"Speaking of which, it's just like the light novels and anime I've read."
"I didn't expect there to be so many Earths in other worlds."
Among everyone, Rimuru was the most interested in the new world.
Would there be many Japans across different Earths with varied timelines and historical developments?
And would different Japans give birth to more anime, novels, and games she hadn't seen?
As soon as she thought of this, Rimuru couldn't help but want to go to the new world and go on a massive shopping spree.
"Calm down first."
Rin said, "Rimuru."
"Oh, oh, oh."
Rimuru also realized her shut-in otaku tendencies had been exposed.
But she couldn't help it.
The stories in her memory had almost all been consumed. She desperately needed spiritual nourishment now.
"However…"
Rimuru said, "Rin, you surely didn't choose this world for those reasons, right?"
"Yes."
"The Earth of the new world possesses extraordinary power."
Violet took over Rin's words and began marking the normal combat power levels in that world one by one.
"Extraordinary?"
The Demon Lords weren't concerned about whether extraordinary power existed, but rather what level it was at.
"Is it strong?"
The one who asked this was none other than Shion, seated beside Rin.
On the surface, Shion was Rin's secretary.
But in truth, this girl didn't understand office work at all. At best, she was a personal bodyguard.
"Except for a very few special existences, the combat output of most extraordinary beings will not exceed B-rank, which is around street-busting level."
"Only B-rank?"
Diablo said, "Then the chaos level of that world seems rather low."
"Please don't underestimate this world."
Violet's next sentence instantly made everyone, who had been relaxed, sit up straight.
"The purpose of this exploration is for Ultimate Skills."
"Hmm?"
"What?"
"Is Violet saying that Ultimate Skills can be obtained in this world?"
"Is that true?"
"But why would a world with Ultimate Skills be so weak?"
"…"
That last question summed up everyone's current confusion.
Logically speaking, a powerful authority like an Ultimate Skill...
Even if it were to appear, it should emerge in a top-tier chaotic world, like the Cardinal World, or even a super chaotic world.
Why?
Why would a small-scale, lower-tier—at best mid-tier—world hold such a treasure?
It must be understood.
B-rank street-busting refers to combat performance within the Cardinal World.
If a B-rank monster were to truly descend upon this new Earth, its performance would definitely jump several major ranks.
At that point, it would no longer be mere street-level destruction, but island-level, or even nation-level devastation.
"First, I need to correct a misconception you all have."
Violet said, "This world is not as weak as you imagine."
"While it's true that the general power of extraordinary beings is capped around street-busting level…"
"The rule structure of this new world is no weaker than the Cardinal World."
In other words, take Artoria as an example.
On the Cardinal World, she could likely unleash enough strength to destroy a country.
Then, on this new Earth, no need to calculate ranks.
Whatever she is here, she is there.
"Not only that, the top powerhouses in that world each possess powerful strength on par with True Demon Lords."
"The two most formidable ones are even equivalent to veteran Demon Lords."
Violet's words made everyone alert and caused them to start taking this world seriously.
"How many Demon Lord-level beings are there?"
"Five or six permanent ones."
Violet replied, "If you count irregular appearances, there could be dozens, even hundreds."
At this point, everyone fell silent.
They didn't think Violet was exaggerating.
This Violet was always calm and decisive. She didn't speak in riddles and never said more than needed.
"If Violet's assessment is accurate…"
Treyni said, "Then this world is indeed a bit too dangerous."
Rather than acquiring more power, Treyni was more concerned with the safety of her companions and Rin.
"Haha!"
Unfortunately, Treyni's words drew Veldora's disdainful laugh.
"Just Demon Lord-level? What's that compared to me?!"
"Uh…"
Treyni felt awkward for no reason.
But she also knew that Veldora wasn't specifically targeting her.
That was just how Veldora was, always arrogant.
Among those present, there really weren't many who could compare to Veldora.
"With the Storm Dragon God's power, what level would he be at in that world?"
Testarossa asked Violet out of curiosity, wanting to gauge the strength and threat level of this new world.
"As for Veldora, he should be able to completely destroy that world."
Don't misunderstand. This new world is not a universe on its own. In reality, Earth's status is nearly equal to the Cardinal World.
Destroying it would collapse the very rules upholding the universe.
This is also why everyone would be so suppressed after going there.
"Haha, did you hear that?!"
Veldora stood up with a laugh and looked at Rin.
"Brother, let me go this time!"
"What do you want? Give me a list!"
"I'll help you snatch everything back!"
Unusually, Velzard didn't scold her foolish little brother. Instead, she watched Rin's reaction with interest.
A brute still has his uses.
The difference between Veldora and Velzard was that he could revive infinitely.
As long as the Cardinal World exists, the Storm Dragon God is truly immortal and indestructible.
It's similar to the Magic Gods in the A Certain Magical Index universe.
In other words, the Storm Dragon God was Rin's best scouting tool.
He can't die anyway.
No matter how dangerous it gets, it doesn't matter.
It was precisely because of this that Velzard tacitly allowed Veldora to speak.
As expected, compared to her own man, a younger brother was simply not important.
Velzard was not the type to spoil her little brother.
She now had only one identity.
Rin's woman.
(To be continued.)