By the Grace of the Gods: Volume 16 [Parts 1 to 2] by Roy

Author:Roy
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Light Novel, partial, magic, available in print, anime, fantasy, adventure, isekai, reincarnation, gods, slice of life, monsters, slimes
Publisher: J-Novel Club (generated)

Chapter 10, Episode 3: Check-In

After I unexpectedly received a divine relic and valuable information from my visit to the divine realm, I spent a few days returning all the way back to my place in the Forest of Gana. Since I’d prearranged to send the Jamils a message when I reached here, I sent a limour bird as soon as I arrived. The Jamils had said that they would make time once they received my letter, so they’d be visiting me soon.

“I could run some experiments while I’m at it.” The next day, I prepared for some impromptu experiments while I waited for their arrival.

Pretty soon, the weed slimes I placed outside sent me a signal. At such a short notice, they’d already made time to come see me.

“You are here, aren’t you Ryoma?” Elise called from the entrance.

“The sign outside said ‘Experiment in progress—please come in.’ I’m sure he wants us in here, but what is he up to so soon after his return?” Reinhart asked.

“Welcome, everyone,” I greeted them.

“Ryoma! Great to see...you?” Reinhart said questioningly.

“Welcome home! Oh?” Elise tilted her neck too.

As soon as they entered the room, they seemed to sense something was off. I thought they would only see me sitting normally in a chair next to the table...maybe those who knew me well could see through my trick? Reinbach, Sebas, four guards, and Eleonora followed after.

“Excuse me for staying seated. It’s part of the experiment,” I said.

“I don’t mind, but what are you up to?” Reinhart asked.

“It doesn’t look like you’re experimenting on anything,” Elise said, “and your face seems...stiff?”

“Your voice too. It’s slightly, very slightly, off,” Sebas noted.

“Oh, you can tell. Let me explain—” I said, about to pull back the curtains.

“Hey, don’t tell me you got hurt in the Sea of Trees!” Hughes rushed up and reached to put a hand on my shoulder.

I realized what he was doing too late. The body on the chair slumped over and slid out.

“Watch out!” Hughes caught the body before it hit the ground, but its limbs were slacked. The others rushed over out of concern.

“I’m okay—?!” I tried to say.

“His neck is all twisted!” Reinhart shouted.

“Ryoma!” Everyone shouted.

Me trying to convey that I was okay made everything worse. Hughes was holding a body with a twisted neck that was twitching weirdly, preventing me from explaining anything. As soon as I realized that, I ran into the room from a hall that led out of it, coming face-to-face with my guests who were holding a collapsed and immoble me...well, the mimic slime disguised as me.

“It’s okay! I’m not hurt!” I said.

“Hmm?! What’s going on?!” Reinbach asked.

“Another Ryoma...?” Jill joined, followed by the others, who all regained their composure even as they seemed confused by the situation.

I finally gave them the full story. I explained that they first saw a mimic slime I tamed in the Sea of Trees that had the ability to shapeshift with near-perfect fidelity...after having the slime shift back to its original form.

“So

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