Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken novel Chapter 75

Every member of every department assembled in the large meeting hall.

As for Ranga, I had forgotten that he was sleeping within my shadow.

He's in sleep-mode"conscious but unable to move.

I couldn't measure his abilities, but it is clear that he's undergoing some kind of evolution.

Well, he'll probably come running out if I wind up in some perilous situation.

He's rather uninterested in the conference but is nonetheless listening.

I guess it's time to begin.

The moment I thought to declare that the meeting has begun,

ŒI apologize for the intrusion in the middle of the meeting!

Ladies and Gentlemen, a guest has arrived.

Here on an urgent matter and requests immediate audience with you...

A soldier on look-out ran in and so reported.

Rigurdo was about to reprimand the soldier, but Kaijin calmed him down.

We haven't begun yet, so it's fine. However, it is troubling that people can so easily enter here.

ŒRigurdo, we need to look into this later

ŒAy. I am truly ashamed of myself.

ŒNah, we just got the idea and everyone's working hard as is

I replied, comforting him.

In fact, even if we find something lacking we only need to improve for later.

So it's probably best to think of the long-term benefit.

I had that guest escorted here.

ŒIt's been a long time, Rimuru-dono.

We have come to aid you during your time of need. We hope it is not too late

With these words, the Brumund Kingdom's Freedom Association Guild Master Fuze came in.

Fully armed, prepared for battle.

Hmm? Hmmmmm?

If I think about it, it's been what, 10 days since we had the 50 adventurers and merchants go?

And we had them deliver the information and request assistance, I think.

I am truly grateful, but are they okay associating with us?

ŒI apologize for disturbing you during your busy war preparations.

However, we found your defenses lacking. The Farmas Kingdom's main force has yet to arrive, right?

According to our intel, a total of 15 thousand troops are coming.

Though it may improve your morale, I hardly see this as a right time to be merry.

Though we may lack in ability, we will support you to the best of our ability

Clearly prepared to die, he delivered this heated address.

Yup. It's really hard to tell him that the war's already over.

And continuing,

ŒThis is a good city.

Carefully built houses decorate your well planned streets.

The paved roads wouldn't lose even to the Royal Capital.

I was surprised.

Hardly would I want to turn it into a field off battle. I suggest we launch a surprise attack to quickly destroy the enemy's head.

We have heard the church backs the enemy.

So, we have brought over 50 B rank and above adventurers.

The country cannot openly support you. I hope you understand...

But the fifty of us will cut deep into the enemy ranks and slaughter... 

The department members are staring blankly at Fuze, who is continuing the passionate speech.

To us it's all... been there, done that type of thing.

But I had expected Brumund to abandon us. To think they really sent reinforcements...

Though we do have an agreement with them, surely there was a way out...

This makes me kind of happy.

But that being so.

ŒYeah. I appreciate the sentiment, but it's already over

ŒOver? What do you mean?

ŒHow should I say this...

In other words. In a few words, I annihilated them!

Although he was speechless, his face was clearly saying "Huuuh?"

Youmu came up to pat him on the shoulder and Cabal was saying something to comfort him.

Ellen and Gido were saying things like "Unbelievable, right!"

Well, I guess it is

I mean, not even two weeks have passed since they declared war.

They were probably expecting the army to take a week to reach here, us to buy two or three days fighting in the fields, and, if worst came to worst, hole up in the fort.

So when they arrive and saw us carefree, they seem to have convinced themselves that the army was running late.

Though we were so merry that they did suspect that something was off...

Anyways, thanks to Ellen's and Cabal's explanation, they seemed to have understood the situation.

So we had our soldiers escort the fifty men waiting outside to the inn"to relax.

Since it came to this, I might as well have Fuze participate in the conference.

Though he can't represent Brumund Kingdom's official position, he can at least offer a human opinion.

Now then, let's begin the conference! I wanted to say, but

ŒUmm, would you have a moment?

Bester asked, raising his hand.

Did something happen?

ŒWhat? Is there a problem?

I asked,

ŒYes. The thing is, we finished developing the magic item long distance communication ball...

It is now possible to converse while seeing the other party

Hmph.

A wonderful invention, but why bring it up now?

I thought, but

ŒWhen I reported the event to the Dwarf King, he told me that he had some things he wanted to say...

So since we are all gathered here, I kind of figured this might be a good time

I see.

If that's it, I don't see a problem.

ŒBester. I don't mind, but shouldn't the conversation be held in secrecy?

We have Youmu and Association's Chief over here, so is it fine?

If it's a private conversation, shouldn't we hold it later?

ŒAh, not at all. The Dwarf King also wishes to mention some things regarding future international relations...

When I told him about today's conference, he said that he'll assemble his Ministers as well

ŒSo they are currently waiting over there?

ŒYes. That's how it is

I see... we never did announce the establishment of diplomatic relations with the Dwarf Kingdom.

The two contracts that we have are the non-aggression treaty and the technological cooperation treaty.

Though those would be meaningless if our country ceases to exist. However, we now have the advantage.

I believe that the previous events are of a magnitude that they cannot ignore.

If anything, we proved to be a country that can destroy and army of 15 thousand men.

Will they officially declare diplomatic relations between us or perhaps seek to destroy us as humanity's enemy?

ŒBester, I have to ask, did you tell him that I have become a demon lord?

ŒAh, yes. I told him everything

Ah, as expected.

He should have only confirmed it this morning so for him to so quickly assemble the ministers only evinces how gravely he views the situation.

Well, if you were told that demon lord class monster created a city and evolved into a demon lord, surely you'd sweat a bit.

He would learn of this sooner or later though. So this might be a good chance.

So at this point, continuing the conversation as is will probably not cause any further problems.

I mean, while planning our next steps I did want to hear his opinion.

ŒGot it. Then bring the communication equipment and set it up.

We'll wait for you and prepare for the emergency council

I declared.

This is a sudden development, but also a good opportunity.

We're deciding our future here, after all.

Thus, we decided to hold a global conference instead of meeting right now, scheduling it an hour away.

Right after relaxing, Fuze heard our conversation and with an amazing look on his face ran up to me.

And,

ŒHey, didn't you just say something really important right now?

I might be wrong, but did you just say that you became a demon lord?

He said, trembling.

Does he need to pee? No need to hold back man, we have bathrooms around.

ŒHmm? Ah, demon lord, right?

I did become one, what of it?

But more importantly, before you piss yourself, shouldn't you use a restroom? 

ŒAre you an idiot?! There's no time for that!

Became a demon lord, yo! What's up with that?

Eh~. What a pain.