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With no other outsiders around, Alpha took off her disguise, revealing her little wife's appearance, and snuggled in Shangguan Wen's arms.
"Yes, Wen, now we have another world, World No. 1, as our support. Even if an invincible enemy appears here because of the Black Rose Gate, we can evacuate to World No. 1 for refuge."
However, the more you fear something, the more likely it will come.
Beta, who was in charge of holding back, saw Shangguan Wen and Alpha appear, and ran over anxiously, saying:
"Wen, something terrible has happened. The Bekada Empire has been invaded by the undead. Already one-third of the cities have been captured by the undead."
Shangguan Wen frowned upon hearing this, a solemn look flashing across his eyes. He gently patted Alpha, who was nestled in his arms, signaling her to remain calm. Then he turned to Beta and asked in a steady voice, "What are you doing?"
"What exactly happened? Where did the undead come from? Why didn't our defense system detect and stop them in time?"
Beta took a breath and replied quickly:
"The undead army appeared in a town on the border of the Bekada Empire. The Black Rose Gate appeared. They avoided all our reconnaissance networks and launched a direct raid on the border cities of the Bekada Empire. Those undead soldiers are fearless of life and death and are very powerful. Even though the Bekada Empire has mobilized a lot of troops to defend, it is still unable to resist, because in addition to the undead, there are also goblins." After listening to this, Alpha's face turned pale. She clenched her fists, and her worry was beyond words.
"Wen, we can't just sit back and do nothing. Once the Bekada Empire is occupied and we lose this barrier, the Human Alliance will be faced with the undead army. The consequences will be disastrous."
World No. 1 was conquered by the Human Union through force, and most of its troops are still there maintaining law and order, exploring the Earth-Moon orbit, etc. Once the suppression of the army is lost, resistance and riots will occur one after another in the captured territory.
Shangguan Wen patted Alpha's shoulder, signaling her to calm down.
"There's no need to worry about the manpower. With MCV's full production, a skilled army and weapons will soon be born. But we need to know where these enemies come from. Where is Jutis? How does she see it? Are they the undead and goblins from her previous world (referring to Goblin Slayer)?"
Beta pushed his glasses and replied:
"Jutis said they weren't the undead and goblins from her world. According to the intelligence gathered by our frontline investigators, those undead claimed to be from Ainz Ooal Gown's Sorcerous Kingdom army."
Shangguan Wen was stunned for a moment. [Ainz-Ooal-Gown]?
That is not the country that was transformed from the guild established by Suzuki Satoru in the world of Ainz Ooal Gown. According to the novel, it was not established until Volume 9. In other words, in that world, Suzuki Satoru had already completed the unification of the world and began to choose to expand into another world like him.
"The Beta Intelligence Investigation Team has now confirmed who the intruders are."
Beta took out his tablet and projected the information he had collected on it.
"Wen, the investigation team has generally confirmed the type of undead that appeared through on-site investigations, aerial drones, and spy satellites."
"They are Skeletons, Zombies, Vampires, Liches, Black Knights, Bone Dragons, and Goblin Army. As for the other types of troops, no other types have been discovered yet. Also, when these undead march, they are protected by a black sky with billowing smoke. Even in the scorching sun, they are still not affected at all."
Shangguan Wen narrowed his eyes, and suddenly thought of the cemetery force in the game he had played before - [Heroes of Might and Magic 3: Shadow of Death]. Could that old bone Suzuki Satoru get this thing?
Shangguan Wen's suspicions spread like wildfire. He turned to Beta and asked with uncertainty and urgency, "Beta, don't you think the configurations of these undead units are too similar to those in some of the classic games I mentioned? For example, that strategy game we often talked about before..."
Beta frowned upon hearing this, his fingers sliding rapidly across the tablet, as if comparing some information... After a moment, he raised his head, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes as well:
"You mean the Necromancer race from Heroes of Might and Magic III: Shadow of Death? Indeed, from Skeleton Soldiers to Bone Dragons to Black Knights, these units are almost one-to-one. Moreover, the game also mentions that Necromancers can control the weather, creating a dark sky to block out the sunlight and enhance the combat effectiveness of the undead."
"But the question is, how is this possible?"
Beta shook his head, clearly in disbelief at the association.
"The boundary between the game world and the real world should be very clear."
Shangguan Wen replied firmly:
"Everything is possible. We have even made the Black Rose, which is connected to the other world, appear. What else is impossible? For example, the MCV, the core of the Human Union.
"Well then, Wen, our next step is to destroy the Sorcerous Kingdom of Ainz Ooal Gown."
Beta's voice was filled with undeniable determination, and his eyes gleamed with a resolute light. It couldn't be helped. With the exception of a few women, most people hated the ugly, twisted undead creatures.
"It's imperative, Beta. According to the information gathered day and night by those remaining in the Belda Empire, the undead army led by Ainz Ooal Gown has a clear and ruthless goal: to conquer the entire other world. Wherever the undead army marches, all life forms that refuse to submit, whether they are powerful monsters or innocent creatures, are slaughtered. Some of these slain beings are transformed into mindless skeletons, serving as cannon fodder on their road to conquest; others are used as material to craft higher-level undead creatures, suffering unimaginable torture and humiliation. They are the true, uncommunicable enemy, and an unbridgeable chasm exists between us and them."
Shangguan Wen frowned as he spoke, his tone revealing his deep disgust and vigilance towards this evil force. He continued:
"We must act now. We cannot allow the Sorcerous Kingdom to continue expanding its power. If we allow them to succeed, our homeland will be plunged into endless darkness and despair, and all living beings will lose their freedom and light."
Chapter 166: Undead Siege
The gentleman butler in red clothes, wearing a robe and holding a gorgeous staff, and the man with glasses stood beside him and said respectfully to the skeleton in front of him:
"Mighty Lord Ainz, one-third of the world's most powerful empire has fallen to the Sorcerous Kingdom. With its population and resources, a new army of undead will soon sweep across the world, bringing your ambitions one step closer."
"This is also thanks to the generous assistance of everyone in the Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick. Without you, there would be no Sorcerous Kingdom today."
Ainz Ooal Gown, in his skeletal form, his eyes gleaming with a faint blue light. He slowly turned his head, his hollow eye sockets seemingly filled with a survey and projection of the entire world. His voice, though lacking the resonance of flesh and blood, carried an undeniable majesty and depth:
"Demiurge's loyalty and wisdom are my greatest treasures, Ainz Ooal Gown. Every effort you make will only add to the glory of Nazarick."
The red-clad gentleman butler, Demiurge, bowed slightly, a hint of pride and determination flashing in his eyes behind his glasses.
"Serving the cause of the 22 Supreme Beings is my sole mission in life. However, my lord, while we are making rapid progress, we cannot ignore potential threats. The remaining human forces of this world, the elves, and the orcs could all become stumbling blocks on our path to conquest."
Through soul-searching, I learned that the most powerful human country in this world is the Bekada Empire, connected to it is the music kingdom of Olivia, further away are the religious kingdom and the Midgar Kingdom, and the rest are the orc tribes that have not formed a unified country, and the elven kingdom in the forest.
As for the [Shadow Garden] and [The Order of Diabolos] that are now active in the other world, it can be said that conquering them is easier and simpler than the world they originally lived in.
Ainz nodded slightly in agreement:
"Indeed, these foolish humans are unwilling to accept my rule and are gathering their forces to resist us. Demiurge, do you have any countermeasures?"
Demiurge pushed up his glasses and reported clearly:
"Ainz-sama, this is a good thing. If we can wipe out all those humans who are rebelling against the Sorcerous Kingdom in one fell swoop, the rest will not dare to resist and will become the Sorcerous Kingdom's cattle and horses."
A sneer curled up the corner of Ainz's mouth, expressing his absolute confidence in victory.
"Very good, Demiurge. You always come up with the most comprehensive plans. As for the demihumans, they must either submit to the Sorcerous Kingdom's majesty or become stepping stones on our road to conquest. Remember, in this world, power determines everything, and we possess the greatest power."
As Ainz finished his words, the entire room seemed to be enveloped by an invisible pressure; even the air felt heavy.
Demiurge knew very well that their supreme ruler was not only pursuing territorial expansion, but also seeking an absolute rule that transcended life and death and was above all things.
Of course, another factor was the desire to find the other missing Supremes. However, what Ainz-sama didn't know was that Grand Chamberlain Albedo didn't seem to want to see the other Supremes again and intended to kill them.
This is really troublesome. Maybe other Supreme Lords have also come into contact with the gate to other worlds and went to these other worlds. Albedo killed them without asking any questions. This will cause trouble for Lord Ainz and cause internal strife in the Great Tomb. Don't forget that these class guardians were created and born by different Supreme Lords. To those Supreme Lords, they are their biological parents.
After discarding all distracting thoughts, Demiurge replied respectfully:
"As you command, Lord Ainz. I will immediately begin preparations to ensure that every step of this plan goes smoothly. The flag of the Sorcerous Kingdom will surely be planted in every corner of this world."
Demiurge bowed again, his tone filled with unquestionable determination.
Ainz nodded in satisfaction, and then his figure gradually blurred, turning into a faint light and disappearing on the spot. Only Demiurge was left standing alone in the empty room, staring in the direction where his master had disappeared. Demiurge's eyes flashed with anticipation and determination for the unknown future.
Afterwards, Demiurge looked at Einzbern, an important city in the central part of the Bekada Empire, which had not yet been conquered in the distance. He had narrowly escaped the disaster last time, but not this time. Before Lord Ainz returns, I, Demiurge, will definitely conquer the most powerful human empire in this world!
He signaled his angry demon generals to issue a new round of attack orders, and the undead army was already ready.
"General, the enemy is coming again!"
These words were like a huge rock thrown into calm waters, stirring up ripples of panic in the hearts of everyone on the walls of Einzbern.
Though the defenders of the Bekada Empire were long accustomed to the brutality of war, even the bravest hearts began to tremble in the face of this endless horde of undead. Atop the city walls, the commander, a seasoned veteran, had a glint of determination in his eyes. He knew that this moment hinged not only on the survival of the Einzbern city, but also on the fate of the entire empire. If only the central city fell, the Bekada Empire would be reduced to half its former glory.
He took a deep breath and shouted:
"Archers, prepare! Mage team, concentrate your firepower on attacking the bone dragon in the air! The rest of you, hold your posts. No matter what, we cannot let these undead creatures set foot into the city!"
As the order was given, the archers on the city wall quickly adjusted their positions and fired thousands of arrows at once. Dense arrows poured down like raindrops. Although many arrows broke when they touched the armor of the undead soldiers, some still penetrated their defenses and slowed down the undead offensive.
At the same time, the elementalists in the Bekada Empire's mage ranks raised their staffs. Brilliant light converged in the air, forming dazzling beams that struck the bone dragons, knocking them down from the sky. With a deafening roar, the bone dragons' massive bodies slammed into the undead army, causing chaos. However, the undead offensive did not weaken. The abominable butchers let out a chilling roar, pushing the siege vehicles slowly forward, while the ballistas began to fire huge stone projectiles, each one powerful enough to destroy a section of the city wall.
The liches and necromancers stood in the back, chanting dark spells to buff the undead army. They also manipulated necromancy to resurrect the fallen undead soldiers and make them their fighting force.
The defenses on the city walls began to fail, the casualties among the soldiers continued to increase, and the number of undead continued to grow. The air was filled with the smell of blood and despair.
Chapter 167 Reinforcements
Demiurge looked at the gradually occupied city wall with a disdainful smile on his lips. This was the limit of human beings. Once the city wall was lost, the undead army would capture the wall and transform all the humans in the city into undead, and then continue to attack the next city.
At this critical moment, the undead soldiers who originally occupied the city wall were suddenly hit by the flames from the sky. Many undead soldiers were set on fire and turned into ashes on the spot before they could react.
"Yeah~ there are experts."
What Demiurge saw was an elf woman descending from the sky on some flying magic item. She stood before the Bekada Empire soldiers and shouted:
"I am Beatrice, and I have brought reinforcements from the Kingdom of Midgard to support you. Soldiers, hold on. Our home lies behind us. Once the Einzbern falls, the plains will be unstoppable."
Alice Midgar, who also landed, wielded the ancient Mithril Sword. By this point, she had become proficient in swinging it. A crescent-shaped slash cut through the Bone Dragon in the sky that hadn't dodged in time, and she also shouted:
"I am Alice Midgar, the eldest princess of the Kingdom of Midgar. We will definitely be able to win and destroy these damned undead."
This made Demiurge feel very surprised. He was bored with the crushing battles along the way. Now that he saw a master from this world, he was itching to try his luck. In order to test the opponent's strength, he sent his angry demon general to test him.
Miugos waved his hand lightly, and a dark energy wave spread out. Then, an angry demon general with eyes burning with blazing red flames strode out from the shadows. He was tall and strong, and surrounded by an aura of violence and despair, as if he could devour all light.
"Go ahead, Angry Demon General, let me see if these so-called masters of this world are worthy of my personal attack."
Demiurge's tone held a hint of amusement. He knew the Wrathful Demon General's strength well. Few rivals existed on this continent, making him the perfect test. The Wrathful Demon General roared deeply, and like an ancient beast awakened, it instantly accelerated, transforming into a dark shadow and swooping down on Beatrice and Alice Midgar. A crimson ball of energy gathered in its hand, ready to deliver a fatal blow to the two suddenly appearing formidable figures.
"There's a powerful enemy!"
The Valkyrie, with her Observation Haki activated, could sense the powerful enemy's attack from afar. Seeing this, a trace of solemnity flashed in Beatrice's eyes, but she did not retreat. With a slight wave of her hands, the flames surrounding her body instantly condensed into a blazing shield, blocking the incoming scarlet energy ball and bursting out with dazzling light and roaring sound.
At the same time, the flying magic prop under her feet shone brightly, carrying her flexibly through the air, looking for opportunities to counterattack.
Alice Midgar, on the other hand, remained unchanged in the face of all changes. Facing the approach of the angry demon generals flying out from the undead army, she calmly adjusted her breathing, and the ancient mithril sword in her hand flashed with a cold light, as if it could cut off all the evil in the world.
"After such a long time in this world, I finally met a master. Come and kill me, human or elf!"
When the angry demon general swung his fist, Alice dodged sideways with astonishing speed and swung her sword to counterattack. A sharper sword light cut through the air and went straight to the demon general's vital point.
The two clashed, and for a moment, it was a close call. Though the Wrathful Demon General was formidable, he seemed somewhat clumsy under Alice's precise and swift attacks. Beatrice, using her flight advantage, constantly harassed him from the side, switching to a continuous barrage of ice magic, forcing the Wrathful Demon General to react with distraction, and his offensive gradually slowed.
Seeing this, Demiurge curled his lips into a cold smile, his eyes gleaming with excitement. He had finally found the joy of this war—a true opponent. He slowly stood up, his black robes fluttering without a breeze, and a deeper, more terrifying aura began to permeate him. Clearly, he was ready to personally confront those who dared to challenge his authority.
"It seems the game has gotten even more interesting. Well then, let me, Demiurge, personally put an end to this farce."
Before he finished speaking, his figure had disappeared from the spot, leaving only the sneer echoing in the air, foreshadowing that a more intense battle was about to begin.
"Devil, if you want to fight, would you mind letting me be your opponent?"
Demiurge jumped back a few steps cautiously, looking seriously at the smiling red-haired woman who appeared with a staff in hand and a wizard's hat.
"who are you?"
[So strong! This person gives me the feeling of meeting the supreme master Ainz-sama. Is he a truly powerful person in this world?]
"Me? An unknown magician. To be honest, I didn't expect to encounter an invasion of the undead right after returning. This is my first time seeing the undead."
Demiurge didn't believe that the woman before him was some unknown magician, but this was no reason for him to retreat. He had to use this battle to find out the strength of the woman before him so that he could tell Lord Ainz.
"Meteorite falling!"
Demiurge pointed to the sky, and the originally cloudy sky suddenly turned red. A huge and dazzling meteorite fell directly from outer space and landed in the sky outside the city of Einzbern.
The red-haired woman looked at the falling meteorite and sighed slightly:
"Ah, it's the same move as my God Star Collapse."
There was a hint of surprise in her words, but she didn't betray the slightest bit of panic. Her red hair fluttered gently as she raised her staff, the tip of which shone with a brilliant blue light, forming a stark contrast with the ominous red light in the sky.
"In that case, let me show you the different styles of the same move - Star Countercurrent!"
As she finished her words, the meteorite that was about to hit the ground suddenly stopped in the air, and then as if pulled by an invisible hand, its trajectory reversed, and it flew back into the sky, and finally dissipated in the clouds, as if it had never existed.
Demiurge's pupils shrank slightly, and he was shocked beyond words.
How… How is this possible? Even Ainz-sama would treat my meteorite fall with caution, yet she managed to deflect it so easily!
Before he could even think, the red-haired woman flashed, transforming into a red afterimage, instantly approaching him. With a light tap of her staff, circles of blue magic rapidly expanded from her center, filling the air with an oppressive and mysterious aura.
"Next, it's my turn - Guangfang!" Before she finished speaking, the golden magic circle that appeared under her feet seemed to be given life. Several beams of light condensed from pure magic power shot out from the tip of the staff, blocking all his possible retreat routes.
Demiurge didn't dare to be careless and quickly deployed his defenses. His black cloak fluttered without a breeze, forming a shield of dark magic that tightly enveloped him, attempting to resist the sudden attack. However, the moment those dark magic beams struck the shield, a crackling sound emanated, as if corroding all defenses.
[High-level light magic is too powerful for me! ]
Without giving Demiurge time to react, the red-haired woman transformed her staff into a massive gavel and launched a powerful kick at Demiurge. This blow cracked the seemingly indestructible undead shield. Demiurge's face paled, and the demon spitted blood as he plummeted downwards. He was forced to exert all his might, manipulating more flying undead creatures to disperse the attack.
Chapter 168 To be or not to be
In the end, Demiurge escaped from the red-haired woman in a panic, used the teleportation item from the world of [Bone King], avoided the fatal assassination, and returned to his own world. Without Demiurge's command, the angry demons were delayed by Alice and Beatrice. The undead army attacking the city of Einzbern was still under the command of the Death Knight and the Lich, and let the lowest-level cannon fodder skeleton soldiers and zombies to attack the city. These backbone command forces covered each other's retreat, and those who could not retreat decisively stayed behind to block the attack to prevent the human army from pursuing them.
"You're running pretty fast. Are you returning to your original world? The Black Roses are opening more and more frequently. As expected, we must first stabilize the country before we can resist foreign aggression. The elimination of the Diabolos Cult must be put on the agenda as soon as possible."
"Right? My dear Wen"
Behind the red-haired woman, Shangguan Wen activated the magic circle and walked out, looking at the fleeing Demiurge and said: