Synopsis and Starting Chapter Chapter 01 – Let’S See What I Can Do
Chapter 02 – First Contact
Chapter 03 – First Conversation
Chapter 04 – First Friend
Chapter 05 – First Steps
Chapter 06 – Skill Acquisition
Chapter 07 – First Battle
Chapter 08 – The Power In My Hands
Chapter 09 – Negotiating With The Goblins
Chapter 10 – The Battle Of The Goblin Village
Chapter 11 – Evolving Monsters
Chapter 12 – Preparing Our Environment
Chapter 13 – To The Dwarf Kingdom
Chapter 14 – Trouble
Chapter 15 – A Deal With The Guards
Chapter 16 – The Dwarf Blacksmith
Chapter 17 – The Outcome Of The Promise
Chapter 18 – The End Of Turmoil
Intermission ~Bagworm Gobuta~
Chapter 19 – Return To The Village
Chapter 20 – Toward The Village’S Revival
Chapter 21 – A New Movement
Chapter 22 – The Adventurers Who Finally Arrived
Chapter 23 – Flame Giant
Chapter 24 – Reminiscence~ Funeral March
Chapter 25 – Human Transformation!
Chapter 26 – New Abilities
Chapter 27 – The Ogre Tribe
Chapter 28 – Jobs
Chapter 29 – Lizardmen’S Invasion
Chapter 30 – Envoy
Chapter 31 – Emergency Meeting
Chapter 32 – Stage Curtain Rises
Chapter 33 – Audience
Chapter 34 – The Outbreak Of War
Chapter 35 – War Preparations
Chapter 36 – Participation In The War
Chapter 37 – Encounter ~ Benimaru & Ranga
Chapter 38 – Devil Gelmudo
Chapter 39 – Gears Of Fate
Chapter 40 – Orc Disaster
Chapter 41 – Predator
Chapter 42 – The Great Jura Forest Coalition
Chapter 43 – War Reparations
Chapter 44 – And Thus We Finished The City
Chapter 45 – Those Who Observe
Chapter 46 – A Country’S Name And Two Treaties
Chapter 47 – A City’S Specialty
Chapter 48 – Demon Lords’ Invasion
Chapter 49 – Hurricane Milim
Chapter 50 – Frontier Garrison
Chapter 51 – To The Human City
Chapter 52 – Journey
Chapter 53 – Freedom Association
Chapter 54 – Business ~ The Start Of A Trade
Chapter 55 – Adventurer Registration
Chapter 56 – Ingrasia Kingdom
Chapter 57 – To Learn Magic
Chapter 58 – The Summoned ~ Those Who Are Called Heroes ~
Chapter 59 – The Church Moved
Chapter 60 – A Bit Sudden, But Let’S Have A Test
Chapter 61 – The First Dungeon Conquest
Chapter 62 – A Spirit Is…
Chapter 63 – Children And Spirits
Chapter 64 – Last Days In The Royal Capital
Chapter 65 – The Prelude To Disaster
Chapter 66 – Chance Meeting
Chapter 67 – Forest Assailants
Chapter 68 – Soul And Hope
Chapter 69 – Birth Of Demon Lord
Chapter 70 – Harvest Festival
Chapter 71 – I, The One Who Had Sprouted
Chapter 72 – Upon Awakening
Chapter 73 – The Freed One
Chapter 74 – Veldora
Chapter 75 – Conference
Chapter 76 – Conference – Main Act
Chapter 77 – Ramiris’ Report
Chapter 78 – Demon Lords
Chapter 79 – Dino And Dagruel
Chapter 80 – The Incident Before The Banquet
Chapter 81 – At The Banquet
Chapter 82 – Equality In Death
Chapter 83 – Eight-Star Demon Lords
Chapter 84 – The Downfall Of Falmas Kingdom
Chapter 85 – The Words That Reached
Chapter 86 – Those Who Move In The Dark
Chapter 87 – The Holy City
Chapter 88 – Towards The Second Encounter
Chapter 89 – Different Plans
Chapter 90 – Vs. Holy Knights Part 1
Chapter 91 – Vs. Holy Knights Part 2
Chapter 92 – Vs. Holy Knights Part 3
Chapter 93 – Vs. Holy Knights Part 4
Chapter 94 – Mastermind
Chapter 95 – Complete Victory
Chapter 96 – Chance To Speak
Chapter 97 – Compensation And Future Relations!
Chapter 98 – Letter Of Invitation
Chapter 99 – Tournament Preparations
Chapter 100 – Underground Labyrinth
Chapter 101 – Smooth Plan
Chapter 102 – Audience With Monsters
Chapter 103 – Monster Slave
Chapter 104 – The Night Before
Chapter 105 – Preliminary Round
Chapter 106 – Tournament – Finals Part 1
Chapter 107 – Tournament – Finals Part 2
Chapter 108 – Tournament – Finals Part 3
Chapter 109 – Tournament – Finals Part 4
Chapter 110 – Tournament – Finals Part 5
Chapter 111 – Tournament – Finals Part 6
Chapter 112 – Tournament – Finals Part 7
Chapter 113 – Tournament – Finals Part 8
Chapter 114 – Tournament – Finals Part 9
Chapter 115 – Underground Labyrinth Exploration Party
Chapter 116 – Evaluation Conference
Chapter 117 – Smooth Sailing
Chapter 118 – Labyrinth And Trust
Chapter 119 – The Way To Enjoy A Dungeon
Chapter 120 – Setting Off
Chapter 121 – Hinata And The Kids
Chapter 122 – Hinata And Yuuki
Chapter 123 – Predestined Fate
Chapter 124 – Birth Of A Hero
Chapter 125 – The Memories Of The Hero
Chapter 126 – The Rebellion’S Beginning
Chapter 127 – Excuse And Reflection
Chapter 128 – Alliance Of Three Kingdoms
Chapter 129 – Yuuki Subjugation Raid
Chapter 130 – A Suddent Invitation
Chapter 131 – Demon Lord Leon
Chapter 132 – Kagurazaka Yuuki
Chapter 133 – Leon Vs Yuuki Part 1
Chapter 134 – Leon Vs Yuuki Part 2
Chapter 135 – After The Incident
Chapter 136 – Eastern Empire
Chapter 137 – A Year Of Progress
Chapter 138 – A Request From The Council
Chapter 139 – The Whole Story Of The Assembly
Chapter 140 – Research Results
Chapter 141 – U An Unexpected Guest
Chapter 142 – Military Affairs
Chapter 143 – The Dreadful Corps
Intermission -Venom’S Story-
Chapter 144 – Underground Labyrinth Capture –Enforcer Scout Platoon-
Chapter 145 – Underground Labyrinth Capture-Capture Of Irresistible Force-
Chapter 146 – Underground Labyrinth Capture –Outcome And Conclusion-
Chapter 147 – The Empire That Start To Move.
Chapter 148 – A Decision Made Too Late.
Chapter 149 – Night Before The War Begin
Chapter 150 – Expectations That Became True
Chapter 151 – Great War Outbreak –Start–
Chapter 152 – Great War Outbreak – Agitation And Resolution-
Chapter 153 – Great War Outbreak –The Beginning Of The Trampling-
Chapter 154 – Great War Outbreak –The Smiling Demon–
Chapter 155 – First Battle Victory And Enemy Main Forces
Chapter 156 – The Mysterious Lion Mask
Chapter 157 – Battle Of The Dungeon.
Chapter 158 – The Absolute Strongest Of The Dungeon.
Chapter 159 – The Capital’S Defensive Battle.
Chapter 160 – The Clean-Up Annihilation War.
Chapter 161 – A Demon Lord’S Work Isn’T A God’S
Intermission –Shinji’S Situation-
Chapter 162 – Reward And Evolution Part 1
Chapter 163 – Reward And Evolution Part 2
Chapter 164 – Reward And Evolution Part 3
Chapter 165 – The Out-Of-Control Gears.
Chapter 166 – A Coup D’État In The Imperial Capital.
Chapter 167 – The Segregation Point Of The Era
Chapter 168 – Guy ? Crimson
Chapter 169 – Negotiations With Guy
Chapter 170 – A Pleasant Tea Party
Chapter 171 – Clash! Storm Dragon Vs Scorch Dragon – First Half –
Chapter 172 – Clash! Storm Dragon Vs Scorch Dragon -Last Half-
Chapter 173 – Rage
Chapter 174 – Rimuru Vs Storm Dragon & Scorch Dragon
Chapter 175 – Veldora Released
Chapter 176 – Sword Of Tempest
Chapter 177 – The Black Numbers
Chapter 178 – The Black Numbers Vs The Empire ― First Half―
Chapter 179 – The Black Numbers Vs The Empire – Last Half –
Chapter 180 – Duel On Deck
Chapter 181 – Towards The Final Stage
Chapter 182 – The Entrusted Will
Chapter 183 – Establishing The Contract
Chapter 184 – The Faceoff
Chapter 185 – The Beginning Of A New Game
Intermission – Guy ? Crimson –
Chapter 186 – First Move
Chapter 187 – The One Who Observes
Chapter 188 – Apostle Of The End
Chapter 189 – Army In The Sky
Chapter 190 – Ultimate Skill
Chapter 191 – Ciel-Sensei’S Skill Synthesis
Chapter 192 – Walpurgis
Chapter 193 – To Each Preparations
Chapter 194 – World Rumbling
Chapter 195 – Chaos And Counter-Moves
Chapter 196 – Lion King Vs The Four Fiends Of The Heaven Commanders’ Vega
Chapter 197 – Demon Vs Angel
Chapter 198 – Gobuta & Karion Vs The Four Fiends Of The Heaven Commanders’ Vega
Chapter 199 – Rimuru Disappearance[1]
Chapter 200 – Each Of Their Reactions
Chapter 201 – Preparations On Leon’S Side
Chapter 202 – Moderate Clown Troupe
Chapter 203 – Great Demon Lord Kazaream
Chapter 204 – The Confused World
Chapter 205 – Vs Dagruel Part 1
Chapter 206 – Vs Dagruel Part 2
Chapter 207 – Vs Dagruel Part 3
Chapter 208 – Vs Dagruel Part 4
Chapter 209 – Sprout Of Envy
Chapter 210 – Leon’S Feelings
Chapter 211 – Calculation That Goes Amiss
Chapter 212 – Foolish Kazaream
Chapter 213 – Unjust Ending
Chapter 214 – The Closed World
Chapter 215 – Time Accelerated
Chapter 216 – Vs Dagruel Part 5
Chapter 217 – Vs Dagruel Part 6
Chapter 218 – Vs Dagruel Part 7
Chapter 219 – Vs Dagruel Part 8 –Conclusion-
Chapter 220 – Royal Capital Disturbance
Chapter 221 – Royal Capital Disturbance –Hero-
Chapter 222 – Royal Capital Disturbance -Sudden Change-
Chapter 223 – Royal Capital Disturbance -Evacuation-
Chapter 224 – Royal Capital Disturbance -Defeat-
Chapter 225 – Intersected Checkmate
Chapter 226 – Labyrinth’S Encroachment - Part 1
Chapter 227 – Labyrinth’S Encroachment Part 2
Chapter 228 – Labyrinth’S Encroachment Part 3
Chapter 229 – Labyrinth’S Encroachment Part 4
Chapter 230 – Labyrinth’S Encroachment Part 5
Chapter 231 – Labyrinth Encroachment Part 6
Chapter 232 – Labyrinth’S Encroachment Part 7
Chapter 233 – Labyrinth’S Encroachment Part 8 -Conclusion-
Chapter 234 – Archangel’S Domination
Chapter 235 – In The Northern Land –First Part-
Chapter 236 – In The Northern Land -Middle Part-
Chapter 237 – In The Northern Land -Last Part-
Chapter 238 – Justice And Contradiction
Chapter 239 – Soaring Wall
Chapter 240 – Final Decisive Battle Part 1
Chapter 241 – Final Decisive Battle Part 2
Chapter 242 – Final Decisive Battle Part 3
Chapter 243 – Final Decisive Battle Part 4
Chapter 244 – Final Decisive Battle Part 5
Chapter 245 – Final Decisive Battle Part 6
Chapter 246 – Rimuru Vs Yuuki –First Part–
Chapter 247 - Rimuru Vs Yuuki – Part 2
Chapter 248 - Rimuru Vs Yuuki – Part 3-
Chapter 249
Chapter 250
Chapter 251
Chapter 252
Chapter 253
Chapter 254
Chapter 255
Chapter 256
Chapter 257
Chapter 258
Chapter 259
Chapter 260
Chapter 261
Chapter 262
Chapter 263
Chapter 264
Chapter 265
Chapter 266
Chapter 267
Chapter 268
Chapter 269
Chapter 270
Chapter 271
Chapter 272
Chapter 273
Chapter 274
Chapter 275
Chapter 276
Chapter 277
Chapter 278
Chapter 279
Chapter 280
Chapter 281
Chapter 282
Chapter 283
Chapter 284
Chapter 285
Chapter 286
Chapter 287
Chapter 288
Chapter 289
Chapter 290
Chapter 291
Chapter 292
Chapter 293
Chapter 294
Chapter 295
Chapter 296
Chapter 297
Chapter 298
Chapter 299
Chapter 300
Chapter 301
Chapter 302
Chapter 303
Chapter 304
Chapter 305
Chapter 306
Chapter 307
Chapter 308
Chapter 309
Chapter 310
Chapter 311
Chapter 312
Chapter 313
Chapter 314
Chapter 316
Chapter 317
Chapter 318
Chapter 319
Chapter 320
Chapter 321
Chapter 322
Chapter 323
Chapter 324
Chapter 325
Chapter 326
Chapter 327
Chapter 328
Chapter 329
Chapter 330
Chapter 331
Chapter 332
Chapter 333
Chapter 334
Chapter 335
Chapter 336
Chapter 337
Chapter 338
Chapter 339
Chapter 340
Chapter 341
Chapter 342
Chapter 343
Chapter 344
Chapter 345
Chapter 346
Chapter 347
Chapter 348
Chapter 349
Chapter 350
Chapter 351
Chapter 352
Chapter 353
Chapter 354
Chapter 355
Chapter 356
Chapter 357
Chapter 358
Chapter 359
Chapter 360
Chapter 361
Chapter 362
Chapter 363
Chapter 364
Chapter 365
Chapter 366
Chapter 367
Chapter 368
Chapter 369
Chapter 370
Chapter 371
Chapter 372
Chapter 373
Chapter 374
Chapter 375
Chapter 376
Chapter 377
Chapter 378
Chapter 379
Chapter 380
Chapter 381
Chapter 382
Chapter 383
Chapter 384
Chapter 385
Chapter 386
Chapter 387
Chapter 388
Chapter 389
Chapter 390
Chapter 391
Chapter 392
Chapter 393
Chapter 394
Chapter 395
Chapter 396
Chapter 397
Chapter 398
Chapter 399
Chapter 400
Chapter 402
Chapter 403
Chapter 404
Chapter 405
Chapter 406
Chapter 407
Chapter 408
Chapter 409
Chapter 410
Chapter 411
Chapter 412
Chapter 413
Categories Genre: Action, Adventure, All, Comedy, Completed, Fantasy, Shounen Status: Completed ______
Total Chapters in book: 416
Estimated words: 1129434 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 5647(@200wpm)___ 4518(@250wpm)___ 3765(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 1129434 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 5647(@200wpm)___ 4518(@250wpm)___ 3765(@300wpm)
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128. Alliance of Three Kingdoms
Hinata and Ruminas were in chairs awaiting our arrival.
From the looks on their faces, something must have happened.
Well, I guess it’s a good thing they don’t know I’ve been just playing around the whole time. It certainly wouldn’t go over well if they knew.
「Fuze-kun, come on in」
I said, having Fuze join us in the reception room we prepared.
Without me needing to say anything, Shuna had already prepared tea.
She really is a well-disciplined Ohime-sama. Completely different from a certain regrettable secretary, but that secretary does get serious when training the subordinates and the guards.
But considering that I’ve been slacking off lately, I have no right to complain.
No, actually, I haven’t been playing around! I was studying!
Can’t be getting this distinction wrong myself; or else someone will find out.
Alongside Fuse, I sat on the sofa whilst facing Ruminas and Hinata.
A cushion made with material of the highest quality gently caught my body.
「Hey Hinata, it’s been a long time. Ruminas-san, nice to meet you… no, we have met before. It’s been a while.
This is Fuse-kun. He’s the Freedom Association Branch head in Burmund.」
I introduced Fuse to the two ladies.
「N-nice to meet you! I, within the Burmund Kingdom, work as the head of its Freedom Association branch.
To be able to meet Hinata-sama today, the highest tactician of the Western Church, I am truly honored.
And to this beautiful lady, it’s the first time we’ve ever met, but you must be someone of illustrious prestige.
I am uneducated in these matters so please forgive my ignorance!」
Greatly nervous he greeted them.
Completely ignoring him, however,
「Rimuru, was it? ‘Tis been a while, since Walpurgis that is. Glad to see you healthy. But, that man must not remain here. Freedom Association is the enemy. Or have you not noticed?
The identity of he who manipulated Hinata.
Knowing this fully well, why do you still associate yourself with someone from the Freedom Association?」
(Translator’s/Editor’s note: the word Ruminas uses to address Rimuru is 貴様 kisama which in modern time is an insult, commonly translated as “bastard.” Centuries ago, however, it was used to address a person politely, and this translation Clown feels fits better with Ruminas’ mannerism)
One of the primary Demon Lords–Ruminas asked with an accusatory tone.
She is a cute young girl silver hair, and heterochromatic eyes giving off a gold and silver shine.
Why is one of the Octogram here?
It’s also strange that she’s by Hinata’s side; the worst thing I could do here though is act hostile and make her an enemy.
Besides, forging an alliance with the Western Saint’s Church will probably allow Tempest to fully integrate into human society.
And that’s something I earnestly want to achieve. Hinata and Ruminas’s relation is yet uncertain, but perhaps its best to speak openly rather than keep secrets.
But considering that Ruminas probably knows everything Hinata knows, perhaps it’s better to keep certain things hidden.
But first, let’s get them to trust Fuse.
Right when I needed it, Shuna entered the room with the tea prepared.
Shuna handed out the tea, and left the room after taking a bow.
I glanced to the side and confirmed,
「Hmph. Now then, doubling as an introduction to Fuse-kun earlier, I would like you to have a look at the report」
After saying so, I beckoned Fuse.
With that alone, the endlessly anxious Fuse seems to have caught on.
「Understood. Apparently, it would seem that I am under suspicion. So as to clear myself from that suspicion…」
Saying such, he begin explaining the current internal situations of the Freedom Association.
Fuse’s report was simple and concise.
Yuuki has taken over 90% of the Ingrasia Headquarters.
The female Submaster Kagari is also under his direct command.
In addition, High ranking adventurers with abilities on par with Branch heads has also sided with Yuuki.
And thus, with the Organisation currently so, it would prove difficult to denounce Yuuki. However, it would appear that those outside the headquarters are not affected.
Since it seems that his brainwashing and thought manipulation isn’t omnipotent—something we can be happy about.
Better yet, the citizens do not appear to be under his influence.
The only thing they have been convinced of is that monsters are the cause of most calamities and are the enemy.
If it’s to this degree, and considering my current progress, building a relation of mutual trust not impossible.
I mean, think of the satellite city built around the labyrinth—there orcs, goblins, monsters, and adventurers are able to sit in a pub and share a meal.
We’re certainly making progress towards building trust between us; I have proven that it is possible for humans and monsters to understand each other.
「However, any further investigation is impossible. The person who went to investigate the Submaster Kagari alone, had his memories erased.
He was crippled and wandered the town as if protecting it. He even forgot his own name.
There’s no proof that Kagari did it, but considering the situation it’s pretty obvious.
Besides, she probably knows that we’ve been investigating her; I have no excuses, I have failed there」
It seems anything outside of this is out of his hands.
However this is enough.
If that’s the case, then that would make saving the children a problem.
If I make a move, there would be the problem of it being pinned as a kidnapping by the demon lord. However if I ask Masayuki then there’s probably no problem. Fortunately, there’s a convenient reason to every one of his actions, making him suitable.
Since it’s absolutely impossible for Yuuki to control him, there’s no need to be reserved.
After rescuing the children, I’ll immediately dissipate the effects of any mind control. But I can’t have them think that I’ve been playing around here the whole time, so I should make it look like I’ve done a lot.
However, about the erased memories. It’s troublesome… but if it’s me, then I might be able to restore it.
「Fuse, I’ll try to heal those who had their memories wiped.
If their soul and their brain is intact, I might be able to somehow.」
「What? Is that true? Please, do it somehow!」
In response to my offer, Fuse looked at me with expectant eyes.
They have been acting by my order so they are essentially my subordinates. If there’s a way to cure them I have an obligation to do it.
He had a happy look on his face and readily accepted the proposition.
But to think he trusts me so much to accept a deal with a demon lord! Makes me kind of happy.、
And so, overlooking our exchange,
「Rimuru, do you really think that you can coexist with humans?
Human are creatures whose thoughts cannot be read simply though their words.
‘Tis it not better for them to be controlled by us?」
Ruminas gives me a cold look.
That girl seems to have thought over this, however her opinions conflict with my own.
Considering all the risks, it’s certainly an option, but――.
「“Oi oi, young lady. In spite of your beautiful face, you say some terrible things
Control humans, who do you you are?
Even if you are a noble, isn’t it bad to look down on ordinary people?」
Fuse got angry and snapped at Ruminas.
Oh right, I still haven’t introduced her to Fuse. Well, I guess his ignorance led him to step on a landmine.
「Now now, Fuse Kun, Calm down.
This person is Ruminas.
One of the Octogram Demon Lords.
This is my second time meeting her, and the first time we’ve spoken to each other.
First thing first, lets leave behind all truculent behavior and have a constructive talk.
And, this is Hinata.
But you should know more about her than I. She’s the Knight Leader of the Western church.」
I’ve briefly introduced the two.
Ruminas and Hinata, after listening to Fuse’s report as per my request, had judged that he was no friend of Yuuki’s.
However, putting Hinata aside, Ruminas didn’t seem trust in humans in general rather than Fuse himself.
「Eh, what? Demon Lord? Who?」
Looking back and forth between Ruminas and I, Fuse was in a state of confusion.
Remembering his earlier belligerent remarks, his face instantly paled.
I feel slightly sorry for him, and responded.
「Ruminas, this man is my companion.
Firstly I want to establish some trust.
I don’t agree with your opinion on humans, and please don’t force it onto me.
If you do, you will be judged an enemy.」
「What was that? Are you trying to lecture us despite being a newcomer?
If you seek a war then shall get it.」
Ruminas stood up, and took up a stance with both hands.
I had planned to diffuse the situation but now I feel like taking this outside.
How should I put this, contrary to her appearance, she’s rather short-fused. Times like this constantly remind me that all demon lords are selfish and whimsical.
But I’d rather not fight in this room, though…
「Stop this Ruminas, didn’t we came here for an alliance?
Why are you adding to our enemies?」
Hinata coaxed Ruminas with a hint of irritation.
「Hmph」
As if she was never serious to begin with, Ruminas’s anger dissipated.
And she sat back in her chair,
「True, we do not wish to increase our enemies.
Our aim for coming today, is to propose an alliance between Tempest, Holy Empire of Ruberius, and Western Saint’s Church.」
She declared with a thin smile on her lips.
Clearly she was trying to gauge my reaction.
It’s hard to imagine that she was a demon lord with a bad personality from her appearance.
Putting that aside, we have introduced ourselves once more, and began examining the details of the alliance.
………
……
…
That means, Ruminas was the ruler of the Holy Empire Ruberius?
The conversation continued after we calmed down, but was a revelation!
It seems this was too much of a surprise for Fuse, and he looked as if his soul had flown out of his mouth.
(TN Note:…I hope most of you seen enough anime to know what that means. If you haven’t I recommend those from the slice of life genre.)
Well, that’s to be expected.
The Holy Empire Ruberius where the sacred ones reside, where the Pope of the Western Church lives.
Who would have imagined that it was all under control of a demon lord!
In that case, who is the pope?
「Old man, they seem to be wondering about the pope」
In response to Ruminas’s words, the butler behind her bowed respectively.
「If I’m not mistake, the current pope is currently 47 years old.」
I thought he muttered, and the butler transformed into a youthful figure.
「This is the first time we’ve met. I am the current pope, Gilles Lila Ruberius.」
In this youthful (… nah, he’s still middle aged) appearance, he turned into a butler clad in pure white, radiating a divine aura.
His figure has become a man in his prime. In terms of human years, he would be around mid 40s.
So… this butler has pretended to be the pope of every past generation?
Looking at fuse with a glance, he was stunned with his eyes wide opened.
This guy’s a skillful one, I’m actually impressed.
「Hey, isn’t this weird! Why’s the pope a follower of the demon lord! What the hell is this?! Are you a monster? Why do I feel a divine presence?」
Uh oh, instead of fainting, Fuse acted as if a switch has been pressed as he started causing a ruckus.
「Fu. Gilles, explain.」
Ruminas instructed,
「As you command, milady」
The pope, no, Gilles the butler nodded respectively.
Since it feels really weird I’d much rather he stop these extravagant butler behavior, but I’ll keep my discomfort a secret.
It began thousands of years ago, before the creation of the Holy Empire of Ruberius.
When the evil dragon Veldora destroyed the Vampire Kingdom, without killing anyone, though.
It was then, that Ruminas and Chloe met, so it seems they’ve been through a lot.
Even though she protected Chloe, even if she hadn’t, she probably would not have been injured anyways.
To Ruminas, Chloe was probably the embodiment of idealized beauty.
Oh, and though Veldora probably thought it was a friendly squabble, in reality it was just a one-sided rampage.
However, being done in would be unpleasant, so the survivors hid and lived on in silence.
However, there’s the Demon Lord Ruminas.
She wasn’t interested in simply hiding, and built an underground empire.
And on the top she created an empire to sustain her underground empire.
At the time, due to poverty caused by the conflict between angels and demons, there were few mighty nations. And the eastern empire had barely taken form.
They couldn’t even send forces to protect the people from the threat of monsters.
Naturally, almost everyone was a refugee or a bandit, and the world was even more confused and in turmoil.
Precisely because it was such a time that she, with the power of a demon lord, was able to control monsters and easily control humans.
Those who sought salvation came to her.
Ruminas granted mercy to those who gathered under her. Using blood (Life) as bait, she granted them protection.
And so, all within Ruminas’s calculations, a country was formed this way.
And thus it appeared, the Holy Kingdom Ruberius.
Thus, allowing humans to live freely would lead to endless war—the reason behind Ruminas’ opinions was history itself.
I don’t think I can refute her. But that doesn’t mean I agree with her.
If they want to fight, let them fight; if they want to rampage let them.
Then they could reconcile and seek to create peace.
But this kind of outcome could not come about through a controlled experiment. And precisely because this was voluntarily, it was interesting
And that’s how it is.
Now that country was born it would inevitably be controlled by some ambitious or greedy man—the cause of Ruminas’ next worry.
Therefore, the Greater devil Gilles acted as her right hand.
Butler Gilles is not only a vampire, but also a first-class holy sorcerer thus making him someone who can walk under the sun.
It seems that including Ruminas and Gilles, there were few others who could walk under the sun despite being a vampire.
At the time, since Gilles was such an individual, it was inevitable for him to become the priest.
So he used clones and played many roles all by himself all to manipulate the empire… it must have been difficult.
Well, and thus, Gilles who acted as the pope that was also said to be the incarnation of light, had obtained a unique ability
It is the unique skill “Hierophant”.
―― An ability that allows a patron to dominate the will of those who seeks salvation and protection ――
In an sense, this was a ridiculous ability that is nothing but high level fraud.
And so the people were able to live peacefully without any suspicion thanks to his ability.
To be frank, for a dark-dwelling monster to gain a light based ability is ridiculous in itself.
Whilst listening to all this from the side, it was interesting how Hinata made a bitter face.
“The creed is everything!” I guess it sounds cool, but then you learn the dark history behind it.
When I looked at Hinata while grinning, our eyes met.
I was looked at with a cold stare that made me think I was going to be killed. Scary… I guess I shouldn’t tease her about it.
I guess I’ll just pretend I know nothing about it at all.
And so, ended Butler Gilles’s description with such feelings.
And Hinata’s turn followed, explaining why she sought an alliance.
About her bold plan to save the children, and her fight with Yuuki.
Her death, and the awakening of the hero.
And Hinata’s resurrection by Ruminas, and the meeting between the hero Chloe and Ruminas.
As well as the need for the alliance due to the hero’s current situation as well as a countermeasure against Yuuki.
I see.
It seems Hinata had went to rescue the children in my stead.
It is a welcoming story.
「So, what happened to the children?」
「They are wandering around Tempest sight-seeing. Kenya, though desperately wants to catch up to Chloe’s strength.
They are all rather upset that Chloe left without saying anything.」
I am satisfied with Hinata’s explanation.
However, I can sympathize with Chloe.
It must have been painful, not only being forgotten, but being the only one who’s an adult.
As a hero, when the experience of the past awakened in her body, she would become an unrecognizable existence that would be swallowed by the shadow of the hero.
Only those who have reached the pinnacle of power—an ultimate skill—could recognize her existence.
She must have felt completely lost.
With the power from Hinata’s soul, the journey to the past. How much struggle and how harsh the journey must have been.
「Rimuru, the copy of the Sacred armament that was given by you.
It was given to Chloe. It came along us to the past, protecting us.
The armor has helped greatly. Thank you.」
Hinata looked straight at me, and thanked me.
I’m feeling embarrassed so please stop.
But, is that so……
「So you too, had traveled to the past alongside Chloe.
Thank you for looking after her.」
「Please stop, there’s no need to thank me. It was natural for me to do so.」
Hinata sidestepped my thanks.
After handing over the energy of the hero’s soul, all that’s left now are the residues ―― even so, I still think that Hinata too is a hero.
Hinata lost in the battle, which I must say was a little sad, however I do not believe Hinata’s heart is weak.
Unlike before, she had acquired true strength; she also has grown.
I could not even imagine such a long journey.
Hinata’s explanation has also ended.
But damn her story sounds real dangerous.
With Hinata undergoing such ordeals, I couldn’t possibly say I’ve been playing around.
I’m glad I was able to cover it up well.
I mean, I don’t think it would be a big deal even if I did appear to be playing as long as I actually got serious when I needed to, but considering that I appeared to seriously be doing work when they came, I think I was able to fool them.
Good thing I decided not to disclose everything.
Now then, we began thinking about the contents of Hinata’s explanation.
And the most unbelievable part of the explanation is, Chloe seems to have become a hero.
However, she was being manipulate by Yuuki, and had her freedom bounded until three commands are given.
According to her explanation, her abilities could be considered as the strongest. She may not be able to manipulate time, however she can come close to stopping it.
In order for the strongest hero to be born, she traveled through time, huh.
Moreover, the world is heading towards destruction, and I died in that timeline.
But, I wonder?
Certainly, if it was the initial fight with Hinata, defeat is guaranteed. There’s no doubt.
However, I could have survived.
If that’s the case……no, lets stop.
Conjectures on this topic would not help the current situation.
Anyway, Chloe’s safe. Our priority should be to rescue her.
Ruminas’s purpose was also to rescue Chloe; I will not hesitate to form an alliance to that end.
The rest of the children were also brought here, so there’s no need to worry anymore about the Ingrasia kingdom.
There’s now nothing stopping us from waging open war against Yuuki.
「Yosh, I now understand the situation.
We too would like to form an alliance」
In response to my worlds, Hinata and Ruminas nodded.
Fuse appearing quite disheveled,
「Oh my god……this just became insane.
Besides, how come every time I came it’s always this kind of impactful serious talk.
Each and every time, this isn’t funny.
I’m just a simply branch head……
This isn’t something I should be taking on with such low pay!
What terrible burden now weighs on my mind…」
He grumbled as his face kept turning paler.
Come to think of it, he does take on this role every time.
I can understand your feeling, but lets pretend we didn’t hear it just now.
He still has a lot to do in the future.
Thus, ignoring Fuse’s wailing, the tripartite alliance of the holy kingdom Ruberius, the Western church, and the Monster Country Tempest has been formed.
Total Chapters in book: 416
Estimated words: 1129434 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 5647(@200wpm)___ 4518(@250wpm)___ 3765(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 1129434 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 5647(@200wpm)___ 4518(@250wpm)___ 3765(@300wpm)
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