"Ahem! So, tonight we have an additional guest joining us—the Demon Lord, Luminous Valentine!" Rimuru announced, addressing the gathered Tempest executives.
The executives listened intently, offering a respectful salute toward Luminous.
Rias, Luminous, and Hinata were all dressed in yukatas—crimson, pink, and blue, respectively. While all three looked stunning in the traditional attire, Rias was undoubtedly the showstopper. No matter how you looked at it, Luminous and Hinata paled in comparison to her presence.
Rias boasted a curvaceous figure—a slender waist, an ample bust, and a face that could only be described as peerless.
Luminous had a much more slender, almost youthful frame compared to Rias. However, that was precisely what gave her that unique "High Blood" charm—a sophisticated allure that Rias didn't possess.
On the other hand, Hinata embodied the "cool and elegant" type of beauty. Aside from her well-known sadistic streak, her looks were beyond reproach. Her skin was porcelain-smooth and flawless; her chest wasn't massive, but it wasn't small either—it was just the right size, likely fitting perfectly in one's hand.
"Gehehe, I could eat several bowls of rice just by staring at this view," Rimuru chuckled to himself, clearly captivated by the sight of Rias, Luminous, and Hinata.
"Rimuru-sama, look at me too!" Shion interjected, refusing to be left out as she forced Rimuru to turn her way.
"Ara~ ara~ don't forget I'm here as well, Rimuru-sama," Shuna added, her voice sweet yet carrying a sharp, childish edge.
"Ah, er... you both look great in those yukatas."
"Really? Thank you, Rimuru-sama!"
"Hehehe, I'm so glad to hear that, Rimuru-sama."
The two were beaming, delighted by the praise. Even though the compliment felt a bit forced—given they had to practically demand it rather than Rimuru offering it spontaneously—they didn't seem to mind. Regardless, they did look lovely, even if Shion's larger assets tended to hog most of Rimuru's attention.
...
In the distance, Issei watched Rimuru with a wicked smirk.
'Man, talk about bad luck. He had the kind of harem life most guys only dream of, yet he ended up reincarnated as a genderless slime. I truly pity the guy.'
Whoosh!
Suddenly, Rimuru felt a random chill and an inexplicable wave of profound sadness wash over him.
"So, what's the Japan in your world like?" Hinata asked Issei, her curiosity piqued.
"I bet it's not much different from the Japan you remember," Issei replied casually, though his eyes stealthily drifted toward the opening of Hinata's yukata.
Noticing his gaze, Hinata immediately adjusted her collar to hide her cleavage.
"What are you looking at?" her voice was sharp and cold, a dangerous dark aura radiating from her slender frame.
"Ahem! I was just... admiring the scenery," Issei replied. He wasn't the type to deny it when caught red-handed.
Hinata blinked, stunned by his bluntness, before glancing at Rias who was standing beside him.
Rias took a calm sip of her green tea, a sweet smile playing on her lips. "Issei is a pervert, through and through," she warned playfully. "You'd better be careful unless you want to end up as one of his women."
"Huh?! Why would you say that? You're his girlfriend, aren't you?"
Rias nodded happily, her expression full of affection. "That's right, I'm his first. But back in the DxD world, there are plenty of other women close to him. I'm certain they'll become his lovers soon enough."
Hinata was speechless, staring at the pair with an expression of utter disbelief. Issei looked a bit embarrassed, especially under Hinata's piercing gaze.
"...And you're actually okay with that?"
"Of course. Why wouldn't I be?"
"No, I mean—"
"Isn't polygamy quite common in this world anyway?" Rias interjected.
Hinata fell silent for a moment, eventually nodding with a complicated expression. "It's common in this world, yes... but not in the world I came from."
Rias reflected on this for a moment before speaking with an air of wisdom. "The Japan in my world is monogamous too. However, I live by the rules of the Underworld, where polygamy is perfectly normal."
"...But it doesn't bother you?"
"To be honest, it does a little. What woman wouldn't want to monopolize the man she loves?"
"Then why allow it?"
"It's simple, really: I love him more than anything else. Because of that feeling, I don't just support him in building a harem—I'll even help him find the right women for it."
Hinata was floored by Rias's logic.
"You're quite beautiful yourself," Rias added smoothly. "Would you like to join us?"
"Pfft! Cough, cough!"
Issei, who was in the middle of drinking his tea, nearly choked.
Hinata reflexively looked at Issei, grit her teeth, and answered firmly, "No way! I would never join you!"
Rias chuckled softly. "Maybe not right now. But who's to say you won't change your mind in the future?"
Hinata found herself unable to find a retort. Issei held his breath, bewildered by Rias's aggressive recruiting. Rias gave Issei a subtle, mischievous wink, causing him to gulp nervously.
...
"Hahaha! Look at you! You still have the nerve to call yourself a True Dragon after losing so miserably to Issei? How pathetic! Hahahaha!"
Luminous's laughter echoed through the area as she mercilessly mocked Veldora.
Veldora seemed to physically shrink as his confidence evaporated. As a True Dragon, he had never known defeat—except at the hands of his two terrifying older sisters. This was essentially his first real loss, and it was clear the shock had hit him hard.
Issei and Rimuru felt a pang of pity for the dragon, but neither felt like jumping in to help.
"Any comments, Ddraig?" Issei asked internally.
"No. Leave him be. Veldora needs to face the music for his past antics."
Even Veldora's new friend, Ddraig, was reluctant to assist. Issei nodded in agreement before settling back down to relax with Rias.
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