Mikoto already knows that's no point in continuing the examination as she's already passed the B Rank exam and you can't take an A Rank exam unless you go all the way to Free Guild HQ. I already explained everything to her beforehand.
Well, more like Illya did because I can't remember small details like this, but that's not the point,
Since she's finished, she flashes a composed smile while flicking her hair back with her hand. She turns around and walks towards Illya, Ranga and me as the barrier glows before falling, the magic circle on the ground revealing itself again.
The onlookers are cheering for her, already becoming fans of her due to her strength and looks. It doesn't help that her clothes are very cute, courtesy of Shuna.
Of course, some unsavoury people are looking at my dear Mikoto with 'those' eyes. I simply look at them before ignoring them.
The runes that randomly appeared on the back of their necks that will paralyse their manhood and maybe make their body stop moving during a life or death situation has nothing to do with me. No sir.
Illya, stop looking at me like that. I know what you're thinking, and no, I'm not overprotective.
Mikoto- "How'd I do?"
Rimuru- "Yeah pretty good. You probably could've worked on the presentation a bit more, smile at the crowds a bit, maybe wave a couple of times…"
I have a sarcastic tone of voice.
Mikoto- "Uhm, Rimuru… are you angry?"
Rimuru- "No."
I say with a straight face while looking directly at Mikoto. I mean, I'm not lying. I'm really not angry.
Illya- "He's just jealous."
Rimuru- "But I can't help it! Don't get me wrong, I'm happy you're getting recognition, Mikoto, I really am. BUT! Those eyes the other guys are sending you make me want to use my nutcracker title!"
All of the males suddenly feel a cold wind pass through their legs.
Mikoto, after listening to my minor rant, forms a teasing smile.
Mikoto- "Hoo, you're jealous because of that, huh? Then should I go back out and show some more fan service?"
Mikoto says while popping her hips to the left and resting her left hand on it, emphasising her hips and legs a bit.
I look at her with a dead-serious expression.
Rimuru- "You better don't, only I can ogle your legs."
Mikoto's mischievous smile breaks and a tinge of red creeps across her cheeks.
My dear Mikoto, you are too young to try and tease me like that. Well, I'm not joking when I said that though…
Illya- "If not her legs, then what about her chest?"
Rimuru- "Eh? There's nothing to ogle though?"
*Spark*
Rimuru- "Eep!"
I'm gonna be honest… I'm kind of retarded.
Or rather, you baited me into that Illya! Traitor!
Rimuru- "Well guess I'm next!"
I run into the magi circle as it glows before disappearing and a barrier rises covering the area in a dome again.
The old examiner finally snaps out of his stupor and realises that the tea colour haired girl from before is now replaced with a long white-haired ikemen.
???- "… Hmph! You're next, huh?"
Rimuru- "Yes. But before we start, can I just skip straight to the B Rank test?"
I can easily floor the exams, so I ask to skip them with a bored look while picking my ear. I don't actually need to pick my ear since there's nothing in there, but it's for the aesthetics.
???- "…"
Rimuru- "…"
???- "… That's it! I've had enough! You! I challenge you to my B Rank trial!"
Rimuru- "Yes, that's exactly what I want."
Or rather, it's a trial now? Not an exam?
???- "… Fuuuuuck you!"
With a scream that sounds like it came from a 12-year-old, he began his summoning thing.
Chanting, magic circle on the ground, I've seen this a few times.
But there's something different. The magic circle he's using now is different from the magic circle he used during Mikoto's exams.
That magic circle he used then was a Monster Summon spell. This circle is a bit more sinister in nature. It reminds me of Shizu's rituals.
Rimuru- "Demon Summon, huh?"
I mutter to myself.
Of course, I know exactly what that magic circle does. It's a demon summoning spell. Summoning demons isn't exactly a forbidden thing. That's because demons really value contracts. So unless the summoner themselves are weak, you generally don't have to worry about a demon breaking a contract.
Of course, if the summoner WANTS the demon to cause trouble, that's a different matter.
There's a bit more information when it comes to demon summoning, but that's not important right now.
The magic circle flares and… a demon rises from it.
Who knew.
It looks like a floating giant black meatball with several eyes and mouths all over it and four long arms, two on each side.
???- "Hmph! You're a swordsman, right? This guy here is a Lesser Demon. It can negate simple physical strikes, so you'd better choose wisely if you want to continue this farce! If you admit defeat, I'll dispel this guy!"
'Farce'? Does he think I'm weak or something and I'm just bluffing?
Or rather, this guy seems a little shakey.
I glance at Illya with a confused look and use [Thought Communication].
Rimuru- 'What's up with this guy?'
He looks like he's gonna take a shit. His face is strained and everything.
Illya- 'Onii-chan, Mister Old Grape has been summoning monsters one after the other. He's at his limit by summoning this demon. In fact, he might lose control if he doesn't dispel it soon.'
That explains the strained expression.
Hmm…
:3
Rimuru- "Nah, let's start the exam- Oh sorry, 'trial'."
I say with a mischievous smile. This guy has been picking at Mikoto and me ever since we got here. I can have a little payback, right?
???- "… YOUUUUU!"
Jesus Christ, calm your tatas. You'll release that shit you're holding if you're like this.
*Skreeeee!*
The demon lunges at me with a demonic screech and swipes at me with its long. At the end of each of its arms are claws that look like they could cut normal armour like paper.
Without drawing Yamato, I hold its sheathed blade up at the oncoming demon and hit it.
*Fwoom!*
Yamato simply passes through it, not damaging the demon at all.
Rimuru- "So it really does negate physical attacks."
It's kind of like a ghost from games if that's the case. Physical attacks can't do shit to it, but magic attacks deal double damage or something. Well, since it's a demon, it probably only takes regular damage to magic attacks…
Devs! This is unbalanced! I call hacks!
Well, I was just curious about it anyway. I should end this.
I back away from the demon that's turning around to face me again.
I better not get copyright claimed for this.
I hold Yamato to my waist and grab its handle. I lean forward, close my eyes…
And I breathe.
Rimuru- "Meat Bun Breathing, First Form: Generic Anime Katana Attack!"
With a flash of light and the sound of thunder, I disappear from my spot, reappearing directly behind the demon in the exact same position.
*RAAAAA!*
The demon screams from its many mouths as its top half and bottom half separate before slowly dissipating into magicules.
Before anyone tries to drop a copyright claim onto me, let me just say that wasn't actually Demon Slayer Breathing. I just used my pure physical strength and used runes to make an illusion of light.
Plus, I can't actually breathe anyway, so… learning it is a bit useless. Although I CAN use [Ahura Mazda] to create a breathing manual… Meh. I might give one to Hakurou as a gift one day. Maybe.
All the Females watching- "Kyaaaaa~! So handsome!"
Damn straight I am!
The females then immediately shut up as a tsundere Pikachu stares at all of them with electricity sparking from her head.
As for Illya, she's just wiping her bloody nose.
And Ranga is just fanboying over me like normal.
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Name: Rimuru
Race: Origin Slime
Protection: Crest of Space
Title: Highest Tier Spirit, Leader of the Monsters, Onii-chan, King of Avalon, Master of Headpats, Procrastinator King, The Nutcracker, Discount Demon Slayer
Manas: [Manas: Illyasviel]
Ultimate Skills: [Belzebuth, Lord of Gluttony] [Ahura Mazda, Lord of Creation] [Scathach, Lord of Runes]
Unique Skills: [Spatial Ruler]
Intrinsic Skills: [Infinite Regeneration] [Universal Shapeshift] [Universal Sense] [Enhanced Replication] [Universal Thread]
Extra Skills: [Lord's Ambition] [Thought Communication] [Control Natural Elements] [Control Magic] [Control Gravity]
Resistances: [Cancel Pain] [Resist Melee Attack] [Cancel Natural Elements] [Cancel Ailments] [Resist Spiritual Attack] [Resist Holy/Demonic Attack]
Equipment: Yamato, [Raphael] Skill Orb, Limiter Ring
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A/N: That was cringe.
MC: But was it though?
AN: ... No. It was pretty cool...
MC: I knew it.
AN: But it was also pretty cringe.
MC: Fuck.
Let me know if I missed anything.
Also consider dropping some power stones!