Tensei Shitara Slime Data Ken
Part XVII It was the beginning of a new morning. Everyone gathers

Yesterday, we had borrowed an empty room meant for an apprentice to stay overnight. When we first entered the study, there were already four people inside who were just staring at the "miracle steel annot". While sighing, they turned it over and over again in their hands, checking if it was real. The ingot I handed over was only the size of a human fist.

I thought it was an overreaction, so I asked, 'Is it really rarely seen?'

[What are you saying?]

Uncle-san (Kaijin) answered me, and followed up with an explanation.

"Magic ore" is the raw form of "magic steel". Even in its unrefined form, "magic ore" is considered valuable.

The reason is very simple. Its rarity, and its versatility.

There is a major element that exists in this world called "magic essence".

"The "magic essence" that does not exist in my original world, occupies a leading role in this world.

When a demon was defeated, it was extremely rare that it would drop a mass of condensed magic essence called magic stones. This magic stone was something like an energy concentration, which was used as fuel for a unique discovery in this world: spirit engineering.

This magic stone acted as the core for superior demons, and on top of being more beautiful than the most precious gems, was said to contain an unimaginable amount of energy.

Thus, magic stones from superior demons were used as the core for many manufactured items. Craftsmen are even said to use this as the raw material for the accessories they make. Such items will have various effects on the wearer, such as increased capability, or effects that will bind the goods only to the user.

And between "magic ore" and ordinary ore, there is one decisive point that sets them apart. Without exception, "magic ore" would only form around superior demons. The reason was, that when regular ores were exposed to a dense concentration of magic essence, they would slowly absorb it over a very long period of time. It was only when a large amount of ordinary contained ore finally underwent a change to "magic ore". It was similar to how minerals suddenly changed.

Naturally, only powerful demons would inhabit locations with high-level magic essences. "Magic ores" are hard to find in locations such as the habitat of weak demons that adventurers defeat in order to earn pocket money. In order for "Magic Ore" to form, at the very least, it needed a place where B-ranked demons or more would stay.

Incidentally, this was the first time I had learned some information regarding the demon rank.

[So that's how it is! In that case, I wonder ... I should also be around B-rank?]

[……. (If that's what you think, it must be true. Even though you are alone in thinking that!!)]

* Everyone thinks to themselves

Most likely, everyone other than Ninny Gobuta thought the same thing.

Well, put the idiot aside.

"Magic ore" is already a difficult thing to obtain, but the amount of "magic steel" that can be extracted from such ores is only about 3 ~ 5%.

In other words, a lump of "magic steel" the size of a fist, is worth 20 times its value.

The way money is valued here, is almost the same as in my home world.

A common way to measure money, the gold standard system, was adopted across countries.

Well, what all this means to me, is that the metal is much rarer than I thought.

As expected of me! Not missing a single thing! (in the cave).

By the way, I became a little scared about the fact that I secretly had a large amount of that "magic steel. There can't be anyone who knows but ... what if someone did it ?! Am I thinking about this because I am a petty bourgeois?

The main problem, however, is from now on.

"Magic steel" is not only valuable just because of its rarity.

There is a real reason for its value. That was because the metal had a property that had an excellent affinity with guiding magic power.

It was possible to control the magic essence to some extent using imagery in the mind.

『My Magic』 perception is the same, and even the Man effect of water brought manipulation is also done in the same way. The majority of the skills used by demons were based on using magic essence in such a way. Although I do not know much about magic, I suspect that the theory behind its use must be similar.

So, what if a large amount of magic essence was included in the raw materials of the weapon?

To his surprise, it turned out that it would be a "grown weapon"!

Very romantic!!!

Uh, what's it like? I want it!!!

Although I managed to firmly hold my mind, the words that almost burst from my throat were still left on the tip of my tongue.

It was a weapon that responded to the thoughts of the user, gradually changing its shape into the desired ideal shape. And depending on the magic power of the user, it was even possible to freely change its shape in the middle of a battle! Moreover, due to its high affinity with magic essence, it would strengthen the strength of the skill.

On the one hand, when compared to normal weapons, unless there was a huge difference in talent, magic weapons would definitely bring about the victory of its users.

Perhaps ... although this is only my speculation about the case of pouring money and the use of technology completely... if a superior demon magic stone is inserted into a pure magic steel blade, whether it will be a "sword of fire", the", or "sword" ice"?

Although in my heart I shouted, 'Hurry up and do !!', it's not good to be overzealous. I felt it could be done, so I wanted to get a magic stone if the opportunity presented itself.

After a long enough explanation, Uncle-san and co are now working on the sword.

For future reference, we also observe what they do. Though it was Gobuta no doubt just sleeping….

When making swords, there were all sorts of things that could be made.

In my heart, the strongest sword of course, the Japanese sword. However, even among katanas there are still all kinds of varieties. To ponder what kind of sword you can make, is also something interesting enough to think about.

It's been 10 hours since they started working. An unusual looking long sword had been completed.

Whatisthis? Most of the magic steel was still unused. The remaining amount was still mostly as big as a fist. As far as that is what makes me think to myself, would it be fine to use that much for one sword?…

After asking, I was given an answer that said, 'If all magic steel is used as raw materials for the sword, who knows how much money will be charged!' .

If you think about it, it's natural. No wonder they didn't make wasteful things like element swords. I now understand that it just takes too much money.

Apparently, they used magic steel as the core part, while most of the blades were made of ordinary iron and steel. I was told that the magic essence in magic steel would seep into the iron and steel parts, then eventually become completely merged. It is said that the older the age, the stronger it becomes.

Another special characteristic of magic weapons is that the blades will never rust or peel off. Surprisingly, I was told that the weapon had a life of its own. If it was completely broken or twisted, then the magic essence would explode and disappear at once.

Uncle-san has explained all that to me, while holding and showing the sword he has completed.

Very interesting to listen to.

I picked up the finished sword and looked at it in my hand. (Although I have no hands.)

Look carefully, even though the design is simple, it is completely straight. It can be said that there is no unnecessary part to it.

It did not seem to be meant for pure cutting, which was the main principle behind Japanese swords, but it still seemed capable of being used to cut attacks.

I saw . The purpose of this design is to use this simplicity as the basis to make it easier to realize the ideal shape of each individual!

With that in mind, I can agree on how it is made.

Okay then .

As promised, Uncle-san and the others have completed an incredible sword for me.

Now it's my turn .

[Good! From here I will work in secret. Sorry, but after confirming the raw materials, I want everyone to leave the room!]

Saying that, I made sure that everyone would leave the room.

After all, I was unable to tell anyone about my manufacturing method. Especially since it would be difficult to explain!

[All necessary materials are assembled in this room. But will you be okay? If necessary, I can help. ]

[Mh. I'll be fine! Rather than that, for the next three days, make sure not to peek at the room okay? That's a promise!?]

[I got it . I'll trust you and wait ..]

After that, Uncle-san and the others left the room.

For some reason, Gobuta also went with them …

There may be a need to strangle the fool at least once …

Well, today's recipe on the menu will be, how to make "longsword a la carte"!

The production method is simple!

The first step, is to swallow the model product!

Next, what I have to do with all the ingredients that are here is .. swallow it all!

Chew, chew, gulp!

And then, I will mix it well in my stomach …

All I have to do is repeat the process 19 times, and it will be finished ~ !!!

Easy right?

But still, good children should not imitate this, right?

And that's how I do my job, with my head full of silly thoughts.

This is bad ... The time it takes to copy one sword takes about 10 seconds.

190 Seconds .. a little over 3 minutes, and I've made 19 longswords ..it hasn't been 5 minutes since I kicked Uncle-san and the others out.

How should I say it .. Even though I know I can do it, the way I do it easily makes me feel a little guilty towards all the hardworking Craftsmen out there …

『Predator』 really likes to cheat.

Well, how about now?

Since I had told them something like, 'Don't peek for three days!', Am I going to confine myself here for the next three days?

No… . As expected, there was no point in living in vain here.

I would probably come out with that and tell them frankly that I'm done …

Aaaang!

Harshly opening the door, I stepped out.

Kaijin-san and the three brothers looked on in worry as they hurriedly got up to stand up.

Gobuta is sleeping.

You ... fell asleep in just five minutes since I was there, what's with you?

Indeed . That's when I decide somewhere in my mind, I'm really going to strangle him one day.

[Hey what's wrong? Did something happen?]

[Are the ingredients probably not enough?]

[... Or is it impossible?]

Everyone asked with the same concern on their faces.

[Uh, mm. No, actually .. You know. ]

All those anxious eyes were hard to stand. I can only air.

Just like before, I have a bad personality. I'm sure I can't be cured of this even if I die.

[Just kidding ~! Actually, I've already finished everything!]

[……. Haa??]

*just*Same as it is

They raised their surprised voices in perfect harmony.

Well of course they will be surprised …!

[Ceria ~~~!]

To successfully complete our work, we had drinks at the bar.

We celebrate on the grounds of ensuring goods are delivered safely.

Well, I did tell them that it didn't need to be done .. But they said …

[Now, there will be many beautiful older sisters there!]

[Yes yes !!! Young women and adult women! This is a great place for men to visit!]

[……. !!!]

* Third brother is silent. Some sort of

PR/N: S*x Drive has been enabled for the outstanding Tentacles /100%

I don't want to, but there's no choice!

These people are really a handful !!!

Man ~, my sincere image of a good man will be wasted ~! This is so troublesome !!!

I was told the name of that company, 『Night Butterfly』.

Are there really butterflies? I won't forgive them if there are moths!

… No, no, I'm not interested in that, okay?

And while thinking these thoughts, we entered the store.

[Oh my ~! Welcome to ~ !!!]

[Welcome to our store ~~~ !!!]

* Collective welcome by the maid/hostess

Wah ~~ !!!

Very beautiful women are standing in line !!!

Ohhhhhh !!! Those long ears !!!

E-, erof! No, I mean, this fairy ~ !!!

PR/N: E-, erof*cc! No, I mean, this fairy ~ !!!

What-what! Oh man! Their clothes are too open ~~!

Ahh ... You can almost see, but can't …

What's up with that! I even use 『Magic Perception』 with all my power !!! (Normally I use it on 10% output low energy consumption mode.)

These older sisters all danced resolutely between the lines of politeness!

Argh ... is this a challenge? Is this a challenge towards me !?

Shit, shit everybody!

[Uwaah! How cute ~ !!!]

[Wait! Even though I already noticed it first ~ !!]

Smushes!

Boyoyons! Boyoyons!

* Bouncing sound effect, basically

It-It's here !!!!!

In my body the sensation of Puyon Puyon!

On my back it was Boyon Boyon !!!

Is this paradise?

[……. Uh, uhm .. Even if you seem dissatisfied at first, you seem to be having fun?]

Gasp!

Oh no, for me it's great to be like this …

[Eh? … No, not that much?]

I guess it's a bit too forced …

None of them believed in me.

However, I can't help it. What can I do!

I mean, now I'm on the lap of an elf and hugged from behind …

My heart is so touched !!!

Ahh .. If only my late (currently non-existent) son were alive, he would be so excited and playful ….

We pass the time and enjoy ourselves when someone interrupts us,

[Geez, isn't this Kaijin-dono? It wasn't good at all, to bring a vulgar demon to such a delicate place like this!]

The provoking voice called to where we were.

Who'sis that? Who is this old man?

Suddenly, our surroundings calmed down.

As if they disliked the old man, all the serving girls had a hint of dislike on their faces. But it is hard to notice unless you observe them closely.

Unlike dwarves, the old man was slender, and tall. Even though I said that, he was around the height of a normal human.

[Hey, madam! Do you allow the devil into this store?]

[N-, no, even though it was a demon, it was just a harmless slime so ..]

[Goddess? It's still the devil! Am I wrong? Do you mean to say that the slime is not a demon!!!?]

[No ... not like that, I mean never ..]

Mama-san replied impolitely with an evasive attitude, trying to avoid those angry words, but the old man did not notice her anymore.

It was obvious that the old man's goal was us.

[This is not good .. it is Minister Bester …. ]

So it was Minister Bester rumored?

I understood ... how should I say it, his face had a tall and stubborn look about it.

At that moment,

[Hmph! To the devil, this suits you!!]

Saying such nonsense, he doused the top of my head with water.

It really made me nervous, but I firmly held it in.

Since my opponent is the Minister, I can't let my fast emotions rule me and create trouble for Uncle-san (Kaijin) or Mama-san from this store. To be banned from this store or something like that, I don't want to experience such a sad thing!

But just when I had decided to endure it all,

[Oi …. Just because we are kind and calm, you feel full!]

Uncle-san kicked the flying table with 'Bang!', and stood up.

[Hey, The Best! , act very rudely to my guests, are you ready for what will happen to you?]

… Eh? Wait, Kaijin-san ... The other party is the Minister, is it alright?

Minister Bester stiffened in amazement, and I also jumped around in panic!

A soft and gentle sensation exploded from my back! … It was unintentional. Right!!!

[Yo-you ! Dare to use such words on myself ...!!]

Minister Bester was not even able to speak well due to his anger and shock.

[Isn't it time you shut up!!]

Shouting furiously, Kaijin-san sent a fist without hesitation flying towards Minister Bester's face ….

[Rimuru-danna, you are looking for skilled craftsmen right !? Will I be lacking?]

You will be far from lacking but .. I have to say, is this okay?

But after hitting the Minister, there would be no place for him in the country now.

And yet.

In the life of a man, there will come a time, when words are not needed.

[I'll tell you those words! I look forward to working with you, Kaijin!]

I don't care about the small details.

If Kaijin wants to come with me, I'm fine with that!

Beautiful words can go to hell! I will be satisfied with life as I wish!

Kaijin and I, nod at each other.

Our promise was fulfilled !!!

But still .... From now on, how can we escape this country?

As expected, when in society, if you do not act wisely, a mountain of problems will arise ….

Even if you put up a front, the problem will not just disappear!

Status

Name: Rimuru Tempest

Species: Mucus

Heavenly Protection: The Peak of the Storm

Title: “Someone Who Controls Devil”

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