Clayman's Shadow
The schemes of the Demon Lord Clayman resurface, threatening the fragile balance of the nations as his political manipulations extend far beyond his original ambitions. Rimuru gradually discovers the scale of the web of intrigue woven by Clayman, involving puppets and corrupted allies scattered across several kingdoms. This revelation considerably complicates the already tense diplomatic situation between Tempest and the Empire of Nasca. This episode deepens one of the series' most devious antagonisms.