Big Brother... how embarrassing!
This really was Benimaru's fault. If he had not been so indecisive, this situation would not have arisen at such a solemn occasion today.
Feeling Shuna's gaze, Benimaru felt nothing but endless heartache!
Likewise, Shion, Souei, and the other survivors of the Great Ogres looked at Benimaru with faint disappointment in their eyes.
Old Man White, especially, did not spare Benimaru any consideration for his status as young master and stared him down fiercely.
Under the scrutiny of countless eyes, Benimaru felt an immense pressure weighing down on him!
Now that things had come to this, he should admit his mistake first!
"It was my problem, my fault! I admit it!!!"
Benimaru lowered his head in great shame and apologized to Mo Li and Rimuru.
At this point, even Rimuru had no other solution. Strictly speaking, this was Benimaru's private matter.
Whether he chose Kouyou or Alvis was Benimaru's own decision.
Moreover, Benimaru had not successfully awakened yet, so strictly speaking, his reward did not count.
He should be given some other reward instead.
But what should he be rewarded with?!
Rimuru felt a wave of frustration and headache.
Then, a good idea popped into Rimuru's mind, and he coughed twice.
"Ahem, ahem~~ Benimaru, since you know your mistake, then... make up your mind in front of everyone here!"
After hearing Rimuru's words, Benimaru's face was full of bewilderment. He still had not caught on.
"Lord Rimuru, what do you mean by that?!"
A bad feeling rose in Benimaru's heart. It felt as though Lord Rimuru was setting him up.
Rimuru directly ignored the bewilderment on Benimaru's face and deliberately raised his voice so every monster present could hear him.
"Since you cannot awaken, are you asking me to arrange your marriage?! Very well, I permit