Oh well, it was a natural reaction. There are similar shops in many places in this town, but after my eating spree and comparing them to each other, only this shop had the real deal.
Shuna asked politely while lowering her head. It was a refined movement that placed her both hands together and bent at the waist beautifully, charmed all who saw it. 「......guu. I, I won’t fall to sucha seductive technique! But, I will think about it, if you can make a dish that can satisfy me, anything is ok.」
Oops. It seems Shuna was able to draw out a compromise. I was prepared to have to research it in the worst case scenario, but Shuna’s dishes are first class. It might go well. 「Shuna-san. Cook to your heart’s content and end this! Make that conceited shopkeeper moan by the supreme dish!」 「Yes. I understand!」
The cake had instigated a fire in Shuna’s spirit. Shuna borrowed the kitchen and prepared the supreme dish. It was Tamagoyaki[2]. The supreme dish, that was said could make someone understand the cook’s skill, was Tamagoyaki. Kirsch-san stared at the given plate and gulping, he swallowed his saliva. Saying nothing, with a fork, he put a mouthful Tamagoyaki into his mouth. 「Delicious!!」
「Thank you very much」
Things had concluded. As the smile pierced his heart, Kirsch-san seemed to fall completely. 「Tchi. It can’t be help! It’s a special occasion, okay?」
Honestly, I could only say he was acting dere-dere[3]. Oh well, it couldn’t be helped, Shuna’s pale pink hair suited her well, and she was a lovely girl. Kirsch began to teach Shuna how to make the cake in the kitchen. Benimaru and I ordered a drink similar to coffee from the clerk, and thought about the conference earlier while waiting for Shuna.
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When I had arrived at the assembly hall where the conference was held, several Council members came to greet me. I heard many stories from the people who came to visit the Tournament, it seemed they wanted to tie diplomatic relations with me. I considered the future appeal and interacted sociably with them.
Ah, yes. What should I call it...this speechless feeling?
Let’s go with a strategy of juggling conversations without any meaning. This was a conversation between adults. It was a talk of “If you want to buy something, come buy it yourself!” I refused the impolite Council member with a smile and left the place after I had finished giving light greetings. In the midst of a lengthy talk, another committee member also approached. Although my mood had been ruined since the morning, I endured since I could possibly request something here, and entered the meeting place.
And then there was the real issue. The purpose of participating in this conference was to make them a hand over their surplus forces. In other words, I would show off the monster’s power and the powerful military strength in my possession. Each country would pay us their defense budget, and we would be used for good. However, in fact each country possessed large military forces, their size enabled each country to ignore Tempest. Tempest had already been recognized as a country. Because we were aiming for co-existence and co-prosperity with human society we should hesitate to hold a role of the defense force for the Confederation. Besides, by giving support it would be possible to demonstrate our military force to watchful eyes of many countries. It was a strategy that killed two birds with one stone. Hinata had said that she had also aimed for this. The soldiers under the direct control of the committee only included a few Holy Knights. Therefore, by building a base for us, they could entrust the emergency response to us. I approved of that plan, even if I was being used by others I had also intended to make a profit off of them.
What about the committee ossans[4] and their selfishness covered in greed that didn’t have any charm? The answer to that was the large desk that was crushed before their eyes. 「Ah, you guys. Are you making fun of me? Saying whatever you please, am I your servant? Aah? Don’t think I don’t know even though I remained silent!」
I didn’t shout but my voice seemed to inflict the mind of the Council member with fear. I also did not use the『Demon Lord’s Haki』. Because, if I used it on human, the best case would be they panicked, and the worst case would be they become insane and died in madness. The brainwashing series was usable, but all possibilities of friendship with humans would vanish if I used it. I didn’t have the hobby of spending time with uninteresting dolls that can only answer YES for the remainder of its life. In other words, I only got angry and broke the desk this time, it was just a normal intimidation tactic. But, the effect was still great. 「No, no,Rimuru-dono We didn’t say it with such an intent...」
《Notification. Therefore, I told you I would be the one represent it》
「Eh? Then, what kind of intent of what you want to relay? Are you telling me to work like a carriage horse as your guys slave?」 「N, no! That’s unthinkable! We don’t have such intent...」
「Oh oh, so energetic. Are you an idiot to call yourself a Demon Lord? But, you only brought three attendants, aren’t you bragging too much? Stupid! If I beat you and put you under my thumb, you monsters will be at my mercy!」
I could understand that! If it was explained one on one with serious look, I would be really dumb.
In reply to the question posed by my tired self,
The large man answered with vulgar laughter. But amongst the Council members there were some who were stiffin fear and confusion, 「I didn’t hear about this. What is this about?」 「Who instigated this?」 「That soldier is wearing armor bearing the crest of the Ingrasia royal family. That means, this is Ingrasia’s instigation?」
Hinata calmly demanded the large man and his group to leave.
Hinata’s voice lowered and become cold. Ah, she seemed to be quite seriously angry. I thought it was certainly due to that fool’s judgment.
Didn’t you wet yourself with piss running away after being defeated by that meager Demon Lord? Right, oh Holy Knight Leader-sama. Anyway, that position too was merely a decoration you obtained after seducing a sex-minded cardinal.[9] Even if a small fry fought you, it would be a poor and boring fight. To lack the resolution to kill the Demon Lord, it’s ridiculous! But well...your appearance isn’t that bad. If you want to become my woman, it would be okay for me to love you as my beloved concubine」 Ah, this fellow is dead meat. Hinata’s expression didn’t change. Her cold, beautiful face was like normal. However, contrasting with her cold outward appearance, inside she seemed to be raging like magma. 「Whoa, Reiner-kyou[10]. Isn’t that a little vulgar? Still, I’m interested in the Demon Lord as well. Monopolizing it wouldn’t be good. That’s right. I forgot to mention it, but this Sir Reiner is an A rank Adventurer that could also defeat the Hero. He’s stronger than you all, no matter how many of you there are. Don’t be conceited when you’re just have a little bit of strength.」 Suddenly, as that was announced in a loud voice, a hard to describe chill ran down my back. It was disgusting. This ossan could even provoke me who was difficult to provoke. What a terrible talent.
Hinata asked in a calm voice that didn’t let you feel her anger.
A blond young man stood up and said that. The meeting hall was filled with commotion and excitement.
The prince’s voice had echoed loudly, and the majority of the Council member stood up, wearing disgusting smiles. It seemed they had communicated secretly and had a discussion. The financial situation of each country, the responses of the royal families, as well as the records of proceedings in each country’s assembly and so forth, I had Souei investigate them all thoroughly. However, I hadn’t thought that the Council members would have been bribed individually. It was a failure on my part not to expect such possibility.
「Rimuru-sama, this is」
The number of account books was in accordance to the number of Council members that stood up at Prince Elric’s command. This was nothing but a farce since I had already obtained unshakeable evidence. The remaining Council members that had not stood up, perplexedly asked the others, 「I didn’t heard this!」 「Even though His Majesty Rimuru especially came here by himself, this treatment will be a problem!」 「Something like this should not be permitted. For what reason is there a Council if there’s no fairness!」
「The vote is out. Because it exceeded the majority, the hall has approved this agenda!」
「Well now that permission has been given, choose whether you want to lick my shoes or feel pain」
Well then. 「First, I want to confirm something. Is that okay?」
「I’ve been enduring, listening to all this since a little while ago....
「Trash. I will not kill you so quickly. If I’m not mistaken, you had said that you were A rank. I’ll allow you to be serious. Well now, stand up and come at me」
「Re-Reiner! What are you idling for!? Quickly silence that insolent woman. You must also defeat that Demon Lord. There’s no time for fooling around!」
「Are you not coming? Then I will――」
「Hi, hiiーー!!」
Shuna nodded at my order and she returned to her position behind me. Reiner began to cry like a child, slobbering with tears while cowering. The match was already over. His opponent was too absurd.
You guys too, your countries seem to approve this matter as well. The same offense, is that alright?」 Everyone’s face became pale and their heads hung down when I asked them that with a smile. The match was decided. The reason these dullard fellow lost was because they had thought that a small fry could defeat a Demon Lord. No, the Ingrasia Kingdom didn’t border the Great Jura Forest. Therefore they didn’t know the threat of monsters. The Council members that approved of the agreement this time were from small countries belonging to Ingrasia’s clique. The countries’ intents and the Council members’ intents were different, but their contempt for monsters may be the same. After all, nobles were beings that only thought about themselves. Oh well, though there seems to be a person who changed with the country among them. It would be better for me to have a second thought before associating with such country. Because I only saw the document and deal with it unseriously, it might be better for me to review it later. After all of that, the important agenda was approved and accepted by the Council members after I threaten them.
1. The relocation of the Confederation Council’s headquarters to Tempest. 1. The relocation of the Freedom Arbitration Committee’s headquarters to Tempest. Forcibly making them sign it, everything passed without a hitch. With unanimous consent. Outfoxing them, and using tricks wasn’t something I was suited for. As a result, I had simply controlled them using physical strength, and all the issues were resolved. The one who throw the hit wasn’t me, so I was satisfied since it seemed to prove my open mindedness. Thus, the assembly ended without an issue, and we left the assembly hall.
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Those were Hinata’s words. If she had said that, it was clear what would happen to Ingrasia Kingdom. Hinata didn’t say anything. On this matter, Hinata’s decision was final. She had quickly returned and began to prepare the relocation. Well, Hinata might have been angrier than me. I thought about it while drinking the pseudo coffee.
Buu[12]! So I spray out the coffee I drank.
Though Benimaru had tried to deceive me with a refreshing smile, I wasn’t going to be deceived. This guy was deadly serious. For the next conference, I think it would be necessary carefully consider the personnel I brought. Then,
Shuna returned, and reported to me with a full smile.
「Since I heard that he was going to close the shop and go into retirement――, He seemed willing to come when I invited him!」 「Seriously?」 「I’m serious!」 Wonderful. With this, as long as I prepared sugar, eating cake every day was no longer a dream.
When I praised her, Shuna nodded with smile. This time Shuna had played a very active part. This is in great contrast to a certain disappointing secretary. If it was that disappointing secretary, even when going easy she might kill Reiner. And then after using skillful deception, it would likely become something terrible. Oh well, that wasn’t limited to Shion, but included me as well.
Thus the conference ended safely as well, and we returned home to Tempest. Various things had happened, but the greatest result, It went without saying, was that cake would now be included as the dessert every day. Guro's Comment They were Idiot to think that they can make our sacred slime as their minion (Actually, it's Yes-man). And I learn that Cake is more important than Diplomatic relations etc So see you next chapter!
[1] ギルシュGirushu – other alternatives Gilsh/Girsch/Gilush/Kilsch. [2] Tamagoyaki or Japanese Omelet which is made by rolling together several layers of cooked egg. If you watch an anime, the characters eating bento you will mostly found this in the bento. Illustration: [3] The other half of Tsundere character, its meaning is lovestruck/demonstratively fond/soft/act shyly etc XD Illustration: [4] Uncles or creepy uncle preying on Shota or Loli XD [5] Raccoon dogs but I prefer its Japanese name. [6] He use Washi [7] ギャバン Gyaban – can be translated as Gaban/Gavan/Girvan etc [8] ライナー Rainā. [9] He thought Hinata just talk only with no ability. What an idiot..... [10] 卿 kyou can mean sir or lord. So it’s Sir Reiner here. [11] エルリックErurikku, the same one with Ed’s Elric from FMA. Ouji is Prince [12] SFX for spitting out something. [13] 店長 Tenchou - Shop/Store Manager [14] Well Oyaji = Old man. It just like how Naofumi from TnYN call Elhart (The weapon shop’s owner) by calling him Oyaji/Old man