(Third Person POV)
The Farmus Kingdom. It's a decently large kingdom, one with reasonable military strength too. It also holds lots of political power through the Western Nations.
Why?
That's because it's the only country with a route connected to the Armed Nation of Dwargon. Because of this, it has a monopoly on all Dwargon made products.
Dwargon is a nation known for its military might as well as its high-quality products and advanced techniques, and Farmus is the only country that has a steady supply of its products.
They then sell those products for a heavily inflated price. Because of this, they made a fuck ton of money.
In fact, the only reason Farmus isn't in debt right now with the amount of money squandered on unnecessary things is because of the money earned from this trade route.
And that monopolised trade route is now at risk due to the appearance of a certain city of monsters in the Jura Forest that potentially could forge a new route to Dwargon.
Farmus fears very little. But Avalon, the city of monsters… it scares them.
In the throne room of the castle in the centre of the Royal Capital of Farmus, several people have gathered to discuss this topic. All of them are high-class figures of the kingdom.
???- "A nation of monsters? Hah! Don't make me laugh!"
???- "But it's true! And this nation is located in the Jura Forest!"
???- "My sources also tell the same. But that's not the worst part. The worst part is that… they aren't hostile to humans!"
???- "Nani!?"
???- "Uhm… What does 'Nani' mean?"
???- "… I don't know…"
Such were the topics the nobles in the room were talking about.
However, they weren't stupid. They already knew this information.
In reality, they are trying to probe the others for their information to see who will have the upper hand in the upcoming conversation. Normally, this would last for much longer, but the topic this time could be considered an emergency. Thus, the serious talks began.
???- "This new city is friendly to humanity and is quite advanced, if the weapons and armour the new champion Yohm and his party is wearing is of any indicator."
???- "I've heard of them. All of their equipment is Rare grade with Unique grades here and there. And Yohm himself has a full set of Unique grade armour with a Unique grade weapon too!"
???- "Really!? Such powerful gear was made by a nation of monsters!?"
Unique grade weapons and armour can be considered national treasures for small kingdoms. And although Farmus doesn't consider Unique weapons to be National Treasures, they are still VERY valuable and only to be reserved for the limited few.
If Rimuru heard this conversation, he would probably laugh and shit out Unique grade spoons and forks just to see the looks on their faces.
???- "Not only that, I heard that country also produces incredibly fine clothes using rare silk!"
???- "Not only that, the food they have is unique as well. Their staple, a small bun, is said to be ESPECIALLY exquisite."
Meat buns for the win.
???- "Craftsmanship techniques of the highest level and access to resources that could cause wars. Imagine if we had such a thing…"
Greed passes through the eyes of all the figures in the room, including the silent king.
???- "That city can pave a new route to Dwargon, there is no doubt about it."
???- "If that is true, then…!"
???- "Indeed, our financial state is at risk. Although it's small, several merchants have already left Farmus for this new nation. And the rate will almost certainly increase if nothing is done."
This sends a wave of commotion through the throne room.
The figure sitting on the throne that has kept silent all this time raises his hand. The other people in the room quiet down and the king begins to speak.
(A/N: I forgot his name and I don't think anyone cares about him, so I'll just call him 'King'.)
King- "Then what we should do is simple. We just have to remove this threat before it reaches that point. As of now, knowledge of that place isn't common. If it were to 'disappear', there's not much anyone could do to defend it, even if we were to…"
He doesn't finish his sentence but everyone in the room can already see the King's intentions.
The King is a greedy man, but he also cares for his kingdom. If he could "forcefully acquire" Avalon's specialities, he could gain even more money for himself and his kingdom.
???- "But my King! Surely it must be incredibly difficult to attack such a place! We simply can't spare the strength to do such a thing!"
???- "Indeed! If we are to attack this nation of monsters, we must mobilize our entire military!"
Mobilising the entire military to attack another country is practically begging any hostile nation to attack them. Doing so will leave them in a heavily vulnerable state.
???- "My King! Did what about the Holy Church!"
Someone speaks up with a suggestion. This causes excited chattering to spread through the room. Everyone knows the church is hostile to monsters. If a powerhouse like the church were to assist the kingdom…
Instead, Razen, the most trusted aide of the king and Chief Royal Sorcerer, interjects. His old voice spreads through the hall.
Razen- "We have contacted the church but they have designated the monster country as non-hostile and will thus abstain from provoking them unless they show hostility first."
???- "What!?"
???- "The Church did that!?"
It was truly an unprecedented event. Even for Razen and the King, when they first heard the Church's response, they too were dumbfounded.
???- "Then…"
Razen- "Ah, you do not need to worry. The King has already found a solution."
Although he said that, it's more like the "Solution" found the King instead.
And this "Solution" revealed its presence. An overpowering aura that demands respect, fear, and awe.
A dark figure was standing in the corner wearing nothing but black. His face was hidden by his hood, only his mouth could be seen.
*Spark*
Dark lightning arced around his body. This lightning inspired dread in any who looked at it for too long.
He smirks. The first step of his plan was complete.
(MC POV)
Rimuru- "Right! Let's go save your lives!"
Students- "Ooh!"
The students cheer with excitement.
It's time to go meet with Ramiris again.
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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, socially awkward cringe slightly chuuni slime
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] [Cancel Spiritual Attack] [Resist Holy/Demonic Attack]
Equipment: Yamato, [Raphael] Skill Orb, Limiter Ring
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A/N: I hate foreshadowing like this but I want to write it cos it'll be so satisfying when MC finally beats the shit out of him.
Let me know if I missed anything.
Also consider dropping some power stones!