That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (転生したらスライムだった件)

Since they're Tengus, I thought they'd look like this...

But the name "Tengu" is comprised of the words for "Heaven" and "Dog,"

that means they're a mixed-blood race of angels and wolves.

Report.

To be precise, they're not mixed-blood.

They're a race that spawns from angels incarnated into the bodies of wolves.

Yeah, a race of incarnated angels.

Report.

To be precise, they're not a "race,"

but a case similar to specimen Ranga,

where an angel incarnates itself into an individual that spawns packs.

This girl in front of me is apparently the daughter of the elder of the Tengus,

worshipped as the god of the mountains.

Nice to meet you, Demon Lord Rimuru.

My name is Momiji, I have come here to represent our elder.

It is a pleasure to be your acquaintance.

I lean against the big tree to have a chill time

Hoping even the clear wind that passes by briskly

won't lose patience with me

If we take up the sword

while we're still young at heart

there's no turning back

If I end up hurting someone, I want to apologize

So do you You have your reason, right?

This story won't end as just a dream

Let's weave this love

Make me believe it's being tied by an unbreakable thread

Widen your angle of view Make it so there is no death zone

Let's immerse ourselves in this dizzying world

Not because of someone else's doing

Let's stay together today

Let's sleep while holding hands

Day by Day Our lives won't last forever

I embrace my anxieties

There's absolutely no right answer, so let me try this

I turn on my headphone

I feel nostalgic again today

I want to treasure things that touch my heartstrings

I want to stay barefoot

I want to keep my promises

I want to be myself

Shortly after we settled our differences with Hinata,

to earn the permission for highway construction to Thalion,

I sent Benimaru to the Tengu village in the Kusha Mtns. as my envoy.

This must be it.

It appears they have installed a barrier here.

Halt!

He's clearly trained in martial arts.

Beyond this point is our hidden village.

What brings you here?

We came here from Tempest on behalf of Demon Lord Rimuru.

Two of you may pass.

Wow.

So the hidden village is in another dimension...

No wonder nobody could find it.

This way.

I can't let my guard down.

Her strength could be on par with Carrion, or even more.

So, kind messengers. What brings you to us?

Do you wish to claim possession of this land?

We have no such intentions.

All we want is permission to pass Kusha Mtns.

And if possible, we want permission to dig a tunnel through this mountain as well.

Hmph.

So you're saying you have no ambition to grab this land, then?

You can pass the mountain all you want,

but what is this "tunnel" you speak of?

I don't know much myself, but it involves digging a hole in the mountain

to create a passage through to the other side.

Wait.

Dig a hole through the mountains?

Are you serious?

Yes, that was the plan.

But it is unrelated to the route we have now.

I only wanted to ask in case it becomes necessary in the future.

If you don't like it, I won't force you.

Digging a hole through our sacred mountains?

Will that be okay?

Now you've done it.

A slime can become a Demon Lord all he wants,

but I see no harm in it as long as you guys don't interfere with us.

I was even willing to turn a blind eye to that smelly snake you've brought along.

But I can't just let you mock our beautiful mountains and abide.

A smelly snake? Are you talking about me?

Hey, stop it...

Such a silly technique.

Mere status ailments won't work on me, the daughter of the Tengu elder.

Are you done?

I suppose the Three Beastketeers are all bark and no bite, huh?

You better not rile me, country girl.

I went easy on you because we were here to negotiate,

but perhaps I didn't need to?

Went easy? That's my line.

I had made quite an effort to avoid killing an envoy like you.

What a problem this has become.

That is enough.

I apologize for my words.

But I can't have my companion be killed.

S-Sir Benimaru, you thought I would lose?!

Yes.

You would have been sliced in half if I hadn't stopped you.

N-Nonsense! I was holding back!

No, you fail to properly control your Aura.

You put too much power into it.

N-No way...!

I... lost...?!

You fool of a daughter!

M-Mother?!

My name is Kaede.

It is a pleasure to meet you, Sir Benimaru.

Elder, you don't need to force yourself. We're simply here to introduce ourselves...

Don't mind it, young man.

Anyway, that was quite some swordplay you showed off.

Haze style, is it?

How did...

Wait, I get it.

Lady Momiji's dance resembles my own sword style. Could it be...

That's right.

I've studied Haze as well.

From my master, Araki Byakuya.

A little over three hundred years ago,

I stayed in the village of the Ogres to sharpen my swordplay skills.

My master Byakuya had a grandchild.

He's my senior in the apprenticeship.

A born talent, a genius in the way of the sword.

"It pains me so much that I am unable to give him a name,"

my master often said.

However, Araki Byakuya is a human.

If he were to name a monster, he could lose his life.

Eventually, Byakuya grew old and passed away,

leaving behind his grandchild who later became known as a Sword Ogre, a savant.

Savant...

I was smitten by his sword techniques.

Wait a minute. Are you talking about Hakuro's...

Oh, Hakuro?

I see. So the savant has been given a name.

But more importantly...

I'm surprised to hear he's still alive.

W-Wait, wait!

Does Hakuro know about this?!

But now I can rest in relief.

Because the fine young man Sir Hakuro raised

is going to be the future groom of my daughter.

W-Wait, Mother?!

Now, Sir Benimaru.

I will gladly accept all of your earlier requests.

On top of that, we're willing to swear our allegiance to Demon Lord Rimuru.

However, it is only if you accept becoming my daughter's spouse.

Wait! I understand that you accept this man, Mother,

but I haven't yet!

Oh?

It is true that he appears to be stronger than I am,

but I don't want you to force him into this.

I want to win his love first.

"A good woman is one who makes her man turn toward her,"

isn't that what you always say?

I apologize I couldn't give you an answer immediately.

I'll bring the earlier question back home and think it over.

Feel free to take your time on it.

She's still fifteen, after all.

For now, I wish to form a favorable relationship

between Demon Lord Rimuru and the Tengu.

It may not have been obvious, but I don't have much time left.

I hadn't expected Lady Kaede to be suffering from a severe illness.

She does not appear to be so at all.

I believe it's not an illness.

She used the majority of her power to bring Momiji into the world.

She gave birth to her fifteen years ago and gave her a name.

As a result, she lost almost all the magicule she had

when she was known as the god of the mountains.

I see.

My dear...

That young man is the final hope you sent to me.

I hope he'll serve as a reliable backer for our inexperienced daughter.

If he rejects the offer, then it is what it is.

You're there on Demon Lord Rimuru's side, aren't you?

I thought you'd die before I did.

What a delightful miscalculation.

And when you see her, will you be reminded of our own past a little?

And now back to the present.

I am the new Demon Lord. My name is Rimuru.

I'm a pacifist in general, so if you have any problems, just tell me about it.

There is no need for such concern.

We recognize you as the ruler of this forest

and look forward to being a good neighbor to you.

However, we will not allow you to interfere in our affairs.

Aaah! Wait! Don't do anything, seriously!

Phew, looks like Shion finally learned how to control herself.

She's still a little creepy, though.

Hm?

I'm sure she's feeling nervous herself.

An inexperienced ruler can't afford to be looked down upon.

I can understand that.

All right. I understand your demand.

Just to make sure, you recognize the rights of the High Orcs

who have already moved into the mountains, right?

Yes. That is not a problem.

We do not claim exclusive rights over the mountains' blessings,

and you're free to do whatever you want with the ores.

We wish to be left alone. That is all.