1 00:01:30,920 --> 00:01:32,460 [RIMURU] Before we throw our big party, 2 00:01:32,540 --> 00:01:34,710 we have a few things to take care of first. 3 00:01:34,880 --> 00:01:37,920 Souei. Tell us the results of your ecological survey. 4 00:01:38,210 --> 00:01:40,500 Of course. I sent out body doubles 5 00:01:40,580 --> 00:01:42,880 all over the Great Forest of Jura to investigate 6 00:01:42,960 --> 00:01:44,750 and saw no causes for concern. 7 00:01:45,000 --> 00:01:46,080 [RIMURU] Sweet. 8 00:01:46,380 --> 00:01:47,710 There was one thing. 9 00:01:48,460 --> 00:01:49,920 ♪ 10 00:01:50,130 --> 00:01:51,790 [roar] 11 00:01:52,130 --> 00:01:54,040 [SOUEI] A sword grizzly started causing havoc 12 00:01:54,130 --> 00:01:56,040 in the northwest region of the forest. 13 00:01:56,750 --> 00:01:57,960 ♪ 14 00:01:59,420 --> 00:02:00,830 So I eliminated it. 15 00:02:01,040 --> 00:02:03,630 [RIMURU] I see. Well, that's good news at least. 16 00:02:03,830 --> 00:02:05,750 [RAPHAEL] Notice. Like the knight spider, 17 00:02:05,880 --> 00:02:07,380 the sword grizzly is recommended 18 00:02:07,460 --> 00:02:09,420 for adventurers of rank A minus. 19 00:02:09,500 --> 00:02:10,670 [RIMURU] Wait, for real? 20 00:02:10,790 --> 00:02:12,630 That's a rank most ordinary adventurers 21 00:02:12,710 --> 00:02:14,540 wouldn't be able to do anything against! 22 00:02:14,670 --> 00:02:16,630 - Indeed. - That sounds bad. 23 00:02:16,710 --> 00:02:18,790 We should probably avoid sending the new recruits 24 00:02:18,880 --> 00:02:20,460 to that area for their own safety. 25 00:02:20,540 --> 00:02:21,710 It's not a problem. 26 00:02:21,960 --> 00:02:24,170 Perhaps you are going too easy on them in training. 27 00:02:24,380 --> 00:02:25,630 Regardless of the training, 28 00:02:25,710 --> 00:02:27,830 that's a monster we can't let our guard down around! 29 00:02:27,920 --> 00:02:28,920 Why not? 30 00:02:29,000 --> 00:02:31,380 Maybe all you need to do is push them a bit harder. 31 00:02:31,460 --> 00:02:33,960 - I have to agree. - You monsters! 32 00:02:34,710 --> 00:02:36,210 Well, we are Oni. 33 00:02:37,580 --> 00:02:38,580 [Hakurou, Kurobei chuckle] 34 00:02:38,710 --> 00:02:39,750 [RIMURU] They have a point, 35 00:02:39,830 --> 00:02:42,330 bulking up Gobta and his crew would definitely help. 36 00:02:42,460 --> 00:02:45,040 But these monsters showing up is a real problem. 37 00:02:45,290 --> 00:02:47,540 We have to ensure the safety of our visitors. 38 00:02:47,630 --> 00:02:49,830 So we need to come up with some way to handle 'em. 39 00:02:49,960 --> 00:02:51,710 In that case, this could be a good chance 40 00:02:51,790 --> 00:02:53,960 to test out our new anti-magic barrier. 41 00:02:54,500 --> 00:02:56,040 [RIMURU] Anti-magic barrier? 42 00:02:56,540 --> 00:02:58,670 We just finished the prototype. 43 00:02:58,920 --> 00:03:00,540 It took a bit to get it working, 44 00:03:00,670 --> 00:03:03,580 but we made a fully automatic magic generator! 45 00:03:03,670 --> 00:03:04,670 - [Kaijin chuckles] - [RIMURU] Wow! 46 00:03:04,750 --> 00:03:06,040 [RIMURU] I knew you guys were secretly 47 00:03:06,130 --> 00:03:07,540 cooking up a new invention. 48 00:03:07,750 --> 00:03:09,290 Could you explain what it does? 49 00:03:09,420 --> 00:03:11,790 Yes, it's a ground-breaking magical device 50 00:03:11,880 --> 00:03:13,830 that automatically maintains any spell 51 00:03:13,920 --> 00:03:15,250 that's been entered into it. 52 00:03:15,420 --> 00:03:17,710 [RIMURU] Oh, so it's kinda like rune magic. 53 00:03:18,500 --> 00:03:22,500 Right, but with drastically higher efficiency and utility. 54 00:03:22,630 --> 00:03:25,670 To be honest, we were pretty much completely useless 55 00:03:25,750 --> 00:03:28,130 during Falmuth's invasion of Tempest, 56 00:03:28,290 --> 00:03:30,210 and we just couldn't live with that. 57 00:03:30,500 --> 00:03:32,960 [RIMURU] It's pretty impressive to have a working prototype 58 00:03:33,080 --> 00:03:34,540 in such a short amount of time! 59 00:03:34,790 --> 00:03:37,040 These old dudes are incredible! 60 00:03:37,130 --> 00:03:39,170 Kurobei and I did our best to help out 61 00:03:39,250 --> 00:03:41,210 whenever we had free time as well! 62 00:03:41,290 --> 00:03:42,290 That's right! 63 00:03:42,420 --> 00:03:45,000 I occasionally helped consult with them, too. 64 00:03:45,250 --> 00:03:46,330 [RIMURU] Ooh nice! 65 00:03:46,420 --> 00:03:49,750 So it's like one big hot pot of Tempest's magic tech! 66 00:03:51,500 --> 00:03:52,920 [VESTA] As a nation of monsters, 67 00:03:53,000 --> 00:03:55,380 Tempest has a much higher than average concentration 68 00:03:55,460 --> 00:03:57,040 of magicules present in the air. 69 00:03:57,130 --> 00:03:58,830 So I had been mulling over ideas 70 00:03:58,920 --> 00:04:00,790 for how we could use that to benefit us. 71 00:04:01,130 --> 00:04:03,290 [VESTA] This fully automatic magic generator 72 00:04:03,380 --> 00:04:06,080 is designed to function by utilizing the magicules 73 00:04:06,170 --> 00:04:07,830 drifting around in the atmosphere 74 00:04:08,130 --> 00:04:11,080 [RIMURU] Which we can use to put up an anti-magic barrier? 75 00:04:11,170 --> 00:04:12,670 Yes, but... 76 00:04:13,210 --> 00:04:15,540 it's got other features we think you'll like. 77 00:04:15,960 --> 00:04:17,380 - [Kaijin chuckles] - [RIMURU] I'm happy 78 00:04:17,460 --> 00:04:19,540 as long as it keeps monsters on the other side 79 00:04:19,630 --> 00:04:20,630 of the barrier. 80 00:04:20,710 --> 00:04:22,380 [RIMURU] What else can this bad boy do? 81 00:04:22,580 --> 00:04:25,830 [KAIJIN] [laughing] Your mind's about to be blown, boss. 82 00:04:26,080 --> 00:04:29,920 You see, this thing's got a magicule-accumulating device 83 00:04:30,000 --> 00:04:31,080 built right into it. 84 00:04:31,330 --> 00:04:33,170 By using this generator, 85 00:04:33,250 --> 00:04:35,830 we can greatly lower the density of magicules 86 00:04:35,920 --> 00:04:37,250 in the immediate area! 87 00:04:37,380 --> 00:04:39,670 [RIMURU] Oh. This is literally just the thing we need 88 00:04:39,750 --> 00:04:41,580 to solve our monster attack problem! 89 00:04:41,750 --> 00:04:44,750 [VESTA] I'm glad to hear you're happy, Lord Rimuru. 90 00:04:45,040 --> 00:04:47,880 However, this device still has flaws to be worked out. 91 00:04:48,080 --> 00:04:50,080 If there aren't enough magicules in the air, 92 00:04:50,250 --> 00:04:52,830 it's too inefficient to be useful and won't function. 93 00:04:53,080 --> 00:04:55,290 But, with all the strong monsters living here, 94 00:04:55,380 --> 00:04:56,830 I doubt it'll be a problem. 95 00:04:56,920 --> 00:04:58,630 [RIMURU] If anything, it's perfect! 96 00:04:59,000 --> 00:05:01,330 So this fully automatic magic generator 97 00:05:01,420 --> 00:05:03,540 gathers up magicules from the atmosphere 98 00:05:03,630 --> 00:05:06,330 to keep an anti-magic barrier up at all times? 99 00:05:06,580 --> 00:05:09,580 Yeah, that's more or less how it functions. 100 00:05:09,750 --> 00:05:11,540 But if there aren't enough magicules, 101 00:05:11,630 --> 00:05:12,830 the functions cease, 102 00:05:13,000 --> 00:05:17,080 which is why I designed it to accept an outside fuel source. 103 00:05:17,290 --> 00:05:18,330 [RIMURU] And that would be? 104 00:05:18,420 --> 00:05:21,420 It's a crystal made from absorbed magicules. 105 00:05:21,540 --> 00:05:23,710 [KAIJIN] In other words, a magicrystal. 106 00:05:23,960 --> 00:05:25,170 [RIMURU] Hmm. 107 00:05:25,420 --> 00:05:27,130 [RIMURU] I could see using magistones, 108 00:05:27,250 --> 00:05:29,130 but isn't it really inefficient to use 109 00:05:29,210 --> 00:05:31,210 magicrystals as a fuel source? 110 00:05:31,500 --> 00:05:32,500 [RAPHAEL] Answer. 111 00:05:32,580 --> 00:05:34,670 When a magicrystal is converted to magic, 112 00:05:34,790 --> 00:05:37,290 90% of its magicules go to waste. 113 00:05:37,420 --> 00:05:38,880 Normally it would be, 114 00:05:39,000 --> 00:05:41,250 but we've still got that rune magic 115 00:05:41,330 --> 00:05:43,170 you created for us, remember? 116 00:05:43,330 --> 00:05:44,920 [RIMURU] Oh, I getcha! 117 00:05:45,040 --> 00:05:46,630 [VESTA] Thanks to that minimizing the amount 118 00:05:46,710 --> 00:05:48,000 of magic wasted, 119 00:05:48,080 --> 00:05:51,130 10% should be more than enough for our purposes. 120 00:05:51,330 --> 00:05:53,920 [KAIJIN] And it's not like the wasted magicules 121 00:05:54,000 --> 00:05:55,750 just disappear forever, you know. 122 00:05:55,960 --> 00:05:57,830 [RIMURU] So we can reuse them then! 123 00:05:58,330 --> 00:06:00,830 Wait, does this mean a perpetual motion machine 124 00:06:00,920 --> 00:06:02,380 could be a possibility? 125 00:06:02,960 --> 00:06:04,670 With reduced magicule density, 126 00:06:04,750 --> 00:06:07,460 we'll have fewer monsters and spirit beasts popping up. 127 00:06:07,630 --> 00:06:10,210 And the chances of anything spawning that Gobta's crew 128 00:06:10,290 --> 00:06:12,500 can't handle will be dropped to pretty much zero! 129 00:06:12,710 --> 00:06:15,250 You guys really knocked this outta the park. 130 00:06:15,710 --> 00:06:18,210 It's perfect for our little nation of monsters! 131 00:06:18,290 --> 00:06:19,290 [GABIRU] Mm-hmm. 132 00:06:19,380 --> 00:06:21,630 I'm glad you're happy with the results, My Lord, 133 00:06:21,710 --> 00:06:23,580 but we have one last thing to show you. 134 00:06:23,790 --> 00:06:24,960 [RIMURU] Huh?! 135 00:06:25,210 --> 00:06:28,380 Currently, this one is being used as an anti-magic barrier. 136 00:06:30,540 --> 00:06:31,790 [grunts] 137 00:06:32,000 --> 00:06:33,210 Please, allow me. 138 00:06:34,880 --> 00:06:38,130 As you can see this disc has a magic engraving underneath, 139 00:06:38,210 --> 00:06:39,920 and since it uses rune magic, 140 00:06:40,000 --> 00:06:42,250 we're able to generate all kinds of spells with it. 141 00:06:42,330 --> 00:06:43,630 [all gasp] 142 00:06:44,040 --> 00:06:46,830 [RIMURU] This thing's like a magical record player! 143 00:06:47,210 --> 00:06:49,210 I can't believe they made something like this 144 00:06:49,290 --> 00:06:51,830 based on the vague image I gave them back then! 145 00:06:52,500 --> 00:06:54,380 And if they're able to make a smaller version, 146 00:06:54,460 --> 00:06:56,830 it may be possible to equip them one day! 147 00:06:57,250 --> 00:06:59,750 Or they could make a bigger one that could generate magic 148 00:06:59,830 --> 00:07:02,290 on a large enough scale to use in war! 149 00:07:02,500 --> 00:07:03,630 [clears throat] 150 00:07:03,880 --> 00:07:07,040 Now if I may, I have a proposal for how we might best utilize 151 00:07:07,130 --> 00:07:09,210 these new magic generators of ours. 152 00:07:09,710 --> 00:07:11,880 [VESTA] First, we can install them at even intervals 153 00:07:11,960 --> 00:07:13,170 while we construct the roads 154 00:07:13,250 --> 00:07:15,210 to ensure there aren't any holes in our coverage. 155 00:07:15,750 --> 00:07:18,040 Then we can activate the anti-magic barrier, 156 00:07:18,330 --> 00:07:20,920 and as long as the magicule density stays high, 157 00:07:21,000 --> 00:07:23,170 we won't need to replace or swap out their fuel. 158 00:07:23,460 --> 00:07:25,500 All they'll require is daily patrols 159 00:07:25,580 --> 00:07:27,330 to ensure they're operating normally. 160 00:07:27,960 --> 00:07:29,960 [RIMURU] You've really thought this through, huh? 161 00:07:30,130 --> 00:07:32,750 These automatic magic generators are amazing! 162 00:07:33,170 --> 00:07:35,380 So do you have the magic formula you need 163 00:07:35,460 --> 00:07:36,960 to engrave these with already? 164 00:07:37,170 --> 00:07:38,710 [chuckles] 165 00:07:39,080 --> 00:07:41,630 Dord's putting on the finishing touches as we speak. 166 00:07:41,750 --> 00:07:43,500 And we've already talked to Kurobei 167 00:07:43,580 --> 00:07:45,250 about mass-producing the generators, 168 00:07:45,380 --> 00:07:47,250 so we were just waiting on your approval. 169 00:07:47,330 --> 00:07:48,500 That's right. 170 00:07:48,580 --> 00:07:49,790 [RIMURU] Ah, gotcha. 171 00:07:49,960 --> 00:07:51,170 Well, if you've got the time, 172 00:07:51,250 --> 00:07:53,210 could you supervise everything, Vesta? 173 00:07:53,380 --> 00:07:55,630 I have fewer classes to teach at the moment. 174 00:07:55,790 --> 00:07:57,960 It would be my pleasure, Lord Rimuru. 175 00:07:58,130 --> 00:08:00,670 [RIMURU] Great! Then you can start tomorrow! 176 00:08:01,000 --> 00:08:02,460 Consider it done. 177 00:08:02,710 --> 00:08:04,580 These magic discs are a bit heavy, 178 00:08:04,670 --> 00:08:06,920 please allow me and my men to help install them. 179 00:08:07,130 --> 00:08:09,630 Thank you Geld, I'd sincerely appreciate that. 180 00:08:09,830 --> 00:08:12,040 - [Veldora laughs] - [ALL] Huh? 181 00:08:12,250 --> 00:08:14,630 So once you've all finished putting in those boxes, 182 00:08:14,710 --> 00:08:17,330 I don't have to hold back my aura anymore, right? 183 00:08:17,420 --> 00:08:18,630 ♪ 184 00:08:19,080 --> 00:08:20,540 [RIMURU] What are you, an idiot? 185 00:08:20,630 --> 00:08:23,250 If you did that, most of the country would die! 186 00:08:23,330 --> 00:08:24,750 [chuckles] 187 00:08:24,830 --> 00:08:27,670 But, Rimuru, I've been restraining my aura 188 00:08:27,750 --> 00:08:29,040 for what feels like forever now, 189 00:08:29,170 --> 00:08:30,290 and it's starting to get tiring. 190 00:08:30,380 --> 00:08:31,750 [RIMURU] Just deal with it, bro. 191 00:08:31,830 --> 00:08:32,830 [Veldora groans] 192 00:08:32,920 --> 00:08:34,630 I'm getting so worn out though. 193 00:08:34,710 --> 00:08:36,920 [VELDORA] What's your secret, huh? Tell me! 194 00:08:37,040 --> 00:08:39,080 [RIMURU] Secret? I just shove it into my stomach, 195 00:08:39,170 --> 00:08:40,420 easy-peasy! 196 00:08:40,500 --> 00:08:41,880 Man, that takes me back, 197 00:08:42,170 --> 00:08:44,540 I only started suckin' it in after Rigurd told me 198 00:08:44,630 --> 00:08:46,670 how it affected him and the other goblins. 199 00:08:46,830 --> 00:08:48,710 But I guess thinking on it more now, 200 00:08:48,790 --> 00:08:51,580 my unique skill Gluttony evolved into Beelzebuth 201 00:08:51,670 --> 00:08:55,040 which increased my stomach's capacity exponentially! 202 00:08:55,460 --> 00:08:56,630 Why you complainin'? 203 00:08:56,710 --> 00:08:57,750 I thought this was nothing 204 00:08:57,830 --> 00:08:59,960 for the likes of the Great Storm Dragon! 205 00:09:00,080 --> 00:09:01,460 [DIABLO] Pardon me, Lord Rimuru. 206 00:09:01,540 --> 00:09:03,040 - [RIMURU] Huh? - But to completely 207 00:09:03,130 --> 00:09:05,500 conceal one's aura, as Lord Veldora does, 208 00:09:05,580 --> 00:09:07,500 can be quite a difficult endeavor. 209 00:09:07,790 --> 00:09:10,420 At times, even Sir Benimaru and the other Kijin 210 00:09:10,500 --> 00:09:12,250 involuntarily leak a small amount. 211 00:09:12,460 --> 00:09:16,170 See? Thank you, Diablo, I knew you'd understand me! 212 00:09:16,330 --> 00:09:18,750 Because Lord Veldora possesses a great deal 213 00:09:18,830 --> 00:09:20,670 more magicules than most, 214 00:09:20,750 --> 00:09:23,670 he must constantly endeavor to suppress his aura. 215 00:09:23,830 --> 00:09:25,420 [RIMURU] Wait, is that true? 216 00:09:25,540 --> 00:09:28,330 Yep! So I figured if I could just release it somewhere, 217 00:09:28,420 --> 00:09:30,420 then I wouldn't have to worry about it anymore! 218 00:09:30,670 --> 00:09:31,830 - [explosion] - [RIMURU] Knowing Veldora, 219 00:09:31,920 --> 00:09:33,630 I feel like the release he's talking about 220 00:09:33,710 --> 00:09:36,290 would be more like a massive freakin' explosion! 221 00:09:36,420 --> 00:09:38,710 Then a lot of dangerous monsters might spawn. 222 00:09:38,880 --> 00:09:41,710 Maybe even some that are on the same level as Charybdis. 223 00:09:41,830 --> 00:09:43,830 That would be a catastrophe. 224 00:09:44,580 --> 00:09:46,960 Wait up. I'll give this situation more thought. 225 00:09:47,130 --> 00:09:48,630 Hang tight for a little bit. 226 00:09:48,710 --> 00:09:51,380 [VELDORA] Very well! I can hold out for a while longer, 227 00:09:51,580 --> 00:09:53,170 but please try to hurry! 228 00:09:53,670 --> 00:09:55,330 [RIMURU] Sheesh. Right when I thought 229 00:09:55,420 --> 00:09:58,040 we had our monster issue sorted, an even louder, 230 00:09:58,130 --> 00:09:59,960 more challenging problem pops up. 231 00:10:00,330 --> 00:10:01,330 - [SHUNA] Here. - [RIMURU] Huh? 232 00:10:01,420 --> 00:10:02,790 For you. 233 00:10:02,880 --> 00:10:04,170 [RIMURU] Just goes to show that life 234 00:10:04,250 --> 00:10:05,960 never goes how you planned. 235 00:10:06,210 --> 00:10:08,500 Or I guess I should say "slife," huh? 236 00:10:08,580 --> 00:10:11,040 [snoring] 237 00:10:15,290 --> 00:10:18,130 [RIMURU] Okay! Now that I've heard all the reports. 238 00:10:21,130 --> 00:10:22,130 For you. 239 00:10:23,880 --> 00:10:26,000 Huh? What is this? 240 00:10:26,080 --> 00:10:28,420 [RIMURU] I want you to take charge of constructing it. 241 00:10:28,670 --> 00:10:30,630 It's the new capital for Milim and the others 242 00:10:30,710 --> 00:10:32,420 I've been sketching in my free time. 243 00:10:32,750 --> 00:10:34,790 I have faith you'll do the best job you can 244 00:10:34,880 --> 00:10:36,040 and make it incredible. 245 00:10:36,170 --> 00:10:38,250 So how 'bout it, think you're up to the task? 246 00:10:38,380 --> 00:10:40,460 Oh. Lord Rimuru. 247 00:10:40,750 --> 00:10:43,330 [RIMURU] Oops. Maybe that's too much pressure on him. 248 00:10:44,330 --> 00:10:45,330 [KAIJIN] Mm. 249 00:10:45,420 --> 00:10:46,960 You can leave it to us, boss! 250 00:10:47,130 --> 00:10:49,710 I'll accompany Geld and lend him a helping hand. 251 00:10:49,960 --> 00:10:51,330 I'll bring Myrd along as well 252 00:10:51,420 --> 00:10:53,460 so there's no need to worry, Lord Rimuru, 253 00:10:53,540 --> 00:10:56,460 we'll finish this project exactly as you imagined. 254 00:10:56,710 --> 00:10:57,710 [RIMURU] Perfect. 255 00:10:57,790 --> 00:11:00,580 With Kaijin involved, the work will be even better. 256 00:11:00,960 --> 00:11:02,960 It's easy to stress about the fine details, 257 00:11:03,040 --> 00:11:06,210 but just doing the thing helps you not sweat the small stuff. 258 00:11:06,790 --> 00:11:08,710 Geld, I know you can do this. 259 00:11:08,920 --> 00:11:10,330 And if you run into any trouble, 260 00:11:10,420 --> 00:11:11,790 you can always come to me. 261 00:11:12,000 --> 00:11:13,920 So try not to worry too much, okay? 262 00:11:14,170 --> 00:11:17,130 But, My Lord, with such a monumental task, 263 00:11:17,210 --> 00:11:18,830 failure would be unforgivable. 264 00:11:18,960 --> 00:11:20,500 [RIMURU] It'll be fine, man! 265 00:11:20,630 --> 00:11:23,960 Even if you do end up failing, you can always just try again! 266 00:11:24,170 --> 00:11:27,130 At worst, the only thing we'd be losing are materials. 267 00:11:27,290 --> 00:11:28,790 So it's no biggie. 268 00:11:29,130 --> 00:11:30,210 Yeah, that's right! 269 00:11:30,290 --> 00:11:32,540 Nothing happened when I messed up tha-- 270 00:11:32,920 --> 00:11:33,920 [RIMURU] What was that? 271 00:11:35,460 --> 00:11:37,040 Well, that's news to me. 272 00:11:37,170 --> 00:11:40,170 Come to my office later and you can debrief me, Gobta. 273 00:11:40,420 --> 00:11:43,000 Hold on! Was this whole thing just some trick to trap me? 274 00:11:43,080 --> 00:11:44,960 [laughter] 275 00:11:46,210 --> 00:11:48,380 Thank you for your wisdom, Lord Rimuru. 276 00:11:48,710 --> 00:11:51,960 I let fear cloud my judgments over such a trivial matter. 277 00:11:52,880 --> 00:11:54,130 [GELD] So, please... 278 00:11:55,080 --> 00:11:57,080 would you entrust this task to me? 279 00:11:57,210 --> 00:11:59,000 [RIMURU] Sure! I'm counting on you. 280 00:11:59,080 --> 00:12:00,210 [GELD] Mm. 281 00:12:00,540 --> 00:12:02,790 How come Geld gets to do everything? 282 00:12:02,880 --> 00:12:04,330 [RIMURU] He's the right man for the job. 283 00:12:04,420 --> 00:12:06,750 Plus, you have an important job of your own. 284 00:12:06,830 --> 00:12:09,250 - You mean cooking? - [RIMURU] In your dreams! 285 00:12:09,330 --> 00:12:11,080 [RIMURU] Y-You're already doing a lot. 286 00:12:11,250 --> 00:12:13,920 [chuckles] Why don't you leave the cooking to someone else? 287 00:12:14,040 --> 00:12:15,420 He's got a point, Shion. 288 00:12:15,790 --> 00:12:16,960 [BENIMARU] I mean, who else 289 00:12:17,040 --> 00:12:19,000 is going to keep him safe while I'm away? 290 00:12:19,170 --> 00:12:21,460 - I will! - [Rimuru sighs] 291 00:12:21,960 --> 00:12:24,080 [RIMURU] I guess that about does it for today. 292 00:12:24,420 --> 00:12:27,130 [gasps] Hey, wait, I almost forgot. 293 00:12:27,330 --> 00:12:29,960 Diablo, please give us an update on Falmuth. 294 00:12:30,170 --> 00:12:32,670 Right. Allow me to explain, My Lord. 295 00:12:33,000 --> 00:12:35,000 I'll start with how Sir Youm is doing. 296 00:12:35,670 --> 00:12:37,920 [DIABLO] Bargaining with both the royals and nobles 297 00:12:38,000 --> 00:12:39,750 doesn't come naturally to him. 298 00:12:39,830 --> 00:12:42,000 Which is why I've enlisted the help of Edmaris 299 00:12:42,080 --> 00:12:43,880 to educate him in such matters. 300 00:12:44,830 --> 00:12:46,750 Youm's got it pretty rough, huh? 301 00:12:46,830 --> 00:12:49,040 If it were not for his past transgressions, 302 00:12:49,130 --> 00:12:50,580 one might even say Edmaris 303 00:12:50,670 --> 00:12:52,670 could make for a good potential ally. 304 00:12:52,880 --> 00:12:54,790 [RIMURU] I'll take that into consideration. 305 00:12:54,960 --> 00:12:57,580 And as for his brother, the new King Edward. 306 00:12:57,920 --> 00:13:01,130 It would appear he's scheming something behind the curtains. 307 00:13:01,500 --> 00:13:03,000 [RIMURU] Well, according to our intel, 308 00:13:03,080 --> 00:13:04,460 it'll take them months to rebuild 309 00:13:04,540 --> 00:13:06,290 and mobilize their army, right? 310 00:13:06,380 --> 00:13:07,460 [chuckles] 311 00:13:07,540 --> 00:13:09,250 That's correct, but even so, 312 00:13:09,330 --> 00:13:11,630 I've employed measures to hurry things along. 313 00:13:11,710 --> 00:13:14,540 [RIMURU] Wait. Are you sure we'll be prepared by then? 314 00:13:14,750 --> 00:13:16,040 [DIABLO] It won't be a problem. 315 00:13:16,210 --> 00:13:17,790 I've entrusted Sir Benimaru 316 00:13:17,880 --> 00:13:19,710 with the task of rebuilding our army. 317 00:13:19,920 --> 00:13:21,830 That's right! It's already complete! 318 00:13:21,960 --> 00:13:24,170 Tempest now has a standing military force 319 00:13:24,250 --> 00:13:25,250 to defend itself, 320 00:13:25,330 --> 00:13:27,460 and a branch for covert operations. 321 00:13:27,580 --> 00:13:29,460 In fact, we had so many volunteers 322 00:13:29,540 --> 00:13:31,170 it was hard to decide who to pick. 323 00:13:31,290 --> 00:13:32,540 [RIMURU] F-For real? 324 00:13:32,880 --> 00:13:34,670 This isn't a picnic, guys. 325 00:13:34,830 --> 00:13:36,880 There is but one more issue, My Lord, 326 00:13:36,960 --> 00:13:38,460 though I think it not a problem. 327 00:13:38,540 --> 00:13:39,630 [RIMURU] What's up? 328 00:13:39,710 --> 00:13:42,170 [DIABLO] Reyheim has not yet returned from his mission. 329 00:13:42,380 --> 00:13:43,670 [RIMURU] Oh, is that so? 330 00:13:44,000 --> 00:13:46,500 You remembered to pass along my message to him, right? 331 00:13:46,790 --> 00:13:49,460 Do you think it didn't actually make it to the Church? 332 00:13:49,580 --> 00:13:50,670 Yes, My Lord. 333 00:13:50,750 --> 00:13:53,670 [DIABLO] I gave Reyheim the crystal ball as instructed, 334 00:13:53,750 --> 00:13:55,580 then had my subordinates escort him 335 00:13:55,670 --> 00:13:57,380 to the capital of Engrassia. 336 00:13:57,540 --> 00:13:59,420 Due to the surrounding barrier, 337 00:13:59,500 --> 00:14:01,830 his escorts could not enter the city. 338 00:14:01,920 --> 00:14:03,500 But they were able to confirm that 339 00:14:03,580 --> 00:14:06,170 he was in fact allowed through the gates. 340 00:14:06,330 --> 00:14:07,710 [RIMURU] Why Engrassia? 341 00:14:08,040 --> 00:14:10,580 Engrassia and the Holy Empire of Ruberios 342 00:14:10,670 --> 00:14:11,830 are connected to each other 343 00:14:11,920 --> 00:14:14,880 by a special magical corridor known as a "Gate." 344 00:14:15,000 --> 00:14:18,040 I instructed Reyheim to use it for faster travel. 345 00:14:18,460 --> 00:14:19,460 [RAPHAEL] Notice. 346 00:14:19,540 --> 00:14:21,460 A Gate is a magic circle that enables 347 00:14:21,540 --> 00:14:24,290 instantaneous transmission between two points 348 00:14:24,380 --> 00:14:26,170 via a special dimension. 349 00:14:26,460 --> 00:14:28,630 [DIABLO] After his meeting, I told him to report back 350 00:14:28,710 --> 00:14:30,130 the moment he returned. 351 00:14:30,380 --> 00:14:33,000 [RIMURU] And since we haven't heard anything from him yet, 352 00:14:33,330 --> 00:14:36,040 do you think they took him out to make sure he kept quiet? 353 00:14:36,330 --> 00:14:39,710 No, My Lord, I would know immediately if his life ended. 354 00:14:40,080 --> 00:14:42,630 With the effects of my unique skill, Tempter, 355 00:14:42,880 --> 00:14:45,000 if someone were to die while under its effects, 356 00:14:45,080 --> 00:14:47,080 their soul is forfeit unto me. 357 00:14:47,250 --> 00:14:49,420 [RIMURU] Well, I'm glad he's still alive, at least. 358 00:14:49,540 --> 00:14:51,880 I was afraid they'd try to silence him to make sure 359 00:14:51,960 --> 00:14:53,420 we looked like the bad guys. 360 00:14:53,500 --> 00:14:54,830 That does kinda suck, though. 361 00:14:55,000 --> 00:14:56,330 It's hard to plan our next move 362 00:14:56,420 --> 00:14:58,670 when we don't know the status of Reyheim's mission. 363 00:14:58,750 --> 00:15:00,290 My deepest apologies. 364 00:15:00,670 --> 00:15:03,540 I would infiltrate the Holy Empire were it safer. 365 00:15:03,630 --> 00:15:05,080 [RIMURU] No, you're all good! 366 00:15:05,210 --> 00:15:07,080 We don't want them to get the wrong idea. 367 00:15:07,170 --> 00:15:08,830 Sending you in might provoke Hinata, 368 00:15:08,920 --> 00:15:10,420 and I wanna avoid that. 369 00:15:10,830 --> 00:15:12,630 That woman is trouble. 370 00:15:12,880 --> 00:15:14,920 [RIMURU] My message to the Western Holy Church 371 00:15:15,000 --> 00:15:17,580 was that I was willing to let bygones be bygones. 372 00:15:17,880 --> 00:15:20,540 I may have thrown in a little bit of sass, too, 373 00:15:20,750 --> 00:15:22,210 but that's just part of the charm. 374 00:15:22,830 --> 00:15:25,540 It would be ideal if they chose to coexist with us 375 00:15:25,630 --> 00:15:27,330 instead of turning hostile. 376 00:15:27,750 --> 00:15:30,580 But I think Diablo's plan is a really solid one. 377 00:15:30,790 --> 00:15:33,540 It would be bad if the Church decided to act against us. 378 00:15:33,880 --> 00:15:35,750 [BENIMARU] Personally, I say we settle things here 379 00:15:35,830 --> 00:15:37,880 and now rather than leave them to chance. 380 00:15:38,210 --> 00:15:39,540 I still find it suspicious 381 00:15:39,630 --> 00:15:41,580 Lord Rimuru was attacked by Hinata 382 00:15:41,670 --> 00:15:44,170 at the same time Falmuth launched their assault. 383 00:15:44,500 --> 00:15:46,380 Surely that wasn't just a coincidence, 384 00:15:46,460 --> 00:15:48,960 and there is someone who orchestrated those events. 385 00:15:49,040 --> 00:15:51,080 [SHUNA] From what you said about Walpurgis, 386 00:15:51,250 --> 00:15:54,540 Clayman mentioned something about not working alone, right? 387 00:15:54,670 --> 00:15:56,750 [RIMURU] Yeah, there was another he mentioned. 388 00:15:57,130 --> 00:15:59,880 In that case, we mustn't rule out the possibility 389 00:15:59,960 --> 00:16:02,040 that whoever he is might act as well. 390 00:16:02,170 --> 00:16:04,960 He poses a threat that we can't afford to overlook 391 00:16:05,460 --> 00:16:06,630 [RIMURU] I agree. 392 00:16:06,790 --> 00:16:08,920 If whoever he is were to get involved, 393 00:16:09,040 --> 00:16:11,630 then there's a chance Hinata will act as well. 394 00:16:12,250 --> 00:16:14,540 But something about this doesn't make sense. 395 00:16:14,790 --> 00:16:17,880 I can't shake this feeling that I'm missing something. 396 00:16:18,670 --> 00:16:20,000 ♪ 397 00:16:20,080 --> 00:16:21,290 Hold on a sec. 398 00:16:21,790 --> 00:16:24,750 What if Hinata attacked me not only because she wanted to, 399 00:16:24,960 --> 00:16:27,130 but because somebody else ordered her to? 400 00:16:27,210 --> 00:16:28,290 [all gasp] 401 00:16:28,380 --> 00:16:29,630 How do you mean? 402 00:16:29,750 --> 00:16:32,080 [RIMURU] Well, now having said that out loud, 403 00:16:32,210 --> 00:16:33,750 I can't really imagine Hinata 404 00:16:33,830 --> 00:16:35,830 actually following anyone's orders. 405 00:16:35,920 --> 00:16:36,960 [all gasp] 406 00:16:37,080 --> 00:16:39,210 From everything I've heard about her, 407 00:16:39,540 --> 00:16:42,500 she only acts on the will of the God she worships, 408 00:16:42,880 --> 00:16:44,500 and that God is Luminus. 409 00:16:44,580 --> 00:16:47,710 [VELDORA] Hmm. The God's name is Luminus, is it? 410 00:16:47,920 --> 00:16:50,710 I've heard Hinata won't even listen to the commands 411 00:16:50,790 --> 00:16:53,290 of the cloistered emperor, believe it or not. 412 00:16:53,580 --> 00:16:54,920 [RIMURU] Yeah, that tracks. 413 00:16:55,130 --> 00:16:57,500 When I tried to explain the situation with Shizu, 414 00:16:57,580 --> 00:16:59,290 she wouldn't listen to a word I said. 415 00:16:59,790 --> 00:17:03,130 So she can only be controlled by her God, huh? 416 00:17:03,630 --> 00:17:06,540 Hold on. Does that mean Luminus is behind all this? 417 00:17:06,830 --> 00:17:09,290 [RIMURU] I'm not sure, it's also possible 418 00:17:09,380 --> 00:17:10,710 someone could have tricked her. 419 00:17:10,790 --> 00:17:12,710 If she was coerced into attacking you 420 00:17:12,790 --> 00:17:15,290 and not forced, it couldn't have been Luminus. 421 00:17:15,380 --> 00:17:16,710 [RIMURU] My thoughts exactly. 422 00:17:17,170 --> 00:17:20,250 Whoever he is, he manipulated the Kingdom of Falmuth, 423 00:17:20,330 --> 00:17:22,330 had Demon Lord Clayman working for him, 424 00:17:22,420 --> 00:17:24,830 and tried to have Tempest destroyed. 425 00:17:24,920 --> 00:17:26,170 But despite all that, 426 00:17:26,290 --> 00:17:29,210 he wasn't capable of getting Hinata to do as he pleased. 427 00:17:29,290 --> 00:17:30,920 [DIABLO] And that is the reason why you believe 428 00:17:31,000 --> 00:17:33,750 the Western Holy Church will not act against our nation. 429 00:17:33,830 --> 00:17:35,540 Is that correct, Lord Rimuru? 430 00:17:35,670 --> 00:17:37,460 [RIMURU] Yeah, it wouldn't make sense 431 00:17:37,960 --> 00:17:40,130 I've made it super clear that I don't want to have 432 00:17:40,210 --> 00:17:42,250 a hostile relationship with them. 433 00:17:42,500 --> 00:17:43,750 And on top of that, 434 00:17:43,880 --> 00:17:46,880 I seriously doubt Hinata is dumb enough to attack Tempest 435 00:17:46,960 --> 00:17:48,540 while me and Veldora are around. 436 00:17:49,540 --> 00:17:51,880 Hinata attacked me because of Shizu, 437 00:17:52,080 --> 00:17:54,460 but she also said our city was in her way. 438 00:17:54,830 --> 00:17:57,080 I figured it was just because the Western Holy Church 439 00:17:57,170 --> 00:17:58,460 has it out for monsters. 440 00:17:59,130 --> 00:18:01,380 But maybe there's more to it than that. 441 00:18:02,170 --> 00:18:04,540 [RAPHAEL] Notice. The chance that multiple motives 442 00:18:04,630 --> 00:18:06,290 are in play has increased. 443 00:18:06,750 --> 00:18:09,830 On the surface, it would appear all these events are connected. 444 00:18:10,210 --> 00:18:11,880 However, I surmise 445 00:18:11,960 --> 00:18:14,170 that they were not the product of a single will. 446 00:18:14,580 --> 00:18:15,960 [RIMURU] So you're saying... 447 00:18:16,330 --> 00:18:20,130 Answer. All involved nations, individuals, circumstances, 448 00:18:20,210 --> 00:18:21,290 and other factors, 449 00:18:21,380 --> 00:18:23,670 appear to have aligned goals and interests, 450 00:18:23,920 --> 00:18:25,500 but there are contradictions. 451 00:18:25,580 --> 00:18:27,580 It would be unwise to unify them all 452 00:18:27,670 --> 00:18:29,960 as the will of a single mastermind. 453 00:18:30,040 --> 00:18:31,040 [RIMURU] I see. 454 00:18:31,130 --> 00:18:33,210 So it's more likely to be multiple parties 455 00:18:33,290 --> 00:18:34,790 rather than one entity. 456 00:18:34,960 --> 00:18:37,130 When you put it that way, it makes sense. 457 00:18:37,210 --> 00:18:39,380 We were an obstacle in Clayman's plans. 458 00:18:39,670 --> 00:18:42,170 But he also tried to use us at the same time. 459 00:18:42,460 --> 00:18:43,830 I'm sure he would've been thrilled 460 00:18:43,920 --> 00:18:45,830 if Hinata and I had destroyed each other. 461 00:18:46,460 --> 00:18:47,830 I, along with Tempest, 462 00:18:47,920 --> 00:18:50,170 was a thorn in the Kingdom of Falmuth's side. 463 00:18:50,460 --> 00:18:51,830 So they were probably hoping 464 00:18:51,920 --> 00:18:53,960 she would eliminate me for them. 465 00:18:54,250 --> 00:18:57,130 As for Hinata, she'd want to avenge Shizu 466 00:18:57,210 --> 00:18:59,380 while also upholding the Church's doctrine, 467 00:18:59,500 --> 00:19:01,630 so there was no way she'd ignore me. 468 00:19:01,920 --> 00:19:04,130 That's where all three of their motives align, 469 00:19:04,290 --> 00:19:06,080 and where things were set in motion. 470 00:19:06,420 --> 00:19:09,000 But in the end, I escaped from Hinata, 471 00:19:09,330 --> 00:19:12,290 Falmuth was defeated, and Clayman was killed. 472 00:19:12,710 --> 00:19:14,290 Whoever this "he" is, 473 00:19:14,460 --> 00:19:17,580 I bet you he's busy trying to rebuild his forces right now. 474 00:19:18,130 --> 00:19:19,710 Given his current situation, 475 00:19:19,830 --> 00:19:21,880 would he really try to fight me head-on? 476 00:19:22,290 --> 00:19:24,000 [RAPHAEL] Answer. It is unlikely 477 00:19:24,130 --> 00:19:25,460 he will take that action. 478 00:19:25,630 --> 00:19:28,080 Were his power on par with that of Clayman, 479 00:19:28,210 --> 00:19:31,040 he surely would have intervened at an earlier stage. 480 00:19:31,330 --> 00:19:32,330 [RIMURU] In other words, 481 00:19:32,420 --> 00:19:34,000 he won't come after me directly. 482 00:19:34,250 --> 00:19:36,710 There's no reason someone who's been hiding all this time 483 00:19:36,790 --> 00:19:38,420 would suddenly try to make a move. 484 00:19:38,670 --> 00:19:40,790 [RAPHAEL] Notice. You must not forget, 485 00:19:41,000 --> 00:19:42,630 there remains a high possibility 486 00:19:42,710 --> 00:19:45,330 that multiple people are at work in the shadows. 487 00:19:45,540 --> 00:19:46,790 [RIMURU] That's a good point. 488 00:19:46,920 --> 00:19:48,750 If there are other masterminds, 489 00:19:48,880 --> 00:19:50,580 things could be happening regardless 490 00:19:50,710 --> 00:19:52,710 of if Hinata is on board or not. 491 00:19:53,330 --> 00:19:54,380 Mm. 492 00:19:54,580 --> 00:19:56,670 With multiple interests at play here, 493 00:19:57,040 --> 00:19:58,130 we shouldn't assume that 494 00:19:58,210 --> 00:20:00,500 Hinata cannot be manipulated into action. 495 00:20:00,580 --> 00:20:02,330 Is that what you're implying, My Lord? 496 00:20:02,630 --> 00:20:04,540 [RIMURU] Right as usual, Diablo. 497 00:20:05,040 --> 00:20:07,880 I'm starting to wonder if maybe we were mistaken. 498 00:20:08,080 --> 00:20:09,330 Mistaken how, My Lord? 499 00:20:09,460 --> 00:20:11,130 [RIMURU] It's like Diablo just said. 500 00:20:11,330 --> 00:20:14,130 Multiple interests mean multiple parties involved. 501 00:20:14,380 --> 00:20:17,040 And because each of them likely has a different end-goal, 502 00:20:17,290 --> 00:20:18,830 they aren't on the same page. 503 00:20:18,960 --> 00:20:21,750 - Oh, I see! - As brilliant as ever, My Lord! 504 00:20:21,880 --> 00:20:24,330 Then could it be possible that the mastermind Clayman 505 00:20:24,420 --> 00:20:25,920 mentioned is conspiring with them? 506 00:20:26,080 --> 00:20:27,500 [RIMURU] I don't know about that, 507 00:20:27,630 --> 00:20:29,710 but it'd be dangerous to act on assumptions 508 00:20:29,790 --> 00:20:31,330 when we have such little information. 509 00:20:31,500 --> 00:20:33,330 If it's true that Hinata acted out 510 00:20:33,420 --> 00:20:36,540 of some sense of obligation, then things make more sense. 511 00:20:36,630 --> 00:20:37,630 [KUROBEI] Agreed. 512 00:20:37,710 --> 00:20:38,830 [chuckles] 513 00:20:38,960 --> 00:20:40,790 Then I believe there's one more matter 514 00:20:40,880 --> 00:20:43,040 that requires further investigation. 515 00:20:43,210 --> 00:20:45,380 I'm told it was merchants who gave Edmaris 516 00:20:45,460 --> 00:20:47,040 and the others their information. 517 00:20:47,130 --> 00:20:48,540 But given what we've uncovered, 518 00:20:48,630 --> 00:20:50,540 that seems extremely dubious. 519 00:20:50,880 --> 00:20:53,080 [RIMURU] Hang on, you said merchants? 520 00:20:53,170 --> 00:20:54,750 Is something the matter, My Lord? 521 00:20:54,920 --> 00:20:56,880 [RIMURU] When a nation gets ready to go to war, 522 00:20:57,000 --> 00:20:59,330 their spending pretty much shoots through the roof. 523 00:20:59,500 --> 00:21:01,630 So I'm thinking that it's entirely possible 524 00:21:01,710 --> 00:21:03,630 that those merchants could be pulling the strings 525 00:21:03,710 --> 00:21:05,830 behind the scenes in order to turn a profit. 526 00:21:05,920 --> 00:21:06,960 I see. 527 00:21:07,710 --> 00:21:08,750 ♪ 528 00:21:09,460 --> 00:21:10,670 Hmm. 529 00:21:11,880 --> 00:21:12,880 Shuna. 530 00:21:12,960 --> 00:21:14,210 [RIMURU] Check the ledgers we recovered 531 00:21:14,290 --> 00:21:15,790 from Clayman's castle for the records 532 00:21:15,880 --> 00:21:17,580 of all merchants who visited there. 533 00:21:17,750 --> 00:21:19,080 I'll take care of it. 534 00:21:19,380 --> 00:21:21,670 [RIMURU] Diablo. I want you to look into anyone 535 00:21:21,750 --> 00:21:23,380 who's done business with Falmuth. 536 00:21:23,500 --> 00:21:25,670 It would be my pleasure, My Liege. 537 00:21:25,880 --> 00:21:28,710 [RIMURU] Benimaru, put our reinforcements on standby. 538 00:21:28,880 --> 00:21:30,880 Make sure they're ready for anything, okay? 539 00:21:31,000 --> 00:21:32,920 Yes. Leave it to me. 540 00:21:33,210 --> 00:21:35,880 [RIMURU] Rigurd, we're gonna throw a grand festival. 541 00:21:36,000 --> 00:21:37,790 I'm leaving all the preparations to you! 542 00:21:37,880 --> 00:21:40,170 I won't fail you, Lord Rimuru! 543 00:21:40,250 --> 00:21:41,500 [RIMURU] Geld, do your best 544 00:21:41,580 --> 00:21:43,170 on the projects you've been assigned. 545 00:21:43,290 --> 00:21:44,500 You got it! 546 00:21:44,630 --> 00:21:46,210 [RIMURU] Hakurou, you'll be Benimaru's aide. 547 00:21:46,290 --> 00:21:47,290 Of course. 548 00:21:47,380 --> 00:21:48,960 [RIMURU] Gabiru, help Rigurd out. 549 00:21:49,170 --> 00:21:50,500 - Sir! - [RIMURU] Rigur, 550 00:21:50,580 --> 00:21:52,460 go ahead and review the city's security 551 00:21:52,540 --> 00:21:55,170 so we'll be ready for all the species that'll be visiting. 552 00:21:55,290 --> 00:21:56,750 You can count on me. 553 00:21:56,880 --> 00:21:58,420 As for you, Shion. 554 00:21:59,920 --> 00:22:03,040 Let's see, uh. Uh. 555 00:22:03,130 --> 00:22:04,670 [whimpering] 556 00:22:04,830 --> 00:22:08,420 Oh, yeah! You can escort me, along with Ranga! 'Kay? 557 00:22:08,540 --> 00:22:10,130 - Right! - [RANGA] Thank you, Master! 558 00:22:10,210 --> 00:22:11,460 [RANGA] I shall protect you! 559 00:22:11,540 --> 00:22:13,130 [RIMURU] That was a close one. 560 00:22:13,630 --> 00:22:15,040 And me? 561 00:22:15,210 --> 00:22:16,790 That's right, Veldora. 562 00:22:17,040 --> 00:22:19,000 [RIMURU] Your job is to stay out of everyone's way. 563 00:22:19,170 --> 00:22:20,460 Yes, my specialty! 564 00:22:20,670 --> 00:22:21,830 [RIMURU] Is it though? 565 00:22:22,420 --> 00:22:23,420 Oh, and, Gobta. 566 00:22:23,500 --> 00:22:24,630 [snores] 567 00:22:24,830 --> 00:22:26,130 I know you might be sleepy, 568 00:22:26,210 --> 00:22:28,420 but don't forget to stop by my office, got it? 569 00:22:28,500 --> 00:22:29,500 Huh! 570 00:22:29,580 --> 00:22:31,000 [all laugh] 571 00:22:31,080 --> 00:22:33,420 [RIMURU] And with that, regardless of my ascension 572 00:22:33,500 --> 00:22:37,250 to Demon Lord, our meeting ended like they always do. 573 00:22:39,500 --> 00:22:40,670 [door opens] 574 00:22:48,790 --> 00:22:50,290 [HINATA] Thank you for waiting. 575 00:22:51,210 --> 00:22:52,920 It's time for us to begin. 576 00:24:24,250 --> 00:24:27,080 [RAPHAEL] Next time. "Meeting of Both Sides."