3rd Pov
Currently in the Jura Tempest Federation, the monster nation was hosting a big meeting welcoming the ruler and envoy of other nations.
Though some first meeting happened on the spot, everyone calmed and proceeded to a civilized conversation.
Sat on a sort of balcony and Veldora laying down beside while reading a manga, Shuna stood up and started the presentation.
Shuna : Now that everyone is acquainted, allow me to make the presentation.
After gaining total silence, everyone staring at her she continued.
Shuna : From the Armed nation of Dwargon, his majesty Gazel Dwargo.
The dwarf king nodded satisfied.
Shuna : From the animal kingdom, leader of the beastkeeter Albis.
Followed by her two companions, Phobio and Suphia, they all followed with a nod.
Shuna : From the Blumund, the guildmaster and assistant director of intelligence, Mr. Fuze.
The poor human tensed at the mention of his name, everyone present had an aura worthy of a ruler or power beyond human basis.
What more is that earlier, Rimuru had introduced Veldora to everyone here...making things even worse...
Shuna : From the sorcery nation, Dynasty Sarion of Thalion, Archduke Erald Grimwald.
The elf who had previously tried to assault the ruler of this place, Rimuru, because he was « seducing » his daughter, Eren...
Shuna : Lastly, from the Jura Tempest federation, the chancellor and demon lord, Rimuru Tempest-sama.
Followed by Diablo and Shion behind him, Rimuru nodded seriously...but before this meeting could continue...
The sound of loud footsteps approaching the meeting place was heard, everyone turned their eyes toward the source.
Only to find a man walking toward them...
Rimuru : Dawn-kun ? (Wait he seem a bit different...)
Instead of his adventurer-like clothes which consisted of used and torn clothes, he was wearing a long black coat with a white and red holy cross dashing through his left sleeve.
A sword at his wrist, he was a real noble at this moment.
Rimuru : (Wait...since when was he this good looking?!)
Raphael : (Answer : Individual Dawn has been constantly using an illusion spell to alter his appearance.)
Rimuru : (Ahh?!)
Dumbfounded, while he had those reflections the other rulers and envoy were eying Dawn with their own thoughts.
Gazel : (This cross...a holy knight ? Why would one be here in the monster nation ?
Fuze : (A normal human ? Am I not the only one?!)
Erald : (Mmh...he looks familiar...did we meet somewhere before?)
Meeting with his eyes, Erald felt a chill down his spine...he could see and judge to a certain extent the people in front of him.
But for the first time in a while, he felt totally hopeless...even demon lord Rimuru didn't give him that sensation...mainly because Rimuru is more on the pacifist side.
Dawn : I apologize for suddenly interrupting this meeting, but can I join while representing my nation ?
Rimuru : Huh ? Wait, are you someone important from where you are from ?
Nodding, Dawn closed his eyes...his hand reached for his pocket where he brought out a sort of talisman or crest with the symbol of Ruberios.
Dawn : Allow me to introduce myself, from the Holy empire of Ruberios, supreme commander of the holy knight, Dawn Arceid.
And as he expected, his introduction led to a natural chain of shock and fear, Ruberios being the strongest nation in the Western union, the supreme commander was famous throughout the entire world.
And his reputation wasn't the best when you think about it.
Gazel : R-Ruberios...why is a holy knight of the highest order here ?! (In the monster nation nonetheless...is he here to take revenge?)
This thought was absurd...but Gazel knew the moment Dawn presented himself, if he actually came here to kill Rimuru...then maybe he could really even with everyone present.
Dawn : Do not worry, Gazel Dwargo...i came here with the intention of talking also Rimuru here is my friend, i have no reason to harm him.
Erald : (D-Dawn Arceid...to think it was him, did he become even stronger than before?)
Having a strong connection with Elmesia and Silvia, they had naturally met once or twice in the past but it was a long time ago before the creation of Ruberios.
As for the beastkeeters, they now understood why they had this bad feeling about him...when he takes this rôle, Dawn has his true hero haki out.
It wasn't oppressive but enough to scare off weak and medium monsters, for Albis and the others, Dawn was like a grim reaper.
Rimuru : W-wait...Ruberios ? Supreme commander ? What ?!
Dawn : Sorry to have hidden this from you, Rimuru...I was an undercover adventurer so couldn't reveal it.
Rimuru : I-i see...(But isn't Hinata part of the holy empire too ? Why did he stop her when she attacked me?)
Nodding, Dawn turned toward Shuna who realized the situation and went to bring another chair.
While she was doing so, Fuze gathered all his will power and got up.
Fuze : C-can i ask a question before ?
His eyes glaring straight toward the holy knight, Dawn sighed and nodded once again.
Fuze : Why is a holy knight of your stature here ? Not only that but we all know that the witch of the West, Hinata Sakaguchi...your student was sent to kill Rimuru-dono...how can you explain that ?
Dawn : ...
Fuze couldn't help but gulp, intimidated...the look inside Dawn's eyes was intense, for a normal human being like Fuze.
This was like an ant staring at a wolf...
Rimuru : Ne Diablo...is Dawn-kun really that big of a deal ?
Diablo : You could say that, I am not very knowledgeable when it comes to the holy empire but Dawn Arceid is pretty famous by himself.
Rimuru : Really ?
Diablo : Yes, a hero from 2000 years ago...his influence is equal if not superior to the Pope inside Ruberios...to say he was an important person would be an understatement.
Rimuru : Ugh...and you knew everything and didn't tell me ?
Diablo : I apologize...I just thought it would be best if Dawn Arceid toward you himself.
Sighing, Rimuru couldn't care less at this point...he decided to just let it go.
Shortly after Shuna came back with a chair and the meeting could finally start...the tension was still high due to the newcomer from Ruberios.
Ultimately, after a long awkward silence, Rimuru spoke up.
Rimuru : A-anyway...let's start with the Falmuth army's matter...as you all know, I decimated them myself but after reflection...I will put all the blame on Veldora-kun right there.
Pointing his finger toward the otaku dragon who was still reading his manga, he only ever looked up when Dawn just arrived...
Gazel : That's...actually a good idea...
Erald : But why ? Your eminence could easily use this to set the example for the future...
Rimuru : Well...after discussing and thinking over it, I still want to co-exist with the humans...but for that, I can't instill this aura of fear.
Erald : Oh ? So you want instead to put everything on the storm dragon...that way people will still fear this nation but also the pacifist idea will still persist...
Erald was curious, he came here to see what kind of Rimuru was...and it seemed his previous idea of the new demon lord was shattered.
The tyrant or bloodlusted monster was nothing but a pacifist with an odd ideology.
Fuze : B-but is that right ? I mean the storm dragon...didn't do anything ?
Rimuru : Don't worry, well I can still ask just in case, do you mind Veldora ?
Veldora : Nah, do whatever you want, I'm happy if my reputation can help y'a.
Without taking his eyes off of his manga, he gave his approval shutting any complaint from Fuze.
Rimuru : See, then let's continue...i think of making a fake story-
Explaining his plan or Raphael's plan, as the battle between monster and human went on...the blood and chaos woke up the Storm dragon leading to his resurrection.
Destroying everything and everyone at his awakening, Rimuru appeared and managed to talk with Veldora, succeeding in calming him.
Amist of that, the hero Youm begged the new demon lord to spare the king Edmaris and the remaining two survivors of this ordeal...Razen and Reiheim.
Gazel : Wait...what are you planning to do with this last part ? Why give them credit ?
Turning toward Youm and his party, the dwarf king narrowed his eyes dangerously as if judging him.
Rimuru : I plan on taking over Falmuth...and make Youm-kun its new king.
Gazel : Wha-
Naturally, the more he unveiled, the more dumbfounded the people around but everything he said made sense.
After all, as smart as they were...Raphael's calculation and planning were perfect.
Rimuru : With tha-
As he was about to finish his presentation, Rimuru suddenly became alerted as a powerful aura just appeared near him.
He turned his head left and right agitated, even Veldora closed his manga and looked up, startled.
Dawn : (So she still came, huh...)
Smiling slightly, he closed his eyes and just waited for the situation to unfold.
Forming in particles of light, there stood a lady with long blonde hair and pale orangish eyes...the spirit queen that had previously fallen from grace...
Ramiris : It has been a while Rimuru-san, allow me to intrude your meeting but i have some information to share.
Rimuru : I-is that...
Raphael : (That is definitely the demon lord : Ramiris, the master has previously met.)
His mouth opening agape, he didn't react in time to stop Souei who tried to apprehend the intruder.
But the kijin spy was immediately immobilized by Ramiris as she smiled sweetly.
Ramiris : My~i just recovered my power so i'm still a bit rusty...this body too is rather hard to move around.
Stretching herself lightly, she made sure to just send Souei unconscious and not accidentally kill him...
Ramiris : Now...everyone please listen well, a Walpurgis will be held in a week and the subject is you Rimuru-san.
Her eyes stared straight toward the slime demon lord, before she decided to look around...it seemed even the adult Ramiris had the characteristic of a superior being.
And that was pride, she didn't really register the people aside from Rimuru because everyone was weaker than her.
Ramiris : Oh it seems Veldora and Dawn-kun are here too...sorry for not noticing both of you earlier.
Dawn : Ugh...this hurt a little...
Veldora : You are...Ramiris, right ? (Wait ! Since when is she so strong and beautiful!)
Ramiris : By the way Dawn-kun, those clothes really don't suit you.
Dawn : Ouch !
Ahem, so after calming down once again, Ramiris explained the reason for her sudden intrusion.
Ramiris : It seems Clayman decided to hold a Walpurgis supported by Frey and Milim...the subject being Rimuru-san here.
Rimuru : Walpurgis ? What's that ?
Dawn : It's a meeting between demon lords...to start one, you need the approval of two other demon lords...
Rimuru : I see...so what do I have to do with this ?
Ramiris : Well basically, Clayman claims that you tried to assassinate him with the help of Carrion, and now he is trying to use the other demon lords to kill you.
Well...this was a really cruse explanation...but at least it had the merit of being clear.
Albis and the beastmen clenched their fists, anger sipping as their master's name was trashed in dirt.
Gazel : Seriously...the timing isn't a little way too convenient ?
Rimuru : Clayman, huh...it seems I can't avoid that...
Dawn : Well it isn't that bad, currently I can count the number of demon lords that can oppose you.
Rimuru : Oh ? Have you met the other demon lords before ?
Dawn : Only a few...
Rimuru : Anyway...let's resume everything then...
Diablo will leave for Falmuth with Youm and his party to take over the nation...along that, he will bring the 3 war prisoners, everything will be under the supervision of the primordial Noir.
Gazel : Wait...before that, are you really sure this Youm can hold this role ?
Youm : Huh ?
Gazel : I have seen a lot of humans fall after tasting glory. Rimuru seems to place his trust on you but I can't understand that.
Glaring at the fake hero, Youm tensed up...certainly a powerful warrior like Gazel Dwargo's words weighed more than his...
And the aura in each of his words pressured him...
Rimuru : Aren't you a little bit too harsh, Gazel...
Gazel : I don't think so...anyway i know i can trust your judgment so at least let me test him before.
Rimuru : Test him ?
Gazel just nodded before getting up and facing Youm...his fierce glare was soon intensified as his Hero Haki activated.
Even the likes of Rimuru felt a slight tension, not because of the power displayed but the intensity...that just proves how mighty Gazel was.
Dawn : (To think Gazel isn't even a hero egg holder...he sure is strong.)
On the side, Rimuru wanted to stop this but held back when he saw Youm stand his ground.
His legs were shaky, his pupils were trembling yet he stood straight against the dwarf king.
Youm : H-haha ! Naturally I'm ready to hold those responsibilities ! After all i'm a man in LOVE !
His absurd statement took Gazel by surprise as he abruptly stopped his haki, the people around were also dumbfounded while Mjurran...
The one subject to his love blushed and hid her face in embarrassment.
Mjurran : (Seriously...w-why did he have to say that!)
Rimuru : Pfffhaha ! He really said that ?!
Rimuru couldn't hold it...but at least, it seemed this managed to ease Gazel's doubt...ruffling his hair, he sat back and sighed.
Gazel : Fine...this man seems to have some guts, I like it.
Youm : Ahh...(I thought I was going to die...)
Grucius : Not bad bro ! Even i got chills from that king's haki...
Followed by a short celebration from his party, the meeting continued.
Rimuru : Now that the doubt cleared, with the beastkeeters...Tempest will launch an assault toward Jistav...in hope of getting demon lord Carrion out...
Dawn : (It's my turn...)
Raising his hand, now the attention was on Dawn...everyone gulped simultaneously, well there were multiple reasons...
He hasn't talked much since the start of the meeting and the only time he is going to intervene is when they talk about an assault on a demon lord territory...
Rimuru : Yes ?
Dawn : Ruberios will help with that...I will send one of my men there as well.
Rimuru : Mmh ? Only one ?
Rimuru didn't even try to deny the potential assistance of Ruberios...which was the natural enemy of the monsters...
This slightly made Gazel and Fuze tense up...
Gazel : Is it really okay ? I mean Ruberios helping a monster nation ? You didn't even try to contact Eurazania...
Erald : Gazel-dono has a point...we still don't know if you are an ally or not.
Dawn : Erald...you talk as if you allied yourself to Tempest...even now you don't participate in the discussion and just observe, are you still doubting Rimuru ?
Not taking well to Erald's current standing and remark, Dawn directly shut him down...the elven Archduke now knew...
This hero and his empress's friendly relationship won't help him in this one.
Erald : You have a point but I was just waiting for the end of this meeting to talk...anyway, I do believe this nation and the new demon lord to be good in multiple ways...I still have to talk with the empress but an alliance is clearly envisageable.
Dawn : Anyway, you can uncover this matter later...as for your question Rimuru, yes I'll send only one person but this will be enough.
Rimuru was internally happy that he will surely get an alliance with the elven nation...but as his friend said, this will have to wait for later.
Rimuru : Well...more hands are always welcomed.
Dawn : Good, she will reach Jistav in 2 days...just in case, i will ask you to leave her alone once the battle ends.
Rimuru : Sure...(Raphael...is he hiding something?)
Raphael : (Notice : Yes, most likely he is sending one of his subordinates either to claim some of the achievement or to get something from demon lord Clayman's territory.)
Seeing nothing wrong with that, the slime just agreed and proceed.
On the side, Ramiris had started to read some manga with Veldora, she found it rather interesting.
Rimuru : Next is the Walpurgis...I will naturally accept their invitation, I already selected my attendant...Testa and Shion, better be ready.
Shion : Hai ! Rimuru-sama !
Testarossa : Yes milord.
Bowing, they were overjoyed to be able to accompany him...while Diablo and some others were dejected...
Rimuru : This should be about all...from the time being we just have to wait...well beside you Diablo and Youm, you gotta leave directly.
Diablo : Don't worry Rimuru-sama, I will be back to welcome you before the end of the Walpurgis.
Rimuru : A-ah...just do your job...
Sighing at his weirdness...the meeting concluded with that well at least for Dawn as he left early.
He was now accompanied by Testarossa as he had requested to visit the prison...
Dawn : Are you sure you don't want to stay at Rimuru's side, he should be talking about Tempest and Sarion's potential alliance, right now...
Testarossa : Diablo is already there...sure i would have preferred but aside from me, no one is near as powerful enough to accompany you...mister holy knight.
Dawn : Are you wary of me ?
Testarossa : Not really...sure this disgusting smell of Holy magic is annoying but you are clearly not an enemy of Rimuru-sama.
Dawn didn't look at her, still it was bothersome how Testarossa managed to read him...it was slight but she still could.
Dawn : Anyway, I had a question for you as well...so I'm glad you came with me.
Testarossa : I see, ask away. I'm in a good mood so I'll answer if I can.
Dawn : Do you know a nation with the name Averion ?
Testarossa : Averion ? That does sound familiar...i think it was a land in the north ruled by a duke...wait Averion ?
Dawn : You seem to know, can you tell me more ?
Testarossa : That's a nation that existed way before 2000 years ago...are you interested in history ?
Dawn : I have my own reason...
Eyeing him suspiciously, the white demon ultimately signed and spoke.
Testarossa : This nation is pretty famous among the demons...because when the Great duke established his rule...Averion became a demonless land.
Dawn : Demonless ?
Testarossa : Any demon summoned would die and come back to the underworld traumatized...what worse is that some part of them would cease to function...
This meant that the one who killed them could affect their spiritual body and definitely kill them...
He was sending them warning by purposely killing the demon while not ripping their soul.
Testarossa : Violet herself tried to play that nation...but things turned rather grim...with that time she met you, these were her two traumas that she never disclosed.
Well...it seems that the future Ultima was really terrified of Dawn...in his current and past life.
Dawn : I see...(So Origin was really strong...then how strong were those descendants of Ivarage...if even Origin, who was feared by a primordial demon, would lose.)
This was a post he couldn't forget...Ivarage...if the Author can control him, then this would be the end...
But that's only temporary, if he could..;he would have already.
Testarossa : Anyway we're here...i just wait outside so take your time.
Dawn : Sure.
Reaching the prison of Tempest, you could already hear the cry of agony of some prisoner.
Dawn shrugged it off and entered...he wanted to see Razen who was taken by Testarossa during the war.
Dawn : You look pitiful, Royal mage of Falmuth.
Looking down at the so-called mage, it seems Shion already passed by here and turned this poor man into a mass of flesh.
Dawn : Anyway, [Destiny beyond Fate].
Using his skill, Razen returned to his human form...which was Shogo's body.
Razen : H-ah...i-i'm healed ?
Dawn : Shut up, I have some questions so just answer and everything will turn out fine for you.
Releasing his aura, this time he didn't hold back...the entire prison was filled and Razen could be seen being crushed on the ground.
Dawn : You see one of my men was captured so i lost most of my patience, if you understand nod.
The prisoner quickly did as he was told and the pressure died down...
Dawn : Anyway, first I heard you took the former Arceid mansion as your home...did you find anything weird in there ?
Razen : A-Arceid ? What are you talking about ?
Dawn : Oh right...the existence of the Arceid being part of Muth was erased...well did you find anything weird in your main mansion ? Like a secret passage or anything ?
Razen : N-no...
What Dawn was after was Origin's laboratory...he had made a large scale experiment on homunculus and ultimately managed to create a body at 99 % human...
Even in this era, his research would be pure gold...something that even a trillion of stellar gold coins couldn't buy.
Dawn : I see...i had another question but if you can't answer this first one it's useless.
Turning around, the balance of fate turned around as Razen cried in agony...his humanoid body returned to its former self.
A stack of meats deformed by Shion's unique skill...
Testarossa : Done already ?
Dawn : Yeah...(I thought Razen would have found out something but...is there no laboratory in the Arceid mansion?)
He wasn't sure the exact location, but his memories were certain...there is a laboratory somewhere in this world...
He had to get in there, maybe there would even be a clue to the Author.
Dawn : By the way, I would have to leave early.
Testarossa : Is that so ? Are you not going to say goodbye to Rimuru-sama ?
Dawn : No need, we'll see each other soon enough.
Smiling, Dawn reached for his pocket before throwing a necklace at Testa...the demon caught it effortlessly and examined it.
Testarossa : What's that ?
Dawn : This is the necklace of Luna Arceid...thought people should know her as the Divine ruler of Falmuth...
The story goes on by...after saving the world from a calamity known as the Orc lord and Charybdis, the hero of the time Luna took the throne of the ancient Falmuth.
There she ruled ideally until a fight broke out against a messenger of darkness...shaking the entire continent, she died as a hero who took down the enemy with her saving the human world.
The name Arceid she had taken was hidden and erased from history but everyone in Falmuth did know her name as an historical figure.
Dawn : This necklace was the symbol of Luna...if you make it expertized and show it to the nobles of Falmuth, they will be forced to listen to you...
Testarossa : So a sort of national treasure ?
Dawn : It's worse than that...give it to Diablo and Youm, if they claim that he is a hidden descendant of Luna, then the conquest of Falmuth will be smoother.
He had a sad look while suggesting that, perhaps he felt bad to use his friend's name for that.
Testarossa : Are you sure ? Diablo would do fine even without this.
Dawn : Yeah...i think it's time for me to leave the past behind too.
Turning his head to the other side, he hid his frustrated smile before walking faster...Testa didn't try to keep up and instead stopped halfway staring at his distant back.
Dawn : Anyway, i'll leave now so take care.
With those last words, he vanished into thin air...if her detection skill were high enough, Testa could tell Dawn was already back to Ruberios...
Testarossa : Arceid, huh...that name sure became famous over the age, i would have liked to hear what happened with Violet from his mouth but i guess i will have to wait next time.
Back to Ruberios, Dawn quickly walked past a group of knights...they got startled when he pulled himself between them and called out one of them.
Dawn : Glenda, come with me.
Glenda : Eh ? I mean yes sir !
Those knights were in the middle of a training session with Glenda, one of the ten great saints as the trainer.
Dawn : As for the rest of you, continue basic training.
Without waiting, Dawn left followed by the great saint.
Glenda : C-did I do something wrong ? (Crap, did he find out that I sold some information to the newbie knights?)
Dawn : You have been working from Granbell Rosso, right...
His voice turned colder as he kept walking, at his sudden revelation Glenda got startled and tried to distance herself but her legs didn't obey.
Instead she continued to walk as if nothing happened.
Glenda : (What ?! Why can't I control my legs!)
Dawn : Don't try anything funny, anyway stop working with him or you might regret it.
The red haired woman couldn't help but gulp, this was by no means a warning but a threat.
Glenda : H-how...i made sure to cover everything...
Dawn : A stray otherworlder blinded by greed...nothing escapes my eyes within Ruberios, anyway from now on just stay low, because I can't guarantee your safety after today.
Finishing his sentence, Glenda's legs abruptly stopped before letting her collapse...once this man was gone, she breathed heavily while sweating.
Glenda : Monster...there is no reason I'll try anything after what you just did...
Back to Dawn, he quickly reached for the inner sanctuary and went to meet Luminous...it was time for a long explanation...
Dawn : (This is going to be long...hopefully Luminous goes easy on me...)
Waiting on her throne, Luminous Valentine chuckled as everything was uncovered...it has been 6 days now since Dawn came back.
They had a long discussion and shared a lot of information...now it was finally time to enter the Walpurgis.
Luminous : Still it's unbelievable how much happened in this short span of time...
Dawn's return after 2 years, the birth of a new demon lord, a sudden alliance, the war against the giant...Luminous couldn't help but chuckle at the mess this world was becoming.
Dawn : It sure did...anyway i can sense Rain approaching...we should get ready.
Turning his eyes toward the other attendant which was Shizue...he could her fist clenched really hard...
Luminous : I see, by the way you should change your clothes...this customized holy coat doesn't suit you at all.
Dawn : Ugh...even you...
Grinning mischievously, Luminous flicked her finger and a pair of clothes appeared mid air.
Luminous : Use these, since I officially appointed the « Genesis knight » as an order in Ruberios, I went out of my way to make those uniforms, it's the first of the series.
Dawn : You made it yourself ? (Mmh, on the outside this clothes look normal but...i see, she used faith to reinforce it...impressive.)
It's similar to a named weapon...for example in the tale of King Arthur...his sword name being Excalibur known by all.
A weapon that brought hope overshadowing the darkness and despair...the name Excalibur is the base of this light.
These clothes use the same principle...being a source of faith, a relic or artifact people can look up to...
Luminous : It took me over 300 years...
Dawn : So this was the reason for the constant flux of rumors around Ruberios...
The holy armor « True moon », a long coat made of pure white, the symbol of Ruberios could be seen at several places...
A legend graded armor...no it goes beyond that, calling it a national treasure would be a waste.
Dawn admired the piece of art in his hand with a mad smirk...aside from Luminous herself, this was an item made for him.
Because, the more faith the wearer has...the more powerful the armor will be.
Dawn : It's perfect...thought are you sure about the white color ?
Luminous : Well you can change it later, for now just get it well for the Walpurgis.
On the side, Shizue witnessed the scene silently...the warm and friendly atmosphere wasn't what she expected...
I mean when Flora came to talk, Luminous as a true ruler, cold and calculative...
Shizue : (Calm down Shizue...you are given this opportunity to finally confront demon lord Leon...just a little...)
Doing her best to stay focused, her body flinched when a sudden gate appeared through space itself...
After hearing the grinding sound while it opened, a blue haired maid came out of it...Shizue could immediately tell...
Shizue : (A primordial demon...and from her hair color, Bleu...)
She instinctively reached for her sword, but soon stopped and calmed down when Luminous and Dawn walked forward.
Shizue : (Right there is no need to stress...now that i think, the overwhelming difference i felt when facing Noir those decades ago isn't present when i look at Bleu...)
Closing her eyes for an instant, she remembered Dawn's words two days ago...
Dawn : When the Walpurgis are over...you can go meet with Hinata and Rimuru...
Shizue : Huh ? Why so suddenly ?
Dawn : It was my mistake...I wanted to keep the world straight but I shouldn't have removed you guy's happiness...everything will be solved soon, so you guys can meet and have fun.
Turning around, he had left her dumbfounded...
Reopening her eyes, Shizue looked ahead...Dawn and Luminous already crossed the gate, now Rain was just staring at her waiting.
Rain : If you could go faster, I don't have all day.
Shizue : Yeah sorry...
Rimuru Pov
Sitting in this cold room where the Walpurgis was going to be held...I couldn't help but shiver while staring at the demon lord in front of me...
Guy Crimson...the oldest and strongest demon lord from what Diablo told me...
Behind me were Testa and Shion who kept their composure just fine even though I could see Testa and Guy glare at each other...
Maybe I should have brought someone else...
Anyway, Ramiris was also in her chair...she was still in her adult form which even shocked Guy Crimson when she entered.
Though, I guess he is doing his best to ignore her for now...with Ramiris is Treiny and Beretta, a demon I summoned a few days ago since I had forgotten to give her a new golem at her labyrinth.
On the other side, I could see a nervous giant...Earthquake Dagruel, he was confident at first but when he saw Ramiris, he suddenly became rigid...
There is also demon lord Dino who was faking sleep after he was mocked by Ramiris...seriously, is she a demon lord killer ?
Raphael : (Master, enormous amount of magicule in coming.)
Rimuru : Huh ?
Ramiris : So he really came, huh...
Turning around, I watched as the blue haired maid came out of the portal followed by a silver haired girl...her heterochromatic eyes landed on me for an instant and I felt it...
She is strong...an awakened demon lord, her power might even surpass Diablo or Testarossa who are primordials...
Rimuru : Wait...
But things really got ridiculous when I saw her attendant...Dawn-kun ?! Why the hell is he here ?! Wait, this is demon lord Milus or something Veldora fought...
Is he her subordinate...but he was affiliated to the holy empire...
Raphael : (Notice : Most likely, the goddess of Ruberios Luminous and demon lord Valentine are the same person.)
So the church actually worshiped a demon lord ? That's messed up...
Anyway, as for the other attendant...it was a masked woman who gave me a familiar feeling...
Raphael : (This is most likely Sh-)
Rimuru : I must have met her somewhere before.
Raphael : (...)
Rimuru : Huh ? Did you say something Raphael ?
Raphael : (It's just your imagination.)
Is it me or she is pouting right now...i-well i'll see it later, for now focus on the Walpurgis.
When Dawn-kun entered, the room turned colder...and I could understand why, the aura he was emanating was really uncomfortable...
Guy : So you finally came to a Walpurgis...bold of you to enter with your Hero Haki blasting all over the place.
Dawn : I apologize for that, I thought it would be better to set things straight from the very beginning.
Those two seem to really dislike each other...though luckily, things calmed down as the next demon lord came in...
My imaginary blood started to boil when I realized who it was...approaching me, he stood there looking down with his blue eyes.
Leon : So you are Rimuru...I expected more.
Rimuru : Leon Cromwell, huh...can say the same for me.
We started a glaring contest but soon broke off when a third party butt in...it was the other attendant of demon lord Valentine...
The woman was totally clothed from head to toe with a white mask...she was glaring so intensely at Leon that I could feel my own anger disappear...
Leon : Mmh...it seems subordinates nowaday lack respect.
Luminous : My~you know I value my subordinates more than some rude fallen hero.
Leon : You...you actually presented yourself as a demon lord this time...
Mmh ? Did she hide her identity before ? Anyway, it seems he forgot about me...whatever, I'll just punch him next time.
Leon : Anyway, demon lord Rimuru...if you have anything to say, extend an invitation, I'll personally visit your nation to talk.
Rimuru : No no...don't worry I might just barge into Eldorado for that talk.
He really piss me off...and the way he looked down at me before getting to his seat is even worse.
Guy : Now that i think, what happened to that substitute Roy...did he die ?
Luminous : Don't worry, he is doing fine, I just thought I had to come personally after suddenly getting attacked by some giant.
Turning her eyes toward demon lord Dagruel, there was light tension flying in the air...i guess this Walpurgis wasn't just for me and Clayman's clash...
There seems to be some other unattended subject...I heard from Diablo that the giant from the barren land attacked the holy empire during Falmuth war...
If demon lord Valentine is really the goddess of Ruberios, then she must have some grudge against Dagruel.
Dagruel : About that, this human guy you sent against me, he was really strong ! He almost reminded me of my fight with Veldora, though the intensity was much less.
Veldora ? Oh right, they fought against each other before...i can't imagine a giant and dragon fighting...but be quite the sight.
Luminous : Yeah...i would like to know where that human is now...surely you didn't kill him.
Dagruel : He is imprisoned in my domain...
Luminous : Are we seriously going to ignore the fact that you attacked my nation...you broke the accord we made as demon lords.
I think she is talking about the non-aggression accord of the Ten great demon lord...that's right, Dagruel broke that...
Guy : Haha, I don't know why you are angry, Luminous...Dagruel just attacked the enemy of all monsters, the holy empire...weren't you so adamant in keeping your identity secret ? I think we pretty much all forgot that you were the ruler of the holy land.
Luminous : What kind of excuse is that...might as well tell me you wanted to attack me.
Guy : I don't know what youre talking about.
This red haired demon...he is nonchalantly playing around, i don't know all the circumstances but he is purposely letting Dagruel act...
Guy : Anyway, let's poston this conversation until later, our main guest just arrived.
The sound of the portal activating...the last 3 people arrived...demon lord Frey came in first and quietly went to her seat.
And on another portal...Clayman appeared with Milim, the latter's eyes were bland as uf devoid of life...
I felt relieved that nothing happened to her physically...but then, Clayman's next action almost made me snap.
Clayman : Move faster you little wrench !
Using his right hand, he drew a large slap across Milim's face...her head tilted an instant yet she showed no pain or reaction...
And Clayman...this bitch just smirked proudly before getting to his seat...
I could feel my aura strongly escaping my body...a trail of rainbow as hatred poured from my eyes...
Rimuru : (Clayman...don't think i'll let you have an easy death...)
Flora Pov
Seriously...why am I always the one he sends to do the dirty job...Leader is really putting too much faith into me...
Sighing, I slowly walked toward the source of the noise I was hearing...a large-scale fight from the force of Jistav and Tempest.
Leaving the defense of Ruberios to Lucas and our youngest member, I was sent here at Jistav to recover some orb that contained the seal of the Chaos dragon...
thought, i hid myself until now...this was starting to become problematic as Charybdis appeared...how did he respawn in the middle of this war ?
Did demon lord Clayman pull some trick...anyway, i should deal with this before it gets out of hand.
Benimaru : Don't move.
Flora : You are quite fast...
Without looking behind, a sword was placed beside my neck...so this is one of demon lord Rimuru's subordinates...
I heard from Leader that they were quite strong...his speed is great, the weapon he is holding too and the fighting power I'm feeling from him is high...
Now I understand why we shouldn't make them our enemy. I am still superior but his potential far exceeds mine...maybe even Yuu or Horizon...
Benimaru : State your name and motive here before I cut your throat.
Flora : Ah...didn't the leader tell you that an envoy from Ruberios will participate in this subjugation ?
Benimaru : Ruberios ? Oh so you are that single unit...but why hide yourself until now ?
I sighed and just brought out my fan, slightly lifting the edge of his blade...I turned around with a cold look in my eyes...
It's time to come out...dear sister...
Benimaru : Wh-
Flora : Haha...don't worry, I was just merely analyzing the situation...a human like me fighting among an army of monsters...just in case I wanted to observe both ally and enemy first.
My expression totally changed...this is my secret, only Leader knows the full truth...
I have two personalities, Flora and Eta...Flora is a quiet girl who has the talent to lead and make decisions...though all this is wasted because of my shyness...
Eta is a fighter, a sort of psycho who would do everything to eliminate the threat...
Unique skill : Deceiver...
Unique skill : Killer...
Unique skill : Alter ego...
Those three skills are my reason for living in this world...I know without them my value would decrease and the leader might have never recruited me...
That's why I'm thankful...I'm glad I became Flora Eta Florance and not just Flora or Eta...
All thanks to that man and the fallen light, I managed to grow and for that...i have to work even harder to repay everything.
Eta : Unique sill : Killer...[Pure Death].
My unique skill is dangerous...Leader himself told me that if used wrong, I could annihilate a nation by myself...
It bent the laws of physics and reality to kill my enemy...Charybdis in the distance was surrounded by 6 blades appearing out of nowhere.
Their essence was pure death...piercing Charybdis's body, they soon swallowed his whole existence before disappearing.
Benimaru : W-what was that...
Eta : General Benimaru, i count on you to finish everything here, i have my own mission to carry now.
Smiling, i couldn't feel more alive...killing something strong is really the best ! Flora might be a pacifist shy girl who acts though.
But I am a dangerous psychopath who likes killing...
Horizon is the most dangerous, Yuu is the most polyvalent, Lucas is the best swordsman, Eleonor is the most cunning, Shizue-san is the kindest and our youngest is the smartest...
As for me, I was called the deadliest... « Grim reaper », i am the last human you could call holy...yet the leader took me in when he could just eliminate the threat my existence is.
A debt is a debt...
Flora : Let's go recover the Chaos dragon now.
My smile never leading, I slowly walked toward the castle where I could feel some people fighting.