"Everyone, I wonder what brings you here?"
Rimuru transformed into his human form and asked with a guarded expression.
Before Benimaru could explain, a green magic circle lit up between the two parties.
"Master, be careful!"
Ranga immediately shielded the front of Rimuru.
The Goblin warriors standing behind Rimuru drew their blades and surrounded him.
For a moment, the atmosphere was extremely tense.
"Ruler of monsters and your servants, please forgive my unannounced visit."
"I am the Treant, Treyni."
Stepping out from the magic circle, Treyni bowed elegantly to Rimuru and the others.
"A Treant!?"
Village chief Rigurd clearly knew the identity of the visitor.
!?"
Rimuru looked at Rigurd with confusion.
"Treants are the Guardians of the Jura Great Forest, as well as its administrators..."
Rigurd explained in a low voice.
Seeing the visitor, the Goblins relaxed their guard and sheathed their weapons.
"Oh, so it is Lady Treyni. Please excuse my lack of manners."
Although Rimuru was surprised by the appearance of a Treant, he maintained polite formalities.
"May I ask what brings you here so suddenly?"
Rimuru Tempest!"
"I wish to request... that you subjugate the Pig-Headed Emperor."
Treyni slowly raised her head and looked at Rimuru with a determined gaze.
"Eh?! The Pig-Headed Emperor? Me?"
Rimuru was stunned upon hearing this.
Treyni gave a gentle smile. "Yes, that's right."
...Inside the town, in a finely decorated meeting room.
Rimuru sat at the head of the table, with Rigurd, the four Goblin leaders, the Dwarves, as well as Benimaru, Souei, and Treyni below.
After an hour of conversation, Rimuru learned about the current situation of the Pig-Headed Emperor and Treyni's purpose for coming.
Furthermore, Rimuru learned one more thing.
"Huh??? Draco is the King of Nazarick?!"
After hearing what Treyni said, Rimuru's eyes widened, and he was completely dumbfounded.
"Did he not tell you?"
Treyni blinked and asked back.
"No!!"
"And this guy is way too irresponsible, just throwing this kind of thing onto me."
Rimuru complained indignantly.
After a long while, he let out a long sigh.
"So, regarding the subjugation of the Pig-Headed Emperor, does anyone have any thoughts?"
After looking around the room, Rimuru opened the floor for discussion.
The meeting finally entered its main topic... Meanwhile.
Gabiru, the fine son of the Lizardmen chieftain, had arrived in the forest several days ago.
According to the plan, he took his troops to the neighboring Goblin villages.
It just so happened that the Goblins were currently distressed about how to resist the Hoghead Army.
A small number of tribes thought they could seek the protection of their former kin and request to join Goblin Town.
But most people felt that joining now would likely result in being treated like slaves.
Just as the two sides were arguing incessantly, Gabiru appeared.
He was a powerful "Named" monster; these Chieftains felt as if they had grasped a life-saving straw.
"Swear your loyalty, and your future will be bright!"
With a wave of Gabiru's hand, the Goblin Chieftains made a very wise decision.
They chose to become Gabiru's subordinates.
Over a few days, the Goblin army under Gabiru's command had reached nearly 7,000.
His naturally arrogant personality, combined with the blind worship of his subordinates, caused Gabiru to become even more overbearing.
Today, their target was the largest settlement in the vicinity, or more accurately, a town.
Upon learning that the town's leader was a Slime, Gabiru led his subordinates and charged over with a look of disdain... Inside the meeting room.
Everyone was discussing the details of the crusade against the Hoghead Army when the door was pushed open.
A Goblin interrupted the conversation.
"Pardon me, Lord Rimuru, but an envoy from the Lizardmen Tribe is outside requesting an audience."
Rimuru tilted his head, "Lizardmen Tribe?"
"Lord Rimuru, the strength of the Lizardmen Tribe in the forest cannot be underestimated; they would be very suitable allies for us to fight against the Pig-Headed Emperor."
Rigurd quickly reminded him.
"I see. Well, let's go and meet them together then."
As he spoke, Rimuru transformed into a Slime with a "puchi" sound and hopped onto Rigurd's shoulder. Then, the group arrived at the town entrance.
As soon as they arrived, they spotted over thirty Lizardmen warriors standing in neat formation ahead.
"Eh? Where's the envoy?" Rimuru asked, puzzled.
The next moment, the Lizardmen warriors automatically parted to make a path.
Gabiru, riding a crawling lizard, walked gracefully from the back of the line.
If you didn't know better, you'd think it was a king out on a royal inspection.
"This guy is quite the drama queen."
Rimuru silently complained.
Gabiru came before the group and then dismounted from his steed with a stylish pose.
He spread his arms, and a dazzling radiance shone from his body.
"I am the Lizardman, Gabiru!"
"I permit you to become my subordinates. Feel honored!!"
Below him, the subordinates responsible for using shields to reflect sunlight to make Gabiru's image more glorious immediately began to flatter him.
"Lord Gabiru!"
"So cool!"
"He's drop-dead handsome!"
"Muhahaha~~~"
The group in front: "..."
A bunch of idiots.
Rimuru cursed inwardly.
"Hey, hey, hey, who do you think you are?"
"Good grief, you guys probably haven't figured out the situation yet."
"You should have heard by now that the Hogheads are invading the forest."
The sunlight hit Gabiru once again.
"Become my subordinates!"
"I, Gabiru, will protect your weak selves from being harmed by the Hogheads!"
"Weak... weak, wea..."
Suddenly realizing something, Gabiru glanced at the muscular Rigurd and the Aura emanating from Benimaru and the others... It seemed... He immediately retreated, formed a circle with his men, and squatted on the ground to discuss.
"There... don't seem to be any weak Goblins here?"
"Eh? This is supposed to be a Goblin village, right?"
"Not a single weak one..."
"..."
Rimuru was amused by these fools and then cleared his throat.
"Ahem, alright, Mr. Gabiru, was it?"
"I am the leader of this town. We are currently holding a strategy meeting for the crusade against the Pig-Headed Emperor. Would you like to participate?"
"A Slime? Don't be ridiculous!"
Rimuru: (▼ヘ▼#)
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