Tensei Shitara Slime Datta

Chapter 86: Moving in the Darkness

After being recognized by the other demon lords without any problems, I returned to the Tempest Country Monster.

Coming here was one thing, but returning was a quick leap through Spatial Movement.

"I'm back and the country's not there!" The scenario didn't happen and seeing everyone's happy faces made me calm down.

As I ordered, the various divisions have disbanded in defensive formations.

And thus improving their skills, they even contribute to the safety of the region.

Really, the defense of our country is so superior to other countries that they can hardly threaten us.

After all, our average soldiers are mostly B rank.

So much so that the ferocious beasts and youma in the surroundings were spared.

And while it's good that the area has become somewhat peaceful, I'm afraid that the monsters expelled from here will wreak havoc elsewhere.

I guess we need to investigate that some time.

While thinking about these things I brought Veldora and Shion to the city.

When I entered the city, residents and patrol soldiers bowed by the side of the road – opened the way.

Maybe they were practicing when I left at Walpurgis Banquet because they moved in as one.

What are they doing, I thought, and then saw the Head of Department coming.

And,

「Let us strive to honor Your ascension to the seat of the demon lords!

We are filled with endless joy that you have returned to us! 」

Rigurdo exclaimed as his representative.

Well, this is kind of embarrassing.

Every time, every moment, his appearance grew more grandiose. Honestly, I'm happy, but I'm much more ashamed than happy.

And because every time we take part in a banquet, is not almost every day of the month spent on celebration? At this rate each week will attract tourists.

I guess it's okay?

Our master (well, I ..) has officially become the demon lord.

I know they want to celebrate. Although I guess humans disagree, right ~?

And because of this and that, before returning to my house, we held a banquet.

On the day after I returned, I decided to have an urgent meeting with the heads of the departments.

Meanwhile, I ordered Souei to observe the movement of monsters in the region.

Souei accepts, despite adding that 「Maybe there is no more reason to worry about it」

What does it mean there's no more reason to worry about it? Are they all living happily together now?

Well, I'd be happy if they did.

Eliminating brainless monsters might be a good idea. And in addition, because so many of us emit powerful auras, the probability of the appearance of youma has decreased.

In any case, we need to ensure that human traffickers can cross our path safely.

Moreover, weaker monsters could also be a threat to humans. So I guess wiping out the group was our only option.

Responding to my concerns,

「In that case, how about we make an anti monster barrier along the way?」

Bester advised.

And as if planning this beforehand,

「Danna, we have succeeded! A magical tool that creates a barrier! 」

Kaijin exclaimed with a satisfied smile on his face.

Seriously ?!

This old man is too amazing.

I do know that they developed this in secret, but it is a shame that it was useless during the previous incident.

But to be able to make a test product in less than a month, weren't they just geniuses?

Kaijin, Bester, and I think Gabil have developed some things.

By this time, Kaijin had completely given up the workshop to Kurobee and wholeheartedly devoted himself to research.

Well, as someone representing our entire Development Staff, I guess he couldn't spend all his time on research.

From what he said, the concentration of magic energy around here can now gather easily. Moreover, superior auras tended to float freely around here.

Even the concentration inside the cave, where B rank monsters + tend to lay their eggs, became denser. In other words, our country is a bit abnormal.

As a result, they had analyzed the effect of the change in the concentration of atmospheric magic energy on the demon crystal formation.

It seems that at the same time as the decline in magic concentration, "Demon Crystals" tend to appear.

Moreover, as the concentration decreased, the chances of monsters or youmaspawning also decreased, so my worries were meaningless.

It's an incredible discovery.

It is important for our country to release competitive products.

And as a byproduct of their research, we have now obtained a way to obtain Demon Crystals and have also discovered the manufacturing method for Magic Stones.

It seems like the Magic Stone I obtained in the Kingdom of Ingracia is useful.

Well, they did tell me that the creation of magic stones involved a variety of large instruments, but it was really a difficult process.

Even if we had found a method to make it, it would take us some time to produce it.

On the other hand, we can easily use the demon crystals alone as fuel.

Unlike the purer energy sources of Magic Stones, using Demon Crystals was easy.

Now, what had recently developed was a barrier written on top of Demon Steel.

It uses artificial "Satan Crystals" as a fuel source.

It is currently shaped like a cube with a volume of 1 meter. The thickness of the barrier is 50 cm.

So, it is quite heavy and difficult to carry.

But, once you start it, it will naturally absorb magical energy from its surroundings and continue to function indefinitely.

It would be great if we could reduce it to a piece of demon steel, but at least it was easy to use.

So when we put down this simple magic circle – we name it "Barrier-kun" – to operate along the 10km road we will ensure safety along the route.

But I guess adjusting it so that walking along the highway route is the most commendable part.

I have been told that it takes a combination of knowledge not only Bester and Kaijin, but also Shuna and Kurobee.

It was not something they had designed for the past month, but something they had imagined for so long.

It's a little moving.

I quickly gave my consent and asked them to install it along the highway.

I changed the command I gave Souei to include observing the effect the barrier would have.

And hence, the Country Tempest Monster continued to strive to become the trading center of this world.

Next, I heard the current state of affairs.

I really have to hear this first, but the people who talk in turn get us distracted.

Everything became a bit quiet.

There is no change in the region and no country is taking any real action.

I also heard about Youmu. The king we released also moved according to our expectations.

It was very impossible for Youmu, who had never been a king, to control the nobles. So, it might be fun to watch the old king try to make friends with us and use us to his advantage.

If he's friends with us, it might be useful for Youmu later.

When I heard the report I made this mental note.

The report stopped.

Everyone had been trying very hard to secretly resolve all my worries, so I just asked if there were any new problems.

「Not a problem, but I want to tell my brothers about Rimuru-sama's ascension as Demon King.

Can I visit each village as a transportation skill practice? 」

Gerudo raised his hand and asked.

Now that he mentioned it, we were already so busy with highway manufacturing that I had no idea how the High Orcs were performing.

I have heard that the food situation was resolved as expected but not after that.

I allowed his journey. And,

"Oh by the way – by the way . I did not mention this, but I have been given the Jura Forest as my domain.

That's why – and I think it won't happen – but if anyone comes to attack, we have to expel them.

Oh and how should I declare my rule over the region? Or should I let it be what it is? 」

My words made everyone look at me.

Whahuh? Did I do something wrong?

「Umm ... the whole forest? Really true?"

Rigurdo asked hesitantly.

「Hey, hey, seriously? This area has been treated as a neutral zone!

The traitors become our acquaintances and they are mostly immobile is not a problem …

But how the reaction of the secret Elven villages can be problematic. 」

Benimaru added.

「Well, that shouldn't be a problem.

Unless they decide to fight us.

I mean, all the forest rights have been given to Rimuru-danna by the demon lord.

Justjust wonderful.

Up until now, towns and villages had developed into forests taking resources at will.

We did the same and did not ask for permission. Because we don't have to.

But now, even Elves had to make sure that they could still continue living in their hidden villages.

They had to ask permission from Demon Lord Rimuru.

Kaijin said, full of anticipation.

As he said, no one needed a permit to stay here until now.

「But, will it be as you say? They had lived here for a long time, so wasn't their presence already acknowledged? 」

I asked .

「No, no, the question is: will they come seeking the protection of the Demon King or choose to live as they please.

Of course, they will decide for themselves.

But that means they are opening themselves up to an invasion.

If anything, our race will come to greet you. I'll tell my dad! 」

Because of panic, said Gabil.

Somehow, I feel this might be an important event.

Ignoring the carefree Veldora, inexplicably Shion had a proud expression on her face.

If this is important, I hope you tell me earlier .. It doesn't mean Shion will notice.

By the way, Shion, this domain was not obtained from your efforts, you know.

Seriously, unlike the appearance of her secretary, she could not do the job at all.

I'm desperate.

「Fufu! That was only what was expected of Rimuru-sama! 」

And the other haughty sentences were the same, Shion said with a proud expression.

In short, in order to obtain the protection of the Demon King, you must come to see him first.

From now on we will conduct an investigation of the Jura Forest to find out what kind of intelligent race lives here.

Even though we have just finished building the highway, we will be busy again.

Well, we haven't built one that leads to the Sorion Sorcerers Dynasty, so we still have a lot of work left.

As for Rigurdo, convinced that the guests will be coming soon, he issued an order to our townspeople to begin preparations to welcome them.

Seriously, I thought being a demon lord would be annoying, but thought that I was right to that extent!

After ending the Head of Department meeting, I remembered the question I forgot to ask.

Right, did we get a response from Hinata?

「By the way, did the messenger we sent to Saint Western Church safely deliver the message?

Did we get a response? 」

For my question,

「Kufufufufu. My lord, of course arrived safely. 」

「True, the defense of the region was impenetrable but we did not see anyone approaching.

We have not received a response. 」

Diablo confirmed the arrival of the message and Benimaru noted the lack of response.

Well, they might still be busy thinking.

I don't want to fight Hinata, but it depends on him.

I don't think I'm going to lose now, but I'm not going to let my defense fall on him.

Honestly, and I know this is not possible, but I prefer they just apologize.

I want to focus on expanding as a country already.

And thus, facing the problem the same way I did before I became the demon lord, I ended the department meeting.

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In an unknown land of eternal night, into a deep burial chamber, a beautiful silver-haired girl wanders.

His name is Ruminas Valentine.

She is the ruler of this land and the demon king known as the Queen of Darkness.

Inside a sealed room behind the powerful barrier of Ruminas, sleep his beloved girl inside the sacred spirit energy coffin.

There were some people who could venture this far and no one could remove the barrier. Or at least there should be no one …

Rumines

His heart skipped a beat, he headed for the girl's funeral room.

And when he came in he realized something was wrong.

The room had been disturbed, and there was a residual smell of another human being along with the girl he loved.

It was faint but his Vampire nose could not be tricked.

But it's a trivial fact …

Hidden inside the burial chamber, the coffin of holy spirit energy had been removed.

Confused for the first time in his life, he could not accept what he saw.

As the demon lord, Ruminas thought this situation was completely impossible.

But, the logical part was winning, he was able to recognize the situation at hand.

No matter how much she wanted to emotionally reject what she saw, the calm reasoning showed otherwise.

His favorite coffin has been stolen.

And immediately his expression turned to anger …

While shouting his lungs in anger, he released all of his hidden magic energy.

At the same time, the burial chamber collapsed forming a vortex of rampaging magic energy.

Someone who cannot be entered, the death chamber itself.

And apart from him showing his anger, he calmly analyzed the situation.

Only he could break the barrier erected here.

No, to be honest .. who is like him. In other words, the Demon King could remove this barrier.

Or perhaps a being that could rival a demon lord in power.

And, it must be someone who knows the sacred spirit coffin that is here.

If not, there is no need to enter.

Moreover, they would not be able to achieve their goals while Ruminas was present.

In other words, to take advantage of his absence, they had to know about the Walpurgis Banquet.

There was no way they would have invaded when he left.

If so .. the culprit is …

Think Ruminas.

The other seven demon lords are currently; should he also include the demon lords who are no longer …?

But after thinking about each of them, he was unable to find any reason to suspect them.

But

「Wait a minute .. haven't I forgotten someone?」

He muttered.

It was the demon king that was currently dead.

Claymans.

He was so weak that he had forgotten about it.

What did he say before he died?

That ... "Cursed Master" Gazalim is now reborn or what?

He was not a demon king but someone who rivaled them.

And if it was Gazalim, then he would probably know about the Walpurgis Banquet of Clayman.

And if that's the case .. then the real goal is to acquire the coffin all along …

「He ordered Clayman to hold the Walpurgis Banquet and search the coffin in the meantime ..?」

So it doesn't matter who calls the Walpurgis Supper.

He manipulated Clayman into thinking that if he managed to subdue one of the participants then it would be great.

So if that's the real goal, then the rest is just for show?

Ruminas anger turned red as a sense of humiliation filled his heart.

He was sure his guess was right.

Anger towards her who stole her lover, anger towards the demon lord who kept her away from home.

He regretted the fact that he did not want anyone to touch his lover and thus kept all the guards away.

But maybe the guards won't change the outcome in the least.

Whatever the problem …

「Cannot be forgiven. I will not forgive you. When I find you, I'll rip your limbs off the limbs! 」

The dark ruins of the burial chamber were filled with the cries of the silver-haired girl and her raging power.

The anger was not at all like when Veldora turned his country to ashes, because this time his own heart had been torn apart.

And his unfulfilled causes the Ruminas to change.

≪Verified. Conditions have been met.

Unique expertise 『』 has evolved into the highest skill 『King Asmodeus 』 ≫

World Voice declared to the silent Ruminas.

And,

「I don't care! I don't care about that !!! 」

She screamed.

Awaken one of the skills of ability: Life and Death.

He was lucky that there was no life around him.

In an unknown land on an eternal night was heard the cry of a silver-haired girl who never ended.