Cardinal World.
Years passed, and in a flash, ten years had gone by since Rimuru restored life to the Barren Land.
In these ten years, the Demon Country Federation developed greatly, and it has now become the most transcendent great nation in the Cardinal World.
The reason is simple: most of the Demon Country Federation's top executives have awakened and become true Demon Lords.
And the Ten Great Demon Lords system, which had been passed down for a thousand years, has now completely disappeared.
Because of Rimuru, the great role model, all the Demon Lords are seeking a realm beyond the Awakened Demon Lord.
They have now become much more indifferent to fame and fortune.
Because Rimuru advocated for coexistence between humans and demons, the Western Holy Church also changed its doctrine.
In recent years, the relationship between humans and demonkind has improved significantly.
Many conflicts were actually caused by a lack of communication.
With the Demon Country Federation as a stage, exchanges between humans and demonkind have increased.
Humans and demonkind have also begun to understand each other, and many unions between humans and demonkind have even appeared.
The birth of the first batch of half-demons further reduced the barriers between humans and demonkind.
It is precisely for this reason that the Demon Country Federation has become increasingly popular, becoming a holy land for both humans and demons.
Nine years ago.
Rimuru and Shizue, along with Chloe, Alice, and Kenya, successfully found the Fairy Village.
With the help of Fairy Queen Ramiris, they successfully helped the five resolve their life-and-death crisis.
The few also joined the Demon Country Federation, officially becoming members of the Federation.
In the same year.
With Rimuru's help, Fairy Queen Ramiris successfully broke the "Degeneration" curse and no longer needed to periodically transform into a young fairy.
The following year, Fairy Queen Ramiris opened her labyrinth entrance in the Central Capital, officially settling in the Demon Country Federation and becoming a member of the Demon Country Federation.
With Ramiris's help, Rimuru successfully built a one-hundred-floor Underground City in the Demon Country Federation.
The Central Capital of the Demon Country Federation also officially became the World-renowned "Labyrinth City."
With the grand opening festival held three years ago, the Labyrinth City has become the most dazzling calling card of the Demon Country Federation.
One important ability of Ramiris's skill is to allow creatures within the labyrinth to revive after death, with their souls remaining intact.
This is like monster refreshing, laying the foundation for the "Underground City."
And it was precisely this ability of Ramiris that gave Rimuru infinite inspiration, allowing Rimuru to fully understand the key to the immortality of the soul.
One year ago.
The Soul Stone was officially successfully conceived within Rimuru's inner Universe.
The law of infinity was completely perfected, and the cosmic heart underwent another great evolution.
From then on, Rimuru's inner Universe began to approach perfection, and the only missing law of annihilation also began to derive on its own.
According to Ciel's calculations, the law of annihilation will automatically be perfected in another ten billion years within the inner Universe.
And at that time, the cosmic heart will also be completely conceived.
At that time, Ciel, who successfully merges with the cosmic heart, will evolve into the most primitive "Cosmic Consciousness."
And Rimuru, the host, will also surpass the Five Great Gods of the Marvel Universe, becoming a great existence that will not perish even if the Universe is destroyed.
Even the Living Tribunal will no longer have the right to pass judgment on Rimuru.
Half a year ago.
Demon Lord Leon Cromwell, somehow having received news, arrived at the Demon Country Federation and officially reunited with Chloe, who had grown into a young girl.
Leon Cromwell's centuries-long search for his sister came to an end!
What made Cromwell extremely displeased was that Chloe's affection for Rimuru seemed to exceed that for him, her older brother.
This made Cromwell feel a strange color on his head, but he could do nothing!
What was comforting was that the misunderstanding between Shizue and Cromwell was completely resolved, and Shizue completely bid farewell to the past and set sail anew.
Now.
A gentle breeze rustled, and the lush green grass swayed continuously with the breeze, like green waves, extraordinarily beautiful and captivating.
Rimuru lay on the lawn, quietly watching all this, seemingly drawn by the tranquil and peaceful scene before her.
However, if anyone truly knew what Rimuru was doing at this moment, they would surely be startled.
At this time, Rimuru's spirit had long broken through the limits of life, transforming into something similar to Eternity among the Five Great Gods of the Marvel Universe, merging with the entire Cardinal World itself.
The moment the law of infinity was conceived, Rimuru transcended the limitations of the Cardinal World's laws, no longer confined to the evolutionary path of transforming into a spiritual life form.
After her soul became clear and enlightened, her predictions for the future also became increasingly accurate.
She had already foreseen that a mission, one that only she, and only she, could complete, was calling her.
A mission is a crisis, a responsibility, but also an opportunity.
She could not escape, nor could she escape!
Just then, a sharp glint flashed in Rimuru's beautiful eyes.
"Have they arrived?"
"It seems they are a bit lost!"
With a thought, Rimuru immediately extended her consciousness to the ends of heaven and Earth, the boundless void, to guide the existence that had crossed realms.
However, Rimuru could feel the resistance of this World.
It was as if it was avoiding a catastrophe!
"So that's how it is!"
Rimuru couldn't help but turn her head and look towards the Central Capital at the foot of the mountain.
She had almost watched this city "grow up" with her own eyes.
From a once stumbling "infant" to its current "graceful and upright" state, she absolutely could not bring disaster here.
Let's say goodbye here!
However, just then, Rimuru felt a violent spatial fluctuation.
Soon, a large number of people moved through spatial displacement to her back.
Who else could they be but the executives of the Demon Country Federation?
Benimaru gripped his sword hilt, "Rimuru-sama, if you are leaving, please be sure to take me with you!"
Shion smiled, "I am Rimuru-sama's chief secretary. As a secretary, there's no reason not to follow the boss, right!"
Milim pounded Rimuru's chest with her small fist, extremely displeased, "Bestie, you're not being fair. You're going to leave me behind for something fun, that's really not fair!"
Shizue, "You promised, didn't you? To take me back to Earth to see it."
Hearing everyone speak one after another, Rimuru was filled with emotion and didn't know how to respond.
"I'm not going to play this time. A premonition tells me it will be very, very dangerous. Even I can't guarantee your safety. So…"
Shion interrupted, "Then all the more reason to take us with you. Isn't that what a secretary is for?"
Seeing Shion carrying a great katana on her back, Rimuru couldn't help but feel speechless. Did she misunderstand the word "secretary"?
Hakurou chuckled, "Not being able to contribute when My Lord needs it. That is not what a vassal should do!"
Milim's beautiful eyes sparkled, and she patted her small chest, "Bestie, you can't underestimate us. Our resolve is very, very high!"
Ramiris: "Rimuru, don't underestimate our power. When you built the labyrinth, didn't you also complete it with our help?"
"Exactly! Exactly!"
Hearing everyone's words, Rimuru felt a surge of emotion.
People are emotional. To have such lovely friends and besties willing to help her despite the danger, what more could she ask for?
Rimuru smiled, "Alright. However, the Demon Country Federation cannot be without experts to guard it, after all, this is our home, isn't it?"
"Let him stay!"
All the demonkind pointed at others, making Rimuru unable to help but laugh.
Rimuru's face straightened, "Chloe, Alice, the five of you must stay."
Hearing Rimuru's words, the few immediately became dissatisfied.
Why could everyone else go, but they had to stay?
As Otherworlders, even in the Demon Country Federation, which was full of experts, they were considered skilled.
Rimuru: "You are too young; you must stay."
Kenya protested, "Nonsense, I'm eighteen, I'm not a child anymore!"
Before Rimuru could speak, others quickly offered their assistance and quickly suppressed the few children.
Since Chloe was forced to stay, Leon Cromwell, that doting brother, naturally chose to stay.
Rimuru smiled, "Those who must stay have stayed, so the rest will draw lots!"
Draw lots?
Hearing this plan, everyone became nervous but also chose to accept it.
After all, there was no better plan.
If Rimuru were to name people, those named would also choose to stay, but they would certainly be filled with endless regret.
Soon, the results of the drawing were out.
"Damn it!"
Benimaru, Souei, William, and Rigurdo, who had bad luck, were all overwhelmed by endless unwillingness.
But this was the result of drawing lots, and they couldn't deny it.
Rimuru looked at the familiar faces and smiled, "Since that's the case, then let's go!"
With a wave of her hand, Rimuru immediately brought those who had decided to follow her into her inner Universe.
"Rimuru-sama, I wish you good fortune in battle!"
"Rimuru-sama, this is your home, you must come back!"
"Don't worry, I will bring everyone back, not a single one missing!"
Rimuru took a step and instantly disappeared beyond the horizon.