True Dragon

**True Dragons** (竜種, *ryūshu*, lit. "Dragon Species"?) constitutes a natural race of Divine Spiritual Lifeforms, recognized as the highest-ranking beings in existence, with only four known individuals manifesting as pillars of creation, attesting to their near-invulnerable nature. Throughout antiquity, they have been reverentially regarded as the **Holy Will of Nature**.

## Appearance

In their natural state, each True Dragon manifests with a distinctive, grand, and majestic draconic form, adorned with substantial wings, horns, and scales. Conversely, the *Ultimate Slime*, identified as a subspecies, diverges from this norm by assuming a more slime-like form. Devoid of any predetermined singular appearance, they possess the ability to assume any desired form at will, frequently choosing a human-like guise. Their appearances, although transcending the conventional boundaries of nature, serve as a reflection of their will as spiritual entities.

However, the enduring shared species trait remains—the presence of golden eyes, symbolizing their equal existences, even within the Ultimate Slime species.

## Birth

Following their birth, True Dragons, adhering to their intrinsic nature, do not face absolute death. Even if an individual is slain, another True Dragon with identical natural characteristics will emerge anew somewhere else in the world, freely materializing their bodies by utilizing their surrounding Magicules. The newly born True Dragon will retain its former memories but may undergo changes in aspects of their personality, emerging as a new entity with a soul nearly identical to the previous incarnation.

## Physiology

The True Dragons possess distinctive compositions distinct from other Spiritual Lifeforms. They exhibit extraordinary regenerative capacities, complemented by a Dragon factor that encompasses not only their physical strength and power but also influences the quantity and quality of Magicules. The subspecies known as Ultimate Slime significantly enhances these inherent attributes. In either case, a simple attack effortlessly being ouf the Ultimate -level as it defies the laws of the world, surpassing even users of Ultimate Skills.

The heedless release of their Auras, abundant in potent elemental and magical properties, holds the potential to significantly impact the environment.

### Intrinsic Skills

* **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 expansive 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 immensely.
* **Universal Shapeshift** (万能変化, *ban'nō henge*?): Offers user’s complete control over their physical characteristics, enabling unrestricted onmifarious 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 progenitor responsible for the creation of the universe and the multitude of worlds, as well as the first and most powerful True Dragon, entered into matrimony with a human named Lucia. As a result of this union, he became the father of Milim Nava. This significant juncture in his existence marked a profound transformation in his nature and led to the emergence of races intertwined with both humans and dragon, and lowering of status existence.

#### "Frost 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

The fourth eldest among the True Dragons, now being the second most powerful following Rimuru's evolution, is characterized as the embodiment of storms. Veldora is the subject of apprehension among humanity due to his historical record of causing torment and widespread destruction. He shares a profound connection with Rimuru, united by their souls, they share power, and their collective essence, each can also resurrect each other. His even revered as the Guardian of the Forest of Jura.

#### "Chaos Creator" Rimuru Tempest

During the events of The Abyss Unleashed, Rimuru's predation of Veldora evolves his existence, allowing him to unleash the latent power he had stored away and amassed from his subordinates through Food Chain. Subsequently, he evolved into a **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"?) , a species that inherent attributes either parallels or even surpasses that of original True Dragons. Remarkably, despite the absence of any direct affiliation with conventional slimes, this appellation was conferred upon his newfound form.

### Comparable Existences

#### Milim Nava

A Dragonoid, is a unique entity born from the union of a Human and a True Dragon. Inheriting a significant portion of her father Veldanava power, She stands amongst the most ancient and the powerful of Demon Lords, she's often likened to True Dragons, and in certain instances, outclasses them.

#### Gaia

A distinct dragon, originally born as the Elemental Dragon, crystallized from the remnants of Veldanava's power, which manifested back into a form akin to his own body. Gaia harbors the potential to rival True Dragons in power, provided it at its full potential.

## Differentiation From Regular Elemental Dragons

Following Gaia death and transformation into the Chaos Dragon, modern dragons emerged from its scattered magical essence, each being born embodying either (Earth, Wind, Fire, Water) attribute. Although they are born from its essence they are still cannot compare in terms of existence or power, aa their entirely different lifeforms.

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
3. ↑ *That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime* Light Novel — Volume 16, Chapter 5
4. ↑ *That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime* Light Novel — Volume 2, Chapter 3
5. ↑ *That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime* Light Novel — Volume 1, Chapter 1
6. ↑ *That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime* Light Novel — Volume 18, Chapter 1
7. ↑ *That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime* Light Novel — Volume 16, Chapter 2
8. ↑ *That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime* Light Novel — Volume 19, Chapter 4
9. ↑ *That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime* Light Novel — Volume 15, Chapter 2