Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken Ch.104-200+

Chapter 164 - Reward and Evolution Part 3

Well then, let us now get to Adalman’s team, the last of the Labyrinth group.

Adalman had large reserves of magic, but was weak against melee combat.

However, he was a genius who could use Holy-Demonic Reversal.

It was strange how he was so smart, considering he was missing a brain.

It was a power involving Mathematical Circuits imbued onto the soul.

Furthermore, wielding special Skills like ‘Perfect Memory’ and ‘Soul Think’, his existence came close to that of a Spiritual Form.

All ordinary physical attacks were nullified, and only Legendary-tier and above weapons could actually harm him.

It was similar to Hinata’s Spirit Armour, and against enemies donning Legendary-tier equipment, it did not provide much defence.

Albert had been pushed back by such enemies, so it was unreasonable to blame him.

His weapon being broken, compromising the vanguard, was one of the main reasons for their defeat.

“Having been defeated, I cannot possibly accept this reward…….”

Adalman stated in frustration.

No, he was worrying too much.

“Don’t say that. You’ve done well.

I’m saying this, so believe me won’t you?”

To begin with, I had not expected it, but Adalman had beaten Shinji’s team. (TN: When they came as spies.)

He had obviously developed far more than I had anticipated.

His fight up with Krishna, one of the Emperor’s Personal Guard, was just a bad match up.

So I had already pardoned him, and was going to start the Ascension Ritual but……

“Even still Rimuru-sama, I cannot forgive myself.

For me to ascend to the Demon Lordship same as your highness……

I would gladly take the opportunity to become one, when I have earned it!”

He resisted my offer thus.

It was true that the Labyrinth was our last line of defence, and its defensive strength it was important.

At this point, rather than trying to protect the current capital city of Tempest, it was optimal to transfer all the important facilities into deep inside the Labyrinth.

The capital itself would then work as a place to host international dignitaries, becoming in effect, a vacation town.

On that note, the Labyrinth also had its Ten Lords.

And there was no problem with leaving its defence to Demon Lord-class individuals like Zegion or Kumara.

The Labyrinth I had built as a playground had turned into a fortress all of a sudden.

I wanted Adalman to attain Demon Lordship, but I shouldn’t ignore his personal wishes.

“I understand.

But I will hold great expectations of you.

When there is another chance, be sure to prove the worth of those expectations!”

“Of course! Your highness will surely observe my worth with your own eyes!!”

“Yes. I shall remember those words of yours.