Overlord: I’ve Been Recruiting Followers in Another World

The spurting blood, pulled by an unknown force, quickly flowed back. The severed body reconnected, as if the spatial blade slash just now meant nothing at all.

Yet, Shalltear—who had now fully turned to face Kael, her attacker—could not suppress an expression of wariness.

That move... was that Tenth Tier Magic: [Severance]?

No way. Although [Severance] possesses top-tier destructive power among Tenth Tier Magic, it shouldn't be able to cause significant damage to her.

Could it be!?

Although Shalltear wasn't the most intelligent among the Guardians, she hadn't overlooked the high-tier capability of [Severance], a potent killer move that was exclusively available to the [World Champion] class—namely [Dimensional Severance]. She knew this because Sebas Tian's creator, one of the Forty-One Supreme Beings, Lord Touch Me, was indeed a [World Champion].

That spatial slash was far more powerful than [Severance]; it was most likely [Dimensional Severance].

But the woman before her was supposedly the leader of Blue Roses, an Adamantite-ranked adventurer from the Re-Estize Kingdom. Could a New World inhabitant, whose strength was weaker than a Battle Maid's, truly master a skill exclusive to the [World Champion] class?

No!

Since she came from the Church of Destiny, it was possible she possessed special ways to grow stronger, making such a feat not impossible.

This is crucial intelligence; it must be reported to Ainz-sama immediately!

"Tenth Tier Magic: [Summon Undead]!"

Shalltear activated a high-tier summoning spell, calling forth a True Ancestor Vampire, Dracula, a level 70 Undead. She immediately ordered it to attack Kael.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, she quickly sent the intelligence information about [Dimensional Severance] to Ainz Ooal Gown, who was hundreds of miles away, via message magic.

"The opponent used [Dimensional Severance]? Good, I understand!"

Ainz's heart sank upon receiving Shalltear's message. Someone among the enemies could use [Dimensional Severance], and the user was a New World inhabitant—this was truly terrifying news.

For it implied that the power Kael bestowed upon New World inhabitants could even grant them official classes that were restricted in the game YGGDRASIL.

In the past, when he and Touch Me engaged in PvP, he usually lost more often than he won. If there was a [World Champion] among the enemies who countered magic users, this attack on the Church of Destiny's stronghold would introduce an extremely significant factor of uncertainty.

At that moment, Ainz even considered canceling the attack.

However, Demiurge, who had also grasped Shalltear's message, stepped forward and comforted Ainz, "Ainz-sama, I don't think we need to worry too much about this."

"Hmm? Then tell me your thoughts, Demiurge."

Ainz slightly calmed himself, gesturing to Demiurge to explain his statement.

Demiurge continued, "Although it is noteworthy that the enemy can use the ultimate skill of a [World Champion], it's too hasty to conclude that the enemy has mastered a method for mass-producing [World Champions]. I believe Lord Touch Me's power cannot be easily obtained."

"Besides, we have prepared so much for this attack, so let us use this opportunity to further investigate the enemy's true strength."

"Most likely, we will clash with them again in the future. Some things simply have no room for retreat. It's better to experience it now while it's advantageous for us, so as not to be caught off guard later."

Ainz fell silent for a moment after hearing this.

Demiurge was right; he was too anxious. Because he feared Nazarick would suffer losses and the NPCs would die again, a little fear still lingered in his heart regarding the battle with the Church of Destiny.

Perhaps now was the best time to remove this obstacle from his heart.

Since there was no retreat, even if it meant great losses, then the Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick must let out a mighty roar at the enemy! Just as the 'Nine Suicide Squad' in the game YGGDRASIL retaliated against human players with a fearless spirit!

"You're right, Demiurge!"

Ainz gathered his courage, looked towards the Holy City at the edge of the mist, and without hesitation, activated the [Gate] magic—"Let the enemy witness the will of Ainz Ooal Gown!"

Accompanied by a roaring explosion, Aura and a horde of beast-controlled Mares surged out of the [Gate]. Following closely behind them were a demon army led by the Three Demon Generals, the Eighth Floor Battle Group led by Aureole Omega, and a large number of summoned monsters.

"All forces, charge!"

At Ainz's command, the massive army, far exceeding the scale of the Battle of Katze Plains, surged like a tsunami towards the distant Holy City of Destiny, creating an earth-shattering sound!

Just before the monstrous army appeared, the outer warning system of the Holy City of Destiny had already been triggered.

Thump, thump, thump, thump!

The holy bells of alarm quickly rang, and under the effect of magic, their sound spread throughout the Holy City.

Kael and the others, hearing the warning signal, quickly ascended the Holy City's defensive walls. Seeing the overwhelming monstrous army, though shocked by Nazarick's madness, their reaction was swift.

"Draudillon Oriculus! You immediately go and direct all citizens within the Holy City to enter the underground shelter, then activate the shelter's large teleportation array to temporarily send them back to the Dragonic Kingdom!"

"I understand!"

The Dragon Queen quickly departed after receiving the order.

It was important to note that not all citizens in the Holy City were followers of Destiny. With the monstrous army fiercely approaching, ensuring their safety was paramount.

This was also her responsibility as the Dragon Queen.

After arranging the citizens' evacuation, Kael then gave instructions to Enri Emmot on the other side, "Enri, activate the Holy City's defensive barrier to buy time for the citizens' evacuation."

"Yes! My Lord!"

Enri, having received the order, also used [Greater Teleportation] to return to the Holy Temple Cathedral.

When the Holy City was designed, the possibility of large-scale enemy attacks had been considered. Therefore, the Holy City's first line of defense was a massive ritual magic system centered around the central Holy Temple, forming a shield that encompassed the entire Holy City.

This was also the second reason why other buildings in the Holy City were not constructed, but the Holy Temple was prioritized.

A magical defensive barrier quickly rose, completely enveloping the entire Holy City.

When the army from the Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick arrived in front, Ainz, as the monster leader, immediately took action.

A complex magic circle unfurled around him, and immensely powerful magical fluctuations instantly swept across the entire sky. Immediately after, magical energy rapidly converged above the Holy City of Destiny, forming a colossal greatsword that blotted out the sky!

"Super-Tier Magic?"

Kael looked up at the greatsword in the sky, unable to suppress his shock. Given Ainz's cautious personality, it was unexpected for him to directly activate Super-Tier Magic for an attack, even knowing that Kael, a player, was present.

No, perhaps he had also made corresponding protective preparations to ensure that the Super-Tier Magic would definitely activate smoothly.

Lowering his head to glance at Albedo, who was guarding Ainz within the massive magic circle, Kael offered a helpless smile.

The fully charged [Heavenly Sword] descended, and the Holy City's ritual magic barrier instantly experienced a powerful impact. The magical patterns inscribed on the Holy Temple and the Holy City walls began to crack, gradually losing their effect.

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