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At night, in the city of E-Rantel...
At this time, this originally peaceful border town became extremely noisy. Countless armored and sharp-edged soldiers from the kingdom climbed onto the tall three-story city wall of E-Rantel with torches in hand. All kinds of equipment for defending the city were already prepared. , and the reserve teams in the city are already on standby! Countless soldiers were either silent or hesitantly sitting around the large and small bonfires on the street, whispering something, or silently eating the food they were holding. Bread that was baked hard by the campfire and blackened pieces of meat from an unknown animal.
Judging from their faces that still have expressions of anxiety and fear, it is not difficult to judge that they may still have not recovered from the terrible battle during the day, and some of them may even die just like that. Holding their weapons tightly, they refused to fall asleep.
Because that was not a battle at all, it was a naked massacre against mortals like them!
And if it hadn't been for the reinforcements they invited from the Kingdom of Yestije, and the powerful archmage who finally countered the spell of the terrible Sorcerer King Ainz Ooal Gown, I'm afraid they would be in trouble now It had long been lying in that wilderness, a corpse left to be eaten by vultures and wild dogs!
Therefore, it is really not to blame that these soldiers are in this state now. They have not mutinied or camped, so they are already very restrained.
Just like the streets in the noisy city of E-Rantel, the main fortress in the middle of the city, protected by a garden and a small inland river, is still brightly lit, and from the windows one after another From the bright candlelight and some heated discussions, it was easy to tell that the big shots inside were also unable to get a good night's sleep tonight.
'Where is Lord Rebuen? Did any of you see it? '
'I have no idea! However, it is said that some people saw him escaping on horseback towards the royal capital with a dozen of his followers. He bypassed E-Rantel! '
'That coward! '
'Could it be that he doesn't want any of his own troops? '
'army? snort! There are not many people left in his army! It might be a few hundred, or it might be only a few dozen... As you all know, he was leading the army at the front at that time, so he was lucky enough to be able to escape! '
'Tsk! ! '
'What about Paul Lophou? '
'It's better not to mention him. He was one of the 70,000 people who died first, and now the body can't be found! Presumably, it must have turned into that kind of monster and then been burned! '
'...'
'Has the army been gathered together? What are the specific casualty figures? '
'have no idea! Don't ask me, soldiers are fleeing everywhere now, it's good if we can gather so many people back to E-Rantel City. '
'correct! '
"Soldier Captain Gazef is leading thousands of people to clean up the battlefield. You can ask him when they come back tomorrow. He may have a more accurate casualty figure?" '
'Well……'
'His Majesty! '
'We'd better return to the royal capital quickly. Now the nobles and soldiers have suffered heavy casualties, and we don't know what kind of chaos the kingdom will become next! Although we can be considered victorious...but please be sure to return to the capital to preside over the situation and calm people's hearts! '
'Yes, Your Majesty! Hundreds of thousands of troops were injured or killed, and dozens of nobles were killed or missing. The aftermath must be dealt with as soon as possible, otherwise...'
'His Majesty? '
'alright! You all should shut up and let His Majesty be quiet for a while. Things are like this now. Even if you go back, you can only decide tomorrow. Let's get through tonight first! '
'this……'
In the main fortress of E-Rantel City, Rambossa III was discussing post-war matters with some nobles, generals and officials who had survived.
Now, none of the nobles who had survived a terrible battle that they could not even imagine had no courage to clamor to counterattack the empire, or to level the Great Tomb of Nazarick. empty and ridiculous slogans.
Because everyone knows that without the support of a powerful little girl mage, the kingdom's army, which suffered heavy casualties, will never be an opponent of the imperial army, nor will it be destroyed by just one person. The hundreds of thousands of the Kingdom's troops are terrifying to think about, just like the opponent of the demon-like Sorcerer King Ainz Ooal Gown in myths and legends!
Moreover, up to now, no ignorant nobles have objected to His Majesty the King's enfeoffment of E-Rantel City to the little girl mage as a condition for requesting support.
After knowing that this place is very close to the Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick, and less than a day away from the tomb of the terrible demon god, these people present, whether they are from the noble faction or the royal power faction, all wish that His Majesty the King would come earlier. Leave this city, this hot potato, this territory to that little girl as soon as possible, and then let that equally terrifying little girl fight with the devil and the imperial army, while they mortals just hide in It's enough to reign supreme and enjoy peaceful days in the safe hinterland of the kingdom.
After all, enjoying fine wine, beautiful women and living a life of drunkenness in the kingdom is much better than fighting or dying with those monsters!
'...'
However, Rambossa III, who was sitting at the top of the table, closed his eyes and ignored the hysterical urging of the nobles, nor did he blame them. After all, he himself knew that everyone was frightened now, especially when the little girl mage who helped them slipped back to the Angelicia Mountains afterwards and was not in the city?
At this time, if the monster in the Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick, the immortal skeleton, and the demon god Ainz Ooal Gown known as the Sorcerer King came to E-Rantel City again, everyone present Don’t even think about it!
Because that unreliable little girl will definitely not come to support them in time, just like during the day? At that time, if the other party had come a moment later, all of them here would probably be dead!
'Well……'
'Prince Balubuluo, is there any news about him? '
After pondering for a while, he found that the nobles present had become somewhat calm. After seeing that they were no longer as hysterical as before, Rambossa III, who was sitting at the head of the table, slowly opened his eyes and asked the question he was more concerned about. Asked about his eldest son Barubuluo.
Now, the only thing that worries Rambossa III is probably his eldest son who was sent to Kahn Village and there is no specific news about him so far.
'that……'
'His Majesty! There is no more news about the eldest prince yet! '
'However, according to the spies' report, a military camp with a capacity of at least three to five thousand people has appeared outside the village of Kahn. Inside, there is an elite Goblin army of about three thousand to five thousand people. Moreover, the spies are still in Kahn. Traces of the battle were found outside the village, as well as the bodies of many Kingdom soldiers who had not had time to bury them. '
'so……'
So what? The nobleman did not continue.
Because judging from the current situation, it is obvious that the 5,000-strong army led by the Great Prince Balubro was defeated by the Goblin Legion stationed in the village of Kahn occupied by the Sorcerous Kingdom. As for the situation of the Great Prince, the other party Whether he is dead or alive, there is no way to know yet.
Because they didn't find each other's body at all, and they had no way to find each other's body...
Thinking about it, after a while, when everything calms down, if the eldest prince has not been found to have escaped back to E-Rantel or Li-Estij, and has not received the enemy's request to exchange or redeem prisoners, then it must be The other party is definitely in danger.
'Yeah? '
'Step back, I understand...'
After listening, Rambosa III closed his eyes in pain, and his haggard face looked older and older.
Because he knew that the other party, his eldest son Balublo Andorea Yerudo Leer Buaisef, must have been killed in battle...
Thinking about it, if he had not made his own decision and specifically transferred the opponent from the dangerous main battlefield for the sake of the opponent's safety and went to Kahn Village, which seemed to have no resistance, the opponent might have been able to come back alive with him, right?
However, it's too late to say anything now...
And fortunately, he has another son and a sweet daughter who is a well-behaved and helpful director. His kingdom still has an heir, and it has not yet reached the miserable state of having no successors or the country being exterminated.
'Lana…'
'That Archmage Anne, is she still unwilling to accept the title of grand duke granted to her by the kingdom and the territory entrusted to her? '
After asking what needed to be asked, Rambossa III, who had no choice but to do anything about his eldest son, had no choice but to bring up another major matter that needed to be solved urgently... because that matter was directly related to their... The future security of the Stij Kingdom and the continuation of the power and status in their hands!
No matter what, that matter must be dealt with!
'Yes, father. '
'She said that the territory is too troublesome, and she has to sign documents and so on every day. She hates it, so she won't do such stupid things...'
'And she also said: If Lana wants it, give it to Lana? '
'Then, before I could say anything more, she disappeared directly using the teleportation spell. She must have returned to the magical floating city in the Angelicia Mountains, right? '
The third princess of the kingdom who was standing aside heard her father finally ask about that matter again. She was well prepared and glanced at the nobles present who were still concerned, and then she quickly answered softly. said.
Now, the nobles present no longer dare to underestimate her just because she is a woman!
Because, not only has she proposed many era-changing policies and proposals for the kingdom, such as promoting the abolition of slavery in the kingdom and the establishment of the Adventurer's Guild, but she also single-handedly led and destroyed the "Eight Fingers" that secretly controlled and harmed the kingdom. Inviting powerful reinforcements to the kingdom, saving the lives of everyone in front of me, ensuring the continuation of the kingdom, etc.?
It is conceivable that in the future, she, Lana Thiel Charlton Leal Vanessa, will definitely gain her own place in the kingdom by virtue of her great achievements, and she will also have huge potential. The right to speak! Of course, those are not enough, she wants more, and even wants some real power in her hands!
As for how to get the things she needs, she already has a plan in mind, and she can just plan it slowly later. She is not in a hurry. After all, her father seems to be able to persist for at least a few years. She has plenty of opportunities.
'Well……'
'Is she still unwilling to accept it? However, if it is someone like her, this is a normal thing, right? '
Lambosa III suddenly felt a little sigh.
He didn't understand why there was such a big gap between the Archmage Anne and the Sorcerer King Ainz Ooal Gown, even though they were both powerful spellcasters and supreme beings that transcended mortals.
Look, those two people, one is a noble person who is playing in the human world, transcending power, and is indifferent to the territory and power that comes to him... and the other is trying every possible means to seize them... The land of the Kingdom of Yestije, butchers and despicable people who would not hesitate to join forces with the Bahas Empire for this reason, even if hundreds of thousands or even more people were slaughtered because of this?
He didn't understand why the difference in perception between the two was so big! However, all he knows at this time is that the former is more reassuring for him and more beneficial to his kingdom. He must find a way to win over or trap the other party and tie the other party to the chariot of the kingdom!
Or, do everything possible to tie the kingdom to the opponent's chariot?
Anyway, he and the nobles have clearly understood that the Sorcerer Kingdom and the Sorcerer King Ainz Ooal Gown are not something they can resist, and they cannot lose each other's help no matter what. And protection, otherwise, their end will be very miserable! !
After thinking about it, Rambossa III quickly made up his mind:
'So……'
'Lana, please send someone to make another trip and send the Grand Duke's seal and the document of fief transfer directly to the floating city in the Angelicia Mountains... and inform all countries, just say... Ye Lanti Er town and its surrounding areas have been given to the only dazzling diamond-level adventurer, the owner of the floating city, the dragon mage who defeated the Sorcerer King, and the Grand Duke of Magic, Mage Anne Hastur! '
'From today on, the town of E-Rantel and the surrounding areas, including Karn Village, are all her private legal territory! Although it is still part of our Kingdom of Le Yestije, the city of Ye Lantier is not under the jurisdiction of the kingdom, and there is no need to pay taxes to the kingdom! '
'besides……'
'Lana, from today on, you are the acting city lord of E-Rantel City. You are responsible for contacting and helping the Archmage Anne manage this territory and the people here. I will leave you about 10,000 yuan. The army, as a defender of E-Rantel City? '
'Let's do this for now...'
Rambossa III, who felt that the connection between the Kingdom of Li Yestije and the powerful Archmage Anne could not be easily severed, quickly came up with such a cunning and brilliant idea! Anyway, he didn't care whether the other party was willing to accept it or not, so he just forcibly gave away such a city and surrounding territories, and also let his precious daughter, who had been in contact with the other party, could talk, and had a decent relationship, be kept. Come down, even if the princess of such a kingdom plays the role of the other party's housekeeper, would you not hesitate?
In fact...
If Master Anne Hastur hadn't been a little girl, and if the other party had been a male mage, he might have given his daughter to him as a maid!
'ah? ! '
'yes! Father, please rest assured, Lana will take care of everything! ! '
She never expected that her father would come up with such a good idea and directly throw such great power to herself. This kind of good thing that fell from the sky made Lana stunned for a moment, and then quickly came back to her senses. Come, and after saluting with a smile, he graciously agreed.
Well now, that little girl didn't want the territory, but her father forcibly gave it away and asked herself to manage it on her behalf. So, what's the difference between this and giving it directly to herself? Anyway, from Lana's point of view, there are too many things she can do if she is allowed to manage this territory with that little girl's name on it!
However, the specific steps can be taken slowly in the future. The kingdom and this area are still in turmoil, so she is not in a hurry.
'! ! '
'Your Majesty is wise! ! '
'That's right! '
'Since the Sorcerer King Ainz Ooal Gown wants this land so much, let's just give it all to that little girl mage and let her help us guard the country and keep the Sorcerous Kingdom and the Empire out. The same applies to the Slian Theocracy. There is simply no better way than this! '
'Very good! Your Majesty, what should we have done long ago? '
'I firmly agree with this decision! '
'I strongly agree! ! '
'me too! '
Hearing that His Majesty the King had finally made up his mind to use such a method that had been discussed before the war, the nobles who were lucky enough to survive began to cheer, as if they had really defeated the Sorcerous Kingdom and the Basha Empire. , and sit back and relax from now on?
'...'
'Hahaha……'
'Come! Let us toast to victory! '
'cheers! ! '
Soon, the nearby soldiers discovered that bursts of laughter gradually came from the small fortress of the city lord of E-Rantel City? Those nobles of the kingdom who were so frightened that they cried for father and mother before, actually still have the heart to drink and have fun at this time?
That strange situation made the soldiers who were unaware of what was going on and were anxious and uneasy, have a deeper contempt and hatred for the nobles... Some people even began to think that they would risk their lives to fight against the imperial army. What is the purpose of fighting monsters like those from the Sorcerous Kingdom?
Is it just so that those people can drink and have fun in the warm castle with candlelight and fireplace and enjoy the special care of the maids on the first night after the battle? !
Unfortunately, the dissatisfaction of a small number of soldiers is doomed to be in vain. Their ideas cannot change the current situation of the kingdom, and they have no power to confront the high-ranking nobles of the kingdom. They do not even have the right to have equal dialogue. They are just a group of the most powerful people. Just ordinary soldiers at the bottom.
at the same time……
'! ! '
Bang~!
'hateful! asshole! ! '
'That little girl, I will never spare her! ! '
When the high-ranking officials of the kingdom in E-Rantel were discussing and came up with an excellent countermeasure that no one objected to, in the throne room on the tenth floor of a certain place called the Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick, the demon Guide King Ainz Ooal Gown was throwing things and venting his anger, until a magic that forcibly calmed his emotions and soul fluctuations calmed him down again.
'...'
'damn it! ! '
Ainz Ooal Gown was still a little hysterical. The twins Mare and Aura were so frightened that they shrank to one side uneasily and did not dare to say a word.
'snort! ! '
In fact, he was not complaining about Mare forcibly teleporting him away, because he himself also knew that he had a huge loss in magic power after casting that super magic. She was definitely not the little girl who was stronger than him in the first place. His opponent, plus the five burning black goat cubs of time and space, so it was absolutely right for Mare to directly teleport him away who lost his composure!
And the reason why he is angry now is just because he is a little resentful that the little girl has repeatedly ruined his plans and made him lose face several times.
But venting is venting. After venting, you always need to calm down and start thinking of a solution. Although Ainz Ooal Gown is no longer alive, he can't let difficulties suffocate him to death, right?
'Lord Ainz...'
'What do we do now? '
Seeing that Master Ainz Ooal Gown, whom they were serving together, had calmed down, the succubus Albedo on the side walked to him with some worry and asked softly.
'...'
'We can't just let this matter go! '
'Now, I declare: That dragon mage, that Anne Hastur is our Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick and our biggest enemy in the Sorcerous Kingdom. We must find a way to eliminate her! ! '
In anger, Ainz Ooal Gown spoke bitterly.
But after the announcement, he suddenly felt a little regretful... because he also knew that if only he and a few two or three guardians took action, they would definitely not be the opponents of the other party! He and Albedo knew this, Demiurge also understood it deeply, and even Sebas had felt the opponent's power up close, so he had to think of a way!
If there is really no other way, maybe he can just seal the Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick for hundreds of years, wait until the outside is calm, wait until everyone has forgotten them, wait until the little human girl player who is suspected to have traveled from another game dies of old age, they Going out to show off again?
Anyway, the existences in the Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick are almost the kind of existence that can live forever. It is not a big problem to sleep for a few hundred years!
However, that would be too embarrassing...
Especially when I think about the history books of those mortal countries that may record that this short-lived Sorcerous Kingdom had to hide underground for hundreds of years due to defeat, and try their best to slander and ridicule him as a Sorcerer. King Ainz Ooal Gown was so unbearable that he couldn't help but have the urge to release a few more "tributes to the Dark Mother Goddess of Fengran" and kill all the humans who knew about it.
'But, Lord Ainz, what should we do next? Should we summon all the guardians to fight her? '
'but……'
'In that case, Demiurge may not be able to participate, because it will take at least half a year for him to barely regain his strength...'
Thinking that Ainz-sama wanted to go to the Angelicia Mountains to find the little girl regardless, and have a shopping spree with the guy who got a floating city from nowhere, Albedo asked with a hint of worry.
'No! '
'Albedo, we can't force it...'
'The top priority now is to develop and strengthen us first, and then at the same time investigate the origin of that little girl, find out her weaknesses as much as possible, and finally find a suitable opportunity to gather all the resources we can use in the Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick. Strength, launch the most fatal blow to it! ! '
Ainz Ooal Gown, who knew that charging recklessly for revenge would only cost him his life, thought about it for a moment, and could only pretend to hold his fist formed by his bone claws, and comforted himself in a timid manner.
'ah! '
'Lord Ainz, it's great that you can think of a solution so quickly! ! '
Seeing that the other party was not trying to force himself, Albedo quickly responded with compliments.
'But Lord Ainz! '
'I'm afraid there's no way to capture the city of E-Rantel, nor the Angelicia Mountains to the north. What should we do now? Are we going to fight the Bajas Empire? '
To develop and grow is to expand the territory, and since the Kingdom of Le Yestije and the City of E-Rantel cannot be fought now, it is natural for Albedo to fight the Ba, which has a territory that is not inferior to that of the kingdom. The idea of the Haas Empire.
After all, they now know the empire very well. The other party is not as powerful as they imagined, and there is no one as strong as that little girl. She is confident that she can use one third of the power of the Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick. Completely conquer each other within a week!
'snort! '
'The Bajas Empire is quite obedient. It is more useful to make them vassals than to conquer them now! '
However, after hearing Albedo's words, Ainz Ooal Gown shook his head. It was obvious that he did not intend to attack Bahasa, who was frightened by their power and had always been obedient. The empire takes action.
'but……'
'Without the city of E-Rantel, we can't attack to the southwest and northwest. We can also attack to the east and southeast! '
'We can take down the Slane Theocracy! Kaz Plains! The Dragon Kingdom also bypasses the Kingdom of Li Yestij and takes over the demihuman tribe wasteland, the Great Desert and the Holy Kingdom, and finally concentrates all its power to go back and destroy the Kingdom of Li Yestij! '
'When the time comes, can that little girl, with her own strength, be able to fight against the power of the entire continent? '
If Ainz Ooal Gown's desire to unify this land was not too strong before and was just to cooperate with Demiurge's misinterpretation, then now he really wants to conquer and rule This land is ruined!
Moreover, the sooner the better, he must not let the little girl who can control the floating city live in this world for too long! Because every time he thought that the other party might one day suddenly control the floating city to fly above their Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick and be bombed by their base, he felt vaguely restless!
Of course, after Ainz Ooal Gown turned into a skeleton, he no longer needed to sleep or eat?
'! ! '
'Lord Ainz is wise! ! '
Albedo's eyes were about to have little stars, but it was unclear whether she was sincerely complimenting her, or whether she was complimenting him unconditionally due to some factors.
'go! '
'Call the other guardians, we need to hold a meeting about new policies for the future of our Sorcerous Kingdom! '
Ainz Ooal Gown, who did whatever came to his mind, made his decision and resolutely gave the order to Albedo.
'yes! '
'Yes! My Lord Ainz! ! '
After responding, the succubus turned around, twisted her slender waist and walked towards the outside of the throne hall, where she was ordered to summon the guardians.
'Anne Hastur...'
'snort! '
'Our work is not over yet! ! '
At this moment, Ainz Ooal Gown no longer considered that the other party might be a time-traveled player like himself. He just wanted to defeat the other party as soon as possible, ask the other party for the information he cared about, and plunder the other party's information. Power, then kill the other party, then resurrect and enslave the other party into a lich under his command, that's all!
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