Threatened by Tempest's rapid expansion, the Eastern Empire finallybegins to strike
back. According to Chloe, the time-traveling Hero, thereexists a timeline in which the
Empire defeats Rimuru and Tempest subsequentlycollapses. While Rimuru's doom isn't
set in stone, his victoryisn't a foregone conclusion either. And to make matters worse,
anEmpire spy seems to have infiltrated Tempest...
THE GEARS OF WAR BEGIN TO TURN Threatened by Tempest's continued rapid expansion, the Eastern Empire finally starts setting the stage for all-out war with the monster nation. According to Chloe, the time-traveling Hero, there exists a timeline in which the Empire kills Rimuru and Tempest subsequently collapses. While Rimuru's doom isn't set in stone, his victory isn't a foregone conclusion either. This may be a different timeline, but the slime demon lord nonetheless steps up his guard-and just as he does, several Imperial spies infiltrate Tempest...
