Roaring Heroes Battle the Overlord (Ainz)

Chapter 109: The Next Stop on the Journey

A large, ancient parchment map lay spread out on the table. EeDeChi was leaning over it, her upper body bent as she studied it intently.

The map was a pale yellow, its edges torn and worn, as if chewed by rats. The surface was etched with a network of lines, showing rudimentary mountain ranges and terrain. Names of places and borders were labeled in both the common tongue and the Elvish script.

Though magic in this world was boundless in its mysteries, reliable cartography was still a distant dream. In regions rarely touched by human civilization, the terrain on the map was often vague and unclear.

The more detailed the map, the more inaccuracies it contained. As for what the actual landscapes looked like, that could only be discovered by the feet of travelers.

Barrett saw her studying the map and asked, "What are you planning?"

"It's time to leave," EeDeChi sighed softly.

"Where to?"

"To the Slane Theocracy, to find a powerful person named 'Antilene.'" EeDeChi's finger traced the inked calligraphy on the map.

Rigrit had told them that the young woman, 'Antilene,' was one of the most powerful humans in this world, with an innate talent so extraordinary it ranked among the top ten in the world. However, due to certain reasons, the Slane Theocracy had chosen to hide 'Antilene' deep within the heart of the nation, keeping her existence secret from the outside world.

The Slane Theocracy followed a strict human supremacist ideology, despising other races and undead beings. As a result, their stance was in direct opposition to that of the Sorcerer Kingdom. Though the Slane Theocracy had expressed deference to the Sorcerer Kingdom, the control they were under was minimal.

It's worth mentioning that unlike other human nations, which worship the four elemental gods of Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind, the Slane Theocracy follows a unique faith—the Six Great Gods.

According to the legends of the Slane Theocracy, over six hundred years ago, humans—who were neither physically strong nor particularly gifted in magic—struggled to survive in the world, often falling prey to the other races who used them as food.

That was until one day, the Six Great Gods descended from the heavens. With their unparalleled divine power, they cleaved the chaotic world in two, creating the Slane Theocracy as a sanctuary for humankind.

Afterward, five of the Six Great Gods ascended to the void, leaving behind the final deity—the God of Death, Surshana—to guard the Theocracy.

During the war when the evil gods, the Eight Greed Kings, sought to conquer the world, Surshana fought alone to protect humanity. In the end, outnumbered and overwhelmed, Surshana's soul was shattered. The Eight Greed Kings, impressed by Surshana's bravery, promised to preserve the Slane Theocracy as a vassal state, sparing it from destruction and massacre.

EeDeChi understood clearly in her heart that behind the "gods," both the Six Great Gods and the Eight Greed Kings were all travelers from another world. However, what was rare was that, apart from their egos and desire to rule the world, the Six Great Gods actually took it upon themselves to protect humanity—making them one of the few genuinely good beings.

Barrett suggested, "If you're not going to be the Warrior Captain, you'll need to resign from your military position and terminate the contract with Princess Renner and us. By the way, casually ask Princess Renner if the contract old Tony signed with her, regarding the adventurer medical fund, is still valid."

EeDeChi snapped her thoughts back from the Slane Theocracy and nodded in agreement. She left the house and headed toward the royal palace in the capital.