After returning to Nazarick, Draco found Benimaru, the Shanks, and the others.
Everything had been arranged, and Draco could now focus on modifying everyone who had evolved into Yōki.
This kind of modification was a quite complex task. Even if Draco worked without eating or sleeping, he could only modify ten people a day at most, and there was still a possibility of failure.
For the coming period, Draco likely wouldn't have time to think about other things.
Benimaru, Shion, and the others were the first batch of candidates for modification. For the males, the modification was nothing much; they just had to endure a bit of pain and it would pass.
But when it was Shion's turn, the process was somewhat erotic.
He didn't know if she 'arrived' or not, but in any case, her clothes were completely soaked.
And so, Draco began his long-overdue high-intensity work... On the other side.
After half a month of travel, Rimuru arrived at the Brumute Kingdom.
Thanks to the hardworking Orcs, the roads in the forest had been repaired, and the carriage's travel speed had increased significantly.
Otherwise, it would have taken at least a month to arrive.
Under the guidance of Ellen, Kabaru, and the others, Rimuru arrived in a human nation for the first time. With the help of Fuze, the Guild Master of the Freedom Association, Rimuru applied and registered as an adventurer.
After obtaining his adventurer status, Fuze gave Rimuru a letter of recommendation to meet the Grand Master of the Free Guild Headquarters.
With these two items in hand, Rimuru didn't linger and set off again with Ellen and the others toward the Kingdom of Ingrassia.
The Kingdom of Ingrassia is located on the western side of the Western Nations and does not border the Jura Forest. Because of its safe geographical location, the headquarters of both the Western Council and the Freedom Association are established in this country.
Further west lies the Holy Empire of Lubelius, which is the headquarters of the Western Holy Church.
Ellen's trio happened to want to go to the Kingdom of Ingrassia for an adventure, so they traveled along.
Human cities are all equipped with magical barriers; an alarm will sound if any monster above Rank A invades.
Rimuru's strength had long since surpassed Rank A. To enter the city normally, he wore the Anti-Magic Mask he received from Miss Shizu to suppress his internal aura.
After another half month, Rimuru finally reached his destination and successfully entered the city.
Looking at the bustling capital with its heavy traffic and crowds, Rimuru didn't have many thoughts. After all, compared to the Principality of Nazarick, there was nothing particularly remarkable here.
Ellen's trio led Rimuru to the Free Guild Headquarters and then bid him farewell.
Rimuru walked inside, explained his purpose to the young lady at the front desk, and was led to a room to wait.
Meanwhile...
In a room directly above where Rimuru was located.
A young man dressed in black was looking at documents in his hand, and across from him sat a familiar clown.
"Oh dear, oh dear. It's a pity I've been so busy lately. Clayman's side is full of trouble, and I haven't gathered any valuable intelligence."
Laplace said with some regret.
"Hehe, the value of this is already quite good. As a reward, your Guild Master should be resurrected very soon."
Kagurazaka Yuuki, a psychologically twisted Otherworlder and a master-class actor, was also one of Teacher Shizu's disciples.
At this moment, he was beaming with joy as he made empty promises to Laplace.
"Re—really?"
"But you have to finish one last task for me. As for Clayman's side, let Footman and Tia handle it."
Yuuki's words sent a wave of excitement through Laplace.
"Heeheehee, tell me, is there anything else I can do for you?"
"I need you to go to the Holy Empire of Lubelius to investigate something..."
"..."
After Yuuki explained the commissioned task, Laplace's originally cynical face gradually turned solemn.
"Oh my, the difficulty of this task is not small."
"That's why I can only ask you to go."
"Alright then, but you still need to keep a close eye on Clayman's side. I have a feeling something will go wrong."
"Don't worry, with Footman there, I'll handle any problems that arise."
"Then I'll leave it to you. I'm off."
Laplace gathered his materials and turned to leave.
Not long after Laplace left, there was a knock on the door.
"Grand Master, a gentleman named Rimuru is asking to see you."
"Rimuru?"
A playful smile appeared on Yuuki's face.
"Hahaha, interesting. This is truly interesting..."
...Rimuru waited in the room for a long time until finally, Yuuki pushed the door open with a smile.
"Sorry, sorry, I kept you waiting."
"Ah, it's fine. I am the leader of the Jura Tempest Federation, Rimuru. Nice to meet you."
However, upon seeing the mask on Rimuru's face, Yuuki's expression darkened.
"That mask... it belongs to Teacher Shizu..."
Yuuki was quite good at acting, and his current expression was perfectly on point.
"That's right. You've probably heard of my identity."
"I am a Slime, and I can mimic the appearance of monsters I have devoured."
As he spoke, Rimuru took off the mask, revealing a face identical to Miss Shizu's.
"Devoured monsters... that means..."
In the next instant, Yuuki blurred and launched a kick at Rimuru.
The killing intent in his eyes was completely unmasked, showing his current rage.
Rimuru also threw a kick. The shockwave from their collision caused the room's furnishings to collapse and shatter.
"Calm down, kid!"
"I'm not a bad Slime."
As soon as those words were spoken, the killing intent on Yuuki's face instantly vanished; one could say his timing was impeccable.
"That line..."
Rimuru retreated a few steps. "I've cleared that game, too."
Relying on this classic line, the relationship between the two quickly softened.
Eventually, it turned into a casual chat between two fellow countrymen.
Under the temptation of Rimuru's ultimate weapon—manga books—Yuuki completely lowered his guard against Rimuru.
And from him, Rimuru learned about the children Miss Shizu had entrusted to him on her deathbed.
Those children were failed products summoned to this other world. They possessed massive Magicules but lacked bodies capable of harnessing that power.
Consequently, their lifespans were only three short years, after which they would be killed by the chaotic, rampaging Magicules within them.
After a harmonious conversation with Yuuki, Rimuru arrived at the school where the children were located.
With Yuuki, the Grand Master of the Freedom Association, as his recommender, Rimuru smoothly became a teacher here. Moreover, he could earn a high salary of 10 silver coins a day.
It could be said he had reached the peak of his Slime life.
After all, in the Jura Tempest Federation, Rimuru never touched money. He wasn't interested in money... as if!
Only after coming to the human world did he remember that his daily expenses required money.
But as the leader of a nation, money was managed by his subordinates. Usually, while in the Jura Tempest Federation, anything he wanted was just a word away, so he basically didn't have a single cent on him.
Now with this income of 10 silver coins, it could be said this was the most money Rimuru had ever seen in his life.
Thus, Rimuru began his career as a teacher.
And his story with Chloe began as well.
Kenya, Chloe
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