"Huh?"
Rimuru was completely bewildered.
Rigurd, Gobta, and several other Goblins also followed over.
"Hey! Don't just randomly arrange a master for me! At least ask if I, the person involved, agree or not!" Rimuru protested excitedly.
"Don't worry, you'll definitely agree."
Draco looked at Hakurou and then introduced, "Hakurou, this is the new disciple I told you about before."
Hakurou nodded with a smile. "Since it's a recommendation from my Lord, I have no problem with it."
Seeing that Rimuru was still a bit clueless, Draco reminded him, "Hakurou is known as the sword demon. He was King Gazel's first teacher, and all those warriors of mine were trained by Hakurou."
"Eh...?!"
Rimuru let out a cry of surprise.
"Hohoho, my Lord overstates it. I merely give them a bit of guidance occasionally."
Hakurou said modestly.
Rimuru and his group had naturally heard many people mention Hakurou's famous name throughout the day.
Gobta couldn't help but scream, "Ah! This old man is actually the legendary Demon Instructor?!"
"Hmm??"
"Old man?"
Hakurou's eyebrows twitched slightly as his gaze fell upon Gobta.
Immediately, Gobta began to tremble all over and promptly shut his mouth.
Draco shook his head helplessly, guessing that Gobta's life wouldn't be easy in the future either.
Later, at Draco's suggestion...
The Jura Tempest Federation and Nazarick established Stronghold Teleportation Arrays. Such large-scale arrays required a significant amount of precious Magic Steel, and there weren't many people who knew how to build them.
But Draco knew one person who certainly could, and that was Beta, who was about to be expelled from the Dwarf Kingdom.
Of course, there was another way.
That was to use rare teleportation magic scrolls, just like the portal between Nazarick and the Dragons Capital; that would also work.
However, the cost of manufacturing such precious scrolls was too high, and they weren't as convenient as teleportation arrays.
Afterward, the various factions decided to establish fixed strongholds in their respective countries. This way, traveling back and forth would be quite simple.
If Hakurou wanted to go to the Jura Tempest Federation to train soldiers, it would only take a blink of an eye.
Having finished discussing official business, the banquet continued.
Everyone drank beer and ate delicious food, and the atmosphere was quite harmonious.
The following days were much the same, and the relationships between the various powers grew increasingly close.
Happy times are always brief.
The celebration came to a successful conclusion on the night of the seventh day, and the representatives of the major powers began to depart one after another.
This time, it wasn't as convenient as when they arrived; without teleportation arrays, they had to walk back on their own.
Draco had Benimaru lead the soldiers to escort them out of the forest; once they reached human territory, it would be much easier.
The return of these representatives also brought back news of the changes that had occurred in the Jura Forest.
The fall of the Pig-Headed Emperor and the rise of the Jura Tempest Federation.
Within the Jura Forest, it was the second powerful force to rise after the Duchy of Nazarick!
Furthermore, a rumor about a Five-Nation Alliance began to spread, but currently, none of the five nations had come forward to make an official announcement, so the news remained unconfirmed.
Regardless, the shock brought by this news was enough for the common people to discuss it at length.
At the city gate.
Draco bid farewell to Rimuru and his group.
"Remember to get the Stronghold Teleportation Array set up soon," Draco said, patting Rimuru on the shoulder.
"Don't worry!"
Rimuru grinned, then mounted Ranga and led the group as they galloped into the distance.
"His Majesty Lionel, I've been away for too long; it's time for me to return to my country as well."
King Gazel had already notified the Sky-Soaring Knights in advance to come and receive him.
A Pegasus knight unit of about a hundred people flew in from the horizon and quickly landed beside Draco and the others.
"Then I shall await the good news," Draco said with a cupped-hand salute and a smile.
"No problem!"
King Gazel nodded and turned to mount his Pegasus.
The group then flew off toward the Dwarf Kingdom in a grand procession.
Regarding the previously agreed-upon Magic Armor Soldier Project and the matters of the Five-Nation Alliance, everything would have to wait until Rimuru finished the teleportation arrays.
However, the diplomatic missions of various countries could already begin establishing relations in advance.
"Well then, Lord Lionel, I shall take my leave as well."
Carrion, along with the Three Beastmen and the diplomatic mission sent to the Beast Kingdom, bid farewell to Draco together.
"I'll have to trouble Lord Carrion to look after our country's diplomatic mission."
"Don't mention it," Carrion smiled. "Then, farewell!"
Afterward, the group boarded their ornate carriages and slowly drove away until they finally disappeared at the end of their vision.
After seeing off the three groups, Draco spoke to the Guardians behind him.
"You all return to Nazarick first. Albedo, you just stay with me."
"As you command, My Lord!"
...Bringing Albedo along, he returned to the reception hall in the city.
Draco looked at the preoccupied Frey in front of him and couldn't help but ask.
"Lord Frey, you haven't seemed very happy these past few days. Is it because my hospitality was lacking?"
Hearing this, Frey gave a bitter smile. "No, it's my own problem."
"Oh? Are you worried about the Storm Great Tempest?"
Draco's casual mention caused Frey's pupils to shrink suddenly.
She looked up at Draco and said in a somewhat nervous tone, "How did you know?"
Draco waved his hand dismissively. "Don't get excited, and there's no need to care how I know."
"I just wanted to tell you that your worries are unnecessary."
"Unnecessary?"
Frey was stunned and said with some confusion, "What do you mean?"
"This is my territory. Do you think the Storm Great Tempest can even leave the Jura Great Forest?"
Draco's counter-question made Frey fall silent.
"What you mean is..."
"I'm lacking a pet, and there just happens to be a Storm Great Tempest. It's quite suitable."
"..."
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