That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Restarting life all over again!

Decision Making

Upon receiving the report from Velgrynd. I don't know what to say, either it's good since she escaped or it's bad since her other self was now under control of Feldway. Actually I didn't know that Feldway was stronger than Velgrynd, since in the first timeline, the only reason why Velgrynd isn't fighting back against Feldway, is because Velgrynd was being controlled by the Ultimate Dominion of the angelic series. Well I can say that this fight brought me some information from Feldway so it's good. Now we know that Feldway is someone who can beat Velgrynd without breaking a sweat, maybe he's as strong as me during the last timeline when I fought Velgrynd? I don't know, that's just my speculation.

[Anyways, I'm really glad that you are safe at least!]

[Yeah, I also thought that I was a goner that time if not for that partner of yours]

[Y-Yeah! She's really awesome right...? But can you please disclose this information from anyone else?]

[Why? Well it doesn't matter to me so I'll keep it a secret!]

[Really? Thank you!]

[Don't mind it, so can you release me now from your imaginary space, so that I can now go to Masayuki!?]

Yeah that's right, Velgrynd was crazy for Masayuki right now!

[Okay! You got it!―Oh! Can you tell me the developments on the other side?]

[Alright, I'll tell you tomorrow]

I nodded then let Velgrynd leave my imaginary space and go to Masayuki. Later the worn-out Masayuki will file a complaint to me. But that's a different matter to me, so I'll not solve it! HEHE

―Today, Velgrynd reported to me the developments on the other side.

First their technology, it was still the same as the last one but there are more airships and tanks right now, so maybe they'll give us a hard time.

Second their individual strength, all of the higher-ups of the Empire were now possessed by the higher-rank Phantoms, so their strength was not the same as the last one! Also all of the Near Guard are also possessed by the highest-ranking Phantoms, so we can't really take Empire lightly since we might lose if we did that! Plus some of the common soldiers were also possessed by a Phantoms!

Lastly is that, Insectars and the Phantoms are now establishing a mutual cooperation in order to invade the Cardinal-world. Phantoms are a pain in the ass since they have a large quantity of energy that helps them to beat their opponents, but compare to the battle obsessed Demons, they are quite un-experience in battle, so a veteran one can beat them. But right now, they've possessed the humans who are also a veteran in battle, so with the combination of experience from the humans and the large quantity of energy from Phantoms, they can become stronger than ever.

Plus there's still Insectars! For me they are the biggest threat that we have to face. All of the Insectars that I know was super strong as hell, and I can't imagine if there are still more of them in the underworld. We need to be more careful in fighting the Insectars since we don't know how strong they really are. Also the Worm-king Zelanus, I heard that he's super strong, even Zegion can't tell how strong he really is! There are a lot of Insectars here but there's more in the underworld! I wonder who's stronger between them?

Also there's the Cryptids, though they are not working with Feldway, but if we became enemies of each other then all I can say is, it's bad! Cryptids was the strongest race, even when the Insectars and the Phantoms fought them, they were still able to survive and killed so many of their enemies! Although the combine forces of Insectars and Phantoms can beat the Cryptids, Zelanus the worm-king and Feldway the Demon-king fought and it causes the war between the Phantoms and the Insectars so instead of fighting the Cryptids they fight each other to death! This is also the reason why Cryptids survive up to this day, and they became stronger and fiercer. Cryptids are more independent unlike other races, they only care about themselves, there are also rank between them, and the highest ranking Cryptids were the strongest. My speculation is that, they can at least fight a True Dragon Race! Plus if the dragon Ivaraj, were released from its seal then all of the Cryptids were going to bow their heads in front of their King and obey his will. That will spell 'DOOM' in humanity, not just humanity but also all of the living creatures in this world or rather universe can be erased if all of those Cryptids were to attack this place.

Kumara was also a cryptids and a higher-rank at that. And right now, she evolved into the highest rank of the Cryptids! Which is as strong as a True Dragon! That's too much you know? I can't believe that a little fox before were going to be as strong as a True Dragon! Also Kumara is now creating her own dependents and they created a new corps in Tempest, and they are called: The Mythical Beast Corps! Right now the strongest corps were all under my command not Benimaru. All of the military were under Benimaru, but the Black Corps, Demon-Insect Corps, and The Mythical Beast Corps were all under me. And they are the strongest here in Tempest! They are my secret weapons! Seeing them makes me proud and also quite confident, since I think we can beat our enemies using these corps!

―After some time, I heard some knockings from the door

[Come in] I said

***

The door opens and Shuna came in

[Rimuru-sama, Zegion-sama wants to talk with you]

[Alright, let him in!]

I wonder what he wants to talk with me? Zegion was a silent guy and he rarely speaks so I can't really read what he's thinking

Shuna exited the room, then Zegion came in. He bowed to me as he enter and said:

[Thank you for allowing me to talk with you, Rimuru-sama]

[Don't mind it, so why did you want to talk with me?]

Hmmm, is it just me or Zegion seems different this time? It's not his physical appearance but rather his aura. It seems like he became much stronger and anyone who feels his aura will feel intimidated. Well let's talk about that later!

[Yes! Actually...]

Then Zegion told me the story about his brethren's who are locked up in the underworld. I've never thought that Razul was the leader instead of Zegion who is the Worm-Prince or Apito who's the Worm-Queen!

And the reason why Zegion comes here is:

[Please Rimuru-sama! I beg you to help me save my brethren locked up there! Please!]

Zegion beg and kneel down to me

Oops I didn't expect that, hmmm what should I do?

[Isn't it dangerous?]

[...Y-Yes]

He seems reluctant to admit that it is really dangerous, but that also means that he really wants to save his brethren.

[Alright, first tell me how strong the other side is and I'll think about it later]

[Yes! Thank you very much Rimuru-sama!]

He bowed then sits on the wooden chair

[Then start by telling how strong the Worm-King is]

[Yes, I didn't really know how strong the worm-king really is but, all I know is that he can at least beat a True Dragon without giving his best...]

Zegion continues to explain, and I was quite shock! He said that when Zegion sees some of the power of the Worm-King, he is at least as strong as Velgrynd, and that is only at least 30% of his real power, but this is not accurate this is all just a speculation of Zegion.

That's not all! All of his commanders are also super strong! All of them are at least as strong as Razul or much stronger than them! That's too much! Well if I'm gonna think about it, my subordinates are also strong, not just strong but super strong! Some of them are even stronger than the True Dragon race! Well let's talk about it later!

[So... it's really dangerous]

When I said that, Zegion's face turns dark

[But I'll think about it! I'll first tell this to Benimaru then I'll call you for my answer!]

[Y-Yes Rimuru-sama! Thank you for understanding me!]

Zegion then left the place

I then started a [Thought Communication] to Benimaru

'Benimaru can come here?'

'Yes! I'll come then now!'

'Thank you'

And so my decision is yet to come