I FOUND A DOOR TO TENSURA AND BECAME BROKEN IN THE REAL WORLD TOO-Chapter 70: The Cardinal World’s New Powerhouse

As Velzard, Luminous, and I were enjoying our luxurious vacation,

The Cardinal World was undergoing significant changes,

And Tempest was quickly becoming the most powerful nation in the entire continent.

In our absence,

Rimuru had continued his political maneuvering,

Expanding alliances, and establishing dominance without needing to lift his sword.

One of the most significant events during this time

Was Rimuru's intervention in a dire conflict

That resulted in him saving an entire tribe of elves.

The elves had been living in a secluded forest,

Constantly harassed by human slavers from neighboring countries.

These slavers had been hunting elves,

Selling them into bondage and exploitation.

During a routine patrol,

Souei—one of Rimuru's most efficient intelligence agents—

Received intel about a large-scale raid on the elven village.

Without hesitation,

He immediately reported it to Rimuru.

"My lord," Souei's voice was calm but urgent,

"We have a problem. A band of slavers from Falmouth is raiding a nearby elven settlement."

Rimuru, who was sipping tea with Shuna,

Immediately stood up,

His expression hardening.

"Assemble the generals. We're moving out."

His voice was firm and decisive,

No trace of hesitation or mercy in his tone.

Within minutes,

Benimaru, Diablo, Shion, Hakuro, Geld, and Zegion were prepared.

The Tempest forces arrived at the elf village

Just as the slavers were about to massacre the last survivors.

Without a word,

Diablo materialized behind the slavers,

His crimson eyes gleaming with murderous glee.

"Ara... harming innocent beings?"

His voice was syrupy sweet,

But dripping with venom.

Before any of the slavers could react,

Diablo flicked his fingers,

And black tendrils of chaos energy

Speared through their bodies,

Shattering their souls in an instant.

Benimaru, with a wave of his hand,

Unleashed Hell Flare,

Turning the remaining slavers into cinders.

The battle was swift and merciless,

The slavers were annihilated

Before they could even scream.

After the battle,

Rimuru approached the trembling elves,

Who were staring at him in awe and disbelief.

The elven leader,

A beautiful woman named Aurelia,

Fell to her knees,

Her eyes brimming with tears of gratitude.

"Demon Lord Rimuru... you saved us."

Her voice was barely above a whisper,

Choked with emotion.

Rimuru,

With his usual gentle smile,

Extended his hand toward her.

"Come with us. You'll be safe in Tempest."

His voice was soft but reassuring,

Carrying unwavering kindness.

The elves,

Having lost their homes,

Accepted Rimuru's offer without hesitation.

Thousands of elves were welcomed into Tempest,

Given refuge, homes, and protection.

Their arrival boosted Tempest's population and influence,

As the elves, known for their magical affinity,

Began contributing their expertise to the nation's infrastructure.

Elven enchantresses reinforced Tempest's magical barriers,

Elven craftsmen introduced new enchantment techniques,

And their unique culture added a new layer of diversity and beauty to the kingdom.

During our absence,

Rimuru also solidified an alliance with Sarion,

One of the most powerful and wealthy nations in the Cardinal World.

Empress Elmesia El-Ru Sarion,

The charming and cunning ruler of Sarion,

Was greatly impressed by Tempest's rapid growth and influence

After the festival and the defense against Mariabell's attack.

Seeing Tempest's rise in power,

Elmesia personally visited Rimuru

To discuss a mutual cooperation agreement.

One day,

Without formal announcement,

Elmesia arrived in Tempest

With her elite royal guards and advisors.

The moment she entered Rimuru's castle,

Her golden eyes scanned the surroundings with a sharp, calculating glimmer.

She smiled playfully

As she locked eyes with Rimuru.

"Fufu~ Rimuru-dono, you've been making quite the name for yourself."

Her voice was honeyed with charm,

But her gaze was piercing.

Rimuru,

Seated on his throne,

Smirked slightly,

Feigning nonchalance.

"Oh? Sarion's Empress is gracing me with her presence? I'm honored."

His voice was playful but subtly sharp,

Mirroring her tone.

Elmesia's lips curled into a sly smirk,

Clearly enjoying the banter.

"Hmm... you say that, but I hear your nation is making waves.

Would you be interested in... forming a partnership, Rimuru-dono?"

Her voice was smooth,

And her eyes were glimmering with ambition.

"Tempest and Sarion... an alliance between two rising powers."

She extended her hand toward Rimuru,

Her expression confident and alluring.

Without hesitation,

Rimuru accepted her hand,

A glimmer of satisfaction in his eyes.

"I think that would benefit both of us greatly."

His voice was calm and deliberate,

Sealing the alliance with a single handshake.

The two nations,

Now bound by political ties,

Became powerful allies.

With Sarion's wealth and influence,

And Tempest's military might and technology,

The alliance solidified Tempest's dominance

As a major power in the Cardinal World.

After the festival and Mariabell's failed attack,

Rimuru also turned his attention to Clayman's former territory,

Which was now leaderless and in disarray.

Rather than leaving it abandoned,

Rimuru decided to absorb the entire region into Tempest's domain.

With Souei's intelligence network,

He swiftly subdued the scattered remnants of Clayman's forces

And conquered the region without resistance.

The land, once ruled by Clayman,

Became another extension of Tempest's territory,

Bringing its resources, wealth, and population under Rimuru's rule.

Clayman's former domain,

Once a land of cruelty and suffering,

Was quickly transformed into a flourishing part of Tempest,

Its people grateful for Rimuru's rule.

In the weeks that followed,

Tempest's reputation and influence grew exponentially.

Leaders from various nations

Sent diplomatic envoys,

Seeking alliances and trade agreements.

Merchants, adventurers, and nobles

Flocked to Tempest,

Eager to invest, trade, and participate in the nation's prosperity.

Even the Western Saints Church,

Which once viewed Tempest with suspicion,

Now regarded it with cautious admiration,

Especially after Hinata's miraculous resurrection.

By the time

Velzard, Luminous, and I returned from our vacation,

Tempest had become a superpower in its own right,

Its influence undeniable,

And its leader, Rimuru, respected and revered

Throughout the entire Cardinal World.

Even while we were enjoying our luxurious vacation,

Luminous, being the ruler of Ruberios,

Couldn't completely detach herself from her duties.

Though she was enjoying herself with Velzard and me,

She would occasionally get lost in thought,

Her crimson eyes narrowing

As she silently contemplated Ruberios' affairs.

There were moments

Where she would sit on the yacht's deck,

A wine glass in her hand,

But her gaze distant,

Her mind wandering back to her kingdom.

One evening,

As the golden sun dipped below the horizon,

Painting the sky with shades of amber and violet,

Luminous leaned against the yacht's railing,

Her long silver hair flowing in the sea breeze.

She softly sighed,

Her eyes reflecting a faint glimmer of concern.

"Yuuya..."

Her voice was soft and somewhat wistful.

"...I need to check on Ruberios."

I,

Lying on a plush beach chair with Velzard nestled next to me,

Glanced at her with a lazy smirk.

"Tsk, tsk. My lady, can't you just forget about work for once?"

I teased her lightly,

Earning a sharp glare from her.

"Stop it."

Her voice was firm,

But her lips curved into a faint smile,

Amused by my playful demeanor.

Seeing her concerned,

I nodded in understanding

And extended my hand toward her.

"Fine, fine. Come here."

I gestured for her to join me.

Luminous walked over,

Her bare feet padding softly across the deck,

And she sat gracefully on my lap.

Without another word,

I pressed my fingertips to her temple

And activated a private thought communication link,

Using my Conqueror Sovereign to enhance the range and clarity.

The link activated,

And Hinata, Louis, and Gunther

Immediately felt the familiar connection

As Luminous' voice resonated in their minds.

In Ruberios,

The three of them were in the castle's war room,

Discussing defense measures

And overseeing reconstruction efforts

After the recent attack by Granbell Rosso.

Hinata,

Who was seated at the head of the table,

Suddenly stiffened,

Feeling the connection form.

Her icy blue eyes widened slightly

Before she closed them and focused,

Responding through the link.

"Luminous-sama...? Is that you?"

Her voice was calm yet relieved,

Carrying a faint trace of longing.

From the other end,

Luminous' voice was soft but regal.

"Yes, it's me.

How are things in Ruberios?"

Her tone was steady,

But there was a hint of worry beneath her composed voice.

Hinata's voice came through clearly,

Efficient and professional.

"Everything is stable, Luminous-sama.

After Granbell's failed attack, the city has returned to normal.

We've doubled the patrols along the outer regions,

And the internal defenses have been strengthened."

Louis, who was also in the room,

Chimed in with his usual calm, analytical tone.

"The citizens remain loyal.

Granbell's forces were completely eradicated.

There's no longer any threat from them."

Gunther,

Standing beside Louis,

Added with a gruff yet satisfied tone,

"Hmph. If anything,

Granbell's attack only made our forces stronger.

The knights are more disciplined than ever.

No one will dare invade us again."

Hearing their confident reports,

Luminous' eyes softened,

Her concern easing slightly.

Though she was pleased with the report,

Luminous' sharp instincts didn't allow her to relax completely.

She gave clear and precise orders,

Her voice firm and commanding.

"Maintain the heightened security.

Do not let your guard down,

Even with Granbell gone."

Her crimson eyes narrowed slightly,

A glimmer of caution flashing in them.

"Increase patrols at the southern borders.

I have a feeling the Eastern Empire is stirring.

We cannot afford to be caught off guard."

Louis immediately acknowledged her command,

His voice smooth and reassuring.

"Understood, Luminous-sama.

We'll execute your orders without fail."

Hinata,

Though focused and obedient,

Her voice softened slightly

As she addressed Luminous.

"Luminous-sama...

How are you?"

Her tone carried a faint trace of affection,

A rare glimpse of her softer side.

Luminous' lips curled into a small smile,

Her voice losing its edge slightly.

"I'm fine, Hinata.

I'm just... making sure everything is in order."

Her voice was gentler,

But she quickly regained her composed tone,

Not wanting to show too much vulnerability

In front of Louis and Gunther.

Throughout the vacation,

Luminous made it a habit

To request me to establish the connection

Every few days.

Whether we were lounging on a yacht,

Dining in Michelin-starred restaurants,

Or exploring new cities,

She would occasionally request a moment

To check in on Ruberios.

Each time,

I would hold her gently,

Our fingers intertwined,

As I activated the link

And enhanced the communication clarity

With my Conqueror Sovereign.

Hinata,

Ever-dutiful,

Would report the latest developments

In her calm, authoritative tone,

While Louis and Gunther

Offered detailed strategic insights.

No matter how far away Luminous was,

Her presence was always felt in Ruberios.

Of course,

Velzard couldn't help but tease Luminous

Whenever she would request a connection.

One evening,

While we were lounging by the pool,

Luminous was once again requesting a connection.

As I gently placed my fingertips

On Luminous' temple,

Velzard smirked,

Resting her chin on her hand

As she watched us.

With a playful glimmer in her eyes,

She quipped,

"Hmm~ you're supposed to be on vacation,

But here you are, running a country from a beach chair."

Her voice was teasing,

But soft with affection.

Luminous cast her a sharp glare,

But there was a small smile tugging at her lips.

"Unlike you, Velzard,

I actually have responsibilities."

Her voice was cool and regal,

But the glimmer in her eyes

Betrayed her fondness.

I chuckled,

Looking between the two of them.

"Don't worry, ladies.

Once Ruberios is stable,

We'll have some uninterrupted fun."

I said smoothly,

Pulling both of them close

And planting a kiss on each of their cheeks.

Both women smirked slightly,

Their previous tension forgotten,

As they relaxed into my embrace,

Enjoying the warmth of the sunset

And the freedom of our vacation,

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Even while Luminous ruled from afar.