Tensura What If: Silver Timeline (Draft)

Chapter 76 - Turning Point

Time went by faster than Rimuru would have liked. As the day of Milim's birth grew closer, he began adding more of his subordinates to guard the city. Veldanava kept saying that it felt suffocating already and insisted that Rimuru withdraw more than half of the subordinates, threatening to leave the city and go elsewhere if his demands weren't met. Much to Rimuru's dismay, he eventually agreed.

"The Creator's strength wanes." a deep voice echoed, resonating with malevolent glee. The other beings around it nodded, their expressions filled with wicked delight. "What news do you bring regarding our preparations?"

His children bowed their heads as they answered their father. "Everything is in place. 'He' is prepared to go as soon as the signal is given," Falak responded, a sinister smile spreading across his face.

"As soon as they take the bait, we will launch everything to ensure they all perish," Orochis, now a combination of his four remaining selves, replied. His androgynous form was adorned with four pairs of eyes, each pair glowing with the colors of the remaining Orochis.

"Shashasha! I'll finally have my revenge on that white demon!" Echidna cackled evilly, her monster children roaring in delight at their mother's malice.

"This plan is truly well thought out. It's always good to have you on our side, Toru," Apophis said, placing a hand on Toru's shoulder. A tall, slender male with sharp, angular features, short white hair, and piercing gray eyes that reflect his analytical nature. He appears to be in his mid-30s, with a lean and wiry build, exuding an air of precision and control.

"As long as I get his soul, then we're all good. We aren't buddies here," Toru scoffed at Apophis's friendly gesture, disgusted by the chaos snake's closeness. He then changed form to that of a muscular, imposing male with fiery red hair and intense, crimson eyes. His features are rugged, with scars marring his face. "He seriously piss me off," he muttered, his voice wavering as if arguing with unseen voices. "Shut up, all of you! It's not funny," he snapped, eliciting a laugh from Apophis.

Quetzalcoatl, who had remained silent until now, turned his gaze towards the bickering pair. "Enough. Father is still speaking," he warned his siblings. Apophis raised his hands in playful surrender, while Toru stared silently at the head of their gathering.

"Begin the assault" the coiled behemoth of a snake ordered, his voice echoing throughout the universe they inhabited. Everyone involved in the plan bowed deeply.

"It shall be done!" they responded in unison, their voices filled with dark determination.

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"See, Rimuru, nothing bad has happened so far." Veldanava reassured smugly as they relaxed in a manor located near the middle of the city. "Milim's already five months old. I think my death won't be coming anytime soon. Hahaha." He laughed, a touch of forced mirth in his tone. It was true that Rimuru's presence had altered a lot in the timeline, and he didn't take into account that Veldanava's death might have been changed as well due to the chained butterfly effect of something he didn't even know.

"I guess so..." Rimuru muttered, still wary. The fact that he had a parallel existence spoke volumes about his desire to keep Veldanava alive. As he contemplated whether he was just being pessimistic and that nothing would really happen, he felt a weight on his neck and small hands grabbing onto his hair.

"Here," Veldanava's voice came from behind him. "Why don't you hold your niece to help you calm down?" Lifting the weight off his neck, Rimuru turned and delicately received the platinum pink-haired infant in his hands, his expression anxious as if he might do something wrong that could harm the child.