Shitara Slime Datta Ken (WN)
The Unexpected Guest

I saw the katana and was fascinated by it.

That's not the weird Tachi. It's not too small or too big.

It is not great to be called odachi, it is just an ordinary sword.

It was more curved than the Uchigatana [1], and gave off an elegant feeling.

It was Kurobee's greatest masterpiece.

It could even be called the Divine Katana, an excellent item that matched the class classification of Myths (Gods).

It was the best katana forged with only transcendental mythical grade raw materials. Although newborn ―― has just been made, its performance is outstanding.

Since his compatibility with me is also very good, it seems possible for me to use his full strength immediately.

Its transcendental property does not mean it cannot evolve. It has the ability to repair itself even if it deteriorates or breaks down.

Even if it was in its pure state, without attributes, it was a legend grade item. The lack of attributes is also not a problem because I can give them. Basically, it can be said that I have obtained a Myth (God) class weapon.

「Ah, as expected, katana it cool――」

I muttered while staring at her beautiful sword pattern [2].

I felt like admiring the workmanship here forever.

At that moment, I heard a knock on the door.

I had been relaxing and lazing around in the office, but seemed to be a guest.

I'm back to my human form, I,

“Please enter”

I'm yelling.

The door opened and Shuna came in.

Bending on me, he….

「Rimuru-sama, that's a guest. She introduces herself as Dino, is she an acquaintance of Rimuru-sama? 」

「Dino? Ah, he is one of the Demon Lords. I wonder why he came here? 」

“King of the Devil? Should I call the brothers and gather an army? 」

「No, no need. Just in case the situation turns into a battle, just send Benimaru and Shion, please.

Well, that worry is not needed. Might as well. I think he just came to play 」

I said and left my chair.

I don't think there's any need to worry. I feel like Dino mentioned earlier that he wanted to come to play or something.

「Awessed. Then, through here 」

When Shuna nodded, she guided me to the living room.

The problem is that there are many rooms. We use it correctly according to the other party.

Luxury rooms for merchants and nobles.

A simple and sturdy room for powerful monsters and suspicious people.

This was because there would be a huge loss in damage if they acted violently in luxurious rooms.

When I entered the room after Shuna, I saw Dino's disheveled appearance.

He was relaxing on the couch.

「Yo, long time no see. How's it going? 」

He watched Me and greeted Me while lying on his back.

Shuna was angry with that response and sent her a glance, but she bowed without saying anything and left the room.

Most likely he went to prepare tea.

「Ah, I'm fine. Alright…. I can't be carefree, because there are some problems. 」

I answered while sitting in the chair in front of him.

I saw Dino's performance. She hasn't changed since the last time I met her, she still has a carefree atmosphere.

「What, is there a problem? Looks like a hassle 」

“Good. It didn't go so easily. So, for what reason did you come here? 」

ADVERTISMENTS

SCROLL TO RESUME CONTENT

「Eh? As I said, I just came to play 」

Shuna entered the room after she prepared tea and cake.

Inside the room wrapped in silence, Shuna arranged the table as if nothing was wrong. When he finished, he bowed and left the room.

He is a professional.

I took a sip of the tea and paid more attention to Dino.

Did he realize it…

「No, actually, I was kicked out of Dagruel's place.

So, when I considered what I should do, I remembered about this place (Tempest), where her children were cared for.

Therefore, I want You to take care of Me too! 」

「No, it's not nice」

「――Eh?」

「Eh?」

Silence once again descended on the room.

Anyhow you say it, we are acquaintances, but I don't think it's a good idea to support a suspicious-looking man like him.

I'm sure that this guy is the type who will say things like 「I don't want work-degozaru!」 [3].

「Please wait a minute. Thenwhat? “Fall dead on the road! [4]” like that? 」

「No, go work」

「Don't say anything unreasonable! I hold the aesthetics don't work.

For the past few 100 years, I've never earned any money myself, so I don't have any money to eat and drink either! 」

「Oh really .. It's amazing. Go home after you eat it 」

Ignoring Dino's words, I held out the cake with My hand.

The snack [5] served with tea is Cream Puff [6].

Delicious. Isn't it impossible to get bored with this?

Dino also took the Cream Puff and ate it.

“I know. Please make me a citizen of this country as well.

There will be no regrets if I can eat delicious food like this every day.

Rimuru, there is no Rimuru-sama. Please, order me, I'm anything! 」

He started doing things that didn't make sense.

I have no intention of hiring you …

「Really, even if you say we are acquaintances, I only met you once.

What is your real purpose? 」

I asked seriously while finishing the Cream Puff and drinking the tea.

Dino shrugged her shoulders, her playful atmosphere disappeared, then she replied.

「Actually, Guy said [7] that it looks like I can be well cared for in this country.

He didn't tell me the reason, because he was selfish.

If I disobey, it will be troublesome, and it is true that I was expelled from Dagruel's place.

Since it's also troublesome to think, that's the reason I came here 」

「Guy, the Redhead, [8] said so?」

“One stop. The Red Hair 」

Hmmmm.

The atmosphere looks honest.

Maybe that's what Guy said.

「Ah, I remember. I have a letter from Guy 」

Saying so, Dino took out a letter and handed it to me.

Seal and aura.

For sure, I felt the aura of Guy Crimson.

The letter only contains a few words, 『Please take care of Dino』.

「What?」

So, I nodded at Dino and pondered a little.

It's troublesome, but it'll be problematic if I antagonize Guy.

Until I settle matters with the Empire and Yuuki, my hands are tied.

It doesn't seem like a big deal if it's just Dino. It would be good for me to accept it.

However, if he was only here to play, it might not be good to invite such a person.

Then, I suddenly remembered something.

This guy doesn't seem like a match for Ramiris.

Ramiris is currently researching and developing something using the facilities I have prepared in a room inside his labyrinth.

I will occasionally show my face in the Joint Development room and do various exchanges of opinions. Right now, I have become an idol in the development room, and My popularity is high.

Ramiris wants an assistant. Since every task was handled by Beretta, it seemed like she was short on manpower ………

At the right time. Let's make Dino Ramiris' assistant.

「OK, I understand, but will you accept the job?」

“What did you say!?”

「Alright, though I call it a job. I want you to be Ramiris' assistant.

That person did so with great pleasure, if possible I would like to participate as well.

If I had time, I'd help, but because I'm kind of busy right now…

All right, don't think too hard. Anyway, it's good if you do. 」

「Mm, mm. I-i understand. What detail? 」

「N? Ah, it's pretty simple. I think you just need to follow Ramiris’s instructions. 」

Well, I don't think an amateur can make it as a research and development assistant either.

Carry items, and help with data collection. That's probably as far as his job is.

The renovation plan for Beretta that I had been thinking about since before was done, and I had remodeled it together with Ramiris. I have received a request from Ramiris after the ward about the implementation of the facility, and I have prepared a large number of Culture Capsules [9] and installed them.

What is a Culture Capsule? I used it while I was remodeling Beretta. It was a container of high density glass that could breed [10] monsters and others inside.

With the Magic Power Injection port attached to it, it was possible to adjust the concentration of magic power injected into it. Inside the container it is full of Miraculous Water ―― water from the large water reserve I have inside the greedy stomach I am changed due to the concentration of magic power ―― System fills the container with power magic when its concentration is low and keep it at a constant level.

As usual, our relationship was close, so it was fun.

By the way, the last time I was asked to prepare 1,000 Culture Capsules and install them.

Although he had not answered when I asked him why he needed such a sum, but he said…

「Even I want to work, you know! Please, because it must be useful! 」

So, I couldn't resist him when he asked that with his watery eyes.

If there's anything I want to say, it's because I also want to help Ramiris.

Besides, well, Ramiris is an idiot, but his head is good. He seems to be perfect in terms of Spirit Techniques, and he has learned Magic Techniques many times I visited him.

Since he lived a long time he has studied the laws of physics. It was unexpected, but he had the qualifications as a researcher.

Although I said that, the knowledgeable Ramiris was very helpful, I sure don't need to think about it.

Besides, even though I was asked to make things, it was fun to see how it would be.

I haven't visited her lately because I'm busy. It's a good time.

I will see the situation while guiding Dino.

When I passed through the door to Veldora's room, I finally arrived at Ramiris research facility.

Oh? Veldora cannot be seen. Where the hell's he going?

「Hey, why is magic power so viscous here?」

「Ah, that's because this is Veldora-san's room.

「Haa? Does Veldora live here !?

I didn't think you were just acquaintances, but living in a place like that…

That explains why his reaction disappeared so suddenly 」

「Ah, her reaction has disappeared .. I think it's because she learned how to control her magic power.

Previously the man let out an aura rampage, and seemed to also be emitting magic power.

Because it was so bad in the country we planned and where people would stay, he trained until he could control it 」

「Haaa? That veldora? Veldora who wandered selfishly at her own convenience and summoned the ruler of the Great Jurassic Forest?

Or rather, I can't even feel his aura because he is suppressing it!? 」

「Eh? Ah, she's not so selfish, you can ask her to do almost anything, you know?

About his aura, although good, it seems that it is because he is doing his best to practice.

Even so ... If we talk about selfish people, then it will be MiIlim you know 」

Since Milim isn't here, I'll probably tell you what I really think of him.

The milim did not bow their heads, not even to Frey. He is a creature that is difficult for anyone to deal with.

In any case, Dino seemed to have received a shocking reception, and when I revealed the unsettling story we received from Milim recently, we entered the laboratory.

She didn't seem to hear half of the story, but I didn't really care because it was just a complaint.

Well, observing the inside, Veldora helps Ramiris.

As usual, Ramiris is pushing someone, huh? What a hardworking dragon.

Although she complained, she finally helped him.

Veldora suddenly turned softly to Ramiris. Is this a bad influence from him calling him Shishou?

Even Bester, who participated in the joint research after he entrusted the work related to the effects of recovery medicine to his student, was there.

Ramiris and Veldora seem to be having fun with evil smiles, but Bester doesn't seem to be energetic. He's really exhausted.

Is she okay? That worries me a little.

「Chee — view. How are you doing? Any progress in research? 」

While greeting them lightly, I advanced into the room.

Bester silenced his hand that was writing on the document, looked at us, and then stood up.

「Oh, it's been a long time, Rimuru-sama」

「Ah, as usual. By the way, are you okay? You look skinny for something? 」

「I'm fine, that's what I want to say but ... Here, I've done a bad research for the heart ..」

Ms? He looked like he was about to say something.

Veldora seemed to have noticed me, not surprised, she approached me.

「Oh, long time no see. I'm helping here too.

Because Ramiris asked me, it couldn't help. 」

「It helps. Because it seems hard enough that he says he lacks hands.

In response to her request, I brought her an assistant today.

Although he may not have any scientific knowledge, I think he will be fine with physical labor. 」

「Yahoo! Rimuru, I'm waiting!

I asked Shishou to help Me and he helped me a lot.

And also, his research was growing rapidly as well! 」

「Ohh? That sounds good.

Ramiris, you probably know him too?

From today, Dino-san will be your assistant.

You can count on it in various ways 」

And then, I introduced Dino to Veldora and Bester.

Dino looked around curiously but she finished her greeting.

「I'm called Dino. More or less, I am one of the pillars (people) of the Demon King.

I don't want to work, but I'll reluctantly help you. Please take care of me 」

How should I say it .. You cannot feel any motivation from his greeting.

But it doesn't matter. He will be his assistant.

After the mutual greetings were over, I asked why Bester was here and about the details of the research so far.

The reason why Bester is here is because he was kidnapped by Ramiris.

Finding Bester who was researching what I asked for in the joint research room, Ramiris seemed to earnestly ask for his help and brought him here because he was short on manpower.

He wanted someone who would do menial work such as filling out documents or collecting data. Veldora did not seem to help him with such tasks at all, so he bestowed it on Better.

「You're having a hard time, Bester」

I called out to him, and a smile of defeat was seen on his face,

「No, not at all, because this also works」

He answers.

Just a moment ago, Dino, a known Demon King, had put on an astonished expression as well, but his expression immediately regained its calm.

He seemed to be too shocked, and he might have mastered the art of an undisturbed heart.

Since he was capable, I thought I might want to blend in the Joint Research lab, not to research but to play but.

As for why he was tired, it was due to the research content.

Then he said,

「With all means, please let me keep researching! The idea of Ramiris-sama [11] is very interesting.

We collect data almost every day, it would be a pity to waste that time sleeping! 」

He began to make a plea without hiding his excitement.

The cause of his tired appearance was simply lack of sleep.

There are magic like Refresh (Recovery of Physical Condition) [12], but that is not without rest.

It seemed necessary to let him rest even though he had to be forced.

Dino arrives at the right time, entrusting trivial tasks to Dino while Bester sleeps sound good.

So, I let Bester explain the details of the job to Dino. It would be better if they got along well.

Although the other party was a Demon King, Bester did not hesitate and explained everything skillfully.

I noticed her appearance a little, but she seemed to be fine. I decided to entrust it to them easily.

However, the results of the study made me worried――

I was taken to the hall where the Culture Capsule was installed.

And then, I almost screamed when I saw things floating inside.

What is this slime !! [13] Or so, I cried out in my heart.

In front of me was the Bone Golem, made with Demon Steel, which could be said to be guarding this place somehow.

Its bones were made with Demonic Steel, so it was a composite structure, in the strictest sense of the word, it was fake.

Instead of the heart in the middle, “Century Magic Spirit” throbbed. It was as big as a fist, but the essence had superior quality.

Inevitably, I realized that the concept of golem design was no different from Ramiris's toy.

Spell marks were applied to metal bones as well, and the embodiment that began as a bone was enveloped by magic power. It was a process that could produce monsters, similar to artificial reproduction …

I see, that's why Bester says that it's regrettable to sleep.

Each joint was embedded with a Spirit Orb, but there seemed to be no spirits living within it yet.

So it was an artificial production of a new type of warrior, a combination of monsters and spirits? It's catchy.

“This is interesting. Is this Ramiris' idea? 」

“Of course! How!?”!

Ramiris boasted and puffed out his chest.

Yes, you can be proud. This is amazing.

「Learnest. Is this everything? 」

“I think so. I'm sure this will work. But I'm worried whether Will will stay in it or not.

However, in the worst case, if there is no Will, I can link them to Beretta and control them all! 」

Wow, he had thought about it to that extent.

Unlike the usual stupid Ramiris, it was quite skilled.

I stared at the Bone Golem in the Culture Capsule while anticipating its power, but at birth, it would probably be a monster placed at the top rank among high ranked Devils.

There are 1,000 bodies. Are they created to grow at the same time?

“Perfect. Looks like they will come in handy 」

「Really, right! [14]

The idea was born when I saw the appearance of Beretta, which you had made before. 」

Ramiris declared happily as he flew around me.

It looks like this will be a great power more than expected.

「However, I am currently deadlocked.

Even if you enter a spirit, if its attributes are different, it is rejected …

It's not going well. If it was an attributeless energy, it could not bring up magic.

Beretta was a Saint and a Demon as well, although she was able to do so with direct energy, there were no attributes.

Magic power will be collected at “Century Magic Spirit”.

The energy from the magic power would then be converted into energy to summon Spirit Magic.

However, if spirits with different attributes dwell around the Spirit Orb, the result is that the spirits repel each other and it will become non-attributes, so magic cannot be invoked.

「And then, can you make it as energy?」

「Yes, but, it's just scattered in the air. It means nothing .. 」

Ramiris seemed disappointed.

So what he meant, was meaningless despite having magic power, it could not summon magic.

N? Wait for…

「Hey, how about you enter this?」

What I took was the Core (Magic Ball) that Kurobee had handed over to Me earlier.

Since this core was red in color, it was the Red Core (Fire Magic Ball).

In fact, the inside of this Core was a structure laden with energy that gathered magic power around it and turned it into attributed magic power.

That was the reason why a lot of magic power was gathered and its power increased when it was filled with the magic power of its owner.

I think if I put this into the appropriate slot, it's possible to use each attribute without any problem.

「May work!」

Ramiris's face sparkled in response to my explanation.

He accepted Inti happily and said that he would ask Kurobee how to make it

I can make it too but I can't explain the principle. Anyway, it can be said that I can only copy it.

Right to ask Kurobee about it.

Ramiris cheerfully started her work again.

Although Veldora said she helped reluctantly, her face showed that she was having fun.

Bester and Dino seem to have become friendly with each other as well, let's leave the next part to them.

However, everyone seemed to be doing things in a place I was unaware of, and that made Me a little anxious.

I was also worried about Diablo who was still on his way, and about the training Shion was doing.

It seems that there are many applicants for the armed forces as well; it would be best if I were to formally organize them immediately.

Since after I threatened the council, and all the defenses had been entrusted to Me, adventurers and merchants gradually gathered in this place.

They lived in the labyrinth city area and established their residence there, but it seemed like there were some people who wanted to enter the Tempest Army.

I'll think about reorganizing the military to include them as well.

I left that place while thinking about such things.

There are still a lot of things to do.