(Warning, elements of horny, tsundere and cross dressing will be present in this strange chapter, reader's discretion is advised)
Concluding the day meeting, we all took recess in the bathhouse to refresh ourselves. Rimuru was left to entertain the group of middle age men out of curtesy while I was taken to the women's section.
Although highly reluctantly since the teeny creep creature Ramiris was joining. THANKFULLY she along with Trya, Treyni, and Beretta stayed at the indoor baths so I didn't have to worry about such menace while gazing at the sparklingly star at the night sky.....cause of course there was nothing else to stare at.
The chat back at the cave totally did not make me self conscious about my privilege to be in the women's bath. nope!
Lavandra: Kaijuno-Sama, why are you all the way of there?
Kaijuno: Oh just uuuuuuh, playing with these colorful slime bath toys ya know. Just a great part of these bath times. Such a great feature of this service, YUP!
Kaijuno:(Those two have it wrong. I'm NOT getting suspiciously close to the women while in the bath. I am not a horndog, I am NOT a pervert!)
Lavandra: Come over here with the rest of us Kaijuno-Sama
Kaijuno: I'm good
Stubbornly I insist on just floating in my slime form like I was one of the colorful slime pool toys that commonly float around in the hotspring
I let myself space out in ignorance and I stayed in that dazed state until I bumped and got held against a surface.
It wasn't the surrounding rock as I know I maintained my position within the center of the pool and it wasn't at all hard. Infact it felt strangely soft. It's different from Willfla's fur, its more smooth but is also comforting and tempting to nuzzle on it. The surface was also quite boun-
It was Breast
Straight up to the chi chi
I was held against, almost sandwiched against a pair of breast, who else but the wicked oni herself. Much to my utter confusion and flustering, I stiffened and remained silent
Lavandra: Kai- I've been meaning to talk to you about something that's been on my mind recently
Kaijuno: (What the hell is this scenerio!?)
Lavandra: I know I'm not the sharpest horn there is. And my reckless action only inconvenienced everyone in the past
Kaijuno: (this intimate set up!? Is this what I think this is!?)
Lavandra: But I just want you to know that
Kaijuno: (Holy crap! It's happening!!!)
Lavandra: you don't need to worry that something like this will happen again. As a bodyguard, it's my intention to make sure nothing hurts you nor anyone as long as I stand
Kaijuno: yeah, b-but . . . What about you?
Lavandra: what do you mean?
Kaijuno: I meant w-w . . . What if you get hurt? Can't you think for yourself too?
Lavandra: I'll just become stronger with each day to better protect everyone, my evolution to a wicked oni is already helping with that
Kaijuno: Yeah but even if you do get stronger, I just don't want you being so reckless. I want you to actually care about yourself too, not just endanger yourself for others
Lavandra: . . . But it was because you inspired me that I chose to become a guardian
Kaijuno: what do you mean by that?
Lavandra: It was on the last day of your visit in our village was what inspired me. What you did back then, initially naming four of us, meant a whole world of fortune.
Selflessly using up your magicules to grant us the strength and evolution we needed to protect our families from harm. Even giving a heads about the upcoming invasion made me wanting to be selfless too. Our village felt like an extensive family so the thought of losing anyone of them horrified me.
But it was because you gave us the strength to protect that I didn't end up having to say farwell to any. If we weren't lucky to have you visit, I'm not sure there wouldn't have been any survivors
Kaijuno: . . . I'm sure a hand full at least would've survived and gotten named by someone else if I wasn't around
Lavandra: But it was you who gave us hope even what would seem to be the darkest hour Kaijuno
Kaijuno: I guess it's on me then . . . Just don't be a numb skull in the future alright. Be open to rely on others ok
Lavandra: even you?
Kaijuno: . . . Sure, if you want me to rely you then you're gotta have to let yourself rely on me as well, got it?
Lavandra: Loud and clear!
In response to this intimate agreement, I ended uo getting further smothered by her hug. Since this was by her own consent and volition, I held no responsibility of being perverted
Also an oni is a very strong creature so I definitely couldn't break free even if I tried. It's not like I actually enjoyed the comfort of being breast smothered or anything
Also not gonna lie, I thought this was gonna be a love confession. Maybe it was just the tense atmosphere and the tone of her voice or maybe I saw a bit too much romcoms. Would she even like me like that? Or is it just in favor of me because I named her?
Would I even feel the same if she did confessed her? This experience shown me how I heavily I care about her and everyone is my care for her even romantic?
Would I even be a good romantic partner? I'm not actually sure given I don't have an envious track record.
She initially had my attention with how sexy and gorgeous she is. The when I got to know her, I saw different sides. She's goofball but she also ready to hone and resolve herself against any fierce opponent thrown her way. She isn't an expert chef but she doesn't let that discourage her from doing what she loves to do. The best I could describe is something close to a himbo. Not the brightest or competent you could find but her optimism is what pulls you in to growing fond of her
but if my attraction to her looks could be what initially had me interested in her, would that make my love be lust instead? Would any lust I may have invalidate any possible love I could have?
What is love?
What is it even supposed to be!? There's too many complications, too many layers, too many rules. It's so irritating! I hate it!
I guess it's actually true that the power of love is strong against evil
All us are still going in the middle of tense and heavy times so I'll at least push these thoughts to the side for now.
After refreshing ourselves in the baths. we regrouped to dine on a delicious dinner set. Most of it made my mouth water although I gave my shrimp to Big Bro Veldora since I still can't tolerate seafood. When everyone finished their dinner, there was discussion in regards to the information that Lavandra and Cameilla gotten from the three old farts that we captured, speaking of which
Prior to the meeting, I actually paid a visit to ones we spared in our massacre. I didn't waste time make myself known to the elderly king who thought he can act like a big shot in a kingdom that is not his own
Kaijuno: Weeeeeeeell, Hello there...fool
Edmaris: Wh-who are you, nevermind! I am King Edmaris, Ruler of Fa-
Kaijuno: Ṣ̸̋͋͝i̶̤̚l̸͉̅̈́͝e̶͕̺̊͝n̷̠̑͠c̷̝͂ê̴̖͚̫̔
Edmaris:!
Kaijuno: You don't seem to truly understand your current place You are not here as a king. You are merely a foolish, GREEDY old man who's arrogance is only surpassed by his incompetence. A mere elder who dared to step foot into these lands, uninvited. To us, you're nothing more than a war prisoner who's fate is on our mercy
Edmaris: I-I-I can't die here. If the holy church were to get wind of all that happened, God will surely unleash their divine wra-
Kaijuno: ooooooh, that's the thing fool, Your God's warm light doesn't shine here. For this is a cold sick hell, a horrific place that is ruled by a demon lord
Edmaris:.....a-a-a de-de-dem- that slime from be-before was a-
Kaijuno: Foolish once again! The power you've seen back then was impressive sure. But it's inferior to the strength that I now hold
Edmaris:you-yo-you'r-you'r-y-you-
Kaijuno: EXACTLY! It is I who commands these horrific majins, it is I who called the shots here. Amongst all these monster, it is I who is the king, on top of the food chain. For I am the Enemy of Man, For I am the Devil, I AM-
Kaijuno: ( I guess if I want a personal title, it would be something in relation to me ruling the land of monsters. Ruler of monsters doesn't really sound that cool of a demon lord title hmmmmmmmm, wait what was the name of my ultimate skills agains?)
Yagami:(Answer, Deceptive King Yagami, Monster King Gojira, Humility King Mikael)
Kaijuno:(That's it! Gojira, or Godzilla outside of Japan, they actually had a pretty cool title in the american release. Yeah, I like it. From now on, I, Kaijuno will be the demon lord who will be known as)
Kaijuno: KING OF THE MONSTERS!!!
I used the disgusting expression I had on when I was intimidating the dragon lords. I'm considering using this horrid face more often, it's absolutely hilarious to scare the crap out of people with it. Infact, this whole act as a horrifying feels so oddly fin like it's natural. I wasn't sure at first since back at dragon's peak but now, I think I'll stick with it, villains to me are the ones who have fun afterall. It sure worked on Edmaris that's for sure
Edmaris:w-what are you gonna do to me!?
Kaijuno: Weeeeell, It would be lie to say that I'm not tempted to claw your face off, infact I'm holding back quite a lot to not do so. I won't exactly gonna kill you since you can be made of use. That said, how long we'll let you live will depend on how long you can be useful. For now though, I'll be a bit more petty. Chaos Eater!
Edmaris:AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!
Kaijuno: ah, a symphony for my fluffy ears. That goes for you two as well, ESPECIALLY
I applied the same corrosion technique of chaos eater to Reyhiem and Razen who were in the other prison cells
I was making sure I was getting all of my fixes in before they were taken through hell and left to look like chewed up gum
Seems taking a tall intimidating form got the job done quite nicely. Especially nice to not have some prick calling me a brat. Although, even with the luxury of the effects of former skill Photoshop, my smaller form still feels more comfortable. Guess it's better to use this form more rarely than casually
Back to the present
For most of the meeting, I continued to listen to podcasts while looking like I was actually paying attention. I left all the talking to Rimuru. I wanted to hide in the corner with Big Bro Veldora and Ramiris but it would've been likely that Rimuru would end up scolding me.
It was basically the same. Figuring out Clayman's plan to evolve by purging the beast folks. Rimuru's reveal of mass teleportation blah blah blah. Nothing new
It wasn't until everyone else besides the main people of Tempest left was when I was all ears while resting my head on Lavandra's lap since I was tired from such a long day she didn't seemed to mind
Rimuru: Sorry to make you all stay behind
Napoleon: Now worries about it. I'm guessing this is in regards to Clayman
Rimuru: Yeah, if only I pinpoint his location. We could raid him and get this over with
Kaijuno: Not a good idea. If we attack a demon lord before their big meeting, it'll definitely cause some trouble for us. If we really need yo know where he'll be, it most definitely be at the meeting the he announced
Rimuru: ok but we don't know where the meeting will be
Kaijuno: uh heeellooo, I publicly proclaimed myself as a demon lord. There's a good chance they'll offer an invite to see who the new guy is
Rimuru: hmmmmm, Ramiris? Would that be the case?
Ramiris: yeah, and you can bring up to 2 subordinates. We had some trouble in the past so they made it a rule
Rimuru: Really? Ok for who should go with Kaijuno, I'm thinking-
Kaijuno: Easy! Willfla and Lavandra, they're my two choices
Rimuru: hold on! You shouldn't make such big decisions on the spot
Kaijuno: I used thought acceleration to speed up my thinking. Willfla is the Alpha Wolf, by default he's strong for his race. Lavandra became a semi spiritual being so she's quite tough to take down. The rest of our arms should be at the battlefield and on guard here.
Also it's mainly clayman who we're after anyways, I already developed the perfect finisher attack to take him down
Rimuru: A finisher attack? Also since when did you get so analytical?
Kaijuno: I think evolving gave me a boost intelligence
Yagami:(hmph!)
Kaijuno:(What? Can I not use my own head for basic thinking?)
Veldora: He's right lil bro. At least take me with you. Even the demon lords won't mess with you if I tag along
Rimuru: Wait! You need to stay here and protect this town
Veldora: I get where you're coming from but if we're dealing with demon lords then we shouldn't cut any corners besides you're quite strong yourself. You should be enough to keep this town a float while we're gone
Ramiris: yeah. Actually we can have him come with me. Kaijuno can use his two choices while I can be a lot more safer
Veldora: I'm not-hmmmmm....alright fine! I'll settle with you then
This change of choice was met with the tiny pixie latching onto the tsundere Dragon's facial cheek in excitement
Veldora: But don't take this as me being your subordinate
Rimuru: Alright so Veldora and I'm assuming Beretta will go with Ramiris while Willfla and Lavandra go with Kaijuno to Walpurgis. Everyone got it?
Everyone: Hai
Almost all verbally agreed to this arrangement, all except me.
Cause I was napping on Lavandra's lap pillow
Rimuru: wake up!
Kaijuno: wah!? What?
Rimuru: Are you really sleeping right now
Kaijuno: I mean...yeah. It's late and plus I didn't think I could get so comfortable
Rimuru: Actually, yeah we did spend the whole day with this meeting. We can continue with our preparations tommorow. Let's call it a night
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Fire was all that I could see. Any resemblance of structures with covered in merciless flames. There I stood alone, no one to see, no one seek comfort from. And yet all I could hear were their howls
Agonizing screams plagued my ears. They cried for help and yet I too was helpless. The fire quickly became more intense, growing and spreading. I was fearing for my life as it drew closer to me. I felt overwhelmed, I didn't think something like this would trouble me and yet I'm being pushed back against a wall. Right before the flames reached me, my vision changed to only seeing a pure sight of white. When I saw white I no longer heard the desperate pleads for help. Instead I heard the war cry of a terrifying beast, an unfathomably horrific monster that shouldn't have existed, let alone be in this world
Being overwhelmed, I finally woken up from that nightmare. Despite having no lungs, I felt out of breath
Yagami:(Activating Mikael)
Kaijuno: fuuuu-... just wanted a good rest but I can't even get that right *sigh*. Looks like I'm pulling an all nighter then. Although it sounds a bit dull with no TV let alone video games to keep me focused. Hmmmm.... Yagami, tell me the list of my skills, include the info of my sub-skills as well
Yagami:( Deceptive King Yagami includes the following-
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I spent a good while listening to Yagami's voice as they listed off my skills. I guess their feminine and arousal voice gave me some sort of strange comfort. Apparently enough to where I have them repeat the list on loop. It wasn't until the 3rd loop was when Yagami interrupted the loop to notify me of something
Yagami:(Notice, individual Rimuru Tempest is outside the front door)
Kaijuno: why at this hour?
To my confusion, I made way to my front door in response to Rimuru's knock
Kaijuno: yeah?
Rimuru: Hey Kaijuno, I'm in need of a favor
Kaijuno: Now? It's like, 1 in the morning
Rimuru: I know, but I can't wait on this
Kaijuno: Oh really? What is it that you can't wait on?
Rimuru: I figured that I could teleport the remaining eurazanian citizens from their villages to here. And I figured it can be sped up with if we both do it
Kaijuno: Oh yeah, sure. I'll get down to it since I conveniently lost my desire to sleep tonight and help you out in the middle of the night. . .I wasn't being sarcastic about it, I was infact being genuine about it
From 1 to by the time right before the sun came up. I and Rimuru who paired with Suphia and Phobio respectively teleported to the outskirts villages in eurazania to evacuate all of the remaining citizens before Clayman's army could reach any of them.
Suphia: It's already almost sun rise. Aren't you tired? Let alone exhausted from all of this?
Kaijuno: On a technicality no since slime don't need to sleep in the first place. That said, I still kinda want to take a breather from such a busy morning
Suphia: You do that, I'm going to finally get my cat nap
For the remainder of the early morning, I simply spent lazing at home before I had to head off to school since class had resumed. After which was followed by Shifu's training to get as work as we can before the war against clayman. Wasn't until soon after was when I remembered that project I assigned Cameilla. Filled with great excitement, I sprinted towards the workshop
Kaijuno: Hey Cameilla
Cameilla: Kaijuno-Sama! *hug* I'm so glad you came to visit
Kaijuno: a-ah, yeah.... soooooo, how is progress going for "it"
Cameilla: I've actually finished it a short while ago along with the other varying designs and sizes
Kaijuno: Perfect! I'll give Benjamin a thought communication that we'll be bring a surprise to his office. Along with Napoleon to meet up with us
Cameilla: that sounds wonderful
As I was forming a shit eating underneath my mask, suddenly I felt my head getting scruffled. Cameilla caught me off guard with patting my head
This isn't the first time that situation has happened actually. Cameilla started doing this when Milim was patting my head at random during her stay.
She only sneaks in a few pats rarely in public but in private she goes at it with both hands. Turns out having your hair mix with the soft quality of a tempest wolf fur makes it tempting and addictive to pat. Seriously, Tempest wolf fur has no right to be super freaking soft
Kaijuno: mmm, Am I really still that patable?
Cameilla: Yep! Sure, you gained some height but you're still basically the same little munchkin as always
Kaijuno: I know I still munch and all but I'm supposed be a demon lord now. Scary and intimidating!
Cameilla: So does you being demon lord means you don't want head pats now?
Kaijuno: . . . It's not like I said stop or anything
Cameilla: that's what I figured you little munchkin
Cameilla continued to pat my head as if she won some sort of contest which she definitely didn't do at all. I'm not against it but as a demon lord, I can't let her be the dominant head patter though.
Out of retaliation, I began to give her head pats, making it a contest of who's better at giving head pats
Turns out Cameilla is a dirty fighter, she resorted to scratch the back of my ear, taking advantage of my demi-human appearance
There was no definitive winner as far as I can see. Nope! Not at all
A short while later Benjamin did as told and meet up with me and Cameilla. We had it in Rimuru's office when they weren't using it as I don't actually have an office. I was Royalty in name only honestly
Benjamin: Welcome Kaijuno-Sama, what did you wish to meet up for?
Kaijuno: Well Benjamin, I came to bring a "suprise" for you. You see, your recent actions I found to be quite marvelous. I was truly taken a back
Benjamin: Well it was truly nothing to wright home about. I simply did what was needed to be done
Kaijuno: But surely you must be aware of how awe-inspiring your dedication was
Benjamin: It just another day's work as usual my lord
Kaijuno: But you see, I couldn't let this achievement go unoticed. As your master, I simply must repay you for what you've done
Benjamin: yeah?
Kaijuno: Yes! So that's why, as this country's demon lord. Kaijuno, King of the Monster herby promote you, you are no longer your father's second in command cause now you will have the authority to lead your own squadron
Benjam: Really!?
Kaijuno: Absolutely! This is the reward for your great achievement Benjamin
Benjamin: yeah
Kaijino: your great course of action!
Benjamin: yeah
Kaijuno: your amazing determination!
Benjamin: yeah!
Kaijuno's: but most of all, your grand bravery!
Benjamin: YEAH!
Kaijuno: At PISSING ME OFF!!!
Benjamin: ..... what
Kaijuno: Cameilla, please bring in his new uniform
Cameilla: Hai
Benjamin:...! Gah! A-a-a-ah y-you can't be serious with this right?
Kaijuno: no,no,no I'm being absolutely genuine with this. You see it was quite astonishing that you not only made an inappropriate joke during such sensitive times. But you've went out of your way to anger Lavandra and framed me to take the heat in your place.
But most of all, when it was clear that you were at fault, I was still dragged in to the mess that YOU made. So this is my "repayment " for those actions
Cameilla: Come on brother, you would look so cute in it
Benjamin: M-my apologies Kaijuno-Sama, but I would like to decli-
Kaijuno: As your lord, I herby order you to accept your promotion
Benjamin:...h-h-....Hai
After forcing him to put on his new uniform, I showed another change that I made for him
Kaijuno: Pfft!-Perfect! It looks so good on you. Right Cameilla?
Cameilla: Hai, you look amazing brother
Benjamin: (my poor masculinity)
Kaijuno: it's not only your uniform that has been changed. Summon a small fire would ya?
Benjamin: h-hai.... WHY THIS COLOR!?
Kaijuno: Cause black flames wouldn't work with your new get up
Benjamin: (As if this wasn't already embarrassing)
Kaijuno: Also thanks to my skills, not only have I changed the color of your flames, but I have changed the art of it too. So instead of holding out your palm to shoot out fire. You gotta do it a bit more differently
Benjamin: You got to be kidding
Kaijuno: It's nothing complicated. First you hold your hands together in this shape, you swing them to both sides, then you hold them out while saying the chant
Benjamin: Do you really intend to humiliate me so much!?
Kaijuno: Hell freaking yes! Now start dancing you handsome pretty maid!
Napoleon Pov:
I was ordered by Kaijuno-Sama to meet at my son's office for a surprise for him. When I arrived right out the door, I already heard some noise from inside. I wasn't sure what to make it. But not wishing to wait any longer. I entered the office
Nothing, NOTHING, could ever prepare me for what I saw
Benjamin: Moe!
There would never be a way that I could have ever predicted
Benjamin: Moe!
I would absolutely never have foreseen the possibility, let alone thinking of seeing my son
Benjamin: FLAMES!
... in a pretty pink maid outfit
The discomforting atmosphere of so thick, you can cut it like an armorsauras
Benjamin: . . . I can explain
Kaijuno: Actually I can explain. Your son here has been promoted from second in command! We even have a new squadron for him to lead.
Napoleon: r-really?
Kaijuno: Yes, and we'll be calling this new squad, "The Battle Maids"
Napoleon: o-oh
Kaijuno: yep so in addition to leading in war, he'll also be serving me beverages
Napoleon: why may this be?
Kaijuno: Well since I'm a demon lord. I have to have someone serve me beverage on a whim to help establish my kingly role. So I've chosen Benjamin to serve as my personal maid
Cameilla:(... actually would I looking good in a maid outfit? Honestly now I'm curious to see if father would look like in one too)
Napoleon: why my son?
Kaijuno: Remember that prank he played as soon I woken up from my evolution?
Napoleon: oh! oooooooooh, say no more about it then
Kaijuno:...sooooooooooooooooooooo, what do you have to say to your son about his promotion?
Awkwardly, Napolean shifted his gaze towards his son. Struggling to make a response
Napoleon: . . . I'm...p-proud of you. Regardless of your choice of clothing, you're still my beloved son
Benjamin: th-thanks father
The discomfort between father and son was unimaginable,both of them just wanted to escape the scene as soon as possible
Napoleon:...Well, I shall be heading out now. farewell
Kaijuno: bye bye
Napoleon: (..... I'm never gonna have grandkids am I? Also note to self: Never Piss Off Kaijuno-Sama)
And so the head family of the ogre clan had begun an odd association with maids out of spite from their lord
PINK AND SPARKLESS FOR ALL!!!