After learning about an elf slave trade, Rimuru had Soei investigate, but it turns out the slave traders have already been shut down by Masayuki, the Lightspeed Hero. Word is now spreading that the Hero is headed to Tempest to slay a Demon Lord...

After meeting with the kings of various nations, Rimuru heads to Engrassia to invite his former students to the festival. The kids are thrilled to go back with him to Tempest, but then the hero Masayuki arrives as well...

After meeting with the kings of various nations, Rimuru heads to Engrassia to invite his former students to the festival. The kids are thrilled to go back with him to Tempest, but then the hero Masayuki arrives as well...

The night before the Opening Festival, Rimuru throws a lavish banquet for all the nobles and royalty visiting Tempest. When the party is in full swing, Empress Elmesia of the Sorcerous Dynasty of Thalion arrives, throwing everyone into chaos.

After meeting with the kings of various nations, Rimuru heads to Engrassia to invite his former students to the festival. The kids are thrilled to go back with him to Tempest, but then the hero Masayuki arrives as well...

The battle between Dilhade and Giordal intensifies! However, Anos becomes suspicious of Giordal's small fighting force. After seeing Cannibal flying out of the castle and noticing he has eaten the song of a Divine Dragon, Anos comes to one final conclusion. The 1,500 years of prayer that Giordal had continued for so long…was a never-ending barrier separating the two irreconcilable nations.

▶▶ Pod 042 - Report: ―― Confirmed that the YoRHa unit , the subject this unit is supporting, has ceased to function. ―― Going forward, support function will be transferred to YoRHa unit . Confirmed A2 has suffered damage to her unit due to the impact of the cave-in caused by the appearance of a massive structure. Prompt maintenance is recommended, however, A2 indicates a rejection of the idea. Proposal: This unit will ensure safety of A2 and will continue to request maintenance be carried out.

Haga learns more about what happened to Gaydle, while the village fighters try to treat him as a threat.

Haga learns more about what happened to Gaydle, while the village fighters try to treat him as a threat.

▶▶ Pod 153 - Report: As a result of the battle, the was destroyed. The machine lifeforms confirmed alive have evacuated to the . However, a new reaction from a Goliath-class machine lifeform is detected advancing toward the area. ―― SOS Message Received from Resistance Camp ―― It appears that a serious virus contamination has occurred within the Resistance Camp. A2 and Pascal are working together to understand the situation and respond accordingly.

The second day of the National Foundation Festival dawns, bringing with it the main round of the battle tournament. The fighters face off and give it their all—except for one, which causes Rimuru concern.

At long last, Belle attempts her final trial to become a nomad. Confronted with a strange instrument, she must face her own doubts. Meanwhile, Adonis comes face-to-face with a chilling revelation.