That time I got reincarnated as a slime,no, a DRAGON?

CH-71

"Hmm..... Hmmm...." the one happily mumbling along was Ultima. I was looking out of the carriage with the help of magic sense. Looks like this is the first time in along time that she could go outside of Tempest to sightsee.

Nothing out of the ordinary happened till we reached the kingdom of Hyme. I don't how Gazel's entourage was reacting to all of this. We reached first, so we were showed our rooms. It appeared as if the entire event was only officially one day long, i.e., only tomorrow. It seems that Queen Luna is currently having a chat with Elmesia since she had arrived earlier. I was supposed to meet Queen Luna after dinner. Normally, this would be a sign of disrespect, but a maid had brought a letter to me written by Queen Luna herself stating that she had something important to discuss, which could take a long time.

I wonder what she wants to talk about.

After dinner......

After dinner, what I was awaiting came.

*knock**knock*

"Come in."

As I said that, a maid came into the room. She bowed and then spoke.

"Demon Lord Rimuru-sama, Queen Luna is inviting you for a late tea."
"Is that so? Lead the way." I say as I stand up.

"Why don't you come along as well Ultima? That's fine isn't it?" I ask Ultima and the maid respectively. The maid just nods.

"Are you sure Rimuru-sama?"
"Yep."

After that we follow the maid into a seperate room. After opening the door she just bows and then leaves after bowing. As I look inside the room, it is quite intricately designed. There are gold ornaments and ornaments of other precious metals. There were two couches placed across a table with three teacups placed on the table and some sweets. On one of the couch was Queen Luna.

So, both me and Ultima obviously sat on the other couch. I took a sip of the tea, but Ultima just took a few cookies.

"So? What did you want to talk about?"
"Well, it is regarding your Ultimate Skill 《Wisdom Lord Raphael》."
"How di you know about my ultimate skill?"

Even if she has a great analyzing skill, they can only figure out that I have an Ultimate skill. They should not know what Ultimate Skill I have. While I was thinking about what to do, Ultima had already made a move. She dashed straight at Luna ready to jab at her. But she was stopped by Luna. Ultima's jab managed to pierce through Luna's palm, but could not do any meanwhile damage.

"Ultima! Stop."

I then quickly shot a compressed air wave cutting off Ultima's right which had pierced Luna and create a barrier around ourselves. Just as I manage to put the barrier, Ultima's arm, which I had cut off exploded. It was mixed in with a variety of poison. I don't think that would be enough to kill Ultima, but it would definitely bite her if the fight dragged on.

Ultima was surprised to see her arm explode. Looks like she hasn't caught up to the situation yet. When Luna's blood splattered onto Ultima's hand, it continued to gain magic. It was as if it was being manipulated. This must be one of her skills. She must have something to control her blood.

"You really have quite good reactions."
"Hoh? I thought you would say instincts instead."
"Hmm? But you saw the magic being collected in my blood, didn't you? You would be a scary opponent to fight."
"The fact you say that and still decide to do something like this is quite concerning and contradictory."
"But I don't want to make you a enemy?"
"Huh?"
"You see, I have a unique skill 《Prophecy》 and it let's me see glances of the future."
"So?"
"There is a big storm brewing, and you were in the centre of it."
"What am I supposed to do about that?"
"Gain power and become stronger. Follow me."
"No. I still don't trust you."
"Is that so?"

She then releases some of her magical power, but not in a threatening way. But something caught my partner's eye.

<Master, it seems she has also received a blessing for her Ultimate Skill>

Just like my Beelzebub, huh?

"You get it now, right? I have the Ultimate Skill 《Sea Goddess Salacia》 as well as its blessing. I want you to get the blessing for Wisdom Lord Raphael."

I then stand up and signal Ultima to follow me. Ultima who had just finished healing and understanding what happened just silently stood up and followed me.

'I have to quickly get stronger and get an Ultimate Skill if I want to fight against them.' She thought to unbeknownst to me.

"By the way, was it because of your skill that there were three cups of tea?"
"Hai. I could see that you would bring Vio-, I mean Ultima woth you."
"Is that so?"
"Hai. Then I will be teleporting. Please follow me."

She said as she gave me the coordinates. This could very well be a trap, but I guess it is worth taking the risk. I still have that device in case I have to escape.

"Let's go Ultima."
"Hai."

After that I teleport at the coordinates she gave me.

As soon as I teleported, I could see Luna standing in front of me.

"Where are we?"
"In the Empire." She said as she began walking. I follow her as well.

"A shrine was made where Lucia obtained the power of Wisdom. Just like me, she had also obtained its blessing." She said without having me asking.

Lucia? If I am correct she is Milim's mother and wife of the true God Veldanava.

Soon enough, a shrine came into view.

"Is that the shrine?"
"Yes."

Silence fell again. Who knew silence could be so deafening?

"Did you know Lucia?"
"We.... were quite good friends."
"Is that so?"

Looks like she doesn't want to talk about this topic. I know more than not to wake sleeping tigers.

We reached the shrine in silence.

"You should go in."
"I guess so. Ultima. Stay here."
"Hai."

I then moved into the shrine.

3rd person POV

As Rimuru went into the shrine, the two girls outside stood in silence.

Finally, Luna decided to speak.

"It has been a long time, I guess."
"I guess."
"How long has it been?"
"20,000 or maybe 30,000 years. I don't know."
"Mou... are you angry with me?"
"No. Not really."
"Come on, Ultima-chan. I know you are angry."
"Don't call me 'chan'."
"It's fine isn't it? There is no one here anyway."
"Even then."
"Are you, by chance, worried about how powerless you are?"
"Did you get to know about it from your skill?"
"Nope. It came from my experience with you."
"Tch."
"Are you enjoying serving him?"
"Yep. If I have to take someone as my master, then Rimuru-sama is the only one."
"I know right? You are welcome."
"Tch. You were the worst person to summon me. You just summoned me and told me to not get summoned until Noir came to pick me up. If that wasn't enough, you even told me to take Noir's master as my master."
"I didn't order you to do so. I just told you that you will enjoy serving him. And you enjoy, right?"
"Tch. I can't deny that. Rimuru-sama's soul is quite beautiful. But now I understand why you told me to do so. It is because of your skill, isn't it?"

Luna just smiled back at her.

"Let's wait for Rimuru to come back." Luna said.

Both then silently stared at the shrine in which Rimuru entered.

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