True Dragons

**True Dragons** (竜種, *ryūshu*, lit. "Dragon Species"?)are the pinnacle of Spiritual-lifeforms, the highest ranking beings in existence, considered beings even beyond Gods. These entities, functioning as the very pillars of nature, possess near-invulnerability, with only five confirmed in existence. Throughout history, they were historically venerated as the "Holy Will of Nature."

## Appearance

True Dragons are typically recognized by their individualized grandiose draconic forms, featuring imposing attributes such as horns, scales, and expansive wings. An exception to this norm is the "Ultimate Slime" subspecies, which assumes a more, slime-like shape.

These beings possess the innate ability to alter their appearance as they do choose. Notably, despite their formidable natural forms, they often choose to adopt a human-like guise, sculpted by their personal self-image, resulting in a divine-like countenance characterized by refined features. Importantly, regardless of the form they assume, all maintain a consistent level of energy output.

## Physical Attribute

The physical strength and defense outclassing any being in existant

## Life Cycle

Upon the birth of a True Dragon, they inherently transcend mortality and are truly eternal beings, characterized for being incarnations of nature’s will. One unique distinguishing attribute of their species is their nigh-omnipotent immortally, as even in the event of their soul's heart core being obliterated or vanquished upon their death, they will just enter a rebirth cycle. With a new entity eventually materializing into the world, inheriting their past memories while sometimes undergoing a transformation in personality.

## Attributes

### True Dragon Magic

Unique magic that embodies all elemental attributes inherent to each true dragon. Its sheer potency and destructive capabilities far surpass what regular individuals can access, granting unparalleled control over the forces of nature.

### Intrinsic Skills

While each True Dragon possesses its own distinctive and inherent attributes, there are three intrinsic skills that are shared among all of them.

* Dragon Spirit Haki (竜霊覇気, *ryū rei haki*?): An extraordinarily potent Haki that is infused with both magical and physical properties with the users aura. It carries the capacity to shreds apart anything it touches and dissolve the complete existence of whatever it confronts.
* Universal Perception (普遍認知, *Fuhentekina ninshiki*?): Enables unparalleled sensory capabilities by converting surrounding magicules into data, enabling users to sense almost everything within a wide radius, including light, sound, smell, heat, and magical energy with exceptional precision. Its range and accuracy being dependent on the user’s power, with some able to extend their awareness globally.
* Universal Shapeshift (万能変化, *ban'nō henge*?): Grants user’s complete control over their physical characteristics, enabling unrestricted shapeshifting at will. While it allows for any desired transformation, it requires magicules during use, particularly when altering from a base appearances.

## Known True Dragons

#### "Star King Dragon" Veldanava

The first and strongest amongst the True Dragons. He is the original creator of all worlds and skills, considered the God of Creation. The husband of Lucia and father to Demon Lord Milim Nava.

#### "White Ice Dragon" Velzard

Partner of Guy Crimson, Velzard is known to be second in birth as well as in power from Veldanava. She is prideful and haughty, and was incredibly jealous when Veldanava granted Guy important roles instead of paying attention to her.

#### "Scorch Dragon" Velgrynd

Partner of Rudra Nam Ul Nasca, Velgrynd is the fastest Dragon in existence. Her very essence is that of 'acceleration' and 'high momentum'. Although slightly hot-headed, she is very compassionate, especially to her allies and family.

#### "Storm Dragon" Veldora Tempest

As an incarnation of storms and the personification of chaos, he wields unparalleled destructive force. For hundreds of years, he terrorized humanity, earning himself an infamous and feared reputation. Despite his rationality and immense intelligence, Veldora initially rampaged relentlessly, and was subjected to countless cycles of death and reincarnation by his sister since birth. After meeting Rimuru, he learned to control his powers and gained some semblance of restraint, continually refining his abilities under Rimuru's guidance.

#### "Chaos Creator" Rimuru Tempest

During the events of The Abyss Unleashed, Rimuru's predation of Veldora evolves him, allowing him to unleash the latent power he had amassed from his subordinates and stored away. This transformation led to his birth as the fifth True Dragon.

Consequently, he transformed into a Vicious draconic spiritual body, known as an **Ultimate Slime** (竜魔粘性星神体(アルティメットスライム), *arutimetto suraimu*, lit. "Dragon Demon Viscous Star Divine Body"?), which represents a unique sub-species that parallels/exceeds that of the original. Interestingly, despite lacking any direct connection to traditional slimes, this name was bestowed upon his newfound form.

### Comparable Existences

#### Milim Nava

A Dragonoid, a truly distinctive entity born from the union of a Human and a True Dragon. She stands amongs the most ancient and powerful of Demon Lords, being the offspring of Veldanava and Lucia. Inheriting a significant portion of her father's power, Milliam is often likened to True Dragons, and in certain instances, outclasses them due to her exceptional capability to harness limitless magical energy.

#### Gaia

An distinct entity, originally born as the Elemental Dragon, crystallized from the remnants of Veldanava's power, which manifested a form akin to his own. Following its death and transformation into the Chaos Dragon, modern dragons emerged from its scattered magical essence, each embodying different attributes. Gaia harbors the potential to rival True Dragons in power, provided it at its full potential.

## Differentiation From Regular Dragons

Dragons are beings born from the released "Essence" of Gaia in places with high magicules when she became the Chaos Dragon. Although they cannot compare in terms of existence or power, often even outright called an entirely different lifeform, their appearance is still extremely similar.

1. ↑ *That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime* Light Novel — Volume 15, Chapter 1
2. ↑ *That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime* Light Novel — Volume 6, Chapter Interlude, The Demon Lords