Ch. 281The Living Tribunal
Key Plot Points and Events
- Rimuru meets the Goddess of Death again, who has undergone a personality change due to Rimuru's influence.
- The Goddess of Death takes Rimuru to her newly established Land of the Dead, where they spend time together.
- Rimuru receives the Reality Stone from the Goddess of Death and absorbs it, feeling a connection to the Heart of the Universe.
- Rimuru decides to eliminate Thanos as a potential threat but arrives too late to stop him from escaping the Shi'ar Empire's Galactic Prison.
- Rimuru encounters space pirates trying to flee with the Power Stone and takes it from them.
- Rimuru is targeted by the Living Tribunal, who accuses her of interfering with the multiverse by collecting the laws of the Five Great Gods.
- The Living Tribunal banishes Rimuru from her universe.
Character Developments
- The Goddess of Death's personality changes from a workaholic to someone who enjoys life while still working, thanks to Rimuru's influence.
- Rimuru becomes more determined to eliminate Thanos as a threat.
- Rimuru feels a growing sense of crisis and the temptation of "Infinite Completion" after absorbing the Reality Stone and Power Stone.
Significant Themes
- The consequences of Rimuru's actions on the multiverse.
- The struggle between Rimuru's desire for power and the potential dangers it poses.
- The intervention of the Living Tribunal in maintaining the balance of the multiverse.
Character Interactions
- Rimuru and the Goddess of Death: Their interaction shows the Goddess of Death's gratitude towards Rimuru and her newfound enjoyment of life.
- Rimuru and the space pirates: Rimuru teaches Star-Lord a lesson for trying to steal the Power Stone from her.
- Rimuru and the Living Tribunal: Their interaction highlights the Living Tribunal's role as a supreme being maintaining the balance of the multiverse and its judgment on Rimuru's actions.