The Slime Sovereign

unlock a powerful talent, and turn this village into a grand city.

This ambition, of course, had been pushed onto Alaric.

”You
e back! I already know someone of your ability unlocked quite the powerful talent! Let us announce it to the village at once! ”

Ravio was practically jumping out of his shoes, completely confident in Alaric. Normally, when someone exudes large amounts of intelligence and wisdom at a young age, its a reliable insurance that theyll unlock a powerful ability. Afterall, the intelligent had mana pools much larger than the average person.

Since Alaric had been born with his previous lifes wisdom and intelligence, they thought him to be a supreme prodigy.

Ravio had already been walking towards the center of the village— there lay a podium (for Ravio to make announcements) and a set of tables and chairs (for banquets).

”Wait, Chief! ” Alaric was alarmed. He didn want the entire village to know of his talent until he was powerful enough.

Ravio didn even turn back to look at Alaric, simply continuing to walk while he replied, ”What? Youve come back, this must be announced! ”

Alaric stuttered, ”Chief Forger, I think we should keep my ability a secret… ”

This finally brought Ravio to a stop. He seemed to be a bit anxious as he turned around.

”Why? Is it… is it weak? ”

”I have unlocked a Lord-type talent. We need to keep this a secret for now, lest the other villages get word. ”

This was the excuse Alaric thought of, he was still unwilling to reveal his talent. Chief Forger wasn the type to ask questions, so he knew this should go relatively smoothly. Afterall, the plan Ravio had thought of for their villages future, was to use Alaric to annex the surrounding villages.

”Oh… a Lord-type talent! Youve… Youve awoken a Lord-type talent?! You
e right! Those old fogies would definitely do anything in their power to be rid of you! ” Ravio rambled.

Actually, including Forger village, there were another 5 villages nearby. The land surrounding the forest, also known as the Great Forest of Neuling, was heavily sought after. The royal family had long rid it of any powerful beasts, so the forest was a great resource point.

Each village sought to annex the others, and gain providence over the forests resources.

”Yes sir, a Lord-type talent. I will definitely surprise you all later. I will personally annex those 5 villages myself! ”

Ravio laughed, ”I didn raise you up alongside your parents for nothing! Come, we shall announce your return and that you have received a powerful Combat-type talent! ”

Thats good, Im glad that the Chief is ignorant… Alaric thought.

The platform wasn too far away, they arrived in only a few seconds. On top of the of platform was a wooden rod, with a megaphone at the top. While this world hadn produced microphone technology, a simple sound-amplification formation was easy to come by.

Ravio stood in front of the mic, cleared his throat, and said, ”Alaric has returned! ”