t short story collection takes a deep dive into the epic tale's fantasy world--and what its characters get up to when Rimuru isn't running the show! Gard Mjöllmile, the most powerful human member of Tempest's government, is up to some less-thanproper dealings in the Western Nations; Velgrynd gets involved with a familiar-looking planet as she traces the trail of her lover; Caligulio starts facing up to his past as he strives to rebuild the Empire; and Raine, Primal Demon servant of the demon lord Guy Crimson, has a complaint or two about her toxic work environment. All that plus an extra tale you won't want to miss in this stellar collection!