Chapter Summaries

Ultima and Testarossa discussed the danger posed by someone who might rebel against Lord Emperor, and Carrera arrived, suspecting them of treason. After they explained their earlier remarks, Carrera condemned them for saying something so dangerous.

• Ultima reflected on Lord Emperor’s power and reaffirmed that she would never betray him.
• Carrera arrived and accused Testarossa and Ultima of harboring rebellious thoughts.
• Testarossa declared her absolute loyalty to Lord Emperor, and Ultima insisted that she was just as loyal.
• Carrera and Ultima nearly fought until Testarossa intervened and urged them to focus on the matter at hand.
• Testarossa explained their earlier treasonous-sounding discussion to Carrera, who reacted in disbelief.

Carrera reacted with alarm when Testarossa explained that she and Ultima had discussed sowing discord between Morax and Rimuru, since Carrera was loyal to both lords. Ultima dismissed Carrera from the discussion, leaving Testarossa as her only intended partner.

• Testarossa told Carrera about the rebellious ideas she and Ultima had discussed.
• Carrera condemned the plan and warned that it could get Testarossa and Ultima ostracized, stripped of their posts, or driven from the Demon Country Federation.
• Testarossa recognized that Carrera was loyal to Rimuru as well as Morax, while her own loyalty belonged solely to Morax.
• Ultima showed that she understood Carrera’s loyalties and urged her to calm down.
• Ultima told Carrera to leave if she was not interested and said that she and Testarossa could discuss the matter without her.

Carrera questioned Ultima and Testarossa about their proposal, but agreed to discuss it after they swore that their actions were for Lord Emperor and the Demon Country Federation. The chapter left them poised to explain their plan, insisting its purpose was for Lord Emperor.

• Ultima told Carrera to leave if she was unwilling to help, but Testarossa insisted that Carrera was essential to the discussion.
• Testarossa and Ultima swore that they would never harm Lord Emperor and that their actions served him and the Demon Country Federation.
• Carrera accepted their assurances and sat down to hear the proposal.
• Carrera asked who had raised the topic, and Ultima admitted she had brought it up while Testarossa had shared the idea for a long time.
• Carrera asked what they hoped to achieve, and Ultima and Testarossa answered together that it was for Lord Emperor.

Carrera agreed to hear Ultima and Testarossa out because they all served the Lord Emperor, then learned that Ultima hated Rimuru for occupying a special place in his heart. Ultima warned that Rimuru’s growing reputation and the Emperor’s feelings for her could threaten his majesty, leaving Carrera and Testarossa questioning whether Rimuru had become a weakness.

• Carrera asked why Ultima and Testarossa had raised the subject, and they said it was for the Lord Emperor.
• Carrera joined their discussion and asked Ultima when her rebellious thoughts had begun.
• Ultima said she had never felt respect or admiration for Rimuru and hated her for being special to the Lord Emperor.
• Ultima admitted she envied Rimuru’s place in the Emperor’s heart and feared his feelings could lead him to ruin.
• Carrera and Testarossa considered whether Rimuru’s special treatment could become the Emperor’s weakness as Ultima listed Rimuru’s growing titles and reputation.

Ultima warned Testarossa and Carrera that Rimuru’s growing power and influence could threaten Lord Emperor if their interests ever diverged. Carrera agreed to consider their course of action but set firm limits against harming Lord Emperor or the Demon Country Federation.

• Ultima argued that Rimuru’s reputation and activity had grown excessive, and suggested that all twelve of the Twelve Guardian Saints King might possess Ultimate Skills.
• Testarossa agreed with Ultima and said they could not rely on Rimuru remaining loyal to Lord Emperor forever.
• Ultima and Testarossa waited for Carrera to decide whether she would stand with them.
• Carrera asked what they wanted her to do and declared that she would not harm Lord Emperor or do anything detrimental to the Demon Country Federation.

Ultima and Testarossa convinced Carrera to hear their proposal after confirming that none of them would betray Lord Emperor or harm the Demon Country Federation. Ultima rejected spreading rumors about Lord Rimuru or attacking the Twelve Guardian Saints Kings, leaving her plan undisclosed.

• Carrera demanded that Ultima and Testarossa promise not to harm Lord Emperor or the Demon Country Federation, and they agreed.
• Ultima swore that she would take her own life if she ever harmed Lord Emperor.
• Carrera asked Ultima to explain her plan and said she would not spread rumors about Lord Rimuru or hunt down her subordinates.
• Carrera warned that the Twelve Guardian Saints Kings were too powerful to attack, especially Diablo and Ze'Chion.
• Ultima said she had no intention of crossing those taboos and feared that Lord Emperor would punish her if she did.

Ultima, Carrera, and Testarossa discussed how to prepare for Rimuru’s growing influence without violating taboos or defying the Emperor. Ultima proposed becoming the Emperor’s shadow and projection in the world, leaving Carrera and Testarossa stunned.

• Ultima warned that spreading rumors about Rimuru or harming the Twelve Guardian Saints King would bring severe punishment from the Emperor.
• Testarossa explained that those actions would damage the Demon Country Federation and could lead to the Primordial Demons’ expulsion or imprisonment.
• Carrera asked how they could guard against or restrain Rimuru, and Ultima clarified that she wanted precautions, not restraint.
• Ultima declared that she wanted to become the Emperor’s shadow and projection in the world.
• Ultima told Carrera and Testarossa that this would give them the qualifications and ability to guard against threats beyond their limits.

Ultima proposed that she, Carrera, and Testarossa become Lord Emperor’s shadow emissaries and exercise his authority in the mortal world, hoping to restrain Lord Rimuru and guard against threats. Testarossa agreed the idea had merit but questioned how they could earn that role given their low seniority.

• Ultima told Carrera and Testarossa that she wanted to become Lord Emperor’s shadow and projection in the mortal world.
• Ultima explained that becoming his representative could let them act beyond their current status and guard against dangers that exceeded all limits.
• Carrera reacted with shock and accused Ultima of seeking to divide Lord Emperor’s authority from Lord Rimuru.
• Testarossa called the proposal a good method but asked how they could become emissaries when the Twelve Guardian Saints Kings and the Immortal Assembly had greater seniority.

Ultima outlined a plan for her, Carrera, and Testarossa to become Lord Emperor’s shadow emissaries despite their low seniority. She identified Rimuru as their greatest obstacle and decided to win over someone important to Lord Emperor.

• Testarossa questioned whether the three of them had enough seniority to serve as Lord Emperor’s shadows and representatives.
• Ultima said she had already devised a way, and Carrera eagerly asked her to explain it.
• Ultima argued that being personally named and given bodies by Lord Emperor gave them an advantage over Lord Rimuru’s Twelve Guardian Saints King.
• Ultima said the Immortal Assembly lacked interest in power and that its members’ desire for emissary status could be negotiated.
• Testarossa pointed out that Rimuru was their main obstacle, so Ultima proposed winning over someone who mattered greatly to Lord Emperor.

Ultima revealed that the three demons planned to win Xiao over so his standing with Morax could help them gain the authority they sought. Testarossa and Carrera agreed he was an ideal candidate, but Carrera wondered how they could persuade him.

• Ultima named Xiao, the Guardian Yaksha and Great Sage of Demon Subjugation, as the ally she intended to recruit.
• Ultima ruled out Azhdaha because he stood beyond their reach and Guizhong because she was distant and difficult to approach.
• Ultima explained that Xiao’s status, responsibilities, and position in Morax’s heart made him the best candidate.
• Ultima argued that Xiao’s absolute loyalty to Morax would make him easy to persuade if their plan benefited Morax.
• Testarossa endorsed Xiao as a perfect candidate, and Carrera questioned how they could win him over since she barely knew him.

Ultima explained how she planned to recruit Xiao into her scheme to seize power from Rimuru, arguing that his loyalty to Lord Emperor would draw him in. She intended to let Xiao supervise the plan openly, leaving him little room to refuse without appearing disloyal.

• Carrera worried that Xiao would never join their plan because he respected Rimuru and would have no reason to help them.
• Ultima and Testarossa revealed that they had already considered how to recruit Xiao, and Carrera relaxed when she realized they had a solution.
• Ultima said Xiao’s loyalty to Lord Emperor meant he would support anything that benefited Lord Emperor.
• Carrera asked whether Xiao might stop the plan instead of joining it, but Ultima said she would ask him to supervise their actions openly.
• Ultima reasoned that if Xiao still opposed them after seeing their intentions, they could accuse him of acting against Lord Emperor’s interests.

Ultima outlined a scheme to bring Xiao into a plan against the Great Sage of Demon Subjugation, relying on his loyalty to Lord Emperor to make refusal difficult. She then hinted that the plan would extend beyond the Demon Country Federation and target the roles of World Maintainer and Mediator.

• Ultima proposed using Xiao’s loyalty to Lord Emperor to pressure him into joining the scheme against the Great Sage of Demon Subjugation.
• Testarossa praised Ultima’s plan and argued that Xiao would not tell Lord Emperor because he lacked definite evidence and feared damaging Lord Rimuru’s relationship with him.
• Ultima explained that drawing Xiao into the plan would make it difficult for him to leave, while his seniority and status would let the three demons act more freely.
• Carrera accepted that she would follow the plan and hoped it would not be exposed.
• Ultima said the Demon Country Federation was only the first step and questioned whether the World Maintainer and Mediator roles should continue as they were.

Ultima proposed abolishing Guy’s role as Mediator, arguing that Mo Li should be the world’s sole Sustainer. Carrera and Testarossa agreed that Guy should step down, but they decided to complete the Shadow Plan before considering any move against him.

• Ultima suggested that the title of World Sustainer was redundant and that the position of Mediator had lasted too long.
• Carrera supported Ultima’s proposal and said Guy should give up his position in favor of Mo Li.
• Testarossa agreed that Guy should step down, calling his continued harassment of Mo Li unacceptable.
• Testarossa warned that Guy was too powerful for them to challenge at present.
• Ultima said they would focus on completing their Shadow Plan before acting against Guy.

Ultima, Carrera, and Testarossa agreed to postpone their Shadow Plan until the situation stabilized, since the approaching War of Heavens and Demons made causing trouble too risky. They decided to use the war to gain strength and merits, setting their sights on Michael and Feldway.

• Ultima said they would not attack Guy and that their priority was completing the Shadow Plan.
• Carrera suggested waiting for the Great Sage of Demon Subjugation to return from Golden Country, reminiscing about her past attacks there.
• Ultima and Testarossa rejected Carrera’s idea of acting immediately, and Ultima reminded her that the approaching war made the timing dangerous.
• Testarossa said they should strengthen themselves and earn merits during the War of Heavens and Demons before pursuing the Shadow Plan.
• Carrera targeted Michael, while Ultima considered taking down Feldway through underhanded tactics.

Testarossa warned Ultima and Carrera not to challenge Michael or Feldway before earning merit by fighting more manageable opponents. The three Primordial Demons then turned to mastering their powers in Lord Emperor’s Rock King Grotto-heaven.

• Testarossa proposed earning merit by fighting in the War of Heavens and Demons, while Ultima and Carrera eyed Michael and Feldway as targets.
• Testarossa cautioned Ultima and Carrera that Michael and Feldway were too dangerous to challenge directly and advised them to target other angels and fighters instead.
• Ultima agreed to build up merit before attempting to attack Feldway, and listed the Three Demon Commanders, other angels, Seraphim, and Imperial officers among her targets.
• Ultima lamented that there might not be enough powerful enemies to go around and suspected Feldway and Michael were plotting to bring in more forces.
• Testarossa, Ultima, and Carrera sat down to contemplate their powers and master the law authority bestowed by Lord Emperor.

Testarossa, Ultima, and Carrera meditated to master the law authority granted by Lord Emperor. Meanwhile, Diablo, Ze'Chion, and Benimaru faced off in a three-way melee on the Great Underground Labyrinth’s hundredth floor, leaving the onlookers stunned by their power.

• Testarossa began contemplating the law authority she had received from Lord Emperor, and Ultima and Carrera joined her.
• Diablo, Ze'Chion, and Benimaru took their positions on the arena for a three-way melee.
• The three Guardian Kings released purple, black, and red auras that intertwined above the arena.
• Nine Demon Luo and Gaviru marveled at the gap between the three fighters, while Old Man White praised Benimaru’s strength.
• Gobta expressed surprise at Benimaru’s power, and Old Man White flicked his forehead and pointed out that the fighters’ auras and the arena remained contained.

Gobta questioned Old Man White about the battle between Benimaru and the other fighters, but his master warned him to watch quietly after repeatedly smacking him for his insolence. Old Man White admitted that he could not predict which of the three Awakened Demon Kings would win, leaving Gobta to watch the fight unfold.

• Gobta was shocked to learn that Old Man White had not been a match for the fighters, but Old Man White pointed out that the arena and its surroundings showed no damage.
• Old Man White flicked Gobta for badmouthing him, and Gobta angrily cursed his master until Old Man White reached for his sword.
• Gobta clung to Old Man White's leg and begged for mercy, so Old Man White sheathed his sword and told him to watch the fight.
• Gobta asked whether Lord Benimaru would win, and Old Man White said the three fighters were too powerful and had too many unknown trump cards to judge the outcome.

Benimaru, Diablo, and Ze'Chion broke the balance of their aura clash and prepared to begin their real battle. As the crowd watched, Shion revealed that her Ultimate Skill had awakened and claimed she could fight the three of them.

• Nine Demon Luo and Yapitto shielded the crowd from the powerful auras pouring off the arena and acknowledged the three fighters' strength.
• Shion stood against the arena's pressure and revealed that her Ultimate Skill, King of Tyranny, had awakened.
• Shion told Gobta that she could have joined the fight if she had arrived earlier and planned to challenge the fighters afterward.
• Benimaru broke the balance between the three auras, and Diablo and Ze'Chion agreed that the main battle should begin.

Benimaru, Diablo, and Ze'Chion began their true battle, with Diablo recognizing that Ze'Chion had grown strong enough to threaten him. The spectators realized the three had already been fighting at incredible speed.

• Benimaru declared the prelude over, and Ze'Chion agreed that the real battle should begin.
• Diablo accepted the challenge and watched Ze'Chion warily, acknowledging his strength and unusual Insect Race bloodline.
• Gobta mistook the motionless figures for a delay until Old Man White struck him and told him to watch carefully.
• The three fighters vanished from their original positions and clashed at tremendous speed in the arena.
• Gobta and the other spectators saw the battle unfold and marveled at the trio's power.

Diablo, Benimaru, and Ze'Chion fought in a three-way melee, each using their full strength. The battle continued with all three trading attacks across the arena.

• Gobta watched the three combatants move at blinding speed and realized their earlier figures had been afterimages.
• Benimaru charged Diablo and struck with Purple Lotus, but Diablo blocked the sword with his claw.
• Benimaru and Diablo began fighting at close range, exchanging sword strikes and claw attacks.
• Ze'Chion joined the fight with sudden knife-hand strikes, reminding Benimaru and Diablo that the match was a three-way melee.
• Diablo, Benimaru, and Ze'Chion fought together in earnest, wielding demonic energy, crimson flames, and flashing blades.