The Beginning of a New Era, with the Slimes

 The Beginning of a New Era, with the Slimes is the 12th episode of the By the Grace of the Gods (anime).

Summary
Ryoma and Elia tame multiple Limour Birds each and tame an advanced Limour Bird species.

Plot
Around dusk, at the Laundry Agency Bamboo Forest, the workers there close shop for the day while Ryoma's group continues waiting for Limour Birds. Elia then mentions that Ryoma and her will soon go their separate ways leaving Ryoma flustered on how to respond to that. Right before Ryoma could respond, Elize intervenes and answers the exact response that he was for him. Hearing this makes Elia happy and asks that Ryoma often write to her. Just as Ryoma agrees, Hughes intervenes and suggests that he kiss her. After Hughes is gut punched by Ryoma, the Limour Birds returns along with the Nightmare Limour Bird as well. Figuring that the Nightmare Limour Bird was weary of Ryoma's presence, he steps away so it'd feel less cautious of him. However, Elia insists that he stays and then proceeds to perform her violin for the Limour Birds, which attracts a flock of them and tames them all. Ryoma then plays his guitar for the Limour Birds and attracts a flok of his own, including the Nightmare Limour Bird. Afterward, an appraisal is done on one of Elia's birds, revealing that it was a Phantom Limour Bird one rarer than even the Nightmare variant.

Back in the town, a banquet is held with all of Ryoma's friends and tamed monsters in attendance. The party was for Elia's successful attempt at taming the Limour Birds and Ryoma's departure. Later that night, in Ryoma's room, Elia, Ryoma, and his Slimes enjoy each other's company and have a heart-to-heart about an incident in Elia's past. After this, Ryoma is given a ruby necklace with magical properties by Elia that she received from her mother when she was ten. Ryoma then tries to decline it due to its value; however, Elia insists and informs him that he's merely holding on to it for her. Understanding what Elia was trying to do, Ryoma formally accepts the gift, and in return, he gives her a Cleaner and Scavenger Slime, and Elia happily takes them.

The following day, Ryoma says his goodbyes to the Jamily family, their attendees, and bodyguards. Watching the departure of Ryoma and the Jamil Family were Gain, Kufo, and Lulutia, who respectively commented on their thoughts and opinions on Ryoma's current situation. On the other hand, Ryoma was planning on the things he'll do before formally moving to the mines.

Characters

 * Ryoma Takebayashi
 * Eliaria Jamil
 * Elize Jamil
 * Reinhart Jamil
 * Reinbach Jamil
 * Araune
 * Jeff Grange
 * Asagi
 * Welanna
 * Mizelia
 * Cilia
 * Leipin
 * Hughes
 * Zeph
 * Camil
 * Miya Catt
 * Jill
 * Sebas
 * Selma
 * Maria
 * Fina
 * Jane
 * Li Ling
 * Fei
 * Callum Norad
 * Carla Norad
 * Lilian
 * Kufo
 * Lulutia
 * Gain