Chapter 45 - Job Allocation & Reward

It has been about a decade since Enki and Siren left to train under the True Dragon sisters. 

Rimuru could be seen finishing up the paperwork of the day, in the silent room with Noir. He can't lie, he misses Velgrynd's presence who would just lay down on the sofa and read her novels. 

She still returns every three days or so to Citadel, "I'll train Enki for maybe three to five hundred years, after that he can train on his own" That is what Velrgynd said before she left. 

Today Rimuru will be doing his daily rounds, he stood up and went to where the Insects are. "Noir are they in the training ground?" He asked as they left the office. 

"They are Rimuru-sama" Noir bowed, knowing exactly who Rimuru was referring to. 

Soon they arrived at the training ground. They watched as the Beetle and Bee fought ten B-plus Fiery Men. This was ordered by Noir who was stepping in as their mentor. Although most of the time Noir only orders them to fight than actually training them. 

The training regiment of the Beetle and Bee are mostly fighting that Noir made specifically for them. When he first started training them, he fought them with all of his strength. Showing the difference of their abilities and what should they strive for.

Not only that, Noir was able to assess what they needed to improve in the fight. 

Their current regiment is fighting Ten Fiery Men (B-plus), Five Fiery Men (A-minus), Ten Water Sprites (B-plus), Five Water Sprites (A-minus), and Three Holy Angels (A) each and every day. They do have a rest day of every five days to not be burnt out.   

The Beetle acted as the vanguard while the Bee was support. The Fiery Men both use fire attacks as well as held weapons, the Beetle would tank the flames and block the weapons that came too close to the Bee with its tough exoskeleton and horn. 

Meanwhile the Bee with its speed would silently attack the Fiery Men one-by-one to lessen their numerical disadvantage. It would wait for one of them to be caught off guard and that is when it strikes with its claws. 

Rimuru watches from afar with a grin, in terms of magicules both Insects are only B-plus similar to the Fiery Men. And yet, they could be considered A-minus with how well they could fight of ten, though compatibility is also a factor with how tough the Insects truly are. 

"Can't wait for them to grow strong enough to be an asset." Rimuru turned and left the training ground with Noir. 

Next would be Jahil's Facility, they have made a lot of progress with their creation of the perfect test subject. Thanks to Violet's subordinates and her participation, they manage to acquire another Queen. 

Another thing is that the Queen actually produced a King and its guards, Rimuru and Jahil forced it to *cough* make Queens *cough* through some of the captured women from different races and worlds. 

The facility in question is now going strong with ten Queens all eating and producing test subjects for Jahil. Although, "Not one manage to survive anything stronger than magisteel." As per Jahil's words. 

The goal was to transform the bones and exoskeleton of the insects with stronger metals. However progress is very slow as presented, that is why more Queens were necessary. 

With each one have a different set of meals and intakes, to find the most suitable menu for raising and creating the best test subjects. 

"Yo," Rimuru waved as he saw Jahil with a Chimera Ant that looks like a mix of Beetle and Human strapped down. Jahil looked towards Rimuru and nodded and continued in injecting liquified mithril into the bones of the screaming insect.

"Kik! Kee! KEE!! KI-!......" Soon it stopped screaming, and a demon who was helping Jahil confirmed that the Insect died. 

"Tsk!" Jahil took of his face mask and ordered the others to dispose of the Chimera Ant. They carried it and had it feed to one of the Queens. 

A/N: Recycling lol 

 "Another failed one huh." Rimuru said as he looked at Jahil's pissed expression.

"Yeah, nothing new." Jahil answered. "Can't be helped, we just recently manage to place magisteel into their bones. Patience is necessary for these types of experiments."

"True," Rimuru nodded his head. "We've done research that lasted centuries before. In fact this one is much faster than expected." 

Jahil grinned at Rimuru's words, trying to cheer him up. "Yeah, compared to your other unreasonable request." 

 "Hey, anyway things seem good." Rimuru pointed at the now empty table where the Chimera Ant previously was. "Especially that one lasted longer than in your report last week."

"That one had more than half its bones turned mithril before it died." Jahil answered. "They are adapting to be stronger, its because we feed them back to the Queen forcing the next children to be stronger and more durable." 

"Nice, so its not about checking for the correct method anymore. It's just waiting for the children to adapt enough." Rimuru clapped his hands as he realized. 

"You know, we could do the Beetle and Bee even without all of this experiment." Jahil looked towards Rimuru, "I already have experience changing bones composition to magisteel,"

"No," Rimuru replied with a serious tone. "Too risky, we only have one chance with them. Zelanus wouldn't give anymore, nor will I beg him to give me."

"Guess so," Jahil scratched his head. "Just asking." He shrugged. 

"Also I think it's about time we add genetic engineering to their dna." Rimuru pointed out.

"You sure?" Jahil raised his brow,  "We still haven't finish testing the bones."

"Sure I am," Rimuru answered. "This way, they can adapt much faster. Try adding in some spiritual dna like from Fiery or sprite spirits." 

"Got it Boss." 

Rimuru then returned to his office, continuing the day's paperwork.

The next day, Mitzrael went to Rimuru's office.

"Master Rimuru," Mitzrael peeked through the door before entering. "Mitzrael has finished the tasks Master has given Mitzrael." she stated with a bow, giving Rimuru four files that details those tasks.

"I see," Rimuru skimmed through the files, "Good work, return to your regular work." Mitzrael bowed and left.

"Noir," Rimuru said.

"Yes Rimuru-sama?" Noir answered behind him.

"Bring the other Primordial Demons here with you." Rimuru ordered, to which Noir bowed and disappeared.

Less than five minutes and all four Primordials are inside Rimuru's office.

"Do you guys want names?" Rimuru started with a question, to which all of them looked shock and bewildered before processing Rimuru's words.

"I-it would honor us to receive them."

"Though it is not necessary."

"We are more than happy just to serve Rimuru-sama"

They replied,

"You see, I'm planning on naming my top subordinates. Enki and Siren gets it in between their training. The Beetle and Bee that Zelanus gave me gets it once modifications starts." Rimuru explained with a shrug. "It wouldn't be fair to you all if I didn't give you names, don't you agree?"

"that's.." no one could affirm nor deny Rimuru's words. If they deny, they might not get a name. If they agree, they would seem greedy as a subordinate.

"Unfortunately I can't just give it to you all without achievements, it would be unfair." Rimuru said shooking his head.

The Primordials listened intently to Rimuru's every word.

"I haven't given you an official position have I? It is mostly helping other's work." Rimuru placed his chin to his arm. "So here's the deal, I finally made a position for all of you." Rimuru gave each a key.

"You all will be in charge of a certain direction of the Multiverse. I had Veldanava find the middle universe of each cardinal direction of the Multiverse." Rimuru clapped his hands.

This was the favor Rimuru asked Veldanava when he visited and drank with everyone. He asked Veldanava to locate specific Universes that can be use as bases similar to Citadel in certain areas. North, West, South, and East of the Multiverse.

This would mean that Rimuru split the multiverse into four separate areas or domains.

Rimuru pointed to Blanc, "Blanc gets Universe Polaris, you'll be in charge of all the universe of the northern Multiverse."

"Violet gets Universe Erin, the western side of the multiverse is all yours."

"Jaune, Universe Zula would be where you stay. The southern part are all yours. "

"Lastly Noir," Rimuru said to the sullen Noir. The reason being because he can no longer be at Rimuru's side at all times. As much as he wants to decline, he can't disobey his Lordships direct orders. Especially when Rimuru put the effort to give them these jobs just for them,

"You'll get the Universe Orient, and will be in charge of the Eastern part of the multiverse."

"The universes that I said would be where you will construct your headquarters." Rimuru said. "That is where the gates will be place as well. Citadel unfortunately isn't built to carry the burden of the entire Multiverse."

Rimuru means that Citadel can't handle having all of the gates installed inside it. This plan helps sort the gates and be spread out to four bases to lighten the load in Citadel.

"I'll have the gates here place and rearrange to their designated cardinal direction domains. Citadel will only house the central or the universe that are near the Cardinal Universe. Any questions?"

Noir raised his hand, "Does that mean we won't be allowed to stay in Citadel anymore Rimuru-sama?"

"No, as long as your Headquarters manage your cardinal directional domain, you could stay here. You'll still have to manage them though." Rimuru said. "the entire universe given to you will be turned into subordinates to observe the rest of your domains."

Noir's and the others mood lighten up a bit from that information.

Blanc raised her hand. "Will we be named once we start our work?"

"Haha, so here's the deal." Rimuru smirked. "I had Mitzrael locate and build a temporary HQ for each of you, you'll have to first make your entire Universe submit under your rule before you can manage the others."

"Once you make your universe submit to you, then and only then will you be named by me." Rimuru grinned. "Depending on how fast you can make them submit, you might earn the privilege of being the first being I name. Enki and Siren gets named maybe around five hundred years from now, the Beetle and Bee might be two hundred or three hundred from now."

All Primordials froze for a second.

"RI-Rimuru-sama p-pardon me but I must go now." Blanc bowed and rushed to the door.

"I too will be leaving!" Jaune rushed

"Me too!" Violet followed.

"if you'll excuse us Rimuru-sama," Noir bowed and turned "MOVE OUT OF THE WAY!" He shouted. 

Rimuru was left alone at the office chuckling at their enthusiasm.

Rimuru send them a thought communication saying that they will bring their demons with them, and spilt up the rest of the demons for each of them. This would mean, each Primordial has 1,600 demons who will support them on their rule.

"This should improve our management more or less." Rimuru muttered as he leaned on his seat. "Everyone will be even more busy now, I should focus to get more manpower."

Rimuru stood up and opened a gate to the Cardinal world. He went to Twilight's Facility to have him synthesize the spirits in the Citadel's Spirit Facilities.

"Yo, I came to grab you." Rimuru waved as Twilight waited for his arrival.

"Can't wait to see this Citadel of yours," Twilight smiled too creepily for Rimuru's liking.

"Yeah, don't steal anything." Rimuru said as he brought him to Citadel. They both arrived at the section of Citadel that has several buildings.

"So which are Spirit Facilities." Twilight asked looking at the large buildings.

Rimuru grinned "All of them."

"All of them?!" Twilight shouted, "These many," 

"Of course, as many as I can fit." Rimuru nodded to himself. "There should be at least a thousand on each of those facilities." 

"My word, amazing Rimuru-kun!" Twlight said with excitement as he rushed to enter one of the facilities. Rimuru ran to catch up to Twilight before something happens. 

*BOOM!*

"Hey what was that?!" Rimuru shouted, as several spirits escape the facility. "Damn it Twlight!"

A/N: So the explanation on the Primordial demons may be confusing, here is an image to help understand. 

The islands symbolizes the HQs(Universe), the colors should show which is for whom. They would be in charge of each direction known as the 'Cardinal Direction' the north, south, east, west and central.