Clayman's Schemes

Chapters 91 - 95

The Demon Lord Clayman, an ambitious and manipulative figure within the Octagram, steps up his behind-the-scenes scheming against the nation of Tempest, whose meteoric rise threatens his own plans for regional domination. Weaving his web through puppets and corrupted allies, Clayman seeks to destabilize Rimuru without ever exposing himself directly, preferring intrigue and manipulation over open confrontation. Rimuru and his closest advisors begin to sense the signs of this insidious threat without immediately grasping its full scope or the identity of the true mastermind behind it. This volume patiently sets up one of the series' most memorable and devious antagonisms.