Carrion and Frey in Tensura: Current Status and Power Explained
If you’ve been following That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (Tensura) for a while, you probably noticed something interesting: Carrion and Frey quietly went from being “major Demon Lord players” to something even more important—support pillars of Milim’s domain and underrated powerhouses in the post–Eastern Empire era.
Rewatching and rereading their progression feels like watching two characters realize they were playing a completely different game once Rimuru’s era of god-tier political shifts fully kicked in.
This is not just a status update breakdown. It’s a fandom-style reflection on what Carrion and Frey became, and why their current positions might actually be stronger and more stable than their old Demon Lord titles ever were.
From Demon Lords to Core Pillars of Milim’s Domain
Carrion (Beast King of Eurazania) and Frey (Sky Queen of the Harpy Clans) were once part of the Ten Great Demon Lords system, back when that title still meant regional dominance and political independence.
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But after Clayman’s downfall and Rimuru’s rise as a True Demon Lord, the entire Demon Lord hierarchy essentially collapsed and reformed into something far more centralized and dangerous.
The most important takeaway is simple: they didn’t lose relevance—they adapted faster than most rulers in the series.
Instead of resisting the new world order, they aligned themselves with Milim Nava and became the backbone of her rapidly expanding territory.
Current Political Role Overview
At present, Carrion and Frey are no longer independent Demon Lords. Their roles have shifted into governance and military coordination within Milim’s domain.
They function as:
- Senior administrators under Milim Nava
- Core military commanders and strategic planners
- De facto regional governors for former territories
- Key allies of the Jura-Tempest Federation
In practice, Milim holds overwhelming raw power, but Carrion and Frey manage the structure that keeps everything from collapsing into chaos.
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The Turning Point: Leaving the Demon Lord System Behind
Many fans initially interpreted their resignation from the Demon Lord council as a downgrade. However, within the broader narrative context, it was closer to strategic adaptation.
Once Rimuru exposed Clayman and triggered the collapse of the old Demon Lord order, it became obvious that the system they were part of was outdated and increasingly dangerous for mid-tier rulers.
Both Carrion and Frey recognized a key truth: staying in a collapsing hierarchy would eventually lead to extinction or irrelevance.
So instead of fighting for a seat in a broken system, they stepped into a new one built around survival, cooperation, and centralized power.
Power Evolution: Divine Beast Transformation
One of the most important developments in their character progression is their post-war evolution. Both Carrion and Frey surpass their Demon Lord Seed limitations during large-scale soul accumulation events tied to global conflict.
However, unlike Rimuru or other True Demon Lord evolutions, they follow a different path: Divine Beast-class existence.
Comparative Power Breakdown
| Character | Role | Combat Style | Specialization | Power Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrion | Beast Commander of Milim’s Forces | Close-range transformation combat | Raw physical strength and battlefield leadership | High S-Rank Commander Class |
| Frey | Sky Strategist and Air Control Specialist | High-speed aerial warfare | Airspace domination and tactical suppression | High S-Rank Strategic Class |
Carrion’s evolution focuses on brute-force battlefield dominance. His beast transformation abilities turn him into a frontline powerhouse capable of overwhelming enemy formations through sheer physical pressure.
Frey’s evolution is far more strategic. She gains near-complete control over aerial space, allowing her to dictate engagements from above while disabling enemy movement and coordination.
The Real Power Shift: Stability Over Glory
The most overlooked aspect of their development is not power—it is positioning.
By joining Milim Nava’s faction, they attached themselves to one of the most unstable yet overwhelmingly powerful rulers in existence.
This creates a unique dynamic:
- Milim provides unmatched destructive power
- Frey provides governance and administrative structure
- Carrion provides military organization and enforcement
The result is a chaotic but functional superpower that would otherwise collapse without internal structure.
Frey effectively acts as the administrative backbone, managing diplomacy, economics, and logistics. Carrion functions as the military anchor, training and commanding unified beast forces across former territories.
Fandom Perspective: Why Their Arc Matters
From a storytelling perspective, Carrion and Frey represent a less flashy but highly important narrative theme in Tensura: relevance through adaptation rather than dominance.
They are no longer competing to be the strongest individuals on the battlefield. Instead, they have transitioned into foundational roles that support an entire geopolitical structure.
This shift makes them more interesting in some ways, because it reflects a different kind of strength—one based on responsibility, coordination, and long-term stability rather than raw escalation.
Carrion feels like a leader who accepted that he is not Rimuru-tier and chose relevance over pride. Frey, meanwhile, evolves into a rare type of character who thrives in administrative intelligence rather than direct combat superiority.
Conclusion
Carrion and Frey are no longer just former Demon Lords competing for relevance. They are structural pillars in a post-war world dominated by superpower-level beings.
While they may not be at the top of the power scaling charts, their influence is embedded in the stability of Milim’s domain and its surrounding political structure.
In a world defined by chaos, their greatest strength is no longer destruction—it is control, organization, and survival.
