This chapter's epigraph comes from a dream in which Rimuru is talking about going to grassia. He's worried that the federation will collapse if he leaves alone. He also wants to get some of his guides back so they can help him with his research. Rimuru says he's going to put his "every last ounce" of effort into cultivating grassia, and that's why they're going to need to hire some more people to help with the research. They can promise him three potions a day instead of the usual two. They'll be able to stay at the fort for the night, and they'll have a place to stay for the day. They all look forward to seeing Rimuru.