Saare, Bacchus, and Garde are out of their breaths. Meanwhile, Rimuru who hardly even sweats the knights are on their wit's end.
Hinata realized that they are on verge of defeat. Tempest's executives handled the Holy knights an overwhelming defeat in all troops.
Mustering up all of their remaining fortitudes. Hinata dashed in and launched at least 3 {Melt slash}. But it still the same, Rimuru greatly overpowered them, with speed beyond their comprehension. And a strength exceeding their imagination Rimuru was facing their sharp weapons head-on.
Rimuru grabbed the blade with his bare hands alone.
Seeing his overwhelming power, Hinata's cool was finally shattered.
"Why? how are so strong."
"I'm just that mighty, far mightier than four of you combined."
"I hate to admit it but you are correct"
The sound of the opening of a large gate resounded throughout the arena.
Being overpowered by Rimuru doesn't necessarily mean Hinata was weak.
Just while amid their 'fierce' battle Hinata was able to acquire new powerful abilities.
Now Hinata was capable of casting the powerful attack called Melt Slash.
And after that, It leaves the matter to her Upgraded Unique Skill: Mathematician. Allows her to have a little glimpse into the future.
It was a decree of strength Hinata can previously dreamed of.
But in front of her was an individual beyond even imagination.
Hinata for the first time was tasting defeat.
Hinata slashes back and forth with a sour look on her face.
As for her adjutants, they are on a break. Their mischievous foe is yet to draw that Katana on his waist.
During the battle, Hinata recalled what Luminous once said. It was True Hinata didn't come to Tempest for the Storm Dragon. Demon lords are the most powerful magic-borns but there is still a difference in strength. Demon lords are the Western Saints Church's main enemy, why? Because True Dragons are the epitome of this world they are the incarnation of elements and the organization is not confident enough to take them on. With the Exception of the Storm Dragon Veldora who is regularly wreaking havoc, the other True Dragons are surprisingly tranquil.
And so, the Western Saints Church remained their sights on the Demon Lords and Demon Lord candidates in the Monster legions while just keeping True Dragons at bay.
But according to Luminous, there are Demon Lords who relinquish the peak of power.
The First and Second Demon lord Milim Nava and Guy Crimson, even the forever confident Luminous vexes just pondering wherein opposing them.
The Gap between an E Class adventurer and a C Class adventurer was fairly small compared to the difference between a Disaster Class and Catastrophe Class (S - SS).
That's why Demon lords have huge margins of power compared to each other. But Hinata wondered what about the Demon Lord in front of her?
A new demon lord and the whole world were yet to know his valor.
As for now all they know was the new demon lord already accomplish astonishing feats.
From absolutely out of nowhere Bacchus, Saare, and Garde confront Rimuru whilst Hinata is in deep thoughts.
The three of them are already panting tired of the long going battle,
They flew in the air. Rimuru wondered what the three are up to.
Suddenly multiple magic circles have been written from above the air and to Rimuru's ground standing.
"This is... Trinity Disintegration"
Rimuru first thought about how the knights were able to learn that.
"Well you are not Hinata's disciples for nothing, Impressive"
Rimuru remarked.
Let me provide you prayer to the divine
I hope and desire for the power of the holy spirits
Listen to my appeal and overcome all in your way
Trinity Disintegration..!
As the chant finishes the multi-layered attack magic circle correlates with each other.
The whole arena shone with blinding lights of gold and white. Thus...
"This is the most powerful offensive spell of Holy Saints Church! Take this Evil Demon Lord!"
They wrathfully exclaimed.
To Rimuru it was nothing impressive, Hinata who is thrusting Multifold of Melt Slashes was the foremost impressive.
Instead of running away, Rimuru ambles in.
Hinata, the knights, and the audience were amused.
Any time now the Trinity Disintegration will fire and should evaporate Rimuru without a single trace.
"Hey Hinata"
Rimuru inquires frigidly
"Hm?"
"Why did you leave Shizu-san's place?"
"Why are you asking that now? I don't want to remember but perhaps because I don't want to be a bother."
"Bother? Shizu-san never thought of you as a bother"
(Yes, I never thought so)
Hinata already knew that's why it's one of her regrets.
"Don't play dumb right now. You are selfish Hinata... If you really thought of yourself as a bother then why are you trying to get her back now? She is the Queen of this Kingdom"
"That's..." Hinata uttered with a forlorn expression.
Rimuru's smile returned to his face and said. "Don't worry If you are worried about Yuuki's nonsense I can guarantee you it's a false accusation. We are treating Shizu-san as a Queen-like what we are supposed to do. Now then shall we begin"
The Trinity Disintegration finally sets off and blew up the entire surroundings beside Rimuru.
It produced a smokescreen that made the Knights' sense of vision awry.
Grigori, Bacchus, and Saare felt extensive fatigue as they could no longer remain in flight.
"Lady Hinata and the others... won? Oi— Oi Demon Lord Rimuru just got hit by the most powerful offensive attack of Holy Saints Church there is no way—"
"Kufufufu... Observe" Responding to Arnauld's claims who is standing beside Diablo
"{Beelzebub}..!"
A Familiar voice shouted and instantly the intensive murk was eaten away.
The trio's attempt was all in vain.
Arnauld's eyes widened, Disbelief in what is happening before his very eyes.
"H-h-he! is unscathed?!"
Rimuru's figure did not vaporize in fact as the mist goes by they were able to observe Rimuru's figure just casually patting specks of Dirt out of his black jacket.
Rimuru intensely looks at Hinata.
"Looks like your adjutants can no longer help you"
Hinata grinds her teeth and launches an even more powerful set of multitude Melt Slashes that transcends the Speed of Light.
On the other hand, Rimuru is just masterfully evading without even attacking Hinata.
There is still uncertainty to Hinata, she is already resolved on withdrawing or even offering her own life as compensation for all of the trouble she caused.
But there is still one shrouded mystery.
"Is Rimuru just that forgiving?" Hinata thought to herself
She is conflicted with these thoughts.
"That's right I have no intention of killing you"
As If reading her thoughts Rimuru suddenly declared in the middle of their blows.
"Shizu-san entrusted me her students that includes you, I will continue to bear that responsibility forever."
(Please have some rest too)
".....The Deceased Shizu-san...." Rimuru softly mumbled, in a level of even Hinata wasn't able to hear him
(Thank you Slime-san)
"Am I hearing that Shizu-san's voice again?"
This humidity in the air... Rimuru was positive, even in this Restart that Shizu-san was watching over him.
"Huh?"
Hinata's eyebrows arch upward
(I hope me in that Timeline will venture more that I wasn't able to accomplish, Slime-san please create a new wondrous world again)
"Yeah, that's why I am here—Creating a world for everyone to live in was the very component of my existence. Please guide me again, Shizu-san"
Hinata was questioning what Rimuru's sudden blabbing was about but certainly, she heard the word Shizu.
"An opening!"
Hinata suddenly staggered.
"Take this Melt Slash!"
Melt slash is the best Card Hinata got in her hands— It's her best ticket on eliminating me.
As Rimuru expected it's time for the familiar masked Girl to intervene in the fight.
Shizue stepped in blocking Hinata's Melt Slash with her own blade.
"What?" Rimuru was astounded
That Melt Slash was kind of extraordinary it feels like her attack became light itself as multiple elements coated the sword's Edge.
Hinata's mood was greatly alleviated just seeing her figure.
"Shizu-sensei..."
Shizu-san's hands stretch to Hinata's shoulder.
"Hinata you've grown."
"I really wanted to talk with Hinata. Can I borrow a little of your time?"
With just one word from the influential Shizu-san, Hinata immediately nodded her agreement.
And there is Rimuru complaining. "How Come you listen to Shizu-san in the first sentence, and I went hell just having you to listen to me?!"
Hinata brushed off Rimuru's criticisms and immediately face her attention to Shizu.
Hinata was able to ascertain the Shizue Izawa standing in front of her was real and not someone bogus phony.
With just her smile Hinata's suspicion was cleared out.
"I'll be frank, I'm not worried Hinata will become a bother— I was worried about Kagurazaka Yuuki. I find it strange that I'd never lay a finger on his corrupted ambitions, but now I understand... My reasoning was restricted by his skill back then. Being awakened As A True Hero— I am finally freed from his Skill Jurisdiction."
The Word True Hero has little meaning to Hinata, after all, if a Society proclaimed a person a Hero—She would immediately assume a Hero. Maybe If Hinata met a True Hero then she would get enlightened and see the distinction.
"No way Yuuki would do that!"
Hinata refuted
Cutting in his sentence Shizu continued.
"You are also affected Hinata, even now you are."
"Right" Rimuru said, satisfied.
Maybe a little gloomy since in Rimuru's thoughts.
"Why the heck Hinata trust Yuuki that much?"
"In other words, Yuuki is the culprit?"
Hinata ponders.
Everything was set now.
"I was wondering if I could fight Hinata?" Shizu-san requested.
"Why are you asking me? It's up to Shizu-san and Hinata."
Rimuru answered ambiguously
It seems Hinata wanted to fight Shizu too so Rimuru let the ladies let loose.
It's been a while since Shizu and Hinata trained with each other.
And with Rimuru chanting the signal to begin the bout.
"Begin.!"
Both of their feet dashed at the same time, It was a dazzling display of Sword art.
Hinata was firing Multiple Melt Slashes to Shizu while Shizu was able to parry the "Unblockable attack"
At least for Rimuru as a True Demon Lord.
Hinata really is extraordinary, to at least have a fairground against a True Hero such as Shizu.
"Well it's fine I'll let them enjoy their touching reunion" Rimuru thought.
As for him, well Rimuru got a responsibility to make sure there are no casualties (Rimuru means in the Holy Knights side). He doesn't want a single Holy knight to die.
Rimuru nonchalantly left the battlefield.
He immediately poured a Full potion to Grigori.
"I did Great! Lord Rimuru!~" Shion boisterously declared.
In a way, Shion did the worst since Grigori almost died. But Rimuru was afraid of Shion causing havoc again so he decided to not voiced a complaint.
"Aha—haha—ha right..."
If he would pick who performed the best among his retainers it would be a win for Diablo.
Physically-wise Diablo's opponents are lightly injured, but mentally-wise they are on their wit's end.
Shion was clumping her fist hoping her evaluation was better than what Diablo did. But she didn't let it show to her face.
She joyfully lockdown her on Rimuru who is pouring potions.
"Get off you nuisance!"
Surprisingly they heard Souei yelling which is generally unusual. Souei is forever cool which dragged both Rimuru and Shion's attention.
"Aaaaaa Lord Souei, how mean!"
A Red-haired Holy Knight and a stature blonde Holy Knight were clinging to Souei like a leech.
Their words don't correspond with their expressions, Rimuru thought.
They are screaming "how mean" but clearly their faces are savoring Souei's coldness.
How should I put it? This is the second time and I still don't know what did they do during their fight.
"Lord Rimuru, I'm terribly sorry— I was practicing the art of torture and somehow it turned into like this."
He is pushing them away but somehow the two girls' holds are too sticky.
Rimuru was puzzled about what torture Souei conducted. More worried about what type of torture caused such a reaction.
✻
Somehow the Holy Knights are alive.
Souka and the other backups arrived at the stadium as we concluded the battle.
It's about time to wrap this up...
"Haaaa? Get away from Lord Souei"
Of yeah right... every single person in Tempest knows Souka likes Souei—maybe except for the two of them.
Souka tried pulling the two ladies away from Souei but they are unrelenting. With their paws directly attached to Souei, they are like a cat not letting go of the fish they snatched in a local market.
"Master..!"
Ranga joyfully dashed to my side.
"Good job Ranga!" I gleefully pat Ranga as his reward.
"Master! These two (Leonard and Fritz) are the best candidates to be my playmate to test out my evolution!" He proudly beseeched.
"Um Good for you then..."
Looks like they are deeply exhausted
"Then can I play more?!"
Ranga let out cute dog noises.
How can I refuse if you swag your tail adorably like that?
I slide sidewards and saw Leonard and Fritz behind Ranga, begging me to not let them play anymore.
They are in Dogeza, it really must have been a rough time.
"Sure why not!"
I declared
I can see Fritz and Leonard's soul leaving their vassals.
"But not right now Ranga... let them rest for a while then you can play later."
"Oh, I understand"
Ranga's tail hung downwards but I felt bad for Fritz and Leonard's soul.
As I glanced over them it feels like they are relieved rather than feeling saved. Well not now but still your playtime with Ranga is not over.
It's about time to conclude this. Or so I thought
[—!]
What's up Ciel?
[A Large Quantity of Condensed Aura fastly approaches the Arena— It's magicule level is off the charts.]
And before I can turn on my Perception, The upper open part of the Arena has been nested with a Large raging Dragon.
Roaring is a grudge against humans.
All of the individuals in the arena couldn't help but cast their gazes on the open top of the Arena.
Hinata and Shizu-san's bout was halted immediately after witnessing that Dragon.
The Holy Knights' strength is none at their disposal
And besides...
Hinata, Shizu, Diablo, Shion, and many more... those who can still fight stand beside me for a possible joint attack.
I would like to entertain their request but that Dragon is not a normal Dragon.
"Rimuru"
"Rimuru-san..."
Clearly, they are saying make use of our strength and defeat that thing together.
"No, I'll go exterminate that thing alone"
Hinata's was bewildered.
"Huh? what do you mean! I know how strong you are but don't underestimate me. If Yuuki can defeat a Dragon there is no way I can't"
"No, That is not a normal Dragon (Dragon Race) it was the epitome of nature A True Dragon"
Baffled on the message relayed on their minds they are saying what?!
The average Holy Knights went feral. True Dragons are God-like entities— Even the highest Demons have no match for them. But immediately they are evacuated successfully by Advisor Hakurou.
"Are you saying that Dragon is comparable to the Storm Dragon Veldora!? Impossible! I'm sure there are 3 existing True Dragons right now. The Scorch, The Ice, and The Storm."
Hinata Explained.
"That is the Chaos Dragon."
".... You are gonna fight a True Dragon?"
Rimuru smiled nonchalantly "I like those odds"