Following the war, the immediate priority was the recovery of the unconscious Rimuru and the cleanup of the battlefield.
The Orcs, now subdued and controlled by the leadership of the newly designated High Orcs (the former Orc Generals), were being integrated into the labor force under the watchful eye of Benimaru.
Arthur, however, was focused entirely on the small, defenseless blue slime.
Rimuru's core magicules were recovering, but her continued existence as a genderless entity was a point of both personal discomfort for her (as a "woman of culture") and a potential political vulnerability.
Arthur used his extraordinary power, the fusion of his magic and his ability to utilize Reality Blending (Partial Released).
He gently restructured Rimuru's entire existence, not physically, but at the very spiritual and cellular level where her gender identity resided.
"You deserve to be fully yourself, even in this new existence,"
Arthur murmured, channeling his power.
The result was subtle yet profound: Rimuru remained a Slime monster at her core, retaining all her skills and power.
However, her default human form, the one she absorbed from Shizuka Izawa, now reflected a permanent female gender.
Her physical structure, magicule flow, and spiritual essence were fundamentally rewired to align with her former life as a woman.
When Rimuru finally awoke, she immediately adopted her restored human form—now undeniably female.
Her first act was to hug Arthur, a silent acknowledgment of the deep, personal gift he had given her.
"Thank you, Arthur!"
She transmitted, her voice now having a light, feminine lilt even through telepathy.
"This... this is the best reward I could ask for. You truly are my most trusted partner."
Their relationship deepened instantly. Rimuru no longer just trusted Arthur as a protector; she relied on him as her absolute confidant and the one who fully understood her true self.
The two closest Oni, Shuna and Shion, observed the exchange with intense interest.
Arthur's power display in the war and his intimate, god-like act of reshaping Rimuru's being solidified their absolute loyalty—and their personal admiration—for him.
Shion, the enforcer, was the most direct in her interest.
She often positioned herself near Arthur, her powerful presence subtly screening him from others.
"Arthur-sama, you gave our Queen a great gift,"
Shion purred, her violet eyes meeting his.
"A male with such overwhelming power and kindness is truly worthy of our respect. Should Rimuru-sama ever need a temporary stand-in for any 'duties' while she focuses on politics, Shion would be honored to serve her protector."
Shuna, the refined mage, expressed her devotion more intellectually, often seeking him out to discuss magical theory and strategy.
"Shion is crude, Arthur-sama,"
Shuna said demurely.
"But she speaks a truth common in the forest. You are the pillar of this nation. Please, teach me more of your reality-blending magic. Only by understanding your immense power can I serve as an effective support for both you and Rimuru-sama."
Arthur maintained a diplomatic, slightly exasperated distance, focusing their attention back on the task at hand.
"Your loyalty is noted. Now, both of you must focus on the upcoming summit. Shuna, coordinate the supplies. Shion, you are the chief of security for the event."
Under Arthur's strategic guidance, Rimuru called a grand assembly of all major monster races in the forest.
The overwhelming victory against the Orc Disaster, coupled with the obvious presence of a being like Arthur, ensured every faction attended.
The critical figures who arrived at the newly established village included:
The Lizardmen Delegation: Led by the disgraced but repentant Gabil, who, despite his failures, was now an enthusiastic, if still arrogant, supporter of Rimuru.
The Dryads: The powerful, beautiful protectors of the forest, led by the spokesperson Treyni. She was the most important early endorsement, immediately recognizing Rimuru's worth and Arthur's power, and declaring Rimuru the new Patron of the Jura Forest.
The High Orcs: Led by the humble and skilled commander, Geld II (the son of the former Orc Lord, named by Rimuru).
His inclusion symbolized the integration of former enemies and the nation's capacity for redemption.
The Summit was a resounding political success.
With Arthur's authority providing the necessary weight, Rimuru secured the official recognition of the Jura Tempest Federation.
The war was over, the political landscape was transformed, and Rimuru's journey as a true sovereign had begun.
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