Rigurd, an elderly goblin village chief, crossed paths with Rimuru during a direwolf assault that killed his eldest son, Rigur. Pledging fealty to Rimuru, he gained a name, catalyzing his metamorphosis from a frail, stammering goblin reliant on a cane into a towering hobgoblin with a muscular build and increased height—an event dubbed the "Rigurd Shock." This evolution erased his physical frailties, revitalizing his presence. His leadership trajectory surged from village chief to Goblin Lord governing neighboring settlements, eventually ascending to Prime Minister of the Jura-Tempest Federation. Tasked with internal governance, civil administration, and security, he reported directly to Benimaru in emergencies. Though entrenched in bureaucracy, he maintained A-Rank combat prowess, exemplified by effortlessly hurling a 20-meter megalodon alongside Geld. Stoic yet emotionally expressive, Rigurd harbors fierce loyalty to Rimuru, often brimming with enthusiasm in their exchanges. His diplomatic acumen and flair for organizing festivals solidified his role in managing foreign relations, including negotiations with the Beast Kingdom of Eurazania. As a father, he openly celebrated his second son, Rigur, though his tearful displays of pride sometimes drew embarrassment. When Falmuth forces invaded, Rigurd orchestrated defense strategies and aided in dismantling barrier-generating crystals. Post-conflict, he leveraged agricultural insights from diplomatic visits to bolster Tempest’s agrarian productivity. His early leadership unfolded under Veldora’s dominion, surviving the village’s near-collapse after the dragon’s disappearance until Rimuru’s intervention birthed the federation. Now a linchpin of Tempest’s administration, Rigurd collaborates with officials like Rugurd, Regurd, and Rogurd, embodying the shift from an overlooked chieftain to a visionary statesman driving Rimuru’s dream of monster unity. His journey underscores relentless adaptability and devotion to forging a cohesive society.