After some time had passed.
Rimuru slowly opened his eyes, which were formed from Slime fluid, and looked at his body, saying, “I’ve finally recovered the magic I consumed.”
Just as Rimuru was about to jump off the cushion, he noticed someone else beside him.
Rimuru turned his head and saw that it was none other than Morax.
Looking at Morax’s sleeping form, Rimuru was a bit puzzled.
“That doesn’t seem right.
According to Morax’s habits, shouldn’t he have woken up by now?”
Rimuru was a little bewildered.
“Got it.
When in doubt, consult the Great Sage.”
Rimuru immediately asked the Great Sage in his mind, “Great Sage, what’s wrong with Morax?”
[Note: The other party has merely fallen asleep due to fatigue and insufficient magic.]
“Insufficient magic?
How could Morax have insufficient magic?”
Rimuru asked the Great Sage with a confused expression.
[Note: Host was able to recover so quickly because the other party infused his magic into Host’s body.
Additionally, naming them earlier consumed a significant amount of his magic, and because he was taking care of you, he fell asleep due to fatigue and insufficient magic.]
Upon hearing the Great Sage’s words, Rimuru immediately became anxious.
“Then when will Morax wake up?”
[Note: It has been detected that the other party is an elemental creature and can absorb a large amount of magic from the surrounding air, so he will recover his magic and awaken quickly.
Please rest assured, Host.]
“That’s good, that’s good.”
Rimuru said with relief.
Looking at Morax, Rimuru suddenly had an idea: he had never carefully observed Morax’s appearance.
Rimuru then approached Morax to observe his appearance.
Morax was an overall dark golden young dragon.
His form was not the Western dragon in his impression, but rather the kind of young dragon from his previous life, as circulated in that mysterious ancient Eastern country, possessing the characteristics of nine creatures: rabbit eyes, deer antlers, ox ears, camel head, clam belly, tiger paws, snake neck, fish scales, and eagle claws.
Although he was a young dragon, his temperament was extremely striking, perfectly combining and showcasing both domineering and noble qualities.
The more Rimuru looked, the more unfair he felt it was.
“Why?
Why is Morax so good-looking, while I’m just an ordinary Slime, completely unremarkable?”
Rimuru’s tone was a bit indignant.
“Great Sage, explain this to me.
Why?”
Rimuru asked the Great Sage.
[Host and the other party are both special existences among humans reincarnated from another world.
According to the information I understand, ordinary human reincarnation and summoning should not change species.
However, Host and the other party both transformed from humans into monsters.
The Great Sage’s information cannot explain this phenomenon, let alone explain to Host why he reincarnated as a Slime.
If there is one possibility, it should be that Host’s luck was simply bad.]
The Great Sage patiently explained to Rimuru.
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Rimuru continued to retort.
[Note: The Great Sage is not omnipotent.
Please forgive Host.]
“You…”
Just as Rimuru was about to argue with the Great Sage further.
Suddenly, there was movement from Morax.
Morax slowly opened his dragon-like vertical pupils and saw Rimuru’s angry expression, arguing with someone he didn’t know.
[Host, the other party has awakened.
Please pay attention.]
At this moment, the Great Sage noticed Morax was awake and quickly informed Rimuru.
“Hmph, who are you talking nonsense to?
Just now you said Morax fell asleep due to insufficient magic, and now you’re saying he’s awake?
Am I that foolish?”
Rimuru looked completely unconvinced.
[…]
The Great Sage was truly speechless.
How many lifetimes of bad luck had he accumulated to encounter such an unreasonable Host?
“No, hold it in.
I chose this.
If he’s unreasonable, then he’s unreasonable.
I’ll endure it.”
“Rimuru, what’s wrong?”
Just then, a magnetic voice suddenly came from behind Rimuru.
Rimuru froze upon hearing the voice.
He turned around and saw that Morax had indeed woken up.
“Great Sage, why didn’t you remind me that Morax was awake?”
Rimuru immediately complained to the Great Sage.
[…]
The Great Sage no longer wanted to bother with him.
Didn’t I remind you?
You just need to believe it.
Just now you said I was lying to you, and now that he’s awake, you’re saying I didn’t remind you, you…
The Great Sage no longer wanted to comment on Rimuru’s current state.
Rimuru then quickly moved next to Morax.
“Morax, you’re awake.”
Rimuru said to Morax with concern.
“Yes, I’m awake.
Who were you arguing with just now?
Why were you so angry?”
Morax looked puzzled.
Upon hearing this, Rimuru explained to Morax who she had been arguing with.
After listening, Morax was a bit speechless.
“Tell me, why are you arguing with the Great Sage for no reason?”
I’m just an ordinary Slime.
Isn’t this because I’m envious?”
Rimuru was a bit embarrassed.
Morax felt like laughing after hearing this.
Why I look like this, I don’t know, but it’s probably because I spoke about Old Master Zhongli in my previous life, which is why my true form’s appearance is so similar to Old Master Zhongli’s in my previous life.
How could Morax’s true form not be handsome?
“It’s all because your appearance is too good-looking.
Otherwise, would I argue with the Great Sage?
It’s all your fault.”
Rimuru looked at Morax’s expression and became even angrier.
“Alright, it’s my fault, it’s my fault.
It’s my fault for reincarnating like this.”
Morax picked up Rimuru with his dragon claw, stroking the Rimuru in his arms while comforting him.
Looking at Morax’s gentle demeanor towards him, Rimuru was a bit stunned.
“Morax, why are you so good to me?”
At this moment, Rimuru asked a question he had always wanted to ask.
“Because we are friends.”
Morax said gently to Rimuru.
“Friends?
Is it merely because we are just friends?”
Rimuru froze, then asked again.
“Yes, because we are friends.”
Morax thought Rimuru hadn’t heard clearly and repeated himself.
Of course, another part of the reason is that you are the protagonist of this world, and following you is definitely the best choice.
My future retirement life depends on you.
In the future, Morax just wants to be like Old Master Zhongli in Genshin Impact: drink the finest tea, listen to the best plays, and walk the most expensive birds.
As for the bills, they’ll be charged to Rimuru later.
A hint of disappointment appeared in Rimuru’s deep eyes, and then he jumped off the beast cushion.
He said to Morax,
“Alright, Morax, let’s go out quickly.
Let me see how our subjects are doing.”
“They are an excellent group of subjects, and they will definitely surprise you.”
Morax didn’t notice Rimuru’s unusual behavior and was still keeping him in suspense.
However, what Morax didn’t notice was that Rimuru’s eyes had already undergone some changes.
“Morax, I don’t just consider you a friend.”
“Alright, what are you still standing there for?
It’s time to go.”
At this moment, Morax reminded him.
“Got it.”
Maybe it’s not a big deal now… maybe it will be later.
“And If you’re enjoying it, drop a Power Stone for me!”