Construction of the Cloudtop Heavenly Palace soon officially began, with a large number of Asgard craftsmen rushing to the selected high ground to work on carving stones and runes.
Rimuru knew in his heart that he wouldn't be able to live in this new house right now.
He still has a lot of things to deal with when he gets back to Earth.
Before leaving Asgard, he had to make a trip to Nidavellir to retrieve the armor that had been completed for Pietro.
Thor listened with a look of regret on his face and let out a heavy sigh.
"What a pity. You'll have to come back another time. By the time you set foot in Asgard again, the Cloudtop Heavenly Palace will surely be completed. You'll have to stay longer then."
Rimuru nodded slightly in agreement.
"Okay, no problem. But before I leave, I have a friend who needs to stay here. Could you please help me arrange a place for him to stay?"
Thor froze, his face filled with confusion.
friend?
Rimuru was the only one who came to Asgard at the time.
Could it be the giant dragon he'd been keeping in his stomach space?
Rimuru smiled faintly and nodded.
"That's right, it's that dragon. Now that I've ascended to the Demon Lord level, I can release it."
Thor's eyes lit up immediately, his interest instantly piqued.
"Let it out and take a look! It's been a long time since any dragon has stayed in Asgard."
Without wasting any words, Rimuru conjured a stable Clone form with a thought.
Then, it slowly released Veldora's long-sealed soul.
An enormous, dragon-shaped phantom slowly emerged, seemingly obscuring a small section of the sky.
Even in its mere soul form, the overwhelming pressure caused Thor to unconsciously clench his fists, secretly marveling at the terrifying power within him.
The Storm Dragon's soul went straight into that Clone.
In a short while, the Clone completely transformed into the original form of the giant dragon.
The enormous dragon coiled for a moment, then began to shrink, transforming into human form.
Its appearance and demeanor are exactly the same as Veldora in the anime.
Having just regained his freedom, Veldora immediately began to act out his teenage angst, tilting his head back and shouting loudly.
"I am Storm Dragon Veldora! I have finally returned to the world! Those who dare to defy me will be slain without mercy!"
Rimuru watched from the side, secretly letting out a huge sigh of relief.
Fortunately, even after completing his Demon Lord evolution, Veldora's personality remained unchanged.
It still tastes familiar, so good, so good.
Rimuru was completely relaxed, while Thor, standing to the side, was utterly dumbfounded.
The suffocating power of that dragon's soul was still vivid in my mind.
How did it become such a mess after landing?
This is completely at odds with the image of a powerful figure who Megatron in any region.
If Rimuru could read Thor's mind, he would definitely give him a preview of what Thor would look like in the future, just giving up on everything.
The once majestic Thor has turned his chest and abdominal muscles into fat, looking exactly like a homeless person wandering the streets.
He did not step forward to interrupt Veldora's tantrum.
After being imprisoned for so long, it's quite an achievement that they could maintain their mental state. They should be allowed to vent their frustrations.
After shouting, Veldora calmed down a bit, turned to look at Rimuru, and spoke with a hint of reproach in her voice.
"Hey, why are you so indifferent? Aren't you even a little bit excited to see me out of trouble?"
After saying that, he immediately raised his chin, his face full of smugness, and began to show off.
"Let me tell you! My unique skill, the Investigator, has evolved into the Lord of Investigation! Now I am a dragon wielding Ultimate Skill!"
Rimuru looked at his smug expression and couldn't help but smile.
He muttered to himself, "Good heavens, is he possessed by the Dragon King?"
He silently took stock of his family's assets.
What a coincidence! I just got a lot of good stuff too.
[Gained the Ultimate Skill [ Lord of Storms ]]
[Analyze the Infinite Prison to obtain the Ultimate Skill [ Lord of Vows ]]
Veldora is a dragon with Ultimate Skill, and she already has five of them.
[ Lord of Wisdom ] [ Lord of Gluttony ] [ Lord of Vows ] [ Lord of Storms ] [ The Law of Ash and Fire's Shared Origin ].
However, Rimuru didn't intend to reveal all his trump cards directly.
He's only just regained his freedom and finally unlocked new abilities, so let him be happy for a while. There's no need to dampen his spirits.
Veldora chuckled and put her arm around Rimuru's shoulder, laughing heartily.
Standing not far away, Thor watched this scene unfold before him, and was plunged into deep self-doubt.
Is this clown really the soul of that terrifyingly powerful dragon from just now?
Could something have gone wrong somewhere in the process?
Rimuru was buzzing from Veldora's excited shouts, and the loud laughter was drilling into his ears, making it hard for him to bear.
" Veldora, calm down for a bit and be quiet."
He gestured with his hand, pointing at Thor beside him.
"This is Thor, the Prince of Asgard. You will be staying here for the time being; he will arrange your food and lodging."
The Storm Dragon, which had been laughing maniacally, gradually calmed down.
He looked Thor up and down, never expecting that the blond, muscular man before him was actually a god from Asgard, and a prince at that.
He immediately struck what he considered a cool pose and introduced himself confidently.
"I am Storm Dragon Veldora! Rimuru's beloved brother and confidant!"
Thor fell silent as he watched him gesticulate wildly, exuding an over-the-top, childish aura.
I thought my group was quite outgoing, but compared to this guy, we were as reserved as greenhorn recruits.
Seeing this, Thor couldn't back down. His bold nature was brought out, and he took a step forward and responded loudly.
"I am Thor Odinson, god of thunder, strength, war, agriculture, and weather, Prince of Asgard, and also a friend of Rimuru."
When a long list of divine titles was read out, Veldora's eyes lit up instantly.
To be able to carry so many titles, one's abilities must be quite impressive.
If he is only a prince, then wouldn't the king who rules this place be even more terrifying in power?
Both of them were straightforward and chatted enthusiastically, finding themselves getting along very well and acting as if they were old friends who had known each other for a long time, completely leaving Rimuru standing there.
Rimuru stood to the side, his eye twitching slightly.
Tony and Venom are already a formidable pair, but if these two were to get together, who knows what outrageous new things they'd create.
He quickly interrupted the two who were getting more and more engrossed in their conversation.
" Veldora, I know you're happy to be free, but don't get too caught up in your joy yet. There's a big problem that needs your help."
Veldora, who was engrossed in the conversation, suddenly turned around, his face full of confusion.
In his memory, Rimuru had just completed his ascension to Demon Lord, and his power was now vastly different from what it used to be.
Even he couldn't solve this problem, so why would he need to ask me for help?
"Hmm? With your current abilities, is there anything you can't handle?"