Chapter Summaries

Kronoa and Chloe explained how Rimuru and Kronoa's relationship formed in another timeline, but Chloe revealed that Morax, Brother Azhdaha, and Xiao had never appeared in any timelines she visited. Rimuru dismissed the mystery and called Morax her husband, leaving Chloe stunned.

• Veldora realized that many people seemed to love Morax and resolved to help Rimuru win him.
• Kronoa and Chloe recounted how Rimuru helped Kronoa regain her sanity, how Kronoa fell in love with Rimuru, and how Rimuru transferred Kronoa's memories into young Chloe after Guy killed her.
• Rimuru questioned why Chloe had never mentioned Ari, Brother Azhdaha, or Xiao, and Chloe confirmed she had never encountered them in any timeline.
• Brother Azhdaha wondered if he had been killed in every timeline, while the others struggled to make sense of Morax's absence from Chloe's histories.
• Rimuru declared that Chloe was safe and her other problems were solved, then scolded Chloe for disrespecting her husband, Morax.
• Chloe froze in shock after hearing Rimuru call Morax her teacher's husband.

Rimuru and the others discussed Guy's role as Mediator and learned that Veldanava had entrusted him with protecting the world's balance. As the meeting ended, an unexpected visitor arrived and asked to see Rimuru and Mo Li.

• Rimuru called Mo Li Chloe's grandmaster, provoking Chloe's jealousy and hostility.
• Rimuru concluded that they needed to watch Guy and the Eastern Empire, and Mo Li explained that Guy had become a Mediator after befriending Veldanava.
• Mo Li recounted that Guy had emerged from the Underworld about ten thousand years earlier, challenged Veldanava, and been defeated before receiving the Mediator role.
• Rimuru assigned Leon to explain the situation to Guy, while Chloe denied that Leon had any romantic prospects with her.
• A visitor arrived outside the meeting room, recognized that Mo Li was inside, and announced that they should go in to greet him.

Guy Crimson arrived during Rimuru and Mo Li’s meeting, but Diablo shut the door in his face and refused to let him in. Rimuru eventually invited Guy to join, and the meeting resumed with Leon and Luminas questioning why Carrera and Testarossa were present.

• Guy Crimson arrived uninvited and announced that he wanted to see Li, but Diablo slammed the door in his face.
• Guy forced his way back inside, and Diablo blocked the doorway and told him to leave until he received an invitation.
• Carrera, Testarossa, Benimaru, and Souei rushed into the room, while Carrera offered to fight Guy if Mo Li permitted it.
• Rimuru calmed everyone and invited Guy to join the meeting after Mo Li signaled that she should decide for herself.
• Guy made himself a chair beside Mo Li, and Leon and Luminas questioned Rimuru about Carrera and Testarossa being there.

Rimuru explained to Leon, Luminas, and Guy that Ari had named the three Primordial Demons whom Diablo brought back, while Mo Li watched. Guy, unable to confront Mo Li, summoned the others who had witnessed the naming so he could vent his frustration.

• Leon and Luminas were shocked to find Testarossa and Carrera with Rimuru and questioned whether she had named them.
• Rimuru explained that Diablo had brought back the Primordials and Ari had named all three after Rimuru entrusted them to her.
• Leon and Luminas accepted the explanation after considering Mo Li's strength, while Guy felt unable to challenge him.
• Guy asked Rimuru who else knew about the naming, and she named Veldora, Ramiris, and Dino as witnesses.
• At Guy's request, Rimuru summoned Ramiris and the others, and voices approached from outside the room.

Guy summoned Ramiris and Dino to confront them over the Primordial Demons’ arrival, then discussed the growing political crisis in the Western Nations with the other Demon Lords. The chapter ended with Guy blaming Mo Li for Testarossa’s unexpected presence at the council.

• Rimuru summoned Ramiris and Dino to a gathering of Demon Lords, where Guy questioned them about Ultima and the other Primordial Demons.
• Guy berated Dino for allowing Ari to name the Primordials and scolded Ramiris and Dino together after Ramiris tried to slip away.
• Guy explained that Granbell’s death had ended the Rozzo family’s control over the Western Nations, prompting him to send Misari to stir up the council.
• Guy complained that Testarossa had been waiting at the council and warned that the Western Nations needed to unite against the Empire and the coming War of Heavens and Demons.

Guy pressed Rimuru to explain her plans for uniting humanity, but Diablo answered on her behalf with a proposal to control nations through economic ties and currency. Rimuru was left bewildered by Diablo’s claim that the scheme served her ideals.

• Guy exaggerated the dangers of failing to unite the western nations and asked Rimuru what she planned to do.
• Rimuru struggled to answer, unsure how to explain that she wanted a peaceful life and time to farm.
• Diablo stepped in and argued that ruling humanity through fear would breed hatred and rebellion.
• Diablo proposed following the Rozzo family’s example by linking nations through a new economic system and a bloodless war.
• Diablo said controlling currency, including Morax’s Mora, would let Rimuru’s allies manage humanity, while Rimuru silently wondered when she had ever wanted to dominate it.

Diablo convinced Guy and the others that Rimuru had a plan to secure humanity’s peace, and Rimuru accepted authority to manage the western nations despite her confusion. The meeting moved on to the Empire and Yuuki before Guy questioned Chloe about her apparent status as a Hero.

• Diablo claimed Rimuru intended to preserve human peace and happiness, and Guy, Luminas, and Leon believed him.
• Guy handed Rimuru authority to manage the western nations, trusting Mo Li’s strength to support her.
• Rimuru learned that the Empire was preparing to target the Jura Great Forest, Gui Li Country, and the Dwarven Kingdom, while Guy questioned whether the ruler on the Empire’s throne was truly Rudra.
• Rimuru shared what her investigation had uncovered about Yuuki’s connections and disappearance, and Guy said he had encountered Yuuki and let him go.
• Rimuru and the others agreed to enter combat readiness, and Guy asked Chloe why she looked like a Hero.

Rimuru, Luminas, and Leon tried to conceal Chloe’s identity from Guy by claiming she was a Vessel of Sealing, but Guy saw through their story. Mo Li confirmed Guy’s deduction that Chloe and Kronoa were the same person on different timelines, leaving the three would-be deceivers stunned.

• Rimuru and the others agreed to enter a state of war readiness before Guy questioned Chloe’s identity as a Hero.
• Rimuru, Luminas, and Leon claimed Chloe could seize and seal her opponents’ powers, presenting her as a Vessel of Sealing.
• Guy pretended to consider their explanation while the three urged him not to overthink it.
• Guy ignored their story and asked Mo Li about Chloe’s destiny and unusual power.
• Guy deduced that Chloe and Kronoa were the same person existing on different timelines, and Mo Li calmly confirmed it.
• Rimuru, Luminas, and Leon realized Guy had been playing along with their attempt to fool him.

Guy deduced Chloe’s connection to Kronoa and challenged her with a sudden sword strike, prompting her to reveal her true form and spar with him. As their battle exceeded everyone else’s ability to follow, Mo Li summoned an ancient spear that tore through time and space into the fight.

• Guy inferred that Chloe had merged with her future self, Kronoa, and that her power involved time and space.
• Guy teased Mo Li and the others, then suddenly attacked Chloe, but Kronoa blocked his strike.
• Kronoa acknowledged that she had met Guy in other timelines, where they had often fought and she had sometimes died at his hands.
• Guy and Kronoa began a probing duel that Rimuru and the others could neither follow nor join.
• Rimuru tugged at Ari, and Mo Li produced an ancient dark-gold Dragon-patterned Spear.
• The spear tore through time and space and plunged into Guy and Kronoa’s battle, startling them both.

Mo Li joined Guy and Chloe’s battle by striking their crossed swords with Vortex Vanquisher, then fought both of them in a three-way melee. Rimuru, Leon, and Luminas watched in alarm as the combatants’ power remained contained, and an unexpected figure entered the fight.

• Mo Li appeared with Vortex Vanquisher and blasted Guy and Chloe apart, interrupting their duel.
• Guy attacked Mo Li, who met his strikes with overwhelming force that tore through time, space, and dimensions.
• Chloe joined Guy and Mo Li with the Moonlight Rapier, turning the fight into a three-way melee.
• Rimuru could no longer see the battle, while he, Leon, and Luminas worried about Chloe.
• Guy and Chloe recognized Mo Li as a freakish opponent, then an unexpected figure entered their battle.

Mo Li ended his battle with Guy and Chloe after Rimuru nearly got caught in their attacks, then reassured Guy that he would protect the Demon Country Federation and Chloe. When Mo Li offered to join Azhdaha in attacking the Eastern Empire, Guy objected and said he wanted to give Rudra a chance to act.

• Rimuru entered Mo Li, Guy, and Chloe's battle, and Mo Li blocked Guy and Chloe's attacks before ending the fight.
• Chloe checked on Rimuru and apologized, while Diablo glared at Guy and Chloe for nearly hurting his lord.
• Guy apologized to Mo Li, who reminded him of their contract and said he would personally watch over Chloe and protect the Demon Country Federation.
• Mo Li offered to travel with Azhdaha to eliminate the threat of the Eastern Empire, and Azhdaha eagerly volunteered to fight Velgrend.
• Guy urged Mo Li not to destroy the Empire, explaining that he wanted to see whether Rudra would act in the coming war.

After the meeting, Guy explained that Mo Li was his equal as a Demon Lord and a Sustainer, while the group prepared to leave. Luminas stayed behind and asked Morax to speak with her alone.

• Guy decided not to fight Morax and planned to give Rudra a chance to act so he could learn whether the ruler of the Eastern Empire was truly Rudra.
• Rimuru asked Mo Li what a Sustainer was, and Guy explained that Mo Li had become a Demon Lord through a contract with him.
• The group realized Mo Li had strong ties with many Demon Lords and could rival Guy's standing, though Mo Li had no interest in taking Guy's place.
• Guy and Leon prepared to leave, while Luminas approached Morax and requested a private conversation.

Luminas asked Mo Li to speak privately, suspecting he was connected to the woman named Li with whom she had once been friends. After Mo Li shielded the reception room from the curious onlookers, Luminas asked whether he knew Li.

• Leon reluctantly left Chloe with Rimuru after warning Rimuru to take care of her.
• Luminas stopped Mo Li and asked to speak with him alone, while Guy, Leon, Rimuru, Veldora, and Ultima watched with curiosity.
• Mo Li agreed and headed to the reception room with Luminas, stopping Rimuru from following them.
• Guy persuaded Rimuru to eavesdrop, and the others gathered outside the reception room to listen too.
• Mo Li sensed the onlookers, sealed the reception room with a dark golden barrier, and asked Luminas what she wanted to discuss.
• Luminas asked Mo Li whether he knew a woman named Li.

Luminas asked Mo Li about Li, the woman she had searched for and considered her closest friend. Mo Li revealed that Li had been one of his incarnations, leaving Luminas shaken by the truth.

• Luminas asked Mo Li whether he knew a woman named Li and showed him a portrait she had painted of her.
• Mo Li recognized the portrait as his incarnation Li and realized how deeply Luminas cared about their friendship.
• Luminas described Li as her bosom friend and best friend, while withholding that she had loved her.
• Mo Li apologized and told Luminas that Li had never existed independently and was one of his incarnations.
• Mo Li explained that he had used many incarnations while traveling the mortal world, and Luminas lowered her head with reddened ears.

Mo Li told Luminas that Li had been one of his incarnations, and Luminas hid her delight at learning the truth while realizing she had feelings for Morax. She asked Mo Li to meet with her in Li’s Female Form, and he agreed before vanishing from her sight.

• Mo Li explained that Li was one of the incarnations he had used while traveling the mortal world and offered Luminas a favor to make amends.
• Luminas realized she might like Morax as well as Li and imagined pursuing both of them.
• Luminas asked whether her friendship with Li still counted, and Mo Li assured her that it did.
• Luminas requested that Mo Li use Li’s appearance to meet with her from time to time, and Mo Li agreed.
• Luminas asked Mo Li to take on his Female Form immediately, and Mo Li vanished from her sight.

Mo Li took on his Female Form as Li, reuniting with Luminas as the old friend she had long missed. Luminas was captivated by Li’s beauty and charm, while a blue-haired little girl eavesdropped outside the door.

• Luminas eagerly asked Mo Li to take on his Female Form so she could see Li again, and Mo Li agreed.
• Mo Li transformed into Li, whose appearance and fragrance left Luminas overwhelmed with excitement.
• Li greeted Luminas and asked her to treat him as her old friend rather than as Morax.
• Luminas struggled to contain her fascination as Li brewed tea with the tea set and flower tea she had once given him.
• Li served Luminas tea, and she fell for his beauty while a blue-haired little girl listened outside the door.

Mo Li offered Luminas tea, and she became captivated by his beauty while Rimuru and Guy tried to spy on them from outside the room. Guy persuaded Rimuru to consider breaking into the conversation, leaving her visibly conflicted as their companions guarded her.

• Mo Li offered Luminas tea, and Luminas was overwhelmed by nostalgia and captivated by his beauty.
• Rimuru and Guy failed to eavesdrop because Ari had sealed the room with a barrier.
• Guy decided to enlist Rimuru to find out what Mo Li and Luminas were discussing.
• Chloe, Azhdaha, Veldora, and Leon gathered behind Rimuru, making Guy stop approaching her.
• Guy privately urged Rimuru to break the barrier, and Rimuru struggled with the temptation while Guy watched the door expectantly.

Rimuru gave in to curiosity and broke the barrier around the reception room, where Mo Li and Luminas had been reminiscing as old friends. The door flew open and Rimuru tumbled inside, interrupting their conversation.

• Guy gave Rimuru a spell to break the barrier, while Azhdaha tried to stop her from using it.
• Veldora pulled Azhdaha aside, and Rimuru began breaking the barrier as Guy and Chloe watched eagerly.
• Luminas admired Mo Li and asked whether she could call him Li and meet him in that form again.
• Mo Li agreed to occasionally meet Luminas as Li, and the two chatted like old friends.
• Mo Li sensed something at the door, which swung open and sent Rimuru tumbling into the room.

Rimuru, Guy, Veldora, Azhdaha, and Chloe were stunned by Mo Li’s extraordinary beauty when they entered the reception room. Azhdaha eventually recognized her as Morax, shocking everyone present.

• Mo Li picked Rimuru up after she fell through the doorway, and Rimuru became captivated by Mo Li’s beauty.
• Guy entered the room, saw Mo Li, and froze; Veldora followed and reacted the same way.
• Azhdaha entered to investigate and was also left speechless, while those outside hesitated to follow.
• Chloe transformed into Kronoa and rushed inside to check on Rimuru, but she too froze at Mo Li’s appearance.
• Azhdaha came to his senses, looked at Mo Li, and identified her as Morax, prompting an uproar in the room.

Mo Li revealed that he was Morax in a female form, shocking everyone in the room. Rimuru quickly accepted the truth and clung to Mo Li, while the others reacted with disbelief, envy, or despair.

• Azhdaha recognized Mo Li as Morax, and Mo Li confirmed his identity to the room.
• Veldora fainted from shock, while Guy was captivated by Mo Li's beauty.
• Chloe felt completely outmatched by Mo Li and fell into despair.
• Rimuru recognized Mo Li as his Ari, leaned against her, and eagerly smelled her neck.
• Guy and Luminas watched Rimuru touch and cling to Mo Li with envy, as Azhdaha and Veldora could only look on helplessly.
• People outside entered the room and witnessed Rimuru with Mo Li.