King Gazel, recognizing the deception, offers Kaijin a chance to rejoin the royal military. Kaijin refuses, stating he has already pledged his loyalty to Rimuru. Impressed by their resolve and suspicious of Rimuru’s hidden power, Gazel commutes the sentence to permanent exile .
In the first season of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime , , titled " Hero King, Gazel Dwargo, " serves as the conclusion to the Dwargon arc. This episode transitions the series from a lighthearted exploration of Rimuru’s new powers into a more grounded political narrative, introducing key allies and world-building elements that define the rest of the season. Plot Summary: The Trial of Dwargon Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken Episode 5
The episode ends with the group traveling back to the village, having "forgotten" Gobta in a jail cell, a recurring gag that highlights the show's blend of comedy and drama. Production and Reception King Gazel, recognizing the deception, offers Kaijin a
Defending Rimuru’s honor, the master blacksmith Kaijin punches Vesta, leading to the immediate arrest of Rimuru and the dwarven group. In the first season of That Time I