A meeting of demonic minds! Newly minted demon lord Rimuru has received word of a special assembly of all ten demon lords known as the Walpurgis Council. It just so happens that the topic of this particular meeting is how to best punish Rimuru for assuming his new title without their permission. Fortunately, he’s got friends in high places who are willing to vouch for his authenticity, and this council could be the perfect opportunity to get revenge on the demon lord Clayman for the violence he brought to Tempest. Is this blobby big shot cunning enough to kill two birds with one stone?
After calming Liskal’s rage, Sena and Keith return to the royal capital of Vekral, where they’re in for a double whammy of a shock. Not only has the news that Sena is a caller spread like wildfire, but the kingdom has also proclaimed to the masses that Keith and Sena are engaged! Vekral’s rulers intend to use Sena’s powers as a political bargaining chip, and their posturing is immediately noticed: The neighboring kingdom of Phondona, with the fire dragon king in captivity, threatens war and demands to see the caller in the flesh. As Sena grapples with the gravity of her new role, Keith goes on the alert when Phondona’s emperor gets a little too touchy with her…