3rd Pov
The Walpurgis...a meeting between demon lords that is held irregularly through the ages...
During this short lapse of time, the world stopped moving...every nation being the empire or the western union stopped their activity as the decision made in the Walpurgis can change the course of the world.
But right now, through all expectations...the demon lords were just listening boringly to the speech of Clayman, investigator of this Walpurgis...
Dawn : (It has been going for 15 minutes already...)
Rimuru : (And dawn how boring his speech is...)
Pretty much everyone had the same thought, Clayman's arguments were weak and easily disposable, the way he talked was arrogant and he was clearly being incoherent with his own story.
Guy : (Well that aside, i'm curious what Luminous is planning to do now...she came here herself accompanied with a true hero and...a hero egg?)
While Clayman continued with his accusation, Guy used his time to analyze the new face...Rimuru and Testarossa sure were problematic, he could tell they were stronger than the rest.
But what truly interested him was this woman who glared at Leon so openly in front of every demon lord...
Guy : (She is strong too...maybe aside from Dawn Arceid, she might be the strongest attendants here...)
This was weird, he couldn't feel or sense Shizu's magicule...it was as if something was stopping him from.
But if he had to make a guess then there would be a large debate between her and Testarossa...
Guy : (Luminous brought two strong subordinates, heh...is she expecting a fight ? Interesting, well for now let's come back to Clay-Claysomething...)
Coming back to his senses, Clayman just finished his speech..;it was long and boring, Dino on the side already fell asleep...
Rain : Now, it's our guest Rimuru Tempest-sama's turn to speak.
The blue primordial announced with an impartial face though inside she just wanted to finish this and go back already.
Rimuru : Ah...are you finally done with your bullshit, Clayman ?
Clayman : What ?
Rimuru : Let me get straight to the point then...nothing of what you said is true.
His arm crossed, he was still processing the boring speech he was forced to listen...even worse than a highschool language teacher...
Rimuru used Veldora to auto-proclaim himself a demon lord ? Rimuru tried to kill Clayman with the help of Carrion ? Rimuru tried to usurp the seat of demon lord ? Rimuru killed Mjurran ? And more...
Rimuru : Seriously...I'm wasting my time trying to defend myself against the likes of you.
At first, Rimuru wanted to dismantle Clayman's arguments one by one before finishing him but right now...he had heard enough.
Kicking his chair, it went flying past Clayman's head at an invisible pace...a large scratch formed on his cheek.
Rimuru : It's a demon lords meeting, right...so why not just fight so i'll kill you quickly and end this torture of a speech you gave.
Clayman : Y-you...
His regeneration skill activating, rage poured down his expression...but this rage soon turned into an evil smirk as he still had control over Milim.
Clayman : You are really arrogant for a vulgar and lowly slime...sure why not i'll kill you fair and scare.
Glancing over at Guy, the red primordial sighed and flicked his finger...soon the space around the meeting room changed.
Closing it with a barrier, Clayman and Rimuru were now separated from the outside world inside a sort of arena.
Their subordinates behind got ready for the incoming fight.
Rimuru : Testa take care of Clayman...
Testarossa : Very well.
Smiling wickedly, she looked over at the deadman, though instead of focusing on the fight, he was staring at Milim on the other side of the barrier.
Clayman : Wait ! Milim come here and help me.
Giving out his order, the destroyer got up with her cold eyes...Guy sighed and was forced to make a hole in the barrier because Milim would certainly go shatter it if not...
Ramiris : Wait, if Milim is allowed in then I should too.
Surprisingly, the spirit queen raised her protest...all attention to her now, Clayman snickered as for him, Ramiris was still that weak and protected pixie.
Guy : Are you really going to side with Rimuru ?
Ramiris : I don't see why not.
This sure was troubling for Guy, he wanted to play along Milim's scheme but if Ramiris butt in...the fight is just going to be one sided.
Guy : Sorry but I can't allow that.
Ramiris : Is that favoritism your showing ?
Guy : Ahh...seriously, I preferred when you were harmless.
Sighing, Guy decided to ignore her seeing that she wasn't really pushing it...this was probably a way to tease him.
Guy : (How troublesome...)
Back inside the barrier, Milim was staring blankly toward Rimuru...while the slime let out some imaginary sweat.
Rimuru : (Clayman isn't much of a threat but Milim is another story...)
His eyes studied carefully his friend...Raphael analysis ongoing, he instructed Testarossa and Shion their respective opponent and went on guard.
Clayman : Milim, go kill that slime !
Finally starting this fight for the seat of demon lord, Milim launched herself forward...the wind bending at her speed.
She landed her first directly on the ground where Rimuru was just standing, the sheer speed made the latter panic as he dodged.
Rimuru : (She is serious...this punch would have killed me!)
Milim : (Hehe, Rimuru seems a lot stronger, let's see how much you evolved!)
Taking this opportunity to fight her bestie, Milim was obviously acting being controlled...but since Rimuru won't ever fight her seriously, she decided to use the situation to her advantage.
While they engaged in their own duel, Testarossa walked toward Clayman with her usual wicked smile.
Testarossa : Certainly for a demon lord, you are disappointing.
Clayman : A mere greater demon talking to me ? Kukuku, with Milim on my side you are all dead !
With a granted confidence, Clayman threw out a battle doll which opened on itself...Viola, a machine doll equipped with dozens of weapons.
Thought before Clayman could even react, the doll was dismantled...her hand easily pierced the doll's chest as she grabbed and destroyed its core.
Testarossa : My~those swords and blades are of good quality, maybe Rimuru-sama will like them.
Studying the weapon scattered around by Viola's destruction, some unique or rare blade could be found, Clayman sure put up a lot in its fabrication.
Clayman : W-what ?
Testarossa : You called me a greater demon, right...that just shows how insightful you are.
The situation that just unfolded was too shocking...still Clayman had to move, he now understood that this demon couldn't be underestimated.
Bringing out his marionettes doll, he went all out with his skill and trick...but none of them affected the primordial white as she made her way through his schemes.
Testarossa : First you left arm~
Finally having had enough, she almost instantly appeared behind Clayman and ripped his left arm, the pain was unbearable crossing through his resistance.
Clayman : Arght ! H-how !
Stepping back, he wasn't given time to regain his spirit as Testa went on tearing his right leg, then his right arm...ending with his head.
Testarossa ruthlessly killed Clayman...his body fell back on the ground lifeless, no sign of regeneration active.
Testarossa : How boring...Rimuru-sama didn't order me to kill you but you are too frail.
Sighing in disappointment, a red mist formed around Testa as she used her unique skill to heal him, his soul still present he was soon brought back to life.
The sudden revival shook him deeply as he panicked looking around, only for his field of vision to be filled with the face of a beautiful yet cruel lady.
Testarossa : For offensing Rimuru-sama and calling him a « lowly slime » i'll just kill you around a thousand times.
Though her action just now had solved most of the situation, Clayman's control over Ninehead who was fighting Shion was lost.
Now sleeping after recovering her freedom, Shion was confused as to what to do but ultimately kept the fox in her arm while joining up with Testarossa in beating Clayman.
This was truly a one sided massacre, the attention on the white primordial was gone as now the audience was more interested in Rimuru and Milim.
Outside the barrier, Luminous's eyes gleamed and understood how big of a threat Rimuru could be...she now understood why Chronoa and Dawn had been keeping good eyes on him.
Luminous : Rimuru Tempest, tell me honestly...who would win between him and me right now ?
Asking this annoying question, Dawn looked at his master for a moment before returning his attention to the fight.
Luminous is a lot stronger than her original self because she awakened 2000 years ago...her ultimate skill Asmodeus is already present and overall, she is worthy of being called a demon lord.
But that applies to Rimuru too, right now he heavenly matches a not serious Milim...
Dawn : Rimuru would win...because he had too many hidden cards.
Raphael, Uriel, Beelzebuth and Veldora...no matter how you looked at it, he was a cheat code, even if the skills were rather new to him.
Raphael was here to control them...if it's not a monster like Milim, Ramiris or Guy, then Rimuru might be the strongest demon lord present currently.
Luminous : I see...and you ? Can you beat him ?
Dawn : Well for now, I surely could...
Raphael's first very defeat was against Veldora's Faust who manipulated probability, he was a counter to the wisdom king...
Lord of Fate, Origin can manipulate the fate of all things but it doesn't limit to that...life/death, space and probability are affected too.
Dawn was the worst enemy for Raphael...
Luminous : Mmh, interesting...
Smirking, she glanced toward Guy who was already glaring at her...both of them already know the outcome of this Walpurgis and what was about to happen.
Back in the cardinal world, in Jistav...Clayman's castle.
Flora was slowly walking down a long path...this whole castle underground seemed to be an unpaved cave.
The sound of sword clashing could be heard further in...
Flora : I should be there soon...still I have to find the seal of the chaos dragon in this giant underground cave ? Leader...why me...
Contemplating her own misery, soon the battlefield she was hearing came into view...
In the middle of a large army of undead, a pinked haired Kijin accompanied by an old man and ikemen spy were fighting Adalman, one of Clayman's five fingers.
Flora : Ugh, I really hate undead...
Stomach aches, Flora did her best to not throw up...
Flora : Luckily, I'm good with holy magic.
This was truly a given as she easily purified all the skeleton coming her way...she wanted to intervene and help the troupe of Tempest.
But it wasn't necessary as Shuna managed to end the fight using Overdrive to take control over Adalman's spell...
Though, the final scene stunned Flora for an instant...
Flora : How did this skeleton use Disintegration...he must have been a high ranked priest back in the day...anyway, since it's like that i won't have to meet them.
Opting to retrieve the Chaos dragon, she quickly left and moved in the shadow.
Still she looked up at the ceiling wondering if everything will be alright at Ruberios...the defense was given to Lucas and their youngest member after all.
Flora : Hopefully...Shu-kun won't blow up the church...
Their youngest member, a 12 years old boy who goes by Shin Tanaka...a genius engineer that Dawn recruited when he was still a baby.
A stray otherworlder who crossed the world barrier at the age of 9 months...his soul was strong and having no one else, Dawn took him in.
He had Yuu and Eleonor acting like a mother for him while the other showed support...the plan was that once he grows up, they'll form him into a holy knight.
But surprisingly, he grew up awakening some useful skills...
Flora : Honestly, I'm sorry for whoever will try to infiltrate Ruberios...
She was genuinely sorry, Shun is still a kid...he doesn't know how to hold back and is a bit crazy when it comes to pranks and traps.
Whoever will fall into them will know despair...
Back to the Walpurgis, Rimuru and Milim's skirmish has been ongoing for a while now...
Clayman on the other hand had already died 98 times...his torture also ongoing...the duration of this Walpurgis already passed 3 hours
It was about time to end this, Rimuru was unexpectedly holding it...though his defense had grown weaker since the start.
And Milim was having so much fun that her impassable cover was blown out by her crazy smile...
Milim : (This is fun ! I wonder why I can't touch him...I'm going seriously though, should I go into battle mode to try?)
Right, Milim had already gone on above 80 % of her capabilities in her normal state...at this pace only a few could follow their movement.
Why is he so strong ? At the start of the Walpurgis...he wasn't going to draw over 5 minutes yet this is still going.
The reason is simple...exactly 2 hours and 58 minutes ago, Raphael had done something to compensate for the gap in power.
Raphael : (I request your assistance, Dawn Arceid.)
Dawn : (This voice...i see, what do you need?)
Raphael : (Master had ordered me to poston the analysis of individual : Dawn Arceid as long as he doesn't give his consent, I'm here to ask your authorization.)
This was really straightforward...still Dawn was actually shocked, Raphael is a skill that possesses a will.
Its intelligence goes beyond the norm as her name suggests Wisdom king...for her to directly communicate with Dawn and reveal her existence...
Dawn : (It seems you trust that I won't ever go against Rimuru...well, sure since we don't have much time I'll help you as much as I can.)
Closing his eyes, Ultimate skill : Lord of Fate was activated...taking the information as a semi soul corridor reformed between Dawn and Rimuru's soul.
Raphael immediately started to work...surprisingly the analysis of Origin was smooth though the complexity of the skill was high.
In 3 mere minutes, Raphael implemented in herself...the ability to manipulate probability.
Dawn : (This is as far as we can go...anymore and this semi soul corridor will collapse.)
Raphael : (You have my gratitude, Dawn Arceid.)
Cutting the thought communication, Dawn wondered...how is Raphael so emotive ? She showed gratitude to someone other than Rimuru...
This doesn't make sense at this point of the story...
Dawn : (I'll look into it later...)
With that done, Raphael managed to change the probability of Milim's attack without anyone noticing...
Too absorbed in the fight, the destroyer just continued her assault...after 3 hours and with his new power, Rimuru kept evolving.
Skills like Future attack prediction naturally appeared...with these small upgrades, Rimuru managed to fight for 3 hours straight now.
Milim : (Arght ! I really can't hit him ! Then fine, let's try that!)
Frustrated, magicule quickly gathered around her body...bursting forward she was faster and stronger than before.
A long horn growing over her forehead...she passed into a semi-battle mode.
Taken off guard, Rimuru tried to back away but Milim just outpaced him...her fist coated in pure destructive aura.
She smiled widely as her punch flew forward.
Milim : LET'S SEE IF YOU CAN TAKE THIS ONE !
Rimuru : Wh-
Raphael : (Attack unavoidable...)
A single notice that made Rimuru have cold feet, he instinctively closed his eyes while raising his arm to protect himself.
Awaiting for the impact, soon a large explosion occurred...settling a veil of dust through the entirety of the barrier.
Guy cringed as the protective wall crackled...
Guy : She went overboard...is the slime even alive ?
Dawn : (Eyes of fate...)
Focusing his sight, it seemed Rimuru was still alive...but along with him, there was a new figure...
Dawn : Well...Luminous-sama, I hope you clench your teeth because he has arrived.
Luminous : Huh ? Wait...him ?!
Her face flinched in anger, she turned her head left and right trying to find her worst enemy...
As the dust veil dissipated, Luminous went red in rage...vein contracted over he beautiful face.
Luminous : That aura...it's definitely Veldora !
Dawn : Calm down...(Besides you still can't beat him...)
While he tried to calm her, Veldora had appeared through his own ultimate skill...taking Milim's punch instead of Rimuru.
The storm dragon cried in pain while holding his head...
Veldora : That hurt ! What the hell ! Are you trying to split the world or what ?!
Milim : V-Veldora ?!
Rimuru : What are you doing here ?!
Confused and startled by his sudden appearance...soon things broke down as Milim forgot her acting.
Rimuru : Wait ! Veldora aside...when are you going to stop acting Milim ?
Milim : Eh ? E-eto...
Looking over Clayman, Milim's eyes widened as she realized what kind of horror he went through while she had fun.
He was on the ground, only his face was recognizable as the rest of his body became mush through Shion's skill.
His eyes were lifeless as the sole words he tried to utter were pleas to end his life.
Testarossa : Fufu, you look a lot better like that...anyway it seems Rimuru-sama has finished, as expected of milord, fighting the destroyer for so long.
Shion : Rimuru-sama ! What should we do with this joke of a demon lord now ?
Smiling freshly, Shion could be seen happily waving her hand...on the other hand, Rimuru couldn't help but sigh.
Surely, he wished for Clayman to suffer but just now...he felt a bit of pity.
Rimuru : I'll execute him myself, for now let's stop this.
Just like that, our lovely slime could finally rest...he wasn't particularly tired but fighting Milim took a whole lot from his mental strength.
Veldora : (I almost got assassinated...and no one cares...)
Ignoring the otaku dragon, the barrier surrounding them disappeared...since the fight was over, Guy returned the space to its origin.
While this was overly long, at least now every demon lord present couldn't protest as for Rimuru's strength.
Guy : Congratulations, you deserve this seat...though I had some questions, it doesn't really matter now.
Clapping his hands, Guy looked over at Clayman's pitiful state for a moment...
Guy : Anyway, since Rimuru has won...any objection as for him becoming one of us ?
Naturally none...
Dagruel : He has proven his strength, I have nothing to say.
Leon : I don't care.
Dino : I'm good...
Luminous : ...
Ramiris : Welcome Rimuru ! I hope you get along with each other (Though it won't last long.)
Frey : (So this is the strength of a demon lord...seriously, I really lived in a delusion...)
Milim : Wahahaha ! Congrats Rimuru ! I knew you could do it !
Receiving a « warm » welcome, Rimuru blushed a little...while his subordinates looked proud.
Shizu on the side also smiled warmly behind her mask.
Clayman : M-Mil-
Testarossa : Shut up trash.
Killing before resurrecting him, the white primordial gave him no mercy...this was honestly scary how ruthless she was.
Dino knew he was going to have nightmares in his next sleep.
Guy : Anyway, and you Carrion are you still going to hide ? It's over already.
Groaning at Frey's attendant...the man wearing a lion mask soon revealed himself to be Carrion...
Carrion : Ahh...as expected you recognized me, well it seems everyone pretty much knew...
Looking around, he wasn't really hiding his aura...only Dino who didn't pay clear attention was surprised.
Clayman : H-how...
He was feeling hopeless, the taste of life already vanished for hours now...the sight of Carrion alive talking with the other demon lords worsened Clayman's despair.
Carrion now revealed, he was angrily scolding Milim for destroying his nation...with Rimuru calming them, things really took a dirty turn.
Clayman : K-Kazaream-sama...
Muttering his master's name, the vision of his comrades flashed in his mind for an instant...gritting his teeth, he tried his best to gather himself up.
But nothing, under Testarossa's watch...he was left hopeless...
Dawn : Mmh ?
Luminous : Damn Veldora...can't you just go cut him down-did something happen ?
The vampire, still annoyed, glared at the storm dragon, as he was still on the ground holding his head in pain...
She wanted to send her best men to finish him off but surprisingly, his face showcased a wary expression as he stared straight toward Clayman.
Dawn : This isn't the end...
As soon as he muttered these words, a burst of magicule exploded from Clayman...forcing Testarossa to back away, she retreated to Rimuru's side startled.
The deadman slowly got up as his body regenerated...threatening the entire room as he laughed maniacally.
Clayman : Kuhahaha !
His power and threat level increased absurdly fast...to the point where even the likes of Leon would be threatened.
Looking at him with Eyes of Fate, Dawn frowned, sensing the interference of the Author...Clayman's fate changed.
Instead of dying here, he was going to kill a few demon lords and escape...he couldn't allow that.
Dawn : I wanted to let Rimuru take care of him...but I can't let you go now.
Instantly, Anti-magic area and Holy field formed around Clayman...Tightening his fist, dozens of Disintegration were casted and launched the next second.
Pulverizing him, Dawn didn't hold back on his spell...the divine light grew larger and bigger as Claymab's energy was dismissed.
Rimuru : (Ugh...what was that?)
The sudden burst was unexpected, like a passing storm everyone was on guard now staring at the holy field...
Leon : (Dawn Arceid...he reacted instantly and casted dozens of Disintegration instantly...what a monster...)
Dagruel : (What happened to Clayman ? Even if he awakened that was too much...)
Milim was staring at the place Clayman was just a moment ago, the dust generated by Disintegration settled and nothing was left.
The lack of presence of the crazy pierrot eased up the tension...for everyone but a few.
Guy : It's still not over...
Persisting, where nothing was left...Clayman appeared again, his power kept growing as his whole being from his soul regenerated.
The single point where his flesh reappeared formed from nothingless...
Clayman : I-I AM THE STRONGEST NOW !
Achieving his new evolution...his strength wasn't a joke anymore...even Rimuru had to acknowledge him...
Though this time, he won't have to fight as this unknown phenomenon was way too abnormal for the mediators of this world to ignore.
When Clayman finally came back to his senses, he didn't have the time to use his power as Dawn was already in front of him.
His sword out, the 6 arms that grew behind Clayman's back were severed...followed by that, Guy appeared grabbing the deadman's head and smashed him into the ground.
A pillar of flames followed as he made Clayman burn through the flames of hell...
Lastly, Ramiris casted multiple spiritual magic...she was still not capable of using her primitive magic due to the recent recovery of her prime state.
Still, her strength wasn't to laugh at...a path of light opened as Clayman was forced to destruction...
Ramiris : [Call of Heaven].
Guy : Oi oi, Ramiris ! You almost got me with him !
Jumping back beside her, Guy's right arm was already burned just by gazing Ramiris's spell...the spirit just sighed as even if he was hit.
He wouldn't have died...just severely damaged.
Dawn : This guy is too persistent...
Walking toward the two older demon lords, Dawn muttered annoyed as Clayman was still not dead...
His whole body was constantly turned into rotten meat yet his regeneration actually kept up...it seems the main power up he got was this absurd regeneration.
Ramiris : To think he would still live after that...
Guy : What in the world is that ?
Looking around, Dawn sighed...everyone was watching, Milim and Rimuru were on the verge of intervening...
He wanted to avoid using his skill and exposing them but if this continues, things will just go downhill.
Dawn : I don't think [Road of Faith] would be enough for this one...ahh, seriously...
Taking a step forward, his raised his sword high covering it with magicule...intending to finish it in one go.
Ramiris noticed his intention and deactivated her spell...leaving an opening, all fate had to end here.
Dawn : [Reverse Fate]
The fundamental technique of his ultimate skill : Lord of Fate...the last resort he had kept in case of emergency.
Clayman's fate was reversed to its original state...his body and soul already at their limit, the moment Reverse Fate collided, the demon lord Crazy Pierrot crumbled on himself...
Dawn : This seems more like a provokation than an actual attack...
Staring at the pile of dust at his feet, Dawn pondered...was this a threat ? Showing how powerful a weakling like Clayman could become through the Author ?
In any case, now all eyes were on Dawn...turning around, he walked back to Luminous and bowed lightly.
Dawn : I apologize for acting without notifying you first.
Luminous : It's fine, just tell me the detail later.
Nodding, he could still feel the stares from the other behind his back...particularly Guy who was suspicious.
Guy : ah...anyway, since Clayman is gone now, let's just resume to the Walpurgis.
At the same time, in Ruberios...
Laplace who tried to sneak inside the church and look for its secret was living a hellish experience...now running as he was pursued by a giant boulder made of Magic ore...
He constantly fell into a trap everywhere...at some point he felt mentally tired and paranoid...
Laplace : What kind of psychopath trapped this whole place !
He shouted while laughing nervously, fortunately he managed to survive this trap and take a deep breath.
Laplace : Did they expect an intruder ? Because the number of traps is just insane...
Lucas : We sure did, sir Clown.
A creepy chill running down his spine, Laplace turned around agitated...the otherworlder knight walking toward him appeared in the darkness of the church.
A sword at his wrist, he was instead using a pair of gloves equipped with metal plates.
Lucas : Mind playing with me too ?
Smirking, Lucas quickly dashed forward throwing a heavy punch at the clown...though Laplace was much faster allowing him to escape.
Letting Lucas down as he crashed his fist into the cold ground of his workplace...a large crater formed.
Lucas : Tch, he ran away...(Shu, where did he go?)
Shu : (Corridor F7, activation of trap 507 and 612.)
Lucas : Heh~if the clown continues this way...
A creepy laugh escaped his mouth, he abandoned the idea of pursuing him...their little genius Shu Tanaka was monitoring the entire church.
Having set 1012 traps through the entire place...no matter where Laplace went, he will be a victim of these dangers.
Spatial transportation, holy magic, Lucas and Hinata lurking around...this was truly a hell place to be at the moment.
Laplace : (I should leave for now ! This place is impossible to break through alone!)
Doaging another set of arrows followed by knives and lurking holy knights, Laplace continued to run.
Trying to find the exit, he panicked when another dreadful presence was felt coming frontward.
Laplace : N-no way...is this my day of misfortune ?
Hinata : So you are the intruder...
Stepping back as the holy knight approached...Laplace felt pure fear, the lady in front of him wasn't normal.
She was releasing pure murderous intent...she already messed up with Rimuru's case and was reprimanded by both Luminous and Dawn.
To say she was stressed would be an understatement...this was her chance to catch up on her mistake.
Hinata : Dawn-sensei didn't specify if we had to capture you unharmed, a few severed members won't be a problem.
Laplace : Shit ! I ain't staying here !
Doing a 180 degree, he ran away from this girl as fast as he could...however, the moment he took his first step...a special based magic circled activated below him.
Laplace : Wh-
Shu : (Trap number 21 activated, transportation magic toward room Y2, hehe let's see if you survive this one.)
His eyes widening, once the magic circled stopped glowing...Laplace found himself in a closed room...
Around him were dozens of minigun...he didn't know what those weapons were but the immediate instinct for threat kicked in.
A short spark lit inside the weapon around, soon a rain of bullet infused with holy magic befallen upon Laplace.
Laplace : Crazy fucker !!
Shu : (This won't be enough...Hinata-san, Lucas please proceed to point Y5.)
Hinata : (On my way.)
Lucas : (You are truly the devil...)
After the gruesome ending of Clayman, all the demon lords sat back around the round table.
Their attendants were silent behind their respective master...the room was tense as the situation that unfolded was anything but normal.
Guy : It doesn't seem our dear hero will talk, so let's just cast this anomaly aside and continue, Rimuru, you are now a recognized Demon lord/
Going to the next part, a world map projected in front of everyone...separating the different territories.
Rimuru looked around, finding some oddity, like Dino not having a main residence...
Guy : With that, everyone agrees by giving the entire Jura Forest to our newest recruit ?
No objection was raised, the meeting continued smoothly as Rimuru was slowly integrated in the group.
But before they could end it, Frey raised her arm wanting to speak up.
Guy : Mmh ? Do you have any objections, Frey ?
Frey : Nothing like that...as we are nearing the end of this Walpurgis I thought it would be the right time to announce my decision.
All eyes on her now, she continued with a smile.
Frey : I would like to step down as a demon lord and serve under Milim from now on.
Her sudden announcement was accompanied with shock and gasp...stepping down as a demon lord ? This was a first...
Carrion : What ?!
Guy : Can I ask why ?
Frey : Well, I realized my own weakness...Rimuru Tempest, Milim or even those subordinates...
Looking around, she eyed with some shame at the people she pointed...
Frey : I just don't have the power to back up my seat...rather than that I think serving Milim would bring more benefits.
She was clearly among the weakest in the room while counting the attendants...how could she call herself a demon lord when Testarossa or Shion were stronger ?
With that realization, she naturally directed herself toward the rule that all living beings serve...follow the stronger.
Carrion : Wait ! Then I was defeated by Milim too...I have to admit I'm no match for the people here either...so let me step down too !
Milim : !!!
While those declarations were considered, Milim was shivering in her seat...she didn't want that as it would be more responsibility and the prospect of having her friend become subordinates wasn't right.
Milim : I don't want that !
She whined like a little girl as Frey and Carrion convinced her...Rimuru on his seat couldn't help but sigh at her antics.
Eventually things died down with Frey and Carrion joining Milim's rule.
Guy : Honestly, I expected you to awaken in a few hundred years, Carrion...what a shame.
Carrion : I appreciate your expectation but it just didn't feel right...aside from power I would rather focus on rebuilding my nation for now.
Declaring his noble intention, Guy could only sigh and agreed with them...now the two titless, they got up from their seats and went behind Milim naturally.
Guy : Then...anything else ? Or we can just pass to the banquet and finish this ?
The rise of a new demon lord, the fall of 3 of them...this Walpurgis was pretty loaded already but...it seems Luminous hasn't dealt with her business yet.
Raising her arm, she smiled arrogantly while glaring at Guy and Dagruel.
Luminous : Don't act as if you have forgotten about me, Guy...
Guy : My~is there anything on your mind you would like to tell us ?
His eyes looming a dangerous gleam, it's as if the entire Walpurgis just restarted...that Guy Crimson waited for this moment.
Luminous : I want Dagruel to be punished for his insolence and explanation as to why you haven't stopped him from attacking me.
Guy : You aren't even hiding anymore...ahh, well if you think it's favoritism, Milim attacked Eurazania too, i just didn't had time to intervene.
Luminous : Is that so ? Well Milim is just that strong, I don't think you could have stopped her even if you wanted...but Dagruel is another story.
Covering her grin with her hand, she provoked with sharp words...the effect was immediate as the room turned colder.
Guy opened his eyes wide with rage dwelling within them.
Guy : You became rather bold...
Rimuru : (Damn...i wouldn't want to be the subject of her anger...she might verbally destroy me...)
Luminous : Anyway, so you don't intend to grant any of my requests ?
Guy : No.
A small portion of his aura flaring out trying to intimidate the vampire but it had no effect.
Luminous : Then I regret this won't work, I would also like to renounce my seat of demon lord.
Closing her eyes, she finally released the last bomb of this Walpurgis...Guy's anger fully blew out as he didn't wait a second to jump forward.
The table separating them was crushed under the weight of his arm...the mythical sword : World displayed in his hand.
Dawn : Not so fast, Guy Crimson.
Guy : You bastard...
Interrupting his course before he could reach Luminous, Dawn stepped up...the hero and demon lord clashing their swords.
Dawn and Guy, Dimension and World...their eyes shone furiously leveling up the tension tenfold.
Dawn : You really are a hot headed dumbass like Velzard said so.
Guy : Shut up, you two went too far this time.
Their hands tightly gripped on their respective swords...it seemed strength wise they were equal.
Shaking, one could think their sword would break anytime soon...
The other people around didn't know how to react, they just instinctively got up and backed away at the cheerful generosity of Guy's aura.
While Luminous and Shizue stood behind Dawn...
Luminous : You are quite aggressive, Guy...to attack me out of the blue ? Did my remark offended you that much ?
Guy : You...
Dawn : Oi, you are making some newbie mistake !
He got distracted by Luminous's taunt...this was really a rookie mistake as someone like Dawn was already clashing with him.
Seizing the opportunity, he kicked him away...landing a good blow on his stomach, Dawn made sure to put enough strength to damage him a little.
Guy : (This...he attacked my spiritual body directly...)
Grinding his teeth as his pain nullification was bypassed, he was sent across the room crashing into the wall.
Dawn : (He made a stupid mistake but just now...his sword swing was heavier than mine...)
His hand was shaking, for sure Guy is the strongest foe he had ever faced seriously.
Guy : Ugh...seriously, you really are an eyesore !
Slowly getting up after swiping the dust away, Guy clenched his fist as the covered his stomach.
Guy : How annoying, fine you want to leave then expect a full out war.
He was beyond angry at this point...raising his eyes he looked at Dawn ignoring Luminous for the time being.
Guy : This was your goal in coming here, right...
Subconsciously, the demon lords splitted in two factions...those who sided with Guy and those with Luminous.
This rift was what Luminous was after...
Guy : So all of you, you just witnessed Luminous retirement from the demon lord...we are now 7, anyone else ?
Fighting now would be meaningless, Guy understood that and Dawn acknowledged it.
They would be more lost than gain...this was the birth of an official third party in this world...
The Eastern empire, the demon lords and now...the Alliance.
Ramiris : I will side ith Dawn, this time sorry Guy.
Guy ; You too...(Everything is crumbling...was that a mistake to attack Ruberios with Dagruel?)
Now that Ramiris of all people took a side, things got more complicated...she is still an ancient demon lord but also recovered a part of her true strength.
Rimuru : (Raphael...what is happening?)
Raphael : (Notice : Most likely, individual : Guy Crimson is behind the attack on Ruberios, the reason is still unknown...individual : Luminous Valentine is planning an all out war against the demon lords.)
Rimuru : (Wait...isn't that bad ? I mean I don't want to fight Ramiris or Dawn-kun!)
But on the other side, he did everything to get this seat...there is also the factor Milim who was strangely tense.
Guy : So Luminous and Ramiris, anyone else ?
Rimuru : (What should i do?)
Raphael : (Notice : Individual : Dawn Arceid is currently the most trustworthy ally.)
Gulping, it seems that Walpurgis only served to punish Clayman for messing with his nation.
Rimuru : I changed my mind...i don't think the demon lords suit me and my ideal actually.
Looking at it now, Guy and Dagruel were definitely suspicious...also Tempest has an alliance with Ruberios now.
Even if it's not public yet...
Guy : The newbie too...
Milim : Wait ! If Bestie goes then me too !
Now this was truly serious...Dagruel, Leon and even Dino...but the most panicked were Carrion and Frey who just joined her.
Though they didn't speak up as they served Milim now...
They all looked at her seriously, Ramiris and Milim...two ancient destroyers capable of fighting Guy.
Guy : Are you sure Milim ?
Milim : Yeah ! I'll follow, bestie.
She seemed determined and this touched Rimuru as shown in his warm smile.
Guy : Anyone else ?
This time...it finally became quiet, Guy looked down letting his hair overshadow his eyes.
Anger was the only feeling he had at the moment...clenching his fist tightly he spoke up again.
Guy : Then all that just left our group, leave.
Venom in his voice, Luminous didn't wait much before turning around...the portal leading to Ruberios opened.
Luminous : This went better than expected...
She muttered but stopped in her tracks when she noticed her attendants weren't following her.
Dawn : Rimuru, I'll visit Tempest soon for more information.
Rimuru : Sure, I'll wait for you there...
This was a big decision, Rimuru took...he didn't even know if it was right or not.
Nodding, Dawn joined with Luminous...the last matter to take care of is for Shizu to do...the asked woman was glaring at Leon.
The platinum saber didn't seem to move, he had to stay as the demon lords just fell to the ground.
Shizue : Demon lord Leon Cromwell, may i ask for an audience in Eldorado soon ?
Leon : ...i don't know what you want but it's a no.
Shizue : I see.
Leon didn't want to involve himself with Ruberios any more, it could get really dangerous now that Guy sees them as enemies.
That's done, Shizue joined up with Luminous and their group finally left...
Soon, Ramiris with Milim and Rimuru left for Tempest too.
Dino : (Damn...this just happened...)
Dagruel : (I see, then i can now go full out against Ruberios, that's fine by me.)
Leon : (How troublesome, we just lost half of the demon lords...truly a tragedy.)
Guy : Rain and Misery, both of you go reveal to the world about Luminous's identity.
Taking the first action, Guy intended to quickly destroy those fouls...even if he had to involve the entire world.
Later that day, groundbreaking news fell upon the world.