Chapter 35 - Hero - 'Granbell Rosso'

[𝐑𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐫𝐮 𝐏𝐨𝐯]

Months passed in a flash. In the last few months, many chaotic things happened but the most significant event was clearly the revival of 'Chaos Dragon' I nearly had a heart attack when I learned about the past of Chaos Dragon and Milim. But thanks to Ciel-San I was able to revive him as a newborn. But the most important thing is that-

Tempest has now become a whole new center of attraction because of our recent events and projects. The economy and the education rate of the Tempest grew tremendously in this short period. The 'Festival' was a huge success along with the 'Dungeon' and the 'Tournament'.

I didn't let my strong subordinates like Diablo and the Demoness trio participate in the tournament. It will be foolish to show our full strength to other countries. I only showed enough strength so that other countries acknowledge Tempest as a nation.

And now I'm planning to go to Lubelius because of the deal that I and Ruminas signed.

I bought Ranga, Diablo, and Shion with me. The others were complaining, but I ignored them all. Even the three of us are more than enough to destroy any human country.

The band members were ready to depart so am I. And with a flick of my hand, we all reached our destination, the Holy City, capital of the Holy Empire of Lubelius.

"As expected, the barrier wasn't even able to obstruct you for a while."

Luminus's voice reached my ears as I turn around to look at her with a confused face.

"Barrier? You know that this barrier didn't prevent any «Spatial Travel» right?"

I said to her with a look that said 'are you sure this is your domain' she looked embarrassed after hearing my reply that's why she changed the subject rather swiftly and started to talk with Shizue.

Oh. I forgot to mention that Shizue along with the children tagged along with me to watch the performance. I didn't see anything wrong, so I allowed it.

"This barrier is not bad..."

I said to Hinata. But of course, in response, I only got a look that screamed 'you are a monster!'

'Did I say something wrong?'

On the other hand, Diablo and Shion started to brag about the barrier that I set up on Tempest.

'The barrier was the result of hundreds of years of research and work and he said the 'barrier is not bad' humph, what he is taking us for we are not monsters like him who can make a better barrier than this in just a few seconds.'

Hinata thought to herself with an annoyed look. Well, whatever she doesn't care anyways.

....

[Day Before the Concert]

Time passed quickly and the date of the concert was just about the corner. The two days pass like the wind without any disturbance. On our first and second days, Hinata personally gives us a tour as we roam the whole capital. The kids also looked happy, so I didn't complain about the tour.

Shizue is taking care of kids with utmost care so I didn't have to worry about them, but I can't help but feel concerned about one particular student of mine...

'Chloe Albert'

As I excepted, she is not a normal kid, her power is increasing abnormally fast compared to others not to mention she looked a little distracted for some reason.

But for now, I'm sitting at a table along with Hinata and Shizue... Enjoying the tea that Hinata's subordinate had prepared for us.

But there is one thing that I didn't understand.

Why the hell is he serving Hinata?

I mean he is not weak in any way compared to other paladins...

I'm pretty sure he is a Holy Knight. I racked my brain, but I wasn't able to find any reason other than one...

<<Positive. Individual Nicolaus has some lingering feelings for individual Hinata>>

Fufufu, how interesting. Should I tell Shizue about this? I'm pretty sure she will be thrilled after hearing the news.

But before I can say anything someone bragged inside the room. A holy knight to be exact.

"Emergency. Someone has broken into the Grand Cathedral and is currently being fought against-!"

Shizue was surprised after hearing the news but didn't say anything.

"Calm down and tell me how many enemies have been spotted and how many casualties have been sustained."

Hinata calmly asked. Even though she looked calm from the outside she is a little shocked from the inside.

The casualties are not as serve as she thought, and the number of enemies is.

"I'm not sure but more than 100 B rank individuals are confirmed."

Without minding about their affairs, I looked at Diablo and he smiled at me as he nodded in response.

He contacted Venom with 'Telepathy Net' and asked him to protect the band members.

Of all the places they have to attack Grand Cathedral- the place where band members, as well as children, are currently playing. I think only children are playing and the band members are practicing.

"Look like Sun Priest Gran and the Rosso family started to move."

Shizue said as she looked at me with a concerned look.

"Don't worry children are safe Shion and Venom are protecting them."

She sighed in relief as she heard my response. But aren't they a little too bold to attack a Demon Lord? She may be the weakest one but, in the end, she is a Demon Lord after all.

'I have a feeling that they are planning something big.'

With a heavy heart, I teleported all of us into the Grand Cathedral as expected this place is a mess.

But what an amusing mess...

People fighting with their life on the line, but the Takt and other band members are practicing like nothing is happening here.

The sound of music overshadowed the sound of fighting and clashing and just then I sense a powerful presence. Just in terms of magicules, he is on par with Shion and Diablo combined.

'Argh. I should have evolved Diablo into a True Demon Lord' but there is no point in thinking about this now.

"Diablo and Shion, I will leave him to both of you. I and Shizue have some other flies to deal with."

"Of course. Leave it to us!"

Shion said cheerfully as she looked at the insect person and prepared herself for a long battle.

"Diablo don't mess with him. There is another person with him"

I left the Grand Cathedral with that order.

The fighting was chaotic at the entrance of the Grand Cathedral. The entire gate was wrecked with nothing left. Over a hundred people were fighting. The most eye-catching part of the fight was the person that Hinata was confronting.

"Who is that man?"

I asked Hinata with a heavy voice. This old man who is fighting with Hinata is holding back a lot of his true strength.

His true strength is comparable to that of Luminus. No, he is stronger than Luminus, but I didn't sense any intention of killing in his move...

At least he is not showing it now.

"Granbell Rosso. That old man is the leader of the Five Great Elders, the head of the Rosso family."

Head of the Rosso family. Now that makes sense I nodded in response.

"So you are Demon Lord Rimuru? How dare you kill my Mariabell..."

"Fufufu. What are you gonna do about that?"

Mariabell, it was her fault, to begin with, and this old man is blaming me for her death. It doesn't matter anyway but-

"Shizue, help Hinata, this old man is a little powerful"

Without wasting any time Shizue jumped into action but I didn't think that only Shizue and Hinata are enough.

"Hahaha, don't worry I have prepared a gift for you this is from your country!"

What the hell is he saying from my country.

Don't tell me, this bastard.

I hate the people like him the most, using innocent people like a puppet. Not to mention kids on top of that.

Ten children are standing in front of me with weapons in their hands... barely at the age of fifteen.

'How cruel'

I thought to myself silently, without making noise or showing any emotions.

But Shizue has lost it. Her attacks became more ruthless and fierce with each slash. It's not something that I didn't expect but...

To think Shizue will show this much hatred to someone.

Fufufu let's handle these brats first.

I paralyzed all of them with my «Poison Breath» carefully without hurting them and put them into my «Imaginary Space».

'At least they will be safe there...'

The fight between Hinata, Shizue, and Granbell accelerated quickly as Granbell is forced to show his real strength.

You are right. He was controlling the battle earlier like a pro but since Shizue joined the battle, it became somewhat unpredictable.

Tch. What the hell is he doing here. Ciel-San why didn't you notify me.

<<No hostility was detected. It looks like he is here for some other matters>>

Sensing his presence Granbell stop the battle and started to laugh like a manic.

"Hahaha. So Demon Lord Leon you are finally here, I prepared your order but it seems like Demon Lord Rimuru has confined your order"

Leon along with his two lieutenants appeared on the scene. He looked generally surprised and confused after hearing Granbell voice.

"Who are you? And what order are you talking about"

He asked Granbell with a cold voice. His eyes penetrated the soul of Granbell as he looked at him with disgust.

"Demon Lord Leon I'm the head of the Rosso family Granbell Rosso. I have summoned the children by the method you gave us but all the children are confined by Demon Lord Rimuru"

The method that he gave them...

"Hey, are you the one who is summoning the children from the other world?"

I asked Leon in a cold voice as he nodded in response without any words.

This bastard didn't even feel a little bit of sympathy towards the children.

Tang

The loud voice of two swords clashing catches the attention of everyone in the vicinity. As my and Leon's swords clashed with each other creating a shockwave powerful enough to push back even someone like Hinata.

"Bastard. Don't even think about leaving alive today from here"

My sharp gaze locked on Leon.

Barriers upon barriers started to envelop me and Leon as the battle between the two Demon Lords started.