Making the Rules

Soon, it was evening.

The celebration began, countless torches were lit, and the Goblin village was instantly illuminated by the flames.

Several Goblins carried all the food to simple wooden tables.

Seeing this scene, Rimuru couldn't help but join in.

Looking at the lively scene before him, a smile appeared on Mo Li's lips.

In his past life, Mo Li had never experienced anything like this.

Just then, Rimuru ran to Mo Li's feet and nudged him with its body.

"Li, stop spacing out and come celebrate with us."

Rimuru said to Mo Li with a happy expression.

Looking at Rimuru's happy face, Mo Li couldn't help but smile too.

"Okay, let's celebrate together."

With that, Mo Li also joined the celebration.

Mo Li went to a table and started eating.

At this moment, Rimuru came next to Mo Li.

"Li, they've all changed so much."

Rimuru said to Mo Li with emotion.

"Haven't they? The changes are indeed significant."

Mo Li agreed.

The entire Goblin tribe had changed drastically; their bodies had become very robust.

Their physiques were no longer short and ugly like Mo Li remembered. All the Goblins' bodies closely resembled humans. Most of the male Goblins had physiques like bodybuilders, similar to Rigurd. A smaller portion hadn't changed much in size, like Gobta and others. Additionally, some had just finished hunting monsters and hadn't cleaned up, their bodies stained with monster blood, making them look like seasoned warriors from Mo Li's memory. As for the female Goblins... for some unknown reason, most of them had developed very curvaceous figures. Apart from some monster-like features and their skin color, the difference between them and humans was not that significant.

The Direwolves' appearances had also changed considerably, though not as much as the Goblins. Their bodies had expanded by nearly double, becoming taller and more imposing. Their teeth and claws had become sharper, but they did not have a spike-like horn like Ran-ga.

It seemed Ran-ga was indeed special.

Just looking at the Goblins' appearances, Mo Li suddenly realized something extremely important: they didn't even know how to make clothes.

Most of the male Goblins only used animal hides to cover certain parts of their bodies. The male Goblins were doing okay, but the problem was with the female Goblins. Due to their evolution, their figures were now very curvaceous, and they couldn't wear their old clothes. So now, they could only use some cloth to cover their vital areas.

For any nation, the most important thing is to address the clothing, food, housing, and transportation needs of its citizens.

Currently, Mo Li and Rimuru had not managed to solve any of these four aspects.

No clothes, food couldn't be preserved, even their homes were dilapidated houses on the verge of collapse, and as for transportation, there wasn't even a road here.

The more Mo Li thought about it, the more his head ached. They still had many problems.

Rimuru, seeing Mo Li's expression, asked with some concern, "Li, what's wrong?"

Hearing Rimuru's voice, Mo Li snapped back to reality.

Looking at Rimuru's worried face, Mo Li said, "It's nothing, I just realized we still have quite a few problems."

Mo Li sighed.

"Problems? What problems?"

Rimuru was attracted by the word "problems" and quickly asked Mo Li.

Then, Mo Li told Rimuru all his worries and concerns.

Rimuru was also overwhelmed after hearing this.

"I hadn't thought that far ahead."

Rimuru realized then that becoming a lord was not as easy as imagined.

Seeing Rimuru's dejected expression, Mo Li realized it wasn't the time to discuss this.

"Alright, we'll talk about these problems later. For now, let's enjoy the celebration."

Mo Li said, stroking Rimuru.

Then, Mo Li hugged Rimuru and began to enjoy the first celebration since arriving in this world.

The celebration, hosted by Rigurd, lasted until deep into the night.

The next morning.

Mo Li woke Rimuru up.

"Alright, stop sleeping. Don't forget what we agreed on yesterday."

Mo Li said, shaking Rimuru.

Rimuru was woken from its sleep.

Mo Li complained as he looked at him.

"Can't you let me sleep a little longer?"

Looking at Rimuru's sleepy, big slime eyes, he couldn't help but tease.

"If you don't get up soon, it won't be morning anymore, the sun will be on your butt. Alright, we have a lot to do today. No more sleeping in. You get up first, and I'll gather all the monsters."

"Got it, A-Li."

Rimuru said groggily.

After that, Mo Li walked out of the house and gathered all the monsters.

Then he waited by a large tree for Rimuru to arrive.

"Lord Morax, do you have something you need us for?"

At this moment, a goblin asked.

"You'll know when Rimuru gets here."

Mo Li did not explain the reason to them.

Just then, Rimuru finally jumped out of the wooden house.

At this moment, Mo Li walked up to Rimuru and said.

"Alright, you're the only one left. Hurry up."

Then Mo Li picked Rimuru up and placed him on a tree stump.

"Alright, Rimuru, it's your turn to perform. Didn't you say yesterday that you had something important to tell them?"

Mo Li reminded him.

"Right, right, right."

Rimuru only then reacted.

"Are all the monsters here?"

Rimuru said, looking at all the monsters.

"All the goblins are here."

At this moment, Rigurd stood up and said.

"The Direwolf Tribe is also all here."

Seeing Rigurd stand up, Ran-ga followed closely and said.

"Good, since that's the case, I'll begin."

Rimuru said with a satisfied expression.

"I've called everyone here to establish some rules."

"There are three rules:

First, no harming humans;

Second, no infighting that affects unity;

Third, no bullying monsters weaker than yourselves, meaning no looking down on other races.

Did you all hear that?"

Listening to Rimuru's words, Mo Li realized that Rimuru's thinking hadn't changed. He was still thinking from the perspective of his past life as a human, which would lead to great losses!

"Lord Rimuru, why the first rule?"

At this moment, a goblin stood up. It was none other than Gobta.

"The reason is simple: I like humans very much. Do you understand?"

Rimuru answered Gobta with a serious expression.

"Understood, Lord Rimuru."

After glancing at Rimuru, Mo Li knew he had to remind him. The last two rules were fine, but the first one was clearly problematic.

"No harming humans, but what if humans harm them?"