Eight-star demon lords
The red haired demon lord stood up right after I devoured Clayman.
「Excellent, then from today onwards you will be acknowledged and known as a demon lord. Is there anyone who oppose of this? 」
Naturally, there were no objections as apparently, I had already been accepted as a demon lord long before this.
I was relieved. To be honest, when I antagonized another demon lord and had a quarrel I thought I would be a goner; It was a suicidal act!
「I believed that Rimuru was a guy that could get things done when needed to! If you like, I could allow you to be my follower. 」
「What’s with that!! What’s wrong with following me?!!」
Begged Ramiris.
On the other hand,
「Fufun! You want to get along with Rimuru because he’s my friend right? 」
「Wahahahaha! You’re so unpopular Ramiris! 」
「What was that ー?! Hiya! 」
Saying those words Ramiris performed a splendid flying kick towards Milim’s face but Milim deftly avoided it.
I stared at the two, amazed.
「Fun. I don’t want to admit, but there’s no other way. This mistress will not forget her grudge against the evil dragon over there.
But oh well, I’ll admit it today. If you survive the next Great War, I’ll play with you! 」
That’s what Ruminas said.
Since I was glared at with blood-thirsty eyes, I thought this bishojo was going to be a tough one, but it seems like everything’s fine.
「We approve of this, don’t we Old man (Dagruel)? 」
「Umu, yes we do indeed. I have nothing to oppose of this.」
TN Note: it’s like “hm…”, but Japanese variant.
Dino and Dagruel have also given their approval.
The issue the two talked about must be something major. It seemed that they were trying to protect me a while ago, they’re good guys.
「Fu, I have no interest in regards to who being a demon lord or whatever. Do as you like. 」
Leon said that, cold as usual.
Thinking of this, I stared at Frey and Karion. Frey noticed my gaze and stared back at me as if she were sizing me up.
「Is it fine? We’re in the middle of the feast, and I’d like to make a request rather than a suggestion but is it ok? 」
And such words were spoken.
Ruminas’ butler had set the round table I kicked back in its original position.
It seems compensating for this round table is going to be pricy… I’m sorry.
During the meeting, two maids came in to prepare tea.
Frey began to talk after everyone had calmed down.
「First of all, there are no objections to accept the slime(Rimuru) as a demon lord.
…no, it’s not necessarily irrelevant.
Even when I was fighting Clayman, we’re just neck to neck.
I have decided to become a subordinate of Milim.
I may be inferior as a demon lord, however my abilities in combat are decent.
What do you think, will you accept my proposal? 」
Saying this, Frey alternate gazes at Milim and Guy.
Rather, Clayman is the impulsive type, like a tactician. To think Frey would rely on tactics made them have a weird feeling in their gut.
Just before Milim was able to respond to the proposal,
I too, had lost to Mirim due to my inflated ego.
What if there is an emergency, or maybe the Hero appears? Giving this loser the name of a demon lord is presumptuous isn’t it?
Pleased to meet you, General Milim!”
Milim doesn’t have any subordinates in the first place. That’s why, there isn’t anything stopping Milim getting subordinates…
This then makes me wonder, what will happen to the subordinates of the two Demon Lords?
「Wait a minute, Karion! It was Claytard who was bad due to his negligence!
That’s probably unreasonable.
The other demon lords have a surprised look on their face in response to that recklessness.
「You bastards, don’t feign ignorance and lecture others. A little while ago you were,
『I’m good at breaking free from such things. 』
Or something like that isn’t it right? 」
A good imitation of Milim’s voice was used to re-deliver her lines.
Guy is surprisingly skillful.
「No! That, about that……」
「To, to have the audacity to say such a thing! When it comes to subordinates and servants, can you not speak to me so casually? Didn’t we pull off the trick together as well!? 」
Hearing Milim’s words, his head shook,
「No, if you want to, we can work together. After all, wouldn’t it be more fun together? 」
Thus, an instigation began.
Well, Karion being Karion,
「Don’t worry about it, but you obliterated my country!
You too, have the obligation to take care of us! 」
Smoke began to rise from Milim as she tries to comprehend the difficult words.
Milim who could no longer comprehend the meaning is now inches away from losing consciousness.
Finally,
「Eeeeiii!!! Whatever! Do as you like! 」
The smoke that came out of her head was akin to a volcanic eruption, and she stopped thinking.
She looks clever, but she’s no good at thinking.
「Hahaha. All right! Then today onwards, Karion and Frey are no longer demon lords.
You should have served Milim from the beginning」
Guy declares so with a laugh.
Thus, my Ascension as a demon lord has formally been approved.
The Ten Great Demon Lords is currently down to The Eight Great Demon Lords.
「I see, it’s not the Ten Great Demon Lords anymore.」
In response to my murmuring, the demon lords reacted jumpily.
「Disturbing huh. For the sake of our dignity, we must think of a new name」
Dagruel had brought up such an issue.
Eh? Is this such an important issue?
「Fortunately, we’re in the middle of the Walpurgis Banquet. All the demon lords are gathered here, so there is an abundance of wisdom floating about. 」
Ruminas made a serious Aizuchi.
TN Note: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aizuchi
Oyoy, it doesn’t matter our name is.
Besides, the humans already named us without our permission in the first place.
「Didn’t the previous “Ten Great Demon Lords” took about 3 months to decide? I’m already burned out. I don’t have any more energy to think~」
No no. You probably didn’t think even before you burned out.
Or rather, why did it take 3 months to think up such a name!
What I heard, is that during those 3 months the name “Ten Great Demon Lords” had already taken root amongst the humans.
In the end, it was decided to go with that name, but the needed assent weren’t obtained.
「Calm down you lot. Its times like these where we need to cooperate and get over it! 」
These are the words of Guy, and
「Eh? Eight Great……」
「That’s right. Now, it’s as Guy said! Give it your all everyone! 」
Ramiris restated this.
And as if cooperation and coordination were meaningless,
「Wahahahaha! I’m leaving it all to you guys! 」
「I have no interest in this matter. I leave it to you.」
Immediately, a few people had already started to interfere with the already fragmented cooperation between demon lords.
I thought it would be impossible to cooperate in the first place, and it seems like it really is.
Furthermore, when the atmosphere was about to get even more awkward,
「Oh, if that’s the case, then this is the specialty of my friend Rimuru! 」
Behind my back Veldora had said such a thing when he began to get bored.
Reading the mood, he indifferently continues reading on his own.
However, there was someone who nodded in response to Veldora’s words.
「That reminds me, it was you who named my subordinate (butler)! 」
It’s Ramiris
But this person… I caught a glimpse of her intentions showing, only to disappear right after.
If you don’t insert the interlocking nails, it’ll soon be too late.
TN Note: Interlocking nails are iron rods stabbed into bones to straighten them.
Well, I don’t really mind…but it’s up to Baretta’s intentions.
Oh no… the encircling net has already been cast.
Winking to each other, Guy said,
「Today, Rimuru has been recognized as a new Demon Lord.
Yes! The privilege to give us a new name!
Receiving such a great honor, you will naturally accept it, will you not? 」
This is, a wheedling voice.
And I remained silent, neither accepting nor rejecting,
「And besides, you are the reason why our numbers decreased. Take responsibility and think of a name already! 」
Suddenly out came an intimidating tone.
Whatever. I give up too.
「I get it already. Goodness sake, don’t complain if you don’t like the name. 」
I replied thus.
They relax while I substitute them in a tea ceremony. Completely leaving it to others.
TN Note: I think the tea ceremony is an idiom about leaving all the hard work to others.
Well then, this guy has high standing.
Earlier, Ramiris think Eight Great Demon Lords is fine right? I was about to say it, but the intimidating glares from my surroundings made me forget all about it.
Now what…,
「What about “Eight-Star Demon lords”? Even though I associated it with an Octagram? 」
[ED: I tried to think of new names for them, and ended up with these:
Octostar Demon Lord,
Eighth starred Demon Lord,
and my personal favourite, Octo-Dimensional star Demon Lord
None made it to the end.]
After I spoke, silence followed.
After a while, everyone opened their eyes in unison, and,
「It’s decided. A splendid name」
「I thought so! If it’s Rimiru I believed he/it/she can do it! 」
ED: Rimuru you damn hermaphrodite. Making my life so hard.
「As expected indeed! Bwahahaha!」
「In an instant! Wow. The last one took three months! 」
「……」
There weren’t any objections.
Even if anyone objects, I’m going to make that person think of a name instead.
In this fashion…from today onwards, the feared demon lords will be known as the “Eight Star Demon Lords” (Octagram)
Eight Star Demon Lords.
Demon race… The “Lord of Darkness” Guy Crimson.
Pixie race…The “Fairy of the labyrinth” Ramiris-chan.
Vampire… The “Queen of Nightmares” Ruminas Valentine.
Humanoid Demon race… The “Blonde devil” Leon Cromwell.
Slime race… The “Newbie” Rimuru Tempest.
I want a cool “Second name” too.
Well, there’s someone inside who will think whatever.
Currently, my territory consists of the entirety of the Great Jura Forest.
Frey’s, Karion’s, as well as Clayman’s territory will be merged and be under the rule of Milim.
Territory management will probably be left to Karion and Frey, as well as Milim’s people.
However, with the demon lord’s ring, it is possible to communicate with them.
The Demon lord’s ring can not only be used for communication, but also summons a spatial magic gate.
And that’s about it, which means I can come here without needing them to exclusively come pick me up…?
Thus, the series of events involving Clayman as the mastermind has come to a close, and I was recognized as the new demon lord.
Furthermore, I have officially stepped up to the position as the demon lord.
Guy had a thin smile on his face as he observed the demon lords.
Eight-star Demon Lords.
The distribution of forces is settled and everything has settled into a state of equilibrium.
There’s no difference whether he wins or loses, but even so it is natural for him to desire winning.
According to what Dino heard, the eastern empire is rapidly gathering forces.
And, we suspect that within the shadows of the eastern empire lies the presence of the “scorching dragon”, Velgurind.
Things have become interesting.
The challengers will give their all and participate in this fight.
This time’s Great War is going to be something truly “great”.
My own ultimate skill, 『Prideful King Lucifer』.
And,
Three major powers with the strongest abilities, the ultimate skills, are prepared.
In addition,
Within Ruminas, “Lust”.
And, to enjoy things…
About Shion… She already has combat abilities on par with the demon lords, and further growth can be expected form her.
TN Note: Except she used her blessing on cooking. Maybe she can learn to cleanly slice up enemies into meat strips?
The bud of jealousy has sprouted.
I confirmed what dwelled in these three at the same time.
Hopefully, I wouldn’t be drunk in jealously and collapse.
Guy thought of the future, and indulged in the rapturous feeling of his imaginations for a while.
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