welcome back to our journey through the fascinating world of that time I got reincarnated as a slimes light novel let's continue from the last part where we left the boy sighed feeling down as he spoke to llas a member of the moderate Jesters whom he trusted he explained how a recent invitation had made him rethink their plans especially concerning their relationship with Ruru llas suggested maintaining a friendly relationship to avoid trouble but the boy expressed concern about the plan becomin
g more challenging llas understood the situation but emphasized the importance of staying calm and avoiding conflict despite his own grievances with rimuru even footman and tier shared the same opinion as kagali the leader of the jesters understanding the dangers of acting out of emotion they knew survival was the top priority in this world Having learned from past experiences that Reckless actions led to failure despite clayman's failed attempt to seek revenge against Lyon they found themselves
back where they started even with the former Calum among them they all agreed to buide their time following Yuki's orders however Yuki revealed a problem Ruru was starting to suspect them llas questioned if Yuki had done something to arouse suspicion but kagali defended Yuki acknowledging rimuru's caution she emphasized ruru's formidable strength recalling her own encounter with him and feeling the threat he posed despite not being as strong as Leon Yuki nodded in agreement expressing his conce
rn about Ruru whom he deemed a formidable threat due to his cunning and ruthlessness when provoked he recounted how a council leader quickly realized ruru's intelligence during a meeting and Yuki felt Under Suspicion after failing to manipulate another individual despite lacking physical evidence Yuki believed his involvement in leaking information about shisu to hanata could be seen as circumstantial evidence against him kagali being quick witted from her experiences suggested revising their pl
an to maintain a low profile as long as rimuru had no concrete evidence Ence against them Yuki agreed acknowledging rimuru's strategic nature and his attempt to gauge their reaction by mentioning ancient ruins They concluded that staying on friendly terms with Ruru for now would be beneficial hoping to avoid open hostility the jesters including footman expressed their understanding of Yuki's decision not to provoke Ruru acknowledging the odds were against them in an allout War they agreed to fol
low Yuki and kali's orders recognizing the wisdom in their leadership Yuki having observed the power dynamics in the western Nations during the Tempest Founders Festival decided it was unwise to antagonize rimuru although he initially worried about his companions reactions to this decision he found that they were all willing to exercise patience and prudence with confidence in their abilities Yuki entrusted them with the sensitive task previously assigned to damada much to the surprise of the je
sters who nervously accepted the responsibility the jesters including footmen assured Yuki that they wouldn't act recklessly ly acknowledging the Folly of acting out of anger they reflected on clayman's mistake and pledged to exercise Prudence in their actions with even the typically angry lass acknowledging the importance of restraint Yuki considering ruru's suspicions brought up the topic of the children rimuru brought to Tempest suspecting that rimuru might be on to him they discussed the chi
ldren's growing strength likely due to the spirits within them and speculated on ruru's potential schemes involving them kagali raised the possibility of utilizing in the children for their intended purposes which intrigued the jesters hinting at a potential Avenue for future actions the jesters including footmen speculated excitedly about Lyon's motives for collecting other rers from failed summonings considering the possibility of raising them as Fighters they were called if's past service to
Lyon and his subsequent transformation into an Elementalist like shisu Yuki pondered over Leon's intentions suspecting a larger scheme at play Beyond mere military buildup he tasked the gestur with negotiating with leyon to uncover his true goals while reminding them to proceed with caution to avoid revealing their identities acknowledging Yuki's warning llas and his companions nodded in agreement ready to carry out their mission diligently now that the gur had their tasks it was kali's turn to
inquire about her role she sought guidance regarding the Expedition into the ruins which were more accurately described as a city known as amri a place with a formidable defense system as the former demon Lord Calum kagali had constructed this defense system using Advanced magical techniques Amita was guarded by powerful golems and intricate spells surpassing even Viola clayman's Masterpiece the ruins of Amrita held the true hidden value of the puppet nation of DAV to understand why such Advance
d defenses protected these ruins one must delve into the past the city of magic once ruled by elves fell due to their own Folly provoking the Wrath of the Dragon princess Miller resulting in its destruction overnight these ruins known as s were all that remained of the once great City the surviving elves hoped to rebuild Som but they were unable to withstand the chaos Dragon a monstrous threat they had inadvertently created though not as powerful as a true Dragon the chaos Dragon posed a catastr
ophe level threat beyond the El's ability to confront after the fall of the Elven City the survivors scattered across the land some seeking Refuge with their leader While others sought to establish new nations kagali formerly known as kazum was among those who fled haunted by the memory of Milam's wrath settling in a new region kagali built a city called amri modeled after her Homeland as a tribute to Elven technology now as she contemplated using amri's defense system to trap rimu Yuki reminded
her of the potential involvement of milum while kagali believes she could activate the system discreetly Yuki cautioned against underestimating mum's power Des despite kali's transformation and resilience confronting Milan was deemed too risky an act bordering on suicide after the successful Tempest Founders Festival all the important guests and visitors had left including Foo and the king of bloomland who promised to discuss matters later gazelle the Dwarven King rushed off to prepare a scienc
e team for us elmia the thalian emperor bought a fancy lodging House nearby and even installed a teleportation Circle for easy visits she agreed to keep our local staff on board under the same terms which rard handled Elia joked about visiting as a homunculus next time but her attendant quickly dismissed the idea as selfish elesia left her country and it was a big deal for everyone especially for arold he was worried because he had to send his best Knights the maggus to protect her which was ris
ky for the country herold's daughter Ellen could travel easily because she used a special potion to look different arold was so worried about her that he secretly sent cabal and EO two of his best Knights to protect her without anyone noticing they looked normal but they wore magic rings that made them less powerful unless aen was in real danger Ruru was surprised by this and decided to check on cabal and gido's Powers again next time they met Aral asked Ruru to take care of Ellen and they said
goodbye luminous with her powerful magic easily returned home using spatial motion while hanata stayed in town to assist with teaching the children at the church and battle training with Enga School transfer arranged the children were now in Tempest under the care of Ruru concerned about Yuki Ruru decided to keep the children away from inesia for a while having combined them with their Elemental Spirits Ruru sought Hinata's help in teaching them despite initially intending to keep the plan a sec
ret Ruru inadvertently revealed it much to the Chagrin of Raphael Ruru regretted revealing sensitive information to Yuki and resolved to be more cautious in the future with responsibility for the children's care now on rimuru's shoulders Hinata's assistance as a teacher was welcomed however when rimuru attempted to observe Hinata's class he was promptly kicked out by her as the festivities settled down riru decided to launch the dungeon for adventurers despite lowering the difficulty level The C
hallengers struggled prompting rimuru to realize that adjustments were needed to make the dungeon more accessible on the first floor of the dungeon there weren't any traps just weak monsters ranked F at most the idea was to help adventurers get used to the place with rooms containing treasure chests guarded by these monsters however despite the Simplicity no parties managed to advance past the first floor in 3 days even basson's group got lost and gave up some adventurers fell victim to the mons
ters while chasing after treasure chests showing a lack of basic caution surprisingly some even attempted to tackle the dungeon alone which was extremely dangerous although the monsters on the first floor were weak individually they could still pose was a threat in large numbers if you're going solo in the dungeon even finding a safe spot to rest is tough with no one to stand guard sleeping as risky as even weak monsters might attack some adventurers seem to have no plan for this and they ended
up being kicked out of the dungeon empty-handed progressing past floor 5 gets even harder with stronger monsters lurking surprisingly some adventurers quit because they ran out of food despite warnings and Provisions like save points in water zones many underestimated the challenges perhaps relying too much on being resurrected or their own abilities sadly none of the parties managed to reach the safe Zone on floor 5 mainly consisting of inexperienced mercenaries and bodyguards despite watching
for 3 days not a single group made it far leaving rimuru feeling frustrated after 3 days since opening the Labyrinth Ruru convened an emergency meeting with Vora Ramirez masuki as an observer and meile the dungeon's business manager expressing dissatisfaction with the poor results so far Ruru proposed offering guidance to adventurers to improve their experience Vora and Ramirez agreed highlighting the importance of adventurers exploring deeper levels masayuki appeared unsure of his role while mi
ile eagerly contributed his thoughts to the discussion aiming to impress masayuki Ruru nodded thoughtfully as Meo outlined his strategy you mentioned offering hints but I'd like us to approach that with a soft touch it's still only been 3 days and our our Challengers so far have all been from the lower ranks we've asked the free Guild to invite more seasoned adventurers for us so I think we'll see more rated C and above from here on Meo mile explained raru raised an eyebrow questioning the effec
tiveness of this approach miile expressed confidence citing sir Yuki's cooperation and the positive response from their Outreach efforts to Merchants and bodyguards Ruru entrusted me and sooka from Team kurayami to handle the Outreach and assess the outcomes they aimed to attract more talented adventurers to the dungeon anticipating higher ranked challengers in the future Ruru acknowledged the need for patience and long-term planning realizing that instant results were unlikely he noted that as
more skilled adventurers joined they would adapt to the labyrinths challenges without extensive guidance relying on their own experiences and resources for Success right guess there's no need to panic then rimuru remarked as the Labyrinth continued to attract interest with the promise of magic crystals and other valuable materials from defeated monsters many sought to earn some extra money by exploring its depths nobles were also eager to join in some wisely hiring adventurers to conquer the dun
geon on their behalf Ruru suggested setting up guided experiences at the front desk on the first floor including training areas to teach people about traps and Battle Tactics additionally he proposed establishing a gym to train new recruits surprisingly masayuki proposed offering courses on Conquering the Labyrinth adapting quickly to the discussion Ruru welcomed the idea and likened the classes to video game tutorials prompting some confusion among the group about the term Vora and Ramirez were
intrigued by the unfamiliar term game tutorial prompting masayuki and Ruru to explain its concept they likened it to an obstacle course where adventurers could learn basic skills before entering the Labyrinth masayuki proposed dividing the training into missions to help adventurers better retain knowledge Vora and Ramirez agreed seeing the benefit of preparing Challengers before they fa the dangers of the labyrinth Miro mil suggested offering Tempest branded weapons and armor after the tutorial
and providing tougher missions for those who needed extra training raru found the feedback immensely helpful considering the idea of releasing a guide book to advertise the town possibly hiring a skilled writer for the task recognizing the inefficiency of Challengers due to their lack of Labyrinth experience Ruru proposed providing instruments for their training and offering more immersive experiences for those serious about dungeon survival with plans to renovate floor one into a training area
Ruru ensured separate entrances for soldiers and Challengers masayuki suggested offering ins and taverns on each floor along with restroom facilities a concept that impressed rimu and Ramirez they immediately agreed to implement masayuki ideas appreciating his insightful observations Ramirez eagerly pledged to incorporate the suggestion into their plans it was like setting up a vending machine selling toilet paper at high prices next to a bathroom with none unfair yes but very effective masay Y
uki's Insight was truly remarkable Ruru smiled and encouraged him to share more ideas masayuki suggested a portable safe point that could be used once especially now that trap doors were removed making the journey to floor 10 longer and harder Vora agreed emphasizing the need to assist fragile humans Guru agreed to implement the idea considering its profitability while Ramirez suggested pricing them high in meam saw the business potential especially for Mercenaries needing to report back to thei
r patrons it seemed like a practical solution to attract adventurers and ensure their safety in The Labyrinth masayuki suggested adding save points before challenging tough monsters on the 10th floor a common practice in games raru acknowledged the importance of this idea recalling frustrations from gaming experiences veldora and Ramirez agreed appreciating masay Yuki's helpful advice masay Yuki's acceptance among them as a peer was evident and he proposed easing up on the difficulty for Less ex
perienced adventurers on certain floors Ruru approved recognizing masayuki adaptability as his greatest asset they decided to set up rest stops before each floor stairway offering access to part of floor 95 for a fee and planed to establish ins and taverns there charging premium prices Ramirez eager e l understood the profit potential in the plan prices are usually high at tourist spots like paying five bucks for a soda on Mount Fuji similarly facilities in The Labyrinth would be pricey with a t
own on floor 95 becoming more useful Ramirez assured that crafting disposable safe points using recording crystals would be easy these crystals function like regular safe points allowing adventurers to restart from where they saved if they died even if the Labyrinth changed they decided to sell these safe points at high prices in distribute them in treasure chests as well everyone including Vora and masayuki got excited about the idea seeing it as a step towards fewer adventurers giving up in Th
e Labyrinth after a fruitful meeting floor 1 was revamped to include a training area for newcomers to learn the basics of dungeon survival through virtual missions with the option to skip if they wished safety measures were implemented to prevent death on this floor and a battle training room was set up for advanced Challengers to practice against captured monsters wearing special bracelets for Revival additionally a gym area was designated for the nation's new soldiers floors two to four had th
eir traps removed and monsters downgraded to lower ranks while useful items were placed in chests equipment and valuable items started appearing from floor 5 onwards recalibrating the dungeon's difficulty reflecting on past testing it was clear that more careful selection of testers was needed as the initial group's progress had given a false sense of the labyrinths ease with the discussion seemingly concluded a question lingered in the air until Meo mil spoke up addressing another aspect of Lab
yrinth Administration Ramirez eagerly awaited his input her eyes glimmering with interest meile proposed offering a reward of a 100 gold coins to attract Noble attention paid in Stellar gold coins while this amount seemed substantial doubts arose about its adequacy however Miram mile assured them of his strategy explaining that the reward would go to the first part to reach floor 50 each month with the option for solo adventurers to claim the full amount and parties to divide it among themselves
this reward was just one part of a larger incentive package designed to entice adventurers deeper into the Labyrinth as he elaborated Miram introduced prize money for defeating boss monsters on every 10th floor of the labyrinth enticing adventurers further on floor 10 teams battling a black spider could win three gold coins while on floor 20 those conquering an evil centipede could claim five gold the challenge intensified on floor 30 where an ogre Lord and its henchmen awaited offering 10 gold
to Victorious parties floor 40 posed a formidable foe with an A minus Tempest serpent promising 20 gold to the first three successful parties beyond that floor 50 featured boix and equix as Guardians presenting a significant hurdle for adventurers aiming for the grand prize of 100 gold coins this structured approach aimed to generate excitement and competition I among adventurers while ensuring fairness in prize distribution so can we make money from this miror mile assured that profitability w
ouldn't be an issue suggesting even increasing the prizes based on initial calculations while the payouts were relatively small compared to overall earnings they would stimulate competition among Challengers without denting profits meile proposed leveraging masay Yuki's potential success on floor 50 for advertising purposes a notion remu found appealing for boosting masay Yuki's reput and promoting the dungeon as they agreed on the plan masayuki had something to add but Ruru feigned ignorance pr
ompting masayuki to hesitate but meile had more to unveil eager to present his Grand idea with a mischievous grin he proposed offering a 100 Stellar gold coins to anyone who survived the final floor of the labyrinth stunning everyone with the magnitude of the reward Ruru estimated it could be worth around a billion yen considering the low cost of living in their world Mir oile believed such a generous prize would entice more adventurers and consequently increase profits despite rus' concern abou
t the Hefty sum Miram remained confident emphasizing vora's unbeatable prowess as a deterrent Vora reveling in his self-proclaimed status as the Storm Dragon endorsed meal's plan attributing his intelligence to observations of Ruru while Ruru questioned the feasibility of anyone defeating Vora The Proposal aimed to generate interest in Revenue although reaching floor 100 remained uncertain for any Challenger from an outside perspective the group discussed the daunting challenge of conquering the
ir Labyrinth recognizing its formidable defenses especially with literal dragons guarding its depths while the idea of offering a lavish reward of a 100 Stellar for reaching the bottom floor initially surprised them they all agreed it was unlikely anyone would succeed they decided to proceed with the plan intending to attract as many Challengers as possible by hyping it up as the demon Lord's challenge however the leader contemplating the implications of continuing to call himself the Demon Lord
offered to twist Challengers who conquered floor 100 would have the opportunity to face him masayuki was instructed to deflect any requests for such a confrontation after Miram M left masayuki expressed his concern about an upcoming fight he promised to have feeling unsure about his chances raru suggested he train with the kids while Hinata was around but masayuki was hesitant preferring a peaceful life Ruru assured him they'd find a solution to ensure he didn't lose they wrapped up the meeting
discussing this issue and decided to make adjustments to the Labyrinth Ruru acknowledged masay Yuki's cooperation and the importance of his reputation concerned about potential losses If masayuki lost the fight riru resolved to address the problem possibly by reasoning with bovic with that they concluded the meeting and the Labyrinth adjustments were completed by the day's end so they kept a close s on the dungeon feeling excited about the changes rimuru personally felt the Labyrinth had become
easier thanks to masay Yuki's insights but they also considered meam mil's warnings about maintaining the right balance however some Challengers ignored instructions and missions driven by their desire for valuable Treasures like the rare level sword found by basson's party in this world rare gear was Superior maesal forged equipment crafted from Magic ore and vor's Magic ules unlike gear from other nations their weapons and armor were made from Pure magest steel even the basic ones being of hi
gh quality the Labyrinth now contained a variety of gear some of which was truly excellent and highly sought after like the rare item Bassin obtained despite its Rarity furthermore even items labeled as failures from cor's Workshop could be considered rare but if corob deemed them a failure they were deemed unworthy this led to a discovery that even within the same class of gear there could be individual differences and capabilities something corob had noticed and used to define success and fail
ure upon comparing two rare level swords one crafted by corob and the other by an apprentice Ruru noticed a clear distinction likely due to their improved analyze and assess skills they explained that while their copy of cr's work would be in the same class it would still be an inferior version this highlighted the importance of differences in weapon capabilities for those who relied on them for survival quality weapons and armor were essential lifelines in a world where monster attacks were unp
redictable the rare equipment dropped by the boss on floor 10 was highly sought after despite being inferior to CB's own work this demand generated a surge of interest in The Labyrinth especially after news of the rare gear spread among Challengers merchants and free guilds attracting individuals hoping to strike it rich by exploring the Labyrinth rimuru acknowledged the unintended but appreciated advertising from basson's group yet emphasized that obtaining rare equipment wasn't as easy as a qu
ick errand those who disregarded their guidance found themselves lagging behind as completing missions before venturing into the Labyrinth proved advantageous as more people followed instructions training on the first floor intensified boosting their budget through equipment purchases days after rebalancing the dungeon parties reached the fifth floor where challenges grew more daunting with hazardous traps and stronger monsters fatigue became a concern leading many to rest at designated areas ad
venturers from free guilds arrived adding to the bus Ling activity but some attempted to cheat by selling Maps prompting rimuru to change the Labyrinth layout regularly despite initial complaints this approach discouraged Reliance on external Maps fostering a more serious approach to exploration and reducing map sales raru and the team were pleased with the measures against cheating but remained Vigilant free Guild adventurers though late to the Labyrinth possessed skills like automap giving the
m an edge they were well-versed in battling monsters and efficiently divided tasks among their group members unlike basson's combat focused party these groups emphasize balance and adaptability impressing remu as they swiftly completed training missions and explored the dungeon their professionalism stood out making rimuru question the decision to restrict the Labyrinth within days a challenger conquered floor 10 inspiring others to learn from successes and share strategies turning information i
nto a valuable commodity the town embraced the Challenger progress as entertainment fueling excitement and rumors across shops ins and taverns among the buzz there was talk of a party that zoomed through the Labyrinth with remarkable speed a well-rounded group of 10 they swiftly reached floor 10's save point then one member shared that info with another party before returning to the entrance and descending with their own group despite expecting this tactic Ruru was amazed at their Pace defeating
the floor 20 boss in just 3 days each member displayed individual Talent around a b rank possibly B+ collectively showcased ing excellent teamwork their secret Elemental communication a skill of elementalists who can talk to Elemental Spirits guiding them through the maze effortlessly the discovery of the Elementalist strategy was a surprise but Ruru saw it as a clever workaround within the rules he appreciated their Ingenuity and chose not to intervene acknowledging it as a valid approach as t
he party known as green Fury rapidly Advanced through the Labyrinth their achievements were celebrated across town elevating their Fame Ruru recognized the growing Talent attracted to the Labyrinth foreseeing an increase in aspiring Challengers seeking fortune and glory in its depths they gathered again after 10 days to discuss any issues with the labyrinths reorganization the atmosphere was cheerful with smiles all around Vora praised masayuki but masayuki seemed unsure of him prompting rimuru
to reintroduce them when masayuki mentioned not remembering the introduction rimuru realized he hadn't made one Vora welcomed masayuki warmly but masayuki recognized him as the catastrophe that destroyed pharmac's Army instead of explaining rimuru joked about vora's temper and his love for sweets lightening the mood rimuru playfully disciplined Vora with rolled up papers before introducing Ramirez the fairy ruler of the labyrinth to masayuki masayuki seemed surprised but praised Ramirez for buil
ding the Labyrinth Ramirez thrilled by the compliment eagerly accepted masuki as her underling Ruru tried to move the conversation along but Ramirez's excitement persisted when masayuki asked about Ramirez Ruru quietly explained that she's a Demon Lord like himself masayuki was stunned realizing he had been interacting with powerful beings without knowing rimu felt partly responsible for not explaining sooner but also thought masayuki should have been more aware given his calm demeanor in their
previous meetings they say not knowing can sometimes be a blessing masayuki had been accepted by a dragon and a Demon Lord without even realizing it Nero mile recognizing muki's confusion intervened playing along with ramus's gests despite this Meo mil's genuine belief in masayuki Shone through earning a smile from him raru then introduced meile as his trusted financial adviser masayuki politely declined Ramirez's offer expressing his loyalty to raru meile teased Ruru playfully to which Ruru inn
ocently replied Vora chimed in with praise for Ruru and despite ruru's reservations introductions continued although everyone already knew masay Yuki's name okay masayuki your turn said Ruru sure masayuki nodded I'm masayuki I come from the same world as Ruru and now we're working together people call me a hero but please don't let that affect your judgment masayuki introduced himself confidently though it seemed he wanted to joke about being called a hero highly adaptable he remained composed e
ven under Muro miles watchful gaze as the introductions concluded they all settled down for a more relaxed discussion Ramirez and Vora praised masayuki and Meo M for their contributions acknowledging the importance of teamwork sales in the town were booming bringing Joy to the inke keepers and Tavern owners alike Miro Mal handed out some papers so Ruru quickly skimmed through them leaving the detailed analysis to Raphael the report showed that the adjustments made to the Labyrinth were successfu
l and Ruru noted the positive impact of their advertising efforts the report also covered the implementation of Adventurer cards which allowed easy access to the Labyrinth for Guild members the admission fee was set at three silver coins but with additional benefits like Resurrection bracelets available for purchase at a reasonable price of two silver coins these bracelets not only revived the wearer but also healed their wounds to prevent unnecessary deaths but a warning announcement played if
someone entered the Labyrinth without wearing the bracelet overall the Labyrinth was generating significant revenue from admission fees and item sales the bracelets sold like crazy placed conveniently by the front desk where people got resurrected becoming the most popular item in the dungeon return whistles were a bit pricey at 30 silver coins each but they were a lifesaver if you got lost unlike relying solely on the bracelets recording crystals were luxury items costing a gold coin each letti
ng you turn back time whenever you wanted but they weren't selling as well renting weapons in AR especially corob crafted ones showed promise with good feedback from customers who lost their main gear despite the success they couldn't let their guard down and needed to be more careful than ever the leading party in the dungeon kept going strong motivating other Challengers to keep trying even after failing this boosted our sales making our goal of a thousand admissions per day seem reachable dur
ing the discussion rira suggested interfering with the Elementalist using Elemental communication but riru thought it was unfair Vora then proposed creating an elemental free zone to disrupt the communication surprising everyone with his Insight even though he's usually not very helpful Ruru why do you look so surprised asked Vora catching on to ruru's reaction to his suggestion Ruru quickly recovered praising vora's insight and agreeing to implement his idea of creating an elemental free zone R
amirez readily agreed to handle the task by asking the spirits to relocate moving on to other matters masayuki proposed the idea of defeated monsters dropping items for explorers particularly healing potions to make them more accessible he pointed out that healing potions were expensive and many adventurers avoided battles or the Labyrinth altogether due to the cost Ruru considered masay Yuki's suggestion valid acknowledging the importance of making potions more affordable he reflected on the pr
icing of potions within Tempest and compared it to the cost of accommodations in the city highlighting the need for more accessible healing options on the flip side a lower ranked Adventurer typically earned around 15 to 20 silver coins per day in The Labyrinth barely enough to get by they couldn't afford basic necessities like healthcare or equipment maintenance let alone save for emergencies their only hope for a better life was to improve their skills but spending four silver coins on a potio
n was a luxury they couldn't afford while masay Yuki's idea of monsters dropping items seemed feasible Ruru hesitated mindful of not overly pampering visitors Ramirez however proposed a solution having monsters ingest items upon birth which opened up new possibilities Ruru saw this as an opportunity to provide more useful items and treasure chests and generate income for lower ranked adventurers aiming to reward their efforts and improve their livelihoods in The Labyrinth sure that sounds like a
good plan rru said nodding an agreement if it helps folks earn more by battling monsters they'll probably give it their all it might also boost trade in Monster material and bring more attention to our nation once we have more funds we can consider welfare programs offering aid for serious injuries could be a start similar to how Japan provides health care for everyone we'll also need to Define who qualifies as citizens of Tempest soon right now we're welcoming all sorts of people but as our na
tion grows back we might need to establish some rules citizens should contribute to the nation's well-being and receive services in return While others can still visit but won't enjoy the same benefits rigard and Ruru will have to discuss this further it's crucial to address these matters and masayuki suggested about introducing mysterious potions or unfamiliar weapons in armor to add some variety in the midst of the conference rimuru quickly grasped masay Yuki's suggestion the idea of introduci
ng un appraised items to the Labyrinth intrigued them both drawing parallels to video game mechanics Ramirez and Vora caught wind of the excitement offering their own contributions to the concept Miro mile provided practical feedback highlighting the potential impact on return whistle sales the group collectively embraced the notion recognizing its potential to enhance the Labyrinth experience and boost profitability with everyone on board they resolved to implement the changes and initiate a sy
stem update despite Ramirez's attempt to feain understanding the group's enthusiasm remained undimmed as they prepared to put their plan into action the next evening rolled around and Ruru found themselves immersed in their daily task s inspecting various projects around town and reviewing reports in their office Shion taking on the role of a dedicated secretary handed over a report from Meo mile detailing progress made since their previous meeting Diablo ever attentive poured te for Ruru who no
ticed a slight difference in its taste despite Diablo's concern Ruru assured them it was fine although they couldn't help but wonder about shion's sudden expertise in tea preparation Diablo explained that Shion had taken over tea duties from benimaru who had been hesitant to continue as the taste tester rimu found it amusing that Diablo had tested the tea himself considering their immunity to poison but appreciated the effort nonetheless rururu realized they hadn't properly thanked Diablo for hi
s hard work during the pharmace invasion and decided to rectify that they praised Shion for her Improvement in tea preparation and acknowledged Diablo's dedication remembering their promise of a reward Ruru considered what to offer hakuro was enjoying vacation time with his daughter godd was rewarded with potential membership to an elf run club and gabble was appointed head of a new research facility feeling indebted to Diablo rimuru asked if there was anything Diablo wanted in return for his se
rvice Diablo then requested permission for something prompting rimuru's attention Diablo stutely expressed his desire for assistance with his miscellaneous tasks prompting ruru's curiosity however Diablo clarified that he meant handling significant duties like conquering Nations emphasizing his commitment to supporting Ruru despite ruru's initial surprise he realized Diablo's dedication to serving him while Ruru hesitated to assign someone of Diablo's power to this role Diablo assured him that h
e didn't intend to overshadow others like benimaru instead he proposed inviting some old acquaintances for assistance indicating they would require vessels for their physical forms understanding the situation Ruru agreed hoping it wouldn't involve human corpses like the ones used for Beretta Ruru expressed concern about Diablo's requests for physical bodies considering potential implications however Diablo assured him that the recruits would not object Ruru then agreed to provide bodies for them
also considering crafting additional ones for other purposes Diablo confidently mentioned that his recruits would not require payment and proposed bringing along their staff as well Ruru taken aback by the prospect of hundreds even a thousand potential recruits especially if they were all demons couldn't help but wonder about Diablo's intentions Diablo's plan to recruit a large number of demons fearing it might lead to trouble however Diablo reassured him that he could handle any potential conf
lict despite ruru's worry Diablo remained confident and accepted ruru's offer to prepare vessels for the recruits rimuru cautioned Diablo to take care of himself to which Diablo gratefully agreed with a mix of emotions Diablo thanked Ruru and prepared to depart promising to return soon Ruru though apprehensive about managing with only Shion as a secretary bid Diablo farewell with a smile confident that things would work out a few days after their last meeting masay Yuki's team successfully clear
ed floor 30 of the dungeon causing a wave of excitement among the town's folk they celebrated masayuki as a hero chanting his name throughout the town despite masay Yuki's discomfort with the attention the public adored him even more shops capitalized on his Fame with special sales adding to the Lively atmosphere in their next meeting masayuki expressed his struggles with the Newfound attention prompting Ruru to tease him gently rimuru's attempt to lighten the mood with a playful greeting fell f
lat as masayuki seemed overwhelmed by the praise for his team's achievement in clearing floor 30 of the dungeon despite masay Yuki's modesty everyone recognized the significance of their feet considering the formidable monsters they faced gin's mithil armor significantly boosted their defense allowing the party to employ effective strategies in battle the combination of Bernie's element mental magic jiu's Spirit magic and masay Yuki's Chosen One abilities proved to be a winning formula Ruru ackn
owledged the effectiveness of their advertising strategy involving rare equipment sets such as the ogre series which enticed adventurers with special effects and unique rewards however the Rarity of these items meant that obtaining them required luck and patience due to the low drop rates from the boss's Treasure Chest the drop rate for the ogre series equipment in The Labyrinth was designed to appeal to people's love for collecting rare items adding another layer of excitement to exploring the
dungeon with masayuki Team obtaining the ogre Greaves and learning about the set's magic interference effect adventurers were encouraged to gather the entire armor set to unlock its full potential made from maesal Salvage from cheris the ogre series provided effective protection against certain monster abilities such as the Tempest Serpent's poisonous breath rimuru hoped that this new incentive would motivate more adventurers to enter the the Labyrinth and face its challenges especially with par
ties of up to 10 members allowed everything was going according to plan and Ruru was pleased with the progress masayuki considered ruru's suggestion about completing the ogre series but waited against the effectiveness of the mithril armor provided to Jin R despite the Serpent's toughness Jin R could serve as a decoy while the rest of the group fought masay Yuki's team decided to keep pushing forward he acknowledged the excitement of discovering chests and the added thrill of monst moners droppi
ng items this simple change revitalized the hunting process making even weaker monsters worth pursuing again much to the enthusiasm of Jin Ry and the others the results of implementing monster materials in the marketplace were better than Ruru expected with help from trainy and the dryads they devised a simple method of giving Labyrinth born monsters items to carry special pipes supplied magic ules to designated rooms on each floor known as Monster layers where monsters would swallow the items p
laced by the dryads monitoring these layers was easier than tracking every monster and it added an element of surprise for adventurers appraisers were kept busy charging a fee to identify items obtained from slain monsters including fruit juice milk and low potions they also included failed items from Kobes apprentices bought at low prices to attract more customers like crane game prizes they decided to include occasional masterpieces from KB's assistance as jackpots in the treasure chests attra
cting a lot of attention and encouraging people to return to the Labyrinth with rewards like treasure chests monetary prizes for clearing every 10th floor and loot from defeated monsters there was plenty to entice adventurers to come back the Labyrinth was thriving leading to an increase in visitors to the town the new in- on floor 95 was particularly popular with a unique door marked in that required a small fee to open beyond the door Labyrinth managers explain the everchanging maze structure
making it challenging for EXP floors to navigate camping out in the corridors became a necessity for many parties due to the difficulty of reaching safe points although it wasn't an enjoyable experience for masayuki who found it uncomfortable and rough for most kids nowadays whether from this world or another camping out in The Labyrinth would be tough you could find a chamber with a treasure chest en Camp there but you'd still need someone to keep watch since monsters roam the hallways providin
g a safe resting place became really popular figuring out what to do with the equipment you found found inside was another challenge it'd be a waste to throw it away since there might be rare items hidden among the seemingly useless stuff but with limited space for your sleeping gear food and backup equipment tough choices had to be made food was often the first to go when space was tight some monsters dropped edible items when defeated and water could be conjured with magic so many people may d
o with the bare minimum if you ran out of supplies dying and respawning with your items using the resurrection bracelet was better than starving as a result more people started buying return whistles which let you return to the surface with all your belongings with the Labyrinth focusing more on dropped items adventurers carried less food having an in available down there was a GameChanger for a fee you could rest and get a meal making your pack lighter and your journey easier even though it cos
ts more than a regular Inn many adventurers found it worth the price for the added safety and convenience for just three coins adventurers could access a simple Inn in the lab Labyrinth with separate sections for men and women offering small rooms with only a bed the Inn was run by trans as part of a training program for new staff teaching them skills like cleaning cooking and customer service despite the basic accommodations adventurers appreciated the safety it provided in the dangerous Labyri
nth additional services like laundry bath access and Equipment cleaning were available for extra fees which many adventurers found worthwhile due to the tough conditions in the dungeon masayuki suggests adding bathroom access without renting a room which turned out to be a popular idea cleaning in The Labyrinth wasn't necessary as monsters consumed waste and kept the environment tidy with Ramirez clearing out any unnecessary debris whenever the layout changed ensuring a clean dungeon for adventu
rers many adventurers weren't comfortable using the Labyrinth hallways as a bathroom fearing attacks from monsters and the embarrassment of being caught mid- business trying to handle bathroom breakes while surrounded by friends in open corridors led to performance anxiety for many but some attempted to solve this issue with magic spells like clean Washington and Health Management which helped maintain bodily functions however relying solely on Magic posed risks during long Journeys in the Maze
this prompted even Sorcerers to opt for the in Services providing a more secure and private option for adventurers needing a restroom Labyrinth management was going smoothly with Miram mile expressing satisfaction over increasing profits despite the ini IAL investment considering potential expansions meile aimed for a 20% profit margin and believed it achievable with more customers however Ruru as the ruler prioritized ensuring the satisfaction and well-being of the town's people involved in the
project while profit was important Ruru also valued creating a fulfilling work environment for everyone concerned about unpaid labor Ruru discussed the possibility of compensating employees with meile who suggested using the average salary in blumen as a benchmark despite no complaints so far Ruru planned to address this matter with rigard and other officials soon as the subjects diligently worked without expectation of compensation ramiris nervously approached the topic of her payment relieved
upon receiving Assurance with a sense of importance Miram mile pledged a significant sum prompting Ramirez to declare the onset of her era trainy supportive demeanor towards Ramirez was evident though Ruru refrained from intervening Vora expressing curiosity about payment was also promised a fair amount for his contribution to the labyrinths upkeep despite ruru's reminder to use their earnings wisely meile encouraged them to enjoy their money highlighting its capacity for pleasure absolutely ag
reed ramus enthusiastically while Ruru silently noted the potential consequences of Miram Mal's encouragement despite rir self- assured demeanor Ruru refrained from expressing his frustrations and acknowledged the value of allowing them to learn from their experiences sh Shifting the conversation Ruru inquired about the town's progress outside the Labyrinth prompting meam mile to report on the bustling activity with Merchants showing Keen interest in conducting Direct business in the town please
d with the Positive developments Ruru reflected on the success of the founders Festival in attracting visitors and envisioned a future where the labyrinths reputation would bolster the nation's economy by encouraging adventurers to spend their earnings on various goods and services raru envisioned the town's future prosperity with Merchants from other nations playing a vital role by purchasing monster materials and offering rare Goods he anticipated that the town would become more vibrant over t
ime as words spread about its unique offerings including rare Foods Beverages and Specialty items crafted by various Artisans like shuna cob and kaien's apprentices certain shops even showcase special merchandise particularly gear from Kobes Workshop which would undoubtedly attract attention Ruru was confident that the quality of the these Goods would speak for itself especially with the availability of a testing facility nearby for customers to try out their purchases he believed that in time t
he reputation of the town's products would spread globally making them highly sought after by customers worldwide remu emphasized the importance of trust in their Nation stating that it outweighed mere profit while profitability was crucial as long as they remained financially stable their primary goal was gaining acceptance for their Nation Miro agreed noting the increasing number of visitors to the Labyrinth as a sign of growing trust raru appreciated Miram mil's perspective acknowledging his
alignment with their goals despite being human he believed that trust was earned gradually and could easily be lost but stimulating people's desires could Foster trust Ruru saw their partnership with meile as a prime example of building trust based on Mutual desires he stressed the importance of fair dealings and reciprocal trust seeing their collaboration as an opport opportunity for personal growth and learning from mam miles expertise after paying Ramirez and Vora their salaries they both see
med content with the amount however I wondered if they had considered how they would spend it Ramirez then asked if she could have a personal space for development purposes to which I explained that I had ideas I wanted to try building KB's Workshop was already bustling with research activity making it difficult to keep new discoveries secret so I tasked him with developing unique weapons and armor with Raphael assistance I didn't need a physical space for research but rather a facility for impl
ementing my ideas Ramirez eagerly agreed to set up the space on the H 100th level ensuring its security for important research and development projects when asked about my plans I kept it a secret although Ramirez and Vora insisted on knowing promising no secrets between us reluctantly I decided to share some details knowing they were persistent and that they often did things behind my back after ensuring Ramirez and voro were satisfied with their salaries the question lingered in ruru's mind ab
out how they intended to use their earnings Ramirez then proposed the idea of setting up a personal space for herself prompting Ruru to explain his own intentions for development rather than research recognizing the bustling activity in Cobb's Workshop Ruru directed him to focus on creating unique weaponry and armor while a physical space wasn't necessary for ruru's research with Raphael he needed a facility to bring his ideas to life eager to please Ramirez readily agreed to set up the space on
the 100th level ensuring its security for important projects when pressed about his plans Ruru initially kept it a secret but Ramirez and Vora persisted promising transparency Finally relenting rimuru Revealed his intentions knowing they were persistent and often engaged in their own Ventures behind his back in the following days Ruru immersed himself in setting up his development equipment and utilizing Raphael's abilities to their fullest within his stomach copying various items for future us
e however he was interrupted when reminded by Raphael about his lack of communication with the outside world realizing he had been neglecting meals and causing worry among his companions shuna and Shion apologizing for his absence Ruru reassured them of his well-being and promised to check in more frequently feeling grateful for their concern Ruru acknowledged the importance of not getting too absorbed in personal Pursuits Shion then informed him that mile had been searching for him promp in rim
uru to express regret for not noticing earlier and suggesting the installation of a doorbell for future notifications Shion initially didn't think much of Meo mil's urgent search for Ruru but when he continued his Pursuit the next day she grew more concerned and discussed it with shuna who mentioned it was related to Labyrinth matters but didn't know the specifics rimuru pondered whether Meo mile didn't explain to Shion due to complexity or reluctance reflecting on Diablo's ability to capture at
tention remove uru acknowledged meal's urgency as he joined them for lunch revealing that another team had rapidly progressed past floor 30 in The Labyrinth nearing floor 40 initially unphased Ruru became concerned upon learning that they were bending Labyrinth rules in innovative ways a development he hadn't anticipated the party came up with clever ways to utilize Ramirez's Labyrinth items starting with using a recording Crystal near the floor 20 boss monster allowing them to revive at that sp
ot if defeated then they used a return whistle to leave the Labyrinth and split into 10 smaller parties each with 10 members forming a small army they all wore matching coats with a shared emblem and marched in formation intimidating others as they entered the Labyrinth despite the rule allowing only one party to face a boss at a time all 10 parties challenged the floor 30 boss in succession eventually defeating it with the third party they recognized the party as Team Green Fury likely working
for a noble due to their matching coats using recording crystals so freely indicated a hefty budget investigation revealed they were affiliated with the sons of the VTE a prominent mercenary group from inesia while it felt like they were buying their way into the Labyrinth it wasn't against the rules although concerning there wasn't much they could do as complaints might seem unreasonable given the rising profits however if this trend continued the floors filled with traps might be conquered qui
ckly Miro Mal was in a frenzy searching for Ruru fearing that someone might conquer the entire Labyrinth while Ruru was occupied assuring meile that things wouldn't heat up until Beyond floor 40 Ruru mentioned the Tempest serpent as a potential obstacle for Team Green Fury despite their impressive teamwork Ruru doubted their individual skills unable to accurately assess their abilities through video footage Ruru decided to consult Vora and the others for insight Miro mil swiftly organized a meet
ing demonstrating his efficiency with everyone informed Ruru got ready to join them back in the Labyrinth meeting room Bora scolded Ruru for being late followed by Ramirez expressing her concern about the situation Ramirez showed Ruru a video of the invader's progress projecting it in a transparent box Ruru couldn't directly assess the situation due to the limitations of the footage however Raphael proposed using Ramirez's macraft skill to gather more detailed information Ruru asked for permissi
on to intervene in ramirez' skill though unsure of the exact plan Ramirez agreed albeit with some hesitation questioning ruru's ability to handle it Ramirez mentioned the overwhelming amount of data involved in her maicraft skill which Ruru acknowledged however Raphael assured Ruru that handling the data wouldn't be an issue despite some initial hesitation Ramirez granted Ruru access to rcraft skill with Raphael's assistance Ruru began collecting information from the Labyrinth raru didn't feel a
ny discomfort despite the influx of data after analyzing Team Green Fury Raphael concluded that their leader was highly skilled but the others were not significantly different from previous assessments Ruru then noticed that analyze and assess was still active indicating that something had caught Raphael's attention understanding that Raphael had his own plans Ruru returned his Focus to the meeting when Ramirez and Vora questioned Ruru about what he learned he confidently revealed that the leade
r of Team Green Fury was exceptionally skilled surprising everyone Ruru explained that he was ble to access and manipulate Ramirez's skill due to her granting him permission Ramirez expressed disbelief at ruru's proficiency explaining that she could only show footage from fixed positions however rimuru reassured her and the others stating that he was simply more Adept at using the skill for now as they observed the footage they realized that the leader of Team Green Fury an Elementalist possesse
d significant hidden power likely capable of accessing even stronger Elementals indicating formidable ability ilities beyond their own Oh So when you say over a are we talking about how strong they are compared to monsters exactly the free Guild ranks adventurers based on their ability to defeat Monsters of certain ranks but it doesn't always consider safety factors Ruru explained that the standards were based on scenarios where several adventurers faced off against a monster of that rank when a
sked about their own abilities Ruru hesitated deciding not to reveal the full extent of masayuki strength due to his unique skill in instead Ruru assessed gin r as barely reaching a rank mentioning that he might struggle against certain monsters alone however with the right equipment he could easily handle tougher challenges despite masay Yuki's faults his companions jiu and Bernie were raided at a minus forming a well-balanced party meile praised masayuki as an over a certifying him as a hero w
hich overwhelmed masayuki with emotion raru then expressed concern about Team Green Fury and the sons of the V recogn izing their formidable lineup of adventurers no way are there really that many strong people gin exclaimed surprised by the Revelation raru acknowledged the challenge posed by the powerful adventurers recognizing their potential to overcome even the toughest obstacles in The Labyrinth he explained that bovic and eix from the velti were formidable opponents while comparing them to
Gin R in terms of physical strength the green Fury leader was also noted for their exceptional abilities in battle Ruru observed that the Invaders were using summoned creatures to scout ahead and avoid the Trap set by Ramirez despite the seriousness of the situation Ramirez seemed tense and Vora appeared Disturbed prompting rimuru to inquire if something was a Miss Ramirez hesitated before revealing that during ruru's 3-day absence something had occurred that left them uneasy as Ramirez explain
ed Hinata's crusaders had started their training on Floors 51- 60 encountering Ramirez's traps along the way spite her confidence in the traps the paladins managed to purify everything in their path including the undead summoned by adelan on floor 60 adelan though formidable couldn't match the Paladin's strength however his defeat left him feeling downcast then the Crusaders navigated through vora's traps on the higher floors much to Vora and Ramirez's frustration as they described the paladins
dodging every obstacle effortlessly between floors 61 and 70 vora's traps posed some challenge but with the Paladin's ability to heal and resurrect they never felt threatened Ramirez was surprised that her Elemental Colossus managed to defeat the paladins but despite its formidable strength Ramirez seemed despondent miraal mentioned that Hinata frustrated by the Paladin struggle against the boss made it to the 95th floor in just one day which shocked everyone considering how fast she progressed
if hanata in her angered State faced the elemental Colossus it wouldn't stand a chance against her hanata swiftly defeated the elemental Colossus with disintegration then effortlessly defeated the boss on floor 80 Vora mentioned that his Apprentice zian couldn't assist due to being in pupil form and aito despite her agility as a queen wasp couldn't keep up with Hinata's speed Ramirez admired hana's strength acknowledging her as a formidable opponent hanata continued her Ascent defeating each bos
s from floors 81 to 89 all ruled by kamara's followers even Beretta serving as the boss on floor 90 fell to Hinata's prowess surprising everyone with her incredible Feats despite her achievements Hinata remained humble retiring to her Suite on the 95th floor Hinata had tackled the toughest floors crafted by milum from 96 to 99 including the Raging Earth floor with its gravity traps despite the challenges she effortlessly overcame them all Vora as the last boss on floor 99 fought haata and emerge
d Victorious though he acknowledged her for ible strength and unique fighting style unfortunately there were no battle records available leaving Ruru regretful for missing such an epic encounter Miram expressed awe at Hinata's prowess while masayuki humbly admitted to feeling uneasy whenever comparisons were made between himself in hanata he he he oh no need to joke about that miral masayuki responded trying to deflect the conversation but Miro persisted expressing eagerness at the prospect of a
sparring match between masayuki and VOR Ruru intervened praising masayuki strategic prowess and diverting the conversation back to the main topic felora continued his recount of the battle with hanata noting her diverse range of attacks and her final move melts slash which inflicted minimal damage on him despite her efforts anat's attacks had little effect on Vora do you think she could be a threat if she used the right tactics Ruru inquired considering Hinata's potential Ramirez pondered for a
moment acknowledging Hinata's strength surpassing lesser demon Lords like Clayman and even posing a challenge to members of the octagram however Vora boasted that Hinata would need significantly more power to challenge him Ruru reflecting on the battle regretted missing the opportunity to witness it firsthand steering the conversation back Ruru highlighted the failure of the labyrinth second half against the paladins in hanata raising concerns about the boss's Effectiveness in combat Ramirez vi
sibly distressed revealed that her creation the elemental Colossus was broken and unable to resurrect likely due to its lack of a soul Vora and rimuru speculated that the labyrinths authority might not extend to it since it was not considered a potential Target suggesting the need to address the issue despite its Rarity that takes a lot of time to build doesn't it Ruru remarked acknowledging the effort required Ramirez confirmed the timeconsuming process revealing that floor 70 currently lacked
a boss similarly Ean on floor 80 would remain dormant for a while while aito though stronger needed more battle experience before assuming a boss role it was unexpected that aedo was receiving combat training facilitated by hanata who was already involved in mentoring their younger members kumara's minions governing floors 81 to 89 were manifestations of her nine Tales significantly depleting her magic reserves hence kumara decided to study under Hinata alongside Alice and Khloe Ruru grasped the
situation realizing the absence of bosses from floors 60 to 90 Ramirez and Vora expressed frustration while Miram and masayuki were surprised by the development highlighting a sudden challenge in managing the Labyrinth Ruru side understanding the predicament at hand so Ruru faced multiple challenges but he had a clear plan starting from floor 51 downwards Vora and Ramirez felt reassured by ruru's confidence and asked about his traps Ruru explained that his traps became serious from floor 41 dow
nwards particularly highlighting the slimes on floor 49 as the most dangerous these slimes could merge into gigantic forms blocking Escape Routes and using a pincer strategy to Corner victims despite Vora and Ramirez's enthusiasm raru cautioned them that there were more traps to consider keeping them on edge Ruru had more traps in mind focusing on slowing down explorers by damaging their weapons Vora and Ramirez praised the strategy realizing the value of disabling opponents even if they couldn'
t defeat beat them outright Ruru emphasized the importance of buying time to come up with permanent solutions for the labyrinths challenges when Vora asked about their plans Ruru explained the need to adjust the Labyrinth to handle future challenges better starting with adelman's boss room he intended to change the atmosphere there and sought Ramirez's help for the task Adelman a former Cardinal needed a front row partner as a boss so Ruru planned to pair him up later for the floor's 70 Boss Rur
u decided to create another Elemental Colossus enlisting kaien's help who had returned and was knowledgeable about Spirit engineering Ramirez was thrilled at the prospect of an even stronger Colossus as for floors 80 and Below raru believed time would naturally improve the challenges especially once zun woke up and the dragons evolved with their basic plan in place Ruru acknowledged the need for more time and proposed a test seeking vdor and Ramirez's help who readily agreed masayuki was tasked
with focusing on completing the ogre Series in the dungeon rather than progressing past floor 41 and as his activities served as good advertising raru advised masayuki to stay away from their plans for the time being to avoid getting involved miral then brought up Han's inquiry about her reward money for Conquering the Labyrinth floors causing rimuru to ponder the situation while Hinata technically deserved the rewards for her accomplishments Ruru felt conflicted about the idea of rewarding her
considering in their collaboration and the nature of their Journey as on the field battle training no way raru firmly declined the request to give reward money to hanata riru believed turning her down might prompt her to challenge the dungeon again which could be good for their publicity he delegated the task of informing hanata to Miro appreciating his Resolute demeanor for such matters Ruru preferred to maintain a friendly relationship with Hinata and didn't want her to resent him with the mee
ting concluded Ruru left meile to handle the situation and continued with his own tasks Ruru informed Vora and Ramirez about their meeting for the next day before heading off with Shion to visit shuna they found shuna busy in the kitchen efficiently managing her staff and preparations for dinner despite the interruption shuna eagerly offered her assistance when rimuru approached her expressing regret for not being able to stay and Sample the dishes Ruru promised to return later goichi the Sue Ch
ef assured shuna he could handle things in her absence as they made their way to floor 60 Ruru thanked shuna for a sandwich she had made earlier and Shion volunteered to make a box lunch next time Ruru suggested Shion collaborate with shuna in the kitchen to further improve her skills and ensure she didn't cause any chaos maybe tomorrow shuna okay Shion let's start with something easy they seem to get along well and Ruru was pleased with their Harmony as they approached the 60th floor Ruru greet
ed Adelman who immediately expressed remorse for recent events Ruru reassured him acknowledging their mistake in misjudging his combat abilities adelan lamented his defeat feeling powerless in battle Ruru recognized adelman's potential and asked about his Proficiency in holy magic a type of magic derived from Faith rather than ambient magic cules so to cast holy magic you need a pact with a God who controls the spiritual particles that make up magic adelan being a devout follower of luminous onc
e wielded holy Magic as a white king but since he now worships rimuru he's lost that ability rimuru confirmed adelman's inability to access holy magic due to the lack of a pact shuna however revealed that her faith in remu combined with her unique skill parser allows her to mimic holy magic to some extent despite being a monster she believes in ru's power giving her confidence in her abilities this Revelation puzzled Ruru as he remembered shuna mentioning monsters capability to use holy magic be
fore shuna revealed that she was bluffing about her ability to use holy magic but ruru's explanation about faith in connection to the soul made her realize she might be able to learn it rimu introduced the concept of secret skills of faith and favor which he learned from luminus to help adelan regain his holy magic abilities Adelman excited by the prospect eagerly accepted the offer rimuru also shared the plan with Shion who was carrying him ensuring her secrecy about the matter shuna expressed
interest in learning learning holy magic and planed to discuss it further with adelan cited by the possibilities Adelman eagerly anticipated the Newfound power he might gain from the secret skills of faith and favor after some practice adelan successfully cast holy Cannon a powerful holy spell impressing rimuru rimuru advised Adelman to practice more to cast higher level magic and suggested seeking advice from shuna when shuna questioned ruru's motives he evaded the question Ruru warned Adelman
about the potential damage caused by casting holy spells as a white proposing a solution by modifying the holy attribute of the spell into a neutral one adelan expressed excitement at the prospect of using this modified spell named Holy Ray further enhancing his abilities Holy Ray a neutral attack spell was praised by adelan for its potential Ruru suggested that mastering this spell could help Adelman manipulate spiritual particles better leading to more powerful attacks in the future shuna offe
red to discuss magic with Adel man anytime easing rimuru's concerns rimuru emphasized the importance of adelan learning non-damaging holy magic then addressing adelman's limited attack options Ruru proposed bringing in someone to support him in the front row during battles considering adelman's role as a back row fighter Adelman expressed concern about his combat abilities feeling his skeletal form limited his Effectiveness in battle Ruru assured him that individual combat was fine but suggested
calling upon his friend Alberto for support against multiple opponents Adelman agreed acknowledging Alberto's prowess Ruru then presented Adelman with a set of gear including a curse his sword and cursed male crafted by Kuro and garm despite being too risky for living beings due to their life draining effects Ruru decided they were worth keeping rather than discarding Ruru showed Adelman the curses sword and cursed male confirming they didn't affect him as an undead Adelman checked them and fou
nd no adverse effects riru also gave him a sticky steel thread cir code for protection and a jet black robe with unique regenerative properties Adelman planned to give these to Alberto who would surely appreciate the upgrades with Alberto's support adelman's combat options expanded significantly Adel man respectfully accepted the jet black robe from raru and agreed to wear it to enhance his presence as a floor Guardian raru also enlisted Ramirez to help renovate the floor into a throne room envi
sioning Adelman leading an army of Undead Adelman expressed his Readiness to fulfill this role and requested permission to bring one of his pets to the throne room rimuru granted permission emphasizing that Adelman could use his pets in battle as long as they didn't outnumber attackers Adelman pledged to protect the land entrusted to him and expressed gratitude to Ruru Shion interjected with words of encouragement and although Ruru found it unnecessary he didn't comment to avoid confrontation Ru
ru then instructed Adelman to consult shuna or Ramirez for for any questions and proceeded with the renovation plans for the throne room the next day everyone gathered at the appointed time and Ramirez proudly announced the completion of adelman's Throne Room Ruru expressed confidence in adelman's improved performance especially in exposing opponent's skills for analysis by Raphael however the meeting was interrupted by milum storming in Furious about her dragons being defeated in training she d
ragged along gota who looked beaten up but proud of his accomplishment despite Dora and milum arguing over gaba's training Ruru decided to let Gaba choose his path and ordered him to rest meanwhile ronga returned also exhausted from intense training with GTA which involved continuous battles against Monsters and skilled opponents like carolan and midre after Gaba and ranga recovered Ruru learned more about their rigorous training regimen milum advised Gaba that he couldn't increase his magicus b
ut could unify with ranga to solve the issue she suggested focusing on enhancing his battle senses while leaving the magic Ule surge to ranga godba trained intensely in battle sense and he even acquired the extra skill Sage which boosted his thinking speed Ruru was impressed by his dedication and progress after spending the night preparing Ruru revealed a special item he had developed to Vora Ramirez and milum it was inspired by the homunculus Arch duuk Aral had used earlier Ruru explained that
the item served as a vessel for the soul allowing Consciousness to transfer to a temporary body like a homunculus he had revised the magic involved for his own purposes calling it a pseudo Soul while Vora and melim were curious Ramirez wondered if it was food which wasn't surprising considering her usual interests Ruru explained that the device mimicked a soul Vessel because he couldn't provide a real Soul he wanted to surprise his friends with its purpose after all the effort he put into it the
n he handed them black orbs called Master cores and asked them to imagine a monster they liked these master cores were developed using the magical core of Cheri bees isolated within rimuru's stomach after some contemplation the Magic in the air interacted with the master cores creating monsters based on their imaginations Ruru intended to use these monsters to engage parties in The Labyrinth Gathering everyone for this purpose while everyone marveled at the monsters they created raru was busy ma
king his own a ghost with a special skill that made it immune to physical attacks Vora had a skeleton companion unable to cast magic but capable of learning later on Milan's creation was a bouncy red slime prompting Ruru to tease her playfully Ramirez imagined a suit of Living Armor perhaps influenced by her own size insecurities rimu explained his plan to use these monsters as Guardians in The Labyrinth to deal with Intruders a concept that puzzled some of them initially as Vora Ramirez and mil
im adjusted to their new bodies Ruru explained their next step Vora pointed out the importance of referring to The Intruders in The Labyrinth as such rather than as Challengers Ruru then asked if they believed the monsters they created would be effective against Intruders prompting mixed responses Ruru assured them that the real test was about to begin and instructed them to relax enchant possess while pointing their pseudo Souls at their monsters as they did so their consciousnesses merged with
the monsters and ruru's perspective shifted into the skeleton slime and suit of arm they had created despite initial disorientation they quickly adapted to their new bodies expressing excitement and admiration for rimuru's research with their success confirmed rimu reminded them of their mission to defend the Labyrinth against Intruders which they enthusiastically embraced Ruru chuckled as Vora seemed to grasp his intentions effortlessly he explained their new approach instead of controlling th
e monsters they would embody them MIM expressed surprise at the concept of a video game prompting Vora to confirm it Ramirez eagerly asked about their potential for combat and learning to which riru nodded approvingly at her Insight he recognized that Vora had quickly understood their plan turning the Labyrinth into a sort of pseudo MMORPG experience their primary goal remained dealing with Intruders but they also anticipated enjoying the novelty of their new forms for experimentation and amusem
ent Ruru had envisaged various ways to utilize their avatars ranging from combat to evolution ution aiming to keep their true power hidden while navigating the Labyrinth challenges this way we can deal with Intruders without revealing our true identities as powerful beings milim seemed excited about the prospect finding the idea of assuming a weaker form intriguing with everyone on board they prepared to take action Vora suggested dealing with The Intruders first before indulging in their Newfou
nd game like experience Ramirez eagerly anticipated testing her abilities while milum expressed her enthusiasm despite not fully understanding the concept as they stood up they were ready to interfere with green Fury's progress and Implement ruru's plans to hinder them further first they needed to adjust to their avatars then getting proper equipment became crucial they all equipped themselves with Resurrection bracelets for infinite charges ensuring they could respond as needed however being lo
w-level avatars wouldn't be enough to deter green Fury so they decided to visit cobes for weapons and armor crafting despite mum's initial reluctance she eventually agreed to join Ruru demonstrated how to return to their original forms by envisioning the word separate emphasizing the importance of caring for their Avatar cores Vora and Ramirez suggested fitting the cores onto their bracelets for safekeeping a plan rimuru agreed with however milum eager to stay in her slime form didn't wait for i
nstructions and jumped into rimuru's pocket despite her impulsive behavior rimuru decided against scolding her recognizing her childlike enthusiasm thus they set off for cobes ready to equip themselves for their upcoming endeavors after a while Ruru and the Gang arrived at Cobb's Workshop where they were greeted by cob himself as they entered Ruru noticed the workshop was busier than before with more apprentices including Monsters raru apologized for not giving advanced notice of their visit rea
lizing it might have made the staff nervous he explained that he preferred casual interactions but didn't want to inconvenience anyone Ruru reassured the staff advising them not to be too tense around him later Ruru learned about a popularity contest held in Tempest where he was voted as one of the top Idols alongside shuna and Shion with MIM and Ramirez also ranking high in kuro's chamber they discussed the equipment they needed intending to collaborate with garm for armor they decided to visit
G's Workshop causing a stir there as well garm agreed to craft the equipment excited by the creative project with the work expected to take several days they trained themselves to become more accustomed to their avatars engaging in simple tasks like fighting monsters and dealing with traps in The Labyrinth initially they struggled losing to beginner parties and triggering traps with Ramirez and Vora often facing mishaps due to traps while Ruru and milum unaffected by pitfalls forgot to warn the
others recognizing Ramirez's mistake of triggering traps they trained tirelessly sacrificing sleep to improve team teamwork with thought communication they coordinated efficiently utilizing Vora milim and Ramirez's strengths as they awaited their equipment they learned that Team Green Fury had reached floor 40 strategizing carefully understanding the limitations of bosses they proposed having trainy sisters heal them as green Fury approached floor 49 they prepared to confront them confident in
their teamwork despite lacking equipment always eager for a fight they realized they weren't ready for a direct confrontation with Team Green Fury instead they banked on the traps of floor 49 to give them an edge just as they were about to commit to their plan Shion announced that Cobb's preparations were complete excitedly they received their specialized Avatar equipment Ruru got a Death Scythe and Hell garment Vora got a death blade in Hell mail milum got a death stiletto and Crimson Cape that
sprouted Blood Red Wings when equipped and Ramirez upgraded to heavy Living Armor and chose a death axe with their new gear equipped they felt Invincible their weapons and armor though novelty items were incredibly powerful for beginners like them plus the curse placed on them ensured they could never be stolen as they prepared for battle they assessed their Avatar's ruru's ghost focused on magical and spiritual attacks aiming to become a wizard eventually vora's skeleton was versatile capable
of both physical and magical assaults milum slime prioritized speed and precision strikes ideal for ambushes from the ceiling and Ramirez's heavy Living Armor was a defensive Powerhouse evolving into a tank-like roll over time they were all geared up and ready to go their advantage lay in their ability to fight without getting tired giving them the upper hand in prolonged battles as they faced green Fury they quickly realized the battle was going to be a breeze analyzing their avatars objectivel
y would reveal they were already pushing an A in rank with their equipment playing a significant role despite restrictions on their skills abilities like thought communication and quick magic casting gave them an unbeatable Advantage vora's swordsmanship was extraordinary even mimicking moves from manga while mum's incredible speed surpassed all expectations her agility whether on the ground or ceiling left their foes bewildered as a fellow slime Ruru was amazed by these Newfound capabilities Mi
lan was having a blast diving onto enemy backs and stabbing them with her death stiletto often ending battles in one swift move her slime body made her nearly vulnerable to physical attacks and targeting her with magic was a challenge due to her speed Vora and milum admired Ramirez who charged headon into battles with her death axe ignoring any advice given to her despite her Reckless strategy her sturdy heavy fullplate armor and cancel pain ability made her an effective tank drawing attention a
way from the rest of the party raru on the other hand had been experimenting with holy magic which he found surprisingly easy to use by offering prayers in exchange for control over spiritual part particles this newfound power combined with their teamwork made them a formidable Force ultimately leading to their victory over Team Green fury on the 49th floor trying something new paid off when their direct attack failed so they improved their teamwork and used the traps to their advantage Ruru dam
aged the enemy's weapons with the Slime doll and exhausted them with slime rain while ramius distracted them Millan sneaked up on them while Vora and Ramirez isolated their support they crushed their magicians and thieves with their giant slime and forced their core members into the Slime pool the leader of the enemy surprisingly female lamented the dissolution of their weapons revealing they were mercenaries with loyalty to inesia this raised concerns about their motives and Origins despite thi
s they celebrated their Victory acknowledging their strength as a team but rimuru knew they needed to keep everyone focused on their goals to avoid distractions somewhere for marabel once a ruler in Europe now found herself Reborn as an otherworlder in the Kingdom of SRA zo in her past life she wielded immense wealth and viewed War as a mere tool her Reign was built on suffering with battles raging and homes destroyed yet she felt No Remorse now born into a ruling family maribel's family held Sw
ay in the western Nations where a council led by the enigmatic Granville Razzo governed amidst chaos even maribel's own Brothers had never met the five Elders who held power but maribel's memories and determination made her different Granville could not Overlook her presence the progression of society owes much to the concept of money from Trading crops to embracing a money based system civilization has advanced greatly thanks to the convenience and scalability money offers initially coins made
of valuable medals like gold and silver ensured stability in currency value however as Society evolved paper-based transactions emerged leading to the rise of Banks and the issuance of receipts in exchange for money this system system allowed for Lending and earning interest seemingly creating wealth out of thin air yet it also led to the accumulation of unrecoverable debts and economic instability exacerbated by the transition from coins to paper currency marabel drawing from her past experienc
es manipulated this system to her Advantage inflating economic Bubbles and using Wars to offset debts ultimately benefiting the wealthy at the expense of weaker Nations marabel was a skilled master in finance drawing from her memories of her pre previous life and her inherent greed as a ruler her unique skill avarice allowed her to manipulate people's desires gaining control over them gradually observing the world around her she saw an opportunity to exploit its low standards of civilization and
its unified currency system to her Advantage dreaming of ruling the world marabel kept her Ambitions hidden biting her time until she was older with caution she concealed her true intentions ensuring that nobody suspected her true nature finally fin at the age of three she had her first meeting with Granville setting the stage for her future plans so your marabel asked Granville yes grandfather it is a pleasure to meet you replied marabel her greeting not typical for a three-year-old but she ha
d planned for it Granville was different from the others he was above manipulation marabel had methodically brought everyone else under her control by reading their desires but Granville resisted marabo realized that trying to deceive him would have dire consequences instead she chose honesty recognizing Granville as a potential ally she confessed her ability to see and manipulate desires earning granville's respect as they opened up to each other sharing their secrets Marbel saw their partnersh
ip as a once- in a-lifetime Opportunity marabel knew she couldn't rely solely on her intellect as a three-year-old she was determined to secure her position understanding that impressing Granville Razzo the influential figure was crucial her efforts paid off when Granville entrusted her with his Ambitions for peace in equ equality under the Razzo family's rule this alliance between the family founder and marabel driven by her boundless avarus was unique over the years Granville mentored marabel
revealing the inner workings of the Razzo family and the truth behind the God luminus by age 10 marabel second only to Granville in power was ready to take action against raru utilizing her skills to the fullest in the small Kingdom of srao Yuki kagura zaka The Grandmaster of the free Guild was having a conversation with Johan Rosa one of the five Elders of the council and Prince of the kingdom of Rosa they met in crao which housed a safe house operated by the selt foreign information Bureau the
top intelligence agency in the western Nations making it an ideal spot for confidential meetings Johan being a council Mainstay chose this location to avoid detection Yuki reported that the Demon Lord Ruru was becoming suspicious of him despite his efforts to cover his tracks while Johan suggested talking his way out of it Yuki expressed concern about angering raru their relationship was strictly business with the council funding the free Guild and exchange for their services a straightforward
Arrangement on the surface from the Guild's perspective they relied heavily on support from the world's Nations for funding and special access to carry out their work Johan Rosa a key figure in the council and Yuki's benefactor played a crucial role in the Guild's growth over the years Yuki understood the importance of maintaining a good relationship ship with Yan due to his behind the-scenes support when Johan questioned Yuki about defeating the Demon Lord Ruru Yuki expressed the impossibility
of such a task even with a 100 powerful individuals Johan criticized Yuki's past actions particularly his failed conspiracy with Demon Lord Clayman which had disrupted their plans for trade routes and managing threats like the forest of Jura marabel Razo who had devised the plan entered the room unexpectedly seeking answers alongside joh Han and Yuki Marbel turned to Yuki showing little interest in Johan's presence Yuki his attention focused on marabel expressed doubt about defeating Ru especial
ly with Vora by his side marabel inquired about Yuki's encounter with Vora to which he timidly confirmed emphasizing the threat of vora's Freedom Marbel stressed the need to thwart tempest's rise for her family's benefit Johan echoed her concerns recalling vora's past Devastation and urging action despite Johan's queries about Yuki's capability to defeat Ruru Yuki remained Resolute in acknowledging the demon Lord's strength marabel shifted the discussion to their next steps leading Yuki to outli
ne their plan of avoiding direct confrontation and utilizing clayman's Intel for future plans marabel carefully considered her next steps she knew that thwarting Ruru was crucial for the Razzo family's grand plan despite the potential advantages of aligning with Ruru marabel saw their conflicting belief as a barrier her vision involved shaping a world where each Nation controlled its own currency overseen by the council marabel aimed for economic dominance leveraging taxes and conscription to co
ntrol weaker Nations however ruru's rise disrupted her plans as she anticipated him forming alliances with the Western Nations jeopardizing her Ambitions marabel regarded Ruru as incompatible with her goals perceiving him as a threat to her pursuit of Supremacy she firmly believed that only only one ruler could reign supreme and ruru's presence challenged her Authority making him a significant obstacle to her plans marabel knew saying she'd defeat raru was easier than actually accomplishing it a
fter attending the founders Festival to observe him she realized that Tempest was a city full of desires poised to become a global Trend Setter as it grew in importance the razzo's unilateral power would diminish frustrated by ru's influence marabel contemplated rendering him harmless through coercion or persuasion ruling out direct confrontation due to vora's unpredictable response reflecting on Duke Muse's failed attempt marabel acknowledged rimuru's adeptness at leveraging personal connection
s she considered manipulating public sentiment against rimuru by exacerbating food shortages through strategic Market manipulation and fabricated conflicts intending to sway smaller nations against ruru's Council bid it seemed like a straightforward plan for marabel to execute however marabel faced a dilemma she realized that engineering food shortages in smaller Nations could backfire potentially giving Ruru an opportunity to provide Aid and Garner support learning from duke Muse's failed attem
pt she understood the risks of repeating past mistakes aware of her limitations marabel opted for a cautious approach considering the possibility of winning rimuru over to her side despite contemplating compromise marabel reaffirmed her determination not to falter relying on her unique skill aares to exert control over rimuru she had two methods in mind one involving gradually influencing rimuru's desires through repeated interactions and the other a riskier approach swiftly imposing her will up
on him knowing the dangers involved marabel abandoned the latter tactic when dealing with Granville opting for careful planning and deliberation instead marabel understood the limitations of her avarest skill which relied on time and the target's level of Desire without sufficient desire she couldn't exert control over them effectively this was why she couldn't manipulate Hinata the Saints mind as their limited interactions didn't provide enough opportunity however her secret meetings with Yuki
offered ample chances to influence him now her Focus shifted to rimuru despite his outrageous behavior marabel observed that his desires seemed relatively small nevertheless she believed she could gradually gain control over him with consistent effort as a last resort she considered using her final option to assert dominance of over Ruru and potentially even Vora the feared storm dragon with a clear plan in mind marabel decided to continue observing Ruru closely to devise the safest approach to
subdue him but Yuki cautioned against confronting Ruru directly opting instead for kazum disguised as kagali to guide him through the ruins safely Marbel saw an opportunity in this plan and suggested inviting Ruru to join the council knowing it was one of his desires Yuki explained ruru's wish to cooperate with humans which which marabel found foolish she proposed manipulating remur once he joined the council much like she controlled Yuki despite maribel's remarks in front of him Yuki remained o
blivious to her influence highlighting her control over him the conversation ended with speculation about maribel's ability to dominate rimuru comparing him to a child before her Authority when Johan expressed concern about the durability of her control marabel reassured him boasting of her absolute dominance once she influenced someone's desires she possessed the skill avarice embodying greed to the fullest extent ensuring nobody could desire more than her Yan wary of her power complied with he
r request to send a letter to rimuru marabel taking charge effortlessly drafted the letter instilling fear and Johan with her authoritative demeanor even after they left marabel remained immersed in her scheming relishing the prospect of manipulating events to her Advantage back to Tempest the man collapsed to the ground his eyes wide with shock as Crimson particles scattered around him mim's laughter echoed through the hall causing the remaining members of his group to tense up nervously they h
uddled together but it was futile as mum's tornado blade tore through them the powerful attack sliced through multiple enemies at once milum had struck first swiftly taking out one member of the group before raru Unleashed his magic caught off guard the adventurers were defenseless against their coordinated assault as the survivors realized the severity of their situation they Unleashed a flurry of curses towards us they were a group of adventurers challenging the Labyrinth but their surprise at
tack and strategic Advantage proved too much for them now that the adventurers could see them the angry Fighters charged towards them Vora and Ramirez seemed to be enjoying themselves as they held their ground against the attackers With the Enemy stamina visibly dwindling Ruru used his analysis magic to assess the situation he could see the fighters health bars indicating they were nearly depleted confident in his allies abilities Ruru instructed them to handle the remaining enemies on their own
thanks to their teamwork and lack of rear support from the adventurers Vora and Ramirez swiftly dispatched their opponents Ruru reflected on their successful tactic of targeting Scouts and support units first acknowledging that while effective they needed to diversify their strategies as opponents became more Adept at countering them as Ruru reflected on their recent Victory the last Challenger vanished marking the end of another battle his companions Vora and Ramirez celebrated their Triumph b
oasting about their invincibility their purpose in The Labyrinth was clear they were researching new battle techniques to prepare for future Challengers including the formidable Team Green Fury who they had defeated previously despite Team Green Fury's absence ruru's group continued to delve into the Labyrinth keeping the challenges Lively meanwhile news of muki's party reaching floor 40 spread inspiring other Challengers to aim for the same Milestone ru's decision to release videos of Boss Batt
les further fueled excitement among the town's folk drawing attention to their Endeavors to meile and Ruru this presented a business opportunity in a world without TV Labyrinth battle footage became Prime entertainment they considered editing out the graphic Parts but also pondered offering an uncut version for the right price broadcasting and likeness rights were also on the table tasks delegated to meile they saw potential in masayuki smile for endorsement deals and imagined a prosperous futur
e using data from the Labyrinth particularly through rafal's analysis they produced highlight reels for Challengers boosting enthusiasm and even helping one find a girlfriend people now referred to them as the dungeon dominators both fearing and respecting their prowess ru's ghost Avatar sported a fear Aura adding to its intimidating presence while vora's skeleton underwent upgrades to a golden hue thanks to rimuru's experimentation with oral a strong and durable alloy Millum now known as Scarle
t dain's celebrity status for her incredible speed and battle prowess resembling a crimson shooting star ramire adopted a more ominous Aura with a death Aura surrounding her enhancing her formidable presence in battle her aggressive fighting style earned her a reputation as a Berserker Knight surpassing even her original strength their Fame grew rapidly Among The Challengers who now feared and respected them for their strength and Malice despite this their primary focus remained on researching f
ighting techniques within the Labyrinth dedicating themselves to this task wholeheartedly they encountered Challengers who used rare skills in original Magics providing valuable learning opportunities with Raphael's ability to gather data directly from the Labyrinth their research efforts expanded turning the dungeon into a rich source of information additionally they discovered that the knowledge gained in their Avatar forms transferred to their original bodies prompting considerations for new
training methods however their attempt to conquer their own Labyrinth ended in defeat against the formidable bics on floor 50 leading them to prioritize character development for research purposes as they continued their exploration an emergency visitor interrupted their activities signaling a return to their office for further investigation upon entering the room they found shuna and rigard waiting along with someone familiar Frey the ex Demon Lord casually seated in one of the chairs it seemed
she was the emergency visitor Frey's attention immediately turned to milum addressing her with a smile but hinting at an interrogation about an assignment the smile didn't waver but it felt more like a friendly facade masking something unsettling even though the questions weren't directed at them the atmosphere made them uneasy reminiscent of a childhood memory when a friend's unfinished homework was discovered by his mother leading to a tense situation ah the memories when milm saw Frey she pa
nicked trying to explain herself nervously Ruru and the others quickly distanced themselves from the situation emphasizing they weren't involved Vora and Ramirez chimed in apologizing for unintentionally delaying milum from her work and urging her to return Ramirez signaled their solidarity with ru's plan despite mum's tearful plea Frey remained unmoved asserting her control and taking milum away leaving rimuru feeling unable to intervene and hoping to avoid any further entanglement in the situa
tion to you that had been a close call just when rimuru thought they had escaped unscathed shuna's unexpected appearance brought forth a sharp question Ruru felt a phantom sweat forming on their forehead as they scrambled to come up with an excuse however before they could utter a word Vora decided to make a swift exit citing a need to focus on his research following vora's lead Ramirez also left the scene leaving rimuru feeling abandoned panicked and unable to think of a convincing excuse rimur
u watched their companions depart their mind Racing for a solution to avoid shuna's potential anger Ruru turned to Raphael their trusted advisor for help in crafting an excuse to avoid shuna's questioning however Raphael surprised them by advising against making excuses and suggested standing their ground instead confused by this advice Ruru was saved by the timely arrival of meile who entered the room looking flustered following Raphael's guidance Ruru remained composed and greeted Miram mile a
s if they had been expecting them Mira seemed a bit puzzled but went along with ruru's response diffusing the situation smoothly Ruru received a letter from the council and meile asked if they had read it yet suspecting it might be about tempest's admission Ruru was relieved but also impressed by how Raphael predicted the council's actions although Ruru tried to play it cool Raphael pointed out that Ruru had been too focused on games to notice earlier developments Ruru improvised a response abou
t secret investigations which fooled everyone afterward as Ruru read the letter they realized it was indeed an invitation from the council reflecting on the close call Ruru resolved to be more cautious and balance their time between responsibilities and leisure activities the Council of the West is a group of Nations near the forest of Jura that meets monthly in inesia to discuss common issues each Nation big or small has equal say in decisions aiming for the overall benefit of humanity by addre
ssing problems like Monsters disasters and resource distribution funding comes from member nations with larger contributors gaining more representation despite focusing on Collective welfare countries use the council to boost their own Prestige and influence they V for favorable treatment and prioritize their own interests when crisis arise the council's funds were used for decision-making through majority vote among representatives for instance if a dangerous monster appeared the free Guild wou
ld be called upon to handle it with Nations sending adventurers based on their contributions stronger Nations prioritize their own safety leaving weaker ones vulnerable late payments resulted in expulsion leaving Nations without support during crisis contributions varied by representation limiting even powerful Nations like pharmace to around five delegates the fall of pharmace and the rise of the Jura Tempest Federation added tension to council discussions after the Tempest Founders Festival th
ere was chaos in the council's special session with Representatives arguing loudly hanat sakaguchi attended as a guest due to her connection with Demon Lord raru while she could have declined she chose to join as they discussed Tempest admission a crucial matter for the Western Nations hanata used to efficient meetings found the council's disarray frustrating with arguments lacking substance some debated the demon Lord's strength While others praised it leaving Hinata unimpressed by their though
tlessness the Demon Lord Ruru claimed control over The Forest of Jura promising not to send monsters Beyond its borders this reassured Nations fearful of monster attacks especially those near Tempest bordering countries excited by the founders festival and Tempest Prosperity they welcomed ruru's rule seeing potential benefits others facing different threats were cautious relying on groups like The free Guild and Crusaders for protection some skipped the Festival distrustful of monsters larger sa
fer Nations and their dependent saw opportunity while skeptical counselors feared ruru's power and accused border nations of betrayal with conflicting interests at play the meeting grew chaotic many representatives prioritized their own interests prompting discussions about Tempest submission and the potential risks involved some advocated for welcoming Tempest as a friend While others expressed concerns about their respect for international laws representatives from wealthy Nations stirred the
pot guiding discussions towards their desired conclusion Han sympathized with smaller Nations Representatives who lacked information and faced difficult choices despite her desire to speak up Hinata remained silent recognizing the inevitability of tempest's acceptance senior Representatives like Prince Johan Rosa discussed the implications of Allen with Tempest amid concerns about the eastern Empire's movements after Johan's mentioned the Eastern Empire it Peak curiosity and worry among the atte
ndees Hinata observed the shift from polite talk to serious discussion noticing how leaders cautiously shared important details Johan's Revelation about increased military actions by the Eastern Empire brought a hush over the room while hanata and leaders like gazelle dorgo were likely aware of such developments ruru's subtle involvement hinted at a deeper understanding of Eastern Affairs however ruru's motives might have been misunderstood by the assembly Johan's Revelation alarmed many council
members especially those from smaller nations with limited Military strength highlighting the potential challenges they would face due to Regional militarization as Johan addressed the chamber urging everyone to remain calm Hinata recognized that the discussion had shifted to the pressing issue of the Eastern Empire concerns were voiced about how to respond and defend against potential aggression count gabin from inesia called for order emphasizing the significance of ruru's Alliance and the po
tential Aid it could offer against the Eastern threat Yan echoed gabin sentiments suggesting that recognizing Tempest as a member could strengthen their defense this suggestion garnered agreement from many considering the Empire's hostile intentions contrasted with Tempest rational approach the Empire posed a clear danger and aligning with Tempest seemed a logical choice to confront this shared enemy amidst the orchestrated commotion Hinata a non-voting attendee observed the scripted performance
with weariness reflecting on the tediousness of the session her presence primarily served to ensure rimuru's stability providing reassurance to the council members apprehensive about inviting a Demon Lord into their fold the Empire's military action seemed more like a bluff than a real threat especially with obstacles like the forest of Jura and the armed nation of dorgan in their path they missed their chance before Ruru became a Demon Lord in vori appeared leaving them too cautious to make a
move now despite ongoing vigilance from Ruru and gazelle hanata believed the Empire posed little concern Johan and gabin seemed to share her perspective diverting attention to external threat threats while consolidating their own power with tempest's admission approved the meeting concluded leaving Hinata disillusioned with dealings among the nobility after the draining council meeting Hinata was approached by Prince elich the first prince of inesia who sought her assistance despite not knowing
hanata well El casually asked for a favor wanting to test the Demon Lord ruru's Behavior at the next Council Gathering he hoped hanata would provide security fearing removes potential disruption hanata unimpressed by El's attitude reluctantly listened as he explained his request feeling annoyed by his presumptuous demeanor elich accustomed to privilege expected compliance from everyone including Hinata and even his bodyguards assumed she would comply without question Hinata hesitated feeling ske
ptical about Prince El's request she had the right to refuse especially given his arrogant demeanor El praised her extensively citing her renowned strength in past encounter with Ruru but Hinata knew better than to provoke a Demon Lord intentionally despite ruru's kindness he remained a formidable entity and hanata couldn't guarantee victory in another confrontation Eli's persistence graded on her compounded by the intrusion of his bodyguard Riner who assumed she would comply unquestioningly but
Hinata stood her ground citing the non-aggression pact between the Western holy church and Tempest and in warning against angering rimuru both El and rer were taken aback by her refusal unable to comprehend that she would defy their expectations hanata had no intention of complying with Prince El's request especially since it wasn't made Through official channels if the council had made the request formally Hinata wouldn't have had the Liberty to refuse however she was relieved that this direct
approach allowed her to decline without diplomatic repercussions Eli and his bodyguards attempted to pressure her warning of consequences in questioning the Western holy Church's stance on Ruru despite their persistence hanata stood firm in her decision knowing that provoking a Demon Lord like Ruru was unwise as she left the encounter behind inata couldn't shake off the worry about their Reckless intentions and the possibility of a planned scheme nonetheless she resolved to remain cautious in f
uture interactions wary of any potential traps or confrontations with raru with the invitation in hand raru arrived in inesia where he was given luxurious accommodations benimaru was by his side while so gathered information from his spies Ruru missed Rong as company who was often with goba now GTA having recovered from Milan's training faced new challenges as Milan decided to test him regularly in battles against Carolyn raru brought benimaru and shuna along opting for a small group due to pote
ntial complications he left Shion behind to manage Affairs and focused on keeping things orderly other members of his top staff like gel Diablo and hakuro were occupied with various tasks leaving only benimaru shuna and Ruru to attend the meeting inia where they met up with SOI then their first stop inesia was at clothing stores boasting modern Japanese style show Windows attracting many passers by and indicating the city's development Ruru marveled at the tall Windows considering their cost but
noted the store's successful business judging by the crowd he remembered his Town's interest in such windows and decided to adopt the custom quickly producing them with Raphael's help they were shopping at shuna's request and she admired the new fasion determined not to fall behind Ruru generously offered to cover the costs appreciating their hard work he decided to give them all new clothes feeling benimaru and so's battle gear was too imposing for the city streets and thinking shuna could use
some fasionable casual wear instead of her usual Shrine Maiden GARP so raru let benimaru and SAA choose their favorite outfits jackets shirts and skinny jeans for them which surprisingly look good shuna opted for a fluffy white skirt and nice blue vest which Ruru found cute and refreshing they decided to buy several outfits using them as models for future sewing projects Ruru also got a dark blue dress as a souvenir for Shion expecting her to stand out in it after the purchase everyone changed
into their new clothes on site shuna was thrilled with her box of clothes in contrast to shion's usual disappointment benimaru and saai seemed pleased too despite earlier complaints Ruru on the other hand relied on store Clerk's recommendations making quick decisions overall the outing was a success and Ruru was glad to show his appreciation to his hardworking companions after changing into their new clothes Ruru and the others headed to yoshida's Cafe now managed by his trainee which offered th
em a discount as suppliers they planned to meet Hinata there who had arrived earlier in gesia while waiting so briefed Ruru on the rumors and discussions he had gathered from across the Western Nations highlighting the positive response to the founders festival and the growing interest in the dungeon Ruru then inquired about the investigation into the merchants and Duke Muse learning that while there were no direct connections to suspicious figures the merchants had dealings with government offi
cials linked to Duke Muse raising concerns about his involvement so it seemed likely that the merchants were following Muse's orders however since Muse had covered his tracks well Ruru decided not to pursue the investigation further concerned about Muse's potential involvement in a secret group plotting against them Ruru planned to keep him under surveillance however so revealed that Muse had been killed by a long range attack raising suspicions about a powerful and secretive cabal operating wit
hin the Western Nations Ruru began to worry about the cabal's capabilities especially if they had noticed se's investigations indicating a potential threat to their plans so it seemed that Muse was silenced possibly by a highly skilled adversary so AI couldn't detect any presence until Muse fell leaving him feeling disheartened rimuru trying to console him speculated that the attacker must have been using a longrange method like a sniper a concept unfamiliar to benimaru and soei however Hinata m
entioned Yuki having a handgun surprising everyone Hinata's sudden appearance startled Ruru embarrassing him in front of the others who found it amusing shuna scolded them while Ruru chuckled at himself realizing his mistake in acting hottie despite his momentary embarrassment there was no malicious intent detected with hanata join them they all decided to order lunch enjoying a variety of dishes for a reasonable price after the meal raru opted for coffee with sugar and milk aiming for a balance
of bitter and sweet flavors hanata couldn't resist teasing raru about his drink Choice likening it to a cafe oate and then made a playful comment about ru's outfit suggesting it appeared youthful despite shuna's attempt to reassure raru the remark seemed to leave raru feeling a bit self-conscious regretting trusting the store employees fasion advice despite the momentary discomfort they all continued their conversation with rimuru quietly pondering the comment as they moved on to other topics w
ith the late Duke Muse's murder on their minds they speculated about the weapon used considering the possibility of a sniper rifle and not a questioned whether handguns had enough range for such an attack prompting them to ponder the existence of sniper rifles in their world Ruru decided to describe his vision of a sniper rifle to his companions through thought communication receiving mixed reactions while benimaru wasn't particularly impressed SOI recognized the threat it posed acknowledging hi
s lack of countermeasures as a bodyguard shuna expressed eagerness to create her own sniper rifle sparking concern from Ruru about introducing such powerful weapons into their world's Warfare Dynamics aware of the destructive potential of guns from his knowledge of another world Ruru hesitated to endorse their development preferring to focus on other means of defense against Magic threats well magic doesn't run out like bullets do but making stronger guns could still be a problem if they end up
in the wrong hands let's keep our gun research lowkey for now Ruru suggested considering the potential dangers of widespread gun ownership they decided to maintain confidentiality and focus on Research only calming shuna's eagerness suddenly Raphael warned of the risk of Suspicion falling on someone near the victim if a shooting occurred prompting riru to realize the danger of Being Framed from murder they resolved to be cautious at the upcoming council meeting mindful of the Potential Threat of
magic infused bullets and the risk of being targeted due to their prominence SOI pledged to enhance security showing his proactive approach to the situation Ruru expressed gratitude for so's Assurance in handling suspects then redirected the conversation to the reason for his summoning he hadn't been briefed yet on the agenda for the upcoming council meeting but he suspected it was about tempest's integration into the council despite rumors circulating about dragons and Demon Lords causing trou
ble Ruru remained confident in his assessment inata seemed skeptical prompting Raphael to deduce her current thoughts Ruru realized his sneering reaction to Hinata's explanation might have backfired but he couldn't shake off his worries about the upcoming council meeting while he hadn't received any official briefing yet he speculated about various topics they might discuss causing him some anxiety however Raphael's confidence in the subject being tempus admission reassured him somewhat Hinata c
autioned him against making any missteps during the QA session emphasizing the importance of maintaining composure as a Demon Lord Ruru acknowledged her advice aware of the implications for lubus reputation if he were to falter as the conversation shifted to se's findings rimuru remained attentive curious about the motives behind the ministerial level officials interest in Tempest defensive capabilities against the Eastern Empire and not as quick understanding of so's Point hinted at her awarene
ss of the situation while benam maru's Assurance eased so's concerns Ruru confident in his own analysis and Raphael's predictions sought to reassure so further rimuru explained his reasoning considering potential Invasion routes for the Empire and the challenges associated with each option despite so's serious demeanor ruru's logical approach aimed to alleviate his worries by dissecting the situation logically the SE route was risky due to the presence of large sea creatures like spe tuna which
could easily damage ships even military vessels were vulnerable to these creatures making the journey perilous and only attempted by skilled Merchants as for the canat mountains route it led through the Dragon Nest where dragons ruled and posed a significant threat to any large army passing through negotiation with the dragons was impossible and if they perceived any hostility they would attack without Mercy additionally traversing the rugged mountains was difficult especially during winter when
snow and ice blocked the path making it impassible therefore any wise strategist would avoid this route altogether so the only viable route left was through the forest of Jura which belonged to the Demon Lord considering the presence of Vora the Storm Dragon who had become widely known after defeating the pharmace Army the empire was hesitant to make any aggressive moves this fear had restrained them even before vora's Awakening and now they were practically immobilized spread rumors about Vora
power had likely deterred them from taking action against us however Raphael reminded them to remain cautious as situations could change rapidly and new information could alter their assumptions despite their suspicions about the Empire's intentions conducting a thorough investigation was challenging due to their limited resources so I's efforts with his shadow familiars proved ineffective against the Empire's protective barrier leaving them with few options for Espionage it was challenging to
find suitable candidates for risky missions in unknown territories limiting their choices to individuals recommended by SOI detaching them from current tasks would disrupt their operations soai despite his talents could only deploy six replications at once needing to reserve some for emergencies while some Representatives spread rumors about the Empire's actions hanata offered to conduct investigations herself showing her cautious nature akin to Raphael's guidance despite initially underestimati
ng her raru agreed considering Raphael suggestion to investigate dorgan's military activities due to its underground cities Hinata accepted the task including examining the structure of the Dwarven Kingdom reflecting on the importance of caution Ruru appreciated Hinata's proactive approach and agreed to her assistance recognizing the need to address potential threats promptly they continued their discussion in the cafe shielded by a magical barrier ensuring privacy Hinata warned rimuru about peo
ple trying to manipulate them especially concerning milit matters urging caution she explained that joining the council meant managing the forest of Jura a condition unanimously agreed upon by member nations to defend against the empire Hinata advised Ruru to be cautious about admitting certain intentions openly as other leaders might exploit them she suggested that deploying troops to other nations could establish obligations to Ruru potentially enhancing their influence as they wrapped up thei
r discussion over lunch Ruru and the others considered the idea of deploying their army to foreign lands for peacetime purposes seeing it as a way to expand their influence despite some reservations they all agreed it was a strategic move hanata then warned Ru about potential trouble at the upcoming event advising caution and restraint raru assured her that he understood and they parted ways Han's concern puzzled Ruru but he acknowledged her intentions nonetheless with that settled they left the
cafe ready to face whatever challenges awaited them at the event the next day Ruru and his companions benimaru SOI and shuna dressed smartly in suits made their way to the council's meeting Hall despite carrying weapons concealed within ruru's stomach they appeared unarmed thanks to Hinata's briefing Ruru felt confident about the council meeting while some counselors might seek to exploit them ruru's worries about his admission to the council had dissipated he hoped to be recognized as a friend
to humankind a step towards his vision of a world where humans and monsters lived in harmony however he acknowledged the complexities of dealing with humans greed and their focus on personal gain contrasting with the simpler nature of monsters with these thoughts in mind Ruru tempered his expectations for the meeting ahead upon arriving at the council Hall Ruru was greeted warmly by several counselors from neighboring Nations who sought to improve relations after hearing positive feedback about
him from Founders Festival attendees despite Hinata's earlier warnings Ruru felt at ease as the counselors expressed admiration for his sociability and extended invitations for future events however his mood quickly soured when another group of Representatives seemingly more influential dismissed his Entourage and asserted their superiority so ya communicating via thought communication explain the hierarchy within the council or social standing dictated interactions despite feeling frustrated r
ururu reluctantly engaged with the condescending Representatives who offered to teach him Noble etiquette much to his Chagrin a simple question from Ruru was met with condescending laughter from the nobility leaving him unsure if they were intentionally rude or just naturally stuck up despite their demeanor Ruru found it preferable to be treated with familiarity rather than fear or so he thought the Nobles expressed interest in ruru's projects particularly the magit Trin system and offered to su
pport it albeit with expectations of favors in return feeling increasingly frustrated by their demands and lack of consideration for his priorities Ruru struggled to maintain his composure the representative from lakia in particular seemed to be hinting at a bribe disregarding ru's status as a Demon Lord despite his irritation rimuru knew he had to exercise patience and diplomacy in dealing with these demanding Nobles the Nations near the forest of jurac monster threats while those farther Inlan
d enjoyed peace and security despite their prosperity these Inland Nations didn't seem to regard Ruru a Demon Lord with much importance which disappointed him dealing with demanding Nobles rimuru struggled to maintain his composure feeling frustrated and regretful for entertaining their requests he considered yelling at them and realized the burden he unintentionally placed on his agent Meo mile employing a polite but vague response tactic Ruru managed to deflect their demands relieved when they
finally left reflecting on the experience Ruru found it taxing but valuable hoping to avoid further trouble as he entered the council Hall as the attendants guided them to their seats benimaru expressed disbelief at ruru's decision to let the demanding Nobles go sa and shuna quickly defended Ruru praising his calm demeanor and broad-mindedness which Ruru decided to go along with despite his inner anger Ruru appreciated their support and took the opportunity to impart some advice to benimaru abo
ut dealing with such situations he spent some time lecturing them on how to interact with humans relying on sui and shuna's misinterpretation of his emotions to maintain Harmony within the group the seats were arranged like a fan with Ruru at the base where the chairman would normally sit drawing everyone's attention to him his associates stood behind him and the chairman hosting from a safer spot seemed wary probably because Ruru was a Demon Lord as the meeting began Ruru had to stay composed d
espite the pressure hanata had briefed him on the agenda which included Tempest joining the Council of the West the conditions debated were about following international law accessing the economic sphere and Prov providing Military Support adhering to international law was fine for Ruru as it meant each Merchant would follow the rules of the country they operated in to ensure fairness Tempest needed its own laws which Raphael ruru's adviser helped draft by referencing laws from various Nations t
hey already sent these laws to the council so that part was sorted out following access to their economy raised some issues in this world there were no patents so whoever made the best version of Something usually one however there was a threat known as the the Heavenly Army that attacked whenever civilization advanced too much destroying cities that's why there was no gas or electricity there despite this life was good because of magic and Magic driven items which provided for basic needs like
food clothing and shelter the cities were pleasant to live in but the problem arose when people started learning about their technology like the locki and guy asking about magit trains this led to debates among member nations during the conference with some wanting a share in their technology while open markets weren't an issue being expected to share all their Tech was concerning as it could lead to exploitation in the future this made rimuru realize why he was worried in the first place regard
ing the third condition about sharing military power there needed to be some discussion following Hinata's advice SOI conducted more research it was clear that some Nations wanted to utilize their military strength under the guise of cooperation but the same applied to them as well Tempest would manage the forest of Jura dealing with monster related issues which was agreed upon early on this Arrangement worked well for them they would cover the expenses for defending the forest which pleased the
council and ensured stability in world affairs smaller Nations also sought their assistance in defense especially against flying monsters which posed a significant threat these nations couldn't afford extensive defense budgets and relied on patrols and adventurers Tempest proposed a defense fee Arrangement allowing Nations to utilize their services while strengthening their position and influence moreover in the event of an Empire attack Tempest strategic location made them a valuable Ally for
rear support the goal was to establish overwhelming military superiority encouraging other nations to align with them for Mutual benefit as each representative presented their demands the chairman eventually turned to Ruru asking for any objections to the conditions set for the Jura Tempest federation's admission Ruru realized he needed to respond tactfully to avoid consenting to everything without proper consideration he felt annoyed that such important matters weren't discussed and debated on
paper beforehand with Raphael's help remu prepared a list of doubts and alternative suggestions for each condition ensuring he still benefited even if taken advantage of Ruru handed the documents to benimaru who delivered them to the chairman leaving him surprised by the thorough revisions Ruru offered to discuss any concerns but the chairman requested time for debate acknowledging he couldn't Rush the process Ruru agreed knowing he could deepen ties with accepting Nations if necessary rimuru co
uldn't hold back anymore his frustration boiling over as he watched the desk suspended in the air before crashing to the ground and Nat's cold gaze spoke volumes without a word confirming his suspicions with a heavy stomp rru obliterated the desk feeling a mix of satisfaction and regret he tried to maintain his composed demeanor but the Relentless demands of the counselors pushed him to his Breaking Point despite being known for his patience and maturity dealing with these greedy self-serving in
dividuals tested his limits unlike anything before it was a stark contrast to his usual interactions with milum highlighting the unpleasant reality of facing a room full of unappealing materialistic old men driven by their insatiable desires it's all started after Ruru hand overed the document after a long break the meeting restarted when the representative handed over a list of Demands the chairman seemed tired the demands were unre reasonable they wanted a new train line weapons control of a s
pecial place and taxes all in favor of them Ruru got angry quickly the demands weren't fair at all Ruru decided they'd rather not deal with humans than agree to such unfair terms Ruru got really mad and smashed the desk making everyone quiet down shuna with a smile backed ramu up making the counselors scared Ruru asked the chairman a question but the chairman just stayed quiet feeling ashamed Ruru wanted answers and wasn't going to accept silence Ruru explained that their nation was already stro
ng economically and just wanted to join the council to show they weren't enemies to humans but if the council didn't want that Ruru wouldn't push it Ruru spoke calmly but it made the representatives scared Ruru didn't use any special powers to scare them more he just wanted to express their opinions and feelings the representatives started making excuses saying they didn't mean any harm with their demands but Ruru got annoyed listening to their excuses he didn't like being called Sir instead of
a proper title like King it felt like they weren't respected as a leader of their Nation raru felt like the representatives looked down on them in their country which made him really mad he could handle being looked down on personally but not their whole country Ruru as a Demon Lord expected to be treated with respect but this situation was worse than he thought he questioned the motive behind the demands suggesting it seemed like they wanted to be treated like slaves the councilors argued again
st this but negotiating with them was frustrating Ruru wondered if Yuki who manipulated these counselors was incredibly cunning he wished he could be as cunning but doubted his ability he heard a voice maybe Raphael's but dismissed at his imagination feeling he was relying too much on his assistant raru shook off these thoughts and focused on the counselors rururu realized he didn't know how to fix the mess he created by getting angry the representatives were desperate for a solution and so was
he suddenly a voice Raphael suggested removing spiritual interference affecting the room Ruru agreed without thinking as soon as they did the counselors started speaking up acknowledging ruru's anger and questioning the unfair demands Ruru felt relieved knowing Raphael helped again Ruru tried to act cool but shuna noticed the change and praised them Raphael explained that it was a type of spiritual interference skill and ruru's anger inadvertently canceled it Ruru suggested that the spiritual in
terference affected the counselor's judgment impressing shuna and the crew they agreed with ru's explanation avoiding mentioning their own anger Outburst this excuse also helped justifi their actions to Hinata however rimuru still wondered who caused the interference they decided not to dwell on it and focused on the current problems the councelors were confronting the group responsible for the unfair demands who seemed unfazed Ruru then noticed some strange movements in her footsteps suspecting
a planned action they considered the possibility of a setup or a threat from distant Nations as soldiers entered the chamber led by a larger man rimuru prepared for what might come next the large man came in shouting insulting rimuru and trying to provoke a fight rimuru and their friends were surprised and puzzled by his behavior realizing it was part of a plan however Raphael confirmed the man didn't have any deep intentions Ruru calmly introduced themselves trying to understand the man's moti
ves despite ruru's attempts to reason with him the man persisted claiming he wanted to defeat Ruru and control all monsters Ruru didn't understand what he meant and felt confused by his words Ruru noticed the man holding an orb of domination a powerful artifact however Raphael reassured Ruru that it wouldn't work on them Ruru decided to stand up to confront the situation causing panic among the counselors the chairman tried to calm Ruru down insisting that nobody from the council was behind the
man's actions he suggested Consulting with lady hanata for confirmation Ruru trusted the chairman and hanata and decided to wait and observe as the councilors questioned the situation they realized that elia's royal family emblem on the solders armor indicated they weren't involved it seemed like a smaller group acted independently causing chaos amidst the chaos hanata stepped in to confront the large man named Riner she scolded him for disrupting the council session and reminded him that soldie
rs weren't allowed inside the chairman also joined in reprimanding the group however instead of Riner count gabin of inesia claimed responsibility for bringing the soldiers to discipline Ruru this shocked the chairman and other counselors as it implicated a fellow counselor in the situation a representative Johan Rosa a prince expressed his outrage siding with Ruru despite the verbal abuse Ruru decided to endure it realizing that Hinata's impartial observation could work in their favor as tensio
ns escalated gaban declared hostility towards Ruru claiming that Riner the strongest man in inesia was there to defeat Ruru and make them his Pawn this declaration shocked many counselors who protested against gin's actions however gayan remained steadfast supported by several counselors just as the situation seemed dire a man Prince elich entered the chamber seemingly in charge hanata acknowledging him as the prince indicated his authority Prince elich accused hanata of abandoning her Duty as g
uardian of humankind due to fear of Ruru this angered Hinata but Prince elri continued to provoke her insulting her and challenging her abilities rimuru felt uneasy witnessing the confrontation realizing the gravity of the situation as tensions Rose now Ruru found himself targeted again Prince El's disrespectful Behavior towards hanata escalated with Riner making inappropriate comments hanata remained composed outwardly though Ruru sensed her inner turmoil hanata countered riner's advances by ex
pressing interest in Ruru unsettling them both as tensions Rose hinat questioned Prince El's tolerance for riner's Behavior but El brushed it off claiming riner's power Justified his actions suddenly El signaled for reinforcements revealing gayi previously defeated by Delta and members of the green Fury team among them was a mysterious figure in a green robe possibly connected to the sons of the Val elri introduced G now riner's Aid to camp and the leader of the sons of the velte emphasizing his
powerful team assembled to defeat Ruru he belittled ruru's strength claiming there were many like them around despite El's confidence Raphael warned Ruru that fighting back would damage his reputation Ruru realized starting a fight as a Demon Lord in front of influential people wasn't wise sticking to his policy of only fighting Challengers who conquered his Labyrinth he noticed someone in the chamber was angrier than him which oddly calmed him down hanata addressed Prince elich warning him of
the consequences of his actions while Ruru observed her composure despite attempts from other counselors to defy El's group Ruru recognized he wasn't rejected by the council rather it was a few individuals causing trouble Hinata emphasized her role as an impartial Observer ensuring Fair proceedings and refused to tolerate recklessness regardless of El's assurances of safety hanata tried to reason with elich but he seemed unreceptive other counselors joined in expressing outrage at the chaos unfo
lding Riner boasted about taking control of rimuru further provoking Hinata meanwhile the chairman and others spoke out against the disorder the leader of the sons of the velti clarified their role and warned elri about his actions jeopardizing their agreement a member of green Fury acknowledged rimuru's power instilling fear in the room while gay sided with Riner displaying animosity towards raru in the midst of the stalemate elri took charge and called for order prompting gabin support elri th
en presented a choice to the counselors urging them to either join his side and defeating the Demon Lord or side with Ruru and betray humankind he proposed a vote confident in his majority support which hinted at possible bribery among the counselors despite the unethical tactics some counselors Rose an agreement revealing the collusion rimuru acknowledged the disappointing turn of events but remained calm ready to accept the outcome it seemed like things were unfolding as expected according to
the report Raphael had uncovered secret ledgers detailing bribes among the councilors providing undeniable evidence of corruption despite Raphael's Assurance of Victory without revealing the evidence the vote proceeded with elich prematurely declaring success however only a minority of counselors stood in agreement realizing they were outnumbered by those still seated it became evident that the majority opposed slaying the Demon Lord indicating a change of heart likely due to the removal of earl
ier spiritual interference they regained their senses and realized their foolishness siding with Ruru in the end the spiritual interference seemed to manipulate their desires strongly A Dangerous Power similar to masay Yuki's Chosen One the possibility of someone targeting individuals with such skills raised concerns despite sympathizing with the affected counselors raru acknowledged the flaws in the council system where a few individuals could sway important decisions but then there was the mat
ter of those who had stood up they needed to be held accountable for their actions before that they needed to ensure that everyone understood what had transpired hey take a breath and look around the voice said calmly to elich elich hadn't yet realized the outcome of the vote displaying his ignorance what are you a clown came the retort eliciting a laugh from those around even hanada typically composed chimed in she declared the vote fair and lawful suggesting that the council would conduct furt
her investigations Eli's reaction was rather amusing he appeared to be throwing a childish tantrum Hinata and the others couldn't help but smile at the absurdity of it all then gaban attempted to issue a threat by hinting at withdrawing his nation's support however the chairman intervened sensing something suspicious in Gavin's statement it seemed there was more to Gavin's threat than initially met the eye examining the scene closely Ruru discerned the intricate details of the transactions anti
flooding Construction in the Kingdom of rybach food support for the drought in carnada they've made many other Promises of support to an assortment of Nations and this is how they were meant to pay you back de huh but if you're going to cut off that support after they stopped taking your orders it's all but admitting to the malignant bribery you've been engaging in raru conly pointed out causing elri and gaban to react with shock Ruru maintained a composed demeanor bluffing his opponents with a
light smile now El's allies were panicking while the chairman seemed to understand the situation as some counselors attempted to sit down unnoticed so's sticky steel thread kept them in place the sons of the velte leader acknowledged the end of their business transaction with elri signaling victory for rimuru's side however there were still some stubborn individuals unwilling to accept defeat the situation es Al at as Riner and elich remained defiant disregarding the council's authority to achie
ve their goals Riner brandishing the orb of domination threatened to subdue Ruru while gu soldiers blocked the exit preventing anyone from leaving despite the Chairman's protests the soldiers remained steadfast capturing him and the other counselors it was clear that Riner and his allies were determined to proceed with their plan even if it meant defying the rules of the chamber as tensions escalated hanata stepped forward determined to confront Riner and his allies despite not being armed her r
esolve was clear and Riner oblivious to the true extent of her abilities underestimated her meanwhile guy expressed his eagerness to face Ruru relying on a special sword and boasting of his strength however his overconfidence masked his lack of true Talent leaving him less of a threat seeing the situation unfold shuna intervened showing her Fierce determination to defend Ruru it was clear that their opponents had underestimated their resolve and now they were about to face the consequences looki
ng around rimuru noticed benimaru Frozen in place sharing the same sentiment guy continued his taunts belittling Ruru while facing off against shuna deciding to let shuna Take the Lead Ruru remained composed knowing shuna was more than capable of handling the situation as guy drew his sword shuna's confidence only grew reassured by her skill and assessing gu's abilities with soe ready to intervene if needed Ruru cheered shuna on as the battle commenced watched by the council leaders and to every
one's surprise the fight ended swiftly first it was Hinata versus Riner hanata dressed fancy for the council moved swiftly towards Riner despite her formal attire she was ready for action Riner struggled to keep up with her surprised by her strength with a quick move Hinata grabbed riner's hand and shoulder effortlessly throwing him off his feet as for gayi he swung his sword at shuna as promised but she effortlessly broke it with her fan guy was stunned by this and started to protest but shuna
urged him to fight seriously despite his indignation shuna's martial arts skills were clearly Superior leaving gu struggling to keep up shuna continued to dominate the fight using her Jiu-Jitsu moves to knock him down then she cast a powerful spell trapping guy in a magic circle although guy understood the magic he couldn't escape it the spell Unleashed a burst of holy magic leaving G half naked and defeated but alive sitting on the floor in tears shuna admitted her spell didn't work as planned
but her smile remained despite her claim using disintegration to remove only gu's armor was practically impossible without perfect spell control nevertheless shuna's rapid progress in mastering holy magic showcased her as a magical Prodigy likely aided by her parser skill meanwhile Hinata effortlessly overwhelmed Riner leaving him cowering on his knees and wetting himself in fear despite the clear outcome gabban and El struggled to accept the reality of Hinata's strength highlighting their denia
l of the situation riner's pitiful State served as a stark reminder of the power dynamics at play concluding what was ultimately a one-sided confrontation with the confrontation settled Ruru surveyed the people standing by their seats focusing on elri who seemed uneasy in the front row the sons of the VT stood nearby clearly wanting no part in further conflict Ruru questioned El R's intentions prompting him to back down and then turned to attention to the other counselors who had stood up despit
e their attempts to explain Ruru ignored them knowing they were powerless under sei's influence to onlookers it might have seemed like a young girl exerting dominance over adults a comical sight indeed reflecting on the failed attempt to manipulate him Ruru pondered how to resolve the situation realizing Raphael's intervention had tipped the scales in his favor however a sudden report alerted Ruru to a murderous intent directed at elich signaling that the situation was far from over oh ruru's Ma
gic sense skill detected danger nearby and he quickly used mind accelerate to assess the situation through his magical senses he spotted a red-haired girl with a small black handgun identified as a Walter P99 which had a range of 55 yards remur reasoned that their chamber fortified with anti-magic defenses was Secure against such attacks however just as he pondered the impossibility of a successful shot the girl fired and Ru watched in disbelief as the bullet vanished Into Thin Air Raphael ident
ified this phenomenon as spatial connection a form of spatial motion leaving Ruru puzzled and concerned about the new found threat spatial connection a skill that creates portals between two points in space allowed the red-haired woman to Target elri from a mile away with pinpoint accuracy she deployed the skill creating a portal near elr's head unleashing a lethal bullet traveling at incredible speed Ruru unable to intervene phys physically activated the ultimate skilled bth Lord of gluttony wh
ich intercepted the bullet rendering it harmless hanata and the VT leader approached elri who was visibly shaken while alarms sounded throughout the chamber signaling the need for an adjournment due to the security breach as the chamber settled Ruru attended to the necessary tasks including directing Sai to capture the Assassin in coordinating with the ongoing investigation meanwhile discussions among security personnel and leaders revealed that the assassination attempt aimed to frame Ruru by t
argeting elri potentially complicating Tempest admission to the council rimuru reassured elich of his safety explaining that the failed attempt likely dissuaded further threats despite being a prince El's credibility suffered due to his recent actions diminishing his chances of ascending the throne despite his Royal status as the situation unfolded Ruru extended a hand to elich offering a perspective Beyond kingship elich now resigned to his errors acknowledged his folly and submitted to the sec
urity team it became increasingly apparent that Gavin orchestrated the scheme likely manipulated by an unseen Force raru considered the significance of capturing the sniper and turned his attention to gabin pressing him for answers despite Gavin's attempts to deflect blame the mounting evidence against him left little room for denial Witnesses including Johan corroborated the accusations leaving gaban in a precarious position defenses crumbling under scrutiny as gabin stuck to his story Ruru pon
dered the difficulty of pinning anything on him without solid evidence recognizing the resilience of nobility like gaban suddenly the door opened announcing the arrival of King ail whose presence commanded respect from everyone in the chamber after acknowledging the trouble caused by his son the king offered his apology and appreciation to Ruru seeking to build a positive relationship Ruru accepted the apology and shook hands with with King AEL feeling reassured by his sincerity and willingness
to work together effectively concluding their reconciliation as everyone stood up it was clear that king ael's bow to Ruru wasn't meant for public record given its unusual nature the king then turned his attention to gabin who seemed surprised by the intervention King aiel called for Magical inquisitors to assess gabon's case leading gaban to plead desperately for Mercy to no avail the royal guard swiftly took gab and Riner and gu way despite their attempts to resist demonstrating the Kingdom's
formidable power rimuru recognized this as a show of strength to impress their allies confirming engle's status as a superpower with skilled enforcers at their disposal that was their way of showing strength like a warning not to cross them King agel had to stay sharp to prevent someone like Ruru from taking advantage of him if elich had succeeded agel might have used ruru's power to make inesia dominant dealing with cunning nobility required some level of malice after the king's Entourage left
They confiscated the orb of domination but Ruru had already disabled it discreetly the legislative session continued with less energy and Ruru managed to pass all the day's important resolutions without much resistance Tempest was recognized as a nation officially joined the council and was assigned military rights raru felt satisfied with his approach relying on his companion's strength instead of resorting to violence with the session concluded they left the chamber marking the end of a tumult
uous day Glenda the skilled X mercenary aimed her gun with deadly Precision her trusty weapon felt like an extension of her own body never needing maintenance due to her special sniper skill this skill granted her exceptional senses the ability to predict actions and control over space itself with these abilities Glenda could shoot accurately from any Vantage Point bypassing obstacles and ignoring gravity however facing Diablo she realized her usual tactics wouldn't work despite using both regul
ar and Magic infused bullets Diablo remained unaffected Glenda's instincts screamed at her to flee as her predictive skill showed only defeat despite her formidable abilities Diablo proved to be an unbeatable opponent teaching her a harsh lesson about her limitations that day Glenda pushed her magic sense skills to their limits for the assassination attempt she carefully chose a spot just a foot away from her Target ensuring that even the slightest movement wouldn't disrupt her plan but to her s
hock the bullet vanished before hitting the prince's head a feat seemingly impossible without intervention she suspected the Demon Lord feeling the weight of her failure and the consequences of disappointing her bosses marabel and Elder Granville caught off guard she encountered Sai a covert agent of the Demon Lord who made it clear that escape was not an option Glenda realized she had underestimated her opponent resigning herself to the consequences of her actions the failed assassination meant
dire consequences for Glenda if captured as she'd seen happen to many of her comrades determined to escape she confronted her foe SOI who anticipated her attack despite his warning Glenda engaged in combat using both her gun and knife SOI dodged her attacks with minimal effort but Glendon noticed his aversion to unnecessary movements adjusting her strategy she continued her assault observing so's guarded response impressed by his skill Glenda acknowledged him as one of her toughest opponents ex
cluding Diablo whom she deemed unbeatable so's subtle movement signal danger to Glenda prompting her to swiftly Dodge backward creating distance between them Glenda recognized the wire that had Advanced toward her original position impressed by Glenda's instincts so acknowledged her skill prompting a brief exchange before Glenda fired a gunshot not aimed at SOI seizing the opportunity she mixed a Magic Bullet with her regular shots aiming to catch SE off guard striking him in the right shoulder
she sent him flying back revealing his vulnerability to her tactic although Glenda laughed at her apparent Victory she remained Vigilant knowing the fight wasn't over so having lost his right arm stood again presenting Glendo with an opportunity to finish him off with a Magic Bullet cautiously steadying her aim for the final blow so reassured Glenda about her fate mentioning sir ruru's intentions to capture her for information angered by his words Glenda fired Five Magic Bullets towards so's hea
d and heart utilizing her warp shots technique to ensure his demise convinced of her Victory Glenda relaxed momentarily only to be shocked when so reappeared behind her seemingly unharmed SOI explained his replication skill which allowed him to create multiple physical bodies leaving Glenda stunned and realizing her grave mistake with no time to waste Glenda prepared for a desperate last stand against the replicated saai on a balcony surr rounded by blooming flowers a girl a boy and an old man g
athered around a table it was marabel Yuki and Johan marabel admitted their failure calmly indicating it was part of the plan Yan expressed slight sympathy for duan's downfall reflecting on his devotion marabel speculated on gab's motives suggesting he might have developed affection for inesia King the conversation shifted to the magical inquisitors with Johan noting their impudence and strength marabel utilizing her a rule had orchestrated Gavin's actions to provoke the inquisitor's interventio
n aiming to gather information about them the chaos gaban caused by targeting the Demon Lord rimuru served maribel's purpose well marabel had achieved her goal of uncovering the secrets of the inquisitors learning they were infused with monster Force to become magic born beings to her they were merely tools lacking sentience in their magic born form but regaining it when transformed back despite their strength Marbel saw them as little more than use ful pawns Yan realized maro's true intentions
understanding that her ultimate goal was to eliminate Ruru and gain insight into his Internal Affairs feeling a sense of fear towards maribel's power Johan cautiously discussed the idea of using the inquisitors against Ruru but marabel dismissed it emphasizing the vast power gap between them instead she revealed her belief that humans were inferior to monsters and expressed concern about ruru's Potential Threat in the future striking fear even even in Johan's heart Johan urged marabel to explain
further about the danger posed by Ruru the demon Lord's immense power and the potential consequences if he were to negotiate with other nations marabel emphasized that rimuru's strength went beyond military might he could shape the rules and dictate terms essentially controlling the entire region she warned that while Tempest May initially follow the council's rules they could eventually impose their own values leading to a peaceful takeover of power marabel ridiculed the council for their igno
rance and stressed the urgency of stopping Ruru before it was too late especially considering the short life span of humans compared to demon Lords if they didn't act now the razzo's goal would be in Jeopardy marabel firmly rejected the idea of trusting a Demon Lord emphasizing that their values were fundamentally different from humans when news arrived of Glenda's capture Johan and marabel were both shocked as Glenda's survival instincts were highly regarded Glenda was a a powerful asset a prod
uct of the Roso family's summoning program and her defeat seemed unbelievable to Johan who thought in typical human terms marabel however saw it as an opportunity to control Ruru despite Yuki's warning about the danger of facing the Demon Lord Millum during an upcoming ruins Expedition marabel remained Resolute in her decision to set a trap for Ruru seeing it as the only solution to their problems Yuki expressed concern but maribel's plan was already set in motion in Yuki's view winning rimuru's
trust first seemed like the sensible approach but marabel was adamant against it fearing that giving raru more time would only lead to more trouble unable to prevent milum from joining in an upcoming Expedition Yuki suggested building trust with Ruru first but marabel insisted on taking down both demon Lords simultaneously Johan protested deeming it impossible and Reckless but marabo remained determined dismissing Yuki's objections and proposing to use a dangerous artifact from the Dragon's Nes
t to incite mum's anger Yan tried to reason with marabel but she was Resolute in her decision shutting down any opposition and proceeding with her plan as Johan struggled against maribel's determination Yuki offered insights into their plan realizing its potential for success they considered mim's likely involvement and how it could distract Ruru providing them with an opportunity to take over his mind however Yuki expressed concern about the storm drag 's intervention if their plan failed or if
rur resisted Marbel dismissed these worries assuring Yuki and instructing him to focus on defeating rimuru trusting in maribel's judgment Yuki agreed to proceed with the plan marabel informed by her grandfather's teachings about demon Lords saw deeper implications in their actions understanding the political Dynamics and the need to thwart ru's rule with Yuki's cooperation they elaborated on their scheme leaving Johan to merely hope for success as they plotted to suppress Ruru for good after th
e long conference Ruru and everyone else regrouped at the cafe Ruru was worn out his tie loosened he could have used spatial motion to go home but since SEI hadn't caught the culprit yet he decided to stay the conference had been exhausting especially with Prince El's intrusion and gabin scheming gaban a highlevel noble was taken away by the magical inquisitors While others involved in the conspiracy were saved by diplomatic immunity but would likely face investigation from their home Nations ri
muru having submitted ledgers as evidence planned to alert authorities about the criminals among the innocent counselors sipping his coffee he reflected on the day's events feeling relieved that others had taken action before him given his position as a Demon Lord Hinata and shuna calmly recounted their interactions with the rude counselors framing them as lessons in Etiquette rather than displays of anger benimaru however admitted to nearly losing control of his temper acknowledging shuna inter
vention raru surprised by benam maru's Revelation cautioned him against such Behavior knowing the consequences could be dire despite benam maru's attempt to brush it off with a joke raru sensed the seriousness of the situation reflecting on the need to choose a representative for the next council meeting Ruru sipped his coffee their conversation was interrupted by so's report sir Ruru I have captured the Assassin Ruru was impressed by so's efficiency in capturing the Assassin feeling reassured b
y his reliable performance the Assassin remained tight lipped about her identity but referred to Ruru as Diablo's boss sparking curiosity Ruru speculated that she meant Diablo known for his high standards in ruthless nature although Ruru hadn't received any reports from Diablo about such an encounter he imagined Diablo wouldn't consider the Assassin a significant threat this realization emphasized Diablo's formidable reputation in rimuru's mind rimuru reflected on Diablo's Judgment of Raisin con
sidering him a wimp despite his remarkable strength suggesting Diablo's skewed sense of strength rimuru pondered teaching Diablo more about strength in their world while enjoying another cup of coffee with shuna anata and benimaru who opted for tea and Cake surprisingly even benimaru chose cake prompting Ruru to join in indulging in his favorite Shortcake soai arrived as they savored their drinks receiving ru's request for his report SOI the the epitome of a capable man delivered his report impr
essing rimuru with his efficiency rimuru Likens sa's interrogation strategy to a gaming tactic where opponents are manipulated into exhausting their resources while the true Mastermind remains hidden despite the seriousness of the situation Ruru acknowledged so's adeptness in extracting information commending him for his excellent work Ruru listened as so explained his effective interrogation strategy recalling their previous conversation about it he felt a twinge of guilt for inadvertently infl
uencing so's approach with malicious ideas so acknowledged he still had much to learn having lost three replications during the encounter Hinata then revealed that the Assassin had served under her highlighting the danger she posed Ruru learned about Rama a powerful fighter defeated by Glenda and speculated about the Assassin's grenade like weapon possibly from rimuru's Old World understanding it as a manifestation of Glenda's magic Ruru considered its similarity to materialize weapon he was sur
prised by the revelation of Glenda's ability to materialize weapon considering it a significant threat speculating that Glenda might be from another world due to her use of Earth weapons Ruru tried to play off his knowledge to Hinata benam maru's admiration for ruru's intuition gave him some reassurance Hinata expressed interest in interrogating Glenda seeking answers about missing comrades Ruru agreed relieved that Hinata didn't press further about his knowledge concerned about Glenda's potenti
al danger if released Ruru pondered the decision while covering their Cafe Bill despite feeling irked when Hinata's Czech reached him Ruru hesitated to speak up worrying about being seen as cheap as they departed for inesia Ruru mowed over the social implications of his response back at their headquarters Ruru and the others confronted Glenda who woke up startled to find Hinata in front of her the interrogation began casually over t with hanata and so questioning her harshly hanada suggested har
sh methods but Ruru intervened rejecting the idea Glenda though initially defiant eventually provided her name and acknowledged rimuru's Authority rimuru sensed she was not entirely unwilling to talk hoping to negotiate for information especially regarding her betrayal of hanata despite Glenda's tough exterior raru suspected she valued her life and might be open to discussion on other matters Ruru proceeded with his question questioning starting calmly by asking Glenda about her intentions to as
sassinate Prince elich Glenda admitted to the plan but claimed she was simply following orders without knowing the full reason haata then stepped in questioning Glenda's loyalty and whether she had been ready to betray her from the start Glenda remained tight lipped refusing to divulge any information about her backers or her beliefs despite ruru's attempts to negotiate Glenda remained defiant showing no faith in any higher power and demanding payment for her Allegiance in an instant anata Drew
her sword aiming for Glenda's head but Ruru swiftly blocked her strike with his own sword he scolded hanata for her aggressive action reminding her they were interrogating not killing hanata denied intending to kill but rimuru remained Vigilant realizing her true intentions thankfully shuna proposed using Glenda as a test subject for Resurrection magic calming the tense situation rimuru though uncertain about the morality of killing and resurrecting acknowledged the practicality of their proposa
l wanting to diffuse the tension Ruru intervened and instructed Raphael to continue with the interrogation Raphael eagerly took on the challenge as rimuru relayed its message rimuru calmly prodded Glenda noting her professional demeanor and warning her not to lose her composure Glenda showing resilience faced ruru's interrogation headon Ruru then explained to Glenda about unique skills deeply rooted in people's Souls suggesting that she too was in influenced by external forces Glenda's reaction
hinted at acknowledgement albeit begrudgingly Ruru further mentioned legendary abilities like the dragon's eye possessed by milum known for its ability to perceive skills instantly Ruru reflected on the complexities of unique skills and their influence on individuals like Glenda he noted the limitations of skills like analyze and assess in fully understanding hidden abilities and pondered his own experiences with concealing skills particularly his Raphael skill Ruru recognized the importance of
hastening the conversation with Glenda to gain her cooperation realizing that Rafael's intricate explanations needed to be simplified for clarity with the decision made Ruru activated hasten thought to expedite their discussion Ruru realized he should have used hasten thought earlier regretting the delay now he pressed Glenda about her employer's powerful unique skill receiving a hesitant acknowledgement raru then shared insights about a man named G whose desires were manipulating at the Founder
's Festival linking it to a suspected skill user nearby he mentioned marabel Razzo as a suspect noting Glenda's subtle reaction to the name Ruru explained his ability to detect hidden skills and his suspicion of maribel's involvement in the festival's events as Ruru continued questioning Glenda grew visibly nervous her complexion paling as if affected by both heat and cold sweat just as she was about to speak anata intervened showing a delighted expression as she connected the dots about the Raz
zo family and Gren the head of the 7even days clergy Ruru and Hinata deduced that Marbel Razzo was manipulating desires under gr's orders Glenda realized her plans had unraveled lamenting that Ruru Knew Too Much despite her Silence with their suspicions confirmed Glenda lost her value to them facing the consequences of her betrayal seeing Glenda's distress Ruru felt a Pang of sympathy knowing she faced dire consequences while he had no intention of harming her and planned to hand her over to ine
sia he realized her chances of survival were slim Glenda explained that she was bound by spells and faced the threat of Soul crushing if she attempted to flee rimuru understood her predicament and recognized her lack of Free Will in betraying luminus despite Hinata's initial anger she softened seeking a way to assist Glenda with Raphael's help rimuru easily removed the spell binding Glenda offering her a chance at a new beginning Glenda expressed her worries about maribo reading her emotions but
Ruru reassured her that he had removed the curse assured by Ruru that she was free to live her life Glenda was taken aback but relieved Hinata warned her of the consequences of betraying luminus yet hinted at forgiveness given rimuru's decision with the curse broken Glenda no longer posed a significant threat and Ruru was inclined to forgive her transgressions he offered her the choice to stay in the nation or leave with the understanding that any trouble would not be tolerated ultimately Glend
a was allowed to go with the assurance that rimuru's decision was Final and respected by his companions Glenda expressed her desire for employment willing to do any kind of work even if it was unpleasant despite benimaru and rimuru's uncertainty they agreed to consider her request however rimuru explained that they weren't yet offering salaries since their organization was still in development Glenda seemed unfazed by this mentioning that she had experience in the Holy Empire of lubus where she
wasn't paid either this surprised Ruru who realized she might be more adaptable to their situation than he initially thought Glenda explained that even the three battle sages in lubus were not paid with money but received Goods instead Hinata confirmed this mentioning that luus advocated for equality and did not provide public salaries Ruru realized that luus had managed fine without salaries for so long suggesting they might not need to rush into implementing them either despite Hinata's appare
nt lack of personal income she had access to government funds due to her roles with the Crusaders and Imperial Guard as well as rewards from Monster hunting which kept her living comfortably but Glenda expressed her desperation for employment acknowledging that her reputation made finding work difficult especially after her apparent betrayal raru sympathized with her situation understanding the challenges she faced in finding stability and safety in her life Glenda pleaded with Ruru to believe i
n her loyalty despite his doubts despite his skepticism Ruru couldn't bring himself to dislike her and saw her as a classic spy film character he then assigned sui to oversee Glenda and handle any potential betrayal suggesting the formation of a special operations team for her so accepted the task enthusiastically proposing to recruit members locally and elsewhere rimu agreed and delegated the budget negotiation to meile Glenda expressed discomfort with being called a problem child but Ruru brus
hed it off welcoming her as part of their team before handing Glenda over to to so's supervision they decided to extract all the information she had instead of an interrogation they opted for a dinner conversation Glenda seemed more focused on the food especially the special menu item which everyone seemed to enjoy Ruru attempted to engage Glenda in conversation but she was too absorbed in her meal after dinner Glenda proclaimed her Newfound dedication to earning Merit points which amused raru s
o then urged her to share the truth prompting Glenda to finally begin disclosing what she knew Glenda started by revealing details about the council which was led by five senior figures called the five Elders Granville as mentioned earlier was one of them another member was count gabin who orchestrated the day's events Prince Johan of Rosa who had shown some support for raru was also among them Glenda explained that marabel liked to stir up conflicts among the elders to maintain control making s
ure the mainstream faction stayed dominant this approach ensured constant activity within the group but also led to internal struggles for survival Ruru realized this setup prevented stagnation and Corruption but also made enemies and allies hard to distinguish highlighting the complexities of nobility Politics the other two Elders were margrave cedra and King Doran both from inesia showing granville's preference for that Nation as his political and economic Center considering it safe and strate
gically located Ruru innocently questioned why others perceived them as an enemy claiming harmlessness this statement surprised the the group someone pointed out that ruru's actions could be interpreted as confrontational citing Diablo's reports about ruru's growing influence in the world economy another individual admitted to sharing similar intentions Ruru clarified their stance emphasizing a preference for peaceful negotiation over hastened conflict and not a cautioned about the consequences
of upsetting the existing order recognizing the importance of strategic diplomacy they agreed to focus on consolidating their economic influence and investigating their adversaries Ruru expressed caution about avoiding conflict on multiple fronts particularly with Yuki and the razos garnering agreement from benimaru and Sai as they focused on information and economic battles with the rozos Ruru pondered the situation questioning if their concerns were excessive however Hinata raised an important
point about Yuki prompting rimuru to explain their suspicions regarding leaked information about shisu's reincarnation Hinata acknowledged the potential threat posed by llas and the moderate gestur displaying a chilling resolve that left Ruru feeling uneasy aware of Hinata's seriousness Ruru resolved to tread carefully to avoid provoking her further after the discussion Hinata got ready to leave but Glenda hesitated before speaking up with surprising information about Yuki the Guild's Grandmast
er being under maribel's control Ruru was shocked by this Revelation urging Glenda to share sooner Glenda explained that she mainly answered to Granville with limited interaction with marabel Ruru probed for more details learning about other associates in the blood Shadow the Razzo family's enforcers shuna and hanata pondered the implications signaling a need to reassess the situation from the beginning with everyone pondering in silence even Raphael it seemed fruitless to dwell on the problem w
ithout a clear answer Ruru realized the need for a practical solution likening it to leaving difficult exam questions for later despite suspicions surround in Yuki Ruru questioned if maribel's influence could be driving his actions potentially leading to unforeseen schemes the group acknowledged the risks especially concerning their upcoming Expedition with kagali Yuki's assistant concerns mounted about potential blame shifting by marabel and the rozos threatening rimuru's plans despite heighten
ed security measures rimuru contemplated the need for a strategic maneuver suggesting the possibility of creating a vulnerable point to lure their adversaries everyone fell silent including Raphael which was unusual if it couldn't find an answer worrying about it might be pointless what they needed was a clear solution rimuru likened it to leaving tougher questions for later during an exam well either way Yuki's still suspicious so let's keep an eye on him actually wait a minute rimuru pondered
the possibility of Yuki scheming under maribel's influence potentially disrupting their plans so I and Hinata suggested being cautious during their upcoming Venture into the ruins with Yuki's assistant lady kagali Ruru worried about marabel and the razos blaming the free Guild causing a rift between them despite concerns they were already on high alert ready to lure their adversaries in by deliberately opening a soft spot that's settled Ruru rejected the idea of canceling the Expedition knowing
Milan would be upset so they decided to proceed but stay prepared for any surprises bringing Shion along as a guard was reassuring and adding gabda and ranga to the team ensured they had enough strength benimaru and shuna promised to watch over the town while hanata vowed to monitor any suspicious movements between countries with Vora as back up in the dungeon they felt confident in their plan after hanata left Ruru wondered if her concern was a form of flirting but dismissed the thought with th
eir plan in motion they just needed to prepare for the upcoming Expedition after Gathering all the officials Ruru shared what they learned and introduced Glenda to everyone ensuring they accepted her presence Glenda would be under their surveillance to earn their trust Ru also introduced her to kijin and cob allowing them to examine her handgun and potentially restock her ammo Ru even entertained the idea of mass producing the handguns for important individuals through a licensing system as days
passed Ruru couldn't help but imagine having one for themselves on the day of the ruins Expedition Ruru was ready to go with their expedition outfit on point Ruru even had a prototype gun by their side which had caught k interest enough for him to create a mold during his off hours do then added a seal to trigger a small explosion inside the chamber using magical power eliminating the need for gunpowder and ejected cartridges the gun could hold 16 elliptical bullets and its construction althoug
h toy like packed the power of a 44 magnum thanks to its Mages steal make and inscription driven explosive charge Ruru considered making its standard issue for the new troops but hesitated opting to see how things played out first nevertheless carrying it added to ruru's adventurous Vibe for the day Gaba thrilled by the gun's recoil received one as a present while ranga looked on enviously content with his fancy scarf Shion don't wear that for the Expedition okay safety comes first Ruru advised
noticing shion's fondness for the clothing they had gifted her Shion reluctantly changed into her usual Battle Gear though it wasn't much better for exploration Millum eagerly asked for ru's opinion on her outfit thrilled with the Expedition Gear's comfort and practicality Ruru Gaba and Milan were all dressed for the occasion with Milan particularly excited about the numerous pockets in her shorts with everyone in High Spirits they made their way to the free Guild headquarters in the inesia capi
tal ready to depart for the puppet nation of DAV at free Guild headquarters kagali welcomed them at the entrance expressing enthusiasm for the day ahead milum introduced herself and kagali reciprocated politely as they exchanged greetings kagali LED them inside but Ruru noticed something peculiar in Milan's reaction prompting them to remain cautious kagali proceeded to introduce the Expedition team a group she had personally trained comprising both skilled and brave individuals who willingly vol
unteered despite the potential danger their expedition team had heavyduty gear unlike rimuru and the others who only had their new outfits when asked about their equipment Ruru joked that they didn't bring any which drew a mement from the team however kagali reminded them of the importance of full body protection in dangerous areas criticizing mum's casual attire protected by her Aura despite ru's Assurance of their experience kagali remained skeptical and offered help if needed Ruru decided aga
inst using a wagon opting instead to open a transport gate to their destination using dominate space this surprised the team who were Amazed by ruru's abilities though some felt their preparations were wasted nonetheless Ruru felt confident and unconcerned about the change in plans they arrived at the puppet nation of DAV where they were warmly welcomed by the dark elves Ruru asked for rooms and the Elder assured them they were prepared offering individual or group accommodations Ruru chose a gr
oup room for convenience the team still in disbelief over the quick journey and luxurious treatment followed along feeling like robots out of sink the Elder reassured them of their care and guided them on on a tour of the castle which was meticulously maintained by the dark elves Ruru joked with milum about the possibility of her owning the castle after the Expedition but milum expressed gratitude and promised support for the elves considering them her people as well milm seemed to be growing sm
arter likely due to Frey's efforts impressed Ruru asked her more about the castle and any issues she might have encountered the palace was spacious enough to accommodate all the dark elves with no surrounding town since most of them were working under guel the entrance to the ruins was inside the castle divided into three sections with only high ranking officials allowed in milum explained that the top section once filled with treasure was now used for residences they entered the underground are
a illuminated by Perpetual magic which fascinated the team the Elder patiently answered their questions sparking excitement among them Goda felt nervous realizing they should stay out of the team's way they whispered to each other as they explored the first section of the ruins noticing that it seemed quite inhabited by the dark elves Gaba asked if living there meant encountering monsters from below but the Elder reassured them that only Lord Clayman could open the door to the underground mum su
ggested breaking it down if it wouldn't open but Ruru intervened emphasizing the need to examine it first as they progressed they reached a large door with a magical seal potentially part of an active defense mechanism kagali warned them of the risk of triggering it reminding reming them of clayman's recent involvement they speculated on how Clayman might have bypassed the seal considering his unique skill manipulator huru figured out that he absorbed a skill similar to Clayman which helped him
decrypt the magic seal on the door and Raphael analyzed the magic seal like solving a puzzle unraveling its complexities to open the door he realized that breaking the seal would trigger a defensive mechanism plunging the area Into Darkness with the team's support he decoded the seal surprising everyone with his understanding feeling he may have overstepped he apologized for getting carried away though kagali reassured him realizing he might be intruding on their expertise he decided to step bac
k and tend Danga instead though with his Lively companions it wasn't so easy to relax everyone was buzzing with excitement as they worked together to decipher the magic seal on the door Ruru explained his method step by step and the team quickly caught on showing their aptitude for learning Milan managed to unseal the door with others following suit but then the dark elf Elder suggested they break for dinner realizing it was already evening with kali's agreement they decided to call it a day eag
er to start the real Expedition tomorrow the next morning kagali opened the door leading her fully equipped team inside with cheers following Ruru entered the middle section noticing the dimmer glow of magical candlesticks Illuminating the stone walls milum remarked on the oppressive atmosphere and Ruru agreed noting the narrow Corridor possibly set up like a maze when deciding who should lead Ruru and MIM offered to detect traps taking the front position Shion and Gaba guarded the rear while ra
nga stayed close to rimuru as they walked rimuru admired the murals on the walls recognizing their artistic value while milum felt a sense of nostalgia aware of the historical significance Ruru was cautious Not to cause any damage during their expedition as the exploration continued they paused for lunch and Ruru offered to cook but the Elder had already prepared box lunches much to everyone's surprise Ruru distributed the lunches from their stomach skill which amazed the team though they gladly
accepted the food milum praised the sandwiches with heavy sauces and vegetable soup enjoying the meal Ruru explained the decision not to use fire underground due to safety concerns offering transport gates for bathroom breakes instead kagali agreed with ruru's caution appreciating the consideration for respecting the cryp they were exploring during the bathroom break rimuru approached kagali with an idea to use Elemental communication a popular strategy in their Labyrinth to find the best path
forward kagali intrigued learned about the concept from Ruru and agreed it would be helpful a shamanist among the group eagerly volunteered to try it out already skilled in spirit magic she quickly grasped the technique and guided them through the Labyrinth rimu also recalled a spell from a book that could put diagrams on paper photography which Raphael confirmed confirmed this spell would be handy for mapping out the Labyrinth accurately despite still learning useful spells Ruru found it easier
to remember seemingly trivial information attributing it to the unique properties of slime cells enhancing memory skills asking if anyone knew illusory magic a Mystic volunteered and quickly learned the Spells theography and channeling allowing them to create detailed maps of the ruins excited by the Newfound capability the team realized it would simplify future expeditions however kagali reminded them to remain vigilant for traps and magical mechanisms deciding to explore the bottom of the sec
tion before dinner on the third day they gathered in front of the door to the final section splitting into two teams one worked on disabling the door's magic while the other continued exploring raru supervised the process with milum gapa and ranga on the exploration team Shion finding little to do decided to make drinks for everyone a heartwarming gesture considering her past hygiene concerns as they enjoyed a break Ruru remained Vigilant wary of potential attacks from adversaries like marabel c
onducting a quick assessment Ruru found no signs of Suspicion among kali's team reassuring himself of their safety with no immediate threats Ruru relaxed and savored a cup of coffee after a while milum returned with ranga excitedly showing off the loot they found gabda and the team members were also carrying a lot of valuable items infused with magic most of the loot assisted of Battle Gear upgraded with powerful magest steel mum even found a unique item incredibly rare and valuable however it r
aised suspicions about why such valuable items were left behind milum explained that they stumbled upon the loot after accidentally triggering a trap despite their caution the Trap was triggered the moment they entered a corridor suggesting it was designed to repel Intruders unless they matched specific biological patterns with no way to deactivate it without prior knowledge they had to proceed forcefully seems like we had no choice but to deal with it these traps can be pretty tricky H mum excl
aimed considering setting up similar traps in their dungeon the idea struck a cord suggesting this section of the ruins was meant to deter Intruders from reaching the Crypt kagali speculated that there might be more golems with unique weapons evolved over time while on standby just then the Earth shook violently causing panic among the team kagali reassured them it wasn't an earthquake and urged for a calm of evacuation GDA unfazed asked about the cause leading to speculation about a surface sho
ck wave affecting the palace however Raphael detected a hostile force and activated the ruins defense system signaling the presence of activating golems and other Intruders sudden alarms blared accompanied by a robotic voice warning of intruders in amorita the urgency of the situation was clear with danger both inside and outside the ruins kali's calm demeanor vanished replaced by concern speculation arose about whether the defense system activated on its own or if someone triggered it deliberat
ely doubts surfaced about kali's involvement but Millum who could overhear magical conversations detected nothing suspicious while suspicions lingered Raphael couldn't confirm any connection feeling uneasy Ruru wished the potential spy would reveal themselves and leave but no such luck speculating that The Intruders were likely from the organization targeting them Ruru braced themselves to protect the team despite their surprise the team trusted Ruru to keep them safe milum remarked on the situa
tion and Ruru acknowledged that this confrontation was inevitable as predicted by Raphael the enemy appeared bypassing the dark elves with ease with a plan in place they swiftly moved into position to intercept them ready to face whatever came their way as the second Tremor shook the area God expressed his concern prompting rimuru to investigate using magic sense rimuru observed an ominous drag approaching from the skies resembling Vora but larger and more menacing its deteriorating appearance a
nd overwhelming magical energy marked it as a catastrophe level threat possibly even stronger than a dragon lord speculating that it might be one of vora's siblings Ruru noted that despite its dragon-like appearance it seemed fundamentally different from Vora as milum suddenly sensed the approaching Dragon she quickly used spatial transport to disappear indicating a serious concern Ruru deduced that it must be Milan's Dragon acquaintance sealed away long ago but now possibly unsealed and under s
omeone else's control recognizing the immense threat posed by this chaos Dragon Ruru expressed doubt about defeating it considering its overpowering rage and hatred kagali acknowledged the gravity of the situation marveling at the presence of such a formidable foe while Ruru hoped that Milan would handle the situation with milum occupied raru focused on addressing their own challenges amidst the chaos gabda and Shion prepared to confront the incoming golems with Shion expressing confidence in he
r ability to handle them riru considered evacuating the team using a transport gate but realized they were out of time as the Golems approached rapidly shion's sword got caught in the cord door's low ceiling leaving her vulnerable to attack rimuru decided to take matters into his own hands swiftly opening the door to the third section as the team rushed inside raru and kagali Protected Their rear leading them into the the Crypt area where the dead lay at rest despite the Serene surroundings the
team braced for battle as the Golems pursued them with more space to maneuver Shion gained the upper hand swiftly dispatching the golems and turning the tide of the fight at this point raru didn't want anyone to get away he knew his enemies were just as determined perhaps underestimating marabel before but now Ruru was ready to unleash his full power he removed all self-imposed limits and prepared quietly for the impending confrontation with the ring leader there were a lot of Golems but ruru's
team had the upper hand Shion was causing chaos ranga was going wild and God was taking down the Golems one by one with his gun the Expedition team seemed relieved by how well they were handling the situation kagali voiced her concern about the attack wondering who would dare to challenge a Demon Lord and awaken a chaos Dragon Ruru assured them he would protect them and handled the situation despite the tense situation Ruru tried to keep the mood light explaining the conflicts he faced were ofte
n started by others and he was just defending himself kagali seemed to understand a bit better and Ruru focused on the battle so you never start any fights Ruru kagali asked well I can't say that it's more about conflicting motivations with this enemy our beliefs just don't align Ruru explained we could have resolved it peacefully but it would likely end with one side absorbing the other if they wanted to avoid that this conflict was inevitable Ruru believed that with dorgan and thalian support
Tempest would have won any economic war against the Western Nations do you think the other side is Justified then kagali inquired Ruru pondered considering that they could have reached a compromise if they weren't going to interact in the future however since they didn't want ruru's rule confrontation seemed unavoidable economic Warfare is scarier than battles with guns and tanks because there's no clear end Ruru reflected turning to military conflict might be lucky because it forces them to adm
it defeat Ruru believe that fight fighting was the only option to protect their friends kagali suggested seeking a better relationship through dialogue but Ruru was uncertain before raru could respond a young girl chimed in saying it was impossible to expect people to be patient and that demands only grew if one side yielded once all the Golems were defeated Ruru encountered marabel the enemy he had anticipated alongside her were three others guy a man in nightly clothing and Yuki kagurazaka the
ir presence shocked kagali and the team Yuki who seemed controlled by marabel remained unresponsive to their questions kagali angrily demanded answers but it seemed futile the situation had taken a dangerous turn and Ruru could sense the tension Rising Ruru proposed a peaceful resolution to marabel before the conflict escalated further however marabel rejected the idea asserting her dominance and demanding ruru's submission Ruru argued against her approach highlighting the suffering it would cau
se to innocent people marabel defended her stance believing in the natural order of power and exploitation despite their differing views Ruru emphasized the importance of providing opportunities to everyone rejecting the notion of casting away people's values easily some people are late bloomers others have hidden talents maribel's approach of widening the gap between rich and poor would lead to irreversible inequality which raru couldn't accept raru believed in the potential of every individual
and the importance of providing opport unities for education and growth despite their differing views they realized that their arguments wouldn't align and only through a fight could they settle their differences it saddened Ruru but they understood that this was the reality of human diversity as they prepared to clash they represented two opposing ideas to prove its validity at maribel's command guy attacked Ruru fueled by his hatred Shon prepared to face Yuki showcasing her determination with
a glowing Aura meanwhile go urged with ranga to become a powerful werewolflike entity ready to take on their opponent rimuru swiftly dealt with gy reducing him to dust with a display of power turning his attention to marabel Ruru declared their intent to defeat her without Mercy with a focus determination Ruru stepped forward to confront marabel resolved to end the battle quickly and assist melum marabel realized she was facing someone incredibly powerful the Demon Lord raru a member of the oct
agram as Goa and Shion oberved ruru's transformation marabel focused on the seriousness of the situation despite ruru's usual gentle demeanor marabel understood the danger he posed she had enhanced guy with immense power but Ruru effortlessly defeated him showcasing his superiority Marbel sensing the imminent threat activated her final option holy field while commanding her blood Shadow troops to prepare for battle marabel felt the weight of the situation as she faced the formidable opponents GD
A and the ogre who were part of the big four despite their strength Marbel believed she could outsmart them however her plans were foiled when remur revealed his counter strategy causing her holy field barrier to dissipate Marbel realized her miscalculation and the Betrayal of Glenda her missing Ally with her last resort gone marabel found herself at a significant disadvantage in the battle her powered up Allies struggled against ru's forces prompting marabel to consider revealing her true capab
ilities to turn the tide of the fight marabel pushed herself to the Limit sacrificing her own soul to gain an advantage in the battle against Ruru with victory in sight she launched a fierce attack but riru effortlessly countered it undeterred marabel Unleashed her ultimate move avarice manipulating the Primal desire for life itself confident of her impending Triumph marabel believed rimuru stood no chance against her overwhelming power however rimuru revealed his ultimate skill rendering Mar be
l's abilities ineffective despite her strength marabel realized she was powerless within the confines of ruru's skill facing certain defeat rimuru realized marabel had set up a holy field a powerful barrier although intimidated by her Mastery of it rimuru saw it as an opportunity now gabal hakuro sooka and others had a chance to take action after days of waiting despite maribel's strength Ruru was impressed by her abilities and wary of the danger she posed he knew her dark waves could be fatal t
o anyone but himself or perhaps Diablo and Shion considering training for his official Souls Ruru completed his analysis rendering maribel's Powers ineffective against him hoping she would surrender Ruru hesitated to kill her due to her appearance but marabel remained determined to fight as they clashed Ruru couldn't help but feel a sense of sadness as their conflicting principles led to inevitable confrontation okay I'll make this quick for you said Ruru attempting to use babeth's Soul cons ass
um but his attention was diverted by a loud crash he saw Shion being knocked Away by Yuki's kick leaving her unable to recover despite her quick healing both marabel and Yuki laughed maniacally acknowledging ruru's strength as a monster Yuki now empowered by maribel's avarice faced Ruru as the black waves intensified around him Raphael reported that Yuki's power had surged due to marabel transferring her power to him Ruru wondered how many cards marabel had up her sleeve as he now had to deal wi
th Yuki as well knowing Yuki was influenced by maribel's avarice Ruru aimed to subdue him rather than kill him they exchanged words before engaging in a serious fight their powers clashing against each other rimu realized Yuki's strength surpassed his expectations considering how he had defeated Shion despite wanting to pursue marabel raru focused on Yuki knowing he could track maribel's movements due to his understanding of her soul so for now dealing with Yuki took precedence Ru noticed kagali
and the Expedition team tending to Shion who was awake but unable to stand due to her injuries inflicted by Yuki despite Yuki's strength rimuru remained confident believing that his ultimate skill would surpass Yuki's unique skill however when Yuki Unleashed an attack that shattered ruru's arm breaking through his Universal barrier Ruru realized that Yuki possessed an anti-skill Constitution nullifying ruru's defenses and rendering his attacks ineffective Ruru considered if techniques like melt
s slash could work against Yuki's anti-skill Constitution realizing the seriousness of the situation as his ultimate skill was broken down despite his initial frustration Ruru acknowledged Yuki's developed physical abilities understanding that complaining wouldn't change the situation especially if Yuki was being controlled feeling conflicted about facing his fellow countrymen in battle Ruru recognized that defeating Yuki would require his full effort opting to draw his sword and prepare for com
bat observing Yuki's unorthodox stance and dual blade technique Ruru realized that physical attacks could still harm Yuki prompting him to consider the effectiveness of different techniques and whether enhancing them with aura would make a difference although Raphael couldn't provide a definitive answer due to insufficient information understanding that he needed to try a different approach Ruru attacked Yuki with his sword noting Yuki's Adept defense and his own improved skills from previous ba
ttles utilizing predict future attack Ruru anticipated Yuki's movements recognizing his preference for defense with his left-hand sword and offense with his right-and knife despite Yuki's formidable weapons made from purified magest steel Ruru made a surprising discovery anti- skill did not affect weapons providing him with a potential advantage in the battle learning that Yuki's weakness lies in his susceptibility to attacks with weapons Ruru strategically pretends to lose balance allowing Yuki
to strike with his knife however Ruru intercepts the attack ing a special poison on the knife that would affect his nervous system if stabbed Ruru counters with a new sword strike named stormbreak infused with storm Magic from Vora lord of the storm although the strike leaves a large gash on Yuki's chest his unique Constitution prevents the lethal effects of the attack riru observes the influence of maribel's desires on Yuki hindered from delving Deeper by Yuki's anti- skill dot dot dot but rur
u's plan hit a snag unable to penetrate Yuki's anti-skill defense with bare-handed attacks Ruru prepared to strike him unconscious with his sword however he had to be careful not to cause fatal harm as Ruru poised to deliver the blow kagali intervened pleading for Yuki's life despite her plea Ruru remained determined to neutralize maribel's influence over Yuki even if it meant resorting to drastic measures hey watch out Yuki's being controlled by marabel no it's okay Yuki's too strong will to be
swayed by a little girl like marabel kagali reassured everyone holding on to Yuki despite the warning the rest of the Expedition team followed her lead expressing their unwavering trust in Yuki's strength and character feeling misunderstood Ruru wished they could see he wasn't trying to harm Yuki but rather break maribel's influence as kagali and the others approached yuuki hoping to snap him out of it something unexpected happened Yuki suddenly showed signs of pain and Raphael's report confirm
ed that maribel's control over him had been canceled Ruru couldn't believe it at first but he had to accept the unexpected turn of events with Yuki back to normal the only enemies left were marabel and the chaos Dragon sorry for the trouble I caused but thanks for saving me Ruru Yuki expressed his gratitude to which Ruru awkwardly replied trying to hide his relief that Yuki was safe to divert attention Ruru called out to Gaba to finish his battle which soon came to an end Shion recovered thanks
to Yuki's anti-skill effect wearing off her ultra speed regeneration kicking in still angry she expressed her frustration at not being strong enough yet but Ruru tried to comfort her assuring her of another chance Goa feeling drained mentioned his struggle in battle trying to reason with Rama about Glenda being alive but facing difficulty due to Rama's desire for Revenge despite Raphael's attempt to undo Rama's spiritual interference it didn't fully resolve the situation leaving Loose Ends feeli
ng the intense shaking caused by the chaos dragon's Rampage Ruru decided to head back to assist milum Yuki volunteered to chase after marabel surprising Ruru with his quick recovery from wounds thanks to kali's Healing magic despite ruru's confusion about Yuki's abilities he accepted his offer to pursue marabel kagali warned of the danger marabel posed to the ruins suggesting she might trigger an explosion by tampering with a magical generator trusting kali's expertise Ruru assigned her the task
of preventing the potential disaster while urging Yuki to pursue marabel meanwhile rimuru instructed Shion and Gaba to guide the Expedition team and guard the dark elves while he himself rushed to Aid milum against the chaos dragon's Onslaught marabel was determined to win and had released the sealed chaos Dragon a powerful card in her strategy however she had one more trick up her sleeve a magical control reactor hidden deep within the Crypt capable of overwhelming Ruru with its magic believin
g Yuki would buy her time marabel sought to trigger the reactor's destruction while removing U and Yuki were engaged in battle catching them off guard but upon reaching the central part of the crypt she found nothing as described in her report only empty sarcophagy and insignificant Treasures leaving her plans in disarray marabel found herself in disbelief as yuuki revealed the truth about the non-existent magical control reactor Yuki along with kagali explained that his defeat against Ruru was
intentional and he had never been under maribel's influence feeling betrayed marabel demanded to know how Yuki resisted her avarice Yuki explained that his own desires were stronger asserting his dominance over her despite maribel's desperate attempt to attack him with greed flare her power proved ineffective against Yuki's resolve she was left stunned and defeated realizing that her greed was no match for Yuki's determination maribel's last attempt to defeat Yuki failed miserably as he easily o
verpowered her draining her remaining power despite her frustration Marbel couldn't resist as her strength faded away Yuki explained that her ambition was thwarted by her young body's inability to fully control her skills with her defeat marabel realized the harsh truth of the world that the powerless always lose as Yuki bid her farewell maribel's Soul faded away marking the end of her tumultuous Journey leaving his friends and Shion behind Ruru rushed to Aid milum and battling the Colossal chao
s Dragon towering over them the dragon seemed Unstoppable wreaking Havoc with its immense power milum hesitated to harm her friend but Ruru reassured her proposing a plan to Target the dragon's core while preserving its Soul despite the daunting task Ruru encouraged MIM to trust in her abilities and unleash her full power with feigned confidence Ruru vowed to support her relying on her immense strength to confront the dragon though apprehensive Ruru knew they had no other option but to face the
challenge headon hoping his plan would succeed with rafal's guidance even though he often avoided responsibility Ruru knew he had to step up now encouraging Millan to unleash her power they launched a coordinated attack on the chaos Dragon despite the dragon's immense strength they persisted searching for its weak point while battling its formidable defenses with Raphael's guidance Ruru identified the dragon's heart amidst the chaos and pressed on despite the draining effort just as they were ab
out to break through news of Yuki's victory over Marbel spurred them on with renewed determination they intensified their assault and Mum Unleashed her full power Ruru marveled at her strength and focused on his task using precise timing to execute their plan with bot's help Ruru successfully seized the chaos dragon's shattered heart bringing an end to the battle as the chaos Dragon began to disintegrate a new danger emerged in impending explosion milum alerted Ruru to the imminent threat her ex
pression filled with panic despite her concern Ruru remained calm reassured by Raphael's Guidance with Milan's disbelief echoing in his mind Ruru acknowledged the gravity of the situation but remained determined to find a solution trusting in Raphael's Assurance Ruru prepared to take action knowing that failure was not an option remaining as composed as ever Ruru observed the now dissipated chaos dragon with a sense of business-like determination commanding BBU to consume the remnants of the dra
gon's energy ruru's doubt were swiftly dispelled as the pseudo Soul effortlessly absorbed the chaotic energy as milum questioned if it was over Ruru assured her they still needed to address Gaia the chaos dragon's name revealed by milum drawing Upon A Familiar Trope from TV dramas Ruru invoked gaia's name prompting a gentle response in preventing milum from shedding tears the glowing pseudo Soul signaled success as remu wrapped Gia's Master Core completing its Avatar core assured that time would
heal Gia's heart and revive it Ruru presented the Avatar core to milum who expressed gratitude and Trust relieved and happy to see Millum smile Ruru suggested heading back knowing their friends were likely worried spotting their friends watching from afar Ruru felt reassured as they prepared to return and relax looking forward to a bath and a cold beer basking in the joy of their accomplishment as they rejoined their friends upal Lo the one who laughs last Yuki had absorbed maribel's power with
out informing kagali before hand causing her distress as she had to divert attention from his abilities during the fight with raru despite kali's efforts to keep it a secret Yuki didn't see any issue with revealing his skill confident that no one could counter it while kagali expressed her frustrations Yuki defended his actions claiming that avarice maribel's skill suited him well although he couldn't defeat Ruru Yuki felt justified in using maribel's power kagali found his behavior Reckless but
Yuki felt Vindicated attributing any negative consequences to marabel right no need to rush things now kagali expressed feeling unsettled by rimuru's cautiousness she admitted to Yuki that while she didn't like everything about his plans she could appreciate them now Yuki revealed to Ruru that marble activated the reactor and then took her own life with the subsequent explosion being his way of covering up the evidence using a magical bomb although Yuki had prepared to stick to this story kagal
i was concerned about the destruction of the Crypt her second home Yuki counted that they had gained something from the ordeal including clearing his name and revealing connections between the council and the Western holy church kagali agreed noting the implications of holy Magic Use by maribel's troops Yuki hinted at another significant possibility leaving kagali intrigued and ready to hear more I tried figuring out maribel's plans based on her actions but she really took some big risks Yuki ex
plained to kagali reflecting on maribel's Audacity and confronting Ruru and manipulating powerful entities like Vora and the chaos Dragon they pondered maribel's motivations and whether she anticipated the potential consequences of her actions Yuki suspected that Marbel might have believed she was safe or calculated that some sacrifices would be worthwhile in the long run as they discussed Yuki suggested that marabel might have had confidence in a certain outcome even if things went arai with Vo
ra and Mum eventually Yuki arrived at a realization hinting at a connection between the sanctuary where llas fought and the Demon Lord Valentine leading to the conclusion that luminism headquarters might also be a stronghold for demon Lords you mean Valentine's really the god luminous that's crazy kagali exclaimed surprised by Yuki's Revelation Yuki remained confident in his assertion convincing kagali of the truth realizing the implications kagali acknowledged the need to reconsider their strat
egy Yuki disclosed his plan to relocate his operations to the east temporarily prompting kali's amusement at his ambitious yet calculated moves despite her Gest kagali expressed her support albeit with a hint of caution against betrayal Yuki reassured her emphasizing his determination to conquer the world and inviting kagali to join him in their Quest the chaos Dragon was no more and Milam's friend had been rescued Upon returning to the ground they were astonished to find the lower section of th
e ruins and ruins courtesy of maribel's desperate act despite the shock of her hostile actions they resolved to restore the site with plans to eventually transform it into a museum and tourist attraction however negotiations for peace with the Eastern Empire would be necessary to ensure the area's safety for the time being their priority remained on the restoration efforts negotiations with the council were progressing smoothly but the recent dismissal of several councilors had weakened its Auth
ority meanwhile the Western holy church was gaining influence and Yuki now free from maribel's influence was asserting himself more with the council seeking a new leader the spotlight turned to them specifically to the speaker Tempest had emerged as a dominant faction within the council bolstered by support from Yuki's free Guild and cooperation from Hinata this Alliance granted them significant influence in the region despite initial doubts the confirmation of Yuki's independent actions relieve
d any concerns allowing them to proceed with building their Alliance confidently yes it's true Ru blamed himself for hesit ating to eliminate marabel when he had the chance he felt his momentary hesitation was a result of his own softness towards her he recalled similar feelings with G where he struggled with the idea of taking a life he believed this reluctance influenced his decision-making he wondered if Raphael remained silent because he doubted his ability to carry out such an act Raphael a
ffirmed stating that it was indeed a factor in his decision that appeared somewhat self-centered or perhaps not as Raphael had foreseen Yuki took the initiative to deal with marabel alleviating the burden from Ruru believing Raphael could easily manipulate Yuki due to his overconfidence Ruru felt a mixture of gratitude and frustration for causing Raphael unnecessary concern however Raphael clarified that he didn't want Ruru to feel anxious realizing the need to confront personal challenges and m
ake independent decisions to mature as Raphael's Master Ruru asked Raphael to always provide complete honesty pledging to accept it despite Yuki's schemes Ruru remained determined to thwart his Ambitions with the support of friends and Raphael trusting Raphael's guidance to navigate without error and even sensing a hint of encouragement from him that's it for today guys and thank for watching the video stay tuned for next chapter until then goodbye
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