Rimuru's Birth

Chapters 1 - 5

Satoru Mikami, a 37-year-old Japanese salaryman, dies stabbed while shielding a coworker and wakes up in a parallel world in the body of a slime. Freed from the constraints of his human life, he gradually discovers his new abilities thanks to his unique skill Great Sage, capable of analyzing and replicating almost any power. Wandering through an underground cavern, he has the decisive encounter with the Storm Dragon Veldora, sealed away for 300 years for having sown destruction. The two lonely souls bond over conversations about their respective worlds, and Rimuru absorbs the dragon's power by sealing a pact with him before setting off toward the surface. This first volume lays the groundwork for the setting, blending humor, wonder, and the first hints of the extraordinary destiny awaiting this newcomer.