Episode 13 Fighting Game
After saving the humans from the hordes of monsters during the demonstration, Ulbert and his friends changed their plans a little afterward, smashing the undead in the Katze plains before returning to the Imperial Capital's "Singing Apple Inn".
It was late at night when I arrived at the capital.
The people of the imperial capital were all surprised by the presence of the Jersey Devil, which seemed to melt into the darkness of the night, but they completely ignored it.
After renting a corner of the stables behind the "Singing Appletei" and having the Jersey Devils wait there, Ulbert and the others rented a room at the inn again to end the day.
and today.
Urberto, Yuri, and Nigun went down to the dining room on the first floor, ignored the noise of many guests, and sat down at a single round table.
When I randomly asked the female clerk who approached me with a very nervous look, Ulbert took a small breath and rested his back on the chair.
"... Well, I'm sure you're going to participate in the arena match today."
"Yes. Our turn starts at 11:00, so we need to go to the venue at 10:00."
"HM……"
While nodding at Yuri's indifferent explanation, Ulbert hooked his long, thin finger on his chin and thought about it.
What was on his mind now was yesterday's battle with hordes of monsters and undead, and the changes Nigun saw as a result.
Nigun is
The difference between the highest value at the beginning and now is exactly one level.
Certainly, I had heard from Nigun and other Sunlight Scriptures that they had heard the word ``rebel up'', but up until now I had been skeptical, so I was able to confirm it again.
The fact that systems such as "experience points" and "level up" were built in this world.
Surprise, joy and relief welled up, but one concern emerged.
Will this system be applied to us who were residents of another world?
If only the inhabitants of this world were targeted, then there would be no meaning. What Ulberto and Momonga want is to acquire more power, and to acquire a method to deal with the level down penalty for some magic and resurrection.
Ulbert thought and decided.
Let Nigun gain a lot of experience and level up, and at the same time, make him acquire all kinds of occupations and increase the rarity. At the same time, I will check from time to time whether Yuri can accumulate experience points and level up .
Yuri's current overall level is 51. In this world, it seems that she is already a threat level, so no matter how much experience she gains, it may be insignificant, but even so, she is the second lowest level among the Pleiades, just like Entoma. She also said that she was in an environment where it was easier to raise her level than others.
If this happens, I'll make Nigun and Yuri fight and earn experience points.
On this occasion,"
Having concluded so in his mind, Ulbert reached out for the breakfast that had just been brought to him.
Today's menu is black bread and soup similar to beef stew.
The bread is fluffy, the soup is rich, and the meat is juicy and soft, melting on your tongue. By the standards of this world, it would be classified as delicious enough. However, for the three of them, who had eaten Nazarick's food once, the taste was somewhat unsatisfactory.
“…Fumu, well, well.
Ulbert responded to Yuri, who had chosen his words just in case and asked in a low voice as much as possible, by shaking his head slightly.
As for Yuri, she probably tried to provide a dish that was even a little more suitable for Ulbert, who was the supreme being, but she was eating here so that the people around her wouldn't be suspicious of her . reason for us to dare to eat because we didn't need to eat, and it was a lot of trouble to eat what we prepared in Nazarick in public.
"...more about today's arena."
Stop eating and open your mouth.
When Yuri and Nigun also stopped eating, they stared at Ulbert and took a listening posture.
“The battle in the arena will be centered on you guys. Especially for Rain this time, don't use magic as much as possible and fight with the dagger I lent you. I won't, so I hope you intend to.”
"... If you don't mind, may I ask you why? The main purpose of the incident in the arena this time should be to show off your power to others and increase your name recognition. There is no point if Leonard doesn 't fight."
Ulbert shrugged his shoulders slightly at Nigun, who must have had a bewildered expression on his face.
"To be more precise, the purpose is to show off the power of 'Sabato Regalo', not mine, and increase our name recognition. Besides... I also want to experiment a bit."
"Experiment, huh..."
Nigun's expression didn't clear up, but he didn't say anything more and kept his mouth shut.
For Shimobe of Nazarick, the words of Ulbert, the Supreme Lord, are absolute, and the same is true for Nigun, a newcomer. Now that he was able to hear even a little of Ulbert 's thoughts, Yuri didn't say anything, so Nigun had nothing more to say. After confirming that Ulberto had resumed his meal, Yuri and Nigun also began to move their eating hands again.
After finishing their meal gracefully and silently, Ulbert rose from his chair.
Since the cost of lodging and meals are separate, Yuri went to the counter to pay, waited for Yuri to come back, and the three of us left the inn.
A little different from the first time, walking around the city with Ulbert at the front, Yuri diagonally behind on the right, and Nigun diagonally behind on the left.
The waves of people split left and right every time Ulbert and the others walked, unchanged since they first came to the empire. The eyes of many people piercing from all directions are likely to open many holes in the body.
It's good that it's easy to walk, but the line of sight is a little annoying... As I muttered to myself, I breathed a small sigh of relief when I finally saw my destination.
Great underground tomb of Nazarick, on the 6th floor
The match had already started, there were many people coming and going, and the cheers and screams that could be heard were making the air vibrate violently.
Ulbert let out a small breath mixed with admiration and amazement, and stepped into the arena with Yuri and Nigun in tow.
The inside was crowded with many people, but even here, those who noticed the existence of Ulbert and others had a startled expression and opened the way one after another. While walking through the space created naturally, Ulbert and the others approached the reception.
"Good morning. My name is 'Sabato Regalo' and I will be participating in one of the performances. When I registered, I was instructed to come to the reception desk here on the day, but please confirm. do you?”
“Ah, ha, yes…!
The woman at the reception who was spoken to by Ulbert rushed to her feet with her face dyed bright red. She brings a large amount of papers and flips them quickly, rolling her eyes. Her face blushes at Ulbert's gaze, and her body begins to tremble at the gazes of the other humans around her... She must have finally found the document she was looking for. Holding a piece of parchment in her hand, the woman looked up and began to explain desperately, even though her words were stuttering here and there.
Check the schedule and content of the program in which Ulbert and others will participate.Since it is the first time to use this arena, the precautions, prohibitions, and points to keep in mind will be explained once again.
After that, it was taken over by another employee, and Ulbert and the others were guided to the waiting room.
Inside, not only Ulbert and his friends, but also gladiators, adventurers, and workers who would be participating in the same program were already together and spending their time as they liked. At the appearance of Ulbert and the others, everyone in the room turned towards us all at once. However, Ulbert and the others sat down on chairs placed in the back of the room without worrying about it at all.
Umberto crossed his long legs and rested his right elbow on the armrest, resting his chin lightly on the back of his right hand while thinking about the program they would participate in this time.
I don't know what other programs there are because I left the registration itself to Yuri and Nigun, but this time the program in which Ulbert and others will participate was a race vs. monster tournament . you progress to the next round, the level of monsters that appear will increase, and the number of monsters will increase. Rankings are determined by the number of monsters defeated to the end, and the first to third place earn prize money . , it's not forbidden to intercept or interfere with the opponent's prey .
Even so..., Ulbert quietly ran his gaze around so as not to be noticed. He observed the participants around him doing their own thing, and inwardly tilted his head.
In some cases, the performance of the arena where the dead also appear. Ulbert thought that he would be participating in it, and that the participants would be more than a little talented.
However, the participants around him did not seem flattering, powerful, or strong. It's like a villager's hair has grown... At best, it's probably only as strong as a soldier. There are many people who are strangely restless. I'm worried.
“…It seems that many of the participants in this program are just starting out.”
"Hmm...?"
Suddenly hearing Nigun's small mutter, Ulbert turned his eyes to Nigun.
Nigun was looking around like Ulbert, but he noticed Ulbert's questioning gaze and corrected his posture.
"There are many performances in the arena, and various people participate, but it seems that newcomers and challengers tend to participate in the performance that we are participating in this time."
"Well, I can imagine their strength... but why is there a strong tendency for beginners to participate?"
"...Mr. Leonard, you know that some performances in the arena can cause deaths, right?"
"Ah"
Ulbert crossed his legs and nodded back to Nigun, who asked for confirmation as if he was choosing his words. Nigun nodded once, and while keeping his voice low so as not to be heard by those around him, he began to explain what could be called his own considerations.
According to him, the performance that we are participating in this time seems to be a performance that can relatively avoid the death rate . However , this time the program we participate in is many to many.It is extremely rare for the enemy's attacks to concentrate on only one group, and if it becomes dangerous, it can "rub" the other groups.Once you have gained experience , you can see many other fighting styles up close, and the danger level is lower than in other performances, and you can even get prizes if you reach the top.and it can be said that it is a perfect performance for beginners in fighting.
"...So that's it..."
Nigun's words seemed persuasive and generally to the point.
Gladiators, adventurers, and workers all make a living out of fighting and are experts in fighting, but not everyone is strong and veteran from the start. Everyone will start out weak and inexperienced, with little self-confidence and courage.
For them, it was more meaningful to participate in such an arena performance than to go to a highly difficult site from the beginning.
Perhaps that was the aim of the person who originally thought of this program.
"Everyone, thank you for waiting! It's time, so come here!"
A staff member's voice suddenly resounded at a high volume.
When everyone in this room turned toward the voice, there was a staff member standing in front of a door different from the one used by Ulbert and others.
Perhaps that door is connected directly to the central square of the arena.
As the participants one after another walked towards the door, Ulbert and the others also stood up from their chairs. Line up at the end of the line of participants and proceed to the back of the door.
As you walk through the dark, long tunnel-like corridor, you hear many cheering voices.
Passing through the shining exit, there was the central square of the arena, as expected.
A lot of spectators are raising their voices around them.
The monsters had not yet appeared, and the participants waved their hands at the audience with a relaxed smile.
It was an astonishing spectacle without any sense of tension.
Ulbert took a small breath and turned his eyes to the large door on the opposite side of the entrance they came out of.
The moderator's voice resounded in the hall, as if he had anticipated it.
"Thank you for waiting very long! Let's move on to the next performance! ! Who will survive and who will get the prize? ! 』
The moderator would have already explained the rules before they appeared, and the moderator quickly progressed.
"Then let's start the game! 』
A bell rang at the signal of the moderator, and the door that Ulbert was looking at opened wide.
Many monsters were released one after another from the dark passageway, and the smiling faces of the participants tightened their faces as they pulled out their specialties.
Their faces are tinged with tension, and the air is tense.
Yuri held up her gauntleted hands, and Nigun was also lent to Ulbert.
What appeared from the door
The monsters roared and rushed in, but all the participants other than Ulbert and others charged as if they were being caught.
A brawl that unfolds at once.
While everyone was fighting aggressively and wielding their specialties, Yuri and Nigun accurately dealt with only the monsters that attacked them and Ulbert.
However, whether it should be called outnumbered or the level difference, the participants other than Ulbert and others gradually began to be pushed.
Ulbert looked at his surroundings and calculated the time.
"Lillie, Rain, support the others."
"Ha"
Urberto's commanding voice is soft, drowned out by the hustle and bustle of the surroundings, and does not reach the ears of the others at all. Only Yuri and Nigun answered faithfully, and they went to support those who were struggling in order.
As the two headed for support, the space in front of Ulbert suddenly opened up.
Even though Yuri and Nigun have already cleaned the monsters around them, monsters are living things and not "things".
Two wolves noticed Ulberto and rushed in with a roar, trying to raise their fangs.
A big sigh is exhaled from Ulbert's mouth.
When Ulbert stared at the wolves rushing towards him at breakneck speed, he gently thrust his right index finger loosely and opened his mouth.
"...<
Words whispered quietly.
Twenty orbs of light appeared out of nowhere in the air around Ulbert, turning into arrows of light and attacking two wolves, ten each.
Two wolves helplessly open ten air holes all over their bodies and fall down.
Ulbert stared at the corpse of a wolf lying in the distance for a while, then turned his gaze around.
After confirming that all the monsters had fallen down, I also saw Yuri and Nigun coming back here with a relaxed appearance.
Looking at the other participants, there were several who were already injured, although all were safe. There seems to be no means of recovery, so I'm wrapping a piece of cloth around the wound instead of a bandage.
I wondered if it would really be okay in this state for that level... while I was unintentionally worried, the door in front of me opened again and the next group of monsters rushed out.
20 goblins appeared
The number hasn't changed much from the first round, but the quality has improved dramatically. For Ulbert and the others, they were no small fry, but the other participants were already at a heavy level.
Although this play has a lower mortality rate than other plays, it can be seen that it is by no means non-existent.
The monsters rushed toward us with the same momentum as in the first round, while the colors of impatience and tension appeared on the faces of the participants.
A giant insect that clatters its wings and attacks from above
Nigun followed Urbert's orders and didn't use magic.
As for Ulbert, he was standing alone just like before, watching Yuri, Nigun, and the surroundings fighting.
Yuri and Nigun still have plenty of time to spare, but the other participants seem to be in quite a difficult situation as expected.
Will you support me again... Ulbert this time gave instructions to Yuri and Nigun with a hand gesture, and the two silently nodded and ran to the participants. Ulbert let out a small sigh as he saw off the backs of the two who were thrusting into the hordes of monsters like bullets.
If I had Nigun summon an angel, I could fight more easily, but I felt uncomfortable summoning him in front of such a large number of people. The primary goal is to increase your fame, but it's dangerous to get too much attention when you haven't fully grasped what kind of world it is yet. is. Summoning an angel during the demonstration the other day was also a failure, and now he regrets it.
In my heart, I sighed, thinking that I was lacking vigilance and thinking.
'Oh, what can I say! A horde of monsters was annihilated in the blink of an eye by just two people! 』
Ulbert's consciousness, which was about to be swallowed by the whirlpool of thoughts, was pulled back by the moderator's voice and loud cheers. When I glanced around, I saw the figures of Yuri and Nigun coming back to me and the corpses of the monsters lying around.
Yuri and Nigun are unharmed. However, speaking of the condition of the other participants, this one was the worst.
No one is unscathed, and everyone has more than a few injuries. Some even sat down on the ground and could not even stand up.
"... Mr. Leonard, how about you?"
Yuri, who had been staring at the other participants just like Ulberto, gradually made an inquiry.
Understanding Yuri's intentions without being told in detail, Ulbert tilted his head and looked at the door where the monster would appear.
"I don't know what kind of monsters will appear next, so I can't say anything, but... as long as you guys don't get hurt, you can do whatever you want."
"Thank you"
As expected, Yuri seems to have mercy in the right sense. As long as Yuri and Nigun are safe, it doesn't matter to Ulbert, so I decided to let her do as she pleases.
While they were talking like that, the door Ulbert was staring at opened its mouth wide again, as if the final preparations had been completed.
Many monsters spit out of the door, and the participants greatly convulsed their faces.
What appeared vigorously was
In addition to the number, the quality has risen at once, and there are many types.
It is undoubtedly too much of a burden for the other participants, who are newcomers.
The fact that Ulbert and others participated in this performance was nothing but a blessing in misfortune for them.
"This is... a heavy burden for them."
"The guy who set up this program this time is completely killing me..."
While nodding at Nigun's small mutter, Ulbert also frowned slightly.
Ulbert quickly gathers his thoughts and orders Yuri and Nigun to exterminate the monsters.
The two rushed into the large crowd at a tremendous speed before their fangs could reach not only Ulbert, but also the other participants.
Seeing the two of them quickly retreat, Ulbert quietly opened his mouth to end this round immediately.
"<
I cast support magic on Yuri and Nigun while being careful not to widen the difference in power.
Their movements changed visibly, and they mercilessly reduced the number of monsters. Yuri wields his fist and Nigun wields his dagger brilliantly. While everyone was stunned, the monsters were beaten and slashed to death in front of them.
The corpses of monsters piled up in the center of the large square, and they are still growing.
In less than a few minutes, all the monsters were dead, and only Yuri and Nigun stood calmly there.
Ulbert slowly stepped forward and quietly approached Yuri and Nigun.
The chairman's voice suddenly resounded in the silence, as if he finally came to his senses as he moved.
"... What the hell! can not believe! With just the two of us, we annihilated that horde of monsters! ! 』
Hearing the moderator's voice, the surrounding audience gradually began to get noisy.
“They are Mr. Rain and Mr. Lillie, members of the worker team “Sabato Regalo”! 』
Named by the moderator, Yuri and Nigun look up at the audience around them.
As if the audience had started to regain their composure, the noise began to grow.
``It's almost as if the winner of the prize has already been decided! Everyone, a big round of applause for Mr. Rain, Mr. Lillie, and those who survived! ! 』
As if responding to the moderator's words, loud cheers and applause erupted from the audience all at once.
The loud sounds played by many people caused the air to shake greatly, and their excitement continued without calming down for a while.
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"...Haa~, I'm tired..."
Urbert, who returned to the Singing Ringo-tei, said that at the very beginning and stood nearby.
Looking at the clock leaning against the wall, the hands had already turned 21:00 at night.
The program in which Ulbert and others participated had finished at 13:00, including the announcement of the prize winners, but by the way, I was watching all the other programs, so it ended up being this time.
Ulbert himself hasn't even fought properly, and he doesn't accept the bad status of fatigue, but he still feels mentally exhausted.
By the way, the prize money was won by 1st place Yuri, 2nd place Nigun, and 3rd place gladiator.
The bosom became warm, and Ulbert was able to appeal the name of "Sabato Regalo" itself as a rabbit and a horn, so it can be said that it was excellent.
If Yuri and Nigun's level had increased with this, there would have been nothing to say, but unfortunately, only Nigun's level increased. It was only about one level higher, and it seemed that there was still a long way to go.
"... Ulbert-sama, when do you plan to return?"
"Yeah? …Come to think of it, today was the third day... It's a little early, but let's go back."
Yuri's words reminded me of the information sharing meeting held once every three days.
The meeting starts at 12:00 midnight, so there is still time to spare, but it doesn't matter if you move early.
Ulbert is strong
"<
In response to Ulbert's voice, a portal of darkness appears in the air.
Ulbert smiled and nodded once, then turned to Yuri and Nigun who were standing behind him.
"This is fine! … I'm sorry, but just in case, Yuri should stay here this time. If anything happens, let me know right away."
"Understood"
At Ulberto's orders, Yuri bows her head obediently.
Urbert took Nigun with him and entered the door of darkness as Yuri saw him off.
A mausoleum dyed in the darkness of the night reflected in the open field of vision.
Surrounded by silence and a feeling of intimidation, Ulbert unconsciously took a deep breath as he slowly stepped in, and exhaled deeply.
The natural air unique to deep forests seems to wash your insides and is extremely comfortable.
Even though it had only been three days, Ulbert unintentionally let out a small smile as he felt nostalgic.
"Lord Ulbert!"
"...?"
I suddenly heard a voice calling my name.
Looking back, Albedo was standing with Shizu with a joyous smile on his face.
I wonder if they came to meet us... Ulbert walked towards Albedo and the others with a soft smile.
"Hey, Albedo. Did you come pick me up?"
"Ha, yes! Welcome home, Ulbert Alene Odle-sama!"
“…Welcome home, Ulbert Alain Odle-sama.”
As Albedo bowed deeply with his right hand on his chest, Shizu bowed with the same words.
In reality, Shizu was just waiting for Ulberto and Momonga to come back, and Shizu was just accompanying them, but neither of them gave the slightest hint of such a thing.
Ulbert didn't notice it at all, he simply accepted Albedo's words with a smile on his face.
"I'm home. Are Momonga-san and Peroroncino back?"
"Momonga-sama hasn't returned yet. Peroroncino-sama has returned once, but he has gone out again. He said he will be back by the appointed time."
"Hmm, I see..."
I was a little worried that something had happened, but I reconsidered that it was okay that I didn't say anything special to them.
Ulbert received the “Ring of Ainz Wool Gown” from Shizu and tried to put it on his finger.
However, I suddenly remember that my hands are still human hands.
This is the realm of Nazarick, and there is no point in continuing in human form.
Ulbert waved his right hand as if he was shaking off something lightly. At that moment, the figure of a beautiful human man shimmered, and then a goat-headed demon stood there.
Its rich and beautiful long sterling silver fur swayed in the soft breeze, and its two horns, which were twisted and stretched so as to pierce the heavens, shone beautifully even in the light of a small star.
A terrifying and beautiful embodiment of calamity and evil.
Ulbert, who returned to his original form, placed the "Ring of Ainz Ooal Gown" in the devil's hand.
Beside him, Albedo blushed his cheeks and let out a hot sigh, staring at Ulbert enchantedly, but he didn't notice it at all. He just looked contentedly at the ring on his finger and stepped his foot into the mausoleum.
Albedo, Shizu, and Nigun followed after him, advancing into the Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick.
It takes a certain amount of time to reach the 9th floor without using the transfer in the “Ring of Ainz Ooal Gown”. However, Ulbert didn't use the power of the ring at all, and walked steadily to the ninth floor with a sense of walking as a good way to pass the time.
"... Ulbert-sama, welcome home."
In front of the door between the round tables on the ninth floor.
Finding the familiar vermillion tall body there, Ulbert stopped and put a smile on the goat's face.
"I'm home, Demiurge. You've already returned, haven't you?"
"Yes, I just returned."
Waiting for Ulbert in front of the door is his masterpiece.
Demiurge bowed his head respectfully to Ulbert with an uncontrollable joy on his face.
Its long tail, covered in a silver shell, peeks out from behind, swaying and swaying in a good mood, inviting Ulberto's smile unwillingly.
"I see. I'm glad you're doing well."
I call out to him gently and tap him on the shoulder lightly. Even so, Demiurge, who was delighted at the sudden contact from his creator, hurriedly opened the door for him to step out.
The field of view suddenly opens, and a room with a large round table with many chairs lined up appears.
Ulbert pulls out a nearby chair and sits down, thinking about the upcoming meeting with a chuckle.
Please understand that the performance of the arena this time is completely fabricated in this novel.
It's really short, but it was fun to write a devil parent and child after a long time (laughs)
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