Rimuru had never been a King, nor had she ever received education in the "Art of Kingship."
However, if one were to discuss which country in this World provided the most education on the "Art of Kingship," it would undoubtedly be the Eastern Powerhouse.
Anyone who has attended school generally knows phrases like "He who wins the hearts of the people wins the World," "Strike down the local tyrants and divide the land," and "Water can carry a boat, but it can also overturn it."
Of course, these are high-level maneuvers that most people simply cannot learn.
More basic maneuvers, for example, slaying the White Serpent.
Liu Bang slaying the White Serpent gave him an aura of mystery and declared his "mandate of Heaven" to become King.
Rimuru sealing the ancestral Frost Giant Ymir carried a similar meaning to "slaying the White Serpent."
Unlike Liu Bang, Rimuru's kingship was inherited from Laufey.
This "legitimacy" could be considered valid or invalid.
Because Rimuru did not have the blood of the Jotunheimr flowing within her.
According to the succession system for the throne, strictly speaking, Rimuru had no right to inherit.
But after sealing Ymir, Rimuru essentially trampled the Jotunheimr people's "descendants of Ymir" glory into the mud.
In other words, Rimuru used the Absolute Seal to fundamentally deny the nobility of "Ymir's bloodline," proclaiming a fact to all Jotunheimr people—
Her kingship came from Laufey, yes, but it was also something she had fought for herself!
Had it been at a different time, Rimuru's actions might have caused a huge backlash.
But at this moment, even if there were smart people who understood the consequences of Rimuru sealing Ymir, they had no way to voice their grievances.
Rimuru's intervention at this time was to save the populace from distress; she was the savior of Jotunheim!
"King!"
It was unclear who started it, but shouts of "King" for Rimuru rose and fell in waves.
In just a short while, as far as Rimuru could see, groups and clusters of Jotunheimr people knelt before her.
They performed a grand bow, showing their loyalty!
Listening to the wave-like shouts, Rimuru couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion.
King of Jötunheimr, this was different from being an African King!
It was one of the Nine Realms' most powerful nations!
Not to mention before her transmigration, even before the Asgard battle, she had never even imagined it.
This was a completely new experience for her!
In Jotunheim, there was no talk of ministers "urging the ruler to ascend" or the emperor "declining three times."
If she were to say she was unworthy, not fit to be King of Jötunheimr, it was estimated that her kingship would vanish in the next second.
Rimuru's voice resounded in the hearts of every Jotunheimr person—
"I, Rimuru Tempest, accept your allegiance. From today onward, you are my subjects, and you shall receive my protection!"
Upon hearing Rimuru's promise, the Jotunheimr people were instantly overjoyed.
The protection of Rimuru King!
This was a powerful being who could easily seal the ancestral Frost Giant Ymir!
Rimuru did not hesitate, activating her [Spiritual Domination] skill, and a mental storm swept out, checking the physical condition of the subjects who had sworn allegiance to her.
Frost Giants, Mountain Giants, Wind Giants—many had indeed been affected by Ymir's pursuit not long ago.
Many people had injuries, and a few were even critically wounded!
The Jotunheimr people truly lived up to their reputation as a warrior race; those few critically wounded Giants didn't even cry out in pain, but silently awaited the arrival of Death.
Rimuru was somewhat at a loss for words regarding this disregard for Death.
Rimuru immediately took out a large quantity of Recovery Potions, and with a wave of her small hand, a large amount of Recovery Potions was precisely sprinkled onto every injured person.
Instantly.
The place was as if a miracle had occurred; all Giants with injuries on their bodies fully recovered within a few breaths.
This…
All the Jotunheimr people looked at Rimuru differently!
Even Loki was no exception!
Such magical potions that could heal injuries so quickly were extremely precious even in Asgard.
Throughout the entire Nine Realms, something with such powerful vitality was almost comparable to the Golden Apples.
But whether it was the Vanir or Asgard, Golden Apples were only available to royalty and extremely distinguished ministers.
For example, Heimdall, Valkyrie, and the like.
To win over people's hearts, Rimuru was willing to scatter this miraculous potion to every injured citizen, even including some commoners with diluted bloodlines.
She was truly willing to spend a fortune, what a waste, an utter waste!
And those Jotunheimr people who benefited were instantly filled with gratitude towards Rimuru.
"Our King, thank you. Your benevolence surpasses that of any King in Jotunheim's history. You will be a great King of Jotunheim!"
All sorts of complimentary words floated over as if they cost nothing!
Rimuru was even a little embarrassed. Who said these Giants of Jotunheim only had muscles for brains?
They were quite good at flattery too!
Good, keep flattering, keep flattering!
She liked honest people; she would promote them in the future!
Veldora watched all this and couldn't help but roll his eyes.
Wasn't it just the juice made from Hipot Grass?
Was it really that big of a deal?
These Jotunheimr people were too unsophisticated!
This was already considered the most benevolent King? He could do it too!
Rimuru looked at her subjects, who were looking at her eagerly, and said, "Let's stop here for today. Everyone, return to your duties and do a good job with post-disaster reconstruction."
Post-disaster reconstruction?
The Frost Giants were momentarily bewildered. How was one supposed to do a good job with post-disaster reconstruction?
Under [Omniscient Perception], Rimuru had a clear understanding of the Giants' mindsets, so how could she not understand that they hadn't grasped her meaning?
Rimuru explained, "All collapsed houses will be rebuilt under the leadership of the Royal Palace, ensuring that all citizens will not be displaced; before settling down, ensure that everyone receives basic food, ensuring no one starves to Death!"
Many people didn't feel much about not being displaced.
Frost Giants naturally preferred extreme cold weather; low temperatures didn't make them uncomfortable.
But upon hearing Rimuru say that she would ensure everyone received basic food daily and no one would starve to Death, everyone understood!
The nobles might not have felt much, but some weaker commoners' eyes were already moist at this moment.
Jotunheim, due to its perennial cold and extreme scarcity of resources, particularly emphasized survival of the fittest.
Any provisions were prioritized for "warriors"; the old, weak, sick, and disabled had no right to speak.
Originally, this injury had made many weak Jotunheimr people completely despair.
Disregarding Death was one thing, but if they could live, who would willingly die like that?
But what they never expected was that Rimuru King would use a magical potion, only fit for royalty, to heal them all.
What surprised them even more was that Rimuru King even had those warriors and ministers provide them with food that would prevent them from starving to Death!
Rimuru King was truly very different from the previous Kings!
She might truly become the most benevolent and greatest King in Jotunheim's history!
"Rimuru King!"
"Rimuru King!"
"Rimuru King!"
Compared to the nobles, commoners were always more numerous, and the shouts of "Rimuru King" here were like a tsunami, each wave more surging than the last!
Several bloodline nobles exchanged glances; it was the first time they had felt such powerful strength erupting from those commoners with diluted bloodlines.
Rimuru King and Laufey were truly completely different!
Jotunheim was about to change!
They just didn't know whether it was a blessing or a curse.