Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken novel Chapter 50
The morning of the following day,
Started with great tribulations.
First thing in the morning I woke Milim up.
Her expression grumpy, I had her change to look presentable.
The new clothing she wore was the one she had requested yesterday, and it came out pretty well.
The Gothic Dress was probably difficult to move in, hence the reason for her request.
Why does a demon lord need to wake up so early in the morning!
She was grumbling haughtily, but her mood improved by breakfast.
Children really are simple.
While she was eating, I was busy thinking.
I don't particularly mind becoming her supervisor, but I want to go to a human city. So, should I bring her along?
I kind of have a bad feeling about doing that. No, let me rephrase... it's bound to lead to a disaster!
To bring such a dangerous child to a place she's never been before... well, it's not that I can't, it's that I won't.
But even so, leaving her here is bad for my heart.
While Milim is visiting I should probably abstain from leaving for human cities.
After we finished breakfast, I took Milim to the smithy.
I took on my human form and wore a mask; since, as a slime, I wouldn't be able to try out a weapon.
And once we reached it, I greeted Kurobee.
Is the thing I asked for yesterday ready?
Oo! This one, right? Should be good for Milim-sama's personal use!
He said, showing me the finished product.
Yesterday, he had measured the size of Milim's hands after being asked to make her something.
It's Dragon Knuckles!
The point of such gloves would be to prevent injury when punching barehanded and to increase the force of the blow... normally. That's not why we gave her the gloves.
No, our goal was the exact opposite. The light but dense "Demon Steel" is actually surrounded by a shock-absorbing material.
Right! When she equips this, her blow will be reduced to only 10% of its norm!
And we used Demon Steel in hopes of attaching a regenerative effect to them. The best part of it all will be the decrease in her destructive power.
Milim, try this on!
I pass the dragon knuckles to Milim, who, clearly excited, happily accepts them.
And she quickly puts them on.
She lightly throws some punches in the air.
Oh! This is great! My hands feel really light!
Alright, seems to be working. If her hands feel light, I guess her power should have decreased a bit.
And for myself, I took a newly developed sword.
The last one I had broke myself, so I had them repair it.
I had tried copying it myself, but even if it looked identical its performance was clearly different.
Seems copying an item is impossible when the creator's skills are too high.
Even if it looks the same, even if my appraising ability claims they are the same, there are nonetheless small differences.
I draw the sword to check. Amazing. Kurobee's ability is truly something.
I wish I could finally get a sword specialized for my use. Seems like they still need to work on that; I am not getting impatient, but I am looking forward to it.
Nodding, I put the sword back into the scabbard.
The moment Milim and I acquired our weapons, Rigurdo came running over.
How well he runs...
Rimuru-sama, this is where You were! An unknown group has come!
From what he told me, we have an armed squad near the city.
Among them are the three adventurers.
Somehow, the three idiots managed bringing an armed group over.
Why are so many problems occurring now? Those idiots... so I thought, but,
Well, let's go meet them.
I said, and headed to the place where Rigurdo left them.
And as if it was the most natural thing in the world, Milim followed.
When I arrived I saw Rigur and the guards surrounding ten or so armed men.
They are all dressed similarly. However, their equipment seems rather poor, and their ability likewise.
Our equipment is worlds superior.
Nonetheless, among them are a man and a woman with clearly superior equipment.
And not just their equipment"their skills also seem pretty high.
And of course, the three idiots. When they saw me,
Oh! Rimuru-danna, it's been a while!
Howdy! We came to hang out!
It's been ages! Things happened... so there's more of us!
They greeted me.
Things happened, huh. Seems like they are the cause of this "incident",
Yo. So, who might these people be?
About that...
They explained the details.
During his introduction, the man named Youmu kept looking at us while on guard.
When the idiots finished,
Pleased to make your acquaintance! Farmas Kingdom, Count's Domain, Frontier Garrison Captain Youmu's the name.
We heard that monsters built a city here so we came to check.
I heard the chief of the city is a slime, could I meet it?
He greeted us thus.
Ah, please pardon the belated introduction. I am the head of this city and its representative.
I am known as Rimuru Tempest.
Though I currently appear thus, I am, in fact, a slime!
I responded.
Is that how it was, pardon my rudeness.
Cabal had mentioned that "Rimuru" is the name of the head, but I was misled by you being called a slime, you see.
Your human transformation is simply marvelous!
Whether flattery or not I don't know, but he seems intent on praising me.
I wonder if monsters capable of human transformation are rare? Not that it matters right now.
Be that as it may. Are monsters capable of transforming into humans rare?
Actually, forget that question; what would be your business today?
Ah, about that...
Our goal was to confirm the report. There has never been a case of monsters building a city before, you see...
Moreover, should that report prove true, there's the possibility that you will pose a threat to our country.
Thus, considering that the city truly exists, we must confirm whether or not you could pose a threat to us.
Could we possibly impose upon you our presence?
I see. However, if we were intending on becoming your enemies and were such a terrifying city, how could we let you stay here?
Upon hearing my retort, the man named Youmu scratched his head.
Ah, damn it. I'll just tell you the truth.
Frankly, I didn't believe there was a city of monsters here. Now I know I was wrong.
And, according to these three adventurers, you've got really good living conditions around here.
Please allow our stay and the stationing of troops here!
He said in one breath.
And to the three idiots,
I apologize for doubting you!
He deeply bowed his head in apology.
I had planned to observe him for a while, but maybe it's alright to consider him an honest guy.
Fufuuun! Didn't we tell you!
Well, as long as you understand! It doesn't do to always suspect people!
For some reason, Ellen proudly responded.
The other two were expressing their approval of her words or happiness at finally arriving.
Well, he doesn't seem like a bad guy, but approving their presence is a different matter.
Regarding stationing your troops here: for what purpose?
Youmu faced me and began explaining their situation.
Their unit was established by Farmas Kingdom's Count to protect the villages against monsters; they are composed of thirty members in three divisions.
From where we stood, they could easily access the highway and nearby villages.
Moreover, if we lay roads to the highway, we'd be saving time and establishing a trade route.
Of course, we will offer our labor towards that end!
He ended with a proposal.
Even if it's possible to get here on horseback, the same is not true for carriages.
We hadn't cleared any trees in the direction of the highway.
We didn't want to stand out at the time; but that was before the earlier orc incident.
Now that the forest has begun to calm down we should think about opening a trade route.
So perhaps it might be a good idea to accept his proposal.
Since it's bad taste to continue such discussion on our feet, I guided everyone to the cafeteria.
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