A RACE AGAINST TIME Rimuru and his team are headed for the Holy Empire of Lubelius to organize the concert he promised Luminus, its leader. But as preparations continue, a fiendish conspiracy involving both demon lords is being laid out behind the scenes. There may not be much time for music after all…especially with a third demon lord on the hunt for a certain otherworlder in Rimuru’s care!
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…