Volume 3
Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken (WN) Chapter 217
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Guro
Vs Dagruel Part 6
Shion’s innermost
thoughts were swirling in fury.
She was angry at having
been toyed with by Dagruel, as though she stood no chance whatsoever.
Her rage, as she watched
her Elite Guard fall one after another
Her feelings of powerlessness
and dismay, and her yearning towards the strong— she acknowledges all of these
emotions, except envy which has swelled up, and restrains her remaining
emotions.
This was unlike her past
rampaging self, who simply faced her opposition with all her hatred, seeing
them only as her enemy, she was now observing with her soul.
Is it good or is it bad.
That itself, is not the point.
What really important is
whether she can suppress it or not.
These swirling emotions
within her, were but a hindrance to Shion.
But, the thorn of envy
which was supposed to have disappeared, interferes with her thoughts
regardless, as though stabbing at her heart.
Shion has always thought
of being the number one most important existence to Demon Lord Rimuru. But,
that is simply self conceit. But it was also because she understood this
emotion all too well, that it was so difficult to extinguish her envy towards
other beings that were stronger than herself or showed greater promise.
But even so――
Shion has put into
practice, the act of accepting things for what they are.
As per Rimuru’s words,
it is the concept of seeing the true nature of everything with your soul.
As a result, though it
didn’t cause any drastic changes, Shion’s true nature underwent a placid
change.
She now fully
understands her own strength that is not swayed by her emotions, her own true
worth.
With the exception of
the thorn of envy, all of Shion’s remaining thoughts are now clearly unified.
It was a mental change,
not a physical one.
Shion’s evolution was
occurring in a manner not visible to others.
The battle with Dagruel
began.
Her soul understood
right after that. Just how unfathomable and overpowering Dagruel really was.
When they first met she
never did notice, that hidden under his unassuming appearance, lied a furious
raging soul.
It can also be said,
that seeing her ideal, the ultimate complete form that she pursued, gave Shion
the shivers.
If she was to think
about it calmly, the fact that the difference in power between herself and
Dagruel was decisive, it was all too obvious that this wasn’t a matter where
she was able to stand against him or not.
But, even so.
The word
“retreat” does not exist in Shion’s dictionary.
Rimuru’s strategy is
flawless. That is how it must be.
What that means, is that
so long as there are no further orders, she has no reason to fall back. That,
was what Shion thought.
Purely believing in
Rimuru, following her orders to the letter.
In a sense, one could
say she has stopped thinking. But, to Shion, Rimuru’s orders are absolute and
is the only thing that mattered to her.
(That Person, won’t blindly give orders
without some form of insurance elsewhere. Then, until further orders are given,
all I need is to do what I was ordered to.)
This was why, Shion
shows no fear in the face of death, and holds the lines with the resolve of not
retreating.
Ruminas’ cooperation was
mostly unexpected.
The prideful vampire
princess, vehemently hated putting herself at risk.
With as much wisdom she
had, she more than understood how impossible victory is at this point.
Shion thought, that
Ruminas should have already fled from this battlefield, if she already knew
that much.
(This is really unexpected. If I was alone, I
should have been taken out of the picture long ago.
Demon Lord Ruminas, is
my impression of her mistaken…
Hmm, maybe that’s
also――)
Such idle thoughts
surfaced briefly, but Shion quickly shoved that to the back of her head.
Shion doesn’t have the
elbowroom for such thoughts, she fully understood that.
At any rate, now that
she has crossed swords with him, she could tell, that Dagruel still has
something up his sleeves.
If he were to really get
serious, she would be swallowed up by that power all too easily, that was what
it felt like to Shion.
If so, her objective
would be to resist as much as she possibly could, so as to properly understand
the true essence of that power.
With that firm resolve,
Shion has continuously took to the challenge in an almost reckless manner.
Against Dagruel, whose
essence was similar to her own.
Shion brandishes her
blade, to carve into her own soul the form she pursues, which she sees in
Dagruel.
And so, the cycle
repeats as Ruminas revives her――
――The World’s Time
stopped――
Before Shion’s
consciousness, lied a world without color.
“Not yet! It’s not over
yet!!”
She tried to open her
mouth with the intention to roar out as such, but Shion’s body showed no
response.
Her body was stopped
where she was, unable to stand up. Rather, she was unable to even open her
mouth.
As this happened, the thorn
of
『
Envy
』
which has been a
nuisance to Shion’s emotions for the longest time, the root that was lodged in
her Core (heart) which caused all her emotional problems, it felt as though it
just went and disappeared.
As the same time,
“White Frost Dragon” Velzard awakened the Ultimate Skill
『
Envious
Lord Leviathan
』
, but this was not something Shion knows
of, and it wasn’t something she would care about either.
The important thing, was
that the emotion that was hindering her is gone now, that was all.
(As expected of Rimuru-sama. To have even
foresaw this happening!)
This was but Shion
jumping to conclusions, but it was the truth to Shion.
Elation and yearning
filled Shion’s heart, and what felt like an unbelievable amount of power welled
out from within.
Pure unbridled violence.
The power to destroy.
Irrelevant to good and
evil, the Tyrant’s Power.
《
Individual: Shion
undergo ability evolution, Ultimate Skill
『
Tyrannous Lord
Susanoo
』
was acquired.
》
The voice of the world
resounded.
Shortly after, Shion’s
consciousness returned.
She was in the colorless
world still, but she has no problems with her cognizance.
In place of sound, an
individual’s will is transmitted directly. Which meant, that words are not
needed.
In this Frozen World,
which is governed by its own set of special “rules”, Shion started to
adapt immediately.
Ultimate Skill
『
Tyrannous
Lord Susanoo
』
, made that possible.
The foundations of her
skill evolution were more than sufficient.
(Much appreciated, Rimuru-sama!)
That, was Ciel’s
handiwork, with her foresight of Shion’s evolution.
Even though she has only
just obtained Ultimate Skill
『
Tyrannous Lord Susanoo
』
,
it easily became fully optimized, and was “fitted” onto Shion.
For Shion who has
constantly been evolving her mental state, controlling this boisterous energy
was all too easy.
In fact, it was because
this was possible, that she awakened to this ability.
Mind over body.
Thus, with the evolution
of her mind, it also triggered Shion’s racial awakening.
She is now a Combat
Spirit Oni (High Rank Divine Monster Spirit), a being which specializes in
physical combat.
A spiritual entity that
can infinitely regenerate its physical body. But, has attacks that are capable
of destroying the opposition’s soul.
Shion has evolved into
what can be called the Natural Enemy of Spiritual Lifeforms (Energy Creature)
[1]
.
She makes use of the
Energy borrowed from Veldora, to compensate for what she could not make up for
herself.
And, once
again
…. , Shion recreates her own
body. Into a body that is optimized and purely made for combat.
She notices at this
moment, that she has been unconsciously borrowing power from Veldora.
Her consciousness which
felt like it was mostly instinctual and roaming within a fog, now felt
refreshed as though under a clear blue sky.
Shion has now fully
awakened.
Shion takes her stance,
with her beloved katana “True: Hercules’ Edge
[2]
“.
「
I have kept you waiting.
However, as you hoped for, I shall give you some amusement.
」
She speaks to Dagruel,
in a polite manner.
In this Frozen World, Dagruel
and Shion’s true battle begins.
A flash of blades
crossing.
That was but a metaphor,
as such phenomena do not happen in this world without light.
But, this was the only
appropriate way to describe what was happening, as Shion’s swings assault Dagruel.
Hardening his body
beyond the hardness of diamonds, Dagruel receives the attack with his two arms.
But, due to taking the
impact from the katana swung from an overhead stance, both of Dagruel’s knees
sunk into the ground.
Dagruel opened his eyes
wide.
In this Stopped World,
the air won’t get vibrated.
As there is no medium
now, energy transmissions do not happen.
It is now a situation
where one would need to push their way through the molecules with their own
bodies.
Which also meant, it is
also impossible to gain momentum from kicking off the ground. Impacts generated
by the force directly dig into the earth, which results in what just happened
to Dagruel at this moment.
The laws of physics do
not apply in this Frozen World.
As for the laws of
magic, it is impossible to activate almost every known type.
It’s obvious, that
combat in such special circumstances will differ from the norm.
Dagruel clicks his
tongue, releasing excessive amounts of his power, and pushed back Shion’s
katana. Inversely, this time it was Shion whose legs were caught in the ground.
The two continued
exchanges between blade and fist, and slowly both sides naturally grasped the
nature of how combat flows.
Dagruel followed his
instincts, while Shion learnt from the situations that happened.
The battle intensified.
It wasn’t just the
appearance that looked intense, the invisible battle between abilities was
taken into account too.
Dagruel, had no Ultimate
Skill of his own.
His existence alone can
be called “Ultimate”, as a being who is almost equal to the True
Dragons.
His fists alone could
cause destruction on levels that warp the laws of physics, the special
vibrations caused would interfere with the earth and the atmosphere, resulting
in storms of destruction.
But, even such special
powers, held no meaning in this Frozen World.
「
Shion, I have no clue
how long that sister of mine is going to stop time.
What’s definite, is that
your chance at victory is only possible within this Frozen World, that alone.
When time flows,
Dagruel’s powers will come into effect. Keep that in mind.
」
Veldora’s words, were
delivered telepathically to Shion.
「
My gratitude for the
advice. Veldora-sama.
」
Shion gave her thanks,
but in truth she did not understand the real meaning of those words.
But, on a instinctual
level she recognized the danger.
As of now, the
destructive vibrations in Dagruel’s fists, only affect the area that it hits.
That was the reason how Shion is battling on equal footing with Dagruel, as she
is responding on that assumption.
But, it was very likely
what Veldora’s words meant, was that Dagruel’s attacks are able to connect in a
wider area when time is not stopped, that much can be assumed.
This wasn’t anything
conclusive unless she took a hit for confirmation, but the danger wasn’t hard
to imagine.
That’s not something
anybody would want to test out.
With the intent of a
short decisive battle, Shion increased her swinging speed one more level.
Dagruel with his
hardened body, repels Shion’s katana with his bare hands.
「
Hou, having exchanged
this many blows with me, not even a chip on that blade.
」
Conversely, Dagruel
commended Shion’s katana which was unblemished.
His praise was not
empty, and Shion also felt that he meant what he said.
「
Naturally. This beloved
katana of mine, was given to me from Rimuru-sama.
I pour my heart and soul
into it every day, you can call it another part of my body at this point.
」
Just as Shion said, she
polishes her katana daily, and it has become accustomed to her aura.
Calling it a part of her
body is no exaggeration, as “True: Hercules’ Edge” also evolved into
the God class together with Shion’s evolution.
It was because of this
that it is immune to Dagruel’s Weapon Destruction ability, but this should be
called good luck for Shion.
And, what was really
lucky, would be the similitude of their abilities.
Shion’s ability, which
could be called the natural enemy of spiritual entities, Minus Break.
Activating the effects
through her normal attacks with her katana, she plunders the target’s Energy.
The effect activates even if the attack is blocked.
In addition, along with
the fact that she is capable of converting the energy borrowed from Veldora
into her own, she is able to make use of any energy that is plundered.
Though she has an upper
limit to her own Energy, she can just use her opponent’s Energy to cover for
her own losses.
It can be said this
ability further exemplified Shion’s immortal status.
And finally, as per the
name of the Tyrant, being able to control any kind of riotous Energy, is what
should be said to be the true worth of Shion’s ability.
For Shion to be able to
even properly exist before a being such as Dagruel who is a mass of Energy, is
precisely thanks to the abilities of the awakened
『
Tyrannous Lord Susanoo
』
.
In comparison, Dagruel’s
very existence is a supernatural phenomena.
Hardened Defense
?
Weapon
Destruction
?
Existence Destruction
?
Magic
Immunity
?
Neutralize Attribute
?
Ignore Defense――
These, are but some of
the abilities he wield as an Ultimate Living Being.
Under normal
circumstances, engaging in melee combat with Dagruel is utterly suicidal.
Transcending physical
and magical elements, an existance likened to a God of Destruction. That, was
Dagruel.
But, the ability
『
Tyrannous
Lord Susanoo
』
that Shion awakened to, gave Shion the
means to stand against Dagruel.
Which meant, the ability
is capable of something similar(to Dagruel).
The ability of Unique
Skill
『
Cook
』
,
to “bring a desired result of the user” has evolved――into complete
manipulation over the law of causality
This isn’t something on
the level of Majin Laplace’s
『
Future Vision
』
,
it is an Absolute ability.
It is not prediction,
but purposefully causing a result that is intended.
Before Shion evolved,
her being able to move when time was stopped, was due to the effects of her
Unique Skill
『
Cook
』
.
Being able to control
the law of causality, meant becoming unrivaled, in a world where time is
stopped.
All cause and effect, so
long as they are in a world where time does not flow, Shion’s will is given the
highest priority in such a world.
「
――how unbelievable….
For her abilities to be above mine――
」
In terms of Max Energy,
Dagruel had many more times the amount Shoin had, but Shion was able to stand
toe to toe against him because of that fact.
However, even with
Shion’s new abilities, it is impossible for her to overpower Dagruel.
That, was proof of the
similitude between Shion and Dagruel.
If you were to compare
their abilities, Shion is superior. But, the two of them are on par with each
other if you take the overall power into account.
After a number more
exchanges, Dagruel noticed this.
His face turned bitter,
as he glared at Shion.
Dagruel has noticed,
that his abilities were being nullified. That, was caused by an ability that
was similar to Dagruel’s true nature.
Which was why they
rejected each other, and both sides were nullified.
In this
『
Suspended
World
』
where
all forms of disaster causing supernatural powers are sealed, Shion and Dagruel
lacked the power to deal a decisive blow to either side and were locked in an
unending brawl.
Attacks which were
supposed to ignore defense and cause damage, were being completely evaded so
fatal damage is avoided.
Both sides nullified the
opposition’s attacks, and simply consumed their Energy.
If this went on, in this
Frozen World, it looked like a scene which would make one think of a
never-ending battle.
But that balance, would
be broken in a single moment.
That’s right, time
started moving once more.
At that exact moment,
Dagruel became certain of his victory.
His superpowers which
were sealed are now released. What that implied, was that he is now able to
unleash those superpowers which gave him the nickname “Earthquake”.
Dagruel, releases a
massive all range attack onto Shion.
They were equal in the
Stopped World due to her abilities, but things are different now that the laws
of physics are back in motion.
The number of rules to
control exponentially increased, which created many more results from cause and
effect.
Complete predictions,
and phenomena control has become more difficult to accomplish. That was already
a feat, when the opponent was on equal footing.
As per Veldora’s
warning, Shion’s only chance at victory was while the Stopped World was in
effect.
The ground quaked, with
tremors that made standing up nigh impossible. At the same time, the atmosphere
roared as it twisted, and lightning crackled.
All of that, culminated
into the attack onto Shion, assaulting her all at once.
With the effect of the
absolute ability of Ignore Defense attached, all for the express purpose of
taking Shion’s life――
Even with Ultimate Skill
『
Tyrannous
Lord Susanoo
』
, nullifying all of that was impossible.
(The overwhelming difference in Energy, is the
biggest wall between you(Shion) and me!)
Dagruel’s inner exclamation,
did not reach Shion.
All of the attacks had
the intent to take the target’s life.
And so, Dagruel who had
total confidence in his victory――
「
Chaotic
Fate!!
[3]
」
Opened his eyes in
disbelief.
Shion, has moved in for
the counterattack.
Shion understood that
she was unable to totally defend against the attack, so she discarded defense,
and put in everything she had into offence.
(The fool! Do you intend to perish!?)
Toward the blade which
was swinging upwards in his direction, Dagruel extended his left hand out to
nullify it ―― only to show confusion when that very blade disappeared.
Right after, the burning
sensation of pain ―― pain, which he has not felt in a few millennia ―― reached
his brain.
Shion’s finishing attack
slipped through Dagruel’s cognizance, and reached his body.
However――
Shion’s body too, took
the full brunt of the multitude of attacks that were born from Dagruel’s
superpowers.
Even if Shion’s body had
gone through evolution, this attack was fatal ―― or, should have been.
「
Re:Birth
(Resurrection)!!
」
A chilling voice,
reverberated across the battlefield.
Shion who was doomed to
perish, was brought back from the abyss of death, by Demon Lord Ruminas’
Ultimate Skill
『
Lustful Lord Asmodeus
』
.
If time is flowing, that
means support from Ruminas can be counted on too. With that reasoning, it was
Shion’s strategic victory.
Shion placed her bet on
Ruminas reviving her and not retreating.
「
Fufufu,
thank you very much, Demon Lord Ruminas.
」
「
You
blockhead…. You totally anticipated me giving a helping hand didn’t you?
」
「
Of
course, I believed in you. Demon Lord Ruminas.
」
「
Just
call me Ruminas. I too, shall address you as Shion from today onwards. Any
complaints?
」
「
No….
Not at all, Ruminas. I too, shall think of you as a friend from today onwards.
」
「
Fuhn!
Do as you like!
[4]
」
Ruminas’ face was
flushed scarlet, even though she said that. The same can be said for Shion――
When their two faces
met, both averted away as though embarrassed.
The battlefield’s
tension in their vicinity loosened.
The fighting was still
ongoing at the other locations, but with the fall of the head of one side, it
affected the morale of both sides in no time at all.
Anxiety could be seen in
the Giant Army, which resulted in the defense forces gaining the upper hand.
The one on one battles
between Grasword and Albert, Fenn and Adalman restarted, but the giant side
lost much of their earlier momentum.
The defeat of their
elder brother, has probably affected the both of them too.
And amongst all of that,
「
Kua
ーーー
hahhahhah!
」
A certain someone not
reading the mood laughed.
It was Veldora.
「
Well
done! You did splendidly, Shion. Well done indeed. You went above and beyond
what I have predicted!
」
Veldora laughed
pleasantly.
Ruminas glared at the
laughing Veldora,
「
What,
you were around? You stupid Lizard (Evil Dragon)
[5]
!
And spat her piece.
Veldora was spooked for
a moment, he then puffed up his chest as he pulled himself together.
「
Of
course I am, I was worried for the whole lot of you, so I was watching over
everyone!
」
He said that as though
he wanted to be thanked for it, but there was no change in Ruminas’ icy cold
attitude to him.
But, it was the truth
that he did help out albeit in the shadows.
Fact was, while the
『
Suspended World
』
was
in effect, the being(s) that were responsible for suppressing Grasword and Fenn
―― his clone that was in charge of Fenn sent out distress calls multiple times,
but they were ignored. At that time, much of his Energy was being
“borrowed” by Shion, so he didn’t have much to spare ―― were none other
than Veldora’s Parallel Existences.
Despite that, it’s not
like he can proudly say that now considering the current mood, so Veldora was
at a loss for words.
He broke out in cold
sweat, before Ruminas’ devilish heterochromia gold and silver eyes, words were
unable to exit from his mouth.
(Gu, gunuuu…. Why, am I being treated like a
villian――)
You couldn’t really
blame him for getting slightly teary eyed.
「
So,
what have you come here for? Everything is more or less wrapped up.
」
To Ruminas’ cold words,
Veldora felt like running away.
But, the one who saves
Veldora from his predicament, was Dagruel who should have been defeated by
Shion.
「
Fu,fuhahahahahaha!
It has been quite the few millennia, since my knees have made contact with the
ground.
More so, the feat of
getting blood to flow from me, there have been none except Veldanava himself.
Shion, you, have every
right to be proud!
」
Dagruel got back up, as
he said that.
The blood flowing down
from his head, showed no sign of stopping due to the effects of Shion’s
ability.
Despite that, Dagruel’s
Aura only increased in vigor.
「
Humph.
Still standing huh, as expected of Dagruel.
Shion, take a breather
where you are.
As I thought, I’m the
only one who would be able to be his opponent.
」
Veldora advanced,
towards where Dagruel was.
And――
「
You
should revert to your original form. Let us conclude this battle, with
everything we got!
」
He grandly exclaims.
Dagruel nods,
「
Fufufu.
Dragon and Titan, let me show you which is greater.
Don’t you hold back now,
Veldora!
Grasword, Fenn, come to
me.
Now is the time, for us
to show our real power!!
」
He bellows, in response
to Veldora.
His body releases an
overpowering Aura. In addition to a strange atmosphere.
Utterly oppressed by the
pressure, Shion and co. were unable to say anything at all.
Veldora glanced to Shion
and co.
「
Shion,
when the battle begins, you should put everything you have into defense.
Adalman and Albert too,
everyone need to pour everything to maintaining the barrier.
Better not lose focus,
or all of you will get dragged in and get blown――
」
Veldora spoke as though
as stating fact, like everything was already decided.
But, to his serious
tone, Shion and co, not even Ruminas refuted him.
Veldora continued
speaking.
「
Dagura,
Ryura and Debura ―― Pay attention to what you three are about to witness.
I, am going to kill your
father. Watch the battle, and burn everything that happens into your eyes.
What’s about to happen,
is a battle of Myths. All of you are witnesses to this battle――
」
Veldora subtlety
finished speaking.
「「「
――h!?
」」」
The 3 brothers were
dumbfounded unlike their usual selves.
However, they seemed to
have understood that something extraordinary is about to happen.
「「「
Understood,
Veldora-sama!
」」」
They nodded in unison,
to show their acknowledgment.
With a satisfied look,
Veldora turned to face Dagruel.
Over on that side,
Dagruel and his brothers have finished their preparations too.
「
Seal
Open, Trinity (Three in One Body!!
」
With Dagruel’s roar, the
ancient seal was broken.
The brothers Dagruel,
Grasword and Phen, were enveloped in a dazzling light.
This is, the second
coming of the Destruction God from the Age of Myths.
Clad in unimaginable
amounts of Energy, Ashura
[6]
of the Titan manifested.
Shion and co. understood
immediately in one glance, that Titan is not something any of them can match.
All except the most
powerful of beings, a True Dragon, who was before them.
「
Kuahahahaha!
Is that form are your true visage? Dagruel!
Very well! I shall take
you on with everything I have!!
」
Veldora transformed into
his Dragon Mode.
And so, the battle of
Myths, between two supernatural beings begins.
Meanwhile.
(Oh I’m so glad! Here I was worried that I
wouldn’t get my turn――)
No one would ever guess
that this was what Veldora was really thinking of at that moment.
[1]
精神生命体
(
エネルギークリーチャー
)The author give us how to read the
Kanji, the kanji is Seishin Seimeitai, the furigana is Enerugii Kuriichaa.
Should I stick with Spiritual Lifeform etc or go with Energy Creature from now?
P.S. I would also changed it from the beginning.
[2]
It has kanji of
真
(shin=True) in front of the name.
[3]
This also have addition of
真
in
the kanji of the attack so
真天地活殺崩誕
=
True:
Apocalypse and Genesis of life and death of universe
.
[4]
Tsundere vampire…… XD
[5]
Oira wa Tokage ja neyo! XD do you
guys get it ^_^)/
[6]
三面六臂
Sanmenroppi means 3 heads 6 arms,
Ashura/Asura.