Chapter 31 Part 5

"Your sister visiting isn't that big of a deal Veldora, she seemed to be genuinely regretful about scarring you. Besides, if she picks a fight Rimuru and I have your back." 

Before I could continue I was interrupted. "What's happening here?" I turned to the voice and was met with a blue blob.

"Nothing, I was just telling Veldora that his sister said she would visit him soon."

"Sister?" Rimuru asked.

"Yup, Velzard seemed to be interested in how he was doing now and said she wanted to visit. I didn't want to be the guy to tell the strongest True Dragon no."

Of course I'm going to leave out the fact that this visit is probably my fault.

It's best to live in ignorance.

"Uhh, I guess that makes sense if she is Veldora's sister. But didn't Veldora say she used to kill him?"

I nodded. "Yeah, but that was due to Veldora rampaging, as long as he controls himself he should be fine."

"That's true. Don't worry Veldora! We got your back!" Rimuru tried encouraging.

"No no, you two don't understand. My sister is evil! An absolute demoness!" That's ironic considering she is a True Dragon.

"Just give it a shot Veldora. Hasn't it been a long time since you've seen each other, maybe she has changed just like you did?" I doubt she changed but I'm just saying whatever bullshit comes to mind.

Rimuru backed me up. "Yeah yeah, if you can change then so can she!"

"Y-You might be right." Veldora mumbled.

"Of course we are! Now come on, get yourself together, don't you want your disciple to see you as someone cool and awesome?" Rimuru said.

That seemed to affect Veldora. "You're right! I can't show such an image to my student!" I'm not sure if he is bullshitting here and just putting on a front or what.

Rimuru nodded. "That's right!" 

I noticed Zegion was clapping with his little bug hands in the background while Hinata was just staring, flabbergasted.

"Is this a True Dragon? Lady Luminous' most hated enemy?" 

I gave her a pat on the shoulder and whispered, "You'll get used to it."

Hinata didn't give me much of a reaction except nodding.

Her world view is really shattering today huh?

Rimuru then pulled me to the side and transformed into his human form. He turned to me and whispered, "Why didn't you tell me his sister is coming?!"

I shrugged. "That's what I came here to tell you about. But I came across Veldora first and wanted to see how his spar with Hinata would go."

"Gah! Hopefully she comes after the festival at least." Rimuru said.

"It would be fun to show her around Tempest though. And doesn't Veldora plan to open a takoyaki stall? I'm sure she would love to try her brother's cooking."

Rimuru sighed. "All I can do is hope."

Man Rimuru really doesn't want Velzard to show up at the Festival, I don't blame him, managing one True Dragon is probably hard enough.

"Ah, by the way why is Hinata here?" I asked.

"Hmm? Oh Luminous sent her over so that relations between Tempest and Ruberious could deepen, we've even discussed having a branch of the Holy Church built in Tempest to show our relationship to the outside world."

I nodded. "I see, after all if the Holy Church approves of you then Tempest can't be that bad right?"

Rimuru nodded excitedly. "Exactly!"

"So how does that have anything to do with Hinata fighting Veldora again?"

"Oh that? I ended up showing her The Dungeon and she asked if she could train here along with her knights, though her knights will have to wait until The Dungeon is officially open. She was pretty easily able to get to Floor 60 at which point she asked to challenge Veldora who agreed."

I nodded. "Well that's probably for the best then. It's best she's humbled now then underestimating an opponent."

"Oh! I didn't know you cared Felix! Was I right in what I said last time?! Are you aiming to bag Hinata?!" Rimuru yelled out.

Seeing as he yelled it of course everyone else heard. I could see that Hinata was looking at me with twitching lips and a blush. Or is she just super angry?

Veldora was shooting me a thumbs up while Zegion just looked confused.

I smacked Rimuru on the back of the head. "Keep it quiet you."

"Haha, I'm just helping you! Umu! Consider me as your wingman in this quest of yours." He responded.

I rolled my eyes. "Whatever." I could tell it was pointless to tell Rimuru that I was in fact not into Hinata.

She was hot for sure, but her personality left a lot to be desired. Not to mention my horrible first impression.

"Hehe, there's no need to be shy." Rimuru responded slyly.

"Weren't you a virgin until recently?" I taunt.

Rimuru began poking me. "Gah! Well I'm not one anymore!" 

I grinned at him smugly. "And who do you have to thank for that hmm?"

"Grr, fine thanks." Rimuru whispered.

"No problem bud, just remember this." I said seriously.

Rimuru seemed to understand the seriousness of the topic as he leaned in. "Yes?"

"Bros before hoes."

Rimuru froze for a moment before yelling, "That's what you had to say?! I thought it was something serious?!"

"They are wise words though."

Rimuru huffed. "That's besides the point!" 

"Yeah yeah. Anyways anything new around here? I assume you are still coming up with more things to add to the festival."

Rimuru nodded. "Uh huh, Veldora, Ramiris, and I have been working on getting The Dungeon done. The later Floors don't matter as much right now since it will be a while before anyone gets to them but we are making sure nothing is wrong with the early Floors."

I nodded. "I see, what about the tournament? I'm excited for that."

"The tournament is basically all ready, the arena is ready, the announcer has been chosen, I also plan to have Diablo be the referee to stop people if they go too far." Rimuru responded.

"Heh, I'm sure he will do a great job at that, I doubt anyone in the tournament will be able to match Diablo unless any of our subordinates decide to join."

"Yup! He seemed to be happy with it."

I rolled my eyes."Diablo would be happy with anything you asked him to do."

"Eh, maybe?" Rimuru is underestimating Diablo's loyalty. If Rimuru asked him to turn into a female and bend over Diablo would do it in a heartbeat. 

Fucking Primordials man.

"Ah I've been meaning to ask you, but did you want to supply the alcohol for the Festival? I remember Luminous liked it quite a bit, so you might get some other Nations interested as well."

Hmm, more trade will always be useful. At the very least I'm sure Arcueid can make use of the connections I make. We also have plenty of our special alcohol since Carrion has been sending a bunch of those fruits over.

I nodded. "Yeah, I'll let Arcueid know to prepare a bunch."

"Great! Ah, by the way Kurobe said the weapon he was making for Raiden should be done in a few days." 

I nodded. "Alright, I'll come to pick it up in a couple days then."

"By the way is it me or does your presence seem a bit different?" Rimuru asked.

Ah, he must be talking about one of the passive abilities of my new Intrinsic Skill: Ruler's Authority. 

It has a passive effect of giving me a far more authoritative Aura. If I wish to make full use of it I can make it so that those weaker than me will be extremely intimidated by me, along with being extremely respectful.

It basically forces others to see me as an absolute Ruler that they must bow to. Of course that's only if I enforce the effect of my Aura.