Rimuru stood before everyone. Seeing that they had all unconsciously turned their gazes toward Ze'Chion, she said nothing.
After all, it really was eye-catching!
"Alright. It's time to begin. Is everyone ready?"
Rimuru spoke to them seriously.
At Rimuru's reminder, everyone came back to their senses. They exchanged glances, then nodded in unison.
Seeing the determination written across their faces, Rimuru nodded in satisfaction.
Ciel, begin.
Let them obtain true power.
Rimuru closed her eyes and spoke in her heart.
As you command.
A mechanical yet ethereal voice echoed within Rimuru's heart.
As that ethereal female voice fell silent, Rimuru felt a strange sensation rise within her heart.
In an instant, her consciousness returned to her mental realm. As a heaven-like sensation filled her soul, exhaustion swiftly spread throughout Rimuru's body.
Rimuru slowly fell asleep within her mental realm.
Watching Rimuru fall into slumber, a trace of tenderness flashed through Ciel's crimson eyes before it was covered by endless calm indifference.
Commencing execution of the command.
Those still outside watched Rimuru close her eyes as though preparing something, and they could not help but grow tense.
At this moment that drew everyone's attention, even someone as experienced as Benimaru could not help feeling nervous.
After all, this was a transformation one might never encounter in an entire lifetime!
Of course, concern outweighed everything else.
They were worried about Rimuru!
Thinking of this, Benimaru subconsciously turned his gaze toward the brown figure standing beside Rimuru.
Seeing that revered and respected person remain as calm and composed as ever, Benimaru's anxious heart finally settled.
Benimaru turned his gaze back to Rimuru. The familiar aura around her was gradually fading, replaced by an unfamiliar presence that nonetheless carried a faint trace of familiarity.
Benimaru unconsciously furrowed his brow.
This was...
Benimaru was not