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

CH-58

Meanwhile...
3rd person POV

Diablo's mind was in a turmoil. He couldn't decide whether to act haughty and go back after killing Raine, or tell Guy and Raine that he knew they were here. Razul was no easy opponent. But since Rimuru had told him to annoy Guy, he decided to stay there. Diablo after all was a firm believer of Rimuruism, believing that whatever Rimuru said was the law.

"You can come out now. No need to hide."

As he said that, both Guy and Raine appeared.

"Long time no see, Noir. I wonder why you evolved now? You are not like those three, after all." Guy said, looking all calm and composed. But on the inside, he was baffled. He didn't know whether Diablo evolving was a good thing or not.

As an old rival, he was happy, yet as the mediator of the world, he was confused. He didn't know how to deal with Diablo. He had always been an oddball. If that wasn't enough, a single demon lord now had two primordials serving him. The balance of the world he had created was breaking.

"Hmph. I have my own reasons. But the most important was Rimuru-sama. He is the only person worthy of being my master."
"I see. So you already know about, Jaune, I presume."
"Carrera? Yes I do. I even know about Testarossa and Ultima."
"Testarossa and Ultima? Don't tell me."
"Yep. They are the Blanc and Violet."
"There were rumors about Blanc serving him, but even Violet? My head. And they are named."
"Well, I heard he managed to join the Western Council."
"Of course. Such a thing is very easy for my master."
"Of course. So I sent Mizeri over there to create some chaos."

Hearing this, Diablo just smirked.

"Did you think Rimuru-sama had not foreseen that. He already knew you might do such a thing so he Testarossa there."
"Is that so? Let's see what happens then."

Meanwhile, in the Council Room,
Ingrassia

Testarossa's POV

"The demons are coming south?"
"What is the Count of Sidre Border doing?"

The entire council is in chaos. Rimuru-sama did tell me to be aware of the movement of demons under Red. To think it was true. As expected of Rimuru-sama.

But how do these humans think they will survive? As a council, every decision will be first voted, then acted upon by each kingdom on its own. I wonder why Rimuru-sama doesn't just control this entire place directly. Well, Rimuru-sama did give me this duty, so I will complete it to perfection.

"Everyone silence. Now is not the time to argue. We have the representative of Demon Lord Rimuru-sama here, Testarossa-dono. She has been entrusted to be Rimuru-sama's proxy, so she is surely worthy of leading the coalition army."

As soon as the speaker said that, everyone started analyzing me. Atleast what these humans could.

"Um- I know this might be rude Testarossa-dono, but can you really lead an army?"
"Of course. No need to worry. Also, Moss. Give the report."

I had learnt a lot about warfare strategies with Blanche. Humans focus more on numbers rather than strength as they are so weak.

"Hai. Reliable reinforcements have reached the northern defense. The Dragon ships have reached the place under the Elf's order."
"Everything you heard is the truth, Speaker-dono. Also, Moss. It is extremely rude to call His Majesty Rimuru-sama's ally an 'elf'." I say glaring at him. He hasn't grown at all. Looks like I will have to educate him again. But he is lucky. Doing so here might traumatize the councillors so I will leave him for now.

"My utmost ap-"
"Don't ever do it again. Make sure to address her as Her Majesty Elmesia."
"Hai."

"Our country supports Testarossa-dono."
"How could you say that? If the report is false then it would be too late."

Looks like the entire council is divided into two about what to do. But I don't care about that. I look around the council. I am sure that someone in the council is connected to the demons. There is no way that they would know the perfect time and place to strike. Red didn't care about getting information regarding humans earlier. And I am sure he doesn't now. But to think humans are creating their own downfall. How idiotic.

"I get it. It was you, wasn't it, Johann Rostia."
"Huh? What did I do?"

As I said that, all the other councillors quieted down, trying to understand what happened.

"As I guessed. Monsters cannot be trusted. Guards. Guards. Come here at once."

"Are you done? Then why don't you tell me who you were talking to with via 《Magic Communication》"
"Huh? What-what do you mean?"
"Just to whom did you give the order to disrupt the magical barrier of Ingrassia."

"What?"
"Is that true?"
"No way."
"Why would you do so?"

Looks like the councillors are all in chaos, again. Meanwhile, Johann seems to have calmed down.

"Girard-dono, the barrier is destroyed. Please summon that lord."

As soon as he said that, Girard came out. If I remember correctly, he was the leader of Apostles of Verte.

"Thank you, Johann-dono. As of this moment, our contract is complete."
"No need to thank me. Our interests just aligned. Now, do your job thoroughly and turn this place into a living hell." He said laughing maniacally.

"Ayn. It's time."

As soon as Girard said, she started summoning. A demon summoning? So it is either going to be Mizeri or Raine.
Well, it has been a long time since I have met either of them, so I will let her complete her chanting.

As expected, Mizeri walked in through the portal. Meanwhile, it looks like Johann was willing to sacrifice himself. What for? I don't know. I never understood how these idiots think. I am pretty sure Granbell wanted to protect humanity, yet here they are trying to destroy the peace they have developed. If only they pledged their loyalty to Rimuru-sama.

"It's over. Now our last wish will be accomplished, Granbell-sama." Johann shouted.

Meanwhile, it looks like Ayn just managed to stay alive. To survive after summoning a primordial like Mizeri. She sure is interesting.

Mizeri looks around the room until her eyes finally land on me. Her eyes went wide. Looks like she just realized that I was here. *Sigh*. I had told her even before she went to fight Guy that she should use 《Magic Sense》 but looks like she has yet to learn.

"It has been a while, hasn't it Mizeri?"
"Blanc? What are you doing here?"
"Call me Testarossa. It is the name Rimuru-sama gave to me, after all."
"You have a name!!?!! Not only a body but a name as well?"
"So? Wanna fight? It has been a long time since we last had a talk."

Looks like Mizeri is weighing the pros and cons of fighting me. I would have attacked her already, but then it would be difficult to protect everyone here like Rimuru-sama ordered. So I wanted to pressurize Mizeri to leave. Moss came and stood behind me. Looks like he understood what I wanted.

"Huh? Who do you think you are? Talking to the great diety like that. Soon you will be nothing but ash." Johann spoke. Looks like he was angered because I was talking to Mizeri so casually.

Meanwhile, it looks like Girard is catching onto the oddness of the situation. He started shivering as soon as he heard my old name, Blanc. I guess he knew who I was.

"No. My task was just to cause chaos. I have already accomplished that. I will not throw away my life without Guy-sama's permission. Then, I will take my leave."
"Oh. Is that so? Too bad. Here I was, looking forward to fight you."

As I said that, Mizeri teleported away.

"No way. Our Diety."
"Wh-who is she?"

Looks like the Inquisitors had entered the room earlier.

"Inquisitors, seize Johann and the Apostles of Verte."
"H-hai."

They took prompt action. This should help to play out in my favor. With this, the council should be effectively be under my control.

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