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Audience with Monsters

One and a half months have passed since I had ascended to a Deressed well Gerudo’s command and capacity for construction has allowed the project to progress just as planned[1]

Furtherest of the three Dwarf Brothers, Mildo, had actually revised h artistic value As expected from a dwarf, no, this was the work of a true artist Simply splendid craftsmanship

With this, the workmanship can even please those from royal families For me, who has a rather low level of artistic capacity, it’s quite helpful to have someone around with such talents

Even with Mildo’s additions, there will still be plenty of tiin

Regarding Underground LabyrinthDungeon, the prospect for it was very good,[2] there were still various things that I wanted to look into further, such as the Labyrinth’s design, but I had to entrust the reh there were plenty of things I wanted to get involved in, I si

To celebrate my ascension, or rather, to truly ascertain it whether I really aun gathering one after another at the Monster’s CountryTempest

It would seem that they wish to swear their loyalty to the Deain the Divine Protection that such a Lord could provide

However, if said Demon Lord lacked the ability to lead, said Lord would surely plunge them into a certain path of destruction, rather than prosperity

Until now, the Great Forest of Jura was under the Divine Protection of Veldora, who had protected the region, turning it into a non-aggression zone

The nonaggression area was now governed and under control of the new De body of the newest Demon Lord who suddenly appeared Moreover, it became known to most that this Des To discover that the new protector of the forest was such a being, certainly it would not be unreasonable for the representatives of said races to feel rather insecure about their futures

Today, I was dressed in ceremonial fashion

Today, I orshiped as a Great Demon Lord

In the appearance of Slime

It would seem that I’ve already been turned into an ornaami mochi[3] that decorates a Kamidana[4]

Wouldn’t it just be fine to leave a clone instead ofto sit here…?

Well, I did say this, but it was immediately rejected with smiles Yep, it sure is so wonderful that the Departreement at times like this I really appreciate their desire to have me wait here

Reluctantly, I was displayed and was ‘requested’ not to move

Honestly, I was amazed at their preparation for the event to the extent that they even had Magic clothes for a Sli monsters ished for an audience withup and kneeling are unnecessary, but showing dignity is i with the Department’s demands It can be said that the usual slinity

Well, I don’t really care

However, as interesting were the reactions fro, as if I was an ornaaze upon the monsters as they introduced themselves

The reactions could be said to be divided into three groups These were those who held ad, and finally, those who held great fear

Fro, there were even a few that were looking down onrather convenient

The real problehtened Those often cause the real proble on it further

The first people who I granted an audience were those who believed in reat respect for me Mostly those who I have already established ties to previously

This time, it was the Lizardh Orc

「It has been a long time, Rimuru-dono… no… I should say Demon Lord Rimuru-sama… On such a joyous occasion, we also-[6]」(Gabil’s Father)

Seeing as he was so tense and talks stiffly, I cut hi ti so formal

I’m quite indebted to you for the alliance, so please treat me well from now on, just as you have before」(Ried to dispel his troubles and his worries seemed to disappear After that, he seeinal bold personality suited to the leader of a species

「No no! There is no reason for such kind words, Rimuru-sama!

By the way, that Gabil Has he been any use to you?

Honestly that good for nothing son」

To the public, Gabil was exiled and disowned by his father From his tone, it doesn’t seeht now

His father is a serious person, but he also has ood leader

As I was pondering this, I suddenly ended up with an idea

「Oh, that’s right, Chief Allow ive you the name ”Abil” After all you are Gabil’s father, or rather for you having no naranting

I emphasized the father’s part, I do want to have this disownet to persuade him indirectly

I wonder if he noticed my intent…? Chief No, Abil nods with his thanks

「As your will! I swear upon this naet any or, he then departed frour to have hiur nodded and left with Abil

By the way, it was certain that Abil will evolve into Dragonewt

The nae amount of Divine Protection onto him and cost a bit of power, but it’s still a problehtlessly

Above all I don’t have intention to do that Please excusethe Head was a forratitude for Gabil’s efforts, but in the future Iafter Abil was Clan Heads of the High Orc, They had cos with only a few people as escort

They didn’t bring any guards with thehly

The several people they did bring were their child and grandchildren

Naturally, their food situation were improved, their lifestyle also improved

Above all, the children were born, and that every child was born as a High Orc Because of that they felt a great level of astonishment and joy, they wanted to report it to ht to myself that it would only be natural that their children would becoh Orcs, but I was told that it was actually exceptionally rare

As it would turn out, the birth of a variant would noreneration With their birth rates now decreased, they could now focus on child care and develop force, I instructed thereat care

A child was a treasure Even in a different world, this still re truth

I had been worried about how they wouldnaht decision

I had wondered it otten coave the their naht not get used to it But after awhile, they will get used to be called with that na just fine without any na too much

As the last member that composed the Great Jura Forest Alliance

The Treants[8] also cas

Well, I say the Treants, but since they can’t move, the one that came was actually the Dryad’s[9] Trainee-san froical power

「It’s been a long tiratulations for your ascension to a Demon Lord」 (Trainee-san)

Without any hesitation, she offered her greetings

I was also helped by her in the past, so I owe her and the Treants quite a bit

Fro our mutual relationship

As for now, it seems there wasn’t any i was troublesome for her

Actually, before me Trainee-san’s body become rather thin

「Well, this and that

Until the Fairy Queen has completed her reincarnation, we had to remain behind

Since we couldn’t e thisinteresting?

Fairy Queen Noshe doesn’t eous person

Inface

「Eh, really? The Fairy Queen you say? Do you know the name?」(Rimuru)

「Yes, it‘s the Great Rao, it was she who arbitrated with evil people, and after that her appearance vanished」 (Trainee-san)

I want to pretend I don’t hear anything

The Rae were absolutely not match I’m certain of that

However…… It see for her return

She must never think that the Fairy Queen had becomes one of the Demon Lords

Should I let her know and then recruit them as my subordinates?

「Umm I may have a clue about such person, but」 (Rimuru)

「EEEH!? Is that is that true!?」 (Trainee-san)

She reacted with earth-shattering power after hearing my words

Let’s just introduce her If she saw that Chibikko, she h, I never expect that Ramiris was actually so my will, I decided to let Traynee-san meet Rareatly

SERIOUSLY? Ramiris was the reincarnated (?) for beauty, the elegant appearance」(Trainee-san)

Trainee-san was adratitude

Who do you said that again? I don’t really understand

Especially, the elegant part Even if you search Ramiris from top to bottom you would found NOTHING that match with the description

「You heard that!? Hey, you heard just a ht?」(Ra towardsaround , she really overjoyed

Oh well, I don’t care

To meet with comrade by chance was a happy event

By the way, to had joyous reunion was just the first part, so I spoke once again

「Anyway, how aboutinto Ramiris’s labyrinth?

You see, since that place is near Tempest and it was also Raood

The floor can be enlarged easily, there are also a lot of eleForest floor too!」(Rareed with my proposal

After all, inside the labyrinth Ramiris’s subordinates will be iinal role, I decided to estion

「However As a someone who lives in Jura Forest, shouldn’t’ ill be affiliated under Rimuru-sama?」 (Trainee-san)

Trainee-san was seriously worried about that

The actual place, when I gave Raranted her extraterritorial rights on that place

The Inside of the labyrinth was under both of my and Ramiris’s control, it was a special area under the ad that and I also added that for now ih Trainee-san was hesitating, she quickly recovered and decided to consult about this matter with the Treant elders

After that, she returned using teleportation

As expected of soic power of nature, she had quite the convenient skill

Although it looked like spatial transfer, its invocation was quick

But if I use my analysis ability, I would probably be able to learn it soon

After three days, the consultation between the elders had been coain came

She then i she spoke was,

「We, the Treant and Dryad, would like to relocate under the protection of Raive us your approval, Rimuru-sama?」 (Trainee-san)

Her request was stated as so

Naturally, I gave out my approval to her

「Thank you very ave my consent, Trainee-san was elated

However, there was one probleantic trees? That was the question

However, even so the solution was unexpectedly easy

Ramiris will opened the labyrinth door over there, and transfer them as they were to the Labyrinth

Because, I don’t think that the Treants could relocate by themselves

However, since Ra, then it could lead the labyrinth inside to beco weeks

The increased control of thethe Labyrinth reh the nuuides inside the labyrinth

The 95th floor was established as the residence of the Treants to reside, they could replace Ra that floor

Thus it will becoreeneries

That floor had the widest area, with a diameter of 5 km

And, around the door that lead to the 96th floor was the last Record SiteSave Point[12] and there would also establishment like Inn and etc before the boss

They could also open a business like Equiph quality weapons and armors in their storefront, which can only be found and purchased here

But since the custo the shop will just be a hobby

Surrounding the area was the coical power concentration, everyone could live vividly,

I also got the agreeement of the Labyrinth Rather, it was the other party that wished to be useful

I believe I have secured a group of loyal and cooperative workers

Later on, on that Floor, one forest-type city will be founded

A city that confer solace, for those who suffered le

It was known as the “Labyrinth City”, the flourishing Metropolis of Illusions

A town that won't grant its blessing to anyone except for those who could successfully reach it