The Gravity of Yuuya’s Power

The chaotic battlefield gradually faded from the screens, the festival crowd still cheering and murmuring in stunned awe.

But while the people celebrated, Rimuru remained frozen, his arms still crossed, his eyes locked onto the empty projection that once displayed the battle.

His face was impassive, but his mind was reeling.

Even as a True Demon Lord, with an Ultimate Skill and immense strength, he couldn't help but feel a shiver of disbelief at what he had just witnessed.

The destruction of Mariabell's forces had been absolute—swift and merciless.

Yuuya's beasts hadn't merely fought—they had annihilated.

And worst of all… Yuuya hadn't lifted a finger.

Benimaru, standing nearby, exhaled sharply and shook his head in disbelief.

"That… that was beyond anything I've ever seen…" he muttered, still staring at the dissipating projection, his voice barely above a whisper.

Diablo, who usually wore a calm and elegant grin, now had his arms crossed, his eyes narrowed slightly in thoughtful contemplation.

Even he, a Primordial, was impressed by the scale of Yuuya's power.

"Fufufu… truly magnificent," Diablo mused softly, a wicked gleam in his eyes.

"To think he can summon such beasts at will… without even exerting himself. He really is a monster among monsters."

Ramiris, her eyes wide with awe, tugged at Rimuru's cloak.

"Hey, hey! What the heck was that?! Those beasties wiped them out so fast! Like, poof! Gone! Is Yuuya really that strong?"

But Rimuru remained silent, his eyes sharp and calculating, his mind racing.

He clenched his fists slowly, feeling the weight of the power disparity.

Yuuya was in an entirely different league.

"He's not just strong…" Rimuru thought, narrowing his eyes.

"He's something beyond comprehension. And he's on my side."

Suddenly, he felt a hand on his shoulder.

"We need to go," Yuuya's voice cut through his thoughts, steady and commanding.

Rimuru turned toward him, still stunned by what he had witnessed.

Yuuya's crimson eyes were sharp and serious, all traces of his usual casual demeanor replaced by grim determination.

"We have to go to Ruberios," Yuuya declared firmly, his voice calm but decisive.

"Luminous is under attack."

Rimuru blinked, startled.

"Wait… what? Luminous is…?" His voice trailed off.

The generals around him tensed, their expressions turning grim.

Even Benimaru's face hardened, his instincts immediately shifting to battle readiness.

"Another attack?!" Souei scowled, his eyes narrowing.

"It seems they're launching simultaneous assaults on multiple fronts."

But Yuuya shook his head, his expression unwavering.

"No… this isn't random. This was planned. Ruberios was always their real target."

Rimuru's eyes widened slightly at Yuuya's insight.

The implications hit him like a hammer—

The attack on Tempest had been nothing but a diversion, a carefully orchestrated distraction to mask the true objective.

"Damn it…" Rimuru clenched his fists.

"Granbell…"

But Yuuya cut through his thoughts, placing a hand firmly on Rimuru's shoulder.

His voice was low but resolute.

"I'm bringing you with me."

Rimuru's brows furrowed slightly, confused by Yuuya's insistence.

"Why?"

Yuuya's eyes gleamed with certainty.

"Because you're going to be needed to save Hinata… and Chloe."

The name hit Rimuru like a slap, his eyes immediately widening.

"Chloe?!"

He stiffened, his heart skipping a beat.

"What do you mean? She should be—"

But before he could finish, Yuuya's calm but commanding voice interrupted him.

"No time for explanations. Just trust me."

Yuuya then turned to Velzard, giving her a knowing glance.

She nodded silently, fully trusting him.

Without another word, Yuuya conjured a spell, and the three of them—

Rimuru, Velzard, and Yuuya—teleported away, leaving behind realistic body doubles that remained in Tempest, keeping up the appearance that they were still there.

In a brilliant flash of light, the three of them materialized in Ruberios, arriving at the outskirts of Luminous' capital.

The once pristine, beautiful city was now in chaos, with flames and black smoke billowing into the sky.

The streets were littered with debris, and civilians fled in terror as Granbell Rosso's forces stormed the area.

The clash of blades and magic rang through the air as Luminous' knights struggled to hold their ground against Granbell's army.

In the center of the fray, Hinata Sakaguchi, dressed in her holy armor, clashed violently with Granbell Rosso.

Her blade shimmered with divine light, while Granbell's crimson sword radiated with dark demonic energy.

Each of their clashes sent shockwaves through the battlefield, but Granbell's power was beginning to overwhelm her.

Not far from them, Luminous Valentine stood with blood on her hands, having just slaughtered a unit of Granbell's soldiers.

But as she turned back toward her castle, her eyes widened in horror—the body she had been guarding was missing.

Her voice was low with disbelief, almost a whisper.

"No… the body… it's gone…"

Her crimson eyes narrowed, and her hands trembled slightly in fury.

Her face contorted with rage, her voice a venomous growl.

"Who… WHO DARED TO TAKE IT?!"

The moment Yuuya landed, his eyes immediately locked onto Luminous.

Without hesitation, he strode toward her.

She turned to him, her eyes wild with fury.

"Yuuya! The body! They—"

But before she could finish, Yuuya cut her off with a calm, steady voice.

"I know."

Her eyes widened slightly, realizing that Yuuya was already aware of what had happened.

But before she could question it, Yuuya's crimson eyes hardened.

"Don't worry." His voice was calm but absolute, exuding unshakable confidence.

"I'll bring Chloe back."

Luminous stared at him in disbelief, momentarily stunned by his unwavering certainty.

But then, she nodded once, placing her trust in him without hesitation.

Yuuya then turned to Rimuru and Velzard, his expression cold and sharp.

"You two handle Granbell and his lackeys."

He gave Rimuru a pointed glance, his eyes burning with resolve.

"Don't let them escape."

Rimuru's eyes narrowed, his face hardening into battle mode.

He summoned his blade and turned to Velzard, giving her a firm nod.

"Got it."

Without another word, Yuuya turned toward the sky, his eyes glowing crimson.

His gaze sharpened, piercing through space itself, and in mere seconds, he locked onto his target—

Yuuki Kagurazaka, standing with Kagali and the Harlequin Alliance, holding Chloe's body.

With a flicker of dark energy, Yuuya shot into the sky, his body becoming a crimson streak, cutting through the thick clouds like a meteor.

In the blink of an eye, he vanished from sight, heading straight for Yuuki and his forces.

The battle for Ruberios had just begun.