Afterward, Rimuru had Rigurd, the head steward, read aloud Benimaru's achievements in this war.
Upon hearing Rigurd recount Benimaru's accomplishments, the surrounding monsters all voiced their praise.
After all, Benimaru, the General Commander of the Demon Country Federation, had no shortage of admirers within the Federation.
Benimaru's heroic reputation had even spread to the surrounding nations.
The most representative example was the Beast Kingdom.
After all, Alvis, one of the Beast Kingdom's Three Beast Warriors, was Benimaru's admirer.
After Rigurd finished announcing all of Benimaru's achievements in this war, it was time for Rimuru to grant his reward.
"Benimaru, before I grant your reward, I think there are some things you need to know."
Rimuru spoke to Benimaru as though giving him a reminder.
After all, Awakening was a matter of great importance. Rimuru could not afford even the slightest mistake.
Moreover, it was something the people involved needed to know.
Rimuru then informed Benimaru about the reward this time, namely the details concerning Awakening.
"That is the situation. I have decided to reward you by helping you Awaken."
Rimuru spoke to Benimaru, who was kneeling below her.
When Benimaru heard that Rimuru's reward for him was to help him Awaken, his handsome face froze.
After all, Benimaru had lived for many years. Since becoming the Demon Country Federation's General Commander, his horizons had broadened greatly, and he naturally knew quite a lot.
Yet even so, this was the first time he had heard that someone could help a Demon Lord Seed Awaken.
Th-this was a little too... heaven-defying!!!
It was no wonder Benimaru thought so. Even across the entire continent, Awakened Demon Kings were among the very strongest experts.
Not long ago, before Lord Rimuru and Lord Morax had become Demon Kings, not even all of the original Ten