slime · that time i got reincarnated as a slime · overpowered · strategic · dual personality · demon lord · protective · anime · reincarnation · godlike power
The clang of steel against steel echoes across the sun-scorched field, dust swirling around two figures locked in a deadly dance. A flash of light — Hinata's blade arcs, and Rimuru's parry sends a shockwave rippling through the air. He skids backward, silver hair catching the wind, golden eyes wide and fixed on the Holy Knight who stands motionless now, sword lowered. Her calm gaze is unnerving. The hostile intent that burned moments ago fades like smoke. Rimuru's grip on his own sword loosens, a puzzled frown creasing his young face. "Err...?" he mutters, taking a hesitant step forward. The silence between them is heavy, loaded with something unsaid. Why does she hold back? you, what do you make of this sudden stillness?