Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken (LN) - Volume 21 - Chapter 1.09

Inevitably, both Veldora and Dagruel were highly resistant to lightning. Therefore, it would be meaningless to just hit each other with lightning blasts. Yet, Veldora and Dagruel converted each other's fighting aura into lightning and hit each other. The lightning, which was so powerful that it could obliterate an army of 10,000 men in an instant, dissipated in the air, unable to even touch each other's skin. This was the result of the 'Barrier' they were wearing, which caused the different energies to interfere with each other and create a vast column of lightning over a vast area of the battlefield.

Within a few minutes, the battlefield became a screaming inferno. Both sides had set up defensive positions in advance, so there were no casualties. However, they were so exhausted that it was difficult for them to maintain their defensive positions.

They thought to each other, "This is not good. We would not be able to witness the myth, but we would all perish as collateral damage."

As soon as Luminas realized this, she shouted. "Evil dragon! This is why I don't like people who don't know how to take it easy!"

It's no use complaining, but Luminas was very harsh because of the trouble she had suffered from Veldora many times. It was just a way of venting her frustration, but someone else responded to her.

"I understand. If our generals get really violent, it's not good for the people below us."

It was Basara. They were worried about the strength of the 'Defense Barrier' they had built by themselves, so they approached the Luminas group thinking of using them as a shield. As the 'Barrier' of the two camps made contact with each other, Luminas' complaint was heard.

Basara just muttered a few words in agreement. He did not think that Luminas could hear him, and he had no other intention. However, Luminas was a hell-ear. She noticed Basara's reply and glanced at him.

"Hmmm. If we continue like this, both camps' 'Barriers' will falter. If that happens, only a few will survive..."

The Titans would be wiped out, even if their own camp was not. Luminas did not want to exterminate the Titans. She and Dagruel were on bad terms, but that was because of a grudge. She thought that it would be bad for her sleep to take all of them with her in their quarrel. She wanted to save the lives she could, if possible. There was only one chance that all of them could survive.

There was a moment of hesitation. Luminas decided to speak to Basara.

"Basara, I have a proposal for you, since I believe you are brave enough to defeat Louis and Gunther."

It was a thought that echoed through the minds of the entire army. This meant that the negotiations were taking place in a situation where even the ends of both camps were listening. Basara steeled himself against answering carelessly.

"I'm listening, Blood-sucking demon queen."

"You must cooperate with me."

"What?"

"We must all form a defensive formation. We'll need to gather all of our strength and have Shion reinforce it."

This was the answer that Luminas came up with. On this battlefield, it is difficult for people who have been enemies to suddenly cooperate with each other. However, if they did not do it, they would all die. Basara understood this.

"This is a proposal, but in effect, it is our salvation..."

If only Luminas with Shion could survive, they might be able to survive. Certainly, it would be easier if Basara and the others cooperated. Even considering that, it was not enough reason to help their arch-enemy.

"I mean, it would be better to take advantage of this situation and get rid of us. And yet, this queen is so kind."

"We're no match for her," Basara thought. "I'll be glad to take you up on your offer. You fellows have nothing to complain about?"

The Titans responded! They responded. Thus, Luminas' proposal was unanimously accepted. Thus, everyone survived.

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Dagruel manipulated waves at will. Shaking the earth could cause earthquakes, and shaking the atmosphere could generate electrical discharges. It was also easy to create a vacuum wave by intentionally manipulating air currents. However, this did not work with Veldora. It was natural. Veldora, after all, was an incarnation of a windstorm. Dagruel was well aware of this, and there was nothing to panic about now. They had been quarreling with each other for many years, and they knew each other's nature very well. Nevertheless, the story is different now.

With his own full power—now that he had become a part of the Trinity—Dagruel thought he would have the upper hand against Veldora.

"Come to think of it, this is the first time I've tested this power on you."

"Hmm. I must tell you, I'm not the same as I used to be."

"Give me that. I've prepared an excuse for you if I lose!"

It was the first time that Dagruel had released his true power since his defeat at the hands of Veldanava. Even if Fenn had not been sealed, he would not have needed his power. Dagruel himself was that strong. But now that he had become an Ashura, even his former self seemed small. Dagruel realized that his blood was boiling and he was excited.

Now was the time to face off against his long-time opponent. He was convinced that Veldora, once his equal, was no match for the Trinity. Magic would not work. Now that he had three faces and six arms, he had no blind spot. Even before that, his body, which had reached the highest hardness, even surpassing that of a vajra stone by his 'hardening ability,' could repel any attack. For example, even if a Glassord with a mythical-grade body attacked the current Trinity (Ashura), it would not be able to inflict even a single wound on him. That is how invincible Dagruel is now.

So, he said arrogantly, "Let me have some fun, Veldora!"

To which Veldora replied with a laugh, "Kwah-ha-ha-ha!”

“Stop laughing! Bark when you win."

Even in front of Dagruel, Veldora was the same as usual. No fear, no pride, no overconfidence in his own strength. He was simply and genuinely ready for battle. It was the way of a warrior. Veldora understood this. If he lost, Luminas and Shion would not survive either. Veldora would not allow it. Now that he had a burden to bear, Veldora was serious despite his playfulness.

The battle that began in this way resembled a great battle of monsters. Veldora shot a monstrous ray of light—Thunderstorm—from his mouth. He charged magicule particles compressed inside his body and shot them out as a cannonball. Accelerated to sub-light speed, it was as powerful as a charged particle cannon. Naturally, it was impossible to avoid it, and just as it was about to hit Dagruel with a discharge after passing by, it was grabbed by one of Dagruel's outstretched arms and vanished.

"You are so boring, Veldora. These kinds of tricks won't work on me."

Dagruel's words were not intended as an insult but as his true intention.