Tensei Shitara Slime Datta

Chapter 188: The One Who Observes

Interestingly from thin air, Dino raised a large sword that was comparable in size to her.

The one-eyed sword was thick and wide, seemingly possessing a high killing power and capable of destroying enemies with its weight.

A huge weapon that did not match any light equipment like leather armor, it was a God-class greatsword that read the name "Crumbling Fang".

Beretta, on the other hand, was completely empty-handed; however, her body consisted of Demonic Steel originally made by Rimuru.

But at this moment, as a result of his form adapting well to Beretta's magic power, the material has turned into Adamantite (Bio-Demon Steel) similar to that of Zegion.

When magic power circulated within him, it [1] had become a deadly weapon that had a power stronger than Legend-class weapons.

Its toughness was unmatched in the labyrinth to the point that ordinary weapons could not scratch it. That's Beretta.

Against Dino who used a weapon, it did not mean that Beretta, who was unarmed, was at a disadvantage.

However, the offensive capabilities of Dino's weapons seem to exceed Beretta's defensive capabilities.

Thus, Dino moved lightly to break the tension that stretched between the two.

Beretta skillfully counteracts Dino's sword attack despite being unarmed.

Without receiving an attack first, Beretta led Dino with a movement that united both attack and defense.

While Dino's attack only came from the sword, Beretta's entire body was a weapon. Unarmed is not to be a loss – instead, it allows him to use more attacking methods.

For Beretta, who was a Chaos Doll, attribute transformation was her forte.

He directed the Sacred attribute to a place adapted for demonic attribute attacks. Thus, the position of Dino is closed by the localized Baretta Holy Barrier for anti-individual use.

He faced Dino with calculated moves so he gained an advantage.

But, Beretta's true state of affairs was a situation where she barely maintained the current complicated operation akin to inserting a needle.

After all, an attribute attack, both Sacred and Demon, did not become a decisive blow.

Dino is a Fallen Angel. He was originally a Holy attribute existence that turned into a Devil attribute, so he had to be weak against a Sacred attribute.

But to Dino, Saints and even Devils were familiar attributes to him. Therefore, he has no weaknesses.

Beretta was saved by the fact that Dino could not handle both attributes.

Also, this was a situation where just one punch of fusion of both attributes by the Unique Skill Beretta 『Holy-Demonic Fusion』 could somehow cause damage to her.

On the other hand, even if it was just a sword attack, that single attack could cut Beretta easily.

The power of Adamantite became extremely helpless in front of a God-class weapon.

At a glance, Beretta had continued the battle in a favorable position but the situation could soon be reversed with one wrong move.

Beretta, who understood this situation well, devoted herself to buying and buying, as she did not fight for victory.

He understood that he could not win against Dino, but the victory for him was not the defeat of his opponent.

Of course, it would be great for him to win, but a true victory in this situation was the completion of his duty of protecting Ramiris.

As long as he could protect Ramiris, then even if he was defeated, it was possible for him to bounce back later.

Because of this, Beretta prioritized stalling over everything, and therefore she chose a strategy that relied on, potentially sacrificing herself, and so on, which means that he should not be impatient when facing Dino's attack.

Dino, on the other hand, accurately saw Beretta's intentions.

However, saying that he would destroy it just because he saw it, that was not the case.

What he only needs to be aware of is the combined attack by 『Holy-Demonic Fusion』.

The aura that interweaves the sacred attributes and attributes of the demons wearing Beretta's body could attack and penetrate the attribute defenses.

Basically, defending against this attack was impossible. He would definitely receive damage unless he surpassed it with his will and magic power.

Although it was only a Unique Skill, it was incredible that it could damage Dino, who possessed the Ultimate Skill.

He should praise his high-Beretta offensive ability which is as far as surprising.

However, this ability was not used in defense.

Due to his overly high defensive abilities, he seemed to be poor in self-defense techniques.

At the moment Beretta is facing off well against Dino's attack, but that's only because Dino remains cautious in accepting Beretta's attack.

If Dino turned into a serious attack, Beretta would definitely not survive safely.

Dino carefully ensures that Beretta has no hidden objects.

It's very troublesome but it's a necessary job to neutralize Beretta in this place.

Anyway, Beretta will come back to life soon even if she gets killed.

That was what caused him to make the guards of every floor of the labyrinth sleep.

He could kill people if they were not one of Ramiris' subordinates by destroying their 'Resurrection Bracelet', but if his subordinates were killed then they would rise again.

A very troublesome ability given to Ramiris.

Therefore, Dino did not defeat Ramiris' subordinates inside the labyrinth, but instead, he neutralized them. It is important to kill Ramiris who is the foundation if such an opportunity arises.

(It's really troublesome. Even fighting Beretta herself takes a lot of effort ..).

By the way, at first Dino did not understand that the evolutionary ceremony was held at the victory celebration party.

With a request from Yuuki, he contacts Guy in the middle of a victory celebration party and plans to cause a clash between himself and Rimuru.

And then he looked at the situation while hiding so that he was not involved in it.

Everything was part of Yuuki's plan, so he was in a position to cooperate with her.

The plan goes well, and there are signs that Guy seems to be starting to go berserk. But Guy opened his heart. It became peaceful for some reason and he realized that the plan had failed.

"If circumstances like this, even my spying behavior will be exposed," fortunately, dino has decided to step down at the right time …. . .

He noticed that the situation inside the labyrinth was strange.

It became quiet as if it had fallen asleep.

That was his chance.

For the sake of him serving the figure – people lying in Yuuki – Ramiris's existence has become an obstacle.

He did not personally dislike Ramiris, but he who lived as he pleased like he had forgotten his original role to be a dangerous existence for master Dino.

No, rather it was not the dangerous Ramiris.

The labyrinth with many Devils rivaled the immortal Demon God living within it.

It's not an impenetrable place.

Not to mention, the latest technological research that could be called the core of the lost civilization was carried out in the deepest part of the labyrinth.

Because the potential of an ordinary war attacking him from the front to destroy a research facility was certainly unachievable.

So, it is necessary to seal the labyrinth at any cost.

The simplest way to do that is to remove Ramiris. Dino decides that he has no time to think of any other way.

Yuuki had always thought the labyrinth was dangerous.

Also, Ramiris ability.

It could be said that when one was trapped inside the labyrinth and the entrance was closed, escaping would be difficult.

Ramiris'『Labyrinth Creation』 is an ability that is too dangerous, because it is a glimpse of the ability that creates the world.

Dino also agreed with this thought.

Therefore, he needed to kill Ramiris in this place.

When he robs the physical strength of the powerful people in the labyrinth, they fall asleep quite easily.

If it was this time, there would be no obstacles coming.

He was a little regretful about killing Ramiris because he was a close friend, but even so, he did not hesitate.

「Beretta, you did well. Sleep now, “Fallen Hypno (Slothful Sleep)” !! 」

Dino, without hesitation, unleashed his now reusable Ultimate Skill abilities [2].

Strong hypnotic induction.

Rejecting him with determination is useless. For those who need rest, they will surely fall into eternal sleep.

It was Dino's strongest ability that provided a wide range effect.

Because Dino knew that it was meaningless even if he killed Beretta, he dropped Beretta with the effect of ability.

Just like him, even Ramiris who was being protected fell asleep under the influence of Dino's abilities.

「Seriously there are too many strong people in this place. Really, really sucks. . . 」

Confirming that Beretta had collapsed, Dino muttered.

He glanced at Ramiris who was sleeping soundly,

「Actually, I don't want to do something like this ... . but I'm not telling you to forgive me.

Good bye, Ramiris. 」

(EN: sayonara is written in katakana here, for several reasons. Maybe just be there to make it more dramatic?)

With a cruel light in his eyes, Dino, without hesitation, extended his hand towards Ramiris――

The devil is a race that does not need sleep

Because of this, Beretta barely manages to counter Dino's abilities.

He protected Ramiris from Dino's glowing spear hand using his body as a shield.

Dino's spear hand pierced through Beretta's Adamantite body with ease.

He did not seem to care about Beretta's defensive power because she was currently not wearing any magic power defense.

Instead of saying she managed to resist the ability, she did not need to sleep.

She forcibly made Beretta enter Sleep Mode and Beretta already lacked combat capabilities.

But, uh,

「Fu, fufufu. I intentionally let my core be destroyed. As a result, I will now die and come back to life perfectly.

It's not over yet, Dino. I will not let you kill my master! 」

Beretta's voice had no sign of despair and was convinced by their victory.

"Craud . During childhood until you rise, there is no obstacle for me to kill Ramiris! 」

Shouted Dino, denying Beretta's words.

However, Beretta's confidence is just right.

While he was stalling for time to buy, the situation had improved for the better.

Instead, in this first place inside this labyrinth――

「No, I won't let you do it.

"Gehenna Lord (Dark Soul Lord)" This Adalman will be your opponent! 」

One person— No, one skeleton entered the Research Room as if responding to Dino's voice.

「I'm asking you to delay him, Adalman. 」

When Beretta called out to him with confidence, she became a particle of light and disappeared.

Adalman nodded and began to take over the fight.

Inside the labyrinth, the second battle had begun.

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He's really fed up with this.

Even Adalman is not a threat to Dino. However, without destroying his "Resurrection Bracelet" Adalman could not be killed completely.

On the contrary, from Adalman's side, being able to buy time to fight Dino, who was of a higher rank, was enough.

Moreover,

「Do you have time to waste face now?」

A voice rang out, and a sharp slash grazed Dino's cheeks.

This is the sword Albert – that appeared after Adalman – sword.

A single strike with a God-class weapon from Albert, who was the best swordsman.

Albert does not seem to have mastered the armor, and it is certain that Dino is still profitable ……

The attack on Adalman was besieged by two revived – Albert and Beretta men.

And then, his second attack reached Dino with the help of Recovery Magic in the powerful Support Magic category.

Magic does not affect someone who has the Highest Skills.

In a sense, this was a natural result because Ultimate Skills had a higher magic rank. But, it is effective even if it only gives an indirect effect rather than a direct one.

In other words, weakening magic and the like would not work, but providing support to the allied vanguard was effective.

And in addition, it is the combined effect of 〈Matt Dead〉 with 〈Heavenly magic〉 from Adalman which is the best Grand Priest Class.

Beretta has been able to show abilities that exceed this some time ago, Albert is also in top condition.

The exchange of super special movements by two pioneers that can damage even spiritual life forms.

Regarding the special sleep, it had no effect since the Undead and Demon did not need to sleep.

He, who should have been at a much higher rank, was fighting hard against 3 people of lower rank than him, which caused him to lose his trust …….. “Did I weaken because of my lazy habits long ago? ”

Although it could be said that Dino still had some composure, being able to think of such joking thoughts.

"Shut up! Yet the two of you came to attack the weak me, don't say that proudly!

Damnit damnit! Why anyway? Time's too good, you know !? 」

It's too much for Dino, the time when Adalman appears too perfect.

It was unnatural for Adalman to appear as soon as Dino used a ranged attack that was "Fallen Hypno".

It seems that the arrival of the attack was predicted from the beginning ……

(No, as expected I thought too much about it ..).

He denied his own thoughts, and finished dealing with the attacks of the two vanguards.

Dino was also a high-level swordsman who equalled Albert in sword techniques, who had Super-Special Steps.

However, he was able to fight evenly due to his physical abilities rather than his techniques.

Because ino's Slothful King Belphegor D Dino has a special ability to increase his strength if he does not move.

If you say it clearly, he can basically increase his energy by conserving his energy.

Although there was a limit to the maximum amount he could spend at one time, he could use it arbitrarily in Hyper Mode to surpass his usual state.

With that ability, Dino was able to gain tremendous fighting strength temporarily.

Therefore, since he still had an excess of strength, he had to ascertain the most efficient way to kill the 3 people in front of him…. . ……

「Fuu, fuhahahaha! I'm glad I'm happy. It might not matter even if I tell you.

You're being observed, you know.

That's natural, right? Have you thought about your place now?

After all, it is the territory of the Great Demon Lord Rimuru-sama. You can't do anything you want.

Of course, this battle is also being observed (monitored) 」

Adalman told Dino completely as if what he said was a known fact.

No, if he thought more about it, he would also agree.

Even Dino could see that Demon King Rimuru had a frightening ingenuity, enough to set up this extremely profound plan.

If that was the case, even if they managed to reject "Fallen Hypno" at first, they wouldn't be coming soon, he might need to be careful to reuse it.

Since Dino knew that they would come back to life even if he had killed them, it was expected that he would definitely aim to neutralize them with a sleep attack.

And if they understood the timing of its reuse, he would not have an effective way to completely silence them.

Above everything――

(This, I …. "Observer", is being observed, he said!?)

――It's a shame.

It's Dino's pride, who is initially lazy in nature, and Adaman manages to anger Dino.

It was a rule for Dino to achieve the greatest results with the least amount of effort, therefore he avoided using energy-consuming abilities in vain.

But that doesn't mean he won't.

(Maybe it's good if I end it quickly!)

Dino unleashed all of her strength in anger, her unwilling nature had disappeared.

He made the biggest mistake by not realizing who was actually observed and therefore, he could not let the person who knew this information live.

「It's troublesome, but I can't say it either.

Don't think bad about me! "Destruction of Fall (Temptation to Destruction)" !! 」

The law was rewritten, and the positive factor began to turn into a minus.

Energy that leads to the suspension of activity, regardless of life or death. However, since there was no forcing force, it was the target of a technique that voluntarily walked on the path to destruction.

It can be seen as a kind of hypnotism, but the effects caused by this ability exist on different levels.

Because anyone who fails to resist this will surely die.

The inducement point this time was "Destruction", but Dino could make the target perform a certain result with hypnosis. It was a versatile ability.

Because it does not use sound as a medium, a barrier or the like cannot defend against it which may be an important point.

As one of the seven deadly sins, "Sloth" can also be called one of the most terrible ultimate abilities. .

That's because it's an ability that can give absolute control over people with emotions and intelligence. .

Due to the activation of Dino's ability, everyone who was in this place fell and their deaths were confirmed.

Dino had a harder time than she thought.

They were existences who had yet to obtain an Ultimate Skill, yet he shuddered at the fact that they were only subordinates of a single Demon Lord.

To be precise, Beretta held two positions because she was Ramiris' subordinate, but that kind of thing was irrelevant.

(Really ...... they are not the highest ranking people among the subordinates of Demon Lord Rimuru, right?)

This was the point Dino justified in wanting to complain.

In Dino's opinion, his opponents could now become key figures among Rimuru's subordinates.

But after fighting with Albert and the others, it seems that he will have to make upward adjustments in his evaluation.

Since it had become an emergency, a high-ranking group had been dispatched. Among the remaining high-ranking people, he had confirmed that Benimaru had gone elsewhere.

The only threat left to Dino is Shion, but he has yet to awaken the Ultimate Skill.

He was very cautious and, after confirming the situation, it seemed like the right answer for him to wait until the last minute when the success rate increased.

Because if Benimaru, Shion and Souei also participated in the fight with the three he had just defeated, the situation would become even more difficult even if he did not lose.

Being relieved for now, Dino reached out his hand and headed towards Ramiris' corpse to confirm the result.

“Fallen Catastrophe” is an ability that spreads hypnotic waves to the environment, so there is no escape from it.

The effect is displayed if the target sunbathes in it, even in a sleeping condition. Instead, the target would die without being able to hold it in their sleep.

Dino is convinced of Ramiris' death and touches the body.

―― He touched it (corpse), or what it should be.

The corpse turned into particles of light, as it took the shape of a butterfly and flew around the neighborhood of Dino.

As if it was mocking Dino ……

(Way Impossible ....... it's just an illusion!?)

He didn't want to believe it because it was unbelievable.

But ... of course, Adalman said it.

"This battle is being observed as well".

(Is that a provocation? To make me use my trump card ......!?)

So, when he thought about it, it was unnatural for Adalman to say that remark there even though it did not create an advantage against Dino.

But, even if it could create a favorable situation, it was not something he could understand.

In other words……

Thunk, thunk――

Slowly, someone's footsteps sounded.

A beautiful butterfly of light flew, as if dancing, towards the person who was walking calmly and touching the person's hand.

And the butterfly returned to the form of a fairy who slept sweetly .. Ramiris, who slept innocently and looked happy.

Ramiris is handed over to a man with blackish blue hair next to the owner of the hand, who stands absent and before anyone realizes it,

「Souei-dono, I left Ramiris-sama to you」

A man said it calmly.

「Yes, leave it to me. Support?"

「No need. I myself have enough 」

From the beginning, the defense for Ramiris was done perfectly.

In the depths of the safest labyrinth, many layers of traps were installed.

With the instructions of a certain person, they were ordered to fight to a minimum in order to eliminate the abilities of the one who came as a spy.

They follow orders faithfully.

The only one who doesn't know about this is Ramiris.

And now–

The strongest existence within the labyrinth started to move.

It had engulfed itself in a cocoon to develop its abilities, but its consciousness was always awake.

It was always paying attention because of the Thinking Link, and it completely understood the situation.

Because thanks to his extraordinary and absolute defense, Ramiris' safety is assured.

Inside the labyrinth, the third fight begins.

Standing in front of Dino is "Master Mist (Master Phantasmal)" Zegion.

He is the strongest creature in this labyrinth.

[1] Beretta's body. It's completely Adamantite.

[2] Think that his abilities have cooldown.