Tensei Shitara Slime Datta

Chapter 5: Loss of veldora

Chapter 4

That surprised me.

Sorry to underestimate you.

You are dangerous without a doubt. Aye!

I vaguely remember taking a very rude attitude while I could not see, but it was really all in the past now.

(Oi. You remember your promise, right? … Although I must say, having complained a lot, you must have learned it quickly.)

(Of course! I was just kidding a little. I could see all around me, and even hear voices. You are very helpful!)

(Hmphc. It would be fine to take your time learning it ..)

Well, it's okay.

I was afraid of his appearance, but this dragon was very kind.

More than anything, he's as lonely a man as I expected.

He's the type to lose appearances. Just like "The Red Ogre Who Cried".

* Red Ogre Who Crying

(So, what are your plans from now on?)

(Let's see ~. For now, I will try to find "Other Worlders" from my world who might be there. Although I wouldn't mind if I couldn't find them.)

Finding them is good and all, but getting along is a different matter.

Besides, I ended up regaining my sight, so it wasn't a bad idea to travel the world.

Being able to see and hear really broadened my horizons.

With this, there is no need to chew the grass to pass the time.

By the way, this dragon.

The more I looked, the more terrifying he appeared, but he didn't move an inch.

Come to think of it, wasn't he sealed from 300 years ago?

(By the way, Verudora-san mentioned sealed ... or something, is that really true?)

(Mm? Well yeah. Even though I admit to underestimating my opponent a little .. and I am indeed half serious, but still I lost!)

For some reason when he declared 'I lost!', it was as if he was proud of it.

Although from the looks of it, putting aside magic, I really doubt that a sword or spear will be able to make this dragon scratch….

(Is your opponent that strong?)

Could it be that there are some creatures that are even stronger than monsters like you?

It's possible that the outside world is much more dangerous than I expected.

(Unfortunately, it's strong. My opponent is what they call a human "Yuusha", blessed with "Heavenly Protection".)

* Yuusha \= hero

Yuushas.

Existences I know of that appear in various games.

Although recently, as a consequence of too many hero-themed games, the impression they make is not so overwhelming anymore.

But in this world they seem to be really strong.

(That reminds me, that Yuusha has claimed to be a "Called Being". Maybe even from your world.)

(Eh? No way, if that guy was from my world, he wouldn't be that strong you know?)

(No, it was common for "Another World" to come to this world to have special abilities. That was the power that was embedded in their souls at the time of crossing the world.

In the case of "Called Creatures", it is 100% certain that they have special abilities. Moreover, it would be something unique in the world, Unique Skills.

Unlike the "Other Worlds" that accidentally fell into this world, their souls were strong enough to bear the call.

The fact that the summoning success rate was lower than 0.03%, was a testament to their strength. )

(When you say Summoning, do you mean calling them through magic ... or something like that?)

(Exactly. With no less than 30 witches, the summoning ritual must be performed for 3 days. Although the success may be low, they have great value as a strong “gun”.)

(Huh? A gun?)

(Indeed. In order for the "Call Creature" to not be able to fight the summoner, a curse is cast onto their soul using magic.)

(What the fuck is this ?! Didn't they disregard the human rights of the summoned ones?!)

(Human Rights? … "Other Worlders" sometimes mention this. That kind of thing, in this world was nothing more than an illusion.

The survival of the fittest, that is the absolute truth of all creation that lives in this world. )

I'm seeing…

It seemed, there was no choice for those who were summoned but to accept this harsh rule, in contrast to the original world.

(If so, is "Another World" also treated like a slave?)

(No, it depends on the person. Since you are not suffering by “Curse of Control”, as long as the community accepts, are you not free to live an ordinary life, or even become an adventurer?

Actually, there were some occasions when I had to fight the "Other Worlders" adventurers who came to defeat myself! Ahhaha !!)

(So to say, you are forced into slavery, only if you are called ..)

(It's not labor, but well, I'd say that's the point?

Although I know a lot about humans, it is not as if I know everything. )

(That's right .. After all you are a dragon.)

Instead, he was truly knowledgeable about a dragon.

After all, seeing the ability to communicate made her very happy, it seemed like she would answer any questions I asked.

And for a moment after that, I spoke to the dragon, Verudora-san, about various things.

How he fought Yuusha.

How strong is Yuusha.

White people .

Dark red, tiny lips.

Black, long hair.

Not too tall, with a slim and petite figure.

Supposedly, the eyes were hidden behind a mask, but that person was definitely beautiful.

It turns out it was a woman.

When I asked, 'Aren't you defeated by his appearance?', He just shouted at me, 'You must be kidding!' .

It seems that Yuusha did not use a shield but instead used a strange curved weapon, a sword called "Katana".

Unique Expertise 『Cut Absolute』

Unique Expertise 『Infinity』 Prison

'Using this skill, as well as using all kinds of magic, he dropped me!', is what was said happily to me.

I've gathered this from our conversation, but this dragon seems to like humans.

Even though he called them weak and trashy, I don't think he ever killed anyone who attacked him.

As long as they don't trigger his anger …

At one time,

300 Years ago, a certain incident occurred and the city involved burned down, returning to ashes and dust.

That event caused Yuusha to be sent against him, which ultimately led to the sealing of Verudora-san.

It was probably because of Yuusha's Unique Skills 『Infinity』 Prison.

I cannot understand the feeling of this dragon.

Because in the end, you can only guess what others think.

Even so, I believe that this person is not an evil dragon.

Besides, I like him enough.

I no longer find it scary.

That's why,

(All right! Then ... wouldn't you be friends with me?)

I'm a little .. no, very embarrassed.

Right now, I believe my face is completely red.

(A-, what are you saying? To be like me, who was feared as the "Storm Dragon Verudora", to befriend people like s-, slime?!)

(T-, no. .. It's okay if you don't want to.)

(Stupid! You !!! No one said anything about resisting!!!)

(Eh, really? .... What will you do?)

(.. Well let's see. .. if you insist .. I can consider it ..)

For some reason, I felt that he was glancing at me.

I wouldn't mind if it was a cute girl, but when it was an evil-looking dragon.

It's kind of funny.

(I insist, really! I've decided! If you don't want to, we're done. I never saw you again!!!)

(Op-! … It can't help then! I'll be your friend! Be thankful!)

Heh.

This dragon is really shy.

I'm the same, so we even think.

(Alright, greetings!)

(So too! … That's right, I'll give you a name. You will do the same for me!)

(Huh? Why that? What is this all of a sudden?)

(It's like a sign of the same rank, to be etched into our souls. It's like what a human would call a family name. What I will bind to you, will be "Heavenly Protection". Right now you are "No Name", but with this you will become a named monster!)

Hm.

So basically, I have to think of a surname (\= names along with this dragon).

I have no sense of naming …

(Since your title is "Storm", what about "Storm" .... or not?)

That might not be good.

I guess it's too simple to use a simple vibe like Storm \= Tempest.

(It's been completed !!! It has a nice ring to it.)

He really likes it!

(From today onwards, I will be called Verudora Tempest! As for you .. I gave you the name "Rimuru". You can call yourself Tempest Rimuru!!!)

That name is now engraved in my soul.

Outside, there was no change to my abilities.

But in the depths of my heart, there was something different.

And I'm sure it's the same for Verudora.

It is in this way that we become friends (or look at it in another way, that we can be said to be "Soul Pairs").

* = Soul | ⁇ \= Friend | ⁇ ⁇ \= Match | Just my personal interpretation

(With my power it cannot be done. Although, for Unique Skills holders on the same level as Yuusha, it might just be ..)

(You don't have any Unique Skills, Verudora?)

(Yes. However, ever since I was sealed I cannot use any abilities. I can only set this telepathy ..)

Originally, the effect of Unique Skills Yuusha 『Infinity』 Prison was to forever restrict the target into imaginary space, then it was not such a simple ability to allow interference from the real world.

In that case, thinking that he could only use telepathy was already quite strange in itself.

I am sure that the seal will not weaken with the passage of time.

Perceiving and influencing the real world, even if only by telepathy, Verudora who was able to do such a thing was completely abnormal …

But of course, both Verudora and I have not noticed it.

(All right. Let's see what I can do ..)

After saying that, I moved to touch Verudora.

Then,

As expected, Yuusha's seal was on a different level.

A dazzling light lit up as I tried to disturb the prison, but my strength was thrown back in an instant.

Small tears are caused in the seal, but that's it. I'm sure it will heal itself in no time.

First of all, could it be broken down with a Unique Skill of the same level? Well, if it were just that simple I wouldn't have gone through this predicament.

Can't something be done?

What should I do…

* From this point on, for the sake of consistency I will mostly use the term spirit to refer to consciousness/consciousness/self sense.

Escaping with the physical body was determined impossible. The probability of destroying the prison using physical attacks is 0%.Unable to analyze the escape method to cancel the imaginary space.To do the analysis, the user must be faced with the same situation \= imprisoned in 『Infinity』 prison. Therefore, it was impossible until now.The possibility of escaping in spiritual form is 1%.In the case of spirit transmigration to an external ship, the probability of success was 3%.Furthermore, this process was equivalent to reincarnation. In case of a bad affinity with Vessel, all memories and abilities will be purged.* Ship \= in this case, it is an object that can contain spirit**Soul and spirits are confusing, so if it helps to distinguish, consider the soul as the essence of life, so if it helps to distinguish, while spirits are thoughts/feelings of self, but they can only coexist. Like waffles and honey.*** Don't ponder too much orzFinal explanation>… Hmm.The success rate is too low.What I can see from the Unique Skills 『Infinity』 Prison is a flickering transparent filmy barrier.But to think that destroying the prison using physical attacks is impossible. .It was likely that the skill had other abilities that allowed absolute defense.(Hey, did Yuusha at that time receive an attack? Or how should I say it, did he suffer an injury?)(Very good question! Although most of my attacks failed, I scored a few direct attacks!However, none of them have any effect.My skill, Wind Death Calling Wind 』,『 Black Lightning 』,『 Storm of Ruin 』, everything is impossible to avoid, but nothing has an effect! I surrender!!! I can't help but laugh!!!)Verudora laughs so hard even when she babbles.Unique Skills 『Infinity』 Prison can most likely also be used to attach the user's body to use such a shield that prevents all external attacks.Comfortable Skills.Unique Skills 『Cut Absolutely』Unique Skills 『Infinity』 PrisonWith these two skills at your disposal, won't you be completely invincible?Although I did not want to meet him, he was a person who was 300 years old ago.Seeing he must have died, I would probably be fine.There is no doubt that he is of the strongest class.(Author's note: in fact, Verudora is also of the strongest class. At this moment, Rimuru had no way of finding out.)The only valid escape method for Verudora is to transfer her spirit to an external ship.(It seems that in order to escape, an object to become your new Vessel is needed. Although there is a possibility of only saving your spirit, the possibility is small.)I am sure there is no need to go as far as to say the exact probability.It is possible that the success rate could go down even further if Verudora loses hope.(Mm? So there's a way to escape! To be honest, I hope that my magical power will not last for another 100 years!Anyway, I can't stop my magic essence from coming out ..)(I understand. That must be why the magic essence here is so rich.)(Indeed indeed. Even the extremely superior evil spirits were unable to get close to this place. The ground here is difficult even to overgrow weeds. The only thing that can thrive in this place is the rarest plant!)Ahh.It reminds me of Hipokute grass.So that's why there are almost no valuable medicinal plants.(Well ... Since that's the situation, do you want to try to escape? With a ship, it seemed like the success rate would increase. … So, do you know what kind of ship you want?)(… I dare say, that even if my own spirit can escape, it will be difficult to gather the magic essence necessary to reform my core. Most likely, even the small hope of successfully escaping was caused by a small tear in the prison you caused.Alternatively, the ship. In short, if a new core can be prepared, I just need to transfer my spirit. In other words, this is reincarnation!)* Verudora deliberately refers to the ship as the core**So uh, ship \= core \= body. Just in case, you know. Hey don't look at me like that the original term is everywhere - Excus-This guy!I had the impression he was not very smart, but his comprehension ability was amazing.It is impressive that he came to the same conclusion as the [Great Stage].(That's how it is. So, if there's a ship to prepare, should I go look for it?)(Hm. To be honest, I don't need the core... This is a secret okay? I'm the "Perfect Being". As a spiritual life form, I am not bound to flesh and blood. My physical body is only shaped in response to the faith of others. )Once again, he said some things that I could not understand.We kept talking until I understood.Results, We have talked about the possibility of gathering magic essence with his spirit, he said, only this time, though there was also the fact that only his body was limited, he was not in a condition to gather magic essence outside with the spirit alone.Or so I was told.Then I asked, 'If so, can you leave the prison only with your spirit?', And he replied, 'Then I said,(That's impossible. I need something to hold back!)Without Vessel, his spirit would be forcefully dispersed along with his magic essence, causing his existence to disappear.And then somewhere, a new "Storm Dragon" would be born, apparently.Exit from the prison just might be done, but it is useless if it means to be someone different.I am really confused now.Because it is this way, should I eat Verudora using 『Predator』?Is it impossible to analyze the prison from within the Stomach 『Predator』, or use Isolation to remove its effects?So it's possible ..If he approves this plan, I agree.At this rate, he will only suffer 100 years of solitude before disappearing just like that.So I explained to Verudora about the ability of 『Predator』, he will only suffer from 100 years of solitude before simply disappearing.So I explained to Verudora about the ability of Predator, and what I want to do.Although, it was impossible from the beginning without the help of 『Sage Large』.(.(.Akuahahaha! Very funny !!! By the way, do. I'll entrust everything to you!)(Can I trust you easily?)(Sure was! Rather than waiting here for your return, it would be much more interesting to destroy [Infinity Prison] from within you!It doesn't matter! If you and I are together, I feel we might be able to solve this 『Infinity』 Prison!)I saw .Not alone, but together.Sounds good for me .I will use 『Sage Big』 and 『Predator』 to analyze the prison, and Verudora will try to break through it from inside.Inside of my Stomach, I will, there was no fear of his spirit spreading and perishing.I felt that we could really succeed.(In that case, I will eat you now, but you better hurry up and escape from 『Infinity』 Prison, you hear me?)((My yoke! Just leave it to me! There is no need to wait for long, as I will be back before you realize it!!)Alrighty!I decided myself.Touching Verudora, I used Predation.When, its large shape disappeared in front of my eyes.It was too sudden.She still spoke a moment ago.Now she feels lonely.When I use 『Predator』 on 『Infinity』 Prison, the, my strength was rejected and failed, but as expected, when the target of the skill was Verudora herself, the, there is absolutely no resistance from the prison.But I was surprised that his large body was completely swallowed.The current amount of space used in my Stomach is only about 25% …I don't know how much space is in it.And now.I'm counting on you!And as if praying, I thought "YES".

Escaping with the physical body was determined impossible. The probability of destroying the prison using physical attacks is 0%.

Unable to analyze escape method to cancel imaginary space.

To do the analysis, the user must be faced with the same situation \= imprisoned in 『Infinity』 prison. Therefore, it was impossible until now.

The probability of escape in spiritual form is 1%.

In the case of spirit transmigration to an external ship, the probability of success was 3%.

Furthermore, this process was equivalent to reincarnation. In case of a bad affinity with Vessel, all memories and abilities will be purged.

* Ship \= in this case, it is an object that can contain spirits

** Soul and spirit are confusing, so if it helps to differentiate, think of the soul as the essence of life, whereas spirit is the mind/feel of self, but they can only coexist. Like waffles and honey.

*** Don't ponder it too much orz

End explanation>

… Hm.

The success rate is too low.

All I can see from Unique Skills 『Infinity』 Prison is a flickering transparent filmy barrier.

But to think that destroying the prison using physical attacks is impossible. .

It was likely that the skill had other abilities that allowed absolute defense.

(Hey, did Yuusha at that time receive an attack? Or how should I say it, did he suffer an injury?)

(A very good question! Although most of my attacks failed, I scored a few direct attacks!

However, none of them had any effect.

My skill, Wind Death Calling Wind 』,『 Black Lightning 』,『 Storm of Ruin 』, everything is impossible to avoid, but nothing has any effect! I surrender!!! I can't help but laugh!!!)

Verudora laughed so hard even when she was babbling.

Unique Skills 『Infinity』 Prison most likely can also be used to attach the user's body for use like a shield that prevents all external attacks.

Very comfortable skills.

Unique Expertise 『Cut Absolute』

Unique Expertise 『Infinity』 Prison

With these two skills at your disposal, wouldn't you be completely invincible?

Although I did not want to meet him, he was a person who was 300 years old ago.

Seeing that he must be dead, I might be fine.

There was no doubt that he was of the strongest class.

(Author's note: in fact, Verudora is also of the strongest class. At this moment, Rimuru had no way of finding out.)

Someways.

The only valid escape method for Verudora was to transfer her spirit to an external ship.

(It seems that in order to escape, an object to become your new Vessel is needed. Although there is a possibility of only saving your spirit, the possibility is small.)

I'm sure there's no need to go as far as saying the exact probability.

It was possible that his success rate could drop even further if Verudora lost hope.

(Mm? So there's a way to escape! To be honest, I hope that my magical power will not last for another 100 years!

Anyway, I can't stop my magic essence from coming out ..)

(I understand. That must be why the magic essence here is so rich.)

(Indeed. Even the extremely superior evil spirits were unable to get close to this place. The ground here is difficult even to overgrow weeds. The only thing that can thrive in this place is the rarest plant!)

Ahhhhh.

It reminds me of the Hipokute grass.

So that's why there are hardly any valuable medicinal plants.

(Yeah ... Since that's the situation, do you want to try to escape? With a ship, it seemed like the success rate would increase. … So, do you know what kind of ship you want?)

(.. I dare say, that even if my own spirit can escape, it will be difficult to gather the magic essence needed to reform my core. Most likely, even that small hope of successfully escaping was caused by a small tear in the prison you caused.

Alternatively, ships. In short, if a new core can be prepared, I just need to transfer my spirit. In other words, this is reincarnation!)

* Verudora deliberately refers to the ship as the core

** So uh, ship \= core \= body. Just in case, you know. Hey don't look at me like that the original term is everywhereexcus-excus

This guy!

I had the impression he wasn't very smart, but his comprehension ability was incredible.

It was impressive that he came to the same conclusion as the [Great Stage].

(That's how it is. So, if there is a ship to be prepared, should I go look for it?)

(Hm. To be honest, I don't need the core... This is a secret okay? I'm the "Perfect Being". Something of a special existence.

As a spiritual life form, I am not bound to flesh and blood. My physical body is only shaped in response to the faith of others. )

Again, he said some things I couldn't understand.

We keep talking until I understand.

Outcome,

We have talked about the possibility of gathering magic essence with his spirit, and building another body from within the prison.

It was just that this time, although there was also the fact that only his body was limited, he was not in a condition to gather magic essence outside with a spirit alone.

Or so I was told.

Then I asked, 'If so, can you leave the prison only with your spirit?', and he replied, 'If so, can you leave the prison only with your spirit,

(That's impossible. I need something to hold back!)

Well that's how it is.

Without Vessel, her spirit would forcefully scatter along with her magic essence, causing her existence to disappear.

And then somewhere, a new "Storm Storm" will be born, apparently.

Getting out of jail is possible, but it's useless if it means being someone different.

I'm really confused right now.

Since it is already this way, should I eat Verudora using 『Predator』?

Is it impossible to analyze the prison from within the Stomach 『Predator』, or use Isolation to remove its effects?

So it's possible …

If he agrees to this plan, I agree.

At this rate, he would only suffer 100 years of solitude before disappearing just like that.

So I explained to Verudora about the capabilities of 『Predator』, and what I want to do.

Although, it was impossible from the start without the help of 『Sage Besar』….

(Yahaha! Very funny !!! By the way, do. I will entrust everything to you!)

(Can I trust me easily?)

(Of course! Rather than waiting here for your return, it would be much more interesting to destroy [Infinity Prison] from within you!

It doesn't matter! If you and I are together, I feel we may be able to solve this 『Infinity』 Prison!)

I saw .

Not alone, but together.

Sounds good to me .

I will use 『Sage Big』 and 『Predator』 to analyze the prison, and Verudora will try to break through it from within.

In my stomach, there is no fear of his spirit spreading and perishing.

I feel like we can really succeed.

(Then, I will eat you now, but you better hurry and escape from 『Infinity』 Prison, you hear me?)

(My nails! Just leave it to me! There is no need to wait for long, as I will be back before you realize it!!)

Alrighty!

I decided it myself.

Touching Verudora, I use Predation.

Instantly, its huge shape disappeared before my eyes.

It was too sudden.

He still spoke a moment ago.

Now he feels lonely.

When I used 『Predator』 at 『Infinity』 Prison, my strength was rejected and failed, but as expected, when the skill target was Verudora herself, there was absolutely no resistance from the prison.

But I was surprised that his huge body was completely swallowed.

The current amount of space used in my Stomach is only about 25% …

I don't know how much space there is in it.

And now…

I'm counting on you!

And as if praying, I thought "YES".