The Time a God of Destruction was reincarnated as a slime.

The arena was vast, an infinite dimension created by Beerus with a casual flick of his fingers. The sky shimmered with a kaleidoscope of colors, the ground was an endless expanse of polished obsidian, and the air was charged with raw energy. Guy Crimson, despite the fear still lingering in his heart, stood tall. He was the strongest demon lord, the mediator of balance, and the ruler of the Ice Continent. He could not—would not—allow his pride to falter further.

Beerus stood across from him, his posture relaxed, arms folded behind his back. His golden eyes gleamed with amusement, and the faintest smirk curled his lips. His aura was entirely subdued now, as though he wasn't even taking the fight seriously.

"Whenever you're ready," Beerus said, his voice calm and mocking. "Show me the strength you're so proud of."Guy's crimson eyes narrowed, his pride compelling him to act. His Ultimate Skill: Prideful King Lucifer flared to life, and the air around him ignited with his overwhelming power. The ground cracked beneath his feet as his aura surged, creating a blizzard of raw energy that swept across the battlefield.

"You'll regret underestimating me!" Guy roared, vanishing in a blur of speed.

In a fraction of a second, he reappeared behind Beerus, his fist engulfed in fire and ice. The force of his punch could shatter mountains and obliterate entire armies. He aimed directly at Beerus's head—but just as his fist was about to connect, it stopped. Or rather, it was stopped.Beerus had raised a single finger, casually intercepting the attack. The impact caused a shockwave that rippled across the dimension, yet Beerus stood unmoving, his expression bored.

"Is that all?" Beerus asked, tilting his head.

Enraged, Guy unleashed a flurry of attacks, his fists and legs becoming a blur as he struck from every direction. Each blow was enhanced by his mastery of magicules and the devastating power of his Ultimate Skill. The ground shattered, and the dimension trembled under the onslaught. But no matter how hard he tried, his attacks couldn't even ruffle Beerus's fur.

"Pathetic," Beerus muttered, yawning mid-battle.Guy growled and stepped back, realizing brute force wasn't enough. He activated Dominion Field, a sub-skill of Prideful King Lucifer, creating a domain where his power was absolute. Within this field, his abilities were amplified tenfold, and he could manipulate reality itself.

"Let's see you handle this!" Guy snarled, raising his hand. A massive meteor, wreathed in fire and ice, descended from the sky, its size eclipsing the battlefield. It hurtled toward Beerus, promising annihilation.

Beerus glanced up lazily, unimpressed. With a simple swipe of his hand, the meteor disintegrated into particles of light.Guy's frustration mounted. He activated another of his copied skills: Time Stop. Instantly, the world froze. Time itself ceased to flow, and everything came to a standstill. In this frozen moment, Guy smirked.

"Let's see you deal with this," he muttered, gathering all his power.

He unleashed a barrage of attacks—spells, strikes, and techniques—each infused with the full extent of his magicules. Explosions erupted, the dimension cracked, and the sky itself seemed to split. When he was finished, he deactivated Time Stop, expecting to see Beerus in tatters.

But Beerus was still standing, completely unharmed. He dusted off his shoulder, sighing."Was that supposed to impress me?" Beerus asked, tilting his head. "Time Stop? Cute. Unfortunately for you, it doesn't work on beings like me."

Guy took a step back, his confidence wavering. How? How could nothing he do even scratch this being? Even after unleashing the full might of his abilities, Beerus remained untouchable.

Desperate, Guy activated his final trump card. "If I can't defeat you with strength or skills, then I'll destroy you with pure devastation!" He summoned the full might of his Ultimate Skill, forming an apocalyptic storm of fire, ice, and lightning. The power of destruction itself raged around him, a maelstrom capable of erasing entire dimensions.Beerus raised an eyebrow, finally seeming mildly interested. "You're really going all out, aren't you? Fine. I'll humor you—for a moment."

As the storm reached its peak, Guy condensed all of its energy into a single, devastating attack. With a roar, he hurled the massive sphere of annihilation directly at Beerus. The dimension trembled, and the energy radiating from the attack was blinding.

Beerus sighed, lifting a single finger. "Enough."He tapped the sphere lightly, and it dissolved instantly, its power rendered null. The shockwave alone sent Guy hurtling backward, his body skidding across the ground.

Before Guy could recover, Beerus appeared in front of him, moving so fast it was as if he'd teleported. He raised one hand, his golden eyes gleaming with quiet menace.

"This has been amusing, but it's time to end this," Beerus said.With a single flick of his finger, Beerus struck Guy in the chest. The force was incomprehensible, yet precise. Guy's body was launched backward, crashing into the ground with a thunderous impact. The dimension itself groaned under the weight of the strike, fissures spreading across the obsidian terrain.

When the dust settled, Guy lay unconscious, completely defeated. His once-proud aura was gone, his body battered and broken.

Beerus stood over him, unscathed, his expression calm. "I told you—your strength means nothing to me."

The other demon lords, watching from afar, were frozen in fear. They had witnessed the strongest among them brought to his knees with a single blow. Beerus turned to them, his gaze sharp.

"Does anyone else feel like challenging me?" he asked, his voice cold.

None dared to respond.The atmosphere in the Walpurgis chamber was tense as the demon lords processed what had just occurred. Guy Crimson, the strongest among them, was defeated in the most humiliating way possible—with a single flick from Beerus. The sight of Guy lying unconscious, his once-dominant presence reduced to nothing, sent chills through the room. Even Milim, usually fearless, was silent, her eyes darting between Beerus and the unconscious Guy.Beerus, standing tall and completely unruffled, scanned the room. His golden eyes gleamed with faint amusement as he observed the other demon lords' reactions. Despite their efforts to mask their emotions, their fear was evident. They were tense, on edge, their magicules subtly flaring as if preparing for an attack.

But deep down, they all knew the truth—there was nothing they could do.

After a moment of silence, Beerus sighed and casually snapped his fingers. The entire group was instantly transported back to the Walpurgis chamber. The grandeur of the room returned, but the mood was entirely different. Guy Crimson was stillunconscious, his body slumped in the seat he had occupied before the battle. His aura, once so commanding, was now faint and weak.

Beerus turned his attention to Rain and Misery, Guy's ever-loyal subordinates. His piercing gaze landed on them, and they stiffened, realizing what was coming.

"Rain, Misery," Beerus said, his tone calm but commanding. "Your master made a bet, and he lost. Starting from today, you belong to me. I'll ask this once: Are you going to submit willingly and honor the terms of your master's bet, or do I have to make you?"The two glanced at each other, their minds racing. They were primordials, demons of the highest caliber, yet even they knew they stood no chance against Beerus. His power was beyond comprehension. It wasn't as though Beerus was forcing them—Guy Crimson had made the wager, and they had to honor it.

With no hesitation, they stepped forward, kneeling before Beerus. Their voices were steady but filled with respect as they spoke in unison. "We hope you will accept us as your lowly subordinates, Master."

Beerus smirked, clearly pleased. He raised a hand, the room crackling with raw energy as a surge of magicules left his body and enveloped the two primordials. "Starting from today, you will bear the names I give you. Rain, you are now Erza, and Misery, you are now Zerna."The moment the names were spoken, a massive shift occurred. A black cocoon formed around both Rain and Misery as Beerus's power initiated their evolution. The room was filled with an overwhelming pressure as their transformations took place, the magicules radiating from the cocoons causing even the other demon lords to shiver.

After a minute, the cocoons cracked and dissolved, revealing Erza and Zerna in their new forms. Their auras were far stronger, more refined, and their presence commanded respect. Despite their incredible new power, they remained in their maid attire, stepping forward and kneeling before Beerus.My lord," they said in unison, their voices more confident yet filled with reverence, "we thank you for bestowing us with such beautiful names and this new power. We swear to serve you for eternity."

Beerus nodded in satisfaction, his expression calm. "Good. Stand behind me."

Obediently, Erza and Zerna stepped back, taking their places behind Beerus. The other demon lords watched in stunned silence, their disbelief mounting. Two of the most powerful subordinates in the world had just willingly submitted to Beerus, their loyalty cemented.Finally, Beerus snapped his fingers once more. Guy Crimson stirred, groaning as he slowly regained consciousness. His eyes fluttered open, and as his vision cleared, he saw Beerus standing before him, flanked by Erza and Zerna. The realization of what had happened hit him instantly. His body ached, his pride was shattered, and his strongest subordinates were no longer his.

Guy forced himself to sit upright, glaring weakly at Beerus. "You… You really are a monster."Beerus chuckled, his smirk widening. "I told you, didn't I? There's a difference between power and true power. Be glad I let you live."

Guy said nothing, lowering his gaze. For the first time in his life, he felt genuine defeat—not just physically, but in every way that mattered. He clenched his fists, silently vowing to one day reclaim his pride, though he knew the gap between them was unfathomable.

The rest of the demon lords remained silent, none daring to speak. For the first time, they truly understood the hierarchy of power. Beerus was not just a demon lord—he was something far beyond them, a being whose strength could not be measured.