Tensura Vol 18 - chapter 2

 Chapter 2 

 

 Five months have passed since Walpurgis. During this time, many things 

have happened, but it has been very peaceful. There is no sign of Michael moving.  

I'm worried that we don't know what Feldway and the others are up to, but I try to 

think positively that we've had time to strengthen our defenses. Or rather, there's a 

reason why I'm taking it easy. Since then, I've been trying to get in touch with Dino.  

The method of contacting Dino was, quite simply, the curse that Zegion had carved 

on Dino. Zegion and Dino were connected through the curse of curse. Ciel-san told 

me this, and I asked him if we could talk through it.  

 

 

 << It's easy>>. 

 

 

 I had a serious look on my face when he told me so simply, but I should have 

welcomed it if I could. I immediately contacted him, and nailed him to the wall.  

Well, as far as Dino was concerned, it was better to be hostile to him. He was doing 

some chores for Ramiris, but I couldn't shake the image that he was a waste of 

money even if he was on our side. It would be more helpful for us if you could give 

us information while you are in the enemy camp. As I remember saying before, an 

incompetent ally is more terrible than a good enemy. This is exactly the case with 

Dino, who has contributed to us just by being on the enemy side.  

So, here's the conversation we had.  

... ... ...  

... ...  

...  

 ”Hey! Dino-kun, how are you? '' 

 When I spoke to him, I felt Dino panic. 

 That's right. 

 It's natural for him to be surprised because I suddenly spoke to his mind. 

 ”Rimuru-san? '' 

 Oh. 

 Oh, how did you know? It's me, me. 

 It's not an oleo scam. To make you understand that I'm in a far superior 

position, I'll be high-handed here.  

 ”What do you want, sir? I'm very busy” 

 He reacted very uncomfortably, and I smirked. 

 You're not getting away, Dino-kun. 

 With that in mind, I send out a 'thought'. 

 ”No, what, it's a simple story. Dino-kun, I hear you got in my fight. “ 

 “No. No, no, not that kind of fight, not that kind of fight... I... “ 

 ”I don't want to hear any excuses. I think what's important is sincerity. “ 

 ”Sincerity, huh'' 

 ”I heard that you led intruders into Ramiris' labyrinth and went on a 

rampage. Moreover, you even plotted to kidnap Ramiris, didn't you? ''  

 I smirked and cornered Dino. 

 “Well, you see, I had to do it because I was ordered to...” 

 “I just told you I don't want to hear any excuses. Yes.” 

 ''Yes, I'm sorry... I'm sorry... “ 

[ TN: Poor Dino, Man got it hard ] 

 It's hard to tell which of us is the villain, but I'm a demon lord, so it doesn't 

matter. Incidentally, Dino was also a demon lord, so it was convenient that my 

conscience was not hurt at all. Dino's reaction was sluggish, as if he realized that he 

was in the wrong. Taking advantage of the opportunity, I made a bargain here.  

 ”Normally, this would be an unforgivable act, but this time I'm willing to 

ignore it. If you're sorry, though.”  

 ”Seriously? Of course I'm sorry. It's just that I have my own problems, and 

this is what happened. You understand that, don't you? “ 

 ”Mm-hmm, I do.It's just that Dino-kun was under Michael's control.” 

 ”Wait… What?” 

 He's not aware of it. 

 But, perhaps it's because of Dino's inherent laxity, he doesn't seem to have 

much loyalty to Michael, the ruler.  

 ”Wait, wait! Seriously? Am I being controlled? '' 

 Yes. 

 ”Yes, you are. I don't think this is your decision either.'' 

 After I said that, I told him about Michael's authority. 

 ''So. So, I'm assuming you have angelic powers too, am I wrong? ' 

 ”You’re correct. I do have the Ultimate Skill ‘Heavenly King Astarte’”. 

 Dino's power is 'Heavenly King Astarte'. I don't know what it does, but I'm 

pretty sure it's an angelic ability. That's it. That's why you're being manipulated by 

Michael without even realizing it.  

 Judging from Dino's reaction, not letting him know that he's in control could 

be a good thing or a bad thing. Is it because he is not in complete control and loyalty 

to him that he can easily fall apart like this? Dino's character may be a factor, but I 

had a feeling that he would be able to break down well like this.  

 ”What should I do? Listening to you, I don't feel angry at Michael. I don't feel 

like betraying him, and I don't feel like joining you guys. I didn't realize it until I did, 

but it's definitely a weird feeling. “ 

 In this way, I was able to find out Dino's powers and make him aware of 

them. This contact was a great success. But, I'm going to take a chance.  

I have a hypothesis. I have a hypothesis that if there is a demonic power that 

opposes the angelic power, we can offset them and escape from their control. There 

are other ways to do this, but I don't recommend them because they depend on 

luck.  

 As for the offset theory, Chloe is an example. Because she had a Manas 

named Chronoa, Chloe herself was not controlled by her. I heard that she has lost 

contact with Chronoa now, but from my point of view, she is struggling to remove 

the "control circuit" from 'Hope King (Sariel)'. I want to help them, but I trust them 

and let them do what they want. So, how do you rely on luck?  

 This is a lie. 

 It's not that I don't believe Dino, but he's in a state of control. I'm not stupid 

enough to reveal all my tricks. In fact, as with Leon, I had a feeling that Ciel-san 

would take care of me if I 'Predated' him. But I don't like the feeling, so I'm thinking 

of saving it as a last resort. That's why I told Dino that there was a possibility that I 

could do something.  

 ”I see. It doesn't feel good to be dominated, so I'll see if I can't do something 

about it. “ 

 “Hey, take it easy. Michael and the demon lord and I are going to have an all-

out war, so I want you to do nothing and stay out of suspicion.” 

 Even if you get information from Dino, for example by asking him to spy on 

you, he won't fully believe you. The effect of Zegion's curse is not enough to prevent 

you from telling lies, and even if you could, it would be useless if you tell Michael 

about what you reported to us. Since we are not sure which effect is greater, 

Zegion's coercive power or Michael's control, we think it is dangerous to rely on 

uncertain information.  

 ”But, but!” 

 It would be a waste to let Dino play here! 

 In fact, it is unacceptable that we are the only ones who are struggling. 

 Are you sure that's enough? ' 

 Dino looks happy that he was told not to do anything. He's such a sweet guy. 

It's not like I'm that nice. I thought it would be hard for you to betray Michael, too.  

He replied in a gentle tone of voice as if he was concerned about Dino, but secretly 

he was ready to make him work.  

 ”No, I don't want to betray you, but I'm not afraid of leaking information! '' 

 Come on, are you sure about that? I don't think I can trust this guy on a 

fundamental level. No, this is fine.  

 It's best to have him act in our favor to the extent that he doesn't even feel 

like he's betraying us.  

 ”No, it's okay. You don't have to do anything.” 

 ”Really? Then, what about the sincerity you were talking about earlier? “ 

 You're doing a good job of leading the conversation. 

 It seems you were right to use Dino's innocent nature to get him to act 

voluntarily.  

 ”Even if you don't join the battle, it's almost as if Michael's strength has been 

reduced. “ 

 ”I see, you're right! I see.” 

 It's annoying to be convinced by that, but if you think of it as Dino, it's 

forgivable.  

“Well, if you say so much, I'll let you know if there's anything you want to 

know. ” 

“Thank you.”  

 All right, now you can be a spy without being aware of it. 

 ”I'll keep my eyes on you, so let me know if you need anything. Is that okay?“ 

 “Yeah, that's fine.” 

“By the way, what's Michael doing now? Do you have any idea when he 

might move? “  

 I succeeded in getting Dino to talk, so I asked him what I wanted to know. 

 I could tell when he was lying, so as long as Dino didn't tell on me, the 

information would be reliable.  

 ”Yeah, I think he's asleep now. See, he got Velgrynd's power and also took 

Velzard's power. I guess the strain of that took its toll and it went dormant.”  

 Oh, that's great information right there. 

 I thought you'd weaken Velzard before making your move, you impatient 

bastard. Yeah, I heard he fought Guy, so maybe he was a little weakened. But both of 

them didn't seem to be serious, so Michael couldn't handle him. And the dragon 

factor was taken from him. If that's the case, it's possible that Michael has changed 

in some way, so we'd better keep our guard up.  

Which makes me wonder...  

 “What happened to Velzard? “ 

”Velzard is recovering, too. This one will probably be back to normal in a few 

days.” 

 Well... I guess the line of a sudden attack is gone, but True Dragon's 

resilience is unbelievable. However, I'd like to think that there won't be a full-scale 

invasion until Michael, the commander, is back.  

 ”Okay, thanks. “ 

 It's a small price to pay. 

 There are many more questions I want to ask, like the number of enemies, 

but I won't go any further. It would be better to be satisfied with Dino's willingness 

to tell us, since he will be a long-lasting source of information.  

Well, I'll be in touch.  

 ”Oh... I just remembered. It would be helpful if you could tell Ramiris I'm 

sorry. “ 

 Just as I was about to end the conversation, Dino asked me for a favor. 

 So, I briskly decline. 

 ”Oh? You can apologize yourself later. She was very angry and said she was 

going to try all forty-eight of his special moves on you. “ 

 ”There's no forty-eight! She can only use dropkick! '' 

“I don't know. That's what she said. Didn't I tell you? ''  

 When I said that back, I felt Dino laugh. 

 ”Hmm. All right. See you later.” 

 ''Yeah, see ya”. 

 With Dino's approval, I severed the connection this time. 

[ TN: I pity Dino ] 

 And that's about it. 

 It went well, I'd say. 

 We've already shared this story with the demon lords, that Dino is an 

informant. That's why we are not in a tense situation. Of course, we can't deny the 

possibility that the whole thing was a trap, but only Ciel-San can go that far. It's no 

fun to be overly cautious and lose one's nerve, and it's like falling into the enemy's 

trap, so I've come to the conclusion that the best way is to be natural. Well, it's the 

same decision I made when I heard that angels were coming to attack.  

 I was the type of person who did what I could do tomorrow. 

 For example, when I did my homework during the summer vacation, I did 

my best at the beginning and finished the rest on the last day. What if I don't get it 

done in time? I would go to the school and tell them I forgot and they would get 

mad at me. If I was told to bring it tomorrow, I'd finish it if I could, and if I couldn't, 

I'd say "I lost it". Well, I wanted to finish it as much as possible, so I did my best, but 

I think it's important to accept what's impossible. You mean, I should work harder 

in general? No, I can't concentrate. So, as long as you are prepared to get angry, the 

rest will be manageable. In other words, you have to take responsibility for your 

own actions. I've digressed from the topic at hand. I asked Dino to call me every 

morning to see if Michael was awake or not. Michael can't see everything, can he? 

He seems to be able to control the power of his subjects, but I don't think he can 

read their thoughts. If it were possible, it would be necessary to process a huge 

amount of information, and it would be difficult to extract only the necessary 

information. I do not believe that a person who cannot even tell a lie to himself 

would go that far.  

 The reason why I think so is Ciel-san. Even Ciel-san declared that it is 

possible to talk with someone connected to the Soul Corridor, but it is impossible to 

read their every thought. It is said that you can sometimes sense the surface 

psychology, but it is impossible to interfere with what they are thinking deep 

inside. However, I have heard that you can see the answer to a question if you ask it, 

and I have some idea about that. I always try to be cautious, because I feel that my 

thoughts are often seen through. So, for this reason, I put a certain level of trust in 

Dino's information.  

 

 So, during the last five months when Michael had not moved, he had been 

preparing for the final battle. We have established a system of mutual cooperation 

among the demon lords, and are holding detailed discussions with each of our bases 

so that we can deal with any problems as soon as they arise.  

 Mainly, me. The agreement to come to the aid of the others if possible is 

meaningful to me, but it has been very difficult to coordinate.  

If you see that messy party, you will understand how difficult it is to meet with 

demon lords who are so selfish.  

 First of all, as promised, we are constructing a "magic circle for transference" 

that can be used permanently in each demon lord's dominion.  

After Walpurgis, I asked Mizari to take me to the demon lords' lands once. I 

recorded their locations so that I could teleport to them immediately.  

Naturally, the demon lords have agreed to this. I know Guy's castle, Frost Palace, 

since it was the meeting place this time. I've also been to the Holy Empire of 

Ruberios in Ruminas, and its capital, the Sacred City of Rune. I have visited the as-

yet-unnamed country of Milim many times, so I have only actually been to two 

places, El Dorado (the Golden Land) and Damargania (the Holy Void). The dominion 

of Dagruel was like a decaying sanctuary. If I had more time, I would have liked to 

take a leisurely tour, but work took priority this time. I left immediately and made 

arrangements to dispatch Ultima and the others.  

Incidentally, I found out from the conversation that Milim and Dagruel are not 

teleportable. Needless to say, neither can Ramiris.  

 "No, I'm not good at that kind of thing. 

 "Me too! It's faster to fly than to do tedious coordinate calculations! " 

 That's what they both said. 

 It is true that the spell of transference can only jump to the point where its 

position is recorded. Spatial Transportation by Skill is more flexible, but it only 

works if you have the coordinates of your current location and your destination, or 

accurate information (images). It is necessary to understand the correlation 

between the positional information and to calculate the angle and distance to jump.  

It may look like an easy transition, but there is a time lag, and it is a surprisingly 

complicated skill. Milim acts by instinct and natural intuition, and is not good at 

intentional calculation. His computational ability is very high, but it seems that he is 

not good at it because he finds it troublesome.  

Dagruel is very physical...  

Ramiris, well, you know.  

 "The construction of the transference circle was a request from Guy, but it 

might come in handy in the future. Leon and Ruminas can do whatever they want 

with their magic and skill, but since they didn't oppose the installation, they must 

have seen the usefulness of this device.”  

 After all, this device can be used by anyone. In fact, even people with little 

magic power can use it. Using the magicule collected from the atmosphere, it is 

possible to move nearly fifty people at once. This will make it easier to travel to and 

from countries where magic circles have been set up. In the future, we could 

prepare a larger scale system, but there was a problem in terms of efficiency.  

As we know, a large number of magicules are required to transfer organisms.  

If we wait for the magicule to be replenished naturally, it will take a week to use it 

once. If you have as many magicules as we do, it would be easy to replenish them, 

but it would be a lot of work for humans to replenish them with magic power.  

If we could use it to transport goods, we could start a distribution revolution. If that 

happens, the "magic train" we're working so hard to develop will become obsolete, 

and we'll have a lot of problems to solve. There is a word "segregation", and I 

decided to leave the effective use of this as a future issue. That's why I'm building a 

"magic circle for transfer", but I've already completed the demon lord's country.  

 Let's take a look back at the situation... 

 The first installation was, of course, my Tempest. I placed it in the Isolation 

Room in the labyrinth, just in case. This way, you can rest assured that it will not be 

used by the enemy. The next item I installed was Damargania, the Holy Void.  

I went out with Ultima, and completed it in a little while.  

 Normally, I would not have done it myself and left it to others, but this time 

things were different. In addition to the fact that I couldn't afford to take my time, 

Damargania was in a unique location. A long time ago, the city had been reduced to 

ruins by the decisive battle between Guy and Milim. However, the tragedy of that 

battle still affects the city to this day. A barren land, a deadly desert. There were 

several reasons why it was called that. The raging sandstorm corrodes everything it 

touches. This sandstorm is isolating Damargania from the outside world.  

 

 

<< Just as the forces of Guy and Milim were about to interfere with each other 

and cause great destruction, the forces were forcibly expelled to another 

dimension, and the damage was minimized. However, the power has not 

disappeared, but continues to leak from the dimensional rupture. That is the 

reason for this tragedy.>>  

 

 

 Ciel-san's explanation. 

 It's a long time ago, but I'm surprised it's still affecting us. Anyway, such a 

dangerous place was the dominion of Dagruel. In Damargania, there was a huge 

tower called "Tentongkaku" that pierced the sky. Only the area around it was barely 

functioning as a safe zone called the Holy Void. Outside of the Barriers, which had 

existed since ancient times, there were threats that rivaled the permafrost.  

 A weak monster would be cut to death by a sand blade, and even a strong 

monster would be in danger of dying from prolonged activity. Dagruel and the 

other giants were no exception to this rule. For the weak, women and children, even 

if they are high ranking warriors, there are many dangers outside the safety of the 

Holy Void. Even the Giant race was in such a state, so for humans, it was a deadly 

place. That's why, for once, I didn't send Vesta and the others to do the work, but 

did it myself. All I had to do was set up the magic circle.  

 Ciel-san had constructed a giant disk with a magic formula engraved on it, 

one meter high and seven meters in diameter, made of pure magisteel, and I simply 

placed it in the position Dagruel had given me. The rest of the details were the work 

of the demons that had come with Ultima.  

 "This is an order from Rimuru-sama! Don't embarrass me, and make sure 

you finish it! "  

 And the demons were given a pep talk from Ultima. It's more than half a 

threat. It was more like a threat, but the demons were good at magic, so they could 

handle it. With that in mind, he left them in charge and retreated.  

 "Rimuru, are you alright? " 

 Dagruel asked anxiously... 

 "Yeah, it's fine. We have Veyron as well as Ultima, and we can call Zonda 

back if you want. The test was a success, so don't worry about leaving the rest to 

me."  

 Yes, there's nothing to worry about. Because Ultima and the others are great 

demons despite their appearance. They probably have more wisdom than I do, so I 

finished the work without any worries.  

 "I was just wondering if they wouldn't go berserk... 

 "Well, I'm going! You take care of the rest! " 

 Dagruel was about to say something, but I dared to ignore him. 

 It would only be a hassle to change personnel here, so I left as if I were 

running away.  

 After Damargania, Ruberios was next. I set up a magic circle at the location 

Ruminas had specified. Now it was the turn of Gobkyu and the Surmounters who 

had come with him. If we leave it to Gobkyu, he will construct a magnificent 

building as a transfer facility. And in the hands of the Surmounters, they could 

handle the details of the relocation information.  

[ TN: surmounter - someone who overcomes and establishes ascendancy and control by force or 

persuasion. overcomer, subduer. controller, restrainer - a person who directs and restrains. ] 

"I think I can handle this. I'll keep in touch with Tempest and Damargania, 

and we'll get it up to a practical level! "  

 And with that, my work here was done. 

 Now, about the other matter. Shion, her subordinates, Adalman and 

his followers are scheduled to arrive at Ruminas' place. I brought them all 

together this time, but the problem was the innkeeper.  

 "Rest assured. There is an empty room in the temple of I (Ruminas 

voice), you can sleep there."  

 "That would be great. Shion, Adalman, that's it, so don't cause any 

trouble."     

"Leave it to me, Rimuru-sama! As Rimuru-sama's secretary, I'll see to it that your 

duties are carried out in an unashamed manner! "  

 I'm worried. I'd rather you didn't do anything and just sent me word when 

the enemy attacked.  

 "But it's a pity you can't cook. They say a day without cooking dulls one's 

skills... ... "  

Isn't that a more delicate skill, like the piano? Come to think of it, since Shion is also 

good at violin, doesn't he need to practice that too?  

 "You don't need to practice your instrument? You usually train hard in 

combat, but I don't see you playing the violin. "  

 "Fufufu, don't worry. As long as you're doing your daily training, playing an 

instrument is a piece of cake. It's more about your ability to find the right balance..."  

 That's crazy. This guy's thinking is wrong. 

 I suppressed a look of disgust, thinking that he should apologize to all the 

players in the country. Shion says it's all in the spoonful, but no matter how much 

you get it wrong, the taste is guaranteed. Too much salt is too salty, and too much 

sugar is bad for your health. You are right that the right amount is important.  

 Anyway, it is certain that the direction of concern is wrong. 

 As I was thinking this, Ruminas interrupted me from the side. 

 "It was Shion, wasn't it? If it's combat training, I'm sure Hinata is not busy. If 

you want, I (Ruminas voice) can take care of you, don't worry. Oh, and the cooking. 

I'll give you the unused kitchen and arrange for the ingredients, so you can do as 

you please."  

 I was stunned by his words. The proposal was so fearless that I was shaking. 

I was so startled that I was too late to stop him.  

 "Le, Ruminas, letting Shion cook for you is..." 

 "No, I don't mind. In this day and age, hobbies should be cherished. I 

(Ruminas voice) also had a passion for cooking at one time. Fufufu, it would be fun 

to try it with you."  

 "Well! That's a wonderful idea. I can't lose, Ruminas-sama! " 

 "Fufu, Hinata is a very good cook too. I'll invite them." 

 No way, man. 

 We've got a lot to talk about. 

 I couldn't handle Hinata joining in. 

 I left it to chance, saying I didn't care what happened. 

 "A-Adalman. I'll take care of the rest! What? 

 "What? “ 

 He must've had some terrible premonition. Even Adalman, a man of great 

faith, didn't nod his head in agreement with my words.  

 But the die was cast. 

 "Well, let me know if anything happens! " 

 I said, and fled the scene. 

 

 The third is the land of Milim. 

 The site of Yuurazania, which I knew well. What rose there was not a sacred 

mountain, but a huge structure under construction. I teleported to the site of the old 

city and waited for pickup. Geld was sent ahead of me, so I was accompanied by 

Gabil's group, Carrera and Esprit. Gabil's drummers, Kaku Xin, Sukero, and Yashichi, 

as well as Gazat, the captain of the Hiryuu, are also there. I don't know who Gabil's 

second-in-command is, but it's clear that these four stand out.  

 Hiryuu or the Flying Dragons and the others looked happy, even though they 

were about to face a serious opponent. The reason for this is that the Ultima 

training has been put on hold for the time being. It was so hard that they died many 

times. He lamented that he couldn't stop even if he died, because he was in the 

labyrinth. If you think about it, labyrinths are illegal. Instead of training to the point 

of death, you can assess your limits on the assumption that you will die. Well, 

thanks to this, he seems to be improving rapidly. Just because you evolve and 

increase the amount of magicule doesn't mean you've become truly strong. It is only 

when you have mastered the power that you can be called a first-class warrior. 

However, don't overdo it. I didn't want to train like that either, so I decided to tell 

Ultima to go easy on me. So, there were a little over a hundred of us. We've been 

waiting here for about ten minutes now.  

 I told Milim that I would be there today on the 'Telepathy Net', but maybe 

she forgot?  

 "Isn't it late? " 

 "Well, well, Carrera-dono . You've only just arrived, haven't you? You've just 

arrived. "  

 "Gabil-dono is kind, isn't he?” 

 "I think Carrera-sama is just too quick-tempered.” 

 "What did you say, Esprit? Esprit? 

 "No, nothing. “ 

 It's only enough. But enough. I can understand why Carrera might be 

annoyed. But that's because I still have the senses of a modern Japanese who used 

to live by the minute, and in this world, I'm one of the impatient ones.  

 We have a concept of time, and we have clocks, but they are not as elaborate 

as the wristwatches we wore in our previous lives. It is common knowledge in this 

world that only aristocrats or big merchants have pocket watches which are a little 

bulky. Therefore, if the appointment is vague, say in the afternoon, the theory is to 

have a messenger on standby as early as possible. In this case, it is Milim's fault for 

failing to do so, but it is not mature to be angry, because it is not always the case 

that there is a misunderstanding of the meeting time or date.  

 It's no use asking Carrera for help, so I'll take the lead here. 

 "Don't panic. I'll just check with Milim." 

 I told her, then tried to 'Telepathy Net' Milim. 

 ”Oh Milim? I'm already here, but there's no one at the meeting place. “I said. 

 “Mmm? Ri-Rimuru? I'm busy with my homework, but I've told Chan and 

Midley! Perhaps you've misunderstood the time. I'll give them a strong reminder, so 

please don't be angry with them!” 

 You get the idea. 

 I guess you were so busy with the homework Frey-san gave you that you 

forgot to give him my message.  

 ”All right, no need to panic. “ 

 ''Mm, mm! I'll see you later! '' 

 These things happen. 

 With that in mind, I appeased Carrera and waited for him to pick me up. 

 But something unexpected happened here. One of the people who rushed in 

said something outrageous.  

 "Oh, you must be the Demon Lord Rimuru-sama! You are even more 

dignified than I had heard, with an impressive dignity. I admire you, Jagi!"  

 The speaker, Jagi, bowed reverently to Gabil. It seems that Jagi's race is 

dragon-ewt. Unlike Gabil, Jagi has a human form, with horns growing out of the side 

of its head. He is small in stature, but has a sturdy physique and moves briskly.  

 The five majins with him did not seem to have any noteworthy 

characteristics except that they were of various races.  

 For some reason, Jagi had scars all over his body that appeared to be freshly 

made. That bothered me a little, but he looked fine and healthy, so I guess it wasn't 

a problem. What was more troubling was Jagi's comment itself. I was also stunned, 

but I think Gabil was the one who reacted with the most surprise.  

 "No, no, no, I'm Rim-“ 

 "Oh, my goodness! You don't need to greet a low-ranking captain like me! 

There is not a single person under Demon Lord Milim-sama's command who does 

not know your name! "  

 I hurriedly tried to deny it, but was interrupted by the misunderstood 

bastard's outburst. Even if you know my name, what's the point if you don't know 

my face?  

 There are many majins who know my face, but it seems that the low-ranking 

captain is not one of them. Incidentally, as for the reason why Jagi thought Gabil 

was me, I think it was haki. I have completely suppressed youki, and outwardly I am 

a human being. The same is true of Carrera and Esprit, who don't look like demons 

or even majins. Well, since there are many human guests in Tempest, we have a 

habit of keeping our demons at bay.  

 However, I can't go on like this. It's been a long time since I've been treated 

like this, and I'm enjoying it, but Carrera and Esprit have very little patience.  

 "Hey, that's Gabi.” 

 "What's with you, kun? Isn't she a lady-in-waiting? You may be wearing a 

military uniform, but if you're interrupting an adult conversation, you're not getting 

the education you need."  

 I've interrupted Esprit again. 

 To be honest, I thought he was the one who lacked education. 

 "He's quite a funny guy, isn't he? 

 Carrera said, laughing. 

 Despite his words, I could see the blue streaks on his temples. 

 It's more like he's trying his best to hold back. 

 It looks like he's about to explode, so it's not the time to be laughing. 

 Just as I was thinking that, Esprit moved before I did. 

 "Hey, can you please listen to me? " 

 He said strongly, and put his hands on Jagi. 

 It wasn't quite a punch, but it was a strong action. A weaker majin would not 

have been able to react and would have been knocked unconscious by the blow to 

the cheek. Normally, I should be angry with Esprit, but this time it was Jagi's fault. 

He mistook Gabil for me and did not listen to me. Although it was not advisable to 

resort to violence, Carrera was about to lash out. Esprit's action was based on his 

understanding of the situation, so I decided to ignore it.  

I thought that if Jagi would calm down and listen to us, I would end the 

conversation there.  

 However, something unexpected happened here. 

 Jagi reacted to Esprit. 

 "What? " 

 "Oh, my! " 

 The attack was instantaneous. 

 Jagi grabbed Esprit's left back fist with his right hand and twisted it lightly. 

As if to chase Esprit, who was losing his stance, Jagi even used his right foot to 

sweep him off his feet. As if to avoid the low-kick-like foot strike, or perhaps 

because he had read the attack, Esprit leaped. Then, twisting his body in midair, he 

threw a kick with his right foot at Jagi's head. Jagi dodged the kick by turning his 

body upside down. But that was not the end of Esprit's attack.  

 Using his grabbed fist as an axis, Esprit kicked with his left leg, returning the 

kicked right leg like a pendulum. In this way, he aimed at Jagi's neck so that his right 

and left legs intersected. It was a juggling move, like something you might have seen 

in a comic book, but it would have been difficult to deal with on the first try. And 

yet, Jagi evaded the barrage by letting go of Esprit's fist and doing a backflip. And so, 

the two sides were back at it again, but at this rate, both sides were going to get 

serious.  

"Well, it seems you are quite a pleasant young lady. It's not as if you're wearing a 

military uniform when you're taking it easy on me."  

 Jagi snapped his neck and started to say something like that. 

 "You're good too, old man. I think I'm going to enjoy this a little bit, let's 

show them how serious we are. "  

 In response, Esprit started smiling very nicely and cracking his knuckles. 

Carrera is unfazed. It was obvious from his happy smile that he had no intention of 

stopping his boss. Gabil is very unreliable at times like this. Because of Ultima, he 

seems to have been traumatized by the three demon girls. This time, he's Esprit, but 

he's not sure if he should talk to me or not.  

 Gabil glanced at me. Well, it seems I'm the only sensible one. 

I have no choice but to intervene. I decided to ask him to call the person in charge 

first.  

 "Okay, that's enough. Jagi-san is no good to me, so go get your boss." 

 I stepped forward and called out to him with a big-hearted air. I think I'm 

pretty cool, but I'd give myself an eighty. I waited for Jagi's reply, feeling proud of 

myself. And then....  

 "Huh? Don't get in the way of a man's fight! " 

 or something like that! 

 I was instantly offended. 

 But the next moment. 

 "You're disrespecting Rimuru-sama! 

 Carrera kicked him with lightning speed. 

 "Even I have reached my limit of endurance! " 

 Gabil's spear strikes down the flying Jagi. 

 "Oh, I'm late.” 

 Esprit, who was facing him, had no chance. 

 And as for me... 

 "Oh boy. Nothing happened here. Okay? " 

 I said, lightly intimidating the majins that Jagi had brought with him in an 

attempt to destroy the evidence.  

 "Okay? 

 As it turned out, there was no need to threaten Jagi. 

 The fault turned out to be on Milim's side. 

 "Wha-ha-ha! Now you know it's not my fault, don't you? " 

 "Yeah. I thought you forgot to tell them, but I didn't realize that you were 

having fun playing a winner-takes-all game to see who would pick us up... ... "  

 The winner was Jagi, but the war criminal was Midley. 

 "How can that be? I don't understand... " 

 "No, no, no, my guys are bloodthirsty, but Midley's guys are no slouches 

either."  

Frey-san was holding his head in his hands in disgust, and Karion was laughing with 

his stomach.  

 "So, was this Jagi guy any good? " 

 "Well, he was strong. I'd say he was about 50/50 with Phobio-san. " 

 I replied to Karion, who suddenly asked me with a serious face, with my 

honest impression. In fact, if we compare only the amount of magicule, he was 

slightly inferior, but his skill (level) against Esprit was quite good. Phobio may have 

shape-shifting ability like Gabil, in which case my evaluation would be even higher.  

However, Phobio can also transform himself into a beast, so the gap between the 

two will never narrow, and I'm sure Phobio will win in a real fight.  

 Nevertheless, I am sure that Jagi is superior. Like Midley, the priests of the 

People Who Worship Dragons are really strong. Because they don't rely on power 

alone, they are able to use it to their advantage. And yet, they are brains.  

It's an unfortunate reality.  

 "I'm sorry, sir. I have failed to supervise you." 

 And with that, Midley bows his head. 

 In fact, I can imagine that Jagi was inspired by this man, so I can't deny that 

Midley is largely responsible.  

 "So, you're Carrera-dono, right? Gabil-dono and I would appreciate your 

cooperation with my country for the time being."  

 In times like these, it's always Frey-san. Karion is a great king, but he also 

loves to fight. He is more like Midley, and has not yet abandoned his innate value 

that the weak are bad. This time, or rather, we are saved in many respects because 

we are the strong ones. If we were weaker, we would not have been able to 

negotiate so well.  

 In that respect, I was quite lucky. 

 "Well then, Carrera-san. Why don't you have a little test of strength with me? 

"  

 See, Karion's got something to say. 

 "Well, good for you! Tell me how much you want me to go easy on you." 

 Don't take it too easy on Carrera! 

 "Whoa, whoa, whoa. Hey! 

 "I'm fine, milord. I hear Karion-dono has evolved. Then it's only natural that 

you'd want to know how much stronger you've become."  

 "You know, that may be true, but this isn't a labyrinth, okay? If we overdo it, 

we could die, so we have to refrain from such dangerous behavior."  

 Gabil and Frey-san were the only ones who nodded at my words. 

 But the others are not happy. 

 Especially Milim. 

 "Yes, it's boring! " she said and "Don't say that! "Frey-san is furious at her. 

 But well, as a practical matter, I can't allow it. 

 We can't do it near the construction site, and we have to go to a place far 

enough away that it won't affect the battle. To do so in this day and age is like 

asking the enemy to aim at you. And yet, surprisingly, Karion insists.  

 "You're right, I know it's dangerous. But I meant what I said when I said it. I 

want to know how strong I've become before the show."  

 Karion even asked Frey-san to agree with him. 

 Well... 

 Come to think of it, I had Ciel-san. 

 I had just become 'Wisdom King (Raphael)' at the time, but he still answered 

all my questions. So I didn't need to test my strength to know what I could do. In the 

case of Karion and the others, the only way to find out was to test their strength by 

themselves, and it made sense that the quickest way to find out was to fight the 

strongest.  

 "I won't deny it. But isn't that a problem you've always had and will always 

have to deal with on your own? "  

 "That's true. But the enemy won't wait for us, you know? We have to get 

stronger quickly and protect the people who believe in us. To do that, we have to be 

willing to take some risks, don't you think? "  

 "That's... ... " 

 Frey-san has lost the battle. 

 He brought up the duties of a king and seemed unable to say anything back. 

 If he just wanted to brag about his power, I'd dismiss it, but if he had a 

reason, it was a question he should consider.  

 "Rimuru, I agree with Karion's opinion. I'm training him now, but I think 

there are limits to what I can do."  

 "Milim is right. It's a shame, but I'm awake and I understand. I thought I was 

getting stronger, but Milim seemed so far away. And Rimuru, the difference 

between you and me is the same. There's a gap between you and me that can't be 

bridged no matter how hard I try. On that note... “ 

 "Fufu, do you think I can reach you? I've been lambasted, but I think you're 

right that it's better than dealing with Milim-sama."  

 Well... 

 I don't think there's much of a difference between me and Carrera in my 

current stat. If Karion feels that way, it proves that his eyes are able to see the 

essence of things.  

 Guy also thought highly of Karion, and if he could use the power he had 

awakened, he would be a great asset in future wars.  

 Milim also asked me to help him. 

 So the right thing to do would be to cooperate. 

 "All right. I'll return with Karion and Frey-san, and Carrera will stay here and 

defend as planned."  

 "What? I'll deal with...” 

 "We have the right people in the labyrinth! I know. 

 "All right, then. As you wish, milord." 

 I feel bad for being so sullen, but I mustn't show my naivete here. 

 Carrera is going too far. Ramiris's complaint was giving her a headache, and 

it was wiser to get someone with more common sense if she wanted to leave     

Karion and the others in charge.  

 For Karion, Benimaru . Or Zegion . 

 For Frey-san, Kumara would be a good choice. 

 I'll work out the details after I get home. If something happens, we'll be 

contacted, and we can immediately send them off via teleport.  

 "I'm sorry, I've been a bit selfish. 

 "That's okay. I'm only cooperating with Karion because I think he's right. Is 

that okay with you, Frey-san? "  

 "Yes, of course. It's very kind of you to offer, so I see no reason to refuse." 

 And so it went. 

 Gabil and Carrera were left under Milim's command and Karion and the 

others were brought back. Incidentally, Karion's subordinates were left to their 

own discretion.  

 As long as they are not awakened, the destruction of the environment is not 

that bad, I guess. I've sent them a large supply of recovery medicine, so they should 

be able to handle the rest on their own. Benimaru and the others had gotten 

stronger that way, so he wasn't worried about that.  

 

 

 After returning from Milim's country, Karion and the others were left in 

Benimaru's care and thrown into the labyrinth. Finally, it was time to go to Leon's 

country. I sent Diablo ahead of me, but I put off my visit until last, so he's probably 

waiting for my arrival by now. With this in mind, I prepare for my departure.  

I know where El Dorado, the land of Leon, is because Mizari showed me where it is.  

Therefore, it is only a matter of time before we are on our way by teleport.  

 "I'll be your escort. 

 I feel safe with Souei. 

 "Don't forget about me, my lord! " 

 Ranga pokes his head out from behind me, appealing to me. 

 Oh, good! 

 I nodded, enjoying the fluff. 

 He's always with me, but he's cute like this. 

 And now... 

 I'm a little nervous because I don't want to go, but I've already informed the 

other party. It's best to just get things done quickly, so I stood up.  

 "Well, let's go." 

 He muttered, and activated the teleport as Shuna and Rigurd saw him off. 

 

…. 

 

 Leon's dominion was on a small continent. 

 A continent is a continent, even if it is small. It was a little bigger than 

Australia. It was an astonishingly vast flat land with well-organized streets.  

Before Leon and the others settled here, there were forests, plains, lakes, rivers, and 

mountains, all in a natural landscape. It is said that the current state is the result of 

forcing it into shape with great magic and optimizing it. This artificial city, created 

with the harmony of nature in mind, was the city where Demon Lord Leon 

Cromwell resided, El Dorado.  

 "Wow, this is amazing... This is amazing... " 

 I muttered, to which Silver Knight Alrose, who had met me at the designated 

spot, replied happily.  

 "Haha, I'm honored. I'm sure Leon-sama will be pleased to hear that." 

 When I met him before, he was wearing a helmet that completely hid his 

face, but now he is bare-faced. She is not as beautiful as Leon, but she looks like a 

beautiful woman. Her beautiful silver hair flowed down her back, but judging from 

the thickness of her neck and her larynx, she was definitely a man. Incidentally, this 

Alrose is the leader of Leon's group, the Magic Knights. Another person I've met, 

Black Knight Claude-san, was said to be the strongest, but this Alrose is also quite 

good. She was able to use magic without chanting, and was able to invoke 

transference spells quite naturally. We arrived outside of the city, or in other words 

outside of the city's defense zone, but from there we arrived in front of the Great 

Gate in an instant. They didn't seem to be human, but they looked human. When I 

thought so, they told me that they were demonoid.  

 They are long-lived and skilled in magic, but they used to be human. They 

are born by a mutation called majinization, so their population is small.  

Maybe Myuran or Razen. 

 

 

<< Yes, by definition, they are the same >>.  

 

 

 I knew you were right. 

 Well, the term "majin" is so diverse that it's troublesome to define it in 

detail. If a former human is transformed into a majin, it seems to be no problem to 

call it a demonoid.  

 Anyway, I turn my attention to the city beyond the Daimon. It's even better 

than I expected. The beautiful golden buildings lined up in a row are truly 

magnificent. The arrangement of the buildings has been well calculated. In a word, 

the shape of the buildings could be described as a six-pointed star, or a hexagonal 

ridge. This alone creates a two-dimensional magical effect, but the amazing part 

begins here.  

 The cityscape spirals, increasing in height from the entrance. It leads to a 

chalk-white castle that stands majestically in the center. A spiraling royal castle 

rises up from the sky.  

 The size of the castle itself is not that big, but the three-dimensional 

structure of the entire city makes it look quite huge. If you look at it from above, you 

will see that the city itself forms a powerful stacked magic circle. Conversely, those 

who do not have a bird's-eye view from above will not be able to notice the magic 

circle drawn by this city.  

 Even if you have a bird's eye view, you will not notice it unless you are 

conscious of it. It is such a clever and exquisite arrangement.  

 I, too, have dreamed up many romantic ideas for the construction of cities, 

but I have never thought of incorporating magic circles. It's been a long time since 

I've had a great idea, and it makes me feel frustrated. The well-calculated city 

structure stimulated my pride as a former construction worker.  

 Our country is undoubtedly wonderful, but we could not afford to plan our 

cities with such a high priority on functionality. We have the Ramiris Labyrinth to 

protect us, but that's just a result of luck. I never thought I'd be able to devise a 

mechanism to maintain it with the magical power of the city's inhabitants, and 

achieve it this way.  

 "This city itself has the effect of a powerful magic circle. I can only say it's 

amazing."  

 I felt a little defeated, so I praised him honestly. 

 "Oh, you see? " 

 Alrose smiled happily. 

 "Its effects are Search Enemy and Countermagic, right? It's too different in 

scale from normal magic to have any real effect."  

 Just to give two effects to a single magic circle, you'd have to go to a lot of 

trouble to come up with an array. This was made possible on the scale of a city.  

While drawing a magic circle with only the arrangement of the buildings, he was 

able to deploy tactical grade magic at all times, so the magnitude of his feat is 

immeasurable.  

 If you enter the city without permission, you will be detected immediately. 

In addition, any magic attack from outside the city would be rebuffed.  

With a magic circle of this scale, even legion magic, which specializes in attacking 

cities, would be easily repelled.  

 "That's great, isn't it? You can understand that much just from a glance? 

There's no point in hiding it, so I'll tell you, you're right. This city has been given an 

Absolute Defense by magic." Proudly, Alrose answered.  

 At that time, she smoothly explained that "this ward protects us from evil 

demons that shoot nuclear magic", but I didn't listen to her, because it seemed 

inconvenient for me to pursue the matter deeply. I had a glimpse of a blonde 

schoolgirl demon in my mind, but I think it must have been my imagination.  

I decided to strengthen my theoretical armament by assuming such a thing, and 

praised Alrose so that he would not be pursued further.  

 "It would have taken an enormous amount of money and years to achieve 

just one effect, wouldn't it? To achieve two of them, while accounting for the 

expansion of the city's functions, so perfectly?"  

 "That's right. It was a tremendously difficult road, but we believed in Leon-

sama and we did it."  

 "No, it's really great. It's just a matter of time before we succeed, but we did 

it."  

 "Thank you, sir. I didn't expect such a compliment. I'm sure that Leon-sama, 

who designed this city, will be very pleased."  

 Oh my god, Leon designed this city? 

 I didn't know he was a real genius... 

 I thought he was just a "Chloe loving demon lord", but I guess I need to 

change my perception.  

 This cityscape is definitely beautiful. 

 Because it was a reality that I had to admit, my excitement outweighed my 

frustration.  

 Souei was also observing the city with admiration, but he must not be that 

good at magic. Even so, he seemed to be listening greedily to see if there was 

anything to be gained.  

 "Is it difficult to enter from the air? Then we'll have to go underground. " 

 Wrong. 

 I was just thinking of a way to attack. 

 No, that's important, too. 

 We're working together now, but we might end up working against each 

other. Anyway, the combination of the city and the magic circle was wonderful.  

I'd like to bring this feature to our country, but it's not so easy to imitate. At least, 

Rimuru, the capital city, is complete in another sense, so it was impossible to 

introduce it now. This is a future project. If there is a chance to add another city, I 

will try to realize my idea then. Now I have something to look forward to when I get 

home. It may be a waste of time, but I thought I'd try to design my own magical city.  

 I walked through the service entrance of the Great Gate and down the glass 

spiral corridor. The interior of the city was also beautiful. From the man-made cliffs 

in the distance, waterfalls were flowing down with great force. The water flowed 

through the city's canals, creating beautiful patterns. We walked for about ten 

minutes, enjoying the city in this way. We arrived at an area guarded by knights and 

off-limits to the public.  

 "In the back of this area, there is a magic circle that leads to the front of the 

palace. Alrose said, guiding us.  

 The person who greeted us at the magic circle was, to our surprise, the Lord 

of this land, Demon Lord Leon Cromwell. I was surprised to see that he was dressed 

in a white shirt and jeans, which was rougher than I expected, but it looked very 

good on him. A man of color looks good no matter what he wears, I guess.  

Leaning against a pillar with his arms crossed, he looked as if he were a painting.  

 

 

 And yet, as soon as she opened her mouth, a sense of disappointment came 

over her.  

 "Damn, Chloe's not here after all. 

 I was a little annoyed, thinking that this guy had nothing but Chloe in his 

head. He's definitely a "Chloe loving demon lord", but that's enough to convince me 

that he's the real Leon, so let's not complain. Besides, Leon's appearance was a little 

strange. I thought Alrose was also good-looking, but she paled in comparison to 

Leon. He was still sarcastic and handsome, but he seemed to be lacking in energy.  

 "Of course not. What's more, you look like you're losing weight. " 

 "You're annoying. You're the one who sent us the culprit. 

 Oh! That's all I needed to know. 

 He's causing trouble, I guess. 

 "Maybe Diablo's up to something? " 

 "I... Well." 

 For a moment, a silent stare down ensued. 

 Leon looked like he wanted to say something, but he swallowed his words 

and just nodded once. Heavy. The air was incredibly, incredibly heavy. We were led 

through the castle in silence. What we arrived at was a glittering, luxurious room.  

The room was decorated with gold, silver and jewels, but the furnishings were 

elegant and not obnoxious. The wallpaper was pure white and the jewels reflected 

the glow of the chandeliers. Like Clayman's castle, it is not in bad taste.  

It was a shining example of good taste. I guess you could say that it was luxurious 

enough not to be suffocating. Just as the exterior of the castle was chalk-white but 

not gaudy, the interior was beautiful, elegant and calm. Even a commoner like me 

could relax in this place without feeling nervous. The atmosphere was heavy, but 

these furnishings seemed to comfort me. But then the hallway became noisy.  

Even if I didn't feel nervous, I had a feeling that I might get a headache. Naturally, I 

was right.  

 "Oh, Rimuru-sama! I've been expecting you." 

 It's Diablo. 

 After bowing to me reverently, he led me to the reception room quite 

naturally. I'm in Leon's country, you know. I was tempted to ask him why you look 

like you own the place. Guy came in after Diablo.  

 "You've kept me waiting long enough, Rimuru. Why did you make this the 

last one? " He said, sitting down on the chair facing me.  

 "Of course, it's because Guy-san was here. It's always good to have someone 

strong around, so I don't have to come here, I guess! "  

 I joked lightly, telling him how I really felt. Guy's temples twitched. This is 

bad. I'm a man of the air, so I decide to change the subject before Guy explodes.  

 "Relax. The fact is, with you and Diablo here, we could have dealt with the 

enemy if they had attacked, right? I was a little worried about Ruminas, and as for 

Dagruel, I don't even know how strong he is. It's only natural that we should 

prioritize that."  

 "Milim is just as strong as me..." 

 Milim is as strong as me. I know exactly what Guy means, but there's a good 

reason for this.  

 "Milim's place is a construction contractor. As I believe in trust first, I have 

no choice but to give them priority."  

 With that, I put on a smug face. Milim is, after all, a very important friend of 

mine, and he's helped me a lot. It's only natural that I should repay him, and there's 

no need to compare who's more important to Guy. I've been in some trouble, but 

it's mutual.  

 "Oh, well. So, how are the other demon lords doing? " 

 That's the good thing about Guy, he can switch gears. I'm relieved to see that 

even though he's annoyed that I'm being put off, he's still a decent judge of 

character.  

 "At any rate, I've built transfer magic camps in each country. The details are 

still being worked out, but it should be no problem to activate it in an emergency."  

 As I said this, I opened the 'Stomach' a little to reveal a magisteel disk. It's 

big, and it's a pain to get out.  

 "I'll set it up if you tell me where it is. 

 "Hmm, I'll show you about that later." 

 Leon interrupted me. 

 No, Leon is the master of this castle, so it's a good thing. Guy's attitude is so 

big that I almost misunderstood him.  

 "Hmm, I'm glad you've prepared for emergencies in time. So now we just 

wait for the enemy to attack? "  

 "Well, yeah. As for me, I'll be cleaning up after the war with the Empire and 

strengthening ties with the Western Nations."  

 "You can't expect humans to be a force to be reckoned with, can you? " 

 "Yeah. So, evacuation drills. We're going to do our best not to get caught up 

in our own war and destroy civilization."  

 The people living in the capital Rimuru will be safe, but it's hard to predict 

how much damage will be done in the rest of the world. That's why we're trying to 

get the Three Drunk Sages to set up some kind of shelter. Myourmiles-kun has been 

working very hard. I'm planning to give him a consolation prize when things settle 

down, as I feel he's doing too much work. Incidentally, imperial subjects may be 

essential to Michael's authority, but it is safe to assume that they are not absolute. 

Since I suggested killing all the imperial subjects, I think Michael is taking measures 

against them. It could be said that he has arranged for this to happen, but there is 

no way to confirm this until we fight.  

 "Hmm, you're in a tough spot, aren't you?” Guy said in disgust. 

 “That's what I am," 

 Having gone through so much trouble to successfully establish diplomatic 

relations with human society, it is my country's supreme mission to maintain them.  

I can't stand the thought of Michael and the others destroying it, as if they were 

trampling all the hard work we've done. Even Leon said to me in disgust.  

 "You're even more of a softy than I thought, looking out not only for your 

own country but also for others. Do you think your hands are limitless? "  

 Well, that's true. I don't think I can do everything either. But still, I've had 

enough of losing without doing anything.  

 "I just don't want to regret it. I'll do everything I can. If it doesn't work, I can 

just give up."  

 No, if it doesn't work, I won't be able to give up and I'll probably regret it. 

But you'll work hard not to, and until you're sure of your unhappy future, you can 

live proudly with yourself. It's impossible to deceive yourself. That's why you have 

no choice but to live a life you are satisfied with.  

 "Huh, I've had nothing but regrets. Maybe that's why she chose you instead 

of me."  

 Is this about Chloe? There was a weight to what Leon was saying that I 

couldn't ignore. There's no doubt Leon's done some pretty crazy things. Maybe he's 

warning me that if I'm not careful, I might end up like him. Thinking this, I decided 

to laugh off Leon's concern.  

 "Unlike you, I'm not a loli-siscon. I'm a sensible person who's considerate of 

the people around me, so your worries are unfounded."  

 "Don't be silly, I'll kill you. 

 Strangely enough, we had a tense moment, and our argument continued 

until Guy intervened.  

 "Really, I was expecting things to be better when you came, but it looks like I 

was mistaken. “ 

 Guy, looking tired for some reason, complains to me. I don't know what he 

expects from me, but I don't understand.  

 "Kufufufu. Why don't we just settle things here? Fortunately, Mizari and the 

others are getting used to setting up a 'damage reduction zone'."  

 You want me and Leon to fight and settle this? 

 "You're a demon lord. You can't do that. “ 

 "Don't worry. Don't worry, I'll take care of Rimuru-sama." 

 Diablo's eyes narrowed as he looked at Leon. He looks at Leon like a 

predator who wants to catch him, but this guy could be serious. I can't tell who's 

going to win, and I'd be lying if I said I didn't care. But still, it was out of line in many 

ways to allow it.  

 "I'm telling you, the damage will be too great! I thought you said your 

mission was to protect Leon. And you're going to try and fight him, that's more than 

a little out of line! "  

 When I lectured Diablo, he pouted in disappointment. He doesn't seem to be 

sorry, but he's mellowed out, so that's good.  

 "Tell him more, Rimuru. He's a real bastard, you know! Even yesterday, he 

came at me and destroyed the training ground even though I took it easy on him. "  

 No, I don't know about that. Without knowing what caused the fight, I can't 

say for sure who's at fault. I mean...  

 "What? You and Diablo fought? " 

 "Yeah. I've been bored lately, so I've been doing some light fighting." 

 I don't get it. I heard Diablo and Guy fought, and it was unspeakably hard. I 

heard it was yesterday, so I'm glad it wasn't today. When I looked at Leon, he was 

sighing very unhappily.  

 "It all started with the maid fighting Diablo, didn't it? She was beaten to a 

pulp and fled, cursing her defeat."  

 Leon's gaze caught Rhein's as he spoke to the maid. 

 "You've got to be kidding me. I'm not a sore loser, and I'm not a loser at all! " 

 You don't deny you had a fight... 

 "Your subjective opinions are not worth listening to." 

 Leon cuts off Rhein's words. 

 "Kufufufu. As for me, I don't like to bully the weak. I let him off the hook." 

 It was Diablo who picked it up. 

 "What? Didn't you say you'd be serious next time? Did you misunderstand 

me because I took it easy on you? "  

 "Did you forget that you brought Mizari to challenge me in a two-on-one 

match? Next time, I'll have to discipline you harder."  

 Diablo remained calm, while Rhein taunted her opponent, encouraging each 

other. I was worried that they were going to use force, but strangely enough, they 

didn't.  

 "What a pain in the ass... they made a pact before we knew it. “ 

 Guy unbelievingly said. 

 Bickering is a regular occurrence, he says, and it's cute. 

 "We've been fighting every day for the last two weeks. Before we knew it, we 

were on the same page."  

 Leon's affirmation lent credence to Guy's story. And if it was true, then he 

could understand that the imbalance of forces was causing trouble.  

 "No, sir. What proof do you have that this is bullshit? " 

 "Did you really think we wouldn't find out? In yesterday's fight, you said, 

'Screw you! Come on, Diablo!’ and in yesterday's fight, you were shouting, 'Fuck 

you!’”.  

 Leon replied without changing his expression while Rhein tilted her head. 

 Then, Guy's voice overlapped, sounding disgusted. 

 "Rhein, you're revealing your true colors. You're rooting for Diablo instead 

of me"  

 "No way. I would never use such a vulgar word, and I'm Guy-sama's loyal 

friend. Leon-sama must be mistaken."  

 She said it without hesitation. 

 I didn't notice it when she was looking serious, but she must be the 

youngest, right? She's the type who doesn't think twice about what she says or does 

and thinks she can do whatever she wants. People who are loved by their older 

brothers and sisters tend to be like this. But, after listening to this, it was obvious 

which side was right.  

 "Diablo, how did you come to be like that? " 

 Diablo would never lie to me. So I put the question to him directly. 

 Diablo smiled and answered. 

 "Thanks to the authority of Rimuru-sama, sir. I told Rhein the story of 

Rimuru-sama, and she was converted because of it! "  

 Scary! 

 I was about to say, "Brainwashing," but I swallowed my words. 

[ TN: More like “bRheinwashing”] 

 "Oh, really? " 

 "Actually, I'm a fan of Rimuru-sama. In exchange for a few words from 

Diablo, I've decided to help you out a bit."  

 Rhein said, bowing neatly. 

 Isn't she a very self-centered person? 

 Diablo is the same way, so it makes sense that they get along. 

 "Oh, hey. " 

 What else can I say? I looked at Guy in a bit of distress, and he was shaking 

his head as if to say it was too late.  

 "I'm sorry, my idiots." 

 "No, no, Diablo's in trouble too, so we'll just have to deal with each other. “ 

 I felt that Guy was also in trouble, and the familiarity I had felt before grew 

stronger. Incidentally, Mizari, who always kept her face expressionless, unusually 

reacted to Guy's words.  

 " What? Isn't it possible that I've always been treated like an idiot because of 

Rhein? "  

 Well, you seem to have realized the truth. I don't want to say it, but I think 

it's the right thing to do. But since it's not good to interfere in other people's affairs, 

I pretended not to have heard the murmurings.  

 After chatting for a while, I was led to a hidden room behind the audience 

chamber where the throne was located, where I set up a "magic circle for 

transference". It weighed several tens of tons, so it would be troublesome to move it 

once it was in place. Then, having done my business, I took my leave quickly. Leon 

seemed to want me to take Diablo and Rhein with me, but that would interfere with 

the mission. Even if they didn't, we had no intention of taking them with us, so we 

decided to ask Leon to be patient. And when they parted.  

 "Take care of Chloe." Leon reminded me. 

 I didn't need to be told, so I nodded and said, "I'll take care of her.” 

 Leon seemed to be convinced, and was surprisingly resigned. It's a secret 

that I was a little surprised, because I thought he would be more persistent in 

getting involved. He's a good-looking guy if he behaves normally. Not only that, but 

a surprising truth came to light. In fact, Leon and I had the same taste.  

 I don't mean we're pedophiles. No, Leon's dream was to be an architect. No 

wonder he has a great aesthetic sense. I heard this in our chat, praising the city and 

the castle, and it made sense to me. It made sense to me, because I had already 

admitted that Leon's sense of style was the best in the world. He's rude, but he's 

actually a good guy. That was my new opinion of Leon the Demon Lord. And so my 

relationship with Leon improved, and my visit to El Dorado ended successfully.  

 After returning from Leon's country, I continued to travel around the world 

vigorously. The purpose of this is to strengthen the cooperation with other 

countries, as we do not know when the enemy will attack us. Since I had prepared 

an emergency means of transportation between demon lords, it was only natural 

that I should set up such means in other friendly countries as well.The first place 

we went to was the Dwarven Kingdom. Gazel was currently sending Agera to his 

place. I had received a report that she was training with Gazel, so I thought I would 

check the results of her training.  

 We teleported to the main gate of Dwargon. As usual, there was a long line of 

peddlers and adventurers. I walked past them to the nobleman's passage and called 

out to the gatekeeper. Then, I was ushered into the royal castle without any waiting. 

I am still a small citizen when I feel superior in such a situation. I am aware of my 

small stature, so I am careful not to make a big show of it. I was greeted by Gazel.  

 "I've been waiting for you, Rimuru. 

 Of course, Agera was with him. 

 "My lord, I'm glad to see you are well." 

 She kneels down grandly and says a few words of greeting to me. 

 It's like something out of a period drama, but it's very well done. 

 And this Agera, surprisingly, is the reincarnated form of Hakurou's 

grandfather. I was surprised when Carrera told me about it, but when I observed 

her more carefully, I found that her mannerisms were very similar to mine. I 

remembered that I had wanted to have an interview with him, but I had not had a 

chance to do so. It would be a good idea to talk to him afterwards, anyway. With 

this in mind, I returned the greeting.  

 "Long time no see, King Gazel. It's good to see you. And Agera, too." 

 "Hahaha! He's still so formal. As I always say, feel free to call me Gazel." 

 "Well, I'm trying to, but I get so nervous when I see you in these situations. It 

reminds me of the trial, and I'm still a petty bourgeoisie."  

 I can't get rid of my small-town feeling, but I think I'm cute like that. After all, 

it is strange not to be nervous in front of a big person. Pann-san and Dorf-san were 

watching our conversation with a warm feeling. So did Souei. It was Agera who 

interrupted me.  

 "From my point of view, we should do as Miyagata-sama wills, but Carrera-

sama will scold us if we say that. In the first place, as the ally of the Alliance, we are 

on equal footing. Don't be shy about being in front of King Gazel, you should treat 

him with dignity."  

 "Well, I know what I'm doing." 

 I don't need to be told this, but I was an office worker until a few years ago. 

Unless I'm angry, or focused, or caught up in some big event that I can't afford to be, 

I tend to go back to my normal self.  

 "Good, I can understand Rimuru's feelings. Even I get nervous when I'm in 

front of the Celestial Empress Elmesia."  

 "Oh, King Gazel has such a partner..." 

 "But you can talk to the Empress with ease, even though I'm not very good at 

it! That's what I don't understand!”.  

 You're right. You're so right that I can't argue with you. So Gazel told me to 

be easy on him, and I said I would do my best. However, I respect him because he's 

someone I can rely on somehow. It's hard to improve because it shows in your 

attitude.  

 "But you can play the right role at the right time, so it's not that much of a 

problem, right? "  

 "You idiot. It is in such situations that your usual habits come out. To avoid 

failing on the big stage, you should always reexamine your own behavior."  

 I've been taught another lesson. Because I'm often told like this, I tend to 

revert to my old attitude. El-tan also gives me a lecture sometimes, but she uses her 

time on and off completely differently.  

In that sense, she may be trying to make it easier for me and Myourmiles-kun to get 

along with her though I'm not sure if I'm overthinking it. Anyway, I kept Gazel's 

suggestion in mind for future reference.  

 We moved to the parlor. With drinks in hand, we reported on our recent 

activities. The most important purpose of the meeting was to exchange information.  

 "How do we avoid a major war? " 

 "Reluctantly, I don't think it can be avoided. We've just set up a magic circle 

between demon lords to allow for emergency travel."  

 "Hmmm. One problem gone, another problem. To be honest, I thought it was 

over when Velgrynd-sama became an enemy. Now that he's on our side, was it 

Michael? I don't think he's the one we should be worried about now."  

 Well, I don't mean to praise myself, but our forces surpass those of the 

Empire in its prime. In addition to them, we have demon lords, Velgrynd, and 

Veldora, so Gazel seems to think that we have no reason to lose. However, this is a 

naive perception.  

 "No, they are strong opponents. Even if you only look at their strength, their 

scale is incomparable to the Empire."  

 "I understand. I'm not underestimating them, quite the contrary." 

 "The opposite? “ 

 "I can't help you no matter how hard I try, so I've come to the point of 

resignation. “ 

 "Oh, that's... Yeah... " 

 Well, yeah, that's true. 

 If Velzard targets us, no matter how powerful Dwargon is, victory will be 

impossible. I can understand why you might want to give up because you're too 

strong individually.  

 "However, I won't let her destroy us easily. Worst case scenario, we'll be 

ready to take our chances."  

 Gazel barked, full of spirit. His resolve is undeniably real. The fact that he did 

not run away from Velgrynd made it clear that he was someone who would take on 

a battle he knew he would lose. Thinking of Gazel in a reassuring way, I continued 

my story.  

 "If you can't win, you should think of a way to win, right? " 

 It's not about the numbers, it's about the quality. What's worse is the fact 

that Velzard is hostile. This makes Veldora useless. The only people who can take 

Velzard seriously are Guy and Velgrynd. Me? I'd rather not, and I'm determined to 

escape at all costs.  

 "A war between true dragons is like a battle of the gods. 

 "True. That's what it feels like. But I can't just run away. 

 "Do you really think you can win? No!” 

 "No! But I'm willing to work hard to improve my odds. “ 

 "Fufufu, you son of a bitch." 

 Gazel nodded at me with a wry smile. 

 I really don't know what I'm going to do if I don't try, but I'm just going to 

make sure I can escape if I don't think I can win. I've tried to make myself look good, 

but there is no point in arguing about whether we can win or not before we have 

even analyzed the enemy's strength. The point is that I'm just trying to be prepared 

for what to do when we're about to lose.  

 "So, I need your help." 

 "Very well. I'll lend you my help, and you can do whatever you want." 

 Gazel readily agreed to my request for help. I immediately request the 

installation of a magic circle for the transfer. Unlike the personal magicians I had 

installed before, the location of this one is also important.  

 "I'm amazed that you were able to create such a high purity magisteel.” 

 "I'm cheating on that by using my Skill. Normally, I'd wait for the engineers 

to grow up, but the enemy won't wait for me."  

 "So, I guess. I'll leave you to adjust this." 

 I thanked Gazel and set up the magic circle for the transfer at the place he 

had instructed. Having successfully accomplished my goal, I moved on to chatting.  

 "So, how are the results of your training? " 

 "Hmm. You are the grandfather of Master Hakurou and the founder of 

Oboro-Ryu, Agera-dono. You've just reminded me that I'm not good enough! "  

 "Don't be modest, King Gazel. You have already mastered the secret art of 

Gokatotsu, and are aiming for even greater heights."  

 "In the Oboro Style, it is said that Gokatotsu and above are considered secret 

techniques. “ 

 Pomegranate Rokkazan is a high-speed slashing blow intended to be non-

lethal. Yanagi Nanahana Nagi is said to be a sword technique that softly passes the 

enemy's attack. The number of moves increases with slashes and stabs. Then, they 

say, comes the highest technique, the Yae-zakura, the Hakka-sen. It is said that this 

is a sword art that should be kept secret from the public, but Agera intends to pass 

it on to Gazel without reserve.  

 "Hakurou told me that my grandfather showed you the Hakka-sen? " 

 "Yes, I did. It was before I was reincarnated, so I'm not sure of my memory, 

but I seem to remember him showing it to me once. If he recreated it and showed it 

to me, then he was undoubtedly a genius. I am ashamed to say that I am boasting 

about my grandson, but I am not Byakuya Araki, his grandfather. I would like to 

honestly praise the predecessors of the demon kingdom."  

 Agera said, shyly and proudly. 

 "No, Hakurou is my master as well. I don't feel bad about the praise, I feel 

happy about it."  

 "You're right. The teachings of Agera-dono have been passed on to Hakurou-

dono. When you think about it, fate is a mysterious thing."  

 Gazel agrees with my words and smiles happily. Agera watched us and 

nodded, deeply moved.  

 "So, Rimuru. I'd like to hear your thoughts, if you don't mind. " 

 "If I know what I'm doing. 

 "Well, as I've asked you before, I'd like to ask you about your Ultimate Skill. 

If you continue to hone your sword skills, do you think you can defeat an Ultimate 

Awakened? "  

[TN:  Ultimate Awakened =   Ultimate Skill user] 

 

 

 Well, that's a direct question, isn't it? 

 Depending on the situation, it's not impossible to win. It would be a very 

tough fight, but it's not impossible.  

 "The lesson I have learned is that Ultimate Skill can only be countered by 

Ultimate Skill. It's better to think that you can't compete at the unique level. “ 

 "So, is there... " 

 "However, if certain conditions are met, I think it should be possible." 

 "Well, what are those conditions? Well, what are they? 

 "For example, Yuuki Kagurazaka's Anti-Skill was a nasty super-specialty that 

blocked my powers. Also, Diablo overwhelmed the ultimate owner with his magic 

alone."  

 "Hmm...” 

 "Maybe, but I think the key is willpower. If a mental life form exists only by 

will power, it seems to be able to resist the ultimate power even without Ultimate 

Skill. I think this guess is correct with a high degree of certainty."  

 I didn't want to be definitive, but I thought it was almost certain because it 

actually agreed with Ciel-san's view. So, the key is...  

 "So the key is to increase your willpower to the point where it rivals that of a 

spiritual life form? Then there's a quicker way.”  

 "What? “ 

 "It seems that if you are recognized by a mythical-grade armor or weapon, 

you can become the equivalent of a spiritual life form. “ 

 This was the answer. Well, there's also the foul technique of granting power, 

but they say that too much power can destroy you. Or was it "greed", not "power"?  

It may have been changed from the original fable, but I think you can understand 

what I mean. You can't use power if it doesn't fit your size. That's why I don't grant 

powers to all my men. In addition, there is no way that I can be so arrogant to Gazel, 

and I can only ask him to do his best on his own. In the first place, you can't grant 

powers to someone who is not connected to your soul. I awakened Rhein and 

Mizari, but that's not the same thing as this.  

 So, getting mythical-grade is probably the best solution this time. However, 

mythical-grade is not so easy to get. I'm also trying to analyze Hinata's "holy spirit 

armament" and mass-produce it, but no matter how hard I try, I can't seem to reach 

the legendary-grade. If I put it on, I might be able to reach the power of Saint, but I 

don't think it's enough to compete with Ultimate Skill.  

 "Mythical-grade, huh?" 

 Gazel muttered and looked at his own sword. 

The well-worn sword was probably Legendary-grade . It is probably a Legendary-

grade sword, but it is also a very high grade sword. However, there were countless 

scars on the blade.  

 "That's the result of cutting with Kondou's sword. It's not fortuitous that it 

didn't break, but the sword's life is over."  

 Indeed. It must have been a national treasure passed down from generation 

to generation. And yet, now that it was like this, it could only be kept on display.  

No, maybe...  

 "Shall I ask Kurobee to do it? Maybe he can bring the sword back to life." 

 "What the fuck? Is that true?” 

 "I can't promise, but Kurobee has a proven track record of renewing Gabil's 

spears. “ 

 Kurobee repaired Gabil's Vortex Spear using the Divine Steel Hihiirokane 

that I provided, and it was reborn at a stage just short of mythical-grade. With 

continued use, it was expected to evolve into a mythical-grade model. I still have a 

surplus of Hihiirokane...  

 "The sword doesn't seem to be dead, so maybe..." 

 "Please. I don't care if you fail, just ask Kurobee-dono!" 

 It's a great service, but I'll spare no expense for my brother. He's always 

been a great help to me, and this is the time I should return the favor. With that in 

mind, I accepted the sword from Gazel.  

 "Let's not talk about the sword, though. Is there any other way to get a 

mythical-grade? "  

 "Do you think there is? Since you don't seem to know anything about 

common sense, let me tell you that even legendary-grade is a national treasure. And 

it's from a major power. You wouldn't find them anywhere, let alone in an empire."  

 Please don't be so shocked. I've been wondering that myself. 

 "The result of my research is the same. I had them search all over the 

Western Nations' back channels, but they only managed to find a few Legendary-

grade items."  

 Now that Souei had confirmed Gazel's words, the remaining hope was left to 

Kurobee. Incidentally, Souei's twin swords were also renewed by Kurobee's hand. 

Unfortunately, it did not reach the mythical-grade, but with Souei's ability, it is not a 

big problem. On the contrary, he thinks positively that there is room for growth.  

 "There's no point in asking for what you don't have. What's more, do you 

think you can compete with Ultimate Skill if you become a spirit life form? "  

 "That's not an absolute. It's natural that there are differences between 

individuals depending on the number of years they've lived, but a newborn 

archdemon seems to be useless. If you have a strong will and the mental strength 

(energy) to support it, you can resist the ultimate power."  

 "Mmm, your explanation is too vague to understand. " 

 No, I don't think so. 

 But if you're going to go that far, let's make it simple. 

 "In short, it's all about spirit! " 

 I didn't want to say this because it would be a gut feeling. It would be a 

mistake to think that you can cover up anything with just skills, but when it comes 

to Ultimate Skill, it is more difficult to explain other than this. For the most part, 

since we live in a world where a flash of a sword can split the atmosphere with a 

flash of light, there may not be much difference between swordplay and magic.  

If you train your will power, you can distort even the laws of the world. It is easier 

to understand and everything will be all right. After listening to my explanation, 

Gazel became serious this time and fell silent. I glanced at Agera, who was also 

looking thoughtful. Then, Souei opened his mouth.  

 "It is as Rimuru-sama said. As a recipient of the Ultimate Gift, I cannot speak 

too loudly, but I feel that if I put my spirit on the sword, I can kill any opponent."  

 Agera nodded her head in agreement. 

 "That's right. In my case, it was as if I sublimated all my will into the blade. 

With the will to kill the enemy itself, my own body becomes the blade, and I believe 

that nothing can be killed by my sword. Therefore, it can kill even formless things."  

 That's right, Agera's power is 'Blade Transformation'. If we were to simply 

compare the existential value, Agera's transformed sword would be no better than 

the mythical-grade. However, the sharpness of the blade is superior to that of 

Agera. It is said that mythical-grade has a will, but it is still not as strong as human 

will.  

 Ranga popped his head out from behind me and joined the conversation. 

 

 

"My case is a little different. I was asleep in my lord's shadow when I suddenly felt 

as if I heard a strange voice, and it was then that I thought of the Stellar Wind King 

(Hastur). But I think it was because I kept wishing to be of service to the Lord that it 

took shape in this way! " Ranga said happily.  

 Maybe he's gotten smarter lately, but his lower body is still in my shadow. So 

I couldn't see him, but I guessed his tail was wagging as hard as it could.  

It's really cute. I used to be a cat person, but recently I've come to think that dogs 

are nice too. I think that Ranga's contribution to this change in my mind is 

significant.  

 Anyway, I hope the stories from Souei, Agera, and Ranga will be helpful. 

 "Spirits, huh? 

 "Well, there's no need to be hasty. If the enemy attacks when I'm here, I'll 

help you. Please don't hesitate to tell me. “ 

 That should do it. 

 With Gazel's power and Agera's swordsmanship, I think it would be a good 

match even if the opponent was Kondou. At the very least, it would buy some time.  

 However... 

 "If your opponent is Velzard-san, you'd better run away without hesitation. 

He's probably not the kind of guy you can fight."  

 "Is that it? That's it? 

 "Yeah. I can't say for sure because I haven't seen her in action, but she's 

creepier than Velgrynd-san."  

 "Mmm I hate to admit it, but you're probably right. As for me, after seeing 

Velgrynd, I understand how reckless it is to challenge the True Dragon. But as a 

king, I can't abandon my people."  

 "Then we can only pray that Velzard does not attack. If they do, let me 

know."  

 I said, indicating my cell phone. 

 "Hmm, there you have it! 

 "I think I told you before, it's a magical device that allows you to talk directly 

to it. There aren't many of them made yet, so take good care of it."  

 I told him that, but I only gave him my personal number and the direct line 

to the Control Room. I didn't give him El-tan's or Myourmiles-kun's numbers.  

I think it's bad manners not to ask such things directly from the person himself. I 

remember that I was annoyed when my cell phone number was given to my 

business partners without my permission before I died.  

 "I see, so if you type in the number you have on file, you'll be connected to 

the other party. “ 

 "That's right. Not many people have this, but if you do, ask them for the 

number."  

 "Mmm. If you need help with something, you can ask for it." 

 "Well, that's the way it's supposed to work. Call me if you need anything, and 

I'll see what I can do."  

 "All right, I'm counting on you. Of course, if there's anything I can do, don't 

hesitate to tell me. Personally, I'll do everything I can to help."  

 Me and Gazel laugh at each other. 

 I don't think it's likely that Dwargon will be targeted, but it's a relief. Thus 

ends the discussion on emergency response.  

 After staying in Dwarven Kingdom for a few days, we went to Farmenas 

Kingdom next. This is where Gadra is staying. Gadra, who had become Diablo's 

disciple, was also helping Testarossa. It seems that Gadra was forced to provide all 

the information about the empire in order to secure Masayuki's accession to the 

throne. It seems that he had been busy going back and forth between the two 

countries, but now he is settled in the Kingdom of Farmenas. I thought I'd take this 

opportunity to ask him some questions.  

 The capital of Farmenas Kingdom was more lively than I had imagined. 

The city had been under construction when I came here before, and it was the same 

now. The difference between now and then was that more and more areas had been 

cleaned up. On the outskirts of the capital, a large station had been completed. In 

the vicinity of the station, there were warehouses. As it is a transit point between 

Blumund and Dwargon, it is necessary to have a place to store various goods. Since 

it was not possible to secure a place in the capital, the station building was 

constructed adjacent to the capital. The reason why the construction of King's 

Landing was postponed was that the priority was placed on economic activities for 

the future. Another reason may be that the current Farmenas family has no money. 

To put it bluntly, I'm lending them all the money for the construction.  

 The contract for laying the rails for the magic train is with Japan. At first 

glance, you may think that I am a sycophant, but that is a shallow view. The fee for 

the use of the railroad will be the income of Japan, and all the expenses related to 

the use of the land will be free forever, which is an unbelievable condition. Once the 

construction is finished, the turn to collect the money will be waiting for you. Even 

after deducting the labor cost, the maintenance cost of the cars, the maintenance 

cost of the rails, etc., the annual profit is estimated to be quite large.  

That's why I was responsible for the "magic train" project, but Farmenas was 

responsible for the urban development of the surrounding area. Myuran was 

mainly in charge of planning the development of the city, but she was forced to take 

a leave of absence due to childbirth. Youm, who became the king, rose to the 

occasion. Youm, who became the king, rose to power. He took the initiative to study 

hard in order to replace Myuran, who could no longer move. As a result, even now 

that Myuran has recovered from childbirth, she is struggling to lead the nobles and 

officials. To support Youm, I gave him a low-interest, unsecured loan.  

 Why not interest-free? If the loan is interest-free, the borrower will 

inevitably feel indebted to the lender and will be reserved. Also, the lender tends to 

feel superior to the borrower, and the relationship may become one that cannot be 

called equal. Lending and borrowing money between friends can be the biggest 

cause of losing friendship. That's why we made the contract between the two 

countries and concluded it in a firm form so that both parties would be satisfied and 

both parties would benefit from it. For this reason, the construction work was done 

in such a way as to give priority to economic activities, and the city was being 

developed as if to follow.  

 

 

 While we were waiting at the gate for the reception and looking at the lively 

city, a horse-drawn carriage was expressly prepared for us. Normally, we should 

have taken our officials with us and visited them like a grand procession. However, 

this is an emergency situation, and there is no time to talk about an elegant trip by 

train, so I have come here by teleport with Souei and Ranga as my companions.  

The reason why I contacted Gadra and asked him to prepare a carriage was to keep 

a low profile in the Farmenas Kingdom. I was relieved to know that he had sent a 

carriage to pick us up. Unlike Milim's country, this one was very thorough.  

 "Thank you for your patience. Youm, the King is waiting for you. I'll take you 

to the castle."  

 Or rather, it was Gadra who got out of the carriage. That's very clever. 

 "Whoa, you scared me. You didn't have to come all the way to the gate." 

 "That's not possible. Such a prestigious role would not have been possible 

without such an opportunity. Before that, if I did not greet Rimuru-sama, Diablo-

sama would have me executed."  

 Gadra laughed, but it did not sound like a joke. 

 "If he's bullying you, why don't you tell me? At least you'll be under my 

direct control."  

 Calling an old man like Gadra "you". It's a little disconcerting, but I'm afraid 

I've gotten used to it. While thinking about it, I'll give Gadra some advice.  

Diablo may be quiet in front of me, but he tends to be reckless when I'm not 

looking. If he does it in Leon's country, it's a laughing matter, but if it's in Tempest's 

group, it's a big problem. Gadra is apparently Diablo's disciple, or rather, his family, 

so he can't complain openly. That's why I, as his boss, have to follow him from 

behind the scenes. But Gadra laughs and says it's no problem.  

Apparently, no hardship is too great to gain knowledge. It's hard to understand 

people with special sexuality. In such a case, it is best not to interfere, and I vowed 

again to let Gadra do as he pleases.  

 I boarded the carriage and received a report from Gadra about the ascension 

of Masayuki. The carriage moves slowly through the city, so I make the most of the 

time.  

 "So, Masayuki's coronation went well, huh? " 

 "Yes, sir. It went very well. With Testarossa-sama and Velgrynd-sama 

working together to encourage him, it would have been impossible for him to fail. “ 

 "Well, that's true if those two are on our side. “ 

 If they weren't, I'd be in trouble, but I guess they are," was all I could think. 

To begin with, Masayuki is a lucky man. On top of that, with such a brilliant man as 

Testarossa and Velgrynd, the incarnation of power, I thought that no one would be 

able to oppose him.  

 "The people, who had seen Velgrynd-sama's majesty, seemed to welcome 

the crowning of the new Emperor Masayuki-sama. I mean, who could resist the 

sight of that?"  

 Gadra assures us. It is natural that no one can complain about the 

spectacular match-pump demonstration of erupting volcanoes to prevent the 

threat. It seems to me that Velgrynd knows no bounds when it comes to treating 

volcanoes as matches.  

 "There are still people who complain, but I think Testarossa-sama will take 

care of them.  

 "Is it going to work? " 

 "No problem. Calgurio-dono and others were worried that Testarossa-sama 

would kill all the dissenters, but their fears are unfounded. It seems that the 

information I provided was put to good use, and I was impressed by Moss-sama's 

skill. I'm sure he will be able to take advantage of the enemy's weakness and settle 

this matter in a perfect manner."  

 Well, that's true. 

 I don't want to make enemies with them either. 

 "If there's someone brave enough to oppose us, we can recruit him in our 

country."  

 "You're right! " 

 "I can only say yes. 

 "You're absolutely right. I'd feel the same way if I saw that scene." 

 Me and Gadra laugh at each other. 

 Gadra is a delightful old man. We felt as if we were on the same page because 

of our shared impressions.  

 Inside the castle, we were greeted by the king and queen, Youm and Myuran, 

as well as all of their ministers. Edmalis, the former King of Farmus, was also there, 

but he had lost weight and shaved his beard, so he looked different from when I met 

him. The light in his eyes was not cloudy, which made me think so even more. It 

would be awkward for both of us to talk to him, so I let him pass.  

Although this visit was unofficial, I informed him that the purpose of my visit was to 

learn about the coming disaster. It would be great if we could avert war, but 

everyone understands that's too optimistic.  

 The Kingdom of Farmenas is a newborn nation and has no financial 

resources to spare. It relies on loans from our country, as I mentioned earlier.  

Moreover, our military power had not recovered. Training knights is not something 

that can be done overnight, not to mention that we have no money to hire 

mercenaries. I am not going to take the blame for that, even though I have 

something to do with it. I can't do justice if I worry about everything.  

I don't believe that everything I do is right, but from an official standpoint, I will 

shout for justice. If I don't, the victims won't be happy. For this reason, I feel guilty, 

but I do not speak of it.  

 However, as an ally, we will provide as much assistance as possible. 

Sending Gadra is part of that, and Youm and the others understand that. In other 

words, this country's vassals are facing the reality that they can't afford to get into a 

quarrel with me.  

 "Rimuru-sama, has the situation improved? " 

 Youm asked on behalf of everyone. 

 "The demon lords and I have made a lot of arrangements, but to be honest, 

it's a bit of a crap. I'm not sure if that's enough, which is why I'm going around."  

 The situation has been explained via Gadra, so there is no major confusion. 

"She also showed me where to set up the transfer station without me having to say 

a word. “ 

 "You can ask Gadra here about the finer points of coordination and usage.” 

 "I'm on it. 

 "So this is your escape plan in case of emergency. But, you know, it's a 

question of who you pick.”  

 "Well, yeah. You can't be sure where you're going, and it might only be a 

comfort. “ 

 "Well, it doesn't matter where you run to if your husband's country is going 

to fall. In that case, I'll just resign myself to the fact that it was meant to be."  

 Youm said cheerfully, and his vassals nodded in agreement. 

 It seems that people in this country are more afraid of me than I thought. At 

the same time, there seemed to be a strange belief prevailing in the country that 

there was no point in doing anything if I could not win.  

 "Hey, hey, don't be so irresponsible, just keep trying until the end, okay? " 

 "Of course not. My daughter was just born, I'm not going to end my life! 

She hasn't called me 'Daddy!!"  

 Youm had become a great parental fool. He was poking at Meme, the baby in 

Myuran's arms, and grumbling like that.  

 "No, I don't know about that, but too much attention will wake her up." 

 Myuran, who was taking care of Meme, would have been furious if that 

happened, so I casually warned him. This kind of casual consideration is the 

condition of a capable man. Maybe.  

 "Please tell him more. He seems to lose his calm judgment when it comes to 

this girl."  

 Myuran said in a disgusted tone. You can imagine how he usually behaves. 

 "Because there's a fucking wolf who claims my daughter is his daughter, and 

I can't be too careful! "  

 That's what Youm says, but I don't understand. 

 "What nonsense! I'm the guy who's going to take your place and marry 

Myuran then of course, Myuran's daughter will be my daughter! "  

 "Grucius, you've got to be kidding me! How many times do I have to tell you 

that your premise is wrong?!"  

 You're right. 

 Youm is crazy, but that wolf Grucius is crazy too. 

 I know Meme is cute, but I don't know what kind of thinking she must have 

to claim her as her own daughter.  

 "Well, I can understand Youm's feelings." 

 "Right? Look, Grucius! I knew you'd understand! " 

 No matter how busy he is, he worries that if he doesn't take care of Meme in 

his spare time, he won't be remembered as a father. He said that he was making a 

tearful effort not to let Grucius beat him to it.  

 Well, in this day and age, it's not good to get carried away. If it makes you 

feel better, even if it's a silly story, it's welcome. But...  

 "Don't just say stupid things and get yourself flagged for death, okay? " 

 I said, and gave Youm and the others a list of death flags. 

 We held the meeting in the Farmus Kingdom's capitol building. 

Since I had a general idea of the flow of the meeting, the explanation went smoothly. 

The only thing I expected Youm and the others to do was to guide the people of 

Farmenas to evacuate, not to fight. The magic circle we have set up cannot evacuate 

a large number of people, so we need to decide who will use it beforehand. I've 

asked them to coordinate well so that there won't be any conflicts.  

However, the destination is not necessarily safe, so the purpose of this transfer is 

different. We are more concerned with dispatching troops than with evacuating 

important people. If the Farmenas Kingdom becomes a battlefield, the newly 

established Knights will respond to the situation. It is said that Grucius has trained 

the knights, including the old Farmus knights, from the new recruits, but they are 

not enough to fight. Therefore, he has arranged to send reinforcements from other 

countries. It would have been easy if they had been deployed from the beginning, 

but since it was unknown where the enemy would aim, it was necessary to be able 

to move at any time. As a result of considering the importance of the Farmenas 

Kingdom, it was decided to put it off. Even if this kingdom is lost, it can be rebuilt. 

As long as the human casualties were kept to a minimum, there was no need to 

force the war.  

 It was difficult for me to tell Youm and the others this, but I explained it to 

them and they agreed. Naturally, I promised to support them as much as possible 

by carrying out reconstruction projects in the worst case.  

It was important to make such arrangements in order to make effective use of our 

limited resources.  

 "I know. I know you havenn't abandoned us." 

 "However, there are only about fifty people who can jump at a time with the 

magic circle for transfer. It's not a safe number at all."  

 "Still... Normally, we're supposed to protect our country on our own. And 

since you've been so considerate, I don't want anything more! "  

 His words weren't directed at me, but at the ministers who seemed to want 

to complain. I can understand the unvoiced arguments of the ministers, that they 

want to help us, that they don't want to sacrifice their people, and that they want us 

to send more forces, but unfortunately we can't afford it either. But unfortunately, 

we can't afford it either. Well, I guess they understood that, and that's why they 

grudgingly agreed with us. Anyway, the business at Farmenas Kingdom was 

completed successfully.  

 After that, Youm led us to various places. The main attraction was a 

construction site where important facilities were being built. The Farmenas 

Kingdom was the original capital of Farmus, so the central part of the city, within 

the city walls, was a noble town. As you get closer to the outer perimeter of the city, 

the population becomes poorer, and the free people are forced to move outside the 

city walls. In the process, the streets running through the center of the city were 

dug up and underground passages were built. The subway was to run from the 

station building adjacent to the royal capital.  

 "That's a bold move.” 

 "Myuran is amazing. She used her magic to find out the strength of the 

ground and came up with a plan."  

 Magic is a foul thing, isn't it? Geological survey is very complicated, but it's 

so easy for a skilled wizard to find out. You can easily find out the location of 

underground water veins, the existence of cavities, the brittleness of the ground, 

and even the geology. Moreover, if you are not good enough, you can even modify 

the soil. Soil-based magic can change the properties of soil, sand, soft rock, and hard 

rock.  

 Long live magic. No wonder science and technology have not developed. 

On the contrary, the empires that focus on technology and the vampires that are 

treated as freaks are the ones that are different in this world. However, I think we 

should not make fun of them because they are the ones who make useful 

discoveries.  

 "That's an idea I never had. I thought shield engineering was useless in this 

world, but I guess magic can help."  

 "Well, I don't know what a shield is, but you can't beat it, can you? " 

 "It's a technique for reinforcing an underground excavation so that the 

surface doesn't collapse. It takes a lot of machinery, but a good wizard can do it. Or 

maybe even beat you."  

 I remembered mentioning once that it would be nice if we could run trains 

underground. I can only admire the fact that Myuran, who remembered it, has made 

it happen. I heard that Razen also cooperated, and I can say that the construction 

method unique to another world has been completed.  

From the point of view of cost, this method is much more economical.  

 Well, this is not a matter of winning or losing. I felt that I could bring about a 

revolution by introducing the idea of technology into magic.  

 "So, now we've stopped construction and are trying to use the underground 

passage as a refuge. We've reinforced the ceiling with magic, so it can withstand a 

big magic explosion in the city."  

 "It depends on the scale of destruction, but I think it's a good bomb shelter. If 

you stock up on water and food, you can stay in there for quite a while."  

 "They say they can magically make water. That's why I'm having them carry 

food. I've also dug a bunch of side holes for places to sleep and a big hole under the 

room with the door. You can use it as a latrine."  

 The room we were led to was indeed a toilet. The room was divided into 

many private rooms, and could be used by about a hundred people at the same 

time. The shape of the toilet was Western style, and it was dropped down like a 

flush toilet.  

 "But, won't the smell be bad in the underground space? " 

 "Don't you think so? But underneath this toilet, there are pieces of wood and 

other materials that help eliminate the smell."  

 Oh, maybe it's a bio-toilet? I don't know much about it, but the activated 

microorganisms break down the solids into water and carbon dioxide, and the 

water evaporates, right?  

 

 

<< That's pretty much correct. I've checked, and the mechanism is working 

correctly, so there should be no stink problem. >> 

 

 Oh, great. I heard that there are about five toilets in the building. 

It seemed that we could manage even if the siege lasted long. Since we have places 

to run to, we can send people who specialize in setting up 'defensive wards'. That 

way, we can prepare for a long war. I heard that there was an underground passage 

that led to this one from the basement of the royal castle, so we were well prepared. 

I was relieved and excited by the technology of this world.  

 "We've got city defense wards in place, and we've got evacuation drills going 

on. As soon as we spot an enemy, we can run for our lives."  

 "That's why the ministers didn't make any outrageous demands. 

 "Yeah, that's why. Besides, I won't tolerate anyone who says anything stupid. 

I told them to quit their posts and get out of the castle if they just want to whine."  

 Anyone can complain. What's important is a positive opinion. 

 Youm laughed. Considering how much he has grown since we first met, it's 

frightening. I was secretly reminded of the fact that we all grow up when the need 

arises. 

 From the basement to the surface, I next headed for the training grounds. 

I was allowed to see the strength of the new Farmenas Kingdom Knights trained by 

Grucius. There were 500 knights of B rank and above. There were three thousand 

knights of C rank and below. If we could gather all the knights from all over 

Farmenas, we could gather more than 40,000 knights. However, there was no point 

in gathering such a large number this time, so they were giving priority to 

maintaining security.  

 "Well. If a huge army of angels attacked, there's nothing we can do on the 

ground."  

 "Yeah. I heard there's anti-aircraft magic, but there aren't many magicians. 

Rommel concluded that it would be better to focus on defending the city with legion 

magic."  

 "Razen-san agreed, so we're training according to that policy. In other 

words, the Order's mission is to free the people from those who came down to 

earth."  

 Youm and Grucius explained to me. 

 I was relieved to see that they weren't too eager to take on the enemy. 

 "I was a little worried that you might be thinking of something reckless. 

 "Hahaha, I'm more timid than Phobio-sama. I know what I'm capable of, so I 

won't be reckless. Well, since Razen-san trained me, I think I'm stronger than 

before. And just recently, my strength has suddenly increased. I'm going to be a 

shield for everyone, to the extent that I won't be ashamed to be a leader."  

 Grucius replied. 

 It's not that he's a coward, but that he possesses a quality that is essential for 

a commander: calm judgment. Grucius had a calculating side, so he didn't seem to 

misjudge the difference in strength between them.  

 There was also a curious comment about his "sudden increase in strength". 

Indeed, the amount of magicule in Grucius now seems to be comparable to that of 

the Beastketeers before, so it seems to be equivalent to Special A rank. If his skill 

(level) was added to this, he would have grown to be a very strong player.  

 The reason for this is, without a doubt, the influence of Karion's awakening. 

Even though he became a brother-in-law with Youm, he did not forget his respect 

for Karion. This was also a sign that Karion felt a strong bond with Grucius, his 

subordinate.  

 "That's because Karion has awakened and evolved. It must have affected 

you, too."  

 "Karion-sama! “ 

 "Yeah. So don't ever waste that power. 

 "Of course, I know! I know!” 

 "You're preachy. I shouldn't have said that. “ 

 "Hahaha, not at all. I'm glad to know why, and Rimuru (Your Majesty) is 

someone Karion-sama approves of, so I'm grateful."  

 “I'm glad you don't think I'm meddling in your affairs. “ 

 "I hope so. By the way, is Grucius being trained by Razen too? " 

 Razen trained Grucius. He's the one who trained Grucius. He's the one who 

made the ramen noodles. How can Razen be a match for Grucius?  

 "Oh, Razen-san is a jack-of-all-trades. His knowledge of magic rivals 

Myuran's."  

 "Hey, don't call my wife that! " 

 "Shut up, you're gonna be my...” 

 "Fuck you, man! Fuck you! “ 

 "All right, that's enough fighting. So? And? ” 

 I'm tired of seeing them bickering on a comic level, so I asked them to move 

on. To summarize Grucius' story, when Razen took the body of the "otherworlder" 

(Shogo), he took his power as well. Of course, he did not take away the skill level of 

the otherworlder, but Razen, who had gone through a certain amount of training, 

was a first-rate fencer as well as a wizard. As such, he was good at striking and 

kicking, which he passed on to Grucius.  

 "I didn't understand what you meant at first when you told me not to fight 

only with my natural physical abilities. “ 

 Grucius laughed. 

 "Yeah, well. Sare has more strength than Razen, but he loses in arm 

wrestling. He's no match for him in a real fight, and I'm impressed that he's a majin 

Razen who's made a name for himself in the Western Nations."  

 "It's no wonder the Beastketeers were so cautious. But..." 

 That's when Grucius stopped talking and looked at me. Then he shook his 

head.  

 "I understand, Grucius." 

 Then Youm looked at me while tapping Grucius on the shoulder. 

 As I wondered what was going on, we both looked at each other and sighed 

deeply.  

 "There's always someone better than you, mister." 

 "Yes, yes. That Razen-san was being played like a baby in front of Gadra-

dono. I was stunned when I saw that."  

 Oh, that's the story... 

 Well, Diablo also said that Razen was "a small thing that doesn't matter", and 

we have a lot of people like that.  

 Gadra is strong, too. There is no doubt about it, but in our country, it is one 

of the best. I'm not sure. He seems to have evolved in a strange way after becoming 

a member of Diablo's family, so his current rank may have changed, but he still 

doesn't seem to be at the top. Talking about this, I wondered what Gadra was doing.  

 "So, I don't see Razen or Gadra around, are they doing something 

somewhere? "  

 Youm replies with a wry smile. 

"They’re… practicing. They were at the meeting to discuss future developments, but 

other than that, they've been fighting."  

 "Seriously? " 

 "For real! " 

 Grucius nodded, so he must be telling the truth. I thought Gadra was an 

intelligence type, but I didn't know he liked to fight so much. Did Diablo have a bad 

influence on him? Such fears flashed through my mind, but I quickly dismissed 

them.  

 "If you're curious, I'll show you around. 

 He took Youm at his word and decided to visit Gadra and the others. 

 We were taken to a plain about an hour's ride away by carriage. A simple 

hut, similar to a guest house, stood there. There was nothing else, just wasteland as 

far as the eye could see. According to Youm, there are only four people living there.  

Needless to say, those four are Razen, the best of the Farmenas Kingdom, Sare and 

Grigori, formerly of the Three Martial Sages, and Gadra. It's a very interesting 

combination, but when we arrived, they all lined up to greet us. It was strange to 

see Gadra leading the way, acting like a representative.  

 "We are very pleased that you have come to such a place! " 

 At Gadra's signal, the three remaining members of the group bowed their 

heads. Not to Youm, but to me.  

 "Hey, hey, I'm here, too, aren't I? " 

 "Your Majesty, Sare and Grigori are guests of the Farmenas, but they are not 

loyal to Your Majesty. Therefore, they are paying their respects to Rimuru,Your 

Majesty, the Lord of Gadra-sama, as they see fit."  

 "I know. You don't even have to say anything, you're always lecturing me." 

 Razen rebuked Youm's complaining, but their relationship was more 

intimate than he had expected. Razen's true intentions are unknown, but his 

position is that of a loyal vassal of Farmenas. I had thought that he had no loyalty to 

Youm, but judging from his attitude, it seemed that he cared for him in his own way. 

However, aside from Gadra and Razen, I don't remember being respected by Sare 

and Grigori...  

 "Anyway, if you're talking about her own will, why me? " 

 I was curious, so I asked. 

 Youm seemed to be curious, as if he had never heard of it. If you want to 

move to my country, I can consider accepting you. Hinata doesn't seem to have any 

intention of seeking out Sare and the others as traitors and executing them.  

 "It's a clear reason. Master Razen taught us about our inexperience, and 

Master Gadra taught us about the greatness of Rimuru (Your Majesty). We were so 

impressed that we wished to be included in the end of your staff! "  

 ”Your Highness!” 

 "That's right. Well, Gadra-sama's strength was unimaginable, but I heard he 

was no match for Rimuru, his Majesty. No, before that! I've heard that Rimuru, his 

Majesty has a lot of powerful people under his command that even Gadra-sama 

can't match, and we want to test our strength..."  

 Ranga jumped out from behind me while Grigori was making a speech. 

 "Well said! You're Grigori, I knew you'd be a sight to behold! If it's all right 

with you, I'll give you a test of strength..."  

 "What the hell? That dog from back then? 

 "Huh? " 

 "Ah, no... Ranga-dono, right? Ranga-dono, wasn't it?" 

 Grigori is shaking and sweating profusely. He'd been badly beaten by Ranga 

before, had he been traumatized since then?  

 No, Impossible. [ TN : Masaka ] 

 "If that's the case, why don't you let Ranga deal with her? " 

 "What? 

 "My lord, I'd love to!” 

 "No, I... I... I... “ 

 "Come, Grigori. Let's get out of the way so my lords don't get in trouble.” 

 "Oh, no! “ 

 Ranga took Grigori's head in his mouth and ran happily away. I couldn't see 

Grigori's face, but I'm sure she was happy to have her wish come true.  

 I looked at Ranga and the others with warm eyes. It wasn't just me, but all 

the people present as well.  

 "Oh, I'd like to test my skills too, but I'm still inexperienced, so I'd like to 

start from the bottom... " Sare said awkwardly.  

 "That's true. Ranga is my bodyguard, soshe's the top. I thought Grigori-san 

was a challenger."  

 "Of course! He's got a phobia of dogs since he lost to Ranga-dono. I think he 

wanted to overcome it."  

 Hearing Sare's comment, Razen was holding his head in disgust. Youm and 

Gadra were chatting amicably beside him.  

 "Even I am not as good as Ranga-dono. What a fool he is." 

 "Well, that's some rough treatment. I'll never be able to copy that." 

 "Don't do it. Your Majesty is a king. You don't need to be strong." 

 "I've always wanted to be strong, but I know my own strength. Once you get 

to know Rimuru's husbands, it's obvious that a little strength is useless."  

 "It's not useless. Even in the worst case, if we stay alive, we might be able to 

help them in time."  

 "Right. Well, I'll do what I can to protect the ones I love." 

 "I think that's a good idea. “ 

 Youm seems to be becoming more aware of his role as king. 

 I can't lose, too. 

 I don't intend to be as reckless as Grigori, but I am determined to do what I 

can, step by step. Razen also seems to approve of Youm now.  

 "As long as Youm, Your Majesty serves your country, I will do my best to 

help you. Well, Her Royal Highness Princess Meme is the one I'm going to make my 

apprentice, as I promised Queen Myuran, and I'll protect her before anyone else."  

 She said something like that. 

 However, Youm should be relieved to know that he has supported the 

Farmus Kingdom for hundreds of years.  

 As for me, I was thinking of something else. I was puzzled by the fact that 

Razen spoke in an old man's manner despite his youthful appearance.  

 In the meantime, Ranga returned with a limp Grigori in his mouth. 

 "My lord, I've been playing with him for a bit and now he's stuck! " 

 Too much! 

 "You're not Shion, can't you take it easy on him?”. 

 I'll scold him severely. 

 And when I diagnosed Grigori, it turned out that he was just fainting. 

 "He's this guy, isn't he? I don't know why he's singling out Ranga." 

 Well, I understand the desire for revenge, but I also think you should know 

your place.  

 "No, sir, I don't think so." 

 "What? " 

 "Rather than he said he never wanted to fight,he never wanted to see you 

again."  

 "Seriously? " 

 Youm and Sare pointed this out, but am I wrong? Sare said something 

different than what I said before.  

 So maybe you weren't happy to see Ranga again and just wanted to get 

away...  

 "No, I don't think so. He was brave. He was unyielding, even against a man 

he'd already beaten. I was impressed with him. That's why I allowed you to fight 

Ranga. Right, Ranga? "  

 Admitting a mistake is a liability. 

 Fortunately, Grigori was safe, so I decided to play it cool. And, Ranga plays 

nicely into it.  

 "You're right! I was so overwhelmed by this man's spirit that I overdid it! " 

 No, he's really good. 

 He's making up for his mistakes beautifully. 

 I don't know who he's taken after, but I think Ranga has become cunning. 

But it seems that our teamwork has convinced Youm and the others.  

 "Rimuru-sama is right. Isn't that right, boys? " 

 "Oh, yes. If that's what he says, I guess that's what he means." 

 "I'm not complaining. Sare, you've been mistaken, haven't you? " 

 "Yes, I was! Well, Grigori's become a gutsy man..." 

 Yeah. 

 No problem now. 

 "You're right. Now that I have a little respect for you, I'll call you Grigori-san 

from now on! "  

 So that's what we did... ... Grigori himself woke up and politely declined my 

offer.  

 Thus, all my business in the Farmenas Kingdom was finished. 

Youm and I discussed the matter and agreed that Sare and Grigori would be 

accepted and trained in our country. There is a concern that our forces will be 

reduced, but we should be able to handle it since Gadra is still here. We also have 

Razen, and unless there is a major invasion by the enemy, we should be able to buy 

some time. However, in such a case, even Sare and Grigori would have been a drop 

in the bucket. That is why the team chose to develop their capabilities in 

preparation for an emergency, rather than worrying about such an eventuality.  

Incidentally, the power ratio of Razen and his team was very interesting.  

 If we simply compare the approximate amount of magicule, the order is 

Sare, Razen, Grigori, and Grucius. Youm, I'm sorry to say, is out of the question. 

Thanks to Hakurou's hellish training and the performance of his equipment, he was 

barely in the A rank. We couldn't hope to increase our strength in the short term.  

Grucius was an elite of the Beast King's Warriors. Thanks in part to the gift from 

Karion, he has grown to the point where he can rival Grigori, the former Three 

Martial Sages. However, it was a problem for the Knight Commander to leave his 

home country, and he did not want to, so I did not bring him back. He said he will 

come to visit us after all the problems are settled. The first person who came to our 

country, Grigori. He is a strong man with the special ability of 'immobility of all 

things'. He prefers to use a halberd, but he is also good at hand-to-hand combat.  

Although he was defeated by Ranga, he was a "Immortal Class" comparable to 

Demon Lord Seed, and had an existence value of about 400,000. He was much 

stronger than I expected, so there is a possibility that he might turn into one.  

 The second person who came to our country, Sare . She used to be the first 

knight of the Imperial Guards, but was defeated by Hinata and gave up her position. 

Then she challenged Diablo as the "Three Martial Sages" and has been here ever 

since. Well, it was the wrong opponent. It seems that Sare, like Grigori, was a girl 

without luck. However, her ability is real.  

 The value of Sare's existence in Saint has reached a million, surprisingly. It 

would certainly be interesting to have him challenge the labyrinth in the form of a 

real battle.  

 By the way, Razen had a little more magicule than Grigori, but its power was 

more than Sare. When he took Shogo Taguchi's body, he gained the Unique Skill 

'Berserker' and 'Survivor'.  

 According to Ciel-san, there are cases where Unique Skill is rooted in the 

mind, cases where it is engraved in the soul, and cases where it resides in the astral 

body, spiritual body, or material body.  

 There is also the power to steal Skill from enemies, but it seems that this is 

only possible if it is in the body. As an exception, it seems that there are Skills that 

reside in the soul, and in such cases, they can be taken away.  

 In other words, is it harder to take something that's engraved in your soul? 

 

 

<< It's not absolute. But if it is rooted in the heart, it is impossible. >> 

 

 She explained confidently. 

 However, it seems that it can be copied without being taken, so it is possible 

to commit foul acts like Michael's. I digress, but Razen, who has acquired two 

Unique Skills, is said to be more proficient in using them than Shogo. And so, he 

overwhelmed Sare, who was twice his size. However, it seems that this was only for 

the first time.  

 Sare had a unique skill called 'The All-Knowing One', which allowed her to 

recognize and master her opponent's Art just by seeing it once. When Razen 

learned of this, he taught Sare all the skills and magic she knew. Magic is both an art 

and a skill that comes from knowledge. It was not easy to learn, but Sare did not 

complain and asked him to teach her. This is the reason why Sare called Razen his 

teacher. That is why Sare is now stronger than Razen in both name and reality.  

Nevertheless, Gadra seems to have beaten him to the punch.  

The comparison of existence values is...  

 

 

<<Disclosure of Gadra's information>>  

 

 

Name: Gadra  

EP: 1 1 2 6 6 6 6 

Race: greater chaos spirit ─ metal demon  

Blessing: Black Primordial (Noir) 

Title: Servant #2  

Magic: [ dark magic ] [ elemental magic ] 

Skill: Ultimate Gift ' Grimoire '  

Resistance: Physical Attack Nullification , Abnormal Condition Nullification , 

Mental Attack Nullification , Natural Effects Nullification , Holy- Demonic Attack 

Resistance  

 

 

 I've found a lot of things to complain about, but I'm tired of talking about 

them, so I'll leave it at that. For now, I'll discuss the comparison with Sare, but 

looking at the EP alone, Gadra outperforms it. To be honest, I didn't expect it to be 

this strong. Gadra wasn't that strong before he was reborn. His knowledge of magic 

was outstanding, and his skill (level) was remarkable, but he was not a threat if we 

judge him only in terms of combat. He was cunning and troublesome. If you're 

going to be an adversary, he should be the first to go. That was my unvarnished 

assessment. Considering that, Gadra did the right thing. He's still alive, and he's in 

my direct line of command. And he's even surpassed Saint Sare in direct combat 

ability.  

 Sare's 'All-powerful' is also troublesome, but it's surprisingly easy to deal 

with. All you have to do is to attack it in a straightforward manner. Don't use art or 

magic, just overwhelm them with physics. Even if you do use them, you should do 

so in a timely manner to avoid being imitated. It is said that Sare was defeated by 

Hinata, but we can guess the reason. Hinata would never be careless, so she must 

have fought without exposing her cards to Sare. In that case, he would have lost the 

advantage of the Unique Skill, because he would not have anything to learn. And 

this time.  

 The decisive difference in Gadra's case must have been the presence or 

absence of Ultimate Gift. Gadra was cunning, so he might not have shown Sare his 

inner tricks. But even if he had, he would not have been able to learn it.  

Because the unique level cannot compete with the ultimate level. Thinking of this, I 

realized again that being able to give an Ultimate Gift to a subordinate like me must 

be a quite foul trick.  

 Incidentally, the power of Ultimate Gift 'Grimoire' was very similar to that 

of Adalman's 'Necronomicon', as he said . This includes 'Thought Acceleration, 

Universal Perception, Demon Lord Haki, Chant Cancellation, Analyze and 

Assess, All of Creation, Mental Crush,  Knowledge Browsing, and Concept 

Sharing'.  

 Knowledge Browsing seems to be an ability to learn from Ciel-san. And 

'concept sharing' seems to be the right to share with Adalman. Well, it seems to me 

that it is a right that is a form of Gadra's desire, just like Ciel-san. Anyway, I 

understand why Gadra is stronger than Sare. I also now have a rough idea of how 

good Sare is. As I recall, the Holy Knight Order had been working hard to conquer 

the labyrinth, but was their current score Apito's level? It was before Adalman's 

evolution, so it's not very useful...  

 I heard that he came to visit us recently, and he had collected some data. 

Arno and Reynald are extremely strong, with existence values of nearly 500,000. 

The remaining captains were also around 300,000 each, and seemed to have grown 

significantly compared to their initial levels. Since they were in the same level range 

as Grigori, it would be interesting to have them form a party.  

 Sare, on the other hand, has the advantage of learning Art easily, so it might 

be better to leave it to Hakurou. She could be a good training partner for the 

children, and I thought he could learn a lot in our country.  

 Of course, it should be kept confidential. 

 And so, the training plan for Sare and Grigori was decided. 

 For the time being, we decided to let Sare and Grigori familiarize themselves 

with the labyrinth.   

 Benimaru has been informed of the training plan, and will be sent to his own 

place when the time is right.  

 "Am I going to have to take care of him again? " 

 "I'm counting on you. Hakurou might be confused, right? " 

 "Well, yes. But we've been through the same thing, and I think you're being 

too overprotective."  

 Benimaru chuckled. 

 You may have a point, but they are our guests. 

 If they had immigrated to our country, I would not have allowed them to be 

too reckless.  

 More importantly, speaking of training. 

 "So, what's the status of Karion and the others? " 

 "Huh, it's getting interesting over there." 

 As soon as Benimaru said that, Ciel-san disclosed the information. 

 

 

Name: Karion 

EP: 2 7 7 3 5 3 7 

Race: Ju-Xin. (Greater chaos spirit ─ "light spirit animal").  

 

 

Name: Frey  

EP: 1 9 4 8 7 3 4 

Race: Bird God. (Greater chaos spirit ─ "sky spirit bird").  

 

 

 That's not good. You can see the existence values of personal information. 

Karion and Frey-san evolved and took on a divine nature. Frey-san's existence 

value is less than 2 million, but it seems to have met the requirements for divinity. I 

guess it is within the margin of error.  

 His powers and resistances are unknown, but there is no way to know them 

unless you tell me. By the way, both of these two have awakened to become True 

Demon Lords, and are undisputedly strong. In my case, the amount of magicule has 

increased tenfold, but in the case of Karion and Frey-san, it seems that their power 

has not increased that much. But Karion and Frey-san don't seem to have such a 

power-up. It seems to be individual differences.  

 My impression is that Karion's pre-evolution value was around 700,000, and 

Frey-san's was less than 400,000. Assuming that I'm right, Karion's strength has 

increased fourfold and Frey-san's strength has increased fivefold.  

 Well, in my case, it's because the original values were low, isn't it? 

 If you think about it, it's natural. 

 We should consider not how many times the original value has increased, 

but how much it has increased. It's not wrong to say that the greater the existence 

value, the greater the power when awakened.  

 Now, let's analyze their strength based on this information. 

Karion's physical abilities nearly tripled when he transformed, but I don't think 

they doubled if we convert them into existence values. I thought it was probably 

just an increase in ability for a certain amount of time. That's why I thought that 

shapeshifting was not that poweful.  

 Because if you transform, you become weaker by the time limit. This is true 

not only for Karion, but also for Gabil and the others. Otherwise, they should have 

maintained their transformed state at all times. However, there are many 

advantages to transforming, such as the healing of all wounds and the recovery of 

all physical strength. These are characteristics (merits) unique to beastmen, so I 

don't mean to make fun of them. In short, it depends on how you use it. So, in the 

case of the evolved Karion, how well is he able to use his power?  

 "What's it like now? " 

 "Yes, sir. First of all, Karion-dono, I took him on first as revenge." 

 "What? “ 

 "You know, I led a team to Yuurazania once. I was no match for you then. 

That's why I wanted to see how strong I've become now, and to test myself against 

Karion-dono, who is said to have awakened."  

 Hmm, I think you've got it backwards. 

 I was going to have Karion and the others test their strength to the fullest... 

 I wondered why Benimaru was testing his strength, but after thinking about 

it, I don't see the problem. Benimaru got serious, and Karion gave it his all. In the 

environment of the labyrinth, where no one dies, this seems to be a very interesting 

combination.  

 I'm sure Ramiris and his friends are recording the game, so I'll watch it later. 

So, I decided to ask the result first.  

 "Who won? " 

 "By a narrow margin, me. “ 

 "Oh, that's good! " 

 While I admired him, I was actually troubled by his reaction. 

 For some reason, I realized that I hadn't doubted Benimaru's victory, and I 

was upset when I heard that it was a close call.  

 "But it was a close call. How did that happen? " 

 At any rate, I asked. 

 Before Benimaru could reply, an image appeared in my mind. 

 

 

<<It seems that Karion has made his first move>>.  

 

 

 As expected of Ciel-san. It looks like he got the information right away. And 

as Ciel-san explained, it was Karion who moved first in the video. At the moment he 

raised his weapon and sank into the water, Karion's entire body turned into light.  

It was not a metaphor, but a particle that attacked Benimaru.  

 

 

<< Karion named it Burst Roar. It's a diffuse, focused particle cannon that can 

transform its own body into willful particles and strike its enemies. >> 

 

 

 It has a will, I guess. 

 Karion's awakening also means that he has acquired the characteristics of a 

spiritual life form. It makes sense that the light that tracked him swallowed 

Benimaru, who avoided it.  

 "The moment the game started, I got chills, or rather, I intuited that it was 

going to be bad. So I decided that this was not the time to wait and see, so I 

activated 'Yoen'..."  

 Benimaru's 'Yoen' is a power that can be called the ultimate in 'Formhide'. 

It prevents any attack from catching you, so it will only work if you have the 

Ultimate Skill on top of it.  

 However, if it had not been activated, Benimaru would have lost in the first 

move. In any case, Karion had embodied a speed several hundred times faster than 

the speed of sound, which was comparable to Velgrynd's super speed attack.  

 Benimaru's evasion of the attack was amazing, but there was nothing he 

could do if he was tracked from there. It was because of his Ultimate Skill 'Heat King 

(Amaterasu)' that he was able to withstand this.  

 "Your intuition and Ultimate Skill were the difference between victory and 

defeat. “ 

 "Yes, it was a close call. I was so proud of myself that I thought I could win 

more easily, so it was a good reminder for me."  

 "That's right. I didn't doubt you'd win, so I had mixed feelings about it. After 

all, carelessness and pride can lead to defeat. It's hard to be aware of, so I'm grateful 

I realized this before the show."  

" Yes. Even if you're aware of it, you can be unconsciously proud of it. That's 

why it's called carelessness, but it's scary."  

 "Exactly. “ 

 We were grateful to Karion for reminding us of our lack of awareness. 

 After reflecting with Benimaru, we relaxed with a café au lait (coffee with 

milk) made by Shuna and listened to the rest.  

 "Did you fight with Frey-san? " 

 "No, I think Frey-dono saw us fighting and decided she couldn't win. You see, 

she doesn't like to waste time."  

 "I see, that's how it is." 

 I nodded my head, thinking that Benimaru was right. Frey-san is not 

particularly belligerent, so I can understand his reaction. Besides, I had heard Milim 

complaining about Frey-san's meticulous nature. I've heard that he's having a lot of 

trouble with it, but it's none of my business, so I just ignore it.  

 "After that, we talked about trying to conquer the labyrinth to see how far 

we could go. “ 

 "If you want to test your strength, that might be the quickest way. 

 "Yes. Each of us started at the fifty-first level, alone." 

 As Benimaru explained, images played in his mind. 

 Ciel-san is a man of few words. 

 First, Karion. His ability to torment Benimaru was real, and he continued his 

rapid advance. The 60th level was cleared easily due to Gadra's absence. At this 

rate, even if he had stayed, he would have been defeated. That's how unstoppable 

Karion's momentum was. He fought Adalman and the others, who happened to be 

back to adjust the magic circle for the transfer, as a test of his skill. As a result, he 

easily defeated them even though they were three against one. That's no surprise. 

He was using Burst Roar sparingly, so Adalman and the others had no time to take 

countermeasures. Wenti was the shield, Albert the ranger, and Adalman the 

attacker. And Adalman was the attacker. That combination fell apart when Wenti 

was destroyed first. Karion then went after the troublesome Adalman, leaving 

Albert behind. The way he fought reminded me of a lion's hunt.  

 

 

<< It's the female lion that does most of the hunting... >> 

 

 

 I know that! 

 Ciel-san's explanation is very useful, but sometimes it makes me feel like a 

fool. It's always been that way, since the days of the Great Sage, right?  

 

 

<< I'll be careful>>  

 

 

 ”Really? please," I nodded, greatly offended. 

 So, back to the topic at hand. Karion's Burst Roar is incredibly powerful. 

Adalman was light, and Karion was light. There was no difference between them, so 

it was a matter of simple strength. It is interesting to note that Adalman has the 

Ultimate Gift. Karion does not seem to have Ultimate Skill, nor does he have 

mythical-grade. So, how could he beat Adalman? I think Ciel-san was saying that the 

ultimate can only be beaten by the ultimate...  

 

 

<< I don't remember...>>  

 

 

 Oh, was that so? I feel like I've been deceived, but I'm not sure either... 

 

 

<< Karion also possesses the characteristics of a spiritual life form, so he must 

have been able to rival the ultimate in strength of will. >> 

 

 

 I see, that makes sense. In other words, Karion has more offensive power 

than the Multilayer Barrier reinforced by Adalman's Necronomicon.  

 "The next opponent to Karion-dono was Kumara. Kumara wanted to fight 

first, so I gave her permission."  

 "Well, Zegion is stronger than Kumara, so maybe we should rethink the 

guardian floor of the labyrinth.  

 "Right. And as it turns out, it's a pretty good match." 

 Again, a video was shown. 

 Kumara hadn't shown his tail and was going all out from the start. 

 He has heard the news of Adalman and the others' defeat, but seems to be 

going into battle without listening to the details. There is a big difference between 

knowing what the enemy is up to and not knowing. And yet, he dared to challenge 

the enemy fairly. Karion is superior in existence value. However, Kumara has the 

Ultimate Gift 'Beast King Bahamut'.  

 Again, Karion made his first move with a Burst Roar. This time, it became 

several flashes of light, aiming at Kumara from all directions. Kumara, on the other 

hand, flew to the sky and invoked 'Gravity Domination'. This caused a bending of 

light due to super gravity, and Karion's attack only pierced Kumara's leg.  

 

 

 This was not an evasion intended by Kumara, but just luck. That's why he 

didn't counterattack, but prioritized his own recovery. Or can he use the legs of the 

tailed beast instead? The tailed beast can be resurrected by Kumara's magicule, so 

it would be difficult to disable Kumara with the same level of opponent. And Karion, 

who failed in his first attack, has materialized. The particle state, which seemed to 

be invincible, still had a time limit. And it looks like it can't fire repeatedly. Karion 

did not chase Kumara, but kept his distance and held the Byakko Seiryugeki. 

Kumara looks down at Karion from above. Karion stares down at her and considers 

his next move.  

 Their gazes crossed, and in the next moment, a tremor ran through the air. 

Kumara approaches Karion in a steep dive and launches a nine-tailed piercing 

attack. In response, Karion focused his magic power on the White Tiger and Blue 

Dragon Geon and unleashed a Beast Roar.  

 It was Kumara who won the clash. 

 The particle cannon fizzled out, and Karion's White Tiger-Seiryugeki 

shattered.  

 "We have won! " 

 Kumara was proud of his victory and tried to finish Karion off. 

 But that was not to be. 

 "Don't be naive.” 

 Karion's muttering came late, after Kumara's heart had been destroyed. 

Karion's weapon had shattered, but it had not been broken. The shards were 

controlled by Karion's will, and became particles that pierced Kumara from behind.  

The game was won. Karion is not so naive as to let his guard down here. He 

mercilessly ended the game with a Beast Roar against Kumara, who had stopped 

moving.  

 "And so Karion-dono has won.” 

 "Sounds like it. I mean, Kumara has gotten so strong, it's hard to believe she 

lost so easily."  

 "Well, that's how it goes in a fight. Fortunately, this wasn't the real thing." 

 "That's true. Really, I think it was a good experience for Kumara." 

 Such a display of Karion's prowess made us all feel very sorry for ourselves. 

 We've been too proud. 

 "The idea of taking charge of Karion-dono was very presumptuous. We've 

had a lot to learn from you."  

 "Well, yes. Some people say that teaching others is like being given an 

opportunity to realize what you lack. “ 

 I think he meant that if someone asks you something you don't know, you 

should look it up immediately and use it to your advantage. In this case, I felt that I 

learned how to fight more carefully by training with Karion in actual combat.  

Karion seemed to be getting more and more sophisticated in his fighting style.  

If Kumara had taken on him before Adalman, the odds would have been more likely 

to be reversed. That was how well Karion had developed.  

 "Well, I guess Zegion was in danger too. " 

 I can't imagine Zegion being defeated, but at this rate... 

 "Oh, that was out of the question." 

 "What? “ 

 "Face to face, Karion-dono was the first to set up... “ 

 Here's the video. 

 The battle was instantaneous. 

 Before Karion could turn into a particle. Immediately after Zegion smiled at 

him as if he were a vision, Karion's entire body was cut into pieces.  

 "Instant kill, what is Zegion really? " 

 "To be honest, it's almost a miracle that I was able to win. If I tried now, I 

don't think I could win."  

 Benimaru chuckled. 

 He may have been being modest, but since Benimaru, who hated to lose, said 

so much, Zegion was truly exceptional.  

 If Zegion had been defeated here, it would have required a fundamental 

review of the defense system.  

 "Zegion doesn't seem to be getting any bragging rights. We've reaffirmed our 

lack of awareness, but it seems unnecessary for Zegion."  

 "Agreed. He's stoic to a fault. It's the most complete victory he's ever had, 

but he didn't seem satisfied at all, saying, 'This isn't even close to Rimuru-sama.'"  

 I wondered if Zegion was aiming for an imaginary me... and I got a faraway 

look in my eyes.  

 Karion's challenge is over. So what about Frey-san? 

 "Frey-dono, but he too defeated Adalman and the others. And quite handily, 

at that."  

 "Seriously? 

 Too unexpected. 

 I was expecting Adalman and his team to win this game. I thought Frey-San 

would win in a one-on-one match, but I thought Adalman would have the advantage 

in a three-on-one match... After watching the video, I understood why Frey-san 

won.  

 "Oh, they were too incompatible! " 

 "Yeah, I guess so. Frey-dono's 'Magic Interference' blocked Adalman's 

magic. The reason for my defeat was that this disrupted my offensive pattern and 

allowed Frey-dono to control the pace." Benimaru's explanation was correct.  

A circle of fifty meters in radius around Frey-san had become an anti-magic area, 

blocking the magicule's movement. Since the interference wave is more powerful 

than the Charybdis, it has also blocked Adalman's 'Necronomicon'.  

By the way, Frey-san also had divinity. Since divinity seems to be a trait that can 

only be acquired by a mental organism whose life span has expired, it was no 

surprise that Frey-san was able to compete with Ultimate Gift.  

On the contrary, there was a possibility that Frey-san might have acquired Ultimate 

Skill. At this point, Adalman switched to Holy Magic: Holy Cannon as his main tool, 

but it was not a decisive move. The trouble was that Frey-san could fly, so he was 

able to evade it with a flick of his finger. She then closed in on Wenti, who was 

acting as a shield, and grabbed her with his claws.  

 "That's the trouble with Frey-dono's claws, isn't it? They disrupt the body's 

magicule, so they're a monster's worst enemy. Once it grabs you, it's as if all your 

skills and magic are blocked."  

 Frey-san's claws were definitely mythical-grade dangerous. 

 "Wow, if I didn't know, I might have been in danger too." 

 "Hahaha, you're okay, right? In the case of Rimuru-sama, you can escape 

with 'Clone'. However, Karion-dono also said it was impossible to escape, and I'm in 

trouble too. I'll beat her before she catches me, though."  

 In Benimaru's case, that's probably true. 

 But for Adalman and the others, it was impossible. 

 Wenti was destroyed from the inside and left the battlefield. After that, Frey-

san changed his strategy to a long-distance battle.  

 Since Adalman and his team's flight was blocked, they could only receive 

one-sided attacks from above. Albert, impatient with this, leapt and aimed at Frey-

san, but that was exactly what Frey-san did.  

 The title of "Sky Queen" had not been bestowed upon Albert, and he too was 

scattered in the sky. Thus, Adalman was the only one left, but he had no chance to 

win. Sadly, he had to be defeated by Frey-san.  

 "Frey-dono also moved on to the next attack, a battle with Kumara. “ 

 "What was the result? " 

 They are almost evenly matched in strength, but Kumara is not divine. 

 Besides, judging from the way he just fought, Frey-san had quite a bit of 

combat experience. He had said himself that he was the weakest of the ten demon 

lords, but it seemed that he was being modest. The cunning Frey-san and the 

inexperienced Kumara . I thought it would be a good match, and I guess I was right.  

 "It was a great match. We fought for three whole days, and both of us gave it 

our all. I'd call it a draw, but the winner is Frey-dono."  

 "Oh, that was a great battle. I'll study the footage later." 

 "Yes, I learned a lot. The indomitable spirit to never give up on victory is 

important, but in the end, it's the intelligence that counts. When you have a strong 

opponent, it is important to mislead your opponent about your strength. The 

reason for Kumara's defeat was that he misjudged his opponent's remaining 

strength.” 

 Well, I'm looking forward to seeing the video. 

 It's three days' worth of information, so I'll watch it at several times the 

speed of Thought Acceleration.  

 "So, did Frey-san try Zegion? " 

 If he's even with Kumara, he's bound to lose. 

 It seemed to me that Frey-san, who had avoided a fight with Benimaru, 

would not play a game with an obvious outcome.  

 "She was fighting Apito, not Zegion." 

 "Oh, she were? " 

 "Yes. She must have been proud of being a flyer." 

 "Yeah, something like that... That's... " 

 She seemed reasonable, but he was surprisingly competitive. 

 "It was a good match, but Frey-dono won by a landslide. 

 I guess so. 

 If it had been a good game, I should have congratulated Apito. 

 Anyway, now I know what Frey-san is capable of, and I can see what my 

friends have to do. It must be a shock for Adalman and his teammates, who had to 

suffer a series of defeats when they came back to Japan in the middle of their work, 

but I hope they will be grateful that this was not the real tournament and use this 

experience in the future.  

 Also, I might have sold my debt to Karion and Frey-san. This is also thanks to 

Ramiris, so I'll tell them to thank him later.  

 I also thanked Ramiris once again. 

 

 

 Now, the question is. 

 "Then let's take care of Sare and the others." 

 "Yes, sir. Well, let's see if we can get past Adalman and the others, shall we?" 

 "I agree. Maybe Albert can handle it on his own. Just don't keep Adalman and 

the others on their toes! "  

 Having just vowed to stay on guard, I wouldn't be surprised if this prediction 

was wrong. But Sare is no match for even Gadra (Master).  

 It would be difficult for him to get past Adalman and the others, I thought. 

And later. That prediction proved to be correct, and Sare and his team would have 

to train with Apito instead of Adalman and his team who went back to work.  

 After leaving Sare and the others with Benimaru, they headed for Blumund 

Kingdom, where Myourmiles was waiting for them. The plan was to meet them 

there and have them accompany us to Ingracia Kingdom. I've been to Blumund 

Kingdom many times before, so I'm familiar with it. Since we are not going into the 

city, there is no need to go through the 'Barrier'. We went to the outskirts of the 

capital as if we were sightseeing. It was also the center of a major project.  

 The World Station was under construction, and workers from neighboring 

countries were gathering there. Not far from the station, in a prime location, the 

headquarters of the Four Nations Trade Federation was being built.  

 Well, I'm quite happy. 

 It is a ten-story skyscraper over 30 meters high, which is rare in this world. 

It is not as high as the new castle in Milim, but it is still one of the top buildings in 

this world. I tried to be elaborate in the design, and used precious glass in a 

luxurious way. Of course, it's made of tempered glass made of "maca", which is 

unshaken by typhoons, earthquakes and magical attacks. I have many other hobbies 

and interests, so I am very attached to this building. This is where we're meeting 

today, or rather, where we're planning to have a party to celebrate the new 

building. I'm actually the owner of the building, but I'm treated as an invited guest. 

And now I've arrived in front of the building. I would have liked to come and see the 

building when it was completed, but I've been so busy lately that I haven't had time. 

So I've left all the arrangements for the building's staff to Myourmiles.  

It was hard work for me, but it must have been hard work for Myourmiles too. 

Without Myourmiles, I wouldn't be able to see this day. I knew that he was capable, 

but he also had a talent for charity.  

 The head of the Four Nations Trade Federation is Myourmiles, but the head 

of this building is someone else. To my surprise, Veryard, who had recently been 

promoted to the rank of Viscount, was now Myourmiles' subordinate. I was 

informed that he had been appointed as the general manager.  

 I'm honestly happy and relieved that Veryard has become my ally. I haven't 

forgotten the skill with which he deceived me, and I hope to see more of him in the 

future.  

 I have heard that he has recruited several other talented people. 

He said he would introduce them to me at the party today, and I was looking 

forward to it.  

 As usual, Souei and I stand side by side, with Ranga in the shadows. We are 

dressed in formal suits today. I'm wearing a three-piece suit and Souei is wearing a 

two-piece. The color of the suit was gray for me and black for Souei. The suit was 

made by Shuna using shellmoth thread, which has now become Blanc. It was a 

custom-made item, not sold on the market, so anyone who saw it would have 

noticed the difference in quality.  

 The party started at night, so there were not many people. Despite this, it 

was my charisma that drew the attention of passersby. 

 "Look at that guy, he's so handsome! " 

 "Is he your brother? He's like a big brother protecting his little brother. 

 "He's cute too, I can't wait to see what he becomes! He's cool. 

 "He's cool. There are a lot of foreigners visiting these days, but it's rare to see 

someone so cool. “ 

 

 

 Hmm? 

 That's not the reaction I was expecting. 

 I guess the girls are just interested in Souei, not my charysma. 

 I realized that I was being too self-conscious, and felt a little embarrassed. 

 "Well, why don't we just go in and say hello first? 

 I said, trying to cover up my embarrassment. 

 So, I went through the door to the reception desk. The first floor is a large 

floor like a hotel lobby, divided into a waiting area and a long room.  

Since I already knew the inside of the building, I proceeded without hesitation.  

 "Is Myourmiles-kun here? 

 I called out to the beautiful receptionist, and a pompous man dressed in a 

fashionable suit with a cigar in his mouth came out of the back room and stared at 

me suspiciously.  

 "Who's that, kun? " 

 "Uh, Rimuru. Can you tell Myourmiles-kun I'm here? " 

 I said with a smile, feeling arrogant for someone who looked like a 

gentleman. The receptionist, hearing my name, quickly changed her color and 

reached for her crystal ball. It's also a magic tool that allows you to communicate 

with the other crystal ball. It is a disadvantage that it can only be used at a short 

distance, but it is the best item for inside the building.  

 The response was just as I'd trained it to be, and I was looking at it with 

satisfaction. Suddenly, an important man stopped the receptionist.  

 "Um, Gabbana-sama, this person is..." 

 "I'm sure he's fine. I'll take care of this. 

 "No, that's why... “ 

 "I'm here. There are people who lie and lie and lie to meet Myourmiles-sama. 

There are also a lot of fools who try to attend parties they weren't invited to, and 

well, it's not easy being famous. He doesn't understand that, so he needs good 

subordinates like me. -kun is unlucky. If I hadn't been here, maybe you would have 

succeeded."  

 "Oh, I see... ... " 

 What else am I supposed to say? 

 The receptionist seemed to know my name, but this gentleman, Gabbana, 

didn't seem to know anything about me. Well, maybe he did know me, but his face 

and name didn't match. Judging from the situation, she didn't seem to be in charge 

of the reception. Maybe he was just a dirty old man who wanted to look good for 

this beautiful receptionist, I thought.  

 "Rimuru-sama. I'm going to educate him myself." 

 Souei, who had been quietly snapping, glared at Gabbana with fixed eyes. 

 "Wait, wait, wait! Myourmiles-kun is training them, so let's not let a few 

misunderstandings get in the way! "  

 Let's be kind here, okay? 

 In fact, Myourmiles had refrained from picking her up because he was 

probably busy, but it turned out to be a bad idea. Gabbana's pompous attitude may 

be questionable, but with so many unannounced visitors, this kind of reaction may 

be inevitable. As I was quieting down the angry Souei, the receptionist shouted out.  

 "Gabbana-sama! She's the real deal! She looks exactly like the portrait on 

display in Myourmiles-sama's room, there's no doubt about it!  

 Oh, you have a sketch? 

 I had noticed that he had one when I visited his house, but I didn't know he 

still had it. Myourmiles is a strange man to display it so proudly.  

 Well, my original Shizu-san is a beautiful woman. 

 I can understand why you might be attracted to her, but my figure is that of 

an elementary school student... well, if I think about it, I've grown up. I'm just under 

sixteen centimeters, which is about the average height of a high school girl.  

 She doesn't have breasts, but she might be beautiful in a figure drawing. 

However, I couldn't sit still, so I had to ask Ciel-san to take over the inside.  

I have no intention of becoming a model for the painting. While I was stuck in such 

a high level of thought, I heard Gabbana's astonished voice.  

 "What? You're saying that this kid... or rather, your daughter, is Rimuru, 

Your Majesty herself? "  

 "Yes, I'm sure.” 

 "No, no, that's crazy. She's a demon lord? I'm sure he'll be fine.” 

[ TN: Receptionist and Gabbana POV ]  

 Hmm, that's true too. 

 As Shuna said when we were on our way to Dwargon, we need to behave in a 

way that is appropriate for our rank.  

 We didn't have much time this time, so we skipped it, but Shuna seemed to 

be unhappy about it. Maybe I should be more careful in the future to avoid this kind 

of thing.  

 "That's what I think, but it's true! " 

 "I mean, would a demon lord just drop by the reception desk and casually 

say, 'Is Myourmiles-kun here? ‘ You wouldn't, would you? Right? "  

 Gabbana said with tears in her eyes. 

 If she admits this reality, she will be left with nothing but the fact that she 

tried to turn the demon lord away. In Gabbana's position, he would desperately 

want to deny it. The mask of a gentleman is off and the ground is showing. I'm 

starting to feel bad.  

 "I'm sorry, okay? It's not like I'm calling my men in now.” 

 "I can call in the secret service if you'd like..” 

 "No, I don't want that! Gabbana-san was not at fault this time, so we'll drop 

the matter. Can you get Myourmiles-kun on it? "  

 When I suggested this, Gabbana's face lit up. 

 "No, are you sure? " 

 "Wouldn't that make both of us happier? " 

 As soon as I said that, tears welled up in Gabbana's eyes. I don't know how 

she misunderstood, but she looked at me with sparkling eyes and said,  

 "Thank you very much! I'll never forget this favor.” 

 As for me, I felt a little uncomfortable, because I just wanted to cover up my 

mistake as well.  

 While Gabbana was thanking me more than necessary, the receptionist 

asked for Myourmiles. With Gabbana and the receptionist bowing, we made our 

way to Myourmiles' office. It's a spacious room on the top floor, with plenty of 

sunlight and a great view. We sat down on the best sofas and enjoyed the view, 

while quenching our thirst with the juice that had been prepared for us.  

 "Rimuru-sama, is there something I can help you with? " 

 "No, nothing at all.” 

 "Well, that's good, but I don't know if Gabbana has done something rude..." 

 "No, no, it's okay! " 

 He quieted the worried Myourmiles and casually changed the subject. 

 "More importantly, Myourmiles-kun . I heard that you have a painting of me 

in your room.  What's going on? "  

 I asked, keeping my gaze fixed on a point on the wall and maintaining my 

composure.  

 "Geez! Well, that's. " 

 "The painting seems to have been acquired on the black market. However, 

not only is the source unknown, but so is the identity of the artist."  

 "What? What? “ 

 "There was one with a slime figure, so it must be the work of someone who 

knows Rimuru-sama, but even our intelligence network can't figure it out, so I 

guess he's pretty good."  

 Wait, wait, wait. 

 Isn't that pretty bad? 

 "So you're saying Souei couldn't track him down even if he investigated? " 

 "I'm afraid so, yes”. 

 "You're kidding... No way... " 

 "Because it was wartime, this case was deemed of low importance. That's 

why we couldn't send as many men as we wanted.  

 I see. So that was one reason. 

 But it's weird to be used as a model for a painting by someone you don't 

know.  

 "No, no, the reporters of other countries have seen Rimuru-sama. I'm sure 

some of them have a keen interest in painting, so isn't it strange? "  

 "I don't think so…" 

 It does bother me that even Souei and the others aren't sure who it is. 

 Well, it's no use thinking about it. 

 "Then we'll confiscate the painting.” 

 "Yes, what?" 

 To Myourmiles' surprise and disgust, I tried to persuade him. Or rather, it's 

decided.  

 "Why would I want to have my picture displayed? Absolutely not! " 

 "No! That's insolent. I don't think any tyrant, ancient or modern, would do 

such a thing!”  

 "You're overreacting! Why do you resist so much? I'll pay you for the 

painting, but you have to confiscate it."  

 I said, and collected the painting from the wall. 

 After all, the painting had been so beautified that I felt it was no longer me. 

 To put it simply, there was nothing but the image of Shizu-san. 

 Beauty and fragility were beautifully expressed. 

 "I was so excited to hang Rimuru-sama's picture here... ... " 

 Souei patted Myourmiles on the shoulder. 

 "Huh, it can't be helped. Then I'll give this to Myourmiles-dono as well." 

 "What? " 

 "Well, that's... It's... " 

 Myourmiles was surprised. 

 The moment we saw the picture, Myourmiles and I had subtle expressions 

on our faces.  

 It was a slime. 

 "Hmm... " 

 "Hey, good for you, Myourmiles-kun. Take a look at that and get yourself 

together."  

 "No, no, no, no, that's not right, that's not right. ... " 

 Well, it's different. 

 I don't think seeing me in slime will get you fired up even a millimeter. 

 "I mean, why would Souei have something like that? " 

 "Yes, sir. We confiscated it during our investigation. There were a few other 

items leaked as well, so we've recovered them all."  

 "Just the slime? No?” 

 "...Yes.” 

 What's with the pauses? 

 "No, I... It's... Actually, Diablo stole it from me.... " 

 What the hell, you bastard! 

 "I fought back, but I could do nothing. I'm sorry, sir." 

 "All right, all right. I'll take it back from Diablo and tell him not to bother 

you."  

 I have a problem with Diablo. He thinks too much of me, you know. 

The problem is that I can't deny my appearance, because it comes from Shizu-san. 

That's why I can't allow him to keep in his possession a picture that I don't even 

know whose work it is.  

 Souei smiled, as if he was relieved by my promise. Myourmiles said, 

"No, but... So-Souei-dono will keep the painting? " Myourmiles mumbled, but that 

was probably an unnecessary worry.  

 " Souei is very popular, don't you think? " 

 I said, and Myourmiles nodded with a subtle expression. 

 We ended the conversation by saying that we would investigate the source 

of the picture thoroughly.  

 With only a few hours left until nightfall, we got down to business. 

 "I'm glad to hear that your plans are going well, but what are your plans for 

the future? "  

 "That's the thing. I've been meaning to ask you about the current situation. 

 "Well, shall I tell you? No. 

 "No, I've been getting a lot of inquiries about that. I've invited you to the 

party today and we'll have a meeting tomorrow."  

 "Oh! Impressive, Myourmiles-kun. You've got it all planned out." 

 "Ha-ha-ha! Of course! Of course! 

 We've been talking about the same thing over and over again and I was 

getting bored. Thank you Myourmiles. Thanks to Myourmiles.  

 In that case, I get a report from Myourmiles. 

 The plan was working. 

 They've taken over the underworld one by one and there's almost no one 

left to oppose the Three Drunk Sages. 

 They have also gained the trust of the public, and now there is no end to the 

number of noblemen from various countries who want to join them.  

 "That's wonderful. You're doing so well it's almost scary." 

 "Indeed, it is. In fact, Veryard-dono's skill is so great that he's expanding his 

influence in ways I never thought possible. Frankly, he's better than I am."  

 "Don't worry. I remember when Veryard-san beat me to the punch. No 

wonder Myourmiles-kun thinks he's lost."  

 "I hated to admit it, but he's a monster. I felt like he was reading my thoughts 

and leading me to the place Veryard-dono wanted me to go. Maybe he's a better 

representative than I am? "  

 I don't know about that. I'm sure he's an excellent man, but whether he 

should be at the top of the organization is a different story.  

 "I don't think so. “ 

 "...? " 

 "No, I'm not saying that because I'm good friends with Myourmiles-kun, but 

because it's actually the boss's job to appreciate the hard work of his subordinates. 

When you're good, it's hard to properly appreciate the achievements of others."  

 "Hmm, I think I understand what Rimuru-sama is trying to say, but... " 

 Myourmiles was still unconvinced. 

 In that case, I'll repeat it here. I could have laughed it off, but I thought it 

would be better to allay these fears in the early stages.  

 "People have individual differences, and naturally, their abilities vary, don't 

they? That's why bosses are expected to assign tasks to their subordinates 

according to their abilities. On the other hand, people who can work on their own 

tend to finish everything on their own without relying on others."  

 "Well... " 

 "So, when a person like that reaches the top, there's a pretty good chance 

he'll think he's the best and the right one.  

 So-called "one-man presidents”. 

 They are certainly excellent, but some of them take the extreme view that 

their subordinates should be able to do their work and that they are incompetent if 

they fail. Even if the failure is caused by the boss who imposed an unreasonable 

workload on the subordinate, the boss who thinks he is right may blame the 

subordinate for the failure. It is worse if it is the president. There may be no one to 

point out the problem for fear of being fired, or even if there is, they may not listen 

to you. In this respect, I could believe that Myourmiles would be fine.  

Myourmiles may be a bit one-man, but he is also humane and has the capacity to 

accept the failures of his subordinates as his own. And in the case of Veryard, he is 

the type of person who discards incompetence. No, I was exaggerating.  

 I don't mean that he is cold-blooded or anything like that, but he is the type 

of person who only looks at numbers and does not give preferential treatment to 

people who are unnecessary to the organization. Such a top executive may 

contribute to the development of the organization, but that is not the kind of 

organization I am aiming for. I want the people who belong to the organization to 

experience the joy of being useful to others.  

 If the Four Nations Trade Federation has been set up so well, there is no 

need to rush to expand the organization. We would like you to become an 

organization in which your fellow members can trust each other, no matter how 

slowly. Rapid growth can easily lead to people dropping out. That's probably what 

will happen if Veryard takes the top position. I told Myourmiles, politely.  

 " ... I see, that was Rimuru-sama's idea." 

 "I'm afraid not. I don't mean to say that Veryard-san is a bad person, but I 

think he tends to put efficiency first because he's capable."  

 "Well, I can't deny that. So my role is to make it easier for the people under 

Veryard-dono to work, right? "  

 "You're quick to guess. The top can be a decoration. But it shouldn't be 

empty. If you can be a portable shrine that everyone feels good about carrying, 

most things will work out! "  

 This is not absolutely correct, because it is a case by case basis. But in this 

case, I was convinced that Myourmiles was the right choice.  

In the first place, Myourmiles is also the finance minister of our country, so he 

should not try too hard as the representative of the "Four Nations Trade 

Federation".  

 He should just reign at the top and assign tasks to his capable subordinates. 

And it seemed to me that Veryard was better suited to work for someone else than 

to be at the top himself. Therefore, he gave his seal of approval to Myourmiles as a 

suitable representative, but Myourmiles started laughing when he heard it.  

 "Hahaha! That's Rimuru-sama, he's very humble! ...” 

 I'm sorry, what?. 

 "You idiot! I'm not talking about me, I'm talking about you!" 

 I shouted, but Myourmiles kept laughing for a while. 

 After listening to Myourmiles' report, it was time for the party to start. 

 "We have invited noblemen from all over the world today, so Rimuru-sama 

will be the center of attention. There will be so many guests that we won't have 

time to take a break, what do you think? "  

 Hmm, I suppose... 

 "It's not good for me to be intimidating. “ 

 Needless to say, it was a bad idea, but I didn't want to be a bother. 

 If that were the case, I wouldn't have joined the party in the first place, but 

today's party would include Gazel, Youm, and the Drum King of Blumund Kingdom.  

If the representatives of the four countries are Myourmiles, then we are the ones 

who are the big supporters. We can't afford not to show our faces.  

 "Shall I get rid of them myself? " 

 Souei said, but with a straight face. My instincts told me it would be a bloody 

scourge if I left it to him.  

 "No, no, no, I'm fine. With my brilliant interpersonal skills, I'll be able to 

handle it just fine."  

 "I see... Yes, sir. I'll be escorting Rimuru-sama some distance away." 

 "Yes, do that.” 

 Well, that's a relief. This time, there are only high-ranking people, so 

violence is strictly forbidden. It doesn't have to be the bigwigs, but if it becomes an 

international problem, it won't be just about us.  

 "My lord, I'm here too, don't worry! " 

 Ranga emerged from the shadows, asserting himself. 

 "Yeah, yeah, I'm counting on you! " 

 Love that guy. Ranga's gesture soothed me and eased my tension. 

Riding on that momentum, I went to the venue.  

 The ninth floor, one floor below, has a large floor plan. It was designed to be 

used for a variety of purposes, such as holding meetings with a large number of 

people or gathering staff for an event. And now, the space was decorated and 

turned into a party hall with standing tables. Incidentally, the eighth floor is the 

cafeteria for the staff, where you can enjoy a meal while looking at the scenery. 

Coffee and tea are also available outside of meal times, so that business meetings 

and discussions can be held there. The food served at the party was, of course, 

prepared by the cooks of the restaurant.  

 Assorted pickles, various soups, prosciutto, high-grade steaks, meatballs and 

roast beef, various pastas, takoyaki, yakisoba, okonomiyaki, curry and rice, 

hamburgers... What?  

 There's no ramen, of course, but there's a lot of stuff on the menu that 

wouldn't be appropriate for a party.  

 "Mi-Myourmiles-kun? " 

 "What is it? " 

 "Isn't that a weird choice of food? Mmm-hmm. 

 "Is it? This is the most popular menu in the Tempest's cafeteria. " 

 "Well, yes, it is, but... But... What? " 

 No, calm down. 

 Perhaps we should've made the menu more aristocratic, but there's no need 

to be bound by convention, right? If we have the spirit to bring in a new wind, these 

menus may be the right choice.  

 "In the first place, we offered unusual menus at the Founding Festival. In 

fact, some people seemed to be expecting this."  

 "I see, no problem then." 

 "Well, I won't complain even if there is a problem! " 

 Hmm! I like your roughness, Myourmiles-kun. I regretted that I was 

overthinking things, and looked around again to see if there were any other 

problems. Then my eyes met with a man who was in charge of setting up the venue. 

It was Veryard.  

"Well, well, Rimuru (Your Majesty)! Oh, yes, in my current position, would it be 

acceptable if I called you Rimuru-sama? "  

He greeted me with a smiling face, and I nodded my head.  

There was nothing wrong with it, but I had bitter memories of Veryard's smile, so I 

couldn't help but be overly cautious.  

This is really no laughing matter for Myourmiles.  

However, I think the Blumund Kingdom is more unusual in that it flexibly changes 

the state system itself.  

 It would be unthinkable in the world of the living, and even if it were an 

absolute monarchy, it would be a dream to achieve it without blood. The fact that 

he accomplished it, the Drum King is no ordinary person. He is a genuine gambler, 

using his own country as a chip. To tell the truth, I don't have such courage, so I can 

only respect him. As he was the king of drums, Veryard was not to be 

underestimated.  

 "Today's arrangements seem to be very careful and thorough, and I feel 

comfortable entrusting them to Veryard-dono. Please continue to support 

Myourmiles."  

 "Of course. Also, please do not call me Veryard. My father is the patriarch of 

my family, which used to be the marquis family, but I'm going to throw it away 

without inheriting it."  

 "Oh, really? “ 

 No, the status of the nobility will be shaken in the future, but that's only for 

the lower nobility. The Count is doubtful, but I think the higher nobility of the 

Marquis family and above will be safe no matter what the situation is.  

 "Well, it is certain that they will change their name from nobles to noblemen 

and eventually lose their power. After all, I'm the one who proposed this to the 

King."  

 You? 

 You should be commended for swallowing the words. 

 "Hahaha, what, it's just the way of the times. Right now, the aristocracy is 

running the government, but if the people get wise, they will be dissatisfied with 

the current situation. We need to gradually transfer the authority to them so that 

when that happens, they won't be hostile."  

 "That's true, but if you've never been in politics before, you can't run a 

country all of a sudden."  

 I replied, and Veryard smirked. 

 "That's why I'm going to become a commoner now and accept the authority 

that will be transferred to me."  

 Oh, you mean... 

 It's not cheating, it's a race. 

 But I understand it's very reasonable. That plan would certainly minimize 

the nobles' complaints. But how far ahead does he think he's going to be? As far as I 

can tell, he's as smart as the next guy. He's so smart, I'm afraid to call him that. 

Myourmiles was shaking his head in disgust. Myourmiles was shaking his head in 

disgust, "I told you so, didn't I?" His eyes told the story, and I nodded my head in 

agreement.  

 The party started in an orderly fashion. 

 Myourmiles, the representative of the party, greeted the guests first, and 

King Drum said a few words and proposed a toast. And then the rituals began.  

The important thing here is that it is not really rude. I don't need to explain. There 

are royalty here, so of course it's wrong. Nevertheless, there are always people who 

don't read the atmosphere, and as soon as we started chatting, a crowd formed 

around me. Even my brilliant interpersonal skills have their limits!  

If it's just one or two people, but if I'm surrounded by more than ten people, I'm in 

trouble.  

 "Rimuru (Your Majesty)! Please listen to what I have to say! " 

 "We, too, would like to send a diplomat to your country! Rimuru!” 

 "We want to trade with youAnd we want you to build roads... “ 

 "Stay out of this, you little country! I, my country, am close to yours...” 

 "My country is close to yours... and you don't deserve to be a diplomat. I am 

the Dauphin.”  

 "I'm the crown prince. If you're talking about order, let rank come first.” 

 "Don't bring your authority to another country! I am the crown prince. “ 

 "Are you trying to make war with my country? " 

 It's so noisy. 

 There were so many comments that I wanted to say, "I don't know," and 

there was even an atmosphere of starting a fight, which made my head hurt. I can't 

ignore them, but it's really troublesome to deal with them. This was more than I 

expected. That's how important my position has become, but it's also probably 

because I'm careless. Because I am not crowded with Gazel and the like.  

Not even Youm was in the crowd. So Myuran is guarding her with a smile.  

I'm jealous. Well, in Youm's case, he's a sharp-eyed warrior, so I suppose that's why 

a refined aristocrat wouldn't want to get close to him. Oh, I guess El-tan rarely 

shows herself because she is involved in such a commotion. She said that she waits 

for a turn to see him after going through the formalities, so that she can't see him 

without an appointment, and I thought I'd do the same from now on. Nevertheless, 

my first priority now is to deal with this situation.  

As I was pondering what to do, an unexpected person came to my rescue.  

 "Why don't you all calm down a bit? " 

 It was Gabbana, who had interfered with me the first time we met. 

 "Rimuru (Your Majesty) is the demon lord of the great Jura-Tempest 

Federation, and our greatest supporter. I understand your desperation, but I ask 

that you refrain from doing so today! "  

 Gabbana glared at me with silent pressure, "Today is a celebration of new 

beginnings, so we can discuss business at another time.”  

 The man who had cried in front of me earlier was now very reliable. 

 And then there was the reaction of the guests. 

 "Well, well, well, Gabbana-dono! I've heard that you've become a member of 

the League, and I'm glad to see you're doing well... I'm glad to hear you're doing 

well... "  

 "Well, yes, I was a bit impatient. It's not for nothing that I was able to greet 

you today.  

 "I'm sorry too. I hope we can meet again at a later date through formalities." 

 Those who say this and walk away are still good, but most of them run away 

as quickly as possible. It's not a complimentary attitude, but I didn't want to make a 

scene. In the first place, my time is limited, so I'm in charge of Rigurd. Since I only 

meet with carefully selected people there, I'm still sifting through a lot of people.  

In the future, I plan to follow El-tan's example and be more strict, so I will try to 

avoid meeting with troublesome people as much as possible. So there is a 

possibility that I may never see these people again. With that in mind, I didn't mind 

a bit of rudeness. Still, I was impressed with Gabbana. Gabbana was keeping a close 

eye on me at a distance. Thanks to him, I was able to enjoy the party calmly.  

 Now that I was free to move around, I looked around at the guests. I had 

already made arrangements with Gazel and Youm in advance, so there was no need 

to go out of my way to greet them. They would be present at the meeting tomorrow, 

so if they had anything important to say, they could say it there. Today, we just need 

to broaden our knowledge. That's why I'm going to make small talk with someone 

I'm interested in. I looked around for someone, and theres he was!  

She's so beautiful that everyone turns to look at her.  

 Who is it? 

 

 

  

 Yes, it's Hinata! 

 Hinata was wearing a dress with a wide opening in the back. 

 It was jet-black like the dark night, and studded with jewels like stars. 

However, it is not the dress that is noteworthy, but Hinata's own sexiness. Hinata's 

hair is short, so the bare skin from the nape of her neck to her waist is fully visible. 

A ribbon was tied around her neck, but even that accentuated Hinata's sex appeal.  

 Her pure white skin was dazzling against the black dress. No, it was too 

bright! It's called a backless dress. I don't know who thought of it, but it's a 

wonderful design. I'm saving it in my brain.  

No, I'd rather have Ciel-san record this video...  

 

 

<< There is no such function.>>  

 

 

 No, no, no. There is, isn't there? 

 You showed me vivid images of the labyrinth's interior. 

 

 

<< You're not in the labyrinth, so the recorded images are inaccessible.>>  

 

 

 You're kidding, right? 

 I'm sure you can! He's also saving the records of our battles with the 

monsters for us to review later. It's the same way, only a little more...  

 

 

<<Negative. not necessary>>  

 

 

 Why are you responding so mechanically? 

 Damn it! You're an unreliable partner at a critical moment, you know that? 

I had no choice but to ask my slime cell to do its best, while I smilingly talked to 

Hinata.  

 "Hello, Hinata-san. You look beautiful again today. That dress suits you very 

well! "  

 Hinata was sipping her wine, put it on the table and turned to me. Then she 

opens her mouth, her gaze sharp and suspicious.  

 "Huh? You're a flatterer now, aren't you?" 

 "No, I'm not! I'm serious. I'm not a flatterer! " 

 I'm not very good at complimenting people on things I don't think they 

mean, so I'm being half truthful. And yet, Hinata snickered and didn't take it 

seriously. I couldn't let the conversation end there. I thought so, and desperately 

tried to repeat my words.  

 "By the way, you are really bold. I don't mean to be rude, but I didn't think 

Hinata would wear a dress that aggressive." She glared at me. I gulped and 

swallowed the rest of my words. I feel like I'm getting less and less likable.  

 "If you think it's rude, then maybe you shouldn't say it. " 

 "I'm sorry, but you're right! " 

 I shouldn't have crossed her. An apology was the only option. Hinata's eyes 

glazed over. I'm getting impatient. That's when I felt the scent of wine. Hinata's sigh 

was endlessly sexy. The back view was also sexy, but the front view was nosebleed-

inducing. The dress was neck-length, but sleeveless, so there was nothing to hide 

her white shoulders. And most importantly, from side to side...  

 "What are you looking at?" "I'm gonna kill you." 

 "I'm sorry.” 

 Fail, fail. I forgot I was in human form and stared at her. That's right. They'll 

know by looking at you. I'm thankful my body didn't bleed.  

 "Ruminas insisted I wear this," Hinata says. 

 Nice work, Ruminas! I'd like to give you a big "good job". 

 I can see Ruminas with a smug look on her face, and I respect her for it. 

 While inwardly leaping to praise Ruminas, I kept a cool expression on my 

face.  

 "Hmm, you're right. Ruminas is right. Because you really, really look 

beautiful today."  

 He says with a crisp expression. He is not afraid of Hinata's stare because he 

really means it. No, I'm lying. The truth is, I was scared inside.  

 "You're doing that again..." 

 It would have been perfect if I could have covered Hinata's dumbfounded 

words with my lips, but one wrong move and it wouldn't have been sexual 

harassment. I'd be a sexual predator, and I'm a chicken-hearted person, so I didn't 

have the courage to go that far.  

 So I told her in words, "It's true! " I told her seriously. 

 Then I felt Hinata's cheeks turn red. I can do it! I'm the best today. 

 

 

<< I thought you were just drunk>>  

 

 

 Hmm? I turned my attention to the wine that Hinata was drinking. 

 "What? Isn't this a bit high in alcohol? " 

 "Really? It's really good." 

 Doesn't Hinata have a weakness for alcohol? She doesn't look like it, but 

that's what Ciel-san says... I've always been interested in her sex appeal, so I wanted 

to know how she was doing in that area.  

 I held up three fingers and asked Hinata. 

 "How many fingers does this look like? " 

 "Do you think I'm stupid? " 

 "No, no, no, no, I'm not." 

 When I hurriedly denied it, Hinata let out a big sigh. 

 "You know, I'm still Saint, right? I've traveled with Chloe, and Ruminas has 

taught me a lot since I came back to life, so I can detoxify alcohol if I want to! "  

 You tricked me, Ciel-san! If that's the case, you're right. 

 Let's just say that after that, it was very difficult to calm down the angry 

Hinata. So, time went by without me having time to ask why Hinata's cheeks were 

stained.  

 The day after the party. After a lunch break, the meeting began. 

The participants... The first five were the kings and queens of the countries 

supporting the Four Kingdoms: myself, Gazel, Youm, Myuran, and King Drum.  

As for these people, we've already reached a consensus. So, this time, we will 

participate only for approval. Next, Myourmiles, who was nominated as a 

representative by the four of us excluding Myuran, and Hinata representing the 

Western Saints Church. From the Western States Council, there was the chairman 

himself. His name was Lester, I think. As usual, he had a full white beard. The rest 

were carefully selected members from various countries, about thirty in all, 

gathered in the conference room. Veryard also participated as a secretary.  

Cien stepped forward to chair the meeting.  

 "Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to thank you all from the bottom of my 

heart for taking time out of your busy schedules to join us here today. I would like 

to begin immediately. Let me begin by explaining the crisis that will occur in the 

near future."  

 And with that, Cien began his explanation. The purpose of today's meeting is 

exactly what Myourmiles wanted to hear yesterday. The existence of a definite 

enemy and its aims. The anticipated effects of the war and how we should deal with 

them. The participants were carefully selected in order to avoid panic from fear.No 

amount of crying or screaming will change the reality, so we need to try to take 

Optimal Action as much as possible. In order to do this, the leader should not be 

flustered, but it is difficult to do so. So, I'm going to explain it to you first.  

I have given the same explanation many times, so I was grateful to Myourmiles for 

arranging this occasion. Cien's explanation ends.  

 " … So, Demon Lord Rimuru-sama has won the war against the Empire, but a 

new enemy, Michael, has emerged."  

 Chancellor Lester muttered, followed by the senators from the various 

countries.  

 "And this Michael is leading the angels? " 

 "It's a Holy war. I didn't think the 500-year cycle of disasters would happen 

in my lifetime... "  

 Hearing that, I've decided to add something to the list to avoid any 

misunderstanding. I raise my hand and said.  

 "Well, as you just explained, the enemy's goal is to revive Veldanava. We can 

only speculate on the method, not prove it. And most importantly, we don't know 

when. We think it will be soon, but Michael is a long-lived species. It could be 

tomorrow, it could be in a few years, it could be in a few decades."  

 The most troubling part is this. 

 We don't know when it will happen. 

 If there is any movement, we will know it from Dino's report every morning, 

and we will ask Obera via Milim about the accuracy of that information.  

So far, Michael has not moved. It's creepy, but there's nothing we can do about it, so 

we've left it alone. In that case, it is important to keep vigilance against the enemy 

who may attack at any moment, but we have to continue our daily activities... It was 

the same in Japan. The rate of occurrence of a major trench-type earthquake within 

10 years is 60 percent, and within 30 years it is as high as 99 percent, but that is 

how we lived our daily lives. In order not to be troubled when something happens, 

we should prepare in advance. Then, we should cherish our daily life, I guess. In 

fact, I was more afraid of volcanoes than earthquakes, but that's because volcanoes 

are natural disasters that are impossible to deal with.  

The story goes that a huge caldera eruption of Mount Aso would cause catastrophic 

damage. It is also called a catastrophic eruption, and there is no escape from it in 

Japan. Some parts of Hokkaido may be safe, but there is no doubt that Japan will be 

destroyed.  

 Hypothetically speaking... Even if this is predicted, and the government says 

that it will happen within a year, it is still doubtful... It is doubtful that it will really 

happen, and there is no escape even if you want to believe it. There is no country 

that will accept all Japanese citizens, and it is also doubtful that you can escape to 

other countries one by one. Of course, if the prediction is 100% certain, the 

government will do everything it can, but if the political system is different, it is 

unlikely to be accepted, and in the end, only those who can escape by relying on 

their own contacts will be able to escape.  

 I also think that somewhere in my mind, there was a thought that "if it 

happens, then we'll talk about it when it happens". Because it's better to live 

happily every day than to worry too much and live in fear every day. It doesn't 

mean that the place you run to is absolutely safe, and I guess it's a natural disaster 

because there's no point in thinking of it as such. There is a saying, "Do your best 

and wait for your destiny," and it is better to do the best you can at the moment to 

live like a human being.  

 "Therefore, I want people to cherish their daily lives while preparing for 

Michael's attack at any time. That's why I want only the leadership to know about 

this fact. I hope you will cooperate with us with that in mind. “. I concluded my 

remarks.  

 Everyone was silent as I spoke. Some of them groaned loudly. 

 After a few tens of seconds passed without anyone speaking, Hinata broke 

the silence.  

 "Western Saints Church pledges its full support." 

 Hinata's statement was followed by Chancellor Lester. 

 "Well, that makes sense. The development plans being hurriedly carried out 

by the Western nations were preparations for that, weren't they? "  

 Cien nodded in agreement. 

 "That is correct. Everything is as Rimuru-sama wills it." 

 "In addition to laying the rails for the magic train, he had the station built. At 

the same time, he had the station expanded to provide a shelter for the residents of 

the surrounding area. “ 

 In times of peace, it can be used as a gymnasium, an auditorium, or for 

various other purposes. I had planned to ask the local residents to use it for 

evacuation drills when they gathered here today. But before I could say anything 

else, Chairman Lester said.  

 "The important thing is to prepare in advance," he said, which makes sense. 

“I understand. I personally don't have the authority to interfere in the policies of 

other countries, but I can suggest evacuation drills as a possible solution. I'd be 

happy to help."  

 "Indeed. I'm only a member of the council, but back home I'm a marquis. I'll 

advise the king and have my people trained."  

 "That's very good of you. I'll help you! " 

 The senators agreed with me. 

 It was much faster than I expected. 

 Well, I suppose it was because they had been carefully selected and there 

were no fools who would argue here. Or rather, Myourmiles said that the meeting 

would be held in a small group so that this would happen. The reason is that a large 

group of people would not be able to reach an agreement on such an important 

decision. The idea was to persuade a small group of powerful people first, and then 

let the remaining members persuade each other individually. I can say that his plan 

was successful. Still, it's unclear how the council will vote on this, but as for that...  

 "Hohoho. Rimuru (Your Majesty) seems to be worried about the council's 

decision, but you can rest assured. Because there is no one who can stand against 

Testarossa-dono."  

 Hah!? 

 "Hahaha, you're right. Your life is more important than your interests. If it's a 

matter of life and death for our country, we'll obey Testarossa-dono's voice if it's a 

matter of evacuation training or not.  

 "Left. It's not a matter I want to fight to get my opinion across. 

 "Yes. Since this is beneficial to us as well, I think it will pass unanimously." 

 The reaction of the senators was not what Myourmiles and I had expected. 

 They felt there was no need to explain in advance, to be cautious. 

 "Well, I guess I was wrong about that, too. I've never met her, but Testarossa 

is quite a remarkable woman. “ 

 Veryard was impressed. The eyes of the senators looking at Veryard were 

warm. They were kind, or envious...  

 "Huh, aren't you all a little too careless? I am Testarossa-sama's loyal 

servant, despite my appearance. I'm obligated to report on this meeting, so please 

don't forget that."  

 It was Cien who interrupted, but when the senators heard this, they were in 

a panic.  

 "It's a misunderstanding! Please believe me! 

 "I didn't mean any disrespect, I was just praising the lady's leadership. 

 "I'm telling the truth... Oh, noGlory to Testarossa-sama!” 

 I don't know what he was trying to say with that last one, but I could feel his 

emotion and desperation. I hadn't expected Testarossa to be feared so much, so I 

was surprised.  

 "Cien, stop bullying them." 

 I said, rebuking the laughing Cien. 

 And it seems that Veryard also realized Testarossa's seriousness with just 

this exchange.  

 "Hmm, I thought we should meet once, but Testarossa-dono seems to be 

busy, so let's not. So, are we done with our talks for today? "  

 And with that, he stepped aside without stepping into the minefield. His 

ability to foresee danger was something to learn from, and I recognized Veryard's 

excellence here again.  

 The meeting was over, but I remembered that I had one more thing to tell 

him.  

 "Oh, yes. I heard from Testarossa that Masayuki, who became the Emperor 

of the Empire, wants to establish a cooperative relationship with the West. He 

wants to join the Western States Council, what do you say? "  

 This was reported on the 'Telepathy Net' just before I came here. I told them 

in a light-hearted way, but most of them stopped moving as if in shock.  

 " " " "What? " " " " 

 They all turned to look at me, their eyes wide open. 

 The only ones who aren't surprised are Gazel, Youm, Myourmiles, and Cien, 

whom I've explained to them beforehand.  

 I hadn't even told King Drum yet, and he was just as shocked as Veryard. It is 

a secret that I was a little satisfied to see his surprised face, which is rarely seen.  

But it seems that what I said was a bigger bomb than I thought.  

 "I didn't hear you! " 

 "I just told you. 

 "King Gazel knew, didn't he? Yes. “ 

 "Yes, he was consulted. But he didn't give me any details. I didn't even know 

you were that far along."  

 Hey, you know Gazel, right? 

 

 

<< No, we've discussed our hopes for that, but we haven't discussed specifics, 

including dates. >> 

 

 That may have been the case. 

 It's a bit of a timing lapse, but since I have a cell phone, maybe I should have 

told him.  

 I was going to meet him today anyway, so I thought I'd explain it there. But I 

couldn't make it, so I'm just going to announce it here and now.  

 "So, Youm didn't know about it either, right? " 

 "No, he didn't. “ 

 "Then why aren't you surprised? " 

 "Oh. I can't live with myself if I'm surprised by everything my husband does." 

 I feel like I've been dissed very openly. 

 Myuran, who was listening beside me, put his hand on his head, but he didn't 

say anything, so I guess he agreed with me. In that case, the stares from everyone 

hurt a little.  

 "That's disgusting. Why do you always talk about important things like 

they're nothing? "  

 Hinata's eyes hurt. 

 "I'm sorry, but... " 

 I couldn't help but use honorifics. Is this my fault? 

 Because I was so preoccupied with the battle against Michael that I thought 

it was only natural for the Empire to take a cooperative stance. We've been 

supporting them so that they'll be aligned here. I didn't expect everyone to be 

surprised, because it was natural for this to happen.  

 "You don't seem remorseful. “ 

 Gikoo! 

 "Wait a minute, Hinata-san! You know our country and the Empire were at 

war, right? We won. So we exercised our rights as a victorious nation and decided 

to cooperate from now on. And that inevitably means cooperation with the West! "  

 I blurted out my excuses in a spirited manner. But Hinata's eyes never 

stopped looking at me. Well, you know. I'm not wrong, but I might have made a 

mistake in not telling her. It's not like I didn't have any means of communication, 

and "I was busy" is no excuse. In that case, I was at fault, too. I was about to say I 

was sorry, but then Veryard nodded deeply and offered me a helping hand.  

 "You're right. This is not Rimuru's Your Majesty's fault, but ours for not 

asking for it to happen."  

 Do you understand, do you understand, Veryard-kun! 

 You're the smartest man I know, and I couldn't ask for a better ally. 

 Hinata and Veryard glare at each other. 

 Hinata is the one who breaks down. 

 "Well, yes. It only took a little thought to realize that Rimuru would do what 

was best for us. It's just..."  

 "Just? Just? 

 "It's just that, given the common sense of those of us who live in the western 

economic sphere, it's hard to believe that an empire that's been our enemy since 

prehistoric times would behave in such a way. It's just that our preconceptions 

were too big to conceive of the possibility... ... "  

 Hinata looked frustrated. It's not hard to understand. 

 It's like a superpower that's been hostile to us for a long time suddenly 

offering to reconcile. I suppose I should be skeptical first, but the fact that it came 

from me, the victor, is significant.  There's little risk in simply building a 

cooperative relationship, and at a time when the Great War is about to begin, it 

would be foolish for humans to go to war with each other.  

 "Rimuru Your Majesty, I have a question.” 

 "I'm sorry? " 

 I urge the questioner, Chancellor Lester, to speak. 

 "The discussion with the Empire, where will it take place? And one more 

thing, when you referred to the Imperial Emperor as Masayuki, are you referring to 

Masayuki-dono of "Flashlight"? "  

 Chancellor Lester was excited. 

 The second question caused a louder buzz than the first. I realized that I 

hadn't explained myself well enough, as the others were getting excited too.  

 "Well, the meeting is in Ingracia Kingdom. You said you'd like to attend the 

next council meeting if possible, as soon as possible. And to answer your second 

question, Lester, you're right. My friend, Chosen Hero Masayuki, was recently 

enthroned as Emperor."  

 As soon as I said that, the conference room erupted in applause. 

 "That's great! That's Masayuki-sama!" 

 "Well, that's great! Now we can avoid war." 

 "I don't know how this is possible, but I guess anything is possible with 

Masayuki-sama! "  

 "You're right! Even the Evil Empire was not an enemy of Masayuki-sama!” 

 And all hell broke loose. 

 "I had heard of the coronation of the new Emperor, but I had no idea it was 

Masayuki-dono... "  

 Even Chancellor Lester was in tears, but this reaction was unexpected. 

Somehow, I think I've done Masayuki a disservice... There's no such thing as a space 

opera story where a Chosen Hero overthrows the Empire! Of course, it's impossible 

for an individual to overthrow a country. The fact that you can believe that such a 

thing has taken place shows that you have a tremendous amount of faith in 

Masayuki. But now that it's happened, there's nothing I can do.  

 "Well, that's the way it is. I don't know the details, so you'll have to ask him 

yourself."  

 I don't know the details, so I'd like to hear it from him." With that, he threw 

all the trouble to Masayuki, who knew nothing about the situation.  

 In this way, the plan to implement the evacuation drill was shared, and it 

was decided that the new Emperor of the Empire would be present at the next 

council meeting.  

 And that's how I spent the last five months. 

 There were some small mistakes, but preparations were steadily made. 

The next council meeting is scheduled for two weeks from now in Ingracia, and the 

consensus between Masayuki and the council leaders is sound. In effect, the 

Empire's accession is expected to be approved.  

 It was safe to say that Testarossa would take care of that. The unification of 

humanity has been accomplished, on the surface. The demon lord's forces are fully 

prepared. Now we just have to hope that the enemy's strength is not greater than 

expected... While I was thinking like this, I suddenly received a call from Dino.  

 “Hey, can you hear me? '' 

 ”Of course, I can. So, has there been any movement? ''. 

 It's not every morning, so I'm pretty sure something's happened. 

 “Hmm, I'd say there was, so I'll let you know. But there are so many things, 

it's hard to know where to start... ... '  

 Huh? 

 He was talking in an incomprehensible way, but I'm sure something 

happened. His peaceful life came to an end as soon as he heard the news.