Chapter 82

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Great Forest of Jura

Rimuru's POV*

Its been many weeks since I came to this world, everyone was nice! Though there are also some bloodthirsty monsters, I just ignored them as they seemed scared of me. I wonder though, when Great Sage was telling me that they are a thousand times stronger than me.

[Report. Veldora-sama's presence is oozing out from you]

Ohh! So that was it, this means that those monsters are really strong huh, they can even sense Veldora's presence when the Kijin and Hobgoblins that I took under my shoulder didn't noticed it. Well it was for the better since it would only cause trouble if they get too scared of me. My village was already burned once by a spirit called Ifrit, apparently it wanted to enter the forest since it held a grudge against someone, I wonder who it is.. after eating Ifrit, it dropped a woman's body, we talked for a bit and she asked me to eat her.

At first I didn't want to do it since she seems to humane and there is something weird tingling inside me when I saw her. But in the end, I didn't have a choice as her body was also decaying result from the escape of Ifrit from her body. I didn't know why but I cried when I ate her body, as if something special is suddenly gone and I couldn't reach it anymore. And now we are on a meeting, the reason for this meeting is the horde of High Orcs that are marching towards this land.

My town is in the border of the forest since it would be too dangerous for the people living if I placed it inside. The monsters there are too cruel, they might go hunt everyone just because their moods are bad, that is what I learned after dealing with those monsters.

"So? What kind of monster is an Orc Lord?" I asked as everyone began giving their informations about the being. They considered it as a scary being that is par of a demon lord, demon lord huh.. I never really met one I don't how to the monster's strength. "Is it really marching towards us? Souei can you look where they are right now?" I asked while the blue haired Kijin just nodded his head. "Hm, they are currently battling against the Lizardman tribe" Lizardman? Is it one of the people of the self-concieted guy who came here days ago?

When we were talking, a green light suddenly appeared in the middle of the room, Souei widened his eyes as he didn't noticed the presence of the intruder. I just raised my eyebrow at the intruder and was shocked by what I witnessed. Is this a forest spirit?! The ara ara onee san type?! Ah.. too bad she is wearing a proper outfit. It seems my disappointment was felt by the woman as she chuckled. Ahhh, how embarrassing, I want to hide in a hole right now..

"Good day everyone, please forgive me for my sudden arrival, I am a Dryad named Treyni who is currently one of the people who take care of the forest" Ohhhh! A dryad huh, hum! She is really the perfect example of it, especially those vines surrounding her body. "Eto.. Treyni-san, what is the reason you came here?" I asked while she just gently smiled, "My higher up gave me the go signal to help you, Lord of Monsters" Treyni said as I tilted my head at her words, Lord of Monster? That sound cool as hell!

"Still, there is a council in this forest?" I asked as Treyni thought for a second before answering. "Yes, this forest would be just destroyed by those lawless monsters if there is no heirerachy placed on it." I understood what she is going at, certainly, this forest would be just destroyed if there is no order controlling it. Though what interest me is someone so strong that they could put those monsters on their place. "What help are you talking about, Treyni-san?" I asked.

"I was ordered to fight alongside with you, the Orc Lord evolved and became a Orc Disaster, it became dangerous that the higher ups won't let it roam free" Treyni said as I nodded my head, "Well, it would be dangerous right? You're scared that it might erase the whole forest right? I can understand you" I said as Treyni just tilted her head as if confused. "No.. we're not worried about that, the monsters in this forest could kill the Orc Disaster with just one swing, it won't even be able to step deeper as it would lose its head the moment it would do" Treyni said.

Are the monsters this strong!? This is getting me worried, and by judging how everyone was just nodding their heads it seems they know about it. "Then, why are you worried?" I asked still confused why is she worried about a measle Orc Disaster. "That.. we are scared to make the owner of this forest to move" ...what? This forest is owned?! Then aren't I making a town in a territory of someone? And its strong too! "This forest is owned by someone..?" I asked as everyone also looked at Treyni, they also didn't know about it huh?

A gentle smile appeared on Treyni's face. "Yes, they are quite a kind couple. They even made the Queen of Spirits live in their territory and for that we are indebted with them" So its a couple huh? "Can you tell me something about them, Treyni-san?" I asked as Treyni just shook her head, that's disappointing. "They are living in silence in this forest for 2 millenniums already, they don't want any disturbance approaching their abode" What!? 2 millenniums!? And they still love each other? How envious!

"Wait.. are they fine with me making a town in their forest..?" I asked the most dangerous question while everyone waited for Treyni's answer with sweat on their forehead. Though the Kijins seems like pretty calm, do they think I can handle everything? That's too much you know? "Its fine, they said that the forest it too silent, they wanted some entertainment too. Just make sure to pay your respect once you build your town, it would be bad if they got angry, though I doubt that since I never saw them getting angry" Treyni said making us sigh in relief.

The meeting continued until we made our decision and started preparing to fight against the Orc Disaster. Based on Treyni's tone, its not too hard to fight right?

000

3rd POV*

Xander, Sona and Ramiris are sitting on the sofa while watching the show happen. They saw Rimuru currently fighting against hundreds of thousands High Orcs alongside with the Kijins. Treyni is also rocking it since her power is strong. Every Dryad in the forest is forced to adapt to the situation where monsters would just destroy them if they are not stronger so they trained and gained this strength. "Do you think they will win, Xander?" Ramiris asked while drinking milk from a small cup.

"Well, the fate is supporting that guy so it won't be a problem for them to win. They even have Treyni by their side, so this would be easy" Xander said while watching the Kijin massacring the horde or High Orcs. "Hmm, you're right" Ramiris said while nodding her head, she can see that they are having a hard time reducing the numbers of the High Orcs. They watched as Rimuru stood before the Orc Disaster with Treyni on his side.

Rimuru was already sweating a lot inside by the appraisal that he got from Great Sage, he never thought that it would be this strong. He don't know if he could fight this thing but he'll try his best. Rimuru stared the Orc Disaster who was annoyed by his existence, Treyni also give some help by using nature to restrict the Orc Disaster making it easy for Rimuru to fight. He cut the Orc Disaster's head which just regenerated immediately, the Orc Disaster released a punch in the ground breaking it.

A large crater was made because of that punch that made everyone fighting wide eye, "So that pig is finally starting to get serious huh?" Sona said while sipping on the coffee that Xander made. "Yep, it would be too optimistic to think that Orc Disaster could be defeated just like that" Xander said while smiling. The scene is starting to get in the climax as Gelmud appeared and ordered the Orc Disaster to move, Gelmud also revealed some of his plan with the Orc Disaster which made it stop.

Gelmud didn't even notice before his whole body was already in the stomach of the Orc Disaster. The Orc Disaster gained a small boost in strength from eating the piece of trash Gelmud, so he started rampaging. A lot of High Orcs died on his rampage because they were too close to him, while the Kijins, Goblins, and Dire wolf just backed out letting Rimuru handle the Orc Disaster. "Oi, oi, this is bad.." Rimuru muttered before shaking his head. Rimuru didn't entered the battle mode as he immediately went to the Orc Disaster's body before started eating it.

The Orc Disaster tried to fight back but it seems like fate is really interfering as he lost control of his power for a second before Rimuru gained the upper hand in the eating contest. "Hm, its done huh?" Sona said before standing up and returning to her room, this show is finished so Xander just closed the projection as he followed Sona, Ramiris who was left alone returned to her Labryinth as a loud moan was heard in the room again. "Those two never stop.. they're like animals" Ramiris said while shaking her head.

The Tempest become more prosper as they gained more visitors, they were also accepted by the Dwargon King as a country when they saw Treyni along with Rimuru. Because Orc Disaster is strong, Rimuru also gained a lot of strength by eating the pig. Though the duel between Gazel and Rimuru still have the same results as in the canon, just because Rimuru ate the Orc Disaster doesn't mean that he could fight against the likes of Gazel. Even if Rimuru is a newborn Demon Lord he still wouldn't be able to do it.

It is mentioned that Gazel's strength is the same as Hinata Sakaguchi, so Rimuru who almost lost to her even though he already evolved would still lose against Gazel. Rimuru named the remaining High Orcs making them more stronger, he still don't know that Veldora was already grumbling inside his stomach.

The Ruberios Church's influence became even more stronger because of Luminous's efforts, she didn't just stand in the side like what she did in the canon but help aggressively instead. She was still looking for clues but she already have a man in mind for the one she was looking for, some of her memories also returned to her making her suspicion even more concrete. She was planning something but didn't open the information to anyone, even Hinata or the Valentine brothers.

Luminous is just looking for the right opportunity to reveal the evidences, and take the Unknown One for herself. Sona and Xander knew about her progress but just let her, the fact that she didn't give up midway is enough for Sona. Luminous kept in check the Seven Luminaries as they are starting to get on her nerves, they have the guts to try something while their God is still observing them. That is the only reason why Luminous still let them live, they are her entertainments.

Now at Xander's side, he didn't really do anything special as he just waited for some notable events to happen. Milim already went to Tempest as she became the best friend of Rimuru, even Ramiris was forced to go when she saw Milim having fun there with the foods and so. Sona was tempted to go there since its been a long time that she went out, Xander has no choice but to go with Sona there.

000

Xander POV*

Well, I guess its time to make some appearance huh? Sona was already preparing as she went out of her room wearing a casual outfit on this world. We just walked towards the town as we enjoyed the scenery during our walk, Sona also enjoyed the scene as a smile can be seen on her face. Carrera was with us but she was ignored completely as we just flirted with each other. We now cherish the time we spend since during our long time living together, we already saw some couples being broke because of some things. But the most common is cheating, everytime I see one, I would put them into lifelong torture.

NTR is forbidden! That is my and Sona's motto, we didn't hang out with the opposite sex for how many years because of that rule. We arrived at Tempest where we were welcomed with wide smile from the citizen's face, I nodded my head at their actions. Sona just smiled as she began looking at the food that is being sold in the street, even though I can cook those foods too, she didn't want to eat my cooking since she says that it was too otherworldly, she can't feel any nostalgic feeling on it.

I just accepted her reason since its true. She could never feel nostalgic by my food since they don't taste normal, she probably wanted something normal that can keep up with her common sense. I can sense Rimuru's presence somewhere in this town with Milim, I erased mine and Sona's presence to not get the attention of a certain pink haired demon lord.

We just had a tour in this town while eating various foods that brought our spirit back to earth, I swear to make food at the same level as this. "Sona, do you like this town?" I asked while she stopped putting the Takoyaki on her mouth before smiling widely. "Yup, this brings me back to earth, even though the structures are still the same in this world" I smiled back as others looked our interaction with gentle eyes. They probably thought of us as young couple.

Our forms are not really like 2000 years old, we have the same look when we entered this world, meaning we have a 17 years old look. "Are you going to get married soon? Young man? You gotta cherish your woman" the vendor of the takoyaki talked to us as we stopped. "Yes, in maybe a year or so" I said as he smiled. We never really talked about the marriage as we would only it in our main world. "Then take care of her, people in this world are rather weird, if they see a woman that beautiful, I bet they would do their best to take her hand" I grimaced at that words.

Something like that already happened before, something tried to hit on Sona but ended living his whole life with his dick limp. Even healing magic didn't work on it or any potion. Killing his 'dick' might be too much for a man, but he deserved it when he tried to hit her when I am beside her. Sona laughed when she saw what happened, she said that I was too overprotective, and that I destroyed a young man's future by destroying his jewel. Sona pitied that guy so she turned him into woman.

We were walking in the road someone suddenly bumped on us as we looked at the guy. "Ah, I'm sorry.." the guy apologized but we just ignored him, we were walking straightly, he was the one who bumped on us. But it seems like some guys didn't like that, "Hey! You should apologize!", "Right! You didn't even tried to look at Lord Gabiru!", "Are you even a man!?" A bunch of jeering was heard as Gabiru was placed on a difficult situation. "Hm?" We heard the shouting so we turned our heads at it.

"Hey man, you should apologize to Lord Gabiru, he is one of the higher ups in this town you know?!" I raised my eyebrow to the lizard man, I turned my face to Gabiru who was being looked by his subjects with hopeful eyes. "Y-Yes! I deliberate apologized and you just walked away? How could I accept such thing!" Gabiru has no choice but to follow, even though his instincts are already screaming at him to stay away from this two.

Sona looked at me before I nodded my head, "Then, I'm sorry" I apologized. Its that simple, I just need to apologize and no trouble would come again. The lizard man seems like they didn't expected my answer as they were dumbfounded. "T-Then, its fin-" Gabiru was about to accept when another one cut him off. "How insincere! How could an apology be that insincere?!" Gabiru's face turned weird as he was about to make an excuse before another lizard man beat him to it. "Right! We just need to settle this with an duel, that man should know sincerity after tasting Lord Gabiru's lesson" They were quite confident on him.

Sona giggled by my side as my lips started twitching. I went infront of Gabiru before looking him in the eyes, "Do you really want to do this?" I asked as Gabiru's eyes shivered in fear. "Yes! Gabiru-sama could do it easily!" I heard one lizard man saying before closing my eyes. This is quite troublesome situation. I thought before looking at Gabiru who had no choice but to take a stance. I shook my head as I readied my fist, this would probably bring attention to us, but its not like we hid in the first place. The world simply forgot about us, its that simple.

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