Rimuru walked along, pondering the situation, and the more he thought about it, the more uneasy he felt.
Asgard may appear peaceful and prosperous now, but it is actually fraught with hidden dangers.
Dark Elves, Ragnarok, and all the ensuing chaos—each and every one of them was deadly.
How about we give Asgard some solid backup plans?
For example, could they bring in tough characters like the Ultimate Nullifier and Transformers to serve as garrison troops?
But as soon as the thought popped into his head, he immediately dismissed it.
Forget it, that's just wishful thinking, it's completely unrealistic.
The Ultimate Nullifier is alright; he's of average build and looks unassuming, so he can barely hide.
The sheer size of the Transformers is impossible to hide.
They're all towering mechs, and their designs are purely Earth-based futuristic.
Throwing Asgard, a place filled with the style of Asgard, into the scene creates a bizarre and jarring contrast.
Even a fool could see something was wrong at a glance; the incongruity was off the charts.
Even if Dark Elves -minded and have very limited imaginations, they would still be able to detect the problem.
Unless his brain is as smooth as a koala's.
After thinking it over and over, Rimuru suddenly had a flash of inspiration.
Yeah! Don't I still have a dragon locked up in my stomach space?
This is a ready-made top-tier fighter, perfectly suited to the Asgard environment!
Dragons are a staple of fantasy, so their presence in Asgard doesn't seem out of place at all.
There's absolutely no need to worry about safety; Thor is there to back you up.
With Thor's power, he can easily suppress the situation and there's absolutely no chance of trouble.
Moreover, Rimuru silently took stock of his own trump cards, instantly gaining confidence.
His current accumulation of experience is more than enough to make a major breakthrough.
Previously, he had traveled across dimensions, frantically borrowing the primal power of lords from various dimensions.
It has also absorbed and analyzed the special energy of the AllSpark, and its foundation is already frighteningly thick.
He also mastered the orthodox Rune Runes of Asgard and gained control of Asgard powers.
The newly acquired Eternal Flame and Casket of Ancient Winters are doubly top-tier enhancements.
Most importantly, there was the 20% access granted by Old Man Stan Lee.
All conditions are met, and the buff is fully stacked.
Absolutely qualified, he should evolve directly into Demon Lord!
What are you waiting for? Let's just get started!
However, evolution takes time and requires a period of quiet reflection.
Rimuru had already planned his next steps and intended to go to the Dwarf King's place first.
First, have the Dwarf King Eitri make a special set of divine armor for Pietro.
Since I don't know how long it will take for me to evolve on my own, I might as well pre-order it.
Once your Demon Lord evolution is complete and you wake up, just come and collect the finished product.
In addition, he also planned to have a good talk with the Dwarf King.
Take this opportunity to win over some of them and ask the dwarf king if he'd be willing to follow them in the future.
The thought of the Dwarf Race ' fate filled Rimuru with rage.
Thanos's actions in the movie were truly disgusting.
They keep talking about cosmic balance and randomly wiping out half of all life.
As a result, they turned around and slaughtered the entire Dwarves, leaving only Eitri as their leader, and even cut off his hand.
They even claim to never lie, but what the hell? So they're just playing word games?
He promised to guarantee your safety if you created the Infinity Gauntlet, and the Dwarf King believed him, only to have his entire race wiped out. It really was just a guarantee of your safety, since the other dwarves couldn't create the Infinity Gauntlet.
This has absolutely nothing to do with his principles; it's a classic case of using someone and then discarding them!
The Thanos in the comics is an absolute madman and bastard with no moral compass whatsoever.
The claim that they're afraid the dwarves will create another artifact to threaten them is pure nonsense and an excuse!
If they were truly afraid of top-tier races, then what did Gamora's people do to deserve this?
Weren't they also completely Thanos, their entire race wiped out?
The more I think about it, the more I realize Thanos is mentally ill, paranoid, and brutal!
He didn't even spare Asgard, where the entire race had fled after Ragnarok.
They directly Carnage half of the people of the Asgard; it's heartbreaking to even think about.
Asgard has so many gentle and beautiful young ladies, and righteous warriors.
In the end, he met a tragic end, all thanks to Thanos.
Rimuru angrier the more he thought about it, cursing inwardly, "What a fucking beast!"
He gritted his teeth and made up his mind that if he ever caught Thanos...
There's absolutely no way I'd let him off easy by beheading him!
This madman must be taught a lesson—what true suffering is!
In just a few seconds, Rimuru's facial expressions were absolutely priceless.
One moment he's frowning and holding his breath, the next he's gritting his teeth in indignation, and then he's deep in thought with a cold expression.
Thor followed beside him, along with the Asgard who were passing by.
They were all completely dumbfounded, their little heads filled with huge question marks.
Everyone was filled with wild confusion: What on earth is going on?
I was just enjoying the scenery, why is my mood suddenly so volatile?
Could it be that something's bothering you, or someone upset you?
A group of people stared at Rimuru, but no one dared to ask a question.
Rimuru quickly suppressed his anger and took a deep breath to calm down.
Putting aside those dreadful future scenarios, his eyes became exceptionally determined.
He turned to look at Thor, who looked completely bewildered, and spoke earnestly.
"Nothing much, let's go to the Dwarf King's place first. I need to discuss something important with him."
Thor looked at Rimuru had instantly regained his composure and become calm.
My mind is completely blank; I don't understand that emotional outburst at all.
If you can't figure it out, just give up and stop thinking about it. He nodded blankly in response.
They obediently took Rimuru and prepared to set off towards Nidavellir.
Thor, carrying Rimuru, traversed the stars and arrived in Nidavellir.
This is the Dwarven Forging Asgard, the most prestigious weapon-forging holy land in the entire universe.
Dwarf King Eitri, sensing the presence of Asgard, immediately came to greet him personally.
After all, Asgard is the suzerain state, and Thor is the prince of the Asgard; he must be given ample respect.
As a result, Thor adopted a straightforward approach.
He waved his hand and went straight to the Dwarf King.
"I'm not here to see you this time. My friend here needs to speak with you. His name is Rimuru."
Upon hearing this, the Dwarf King began to consider the matter carefully.
It was something that Thor would personally lead the way and escort to Nidavellir.
This seemingly petite stranger is definitely not an ordinary person!
Rimuru stood to the side, his eyes wide with amazement, truly seeing something amazing.
My God, these dwarves are outrageous! They're using a star as a forging furnace!
Forging weapons under the blazing light of a star? Who would believe that?
He couldn't help but mutter to himself frantically.
Given this extreme environment and this high-risk forging method,
How exactly have the Dwarves managed to survive peacefully for so many years?
He then looked up at the dwarf king walking towards him and froze instantly.
Rimuru cursed inwardly.
My beloved horse, who came up with this terrible name?!
Is this what they call a dwarf?
The dwarf king in front of him was ridiculously tall, almost three times his height!
His muscular physique and imposing presence exuded an overwhelming sense of intimidation.
Rimuru's composure instantly crumbled.
You call this a dwarf? Then what am I?
Wouldn't I become a miniature dwarf?!
Despite my inner turmoil, I still had to put on a show.
Noticing the dwarf king's gaze upon him,
Rimuru forced a polite smile, suppressing his embarrassment.
The Dwarf King was also looking Rimuru up and down, filled with curiosity.
What brings such a petite guest to Nidavellir?
Could it be that they've also come to have weapons forged by me?
He thought for a moment, then took the initiative to ask, his tone very respectful.
"Distinguished guest from afar, what brings you here?"
"We Dwarves have no other strengths, but we excel at forging divine weapons."
Rimuru chuckled softly and continued the conversation.
"What a coincidence! I came here specifically to have you forge weapons."
Upon hearing this, the Dwarf King breathed a huge sigh of relief.
Just make weapons! That's what I'm best at, I'm confident!
But looking at Rimuru's small figure, he couldn't help but feel puzzled.
With such a petite frame, what kind of weapons could she possibly use?
Perhaps it's about making some small accessories; it's really hard on one's eyes.
Rimuru saw right through his little scheme and quickly offered an explanation.
You've misunderstood, I didn't use it.
"It's a friend of mine who needs a custom-made weapon."
As soon as he finished speaking, Rimuru raised his hand and waved it gently.
A soft light and shadow appeared, instantly solidifying into Pietro's complete appearance.
He carefully explained his needs to the dwarf king, presenting them clearly and logically.
"It's him, my friend Pietro."
"He possesses extreme speed, faster than ordinary people can imagine."
"But its weaknesses are particularly obvious: its physical constitution is weak, and its defense is extremely poor."
"So I want you to build him a set of equipment that's perfectly suited for high speed and can make up for his weaknesses."
The Dwarf King stared at Pietro in the light and shadow for a few seconds, then slowly nodded.
Having roughly figured out the attribute requirements, I began to silently devise a forging plan.
His high-speed body was fragile, and he already knew which direction to forge it in.