"These evil monsters want to enslave the kingdom," Lakyus's voice rose, overflowing with rage. "So... so they planned this false incident, wanting to disguise themselves while provoking a confrontation between the Re-Estize Kingdom and Your Excellency, the God of Destiny, to achieve their goal of devouring humanity!"
She brandished her holy sword towards the fake Ainz, her emotions peaking. "I heard it with my own ears, do you still want to deny it!?"
Lakyus grew more impassioned as she spoke. Besides her strong animosity towards the Ainz Ooal Gown she accused, she was also heartbroken by Princess Renner's "change of character" which shattered her heart. For her, all of this was the fault of the monsters standing before her.
Others also noticed that her mood was unwell, but the Blue Roses had garnered a great reputation over the years. No one would suspect that Lakyus was deliberately lying. A bitter truth.
Suddenly, the target of everyone's suspicion shifted to the real Ainz and his group. The suspicion was even stronger than before when they saw Kael standing silently.
"You... what are you talking about!? We are allies of Lord Kael, and have nothing to do with the Supreme One... with Ainz Ooal Gown! Don't misunderstand!" The disguised undead desperately tried to defend himself, his voice filled with panic.
But his panic and the error in his language were clearly visible to everyone. Such an explanation only made his guilt more palpable, like a stain on white cloth.
As if unable to bear the questioning gazes of the crowd and wanting to prove the truth of his words, the undead said in desperation, "Now I will show you proof that I am the sworn enemy of the Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick!"
After saying this, without waiting for anyone to react, he immediately unleashed an attack spell on Ainz.
Tenth Tier: [Undead Shockwave]!
Thick black mist dispersed, as if a large number of tragically deceased corpses were falling and howling within the mist, attacking Ainz Ooal Gown who was not far from him. The fake demon beside him also took action. Streams of hellfire spewed from behind the black mist, bringing Ainz Ooal Gown and Demiurge into the attack range.
Ainz Ooal Gown and Demiurge certainly wouldn't take the blows passively.
[Bone Shield]!
With a wave of his hand, Ainz Ooal Gown summoned a defensive wall composed of countless skeletons, which easily blocked the attacks of the two imposters. The wall stood firm, symbolizing Nazarick's strength.
The actions of the two imposters instantly enraged all the Great Tomb Guardians present.
"You uncouth wretches! You deserve to die!"
Albedo and Cocytus swiftly attacked both, easily stopping their assaults and repeatedly inflicting damage on them with utterly overwhelming might. Their power was unstoppable.
Though the imposters merely passively received blows, the impact they created on the surroundings was not small.
With a powerful strike, Albedo flung the undead, who fell into the crowd, knocking down several palace guards and causing them to fall to the ground, spitting blood. Chaos erupted among the soldiers.
Seeing her still trying to pursue him, the undead reacted quickly, grabbing a nearby human guard and throwing him towards Albedo as a living shield.
Albedo, of course, had no hesitation. She swung [Ginnungagap] and cleaved the human soldier blocking her path in two, revealing her brutality without the slightest compunction.
"That's truly clumsy."
Kael, who had been merely staring coldly until now, suddenly spoke, his voice calm yet containing absolute authority. Then he turned to Lakyus beside him, "Take the king away to avoid any accidents."
"Yes!"
Lakyus nodded heavily, turned, and ran towards King Ramposa III amidst the increasingly chaotic crowd.
Based on their trust in Lakyus, the old king and Gazef Stronoff certainly would not defy her advice, and immediately retreated out of the Re-Estize Royal Capital under the escort of a large number of palace guards. They knew this was not their place.
Demiurge, witnessing this event, had a premonition that the past was repeating itself, and felt extremely agitated. An unsettling déjà vu.
However, surprisingly, the other inhabitants of Nazarick did not react at all and completely allowed the old king and the others to evacuate. They trusted their master's plan.
Soon, no one else remained in the inner circle of the Re-Estize Royal Capital, only a dozen people from Nazarick and the Church of Destiny were left on the battlefield.
Albedo and Cocytus quickly killed the two imposters, and their bodies and equipment transformed into white light and disappeared, leaving only magical rings in their place.
Ainz Ooal Gown and Demiurge exchanged glances after seeing this, then nodded imperceptibly, a silent understanding between them.
Immediately, Demiurge stood upright, saluted Kael, and said, "Lord Kael, this incident is clearly the work of someone trying to create a rift between us, hoping that both of us will suffer losses."
"Although we had a misunderstanding earlier, we still hope to temporarily halt the battle with you and find out the third party's strength so that we are not exploited by others. What do you think?"
"Hmph, is that all you have to say?" Kael snorted coldly, his tone full of reproach.
Although he did not give a clear answer, Ainz Ooal Gown and the others could tell from his demeanor that he was rejecting Demiurge's suggestion.
"What a pity! It seems my advice is useless. We can only speak with strength!"
"So be it!"
Kael waved his hand coldly, and magical fireworks shot into the air, blooming brilliantly, illuminating the night sky.
This was the signal to attack.
The next second, many Warrior Angels hidden around the Re-Estize Royal Capital shed their camouflage and crossed the city walls to converge on the palace. Holy light enveloped them.
The surrounding space was blocked by World Items or special skills from both sides. [Teleportation] magic could not be used throughout the Re-Estize Royal Capital, and people could only move in the ordinary way.
Seeing more and more Warrior Angels around them, Albedo and the others gathered around Ainz Ooal Gown cautiously, yet without showing any signs of panic. The Guardians' steadfastness.
"Since you have made your move, we cannot be impolite. Please review our forces at the Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick."
Demiurge smiled cunningly and opened both his hands. No one knew what magic he used, but a massive fireball suddenly appeared above the royal city, followed by a devastating explosion.
A loud roar spread throughout the Re-Estize Royal Capital, and the blazing fire in the sky was like a second sun, as if it could dispel the darkness.
Under the shining light, a large number of terrifying monsters appeared in the sky. At the same time, many Hanzos in ninja uniforms appeared on the defensive walls and courtyards of the royal city, moving silently.
Kael only spared a glance at the demon general-level demons, the Hanzos, and recognized several monsters around him. Their levels were all above level 80, and their numbers seemed far greater than the Warrior Angels.
This time, it seems I have fallen into the other party's trap. A small, anticipatory smile appeared on Kael's face. Interesting!
Kael couldn't help but slightly curl the corners of his mouth, and his equipment immediately transformed into a suit composed of World Items, radiating an aura of boundless power. He raised his hand and launched the first attack!
[Triple Magic: Vermillion Nova]!
The magic circles suddenly opened, locking onto Ainz Ooal Gown, Shalltear Bloodfallen, and Demiurge, then fiery red lotus flames blazed fiercely!
Almost at the same time, Leinas ran towards Demiurge fearlessly, her lance ready to strike. Behind her, Enri Emmot continuously unleashed strengthening magic, and colorful magical light enveloped her body, making her move faster and stronger.
"Never think of it!"
Albedo noticed the enemy's attack and drew [Ginnungagap], ready to step forward to stop Leinas.
At this moment, an energy cage suddenly fell from the sky and trapped her in place!