Slime Who Turned into a Demon King
6.Facts about Hinata Sakaguchi

“I have not detected anything like that. My Tempter skill can seize souls

anyone who has been destined by the time they die.”

If there was no soul to harvest, he would still be alive. I'm starting to get a little scared of

Tempter, but it's okay.

I imagined Reyhiem would be safe in the capital Lubelius, what happened to

the Temple Knights guard him. But he still hasn't returned. Investigatory

The church can take a while; perhaps this is no cause for concern,

but it bothers me a little. But hey, if he's alive, then fine. During

they didn't kill him and blame us for it, it's all good.

“So we still don't really know what the Western Holy Church is planning?”

'No sir. They may try to interfere with my plans, but right now, it's hard

to say. I will definitely stay alert and handle whatever

we found.”

“Good. But it's kind of scary. Too little intelligence to read a situation

very well.”

If we had enough information, I could have just handed it all over

to Raphael. “Sorry, my lord,” Soei said, looking frustrated. “Trying to infiltrate Lubelius, Unfortunately, is a dangerous proposition..”.

“Oh, no, no, you're fine! Pushing yourself too hard will not

never succeeded!”

If we're going to sneak into the nerve center of the Holy Church, swear the enemy monster,

Soei herself will be our only candidate. Even then, if Hinata

it's there, I'll be very worried for him. Soka and the others won't

had a chance; they were found and executed within a short period of time. I

have a firm command not to overdo it with this kind of thing.

Even so...

“You think we'll be enemies now?” The message I recorded gives an overview of — with many words — puts the whole commotion from before firmly behind us. I teased them a little, too, but hey, I need to have fun, don't I?... Or didn't? Maybe it's a bad idea, but it's out of my hands now. There is no undo button to press.

However, the whole message was friendly, so I'm pretty sure that's how they were

accept it. Hinata is smart enough to make the right decision, I

believing. If he chooses to stay with us without hostility, it will

to be the most ideal thing. For now, beyond the Octagram, the Church is the biggest threat out there. The Eastern Empire also seemed somewhat suspicious, but they were unlikely to take action for now. If the Western Holy Church can do the same for us, Diablo's plan has been accomplished.

“That's a difficult question,” said Benimaru. “Personally, I prefer

this dispute is settled well, rather than leaving a grudge.”

I appreciate the feedback, but if we're defeated, everything is

it's over, so let's keep it peaceful, okay?

Shuna looked at me attentively. “You know, Sir Rimuru, we were attacked while you

war against Saint Hinata. These attacks are undoubtedly timed, however,

and someone needs to plan for that beforehand. Plus, Clayman himself

hinting at the presence of someone behind the scenes.”.

He helps me remember someone I shouldn't have forgotten. Men

big on top.

““Dia, huh?””

“Ya,” Hakuro said, nodding bitterly. “But now we know this someone exists

and trying to trap us, we need to consider his steps

will come too. Now is not the time to lower our vigilance. ”

“No,” Shuna said, nodding with the crowd, “no time for

let anyone escape our attention.”

“Yes... However if that person is involved, Hinata will probably take action as well.”

But something doesn't seem right to me. You know that feeling? Your suspicions

facing something? But then it simultaneously surprised me —

it's eating Me.“...Tell me, what if Hinata doesn't attack me of her own accord?

What if he was asked by someone or ordered? ”

“How do you mean?”

“Given the time,” Shuna asked as she traced my line of thought,

“wasn't it obvious Hinata was connected to this other person?”

It only strengthens my suspicions.

“Well, honestly, I really don't think Hinata received an order from someone,

but what do you think? Even if he is connected to that person, whether

you think he'll take orders from her?”

“““?!””” I heard some gasping from the audience.

The woman did not bother to listen to the words I said. Why is he

listening to requests, or especially orders, from others?

“Poin good, buddy,” replied Kaijin. “He's the captain of the Crusaders; from whom he will be

take orders? The only thing he listened to was the god Luminus himself.

I mean, everyone knows that not even Church leaders can

save her; Am I right?”

If Hinata answered nothing but divinity, it placed her at the top

church Ladder. It eliminates the idea of 'operating by command'.

“Ya, you see? He sure doesn't listen to me at all. I really

can't imagine him receiving a request.”

Which means, if you look at it in any other way, if we can convince Hinata fighting is a bad idea, we don't have to quarrel with the Church at all “The order of anyone, huh?” Benimaru Renung.

“So,” add Shuna, “time of the attack was just a coincidence?”

“Or something very taken Church,” murmured Diablo — very similar theory

the devil, but it makes sense. I can't imagine Hinata being taken advantage of, but it's still possible. “Maybe Diablo was right, and someone inspired Hinata to do what she did. The mystery mastermind may be involved as well. But..”

“But you doubt the word mastermind is in a position to rule it?”

“Exactly,” I said, nodding at Diablo.

Benimaru closed his eyes, considering my suggestion. “So this mastermind

encourage Farmus to act, manipulate Clayman, and try

destroying our nation. But he has no such free control over

Hinata, then..”.

“Whether that means, Sir Rimuru, you do not expect any steps from

The Western Holy Church today?”

“That's the problem, Diablo.

I can't answer the question.

From his point of view, it is clear to Hinata that we, and the Church, must

avoid becoming an enemy. I clearly stated that in my message

to him — I don't want to oppose them at all, and because we

have a class threat of disaster in me and a class threat of disaster in

Veldora, Hinata can't be stupid enough to face Tempest. Just look

the stakes; he won't achieve anything. Even if he wins, all that

he could be of more renown, and it would hardly make up for the huge losses

that will confront the Church. It's not sane to fight if you don't

get nothing from him. Hinata doesn't like to listen to people, but she does

you should see it, at least.

But I still have concerns. There was an annoying dragon next to me

the muttering, “Luminous... The name of this god is Luminus? I feel like I've heard of it before” and beyond, which continue to disrupt the path

my thoughts, but I still have worries.

“Hinata told me that we were 'disturbing' for him. It is because of the teaching of the Church

Sacred — Luminism — determines that life with monsters is impossible. But

that may not be the whole story.”.

Why did Hinata call us bullies? Because Luminism refuses to acknowledge

our. But if that was the only reason, it didn't seem reasonable

for him — or in other words, it was not at all like Hinata. There's gotta be

something else. Yet while this is the opposite of what I said, what if there were some masterminds behind it all? Someone other than Hinata, who also sees us as a bully of their plans? What is wanted

that someone?

Report. There is an increasing possibility that many motives are in place.

All these events are interconnected. However, it is thought that all is not

it occurs at the will of a single entity.

Um, meaning...?

Given the nation, people, factions, and other factors involved, the,

some goals can be categorized. These goals may seem appropriate

each other at first glance, but some contradictions are also present.

It is not natural to put everything together under the banner of a mastermind.

So it's not just one mastermind. That's the point, and hearing it like that, come in

wit. Clayman was controlled by another part of that secret cabal? Ah yeah. It makes sense, if you think about it. They only work together for the same purpose; Clayman does not follow any particular orders or anything. Maybe they are just giving each other advice or pushing in the right direction. In fact, Hinata may not be involved at all.

It seems more natural to assume more than one player is playing. Plus

That's how international politics works; it's not something that operates through

emotion.

That's so…

For Clayman, we just interrupted — but at the same time, he tried

take advantage of us. He would love it if Hinata and I were with each other

drop. For Farmus, I, as the overseer of Tempest, am a pain. They do not want to destroy us; they want us to fall under their rule. They hoped Hinata would take me out and would love it if she did

so where is Hinata's heart? In terms of being a follower of Luminism, he would not ignore the monster country.

Here are the three mind frames that drive the entire — situation and ultimately, the,

I escaped from Hinata, Farmus retreated, and Clayman died. Yang

bring to our condition to the present.

The situation that attracted this mastermind at first had changed. Clayman's gone, man,

and the 'people' behind him must have been busy reconstructing what small combat forces

what remains. Does this guy still want to go straight against me?

It is understood the possibility of taking such an action is low.

If the mastermind's strength surpasses Clayman's, he'll be involved far ahead when he

doing so. Even if he maintained his own strength throughout

this time, his involvement would not mean much now, after defeat

strategic is severe.So there is no reason to pursue me. It was not like this person in the shadows would decide to go reveal himself now, long enough after the fact. Whether he wanted to make a comeback or not, he knew a frontal attack on me was definitely not the way to do it.

What about the other factions?

King Edmaris ascended the throne, his ambitions shattered. The new king is doing something, something,

and there are those among the administrations who of course wish us harm. Our

bother them, no doubt, and there's a good chance that they

not giving up on getting us out of the picture. But Diablo's watching

them. If they try to become a new mastermind, they will definitely spare

time with. I doubt they're a threat, though you can't

it is because of the counting. Maybe someone among them

hiding a darker, more sinister aspect. This is why

why dealing with humans is sometimes so painful.

The Western Holy Church is completely opaque. Judging from Reyhiem's lost status in action, things must have been pretty messed up there. Is Hinata struggling to cope

this too? If he doesn't have a clear and obvious reason to oppose us, then,

there are not many reasons to take action. But what if he

take action? That meant something forced his hand.

Report. It should not be forgotten that there are most likely many people

working in the background. Yeah. Good point. But if anything, whether Hinata wants it or not, things can keep moving forward. I don't think optimism right now is a good idea.

“Maybe, since there are a lot of interests at stake here, we should

working on the assumption that it was not solely Hinata's decision to

make?”

Diablo must have come to almost the same conclusion I have.

“Good words, Diablo. I was just about to say that myself. ”

Raphael saved me, of course, but there was no need to reveal

that much. Maybe Diablo's a lot smarter than I thought? I use

Mind Accelerate to rotate my brain a million times above normal, and Diablo had. Without Raphael, I'd eat his dust.

“Heh-heh-heh-heh... In this case, we should still pay attention to the intervention

hand of the Western Holy Church this time, too.”

He knows, he's had enough, so maybe the warning I'll make isn't

too important. Still, the rest of my team deserves to hear it.

“But, we might make a big mistake.”

“How can that be?” Ask Benimaru. My other cabinet noticed me

scrupulously. I obviously need us all on the same page here.

“As Diablo just said, there may be more than one person playing.

Chances are the current status quo is the result of a wide range of interests

work in the same playing field. This time, too, different players chased after

different goals, so we shouldn't assume the opposition we all will

act the same way, you know?”

My team agreed. If that explanation is enough to convey my point, then,

they are very quick to understand it too. Except for Gobta, remember

how he's taking a nap right now. It was almost a relief to see. But he will still be punished later.“Then you think these various interests are related to what Clayman was talking about?”

“I don't know, Benimaru. But we haven't decided anything yet. Work on

an unfounded assumption when there is not enough malicious data, I think.”

I shrugged my shoulders. Being in my slime state, it just looked like

some ripples were pulsing in my body.

“But it makes sense,” added Kaijin, sure. “As, if Hinata moves

based on obligation, not necessarily request.”

“Heh-heh-heh-heh... In that case, I will investigate further. Merchants

who gave information to Edmaris and his minister, but thought about it,

which should have arisen my suspicions.” That's unsurprising.

“Wait a minute. The traders...?”

“Does anyone bother you, Mr Rimuru?”

“Well, I mean, Farmus invaded us to increase their coffers.

War has a way of moving money, and you always have people who

trying to profit from it. Maybe some of the dealers are working at

behind the scenes to get a part of that action?”

“So..”.

That's another point we ignored. Our enemy may not be a great country with

large forces under their control. In the end, both now and in

the distant past, is the greed that causes enmity among

the people. So as long as money can be exchanged for power, traders need to

monitored too. I jumped out of my chair, took on a human form and observed the audience. Then I started handing out orders.

“Shuna, check out the account books we found from Clayman castle and have a look

which traders to visit frequently.”

“Good my master.”

“Diablo, tag some Farmus civil servants and find out which traders

the closest to them.”

“Quickly, milord.”

“Benimaru, I want you to double-check your options for our powers

send as Yohm's reinforcements. They should be ready for anything.”

“Not a problem.”

“Rigurd, I will leave you to lead the city. We'll hold

festival for the century, so prepare a place for it.”

“No need to tell me twice!”

“Geld, don't worry about what we just talked about. Just focus on

your own work. If we get into serious trouble, we'll come

You, so trust me for now, okay?”

“Of course. There is no one in this world who will not trust you.”

“Hakuro, you help Benimaru. Gabil, working with Rigurd. Rigur, defeat

our entire security system. We have to be ready for all the races we are going to

hold immediately!”

“Received!”

“Ya sir!”

“Ready!”

“And, Shion, um... You take care of me! Yes it!”

“True!”

Obviously, I'm busy. I patted Ranga on the head as I smiled, satisfied.

This should work; everyone can handle their own business now.

“Then what about myself?”

“Oh yeah, uh, Veldora, stay away from everyone.”

“It must be done!”

I doubted it. Him, I have to keep a personal eye. Oh, and...

“Gobta, I know you're tired, but come see me in my office.”

“Gahh!”

Seeing my first smile after I woke her up, definitely made her

little scared.

Alright Even after becoming a demon lord, these meetings seemed to be

not much has changed.