The legend of the Crimson Demon clan started from Suqing

In this situation, should I say my luck is good, or bad?

If we're going by first, second, and third prizes, shouldn't my special prize be the worst? No, should I call it a fourth prize?

…Could it be a participation award?

Speaking of which, why is there a precious jewel in the gacha machine?

Isn't this a priceless and rare item, practically a national treasure?

In the Crimson Demon clan's secret facility, these things just randomly appear, which is a ridiculous outcome no matter how you look at it, right?

If I could, I'd rather give the chance to get this priceless jewel to Kazuma Satou, who also has good luck in the party; that way, both sides could accept it, a win-win situation.

Damn it!

If only Kazuma had a little more luck!

—Perhaps due to being suddenly teleported, Zun Zun was in a terrible mood and started complaining about her companions for no reason.

But she quickly calmed down.

Never mind.

Since things have come to this, I'll eat first.

Zun Zun casually plucked a fruit from a nearby tree and took a big bite.

But the large amount of magic power contained in this fruit was really strange, and coupled with Zun Zun's divine body and God-Slaying physique, there shouldn't be any problems—just how dangerous is this world anyway?

At this time, Zun Zun was in a large forest.

Every tree here was lush and leafy, blocking out the sky; if it weren't for the fact that the Crimson Demon Forest didn't produce this kind of fruit with abundant magic power (the appearance and shape are different), and coupled with the fact that she was indeed teleported, she would have thought she was still in the Crimson Demon Village.

So, where am I?

Currently, Zun Zun was on a slightly protruding foothill in the forest, surrounded by giant trees; this hill was particularly conspicuous. How should I describe it? Only that side could get sunlight. Stepping into the forest, the environment immediately became dark.

Above is the forest, and below is also the forest.

Only the middle—where she is currently standing is a somewhat flat and wide foothill, and no matter how much Zun Zun thinks about it, she can only go down, after all, villages shouldn't be built inside the forest, right?

But soon, she realized something was wrong.

She couldn't get out of this forest!

The surrounding scenery was as before, exactly the same as when she had just started, looking like she had encountered a ghost wall.

The so-called ghost wall is when you can't get out of a circle at night or in the suburbs. When you close your eyes or at night or in the suburbs, the length of your feet will have a slight difference without you realizing it, and then, people will fall into a circle with a radius of about 5km.

Zun Zun could guarantee that she hadn't lost her sense of direction.

She looked at the bright sky.

If she flew up now, she could know the cause of this phenomenon, but similarly, she would also lose. This is a provocation to the Crimson Demon clan, and she will never admit defeat!

…This damn competitive spirit.

As Zun Zun continued to walk in the forest, every once in a while, the surrounding scenery would return to its original state; if she was careless, she would definitely think she had lost her sense of direction and become anxious, and maybe turn around and leave this forest—from who knows when, a small path was connected not far away, as if saying that you could leave from there.

It was precisely because of this that Zun Zun concluded that someone was provoking her.

“But! I already know!”

He struck Conan's classic pose 【There is only one truth!】, obviously, there wasn't a single person around, if it was a normal person with common sense, they would probably be so embarrassed that they could dig out a three-bedroom apartment with their toes.

However, Zun Zun solved the puzzle on her own.

“I haven't lost my sense of direction, that's beyond doubt. But why do I still have the illusion of being lost and losing my sense of direction? The answer is that someone moved the trees! That's right, it's the same as some racing games, in fact, the car didn't move forward, but the map was quickly moving back!"

“Trees are also the same principle, ordinary people will definitely not suspect the trees, after all, things rooted in the soil will definitely not grow feet to move. You also did a good job, restoring the land as much as possible. But you overlooked one thing, that is, you can't simulate the things that the intruder carries themselves!”

As she spoke, a water-blue light orb chased from a distance and slowly merged into the crown.

“—It's my complete victory!”

Zun Zun struck a strange pose.

The scene was silent.

“…Hey, I've already exposed the mystery, so hurry up and come out! This makes it seem like I'm having a chuunibyou moment, doesn't it! Speaking of which, shouldn't you come out to set off others when they're showing off, isn't that common sense!?”

Her cheeks were slightly red.

As expected, the Crimson Demons who are good at cooperating are more likable.

“I'm sorry, because your pose was too strange, I didn't know how to respond for a moment.”

“…Stop talking, please.”

How embarrassing!

“But I'm still very curious, I clearly specially integrated the magic power of each clansman together in order not to be noticed by you, how did you discover it?”

“No, I didn't discover it, this tree world maze to confuse the enemy is very good, I was just bluffing you just now.”

“…I see, I admit defeat.”

As she spoke, a large amount of magic power gathered together, and Zun Zun also looked at one of the trees.

That tree was emitting a light full of greenery.

Immediately afterward, a tall beauty, accompanied by vines all over her body, slowly walked out of the tree.

“I am Treyni, a dryad, and currently tentatively considered the manager of the Jura Great Forest. Your magic power is too strong, making me a little scared. Please forgive me if I have offended you just now.”

She walked gracefully towards Zun Zun, with a bright smile on her face.

— — — —

“Okay, you guys temporarily send these supplies over there. And you guys send all the other things to the warehouse, and the other side of the town also needs your help. Please.”

“Yes!”

The person giving the orders had a head of bright red hair, wearing armor similar to the Warring States period, with a shining katana at his waist, looking no different from a samurai.

And he, who was originally the young patriarch of the Ogre clan, had his village destroyed by the Orcs, and as a result, only himself, his sister, his master, and three unnamed Ogres survived. After meeting his current master and being named, he evolved into a Kijin.

Benimaru looked at the departing Orcs and sighed softly.

Although monsters emphasize the survival of the fittest, and you have to be prepared to be killed when you kill an enemy, being almost wiped out still leaves a knot in your heart. However, now they are under the same master, truly the world is unpredictable.

Therefore, as the master's right-hand man, I must protect this town!

Just as Benimaru made up his mind, saplings grew wildly from the paved floor, and then became as tall as him. Before he could react, a tall beauty appeared in front of him.

Benimaru had no mood to appreciate her at all, he just looked at the floor under his feet with heartache.

“…I'm sorry, Mr. Benimaru.”

Treyni also said somewhat apologetically when she saw his distressed expression.

“Never mind.” Benimaru shook his head and said, “So Treyni, what's the matter?”

“Yes! I have something important to report to Rimuru-sama!”

Treyni said with a serious face.

“—There is an S-rank threat.”

“What!?”

Hearing these words, Benimaru's expression changed, and cold sweat dripped down.

It's no wonder he was so nervous and scared, the S-rank threat was just too exaggerated.

The threat level is calculated based on the scale of damage.

A-rank is also known as disaster-class.

The degree of danger is very likely to bring significant danger to the town.

A-rank is also known as calamity-class.

High-level Majin and high-level demons are secretly stirring, with the danger of turning the kingdom upside down.

S-rank is also known as calamity-class.

Usually refers to Demon Lords, small countries cannot deal with them, and large countries have the possibility of dealing with them only if they are united.

S-rank is also known as natural disaster-class.

Some Demon Lords and Dragon types are S-rank, and a single kingdom cannot deal with them. Humans must cross the boundaries of the kingdom and cooperate with each other to bet everything for survival.

“This is a major matter, this matter must be reported to Rimuru-sama as soon as possible!” Treyni said, and then asked curiously, “That…where is Rimuru-sama?”

“Sleeping.”

Benimaru rubbed his eyebrows, he said somewhat melancholically: “Rimuru-sama, just finished naming 150,000 Orcs a few days ago, and is now in a deep sleep.”

“1, 150,000!?”

Treyni also had a look of astonishment.

Magicules are to monsters what life force is to living beings. Generally speaking, even just bestowing a name on a subordinate cannot restore magicules. It is even more impossible for Demon Lord-level members to name people casually.

However, Rimuru names people all day long, completely disregarding the attitude of magicules, and this time he even named 150,000 Orcs.

“No, it's not really naming 150,000 Orcs, but first absorbing part of the magicules of the namer, and then naming them and returning the magicules to the other party.”

Although it is somewhat ingenious, it is also an extremely mentally exhausting task.

In the past, Rimuru had consumed a lot of magic power in order to name the Goblins, Direwolves, and Ogres, and therefore fell into a coma for several days—because magicules are very important, equivalent to the life force of monsters, so Benimaru is so loyal.

“…Our master seems to be a little too strong.”

“Yes.”

The two sighed deeply.

However, it is not comparable to an S-rank threat. You must know that the Orc Lord is only A-rank, and even if he evolves into a Demon Lord by chance in the end, it is only an S-rank calamity.

“No! We must notify Rimuru-sama as soon as possible!”

Benimaru gritted his teeth and said, “Treyni, I'll go find Rimuru-sama, I'll leave that side to you. Also, I'll let Hakurou and Souei also…no, that might provoke the other party's hostility, or should Shuna go to receive them? Or should I…”

“Benimaru-sama! Please calm down!”

“Ugh!”

Benimaru, who has always been known for his steadiness and calmness, also rarely panicked.

Treyni said softly: “I will be responsible for that side, I'll leave Rimuru-sama to you.”

“…I'm counting on you.”

Benimaru took a deep look at her, and then quickly walked towards the largest house in the town.