Bone King: Starting from Becoming the Supreme

The next moment when the pitch-black fog that seemed to be able to swallow the entire world collided with the dragon scales emitting blue-green light, the energy vortex that swept across the entire surrounding space suddenly shattered.

He possesses a world-class item with the strongest effect on objects—the World Abyss. However, the effect is completely offset at the moment when it is about to touch the dragon scales.

Albedo's pale yellow pupils contracted violently, and her face was filled with shock and disbelief.

"The World Abyss is ineffective? No, how is this possible! The only thing that can counteract a world-class item should be a world-class item, but just now..."

"Well, there is no doubt that the effect of the World Abyss has been offset."

"but……"

"This dragon scale is not a world-class item. This means that this world has a special item that is immune to world-class items even though it is not a world-class item."

"How can this be!"

"Albedo."

Ainz’s voice suddenly grew louder, causing the panicked Albedo to freeze in place.

He slowed his voice again, speaking as softly as possible.

"I should have told you that you should never underestimate the power of an unknown world. Using common sense to challenge the unknown will only cause you to suffer a lot."

"...Yes, I understand. Please forgive me for my impoliteness just now."

Although he wanted to correct her for saying the word "concubine", in order to avoid the trouble that would come from correcting her, Ainz chose to ignore it.

He looked at the dragon scale again and fell into a brief contemplation.

Judging from the currently known information, although the overall strength of this world is very weak, there are indeed people who can threaten Nazarick.

For example, there was an unknown strong man who was suspected of using a world-class item to control Shalltear.

Those true dragon kings hiding somewhere unknown.

Or maybe a mysterious organization hiding in the dark like "Body of the Abyss".

And now, an unknown tool has appeared that can offset world-class items.

A huge sense of crisis swept in like a hurricane.

"Since there are special items that can offset the effects of world-class items, will there also be special items that can completely suppress world-class items?"

"No matter what, the worst situation shouldn't happen. But if such a prop does appear, we can only send out the ones on the eighth floor to buy us some time."

"But since there is such a powerful item, it means that the owner must have the ability to control it, right? A special item that surpasses world-class items, plus a strong person of unknown strength, how should Nazarick deal with it?"

“Damn it! It’s because of insufficient intelligence! If we could have collected more information, Nazarick wouldn’t be in such a passive position.”

"No, it's too dangerous to continue like this! We must always be prepared for anything that could go wrong."

Ainz’s pupils flashed red, and his voice became even deeper.

"Albedo, from now on, Nazarick will be restored to its highest state of alert. Inform the guardians on each floor to take the best protective measures when they go out. If they encounter a strong person that they cannot contend with, they must collect enough information and send it back to Nazarick, even if it means death."

"I will obey the Holy Order!"

……

"A dragon scale that can counteract the effects of a world-class item?"

"That's right, Yashiro-san. What I can confirm is that the <World Abyss> in Albedo's hand did take effect, but the moment it was about to touch the dragon scale, just like encountering other world-class items, the effect was completely canceled out."

"Could that dragon scale itself be a world-class item?"

"No, that's impossible. I used the "Superior Item Identification" function. If it was a world-class item, at least its name would appear. However, this dragon scale doesn't even have a name, so I infer that it must be a special item that belongs only to this world."

The person on the other end of the communication seemed lost in thought.

Ainz did not continue talking, but waited quietly.

As a man who even the brain trust of Nazarick is inferior to, Ainz has absolute trust in and great admiration for Yasiro.

No matter what problems he encountered, as long as the Eighth Generation was there, Ainz would feel extra at ease.

Ainz suddenly began to think.

What kind of existence is the Eighth Generation to him?

Albedo had asked him this question before.

However, he was busy with work at the time and subconsciously put this question behind him, and his answer was very perfunctory.

Looking back now, perhaps Yashiro-san's position in his heart was more important than he thought.

When he encounters a problem, the first thing he thinks about is not how to solve the problem, but to contact the eighth generation.

If he made a mistake due to his carelessness, what he was most worried about was not what the guardians would think of him, but the blame from the Eighth Generations.

Although given Yashiro's personality, even if he made a mistake, Yashiro would most likely help him get away with it by comforting him.

But this cannot offset the impression of incompetence in the other person's mind.

It's like a strong-willed child who cannot show his or her weaknesses in front of his or her family.

Suzuki Satoru was also unable to show his weakness in front of Yashiro.

For Suzuki Satoru, who did not feel much love from his family since childhood and started working after graduating from elementary school, his parents died early when he was still a minor.

Yashiro is like... a family member.

No.

It should be said that in his heart, Yashiro has long been more important than his family members whom he has gradually forgotten.

"Well, I understand. I'll come back when I'm done with my work here."

"Really? Yashiro-san is coming back?"

"Well, now that things here are almost done, we can leave the rest to Demiurge."

"Okay! Then I'll go get ready."

"Eh? It's just a trip home, it shouldn't be that serious."

"This is necessary! Yashiro-san has been busy running around for Nazarick since he came to this world. As the guild leader, I should at least do something for you and the entire guild."

"Well... if you insist, I have no objection, but don't make it too grand. You know I don't like that kind of occasion."

"Yes, yes, leave it to me! ?'?'?!???"

……

After cutting off the communication, Yashiro rubbed his hair randomly and talked to himself.

"An unknown tool that can counteract a world-class item..."

In his impression, such props should not exist in this world.

In his impression, apart from world-class props, the only things that can offset world-class props are the world champion's special skills - dimensional fault, and the true dragon king of this world.

True Dragon Kings are immune to the effects of world-class items, probably because they possess the special profession of "World Linker".

Being able to connect with the world gives them the ability to be immune to world-class items.

Besides that…

Yashiro suddenly looked up.

"Could it be...Origin Magic?"