{Under Rewrite} The Goddess and The Demon King [Book 1]: The Goddess's Journey

Chapter 8: Kijin, Lizardmen, And Orcs, Oh My!

"It's time to switch, Shion."

"No, Lady Shuna, I will take care of Lady Rimuru!" Two unknown voices called out. I knew I must've gone overboard again when naming the ogres, but I didn't think it would take all my magicules since it was only six people. My eyelids start flickering open as my eyes adjust to the light as I wake up. The first thing I notice is that my head is resting on someone's lap, however, I don't know who it is. Both of them seemed to have noticed that I've woken up. "Good morning, Lady Rimuru!"

"Apologies for not remembering, but who are both of you?" I inquired.

"Are you awake now, Lady Rimuru?" A somewhat familiar voice called out. I look up and see three people with horns kneeling in front of me as I sit up.

"You are the leader of the ogres, correct?" I inquire.

He nods. "I am now a kijin and I use the name of 'Benimaru', as you so dubbed me." He has changed quite a lot as I examine him, his magic power has increased to stunning levels compared to what it was before.

"I am 'Shuna', Lady Rimuru. I'm so glad you are awake again." Shuna has changed quite a bit as well. Her horns have doubled in length and her magic power somewhat increased as well.

"And I am 'Shion'. I am very happy with the name you gave me, Lady Rimuru." In terms of physical difference, the shape of her face was mostly changed, along with her horn becoming thinner. Her magic power is nearly at Benimaru's as well.

"Then, the one who was able to chop my arm back off," I began as I looked at the elder Kijin, "Your name is Hakurou, correct?"

He chuckles. "Hoh hoh! Please, don't tease me. I was most shocked that you were able to block my sword with one hand and even regenerate your arm as well. I must say, you seem quite adept in swordsmanship, I would love to train you."

I shake my head. "The blade I used was only made a few hours before, using my magicules. If we went any longer, that sword would've snapped in two, I'm surprised it didn't when I parried Benimaru's sword."

"The kijin is a rare higher-order species that is born from among the ogres on very rare occasions. For six kijin to come into being at once is, historically, unheard of." I look over to the blue-haired kijin.

"Your name is Soei, correct?"

He nods. "Yes, I wish to express my joy at your recovery, Lady Rimuru."

{When naming a higher monster, an equivalent level of magicules is expended.}

I see, I had a feeling it was something like that... I then realized that one was missing. "Wait, we're missing one. Where's Kurobe?"

"Ah, yes." Benimaru looked behind him at the open door. "He's been in Kaijin's workshop. And here he comes now."

Kurobe entered and went over to me. "I'm so glad yer up and runnin' again. Ya recognize me? I'm 'Kurobe'." Out of the six of them, he's the only one that looks somewhat human, remove his small horns and he could easily pass as a human. As I look at the six of them, I notice that since they have gotten smaller because of their evolution, their clothing isn't the right size anymore.

I begin to stand up. "It seems like your clothes don't fit anymore. So why don't we go get some new ones, shall we?'

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Third POV:

Meanwhile...

In a deeper part of the forest, there resides the wetlands. And in that swamp is the settlement of the lizardmen. Over the past few days, the chieftain sent lizardmen to scout out the recent anomaly that has been spreading around the forest. And today will be the start of a beginning that will shake the entire world for millennia.