The World's Ego (Book 2)

Everlasting

-At the same time-

Rimuru POV

I flew as fast as I could with Milim still on my tail. I was hoping to bring her to the Barren Lands and do something to calm her down but if it was all calculated in Feldway's plan...

I feel bad for Dagruel but I need to use the Desert of Death in case she fires anything dangerous...

I could always block it but that would hinder my own plans.

... That's right... A plan between us Herrschers... If Feldway has calculated my arrival then...

My thoughts were put on a halt when I noticed that time had stopped. Someone was using <Time Stop> and because of this, the world's defense was practically null.

Not good...! I have to keep her attention on me!

"Keep up with me, Milim!" I shouted as a form of taunt

Who in the world is using it?! If it's you, Feldway, then that's totally unfair!

"Rimuru, can you hear me?" Veldora connected his thoughts through the <Soul Corridor>, "Adalman and the others are having a tough time, but there is no one who can stand up to Dagruel's <Time Stop>, so the others might be in-"

Oh, so it was Dagruel who did this. Then that's fine. Mobius and the others are there, aren't they?

"Well, yeah but..."

Patience. What are you seeing now?

"... No way... Mobius and the others overcame the <Time Stop>?!" Veldora exclaimed in shock

With enough knowledge of the concept of time, even MANTIS soldiers can do that, not just Herrschers. Can you be the backup in case Dagruel gets too overwhelming for them, though?

"Ah, I've been waiting for that! Leave it to me!" His reliable words gave me a small sense of relief

"Rimuru-sama, Ultima and her thoughts are connected. We can send the coordinates to Veldora-sama." Diablo communicated

I was mildly surprised that Diablo could do that but in the Suspended World but I was more focused on his words.

<<<Spatial Transportation>> is possible even in a Suspended World as long as the coordinate information is known even at a long distance. Since Ultima is on site, I shared her senses and perceptions to acquire information.>

... Oh, I see. It's because they have a shared <Soul Corridor> with me.

<That's correct.>

It sounds like a cheat but we'll take any chances we get. So, Ultima, I'll be counting on you!

"Yes! Rimuru-sama, leave it to me! Veldora-sama, is this alright?" Ultima asks

"Mm, good work! Kuahahaha, my turn will come at last!"

Veldora sounded quite happy that he was finally given permission to fight and I couldn't help but let out a small giggle. Time began moving again and I continued to fly, hoping for the best for everyone fighting. Just as the Heaven's Tower was coming into view, I received a communication from Ramiris.

"Hey Rimuru, I'm in trouble! Dino-chan and his friends are attacking us! We're ready to intercept them, but I'm worried because Master isn't here!"

The fact that Veldora was already away from the labyrinth told me that Dagruel could be more trouble than I thought but I had to give her an answer soon before Ramiris spiraled into a panic.