AN: Thank you for your support. Like I said in the last chapter, I took more time to write this chapter because of the multiple elements in it and the fight. Second, there are references, so cookies for those who found them.
Good reading!
Chapter 10
It was night, the environment was quiet, and the diurnal monsters were asleep while the nocturnal woke up for their journey. But this calm was just before a storm.
A group of monsters composed of Ogres, Hobgoblins, Tempests wolves, a Slime in a human form, and Bijuus walked in the forest in the direction of the Marchlands, the territory of the lizards. They walked in coordination like an army, with the slime and the bijuus in the front row. They were silent, preparing mentally for the event that will come.
They walked for one hour before they could see the change of scenery, as the ground became more soft from the humidity. They continued until they apperceived the lizards.
Their leader was distinct from the others as his features look more like a dragon ones over a muscular human body. Tall with white tribal tattoos over purple scales, back, and nude chest and abs. Large wings with flowing ether in them, horns refined showing nobility. Trident was in his hand, ready to be used. He noticed the group walking to his.
"Ah, welcome, my allies. I hope your travel was without problems," he said. The slime nodded.
"Yes, it was a silent walk. I am Tempest Rimuru the slime, our villager's leader and champion of Oame-no-genten-no-kami-sama," he said. The dragoon's eyes widen before he closed them and chuckled softly.
"I see, I sense no lies in your words, as you possessed this energy in mass. I am Abirai the celestial dragoon by the way. Behind me is my daughter and my troop," he said. Rimuru raised an eyebrow at the first sentence.
"So, you can sense ether," he said. It was a statement, not a question. Abirai nodded.
"Yes, my sense has increased and I can now sense this 'ether'. But there was little time for me to test it," he said. Rimuru nodded, smiling.
"I see. Let's present our group to stop the gobsmack expression of your tribe," he said with amusement. Abirai chuckled at that, he didn't need to turn back to know their expression. After all, it was not every day you see a grouping of powerful monsters including one phoenix.
"I'm Shiroheki, Nibi no Okami, and one of the guards of Oame-no-genten-no-kami-sama," said the white wolf. Abirai nodded before turning to the phoenix in human form when she walked a step forward.
"I'm Shuiro, Gobi no phoenix, and one of the guards of Oame-no-genten-no-kami-sama. It is nice to meet you," she said, bowing her head before taking a step back. An ogre and a hobgoblin came out of the group while a wolf exit the shadow of Rimuru.
"I am Shishibushi, Bushoku Shishibushi, leader of the Ogres and servant of Oame-no-genten-no-kami-sama. Behind me are my son Bushoku Benimaru, my elder Hakurou, my ninja Souei, and one of my greatest fighters Shion. It is nice to finally meet you, leader of the lizards," Shishibushi said presenting his hand. Abirai shakes it firmly. Shishibushi released the
hand and step back. This time, Rigurd walked forward.
"I am Rigurd, Grandlin Rigurd, the Goblin King and servant of Rimuru-sama. Behind me are my son Rigur and the Wolf Riders. It is nice to meet you too," he said, bowing his head. Abirai did it too before Rigurd step back.
"I am Ranga, Alpha of the Tempest Wolves and servant of Rimuru-sama. My pack, behind me and next to the Wolf Riders, is ready to fight," Ranga said next to Rimuru. Abirai nodded.
"Likewise, it is time that this conquest stops right there," he said before looking at everyone. "One of my scouts is spying on the orcs as we talked. As I'm sure you guessed, behind me is the direction where they will come. When my scoot comes back, the fight will be here." Everyone nodded before lining themselves up with the lizards, waiting to begin the war. Abirai turned to Rimuru, pondering something.
"If it is no problem for you, Rimuru-dono, can I know where our god is," he asked? Rimuru sighed.
"Because the war is between two parties of this realm, he can't be present on the battlefield. He is waiting with Dryads and Truants, letting them see the fight. He is ready to receive our faith to help us," he said. Abirai raised an eyebrow at that.
"It is quite an absolute rule if he outright refused to break it," he said. Rimuru nodded, frowning a bit.
"It is, gods' actions weigh so much that they could lead worlds to disarray. So they forbade themselves to interact directly with mortal realms, letting the beings in them learn so the worlds could be stable somewhat. It's the reason for the gifting blessings. People always have faith in the presence of gods, and the gods transformed this faith into blessings. This is gods' only way to have an input on the realm," he said. Abirai nodded, frowning too. It was quite revealing news.
"I see. It explained why Veldanava-sama was only present next to his wife in the realm he created. To never be able to put an input on his own creation is quite problematic, never able to protect directly what he cherished in this realm. I wonder if this is why he lost all his power when conceiving his child," he said. Rimuru raised an eyebrow but don't question Abirai.
It took only five minutes after their talking for the scoot to come back to the group, kneeling to his leader.
"Chief, the orcs will be visible in ten minutes. There are indeed walking toward us," he said. Abirai nodded.
"Very well. Let's prepare for their arrival," he said. The scoot nodded, regrouping with his brother in arms.
"I will take to the sky to have much chance to find the Orc Lord and finish quicker," said Rimuru before extending bat wings from his back and taking to the sky.
"I'm following him," said Shuiro, revealing vermillion red wings on her back before she followed Rimuru.
The wait was long, seconds felt like minutes, and minutes felt like hours, but after ten minutes passed, they could see the silhouette of an army advancing toward them.
"So, is this it," Benimaru asked? His father nodded.
"Yes, it's time to fight," he said, unsheathing his katana. The blade was shining as it was made with etherores. The tsuba was a golden circle, looking like a sun. The handle was black, with diamond-patterned clothes on it. A charm was hanging by a golden string from the handle.
"Everyone," said Rimuru to the group telepathically. They listened, awaiting the order. "Charge!" And with it, the war begins.
The group of different monsters rushed toward their foe. Abirai, being on the front, engaged the first move.
He trusted his trident forward, creating a shockwave that put a hole in the orcs' army's front. He ran forward, and attacked savagely and with quick thrusts, injuring all orcs in front of him. But he didn't let his guard down. Orcs surrounded them, blocking their exit. But they will not back down. Swatting an orc who jumped on his back, he continued his deadly dance, not stopping from killing orcs. And didn't need to fear as his tribe covered him. They are fighting bravely.
"Father, a bigger orc with black armor is coming," said the daughter, fending in half an orc. He nodded.
"Very well, I will create an arena for our battle. Repel all orcs that will interrupt us," he said before extending his wings which shined, taking a breath and releasing a blue fire breath, incinerating an eight feet diameter portion of the orcs' army. He walked in the middle of the new arena. He didn't need to wait long as an orc with black armor walked toward him.
"So, you're one of the meals who think he can stand up. I'm Orc General and I will show you your place," the orc said.
"Your pigging stop here. We will not your destruction and will fight your dark ways," Abirai said, trusting his spear but the orc blocked the hit with his forearm but the hit send pain in it and dent the armor. Abirai was not discouraged. He continued his barrage of thrusts, and the orc tried to defend as much as possible.
When Abirai step back to take a breather, the Orc General took his chance. He rushed toward the dragoon, raising his butcher knife, and slashed downward. But Abirai blocked the hit and showed his strength he has by repelling the knife. But it was not enough to pierce the armor and the orc attacked him ceaselessly. He continued to defend until he get an idea.
He channeled ether in his spear before trusting it on the ground. Ether spikes formed around him, piercing one arm of the orc who step back in pain. It works, he thought.
"What did you do," exclaimed Orc General, holding his arm?! Abirai unsheathed his trident from the earth.
"I'm stopping you," he said before raising it to the sky. "Oame-no-genten-no-kami-sama, heard my prayer and received my faith! Enchant my weapon to beat my foe," he exclaimed! At this moment, light particles surrounded and rotated around the trident before they entered the weapon, making it glow and grow in length. Abirai entered his stance, ready to strike.
"I will not let you," the Orc General exclaimed before rushing! But Abirai was having nothing with it. It trusted his trident to the orc's chest and at the impact, a beam pierce him. He stumbled back with a hole oozing blood.
"Damn you," said the orc before falling dead. The orcs around Abirai were in shock. How is it possible? But they couldn't feel fear as their leader ate it.
But their nightmare only began as domes of black fire appeared behind them.
Meanwhile, Benimaru was confronting some orcs with a black flame on his palm.
"This is why I told you to move, you pig. This is the power we received from Rimuru-sama and Naruto-sama," he said. Souei walked next to him.
"Yes, this is where we will strive," he said before throwing his hand forward. Strings flashed in and out of existence toward the orcs before they were cut to pieces.
At the same time, Hakurou ran toward the foe at great speed, slashing the neck of the orcs he attack before jumping. In mid-air, he sheathed his katana, making blood spill out of the slashed neck. And a second after, he used laido again, sending a white slash-cross to the ground. The attack cleaved the ground, creating a growing white beam. The orcs touched by the beam were killed immediately.
"We will bring victory to our leaders," he said, sheathing his katana before landing gracefully.
Somewhere else, Shion was holding a naginata with a black blade and white sealing formula on it. The handle was golden. It was a present from her god, giving her the plan for the weapon after showing the progress of her training and her vow to bring glory and peace to him. He was quite happy about it. And she used it very efficiently. Her attacks cleaved the ground and the orcs taken in the attacks were split. Her moves were elegant and powerful. A dance mixing power and fluidity.
"Who is this female?! How can she be this powerful," exclaimed an orc. Shion stopped in her stance, her legs wide and bending, her naginata's blade behind her.
"I'm Shion, secretary of Rimuru-sama and proud warrior of Naruto-sama," she said with conviction. Her blade gained a white aura, and a white sphere surrounded it. She then swung her weapon forward, and the sphere converged to one point in the air before cracks appeared in mid-air. Then, a shockwave was released, making the earth shake and fissure itself. The orcs lost their balance and some fell in the fissure. Shion smiled at her success.
"Kagetsuchi," said Shishibushi, black fire arrows were sent before exploding in multiple black fire domes, like Benimaru's Hell Flare. The kijin turned to their leader surprised at the move.
"Father, did you manage to learn this move," said Benimaru. Shishibushi smiled at them.
"Yes, it took time but I indeed recreated it thanks to the blessing of Naruto-sama," he said before becoming serious. "And now, I will use it fully." Black fire coated his katana before he swung it at some orcs. They burned away quickly. The kijin followed his lead.
Rigurd was fighting with his fist wrapped with ether. His hits were powerful but the armors protected the orcs from blunt attack. But it was enough to break bones and sent his foe away. His son and the Wolf Riders sliced them with wakizashi, sparkled dance on their blades.
"Father, are you alright," asked Rigur? Rigurd nodded, flexing his body.
"I'm alright, even if blunt attacks are inefficient against their armors, my technique can still injure them. I will overcome them," he said, hitting his fist to each other before his body was surrounded by magicules and ether. He then entered a stance, left foot in front, knees bent, left fist closed and in front of his chest, and right arm parallel to the ground, the right hand opened in a knife position. "Grandlin style: Thrust to the Heaven." He leaped at the nearer orc, sending his right hand forward. The kinetic energy of the move was transformed into a beam, piercing the orc at the impact, and blowing and injuring the orcs behind it. He was dead from just the touch of Rigurd's finger.
Rigurd eyed his dead foe before he look forward, frowning at the next opponent. He tsked.
"So one has come," he said, observing the Orc General walking toward him. He entered a stance, but this time, his body tightened, ready to use counter-attacks.
"It will be enough, Rigurd-dono," someone said behind him. Rigurd recognized the voice as Ranga. The wolf walked next to him, not leaving his opponent from his line of sight. With him was Shiroheki, observing the foe, ready to pounce and crushed them with his tail. "I will take care of this situation now." Ranga then growled red miasma poured from his body. At the same time, black clouds converged on points, creating hurricanes with black lightning. He then howled, releasing the move on the orcs. They were shredded or burned by the lightning. Plus, by using this move, Ranga has pushed his limit without knowing. A second horn grew on his head, showing the world he evolved into a Star Tempest Wolf.
"Wow, incredible! You evolved Ranga," exclaimed Gobta to him. Ranga only smiled and Shiroheki nodded at this achievement.
"Indeed, you grow stronger, but you still have a long road before you," he said, eying with a predator glare his foe. The orcs were taken aback by the fear they feel. They were wondering how it is possible. "I will show you the power of the league above." He then howled, releasing black and white bubbles. Everyone wondered what he was doing, the orcs were on guard because of the number of them. Everyone except Rimuru and Shuiro, the former paled a little.
"Oi! Don't tell me…" he tried to say but never finished his sentence. Shuiro chuckled softly.
"It seems Shiroheki-dono managed to learn it," she said before pouting. "I'm still studying it, I can't stabilize it for now." Rimuru sweated at that. If Shuiro managed to use it, she will able to erase mountains easily.
"Well, I'm sure you will be able to do it," he still managed to say despite his fear. Shuiro gave him a brilliant smile.
"Thank you, Rimuru," she said. Rimuru blushed at her radiance.
"My pleasure," he said, turning back to the white wolf, trying to hide. Shuiro chuckled to herself, thinking he is cute right now.
Shiroheki lifted his head in the air with his tail posing above his opened maw. The bubbles began to converge and rotate in point, creating a growing purple ball. The move's shell fluctuated but after some time, Shiroheki managed to stabilize it. He compressed it even more, now the size of a marble. The density of the move created a shockwave, crushing the floor under it from its weight. Shiroheki then closed his maw on it, absorbing air through his nose before glaring at the orcs with his cheeks puffed. And then…
"Bijuudama," he yelled, releasing the move! Its trail formed a beam that was a brilliant red. The orcs jumped to the side, not wanting to be hit by the attack. But the ones in the back of the army were not lucky, as they received the blunt of it. The bomb created the biggest explosion seen in this war, a violent white explosion, propulsing powerful gales. Every warrior was forced to cover their eyes and stand their position to not be repelled by the wind. When it calmed down, everyone looked at the damage. Rimuru's group looked in awe and Rimuru himself smile sheepishly while Shuiro tried not to laugh, a hand on her mouth. But the orcs were mortified, scared of the wolf. Even their leader can't eat fast enough so they can't feel it. Shiroheki smiled proudly at his move.
"What was that," asked Shishibushi who managed to compose himself? Shiroheki turned to him.
"Bijuudama, the signature move of the Bijuu. And mine wasn't the most powerful one," he said. Shishibushi's eyes widen before shaking his head, smiling to himself.
"Only Naruto-sama…" he said before turning to the orcs. "Well, shall we continue?" Shiroheki nodded.
"With pleasure," he said, rushing to the orcs. The others followed his lead.
Rimuru nodded sagely to himself.
"Yes, only Naruto-sama has natural disasters in his army," he said. Shuiro turned to him, raising a delicate eyebrow.
"And what do you mean," she asked? Rimuru raised too one.
"Shiroheki can freeze almost anything," he said raising a finger, "you can scorch almost anything," he raised another finger, "Give time, and you will be able to give a run for the money to the True Dragon. Heck, you're the Gobi and I know how powerful you are. How powerful will be the Kyuubi," he asked her with wonder? She now sweatdropped, chuckling sheepishly. Yeah, the bijuus were of mighty powers.
[Notice: Presence of the Orc Lord detected. Transmission of location…] said [Great Sage]. Rimuru received information in his mind, making him look in a direction. And he indeed found the Orc Lord. Bigger than the rest, he is brown and has armor-like skin with a brown helmet that has a red oval gem. He has a butcher knife in his hand.
"So, this is the Orc Lord," he thought out loud. Shuiro looked in the same direction and noticed him.
"I see him too. Shall we meet him," asked Shuiro to the slime.
"Yes, we're going to end this madness," Rimuru said before connecting to the other.
'Everyone, I found the Orc Lord. Shuiro and I will meet him,' he said telepathically.
'Be cautious, Rimuru-sama,' said Shishibushi.
'Yes, be wise in this battle,' said Abirai. Rimuru received all the others' encouragement too. He thanks them before flying toward the Orc Lord, Shuiro followed him. It didn't take him long to land before his foe.
"We finally meet, Orc Lord," he said to his enemy. At the same time, Rimuru scanned him, noticing his strength and his lack of intelligence.
"What is it? More meals are coming. How generous," the Orc Lord said. Shuiro landed now gracefully before releasing her presence. The water evaporated and the ground under her feet hissed.
"Sorry to tell you, but this is the end," she said. But the Orc Lord laughed at her.
"I will choose when this banquet will end. But I admit you have power, beautiful one. However, it will be mine in the end," he said before invoking dark brown snakes from his back. "[Chaos eater]," he exclaimed, sending his attack forward! Shuiro didn't flinch, snorted at the futility of this rot attack against her. She was a phoenix, known for her regenerative power and immortality. Her flames will protect her from rot.
"Useless," she said, raising a hand forward, and focusing on the area around the snake. The area combusts in flame, burning away the orc's attack. But he didn't react, Rimuru wondered if he was slow on the update. Orc Lord began then walked forward, ready to strike with his knife. But something crashed in front of him, stopping him in place. A dust cloud blocked the vision of everyone.
After the dust cloud dispersed, it revealed a new figure. He was a clown, with a white suit, a white top hat, and a beak mask on his face. Rimuru recognizes him as Gelmund thanks to the mask. But now, why was he here? Will he help the Orc Lord?
"So you are the interloper. How dare you mess with the Great Majin Gelmund's plan," he yelled at the duo. But Shuiro and Rimuru were not impressed. On the contrary, their faces were blank, not believing the situation before them.
'Wow, is this guy stupid? He just revealed to us his plan,' he thought, suffering from embarrassment, as the creator of this war was an idiot.
'It seems villains can't stop themselves from gloating about their plan,' Shuiro thought, shaking her head at the idiocy.
"This is the perfect night for the birth of a new Demon Lord, and you will not stop it," Gelmund said. Rimuru and Shuiro were surprised by that.
"A new Demon Lord," the former asked while the latter narrowed her eyes?
'He is trying to get a powerful pawn under him,' she reasoned.
"Yes, that's why I plant so many seeds, it's all for my ambition," Gelmund said before pointing his cane to them. "For that, die right there and become food to the Orc Lord." Rimuru and Shuiro narrowed their eyes in anger. How selfish can this guy be? And who does he think to be to choose how lives should be?
"What do you mean by 'becoming a Demon Lord'," asked the Orc Lord to Gelmund? The latter turned to him, surprised by the question.
"Are you serious? This is what he…we wish. You will rebirth as a Demon Lord and become Orc Disaster. Now kill them, and realized my… our dream," he said. But Orc Lord didn't react at all, staying fixed as a statue. Gelmund's anger became desperation, as he turned back to the duo.
"Fine! Normally, I shouldn't act but for my ambitions, I will do it," he said before firing pink magic bullets. But Rimuru and Shuiro were not startled. Rimuru used [Predator] to absorb the bullet while Shuiro let her aura burn them at their impact. Then multiple bullets spawned above Gelmund who raised his cane.
"You will crumble under the might of this Great Majin," he said, pointing his cane to the duo. "[Death-March Dance]!" The bullets rained down on our heroes. But Shuiro burned them again with a wave of her hand. She sighed, thinking how arrogant her foe was.
"I have enough," Rimuru said, creating an ether bullet above his palm, and about his hand size. He then put it above his extended pointer and middle fingers, the rest were closed inward. He pointed the bullet toward Gelmund and compressed it into marble.
"[Ether bolt]," he exclaimed! The move was fired and flew like a beam before impacting Gelmund's shoulder as he was too surprised by the nature of the attack.
"Guuu-AAAAAAAHH," screamed Gelmund, as he hold his shoulder in pain, blood escaping the hole and his hand. "H-How? How do you know Holy magic? You're a monster like me?"
Rimuru snorted at the ignorance and stupidity. But will not try to understand him. Gelmund must die tonight.
Rimuru then walked toward Gelmund who reeled in fear.
"Don't come! I will not accept my dream broken like this," Gelmund said, but Rimuru didn't listen to him. Gelmund was desperate now, pulling back more and more until he was under the Orc Lord.
"Oi! Orc Lord, do something," he said, trying to make him react but without success. Gelmund's fear increased. "Oi! Didn't you hear me? I said do something, Geld," he exclaimed! As the new name, Geld reacted, his body moving to a taller stance, calming Gelmund's nerves. "So you finally decide to move, you pig." Gelmund turned to the heroes. "Now, feel the power of this beast. You will di…"
He didn't finish his sentence, as a butcher knife cleaved his head, rolling on the ground, the body fell after. Rimuru and Shuiro were shocked at the plot twist. They would never think the master will be killed by his own servant. But it changed to disgust as they saw the scene of Geld devouring the body of Gelmund. And now, their situation fell down to the worst possibility.
/The evolution of Geld the Orc Lord has begun. He will become Orc Disaster and a new Demon Lord Seed,/ said the Voice of the World. A dark red misty aura enveloped Geld before he grew and bulged. After his transformation, he was tall like a giant and his pot belly became flat, leaving muscle instead. He howled.
"I am Geld the Orc Disaster. I am a Demon Lord. Everything in this world is for me to eat," he yelled! But he didn't see Shion running toward him before jumping in the air, naginata ready to strike.
"You, a Demon Lord? Curb your ego, you pig," she exclaimed, descending on her foe! Sensing the danger of her attack, Geld quickly punched her in the stomach, sending her away as Shion gasped from the hit, blood leaving her mouth.
"Shion," exclaimed Rimuru!
"Focus, Rimuru. This battle will be difficult on his own," said Shuiro. Rimuru clenched his fist tightly but still nodded. There was a flash flying above them, signaling Souei's attack. Again, Geld sensed the attack and dodge with speed unimaginable due to his stature. But he didn't sense Hakurou behind him and the slice to his neck, his head rolled in his head. There was hope that their foe was finished but yellow jelly tentacles grew out of the orc's neck, taking the head and stitching to the neck. The injury disappeared completely.
"[Ultra-speed regeneration], what a cheat skill," exclaimed Rimuru! But Orc Disaster didn't react fast enough as strings bind his arms, preventing him to move.
"Benimaru," said Shishibushi.
"Hai, Father," exclaimed Benimaru! The father-son duo sent black fire to the enemy, one in a ball, the other in an arrow. The moves hit their mark.
"Did we get him," asked Benimaru? His answer was a swing of a butcher knife to Souei who have just enough time to protect himself with strings before being sent away.
"Souei," exclaimed Benimaru! Shishibushi tsked while Hakurou walked to him.
"This is really a formidable opponent, my lord," he said. Shishibushi nodded.
"Yes, but I have faith that they are alright and that Naruto-sama protect them," he said. The elder nodded back.
"They are," a voice answered behind them. They turned to it, noticing a lizard's scout. "Abirai-sama and Rigurd-dono take care of their injuries. Their blessings protect them from being killed on the spot, as their vital point was spared," he said. The Oni and Kijin were relieved, their kins weren't in danger. They turned around, seeing Geld burned from the combination. But not for long.
"My lord, I offer this body to you," said an orc next to Geld. Geld looked at him before lifting his servant and eating him. His burns disappeared.
"His own brethren," exclaimed Rimuru?! Shuiro grimaced.
"This is bad. The more he eats, the stronger he become. Rimuru," she said, getting his attention, " you will be the point, I will be your support. Don't worry about his attacks, I will burn them," she said. Rimuru eyed her for a moment before nodding.
"This is not enough, give me more food," howled Geld before creating [Death-March Dance] bullet. Seeing the next move, Rimuru rushed toward him. As promised, the sent bullet was burned by Shuiro's [Fire Dominion]. He created an ether sword in his hand before jumping toward Geld. He swung his sword but Geld dodged before countering. However, Rimuru jumped back before pelting Geld with ether bullets. Geld protects himself as he can with his free hand before swinging down his butcher knife. The impact on the floor flatten it, created a shockwave, and an energy arc was sent toward the slime. Rimuru stopped his barrage and jumped in the air, invoking black lightning. Geld was stunted by it, but the damage was not enough as he recovered fast enough to grab a slime flying toward him. Rimuru quickly returned to his slime when the orc's jaw was ready to crunch him and in a strike of luck, he managed to free himself
from the hand while Geld's head was burned by a scorching orb thanks to Shuiro. But again, Geld regenerated himself and his head came back. Jumping backward, Rimuru regrouped with Shuiro before taking his human form again.
"This is not working. We need to destroy the whole body," said Shuiro, frowning at their situation.
"Yes, but I have an idea. I will take again point," Rimuru said. Shuiro turned to him, worried for him.
"Are you sure? I could do it. I just limit myself to not impend the Marchland," she said, trying to convince him. He looked at her, smiling.
"Don't worry! He will not expect what I will do to him," he said. Shuiro, still frowning, nodded. They turned back to Geld.
They were a moment of silence, of stillness. At the thirty seconds mark, Rimuru rushed again. The dance repeated himself, bullets were burned while the slime ran toward his enemy. But this time, Geld was ready, sending his hand at the approaching slime. But he didn't take account of the slimes' transformation as right now, his hand was covered in slime's goo.
"Wha-" he said before wincing, feeling his arm melting. He tried to remove the slime, but without success, as Rimuru contorted himself to cover more of Geld's body.
"Sorry buddy. But it will be me who will eat you with my [Predator]," said Rimuru. Geld was shocked, trying harder to remove Rimuru.
"I will not accept this ending," Geld howled, trying harder and harder, but his hands couldn't catch the slippery slime.
Shuiro observed in awe, as she didn't expect this outcome. But giggled softly, thinking only Rimuru could think like that. She watched the slime fighting the orc in an eating battle. The loser will be the one eaten. After one minute mark, she noticed Rimuru won, as his whole body covered the orc now. It was only a question of seconds before the orc disappeared. But she didn't think of another thing happening at the same time.
With Rimuru…
After eating the Orc Disaster, Rimuru found himself in a rock desert. Never being here before, he looked around trying to find
clues until he catch a glimpse of an adult orc before two young orcs, children to be precise. He walked toward them, watching them with grim as he saw the adult ripping his own arm to feed the children. He stopped at around two meters from the orc.
"That's why I can't lose. My whole tribe is hungry from famine. Even if I am manipulated by Gelmund, I became the Orc Lord to save them. To eat their hunger," Geld said. Rimuru nodded.
"I see, but you're going to die," he said. Geld shook his head.
"No, I can't lose. If I die, all the sins will fall on my kins. I need to take them on me," he said. Rimuru nodded again.
"Yet, you're going to die. Remember that I ate you whole," he said. He then listens to Geld's rumble, how he couldn't lose, and how desperate he was to save his tribe. Rimuru shook his head, wondering how deep Geld fall in despair. He couldn't understand his feelings, but he could at least relieve him from those negative feelings.
"Didn't you hear me? I ate you whole, everything inside you, even your sins," he said. Geld's eyes widen in shock, turning to Rimuru.
"Even my sins? Aren't you greedy," he asked? Rimuru shrugged.
"What can I say? Even as a champion of a god, I'm not immune against sins. You don't have to worry, nothing will happen to your tribe," he said, smiling. Geld looked at Rimuru in awe before he closed his eyes, a content smile on his face.
"I see," he said. The desert then transformed into a lush plain, filled with tall grass, flowers, and fruit trees. He lifted his face. "My hunger is satisfied. Thank you, greedy one," he said, shattering in light particles. After Geld disappeared, a white flash blinded Rimuru.
Back to the battlefield…
When Rimuru finished eating Geld, silence fell over the land. Until it was broken falling weapons.
"Impossible," someone murmured.
"Our leader was defeated."
"How?"
"What will happen to us?"
Rimuru, looking around, saw it was the orcs who he heard and he saw them on their knees or their hands. Despair has fallen on them. He sighed, thinking he will take care of this problem later. For now…
"Listen all! The Orc Lord is no more," he yelled! Then, a triumphant scream came from his group. He even saw them coming to him.
"Congratulation, Rimuru-sama," exclaimed Rigurd!
"Yes, you have shown those orcs the consequences of their actions," said a smiling Shishibushi, his tribe nodded.
"I wasn't expecting less from my master," said Ranga, wagging his tail.
"A brilliant victory it was," said Abirai.
"I can't say more," said Shiroheki, chuckling. While he received congratulations from his party, Shuiro noticed that he was deep in his thoughts.
"Are you alright," she asked? Rimuru sighed, shaking his head.
"I'm alright, I just found out why the orcs acted this way. Now, we need to take them with us, so we can resolve the root of the problem," he said. The party was surprised, murmuring to each other. Shuiro frowned for a moment before she smiled.
"Then, why not go home. I'm sure we deserve it. And Naruto-sama is waiting, we need to report to him," she said. Rimuru nodded.
"Yes, you're right. But, I will need to explain to him correctly so his judgment will be fair," he said. She nodded, walking toward panic orcs. Rimuru sighed, it seems he can't stop from doing it. But this night was long and rest was a must. But first, he has orcs to move to the village.
With Naruto…
"It's an incredible group you have there, Naruto-sama," said Treyni next to Naruto. They lay in the Truants' and Dryads' territory, watching the battle through a portal Naruto made with his [Space-time dominion]. Naruto nodded.
"They have made me proud with their prowess, but it is the begin of another battle," he said. His companions were confused, not knowing what he was referring to.
"I see. However," Treyni began to say before turning to captured orcs. They were ensnared into roots, branches, and vines. "What will you do with those orcs." Naruto turned to them, seeing his work. Well, more like he helped the Dryads to grow those. The orcs were not expecting their ambush to be thwarted so easily. And they quickly understood it was folly to attack his followers while he was there. They saw a presented god. But note to himself, not surcharging them with [Mokuton]. He didn't want lustful beasts with him. Seriously, they almost got an orgasm from the little blessings he gave them from their faith in his protection. But he needs to take a decision.
"They will meet the same fate," said Naruto. Yes, they will be judged too after Rimuru explained Geld's story. He felt the fear of the orcs now. And is that pee he sense? They lost all dignity for his sake.
"I see, then we will move them to the village. And," Treyni said before putting her hands before her face in the begging position. She was glowing and her blush was apparent. "We would like to continue to be under your protection. We have a lot of offerings to give." Naruto turned to the other Dryads, seeing different fruits, tools, and decorations made of leaves. It was quite nice for him because, with all those offerings, he has more chances to act. But…
"I have no problem accepting you. But I wish no more lustful beasts. They are enough in hell," he said. Treyni giggled, not offended by his remark.
"You don't have to worry, Naruto-sama. We will make sure your blessings will not be abused. And we will act properly. The first time was unexpected for us," she said, smiling embarrassedly, her blush grew. The other Dryads were bashful, fidgeting while the Truants were amused. They would not admit the euphoric feelings they got. Naruto shook his head, smiling softly.
"Very well. Let's go, we have a meeting to go. Rimuru will explain everything to the village and our allies. Gazel will not have his faith in vain," he said, walking toward the village. He sensed the Dryads following with the orcs still ensnared in the plant constructions. Yes, this battle had finished but the war only began. There is more behind the shadow. He sensed conquerors, the Otsutsuki, and a third party. And he still didn't know about them. They hid very well from his first scan of the world. This is why a more precise scan was necessary. To prevent a second Madara to come. And for that, his champion needs to be ready. For now, he let him build the village. For now…