Tensura / The Void Watcher (Editing)

Chapter 40: Connected, past and future

A/N: It feels great to be able to have enough spare time to spare for this old story of mine to continue after working on the new book and focusing on IRL academics. Sorry for the absence, the uploads resumes from now on into a new event!
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3rd POV:

After the incident of Ivra's attack, regions in Tempest territory that suffered mediocre damage are undergoing repairs and renewal, as all the invading evil spawns were all but cleansed through the combined efforts of the new Tempest military and executives, along with some small outside help.

The defense at the Farmus front was also successful, not only was the nation protected, but Edward and the Seven Luminaries' treachery was also exposed by the journalists and other various sources, thus significantly boosting Youm's high popularity. In the end, it was him and the Tempest forces that stood with the people of Farmus, not the false king.

The Crusaders and Saints all returned to Luberios, with Luminous promising a meeting soon to discuss and clear things, also adding reparations. However, Tempest refused it, stating that the blame is on no one for which there is no need for official compensation.

The first deployment and usage of the Star destroyer and the new Storm station are also commendable, with the ship now safely returned and docked at the station undergoing minor repairs.

"And that's what happened in the past few hours after we have repelled them from our territory."

Benimaru concluded as he reported to Rimuru in the Labyrinth, accompanied by Jeanne, Gray, Velzard, and Veldanava.

"Well, at least things are over."

Scratching his head as he relieved, he sat on a nearby chair, reminiscing of his short but dangerous battle with Ivra.

"Thanks to the reorganized army, we stood our ground firmly and suffered fewer casualties than I initially thought." The general, Benimaru said. "Luckily we just did that."

"Some dumb luck that the enemy boss got away." Velzard gritted her teeth as her hidden anger showed its colors through her expression. "There will be no exceptions."

"It was well, unfortunate. But it was inevitable." Rimuru stated, as he finally told the others about his almost fallen control under Ivra with his new Lord of Justice skill, being an imposter utilizing the deceased Rudra's body and abilities.

"No way..."

Upon knowing this, even the god was deeply shocked and began to ponder of the possibilities and scenarios rotting from this newfound knowledge.

"It's real. If it wasn't for the nature of my skill Azathoth and my willpower, I'm afraid I would have already become his pawn. Its absolute dominance over angelic ultimate skill users is extremely difficult to fight against."

Remembering the feeling of being leeched in your mind wasn't the best feeling either, but it is something that even Rimuru couldn't unsee. Its threat is too great to be simply ignored, especially if you count the users of angelic or holy-type ultimate skills.

'I don't know much about my colleagues in the Octogram, but me, Velzard each possessed one. I can fight off its control but with much effort, if Velzard were to be controlled...'

Rimuru need not to imagine the scenario to know how badly screwed up it would be for everyone. If it became a reality, then she would not confine any of her true strength and go full rampage on the Cardinal world. Worst of all, his current state is not enough to handle such a dangerous threat.

'Curse my weakness now, if the rate of my powers returning to me were faster, or if I had retained my former peak strength millions of years ago, everything could be way easier.'

Indeed, the power to travel worlds, and single-handedly maintain relative peace, the power that enabled him to be the equal of the embodiment of destruction in this universe. It's only something like a legend in a few's hearts now.