Not calling anyone out or anything but for some reason, some people were worried that I wouldn't make this a Male Rimuru story just to be clear if I'm writing I would only do Male Rimuru sorry just wanted to clear that up also I heard your requests so Ciel will stay in Rimuru's consciousness unless it's good for plot
Ciel: It's not fair
Sorry but the majority vote rules and don't break the fourth wall or I will nerf you to Raphael
Ciel: Understood
With that let's get into this
Rimuru appeared suddenly in the world that he was told about by Ciel
Rimuru: Well now that I'm here first thing's first Ciel nerf our power to Demon Lord's level
Ciel: Understood
Rimuru: Can't make everything too easy so what should we do first
Ciel: currently Master is right where he should have the most enjoyable time
Rimuru: Right well I only see a kingdom so I guess I should head there
Suddenly the sky turned into a crimson color and what looked like portals suddenly appeared and out of them came monsters of various kinds they began to attack
Rimuru: Ok Ciel just to clarify the stuff coming out of the portals is bad right
Ciel: Yes Master the creatures appearing from the portals attacking innocents do possess evil intentions
Rimuru: Good and why do sound so exasperated I don't know how things work here
Ciel: It's your imagination
Rimuru: Whatever
Rimuru then summoned a sword and a replica of Shizue's Mask and put them on
Rimuru: Now let's have some fun
Ciel: Yes Master
Rimuru then assisted the Knights and adventures in defeating the waves because of his efforts there were no casualties in this location sadly that couldn't be said for everywhere else meaning a certain Demi-Human girl still holds the same fate for plot reasons of course and a lazy writer
SHUT THE F*** UP
Rimuru's efforts were recognized by the knights and adventures and because of them he was able to be granted an audience with the king
Rimuru: (I hope that we can make a good impression on the king)
Ciel: You have nothing to fear Master and if all else fails there's always regicide
Rimuru: (THAT IS COMPLETLY UNNECESSARY if they don't like us it's their loss we can find other kingdoms)
Ciel: Yes Master
Rimuru: (That sound of disappointment in your voice is concerning me)
Ciel: It's your imagination
Rimuru: (Right)
Myne: You must be the blue-haired masked hero that everyone speaks of
Rimuru looked to see a girl with red hair
Rimuru: (Wow what a hottie) Y-yes my name is Rimuru Rimuru Tempest nice to meet you
Myne: I'm Malty but my friends call me Myne it's very nice to meet you
Rimuru: Nice to meet you as well I'd love to chat but I have an audience with the king that I need to attend
Myne: Well don't let me stop you
Rimuru: Right I hope I can see you later
Rimuru was almost in the throne room
Rimuru: (Wow what a nice girl)
Ciel: . . .
Rimuru: (Did you say something, Ciel)
Ciel: No Master
Rimuru: (Ok then . . .)
The door to the throne room opened and it revealed the King, Rimuru bowed in respect when appearing in his presence
Aultcray: You may rise
Rimuru: Thank you, your majesty
Aultcray: You have done well to quell the waves in the area you were not a single life was lost for that I would like to request that you aid the 4 Cardinal heroes in their battle against the waves when they arrive
Rimuru: Understood it will be done, your majesty
Aultcray: You may stay in the castle until they arrive you may then pick the hero you desire to accompany and set out on an adventure with them
Rimuru then stayed in the castle until the day after the 4 heroes were summoned and arrived
Rimuru: (I wonder which one I should ally with Ciel do you have any suggestions)
Ciel: If what Master desires is the most difficult time I recommend the Shield Hero
Rimuru: Any difficulty will just make this more fun so yeah I think I'll do that
Rimuru put on his mask he kept it on the entire time he was in this world never taking it off unless he slept in his room after making sure he was away from prying eyes Rimuru was walking toward the Throne room early for the selection of the hero he would ally with
Myne: Good Morning Rimuru
Rimuru: Oh hello Myne
Myne: Have you heard the news about the Shield Hero
Rimuru: No
Myne: They say he's unfamiliar with this world unlike the other heroes and he may be someone that you'd have to take care of and be a hassle to ally with
Rimuru: I see thanks for the tip Myne
Myne: Of course Rimuru
The adventures lined up to choose which hero they would ally with they all chose quite quickly except Rimuru
Rimuru: (Ciel who would you say among the 4 heroes has the most potential)
Ciel: That would be Naofumi Iwatani Aka the Shield Hero
Rimuru: (Well then he has the most potential and he should be the most fun ally to team up with the choice is obvious then)
Rimuru then walked behind Naofumi
Naofumi: Huh 3 there 5 there 4 there but only one here
Naofumi looked quite disappointed that more people didn't want to team up with him but he was grateful for the ally he had even if it was only one
Naofumi: Well thanks for teaming up with me despite the popular opinion
Rimuru: Don't mention it and don't worry I promise I'll do what I can to be a great ally to you
Myne: You are quite fortunate Shield Hero Rimuru's efforts led to him defeating the waves and protecting everyone in the vicinity single-handedly
The other Heroes looked at Rimuru quite impressed and a bit envious of Naofumi for having the strongest member
Naofumi: (Wait he?)
Myne: Sir Hero will you please allow me to switch parties
Motoyasu: You sure
Myne: Please take no offense it's merely because while The Shield Hero has one of the strongest he still only has one member I'd like to accompany them as well
Rimuru: (Is she joining because she's into me awesome)
Naofumi: Alright thanks you two
Each hero received 600 silver and left
Myne: I beg your pardon Shield Hero sir let me introduce myself my name is Myne Sophia It's an honor to fight with you
Rimuru: I'm Rimuru Tempest
Naofumi: I'm Naofumi Iwatani nice to meet you both
They all shook hands Myne guided them both to a shop she trusted
Rimuru and Naofumi: (So cute nothing beats having a girl in your party)
They both arrived at Elhart's shop
Rimuru: You two can help yourselves I'm confident in what I have
Naofumi: Really, well if you're sure
Naofumi tried to pick up a Sword but he couldn't
Rimuru: (Ciel is it possible to allow Naofumi to use other weapons)
Ciel: It is possible but it would require you to go above your level as Demon Lord
Rimuru: (Why is that)
Ciel: Him not being able to use weapons is more than just a problem with his Shield but this world's reality you would need to alter reality to change this matter
Rimuru: (I see well if other past Shield heroes could do it I'm sure he can after all he's got me sorry Naofumi but I'm afraid I'll get too spoiled if I use too much power in this world but is there anything we can do for him)
Ciel: If he wields other Shields his Shield should be able to copy their abilities
Rimuru: (Alright let's try that then)
Rimuru: Hey Naofumi since you can't use other weapons try holding other Shields it should allow you to obtain their power
Naofumi: Really well I'll try
The process was successful and despite Elhart's complaints Naofumi copied every shield in the shop
Rimuru: Sorry if this is like forgery but it's not like it shares with anyone else here take this for your trouble Rimuru handed him 10 Gold coins
Elhart: Well since you compensated well I suppose I won't complain
Rimuru: (Good thing I had Ciel make this worlds currency in advance)
The party of the Shield then entered the field that for grinding thanks to their combined efforts they were able to reach a relatively high-level Naofumi used his Shield to absorb some of the drops and so did Rimuru when no one else was looking
Naofumi: Nice we already reached level 5
Rimuru: Looks like our combined efforts paid off
Myne: If this keeps up we'll be more than ready to fight the waves
They revisited the weapons shop and bought new equipment for Myne and headed to a local tavern to rest and discuss our plans for the future
Myne: We have all this wine here aren't you two going to drink some
Rimuru: No thanks I'm not really in the mood (Since it always takes away its effects)
Naofumi: Yeah me neither I'm not into alcohol
Myne: That's too bad this is a really fantastic vintage
Myne drank what was left of her glass
Myne: After the long day we've had I'd love to share it with you two
Naofumi: (All of a sudden she's twice as seductive)
Rimuru: (Being this hot isn't fair)
Naofumi: I'm sorry but I really just don't care for it
Rimuru: Let's just say alcohol doesn't really do it for me anymore
Myne: Well too bad
Naofumi: I think I'll turn in early tonight is that ok
Rimuru: Yeah I'll join you
Myne: I'll head up after finishing your wine although drinking alone gets so lonely
Naofumi: Thanks again you two for joining up with the Shield Hero who can't fight I decline the drink tonight but I swear I'll make it up to you someday Myne
Myne: It's totally fine I mean it
Rimuru: It's no problem besides out of all the heroes you interested me the most In that don't think us joining you was out of pity I look forward to the adventures we'll have in the future
Naofumi: Thanks guys see you in the morning
Rimuru: Good night Myne good night Naofumi
They all had separate rooms Rimuru went to his and immediately fell asleep by the time Rimuru awoke it was well past noon
Rimuru: Crap I overslept and I don't even need sleep, hope they didn't leave without me
Rimuru immediately got ready for the day and knocked on Myne's room door but received no answer he did the same for Naofumi but there was no answer
Rimuru: (As I thought they left without me)
Rimuru went downstairs
Rimuru: Hey do you know where the people I was staying with went
Waiter: You didn't hear the news or the knights coming in this morning
Rimuru: No I overslept and I'm a very heavy sleeper
Waiter: That Shield guy was arrested for raping that girl you guys were with
This news shocked Rimuru
Rimuru: Where did they go
Waiter: To the castle
Rimuru bolted out of the tavern and ran to the capital
Rimuru: (This can't be I admit I didn't know him for that long but I don't believe Naofumi would do that, then again I could say the same about when Yuuki I first met him, no I shouldn't jump to conclusions without the facts Ciel what happened last night)
Ciel explained the true events to Rimuru
Rimuru: (Damn who knew Myne was such a perfect liar she could give Yuuki a run for his money no one may believe me but I gotta find Naofumi hold on you obviously knew from the beginning she was lying no wonder you sounded so exasperated but still I can't complain I wanted a challenge and I got one)
Ciel: Master should've been able to tell from the beginning
Rimuru: (Look I heard her dub voice alright)
Fourth wall Rimuru FOURTH WALL
Rimuru: Sorry
Rimuru arrived outside the castle where he found Naofumi leaving with his belongings stripped of him and the look of a different person in his eyes
Rimuru: Naofumi sorry I just woke up what happened in there
Naofumi: Shut up you were probably in on it too weren't you
Rimuru: Listen I know what people are saying about you but I don't believe you'd do that
Naofumi: I'm not gonna let you or anyone else trick me again
Rimuru: Naofumi I know you must feel hurt and betrayed but you need to listen to me, dude
Naofumi: As if I could trust you when you haven't even shown me your face yet
Rimuru hesitantly took off his mask and had a sincere look in his eyes
Rimuru: Naofumi I'm Japanese too I'm also from the same world as you
Naofumi: What, how is that possible when you're not a hero
Rimuru: I died by being stabbed to death saving a co-worker and got reincarnated as a slime
Rimuru appeared in his slime form and looked up at Naofumi
Rimuru: And I'm not a bad slime slurp
Naofumi: Wait that's a quote from a video game
Rimuru then went back to his human form
Rimuru: Exactly look I know you have no reason to trust me but I swear on my original Japanese name Satoru Mikami I had no idea Myne was going to betray you and if I did I would've tried to stop it
Naofumi took a moment to try and consider everything he said
Naofumi: . . . Alright I see no reason why you'd continue lying if you were but still it's best you leave hanging around the Shield will get you a bad reputation
Rimuru: I don't care, friends, are friends regardless of how convenient it is and since you trust me I've got a gift for you
Rimuru handed Naofumi a cloak that was quite identical to the one you know except far stronger because the author is lazy
I WILL SEND YOU TO THE SHADOW RELM AND REPLACE YOU AND NO ONE WILL OR COULD KNOW THE DIFFERENCE
Naofumi: Thanks Rimuru
Rimuru: I keep my word and I promise to be your ally to the end no homo
Naofumi: No homo
The two then walked out of the castle convinced they could trust no one but themselves
That's all, for now, hope you guy's like the direction this is taking and I know the writing is a bit lazy I'm sorry, expect more in the future
Special thanks to a certain writer for introducing this quality meme to me