[DROPPED] That time an elite reincarnated with a slime

Volume 1 Side Stories

Rimuru Tempest POV

Signing the last paper for the day, I leaned back into my seat with a satisfied sigh.

"Happy that your work is done?" Daerius gave me a cup of tea that I gratefully accepted. His monotone voice seemed to have an almost calming effect on me at this point in time.

"Yep! Now I can finally chill~" I sunk further into my seat, refusing to meet his amused gaze. Veldora was also in the office. He sat on the couch and was reading a bunch of the manga I had given him.

I wonder what will happen once he runs put of manga to read...

Oh well, not my problem~!

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"Rimuru-sama!" Shion, Shuna, Benimaru, and the others burst into the room with scary urgency.

"We seek your guidance! It's of great importance!" Souei popped out of a shadow. If even his riled up it must be serious.

I looked at Daerius, he sat on the window sill, his beautiful lavender eyes just stared at me, not giving any sense of urgency that the others were.

I looked back at them and calmed down, "Sure, what is it?"

"We need to know..." They pulled to separate items and my gaze went blank, "Which of these dresses would look the nicest on you!?"

... Seriously?

"I say the blue! It will complement your hair nicely!" Said Benimaru with a little too much enthusiasm. "I day the yellow! It will be a nice contrast with your lith body!" I looked at the dwarves, unsure of which one said, but repulsed all the same.

"Wait a minute!" Veldora's booming voice stopped all the commotion. Thank you, buddy!

"What about me!? Were are the outfits reserved for more!?"... I take back my thanks, traitor!

"They're this way." Treyni and her group lead Veldora to what I assume is a changing room.

"... Which one would you pick, my lord?" I looked to the side, not sure what to say. I mean, I'm a guy, I don't wanna give people the wrong idea... Even with my misleading appearance.

"Might I offer a suggestion?" We all turned to Daerius, as he looked as calm as ever. Yes! I knew I could count on you!

"Why not the yellow one? It would highlight Rimuru's eyes and give a nice contrast to his hair." Despite myself, I blushed.

Wh-wh-why would he say that!?

"See? His blushing, it must mean he likes my idea." No-no! You idiot!

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Daerius Tempest POV

Walking through the streets of my city... Heh, city. It's weird to think that I'm technically still a teen yet I'm a leader of a growing population.

"Waaaahhh! Why is it always me!? And why do you choose the embarrassing outfits!?" Rimuru ran through the streets in a... Bunny outfit?

... Huh? I didn't know that I liked that.

"Woah there, mister slime." I caught him in my arms when he bumped into me. His golden eyes looked into mine, his cheeks flushed pink.

[Dont slices have no blood? How is that possible?] I ignored Chranere's admittedly important question to admire his cute face.

"You know you're too old to be looking this cute right?" He looked like he was on the verge of crying due to embarrassment.

"Meanie! This isn't fair!"