Ch. 401Cutting Space
Key Plot Points and Events
- Shirou Emiya declines attending a meeting with the Dwarf King, Gaza, focusing on completing a new Magic.
- Rimuru understands and respects Shirou's decision, knowing he's busy.
- Shirou plans to downplay his presence and let others handle state affairs, as his departure is approaching.
- Shirou studies a new incantation provided by the Wisdom King, which allows cutting out a piece of space and integrating it into a habitable pocket dimension.
- Shirou decides to perform the cutting underground to minimize potential hazards.
- Gobta is assigned to dig the hole for the space cutting.
- Veldora visits Shirou, accompanied by Rimuru, who seeks Shirou's accompaniment to the Demon Lord Banquet.
Character Developments
- Shirou Emiya: Focuses on completing his new Magic, plans to step back from state affairs, and prepares for his departure.
- Rimuru: Shows understanding and respect for Shirou's decision, seeks Shirou's accompaniment to the Demon Lord Banquet.
- Veldora: Becomes friends with Shirou, visits him for delicious food, and accompanies Rimuru to meet Shirou.
Significant Themes
- Shirou's impending departure and his plans to step back from state affairs.
- The new incantation's potential and the responsibility of its use.
- Friendship and camaraderie between Shirou, Rimuru, and Veldora.
Character Interactions
- Shirou and Rimuru: They discuss Shirou's absence from the meeting and Rimuru seeks Shirou's accompaniment to the Demon Lord Banquet.
- Shirou and Veldora: They interact as friends, with Veldora visiting Shirou for food.
- Shirou and Shuna: They discuss the progress of the six-nation conference and the engineering project Shirou assigned to Gobta.