"From now on, you shall be called Zegion."
"And little Bee, your name is Apito."
Zegion and Apito were precisely the two Insect-Type Magic Beasts that Rimuru saved in the original story.
Both possessed extraordinary aptitudes and would become top-tier powerhouses under Rimuru in the future.
Especially Zegion.
It's important to know that in the original storyline, Zegion would later surpass Benimaru, Shion, and others to become a powerful existence.
His magicules at his peak were as high as over 60 million, second only to the Four True Dragons.
In fact, not counting Storm Dragon Veldora, Rin felt that Zegion was Rimuru's top enforcer.
"Thank you, Master, for your grace!!"
Zegion and Apito did not gain any Unique Skill from being named.
Rin wasn't disappointed.
Because he knew very well that Zegion's power was still dormant.
What surprised Rin was that Zegion actually inherited a trace of bloodline power from Rin.
Although it was only a trace, it was the bloodline of the Star King Dragon, of extremely high quality.
[Zegion]
[Race: Insect-Type Magic Beast, Beetle Type]
[Magicules: 30000EP]
[Special Skill: Phantom Spirit Power (Bloodline gift from Master, symbol of loyalty oath)]
[Sibling Bond: Apito]
'Interesting.'
Rin remembered that in the novel, Zegion was physically mutilated while protecting Apito.
Fortunately, Rimuru used a part of his body to fill Zegion's body.
This also became the catalyst for Zegion's growth into a supreme powerhouse later on.
Now, due to Ice Empress's timely appearance, Zegion was not injured.
Rin had originally thought that Zegion's potential would be damaged as a result, but he didn't expect his talent to be so strong.
Of course, the bloodline bestowal also made Zegion extremely loyal to Rin.
He would absolutely obey commands from Rin.
No matter what, as long as it was Rin's will, Zegion would execute it.
[Apito]
[Race: Insect-Type Magic Beast, Queen Wasp Type]
[Magicules: 24000EP]
[Special Skill: Power of the Brood (A bloodline gift from Rin, a symbol of unwavering loyalty)]
[Sibling Bond: Zegion]
"Hmm?"
Rin was a little surprised.
Because not only Zegion, but even Apito, also received a trace of bloodline power from him.
Zegion's bloodline power was called the Power of the Phantom Spirit.
And Apito's was the Power of the Brood.
Phantom Spirit and Brood.
Rin wasn't sure what these two special skills meant.
But he had a premonition.
Once the two fully awakened, they would become two sharp blades in Rin's hands, sweeping away anyone who dared to defy him.
"What is this Sibling Bond?"
Rin performed a deep Appraisal on this term.
And the feedback he received surprised Rin quite a bit.
[Sibling Bond]
[Description: A bond skill. When Zegion and Apito are present, their magicules will resonate, greatly increasing each other's combat power.]
"It can be like this?"
It was Rin's first time encountering a bond skill, and he was a little curious.
"Speaking of which, do Ice Empress and Snow Empress's fusion skills also belong to this type?"
Rin felt that the power of twin martial spirits very likely belonged to bond skills.
A capability where the more associated monsters are present, the greater the increase in their respective strengths.
'In that case...'
'The potential of these two little ones might even surpass that of the Ogre.'
Rin felt that if he had more subordinate slots in the future, he could try to contract them.
Shuna, Shion, Benimaru, Souei
Rin had always carefully managed the subordinate slots on the Cardinal World side, only selecting individuals with the potential to awaken as Demon Lords.
'And the Insect-Type Magic Beasts...'
Rin didn't forget his three subordinate slots.
One must know that the Insect-Type Magic Beasts is a very large group.
They live in the spiritual domain and generally do not enter the material world.
But with Zegion and Apito, Rin had the opportunity to counter-invade the Insectars.
'Forget it, let's wait until they awaken.'
Thinking so much is meaningless.
Moreover, Rin's current lack of magicules doesn't mean he will always lack it.
'And given the Insect-Type Magic Beasts' evolution speed, it will probably take until they reach True Demon Lord status to fully awaken.'
'By that time, I'll probably have more slots than I can use, right?'
"How do you two feel?"
Looking at the Beetle and Bee, whose appearances hadn't changed despite receiving names, Rin gently patted their heads to show affection.
"Thank you, Master!"
"As long as you like it."
Rin was quite fond of these two little ones, it felt like having new pets at home.
"Master, please let us work in the forest."
Apito's voice sounded like a sweet and obedient young girl. "Master will definitely like the honey I brew."
"I will help too."
Zegion's voice was quite magnetic, inspiring trust.
"I will look forward to it."
"That's great!"
Upon receiving Rin's consent, the two little ones immediately danced with joy.
"Work hard, so I can taste the honey you mentioned, Apito, soon."
"Okay, Ice Empress!"
"Hey, hey, don't exploit them."
Rin laughed and bantered with Ice Empress for a while, telling her not to bully the newcomers.
However, Apito didn't feel this was workplace exploitation at all.
She was very grateful to Ice Empress for saving her and her companions, and she also recognized her status as the leader of the Insect-Type Magic Beasts.
Zegion felt the same way.
Thus, under Ice Empress's triumphant expression, the two little ones followed her out of Rin's house to play in the forest.
Soon, time came to the afternoon of the second day after Rin's return.
"Is everyone here?"
Violet: "Now, let the executive meeting begin."
Rin gathered all the executives around him.
Then, with Violet's assistance, Rin used extremely profound spatial magic to rearrange the entire town's layout.
The new town layout was a circle in the middle, with four distinct areas divided at each corner of the circle.
"These four areas are arranged according to spring, summer, autumn, and winter."
"The distribution of the four seasons is fixed."
"But the four areas will rotate clockwise at an interval of once per season, allowing each area to experience the changes of the four seasons."
This power was precisely the manifestation of nature possessed by Snow Empress.
"A circular street surrounding the central area branches out into four main roads, east, south, west, and north."
Various shops will open on both sides of the streets for residents to consume, purchase, and entertain themselves.
In addition, the most important Einzbern Castle was successfully placed by Rin in the central area.
(To be continued.)
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