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

CH-32 Tempest Festival Day 6(Part 1)

Rimuru's POV

Me and Testarossa have been busy throughout the night. The entire room is a mess. Papers have flown everywhere in the room. We are busy discussing how to deal with the merchants. I am thinking of joining the Western Council, so this could be an important impression of us on them. Right now, of all the demon lords,the most dangerous one to my country is Ruminas. Demon lords like Milim and Guy can attack me head on but the truce between us demon lords prevents that. But Ruminas can still attack my country with the help of humans

So, by becoming an important part of the Western Council and making an economical block here in the Jura, I can take some of Ruminas's power over the humans. I look outside the window. The Sun was just about to rise above the horizon. I get up to open the window.

"Rimuru-sama?" Testarossa asks but I pay her no heed

I open the window and a cool refreshing wind hits me on the face.
"The rising Sun looks beautiful, doesn't it?"
"......Ahh! Yes. Yes, it does."
"Hmmm? You look a bit sad. You need not lie you know. If you don't like something, it is alright to say so, you know. I won't be angry or anything you know."
"Well, someone close to me was killed at sunrise. Personally, I hate it. It always reminds of that day."
"I see. If you don't like it then-" I say and close the window and put on the curtain," let's do this. "
"Thank you Rimuru-sama."

After that we continued to discuss for about an hour before it was time for me to go to see the finals.

"Alright Testarossa, let's get ready for today's festival."
"Hai, Rimuru-sama."
Testarossa then left and she was replaced by Shuna.
"Rimuru-sama, I have brought your dress for today."
"I see."

Shuna helps me put on my dress. I had told her that she need not do that but she insisted on doing so. Today though, I am glad that she did. The dress had so many decorative pieces that needed to be attached separately that without Shuna I wouldn't have managed to put it on. While she was helping me, I asked," Has Jinrai chosen his armour?"
"Hai. Rimuru-sama. I made sure to attach a tracking device on it."
"Thanks. Even with Masayuki and those 2 with us, I am still skeptical. Especially about Kondo. He might just be as strong as me. Not only that, they also have Velgrynd and the Emperor himself. Their arsenal is really too vast."
"I see. If they decide to attack then the labyrinth will surely be greatly helpful. Is that why you asked Ramiris-sama to come here?"
"Well, there is that, but also, Ramiris is an ancient demon lord. Guy wouldn't just sit quietly if she is in danger."
"I see. Hai. It is done Rimuru-sama. You look as dashing as ever."
"Thanks Shuna." I say and leave. Shuna has her own stall to maintain so she didn't come with me. As soon as I was about to exit the castle I met Testarossa.

"Let's go."
"Hai, Rimuru-sama."

We then went to the arena. The people there were not that hyped for the finals. In truth, neither was I. Ranga is way stronger than Bovix. But that was not the reason that the crowd was not hyped. The real reason was that their 'hero' had just lost to a monster in one strike. And to put the nail in the coffin, Bovix wasn't even a executive. It seems like his skill had less effect due to my barrier. But if it still has that much effect, then I can only imagine how much its effects are when the barrier is not there. It seems like the match will start in a few minutes. I doubt it will be long. Soon after both Gobta and Bovix entered the arena.

"Ready, fight."
As soon as Souka said that, the battle began. Gobta wasted no time and summoned Ranga. Bovix tried to ignore Ranga and go straight for Gobta but was blocked. After that Ranga literally painted the floor with Bovix. The match barely lasted 5 minutes and the entire time Bovix was on the defense.

"Enough. The winner is Gobta."
Gobta was at heaven nine. If only he knew what hell was waiting for him tomorrow. Oh well. I will let him enjoy today atleast.

"That was a fun tournament. There were some quite intense battle and some....well not so much. Regardless, Gobta, you are crowned the victor of Tempest Battle Tournament. As such I have decided that I will reward you by making you the fourth Heavenly King under me. The other three being Diablo, Benimaru and Shion. I hope you will live up to the name Gobta. As such, I declare the tournament over. Let's get started right away with the labyrinth shall we?"

As soon as I said that, Souka took over and explained everything about the labyrinth. Somewhere between the explanation, Myourmiles had joined as well.
"Now I will say these again bit they are important, so please do not forget them.
Firstly, the revival bracelets do not work outside the labyrinth.
And secondly respect should be given to the ruler of the labyrinth at all times. Those who want to participate, please enter the arena."
Masyuki and his squad entered, Ellen's party also entered. Gaiye also entered solo.
"I was just caught off guard. There is no way I will lose to the demon lord, let alone his stupid lackeys." Gaiye said
"I agree with you." Another man said as he entered.
"That demon lord did make quite a show of this tournament but now I will tear off his facade. If there was not that much traffic on the road, I would have entered he tournament on time and won the whole thing." He said.
"Don't forget about me Basson." Another of his party member said. He was a magician in a black attire.
"Ah. Gomez. Of course. And even that hero. He wasn't much of a big deal. Losing to that monster. He didn't even have the conviction to kill the demon lord."

"Should I kill them, my lord."
"No. Dont do that Testarossa. They are just overconfident. Anyway, Ramiris summon the gate for the labyrinth." I told to Ramiris. She was here the whole time but was busy reading the manga.

"Right." She then used her magic to summon a large door which was the entrance to the labyrinth.
"Hahaha. Aren't I awesome Rimuru?"
"Hai hai. You are awesome." I say to make her quite down.

"This is the entrance to the labyrinth and these Dryads will act as your guide in the labyrinth. They will also display everything happening inside the dungeon through these screens." Myourmiles said as they entered the labyrinth.
"Hey, there is no way we can believe that we will revive. Why don't you prove it to us." Gaiye said.
"Very well" Myourmiles said. As soon as Myourmiles put on the ring, Gaiye charged straight at Myourmiles and cut off his arms. "Now it's time for the main part." He said. Myourmiles was writhing in pain. This bastard. Souka tried to stop him but before she could do anything, we saw Myourmiles smiling. Well, I guess, this will make the people trust us more. After all, this can't be a script. Gaiye stabs Myourmiles. After a few seconds his body disintegrates into light particles whic come together to create a figure at the gate of the labyrinth. The figure was none other than Myourmiles.
"Ta-da. I am alive and well. As you can see, my arm is also here, so there is nothing to worry. I hope you all will enjoy the labyrinth." The crow went 'Ooh' and 'miracle' so Myourmiles once again reminded them that this only worked inside the labyrinth and not outside it.

After that the Dryads introduced themselves. I had named quite a few more of them. Alpha was going with Gaiye, Beta with Basson and his party, Gamma with Ellen's party and Delta with Masayuki's party. Alpha and Beta were strongest of the four. After that they delved into the dungeon. The time duration was only 3 hours, so I doubt anyone will even reach the 20th floor. With Masayuki's luck and team they might just make it, but oh well.

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