" Talking "
' Thinking '
<< Ciel talking pattern >>
< Thought communication/Rimuru talking with Ciel >
Additional Information :
I'm just a beginner writer + not a native English speaker
Inner Monologue
[ Skill Used ]
Underlined text : if you wanna see the picture/video source
I'll be using the third-person point of view (3rd POV) for this story.
I also post this on AO3 and Wattpad
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" So it's over now, right? " - An exasperated sigh escaped Rimuru's lips, drawing the attention of every member of the Octogram.
After the Tenma War, the remaining Demon lords (some of their subordinates) and True Dragon Velzard decided to gather in Walpurgis to discuss the aftermath. In the center of the room was a round table occupied by each member, surrounded by stone walls that had fancy patterns carved into them.
Milim then continued, " Yeah, after what happened before, it just makes me want to fight someone or play something " she said with a whine.
Luminous spoke up, " Well, Milim's right. After what actually happened during that war, it makes me want to forget it for a little while "
Guy looked at his fellow Demon Lords and asked, " Do you have any suggestions for what we should do? "
He received various responses: Dino was trying to enjoy his sleep, lounging on his mat; Luminous and Leon shrugged it off as if it didn't concern them. However, Ramiris and Milim both looked at Rimuru, seemingly asking him for ideas.
" Rimuru, do you have something interesting in Tempest? " Milim asked, standing up from her chair and walking over to Rimuru. Her question made the other Demon Lords and the True Dragon Velzard turn their attention to him, making him a bit nervous.
Velzard then spoke, glancing in Rimuru's direction. " Ara, didn't you have a Labyrinth in Tempest, Demon Lord Rimuru? " she said sweetly as she sat next to Guy's chair.
Rimuru rested his chin on his left hand, deep in thought. " Here's the thing, Velzard-san: right now, I'm trying to find a way to improve the quality of the Labyrinth " Although he had consulted with Ciel, he still wanted to ask for their input.
< Sorry, Ciel > he added mentally.
Ramiris then threw a tantrum. " Then why didn't you ask me? I can give the best input, you know! " She finished with a small pout.
<< Master >>
< Hmm, what is it, Ciel? > Rimuru responded.
<< Intruders alert >>
< Wha— >
"My, my, what a bunch of interesting characters," said a mysterious figure, interrupting Rimuru's surprised expression.
All the Demon Lords (except Dino) and Velzard stood up, with Velzard being the first to respond. "Ara ara, and who might you be?" she asked calmly as she looked at the mysterious figure.
"And since when do you sit on a chair?" Guy added, narrowing his eyes and intensifying his aura as he gazed suspiciously at the mysterious woman.
https://imgur.com/JFbvkwR
< Uuh, Ciel? >
<< Already on it, Master >>
" Why so tense? I don't understand why I shouldn't do anything at all " the mysterious person said while sipping their tea, feeling unbothered by the pressure.
' Hoo, so my Demon Lord's Haki doesn't work, huh? ' Guy mused as he observed the mysterious figure.
' Hoo, interesting, interesting indeed ' Milim thought after assessing the figure with her Milim Eye.
' She's not bad ' Luminous mused while looking at the person being discussed.
Guy Crimson narrows his eyes and intensifies his aura while gazing at the mysterious woman (otherworlder based on his suspicious)
" So, what do you do want, woman? "
" Nothing much, I just wanna talk with you guys as the Demon Lords " The woman said without a care in the world, ignoring the pressure directed at her
" Anyway, I think I should introduce myself then " the mentioned person spoke and stood up from the seat
" My name is Najimi Ajimu "
https://imgur.com/2A3eq9i
(A/N : At the left picture, she's just using a different appearance, her personality is still the same as with the canon character)
You can call me by my affectionate name: Anshin'in-san," she said, gesturing to introduce the man beside me as my partner. "Nice to meet you," she added with a playful yet mysterious smile. She continued, "As for why the Demon Lord Haki won't work on us, it's simply due to our skills, though I won't go into details about how they work. Yet your Haki is quite different from the inferior Color of the Supreme King Haki."
Wait, is that perhaps a One Piece reference?
Rimuru thought while recalling about the Haki part that Najimi mentioned
(A/N : Do you think Rimuru has the same knowledge of the One Piece franchise compared to Dragon Ball?)
But the mention of Najimi having two names surprised some of them.
Guy raised an eyebrow ' The color of the Supreme King Haki and two names? ' he thought, smirking. "So, what do you want with us?"
"Ah, nothing much. I just want to tell you guys about an invitation," Najimi replied.
"Which invitation?" Guy asked, narrowing his eyes.
Najimi looked in Rimuru's direction before quickly turning her gaze back to Guy. "How about this: this invitation is for you guys to watch something interesting," she said with a mysterious smile.
https://imgur.com/ZBios45
Leon interrupted, "Hmph, I don't have time to play around. So what is this invitation you speak of?"
Ramiris added, "And why is that guy just standing there idly without saying anything?" She pointed at the man. "It irritates me, you know."
"....." was his only response.
Najimi then glanced at her partner and, after a few seconds, looked back. "You don't need to worry about him. As for the invitation," Najimi said, pointing with her right index finger at Rimuru, prompting the other Demon Lords to look in his direction.
"Eh, me?" Rimuru asked, confused by the sudden attention.
"Yep, that invitation is to see the blue guy's original hometown," she said with a slight smirk.
Rimuru composed himself and turned serious. "What do you mean by that, Najimi-san?"
" Haha, how about I give you an example then? " she said while showing something to them
https://imgur.com/TRXFbqw
' !!! ' Rimuru was stunned and trying to process who is she really ' So, she's really an otherworlder, but what's with that manga? I never heard of it '
" Anyway, this is just an example of what kind of literature for someone like a certain lizard to read " Najimi added
A certain lizard got sneezed
Nah, she probably didn't mean to mention Veldora
Rimuru thought about Najimi's latest remark
" This means that you will see something interesting on earth? who knows, you can interpret it by yourself " Najimi added while making the manga disappear, like a magic trick and then she continued " Okay then, how about this "She suggested something like starting to count something
" I'll explain how it works " She started to count
1. In that place, the time flow is frozen.
2. You still can go back to this place.
3. You can eat and drink in that place, even if you are still able to cook something.
(Najimi: Heh, rule number three can be somewhat pointless for them; that's why the author-kun is strange
Author: Oi)
" And that's it, you can discuss this or probably reject my offer, that's also your choice " she said while finishing the explanation
" Heh, is that so " Guy replied, and he started to approach Najimi
But then an unexpected thing happened
https://imgur.com/6Xv2wca
(A/N :
1. The sword Najimi wielded, in the right image is called Punisher.
2. You can change that random guy to Guy Crimson)
" Ah, and the last skills I use are : [Spec Over], [Humor Contrast], and [Count Up] " Najimi said while counting the skills she used
This elicits a reaction from the Demon Lords, Guy's subordinates, and Velzard. Ramiris appears shocked, while Luminous, Dino, and Leon grow warier of her—although Dino attempts to ignore it and go back to sleep. Velzard seems intrigued by her display, and Milim becomes even more excited. Meanwhile, Rain and Misery are just trying to maintain their stoic expressions. For the last one?
<< Master, this Najimi Ajimu is interesting indeed! >> Ciel reports to her master, sound somewhat rather intrigued
< Ciel? >
<< No, it's just your imagination >>
< As if! > Rimuru retorted
But no more response from Ciel
' But still, how can she use that many skills? ' He pondered the possibility of what actually transpired
Guy then gets up and back to his seat after his [Godspeed Regeneration] heals his recent injury from Najimi's counterattack, albeit something wrong with the process
" Oi, what with that sword, what with that spiritual damage caused by that sword? " he pointed to Najimi
" Oh, that? it just gives an additional fire element of the spiritual body " She said without care of revealing the information
" Hoo, is that so? " Guy then started laughing a bit, then he continued " Very well then, let's take her offer, don't you think? " he said to his fellow Demon Lords and then looked at Velzard's direction " What's your opinion, Velzard? "
https://imgur.com/hNEwui3
Velzard then said, "Well, I'm intrigued about what she will show us. You can make the decision, and I'll go along with it." She then turned her attention to Najimi. "Don't you think so, Najimi Ajimu-san?"
"First of all, you probably shouldn't call me by my full name since it feels a bit weird, but yeah, it will be interesting, you know!" Najimi replied.
Guy clasped his hands together. "Okay then, everyone, let's decide: do we accept or reject her offer? Let's make a decision," he announced.
- Time Skip -
Final decision, for Demon Lords :
- Agree : Rimuru (because of Ciel), Milim, Guy Crimson, Ramiris, Luminous
- Disagree : -
- Not bothered to vote : Leon, Dino
Guy then stood up and asked Mizary to announce something, and she complied with his order
" Here is the announcement of the Current Demon Lords, True Dragon, and another guest :
- Lord of Darkness : Lord Guy Crimson
- Destroyer : Lady Milim Nava
- Labyrinth, Pixie Queen : Lady Ramiris
- Queen of Nightmares : Lady Luminous Valentine
- Sleeping Ruler : Lord Dino
- Platinum Saber : Lord Leon Cromwell
- Chaos creator : Lord Rimuru Tempest
- Frost Dragon : Lady Velzard
- Guest - Half Human : Lady Najimi Ajimu
That concludes the announcement " Mizari finished her announcement of their titles
"Oh, it seems that most of you agree, and at least you have already contacted your subordinates." Najimi then stood up and continued, "Very well." She snapped her fingers, and instantly they were transported into a theater that resembled a cinema.
The Tensura cast somewhat seated in a random seat
" Welcome everyone, to my cinema " Najimi announced
- TO BE CONTINUED -