Chapter Summaries

Rimuru taunted the defeated Rudra by revealing that she had devoured and sealed Velgrend, and Rudra vowed to defeat her and reclaim her. At the White Ice Palace, Guy and Velzard speculated about the Empire’s battle, with Guy predicting that Ari might produce an unexpected result.

• Rimuru told Mo Li that the Empire’s defeated people could be left as future whetstones for the Demon Country Federation.
• Rimuru announced to Rudra that she had devoured and sealed Velgrend, challenging him to invade the Federation if he wanted to save her.
• Rudra vowed to defeat Rimuru, invade the Federation, and personally take Velgrend back, and Rimuru accepted his challenge.
• Mo Li watched Rimuru’s declaration with admiration, while Diablo reacted with fanatical devotion.
• At the White Ice Palace, Guy asked Velzard who would win the battle, and Velzard predicted a draw because Rudra was on his home territory and Ari had to protect Rimuru and the others.
• Guy disagreed with Velzard’s prediction and said Ari might return with an unexpected result because he was so mysterious.

Guy discussed Morax’s mysterious power with Velzard, then asked whether she could recognize him if someone took over his body. Velzard said no one could possess Guy before her eyes, leaving Guy still baffled by Li’s warning about the Imperial throne.

• Velzard said Morax’s battle against Rudra should have ended in a draw, but Guy thought Morax’s mysterious nature could change the outcome.
• Guy decided not to investigate Li’s origins and instead focused on Li’s hint that someone other than Rudra might be on the Imperial throne.
• Guy asked Velzard whether she could tell if his body had been taken over.
• Velzard said she knew Guy’s soul too well for anyone to possess him before her eyes, not even her late elder brother.
• Guy concluded that Velgrend should likewise have noticed if Rudra’s body had been taken over, but he still could not understand Li’s hint.

Chii and Velzard discussed Mo Li’s warning that Rudra had a serious problem, though neither knew what it was. Chii remained confident he would win their wager and planned to leave the coming War of Heavens and Demons to Mo Li.

• Velzard suggested Mo Li might have sensed Rudra’s condition incorrectly, but Chii insisted Mo Li had no reason to lie and could not be mistaken.
• Chii said the wager prevented him from investigating Rudra personally and decided to wait until it ended.
• Velzard comforted Chii and noted that Mo Li’s emergence as a Martial God had made her planned battle with her second sister unnecessary.
• Chii said recruiting Mo Li into his Demon Lord Faction had been the right choice and believed Rudra could not defeat both of them.
• Velzard warned Chii that the War of Heavens and Demons would begin soon and that Feldway would be dangerous.
• Chii refused to prepare for the war and said he would let Mo Li defeat Feldway while he cheered from the sidelines.

Guy dismissed the coming War of Heavens and Demons, trusting that Mo Li would defeat Feldway and the angel army. Velzard came to share his confidence in Morax’s strength, then reflected on Veldanava and resolved to keep seeking a chance to spar with Guy.

• Guy said he would leave the coming conflict to Mo Li and cheer him on from the sidelines.
• Velzard questioned whether Morax could lose, and Guy reacted with disbelief.
• Velzard considered the strength of Morax, Veldora, Azhdaha, and the Demon Country Federation, and decided the enemy had little chance of winning.
• Guy lamented that Mo Li had appeared too late to help him maintain order and said Veldanava would have become his friend.
• Velzard wondered whether Veldanava might still be alive, set the thought aside, and resolved to find a chance to defeat Guy in a spar.

Rudra accepted the Empire’s devastating losses and prepared to activate his hidden forces and advance the War of Heavens and Demons. Meanwhile, Rimuru returned to the Jura Great Forest troubled by having defeated and imprisoned Veldora’s second elder sister, Velgrend.

• Rudra dismissed Damrada, Tatsuya Kondo, and the other Royal Guard Knights after they reported the Empire’s losses and Velgrend’s capture.
• Rudra decided to replenish his forces, activate Archangel's Dominion, and bring the War of Heavens and Demons forward.
• Rudra considered deploying Feldway’s Angel Army, Segnus’s Insect Race Army, and the World-Destroying Dragon to oppose his powerful enemies.
• Rimuru, Mo Li, and their companions returned to the Jura Great Forest by spatial teleportation.
• Rimuru worried about how to face Veldora after defeating and imprisoning Velgrend, Veldora’s second elder sister.

Rimuru worried about how Veldora would react to her sealing Velgrend, but Mo Li assured her that Veldora would likely be pleased. As Rimuru and the others returned to the Demon Country Federation, Veldora sensed an unfamiliar True Dragon presence and set out to investigate.

• Rimuru asked Mo Li how she should face Veldora after sealing his sister Velgrend inside Imaginary Space.
• Mo Li told Rimuru not to worry, saying Veldora might be happy that Velgrend had been sealed away.
• Rimuru, Mo Li, Diablo, Xiao, and the others headed back to the Demon Country Federation.
• In the Great Underground Labyrinth, Ruotuo sensed the newcomers and began tidying the room while Veldora noticed an unfamiliar presence related to a True Dragon.
• Veldora wondered whether a new True Dragon had appeared, then went to investigate.

Rimuru returned to Liyue City having evolved into a True Dragon, shocking Veldora and Azhdaha. After Rimuru explained that she had sealed Veldora’s second sister Velgrend, Veldora reacted with delight.

• Veldora sensed Rimuru’s unfamiliar True Dragon aura and rushed out with Ramiris to find her, while Azhdaha followed at his own pace.
• Mo Li and Rimuru returned to Liyue City, where townspeople gathered around Rimuru as Mo Li concealed himself.
• Veldora and Azhdaha arrived, and Mo Li explained that Rimuru had evolved into a True Dragon after receiving a fortunate opportunity.
• On the hundredth floor of the Great Underground Labyrinth, Rimuru told Veldora she had sealed Velgrend because Velgrend’s power left her no choice.
• Veldora realized Velgrend had been sealed and laughed in delight.

Rimuru told Veldora that he had sealed Velgrend, prompting Veldora to celebrate and demand that she remain imprisoned. The chapter ended when Rimuru revealed that Velgrend was sealed inside his Stomach Space, leaving Veldora speechless.

• Rimuru told Veldora that he had sealed Velgrend because she was too powerful, and Veldora gleefully celebrated the news.
• Veldora urgently proposed strengthening the seal with help from Chloe, Morax, Azhdaha, and himself, even offering to be studied for weaknesses.
• Rimuru explained that he hoped to release Velgrend after the Imperial War, but Veldora insisted that she should remain sealed for thousands of years or longer.
• Rimuru tried to calm Veldora, who claimed his extreme demands were for their safety and the greater good.
• Veldora asked where Rimuru had sealed Velgrend, and Rimuru answered that she was inside his Stomach Space.

Rimuru revealed that she had sealed Velgrend in the same Stomach Space where Veldora had once been imprisoned, leaving him devastated. Inside the Stomach Space, Velgrend watched Veldora discuss how to deal with her, and her hurt feelings began to turn into pressure.

• Veldora asked Rimuru where she had sealed Velgrend, and Rimuru said she was in her Stomach Space.
• Veldora realized Velgrend was in the same space that had once held him and collapsed in despair.
• Rimuru tried to rouse Veldora, but Mo Li stopped her and Ruotuo agreed that Veldora needed time alone.
• Inside Rimuru's Stomach Space, Velgrend gave up resisting and watched the events outside while analyzing Rimuru.
• Velgrend smiled when she saw Veldora, but fell silent after hearing him discuss dealing with her, and pressure began to rise around her.

Velgrend learned that Veldora had proposed sealing her away and grew furious, then blamed herself and Velzard for neglecting their little brother. Outside Rimuru's Stomach Space, Azhdaha scolded Veldora for acting helpless, but Veldora remained terrified of his sisters.

• Velgrend heard that Veldora had suggested sealing her away and erupted in anger inside Rimuru's Stomach Space.
• Velgrend blamed herself and Velzard for neglecting Veldora, then planned to educate him alongside her sister and punish him for offending her.
• Azhdaha kicked at Veldora as he lay on the ground and mocked him for being afraid of his sisters.
• Veldora dismissed Azhdaha's scolding and continued playing dead, insisting that Azhdaha did not understand how terrifying Velgrend and Velzard were.

Azhdaha scolded Veldora for being afraid of Velgrend and reminded him that she was sealed, while Rimuru considered where to keep her. The chapter left Azhdaha proposing that Velgrend be sealed in the cave where Veldora had once been imprisoned.

• Azhdaha mocked Veldora for playing dead after being beaten by Velgrend and Velzard, but Veldora insisted that his fear was not about strength.
• Azhdaha reminded Veldora that Velgrend was sealed and offered to face her if she escaped, helping Veldora regain his confidence.
• Azhdaha asked Rimuru where he planned to keep Velgrend, and Rimuru consulted Ciel and Mo Li about the risks of leaving her in his Stomach Space.
• Ciel said Velgrend could not threaten Rimuru and was extremely unlikely to break free, while Mo Li agreed that keeping her there forever was inappropriate.
• Azhdaha suggested sealing Velgrend in the Jura Great Forest cave where Veldora had once been imprisoned.

Mo Li arranged for Veldora to enter Rimuru’s Stomach Space so Ciel could analyze his true dragon core and increase Rimuru’s strength. Veldora agreed, while Velgrend’s sealing location remained undecided.

• Mo Li agreed with Azhdaha that Velgrend should be sealed, and Azhdaha suggested using the cave where Veldora had once been imprisoned.
• Veldora proposed adding several layers of seals to Velgrend, but Mo Li said Rimuru’s seal would be enough and left the location to the others.
• Mo Li told Veldora to enter Rimuru’s Stomach Space so King of Wisdom could analyze him.
• Rimuru and Ciel realized the analysis could let Rimuru obtain Veldora’s true dragon form and grow stronger.
• Mo Li explained his plan, and Veldora agreed to help because he trusted Rimuru; Azhdaha also supported strengthening her.

Rimuru agreed to devour Veldora and analyze his body and Heart Core so she could grow stronger, trusting Ciel to handle the process safely. After Rimuru swallowed him, Veldora encountered a stunning woman inside her Stomach Space and broke out in a cold sweat.

• Azhdaha, Mo Li, and Veldora approved the plan for Rimuru to devour Veldora and strengthen herself.
• Rimuru worried that Veldora could be harmed, but Veldora and Azhdaha reassured her and Ciel promised the analysis would succeed.
• Rimuru accepted the plan, asked Azhdaha and Mo Li to move away, and used a purple-black hole to swallow Veldora.
• Azhdaha forgot that something important might be wrong, then sat down to guard Rimuru as Ciel began the analysis.
• Inside Rimuru's Stomach Space, Veldora saw a beautiful woman in a black cheongsam and broke out in a cold sweat.

Yatu dismissed his suspicions and guarded Rimuru while Veldora encountered his sister Velgrend inside Rimuru’s Stomach Space. Veldora defied her, but an overwhelming seal suppressed Velgrend and left him laughing.

• Yatu decided he had overthought things, then sat down to guard Rimuru.
• Veldora was startled to find Velgrend waiting inside Rimuru’s Stomach Space, and she warmly summoned him over.
• Veldora refused to be treated like a child and insisted he was strong enough to stand alongside Velgrend.
• Velgrend grew furious at Veldora’s defiance and demanded that he come apologize, but he refused.
• Velgrend prepared to discipline Veldora, but a prison-like seal suppressed her before she could act.
• Veldora realized Velgrend could not resist the seal and laughed at her.

Velgrend tried to break free of Rimuru’s seal and began to self-destruct, but a backup measure Mo Li had left inside Rimuru stopped her and sealed her power. As Ciel analyzed Veldora’s True Dragon Heart Core, Rimuru’s aura grew stronger, and Mo Li realized Rimuru had succeeded.

• Rimuru’s cage-like seal suppressed Velgrend, and Veldora laughed at her predicament.
• Velgrend struggled against the seal and began to self-destruct, terrifying Veldora, who begged Rimuru to release him.
• A dark golden phantom from Mo Li’s backup measure forced Velgrend’s scattered demonic aura back into her body and sealed her power.
• Ciel appeared in the Stomach Space and began analyzing Veldora’s body and True Dragon Heart Core.
• Rimuru radiated sacred white light as his aura grew stronger, and Mo Li recognized that he had succeeded.

Mo Li decided to convene a Demon Lord Banquet to confront hidden threats and draw the other Demon Lords into action. Guy and Velzard received his summons and realized that Morax, a fellow Maintainer, had called the banquet.

• Rimuru's body radiated sacred white light as his aura grew stronger, and Mo Li recognized that he had succeeded.
• Mo Li decided to confront Michael and Feldway's group by convening a Demon Lord Banquet.
• Guy and Velzard passed the time in the White Ice Palace while Raine and Misari worked as their maids.
• Mo Li's message arrived through the Demon King's Ring, and Guy saw that a Demon Lord wanted to convene a banquet.
• Guy told Velzard that the summons had come from Morax, the Geo Archon and a Maintainer equal in status to Guy.

Chii learned that Mo Li had called a Demon Lord Banquet in Liyue City, a sign that a grave crisis had arisen. Velzard agreed to accompany him, while Luminas and the other Demon Lords set out for the Demon Country Federation, where the banquet that could determine the world's fate was about to begin.

• Chii told Velzard that Mo Li was convening a Demon Lord Banquet and had asked him to bring her.
• Chii and Velzard agreed to attend the banquet in Liyue City, and Velzard asked Raine and Misari to prepare.
• Luminas received the summons and looked forward to seeing Li at the banquet.
• Milim, Dagruel, and Leon received messages through their Demon King's Rings and headed to the Demon Country Federation.

Mo Li convened a Demon Lord Banquet and asked Azdaha to join the coming battle, while Rimuru completed her second evolution in the Great Underground Labyrinth. The Demon Lords were summoned to the Demon Country Federation as Rimuru emerged with a vastly increased aura and upgraded equipment.

• Milim, Dagruel, and Leon received Mo Li’s messages through their Demon King's Rings and headed for the Demon Country Federation.
• Mo Li told Azdaha he was convening a Demon Lord Banquet and needed Azdaha’s strength for the coming conflict.
• Azdaha eagerly accepted the prospect of fighting powerful opponents after Mo Li assured him there would be plenty of enemies.
• Rimuru’s evolution finished, and she emerged in Mythical Grade attire with her evolved sword Nian Li.
• Mo Li and Azdaha recognized Rimuru’s enormous new magicule reserves and formidable aura.

Rimuru completed her second evolution and released Veldora from her Stomach Space, where he had narrowly survived Velgrend’s attempted self-destruction. Mo Li announced preparations for a Demon Lord Banquet as powerful presences approached the Demon Country Federation.

• Rimuru awakened after her evolution, and Mo Li acknowledged that her new strength made her a formidable powerhouse.
• Ruotuo reminded Rimuru to release Veldora, and she let him out of her Stomach Space.
• Veldora angrily explained that Velgrend had nearly self-destructed inside Rimuru, putting him at risk of becoming hero fragments.
• Veldora described how he survived, and Mo Li confirmed that a contingency he had placed inside Rimuru had protected him.
• Mo Li told the others to prepare for a Demon Lord Banquet, invite Dino and Ramiris, and discuss matters with the Demon Lords approaching the Demon Country Federation.

Mo Li called a Demon Lord Banquet in the Demon Country Federation to eliminate hidden dangers before the War of Heavens and Demons. Rimuru realized he was targeting holders of Angel-type/Virtue Series Ultimate Skills and began planning defenses for the gathering.

• Mo Li told Rimuru and Veldora to prepare for a Demon Lord Banquet and invite Dino and Ramiris as powerful auras approached.
• Azhdaha explained that Mo Li, not Guy, had called the banquet, and Veldora took pride in the Demon Country Federation hosting it.
• Rimuru asked Mo Li whether a secret threat had emerged, and he said he wanted to eliminate hidden dangers in advance.
• Rimuru connected Mo Li's plan to [Archangel's Dominion] and its ability to dominate holders of Angel-type/Virtue Series Ultimate Skills.
• Mo Li declared that the banquet would not follow its usual rules, and Rimuru decided to summon Chloe, Diablo, Xiao, and others for protection.