Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime

Episode 10: The Orc Lord

G-Great Rimuru?

Is it not to your tastes?

That's so good!

This is bliss!

I didn't have a sense of taste in my slime form.

This is the first time I've tasted food since I came to this world.

It's so great to be alive!

The Orcs attacked the Ogres?

That can't be!

It's the truth.

Can such a thing really happen?

I don't know.

Is it that strange?

Gobta...

Of course it is.

Ogres are immeasurably stronger than Orcs.

That such a weak race would attack them is unthinkable.

Nevertheless, they did come.

They attacked our village out of nowhere.

They carried weapons and wore armor,

and their overwhelming numbers filled the entire forest.

Those detestable pigs...

overran our village.

Orcs wearing armor?

Yes, the same type of full plate mail that Humans wear.

That must mean...

It's likely the Orcs are not working alone.

Orcs could never round up all that valuable armor themselves.

Exactly.

Among them was...

A masked majin?

It was a high-level majin.

I'm certain of it.

And you fought Great Rimuru because you had mistaken him for this masked majin.

Yes.

So... what does all this mean?

That the Orcs have sided with one of the Demon Lords, possibly?

I see... I guess?

A Demon Lord, eh?

But why a Demon Lord?

I don't know.

The only thing I'm sure of is that

only six of my three hundred brethren remain alive.

I see.

No wonder you're upset.

Have you had enough meat, Rimuru?

I'm taking a break.

Your little sister's really something.

She knows a lot about medicinal and cooking herbs.

The Goblins took to her immediately.

She was a sheltered child.

She must be happy that they're relying on her.

So, what are you guys going to do now?

What do you mean?

I mean your plans for the future.

Whether you rebuild your village or relocate to another area,

the fate of your comrades is depending on your leadership, right?

That's easy.

We will build our strength and take them on again.

Do you know where to find them?

He doesn't have a plan at all.

Well, I have a suggestion.

Do you guys have any interest in being my subordinates?

Subordinates?

Of course, all I can pay you

is guaranteed food, shelter, and clothing.

You need a home base, right?

But that would involve your whole village in our revenge.

Well... I'm not just offering this as a favor to you guys.

You said thousands of armed Orcs attacked you, right?

And there might be a Demon Lord pulling the strings.

The Orcs may be seeking dominion over the Great Forest of Jura.

This town isn't completely safe, either.

Which is why adding as many to our numbers as possible would benefit us.

Plus, if anything happened to you guys, I'd fight with you.

I'll never abandon a friend.

I see.

Let me give it some thought.

Sure. Take all the time you need to think about it.

Well, I think I'll go get some more meat.

It's not a bad offer.

But it's your choice to make.

We'll do whatever you and the princess decide.

If only I were stronger...

Have you decided?

The Ogres are a warring clan.

We aren't against taking to the battlefield in service to another.

If our master is strong, we are all the more pleased to serve them.

Can our contract last only until we take out the Orcs' leader?

You can do whatever you want after that.

You can stay and help us build a nation,

or you can go on your way.

I would like to accept the offer you presented last night.

We will hereby serve under you.

Good.

I should've given more consideration to how he feels.

I'm sure all he wants is to avenge his people now,

even if it gets him killed.

He's making this decision as a leader who's had to accept his own weakness.

Lift your head.

You're all accepted. Call in the others.

Yes, sir.

All I can do...

is make sure he won't regret that decision.

I'll give you names to prove you're my subordinates.

All of us?

Well, having no name makes things tough, doesn't it?

But...

P-Please, wait.

Giving a name comes with great risks.

And to name such superior monsters—

It's fine, really. Don't worry about it.

But...

The "risk" is me using too many magicules and falling asleep, right?

There's only six of them this time, so it'll be fine.

Or do you just not want me to name you?

That isn't...

We have no complaints.

Brother!

We gratefully accept your names.

If this is the young master's will, we accept.

Okay, let's get started.

You are...

Shion, it's time to switch places.

Oh, no, Princess. I will look after Great Rimuru.

Please get some rest.

Really, Shion...

Great Rimuru, good morning!

Um... Who are you again?

Wait... My memory's a little fuzzy,

but I think I was about to name the Ogres when...

Huh?

Have you awakened, Great Rimuru?

You're the "young master" of the Ogres, right?

Correct.

I have evolved into a Kijin,

and I have assumed the name you gave me: Benimaru.

Oh!

I remember now! I went into sleep mode the moment I named him!

Wait, what did he say? "Kijin"? Not "Ogre"?

Kijin

"Kijin" refers to a race of beings uncommonly born of Ogres.

"Kijin" refers to a race of beings uncommonly born of Ogres

Huh...

His body looks... a little smaller?

The amount of magicules in him has exploded, though...

Is this a repeat of the Rigurd shock?!

This means he evolved from an Ogre to a Kijin, right?

Great Rimuru, I am Shuna.

I'm so glad to see that you've awakened.

Shuna...

Right, she's the Ogre princess.

She was already cute, but she's even prettier now!

I am Shion.

I'm very fond of the name you gave me, Great Rimuru.

This busty beauty is Shion?

She looks less wild and more intelligent now.

And the one behind Benimaru... is the old man who cut off my arm.

Such a mean-spirited remark.

It was I who felt shocked when you instantly regenerated your arm.

He looks a lot younger now.

Is that a result of his evolution to Kijin?

And I think you're...

You have given me the name "Souei."

I am glad to see that you have recovered, Great Rimuru.