Tensei Shitara Slime Data Ken
Part XIV Military Nation Dwargon.

It was the kingdom of dwarves.

1,000 years have passed since the first generation dwarf hero, King Guran Dwargo, built this land.

To this day, the country has protected, as well as developed, its history, culture, and technology.

The current king of the Gazelle Dwargo was part of the third generation of dwarves, but had the same aura as his grandfather in his youth.

He was renowned as a great hero and celebrated as a wise king because of his impartial reign.

The land was ruled by a dwarf like that.

As a city of free trade, it was the center of trade between all kinds of races. Therefore, the city implemented a policy of absolute neutrality.

In this city, a wise king will not tolerate violence.

Even the Empire in the east avoided open aggression with the Dwargon military nation!

Needless to say, this was the adventurers' favorite topic of conversation.

The dwarves were known to be such fierce opponents, there was even a saying, 'against the dwarves once, there will be no second time!' .

Their reputation as a military nation is not just for show!

In battle, the heavy infantry walls would defend the Army's Magic Corps.

The opponent's enemy would be completely annihilated by a powerful magic attack before even breaking through the infantry wall.

For the past 1,000 years, the power of the boasting dwarf army will always be famous.

And the factors that support their claims …

It was none other than the equipment they produced using the power of their technology.

The weapons and protectors they made using their cutting-edge techniques, far surpassed the quality of ordinary items.

Because that!

Rather than quarreling with the dwarf race, people chose to make bonds of friendship.

For this reason, even if one encountered demons in the dwarf region, there was hardly anyone who would foolishly cause conflict.

Their capital was a place where humans and demons mingled.

It really is one of the strangest countries in the world.

Not to mention, while the capital was filled with the tools of war, it was still a country that could enjoy peace.

The fact that the arms dealer camp is the furthest from the possible causes of the dispute, presumably.

In front of the entrance, there was a large line of people entering.

There, a large gate was built that was large enough to completely block the naturally formed large cave.

The only time the gates were opened was when soldiers needed to come and go, and only once a month at that.

Unfortunately, it is closed today.

Under the large gate, a small door was installed with the intention of letting people in and out.

A line of people formed on the left side of the passageway. It seemed that the right side was a pathway for the likes of nobles and important figures.

That's what I assume when I look around me while lined up on the left side.

While waiting, I noticed that there was a wide array of treatment towards people, such as those who received free entry permits, while others would be taken to separate rooms for inspection.

In accordance with the military state, the guards were firm.

Although it seems like you are relatively free to act when you go inside ….

However, the line is very long. Maybe we'll spend more time here waiting than traveling …!

But right now I'm thinking about that,

[Oi oi! There are demons in a place like this! We are still not inside, so isn't it not good to kill them here?]

[Hey, what are you doing lining up there? You guys are so naughty. If you don't want to die, give me that place!

Also, leave everything you have. And then I'll let you go this time!!]

That is a very dubious statement. .

Actually, I think the voice full of ill will was addressed to us.

Here, there is no one but me and Gobuta-kun.

After all, bringing along a group that only wears loincloths does make you stand out.

Rigur also wanted to come, but I refused.

Another group was camping at the forest entrance, waiting for us to return.

And that's why it's just the two of us, but I wonder if we look like easy targets?

It seemed that a pair of adventurers who did not want to queue were staring at us.

[Oi oi, Gobuta-kun, did you hear anything?]

[Yes, I can also hear it ..]

[Are you stuck in something like this the last time you came?]

[Of course! I was defeated black and blue, then I was picked up by a group of Kobold merchants!

If they didn't find me, I think I might have died by then ~]

[. So you're involved. Then, there's nothing to be done about that?]

[It was like the fate of a weak demon ..]

Looks like we're in trouble. In addition, this is considered a common occurrence here …

I wish I knew sooner.

As if he was aware of my thoughts, Gobuta-kun hung his head.

I ended up making him talk normally with me, but did this one-time mistake return him to his previous nervousness?

I'm a little worried.

[Oi! Even though you are just a small fry. Don't ignore me now!]

[From that, isn't talkative slime rare? Don't you think it'll be popular at an exhibition?]

The two continued to have annoying conversations.

I vaguely felt like I had been told at one time that I had deep compassion like the Buddha.

[Gobuta-kun …. Do you remember the rules I said before?]

[Yes! Sure thing!]

[I saw . Then, for a while, I want you to close your eyes and plug your ears! You can't look like this!]

[…? I really don't understand, but roger it!]

Now let's see. I am the one who makes the rules, but I will break them first …

If my group knew this, it would be bad from an educational standpoint.

Since I made sure that Gobuta-kun, who is blocking, closed his eyes .. let's start cleaning up the trash!

At that moment, the man to my right shifted his line of sight.

Further checking my surroundings .. I saw a group of three grinning amongst themselves as they observed the situation from afar.

The two in front of me were a swordsman and another man wearing light equipment. Most likely, he works as a thief.

In group three, there were two who wore witch robes or were like priests, and a great warrior.

I made a prediction. They were all at the same party, and these two in front were meant to drive us away, according to their plans.

After that, the other three will follow and kill us as we escape, and then innocently rejoin the first two.

I dare say that this is the scenario they created.

This way, they must have killed weaker demons and stolen their items.

It was well thought out.

This time, however, they picked the wrong opponent!

[Oi oi! You have to wait your turn! I'm a very tolerant person, so it's not too late for forgiveness. Hurry up and line up from behind!]

I started to provoke them.

At that moment, the two in front of me were confused, and their faces quickly flushed red.

These people have short emotions.

[Install the front when you are nothing but a little fried devil sh *tty .. don't be arrogant!]

[Oi oi, you're as good as dead now! I even considered saving your life if you just gave up your things!]

They read out the type of lines that are suitable for small subordinates.

Heh. It used to be when I was a general contractor, if you couldn't get those creepy-faced uncles dancing to your tune, you just weren't cut out for work.

Among those uncles, there were even some who were playing around (tattoos) joking on their bodies.

Greenhorn's weak threat, nothing more than passing through the wind.

[A little fried devil? Are you talking about me?]

[Of course it's about you! People like slime are small fry among small fry!]

[Hurry up and get here. It seems like you can speak well, so I will turn you into a demon slave without killing you!]

Demon slave? Is there anything like that?

Put that aside for now.

The nearby merchants and adventurers began to notice the disturbance we caused.

I need to get more attention.

Although I don't know if such a thing as legitimate self-defense will work here ..it would be great if even a few people could testify for me.

However, was there not a kind-hearted human who shouted, 'I will save you!', and came out gallantly?

If I was a pretty girl, there might be someone like that, but I guess it was unreasonable to expect slime.

[Calling me small fry over and over again, you are actually talking arrogantly! Especially ... me, slime?]

[No matter how I look at it, you must be slime!]

[Damn you, fuck me …! I can't forgive being fooled by a weakling like you! I will kill you anyway!]

After saying that, the two prepared their weapons.

Uh! They will finally come to me.

Oh Boy . The first person I spoke to was like this …. Bad luck to think that demons are friendlier.

The people nearby had already started moving away to watch in a circle around us from afar.

Perhaps the guards also noticed the commotion, which might be the reason why they kept their distance in a hurry.

Well now.

I casually moved forward and said,

[Kukuku. You say I'm weak? Mucus? … Since when did I become slime! Or are you just confused?]

I deliberately spoke as if implying something else.

It's true, that no matter how you look at it, I'm really slime. It has been obvious since I was seen as slime.

But this, an action! … maybe.

[What did you say? Don't get carried away by the cliff!]

[Hmph! If you are not slime then show your original shape already! Once you die, you won't be able to make excuses!]

It seems they will be waiting for me to change.

As planned!

Even as a slime, I believe I can win against them.

And yet! Holding back would be difficult, so I might end up accidentally cutting them in half.

It was hard to adjust my strength by just knocking it down.

[Okay then . I'll let you see, my true form is this!]

As I shouted, I also released a sinister aura to hint at my strength.

Of course, just a little.

I checked around to see if anyone felt a hint of that aura.

Among the people watching us from afar, only a few noticed.

The two idiots before me and their friends showed no signs of realizing it.

These people ... seem to all bark and not bite.

I'm done observing the situation now. What should I change to …

From my body came a thick fog.

It completely enveloped my form .. and after a while it disappeared to reveal different demons.

Black wolf.

Oh I remember the last time I used Predation and changed after, I took the form of a Fanged Wolf …

Right now, I have black fur identical to the evolved Ranga and her backpack.

But not only that, my physique even exceeded Ranga, and now there was a pair of horns on my forehead.

Mimesis: Tempest Star Wolf

… It seems, if the lineage of demons I use Predation develops, it will also affect my mimicry.

* Most likely related to naming their Rimuru, which makes them "family" and connected in a way

This must have been a form of Ranga that progressed further. I can feel the incredible power.

I was sure that the pair of idiots would run away after seeing this appearance.

But contrary to my expectations,

[Ha! Even if you look harder on the outside, it doesn't change that you're slime!]

[Oi oi, do you think we're going to get cold and run away from it!?]

… They don't realize anything!

Oi oi, you should be able to know the level of danger just by looking!

First of all, if the mucus changes, even if you don't know if it's an illusion or something else, being careful is something given.

However, these people did not care at all.

Perhaps they were convinced by the presence of their three friends in hiding …

The number of skills I can use also increases.

『Super Kissing, Mind Transmission, Intimidation, Shadow Movement, Black Lightning』.

Shadow Movement was a skill that Ranga and his partner were practicing.

Their goal is to be able to use the skill to merge into the shadow of their partner and instantly appear when called upon.

Right now, they were only practicing entering the shadows, so there was still a long way to go.

And the other one, Black Lightning .. I can imagine its power without needing to test it. If I tried it, the pitiful people in front of me would burn into black chips.

But since my prediction was a bit bad, the conditions may have gotten worse. Therefore, there are no skills to use.

If only 『Inbulirimation』 would work on these fools! In a way, aren't idiots invincible?

After all, the end result was that I only managed to scare a few spectators out of his wits.

[Oh son .. I don't care anymore. It's too tiring, so just come to me!]

I let them do the first attack.

If I receive damage while imitating, what will happen?

On one occasion, I have experimented with that question in the form of a lizard.

I discovered while continuing to receive attacks, that when a certain amount of damage builds up, the mimicry will disappear.

After that, no damage has been transferred to my mucus body.

Most likely, it was because the Mimesis skill used magic essence to create a new body, which was why the main body could not be damaged.

There are two limits to this skill. After Mimesis disappears, I will not be able to change for the next 3 minutes, and the other is that imitating a demon requires a certain amount of magic essence.

The amount of magic essence required was relatively insignificant, hence it was not a problem, and there was no duration limit for the skill.

In short, there would be no problem letting them attack me as much as they wanted.

If the opponent is strong, I can return to my slime form and immediately escape.

And the fight starts with them attacking first.

[Heh, dead!]

[Raaagh !!! 『Wind Slash』 !!!!]

The thief threw a few daggers at me.

And did the swordsman use a skill attack? His sword glowed green as he swung the sword towards me.

The claaang!

Snap!!!

Simultaneously throwing three daggers was quite impressive, but there was not enough force behind them to pierce through my feathers.

As for that swordsman, unfortunately .. his precious sword had been broken with a flash.

[Just now, have you done anything?]

Assuming the role of the villain with an atmosphere of experience, I enthusiastically asked them in an understatement manner.

But frankly, their attack power is so weak that my question is somewhat reasonable.

Are those skills just a show?

[N-, no way! Hard feathers like that ..]

* It's very difficult, baby

[Impossible ... this-, this kind of thing, can't be !!! My sword is made of silver! It had a strengthening effect against the demons!!]

… Well, of course, isn't silver fragile? What he said .. this guy.

[Oi! You also helped!!!]

As if he no longer cared about looks, he called out to his friends. As I expected, the three who were hiding were part of their group.

[Heh! It's the end for you now!]

[Geez .. I didn't think we'd have a turn!]

[Message transformation magic? Attractively. I will definitely dissect it after killing him!]

[For a while now, it hasn't moved at all. Moving might break the spell. How about that? Did I hit a bullseye!?]

They make so much noise while saying whatever they like.

Five of them then spread out in a circle around me, and started attacking at the same time.

The thief slapped me with a short sword.

This time, the swordsman did a magic attack, 『Wind Sickles』. (He was very talented.)

The heavy warrior shouted [『Heavy Slash』 !!!] as he swung his big axe.

Magicians also use magic attacks, 『Bola Api』.

The priest created a magic shield to prepare for my attack.

As a party, it was a balanced formation.

Although unfortunately for them, none of their attacks affected me …

I glanced at them.

Apparently, they were too shocked to make a sound.

If now, 『Intimidation』 may have an effect.

Aruuuuuuu ~~~ !!!

* Wolf howling. Believe me when I say I'm really sorry about the bad sound effects

I used 『Inbulirimation』 above my howl.

But, this turned out to be a huge failure …

Even the spectators fainted here, and wet the bed there.

Simply put, the situation was a major disaster.

Shit ... What should I do? It's definitely not going to end well at all.

Eh? What about group five?

They have taken full load of 『Inbulimation』 at close range.

Yes of course …

There's really no need to say it out loud.

And suddenly, I detected a number of dwarf guards that ran this way with 『Magic Perception』.

As for my current state of mind …

I looked at the sight of the people who were soiling their pants with various substances, and without a second thought I thought to myself while fleeing from reality, he said,

[Cleaning up after the mess it will really suck ya ~. ]

Status

Name: Rimuru Tempest

Species: Mucus

Title: Crest of Storm

Magic:

Nonexistent

Skill:

Unique Expertise 『Sage Awesome』

Unique Expertise 『Predator』

Inherent Skill Mucus 『Dissolubility, Absorption, Self Regeneration』

Extra Skills 『Air』 Manipulation

Extra Skills 『Magic Perception』

Skills acquired:

Black Snake 『Hot Perception, Poison』 Fog Breath

Centipede 『Capace Paralysis』

Spider Thread Sticky Thread, Steel Thread 』

Bat 『Ultrasonic Wave』

Lizard 『Body Protector』

Black Wolf 『Super Kissing, Mind Transmission, Intimidation, Shadow Movement, Black Lightning』

Resistance:

Heat Fluctuation Resistance EX

Physical Attack Resistance

Pain Immunity

Electrical resistance

Paralysis Resistance