Chapter 34: Prelude to the Festival

Story: I'm a Daemon, so what?

Disclaimer: I do not own the original setting.

Chapter 34: Prelude to the Festival

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- Felix - 

The Reception Ceremony should start sometime tomorrow, after that the Festival will officially begin so we have some time to explore and mess around then.

"Come on Felix! Let's go!" Said an overexcited Milim.

I sighed. "Do you even know where you're going?"

Milim paused for a moment before turning to look at me. "Where are we going again Felix?"

I sighed even louder this time. This girl is seriously a handful.

"Why don't we check out Veldora's Takoyaki stand, I'm sure his stand is ready by now. He seemed to be taking it super seriously too so it should be good."

Milim nodded. "Mhm, okay!"

I looked to the side to see what Raiden and Kurumi thought.

"That sounds wonderful Master." Said Raiden.

"Yup!" Said Kurumi.

As we were making our way to where I sensed Veldora I felt Kurumi in her fox form hop onto my shoulder, something I didn't protest as the Festival has not technically started yet.

Might as well let her do what she wants today since tomorrow she will be forced to mingle a bit.

Once we were within range I heard someone shouting. "Takoyaki! Come try the amazing Veldora's Takoyaki!" 

Heh, that's one method of advertising.

It didn't take him long to notice us. "Ah! Felix come try my Takoyaki! You too Milim!"

Veldora then looked at Raiden, ah I don't think he has actually had an introduction to Raiden before.

"Ah, a Dragon huh? Well you can come try some too! You as well Fox!"

I gave Veldora a wave. "Sup Veldora. I don't think I've introduced you to these two before, the Dragon is Raiden my maid, and the Nine Tailed Fox is Kurumi."

Veldora looked at Raiden with slight interest. "You are quite strong hmm? As expected of one of my brother's indirect descendants! You're quite strong too Fox. As expected of my second brother Felix!"

Eh? What does that mean?

"What do you mean by indirect descendant Veldora?" I asked.

Milim chose this opportunity to interrupt. "What kind of food are you making Veldora?!"

Ah, right. She probably doesn't want to talk or hear much about her pet, since all Dragons are descended from her pet. I assume that Veldanava is related to her pet then somehow.

"Oh! You need to try my Takoyaki! I guarantee it's the best you will ever have!"

Veldora is really embodying the shady salesman.

I decided to help him out. "He's right you know, Takoyaki is quite good."

"I'll try it then!" Said Milim.

"Great, then Veldora can you make enough for me, Milim, Raiden and Kurumi?"

He looked determined. "Yes! I guarantee this will be worth it!"

"I'm sure it will Veldora."

The four of us munched on Veldora's Takoyaki. It was actually quite good, I can tell he has been practicing.

Milim quickly finished hers. "Mmm, Veldora can make some good stuff!"

I nodded. "Right, who knew?"

I looked to the side and saw a now humanoid Kurumi and Raiden also enjoying it quite a bit.

I can tell Veldora's shop will be quite successful. Though I imagine he will be in a disguise so no one knows he is a True Dragon. No one wants to buy food from a True Dragon, they would probably be far too terrified. 

I also ended up asking Veldora for another serving to store in my Infinity Space, I can give it to Velzard whenever we meet next, I'm sure she would like to try her little brother's cooking.

All of a sudden I sensed two Auras erupt in the arena. Hmm, it seems Carrion is fighting someone, is that Gabiru?

What the fuck is going on?

"Ooh! Let's go watch that fight Felix!" Yelled Milim.

I nodded, I was also quite interested in how this fight started. "Yeah sure." I snapped my fingers teleporting us into the VIP Spectators area of the arena.

The arena is where Rimuru is going to be holding the tournament so it is quite sturdy.

I could sense Suphia, Albis, and Phobio down below in the common spectators area.

I sent Suphia a Thought Communication.

"Hey Suphia, how did this fight start?"

"Ah! Boss, uhm that Dragonewt challenged Lord Carrion, he said he wanted to test himself against an Ex Demon Lord so that he could see just how far he still has to go."

"I see, thank you."

I cut the Thought Communication. Is this guy still aiming for Raiden? I can admire the sheer grit he has but someone needs to talk to this guy.

Though from what I'm sensing he can actually match Carrion temporarily if he uses all of his Skills.

'Dragon Body is an Intrinsic Skill rarely possessed by Dragonewts. The Skill allows the user to enter a temporary battle transformation which greatly increases their combat capabilities similar to its Lycanthrope counterpart.'

'Intriguing, how does that work?'

Answer. By absorbing the Magicules surrounding them to supercharge their body. This results in a large offensive and defensive power increase.' 

- Carrion -

He stared down the Dragonewt that challenged him to a fight. He was quite surprised at first but he welcomed all challenges, even back in his territory if someone wanted to fight him and overthrow him he welcomed them.

Though such people should expect a swift punishment upon defeat.

However before their fight could truly start they were interrupted.

"What the hell are you two doing?!" Yelled Rimuru.

Before he could answer he sensed Felix appear next to him.

"Calm down Rimuru, they were just having a friendly spar no?"

Carrion nodded seeing the look he was getting from Felix.

"Still so close to the Festival?! You two better cut it out, if you want to fight then you can both participate in the tournament."

Felix looked interested. "That sounds like it will be a fun show to watch? What do you two think?"

Carrion nodded. "I would not mind that."

"Neither would I Lord Rimuru, Lord Felix." Responded the Dragonewt.

Rimuru nodded in satisfaction. "Good, though you will have to wear a disguise Carrion, having an Ex Demon Lord fight in my tournament might scare some off."

He nodded. "Very well."