019, I May Take a Day Off Next Week-Ah, This Isn't the One...

"Then let's get acquainted again, Rin." Faced with Rin's questioning, Rimuru pondered for a moment before finally deciding to come clean. "Hiding and running away won't solve anything in the end."

"Mhm—" Hearing that, Rin sat up straighter and habitually lifted the black tea before her for a gentle sip. For some reason, she vaguely felt nervous.

Archer's True Name had to belong to some incredible figure, right?

At some point, that thought had already taken root and sprouted in her heart.

Watching this, Animusphere smiled helplessly and turned to examine the Tohsaka Family's décor. Even if Rimuru did not expose his identity, he would not be able to conceal it for long. The gap between the two Holy Grail Wars was simply too short. Not only could surviving participants recognize him, but he was also a famous Lord of the Clock Tower.

Did you really think nobody knew who you were?

"Phew..." Rimuru sighed and quietly said, "Rimuru. My name is Rimuru Tempest."

"...Rimuru?" Rimuru's voice had been so soft that Rin nearly missed it. After reflexively repeating the name, she immediately began searching her memories for some famous historical figure named Rimuru—until she heard the surname that followed—

Rimuru... Tempest... Tempest... That sounds so familiar...

Suddenly, it was as though lightning had struck her. Her entire body froze. Her pupils contracted slightly, and the tea she had been about to set down stopped in midair for a moment—the cup slowly fell to the floor with a crisp sound.

Crash—

Rin's daze lasted only a moment before she abruptly sprang to her feet. She stared at Rimuru, her body trembling slightly with agitation. Seeing that, Rimuru sighed. "I knew it..."

She was not excited because Rimuru was the current Lord of the Clock Tower. Rimuru knew very well that