Slime Who Turned into a Demon King
21.Slowly Crushed
There was something very pure about that smile. It makes him look younger
rather than his age of — even, he was almost like he had just gone through adolescence.
It felt a lot more natural than the usual, hard Hinata I knew. This
not a smirk of cruelty, no mockery. Maybe this is Hinata
the real.
“But no hard feeling after this, okay?” I warned. “If you
lose, promise me you will not mess with this nation again.”
Hinata looked at me confusedly, then nodded, letting go of her doubts. “...Alright.
I pledge. I agreed to this duel because you asked for it; I want to
discuss the future with yourself as well.”
At least he seems to think about it, but hold on. Something that he
say it doesn't seem right.
“You accepted it because I wanted it.?”.
“Ya,” she nodded. “I received your message.”
My message started with some polite greetings, then moved on to the topic of Shizue and
children are stranded on the planet, in an attempt to defuse
our misunderstanding. Besides, I offered him a forum where
we can discuss our issues calmly with each other. At the
finally, I end with this:
“So I hope you will agree to come to the negotiating table, but if I fail
convince yourself, I'll take you. It could be you and me, in a duel one
fight one, so no one else is involved. However, if possible,
I want to end this with verbal discussion, not physical destruction. So then
give me everything you need, and I'll wait for what's expected
become a positive response. For now, see you later.”
...Or something close to it; I forgot the exact words. I obviously didn't
wanted to duel; it was just that Hinata was so stubborn that I thought I should
beat him or he'll eliminate everything.
“ini dia.”
“Whoaaaa!!”
Oops. As I contemplated all this, Hinata had prepared herself to
assault. We really still have some misunderstandings in between
we are, but with things how they are, I can't say anything
to stop it now. It was crazy, how focused he was; there were no words that were
it will reach his brain.
Well If I hold on, I win. Unostentatious.
It seems that Benimaru and the others got the victory while I was busy.
Some of them were lying on the ground, some were sitting, and few had
energy to do many other things. Only Benimaru and Soei looked
like having gas in the tank. Even the Three Lycanthropeers were the same
spent with paladins; I guess they never got to be Animalized for
this fight.
Soei, although... What the hell is he doing? The female knight who fought with him
seemingly unharmed, but for some reason, she looked at Soei and looked
redden. I could see him feeling restless at his feet, even, that was just
added mystery. Looks like he has a crush on a guy or something. What's up with
that it? Aren't we all locked in a battle right now? I need to
ask later.
Then we have Shion. He had to completely storm through his fight, though,
and he even had a few paladins following behind him. The prisoner?
Some of them looked injured, but none of them were fatal. Recovery potion
small, and we're all fine. I need to share the praise for that performance.
It just left Hinata and me. But we are just one more attack from
closures.
“Benimaru.”
“Iya?”
“If, by chance, this happens to me, you take my position.”
“Ha. Surely you're kidding. No one here would doubt
your victory, Sir Rimuru.”
I shrugged at her cheerful evaluation. Yep. I have people in
here who loves me so much. Unlike the 'special' video stash that I
keep it in a hidden directory on my computer at home, it's a treasure it's not
can I leave. I'm not responsible.
“Good. Then wait for my victory there!”
“Ya sir! Dare to!”
I nodded and turned my gaze to Hinata.
Looking around, it seemed Hinata like the stage had been set. She can
looking at his exhausted comrades nearby, but they seemed to
received better treatment than he expected. Abuse
prisoners should be strictly prohibited.
As I would imagine. Judging from your disposition, I thought I should
trusted you from the beginning.
That thought certainly took time to happen to Hinata, but it was
a sincere thought. So it's not too late. He can only win
this fight, and they can build new relationships.
He fixed his increased joy, turning it into prayer
when he started chanting incantations in his clear voice. That's not
it was entirely necessary, but he wanted to show it off to Rimuru. If he will
stealing it, he wanted to make sure the copy was perfect. It's a spell
Disintegration, and now his powers are gathering around Hinata's left hand,
it gives off a blinding light. Luminous particles fluttered around him,
Her moonlight with this mystical power, as if gently stroking
sword with one hand.
Now everything is ready. His sword contained the strongest magic possible
now, and there's nothing that can't be cut.
“Are you ready for this?”
“Bring it!”
“This is... Meltslash !!”
Hinata, a shining ball of light, lunged at Rimuru.
Bright light. Not a flash of a sword, but his entire body, with particles
particles gleamed out from him, as he advanced at superhuman speed
beyond what I expected.
The sword he used had the power to repel and vaporize all
crime type.
Report. Can't hold. Can't dodge...!
I've never heard Raphael sound so frantic
preceding. Even with my senses increased by a million times, visible light
like he was speeding at his usual speed — sign of how fast he was.
Between the distance, the angle, and the time, Hinata took aim under my stomach. She must have
thought I wouldn't die if my head stayed intact, but even if he didn't
intent on killing me, this move was too dangerous. I can't
avoiding it, Multilayer Barrier is meaningless, and that light is spiritual,
banishing evil, capable of destroying anything it touches. When we
making contact, it will burn my body.
Report. It is recommended to sacrifice your ultimate skill Belzebuth, Lord of
Gluttony, to undo this attack.
I know I can count on Professor Raphael at a time like this.
As much as I hate to let go of Belzebuth, I don't have much
the choice here. Of all the advice he has, this is the most likely
to work, so there is no point in doubt on the decision. At this speed, other than
that, aiming practically doesn't matter. Not that I can adjust
my track's in the middle of the road.
Raphael used Predict Future Attack to calculate the point directed
Hinata, activate Belzebuth in the right place. With his sword
hit me, Belzebuth will swallow everything — or so the plan is
walk.
Pretty easy. There is no reason to falter. So in a few moments
less, Hinata's skills cross paths with Belzebuth.
………
…… …
The outcome? Well, I survived. I thought I wouldn't do it for a second, but I
do so.
“Heh-heh-heh... Ah-ha-ha-ha-ha!”
I could hear Hinata's laughter ringing in my ear as I lay on the ground.
All of the Magic in the area had been purified; the Universal Detect had not worked for
myself, make this the first time in a while I 'heard'
using my real eardrum. That's more terrible than
nostalgic experience.
My body can't move. Canceling the Hinata attack cost a lot
magicules — in terms of damage, might annihilate more than 70 percent
my storage. Yang, hey, it's okay as long as I'm alive.
what he did was on his sleeve. If he sends it without
warned me... Well, just thinking about it gives me goosebumps.
“I'm impressed. In the middle of it, you took a full-fledged attack on Intention?”
Huh huh? What is Hinata talking about? What kind of idiot would intentionally
to carry out such an attack?
..........
Um, hold on a second...
Confused by Raphael's sudden strange behavior, I decided to
ask questions. But the professor was silent. Hiding something, maybe.
“Well, if you take it and live, I lose. Not that I can fight
exceed this.”
The protective lights around Hinata disappeared. He's spent.
Even his extraordinary sword had been lost, eaten by Belzebuth. Him
can no longer offer resistance to anyone. Only his pride
intact, his head held high, as he waited for my answer.
“Yes. We'll call it a win for myself.”.
Battle over. But the problem is not solved.
As I was trying to declare victory over Hinata, I saw something in the corner
my eye. Hinata noticed him as well, and turned towards him.
Up ahead, coming at us, was a great sword.
Report. Disturbance of mind and instability of magicule detected on target.
It'll explode soon.
The target was the great sword itself. If someone bothers you... Is
that was an attack aimed at us ?!
“No! Is this the depth that you will sink, Seven Days?!”
Hinata shouted as she stood in front of me. I still can't move. Then
then, the promised explosion. But then I could see Hinata's body
slowly disintegrated.
