newbobooks Chapter 344 Terrifying the Empty-Nest Old Man
Chapter 344 Terrifying the Empty-Nest Old Man
Chapter 344 Terrifying the Empty-Nest Old Man
Rumble!
Unlike other magic systems, Roy and his companions do not possess any so-called "magic power." The magic power displayed on their blessing panels actually refers to mental energy, which is generated by mobilizing the surrounding energy through mental power.
But the impact it has on people is even more terrifying!
Aside from Tiona, who has no magic and zero magical power, Roy, Ryu, Tione, and Argana...
Bajie and Chunji simultaneously used their mental power to mobilize the surrounding energy, and suddenly the area within a radius of several kilometers became deathly silent, with the chirping of insects and birds completely disappearing.
If it weren't for the concern of alerting Shalltear and the others inside the city, the pressure they exerted would have been even more terrifying.
However, it was enough to intimidate the Dark Scripture troops.
A chilly autumn wind swept by, sending a chill through the members of the Dark Scripture Force.
The mental pressure was like a heavy mountain.
With just one glance, they could tell that they were no match for the group of teenagers in front of them.
If Roy and the others were monsters that couldn't be communicated with, the members of the Dark Scripture would have used "Alluring Beauty" without hesitation, but the current situation is manageable.
The ability to control a city or a country can only control one person; it won't be decisive against Roy and his group.
"A stranger?"
"Damn it, why does this world always have to suffer such a tragic fate!"
The members of the Dark Scripture Force looked grim.
In this world, time travelers arrive approximately every hundred years, and five major groups have been confirmed so far.
The Six Great Gods from Six Hundred Years Ago!
The Eight Desires King from 500 years ago!
Even now, the Roy group in front of them could only be people from another world with such outrageous strength, so strong that it was unreasonable!
Each time these arrogant beings from another world arrive, they cause changes throughout the entire world.
The six gods repelled the alien races and established the Slane Theocracy.
The Eight Desire Kings successfully ruled the world, using the world-class item "Five Elements Mutual Restraint" to alter the world's original magic system, resulting in a significant reduction in the local fighting force.
Who knows what will happen next?
Therefore, many local forces are extremely unwelcoming to time travelers, and the two sides are naturally on opposite sides.
Seeing the reaction of the members of the Dark Scripture, Roy knew he had become the scapegoat, but he didn't care and used his powerful mental strength to suppress them.
Roy said, "—Do you understand? That vampire is our common enemy."
Listening to Roy's description of Shalltear Bradfordren, the members of the Dark Scripture broke out in a cold sweat. There were actually two groups of otherworldly beings who had descended this time.
No, perhaps the other party made a concession!
The members of the Dark Scripture stared at Roy and his group, quickly analyzing the intelligence they had gathered.
They had absolutely no choice.
Roy's side is a good and orderly faction that can be communicated with, while the Great Tomb of Nazarick, which has vampires, is a chaotic and evil faction. It goes without saying which side can cooperate.
"Assuming Roy's information is correct," the First Seat of the Dark Scripture said cautiously, "I understand. We can assist you for now."
"It's a pleasure working with you!"
Roy smiled and shook the young man's large hand.
The members of the Dark Scripture exchanged a subtle glance. Roy wanted to use them, but they also had the same idea of using Roy and his group.
Using the "Alluring Beauty" technique to control the powerful vampire, the initiative is in their hands.
The two sides cooperated on the surface, but in reality, they each had their own ulterior motives.
Time passed quietly, and night draped the forest in a thin veil of pale blue. Moonlight poured down like a milky white stream, and occasionally the cry of an owl could be heard in the distance, conveying a profound and mysterious stillness.
Outside of Ye Lantier.
Countless figures flashed past in the depths of the forest; these were greedy thieves and adventurers who had blocked Shalltear's caravan, unaware that they themselves were the fish that had fallen into the trap and been caught.
Shalltear, Sebastian, and the Pleiades maid Soliloquy, among others, carried out an intelligence-gathering mission, using themselves as bait to successfully lure this group of people.
The result was as expected.
The fighting power of the Great Tomb of Nazarick far surpassed that of these thieves. In less than ten minutes, the thieves and adventurers were all wiped out and transported to the room of the Horror Lord using spatial magic.
Having done all this, Sebastian said, "Solis and I still have work to do on our way to the capital. Can I leave this to you, Lady Shalltear?"
"Yes, it's alright," Shalltear said with a smile.
"Then we'll take our leave now."
Sebastian and the Pleiades maids rode in a carriage, leaving the forest and heading towards the capital.
"Can the remaining guys make me happy?" Shalltear smiled with pleasure, and with that thought, she headed straight for the thieves' cave.
Meanwhile, inside that cave, a trap as deep as the sky had already been laid.
"Who are you people?" Brian Anglaus stared at Roy and his group, a confident smile on his face that showed he hadn't yet been defeated by the dimensional reduction attack.
"This place is temporarily requisitioned by us. You can go wherever you want," Roy said. Shalltear would come over on her own initiative to clean up the remnants of the mercenary group.
"That's utter nonsense!"
Brian said coldly, "Unfortunately, this is our territory, and we can't let you take it."
As he spoke, Brian gripped the long sword at his waist.
"These people are really strong."
Brian thought to himself that he could feel a heavy pressure from every member of the Dark Scripture Army, while Roy and his group were completely unapproachable, like a group of noble children on a leisurely trip.
Those people (the Dark Scripture) should be Roy's group's guards. They can use these young masters and princesses to break the deadlock. Of course, he won't kill them. Brian decided on the next course of action.
Bang!
Brian pushed off with both legs, his figure shooting out like an arrow released from a bow. The long sword in his hand tore through the air, turning into a deadly cold light, heading straight for Roy!
The members of the Dark Scripture were astonished that such a master would stoop to the level of a mercenary group.
Just as the blade arrived, Roy casually raised his right hand, his thumb, index finger, and middle finger firmly pinching the incoming, sharp blade.
hum!hum!hum!
The blade hummed violently, as if emitting a mournful cry of unwillingness, yet it could not advance even an inch further!
"What!" Brian's face was filled with boundless horror, his pupils contracted to the size of pinpoints, and only his heart was screaming, "Impossible!"
When Roy's gaze fell upon him, Brian felt as if his blood had frozen, and a fear from the depths of his soul seized him.
Brian instinctively wanted to draw his sword and retreat.
But Roy's fingers were like divine iron, making the longsword in the opponent's hand remain completely still.
thump!
Just as Brian was struggling and his face turned red, Roy released his fingers, causing Brian to lose his balance, stagger backward, and fall to the ground with a thud.
Once free, Brian pushed off with his legs, staggered backward to create distance, and looked on with lingering fear. What kind of monster had he encountered?
Roy said calmly, "Tiona, take care of him."
"Yes, Captain!" Tiona's pretty face blossomed into a bright and dazzling smile, as radiant as the summer sun, as she responded in a clear and cheerful voice.
In stark contrast to her bright smile was the exaggeratedly large double-edged sword in her hand.
A bead of cold sweat trickled down Brian's forehead. He forced a smile. "You really underestimated me. That was just a test; now it's time to get serious!"
He was a genius swordsman who was on par with the Kingdom's Warrior Captain Gazev Stronov. They fought to a draw in the royal tournament, and after his defeat, he rallied to join a mercenary group in search of more opportunities to fight.
Brian was thrilled to have encountered so many powerful individuals today, and felt eager to try his luck.
"Martial Skill: Tiger's Fall Flute!"
Brian unleashed his perception domain and swung his longsword with incredible speed, a technique he had honed in preparation for his next battle against Gazef, a technique that allowed him to perceive everything and strike with unparalleled speed.
This is no longer a test, but a full-force attack!
A chilling blade of light, tearing through the night, suddenly struck towards Tiona's neck.
Clang!
A deafening metallic explosion suddenly erupted, sending dazzling sparks flying in all directions.
Tiona's twin blades moved, holding them firmly in front of her like a rock, while Brian's lightning-fast...
The powerful strike, capable of splitting rocks, landed squarely on the thick spine of the blade.
Tiona's petite body remained completely still, and her arm gripping the giant blade did not tremble at all.
hum!
Brian felt an immense, unshakeable force rebound back, causing his knife-wielding arm to go numb and ache. The expected breakthrough did not occur; his opponent did not even retreat a single step!
"impossible!"
Brian's face turned ashen, and an incredulous growl escaped from his clenched teeth. His proud slash had been so easily blocked by the innocent-looking girl in front of him!
The sense of defeat brought about by the enormous power disparity overwhelmed him like a cold tide.
The members of the Dark Scripture were also taken aback.
Brian Angraus's strength is roughly equivalent to an orogeneous adventurer. His full-force strike, honed over many years, would be a formidable opponent, even for those of them who are generally stronger than those of the adamantite class. They would have to be extremely cautious if facing him alone.
"So weak!"
Tiona muttered to herself, raised her large twin blades, and lightly tapped Brian on the top of his head. The speed was so fast that it was like a blur. Before he could react, he was hit with a loud bang and his head was spinning.
Brian collapsed to the ground, powerless.
Ryu, Tione, Algana, and Baje looked quite calm. Without divine favor or the hellish training grounds of the dungeons, these people were actually no different from the other members of the Orario family.
Spending too much time in Orario can make you think that all adventurers in the world are the same.
Not really!
Those who have been forged in the demonic cave of the dungeon are top-tier beings no matter where they are. Of course, there aren't many such people, and the mortality rate of adventurers in Orario is actually ridiculously high.
"Captain, what do we do with this guy?" Tiona pointed the blade at Brian.
"Don't worry about it."
Roy replied, then glanced at the members of the Dark Scripture. It seemed the intimidation effect was quite significant. He believed they would be very obedient from now on.
After all, Roy had to be careful when dealing with Ainz Ooal Gown, who was so cautious he was practically fighting against thin air. He couldn't overlook any detail.
Having witnessed the overwhelming power of Roy and his group, the members of the Dark Scripture indeed became obedient.
Seeing that Roy and the others had no intention of killing him, Brian resisted the urge to run away, but he was curious and knew that these people must have other purposes for occupying the cave.
Boom!Boom!Boom!
Half an hour later, in the silent cave, clear footsteps sounded, and a petite girl with silver hair and red eyes walked in.
She wore a black evening gown with a puffed-out skirt, her skin was snow-white, her silver hair cascaded down, and her deep red eyes radiated a bewitching, joyful gaze. She was about fourteen years old, a girl who combined cuteness and beauty.
Shalltear Bradfordren!
Beside her were two ghost brides, their faces grotesque, their bodies half-illusory, floating in mid-air.
Shalltear's gaze swept over Roy and his group and the Black Scripture troops. "You guys are really good at hiding, aren't you? You filthy rats really know how to hide."
call out!
In the eerie crimson light, Shalltear's body twisted, and the image of the peerless beauty changed. Her mouth was filled with needle-like teeth and a long tongue, resembling a leper-like monster with four limbs.
"Hahahaha!" Shalltear let out a maniacal laugh, cutting through the mercenary group as she entered a semi-berserk state of "Blood Frenzy".
"Vampires!" Everyone's expressions turned serious.
Shalltear let out a shrill, inhuman scream, her pale claws tearing through the air with a piercing whistling sound, transforming into several scarlet afterimages as she viciously grabbed out.
The terrifying speed left everyone else feeling hopeless; only Roy and his group were able to react in time.
clang!
A clear and melodious metallic clang resounded!
"Heretical path, this is not a place for you to act recklessly!" Liu held the Elven Flowing Light Dragon Staff precisely at an angle in front of him, the blade colliding fiercely with the attacking claws, creating a dazzling ripple!
In the eyes of the elven girl overflowing with a sense of justice, Shalltear, whose evil value is almost maxed out, is someone who must be defeated, without any reason needed!
The instant the claws and swords clashed!
A terrifying force, like a flash flood, surged forth, and the ground beneath their feet shattered.
Shalltear's manic, blood-red pupils suddenly contracted, regaining a sliver of clear-headed fear.
Something is wrong!
Shalltear's blood-red pupils reflected the cold-faced elven girl before her, and a look of astonishment appeared on her face. The other's power was worlds apart from the mercenaries she had slaughtered like vegetables before!
By the time Shalltear realized what was happening, it was too late. Against a peer, any opening is fatal. Revel in the carnage, abandon most of your defense, and let the skill "Blood Frenzy" dominate you. Even just for a moment, it was enough to defeat her.
Ugh!
Two afterimages tearing through the air attacked from both sides simultaneously. Algana and Baje were like perfectly coordinated killing machines, their timing impeccable.
The two men's whip kicks, each carrying the terrifying power to split rocks, struck Shalltear's unsuspecting ribs and sides from the left and right.
The power of LV.7 suddenly erupted.
Click!Click!
The chilling sound of bones shattering was so loud it resonated clearly in everyone's ears.
Shalltear's body was twisted by the terrifying force, her ribs and lumbar vertebrae deformed under the heavy blow! Her body, like a broken doll with its strings cut, was thrown off balance by the double kick, and she hunched forward in pain.
The deadly whistling sound followed almost immediately!
Tiona's large twin blades drew a pale arc of light that tore through space, landing on Shalltear's waist and abdomen.
*Sizzle!*
The blade sliced into Shalltear's body without resistance. Accompanied by a horrifying sound of flesh tearing, a gruesome gash instantly opened, nearly severing her in half, deep enough to expose bone and even reveal the writhing organs inside! Filthy blood gushed out like a burst dam, instantly staining the ground red!
On the other side, Tione entered the battle like a ghost, his twin blades drawing two deadly arcs of cold moonlight, so fast that they left only visual afterimages!
The two ghost brides were torn apart by the fierce and unparalleled slash before they could even utter a wail.
Roy said in a deep voice, "Make your move!"
Of course, Roy didn't need to say much about his own girls; these words were directed at the Dark Scripture troops.
Despite being badly beaten, Shalltear's recovery ability is extraordinary. With just a short rest, she can return to near-peak condition.
Roar!
Upon hearing the sound, Kerry activated the world-class item, "Alluring Beauty," causing the white cheongsam embroidered with a five-clawed dragon to burst forth with dazzling golden light. A noble golden dragon then charged out, its blood-red maw wide open, roaring as it pounced on Shalltear.
"This is—" Shalltear's special ability is immune to mind control, but at this moment, she felt herself gradually losing consciousness and immediately understood what was happening.
This group of people actually wanted to capture her!
"Go to hell!!"
Shalltear was enraged and let out a hysterical cry. In the last moment before losing consciousness, a large, radiant spear appeared in her palm.
The Cleanse Throwing Gun flew out, aimed directly at Kerry!
Without Roy, this shot would have been unstoppable, piercing through Kerry and causing the once-powerful beauty to lose her user, turning her into a neutral monster.
But there are no "what ifs" in this world!
Clang!
Roy drew his elven holy sword and unleashed magic. Dazzling golden lightning, like an ancient serpent awakening, coiled around the slender blade, and the violent, destructive energy roared deafeningly.
Facing the spear hurtling through the air, Roy flicked his wrist and swung it forward with all his might.
boom!!
The elven holy sword, imbued with golden lightning, drew a beautiful yet deadly arc as it collided with the white spear thrown by Shalltear.
A terrifying force struck, and Roy was forced back, his hands going numb, but he managed to block the Purifying Throwing Gun thrown by Shalltear.
Everything has settled down!
Shalltear's eyes became lifeless, her head drooped, and she stood motionless, completely controlled by the world-class item, Allure of Beauty.
"Success." The members of the Dark Scripture were drenched in sweat. The battle between the two sides lasted only a moment, but it was clear that it was beyond their ability to intervene.
Needless to say, Brian was paralyzed with fear, sitting in the corner. It was a battle between monsters!
"call!"
Seeing this, Roy also breathed a sigh of relief.
If Shalltear had gone all out from the start, it wouldn't have been so easy to defeat them. But aside from Ainz, who was cautious to the core, the guardians of the Great Tomb of Nazarick were all incredibly arrogant. Relying on their overwhelming strength, they recklessly carried out their plan to conquer the world, and they didn't take the local natives seriously at all.
"Captain, how is it?" Tiona asked with a smile.
"Yes, very well done," Roy said with a smile, reaching out his large hand to pat Tiona's head.
"Hehe!" Tiona enjoyed the caress.
Roy's gaze fell on the controlled Shalltear. Killing her would yield enough rewards to reach LV.7, but it would be a bit of a waste.
Perhaps we can go for something even bigger!
Ainz was cautious in the early stages, but he didn't go all out. It was only after Shalltear's accident that he gave each of the Guardians a World Item.
Use Shalltear as bait to ambush the opponent the first time they come!
"Roy!" Ryu grabbed Roy's sleeve.
The fanatical light in Roy's eyes faded. "This harvest is enough. We can't be too greedy."
The system's generous rewards are indeed very tempting, but Ainz and those guardians all possess superior teleportation and portal magic, making hunting them no easy task.
This time, thanks to the world-class item "Alluring Beauty," I was able to easily defeat Shalltear Bradfordren.
"Become my reward!" Roy swung his elven holy sword repeatedly, the sharp afterimages striking Shalltear and quickly depleting her health bar.
[The hunt for Shalltear Bradfordren has been successful!]
The Great Tomb of Nazarick.
The skeleton, with its white skull and red pupils, sits on a throne, wearing a magnificent black cloak and numerous prop-like rings on its fingers. It has no skin, muscles, blood vessels, nerves, or internal organs; it is a body made of bones.
The body, made of bones, may seem fragile, but each bone is actually harder than steel.
A stunningly beautiful woman stood beside him.
Albedo wore a pure white dress, contrasting sharply with her long, jet-black hair, golden irises, and upright oval pupils. She was an impeccably beautiful woman, with two curly horns like those of a goat growing from the side of her head, and black angel wings visible at her waist.
Albedo respectfully said, "Lord Ainz, Shalltear Bloodfallen has betrayed us. Considering her strength, I suggest forming a subjugation team, with myself, Cocytus, and Mare working together."
"etc!"
Ainz quickly interrupted, "Shalltear's name has only turned red on the list; we can't be sure if she's betrayed us yet. We need to find Shalltear first!"
Albedo sighed, "I understand."
As the two were talking, they suddenly noticed that Shalltear's name had disappeared from the list.
A deathly silence fell over the vast throne room.
Ainz and Albedo's pupils trembled.
Shalltear is dead!
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