[LAPLACE yells]
[LAPLACE]
Ow, ow, ow...
What the heck is your problem?
This place is supposed
to be sacred.
So why is there a vampire here?
That is quite enough!
How dare you taint
the holy throne of God!
Anyone who disgraces the one
and only god, Luminus,
will not be tolerated!
[LAPLACE]
Not good!
[ROY]
Begone!
[LAPLACE]
Farewell, cruel world...
[YUUKI]
Well, Laplace.
You've been through
quite the ordeal.
So, did you find out what the
Western Holy Church really is?
[LAPLACE]
Yeah, here's the thing...
Security was so tight,
I couldn't get in!
[YUUKI]
Hmm. Is that so?
Surely you found
a hint, at least?
[LAPLACE] You know, I went
through hell to get this info,
so I was gonna pitch it
for a high price.
[YUUKI chuckles]
Too bad I know you're a liar.
[LAPLACE]
You're so mean.
I actually feel just a tad bit
sorry for that slime.
He has no idea he's wrapped up
in your little scheme.
After all... You are an evil
mastermind hiding behind
the face of a young,
handsome Grandmaster,
Yuuki Kagurazaka.
While I appreciate
the clumsy flattery,
there's no backing out
of the job, Laplace.
[LAPLACE]
You're indomitable, aren't you?
Hey, don't say that.
I've already prepared
the reward I promised you.
[LAPLACE]
What? Really?!
Yeah! The soul of
your alliance's president,
which was inside me, is now
safely inside of a homunculus.
[LAPLACE]
The president... is coming back?
Where is he? I wanna see him!
Contain yourself. He's been
right there this whole time.
[LAPLACE]
What?!
[LAPLACE]
Uh! But that's a lady.
[LAPLACE cackles]
What's with the new look?!
Did your tastes
change or something?
Mind your tongue, Laplace.
Appearances aside,
I am the Demon Lord Kazalim.
I expect a nicer greeting
after years.
[LAPLACE grunts] Welcome back,
President Kazalim.
The Moderate Harlequin Alliance
has been waiting for you.
Myself, along with
Footman and Tear,
and we mustn't forget Clayman.
As much as I hate to put a
damper on this touching reunion,
I should tell you
that the Demon Lord Kazalim
isn't fully revived yet.
That's true. In all honesty,
my power is nowhere near the
level I had back in my prime.
Leon Cromwell...
Curse that bastard!
[YUUKI] I really wish you
wouldn't complain about
your new body so much.
It was an expensive vessel.
[KAZALIM]
Yes, I'm aware, Boss.
Custom-made in Thalion, right?
It's a bit fragile, and it's not
a look I would usually favor,
but I suppose it's preferable
to not having a material body
of my own at all.
[LAPLACE laughs]
[KAZALIM] Enough! Is this really
so amusing to you, Laplace?!
Anyway, as interesting as this
is, let's get down to business.
The Western Holy Church...
Wanna tell me what you know?
[LAPLACE] All right. If the
president calls you "Boss,"
then I guess that makes
you my boss, too.
Lucky you, this information
is now on the house.
[LAPLACE] At first glance,
there was nothing in
the Western Holy Church that
seemed particularly dodgy.
I mean, believers
go there to worship.
They're not gonna leave their
secrets just lying around.
I decided to head to the top
of the sacred mountain
and peek at the old peak.
I thought maybe there'd be
something in the inner sanctum
where the emperor's cloistered.
And there was, but it was just
some hoity-toity vampire guy.
He must have been cranky,
because he absolutely destroyed
me with some sort of red beam.
You look good for
someone who's "destroyed."
Wait, you said he sh*t
a red beam at you?
[LAPLACE]
Yep.
An att*ck that turns blood
into magic particles.
It sounds a lot like Blood Ray.
I know that one.
It's Demon Lord Valentine's
signature att*ck.
He's called the Blood Tyrant.
[LAPLACE]
A Demon Lord? Seriously?!
[KAZALIM] Fleeing was
the right choice, Laplace.
Even when I was in my prime,
I'd say he was still
a level match for me.
[LAPLACE]
No way!
[KAZALIM]
Whenever we fought in the past,
the collateral damage was
always quite substantial.
So, we had a discussion,
and it led to the custom
that exists today
of the majority vote.
Wait, are you talking
about Walpurgis?
[KAZALIM] Yes. The requirement
of three votes to move forward
on a proposal is from
the time when there were
seven Demon Lords.
So, if we know that
this guy really was
the Demon Lord Valentine,
I wonder what he's doing
in the inner sanctum.
The most likely explanation
is that the cloistered emperor
was actually a Demon
Lord this whole time.
Am I right?
[KAZALIM] Valentine sees
humans and demi-humans
as no more than food.
But if such a man is now
claiming himself to be
the guardian of humanity...
There must be something to it.
This information
has proved useful!
Thank you for
getting it, Laplace.
I would like to investigate
the Western Holy Church
even further, but if the
Demon Lord Valentine is there,
I guess we can't be careless.
[LAPLACE] Ah! Wait, if you just
want to lure out a Demon Lord,
it shouldn't be that
difficult, right?
[YUUKI gasps]
[LAPLACE] Clayman, Demon Lord
Milim, and Demon Lord Frey--
an alliance of three Demon Lords
could accomplish a lot.
So, here's an idea:
Let them have Walpurgis.
For a clown,
it's not a bad idea.
[LAPLACE]
I know!
Now then, what will
the squishy one do?
Your move, slime.
[SHUNA] Next up, we have our
new second secretary, Diablo.
Yes. A pleasure to meet you all.
[SHUNA] Next is the caretaker
of the Forest of Jura.
I am the Dryad Treyni.
[SHUNA] This concludes
the introductions of
our members from Tempest.
It is now time for me to
introduce our honored guests.
From the Armed Nation of
Dwargon, King Gazel Dwargo.
[GAZEL]
Hmm.
[SHUNA] From the
Sorcerous Dynasty of Thalion,
Archduke Erald.
How do you do?
[SHUNA] From the Animal
Kingdom of Eurazania,
we have the Three Beastketeers:
Lady Albis, Lady Suphia,
and Sir Phobio.
From the Kingdom of Blumund,
we have Guildmaster Fuze.
Uh, Hi.
[SHUNA] And lastly, representing
the future Kingdom of Falmuth,
we have Sir Grucius,
Lady Mjurran, and Sir Youm.
[coughs]
Thank you. Greetings, all.
[DORF]
Hmm?
[RIMURU] Jeez. Pretty prominent
bunch of people we've got here.
[grunts]
Shuna, what's Veldora doing?
[SHUNA] Oh. He was
just changing his outfit
before the big meeting.
[gasps]
Sorry I'm late! I'm here now.
Wow. You look quite dashing!
The clothes appear to be
the perfect size!
Tell me about it!
It's comfortable
but also stylish!
You have my compliments!
--[laughs]
--[SHUNA] Thanks so much!
Rimuru. Does he work for you?
[VELDORA]
Hmm?
[GAZEL]
I haven't seen him before.
Oh. He's actually
a buddy of mine--
let me introduce you to him.
His name is Veldora.
[GAZEL]
Veldora?!
[ERALD]
Veldora?
[FUZE]
Veldora...?
[VELDORA roars]
Yep, I'm the great Storm Dragon,
Veldora Tempest!
Very few people have had
a chance to speak with me
and live to tell the tale.
You are all extremely fortunate!
You should consider
this an honor!
[thump]
[EREN]
Oops, we lost Fuze again.
Poor guy.
Strange. He passed out from joy.
Yeah, I doubt it.
Listen, Veldora.
We're about to have a serious
discussion between adults here,
so don't do anything too crazy.
During the meeting, I'd like
you to act as an advisor,
but please, behave yourself.
Unless you'd rather go
take a walk--that's cool, too.
[VELDORA laughs]
That's hilarious, buddy!
But no can do!
You can't just leave your BFF
to sit on the sidelines!
--[GAZEL] Rimuru!
--[RIMURU] Hmm?
I must speak with you...
[RIMURU]
Uh. Sure, whatever you need.
[RIMURU] And so, our very
important meeting to determine
the future of Tempest
was postponed
before it ever officially began.
[SHUNA] Please call
if you need anything.
[RIMURU groans]
What is going on?!
Has the Storm Dragon
Veldora really returned?!
Look, I can explain,
but it's a long story.
[ERALD] Before you do that,
let me say one thing.
Uh, okay.
I just want you to know
that the emperor of
the Sorcerous Dynasty of Thalion
has entrusted me
with complete authority.
And whatever I say
dictates Thalion's position.
Now, with that in mind,
let's hear this explanation.
[RIMURU]
Message received, man.
I promise to tell you
guys the truth!
[RIMURU]
So, I told them the whole story.
Including how I got
reincarnated here as a slime.
And that I met Veldora
in the Sealed Cave.
All the way to the bit where
I became a Demon Lord
for certain reasons, and revived
friends who had been k*lled,
ending with the part where
I finally released Velodra.
There. That should
bring you guys up to speed.
--[GAZEL, ERALD sigh]
--Uh, something wrong?!
[GAZEL]
I never imagined this...
It was problematic enough
that you became a Demon Lord,
but you had an even bigger
problem waiting for us.
[RIMURU] Please!
It's not that big of a deal!
[GAZEL growls]
Mister Rimuru... Is that
boisterous young man we met
truly the Storm Dragon
known as Veldora?
[RIMURU]
Is he? Who knows?
That's a rhetorical question!
No human or monster is foolish
enough to use the name
of the Evil Dragon,
even as a silly jest.
[RIMURU]
Fair enough...
[GAZEL]
Still...
[ERALD]
What to do?
[GAZEL] Do we make this
public or conceal it?
Well, either way, the Western
Nations won't be an issue.
As for the Sorcerous
Dynasty of Thalion,
I need only report this newfound
knowledge to the emperor.
My biggest concern...
...is the Western Holy Church.
[ERALD]
Hmm.
We can't hide this from them.
Out of all the Dragons,
they regard the Storm Dragon
with a rather
particular hostility.
Honestly, I wouldn't
be surprised
if they already knew
he had returned.
[RIMURU sighs] Is it just me or
do those two actually get along?
[GAZEL]
Pay attention, Rimuru!
Right! Yes, sir!
[ERALD] We need you to give
serious thought to this matter!
I understand.
Thing is, I was planning
to spread the word
about Veldora, anyway.
And it doesn't seem like
there'll be any avoiding
the Western Holy Church.
So we'll have to do something.
[ERALD, GAZEL]
Hmm...
If that's the decision,
I suppose I have no complaints.
[RIMURU gasps]
[ERALD] A Demon Lord
aligning with the Evil Dragon.
Could there ever be a more
troubling turn of events?
This is no laughing matter.
That said,
it might be fortunate.
[RIMURU]
Hmm? Wait, how so?
[ERALD slurps]
Well, since I was able to take
part in this private meeting,
I've just gained the best
possible knowledge.
It will be advantageous
for my nation's position.
[GAZEL]
Hmm.
[RIMURU]
Ah.
[ERALD] It'd be foolish to
pick a fight with a nation
that's home to both a Demon
Lord and the Storm Dragon.
My thoughts, exactly.
I gotcha. So basically,
you're saying that even if
the Western Holy Church becomes
our enemy, you'll take our side.
Is that a fair conclusion?
Rimuru... There are still
things you must learn,
like the subtle art of
the unspoken message, got it?
[RIMURU]
Oh, right...
I'm saying... I refuse
to expose my country
to pointless danger when there
isn't any reason for hostility.
We are under no obligation
to the Western Holy Church.
Understand?
Yeah. It'll be reassuring to
have Dwargon backing us up.
Erald, what about you?
We haven't established
diplomatic relations
with Thalion, so why are
you being so friendly?
[ERALD sighs]
Now, Mister Rimuru,
in formal settings,
please address me
with my name and title.
After all, you're the
leader of a country.
You wouldn't humble
yourself before another nation
for no reason.
So, in these moments, it's
appropriate to address me
with a "mister."
Oh, I hear ya. Thank you.
[ERALD] That aside... Allow me
to answer your question.
I assume my daughter, Eren--
--[GAZEL] Hmm?!
--[RIMURU gasps]
[ERALD]
Uh... [coughs] I mean, Eryune,
is the person who
told you how to go about
becoming a Demon Lord,
making me responsible
for this situation.
[RIMURU] Now then,
tell me this fairy tale
about reviving the dead.
[EREN]
Mm.
[ERALD]
When it's all said and done,
one could say that my
daughter helped to create
a brand-new Demon Lord.
Fortunately, only the
emperor and I are privy
to this information.
So you see, this
is why I came here--
to personally judge you for
myself and to possibly dispatch
an army in kind if I deemed it
necessary during my visit.
And now? What's your decision?
I thought I made
my choice clear.
We're not a nation of fools.
A simple decision, really.
And a rather
obvious one at that--
my country had every intention
of backing Tempest as friends
from the very beginning.
[chuckles]
Though, there are some
things to consider.
The army of Falmuth that
Mister Rimuru annihilated--
It had far too many casualties.
A Demon Lord who
k*lled , men?
[GAZEL]
Don't worry about that.
[RIMURU]
Mm?
All the bodies have
vanished, leaving no proof.
What's more, I heard there
wasn't even a single survivor.
Which means we can alter
the story as we please.
We'll just need to convince
those who happen
to hear the truth.
Rimuru. A true leader
must have no regrets.
Yeah. I only did
what I felt was necessary.
I've already come
to terms with it.
[GAZEL] Good to hear.
Heh. Right then, I'll explain.
Listen closely.
This is our new story...
[RIMURU] After that, we had
a very detailed discussion
then headed back
to resume the meeting.
[FUZE sighs]
[RIMURU]
You okay?
[FUZE wheezes]
You gotta tell me this stuff!
Stop blindsiding me
left and right!
[RIMURU]
It must have slipped my mind.
No worries, it's all
in the past now!
[FUZE]
Not for me, it isn't!
[RIMURU] Aw, sounds like
you're feeling better!
No. How am I supposed
to report this news?
[sighs]
Okay! Time to
resume the meeting!
I'll start by explaining
how we got here.
[RIMURU] I then explained
my reincarnation as a slime
yet again, followed by
everything that happened
from stumbling on Veldora
up to the meeting.
And then...
Your city's in my way.
Not for long.
Since I intend to destroy it.
I don't care about
a monster's words!
[RIMURU grunts]
[HINATA]
Put an end to this.
Disintegration!
Hold on... You fought Hinata
Sakaguchi and walked away?
Yeah. And her strength
is no joke, man.
During our fight, she refused
to listen to me at all.
She had this real "cold-blooded
k*ller" kinda vibe going on.
[FUZE]
Hmm...
[RIMURU]
What's up?
[FUZE] Oh. It's just that
your account differs a little
from the information
we had collected on her.
[RIMURU]
How so?
[FUZE] Things like,
Hinata always lends a hand
to those who might
depend on her.
She won't waste her time on
anyone who ignores her advice.
Still though...
She's rational and is known to
be a rather reasonable thinker.
[chuckles] Of course, I'd heard
that Blumund's Guildmaster
was someone who excelled
at gathering intel,
and I can testify that his
information matches our own.
[ERALD] It matches the
information we have, as well.
Hinata Sakaguchi is renowned
for being a model knight--
A true protector
of law and order.
Not once has she ever violated
the teachings of Lord Luminus.
But if she's that great,
then why doesn't she try to stop
the summoning ritual?
In my opinion, bringing children
here from another world
against their will is something
that should never be tolerated.
Do we know for certain that she
overlooked the summoning rituals
in other countries? Or are we
just assuming that information?
[RIMURU]
Mm? Hmm...
[FUZE] The magic used
to summon Otherworlders is
a forbidden ritual that cannot
be exposed to the public eye.
In fact, it's designated
as a prohibited act by
the Council of the West.
Even if we were to ask about it,
no nation would readily
acknowledge the practice.
So if they say it's not
happening, that's it, huh?
[FUZE]
Right.
To be honest, there's probably
a good reason you've never heard
any of this.
It goes back to the church.
The teachings of Lord Luminus
specifically forbid
making deals with a monster.
[sighs] Meaning I have
no real chance of negotiating.
And if the Western Holy Church
designates us as enemies of God,
Hinata will go along
with that, right?
[FUZE]
It's quite possible.
[DIABLO chuckles]
Then, please, allow
me to go and handle
this opponent in your place.
[RIMURU] Whoa, whoa.
Hinata's a tough cookie.
You think you could take her?
[SHION]
That's right, Diablo.
[DIABLO]
Hmm?
If a weakling like you
is thinking of going,
perhaps I should
finish the job instead.
Lord Rimuru,
I shall take this task.
That's such a generous
offer, Miss Shion,
and I do hesitate to say
this after you took the time
to teach me how to be
a proper secretary.
But, unfortunately, you are
not capable of defeating
this Hinata person.
What a funny thing to say.
Are you actually trying to imply
that you're stronger
than me, Diablo?
Shall we find out
once and for all who's--
No, you shall not!
[GROUP gasping]
[RIMURU]
Veldora...? Don't tell me...
Oh, wait, Veldora
as in me, Veldora?
Heck no, I wasn't trying
to jump in or anything!
[RIMURU]
If Hinata's going to come here,
then there's no need
for us to go there.
Aw...
[RIMURU]
No whining!
I don't want to get on the
Western Holy Church's bad side.
That goes for you, too.
[DIABLO, SHION]
Sorry, sir.
Ahem! Anyway, that officially
concludes the debate
on the knight
Hinata Sakaguchi,
and the Western Holy Church.
Depending on what they do,
we may end up fighting them.
But for right now,
let's just keep an eye
on the situation, okay?
[ALL]
Understood!
[HINATA] Don't play dumb,
I received an anonymous tip.
[RIMURU gasps]
Say what?
You heard me,
there are eyes everywhere in
the Kingdom of Ingrassia.
[RIMURU]
Someone sold me out to Hinata.
There aren't many people who
know about how I absorbed Shizu.
Meaning...
[RAPHAEL] Notice. This is
the most likely suspect.
[RIMURU]
Yeah. I know, Raphael.
You and I are thinking
the same thing.
[RAPHAEL]
So it seems.
[RIMURU] But if it is him,
what's he after?
To pit me and Hinata
against each other
to eliminate one of us?
To stop me from
getting back to my town?
To lure out Hinata?
[RAPHAEL]
Or D, all of the above.
[RIMURU]
Seriously? Talk about greedy.
--[GAZEL] Rimuru?
--Huh? Sorry about that.
I was just doing
some mental math.
Now, let's get down to business.
[RIMURU] At long last, the time
had finally come to bring up
the agenda that would determine
the fate of Tempest.
--[thud]
--[RAMIRIS grunts]
[GROUP gasping]
[RAMIRIS groaning]
[RIMURU]
Ramiris?!
[RAMIRIS whines]
[RIMURU]
Why are you here?
[RAMIRIS gasps]
Because I heard everything!
Tempest, your country,
is doomed to fall!
[gasps]
[GROUP]
What did you say?!
[RAPHAEL]
Next time, "Ramiris's Warning."
02x14 - (D) A Meeting of Humans and Monsters
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Follows a salaryman who is m*rder*d and reincarnates in a sword and sorcery world as a slime with unique powers and gathers allies to build his own nation of monsters.
Follows a salaryman who is m*rder*d and reincarnates in a sword and sorcery world as a slime with unique powers and gathers allies to build his own nation of monsters.