Who Is Rimuru In That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime Manga, Vol. 20?

If you’d told me back in Volume 1 that the cute little slime would become one of the most influential figures in his world, I’d have laughed. But here we are in Vol. 20, and Rimuru’s basically the CEO of monster-kind. What’s fascinating is how his human memories shape his leadership—he runs Tempest like a blend of a fantasy kingdom and a modern corporation, complete with infrastructure projects and trade deals. The dude even invented a postal service! This volume highlights his moral gray areas, though. He’s all about peace, but when push comes to shove, he’ll obliterate entire armies without blinking. The way he negotiates with the Eastern Empire’s envoys is masterful; he’s polite but leaves zero doubt that crossing him would be apocalyptic.

What really stands out is how the manga contrasts his public persona (regal, almost godlike) with private moments, like geeking out over Shion’s terrible cooking or teasing Milim. It humanizes him despite the insane power creep. Also, Vol. 20 drops hints about his future evolution—let’s just say the term 'True Dragon' gets thrown around, and it’s gonna be glorious.

Rimuru Tempest is this ridiculously charismatic slime who somehow manages to be both adorable and terrifying at the same time in 'That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime'. By Volume 20, he's not just some random blob anymore—he's the god-tier ruler of the Jura Tempest Federation, a monster nation that’s basically the Switzerland of the fantasy world: neutral but secretly packing enough power to vaporize anyone dumb enough to pick a fight. What’s wild is how he balances being a chill, approachable guy (who still geeks out over human-world snacks) with the political savvy of a centuries-old demon lord. The volume dives deep into his diplomatic chess game with other nations, and there’s this hilarious contrast between his inner monologue (which is all 'I just want everyone to get along!') and his subordinates treating him like a divine being.

One thing I love about Vol. 20 is how it showcases Rimuru’s growth—he’s no longer just relying on his overpowered abilities; he’s actually strategizing like a proper leader. The way he handles the Eastern Empire’s aggression is pure genius, mixing intimidation with just enough generosity to keep allies loyal. Also, his dynamic with Veldora keeps giving me sibling energy—imagine a dragon god who’s basically your hype man and occasional disaster-prone roommate. The volume teases some insane power-ups too, like Rimuru’s 'Ultimate Skill' evolution, which feels earned after 20 volumes of watching him turn 'weakling slime' into the ultimate flex.