Rimuru x Rebuild World

Chapter 9 Getting Acquainted.

The next morning Sheryl came to see Rimuru and asked if he had time tonight to introduce him to other members. And if he knew about the corpse outside the base.

Rimuru: "Hmm? It's not that rare in the slum to wake up surrounded by a corpse, right?"

Sheryl: "Ah, it's just that there are so many of them that I thought it was rather dangerous around the area."

Rimuru: "I see, Then I'll see you tonight if I have time."

Sheryl: "Yes, please be careful."

'He's a hard nut to crack, what should I do to open his heart to me? Well, I guess I'll move on to my next job.'

Rimuru POV

I'm already outside of Shizuka's shop when I heard someone inside, maybe a customer.

Shizuka: "... I've heard about that story before, it's about the mysterious person who saved you right? After all, this is the fifth time you're telling me that story.

Sara: "Is that so?"

As I opened the door, I saw Shizuka-san with two busty chi—I mean! The girls that I met at the ruins... Do they know each other?

{Be careful, master}

I know, Shizuka has a sharp intuition. I'm good at poker faces, don't worry.

Shizuka: "Oh my, welcome, Rimuru."

Rimuru: "Good afternoon Shizuka-san. I hope I didn't come at a bad time, I'm here to buy a new gun that you recommended for me for the armour-piercing bullet."

Shizuka: "Oh no, we were only just talking. Anyway, the CWH anti-materiel rifle, and the special ammo for this one too?"

Rimuru: "Yes and the usuals too please."

Shizuka: "Okay, anyway let me introduce you to them. Girls, this is Rimuru he just started as a Hunter, as his senior can you give him some pointers as Senior Hunter?"

Elena: "I'm Elena and this is Sara."

Sara: "Well, we at least want to say that we're veteran hunters, but... we just had a brush with death not too long ago."

Elena: "So you need to be careful out there."

Sara: "But no matter how much you try to be careful. You might still die when things get dangerous. That's the occupational hazard as a Hunter after all..."

Rimuru: "Don't worry, I'll be careful. Thanks."

Elena looked somehow satisfied with how honest Rimuru was and replied with a nod. She then turned to Shizuka and spoke in a tone as if she was teasing Shizuka.

Elena: "Well, it seems you have a customer so we'll head back."

Shizuka: "Well, if you're going to say that, then you should listen to all her stories instead of me. There's a limit to how much special service I can give to frequent customers."

Shizuka replied with a joke that was mixed with a complaint to which Elena returned with a joke too.

Elena: "Maybe she won't have much fun talking with someone who was there too. And also, I'm always listening to her story, you know? Not to mention that we also contribute to your shops' sales, so can you just listen to her story in my place from time to time."

Sara: "Oh my, in that case then, I'll have you listen to my story when we get back."

Elena returned with another joke while making a scared face.

Elena: "Sure. Let's talk about it so you won't ever try doing that again."

Sara: "Shizuka. See you later."