Chapter 34 Part 3

- Yuuki Kagurazaka -

While Rimuru was meeting with the children he took the chance to hear what Kagali had to say.

"So what do you think?" He asked.

He saw Kagali shiver slightly. "It felt like I was constantly being watched, as if one wrong move would result in my death." She whispered.

Yuuki nodded in response. "Rimuru seems to be a bonafide Demon Lord, far stronger than he was when he was a mere Slime. We can't underestimate him or his friend."

Kagali nodded. 

"Make sure Laplace is ready when the time comes." He ordered.

"Got it Boss."

- Rimuru Tempest -

Rimuru opened the door to the classroom. "Hey kids, I hope you guys have been studying hard!"

Before he could continue though he was tackled by Chloe who hit him like a bullet.

She looked up at him with a pout. "You said you'd visit sensei!" 

He rubbed the back of his head sheepishly. "Well you se-"

"Yeah! I thought you'd forgotten about us!"

"Gale is right! You should have come to play with us!

He was quite busy with everything that has been going on but he knew such an excuse wouldn't work on the kids.

"Haha, sorry about that, but how about to make up for it why don't you come visit my country? We are holding a big Festival where you can all have a ton of fun!"

"Eh! Sensei's country?!" Yelled Alice.

He nodded with a smirk. "Yup! My country is pretty awesome, I can even introduce you to my best friend!"

"You have a best friend Sensei?" Asked Chloe with a curious hint to her voice.

He nodded. "Yup! His name is Felix!"

All of their eyes widened. "You mean the Demon Lord Felix White?!" Yelled Kenya.

"Woah! We can meet a real Demon Lord?!" 

Seriously guys? He was a Demon Lord too!

Whatever, as long as they're happy.

"Yes, I'm sure Felix would love to meet you." Felix had mentioned that he wanted to meet the students he taught at some point, the Festival was a good opportunity for that.

"Yipee!" Shouted Kenya.

Man they really didn't take him as a Demon Lord seriously huh? Well maybe they were too familiar with him to see him like that.

He noticed the teacher standing to the side watching with a surprised expression, though he was smiling.

"Alright why don't you kids go get ready."

They all nodded and ran off to get what they needed.

"Ah, what a surprise, they don't treat me with as much affection." Said the teacher.

He decided to comfort him. "Haha, don't worry about it, before I came here they wouldn't tolerate any other teachers so they do like you."

"Aha, that's true, but it does make sense that they don't take me very seriously. The strength of those kids…"

Eh? Were they really that strong?

"Ah, I haven't introduced myself, my name is Rimuru, I was their substitute teacher before."

The teacher shook his head. "There is no need for introduction, those kids won't stop talking about you and Yuuki has already informed me about you. My name is Clouse by the way."

"Nice to meet you Clouse." He responded.

Clouse said he was an A- Rank Adventurer and he was 50 years old.

If they could rival an A- Rank Adventurer when they are so young then those kids have a ton of potential.

Especially Kenya and Chloe, according to his Elemental of Light he had the potential to become a True Hero, a being opposite to the True Demon Lords. And then Chloe was Blessed and Contracted to that mysterious Spirit, one that Great Sage said had an immeasurable amount of power.

Yuuki walked through the doors with a large duffel bag.

"Ah, are the kids already getting ready?"

Clouse nodded. "Indeed. While you are here Grandmaster I would like to make a request to both of you in fact."

Yuuki looked at him and he nodded in response.

"Very well Clause, what is it?" Asked Yuuki.

Clouse went on to say that the children's growth may be affected if they don't find a stronger teacher, after all they are already capable of rivaling him individually, soon enough they will be able to beat Clouse single handedly.

No student will respect a teacher that is weaker than them, at least normally. Children are just like that, oftentimes logic does not work on them, it doesn't matter if Clouse is more experienced and has more knowledge to pass on.

It seemed Clouse really valued the children and wanted them to succeed. It's good to know that there are still teachers like that out there.

Rimuru saw this opportunity to poach the kids and get them out of Yuuki's influence. If this plan works he won't need to use his other plan.

"Why don't they come stay in Tempest then? We have amazing teachers and they are all quite strong so it will be a long time before the kids outgrow them."

"Ah! Can we entrust them to you then Rimuru?" Asked Yuuki. It's good that he wasn't protesting.

He nodded. "Yes! Count on me!"

He can even have Hinata and the Holy Knights help train the kids so they could get a deeper understanding of their Elementals.

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Rimuru looked down at the kids playing around fondly, this is the life they deserved to have, not one where they constantly worry about if they will make it to the next day.

Thankfully Yuuki didn't protest much about him taking them to the Festival, he had a plan for how to keep them in Tempest. He didn't trust Yuuki much due to his shady activities so it's best if he keeps the kids close.

Rimuru left them to their games while he continued to prepare for the Festival. He would introduce them to Felix a little later on, maybe when the Festival officially starts.

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- Felix -

I looked down at the fallen form of Hinata. Since we had a couple hours until nightfall Hinata wanted to get a little bit more training in since we likely won't have as much time during the Festival which starts tomorrow.

Though I wasn't complaining I used this chance to try out some of my Soul Magic, basically Elemental Magic that is used by Elemental Souls like me.

Elemental Souls can naturally manipulate the Laws of the World concerning their respective Elements. This phenomena completely obeys the laws of physics, contrary to how regular Magic violates those laws. Since it obeys the laws of physics Elemental Souls can be used to fight when under an Anti-Magic Area or a Holy Barrier.

Since my Elemental Soul of Infinity is a combination of my Space and Time affinities I can quite casually manipulate both those aspects now, whereas before I struggled with manipulating Time partly due to fear of the Element itself and inexperience.

Soul Magic, if mastered enough, is capable of even rivaling an Ultimate Skill.

"You had enough yet?" I taunt.

"Gah, not yet!" She yelled as she quickly jumped up and charged at me.

I simply blocked her attack with my stick and then kicked her away at speeds she couldn't follow.

Before I could continue however I got a Thought Communication from Rimuru.

"You need something Rimuru?"

"Uhh, kinda? Are you busy right now?"

I looked towards Hinata who once again charged at me.

"Not really no, what's up?"

"Ah, you said you wanted to meet my students right, they're here now and then want to meet the great Demon Lord Felix White."

I smirked hearing the slight jealousy in Rimuru's tone.

"It seems they know who the real Demon Lord is."

"Huh?! What does that mean?! You wanna go?!"

"Now you just sound like Milim. Anyways I'll teleport over to you soon."

And with that I cut the Thought Communication.