When Death Walked the World

Chapter 36

Jircniv engrossed in his thoughts rode a carriage to the Sorcerer kingdom, only disturbed by the occasional bumps he weaved his meticulous plans to achieve the greatest benefit for the empire.

It has been a week since he received intel about the outcome of the battle.

First, he didn't want to believe that such a thing could come to pass and yet here he was. On his way to negotiate with the united demi-human nation in person. Such things were below him, but if it meant securing his rule, then he would endure the humiliation. Many wouldn't think of it that way, but to the prideful Jircniv this was a hard blow.

He laid back as he listened.

"Such melody, I could get used to it," the birds did not sing within human borders, not anymore. He could only hope that the ruler of the elves and other demi-humans would provide aid as they had promised. These were hard times, and he predicted it would only get worse in the coming years. The time was now to secure his position and his empire while he still had power in negotiations.

Although the empire had suffered a heavy blow due to the loss of over 80% of his legions, but they were nothing more than foot soldiers. Their trump cards the god-kins were still ready to be deployed... humanity was still strong, strong enough to pressure the elves if it came down to it.

Jircniv let his eyes close. It was a long way to go, he should rest before the battle. A battle of words.

...

"My lord, we the guardians Pledge our eternal fidelity."

"We the guardians serve and obey, always and forever. This we vow!"

The atmosphere in the colosseum of the 6th floor was tense, the stadium packed to the brim with monsters of all sizes and powers roared as one in confirmation. They wanted to show their loyalty as well, thus they followed the guardians' example and gave voice to their feelings.

Starting with the most basic of spawns up to the highest echelons of servants you could find every and all creatures under the Supreme ones' command.

The monsters exuded unbearable pressure as they waited with withheld breath for their Supreme leader, overlord of the 41 Supreme beings to declare his will.

It has been too long...

... far too long without commands to obey, without orders to fulfill. But today, today has finally arrived, the day their master took the position of One Above All for once and for all.

Their master seated atop the VIP island flanked by an elf dressed in golden cloth stood up.

Silence descended upon the crowds of monsters.

The scene has become surreal as now even the chirr of insects in the surrounding forest had died down. The presence that made itself known commanded absolute submission to such a degree that even those without conscious instinctively realized their place and bowed deep.

The crowd waited impatiently, as the oppressive aura pressing down on them kept on increasing second by second, finally it reached a degree where even the Guardians struggled to keep themselves steady. The very air trembled as the light flickered in the artificial atmosphere.

The hollow sky of the 6th floor darkened while the shining aura of the elf woman dimmed behind the Lord. The Supreme being, Ainz Ooal Gown has overshadowed everything and everyone effortlessly, so much so that the guardians couldn't help but question if their lord was holding back in the days of Yggdrasil... he was just too imposing.

"Raise your heads." He simply said, and yet it seemed as though the very air trembled as they felt the pressure intensifying tenfold. A dark aura seeping out of every bone obscured their vision of the master. They found it hard to meet his deathly gaze that burned with intensity never seen before.