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Episode 350: Providence (3)
When a city becomes overpopulated, people who have been wandering around without being able to settle down move to better places to live.
The same goes for nature.
When there are too many competitors and food is hard to come by, they tend to look for other places to live.
This is the main reason why the Ainz and the Demons are moving on such a large scale.
The Adventurer's Guild named these natural disasters 'stampides'.
Of course, this is not a common phenomenon that can be seen everywhere.
Because the number of individuals is controlled by adventurers before any warning signs of trouble appear, just like in the case of the continued, unreasonable subjugation of the Kailians.
But what if a stampede suddenly breaks out in an unexpected situation?
There is no need to think deeply about it.
Villages, towns, and cities will suffer great damage. It is self-evident that there will be no small number of casualties.
Historical sources say so.
Big eagle───! Big eagle───! Big eagle───!
The old paper, which was considered to be nothing more than an old-fashioned beauty, shook violently.
It was Sacred's emergency order.
Soldiers wearing armor and carrying spears rushed towards the walls.
“What, what? All of a sudden?”
“Who is that, carrying a knife and getting drunk?”
Anyway, it won't be some kind of event.
The faces of the citizens were stained with anxiety as the atmosphere on the streets was different from usual.
The smell of iron that suddenly brushed past my nose and filled the streets was also extremely ominous.
And that premonition was absolutely right.
“This is an emergency! A large number of subhumans and demons of unknown origin are gathering in Sacred! Evacuate the citizens and gather soldiers! Adventurers, mercenaries, wizards, everyone!”
The city was in an uproar as the middle-aged knight's voice echoed through the square.
Following the guard's urgent instructions, those staying near the outer wall moved further inward.
A young man who had just finished getting ready and came out of the inn tilted his head.
“No… why is it so noisy all of a sudden? Did something happen?”
“Hey, you! You look like a mercenary. What’s your name?”
“Huh? My name is Romer and I work as a mercenary or something…….”
“I see. Then follow me!”
The response was quick.
The city itself did not have any defense capabilities.
It was the result of the leading actions of high-ranking adventurers and the executioners of the Supreme Council of Brilan.
Leila, who was watching the situation from the castle wall, said.
“There are quite a lot of them… but I don’t think they’re enough to invade the streets.”
“Is that true, Lady Leila?”
Bishop Lena's expression brightened at the positive expert analysis.
“If it had been an open field or a village, it would have been dangerous, but Sacred is a city. It’s also protected by a state-of-the-art wall that was renovated a few years ago. It will never fall easily.”
“I see! Oh, that’s really fortunate───”
“Of course, if that’s all.”
The areas of activity of Ainz and Demons often overlap.
That's why dying and being killed is the norm.
Sometimes they end up engaging in a war of nerves over prey, and other times they coexist by sharing territory.
In this way, the relationship between the two varies greatly depending on the situation.
And the monsters currently gathered at the border of the Sacred Forest are all looking at the city.
Even suppressing one's instincts.
That means there must be a commanding entity leading the group.
'The groups that were subdued in Kylians were usually in the dozens, and at most a little over a hundred… … .'
But there are thousands of them.
Even with her knowledge and experience, she could not have predicted that there would be a being that could completely control that number.
If you think about the glorious deeds of the corpse… … I can confidently say that it is by no means an ordinary superior entity.
It was at that time.
"……uh?"
Suddenly, the Ainz and demons that had been waiting retreated to the sides.
Just like the military.
And in between, a huge shadow was cast, with regular vibrations.
[… … .]
A monster that appeared in the forest.
Its overall appearance was similar to that of a bipedal dog, and the seven horns growing from its head looked like a crown.
At a rough estimate, its height was over 4 meters.
“What the heck is that?”
One of the guards on the wall blinked and said. There were many who heard, but no answer came.
Well, no one knew what it was.
But some were different.
“With seven horns and a giant body like that… W, really?!”
“This is ridiculous……!!”
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The nearby Mithril-grade adventurer party 'Manha' began to be shocked. Several high-ranking adventurers were the same.
Even Leila couldn't hide her embarrassment.
“……Septa Horn.”
The name recorded in the history of the Adventurer's Guild.
It was the moment when she absentmindedly muttered the entity's name.
[… … .]
Septa Horn's upper body leaned forward, and his forelegs touched the ground.
The ground split apart due to the enormous weight. Soon, with explosive force, he began to rush alone towards the main gate of Sacred.
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!
The sound is getting closer.
Even the indescribable presence.
The startled captain reflexively shouted.
“Hey, stop it! Stop it somehow!!!!”
Arrows and magic rain down.
The defensive magic circle was activated, strengthening the entire wall, and the installed ballista on top of it poured out fire.
Kwaaaaang! Kwaaaaang!
Most of them missed because they couldn't keep up with the agile movements.
Luckily, some of them did hit, but they didn't even slow down the speed, let alone damage the leather.
Leila's blood ran cold.
If all the information in the Adventurer's Guild's subjugation records were true… …then it was obvious what would happen to the castle gates in a little while.
It must be stopped.
By any means necessary.
“Huh? Where are you going?!”
Leila jumped down from the wall, leaving Bishop Lena's screams behind.
He gently unleashed his magic and kicked the ground.
Strengthened the body with electricity.
Leara, engulfed in red, ran towards Septa Horn. The red sword in her hand emitted an eerie aura.
Septa Horn opened his mouth wide as he faced him.
[CRAAAAAAAAAHHHH!]
A roar that tears the air apart.
A tremendous amount of pressure, incomparable to that of the lower wolf, came flying in a straight line, shattering the ground.
At the same time, Leila, who had been braking her legs, swung her sword vertically.
Blood flash.
A giant red sword cut Roar in half. The shockwave split to either side and struck the walls of Sacred.
Immediately after, Layla glided and spun around, regaining her composure.
To display skills one after another.
But Septa Horn is not just a simple race.
Especially when it comes to hunting, they are born with intellectual abilities that surpass humans.
Kuung!
Septa Horn, accelerating momentarily, stretched out his arms.
A vicious grip engulfed Leila.
“……?!”
He blocked it with his sword, but was overwhelmingly outnumbered in strength.
I tried to get out, but it was impossible.
Septa Horn, who had been holding onto Leila, advanced forward and collided head-on with the gates of Sacred.
“Lady Layla!!”
Kwaaaaaaaaaaah!
The gate was shattered in an instant.
A shocking force that renders the effects of the security magic circle meaningless.
A huge, warped metal gate was blown away, leaving the street in shambles. Leila was swept away with it and crashed into a house.
“Seo, the castle gate… was breached?”
The captain of the guard shook his hands in disbelief.
Septa Horn rose from the dust cloud.
He twisted his mouth as he enjoyed the looks of shock and fear coming from all around him.
[Kat. Kat. Kat. Kat.]
A creepy laughter.
A force beyond the pale, a presence that inspires instinctive fear.
The history of adventurers tells us:
A giant dragon with seven horns.
It is said to be a disaster for the forest.
He is said to be the embodiment of slaughter.
It is said that he is called the King of Terror.
The pinnacle of evolutionary entities beyond the top.
Special object, Septa Horn.
A powerful predator that was supposed to originally appear in Kylians arrived in the Republic of Veldirn by Kaesilus.
The bastard cried softly toward the sky.
At that signal, the Ainz and demons who had been waiting in the distance rushed toward the city all at once.
“Oh, Luas…….”
The hunt has begun.
* * *
What Kaesilus said would not be false.
Given the circumstances, it's clear that Sacred was up to something.
It's not easy to figure out what situation Haldirn and Leyra are in, or what the monster they brought from Kylians is.
But Verden paid no attention to others.
No matter how much I thought about it, there was nothing I could do about it.
'My role is to deal with the fourth servant, Kaecilus.'
The purpose is clear.
What you need to focus on right now is right in front of you.
Infinite magic.
Dozens of thunderbolts floating in the air exploded in a chain reaction, pouring down like a downpour.
A vast thunderbolt dyed the field of vision blue.
‘… … This kind of power is not enough.’
Judging from the battles so far, Kaesilus's level is in the upper 6th tier.
It is extremely difficult to break through that solid elemental resistance and kill it repeatedly.
No matter how strong Verden was, he could not ignore the power contained in high-level black magic.
Look down on something.
The price of carelessness is fatal.
'The magic of Kaesilus resurrecting from the dead.'
I admit it's special.
Even with each revival, the magic and magical powers become stronger and more massive.
It is no exaggeration to say that this is the most annoying ability in a long-term war.
'But ultimately, there is a limit.'
Kaesilus' life is not infinite.
From that perspective, Verden thought deeply and came up with two ways to kill the bastard more effectively.
The first of these is disabling.
───!
Verden approached without hesitation.
Orient, which had been drawing a dazzling trajectory, suddenly accelerated.
“Close combat. In a magic battle between magicians, it would certainly be easier for the other side to lose their lives. For you and for me.”
An ominous ripple came from Kaesilus' bracelet.
Artifact [Shape of Grudge].
The converted magical power took the form of a cursed weapon.
Two arm bones extended from Kaesilus' back, gripping tightly a strange sword with darkness flowing from it.
Oh my god!
A terrible crash rang out.
Immediately afterwards, the curse of Kaesilus, which moved independently of the arm bone, collided with the element of Verden.
A series of clashes.
The fierce battle between the two people left the surrounding area scorched earth.
During this time, Kaesilus died twice and was resurrected, holding the Old Tree Staff in both hands.
“Remember the grudge.”
[Shape of Resentment] reacts to the artifact's starting word.
The darkness that stretched out over the staff in an instant became a giant scythe.
Phew───
With just one swing, everything in front of him began to distort.
Plants, earth, air, and even humans.
But in the middle of it, Verden, whose body had been twisting, disappeared like an afterimage.
“……A clone?”
Kaesilus was rarely flustered.
Because I never thought that I could fool my own eyes with something like a magical construct.
By the time I realized it, it was already too late.
The wind caresses my skin.
At the same time, in a flash, Kaesilus' limbs were torn off.
The two arm bones formed by the magic sword were also completely shattered and unable to react.
“?!”
He fell to his knees and opened his eyes wide.
If you can be lightning, you can be the wind.
The <Elemental Fusion> that Verden reproduces is not limited to any one attribute.
“……”
The winds blowing from all directions gathered together, creating a small storm.
Verden appeared within it.
'His arms and legs are tied.'
Of course, it's only for a little while.
If it were Kaesilus, there would be countless ways to end his life and restore his body, such as destroying his own heart.
I never thought I could subdue him to this extent.
What Verden was aiming for was the extremely short period of time during which Kaesilus lost its means of resistance.
The real story starts now.
Hwaaaaaaaah.
A wildly swirling magical power.
Verden flashed his eyes and extended his orient.
Comet, Rarenia.
Holy Spirit Magic, the second star,
"this……!"
The torrent of the Milky Way poured down toward Kaesilus.