15 Chapter 15 - Slime?

Can anyone give me a name for his nation?

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Erix stared at the slime who were looking at him rather oddly, noticing the subtle change in the magicules. He wondered if this person was a man or a woman since it would be nice if rimuru was a woman. Though in the canon Rimuru was genderless and merely sees itself as a man due to his previous memory.

He immediately brainwash Rimuru regardless if he was man or woman to ensure that he has favorable in it's eyes along with plundering his skill. A condition of his skill is that in order to copy a skill that skill owner should have a deep connection to him or if he dominates his opponent meaning it won't work against stronger individuals unless they have deep connection even if it's hatred or trust.

Erix is able to copy those from his subordinate then synthesize it if he desires but decides not to overwhelm himself and build a foundation to ensure a solid ground. He kneels down and despite brainwashing him showed kindness since he's not that heartless nor cruel unless they are labeled as enemies.

He's not a psychopath and more of a sociopath who is more calculative. Erix's end goal is to gain Strength and fulfill his desire for adventure while also protecting those important to him even how it sounds.

'How the scan? Is Rimuru a male or female?'

[ Fortunately, Rimuru is a lady. Do thee wish for us to maketh a suitable body for her? ]

Erix a bit taken aback pondering if she still has [ Predator ] skill since he wanted to gain [ Gluttony ] in the future.

'Later, for now let's talk to her.' Erix smiled at the news that Rimuru was a woman and knelt down as he wondered if Veldora was able to sense him under his concealed state. In this form, he is unable to use Dragon Haki at its highest level and only a fraction of it.

"No need to be afraid, tell me, little slime, someone as powerful as you should have a name." He said in a gentle manner while Rimuru was still startled upon meeting something who made her feel scared even the monster that she killed couldn't compare to him. It was the Great Sage that warned her not to fight.

"I-I'm….I'm Rimuru Tempest and I was just about to leave." Rimuru was too scared to fight something this strong while Erix understood that it would be discouraged when she meets someone this powerful. He was a True Dragon even in Concealed State would shake the entirety of a weak universe like Earth since they are not strengthened by Magicule.

The Central Axis World was vastly different and a simple paper would be as strong as the strongest material within earth. That is why otherworlder would die either from having been transported in a dangerous place or from the pressure from the travel and the dense Magicule poisoning them.

There are three types of otherworlder, Summoned, Stray and Reincarnator. Summoned are the most common type of otherworlder, brought over through summoning rituals. In the process of crossing worlds, the summoned is exposed to a large concentration of magicules dense enough to kill any normal human. Only those that bear a strong soul and mind can endure the strain of the journey.

From the massive energy taken in by the summoned, Unique Skills and other special abilities are born as a response to their desires. With these mouth-watering powers, and a strong body that no human can achieve without undergoing grueling training, otherworlders became highly sought after by human nations to serve as a weapon against monsters, and are also employed as bodyguards for nobles and royalty.

For this reason, a locking curse is placed on the soul of the summoned to prevent them from fleeing. There are very few nations capable of summoning otherworlders due to the sheer costs and level of preparation involved.

Even meeting the ideal conditions for a proper summoning, the chances of successfully calling an otherworlder is less than 1%. There's also an inconvenient cooldown in place that prevented the ritual from being performed continuously in quick succession.

Due to knowledge circulated by Leon Cromwell, however, a less strict and simplified variant of the summoning ritual was eventually born. While the success rate remained low, it could be used continuously with a reduced cooldown period, but the consequences were that it often resulted in the summoning of children.

These children usually had no skills and were left with only their vast magical energy, which, having failed to be converted to skills, would eventually destroy their bodies within five years.

The next was the Otherworlder transported by accident, unofficially known as Strays, are otherworlders that arrive by sheer accident. There is no clear cause or pattern known for why this happens, but in general, it's considered a one-way street and the phenomenon is not known to happen in reverse.

Strays are drawn to the central world through dimensional cracks that spontaneously open in other worlds, drawing in any unfortunate passerbys. They don't get called to fixed locations like summoned and can appear virtually anywhere, including dangerous environments depending on their luck. If they manage to survive whatever dangerous predicament they may face, they can live however they please without worrying about being enslaved.

Since there is no strict standard for who can cross over, strays tend to be on the weaker side compared to other types of otherworlders. And finally, where the only who experienced it was the being before him, Reincarnator or Transmigrant, refers to individuals that arrive with no body and just their mind, being reborn as an inhabitant of the central world.

Reincarnation tends to happen randomly. Although there are those among the reincarnated who still remember their past life, to have reincarnated from a different world is exceedingly rare. Moreover, one would normally be reincarnated as a human.

For someone to be reincarnated as a monster, and from magical energy itself, was something that remained unheard of. This is what Erix remembers when reading the story.

In other words, even the weakest individual within the Central Axis going to earth would already be an International level threat. However, Erix only considers this within the point of how he interpreted the series and plans on finding a universe that doesn't have intelligent life to test it since he doesn't choose a homicidal act if it doesn't gain him anything.

It would be a waste of universe if he destroyed it instead of reaping it and turning it into his vassal under his banner. Erix laughed when Rimuru wanted to escape and said.

"No need to leave, my name is Erix, the Crimson Monarch and it is nice to meet you, Rimuru Tempest. Come with me since I know you're not from here and your Astral and Spiritual Body does not match your current form."

Rimuru was taken aback while Erix with his ultimate skill that sees through falsehood and deception gives him the answer that he needs. The slime was anxious since she knows that Erix seems dangerous like how he saw Veldora but the tempest dragon was different yet she decided to accept since she can't judge him based on what the first impression gives.

"....Alright, I'll come with you….Erix?" Rimuru gave up while Erix smiled and grabbed her, surprising the Slime and Erix use gated to appear at the entrance of the town that they've built. The Hobgoblin worked together with Golem that summoned Hobgoblin images for manpower that made everything much easier.

There were surrounding walls that were created using earth magic with an overall size of several hundred Meters and houses that were perfect for people. Erix had used some trash items that were just for decoration but had been useful in the creation of the town. Rimuru saw the Hobgoblin noticing their action and greeting Erix with utmost respect showing a wide smile as all were working hard.

No one was loitering and taking every moment to work even resting is part of it. Erix has a strict command when they work and that is not to push themselves since it would be disheartening if they suddenly collapse.

Everyone was so grateful for Erix that they didn't even think of disappointing him and working with the intent of repaying him.

"Greetings, Lord Erix!" He met with Asue who was not a lover of Minokichi like the canon and was currently helping with the construction of several places like watch towers that also would create a powerful defensive barrier across the planes like tower signals.

'She's huge!!' This was Rimuru's thought when he looked at Asue who was a towering beast with a well toned body that had dense muscles perfect for hard labor. Asue saw her lord and noticed the aura released by the slime that would have terrified everyone if it weren't for their higher power.

"Hellot, Asue, I'm just here to show this little slime I've found around our town. Inform the 8 other Demon General, Floor Guardian, Rigurd and Rigur as well as the Jibril using Link call and gather at the conference hall at my mansion around the afternoon."

"Copy that, my lord! Have you named it, my lord?"

"Hi, my name is Rimuru Tempest, thank you for having me in this town!"

"Oh my, it can talk and almost thought it was a wild monster. Call me Asue and welcome to our town. Anyway, I'll go ahead and do what you task for me. See you around Rimuru. And oh before I forgot, you should hide that aura energy you're releasing." Erix flinched, realizing that Rimuru did release an aura but he only thought it was normal since for him, it was too weak to notice while Rimuru confused what she meant.

"Ah I didn't even notice but she's right, you're releasing a powerful Aura that might be too noticeable if someone who is too weak. Try asking your skill on how to fix it."

"Wait, how did you know about my skill?"

"My skill can see through falsehood and appraise someone that gives me their skill and status. Don't worry, I won't tell anyone. Just try to hide it. Later, I'll give you a body to use."

"Wait what!? Really?"

"Yeah, I think your slime form is great but I know you would like the ability to eat and taste again, right?"

"Oh yes! Thank you!"

"You're welcome. Now let's continue. We can talk about things about your world."

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Should I make Rimuru as Bukubukuchagama? Or just some random female?

Also should I use her female canon form? Or just some sexy blue-haired girl?