The hole was empty, but with <Magic perception> they soon found a place with something.

[Leave and forget everything you have seen in here]

After that, a comand was made, but it didn't affect Chloe nor Rimuru.

'Ciel, what was that?'

<<A spell, casted a long time ago. I can't identify the caster>>

Rimuru was on guard. Even if the person was Chloe's acquiantance, he had to be ready. But he got surprised when reached the hill.

'Ciel-sensei. The dragon sleeping there... feels like a true dragon...'

<<... Yes... It also posseses something similar to <Turn null>, so maybe...>>

'There is no way it's that person, right? I mean, he should be stronger than me or Guy'

<<... Even at his prime, the individual in front of you probably wasn't as strong as you or Guy are now. So, it shouldn't be him. But maybe...>>

'No no no. There is no way'

"Chloe-kun Who is he?" (Rimuru)

"Don't be so nervious, he is not a bad dragon, tee hee" Chloe said as used her power. 

It gave energy to the two souls resting under the sacred tree a little. Enough to wake up, but not to completly heal them.

As the souls recovered some of their strengh, the dragon woke up first.

"It's been a while, human girl. Now that I think about it, I never asked your name"

"It's been really a long time, Veldanava. I am Chloe Aubert" (Chloe)

'Ehhhhhh?! Ciel-sensei, didn't you just tell me...' 

<<...>>

"I see. But you sure have grown strong in few years" (Veldanava)

"2000 years are not a short time" (Chloe)

"You went back that far?" (Veldanava)

"... do you, perhaps, just remember the first rewind?" (Chloe)

"The first? Does that mean you traveled back many times" (Veldanava)

"Yes..." Chloe was surprised. 

As expected, remembering that many events and timelines was amazing. She even pondered a little about the spirit of time's authority in the world.

"More importantly, I came to fulfill the promise made back then" (Chloe)

Since Chloe abilities were not enough, Rimuru was called to help restoring the two souls. Thanks to Ciel's abilities and Chloe's skill, the two began healing faster.

A little later, the woman's soul also woke up.

"Morning, Lucia" (Veldanava)

"Velda... how long?" (Lucia)

"Maybe some years..." (Veldanava)

"About 2460+ years more or less" (Chloe)

"About?" (Lucia)

"I mean, about half a millena had passed between the barren lands formation and Rubelios birth" (Chloe)

"We slept for that long?" (Veldanava)

"It's estimate since I never traveled further back" (Chloe)

"I see..." (Veldanava)

"What Barren lands? Rubelios? What are those? What does any of them have to do with our sleeping time?" (Lucia)

"I will leave that explanation to Veldanava over there, who was watching the world from here" (Chloe)

Veldanava avoided his wife's gaze. He was a little scared from her reaction when relating their daughter's... stories.

"More importantly... We came here to help you! Isn't that right, Rimuru-sensei?" (Chloe)

"Eh? Ah, yes. Is to restore their souls, isn't it? The method is..." (Rimuru)

Rimuru gave an explanation about what he would do. They agreed the proposed method.

After healing their souls enough, they went inside the cores. Then, the cores were implanted in the golems made by Rimuru.

It took a little time, but soon both were able to move their new bodies.

"Amazing. With this, give us a couple decades and we will heal completely. You have my gratitude, hero Chloe and majin Rimuru" (Veldanava)

"It's nothing-" (Rimuru)

"Rimuru-sensei became a demon lord, one acknowledged by that Guy" corrected Chloe

"Really? For what I see he doesn't seem that strong, but I should believe you since he was able to help us... also Guy is quite fussy when chosing people" (Veldanava)

"Fufufu. He changed a lot. You would be surprised, but there was a time he even accepted unawakened demon lords" (Chloe)

"Amazing... but I am glad he openned more to others" (Veldanava)

Openned to others? Just how prideful was he before for you to be saying that? ... Rimuru pondered

"Since you are all better, let's get out, shall we?" (Chloe)

""Sure"" (Lucia/Veldanava)

Ignoring the still completative Rimuru, Chloe dragged him outside the hole.

"It took you long. The sun is setting" Elmesia was waiting them

Surprisingly, she had a small table with a tea set for three

"Were you waiting long?" (Chloe)

"It seems we need two more seats" (Elmesia)

"I am sorry. I will make sure to send Rimuru-sensei to explain the situation. But right now there are people are waiting us" (Chloe)

"I see. I shall wait for it" (Elmesia)

'Wait! Do I have to explain it? How am I supposed to even do that?' (Rimuru)

Rimuru was worrying about his next encounter with Elmesia. Because of that, he avoided Elmesia for the next month or so. 

By the way, an elven shadow was secretly happy because of Rimuru telling a troublesome unbelievable story to Elmesia, more since the slime was at fault for their last years reporting troubles. But this is a story for another time.

Chloe activated Space manipulation and teleported the four to Veldora's floor.

Chloe had invited several angels, demon lords and imperials beforehand. Many of them turned to the newcomers, soon recognizing their friend and brother.

"""Elder brother""" (True dragons)

"Veldanava-sama!" (Many angels and demon lords)

"Sister" (Rudra who took over Masayuki)

Milim was confused at first, but with her Four Heavenly Kings' push, she greeted her parents. For the first time in her thousands of years, she felt her parents embrace. It lasted until Rudra stole Lucia away.

Guy complained to Veldanava about the mediator's job. 

Ramiris made a brief greeting to Veldanava and Lucia. Then, stood behind watching them with a warm smile.

Feldway was crying, the angels were celebrating the creator's return. Zelanus also rejoiced for Veldanava's revival.

Velzard and Velgrynd were all smiles while complaining a lot about Veldanava leaving them. Veldora was showing off his growth during Veldanava's absence.

On a corner, Rimuru was still prosesing the recent events. Unlike the rest, he was still processing what had just happenned and worrying about his future self who would be questioned a lot.

A festive mood was set for those who met their loved ones.

Chloe ended her endless travels. Also, she fulfilled all her promises. Even so, her will to protect the weak didn't end.

Her power existed because of her wishes and therefore, they should be used to fulfill those wishes. Her wish to protect her loved ones. Her wish to save the hopeless ones.

Her travels as a hero had yet to reach its end.