The Dark Warrior

Through experience, Ainz knew that this world was nothing like the game, but he

was stil sort of perplexed by the fact.

Just by observing height and skin color, one could tell that each ogre and goblin

had different characteristics, meaning they were individuals. It felt like facing

twenty-one different monsters.

“Is reality different from the game?”

As if he were entering a zone without any walkthrough and fighting unknown

monsters, this encounter reminded Ainz of the feeling he had when battling in

Carne Vil age. Ainz mumbled in a voice the surrounding couldn’t hear.

“Well then, Momon-san.”

“... Oh, what is it?”

“We agreed to each taking half of the enemies we encounter, but what about

now?”

“We can’t split into two teams and dispatch the attacking enemies?”

“It would be bad if all of them run towards one side. Can Nabel use an area

attack like ‘Fireball’ and wipe them out?”

“I can’t use ‘Fireball’. My strongest spell is ‘lightning’.”

Ainz remembered that this was the restriction he gave her.

“‘Lightning’ is a row piercing spell right?”

“In that case, how about we lure them into a row so that she can wipe them out

from the side?”

“We wil need to construct a line of defense to hold them back…”

“I will take care of that. Can I request everyone to protect Enfrea on the

carriage?”

“Momon-san…”

“If a mere ogre troubles me, my bark would be worse than my bite. Please

watch me dispose of the ogres with ease.”

Ainz’s confident voice told the Sword of Darkness members that this was the

best plan, giving them a sense of security.

“Understood. But we won’t watch idly while the enemies attack; we will do what

we can to help from the side.”

“Do you need support magic?”

“Ah, we don’t need it. Friends from the Sword of Darkness, please support your

own teammates.

“Then we wil proceed as you wish. Everyone, if the battle were to commence

under these circumstances, since we’re near the forest, won’t the enemies

attempt to flee?”

“How about doing it the usual way? We wil pull them further out.”

“Let’s do that! Since Momon-san will fend off the enemies’ attack, what about the

ones that sneak past, Peter?”

“I will activate my martial arts skil [Fortress] to keep the ogres in check. Darwin,

please stop the goblins. Ninya cast defensive magic on me, then concentrate on

casting offensive magic. In addition, even if this might be unnecessary concern,

please also pay attention to Miss Nabel’s safety. Lukeluther, take care of the

goblins. If any ogres break through, you have to stop them. In this case Ninya

wil prioritize on cleaning up the goblins.”

Everyone looked at each other and nodded, expressing their comprehension of

his instructions. The battle plan was smoothly set, their teamwork was excellent.

Ainz was impressed and expressed his approval with a grunt.

He was reminded of his YGGDRASIL days. Ainz and his comrades repeatedly

hunted on the battlefield with perfect teamwork. Pulling, tanking, adjusting the

attack target. Because they were familiar with each other’s ability, they could

conduct group battle in such a manner.

Ainz was a bit biased, but stil confident that cooperation among this small group

wasn't easy. The Sword of Darkness wasn’t at their level, but he was able to see

a shadow of similarity.

“Momon-san, you need any support aside from magic?”

“No, no need. We two wil be enough.”

“That’s really… very confident.”

Peter showed a hint of insecurity in his words. If the ones in charge of the

defense line went down, it would lead to a domino effect, causing the entire

team to collapse. That should be what he was worried about.

After all, this wasn’t a game and their lives were on the line.

"You'l see once we start."

Ainz finished the conversation with this sentence.

“Let’s start when you are ready.”

Lukeluther pulled the string on his composite longbow until it started to creak.

The string made a cracking sound as it propelled an arrow straight out, which

landed 10 m from the goblins in the plains.

The sudden attack made the goblins sneer at Lukeluther with laughter.

They were mocking at the missed shot. The goblins couldn’t hit a target 120 m

away either, but they seemed to have forgotten that.

Being attacked and their superiority in numbers caused the violent tendencies of

the goblins to swell, and they started to shout loudly, charging at Lukeluther

without reservation. The ogres followed behind.

They lost themselves in their blood thirst, they neither formed ranks nor put up

their shields. Their minds turned blank.

Lukeluther smiled after confirming that.

“Watch this--”

He shot again when the distance was 90m. His aim was true, and the arrow

pierced a goblin’s head. This goblin, located towards the back, staggered a few

steps and fell dead.

The distance narrowed, but Lukeluther’s bow hand didn’t look tense. He

believed that someone would protect him, even if his foe were right beside him.

“Reinforce Armor.”

Behind Lukeluther, Ninya casted defensive spells. Hearing the voice of his

teammates, Lukeluther nocked another arrow.