The Bloody Valkyrie

With this, Ainz was certain it would be able to remove the magic effect on Shalltear’s body, and shouted out with a victorious spirit:

“Dispel all the effects applied on Shalltear’s body!”

After the voice sounded for a second, the light in Ainz’ eyes instantaneously flared.

“...How... How is this possible?”

Ainz’ agitated appearance made Albedo realise that the situation had changed. She asked nervously:

“W-what is it? Ainz-sama!”

Ainz did not reply to the question, but instead recalled his extensive in-game experience in YGGDRASIL, the information absorbed from strategy websites, and combined this knowledge with the variety of information gathered after arriving at this world. And most importantly the information he received from trying to use 「Wish Upon a Star」, which threatened to envelop his entire existence.

At the moment he made his conclusion, incredible anxiety and rage emerged in Ainz. However, even if his spirit was able to remain stable, there would still be one emotion left… fear.

The flustered Ainz shouted out:

“R-retreat! Albedo don’t get close! Retreat quickly!”

“Yes! Understood!”

Ainz immediately cast transfer magic. In the next moment, raised earth entered their view. Although he arrived safely at home, Ainz still frantically ordered:

“Albedo! Be careful and vigilant of anyone who follows the transfer!”

“Yes!”

Albedo took up her arms and stood beside Ainz. Ainz also held out his empty hands, ready to adapt to any changes.

Finally after some time had passed, Ainz slowly relaxed. Albedo also shifted from a lowered-waist defensive posture to a normal stance.

“Damn it!”

Even after calming down, a strong emotion of anger still appeared. After becoming an undead, Ainz’ strong emotions were automatically suppressed, but even after it was kept in check, new rage immediately resurfaced.

“Damn it! Damn it! Damn it!”

Ainz continuously forcibly kicked the ground.

Because his physical strength was extraordinary, a large amount of dirt was kicked up. Had there been no rain in the past few days, the surroundings would have raised an alarming amount of dust. Even so, it was unable to quell Ainz’ anger.

“A-Ainz-sama, p-please calm down…”

Sensing that Albedo’s voice carried fear, Ainz realised that his actions were not befitting that of the identity of a master. He rapidly regained his composure, and forcibly exhaled his non-existing breath, as if expelling the burning anger in his heart all at once.

“...Forgive me, I lost my composure. Pretend you didn’t see anything just now.”

“Please don’t say that. However, I am grateful that Ainz-sama was able to heed my advice! If Ainz-sama commands me to pretend not to have seen anything, I shall forget this incident in its entirety. However… what happened? Did I cause Ainz-sama to feel displeasure? If you are willing to tell me, I will work hard to never let this happen again!”

“...I was not directing that at you, Albedo. It was because I knew, after activating the ring’s power, that my wish did not come true.”

Seeing Albedo remain silent, Ainz knew that his explanation was not clear enough and continued to elaborate:

“...There’s only one power that can override 「Wish Upon a Star」’s magic.”

If it were before, he would perhaps think that it could possibly be some power of this world that was acting as the obstruction, but Ainz could now confidently reply that it was not caused by such power. This was because when he activated the magic, he already realized from the feeling that rushed in.

“N-no way… that is…”

“Yes, Albedo. Only one… World-Class items.”

There were only two hundred of these items in YGGDRASIL, even Guild weapons and Divine-class weapons couldn’t match them. If a World Class item was used, it would be a breeze to control undead which were immune to mental effects.

At this moment, Ainz thought about the Guardians still outside Nazarick. They could also be targeted.

Blaming himself for not considering this possibility, Ainz ordered Albedo:

“Albedo, immediately recall all of the Guardians outside. It is necessary to check if they are also being controlled like Shalltear. I must head to the Throne Hall right away! After, the place I must go to is… the Treasure Hall.”

Chapter 4 - Before the Deathmatch

Part 1

Upon teleporting to the Treasure Hall, what greeted Ainz’ eyes was a brilliant light, as if all the stars in the sky were gathered together.

In the center were gold and jewels forming a mountain range throughout the room. It was enough to make one abandon the thought of counting just how much it all amounted to. Buried amongst the mountains of gold, luxury items of the finest craftsmanship could be seen scattered about.