Ifrit's Burden
The burden left behind by Shizu takes a dangerous turn when the demonic spirit Ifrit, which she had kept in check her entire life, threatens to break free and sow chaos. Rimuru, aware of the stakes, chooses to confront this fearsome entity directly in order to neutralize the threat once and for all. The battle that follows severely tests Rimuru's abilities, forcing him to draw on resources he had never yet explored. This confrontation marks a turning point in his mastery of his powers and in his relationship with Shizu's legacy.