Shitara Slime Datta Ken (WN)
Tournament - Final [3]

After qualifying, the first day of the final ended safely.

Gabil did his best. With an unshakable spirit, he stood up repeatedly, looking like an impassable wall.

His figure left a deep impression, captivating the audience.

Alright, Souka quietly ignored Gabil's attempts to give up no matter how many times he tried.

「Ooootto, what are you saying? Whahuh? “I can still do it ..... Don't underestimate Me?”

Contestant Gabil, what motivation! A truly unyielding man! He still hasn't given up ~ !! 」(Souka)

No matter how you look at it he has given up, but his luck runs out when Souka becomes a broadcaster.

After all, for an entire hour, Ranga toyed with him [1].

Because the audience did not know the circumstances, it seems that Gabil was remembered as an unyielding figure.

I can't decide if it's a good thing or a bad thing.

However, I want to say that “I'm happy not me!”

When the match ended, everyone returned to their respective inns.

I got up from my chair and started walking away to invite Masayuki to a meal.

? ik?「Please wait a minute. I've got something I want to ask you. 」(Unknown)

Someone called me to stop.

It was a half elf girl from before.

With her pale light blue silver hair and jade eyes, she was a super bishoujo [2].

「Ah, so you are here! Uh! * Surprised*, Rimuru-dono, it's been a long time. 」(Elalude)

Before I could reply to the girl, someone came and greeted me panting. Did he come running? That's Duke Egalude.

“Ah! Duke, it's been a long time. Are you all right? And, is he your acquaintance? 」(Rimuru)

He was the one who was searched in a hurry by Duke …….

Although I expected it, more or less let's listen to his words *

“Ah! Allow Me to introduce you.

This is Her Majesty, Queen of the Magic Dynasty Sarion, Elmeshia Elure Sarion.

Your Majesty, this is the person I told you about earlier, Demon Lord Rimuru-dono. 」(Elalude)

Quite a lot, he is the ruler of a country that supports Me. After she introduced the empress to me, she introduced me to her.

「Umu. I-i know. This one [3] is the Empress of the Magic Dynasty Sarion, Elumeshia Elure Sarion.

I hope we get along well. 」(Elumeshia)

Even though he was a Bishojo, he exuded a serious aura.

I thought she might have suppressed it before, but the person before me was without a doubt someone worthy of being called Empress.

「Halo, I'm Rimuru, King of Tempest. Please take care of me too!

Since I know nothing of the King's etiquette, please forgive my rudeness. [4] 」(Rimuru)

I introduced myself too.

Geez, I sound like a rookie villain. [5]

I hope you forgive Me of such a rigid formality. How should I say it, since the empress came dressed like an adventurer, I want to think something like that should be fine.

「Umu, that's not a problem. Such a thing is not important.

What's with the incredible war potential of this country! That's the real problem! 」(Elumeshia)

He urged Me to get an answer while forcefully asking Me a question.

Beside him, Duke Enalude was very confused.

We switched locations, and now we're chatting over dinner.

I wanted to eat with Masayuki, but this time I put Queen Sarion first. Although it was regrettable, it was unavoidable.

According Empress.

Even though he was a magician, he was defeated by a powerful demon and was unable to do anything about it. The demon is Dagura.

Furthermore, he instantly defeated countless opponents alone. He is a very outrageous opponent.

Nonetheless, the demon was easily [6] defeated by a Tempest executive.

He could not accept this and became angry.

By the way, the Empress here is the homunculus [7] which she transferred her consciousness to.

So, there was no need to worry about him getting hurt, even though he was frustrated at losing him.

「Nah You see, because His Majesty has never lost before. In terms of magic, he was the best….

Therefore, Your Majesty, what can I say? Since it was a Demon Lord, it would not turn into a half-and-half tournament. 」(Elalude)

Duke Egalude calmed him down as if he was giving up.

He acted recklessly because there was no danger to his original body, thanks to which I think His Majesty's selfishness is immense.

That night, I enjoyed a conversation with Empress Sarion, and managed to reach an agreement on future technology.

Although it was only a verbal promise, it was a promise between fellow rulers. I don't think it's gonna break.

After successfully making an appointment with the Sorcery Dynasty of Sarion, I can say that the tournament was already a success.

I'm happy with the progress, and I'm sure that the relations between our countries will be better in the future.

And then, the night grew older, as the morning of the second day of the final arrived.

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Second day of the Final.

Fifth game ... Arnaud vs Beretta.

A match worth watching

Although Arnaud said that he would hide his status as a Holy Knight and be registered as a Mask Knight …

「Eh? He doesn't depend on anyone else, does he?

The one who was referred to as the strongest holy knight who swore to protect people how could he do something like escape [8]?

If he was a man, it would have been a fair and honest fight! Isn't that right, Arnaud-san? 」(Demon Announcer)

Souka seemed to ask again with a sweet smile.

He ended his words with the words “boh”.

「Hahaha, of course. A Holy Knight would not run away from any fight !! 」(The Trapped Knight)

Maybe because he is desperate, he murmured “it's okay if I win – If I win!” It seemed like he decided to continue without hiding his true identity.

He was like a young rabbit entangled in a trap

No, I don't think a conversation about running away is necessary, do I? Alright, whatever…

An evil smile was seen on Souka's face.

Or rather, when he was still the Abil Palace Guards, he looked like an obedient and kind child, but he suddenly changed after he revealed the fact that he was a woman.

Is this his real personality? Or did he accept the evil influence of someone (Maybe Souei)?

Or, maybe both.

He had grown into a terrifying little demon.

It's too late now. I have to be careful that I don't get caught in a trap either.

「Start!」 (Souk)

While I was thinking about the miserable Arnaud, the match started before I realized it.

Arnaud took some distance from Beretta, vigilantly holding his sword.

As expected, it didn't seem like he was going to attack recklessly.

「It started correctly. The day to show off Beretta's power has arrived! 」(A Disturbing Party)

Veldora and Milim also came from behind.

「K-You guys. Aren't you all engrossed in the Dungeon? 」(Rimuru)

「Fuhahaha, Rimuru. It was finished a while ago. You will be waiting for it! 」(Milim)

「Because I also have an interest in tournaments. Yesterday, I performed the Probability Manipulation of the King Faust Investigation [9].

In an esterday match, isn't the match concentrated with one that has a clear result? 」(Otaku Dragon)

WHATDIDYOU SAY?!?

That explains why for some reason people with the same problematic power are fighting each other.

And, did he manipulate him so that combinations he was not interested in would be concentrated in yesterday's match?

For sure, there were a lot of highlights [10] on the match today.

Combinations like 『Arnaud vs Beretta』 now and 『Lion Mask vs Diablo』, are matches Ramiris and Milim don't want to miss.

For something he found unattractive, he still manipulated it accurately.

“Let's forget for the sake of an interesting event like this”, he would never say such generous words, huh? As expected of him.

「Alright, I'm not interested in the result, but it will be a good reference! Kuahahaha. 」(Veldora)

Veldora started laughing proudly.

Unlike her old self, she seemed to be interested in matters of strength and weakness. That must be the influence of Manga.

Now, he seemed to be looking for a good way to win. Really a hard worker.

Alright, since he is a very strong person, I don't think he would let his imagination run wild for such useless things.

While I was surprised by the inclusion of Ramiris and his comrades, the match showed a new development.

Arnold's sword attack was easily repelled by Beretta's arm. Although it continued for some time… ..

「Ootto, contestant Arnaud's attack can't pass at all?

Was he being lenient to his opponent? But if this was a serious attack then was he not worthy of being called the strongest Holy Knight! 」(Souka)

That short comment was a sharp wound.

But those words could not yet disturb Arnold's mind.

「Hahs. Every attack so far is for the sake of a plan. Look under everyone's feet! 」(Arnaud)

Attempting to appear attractive, Arnaud pointed down Beretta's legs.

There, the magic formation was drawn without anyone noticing it.

At the interval between the sword attacks, he had unwittingly drawn a formation by scattering silver dust.

He is a skilled man.

However, to be able to fight with this method, it seemed like he was no ordinary muscular brain.

“Activate! Holy Field? Weak version! 」(Arnaud)

So Arnaud shouted after he threw Shuriken [11] with the Barrier Mark [12] attached to him in four directions.

The crystal is embedded in the handle of the Shuriken. Apparently, they were filled with Magic power, so it seemed to allow the summoning of the barrier within a short span of time.

Although he said it was a weak version, to be able to set up the Holy Field by himself ……….

It seems that Arnaud is a man who cannot be underestimated.

However, the equipment was made by Kurobee to be tested by Arnaud [13], so quite frankly it could be said that Kurobee was the contributor..

It seems that after conducting various experiments with Arnaud, the two got along well with each other.

Thanks to that, the quality of the weapons from Tempest seems to have also improved. Really incredible thing.

Normally, even though it was only a weak version of the Holy Field, most people would give up when cooped up inside.

Perhaps only a few executives could undo such a barrier.

Is there a method to capture Benimaru and Souei completely?

Since the compatibility of abilities is only so far, I am unable to assess its strengths and weaknesses.

And, in the current situation, the compatibility was extremely poor. And for Arnaud…

“Freely only. Due to the ability that Rimuru-sama gave me, I did not suffer from the effects of the Sacred Field. 」(Beretta)

Beretta moves to counterattack Arnaud for the first time while informing him nonchalantly.

It is understood that Arnaud's sword attack was ineffective as Beretta had the cancellation of a physical attack.

Also his body was made using Magic Steel.

Beretta's fist was clad in a mixture of Youki and Aura helices [14] emitted from the Unique Skill 『Saint-Demon Fusion [15]』, then shot out that strange energy.

That disposition was similar to 〈Energy Combat Arts [16]〉 Aura Blade, but his strength had improved greatly.

It also allows you to take pictures at high speed.

Although it did not seem to be as concentrated on penetration levels as Benimaru, the constant touki covering his entire body was still pretty flawless.

His level was different from the irregular touki Dagura emitted.

His strength was not only Youki and simple Aura, a single punch from that fist could be considered a Completion Skill [17].

The Beretta who shifted to offensive unleashed an attack with frightening precision.

The spectators seemed to see the match as a great match, but my eyes could not be fooled.

Beretta hasn't shown her true strength yet. It was only fighting with 30% of its strength.

「Fufu! How's things! How about it! Beretta I, so cool! 」(Ramiris)

Ramiris flew around Me, boasting with a complacent look.

It is not enough to just show it to Me, he also boasted to Veldora and Milim.

Veldora simply replied, 「Huh, even so I am stronger!」 But, uh,

「Fufun [18], it's okay for you to get excited now.

Tomorrow's Lion Mask I'll dismantle your Beretta, I'm sure of it! 」(Milim)

Not wanting to lose, Milim answered back to Ramiris.

Geez, is this a children's fight?

After all, don't you think we should be worried about the pitiful Arnaud-san?

The brutal announcer led him to a situation where he could not give up, so the situation was hopeless.

Or rather, would not the spirit of Arnaud [19] be destroyed by this?

Only with this, my own judgment of him increased greatly.

As the fight between Ramiris and Milim ended, the match had also ended.

Of course, it was a Beretta win.

Arnaud used a Special Style that he called “Meteor Slash [20]” or something, but his sword broke and shattered upon coming into contact with Beretta's body.

Oh well, it was only natural that the sword lost its durability after hitting a lump of steel that was Beretta's body continuously.

The weapon will accumulate damage little by little even though the weapon is wrapped in touki.

Despite his sword breaking, the match continued.

But Arnaud admitted defeat, and the game was over.

His broken sword was just an excuse. In reality, he was unable to land a single blow on Beretta.

However, as the audience did not know it, the skilled announcer followed up on Arnaud.

「Unfortunately due to his broken sword, he had to reluctantly give up from the match.」 With such an explanation, the audience understood.

Souka, I'll buy you a meal! So I thought with teary eyes, she somehow gave a skillful comment. But I pretended not to know about it.

Arnaud's honor is protected. That nice.

Thus, the fifth match ended in a Beretta victory.