1 00:00:00,458 --> 00:00:02,419 {\an8}Well then, let's move on to the main topic. 2 00:00:06,423 --> 00:00:08,049 Ramiris? 3 00:00:09,467 --> 00:00:11,720 {\an8}What's up all of a sudden? 4 00:00:11,803 --> 00:00:13,930 I heard all about it! 5 00:00:14,014 --> 00:00:17,600 {\an8}This country, Tempest, will be destroyed! 6 00:00:17,684 --> 00:00:18,643 {\an8}What... 7 00:00:19,310 --> 00:00:22,480 {\an8}-What did you say? -What did you say? 8 00:00:22,564 --> 00:00:25,108 Yes, destroy... 9 00:00:25,191 --> 00:00:27,986 Hey! What are you doing? 10 00:00:28,695 --> 00:00:31,531 I can't break free even with all my power! 11 00:00:31,614 --> 00:00:36,286 Lord Rimuru, how would you like me to dispose of this pesky insect? 12 00:00:36,369 --> 00:00:37,412 What is it with you? 13 00:00:37,495 --> 00:00:40,415 That thing is more or less a Demon Lord, though. 14 00:00:40,498 --> 00:00:43,293 {\an8}You're not just some ordinary guy, are you? 15 00:00:43,376 --> 00:00:45,795 Mr. Rimuru... 16 00:00:45,879 --> 00:00:47,297 Who is that spirit? 17 00:00:47,380 --> 00:00:50,258 Well, she's Ramiris, my acquaintance. 18 00:00:50,341 --> 00:00:52,802 She might not look the part, but she's apparently a Demon Lord. 19 00:00:52,886 --> 00:00:55,305 -What do you mean by that? -I see. Demon Lord... 20 00:00:55,388 --> 00:00:56,806 Despite how I look, 21 00:00:56,890 --> 00:00:59,768 I'm actually revered as the strongest of the Ten Great Demon Lords! 22 00:00:59,851 --> 00:01:00,685 Really? 23 00:01:00,769 --> 00:01:03,438 Hey, you. Why aren't you more surprised? 24 00:01:03,521 --> 00:01:06,816 I am Ramiris of the Labyrinth, in the flesh! 25 00:01:06,900 --> 00:01:09,235 How can you be so dry like that? 26 00:01:09,319 --> 00:01:13,490 Well, the Storm Dragon's revival is already a big enough surprise for me. 27 00:01:13,573 --> 00:01:16,534 I don't think anything could surprise me at this point. 28 00:01:16,618 --> 00:01:18,286 {\an8}SHONEN SIRIUS 29 00:01:18,369 --> 00:01:19,370 -Yes. -Yes. 30 00:01:19,454 --> 00:01:21,498 What? Storm Dragon? 31 00:01:21,581 --> 00:01:23,500 You're telling me Veldora has been revived? 32 00:01:23,583 --> 00:01:28,713 No way! I was the one who beat Veldora in a single punch! 33 00:01:28,797 --> 00:01:30,757 He was nothing but all talk. 34 00:01:30,840 --> 00:01:33,885 Besides, his era is over now. 35 00:01:33,968 --> 00:01:38,848 What you should fear is me, not that puny "Breeze Dragon!" 36 00:01:47,065 --> 00:01:48,399 SHONEN SIRIUS 37 00:01:48,483 --> 00:01:49,609 -Veldora. -What? 38 00:01:49,692 --> 00:01:52,529 {\an8}Sorry, but can you deal with this kid for me? 39 00:01:56,282 --> 00:01:57,158 Veldora? 40 00:02:01,204 --> 00:02:02,914 {\an8}I'm leaving the rest to you. 41 00:03:35,423 --> 00:03:38,509 {\an8}Well then, once again, let me bring up the main topic. 42 00:03:39,177 --> 00:03:42,847 The narrative we will reveal to the public will be as follows. 43 00:03:42,931 --> 00:03:46,601 I will declare myself a Demon Lord, but conceal the fact that I have awakened. 44 00:03:46,684 --> 00:03:51,481 {\an8}The greedy king of Farmus, Edmaris, led his army towards Tempest, 45 00:03:51,564 --> 00:03:55,235 {\an8}starting a war, and got defeated as a result. 46 00:03:55,318 --> 00:03:57,445 {\an8}Rather than getting destroyed by a Demon Lord alone, 47 00:03:57,528 --> 00:03:59,864 {\an8}saying they got defeated in war 48 00:03:59,948 --> 00:04:02,367 {\an8}makes it easier for other nations to swallow. 49 00:04:02,450 --> 00:04:07,872 {\an8}And the fallen Farmus soldiers unwittingly opened up the dreadful seal, 50 00:04:07,956 --> 00:04:11,542 unleashing the sleeping Evil Dragon, the Storm Dragon, Veldora. 51 00:04:13,378 --> 00:04:15,922 What is it? 52 00:04:16,506 --> 00:04:20,593 To oppose Veldora, Champion Youm and I joined hands. 53 00:04:20,677 --> 00:04:24,722 After many losses, we successfully negotiated and calmed his anger. 54 00:04:24,806 --> 00:04:28,893 And ended the conflict by agreeing to worship him as our guardian. 55 00:04:28,977 --> 00:04:31,229 {\an8}We will justify my ascend as a Demon Lord, 56 00:04:31,312 --> 00:04:33,898 {\an8}put all the blame on the Farmus Kingdom, 57 00:04:33,982 --> 00:04:36,276 {\an8}and portray our actions as justice. 58 00:04:39,362 --> 00:04:40,905 Just think about it. 59 00:04:40,989 --> 00:04:45,743 People fear what they do not understand, and will never willfully accept it. 60 00:04:46,411 --> 00:04:51,416 Even if the monster who destroyed an army of 20,000 is standing for peace, 61 00:04:51,499 --> 00:04:53,876 no one would believe it. 62 00:04:55,169 --> 00:04:58,631 {\an8}But if we claim the Storm Dragon is behind those deaths, 63 00:04:58,715 --> 00:05:00,466 {\an8}the masses will find it easier to grasp. 64 00:05:01,050 --> 00:05:04,304 {\an8}The Storm Dragon is a "Catastrophe," a mastermind of chaos, after all. 65 00:05:06,639 --> 00:05:10,351 You're quite a smart man for calling me a mastermind! 66 00:05:10,435 --> 00:05:12,437 That's not what he meant! 67 00:05:12,520 --> 00:05:15,565 I also support this narrative. 68 00:05:15,648 --> 00:05:20,486 Rather than my daughter being resented for causing the birth of a new Demon Lord, 69 00:05:20,570 --> 00:05:22,864 it's better for her to be credited 70 00:05:22,947 --> 00:05:28,036 for introducing a Demon Lord that enabled negotiations with the Storm Dragon. 71 00:05:28,828 --> 00:05:30,913 And that's not the only merit of this. 72 00:05:30,997 --> 00:05:33,291 This might also fool other Demon Lords 73 00:05:33,374 --> 00:05:37,378 into thinking that Veldora is the only threat. 74 00:05:37,462 --> 00:05:39,797 If so, it will be easier for me to make my move. 75 00:05:39,881 --> 00:05:42,008 Furthermore, if people know 76 00:05:42,091 --> 00:05:44,802 that we've got the authority to negotiate with Veldora, 77 00:05:44,886 --> 00:05:48,431 it will keep a lot of nations from trying to mess with us, don't you think? 78 00:05:48,514 --> 00:05:50,808 If anyone is opposed to this, please speak up. 79 00:05:50,892 --> 00:05:54,520 Especially you, Veldora, since I would have you take all the blame for my sins. 80 00:05:54,604 --> 00:05:56,397 There is no problem. 81 00:05:57,398 --> 00:06:00,902 I've decided to share your karma. 82 00:06:00,985 --> 00:06:04,072 So just make use of the name Storm Dragon all you want. 83 00:06:04,697 --> 00:06:06,449 All right. Thank you. 84 00:06:07,408 --> 00:06:09,118 It is understandable! 85 00:06:09,202 --> 00:06:13,706 In that case, we can continue negotiating with other nations the same way as before. 86 00:06:13,790 --> 00:06:16,334 Brilliantly done, Lord Rimuru. 87 00:06:16,417 --> 00:06:18,002 A truly ingenious plan! 88 00:06:18,086 --> 00:06:20,588 No, it was King Gazel's idea. 89 00:06:20,671 --> 00:06:22,799 I only compiled everyone's opinions together. 90 00:06:24,425 --> 00:06:26,469 We thank you, King Gazel. 91 00:06:26,552 --> 00:06:31,182 This means we can expect Sir Rimuru's aid when we make our move. 92 00:06:31,265 --> 00:06:32,100 -Yes. -Yes. 93 00:06:33,476 --> 00:06:34,685 I see. 94 00:06:34,769 --> 00:06:37,855 So we can simply focus solely on Clayman. 95 00:06:37,939 --> 00:06:41,984 {\an8}If we lose, then it will just prove that I'm incompetent. 96 00:06:42,068 --> 00:06:43,277 All right. 97 00:06:43,361 --> 00:06:45,071 That will be the narrative we're going to use 98 00:06:45,154 --> 00:06:46,697 for my transformation into a Demon Lord. 99 00:06:46,781 --> 00:06:48,116 Does everyone agree? 100 00:06:50,576 --> 00:06:54,747 Well then, with that in mind, I would like to decide on our next move. 101 00:06:54,831 --> 00:06:55,665 Youm. 102 00:06:55,748 --> 00:06:56,666 What? 103 00:06:57,750 --> 00:06:59,168 Yes. 104 00:07:01,254 --> 00:07:05,883 I would like to support Champion Youm as the new King of Farmus 105 00:07:05,967 --> 00:07:08,886 and build a new nation for its people. 106 00:07:08,970 --> 00:07:11,097 What did you say? Youm will? 107 00:07:12,932 --> 00:07:15,810 First, we will release King Edmaris, 108 00:07:15,893 --> 00:07:19,230 and force him to pay reparations for invading our country. 109 00:07:19,313 --> 00:07:23,860 {\an8}But I highly doubt that king will even oblige to pay reparations. 110 00:07:23,943 --> 00:07:25,653 {\an8}That's the point. 111 00:07:25,736 --> 00:07:27,989 {\an8}The reparation is merely the trigger. 112 00:07:28,072 --> 00:07:32,368 {\an8}Our real goal is to start a civil war within the Farmus Kingdom. 113 00:07:32,952 --> 00:07:36,497 We will destroy and rebuild it as a new nation. 114 00:07:36,581 --> 00:07:39,876 With Champion Youm as its new king. 115 00:07:39,959 --> 00:07:43,129 Thankfully, he's popular among the citizens. 116 00:07:43,212 --> 00:07:44,464 What? 117 00:07:48,384 --> 00:07:49,552 Very well. 118 00:07:49,635 --> 00:07:52,638 I have no objection to the proposal itself. 119 00:08:08,654 --> 00:08:11,824 Do you have the resolve to feel for your people, shoulder their pain, 120 00:08:11,908 --> 00:08:13,576 and stand before them? 121 00:08:16,954 --> 00:08:18,414 Well? 122 00:08:22,585 --> 00:08:23,711 Hell if I know. 123 00:08:25,463 --> 00:08:28,257 I'm not here to become a king because I want to. 124 00:08:28,883 --> 00:08:32,595 But people trust me with this role, 125 00:08:32,678 --> 00:08:34,764 and if I turn it down, how can I call myself a man? 126 00:08:36,599 --> 00:08:38,643 I just don't want to tell myself I can't do it 127 00:08:38,726 --> 00:08:41,187 and give up before I even try. 128 00:08:41,896 --> 00:08:45,107 And I also want to impress the woman I love. 129 00:08:46,400 --> 00:08:47,944 Idiot. 130 00:08:48,027 --> 00:08:50,446 {\an8}If I'm doing this, I'll give it my all! 131 00:08:55,159 --> 00:08:57,119 {\an8}This guy is certainly an idiot. 132 00:08:57,203 --> 00:08:59,121 {\an8}But that's how he does things. 133 00:08:59,747 --> 00:09:02,291 Dwarven King, I can guarantee you this. 134 00:09:02,375 --> 00:09:04,043 This guy is undoubtedly an idiot. 135 00:09:04,126 --> 00:09:05,545 {\an8}Don't call me an idiot over... 136 00:09:05,628 --> 00:09:07,088 {\an8}But he's not irresponsible. 137 00:09:07,171 --> 00:09:10,508 {\an8}I promise until the day he can become like a King of Champion such as you, 138 00:09:10,591 --> 00:09:13,177 I, Grucius, will be on his side and watch over him! 139 00:09:13,678 --> 00:09:15,388 So will I! 140 00:09:22,353 --> 00:09:23,688 Very well. 141 00:09:26,524 --> 00:09:29,068 If you need anything, you may rely on me. 142 00:09:31,654 --> 00:09:35,449 I must say, you found quite an interesting man here. 143 00:09:35,533 --> 00:09:39,579 Seeing how he seeks the throne to impress the woman he loves. 144 00:09:41,664 --> 00:09:43,583 Well... 145 00:09:43,666 --> 00:09:45,710 Nice going, Grucius. 146 00:09:45,793 --> 00:09:49,088 I wasn't expecting you to declare betraying Lord Carrion like that 147 00:09:49,171 --> 00:09:50,673 in front of us. 148 00:09:50,756 --> 00:09:53,467 Well, that's not my intention. 149 00:09:56,762 --> 00:10:01,309 Youm, what we seek from your nation is agricultural production. 150 00:10:01,392 --> 00:10:02,226 What? 151 00:10:02,310 --> 00:10:04,812 Instead of competing with other nations in a common field, 152 00:10:04,895 --> 00:10:09,150 you will find it easier to coexist if you take a dip into the unexplored market. 153 00:10:10,067 --> 00:10:12,153 Count me in on that too, Youm. 154 00:10:12,236 --> 00:10:14,822 We can discuss the details later. 155 00:10:14,905 --> 00:10:17,283 Understood, Lord Rimuru. 156 00:10:17,366 --> 00:10:18,534 Just count on me. 157 00:10:18,618 --> 00:10:22,330 Agriculture is fully developed in Farmus, I'm sure it will work out. 158 00:10:22,913 --> 00:10:26,584 Then as a representative of Blumund, I have a proposal. 159 00:10:26,667 --> 00:10:27,835 Proposal? 160 00:10:27,918 --> 00:10:31,922 I feel like we have something to offer in this plan. 161 00:10:32,006 --> 00:10:32,882 Really? 162 00:10:32,965 --> 00:10:35,217 Blumund has an intimate relationship 163 00:10:35,301 --> 00:10:38,929 with Marquis Muller and Count Herman in Farmus. 164 00:10:39,013 --> 00:10:40,806 How about we negotiate with them 165 00:10:40,890 --> 00:10:44,393 and have them join our side on this matter? 166 00:10:44,894 --> 00:10:48,022 I believe they can provide reliable support 167 00:10:48,105 --> 00:10:50,191 when Youm takes his post as a king. 168 00:10:50,274 --> 00:10:52,401 That would be great, but... 169 00:10:52,485 --> 00:10:56,113 Even as a guild master, is it really okay for you to decide that here? 170 00:10:56,989 --> 00:10:58,240 Please understand that right now 171 00:10:58,324 --> 00:11:01,369 {\an8}I'm standing here as part of the government. 172 00:11:01,452 --> 00:11:03,079 Not as a guild master, 173 00:11:03,162 --> 00:11:07,249 {\an8}but as secretary supervisor of Blumund's intelligence department. 174 00:11:07,333 --> 00:11:08,334 I see. 175 00:11:08,417 --> 00:11:11,253 And you're saying we can trust those nobles? 176 00:11:11,337 --> 00:11:15,758 Marquis Muller is actually a distant relative of Blumund's royal family. 177 00:11:15,841 --> 00:11:19,595 And Count Herman owed a great debt of gratitude towards Marquis Muller. 178 00:11:19,679 --> 00:11:21,597 It is unlikely he would betray him. 179 00:11:21,681 --> 00:11:23,224 I see. 180 00:11:23,307 --> 00:11:27,228 But is it really okay for you to reveal that secret right here? 181 00:11:28,562 --> 00:11:30,189 It's okay. 182 00:11:30,272 --> 00:11:32,983 And I'm sure you're well aware of this already. 183 00:11:33,067 --> 00:11:39,115 The Spy Masters of Dwargon are just as skilled as our intelligence department. 184 00:11:40,825 --> 00:11:42,410 {\an8}All right, got it. 185 00:11:42,493 --> 00:11:49,125 {\an8}Fuze, can you contact Marquis Muller and Count Herman for us in secret? 186 00:11:49,208 --> 00:11:51,752 {\an8}Yes, just leave it to me. 187 00:11:51,836 --> 00:11:53,629 Youm, you heard him, right? 188 00:11:53,713 --> 00:11:55,381 Yes, you can count on me. 189 00:11:55,464 --> 00:11:59,510 Okay, that should be all about Youm and the throne. 190 00:11:59,593 --> 00:12:03,139 Let's make the Champion's triumph as brilliant as it can be! 191 00:12:03,222 --> 00:12:04,348 -Yes. -Yes. 192 00:12:04,432 --> 00:12:05,891 Let's do it! 193 00:12:14,734 --> 00:12:20,990 {\an8}The leaders of nations expressing their minds without doubting one another. 194 00:12:21,490 --> 00:12:25,619 {\an8}I feel like a fool for being on alert with you all. 195 00:12:26,829 --> 00:12:28,622 Come on, Dad. 196 00:12:32,460 --> 00:12:33,544 What? 197 00:12:33,627 --> 00:12:35,171 Allow me to ask you. 198 00:12:35,254 --> 00:12:41,135 {\an8}Do you really trust this monster, Rimuru? 199 00:12:42,052 --> 00:12:44,889 {\an8}What do you mean by that? 200 00:12:44,972 --> 00:12:49,143 Even if monsters band together and decide to start a country, 201 00:12:49,226 --> 00:12:53,731 there should be no reason for Blumund to officially recognize them. 202 00:12:53,814 --> 00:12:57,610 Let alone developing diplomacy with them. 203 00:12:58,819 --> 00:13:00,404 So what I'm saying is this. 204 00:13:00,488 --> 00:13:03,491 {\an8}If it were me, I would only engage in trade 205 00:13:03,574 --> 00:13:06,744 and see how the Western Holy Church moves. 206 00:13:06,827 --> 00:13:11,123 Enjoy all the profit and give them confidential reports. 207 00:13:11,207 --> 00:13:14,752 If there's any problem, just leave the matters to them. 208 00:13:14,835 --> 00:13:19,757 {\an8}Isn't that how a small nation usually handles matters? 209 00:13:25,763 --> 00:13:28,516 All right! I understand! 210 00:13:29,099 --> 00:13:32,686 Well then, allow me to be straight with you. 211 00:13:32,770 --> 00:13:37,358 Yes, of course, I had the same opinion as you, Archduke Erald. 212 00:13:37,900 --> 00:13:43,072 I stated the same to my superior before Mr. Rimuru first arrived at Blumund. 213 00:13:43,155 --> 00:13:48,577 But he rejected the idea, fearing the possibility of war. 214 00:13:49,370 --> 00:13:53,624 Build a mutual friendship and find a way to coexist. 215 00:13:53,707 --> 00:13:57,753 That was the conclusion the higher-ups in our government made. 216 00:13:57,837 --> 00:14:01,465 A nation such as yours and the Dwarven Kingdom is big and powerful. 217 00:14:01,549 --> 00:14:04,009 So I'm sure you have all sorts of choices available. 218 00:14:04,093 --> 00:14:08,556 {\an8}But for us weak nations, one misstep could speak our doom. 219 00:14:08,639 --> 00:14:10,391 {\an8}If we're going to entrust our fate to someone, 220 00:14:10,474 --> 00:14:15,813 {\an8}it's better to trust the monster lord than rely on Western Holy Church's help. 221 00:14:16,438 --> 00:14:18,566 Anyway, that's basically it. 222 00:14:18,649 --> 00:14:23,070 And you came here to save Mr. Rimuru. 223 00:14:23,153 --> 00:14:25,072 Was that also the decision of your superior? 224 00:14:25,155 --> 00:14:26,907 Exactly. 225 00:14:26,991 --> 00:14:30,077 Since we've ratified a security treaty, 226 00:14:30,160 --> 00:14:33,080 I've been ordered to follow it to the letter. 227 00:14:33,163 --> 00:14:38,544 Well, even if the government broke its promise, I would still come here. 228 00:14:38,627 --> 00:14:40,796 I'm a free man. 229 00:14:42,756 --> 00:14:45,843 {\an8}Why did I even take this job? 230 00:14:47,052 --> 00:14:51,682 Anyway, I've been appointed to Blumund's intelligence department. 231 00:14:51,765 --> 00:14:53,684 You can say my luck ran out from that point on. 232 00:14:53,767 --> 00:14:56,020 And that superior of yours is... 233 00:14:56,103 --> 00:14:59,773 None other than His Majesty, the King of Blumund himself. 234 00:15:00,482 --> 00:15:02,735 I apologize, Sir Fuze. 235 00:15:02,818 --> 00:15:07,781 But thanks to you, I now finally understand Blumund's intentions. 236 00:15:07,865 --> 00:15:12,494 I already trusted Rimuru from the start, so there is nothing to doubt. 237 00:15:12,578 --> 00:15:14,246 You may say that Gazel, 238 00:15:14,330 --> 00:15:17,291 but deciding whether to form a pact 239 00:15:17,374 --> 00:15:19,877 with a nation of monsters is not that easy. 240 00:15:19,960 --> 00:15:24,006 I have a newfound respect for the king of Blumund. 241 00:15:24,089 --> 00:15:26,216 Enough with the act. 242 00:15:26,300 --> 00:15:30,387 You've already made your decision, that's why you're here in the first place. 243 00:15:30,888 --> 00:15:32,306 So, Master Strategist Erald, 244 00:15:32,389 --> 00:15:33,515 what's your conclusion? 245 00:15:33,599 --> 00:15:36,477 I have indeed made my own conclusion. 246 00:15:36,560 --> 00:15:38,771 But before I answer you, 247 00:15:39,396 --> 00:15:41,649 may I ask one more question? 248 00:15:42,232 --> 00:15:43,150 What? 249 00:15:43,233 --> 00:15:45,361 Dad, come on! 250 00:15:45,444 --> 00:15:48,072 {\an8}Stop acting all stuck-up and just answer already! 251 00:15:48,155 --> 00:15:51,408 -What? -Oh, Princess, that's not good! 252 00:15:51,492 --> 00:15:55,996 Yes! Archduke is trying his hardest to look cool for you, okay? 253 00:15:57,581 --> 00:16:00,042 {\an8}So much for being a master strategist. 254 00:16:07,508 --> 00:16:10,386 Let me hear it, Erald. 255 00:16:10,469 --> 00:16:12,596 A Demon Lord's aura! 256 00:16:12,680 --> 00:16:15,432 I see. Tremendous indeed. 257 00:16:16,517 --> 00:16:18,394 Well then, Demon Lord Rimuru, 258 00:16:18,477 --> 00:16:20,145 let me ask you this. 259 00:16:20,771 --> 00:16:25,526 How do you intend to wield your power as a Demon Lord? 260 00:16:26,360 --> 00:16:27,194 What? 261 00:16:27,695 --> 00:16:30,114 Really? Just something that easy? 262 00:16:30,197 --> 00:16:31,699 Easy? 263 00:16:31,782 --> 00:16:33,701 The answer is simple. 264 00:16:33,784 --> 00:16:37,955 {\an8}I want to make a world that's easy to live in as I pictured. 265 00:16:38,622 --> 00:16:42,710 A bountiful world that as many people as possible can be content with. 266 00:16:42,793 --> 00:16:47,965 {\an8}You really think you can make such a fantasy-like dream come true? 267 00:16:48,048 --> 00:16:50,092 That's what this power is for. 268 00:16:50,175 --> 00:16:52,803 An ideal with no power to back it up is nonsense, 269 00:16:52,886 --> 00:16:54,972 and power without ideals is pointless, right? 270 00:17:00,227 --> 00:17:01,437 Hilarious! 271 00:17:01,520 --> 00:17:04,064 This is hilarious, Demon Lord Rimuru! 272 00:17:04,732 --> 00:17:06,734 Oh, Demon Lord versed in karma. 273 00:17:06,817 --> 00:17:11,321 I think I now understand why you managed to awaken yourself. 274 00:17:14,241 --> 00:17:16,827 My pardons, Demon Lord Rimuru. 275 00:17:16,910 --> 00:17:20,205 As the envoy of the Sorcerer's Dynasty Sarion, 276 00:17:20,289 --> 00:17:23,000 I hereby request the establishment of formal relations 277 00:17:23,083 --> 00:17:25,002 with the Jura Tempest Federation. 278 00:17:25,085 --> 00:17:29,381 I hope to hear a positive reply from you. 279 00:17:29,465 --> 00:17:30,382 Dad! 280 00:17:30,466 --> 00:17:32,885 -Princess! -Wait! 281 00:17:42,978 --> 00:17:47,232 {\an8}I was also hoping to build a positive relation with you. 282 00:17:48,233 --> 00:17:50,944 I will gladly accept the offer. 283 00:18:15,052 --> 00:18:19,098 Thus, Tempest successfully established a relation 284 00:18:19,181 --> 00:18:20,891 with Sorcerer's Dynasty Sarion. 285 00:18:20,974 --> 00:18:26,522 After Blumund and Dwargon, that makes it our third allied human nation. 286 00:18:27,022 --> 00:18:29,274 -Okay, Benimaru. -Yes? 287 00:18:29,358 --> 00:18:31,652 Our enemy is Clayman. Let's crush him! 288 00:18:31,735 --> 00:18:34,404 {\an8}I've been waiting for that order! 289 00:18:34,488 --> 00:18:36,448 Yes, I'm all ready! 290 00:18:37,282 --> 00:18:40,369 And for the Three Beastketeers and the rest of the brigade... 291 00:18:40,452 --> 00:18:44,081 All of us are now under your command. 292 00:18:44,164 --> 00:18:46,375 -Yes, you can count on us. -Right. 293 00:18:46,458 --> 00:18:50,379 Rimuru, are you sure you can win this? 294 00:18:51,004 --> 00:18:52,005 We will win. 295 00:18:52,089 --> 00:18:54,007 He has angered me. 296 00:18:54,091 --> 00:18:56,385 You sure make it sound easy. 297 00:18:56,468 --> 00:19:00,472 Clayman is a Demon Lord who has many Magic-borns under his control. 298 00:19:00,556 --> 00:19:02,516 He is not someone to take lightly. 299 00:19:02,599 --> 00:19:04,268 That doesn't matter. 300 00:19:04,351 --> 00:19:06,645 War is not about quantity but quality. 301 00:19:07,229 --> 00:19:08,522 Good grief. 302 00:19:08,605 --> 00:19:11,900 I can already hear the sound of my common sense crumbling apart. 303 00:19:12,901 --> 00:19:16,780 With that, the long meeting between humans and monsters came to an end. 304 00:19:17,489 --> 00:19:22,244 Once again, we take another big step in making our ideal come true. 305 00:19:29,334 --> 00:19:30,711 I heard all about it. 306 00:19:30,794 --> 00:19:32,796 You're planning to invade Eurazania next? 307 00:19:34,214 --> 00:19:35,215 Yes. 308 00:19:35,299 --> 00:19:40,470 Milim obliterated the capital, but that country has a large population. 309 00:19:40,554 --> 00:19:45,309 There are still many humans staying within several scattered settlements. 310 00:19:45,392 --> 00:19:49,813 They would make just the right sacrifice for my awakening. 311 00:19:50,397 --> 00:19:51,815 Don't you think so? 312 00:19:53,400 --> 00:19:57,029 {\an8}So he's planning to kill everyone, including the noncombatants? 313 00:19:57,112 --> 00:19:59,448 {\an8}Sounds like he's forcing it. 314 00:19:59,531 --> 00:20:02,492 {\an8}Aren't you a little too hasty, Clayman? 315 00:20:03,035 --> 00:20:06,079 By the way, do you really have to make a move 316 00:20:06,163 --> 00:20:08,540 right before the big event, Walpurgis? 317 00:20:08,624 --> 00:20:13,170 And isn't there also a nonaggression treaty between Demon Lords? 318 00:20:13,253 --> 00:20:16,048 Yes, that's not a problem. 319 00:20:16,131 --> 00:20:19,676 My ringleader, Myulan, was killed by that slime. 320 00:20:19,760 --> 00:20:24,056 That is a threat aimed towards me and my Demon Lord's seat. 321 00:20:24,139 --> 00:20:28,352 And turned out the one who instigated that was Carrion. 322 00:20:28,435 --> 00:20:30,562 That's how I intend to frame it. 323 00:20:30,646 --> 00:20:31,813 I see. 324 00:20:31,897 --> 00:20:35,108 It would make sense if the other side was the one who betrayed first... 325 00:20:35,192 --> 00:20:37,486 Myulan was killed? 326 00:20:37,569 --> 00:20:41,698 Yes, I heard the whole thing via Marionette Heart. 327 00:20:41,782 --> 00:20:45,118 And the heart I was holding onto turned into ashes. 328 00:20:45,619 --> 00:20:46,703 I see. 329 00:20:46,787 --> 00:20:49,039 She was a good girl though. 330 00:20:50,123 --> 00:20:51,917 You sure are kind. 331 00:20:52,000 --> 00:20:54,211 Tear told me the other day 332 00:20:54,294 --> 00:20:57,631 that you must treat tools with care. 333 00:20:57,714 --> 00:21:00,509 Laplace, it was you who taught her that, right? 334 00:21:01,134 --> 00:21:07,432 Which is why I must hold those who broke my tools accountable for it. 335 00:21:08,016 --> 00:21:09,559 Hey, Clayman. 336 00:21:09,643 --> 00:21:13,438 Did you really plan all this yourself? 337 00:21:14,189 --> 00:21:17,317 The only ones who can command me are Lord Kazaream 338 00:21:17,401 --> 00:21:19,486 and "that person," who we are indebted to. 339 00:21:19,569 --> 00:21:22,364 You know that better than anyone else, don't you? 340 00:21:23,031 --> 00:21:24,199 I see. 341 00:21:24,283 --> 00:21:25,909 That's all, then. 342 00:21:26,535 --> 00:21:28,328 I'll take my leave now. 343 00:21:28,412 --> 00:21:30,872 But let me give you one last piece of advice as a friend. 344 00:21:31,456 --> 00:21:35,002 Don't be overconfident in your control over Demon Lord Milim. 345 00:21:35,085 --> 00:21:38,005 That one has existed far longer than even our President Kazaream. 346 00:21:38,088 --> 00:21:40,382 She's one of the ancient Demon Lords. 347 00:21:40,465 --> 00:21:43,093 Whatever you do, don't let your guard down. 348 00:21:43,176 --> 00:21:44,386 See you. 349 00:21:50,726 --> 00:21:55,314 {\an8}Was he trying to say that I'm being influenced by someone? 350 00:21:56,356 --> 00:21:58,275 How atrocious! 351 00:23:30,742 --> 00:23:33,078 Next time, "The Congress Dances." 352 00:23:33,161 --> 00:23:33,995 Subtitle translation by: Itqan Madani