Curious Onlookers; Luminas's Question

Leon, too, was extremely reluctant to part with Chloe, but under Chloe's stern refusal, he could only warn Rimuru to take good care of her before preparing to leave this place of sorrow.

At that moment, Luminas, who should have left with them, instead walked toward Mo Li.

Looking at Mo Li before her, Luminas took a deep breath and spoke with utmost seriousness.

"Morax, if possible, I would like to speak with you alone. Would that be all right?!"

Seeing this, Guy, Leon, and the others who had yet to leave involuntarily stopped in their tracks.

After all, listening to gossip and watching excitement were instincts shared by every race. No matter how powerful someone was, they would still be intrigued by something interesting.

Not to mention that this involved two Demon Lords, one of whom was Mo Li, bearer of the titles "War God" and "Geo Archon."

Not only Guy and Leon—even Rimuru froze for a moment upon hearing Luminas say that she wanted to speak with Mo Li personally. Then a trace of vigilance flashed through her eyes.

Veldora, the self-proclaimed "master of emotions," was brimming with excitement, practically shouting in his heart.

It's happening! It's happening! Luminas is making her move!

As Luminas's longtime rival, Ultima looked upon the scene with utter disgust.

What was Luminas trying to do to Lord Morax?!

She definitely had ill intentions toward him.

In short, Luminas's words had piqued everyone's interest.

Seated where he was, Mo Li looked at Luminas's determined expression, as well as the unease and confusion she could not conceal in her eyes, and sighed helplessly.

Mo Li knew that there was a high chance Luminas had guessed that he was connected to "Li," or she would not have stopped him.

Whenever Mo Li went out into