That time I got reincarnated as a slime,no, a DRAGON?

CH-130

Rimuru's POV

I am currently in my room, checking a report that Testarossa gave me. It seems like the Western Nations are completely opposed to our notion, now that we didn't give them much importance by inviting them in the previous meeting.

Obviously, Nations such as Farmenas and Blumund knew their positions and power compared to some of the strongest nations and individuals in the world, and hence didn't show any discontent. But the other nations, who hadn't seen our powers first-hand didn't understand how grave our situation was.

What I am worried about is that they would do something stupid at the worst time. Well, I will do what I can when they decide to intervene. For now, let's prepare for the worst case scenario.

I got up and made my way towards the school that was set up. Though this used to be a small building, just to teach the basics, it has now grown and become an entire University of sorts, with a campus and all. As I walk through the corridor in the junior section, I see lots of children and teachers playing and learning. Some were silently sitting in the corner of the room, some were fighting, while some were crying because they were hurt. Quite a wide variety, I have to say.

While going through the corridor, observing the children, I finally reached my destination, Shizue's class. The main reason there wasn't an uproar because of my appearance is that I had used magic to disguise myself. I make sure to look around, so that no one notices me. I dispel my magic and slightly open the door and peek inside.

Shizue was there, teaching the former class S with the addition of Kumara.

"Sorry to disturb you Shizue, but can I talk to Chloe?" I ask.

"""Rimuru-sensei.""" The children screamed. Well, I hadn't really met them for a long time, so I guess I can spend some time.

"Alright. Chloe, go with Rimuru-san."
"Yay." Chloe sparked up in joy, whether because she gets to talk with me, or escape Shizue's class, I am not sure.

"No fair."
"Senseiiii." The kids complained.

"Alright alright. I will come and play with you after your classes end."
""Yay.""

"Let's go Chloe."
"Mhmm." Chloe nods and followed me.

I take Chloe to an empty room and we both sit down.

"So, what happened sensei?"
"Here. Keep this." I say as I give her a piece of paper.

"What's this? A love letter?"
"As if." I say as I chop her lightly on the head.

"It contains all the information I have gathered till now. If, we lose against Ivarage, I want you to back in time and give that to the past me. Preferably before the entire problems with the Empire. Being a part of the Octagram was definitely not the right choice in the king run. Joining with the Empire was definitely the better in hindsight, if I had all the infor-"

*Thud*

When did she? Has she become even quicker?

Before I had even realised it, Chloe had stood up, dashed at me, hugged me, and her momentum caused both of us to topple over.

"Wha!? Chloe? Hey?"

"*Sob**sob*"

"Chloe? Calm down."

"HOW CAN I? Why are you saying this?"
"BECAUSE it is the truth. There is no guarantee that we will win this time. If we do lose, it's better to serve you back in time so that you can change the outcome."

"Why? Why always me? I have done it so many times. I thought this would be the final time. Yet why?"

"Shh. Don't worry."

"WHY? TELL ME SENSEI."

"Because you are a hero."

As I say that, Chloe wipes her face and suits down properly to look at me.

"As a hero, it doesn't matter how many times you fail, at the end you will win. That's why you are a hero. A hero is always the one who, at the end of the story, is the victor. So, as a hero, it is your duty to make sure you win. After all, it doesn't matter how many times I die, till the time I am able to reach my goal, if not in this timeline, then in another one."

Chloe was trying her hardest to hold back her tears. I feel sad for entrusting such a burdensome task on her, but she is the only one who can do it.

"And, it isn't confirmed that I will lose. I am quite difficult to beat, you know?"
"Mhmm." Chloe nodded, showing a genuine smile.

"Let's go back now. The others are waiting."
"Hai." Chloe said as she wiped her tears. Even though she is older than me, she still acts like a child.

As we made our way back to the classroom, I made sure to disguise myself. After all, it would be quite an uproar of I was seen.

*Tap**tap**tap*

Quick footsteps came towards me and I noticed a teacher running quickly while being pre-occupied talking to another teacher, who was also running along side her.

They both saw me, but were unable to stop themselves. They tried to stop themselves, but only ended up falling. I quickly sidestepped to prevent getting caught up as well.

I quickly help them to get up.

"Sorry." The woman said and started to continue running. The man just followed behind him, continuing to talk at a fast pace.

"Do you know what has happened, Chloe?"
"No. But I am sure both of them were a part of the medical team."

"If they are a part of the medical team, then this might be a emergency. Let's go."

Both me and Chloe started chasing after the two. Of course, we could have caught them at an instant, but decided not to do so, and instead move at a lower pace.

Once we reached the destination, what I saw was shocking. A child, an ogre, was on the ground. A medical teacher was transfusing his mana into him. As soon as the women before arrived, she took his place.

"I am here. You quickly go and get someone who knows about magical items. We can find how it got in here later." The women said as she started transferring her mana. What was surprising was that the mana was being sucked away. If she stops giving her mana to the child, he will no doubt die. A monster dying, due to lack of magicules isn't unheard of. But the matter of fact is, regardless of how much magicules is given to him, his magicule reserves aren't recovering at all.

"Excuse me. May I help?" I say as I offer my assistance.

"Do you know how to deal with magic items?"
"I would say so."

"Great." She says as removes the cloth covering the child's wrist. There was a ring in his right wrist, which was sucking it the child's magicules. I see. This is the reason.

"We are unable to remove it. Everyone we try to do so, it just tightens, and starts sucking even more magicules."

"I see. Don't worry. Give me a moment. I'll deal with this." I say so and convert his hand with cloth. I then use Azatoth, and use illusion magic to prevent it from being seen.

Inside my stomach, Ciel takes it is with ease, and restores the boy to his normal condition.

"I have removed it. His condition should stabilize." I say as I show the bracelet.

"I see. Thank you. You have my gratitude."
"No need. I was just helping."

As a crowd began to gather, I quickly disappeared in it along with Chloe.

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I hope you guys like it. Also, my midterms are this month, so I won't be uploading anymore this month. I will try to write one chapter per week, but I am not too sure. I will get back on schedule from next month. I hope you all will understand.