-Reyha Kingdom; Gallo City; Royal Palace; Throne Room-
{Oh, I want to... Reveal my identity as a Hero. I know that it's going to be problematic and probably a bad idea, but I don't want to have any worries regarding this, whether they like it or not, as a Hero they will have to bear with me, the same way they'll have to let Fritz be.} Kymani decided as he couldn't be bothered to hide.
Hearing his answer, Lavenica said nothing and simply put him down on the sphere. Many eyes looked at her actions with disapproval, but before anyone could complain, the floating screen appeared.
[Status Screen]
[Name: Kymani Njeri Marvion
Age: 19 years old
Sex: Male
Species: Voidling | Sub-Species: Viscous Voidling
Affinity: Neutral, Void, @$%#, @$%#, @$%#
Bloodline: None
Physique: Viscous Body
Level: 1
Exp: 0/25
Titles: Reincarnated Individual; Otherworlder; @$%#; @$%#; @$%#; The Lucky Pervert; @$%#
Job: Harem Collector, @$%#, @$%#, Hero
Class: None
Stats:
Strength: 3
Dexterity: 2
Vitality: 4
Magic: 2
Willpower: 2
Agility: 3
Charisma: 69
Luck: 99
Unique ability/s: [Absorption(Basic)-lv:1], [Double Exp.Lv -], [1/2 Exp Requirement.Lv -], [Challenger Ascension]
Innate ability/s(Racial skills): [Void Walker]
Active skills: None
Passive skills: Mortal Core(2).Lv -, Mana Circuit.Lv I,
Resistances: Physical Attack Tolerance-lv:1, Magic Attack Tolerance-lv:1, Elemental Attack Tolerance-lv:1, Void Attack Immunity-lv:1, @$%#, @$%#,
Magic: @$%#, @$%#,
Unique Magic: @$%#,
Extras: @$%#, @$%#, @$%#, @$%#, Blessing Of The Divine Of Reincarnation]
"... A monster... Is the Hero? How come?... This... The records did say that it happened very long ago... But there are no records of slime ever becoming a Hero... Moreover, it's dangerous to raise a slime... Your majesty, I advise against allowing this being to survive, it's far too dangerous! Even the necromancer won't be as much of a long-term disaster if he turns against us!" The royal adviser immediately concluded.
"Diego, I understand your worries, but the heroes were selected by the Gods themselves, and we can only accept. Unless you believe yourself to have better judgment than them." The King responded with a serious yet calm expression and a stern voice.
"No! Of course not! I would never dare... I just believe something like this is too reminiscent of the Nifel War and the people will most likely be worried rather than feel safe with slime in a position of power... Furthermore, we don't even know if this slime possesses intelligence or if it's just a wild creature. All that considered, I bid you to rethink your decision, for the people of Reyha, your Majesty." Diego insisted with cold sweat on his forehead as he spoke each word in a dry tone with a shaky voice.
This time after the King spoke, none of the nobles dared to comment despite having strong opinions mostly in opposition, but none of them wanted to talk and land themselves as the fool who claimed to know better than the Gods, and something like that would be pure blasphemy, only a heretic would proudly commit. Even so, they silently hoped the King would listen to Diego.
"Enough! As I mentioned before, I see the basis for your concerns, but things are under control. As was promised we were given four heroes, and in addition, a strong young lady all full of potential, if we aren't grateful to the Gods for their blessing now, then when?! How far in your pride have you drowned that you can't even be satisfied when presented with hope?! Today we receive and are here to welcome the future heroes of our Kingdom and even maybe world! So instead of complaining as if you were spoiled children, cheer for the future we can now look forward to once! Glory to the Heroes, Glory to Reyha, Glory to Tefrat!" The King declared as he yelled at the nobles for trying to bite more than they can chew.
Those words shut everyone up before they all began to cheer. It was their King speaking after all, not only did his words make sense to a lot of them, but who would dare actually get in an argument with the King? Especially right after he got 4 Heroes under his wing? That's asking for trouble and nobody in the throne room wanted that right now.
That lasted until eventually, the King stopped it to speak once more.
"Now, Lavnik! Please accompany the heroes to their accommodations and answer any questions they might have." The King called out and then ordered.
From within the crowd to everyone's surprise a lanky man dressed in black come to the center of the room and stopped behind the heroes, before bowing to the King, then said.
"Greetings heroes from another world, I'm Lavnik, the headmaster butler of the palace... Though most tend to refer to me as the right-hand man, of your majesty." He was calm and somewhat indifferent in tone without losing a slight touch of friendliness due to the smile on his face at the moment.
"Did you see him among us before?" Some in the noble crowd asked.
"No, he just suddenly appeared." Another responded, but it was just them, even the knights in the room are confused about Lavnik's presence.
After that, the heroes all left the room following Lavnik.
The trip to the castle allowed them to see a bit of the city around through the various windows, and it was a pretty good-looking place from an aesthetic point of view, but beyond that, it was clear that this place was not that advanced in technological terms, at least not in the way the earthlings are used to.
It didn't take all that long for them to reach the area where they would stay.
"This is the lady's quarters and we'll just have to walk a bit more in that way to reach the men's room. Worry not though, the shared rooms are temporary and you will each meet with a designer to work on the look of your own rooms." Lavnik explained.
"Hum... Lavnik... What are we going to be doing from now on? As heroes I mean..." Fritz asked the question on their minds.
"Oh, I don't know the specifics, but you'll be trained by some of the best in the royal army in terms of combat, exploration, etiquette, general knowledge, and magic. I'm sure tomorrow you will be informed in better detail about things. As for your job, it would be to take care of monsters, bandits, thieves, Devil worshipers... That kind of thing.
Oh and I can't forget that you'll have to make some political appearances here and there, but don't worry about it. You'll only be sent to do things you've been prepared to handle, just do your best and you'll be fine. Is that all, or do you have any more questions?" Lavnik answered calmly.
Fritz seemed like he still wanted to ask something, but he refrained from doing so. While Heather narrowed her eyes from the side.
"Ok, I'll ask. So, that means we are going to have to kill people at some point?" Leopold sighed and then inquired.
"Yes, quite very so. It's unfortunate but many people live their lives taking from others, possessions, or even lives, the strong take whatever they can from the weak. I don't know what kind of world you lived in before, but I imagine that all kinds of people exist there too. So even if you've never had to kill or consider it morally wrong, remember that you have a life, and things you care about as well, and those individuals don't seem to mind taking that away from you, so I would advise returning the favor. Any more questions?" Lavnik expressed.
"... How do you know there's not another way? What about rehabilitating these people?" Leopold continued.
"The answer is simple. You don't. I've heard about heroes from my family before I inherited this position, and I just have to say, that the ability to turn one's enemies into allies is very powerful, but something I've noticed about very powerful abilities, it's that they are hard to use, and don't work on most enemies. If it works great, but I hope you don't put your faith or base your plans on something so fallible. Anyway, if there are no more questions, would you kindly follow me, dear heroes?" Lavnik replied with a serious expression before going back to smiling.
Not having much else to say right now, the boys left with Lavnik. Leaving Heather, Lavenica, and Kymani.
"Is it ok to have that thing around? They said it's probably intelligent and the status screen said it's a male... If what I've seen about slimes in my brother's adult comics is true..." Heather asked as he narrowed her eyes looking at Kymani.
"Slimes sexes don't actually matter since they reproduce purely asexually. They have no sexual drive." Lavenia responded calmly.
{Wait! What?!} Kymani panicked.
"Oh, then that's fine..." Heather blushed due to Lavenica's blunt response and felt a bit stupid for wondering if what she read in porn was true.
{Don't worry master, you're not a normal slime, and even if you were, thanks to your absorption ability this is an easily solvable problem anyway.} Lavenica reassured him.
The girls then head into the room for themselves, where they found 4 beds and the room itself organized to be able to comfortably house 4 people.
"I'm so tired... Hugh... I feel dirty... Hey, Lavenica, do you want to go take a bath with me?" Heather let herself fall on a bed before she began to speak.
"I don't-" Lavenica was about to reply when she got interrupted.
{Say yes! It's bath time!} Kymani said enthusiastically.
{Master... I was going to accept, and simply wanted to point out that we have no new set of clothes to put on, but you seem a little too excited about this...} Lavenica narrowed her eyes looking at Kymani for his reaction.
{... I'm not a bad slime! You know...} Kymani spout out the first thing that came to mind.
{Master... If you wish to copulate with a female, I'll gladly offer myself.} Lavenica nonchalantly proposed.
{Do you understand decency?} Kymani asked.
{Yes, but more importantly, I know that I exist for the sole purpose of serving you. Also, Master... I don't think someone who intends to spy on young women bathing can ask that question.} Lavenica responded calmly.
{... You're making sound like a villain... I'm a 19 years old man trying to enjoy his youth...} Kymani overdramatized.
{... It is likely that Master would be considered the villain all things considered. After all, perverted behavior is typically of negative connotations.} Lavenica added.
{Ok, ok... I get it. It's not like I was planning on doing anything besides watch... Which I can't since I'm blind. So a simple bath it is.} Kymani calmly retorted.
{.... Master, I can not understand you...} Lavenica was confused.
{Then, that's something we have in common.} Kymani expressed.
Their conversation ended soon after and Lavenica noticed that Heather had left the room only to come back a while later with a basket of clothes.
"Since you were silent and looking at the slime I assumed it was something important, then I noticed we didn't have clothes to change into, so I went to look around. Luckily I found a maid who helped me. We can use these, she said they are ours now. Since I didn't know your sizes, I just guessed from your figure. Tell me if the clothes don't fit." Heather explained.
Following that, they went to take a bath in one of the hot springs in the castle.
"It's honestly kind of cute once you get used to it..." A naked Heather commented looking at Kymani.
"Master's a he." A naked Lavenica replied.
"Sorry... Not used to this... He looks so squishy, can I touch him?" Heather asked.
{Go ahead.} Kymani answered.
"He says yes." Lavenica transmitted the message.
Having permission Heather began touching Kymani and was surprised by how nice it felt to do so, this resulted in Kymani being touched by two naked girls, one trying to wash him and the other just playing.
'Blindless, truly the worst part about being a slime!' Kymani internally cried while a Lavenica rubbed him clean and Heather basically unintentionally massaged him.