The World's Ego

Farewells and Promises

Rimuru POV

Everyone had rested up for the night and I gathered the kids at the gates of the labyrinth with Ramiris and Beretta seeing us off.

"Make sure to keep her safe, Beretta!" I encouraged the Arch Doll

"Yes, Master. I swear an oath upon this body to carry out your orders." Beretta assures with a bow

"Alright! Let's go back to school!" I announced to the kids

"Yeah!"

"... Rimuru! If you really can't stand to be without my adorable visage, you're always free to come visit." Ramiris huffs out 

"If you're lonely, just say it!" I giggled at her childishness

"How dare you be this rude to a Demon Lord!"

I looked over to make sure the kids weren't listening in and whispered to Ramiris, "Listen. Come visit Tempest if you ever leave the labyrinth. So long! Thank you for everything!"

<Report. When generating simulated Higher Air Elemental, 'Spatial Attribute' was identified and analyzed. Through combination, <<Shadow Movement>> has evolved into <<Spatial Movement>>. Instantaneous travel between known destinations is possible without using shadow.>

Then let's head back!

With my new skill, I instantly teleported everyone back to the academy. I first announced this good news to Yuuki without spilling much about the labyrinth and Ramiris herself before going back to my dorm room to relay this situation to Beni and to check up on the town.

"And that's how the issue has been solved! I guess my teaching job here is over now." I sighed in relief

"That is a relief to hear, I'll admit. Will you be returning soon, then?" Beni asks

"No, not yet. I still have to stay here to make sure that the kids will be secure with their spirits. Please watch over the town for a little bit longer." I replied

"I understand, my Lady."

"How is everything over there? Anything new?"

"No, my Lady. Everyone is doing well here. There have been no major problems. Oh, by the way, Youm's group came back to visit. They had a new member. It seems she joined after beating up Youm for treating her rudely."

"Oh, my... That Youm? She must be a strong person." I gaped

"I haven't spoken to her myself, but apparently she's a wizard. Her name is Mjurran, I believe. And she's serving as their Tactical Advisor."

"Is that so? Then that's good to hear! I would love to meet her when I get back to Tempest! I miss everyone!"

"The residents here miss you similarly, my Lady. Oh, but there is something else I have to tell you. Recently, Kalpas-dono has taken up training when he isn't working in school." Beni reports

"Huh? Kalpas? Is he okay there? Any troubles?"

"No, not at all. In fact, we had a proper spar with each other and made sure to not cause a huge mess this time. He even prepared food for anyone who was tired. We were seeing a new side to him."

"That Kalpas...? Wow..."

"Right? Though he is still his cranky self every now and then." Beni chuckles

"Hehe! As expected of him! What about Sakura and Mobius?"

"They are doing fine as well. Recently, Sakura-dono has been doing something in the Central Kitchen with Shuna. I even see them going out to run some errands together every once in awhile." Beni hesitates after saying that and I catch a small hint of jealousy in his eyes before it returns to normal, "As for Mobius-dono... Souei knows that more than me, so I can only mention the things he reported back. She is always researching with Vesta in the cave, working well as his assistant, though she seems to have a slight tick when it comes to Gabiru and his... uh..."