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The Good Slime - Before the Quest

- Rimuru Tempest's POV -

Reincarnation is a mysterious concept. It's the belief that when a person dies, their soul is reborn in a new body for a fresh life. This process happens repeatedly, allowing the soul to learn and develop with each life.

However, there's no concrete proof for this idea. First, nobody can prove they've been reincarnated, and not many people believe in it either.

Allow me to introduce myself. I am Mikami Satoru. After being stabbed in my previous world, I've been reborn in a fantasy realm as a slime endowed with exceptional cheat skills.

Events unfolded, leading me to encounter a dragon, face various monsters in combat, and unexpectedly establish a nation comprised entirely of these creatures.

Among these entities, the green-skinned beings are known as Goblins, the horned humanoids are referred to as Kijins or Oni, the humanoid pigs are named Orcs, there exist wolves as well, and finally, I, a slime, complete this diverse assembly.

Does this explanation make sense to you?

No?

Good.

After establishing my new country, an unexpected challenge arose – an invasion of flying sharks.

I know, it sounds bizarre, right?

But let me assure you, it's not an exaggeration.

The invaders were actually Charybdis, a colossal sea monster with a formidable exterior. Its body is covered in durable, overlapping scales, adorned with menacing, elongated features, including large eyes and a fearsome mouth. Dealing with this unique threat wasn't easy, and it took some effort before we managed to find a solution.

Though, this is after we defeated those monsters.

"What would I wanna be if I could be reborn?"

Amidst the festivities honoring the passing of the Sharknado, an intriguing query reached me from my subordinates, Benimaru and Gobta.

"Yep, that's today's hot topic-ssu!" Gobta, a goblin with a comical round head and a vibrant green countenance, cheerfully exclaimed.

"Well, what would Rimuru-sama want to be?" Beside him, Benimaru, the Kijin boasting fiery red hair and distinctive horns, inquired with a playful smile, clutching an alcoholic beverage in his hand.

So, like after being reincarnated...

"I, for one, would want to be a beautiful girl, then I'd get to admire every scrap of my body." (Gobta)

LOOK AT YOU, NOT EVEN AN OUNCE OF SHAME! —I was left utterly flabbergasted, rendered speechless by the audacity...

Then my friend, a demon lord with striking pink hair, chimed in, "I THINK BEING MYSELF IS GOOD ENOUGH-noda!" With a wide grin, she proclaimed.

(A/N: "-ssu" and "-noda" are verbal tics, similar to how Naruto frequently uses "-dattebayo")

I retorted with a deadpan tone, "Don't you think that's kinda boring, though?"

My straightforward comment seemed to bring her spirits down... Dark auras encircled her as she crouched in the corner.

Subsequently, we engaged in several conversations with the rest of the group. The elderly Kijin, Hakurou, shared his desire to be reincarnated as an eagle. When I responded dryly to Shion's query, urging her to suggest anything but "chef," she surprised me by expressing her wish to be a waitress.

However, it was the blue-haired Kijin, Souei, who provided an answer that caught me off guard. He declared, with an emotionless expression, "I want to be a woman." Astonishingly, even Benimaru, who stood alongside him, nodded in agreement.