Tensei Shitara Slime Datta
Chapter 104: The Night Before
Along with the freed elves, rare monsters continued to flow into the city. Considering the quality of their mounts, they should be treated fairly well. I don't think their captors ever intended to carry out open hostility against us. I mean, if you think about it, even the – fairy heads whose misery started all this – unscathed. I would imagine them meticulously plotting their actions intending not to kill a single "person. Elves, based on their magic capacity are C rank ~ B creatures, but many of them can use magic. So their rank does not show their strength – a rather dangerous bunch. No matter how meticulous their planning was, to capture ten elves unscathed, was a real testimony of the strength of the hunter. Assuming there are a few of them, I imagine they are at least A rank. I have to think about this again later. That is, I can hardly underestimate the underground organizations that abound with such people. My heart was racing watching the parade of monster slaves.
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One of Cerberus Tops – Damrada. As the person responsible for the monster's return, he went to the city among them. Of course, the real goal is to get into the "jewel" called Tempest. But, thanks to inspections at entry, and a ban on illegal immigration, entry into the country is not easy to obtain. The guild card will allow entry. However, anyone must enter through an invitation. The country is not fully developed yet, so we cannot let anyone in. The refugees who came to our country stayed at the inn we had just finished. And we quickly put them to work as builders or cleaning staff. Besides, the,
Damrada ran over to greet me with a big smile on his face. After only a glimpse into the city, with a nod of admiration,
[For a long time, Demon Lord Rimuru-sama. This undeserving one is called Damrada. On this day, as we had promised, we returned the captured monsters. We are very grateful for allowing entry into your country]
He bowed respectfully. As usual, she was dressed very well, as well as inconspicuous.
[Yes. It seems you have treated my subjects well. Thank you very much. Since you have fulfilled your promised part, let's forget about this incident. But you understand that I won't let this happen again, right?]
[Hahaha, of course. You are not an opponent that I want to risk my life against]
Damrada intended to completely erase any traces of hostility using that short exchange. We also prefer to avoid a war of attrition with this organization. I mean, we'll destroy them if we fight head-on, but there are a lot of bad things they can do from the shadows. And given that I had just declared myself a benevolent demon king by freeing the Templars, I would rather not waste that effort. These people only meant to get my good. What's the point of fighting them in vain? Well, next time they get in my way, I'll destroy them.
[By the way, a little bird whispered this to me ... but it looks like you're holding a tournament? We can't possibly get the right to observe it?]
Damrada asked me with a natural smile. Doesn't he want to analyze our strength. Well, I don't mind. I mean, showing off our abilities is the goal. But, I can't let her have it for free, can I?
[You have my permission. You have permission to stay here until the tournament creatures too]
[Oh, how great is your virtue! In that case.].
[But get your strongest man to participate. I want to see what he is like. I mean, we'll see each other from now on, right?]
I answered with a smile. He came here trying to get my help. There was no way he could refuse. As I thought . He hesitated a little, but
[As expected of the demon lord, everything has a price. Entiendo. Then this man ..]
He called a young individual. I looked at the young man, and once again at Damrada.
[Damrada, you will participate. You're the strongest among these, aren't you?]
We stared at each other for a moment, and,
[I was found out . Incredibly done. You've seen all that. In that case, I have no choice but to participate. I'll be in your care both as a participant and as an observer. ]
[Yes, our relationship in the future will depend on your performance. So I suggest you try really hard]
Damrada bowed again and left. As I thought, he was truly the strongest among them. Although he did not look like that, his strength was clear to those who could actually see. And thus, our list of participants increased again. It wouldn't be nice to have a battle just between our friends. It should spice things up a little. And if things get really competitive, maybe we'll see Damrada's true strength. Martial Arts Tournament. I can't wait!
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Ramiris and Veldora had a good time inside the basement. The sight of Milim flying in the sky also did not drag the dragon into the basement. Everything is the same as always. There have been constant reports of their loud laughter bothering people, but we decided to ignore those reports. As for the invitation letter, Myormiles had chosen individuals to invite and send outgoing mail. Communication is important. So I introduced Souei to Myormiles and asked him to help with communication. Souei's subordinates – Souka, Saika, Nansou, and Hokusou become the center of Myormiles communication team. Since he was very good at handling people, they quickly opened up to him. I'm really glad they didn't look down on him.
So I might be able to leave all of that to them. According to Myormiles, the nobles have a large entourage of mercenaries and adventurers they employ. In other words, if we make them believe there is a great benefit to clearing the labyrinth, we can take a lot of money from it. And we might be able to have some nobles become our sponsors. That will also advance our plans to reuse the arena another step. Although when I say "reuse" I mean it – to four times a year. Other times we can use it for training or something. But sponsors, huh? Well done Myormiles, think that far. I only think of the money that can be obtained from adventurers, and worry about those who will lose themselves in it. And that's where sponsorships will come in handy. So maybe we should fill the basement with hidden riches that, like lotteries, will reward some people. To make money from those who like to gamble, of course. Maybe there is something rare as a gift? Yes, Myormiles suggested that we ask the Freedom Association.
[Can we make their request?]
[Of course . A reward of 1,000 gold coins for him who would clear a hundred floors. And that's impossible, I take? Of course, the number of challengers will decrease due to your fame ... fame .. But even so, the word on the street is "Dragon Prison. Is there an adventurer who can defeat a dragon? Even the knights will have trouble, ”they said. So those who ate the leftovers of the nobles said. That is why I think it is a good idea to offer luxury gifts. But, to make them think we really intend to pay them this prize, I propose that we offer another reward depending on the floor achieved. One gold coin to reach the 10th floor.3 gold coins to reach the 30th floor. Something like that . Maybe even a reward for recording time to the storage point?]
[Ha hah . An advertisement that would draw people in even though I became the demon lord! Very good, Myormiles, very good. So, will we reward just a few people? Or everything?]
[I think about the first five every month. If they are at a party, they just need to split the profits. And if we give them once a month, it will encourage them to compete even further]
I saw . If we award individuals first to achieve the target, it will not hurt our budget and encourage participation. What an incredible plan. No one will remove it, and even if they do, it doesn't matter. A trivial amount is like a thousand gold coins that we can get very quickly. This wonderful idea has become.
[Myormiles-kun, continue as you say!]
[Yes, I live to serve!]
Myormiles' plan required me to contact each country and see a list of adventurers. There are also questions about getting into the dungeon. Adventurers can easily log in using their association cards, and we can manage the information hosted on them. As for those who do not have guild membership, we can issue a homemade card. I've consulted Kaijin about that question. This way, we will be able to control everyone's access and information. The entrance to the labyrinth was 3 silver coins per go. We will issue the first card for free. If it is lost or destroyed, the second one is 10 silver coins. We will also let them take a sample of the resurrection bracelet by letting them have it for free. Of course, first entry into the basement is also free. And resurrection is of course important. After that, we will sell bracelets each with two pieces of silver, and, given the importance of the bracelet, I hope to sell a lot. We should also make sure to announce the danger of entering the basement without such a bracelet. Even though they only blamed themselves for their deaths, I would rather avoid the victims. On another note, we have also decided to rent weapons and war supplies. This was my idea and I'll have Kurobee watch over him. Well, I don't know how this is going to change, but I hope to make a lot of money. I can't wait to open the dungeon!
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First, let's discuss the participating members. From Tempest, we have all department heads: Benimaru, Diablo, Ranga, Souei, Shion, Hakurou, Gerudo, Gabil, and Gobuta. That nine. They are the cause of this chaos – nine who expressed the intention to participate in the banquet. I wonder who is the strongest among them? I think Diablo, but things might go differently in the tournament. What, are you wondering if restoration drugs will prevent them from exhausting? Boo, wrong! After all, it did not restore magic energy. So, if you do not speed up your pace, life will become very difficult later. So we really don't know how things are going to end until, well, eventually. And then they had a fight about the order, which made me propose a round of robin competition. We also decided to have four prize places. The problem is, we have too few participants. I mean, it would be better if there were eight of our – participants too many. So, and to make them a little riled up, I decided to break up the group further and turn it into an elimination tournament with 16 participants. Which of course requires me to find it.
So I turned to our sponsor (the demon lord).
[I ~ I ~! Beretta I'm ready to go!]
That one .
As expected .
[Fu fu fu. I've been waiting for you to ask! I will ask my subordinates to participate!]
"The mysterious masked, lion mask wearer!" Milim declared, and hurried away. Well ... I kind of know who will participate on his behalf. Is this gonna be okay? I mean, the levels here are pretty high but this might be overkill. As for the other demon lords, I am not friendly with them, so be it.
Then there is the gift of the last negotiation – Damrada. He and his group were out and about enjoying the city, having rented the best inn. No questions about it – they loaded. And they understand the importance of getting the best room before the royalties show up. That guy, without question, is strong. Whether he will fight to the point of exhaustion or pretend to be weak, I can't wait to see him. So that's another fun factor we added.
With that, we only need four more. I guess we can turn it into four directional battle royale. And when I think about it,
[Rimuru-san, did you call?]
I hear the voice. No, I didn't call you. Who'sis that? Strongest man Order Templar – Arnaud Baumann.
[What's up, Arnaud?]
[Fufu, I want to participate in the tournament that you are already in. I've been trained by Hakurou-san here recently. So I definitely want to participate. ]
That okay? Lodging in here. I want to say it, but since Hinata is back in the capital, I have no one to complain to. Eight templars left. I've asked them to help build the barrier, but I don't think they mind involving Arnaud. And since there are only a few of us, I guess we have no choice but to let the weaker members participate. It leaves us with three empty places.
[In that case, I will make you participate. But if you suck, you realize other countries will be watching, right?]
[No problem . The Templars do not know defeat!]
Where does that belief come from? From the new sword and armor made by Kurobee? I mean, yes, this is a test product that even enhances their spirit equipment. And, as test products, we can't mass produce them. But ... I'm pretty sure that's what makes him confident. Well, I don't care if he dies from embarrassment, nor will I be responsible for it.
[Alright, but wear a mask. You will stand out, are you okay with that?]
We have participated with the Lion Mask, so naturally they would rather participate in this way than as a templar.
[Understanding . We'll wear masks just in case. Thank you for allowing us to participate [
"Losing will be bad" Arnaud murmured and left. He's very confident. And considering he was once heartbroken by Diablo, he's a pretty tough guy. That, or just an idiot. But thank God he didn't directly fight Diablo. Seriously.
All right, three places left. Other places we'll fill as we go. From among the savage beasts and intelligent monsters in the Jura forest. Not cattle, but individuals who want to differentiate themselves. We will have them fight for the remaining three spots. Oh, who's gonna win? Next to ordering, it was time for me to decide on special gifts. Victory or defeat will decide whether they will continue to be called heads of departments. After all, the winner will belong to whom I will give the title on which the masses will depend. Therefore, it's time I think about the hierarchy around here.
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The day before the tournament. Representatives of many races had arrived by now. The earliest arrival began a week before. Along with the letters I sent, Myormiles invited a number of wealthy merchants to have some fun. The visitors who have come here before proudly show the newcomers around. It was a truly entertaining sight – to see so many races and kings enjoying our country. So far, everything has gone according to plan. On that note, I would like to say that the number of guests has reached 3,000. We do have hosting capabilities of up to ten thousand commoners, but 3,000 is the limit for high-class housing. And just when I was hit by anxiety, Myormiles handled the case. Without a single mistake he had assigned everyone to the various inns. Of course, Rigurdo and Rigur and the other Tempest workers also showed commendable effort and skill. And thanks to all their hard work, we can welcome the day before the tournament without major events.
So, the night before. The leaders of the country were all gathered in a large conference room. Towards festival. Sitting on my tatami mat, I observed everyone's relaxed face. The bath was a huge success, with some people showering more than once a day. We gave them all the yukata, and they are now busy commenting on how they look. So far good . Their escorts had decided to replace the guards outside, and had since stood in the limelight. Like their professionals, they were very researching the food I ordered to bring in. Probably the dreaded poison. Well, given that if I want to poison them, I can only use force.
[Hmph, thank you for coming today. I am the new demon king, Rimuru. I'd like this evening to be a small welcome, and I'd like you to take part in the Tempest cuisine. Forgive my incompetent speech. Let's start!]
There were many who wanted to talk to me directly, but they had to do it after that. Most of their eyes wanted to know. There were some who paled when I called myself a demon lord, and the faces of others shone. I'm not very good at handling these kinds of things, which is why I decided on a simple greeting banquet. That's when the food started to come out. Well, will they like it? This time, sushi. Sashimi and tempura. The fish is fresh. I mean, I went to get it myself. No matter what I caught, I swallowed everything, and eliminated the poison. I also learned to move in the water better. But, I have to leave this kind of work to people from now on. Hakurou handles fish with excellent skills. Using the blade Kurobee forged, he dissected everything in a split second. Shuna also handles fish wonderfully. Hakurou also packs rice. The unexpected skill he had. Apparently, he learned how to do that from the previous generation. So does that mean that the dragon slayer was a world traveler from the Edo period? But somehow the period of times does not fit well ... Well, what do I care about? Shion also wanted to help but decided not to do it this time. I mean, of course. We cannot bring unpleasant-looking food to the rulers. It would be bad even as a joke. The problem is, soy sauce. Somehow, we were able to make a ketchup substitute. I think the color is wrong, and even though it tastes a little bad, it should be fine. The wasabi we have. But the first timer might not handle it well, so we decided to make sushi without sushi this time. All preparations are arranged. Food reflects the friendliness of the soul. I hope they will see my intentions.
And thus began the banquet. The first scream was heard as we started pouring cold beer. For those poor souls who have never had a well-carbonated cold beer, our product must have been a real surprise. It should also be cold. It should be served in a cold transparent glass – that is the nature of the Japanese service. I can't even compromise directly. The fairy waiter went around pouring alcohol. No, I didn't force him to do it! He volunteered ... Overall, this was a huge success. When he bends down with his hands in front of him .. ignite the heart of a man. There are people whose faces are red when they have not had much to drink. Anyway, and yukata. Fufufu.
And thus, the banquet continued. It looks like it will be finished without any problems. Studying the fish in front of me, I was amazed at the cut design. Of course, I ate some of it right away. Doesn't mean it's bad. This fish is around rank A. .. and while some of them seem unappetizing, it does not affect its taste. The guests had the witches assess the food for poison and hesitantly put it in the mouth. Well, like on land, they may never have had the chance to eat raw fish before. After all, the car was the problem. Besides being able to carry a limited amount, even the very rich would not be able to eat raw fish. Oh, and of course they like it a lot. So everything went according to plan. "See what you can eat if you deal with us?" That's the kind of message I want them to get from this. That's one of the reasons I do all this. Not just to show off my wealth. I am not only a selfish individual, I am also opportunistic! That's how it is.
And thus the banquet ended without incident.
