Key recommendations
- Diablo's loyalty to Rimuru shapes his strategic actions and strengthens the influence of the Jura Tempest Federation.
- Diablo, a primordial demon, defies the norm by working tirelessly in the background to fulfill Rimuru's wishes.
- Diablo, an all-powerful entity, displays extraordinary intellect and insight in serving his master Rimuru.
Like the rest of the other Primordial demons in the That time I reincarnated as a slimethe diablo demon has been around for thousands of years on end. Being all powerful, Diablo quickly got bored and did whatever he wanted until he met Rimuru. Meeting Rimuru, Diablo once again became interested in the world and began to follow the slime-demon who had become his master.
Throughout time, Diablo has displayed various schemes, all with one goal: to further his master's (Rimuru) agenda to the best of his ability. With power, intricate logic schemes, and a fierce loyalty to Rimuru Tempest, Diablo plans to protect the Jura Tempest Federation while protecting his master. This character in That time I reincarnated as a slime he may not always be the center of attention, but he is always working in the background to ensure that all of his master's wishes are met.
The mysterious origins of Diablo
From the pursuit of power to personal fun
Diablo's true origins date back to the beginning of the world. As the Primordials, Noir, now known as Diablo, and the rest of his counterparts were formed as an effect of the creator God, Veldanava, creating the seven angels of origin. To balance these creatures created from the great Holy Spirit of light, seven Primordials created from the Great Holy Spirit of darkness arose. These creatures were so powerful that they ruled the Daemon realm.
While two Primordials submitted to Rouge, the strongest of the seven, Diablo, on the other hand, never submitted to Rouge, and when they fought, it was a draw, showing how strong he is Diablo. Unlike the other Primordials, Diablo did not pursue power as he quickly became bored and instead lived as he pleased, infiltrating human societies with various tricks and machinations for his own personal amusement.
After his creation and his fight with Rouge, little is known about how Diablo lived his life in the early ages. However, fans and characters alike have been shown that the knowledge this ancient demon possesses is enough to topple kingdoms.
Diablo's rise to power
From Noir to Diablo
Diablo's power-up does not contain heart-breaking stories or grand adventures, because he was born strong. While he stopped seeking power long ago, when he fought Rouge, the first Primordial, he was able to bind, earning the ancient demon's respect. Before being given the name Diablo by Rimuru, Noir was already one of the most feared creatures in existence. This makes fans wonder how much more powerful he has become since being named no less than a true demon lord.
Skill-wise, Diablo is the strongest of all Rimuru's underlings, so gaining more and more power is insufficient to truly depict his rise in power. Diablo's true rise to power is not about power, but about the influence he was able to gain while working as Rimuru's subject. Under normal circumstances, Primordials don't get too involved in the goings-on of the world and just do certain things to cure boredom. This is especially seen with how characters like Guy Crimson care so much about maintaining the world's balance of power. However, after being named and thrust into the spotlight, Diablo's influence began to spread rapidly as a powerful subject of Federation leader Jura Tempest.
The depth of Diablo's loyalty
Diablo serves as more than just a subordinate
Since being summoned and named by Rimuru Tempest, Diablo's unwavering loyalty to his ruler knows no bounds, which makes for an intriguing aspect of the series. After all, why would an all-powerful Primordial, simple and forceful, go out of his way to become another's subordinate?
Rimuru never intended to summon Diablo or a Primordial. Interestingly, it was Diablo who responded forcefully to Rimuru's call for a greater demon. Before being summoned, Diablo gained an interest in the slime that followed through Shizu Sensei. In the past, she attracted Diablo's attention by repelling him with her anti-magic mask. Later, the same scheming mask broke when he came into contact with Rimuru's power. Seeing interesting events unfold before his eyes, Diablo concluded that Rimuru was a ticket to the “truth of the world” and silently swore his loyalty ever since, even before being summoned.
When it comes to fulfilling Rimuru's demands, Diablo would do anything and everything possible to ensure that his master's wishes are met. His devotion was absolute and was not sustained out of gratitude or respect for his power like his other subordinates. His loyalty was born out of instant reverence and belief in Rimuru's potential and character. Diablo didn't need to serve anyone, but he believed that Rimuru was more than worthy of his faith. in a way this makes Diablo Rimuru's most loyal servant.
Strategic maneuvers
How Diablo's cunning secures Jura Tempest's future
To show Diablo's inexplicable devotion, the Ancient Primordial not only obeys his master to the latter, but also continuously acts on strategic plans to further his master's goals. By making the Kingdom of Falmuth submit to Rimuru, Diablo proved a necessary asset. His intelligence, tactics, and method of bringing the Falmuth country into submission were extraordinary. He did not simply destroy them as many would have expected, but used his overwhelming power in a strategic political way.
Conquering the Kingdom of Falmuth behind the scenes is certainly impressive, but getting multiple Primordials, beings on the same level as him, to serve Rimuru is simply unfathomable. To show his intense devotion, Diablo recruited hundreds of demons to his master's cause and created the Black Numbers, the Jura Tempest Federation's trump army. Consisting of four Primordials, the strength of this army can be called the strongest in the world. Why Diablo would go to such great lengths for his master is beyond comprehension, but by obtaining three other Primordials to serve his master's cause, his unwavering loyalty is more than commendable.
Diablo's tactical brilliance is one of the main reasons why Rimuru has achieved so much, so quickly. Slime is very bright with a talent for leadership, but in terms of tactical brilliance, he loses to the Primordial demon, who has lived for thousands of years. Serving as a demon with more than just brawn, Diablo's intellect proved necessary to expand the Jura Tempest Federation's influence and solidify Rimuru's place as one of the most powerful beings in the world. His ability to foresee future events and take care of trouble before it occurs is amazing.
Furthermore, instead of continually threatening individuals into submission, a tactic he used in Falmuth Kingdom, Diablo knows when to use diplomacy, as seen in his encounter with the reporters present at the subjugation of Falmuth Kingdom. Simply coercing the reporters would have succeeded, but saving their lives, allowing them to witness the true evil of the Falmuth Kingdom, and then proclaiming himself a loyal follower of Rimuru Tempest, a monster who wants to ally with humans, has worked much longer. . In this way, Diablo portrayed himself as a “nice” demon who only wanted to pursue peace with humans, which in turn speaks volumes for his ruler.
The Force of Trust : Rimuru and Diablo's connection
How Diablo's loyalty shapes his actions
Diablo's effect on Rimuru and the Jura Tempest Federation in general is positive. With his extraordinary abilities and tactical prowess, the Primordial demon is capable of many things. With him alongside Rimuru, Rimuru is expected to have an asset in various situations, and as Rimuru grows in power, Diablo is expected to be right next to him. Diablo betraying Rimuru is an act few can imagine; however, with episode 70 of That time I reincarnated as a slime series, Elf Queen, Elmesia El-Ruivell, seems to think it's a possibility.
Fortunately, Rimuru has personally stated that if the Primordial Demon ever gets out of control, he will be there to stop it and will personally take responsibility. Due to his master's immense trust in him, Diablo was pleased with such a response. The relationship between master and servant seemed to happen instantly, but this bond was cemented with immense trust between both parties. With logic and loyalty at his command, Diablo is expected to do what is best for his master.
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