Tensei Shitara Slime Datta

Chapter 185: FaceOff

After absorbing the Velgrynd, the reconstruction began.

And then, leaving the busy one working on something Raphael-san alone, I teleported to the floating Airship alone.

It had already reached its maximum speed, hurtling at a speed beyond sound.

Although I can catch up, there is also the problem with "Mouse".

I think it's best to deal with the problem quickly.

Given the fierce battle that had just occurred on board this ship, it was truly miraculous that he could still fly in such a miserable state.

The demon who managed to enter before I kneeled down, greeted me.

The remains of the battle could not be seen at a glance. The damage done had been beautifully healed, showing their usual and beautiful splendor.

However, looking through the eyes of the highly adept appraiser, their Strength (Level of existence) had undergone a great change.

Perhaps the effect after completing the forced evolution, the little magic turbulence they had was now in perfect control.

It seemed that they understood something from this battle. It's a good thing.

On top of everything everyone was fine, I felt relieved.

"Great work! It's nice that everyone's okay. 」

"My word! We are not worthy of such words.

We, as commanded by Rimuru alike, have survived and gained strength! 」

The demons that raised these words lowered their heads together.

Eh? Even though I told you not to die, I didn't tell them to survive to the limit?

In order to survive and become stronger, what are they, some battle races ?!

I was surprised that they thought of me as a master who would give such ridiculous orders.

「Ah, Yes. Anyway, above all, I am glad you are all safe .... 」.

The devil seemed happy to receive my praise.

Oh well, whatever.

I may have to pay more attention from here, but we are actually in an emergency situation. I decided to reflect on it later.

I changed my mindset, and went on to confirm the situation.

「How is the situation" Rat "currently?」

「Kufufufufu. It looks like "Rats" just arrived on a transfer device. 」

Hm.

If I want to stop it, now is the time.

I considered killing "Mouse" here and there, and retrieving his memories.

However, individuals who surpassed A rank had high resistance, and retrieving memories protected by souls seemed difficult.

And for those with Ultimate Skills, it would fail without a doubt.

"Rice" just sneaks around, but according to Diablo a strong force is felt from it.

This was evident from the fact that he managed to steal some of the abilities of the Military Uniform. (EN: refers to Kondo. Rimuru called it this.)

If you want to steal the ability (Skill) in the truest sense, the other party's soul will be very important. Without it, if you just steal it from partially devouring meat, only the lower variants can be deconstructed ……

Even so to be able to break through the part of the Spatial Interference Barrier set up by the 600 Great Demons, he, without a doubt, possessed some sort of troublesome ability.

As originally planned, his strategy was to lure the mastermind behind the scenes with the Emperor as bait.

Thus depriving the root of evil from its roots.

The promise to release Emperor Rudra must of course be achieved.

「I shouldn't have to worry about him running away right?」

「Kufufufu. There's no problem!"

Goodly

I have set my goals, and given orders.

Let's clean up this mess quickly.

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"That "rat", taking the appearance of Gradim's man, Vega, pretended to protect Emperor Rudra when he activated the transfer device.

Nodding towards the small number of Elite Mage and Major General Xam would stay behind to guard, keeping,

「I'll go first. You guys quickly escaped too! 」

Leaving behind these insincere words, Vega moved away, and fled.

Naturally, He brought Emperor Rudra.

After arriving at the transfer facility room in the deepest part of the Imperial Capital palace, Vega destroyed the transfer device.

The thin, shining and mysterious magic formation shattered into pieces from the shockwave of Vega's power.

With this, the connection between the Airships transfer device and the Imperial Capital had been cut off. Satan can no longer pursue Vega.

Those who stayed behind would be slaughtered, but that was something Vega did not know to care about.

Vega took a breath, and a fearless wide grin appeared.

Vega has tremendous confidence in her strength.

However, he was considering the Devil from before. The one who killed the Beast King Gradim, and the one who fought with Kondo and Damrada; they were real monsters.

The Beast King Gradim was a powerful individual that surpassed the average Demon King.

However, Vega did not think he would lose to her, and if they were to really fight, he was confident of his chances of winning.

However, those monsters easily surpassed Vega who had reached the upper limit of human power as a Sage.

(Suck! Fuck them. You will really become stronger. You're just watching!)

Although his head was angry to the point that he felt filled with boiling fury, after suppressing his anger, he had brought the Emperor to the designated location as ordered at first.

「You've really spent your time, Vega. Was Emperor Rudra okay? 」

On the throne;

A chair that only the Emperor could sit on, a boy sat on it with a casual look.

He called out to Vega, who had just arrived, in a light tone.

Black hair and black eyes, original Japanese appearance ……

He was someone who should have been annihilated by Kondo, Kagurazaka Yuuki. (TN: That's one mistake I didn't miss.) (EN: I don't get Yuuki's hatred, he is a great villain ~)

And standing behind her was a stoic-faced beauty.

But contrary to her appearance, she is the strongest Hero, Chloe O'bell.

Chloe might not want to, as she unresponsively stood there with an uninterested look.

Acting according to his contract, he left an indifferent impression.

「He is fine. Although his head had some screws loose.

However, that Demon Lord Rimuru was truly a monster. That guy shut me down big time.

By the way, is everything okay here?

The coup was pressed or something, I heard from Gradim and the others?

So you're okay? 」

「Do I look okay?

I'm in serious trouble here, you know?

I've asked Chloe here to resurrect me if I die.

Thanks to that I barely lived, but I actually died.

Well, thanks to that, the Wishes (Goals) left in Chloe have dropped into one ……

It's all Kondo and Damrada's fault.

Be it Damrada or Kondo, they hide their true strength which is very disturbing. 」

Yuuki explained to Vega with exaggerated movements.

While he continued with his story, suddenly, he focused his gaze on Vega, who was,

「Ah ~ man, Vega. Dude, you're being tracked, aren't you? 」

Sighing, he lamented.

And then, holding his hand on Vega's back, the,

「Towers Eraser!」

With a single blow, he eliminated a clone of Moss who was doing reconnaissance on Vega.

That small devil the size of a fist, forcefully split in two, was destroyed without being able to resist.

「It was very close. A little more and they will arrive at this place in pursuit.

Or rather, it seems like Rimuru-san's subordinates are all very good for no apparent reason.

We're a little careless, aren't we? Vega, do your thing together. 」

「Y-yes. I became careless there, my fault .... 」.

Yuuki shrugged his shoulders.

Vega also looked like she was pouting. However, in reality he did not reflect at all.

In fact, he didn't realize it at the time because he was so busy, but he felt his pride being trampled on, he was furious at the point. There is no room for reflection.

Quite irritated, it seems like one should not be rash with Rimuru's subordinates.

Yuuki moved to a different location.

Bringing Vega and Chloe, she moves with transfer magic.

On the outskirts of the capital, this was where corpses were organized.

The location where Velgrynd was trapped and gave pain to the Mixed Corps in the "Crimson Purge", this was where the corpses of the elites directly under Yuuki lay.

The purgatory fire that would not disappear no matter what, after some time, began to weaken, and finally extinguished.

Naturally, they looked like moments before death, it seemed like they barely managed to do their duty ……

If it's just called, angels aren't a threat. Their average combat potential was only around the "B +" rank".

Although, in general since summoning a larger demon was rank "A-", they were quite threatening to the human country.

Although they would fail against an elite Demon Lord, a strength of over 1,000,000 ranked "B +" would be more than enough.

But, it was only considering the case of facing the human race.

While there was no problem towards the older Demon Lord class, the Octogram members were currently on a completely different scale in terms of quality.

Therefore this time, for the first time, Yuuki decided to try and incarnate the Angels using Emperor Rudra.

Until now, these executions were taboo, but given the fact that he had lost half his mind at this point, he could have been tempted when Judge King Michael's proposal came into force.

The living and the dead, to make a difference, have both been prepared.

This place also suited Yuuki's purpose.

it served the purpose of cutting off pursuers, and since they had removed the tracking clones, they now felt safer.

Vega understood Yuuki's actions, and just as she was thinking that, she,

"What is this place? What happened to the battle ……? 」

Emperor Rudra, who was in a daze until now, opened his mouth.

While he was only half conscious, it seemed like he would wake up shortly.

Although a little earlier than planned, Yuuki decided to move his plan to the next phase.

Yuuki gives Vega a wink, as she and Chloe hide away.

Seeing that, Vega understood Yuuki's intentions.

It is one of several predetermined patterns.

Understanding this he quickly knelt down, and faced the emperor.

While accidents pile up, this is still within hope.

Without any changes they will use the special Skills of Ultimate Emperor Ultimate Skills 『Justice King Michael』, and use Armageddon.

This is the role Vega has determined.

Yuuki was relieved that Vega understood.

(That guy, I'm afraid he'll forget because he's an idiot ..).

Contrary to his belief, Vega has also been equipped with the so-called "brain".

Despite being arrogant about his strength, when he thought about it he only remembered a few individuals whose strength exceeded Vega's. (TN: I can think of some, like the whole Rimuru troupe.)

After all, he let out a long sigh seeing that his strategy was going well.

Vega, not really listening to Yuuki's speculations in detail.

However, by using the Emperor's abilities, their current goal would be achieved.

Regarding Vega's role in a series of coup battles, it was the actualization of their final goal, making Emperor Rudra successfully use Armageddon.

Well, it was originally Yuuki's role, but as the coup plan went awry, the baton was handed over to Vega's center.

If Yuuki dies, then Vega will execute him.

In the initial plan, they would finish conquering the Ruminas, and execute before the final clash with Guy, but due to some unexpected incidents, the plan was pushed forward.

「Your Majesty, you are fine! This gradim is very worried! 」

While acting as a Gradim, Vega explained the situation to the Emperor.

His army was annihilated, Kondo, Damrada and the other Royal Knights were expected to be annihilated as well.

While Velgrynd was stalling for time, he somehow escaped with the Emperor; he recited a thought scenario.

"What did you say!? Are you saying Damrada and Velgrynd are still fighting? 」

"Yes, Your Majesty! Kondo-dono and Damrada-dono are currently engaged in a fight to the death ... 」.

"–Is it so . Then, before it's too late, we have to save them.

I will call the angels. Make preparations !! 」

「But, Your Excellency ..... !!」

Without letting it be seen, a smile appeared on the face under the helmet.

Even though he was wondering if the Emperor would actually perform the angel summoning, it seemed like everything was going well.

"Just a little more, and it's over," he thought, a natural smile breaking through his facade.

But, that's too naive.

"God? That would be troublesome. Ice Besides, there was no need to save them.

After all, both are dead. 」

A beautiful voice rang out in Vega's ears.

No way! Vega thought as she tried to deny the idea that had just come to her mind.

But, as if mocking his actions,

"Hey you . You dare ruin your Truly pleasure?

Your life is not enough to make up for this ……

It was so friendly to cry out in pain and suffering to calm my heart. 」

As if out of nowhere, someone suddenly appeared behind his back.

And then, he saw the feeling of a muzzle being pushed into his head.

Although there was a helmet on his head, for some reason he clearly felt it.

「T-Wait!」

「Repent when you are caught in fear! “Fear of Revenge (Cursed Prison of Revenge and Fear)” 」

Even with his soul devoured, he faced endless torment by the horde of ghosts.

A peak of anti-individual mind-breaking magic, a synthesis of the King Abaddon Extinction, and the bullet of Necrosis, is shot.

The gun, large and rough in the hands of a woman, was fired.

Being an enlarged variant of the one Kondo once had, his strength was also expected to increase.

The magic effect sealed inside the bullet fired from a large gun was released on the inside of Vega's skull.

With a single blow, Vega's flesh was corroded by the curse; his soul, being a prisoner of endless suffering.

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Uo ……

Not given a chance to explain himself, he was shot without hesitation ……

As expected of Carrera.

Another name on the individual rank to never, get angry.

Or rather, putting aside the polite Diablo, the ones like Testarossa and Carrera are pretty creepy huh.

In that aspect, I am very happy Ultima is calm and calm.

It's hard to believe he's a demon.

She was called 「Ojou-sama」 by her subordinates, her main aide was the butler as well, she seems to have been well-bred.

He probably has a lot of influence.

Speaking of which, she might even be the daughter of the Demon King.

(TN: raw materials also use ⁇ here, but since this one obviously does not refer to the Devil Nobles or Octagram members, I translate it as a demon lord to avoid confusion.)

This is no good.

Seeing Carrera hunt down "Rice" without hesitation, I started wandering around.

They have asked to let them end the Emperor and "Rice", and I have given them permission, but the result is this.

But well, what's left is that biting Emperor's bait huh.

Ultima was excited about killing the emperor, and came to me, wanting to do it.

So I decided to give it to him.

and thus, my opponent will be the mastermind.

「Oy, stop hiding and get out. You're there, right? Yuki! 」

I asked him to face the darkness,

「Jeez, am I open? Can't expect less from Rimuru-san. 」

Yuuki said as he walked out.

Just like how he had returned to the Royal Capital, with a nonchalant look, and a light feeling as if he had met an old friend.

But I can't leave him alone. He's too dangerous.

"I guess . It is good that you do it well.

By the way, any last words before you die? Die

「Ahahaha. Straight to the point uh, Rimuru san. But you think I die so easily? 」

「No I don't, but you've gone overboard.

But, if you don't do more than this, we can be satisfied just by sealing you ……

So what did you say? Your freedom will be restricted, but it's better than dying, right? 」

「Naif, still too naive. You haven't changed at all, it's still a good shoe too ……

But, the best thing is that you stop thinking you have won! 」

it was impossible as expected huh.

I thought that was impossible from the beginning.

However, there is a problem freeing Chloe, and Chloe making a strange request (Komando) to her will only cause the situation to turn for the worse.

I want to try to manage the situation to make sure this doesn't happen, but I don't think it's possible.

We faced each other, and quietly prepared ourselves.