Chapter 29 - Acceptance of Fate

Once everything is back to normal everyone started to gather around.

The seraphims went to where Veldanava is and the rest met up with Rimuru and Guy.

They all talked about the situation that just happened and how they will fix the planet and the civilizations affected by the fight.

After some talks, it's decided that it will be discussed in three days from now. When everything has been noted.

Everyone started to leave one by one starting with Dagruel who said his farewell.

"So Twilight who or what are those exactly?" Rimuru pointed at the 4 individuals standing behind him.

"fufufu~ glad you notice Argi-kun! They are my newest creation! I like to call them Fair Onis, they are made based on the Enkis. In theory, they should be able to reproduce, but it's still in the trial stage."

Twilight presented as the 4 Fair Onis moved forward and bowed their heads. Two males and two females.

"You brought them why?" Rimuru looked at Twilight as he asked once he was done analyzing them.

"Well~ we needed all the help we can get right? Besides this is good battle experience for them!" Twilight pointed out.

"I guess that is true... Still I'm surprise you guys came. " Rimuru looked through everyone he knew at the facility.

From Twilight, Sylvia, Luminas, Gunther even Dagruel and the twin giants included came.

" Oh! You didn't know Argi-chan?" Sylvia said surprised as she looked to Jahil's direction."Jahil here actually asked us to come."

"He did?" Rimuru looked at Jahil who was now looking away from him and glaring at Sylvia.

"Yes, yes. I believe it was something like 'boss needs help!' or something close to that." Sylvia reenact what she recalled Jahil said when he arrived in front of the Facility.

"If Boss loses then I wouldn't be able to do research anymore. It's all for my benefit and nobody else, don't put words on my mouth." Jahil said irritated.

As they talked for a few more minutes Rimuru remembered something.

"Ah guys, I'm no longer Argent. I just got granted the name Rimuru so uh yeah, don't ask questions I can't be bothered to answer."

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""""HEY!!! DON'T JUST BRUSH IT OFF!?!""""

"Se-seriously!? Ar-i mean Rimuru-chan got named?! That must be the reason how you were able to seal that monster."

"Looking at you, I guess we're the same species now, huh?" Guy placed his arm over Rimuru's shoulder before whispering in his ear. "Let's fight sometime in the future okay?"

Rimuru just nodded slightly, and Guy removed his arm. He then went to talk with Veldanava leaving Rimuru.

"I guess it's no longer Ar-chi? Rimu-chi is now a Demon King like Guy-sama." Rain said with her arms crossed.

"Congratulations on your evolution Rimuru." Misery congratulated.

"Thanks Misery, I'll teach you a new recipe that I just learned later."

"Hey what about me?" Rain complained pointing at herself.

"You'll taste test it."

"Yey! I knew Rimu-chi is the best!" Rain jump and hug Rimuru. they then continued to talk some more.

The group slowly disperse as they each have their own agenda to take care off.

Once everyone left Rimuru and co. went to where Veldanava is. They then arrived in a place with a very large tree.

Veldanava waved as he saw Rimuru and the others coming to his direction

"Rimuru congrats on your successful evolution! How'd you like the name? I recalled you saying it that one ti-"

"How irresponsible are you!!"

Rimuru scolded Veldanava as he stomps his way to Veldanava.

".. Eh?"

Veldanava was surprised by this reaction. He would have expected to receive a thank you but not a scolding.

"We need to have a good talk in you just throwing a name casually!" Rimuru was extremely mad, like before with his body and weapon. Veldanava made something absurd for him again.

Granted he is grateful for acquiring new strength and even acquiring something called an ultimate skill.

But that kind of power is not something that should be given to just anyone. And Rimuru himself knows that he is someone who will abuse this power in the future for his benefit. His not a nice guy, quite the opposite. he does things for his benefit and entertainment. The only reason he took being an overseer is to sate his boredom.

That's why, while he is still ignorant to its full potential and not yet full of himself with his new powers. He'll act responsible and scold Veldanava for doing it, to show Veldanava that it was his fault and not Rimuru's if something happen.

"B-but I-"

"No buts!!!"

Veldanava who was trying to defend himself just made it worse for himself. He was now on his knees listening to Rimuru rant.

"... Yes... I'm sorry..."

Meanwhile, the two true dragon sisters, Guy, and Lait just watched in the side.

They knew Veldanava's personality and that he does things impulsively sometimes. They have already given up on doing anything about it.

Once the sermon was over they all got closer to the two.

"Speaking of big brother." Velzard said as she looked up pointing. "what is that? I don't recall it being there before."

"ah, that's something I made and maintain when you guys were fighting. I'd like to call it the Sacred Tree." Veldanava answered proudly as he look at it.

He continued looking at the others and explained. "Remember when that monster was rampaging and leaking its aura everywhere? This here will help regulate the magicules in the atmosphere and support the world in the face of natural disasters."

"couldn't you have just done that and helped us?" Ask Rimuru.

"well... The entire world is affected by the fight you know.. The weather everywhere was in chaos. The mountains were erupting and tidal waves washed the shores. I had to lessen the damage all over the world."

Everyone just started blankly at Veldanava. To exhausted to create an argument.

"Where are the other seraphims?" Lait asked noticing their absence.

"They already went back and prepared their subordinates, I'm going to assign them knew jobs because of this event." Explained Veldanava. "Speaking of, Rimuru will probably be busy as well from now on"

"I will?" asked Rimuru confused tilting his head. the others did as well.

"Try sensing the surrounding worlds and Universes" Veldanava spread both his hands wide.

Rimuru started activating King of Passage: Janus and sensed the universes near by, unlike before that he could only sense those his already been too, now as long as its within a certain range from where he is, he could sense at a minimum of five universes to twenty at his best.

"ah.. yeah... your right...*sigh* " Rimuru slumped his shoulders by what he has found out. universes have started connecting with each other and creating chaos on both sides. he could also sense some worlds on the verge if not already destroyed by this event.

"This is probably because of that monster, to add to it, we sealed him in a blank universe but his energy is still leaking, although only a small amount through the veins. Creating gates to try to escape, but instead affecting different worlds." explained Veldanava to Rimuru who was listening intently.

"Veins?" asked Rimuru from hearing an unfamiliar term.

"The thing that connects all my creation from each other, the thing you used to get to the blank universe. they are all connected like a tree."

"Wouldn't branch be a better term then? since you compare it to a tree."

"No... veins sounds much cooler" Veldanava said with a serious face.

"....."

Rimuru didn't argue, he just sighed. Which he did not know gave a bigger hit to Veldanava emotionally than if he scolded him. Minutes more of talking and Rimru and co. returned to their home base and Guy and co. left as well.

Leaving Veldanava alone near the Sacred Tree looking at the battlefield.

'Making you stronger is necessary though Rimuru, I don't know yet but this entire world.. no this entire multiverse seems to revolve around you. whether it be good or bad you'll surely be in the middle of all that will happen.'

'What a monster that was. I believe the future me called that being Ivarage right? such a scary being.'

Veldanava looked at the sky, sat down and sighed. He took out the soul fragments that he secretly caught from the gates he sealed all over the world as the others fought Ivarage.

The reason Veldanava didn't join, is not only to maintain the world's durability but because gates also opened all over the world.

In which he closed them of and took out the entities that came out of them. Unlike the ones that fought with Rimuru's group, This ones didn't come here to help Ivarage, but were just brought by the battle.

Accidentally involving them and creating chaos in several nations that waged war with those in the gates.

One of those beings being the Gluton, that holds a 2% fragment of Rimuru's soul.

That night, Veldanava contacted Rimuru and they met up in one of the mountains in the northern part of the continent. He was looking at the nighttime scenery as he steels himself to what he plans to do.

"What did you want to see me here for?" A voice he has already been accustomed to hearing said. He turns back with Rimuru standing there with his arms cross.

"I wanted to give you something in private." Veldanava explained as he opened his palm and showed the fragments he acquired. the one most notable is the largest of the bunch coming from the Gluton.

"A-are those fragments? Where did you get them!" Rimuru asked surprise, it has been a long time since his last found one. he has long given up in looking in the cardinal world.

"When you were fighting that monster, a gate appeared and I found a few." Veldanave said vaguely. Rimuru noticed but just ignored it, knowing Veldanava probably has a reason.

Rimuru took the fragments into him.

Rimuru then saw a new memory, in which he looked at Veldanava with a surprise and sad expression.

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"My older brother, Star king Veldanava died from the attack by a human country after he was weakened to a normal human level." A blonde man said with a sad tone.

"it was right after the birth of his daughter, Milim, his powers went to her weakening him." a fairy added.

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"Milim was all alone since both her parents died, the only one with her is her pet dragon made by her father."

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"Greetings! I am the one and only dragonoid known as the destroyer. Demon lord Milim Nava" a girl with platinum pink hair in a twin tail said with a smile on her face.

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"Wow! what is this so delicous!" The platinum pinked haired girl said as she licked at the honey in her face.

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<< confirmed. Unique skill: Starving one... acquired.

Acquired skills: Starving one and Predator combine to evolve into Unique Skill: Gluttony.... Successful.>>

"Thanks for that Veldanava" Rimuru said.

"No problem Rimuru."

"Veldanava I-"

"it's fine, I know" Veldanava said with a smile. "I should be thanking you, I saw some good moments in your memories. Especially with my daughter safe and happy."

The two talked some more before Rimuru said his goodbye.

Before I threw my omniscient and omnipotence I viewed the future.

Veldanava thought as he watch Rimuru leave.

Though limited until my death, I can confidently say that you are an anomaly for not being in the future that I saw, and yet here you are. Even worse, that Ivarage seems to be different from the Ivarage I saw in the future.

Was it wise to let it go? Was it wise to give you the fragments? I can't just make changes in the events without knowing the consequences. what I can do is trust that Rimuru is sent here to fix the future.'

"I'm very happy to see my daughter all grown up" a tear fell from Veldanava's face. With his omniscient limited to only being able to see until his death, he couldn't see his daughter growing up.

"Though I don't approve of her style of clothing..."

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Three days have past since the battle, people have gathered in Guy's castle up north to discuss about the world.

The participants are Dagruel, Luminas, Twilight, Sylvia, Rimuru, Velgrynd, Lait, Guy, and Velzard.

Of course people like Dagruel, Luminas and Twilight brought a subordinate with them. for Dagruel the twins came with him, for Luminas was Gunther, and Two fair onis for Twilight.

Sylvia didn't bring any with her, Rimuru didn't bring Enki and Siren either as they are still fixing some of the worlds they govern and managing their loses. Jahil wasn't interested in joining and retuned to his research.

They are all seated in a round chair with their subordinates standing behind them. their sequences is Guy, Velzard, Velgrynd, Rimuru, Lait, Sylvia, Luminas, Twilight, and Dagruel.

"Now then let's start the meeting." Guy clapped his hands to signal the start.

Rain then stepped forward and announce the damages that happened all over the world. from the earthquakes in the east, flooding in the south, volcanic eruptions in the west, and landslides and formation and destructions of mountains in the north of the main continent. Not to mention the monsters summoned by Ivarage that were able to escape the barrier and were let lose before getting exterminated.

"Not to mention the casualties on the humans, our intel suggest that more than atleast 100 million casualties not including unconfirmed deaths like missing bodies. we assumed there to be more death but are either crushed by landslide or at the bottom of the sea by the floodings. Some may also be devoured by monsters." Rain continued reading her report. "assuming this to be added, the casualties would reach around 60-70% of all of humanity."

After finishing her report, Rain stepped back to behind Guy and remained silent. Guy stood up from his seat.

"So does anyone have any suggestion in how to fix this predicament that we are facing?"

Everyone started looking at each other, expecting someone to give their suggestions.

Dagruel raised his hand. "if it's merely suggestion, how about dividing the labor or assigning people on specific areas to help the locals and the environment."

"Sounds good to me"

"I like it."

"Either way, will have to do something anyway"

Everyone started agreeing and giving their own opinion on the matter, it was then decided to divide the work to different individuals.

"If its like that then, I'll assume responsibility on the western most part of the continent as that is where I reside anyway." Dagruel claimed.

"Near your domain huh? well in that case! I'll watch over the area near my facility as I've already been doing so far." Twilight raised his hand.

"Don't you mean terrorizing?" Guy said with annoyance, to which Twilight ignored.

"I'd like to look after the southern area then." Sylvia proclaimed.

"the middle will be mine to watch." Luminas added.

"Obviously I'll have the north." said Guy matter a factly.

"Guess I'll be looking after the east?" Rimuru said.

The participants then talked about the ways that they'll fix their respective areas of work.

"But didn't Veldanava say you're busy? is it fine to be here right now?" Guy looked at Rimuru as they chatted. the others look at him and his companions as well.

"That's right I'll be busy after this, that's why I joined today to tell you guys that. although, I'll probably visit every thousand years or so. as for the job on the east, I'll just send one or two of my subordinates to create nations for humans and return to me after that. the Humans can handle everything after that."

"oh! that's actually a nice idea! I'll have my Fair Onis do those as well." Twilight commented.

"So you'll be gone for a thousand year after this..?" Luminas asked Rimuru in a quieter voice than usual.

"It's just a thousand years, I promise to visit eveytime I return." Rimuru smiled trying to reassure her.

"Bring me some souvenirs okay?" Sylvia half jokingly said.

"Yeah, yeah, if I find anything interesting." Rimuru replied to her words.

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After the meeting it was already night time, everyone has left the northern continent and retuned to their respective homes preparing to start their work. aside from two people, Rimuru and Luminas.

Luminas invited Rimuru privately to a place in the main continent hidden from the others. They walked through the area, seeing the vampires as they pass through. this is the settlement that is where Luminas' subordinates and kin resides.

A placed in a deep forest, full of greenery that is illuminated by the light from the moon above. The fireflies giving it a majesty like atmosphere.

"So what do you think of this place?" Luminas asked as they walked through the street of the settlement. With the full moon as their source of lighting. "I plan on building my nation in this exact settlement."

The two of them have been long time friends since when Rimuru was still working at the facility. Occasionally Rimuru would visit the facility in the name of helping, but it was actually to see Luminas. The two have regularly kept contact chatting and complaing to each other when they have time just for them.

"It feels nice here, the location and atmosphere is just perfect. I'm sure the nation that you'll build here will be beautiful." Rimuru replied with a smile.

Luminas stopped walking and looked away, Rimuru ignored the red tint that shaded her cheeks. He just smiled and walked towards her, placing his right hand to her head, patting it softly.

Luminas was surprised by his actions, but she didn't try to stop it but just enjoyed the sensation. This has always calmed her down when she is angry and complains about Twilight to Rimuru.

"Don't worry too much, like I said its just a thousand years. I'll be back before you know it." Rimuru reassured her.

Luminas was wide eyed and back up a bit, letting Rimuru's hand to leave her head, much to her dismay. "h-hah! do you think I'll miss you? I'm just down cause I wouldn't be able to taste your magicules anymore!"

Rimuru just smiled at her denial of how she'll miss him. He'd be lying if he said, he won't miss their interaction like this one. "Is that so? well how about one last taste as a good bye then?" he teased.

Rimuru walked forward to Luminas, who was slowly and unconsciously stepping backward. She only realizes once she hit a tree. She looked back realizing the obstacle, then two hands are placed on either side of her head, she was force to look forward where, Rimuru already has his neck exposed for her to bite.

But she doesn't do it, because just like Rimuru said. It's one last taste before goodbye, that if she took it, it'll truly be good bye already. She still wants to take her time talking with Rimuru, she rarely sees him because of his new home and his work.

At best she sees him when he visits every decade or so to the facility, before leaving again and waiting for another decade or so for his return. Just a decade of waiting is so long for her, even though in reality, for long live beings like her that is almost immortal. It's just a blink of an eye.

Asking her to wait a thousand years is just unfair for her part, she wants to join him in his work. But she has her people to take care of, and her pride wouldn't allow her to be a liability to Rimuru.

Seeing her hesitant expression, Rimuru sighed, sending a shiver down Luminas' body as his breath hit her neck. "I'm just joking okay? I won't go yet, so you don't have to worry." he hugged her as he said those words.

She calmed down, she opened her mouth showing her fangs and took her bite. letting Rimuru's magicules to pass through from his body to her mouth to her body. coursing through her feeling his potent magicules as they traveled her entire body.

She hugged back, turning the two of them around with Rimuru now the one leaning on the tree trunk. Luminas continuing to sucked on his neck, they slid down the trunk forcing them to sit down with Luminas sitting on Rimuru's lap.

(A/N: photo not mine but it's something like this.)

Luminas removed her mouth from Rimuru's neck, looking at his face as her eyes glowed both crimson red and azure in color. Behind her the light of the moon perfectly showing her entire appearance that is very luminescent. 'ah, now I get where she got her name..'

"How long can you stay?" She asked like she has any plan on letting him go.

"Realistically until sunrise, but for the moment how about as long as you like?" Rimuru answered humorously.

Both their faces started getting closer and closer to each other, their faces merely some milimeters to each other.

No one knows what happened after that moment, or more like no one wanted to spread what happened that night. all that they can confirm is that Luminas acquired a Unique skill that night.

<< confirmed. Unique skill: Lust... acquired.>>

A/N:

I'm Back!

Too OOC?

some may wander, the romance came out of nowhere, and yes it did. so I'll try making some justification for this scene that just typed its own.

No they still don't feel romantic feelings for each other, well.. maybe a little from Luminas. but they are more like best friends that won't see each other for a long time. so I guess they're friends with benefits?

off screen they regularly keep interacting with each other. it was my mistake for not showing that for the past chapters I'll admit. Rimuru still visits the facility as promised to help from time to time. actually he even visits Guy's place to teach Misery some new cooking recipes and Playing with rain.

yes this is a harem story with my choices being Velgrynd, Luminas, and Chloe. will I add more? maybe not, since romance isn't the focus of the story. Though you'll never know, I won't make promises since I never keep them.

No lemon, yes lemon?