TENSURA: When void froze {Love between slime x Dragon}

CHAPTER 3: Pleasant chat

Rimuru POV

" It would be my honor" I answered Velzards question and started walking back to the city

' Shuna, Haruna' I called for the two of my subordinates that I trust the most to prepare tea and maybe some snacks for lady Velzard and me

' Yes, Rimuru-sama' they answered in unison. Their voices were respectful which annoyed me a little. I am glad that they respect me, but if it stays this way then I will never have a friend in my very own town

' I am going back with a friend, can you please prepare us some tea and snacks. Oh, and can you make sure that nobody bothers us while we are there?'

' Understood, lord Rimuru' with this the thought communication was cut off

While we were walking I noticed that Velzard-san was looking around the forest with admiration

" Isn't the forest beautiful?" I asked while looking back at her. She looked at me with curious eyes, trying to read the intentions behind my words

A couple of more seconds passed with her looking at me puzzled until she brought her attention back to the forest

Her eyes wandered around, taking note of everything surrounding her. There were flowers in all colors you can imagine, besides the flowers, the vegetation was also impressive, there were tall, and short trees, exotic herbs, and grass that even though it was wild, looked neat and proper

The fauna of this part of the forest consisted of many harmless bugs, some occasional rabbit or deer, and what caught Velzard-sans attention the most, butterflies

" It sure is" She said with a subtle smile on her face. Maybe it was just my eyes playing tricks on me, but at that very moment the sunlight engrossed her face

Another couple of minutes passed in silence that wasn't necessarily unpleasant, it was more of the relaxing kind

" Ummm, how should I address you?" I asked since I didn't want to come out rude or insult her if I call her Velzard-san

" Velzard is fine" She said while not looking at me, her head was turned slightly to the side

' Why is she not looking at me, did I do something?'

《 Notice: Individual Velzard is currently blushing 》

' ? '

' What is Raphael even talking about'

" Ah I can't do that but... is Velzard-san okay?" I also started blushing at that moment

' Nooo! Calm down Rimuru, you can't let her see you like this'

" It's fine" her answer came with slight hesitation

' Maybe she doesn't like it after all'

《 master is an idiot》

' What was that?'

《 Nothing, it's just your imagination》

' If you say so'

I swear that she said something... but it's useless to argue with Raphael-sensei, I am never going to win

We spent the rest of the way back in silence, with occasional comments about this and that

On our way back I couldn't help but admire Velzards beauty. I mean seriously, it should be illegal to be THAT beautiful

It wasn't windy but her hair still swayed gently in the occasional breeze

There were times were our eyes would meet but she would just look away

' Gosh I am so creepy that she can't even look at me' I complained to nobody in particular

《...》

Soon we could see the town in front of us

" Ah Velzard-san, I am sorry but could we hide your identity from the citizens, I don't want to cause a panic or misunderstanding "

She looked down, muttering while her face was becoming blazing red " Mi-misunderstanding?"

It took me a second to realize what could my sentence mean, and after I did I went into a full-on apologizing mode

" Ah no I meant... ahhh I am sorry Velzard-san" I bowed to the ninety degrees while my voice was coming out way higher than I wanted it to

I was still in a bowing position with my eyes closed so I couldn't really tell what kind of face was she making

I just stayed like that for a while before she answered my question

" It's fine... I don't mind" the last part she said so quietly that I couldn't even hear it, it is only thanks to Raphael that I know what she said

' Is she so disgusted with the idea of dating me that her face becomes red with anger only from mentioning it?' I couldn't help but wonder depressively while we were entering the town

Velzard POV

We didn't talk too much on our way here, but when we did, it was surprisingly nice. Even though they were simple small chats I liked it, even more than the long conversations I have with Guy, Rain, Mizery, and that witch Sylvia

'Now that I think about it, I didn't see Sylvia in a while, I wonder what is she up to?'

Honestly, I was a little sad when he said that he can't call me just Velzard, I mean you have my permission so it's fine!

While walking here I just couldn't stop myself from looking at him. That beautiful hair, otherworldly skin, and those eyes that are holding the very world inside them

I didn't want to admit it back in Dwargon, but now even I can't escape the truth

' I am falling in love with you, Rimuru Tempest'

Well I can't say that I am completely in love just yet, I don't know what kind of person he is just yet

When we arrived near his town he mentioned some kind of misunderstanding

' Ehh, wh-what is he talking about' I just looked at the ground while my face was tomato red

Thankfully, my bangs covered my face so I am almost entirely sure that he didn't see my face

After confirming that everything is fine we entered his town

It was just as I expected, a small town that is still developing. Their houses were nothing to boast about, and the population itself was low

The houses were those that you would usually find in human towns. They were simple, just one floor and the attic. The attic itself was stored inside the stereotypically designed roof. The basement of the houses was made out of fine stone while the walls were made from wood

There aren't many roads, but from what can I see there is one that connects every important building in town

On the side of the road were shops that were selling their products to the occasional tourists and travelers that happened to be passing by

" Rimuru-sama"

" Rimuru-sama"

Every time we would pass some monster on the streets they would bow to the Rimuru in respect while he would wave them back with a smile on his face. It's clear that he is a kind and loving ruler that has both respect and loyalty of his people