[DIABLO]
Magnificent, Lord Rimuru.
What a truly beautiful
technique that was.
Wow, yeah!
It was so captivating!
Hey, Rimuru! You sure
you don't want me to go
destroy some people?
Yes, I'm positive. Plus,
like I've already told you
a few times now,
I wanna keep you a secret
until Walpurgis starts.
But if you cause a commotion,
we'll be found out instantly.
[VELDORA]
Hm...
[laughs]
How right you are!
It completely slipped my mind!
Then you'd better tighten
your grip! Am I clear?!
You'd better not do anything
unless we ask you to!
--[laughs]
--Huh?!
[RIMURU] Meanwhile, Benimaru's
forces were headed to Eurazania.
Once there, they'd face off
against Clayman's army.
In addition, Gazel's group
headed back to Dwargon.
Erald and his people
returned to Thalion.
And Youm's g*ng set off
to take over Falmuth.
I will return promptly, sir.
Please do not worry.
It's cool if you take your time.
[DIABLO] I will return promptly,
sir. Please do not worry.
[RIMURU]
Come on.
You shouldn't rush taking
over a whole country, my dude.
All right!
It's about time
for us to get ready, too.
Let's go crash Walpurgis.
So, no one is there?
[YAMZA]
Right.
The Animal Kingdom of Eurazania
is completely deserted.
How can that be?
[CLAYMAN sighs]
I doubt that it matters. Go and
investigate the area thoroughly.
They must be somewhere.
--[YAMZA] Sir.
--[CLAYMAN] Tch.
[YAMZA]
There is one more thing.
[CLAYMAN]
Hmm?
[YAMZA] One of the
soldiers heard something
rather interesting
from a peddler.
We came across them
on the road during our march.
[CLAYMAN]
Something interesting, you say?
[YAMZA]
Yes.
He told us that the Storm Dragon
Veldora has returned.
[gasps]
[VELDORA roars]
[CLAYMAN]
Veldora, truly...
[YAMZA] He went on to inform us
that apparently Falmuth's forces
were collateral damage
in Veldora's resurrection.
[CLAYMAN] So, it was
the Storm Dragon's doing?
[YAMZA]
Yes. And since he has only just
been resurrected recently,
our sources suggest that
he is missing the
majority of his energy.
[CLAYMAN]
I understand.
So, the reason I lost contact
with Pirone and the marionettes
that I sent to infiltrate
Falmuth is because
they were caught up in the chaos
of Veldora's resurrection.
I knew there was no way
a measly little slime
could defeat
Falmuth's entire army.
And with his power weakened,
defeating the Evil Dragon
will be an easy task.
Perhaps I could even
make him one of my pawns.
[CLAYMAN]
Yamza. Thank you for the report.
Keep up the good work.
[YAMZA]
Right!
[CLAYMAN]
And to think, I nearly fell
for that slime's
ridiculous bluff.
But unfortunately for him, the
truth is not so easily hidden.
You're merely borrowing
Veldora's authority.
I shall honor your boldness.
But prepare yourself.
I'm going to crush you
with my own hands!
[LAPLACE]
Don't overestimate your control
over Demon Lord Milim.
I'd be careful around her.
[CLAYMAN grunts]
Hmph. No need to be such
a worrywart, Laplace.
Since I shall certainly win.
[FREY]
Hmm...
Hmm?
[MILIM grunts]
Hello there, Frey!
It's absolutely gorgeous
outside today, huh?!
[giggles]
It's a little hot, though!
By which I mean, super hot!
Hello, Milim.
Heh. You certainly seem
to be in high spirits.
I take it that
something good happened?
[MILIM giggles]
That's right! Nice guess!
I got some new toys!
[MILIM chuckles]
[FREY]
Oh, my goodness.
Where did you get such
treasures? They're lovely.
[MILIM]
You really wanna know?
I mean, I would
like to tell you...
...but I dunno if I should.
Whatever should I do?
[FREY] Hmm. Still
such a troublesome girl.
Come on, Milim,
I thought we were friends.
Surely, we can
share our secrets.
Yeah, that's right!
And since we're friends,
then I can tell you,
so get ready,
because it's a great story!
There you have it!
My bestie for restie,
Rimuru, gave them to me!
Oh. That's what you call
a friend who's the best
of all your friends,
so they're special.
[FREY]
I see. I'm glad for you.
[chuckles]
[FREY]
Oh, that reminds me, Milim.
As your friend,
I also have a present for you.
I hope that you'll accept it.
[MILIM]
Huh...?
Wow, a pendant, huh?
And it's just for me?
Hey...
[growls]
You can't have my knuckles!
[FREY chuckles]
No, that's quite alright, Milim.
It's meant to be a symbol
of our friendship.
It's really nothing more
than a small token.
With that said, I'd be
very happy if you'd wear it.
[gasps]
Oh, okay, if you insist, Frey!
I'll put it on you.
[MILIM giggles]
Ah-- Hey, that tickles.
[FREY]
Just hold still.
[MILIM gasps]
[FREY sighs] Is this sufficient
for you, Clayman?
[CLAYMAN chuckles]
Yes, that will do wonderfully.
With that last step,
the forbidden magic,
Demon Marionette,
has been activated.
I'm excited. I now have
the strongest puppet of all.
[FREY grunts]
[cackles] This is what you
get for underestimating me
and calling me
a rookie Demon Lord!
I wish you could see
just how pathetic you look!
[laughs]
[grunts]
[laughs]
[FREY] I wouldn't
do that if I were you.
Oh, please, this is not some
weak magic that will be undone
if she takes a bit of damage!
And surely, you're
fed up with her awful,
condescending attitude,
as well, Frey. Right?
Otherwise, you would
have never agreed to be
a part of this scheme.
Tell me that I'm wrong.
Fine, you're wrong.
If I'm being honest,
I was only fulfilling
the promise I made to you.
[CLAYMAN] Heh! You truly are
such a shameless creature, Frey!
Look at her, she's nothing
more than a doll now!
There's no reason
to hold anything back! Hah!
[cackles]
[FREY] Yes, I can see
that from your actions.
Such an unsightly man.
Fair warning. You probably
haven't figured this out yet,
but Milim does possess
a self-defense circuit.
[gasps]
She has a self-defense circuit?
I believe it's
called "Stampede."
Supposedly it causes her
to lose all control.
If you want to die that way,
it's your choice.
I, however, don't
want any part of it.
[CLAYMAN]
Hmm... Tch.
She is a terrible excuse
for a Demon Lord.
Well, no matter.
Using her as my doll
will give me a more
influential voice, anyway.
And you are rather complicit.
So, I will make absolutely
sure that you work your hardest
for me, Frey.
[FREY]
Oh? Even though I believe
you and I have equal footing.
How foolish!
I'm the one who came up
with this plan, remember?
While you are nothing more
than a pawn in my game.
Here's an idea.
Perhaps you would
like to try fighting
against Milim, eh, Frey?
[FREY] Is that an attempt
to thr*aten me?
[laughs] You're free to
glean whatever information
you want from it.
But if you don't want to die,
then I'd suggest
not angering me.
[sighs]
Fine, I understand.
[CLAYMAN]
There's a good girl.
I'd advise you to think twice
before betraying me.
You need only grant me
one tiny favor.
And then I'll be able to
guarantee you the title
of "Ruler of the Heavens."
A worthy title.
Right, Sky Queen Frey?
[FREY] The man is unable to see
the true nature of things.
Along with the new moon,
Walpurgis Night
will soon be upon us.
Clayman...
I hope you're prepared.
It seems you're
not long for this world.
[MISERY]
Lord of Darkness,
Demon Lord Guy Crimson,
we bear a message.
[MISERY]
Demon Lord Leon Cromwell
wishes to speak with you.
It's been far too long.
I haven't seen
the Platinum Devil,
Demon Lord Leon
Cromwell, in ages.
Or would you prefer I call
you Platinum Saber instead?
Call me whatever you like.
[GUY]
How have you been fairing?
I appreciate you
responding to my summons.
You have my thanks.
[chuckles]
--[GUY grunting]
--[LEON] Stop it!
I'm not into that,
I've told you before!
[laughs]
Wow, you're such a boring guy.
You know, if you prefer it,
I could always assume
a woman's appearance and
let you make love to me.
That's enough.
[GUY chuckles]
Mm...
All right. Let's talk elsewhere.
[chuckles]
[LEON] So? Is there a particular
reason why you called me here?
[GUY] Naturally,
as you may already know,
the Demon Lords' banquet,
Walpurgis, is to be held soon.
Even if I have to force you,
I would like you to attend.
It's quite unusual for you
to try and coerce me.
[GUY] Hmm. I want to make
sure you show up this time,
even if it means
I owe you a favor.
And why is that?
Ahh... You're still as
cautious as ever, aren't you?
I suppose I don't
mind explaining it.
The person who proposed
Walpurgis this time was Clayman.
A small fry.
But for some reason,
Milim's name was among those
in agreement. Milim is one
of the oldest and strongest
Demon Lords, alongside me.
She wouldn't just do whatever
a whelp like Clayman wants.
Which means...
[LEON] Carrion's death
was suspicious, as well.
Ah, I see you understand
what I'm hinting at here!
Yes, Clayman's gone too far.
In fact, he was harassing me in
order to avoid leaving behind
any concrete evidence.
I can't let it slide.
Carrion's wellbeing aside,
Milim taking part in Walpurgis
is more than troubling.
[GUY] Hmm. This might be
just another game to Milim,
but disturbing the balance
between the Demon Lords
won't harbor any fun times.
It'll just create
more work for me.
Do you think it's possible that
Clayman is manipulating Milim?
I doubt thinking about
Milim will do any good.
Plus, clever people such
as I can't comprehend
the thoughts of silly fools.
It's one of my
very few weak points.
[LEON]
Hmm.
But if you're so
curious to find out...
...I suppose... you'll just
have to go to the meeting.
That's my intention.
I despise conspiracies,
but it would seem that
I have no other choice.
I see. I'm glad to hear that.
If you were reluctant,
I was going to offer to let you
hold me throughout the night
in order to convince you.
No, thank you.
Aw, you're no fun.
Wow, you really are so boring.
Unrelated, do you know anything
about this Rimuru fellow?
[LEON]
Only what I heard from Clayman.
He thinks Rimuru gives
Demon Lords a bad name.
Me, personally? I feel like
as long as he proves himself
to be capable, then there's
not much of a problem.
You're saying he's qualified
to be a Demon Lord, then?
As for me, I think anyone that
Ramiris takes an interest in
has the potential to be
rather entertaining.
Ramiris, you say?
I don't like that fairy.
She's always poking fun at me.
I have often thought of
just strangling her.
[GUY laughs]
Well, restrain yourself. Because
if do you go and k*ll Ramiris,
then I'll end up
being your enemy.
Yes. I'm sure.
I wouldn't really do it.
Plus, I'm not about to
pick a fight with you
knowing I can't win.
[GUY]
Hmm? C'mon, that's not true.
If anything, I bet you
could probably k*ll me
at least once out of
a million tries.
How trivial. To be honest,
I would much rather discuss
fights that I know I can win.
Aw, don't be so modest.
Even having the teensiest,
slightest chance of k*lling me
actually makes you
quite strong, Leon.
Ugh. No need to tell me that.
It's just that you and Milim
are extraordinary.
Speaking of extraordinary,
I hear that the Storm Dragon
Veldora has awakened.
[VELZARD]
My, my. Now this is a rumor
that I'd actually be
interested in hearing.
Of course, I nearly forgot
that you were here.
If it isn't one of the only
four True Dragons in existence.
The White Ice Dragon Velzard,
and the Empress of Ice.
Oh, really? How could
you forget about little old me?
You're as cold
as ever, Leon!
But... No matter what,
I'm still happy to see you.
Are you? In that case,
I shall respond by saying that
you are a feast for
my eyes, as well.
Heh. I see the two of you hate
each other as much as ever.
Say, Leon. Don't tell me that
you're jealous of my partner?
Be serious.
[VELZARD chuckles]
Back to your story. You were
saying that my younger brother,
Veldora, has finally awakened?
I stopped sensing him
about two years ago,
so I was all but convinced
that he had d*ed.
Tell me, are you sure?
There is no doubt.
If the Evil Dragon
really is back, then why
is he being so quiet?
I can't help but wonder
if he's grown too weak
to recover his own energy.
More to the point, I would
like to know who broke
my brother's seal.
According to my spy's report,
Clayman's scheme is what caused
Veldora's seal to break.
Clayman's to blame, eh?
[LEON] He exerted his influence
over the Kingdom of Falmuth
and instigated them to destroy
a nation that Rimuru founded.
You're quite knowledgeable.
Naturally. After all,
unlike the two of you,
I was once a human being.
You see... that
b*ttlefield was apparently
where Veldora was sleeping.
It would seem that when
he was on the brink of death,
being bathed in all the blood
of the battle just so happened
to awaken him.
[GUY]
Hmm...
[LEON] Falmuth's army
became collateral damage
of Veldora's revival,
and that allowed Rimuru
to escape disaster.
So, I heard.
[VELZARD]
If that story is true,
does it mean Veldora's seal
was broken by pure coincidence?
[LEON] Perhaps.
Though I don't know for sure.
[VELZARD]
I see...
There's also a small possibility
that the Hero's seal
was defective somehow.
I agree it's possible. But I did
come up with another theory.
And that would be?
I don't know why he could
no longer be sensed,
but what if the Evil Dragon
was pulled into a hyperspace
of someone's creation
along with his seal?
[GUY]
Interesting!
That would mean that
there's someone capable
of breaking the seal.
What's more, whoever
this mysterious person is,
they would have to possess
a power that's equal to
or greater than our own!
I'm merely saying
it's a possibility.
And let me guess,
you think it was Rimuru
that broke Veldora's seal, huh?
Indeed, I do.
Not surprising.
Well, if that's true,
we definitely need
to figure out who he is.
Clayman's violent acts,
Milim's strange behavior,
Rimuru's evolution
to Demon Lord,
and now Veldora's return...
Imagine if these things
are connected.
[chuckles]
Yes. If that's the case,
then this Walpurgis
should turn out to be
very entertaining for us.
I wonder though...
Why is Veldora being so quiet?
[VELZARD]
Hmm...
[VELZARD]
It would seem he is weak.
His presence is so faint,
it's as if he's not
even the same being.
[GUY]
Huh...
Still. It's strange he's
not going on a rampage.
In the past, he acted as
though his rampages were
his very reason for living.
[LEON] Well. It makes
no difference to me.
If you two want to make an ally
of Veldora, then feel free.
I couldn't care less.
[GUY]
You're leaving already?
[LEON] Yes, you've said all
that you wanted to say to me,
haven't you?
Hey, hold on a second, there's
no need to be in such a hurry.
Do you think you'll be able
to accomplish your goal?
Of summoning a specific target?
[LEON] There has been
some interference.
It's delayed things.
What interference?
Apparently, someone saved
the summoned children
who were merely awaiting death,
before I could take them in.
Ah...
Yes, and he seemed
rather furious to learn
that multiple nations are
summoning children
from another world, so it's
highly possible he'll now try
to put pressure on each
of those nations to stop.
Which means this
experiment is over.
Oh? Can't you just
get rid of the person
who is interfering with it?
It should be easy enough.
[sighs]
Except the person interfering...
...is none other than
this Rimuru we discussed.
[GUY gasps]
Seriously?!
Do you really think
that's a coincidence?
It is interesting.
Which is why I wouldn't mind
seeing him for myself just once.
I see...
Now I'm even more
curious about this guy.
And who knows? It's possible
that Milim is thinking
the exact same thing that I am.
She may be a moron, but she's
also surprisingly perceptive.
Perhaps. Well, regardless,
Walpurgis will be hectic.
[GUY chuckles]
Should be fun.
By the way...
Who is the mysterious
collaborator who's giving you
so much helpful information?
[LEON] Someone from the empire,
but I don't know the details.
He claimed to be
a merchant of some sort.
[GUY]
Can you trust him?
Of course not.
But I also don't need to.
I'm just using him
for my own gain.
As long as that's
good enough for you,
then I have no complaints.
Just try to be careful, okay?
If you die,
I'll make you regret it.
Heh. Wait, you're actually
worrying about me, Guy?
How unusual.
[LEON]
You can relax.
I have no intention of dying
before I achieve my goal.
That's reassuring.
But tell me, Leon,
is this goal of yours
really that important to you?
[LEON]
Yes.
[inhales]
Because for me, it takes
priority over everything else
in this world.
Ah. Well. I feel
kind of jealous.
Please don't feed me
that nonsense.
[GUY chuckles]
[LEON]
But I will heed your warning.
See you at Walpurgis.
Bye.
[GUY] Wow, he's so impatient.
That's typical Leon, though.
And yet,
for someone as cautious as him,
he's making himself vulnerable.
Shall we look
into the matter more?
[GUY]
Don't bother.
If we start meddling, it's only
going to make Leon angry.
And I don't want to do anything
that'll make a friend resent me.
If he happens
to ask me for help,
then I'll do it when
the time presents itself.
I understand.
[GUY] Walpurgis is
shaping up to be fun.
Want to come with me?
I'd like that.
Wait. I'll actually pass.
While I don't mind that
my brother will be there,
I have no particular interest
in a bunch of Demon Lords.
Whatever.
Would you mind looking
after things here?
[VELZARD]
Sure. Now, if you'll excuse me.
[GUY]
Interesting.
For the first time in centuries,
I can feel my heart racing.
I have a feeling that some
big changes are coming...
[GUY]
...to Walpurgis.
[RAPHAEL] Next time, "The Signal
to Begin the Banquet."
02x18 - (D) The Demon Lords
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Follows a salaryman who is m*rder*d and reincarnates in a sword and sorcery world as a slime with unique powers and gathers allies to build his own nation of monsters.
Follows a salaryman who is m*rder*d and reincarnates in a sword and sorcery world as a slime with unique powers and gathers allies to build his own nation of monsters.