Chapter Summaries

Ramiris found hope of recovering her former strength and, overwhelmed by emotion, clung to Mo Li for comfort. Although he respected her resilience, Rimuru, Milim, and Guy realized she was lingering in his arms on purpose, leaving her facing their anger.

• Ramiris cried when she learned she might recover, and the Demon Lords celebrated the possibility of her return as the Elf Queen.
• Ramiris calmed down in Mo Li's embrace but secretly decided to stay there longer.
• Mo Li admired Ramiris's endurance through ten thousand years of reincarnation and considered helping her even without her contributions or friendship with Rimuru.
• Rimuru noticed Ramiris was deliberately clinging to Mo Li, while Milim began to suspect the same.
• Guy watched with amusement as Rimuru and Milim grew furious, deciding not to help Ramiris this time.

Ramiris clung to Mo Li while Rimuru, Milim, Luminas, and Guy reacted with anger or jealousy. Mo Li realized Ramiris had fallen asleep in his arms, and a blue-haired girl stepped forward to intervene.

• Guy watched the tense scene and decided not to help Ramiris, while Rimuru and Milim grew increasingly furious.
• Luminas and Guy resented Ramiris for clinging to Mo Li, and Guy looked toward Rimuru and Milim as possible actors.
• Milim, unable to act because she felt guilty, hoped Rimuru would intervene; Xiao and Testarossa remained nearby without stepping in.
• Mo Li realized Ramiris had fallen asleep in his arms and felt at a loss.
• A blue-haired girl stepped forward in front of Mo Li.

Ramiris fell asleep in Mo Li’s arms while Rimuru grew furious at what she thought was Ramiris deliberately clinging to him. Mo Li explained that Ramiris was in a deep coma, and the chapter ended with Rimuru realizing she had simply fallen asleep and becoming even angrier.

• Ramiris stayed motionless in Mo Li’s arms, leaving him helpless as he realized she had fallen asleep.
• Rimuru confronted Ramiris and demanded that she get out of Ari’s arms, but Ramiris did not respond.
• Dino and the other Demon Lords feared Rimuru would punish Ramiris, while Milim watched in surprise.
• Mo Li told Rimuru that Ramiris could not hear her because she had fallen into a deep coma.
• Raine pointed out that Ramiris had merely fallen asleep, and Rimuru erupted in anger.

At the gathering, everyone learned that Ramiris had fallen asleep, and Milim and Rimuru eagerly took her from Mo Li. Mo Li trusted them to care for her, but Guy questioned that judgment after seeing their threatening behavior toward the sleeping fairy.

• Raine revealed that Ramiris had fallen asleep, and Mo Li confirmed it.
• Milim tried to take Ramiris from Mo Li, but Rimuru backed her up by arguing that it was inappropriate for a man to hold Ramiris.
• Mo Li transferred Ramiris gently into Rimuru’s hands, and Milim joined her.
• After Mo Li returned to his seat, Guy warned him that handing Ramiris to Milim and Rimuru might have been hasty.
• Mo Li insisted that Rimuru and Milim valued their friendship with Ramiris, though he answered uncertainly when Guy asked if he was sure.

Guy speculated that Rimuru had the best chance of winning Mo Li’s affection after the coming war, and considered changing his form to pursue him. Mo Li said he needed more time to investigate Ramiris’s problem, though he could restore her if recovery was all she needed.

• Mo Li said Rimuru and Milim valued their friendship with Ramiris and probably would not cause trouble, while Guy doubted he understood how strongly they felt about him.
• Guy privately reasoned that Mo Li would postpone romance until the world was at peace and that Rimuru would likely win his affection.
• Guy considered changing his form to pursue Mo Li and set aside his feelings about Velzard for the time being.
• Guy asked when Mo Li would resolve Ramiris’s problem, and Mo Li said he had clues but needed enough time to solve it completely.

Guy asked Mo Li when he could resolve Ramiris's condition, and Mo Li explained that her recent reincarnation left her too weak for anything but a gentle, lengthy treatment. The conversation turned to the Star King Dragon, leaving Guy lamenting that Mo Li and his old friend had never met.

• Guy asked Mo Li when he planned to resolve Ramiris's problem, and Mo Li said complete treatment would take time.
• Mo Li explained that Ramiris's weakness after her recent Iterative Reincarnation made gentle treatment necessary to protect her life.
• Guy agreed that Ramiris was too weak and reflected on how she repeatedly shifted between extraordinary strength and helplessness.
• Mo Li regretted never meeting the Star King Dragon, and Guy said he and others shared that regret.
• Guy said Mo Li and the Star King Dragon would likely have become friends, and speculated that the Star King Dragon might have entrusted Mo Li with Guy's current responsibility.

Guy reflected on how much easier his work as Mediator had become since Mo Li took on the role of World Sustainer, while Mo Li reaffirmed his commitment to their contract. Luminas watched Mo Li and Guy talk, eager to approach the man she liked.

• Guy said Li would have been trusted with Veldanava's responsibility if they had met in the past.
• Mo Li pointed out that he had already signed an exclusive contract with Guy to maintain the world's safety and order.
• Guy admitted he wanted to retire but feared Mo Li might leave before finding a successor.
• Mo Li said he would fulfill their contract to the end as its maker and witness.
• Luminas watched Mo Li with growing impatience and resolved to get what she wanted from him.

The Demon Lord Banquet ended with the Demon Lords waiting for Mo Li to speak, while Guy deliberately provoked him. Mo Li finally struck Guy and bound him to his seat, leaving Guy unable to escape.

• The Demon Lord Banquet ended, but the Demon Lords stayed and turned their attention to Mo Li, awaiting his final arrangements.
• Milim stopped eating and sat properly, while Ramiris dragged herself back to her seat and Dino, Leon, and Luminas remained unusually alert.
• Guy teased Mo Li and repeatedly poked his arm to provoke him, while Raine marveled at his audacity and Misari watched helplessly.
• Mo Li smacked Guy into his seat and bound him and the seat with a golden rope.
• Guy discovered he could not break free and realized he had gone too far.

Mo Li bound Guy to his throne with a Mythical Grade Immortal Binding Rope empowered by the Authority of Rock, leaving Guy unable to escape or draw his sword. The other Demon Lords watched as Raine and Misari wondered when he would break free, while Veldanava realized he had been set up.

• Mo Li slapped Guy back into his seat and bound him and his throne with the Immortal Binding Rope.
• Guy struggled against the rope, but it tightened with his strength, and he realized Mo Li's power kept him trapped.
• The other Demon Lords watched Guy's predicament, while Raine asked Misari when Guy would break free.
• Misari admitted she did not know and wondered if Guy might be unable to escape.
• Veldanava recognized that Mo Li had empowered the rope and concluded that Guy could not escape unless Mo Li released him.

Milim and the other Demon Kings realized Guy was bound by Ari’s Mythical Grade Immortal Binding Rope, empowered by Morax, and mocked or marveled at his predicament. Rimuru learned why Guy could not escape and mused about Ari’s wealth, while Luminas focused on finding a way to invite Li.

• Milim sensed Guy’s predicament and laughed at him, taunting him for being tied up by Ari.
• Rimuru watched Guy struggle as Ciel explained that the Mythical Grade rope carried Morax’s power and could restrain him.
• Rimuru thought about Ari’s expensive weapon and his habit of charging purchases to her account.
• Dino recognized the rope as a Mythical Grade weapon comparable to Cracked Fang, while Leon delighted in seeing Guy suffer.
• Luminas was surprised Guy could not escape but turned her attention to inviting Li.

Raine and Misari reflected on Guy’s repeated defeats at Mo Li’s hands while Guy failed to escape the Immortal Binding Rope. Mo Li ignored Guy’s pleas and silenced his howling, leaving him bound and unable to speak.

• Raine recalled how Mo Li had repeatedly beaten Guy and others, and Misari agreed that Guy had never gained the upper hand against him.
• Guy struggled against the Immortal Binding Rope but found that his King of Pride could not copy or analyze its power.
• Guy admitted defeat and asked Mo Li to loosen the rope, but Mo Li ignored him.
• Guy began shouting and pleading, so Mo Li sealed his mouth with a flash of golden light.

Mo Li silenced Guy after Guy pleaded and harassed him while bound to the Demon King Throne. Guy refused to use King of Pride to break the spell, and the onlookers watched his humiliation as Mo Li considered testing more spells on him.

• Guy shouted and pleaded with Mo Li, who used Silence Spell to seal his mouth.
• Guy refused to use King of Pride to replicate the spell or escape the Immortal Binding Rope because he wanted Mo Li to remove it himself.
• Mo Li explained that he had developed Silence Spell to quiet Rimuru and Milim and planned to test more techniques on Guy.
• Guy continued making muffled noises, so Mo Li cast Silence Spell again and stopped him from making any sound.
• Raine, Misari, Velzard, and the Demon Kings watched Guy bound and silenced, while Raine marveled at his patience.

Velzard grew jealous of the acknowledgment and affection Guy showed Morax, while Mo Li prepared to end the meeting. The chapter left Mo Li wondering why Luminas was still seated on the Demon King Throne.

• Raine nearly insulted Guy for enduring so much to pursue Morax, while Misari approved of her restraint.
• Velzard realized Guy’s tolerance and sincerity toward Morax made him a greater rival than Rudra or Leon Cromwell.
• Velzard despaired at being unable to challenge Morax, then resolved to use her trump card against Guy.
• The Demon Kings stayed silent after Guy was tied up and silenced, and Mo Li decided the meeting should end.
• Mo Li noticed Luminas still sitting on the Demon King Throne and wondered why she had not left.

As the Demon Lord Banquet ended, Luminas asked Mo Li to let her stay in his territory as a friend, revealing a connection that surprised the other Demon Kings. Her words left Mo Li troubled and everyone else curious about their relationship.

• Mo Li prepared to end the meeting but noticed Luminas still seated and asked whether she had anything else to discuss.
• Luminas called Mo Li her friend and asked to stay in his territory for a day or two.
• The attendees stopped to watch, while Raine tried to bring out snacks for the gossip and Misari scolded her.
• Rimuru and Milim grew wary after recognizing the significance of Luminas calling Mo Li “Li.”
• Mo Li looked troubled as Luminas's request and their apparent closeness drew everyone's curiosity.

Luminas arranged to stay in the Demon Country Federation for a few days, hoping Mo Li would take the form of Li and reconnect with her. Mo Li agreed, leaving Rimuru upset that Luminas would get to see a form she had long wanted him to take.

• Mo Li tried to persuade Luminas to return to the Holy Imperial Nation as war approached, but she said she had left Hinata in charge.
• Luminas explained that Hinata could manage the nation and that she would stay only briefly, revealing she had planned the visit in advance.
• Mo Li accepted Luminas's stay and decided to treat it as a chance to catch up with an old friend as Li.
• Rimuru felt envious and resentful when she realized Mo Li would likely take the form of Li for Luminas.

Rimuru resented that Mo Li had agreed to stay with Luminas, believing he would transform into Li for her, while Guy’s jealousy erupted at the prospect. Mo Li silenced Guy with eight spells, and Luminas returned to her seat after securing his agreement to stay.

• Rimuru sulked because Mo Li had repeatedly refused to transform into Li for her, yet had agreed to stay at Luminas’s request.
• Guy broke through one Silence Spell and made his jealousy of Luminas and Mo Li’s agreement unmistakable, stirring the [King of Envy] within Velzard.
• Mo Li placed seven additional Silence Spells on Guy and reinforced the original, leaving him unable to speak.
• The Demon Lords watched Guy’s silencing and chose not to interfere, while Mo Li ignored Guy and felt satisfied that he could not bother him.
• Luminas returned to her seat, aware that Guy loved Li while Li regarded Guy as a friend and found his pursuit troublesome.

Luminas assessed Morax’s potential romantic rivals and concluded that Guy posed the greatest threat despite Rimuru’s advantages. She did not know that Guy had never had a chance with Morax.

• Luminas considered Guy’s attraction to Li and judged that his persistence made him a serious rival for Morax.
• Luminas thought Rimuru had many advantages with Morax but was too timid to secure their relationship.
• Luminas dismissed Milim and Ramiris as genuine rivals because she believed Morax saw Milim as a younger sister.
• Luminas considered Morax’s many admirers, including Ultima and a gray-haired woman from the Demon Lord Banquet, but set the latter aside because she was in Gui Li Country.
• Luminas decided Guy was the rival she needed to take seriously because of his deep friendship and hidden ties with Morax.
• Guy had never had a chance with Morax, though Luminas did not know it.

Mo Li accepted that Luminas and Milim would stay, then planned to strengthen the Demon Country Federation for its coming conflict with the Empire and the Angel Clan. Leon departed for the Golden Country with Xiao accompanying him.

• Luminas refused to leave, and Mo Li accepted her decision; Milim also showed no intention of departing, so he let her stay.
• Mo Li planned to awaken Freya and Carrion as True Demon Kings and help his subordinates obtain Ultimate Skills before the next war.
• Mo Li resolved to build the Demon Country Federation's strength rather than defeat the Empire and Angel Clan alone, and considered calling Guizhong back to pursue a breakthrough.
• Leon asked to return to the Golden Country to handle its affairs, and Mo Li permitted him to go with Xiao as his escort.
• Leon accepted Xiao's company, understanding that Xiao would both protect him and monitor him.

Mo Li assigned Xiao to escort Leon to the Golden Country, and Leon accepted the arrangement despite fearing that Michael could control him through King of Purity. Reassured by Xiao’s strength and loyalty, Leon looked forward to staying safely with Chloe during the War of Heavens and Demons.

• Mo Li ordered Xiao to accompany Leon and protect him, and Leon calmly accepted.
• Leon reflected on his vulnerability to Michael’s Archangel’s Dominion and feared that he could be forced to hurt Chloe.
• Leon recalled agreeing to house arrest rather than risk becoming a danger to Chloe or others, and hoped he and Chloe could sit out the war together.
• Xiao accepted Mo Li’s order with unwavering respect and loyalty.
• Leon assessed Xiao as stronger than himself and felt reassured that Xiao could protect the Golden Country.

Leon left the Demon Lord Banquet for the Golden Country with Xiao, while Mo Li secretly gave Xiao a protective contingency. Mo Li ended the meeting and left Rimuru with the arrangements, then ordered him to gather every awakened being for a lesson.

• Leon departed to settle the Golden Country's affairs and planned to seek help from his master, Silvia, while Xiao followed him on Morax's orders.
• Mo Li sent a dark golden streak into Xiao to protect him from danger, a gesture Guy and Milim noticed.
• Raine realized Xiao had been assigned to guard the Frozen Land Continent, but Misari stopped her from objecting.
• Mo Li ended the meeting and delegated lodging and other arrangements to Rimuru, leaving Guy to cover his own expenses.
• Before vanishing, Mo Li told Rimuru to gather every awakened being so he could teach them.