27 Walpurgis Part 1

"Now I will introduce the participants," the green-haired maid who guided Rimuru in the beginning, announces. 

"Demon, Lord of Darkness: Guy Crimsom-sama."

Hearing his name, Guy remained relaxed with a slight smile on his face.

"Pixie, Queen of the Spirits: Ramiris-sama."

Ramiris just nodded lightly.

"Dragonoid, the Destroyer: Milim-sama."

Milim tried to maintain her facade of being controlled, but now and then she would steal a few glances to the side, where Tiamat was sitting with a big smile.

"Giant, the Earthquake: Daggrull-sama."

Daggrull remained with his arms crossed, remaining firm, but the sweat on his forehead indicated otherwise. Guy really scared him.

"Vampire, the Blood Lord: Roy Valentine."

The fake vampire demon king seemed to be reflecting with his eyes closed, but he has been unconscious for some time, due to the great pressure caused by Guy.

"Fallen, Sleeping Ruler: Deeno-sama."

Deeno wasn't sleeping, but rather looking at Tiamat, trying to remember where he saw this woman with big horns. He has a vague familiar feeling about her, but he can't figure out what it is.

"Harpy, Sky Queen: Frey-sama."

Frey was staring at Milim with a complex expression.

"Death-Man, Puppet Master: Clayman-sama."

Clayman was petting his pet fox, but his expression was anxious and tense as another unknown variable appeared in his plans.

"Demonoid, Platinum Saber: Leon Cromwell-sama."

Leon have a glimpse of curiosity in his eyes, he had known Guy for a long time, but had never seen him act like this. What was the identity of the horned woman? He was wondering.

"Slime, Leader of the Jura Tempest Federation: Rimuru-sama."

Rimuru's eyes were spinning, as if a bug had occurred. He, Ranga and Shion, who had known Tia for almost a year, couldn't understand why she was there, and why she looked like that.

"And finally, our special guest..."

Upon hearing that the woman's identity would finally be announced, almost everyone stared at Tiamat. They heard Milim mutter the words 'Mommy' when she looked at the last minute guest, so everyone was curious. But the maid remained silent, making everyone turn to her. Feeling the eyes of the demon lords on her, she felt embarrassed. She forgot an important detail. Not even she knew the identity of the special guest!

She bowed in apology, hurriedly walked over to Guy, and whispered in his ear. Guy laughed lightly, and then whispered in the maid's ear in response. When he finished, the maid's eyes widened, but she soon recovered with a fake cough.

Returning to the place where she was, she continued.

"Forgive me. Now, finally our special guest..."

"True Dragon, The Mother of All and Lady of Genesis: Tiamat-sama."

Tiamat waved at everyone excitedly with both hands, especially Milim.

When her identity was announced, most were perplexed. She was a True Dragon and she has impressive titles, sure, but they still couldn't understand who she was. Among the confused demon lords, one in particular stood up in surprise.

"Oooooh! I finally remembered! It's Tia-mama!" Deeno exclaimed happily as he jumped out of his chair.

"Tia-mama? You seem to know her, Deeno. Can you tell us who exactly she is?" Leon asked from the side.

"Hmm? Oh, I think it's normal for those of you who didn't live for long not to know. Tia-mama is, as said, a True Dragon, but not just any True Dragon. In simple words, I would say that she is the Goddess of this world? Or something like that?" Deeno said with slight confusion. Veldanava was dead, so was it appropriate to say that Tiamat was the Goddess of this world, or not? After all, she also helped create this world. While he was in an internal dilemma, the other Demon Lords were apprehensive.

'The goddess of this world? That woman who has a goofy smile on her face?' Everyone thought at the same time, and then once again looked at Tiamat.

Guy, who could more or less discern what they were all thinking, laughs and comments, "I wouldn't underestimate her, you know? She's really scary when she's mad. Just behave like good kids, okay?" At the side, Tiamat nodded quickly with a proud expression at Guy.

Meanwhile, Rimuru and company appeared to be having a stroke.

Clayman, tired of all this, gets up and gives a fake cough, drawing everyone's attention.

"I sincerely thank everyone for responding to my call. Without further ado, let's begin our feast! I declare the banquet of the Demon Lords, Walpurgis, begun!"

Soon, everyone calmed down, and the truly banquet began.

Following by that, Clayman gave a long speech decorated with beautiful words and gestures about how he was the victim, and then finally came to the final point.

"Carrion's forces are stationed in Tempest! This is the proof!" He stated accusingly as he pointed at Rimuru. "Furthermore, Carrion instigated the kingdom of Falmuth, leading them to invade the Great Forest of Jura."

Just as Clayman was about to continue, however, everyone hears the sound of a chair moving. Looking at the sound, everyone sees that Tiamat has stood up. Then she slams one hand on the table and points at Clayman with the other.

"I protest!" Tiamat exclamed.

"Wha-?! What do you mean by protest?! You don't even-!" Clayman said indignantly, but Tiamat ignored him.

"Carrion's forces being in Tempest...Cannot be considered proof...Your honor! I call hearsay!" Tiamat said to Guy, who was holding back his laughter.

If Clayman is still going to continue this game, then she will also play along!

"Tsk! As I was saying, he offered to..."

'So he offered to...Cooperate with us to combat them, and cause harm to humans. So, after defeating the kingdom of Falmuth, I declared myself a Demon Lord, and Carrion gave me his support. That's exacly waht I imagined he would say.' Rimuru completed Claymen's argument mentally. 'About Tia, why is she defending me?...No, I'll worry about it later, I'll settle my matter with Clayman first.'

Clayman continued, "This selfish behavior violates the Pact formed by the Demon Lords. And in this way, my subordinate, Myulan, who gathered these information for me...Kuuh! She was killed by this fool called Rimuru! That's why I decided to take revenge!" Clayman says dramatically.

"Hearsay!"

"Again?!"

"You have no proof of my client being involved in a murder...Much less proof of the death of your subordinate!"

"I do have proof!"

"Where...Are they then?"

"....Continuing, furthermore, Rimuru conspired with Carrion in an attempt to kill me. Myulan informed me of this with the last of her strength...And upon learning of Carrion's betrayal, Milim was so furious...That she destroyed the Animal Kingdom of Eurazania, and Carrion was killed. I, of course, warned her, said that doing such things without proof was unforgivable. But please don't blame Milim. She did everything for me. I believe you will understand...That this little Majin called Rimuru is a Fool who brings a bad name to the demon lords!"

"Hearsay!"

"Can you please stop interrupting me, woman?!"

"Milim would never...Make friends like you, much less listen to you!"

"Haaah?! And how would you know that!"

"Because she is alive...As her mother, if she made a friend like you...I would send her to another planet."

Milim immediately turned her face away while sweating profusely upon hearing that, and Guy started laughing, unable to hold back any longer.

Clayman on the other hand was shaking and fuming with rage. "With all that said! I think it's appropriate to purge this slime called Rimuru! Thats...All."

Clayman then sat down with heavy steps, his anger evident. A maid, now with blue hair, announces.

"Now we will hear the exclamation of our guest and newest Demon Lord, Slime: Rimuru-sama."

Rimuru then stands up, but he doesn't know what to say. To be honest, looking at everyone present, the atmosphere was good and it seemed like no one believed Clayman. Does he really need to say something? He wondered.