Simultaneous Travel: Becoming a Legend in the Heavens.

Chapter 566 Lu Ke: You might not believe it if I told you.
The next day.

Dawn has arrived, the air has become noisy, and a disc hangs in the sky, its light weaving the clouds into a thin line with the morning breeze.

The sunlight illuminated the outskirts of Ye Lantier, and also the numerous adventurers in armor and wielding weapons under the trees.

The call to attack sounded, everyone's heartbeats synchronized to the same frequency, and countless fiery gazes were fixed on the clouds above the sky.

Surrounded by countless mid-to-high-level adventurers, the group of people was the strongest among the three steel-level adventurer teams.

However, whether it was Lajus's "Red Rose," her uncle Azis Eindra's "Crimson Teardrops," or the Black Codex that joined midway, they all kept a low profile after learning the true strength of the monsters in the innermost layer.

At the very center are all sorts of monstrous creatures that defy common sense.

The entire Kazuma Squad, including Subaru Natsuki (an unofficial member), Zesshi Zetsumei (Ruk's personal maid), Momo (his personal male servant) and his followers, as well as Elsa, Priscilla, the Black Codex, and the Platinum Armor.

Ibiruai occasionally glanced at the languid and indifferent young man in the center, but her expression behind the mask was somewhat dejected. In terms of strength alone, she was among the top adventurers, including those from the [Black Codex], but she was far inferior to the group of monsters in the center.

Because of her weakness, she couldn't participate in any events that happened. If she insisted on joining in, she would most likely just have to wait to be rescued. She didn't dislike this development, but it was just too pathetic.

However, when Evilue watched Captain Lajus beside her making cool but incomprehensible gestures with the Crimson Demon girl next to the young man, she couldn't help but ask a question.

"Lahagi, how come you and Megumin get along so well? Is it because you both have sealed away terrifying powers?"

"Eh?"

Lajus bit her lip awkwardly. She found it hard to explain the contradictory feeling of a chuunibyou patient who felt cool for not being understood by ordinary people, but also longed for someone who could understand that coolness.

"Uh... Anyway, as long as we have common interests, that should be fine."

"So, what do you think are Lord Luke's hobbies?"

Lahu looked thoughtful, and after a few seconds, she seemed to have thought of something, blushed, and patted Evilue's shoulder.

“I think that as long as you take off your mask, wear less fabric, and pad it a little, it will become his hobby.”

Ibiruai: "..."

"Maybe we don't need padding. Perhaps Lord Luke prefers small breasts!"

…………

"No, actually I'm fine with anyone who's good-looking."

Lu Ke chuckled softly, and his abrupt words made "Momo" beside him look over unconsciously.

"Mr. Luke, what are you saying?"

"It's nothing, just talking to myself. Momo, how are you feeling? We're about to set foot on that floating island, are you nervous?"

Momo's formulaic reply: "It's alright. It's normal for adventurers to encounter some dangers. I will try my best to conquer the floating islands."

"Yes, you look very energetic."

Luke turned to look at Yaura next to "Momo," whose eyes were slightly dark and who looked listless, with a hint of amusement in his eyes.

"Aura doesn't seem to be in good condition. Did she not sleep well last night?"

"..."

Don't you know why I didn't sleep well?

When Ainz looked at Aura, who had been named, she gave a smile that was more like a grimace. Her mind raced and she finally pointed to the platinum armor not far away.

“I have a grudge against that guy, and I was a little annoyed to see him join the team.”

The platinum armor once tried to kill her during her weakened state. It would have been quite dangerous if she hadn't been saved by members of "El". However... she never saw anyone save her again after that.

When Aura saw the platinum armor during the morning assembly, she did have a momentary emotional fluctuation and wanted to cause trouble for the other party. However, because the scene was not suitable for fighting and her heart was overwhelmed by a greater "surprise", she ignored the other party.

"...Is that the armored creature you mentioned before, the one that attacked you?"

"Momo" looked in the direction Aura was pointing, a sliver of crimson light peeking out from beneath the black helmet, her tone serious.

Aura waved her hand stiffly: "Uh... I'm fine, and conquering the floating islands is more important right now. I'll collect the interest later."

"Yes, but this matter can't be left unresolved. They attacked my comrade; we must seek justice!"

"No, thank you very much for your concern, Lady Momo."

The nicer Ainz is to her now, the more uneasy she feels. Aura guiltily turns her face away, just in time to see the elegant True Ancestor of vampires, lifting his skirt, smiling at her.

"Oh dear, the little dwarf is one of ours after all, so of course I don't mind standing up for her, Arlins~"

You fake-breasted monster, aren't you the first traitor to the Great Tomb of Nazarick?
Aura shifted her perspective again, standing ramrod straight. The elegant and polite Sebastian noticed her gaze and calmly nodded to her.

"Lady Aura, please rest assured, now that you are back, you are safe."

Who would have thought that someone with such thick eyebrows and big eyes like you would be an inside agent!
"Was my sister bullied by that guy before? I'll definitely get my revenge!"

After changing back into her divine-level equipment and wearing a short skirt, she dressed up as a crossdresser again. However, with her upright posture and clear voice, Mare, who could be clearly identified as a boy, held Aura's hand with concern, causing Aura to wail inwardly.
Little brother...why did you join so readily last night?

"Heh—Aura, I'll help you later too. Let's have a one-on-one match!"

Cocytus also exhaled a cold breath, and a hint of red appeared on his diamond-like body, as if he were also angry.

Thank you very much, but you should take care of yourself first, Cocytus. You are the only conscience left in the Great Tomb.

Because I also...

Aura smiled wryly and remained silent.

Everyone! Is! A mole!
The Great Tomb of Nazarick is finished. Without your knowledge, its subordinates have rebelled, and the mastermind is writing the script right next to you. All the important roles are played by actors. Lord Ainz, you'd better run for your life…

Aura couldn't say it aloud because she had also become one of the traitors.

"Everyone's here, it's about time to begin."

Lu Ke looked around at the huge crowd, took Huihui's hand, and she raised her staff and chanted loudly.

"The wind, flowing among the mountains and omnipresent, obey my command, defy the pull of gravity, and support our bodies!"

"Group flight technique!"

The magic spread like ripples throughout the massive group, and the vast adventurer squad simultaneously gained the ability to "fly." Each adventurer became like a wave, converging to form an ocean, roaring into the sky and leaving behind a long human ladder.

A moment later, the crowd at the top suddenly erupted in a burst of intense exclamations. Looking up, the adventurers were greeted by a magnificent array of islands floating in the air.

"It's a lie, right? It actually exists..."

"Is that a floating island? But why don't we see any monsters or magical beasts?"

"Is it hidden inside?!"

For "heroes" who reach level 30—a level most people can never reach in their lifetime—and adventurers who will almost never see magic of the fifth rank or higher, such a spectacular sight will likely be etched into their memories for a lifetime.

Momo remained calm at all times. He was currently in "warrior" mode, with most of his strength sealed. Moreover, he did not understand the defense mechanism of the "floating island" and had to be highly vigilant.

boom!
As the adventurer at the very top drew closer to the floating island, a sudden clap of thunder roared in the sky, dark clouds rapidly gathered, and the once clear sky darkened in the blink of an eye. A torrential downpour descended without warning, its occurrence unusually pronounced.

The clouds in the sky turned into swirling vortexes, and the whole world was shrouded in rain, which pattered and washed over everyone's body.

The gale seemed to take shape, howling and churning the flying adventurer party into chaos, like an invisible behemoth mocking and manipulating the fragile human body.

"What happened?! It was sunny just a moment ago!"

"This won't do, there's no way to cope with this weather..."

The cries of terror spread like wildfire, and even seasoned adventurers were helpless against the cataclysmic power. The campaign was already showing signs of ending before it had even begun.

Luke, standing in the crowd, raised an eyebrow. If he remembered correctly, the outermost layer of protection was prepared by Ram and Rem.

He regained his complete horn and, through his "efforts," surpassed the original "Demon Prodigy." After his empathy with Rem was strengthened, his power could be directly doubled.

The floating island's defense mechanism was arranged by Echidna, who was stationed there. Ram, Rem, and the Witches who initially stayed on the island each set up a level of defense.

However, because it was too difficult, he discussed making some changes with Echidona.

"I want the defense mechanism of the floating islands to be simple yet complex, perfect yet flawless, possessing both a classic and elegant aesthetic and a modern style."

"The main purpose is to intensely stimulate Suzuki Satoru's soul, but not too much. It should be entertaining and interesting to watch. It should have a climax that everyone likes, something suitable for all ages."

I remember he made that request, and when Echidona heard it, she gave him a rather resentful look.

…………

"The World's Disconnection Barrier!"

In the critical moment, a giant barrier enveloped the crowd, keeping the hurricane and torrential rain outside. The platinum armor, soaked with rain, supported the invisible force with its hands, maintaining the protective effect of the entire barrier.

However, this action seemed to enrage the storm, and the already terrifying hurricane and torrential rain suddenly increased more than tenfold. The towering waterspout sucked in the entire "world barrier," turning space upside down. The biting cold froze the barrier into ice, constantly eroding its interior.

"No, we can't hold them off any longer..."

For the first time, the male voice beneath the platinum armor of the barrier lost its voice, revealing a clear emotional fluctuation. Aside from a world-class artifact, the barrier should never have been breached; yet, it was being directly broken by external force…

Can a mere storm possess such power?

Luke pointed ahead, his tone calm: "I've decided on you. Go, Darkness!"

"Okay, just keep an eye on me!"

The beautiful female knight stood solemnly, raising her cross sword high. The highest-level "Guardian" replaced the "World Severance Barrier," firmly protecting everyone, making it more solid and stable than the previous barrier.

"Amazing!"

Feeling the even more solid defenses than Albedo's house, "Momo" couldn't help but sigh, realizing that she had underestimated the strength of the client's team members.

Braving the raging wind and rain, they made their way forward for a while, and the floating island was one step closer.

Subaru Natsuki, who was at the forefront of the battle and was deeply passionate about classic RPG storylines, suddenly found that the gale and torrential rain in the sky had vanished as if they had never existed when he reached a certain location.

Instead, a pink-haired, very cute girl with a scarf covering half of her face appeared in front of the crowd.

Camilla, the lustful witch.

"So cute, what is that...?"

"A monster...a monster? Is this the culprit? But how can it be so cute!"

"Ugh, I can't take it anymore, my teeth are about to fall in!"

Although some witches lost their "witch factor," Luke had previously successfully analyzed it, preserving the same power for the witches. Therefore, Camilla's "faceless bride" still works.

At this moment, those who were merely gazing at the "Lustful Witch" were so weak that they forgot to breathe, while even the powerful ones couldn't help but linger on her face as if they were seeing their beloved.

Ainz's consciousness went haywire for a moment, then suddenly a green light flashed on his body, and he snapped back to reality. He looked at Camilla with fear and vigilance as she appeared.

Is this also a member of "El"?
"Um, you can't go any further..."

The girl, as shy and bashful as a dodder vine, looked at the crowd in front of her with embarrassment, her gaze drifting towards Lu Ke almost imperceptibly, and spoke in a timid tone:
"Echidona and I have set up a barrier here, and only those who are pure can pass through."

Pure people? What does that mean? Does it mean the existence of the Light faction? Ainz's heart tightened as he remembered that "El" was an organization that eradicated evil forces, and he couldn't help but think of this possibility.

The adventurers, bewildered by Camilla's appearance, exchanged glances, and one of them asked in a low, gentle tone.

"What does 'pure person' mean?"

Camilla lowered her head shyly, pointing to her light pink fingers: "Um... the less sexual experience a person has, the less resistance they will encounter, and vice versa."

After saying this, perhaps because she was too shy, Camilla disappeared from the spot, leaving behind a large group of silent adventurers.

To my shame, most adventurers live a life of constant danger, so their private lives are quite unrestrained. Aside from a few newbies and a very small number of ascetics, everyone...

"Don't believe the enemy's lies, brothers, let's charge one more time!"

Someone shouted, and the heated atmosphere spread instantly. A huge crowd rushed towards the barrier, but almost everyone did feel the pressure, whether light or heavy.

The crowd instantly created distinct levels, with most of the adventurers being blocked from entering, and the number of people decreasing as you moved further forward.

"This is retribution! You shameless bastards, now you finally understand the meaning of virginity!"

Sato Kazuma, who had effortlessly crossed the barrier area, turned around and arrogantly reprimanded the ashamed adventurers.

"Apologize properly to me for losing my virginity!"

"Stop talking about Zhen-ge, it's so embarrassing!"

Natsuki Subaru, who had also passed flawlessly, blushed with embarrassment. "By doing this, you're basically announcing to the whole world that we're virgins!"

Kazuma Sato stiffened, his face gradually turning red.

"No, is it possible that we are strong enough to overcome even intense pressure?"

"Momo" lit up with green light one after another, and finally spoke calmly, "As long as you are strong enough, you can pass even if you are not a virgin, so this does not prove that we are virgins!"

He pointed to Lu Ke, who was watching the three of them with a grin.

"Otherwise, how could Mr. Luke have gotten here so easily?"

Natsuki Subaru: “…”

Sato Kazuma: "..."

Under the gaze of a group of people, Lu Ke touched his chin, gave an embarrassed smile, and lowered his head shyly.

"You might not believe it, but I'm actually a virgin."

Everyone: "..."

They really don't believe it!

(End of this chapter)