That time I got reincarnated as a slime,no, a DRAGON?

CH-54

It's the next day and Takt and his group are busy checking their instruments. Me and the children along with Shizue are about to go on a tour around Ruberios.

"Diablo, make sure the band members are well protected."
"Understood. I have already told Veyron and his subordinates to secure the perimeter."
"Good."

That's Diablo for you. Always ready. As we go around, I noticed something. Ruberios was a complete antithesis to Tempest. People led simple life without any luxuries.

"This feels.... boring ?" Alice said.
"No one seems to be truly happy. Even the children are working." Kenya supported Alice.

"That is because everyone is under the name of one tru God. There is no school or such in Ruberios."
"That is because the people here don't know about the luxuries of the outside world. They are safe and have their stomachs filled. There is nothing more they need." Shizue explained to them. We continues to look around for a time after which we go back. Looks like he children were not happy to see such a lifeless country.

Yuuki's POV

I am going to meet with Granbell. Rimuru told me to help him out till the time he gives me something valuable enough and it doesn't seem forced. Now that I think about it, what will Granbell even offer me?

"It's been a long time Yuuki."
"Yes it has been."

After that I tell him what had happened.
"I see. So Mariabell died."
"Ya. And now Rimuru might just kill me you know?"
"I know. So listen to this. Help me take down that demon lord."
"Huh? What do I have to gain? I don't want to antagonize him anymore than I already have."
"Then what about humanity? That Demon lord will take over the world."
I never really cared about humanity till the time I get what I want.
"So? Rimuru is a good person and wants to live along with humans."
"You know that the God Luminous is Demon lord Valentine. Don't you? I can give you her secret treasure."
"Secret treasure?"
"Yes. The hero who sealed Veldora."
"What?"
"Yes. Your skills can free her and you can use her to fulfill your wishes."
"I see. Very well. You better hold your end of the promise."
"I will."

After that I leave the room and go to my room and tell everyone what happened.

"So? What should we do boss?" Laplace asked.
"I guess we should tell Rimuru-san about this."
"Is that so? Well, you are our boss. We will follow you." Teare replied.
I see. They really are more than what I could ask for.

"Rimuru-san, you can hear me, right?"
"Yep. Loud and clear." I heard someone say beside me. Jesus. Don't just come out of nowhere. Rimuru-san was sitting beside me with a cup of tea as if it was completely natural. The others were surprised as well, but didn't do anything. I guess this has happened once before as well.
"So? I am sure you heard it all."
"Yep. The Human Hero who sealed Veldora, Chronoa."
"Yes. So, should I just go along with his plans or suggest something else to him?"
"No. Just follow his plans. What did he say?"
"He said that he would pit you against Demon Lord Leon. Meanwhile Razul would fight your opponents. I would then sneak into the holy sanctuary to steal the Holy Arc or something."
"I see. Go along with it then. Leon, huh? This will be interesting. Anyway, you should get ready. After this, you have to go to the Eastern Empire."
"Hai. I know."
"A piece of warning, don't try to leave any evidence behind when you go to the Empire. They have some intelligence officers there and they are doing a damn good job at it. Even Moss is having trouble infiltrating."
"Isn't he a demon peer?" I ask. If he can't get in, then it must be dangerous.
"He is. I hope this tells you how serious it is. Also, Guy has an eye on you. Better be careful." He says, as he shoots an ice spear outside the window. I use Magic Sense to follow it and see that it hit a demon straight in its chest and killed it in one blow. I turn to look towards Rimuru but he had already teleported away.
"What should we do boss?" Laplace asked.
"What can we do? Well, he doesn't seem to be betraying us. He killed a subordinate of Guy. So I am sure he will cover for us. Till the time we have worth for him atleast."
"Hohoho. You are right boss. I don't want to fight him. I have a bad feeling."

Tch. To think I will become someone else's pawn. Well, it is better than being fighting on two different fronts.

Rimuru's POV

I had thought Granbell was just an old man waiting his death. I guess he still has a punch him. Well, I guess this will be fun. So Yuuki's skill should be enough to free her. And Razul? If I am correct he is an Insectar just like Zegion. This would be good fight for Shion. I guess I should allow Ranga to help as well.

3rd Person POV

In a beautiful garden, a beautiful elf could be seen sitting elegantly. Her hair flowing in the air was so beautiful that people might question if it was straight out of a picture. This is girl is none other than Elmesia, ruler of Sarion. Opposite to her sat a man. The man with blonde hair was Leon.

"So, Leon-kun. Long time no see."
Leon just nodded.
"Come on Leon-kun. Don't be so cold. Other people will misunderstand you."
"I don't care if they do."
"*sigh* And look where it got you. You might have to fight Rimuru, you know."
"No. I am sure he can be conversed with. Much better than the other demon lords."
"Hmm? Are you afraid of Rimuru? Could it be? Could it be that he is stronger than you?"
"That is beside the point. I don't know how strong he truly is, so I cant tell. So it's obvious that I will avoid fighting."
"So? Why did you come here? Let me guess. You want to ask me if I have seen any kids in Tempest."
'Her information network is scary. And the way she knows me so well. But, I have no choice but to rely on her now.' Leon thought.
"Yes. Especially if a girl named Chloe was there."
"So you are finally trusting me. I am glad."

Both Leon and Elmesia have been quite close in the past. Not just as rulers of El Dorado and Sarion, but way back, when Leon was still a hero.

"As for your question, yes. I saw her there. She was enjoying the festival as any normal kid."
"I see. That's good. The Rossos are creating nothing but troubles for me. They are forcing me to go to Ruberios."
"Hoh. Forcing a demon lord. Must be quite a convenient trump card they have. Or maybe it is exposing your plans?"
"Even you know it is nothing like that."
"I know. I was just teasing you. You really haven't changed a bit Leon-kun. The defense force of the north and all of the Rosso's army have been deployed in Ruberios. I am sending the Magus Order to reinforce. Do you want to come aboard? My airship is going to be the fastest way to reach Ruberios."
"I see. Sorry for troubling you then."
"No problem, Leon-kun. We have known each other for a long time."

They both stand up and leave. In the empty garden, no, the supposed to be empty garden, a figure appeared. With his blue hair which shone like the moonlight covering his face.

"I see. So she is going to be troublesome. She has quite a good information network. She will be a deadly enemy and favorable ally. Well, I will use her the best I can." Rimuru mutters and disappears.

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