Sigh~~, it wasn't my fault!
Just as everyone had more or less exchanged all their information and was preparing to leave the meeting hall and get some proper rest,
a commotion suddenly broke out in the corridor outside.
Two voices suddenly carried inside.
"P-please wait! Lord Rimuru and Lord Morax are holding an important meeting inside!"
"Oh? You noticed my intrusion? You're quite capable! You said Li is inside too, didn't you? Since I rarely come by, I should go in and say hello!"
A familiar voice reached everyone's ears.
Judging from that arrogant, rude attitude, there was no doubt about the visitor's identity. It was Guy Crimson, known as the Oldest Demon King.
Everyone was caught completely off guard by Guy's sudden visit.
Even Rimuru hurriedly rose to her feet, preparing to welcome the unexpectedly arrived Oldest Demon King, Guy.
Although King of Wisdom had already told her there was no need to fear Guy, that he bore no hostility, and that Mo Li was here,
after hearing Mo Li explain Guy's past as a Mediator, Rimuru still held a great deal of respect for him.
Moreover, for some reason, she vaguely realized that she or the Demon Country Federation might bring quite a lot of trouble to Guy, this world's Mediator.
But before Rimuru could do anything, Diablo strode toward the door with an unhappy expression.
Likewise, Ultima, who had been listening in beside Mo Li, wore an extremely unpleasant expression.
When she saw Diablo step forward, her eyes were even filled with approval.
And when Guy saw Diablo coming to greet him, he immediately greeted his old friend.
"Morning."
"Get lost!"
Without even acknowledging or showing concern for Guy's title as the Oldest Demon King, Diablo slammed the door shut.
That motion, that expression—he could not have