That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Light Novel, Chapter 387

Chapter 387

“Lord Ramiris, did you know about it?”

“Huh? Me? Oh, of-of course! Yes . That woman was suspicious from the start!”

Ramiris’s eyes shifted uncomfortably as she said this .

Zaza’s instincts told him that she was lying, but he was a nice grownup, and so he said nothing .

In any case, Ramiris was clearly of no help here .

While Veldora looked incredibly bored with the subject, he would have to get him to explain .

“Lord Veldora, sir . If you would, could you explain to me how you found out about the trap and why you came to suspect Jegyll…”

Zaza asked him directly .

As Veldora’s actions were dictated by his moods, he might just refuse, but there was nothing else Zaza could do .

They were currently trapped, and unless the heat around them died down, the Ether Ring Barrier would just stay up forever .

Surprisingly, Veldora answered Zaza’s question good-humoredly .

“Hmm, all right then . After all, it will take a little more time for my ‘Paradox’ to control this energy storm . So I will explain it to you as a way of killing time . ”

Veldora said haughtily as he began .

Some of the words made no sense to Zaza, but it had always been that way . And so Zaza listened without interrupting him .

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While Veldora was a moody person, he was currently in a very good one .

And so he answered Zaza rather cheerfully .

The thing that had roused his suspicion was Jegyll’s timing .

She had arrived right after them . It was almost like she was begging them to suspect her .

And according to her explanation, Michelle had been captured .

Veldora could not help but wonder at this as well .

However…

“She said that General Michelle wasn’t able to use her whole power, for fear of doing damage to the city . Well, then . Why didn’t she escape? If Jegyll could escape, then surely Michelle would not have had a problem . “

“Well… I thought it was because of General Kristoph, the strongest of warriors . It was because General Michelle held him back that Jegyll was allowed to escape…”

Zaza protested, but Veldora shook his head .

“Look here . Michelle’s power is great . I think she may be stronger than Beretta . I was not able to replicate it in the battle bodies I gave you and Karman . That means there is some secret to her power reactor that even Ramiris was unable to analyze . But nevermind that . The point is, there is no way I would not have noticed that someone with so much power had entered a state of battle . I am sure of it . Within the last few days, I have not detected any such immense energy . In other words, no battle occurred . ”

He said very smugly .

It was the truth .

Veldora was attempting to decipher the laws of this world, and so he would have immediately detected energy of that level . And so he felt that this was proof that Michelle had not engaged in any battle .

As someone who had noticed this, Veldora was hoping to earn the respect of Zaza and the others .

He felt very good about how things were playing out .

This was his biggest opportunity yet .

“Yes, I see it now . While they are still our best work to date, the power output was not what I expected . I think, maybe the diverted engine -the thermonuclear reactor- is at its limit . ”

“Ramiris, we’re not talking about that now . The current issue is why Jegyll wanted us to think Michelle had been captured . ”

“Why? What do you mean…?”

Veldora was also interested in the engine, but they could talk about that later .

Veldora continued to talk in order that Zaza and the others could understand his greatness .

“I don’t know how much of what Jegyll said is true, but what would be their reason for keeping Michelle alive?”

“Th-that is because General Michelle is the governor-general and rules over the city . Like a king . Who knows how her death would affect South City . Besides, she is a princess . While General Kristoph is a hero and most trusted by the Emperor, he would not kill General Michelle on his own . ”

Even if he had clear evidence that she was connected to the resistance, it was not enough to have her executed—Zaza insisted .

I see . Veldora thought . But he pretended like he had known this all along .

“Of course! And considering all of those facts, is it not even more doubtful that Michelle and Kristoph fought?”

“But if there really was someone who thought Michelle was a bother, wouldn’t they try to kill her? It seems easier than capturing her . ”

Ramiris was usually quite thoughtless, but this was a surprisingly sharp observation .

Veldora became inwardly frantic .

(What are you saying now, Ramiris! I had just concluded things in a very impressive way . Why are you asking more questions!?)

As Veldora wondered what to do, Zaza came to his rescue .

“No, Lord Ramiris . It’s just as Mister Veldora says . ”

Zaza talked slowly, as if he were thinking hard .

(Oh? Zaza, you can do it!)

Veldora cheered him on .

Zaza continued obliviously .

“It’s true that it would seem easier to kill General Michelle if they thought she would get in the way . However, considering the reasons we have just discussed, there is not a good enough reason to harm her . But if you think about it…”

Zaza then said that this was the best evidence that Jegyll had been lying .

It would be one thing to present the evidence, arrest and have a military trial at Central . But an immediate execution by Kristoph? That was hard to believe .

“I had been quick to believe her myself, but now that I think about it, someone cautious like General Michelle would not have foolishly gone against the Empire in such a bold way . So she must have been caught in some trap…”

The leaders of the support troops nodded at Zaza’s words .

Michelle’s name was famous within the resistance, and knowing her position and achievements led them to believe Zaza’s theory .

“I know! Michelle didn’t think her most trusted adjutant would betray her! After all, I could never believe that Beretta would betray me!”

And like that, Ramiris’s guess turned out to be the truth .

Veldora nodded .

“So you understand then . I knew it all along . That is why I’ve worked so hard to protect you all!”

Kaaa-hahahaha! He laughed .

Then he saw the looks of respect he was attracting and felt a strong sense of satisfaction .

It went without saying, but it was all just a coincidence .

He hadn’t even been suspicious when talking with Jegyll .

He had only been able to deal with the Six Tyrant because he had created a barrier as a precaution once they had all gathered together .

“Lord Ramiris, did you know about it?”

“Huh? Me? Oh, of-of course! Yes . That woman was suspicious from the start!”

Ramiris’s eyes shifted uncomfortably as she said this .

Zaza’s instincts told him that she was lying, but he was a nice grownup, and so he said nothing .

In any case, Ramiris was clearly of no help here .

While Veldora looked incredibly bored with the subject, he would have to get him to explain .

“Lord Veldora, sir . If you would, could you explain to me how you found out about the trap and why you came to suspect Jegyll…”

Zaza asked him directly .

As Veldora’s actions were dictated by his moods, he might just refuse, but there was nothing else Zaza could do .

They were currently trapped, and unless the heat around them died down, the Ether Ring Barrier would just stay up forever .

Surprisingly, Veldora answered Zaza’s question good-humoredly .

“Hmm, all right then . After all, it will take a little more time for my ‘Paradox’ to control this energy storm . So I will explain it to you as a way of killing time . ”

Veldora said haughtily as he began .

Some of the words made no sense to Zaza, but it had always been that way . And so Zaza listened without interrupting him .

◆◆◆

While Veldora was a moody person, he was currently in a very good one .

And so he answered Zaza rather cheerfully .

The thing that had roused his suspicion was Jegyll’s timing .

She had arrived right after them . It was almost like she was begging them to suspect her .

And according to her explanation, Michelle had been captured .

Veldora could not help but wonder at this as well .

However…

“She said that General Michelle wasn’t able to use her whole power, for fear of doing damage to the city . Well, then . Why didn’t she escape? If Jegyll could escape, then surely Michelle would not have had a problem . “

“Well… I thought it was because of General Kristoph, the strongest of warriors . It was because General Michelle held him back that Jegyll was allowed to escape…”

Zaza protested, but Veldora shook his head .

“Look here . Michelle’s power is great . I think she may be stronger than Beretta . I was not able to replicate it in the battle bodies I gave you and Karman . That means there is some secret to her power reactor that even Ramiris was unable to analyze . But nevermind that . The point is, there is no way I would not have noticed that someone with so much power had entered a state of battle . I am sure of it . Within the last few days, I have not detected any such immense energy . In other words, no battle occurred . ”

He said very smugly .

It was the truth .

Veldora was attempting to decipher the laws of this world, and so he would have immediately detected energy of that level . And so he felt that this was proof that Michelle had not engaged in any battle .

As someone who had noticed this, Veldora was hoping to earn the respect of Zaza and the others .

He felt very good about how things were playing out .

This was his biggest opportunity yet .

“Yes, I see it now . While they are still our best work to date, the power output was not what I expected . I think, maybe the diverted engine -the thermonuclear reactor- is at its limit . ”

“Ramiris, we’re not talking about that now . The current issue is why Jegyll wanted us to think Michelle had been captured . ”

“Why? What do you mean…?”

Veldora was also interested in the engine, but they could talk about that later .

Veldora continued to talk in order that Zaza and the others could understand his greatness .

“I don’t know how much of what Jegyll said is true, but what would be their reason for keeping Michelle alive?”

“Th-that is because General Michelle is the governor-general and rules over the city . Like a king . Who knows how her death would affect South City . Besides, she is a princess . While General Kristoph is a hero and most trusted by the Emperor, he would not kill General Michelle on his own . ”

Even if he had clear evidence that she was connected to the resistance, it was not enough to have her executed—Zaza insisted .

I see . Veldora thought . But he pretended like he had known this all along .

“Of course! And considering all of those facts, is it not even more doubtful that Michelle and Kristoph fought?”

“But if there really was someone who thought Michelle was a bother, wouldn’t they try to kill her? It seems easier than capturing her . ”

Ramiris was usually quite thoughtless, but this was a surprisingly sharp observation .

Veldora became inwardly frantic .

(What are you saying now, Ramiris! I had just concluded things in a very impressive way . Why are you asking more questions!?)

As Veldora wondered what to do, Zaza came to his rescue .

“No, Lord Ramiris . It’s just as Mister Veldora says . ”

Zaza talked slowly, as if he were thinking hard .

(Oh? Zaza, you can do it!)

Veldora cheered him on .

Zaza continued obliviously .

“It’s true that it would seem easier to kill General Michelle if they thought she would get in the way . However, considering the reasons we have just discussed, there is not a good enough reason to harm her . But if you think about it…”

Zaza then said that this was the best evidence that Jegyll had been lying .

It would be one thing to present the evidence, arrest and have a military trial at Central . But an immediate execution by Kristoph? That was hard to believe .

“I had been quick to believe her myself, but now that I think about it, someone cautious like General Michelle would not have foolishly gone against the Empire in such a bold way . So she must have been caught in some trap…”

The leaders of the support troops nodded at Zaza’s words .

Michelle’s name was famous within the resistance, and knowing her position and achievements led them to believe Zaza’s theory .

“I know! Michelle didn’t think her most trusted adjutant would betray her! After all, I could never believe that Beretta would betray me!”

And like that, Ramiris’s guess turned out to be the truth .

Veldora nodded .

“So you understand then . I knew it all along . That is why I’ve worked so hard to protect you all!”

Kaaa-hahahaha! He laughed .

Then he saw the looks of respect he was attracting and felt a strong sense of satisfaction .

It went without saying, but it was all just a coincidence .

He hadn’t even been suspicious when talking with Jegyll .

He had only been able to deal with the Six Tyrant because he had created a barrier as a precaution once they had all gathered together .