A sharp gleam flashed in Rimuru's pale golden eyes. As long as they killed the two people cleaning up the battlefield, this operation would be a complete success.
What a gift from heaven!
Afterward, "Rimuru" led the four others toward the location of those two higher beings.
At that moment, "Diablo," following behind Rimuru, revealed a thoughtful look when he sensed the only two remaining auras.
But since Lord Rimuru had already given the order, there was no need to think further.
Besides, even if something unexpected really happened, the Empire would not be able to stop them if they wanted to leave.
Even if the Emperor of the Empire and that True Dragon personally acted, it would be the same.
At least, Diablo had that confidence.
Guided by their senses, Rimuru and the five others arrived at the site of this operation, the place where Kagurazaka Yuuki and Rudra had previously confronted each other.
It was also where Kagurazaka Yuuki's coup had failed.
Feeling the two fairly strong auras within the building, Rimuru was certain that these two were most likely knights with single-digit sequence numbers from the Emperor's Royal Guard Knights.
They were true pawns in Rudra's hands, and the primary targets of her plan to infiltrate the Empire.
Excellent. Once they killed these two Sequence Knights, they could activate the teleportation circle and head home.
Two Awakening-level powerhouses and more than thirty Immortal-level Sequence Knights—they were making an absolute killing!
At that thought, the corners of Rimuru's lips unconsciously lifted into a pleased smile.
Meanwhile, Diablo, following behind Rimuru, sensed the two human auras inside the building. Though they were not weak, they were not exceptionally strong either, and he frowned slightly.
Still, he said nothing.
After all, they had already come this far. They could not