Shitara Slime Datta Ken (WN)
Research Results

My diet has become more diverse.

In the past, every meal, the dessert was a fruit, but now there was also a cake.

Ah, what an amazing life. I've decided to make Sundays and other holidays special because I'm tired of eating too much every day.

It was a satisfying life. When I had just reincarnated into a Slime, I had never thought of living such a luxurious lifestyle.

If there is no problem with the Eastern Kingdom, I can immerse myself in my hobby but ……… ..

Thinking about it recently, Veldora, some sympathizers, and I all thought like, “Should we attack at the same time as the declaration of war?”

While there are some who disagree with the wait-and-see approach, if you think about it, it's easier to attack than to defend.

The scattered defense forces may not have enough soldiers to protect along the planned invasion route. On the other hand, simply deploying a reconnaissance unit to decide on a route had a great risk of turning into an attack.

It was expected that they would not attack from the territory of the Dwargon Kingdom.

The neutral nation, the Dwargon Weapon Nation, had a standing army equipped with high-tech weaponry.

The entry and exit points of the country were also more suitable for defense, and not for attempts to capture a city with a large army. Therefore, it can be said that the country itself is a fortress of nature.

Sea route is not an option. The number of ships might not be sufficient, and there were also large demon sea monsters occupying the high seas.

It was difficult to meet the requirements and gain a foothold for the sea battle, so the risk was too high and the route would not be chosen. Simply put, it is not known whether the ship can sail the ocean safely or not.

Similarly, the mountains inhabited by Komodo dragons were also not an option.

In the end, the only option left was the route that passed through the Great Jura Forest.

In this case, there are three possible paths to choose for military mobilization.

But, one of those routes was an area adjacent to the Dwarf Kingdom. I thought it would not be used for unauthorized invasion, for fear of the pincer attacks from Tempest and Dwargon.

In the end, the other two routes were the most likely to be attacked. Soldiers, in theory, would be divided into two to deal with the two routes.

However, would it really be that simple?

I don't want to think about it. If the empire was really mobilized as expected, would the empire underestimate the Tempest? Or because they have a large army? Which is right?

After all, it is My mind as a person who is not an expert in military affairs, but I will choose the invasion route between the two routes.

A military expert would not choose to easily foresee such a route simply because there was no other route.

No, on the contrary if there was no other route, I would not move until I am gathering enough strength to overwhelm the defenders, so I think.

If it becomes a battle against that huge army, then dividing the war potential is a bad plan.

That's not good.

I get upset when I think about it.

As expected, we should attack, right?

Or rather, when the empire made their declaration of war, was a suicide attack the correct answer?

The right answer probably won't come even if I think about it seriously. I have to deal with it by adapting to the circumstances.

‘Adapting to circumstances.’

The phrase sounded incredible, giving a capable human image.

All right, let's go.

I conducted reconnaissance missions to various places, including the Sea route, as a precaution and I established the Transfer Magic Circle in various places.

With long-distance communication methods, the preparation for urgent mobilization goes smoothly. It was meant for personal use, but was good enough to deliver a report.

If there is something, then the report will come. Let's think about it later.

With the conclusion reached, I stood up and went to the dining room.

I need candy when I use my head. Although desserts are provided for special days and holidays, snacks are different.

I intended to ask Shuna to quickly prepare a cake for me.

Candy is my weak point. If I get tired of eating sweet, I'll think about it when it happens.

My plan was easily cancelled, even when I saw Shion in the dining room.

A wide smile appeared on his face when he saw me, and he gave me the plate in his hand.

I wonder what this, this unpleasant premonition ……

「I have been waiting for you, Rimuru-sama!

Don't be so quiet, Rimuru-sama.

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If you order it, with one word, I'll prepare a cake (something similar) ……

Okay, here we go! It feels identical to Shuna, but several times larger. Please eat without reservation! 」

He smiled as he presented the plate with a large blob of something that seemed to be made from my konnyaku [1] on it.

Eh? Cake……..!?

I stared at the object on the plate I received reflexively, and looked around, looking for help.

But no one, did they run away?

Apparently, I came at the worst possible time.

「Oi, is this a cake? [2]」

“Iya! It feels perfectly reproduced! 」

Shion is very confident.

But the bad feelings are getting worse.

Feels perfect? Then, besides the taste, the rest is not good?

I decided to eat one bribe while grieving over my ruined plan.

This is something I've decided, to enjoy dessert after a meal.

First of all, this terrible situation was caused because I was greedy despite the fact that I did not need to eat.

I scooped the bite with a spoon, and put it in my mouth.

I think I'm puking.

It had my konnyaku consistency, but it tasted like a cake that was too sweet.

When viewed, it is gray and has a konnyaku texture.

Right now, I realize once again: For a cake, appearance is important. No, not just cake, for any dish, appearance is also important.

Even though the raw material hasn't changed, I don't think it's tasty.

“How is it? Does this taste good?”

Shion's extremely arrogant appearance [3] seemed to say, it was perfect, right?

This guy is like that. First of all, what is cooking? He seemed to stumble upon such a fundamental thing.

“Sit. For now, sit there. Time to scold! [4] 」

「Eh !? Why?”

His arrogant appearance immediately turned into watery eyes. Shion's confused, but I don't care.

After that, for approximately 30 minutes, I lectured Shion seriously about what cooking is.

I finished scolding Shion and finally took a breath.

Leaving him unattended was my fault. Shion entrusted everything to his Skill and only gained the resulting flavor. He may not improve during his life because of this attitude.

Did my nagging work? Shion promises to learn to cook from Shuna.

Or rather, hadn't he already been taught by Shuna? No, no, it's probably just my imagination.

I'm a little anxious, but with this I'm safe for now, I decided to think about it.

When I came out of the dining room after changing my mind, I unexpectedly met Kurobee.

「Oh, I've been looking for you, Rimuru-sama. You're here after all. 」

「Hmm? Seeking Me? Is there something you need? 」

「Ya, previous request for new type weapons has been completed!」

Kurobee reported happily.

Ask from before? Because there are so many, I don't remember which one.

Anyway, I went to the workshop with Kurobee.

The shop was hot as usual. It's a good thing I'm not affected by the temperature, even though the work inside looks great.

The number of people inside the ―― workshop including ―― monsters has increased since my previous visit.

「The number of internships seems to have increased.」

「Ya, thank you. However, their path is still long. The number of unusable articles produced is greater than the number of usable articles produced. 」

The two of us entered the workshop while talking, and the apprentices noticed our voices and looked up.

And then, noticing the figure of Me, they all stood up and bowed simultaneously. I was surprised by their power.

When Kurobee saw that, he,

「You idiot! Get back to work! 」

He shouted in a very loud voice, and the apprenticeship work resumed.

I might understand their feelings. It's similar to when the president of the company comes into your workspace, making you feel tense.

It's more stressful, for people in lower positions.

I also do not have much time to spare even though I am the King of this land. I'm probably as pathetic as they are because I can't play freely.

Even when the general manager visited my workspace in the previous world, I would have prepared with a massive cleanup the day before. If it was the president of the company, then a prideful mood in which failure could not be tolerated would arise.

Since I understand that My household has improved, I may need to pay more attention when playing casually.

「I'm sorry for coming here so suddenly, but, because I think I'll probably stop by more often, please don't feel too tense.」

I said to them.

It may be a problem if I become too familiar, but there is no need for everyone to become tense.

I like acting big, but it's not very exciting if they're too tense and there's no reaction.

I prefer a stupid response, like Gobuta. TPO ―― attitude corresponding to Time, Place, and Event ―― as long as they know this, then it is acceptable.

My words loosened the tense shoulders of the apprentice.

I nodded once after I confirmed it, and I went to the back room.

―― By the way, I don't know about that, but the reason the disciples were feeling tense wasn't just because I was the Demon King. I've been chosen as one of the three main idols of Monster’s Country Tempest while I didn't realize it. It's me, Shuna and Shion. Popularity surprised. Moreover, if Ramiris and Milim were added, it would be a kind of popularity struggle. Rankings were deliberately withheld, but I heard Milim and I were the best. Jeez, I was shocked when I heard that, I would do anything to hide ―― [5]

Then, the article from the previous request is displayed.

Kurobee confidently took out the equipment storage box and brought it before me.

The thing inside was a Vast Sword that gave off a strong feeling. It was marked with a small, empty, marble-sized round hole at the base of the sword.

There are three holes. They were all in that place.

Of course, the sword had a simple performance, but it was not a great weapon like the one Kurobee had forged. However, compared to an apprentice job, it was on another level.

The material was pure Demon Steel, it was precious but it did not seem to be a special material.

It might look strange, but it was a very normal and unique grade weapon.

It doesn't seem to be enchanted by certain magic ……

“This is? Compared to the other Kurobee works, it doesn't seem too outstanding? 」

I asked him because I didn't understand.

Kurobee could forge a sword in a day. On average, the finished product would be a unique class, and even when he made a mistake, the finished product would still be a superior rare class.

If I produce it carefully, it will take 2-3 days, but I can only produce at least with unique grade quality.

However, producing a legend grade item was still a distant dream. I haven't succeeded even though I used the appropriate materials. It seemed that if a unique grade weapon that was already being used by an expert for several years, it would evolve into a class of legends through the evolution of weapons … ..

Therefore, it was unthinkable that Kurobee wanted to show me a unique grade weapon.

「Fufufu, you haven't noticed? It was the mechanism that Rimuru-sama explained earlier.

When I put this gem into this sword hole, then―― 」

While explaining Kurobee stuffed the yellow jewel-like marble he took from the box into the sword hole.

Then, the Broad Sword became encased in light magic power and turned into a Magic Sword.

Y-you mean not this!

「O, oi, Kurobee! Kurobee-chan is! Have you finished it? 」

I excitedly asked Kurobee.

A satisfied smile appeared on Kurobee's face,

「Mufufufu. I did it!”

He answered with satisfaction.

Ah, it's like Shion's very arrogant appearance, but I want to praise her honestly.

I suddenly remembered a request: if the Pure Demon Steel weapon adapts to magic power, then, if a magic jewel filled with attributes is inserted into the sword, will it turn into a Magic Sword? Kurobee consulted Kaijin about this.

Kaijin ended up researching with him, and thus it seems that this is the result of collaborative research between Kurobee and Kaijin.

“How is it? Do you remember?

After directly condensing magic power, we finally managed to purify the magic stone with high purity.

According to the attribute of magic power, it can be classified into one of the four elements, Earth? Of water? A fire? Winds.

Call it a magic gem that gives an Elemental Essence attribute or just a Core.

It is possible to change attributes, by changing the sequence of combinations. Usually, you can only combine one attribute per hole.

It was still in an attempt to perfect it, but there were some dangerous combinations.

Also, no matter how hard we try, the maximum number of holes is three.

Moreover, it is still questionable whether we can even make 1 hole for every 100 strokes.

Using the usual hammer method, it is difficult to create a gap for gems …

It is a shame for Me to say it, but it is almost impossible for the disciples to make a hole in that weapon.

Even the four best disciples I barely managed to create a single hole.

Well, if they gave up they would not thrive, and if they could make 3 holes then they would have skills worthy of the legend class.

That's what I believe. 」

Kurobee explained proudly.

Greatable. That's too awesome!

Although the magic sword was already extremely valuable, the magic sword that could change its attributes never existed.

It was an incredible creation.

Although I completely forgot about it, this might be useful against the empire.

Coincidentally, because its rarity is greatly changed due to the number of holes, I thought it would be interesting to set it up as the downfall of the boss in the labyrinth.

If the apprentice could make a hole in a normal sword, the successful product would be set as the fall of the floor boss. I will make the big bosses on every tenth floor drop the core with random attributes.

Well, that's only if the adventurers pass through the 30th floor. Should I set it up for the 40th floor?

“What do you think? Can you prepare some varieties? 」

「Yes, since we will make a batch to send to Commander class from now on, the failed products will be circulated in the labyrinth.

We didn't have the time or resources to produce it for rank and soldier, but the high-quality mass-produced equipment was enough for them.

Maybe no problems 」

I received Kurobee's approval and the plan was decided.

Well, the labyrinth after the 30th floor became extremely painful.

The boss of the 50th floor was Gozurl who had no control. He is our next target.

I can't play happily if I don't destroy the empire quickly. I want to bring back Chloe too and have a calm mind.

Still, Yuuki was an imperial power.

I want to solve the problem quickly.

「By the way, the Demon Steel that adapted to the magic power of Rimuru-sama from before, how is the condition?

Will it adapt completely soon? 」

Kurobee asked suddenly.

Eh? It reminded Me, even though I have forgotten about it, for the sake of creating my exclusive weapon, I have allowed the Steel Demon to ripen within Me.

「Y, yes. Its alright. You remember that? 」

“Iya.”

「Wait a minute, I'll get it out now.」

I was a little confused, but I calmed down so that he would not realize that I had forgotten him. The Steel Demon glowed with a rainbow color.

Although I did not mix it with gold, it emitted a radiance brighter than Orichalum.

Hm? It gave a feeling that it had matured very well.

“How is it? Does that look good? 」

「Th, this―― !!」

Kurobee was shocked and excited to the point of being speechless.

I looked at it and judged it a little.

“Results. Divine Steel: Hiirokane (Main Metal) [6]》

So result.

It was the superiorn version of Orichalcum.

It has a higher performance than the Orichalcum I have refined before; it can certainly be called the perfect metal.

「Hai-hiirokane, right? …… It's amazing. It was a transcendental myth class material. [7] 」

After getting used to the magic power of its owner, every other magic power was repulsed.

It seemed to be the ultimate metal that could be turned into the strongest weapon or armor.

Unfortunately, since it had to be infused with extremely dense magic power, it was only a small amount. Enough to make a weapon.

And with this amount, it might just be enough to make a weapon for me.

However, an exclusive katana I can finally be made with this.

Previously, normal weapons were unable to withstand my strength and would be destroyed. I had to recreate his weapon many times while in the midst of battle. It was an unreasonable situation.

If it breaks at a critical moment, then I will not have anything suitable for self-defense.

I handed the Metal God, sparkling in rainbow colors, to Kurobee, and asked him to make a katana with him.

Kurobee's eyes looked at him respectfully and emitted a strange gleam of overwhelming tension and excitement.

I was expecting this.

I left the rest in Kurobee's hands and left the workshop.

While thinking about the katana that is still shapeless.

Within a week, a report arrived. Kurobee had finished forging the katana.

Finally, the weapon made especially for me was finished.