9 : Adalman, The Index Finger -

Shuna demonstrated that one could use holy magic through faith in Rimuru rather than the God Luminous. This shattered Adalman’s remaining world-view, leading him to realize he had found a "true god" in Rimuru. Service to Rimuru: The Gehenna Lord

Adalman, famously known as the "Index Finger" during his service to Clayman, is a pivotal figure in the anime and light novel series That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime ( Tensura ). Originally appearing as a formidable antagonist guarding Clayman's castle, Adalman’s journey from a fallen holy man to a devoted guardian of Rimuru Tempest is one of the series' most compelling character arcs. Origin: The Fall of a Saint 9 : Adalman, the Index Finger

Before his descent into undeath, Adalman was a prince and a high-ranking cleric of the Holy Empire of Lubelius. As a master of holy magic, he achieved enlightenment and was on the path to becoming a Saint. However, he was betrayed by the Seven Luminary Clerics, who sent him into a hopeless battle against an undead army led by a zombie dragon. Despite his faith, Adalman perished and was resurrected as a , bound to the service of the Curse Lord Kazaream and later Clayman. The Duel with Shuna Shuna demonstrated that one could use holy magic

Following his defeat, Adalman and his subordinates—the death knight and the dragon Wenti —pledged their eternal loyalty to Rimuru Tempest . Adalman, the Index Finger - IMDb However, he was betrayed by the Seven Luminary