In the world of Moe King, I became the ruler of ice.

"Hmph, you kidnappers, I will not yield to you! Just wait to be punished by my king!"

Besta looked furious.

This left Rimuru completely bewildered, and he couldn't help but look at Gazel behind Besta with a strange gaze.

Upon hearing Best's words, Gazel smiled slightly and spoke in a chilling tone.

"Heh, sanctions? You mean me?"

Upon hearing that familiar voice, Besta's body immediately trembled, and he stiffly turned his head.

"My king, what are you doing in a den of thieves?"

Upon seeing this imposing figure, Besta was so frightened that he prostrated himself on the ground.

Gazel snorted coldly.

"I'm the one who kidnapped you, so what, you have a problem with that?"

Besta was completely terrified and quickly said...

"No, no..."

Rimuru looked at Gazel with some confusion, wondering why this person had been sent here.

"Senior brother, what's wrong?"

Gazel ignored Besta on the ground and turned to Rimuru to explain.

"Rimuru, I've given up on this guy, but the scientific and technological knowledge he possesses might be of great help to you."

"This...isn't that a bit inappropriate!"

Rimuru hesitated a bit. To be honest, he was somewhat tempted when he heard that Besta possessed a wealth of scientific and technological knowledge.

Their city is now mostly built, but it lacks some cutting-edge technology. If this Besta could...

Gazel continued.

"This guy is a top talent in scientific research and technology. He used to be Kaijin's colleague."

Rimuru also thought Besta was a talented guy, and what they lacked most right now was top-notch technology. But he still had concerns.

"But wouldn't we learn the Dwarf Kingdom's top-notch technology? Is that really alright?"

Gazel laughed heartily and said to Rimuru without caring.

"It's alright, this is also technical support for our allies!"

Rimuru didn't say anything more when he saw this.

"Then I'll take this person. I'll arrange for him to work with Kaijin."

After seeing Rimuru agree, Gazel turned to look at Besta, his expression becoming very serious.

"You'll be working here from now on, so you must make this city a top-notch technological capital."

Do you understand?

Besta hurriedly knelt on the ground, tears streaming down her face, and spoke in a terrified tone.

"Thank you for giving me this opportunity, Your Majesty. I will certainly not let you down."

Besta then walked up to Rimuru and bowed deeply.

"Thank you for taking me in, Lord Rimuru. I am very ashamed of my previous disrespect and hope to receive your forgiveness."

"Haha, it's alright, I almost forgot if you hadn't mentioned it."

Rimuru scratched his head.

Seeing that things were mostly settled, Gazel said goodbye to everyone and was about to leave, but he was still a little worried and went to find Ramiris.

"Ramillies, don't forget what you promised me yesterday."

Ramiris froze, looking completely bewildered.

"What did I promise you...?"

Although he already knew, Gazel's expression still darkened, and he put his hand to his forehead.

"I knew it..."

Gazel turned his pleading gaze to Gransta, his eyes seeming to say, "I'm leaving this to you, brother."

Gulansta nodded with a wry smile.

Gazel flipped over and mounted the wyvern. After giving Ramiris a resentful look, he soared into the sky and flew away.

Gransta watched Gazel leave silently, and then Rimuru moved closer to him again.

He said with emotion.

"I didn't expect that Senior Brother Gazel actually snuck out this time. He really is a generous and unrestrained king."

Upon hearing this, Gransta turned to look at Rimuru and hugged his cheek.

"You sound quite envious, aren't you? Want to sneak out and play like me?"

Lim gave an awkward smile.

"Hehe, no way..." Then he became serious and looked directly into Gransta's eyes.

"I'm a responsible person, I don't think that way at all."

Gulansta looked doubtful.

Just as Rimuru was about to argue with Gransta, a goofy goblin appeared in front of them and shouted triumphantly.

"My lords, I received a report that some lizards were scamming people out of their town. I've caught them and they're now being handed over to you for your care."

He stood ramrod straight, but the earnest expression on his face, seeking praise, betrayed him.

This goblin with the goofy face is our city guard captain—Goblin. He got promoted after achieving the greatest merit in the battle against the Pig-Headed Emperor.

He is indeed exceptionally gifted, having practically maxed out both luck and talent.

"Gobuta?"

Rimuru exchanged a puzzled look with Gransta.

"A four-legged snake? Trying to freeload?"

"What is this thing?"

Both of them were puzzled at the same time. With such good public security in the town, how could there still be people trying to get free food and drinks?

And I've never heard of lizards in the Jura Forest!

Gobuta smiled slightly.

"My lord, look, I have brought them back."

Sure enough, several goblins carried in the creature bound with sticks. Immediately, a sound like a chicken being slaughtered filled the air.

"You goblin, I already said we're not called Four-Legged Lizards! We're Lizardmen!"

"Exactly! Who would call us lizards? That's so mean!"

"Mmm, uh-huh."

Rimuru stared blankly at the people who were tied to sticks and carried in front of him.

"Hmm, to be honest, they really do look alike!"

Gavilu: ......

The lizardmen's henchmen: ......

Seeing Gavil, who was tied to the stick, wearing an extremely sad expression, Rimuru coughed awkwardly.

"Put Gavilu and the others down. What happened?"

Gobuta stepped forward and pointed at the lizards, explaining.

"Reporting to you two, these lizards have sneaked into our town, claiming to be Lord Rimuru's subordinates and have been freeloading for days."

"We were only caught because someone tipped us off."

Rimuru looked at Gavilu and the other lizardmen in surprise.

"Good heavens, you've managed to eat and drink for free for days on end? Are my people all too naive?"

Gavilu's face fell, and he stammered an explanation.

"Well, we haven't eaten for several days, and we were planning to eat our fill first before coming to seek refuge with Lord Rimuru."

Then, he said something weakly.

"So...it doesn't count as freeloading, does it..."

The other lizardmen nod vigorously, seemingly agreeing with Lord Gavilu's words.

Rimuru's expression froze.

"Eat your fill first... then come and pledge your loyalty?"

"Okay, okay, so you're playing like this, treating me like..."