I suspected you were also here,
Rouge... no, I believe it is Guy Crimson now.
Hey. Been a long time, Noir.
And what brings you here? Just bored?
Hey, that's some way to say hello.
More importantly...
You knew that was Raine's body double, Mist, didn't you?
So why'd you use such a big move?
You jest.
We both know such child's play is not enough to take out a Primordial.
A direct hit sure would leave a mark, though.
Oh, even I would be annihilated...
if I took a direct hit.
Anyway, I guess you really did evolve, huh?
In fact, why didn't you do it sooner?
Guy,
does anything exist in this world that is stronger than us?
Nope.
Maybe True Dragons if we're really reaching,
but those are more of a natural phenomenon.
Indeed. We are the strongest.
So if we evolve, battles become entirely one-sided. Is that not boring?
Yeah, I get it.
And yet you evolved anyway.
Because of that slime?
His name is Great Rimuru.
So this Rimuru dude is the reason you evolved?
Yes, that is correct.
Because...
I am astounded by Great Rimuru's growth!
To call it "evolution" is entirely justified!
He is adorable, and his soul overflows with dignity!
Is this gonna take a while?
Tch.
Excuse me?!
At any rate...
Great Rimuru's companions continue to grow and improve by the day, as well.
Even I will fall behind if I get careless.
Because I live in such magnificent circumstances now,
I no longer have any reason to set limits on my growth.
Yeah? And you were once on even footing with me...
It's a shame, though.
Something this Rimuru guy probably won't find funny is about to happen.
Some of my guys are gonna cause a ruckus for his guys in the Western Nations.
You really are just bored.
What is your goal?
Oh, just being mean to humans because I can.
Oh?
And since Rimuru's trying to make friends with humans,
I doubt he'll be able to overlook this.
Huh... So insults only get to you when they're about Rimuru, eh?
Well, we might not even need to do anything.
Kingdom of Engrassia
Near the Northern Border
The humans are doing a fine job stirring up chaos on their own.
If this keeps up...
Damn it... What is Margrave Cidre doing?!
Kingdom of Engrassia
Royal Capital Lura
Why would demons come here?
Defend the barrier to the last!
Kingdom of Engrassia, Western Nations Council Headquarters
They'll get into the capital at this rate!
Where are the reinforcements?!
We must protect the barrier at any cost!
The Western Nations must be in chaos right now.
They're gonna look like hell itself pretty soon.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4
Episode 90: Turbulence in the West
Don't fall behind.
Yes, sir.
I can't believe this is happening...
Doesn't anyone have some idea what we can do?
We must act quickly, before it's too late!
It's time. Everything is in place.
The Rozzo family's destiny may die out, but not its pride.
For Lord Granville's sake, I must see this mission through!
Silence, all of you!
Our first priority should be to put together an allied army.
I'm told that Lord Rimuru's delegate, Testarossa,
is knowledgeable in military matters, as well.
There should be no objections to putting her in charge of the allied army.
Is that wise?
Does she really understand military matters?
Not to worry.
I have already deployed my subordinates across the land.
Moss.
Yes, ma'am.
Behold.
We just stationed Lady Testarossa's subordinates
around the barrier over the capital.
Also, we've been informed that
the Magus of Thalion are on their way to the borderlands.
The demons that are rampaging on the battlefield now
are nothing Cien's forces and that high elf can't exterminate.
Moss.
You shouldn't call Great Rimuru's dear friend, Empress Elmesia, "that high elf."
M-My sincere apologies!
So long as you understand.
Hurry! Get to the barrier and—
Mr. Johann Rostia.
Wh-What is it?
Who were you just making a magic call to?
Wha—
Why did you order them to destroy this country's barrier?
What is the meaning of this, Johann?!
Explain yourself!
The barrier...
Why is Vert here?!
What's going on?!
Johann! You betrayed us?!
Betrayed you?
You were the ones who betrayed the Rozzo,
who have given their all for mankind,
by carelessly yielding to a nation of monsters!
The time has come to square up!
This Council that touted its goal of serving as mankind's protection
is a fitting place for hell to break loose!
Girard, now is the time for you and your men to realize your ambitions.
I appreciate your cooperation.
I hereby summon our goddess!
All will be destroyed, and the world will be plunged into the chaos of war!
Yeah!
Ayn!
Yeah, I'm on it.
This is our time!
O Green Goddess who is our source,
to you I raise this eternal prayer.
Manifest before me with the power of destruction that I desire!
Lady Mizeri...
Our goddess and Primordial demon, Lady Mizeri!
Did you say "Primordial"?!
This is...
And at a time like this...
How absolutely perfect.
O Goddess!
We offer all the people of this nation to you!
Allow us to sit at your feet!
I've completed my final duty.
Now I'll be able to face Lord Granville.
The Kingdom of Rostia may be engulfed in the ravages of war,
but I can apologize to them all in the next life.
Lady Testarossa!
This nation will be wiped out!
Please send word to Lord Rimuru at once!
No, no, Chairman.
I am here, am I not?
What do you mean?
I mean everything will be taken care of.
Blanc? Why are you concealing your presence to hide among humans?
Wait...
You incarnated?
Blanc, why?
It makes me sad to hear that name.
I have received a wonderful name: Testarossa. That is what I go by now.
A name?
So I'm sorry to say this after you came all the way here to say hello...
but if you must get in my way,
I will give you the gift of a thousand-year sleep, Mizeri.
Summoning me here now was good timing,
but White just had to be here...
I have nothing to gain from fighting her now.
My priority is...
I will not be provoked, Testarossa.
You are not what I'm here for.
Oh, how boring.
You want to report back to Rouge about us as soon as possible, don't you?
Anyway, isn't it wonderful to have a master?
I can understand how you feel now.
Then you must know that being useful to Lord Guy is everything to me.
You'd better get used to that body quickly.
I won't accept it as an excuse when you lose.
She left... Are we safe now?
The goddess left? But why?
And Blanc... as in the Primordial?
No, that can't be!
Well, that's the biggest threat out of the way!
I don't believe it!
I refuse to believe it!
Wh-What just...
No killing, now.
That goes for Johann, too.
But these people were so rude to you—
Moss, are you going to make me repeat myself?
Certainly not!
It was arrogant of me to try to force my opinion on you!
If you understand, I'll let you off the hook this time.
Oh, how very magnanimous I am!
You really are... the Primordial... Blanc?
D-Did I make a mistake?
Yes, you failed to accomplish anything.
It would have worked if not for you!
Let me go!
My kingdom will not tolerate this insolence!
You'll have an international incident on your hands!
Oh, have you forgotten the international law?
For endangering a nation's survival, the crime of subversion.
For utilizing another nation's military force,
the crime of instigating foreign aggression.
To the Council, these acts of criminal insurrection by Johann Rostia
bring him under the jurisdiction of the court of the Kingdom of Engrassia.
No matter what your home country says,
international law always comes first, I'm sorry to say.
How very reassuring!
You've helped me succeed in capturing the hearts of everyone on the Council.
Thank you.
Damn it!
You damned demon! Go to hell!
Crying and screaming will do you no good.
Damned demon! Damn you!
You must pay for your crimes.
Lady Testarossa! Are you hurt?
I'm just fine.
I certainly didn't expect all this to happen, though.
You can say that again.
I can't imagine what would have happened if you hadn't been here.
I lack the words to thank you!
There's no need for thanks.
Protecting our member nations
is a precious duty Great Rimuru entrusted to me.
There is no threat that stands a chance against Tempest!
Lord Guy.
What?! What are you saying?
Blanc manifested and even has a name?
You knew this, didn't you?!
Of course.
All according to Great Rimuru's plan.
This means you are among the people who have been used, Guy.
Oh, is that right?
But if she got out of that three-way deadlock,
what happened to the other two?
You mean Ultima and Carrera?
Huh?
Great Rimuru had other jobs in mind for them.
And they were most pleased to—
Wait! Wait just a second!
Are Ultima and Carrera...
Yes. Violet and Jaune.
And the one who named all three of them was...
Great Rimuru, of course.
What the hell is going on?
No ordinary Demon Lord is powerful enough to name a Primordial.
And Primordials don't obey anyone whose talents they don't recognize!
Although I was the one who recruited them.
You're behind this?!
I granted them the honor of serving Great Rimuru,
and yet they were all so rude when they met him for the first time.
I considered killing them then and there.
Noir's a weirdo, so I can see him deciding to serve someone on a whim,
But those three are not stupid.
They realized their folly right away.
but Violet and Jaune? That's not as funny.
As well they should.
Great Rimuru looked utterly divine as he named them. He shone like a god.
And Blanc, the proudest of all the Primordials?
His usual appearance is adorable, but his soul overflows with dignity.
What the heck is this Rimuru guy thinking?
And his intelligence is unrivaled!
Tch. I guess I'll have to talk to him in person.
And his voice! You can just feel the love in every word he—
Okay, then.
I'll go visit Rimuru sometime soon.
Huh?
I would rather you didn't. That will only create more hassles.
This little...
Look, man...
I've heard the rumors about how the lands under his control are thriving.
I just wanna go see for myself.
Get it, Diablo?
Very well, then.
If that is how you feel, then I welcome you to go.
I'm sure Great Rimuru will be delighted.
Okay, then. If you guys will be there, I'll go.
Of course. No matter what may happen here,
Great Rimuru will handle it.
Yeah? Well, give him my regards.
I shall.
Until next time, then.
I suppose I made it through that.
If Guy gets in the way now,
there's no telling how things may change.
Even I would struggle against Guy, after all.
I still need to get much stronger.
Oh, Great Rimuru, what a brilliant play.
You clearly sent me here because you foresaw this turn of events.
Great Rimuru holds everything in the palm of his hand.
We must amass more strength so that we can live up to his expectations.
Great Rimuru...
I'm sure terrible things are happening in Lubelius, as well.
Please allow us to handle things here
and focus on your own battle without reservations.
They're too weak to be Otherworlders.
Did he just sic these guys on me to buy time?
Which would mean avenging Maribel is not his goal?
So what is Granville after?
Why is Leon...
Ah, you've finally arrived, Demon Lord Leon.
You speak as if you know me. Who are you?
I suppose this is the first time we've met in person.
I apologize for making you take the time to come here.
What are you talking about? I came here to—
The children you have shown such partiality to through those merchants
are children I gathered together.
I used the technique I learned from you to summon children
and sell them as merchandise.
You did it so you could have more elementalists, correct?
More strong warriors like Shizue Izawa?
What?
Notice.
You are in danger. The individual named Granville Rozzo
is trying to turn you and Leon against each other through deceit.
Yeah, I know.
Can you guess how many times I failed before summoning the one you wanted?
Those people there are the result.
Notice.
This is obvious incitement.
I know... but...
Hey!
Is that true?!
It certainly is.
We merchants will offer anything as merchandise if there is a demand for it.
I'm not talking to you!
You summoned other kids, not just Shizu-san?
Yes.
Did you do it knowing that kids brought here
through imperfect summoning don't live long?!
That—
I won't let you claim you didn't know that.
Your request was for Otherworlder children under age ten.
I'll bet you wanted to save imperfect summons so you could use them as weapons.
That's why I sensed spirits in Leon's underlings who were outside...
Notice.
This is a trap.
I still have summoning rituals going on around the world at this very moment.
Is... all of that true?
Yes, but I have a reason for—
Shut up!
So you really were the one behind all this?!
Ah... I should've known.
He seemed cold and uncaring at first,
but he's not like that deep down.
When he put Ifrit inside Shizu-san,
when he trained her up strong,
when he left her in the castle...
It was all his way of...
There was something I wanted to find out from him.
I was finally able to fulfill
my final promise to relay Shizu-san's feelings to him.
Leon is not my enemy.
But why did Granville call him here and try to make him fight me?
Notice.
There is insufficient information to discern the objective
of the individual named Granville Rozzo.
In that case...
Are you satisfied?
Nope, not yet.
I relayed Shizu-san's feelings to you, but not my own.
I just hope he plays along.
Why don't you and I "talk things out"?
I see.
Judging from his actions, Rimuru is indeed guiltless.
Granville is the one behind all this.
In which case...
Looks like he got the idea.
It was brave of him to trust me, a man he knows next to nothing about.
Shall we?
He's pretending to fall for Granville's trap.
I'll find out what he's after!
Once I know that, I should be able to outwit Granville!
But... why do I feel like I'm missing something?
Just what is Granville's goal?
Next time, "Death and Loss."
Death and Loss