Rimuru x Rebuild World

Chapter 19 Real Ability, Wanting to know more.

The hole was big enough for multiple people to pass through at the same time.

Rimuru: "This is number 27. I found a hole that is not on the map. It might be where the scorpions that attacked defence point #15 came from."

'Is this the reason why Rimuru suddenly changed his course earlier? But how did he notice there's a hole here?' Reina thought.

[... This is the HQ, we've confirmed the location of the hole as well. The area past that hole is still undiscovered.]

Rimuru: "So, there are more nests down there?"

[Yes. At the moment we have already taken out 17 nests. I'm sure there are still other nests out there. And it's not an exaggeration to say that the whole underground city itself is their nest.]

Rimuru: "Oh fuck. Well, I already found the hole. What am I gonna do next?"

[Then set up another defence point there. You should stand by there and wait for the reinforcement. Until then, hold back all the monsters coming from that hole.]

Rimuru: "Alright. Ah, also there are 2 girls here with me. See the defence point 14 who are not present there and reconfirm it if you want it clear."

[Number 18 already informed us after they left defence point #14.]

After that call, Rimuru sits down facing the big hole while humming. The 2 girls only look at Rimuru in awe at his composure despite being in danger.

Shiori looked at her actions earlier and decided to be more careful around Rimuru or else...

'The master indeed asked me to look after Milady, I only thought that as me being a bodyguard but...'

Meanwhile, Reina was silent the entire time. Rimuru's words keep resonating in her mind.

'... It's a given no one would want to hire someone who tends to pick a fight even if it's for free.'

Shiori: "Milady, I believe that it's better if you don't let it bother you too much. Moreover, it's my fault."

Reina: "... Now that I think about it. Shiori, I'm sorry for giving you trouble all the time. And thank you very much for helping me. I'm sure I'll be giving you more trouble in the future. So, is it okay if I keep relying on you?"

Shiori: "O-Of course!! Just leave it to me!!"

Despite the bright mood given out by the two, Rimuru suddenly grabs his gun and points it at the hole.

The two who noticed this quickly put their guards up and came closer to him.

Reina: "Did your sensor pick something over there?"

Rimuru: "I'll take care of this side. So, both of you take care of the hallway."

Shiori: "Shooting flare. Milady please check the sensor."

Shiori shot a few flares with the same interval between each shot into the hole. The flare shone brightly, but there was no sign of monsters at all.

Shiori: "... Rimuru-sama, you might have mistaken something."

Rimuru didn't answer, this raises their suspicion of Rimuru but the furthest flare in the hole started to dissipate.

Rimuru: "I trust my instinct and intuition more than anything else."

{Master, here they come. 130 and counting.}

Monitor those girls and inform me if there's a problem.

{Roger that.}

Reina and Shiori quickly go to their positions and get themselves ready to fight.