COTE x Reincarnated As A Slime (On Hold)

Chapter 34

Rimuru POV

It has been several days since Deeno's arrival.

As soon as break time was over, Vesta and the others returned to work.

"Looks like this place is beyond my field of expertise, but it's still very fun. I'll go finish my work now. Let's go, Vesta."

"Understood, Deeno-sama."

And somewhere along the line, Deeno put emphasis on the word "work" as he left with Vesta.

This guy had clearly never done anything productive until he came here. He was a waste of space before, but since he'd been working hard, I would overlook his past behavior.

Speaking of which, I needed to work on my own stuff as well—

"Hold on, Rimuru. I have something to ask of you. Ramiris, it's time to fulfill your part of the bargain!"

I guessed that he was going to trouble me with something, so I was trying to run away. It appeared Veldora had been waiting for the moment right after break time ended.

"...And what is it that you need me for?"

Truthfully, I really didn't wanna do it, but I still begrudgingly replied, nonetheless.

"Umm, the thing is—"

"Mentor said he wanted an assistant. It will be a good thing if we have more people to help, that's why I also...well, have a favor to ask..."

Uhh, my ominous feeling came true! More hassle was headed my way...

"No no no, everyone is very busy. They don't have time to hang out with you—"

"Wait a second! Rimuru, you got it all wrong. I have been helping Ramiris and guarding the labyrinth, all very important tasks. If I can have an assistant at my side and praise me from time to time, then it will have quite the therapeutic effect. That way, I won't be exhausted quickly," Veldora passionately argued.

Ramiris displayed her support with vigorous nods. However, since I already heard every bit of their conversation just moments ago, I could only think "You really do stick to your end of the bargain." But, since no one available came to mind, I would have to end that train of thought.

"No. Unfortunately—"

"Hold on, hold on, hold on—!"

I was interrupted yet again. Veldora apparently did not want to back off. He was adamantly standing his ground.

"To be honest, when I was staying inside your 'Stomach,' I met someone whom I can call a friend. I hope that you can give him a body just like the ones you are preparing here," Veldora suddenly revealed.

I was clueless. What kind of friend are you talking about here?

[Answer. The individual is deduced to be the greater spirit 'Ifrit.']

Huh? How did Veldora befriend Ifrit?

[Answer. Individual 'Veldora' intervened at the time to move Ifrit to the same isolated position during Master's 'Predation.']

I see, it is exactly what Raphael-san described.

When I consumed Ifrit from Shizu-san, he was moved to the space in my 'Stomach' where Veldora had been isolated. This, however, did not affect us from taking Ifrit's data. That's why Raphael-sensei, or 'Great Sage' at the time, did not resist the change and allowed it without notifying me. Since it wasn't an inconvenience, I only discovered this fact just now. That is to say, unbeknownst to me, Veldora befriended Ifrit.