(1st PoV)
The next few days after Rimuru's return, he got busy in preparing the gold coins.
"It will be best if it's value is equal to one Dwargon coin. Same weight, quality and all. We will sell the full potions exclusively with Tempest gold coin, through Tempest Embassy."
"Fufufu~ You are quite devious, Sasuke-kun. Let's do that."
So with his skills, Rimuru devoured gold and formed it into a gold coin exactly like one from Dwargon, except for the serial number and his slime face being the logo of the coin.
With this as sample, Kaijin and Kurobe started minting the coins.
The price of 1 full potion was set to 5 gold coins, and Tempest's Embassy will directly sell it in return of Tempest gold coins.
So, for getting a full potion, countries will have to first form formal relationship with Tempest and allow an embassy in their country. Then purchase Tempest gold coins from the said embassy, and finally purchase the full potion with it.
Of course, a black market will form, and countries don't necessarily need to form formal relations, but that way, the potions will be quite expensive.
For branding, the glass bottles have Rimuru shape and his eyes.
"First, we will start with potions, then fruits, wine, potato chips..."
I must say, though Rimuru is naive, he does posses a capitalistic streak.
Soon, it was time to go to human nations, to save the kids Shizu left behind. It was decided that I and Rimuru will go, with Souei and Ranga being in Rimuru's shadow.
...The event of attack on Tempest is drawing near.
I can prevent that. But, Rimuru must become a Demon Lord for the unknown future. I have to awaken Storm too.
But...is it really the right thing to do? Even if it is temporary, many people will get killed. Just because they can be revived doesn't mean that they should be allowed to get killed.
... What should I do?
While thinking about that, I sent some episodes of Naruto to Storm through my direct connection and
Eren and her party arrived at Tempest to escort us to Blumund, our first destination.
"It will be easier to move around in human nations if you acquire an Adventurer License!"
Adventurer License huh?
I wonder what rank I should get?
"What's the highest rank?"
"It's Special S, or S+. But there are no adventurers of that rank. Even Hinata Sakaguchi, the strongest human and Captain of Crusaders is considered S-rank, along with the Demon Lords and Charybdis.
Only ancient Demon Lords like Guy Crimson, Milim and True Dragons are considered S+.
But since you fought and even damaged Demon Lord Milim, I guess you can achieve S+ rank."
So rumours about my spar with Milim has spread?
It's definitely the work of Guy.
That bastard...
"So Demon Lord Guy actually spread the rumours huh?"
Rimuru muttered.
Suddenly, I felt like someone was eyeing him.
I looked back, but no one was there.
...Was it just my imagination?
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(3rd PoV)
In the Daemon Realm, Noir was observing Rimuru-sama. As usual.
But when he heard Rimuru-sama worrying about the rumours about Sasuke-dono spread by Guy, he was pissed.
'How dare you make Rimuru-sama worry!? I need to have a talk with Guy.'
Noir lost his perfect control on his magicules momentarily, leaking it a bit in his pissed state.
But in that moment, Sasuke-dono looked at his direction, even though they are dimensions apart.
'Kufufufu! Even Rimuru-sama's subordinate is special!'
At first, he was thrilled, singing praises of Rimuru.
But then, he froze.
'But... what if I loose the position of Rimuru-sama's most special subordinate?'
Noir felt fear for the first time in his reaaaallly long life. He never cared about obtaining strength before, but, now he gained a sense of competitiveness against Sasuke-dono.
Rimuru-sama easily repaired the mask even older than himself easily, which even he could not destroy. Rimuru-sama is that special.
So, Noir can't wait any longer and risk loosing his position to some wannabe Hero.
"Ah! Please summon me soon, Rimuru-sama!"
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