At that moment, Diablo and Benimaru, who were confronting the Royal Guard Knights some distance away, seemed to sense something. They hurriedly turned their gazes toward where Rimuru and Rudra were.
Within their sight, Lord Rimuru, who had previously been full of vigor, stood blankly before Rudra, his eyes vacant and devoid of even the slightest will to resist.
At that moment, Benimaru and Diablo's emotions completely exploded!
Endless killing intent surged into their hearts. At that moment, they had only one thought.
Kill everyone here and "save" Lord Rimuru!
"Get out of my way! Damn humans!!!"
Wielding Red Flame, Benimaru used all his strength to send Tatsuya Kondo flying with a slash.
He no longer cared about conserving his stamina. There was only one thought left in his mind: slaughter every human who had plotted against Lord Rimuru!
Feeling the sudden increase in force coming through their blades, Tatsuya Kondo's eyes trembled slightly. He was sent flying by that unbearable power and crashed into the ruins created by his battle with Benimaru.
"Did he get angry? His Majesty's plan succeeded."
Looking at Rimuru standing expressionlessly and blank-eyed before Rudra in the distance, Tatsuya Kondo muttered softly in realization.
"Mm. His anger works in my favor as well."
Watching Benimaru, who had been blinded by rage over Rimuru's control, Tatsuya Kondo instinctively placed a hand on the pistol at his waist.
That way, he could use his Ultimate Skill—King of Judgment—to control this General Commander of the Demon Country.
After their brief exchange, he had realized Benimaru's strength. In terms of swordsmanship alone, Tatsuya Kondo was no match for the General Commander of the Demon Country.
The only reason he had lasted so long against Benimaru was because he had awakened earlier, while Benimaru had yet to fully master his