Translators Corner (Cast: Clown and Pierrot)

Clown: Two verbs, three adjectives, three nouns and a conjunction appeared in court. Theyre due to be sentenced next week.

Pierrot: Beginning with a joke right away?

Clown: Well, I dont know how to start anymore!

Pierrot: Being in a mental hospital really messes with your mind, doesnt it?

Clown: No! Its these memories! I dont even know whose they are!

Pierrot: What are they memories of?

Clown: You, Aiko. The joyous face you showed me when we were picking out your wedding dress. The joyous face with which you praised every good quality of Miyaguchi Yojiro. And the bloody mess I

Pierrot: Thats far enough, Clown! You arent making any sense!

Clown: Sadly, I am.

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Editors Corner (Cast: AK & MIG)

AK: Ah, Clown-sama. You poor thing, hanging around the door to insanity. Allow me to welcome you!

Mental Institute Guard: Silence! Stop talking to yourself #002

AK: Yes, Yes I know.

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Birth of a Demon Lord Arc

074. Veldora

The moment I orderedWisdom King Raphaelto release Veldora, I felt an energy storm rage within me.

I felt a soul of overwhelming power be released.

(I am reborn!!!)

Dont you sound weird? I wanted to retort, but abstained and,

(Yo! Its been a while, how have you been?)

I offer a light greeting.

( Whats with that Im back and such a lousy greeting

But that was quicker than expected. I had thought itd be a while longer)

(Nope!Infinite Prisondid take a while, though.

Had myGreat Sageskill not evolved, itd take another hundred years.

(Well, my unique skillInvestigatorhas also been analyzing the prison.

Sadly, as it was sealed inside, I couldnt sendGreat Sagethe report.

How absurdly strong it was,Infinite Prison! As expected of a hero.

By the way, whats with the skills evolving?)

Veldora asked and I began the explanation.

My transformation into a demon lord made my unique skills evolve into ultimate skills.

Great Sagehad becomeRaphaeland its analytical abilities greatly increased.

(Hoho, so thats how it was. Oh, and you became a demon lord in less than a year!

Unlike those fakes, awakened demon lords are really strong, you know!

(Well! Who wouldve known! Could I be a genius?

I was the strongest slime around since birth though, jeez.

That much is a given, no?)

(Are you an idiot? Doing such absurd things. Indeed, I have felt you drawing out absurd amounts of magical energy once in a while.

And then going around naming people left and right you do know that whenever you didnt have enough energy it came from me, right?

What a ridiculous guy.

I thought that by having my energy taken by you would extend the imprisonment, but who would have thought youd shorten it by evolving.

Very unexpected, I must say!)

Eh? So the reason I was fine naming everyone was because of Veldora?

Never once did I think that the risk-free evolution I was witnessing was strange.

I guess I cant be naming people as recklessly anymore.

I see now I understand why the demon lords dont just quickly increase the number of their followers.

Well, this late in the game, lets just say that everything went according to plan.

(Yeah? I planned this all, though (a blatant lie)!

By the way, did a gift reach you?

The demon lord evolution mentioned something about gifts given to everyone I was linked to)

He made an incredulous face.

And thinking for a second,

(Ooooh! So thats the skill evolution!

My unique skillInvestigatorevolved into ultimate skillInvestigation King Faust.

Recognizing my inquisitive spirit, I was granted path to the ultimate truth!)

He is very excited.

Just as he looks, hes quite an airhead I guess.

Though thats perfectly fine.

To the greatly elated Veldora,

(Good for you, I guess. Skill evolution happens unexpectedly often, right?)

I ask,

(Fool! I didnt expect such a thing to happen for a few thousand years.

Well, since those whove experienced it dont go boasting about it, its more of a secret than anything.

You have experienced something truly precious!)

He responded.

I mean, yeah, considering that demon lords dont just awaken every day, it would be a pretty rare occurrence.

I do want to continue talking for a while longer, but Veldora is probably itching to go outside.

But I worry whether it will be fine.

Hes being traced by the Churchs magic, after all.

Wouldnt they find out the moment he exists?

(Hey, now that we cracked the seal and you have been reborn, will you go outside?

But, the problem is, you leak so much aura that everyone will find out soon I think)

(Would you be troubled if they did?)

Yes.

I wanted to jokingly say but,

Would I be troubled Nope, not in the slightest, I think?

If anything does happen I can always depend on Veldora.

(Nope; if I think about it, it doesnt trouble me that much.

So, as a medium, how about you use one of my clones?)

I offered and, creating a clone, moved the Veldoras consciousness to it.

Thus releasing him from my stomach.

I and my beautiful clone.

The only difference is its hair has now turned platinum.

Is what I thought

It suddenly started to grow, reaching 2 meters. And, the body turned firm, the face masculine.

Only my general facial features remained. He has become a good looking young man.

In short, this is how I would look if I made myself look like a guy. So I thought.

As I thought, hes a complete battle maniac. Taking on an easy to fight in yet intimidating form.

He didnt turn into a giant dragon, and I almost expected him to do so.

(Kuahahaha! I have obtained the strongest power! All who disobey shall die!!!)

And other such lines, Veldora said trying to appear like a stereotypical villain.

By the way, I remember that line. A boss in my favorite manga said it.

Hey old geezer. How do you know that line?

Kuahahahaha! The thing is, I was bored so I decided to analyze and read your memories!

Yo! You do know that doing such a pointless thing delayed the analysis, right?

Eh?

..Eh?

We were looking each other in the eye.

Unfortunately, I doubt there was anything pleasant in those memories.

That aside. Youve released me, you have my thanks!

He lowered his eyes and redirected the conversation.

At that moment,

Announcement. I have obtained two important pieces of information

Raphael said.

This is what he reported,

First, the establishment of a Soul Corridor with the individual: Veldora has been confirmed.

Individual: Veldora has been analyzed and the ultimate skillStorm King Veldorahas been acquired.

The effects of ultimate skillStorm King Veldoraare as follows.

Storm Dragon Summon: The ability to summon Veldora in his dragon form.

Depending on the amount of magical energy allocated, the summoning time is reduced.

Storm Dragon Release: The ability to have Individual: Veldora use a clone.

Even in the case of death, memory recovery is possible.

Storm Dragon Magic Archive: The ability to use Death Heralding Winds, Black Lightning, and Storm of Destruction

As described above.

Currently in use, the Storm Dragon Release has no time limit.

However, in current state, other skills ofStorm King Veldoracannot be used

Another bombshell announcement.

Are you kidding me

I relate the information to Veldora,

A Soul Corridor, huh. So all my memories will transcend time and space and are accumulated within you.

So, in other words, as long as you exist, I am immortal.

Even if I am again sealed in an Infinite Prison, all you have to do is to cancel the summon.

I mean, I always was nearly invincible, but now Im immortal as well

Well, that is assuming I continue living.

Seriously, what a terrifying tale this has become.

Imagine if someone attacks me thinking it will be a one-on-one and suddenly Yahoo!, Veldora appears!

Ku ku ku. How pitiful the opponent would seem.

What a ridiculous trump card Ive acquired.

Speaking of that, werent there two pieces of information?

The second: via food chain, a great number of abilities have been offered up to you, master.

Should I selectively eliminate some through combining and strengthening others? [YES]/[NO]

Not that Ill have the time to use them.

I mean, surely there are some who have spent years researching these skills. I wont be able to use them right away anyways.

So that should be fine.

I thought, and selected [YES].

Skills combination has begun, and quickly ended.

Announcement. Unique skillEndless Prisonhas been used as a base during fusion success.

Unique skillEndless Prisonhas evolved into ultimate skillCovenant King Uriel

What?

So I had acquired unique skillEndless Prisonas well

That was an important announcement but Raphael-san is completely unfazed.

Covenant, in other words, loyalty.

Perhaps this is the crystallized form of my believers loyalty.

A skill created by combining every that I had acquiredultimate skillCovenant King Uriel huh.

I check my strength after acquiring the skill. I feel an overwhelming sense of safety.

Perhaps this is the proof of my bonds with my comrades.

Hmm? Wait a second

Does this mean that I have acquired four ultimate skills?!

Now isnt it fine for me to be proud of my abilities? No, lets not get negligent.

Pitiful are the days of a proud fool, they say.

As someone who calls himself a demon lord, I cant let my guard down.

Right! Whenever I get carried away I lose. This is the time for utmost prudence.

Anyways, lets check its abilities.

Solution. Ultimate skillCovenant King Urielhas the following abilities.

Spacial Domination: The ability to to manipulate space to shift to a recognized coordinate. Movement Ability.

Defense Barrier: The ability to create a multi-layered defense, and distort space in order to create absolute defense.

Infinite Prison: The ability to completely seal the target with the ultimate seal.

Secluded Space: The ability to control heat by manipulating inertia. It is now possible to release and absorb heat at will.

That is all.

Upon acquiring this skill, relevant inferior extra skills have been removed

I see

Spacial Domination seems to allow me to transfer somewhere in a single moment.

Defense Barrier seems to now cover my body. My interference is unnecessary, Raphael seems to have it completely under control.

Infinite Prison can activate according to my will. It is the same barrier that trapped Veldora. In other words, those I capture can never get out.

I dont really get Secluded Space. I do believe I have a higher class flame manipulation ability though

As a test, I set my fist ablaze.

On my command, it disappears. Oh okay.

Without wasting the released heat, I can preserve the state of an isolated space.

Since it surpasses my understanding I might not be able to use it, but I do understand that its another absurd skill.

Lets leave it to Raphael-san.

Frankly, Uriels skills are instant travel, absolute defense, and sealing.

These I understand completely.

So arent I invincible?

No, no, I had just decided to stay prudent.

No getting on the high horse for this slime.

While I was verifying my abilities, Veldora was checking his own ultimate skillInvestigation King Faust.

Sounds like an amazing skill.

Its abilities include Thought Acceleration, Appraisal, All of Creation, Probability Estimation, and Pursuit of Truth.

Even I dont have the latter two. Unfortunately, food chain is not activating.

But, i probably wouldnt understand them anyways.

Thus having finished investigating my new abilities, I headed out.

We opened the door and stepped outside.

Gabil was kneeling there, waiting for us.

Did something happen?

T-t-today is t-t-truly a fortunate d-day

To find Rimuru-sama and V-Veldora-sama in good health

Hes trembling nervously.

I see, he noticed Veldoras rebirth.

No matter what form he takes, his presence gives him away.

And Dragonewts are far descendants of dragons.

Moreover, the monsters of Jura Forest for a long time revered Veldora.

So of course the rebirth would cause a panic.

I see, so even if him going outside wouldnt trouble me, it could cause a panic inside the city.

Veldora, you wouldnt mind me releasing the clone and having you hop back inside for a minute?

Hmm? Nope, not at all.

I havent finished reading this one manga through your memories, and I can use your eyes to obtain all the necessary information

He happily agreed.

For now, lets introduce him to department heads first.

After Veldora entered me,

Gabil, theres no need to worry that much.

If you look closely, hes a really nice dragon

U-umm

What would be the relationship between Rimuru-sama aand Veldora-sama?

And on that note, since when had Veldora-sama been reborn?

Trying to hide his trembling, he asked.

And I cheerfully explained.

Promising that Ill introduce him to everyone at the meeting of the department heads.

Now then, after returning to the city, I find it troubling, as expected.

Those who could notice noticed, it seems.

The word on the street is Storm Dragon has been reborn, so everyone is on their guard.

Oh, Rimuru-sama, you are unhurt!

We suddenly felt the rebirth of the Storm Dragon Veldora-sama from the cave.

Knowing that Rimuru-sama has headed off in that direction, we were worried.

Is my brother, is Gabil alive?!

Rigurdo was reassured by my return, and so said.

At the same time, Gabils sister Souka ran up concerned.

Hmm? Oh, no problems. Rigurdo, how are the preparations for the meeting?

Ay. Proceeding without delay.

More importantly, it seems that Veldora-samas presence is approaching here

Word does go around fast.

This is a good opportunity to introduce him to everyone.

Letting everyone know, we decided to hold a great conference.

Well also have Youmu, Ellen, and the other humans attend.

We need to decide our next steps, after all.

Souka, Gabil will be there, and you must participate too.

Let Souei know to gather every member!

Ay! I live to serve!

She exclaimed and ran off.

At a speed at which Rigurdo could not follow, she ran off to deliver Souei the message.

If I leave it to them, they should gather everyone quickly.

While that was being done, I had Rigurdo explain the Department Heads abilities.

First, Benimaru

Name: Benimaru

Race: Fair Oni

Blessing: Tempest Crest

Title: Oni King

Rank: A rank [EP: 213,000]

Magic: None

Skills: Unique skillGeneralissimoThought acceleration, Thought Domination, Prediction

. Extra skillFire ManipulationBlack LightningMultiple BarriersSpatial Travel

. Daily skills Magic PerceptionHeat DetectionMajestyHerculean Strength

. Battle SkillFire Transformation

Resistances: Physical Attack Nullification, Pain Nullification, Status Change Nullification, Spirit Attack Resistance, Holy Magic Attack Resistance, Natural Effect Resistance

In short, absurd.

Hes Tempests Commander-in-Chief.

Next is Shuna

Name: Shuna

Race: Fair Oni

Blessing: Tempest Crest

Title: Onihime

Rank: A rank [EP: 12.000]

Magic:Nature ArchiveElement ArchiveCurse Archive

Skills: Unique skillAnalystThought Acceleration, Appraisal, Incantation Voided

. Unique skillCreatorMaterial Conversion, Fusion, Separation

. Extra skillMultiple BarrierSpatial Travel

. Daily skillMagic PerceptionMajesty

Resistances: Status Change Nullification, Spirit Attack Resistance

Shuna also exceeds A rank.

Though shes not specialized for combat.

As for Hakurou,

Name: Hakurou

Race: Fair Oni

Blessing: Tempest Crest

Title: Sword Saint

Rank: A rank [EP: 65,500]

Magic:Fighting Spirit

Skills: Unique SkillMartial ArtistThought Acceleration, Supreme Acceleration, Future Prediction

. Extra SkillSage EXMultiple BarriersSpatial Travel

. Daily Skill Magic PerceptionMajestyHerculean Strength

Resistances: Status Change Resistance, Spirit Attack Resistance

As expected.

Sword Saint, huh. Fits him too well.

Though thats what we all tend to call him.

As for Kurobee, added on to his unique skillResearcheris the unique skillGodly Craftsman

He really is fully dedicated to the smithy.

As for Souei

Name: Souei

Race: Fair Oni

Blessing: Tempest Crest

Title: Yami (Darkness)

Rank: A rank [EP: 187,000]

Magic: None

Skills: Unique SkillAssassinThought Acceleration, One Hit Kill, Supreme Acceleration

. Extra SkillMultiple BarriersSpatial Travel

. Daily Skill Magic PerceptionFearMajesty

. Battle SkillsPoison, Paralysis, Corrosive BreathCloneWeb Manipulation

Resistances: Pain Nullification, Status Change Nullification, Physical and Spiritual Attack Resistance, Holy Magic Attack Resistance, Natural Effects Resistance

He too specialized in combat. Oh and One Hit Kill is not a physical attack, it targets the spiritual body directly.

So if they arent guarding their soul, it cant be protected against.

What a dangerous man he has become.

Now the problem child, Shion.

Name: Shion

Race: Evil Oni

Blessing: Tempest Crest

Title: The Immortal

Rank: A rank [EP: 224,000]

Magic: None

Skills: Unique SkillCookDecision Result, Optimal Choice

. Extra SkillSage EXMultiple BarriersSpacial TravelRegeneration EXPerfect Memory

. Daily SkillMagic PerceptionFearWar Goddess

. Battle SkillDemon Transformation

Resistances: Pain Nullification, Status Nullification, Physical and Spiritual Attack Resistance, Holy Magic Resistance, Natural Effect Resistance

She

After hearing Rigurdos report I went to check myself

But she truly surpasses Benimarus fighting potential.

What a terrifying girl.

And hey, whats with theDemon Transformation?! Shes a quasi-demon lord now.

I wouldnt be surprised if she were Demon Lord race by now.

Why do we need another dangerous individual on the loose?

Cut me some slack, will you

Next is Gabil

Name: Gabil

Race: Dragonewt

Blessing: Tempest Crest

Title: Dragon Knight

Rank: A rank [EP: 126,000]

Magic: None

Skills: Unique SkillTunerUnexpected Results, Fate Change

. Extra SkillSage EXMultiple BarrierSpatial Travel

. Daily Skill Magic PerceptionHeat DetectionSuper OlfactionMajesty

. Battle SkillDragon Knight TransformationFlame BreathThunder Breath

Resistances: Pain Nullification, Status Change Nullification, Physical and Spiritual Attack Resistance, Holy Magic Attack Resistance, Natural Effect Resistance

I dont know what this means.

I do know what Tuner means, but what kind of ability is it?

Probably, it might be a mysterious skill that activates when an attack doesnt land or to change the worst outcome into a fortunate one or something.

Is this guys life a joke or something?

As expected of Gabil.

Dont expect anything, and he wont betray your expectations.

He also possesses many resistances so hes unexpectedly strong probably.

Next, in charge of defense, is Gerudo.

Name: Gerudo

Race: High Orc

Blessing: Tempest Crest

Title: Orc King

Rank: A rank [EP: 147.000]

Magic: None

Skills: Unique SkillGuardianGrant Protection, Substitution, Iron Wall

. Unique SkillGourmetPredation, Stomach, Supply, Demand

. Extra SkillSage EXMultiple BarriersSpatial Travel

. Daily SkillMagic PerceptionSuper OlfactionMajestyHerculean Strength

. Battle SkillPoison, Paralysis, Corrosive BreathFull Body Armor ChangeThought Manipulation

Resistances: Pain Nullification, Status Change Nullification, Physical and Spiritual Attack Resistance, Holy Magic Attack Resistance, Natural Effect Resistance EX

Very reliable.

He can redirect damage to himself thus protecting the army using his own defenses.

I can expect much from him as a division general.

How many he can activate it on, however, is currently unknown.

Last up is Diablo.

Since he didnt feel like telling Rigurdo I went to ask myself.

I mean, I called him and he appeared.

Name: Diablo

Race: Demon

Blessing: Tempest Crest

Title: Demon Lord

Rank: A+ rank [EP: 444,000]

Magic:Magic Energy Manipulation ArchiveHigh Demon Summoning

Skills: Unique SkillGreat WisemanThought Acceleration, Thought Domination, Incantation Void.

. Unique SkillEnchanterFascination, Seduction

. Extra SkillMultiple BarriersSpatial Travel

. Daily SkillMagic PerceptionDemon Lords Ambition

. Battle SkillLaw Manipulation

Resistances: Physical Attack Nullification, Natural Effect Nullification, Status Change Nullification, Spirit Attack Resistance, Holy Magic Attack Resistance

Hahaha.

What a pleasant guy.

Hes become ridiculously strong.

He can easily become a demon lord already.

No question about it.

After Veldora and I, hes the next strongest guy in the city.

Letting him know to participate in the conference, I head to the large meeting room.

It will be an important meeting that will decide the fate of Tempest.

To aim to create a world where human and monsters can live together peacefully