The legend of the Crimson Demon clan started from Suqing.

Chapter 550: Naming Your Own Skills

Then came the division of territories.

The other demon kings did not change, but Rimuru occupied the side of the river in the Great Forest, and Zun Zun occupied the other side - that's what he said in name, but Zun Zun gave full authority to Rimuru to use his territory as he pleases.

"Your Excellency, could it be possible that you ..."

[Report. His purpose of becoming a demon king is to increase the probability of his group votes... 100%]

Rimuru’s guess was correct.

That’s right, Zun Zun doesn’t need territory or resources, and there is no other reason for him to become the Demon King except that he wants to help him.

Rimuru was so moved that he almost cried.

Then, Zun Zun and Rimuru each received a ring, which served as proof of their status as demon kings and could also be used to communicate with other demon kings across time and space. It was said that even people from different worlds could communicate with each other.

Rimuru was extremely happy and said that he could always ask Zun Zun for help if he was in danger in the future, and Ramiris said that she would do the same - the two of them were really birds of a feather, no wonder they could become close friends, they were equally shameless.

At the very end, the real devil's feast began.

That is to say, eating and drinking.

It was supposed to be a relatively normal event, but Ramiris turned up her disdain at the food served, saying it wasn't as delicious as what Zun Zun cooked, which caused dissatisfaction from the blue-haired maid, and the two began a cooking competition.

The result was naturally that Zun Zun won.

"I see, that's what it is." Dino, who had been lazy and sleeping all this time, was swallowing his food in big mouthfuls. "I know what you will never lose to others. It must be your cooking skills, right?"

"Why is it so delicious? I made it this way too."

“Delicious food!”

"I always feel like it was a wrong decision to abdicate from the throne of Demon King."

It seems that everyone is very satisfied.

Even Leon, a guy with a cold face who looked no different from an iceberg beauty, handed Zunzun an invitation on the spot, expressing his willingness to visit him as soon as possible, and the same was true for Valentine and Guy.

"Really? You guys are exaggerating."

Rimuru pouted.

Even though he said that, he couldn't help crying in his heart. Even the great sage could learn Zhu Cai's cooking skills, so why couldn't he crack Zun Zun's cooking skills?
Could this also be the ultimate skill?
"Rimuru-sama! I, Shion, can make the same taste!"

"But the appearance is..."

Dishes are all about color, aroma and taste, but the food made by Shiyuan is a disaster except for the taste. Not to mention eating it, I have no appetite just looking at it.

"But that's not right. Why can Shion make the same taste? Isn't it weird?"

“Because of the chef’s skills.”

[Answer: The skill chef pursues the result and omits the process to reach the desired state. It is a skill that can forcibly change the rules. Note that this skill will pose a threat to the host.]

"real or fake!?"

Zun Zun said this casually, and Rimuru's expression was very complicated. It seemed that he got the answer from the King of Wisdom.

After the banquet, cola and potato chips were served, which naturally made many demon kings very satisfied. Before leaving, they each packed a portion to savor carefully.

“Hehehe.” Guy looked at the potato chips in his arms and couldn’t help but smile and said, “Originally, you wanted to become a demon king before you fell, and I was quite critical of you, but for the sake of the potato chips…Okay, I’ll admit that you’re good.”

"Isn't it because of strength?"

Zun Zun glanced at him.

But this red devil just smiled, said nothing, and left the venue first, looking very cool.

The other demon kings also bid farewell to him one by one.

Everyone’s ideas may be different and there may be conflicts, but the desire for delicious food will never change.

These demon kings do not need to eat, but they still enjoy exploring delicious food, which is enough to explain the problem.

In short, the most popular person this time is Zun Zun, who even stole the limelight from Rimuru.

Return to town.

The news of becoming the Demon King was quickly spread, and the territories of Zunzun and Rimuru were also divided.

“It’s nominally mine, but I’m handing it over to Rimuru to manage. Is that okay?”

"Leave it to me with confidence! I will let—"

Before he could finish, Zun Zun waved his hand.

These things are not important at all. His position as Demon King is completely prepared for Rimuru. Whether it is territory development or voting rights, etc., all are left to Rimuru to think about, and he is going home.

"It's almost time."

"Yes……"

Rimuru looked at Zun Zun deeply, thinking that this guy was going to ooze slime juice again, but unexpectedly, this guy turned around and shouted to everyone that he would hold a banquet tonight.

See, I told you.

There are far more banquets than meetings.

the next day.

Milim learned that Zun Zun was going home. Although she clamored to go with him, she gave up the idea after being persuaded by Rimuru and Veldora, as well as the fact that she could not add any more burden.

"But why didn't Zun Zun look for me?"

"what?"

"I can also break through space."

"You didn't say anything either!"

"You didn't ask either?" The words uttered by the silly dragon demon made Zun Zun a little dumbfounded. The two of them looked at each other in silence, which was very awkward.

I should have chosen Milim.

"But Zun Zun, please come back soon. I'm worried that I won't be able to stand the loneliness and will run over to find you."

"…Can you do this?"

“Wow—hahaha, I’m Milim! This is no problem! You and I are one and the same, so it’s easy to summon and find you!”

She is worthy of being the daughter of the creator star Wang Long.

the other side.

"——Okay! It's already opened."

The Storm Dragon Veldora greeted this side, then lay on the ground and read a comic book.

Originally, this guy was the one who least wanted to let Zun Zun leave, but after seeing Rimuru bleeding heavily and being tempted by Zun Zun's many snacks, he chose to help.

"Zun Zun, although you may not care, I still want to tell you."

Rimuru greeted.

The development of the territory was given to the pig-headed man, while the management of the territory was given to Zhu Cai, and the voting rights were given to Bai Lao. These three people had a close relationship with Zun Zun, and it must be said that he had considered a lot.

"I'll leave it to you to handle."

Zun Zun smiled, but spoke seriously again.

“Rimuru, I think you should have known from this incident that voting rights are not the most important thing. What is important is your own strength. Don’t forget the 500-year war. If you just indulge yourself, you will be left behind.”

Even if Clayman succeeded in framing Rimuru, what would happen?

Just because we have Milim and Zun Zun here, we are not afraid of any demon king. Only when you have strong personal strength can you be truly powerful.

In addition, every 500 years of fighting, a large number of weaklings will be eliminated.

Rimuru nodded seriously.

He also understood that the throne of the devil was not important.

Just like Freya and Carrion, although they had already sat on the position of Demon King, they eventually abdicated because they realized that their own strength was insufficient.

If I were as strong as Milim or Guy, I wouldn't have to worry about any conspiracies or tricks.

"And Kagurazaka Yuuki..."

When Zun Zun said this, Rimuru’s expression stiffened slightly.

With the intelligence obtained at the Demon King's Banquet, as well as the intelligence obtained on their own side, plus the intelligence from the Moderate Clown Gang and so on, all kinds of clues are revealed, and they can always follow the clues to find out who the other party is.

It is now clear that the mastermind behind this is a human. Although there is no evidence to point to Kagurazaka Yuuki, the fact that he is a human alone is enough to arouse suspicion.

"Hey Rimuru, if Kagurazaka Yuuki did something to hurt someone you cared about, like... if he killed Shuna or Shion, what would you do?"

“I… it hurts!”

Rimuru hesitated, and Zun Zun gave him a slash of the hand.

"Idiot! Don't hesitate! Listen carefully, Rimuru, you shouldn't be soft-hearted just because the other party is Shizuka's student! Benimaru, Shuna, Shion, and Shirao are your most intimate companions and family! And have you forgotten what you said at the Demon King's Banquet?"

"It doesn't matter if I become a demon king or not. I just want to create a kingdom where I can live happily. Anyone who dares to hinder me, whether it's a human, a demon king, or the Holy Church, will be my enemy..."

"That's it!"

Zun Zun asked him to recall what he had said.

It is precisely because of this bottom line of never giving in that many demon kings look up to him. If he forgives the other party just because the other party is Jing's student, it will chill the hearts of those closest to him.

“But I really have a bad taste.”

"what?"

"Look. It's like reading a detective comic. I tell you the final murderer halfway through. Don't you think it's a bit excessive?"

"Too much!... No, no, no, not too much? Too much? Or not too much?"

Rimuru’s brain crashed.

He wanted to say it was not too much, after all, comics were different from reality, and he would feel lucky if spoilers were revealed. But the Storm Dragon Veldora had been yelling that it was too much, and he was inexplicably trapped in a vicious circle.

Seeing Rimuru so conflicted, Zun Zun couldn't help but snicker.

“Rimuru, become stronger. Let your skills evolve into divine cores and become god-level skills.”

"……Eh?"

Rimuru looked at Zun Zun in confusion.

After hearing the god-level skills and the key word "mind core", the King of Wisdom began to calculate and analyze quickly.

After the fight with Primal Red ended in a tie, the other party also said that if he wanted to become stronger, he had to evolve his skills into god-level skills and go find the Sanity Core - he only said this.

Of course Zun Zun knows about the divine core.

But I am not from this world. Even if I give my ultimate ability a name, it does not consume any magic power. How can I make my skills produce a spiritual core?

It's really confusing.

"Forget it. This kind of thing is too troublesome to think about. I'd better go back and ask someone who knows. If I know, I will pass it on to you through the ring."

"Please! I'll try my best too!"

Rimuru waved his hand.

Then, with the farewell of many companions including Milim, Ramiris, and the Storm Dragon Veldora, Zun Zun left this world.

(End of this chapter)