Ellen and her two companions looked at the man before them, their eyes filled with disbelief.
How could someone so good-looking exist in this world?
Rimuru spotted Lin Guang then, too, and shouted in delight, "Oh! Lin Guang! What brings you here?"
Hearing this, Lin Guang smiled gently and said, "My territory is nearby. I suddenly saw a pillar of fire erupt, so I came to see what was happening. I never expected to run into you."
At Lin Guang's words, Rimuru said a little sheepishly, "So you're right nearby! Sorry for disturbing you!"
Lin Guang smiled gently and looked up at the Flame Spirit Ifrit in midair. "Now isn't the time for that. Deal with this fellow first. Do you need my help?"
Not wanting to trouble Lin Guang, Rimuru shook his head and declined. "Thanks, but a friend of mine is inside this fellow's body. Leave him to me."
"And please take care of Ellen and the others!"
Lin Guang glanced at Ellen and her two companions and smiled gently. "No problem."
Seeing Lin Guang agree, Rimuru gave a slight nod, then charged resolutely toward the Flame Spirit Ifrit with Lanya.
Lin Guang knew that Ellen was more than an ordinary adventurer. She had another identity: the daughter of Duke Elalude of the Sorcerous Dynasty Salion.
She was also a key figure in helping Rimuru become an awakened Demon Lord.
In the original story, after Rimuru defeated and devoured the Boar's Head Emperor, who had evolved into the Boar's Head Demon Lord, Demon Lord Clayman saw him as a thorn in his side and took a series of actions against him.
He even sealed off Rimuru's territory while Rimuru was away and killed many of his subjects, Shion among them.
When Rimuru returned and saw the scene, he