(Attendances… plz…)
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This was, without a doubt, a terrible situation.
According to the Notices from his Great Sage skill, Rimuru's current predicament was highly unfavorable.
Wasn't it bad enough that he'd died a virgin after being stabbed, pooling in his own blood on a busy street?
And then, to wake up in another world… only for some god with a twisted sense of humor to make him a slime.
After roaming for who-knows-how-long inside a dark cave, he'd met a fearsome dragon who turned out to be a lonely guy just desperate for a friend.
Then get a name from the same fierce dragon he'd "eaten" (it was a friendly thing, don't ask for details), and when he finally found the big gate to freedom, he found himself staring at a group of humans.
He'd been hiding behind a rock, just trying not to be seen, and then, like God just wanted to mess with him a little more, he got caught peeking by a red-haired adventurer whose face and everything screamed "main protagonist" from some manga.
And he'd been caught before he could even think or act, scooped up in a hand he couldn't escape from, like he was glued there, even with his slippery body.
He'd considered it, of course. A quick Water Blade, or maybe a Wind Blade, just to knock them off balance and get away.
But then what? If he harmed one of them, they'd all try to kill him. And if he accidentally killed one of them because they were too weak, he'd have the entire Adventurer's Guild hunting him down.
So he'd played the part of a dumb slime, just like the blonde girl in the party had described. It was the smart move.
Slimes weren't intelligent or strong, so him being different would just give them more reason to capture and sell him.
He had stayed quiet, and it had almost worked. The red-haired man had even suggested taking him outside to a safe place.
But just when Rimuru thought he was in the clear, that he'd be dropped off and left alone, he'd heard those fateful words: "So, you know how to act, huh?"
Rimuru went into full-blown panic mode. How did he find out? Did I show some kind of expression? Do slimes even have expressions?! He didn't say anything. He just continued to play dumb, hoping the man was just guessing.
"You were trying to get away from my hand," the red-haired man continued, his voice still gentle.
"And then, as soon as Ellen said that slimes are harmless and dumb, you stopped trying. You just stayed still and acted all dumb. Should I continue, or would you like to speak now? There's no one else here to hear you."
Rimuru was defeated. His first attempt at acting, and he'd been seen right through. He finally gave in and sent the telepathic message.
«Was my acting that bad?!»
The red-haired guy in front of him chuckled. "What do you think? Those people still thought you were just a slime, so I'd say your acting was perfect. Though, what were you doing in the cave, and why were you hiding?"
«I… I don't know!» the slime projected, his telepathic voice filled with a rush of honesty. «I was just there, and then I was trying to find a way out of the cave! When I came to the big gate, I was just thinking about how to go outside when I heard it being opened. I just instinctively hid, thinking it was a monster or something! I swear, I'm not a bad slime or anything! I wasn't trying to attack you or anything, either!»
Rimuru didn't know what to do. Should he try to run for it? He could probably outrun the man and hide. But before he could make a move, a notice from Great Sage popped into his mind.
[It is suggested to not attempt that. You cannot outrun the individual.]
Rimuru's non-existent heart sank. Oh yeah, I have my Great Sage… Great Sage, what can you tell me about him? It was a long shot, but he had no other choice.
[Notice. The individual is absorbing surrounding magicules. However, there is no evidence of internal storage detected. The individual is continuously absorbing a small amount of magicules from the atmosphere.]
What does that mean, Great Sage? Can you simplify it?
[Answer. In simple terms, the individual cannot seem to store magicules in his body. As a result, he likely cannot use magic spells, as one must store magicules to cast them.]
So he's not strong?! That's what you're saying?! In a fantasy world, not being able to use magic was a huge disadvantage. It was like not being able to use a computer in the modern world. It was a feasible, if hopeful, conclusion.
[Notice. This individual estimated to possesses an Unique Skill. Analysis also confirms the possession of numerous other Extra, and normal skills. It is highly advisable to not underestimate the Individual.]
So he IS strong, then! Is it normal for adventurers to have skills like that?
[Answer. Unique Skills are individual-specific manifestations derived from the host's ego, emotion, or desire. They typically emerge in advanced lifeforms possessing a strong sense of self or purpose.]
While Rimuru was having this internal crisis, the red-haired man spoke again. "I know you're not a danger. I didn't think you were a bad slime to begin with. Can you not talk? Is it just telepathy?"
So, in simple terms, he's incredibly strong and dangerous, too. Rimuru thought, a sense of dread washing over him. Oh, man. Did I really stumble upon some kind of big-shot human on my very first day of freedom?
[Speech function has been enabled. Language acquisition and vocalization protocols are complete.]
Thanks, Great Sage, Rimuru thought, relieved. He then focused, and for the first time as a slime, spoke with a voice that came from his own body.
"No… I can talk."
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