It's currently dusk. The sun is going down and casting a beautiful orange glow on me and my group. The river we're following is sparkling under the setting sun. the sounds of the river as it calmly flows enter our ears and the wind rustles the grass, making a refreshing scent…
Yeah fuck this I don't wanna write this poetic shit. *Dabs*
The sun is currently going down and my group stopped to set up camp for tonight by the river. That's it.
We're over halfway to Dwargon so we'll get there by tomorrow afternoon at the latest. We could have gotten there by late tonight, but we decided it's good to take a rest here. We're not sure if they let people in at night, after all.
The hobgoblins put up tents and stuff for themselves while the wolves can just sleep anywhere. As for me, well, they have this really big tent for me but… I can't sleep.
I mean, they know I can't sleep as well, but they brought it because they said "just in case you want a place to stay the night".
So I used [Universal Sense] to scout a good camping location a few meters away from the bank of the river. Once we arrived, I called Ranga over. I need to make sure of one thing…
Rimuru- "Ranga. I'm the guy who killed your father. Do you hate me for it?"
It's the same question OG Rimuru asked. Ranga turned into a very loyal subordinate to Rimuru, but this is an alternate world. I don't know what things are the same and what things are different. If Ranga had more of an attachment to his father than his original counterpart, then, as much as I would hate it…
I'll need to nip this threat in the bud.
Of course, I don't expect him to outright tell me his revenge plan, but monsters are very honest by nature. He will at least show some signs that he's lying, so…
Ranga- "… I… do have thoughts about it every now and again."
Rimuru- "…"
Ranga- "But… You didn't kill anyone. You pressured us so we could surrender without any casualties, and you only killed my father because you had no choice. Furthermore, you gave him such a glorious death too!"
It indeed was a glorious death.
Ranga- "You gave us names and a place to stay. I… sometimes wonder what would happen if I turn my fangs onto you. But the moment I think such things, I feel a strong sense of rejection. I don't want that. Therefore I will follow my instincts. I will forever serve you, Master!"
Rimuru- "… Pu… Hahaha! Is that so! Then all is well. I look forward to working with you, Ranga!"
Ranga- "I as well, Master!"
Ranga is telling the truth. It seems he hasn't changed. That's good. And besides, his tail is creating a local gale, it should be fine… I think we should help get the tents back that were blown away.
Rimuru- "Ranga, control your tail."
Ranga- "Apologies Master…"
And so, they slept. Meanwhile, I played some games on a phone I made using my [Limited Creation] skill to pass the time. Minecraft, to be exact. I made a meat bun update as well and now there's an Ender Bun final boss.
What? I have the skills, and I'm gonna use them. I'm not gonna hold back on my entertainment just because this is a different world.
The night passed and we quickly continued our journey with Gobta continuously pointing in the general direction. And like that, before noon, we arrived at our destination.
Right now, we're at the edges of the forest and ahead of us is a vast plain. Further from that and currently what I'm looking at right now is a mountain, and chiselled into it is the Armed Nation of Dwargon, a natural fortress.
Right, now I have to decide on who to take with me. Should I take Gobta? Or someone else? Should I take Ranga with me? Hmm…
Rimuru- "Right, I'll just go alone."
I know generally what will happen, so it's not like I need a guide for whatever will happen inside, so I don't really need Gobta.
Rigur- "We can't let that happen, sir! You need a guard!"
Rimuru- "It'll be fine. Besides, I'm stronger than all of you guys combined. If anything, you'll be the protection target."
I sound a little mean there but I really want to shake them off.
Ranga- "… Very well, Master. We will wait for you here."
Yosh! I get to go off on my own! I'll have to experience that Night Butterfly place too, and now I don't have to make excuses for whoever's with me…
Rimuru- "Then, I'm going on ahead! If something happens I'll let you know with [Thought Communication]. Hide and don't let yourself get caught by humans!"
I mean, if they get caught they're just gonna have to run away. So I warn them about that and start walking/bouncing off to the giant gate I can see in the distance.
After 10 minutes or so, I find myself at the end of a large line leading into Dwargon's gates. And it's FUCKING long.
(A/N: That's what she said.)
Should I just use [Lord's Ambition] and knock them all out to get a free pass in?
???- "Hey! Hey, check it out, there's a monster out here! We can kill 'em, right? We aren't inside yet."
Oh, fuck me.
???- "Yeah, what the hell are you guys standing in line for? You think we're gonna letcha do that, you little runts? Gimme your spot before we kill you! And leave your crap there, too, all right? Then we'll letcha go!"
The other people around me look in my direction before seeing them and looking the other way.
I turn around to see a duo of thugs. I was hoping they wouldn't exist, but… Oh well. It's good to face slap some mobs too. Even though they're not really important people.
I look around me and voila, there are also 3 other guys waiting further back, looking in this direction. These guys would harass me and since I'm a monster, no one else would stand up for me. When I finally fight back, their friends standing back would jump in and I'd be the one in the wrong.
Hmm, should I do things like Rimuru and beat these guys up? I could also use this chance to get inside quickly and skip this line by being taken in as a prisoner. I'm not sure if I could get my Full Potion to the dwarf brothers Garm, Dold and Mildo after they were injured by the Armorsaurus. It was the guard that took it to them in the first place.
Hmm…
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Name: Rimuru
Race: Origin Slime (Highest Tier Spirit)
Protection: Crest of Space
Title: None
Ultimate Skills: [Illya, Heaven's Feel]
Intrinsic Skills: [Infinite Regeneration] [Universal Shapeshift] [Universal Sense]
Unique Skills: [Great Sage] [Predator] [Limited Creation] [Rune Master]
Extra Skills: [Control Water] [Lord's Ambition] [Thought Communication]
Common Skills: [Poisonous Breath] [Paralysis Breath] [Sticky Thread] [Steel Thread] [Drain] [Ultrasonic Wave] [Body Armour] [Keen Smell]
Tolerances: [Resist Temperature] [Resist Melee Attack] [Cancel Pain] [Resist Electricity] [Resist Paralysis]
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A/N: Ok so it seems a lot of you guys want want either Milim, Shizu or Mikoto to be the love interest. Im going with Mikoto on this one.
MC: But what about Shizu or Milim then?
AN: Aha, so here's the thing. For Milim, I'm not sure. Some of you guys suggested taking her as a sister, but we'll have to see. As for Shizu... what if I let her live, but without her memories? Like, make her a new being, sort of thing?
MC: Why the hell would you do that?
AN: I mean, she lived a shit life, so...
MC: Hmm...
AN: So I'll do it like this then. No poll, it's already confirmed. See you tomorrow.
Let me know if I missed anything!
Also consider dropping some power stones!