Life As Monsters: Male Reader x That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime

Chapter 20: A Devastating Blow

A few days after formally making your alliance with Dwargon official and setting off back home with the good news, Rimuru left once again to the Kingdom of Engrassia to tend to his students that Shion left him with, leaving you in charge of your nation once again. You and Mai were making your rounds around town and just checking on the people seeing as there wasn't much to handle back at the main hall. Mai was laid nice and comfy on your back as you continued your nice mid-day stroll through the town, greeting citizens every now and then as the streets were booming with business and life.

"The weather is lovely today, isn't it, my Lord?" Mai hummed in relaxation.

"Yeah. Why don't we go get some dango?" You asked as Mai perked up at this.

"Really?! Yes, I'd love to!" Mai said as she flapped her wings cheerfully as you looked to see a shop that was selling the delicious food you were talking about.

"My Lord!" You heard from above as you and Mai turned to see Riza slowly descend to the ground and land in front of you two as she bowed her head. "Youm and his party have come to visit and are awaiting you in front of the main hall. Shion, Shuna, and Benimaru have already greeted them." Riza informed you.

"Youm's back already?" You said in surprise of his apperance in the nation again.

"Just when we were about to have a nice snack..." Mai slumped on your back with a saddened look.

"Sorry. We can eat after we deal with this." You apologized to her before turning to Riza. "Alright, let's go--!" You were about to tell Riza to join you in returning to the town hall, but a loud voice interrupted.

"Y/N!!! There you are!!" You jumped in surprise from the aggressive voice as you turned to see Honda walking out of the stall with sticks of Danga hanging from his mouth. "Nice timing! Fight me!!!" He declared with a confident grin.

"DANGO!!!" Mai yelled in awe from seeing the Dango that Honda was chewing on as stars formed in her eyes.

"S-Sorry, Honda, there's something I need to take care of..." You said slim hope of Honda accepting that answer.

"That can wait! OUR FIGHT CAN'T!! LET'S DO THIS!!!" Honda roared as he was causing a commotion.

"I'm really busy right now, but if you're trying to spar, I'm sure Hakurou is free somewhere..." You said as you walked off as Riza floated a bit above you and Mai was left hanging off your back dreaming about Dango.

"Huh? The ol' master? No way..." Honda muttered nervously as he shuttered at the thought of fighting Hakurou, imagining himself getting diced to pieces. "Huh?! H-Hey! Wait, damn it!" Honda yelled as he ran along trying to catch up with you.

After making your way back to town hall, you saw in the distance that Shuna and Shion were tending to Youm while Benimaru stood behind them, but what was different was the person stood next to Youm. A new face had arrived to town in the form of a green haired female, who wore a purple plain dress with a yellow cloth belt, and a long black robe with the hood down. On her forehead was a jewel of sorts, along with a necklace sporting another slightly larger size. You were surprised by a new face appearing, but decided that if she was with Youm, then she would be as good a guest as anyone.

"Hey, Youm! Back already?" You called out as you walked up to everyone while your gang stood behind you.

"Hey, Master." Youm waved back to you before gesturing to his female friend stood beside him. "This is our new ally, Mjurran. She's a wizard." Youm introduced you to her.

"Nice to meet you, Mjurran. I hope you enjoy your time here in our cozy little nation." You said to her as she bowed her head respectfully.

"Thank you." Mjurran said in gratitude before raising her head.