That Time I got Reincarnated as a slime (remake)

Jura Tempest Federation

(The day after the defeat
of the Demon Lord Geld,
representatives of each
race gathered together
to discuss what would
happen after the battle.)

Treyy: Chairman Rimuru Tempest,
please begin the conference.

Uh... I let out sweating even in my human form

Rimuru: I've never led a meeting like this before,
(What did I get myself into)
so it's not my strong suit.
So I'll just say what's on my mind.
I'd like you to save your
deliberations until after that.
I'll start by saying this: I don't intend
to charge the Orcs with any crimes.
I know this may upset the Lizardmen,
who suffered the most casualties,
but hear me out.
The cause of all this was
starvation due to a famine.
Anyone, of any race, might have made
the same choices under those conditions.
Of course, this is just my
public stance on the matter.
Then may we hear your personal
thoughts on it, as well?
I've taken all of the Orcs' sins upon myself.
If anyone has a complaint, bring it to me.

The orc representative: P-Please, wait!
Surely there is no logic to-

Rimuru: That was my promise with the Demon Lord Geld. I said firmly and he sat back down

Lizardmen cheiftan: I see.
However, I feel that answer
is somewhat unfair.

Rimuru: (Yeah, I can see why he
wouldn't accept it so easily.)

Benimaru: There is one immutable rule
shared among all monsters:
"Survival of the fittest."
The moment they faced each other,
they were both prepared for that. Said benimaru

Rimuru: You guys lost your home, too.
Don't you have any complaints?

Benimaru: I would be lying if I said we didn't,
but if it happens again, we will not
disgrace ourselves a second time. the other kijin just nodded in agreement

Rimuru: Uh-huh...

Lizardmen chieftain: I see... That is a fair point.
But there is one thing I must know.

Rimuru: What's that?

Lizardmen chieftain: What will be done with the Orcs?
You have said you will not
charge them with any crimes.
Does that mean you intend to
accept all of their survivors?

Rimuru: Even with their numbers down,
there are still 150,000 of them.
That being the case...
It may sound like some kind of dream,
but I'm thinking we can all work together.

Lizardmen chieftain: Work together?

Lizardmen cheiftan's daughter: Meaning what, exactly? Asked the lizardmen chieftains daughter

Rimuru: The Lizardmen will share a
clean water source and fish,
the Goblins will offer places to live,
and our town will give them processed goods.
And in return,
the Orcs will contribute labor.
All the races of the Great Forest
of Jura will form an alliance
and build a mutually
cooperative relationship.
It'd be really cool if we could create
a nation where all races could coexist!

The orc representative: A-And you're saying we could
also take part in this alliance?

Rimuru: Well, you have nowhere else to go, do you?
I have a place for you, so do some work.
I won't tolerate slackers. I said smiling

Tears began to form in their eyes

Orcs: Yes, sir!
Of course! Of course we will!
We will devote our lives to our work!

And I looked at the lizardmen cheiftan but he nodded and said

Lizardmen cheiftan: We would be honored to join forces with you.