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Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken (LN) - Volume 21 - Chapter 1.03




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Dagruel stood tall like a towering wall. Standing in front of him, Shion readied her daggers with delight.

"I've kept you waiting, haven't I? So, I will entertain you a little more this time."

"Hmm. Well, I'll take you at your word."

The two nodded at each other comfortably, and then faced each other again.

"I must live up to your expectations!"

In the frozen world, the real battle between Dagruel and Shion was about to begin.

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Shion reflected on the situation. Inside Shion's mind, tempers flared. She was angry that Dagruel had taken advantage of her and that she was no match for him. Anger at the fact that her own men and those of the SS were being defeated. A sense of helplessness in the face of an unreasonable reality. Feelings of inadequacy and frustration, and envy for the strong. She swallowed all these feelings and suppressed them with her calm judgment.

Anger was the driving force. She did not run wild as she used to do. She thought about what she could do and what she could not do. Shion did not hesitate. She did not hate her opponents, but observed them with her soul. Shion already knew that good or evil—in itself—has no meaning. In the midst of battle, unnecessary information is useless. Can we conquer it or not? That was all that mattered.

Shion put aside her swirling emotions and accepted things as they were. Following Rimuru's words, Shion put them into practice. No matter how absurd and difficult the idealism may be, she did so honestly and simply. As a result, Shion had come to intuit the essence of things with her soul.

Shion's intuition was demonstrated in the battle against Dagruel. Shion felt Dagruel's bottomless and overwhelming awesomeness even before the battle. Hidden in his gentle appearance, hidden before, was a raging soul, a fierceness that she had never noticed before. Or perhaps that is the ultimate perfection that Shion is striving for. Dagruel embodies this, and it makes Shion shudder.

If one thinks about it calmly, the difference in power between Dagruel and Shion is obvious. It was obvious that they could not even compete on the same level. But still. Shion did not have the word 'retreat' in her vocabulary.

Rimuru's plan was perfect. There must be a reason why Shion was placed here, because it had to be so. Therefore, there was no reason for Shion to retreat unless she was ordered to do so. This was Shion's thinking. She genuinely believed in Rimuru. In a sense, it was an abandonment of thought. However, for Shion, Rimuru's order was supreme and everything.

(Rimuru-sama would not let us die in vain without doing something. This situation must have a meaning... then I will do my best to obey until new orders are given.)

A person without hesitation is strong. Shion did not fear even death, but maintained the front line with undaunted determination. It was this kind of Shion that moved the heart of Luminas.

The noble Blood-sucking Princess hated to be defiled. That's why Luminas had planned everything and set up a trap with a perfect lineup.

Since the trap was broken, there was no possibility of victory left. Even Shion could understand this, so how could the wise Luminas not understand it?

The right thing to do was to join Rimuru's forces guarding the labyrinth of Ramiris while preserving as much strength as possible. Shion, who had so much thought of this, did not resent Luminas' choice. On the contrary, 'A wise Luminas would quickly get out of this battle zone. At least, she would stop Luminas from leaving this battlefield.

(Luminas-sama's help was unexpected. If it had been only me, I would have been defeated a long time ago. But it was a choice like 'fufufu,' if I may say so.)

Demon Lord Luminas was not what Shion had expected. But that made Shion happy. It was reassuring to know that you have friends you can trust. Shion was glad to have touched the heart of Luminas in the end, even if she would have to die here, or even more so.

Dagruel was strong. Shion realized this when she actually crossed swords with him. Dagruel was still hiding his power, Shion was sure of it. If he really wanted to, she would be easily swallowed up by his power. Defeat is certain. But if even that was what Rimuru wanted, Shion's role was obvious. She must find out the true nature of Dagruel, and then lead it to the next step.

With this determination, Shion's challenges, which could be called reckless, were repeated. Shion wielded her sword as if it were a model of what Dagruel should be. Shion wielded her sword as if it were a model for Dagruel, the man he should aspire to be.

Then, after repeating "death and rebirth" by the power of Luminas...

Time stands still. On the edge of Shion's perception, the world has lost its color.

Not yet! It's not over yet! Shion tries to roar with spirit, but her body does not respond. She stays still, unable to get up. In fact, she could not even open her mouth. She could not move even for a second. Only her consciousness continued to be puzzled. But Shion does not give up. The colors fading from the world are burned into her mind. That moment must be the cause of this mysterious phenomenon.

(Then, all we have to do is to reproduce it!)

It was an absurd theory. Unless we are guided by a great destiny like a Hero, it is impossible for us to control time with our unique level of power. But, but... Shion neither knew nor cared about such truths. If there is a possibility, the only thing left to do is to do it.

Shion activates the Unique Skill 'Cook' and remakes her body. As a result, her body, which had been optimized over and over again, accepted Shion's request this time. The only thing that matters is the result. Shion had transcended logic and made the "Suspended World" her own. But it was only a process. The goal was far, far away, and Shion was still a challenger.

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A sword flashed in the air. It is a metaphor, for in a world without light, swords would not sparkle. But with a sharpness that can only be described as such, Shion's sword strike struck Dagruel. In the "Suspended World" where all physical binding power has been lost, Dagruel was in control of his body with his own will. He hardened his own body harder than a vajra stone and caught Shion's blow with both arms.

As a result, Dagruel fell to the ground on both knees. Dagruel was unable to catch the force of Shion's sword as it came down from the top and was engulfed by the force of the blow. Dagruel's eyes widened.

In the Suspended World, there is no vibration of air. All connections are severed, preventing the transmission of energy and the exertion of will. Under these conditions, the body feels as if it's scraping through a dense medium, making it impossible to gain propulsive force by kicking the ground. The force of such an action would only gouge the earth, causing the foot to slip, much like Dagruel’s.

In this world, the laws of physics don’t apply, and magical laws are almost entirely ineffective. The battle under these conditions is unlike any other. Dagruel, with a surge of power, repelled Shion’s sword. This time, Shion was firmly planted on the ground with both feet.

After several rounds of sword and fist exchanges, both fighters began to adapt. Dagruel relied on his instincts, and Shion learned from the ongoing fight. The battle grew more intense, not just in appearance but in the attack and defense of authority.

Dagruel, being an ultimate life form close to a True Dragon, does not possess an Ultimate Skill. Just swinging his fist generates destructive force that defies physics, causing localized destruction when released. However, in the Suspended World, these powers are meaningless, greatly limiting Dagruel's abilities. At this point, fate began to favor Shion.





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