ch14 [ Walpurgis]

<Kaena,s 16 human form is that of year old boy. His appearance similar to rimuru but more manly with learn muscles height 5.10 feet>

3rd pov

Today was the day that the attack would take place, Clayman would be stuck in the Walpurgis and would be left to Rimuru and karna.

After being teleported to their locations the plan began. Souka was in charge of taking care of their first target, Yamza.

"How can it be that there is not even a single human around?!?" With the warning that Milim gave them. They cannot move within such short time. Even with teleportion magic , its not possible.

Search for them, they must have hidden in secret places to make it appear as if they have left."

"Yes Sir!"

"Yes Sir!"

Once Yamza was left by himself he got ready to meet with the dragon faithful under Milim.

He was about to exit when his senses screamed danger. But before he tried to grab his sword , someone cut both his his limbs .In fact, any movement and he would lose his life.

"I- I surrender. I am willing to- ugh-"

Before he can say anything , souka cut his head.

Mission accomplished. No room for error.

Souka told Benimaru.

Souei was currently escorting Shuna and the newly created holy division with Hakuro.

Their target was the skeleton king Adalman, Clayman's index finger.

< killing him was last option >

Karna already told to first reason with him.

From the information they had gathered the skeleton king used to be a cardinal when he was alive.

If their information was correct Souei could see why their lord had requested them to try to recruit him. His strength would no doubt be of great use. And he can provide great information about Lubelius.

The mist around them had become thicker since the moment they entered, and the moment they had been waiting for had arrived.

The mist cleared to reveal that they were surrounded by hundreds of skeletons. Standing in the distance was the man they had been looking for.

Stepping forward Shuna spoke.

Why is it that you continue to serve Clayman?

Wouldn't you rather work for someone who is good to their people?

Who doesn't treat everyone around him like puppets?

My lord has extend his invitation for you.

"You, you do not know what you are saying.You also know of the control that is placed upon me, but it is impossible to break from it. Demon Lord Kazalim has placed these binds himself. Now let us begin"

Shun then used holy bell and domain purification to clear the undead ..

This sight was a huge shock to Adalman, he had just seen monsters using Holy magic. Something that should have only been reserved for the humans, those who followed Luminous.

Was my faith a lie , it seems l lost my faith when those bastard 7 lumaries killed me.

Shun then used curse purification. Which she learns from karna and free Adalman from kazalim control.

Adalman dropped to his knees. He might not have a face yet pure shock could still be discerned on his skull. It was surprising how much emotion he could display.

"I surrender to you.

From now on my faith in Luminous is no more, I have seen the light of your god and it has brought me faith larger than what I have ever had before.

Please allow me to serve him with.

Benimaru began to command his army.

With the unique skill he had received during the harvest festival, Generalissimo, he was the perfect person to lead the main army.

High orcs used earth manipulation to trap clayman main army in a deep pithole.

While kuranei squad use flame attack on them.

Rest monster got slain by Dragonewts.

In an unknown land, in the innermost burial chamber,

In front of a coffin wrought of ice which sealed a beautiful naked girl with flowing black hair,

Stood a being, themselves nude, beholding the coffin with a suspicious gaze.

(Ah, how beautiful. Ah…)

Observing and adoring the coffin girl was this being's secret pastime.

A silver haired cute girl.

Her heterochromatic eyes glistened with a bizarre red and blue light.

When her small lips parted, they revealed a set of pure white fangs.

She was the ruler of the night, Queen of Nightmares.

Demon Lord Ruminas Valentine.

As it was not actually made of ice but was a pure lump of holy spirit energy.

So even touching the coffin would leave burn like marks on her body.

However…

Without any regard to this, she clung to the ice coffin.

An invitation to attend Walpurgis Banquet reached this girl.

(Wait for me…)

And then she materialize her dress.

Palace of White Ice".

Two men were in the middle of a conversation.

One has Platinum Gold long hair, blue narrow eyes. A well defined face.

Skin so white that it was almost transparent.

He was so beautiful that he was surely mistaken for a woman.

Demon Lord Leon Cromwell. That was his name.

In front of her was A beautiful, projecting voice, deep crimson eyes which overshadowed the beauty of stars, hair flowing like fire, with a deeper red than the color of blood..

Beside them ,two girls in maid outfit was standing and serving drinks to them.

Those girls are mizari and Rain. Both are primordial demons.

「Ah. You do know about the upcoming Walpurgis Banquet?

I was thinking that if you couldn't attend this time, I'd forcefully have you attend」

「Huh? You know I hate these gatherings?

But I was planning on attending」

「Oh? Good, then. I had planned on having you make a clone and attend that way.

I could have you embrace me then」

「I don't take men for partners. Even among women I only go for the one I desire.

For me to embrace you would be equivalent to some prize, wouldn't it?」

「What's with that? Tell me that earlier… If you wish for it, I'll become a woman for you.

Whatever. So?

Why did you decide to participate this time?」

「Ah…」

Leon made a brief pause, but then continued talking.

「This time the banquet is hosted by Clayman. Small fry.

I'm curious why Milim is supporting him.

And Karion's death is also suspicious.

At first it was because Clayman wanted to spur us on a subjugation, but then Ramiris requested that the party in question attends.

In other words, it's all connected.

So I feel the need to see, this new Demon Lord "Rimuru"」

「Oh. So you believe Rimuru has the qualifications to be a demon lord, huh?

How amusing, I thought the same thing.

As for Milim, she's probably just playing around. No use trying to figure out what she's thinking.

The wise one in me cannot understand fools. That might be a weakness.

… Ramiris, huh? I'm no good with her. From the very moment we met.

I had thought to go and kill her a few times…

「A hahaha. Don't. If you kill Ramiris, I'll be your enemy」

< guy knows the inportantance of ramiris. Salute to guy >

「Right. And I don't want to die yet. If you come at me, I see no chances for victory」.

Oh and I by the way Veldora has awakened.

Ara ara. Has your conversation finished?

Leon-sama, I extend my humblest welcome」

A voice like ice.

And it came from a beautiful white haired girl.

Pure white skin, with cold and bewitching Blue Diamond colored eyes.

And bright white lips.

A girl walking around without Guy's permission.

But she did not need his permission. In other words, she was their equal.

"Ice Empress" she was called, but is more known by her name "Ice Dragon Velzard ".

「Right, right. My "brother" has awakened」

I know that he was sealed, but didn't they say he had been erased?」

「Yes. He had quieted down before disappearing, so I thought to help him out…

Being erased is pitiful, you know.

He was trapped in an isolated space made by the hero that could not be influenced by the outside.

But considering that he has not rampaged since being released, does that mean he has weakened?」

「Yes. He has. The response I am getting from him is strangely weak.

But still, not rampaging is quite unlike him.

His very being is made around the concept of violence, after all.」

「Well, in any case, I have no desire to fight Veldora.

If you want to make him yours, do as you wish.

Anyways, let's meet at the Walpurgis Banquet」

「You are leaving already?」

It's just, according to my sources, this one might be messing with my summoning tests」

「Oh? The one named Rimuru?」

「Yeah. So I want to at least see him once.

But I'll be ignoring Ramiris, just so you know…」

「Just curious, but who's this informant?」

「No idea.

The Demon Lords' Banquet (Walpurgis).

The people who participated in the Banquet were the current nine Demon Lords.

The participants were listed below:

Demon Race..."Dark Emperor (Lord of Darkness)" Guy Crimson.

Fairy Race (Pixie)..."Labyrinth Fairy" Ramiris.

Dragonoid Race..."Tyrant of Destruction (Destroyer)" Milim Nava.

Giant Race..."Wrath of the Earth (Earthquake)" Dagruel.

Vampire..."Queen of Evil Night (Queen of Nightmares)" Ruminas Valentine.

Fallen Angel Race..."Sleeping Ruler" Dino.

Winged Race (Harpy)..."Sky Queen" Frey.

Undead Race..."Marionette Master" Clayman.

Former Human..."Blond Demon" Leon Cromwell.

The seating order around the round table was decided based on the order in which they become Demon Lords.

There was one vacant seat, and a temporary seat was prepared at the lowest position.

Guided by the maids, each Demon Lord would take their respective seat.

Karna pov

Only rimuru and I went this time. I told him to hide his ultimate skill. So he used raphael calculation and false data to hid his ultimate skill.

Dagruel and vampiric demon lord Roy entered but his maid the real luminous valentine shifted her focus to me from the start and smiled

Her smile and me tensing up again which is noticed by guy.

Dino then enter and went to tease Ramiris but was shocked when he saw her two subordinates.

Harpy queen Frey arrived with her entourage.She sure is blazingly erotic with way she exposes herself and went to her seat. Karrion however was among her servants with lionface mask covering which I know from the plot.

Leon Cromwell came and looked at me saying " So you are Rimuru ha?..The sight of you bring back memories of a person."

Well I told rimuru that Leon intended her to live but ifrit wished to serve Leon by taking her body over and she resisted so all the drama happened to her life.

「Leon, Shizu-san had passed away.

She entrusted me to deliver a punch , free of charge, just for you; so let me hit you.」

「I refuse.

...But, if it is an invitation to a fight, it's okay for you to come and punch me.

However, I will specify the time. If you think this is a trap, it's okay if you don't come.」

While saying those words coldly, he closed his eyes once again.

「I see. I will accept it, please send a invitation.」

At this moment in time, there were only two people missing.

And as if he had been waiting for everyone to enter before him Clayman arrived. Carrying a small fox in his arms, he was currently walking behind Milim.

Milim at the moment had a blank expression as if she was lost in thought.

< she is doing excellent job in her acting >

Walking next to her Clayman tried to show off his strength by punching her but the moment he swung his fist I vanished.

"It's ungentlemanly to strike a woman. Didn't your mother instill any manners in you?"

How about you go to your seat.

I graped his arm before he could hit milim.

A crazed expression appeared in his face as if he want to start a fight here.

Take a glance over everyone. He saw everyone was mocking him.

Clayman then took his seat.

「Now then, let me thank you all from the bottom of my heart for gathering upon my summons.

Let's begin my banquet.

Thus I declare that the Walpurgis Banquet has begun.

Clayman: "Now that we are all present, let us begin this Walpurgis. The reason this meeting was called was to discuss my request to take over the territory of the slime. Let me explain the reason I wish to rule over his land."

Listening to Clayman's words, I couldn't help but think, 'Is he really that foolish?'

He is wasting time. So his army can provide him soul. < I said to rimuru thought soul corridor >

Before he could continue his rhetoric, rimuru interjected, "Let's settle this here and now. You've targeted not only us but our territory as well. Therefore, I will be taking over Jistav!"

In response, Guy spoke up,

Guy: "Anyone disagrees with Rimuru conquering Jistav?"

The room fell silent, and Guy pressed on,

Guy: "No? In that case, let them fight. Whoever wins gets to settle their grudge and keep the other's territory. Any objections?"

"You said karrion is defeated and dead along with rest of yurazania right? Then Frey can you ask your servant over there to remove his mask" me pointing to karrion.

He already put out the mask showing a smile.

"Now milim , stop your acting , karna sigh

She didn't budge " Well if you continue your act I'll gonna banned your sweets and honey for a lifetime at tempest..

She immediately yelled" That's not fair noda"

Clayman was speechless.

Rimuru then turned towards guy " I declared myself a demon lord and is the chancellor of jura forest and I intent to protect the place. So i we kill this manipulative basterd for all he did to my people.

Go ahead. Guy give his permission.

Rimuru then eat the table

I then made star barrier around him and ours and expand it.

Clayman then unleashed his nine headed fox.

I then use telekinesis to stop her and use analyze to remove demonic manipulate on her. She then instantly turn back and became a doctile kitty in my arms.

Rimuru then went for Clayman while I fought

His demon puppet. I used hell fire his puppet into ashes.

"Who is that lord?" Rimuru asked.

He lied down but rimuru didn't budge.

He went angry and VoW helped him convert the souls which were less than required, to form a temporary awakening.

He stood up laughing and attacked rimuru with demon blaster.

Rimuru used beelzebuth to devour then all. Then he left standing there.

Rimuru then slowly went forward

He punched him. Then again, and again and again, without a word. He also applied Mind Accelerate, speeding it up a million times for him.

In the real world, it lasted several seconds. But in Clayman's mind, I was continually punching him, tormenting him with pain and terror, for several dozen days. that make him experience extreme pain and terror into

his soul.

the terror made Clayman's hair fall out, transforming his visage into the ghastly, bony gaze of the actual dead.

"Clayman," rimuru quietly called out.

"You know I will devour your astral soul and you won't be able to escape via soul or get reborn so just say who is that lord?"

" We clown troupe won't betray..."

I cut him off by saying " Is that's so then."

Rimuru used beelzebuth and consume him.

The moment he consumed Clayman, the red- haired demon lord Guy stood up.

"An impressive feat," he solemnly said. "I hereby recognize your right, from this day forward, to call yourself a demon lord. Does anyone disagree?"

No one disagree and rimuru became a demon lord recognized by demon council.

Beast master karion and Frey decided to set down from demon lord and decide to serve milim.

UH? Me? Why didn't you tell me about this before? What if we ruin our friendship if you become my subordinate? I don't want that to happen"

"That won't happen, Millim. Since we are going to be spending more time together once I become your subordinate, maybe we will become closer friends don't you think?" Frey said to milim.

"Alright, if that is really what you want I accept."

"With that done we can finally finish the meeting and start our dinner party" guy said

"Wait, Now that we are down to eight it won't be the Ten Great Demon Lords anymore."

Karna told everyone.

The mood suddenly turned dark and everyone looked at me as if they wanted to kill me.

Milim launched towards me and screamed "karna , what have you done?!?! We were about to begin to eat! Now we are going to be stuck in this room.

She lightly hit my chest lightly with her hand to her dissatisfaction.

Haha, Don't worry we got rimuru who is specially good in giving names. I shift all problem on rimuru.

Huh! Me. Rimuru exclaimed.

So like cannon he give octagram.

Everyone like new name and now the demon council is called octagram.

"Any objections? We can take the name and we don't have to worry about it. .

Everyone said no.

We were called the Octagram:

"Lord of Darkness" Guy Crimson (demon)

"Destroyer" Milim Nava (dragonoid)

"Labyrinth Master" Ramiris (pixie)

"Earthquake" Daggrull (giant)

"Queen of Nightmares" Valentine (vampire)

"Sleeping Ruler" Deeno (Fallen)

"Platinum Saber" Leon Cromwell (demonoid)

"Newbie" Rimuru Tempest (slime)

The Demon Lord were numbered eight in all, and with those eight, we had just opened the curtain on a new era of demon lords.

This time it was milim who exposed luminas in front of everyone, when rimuru asked how the maid got more magicules than her Master.

She then ordered Roy to return.

While she decide to talk privately with milim.

The first order of business was how we distributed our domains.

Rimuru was granted the entirety of the Great Forest of Jura, which was a hell of a bargain, but Milim got an even better deal-the unified domains of Frey, Carillon, and Clayman under her rule. "Rule," of course, in name only. Carillon and Frey would be handling the day-to-day management, alongside the Dragon Faithful directly serving Milim.

Clayman's old domain was also something of a buffer zone bordering the Eastern Empire.

We can just start the feast." Guy stood up and said.

"While Rimuru and I were enjoying the banquet, Rimuru tried to stop Milim from drinking.

But then she turned to me and said cutely, 'Karna, Rimuru isn't letting me have any alcohol.

'I laughed and said, 'Let her have a glass.

You are too much spoiling her.

And so, our banquet continued merrily."

At Lubelius

Laplace was roaming in the center of Lubelius, gathering information about the sealed coffin under Yuuki's orders

He then spotted Hinata in the domain of Demon Lord Valentine.

Fearing her power, he fled, only to be confronted by Roy.

Roy, with a sneer, mocked Clayman's pathetic demise, which stung Laplace deeply.

To Laplace, Clayman was more than an ally; he was a dear friend and comrade.

Enraged, Laplace unleashed his martial arts and unique skill, Seer, bombarding Roy with a flurry of punches and kicks.

Valentine, in a fit of humiliation, attempted to retaliate with a Blood Ray, but Laplace had already seized his core and crushed it, ending Roy's life in a spectacular display of power.

Laplace didn't stop smiling for a while after.

...Oooh, Footman's not gonna like this...

He had massacred all the guards who spotted him.

...Ooh, and Teare's probably gonna cry, too...

He had attempted to flee straight out of there.

...And that's exactly why I'm laughing. Laughing at you, Clayman. For being such a perfect idiot.he was just laughing, in commemoration of a friend who would no longer laugh with him.