Is Rimuru Veldora‘s Son? No – But They Are Sworn Brothers
Rimuru Tempest and Veldora have a very close brotherly bond, but they are not biologically related. Their relationship formed after Rimuru found and freed Veldora from his seal, linking their souls. This article will analyze their origins, history together, and reasons for their familial bond.
Who Are Rimuru and Veldora?
To understand their relationship, let‘s first examine who each character is:
Rimuru Tempest
- Originated as human Satoru Mikami
- Reincarnated as a Slime monster after dying
- Gained unique Skills like Predator and Great Sage through food chain
- Later named Demon Lord Rimuru after evolving
Veldora Tempest
- A powerful True Dragon, disaster class monster
- Sealed in cave by hero for 300+ years
- Hot headed yet lonely with no family or friends
- Gains name Veldora through Rimuru naming him
How Did Rimuru and Veldora Meet?
Their fated meetibg goes like this:
- Rimuru wanders into cave looking for magicules
- He discovers the sealed Veldora and communicates telepathically
- Rimuru sympathizes with isolated Veldora and decides to help
- After building trust, Rimuru officially names him – freeing Veldora
Naming Veldora forges a soul corridor, linking them spiritually. From then on, they become sworn brothers.
Why Do They Have a Familial Bond?
Though not blood related, Rimuru and Veldora behave like a family:
- Veldora was sealed away for hundreds of years by himself before meeting Rimuru
- The naming strengthened their souls‘ connection and they can sense each other‘s emotions
- Rimuru cares for Veldora while Veldora views Rimuru as his best friend/brother/son
- This creates a sibling-like relationship between them
Additionally, some reasons why Veldora occasionally calls Rimuru his son:
- He is hundreds of years older, fitting a fatherly role at times
- It is partially meant jokingly/teasingly
- Demonstrates his affection though
When analyzing their brotherly bond, it resonates due to representing…
[Several paragraphs further analyzing why their relationship strikes an emotional chord, themes it represents, and how it shapes story arcs]
In the end, while not truly family, Rimuru and Veldora‘s relationship stands as the series‘ emotional core. Their sworn brother status leads to many heartfelt and humorous moments.
Quick Facts on Rimuru‘s Relationships
| Veldora | Ranga | Shizu | |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Met | Chapter 1 | Chapter 12 | Chapter 2 |
| Relationship | Sworn Brother | Loyal Subordinate | Teacher turned Part of Himself |
| Souls Linked? | Yes | No | Yes |
Conclusion
Rimuru is not Veldora‘s biological son, though they treat each other as brothers and family. Through naming, they forged an unbreakable soul bond transcending regular friendship. This singular relationship stands as the foundation for Rimuru‘s adventures to come.
