132, Aftermath

Rimuru had considered killing the other party, taking on their appearance, and infiltrating Divine Radiance Industries, but after thinking it over, he decided against it.

After all, he had no real grudge against Divine Radiance Industries. It was better not to expose his ability to seize another person's social status through devouring them at will. Without the Light Chasers' position to justify it, going deep into Divine Radiance Industries would serve no purpose beyond increasing his own risks.

"Cough, cough cough... urgh—" Just then, Lina, who had ended her Words of Power domain, suddenly coughed painfully several times. She bent over and spat out a mouthful of scarlet blood.

Lina's ability might have looked impressive earlier. Her single command of "Kneel" had displayed her dominance to the fullest. But now that the cost had come due, her pale face and the miserable sight of her collapsing onto all fours with a bang told Rimuru just how lethal that ability really was.

"Words of Power User!" Rimuru hurried over. Fighting together really could rapidly bring two people closer. At least, when Rimuru saw her like this, genuine concern and sympathy rose within him.

Holy light sang in a clear, resounding chorus as it gathered around Lina. Lina lifted her eyes in surprise and glanced at Rimuru.

He... could use healing magic too? Amazing.

He could fight, protected his own, could kill enemies above his rank, and even knew healing magic! He was practically the ideal all-purpose captain she had always imagined.

"Um... do you need me to take over?"

As Rimuru carefully cast healing magic, Ling Ling and the others arrived as well. At the same time as a soft voice spoke up, the healing magic in Rimuru's hands suddenly seemed to get pumped full of steroids. With a hum, the