Recaps

Tempest’s residents and Mo Li’s three beasts waited for their absent leaders, while the beasts discussed the city and wondered about Xiao. A tremor drew everyone to the outskirts, where Souei announced that Xiao had returned with the dragon army.

• Shuna worried about Rimuru and Morax, while Benimaru reassured her and told Gobta to train.
• Brown Crane, Du Lu, and White Crane discussed Tempest, its named monsters, and their curiosity about Xiao.
• The ground shook, prompting White Crane, Brown Crane, and Du Lu to fly toward Tempest’s outskirts.
• Benimaru, Old Man White, and the others formed up to meet the approaching force.
• Souei arrived and announced that Xiao had returned, leading the dragon army.

Xiao returned to Tempest with the Dragon Lizard army, his increased strength and murderous aura alarming everyone. He learned that Morax had left with Rimuru and Milim, and agreed to wait in Tempest for their return.

• Souei announced Xiao's return as Xiao and the Dragon Lizard army approached Tempest.
• Benimaru, Shuna, Gobta, and the others were stunned by Xiao's terrifying aura and greater strength.
• The Ancient Rock Dragon Lizard elders anxiously asked about their Dragon King, and Shuna explained that Morax had left with Rimuru and Milim.
• Du Lu and Brown Crane reassured the elders that their Dragon King was not in serious danger.
• Xiao asked where Morax had gone, and Souei urged him to rest in Tempest until Morax and the others returned.
• Xiao accepted Souei's suggestion and agreed to wait.

Xiao returned to Tempest after conquering most of the Jura Great Forest, but black energy began corroding him until Mo Li’s golden magicules suppressed it and he fell asleep. When Mo Li returned to Tempest and learned Xiao had shut himself away, he rushed to Xiao’s room, where he found a shocking sight.

• Souei reported that Xiao had subdued nearly all of the Jura Great Forest, and Benimaru recommended waiting for Rimuru and Mo Li before deciding how to govern it.
• Xiao suffered as black energy tried to break free inside him, but golden magicules suppressed it and he fell into a deep sleep.
• Milim arrived in Tempest and damaged a newly repaired road, then fled when Rimuru scolded her.
• Mo Li returned with Rimuru, learned Xiao had not left his room, and hurried there with the others.
• Mo Li opened Xiao’s door, and everyone was shocked by what they saw.

Mo Li found Xiao unconscious and overwhelmed by karmic debt, drove the others from the room, and used his energy to suppress the black aura. Xiao recovered and advanced to entry-level Special A-rank, but his karmic debt remained unresolved as Mo Li considered leaving Tempest to pursue his Awakened Demon King evolution.

• Mo Li found Xiao unconscious with a corrosive black aura, and Shion hurt her hand when she tried to touch him.
• Mo Li ordered Rimuru and the others out, rebuking them for failing to notice Xiao's condition.
• Mo Li carried Xiao to bed and used golden energy to suppress the aura and calm his condition.
• Xiao's strength rose from peak A-rank to entry-level Special A-rank as Mo Li's energy helped him overcome the crisis.
• Xiao woke and thanked Mo Li, while Mo Li recognized that Xiao's karmic debt still threatened his recovery and considered leaving Tempest to advance.

After a month of peace in Tempest, Mo Li summoned Xiao, White Crane, Brown Crane, and Du Lu to grant them names. He named Du Lu Mooncarver, Brown Crane Mountain Shaper, White Crane Cloud Retainer, and her disciple Ganyu, then began to raise another matter.

• Mo Li told Rimuru that Xiao's karmic debt could flare up if he fought again, and said he might be able to resolve it after becoming an Awakened Demon King.
• A month after Mo Li returned, Tempest regained peace, and he summoned White Crane, Brown Crane, and Du Lu while Xiao escorted them.
• Mo Li reminded the three beasts of his promise and named Du Lu Mooncarver, Brown Crane Mountain Shaper, and White Crane Cloud Retainer.
• Mo Li named White Crane's sleepy disciple Ganyu, who hid behind her master after greeting him.
• Mo Li told the gathered monsters that he had one more matter to discuss.

Mo Li gave Cloud Retainer, Mountain Shaper, Moon Carver, and Xiao Immortal Arts Inheritances, then asked them to sign contracts protecting Tempest. The four agreed, and Xiao vowed to answer whenever Tempest’s citizens called for his help.

• Mo Li presented each of the four with an Immortal Arts Inheritance, but they initially tried to refuse the gifts.
• Mo Li insisted that they keep the inheritances, and Xiao carefully tucked his book away.
• Mo Li explained that he wanted contracts with them to protect Tempest after he eventually left, with their True Names and inheritances as payment.
• Cloud Retainer, Mountain Shaper, and Moon Carver agreed to the terms, and Mo Li reassured them that he trusted them.
• Xiao accepted the contract and vowed to come protect Tempest’s monsters whenever they called his name.
• Mo Li told Xiao he could leave if he ever grew tired, and gently stroked his head.

Mo Li entrusted Tempest to Xiao, Moon Carver, Cloud Retainer, and the others, giving them guidance on the adeptal arts and warning them not to teach them to evildoers. He then revealed that he would leave Tempest for a while, and Xiao promised to protect it until his return.

• Mo Li assured Xiao that he was free to leave whenever he wished, then placed Tempest in the hands of Xiao, Moon Carver, Cloud Retainer, and the others.
• Cloud Retainer asked to teach Mo Li's adeptal arts to others, and Mo Li permitted her to teach worthy people while warning her to hold anyone who used them for evil accountable.
• Mo Li advised the group to seek Rimuru's help with the arts, avoid techniques beyond their abilities, and told Xiao that some arts could suppress his karmic debt.
• After the others left, Xiao asked to accompany Mo Li when he learned Mo Li was leaving Tempest, but Mo Li refused and told him to guard the settlement.
• Xiao promised to defend Tempest and hold the line to the death if a crisis left no other choice.

After a month of growth and construction in Tempest, Mo Li prepared to leave alone for an important journey, entrusting Xiao with guarding the city and its people. Rimuru and Tempest's leaders watched him depart, while Rimuru vowed to protect their home until he returned.

• Mo Li assigned work and training across Tempest, while Xueyue and Lishui cultivated, Liuyun learned from the technical staff, and Xiao arranged for an inn to be built.
• Over the next month, Rimuru expanded Tempest's roads, housing, and systems, and Mo Li's newly named allies helped strengthen the city's forces.
• Xiao reported that he had delivered Mo Li's books to Benimaru and the others and explained Mo Li's instructions to Rimuru's associates.
• Mo Li refused Xiao's request to accompany him and asked him to defend Tempest, then left the inn alone in the night.
• Rimuru and Tempest's leaders watched Mo Li depart, and Rimuru chose not to stop him, promising herself to protect their home until he returned.

Mo Li traveled to the Kingdom of Blumund to relax, gather information, and seek a path toward becoming an Awakened Demon King. After buying ten boxes of tea, he ran into Elaine and realized he had no human money to pay for them.

• Mo Li chose to travel to the Kingdom of Blumund, hoping to gather information and possibly hear news of a war.
• After five days, Mo Li arrived in Blumund and walked through its prosperous streets toward the Free Guild.
• Mo Li was lured into buying ten boxes of tea by the stall owner’s discounts and gift-box offer.
• Elaine recognized Mo Li and greeted him while he waited for his tea.
• When the stall owner asked for five silver coins, Mo Li realized he had brought no money and asked Elaine if she had any.

Mo Li bought tea while wandering through the Kingdom of Blumund to learn about the continent’s affairs and wars. Elaine grew uneasy at the implications of his questions but chose not to pursue or reveal her suspicions.

• Mo Li admitted he had brought no money, so Elaine paid five silver coins for his tea.
• Elaine asked why Mo Li had come to Blumund, and he said he was sightseeing and gathering information.
• Mo Li asked where Elaine’s teammates were, and Elaine complained that they were still asleep at the inn.
• Mo Li said he was seeking information about the continent’s situation and where wars had broken out.
• Elaine suspected Mo Li’s inquiry might relate to Demon Lords and a larger conflict, but decided to keep her thoughts to herself.

Elaine brought Mo Li to her inn to meet Gid and Bal, who could help him find information. The trio then led Mo Li to the guild, where Elaine announced his arrival to the department head.

• Elaine invited Mo Li to her inn and went upstairs to call Gid and Bal.
• Mo Li waited in the inn while the servers and patrons gossiped about him.
• Gid and Bal hurried downstairs, drank Mo Li's water, and went upstairs to change after Elaine and Mo Li criticized their appearance.
• Elaine explained that Mo Li wanted information, and Gid and Bal offered to take him to the department head at the guild.
• The trio led Mo Li to the guild office, and Elaine pushed open the door and announced his visit.

Mo Li visited Fitts, the Blumund branch manager of the Free Guild, to learn about conditions across the continent and where wars were taking place. Fitts shared what he knew and promised to investigate further, while Mo Li left him several divine weapons as payment.

• Elaine startled Fitts by announcing that Lord Morax had arrived, and Fitts hurried to welcome Mo Li into his office.
• Mo Li asked Fitts about the continent's situation, and Fitts reported on major powers and the Demon Kings he knew about.
• Fitts admitted he had no current leads on where wars were taking place but promised to find answers within three days.
• Mo Li summoned several divine weapons, including Special Grade weapons, and gave them to Fitts as payment for gathering intelligence.

Mo Li paid Fitts with a haul of powerful weapons and arranged for Fitts to cover his expenses while the Free Guild investigated the intelligence he wanted. Meanwhile, Guy faced an unwelcome visitor at White Ice Palace, leaving Raine and Misari wary.

• Fitts was shocked by the Fine and Special Grade weapons Mo Li offered as payment and tried to return some of them.
• Elaine suggested that Fitts cover Mo Li’s expenses, and Fitts agreed to pay them wherever a Free Guild branch operated.
• Mo Li accepted the arrangement, asked Fitts to investigate his requested intelligence, and vanished from the corridor as he left.
• Fitts dismissed Elaine, Gid, and their companion, and the three headed to their inn.
• At White Ice Palace, Guy grew uneasy over a visitor he did not want to see, while Raine and Misari stayed silent beside him.

Milim visited Guy at the White Ice Palace, where she ate snacks before revealing that she wanted to take two of his demons. Guy agreed to let her choose, and Milim asked for Raine and Misari.

• Milim arrived at Guy's palace, ordered Raine to bring her water, and covered the table with snacks.
• Milim shared a cake with Raine, who enjoyed it, while Guy tried and failed to take some of the food.
• Milim remembered her business and told Guy she wanted two demons because she was lonely.
• Guy agreed to let Milim choose any demons from among his followers.
• Milim asked Guy to give her Raine and Misari.

Milim asked Guy to give her Raine and Misari so they could help compensate a country in the Jura Great Forest, but Guy refused because he depended on them. Velzard arrived and learned that Milim wanted capable people to help after she had caused trouble in Tempest, while Milim kept her best friend Rimuru and Ari out of the explanation.

• Milim asked Guy for Raine and Misari, and Guy repeatedly refused to give either of them away.
• Milim accused Guy of breaking his word and challenged him to a duel.
• Velzard appeared and calmed Milim, then asked why she wanted demons from Guy's palace.
• Milim explained that she had eaten and drunk for free and caused trouble in Tempest, so she wanted capable people to compensate them.
• Milim did not tell Guy that Rimuru was her best friend or explain that Ari was hers.

Milim demanded that Guy give her Raine and Misari, then challenged his standing among the Demon Lords when he refused. Velzard stopped the argument from turning into a fight and proposed that Raine and Misari decide whether to leave, leaving the choice to them.

• Milim asked Guy to hand over Raine and Misari, while Velzard tried to persuade her to choose other demons.
• Guy refused, and Milim argued that she deserved to be the leading Demon Lord and considered overthrowing him.
• Raine and Misari watched the dispute and bet on whether Guy or Milim would win.
• Velzard intervened and suggested that Raine and Misari should consent to leaving with Milim.
• Guy agreed to give them to Milim if they chose to go, and Milim turned to face them.

Milim tried to recruit Raine and Misari by tempting them with Tempest’s food and entertainment, while Guy insisted they would stay loyal to him. Raine and Misari ultimately chose to remain with Guy.

• Velzard promised Raine and Misari that neither Milim nor Guy would retaliate over their decision.
• Milim offered Raine unlimited cakes and praised Tempest’s entertainment, making Raine waver.
• Milim accused Guy of exploiting Raine and Misari without paying them, while Guy grew frustrated with her taunts.
• In Tempest, Rimuru wondered where Milim had gone and whether Morax missed him.
• Raine and Misari told Milim they had decided to remain loyal to Guy.

Milim failed to persuade Raine and Misari to join her, then argued with Guy and decided she wanted to take Velzard instead. Guy rejected the idea, leaving Milim still determined to get something from the White Ice Palace.

• Raine and Misari chose Guy, leaving Milim confused and disappointed.
• Milim explained what she meant by calling Guy a freak, embarrassing him and unsettling Raine, Misari, and Velzard.
• Guy told Milim to leave the White Ice Palace, but she refused to go without taking something with her.
• Milim decided Velzard would be a better prize than Raine and Misari and stared at her eagerly.
• Guy warned Milim not to try abducting Velzard, and Milim protested that she had not even tried yet.

Milim tried to persuade Velzard to leave the White Ice Palace and accidentally made Chi'i curious about her best friend and Ari. Chi'i let Milim choose demons from the palace, and Raine returned with her looking delighted and the others bewildered by her picks.

• Milim tried to coax Velzard into visiting Tempest, while refusing to take Chi'i along.
• Milim let slip that she had a best friend, then nervously denied it when Chi'i and Velzard questioned her.
• Chi'i grew curious about Milim's best friend and Ari, but let her change the subject and choose demons from the White Ice Palace.
• In the Kingdom of Blumund, Mo Li bought a birdcage on the Free Guild's tab and went to see a shipment of birds.
• Raine led Milim through the White Ice Palace to choose demons, then returned looking puzzled as Milim emerged delighted.
• Misari saw Milim's selections and drew a sharp breath at how boldly Milim had chosen.

Milim selected six powerful, long-lived demons from Guy’s White Ice Palace, leaving Raine and Misari worried about the work they would have to handle. Guy realized how valuable the demons were but had already promised Milim she could choose whatever she wanted, and she left him seething over the loss.

• Raine and Misari urged Guy to review the six demons Milim had chosen, warning that they included their own adjutants and Guy’s subordinates.
• Velzard examined Milim’s choices and urged Guy to approve them, recognizing that Milim had selected nearly every powerful demon outside the Primordials.
• Guy opened his eyes, confirmed that Milim had chosen the six, and realized they represented about half the value of the White Ice Palace’s demons.
• Milim reminded Guy that he had promised she could pick whatever she wanted, while Guy admitted the promise through gritted teeth.
• Milim took satisfaction in Guy’s dismay, having expected him to refuse to release Raine and Misari and chosen the Demon Nobles instead.

Milim persuaded Guy to give her six High Demon Generals from the White Ice Palace, leaving Raine and Misari worried about their workload. Guy became curious about Milim’s friends in Tempest and ordered Misari to investigate so he could try poaching them in return.

• Guy realized Milim had targeted the adjutants of the Primordial Demons rather than Raine and Misari themselves.
• Guy honored his promise and ordered Raine to hand over six High Demon Generals to Milim.
• Milim left the White Ice Palace with the six demons, while Raine and Misari lamented the work they would have to handle without them.
• Guy told Misari to investigate Tempest and find out who Milim was closest to there.
• Guy considered poaching Milim’s best friend and Ari in retaliation.

With Tempest at peace and Rimuru bored by her capable subordinates, Milim returned with six powerful demons as a surprise. Rimuru considered naming them, but Milim warned that she lacked the strength to do so as a Demon Lord Seed.

• Rimuru complained that Ari and Milim were absent while Tempest prospered without needing her help.
• Great Sage warned Rimuru that a huge quantity of magicules was approaching Tempest, and Milim burst in through the front door.
• Milim introduced six demons she had obtained from Guy, and Great Sage identified them as High Demon Generals ranging from Viscount-class to Duke-class.
• Rimuru promised Milim an extra weekly bottle of honey in gratitude for the demons.
• Rimuru asked whether the demons had names and offered to name them, but Milim warned that Rimuru needed to become an Awakened Demon King first.

Rimuru and Milim affirmed their friendship before Milim left Tempest to deal with trouble from other Demon Lords. Rimuru reflected on her recurring dream about Miss Shizue and prepared to investigate, while Mo Li received news about the intelligence he had requested.

• Rimuru asked Milim about leaving her territory unattended, and Milim explained that her people would not worry about her and that Rimuru and Ari were her only real friends.
• Rimuru and Milim called each other besties, then Milim said she would leave Tempest for a few days to warn Demon Lords who had ill intentions toward it.
• Milim gave Rimuru a pile of snacks and honey before flying away, and Rimuru decided to entrust Tempest to Azhdaha while she was gone.
• Rimuru recalled her repeated dream of five children and Miss Shizue's sorrow, then took out Miss Shizue's mask and murmured about the Kingdom of Englasia.
• Mo Li listened to a storyteller in the Kingdom of Blumund and rewarded him ten silver coins.
• Elaine found Mo Li and told him that the minister had reported a development in the intelligence he had requested, stirring his calm expression.

Mo Li was dissatisfied with the small-scale battle intelligence Fitts had gathered and offered him a trove of weapons for better information. Fitts revealed a highly classified report about an internal rebellion in the Kingdom of Darcus, giving Mo Li a possible source of enough sacrifices to awaken as a Demon King.

• Fitts presented Mo Li with intelligence about several small battles, but Mo Li judged the total number of potential sacrifices far too low.
• Mo Li displayed a pile of powerful weapons and asked Fitts whether he knew of any larger-scale conflicts.
• Fitts admitted he had withheld confidential intelligence, and Mo Li sent Elaine away before hearing it privately.
• Fitts told Mo Li that an internal rebellion had broken out in the Kingdom of Darcus, and said the classified report was at least ninety percent reliable.
• Mo Li gave the weapons to Fitts and noted that the rebellion might provide the sacrifices he needed to awaken as a Demon King.

Rimuru decided to travel to the Kingdom of Englasia despite Tempest’s leaders’ objections and left with Ran-ga. At the Free Guild headquarters, Yuuki asked Kazarim about the missing Laplace and the others, but Kazarim did not know where they were.

• Rimuru overruled Tempest’s objections and chose to travel to Englasia with Ran-ga, trusting the Dragon King and Xiao to guard the city.
• Xiao appeared in Tempest and confirmed that Mo Li had given him instructions before departing.
• Rimuru set out from Tempest on Ran-ga’s back as the Dragon King and the others saw her off.
• Shion and the others punished Gaviru and Gobta after their farewell remarks, sending the two flying into the sky.
• At the Free Guild headquarters in Englasia, Yuuki asked Kazarim where Laplace and the others had gone, and Kazarim guessed Laplace might be with Clayman.