"Your shop is being sealed from today. Here's the sealing order!"
A law enforcement officer from the Monster Country Federation in the Pirate World presented a sealing order and spoke to the owner in front of him.
"Huh? Why are you sealing it again? I've already come to this world to open a shop,"
The bald shop owner looked incredulously at the sealing order presented by the officer.
"Because your shop is suspected of gambling. According to instructions from the highest level, your shop is being sealed."
The law enforcement officer explained with a serious expression.
Hearing that it was an order from the highest level, the owner of the pachinko parlor immediately turned ashen.
Because this meant that no one could help him.
The shop owner was truly on the verge of tears. Why did the highest level have to target his tiny pachinko parlor? Did they have nothing else to do?
Who was it that harmed him? I curse you to lose every gamble you ever make in this lifetime!
"Achhoo!"
At this moment, Zhong Chen, who was preparing to head to Walpurgis/Banquet of the Demon Lords, miraculously sneezed.
"A Chen, you're not sick, are you? Why are you sneezing?"
Rimuru, who was beside him, asked with a concerned expression.
"Don't be ridiculous, what kind of person am I? How could I get sick? Someone must be cursing me!"
Zhong Chen nodded with a certain expression, as if affirming his own belief.
"It must be because you've offended too many people, A Chen, so someone is scolding you."
Hearing Rimuru's words, Zhong Chen retorted, unconvinced.
"Are you kidding? Are any of the people I've offended still alive? They're all dead!"
"I haven't seen anyone who offended me and is still alive and well, not yet!"
Rimuru listened speechlessly to Zhong Chen's self-aggrandizement. All those who offended him are dead?
Would you dare say that in front of Jing Jiejie?
"Alright, alright, you're amazing. Let's go in!"
Rimuru said in a perfunctory tone, looking at the portal in front of him.
As the two, along with Sakuya and Grayfia, stepped through the portal, they instantly arrived in an alternate dimension.
At this moment, the enormous round table was already filled with people, and everyone's gaze was fixed on Zhong Chen and Rimuru, who had just entered.
"Yo!"
Seeing everyone's attention on him, Zhong Chen put on a familiar expression and loudly greeted those present.
"That must be her, the one who killed Clayman."
Frey, the Sky Queen, stroked her right cheek, a playful smile on her face, and spoke.
"It is this fellow. I didn't expect Guy to invite her to Walpurgis/Banquet of the Demon Lords."
Carrion, the Lion King and leader of the Animal Kingdom, replied with a hearty smile.
"That's right, I invited them. I believe their strength fully qualifies them to be a Demon Lord."
Guy sat in his chair, legs crossed, and spoke with a serious expression.
"Since Guy says they're qualified, then I naturally have no objections."
Leon Cromwell was the first to respond to Guy's proposal.
"Alright, any opinions can be discussed later. The two of you, please take your seats first."
As Guy finished speaking, the table instantly grew larger, and two adjacent chairs appeared out of thin air beside it.
Seeing the available seats, Zhong Chen unceremoniously led Rimuru to sit down, while Sakuya and Grayfia stood behind them respectively.
"Then let the banquet officially begin."
After Guy spoke, he nodded slightly to Misery (Primordial Green), who was dressed in a maid outfit, standing nearby.
"Now, allow me to introduce the attendees!"
"Demon Race, Dark Emperor, Lord Guy Crimson!"
"Fairy Race, Labyrinth Lord, Lord Ramiris!"
"Dragonoid, Destroyer, Lord Milim Nava!"
"Giant Race, Fury of the Earth, Lord Dagruel!"
"Vampire Race, Queen of Night, Lord Luminous Valentine!"
"Fallen Angel Race, Ruler of Slumber, Lord Dino!"
"Winged Race, Sky Queen, Lord Frey!"
"Beastman Race, Lion King, Lord Carrion!"
"Human-Demon Race, Platinum Sword King, Lord Leon Cromwell!"
At this point, Misery turned to Zhong Chen and Rimuru and continued to introduce them:
"Human, Prince of the Monster Country Federation, Lord Zhong Chen!"
"Demonoid Race, Emperor of the Monster Country Federation, Lord Rimuru Tempest!"
"Finished!"
As Misery concluded her introductions, Walpurgis/Banquet of the Demon Lords officially began.
However, this time, without Clayman's presence, and with the other Demon Lords giving Guy face, no one actively sought trouble.
"Hehe, A Chen, are you finally going to be a Demon Lord? I'm telling you, Demon Lords are so majestic!"
Milim said excitedly, looking at Zhong Chen loudly.
"That's right! A Chen is going to be a Demon Lord, and you too, Rimuru!"
Ramiris also flew up and spoke happily.
"Hey, hey, hey, I never said I wanted to be a Demon Lord. Rimuru is the one who's going to be a Demon Lord."
For Zhong Chen, the identity of a Demon Lord brought nothing but trouble.
Whoever wants this title can have it; he was simply here to freeload food and drinks.
Thinking of this, Zhong Chen looked at the empty table, turned his head, and asked Guy:
"I say, Guy, your banquet isn't very good. There's nothing on this table. Are we supposed to just drink the west wind?"
"Heh heh, I was negligent, Misery!"
"Yes, Lord Guy!"
After a brief departure, Misery returned with numerous attendants, and plates of exquisite dishes were placed on the table.
"Hehe, now this is more like it. What's the point of a banquet if there's nothing to eat?"
With that, Zhong Chen grabbed a chicken leg and started gnawing on it, while urging Rimuru next to him, "Rimuru, eat quickly! It's free. It's a waste not to take advantage of this bargain."
Hearing Zhong Chen's words, Rimuru immediately understood and grabbed a monster dish resembling a lobster, and began to eat as well.
Seeing this, Milim and Ramiris, who often hung out with the two, also quickly joined the feasting army.
Then the atmosphere of the entire Walpurgis/Banquet of the Demon Lords suddenly changed. Zhong Chen and the other three, like hungry ghosts reincarnated, ate continuously without a word.
Guy, seeing this scene, did not speak to stop them, but rather watched them feast with a playful expression.
He even called Misery to bring more food after they finished eating.
"Burp… A Chen, I can't eat anymore."
Rimuru rubbed his little belly and spoke contentedly to Zhong Chen, who was still eating frantically beside him.
"Nani? You? Can't eat anymore?"
Hearing Rimuru's words, Zhong Chen suddenly stopped eating and looked at Rimuru in disbelief.
You're a Slime, dammit! Where's your stomach? If you can't eat it all, pack it to go!
Unlike Zhong Chen, who had evolved into a seasoned scoundrel, Rimuru clearly still had some dignity.
"A Chen, that's enough. Everyone's waiting, you know?"
Hearing Rimuru's words, Zhong Chen, holding a chicken leg in his right hand and a lobster in his left, his mouth glistening with oil, looked up.
He saw everyone present staring intently at him with shocked expressions.
It was as if they were saying, "What's wrong with this Guy? Is the Monster Country Federation that poor?"
"Look how hungry the Emperor and Prince are. If it's really bad, we can send you some food."
It was a good thing Zhong Chen didn't know their thoughts, otherwise, he would probably thank them directly and then send them his address.
"Ahem… eight-tenths full. Let's leave it at that for now."
After saying this, Zhong Chen opened his enormous mouth and swallowed both the chicken leg and the lobster in one bite.
Seeing that Zhong Chen was finally done, Guy, fearing that someone might start eating again, quickly spoke:
"Then, let's discuss Rimuru becoming a Demon Lord…"