Kindness

|How can you kill a Monster without becoming one?|

3rd POV

'I was a bit worried about my Shuna but it seems like they have figured out their way in the future' Is what the Queen of the Ogres mostly referred to as my Lady by the Ogres of the Village thought as she was sitting on one of the chopped down trees by Shion.

She was worried about her Daughter ever since she seemed to distance herself from the Village by going to the Cliff behind the Village and so she followed her to this place. Seeing that the Guest's daughter was in an even more serious condition.

She remained silent watching both of them cry as they were hugging, she was proud of the words that her daughter had said and couldn't hold back a proud smile.

'To think that my Daughter could become such a great woman even without my help' Is the sad and proud thought that had crossed her mind a few times since the past days.

"Have you two calmed down?" She then finally asked after silence came over this place

"Mother?!" Shuna shouted surprised and a bit embarrassed at the same time Shion began to say "Mo-" but stopped instantly.

"Come here you two and tell me about that Master of yours" Shuna's Mother said with a soft smile on her face.

The two hurried and walked over to where the Mother sat. It#s as if both of them suddenly had found new energy as they began to tell stories. As for Shuna's Mother she simply sat there in silence and gave both of them an ear. As it is for a mother she knew exactly what to do to let them both think about something happy.

"From what I heard Rimuru-sama must have been a great Leader and you said he is seen as the 5th True Dragon?" She asked thinking about the current Situation "Anyways Shion, Benimaru told me that you saw our Family as your own"

Shion flinched at the sudden change of topic and even such a uncomfortable one for her "Y-yes that's true my Lady" she answered

"If you feel in any way lonely or not welcome at your own Family you can always come to me. Think of it as repaying you for being such a good friend for my Shuna here~" The mother said and hugged Shuna at the same time

"Motheeer.." Shuna rebelled like a little child who feels embarrassed

On the same time on the Cliff where Shuna was before an Oni clothed in blue suddenly appeared out of the Shadows.

"Your Mother is still the same" Souei said

"Mhh I wouldn't be surprised if it is actually a Skill, she always seems to be able to get people away from a bad mood" Benimaru answered

"What should we do from now on" Souei asked

"Be there for Rimuru-sama" Benimaru answered simply

"But what if-"

"My little Sister just scolded me that we are not allowed to think like that, what else can I do then to follow her teachings?" Benimaru said with a shrug and a satisfied smile on his face.

"I understand, I'll look at the situation in the Great Jura Forest" Souei said and disappeared

Rimuru POV

"Rimuru-sama my mother has cooked for us. If you want anything I'll put the wooden bowl here on the desk" A female voice said and saw pink colored hair but soon the color faded away it's just black… black colored as this cursed world.

I can smell the food and feel the heat coming from it as it was freshly cooked but I have no urge to eat something.. I am a Monster that doesn't need to eat as I originally didn't even have any sense of taste… no I am not even a Monster… even those creatures wouldn't let their wife die like this.

I miss Ciel's cooking… as the best cook in this dark world where even her shattered Soul is the only thing that shines white.

"I hope you get well soon Rimuru-sama I'll wait for you" the voice said and I ignored it after all it wasn't her voice… I don't want to hear anyone else's voice if it isn't her's… please just say what should I do, Ciel?

Please…

3rd POV

And so years went by the Ogre's lived in their Village and the Oni's were helping them with all means as they had nothing else to do than to ensure their Master's safety and well being…

Souei after his espionage of the Great jura Forest and everyone that resides in it came to the final judgment that they were exactly brought back 20 years before the faithfull day where the Village was annihilated.

They had already thought so as it was said that they were just children as they disappeared but having it confirmed from Souei they could catch a breath of relief as they could give Rimuru-sama enough time for himself without having to worry about the Goblin Village and other events.

Shuna helped to cook for the Village and her Family as well as Rimuru-sama while Shion was the one who most of the time took care of Rimuru-sama such things as a bath or simple means just a warm hug.

Benimaru helped out his Father in managing the Ogre Village and the fields as it was the most tiresome work for the others in this Village. He wanted to name his parents but was stopped by Shuna who wanted Rimuru-sama to be the one that names them.

Kurobe hasn't left the smithy since the day of their arrival even once. He was the main source for their weapons and armor as well as the one who repaired it. His Parents were worried about him but he would always send them back to rest properly as they were already quite old.

Harukou trained the Ogre's that had talent to be a soldier/guard for this Village. His temper was even fiercer than in Tempest before but this way they learned quicker. Of course he was relieving some of his stress on them even when he tried to hold back as well as he could. For him Rimuru-sama was not only a Leader but someone who had the ability to calm down the old man's temper and to his surprise give him good advice for living a good life.

After a few years the only changes on their Master was that he began to cry from time to time. But he finally began to go to sleep on a bed inside the house he was staying at and sometimes moving his head as if he would listen to what they said.

Thanks to the guards that Hakurou trained, the Oni's strength that was on par with True Demon Lords and the fact that Rimuru had been releasing his passive aura there was no time where the peaceful life of the Ogre's was interrupted.

Shuna's mother had been a few times to Rimuru's house kneeling on the ground thanking him for everything that he had done for her son and daughter. It was the minimum she could do for him. For some it may seem as she was praying to a god but she was simply showing her gratitude towards him.

Shion has confronted her real Parents after a few months of ignoring them. They were shocked about their own behavior and knew that they couldn't ever make excuses for what they did in the other timeline.

It took a few years but at some time Shion forgave them after all they were still her blood relatives and the fact that there must have been a reason as to why they left in the past made it easier for Shion to slowly forgive them.

The 2nd True Dragon meanwhile had a time of endless nightmares and dreams that were all connected to one person called Rimuru. She often had the same dreams but every once in a while she could gather more information about this Rimuru.

"Velzard-sama I've returned, may I enter?" It was Rain who knocked on the door of the coldest room in the entire Cardinal World where the Queen of Ice resides.

Velzard POV

"You may enter Rain" I said as I placed the cup of Iced Tea down on my table "Did Guy notice something?" I asked as soon as the door closed behind the blue primordial demon "You won't get any cookies if he did" I added

Rain looked as if her world just collapsed but then answered "Velzard-sama you are so ruthless… but no as you've ordered he didn't notice my absent" Rain answered

"Mhh.. I wasn't entirely sure if I could trust you as he is the one you serve" I said with my eyes fixated on her facial structure as an older sister of that problem child and Velgrynd I am trained in sensing lies.

"By all means Velzard-sama you are not a being i can afford to mess with" Rain answered instantly

"As expected you have at least a brain not like Guy, anyways now report what you have found" I ordered as my patience was running out. Just today I found out something that would change this entirely.

'If he truly is my younger brother I can't just let him have this kind of fate' I thought angered at what I was seeing in my dreams.

"Yes Velzard-sama as you've ordered I was looking around the Great Jura Forest but I couldn't find anything named Tempest nor such a City that you've described. I asked certain Individuals about the name Rimuru Tempest but no one knew what to say as for your younger brother he seems to be still trapped in the cave" Rain reported

'Nothing?! Seriously nothing?' I thought angered and destroyed the desk with my fist which seemed to have startled the primordial demon. I sighed and created the desk again as it is an easy feat with my Ice ability.

"But there was something strange. One of the Ogre Villages seemed different than the others. I could notice several strong presences but the problem was that they seemed to have been alarmed as soon as I stepped a bit too near. I could feel a strong unusual aura too, as you said I shouldn't reveal my identity I decided to leave" Rain finished her report

"Ogre Village you say" I stood up and walked towards the door passing Rain "Velzard-sama are you sure you want to go? Just let me be the one to go!" Rain said and I stopped right behind her

"Rain even though I know that you just said that as a servant" I turned around and released my aura a bit "Make sure to not overstep your boundaries"

"Yes it's my fault Velzard-sama please forgive me, I'll make sure Guy-sama knows of your absent… of course with another reason" Rain said

"Good girl" I answered and teleported to the Great Jura Forest. As soon as I arrived I knew what Rain was talking about… of course she would never know after all this is without a doubt a True Dragon Core!

I followed the presence of the True Dragon Core and soon was above the Ogre Village. I was thinking of burying them in an instant under a layer of Ice but decided to first look at the Situation.

And so I descended until my feet touched the grass beneath me. I stood in front of 5 Ogres and they seemed to have evolved to Oni's besides the one in the middle. Their strength is on par with those lousy Demon Lords.

No wonder they are able to hide themselves so well if it wouldn't be for me. I guess even Guy would have a problem sensing them if he never stepped a foot in the Great Jura Forest.

"We greet the Sister of our Lord the Queen of Ice and 2nd True Dragon Velzard, I am the Lord of this Village" The one in the middle said while bowing slightly. I've wondered why he is able to stay there as if it would be nothing to feel my presence and aura but it seems that pink haired Oni has casted barrier magic around everyone in this Village. What impressive feet.

"I must say, Lord of this Village, you have some interesting people under you. What a pity that I didn't come for this, so tell me… what are you hiding?" I said as I released my [True Dragon Haki]

The ground around me and the trees as well as falling leaves all freezed but again they surprised me "You, how are you able to still stand?" I asked

"Please Velzard-sama calm your anger! We are subordinates of Rimuru-sama. Our Soul Corridor with him makes us able to withstand your aura!" It was the pink haired Oni who shouted at me while trying to uphold the barriers, no… she teleported them away? Including the Lord who stood right in front of me?!

"You have some amazing skill there, I didn't knew it was possible to teleport others as they would normally die" I said and stopped my aura from coming out

"We call it [Legion Magic] it was something that Ci-... Rimuru-sama has created in the past" the red haired Oni who resembles the Lord answered

"Anyways I came here to see my brother, show me the way. If you lied to me about being his subordinates no one can save you today" I simply said even when I could find the way obviously myself.

'I can finally see my younger brother! I'll make sure you won't end like Veldora don't worry' I thought excited as we were walking towards the house where I could feel the familiar feeling coming from.

They opened the door for me and I entered it looking at my brother, I was happy as the familiar feeling now completely wrapped around my senses "So you are indeed my younger brother, Rimuru" I said smiling

But my smile faded soon as I saw those familiar eyes… this familiar feeling. It was deep within me… remembering the time my older brother Veldanava died. I was the same.. anger rose in me "who did this" I asked in a low voice as my golden eyes returned to their normal color

As I saw the second soul inside of my younger brother just a moment ago I knew exactly what happened. It was completely shattered and there was no way to revive it or reincarnate it.

"Velzard-sama we will explain" On of them said and I didn't even cared about who it was

"WHO THE HELL DARED TO LAY HIS DIRTY HANDS ON MY YOUNGER BROTHER!!!" I shouted as the anger inside me exploded and I realized that all the things I have dreamed up till now were not events in the future but already in the past.

I wasn't able to protect my younger brother… I should have protected whoever it was that he loved and that City he had built everything I saw… who was it? who was it? I will kill him in the most cruel way possible… no death is too easy.

Everything around me was completely covered with ice, the whole Village and even a part of the Great Jura Forest. I guess I won't be able to hide this from Guy no I don't care I would even kill him if he dares to do something to my Rimuru.

"I'll make them pay" As I said that I released a massive killing intent that let even the Oni's fear who still were able to not freeze to death. I hugged him and could feel that he was even colder than myself.. I have never felt anything that was colder than myself…

"Velzard-sama…"

"DO YOU want to stop me?!" These words were directed at the Oni who just raised his voice

"It was the fault of many humans, angles and even Demon Lords as well as other important figures in the Cardinal World that said world has come to an end and this happened" The Oni said her voice was shaking

I stayed like this for a few seconds but then calmed down thinking about what the Oni just said and my younger brother.

Rimuru POV

I felt a familiar aura. It was cold but at the same time warm as if meant to be like this. I looked at the one who was hugging me, blue hair? Sister… so she came to visit me? She seems to know about Ciel..

I was surprised that her hair was blue just like hers even if it was a bit different… at least it wasn't black. Still she isn't Ciel… why Ciel? Why did you leave me alone? I can't understand it… even after all those years…my destined one.

Is it because you all die because of me? First Shizue she was the first to leave me… but SIster is here… she didn't left. Don't you hate this world just like Shizue… why are you here Sister?

I was imprisoned in my thoughts about Shizue, Ciel and Sister until I heard her smooth voice , not angelic like Ciel's but…

"May she rest in peace"

3rd POV

"May she rest in peace" Velzard said while hugging her younger brother, she didn't knew if her words would reach him as she was sure that he was still in the void of nothingness as she had experienced it once herself.

The Oni's all lowered her heads as soon as they heard what Velzard said as to pay respect to Ciel, Manas:Ciel their Master's wife and the one who has sacrificed herself to give them a second chance.

Suddenly Velzard could feel something hot on her shoulder so she stopped hugging Rimuru and looked at him with a sad look in her eyes, it was a single tear that she had felt on her shoulder.

A second one was slowly making it's way down on Rimuru's cheek. The Oni's who noticed it just now all had an even darker expression. Velzard decided to wish the tear away or that's what the others thought but in reality she freezed his tear into a beautiful jewel like tear and stored it immediately away 'I'll never forgive this my younger brother. This tear of yours shall remember me day by day that I failed to protect you my own family' Is what she thought

Then suddenly a weak and quiet voice could be heard "Onee-san?" It was Rimuru as he spoke for the first time in all these years. The Oni's as well as Velzard were surprised and everyone had a smile on their face.

Velzard once again hugged him "Yes… it's me Rimuru, I am sorry that I am this late. You must have waited" she said trying to sound as happy as she could in this situation

"Why… why Is this world so cruel?" The smiles faded in an instant as everyone heard that one question from him. Compared with his weak and broken voice it was a clear reminder that this wasn't a fairytale where their Master would be back without any problems as he was in the past.

There were no signs of happiness as everyone now again looked at the lifeless Rimuru as his eyes faded even more so they thought.

"Because… You were to… to kind Rimuru" Velzard said and even the cold natured True Dragon now shedded some tears while hugging her little brother but she soon regained herself and stood up looking at the Onis.

"I believe that he'll wake up, seeing this house. I am sure that you are his subordinates and that you'll treat him well. I'll come to meet him from time to time. I won't kill those bastards for now as my younger brother shall be the one to bring fear to them" Velzard said and teleported away as these were her last words for the Oni's for now.

The first one to fell on her knees was Shion who began to cry as she simply couldn't hold back anymore "R-Rimuru-samaaa" she said over and over again as her hope for him to wake up was crashed in an instant again.

The others tried to hold back their feelings and help Shion as slowly the Ice began to melt, setting free the Village.

Rimuru POV

'I was too kind?' She said I was too kind… maybe she was right… after all I was too dumb and naive to save my wife… was it because of that? Because I was too kind, did you all die because of that?' I thought

Soon I was again captured in my deep thoughts but one thing was sure 'I was too kind