War Preparations
Aware that conflict is imminent, the nation of Tempest steps up its defensive preparations, strengthening its military infrastructure and refining coordination between its various factions. Rimuru personally oversees these preparations, making sure every detail is accounted for against an adversary as formidable as the Empire of Nasca. This period of intense mobilization reveals the strategic maturity the nation has gained since its founding. This episode builds palpable tension as the announced conflict draws near.