The Jura Tempest Federation.
On a hanging chair, Milim was swinging her two small white feet, a lollipop in her mouth, her eyes fixed intently on the manga in front of her.
The next moment, Misari's transmission suddenly appeared in her mind.
Then, a glint flashed in her eyes. With a face full of excitement, she tossed aside her beloved manga and ran out of the house.
Veldora, who had been lying on a tatami mat reading manga, couldn't help but be curious. Had this girl found something fun to play with to be this excited?
Veldora stood up and followed her... In the administrative office, Rimuru was processing a mountain of documents.
Beside him were several female demons, who were continuously bringing large quantities of documents from outside to Rimuru.
At this moment, Rimuru missed Diablo a little.
If he were here, these documents would be finished in minutes.
Please come back soon.
"Rimuru, Rimuru!"
Suddenly, an excited voice from outside interrupted Rimuru's thoughts.
BANG!
The two white doors were directly knocked flying by Milim. Milim didn't care at all and rushed straight into the office.
"Hey, hey! The Walpurgis is starting! Come have tea with me!"
"Huh?"
Hearing this, Rimuru looked up, somewhat surprised.
"Why would the Walpurgis open at a time like this? The Holy Church hasn't withdrawn its troops yet; it's hard for me to leave."
"Ugh, I don't know either~"
"However, Misari told me that I must bring you along. She said your arbitrary declaration of being a Demon Lord has caused Clayman's dissatisfaction or something. Anyway, just come along."
"Is that so?"
Rimuru frowned slightly.
Clearly, this was Clayman's plot, intended to lure him out of the Jura Tempest Federation using the Walpurgis as a pretext.
Rimuru subconsciously reached this conclusion.
Just then, Rimuru sensed several powerful auras appearing within the city.
Soon, the Three Beastmen of the Beast Kingdom—Golden Snake Horn Albis, White Tiger Claw Sophia, and Black Panther Fang Phobio—arrived before Rimuru.
"Oh, it's been a long time, you three."
"Lord Rimuru, we have important matters to inform you of."
Seeing the three of them visit, Rimuru temporarily set aside the issue of Milim and led them to the familiar meeting room.
"Clayman has initiated the Walpurgis, and our Lord Carrion has responded to him."
"Carrion?"
Rimuru raised an eyebrow in surprise.
Why would this ally get involved in this?
Seeing his confusion, Albis continued, "Lord Carrion previously owed a favor that needed to be repaid, and Clayman proposed using the Walpurgis to settle that debt."
"Lord Carrion agreed to Clayman's terms, but knowing it was Clayman's scheme, he sent us here to provide support."
"A scheme, huh..."
Rimuru rubbed his chin.
At that moment, two messengers from the Heavenly Wing Country also appeared in the Jura Tempest Federation.
Lucia and Clea, two executives under Frey, possessed strength comparable to the Three Beastmen.
The two Winged Race ladies explained their purpose; identical to that of the Three Beastmen, they were here to support the Jura Tempest Federation.
Afterward, Fuze arrived with Ellen's group of three; they had come specifically to inquire about the details after learning that Rimuru had declared himself a Demon Lord.
After all, the fact that an ally of the Brumute Kingdom was a Demon Lord was no joke, and with the Holy War imminent, Fuze had rushed over with his people.
"Lord Rimuru, I have arrived."
"I didn't make it in time when Farmus attacked previously, but this time, although there are only fifty of us, we are all prepared for death."
"Furthermore, Brumute has agreed to deploy cavalry, and they will arrive shortly."
Fuze looked like he was ready to sacrifice himself heroically, and Ellen's trio also had expressions of those who viewed death as a homecoming, as if they were already prepared to meet their end.
This attitude gave Rimuru a start.
"Cough, cough... everyone."
"It's not that extreme; we haven't reached that point yet."
Seeing everyone taking out their weapons and assuming battle stances, Rimuru shook his head helplessly, stopping the restless movements of these hot-blooded youths.
Just then, Rimuru sensed several familiar auras appearing in the sky above the city.
Everyone walked out of the meeting room and into the back garden.
At a glance, they saw a unit of the Sky-Soaring Knights, led by none other than the Dwarf King, Gazel.
"I say, Junior Brother, about becoming a Demon Lord and all that, why didn't you consult your Senior Brother? This is no laughing matter."
Gazel asked with concern as soon as he dismounted.
"It's fine, it's fine. Everything is according to plan."
Rimuru waved his hand, signaling there was no need to worry.
"You fellow."
Seeing Rimuru's nonchalant expression, Gazel sighed.
Suddenly, Gazel and Rimuru simultaneously felt a sharp fighting spirit.
Five mysterious figures clad in teal robes slowly emerged from the distant thicket.
"This is... when did they arrive?"
To think that even 'Universal Perception' hadn't detected them?
Raphael, why didn't you notify me?
Uh...
Well~ I was wrong. From now on, report everything.
Don't be angry, Raphael.
<...>
..."Oh? If it isn't the Emperor who likes to hide underground."
"Cowardly as you are, why have you crawled out from underground to assist a Demon Lord?"
The leading man removed the hood covering his face, revealing a pale complexion.
Blonde hair, long ears, squinting eyes, an uncle.
That was Rimuru's first impression.
Gazel clearly recognized the newcomer and gave a cold snort.
"So it's a descendant of the Elf Race who, like a fool, enjoys staying in high places."
"How have you come down to the ground from the city embraced by the Divine Tree?"
"Wait..."
Gazel's gaze narrowed as he noticed something, "This body of yours..."
"That's right, it's a Homunculus."
"After all, since I'm here to meet someone who calls himself a Demon Lord, I must act with caution."
The elf uncle spoke calmly.
"These people are from the Magic Dynasty Sarion."
Gazel explained to Rimuru, then turned to greet the elf uncle.
"You're still the same as ever, Elado."
"You too, Gazel."
While the two were exchanging pleasantries.
"Ho? To think it's indistinguishable from a real person. I wonder if I might be allowed to study such technology."
Draco's voice rang out from behind everyone.
Everyone turned to see Draco slowly approaching with Albedo, Shion, Benimaru, Shiro, and Hakurou.
"Oh, His Majesty Lionel, it's been a long time."
"Yeah, I've been busy with various matters lately and couldn't get away. Later, I'll take you to see some good things newly developed by Kaijin and the others."
A sharp light flashed through Gazel's eyes; he was clearly a bit excited.
"They made it?"
"Almost."
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