In the Cardinal World, there is a strict rule for naming.
When a higher-level monster bestows a name upon a lower-level monster, a portion of the higher-level monster's magicules flows to the lower-level monster, thereby promoting its evolution.
Due to the diversion of magicules, naming carries a certain risk.
The higher the level of the monster being named, the greater the risk.
In the original work, Rimuru had no major issues when bestowing names upon five hundred Goblins at once.
However, when bestowing names upon six Great Ogres, he directly fainted, and this was the reason.
Nevertheless, there are vast differences between different namings.
The higher the strength level of the higher-level monster bestowing the name, the more significant the evolution gained by the named lower-level monster.
When Rimuru bestowed names upon Goblins and Great Ogres, the named parties directly underwent racial evolution because it was all due to Great Sage controlling the amount of magicules.
The amount of magicules given by Great Sage was usually just enough for the named party to evolve their life form.
In contrast, there was another high-level demon who liked to bestow names, Grümmid—the pointy-mouthed demon who was later directly eaten by Orc lord.
Compared to Rimuru's naming, Grümmid's naming was on a much smaller scale.
The Lizardmen already controlled a swamp and had established a small village government similar to a kingdom, so they were not too weak to begin with.
However, after Prince Gabiru received a name, his strength evolution was very limited, and he was easily defeated by Gobta.
It should be noted that after Gobta received a name, he evolved into a Great Goblin, with a strength level of only around B-rank, equivalent to the Great Ogres before they received names.
One can imagine how much 'water' was in Grümmid's naming!
Another unspoken rule of naming is that only higher-level monsters can bestow names upon lower-level monsters.
As for lower-level monsters bestowing names upon higher-level monsters?
This is nothing short of an insult!
When Rimuru gave Storm Dragon Veldora the surname "tempest," it was entirely because Rimuru was new and knew nothing, and Veldora was completely unconcerned.
As for why Rimuru was able to "name" successfully, the main reason was that she was too low-level compared to Veldora.
Her magicules simply did not flow to Veldora.
This violates the rule of magicules flowing from high to low!
Strictly speaking, when Rimuru and Veldora first named each other, it was actually only Storm Dragon bestowing a name upon Rimuru.
Rimuru giving Storm Dragon a surname was a means for Storm Dragon to declare equality, indicating that they were good friends, not superior and subordinate.
Rimuru's naming this time instantly caused Benimaru and others to evolve directly from Great Ogre to Ogre Mage, the fundamental reason being that Rimuru was completely unsparing with her magicules during the naming process.
Evolving from Great Ogre to Ogre Mage, the changes in the few individuals were exceptionally obvious.
Shuna was originally a rather cute, almost like a shrine maiden, and very much a refined young lady.
After evolving into an Ogre Mage, her face became even cuter, and she also grew a bit taller.
Of course, the most important thing was that after her life form leaped, her temperament soared, and her charm greatly increased!
Shion, originally a Great Ogre, was full of wildness, but after evolving into an Ogre Mage, she became much more knowledgeable.
From this perspective, Shion gained a significant increase in wisdom.
White was originally a frail old man, with his eyes almost closed.
After evolving into an Ogre Mage, he had completely transformed into a handsome middle-aged man.
In terms of Ogre Mage lifespan, he was perfectly in his prime, completely unrelated to old age.
Souei was originally a cool and handsome man, and after evolving into an Ogre Mage, his handsomeness reached a new level.
Before Kurobe's evolution, he was completely different from the others in appearance.
He was fierce and powerful, but after evolving, he shed his fierce image and became very "safe."
At a glance, he looked like a "good person," and there was no need to worry about him becoming the neighbor's husband.
Feeling the changes in the group, Rimuru couldn't help but sigh that the naming rules of this World were truly very interesting.
"I don't have much to instruct you on. Do not harm humans without cause, but also learn to protect yourselves. The principle is: 'If others do not offend me, I do not offend others; if others offend me, send them to the afterlife!'"
Rimuru would not be a saint like Rimuru in the original work, setting a rule not to harm humans.
The result was, you had no prejudice against humans, but humans not only deprived you of your home but also wanted to seize your house and kill you!
"Yes, My Lord!"
Benimaru and the others were overjoyed, happier than ever.
Before their evolution, they were all highly intelligent monsters, and their understanding of human nature was much stronger than that of the less intelligent Goblins.
Rimuru's instruction was essentially setting the principle for coexisting with humans.
Do not proactively cause trouble, but absolutely do not fear trouble.
If someone comes to stir up trouble, beat them to death!
It must be said that Rimuru's instruction truly suited their tastes.
Rimuru looked at the surrounding monsters, thought for a moment, and said, "Since I've already named you, I might as well name a few more!"
Benimaru, Shion, and the others broke out in a cold sweat.
Is Master addicted to naming?
She really doesn't treat magicules like magicules!
One must know that for any monster, magicules are extremely precious.
However, a mere name could allow them to evolve directly from Great Ogre to Ogre Mage; Master's realm was beyond their comprehension.
Therefore, they had no intention of advising her for a while.
"Let me see which monsters to name!"
Hearing Rimuru's muttering, those monsters who had just been as quiet as cicadas in winter all went wild with excitement.
They had all witnessed the Great Ogres' recent experience, and if they could follow this supreme Demon Lord, their fates would immediately be rewritten.
Almost every monster instinctively expressed their longing to Rimuru.
The eyes of every monster looking at Rimuru were bright and black, looking adorable no matter how you looked at them.
"It's a bit hard to choose."
Rimuru stroked her chin, quite hesitant.
Shion, Shuna, and the others couldn't help but smile, was Master suffering from decision paralysis?
They understood, all of them understood.
Several seconds later.
Rimuru clapped her hands and said decisively, "Since it's hard to choose, then just name all of them!"
Thump!
Thump!
Benimaru, White, and Souei, the three relatively steady ones, almost fell backward.
Master, are you really serious?
At first, Benimaru and the others thought it was a joke.
But when they saw Rimuru actually start naming them one by one, everyone was stunned.
Is this really happening?
A naming maniac?
"My Lord, absolutely not!"
Finally, it was White who risked his life to directly advise her, and he finally succeeded in persuading her.
The reason was very realistic: if there were too many high-level monsters, the Jura Great Forest probably couldn't sustain them.
Unless they expanded their territory by attacking other places.
Ultimately, Rimuru could only compromise.
She couldn't possibly make high-level monsters eat grass!
She immediately ruled out those fierce-looking monsters; ugly monsters have no human rights, and there's nothing that can be done about that.
She couldn't let them lower the overall appearance of the Demon Country Federation!
Then there were those monsters with overly strong attacks; they were all troublemakers, hard to train!
Finally, there were those who ate too much.
Since she was choosing subordinates, they had to be pleasing to the eye!
Through her senses, Rimuru immediately discovered a pure white, very cute Cat-person.
Although it didn't have much intelligence yet and its level was very low, its pure white fur truly looked amazing.
Rimuru waved her small hand, and the little Cat-person was drawn over to her through the air.
"From today onwards, you will be my pet. Hmm, your name will be Snow
With Rimuru's naming, the little snow Cat-person's life form directly underwent a leap.
Within a very short period, it evolved from the most basic little snow Cat-person, upgrading all the way to the Cat-person race.
Seeing cat ears and cat tail, Rimuru immediately felt her heart being struck.
Acquired a cat girl, done, done!
Rimuru flicked her small hand, and a maid outfit instantly appeared in her hand.
"snow, put this on!"
"Yes, Master!"
Several seconds later.
snow, dressed in the maid outfit, appeared before Rimuru, and Rimuru immediately felt like she had made a huge profit.
Now that she had a cat girl, she would continue to work hard!
Not long after, Rimuru casually waved her hand, and a blue morpho butterfly appeared in her palm.
"I bestow upon you the name Little Butterfly!"
Time passed, and more and more monsters were chosen by Rimuru.
Out of the need for honey, Rimuru named a bee colony.
One must know, this was an entire colony!
A group of ordinary bee-type magical beasts directly evolved an Insect Emperor.
Out of the need for guard dogs, Rimuru named a group of "Siberian Huskies."
That is, the Storm Fang Wolf clan from the original work, except that due to the timeline, Ranga's old father hadn't yet come to Rimuru to die.
Therefore, the leader of the Storm Fang Wolf clan this time was not the Ranga of the past, but his father.
But then, who cared about that?
After receiving Rimuru's naming, the Storm Fang Wolf clan directly evolved into Storm Fang Wolf.
Out of the need for clothing materials, Rimuru even named a magical silkworm.
Allowing the low-level, weak magical silkworm to directly evolve into the Silk-Winding Silkworm race.
Out of the need for sanitation and cleaning, Rimuru even named a group of dung beetles.
Just for this reason, the naming made everyone sweat profusely!
Out of the need for music, Rimuru bestowed names upon a group of "Jean birds."
Directly causing the useless birds, which were only good for their beautiful tail feathers and pleasant calls, to evolve into the Winged Human race.
Finally, there was that group of Goblins.
To be honest, Rimuru naming a group of Goblins completely exceeded everyone's expectations.
Because Goblins were really too low-level and not good-looking, there seemed to be no reason for them to gain Rimuru's favor.
But precisely, they did gain Rimuru's favor.
What surprised everyone even more was that Rimuru not only named the Goblins but also left none out.
Although the names were like Gobu One, Gobu Two, Gobu Three, etc., it still made all the monsters tremble with fear.
Later, everyone became numb.
How many magicules does My Lord Rimuru's body contain to be able to name so many monsters at once?!
Not to mention others, even the Dryad clan, who were secretly observing from the shadows, were completely awestruck.
Rimuru's power seemed to be beyond imagination!
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