Little Raine slowly walked out from it.
As a guide, she was here to escort several Demon Lords to the banquet venue.
"Lady Ramiris, Lady Milim, please follow me to the venue."
Raine bowed respectfully.
"Oh~ Little Raine, long time no see!"
Milim greeted her with a smile.
"Long time no see, Lady Milim."
Little Raine maintained her smile as she led the two into the portal.
A Demon Lord attending the Walpurgis can bring two attendants. Milim had always been alone, and the once-solitary little fairy Ramiris was the same.
But this time, because of Rimuru's help—or more accurately, Raphael's help.
Using Treyni's original spirit tree body and a monster core, a Saint Magic Core was created, and the remaining body materials were used to craft a physical vessel for Treyni to inhabit.
Ultimately, Treyni evolved from a mere Treant into a Spirit Tree Humanoid Fairy, a High Holy Spirit.
Her combat power soared to 600,000; meanwhile, she could also summon and 'unify' with the Wind Spirit King, who had a combat power of one million—her strength was truly terrifying.
With Rimuru's permission, Treyni returned to the embrace of the Elf Queen, Ramiris, as did the Treant Race in the forest.
Having gained a physical body, Treyni attended the meeting as Ramiris's attendant, accompanied by Susu, who loved to join in on the fun.
Since there were plenty of slots, Ramiris didn't say anything; as friends who had shared hardships, their relationship was quite close.
Draco didn't say anything either; after all, it was just a tea party, what could go wrong?
After the four entered the portal, Raine turned to look at Rimuru.
"Lord Demon Lord Rimuru, please join us."
Rimuru nodded slightly and then stepped through the portal as well.
Accompanying him were Mjurran and the demon Abaddon, along with Ranga, who was hidden in his shadow.
Once everyone had entered, Little Raine frowned and looked at Draco reluctantly.
"Please!"
Just a single "please," she didn't even bother with a title.
"Yare yare, it seems Little Raine has a big problem with me."
Draco shrugged helplessly. "I still have things to do; I'll come a bit later."
Having received her answer, Raine stepped into the portal without looking back, and the portal vanished as she entered.
"Master, who was that maid just now?"
Albedo asked with an ambiguous look in her eyes.
"Ah, her name is Raine, the guide for the Walpurgis."
Draco rubbed the bridge of his nose, feeling slightly embarrassed.
"I see. Is this what Shalltear calls 'wildflowers being more fragrant than home-grown ones'?"
"What on earth is that supposed to mean? That little brat Shalltear is talking nonsense again."
Just then, Benimaru stepped forward to report.
"Lord Draco, the Holy Knight army has been discovered. They are expected to reach the battlefield in three hours."
"Mm. This time you will serve as the Grand Marshal. I'm leaving this Holy War to you."
"By your command, my Lord!"
Benimaru replied while kneeling on one knee, his face full of excitement.
Benimaru possessed the unique skill 'Grand Marshal,' which included an effect called 'Morale Boost' that could increase the individual combat power of the entire army by thirty percent.
Besides that, 'Grand Marshal' also had a powerful control effect; no matter how violent the power became, it would not go out of control.
The key point of this absolute control lay in the sub-skill 'Predictive Calculation.'
It could thoroughly calculate the pulsations of power and eliminate deviations.
This effect was not limited to the individual; it also worked wonders for the warriors on the battlefield.
Once even a slight deviation appeared in the battle, Benimaru would know immediately and then devise the best combat strategy.
This campaign couldn't be more suitable for Benimaru.
Soon, Benimaru led the group to the reviewing stand.
Below were the soldiers already assembled and ready to go.
Led by the Three Beastmen, there were a hundred of the Beast Kingdom's strongest elites, each with strength above A-rank.
There were also about a hundred Winged Race warriors led by Lucia and Clea, all of whom were elites of their tribe.
Gobta led a hundred Wolf-Ogre Riders—B+ rank Ranga Race members paired with B-rank Mischievous Goblins, all of whom had undergone Hakurou's hellish training; together, the entire unit could reach A- rank.
Geld led the five-thousand-strong Yellow Army; equipped with specialized steel armor, they all possessed B+ rank strength, and their leader Geld had even surpassed his father, the Orc Lord, reaching the Demon Lord Species level.
Under his leadership, these Orc warriors could unleash A- rank strength.
Gabiru led the Hiryuu; his hundred subordinates were A- rank, and Gabiru had also reached the Demon Lord Species level.
The demon Samael led the ninety-strong Black Army, all of whom were A+ rank.
Well... this group is a bug.
The hundred-strong Kurenai, originally led by Benimaru, were now led by Shiro; all were A+ rank.
The remaining hundred Yōki were led by Shion; all were A+ rank.
Because they had absorbed a large amount of Magicules in the Sealed Cave these past few days, the Yōki had broken through one after another, their Magicules levels exceeding the 100,000 mark and reaching A+ rank.
They had successfully evolved into bugs.
Hakurou was slacking off, going wherever he felt like wandering.
Hakurou, who already had 60,000 Magicules, was already terrifying; now... he was a major bug.
Rigurd led the Goblin elites, four thousand B+ rank Humanoid Ogres defending the city.
The Dwarf Kingdom's Sky-Soaring Knights and Fuze's fifty adventurers were also left behind to guard the home.
Although the Storm Dragon Veldora was there, he was somewhat unreliable, so this arrangement was the most appropriate.
Looking at the soldiers below with their surging morale, Benimaru's heart swelled with emotion.
This was a force capable of contending with the Western Holy Church; if the massive army of Nazarick were added, it would be enough to overturn the world.
"Soldiers, for your respective kingdoms, march with me! This battle will surely end in a triumphant return!"
Benimaru raised both fists and shouted, instantly igniting the atmosphere of the entire city.
Amidst the cheers of countless people, Benimaru led the crowd out of the city and rushed to the front line.
After they left, only Draco and Albedo remained in the empty square.
"Master, where are we going next?"
"No rush. We'll return to Nazarick first; key figures always have to appear at the critical moment."
...Meanwhile, inside the Nocturnal Palace.
Raine's figure appeared before Luminus; she changed into an ordinary maid outfit and then reluctantly bid farewell to Shalltear.
One of the three Vampire Dukes, Roy Valentine, the public Demon Lord.
Luminus disguised herself as a maid and followed behind him into the teleportation array.
Shalltear had already interrogated Luminus earlier to find out her true purpose for coming here.
To intercept any enemies entering the Nocturnal Palace and to protect the holy coffin from being taken by others without leaving its side.
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