The Apocalypse and the start of the quest

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The next day, Acnologia was checking on how things were faring in Tempest. The first thing he did was visit the workshop where Kaijin and his brothers together Kurobe are.

Acnologia wanted to say a few words but he was stopped by the loud noises and the intense focused in the building, Kaijin and Kurobe seem to be working on a sword for Rimuru while using Veldora's flames.

'This guy turned into a blacksmith flamethrower.' Acnologia thought, deciding not to bother them, He left the area to check with Rigurdo on the housing and the security.

"There is absolutely no problem, Your Majesty!" Rigurdo said with a bright smile, blinding even Acnologia.

"I mean, is there any need for materials or something else?" Acnologia asked while looking around.

"Haha! How can that be, we are already stocked up to the full." Rigurdo said.

"... Alright..." Acnologia was glad everything was going smoothly, especially with how everyone is capable.

On his way, he saw Rimuru playing with Milim, Gobuta, Shion and Ranga. 'That Child Demon lord is still here?' Acnologia was not a fan of Milim, but since she was listening to Rimuru, he didn't mind her much.

Then he passed by the training grounds, Benimaru and Hakuru are taking care of the troops...in a brutal way if I can say, no mercy it seems.

However, Acnologia's eyes fell on Gaberu who was training with his trident alone, so he decided to go to him "What are you doing alone here?" He asked.

"Oh! Acnologia-sama! It is a pleasure to see you." Gaberu said with a smile.

"Shouldn't you be training with the others?" Acnologia asked, he didn't take Hakuru or Benimaru for discriminators.

Gaberu became depressed quickly, his shoulder dropped "I am too weak to be training, those guys are all named Monsters under your wings...While I am here with no power under my name."

Acnologia tilted his head "But weren't you named by someone...if I remember, you name is Gaberu....right?"

"Yes...but it h--" before Gaberu can finish, his body started shining in blue "This power...this power!!" Light started surrounding him, an orb of light appeared and Everyone took notice and came to see.

After a moment, Gaberu emerged from the orb, fully changed, he became taller, more muscularly toned. But that wasn't all, now Gaberu had wings, blue scale wings, His head became more dragon like with two sharp blue horns pointing forward, his hand equipped with sharp claws and Trident like tail hanging on his back. Everyone was surprised, but no one was more surprised than the man himself as he felt the power running through him.

"Whoa!! Gaberu-sama has evolved!!"

"Cool!! Gaberu-sama is awesome!"

His henchmen started praising him as soon as possible.

Acnologia noticed his men "You have no name, right?" He asked them making their bodies shudder by the sudden implication.

What followed later was the group of 30 Lizardmen turned into a lesser version of what Gaberu has become.

Leaving the group to marvel at their new appearance and power, Acnologia headed toward Souei, apparently he is holding a meeting, after Gaberu, The Lizardmen chief's daughter followed asking to join Souei and be his subordinate together with several more who admire Souei's style in fighting.

As soon as Souei felt Acnologia approaching him, he quickly appeared in front of him.

"Do you need me your majesty?" He said while kneeling in front of him.

"..." Acnologia sighed as he noticed everyone started to quickly call him 'Your Majesty.' "The guy Dwarf king brought, how is he doing?"

"Vista, He was assigned a separate building where he can conduct his alchemy researches.." Souei answered.

"Who is keeping guard on him?"

Souei looked at Acnologia and said "Me, I am keeping a clone near him and monitoring him at all times." He said.

Acnologia nodded 'Seems like everything is okay.' and he was ready to leave

"Your Majesty, I have something to report, I was going to report tonight, but since you are here, I'll say it now." Souei suddenly spoke

Acnologia stopped and said "Go ahead."

"There are a few individuals with a significant power that have entered the city, they have stated their purposes as looking for a place to settle or trading."

Acnologia nodded "Keep an eye on them, as soon as they display any hint of malicious intent, Capture them immediately, and find out why they are here."

"Understood."

Suddenly, one of Souei's subordinates blinked behind him and knelt "We have spotted several individuals heading towards the city, they appear to have a relationship with Rimuru-sama."

Souei closed an eye and looked through his several clones "Hm...Those are the group of adventures from last time, Rimuru-sama is bringing them inside."

Acnologia sighed "Anyways, I'll be leaving for sometime, The city seems to be doing okay, So I hope it's stays like this while I am gone. Inform the others."

"To where, your majesty?" Souei quickly asked seeing Acnologia's body shining in blue light.

A tornado of magic errupted, pushing everything away while Souei and his squad struggled to stay in place, Acnologia's dragon body emerged from the magic tornado as he spoke "I am meeting with Irene, I'll be back as soon as possible."

Without any second of delay, Acnologia flew away.

On his way, following Irene's scent, Acnologia passed above a certain kingdom of Farmus.

Uncaring, Acnologia passed by peacefully, but that wasn't the case for the Towers below him.

"That's a dragon!! Strike it down!!" A tower commander shouted, following his orders, giant cannons aimed at Acnologia.

"Ant-Dragon Cannons are locked on target!"

"Fire at will!!" The commander shouted.

Several cannons shot towards Acnologia who received the full impact, normally, This wouldn't have worked... However, there was another crack in Acnologia's left side.

"Even though I gave you no troubles, You still find a way to be my enemy..." Acnologia mumbled as he looked at his side, in irritation, he opened his jaw and a ball of energy was gathering in his mouth.

Without further words, he shot back at the towers, a huge explosion errupted, devastating the area.

Acnologia gave it no second thought and left immediately.

Acnologia's quest is just starting, in different ways.