Tensei Shitara Slime Datta

Chapter 51: The City of Man

Two weeks have passed since we let Youmu's group in.

The highway plan continues to go smoothly.

Contrary to what you might think, the members of the border garrison were rather hardworking.

They also become very friendly with the hobgoblin guardians.

The city monsters obediently enforced the rules, and were suddenly friendly towards humans.

I expected the guards and troops to look down on each other because of the human-monster hostility and so on, but I guess I was wrong.

Perhaps, because they were once criminals and criminals, they sought to change.

As for Youmu, he was probably the type of person who attracted people.

He has an aura of charisma about him.

So, even dividing the responsibilities that he bears is pretty smooth – whether his desire to cooperate with us affects his efficiency.

We have goblin riders on guard and watch around the city, but their numbers are too many.

Therefore, we decided to have ten riders supporting the border troops when they answered the distress call.

For humans that help was something they did not even dare to ask for, so they gladly accepted.

However, they insisted on returning the favor, so they decided to teach us the formation tactics, sword skills, and other professions they knew.

Among those are rather popular survival skills that will surely add variety to our diet.

While it will not lead to abundance, it is something we can be grateful for.

Thus our relationship continues to improve.

And once we trusted each other, the garrison had a proposal.

They asked if we could take care of their equipment. It seems that the fact that our equipment is far superior to theirs has bothered them.

「First of all, cheating for monsters to use high-level equipment!」

One of their members said, speaking on behalf of the entire group.

Frankly, I agree.

Since getting the help of Dwarf technology, we were able to make equipment far above what I considered ideal.

「Fufu! Alright, hey. Dwarf armor is the best in the world! 」

Kaijin cheerfully replied,

「No, no .. Then why even take control of the Garm in this city? Which I found strange! 」

The cabal also said it was in disbelief.

Elite among dwarves – Garm. Kaijin is also an expert of his craft, and we also have a Kurobee expert.

Our city blacksmiths will easily match any capital.

Moreover, we have Gabil occasionally bring in raw materials from the cave; so we have a lot of high-ranking materials.

If people knew this, there would definitely be many buyers; however, we did not plan to sell anything.

There are still hobgoblins without a complete set of equipment. Our numbers are so large that we have trouble keeping up with demand.

Even with Kurobee – copy skill he got from 『Researcher』 – it took him a while to finish the item because it was not accelerated by 『Great Sage』 like mine.

This was certainly faster than if making items by hand, but he was still only one person.

Therefore, he hired handymen from among the youth and the young to be his disciple; and had produced all the goods in the factory to be seen.

Perhaps one of these young people could become a true artist someday.

So, considering the possibility of future experts, Kurobee's current actions were the best in the long run.

「Anything, no problem – your request! Ask me to see your equipment anytime I am free! 」

Kaijin was received lightly.

He probably planned on using it to train his students.

He may look like a big softy, but he's actually a very wise old man.

「Uoooooo! As expected of Kaijin-san! Look at him talk! 」

「Oi oi, are you sure ?!」

「In that case, look also mine !!! !!!

He was surrounded by other similar excited cries.

I guess I should be relieved at his kindness.

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* Dosu, Zusha, Boko, Bokon! *

It is the voice that accompanies our downfall.

What is meant by "our downfall" is mine, belonging to Benimaru, Souei, and Shion.

「Wahahaha! You suck, you suck, you suck, you suck !!! 」

Our opponent exclaimed while laughing loudly. Wh who? Demon Lord Milim of course.

We had a mock battle with him, four against one, but it didn't go well.

And he even used his knuckles. He always wears it. One time at meal time I made him take it off and make it sulk for the rest of the day.

I shouldn't have done it? No, it's clearly a breach of ethics.

I'm glad he wore it this time.

He should always wear it during training. But that doesn't apply to mealtime.

As if receiving a lesson, I competed every day with Milim.

But he is so strong – to the point of being funny! – That a duel with him is impossible. So, we decided this was four-on-one.

What a ridiculous power. Ability like cheat. Stamina without foundation.

I'm glad we're not enemies.

We have also debated Hakurou with him. Unfortunately, his attacks did not even reach him. Yet he can put up a fight, which is impressive in itself.

The incredible power I felt from the Dwarf King, and the incredible power from Milim.

The difference between them is too great. That much I understand after being defeated consecutively here.

Had I, during the match with the dwarf king, used the 『Great Sage』 battle mode, there was a chance I could have won.

But such a thing was meaningless before Milim. This is not a skill or trick.

There are all sorts of powers, huh …?

So three times a day. As a result, we have all become much stronger compared to two weeks ago.

Hakurou watched the match. He refined his skills, so he would not benefit much from this.

For us, our skills are sorely lacking, so we managed to improve greatly in the last two weeks.

「You're good enough! If Rimuru decides to become the demon lord now, I will be completely for it! 」

Milim exclaimed with joy.

I don't plan on becoming a demon lord!

Besides, we didn't even last twenty minutes today. Total failure.

Even if I called myself the demon lord, I wouldn't live long enough to see it recorded.

Benimaru, Souei, and Shion return to training after receiving instructions from Hakurou.

They're really a lot.

While watching them argue,

「By the way, Milim, why did you become the demon king?」

I suddenly wondered and asked,

「Yaaah, about that ... what's the reason again? There are a lot of sad things and mess things up, right??

"Why are you asking me?"

"There is no reason . Can't remember it well. It's been too long; I forgot!"

Milim looked like he did not want to remember the sadness and horror.

"I saw . Well, if you forget, there's no need to remember! 」

Even though he looked like a child, he was an ancient demon king.

From what I heard, the youngest of the demon lords is at least 200 years old.

That would be my enemy Leon Cromwell. My prey.

There were other young demon kings; they were around five hundred years old and had experienced a great war.

Milim belong to the old generation.

In other words, he had already lived for a crazy time.

Chances are, he doesn't have many friends. He had lived for so long that he must have lost many good friends by now …

「Hey, do you have a family or someone who is worried about you?

Do I stay here without telling anyone? 」

Suddenly worried, I asked him.

When I do,

"Y!!! I forgot . Right ... I'll be right back!

Although this may take time. But, I will go at most 2 ~ 3 years. I'll be back!"

Suddenly he called out.

"What's? Suddenly so. Hi right now?"

「Mu, yes. Well, it's not like we won't meet again！ So I'm leaving! 」

She said, and soon turned into her Gothic Dress.

That with magic Change Dress – very useful skills.

It is usually recommended for people with a lot of equipment. Although you had to learn Spatial〉 Magic Magic before this, and it was much harder to learn.

After he finished changing, he looked at me with a smile,

「Alright, come back soon!」

He flew up after saying a few words.

And without making a sound, he flew at a speed faster than the speed of sound.

He suddenly left as soon as he arrived.

「Hmm? Did Milim-sama go somewhere? 」

Shion asked.

「Yes. He remembered some unfinished business. He will be back no later than 2 ~ 3 years, he said. 」

「2 ~ 3 years? How easy was he to make such a difficult journey, and for such a long time, right? 」

「But, for someone of his age, surely it is only 2 ~ 3 days?」

「Taste so!」

「Maybe she went to show off her clothes and her knuckles to her friends ..」

Shion muttered that last sentence for the approval of the other oni.

Maybe that's the problem.

If he shows off his gift to his friends all over the world, he might only need 2 ~ 3 years for it.

Although our imaginations might just run wild imagining such a scene, we somehow became convinced that he was actually out to brag to friends.

Serious expressions were no match for Milim.

And now that he's gone, I feel a bit lonely. We've been that close for two weeks.

He was a strange demon king.

But there is no time to feel sorry for yourself.

His departure was also an opportunity.

We have to go to the human village now. After checking it out, if there is no problem, I will take Milim there next time.

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The three idiots were planning to stay for two weeks, secretly collecting monster body parts.

They used it to fulfill the request of conquest, right? But are they allowed to cheat like that?

Well, it's not really my problem, but I'll have them buy my silence by guiding me to the human city.

「So, you showed me the way. 」

I said in response to their troubled expression,

「We understand, danna!」

「We will lead the way! Should we also stop by the royal capital on the road? 」

「I know how to get around the back aisle, you know?」

They accept.

I'll hand it to them.

I decided to leave in two days.

When I went to tell Rigurdo about that fact, I learned that he had already prepared the bag for departure. So diligent.

And after using the magic-circle to get to the cave, I asked Gabil to show us our intermediate-grade drug stash.

「Oh, Rimuru-sama! We have been waiting! 」

「My, Rimuru-dono! I'm so glad you let me work in such a beautiful environment! 」

While on our way there we ran to Bester's lab.

Unlike Kaijin who had to supervise many people, Bester was able to devote himself wholeheartedly to research.

So this must have felt like heaven to him.

「You ate right, right? Not forgetting to sleep? 」

I asked, worried.

"Of course . Although the food is not very diverse, they are very delicious.

I never miss a meal.

As for sleep: I save with it, but have already prepared a bed here.

In addition, it is good for your body not to sleep for a while! 」

No not …

I thought, but he did what he liked. So I decided to leave it with the line "don't do that".

「By the way, between Kurobee copying it and produced here, which one is more efficient?」

I asked, I asked,

「We're getting faster here.

Once we get more decent workers and equipment, we will be able to resume production without relying on Kurobee-dono. 」

That's what he said.

Since it takes time to grow Hipocte grass, we do not need the production speed to increase too much.

「In that case, should I have five or more people as a lab member?」

「Hmm .. I need to teach them the basics too, so I want about ten.

Because I want to raise a successor as well, you know. 」

The current production speed was three hours to dilute one pill. Kurobee can manage the same thing in an hour.

I could make it right away, but I refrained from doing it. They should be able to make it without my involvement.

Thus, they will be able to manage without me in an emergency situation.

However, they are currently focusing on diluting my restorative pills to make twenty middle grade pills. Doing so, using 〈Making Membran〉, is Bester's job.

All along it would be very difficult, so he asked Gabil's men to help him. After evolving into Dragonewts, they learned to use simple magic, it seems.

If three people other than Bester learned to use it, his speed tripled.

Work with one pill every hour. In other words, they would be able to make twenty middle-class ones. So in one 8-hour workday, they will add 160 pills to our stock.

The amazing production line we made here.

If they fail to grow more, they will be stuck with other tasks while Bester will continue his research. That makes sense.

Approving their plan, I went to tell Rigurdo.

To date Bester has worked without sleep, producing more than eighty pieces a day.

It might prepare the city for the future. Taking 500 pieces from our stash, I put them in my stomach.

This I plan to sell in the human city and buy some magic stones.

We'll find out the price with Kaijin later.

「Alright, continue as you have. As for Bester-dono, please don't force yourself! 」

「Please leave it to me! I will work hard for you! 」

「I'll leave the problem about ten people to you!」

They're dropping me off.

After that, I went to meet Kaijin to determine the lowest price we would sell.

The low-quality medicine was called a potion here and sold for about 3 silver coins.

Which is actually quite high. It is not difficult to imagine a person's income for the day being spent on drugs.

However, this drug can treat 20% of most injuries and even serious ones.

In comparison, restorative magic like 〉Heal〉 will only return 10% of injuries and is difficult to use in emergency situations.

So our drugs are twice as effective. High-grade medicine can return 50%, but I digress. What price should we charge?

「Listen, danna. Do not set the price twice as high. Sell no less than 15 silver coins per piece.

This is not something that beginners will buy. This was meant for B rank adventurers and above.

It's okay to raise the price even more! Aim to sell about 20 silver. 」

Kaijin explained solemnly.

Like saying. This remedy is very useful, so we will have a hard time if we set the price too low and take too many orders.

If we don't make a profit, we can't buy magic stones. So aiming for 20 silver pieces is smart.

Maybe I should also sell one or two of my personal pills.

After I acknowledged his words, we ended the meeting.

And thus complete our preparations.

The next day, I met three idiots.

After finishing their preparations, the three waited for me.

If we take the highway we will run directly to the Kingdom of Pharmas. Domain Count that Youmu talked about a lot.

And that means meeting greedy tallies, so no, thank you.

So, we're gonna walk through the woods.

We aim for Brumund a small country.

To meet with the guild chairman of the Freedom Association and decide on an action.

A year has passed since I reincarnated into this world.

And finally I headed to the city of humans.