The monsters were shaken. They keenly realized that their true hope had always been Rimuru. That report sent shivers through the top brass of the monster nation, Tempest.

Benimaru awoke on a bed in the infirmary of a recovery facility inside the labyrinth, where he had been carried and laid down by Souei. Not much time had passed since the battle at the Sacred Tree.

Overwhelmed by an intense sense of loss, he jumped up, unable to remain lying down. Gabiru and Geld, who had been lying next to him, felt the same. At that very moment, as if coordinated, they all got up together.

The executives gathered in the control room established within the labyrinth.

From the Twelve Chaos Guardian Lords, eight members assembled. Among them were Diablo, Zegion, and Kumara, who had been entrusted with guarding the sanctuary.

Despite being gravely injured, Benimaru, Gabiru, and Geld had also gotten up to attend. Ranga, who had been hiding in Gobta’s shadow to heal his wounds, also appeared. And finally, Testarossa, who had made an emergency return from the Kingdom of Ingracia.

That Testarossa, known for her strong sense of responsibility, had abandoned all her duties and rushed back, this alone spoke volumes about the gravity of the situation.

Naturally, Shuna, at the forefront of internal affairs, along with Rigurd and the other political leaders, as well as executives like Gobta and Apito, had all gathered as well. With the exception of those currently engaged in battle, every available key figure was now present.

Ramiris, who had effectively become the master of the labyrinth's control room, gasped at the report.