The Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime Veldora

Okay, so picture this: you wake up. Not in your bed, not on the sofa after a questionable nap, but… inside a dragon. A really powerful dragon. That's basically what happened to me. Well, not me me, but if I were Veldora, the Storm Dragon.

First Impressions: Giant Lizard Problems

First things first, the whole "dragon body" thing takes some getting used to. Suddenly, wingspan becomes a real issue when you try to turn around. Finding comfortable furniture? Forget about it! Everything's built for tiny humans.

And the boredom! Imagine being stuck in a cave for ages. No internet, no Netflix, just the echoing drip, drip, drip of water. You’d start talking to yourself too, trust me.

Making Friends: A Slimy Saviour

Thank goodness for Rimuru. This little slime shows up, and suddenly my whole life changes. A slime! Who knew the key to escaping eternal cave-induced ennui was a sentient blob?

We struck a deal – I give him some power, and he figures out how to get me out of this magical prison. Seemed fair. Plus, he was pretty entertaining.

The World Outside: It's…Different

Stepping out of the cave was… overwhelming. The world had changed a lot since I last saw it. Suddenly, there were cities, monsters, and this whole complex social hierarchy thing.

Navigating this new world as Veldora was tricky. People tend to react when a massive dragon shows up. Let’s just say subtlety wasn’t exactly my strong suit.

Becoming a Manga Addict (and a Terrible Influence)

Remember that boredom I mentioned? Well, Rimuru introduced me to manga. Game changer! Suddenly, I had a whole universe of stories to explore, and new catchphrases to try out (much to everyone’s amusement… or dismay).

I may have, just maybe, influenced Rimuru to build a library dedicated to manga. What’s a powerful slime to do with a dragon friend who loves reading manga anyway?

The Joys of Being a Big Brother (Sort Of)

Being around Rimuru and his friends was… nice. It felt like having a family, even if I was this huge, powerful dragon and they were, well, a slime and a bunch of other interesting creatures.

I even started to feel protective of them. Mess with my friends, and you're going to have a very bad day. Dragon wrath is a real thing, people!

Lessons Learned: Even Dragons Can Grow

Being reincarnated as Veldora wasn't just about power and destruction. It was about learning to connect with others, discovering new interests (manga!), and finding a place in a world that had moved on without me.

Sure, I still have my moments of being a bit of a chaotic force. But hey, nobody's perfect, not even a Storm Dragon. Especially one who gets all his life lessons from comic books.

So, that's my story. Or, a tiny sliver of it. It's been a wild ride, and I wouldn't trade it for all the treasure in the world. After all, who needs gold when you have friendship, manga, and the power to blow things up?

And that is the story of how I became Veldora.