That Time I Got Reincarneted as Slime

Chapter 28 - Jobs

Making new friends is good and all, but will everyone get along?I had such a worry for a bit, but it was quickly dispelled.The ogres who have evolved into Oni.Perhaps as they evolve closer to their ancestors they'll unlock some special powers.I know I said that it seemed like their powers surpassed A rank, but as their powers stabilize, they could end up falling down to A-.Even so, they have clearly become very strong.And furthermore, in a battle, perhaps more than physical prowess, special abilities are the key to victory.I, myself, defeated Ifrit thanks to abilities.So I must admit, I am rather interested in what kind of abilities their bodies hold.Also, because of the evolution, the clothing they wore doesn't fit them at all.Since their bodies shrunk (though they are still bigger than the goblins) the sizes are too big.Their armor broken, and their weapons chipped and cracked.Curiously, they had dressed looking like soldiers fleeing from a battlefield.And since their sense of style I found curious, I decided to ask「Ay! Some 400 years ago, a young lad wandered into ourvillage.The villagers were suspicious, but the Chief warmly welcomed him.Around the same time, a lesser dragon was rampaging in the forest. After expressing his gratitude, the lad defeated the dragon.The villagers hallowed his name, and passed down his praise to us.We began imitating the lad's attire, and that has been how we dressed ever since.」And that's how it is.They imitated his equipment and successfully recreated it?「So, you recreated the equipment yourselves?」「As you say. The lad had taught us various techniques, and through trial and error, we learned them. Kurobee, for example, is a blacksmith, and specializes in swords.」Oh! To think that we already have someone to make swords...Let's quickly introduce him to Kaijin.Since they've already met yesterday, the discussion didn't take too long.In fact, as if they had known each for years, they quickly started producing new weapons.Let's leave it to them.Moreover, there was something surprising!This world also has silk products.Most of clothing I've seen so far were made from something that looks like hemp. Goblins' original clothing, for example.Well, whether it actually is hemp or not, I wouldn't know, but it certainly looks like it.But I digress. About silk.That is something that can be harvested from a Hell Moth–a monster living near the Ogres' village. Well, to be more precise, it's from the pupa.If the larva grows into a hell moth, it is a powerful monster with bewitching powder that is ranked B; however, during its transformation, it is perfectly harmless.So you look for cocoons and gather those.Shuna is an expert at this, and has been called the fabric princess.Let's introduce her to Garm and Doldo.Garm is in charge of everyday clothing and underwear.Doldo focuses more on dyes and high class attire.While we cannot make those yet, we are making arrangements to produce them eventually.As for hunting the cocoons–we left that to the goblin cavalry.And while they're at it, they'll capture some larva to breed in the village.As I don't know much about silkworm cultivation, this may just end up succeeding through trial and error.However, as we may eventually get some decent clothing, the pain may be worth it.About my steel thread pile..."I leave it to you!" I told Shuna, and handed it over.「Got it! I'll make you proud, Rimuru-sama!」She answered with a bright blush.Adorable. She must be at that age where she is happy to be depended on.As an ogre princess she probably hadn't worked with cloth besides as a hobby.So even a bit of responsibility seems to make her happy.The dwarf brothers are also happy to be working together with her.Just please, don't touch her...Unlike how she looks, that girl's frighteningly strong!Probably, if they try touching her ass, they won't be seeing the sun rise again.These two are pretty perverted, so it makes me worry.Well, the only reason I can worry about them is my lack of sexual desire.If I had it, I'd have to worry about my myself over any other person.Cause she's so damn adorable!Truly an Oni-hime(hime meaning princess).You'd be risking your life each time you'd flirt with her.「Shuna-sama. Shuna-sama has found employment?Please calm your worries for I shall devote myself to Rimuru- sama.」Shion pushed herself between me and Shuna.It looked as if sparks were flying between them... nah! I was probably just seeing some optical illusion.「Ufufu. How could that be if I shall be the one to care for Rimuru-sama?」「Perish the thought, Hime-sama, I shall not let it come to that!I personally shall fully devote myself to Rimuru-sama!」*Bachibachibachi* (Lightning sparks)See? They're perfectly civil!And besides, I require no one's care.Having lived alone for a long time, I can manage all household duties.So... let's take our leave.Is what I wanted to do...「Rimuru-sama! Between myself and Shion, which would you fancy at Your side?」They didn't let me run away.「Ah, yeah. Shuna has her weaving, right? So I'll depend on you when you're free, maybe?」Depend regarding what?I don't get it. Shuna, on other hand,「Understood!! I have been favored, right!」Ah, yeah. That's right. Let's leave it at that.「Right! Glad to have you!」She smiled and nodded at my words. Cute.「In that case, for the time being, please leave Rimuru-sama tome, Hime-sama!」「(Tch.) Please take care of our lord!」「(Fufu.) I live to serve!」Somehow, the conversation grew heavy.At that moment , it felt as if the temperature dropped in the room... but I probably imagined it.You know, there are plenty things in this world to which you absolutely should say: I probably imagined it! This was one of them.