Rimuru

After the council in Tempest, Rimuru studied the map thoughtfully. He needed to send an envoy to the tengu village near the Kusha Mountains to negotiate the construction of a tunnel between the countries. He chose Benimaru for this mission.

You were sitting next to me and suddenly said:

You:
Then I'll go with him.

Rimuru immediately frowned.

Rimuru:
No.

You:
Why?

Rimuru:
Because you're safer in Tempest.

You were irritated by his excessive concern.

You:
I'm not a child.

Rimuru:
I know. But if something happens to you, I will never forgive myself.

Benimaru intervened in the conversation.

Benimaru:
I think she should go. I can protect her.

You:
See?

Rimuru:
When you team up, I don't stand a chance... Okay. But be careful.

So you set off on your journey.

You traveled with Benimaru for almost a week, seeing the world beyond Tempest for the first time. The negotiations were successful, and the tunnel's construction was approved.

Meanwhile, Rimuru grew increasingly bored. Every day he waited for news and asked about your return.

On the day of your arrival, he was sitting near the garden, holding a manga. Suddenly, he felt a familiar aura and stood up abruptly.

Rimuru:
Who's there?!

But the next moment someone hugged him from behind and pressed their cheek to his cheek.

Rimuru froze and then turned around.

When he saw you, his eyes widened.

Rimuru:
You?! You're back!