Meanwhile, Velgrend stood quietly beside Rudra like a virtuous wife, guarding him as he sat in his chair.
Even though she knew Rudra's strength meant he had no need for her protection.
"This truly exceeds my expectations. I never thought that you, the leader of the 'Demon Nation,' would personally set foot in the Empire and leave the protection range of that 'Martial God.'"
"But that is fine. Though I cannot speak with that person, talking with you, the 'New Star Demon King,' is quite interesting as well."
Though Rudra's words were calm, they carried the majesty of one in a superior position.
Then Rudra casually waved his hand, and a chair directly opposite his own appeared before everyone.
"Sit. I assume you do not wish to speak with me while standing."
As though offering a reminder, Rudra made Rimuru a suggestion.
"Fine by me. I wanted to talk to you too."
Looking at the chair beside her, Rimuru spoke indifferently, without the slightest fear of Rudra or Velgrend in her voice.
It could not be helped! Those with powerful backing feared nothing.
Not to mention that Rimuru's backing was currently the greatest force on the entire continent.
And the group she had brought this time was incredibly formidable. At worst, they would simply fight their way out of the Empire. It was not as if she feared them.
After hearing Rimuru's words, Diablo, Xiao, and the other two, who had been shielding Rimuru in front of them, slowly put away their weapons and made a path for her.
Looking at the chair Rudra had created, Rimuru sat down without hesitation.
Seeing Rimuru act so casually, Velgrend could not help but comment.
"You really do not stand on ceremony."
Rudra, hearing Velgrend's complaint, simply waved it off.
"It is fine.