They already have a chat group, why bother with the plot?

Not far away, Shirasaki Kaori called out to Nagumo Hajime.

"Ok!"

This time, Hajime Nagumo didn't force himself to stay, because he knew that the outside help he had called for had arrived!

Meanwhile, on the other side, Captain Melda had already organized her classmates to prepare to unleash ranged attack magic together.

"You two, come here right now!"

He looked at the two figures, one black and one white, in the distance and shouted loudly.

Kaori Shirasaki and Hajime Nagumo exchanged a glance, then helped each other up and ran towards their classmates.

"preparation--"

Seeing that the two were running towards them, Commander Melda breathed a sigh of relief.

Each one of them is an extremely valuable fighting force.

We can't let him get us!

Then, his gaze fell on Nan Yunshi, and a hint of admiration flashed in his eyes.

He really misjudged the situation.

If it weren't for Hajime Nagumo's delay, they might not have been able to complete the preparation of the attack magic so quickly.

Therefore, in Commander Melda's mind, Hajime Nagumo's status rose to a new level.

Courage, wisdom, and a willingness to sacrifice oneself for one's companions.

Aside from being a bit weak.

The rest are characteristics that only a leader possesses!

If we're talking about who the best leader of the Hero's party is in Captain Melda's heart, it's undoubtedly Hajime Nagumo, even surpassing Glory Amagawa, who has the [Hero] class.

After all, people full of a sense of justice are often not very bright.

"Nagumo, Kaori, faster!" Amanogawa Kōki shouted.

However, some people wanted Nagumo Hajime to live, while others wanted him to die.

Daisuke Hiyama in the group is clearly the one who wants Hajime Nagumo dead.

Especially when she saw that the other person was actually supporting each other with Shirasaki Kaori.

The jealousy in their hearts reached its peak.

"Die, Hajime Nagumo!"

"It's all because of you that Kaori won't even give me a second glance!"

Daisuke Hiyama thought darkly to himself.

Then, his attack magic naturally shifted from the minotaur to lock onto Nan Yun Shi.

Anyway, one more or one less makes no difference.

In such chaotic circumstances, it's understandable that the shot went astray.

Thinking this, Daisuke Hiyama's lips curled into a wicked smile.

"For my sake, please die, Hajime Nagumo!"

"put!"

The moment Commander Melda's voice fell.

More than a dozen attack spells that were ready to be unleashed were released in an instant.

Like shooting stars streaking across the night sky, they shot neatly towards the bull-headed monster.

"That's great, Nagumo-kun!"

Kaori Shirasaki was delighted to see this.

Because it means they can survive.

A smile also appeared on Nagumo Hajime's lips.

However, in the next second, one of the attacks that should have been aimed at the Minotaur actually veered off course and shot towards Nan Yun Shi instead.

"!!!"

The incident happened suddenly

Everyone's pupils contracted instantly.

Even Shirasaki Kaori, who was standing next to her, looked incredulous.

I never imagined that such a thing as betrayal would happen between classmates.

In a flash, Shirasaki Kaori instinctively reached out her hand towards Nagumo Hajime.

But she was still too slow. Just as she grabbed Nan Yunshi's clothes, she slipped out of his grasp due to inertia.

They could only watch helplessly as the attack headed towards Nagumo Hajime.

At this critical moment.

"Predator, activate!"

A calm voice suddenly rang out.

The blue slime appeared out of thin air like a dumpling being wrapped, and quickly swallowed up Nagumo Hajime, who had just been hit by magic.

Nagumo Hajime disappeared, and in his place appeared before everyone a blue slime.

"Nagamo-kun!"

"Pooh!"

As soon as Shirasaki Kaori spoke, the slime seemed to be disgusted and spat out the wet Nagumo Hajime in one gulp.

Kaori Shirasaki was stunned as she watched Hajime Nagumo, who had been spat out by the slime, fall to the ground.

Hajime Nagumo himself was also completely bewildered.

It seems they haven't quite figured out the current situation.

"Young people these days really lack the harsh lessons of society."

Rimuru, in his slime form, squinted and looked toward a spot in the crowd.

They're even capable of betraying their classmates.

"Why would there be slimes in a place like this?!"

Daisuke Hiyama, who had been keeping an eye on Hajime Nagumo, was dumbfounded when he saw the slime that had suddenly saved Hajime.

Commander Melda, too, recovered from her initial shock and looked equally bewildered.

Slimes, such low-level magical beasts, how could they appear in such a deep area?

However, he doesn't have time to think about these things right now.

The reason is that Nagumo and his companion are currently in a dangerous area.

He quickly called out to Shirasaki Kaori and the other girl, "You two, come here right now!"

"Nagumo-kun, are you alright?" Shirasaki Kaori also realized what was happening and helped Nagumo Hajime up to ask.

"Well, it's okay."

Nan Yunshi said with lingering fear.

His gaze swept over the group of students with a scrutinizing look.

My heart is cold.

He couldn't understand why someone would do such a cruel thing to his classmates.

Then, he glanced discreetly at the blue slime.

This must be the group member named Rimuru.

It really is a slime.

Is reincarnation as a slime now a popular trend?

After thanking Rimuru in the group chat, Hajime Nagumo and Kaori Shirasaki ran off towards Melda and the others without looking back.

To avoid a repeat of the backstabbing incident, he didn't withdraw his gaze from the crowd until Shirasaki Kaori and Nagumo Hajime had fully returned.

Backstabbing someone is a huge taboo for a knight.

"Alright, now let me see how this so-called magical beast compares to the magical beasts of my world."

Seeing that Nagumo Hajime was safe, Rimuru turned around and looked at the minotaur that was gradually climbing up from under the broken bridge.

With a swift movement, it switched into human form.

The bat's wings spread behind him, carrying him slowly into the air.

Beneath the mask, looking down at the minotaur below, Rimuru extended his right hand, which was even more slender and fair than a woman's.

Then, jet-black lightning flashed in his palm, took shape, and transformed into a javelin, which Rimuru hurled out!

Black Flame Thunder!

boom!

The moment the black lightning spear struck, it caused a massive explosion.

In an instant, the entire 62nd floor of the maze shook violently.

As the dust settled, half of the Minotaur's body was blasted away.

"So weak?"

Rimuru was somewhat puzzled.

He just struck casually, yet the damage was so great.

"Never mind, maybe it wasn't a very strong monster to begin with."

Rimuru, no longer wanting to think about it, stretched his hands upwards.

As energy was injected, a delicate little ball condensed above Rimuru. Then, as Rimuru expanded his hands, the ball slowly grew larger until it reached a size of five meters.

Black lightning continuously spilled from the ball, each bolt capable of shattering rocks.

Feeling its power, Melda and the others were all shocked.

"Super Big Jade Black Flame Thunder Rasengan!"

Learn by example

In terms of humbly learning, Helimru is second to none.

With a soft shout, the attack descended, like a falling comet, crashing heavily onto the head of the Minotaur.

Next second

Rumble!

A deafening explosion rang out.

Black Lightning devoured the Minotaur directly.

The stone bridge connecting the two cliffs was blown up, revealing a bottomless abyss below.

Rimuru, meanwhile, hovered silently in mid-air, witnessing the bridge's collapse.

"Are the slimes in this world really this terrifying?!"

In the distance, watching Rimuru flying in mid-air, Ame no Kagami swallowed hard.

Melda remained silent.

Because he had never seen this kind of slime before.

Could it be the legendary Slime Emperor?

While everyone else revered Rimuru's godlike power, only Hajime Nagumo's eyes shone brightly.

'This is the power of our group members!'