Nice tactic!
Even Ainz, the master tactician, has to admit that Krillin's tactics are very superb.
On the surface, Clementine relied too much on her own strength and tried to crush it with absolute force. In the end, her negligence was used by Krillin to find a flaw and she was defeated instantly. However, Ainz understood that Krillin was like manipulating threads. , keeping Clementine in the palm of his hand from beginning to end.
First, he showed weakness to take advantage of the opponent's arrogance, then deliberately stirred up her emotions to arouse her anger, causing her to lose sight of the current situation and become rampant, and finally, she used hidden strength as a killing blow to kill her.
This is a tactical victory.
Even Ainz had to admit that Clementine crushed Xiaolin in all aspects such as strength and speed, but she was manipulated by Xiaolin's excellent tactics.
A standard victory of the weak against the strong!
To be honest, Ainz is not good at PKing with players, so what supports him in fighting other players is probably thorough pre-battle preparations and diversified tactics.
That's why he admires Xiaolin who has the same style.
The only flaw was probably the use of magic during the second block. Xiaolin probably didn't expect Clementine to use that move, but it didn't exceed his expectations and it could be resolved in a very short time. ,also very beautiful!
But why not use magic?
Ainz was a little confused.
As a priest, Xiaolin is probably better at faith-based magic, but apart from that magic barrier, he has never used other magic.
Hey, could it be that...
Did he plan to deal with Khajiit after dealing with Clementine, so he didn't consume too much magic power?
Ainz's eyes widened.
No, we have to go back quickly!
Seeing that Xiao Lin was indeed as he thought and wanted to rush back to help, Ainz quickly teleported back to the ancestral hall.
At this time, Narberal Gama happened to defeat Khajiit.
The two mighty and huge bone dragons were completely shattered, and human bones were scattered on the ground around the ancestral hall. Khajiit's body was charred and twisted on the ground, and the surroundings were filled with the smell of burning.
Seeing Ainz appear in front of her, Narberal quickly knelt down on one knee.
"Lord Ainz, fortunately you have lived up to your command."
"Well, good job. Now hurry up and resume your disguise before you get discovered."
"As commanded."
Pulling out the cloak from the storage space, the maid Narberal Gama transformed and appeared in front of her again as the magic caster Nabe.
"Mr. Momo! Miss Nabe!"
Xiao Lin ran towards this side quickly, looking at the two people who were unharmed, he was slightly surprised and said: "Are you two okay? I just saw a very violent thunder... and where did the bone dragon go?"
"What happened just now was Nabe's magic, and the bone dragon was broken by me."
In order to avoid being noticed that he had just left, Ainz unceremoniously took the credit from his subordinates. Nabe didn't mind. On the contrary, he felt honored.
"Yeah……"
Xiao Lin looked at the bone dragon fragments scattered on the ground, as well as the charred Khajiit.
Being able to deal with the sixth-level undead bone dragon, it seems that Momo is indeed a strong man who has stepped into the realm of heroes. As for why it was not the bone dragon that Nabe defeated, that is because it is a consensus that the bone dragon is immune to magic below the sixth level, and The seventh level of magic is a realm that humans cannot reach...unless Miss Nabe is not a human.
"It seems that I was overly worried and thought that Mr. Momo couldn't deal with the Bone Dragon."
"Ah, it did take a lot of effort."
"It's just a lot of effort...it really has Mr. Momo's style."
Xiao Lin rubbed his forehead.
He had already overestimated Momo's strength, but he didn't expect it to be even higher than he expected.
The adventurer with the bronze medal on his chest in front of him, his real strength is already comparable to the "Thirteen Heroes", no, maybe even comparable to the "Eight Kings of Desire" who can kill even a giant dragon.
Forget it, it's useless to think about it anymore, they have more important things to do now.
"We'll go there after that."
"Well, I guess Nfilia is there."
The three of them looked at the ancestral hall.
Maybe Khajiit and Clementine didn't expect that someone could break through the army of the dead and their guards, so there were no traps or ambushes set up in the ancestral hall, and the three of them arrived at the ancestral hall smoothly without encountering any danger.
Enfilia is here.
He was wearing strange transparent clothes at this time, with a straight knife wound on his face across his eyes, and red and black coagulated blood stains like tears could be seen, and he was obviously blind.
She must have been subjected to inhuman abuse before this, so just stabbing Clementine to death was really an advantage for her.
The blindness and injuries can be healed, the problem is Nfilia's current situation.
He stood upright and didn't react to the arrival of the three people. Even if he couldn't see, he should still be able to know that someone was coming. But if he doesn't respond, that means his mind is under control.
Definitely because of this.
Ainz's eyes drifted to the spiderweb-like tiara on Nfilia's head.
"This is the wise man's crown."
"That's right. Just taking it off will restore Nfilia."
After saying that, Xiao Lin took off his crown.
Ainz looked at it with great greed. He really wanted to know what the tiara was used for. It was not because of greed for this magic item, but because of his curiosity as a magician.
Then, he saw the crown thrown over.
"Mr. Xiaolin?"
"Why, didn't Mr. Momo just mean that he was curious about it?"
"No, I'm just curious, but...doesn't it matter if you just leave it to me like this?"
"It doesn't matter. After all, Mr. Momo has a share of credit for defeating Khajiit and saving Nfilia. It's reasonable to want to see a crown that can summon the army of the dead. Besides, not everyone can use this crown, so it doesn't matter. Afraid it will start again."
"Yeah."
Ainz nodded, approving Xiaolin's generosity, and at the same time secretly used identification magic on it.
Like the information Xiaolin revealed before, it is a magic item that can use seventh-level magic to summon an army of the undead. Although the effect is very powerful, it is of no use to him because the army of the dead he summons is much more powerful than this magic item.
"One more request."
"What is it?"
"Can you give me this magic item? I will give you equal reward in exchange."
"…Effective distribution of spoils?"
Ainz touched the chin of his helmet, paused, and then nodded in agreement.
"Okay, I don't need it anyway."
“It’s great to say yes.”
Krillin obtained a powerful magic item, and Ainz exchanged the unwanted crown for funds. It was undoubtedly a win-win choice.
But in fact, Ainz also obtained another magic item.
The Orb of Death.
It was a secret treasure that Khajiit had spent five years accumulating death energy to obtain. After being killed by Narberal, it naturally became her trophy. However, this thing was of some use to Ainz for the time being, so he kept it. .
In the end, all the equipment and relics of the people outside, including Khajiit and Clementine's belongings, were all owned by Momo and Nabe. Xiaolin took the Crown of Wisdom and gave up Li Ji's reward. money as compensation.
There is no way, the secret treasure is so valuable.
Even in the kingdom, there are only a few secret treasures that can be obtained.
"There is still one problem."
"What's the matter, Mr. Momo?"
"Young man... the target that needs to be rescued in our mission has become like this. Can it be regarded as completing the mission?"
Ainz was a little worried.
He is here to make a name for himself. What if he brings such miserable Nfilia back and is regarded as a failure in the mission?
There is no room for failure in this identity.
"Ah, don't worry about that. Whether it's mental manipulation or eye or body injuries, I can heal them."
"...I forgot, Mr. Xiaolin is a priest."
Ainz nodded.
Then he seemed to think of something again and asked: "Um...should I call you Mr. Xiao Lin, or should I call you Lin?"
On the surface, he couldn't decide on a title, but in fact, he was trying to determine whether Krillin was who he thought he was. Even if there was a very high possibility, Ainz wanted to collect more information about Krillin.
"Just call me Xiaolin."
"May I?"
"Well, I'm not the kind of person who is obsessed with identity. I don't think I'm a noble noble."
Xiao Lin smiled.
Ainz asked, "But this name is fake, right?"
"No, it's not really." Xiao Lin explained: "Actually, one day when I was six years old, I suddenly fell from a tree and hit my head. Then a lot of knowledge poured into my mind along with the name Xiao Lin. Because I didn't know For whatever reason, I attribute it to the [goddess’s wisdom]. So my friends who are close to me call me Xiaolin. If Mr. Momo doesn’t mind, please call me Xiaolin too.”
This is it! ! !
Ainz's mouth opened wide under his helmet, looking extremely shocked.
Isn't this the standard plot of the island country's Qingzhong, where someone accidentally bumps his head and recalls the memories of his past life, and then opens an unparalleled experience in a different world? !
It actually happened in front of me, what a dramatic scene! No, if you think about it carefully, it would be equally dramatic for me to travel through a different world.
"Mr. Momo?"
"Sorry, I was a little distracted. Then I'll be polite and call you Xiaolin."
"Yes, please do so."
Xiao Lin smiled at him.
He also wants to have a good relationship with Momo. After all, he is a strong man who can defeat the two-headed bone dragon and step into the realm of heroes. Such a person will definitely help him in the future.
There is no problem in getting closer.
"Everything here has been resolved, then..."
Ainz picked up the unconscious Nfilia, grabbed the edge of the cloak and waved the bright red cloak in an exaggerated way, and said to Krillin and Nabe at the same time:
"Take Nfilia and return in triumph!"
"yes!"
"As you command!"
Kobayashi and Nabe agreed together.
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The three of them returned to town generously.
Because the Crown of Wisdom had been taken off Enfilia's head, the army of the dead naturally returned to the dust, and did not encounter the undead on the way back.
First, he came to the guild, and Xiaolin explained the reason for the emergence of the undead army.
Of course, they were praised and questioned, but with the assurance of Mithril-level adventurer Lin Brandt Dale Reborn, the guild and other adventurers still believed their words. After all, the Crown of Wisdom and Enfilia was before them.
However, the authenticity is yet to be discussed. The guild stated that it would send people to confirm it. If it is true, it will offer generous rewards and a higher level.
Ainz nodded with satisfaction.
That's what he came for.
After spending some time at the guild, we came to Nfilia's home again.
Liji had been waiting anxiously for a long time. When she saw the three people coming back, she hurriedly greeted her. When she saw her grandson being held on Ainz's shoulders, and knowing that his grandson was still alive, she couldn't help but burst into tears and said with gratitude that she would pay the promise. Good reward.
"Speaking of which, Ms. Liji, where are the bodies of my companions?"
"It's still in the pharmacy. Because the people from the guild said they wanted to check it, I didn't dare to move."
"Yeah."
Xiao Lin nodded and walked towards the pharmacy.
When Ainz saw this, he didn't understand what he was going to do, so he subconsciously followed him. Nabe followed closely, and Liji quickly followed.
Come to the pharmacy.
The bodies of Peter, Lucrut, Dyne, and Nina were still placed in the corner of the room, and the surroundings were filled with the stench of their flowing blood.
"What do you want Mr. Xiaolin to do?"
"I am a priest and there is only one thing I can do."
Then a complex and exquisite magic circle was carved in the pharmacy, and Peter, Lucrut, and Dyne were placed in it, clasped their hands together, and began to pray.
Xiao Lin's whole body emitted a light blue light, and the magic circle seemed to be echoed and also emitted a dazzling light.
Ainz backed away silently.
No, it still hurts.
As the ceremony continued, the three people in the magic circle emitted little starlights and soon disappeared.
They have been completely purified.
As a priest and a temporary companion, this is all Xiaolin can do.
"Hey, there are only three people?"
Ainz noticed that the number of people was wrong and looked at Nina in the corner.
After purifying the undead, Xiao Lin breathed a sigh of relief, then dragged Nina into the magic circle again and said, "Okay, let's use resurrection magic next."
"Resurrection magic?"
Ainz's eyes were slightly red under his helmet.
There is resurrection magic in YGGDRASIL, but it costs a lot, but he has never heard of resurrection magic in this world, so he can't help but become very interested in this magic.
"Don't you know, Mr. Momo? That's right. It's normal not to know."
"Why do you say that?"
"Because the resurrection magic I use is different from ordinary resurrection magic and requires three conditions."
1. The target cannot be the undead.
2. Keep at least 70% of your body.
3. Death must not last more than one day.
"If any of the above three conditions applies, it cannot be used successfully. Moreover, each person can only be resurrected once, and he cannot be resurrected after he dies again."
"……I see."
It's really different from the resurrection magic in the game.
Is it local magic, or...is it magic unique to the Axis Cult?
Suddenly I saw Xiao Lin slapping his hands.
"Just right! Kill Nfilia too."
"...Hey, why?"
"Look, isn't Nfilia blind now and still unconscious? Killing him and then resurrecting him will solve all these small problems, which is a very convenient method. Ms. Liji, you don't want your grandson to stay forever. In a coma."
"No, no, stop it!"
Facing the approaching Xiao Lin, the short Li Ji shivered in fear and desperately wanted to protect her grandson. However, how could she, who was so weak, resist Xiao Lin?
Eventually, her grandson was snatched away.
Ainz, who was watching all this, experienced for the first time the madness and strange brain circuits of the Axis cultists, and he sighed deeply.
(End of chapter)
