Heya new chapter here. I took way too long to update honestly. If you haven't noticed I'm using they as Rimuru's pronouns in this story as their gender is in fact ambiguous. But honestly any pronouns probably would easily work as well.

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Well ever since the issue on the direwolves has been solved by no other than Rimuru. Everyone basically evolved and became much more powerful because of Rimuru naming them all. Sans didn't really name anyone since he was too lazy. Honestly, it seems like that was the right call. They now see Rimuru as their leader. Interestingly apparently they can also look buff. The elder goblin litterally tuned into a muscle guy upon evolving. This just shocked the two of them and Sans thought that it was quite intriguing.

With the two monster race now living together in harmony and apparently partnered up as well. It has come to their attention that these goblins really don't know how to properly provide for themselves. The architecture in the little village is a wreck. Sans surprisingly do know how to build better infrastructures for them to live on. Probably because of his time as a scientist knowing how to build machineries and staring at blueprints at hours on end.

Whilst Sans was helping out to build certain things Rimuru approached him saying "Hello!"

"Heya, do you need somethin?" Sans asks as he sloppily turned around wearing his usual lazy grin

"Sans, are things faring well?" Rimuru questions as Sans was telling something to a goblin.

"Yeah. I think.. But we do need actual people who are experts at this. I ain't gonna suffice." Sans says lazily probably saying that as a way to slack off.

"Yea, that's for sure." Rimuru says in acknowledgement knowing that information quite well

"So, you're leaving?" Sans questions as he tallies up all the evidences to come up with that conclusion.

"Yes, I've been informed that there are people at the dwarf kingdom that can be a great help!" Rimuru answers enthusiastically as Sans simply nods to what Rimuru said

"So, for the meantime. Can you take care of things here while im gone?" Rimuru questions Sans as they moved about

"Sure, shouldn't be too hard. It'll be bonetastic I think. Don't take too long tho I'll get bonely." Sans responds cheekily as he snuck some puns in his sentence

Rimuru gave a chuckle upon realization of what Sans just did before saying "Yea, yeah alright."

"Ya, better get going then." Sans says as he looks up and put his hands in his pocket.

"mhm!" Rimuru says while nodding as they walks away back to where the goblin village is

Nevertheless Rimuru bids their farewell to the goblins and direwolves. Although he did bring some people with him. Rimuru set of to a journey to the kingdom of the dwarves as it is known to harbor amazing people that may or may not solve the problem. It has been known for great blacksmiths who's knowledge in crafting rivals no other. Of course this left Sans to take care of the village on his own.

As sans turns around after bidding farewell to Rimuru and wishing them for the best, since sans didn't really want to be the sole person who'll instruct the constructions. Heh, this path looks real far from a peaceful one. Sans walks back to the shabby village watching the goblins construct some finally stable infrastructure using the sketch/blueprint that he made. As he continues walking he bumped into a goblin it was the same goblin that begged them to help their situation, albeit he is already much more evolved.

"Hello.. Sir." Rigur says to Sans as Sans gave him his usual grin as he looks towards the said goblin

"Hm, You need something?" Sans questioned wishing he had a whoppie cushion with him. Moments like these are perfect for pulling one

"I-i want to ask, what shall we call you. Unlike great Rimuru you haven't introduced yourself to us. We haven't caught your name yet." The goblin said in curiosity and in respect.

Sans pondered a bit as he replies to the goblin with a joke "Well I don't remember throwing it."

"Pardon?" Rigur answers with confusion laced in it's tone. Ah, it seems this guy is quite blunt, yet he's pretty reliable alright.

"Chillax, it's a joke. No need to be so uptight. Also just call me Sans, no need to make it fancy." Sans says as he extends his hand for a handshake. The goblin didn't quite get this social cue as this is an American's custom not some otherworldly custom. Perhaps only the higher ups do this. "Oh, sorry my apologies"

Great, this conversation is going south. This is getting real awkward and uncomfortable. The two of them just stared at each other, not uttering a word. Who knew that not having a dialogue to follow is this awkward. The silence was getting louder.

Deciding to take on the initiative to leave Sans says "Anyways, I'm taking my leave"

"Wait! Great Sans" Rigur says holding Sans's arm

"Whaddya need bud'? Also just call me Sans" Sans replies to the goblin as he cringed at his own name having the word 'Great' in it. He can't fathom having that little title, after all that's what Papyrus uses.

"Can you tell us what to do? We don't really have anything to do without the Great Rimuru's presence" Rigur asks Sans

"Hmm... I would suggest to go obtain materials that can be used to improve this village and get to know with the dire wolves better." Sans responds to the goblin as he looked up to the hobgoblin hating how short he is

Rigur nodded profusely to Sans "Thank you!"

"Nah, it's not a skele-ton. No need to thank me" Sans says as he gave a sheepish shrug to Rigur

"Sir Sans, what do you mean by Skele-ton?" Rigur questions curiously being confused by Sans's way of wording.

Shit, looks like puns in this world is nonexistent or does this guy really not know about it. This awkwardness was akin to when Sans used underground puns in the surface. It ended up people thinkin he's crazy. Who would even use a 'snowdin' pun in the surface, well it's Sans.

"Nah, don't mind it..." Sans says as he immediately left with a shortcut up to the tree branch.

He sat there just melting with sadness thinking about the fact that, puns may or may not exist here in this world. Hopefully it actually does, since if it doesn't his coping mechanism isn't really going to work out now. Curse this world for not having puns.

Sans sighs as he eyed to distance where Rigur is telling Rigurd what the others need to do after the first infrastructure was finished. It was made of wood, hopefully when the new helper that Rimuru will bring would be able to level up to concrete.

Sans looked up he estimates that Rimuru might take around 2-3 days at best to achieve their goal of finding someone capable. Sans wasn't really fit to lead at all, he prefers to hide in the shadows where his abilities are hidden away. What a chaotic life this world be.

Sans laughs to himself, a pang of guilt and longing hits him as he thought of Papyrus being along in the endless sea of cycles. His kindness is basically never ending at this point. Papyrus too was capable of absurd things like walking on air, yet he was gentle and would not even hurt a fly. Even the player who mercilessly killed him over and over again was spared by him. Ah, Papyrus what a kind hearted soul, yet another victim of the cruelty of the world they lived in. How he missed his brother.

Sans pulled out the scarf which he placed into his pocket to keep it safe and wrapped it around gis neck. Giving him a sense of comfort. Sans eyed the terrain thinking to himself that he should probably train, after all it seems that this place is much more powerful from where he came from. He'd rather not get overpowered by enemies, his health is already terrible as it is. But one confusing thing, it isn't one anymore.

Tearing his eyes away from the forest he looked to the village; where everyone seems to be getting along just fine.. Then all of the sudden someone called to him.

"Gre- Sir Sans!" Rigur shouts making Sans snap from his thoughts

Sans just sighs knowing he probably won't get this guy to call him just Sans. "Yes?" Sans answers not used to being called 'Sir'

"Uh, we need assistance on a certain blueprint!" Rigur shouts nervously at Sans who was sitting 20 ft high up.

"kay'" Sans says as they jumped down and shortcuts midway the fall. The goblin then guided him to where he is supposed to go.

The time here were simply spent with Sans helping the goblins with tasks. They settled for the fruits that are found in the forest as their snacks. Surprisingly these goblins are good at cooking and that's why Sans sometimes makes them scavenge for food. Sans himself is terrible at cooking, yet he himself was basically taken aback by the flavor of food he hasn't eaten anything like this. Curse the resets by making his dietary consumption consisting of hot dogs and spaghetti. Although he is okay with settling for spaghetti, after all it's his brother's.

Sans looks away pondering when can he be able to continue his not so legal business of selling snowdogs. And tickets made from toilet paper. Ah, the local comedian scammer all right.

The time were spent, with him just simply assisting the goblins on what they need and also training from time to time. Also a lot and I mean a lot of slacking off and sleeping. Whaddya expect it's Sans anyways, you can't take laziness off him.

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Two days passed as Rimuru made their remarkable return bringing along three dwarves that can help the village. The goblin village applauded Rimuru's great work and congratulated them. The goblin village was wrapped in blissful joy as their ruler came back successful. This apparently calls for a joyous feast. The goblins kept checking up on Rimuru just to ensure that he is safe. Oddly enough the goblin named Gobta wasn't with Rimuru. The Dwarves and Rimuru had been escorted to the wooden infrastructure that has been constructed by the goblins along with a furnished wooden interior designed by yours truly Sans.

As Rimuru was getting escorted to the said infrastructure that easily resembled a home. They saw Sans in yet another tree close by, peacefully watching over them. Then Rimuru shouts "Sans. I'm back!"

"Yeah, welcome back bud" Sans says in response.

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Welp that's it for this chapter, it's shorter than my usual ones.
Anyways hope you like it.

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