Just as the group was preparing to leave, the teleportation array lit up again.
A cheerful voice rang out.
"Yahoo~~ I'm back!"
Milim came skipping over with exuberant gestures, followed by Ramiris and Frey.
"Hey, Draco, these are my friends Ramiris and Frey."
Milim introduced them with some excitement.
"I am the Demon Lord Ramiris! Hurry up and come pay your respects!"
The tiny Ramiris flew in front of everyone, hands on her hips, commanding them in a precocious tone.
This caused everyone's mouths to twitch.
A Demon Lord? So weak, who is she trying to fool?
"Ramiris, mind your manners."
"Agh, I know, I know."
Unlike those two, Frey began to quietly survey her surroundings.
Exquisite architecture, magnificent attire, and a faintly revealed terrifying aura.
Everything demonstrated the prosperity and power of Nazarick.
When her gaze landed on Draco, Frey's heart trembled.
Mental fluctuations as vast as the abyss and as deep as the sea surged out, as if the entire sky were about to collapse.
Frey's eyes widened. She felt as if she had fallen into a vast ocean, unable to struggle, unable to escape, as if she were drowning.
It wasn't until Frey was almost suffocating that Draco retracted his mental pressure.
"Huff... huff..."
Frey panted heavily, her forehead covered in sweat.
"Hmm? Frey, are you okay?"
Milim noticed something was wrong and asked with concern.
Frey shook her head, signaling that she was fine.
Draco gave Frey a faint glance before continuing to address the others.
"Since everyone has arrived, please follow me to the reception room to rest for a moment."
As it turned out, the light of the magic circle flashed once again.
"Am I late?"
Carrion, who possessed a muscular build yet gave off an elegant and easygoing vibe, walked over slowly with his subordinates, the Three Beastmen.
The Three Beastmen were the three strongest executives under Carrion.
They were Albis, the leader of the Three Beastmen known as the 'Golden Snake Horn,' a beautiful serpent woman with two yellow dragon horns on her head;
After beastification, her legs turn into a snake's tail, much like Medusa.
She was a reliable older sister figure.
'White Tiger Claw' Sophia, with two cute white tiger ears on her head; her healthy wheat-colored skin gave her a wild sense of beauty.
After beastification, she could transform into a large white tiger.
And 'Black Panther Fang' Veldora, a man with a black panther's tail.
The four of them slowly walked up to Draco.
"Oh, Ramiris and Frey are here too? It's quite lively today."
"Lord Lionel, sorry for the intrusion."
"Not at all, it is our honor that you all could come to participate in our country's celebration."
Draco spoke with a warm smile.
"Everyone, the luncheon hasn't started yet. Please sit down and rest for a while."
...The group sat inside the reception room.
Draco instructed the attendants to bring out tea and pastries.
At this moment, the atmosphere was somewhat subtle.
King Gazel frowned deeply as he watched the rowdy Milim and Ramiris.
Then he looked at Frey and Carrion, who were calmly drinking tea, and his frown deepened.
With a history of a thousand years, the Dwarf Kingdom knew a bit about the situation of these Demon Lords.
When he heard their names earlier, he thought he had misheard.
But by observing their characteristics and the behavior of their subordinates, King Gazel was now certain his deduction was correct.
He hadn't expected to encounter four Demon Lords this time; it truly caught him off guard.
The minister beside him winked at him, signaling that this place was dangerous and asking if His Majesty should withdraw first.
King Gazel ignored him entirely; as a Hero King with the strength of a Saint, he wasn't about to be afraid of these few people.
Fiz had the same thoughts as King Gazel at this moment, but he was somewhat afraid.
He recognized them, but he did not have the strength to oppose Demon Lords.
Eren and her two companions beside him, however, felt no pressure at all; they ate and drank as they pleased, currently chatting happily with Rimuru.
This caused the veins on Fiz's forehead to bulge. "Do these three have no brains? Can't they see the current situation?"
After reaching the reception room, Rimuru returned to his Slime state.
Compared to his human form, his original form was more comfortable, so Rimuru generally stayed in his Slime appearance.
When the cute Slime appeared, Siz's eyes, standing behind Draco, immediately lit up.
"A fluffy plushie..."
She involuntarily reached her hand toward Rimuru.
"Mmm... mmm..."
Before Rimuru could react, he was snatched away.
Siz rubbed her little face against Rimuru's soft skin with an expression of pure enjoyment, even letting out a "hehehe" sound.
"Wait, what are you... trying to do... mgh..."
Rimuru cried out in surprise.
"Lord Rimuru!"
Rigurd immediately stood up, staring at Siz warily.
At this time, Yuri, the eldest sister of the Pleiades, her face covered in dark lines, directly gave Siz a sharp rap on the head.
*Boing!*
"You idiot, Siz! Let go of that Slime! That's a guest!"
"Oww~~"
Under Yuri's stern gaze, Siz reluctantly returned Rimuru to Rigurd.
"I am truly sorry. Siz was a bit naughty; please excuse the fright."
Yuri pulled Siz along and bowed slightly to Rimuru to apologize.
"It's fine, it doesn't matter."
Rimuru waved his hand dismissively, not angry at all.
However, in the next moment, a piercing scream echoed through the room.
"Aaaaahhh!!!!"
"Her head! Her head fell off!"
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