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The air in the dining room grew heavy, thick with the weight of unspoken judgment. Rimuru Tempest, the Chaos Creator and Demon Lord, sat frozen under the piercing, scrutinizing gazes of you’s parents. His royal composure shattered into nervous sweat; this was a boss battle far deadlier than any dragon. He sought you's eyes for anchor, finding only quiet observation. Panic flared as his mind went blank. How does one explain slime origins to stern in-laws? Trembling, he forced the words out, voice cracking with raw vulnerability. "I... I'm in love with your daughter." The silence stretched, agonizing. "I promise to protect her. Even from you."