Slime Who Turned into a Demon King
28.Volume 7 part 3
Hm ...
Whahuh? Wait for. Pungguus. Huh huh? So you're saying you sucked Hinata's sword there on purpose?
……
Dude, don't lie to me, you son of a bitch! I can really imagine you reacting like 'Oh no, Rimuru caught me' right now! Your silence tells me everything I need to know!
Although... Waita minute. I know Raphael is not the type to take risks
dangerous, but.can I, like, survive a Meltslash blow without having to.
cancel it with Belzebuth?
Understood Of course. You lost a lot of magic energy, but the material body
You can be directly reconstructed with Infinite Regeneration.
...So, what makes you so scared? You don't just want to consume
Meltslash so you can analyze it, right?
……
Oh, more than that, huh? Bastards get better and better at avoiding
my question. More. evil, it can be said, or like a human. You can give
know Me that the man is a living being, and I guess I believe you.
But... I don't know, I thought I wanted it, yeah. Holding back
the attack, wanting to use it yourself... Is it necessary when the desire to act so quickly? What a crazy ability I have. Taste
it's almost like it'll go to waste on a bum like myself.
Negatively. I exist only for my master.
Pretty quick to hit that one, huh? Pffts. Thank ye. Keep up the good work, partner!
Try not to keep any secrets from me.
So, as Raphael and I fought with each other, our whole conversation ended in one second of the real world.
(No! That's not possible... No!)
(It's impossible. Such ridiculous things should never happen!)
(There can't be a creature in this world that can withstand a direct explosion
Disintegration.).
With the next and so on.
The three of them were very confused, and, you know, I can understand why. Even
I thought it was a little weird, and I allegedly threw it. The highest in magic
holy, thrown in triple not less, and I blocked it like
swallow a lump of spit. If I were them, I might not want to either
accept it.
But it's reality for you. That's what you got to make myself —or,
I thought, Raphael — is your enemy.
“Good. Now it's our turn.”
Benimaru, Soei, and Shion nodded.
“Your fancy magic circle seems to have disappeared,” said Benimaru, fireball
black is flickering in his hand. “You think you can hold this for
second time?”
The Seven Days Clergy group seemed to flinch upon seeing this. Their hands
it is fully played, and there is nothing left to fight.
Shion flashed an eerie smile as he sized up his prey. “You didn't
can escape from us, you pile of trash. Prepare to die!”
Soei fell silent, watching the movements of the Clergy with unblinking eyes. Alvis
and Sufia, the Lycanthropeers, watched over the paladins, making sure no one
get out of line. There could be no real threat between them, but no
it hurts to make sure. Not like a would-be assassin among them
who can do a lot of things now.
(Thanks.).
The Seven Days Trio was now herded to one location. But they still refuse to
capitulated.
(Think about this carefully! We are the guardians of humanity! If you
kill us, the followers of the god Luminus will not stand idly by!)
(Just right! The anger of Luminus will burn you all to ashes!!)
(We'll back off this time. Now we know you're not evil, I'm sure
talks will go smoothly with the West. You're gonna be
good neighbors to each other.).
With a mixture of intimidation and flattery, they deigned to negotiate
with our. It's really starting to piss me off. It's time, I thought,
to end this—
“...I seem to have caused a lot of trouble for you, Demon Lord Rimuru.”
—But then a cold, bracing sound echoed above us when a
a huge gate appeared, cutting through the air. The door opened, showing
a beautiful young woman. Between his unique silver hair and his eyes
the heterochromatic, unmistakably — he himself is the demon lord Valentine, and
I probably don't need to ask why he came.
(Gahh!)
(My... My lady...?!)
(What are you doing in a place like this.?)
Clergy seemed to wither before him, cowering in fear. Then they kneeled
in front of him.
All right then. I thought Valentine was actually the god Luminus all along.
Awareness makes me stupid.
Diablo, almost trembling with excitement, let out an evil laugh.
(...Alright. Permission granted. Annihilate them.)
With simple words from Rimuru, he had full permission to do
as he pleases. He wanted these fools eliminated as quickly as possible, yes, but
before that, there were some matters to be taken care of.
He turned towards the press corps. “Now, everyone, are you guys okay?”
The fireball was blocked by a barrier Diablo had built, leaving all journalists
not wounded. This barrier also made all the demon hunters, as well as King Edward
and his knights, safe from injury. Nothing is based on magicules,
including aspect and spiritual magic, which can penetrate it.
(Sad. An annoying little devil. You can afford that much.?).
(A scary enemy, indeed. It's time to show off the power
our own holy.).
(Prepare to launch!)
Clergy, who hopes to solve all of this in seconds, should
astounded. No matter how powerful this demon was, destroying his physical body would be
to remove his influence in the world. When he can no longer
maintaining its magic form, it returned to the spiritual world for him.
Anticipating this, the Seven Days Clergy launched an ultimate-class magic as they
arrived — Nuclear Flame, part of the aspect magic core family. Three people were asked to
carrying it out, its strength was too much for one person, and it rained fire
the unquenchable hell reached its target. However, against Diablo, it was
and helpless.
Overwhelmed, the Clergy quickly chose their last weapon.
Defeating someone as strong as Diablo requires holy power, and nothing
the other. Their minds changed, they decided to take out their finisher — Trinity Break. It was the same movement as that
his compatriots fought Rimuru, and though it took some time
to prepare, they could be protected by barrier during casting,
keep them safe. What's more, Trinity Disintegration launched
at the end of this spell is the most powerful of all the holy magic, which is capable of
reduces anyone and anything to its composite cell. No matter how much
great monster or magic-born, from demon lord down, this attack will not
can ever be fought.
Thus, with full confidence that the Clergy unlocked this spell...
just when Diablo started negotiating. Not with Seven Days, but with the press.
“Did you see the attack?” Ask gently. “It seems clear to me
that they're trying to target your life, aren't they?”
Even Saare, an enemy with Diablo until a moment ago, cannot
denied it. Journalists are not included. They all nodded
their understanding. The guards of mankind, the great heroes, the Seven Days
Clergy the legend - everyone there knew them. Diablo said that
actually; they were convinced a moment ago that they only had
the last breath. Clergy will bury them all, including Diablo, and
then they'll blame him.
“But no need to worry. I'll protect you all.”
To the crowd, Diablo's smile seemed like the reassuring face of a god who
well-natured. They trust him. If he's strong enough to rule out
Battlesage like Saare easily, defeating the legendary Seven Days
it doesn't look fantastic either.
“What, what do you want from us..?”
“Oh, money?”
Some in the press are worried about what Diablo wants as
recompensed. Devils never work for free — they always demand
something came back, and Diablo was no different. He would never give
service for no reason, unless he's doing it for Rimuru.
“Heh-heh-heh-heh-heh... I appreciate your understanding. I'm just looking for one thing
from all of you..”
His request, given with a smile, was this: Report
his innocence to the world. The journalists, hearing this, sighed
relieved. They expect cruel, merciless demons, but the truth is
something completely different.
If Saare, one of the main officers in the Holy Empire of Lubelius, is trapped in
clergy clasps, it means that the group must conspire on a level that
very high behind the scenes. Journalists are also used, and once they know it, they are,
there is no reason to refuse Diablo's request.
“Of course! Let's spread this news everywhere!”
“Yes, we will write whatever you want! All about your deeds
your honor!”
“That's what we're going to do. So please! Please help us!!”
There were nearly a hundred members of the press there, and they all promised loyalty
them. Tempter's unique skills faithfully do their job to them.
Betrayal will not be forgiven. The pact was forged.
“Heh-heh-heh-heh-heh... Alright. Then I promise to save you
all... but not you.” The demon pointed towards Edward, just recovering from
the spell that fainted.
“Ke-why?! What have I ever done—? ”
“Shut!” Stewing. “You publicly ridiculed Sir Rimuru, the evil that
worth thousands of deaths. It's time for you to realize that
saving yourself means nothing. ”
Edward turned his brain hazy to find a way out, but no one came.
The only sure thing was that, if things continued, he would die.
He looked towards his knights; they turned their eyes away.
for their health.
“Please... Please, if you can, allow me to live.”.
All that was left was to try begging with teary eyes. Fail
bend the Heart of Diablo.
“Heh-heh-heh-heh-heh... Do not hesitate to continue to lament your stupidity while you
leave this world.”
None of the press raised a finger to help Edward. What
can they do it? Edward was the cause of all this from the beginning; nothing
would step up for him now and face that demonic fury.
The king, realizing this, began to cry. “I'll give you everything. My money, my money,
my position... Myself, throne! I'll abdicate and give you everything.”.
Diablo fell silent, apparently giving this offer some serious thought. “Then
come to think of it,” said, lightening his tone, “hero Yohm guarding Edmaris
right now, isn't it? I believe he is the only one qualified to
really lead the Farmus land, but what do you think about that?”
Edward knew that. His mind, racing at a speed higher than that
he has felt it in his life, sure of it.
“I — I agree with you! He has great potential. I am happy
will announce him as my successor.”.
The answer is a source of great satisfaction for Diablo. Journalists can also
sensed it. Some of them even started laughing.
“Ha-ha-ha... The birth of the hero king, isn't it?”
“This is the news of the century..”.
Diablo nodded in satisfaction. Now the table is set perfectly. Some
the details had gone wrong in his plan, but the result ended up more than satisfactory.
Now all that's left is sweeping the trash.
The time has come.
(Hmphc. Are you ready for this?)
(Just in a few moments, the rain of light will clear the field of evil
this is.)
(Enjoy the few remaining seconds left for—)
Clergy had been watching these shows from afar, assuring that their mantra
the ones who will come will win the day for them. What arrived was
despondency.
“Am I ready for what? Don't make me laugh, you scum.
interfering in my plans and humiliating myself in front of Sir Rimuru —
both are serious crimes.You will feel fear and
the despair I felt over and over again. ”
There was not the slightest smile on Diablo as he looked at the Seven Days. Her face
without expression, beauty only adds to the fear factor.
(W-what..?)
(What did you say?)
(Have you lost your mind? This spell can never be—)
Clergy was cut off by one snap of — fingers and then the world was shrouded in horror.
“Enjoy the sensation of helplessness in a broken world!... Moment of Despair!!”
This is the power of Diablo, taking advantage of Tempting World — one
skills in the Tempter treasury. Usually, it works directly on
the subconscious targets to affect their mental state, but Diablo
fixed it. It made him materialize a virtual world for the unfortunate victim, then exercise absolute control over that world. Diablo could even dictate who lived and died in this virtual world — and then, with the help of Truth Twist skills, he could turn that pretend world into a dunianyata. The ghosts and monsters created by him would take on a real form in the physical field. It was an unfair skill like inhumane. Breaking it can only be done with willpower and a well-trained spiritual body— but almost nothing can beat Diablo's spiritual life form in that contest, and even the Seven Days Clergy was no exception.
(What, what is this?!)
(Gosh, our magic disappeared?!)
(T-no.).
The three of them struggled with shock, but there was nothing they could do.
Clock ticking in their personal hell — and after a while, their world
collapses. “Enjoy contemplating your folly in the deepest hell.”.
It's time for the last one to evolve — End of the World, the last one
snuffed.
The Tempting World he created, took everything inside. That
swallowed the full despair of the Seven Days Clergy, bringing it up to a second
last...
...Then the promises made on this battlefield were made safely.
Having the demon lord Valentine, uh, Luminus appear was a kind of surprise, but
now someone else is coming through the door. This is called Valentine of Walpurgis,
don't you? Stand-in for Lumine?
The three Clergy members here paled before him as they continued to kneel in
front Luminous. They were not interested in fighting anymore, trembling like sheep
awaiting their decision. So what will Lumina do? The way he
apologizing for causing me trouble, I don't think he's here to either
scuffle.
But then the former stand-in opened her mouth. “Retreat,” the command,
his voice projected far and wide. “I'm Louis, Holy Emperor, and presence
all you see here is our god — Miss Luminus!”
The paladins immediately fell to their knees. It reminds me of a retired man
certain lieutenant generals — doesn't mean I said that to anyone.
Instead, we decided to watch what would unfold, similarly
confused with all of us about it.
But... a demon lord who serves as a god? What kind of joke is that? Then
the person standing was the Holy Emperor? Propaganda is so ridiculous,
I barely know how to. But in hindsight, maybe this
it was the most effective way for him to position himself...
Agree. That will allow you to create the most environment possible
efficient to rule the human species.
Hm. Yep. But I'm not suggesting we copy it, okay? Don't let me
misunderstood about it. Otherwise, I'm afraid of what Raphael might be
decide to try next.
“...Hinata,” said Luminus as she approached the knight, still hugging me. “I
told you to hold back, but you decided to stay here.” Him
raise your hands in the air.
“Hopefully your heart is revived. Resurrection!”
This is the Resurrection, the miracle of the gods, in action. In front of my eyes, a hole
hinata's back to the left side of her chest began to close. It's even faster than
my own recovery potion. Which…
…wait a minute. Why would 'demon lord' use holy energy like this?!
Understood ‘miracle of god' refers to the utilization of spiritual particles
efficiently. These particles cannot be interfered with normally, but I
have found a way to do this. It will be analyzed later...
I didn't really get Raphael, but I thought the master was wise
have a good new project to tackle. That guy was very helpful.
Let
that job is for now.
“Nn-nnhg... Master..?”
Oops. Hinata is awake.
“Hei. Stop blabbering,” I said. “What does this 'master’ mean? Who-?”
I couldn't help but give Hinata a needle. That's funny to me.
None of his usual grief. He seemed almost innocent
now it's. He was summoned to this world during his high school years, right,
and now he's spent about the last ten years here? That
placing it around—
—But before I could finish that thought, his eyes got bored of me, the same
as cold as the ice I remember.
“...You.”
“Yes ma’am.”
“You didn't think of anything rude just now, did you?”
“No, not at all.”
“Oh. Alright. So how long do you plan to hold on to me?”
Stick up? He makes it sound so dirty. I helped him throughout
this time. But now doesn't seem like a good time to complain about
that thing, so I better shut up and apologize. Sometimes, like you
learn over time, losing is the best way to win.
“Oh, excuse me! Not that I mind especially!”
Hinata jumped from me. Then he looked at his chest. There's a hole in his clothes,
revealing pale skin below.
“...Huh?”
Rubbish. He wants to kill me with every fiber of his body now. Is I
stepping on a landmine there?
“Did anyone ever tell you,” asked while glaring at me,
“that you are not at all wise?”
“You're the one staring at the dagger at me right now. Why do you have to be so hard
the head? You never listen to people!”
I didn't mean to nag like that. That was a mistake. Beautification
Hinata turned into a mask of anger. I can hear him giving me tch
despondent. But he just took a breath, packed it, and gave me a smile
— which is more frightening.
“...See. Sometimes I'm just short-minded, that's all. You're not wise, though,
wasn't he? I'm sure you're having a hard time getting a date of a lifetime
your life.”
His words pierced my heart. Critical blow! Quiet, missy! Stop making me
remembering my forgotten past!
“I — I don't! People consider me considerate and reliable!”
“Oh? Well, good,” he replied, giving me a look of pity as he chuckled. Oh my God,
i hateit. Right at the end, he beat me well. I
won the battle, but now I feel like a loser. And, oh,
wait, I never declared victory...
Allowing me to overcome my shock alone, Hinata uses
her own healing magic to take care of Renard. His spell did
very bad job too. I thought Luminous might help him, but
he can't not care. I thought he was the kind of person who pretended that he didn't exist
not interested in them. Steady, Renard. I think he made it worse
than me, that way.
By healing Hinata, Luminus has restored the trust of the
paladin. Some of them also knew the name of Holy Emperor Louis, and
no one seemed to question his presence here. Viewing Renard
life again sent cheers among the troops, many shouting “Lady
Hinata!” Then crying.
