Tensei Shitara Slime Datta

Chapter 42: Great Jura Forest Coalition

War's over.

I was fighting a really strong opponent.

Perhaps, if he had completed his evolution.

It's because we've been fighting now so I can win.

I better fight him before he evolves!

Even though he has evolved, I was rather lucky that I defeated him.

But more importantly!

Fine . I have acquired another unique skill!

Well, even though I haven't actually obtained a unique skill [Starving Ones], I did absorb its potential.

That is, my [Predator] has turned into a [Hardness].

Analyzing the skill made me want to seal it.

No. gabe. That skill is too dangerous.

And when I think about these things,

「Mu? Somehow my strength felt as if it was boiling .. 」

「My wounds heal faster! Is everything restored? 」

"Yes…"

I hear voices like that.

Hm. As I thought.

It's the effect of [Grustiness].

The effect is,

OlSolution. Changing to a unique skill [Currency] has added the following effects …

Decay: Ability to decipher targets. Ability to add unravel status effects.

Now there is a chance to gain the ability after only eating a portion of the monster corpses (※ Random)

Supply: Whether as a subordinate or not, you can now give abilities to monsters that have a relationship with you. (※ Limited by the magical energy attached to the target)

Food Chain: It is now possible to acquire skills from your subordinates (※ Everything)

It has become your strength. ≫

Is that what he said. The five original abilities of the predator remain the same, and all three are added.

And along with that, my stomach capacity seems to have doubled.

So does this mean I can now use the Benimaru and Ranga skills they gained from evolution?

OlSolution. That's possible. ≫

Seriously ?!

So, every time they got stronger I became stronger, and the opposite was also true.

How terrifying is this power!

Although as you would expect, I cannot share knowledge in this way or transmit magic.

Of course, my skills also need to improve on their own. In any case, daily effort is important.

But really, an absurd power.

As expected of the Orc Disaster.

Honey I couldn't eat clowns before, but I did get a dime from him.

In particular, through pure luck, I got 〈Flight Witch〉!

I don't need a spell to use it. I can fly only by being willing to do so.

Well, I will slowly train with it, and along the way learn to fly at supersonic speeds.

But more than gaining unique skills and such, I was able to optimize the [Great Stage] and further integrate all my skills.

For example, I thought that I couldn't replicate all the monsters at once.

And if you are wondering about 『Devil』 Transformations, my human version has obtained a new strongest form.

I will also look into this later.

Besides, I just mentioned that the war is over.

The battlefield was filled with happiness, sadness, and despair.

Well now.

I thought it was every time after the battle, but what was more troublesome than the war itself was the reparation afterwards.

The day after the Orc Disaster was destroyed.

In the middle of the swamp, in a temporary tent, representatives of each race had gathered.

From our side came me, Benimaru, Shion, Hakurou, and Souei. Ranga hid behind my shadow as usual.

I'm in slime form, sitting on Shion's knee.

Since I had shown them my true form when I defeated the Orc Disaster, there was no need to hide it now.

From lizardmen – Heads, Captain Guards, and Vice Captain Guards.

Gabil was imprisoned for treason. Even if they were parents and children, defiance was bad.

Even though he was an idiot, he did have some funny points. And since this is not the time to discuss his punishment, we will just leave him there for now.

The Orcs sent one remaining Orc General and ten vice-chairmen of the clan.

They were all pale, depressed looks on their faces.

The reason for the chaos earlier was, definitely, the orcs.

No matter how hard one tried to blame all the manipulation of the Orc Lord, they were clearly innocent.

And since they understood this fact, their expressions were extremely dark.

According to what Souei had gathered, they did not prepare that much food.

Through cannibalism and the effects of unique skills, they could advance while starving. Now that they had lost the effect of the skill, they couldn't possibly eat their brothers.

Their unfavorable situation made the atmosphere in the room even heavier.

They fully expected to be held responsible for the war, but they also knew that they were unlikely to pay damages.

As in the beginning, the main cause of the war was the Orcs who were starving constantly and their leaders who could do nothing.

Even considering their numbers had been reduced, there were still 150 thousand of them. There was not enough food to feed them all.

And the fact that even with this much army they were unable to continue the battle only emphasized how cornered the Orcs were.

If they did not possess the skills of [Starving Ones], they would all perish from starvation.

Although there were 150 thousand of them, it also included women, children and young people. It was a mass exodus of the Orc race.

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The cause is severe hunger.

The Magic Continent was a land with fertile soil under the protection of the demon lord.

Many powerful demonic beasts and demons inhabited it, but thanks to the demon lords, it was safe.

However, there is a price for security. The steep taxes.

Those who want to live in fertile soil must provide crops in large quantities.

Orcs, which reproduce quickly, work in mines and work hard in fields, and are necessary for demon lords.

And yet. Those who could not pay the tax were immediately killed.

The demon lord never helped.

Aiming for abundant resources, many monsters attacked.

Those who have not paid protection tax are not protected.

So the land must be dangerous.

A fertile Orc, even if the majority of them were killed, would immediately return their population to the required level.

Although there was a need to control their numbers, the demon lord decided that an extra would die.

Now, thanks to the great famine, they could not pay taxes.

Thus, losing the protection of the demon lord, they decided to flee the land in search of a safe place.

While beset by hunger, orc lords were born among them, but until then they would never fight a person stronger than themselves.

And thus wandering around, they had gone to the outskirts of the Jura Forest.

Around that time, a demon named Gelmudo offered them.

Unaware of his intrigue, they decide to accept his offer.

And thus, following his direction, they plunged the Jura Forest into chaos.

＊ ＊ ＊

The conference started with a heavy atmosphere.

Hakurou.

I originally asked the Lizardmen Guard Captain to do so, but he refused.

「That role is too much for people like me!」

He said, and rejected me.

And since this is not something I can delegate to the loser, I impose .. ask the most appropriate person – Hakurou to do it.

Hakurou has declared the conference open, but no one has said anything.

Everyone's staring at me.

It sucks . I hate conferences.

Well, how else.

「Before we start the conference, I want to share the information I have collected. Listen!"

I exclaimed. Hearing my words, everyone's expressions hardened, and they looked at me.

And then I relayed the information I got from Souei and Orc Disaster.

The cause of the Orc rebellion, and their current situation.

The orc representative, who did not expect me to bring these things, looked at me in surprise.

Some shed tears listening to me. They were fully convinced that they would all be executed without a chance to explain themselves.

Then my story ended.

And signaling to Hakurou, I continued the conference.

「Ahem! Well, first let's confirm the victim! 」

And so the discussion began.

The head of the Lizardmen discussed their victims.

Listening to his report, the Orcs hid their faces and remained silent.

「Well, Chief-dono, do you have any demands for orc?」

After discussing the losses, the discussion continued to discuss the corresponding payments.

Although I have never experienced an actual war before so I won't know, but they may have a winner who asks for something from a loser.

I can't prevent the conversation from becoming like this.

"Nothing special . This victory is not forged by our strength. We were saved by Rimuru-dono! 」

Leaving the right to reparation, the village chief replied.

But they can't do much.

Fine . Let's let the theories speak now, but when I've just seen them

「Im sorry for my interruption! Please allow me to compensate for this incident with my life! Of course, I understand that it's not enough, but I don't have any followers to add! 」

The Orc General called out, falling in front of me.

He desperately begged for this.

"I have become a B rank monster, and gained quite a bit of magical energy, so please forgive the rest with my death!"

Not that I planned on it, but it's not a problem.

Damn, that conference sucks.

Let's do this my way.

「Wait. Rimuru-sama has something to say! 」

Hakurou intervened.

The Orc General shut up, and looked at me.

The rest, too, were quietly waiting for me to speak. Just a mood I hate.

「Umm, so this is my first conference, so I'm not sure I can handle this well. So, I'll just say what I think. After that, I want you all to discuss my words. 」

So I went on to discuss my thoughts.

First, I think that we should not continue the discussion about the sins of the Orcs.

Furthermore, I want to continue the alliance with the Lizardmen.

And finally, I want the orcs to join that alliance.

So I declare.

The Orcs looked at me in amazement.

Unlike them, the Headmaster asked a question.

「We are completely satisfied with what you said. However, we have a question .. 」

"What's that?"

「Now after the war is over, why do we need an alliance?」

「About that, yes. To explain…"

And so I explain it further. My plan to create the Great Jura Forest Coalition.

First of all, if we end the conversation with “No punishment! Terminated! ”The Orcs will starve to death.

Due to lack of discipline, some will attack the lizardmen and goblin villages.

Their hunger was the cause of this mess from the very beginning. It means nothing if we don't finish it.

And that's why we're going to form a coalition.

Lizardmen can offer you lush fishing and fish spots.

The goblins .. couldn't expect much from them.

My city can provide processed goods.

And the orcs excel in manual work.

They can inhabit lands far from the marshes. Originally owned by giants.

It was also at the foot of the mountain with abundant resources.

Speaking of regions only, all 150 thousand may not all live on the same land, but they can be divided into Mountain districts, Mountain-base districts, River-districts, and so on, and the Forest district and thus live.

If a large clan in particular were to split into one district, this would work.

We will provide technical support about housing construction and such. However, we will work hard in return.

After all, the population of our village was too small and many things were canceled.

I want to solve everything at once.

That much I explained to them.

Everyone heard the same explanation.

Unlike last time, this declaration made everyone very excited.

Their fear was erased, the fire of hope lit up in their hearts.

For some reason, Shion, who had been hugging me, bowed her back and arrogantly laughed *Fufun! *. That, of course, I can't allow.

However, then he touched me with a puyooon!

Ah, whatever, I allow it. I am a friendly master!

「Y-You will allow us ... to join your coalition ...?」

The Orc General fearfully asked.

「You can work, right? I won't let you slack off 」

「Of course! We will work as if our lives depend on it !!! 」

Orcs shook, tears fell from their eyes.

「We don't mind. Instead, we want to help you! 」

The head of the Lizardmen also voiced his approval. It seems like they all accepted my plan.

Now that we have everyone's approval, the Great Jura Forest Coalition was born.

However, there is still a problem.

An alarming and unnatural problem!

I'm sorry for bringing this up when you rejoice, but …

"Silent . Now that everyone has agreed, I want us to address the biggest problem!

That is ... provision!

How do we prevent 150 thousand Orcs from starving?

I want everyone to lend me their wisdom on this! 」

The last great mess.

Provision, or rather – its drawbacks, is the problem. The Orcs had enough for three days.

Even if we were to plant crops now, we would not make it in time; if we were fishing for food, we would clear the lake dry.

The disturbing dilemma lies with us.

The Lizardmen had enough food to feed ten thousand for half a year.

Even if we give up all that, 150 thousand will eat it in twelve days.

So what can we do…

Everyone scratched their heads thinking about it.

Then,

「Im sorry for the interruption during the conference! There is a messenger desperately searching for your audience! 」

A Lizardman ran saying.

Seems very confused.

After I nodded at Hakurou,

「Show in!」

Hakurou responded, sending the soldier away.

An emissary? From whom?

As if answering my question, one "person" had entered the tent.

Dryad.

Beautiful girl with green hair. Like Europeans, her skin was white with clear facial features.

Plump lips, and blue eyes that fit him. If measured in human years, he would look about 16-18 years old.

Spirit protector Treant. Among monsters, he would rank at the top of A rank.

Many voiced their shock when he entered.

Yes, you'd be surprised. As I heard later, it has been hundreds of years since Dryad "Layato" was last seen.

With a long life span (immortal, in fact) these women rarely leave their holy homes.

You will usually be happy if they send messengers.

Dryad "Layato" looked around the room and focused his gaze on me.

「Please meet you, everyone!

I'm a Dryad "Layato" trainee". It's nice to meet you.

I came today to annihilate the orc lord …

But it seems to have been done.

I planned to leave a second ago, but decided to at least greet everyone.

And then I found out that you are in trouble because of a certain problem. I'm asking you to listen to what I'm saying! 」

He said with a bright smile.

But he also seemed very calm.

And immediately continue his speech.

「Looks like you're short on terms, right? I believe we can help with that.

Yet.z…,

We ask that our beneficiaries, the Treants, be allowed to join your coalition! 」

We have no reason to refuse. Actually, we will gladly accept.

However,

「Umm, we thank you for the offer, but why do you want to join the coalition?」

I asked on behalf of everyone.

And when I do,

「The Treants are a hard race to move.

As such, they had little interaction with other races.

If they were attacked by a powerful opponent or faced a natural disaster, they would be powerless.

We Dryads can escape on our own, but we are few in number …

If we join the alliance, we can receive help when needed, right? 」

He responded with a pure smile.

Could he be willing to put his trust in our good intentions?

Do you really believe in the words of strangers? Since you've never met that many, you don't even doubt it, do you?

I could not read the hidden intentions of his smile.

Of course, I had no intention of betraying him.

However, a girl like her would find herself in danger because of her trust …

"of course! When troubled, our master Rimuru-sama will help somehow! 」

With Fufun! Shion selfishly replied.

Don't forget to mention that there are also things I can't do, son!

I wanted to interrupt, but it was too late.

「Maa! So as I thought!

In that case, please take care of us from now on. 」

He ended the conversation with a smile.

Umm ... My opinion was completely ignored when it mattered.

I guess I have to admit here.

Thus, the Great Jura Forest Coalition was established.

Its members,

Happy Bunch Rimuru.

Goblins

Lizardmen

Orcs

Trees

And leading this coalition, (hopefully temporarily) is me.

Today, my name is for the first time etched in the history of this world.

Status

Name: Rimuru (Catastrophe) Prahara

Species: Mucus (Possible Human Form)

Heavenly Protection: The Storm Crest

Title: The person who leads the Devil

Magic: 〈Magic Battle Think〉 Magic Magic Flight〉

Skill : Special Skill Mucus 『Absorbing, Dissolving, Reviving EX』

Unique Expertise 『Sage Great Eler Mind Acceleration, Analysis, Parallel Processing, Spell Nullification, All Creation

Unique Expertise 『Gruth』 Abdominal, Mimicry, Separation, Decay, Supply, Food

Chainlet

『Shapeshifter』 Fusion, Separation

Extra Skills 『Group』 『Fire Black』 『Driver Black』 『Barrier』

『Shadow Steps』

Daily skills 『Perception Witch』 『Hot detection』 『Hearing Perception』

『Highest Smell』 『Intimation』 『Hercules』 Strength

Battle Skills 『Dangerous Breaths and Paralysis』 『Full Body Armor』

『Sticky Thread』 『Communication Telepathy』 『Kloning』

『Devil Transformations』 『Fire』 Transformations

Imitate: Fire Giant, Black Wolf, Black Snake, Lizard, Giant Spider, Giant Bat, Centipede, Goblin, Orc

Resistance: Thermal Fluctuation Resistance EX, Physical Damage Resistance, Pain Resistance, Heat Attack Resistance, Paralysis Resistance, Corrosion Resistance, Electrical Resistance