Is it wrong for slimes to be in dungeons? (revised)

Chapter 46: The Human Monster

(Rimuru POV)

I ESCAPED! I want to yell at the top of my lungs in relief upon leaving that cafe. Truth be told, I was very nervous about how things were going to go. I thought I was a goner when he asked me to take off my mask.

In the first place I should've thought ahead enough to realize if I was getting something to drink I'd need to take off the mask.

But thanks to my handy partner, Great Sage it wasn't a problem.

Using what could only be described as an ultra precise manipulation of magicules she was able to redirect my aura into the metal ore I found throughout the dungeon upon my arrival into this world. I needed Great Sage to do it, because apparently if I tried it the risk that even just a bit of leakage could result in the entire plan falling apart.

I wondered how that sidestepped the curse, but it seemed that it was somehow tied to the aura I released. While I'd struggle to call it convenient it was a relief that I could deal with both in the same breath.

What really got me worried though was with great sage taking over my body for the rest of the conversation.

It was necessary to ensure that no mistakes were made, but still if things went poorly Great sage could be cornered and forced to answer things I'd rather keep a secret...is what I thought.

I mean, can you blame me? While Great Sage was obviously a great source of information their ability to hold a conversation was middling at best. Or it should've been. Without an ego any sort of personal expression should've been a struggle yet they easily dealt with everything Hermes had thrown at them.

It was maybe a little more blunt and to the point than I would've liked but it was generally all good.

I did have to wonder though what was the point of the contacts? As far as I was concerned it wouldn't be that difficult to simply change my eye color and move on, but according to Great Sage.

<<Report. Probability of individual Bell Cranel knowing your identity as Rimuru is currently at 65.3%>>

That little bit of information brought a shock to me when she told me that. But when I looked at Bell's expression it did make a little more sense...maybe?

I didn't think I made any mistakes though so I wasn't quite sure how he came to that conclusion.

<<Report. It's likely pure instinct.>>

What sort of bad joke even is that? I had thought at the time. For all intents and purposes he had blindly guessed I was Rimuru. It was ridiculous.

I didn't really see how it was all connected though until Bell confirmed that he truly did suspect me.

It would seem as though by throwing out hints and rescinding them such as me being able to change my eye color, but then backtracking, it deepend Bell's curiosity and according to Great Sage "increased the probability of him asking in front of Lord Hermes."

I was suspicious at first as to why Great Sage would want to be asked that, especially in front of Lord Hermes who could see through my lies but as it turns out...

<<Report. Lord Hermes and the gods can see through the lies of mortals. Given that I am not a mortal, but a skill, his ability to see through the lies of mortals is ineffective against me.>>

...

I almost couldn't believe it.

How did you confirm this though? I asked. As far as I knew this hadn't been tested before so how did Great Sage know this would work?