northernbook Chapter 844: Hong Wan's Worry; The Show Begins
Chapter 844: Hong Wan's Worry; The Show Begins
Afterwards, Rimuru had the chief steward, Rigurd, read out Benimaru's achievements in this war.
After hearing Ligurd's announcement of Benimaru's achievements, the surrounding monsters also offered words of praise.
After all, as the general commander of the Demonic Federation, Benimaru has quite a few fans in the Demonic Federation.
The bravery of Benimaru has even spread to the surrounding countries.
The most representative of these is the 'Beast Kingdom'.
After all, Alvis, one of the three beast warriors of the Beast Kingdom, is Benimaru's admirer.
After Ligurd finished reading out all of Benimaru's achievements in this war, it was time for Rimuru to bestow his rewards.
"Before I give you the reward, I think there's something I need you to know."
Rimuru spoke to Benimaru as if to remind him.
After all, the matter of 'awakening' is of great importance and Rimuru cannot afford to make any mistakes.
Moreover, this is something that the parties involved must know.
Rimuru then conveyed the reward, which was related to the "awakening", to Benimaru.
"That's how it is. I've decided to reward you with 'awakening'."
Rimuru said to Benimaru who was kneeling below him.
When Benimaru heard that the 'reward' that Rimuru was going to give him was to 'awaken' for him, his handsome face couldn't help but be stunned.
After all, 'Hong Wan' has lived for quite a while. After becoming the general commander of the 'Demon Federation', his horizons have broadened and he naturally knows a lot.
However, even so, this was the first time he heard that someone could help with something like the 'Awakening of the Demon King'.
Isn't this a bit too... "outrageous"?!
You can't blame Hong Wan for thinking this way. You have to know that even in the entire continent, the existence of the 'Awakened Demon King' is one of the best masters among the best.
You know, not long ago, when Lord Rimuru and Lord Morax had not yet become Demon Kings, not all of the original Ten Demon Kings were at the level of True Demon Kings.
I never thought that Lord Rimuru could actually help others awaken. How could this not surprise Benimaru, a monster?
"Cough cough, cough cough"
Looking at the silent and somewhat dazed Benimaru, Rimuru coughed twice.
Whether you agree or not, just give me a definite answer!
If you don't agree, I will give up your 'Awakening' quota. You know, 'Awakening' quotas are very scarce.
Even with the 1.4 million human souls given to him by Ali, Rimuru did not believe that he could successfully awaken all the Demon Kings in the Demonic Federation who were eligible for awakening.
After all, it was just as she thought.
There are simply too many Demon Kings in the Demon Federation who are qualified to awaken.
"Benimaru, this time I've decided to allow all of you who are qualified to 'Awaken' to do so. After all, many of you have been stuck in this realm for a long time. I remember you complaining to me about this not long ago!"
Benimaru had recovered by then, and after hearing Rimuru's words that seemed like a reminder, he quickly responded.
“Yes, Rimuru-sama. However…”
At this point, a worried look appeared on Benimaru's face.
"Do you have any other ideas? Just tell me. I'm a very democratic person."
After realizing that Benimaru was indeed worried, Rimuru spoke directly to him.
Rimuru is a good and approachable leader. Just say whatever you want to say.
"Then I apologize, Rimuru-sama."
After receiving Rimuru's consent, Benimaru breathed a sigh of relief and expressed his concerns.
“Rimuru-sama, if we all awaken this time, who will protect you and Morax-sama? And what about the war between the Demonic Federation and the Empire?!”
After Hongwan expressed his concerns, the worry on his face did not diminish in the slightest.
Although the Demonic Federation now holds most of the advantages in the battle, the situation on the battlefield changes rapidly and no one knows what will happen in the next second.
If the 'Empire' attacks again when they are 'awakening', then it will be really bad.
Their 'awakening' is a small matter, after all, they can 'awaken' at any time, but the safety of the adults and the safety of the 'Demon Federation' is a big matter!
After hearing Benimaru’s concerns, Rimuru was stunned for a moment, then revealed an expression that said, “That’s it.”
I thought you were worried about something else? Turns out you were worried about this! That really gave me a fright!
Just as Rimuru was about to explain, he was interrupted by a familiar voice. The person who spoke was none other than Morax, the Rock King, one of the two leaders of the Demonic Federation, who was sitting on the other main throne.
That is Mo Li who has been slacking off and drinking tea.
"Don't worry about that. The Empire won't cause any trouble anytime soon. Even if they dare to come, Rimuru and I have a plan to deal with it."
"As for guarding and protecting the Demonic Federation, I'm here, so nothing will happen to the Demonic Federation. Just proceed with your 'awakening' with peace of mind."
Mo Li did not mention the matter of "guarding". Although it is very realistic, it is undeniable that no one in this world is qualified to guard "Mo Li", and Mo Li has no need for guarding.
Because 'Mo Li' is an invincible existence in this world. Even if they really encounter someone who is invincible to 'Mo Li', even with the help of Hong Wan, it will be of no use.
It's just a few more corpses.
After hearing Mo Li's words, Hong Wan subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief, but Hong Wan's worries were not over yet.
"The situation in the Demon Kingdom is not safe right now. If something unexpected happens during our awakening, it will lead to...
Before Hongwan finished speaking, Mo Li and Rimuru understood what Hongwan was worried about.
That’s right. This is exactly what Rimuru was worried about.
Among those who have been chosen to 'awaken', there are many who are even stronger than Rimuru was before 'awakening'.
Once they evolve, there is a high probability that they will be stronger than Rimuru himself.
The loyalty of 'Hongwan', 'Xiao' and others is worth guaranteeing, but it's better to be safe than sorry. If something goes wrong during the 'awakening' process, it may cause them to go berserk.
It will be a disaster for both themselves and the monsters in the Demon Federation.
After all, if all qualified monsters awaken, the number will be as high as more than 20. If they really go berserk, the "Demon Federation" will be in real danger.
"Runaway? Although the probability is very small, based on common sense, it is not impossible."
"But... so what? Don't forget, Benimaru. The Demonic Federation has Veldora, Ryota, and me. You think you can harm the Demonic Federation just by going berserk and doing it right under our noses?"
Although Mo Li's words were extremely calm and he didn't show any contempt at all, his arrogance was evident in his words.
“You underestimate the ‘Catastrophe Grade’ and overestimate your own awakened power. You can’t even defeat Veldora, how can you possibly pose a threat to the Demonic Federation, to me, and to Rimuru?”
Although Mo Li's words were cruel, they gave Hong Wan a reminder and warning.
Yeah! What on earth is he worried about?!
So what if they really go berserk?!
You know, the 'Demon Federation' has three 'Catastrophe Grade' ones!
Not to mention 'Emperor', the "number one person in the world"!
Even if he really awakened, 'Hongwan' felt that he might not be able to withstand even a single move from 'Emperor'.
After all, during the Paladins' invasion of the Demonic Federation, the Night Demon Queen, who was one of the Demon Lords of the Nine Heavens along with the Emperor and Lord Rimuru, could barely withstand the pressure from Lord Morax.
Hong Wan didn't think that after he 'awakened', he could fight against Ruminas, who had been the 'true demon king' for who knows how many years!
Therefore, Benimaru's worries were completely unnecessary!
"That's right! Just relax and awaken, Benimaru. I'll have Veldora and Big Brother Ruota protect you. As for the Demonic Federation, Ali and I will be watching over it, so nothing will go wrong."
"Furthermore, if you successfully awaken, the strength of the Demonic Federation will be greatly enhanced."
"That 'Emperor's Royal Guard' of the Empire is depending on you!"
Rimuru also encouraged Benimaru.
At this moment, Rimuru couldn't help but feel that he had really thought too much just now.
Although there are more than twenty monsters awakening this time, there are indeed considerable hidden dangers.
In other words, no other force can bear such hidden dangers, but the 'Demon Federation' can.
Because the 'Demon Federation' has three 'Catastrophe-level' beings, even though the 'Awakened Demon King' is strong, what kind of existence can he be compared with?
Compared to the 'Catastrophe Grade', the average 'Awakened Demon Lord' is really no different from a larger ant.
Not to mention, her 'Ali' has a 'territory increase' in the Jula Forest, let alone more than twenty, even if it is multiplied several times, it is not a problem.
"Is that so? Then I'll be relieved."
After hearing the affirmative answer, Benimaru's worried expression immediately disappeared, but after hearing Rimuru mention the "Royal Guard Knights", Benimaru's handsome face was full of determination.
"Emperor, Rimuru-sama, rest assured! In order not to lose to any enemy, I will use all the means at my disposal during this awakening. I will definitely repay your expectations of us."
Benimaru's tone was very firm and resolute. In order not to disappoint 'Rimuru-sama' and 'Emperor', he would definitely succeed in this awakening.
After hearing Benimaru's bold words, Rimuru chose to believe him and announced it to everyone.
"Benimaru! You did an amazing job commanding this battle, so I'm granting you a title in advance. From today, Jintai, you can call yourself the 'King of He's Fury'!!!"
"Yes! Rimuru-sama! Benimaru will definitely not let you down!!!"
Thus, the 'King of Rage', one of the Twelve Holy Demon Kings, was born!!!
The next second after the announcement, the King of Wisdom directly operated to form a "Soul Corridor" between Rimuru and "Benimaru". In this way, 100,000 human souls flowed directly into "Benimaru's" body through the "Soul Corridor".
The next second, Hong Wan's own aura expanded directly, and an extremely powerful force began to brew within Hong Wan's body.
This sign heralds the awakening that is about to begin!
Everyone around was amazed when they saw this scene.
"This, this powerful aura! Could it be..."
A knowledgeable monster saw this scene and said in disbelief.
"That's right! That's the one!!!"
"Are we going to witness this great ceremony today?!"
At this moment, the eyes of the onlookers were filled with enthusiasm and shock that were difficult to conceal.
You have to know that this is the process of a 'Demon King' awakening to become a 'True Demon King'!
This means that the world will once again have another top-tier expert, and this expert belongs to their "Demon Federation"!
Phobio, one of the three beast warriors from the Beast Kingdom who came to support, looked at this scene with disbelief in his eyes.
Awakened?! How is that even possible?! Even Master Karion hasn't awakened yet!
As Benimaru's admirer, Alvis watched her beloved about to awaken himself and become the world's top power, the True Demon King. The admiration and love in her eyes were overflowing.
After all, love makes people blind!
However, the grand awakening that everyone expected did not happen. After a short period of time, Hongwan's originally swollen and rising momentum returned to its original state.
There seemed to be no changes on Hongwan's body after he absorbed a full 100,000 human souls.
Seeing this scene, the people watching around were stunned, with confusion spreading across their faces.
The same was true for Rimuru who was sitting on the main seat.
What’s going on?!
Only Mo Li, who was sitting on the other main seat, had a smile on his face. A rare hint of interest flashed in his indifferent golden eyes. He gracefully shook the teacup in his hand and looked at Hong Wan, who was lying on the ground with a depressed look on his face.
Others didn't know what was going on, but Qiqi knew it clearly.
It seems that the good show is about to begin!
PS: Here is a long chapter of 4,000 words.
The next chapter will be about the plot of 'Benimaru' starting a harem. He is the only guy in 'That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime' who has a legal and legitimate harem!
It's so enviable and jealous!
Dear readers, why don’t you give him a taste of hardship, otherwise the kitten will be psychologically unbalanced!