Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken (WN) - Chapter 245

Chapter 245

Chapter 245 Decisive Battle at the Summit Part 6

What in the world are they doing…?

Just as I thought this,

“No, nooo… Power, my has power depleted just at the final moment…”

Veldora vehemently said as if to excuse what had happened .

It seemed that he was alright after all .

Though, I didn’t feel like mustering up the least bit of concern for him . And that couldn’t be helped after seeing his everyday words and actions .

He looked terrible, but it did not seem too serious .

Of course, it wasn’t . After all, while it was a huge explosion, it appears that Veldora was the only one who took any damage from it .

No one else looked like they had been harmed, which was a relief .

Well, there was a strange sense of comfort in knowing that Veldora would be fine even if he did happen to be badly injured .

And it would not be an exaggeration to say that the main body is inside of me .

“What are you doing? Weren’t you bragging about how you were fine?”

“Hmph, that’s what I was about to say! I was going to push through by brute force, so why would you suddenly close the “Corridor”!?”

I asked with a sigh, and Veldora retorted as if in a tantrum .

Corridor… Did he mean the “Soul Corridor”?

[Hehe . Veldora has been the most wasteful when it comes to draining your mana . I wanted to punish him a little, so I calculated it to run wild just enough that he alone would be dealt some damage . And then I closed the “Soul Corridor” at the best possible timing . ]

You What!?

Also, for some reason, Ciel seemed to be very angry .

She said she had been allowing him to use it freely in a previous conversation, so what was this sudden change of attitude…

[In the first place, I was suppressing the use of energy so as not to waste it . And yet, that Veldora– ]

“I saw you absorbing energy and thought I would copy it! And I was so close to being able to completely power up . ”

“No, no . I don’t think so…”

This is what it meant to be utterly exasperated .

I wouldn’t tell him to never copy others, but I would appreciate it if he didn’t use such a stressful situation as this to try and test something he was clearly bound to fail with .

First of all, Veldora didn’t even have the ability to convert energy, so how would he even power up…

It was almost impressive that he could fail such a simple job as just normally suppressing it for a counterbalance .

Veldora had controlled it with strength alone . He must have drawn massive amounts of energy from me and attempted to merge it .

Through doing that, he could forcefully alter the energy he was holding and assimilate it .

[Not only that . He tried to use the “Soul Corridor” to draw energy, as the merging was not working well . His strategy must have been to recycle it instead of powering up . ]

I see…

I’m sure that Ciel at least, would not have had a problem processing it, but having strange things sent in could become dangerous if it turned into a habit .

She would conveniently end up being assigned to a processing position whenever there was trouble . So she was right to reject it .

He forced it on her because he wasn’t able to process it himself, and then runs off with all the energy he wants .

It was no surprise that she would blow a fuse .

That’s why she had Veldora raked over the coals like this .

She had done it at a time when his guard was down, so even Veldora was not able to handle it .

Well, he too was probably waiting for a moment where Ciel wouldn’t be able to handle it .

I was very surprised that such an idiotic offensive and defensive battle was happening without me knowing it .

“It’s your fault no matter how you look at it!”

“Grrr… It’s not fair that only Rimuru can use such useful abilities…”

Don’t grrr at me . Are you a child!

Well, nevermind . This idiocy was being witnessed by enough people .

“Veldora, you–”

See .

Can you not see Velgrynd, resting her sword on her shoulder and glaring this way through half-open eyes?

Velzado is smiling, but her eyes tell a different, a frightening story .

I say as much to Veldora through eye contact .

Aah! Veldora’s face seemed to say as it turned most miserable .

It seemed that he finally realized that he had gotten carried away . He was looking back and forth between me and his two sisters with a flustered expression .

“Well, you need practice . I’m sure even you will be able to use it if you try hard enough . You have to take it slowly . But first things first, you must help us defeat Velda . ”

I decided to send Veldora a little lifeboat .

Part of it was because it would be annoying if he decided to sulk now, but I also felt bad seeing him quaking like this in front of his sisters .

And so I acted as if this was all according to our plans and there was just a little mishap .

“Ha, hahaha . Indeed, it seems that I was just a little overconfident in myself . One should always stay modest . Good . Now, I will go back inside of you and help you!”

Veldora said in a boastful manner, then went back inside of me as if running away .

He owed me one .

He gave me his consent and transformed into a ‘True Dragon Core’ which I fit into my blade .

As was fitting for a decisive battle, I didn’t want hold back on anything .

It would have made Velda very cautious if Veldora had transformed right in front of him, so it was better that I was able to retrieve him like this, in a natural fashion .

It would look like I only retrieved him because he was injured, which would mean he wouldn’t realize the change in my katana .

Veldora’s mischievous actions were quite surprising, but perhaps it was all for the best .

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Well now, preparations had been made, so the only thing left was to destroy Velda .

We were in the celestial world, which meant we could ignore the effect on our surroundings .

After all, using all of your power on the ground might result in something terrible, like the destruction of the environment .

Things like the dividing of the sea, that happened last time, would be a big hassle later on .

It’s even said that when Guy and Milim fought ages ago, it gave birth to a desolate desert .

With all that considered, this celestial world was the optimal place to do this .

“Hey, do you need any help?”

Guy asked .

I was pleased by the offer, but I was sure I could do this alone .

I was planning on swinging this Veldora Sword around, so it was best to not involve anyone else .

“No, I’ll fight him on my own . But, I intend to use all of my power for this, so it would be great if you could help Ramiris with the barrier . We wouldn’t want Velda to escape from here, so we should take all possible measures . ”

“Oh? You seem very confident . Okay then, leave the rest to me . ”

Guy nodded and began to help Ramiris strengthen the ‘world barrier’ that covered this celestial world .

“Rimuru, I’m counting on you!”

Milim looked at me with hopeful eyes, then she followed Guy’s lead and began to pour her power into Gaia, who she was holding .

It seemed that she was helping to strengthen the barrier .

“Lord Rimuru, may you be victorious!”

Diablo was looking after Testarossa and the others, while he sent the words of encouragement .

“Let’s get this over with and rebuild the country . ”

“Kufufufufu . I look forward to it . ”

“In case I somehow lose–”

“You are joking . There is no possibility of you ever being defeated . ”

Diablo declared with the utmost feeling of trust .

I didn’t have any intention of losing myself, but that was not an insurance of winning…

But Diablo apparently didn’t have a hint of a doubt that I would win .

“Master–”

“I will end everything . It seems that I will finally be able to help you . ”

“I, master… If it seems that you might lose–”

“Do not worry . Didn’t you hear them say it was not possible for me to be defeated? Well, whether or not that is actually true, is something I better hurry up and prove . ”

I cheerfully quoted Diablo’s words, which finally brought a smile to Chloe’s face .

“Yes . I will be waiting . ”

Her worried expression had softened and I could sense a strength in her words when she said that she would wait for me .

I had been a little worried about Chloe, who seemed a little unstable, but I knew she would be alright now .

Guy, Milim, Ramiris, Chloe, Diablo and Testarossa and the others .

The dragon sisters, Velzado and Velgrynd . Velgaia who was maintaining the ‘world barrier . ’

All of their gazes were focused on my back, and so I raised one hand in answer .

I kept my eyes fixed on Velda .

“I’ve kept you waiting . Now, let’s begin . ”

“…What a fool . Don’t get so cocky just because you’ve won over this rabble . It will not be a difficult thing for me to kill all of you if I used all of my power . ”

“Is that so . I doubt that, but you might as well try . ”

I and Velda’s eyes met, and at the same time, so did our blades .

At that moment, a clear sound echoed in the area . The shard that was his blade’s tip flew in the air and pierced the ground .

Velda’s face turned to one of shock .

Which was not surprising as my katana had just sliced through his sword . Now only that, but the slash had caused such an impact that the shockwaves blew away the remaining half of the castle .

The delayed sound now echoing was that of the castle being destroyed .

I think I’ll put an end to Velda now, so that this sound could be his requiem .

Velda did not panic but instead created a completely new sword .

I was impressed that he had immediately taken hold of himself, but we already proved that such a sword was no match for the Veldora Sword .

I swung the katana once again and blew off the top of his blade .

It was great that he could create numerous God level swords, but I could do something similar as well . It just wasn’t the kind of ability one should fixate on .

“How can… This may be a lower level sword, but it’s still a God level blade that you easily–no, what is that sword? It’s impossible… Could that be a Genesis level!?”

He finally realized it .

My katana, the Veldora Sword .

I’ve never heard of this Genesis thing before, but it didn’t really matter .

The platinum blade was thin and enveloped in an unearthly air as it emitted a pitch-black light . On the blade was a rippling, golden crest, which gave it a mystical beauty .

It was almost a waste to lazily call it the Veldora Sword .

Well, his jet black main body was also majestic and beautiful if he would just shut up .

(Hey, did you just think of something that was incredibly rude?)

Don’t worry, I would never do such a thing .

I thought I heard a discontented voice of some sort, but I decided to not think about it .

“I don’t know what grade this sword is . It’s not important to defeating you! Now, why don’t you stop it with these tests and bring out everything that you have? While I do have plenty of time, I’m not going to use it just to play with you!”

I spat in his direction, wanting this to be over already .

There was no point in going on like this . I too was thinking about going all out .

But then I noticed that there was something wrong with Velda .

“–Tsk, everything that I have? Don’t mock me, I am Veldanava’s true successor!!”

His expression was twisted with rage over the insult . Then he put his hands together .

He shouted, ‘God Sword Summon’ and then summoned a sword that was imbued with a sinister power .

Unlike his previous creations, this was a mystical sword that was clearly a rank above the others .

“This is my secret weapon . You should be flattered that you were able to make me use it . The Genesis: Veldanava!!”

It was a beauty .

An impressive great sword that curved slightly upwards .

The blade had a blue glow to it as if a light was shining from the blade itself .

Contrary to appearances, its mass looked comparable to a star . It was a mass of extreme, highly concentrated energy .

It was apparently one of those Genesis things he had referred to earlier, so I guess we were now equal in terms of weaponry .

While it was no longer likely to be an easy victory for me, even this was within what I had anticipated .

“It was more than I expected from you Rimuru, that you would have a sword to rival a sword like a Genesis . But now that I’ve unsheathed this blade, you’re time is up . ”

Velda declared with a renewed confidence .

And then he swung the sword down in my direction .

It was what could only be described as a godlike speed, and I doubted anyone other than I would have been able to react to it .

But–

From my point of view, Velda’s movements were as sloppy as it gets .

He had declared that he was finished testing me, but that did not seem to be the case?

Or perhaps he was underestimating me as if I were now a rank below him…

I didn’t really care whichever it was . I just needed to do what I was supposed to .

“Too slow . ”

I mutter and my katana flashes out .

Velda frantically changed the course of his sword and blocked my katana . However, he was unable to withstand the overwhelming wave of impact from our blades colliding, and his body was blown away as it rolled along the ground in the rubble .

However, something was strange .

While it was a most immense shockwave, it was little more than a gentle wind to me .

Could this really be…

Was this him going all out?

It was almost too stupid to be true, I think, and reject the thought .

When I had met Velda at the imperial capital, I sensed a presence that was almost horrifying .

I still believe that I would have been completely outmatched had I fought him at that time .

And yet, the person who was here did not feel like a threat in the same way that he did before…

[Of course, he doesn’t . You have evolved every single day, master . ]

As if answering my question, Ciel proclaimed as if it were the most obvious of facts .

Hey, now . Weren’t you saying a moment ago that extreme strengthening was impossible? But now you’re basically saying that I became stronger to the extreme!?

[You master, are an exception . And there are exceptions to everything . ]

Well, that sure is convenient!

Even Ciel’s excuses were just her brushing it aside conveniently, how formidable of her .

“Damn it . With ‘Wisdom King Raphael,’ if only I had my hands on ‘Wisdom King Raphael . ’ I would have had the ultimate form!!”

For some reason, Velda began to scream regretfully .

Wisdom King Raphael? Was he talking about that ultimate ability I had?

Ciel had said that it wasn’t necessary, and had combined and erased it . Was it really that important of an ability?

“I used to have that, but it’s gone now . Too bad, eh? There was no possibility of that hope of yours becoming true . ”

I coldly informed Velda . There was a little pity in my words, but mostly I just wanted to break him .

In this fight of ours, the one who loses heart first would lose the fight .

And so this declaration against Velda was one that could be the decisive blow .

“No, it can’t be!? ‘Raphael’ is gone–? Then I will not be able to prove that I am Veldanava…”

His expression became hollow as he began to mutter meaningless words .

[You fool . Even if you were able to activate it as your ability, it is quite impossible for an imposter to be accepted as Veldanava . ]

Ciel sent her thoughts as if they were meant to be the finishing blow to Velda .

So, you can send your will to just anyone? Also, what do you mean about accepting someone as Veldanava?