Tensei Shitara Slime Datta

Chapter 181: Emperor Rudra

Some were confused, while others became angry.

At the same time as the Imperial army fell into chaos due to the attack from the Veldora Sword, the battle between the Royal Knights and the demons also reached each one.

Agera placed a hand on the katana on her waist, and carefully observed her opponent.

He was defensive, never taking the initiative.

Even if he was angry at the fact his master (Carrera) had been ridiculed, it was a separate matter unrelated to his current battle. That was why he approached his opponent carefully, slowly accumulating damage, and observed his opponent.

「Hah! All who speak of demons and are above us, utter nonsense; you are not a suitable match for us, the strongest Knights.

We are before His majesty, the Emperor, and I will defeat you from now on.

I will also bet that your master is much weaker than Kondo-dono. And you can continue to serve him in hell! 」

「Hmph-deep. Words are cheap, you can talk after winning.

I'm a pretty patient person, while you look rushed.

Well, Carrera-sama is also the type who has a short axis, and needs someone to watch over him. 」

「I, quickly? Do you still not feel any difference in our abilities?

That childish-looking devil with a purplish ponytail was indeed strong.

But, you are nothing but trash! Quickly give up and die! 」

Blasphemous humiliation in the midst of clashing swords, was Royal Knight No. Garcia 5.

The body is full of chakra. And with the effect of the main prize 『Alternative』, “Conqueror of Perhunting” ――changes the desire to hunt down power――, he hunts down evil existences.

It had a direct effect on his body, creating a sturdy physique.

Plus the protection from his Legend-class armor, he did not have to worry about retreating from his own strength.

Utilizing a high-level ability, Garcia, while ridiculing his opponent, was not careless.

The demon lord was a threat on a level similar to a Demon King. They are not enemies to be taken lightly.

But his ridicule did not produce results. As a Spirit Form, demonic-powers were greatly influenced by their emotions.

He had hoped to make a gap by ridiculing his opponent, but it didn't seem to work.

「You are vulgar and unhurried.

I don't think all humans are inferior.

But then .

Souls have their own differences. No matter what they did to hide it, someone who had a vulgar soul could not hide the facts. 」

Garcia instead fell for the ridicule of the opponent.

And for the next few exchanges, Agera did not unsheatheathed his sword, and, while observing Garcia, dodged the attack with a combination of magic and minimal movement.

As long as he did not sustain a fatal injury, Agera would not be defeated.

There were no signs the wound was currently starting to heal. This was most likely due to the effects of Garcia's Ultimate Skill.

But Agera is a Spirit Form, there are many ways to recover after a battle.

Understanding the difference in abilities, he clearly sensed his lack of ability to effectively deal with opponents using Ultimate Skills.

But, he knew that his base ability far outclassed him.

Therefore, like his prey, if he could only understand the essence and focus his strength ……

And then, hearing Emperor Rudra's explosion, the situation changed.

「Your Majesty has expressed his intention. I fear that all of you, including your master, should die now! 」

Hearing those words from Garcia, something jerked in the Agera's head.

(To lower our god, Rimuru-sama ....... to the level of a simple demon!?!

It even states that we ...... must die!?)

Anger .

Agera unsheathed his sword with a naturally flowing movement.

Battoujutsu ―― Yaezakura ―― Hakkasen. (EN: Sword Art ―― Double Cherry ―― Eight Petal Flash)

"Huh? … uh? 」

Garcia could not see it, nor could he understand.

What's in the world, just happened.

While purely on defense ―― plus, taking damage pre his prey, with him unable to count, has counterattacked.

He died before he could, so how else.

The source of his confidence, "Armor" who had the effect of an Ultimate Skill, sliced as if it was as thin as paper, there was no way he could understand.

And he was cut 8 times in one moment, and lost his life before he had a chance to think about what had just happened.

Agera took back his sword, though,

「No bushi (EN: warrior/samurai) sitting casually listening to his master (Rimuru) insulted, stupid!

But, once again. My role is more of a retainer for my master (Carrera).

Thinking I would be so agitated by such little fried words ...... I had a lot to learn ..... 」..

He muttered.

Agera understood the intricacies of his skills at that moment.

His Unique Skills 『Perciever』 observes enemies, and lets him understand effective ways to use his powers.

Then he thought back.

From there, his single ultimate attack, reached the peak of strength.

From which, he lived as a human being, along with his "katana (soul).

Until this point Agera, who had depended on her magic, now understood why she took the form of bushi.

In the distant past, before he was reincarnated into this world as a Devil, he was once a samurai, he recalls. (TN: the real word for samurai is used here, which is why I used bushi before) (EN: gender pronouns are a bit strange here. Sasuga!)

「Maybe I was once the son of a human (human) in another world. 」

With a quick thought, he returned to reality.

All the flowers were lost on the trash he had just killed.

Agera turned her heels, and headed to the subject of her loyalty, Carrera.

Espirit was injured all over, and his face showed his calmness fading away.

But, after hearing what the Emperor said, it turned into anger.

Espirit is usually half-hearted, and mostly hedonic.

While he usually only paid attention to Carrera's will, the fact that Demon King Rimuru, whom he adored as a god, was insulted, was intolerable.

「Ahh & What a pity! It's him, it's time you die !! 」

「Hahaha, save that shit for yourself. Those were not words for someone who was just running around pitifully! 」

The Royal Knight No. 4 Gardner, mocking Espirit's resolve.

Holding an overwhelming advantage, it seemed impossible for him to lose.

Indeed, that's how it looks.

Victory would definitely be his if he went to kill now.

But, he liked to rub salt into the wounds of weak people. His greatest pleasure was hearing a "strong" cry". (EN: in other words, S.)

That was why, against a powerful being who was a Noble Devil like Esprit, who was also a beautiful woman, he refrained from seeing if he had a chance to hear what he wanted.

He'll kill her when Espirit begs for his life.

His twisted talisman, was now his downfall.

「This much should be enough. Echoes of reflection !! 」

Special ability to replicate the damage he brought to his attacker, such is Espirit's unique skill 『Retaliator』.

The incredible amount of damage that had been caused to the demon's body.

The human body would never be able to receive that much punishment.

The flesh was separated and the bones were destroyed.

As Espirit activated his special ability, Gardner turned into a pile of meat without a chance to speak. (EN: Esprit is S ++!)

"Almost .

If I do not have this power, I will be the one to be defeated.

Never underestimate the opponent! That's the lesson, yeah….

To teach us, is he ..... deliberately pitting us against an opponent who will win …?

Impossible, I did not buy it .... Even if this is Rimuru-sama we are talking about .... 」.

Espirit felt a chill on his back, while he pondered over the matter.

Death forbidden! This commandment, pretty much meant to gain the power to "survive".

「To defeat an opponent stronger than myself at the moment, I must have become stronger ....」.

It was unusual, but to face a superior opponent, just easily giving up and ending in defeat was the usual case.

To instill the desire to never give up, into the heart of the devil ……

His heart began to be filled with excitement and admiration, but it was suppressed and he started taking action once again.

To get rid of those who insult their master.

(TN: Several matching songs)

Veyron was second in terms of abilities, among the 7 pillars of Demon Nobles.

But regardless of that, he was unable to reach the soldier in front of him, feeling the humiliation, and the ground.

Royal Knight No. 3 Graneteet, is a Hero.

He was one of those people who had laid the foundation of the Empire, and helped usher in the millennium of peace.

Known as the "God of War" Graneteet, he had retired from his post in public and was now one of Emperor Rudra's most trusted followers.

His unrivalled skill in spear technique was like an art form; to Veyron who was a demon, it seemed like he was trying to receive a meteor flying towards him.

Moreover, he was right to use Alternatives, and had complete control over his energy.

Their difference in abilities was like heaven and earth.

The only silver lining, was that the others would be defeated instantly.

Veyron took a position, with a newly created spear through Matter Creation, as the one he had just used shattered into pieces in his hand. (EN: I am the bone of ..)

「Listen Daemon, the result will be the same no matter how many times we do this. You will never win with your mimicry. (EN: Mongrel.)

Avoiding fatal injuries and surviving so expensively, staying hidden from the start will work better. 」

「Yes geez. But, my role is to be the wall that protects the princess (TN: Ultima).

If nothing keeps you in check now, even my Miss will have a hard time with you. 」

Veyron is Ultima's butler.

Together for a long time, he was always there to take care of her.

Even now, he was suppressing this dangerous man, preventing him from causing unnecessary trouble.

And Veyron believed that his master (Ultima) would emerge victorious, so as long as he survived, they would win.

Yet….

(As expected, this is not good at all. I want to go back to him, if possible ..).

The magic he relied on was incompatible with his duties, so he had no means for decisive steps.

Since he was completely overwhelmed in skill, avoiding a fatal injury was the best he could do.

Anyone who did not have the reserves of the enormous Veyron mana, would have long since been defeated.

The spear that was created in his hand, was already the fourth.

He understood that he could not defend completely with just magic, so he had used his last path.

Copying his opponent's spear technique, with his unique skill 『Tracker』.

Being merely a copy, it would not give him victory. Although he could not win, he could avoid fatal damage.

Unfortunately, he was unable to counterattack relying solely on this ability.

Well, what to do ….

As he thought, a thunderous roar rang out; the emperor had stood up and made his explosion.

Veyron's soul boiled with anger, but at the same time felt extremely embarrassed.

Despite his anger, he had no means of winning over his enemy.

「Your Majesty has given the order.

It's time you stop running, and get ready to meet your Maker! 」

Soldier Graneet, releasing the aura (haki) from the days of "God of War" - he, proudly exclaimed.

Right after that, though,

「Hei boss, I just saw something really cool!」

His colleague, Zonda, teleported, while saying that.

「Zonda, how about" job "You?」

「Oh that, everything is fine. Moss-sama told me that the boss is in an emergency.

Also, I have to look at something really amazing and think of a great idea! 」

If Veyron is the butler, Zonda is his yard (EN: servant man).

Although they were both demon nobles, the class difference was obvious.

But, they both serve the same master (Ultima), so they get along well.

That was why, Veyron let Zonda talk to him casually.

「Oh …? That, is it something that can get me out of this "pinch? 」

To Veyron's repeated questions,

「Sure can!」

He answered with confidence.

And,

「I'll show it to you now! This new ability.

Unique Expertise 『Change Weapon』 grab it !! 」

With his shout, his body began to transform into the shape of a spear.

The extremely condensed mana of the Noble Demon, were all concentrated into the polished spear form.

It was only possible with the Demon-like Spirit Form.

(Heh, how is that? Veldora-sama became a weapon as well!

I tried to copy it. The boss's tendency to copy things is contagious to me eh!) (EN:*pero tea*)

Zonda spoke casually, while sounding excited.

Why are you little .... lazy and watch the fight Rimuru-sama …. Veyron thought, but this happened all the time so he objected too much.

And he turned the spear he had created back into mana, and now took his new weapon, the transformed Zonda. (EN: * ahem *BL send <3)

Crystallization of demonic energy.

Normally you would cloak yourself where for defense, but this spear used all that mana and turned it into a spear form.

That is a very dense amount of mana.

Graneet sensed the danger the spear posed, and his face twitched in response. And,

「I won't let it !! Hagun -・ Gekishin Resshou !! 」(EN: Anti-Army ・ Bouncy Broom)

He released his murderous move with all his might.

But, it's too late.

With 『Demon Spear: Zonda』 in hand, Veyron directs all mana to defense instead of offense.

Leaving the offense on Zonda, he decided to focus on defense.

With that, he managed to survive the finishing move of Graneteet.

Although he suffered great damage, he avoided death.

「Now, it's our turn. 」

Gently saying that, he perfectly tracked Hagun ・ Gekishin Resshou with his Unique Skill 『Tracker』.

Body movement, and strength in every movement.

Unless, all of it was using the physical abilities of Devils, the difference was obvious.

Throwing away the thought of attacking, he became a force in itself. With that, unleash the attack, filled with a huge amount of Demonic Demon Energy.

Although Graneteet moved to intercept, as it was an attack he was very eloquent in; he was unable to hold on and was eventually destroyed.

The overwhelming force of the attack, caused the destruction of Granet's body almost instantly, and turned it into dust. And without losing momentum, he ran across the deck of the airship, and finally destroyed several nearby airships upon waking up.

Really, it was a mini version of the attack caused by the Veldora Sword.

「Good work, Zonda. This is the first time you are really useful. 」

「Don't be too cold, Boss! I am always useful ..... 」(EN: * ahem * uke intensify.)

It was the same casual conversation.

At the same time, Veyron repaired the damage in his tailcoat along with the damage to himself.

And good as new in seconds.

This is where the true power of the Spirit Form lies.

So, the two of them, went back to their master, Ultima.