The Outposts Fall
The first skirmishes with the Empire of Nasca finally break out at the nation's borders, marking the concrete start of the hostilities long feared over several episodes. These initial clashes, though limited in scale, reveal the considerable strength of the imperial forces and the urgency for Tempest to further reinforce its defenses. Rimuru and his commanders closely analyze these first battles in order to adjust their strategy ahead of the looming invasion. This episode marks a point of no return in the conflict between the two powers.