Arrangements and Home

Rimuru picked up the vegetable soup and began to drink. Because Mo Li had prepared it for her, Rimuru drank it exceptionally slowly this time. Although she currently lacked a sense of taste, it did not stop her from savoring the soup. In Rimuru's heart right now, nothing in the world was more important than this bowl of soup. As for the arrangements for the Goblins and the Direwolf Tribe that Ari had mentioned, she had long since cast them to the back of her mind.

Watching Rimuru savor the soup, Mo Li felt both amused and heartbroken. He was amused by the way she drank, but his heart ached wondering what her past life had been like for her to cherish a simple bowl of vegetable soup so dearly.

"Alright, drink up. Isn't there another bowl? I knew you wouldn't have enough, so I prepared two for you."

Mo Li said with a gentle expression.

"Ari, what about you? If I drink these, what will you have?"

Rimuru asked, puzzled.

"I've already eaten. Both bowls are for you. You don't have to be so cautious; just drink up."

Mo Li said with a smile.

"Then I won't be polite."

Rimuru shouted, and without savoring it further, she downed the first bowl of soup in one go. Afterward, she picked up the second bowl and began to drink.

Watching Rimuru gulp down the soup, Mo Li thought she was incredibly cute. In truth, Mo Li had lied; he had only prepared these two bowls. But seeing Rimuru like this, he felt it was worth it. At his level, eating was no longer a necessity anyway. Since Rimuru liked it, he would let her drink her fill.

After finishing, Rimuru used her Slime body to manifest a human-like arm to wipe the soup that had splattered onto her.

"Alright, now that you're done, it's time to get down to business."

Mo Li spoke up as he saw Rimuru finish.

Rimuru looked confused.

"What business?"

Seeing the question marks all over Rimuru's face, Mo Li helplessly covered his head. He couldn't help but wonder inwardly: is this really one of the three kings of the other world? Why does she look so dim-witted?

"You didn't forget, did you? Last night we subjugated the Goblins and the Direwolf Tribe. You fell asleep because you were too tired, and now they are all waiting for your orders."

Mo Li explained to the bewildered Rimuru.

"Oh."

Only then did Rimuru remember.

"Sigh, I really worry about your future subjects. Having such an unreliable leader."

Mo Li's tone was somewhat sarcastic.

Hearing Mo Li's words, Rimuru only offered an awkward smile.

"Haha, I just forgot because I was too busy, didn't I?"

Rimuru defended herself.

"You were too busy."

Mo Li's gaze turned strange.

"You, besides eating and sleeping, the only thing you did last night was spit out some spider silk—oh, and you swallowed the corpse of the Wolf King. I'm curious, what exactly were you busy with?"

Mo Li didn't give her any face and tore down her excuse.

Hearing what Mo Li said, Rimuru didn't feel embarrassed in the slightest.

"At the very least, I cheered for you, Ari!"

Rimuru said with a proud expression.

"You..."

Seeing that Mo Li still wanted to roast her, Rimuru hurriedly interrupted.

"Ari, stop talking. Didn't you say we still need to make arrangements for the Goblins and the Direwolf Tribe? Let's go quickly, don't keep them waiting."

With that, Rimuru scrambled out of the wooden hut.

Watching Rimuru flee in a panic, Mo Li couldn't help but feel a headache coming on.

"When will this one ever grow up? Forget it, I'll just train her slowly. At worst, I'll be the one to pick up the slack."

Mo Li said the last sentence with a solemn tone.

Afterward, Mo Li walked out of the hut just like Rimuru.

Outside, Mo Li saw Rimuru standing in front of all the Goblins and Direwolves, seemingly waiting for something.

Seeing Mo Li, Rimuru shouted loudly.

"Ari, over here! You're the last one."

Mo Li walked over after hearing her.

Seeing Mo Li approach, Rimuru stopped wasting time. She jumped onto a seat the Goblins had made out of animal skins.

Looking at the Goblins and Direwolves below, to be honest, although they were called tribes, the number of Goblins was truly small. Even counting the old, weak, sick, and disabled, there were fewer than a hundred. The Direwolf Tribe was slightly larger, totaling around a hundred, but not much more than the Goblins.

Rimuru cleared the throat she had manifested from Slime fluid and prepared to speak.

"Since you Goblins and Direwolves have submitted to me and Mo Li, I will now make some arrangements and set some rules. I will have you pair up into groups. However, because the number of Direwolves is clearly higher than the Goblins, the extra Direwolves will be used to guard the village gates and patrol the perimeter to observe the surroundings. In other words, you will live and work in teams from now on."

Rimuru gestured with her hands as she spoke.

Just then, a Goblin raised his hand.

"Alright, does this Goblin have a question?"

Seeing someone raise their hand, Lord Rimuru hurriedly asked.

"Um, Lord Rimuru, I would like to ask what exactly 'forming a team' means?"

Hearing what he said, three black lines appeared on Lord Rimuru's forehead.

Following that, Lord Rimuru looked at the other Goblins and Direwolves and couldn't help but ask.

"Do none of you know?"

All the Goblins and Direwolves shook their heads in unison.

Lord Rimuru couldn't help but cover his head, saying helplessly.

"I knew they lacked common sense, but I didn't expect them to be ignorant to this extent."

"Alright, stop complaining and hurry up and explain it to them."

Mo Li reminded Lord Rimuru.

"Grouping means one Goblin and one Direwolf form a pair. Two monsters make one team."

"Also, the male Goblins and male Direwolves will team up to be responsible for hunting monsters and protecting the safety of the village. As for the female Goblins and female Direwolves, they will be responsible for gathering fruits and medicinal herbs, as well as clearing out the village's trash to ensure the village's hygiene and medicinal supply. Do you all understand?"

Lord Rimuru explained patiently to them.

"Understood."

As soon as he finished speaking, all the Goblins and Direwolves said in unison.

"Then you may begin forming your teams."

Lord Rimuru then said with a wave of his hand.

All the Goblins and Direwolves began searching for their partners. Watching them scramble about in a flurry, Lord Rimuru felt a sense of home for the first time.

Seeing Lord Rimuru's complex expression, Mo Li gently pulled him into his arms and said softly.

"You won't be alone anymore. I will build a home that belongs to us together with you. I won't let you be lonely ever again. From now on, I am your family."