Not sure if I enjoyed the time traveling component, though I agree it added a new dimension to the series' foundational exploration of the differences between what's perceived as "mankind" and "demonic intelligence."

Within the time of the Demon King, we see demons including the unknown Solitare, working together or as groups under their king's orders. Knowing what we know from Frieren's original timeline, this varies from how demons organically function as solitary creatures. I wonder what originally motivated them to have a king in the first place, and how this contrast will impact the adventurers when Frieren returns to her original time. I wonder also if the actions during this space-time rift will affect any of The Hero's Party's previous efforts.

I guess it was also quite fun to see Himmel and the others, but I felt like we get enough flashbacks of them anyway, that this part wasn't really a highlight for me. I was more curious about what was going on with Fern and Stark during the rift, but this part wasn't covered here. There were some really funny scenes, though, and of course that chillhanger at the end - well, luckily I just got vol. 13!