Chapter 87 acts as a "bridge" chapter. It provides the catharsis of seeing Rimuru finally accepted by his peers while simultaneously laying the groundwork for the next major conflict: the inevitable friction with the Eastern Empire and the Western Holy Church.
(known in Japan as Tensei Shitara Suraimu Datta Ken ) reaches a pivotal narrative junction in Chapter 87 , titled "Right and Worthy." This chapter serves as the conclusion to the "Walpurgis" arc, solidifying the protagonist Rimuru Tempest’s status as a True Demon Lord. The Rise of the Octagram Chapter 87 acts as a "bridge" chapter
The central event of Chapter 87 is the formal reorganization of the Demon Lords. After the defeat and execution of Clayman, the "Ten Great Demon Lords" system is dissolved. At Rimuru’s suggestion, the remaining lords form a new group consisting of eight members, which Guy Crimson names the . The members of this new elite circle include: Guy Crimson (Lord of Darkness) Milim Nava (Destroyer) Ramiris (Labyrinth Master) Dagruel (Earthquake) Luminous Valentine (Queen of Nightmares) Dino (Sleeping Ruler) Leon Cromwell (Platinum Saber) Rimuru Tempest (Newbie Demon Lord) Political Implications The Rise of the Octagram The central event
A significant highlight in this chapter is the interaction between Rimuru and . The exposure of her true identity as the god of the Holy Empire of Lubelius creates a complex future for Rimuru, as his nation’s philosophy of "monster-human coexistence" directly clashes and interacts with her religion. Conclusion The members of this new elite circle include: