That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime -manga- Chapter 123 - Read Next Chapter 124

Based on the light novel (Vol. 15–16 equivalent), Chapter 124 is expected to:

Thus, Chapter 123 serves as the calm before the storm, necessary for readers to appreciate the stakes before Chapter 124’s presumed action-heavy narrative.

Hinata makes her first full appearance in several chapters. She is torn. As the former captain of the Holy Knights and the "Combative Saint," she knows that Rimuru is not the demon lord the Church portrays him as. Yet, her loyalty to Luminous Valentine and the people she serves forces her hand.

In one gut-wrenching panel, Hinata’s eyes reflect both respect and resolve. She whispers to Rimuru during a recess: "If you value your people, you will not be here at dawn." This is the chapter’s turning point. Rimuru realizes that war is inevitable, but Hinata is giving him an out—a chance to flee. Naturally, fleeing is not the Slime Demon Lord’s style. Based on the light novel (Vol

1. The Aftermath of the Harvest Festival The chapter opens not with a battle, but with a celebration. Rimuru returns to Tempest to a hero’s welcome. However, the tone is bittersweet. The citizens of the Jura Forest are still recovering from the "Demon Lord Ascension" (Harvest Festival) which temporarily went out of control, consuming a massive amount of magical energy.

2. The Labyrinth Construction (Ramliris) One of the most entertaining subplots of Chapter 123 involves Ramiris. The tiny (but ancient) Demon Lord is forced by Rimuru to build her legendary labyrinth within Tempest. This is not just comic relief; it serves as the primary defense mechanism and training ground for the nation.

3. The Luminous Valentine Interlude We get a brief, crucial cutaway to the Holy Empire of Lubelius. The vampire Demon Lord, Luminous Valentine, reviews the footage of Rimuru’s ascension. She is visibly concerned—not because she fears Rimuru, but because she fears what he represents. A slime who can break the rules of the world? That is a wildcard. Thus, Chapter 123 serves as the calm before

4. The Epilogue (The Eastern Empire’s War Declaration) The final three pages of Chapter 123 are purely black-and-white tension. We are introduced to a war council in the Imperial Capital. The characters discuss "The Giant Wall" failing and hint at the mobilization of the Imperial Army and the Otherworlders (The Five Elders).

"Pinnacle of Pacifism: Diplomatic Gambits and the Calm Before the Storm in Slime Chapter 123"

Estimated date for Chapter 124: Check your calendar for the 26th of this month + 1 week for translation. Rimuru gathers his executives: Benimaru

The final three pages are cinematic. As the sun sets over Tempest, Rimuru gathers his executives: Benimaru, Shion, Souei, Hakurou, and Geld. He doesn’t give a rousing speech. Instead, he simply opens a holographic map showing the Church’s army—50,000 strong—marching toward the border. Then, he says seven words that will make your heart race:

"Let’s show them why monsters rule the night."

The chapter ends with a double-page spread of Rimuru’s army, from the Kijin to the Orc Generals, silhouetted against a blood-red moon. The tagline reads: "Next issue: The Battle of Tempest begins."