Simultaneous Travel: Becoming a Legend in the Heavens.

Chapter 563 A Hymn to the Floating Island
dawn.

The bright morning light illuminated the room, perfectly showcasing the vibrant spring scene within, revealing every detail.

The once tidy space was now a mess. Just by looking at the scene, one could imagine how intense the battle had been the night before. Her body lay sprawled out, her breathing even and even, as she rested, tired but content.

Obviously, a larger number of people does not necessarily mean a higher combat strength.

This is the lesson Lu Ke wanted to teach them: instead of worrying about things that may or may not be possible, they should try to see if they can handle the pressure and whether they need more people to share the firepower.

"How did you manage to turn Sebastian against you?"

Luke gently stroked the long red hair of the girl in his arms, disturbing the drowsy Priscilla, his voice deep and magnetic.

Priscilla rested her head on the arm of the man beside her, buried her face in his strong chest, and rubbed her soft cheek against him, her tone languid and weary:
"There's basically no need to turn him to the side, since he's a character with a +300 justice value. He has his own sense of good and evil and values, and he understands that the Great Tomb of Nazarick is not benevolent."

“If it is for the good of the master, then he should be guided toward goodness and toward the path of light… I just told him this, and then gave him time to think, to question his own heart, and to make a choice.”

"Well, the answer sheet submitted by that butler was within expectations, there was nothing surprising about it."

Luke patted Priscilla's head and chuckled softly, "Actually, it was still quite difficult. After all, betraying the Creator who is the peerless supreme being must have been a struggle... Does this mean there are a lot more spies over there?"

Not only has the only butler with a brain betrayed them, but the strongest guardian, Shalltear, has also betrayed them. As for Mare, although he hasn't been formally recruited, he would definitely betray them if Reinhard, who has returned to the floating island, just made a sound. Even if he doesn't, the apprentice knights who have their own thoughts would not be willing to go along with them.

Of the five guardians around him, three have problems.

Life is tough, Momo-san.

Lu Ke smiled slightly, looking forward to the moment when Momo would see the truth.

…………

high in the air.

Ainz gazed silently upwards at the floating island, a complex of palaces that was many times more magnificent than the Great Tomb of Nazarick.

At this moment, he was still dressed as the "Undying King," with a dark gold cloak covering his head, holding the Staff of Ainz Ooal Gown, and wearing more than ten pieces of artifact-level equipment.

He hasn't been shown in this form for some time now; most of the time he's been depicted as "Momo," clad in black knight armor and wielding two giant swords.

At first, I wasn't used to it. When I wasn't in front of people, I would switch back to my original form. But because people kept coming to see me, it was too troublesome to switch back and forth, so I just kept using the "Momo" warrior form. If the guardian hadn't returned, I probably wouldn't have changed back.

Actually, life is pretty good now.

Because of his achievements in defeating the demon god, he was quite popular. Whether it was the Adventurers' Guild or the residential area, he was always treated with respect wherever he went, and everyone he met would greet him respectfully...

It's much better than my previous life as a corporate slave.

But... Albedo and Demiurge must be rescued eventually.

They haven't returned yet. If they hadn't already run into trouble, they would probably still be up there.

Ainz gazed at the magnificent floating island. "El" was an organization that hunted evil groups, and Albedo and Demiurge were both extremely evil characters with a justice value of -500. The fact that these two had not returned already spoke volumes.

Thinking about it carefully, Sebastian's plan... well, his own plan, might actually be achievable.

So, should we do it?

They dragged the client, his team, and the adventurers who had come to the city into the same dangerous journey, heading towards the floating island with great risk.

"El" is not an evil organization, but even if it is Order Good, it will definitely fight back when attacked, and there will definitely be casualties.

Ainz was caught in a dilemma. On one hand, there was the bond he had slowly formed over this period of time, and on the other hand, there were the NPCs created by his guildmates, childlike characters...

No matter how much I think about it, I can't make a decision, and my inner restlessness is getting heavier and heavier.

But at that moment, before his emotions reached the limit of "forced calm," but the fluctuations were already very obvious, Ainz vaguely realized that a part of his inner self was completely unaffected by his emotions.

Like still, stagnant water, unmelting ice, or eternal darkness, some inescapable instinctual reaction lies hidden within him, devoid of self-awareness, yet dominating his emotions.

The next second, a cold and ruthless emotion spread from that stagnant pool to the entire soul, anchoring all superfluous emotions back to the initial state of rationality.

Ainz remained silent for a few seconds, waiting for his "forced calm" emotions to fluctuate again, before speaking in a slightly calmer tone:
Is this the truth behind 'forced calm'?

"Even though I was just an ordinary office worker, I don't feel fear or disgust when I see corpses or scenes of flying flesh and blood. I even feel a sense of enjoyment..."

The source of the problem is probably this highest-level undead, with a justice value of -500 and its physical instincts. If this continues, it might really be assimilated... It seems that I also have quite a few hidden dangers.

Ainz let out a long sigh.

A moment later, he reached out his right hand, took out a pair of steel-like metal gloves, and put them on.

The two gloves are one black and one white. The white one has a retro shape and the edges are polished very smoothly, so there is no risk of injury. The black one, however, has a rather ferocious shape, like the arm of a demon, and is unusually sharp.

World-class items – "Greed" and "Desirelessness"!
This item can forcibly store the experience points gained by the wearer, and use them as a substitute for "special magic" that requires experience points to be consumed.

In the late game of YGGDRASIL, where most players have already entered a relaxed state, the experience points stored in this glove are enormous. In other words, it is basically equivalent to using those "special spells" that require experience points without any cost.

Then, Ainz took out a large number of items and used them in turn.

"Summon Goblin Legion", "Summon Goblins", "Summon Ghouls", "Summon Undead Legion", "Summon Archmage", "Summon High Undead"...

With each summon, Ainz also grants "mass flight," causing a dense swarm of monsters to emerge, quickly forming a massive force that, if not for their distance from the ground, could even obscure part of the sky.

But Ainz's actions did not stop. After testing his skills with the tenth-tier magic "Monster Summoning," he began to truly use powerful magic.

"Super Magic: Demon Army Unleashed!"

"Super-level magic: The arrival of the heavenly army!"

"Super-Tier Magic: The Ring of Valkyrie!"

The monsters include high-ranking monsters with an average level of 70 or above, multiple Cerberus, Abyssal Wolves, Ghoul Lords, and Demon Kings, six Cherubim Guardians with an average level of 80, and three Valkyries from Valhalla with an average level of 85 or above who are extremely skilled in attack.

The vast army stood in the air, looking imposing and akin to a calamity of the undead brought by a blood moon, but Ainz felt no sense of security whatsoever.

Only by experiencing it firsthand can one truly understand the power of the slash that could split the entire Great Tomb of Nazarick in two, the shadow that seemed capable of devouring the entire world, and the terrifying magic that descended from the sky and reduced the Great Tomb of Nazarick to ruins.

But these should be enough as a starting point, right?

Ainz looked in the direction of Yerantir, a faint light shining from the empty eye sockets of his skull. He transformed back into "Momo" and vanished into thin air. The vast army remained motionless, awaiting the summoner's command.

…………

three days later.

The news that the royal delegation would arrive at noon today spread throughout Ye Lantier, and the city, which had been preparing for the occasion for a long time, was bustling with activity. There were many more pedestrians on the streets than usual, creating a festive atmosphere.

Warrior Captain Gazef visited Kazuma's squad again early in the morning. He needed to invite them to welcome the delegation and to bestow titles and rewards upon the squad in front of the people of Ye-Lantir.

This time, Gazef only brought "Golden Princess" Lana with him, while the two princes did not appear. This was a conclusion reached after communicating with Captain Sato Kazuma after his last visit.

That captain, who didn't look very old... well, how should I put it? He was actually quite easy to talk to, without any airs of a powerful person. He even seemed a little nervous and awkward when I bowed to him. Apart from his great strength, he was no different from an ordinary teenager.

If I had to put it into words, during the conversation, his gaze was constantly fixed on Princess Lana, and his eyes were full of disdain when he looked at the two princes... He seemed a bit sexually repressed.

It's understandable. It's understandable that having all the pretty female teammates hanging out with the handsome young men, all sticky and intimate, would inevitably make you feel depressed.

Fortunately, the last exchange went smoothly overall. Although we didn't manage to get the adventurer team to work for the royal family, the conversation was still quite amicable.

Using Princess Lana's appearance to secure the invitation was a small scheme, and although I felt somewhat apologetic to Her Highness, I was fortunate that she generously agreed.

"We hope that your team, and Mr. 'Momo,' will be present at noon to welcome the delegation as heroes who vanquish the demon god."

After Gervais explained his purpose, Kazuma Sato readily agreed, saying that the team would arrive on time at noon and politely invited them—mainly Princess Lana—to have breakfast together.

Lana gently took Sato Kazuma's hand, and with a pitiful look in her eyes, softly spoke:
"Thank you very much for your invitation, Mr. Kazuma."

"But my two older brothers and I, including Soldier Commander Gazef, came here ahead of time. We actually need to rush back now to pretend we never left, so there's really no time to spare."

"Is this... like this?"

Being treated so gently by such a beautiful girl for the first time, Kazuma Sato blushed and his heart raced. He lowered his head shyly.

"However, I will also act as an envoy to extend my condolences to Captain Kazuma-san~"

All sorts of images flashed through Sato Kazuma's mind. Her face flushed, and she fell into a deep reverie, not even noticing when Gazef left with Lana.

When Natsuki Subaru returned from his walk with Kurasuke and saw this scene, he stroked his chin.

"Is Kazuma-nii in heat?"

"No, poor Kazuma was just being manipulated by a bad woman."

Lu Ke glanced at He Zhen, who had fallen into the trap of a wicked woman's emotional scam, and clicked his tongue in pity.

In fact, Lana is also one of them.

Priscilla took this sickly woman under her wing as soon as she arrived in the capital. It was with the help of the "Golden Princess" that Priscilla was able to unify the nobles of the entire kingdom in just over a month without using force, becoming a true representative of the noble class with immense power.

"Kazuma, as your father in name and in fact, I still have to remind you that woman already has someone she likes and is just teasing you."

Coming to his senses, Sato Kazuma pursed his lips, but showed no sign of frustration or disappointment. Instead, he arrogantly raised his chin.

"I know, such a beautiful and noble princess must have some childhood sweetheart guard or prince."

Natsuki Subaru nodded with satisfaction, "Isn't Kazuma-nii quite clear-headed?"

"But wouldn't that be more exciting?"

Natsuki Subaru:? ? ?

“Brother Mao, you don’t understand. The longer I spend with Lu Ke, the more I realize that pure love doesn’t exist in this world. Pure love has its limits…”

Natsuki Subaru's lips twitched twice: "So?"

"I'm not going to be a pure love advocate anymore, I'm going to be a scumbag with no moral bottom line!"

Kazuma Sato stood up straight, his spirits soaring: "Don't think that just because I have a crush on someone, I'll seduce even a married woman if I get the chance!"

Natsuki Subaru covered his eyes in embarrassment: "It's no use, Kazuma-nii is finished..."

Lu Ke clapped with satisfaction: "Well said, Kazuma. I've always felt that the Tauren is the answer, but there's a problem..."

"Why would someone who fails at a succubus shop think they're capable of outperforming others?"

Sato Kazuma: "..."

Amidst the clamor, "Momo," who was wiping the stairs, stopped and quietly watched them, seemingly enjoying the warm feeling amidst the liveliness.

If all the members of the Great Tomb guild were still around, it would probably look like this.

"Momo" lowered his head slightly, seemingly struggling with his decision. After a moment, he trembled as he reached out his right hand and gently clenched it.

…………

Outside of Ye Lantier.

Ahead of the envoy's carriage, which was traveling towards the city, a small, green figure fell from the sky and crashed heavily to the ground, startling the horses.

The guards at the front stopped alertly, looking at the howling goblins ahead with suspicion.

The goblin just now... seemed to have fallen from a great height. Why didn't it turn into mincemeat from such a height?
"Guard...Guardian!"

The maid's exclamation made the guard realize that now was not the time to think about the reason. He put his hand on the hilt of his sword at his waist and drew his sword in front of the charging goblin.

With a flash of light, the goblin was split in two and vanished into thin air.

"It's alright, let's keep going."

The guard sheathed his sword, turned and nodded slightly to the maid, only to find that she was not relaxed at all, but instead staring intently at the sky with an extremely terrified look in her eyes.

What does it mean?
The guard seemed to realize something, stiffly and slowly raising his head. When he saw the situation above, his pupils suddenly contracted.

In the sky, an army of countless monsters fell like raindrops!
(End of this chapter)