Ch29: Walpurgis

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We step out into a grand, circular hall. There's not much about it to catch the eye save for the massive roundtable in the middle of the room and the chairs surrounding it. Speaking of chairs, it seems one of them is occupied...

Who's the chick? I don't recall Milim mentioning anyone like her before and what's with the power she has radiating off her like flames? Is she trying to show off?

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Who's the chick? I don't recall Milim mentioning anyone like her before and what's with the power she has radiating off her like flames? Is she trying to show off?

Milim: Guy...what's with-

Guy: Milim...try not to ruin my fun, will you?

Milim: Don't even think about it! He's all mine!

Testa tenses and looks ready to go on the offensive but just as she takes the first step, Diablo's hand flies up stopping her.

Diablo: If it isn't Rouge-, or was it Guy? You have gone by so many names it seems I've failed to remember...

Guy: Noir-

Testa: If I'd known this was going to be a reunion I'd have stayed-

Me: I take it you all know each other.

Testa: I-

Ramiris: RIMURU!!!! You made it!

Ramiris appears from the other side of the room and with her is Beretta. They don't get to greet me much before others arrive. I take note of each as I take my seat but find there's not much for me to be wary of besides the woman sitting opposite my chair...Guy.

Once everyone's here and seated, Rain goes about introducing everyone but when she reaches me Diablo cuts her off.

Diablo: Allow me to present to you the Great Lord Rimuru, Demon Lord of Tempest!

Everyone seems stunned by his outburst but my opposite number barely blinks. Still, I can see the anger bubbling up in her eyes. Guy...guy...why does this entire situation feel so wrong?

Raphael: [Answer - The individual known as Guy Crimson is currently hiding their true appearance behind the appearance of a woman.]

To what end? It's not like we know each other and she...he hasn't attempted to speak to me since I've arrived. Besides, it's not like he's attempting to hide his aura and everyone else knows who he is so...why?

Guy: Noir!

Diablo: I don't go by that name anymore so call me Diablo, Rouge.

The two enter a staring contest but are quickly interrupted by Testa who turns the entire room's attention toward her before handing it over to me.

Testa: Lord Rimuru?

Me: I've declared myself a Demon Lord, it's true.

Guy: Oh?

Clayman: This fiend attacked my-

Me: Stop being a baby about losing a few pawns or are you too scared to do anything more than wet your pants?

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