Rimuru was currently meeting the King and Queen of Blumund who had just arrived earlier. Rimuru left me with Gazel who had arrived just earlier, and seeing as I thought that Arcueid could possibly want to build a more secure connection with Gazel, I called her over.
I was currently sitting across from Gazel, the King of Dwargon. He was dressed in a nice black suit with embroidered designs. Though I did notice his gaze shift to Arcueid occasionally. Could he perhaps know who she really is?
Reports of the Lake Shore Dyed Red Incident have been spread around, along with that came the description of the Daemon who did it. A Daemon with white hair and blood red eyes.
Either way I don't really care, he is strong but not strong enough to pose an issue if he wants to cause me trouble. Besides from what I've seen he has a reasonable personality so I doubt he would want to cause any trouble.
After all, any gain that Tempest makes Dwargon makes as well.
Gazel of course had a Unique Skill as a Saint. His Unique Skill: Tyrant is one that I'm sure helps him in his duties as a ruler.
It allows him to read the thoughts of the target and enrich their energy once the Skill is fully mastered. It also allows the user to integrate their energy and sublime it into an attack, enhancing its power.
I'm sure Gazel used this ability to read Rimuru's intentions when they first met, it's likely why they were completely fine with entering an alliance with a Monster Nation.
Though that Skill won't work on Rimuru anymore.
Along with that ironically I was able to copy Hero's Haki, the counterpart to my own Demon Lord's Haki. Along with the normal effects of Haki, Hero's Haki imbues the user's Aura with a Spiritual Interference effect that allows them to bend others to their will and turn others into allies.
Demon Lord's Haki is primarily for intimidation along with being used to kill fodder, while Hero's Haki is more focused on defeating others without killing them. Something that suits the Hero theme.
Then Gazel's final Extra Skill might be his most useful Skill, more useful than his Unique Skill.
The Extra Skill: Fusion allows Gazel to physically merge with allies that he has a strong relationship with, increasing the unified being's total strength. Gazel has a contract with an Elemental Lord of Earth, a being that on its own is on par with a True Demon Lord. Gazel himself is also around the same level, when he merges with his Elemental Lord it's safe to say he becomes a formidable force.
I can see why he is so widely respected and worshiped as a Hero King, he has the power for it.
Arcueid is the one who starts the conversation. "So you are the so-called Hero King hmm?"
Gazel's gaze shifted to Arcueid. His gaze alone could make those of weaker will shiver but Arcueid just met it head on.
"That is one of my titles." He responded.
She smiled. "Interesting." With that out of the way Arcueid quickly began discussing the alliance Azeroth has with Dwargon, ours is far less close than the one Dwargon has with Tempest but that is understandable.
Those two went on for a little while as I continued to listen in. I'm sure I could become an expert negotiator with the help of Odin but there is no reason to bother if I have Arcueid.
She enjoys doing it so why take it away from her?
While they were talking I reached for the donuts on the center table, both Gazel and Arcueid looked at me curiously.
"You should try one." I commented as I took a bite.
No matter how unhealthy donuts are, they are so good, and now that I can eat whatever I want with no consequence you can bet that I am going to eat whatever the hell I want.
As a Divine Being my body is made up of energy, all the food I eat is turned into energy resulting in no waste.
That's also one of the reasons I can't have children, I have no functioning genetics or DNA to pass on.
If I ever do want kids though I'm sure I can figure something out. Hell I could create a kid if I want, who said the kid needs to be born the normal way.
Both Arcueid and Gazel reached for a donut and took a bite.
"Mmm, this is quite delicious My Lord."
I nodded. "Yeah, Raiden made these so I'm sure she will make you some if you ask.."
Arcueid nodded. "I will in the future."
Gazel joined in. "Indeed, this is quite incredible, I haven't tasted anything like it anywhere else. And you said one of your subordinates made them."
I nodded.
"I see." Gazel said while looking thoughtful.
Arcueid and Gazel quickly resumed their negotiation but I noticed that Gazel was focusing more on the food culture of Azeroth now.
We heard a knock on the door. Gazel looked at both me and Arcueid, asking for permission to allow others in. We both nodded seeing as Arcueid's negotiations were almost done.
"Come in." Said Gazel.
The one who entered was Rimuru followed by that Adventurer, Youm I think his name was and that Majin that Clayman was controlling.
Gazel stood up. "Rimuru!"
"Gazel!"
They both greeted each other with a hand shake.
Gazel then looked behind Rimuru to Youm and the Majin. Youm was dressed in quite the fancy outfit, though that makes sense seeing as Rimuru made him king of the now defunct Falmuth.
I hear Youm was being called a Hero King like Gazel. He was considered a Champion in his own right due to Diablo's manipulations, though Youm himself was weak.
I could sense Youm's guardian escort outside, he seemed to be a Lycanthrope.
The Majin gave a curtsy to the three of us. "It is an honor to meet you again, Lord Rimuru, Lord Felix, King Gazel."
"Haha, Mjurran resembles a Queen far more than you do Youm!" Rimuru teased.
Youm looked to the side with a slight blush. "Well, that's because unlike me she has refinement." Oh? So those two got married huh?
"I have experience since Clayman was at least a man of manners, he made sure that I knew the proper etiquette."
That makes sense, Clayman was definitely a rather posh guy.
After Youm finished talking with Rimuru he confidently turned to me causing me to raise a brow.
"Lord Felix, it is a pleasure to meet you once again." Heh, well at least he's confident.
"It's nice to see you as well Youm." I said.
He smiled hearing me respond to his greeting.
He then turned to Arcueid who was sitting next to me.
He kneeled in front of her and held his hand out.
"It is an honor to be in the presence of such a beautiful lady."
Arcueid looked amused as she extended her hand which Youm gave a light kiss.
"Ara ara. What an interesting little King." She said.
I rolled my eyes. "Go easy on the guy Arcueid."
She giggled lightly. "Very well My Lord." She then looked down at the still kneeling Youm. "Well met King of Farmenas." Hearing that Youm gave a smile and quickly rose up.
Youm nodded and discreetly let out a sigh of relief. He then turned to Gazel and greeted him.
At the very least Gazel seems to approve of him.
Arcueid turned to me. "So that is the one that Lord Rimuru made into a King?"
I nodded. "Yup. Even Gazel approved of him so he isn't bad."
"Indeed. He seems to be someone who can prove useful to you My Lord."
Hearing her I nodded. "Do whatever you feel is best."
Arcueid nodded. "Very well My Lord."
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Author's Note:
Sup guys, this chapter we get to see Felix analyze some more Skills and we get to hear a bit about how OP Rimuru's subordinates are. Next chapter the festival should start in earnest. I know its taken a while, but I underestimated the amount of stuff to do before the festival really starts
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