Chapter 87: Ambition and a new friend
Pov Grayfia,
This wasn't supposed to happen like this.
I fought Serafall Sitri, known for her ice power, and we were more or less evenly matched. At one point, she switched opponents with her maid. I thought victory would be easier, but here I am on the ground, vulnerable to a final blow at any moment.
How can someone without noble origins defeat a Lucifuge? Their members are known for being incredibly strong and serving the Lucifer family.
Grayfia: "How can you be stronger than me?"
Rimuru: "You're not fighting for a cause; you're only fighting because you were ordered to. I fight for the good of my mistress, Dia Gremory-sama. You lack ambition, and you're not putting your heart into this fight, while I'm ready to die at any moment for Dia-sama. The only thing I want is her well-being and happiness. If anyone were to obstruct her happiness, I would reduce that person to dust. That's what sets me apart from you. You claim to serve the Lucifers, but your loyalty isn't absolute. Rizevim left without you and did nothing to earn your respect. I've seen Dia-sama grow, and I saw her power improve. I've always been there for every moment of her life since I met her. I've trained to stay by her side, and I will always be there for her. My ambition gives me power because I know that if I lose or die, Dia-sama will be sad, and I don't want that."
What is this crazy woman saying? Even if you have great ambition and determination, that alone won't give you power.
Rimuru: "Your eyes tell me you don't believe. Try to find your ambition or someone to serve, and you'll see that I was right."
And she left without giving me another look.