Rumors of War
Tensions escalate dangerously between the nation of Tempest and the Empire of Nasca, a feared military power whose expansionist ambitions keep growing. Rumors of war begin circulating in diplomatic circles, alarming several neighboring nations worried about the consequences of a conflict of such magnitude. Rimuru, aware of the gravity of the situation, begins deeply reflecting on the best strategy to adopt in the face of this growing threat. This episode sets up the geopolitical tension that will structure the entire season.