087, Farewell, Olyric

Ruksinth was deeply aggrieved.

Even though she knew Rimuru was right, and his current status was worth more than The Truth Society's Holy Son, she simply could not help feeling aggrieved.

So, she sent Rimuru off with her lips pouted, then called her brother back with a single message.

"Scumbag. What a scumbag!"

"Huh?" Oakes had just returned from R'lyeh and had not even warmed his seat before hearing that. He was instantly speechless.

"What news did that Tyrant bastard stir up this time to make you so angry?"

He raised an eyebrow, keenly noticing something off in his sister's tone and expression. His eyes immediately lit up. "See? I told you that Holy Son guy wasn't reliable. Using him is fine, but if you actually give him your heart..."

"Brother, how about I give you a mission?" Ruksinth suddenly cut him off.

Oakes froze slightly. "What?"

Ruksinth turned toward him and said in a tone that brooked no refusal, "Go to New York and follow Brent's orders."

"..." Oakes went numb.

No, weren't you just cursing him a moment ago?!!

When Rimuru returned, it felt much better than the first time. After all, he was mentally prepared now. Even so, he still felt utterly exhausted in both body and mind and only wanted to hurry back and sleep.

Although Rimuru could slowly recover his stamina and eliminate fatigue without sleeping, sleep was still the most effective method.

After all, New York and Switzerland were separated by a third of the globe...

Before sleeping, however, Rimuru thought it over and chose to contact Lilith first to discuss Black Cat Desi. He did intend to borrow Lilith's strength first, but now that Lilith's Hidden Alliance had reached an agreement with the Night Watch, one small move could affect the whole