Ramiris’ Report
Suddenly barged in exclaiming something…
Ramiris is running pointing at me.
I somehow felt the need to praise his efforts.
Suddenly, a being, Diablo, dressed in fine clothes blocked her way.
How should I say this? Ramiris was quickly restrained.
While struggling to get free,
「W-wait! What are you doing!!!」
She said.
What a pleasant person. Though I don’t feel a shred of a demon lord’s dignity from her, she is nonetheless a pleasant person.
「Rimuru-sama, I have restrained a suspicious individual. How should I proceed?
She was screaming some foolishness regarding the city’s demise. Should I dispose of her?」
Diablo came up to me and politely asked.
「Geeeeh! I can’t run away even using all my power?!
What, I ask: what is going on! What did I do?!」
As always, she’s damn noisy.
So this is a demon lord, huh?
Somehow, the reason I think demon lords are small fry may be completely her fault.
「Rimuru-sama, are you this fairy’s acquaintance?」
Fuze asked.
Her inability to read the mood hasn’t changed in the slightest.
「Yeah, the fairy Ramiris is indeed my acquaintance.
「Hey! What do you mean “claims to be”!
The great Ramiris of the Labyrinth is none other than me!」
She proudly exclaimed from within Diablo’s restraints.
It seems that she is completely oblivious to her completely lack of a presence.
「Huh? A demon lord…?」
「Heeh, this thing?」
The gathered replied, completely in line with my predictions.
「Eh?
What? Shouldn’t you be more surprised?
I’m a demon lord, you know! What’s with that bored glance?」
No no.
Maybe they are all just relaxed as a result?
Is what I thought, but
「Nah… I mean, Rimuru-dono is a demon lord as well so I expected him to have a few demon lord acquaintances…」
「At this point, after being scared half to death by Veldora’s rebirth, these mundane declarations can hardly surprise me…」
They are looking at each other and nodding.
In contrast to them,
「Haaah? Veldora’s rebirth?
Veldora’s a small fry that I could have handled with a single punch!
If you must fear somebody, fear me instead!」
She said while laughing loudly.
So I had her released and brought to Veldora’s place.
「Sorry Veldora, but could you fight her for a bit?
「Hmm? Sorry, I’m currently busy solving a great mystery」
So I leave her with you」
I left these parting words and returned to my seat.
As for Ramiris, upon seeing Veldora, she immediately fainted… and silence returned to the room.
Having shut both of the trouble children up, we decided to conclude the conference there.
…………
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In the end, we decided to release the King and have Marquis Myula and Count Herman seek liability.
The Dwarf Kingdom, as a result of our recent victory, has declared the intent to form diplomatic relations with us.
And, once we build a highway leading to it, they will also pursue diplomacy with us.
Thus, Brumund Kingdom is the only remaining problem.
「It’d be great if we could say farewell to the church.
But I doubt the Council will silently accept this…」
And that’s what causing the most pain.
But, no matter which they choose, they’ll get caught up in a conflict.
「I’ll somehow persuade the top brass. When I do, we’ll also seek diplomatic relations with you.
You would accept it, right?」
He stressed the point.
Even from the perspective of profit-and-loss alone, Tempest a country recognized by two of the strongest nations–Military State Dwargon and Sorcerer’s Dynasty Sarion.
But, if compared to sticking with all the Council member states, it’s unclear which way the scales will tip.
At the moment, sticking with the Council will be more profitable.
Such is the definitive prediction made by Raphael by analyzing the available data.
They must choose for themselves, you see.
Thus, our current problem is the Western Saint’s Church.
And that’s a big problem.
So it’s not like these problems will be easily resolved.
Right now, everything depends on our actions.
Thus ended the conference of various states with various expectations.
Of course, we could not have known that at the time.
In the middle of tidying up after the conference,
I got the feeling that I was forgetting something…
「Ah, you! What is this, what the hell is this all about!」
Something noisy came.
Her face full of tears, clearly seeking respite.
She fainted from seeing Veldora, and upon awakening was guided into the world of manga; so, without even noticing that the conference had come to an end, she’s been hitting it off with Veldora the whole time.
She is a very carefree individual, so I don’t expect anything important to come from her lips anyways.
And remembering the existence known as Ramiris, they again returned to their seats.
And,
「I’ll say it again! The Tempest Country shall fall!!!」
She declared.
「W-what did you say!!!?」 (Read in monotone)
I ask as a kind of aizuchi.
「Fufun！Well, it’s not like I wish for such an outcome.
So, be grateful that I have come all the way to deliver this report!」
Her words have become very condescending.
Playing along will only prolong this, so let’s get to the point.
「So, why will we fall?」
She turned serious upon hearing these words and looked over the gathered officials once.
And after a little thought,
「Well, it’s not like this doesn’t concern humans, so okay. Listen up.
Supporting him are Demon Lords Frey and Milim.
An invitation has reached me as well.
And…
Did you… by any chance call yourself one?」
She asked with a serious face completely benefiting the aloof Ramiris.
By the way, who’s demon lord Karion? I don’t remember fighting him, though?
「It is true that I have called myself a Demon Lord, but I don’t know anything about Demon Lord Karion’s murder…」
「Wait a minute!!! Is it true that Karion-sama has been murdered?!」
Interrupting my words, Grucius barged into the conversation.
Hmm? Could he be Karion’s subordinate?
「Demon Lord Ramiris, please answer me. Has Karion-sama truly fallen?」
But, whatever.
‘Tis time for the great detective Ramiris, right?
In other words… the culprit is Demon Lord Clayman!」
Completely ignoring Grucius’ words, she jumped straight to the conclusion.
As for her, she’s just reciting the line she read from a manga a second ago.
「Hey, I also agree with that hypothesis, but please answer Grucius question.
Has Demon Lord Karion truly been defeated?」
The gathered fell silent, awaiting her response.
It signifies the loss of balance among the demon lords.
Without a care,
「Huh? I don’t know. That’s the contents of the invitation sent to me?」
She nonchalantly replied.
She’s a kid after all. Though I guess it’s good enough that she bothered to come to let us know.
「So, for what purpose did you let us know this?」
So, deciding to become your ally, I came over.
「Hey, why are you discussing it all at once! What do you mean an entrance to your labyrinth?
And aren’t you treating Beretta like your own thing already?」
More importantly, Beretta wanted to say hi. Heeey, come over here!」
Without listening to others at all, she just says whatever she feels like saying.
What a ridiculously free-willed individual she is!
…………
…
Anyways, we decided to disperse.
Promising to let our guests know should any new information arrive, they left satisfied.
Well, for the Dwarf Kingdom, we only had to cut the connection, though.
Duke Elalude wanted to talk with his daughter more, so he’ll be spending a few days.
And though we had a selfish fairy barge in on us, I judged the conference a fruitful one.
Thus our impromptu conference came to a close.
Now then, after switching rooms, I had gathered the Departments.
Though we are using the small conference room, we were all able to find a seat.
Three voices are need to schedule it, a gathering of truly powerful individuals.
In the first place, these happen really rarely and are hardly mentioned in human literature.
The last one being over a thousand years ago and resulted in myriad casualties and great calamities.
Thus, it is commonly known as the banquet that brings chaos and destruction into the lands.
「Their current target is Rimuru-dana, so you best be prepared.
That’s if we trust Demon Lord Ramiris’ words, that is…」
Fuze said, worrying for me.
Being hunted by demon lords, though… cut me some slack.
Thus, I decided to hold a counter-measures meeting.
「Now then, I understand that it feels like we are continuing the conference indefinitely, but please bear with me.
According to Ramiris’ report, I am their target.
What do you think we should do?」
Anyways, I’ll ask for their opinion first as I always do.
When I point at her,
「How about we cut down all the demon lords?」
Calling on an idiot… my bad.
I felt a blood vessel pop on my head. Hadn’t something like this happened before…
「Shion, how would you cut them down? Do you have a realistic opinion?」
She hung her head in shame upon hearing my words.
「However, it seems strange that Demon Lord Milim had supported the notion.
Smells suspicious if you ask me」
Souei pointed out.
I also thought the same.
「Right. I can’t imagine Milim-sama betraying Rimuru-sama.
It’s baseless intuition. But I trust my intuition.」
Benimaru said.
The thing is, I don’t feel that I was betrayed by Milim.
I decided to believe in Milim.
「Kufufufufu. Well, if it comes down to fight against all the demon lords, let’s just crush them.
Frankly, Demon Lord Rimuru-sama alone will be enough!」
Shion nodded, happy that someone else agreed with her.
「Exactly! Isn’t it wonderful to be a newcomer.
He took the words right out of my mouth!」
The all nodded.
By the looks of it, more than half are in complete agreement with Veldora.
Everyone’s raring to go; bloodlust has filled the room.
Suddenly, the meeting was dominated by the War Party.
「Wait a second, relax.
So, something must have happened.
So we should think upon what has occurred」
I was successful at diverting the conversation from its dangerous course.
Let’s get to the main point.
「Right? Right?
In that case, shouldn’t we just blow Clayman away?」
Alright, I’ll go and cut that guy down…」
Stop getting ready to go… Benimaru and Souei, you too!」
Seriously.
And Ramiris is getting carried away as well.
「By the way, why? Why do you have so many powerful devils lying around here?!
At this point, isn’t it fine for me to have Beretta!」
She continued.
And, noticing that my comrades are strong, she’s getting carried away herself.
Her selfishness knows no bound!
「Would it be fine? I do not believe Karion-sama has fallen.
But, would you be willing to bring me to this Walpurgis Banquet?」
Grucius said.
Hmph. I might.
「Only the demon lord and two to three escorts can attend the banquet.
Individuals not involved in the banquet would be killed, you know?」
Ramiris responded.
On that note, I thought up something I wanted to ask,
「Hey, can you let them know that I will be participating?」
Everyone’s eyes focused on me.
This might also serve as a good test for the new barrier; and, worst comes to worst, I have the confidence to run away.
More importantly. I will never again let this city suffer a casualty.
Aaah. Seems like I’ve turned into a muscle-for-brains as well.
「Kuahahaha! He’s raring to go! Very well, I shall also go!
「Yes! If master Vel-chan is going, I too will be safe!
「…No? I’m not planning on protecting you at all though?」
「And what’s with this “master” thing…」
I don’t know when, but they have become manga buddies.
Being friends is good and all, but that feeling doesn’t seem to be reciprocated.
Thus, via a dedicated demon lord channel, Ramiris let them know that I will be participating in the banquet.
While she is busy with that, Beretta came up to greet me.
「I congratulate you on becoming a demon lord.
As a result, I have evolved from an Arc Doll into a Chaos Doll.」
He said, deeply bowing.
As a result, he nullifies essentially all physical or magical attacks, and, by combining demonic and saint powers, he evolved into a Chaos doll.
New spirit cores awakened within his body, and by mixing with the magic ones, they became Saint Demon ones.
I really want to study him, but it’s not the time for that now.
「O-oh. As long as you’re healthy.
「Ay! Your words are wasted on someone like me. I am looking forward to such a time.」
Well, as long as you ignore any unreasonable orders.
「Leave it to me. I will live up to your expectations!」
After such an exchange, Beretta sat down.
Myulan also wanted to settle her grudge, but Youmu stopped her.
So Beretta and Grucius will attend along with Ramiris.
While I was talking with Beretta, Shion was looking at me with a pained expression.
So, I decided on Shion as one of my escorts.
And, calling Ranga from within my shadow…
「I hope you would choose me. I will not lose to the likes of some demon lords!」
How reliable.
Benimaru and Souei are disappointed, but they’ll just have to get over it.
Along with Gabil and Gerudo, we have a solid defense system.
Destroying Templar’s in order to bring down the Holy Barrier takes priority, after all.
While waiting for Ramiris’ response, we are busy doing menial tasks.
In the end, my participation was recognized.
But, this presents a wonderful opportunity.
The demon lords I am fated to meet–Leon Cromwell and Clayman.
I have not forgotten the Orc Lord incident.
And more importantly, I worry about Milim.
Say your prayers.
I am not so naive as to forgive my enemies.
…As long as you’re not a beautiful girl…