That time I got reincarnated as a slime,no, a DRAGON?

CH-15 Surprise,Shock or Sorrow

Rimuru's POV

We have finally obtained the location of the labyrinth of the Spirit Queen. After discussing with Yuuki, I decided to take the 5 on a vacation to Ulgrassia.

A day before departure.....

I am heading towards quite a famous restaurant in Ingrassia. The reason being that Valora had called me here. When I entered I asked where Valora was and then guided to her.
"It has been a while, Rimuru-sama. "
"Yes. Nearly 3 months. Right?"
"Hai."
"So why did you call me here?"
"Actually. It is regarding Hinata."
" I asked you to keep an eye on her. What happened? "
"Actually, recently she was just visited by a merchant from the east. After their meeting, Hinata actively started collecting information on anyone who looked like you."
" Like me? Hmm.... Valora. Keep an eye out on this merchant and if possible, find out who he is working for."
"Understood. "
After that we had small talks over dinner and went on our way.

The next day...

I teleported all my students to Ulgrassia, right in front of the maze. I had already scouted the area once, so I decided to teleport right in front of it. The five were in awe and looked around. After they calmed down, we finally entered the labyrinth. It was one straight line. We all kept walking and walking and as we were walking I suddenly felt a deviation in space. I looked towards the deviation and analyzed it. I sensed a presence there. Just as I sensed it I heard a creepy sound.

"Kukukuku. Intruders. For what reason have you come here?"
"I want to meet the Spirit Queen. "
"Is that so? Then you must defeat my Elemental Collosus. Only then can you meet her."
Just as she said that, a mecha golem appeared in front of me. It looked like one of the old model of 'Battle Suits' used in my previous life.
"Ranga, protect them. I will deal with it."
"Understood."
I moved towards the collosus and started analyzing it. It has a centre core which powers the entire thing. It uses wind magic to move and earth magic to move its joints. It moved towards me and punches me. I quickly dodged, and asked," Is it okay if I destroy this?" I don't want to antagonize her as I need whoever's this person to meet Ramiris, the spirit Queen.

I moved towards the golem and quickly jab right at its centre and pierce through its core. As the core was destroyed, it stopped moving.
"So are you satisfied now?"
"What? How? How? My masterpiece."
" Hey will you help us now or not? First why don't you come out?"
I created a black flame in my hands and looked towards where a space distortion was.
"Hai. I am here. Ramiris at your sevice."
"Good."
But something caught my attention. Ramiris? Isn't she the spirit Queen? Maybe I am just hearing thing.
Many lesser spirits started coming and the children started playing with it.

"What was your name again?"
"Ramiris"
"Ramiris, the spirit Queen? "
"Yep that's me."
I look at her flabbergasted. I then catch her with my fingers.
"Take me to the spirit Queen. Treyni told me that Ramiris was a full grown adult and not a pixie. Also she said that she was full of DIGNITY. Where the hell is there any dignity in you? Don't mess with me."

After I vented at her for atleast 5 minutes straight she started crying as if she was deeply wounded. After that she explained how she had taken in Milim's rampaging energy 2000 years ago causing her to reincarnate every 1000 years. After that I told her about the children. She decided to help the children. In return, I would provide her a new golem. She then took us to the deepest part of the labyrinth. She told us to go and pray near the spirit stone. To set an example, I went first. As expected, it was Val who responded.

"I am glad to see you again, my lord."
"Me too."
"What are you doing at my house? Get out."
Val then proceeds to enter my body. Then he peaks out and says,"By the way my name is now Val."
"You named him?"
"Don't sweat the small stuff."
After that one by one, the five went on to pray. I also went along with them.
Gale summoned a lot of inferior eart spirits, which I fused with 《Degenerate》to make a greater Earth spirit. After that I mad it inhabit Gale.