Roaring Heroes Battle the Overlord (Ainz)

Chapter 25: Ainz's Plan

"Orichalcum-level adventurer. 'The Last Defender of the Way' team leader."

"Is that all the information?" Ainz's skeletal eyes glowed brighter as he looked at the message scroll made from Roble Holy Kingdom's sheepskin.

His long, bony fingers lightly tapped the emerald armrest of his golden chair as he pondered deeply. He was certain that this girl, whose strength was unknown, was far beyond orichalcum-level in combat capability.

This was the first time Ainz had encountered such a situation in the world. Until now, the Great Tomb of Nazarick had progressed smoothly. Even when dealing with native powerhouses like the "Eight Fingers" or the "Frost Dragon," after a tense and vigorous effort, he would find that it was just a matter of outwitting thin air. The subsequent logical deductions confirmed that while the process was relatively smooth, everything made sense.

But now, things were different. Despite being just an ordinary human, this girl could see through Ainz's 8th Tier invisibility magic with the naked eye, indicating her extraordinary strength. Even Ainz himself would need anti-invisibility magic and corresponding magical items to break through High-tier concealment spells.

For humans, mastering 5th Tier magic is the gateway to the legendary realm of "heroes." If there were a Magic Caster among humans who could directly see through 8th Tier magic, she would be world-renowned, revered and worshiped like the chief court magician of the Baharuth Empire, and certainly not just an ordinary adventurer, let alone merely orichalcum-level.

When Ainz first arrived in this world, he also started off disguised as an adventurer, and after some hasty maneuvering, he became a top-tier "adamantite-level" adventurer.

Of course, it's also possible that this girl possesses an innate talent that allows her to ignore concealment magic. After finishing his tasks in the Great Tomb of Nazarick, Ainz teleported to the capital palace of the Baharuth Empire, but he couldn't find her.

He didn't know whether she was friend or foe. Reflecting back, it was strange that she had the audacity to snatch the notebook from his hands. To be honest, it had been a long time since anyone dared to treat him with such an attitude of equals, or even of subordinates.

Most of those who had the nerve to show off in front of Ainz were now dead, while a few others had become sycophants, bowing and worshiping him. It would be interesting to see how this girl would treat him once she learned of his true strength.

Ainz thought to himself and sternly instructed the guardians bowing at his sides, "I want all the information on this girl within five days! Test her strength first, and if she's not powerful, bring her back to the Great Tomb of Nazarick. If it's an innate talent to see through disguise magic, that could be very interesting."

"Yes, Lord Ainz!" Sebas Tian, leading his subordinate combat maid squad, departed.

"Albedo, you're frequently dealing with the royal nobles of the Re-Estize Kingdom and are more familiar with human affairs, so keep an eye out for any information in this area," Ainz said, turning his head toward Albedo who was standing by to serve. He noticed that Albedo's expression was unusually stiff.

"Yes, Lord Ainz," Albedo nodded in agreement, then quickly walked outside. What Ainz didn't see was the jealous fire blazing in Albedo's eyes as she turned away from him.

"The nerve of that third party to capture Lord Ainz's attention like this! If you dare come between our relationship, I'll obliterate you!" Clenching her dainty hands sheathed in white silk gloves, Albedo's black wings trembled slightly as she walked deeper into the Great Tomb of Nazarick.

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Unaware that someone was plotting against her, EeDeChi was in good spirits after giving the emperor of the empire a lesson. She moved lightly across the rooftops of the Baharuth Empire's capital, searching for her fellow members of "The Last Defender of the Way" adventurer squad. They had agreed to meet on the outskirts after passing through the city's west exit.