Honkai impact: Dimensional Herrscher

They have been at it for a long time, Adam couldn't remember much from the start of the anime, but it's bound to be similar

[Okay! So, with us... no, can we all be friends?] The slime's timid female voice sounded in Adam's head, as the slime's blue color shifted closer to pink

[That's a great idea slime-chan!] He decided to finally interject into the conversation

[Wha, what did you say? For the feared Storm Dragon Veldora to become f-f-friends with someone of s-s-slime's and a h-h-human's social standing?!]

[Ah... well, if you hate it that much...]

[Stupid! You! Nobody said anything about hating!]

[Eh, then? Umm... what will you do?]

[... let's see... well, if you insist... I can consider...] Veldora went deep in thought after he said his piece

[I insist! Decide! If you hate it, then the deals off. No second chances!]

[Cho...! Then I have no choice! I'll become your friend! Show me your gratitude!] The true dragon begrudgingly accepted, but Adam could tell he was pleased

[Then, we will be in your care!] The slime exclaimed in a happy voice

[Ay! ... oh, and let me grant you two a name. You also give me one!]

[Huh? Why? So suddenly?] The slime asked in confusion

[To etch into our souls that we are equals. As humans call it, Family Name type of thing.

The one I grant you will bestow upon you "Divine Protection". You still lack a name, so you shall become a named monster now! And you human, you will be the first of your kind to be bestowed a name by me, Veldora!!]

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Adam wouldn't mind being given an official name by a true dragon

He abandoned his old name that he had in his previous life... And the one that he has in this life was given to him by the matron of the orphanage he lived in without much thought

Adam looked a the slime, and the slime looked back at him

...

[Storm....] Adam muttered in the telepathic link established by Veldora

The slime's eyes lit up when it heard what Adam said

[Adam! You are a genius! Veldora, Since you are called the Storm Dragon, how about simply "Tempest"?] The slime earnestly complimented Adam as it came up with a name

[It's decided! What a wonderful name!] Veldora exclaimed in joyful tone

[From now on, I am Veldora Tempest. And you little one...Shall be called "Rimuru", and you human shall be called.... Asterios, Asterios Tempest and Rimuru Tempest shall be thine name!!!] The dragon exclaimed in an excited and happy tone that was so infectious that it even affected Adam

And that name was etched into their soul

From what Adam can see and feel, he didn't't feel any different.

But somewhere deep in his soul, he felt something change.

And he couldn't help but feel... happy all over his being as he was named

[True name: Nameless ----> Asterios "Adam" Tempest]

As he heard Great Sage's voice, he felt content... Content that he finally had a genuine family

Not of blood... But a bond that was stronger than any biological family could ever hope to have

No one would replace his previous life's family, but that doesn't mean that he didn't want a family

In this life, he was an orphan. So he knew what it was like to be brought up in an environment with no one to stand beside you and support you

Now that he had one... He simply felt content and happy

As the newly named Asterios and Rimuru made eye contant, Asterios couldn't help but notice that their thoughs right now differed greatly as Rimuru blushed and avoided his eyes

'I will still use the name Adam, I will only reserve my birth name to people I'm close to or trust a lot. Besides, I want the name Asterios to have a more legendary reputation than Adam' Adam thought, as the matter was quite complicated when he had 2 names he could use

'I was already friends with Adam before, but now doesn't this make us best friends? O-or e-ven s-soulmates?!' Rimuru meanwhile had completely different thoughts, as she couldn't help herself from having wild fantasies about her first friend that she made since she reincarnated

Seeing as the slime was in it's own fantasies, Adam decided to continue the conversation [Ehem, before we go. I wanted to ask something. Can we do anything about your seal?]

[Not with my power. If it were a unique skill like that of a hero, then it could perhaps be possible...] Veldora explained in melancholy

[You do not possess any unique skills?] Rimuru asked as she was snapped out of her thoughts

[I do. But from the moment the seal was placed, I could no longer use any. I barely managed to retain my telepathy...] The dragon continued on with depression evident in his tone

[Hey Rimuru-chan, how about using predator to eat Veldora and this seal?] Adam suggested

Rimuru visibly perked up at that, and then she instantly got excited

'His own Great Sage should have informed him of something' Adam concluded by his observations

[How about your gluttony, Adam?] Rimuru questioned him in hopes of an alternative, as although predator would work, it would take a long time for Veldora to be unsealed

Adam looked at the slime and sighed [It will be...difficult with my...Circumstances]

The slime became depressed again as it remembered that this isn't his own world, so Adam didn't have any obligation to help the true dragon

[Did the hero take any damage? Any wounds or something?] Rimuru asked, wanting discuss with the true dragon so she could get more information, even if there was already a solution

[Well asked! Our blows were well watched, and I have landed a few direct hits! But, there was no effect. "Death Calling Winds", "Black Lighting", and even-]

'There they go again...' Adam thought with a wry smile on his face as they went on a tangent discussing about how Rimuru will eat him and analyze his seal from the outside

'I don't mind, they are now my family after all... Even though Rimuru might have some... Strange tastes'

'Or maybe he is actually a she and I misunderstood it all along...' Adam jokingly thought to himself

'You know Great Sage, you are also family' Adam suddenly said to his skill out of the blue

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Great Sage didn't reply as it didn't have an ego yet

'Of course, if you became a hot female version of myself, we could be something more~' Adam shamelessly flirted with his skill

His skill replied without any emotion

'In my previous life, it was a popular opinion that systems were the best waifus'

'Although you are not quite there in the same leage as those overpowered systems, you are still quite important' Adam continued n a sincere tone

'Maybe if you improve yourself and become more overpowered than those systems in my previous life, you may become even better than the best waifu' Adam continued shamelessly flirting and coaxing his skill so it could evolve and become a girl he could have sex with

'Wha-!'

[Kukuku! Leave it to me! Don't wait, I'll pause it for you!!] Veldora's booming and happy voice interrupted his rebutal

As Adam came out of his thoughs, he saw Rimuru who went and enveloped the true dragon with the slime body and absorbed him with the predator skill

And then the slime turned to Adam, and even though the slime face couldn't show what it was feeling.. Adam still knew exactly how it felt

"Don't look so down Rimuru-chan, you still have me" Adam said as he went towards Rimuru and picked the slime up into his embrace and petted it

"I-I-"

"Don't worry, it's okay to feel lonely, this is a brand new word for you. And that means new things to try and new friends!" Adam said as he looked down on the slime with a gentle smile as he continued to pet it

Rimuru shrunk into his embrace as she enjoyed his touch

"Now, let's go and leave this depressing cave!"

"Yes! Let's go!" The slime's eyes lit up as it finally came out of it's depression and became excited at finally living this dark cave

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