Meeting Veldora
Deep in the cave, Rimuru has the pivotal encounter with Veldora Tempest, a legendary dragon sealed away for three centuries for having sown devastation across the region. The two beings, equally alone, strike up a conversation that stretches on well beyond their differences, each sharing stories of his home world. An unexpected bond forms from this exchange, leading Rimuru and Veldora to seal a lasting pact of friendship despite the disparity in their respective standings. This deep connection, forged in the isolation of the cave, will have decisive repercussions on the rest of Rimuru's adventure.