Demon Lord’s Gambit Arc
130. A suddent Invitation
The operation to subjugate Yuuki ended in a failure.
Thanks to our efforts in removing Yuuki and his observers, the transition was smooth.
And the Church beginning changing its language and structure to more of a “spirit worship.”
A new organization Freedom Association and the Western Saints created.
Once it was established it became a method for countries to negotiate on neutral grounds.
And since the Church and Templars refused to run for this office, her appointment was rather welcoming.
Thus, after establishing this organization, we were able to join the countries surrounding Jura forest with two unions–the Council and the Committee.
That was the state of the world a month after the failed subjugation attempt.
Of course, while everyone was busy establishing these new organization I was not just playing around.
Ripping through Ingracia Kingdom’s barrier, clad in silver armor, he appeared,
Introducing himself as a servant of the Platinum Devil Leon Cromwell, he handed me a letter.
As he had promised, he invited me over.
But… why now?
「My master wishes to discuss matters regarding the “Hero” with you, Rimuru-sama」
After Alrose said so, I got an idea of what was in store.
Perhaps Leon knows something about Chloe. It seems they crossed blades once, so perhaps there is something he knows that we do not.
Though it all depends on his intentions from now on.
「Alright. I’m accepting the invitation」
「Your kind words are wasted upon us. My master shall be most pleased. Please, this way」
Alrose had a helmet on the whole time so I have no idea what kind of face he was making, but he certainly sounded happy about it; oh, and he teleported away.
By the way, those who can teleport to any place (even those they haven’t visited) are overwhelmingly high existences. Even among my subordinates only Diablo can do it… probably. It’s not a skill you can use unless you’ve got a spiritual body.
You could also move using magic circles, but the previous three are skills, not magic.
Spatial transfer requires you to open a door and step into it to travel. It’s not something you can use during combat. As for Teleportation magic, it instantaneously creates and executes a magic circle allowing for instant travel. It can be used to avoid enemy attacks and such, so those who can use teleport are rather strong.
By the way, even the lowest spatial magic should be pretty instantaneous, so one can’t let his guard down.
Magic knight, spatial magic master, and I bet he’s pretty damn skilled with his teleport abilities.
I guess I should go and bestow teleporting on Benimaru, Shion, and the rest.
So I thought while as Alrose disappeared.
As a side note, Hinata can also teleport. But, since it uses so much magical energy, she can’t at the moment.
Although she can no longer use her『Mathematician』ability, she’s still a genius magician.
She did become weaker, but not as much as she herself claims… though that’s a secret for now.
And thus I came.
Forest, Field, Lake, River, and Mountain districts.
An artificially created land of nature and tranquility–a magic city.
That is the land of Demon Lord Leon Cromwell–El Dorado.
「Yo… this is kind of amazing」
I muttered.
「Hahaha, you are too kind. My master will be pleased to hear such praise」
Alrose replied happily as he guided us.
Though he looks like a girl, it’s a guy. He is the Captain of the Magic Knights.
But, this country truly is build wonderfully. The streets glimmer as if made of gold.
If you looked from above, you would notice that a giant magic circle is created using the city itself. In other words, other than those who can look from above, the circle is invisible.
No question about it: Tempest is a beautiful country. But we did not incorporate magic into the land itself.
And that bothers me a bit now.
「Rimuru-sama, what is so amazing?」
Shion walking behind me asked.
Even though she should have an overhead view, she has not noticed. Just shows how elaborate this construction is.
「This city creates a single giant magic circle.
It will alert them if there are any intruders. Though it seals magic attacks, that which enters it probably bounces back.
I wonder if we should copy it in Tempest?」
「Hahaha, as expected. Though you have not looked from above, you have noticed so much.
Nothing could be hidden from your eyes. You are correct; this city prides itself in its absolute magical barrier」
Alrose proudly replied.
I wonder how hard it was to create a city that encompassed two magic circles.
But, this is a way for me to have some fun. I will definitely implement the same in my country.
The distant scenery was filled with flowing rivers and waterfalls in beautiful designs.
I can’t help but accept it, but it does make me jealous–which then fuels my creativity!
And after walking ten minutes,
The items are clearly luxury ones, and certainly of good quality. Color pattern is white and gold.
I guess it’s meant not to intimidate people into a heart attack. And just as the exterior is decorated in beautiful gold, so is the interior.
As for Shion: the moment she walked in, she sat down, started munching on snacks and sipping tea; completely unaffected.
Ignore that. If you notice that kind of thing you lose.
「Rimuru-sama, these sweets are really good. And not poisoned, please have some!」
Shion said handing me some sweets.
And like that we waited for 10 minutes,
Until this country’s ruler, Leon Cromwell appeared.
「Did you wait long? Thank you for accepting an invitation on such short notice」
He said and sat in a chair in front of me.
Crossing his legs, he certainly looks like he belongs in a movie.
Of course, that doesn’t please me too much.
But leaving the matter of his manhood aside, let’s return to the main question.
I told him about Shizu’s last moments.
「Is that so… She lived longer than I had predicted」
Leon replied plainly.
But that did not infuriate me. Perhaps because I had noticed something,
「Hey, did you have Ifrit possess her to save her life?」
「Who knows? I may have done something of the sort; I don’t remember」
Leon replied closign his eyes.
But it’s clear that he’s a crappy actor.
「Hmph… whatever. I got it.
Oh, and Ramiris mentioned something interesting: you’re a crybaby?」
When I said so, Leon’s face twisted in despair.
「That damn brat… next time I’ll rip her wings off」
He said angrily.
Well, seems like it wasn’t a lie.
「I’ll let her know.
Oh, and you said something about summoning a special individual, is that right?」
That’s when the room got silent.
After some time had passed, Leon gravely opened his mouth.
「That is so.
And that matter is connected to the reason I asked for you today」
Leon said and glanced at Shion.
I nodded,
「Shion, this conversation is a little complicated.
Please go help out Alrose with something, could you?」
I said asking Shion to leave.
「By all means. Shion-san, please help me in the preparation room」
Leon directed Alrose to say so with a glance.
And thus I was alone with Leon in the room.
After confirming this fact,
「Do you know a little girl named Chloe?」
Leon asked.
I wasn’t surprised that Leon said this name.
That explains who requested Yuuki’s services for the summoning and why the conditions were as they were.
He was looking for Chloe from the very beginning: Shizu-san and the rest were simply a by-product.
But what came afterward from Leon’s lips completely blew my mind.