Ch 1: The King Of Flame's

...---This Chapter is Written by Void-King---...

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One year has elapsed since Rimuru embarked on a rampage that culminated in the annihilation of an entire clan. This incident has since been renowned as the Blizzard's Last Stand Incident.

Upon receiving news of this event, the high-ranking officials of the Empire swiftly took action to secure Rimuru as a valuable military asset.

Rimuru's exceptional abilities did not disappoint the esteemed upper echelons of the Empire. In less than a year and a half, Rimuru achieved remarkable feats that firmly established his esteemed status within the Empire's military ranks.

Throughout this period of one and a half years, the Empire has served as Rimuru's domicile—a place for which he willingly stands as a formidable guardian.

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Location: East of the Empire

Intelligence suggests that there exists a hidden stronghold of the rebel group known as The Resistance, and the esteemed upper echelons of The Empire have decreed that one of their most accomplished generals shall be dispatched to ruthlessly eradicate any individuals audacious enough to rebel against The Empire's authority.

Rimuru, the dutiful recipient of this solemn command, promptly embarks upon the designated location.

Presently, a Mountain of deceased Resistance members has amassed, forming a Miniature Mountain constructed from their lifeless bodies.

Standing In front of this Mountain of lifeless bodies, a young man in his Early Teens who was wearing a black military uniform, adorned with insignia signifying his lofty rank as a general.

Clutched in his right hand is a black katana, its blade enshrouded in scorching flames.

Rimuru directs an icy gaze toward the prone figure of the enemy commander.

"Please, I Ask you to cease this brutality. You must awaken to the realities that this Empire is..."

The enemy commander didn't get to finished his words, because his body was Slice in half and his body was burnt by the searing infernal Flames generated by Rimuru's Imperial Arm.

"My Lord, what course of action shall we pursue with the surviving members of The Resistance?" queries a red-haired gentleman, addressing Rimuru.

"Benimaru, you are well aware of the task at hand... Eliminate them all," Rimuru decrees without even to casting a fleeting glance towards the surrendered members of The Resistance.

Rimuru's guiding principle is Simple: "No prisoners, no mercy." He is renowned as The Blazing King, an indomitable force prepared to extinguish anyone who is foolish Enough To Rebel against his beloved homeland.

"AHHHHH...HELP, I BEG OF YOU!"

"HELP US!"

"AHHHHH!"

The agonizing cries of The Resistance members reverberate throughout the vicinity, yet Rimuru remains impervious to their entreaties. To him, their desperate pleas are A Music to His ears.

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Rimuru returns to their camp and enters his tent. Once inside, he notices a white envelope with the wax seal of the emperor.

Rimuru removes the seal and opens the letter.

What he reads is an order of summons from his emperor. The details of why he is being summoned are not stated, but Rimuru himself has a rough estimate of why he is being summoned.

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It took Rimuru 2 weeks before he could reach the Royal Capital, and once he stepped into the audience chamber, Rimuru was greeted by the Emperor and two of his other generals, known as General Najenda and General Budo.

Najenda was a young woman who was only a year older than Rimuru. She had long silver hair tied and braided, along with purple eyes. She wore a black sleeveless shirt and a black mini skirt. She was the holder of the Imperial Arms known as Pumpkin.

Meanwhile, General Budo was a tall, muscular man with spiky blond hair, two longer bangs resembling horns, and blue eyes. He wore a black, skintight top with long sleeves, a dark gray suit of armor, white pants, and a red cloak. His shoulder guards were notably large and had yellow tomoe markings on them.

Rimuru, who saw the two, only looked at them with cold eyes.

"Aren't you even going to greet me, General Rimuru?" Budo asked.

"There's no reason for me to greet you," Rimuru said, standing next to Najenda and looking at the girl in front of him.

"That aside, you're beautiful as always, Miss Najenda," Rimuru said, which made Najenda blush due to Rimuru's unexpected remarks.

"Hooh, it looks like you have an eye for the young miss. You'd better make a move on her now before someone steals her from you. Hahaha," Budo said as he laughed.

"Shut up. I have no intention of getting into any kind of relationship," Rimuru said, which made Najenda look disappointed.

"Anyway, is there any reason why we are called here today?" Rimuru asked.

"Nope, I have no idea why we are called here today," Najenda replied.

"You two might not know since you've both been out of the capital for a long time. I think the reason why we are all called here is that there's a new general who will be joining us, and I heard that it's a female with the same hair color as you, General Rimuru," Budo said.

"A girl with the same hair color as mine, huh? That's interesting," Rimuru said, knowing that blue hair is a trait of his clan and wondering if this person is also a member of his clan.

Not long after, the Emperor and the Prime Minister entered and took their seats.

"Before we start, I would like you all to meet a new general who will be joining our ranks starting today. Please come in," the Emperor said, and the door opened once again, revealing a girl entering the room.

The girl had porcelain white skin, a slender body, long light blue hair, and blue eyes. She wore a general's apparel with long sleeves, buttons on the upper arms, a blue scarf around her neck, and high-heeled boots. She also had a tattoo on her chest, which was the sign of her Teigu.

"Esdeath," Rimuru said as he stood there frozen.

"Rimuru... You're Rimuru, right?" Esdeath said as she rushed towards Rimuru and Hug him,

Rimuru Return The Hug and embrace the Young Girl.

The people in the room were also in shock since they didn't know that the two were acquainted with each other. But what shocked them the most was that it was their first time seeing Rimuru show his emotions.

The look on his face was so calming that it made the people inside the room think that there was someone who could calm the raging fire of the Blaze King like the wind.

...---End---...

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