Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken novel Chapter 77
Suddenly barged in exclaiming something...
W-what did you say!!! ... should have I respond thus?
Ramiris is running pointing at me.
Behind her, Beretta is politely closing the door.
I somehow felt the need to praise his efforts.
And running at me, I felt that Ramiris was brandishing something.
Suddenly, a being, Diablo, dressed in fine clothes blocked her way.
He had been quietly observing the conference from the end of the table until now, but he could not have permitted the intruder to act as they pleased.
How should I say this? Ramiris was quickly restrained.
While struggling to get free,
W-wait! What are you doing!!!
She said.
What a pleasant person. Though I don't feel a shred of a demon lord's dignity from her, she is nonetheless a pleasant person.
Rimuru-sama, I have restrained a suspicious individual. How should I proceed?
She was screaming some foolishness regarding the city's demise. Should I dispose of her?
Diablo came up to me and politely asked.
Geeeeh! I can't run away even using all my power?!
T-this guy! He's no small fry, is he?
What, I ask: what is going on! What did I do?!
As always, she's damn noisy.
Frankly, for her to run away from Diablo, who has twice as much magic power as she, is nigh on impossible.
So this is a demon lord, huh?
Somehow, the reason I think demon lords are small fry may be completely her fault.
Rimuru-sama, are you this fairy's acquaintance?
Fuze asked.
Aaah, the conference came to a halt again. Couldn't she have barged in a bit later?
Her inability to read the mood hasn't changed in the slightest.
Yeah, the fairy Ramiris is indeed my acquaintance.
She's also one of the demon lords kind, sort of...? Or at least claims to be...
Hey! What do you mean "claims to be"!
I am feared as the strongest among the ten great demon lords!
The great Ramiris of the Labyrinth is none other than me!
She proudly exclaimed from within Diablo's restraints.
It seems that she is completely oblivious to her completely lack of a presence.
Huh? A demon lord...?
Heeh, this thing?
The gathered replied, completely in line with my predictions.
Eh?
...Ehhhh?
What? Shouldn't you be more surprised?
I'm a demon lord, you know! What's with that bored glance?
No no.
Even if you claim to be one, you have been captured.
Maybe they are all just relaxed as a result?
Is what I thought, but
Nah... I mean, Rimuru-dono is a demon lord as well so I expected him to have a few demon lord acquaintances...
At this point, after being scared half to death by Veldora's rebirth, these mundane declarations can hardly surprise me...
They are looking at each other and nodding.
I see, now that I think about it, that makes sense.
In contrast to them,
Haaah? Veldora's rebirth?
Aren't you all loony!
Veldora's a small fry that I could have handled with a single punch!
Hardly a guy to discuss. Well, his era is now over, you see.
If you must fear somebody, fear me instead!
She said while laughing loudly.
If anything, talking would be her strong point.
So I had her released and brought to Veldora's place.
Sorry Veldora, but could you fight her for a bit?
She is a demon lord, so she won't die from your aura
Hmm? Sorry, I'm currently busy solving a great mystery
Ah, the culprit is Yasu. Solved, right?
So I leave her with you
I left these parting words and returned to my seat.
Veldora opened his eyes wide, making a shocked face that screamedEh? Why did you have to spoil who the culprit is!.
As for Ramiris, upon seeing Veldora, she immediately fainted... and silence returned to the room.
Having shut both of the trouble children up, we decided to conclude the conference there.
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In the end, we decided to release the King and have Marquis Myula and Count Herman seek liability.
And we'll have Youmu jump on the opportunity.
The Dwarf Kingdom, as a result of our recent victory, has declared the intent to form diplomatic relations with us.
Sorcerer's Dynasty Sarion has also decided to openly recognize Tempest as a sovereign state.
And, once we build a highway leading to it, they will also pursue diplomacy with us.
These two countries are not influenced by the Western Saint's Church, so they can openly do so.
Thus, Brumund Kingdom is the only remaining problem.
It'd be great if we could say farewell to the church.
But I doubt the Council will silently accept this...
And that's what causing the most pain.
But, no matter which they choose, they'll get caught up in a conflict.
I'll somehow persuade the top brass. When I do, we'll also seek diplomatic relations with you.
You would accept it, right?
He stressed the point.
Of course we would, though.
Even from the perspective of profit-and-loss alone, Tempest a country recognized by two of the strongest nations"Military State Dwargon and Sorcerer's Dynasty Sarion.
So surely they would be overjoyed at the chance of establishing diplomacy with us.
But, if compared to sticking with all the Council member states, it's unclear which way the scales will tip.
I know the answer.
At the moment, sticking with the Council will be more profitable.
However, within ten year, we shall be at least their equal; and, after twenty, we shall leave them in the dust.
Such is the definitive prediction made by Raphael by analyzing the available data.
But I will not tell them this
They must choose for themselves, you see.
Thus, our current problem is the Western Saint's Church.
We predict an inevitable clash with not only the Western Saint's Church but also the Holy Kingdom Ruberium.
And that's a big problem.
I mean, we need to win and display our usefulness and cooperation.
So it's not like these problems will be easily resolved.
Right now, everything depends on our actions.
Thus ended the conference of various states with various expectations.
This sudden meeting shall go down in history as an important turning point.
Of course, we could not have known that at the time.
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In the middle of tidying up after the conference,
I got the feeling that I was forgetting something...
Ah, you! What is this, what the hell is this all about!
Something noisy came.
I remembered. She had come over.
Her face full of tears, clearly seeking respite.
It can't be helped.
She fainted from seeing Veldora, and upon awakening was guided into the world of manga; so, without even noticing that the conference had come to an end, she's been hitting it off with Veldora the whole time.
Noticing that everybody was moving around, she remembered her original objective in a panic.
She is a very carefree individual, so I don't expect anything important to come from her lips anyways.
But, upon hearing her words, the foreigner guests stopped their departure preparations.
And remembering the existence known as Ramiris, they again returned to their seats.
Pleased with the sight, she arched her back emphasizing her pitiful chest.
And,
I'll say it again! The Tempest Country shall fall!!!
She declared.
W-what did you say!!!? (Read in monotone)
I ask as a kind of aizuchi.
Fufunï¼Well, it's not like I wish for such an outcome.
So, be grateful that I have come all the way to deliver this report!
Her words have become very condescending.
Playing along will only prolong this, so let's get to the point.
So, why will we fall?
She turned serious upon hearing these words and looked over the gathered officials once.
And after a little thought,
Well, it's not like this doesn't concern humans, so okay. Listen up.
By Demon Lord Clayman's proposal, the demon lords shall hold the Walpurgis Banquet.
Supporting him are Demon Lords Frey and Milim.
As it was proposed by three demon lords, it has been accepted.
An invitation has reached me as well.
The discussion at the banquet isAvenging the murder of Demon Lord Karion
And...
The culprit has been named asThe presumptuous idiot who called themselves a demon lord"Rimuru
Did you... by any chance call yourself one?
She asked with a serious face completely benefiting the aloof Ramiris.
The gathered trembled at her words. Seems like it was a serious matter after all.
By the way, who's demon lord Karion? I don't remember fighting him, though?
It is true that I have called myself a Demon Lord, but I don't know anything about Demon Lord Karion's murder...
Wait a minute!!! Is it true that Karion-sama has been murdered?!
Interrupting my words, Grucius barged into the conversation.
Hmm? Could he be Karion's subordinate?
Demon Lord Ramiris, please answer me. Has Karion-sama truly fallen?
W-wait a second! Can you please not barge in while people are talking?!
But, whatever.
It does seem that Rimuru did not kill him, so there's some evil ploy unfolding here.
Tis time for the great detective Ramiris, right?
At this point, the one who announced it is the most suspicious!
In other words... the culprit is Demon Lord Clayman!
Completely ignoring Grucius' words, she jumped straight to the conclusion.
However, though it pains me to no end, her conclusion is affirmed by Wisdom King Raphael.
As for her, she's just reciting the line she read from a manga a second ago.
Hey, I also agree with that hypothesis, but please answer Grucius question.
Has Demon Lord Karion truly been defeated?
The gathered fell silent, awaiting her response.
For these large countries, it's a big deal if a demon lord gets defeated.
It signifies the loss of balance among the demon lords.
But Ramiris is unconcerned with such matters.
Without a care,
Huh? I don't know. That's the contents of the invitation sent to me?
She nonchalantly replied.
She's a kid after all. Though I guess it's good enough that she bothered to come to let us know.
So, for what purpose did you let us know this?
Hmm? Oh, the thing is, I was worried thinking what would happen to Beretta if you died?
So, deciding to become your ally, I came over.
Which is why I'll create an entrance to my labyrinth here, okay?
Hey, why are you discussing it all at once! What do you mean an entrance to your labyrinth?
I'm grateful for the warning, but this is a separate matter!
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