Arc 1: The Only Blossoming Flower

Chapter 4: Greet and an Old 'Friend'

"GUY CRIMSON!?!?" Veldora screamed out in disbelief as soon as he saw Guy standing behind me. With a very irritated expression, his eye twitching despite maintaining that same mischievous smile, only now with a hint of a frown. "What's so surprising, Veldora? Do you still lack respect for elders to not at least greet an old friend?" He asked, "U-uh sorry... G-greetings..! Lord of Darkness..." Veldora's voice was hesitant, visible hints of fear as he spoke.

Am I dreaming? Did he actually just apologize and abide by the words of someone that's not me?

Hm... who knew such a prideful being such as Veldora could be so tremulous.

"Guy!!! You haven't answered why you're here to me yet!!" Ramiris insisted, swaying her arms as she demanded an explanation Guy so expected was already given by a certain dragonoid. Her childish demeanor making Guy narrow his eyes, "Really? Milim really hasn't explained that to you?" He said sarcastically, "Milim knows about this?" The pixie asked, confused, she narrowed her eyes and flew straight over to Milim. Her tiny hands on her waist as she huffed with pride, her gesture seeming to hint at demanding an explanation.

"I demand what Guy means Milim!" She huffed, Milim turned her head from Veldora's manga to face the complainant pixie, a determined look as she answered back, "Yes! If you didn't know, I brought Guy here! Is there a problem?!" She countered, "No! There isn't any problem! Why the hell are you shouting?! It's hurting my eardrums!!" Ramiris shouted back, earning a loud scoff from the childish princess, "You tell me that when you're shouting as well?!-"

"Stop!"

The two's quarrel came to a halt when I butted in, "Is it relevant to be bickering over nonsense all the time? You know? Why not get two swords and fight each other like the little children you both are, Or will you both stop your tomfoolery and sit down quietly?" The two demon lords looked at each other, my words seeming to intimidate them as Milim sat on her knees, whilst Ramiris was on her shoulder, the obvious fake smile of 'friends' on their faces.

Well... apparently, we have the three troublemakers of foot, Veldora couldn't seem to even make eye contact with me, but knowing he's seemingly 'afraid' with demon lord Guy, that just might be the reason.

A few seconds later, Shuna came in through the hall, her footsteps echoing through the large sanctuary, pushing the cart with a tray filled with cake slices of various different flavors, side dishes such as newly baked bread, and some other pastries I'm not interested in, and three cups of freshly brewed tea to quench the thirst.

So it's finally snack time, I see?

Shuna perked up as she saw me and Guy, stopping her tracks midway once she got closer to the scene. Bowing slightly, a polite gesture. "Apologies Lord Rimuru, Lord Guy, I was not expecting the both of you to be here as well... I don't have any tea prepared, however I could come by again for your pair of snacks my Lord." She apologized, and I immediately shrugged it off, shaking my head, "No, no, it's fine, no need to be so formal!" She perked up, shaking her head as well, "No! I insist! I should bring you and Lord Guy snacks as well!"

I tried stopping her, however she immediately brushed off upstairs through the magic circle and disappeared in a glimpse. I sighed, looking at Guy who... had a humorous grin, arms crossed as he glared at me up and down.

Was he being judgemental??

"What's with that look?" I asked, "Oh? Don't mind me, dear, that whole scenario just seemed humorous to me." He chuckled again, approaching me until-

"Lord Rimuru!"

A voice boisted, footsteps yet again approaching the scene, though only now, heavy sounds of boots, and an aura emitted, filled with many negative emotions.