Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken novel Chapter 69
After the conversation about Youmu had ended, the real strategic conference begins in earnest.
Everyone is looking at me with stiff expression.
First let's hear their opinion.
First of all, before I give my own opinion, I want to hear what everyone had in mind.
Hearing that, everyone start to actively give their reply.
Only Gabil himself that use spirits, it's can't be helped.
I want to avoid disturbing the barrier for many times.
Everyone put together their opinion.
To sum it out.
There's an opinion, that the Human who's responsible for the cowardly surprise attack won't be forgiven.
Certainly, that's true. I don't think that's wrong.
There's another opinion, there is also good Human, so it's not good to lump them all indiscriminately.
Hearing such opinion, I'm glad. It's not good, if we incorrectly reach our goal because of anger and resentment.
The second one is the majority.
This proves that the monsters wish to live in coexistence with human.
They still follow my rules, even after the tragedy occurred.
They are my dear companions. The important people that I can call as my family.
The me who doesn't really love anyone, I who think that love is something shady.
While everyone is calming down, I decide to...
Everyone, please listen
Everyone is looking at me.
When I get everyone attention, I start my story.
I am, a former human, a "Reincarnated Person".
Although everyone raises their voices, no one try to interrupt my story.
I think Ranga may already know about this.
He may had heard it while reside in my shadow.
Everybody seems not really surprised, maybe they already aware about it before I tell them.
Seeing the situation is like this, I keep continuing.
I am a person who comes from a different world. In that world I was a human.
When I died at that side, I reincarnated into this side. As a slime.
In the beginning I was alone and lonely, who can predict that I can make a lot of companions.
You guys.
Perhaps, you guys attain your humanoid form when you guys evolved because it was influenced by what I wish inside.
That is why I made the rule "Do not attack human".
I said that I like human, because I was a former human.
I make that rule, without any intention for any of you guys to be harmed...
I, even though I am a monster, my heart is a human.
Because of that, that time I held such selfish preference.
Because I was a former human, I also want to get along with human.
The result, I neglect to see what's under me, so it came to this.
I think that I am the one who responsible for all of this to happen.
I am deeply sorry......
Hearing my story, there's no one who let out a word.
Each of them, try to understand my story.
Silent descend on the room.
It is a fact that Rimuru-sama is a former human. However I don't see any problem that may arise from this.
Hakurou said this with serious face.
E? I don't expect this reaction.
Traitor! I expected to be treated like an enemy.
But your master is a former human, right? Isn't it unpleasant?
To that question,
E? Why should I?
My only Lord is Rimuru-sama.
I also think like that.
And so on and so on.
And at the last is Rigurudo.
Rimuru-sama, everyone feeling hasn't change a bit.
There is no need for you to worry about this anymore.
So he said.
I nod and think. As I expected, this is the place where my heart belongs.
I am really happy.
After seeing me nodding, Kaijin open his mouth,
So, I want to hear something. What you intent to do about interacting with human from now on?
Everyone turn their face to me.
Yes, that is a problem.
Apart from the monster, this is a great problem for Kaijin and the other dwarfs.
When the time comes when I declare human as my enemies, I will be considered as a new threat.
Well, such thing may not come true.
Now, I express what my idea about this.
First of all, before I give my final answer, I will share what I think about it.
In my previous world there are views that were called Seizensetsu and Seiakutsetsu.
The view which assume that human nature is basically good, Seizensetsu.
The opposite view, which assume that human nature is basically bad, Seiakusetsu.
I think that both views are both are correct and also both are wrong.
Maybe inside, human had both natures in equal proportion.
If it leans to the good nature side, he will become a good person.
However, if it leans to the bad nature side, he will become a bad person.
In truth, I had this view.
If you not trying to do anything immoral, then for me you are a good person.
Thus, if someone didn't detest or distrust just because of us are monsters, then they are a good neighbor.
I want to believe in that possibility.
But because I want to believe it, I underwent this experience; I fail to properly distinguish the cause from the result.
Thus, this is my answer.
For now, I think it is too early for us to be at a stage where we can ally with human.
The first important thing to do is for my existence is acknowledged by the others.
For human, someone who amasses massive power can't be ignored.
In addition, by becoming a Demon Lord, I can restraint the other Demon Lords action.
To everyone who went against us, we will bare our fangs and retaliate.
To everyone who lends their hands to us, we will grant our blessing to them.
To our opponents, we will do to them what they done to us.
In the future, I hope that we can be linked in a friendship one day.
This is what I think.
(TL note: I don't found any equal western philosophical term. The closest one I had is Seizensetsu as Idealism. " YukkuriOniisan.
I don't excel in philosophy. - Guro) (ED: and English) (GO: So mean.... don't mind. XD)
So I finish my speech.
He then responds.
That is an overly naive and idealistic thought.
Honestly! It's not a speech fit for someone who's going to become a Demon Lord.
....... However, I don't dislike it.
With a sigh, Kaijin said his thoughts
Shuna is smile while giggling.
Isn't it fine? Even if it's just an idealistic thinking.
I think that if it's Rimuru-sama, you will be able to create such world.
So she declares her support.
In any case, we decided to follow you.
That's what it meant to follow. There is no need to think about it.
The one who just abide the rule without thinking, Gerudo, sincerely make his frank but meaningful declaration.
Hey, to make Rimuru-sama into the king. Isn't that my duty?
Benimaru also...
I am Rimuru-sama faithful shadow. I will perform any instruction that I receive.
Shouei also...
We will establish a new country, aiming to change everyone way of thinking.
Youmu also said it.
Everyone, each respective words, they show their approval.
I receive the weight of their words.
To push my foolish ideal, there is no need to make an excuse for it next time.
I understand. Please follow my own selfishness!
To my words,
Danna (Rimuru-sama), we know (understand) it was your selfishness.
Is a chorus of everyone's voices.
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Well then, it's now the time for the strategic conference against the military invasion.
The ones who invading this time, are allied forces of Falmas Kingdom and Western Saint's Church.
Approximately, the main forces of Falmas Kingdom are composed of 5.000 regular knights and 4,000 mercenary.
Having accepted the request from Falmas Kingdom, the Western Saint's Church sent their crusaders of 2.000 infantry, and 3.000 anti-monsters squad.
And, the most troublesome, are 1.000 knights from the Church Chivalric Order.
The total count of the army is 15.000, a powerful war forces.
Youmu's subordinate that was scattered in various places comes with this information.
It seems the number of the forces that assembled is more than I expected.
How's should we arrange our war formation?
Gerudo said while bracing himself.
.
In any event, my corps will make their stand at the front.
Benimaru is also highly motivated.
He had formed a private hobgoblin corps.
Is this come from Hakurou's guidance?
Riguru commands the Goblin Wolf Riders whom are in raging state.
I am not the only one who's angry by the tragedy.
However..........
Sorry, but this time, I decide that only me should go.
No, I want you guys to leave it to me.
........ What do you mean?
Benimaru ask as the representative, I then explain.
This time, is for the ceremony of me becoming a Demon Lord.
The necessary sacrifices (Souls) for me to become a Demon Lord are 10.000 people.
It's fortunate that the ones who foolishly invaded are15.000 which are more than sufficed.
This is a necessary ceremony (process) for me to become a Demon Lord.
So this time, only me that is needed to annihilate the invaders.
So I said.
Actually, there's no need to do the massacre personally.
It's the answer from Great Sage, as long as the deaths were conducted by my intention the condition will be cleared.
A sudden thought crossed in my mind, maybe the goal of the Demon Lord Clayman is to cause the war and to gather 10.000 human souls?
Because the attack by a person is limited, war will make it easy to harvest their souls, this might be his true intention, that is, to evolve to a new Demon Lord.
My prediction might be correct, for a small fry to wage war by himself is impossible, but it is something trivial if it is me.
It wasn't the only the reason why I choose to fight alone.
It is because I feel the need to take responsibility this time. I can't always rely on other person from this moment.
If I am defeated here, then that means I was only worth that much.
Though I understand that this is my own selfishness, but there is a reason behind it.
Besides, there is also a task for you guys.
Currently, I believe that Shion and the other's souls are locked inside the barrier.
So, if in the war the barrier is disturbed, it may become undone, the souls might disappear.
Though it is reinforced by my magic power, if the fight begin the magic power may be hindered and it can disappear.
I want you guys to reinforced the barrier, and call out to Shion and the others.
This, I don't know if it is really necessary, but it's a request I want them to do it
Even if it's only raising the possibility a little.
Currently, I am emitting my entire magic power.
To maintain the barrier, the inside of the barrier is also filled with magic power (Energy).
Physics and Magic have the same rule, from macro to micro.
In other words, the space is filled with energy, I think that the souls that covered by energy will held in place and not become dispersed.
If the soul's protection disappear, it may pass the barrier and dispersed.
Human can enter the barrier without any difficulty, because their magic power component is scarce.
Regarding the soul, because it is a pure energy, it is hampered by the barrier
Monster's astral body is composed by magic power. I think to increase the probability to prevent the energy dispersion.
If I go to the war, I want the remaining person to maintain the current barrier condition.
If I want to be able to use my whole power, this is the best solution according toGreat Sage's opinion.
Maybe, even if Hinata come along with the invasion forces, I will still be able to kill everyone by myself.
I had seen her skill. That is, my biggest advantage. I won't allow myself to be defeated for the second time.
Seeing my determination, Benimaru nodded.
Acknowledged, this time we will leave everything to Rimuru-sama. Please do our share of rage.
I reply with my nod.
In the first place, there is no intention to forgive the enemy.
I receive everyone's acknowledgement, I will become the only opponent for the invading army.
The seventh day.
Below me I see host of soldiers are marching.
But now I can only see them as food (nourishment).
Those bastards, they will become Shion's.....
Properly speaking, there should be a war declaration.
But, right now.
The enemy has already declared it and it has been received. In that case...
These bastards, I won't leave any of them alive.
There is no need for survivors, there is no need to fight fairly.
Those human (Trash)...
To become nourishment for my evolution. You all should be grateful.
I'm now high in the sky, soaring with my mimicry wing, I looked down at my below and confirm the situation.
There is no problem.
I developed a new magic just for the sake of killing these bastards.
Now let justice be done!
Die! Be pierced and burned by Divine Indignation! "God's Wrath (Megiddo)"!!!
Dancing light rain down from the sky, it reflected repeatedly above the ground, it pierce the soldier bodies without meeting any resistance, and so the massacre begins.
In the army, there are magic divisions specialists that erect defensive barriers.
Even if the number of opponent is high, if it in short distance the
So to take cover under the barrier range is the common sense of this world army.
Of course, there is also defense barrier carefully prepared this time.
Even if they march to a city with high level monster, which they considered as a joke, the level barrier is still skillfully done.
However, in front of my new magic it doesn't have any meaning.
In this world, the principle of barrier is emphasized in the defense against magic power.
So it means that they hadn't any resistance against things that abide law of physics.
That is the result of the analysis of barrier, so that fact has been confirmed.
If you think about it, the heat from thousand degree flames can be stopped completed by a barrier, et cetera, so what is the cause that the barrier is able to interfere with the natural phenomenon?
This world
So, what about
Of course if they put spirit barrier,
This is my new magic,
Maybe, if Hinata is here, she might able to respond immediately against it and erect a
After all,
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