{Notice- Ultimate Skill [Saul] subskill [Tempest Link] has been activated.
Opening connection 1, Rimuru Tempest.
Connection 1 has been opened.}
Rimuru requests to talk to me through [Tempest Link] as soon as we walk in. Thanks to its nature as a conceptual, coded message, not even Guy would be able to read our conversation so this is a safe way to communicate here. "That's Guy right?"
"Yes, you could tell from his aura, right? That's right. That's Guy Crimson."
With that cleared up we decide it's time to sit down. I tell Ranryo to stay in my shadow for now and have Cerulean stay behind me for protection. When Guy looks at Cerulean he gives a slight expression of being mildly impressed. Cerulean is stronger than Rimuru and I were when we evolved by nature of being a Tempest Slime, a higher evolution, and being blessed by me. Not to mention his [Great Sage] and [Predator] skills. He's likely among the stronger non-Demon Lord attendants that will be here and he can definitely tell.
I use [Universal Detect] with the [Magicule Fusion Reactor] to increase its range and feel around.
{Notice- The faint signature of a True Dragon has been located.}
Bingo, there you are Velzard. She's not easy to sense from here, but not impossible either. Jesus, that's a lot of Magicules. I guess her constantly releasing her aura gives me a pretty easy way to sense her. She's just staying in one place right now, I wonder what she's doing.
{Answer- Unable to read her movements. Her current intentions are unknown.}
I know [Solomon], it's a rhetorical question. Suddenly I hear large footsteps nearby. I think I know who this is. I turn around to see a large blue haired giant walk past me. He looks down at us with an emotionless but slightly intrigued face as he goes to sit down.
"Rimuru, before you ask, that's Dagruel." Another man walks in after that. Demon Lord Valentin. Rimuru, who already knows that he's supposed to be a Vampire, immediately realizes this has to be him. While Rimuru is busy focusing on him I look at the maid behind him.
Valentine. Her expression. [Solomon], we need to analyze this.
{Notice- Analysis of subject Luminous Valentine's facial expressions and body language has begun.}
At the same time I also analyze her with the enhanced parts of [Genius] that are still inside of [Solomon]. We both come to the same conclusion. A suppressed face screaming a feeling of familiarity, recognition, shock and nostalgia. She recognizes me, and only me specifically because she is only looking at me out of the side of her eye. On top of that, by the way she's looking at me I can tell she's purposely trying to catch my attention. This is interesting, looks like I'll have to look into this.
As she reaches the point where she can't look at me, she goes back to acting like a maid looking straight forward. Looks like this gathering has dropped a mystery at my feet, a mystery that only one person could be responsible for. My future self.
Dino comes next, lazy as ever. Slowly blinking and rubbing his eyes, something catches his attention. He lazily mutters, "You're still a tiny little thing, aren't ya?"
Ramiris immediately goes red from anger, "Hey! Ya lookin' for a fight!?"
I chuckle a little as Rimiris flies around Dino punching him to no effect. I hear Rimuru, "That's a Demon Lord?"
"Yes, that's Dino." I lie about how much I knew and say, "He's a little more tired than I thought though. I guess that's why he's called the Sleeping Ruler."
Frey walks in next with Carrion in disguise following behind. I smile and look directly into Carrion's eyes as he walks by. I can tell he notices this and realizes I already know. He knows I'm not stupid enough to give away who he is though, so he silently gives me a small nod which I definitely know Guy saw as well. As I explain who Frey is to Rimuru, someone very important walks in.
A man with long blonde hair and an emotionless face walks into the room. Rimuru can immediately tell this has to be him off of his aura and inherited memories alone. It's Leon and Rimuru is not happy to see him. As he stands up I sit down and watch. I'm not planning to stop this, I'll let Rimuru find out Leon's true nature himself.
Rimuru walks up to him and stares at him with an angry expression. Leon, unintimidated, asks, "So, can I assume you're Rimuru."
"Yes."
"Then that makes him your brother, Migeru, correct?"
He responds, "Yes, why do you ask?"
"It's just, you two brought back some memories."
Rimuru's fist clenches up. "So, you remember her? That's a relief. If you hadn't I would have beaten it back into you! She's dead, Leon!"
"I know, however I don't believe there is a reason to throw punches. That girl wanted to live as a human. If she had accepted Ifrit and become a majin she could have lived much longer. It was by her own will that she decided to not accept Ifrit so I don't see how it's my fault.
However, I unfortunately didn't see her final moments so I'm afraid I will never know the truth about that." Moving past that he says, "I'll happily invite you two to come visit if you want. Of course you can turn down the offer if you think it's a trap."
As this goes down I turn and look at Guy. Looks like he's still as quiet as ever. Suddenly I hear Leon ask me if I accept his offer, "Why not?"
"Very well." He walks past me and sits down.
Two more to go, I grit my teeth a little, and I know exactly what's about to happen. After a few seconds, Clayman and Milim walk in. Milim, keeping up her charade looks straight forward with dead looking eyes. When she stops for a split second to look around Clayman hits her in the back of her head as hard as he can, "Move you useless, pathetic ingrate!" A pulse of incredibly dense Magicules is sent around the entire banquet for a split second as I lose control but am immediately stopped by [Solomon].
Normally this would catch everyone's attention but not now. Everyone stares at Clayman with looks of shock, interest or anger. Rimuru, Guy, although he is suppressing it, and I all look at him with anger in our eyes. A twisted smirk appears on my face for a split second, "I can't wait to have a nice friendly "talk" with Clayman about his personality."
{Notice- Ultimate Skill [Saul] subskill [Tempest Link] has been deactivated.
Connection 1, Rimuru Tempest has been closed.}
As we all sit down and everyone present, the Walpurgis officially begins when Guy stands up and announces its start. With his announcement, Clayman starts by introducing himself politely. This regal demeanor doesn't last long however. As soon as his introduction begins, he dives right into the accusations.
What he says ends up being very, very similar to the original just with one added detail revolving around me to make it sound even worse. What he comes up with in this timeline is, apparently, wanting to become Demon Lords, Rimuru and I made a plot with Carrion that involved us using Falmuth as a sacrificial lamb to collect human souls. Coming up with the idea to awaken Veldora right as the Falmuth army would respond to bait we set up, we would use the slaughtered army to become Demon Lords. Alright, pretty similar to the original here but then he says that because Carrion told us there was a limit to the amount of Demon Lords allowed at a time we were apparently going to kill him and Frey to make room. Then according to him, after Milim heard her friend Frey was going to die, that's when she went into a rage and attacked Eurazania. At least it's more believable than for your sake, Clayman.
After saying all that he finishes by saying, "This was all reported to me by my loyal subordinate Myulan, who these two savages killed in cold blood mere days ago to keep their vile actions a secret."
I mutter in English, "Bullshit."
Clayman continues, "While Milim acted out of consideration for her friend she unfortunately did violate the non-aggression pact between Demon Lords. Because of that she is now in a tricky position until we can collect conclusive evidence. Luckily, I have sent my subordinates to Eurazania to collect evidence. Because of that I wish to ask for a waiting period before her punishment can be given. That is my one request, for now that is all I have to say on that matter.
On the other hand I am also hoping we could decide on how we should deal with these impudent Slimes who dare to call themselves Demon Lords." I internally laugh. This idiot doesn't know I can literally delete him from existence at any point right now.
He finishes talking, allowing Rain to say, "Well then, before a decision is made we shall all hear from our guests as well."
Rimuru stands while I stay on the chair, sitting down with a relaxed posture. I simply say, "You're a fucking liar," while remaining on the chair with my arms crossed.
Rimuru is a little caught off guard but recovers quickly saying, "It is as my brother said, you are a liar. First of all, Myulan is still alive no thanks to you and Carrion isn't the type to scheme anything. It wouldn't make sense for him to be behind this."
Clayman, a little mad at Rimuru for standing up to him, says, "And who would believe your flimsy excuse!? You two may have gained some confidence with the Storm Dragon on your sides but you are still just measly Slimes!"
I laugh a little after hearing that making some of the Demon Lords look over at me with a quick glance as Rimuru says, "You're wrong, we may ride on his coattails a little but we've been friends even before all of this happened!"
I speak up from behind Rimuru. "On top of that your evidence is pretty shit. It relies solely on unconfirmed reports from your biased subordinates and the unproven death of another as well as a complete shift in personality and behavior from Milim who publicly declared us her besties a year ago. Going back to Myulan, again, she's not even dead, she's sitting peacefully in Tempest right now, no thanks to you. Even if she was here she wouldn't help you."
He chuckles, "So you would resort to such dirty tricks? Let me guess, you had an evil spirit possess her corpse?"
Rimuru angrily says, "Possess her corpse!? Why would we ever do that!?" I would do it if it was an effective option to fix a bad situation, "Not everyone is an evil sleazebag who takes people's hearts hostage!" I guess I am? It's up to interpretation.
{Yeah right.}
I'm getting bad feelings about what you'll act like in the future [Solomon].
{Notice- Unable to understand the given statement.}
As he loses ground in the argument, Clayman gets mad. He yells, "Everyone! How much longer are you going to allow these puny Slimes to run their mouths!? These fools tried to become Demon Lords by abusing the might of the Storm Drago..." An object flies past him narrowly missing his neck. It's Rimuru's chair. I smile a little.
With an angry scowl Rimuru walks up to Clayman. "I don't give a damn about this Demon Lord nonsense, all I wanted was to develop a country where I could enjoy a leisurely life. To do that I need the help of humans which is why I decided to protect them. Anyone who stands in my way of achieving that goal is my enemy and that includes you." Really forgot I'm here too there Rimuru.
Guy finally smiles and says, "This is getting interesting. How about this, if you can defeat Clayman in a fight then you two can assume the titles of Demon Lords!"
Clayman looks furious, "They have insulted us Demon Lords! Are you really that willing to forgive them for their impudence!?"
Guy shrugs. "I don't really care. Since you're a Demon Lord too, you should show your strength. Show us that you can beat them on your own."
Rimuru adds, "We have a place to fight now so why not. Let's get on with it."
Clayman laughs, "My-my, while I do despise dirtying my hands I guess it's come to this." He turns to Milim, "Kill Rimuru Tempest." Looks like he's targeting him first, big mistake.
Milim and I both disappear from our positions at the same time. Milim reappears in front of Rimuru about to attack. Appearing in between the two I comment, "Looks like it's starting." I use [Dimensional Barrier] to block her attack but even with its nature as a near perfect barrier it still nearly breaks. Impressive Milim.
Guy sees this and asks, "And who told you that you could interfere?"
I shrug while dodging Milim's suppressed attacks, "Who told Milim she could interfere? I'm just making it fair, you know." He laughs accepting my reasoning.
As Cerulean, Shion, Ranga and Ranryo jump in and Clayman summons his own subordinates the fight is about to kick into full swing. You ready Milim, it's time for our first real fight, no honey this time.
{Notice- Unique Skills [Omni-Strengthening] and [Perfect Magic Plating] have been activated.}
Let's go.