Tensei Shitara Slime Datta

Chapter 48: The Invasion of Satan

Demon King Milim Nava, Demon Grucius, and Demon Myulan observed the Tempest city from above while discussing the next move.

Demon Gracius sighed mentally.

After running without a short break, they finally reached the city.

"How terrible Milim is! Any mistake when interacting with it can lead to a major disaster. "He believed this fact with his entire being.

So how should he talk to her from now on …?

After staying with her for a while, she realized that she was completely dishonest. He's honest to the extreme.

Of course, monsters are not good with lies, but they are not as restrained as the world tends to believe.

Although this did not apply to high ranked demons, most of the other monsters had no problem telling small lies.

And if such monsters also happened to dispel the truth, they would have no trouble conducting successful negotiations.

However, Demon Lord Milim might not have even heard the word "negotiation".

He boldly declared his demands and went berserk if they were rejected. That's the kind of picture he gave me.

Originally, Grucius had intended to observe the situation while hiding his identity as a high-ranked Devil.

However, Milim would never even consider such secrecy. Unfortunately he believes that if you work, there is no need to hide anything.

Well, how should he continue. . ?

What can he say to keep working alone …?

Demon Grucius desperately thought of a way out.

The Myulan Devil did not see any chance of this mission succeeding.

Because suddenly, they were bullied by Demon Lord Milim.

After all, he was a demon lord focused on strength, so his inability in espionage made him a hindrance.

However, he could not just say that to his face …

And besides, since Demon King Clayman had failed to hold him in the first place, he had no right to complain! He thinks .

Marionette Master, a joke! Pushing this demon king's baggage at them and demanding secrecy! No way ?!

He was supposed to live up to his nickname and manipulate him despite the fact that he was a fellow demon lord.

Hiding her grievances in the dark corners of her mind, Myulan considered her next move.

He noticed the look on Grucius' identical face, and they stared into his eyes for a moment.

Maybe it would be better for them to work together.

At the very least, unless they had Milim working independently, he would definitely affect their mission.

From what Demon Lord Clayman had gathered, Demon Lord Karion was intending to recruit new subordinates.

It seems like a number of oni are serving mysterious masked monsters.

Karion may be hoping to win over a masked monster, or, in a worst-case scenario, try to lure in some of his subordinates.

Since Grucius would probably move with this goal in mind, Myulan decided to offer her support.

He would not be able to learn their weaknesses if nothing happened.

Let Grucius do as he pleases and observe the situation. So he decided.

After all, it could not expect much from Milim; it was like throwing a stone into a pond.

If the ripples were too large, the demons would also stand out.

So, Myulan decided on her plan. Now, to realize it …

Milim observed the city spreading beneath him.

It was well made. The citizens all had a powerful magical energy. All seemed to be high ranking monsters.

The term high ranked monster refers to those who have developed intelligence, and do not rely on their strength. He understood the extent of their cooperation with a single glance.

Through his "Dragon Eye" he was able to measure each of their abilities.

How beautiful . Although it was hard to believe, but they were all named monsters.

Who can call it all?

He felt astonishment and astonishment following him.

He naturally could not replicate such a troublesome feat. Especially considering the possibility that the energy you give to someone may never come back to you.

Demon Lords like him tended to hate seeing their power disappear like that.

This time he just showed up to pass the time.

If he seriously made a move, not only Frey, but also Karion and Clayman would answer angrily.

Fending off the two at once would be troublesome, he thought; not meaning to lose, of course …

But he's really glad he came.

The fact that monsters built this city themselves is very funny.

The castle where Milim lived, by comparison, was built by humans. Who worshiped him as a god.

The human villages in his territory were attacked by high-level beasts. And Milim, who happened to pass by, killed him; man seemed to have misunderstood him.

And thus, the land became his.

The other demon lords did not complain, Milim also had no particular reason to complain.

This time too, he did not come looking for a new subordinate. Instead, he came to kill time and then saw the annoyed faces of Clayman and Karion.

That was the only reason for his journey.

He intended to let them have anyone once he finished teasing them, but …

To be like this!

The monsters that lived here were of high quality. Their abilities are so great.

And someone rules them! How hilarious!

His simple mind now completely forgot Clayman and Karion.

He has found his target!

Someone whose magic energy rivaled that of a demon king!

And thus, he moved.

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After deciding to sell mid-level medicines as a city specialty, we continued researching mass production.

In order to produce some, I handed over some of the medicines I had made myself.

And then I got the idea, can the difference in purity be caused by oxidation?

That is, there is little between production through my expertise and normal manufacturing.

The only difference is that one happens in an oxygen-rich environment while the other is in me.

Bester listened to my hypothesis seriously.

It seems that the world knows about the chemical elements. Although, it is included among the various types of magic, as opposed to spirit magic, it is called chemical elemental magic.

Personally I am not very good at magic concepts, but Bester seems to understand my explanation.

"Is it affected by oxygen?" He said he would consider my hypothesis.

After all, I only mentioned whatever first came to mind, so it wasn't my fault if this was wrong.

Success is built on many failures. Mistakes can also be considered progress.

Since I was only in charge of HR, I passed this work on to him and left.

Kaijin was busy discussing something with Bester. They were so friendly now that it was hard to believe their previous hostility.

That's because their hobbies are suitable. But this is the best.

I returned to the city using the magic circle.

We set the magic circle of the city near the gate.

On the vacant lot near the guard post, to be exact. So that in the chance of one in a million monsters passing through the circle, we can quickly deal with them.

Bester, however, insists that it is impossible.

That is, since you need to recite the incantation to be moved, it is impossible for monsters to use it.

So I might be too worried. Just using something I didn't know about him, despite the hesitation.

I must learn magic soon …

Then, just as I intended to go to Rigurdo's place to tell him about our success,

『Mysterious Perception』 noticed a lot of magical energy flying towards us.

Dangerous! I made a split-second decision and ran through the gate to get there.

As expected, the bump changed direction in the air and chased after me.

Very fast too.

Looks like we'll meet in the open outside the village. Good thing I did not run to the village – save the building from unnecessary damage.

Strengthening myself, I observed his opponent.

The distance between us was very short with every passing moment. It can be understood only by the eyes.

Pretty girls. Blonde hair was tied into twin tails with a black Gothic dress covering her body.

Her appearance was a beautiful human girl. However, the air around him, shouted otherwise…

A magical energy lump, or rather, the girl landed right in front of me.

And frighteningly, he did not cause a single ripple with his landing.

Even though he was flying at such a terrifying speed, he could wipe it out completely before landing.

Could he be manipulating the law of inertia itself?

However, now was not the time to consider such things.

"It's nice to meet you! I am Demon King Milim Nava!

I came to greet the strongest being in this city! 」

The beautiful demon lord told me.

Demon lord!

Why did one of them show up now …

Will not your subordinates or the four heavenly kings appear before you!

I somehow managed to hold back that retort; good work, I.

But .. how should I respond.

I am currently in my slime form, and I do not reveal my aura.

In other words, I would seem like a low slime to a stupid eye.

Whether I check with clones or through 『Perception』 Magic I don't seem different from normal slime, that's how well I hide my aura.

Even then ... I wonder how she saw me.

「Fun is mine .. I am the lord of the city, Rimuru.

You seem to have seen my true strength, huh? 」

Although perhaps the strongest around here was actually Hakurou. Although I wouldn't say that.

While watching him, I asked that question.

「Fufu! That kind of thing is simple for me.

Using these eyes, dragon eyes, I can see the target's magic energy even if they try to hide it!

So no one can pretend to be weak in front of me! 」

So an eye with analytical skills?

What a shitty opponent. Compared to my analysis, hers seemed to be stronger.

His skill level was undoubtedly higher.

This I can't win.

If we fight, I might have to use all my skills and tactics just to make a gap.

His level was completely different from that of a pseudo-demon lord like Orc Disaster.

「Excellent eyes, you have. Now, what is the purpose of your greeting? 」

Let's hear his intentions.

After all, knowing the goal of your opponent is absolutely necessary.

「Mu? Purpose ... you say? Just to say hello to you? 」

「…」

「…」

He's desperate.

I intended to convince him to return, but stumbled on the first step.

Greetings, he said! I'm honestly confused here.

"ah! Right, right, I remember!

You, how about calling yourself a demon lord, and becoming a king? 」

He suddenly added.

He said …

「Eh? Why would I want to do such a troublesome thing? 」

He's the one who's surprised now.

「Eh, I mean, demon lord! Sounds cool, doesn't it? You miss him, right? 」

"Aren't I?"

「... Eh?」

「Eh?」

There seems to be a fundamental difference in our thought process.

We just stared at each other without asking for our opinions. Well, slime has no face.

「Well, then, let me ask. What good is it to be a demon king? 」

「Eh? That .... a group of strong people aims to fight you? It was fun, you know? 」

「No... I don't need to. Not interested . 」

「EEHH? How do you enjoy your life? 」

「In many ways ... if I become the demon lord, is there any other way to have fun besides fighting?」

"Not really…"

「Then isn't that really boring?」

At the moment I said that, Milim appeared as if he had been struck by lightning, and looked as if he had sustained serious damage.

He's bored, yeah.

My words were so accurate that he could not say anything in response.

Further talks will prove meaningless.

I had to take advantage of his surprise to leave.

「Then, since we succeeded, can I ask you to go!」

I handled it pretty well, I think …

"Wait on! You k-you! You did something more fun than being a demon lord, didn't you!

Not fair! Not fair, not fair !!!

I'm angry . Teach me! I won't forgive you if I don't! 」

I have to be an angry person!

Just a bad boy! I wanted to exclaim, but painstakingly endured it.

His opponent was the demon lord, making him angry would be bad.

On the contrary, maybe if I treated him like a child handling him would be much easier.

At times like this, just have to be straight with him.

Let's imagine him as a brother.

「I understand, I understand. I'll teach you!

But I have a condition.

From now on you will call me Rimuru-san! 」

"What's? Don't fuck with me! The contrary!

You must call me Milim-sama! 」

「…」

「…」

「Alright, then I will call you Milim.

And you'll call me Rimuru. How about that? 」

「Mu you .. well. Understood it!

I let you call me Milim.

Be thankful! Only the demon lord can call me that! 」

「Ah, so yes. Then let's leave the formalities from now on! 」

Some sparks flew between us during the conversation,

But we seem to have decided to drop the formalities completely between us.

「OK, then I will guide you. But don't wander around alone, okay? 」

"understand! The rimuru! 」

"Good! Are you disobedient. Also, don't rampage in the city without my permission, okay? If you could promise me that, I'd consider you my friend! 」

"That's easy! I promise, Rimuru! 」

So far good .

He's easier than I thought. Just like a kid who listens to anyone who wants to give them candy.

Monsters have to keep their word, right?

It should be fine then. Thinking of that, I took Milim to the city.

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Accompanied by the slime, Demon Lord Milim entered the city.

Demon Gracius saw it happen using "Far Sight".

And confused by this fact,

「Hey, did Milim start attacking us?

After taming low mucus .. 」

「So it seems. But this is the best.

We could never continue secrecy with Milim around. 」

"Good . Let's just say we get rid of the annoying person. 」

They nodded at each other.

If they moved together, they could not imagine a scenario where their plans would not go to waste.

And now that this is happening, they can move freely.

「So, what are we going to do? How are we gonna infiltrate? 」

"Yes…"

While the two were busy considering this, Grucius's "Far Vision" took on an army of humans approaching the city.

「Yo, the human army! Are they here with the extermination of monsters? 」

「Maybe .. but did they know that monsters build cities here?」

And look at each other,

「Let's hang out with them?」

"That's a good idea . We will disguise ourselves as humans and infiltrate the city! 」

They decided .

As two high demons, they could easily turn into humans.

And after some light preparation, they joined the troops that were moving towards the city.

"Monster" Monster City, the,

And thus, the two can meet a human named Youmu.