Dino and Dagruel
We left the forest on our way to the Demon Lords’ Walpurgis Banquet guided by Ramiris.
Seeing the marshes below us testified to our current speed.
Veldora personally found assuming a giant form troublesome, but as we had Shion, Beretta, and Grucius who couldn’t fly, I asked him to put up with it.
On that note,
「Ramiris, were you planning on walking all the way to the banquet room (?)?」
I asked.
In response,
「Hmm? Oh, walking there was hardly a problem.
If I did, I’d always have someone pick me up on the way there!」
She gave an answer that I couldn’t exactly wrap my head around.
Chances are, that someone has a spatial travel type ability.
Overcome with a feeling of dread, I dared to ask,
「Eh? There’s no way I would know!」
“What the hell! We’re flying by your request and to your directions!” I stopped myself from saying.
Well, there’s no need to keep on flying then. So we decided to land and proceed while enjoying our surrounding.
The moment you leave the Jura Forest you are already in Demon Lords’ lands.
Compared to human cities and villages the magic energy density is higher, but not at levels at which humans couldn’t survive.
Are there also few monsters naturally appearing here?
I decided to ask,
「Ah, even if we call it Demon Lord’s dominion, unless we are talking about their residence or perhaps their province, normal people can also live here.
As long as they pay the demon lord the appropriate tax, their safety is guaranteed」
Veldora explained.
Why don’t you know! I wanted to retort, but gave up.
「But, there are also demon lords with unknown demesne.
Of them, I only fought the Giant Dagrule and the Vampire Ruminas.
As for Ruminas, I turned the Vampire Country into ash, so when she came at me for real, I decided to withdraw!
The other one was the king of demons.
His castle is located on the continent of ice, and it’s damn cold. No humans live there.
Going there would be boring, so I hadn’t gone. Moreover…」
At that point, Veldora’s words became rather unclear, and
「Anyways, there’s no need to go to the middle of nowhere! Kuahahaha!」
He laughed trying to hide something.
If my country was turned into ash, even I’d get mad.
As for the ice continent, unless I’m going to have some business there, I see no reason to go. So no need to think about that.
I probably should have based them on Milim instead.
No matter how many times we battled, since she never went all out, I don’t have enough data.
And, I can’t believe Milim would support a subjugation order for me.
I can, however, imagine that she has some reason for all of this.
Let’s decide this after we meet.
If Ramiris is correct, we’ll be shown the way by one of the demon lords soon.
So while we were enjoying the breeze, we chanced upon two men approaching us.
A tall (huge!) chestnut haired man, and a slovenly green haired delicate man.
Did they come to meet us? I thought and looked at them,
「Yo! Ramiris, how have you been?」
What a weak aura you’re giving off.
I had just convinced myself that I was feeling someone with a similar aura」
The conversation begun thus.
「Oh, Dino, huh. Well done coming to get me!」
「Ah, Dagruel! We were just discussing our last battle」
Whether they came to meet us is yet unknown, but that they know each other is certain.
When I introduced myself,
「Heh, so you’re this time’s main character, huh. So, why are you being hunted?」
「Oh, it’s a pleasure to meet you. I have never heard of a slime becoming a demon lord」
They said, surprised.
Why am I being hunted, huh? That’s what I would like to know.
「Iya~, no idea, really…」
I said and summarized the events up until now.
They are a friendly bunch. But, I couldn’t analyze the depth of their powers.
As expected, all I knew was that they are demon lords.
After listening to my story, they thus decided…
At the moment, these two do not believe I had killed Karion–with whom they are good friends.
But, if I did not have proof, my subjugation my have been decided by a majority vote.
Such are the rules of the powerful demon lords, it seems.
Karion excluded, I now need to get five demon lords to object to the request to overturn it.
In other words, I have fallen into someone’s wicked trap…
Though we haven’t met, the culprit is Clayman.
Of course, trying to fight all the demon lords at once would be suicide.
Of course, that’s as long as they don’t challenge me.
These two believed my words.
Though maybe they’re just that pure.
Veldora, while in the middle of learning to repress his aura, was talking with Dagrule.
He’s really excited about having his opponents underestimate him only to freak them out by suddenly releasing it.
I know what manga’s knowledge he filled his head with, but this does bother me a bit.
Dagrule is enthusiastically listening to his explanation, nodding and agreeing.
In fact, right now his aura is that of a normal human.
Surely he has already heard everything Veldora has to say…
「So in other words, if I learn to control my anger, I will obtain new powers!」
Somehow, an outrageous conversation reached my ears.
There’s now way a demon lord called “The Continent’s Anger” could control it and turn it into energy!
And anger runs in the Giant’s veins.
So a rampaging 12 meter tall giant… a truly troublesome demon lord he is.
Anyways, it seems that they have decided to have him practice to control his anger, but that’s no longer my problem.
If he fails and rampages in his own country… I’ll just be happy if he doesn’t come to complain to me later.
The other demon lord, Dino is…
They seem close, and their conversation smooth.
That’s probably because Dino was once – a long time ago – in her care, so he’s addressing her politely.
「By the way, Ramiris. Haven’t you shrunk since we last met?」
「That must be inconvenient. Have you inherited all your memories?」
Well, since I am the strongest, this kind of handicap is natural!」
「Bah! Do you take me for a fool? Why bring up such a small fry!
Though I can easily take Guy out with a single punch, I just don’t feel like it!」
This, too, seems like a fun conversation.
So let’s make a mental memo: “Guy is dangerous”.
The conversation eventually led them to discussing their subordinates.
Ramiris was proudly showing off Beretta.
「With him, I can finally pay back the demon lords for calling me a runt and loner.
「Eh? Can I break him?」
If you do… I’ll go to Guy and have him punch you as punishment!」
「Or so I say, but isn’t this amazing? If I look closely, he’s truly dangerous!」
Dino, whose eyes were half asleep until now, suddenly opened wide.
And pleased by the result,
「Right! Right, right! Well, now even my persuasiveness must have increased」
She said, while trying to emphasize her non-existent chest.
Whether Beretta is fed up with her by now is unknown, but he’s silently carrying out his guardian duties.
Things continued on like this for a while, but then I decided to ask.
「By the way, where are we headed?
Oh, and are you not bringing anyone with you?」
From what I could see, they were only happily walking nowhere.
From what they said, they didn’t want to oversleep, so set off a bit early.
In any case, we don’t know the way and neither do they.
But, well
「「We’ll have someone come and get us」」
They said, carefree.
I took it out from within my stomach, and setting some tableware and sheets, started preparing it.
Well, I guess I should be happy to have met two demon lords.
Since she made quite a lot, we could easily serve two more people.
As expected of Shuna.
Though she does possess the unique skill『Cook』, not knowing the basic makes it a huge waste of talent.
After the meal, while we were enjoying the tea,
「By the way, are you not bringing anyone with you?」
I asked.
Since generals and captains have participated in the banquet before, they thought it should be fine.
Is that fine? I wanted to ask, but couldn’t.
Seems like there are demon lords with no followers. Milim seems the same, so that I can easily accept.
A long time ago, there were demon lords who would bring over a hundred individuals to flaunt their power.
So, they decided that you had to bring someone of at least low class devil ranking.
Anyways, in order to prevent such foolish actions, they decided to limit the number of participants.
Though there are many demon lords who participate with a clear lack of confidence.
While we were discussing these things, I suddenly felt a rift open up in space.
In front of us, a gate has opened.
From within, a beautiful woman wearing black maid outfit came out and bowed.
「I have come to guide you, Ramiris-sama.
If you will, please follow me」
She said, while keeping the gate open.
A true professional.
This maid, feels as overwhelming as Diablo–the “Demon Lord/Official”.
She’s clearly dangerous.
「Oh, if it isn’t Mizari. It’s been a while! How’s Guy doing?」
「Ah, is that so. You never change. Whatever」
She says while jumping into the gate.
But the maid is Guy’s subordinate, it seems.
Well, that depends on the situation, though.
Ahead await the rulers of this world.
But I was not afraid.
While steeling myself, I proceeded into the gate.