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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Translator’s Corner (Cast: an English Clown and a French Pierrot)
Clown: So Pierrot, I always wondered, why did you insist on translating リムル as Rimuru, instead of the more common Rimel?
Pierrot: Well… cause I don’t know Rimuru’s gender.
Clown: Hmm?
Pierrot: Rimel sounds like a male name, to me, at least. Rimuru could perhaps be both, is what I thought. Considering Rimuru’s current human-body state, I am always troubled about what pronoun I should use.
Clown: Oh, that makes sense… not! Just admit it–you like that reading better!
Pierrot: Busted, huh?
Clown: I always know what you’re thinking!
Pierrot: Oh? Then what joke am I thinking of right now?
Clown: … ” ‘I’m sorry’ and ‘I apologize’ mean the same thing… except when you’re at a funeral…”
Pierrot: Yup!
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Forest Disturbance Arc
Chapter 27 – The Ogre Tribe
All monsters within the cave now run away at the mere sight of me.
Probably the result of my aura.
Pleased, I left the cave.
So I planned, but…
「Gu, who is it! Pursuers?」
「Young master! We’ll only slow you down! Please escape with the princess!!!」
「Wicked demon! Don’t try to deceive our eyes!!!」
And other similar grand statements I could hear from a group at the entrance of the cave.
Height surpassing two meters, a group of large monsters looking like a ragtag militia. Their bodies a lump of muscles, the ogres.
Aren’t these the self-proclaimed rulers of the forest? They look exactly as Rigurdo has described.
So, what are they afraid of, some demon? What’s with that? Scary!
A bit bewildered, I plan my escape.
I check behind me, but don’t feel any presence. No heat signatures either.
So the ogres can see it but I can’t! This might be bad…
Just when I thought I had gained new abilities… I guess I am still far from true strength.
「Ku, a demon? What kind? My bad, but I don’t see it… where is it now?」
While on my guard, I begin to make retreat to ogre’s side.
But they still haven’t responded to my question.
Moreover, they are keeping distance from me.
What? Are they planning on using me as a bait?
The moment I thought so,
「What are you saying? The wicked demon is none other than you, slime! You have not fooled our eyes!!!」
One of the ogres called out.
Wha… what?
To call such an adorable slime a wicked demon? That’s not a nice thing to say!
「Oi. Oi! Wait a second. I am a the wicked demon?」
「Are you trying to play dumb? That aura unbefitting of a slime! Did you think you’d fool someone?!」
Hmm? Oh… I was enjoying freaking out the cave’s monsters too much and kept it open, huh.
So I quickly pull back the aura. And,
「I don’t have anything like that! You must’ve imagined it!」
「「「・・・・・・・・・」」」
Of course, I couldn’t fool them.
But, after insisting that it was just a misunderstanding for a while, I somehow managed to have them lower their guard.
Oh, boy…
In the first place, why are they even here?
When I so asked, they told me that they had escaped here.
Looking closely, there are many injured, with some gravely so.
A normal monster would have died by now.
The only reason they are still standing is surely due to the extremely high vitality of the ogre race.
Still, I proceed to spit out some restorative medicine and treat their wounds.
With their high vitality, even the diluted medicine quickly restores them to perfect health.
While appearing surprised for some reason, they thank me.
Now, although their wounds are healed, they are nonetheless clearly exhausted. So I decided to have them rest at my village.
After all, I need to find out what had enough power to so decimate the ogres.
They are a B rank monsters; but, from training, they can raise that to B+ or even A-.
The rulers of the forest. The strongest beings around, or so I heard.
In any case, I’ll guide them to the village.
Deciding to carry them over there, I summoned Ranga.
When called, he appears from within my shadow. That is, I finally succeeded at summoning him.
My pride simply didn’t allow the fact that Gobuta succeeded where I couldn’t. Thus, I practiced.
And good thing I had done so–considering the current situation.
There were six ogres.
Mimicking the black wolf, I carried three and left the remaining three to Ranga; thus we returned to the village.
By foot it would have taken more than a day, but at our pace we managed it in under an hour.
As expected of ogres! Unlike the dwarfs who fainted, they were merely impressed with the speed.
Thus, we escorted the ogres to our village, where I invited them to my tent.
Well, in place of the tent stood a log cabin when I arrived.
Looking just like the blueprint I had suggested.
Seems like while I was away practicing my skills, they quickly set it up.
While thanking the dwarfs and goblins, I enter it.
Looks just like I had imagined. Amazing.
The blueprint I made by drawing on a plank with some charcoal, and, along with measurements, I passed it all to Mildo.
After looking it over, “Got it!” he exclaimed. By the results. seems like my handwriting effectively communicated the design.
Furthermore, the room was furnished just as I had previously requested.
As for the ogres, I show them to the reception room.
And, asking them to wait inside, I head over to the dwarfs.
To pick up the clothing I had requested from Garm, of course.
Assuming my child version, I tried the clothing on.
Steelthread underwear, and fang wolf outerwear.
The materials used, of course, came from the previous pack leader. But, for some reason, the fur had turned black.
Putting on pants and overcoat, I felt like I dressed to impress.
As an extra bonus, it seems that the fur had quite some magical energy stored in it.
「Danna, this seems to have tremendous defense power. It ain’t just some normal fur!」
Satisfied, Garm gave his approval.
The final item was not armor, but a piece of clothing. Which is fine. I’d fine without it, but I guess having it is better.
So I thought, until I heard about,
「Ah, by the way, this attire just happened to have become a magic item. It will always perfectly fit the one who wears it!」
Such wonderful news! In other words, even if I turn into my adult version, the clothing won’t rip!
Well done, Garm-kun.
Chances are, the fur, that had been constantly floating inside my magical energy (stomach), was thus strengthened. So, if I come across any good ingredients, I should remember to allow them to mature inside.
Let’s make a mental note about that.
Now then, I shouldn’t make them wait too long.
Having found a fitting spot, I asked Haruna to prepare tea for seven people, and returned to the ogres.
The ogres patiently waited. Perhaps finding things unusual, they were looking around the room.
Sadly, as the building had just recently been finished, it lacks any decoration.
Haruna brought in tea, and immediately left.
I guess it’s now time to try out my human sense of taste.
I take a sip of the tea. Delicious.
To someone who never made a fuss about taste or anything, this world’s palette has already been able to impress me.
It tastes like matcha–a bit bitter. I also feels its warmth. Not the effect of warmth, but just warmth itself.
A bizarre feeling.
The ogres too seem to enjoy the tea.
And after we had all calmed down, we began the discussion.
Half way through, I called for Rigurdo. And, I also had the remaining four clan chiefs also attend.
Kaijin also just started his break, and came over. Perfect.
Rigurdo and Ririna immediately came over.
The rest are apparently very busy, so we decided to continue the conversation with the five of us.
Why did I call for them?
Because of the gravity of the situation.
If I had to summarize the ogre’s story, it would be simple: a war. And the ogres were defeated.
Just that.
At the same time as we fought the Flame Giant Ifrit, the ogres were caught up in their own war.
Who could have taken on the rulers of the forest? And to win, at that…
The goblin chiefs were just as shocked.
In a instant, their expressions tightened.
The enemy was?
「They suddenly attacked our village. With overwhelming strength…! Those bastards… Orcs!!!」
Unlike humans, monsters don’t have any rules stipulating a declaration of war.
But, although they can’t badmouthed for the surprise attack, the fact that the orcs even attacked the ogres in the first place is strange.
Orcs rank between C~D. Stronger than your average goblin, but pose no danger to veteran adventurers.
However… these weaklings attacked the strongest, and even managed to win…
Thus, I asked for details.
The ogre village, though perhaps it was too small to call it that, only housed 300 ogres.
300 B rank monsters.
That is the size of a country’s knights order. If you are planning on subjugating such a village with rank B- knights, you’d need about 3,000 of them.
And the orcs possessing that much might? We all have expressions of disbelief.
Considering that nearly every villager was slaughtered.
The village chief and a small group apparently opened up a path for their young master and the princess to escape.
With a pained voice, one ogre said,
「Had I had more power…!!!」
He must be their young master.
The last scene they had seen was that of their chief falling to the orcs.
Also, a giant orc was releasing some strange aura.
There were there others like him.
While the elite warriors of the village approached those four, the remaining orcs invaded the village.
They numbered around a ten thousand. Of course, he did not count each one, but rather felt that there were at least that many.
But regardless of method, there was an absurd number of orcs.
And each one, like the humans, was fully armored in plate mail.
Should that be true, then this was certainly not planned by orcs alone.
Perhaps some country is using the orcs…
「Hmm, perhaps, they have become pawns of the “Demon Lord”」
Kaijin muttered.
Does that possibility exist…?
I thought that the Demon Lord avoids the forest on priniciple.
Beyond the forest spreads the demon’s continent.
With fertile land, production is undertaken by the enslaved masses and golems.
Thus, the demon’s country does not starve, and cares little for humans.
And for that reason, a demon lord desiring conquest would be most likely to attack the humans.
However, there could surely be a demon lord who, out of boredom, decides to start a war.
The disappearance of the Jura Forest’s guardian – Veldora – also meant that this particular type of demon lord would no longer be deterred.
I see.
In that case, I probably have to put more thought into the defense of the forest.
Now, what happens next…?
I asked for everyone’s opinion.
「I believe the orcs intend to capture our lands!」
Rigurdo answers on everyone’s behalf.
They look at me, waiting for my opinion.
Fight, run, or join them?
The ogres, after all, would immediately become prisoners depending on my decision.
Quickly, the tension rises.
「Well, how about we request some more tea!」
Having said that, I called for a second serving.
As everyone sips their tea, their expressions loosen.
Now, then.
「What are you planning on doing?」
I ask the ogres.
「Isn’t it obvious. Look for a chance, and charge right in!」
「Of course. I have to take revenge for my master!」
「Me too! While I am yet powerless, I can’t let those pigs live!」
「「「We shall follow our young master and princess!」」」
Huh. They know they’re going to their deaths, but…
「You guys. Not interested in becoming my subordinates?」
「What did you say?」
Yeah. Even if they do, the goblins won’t be enough to sway the course of battle.
We need to increase our fighting strength for when the orcs arive.
「If you guys support me, I think I can fulfill your wishes?」
「What are you saying?」
「Simple. I’ll help you guys. Well, I’ll be fighting them anyways eventually.」
「I see… the goblins will help us fight, and we’ll be used to protect this place… right?」
「Exactly. By the way, it’s fine if the agreement lasts until we defeat the orcs! Afterwards, I don’t mind if you request your freedom.
You can stay with the goblins and create a country! Or, you can set off on your own! How about it?」
The ogre called “young master” stopped to think upon hearing my offer.
As expected of a B rank. This “young master” clearly has the abilities of a B+. I can see intelligence in his eyes.
He slowly closed his eyes, and then opened them wide. And,
「Understood! We shall become your subordinates!」
To raise their chances of victory if even a bit, they decided to serve me.
I’m glad, to say the least.
Perhaps I can save these guys too.
I hadn’t known at the time, but the ogres often served as mercenaries.
And, the vanguard army that demon lord had sent out, just happened to be of the same occupation.
They easily accepted my offer.
When I had heard it then, I accepted them as friends without question.
「Alright! Now then, let’s name you guys!」
「Huh? What are…?」
The usual naming.
While the ogres are bewildered by the turn of events, I don’t mind at all.
I’ll quickly give them some names!
Today, I feel particularly creative.
I looked at the color of their aura.
Young master will be “Benimaru”.
Princess will be “Shuna”.
Their guard as well, Kurobee, Hakurou, Souei, Shion.
So I called them.
And then I entered a state of low activity…
Hey, for that to happen from just six of them… what’s with that?
When I awoke (well, I was awake, but…) the following day, I got my answer.
With hair burning like a crimson flame, Benimaru.
Although he used to be big and bulky, his height decreased to 180 cm, and his body tightened.
However, his magical energy changed, enough to mistake him for a different being…
Eh? They evolved that much?
That, of course, was my intention.
Clearly, they surpassed A rank. Truly, Onibito. (TL note: Ogre-men sounds weird)
Two black horns protrude from below the hair. Glowing more brilliantly than obsidian.
Though I bet he’d find it unpleasant if I called him a beauty.
Next.
Shuna and Shion are women. If the princess were a guy, I’d be complaining.
Ogre women were surprisingly beautiful, but the evolution made them gorgeous.
What’s with this? Where did these idols come from?
No, no, they aren’t that good!
From within her long, wavy, pink hair, two white horns could be seen. White skin and pink lips.
What a beautiful girl!!! Her height is about 155 cm.
Crimson eyes, with a gaze filled with passion, stare at me.
The other, Shion.
Purple, dark, straight hair, with a single purple horn. White skin, and red lips.
Purple eyes, as if looking into my soul. A height of 170 cm…
Licking her lips as models sometimes do, a true beauty.
I want her as my secretary.
So I thought from the bottom of my heart.
Kurobee is in his prime. A dandy uncle.
Hakurou is a middle-aged man. However, you can’t underestimate him for it.
Souei is the same age as Benimaru.
Darker skin, and dark blue hair. A beautiful man with a different air around him; 190 cm tall.
Blue eyes, that suit him well.
And all surpass A rank!
I’ll say it again. They all surpass A rank!!!
That’s why I had to use that much magical energy!
If you asked me, I’d tell you that all the strongest ogres had fled here…
And they probably already had names.
But really, if they betray us… that ain’t going to be anything to laugh about!
And, as if ridiculing my worries,
「「「Rimuru-sama! We humbly wish for You to listen to our request! If You are so kindly disposed, please accept our loyalty!!!」」」
And, they simultaneously bowed before me!
A reason to refuse…? I have none.
Thus, I obtained new comrades!
… the fact that I slightly feared their strength, we’ll keep a secret!
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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