In the Demon Country Federation, time was completely frozen.
Those within the affected area had their thoughts frozen, unaware of what was happening to them; those outside could not perceive, unable to know what was happening to others.
At this moment, the only ones who knew the truth of the matter were probably Ciel, Rimuru, and Demon Lord Luminas, who were currently treating Hero Chronoa.
Chronoa was actually composed of Hinata's soul after time travel + the King of Wisdom Chronoa.
To put it simply, the King of Wisdom was somewhat like a second personality or an AI.
The reason she was sealed actually goes back to the origin of Chronoa's birth.
Chronoa's body was actually that of the little loli Chloe.
In the previous cycle, Chloe was severely injured and on the verge of Death due to Kagurazaka Yuuki's machinations.
Sakaguchi Hinata also died unexpectedly while protecting Chloe.
Under these extremely unfavorable circumstances, Chloe awakened her time-traveling ability and, bringing Hinata's soul with her, traveled back 300 years.
And this was the beginning of all reincarnation!
Chloe and Hinata, who had returned to the past, shared one body and slowly grew up as time passed.
To facilitate their actions, Chloe and Hinata took on a new name together: Chronoa.
Three hundred years ago, the Storm Dragon rampaged.
Hinata controlled Chloe's body to defeat the Storm Dragon and seal it.
Not long after defeating the Storm Dragon, the future Kagurazaka Yuuki initiated a ritual to summon people from another World.
The soul of the little loli Chloe was summoned to the future, but unfortunately, because her soul was summoned, little loli Chloe suffered from amnesia.
From then on, this body was controlled by Sakaguchi Hinata.
Hinata, under the alias Chronoa, defeated Demon Lord Leon, saved Shizue, and gave the anti-magic mask to Shizue.
However, due to using the name Chronoa for a long time, this body gave birth to a second personality, and this personality possessed extremely strong destructive power.
Hinata's soul was completely unable to suppress the rampaging second personality, so Hinata sought help from Luminas.
But Luminas also didn't have a good solution and could only choose to seal Chronoa in the end.
One was sealed, and one suffered from amnesia, so Chloe and Hinata's time-traveling journey always ended with the same outcome, only to start a new cycle of reincarnation.
This formed an almost endless Death loop!
Chronoa's condition was very difficult to treat because it was a stubborn ailment of the soul.
But it was also simple: as long as Hinata's soul strength could be made stronger than the destructive personality Chronoa, it would suffice.
In this process, either strengthening Hinata or weakening Chronoa could achieve the goal.
For Rimuru, of course, the choice was to weaken and purify the soul of the destructive personality Chronoa.
In terms of soul, Rimuru's attainments were not low.
Among Kamar-Taj's magic, there was magic that could instantly knock a person's soul out of their body.
Not to mention, Rimuru also possessed the Mind Stone, the Art of Soul Return, and the laws of the Death Goddess.
The only difficulty was that, in order to suppress Chronoa, the destructive personality, Hinata's soul had become almost inseparable from the second personality.
However, for the King of Wisdom Ciel, it was not that difficult.
Because Ciel, strictly speaking, was also a King of Wisdom.
However, she was a King of Wisdom formed on the basis of primordial runes, and her level was much higher than Chronoa's.
Ciel used the Mind Stone to stabilize Hinata's soul, and used the law of Death as a blade, like a Mystic Eyes of Death Perception, directly killing the destructive nature of the King of Wisdom Chronoa from its root.
Three minutes later.
The operation was complete, and Rimuru successfully retreated, directly putting away the Mind Stone.
Seeing Rimuru, whose hair color had returned to gold, Demon Lord Luminas was dumbfounded; she weakly asked, "Has it already begun?"
Rimuru smiled, 'Do women in love really have their IQ drop so drastically!'
Rimuru: "It's already over!"
Huh?
Luminas's eyes turned into dots; it's already over?
What kind of joke is this?
She had put in so much effort to save her beloved, and she was still helpless.
Rimuru cured Chronoa in just a few minutes?
What kind of joke is this?!
Seeing Luminas's confused look, Rimuru said no more and immediately slapped Chronoa's body.
The next second, two souls, radiating infinite spiritual light and intertwined, appeared before them.
At this moment, where was there any trace of malice in the King of Wisdom Chronoa?
The soul of the King of Wisdom Chronoa, in terms of appearance, resembled Chloe more.
After the malice was eliminated, she looked exceptionally gentle and ladylike.
At this moment, she looked at Hinata, constantly apologizing.
Only after regaining consciousness did she realize how much trouble she had brought upon Hinata.
Strictly speaking, Hinata was like her older sister, protecting her ever since the past.
Hinata did not criticize Chronoa for her apology.
Strictly speaking, the birth of the King of Wisdom Chronoa was inseparable from her extremely strong personality.
She was also one of the fundamental reasons for Chronoa's birth!
After receiving Hinata's forgiveness, Chronoa wept with joy, "Hinata, thank you, thank you!"
Chronoa looked at Rimuru, her face filled with ease, "Teacher Rimuru, it's so good to see you well. Although I don't know why you suddenly became so powerful, it's truly wonderful that you are safe and sound!"
Hearing Chronoa's voice, Rimuru smiled slightly.
She had taken on the name Rimuru, and naturally, she had also taken on Rimuru's destiny and karma.
"Chronoa, thank you for your tireless efforts over 2000 years. Because of your efforts, my destiny and Shizue's destiny have been changed!"
Chronoa wept with joy; that endless journey was truly despairing.
Now seeing that everything had a happy ending, she was truly happy!
"This is wonderful, truly wonderful! I have no regrets!"
Rimuru: "Chronoa, after helping you purify the destruction, your soul strength is very weak. If you trust me, I can help you start a new life!"
Rimuru had already thought of the method; as long as she nurtured it for a period of time, Chronoa's soul trauma could be completely healed.
At that time, if they found a pregnant woman who was not too far along, Chronoa could be reborn and come into the World again.
Hearing Rimuru's words, Hinata's beautiful eyes lit up, and she agreed, "This is a good idea, Little Ai, you can also be reincarnated!"
Not to mention others, even Demon Lord Luminas felt it was a good idea.
But Chronoa shook her head, "Sister Hinata, I am Chronoa, Hero Chronoa. Chronoa, who was born for my sister and Chloe. If I leave, will I still be me?"
Hinata became anxious, "Little Ai, at this time, you just need to trust your Teacher Rimuru. You will always be you!"
Chronoa smiled and shook her head, "But I don't want to be separated from Sister Hinata. We haven't been separated for so long, have we?"
As Chronoa spoke, her body transformed into pure soul power, and then completely merged into Hinata's soul body.
In an instant, Hinata's soul flickered with colorful, radiant spirit particles.
Rimuru quietly watched all of this, silent for a long time.
Honestly, Chronoa's choice made her somewhat unable to understand.
Soon after, Rimuru placed Hinata's soul back into her body.
A few seconds later, Hinata controlled Chloe's body and opened her beautiful eyes.
Rimuru: "Should I call you Hinata now, or should I call you Chloe?"
"Hinata faded away when she died, and Chloe is still a child now. I used to call myself Chronoa, and I will be Chronoa from now on!"
Rimuru extended a hand, "Then, Chronoa, welcome back. Let's bring this long cycle to an end together!"
Chronoa looked at Rimuru's outstretched hand, filled with emotion, and firmly clasped Rimuru's hand.
"You're right, it's also time to give this cycle a true grand finale."
"And me, and me, Rimuru, I warn you, Little Chloe is mine!"
Luminas forcefully declared her ownership.
Chronoa's cheeks flushed, overcome with shyness.
And Rimuru smiled!
Rimuru unconsciously pinched Luminas's delicate nose and said, "You stingy one, don't worry, I won't fight you for her!"
Luminas bristled; who was she?
To be ambushed and have her nose pinched, she deserved a beating!
Seeing Luminas's wildcat-like appearance, Rimuru couldn't help but smile.
She really preferred happy endings!
Looking at the frozen time around her, Rimuru felt even more at ease.
Alright, it's time to bring this great battle to an end!