Chapter 37: ch37 < Ultimate Slime >
Rimuru and Karna decided to visit Veldora on the 100th floor of the labyrinth. As they descended, Rimuru's mind was plagued with concerns.
"Rimuru, what's on your mind?" Karna asked, noticing Rimuru's furrowed brow and conflict feeling through soul link.
"As the king of monsters, I have a responsibility to protect everyone. The thought of casualties in a war against the Eastern Empire... it's daunting."
"I understand your concerns, Rimuru. It's natural to be afraid for your people. But we must face this threat head-on."
Rimuru sighed. "I know. But knowing that Velgrynd is leading them makes it even more intimidating. True Dragons are the strongest race in existence."
Karna nodded. "True, Velgrynd is formidable. But remember, we have strength on our side too. You have the support of your allies and the strength of Veldora. You Even got Chloe and me who is on par with true dragons.
Rimuru glanced at Karna, taking some comfort in his words. "You're right. I just need to make sure our strategy minimizes the risk to our people."
As they approached the 100th floor, Veldora was waiting for them. He looked up, sensing their arrival. "Rimuru, Karna! What brings you here?" Did my brothers, are here to visit me? Kuhahaha!"
"Yeah, Veldora," Karna said, smiling. "I brought some sweets for you."
"You are so considerate," Veldora replied. We then made our way to his sofa and drank tea while enjoying the sweets which I had brought.
"Brother, I need your help," karna said to Veldora.
"Oh, help? That's unusual. You don't ask for my assistance unless it's very important," Veldora remarked,
His intuition is sharp. Karna thought
"Yes. We are now at war with the Eastern Empire," I explained.
"Oh, right. Those people attacked my forest before. I destroyed their forces with one attack. They are weak," he said confidently.
"Oh. That's news to me," Rimuru said, surprised.
"Indeed, but during that time, they half-heartedly attacked the Jura Forest to acquire some awakened humans," karna said.
"Why would he send his people to their deaths?" Rimuru asked, puzzled.
I sighed at Rimuru's naivety. "Well, because against a Demon Lord, only awakened humans can prove beneficial. A normal human wouldn't even survive their aura, let alone fight them."
"Oh, right. That's true. Rudra need awakened human to confront other demon lords and world ," Rimuru conceded.
"Now, brother, the problem is that this time their full army will come," I said to Veldora.
"Oh. You can leave it to me. I will eliminate them with one attack," Veldora boasted confidently.
Karna shook his head. "Veldora, it's not that simple. The Eastern Empire has been preparing for this for a long time. They won't make the same mistakes as before. They'll come with strategies and possibly new weapons."
Veldora's expression grew more serious. "Strategies and weapons ? That makes things more interesting. But I still don't see them as much of a threat."
"Do you know who their guardian deity is?" Karna asked.
"No. Why would I remember someone weak?" Veldora replied, wiping sweat from his brow as he glanced nervously at Karna and rimuru.
He definitely knows the Marshal. Both rimuru and karna thought looking at his nervous expression.
Sensing Veldora's unease, Karna decided to explain. "Veldora, let me explain Rimuru's Ultimate Skill and the power of Mimic. With Mimic, Rimuru can replicate and absorb the abilities of others, even those as powerful as you."
Veldora's eyes widened with interest. "Mimic? That's quite the ability."
Karna nodded. "Indeed. Rimuru's skill isn't just about imitation; it allows him to integrate those abilities seamlessly into his own."
Rimuru stepped forward, adding, "And with your Ultimate Skill 'Veldora,' which grants you near-immortality and immense .we believe that by preying on you, I can analyze your nuclei heart and dragon factor. This process may transform me into a subspecies of a True Dragon."
Veldora considered this carefully. "So, you're saying that by consuming me, Rimuru could gain the strength of a True Dragon?"
I and rimuru nod. He seem worried.
That's quite the proposal, Karna. Are you sure Rimuru can handle it?"
I stepped forward, trying to reassure him. "Rimuru's soul is incredibly resilient. With my abilities and our analysis, we can ensure a smooth transformation process.
Rimuru nodded confidently. "Exactly. We've analyzed the risks, and with your consent and cooperation, we can ensure the transformation is safe and beneficial."
Veldora hesitated, weighing the risks and benefits. "It's a bold plan. But if it strengthens Rimuru and enhances our defenses against the Eastern Empire, then I'm willing to take that risk."
Rimuru bowed. "Thank you, Veldora. We'll proceed with caution and care."
No need for being respectfully. That's what family is for. Kuhahahahaha.
Karna smiled, relieved to see Veldora considering the option. "Let's prepare for the ritual, then. Together, we can make this work."
As preparations began, Rimuru and I exchanged glances, both feeling grateful to have Veldora as our sworn brother, willing to sacrifice for the greater good of their people.
Veldora chuckled nervously. "Though I have many experiences in voluntary deaths, this is a first."
"You're not exactly dying, Veldora. Rimuru will release you after our experiment succeeds.
This is for experimentation, and I'll give you a gift at the end for your sacrifice. You'll be even stronger," Karna reassured.
Kuhahaha Veldora laughed heartily. ! Okay, brother, go for it."
Rimuru's POV:
Rimuru nodded determinedly. "Alright, here goes."
"So I transformed into my slime form and began expanding, utilizing Beelzebuth to predate on Veldora,"
His Storm Dragon aura caused extreme pain to Rimuru.
With Karna and Raphael's assistance,
With the analytical power of Karna and Raphael,
The thought process accelerated to 10 billion times its normal speed, analyzing the Storm Dragon aura and dragon factor.
My body endured pain and corrosion which got healed by my infinite regeneration.
Finally, a prompt from Raphael appeared:
<Analysis of "Storm Dragon Energy" has concluded.>
<It is now possible to reconfigure the bodily composition into the same type as "Storm Dragon".
Would you like to proceed? YES/NO>
"Yes," Rimuru replied.
An evolution and rebirth occurred, bathing the surroundings in blinding light.
My old body couldn't withstand the energy used for the transformation into a "True Dragon", resulting in an explosion of light.
"Rimuru, your skill Raphael has developed a weak ego. Name your skill and use some cheeky lines," Karna's voice echoed.
What can we give a name to our skill. Rimuru thought.
In response to Karna's suggestion. He did what Karna told.
"Raphael," Rimuru said solemnly, addressing the skill, "you and Karna have been my steadfast companions, my pillars of support through the longest of times. Thank you for providing assistance to me. Sometimes I feel like I have a caring wife".
I'll call you "Ciel." From now on.
At that moment, something extraordinary happened—Raphael gained a complete ego, experiencing emotions like care and even love.
I felt an intense Will, as if going excited. Soon I heard raph.. no ciel voice.
"Notification. Manas Ciel was born from Ultimate Skill Wisdom Lord Raphael.
This announcement was concealed by ciel to reach anyone except karna.
"I, I am Ciel. The one who integrates skills, Manas. She now speak in a sweet female voice.
The one that will support my master, in or merging with Demon Lord Rimuru's soul.
Master, once again, please treat me well!!"
Same goes for me. I'll be in your care. Rimuru said.
Likewise master. She replied.
Karna's POV:
His figure soon took on a human form.
He appeared around 18 years old, with lustrous silver hair tinged subtly with violet.
I heard several notifications from the system.
"Analysis of Veldora's core is complete. Analysis of the intrinsic skills of Storm Dragon Veldora is also complete."
I then integrated the information from the True Dragon core into my pseudo Herrscher Core.
Notification: Formation of Herrscher Core successful.
Species changed from pseudo Herrscher to divine Herrscher.
All parameters are greatly inhanced.
Herrscher authority fully unlocked.
Acquired:
- Power of Void.
- Power of Fire and Acceleration.
- Power of Ice and Deceleration.
- Power of Corruption.
- Power of Darkness.
- Power of Binding.
And authority of finality
Assimilation of finality into the soul initiated.
Time left: 2 months.
Strengthening of core and establishing mana veins with body and Spirit initiated.
Time left- 4 days
I then upgraded Veldora's ultimate skill Faust to Nyarlathotep, Lord of Chaos.
I combine uriel with Storm Dragon to produce < Hastur, Lord of Starwind > and give it to rimuru.
In additon to it. I combine it's essence with Veldora's Lord of Chaos .
imbued with newfound authority and evolution . My power increase dramatically.
I now appeared as a 17-year-old boy, my pupils changing from blue to bluish-purple.
Later, Rimuru released Veldora, who also appeared stronger than ever before.
*Rimuru:* (smiling warmly as Veldora materializes before them) "Veldora, it's great to see you again. You look even more formidable."
*Veldora:* (puffing his chest proudly) "Of course! Thanks to Karna, who evolved my skills, I feel like I could take on the world."
*Karna:* (nodding with satisfaction) "Indeed, Veldora. With Rimuru's guidance and our enhanced powers, we're prepared to face any challenge."
They continued their discussion, strategizing for the impending war that loomed ominously over Tempest's horizon.
if Velgrynd decides to attack, I will be the one to confront her," Karna declared firmly, his tone reflecting determination.
Everyone nodded in agreement.
Karna continued, shifting his focus to the Imperial Knights and other forces aligned with the Eastern Empire.
"Rimuru will handle the Imperial Knights.
The use of Black Numbers will be key in disrupting their operations and neutralizing their leadership."
Veldora, listening intently, interjected with his plan. "I'll protect Tempest from any invasion attempts. No enemy will breach our defenses."
Rimuru nodded, acknowledging Veldora's commitment. "And if Rudra, the King of eastern Empire or any other unknown enters the battlefield, then karna ,me and Chloe will engage to confront him.
Its presence will be a signal for our united response."
"Yes. With our combined effort, we will definitely take it down," Karna said confidently.
<Since I took Sariel, Michael cannot dominate Chloe. Even in the worst-case scenario, if I die, as long as Testarossa, Milim or Veldora are alive, they can resurrect me,> Karna thought, formulating his strategy.
With their roles clarified and strategies aligned, they concluded their meeting with renewed determination. The fate of Tempest hung in the balance, and their preparations would determine whether they emerged victorious or succumbed to the looming threat of war.
Now, the status of Karna:
Karna Tempest
[EP: 37.4M ] ( Herrscher Core + 77 Million )
(+ source of void + ??? Million )
Note - void is a combination of both nothingness and infinity.
Race: Manas < Divine Wisdom Core >
Species: < Divine herrscher >
Blessing from: < Supreme soul >
Title: Herrscher of Finality
Magic:
< True Dragon Magic - Star, Storm >
< Spirit Magic >
< Holy- Demonic Magic >
< Destruction Magic >
< Elemental Magic >
< summoning magic >
Rimuru Tempest
EP - 18,681,123
Race- Ultimate Slime
Grace -Grace of Friendship
Magic -
True Dragon Magic
Greater Spirit Summoning
Greater Demon Summoning
Destruction magic
Other - Manas ciel
Intrinsic Skill
Universal Perception
Dragan Spirit Haki
Universal Shapeshit
Ultimate Skill
Gluttony king Beelzebub
Covenant king uriel
Lord of Storm veldora
Raphael < only residue is left >
Hastur Lord of starwind.
Veldora Tempest
EP - 93M
Race - True Dragon
Title- Storm Dragon
Magic -
True-Dragon Magic
Aspectual magic
Destruction magic
Intrinsic Skills-
Universal Detect
Dragon Spirit haki
Universal Shapeshift
Ultimate Skills -Nyarlathotep, Lord of Chaos
A/N ~ 10 stones for next chapter
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