
Glad to hear. Geld gave me a fresh smile, his mind clear.
“Why did he get all the attention?” Shion asked clearly jealous.
“That's the right person for the right place,” I replied. “You have a job
alone, right?”
“Ah yes. Cooking!” No, you idiot!
“Mmm... All right, we all have some stuff on our plates, but it's deep
your case, I wouldn't say cooking is one of them.”
I'm trying to be as indirect as possible. If he had one job, I guess
it will protect me and this city. I mean, he's got his own good points too.
We are all good and bad at different things. No need to panic about that.
“But look, Shion,” said Benimaru, preparing to end the conversation, “you
having almost unfair strength, even enough to defeat me
depends on the situation. So when I leave, please keep Sir Rimuru safe
and healthy, okay?”
Our reporting is almost done. I could've finished it there, but
while we had the chance, I thought we'd listen
updates from Diablo about his own work.
“Alright,” he said respectfully as he started.
Updates to trends around the world and how they affect
we are the same as Rigurd and Soei. He must have taken the same info, but a little
confirmation is always good. Everything is related to establishing Johm's claim to the throne
in the end.
He also told us about Johm, the man who would become king. She didn't
having an education on how to act like a noble king, much less
the king, so there was no way he could negotiate directly with all the births
that high. Instead, Edmaris, the former king, has joined Diablo and
being in the middle of giving a crash course to the man. Sounds good to me. By watching Diablo, I doubt the former king will try funny things.
Depending on how things are going, it may be neat enough to make friends
with Edmaris and taking advantage of him. That might help
Yohm too.
So when I listened to Diablo give a brief explanation of the whole
room, I made a mental note to go see this man Edmaris for
I was alone one day.
The new king, who did not surprise anyone, hid behind the scenes.
“But it will take some time before he moves, right?”
At least a few months, I think, before he can reassemble
his army and take concrete action. But Diablo does not agree — or
at least I have answers that are far beyond my imagination.
“Heh-heh-heh-heh... I want this done sooner rather than later, so I
take steps that will encourage him to speed it up.”
“Hah?” He smiled at me again. “Do we need to prepare for something?”
“No problem there. I've let Sir Benimaru organize the army
which we will use when the time is right. ”
“Ya,” Benimaru replied casually, “we are all ready to go there. One
a power that will blend in with the general public and make its presence
known, and one power operating in the shadows. Both are ready
be in action. Actually the selection process is quite troublesome. Almost everyone
volunteering for this mission.”
They all seemed very informal about it, as if they were looking
know what time to meet at the park for a picnic. It's a little more important than that, though,
I thought...
“However,” Diablo said as his smile faded, “There is.
call it a problem, but something that worries me a little. I did not report it because it was not worth reporting at the time, but Reyhiem has not
back.”
Ohhh right I think I forgot something. I sent a message directed to
Hinata, and I still haven't received a reply.
“That archbishop we allowed to go to the Holy Church to report to them,
don't you? Did he not make it or something?”
“No, he has reached the capital of Englesian with the company of my agent, the crystal ball in the
hand. There is a predetermined transportation gate there that leads
go straight to the Church headquarters in the Holy Empire of Lubelius, so he should have arrived
safely. ”
The road from Farmus to Englesia is a two-week journey by train, through
the coastline all the way. Adding Lubelius to the trip will add
about three more weeks — but this world has magic. Between the two countries
is a pair of transport gates, special magical paths. Go through one and cross it
alternate dimensions in it, and you can travel from one end
to the other end in an instant. Only a handful of elites knew about this gate, but Reyhiem, as archbishop for a great country, was,
it will likely be one of them. No doubt he has it too
access; as soon as he entered Englesia, he reportedly headed straight for the capital.
He actually used the gate there. The greater demon called Diablo
to follow him say so himself. The city had a barrier on it, though,
so the Greater Demon entering could cause quite a stir, so he just
saw Reyhiem enter the gate and report back to Diablo.
“But he hasn't left the capital since?”
“No. We've been watching the city, so we should be briefed as soon as he does
appeared from there..”.
...but that hasn't happened yet. Reyhiem has to be stuck in the church. I'm starting to fear that
worst.
“Did they kill him to keep him quiet, maybe?”“I haven't detected anything like that. My Tempter skill can seize souls
anyone who has been destined by the time they die.”
If there was no soul to harvest, he would still be alive. I'm starting to get a little scared of
Tempter, but it's okay.
I imagined Reyhiem would be safe in the capital Lubelius, what happened to
the Temple Knights guard him. But he still hasn't returned. Investigatory
The church can take a while; perhaps this is no cause for concern,
but it bothers me a little. But hey, if he's alive, then fine. During
they didn't kill him and blame us for it, it's all good.
“So we still don't really know what the Western Holy Church is planning?”
'No sir. They may try to interfere with my plans, but right now, it's hard
to say. I will definitely stay alert and handle whatever
we found.”
“Good. But it's kind of scary. Too little intelligence to read a situation
very well.”
If we had enough information, I could have just handed it all over
to Raphael.
“Sorry, my lord,” Soei said, looking frustrated. “Try to infiltrate Lubelius, Unfortunately,
is a dangerous proposition.”.
“Oh, no, no, you're fine! Pushing yourself too hard will not
never succeeded!”
If we're going to sneak into the nerve center of the Holy Church, swear the enemy monster,
Soei herself will be our only candidate. Even then, if Hinata
it's there, I'll be very worried for him. Soka and the others won't
had a chance; they were found and executed within a short period of time. I
have a firm command not to overdo it with this kind of thing.
Even so...
“You think we'll be enemies now?”Message I recorded gives an overview of — with many words —
putting the entire commotion from before firmly behind us. I
noot? Maybe it's a bad idea, but it's out of my hands now.
There is no undo button to press.
However, the whole message was friendly, so I'm pretty sure that's how they were
accept it. Hinata is smart enough to make the right decision, I
believing. If he chooses to stay with us without hostility, it will
to be the most ideal thing.
For now, beyond the Octagram, the Church is the biggest threat out there.
The Eastern Empire also seemed somewhat suspicious, but they were unlikely
take action for the moment. If the Western Holy Church could do that
same for us, Diablo's plan has been achieved.
“That's a difficult question,” said Benimaru. “Personally, I prefer
this dispute is settled well, rather than leaving a grudge.”
I appreciate the feedback, but if we're defeated, everything is
it's over, so let's keep it peaceful, okay?
Shuna looked at me attentively. “You know, Sir Rimuru, we were attacked while you
war against Saint Hinata. These attacks are undoubtedly timed, however,
and someone needs to plan for that beforehand. Plus, Clayman himself
hinting at the presence of someone behind the scenes.”.
He helps me remember someone I shouldn't have forgotten. Men
big on top.
““Dia, huh?””
“Ya,” Hakuro said, nodding bitterly. “But now we know this someone exists
and trying to trap us, we need to consider his steps
will come too. Now is not the time to lower our vigilance. ”
“No,” Shuna said, nodding with the crowd, “no time for
let anyone escape our attention.”
“Yes... However if that person was involved, Hinata might take action as well.But something doesn't seem right to me. You know that feeling? Your suspicions
facing something? But then it simultaneously surprised me —
it's eating me.
“...Tell me, what if Hinata doesn't attack me of her own accord?
What if he was asked by someone or ordered? ”
“How do you mean?”
“Given the time,” Shuna asked as she traced my line of thought,
“wasn't it obvious Hinata was connected to this other person?”
It only strengthens my suspicions.
“Well, honestly, I really don't think Hinata received an order from someone,
but what do you think? Even if he is connected to that person, whether
you think he'll take orders from her?”
“““?!”””
I heard some gasping from the audience.
The woman did not bother to listen to the words I said. Why is he
listening to requests, or especially orders, from others?
“Poin good, buddy,” replied Kaijin. “He's the captain of the Crusaders; from whom he will be
take orders? The only thing he listened to was the god Luminus himself.
I mean, everyone knows that not even Church leaders can
save her; Am I right?”
If Hinata answered nothing but divinity, it placed her at the top
church Ladder. It eliminates the idea of 'operating by command'.
“Ya, you see? He sure doesn't listen to me at all. I really
can't imagine him receiving a request.”
Which means, if you look at it any other way, if we can convince Hinata
fighting is a bad idea, we don't need to be at odds with the Church equally
once“Goal from anyone, yes?” Benimaru Renung.
“So,” add Shuna, “time of the attack was just a coincidence?”
“Or something very taken Church,” murmured Diablo — very similar theory
the devil, but it makes sense. I cannot imagine Hinata being taken advantage of, but
it's still possible.
“Maybe Diablo was right, and someone inspired Hinata to do what
which he did. The mystery mastermind may be involved as well. But..”
“But you doubt the word mastermind is in a position to rule it?”
“Exactly,” I said, nodding at Diablo.
Benimaru closed his eyes, considering my suggestion. “So this mastermind
encourage Farmus to act, manipulate Clayman, and try
destroying our nation. But he has no such free control over
Hinata, then..”.
“Whether that means, Sir Rimuru, you do not expect any steps from
The Western Holy Church today?”
“That's the problem, Diablo.
I can't answer the question.
From his point of view, it is clear to Hinata that we, and the Church, must
avoid becoming an enemy. I clearly stated that in my message
to him — I don't want to oppose them at all, and because we
have a class threat of disaster in me and a class threat of disaster in
Veldora, Hinata can't be stupid enough to face Tempest. Just look
the stakes; he won't achieve anything. Even if he wins, all that
he could be of more renown, and it would hardly make up for the huge losses
that will confront the Church. It's not sane to fight if you don't
get nothing from him. Hinata doesn't like to listen to people, but she does
you should see it, at least.
But I still have concerns. There was an annoying dragon next to me
the muttering, “Luminous... The name of this god is Luminus? I feel like I've never heard of it before” and beyond, which continue to disrupt the path
my thoughts, but I still have worries.
“Hinata told me that we were 'disturbing' for him. It is because of the teaching of the Church
Sacred — Luminism — determines that life with monsters is impossible. But
that may not be the whole story.”.
Why did Hinata call us bullies? Because Luminism refuses to acknowledge
our. But if that was the only reason, it didn't seem reasonable
for him — or in other words, it was not at all like Hinata. There's gotta be
something else. Yet while this is the opposite of what I say,
what if there's some mastermind behind it all? Someone other than Hinata, who
also see us as disruptors of their plans? What is wanted
that someone?
Report. There is an increasing possibility that many motives are in place.
All these events are interconnected. However, it is thought that all is not
it occurs at the will of a single entity.
Um, meaning...?
Given the nation, people, factions, and other factors involved, the,
some goals can be categorized. These goals may seem appropriate
each other at first glance, but some contradictions are also present.
It is not natural to put everything together under the banner of a mastermind.
So it's not just one mastermind. That's the point, and hearing it like that, come in
wit.
Clayman was controlled by another part of that secret cabal? Ah yeah. It's in
sense, if you think about it. They work together for the same purpose;
Clayman didn't follow any specific orders or anything. Maybe they just
give each other advice or push in the right direction. In fact, Hinata might
not involved at all