[RIMURU] It was officially decided
that we'd hold a massive festival
to celebrate Tempest's introduction
to the rest of the world.
[RIMURU] We've been crazy busy getting ready.
[scribbling]
[squeezing]
[juice trickles]
[RIMURU] We plan on having all of Tempest's officials
share presentations of their own, as well.
[RIMURU] The history of healing potions?
It's our chosen subject, Lord Rimuru!
This is a collection of old versions
of healing potions we've made!
[GABIRU] Vesta and I are working on building
an exhibition to show them off!
And don't worry,
we won't be revealing any production techniques.
Our primary goal is to find individuals
who might be interested in helping us with our research.
Oh, I see.
Could be a good chance to recruit more hands.
Good luck, you guys.
But of course!
We won't allow Kurobe to beat us!
Oh, right.
I heard they're putting their best creations up on display.
We're competing to see who attracts the most visitors.
And it's a festival, after all.
Uh-huh!
What's the point if it's not fun?
[RIMURU] I'm glad to see everyone getting so excited.
[gasps]
[snickers]
[RIMURU] What's up, Shion?
[RIMURU] How's the presentation coming along?
You'll have to wait and see, Lord Rimuru!
[SHION] You'll love it!
It doesn't involve cooking, right?
Speaking of.
[VELDORA] Oh me next, my turn, my turn!
I've got the perfect presentation idea!
I can use my dragon breath to grill food!
[gutted]
Let's forget about that for now.
[door opens]
Oh, hey there, Shuna.
Did you need something?
[SHUNA] I actually have a favor to ask of you.
Hm?
If it's possible, could you take me
to the Kingdom of Engrassia?
♪
Even though it's a request from you,
I don't know if I can.
[RIMURU] This guy is Yoshida.
[RIMURU] He's a fancy chef
who reincarnated from the same world as me.
[RIMURU] C'mon. I could really use your cooking skills!
Tempest needs someone like you!
It took me a lot of blood, sweat and tears
to get this restaurant up and running.
[YOSHIDA] I'd love to help you out.
[YOSHIDA] But then who would run this place?
Sir, please!
[SHUNA] I'm begging you!
[gasps]
[YOSHIDA] Try as you might, you won't seduce me.
Huh?
[YOSHIDA] I mean, if you really insist,
show me that you're talented enough
to earn my approval first!
Look, I'll give you a chance.
If you can make a dish that satisfies me,
then I might consider your request.
[chuckles proudly]
Shuna, why don't you show Yoshida what you can do?
Make the tastiest dish
you've ever made in your life and blow him away!
[SHUNA] Okay! I won't let you down!
[SHUNA] I'll be right back!
[footsteps approaching]
♪
[plate thuds]
♪
[bites]
Delicious!
Thank you for your kind words.
Well, guess you beat me.
Looks like I'm in.
[RIMURU] Alright then.
[RIMURU] I guess it's time I did something myself.
Oh. I know!
[Mjolmile laughs]
[MJOLMILE] Thanks for coming in,
how may I be of service today?
[laughs]
Well.
I was thinking of using slaves
to work on a new business venture,
and so I wanted to offer you a chance to invest.
[MJOLMILE] I see, a little night-time entertainment, eh?
[MJOLMILE] That's quite interesting.
[MJOLMILE] But of course, the first thing to consider
is what to pay the ladies.
I'm sorry, pay?
How utterly ridiculous,
what idiot gives money to a slave?
[MJOLMILE] How senseless.
[MJOLMILE] Does this moron even know
how much a high-quality slave is worth?
Lord Kazak, your insight is as spot-on as ever!
I must admit your wisdom truly has no limits!
But I do wonder,
aren't the slaves you speak of
rather difficult to obtain as of late?
Ah.
You're not wrong about that.
But between you and me, I have my connections.
See, these slaves are elves!
[MJOLMILE] Did he just say elves?
[MJOLMILE] It's illegal to enslave elves
who've earned citizenship.
[MJOLMILE] Which means he's talking about
elves who were living in the forest in secret.
[MJOLMILE] He's clearly working with
a criminal organization on this.
What say you?
It's a good deal, isn't it?
[laughs nervously]
Yes, I guess it is.
[MJOLMILE] I can't get mixed up in this.
[MJOLMILE] Think. Think of a way to turn him down!
What up, buddy!
Who the hell are you?
We are in the middle of
a very important financial venture!
Well, if it isn't Rimuru!
Did my assistant not tell you
I was entertaining an important business opportunity?
Oh yeah, he did.
That's my bad.
Guess I just couldn't wait.
Sorry.
[gasps]
[chuckles softly]
Oh, ignoring us?
You naive little brat.
Not only did you barge in here
without permission to eavesdrop,
you've interrupted our discussion!
I think you owe me an apology!
You're right, I should've been more considerate.
It's totally my fault.
My.
I must say, your face isn't half bad.
You should be quiet, Kazak.
[KAZAK] Huh?
Well, it seems I've struck a nerve.
Anyway, I'd be happy to give you
a personal lesson on proper etiquette.
It appears you didn't hear me the first time,
so I'll say it again, be quiet.
I will not let a mere viscount
disrespect the person who saved my life!
Ungrateful swine.
[Kazak groans]
I've had my fill of listening to your mindless drivel.
[MJOLMILE] Never come to me for help again, you scum!
I'll make you pay!
You won't get away with defying a noble like this!
[scoffs]
Noble or not, I refuse to deal with thugs
who work with criminal organizations!
Mjolmile you fool.
This isn't over!
You still owe me for all the favors
I've done for you!
[scoffs]
Yeah, yeah, that isn't anything I haven't heard before.
I didn't mean for that to happen.
That guy seemed pretty mad,
are you sure everything will be okay?
[chuckles]
It's alright, you gave me a reason to throw him out!
[Mjolmile laughs]
[both laughing]
Jeez, taking elves as slaves, huh?
Greed makes people come up with
some pretty cruel ideas.
I couldn't agree more.
I needed to cut ties with him anyway,
so it all works out.
[RIMURU] Will he be a problem?
Oh please!
There's a reason why people call me
the Don of the Underworld!
I'll take care of this by myself,
just you watch.
[MJOLMILE] Anyway,
I hope you don't mind me asking,
but what brings you here today?
Ah, right.
I wanted to see if you were down
to do another job for me.
Is that so?
Cooking up another idea in that head of yours?
Don't get me wrong, whenever you bring me a job
it's guaranteed to be profitable,
but you make me work for it.
I wanted to open up a fast-food restaurant.
Do ya now?
Hey, don't be like that,
this is related to that project we spoke about.
I want you to try to open a location
in Tempest as a test run!
I see.
In that case, before we give it a go,
would you like an update on our progress so far?
Sure! I take it training's been going well?
Yes, in fact it has!
I don't wish to sound braggadocious,
but I dare say that you won't find
a better trained crew anywhere!
That's great to hear!
So, for the first store,
I was thinking we should sell
hamburgers, fries and soft drinks!
Yeah, that could work!
Also, if we served skewers
cooked in that secret sauce of yours,
I'm certain they would draw in customers!
[MJOLMILE] And if we add rice balls,
I can guarantee our profits
are going to shoot through the roof!
Okay! We'll serve those, too!
I assume you've got all the staff you need?
[MJOLMILE] But of course!
I've got more than enough people to open up
at least twenty stores without issue!
I've spared no expense when it comes to recruitment,
so we have plenty of workers on hand!
That's perfect!
Sorry to ask,
but do you think you could let me
borrow your five most talented people?
Alright,
but do you mind if I ask you why?
The truth is,
I've got this friend who really needs
some help named Veldora.
V-Veldora?
[RIMURU] Yeah, he's all excited about learning how to cook,
but I don't really trust him.
Oh, is that so?
So, you get why I'm not too keen
on letting him run it alone.
[MJOLMILE] Uh-huh.
That's why I need you, Mjolmile,
and your five most talented people
to make sure his shop doesn't end up in flames.
Right, and I'm sure
I can count on you to keep them safe?
You know, if something bad were to happen.
[RIMURU] For sure!
[RIMURU] If he makes any unreasonable demands,
I'll set him straight immediately!
Alright, but I've got one request.
[RIMURU] Oh? And what's that?
Well, see, the thing is.
[MJOLMILE] I'm worried they'll all be too terrified
to get any work done.
[RIMURU] I hadn't considered that.
[RIMURU] Makes sense that people would be afraid of him.
[RIMURU] He is a Catastrophe, after all.
So, you don't think it'll work?
[MJOLMILE] I don't know.
[MJOLMILE] He could go by an alias, but.
Hey!
That's a great idea, Mjolmile!
I'll just have him use an alias while he's working
so they won't know it's actually him!
Really?
He would agree to something like that?
Of course!
And if he doesn't like it,
we can call off the entire deal!
[RIMURU] Alright, it's a plan!
I'll make sure the five people you chose to help out
get a special bonus!
Both Veldora and I will be counting on them, okay?
[slurps]
[laughs]
[MJOLMILE] This can't be happening!
[MJOLMILE] I had heard Veldora's seal had been broken,
but I never imagined
that I'd actually have to deal with him!
[MJOLMILE] This has turned into quite an ordeal.
[MJOLMILE] Although.
♪
[MJOLMILE] In truth,
I'm only alive because of Rimuru.
[MJOLMILE] And ever since that day,
I vowed to live my life without any more regrets.
[MJOLMILE] So, if he needs me now,
I'll back him with everything I've got!
You can count on me, Lord Rimuru!
[Mjolmile laughing]
[MJOLMILE] You're hosting a festival, eh?
[MJOLMILE] I bet Tempest will be packed with people
from all over trying to take part in the event!
I'm sure it would be lucrative for a merchant like me as well.
[RIMURU] Oh, did you want to take part?
[RIMURU] Truth be told,
I've had my hands full with all the planning going on.
[RIMURU] I feel like Tempest is missing something
that makes it stand out.
I see. Stand out, huh?
Uh-huh!
I'm planning on turning the city
into a giant resort town!
We've already built out a hot spring lodge,
plus an inn with a reception hall
where we can entertain visiting nobles.
But I still feel like
we're lacking recreational facilities.
You say that, but if you ask me,
your town seems good enough already.
All people want is a place
to eat delicious food and relax.
Tempest should be more than that.
We can't be satisfied with the bare minimum.
I want us to have things
that everybody who visits can have fun with!
Just imagine it!
[whistle blows]
[RIMURU] We could have guided tours
through the Great Forest of Jura.
[gasps]
[RIMURU] Host fishing contests.
[RIMURU] And maybe even hunting parties!
[RIMURU] We could rent out all the necessary equipment
so guests can focus on having fun!
[MJOLMILE] Goodness, that does sound interesting!
[MJOLMILE] And it would draw the attention of nobles
with too much free time.
Plus it'd be a nice change of pace
for the commoners.
I was wondering if you had any other ideas
for fun stuff to do.
[MJOLMILE] Hmm.
Honestly, I'm hoping that this festival
will show the other nations
that Tempest can be a destination for any and all!
[RIMURU] That's why I need to come up
with plenty of fun activities
to make sure they don't get bored.
[MJOLMILE] Incredible,
how far ahead has he thought about this?
The theater is rather popular in the Kingdom of Engrassia.
From what I've heard,
they put on plays and operas there every day!
There are also many public events,
like the martial arts tournament at the arena!
Yeah, that's right!
I heard the Hero Masayuki was super popular there!
Oh yeah! He's amazing!
[MJOLMILE] The Lightspeed Hero Masayuki
emerged as the champion of the last tournament!
I'm uh, quite the big fan of his!
Huh?
I can tell you everything there is to know about him!
I won't miss any details.
You'll be an expert on him once I'm done!
Uh, sure.
[MJOLMILE] And that's the end of the story!
No one has ever seen a sword quite as fast as his!
His inhuman speed earned him the title
"The Lightspeed Hero"!
[MJOLMILE] He's also battled incredibly dangerous monsters!
And don't get me started on his team!
I was on the edge of my seat the entire tournament!
If only you had a show like that!
Oh, uh.
Am I talking too much?
No, it's alright,
you've given me a lot of great ideas.
We still have some open spaces in town
that would be perfect for a theater.
And if great playwrights start to come from Tempest,
that could also open the doors for more fun activities!
Not to mention my plans for the arena.
[MJOLMILE] Based off that tone,
it's clear he's got something wicked planned.
Hey, Mjolmile!
[MJOLMILE] What is it?
Y'know.
You seem to know a lot about this tourney.
I mean, yeah.
[RIMURU] Then why don't we hold our own
martial arts tournament in Tempest?
[RIMURU] And I want you to set everything up!
Now hold on just a minute there, boss!
Are you sure you want to hand such a big job to me?
Hmm.
If it's easier for you, we could set the arena up here.
That way you can start by researching
everything necessary to get it all up and running.
You know boss,
it's impressive just how persuasive you can be.
You can count me in.
Inexperienced as I am,
I'll give it my best to accomplish this task.
[RIMURU] Sweet!
[MJOLMILE] Despite how he looks,
Rimuru is a Demon Lord.
[MJOLMILE] Regardless of the scope,
he has the power and resources to make any plan a reality.
[MJOLMILE] But in the end, it comes down to me.
[MJOLMILE] I have to succeed.
[MJOLMILE] All in order to repay my debt to him!
Oh yeah. This time, we're inviting VIPs
from lots of different countries.
But it won't be profitable
if the general populace can't join in, too.
[MJOLMILE] That's some good thinking.
[RIMURU] With that in mind,
let's build a Colosseum
that can hold fifty thousand people.
I'm sorry, you said what now?
[MJOLMILE] Did he just say fifty thousand?
[MJOLMILE] Engrassia's Colosseum
has a capacity of only ten thousand,
and he wants five times that?
[RIMURU] I'm imagining a standing room,
entry will be free.
But we'll charge for the best seats in the house
for anyone who wants to pay!
That way nobles can feel superior
while offsetting our costs.
I'll leave it to you to work out all the details
for seating, profits, and everything else.
[MJOLMILE] Ah, I see now.
[MJOLMILE] I thought fifty thousand
seemed a bit much, but that could work.
Uh-huh.
With stuff like this,
it's best to get as many people interested as possible.
If we can draw in a huge crowd,
it'll make the paid seats seem even better,
since otherwise they'd be in the standing sections.
[MJOLMILE] Great point!
And if those seats can be reserved in advance,
our patrons won't have to worry about not getting in.
It'll help us justify the price we're charging for them, too!
[RIMURU] Yup, pretty much!
So if I understand correctly,
your Colosseum will be fundamentally
different from the Kingdom of Engrassia's,
which caters to their nobility.
Your goal is to create a buzz
and draw more people to Tempest!
[MJOLMILE] With tens of thousands of spectators,
nearby amenities would flourish.
[MJOLMILE] It would help promote the cuisine
and open-air baths of Tempest,
which also means it's not strictly necessary
for the arena itself to be profitable!
You're as brilliant as ever!
[MJOLMILE] You had this all worked out from the start,
didn't you?
[Rimuru chuckles]
Guess it was that obvious, huh?
[RIMURU] I actually just came up with it.
We'll need to find ways
to boost our profits down the road,
but we'll start with promotion for now.
I assume you want me to come up with the first phase
of the Colosseum's publicity campaign?
[RIMURU] Uh, yeah, you got it.
You've given me quite the task.
Even if this first martial arts tournament
doesn't turn a profit,
our main goal is to create an avenue of entertainment
that people will want to see again and again.
As long as we can get patrons to come back for more,
then this plan of yours will be an absolute success!
[RIMURU] I knew I could count on you
to figure out exactly what I was thinking.
I was right about you.
You're the only person I can trust with this job!
[Mjolmile chuckles]
[MJOLMILE] Flattery will get you everywhere.
[RIMURU] Alright! This is might actually work!
It's best to let a pro handle these things.
Unless you don't think you can pull it off?
[Mjolmile laughs]
C'mon now boss,
you sure do like to tease people, huh?
[both laugh]
I'm just kidding!
I'm sure this'll be a piece of cake!
And I know how much you like earning money.
[Mjolmile chuckles]
But of course!
I'm a simple man,
but I know a thing or two about turning a profit.
I guarantee you here and now
that I'll produce results you'll be most pleased with.
That's what I like to hear!
I knew it was the right choice to entrust this to you.
[both laugh]
[liquid trickling]
Y'know, Lord Rimuru,
perhaps we could use this
as a chance to show off your healing potions.
[gasps]
I've heard they can heal any injury.
As long as the wound isn't instantly fatal.
Which got me thinking,
if we gave them out,
the fighters would be more willing
to compete in earnest!
[MJOLMILE] And if someone who was injured
shows back up fully healed,
potions would fly off the shelves!
You think so?
Huh?
Are you saying you hadn't thought of that?
[RIMURU] No, I did! It's just that...
It's funny.
I was thrown off because I didn't expect you
to have the exact same thought process I had!
[RIMURU] The thought never crossed my mind.
Ah, I see!
[chuckles]
How silly of me to even suggest it!
You must've considered that from the very beginning!
I simply must try harder to keep up!
Maybe we could also sell
Tempest-made weapons and armor to adventurers!
How's about we set up
our very own gambling commission?
We could rent out the arena
for rookies to train in on days when there are no events!
Might as well add instructors
and make even more money off it!
[RIMURU] Nice! I like it!
We'll make this idea a huge success!
My merchant's soul is on fire
just thinking about the massive profits
we're gonna make from this venture!
[RIMURU] Fantastic!
[RIMURU] If there's anyone who can turn a profit
that'll satisfy me, it's you, Mjolmile!
You're too kind!
Also,
I wanted to ask you a question. - [MJOLMILE] Hm?
Once we're done, would you like to come live with us?
[MJOLMILE] Huh?
You could work in commerce, or PR.
I'd even let you manage our finances.
Honestly, I don't really care what the pretext is.
I just know I want your help building Tempest.
You want me?
Our family has grown a lot recently.
Once this tournament is over,
I think I'll need help
implementing some kind of structure.
[RIMURU] What do you say?
You honor me, boss.
I mean, Lord Rimuru.
[Mjolmile inhales]
With everything I am,
I will ensure this is a success no matter the cost.
And once all is said and done,
I will take my place as one of your loyal subjects.
There's no need for that, Mjolmile!
[chuckles]
[humming]
That just leaves one more.
Yo, whaddup, Fuze!
[RIMURU] Got time for a chat?
[Fuze sighs]
[RIMURU] Are you alright? What happened?
[RIMURU] Why do you look so tense?
Well, everything around here was pretty peaceful.
But then a Demon Lord had to show up out of nowhere.
Wait, for real?
That sucks!
[chuckles softly]
[groans]
Listen, Rimuru.
I would like to apologize.
I wasn't able to convince the Church of your nature,
and thus the Crusaders were mobilized
because of my failure.
Nah man, there was nothing you could have done to stop it.
Turns out some old guys called
the Seven Days Clergy were behind it all.
[FUZE] Huh?
So it didn't matter how hard you tried to convince them
we were harmless.
I seriously doubt the Church would've listened, anyway.
The Seven Days?
Wait.
You're not talking about the great champions
who serve as the protectors of humanity, are you?
Yeah, those guys. They tried to kill us.
It's fine, we came out of it in one piece,
and we cleared things up with the church.
[FUZE] Oh, thank goodness.
I'm glad to hear it all worked out.
That's a weight off my shoulders.
[RIMURU] Wow, I guess he really was worried about us.
[RIMURU] What a nice guy.
[RIMURU] I've got to get going now.
But I wanted to give you this first.
What is it?
Ya see,
in honor of my recent ascension to Demon Lord,
we wanted to throw a festival to draw in people to Tempest.
And it only felt natural to invite you as well.
Hold on. You can't be serious, Lord Rimuru.
I don't think I'd fit in there at all.
You'll fit in just fine!
There's an invitation for the King of Blumund, too.
Make sure he gets it, okay?
We can't have a Demon Lord handing it to him personally.
If you ask me, the fact that you're here right now
is already insane.
[both chuckle]
You can consider the invitation received.
I'll make sure to deliver it to the king myself.
Thanks! I appreciate it.
[FUZE] Oh, by the way.
[FUZE] The Grandmaster won't ever say it,
but he was worried about you.
Yuuki was?
He played a crucial role
in our negotiations with the Western Holy Church.
I'm sure he'll be happy to know everything was resolved safely.
[RIMURU] Oh, yeah.
I suppose we caused a bit of trouble for Yuuki.
I dunno, I wouldn't go that far.
[RIMURU] Still, I should thank him.
I know! Why don't I invite him, too?
[FUZE] I'm not sure.
[FUZE] Not that I'm in a place to say so,
but the Grandmaster is a busy man.
I'll arrange transportation to get him there and back.
So there's nothing to worry about!
[RIMURU] Alright!
Could you pass this along for me, too?
[FUZE] Understood. I'll get it to him.
[footsteps receding]
- [RIMURU] Oh, one more thing. - Huh?
Milim's gonna be at the festival, as well!
Milim?
You don't mean...!
[RIMURU] I'll see ya later!
[door shuts]
Wait!
[groans]
[FUZE] You don't mean Demon Lord Milim, do you?
[RIMURU] Okey-dokey.
[RIMURU] All that's left is to make sure
everything is ready in time for the festival!
[RAPHAEL] Next time.
[RAPHAEL] "Invitations for All Nations."