Tensei Shitara Slime Datta

Chapter 247: Rimuru vs Yuuki pt1

This is not surprising. That was my honest reaction.

I tried to think calmly when we started to hit hard.

First of all, I can't understand why he's going to have a big war one month later.

Who knows which side will win if he fights against us on that day in that place.

Had he sent Chloe to me at that time, I would have been in trouble, even if I didn't lose straight away.

With Velda's strength, he will be able to face Veldora and Velgrynd while I am being tossed around by Chloe.

Furthermore, with Kagali, Vega and a number of angels, they might be able to kill Diablo and the others.

There are even some who can use special abilities like 'Teleportation' Mai, so I don't think that this is an entirely false prediction on my part.

Even with Ciel's calculations, our chances of winning are about forty percent. Which is not too high.

Although, apparently if I could kill Chloe without hesitation, then the odds would be reversed to an eighty percent chance of winning.

So I assumed that they were moving cautiously, for fear that I would act without hesitation, but my thoughts on the matter changed after witnessing the gathering of angels and the phenomenon of explosions.

Or you might say that I've been convinced of one thing.

If that was possible, then it was Velda, whose goal was to destroy the entire world, who had the advantage.

All that needs to be done is to keep us there and eliminate us by letting the angelic energy run wild.

What's the reason he didn't do this?

–It to buy time–

My opinion and Ciel fit.

In the end, Velda had said something quite believable when she disappeared, but what if it was all Yuuki's actions?

I feel like everything is starting to get into place.

“Ku, kukuku, ahahahahahahaha! Who would have thought?

Who would, really .. That you would be the most dangerous of all.

I'm impressed, Rimuru.

I want to destroy the world with my own power, if possible.

But unfortunately…

I'm not strong enough to beat you. Not only that but even the demons that were there–

–You are too unreasonable. Indeed, the coldness I felt when I first met you was real.

I should have completely gotten rid of you back then when I had the chance.

Maybe I'm a little crazy? Well, it's too late now.

No, maybe if you can stop me, it's just the will of the world.

After that, I will make a decision.

Good bye, Rimuru.

Surprisingly, I do like you.

–So I really want to be your friend .. ”

I realized that I believed those words sincerely.

I thought that through changing places with Velda after saying these words in the end, that Yuuki could relate his true feelings.

But I was wrong.

At this point, he had already started his preparations.

Or maybe the preparation has already started when we first met–

Maybe it's a sign of being a bad loser that I think is the right thing to do.

Ciel also had doubts, but was unable to find any conclusive weaknesses.

He said that it was because I was so kind-hearted and believed in Yuuki's words, that he suspected it was some kind of trick.

I laughed at him and said he thought too much about it. But just in case there was any meaning behind it all, we both speculated about what it could be.

One answer we can get is that the goal is to buy a month.

And that turned out to be true. Yuuki was inside Velda and made his own strength.

"You, you have deceived me to the end just to buy time …?"

"Ahaha, you know? That's right, Rimuru. Well, about that, Velda is also easily fooled as well. You know what they say about tricking your friends into deceiving your enemies? ”

"You can't be serious, I really believe–"

"Ha ha . That's what they call soft. You are really stupid for believing the words of the enemy, Rimuru. ”

Yuuki rudely shrugged her shoulders at me.

Seeing this, Diablo and Milim gnashed their teeth and looked at Yuuki with murderous hatred. However, the aura Yuuki emitted now was not comparable to what he had before. They were overwhelmed by it, unable to move a single step forward.

This is a frightening amount of growth – no, evolution.

Our weapons are evenly matched. In fact, I began to feel my lower possessions.

Veldanava did not even move when it blocked the blow of the Veldora Sword.

And the sword-wielding Yuuki was able to cleverly pass on the impact, unlike Velda.

"How did you gain so much power?"

“I feel no need to tell you. But I did make you wait an entire month, so I guess I can give you something. Quite simple, really. I just have to pressure Velda to become my subordinate. After analyzing his strength completely, I also analyzed his knowledge and understood everything. Thanks to that, I was able to easily obtain the strength of an awakened hero as well. Really lucky that I can swipe some of Leon's power. After that, I just need to turn our relationship into one of full dominance. Yes yes . It was easy to do after you crushed all of Velda's hopes and broke her spirit. And for that, thank you very much. ”

Yuuki said with a smile.

Now that I feel sorry, you can't count on this person to tell me the truth.

I cannot stop myself from asking, but there is a high chance that I will be cheated again if I allow myself to talk too much with him.

I had scolded Mai somewhat arrogantly before, yet I myself had been fooled. It's not a matter of laughing. Conversations will again be dangerous, and it would be best to concentrate everything on fighting them.

[I suspect what Yuuki just said is true, but I agree that further conversations will be dangerous. ]

Ciel also felt danger in it and agreed with my opinion.

First-class fraudsters are a bad thing to deal with.

I was so sure that I would not be fooled, but I had played straight into his hands. It makes me very angry. But focusing too much on that fact will only lead to bigger mistakes.

Then I really won't be able to laugh at Mai.

Yuuki just said that he has gained the power of an awakened hero. And while he didn't say anything about it, it wasn't strange for him to have the power of an awakened demon king either.

His former subordinate, Kazaream was also an awakened demon lord.

Hero and demon lord, these two different powers were united in an equal will known as Velda. And the creature that can freely control that power – that creature is the current Yuuki.

It was a shocking development, but clearly, seeing that Yuuki now had power on par with mine.

"And to think that you are the one who has the 'Wisdom Lord Raphael' all along. I had considered that possibility, and it turned out that was the case. My plan didn't go well, until I suspected you were anticipating my move. But the ability that Velda was looking for was in the hands of his greatest enemy. Now he really looks like a clown. Itis funny. ”

Just when I was thinking of ending the conversation, Yuuki started talking as if to ruin this strategy.

Yuuki's voice echoed happily as if he thought Velda was really funny from the bottom of his heart.

He's a really tough opponent.

I fended off Yuuki's sword and shut my mouth tightly as I slashed it back.

"ahahaha. Don't be so careful. You know Velda, he really believed that he was a reborn Veldanava. As if that could be true. He's a real idiot. It is nothing more than ability. It was Veldanava's original ability, and so he inherited all his memories, that's all. In other words, he was really no different from the likes of Kondou and Damrada. He was a miserable Manas, even inferior to irregular beings like Rudra. It doesn't make sense, does it? It was a misunderstanding for a mere tool that did not even have the dragon gene. But you know, even a fool like Velda can be effective as a support for me. Besides, that means I can now command all of Veldanava's abilities! ”

Perhaps his strategy was to cheat with this conversation, as he kept saying things I no longer listened to.

But in reality, the plan worked well.

The reason is because I can't concentrate well. We were in the middle of a fight, but Yuuki's words interfered with my ability to think.

Damn, he really is a dangerous opponent.

However, if what he said was true, it meant that he had the power to rival mine.

It was most likely true that Velda was a Manas. Just like Ciel, it is very useful to have someone who can support all of your abilities.

They can activate techniques for you that are too difficult to control. In other words, as you concentrate on melee combat like we are now, further attack methods can be set up without your opponent noticing it.

Maybe this is part of his plan. I suspect there is something behind it. The existence of Manas can be an important trump card that you want to keep secret. So of course, I wanted to find out what the reason was for associating this with me.

No, it might also make me worry about this is just what he wants, and there will be no end to it once I start looking for answers.

I realized once again, how much of Yuuki's enemy was troublesome to me.

“You think you can control all the power of Veldanava? Don't get carried away, you man! ”

Guy had been listening to Yuuki and my conversation and his red eyes lit up in anger as he looked at Yuuki and shouted.

As if following his directions, Velzado and Velgrynd started to nod.

"Composed! First of all, I was the one who sealed the Veldanava saint corpse. There is no way a person like you could use all of his strength without breaking the seal! ”

Ramiris shouted as if the explosion was unintentional.

Yuuki heard this and then he grinned with an evil expression.

-but wait? Why did Ramiris casually provide this all-important information? Sure, he had a very sloppy and awkward personality, but there was something obviously strange about this …

"Very bad! But your seal is meaningless. If it makes you angry, why don't you unseal it and confirm it yourself? "

“How dare you! Alright, I'll do that– ”

I was certain of that once I witnessed Ramiris would be affected by Yuuki's provocation.

"Diablo, stop Ramiris!"

"Okay my master . ”

Obeying my order, Diablo immediately started moving.

Soft, but firm.

He created a magical barrier around the frenzied Ramiris and sealed it inside.

"Hey, what's going on here, Rimuru?"

"Quiet . Yuuki just wants you to break the seal. Right now, you're just about to stick to it. ”

"What?!"

I calmly answered Ramiris who was shouting very sadly.

Ramiris was surprised when she heard my explanation. Of course he will. Anyway, he doesn't know at all.

If you only listen to the words of the exchange, then it will be difficult to be fooled by its contents. However, without realizing it, he would take the action he wanted. It's very silly if you calmly consider it, and so it's natural to wonder if there aren't any skills involved here.

There is clearly a need to ensure this.

Although it was possible that I would be controlled as well, I just had to believe that Ciel would do something.

[Give it to me . I will analyze Yuuki's skills. ]

After hearing Ciel's reliable reply, I started talking to Yuuki.

–Without letting my gaze get away from him, we kept exchanging heavy blows.

"You haven't changed from the way your impostor, Yuuki. ”

"ahahaha. Whatchu mean?"

“Do not be foolish. Your words deliberately captivate someone's mind, and you can even mislead the hearts of people with a strong will. This is definitely not on the same level as mere suggestion or hypnosis. Really very impressive. ”

"Thank you . But it's not very pleasant when someone has seen it. ”

"Say what you want!"

Yuuki brushed off my words as if they were meaningless.

Judging from how he was not gradual at all, he definitely anticipated that I would see him.

So that means that this mind control is not her trump card.

Wait, but what if that's the goal?

What if he mixed a little truth into a lie, then he could make me believe that truth was also a lie.

Or maybe it's the opposite pattern and he's mixing a little bit of a lie into the truth …?

[I think there's a big chance that it happens. Unfortunately, I have analyzed all his energy wavelength patterns including the sound print, but cannot determine whether he is lying or not. ]

I've been thinking a lot.

But it was painful that even Ciel could not tell them apart. If we cannot read anything from its expression, emotion, or wavelength, then there is little we can do.

This is one thing we can't handle …

So that means that I have to decide for myself. What information was there that Yuuki wanted me to believe was a lie?

[In addition, I have determined that there is a hidden power within Yuuki's words. This may be primitive magic, 'Kotodama. ']

Whahuh? 'Kotodama' – you said ?!

I asked Ciel for more details, and he said that the primitive magic was positioned at a level above the magic used by demons. It is the source of all magic.

However, it is a property that is not meant to be used to control physical phenomena but has the power to influence the mind.

While it had no effect on the physical, its influence on the mental realm was enormous.

In other words, it was a terrifying magic that could cripple the defensive barrier.

But the most surprising thing is that it can impact people who are so powerful that they awaken to the highest of abilities.

And by using this magic means you will become a mortal enemy to spiritual living beings.

Just as Ramiris is so easily misled, he has the ability to have an effect in your heart …

Right now, our skills with swords are the same.

Me or Yuuki haven't been in a hurry, but neither of us have been affected.

Yuuki's entire body was covered with God-level armor, but I doubt it would protect him from my Veldora Sword.

Similarly, I am not sure that I can stand being hit by Veldanava. After all, I have sensed the energy within that sword that surpasses even the Veldora Sword.

The power that should be called Veldanava– embodiment

"Are you really – is it true that you can control the power of Veldanava?"

The premonition came to me as if it were a heavenly revelation.

The reason Yuuki needs to buy time, is likely so that he can gain strength that can definitely defeat us. In that case, it makes sense that he has gained the power of Veldanava.

"What did you say? Really ridiculous. ”

“That's right, Rimuru. As I said, you have to break seal– ”

Guy and Ramiris disagreed with me, but Velzado and Velgrynd remained silent.

So does Milim.

Maybe they feel it. Same wave as Veldanava.

It was the overflowing power of the sword that Yuuki was holding.

"Aha, ahahhahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah !!"

Suddenly, Yuuki laughed as if a dam had broken.

He kept blocking my sword blows as he laughed.

Then-then

"Hej . Very good, Rimuru. Nothing will happen after the elves there release the seal. But I just want to see your desperation when it happens. After all, it is true that I unsealed. ”

After hearing Yuuki's words, everyone except me fell silent as if they had been frozen.

They must have felt that those words were true.

It's not a lie to make me careful. Because there is little reward in lying.

Then this means Yuuki has broken the Veldanava seal in one month.

And that was the reason he needed a one-month delay.

"Yes . That's the face I want to see. Anyway, I have decided to take this seriously now. I failed in my game to use the tools to destroy the world, so I better enjoy a little bit in the end, right? ”

Saying, Yuuki laughed as if she really enjoyed this from the bottom of her heart.