"Has Hinata... failed?"
King Edmaris stared at the demon lord-like figure descending from the sky. His face drained of all color. His body trembled so violently that he could barely remain standing.
From her presence alone, it was obvious.
This was no ordinary monster.
Her strength. Her aura. Even her attire.
Everything pointed to one conclusion.
She was the leader of the monsters.
The supreme ruler of the Monster Federation.
And that realization shattered his composure completely.
When the decision had been made to move against Emiya City, Hinata Sakaguchi-the Witch of the Western Holy Church-had also acted. She had personally gone to deal with the enemy's leader.
Yet now, that leader was here.
Alive.
Unharmed.
That could only mean one thing.
Hinata had failed.
Hinata Sakaguchi was known as the strongest existence in the West. A monster slayer without equal. If even she could not eliminate this being, then the opponent standing before him possessed power on the same level.
Perhaps even greater.
King Edmaris's thoughts collapsed into chaos.
How could they possibly deal with such an enemy?
Beside him, the anguished cries of Razen, his court magic master, echoed weakly. Clearly, Razen was also unable to accept the reality that someone had escaped Hinata's blade.
What to do?
How to survive?
King Edmaris desperately searched his mind for a solution.
Then-
A thought flashed through his head.
He suddenly recalled a report submitted by his subordinates.
"No... there may still be room to maneuver!"
He straightened slightly, as if grasping at salvation.
"I am the king of a nation. I can say I came to negotiate. If I cover it cleverly, the other side will surely be willing to talk."
According to the report, the monster leader was... naive. A do-gooder.
King Edmaris convinced himself this was a brilliant idea.
In reality, it was the worst possible one.
And his thoughts continued to drift further in the wrong direction.
"They were overjoyed just negotiating with a small country like Blumund. If I, the king of the great nation of Falmuth, show goodwill..."
"She'll surely kneel and thank me."
Even now, the king remained painfully naive.
...
Rimuru descended slowly and landed on the ground.
Her ears were immediately filled with screams and wails of agony.
She ignored them.
For a brief moment, a faint sense of compassion stirred within her. But she suppressed it just as quickly.
This was war.
And these people were invaders.
They were enemies.
If Shirou Emiya had not been there, Rimuru could not even imagine how she would have escaped Hinata Sakaguchi's pursuit. Even if she had survived, what would have happened to her home?
To her people?
Recalling her own past naïveté, Rimuru forced herself to grow cold.
She was no longer alone.
She was the ruler of a nation.
"From now on... I must think before I act."
"I can't let my whims decide things anymore."
Rimuru stated it firmly in her heart.
Just as she unleashed her tenth wave of attacks, a voice she had not heard in a long time echoed within her.
"Confirmation complete. Successfully acquired... Unique Skill 'Impartial.'"
This was not the voice of the Great Sage.
It was the Voice of the World.
"Impartial...? Why did I get this?"
"I just got a little colder. I'm not heartless."
She paused for a moment.
Then shook her head.
"Whatever. If it's given, I'll keep it."
She cast the thought aside.
Just as Rimuru was about to examine the new skill, a trembling voice interrupted her.
"W-wait!"
She turned.
"You are the king of that country, aren't you? I am Edmaris. King of the Falmuth Kingdom!"
The filthy old man raised his voice as if issuing an order.
"Kneel immediately! I have something to tell you!"
"...?"
Rimuru stared at him.
Her expression did not change, but confusion flickered briefly in her eyes.
Could this person really not understand the situation he was in?
Looking more closely, she noticed his crotch was soaked.
Urine.
Tears, snot, and saliva smeared his face into a miserable mess.
To call this person a king was laughable.
"Huh? Are you a body double?"
Rimuru spoke calmly.
"Don't worry. I don't plan to target the real one."
"H-he's not a body double!"
Another voice cut in urgently.
"I am Archbishop Reyhiem of the Western Holy Church! I'll stake my name on it!"
Rimuru shifted her gaze and examined the two of them more carefully.
Though both looked pitiful now, their clothing told a different story. These were not ordinary knights.
They were important figures.
Most likely, they were the real ones she was looking for.
Even so, Rimuru decided to confirm.
"Alright then. Besides you, I'm planning to kill everyone else here."
"There shouldn't be the king among them, right?"
"I-I am the king myself!"
King Edmaris's voice cracked.
"B-but... you're going to kill everyone else?"
"Eeek! Wait, please wait!"
Archbishop Reyhiem immediately prostrated himself.
"Please include me on the whitelist! Spare me!"
"I hold great authority within the Holy Church. I can testify for you. I can say that you are not enemies of humanity!"
Rimuru glanced at him.
"A high-ranking official of the Western Holy Church..."
"That does make you valuable."
"Fine. I'll spare your life for now."
At those words, Archbishop Reyhiem collapsed in relief.
Rimuru then turned her attention back to the king beside him.
The moment her gaze settled on him, Edmaris hurriedly spoke.
"W-wait! Didn't I say I had something to discuss with you?"
Considering he was the enemy leader, Rimuru decided to hear him out.
After all, in the human world, this man was apparently considered some kind of hero.
"What is it?"
"Speak."
"R-rude insolent wretch!"
Edmaris suddenly raised his voice again.
"I am the King of the great nation of Falmuth! A mere nobody like you doesn't deserve my noble words!"
"I am personally speaking to you right now!"
He seemed to regain a strange sense of confidence.
"However, never mind. This time, I will-"
"Huh?"
Rimuru tilted her head slightly.
"What is this person talking about?"
"This is the hero renowned in the West?"
"He's just a fool who can't read the situation."
She waved her hand.
In an instant, Edmaris's arm was severed.
Black flames erupted, cauterizing the wound before blood could even spill.
Rimuru had no intention of killing him.
But someone this inconsiderate deserved to suffer.
"Ahhhhh-!"
King Edmaris screamed and collapsed to the ground, writhing in agony. Panic flooded his face as pain radiated through his body.
Terrified that he might be killed, he desperately began to explain.
"W-wait! That's not what I meant!"
"This is all a misunderstanding!"
"The Western Holy Church sees monsters as enemies, so I merely wanted to confirm whether you were worthy of diplomatic relations!"
"And the otherworldly visitors-those people acted on their own!"
"I was kept completely in the dark. I never expected them to be so dangerous!"
"But this misfortune has turned into a blessing!"
"I've learned that your nation possesses such valiant individuals capable of defeating those threats!"
"A country with heroes like that is certainly qualified to establish diplomatic ties, wouldn't you agree?"
"I-I am willing to form relations with you!"
"Isn't that wonderful?"
"You must feel honored, right?"
"Falmuth is a great nation, not a small country like Blumund!"
"This will bring you honor as well!"
"Our country will feel at ease, and you will have us as backing!"
"We can introduce you to the Council at the right time!"
"This will benefit both of us!"
"Of course, afterward, we'll request compensation for our military losses."
"And both sides can learn from this unfortunate incident."
"How about it?"
"I presume you'll agree."
Rimuru listened without interrupting.
Her face remained cold.
But inside, her fury boiled.
How could someone be this stupid?
This arrogant?
To speak like this.
At a time like this.
Rimuru had never been angrier.
The next moment-
Edmaris's remaining three limbs were severed instantly.
Black flames surged once more, sealing the wounds.
The king's screams echoed across the battlefield.
Rimuru ignored him.
She looked down at the broken figure at her feet, her eyes devoid of warmth.
Her thoughts were simple now.
She wanted to kill.
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