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"You'd better forget everything you saw today and don't tell anyone."
Without intending to say more, Ibiruai turned and climbed off the city wall, giving him a warning.
"Honestly, so mysterious."
Is there something you're hiding?
Even if you don't tell me, it would be difficult for me to find out the truth, wouldn't it?
Recalling the energy storm he had just witnessed, it would be impossible for Brian not to be terrified.
If it weren't for everything he had gone through, he probably wouldn't even have the right to stand here trembling.
As a human, he was indeed far too insignificant in the face of such a monster.
With the return of light, one can see far into the distance.
A figure stood on the desolate land.
Brian caught a glimpse of the "beauty" with long blue hair, but she vanished in an instant.
If he hadn't known that a battle had taken place there, he probably would have thought he was hallucinating.
The people of the capital city finally calmed down from the indescribable panic.
I never expected to feel so warm and familiar when I saw the setting sun again.
While shrouded in the red mist, there was a suffocating feeling of not knowing when one would die.
Perhaps that's a technique only a demon could use?
As soon as Ibiruai returned to the hotel, she saw Remilia lying on the bed.
As her wounds slowly healed, she began to act like a spoiled child who had just finished playing.
"I need to rest for a while, don't bother me."
Seeing that the other person had fallen asleep, Ibiruai was relieved.
Although it's unknown how long she'll sleep, it looks like she won't be waking up anytime soon.
After all, with such an injury, even if recovery is possible, it will take some time.
"Let's take this opportunity and go look for it."
Knowing Remilia's personality, she did not choose to recklessly use the Command Spell.
Because she wasn't sure if that would provoke the other person, Ibiruai wouldn't do something so foolish.
So, if you encounter something like this, you should go find the invincible "Momo" first.
Since Lancer was on break, she didn't have to worry about him causing any trouble.
We need to act quickly.
With that thought in mind, she immediately went outside.
.........
"Lord Ainz."
"what happened?"
"."
Albedo, who came to report, looked at the human who was sitting on equal footing with her master with a very unpleasant expression.
Although it wasn't outwardly expressed, Suzuki Satoru could sense the hidden malice and dissatisfaction.
Is Albedo's character design really that extreme?
He recalled the expressionless NPCs inside the Great Tomb, and felt that it wasn't that dangerous in his memory.
"It's alright, just tell us what news you have. This man is worthy of our trust."
Ainz knew what Albedo's abrupt halt meant, and he waved his hand to let her know.
Perhaps there's something to report about the work of other guardians?
But there shouldn't be any major problems.
Could it be that there's news about other Masters and Masters/Servants?
"You previously instructed us to keep an eye on any unusual events or personnel appearing in various countries."
“Just recently, a large-scale climate change occurred in the capital city within the kingdom.”
"It's possible that some being used magic."
Suppressing her inner turmoil, Albedo then replied respectfully.
After saying that, she glanced at the red mark on the back of Suzuki Satoru's right hand.
Ainz had previously instructed them to search for and keep an eye out for creatures with this mark on the back of their hands.
It was unclear what that meant, and even though the guardians had discussed it privately, they still couldn't find out.
It may involve areas they are unaware of, but Lord Ainz knew about it in advance and began to plan and arrange it.
This is probably why they value that human so much.
Climate change?
"tell me the story."
Having not heard of such a major event in a long time, Ainz asked with great interest, while Suzuki Satoru, sitting opposite him, listened attentively.
This might be related to Servants.
"It is the mysterious red mist that originated from the capital city of Yestege."
"According to the information gathered, the red fog has completely enveloped the city and is even spreading outwards. People and horses in the city have been found to have fainted."
"Although the creature that had fainted recovered, the red mist persisted for about ten minutes before gradually dissipating."
Upon hearing this, Ainz fell silent.
This red mist is definitely not a normal phenomenon. It might really be the work of some magician, or it could be a Servant's Noble Phantasm.
But the fact that it can cover the entire capital and spread outwards shows that it is not a low-level magic.
(At least a tenth-tier magic.)
(No)
(Let's tentatively classify it as a super-tier magic.)
(But it's unclear whether simply rendering a creature unconscious would be effective against the undead.)
Thinking this way, Ainz probably came to a conclusion, but then doubts arose again.
What was the purpose of the person who started the red mist?
Set up positions?
Preparing some kind of ritual?
Or is it a prerequisite for unleashing Noble Phantasms or magic?
A whole host of questions remain unanswered.
"How long did the entire red mist last from its appearance to its disappearance?"
"About 24 minutes"
"Besides causing creatures to fall into a coma after the red mist appears, what other strange things happen?"
"The only suspicious thing is that the sunlight cannot penetrate into the red mist, plunging the capital into darkness."
"Furthermore, signs of a battle were found outside the capital."
"I don't understand."
After listening to Albedo's report, Ainz vaguely felt that it wasn't that simple.
Traces of battle.
It can be preliminarily inferred that unidentified individuals encountered each other there.
Then
The people who would make such a big fuss
Perhaps it's just one or two Servants.
Having been in this world for some time now, Ainz may not know everything, but he is at least aware of many aspects of the situation here.
He has yet to encounter many creatures capable of causing that level of mutation.
Therefore, the likelihood of it being a follower is very high.
Although they haven't fought or even met, Ainz has already assumed that his opponent is a master of the same level as himself.
It's never a bad thing to imagine your opponent as formidable, as that allows you to develop more methods and plans to deal with them.
"Then, I'll take my leave."
Before leaving, he could still feel the chill, and Suzuki Satoru couldn't help but smile awkwardly.