Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken (LN) - Volume 21 - Chapter 2.13

Ramiris' voice echoes in the Colosseum.

Come on Dino, come out! I haven't forgotten what you did to me last time.

It's my turn to beat you to a pulp!

Ramiris was bent on revenge.

As shown by the fact that he gave Dino five "Resurrection Bracelets", he intends to kill Dino five times.

He made a series of comments that seemed to be nothing but his personal desire, as if he had lost his mind about the true purpose of the project.

Dino, on the other hand, looked relaxed.

"Hmph, Ramiris. I've noticed."

"What?

"You're out! I'm gonna take the next fight..." "Of course it's a no-go.

Dino made a foolish suggestion, but Ramiris unceremoniously rejected it. I was surprised at Dino's shamelessness in making the proposal, because it was an unforgivable proposal.

（Damn! I'm surprised that you could take my brilliant idea so easily...but, hey! I have another idea!) I grumble inwardly, but there is nothing I can do.

The enemies are Beretta and Zegion.

To tell the truth, Dino is no match for them.

Dino does not hesitate to show his best strategy.

"You lose! I hereby declare defeat !

Dino declared his defeat without even fighting.

This was the strategy he came up with after seeing Gracia's defeat.

He thought it would be better to lose quickly without fighting a hard battle.

Gracia comes back to Dino's place and mutters quietly.

Geld has become so strong. He looks like a different person from when we fought before.

"What? Did he really lose?

What are you talking about? He lost because he lost his shield...

Gracia is astonished, "Did you think it was just an act?

"By the way, I was serious too," says Pico.

Pico also declared himself.

Mai nodded her head secretly, and it was confirmed that the situation in which all the players were defeated was quite serious. At this point, Dino, with a smug look on his face, asks "You guys have enough strength to escape, don't you?

"Of course we do.

"Of course. It would be suicide to be so exhausted that you can't move.

Gracia and Pico are nodding their heads at each other.

Mai, who is a very serious person, advises us here.

"I think it's useless to declare defeat. Because you have a grudge against me, don't you? Why don't you just apologize to them and say you're sorry?" It was a surprisingly good argument.

Dino was at a loss for words and could only nod his head and say, "Oh, yes, I guess so...".

But it was too late for that decision.

What? What are you talking so naively! I don't care if I win or lose. I just want to see your crying face!

Ramiris' selfishness exploded, and Dino was forced to fight.

If he had apologized a little earlier, Ramiris might have changed his mind.

But that was a hypothetical situation, and Dino's chance to try it had passed.

With a dead-eyed look, Dino turned his attention to Beretta and Zegion.

There is no way I can win..." he thought hopelessly.

But then a small question occurred to me.

（What is it? Was Zegion's magicule volume that small?) It was a strange feeling that I could feel only because I had fought with Dino once.

The sense of coercion that I felt from Zegion seemed to be a little weak.

But Dino had no time to worry about such questions.

The moment of destiny that he had been trying to postpone was about to begin.

Ramiris called out to Beretta.

Beretta-chan...you can lose, but only after you make Dino suffer!

"Hmmm, you must be joking. If you lose many times, you will get a habit of losing. I'll win this time.

Hearing this, Dino gets depressed.

（Damn it, Vega! Hurry up, I don't care if we don't make it in time !) I guess it's not Vega but Dino who is in trouble if we don't make it on time...

Dino let out a big sigh, and he looked unwilling to do anything.

Beretta was also getting stronger.

As Gracia said, her presence had grown surprisingly strong in a short time. In Dino's view, he was still the stronger of the two. But that was only if he did not have any troublesome authority.

And with Zegion on the other side, it would be meaningless just to beat Beretta.

Thinking that it was over, Dino headed for Colosseum.

He faced Beretta.

Dino is relieved that Zegion did not come out.

They stare at each other for a while.

Then, let's get started!

Ramiris shouted happily, and the battle began.

Unlike Pico and Gracia, Dino is not so fond of fighting.

Rather, he dislikes it because it is troublesome.

Dino was not allowed to abstain, but he was going to lose while pretending that he was doing his best.

I was not allowed to abstain, but I was planning to lose while pretending to do my best.

However, that was not the case.

I thought I lightly avoided Beretta's fist, but her arm ignored the structure and shot at Dino.

It undulated like a snake, extending and contracting at will, and even splitting apart. It was no longer a punch, but a powerful, intentional messenger.

(Ignoring its appearance?!). I mean, it's not the same thing as before. Gracia is right...), Dino agrees.

He had heard that Beretta was a majin form (golem) created by a demon possessing a magisteel doll made by Rimuru. However, it has now been completely assimilated, and its movements are so smooth that one does not feel the hardness of the steel.

In a moment of attack and defense, Dino saw through Beretta's danger.

Although her presence increased, her appearance did not change, but when they started to fight, the difference was obvious.

In an instant, he discarded the naive idea that he could defeat Beretta at any moment. It would have been easy to beat him before, but it was impossible now. It seemed to me that even if Dino was serious, it would be difficult to beat him.

(I mean, he has grown too much in such a short period of time...)

Kumara and Geld's growth was extraordinary, but Apito and Beretta's growth was even greater. Apito, for example, seems to have grown stronger in the process of fighting against Mai, and it is a common knowledge that Rimuru's subordinates will hurt you if you underestimate them.

However, Dino does not take a disrespect to his opponents. (On the contrary, I respect him, so please don't bully me any more!) ) Thinking such a thing, Dino runs away from Beretta.

Beretta's fist hits the ground.

It looks soft, but it is actually a mass of "hihiirokane". She has no weapon, but that's because she doesn't need one.

Beretta's fist is harder than a bad hammer. Their power was beyond comparison.

Beretta did not seem to be using any mysterious power, but she was a troublesome enough opponent even for a mere combat fight.

For Dino, who had been wary of Zegion only, Beretta's growth was unexpected. And yet, Beretta was not the only enemy.

There was still Zegion, an absolute powerhouse, standing behind them.

Dino is at a loss for what to do, and he is tempted to bemoan the impermanence of the world, wondering why he is in this predicament. However, he will buy time. But I try to buy time, running away from the situation as much as possible so as not to feel any pain.

This was the best solution that Dino, who had given up trying to beat Beretta, could have come up with.

And yet...

Dino's feet turned into a swamp.

Oh, no! By the time Dino realized this, it was too late, and his feet were caught in the ground.

He is knee-deep in the ground, but that is not the end of it.

The ground transformed into fluid metal and further engulfed Dino. It was now difficult to escape by force. The metallic mud became a fetter, holding Dino captive.

The more he struggled, the more Dino's lower body was buried deep in the ground. Moreover, the ground hardened and hardened like steel so that Dino could not escape.

It was the liquefaction and hardening of the ground by Beretta's combined technique of 'mineral domination' and 'geo-manipulation.

Dino gave up instantly.

Beretta had been the guardian of Ramiris, and had once controlled the Dungeon's Elite Ten. Moreover, she used to be a greater demon who used to be a servant of black, and she was not weak.

However, Dino did not expect that he would be beaten so easily.

"Hey, you didn't have this kind of power when I was in the labyrinth ! He has given up on the idea of escape, so he is very determined, as if he has nothing more to lose.

They did not have this kind of power when they fought before. This means that he has gained this power in a short period of time before the rematch with Dino.

I thought it was a lie, but I had to admit the reality.

Beretta coldly told Dino who was thinking in such a carefree way.

"Is that so? But you can use it now.

Dino was about to say, "Of course you can," but he didn't say it aloud. As soon as Beretta said that, she exercised her power and pierced Dino's body with a metal spear. Dino's consciousness was darkened by this, and Beretta's victory was assured.