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

CH-39 Shopping Spree

Rimuru's POV

I have finally arrived in Ingrassia. They sure are treating me like royalty. I am currently staying in the most fanciest hotel. I brought Shuna, Testarossa and Benimaru with me. Testarossa was receiving reports from Moss and his subordinates in the shadows. I had left Diablo back in Tempest along with Shion to keep everything alright. But, the main reason was that I know that something has been planned for this meeting. If they disrespect me, then I am sure Diablo will kill all of them. Even if i tell him not to, they will be traumatized just by his aura. Testarossa, on the other hand, should keep her aura in check. I also told her not to do anything, in case they do something rude.

Also, Ranga is not in my shadow. He is with Gobta and is being torme*ahem* trained by Milim. It seems that Gobta and Ranga have become good friends, so that's a good thing. Benimaru is off having a date with Albis. Momiji is with Hakurou in the land of Tengu. Geld is helping rebuilding Eurazania that Milim had destroyed. Gabiru is with Middray in the city of Forgotten Dragon.

We are currently shopping for clothes on request of Shuna. The clothes are high quality, but lack any defensive capabilities.

"You guys, choose anything you want. I will cover the costs."
"Really?"
"Yep. You all have helped me a lot. I also don't give you a salary, so I may as well be generous this time."

It's not like I don't want to give them salaries, they just denied it, saying that they already had food and clothing and couldn't ask for more. The demons were like, well, demons. They said that serving me was all they wanted and working for me was already a reward.

Benimaru decided to buy a tailored jacket, shirts and skinny jeans. It looks good on him.
Shuna mean-Whoa. Cute. Too cute. I bring my hand to my nose to check if I have nosebleed. Thank God. I dont. Shuna is in a fluffy white gaucho skirt and ice-blue knit vest. She looks really good in it.
Meanwhile, Testarossa picks a red colored dress. It was a one piece and she looked stunning. If Shuna looked cute and innocent, she looked bewitching.

"You all look good. If you want anything else, don't hesitate to ask." I say.
They look around a bit more, but at the end decide to buy what they wore first. I decided to buy a few more clothes which would serve as a model on how to design clothes in Tempest. I then brought a few clothes for myself. I wasn't that informed in the styles of my world, leave alone in this world, so I asked the store clerk for guidance. I mean, most boys should understand me, right? Anyway, style and good clothes wouldn't help in a battlefield, but good armor would. That is why I can distinguish between armors quite easily, but clothes are outside my area of expertise.

After leaving the store, Shuna was clutching the clothes and hugging her. Cute!! Meanwhile both Benimaru were quite happy, but were trying not to show it. Well, I have known them for quite a while, so I know them quite well.

We then continued towards what previously was Yoshida's store. Nowadays, as Yoshida had moved to Tempest, this store was run by one of his trainee. Once we entered we ordered and sat down. I cast a sound barrier. By the way, we were suppliers, so we got a major discount while buying the sweets. I was waiting here as I had to meet Hinata here.

I sit down and my subordinates sit as well.

"So, Testarossa, did you recieve any report from Moss?"
"Yes Rimuru-sama. I believe it will be better to hear it directly from him."
As soon as she said that, Moss teleported beside me and bowed. I cast a illusion barrier so that no one sees anything unusual.

"So Moss? Did you find anything about Meùse?"
"About that, I interrogated all of the merchants and most of them were connected to Meùse in one way or another."
"I see. So nothing will come out of investigating them. What about Meùse?"
I could see Moss visibly twitch.
"He is dead, my lord."
"Dead?"
"Hai."
Hearing this Testarossa gave out a sadistic smile.

But dead huh?
<There is a probability that the Rossos had found out about Moss investigating and decided to kill Meùse.>
>To remove evidence, huh?<
<Hai.>

"How was he killed?"
"About that, he was killed by a long distance weapon. It fired a metal pellet which killed him."
"A gun?"
"That is its name in the Eastern Empire."
"I see. That confirms it then. Good job Moss." I say, hoping Testa won't go too hard on Moss.
"Hai."

"What is a gun Rimuru-sama?" Benimaru asked and Shuna looked curious as well.

Hinata sneaks up behind me but I sense no hostile intent.
"I heard you talking about a gun."
I turn to her and ask," Was I supposed to act surprised ?"
"That was what I had expected you to be."
"I see."
"Woah. Hinata! When did you come here?" I say in a completely sarcastic way.

"Stop making fun of me. Geez." She pouted. She might act cold and all but she looks cute now.

"Anyway, I am sure Yuuki has a handgun." Hinata told me.
"I guess some otherworlders might have been summoned with them."

We then talk a bit and eat. I then order a coffee, not too bitter.

"I would have called you mature if you took it black, but aren't you literally drinking liquid chocolate."
"So what? It fits the atmosphere."
"No, between your outfit and what you are drinking, there is literally no maturity to be seen."
"Oh shut up. I know that. These clothes are comfy on the very least."
"Well, it is a fact that you look cute."
"Why thank you, I will take it as a compliment."
'It was actually a compliment and not a sarcastic comment.' Hinata thought unbeknownst to Rimuru.

"Do you think it was a sniper that killed Meùse?" I ask Hinata.
"Changing the topic, eh? Anyway, I am not that informed about guns but a handgun doesn't have a range more than 50 meters, right? A hundred at most."

I send a thought communication to Benimaru and Shuna explaining the basic weaponry.

"I see. Quite an interesting weapon." Benimaru commented.
"Yes, though it has no effect on us due to our hard skins as monster, humans on the other hand will die easily. Moss could you replicate any guns that you have seen?"
"About that, I am sure Testarossa-sama had obtained a gun when she had acquired a body before along with a few other weapons."
"I see. Can you show it to me Testa?" I ask her.
"Of course, Rimuru-sama." She says and teleports away and comes back with an AR in her hands.
"This is it Rimuru-sama."
"That's quite heavy I assume. An Assault Rifle?"
"An M4 to be exact. Quite an old model though. Seems to be on the model of 1980's. Quite old."
"I see. You seem to have quite a lot of information on this."
"Guns, bombs, planes, tanks, even nukes. I have quite a lot of information on them."
"A gun freak, is that what you were?"
"Huh? Obviously not. I was a soldier. Of course I know about these."
"I see."
"Either way, we have to be careful for tomorrow's meeting." I say.
"Why is that Rimuru-sama? It will sting us at most."
"The problem is, it could be used to assassinate a dignitary and all the blame would be on me."
"I see."

"So Hinata, why are they calling me here? Apart from the normal interview and such, there must be something else they planned."
"Ah. About that. Prince Elrick did say about testing you."
"Testing me? It seems interesting. I will look forward to it." I say as I get up. Testarossa, Shuna and Benimaru follow.

"Don't go too overboard. By the way, do you know about the movementof the Empire?" She says with a sigh and asks.
"They are currently trying to do a military maneuver. But if they really want to invade, then it is either through my territory or Dwargon."
"Yes. If you need help, I could help you."
"Is that so? Then can you look into Dwargon for me?" I ask her.
"So we both thought the same huh? Very well. You act so careless, but I cant let my guard down against you huh."
Not only us two, but Raphael as well.
"Anyway, Shizue has gotten a lot stronger now that she has a fire spirit working with her. You should come by some day and spar with her."
"Really? Then I will do that."

With that I leave the cafe.

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