Rimuru, Covered in Shields; Kagurazaka Yuuki's Misfortune

Why did everyone think it was her scheme?!

Do you all love making things up in your heads that much?!

Seeing Rimuru's calm expression, Mariabell became even more convinced that this was all Demon King Rimuru's conspiracy, designed to "lure the snake from its hole."

"Damn it!"

"I haven't lost yet! That's right! I still have a chance! As long as I take you down, even Demon Lord Milim and that monster will be at my mercy!"

"Kagurazaka Yuuki, get up there!"

"Take down Demon King Rimuru. Don't kill her—beat her badly enough to seriously injure her!"

Mariabell shouted directly at Kagurazaka Yuuki beside her.

Upon hearing Mariabell's order, Kagurazaka Yuuki froze for a moment.

Not only did he have to take down Demon King Rimuru!

He had to control his strength well enough to seriously injure her!!

And he couldn't kill her!!!

Did she hear herself?

Was that something he could even do?!!

He might not even be able to beat her, so how was he supposed to take her down?!

Although Kagurazaka Yuuki felt as if ten thousand alpacas were trampling through his heart, he ultimately charged toward Rimuru.

After all..., he was now nothing more than the controlled leader of the Free Guild.

And Kagurazaka Yuuki was not the only one. Mariabell ordered the other three to charge as well, determined to take down Demon King Rimuru in one go.

Though they were weaker than Kagurazaka Yuuki, they were still powerful individuals who had surpassed A-rank.

As Rimuru watched the four people rushing toward her, a sharp glint flashed through her eyes.

It seemed she had no choice but to act! Just as Rimuru was about to make her move, Shion, standing nearby, took the lead and charged forward with her massive blade.

"Lord Rimuru, leave the