Hey Guys! Crescent Rider here, and I am back with another chapter.
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Forest
The group went near the forest, and everyone seemed prepared to enter.
"We'll be entering the forest from here. Please guard me well," Nphirea said,
"Well, I'm sure we'll be fine with Momon-san and Nadia-san here," Peter assured,
"Um, Momon-san, Nadia-san. If the Wise King of the Forest appears, Can you try sending it away without killing it?" Nphirea requested, which made Peter curious at his request,
"Why is that?" Momon asked,
"The reason monsters haven't attacked Carne Village until now is that this is the Wise King of the Forest's territory," Nphirea explained, "If you two defeat it..."
"It will cause the monsters to press onward with little concern, and reach Carne Village?" Nadia presumed,
"Yes," Nphirea replied,
"That's kinda impossible, even for them," Lukrut commented,
"We understand," Momon said, and Nadia hummed in responded
"Huh?! The opponent is a legendary magical creature that's lived hundreds of years," Lukrut exclaimed,
"Only the strong are allowed an attitude like that," Dyne said,
'Dyne-san's confident attitude is starting to grow on me' Nadia muttered,
"But we do have a suggestion," Momon said to Nphirea,
"What is it, Momon-san," Nphirea insisted,
"Nabe and Nadia can use magic similar to [Alarm]," Momon explained, as he gestured at the two said people, "And I'd like the four of us to survey the area around us,"
"I don't mind. But please don't separate from us for too long," Nphirea said,
"Of course," Momon responded, and Nadia nods once more,
Afterward, they would enter the forest and Nphirea started gathering while the Swords of Darkness stayed with him. As for Momon and the others, they've decided to go further away from them and stand in a secluded location where no one will see or hear them.
"Now," Momon declared, "Let's talk about how to spread my great name,"
"Yes!" A Voice rang out, and Nabe instinctively readied her magic while Lancelot raised her fists,
But it turns out that the voice was none other than Aura herself, "And so, I'm here!"
"Aura-sama! Please don't scare me like that," Nabe complained while Lancelot lowered her fists,
"Sorry," Aura apologized,
"How long have you been there," Lancelot inquired,
"Since you, Ainz-sama, Hope-sama, and Narberal-san entered the forest," Aura answered,
"I didn't notice at all," Nabe said,
"So, What do you need for me to do, Ainz-sama, Hope-sama?" Aura questioned,
"We want you to find the Wise King of the Forest, and lure it here for us," Nadia requested, "Can you do that, Aura-chan?"
'Aura-chan?' Momon muttered,
"Yes! I can do just that!" Aura responded, "And I think I know who they're talking about,"
"Alright, then we'll leave it to you, Aura," Momon ordered,
"Yes!" Aura responded, then jumps from branch to branch as she searches for the Wise King of the Forest for the players,
"What are you planning to do?" Nabe asked,
"We're going to fight the Wise King of the Forest," Momon revealed,
"Wasn't the battle with the ogres good enough?" Nabe stated,
"That's not good enough, Naberal-san. Killing an ogre in one hit is just average on standard terms of the guild. Anyone can pull it off," Nadia explained, "But fighting a rumored legendary monster is another level of gaining reputation. If we handle this thing, then our rank would surely climb the ranks once the people acknowledge this feat,"
"I see now," Nabe said,
The group then went back with Nphirea and the Swords of Darkness to wait for the arrival of the Wise King of the Forest.
A Few moments later...
While they waited, Nadia decided to converse with Ninya about magic while Lancelot stayed beside Momon.
"So, Ninya... Where did you learn how to use magic?" Nadia asked,
"Oh, I learned it from a spellbook I purchased with the money I could save. I... Don't really have a teacher to be exact," Ninya said,
"Really? I learned my spells from my mother, and I didn't have that special talent of yours," Nadia said,
"W-Well, I guess you're lucky then..." Ninya muttered, but it was loud enough for Nadia to hear only,
Nadia pitied him for the lack of mentorship, but that's when an idea popped up, and felt hesitant to ask at first. But being in a New World with little to no knowledge, Nadia decided to go with it anyway, "How about... I teach you?"
"E-Eh?!" Ninya exclaimed, "Y-You mean it?"
"Umu~ I don't mind. In fact, My mother once told me that it's okay to share some lessons with people you can trust," Nadia stated,
"Do you really trust me? We've only for like a few days," Ninya said,
"I don't mind. In fact, you once said that your talent is a stepping stone to achieve another dream of yours, right?" Nadia said, "Plus, That talent would only get you so far in life,"
"Why would you want to help me?" Ninya asked,
"It's simple..." Nadia tapped the lower part of her mask and revealed her mouth to her as she spoke the following words, "You once reminded me of someone I used to be friends with. Being with you in those few days, I could feel a slight resemblance of that past memory and it makes me relieved in some way. Therefore, I wish to repay you with this offer,"
"T-This is too much, to be honest," Ninya said nervously,
"Feel free to think about it if you need to," Nadia said, "Even if I somehow become Adamantite Adventurer, you may approach me like a regular person,"
"I-I see," Ninya said, "I'll think about it when I've made up my mind,"
Nadia smiled before covering the lower part of her mask. But not long after, they soon heard a flock of birds leaving their nests in panic and everyone turned their attentions towards it,
Lukrut then placed his ear on the ground, and sensed vibrations coming from the distance, "This is bad, Something big is coming this way,"
"Could it be the Wise King of the Forest?" Nphirea assumed,
Nadia rejoined her group and prepared themselves to this Wise King of the Forest.
"Please leave the rest to us," Momon requested,
"Please do," Peter said,
"We will depend on you," Dyne followed,
"Momon-san, Nadia-san," Nphirea called out, and the two turned to him,
"What is it?" Momon asked,
"Please don't push yourselves too much," Nphirea said,
"We will," Nadia responded,
"Yes, Now get out of the forest quickly," Momon said,
Nphirea and the Swords of Darkness then left the area, while the group watched them go.
"I know it's our job to protect Nphirea-san. But without any witnesses, they won't know whether or not we've defeated this Wise King of the Forest," Nadia said,
"And Nphirea also told us not to kill it... What if I chop one of its legs," Momon assumed,
"I'm sure we'll think of something. But in the meantime, It looks like it's arriving in short notice," Nadia said while preparing some defensive magic,
Nabe unsheathes her sword while Lancelot readied her gauntlets.
The ground rumbled as this monster rushed through the woods at high speed, and Momon took a step forward before unsheathing his two greatswords from his back.
A moment later, he notices something coming at him and blocks the attack with both of his greatswords. After being pushed back a little, Momon repels the attack and every one scanned the area.
Then an echoed voice of the Wise King began to speak, "You were able to completely block my first attack. Admirable, It is,"
"It is?" Momon and Nadia repeated as they glanced at each other momentarily,
"Now, trespassers of my territory. If you leave now, I will not give chase in respect of your admirable defense," the Wise King said, "What action do you wish to take?"
"A foolish question. Do you not show your face because you lack confidence? Or are you shy?" Momon stated,
"Such cocky words, Those are," The echoed voice said, "then, feast your eyes upon my form and tremble with awe!"
The group then heard the stomping of footsteps approaching them, and they turned in that direction. They saw a large figure approaching them and Nadia's eyes widen at the sight of the Wise King of the Forest.
"I-I can't believe it..." Momon said in disbelief,
"It's so unreal..." Nadia mouthed,
"I sense the dismay and fear from underneath your helms, I do," The Wise King claimed,
"Let me ask you one thing," Momon requested, "Don't they call your species [Djungarian Hamster]?"
The Wise King in question was in fact a large hamster with a large green tail.
"What?! Could it be you know of my species, that you do?" The Wise King questioned in awe,
"Y-Yes. How should I put this...? One of my old allies had a pet that looked just like you," Momon answered, and Nabe turns to him in wonder,
As for Nadia, she remained silent as she processed a certain thought in her mind.
"Alas! If there are others of my species, I want to know, that I do," The Wise King rejoiced, "If I don't make offspring, I fail as a living creature,"
"No, well. It'd be impossible with your size," Momon pointed out,
"I see, that I do," The Wise King said, as it slumped it's head down,
"I'm sorry," Momon apologized,
"It's fine, That it is," the Wise King assured,
"Cute..." Nadia mouthed,
Everyone turns to Nadia, and upon close observation. They could see her eyes forming stars as she stared at the Wise King.
"It's really cute..." Nadia muttered,
"Do you really think so?" Momon asked,
"Umu~ It makes me want to keep it," Nadia said, then she immediately turns to Momon, "I can?"
"W-Well..." Momon trailed off, but he wasn't able to finish his sentence when the Wise King continued,
"Enough with this useless banter," The Wise King said, and took up a sort of fighting stance at the two, "It's time we fight for our lives, that we should!"
"If it's a fight you want, I could obligate you with one," Nadia said,
"Are you sure you want to fight it?" Momon asked through [Message]
"Umu~ It's not much of a threat to me, to be honest. Also, I want to find out how strong this Hamster is," Nadia said, "If I do get in trouble, I'll tag you in,"
"Just... be careful, okay?" Momon said,
"I will," Nadia assured, then steps forward and readies her magic, "Shall we get started?"
"Very well! Now bear witness my power, That you will!" The Wise King declared then charges head-on,
Nadia uses [Fly] to evade its charge, and lands by a tree. The Wise King immediately stops it's charge, switches direction and attempted to charge at her once more when the latter gestured it with two fingers saying 'Bring it'.
Nadia stood still for a while, but with the proper timing. She uses [Fly] once more and the Wise King was unable to stops it's charge and rams it's head against the tree.
It cries out in pain, but soon straigthens up and turns to Nadia, "You tricked me!"
"That, I did," Nadia honestly answered,
"In that case," The Wise King soon made cuddly eyes towards her, "[Charm Species]!"
Upon casting this spell, Nothing happened...
Nadia just stood idly, same goes for Momon and Nade, and Aura smiled but she wasn't affected the spell whatsoever.
"Was that suppose to do anything?" Nadia questioned,
"Hmph! May you're just resistant, That you are!" The Wise King said, and charges at her one last time,
As for Nadia, she just stretched her hand towards the Wise King and in the right moment. Uses a middle tier spell on the Wise King.
Moments later, The Wise King immediately stops dead in it's in tracks and both remained still as they stared at each other.
After a while, The Wise King's fur suddenly tingled then falls on the ground with it's eyes closed, "I surrender, that I do! It is my loss, that is it!"
"And with that, The Wise King had been defeated in battle!" Nadia announced, "Now onto the important part!"
Nadia jumps up in the air, performs a flip in mid air, and slowly falls onto the Wise King's back, "Ah... Such soft fur..."
Lancelot then walks up to the Wise King's left side, and leans against it to confirm Nadia's claim. Apparently, this turned out to be true as she felt the same as hers.
"In the end, He's just a beast," Momon said,
"Are you going to kill him?" Aura questioned, and everyone turned to her, "If you are, I was thinking I'd want to skin him. I think his skin would make a nice hide,"
"NO! I FORBID YOU TO KILL IT! DO YOU UNDERSTAND ME!" Nadia suddenly yelled, and caused Nabe and Momon to tense up, while Aura exclaimed at this,
After a while, Aura bowed her head to her, "I-I understand, and I'm sorry for making a rude suggestion,"
Nadia then realizes her tone of voice, and clears her throat once to regain her composure once more, "A-Anyway. I'm sorry for raising my tone for no reason, and even if we wanted to kill it. I'm afraid that will damage our connection with Nphirea and it would cause the monsters to attack Carne Village. So I think the best option is to have it join our cause, Don't you think, Ainz-san?"
"Hmmm... Fine," Momon agreed, then steps forward to the Wise King, "My name is Ainz Ooal Gown, if you pledge your loyalty to me. I will spare your life,"
"I thank you sincerely!" The Wise King said, then bowed it's head to Momon, "I shall repay your mercy with my absolute loyalty!"
"I don't think people will be too shocked once they see Hamster... Guess this feat is a bust then," Momon said through [Message],
"I'm sure we'll think of something else that might work on our favor," Nadia assured, "But in the mean time, Let's go back to the others and have them introduced to this Wise King of the Forest,"
A while later...
Momon and co. then introduced the Wise King to everyone while Nadia and Lancelot decided to ride on it along the way.
"This is..." Nphirea mouthed, then finished along with Swords of Darkness, "The Wise King of the Forest?!"
"Please be at ease. He is under our command and will not lash out violently," Momon assured,
"It is as my master says, it is," The Wise King said, "This Wise King of the Forest will follow Masters down their path. I will not cause trouble to all of you, that I will not!"
"Amazing! What a giant magical beast!" Ninya commented,
"Huh!?" Momon exclaimed in confusion,
"What?" Nadia followed,
"I feel great strength and wisdom from him!" Dyne commented,
"Great Strength? Wisdom? What the hell is he talking about," Momon demanded, as he turned to the Wise King,
Nadia simply hummed in confusion as she shrugged her shoulders
"You've accomplished so many feats! I can see why you take Nabe around you," Lukrut commented,
"We would have been massacred. As expected of Momon-san and Nadia san. You're both amazing!" Peter praised,
Momon was still speechless by their comments of the Hamster. Then he turns to Nabe, "Nabe, what do you think?"
"Putting his strength aside, his eyes seem to gleam with power,"
"No way!" Momon muttered,
"Hmmm... Maybe it has something to do with the fact that this monster was something that they've never seen before," Nadia assumed, "So I wouldn't blame them for their reaction towards this Wise King,"
"Momon-san, Nadia-san. If you take magical creature from this area, won't the monsters start to attack the village?" Nphirea asked,
"Well?" Momon asked to the Wise King,
"There's a chance, there is," The Wise King replied,
"Guess that answers that question," Nadia said,
"No way," Nphirea muttered, "Th-then. Can I become a part of your team?"
"Huh?" Momon mouthed,
"I want to protect Enri and Carne Village! Please teach me even a silver of your strength! I have some confidence in pharmacy and I can carry your things!" Nphirea stated, "So, please!"
Momon and Nadia glanced at each other while everyone turns to the two. Then the two players turned back to Nphirea, "In other words, you want to get stronger as a magic caster?"
"Yes!" Nphirea confidently responded,
After a while, the two players chuckled, and Nphirea misunderstood this laughter. But after a short while, Nadia decided to clear up his confusion, "I'm sorry, Nphirea-san. We aren't laughing at your determination to protect this village. We merely understand on how you feel with this village,"
"And that, we will remember. However, you cannot join our team," Momon stated, much to Nphirea's disappointment. Until the latter continued, "Though, I will lend my strength to protect this village. I may need your help as well,"
"Yes! Please let me help!" Nphirea said,
After that, Nphirea continued gathering ingredients and everyone else continued to guard him until he was finished.
Once he had everything, They all left Carne Village and returned to E-Rantel until nightfall has arrived...
That is it for this chapter, everyone. What comes next is the Cult Arc. I will tell you that I will make a few alterations there, and what follows after that is the Blood Valkyrie Arc. I'm going to attempt on having Hope deal with Shalltear instead of Ainz.
I just don't know how to proceed to that idea without coming up with a good reason for Hope to convince Ainz to have her deal with Shalltear herself instead of him. Some Suggestions from you guys would be nice though.
That will be all for now, stay safe from the virus, and I will see you all in the next chapter!