The Beginning 1 - Key bearer

Rimuru Tempest

So, we need to decide who's going to face the Eldritch threat, huh?

Rimuru Tempest

I vote for myself. My Predator skill can analyze and adapt to any enemy.

Kumagawa Misogi

How adorable~ The slime thinks it can beat cosmic horror.

Kumagawa Misogi

My All Fiction can turn any attack into 'nothing' - even reality-warping ones. I'm clearly the better choice.

Ainz Ooal Gown

Both of you lack strategic thinking. I have centuries of battle experience and command over death magic.

Ainz Ooal Gown

(Actually, I'm just making this up as I go along, but I can't let them know that...)

Rimuru Tempest

With all due respect, Ainz, I've literally eaten gods. Your magic is impressive, but my abilities are limitless.

Kumagawa Misogi

Oh my, are we having a power-measuring contest now? How very shounen of us!

Kumagawa Misogi

While you two brag about your abilities, I could just erase the concept of 'Eldritch' entirely. Problem solved~

Ainz Ooal Gown

You underestimate the complexities of interdimensional threats. This requires careful planning, not your reckless erasure abilities.

Ainz Ooal Gown

Our master should send me. The risks are too great otherwise.

Rimuru Tempest

You know what? Let's just ask our Key-bearer to decide. After all...

Rimuru Tempest

Wait, is that the Eldritch horror right outside the window?!

Kumagawa Misogi

Well, well! Looks like our debate is moot - it came to us!

Kumagawa Misogi

Last one to fight it is a useless protagonist!