The Time a Woman Was Reincarnated as a Slime

by Tulips and Poppies

Instead of a businessman, a businesswoman is killed and reincarnated in another world. While technically, it's still Rimuru, her personality differs in some ways. The plot may also not be exactly the same, with a few tweaks here and there. This is my first writing, so please please please review if any feedback or advice comes to mind. All criticism is welcome! :)

4. Chapter 4

Chapter 4: Goblin Elder

They call this a village? Only a few huts are intak, and they look like they were made by middle-schoolers for an art project. I didn't think all the goblins would look so scrawny and small. With what little cloth they had for clothing, they could easily pass off as homeless children

The moment I arrived, all the goblins of the village had the same reaction as the first ones I met. I don't understand what it is that makes me so terrifying to these people. Veldora himself said that slimes are an extremely lower-class species. Immediately, I felt the need to help and protect them.

The crowd parted to reveal a frail, old goblin with a stick for a cane. I can see the respect all the others had in their eyes for him.

He spoke with a hoarse voice, "Oh Great One, thank you for sparing our people. It is not our place to ask for your favour, but please, I beg you. We will not survive for much longer."

My eyes widened in surprise as he got on his knees, "The direwolves are ruthless. They have drastically dwindled our numbers, and killed all our capable fighters. We will give you anything and everything we can, just please, help us."

Without any hesitation I said, "Please don't kneel for me elder. I am just a slime. I'm nothing special. But," I raised my voice and addressed what little was left of the village, "I will do whatever I can to help you all. I swear on my name, Rimuru Tempest!"

Never before have a heard cheering this loud. It's not an exaggeration to say almost all of them were crying tears of joy.

The elder got up and sobbed, "Oh thank you, thank you Lady Rimuru! Our saviour!"

I am insanely flattered and nervous. How can these goblins put so much trust in me? Whatever the reason may be, I wasn't lying when I said I'm going to do whatever I can to ensure their survival. In place of Veldora, I have to be the one1 to protect this forest now.

"Please," the elder said, "come inside my home so we may speak further of this".

And so the slime, the elder, and the most strategic of the goblins, discussed strategies to defeat the direwolves. The pack will attack in four days, on the night of the full moon.