WRITTEN BY THE MYSTERIOUS LION MASKSEPTEMBER 9, 2016
175. VELDORA RELEASEDNow then, as soon as I saw a ray of hope, I regained my calm.
It’s not that my anger had disappeared, but rather I had to calmly deal with the situation.
I had to first prioritize my objectives.
In order to free Veldora, defeating the main body before me would suffice.
Well, I should manage somehow.
So we could focus on dealing with the “Storm Dragon”.
Rather than worrying about which attacks were manipulated, thinking of every attack as something with additional uncertainties was sufficient.
I still felt an energy supplementation from it, but compared to the flow of “power” from Veldora when the “Soul Corridor” was intact, this was nothing.
I had Gluttony King Belzebuth, as well as Wisdom Lord Raphael with me after all.
I would have “Storm Dragon’s” “Storm Blast” predated on by Gluttony King Beelzebub.
This wasn’t going to be easy. Because, if the predation failed, and I took a direct hit, my body would be destroyed with that one shot.
Having a clone ready from the start, similar to my first battle against Hinata, would be pointless.
In the end, the seemingly all-powerful clone couldn’t be used for anything other than as a decoy against weaker foes.
Under circumstances where defeat wasn’t an option, it would be useless.
Attacks other than “Storm Blast” would be dodged if possible, and otherwise offset with another attack.
However, it was true that the abilities of the Ultimate Skill 『Storm King Veldora』 were left behind really helped.
The fact that the abilities were able to remain was probably due to Veldora’s timing.
You’ve done all this, so I’ve got to answer to those expectations.
And so I attempted to find the timing.
Or rather, there were ways for me to attack, however it would be difficult to inflict any fatal damage.
I could also use 『Holy Demonic Inversion』, and release a holy attribute Ultimate Magic “Disintegration”.
This was, without a doubt, due to the greatest trait of the “True Dragons” that even surpassed that of Demon Lords, their heightened durability.
After all, without the Heart, its attacks had become patterned, and through her calculations, Wisdom Lord Raphael could perceive the next attack.
This was something I didn’t understand, but analyzing algorithms was indeed very useful.
After all, it was at a Heart-less, rampaging state.
Frankly speaking, the reason I could also evade was thanks to this.
Wisdom Lord Raphael-san who was brimming with confidence for some reason could easily come up with a plan to kill.
There were two problems.
If by chance, the Heart got destroyed then it was all over.
The main body of the “Storm Dragon” would be under the complete dominion of the Emperor, and the “Soul Corridor” needed for Veldora’s resurrection would no longer be reconstructible.
That’s why I had to be careful.
The reason I got close to the rampaging “Storm Dragon”, and initiated a close combat, was for this timing.
The clock was ticking, but I didn’t worry.
The more our distances shortened , the harder it became to evade the attacks…… however Raphael’s attack prediction increased dodging precision.
Carefully, without flustering, indifferently handling the attacks ――
―― Now!
Without overlooking the opening for an instant immediately right after the “Storm Dragon” attacked, I activated Gluttony King Belzebuth, and devoured the “Storm Dragon’s” main body.
My body changed from human to fluid form, its viscous property strongly emphasizing the irregular shape.
To bind, and devour the “Storm Dragon”.
However, there was no need to worry, as Gluttony King Belzebuth’s erosion had begun.
Towards I who was trying to devour it, the “Storm Dragon” in turn attempted to exhaust me.
A violent attrition battle had begun.
It hurt, it burned, it was excruciating.
Me feeling heat didn’t make any sense either, yet I felt like I was melting.
My intuition detecting the destruction of my very existence may have stimulated my senses.
I will win.
And then, Veldora’s Heart will be separated, and the “curse” that destroyed the magic circuit will be analyzed and nullified.
For that, this amount of pain was nothing.
(Raphael, are there any problems?)
《Solution. There are absolutely no problems.》
Everything’s alright.
Obtaining the absolute answer, I further accelerated the erosion.
As as I converted what I devoured into energy, the equivalent amount of flesh was destroyed.
This repeatedly repeated.
However, I believed in Wisdom Lord Raphael.
I will make it in time.
《Alert. Reporting results of Parallel Analysis.
Analysis of “Cardinal Acceleration” has concluded.
Reproduction of ability has failed.
Analysis of “Storm Blast” has concluded.
Reproduction of ability successful……it is now possible to use it.
Analysis of “Storm Dragon Energy” has concluded.
Would you like to execute? YES/NO 》
What?
Even though the analysis of “Cardinal Acceleration” was a success, it’s natural I wouldn’t be able to use it.
The fact I was able to use “Storm Blast” after analyzing made sense.
Although it’s amazing I could use a powerful ability and I’m happy about it, it’s something that fell within the range of my understanding.
However, that last line.
I didn’t quite get the meaning of this.
If my understanding is correct, that would mean I would become the same as a “True Dragon” but……
《Answer. That inference is correct. 》
The wha-!?
――Are you serious?
《Inquiry. Would you like to begin reconstructing your body into a “True Dragon? YES/NO 》
Fufufu, Fuhaha, Fuhahahahaha！
Certainly, I executed a 3 part laugh, and thus commanded.
YES! (TN: “I’m now one step closer to My Veldora!” Rimuru, jk.)
In that instant, the pain I felt vanished.
Due to my new body, the corrosive anti-threat aura the “Storm Dragon” released was nullified.
Rapidly, my magic Energy replenished, and began to rise.
If this was Veldora, he probably would have been able to immediately respond.
In the first place, if Veldora was the opponent, I wouldn’t even be able to even get a hold of him.
Once I understood this, it was no longer a threat.
(Now then, let’s end this!
Devour, Gluttony King Belzebuth!!)
(TN: This Rimuru x Veldora ship is cruising on!) (EN: cherished… 0.0)
In accordance to my order, Gluttony King Belzebuth gleefully restarted devouring “Storm Dragon (Energy)”. And that, at a terrifying speed.
The hunter, and the hunted. It was the very essence of the law of the Jungle.
An evolution and rebirth had occurred, and blinding light flooded the surroundings.
My old body couldn’t withstand the energy used for the reconstruction into a “True Dragon”, and it was released in an explosion of light.
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When the light faded, the “Storm Dragon’s” figure had disappeared.
Devouring the “Storm Dragon” which could be called its parent, its body was reborn as the 5th “True Dragon”, the Ultimate Slime (Viscous Dragonoid Demon God). (EN: haha, wtf 竜魔粘性星神体)
It looked around the age of 15~16, with a lustrous silver hand with a visible hint of violet mixed into it.
Albeit genderless, one could call her features cute rather than beautiful.
A single sword in her hand, she lacked clothing.(TN: now THIS is an LN illustration I’d like to see~!)
As if whispering something in dissatisfaction, light enveloped her whole body, and a set of divine jet-black clothes appeared.
By using the Energy that overflowed from her body, she created that set of clothing.
Visibly satisfied, a grin appeared on her face.
Velgrynd saw all that whilst trapped in her prison.
However, she completely forgot about that one strike as she gawked at the spectacle.
According to investigations, Rimuru was born from the congregation of magic essence from Veldora’s leaked Aura.
It would naturally be a Unique Monster.
(A coincidence? It can’t be……by chance, and she was born just like that?!)
A monster that was born near a “True Dragon” out of pure coincidence, and was born with a soul that was compatible with a dragon’s essence, something like that.
Then it could possibly even be called the 5th, another younger brother(?), but strictly speaking it wasn’t a “True Dragon”.
She didn’t want to recognize this, nor would she do so.
That for sure, would also to serve as vengeance for her brother.
Although she intended to control him as a pawn, for a dragon it would only be for a few insignificant years. (TN: #BestSister2016)
And so, when she finally accepted that he was devoured before her very eyes, Velgrynd’s anger blew away all reasoning.
「My brother (Veldora) you…… HOW DARE YOU!!」
Breaking out her prison as she roared in anger, the “Scorch Dragon” Velgrynd rushed towards and assaulted Rimuru.
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The same time as I finished devouring the “Storm Dragon”, my evolution had completed, and it appeared that I was born anew as a unique species.
This late into it, if I think too much about it I lose.
Now to check out the new body.
Thanks to that, the body that once looked around 12 years old, now looked around the age of 16.
Well, in regard to Energy usage, as long as I’m able to move about in my relaxed state then there were no problems.
I should confirm that later.
That’s no good.
(TN: aka, there’s neither hole or pole down there…god this sounds so wrong….)
Using the matter creation ability from Diablo and the other demons, I used my Aura, and created clothes.
In an instant, my body felt like it was garbed in clothing. It felt very pleasant; it was a set of cool black
The performance was……God tier.
This was what it meant to be shocked stupid.
I felt like I had evolved, I see, indeed.
Coming here, I felt like I had awakened a whole lot more.
This was all the result of a successful operation.
In short this was all thanks to Wisdom Lord Raphael-san. This was really well done, truly befitting of Sensei.
《Alert. Not at all.》(EN: *Algorithmically blushes*)
She may have said, but I ignored it.
Well, I’ve got clothes now, but I haven’t forgotten my original objective.
(Veldora, you alright?)
How many times have I told you.
Or rather look at you, well done defeating my main body safely.
But, this is wonderful, it truly is!)
Veldora and I were both glad the other was all right.
And so, as proof of Veldora’s release, I heard the voice of Wisdom Lord Raphael.
《Report. “Soul Corridor” with individual: Veldora successfully re-established.》
Wisdom Lord Raphael was always constantly working.
This time too, it was flawless work as usual.
《Report, there have been modifications to the ultimate skill 『Storm King Veldora』.
Storm Dragon Summon: Summon Veldora in his original dragon form.
Storm Dragon Release: Individual: Veldora would be granted a clone to take free action.
Storm series magic： “Death Heralding Winds” “Black Lightning” “Storm of Ruins” “Storm lightning”
Bladed Storm：Crystallization, Transforming into a Blade Core.
That is all. 》
Alright.
Next came the second and third.
Now that my anger had settled, I started to think like……it’s fine not to kill them all right~
Oh well, it was necessary to eliminate the threat anyway.
Let’s maintain our momentum up until the end.
Steeling my determination, I faced the “Scorch dragon” Velgrynd who would attack me shortly.