That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3 Episode 2: The Saint's Intentions

On the thirtieth floor of the Labyrinth, Masayuki and his party face a formidable Ogre boss. While his teammates, Jinrai, Bernie, and Jiwu, engage the monster with skill and determination, Masayuki hangs back, consumed by panic, yet appearing outwardly confident. In a twist of comical fortune, he stumbles, and his blade delivers the finishing blow to the already weakened Ogre. His delighted teammates hail him as a genius, reinforcing his undeserved reputation as a legendary hero.

Tempest's streets are abuzz with a festival celebrating the Labyrinth's success and, naturally, Masayuki's exploits. Merchants eagerly hawk merchandise, from posters to 'Masayuki Manju', proving how deeply his manufactured persona has integrated into the nation's culture. Rimuru and Myormile review the Labyrinth's impressive financial reports, with Masayuki himself looking rather awkward amidst the praise. The dungeon is a financial triumph, a bustling engine of trade and tourism for Tempest.

Myormile brings a new concern to Rimuru's attention: a mysterious group known as 'Team Green Storm' is clearing Labyrinth floors at an alarming rate. Rimuru is intrigued by their speed and requests more details, sensing a new challenge. He deduces their leader is a powerful Elementalist, one who communicates with dungeon spirits to bypass puzzles and find shortcuts. This suggests a highly professional, well-coordinated operation, unlike typical adventurers.

Ramiris bursts in, loudly demanding her share of the Labyrinth's profits, much to her and Veldra's delight as Myormile presents them with sacks of gold. After this energetic interlude, Rimuru and Myormile discuss the broader economic impact of the dungeon. They speak of expanding trade routes and strengthening diplomatic ties through commerce, solidifying Tempest's role as a regional economic hub. Rimuru praises Myormile's management, officially naming him the nation's Finance Minister, a well-deserved recognition for his tireless work.

On the Labyrinth's 95th floor, Rimuru works tirelessly in his private laboratory, clad in a white coat amidst advanced magical equipment. He focuses on synthesizing artificial bodies, demonstrating his hands-on approach to research. Shuna and Shion arrive, concerned by his long hours, bringing him ham and egg sandwiches. This brief, domestic moment highlights the strong bonds he shares with his loyal subordinates, a quiet respite from his relentless work.

Myormile rushes back into the lab, reporting that Team Green Storm is already on the verge of clearing floor 30, their unprecedented speed shocking him. Rimuru watches on a monitor as the team expertly defeats the Ogre boss with advanced spells. Ramiris explains their clever tactic: using 'Recall Whistles' to rotate fresh party members, effectively bypassing the dungeon's intended difficulty. Rimuru learns that the Kingdom of Ingracia funds this exploit, testing Tempest's defenses, forcing him to devise a countermeasure beyond standard traps and monsters.

A flashback reveals Hinata Sakaguchi's earlier, effortless navigation of the deeper Labyrinth floors. She calmly approaches and swiftly defeats the imposing Elemental Colossus on the 70th floor with a single, masterful strike. A montage shows her easily clearing floors 80 and 90, her professional detachment unwavering. Afterward, she relaxes in a hot spring on floor 95, a rare moment of peace for her. Veldra recounts his own battle with Hinata on the 100th floor, praising her 'Seven-Colored Flash' attack that actually damaged him, admitting she was a truly formidable opponent. Amusingly, Rimuru and Myormile learn her first thought after such an epic battle was about reward money.

Adalman, the undead king of floor 60, kneels in despair, blaming himself for failing to stop Hinata. Rimuru gently reassures him, emphasizing that Hinata was an anomaly and his loyalty is paramount. Instead of punishment, Rimuru promises to strengthen Adalman's abilities, seeing Hinata's breakthrough as an opportunity to upgrade the Labyrinth's middle levels. He explains that Holy Magic is fueled by faith, suggesting Adalman's devotion to him can evolve his power. Inspired, Adalman unleashes a blinding 'Holy Ray' that obliterates a practice dummy, his power having indeed transformed. He later sits on a magnificent, upgraded throne, surrounded by refined skeletal knights, signifying his floor's new, sacred might.

The discussion returns to the damaged Elemental Colossus on floor 70, with Rimuru realizing that simple repairs are insufficient against clever exploiters. He envisions an 'Interactive Defense Plan' with adaptive challenges. Just then, Milim crashes into the lab, proudly announcing her return from 'super training', carrying a battered Gobta, with a tired Ranga trailing behind. Gobta and Ranga collapse, exhausted but alive, earning Gobta a promised trip to a high-end elf establishment. Milim, now briefed on Team Green Storm, is eager to fight them, but Rimuru gently redirects her energy towards a more controlled response.

Rimuru unveils his latest invention: 'Master Cores' and 'Spirit-Cores', artifacts that allow their consciousnesses to inhabit artificial bodies within the dungeon. A magical animation demonstrates how these cores enable customizable avatars, a breakthrough for Tempest's defenses. Milim, Ramiris, Veldra, and Rimuru gather around the control console, initiating the soul possession process amidst flashes and hums. Milim excitedly chooses her avatar, eager for a 'cool' and 'surprising' form. In the training area, their new avatars manifest: Veldra as a skeleton warrior, Ramiris as a small silver-armored knight, Milim unexpectedly as a tiny red slime, and Rimuru as a blue flaming entity, forming the new 'Secret Boss Team'.

Veldra's skeleton warrior and Ramiris's silver knight avatars playfully test their new bodies, delighted by their responsiveness. Milim bounces around happily in her red, heart-shaped slime form, finding comfort and humor in mimicking Rimuru. The new 'Secret Boss Team' stands ready, their spirits united to protect and improve the Labyrinth. In a post-credits scene, two overconfident adventurers on the third floor are suddenly confronted by Rimuru's flaming blue slime avatar. They freeze in terror, realizing they've stumbled upon a legendary entity in a supposedly safe zone. The episode ends with their screams as the avatar moves towards them, leaving their fate a suspenseful mystery.