Tensei Shitara Slime Datta

Chapter 39: Gears of Fate

So ... a man appears like a clown and chants some things about a ruined plan or something.

Of course I understand. It's all his fault. No question about that.

I mean, we didn't even ask him, but he went and confessed his crime ... is he an idiot?

Act like a great person while looking like that. Maybe he's not dressed like a clown.

Maybe he's a clown, so I conclude.

From what I gathered, he also led the Orc Lord here.

Clown – Gelmudo-san seems to be very angry.

Moreover, he seemed to be trembling and very confused, so he was extremely incoherent.

Is he just lacking calcium? I think the devil needs vitamins.

The clown said,

「Truly a useless fool!

It's all because you haven't evolved into a demon lord even after eating giant lizards and trash!

Make this great Gelmudo-sama appear here !!! 」

Terrible way of speaking.

Waking up with these words, Gabil called.

「Ah, Gelmudo-sama! You came to save us! 」

Eh? This lizard ... does he faint all the time?

You ... He calls you food orcs, you know.

"Ah? Oh, what do you know, this is Gabil. You should have been killed!

Bodo time . Since I came here I might as well finish the job.

Rejoice! You are dying for my sake !! 」

Saying so, Gelmudo pointed his hand at Gabil.

And said, "Die!", He fired a magic bullet at her.

「Protect Gabil-sama!」

「Gabil-sama is in danger!」

Shouting their lungs – followers of Gabil.

A magic bullet dropped five lizardmen.

Well, maybe because hitting five targets weakens him, or maybe they're really tough, but nobody dies.

Very wounded, but still alive.

「Guys ... what does this mean, Gelmudo the same? !!!」

The panicked Gabil asked.

Find out, you're used to it! However, this is not the right time to say it.

Betrayed by the most trusted man, Gabil's face was desperate.

「Ga .. Gabil-sama, dangerous here .. please run ...!」

Even when on the verge of death his subordinates were worried about him. What a great subordinate he has.

Soldiers who miss a commander .. something like that?

「Low lizard! If you want to die that much, I will happily kill all of you!

And have the Orc Lord devour your body !!! 」

While saying that, I felt like he was collecting a larger magic bullet in his hand.

That's not magic, is it? I don't hear the mantra. It felt more like he was collecting magic in one place.

Hmph.

I walked forward, right in front of the lizardmen.

Right in front of the frightened and trembling Gabil.

My expression was hidden by a mask.

I wonder how I look at Gabil? A thought passed.

Why am I walking here?

Gabil interests me. So I'll save him. That's the only reason.

That's all the reason I need. I have chosen to live as I please.

I live free!

It's the kind of "me" I want to show Gabil.

However, he looked completely confused. Maybe all the new information is weighing on his brain?

But don't worry. Not that I want him to say something.

I'm just pissed at that clown.

Gelmudo, however, completely ignored me and fired a magic bullet.

「Fuhahahaha! I will show you high-class demonic power!

Die up! Shisha no Koushinenbu !!! (Death March Dance) 」

The huge magic bullet, split in the air, and as if drawing a circle flew towards us.

Unfortunately, it won't pass me.

In my child's form, I raised my little hand as if to grab it.

And with just that, a magic bullet was absorbed into it.

I can analyze it. It was a simple magic manipulation skill.

With low energy costs, it is easy to change the output. Well, as long as the caster is still in range.

If he goes all-out firing this round, then he's no threat to me.

Let's make sure, please,

「Hey, do you really intend to kill me with this boring skill? To test your words, could you show me how to die? 」

Saying that, I fired a magic bullet.

If I want, I can also share it as he has, but I see no need. Putting in more magic energy, I made it the size of a fist.

It made me think. What he shot was the size of the head, so it was probably denser and stronger.

If I use the same magic theory as the fire bullet, I should be able to increase its power even further.

So fun!

Don't forget that clowns look pretty tough, so he makes a great target.

And if I get tired of this, I can eat it.

I'm speeding up the bullet and making contact with the clown. And when that happens, I release magical energy.

Gelmudo was sent flying.

He intended to dodge, but could not due to the sudden acceleration.

Rolling over, he desperately began to renew his wound.

Heehs. He has regeneration skills. Isn't that awesome! I'm sure he tastes good.

Let's enjoy (eat) my first demon.

As if understanding my intentions, Benimaru and Ranga stood happy, but alert.

And Shion, saddened at not being able to go all out ... No, that wasn't her appearance.

Instead, his eyes sparkled happily watching my quarrel.

Don't know how he'll vent it all out later, but it'll be fine.

I walked leisurely towards Gelmudo – who was still rolling on the ground.

「Awake. Aren't you going to show me the power of a High-class Devil? 」

I kicked the collapsed Gelmudo.

It seemed like it was stronger than I expected, because he was enchanted again.

A fragile man.

「Y-you-you! How dare you! To a high place .. 」

Kicking the ground, I immediately appeared right in front of Gelmudo.

Targeting his solar plexus, I threw a few punches. A punch reinforced with armor.

Of course I did not feel any pain from the impact, but as my punch got deeper and deeper into his flesh, Gelmudo's face turned into sadness.

Without a care, I kept punching the man.

And then again, I fired a magic bullet.

Although I can manage its power, I can tell that the bullet did five times more damage than a single blow.

Unless I start infusing my punch with energy, of course. If I do, my punch also becomes very deadly, and energy consumption grows.

However, since bullets use less energy, it is a more efficient weapon.

It seems like I can fight bare-handed like a certain warrior race. Not that I'm gonna do it.

But after all, this man was clearly above A rank, but was still much weaker than Benimaru.

Why yes?

OlSolution. It is based on a ranking system as defined by humans that focuses on the amount of energy in circulation.

However, even if those with the same amount of energy fought, people who were able to utilize it more efficiently would benefit.

Moreover, since skill levels are not included in the rankings, a large difference in strength tends to occur among those who have the same rank≫

So that's how it is.

Levels are not something I can understand just by looking. Because it's not a game, if I don't fight them, I won't know.

And that was why Hakurou, whose skill level was definitely high, had obtained that powerful body.

Even if you have a lot of energy, it is meaningless if you cannot use it.

So now, I know I cannot possibly lose against Gelmudo or the Orc Lord.

「Hey, can't you put on a good show? Or is the clown's appearance just for laughing? 」

What skills does he have?

I felt no threat from him. Instead, it was like I asked the shopkeeper to show me his wares.

「Ap-ap-ap ... you! Yyy-youuu !!! Such words, for high ranking demons, such as ... you .. 」

Can't this guy respond well when asked?

「Stop! Please stop! I am supported by the Demon King! To do something like that !!! 」

Looks like he said something.

It sucks . Does she think that she will be able to cry about this to her customers?

And ... demon king Leon is, well, my prey.

"And? How do you plan to cry back to them? You don't think that I'll let you live, do you? 」

Hearing my question, Gelmudo paled and he began to tremble in fear.

Such a response is funny. As expected of a clown.

Gelmudo then used some sort of spell and flew into the air. It seems he tried to escape.

But, what occurred to me to see that was: the magic looks delicious!

I can fly by growing wings, but not at supersonic speed. This guy, on the other hand is pretty fast. I want it .

And that doesn't mean I plan to let him go.

I shot him with a fire bullet.

Well, even if it doesn't hit, I've tied a sticky thread to his leg.

Gelmudo crashed into the ground. He was so confused that he didn't even put up a guard.

Although I like people who crave subordinates, I hate the opposite personality type.

Especially those who will take advantage and throw people – for them I show no mercy. But since he has various abilities, let's at least chew him a little.

When I approached,

「Kieeeeeeeeeeeee !!! Getaway! You are done! The demon lord will not forgive you !!! 」

He exclaimed while trying to crawl away.

Demon king, yes. It seems like he knows a lot, and I definitely want to question him, but there is a chance that he might run away.

It might be necessary to interrogate him before he has a chance.

Even if I ate it, I would not gain his knowledge. I can only get his skills. But it's also a bit random.

Although I can acquire skills, there are too few of them is one of the drawbacks (if I can call it that).

I approached in silence.

In fear, Gelmudo fired a magic bullet at me while crawling away. Not that they have an effect.

I drove them all away with my barrier.

He doesn't have enough strength to break through my barrier. That's as much as we've built.

After finally finding the answer, he stood up and tried to escape.

The Orc Lord was standing there, was he planning to ask for help?

Bodo time . I'll let him do that.

After all, I have planned to annihilate the Orc Lord later. If the two of them came at once, it saved me some trouble.

I could easily beat them alone, but this was very exhausting.

I wouldn't mind if the orc master peacefully surrendered; I don't hate him.

The easier this ends, the happier I will be.

Although I was worried that the Orc army would run around causing trouble in the forest.

While thinking about these things, I let him distance himself from me.

「You fool! Don't just stand there doing nothing! Save me!

Ahhaha! I don't know who you are, but you should be able to see the power of this orc! Go, Mr Orc! Make the idiot who dared to attack me regret. 」.

* doshun! *

A head rolled.

* Tray, baribori … *

The body of the Gelmudo is cut into thousands of pieces.

* Guchaguchaboriboriguchabaki *

Ueh .. He's being eaten.

Lord Orc, to whom Gelmudo ran with the intent to intimidate me, had beheaded him with a butcher knife.

And tore his body apart, he started eating it.

What to say ..he really died like a child.

And besides, Orcs also aim to eat it? Or is it because of instinct?

Whatever the case, it's a bit troublesome.

His eyes were emitting a pale light, he seemed to have become intelligent.

At that moment, the Orc God, who had moved based on instinct alone, finally gained self-awareness.

And released an aura that could not be compared to his past self.

≪ Ascertained. The magical energy of the Orc Lord had greatly increased.

Developed into a demon king.

Individual: Orc Lord has evolved into Demon Lord Orc Disaster≫

I didn't ask about that! I can do it without explanation.

Seriously, cut me loose.

Without caring about my mind,

「Fuhaaaa! I am the Demon Lord Orc Disaster. The Devourer of the World's.

Call me, Demon King Gelmudo !!! Honor was given to my first victim !!! 」

View .

Just because I got a little carried away. "That's why I should have killed him!" I curse. .. Well, it's too late now.

Just like some aliens with M-shaped bald spots, get carried away and lose. Letting enemies increase their strength only to lose afterwards. Depressing.

I always made fun of him when I read that, but now I do it myself …

Let's remember from now on. Kill them when you can. Golden rule.

Other than that …

What should I do to him? Thinking about it, I was a little depressed.

.

The Demon King quietly observed the scene.

"It's so fun!"

The girl muttered.

Gelmudo did not notice it, but the girl had already taken advantage of his eyes.

When he looked at her.

After Gelmudo left, his gaze was projected onto the water field he created …

And as expected, Gelmudo wants to cheat by interfering in the conflict.

It was a lot to make him die, but the demon lord did not expect humans to do so.

A human child wearing a beautiful mask.

Moreover, as they followed Gelmudo's vision, they did not see the group around him.

The confused and irrational Gelmudo did not pay attention to the large gathering of high-class monsters.

Oni race. Once every few hundred years, an old ogre can evolve into one.

Their abilities were unusually high, they were often said to be capable of destroying heaven. And three such oni were present.

If he noticed, he would know that they were not someone he could handle.

And strangely evolved canine wolves also exist. Judging from his own appearance, he was at least an A rank monster.

So, four A rank monsters + are present. And they obey one only child?

A child wearing a beautiful mask. Probably not a normal person. Maybe a monster that looks like a human.

If not, then a new "hero" has been born among humans.

Those who were called or "World Travelers" were indeed strong, but there was nothing like a child.

It was because their souls had yet to develop that they were unable to use their skills properly.

With the process of elimination, those demon lords found the correct answer.

A monster that imitates!

Someone who was able to easily defeat the high-ranked High-class Devil Gelmudo.

And four high-ranking monsters served him.

Power they cannot ignore.

「Who thought that Gelmudo would do a good show!」

The girl exclaimed happily.

「Serious ... That monster, should we destroy it? Or raise? 」

「Do not start from the beginning. Although negotiating to make her a servant is allowed! 」

The demon king thought.

If they could obtain that as their servants, they could surpass the other demon lords.

However, they also need to consider the possibility of it becoming a threat.

「Hey, about this, can we keep it a secret between the four of us? Because we finally got something to kill our boredom! 」

The real goal was, of course, to obtain a trump card against a non-existent demon lord. That's how they appreciate the monster.

If the monster selfishly declared himself a demon lord, they would definitely lose interest and eliminate him immediately.

But that time has not yet come.

The four nodded, and thus formed a new coalition.

Had the demon lord moved at this moment, then Rimuru's fate would have been very different.

However, the demon lord did not move.

The decision moves the wheel of fate.

And, pushing this story down an irreversible route.