Tempest Central City, Rimuru
He's not here...
Oh! Have you two seen Great Rimuru?
Great Rimuru?
Tragically, I have yet to lay eyes on him today.
I see...
Where has Great Rimuru gone?
Man, the place has grown so big.
The festival celebrating the debut
of our nation of monsters, Tempest, ended in success.
It started out as just a small Goblin village.
From there, it slowly but steadily grew from village to town,
and we gained new allies.
We have all kinds of urban planning projects underway now,
including the dungeon we opened up as a test.
I want to keep this up until we build a world
where monsters and humans can co-exist and co-prosper—
yes, a monster-and-man cooperative alliance!
I'm still counting on you, partner!
Understood. Leave it to me, Master.
I will!
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4
Episode 73: New Days
Ken ken po!
You saved my skin yesterday.
Hey, we all gotta help each other out, right?
Okay! Why don't we go drinking?
Yeah!
Oh, Great Rimuru!
Hey.
Good morning, Great Rimuru!
Morning.
Good day to you, Great Rimuru.
Good day to you, too.
It's Great Rimuru!
Heya!
Wait for me!
Hey, be careful, now.
Okay!
Great Rimuru!
Takoyaki
Hot and fresh! Come have some!
Ooh, are you sure?!
They smell great!
Great Rimuru, are you here to check up on things in town?
Yeah.
Inspection is important work, after all.
That's our Great Rimuru!
Okay, then, this afternoon—
Hey!
Great Rimuru!
I brought refreshments for everyone.
Great!
Thank you for always looking out for us.
Future Magitrain Station Site
So there's gonna be a train station here, huh?
This is every man's dream!
I hear a site has been chosen for the station in Eurazania, as well.
Yeah.
They're gonna build it into the first floor
of the new castle that's under construction.
Geld's team is putting in some great work.
Tempest, Eurazania, and eventually, other countries
are all going to be connected by Magitrains.
Construction within the city is also proceeding smoothly.
The new assembly building should be finished soon.
Oh, the one they're making extra gorgeous for no reason?
Yes!
We must make your tremendous power known far and wide!
W-Well, it's good that the city's seeing some progress.
Speaking of, I hear development of the dungeon is moving rapidly, as well.
Oh, yeah! I'm glad you brought that up!
We moved Gabiru's research team out of that cave,
and we built a members-only Elf bar on floor 95!
Mwah.
Dungeon, my ass!
There's nothing but enemies everywhere!
No rare weapons or anything!
You don't actually want anyone to beat it at all, do you?!
As we've told you...
Shut the hell up!
That's nothing but a scam!
Charging people just to go inside is a ripoff!
This is the problem with you monsters!
What did you say?!
Take it easy.
What's going on? An argument?
What?!
Huh?
What was his deal?
What's up?
Did something happen?
Great Rimuru.
He tried to take on the dungeon,
but he can't even reach the second floor, so he filed a complaint.
We've been getting a lot of them lately.
Really? Sorry you got caught up in that.
It's all right. They're just lashing out.
It's pathetic to just give up after losing.
Still, if this keeps up, it'll hurt business.
We'll have to give it some thought.
An elementalist is a special class of mage that commands spirits.
Who knows what's unique about the magic skills they use?
Me!
Me! Me! Me!
Me! Me! Me! Me!
Rimuru-sensei?!
What are you doing here?!
Well, I'm studying with you...
And just what are you doing?
Oh, just... a-an inspection...
You're in the way.
Are you all right?
Too bad.
I wanted Hinata-sensei to teach me, too.
Those kids listen so quietly when Hinata-sensei speaks.
We really appreciate her taking time from her busy schedule to teach.
Hinata's an expert in using spirits.
I figured she'd be the perfect teacher for them.
I never thought she'd actually agree to it, though.
The kids seem so happy since they transferred to this school in Tempest.
They befriended their new classmates in no time, too.
Uh-huh.
Above all, I can't leave them in the care of Engrassia
now that I know Yuuki is a bad guy.
What's that smell?
So this is "illness"... How very intriguing...
What are you calling intriguing?
You think you can serve as Great Rimuru's second secretary in that state?!
More importantly...
did you truly intend to have him drink this?
So what if I did?
What're you making?
Ah, Great Rimuru!
I just had a rather valuable experien—
This is, um...
It's not, er, for you... um... well... I mean...
Incidentally, I believe Miss Shuna was searching for you.
Have you seen her alread—
Great Rimuru!
Oh, thank goodness. So this is where you were.
Has something happened?
It's my latest treat.
Ooh, it looks so good!
I wanted you to be the first to try it,
so I've been looking for you.
Shuna-san!
Kingdom of Engrassia
Well, now, what to do?
Demon Lord Rimuru clearly doesn't trust me at all now.
Huh?
I'd rather avoid an antagonistic relationship with that slime, if possible.
Oh, boy. Maybe it was a bad idea to mess with him after all?
You instigated the Seven Days Clergy
into sending Hinata to slay Demon Lord Rimuru, correct?
And he caught you in the act?
Yeah, but you know the boss.
He didn't leave a speck of evidence. Did ya?
True.
I carried it all out through Damrada.
But when I learned of Shizu-sensei's relationship with that slime,
I couldn't refuse contact with the eastern merchants.
Even the paper we use was made in the empire.
I can't very well say a guild with so many adventurers
has no connection to them.
As far as they're concerned, all the circumstantial evidence is there.
Then will you revise the plan?
So long as he suspects you, we can't proceed as we have been, can we?
No, I think we can maintain the status quo.
But...
I just need to make him think there's no need for us to be antagonistic right now.
People can change their viewpoints based on the circumstances.
His side came to me for help managing their dungeon, after all.
Huh?!
They want the guild to promote it and the prize money being offered.
Whoa, whoa! That sounds way too shady!
It's obviously a trap!
I'm not so sure.
It really seemed like they were just hoping to balance profits and losses.
Anyway, we'll keep an eye on things while doing what we can.
For the sake of our ambition, as well.
Well, in that case...
I haven't given up on achieving supremacy over the West, you know.
Yum!
What is this?! Just what in the world is this?!
I kinda feel like I could cry!
This is so good! Seconds!
Shuna, you've leveled up yet again.
Why?! Why does it all disappear when I eat it?!
Um... So about our meeting...
Oh.
So anyway...
now that the dungeon's had its test opening,
we'll be having our first business meeting...
and frankly, it's a complete failure!
Claims have been filed with the city, so I looked into them,
and all of the challengers are too low in level!
They rush in without a plan and get lost on the first floor,
they get trounced by F-rank monsters while blinded by their own greed...
Some even give up because they get too hungry!
I'm not even sure anyone will reach the tenth floor at this rate!
To be blunt, this is a crisis for our dungeon's business!
What?! But then I won't even get to do anything!
All of our hard work!
I suppose part of it is that so many are still beginners...
Hmm... We might need to drop some hints on how to get through it.
Um...
In that case, why not offer a course on conquering the dungeon?
A course?
What do you mean?
Oh... Sorry for speaking out of turn.
It was a topic even I might know something about, so I just...
No, no! Say anything you want!
What kind of course?
Well, in gaming terms, a tutorial.
Get 'em! That's it!
It would allow people to experience the combat and traps, like a training course.
That's a great idea! What else ya got?
Well...
I'd like to see lodgings and places to eat on each floor.
It's tough being in a dungeon with no bathrooms.
Good point.
Oh! And maybe single-use save points?
Ah, I get it!
And...
what if monsters dropped items when defeated?
That sounds interesting!
I think we could make all of those work!
Okay, then! We'll do them all!
Maybe we did make it a little too harsh.
We gotta thank our observer, Masayuki-kun!
Nah, I didn't do anything...
What are you talking about?
As a fellow gamer, I know I was right to have you come here!
Boy... no, you are called Masayuki, correct?
You have considerable potential.
Th-Thank you...
Uh-huh!
Leave it to another Otherworlder like Rimuru!
Um...
Oh, yeah. I guess I never introduced you to them.
This guy is my best friend, Veldora-san.
He's the boss of the hundredth floor.
Indeed! Pleasure to meet you!
Veldora?!
This is Ramiris.
She's the fairy who made this dungeon, and a member of Octagram.
Nice to meet you, Masayuki!
Octagram?!
The Storm Dragon and... a Demon Lord...
I'd be willing to make you my underling.
Now, Lady Ramiris, you're making the poor boy uncomfortable.
Yeah... I can see why you'd react like that. Sorry.
Great Rimuru.
Thanks to Master Masayuki, we have some wonderful ideas to improve the dungeon,
but would it be all right if I suggested just one more?
A letter of challenge from Demon Lord Rimuru!
Some huge news just came in!
Those who get past floor 50 of the dungeon
will receive a stellar gold coin as a monthly bonus!
There'll be a monetary reward for defeating each boss, too!
And get this!
Any who conquer the hundredth and last floor will win 100 stellar gold coins!
Check it out! A hundred stellar gold!
As if you could ever get that far.
That is quite a lavish reward.
Tempest, eh?
We should go check out Tempest!
I'm itching to get to it!
Wow, I'd say we got a response!
You were serious about the 100 stellar gold for beating the last floor?
Well, it's targeted at sponsors and nobles who hire adventurers.
We need to at least offer that much.
Besides...
the last floor is guarded by Lord Veldora himself.
As a great True Dragon, none can defeat me!
There's not even the slightest chance.
Yes, yes. Precisely.
So anyway, I'll be counting on you, too, Masayuki-kun!
Me?!
We need Team Lightspeed to be our poster children and show 'em how it's done.
Nothing could be more effective than being promoted by the Hero!
After all, I've seen what you can do myself, you know,
and it was a real pleasure!
Right...
See ya!
Yep.
See you tomorrow.
Hey, the pub's sales are up.
If the dungeon gets some traction, it'll be great for the town.
Yes.
It is all as you predicted, Great Rimuru.
Let's see... How are profits elsewhere?
Uh-huh...
Are these different tea leaves?
It doesn't taste like usual.
I-I-I'm so sorry! I'll get you a new cup at once!
Huh?
Hey...
Wait, so... you made this?
Great Rimuru, I tasted the tea and found it to be safe.
It's good!
Great job, Shion!
Yes! Thank you so much!
I'll prepare a second cup for you!
Yes!
Now, I shall also be on my way.
By the way, Diablo,
I never rewarded you for all you did after the defeat of Falmuth.
I need no reward.
All I desire is to be of use to you, Great Rimuru.
Yeah, but still...
One thing, then.
I would like to have a subordinate to handle miscellaneous tasks for me.
Oh, yeah...
Powerful Demons don't care for jobs like serving tea, huh?
No, no! That is not true!
Serving you is a very important part of my work!
That is not why.
If I had a subordinate who could handle miscellaneous tasks
such as destroying other nations for me,
it would allow me to stay by your side at all times.
Uh... yeah.
If you will allow it, I thought I would ask an old friend of mine.
I would like for you to arrange a vessel they can use as a body.
Can it be a doll like the one I gave Beretta?
Yes. I will allow no complaints.
All right. I'll take care of it.
Just don't get yourself hurt out there, okay?
Understood.
As much as it breaks my heart,
please forgive me for leaving your side for a while.
Sure, sure.
If you will excuse me, then.
Now...
Soei.
Yes.
Has anything changed with Duke Muese?
No.
He hasn't made any moves yet.
I see. Keep watching and try to learn about his background.
Understood.
Kingdom of Seltrozzo
We're just one step away from total conquest of the Western Nations.
We've spent so much time coming this far
for the sake of the Rozzo family's rule.
And yet...
Tempest... is a nation to be feared.
It should be no obstacle for you.
I am not concerned.
Of course.
Of course, Grandfather.
It is the dearest wish of my magnificent grandfather, the former Hero
and founder of the Rozzo family, after all.
I swore to help so that I could make it come true.
Maribel, you are my hope.
It should never be Demon Lords who rule the human world.
It should be us humans.
The Dungeon Evolves