Shitara Slime Datta Ken (WN)
Hero's Birth

As Nicholas calmed down, the rest of his story was explained.

Fritz regained his composure, and explained in detail what happened to Hinata.

The children were also brought here from Glenda, and listened to Fritz's explanation. They should be tired, but do they listen attentively.

They were fed in Glenda, though not a proper cure for their mental fatigue. Nonetheless, without tears or complaints they recite their observations.

Their behavior leads Fritz to believe that Hinata's choice is not a mistake.

Nicholas ponders the things that are said.

Most importantly, they now confirmed that Kagurazaka Yuuki from the Freedom Association was indeed their enemy.

Although they still did not have a clear picture of how powerful or widespread his brainwashing was, considering that Demon Lord Kazalim was his subordinate made him a rather dangerous threat.

Next, the reason for Hinata's actions.

After the battle with Demon Lord Rimuru, Hinata was able to eliminate the manipulation of Parasite thought, “Crystal of Curses,” and decided to try a rescue mission to save the children, and, to prevent them from being manipulated in the same way.

However, Yuki has set a trap with the children as bait, and the battle begins on the spot.

His opponent is a hero. After hiding for a few years

decades, the hero engages in a mortal battle with Hinata.

Although Nicolas was skeptical, judging from the testimony of Fritz and Children there was no mistake.

Moreover, there was information obtained from their conversation.

Yuuki intends to plunge the world into chaos and become the only ruler.

Therefore he made a lot of calls and engaged in some sort of negotiation.

One must also conclude that he and his conspirators had the same goal.

Then there was the fact that the Sub-master of the Freedom Association was Demon King Kazalim.

Moreover, the Pope of the Holy Empire of Ruberius was not an agent of god, but a mere puppet.

Even the Church of the Western Saints did not obey the will of the True God Ruminas, but the will of the Demon King.

In other words, the god Ruminas, was actually a demon king ……

However, he hesitated to accept this revelation. Hinata, at least, seems to believe it, but then there are also hundreds of years of peace and prosperity.

You can't just say that it's all the work of a Demon King and hope people accept it.

Moreover, a hero was in the hands of a demon lord and was being manipulated by Yuuki.

This was not something they could express easily, and even if it did, it would only lead to a move to free the hero.

And the hero had just proved his heroism (absolute power) in the battle with Hinata.

From the perspective of Knights, Fritz, and Nicholas, Hinata outweighs human power, yet she is defeated without using any special skills.

The only existence that could overwhelm Hinata who became stronger after her battle with Demon Lord Rimuru was her own hero.

「But .. to think that it is a hero …

If we reveal him as our enemy, it will turn every country against the church.

Not a demon king but a hero.

Couldn't be worse right .. And since it's Yuuki, he will definitely make use of this information 」

In response to the words of Holy Knight leader Leonard, the holy knights nodded with gentle faces.

But is that really so? Nicolas thought repeatedly.

Hinata had arranged everything once. Nicholas just had to hand it over in his hand…

Grief and despair swirls in Nicholas' heart threatening to flood him, but he suppresses it with his own will.

「No, then he would have long stated that Ruminas had kidnapped a hero.

Considering that he did not mean that he currently did not have the strength to fight us 」

Nicolas.

Hinata is no longer reliable. So he has to decide for himself.

「However, the strength of the hero is incredible.

Yuki might have dominated the Hero, then couldn't he fight the demon lord?

Actually, what kind of demon king was Ruminas? 」

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Fritz who had actually witnessed the clash between Hinata and the Hero asked.

If that hero can defeat Hinata, doesn't that mean that demon lord is stronger?

As per the previous question, does Demon Lord Ruminas exist?

Nicholas, responding to the question, explored the depths of his own knowledge and memory and found the answer.

「Fumu, Well, demon king valentine ……

There is a book in the western church that summarizes ancient literature. 」

Nicolas began to recite…

The Ten Great Demon Kings, there were originally three

Guy Crimson, “Lord of Darkness”

Milim Nava, “Destroy, strongest” ever

Ramiris of the Labyrinth, plunged into madness

Their fame spread from sea to sea

Stories of cities burning and death abound,

Fear on them even in legends was discovered.

As told in the fairy tale, Ramiris has fallen from grace,

It was once shared in the Holy Spirit, but abandoned

And Nava and Crimson were fighting in that place,

Peace between the two he asked for.

They are like gods, beyond all reason

Against whom you would never think of treason

Then came another, though not like the first,

Dagruel will shake the ground

Valentine's terrorizing the night.

These are the names that the devil found.

Sanctified as Demon Lords, that was their right.

Dagruel guards the gates of heaven in the land of the dead,

Being the demon king he mutated after the magic he was fed. [1]

Both of them were famous demon kings.

As for the demon king in question – Ruminas

That might be Vampire Valentine's daughter.

As a vampire queen, she possesses incredible magical powers. A villain with a very beautiful appearance.

The city he controlled, the beautiful night flower, Night Rose, burned to ashes in a battle with Storm Dragon Veldora.

And since then no one has seen Demon Lord Valentine anymore.

Since no one confirmed whether she had perished, she was still considered as part of the Ten Demon Kings — Vampire Princess Valentine.

「In other words, Demon Lord Valentine plays the role of Lord Ruminas.

There is another ancient demon king: a fallen angel, but his name is unknown to us.

As for the rest: assassins many, Lychan King Karion and Heavenly Frey, and Golden Leon formed a new demon king.

There was also a Clayman manipulator, but he was destroyed by Demon Lord Rimuru …. 」

After hearing Nicholas' explanation, the group came to the conclusion that the god Ruminas was none other than Demon Lord Valentine.

The situation was so dictating and the Templars did not voice any opposition.

Thus, this heavy revelation began to seep in.

They had long worshipped the demon king.

It's not something you can laugh at. There is no point in getting angry or being violent.

Sitting in the hall of the Cathedral that Hinata had set up, those present honestly faced the truth.

But even Nicholas or Leonard could not accept it. That's beyond all reason.

They would be much happier if this was all another attempt by Yuuki to control their minds.

But this thought only reveals the underlying problem.

Yuuki is their enemy. There was no question about it, and Nicholas would never forgive that bastard.

But…

「Although he is not one of the original demon lords, Valentine is an ancient one …

But ... a hero might win.

In other words, if Yuuki was controlling the hero, there was no reason for him to be afraid of the demon lord, right? 」

Leonard states, only increases Nicholas' headache.

Exactly right. Even as he explained it, Nicholas thought the same thing.

Whether Yuuki will win is still doubtful, but a hero will definitely win. After all, he sealed the Storm Dragon that defeated Valentine.

In that case…

This was not the time to disperse the Empire by revealing the demon lord behind the curtain.

Now that Hinata is defeated, there is nothing that unites the Church. If a word about the true nature of Ruminas is revealed, it will spell doom for the entire country.

Whether Yuuki has read so far is unknown, but now he knows, and Nicholas is left with no cards to play.

Everyone present was aware of this fact and silence enveloped the room.

「The next step of Freedom Association Master will be brave, uh」

Nicholas muttered but no one answered.

Then,

「A-what is this ?! What an unpleasant presence !! Guys, take up arms! 」

Leonard shouted and everyone pulled their guns.

And then in front of everyone, distorted space and creatures appeared before them.

Seven creatures wearing faceless masks.

And as they knelt down, the others walked among them.

A pretty girl.

Her eyes were beautiful heterochromas, shining in blue and red light.

He was talked about by them a moment ago.

Night Queen, Night Nightmare, Ruminas Valentine.

She was transported to the room using 『Spatial』 Movement.

And to the people reflected in his dazzling eyes,

“Down”

He said in a low voice but echoed.

To the knights, even if the one in front of them was the Pope himself, no one would consider this a good time to relax.

But before the presence of this Demon King no one could disobey.

Strength was missing from their bodies, they dropped their swords and bowed before him.

Seeing this, his mouth curved into a small smile that revealed a pair of white fangs. He is a Vampire Prinecss.

And when her sweet mouth opens,

「He who underestimated us. You mean to say that we were defeated by the hero .. no, maybe I can see Chloe achieving that ... by Yuuki? 」

He stated.

Nicholas felt his heart stop from his overwhelming presence and could not respond.

(So, t-this is the Demon King! D-he's too much!!)

「Be like that.

You have found our place in the Holy Ruberion Empire, we are gathered.

So, we are the Gods of Ruminas.

It may be embarrassing, but if the country is destroyed, there is no reason to stop it.

However,

We will not be looked down upon. Besides, Chloe is ours.

We'll bathe in Yuuki's blood.

What are you gonna do? If you swear allegiance to us, I will bless you with the opportunity to fight 」

Nicholas considered.

There is no benefit in being an enemy. Not that they can win.

He had heard about the divine power of Demon King Rimuru. The creature before him was comparable.

Actually, he's old-fashioned.

So he should be more careful of her.

Should he swear allegiance? His heart was against that choice.

And not just him, but everyone present felt the same way.

They will only swear allegiance to Sakaguchi Hinata.

Perhaps Ruminas was stronger than Hinata, but his heart could not be controlled easily.

「Unfortunately, Demon Lord Ruminas,

Our loyalty is to Hinata only.

We don't want to fight you, but we ask you to understand that loyalty is a completely different matter.

We humbly apologize 」

Nicholas said as he looked into Ruminas' eyes.

His eyes sparkle, though,

「Oh? You're gonna maintain loyalty to the corpse? 」

Before Nicholas could answer,

「Don't kill me that fast.」.

Those words came from behind Ruminas, the entrance to the room.

Long black hair gathered at the back, wearing light fixtures.

A pretty girl.

Heroes stand there.

「Chloe!」

Ruminas happily stated.

「Sorry Ruminas, I'm not Chloe right now. Now this is Hinata.

Well, my soul power is gone so it's just a greeting.

On the way out, you see 」

Hinata said with a beautiful smile.

『Hinata-sama !!』

As if they had suddenly recovered from the paralysis, the knights ran towards Hinata, and Nicholas ran to embrace her.

「True, you are Hinata now. What about Chloe? 」

「Chloe is sleeping. When we fight, we can really wake up.

My skills are integrated and I'm assimilated.

Although it took a while, we seem to have fixed all the distortions.

You know, before I was summoned to this world, this body slept in the Ruminas treatment.

And then Yuuki goes on and wakes her up, causing two bodies for poor Chloe, making her an unrecognizable spirit.

Ruminas you yourself forgot the name of the hero, didn't you? 」

Hugged by Nicholas Hinata asked.

And when Nicholas finally let go,

「So we asked Chloe to kill me in this world

This is the destined future that must happen.

Hero Chloe will now rise up as a true hero.

And I, who assimilated it, will use the spirit power of time to jump into the past and lift “egg Heroes.”

Not in times of strife, but in times of peace.

It was the Hero Program.

And now that my soul has been absorbed by Chloe today, I who have traveled for so long with Chloe have awakened.

Unfortunately, I am an extra existence and will soon disappear.

That's why I've come to say goodbye to you worried. 」[2]

Hinata said with an affectionate expression.

………

……

…

So Hinata, Ruminas, and Nicholas spoke for a while.

Since time is so important, they discuss the current state of Hero Chloe.

Chloe is under Yuuki's control.

Moreover, he was bound by a contract upon awakening, so releasing him would be difficult.

Hinata herself cannot cancel the contract.

This news greatly shocked Ruminas.

And for Ruminas, though,

「But, there may be other options when we wake up as heroes.

According to our contract, we will be released when Yuuki makes three requests.

We cannot oppose him until he makes these three requests.

There was no problem in revealing things like this. There are some things I can't mention.

Once he makes the third request, we can tear him apart.

That's why he won't make a third request, okay?

In other words, he could not casually use that hero.

However, the man was strange.

He was eager to enjoy destroying this world.

When I'm released, the plan will fail.

However, he is dangerous. So, stay alert to him.

Now, it's time to go 」

Therefore, the Hero (Hinata) stood up.

「H-Hinata-sama」

Please don't go, Nicholas wants to say, but he knows he can't.

Choking on his words, he understood he would never see her again.

But raise his fist, though,

“With good!”

He stated with a smile.

「Fufu, okay, yes. You are Nicholas too.

You're all. Don't be reckless. And if you need anything, go see Rimuru. 」

So Hinata said her final farewell.

Soon her soul will be completely devoured by Chloe and disappear.

There's nothing to be done about that.

Hinata completes her task of raising the Hero Egg inside Chloe.

So he's satisfied.

With his own hands and feet he saved a lot of people and paid off his debt to Shizu-san.

His wish came true. Anything beyond that would be pure greed.

Now she just has to wait until she finally gets inside Chloe…

And to Hinata, though,

“Wait!”

A cold voice sounded.

Ruminas.

「You're lucky.

We will test 『Asmodeus』 on you.

It is a skill that governs life and death, and while it is impossible to recreate lost souls, you have souls and bodies gathered here.

We will not fail.

Are you not a hero who will never give up?

We won't let you give up! 」

Hearing his words, Nicholas, Fritz, and the Knights began to plead solemnly to Hinata.

Attacked by the eyes of their puppy, Hinata is completely confused.

「Fufu, hahahahaha!」

She laughs.

“Sorry. I just remembered that I hate to give up.

Even to scratch my enemies. I didn't think I would be convinced by the demon lord!

Well, even if you succeed, I've already done itost my original strength.. 」.

He said with a troubled smile,

“Strength! In that case, I will protect Hinata-sama, guide us! 」

「This time I will not fail to protect you! I will not be defeated! 」

“We need you!!”

In response to their wishes, he nodded to Ruminas.

Ruminated.

Why did he suddenly suggest to do this, Hinata had no idea.

But now one man's destiny is changing.

「Rebirth !!」

Ruminas shouted, and the two halves of Hinata's soul, from the heroes of the future and the past, gathered and joined Asmodeus.

Asmodeus, King of Lust.

And thus Hinata is reborn and Hero Chloe is born without a foreign soul in her.

Hero with long black hair and beautiful eyes.

Hinata and Chloe are now perfectly separated.

They were one and now they are walking apart.

And with this miracle, the Hero Egg inside Hinata is revealed to the future Chloe.

Such is the true birth of Hero Chloe O’Bell.