Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime

The Ameld River

Free Union Blumund Guild

Episode 6: Shizu

There's no sign that the Eastern Empire is trying to cross the Great Forest of Jura.

Not yet, at least.

Our intelligence bureau is continuing to monitor them.

Guildmaster Fuze

So, how did it go in the Great Forest of Jura?

It was a disaster!

Can't you even say you're glad we came back in one piece?

Let's hear your report.

Seriously? We just got back.

Kaval Job Class: Fighter

Eren Job Class: Sorcerer

I really want a bath...

Gido Job Class: Thief

You think you two had it rough?

I had to listen to you squabbling the whole time.

Um...

While in the cave, we confirmed Veldora's disappearance.

We then searched the cave, but we found nothing.

Nothing?

No, nothing.

I'm now clear on what happened in the cave.

Then we'll just be—

I'll give you three days off.

Huh?

Next, instead of the cave, you'll investigate around the forest.

The monsters may be more active with Veldora gone.

Don't overlook any changes, no matter how small.

Be thorough. Search every nook and cranny.

You may go.

"You may go," my ass!

Why only three days?!

Give us a longer break!

We just got back, you know!

I wish you would've said all this to the guildmaster.

That stupid old geezer!

Give us a longer break!

We have to go back to that forest?

Jeez, can't we do anything but complain? It's making me feel worse.

I want my bath...

Excuse me.

Who are you?

Did you not say you are going to the Great Forest of Jura?

What if we did?

Would you allow me to accompany you through the forest?

Sure!

Hey!

I'm the leader! You can't give the okay before I do!

Why not?

Traveling is best with companions, and life is best with compassion.

Eren, Kaval, and Gido.

Shizu.

Welcome aboard, Shizu!

Sheesh...

We leave in three days.

If that's okay with you, come along if you want.

I appreciate it.

Ready, Ranga. Watch closely.

I shall!

Rimuru, transform!

Tempest Star Wolf —

And now... Black Lightning!

Black Lightning

Wow.

I thought I'd try out the new skill I just learned,

but I'll have to be careful how I use it. It could be too powerful.

Black Lightning...

You never cease to amaze, Master!

Ah... Everything's so peaceful.

Uh-huh. Looks like they're doing great.

A few weeks had passed since Rimuru returned from Dwargon with Kaijin

and the other dwarves.

Kaijin

Strike while the iron's hot, as we say!

There's the blacksmith, Kaijin, with expert smithing skills...

The oldest of the three dwarf brothers, Garm, an armor smith...

Garm

Tanning hides makes them more durable.

Dord

The middle brother, Dord, whose craftsmanship is the finest among all dwarves...

And the youngest brother, Myrd,

Myrd

whose skill with his hands makes him an expert in architecture and the arts.

With their guidance,

Rimuru and the Goblins were well on their way to building a new village.

When we first came back from Dwargon,

I was a little surprised to see what had happened...

Uh, Rigurd... What is this?

They all heard the rumors about you

and came here from the nearby Goblin villages to seek protection.

O-Oh...

Welcome home, Great Rimuru!

Great Sage, how many of them are there?

Answer: approximately 500.

Fi—

I thought about asking them to leave, but...

What will happen if I turn them away?

Due to the disappearance of the Storm Dragon, Veldora,

Orcs, Lizardmen, Ogres,

and other intelligent monster races are vying for dominance in the Great Forest of Jura.

The unevolved Goblins will likely be eliminated.

You answered that so easily...

All right. Come with us, all who want to.

So Rimuru named all 500 of the Goblins...

and spent three days asleep again.

I wasn't sure how it'd work out,

but it's starting to look like they'll all be able to live here.

Good job, Kaijin!

All right! I'll show you how it's done!

Whoa! He summoned one!

There you have it.

Give it a try, all of you!

Gobta is teaching the newbies how to summon a Tempest Wolf.

Never knew Gobta had it in him...

When Rimuru nearly left Gobta behind in the Dwarven Kingdom...

He prayed with all his might for help.

And when he did...

he succeeded in summoning his wolf.

He then rode the wolf out of the kingdom,

rejoined Rimuru's party, and made it back to the village safely.

I guess that boy can do things when he really tries.

Rimuru's opinion of Gobta went up several levels after that.

That won't work.

You've gotta be more like, "Unnnngh"...

And then, "Pop!" Like that!

He's not the greatest teacher, though.

Rimuru's opinion of Gobta went down several levels after that.

Great Rimuru!

Rigurd.

By the way, Rigurd was promoted from Goblin Lord to Goblin King.

He's the leader of all the other village elders who joined us.

Frankly, they threw the job at him.

It seems like becoming the Goblin King made him evolve even further...

Is something up?

Yes, sir! We received a message from Rigur and the security team.

It seems they've discovered suspicious beings in the forest.

Monsters?

No, humans.

Humans?

They may be scouts from some nation hoping to expand its dominion.

Hmm...

This is your fault, Kaval!

You just had to stab a Giant Ant nest with your sword!

Shut up! Don't complain about your leader!

For a leader, you're way too careless!

If I die, I swear I'll come back to haunt you!

That's not even possible!

Because...

I'd be dying with you!

Shizu!

No, don't!

W-Wow...

Shizu, that one's still—

Shizu!

Shizu!

Are you okay?

Y-Yes.

What the heck was that?

It looked like... black lightning.

I guess Black Lightning really is too strong.

Better not use it, either.

A slime?

Yeah. Got a problem with slimes?