Tempest vs the Entirety of the whole Western human countries has been finally ended. On the political side, there is a lot to consider but Rimuru will acknowledge that at another time. The Essential thing is Veldora, Rimuru, and Ramiris returned to Tempest healthy. As the last timeline goes Rigurd the Goblin lord in charge of the Tempest's Government prepared a feast after the intense battle they fought and became victorious. With the help of the freshly awakened Great Demon lord's Patrons and Ciel, the damages and debris of the Capital have been fully excavated and the City was Fully renovated. Smiles returned to Tempest even the paralyzed monsters were reactivated since the barrier was already lifted thanks to Shizu.
At last, everyone was happy except for two particular people.
"Oi, What the hell is this?!"
"Don't you mock us mere slime! are you saying me to eat this!"
"Regardless of its looks it's quite a delicacy you know" I reasoned
Guy and Velzard were captured and as a punishment, they will have to taste Shion's cooking in my stead. There are three distinct people who suggested this punishment.
"Oh my how the Mighty Guy has fallen" Ramiris teased
"Kufufu... This is delightful revenge"
"Well Rimuru really was special according to Milim"
"Shut up it's not him who defeated me!"
Veldora was just whistling but he is one of the three individuals who suggested this plan. The plan is to bribe Shion to cook something.
Guy and Velzard were scheming something but too bad I can clearly hear anything using {True Perception}. They are planning on breaking through the {Chrono Stasis}. But too bad not even a True Deity can break through that barrier the best action is to prevent getting caught with it but it's too late now. But I must say, to overpower a Catastrophe Class demon lord and a Catastrophe Class True Dragon, Ciel-sensei really was special.
[Report: Euzarania's Refuges arrived at the gate entrance]
The battle was not over yet, Milim and Carrion fought in Euzarania's capital which Milim successfully slaughtered him along with the whole capital thankfully Carrion chose the best course of action. With Veldora's alleged disappearance, he can at least secretly abolish the Non-aggression pact thus he ordered the capital's army along with its residents to set a camp at the Great Jura Forest. I am not yet a member of the Demon lords and I don't have the right to get the entirety of the Whole Jura Forest at least not yet. So they just came here to determine if we can become allies-- that's what I thought but when I came to the scene why are they fighting?
[Answer: Love Triangle]
Love Triangle?
[It seems the Individual named: Grucius immediately fell on Myulan's charms which enrage Youm.]
What an Idiotic reason to begin a conflict yet Youm was fighting relatively close against Suphia and Grucius. Unlike the schemer type Phobio and Alvis who thinks before acting Grucius and Suphia just immediately charges in Youm and yet he is managing both of them simultaneously.
Hey Ciel what the hell is happening here?
[It seems Youm's anger awakened him as a Saint.]
That guy can do anything for something trivial as love If I met Youm back in japan and said He will do anything in the name of love then I'm not gonna hesitate to punch him.
Saint if a human is too strong yet unable to become a True Hero he or she will become a Saint but honestly there are human saints who can rival True Heroes as the Guy Carrera fought in the empire Kondou and Ultima's Rival Damrada. Youm is a Saint huh? but that doesn't mean anything-- Hakurou has both titles of a Sword Saint and a Savant.
"Damn this human is tough"
"Yeah to be able to stand against one of the Beastketeers not to mention two of us"
"I'm sorry Lady Suphia"
"There is nothing to apologize about Grucius I myself realize my weakness too the two of us are getting rolled by this mere human"
They are not completely getting overpowered-- Youm while panting is out of breathing too he is panting too hard but of course, they are treating this just a little skirmish nothing big. Youm was just an acting hero, not an actual fighter compared to Tempest's executives. There are no stakes here all of the Tempest's fighters are active at the current moment. Youm realizes that there is only one reason why Youm is continuing this fight.
[Answer: To impress Myulan]
But if Euzarania's stray army decided to hold real hostility here they will get evaporated in a second. We have the freshly awakened Patrons, A True Hero, A True Dragon, and many more capable fighters. Last time it was Benimaru who only received the evolution and the other Kijins just received his evolutionary gift but this time all of the Kijins are True Demon lords even Shuna who barely made a major battle. Well anyway, that is my thought process this battle is just created solely because of Youm and Grucius's rivalry even Hakurou was just watching the development of his student's strength. It's getting a little too old now maybe I stopped them.
"Hey Euzarania people I know what you guys are after-- I wanted to hear your stories"
I called to them and the one who confronted me was Alvis.
"Are you the ruler of this place?"
She asked
"Yeah, I am Rimuru Tempest. I know your circumstances we will gladly temporary take you in"
"Ehh-- that easy? what are your motives"
"It's not like I will take you all in for free of course we only have the same goal"
"Same Goal?"
"We will declare War on Demon lord Clayman a few days from now"
"What's the meaning of that-- Why is Clayman involve in our Circumstances"
"Then-- Do you notice anything different from Demon lord Milim while fighting Carrion?"
"We don't know that but we have a witness Phobio"
"But Alvis are sure leaking information of someone we just met"
"I guess that's natural then-- Welcome to Tempest enjoy your stay you guys are free to do what you want while staying here then it's up to you to determine if we are foes or not"
The Beastketeers look at each other looking skeptical about my proposal.
"Do you still have doubts?" I asked
"Of course"
Well, it's too unnatural to take in refugees of some countries you don't even have a relationship with.
"Don't worry you can say I am just attempting to help my friend, Carrion"
"Ruler of the monsters, are you acquainted with Lord Carrion?"
"Yeah"
Hearing Carrion's name the Beastketeers immediately trusted me.
Demon lord's Castle
While repairing the whole Tempest. Ciel finished the grand Castle of Tempest. Unlike Guy's or Milim, Tempest castle is really useful it's not like the design of the Castle was somewhat similar to a fortress. Since Tempest doesn't have any real royalties and we only consist of politicians and Fighters-- Their Queen and King were not actually married and only acting on paper so we decided to build a multi-purpose Castle instead of a grand castle. A country's real wealth is the wellness of its citizens, not structures and establishments. That's the Philosophy I decided to follow-- the castle was not made to show off our wealth but to produce multi-benefits to the country as a whole. It was environmentally friendly. Benimaru, Shuna and the other executives decided on transferring their lodging to the castle. It was a huge improvement in efficiency since the Executives doesn't need to walk that far to reach their working stations. I really wanted to reward everyone especially those three girls the Testarossa, Ultima, and Carrera for their hard work but they said.
"We can fit in in just one room-- it was unbefitting for someone like us to occupy that valuable space of Lord Rimuru's Castle"
Or so they say
But since we don't want the castle to be cramped the only ones we can accommodate were the highest executives along with their chosen elite, someone who is directly serving me, and guest we need to welcome.
I know I said that this is a multi-purpose building but this building is 100 meters in height. Lodging on the top building with a roofless terrace was the Dragonewts. The higher floors were special facilities like a meeting room, indoor/outdoor bath, Special training room, Dojo, Dinning hall, Reception, Office, Grand Kitchen, Laboratory, Storage. While on the lower floors it consists of rooms and lodgings. I take it all back Ciel kinda overboard
But that is not all there are underground rooms. This is where Souei's team resides in the Investigation Department's secret Office, Underground prison, and let's call it, for now, Underworld - a room where the Greater Demon golems were placed. Fuze told me they are terrifying that's why Ciel decided to hide them from the public.
Ciel teleport me to the Prison
[Understood.]
As Ciel answered I immediately got teleported to the underground prison
Oh no!
What the hell did Veldora and Diablo do to these Guys-- Guy's eyes were dead!
Velzard too! She is in a pitiful situation even the prideful Guy finally decided to ask for my help "Hh-help" He said timidly
Hang in there--
"W-water please..."
I immediately tried to heal them but there is no sign of getting better.
Ciel, what happened? I know Shion's cooking was a Cataclysm but didn't she obtained {Cook}
[Allow me to project it to Master's brain]
Ciel showed me what Diablo, Ramiris, and Veldora schemed.
<<Lady Shion>> Diablo called to Shion
<<Ohh Lord Veldora, Lady Ramiris was it, and Diablo-- what do you want>>
<<Listen here Lady Shion-- it seems Lord Rimuru was exhausted with the fierce battle-- we heard Lord Rimuru wanted something to eat so we approached you to ask for a dish.>>
<<WAIT?! Really???>>
<<Yes... So we request a sample dish>>
<<Leave it to me-- Don't worry I will deliver it to Great Rimuru myself>>
<<Eek>>
<<No... no Lady Shion please let the assistant secretary at least do some work... Overworking yourself is bad for your health>>
<<I guess that's true... Fine then I will get to cooking while Diablo at least do the job of distributing it to Lord Rimuru>>
<<Oh as expected of Lady Shion>>
<<Leave everything to my Greatness>>
<<Oh yeah... Lady Shion -- there is also a request from Benimaru-dono>>
<<Young lord? Does he want to taste my cooking too?!>>
<<Yes, he said he wanted to taste Lady Shion's 'shitty' cooking>>
Immediately the ground trembled Shion was smiling but there are veins popping from her face.
<<Does Young lo- Benimaru really said that?>>
<<Yes... He said he doubt miracles will happen that easily>>
<<I see, then I shall fill his belly until it explodes>>
<<Please separate Lord Rimuru's and Benimaru-dono's part>>
Shion left them but she was not happy she was too pissed.
<<...>>
That's the end of the projection
Wait did Benimaru really said that?
[Answer: Negative, It was a ploy made by Diablo]
But how did they manage to know Shion's terrible cooking If I remember correctly it was the most confidential information of Tempest since this Restart. Only Me and select individuals know Shion's Catastrophic cooking.
[Answer: It should be obvious by now]
Shion cooked my dish and testified Benimaru's dish but in reality, Benimaru's piece was forced to consume by the prisoners. It's scary how Diablo easily deceived Shion, wait it's not. Shion really was not sharp deceiving her was like bribing Milim.
Now let's return to the present time. Velzard was traumatized and Guy lost the strength to be a sentient being.
After using a large amount of Hipokute herbs and healing abilities Guy and Velzard barely made it through. "Thanks"
Regaining their senses negotiation started abruptly.
"Thanks for that"
"Well I can't let the overseer of this world die from Shion's cooking"
"We can forget that topic and move on to the business, You, you are an Awakened One right?"
"Yeah--"
"A very powerful one too," Velzard said
"You are a mystery that appeared out of nowhere"
"How about joining the Great Ten Demon lord-- I will prepare your seat by me personally"
"Besides joining our council will let you get closer to your 'lover'."
"That thing again... It's a misunderstanding that Ramiris caused on Milim's brain"
I complained.
"Well, considering Ramiris it's not farfetched then what's your answer to my proposal?"
"There is no need"
"What?"
"I'm planning on joining with my own power-- then how about a pact of forgetting everything that happened here?"
"And what are your motives?"
"I came from the future-- and soon we the demon lords will face the most corrupted villain in existence. I don't want to reveal my trump card to that fellow"
"Corrupted villain?"
I explained everything to Guy about Yuuki's goals and his despicable action.
1. Stealing Veldenava's powers.
2. His plan to destroy the world.
3. Assassinating Rudra.
4. Abducting the strongest hero in existence and forcing her to become his pawn.
"Stealing big brother's remains? how vile"
"We understand that but who are you? I felt a similar presence coming from you"
"Oh- I am a True Dragon and a Demon lord at the same time"
Velzard look startled but Guy immediately went to the Demon lords' business
"I think I understand now-- fine I shall keep all of this confidential"
"Thanks"
"Since you came to the future then tell us what is all of this crazy fuss about. First was the eruption of Multiple wars the new Monster Kingdom vs Human countries, and next Milim destroyed Euzarania"
"It's Demon lord Clayman's Ploy"
"Clayman? that weakling???"
"Yeah... he tried using Milim to awaken himself as a True Demon lord"
"But that is not how it works. If you wanted to awaken you need to do it yourself"
"He doesn't have the ability to awaken as one so he is using Milim as his strength. That on the table is a Walpugris already commenced?"
"Yeah"
"He will use that to accuse me of killing his underling and accusing Carrion of betraying the non-aggression pact-- then I'm gonna join the Walpugris and destroy all of his arguments. Is it alright for me to join?"
"I understand I will prepare it myself while keeping you confidential"
"Thank you you can leave now Someday come visit as allied visitors instead of prisoners perhaps in that time you can taste Shuna's cooking instead of Shion's"
"Please don't let me remember it already it's hell... That Guy Noir forcibly opened my mouth to eat the fill"
-"Then let's meet again Rimuru"