Chapter 39 - Drinking Party

"Well, we'll be back in a week guys!" Rimuru said to everyone in the meeting room. 

"Take care Rimuru-sama." Enki waved, "Rimuru-sama, please say my hi to Sylvia-sama." Siren added.

"Rimuru-sama, I still think that I should go wi-" Noir suggested

"And I think you should help out here, while I'm out." Rimuru immediately cut him off, he also looked at the other Primordials. "That means you as well."

They gave up persuading him. 

"I'm also going with him for the first three days," Velgrynd announced. "I'd like to have a chat with my Elder Sister and Elder Brother for some time now."

"I am also planning on saying my hellos to Veldanava-sama. If any problems occur consult Gamaliel, in the worst case, he'll contact us." Lait added, all three of them will be gone for a few days. They cannot let others join in or the place will be understaffed.

 "Listen, we are trusting you guys to remain here and keep the place running, you only need to do it for three days." Rimuru gestured with his hand, showing three fingers. "After Three days, Lait and Velgrynd will return back."

"Three days should be enough for me," Velgrynd said. "That's enough to catch up with each other."

The others reluctantly nodded their heads. Rimuru smiled wryly looking at them, they look like children with their parents going somewhere and they weren't coming with.

"Rimuru-sama will be visiting the Facility of Twilight as well," Lait added. "That's why he'll stay much longer."

"It's weird that you aren't coming with him." Velgrynd said. "Normally you don't want to be seperated."

"Ah, that's because Rimuru-sama will be enjoying his time with a certain some-"

"Lait, I told you were just friends." Rimuru interrupted her.

Velgrynd's interest was pique.

"oh? Who is it?" Velgrynd asked curious.

"Just an old friend from Twilight's Facility."

"An old friend huh..."

"Well, see you guys in a week." Rimuru waved as the three of them went to the Cardinal World. 

The First placed that they went was the Heavenly Star Palace where Veldanava resides. Why that place right of the bat? All of them wanted to have a chat with Veldanava, and with how they all have their own agenda. It is better to do it all at once.

"Hey Dagruel!" Rimuru waved as he arrived, "Wow, so many changes huh." He said as he look at the settlement full of Giants.

"I heard that it was thanks to you Rimuru," Dagruel approached them. "Good to see you all as well, didn't know you were visiting. I could have prepared something.

On a side note, the reason Dagruel believes that the increase in the number of Giants is because of Rimuru. Rimuru gave Twilight some of the blood of the Cyclops, Hecatoncheires, and even the Titans. 

Of course, it was given after diluting the purity of the blood sample, so that it was a weaker version of the actual result of recreation. Thus, Dagruel's settlement is diverse with different type of Giants.

(A/N: Which canonically is true, he does have them at Tensura.)

"No need for all that, we were just passing through." Rimuru smiled. "We are planning to visit Veldanava. Don't worry, some other time I'll visit let's throw a party with your lover."

"Lover? I don't even have a lover yet Rimuru." Dagruel was confused. Rimuru looked at him and then to his comapanions. He even looked at Glassord who arrived a little bit earlier.

"Seriously?" Rimuru asked. All of them nodded their head. "Guess it'll take some time before any development occur." He sighed.

"What are you saying? Glassrod why are you sighing?" Dagruel was confused and asked Glassrod who simply shook his head.

"No, it's nothing. Anyway we'll pass through to see Veldanava okay?" Rimuru said as they walked pass, Dagruel nodded and left him still confuse.

"Didn't know he was dense." Rimuru muttered to himself, "I've been gone for eight hundred plus years and nothing happened yet?"

"Maybe he just needs more time." Velgrynd answered. "You know, to understand his feelings a bit."

"That's true, considering his responsibility and position as well." Lait added as they walked. "It can't be helped if his mind is on work."

"I guess so..." 

They passed through the Gate and arrived at Heaven, the place was as beautiful as ever.

"Somehow, the place feels empty." Velgrynd said as she looks around.

"Maybe because the Angels are all out?" Rimuru speculated.

Most of the Angels are in the Sealed Universe, making sure to not let Ivarage escape and eliminate the Cryptids spawning off of him.

Veldanava was seen waving at them with Guy and Velzard sitting in a table.

Rimuru groaned, he wasn't mentally prepared to look at Guy just yet. After what he did to the Primodials.

"Hey Rimuru long time no see." Guy said with a smile as his eyes burned with anger.

Rimuru and the others joined in the table. The order was: Veldanava, Lait, Rimuru, Velgrynd, Velzard, and Guy.

Guy continues to stare at Rimuru while he ignores him.

"It's been ages seens we've all been together like this." Velzard comments as she sips her tea.

"It's a special day for sure." Veldanava added. "so how's the job been? Any problems?"

"Yeah anything you wanna say to us Rimuru?" Guy pressured.

"Okay first of all, I just want to say it was Noir's idea. Second you did it first, Blanc and the others said it themselves. Third they are very useful so I have no regrets to what I did."

"You bastard! You basically took four primordials out of the Cardinal world."

"Four primordials that would just wreck havoc." Rimuru countered. "Isn't this great? You don't have to worry about them doing anything to the Cardinal world."

"This isn't about that! The balance her-"

"I'll cut you there, you're saying the balance correct." Rimuru stopped Guy and explained he raised four fingers in one hand and two in the other.

"Me and Lait cancel each other out for being outside, The four Primodial demons cancel out the Four Primordial Angels that are also not in the Cardinal world." Rimuru grinned by his magnificent logic. "So basically the balance remain, three Angels and three Demons are still left in the Cardinal world."

"What kind of an excuse is that." Velgrynd's whisper was ignored.

Guy was left speechless by Rimuru's excuse. Veldanava calmed him down and let it be since Rimuru was correct that less havoc will appear as the loose primordials are out.

The chatting of friends and family members continued on for hours. Rimuru even took out the food he had prepared as souvenirs and peace offering for Guy.

"I had this wine specially brewed by Dionysus." Rimuru brought out a few wine bottles. Which got the attention of everyone, once the first one was opened.

They all chatted laughed and enjoyed their little get together. While everyone continues their idle chatter, Rimuru asked Veldanava for a favor. 

"Hm? Yeah that's a simple matter." Veldanva agreed as he sips more of his wine.

As the bottles continues to be poured eventually all the contents were gone.

"Huh?" Guy poured everything into his glass until half full. "Hey~ this is the last one~" He waved the bottle looking at Rimuru.

"That's a shame, everythings all gone. I wanted some more of it." Velzard said as she holds her empty glass. 

"Me too~," Velgrynd added. "Rimuru never brought this one out ever, this is the first for me as well~." 

"You heard them Rimuru~" Veldanava said as he looked at Rimuru. "Bring out the rest."

"That's all of it," Rimuru said shaking his head. "I took out everything."

The others looked at him dubiously.

"I'm telling the truth!" He said seeing their facial reactions.

Lait who gulped the last of her wine, looked at the bottles that they've emptied.

"Rimuru~sama~" Lait who was beside Rimuru leaned to him as she holds one of the empty bottles. "This bottle looks familiar~"

"I-is that so..." Rimuru twitch slightly, "I think you've had enough Lai-"

"Ahh! I remember~! I saw~ many, many, many~~ Bottles back in your office~ hehehe~" Lait soon dropped her head into his lap and fell asleep.

Everyone looked at Rimuru waiting for him to bring out more, Rimuru denied saying that was all of it.

"Hey! It's too late to deny!" Guy pointed at Rimuru angrily. "Just take it out, and I might forgive you."

"Why should I have to ask your forgiveness!" Rimuru countered. "I haven't done anything to feel guilty about."

A fight almost broke out as Rimuru although heartbroken, took out all of the wine he had.

As the others continue to enjoy chatting, Velgrynd who has been stealing glances at Rimuru finally asked the question she had on her mind.

"H-hey~ Rimuru~," Velgrynd leaned her head onto his shoulder as she slur her words.

"Hm? What is it Velgrynd?" Asked Rimuru as he drinks from his glass.

"The friend you're visiting~ is it a girl?" Velgrynd looked upwards looking into Rimuru's eyes.

"Yes," Rimuru answered. "You remember Luminas? The vampire Twilight made."

"Her?" Velgrynd asked. "You did mention her working there before~"

Is it really just friends? Or is it more? Maybe she's your type? Do you like her Rimuru? Velgrynd asked in her mind silently as she continued to lean deeper into Rimuru's arms.

Why should she care if Luminas is someone Rimuru likes. It's none of her business anyway, of what Rimuru does in his free time.

"Hey be careful," Rimuru said as Velgrynd leans even closer, Rimuru had to place his hands to her side to support her.

(A/N: Hand is in her waist)

"This feels nice~" Velgrynd commented. "Rimuru could you feed me like this."

"Huh? Why should I?"

Velgrynd pouted, "It's punishment."

"Punishment? What did I do?"

Velgrynd held her hands to her chest, what did Rimuru do? Did he do something to make her mad? What is the pain she feels in her chest?

"I don't know," Velgrynd answered honestly, Rimuru looked at her and sighed.

He took some food from his plate. "Here you go."

"Thanks."

They never realized that it was the next day evening when they said their goodbyes to each other. And only when they stepped out and sobered up do they finally realized.

"Well then we'll be going now." Guy said with Velzard and Velgrynd in tow.

"Take care" Rimuru said as he waved his hand. Velgrynd turned away with a slight blush, recalling what she did.

Velzard noticed her reaction, she then looked towards Rimuru. "I see,"

As soon as they left, next is Rimuru. Firstly is he'll visit Dagruel's settlement below. Next would be Twilight's Facility.

"Well see you two." Rimuru waved towards Lait and Veldanava.

Lait chatted more with Veldanava so she remained in Heaven. Velgrynd followed Guy and Velzard to the Frozen continent.

"Hey Dagruel" Rimuru went to their settlement and there he had another party. This time, it was an outdoor party, which looks more like a night festival with the bon fire in the middle and people partying.

This time, it was in the name of 'The person who helped to create this settlement' as this would be impossible without Rimuru's help.

With how large the Giants are compared to him, the food he ate and alcohol he drank was a large amount.

"Heard you'll be going to Twilight's place after this." Dagruel said as he sat beside Rimuru who was near the bon fire.

Rimuru nodded as he took a bite of his food. "Do you wanna pass something?"

Dagruel shook his head, "No, I'm just thinking he'll be so happy to see you again." Dagruel smiled as he reminisce. "He's always excited for every 'souvenir' you gave him."

"That's true, I have new souvenirs right here." Rimuru rook out two vials of blood samples.

"Hahaha as expected." Dagruel patted Rimuru's back. "Speaking of, how's Jahil? He been doing good? He should visit sometimes."

"Ah, I did try inviting him to atleast visit Twilight." Rimuru said as he drank. "He's to invested in his research! He's lucky he doesn't need food or sleep or else he'd be dead long ago."

"Well to be fair, from what I heard from him. That place is like heaven for him, is what he said when he was drunk." Dagruel wryly smiled. "Something about stuff to study and research never ends and he has a lot of resources at his disposal." Dagruel took a sip of his drink as well.

"Yeah well, it's good that he enjoys it."

"He complains about you being unreasonable most of the time though." Dagruel grinned looking at him.

"Hey!" Rimuru complained, while Dagruel laughs.

As the night continues to pass soon the sun rises and Rimuru said his goodbyes to Dagruel and the others.

Rimuru went to Twilight's Facility, he had already contacted him about his arrival yesterday.

A/N: isn't this such a wholesome chapter! (I think I did a good job) just the group bonding together.

I'm trying real hard to make Velgrynd's feelings be slow burn. Why? Because romance isn't the main focus of the story!

Drunk Lait was adorable here! Creating chaos and then sleeping.

Guy's headache strikes again with a dash of hangover.

Obviously they all shut down their poison resistance/nullification. Rimuru and Veldanava were the most sober in the group. With Lait being the most drunk.

Fun fact, Rain hears about the tasty wine once Guy returns and she regrets not going with him. Since Guy invited Rain and Misery to come.