Red Primordial Rimuru

12: The Hero and The Demon Lord

She's finally awake. I guess she got traumatized from being used as a trampoline, and the subsequent questioning. I thought she likes 'education'.

Guy: "So how's she doing?"

Misery: "She's mostly recovered, but still shaking from the experience."

Guy: "Don't you mean shaken?"

Misery: "... That as well."

Guy: "Ok, sounds good enough for me. Let's get back to the questioning!"

"NAAAAAAAAWWWW!!!!"

A loud scream echoes from the distance. It was far but can still be heard clearly.

Guy: "Hm? Who was that?"

Misery: "That was Velzard-sama."

Guy: "Hooh, didn't even recognize her either that shriek."

Misery: *sigh* "It's to be expected."

Rain: "Woah, did you hear that Misery?"

I watch as Rain enters the room with a plate of cookies. She takes a noisy bite and some crumbs fall on the pristine floor. She gives me Milim vibes.

Misery: "Yes, that was lady Velzard, but more importantly, stop insulting Guy-sama like that!"

Rain: "What? But he said it was fine, right Guy-sama?"

She stares at me with those puppy-dog eyes. It actually looks innocent because she's using magic to adjust her eyes a little. Is she really not an incarnation of Milim?

Guy: "Yeah, yeah, whatever. It's not that insulting anyways. Can you go bring Velzard out, Misery?"

Misery: "At once, Guy-sama."

She politely excuses herself and leaves the room.

Rain: "Wow. Misery's really going all out with her maid role."

Guy: "Yeah, but it's also fine for her to let loose sometimes, but I guess she's one of those incredibly conscientious people."

Rain: "Yep, that's Misery, real miserable."

Guy: "..... Anyways Rain you'll accompany me."

Rain: "Yes, of course Guy-sama! So where are we going?"

Guy: "We'll be going outside."

Rain: "Ara, another journey? With just me?"

Guy: "You'll see."

I walk to the castle doors and open them. I look off into the distance and I point to the group heading towards us.

Rain: "Who are they, Guy-sama?"

Guy: "You'll see."

It's a group of three. They're approaching us rather slowly. The one who is leading the trio is a young man with blonde hair and a simple black and gold outfit, the lady on the left had dark blue hair and a dark china dress with a golden pattern throughout. The one on the right had pink hair with a comfy light blue attire, fit for combat. I begin to open my mouth.

Rudra: "Oi you! I challenge you to a fight! When I win you better give me all your valuables!"

Guy: "Hooooh? Quite a presumptuous one, aren't you?"

Rudra: "Shut up! I'll best you, demon!"

Guy: "Do you even know who I am?"

Rudra: "I should be asking the same thing."

He rushes towards me, sword in hand and swings pathetically at me. It glows, and I dispel it with the wave of my hand, sending a shockwave that throws him on his back, stunning him.