Chapter 2 He was your friend Tsar.
[Elder Home Carne Village- Momonga P.O.V]
-So... Lord Momon-
The Elder began.
-Surely you jest elder I am no lord please take a seat as well. It would be inappropiate
if only I would sit while owner of this house is standing.-
Elder quickly sat down. It was kinda hard to crack him but he relented at least and calmed down
his attempts of humbling himself after I stated that the only thing I need is infromation.
Apparently I found myself in a completly new world. Not similar to my own or worlds of Yggdrasil.
Carne village and E-Rantel city fortress were inside a Re-estize kingdom, in the far end of it.
From all sides surrounded it diffrent nations like Empire of baharuth, Slane theocracy and Draconic
kingdom which was separated from Re-estize by Katze plains, land owned only by hordes of undead.
Hmm? Home sweet home I could say as an undead.
I also discovered that my coins from ygdrassil might be far more valuable. That was suprise
but a welcome one. Now, to not so welcome suprises.
As I suspected that group of those armed knights were not exactly of Baharuth empire.
Something were stinking in here, and it wasn't corpses outside either.
It looks like false flag operation, but to be sure I need some more concrete proof.
I have a great suspicion that Slane theocracy might be pulling the strings behind the curtains.
I must be wary of them, they are hostile to anything that isn't human. And think of themselves
as an superior race. I almost snorted. I do not know it was because I am undead, or because I actually know how humans are weak in the common fantasy settings.
I woked up from my thoughts when someone barged to the room.
Thank god I managed to restrain myself otherwise he would be head shorter.
-Elder! Formation of knights are getting closer to the village what should we do?-
I gave a respected nod to the Elder and set off to meet the incoming attack.
Inside i cursed myself for hiding the wraiths in the forest and not giving them any other tasks.
-Punitto would be very disapionted-
Image of certain plant heteromorph player brought a nonexistent smile to my masked face.
When I think about all this lost loot that was in Nazarik i almost cry, almost. Because overlords
of course cannot cry.
Or should I? I was brought to this world alone. So only my avatar was made real by foreign magic.
I am almost certain that there exist some form of magic that would let me travel between dimensions.
Stroking my chin uncounciously I arrived in the front of the Carne village.
At some point village elder started following me as well. From the distance I could see a warband
coming to the village at full speed. But their armour looks different. Perhaps they ended playing
around and came in full force? No, that's not it i don't feel malice from them.
Hmm? I can feel malice? From where i can do that? Im not a demon or angel. Strange...
something is definetly off. This world must have some strange rules that I am not aware of.
I need time to study things. Umu, I feel like I just started a new game plus.
Well I never played new game plus because I never played games that had this function.
Touch me had a lot of games like that, I saw his gaming set up. Damn rich bastard.
The fondness of my memories faded witch the first of the horses stopping
couple meters before me.
-Hold! My name is Gazef Stronoff a Warrior Captain of The Kingdom of Re-Estize.
And I have been sent with a mission to capture or kill forces that wreak havoc along far lands around
E-Rantel by order of His Majesty King Rampossa III-
-Its good to see you sir Stronoff I am but a humble Elder from this Village.-
The man was imposing but not brutish he got an air of a true warrior around him, he carried himself with a manner
that reminded me about Touch me or my other dear friend Warrior Takemikazuchi.
He seemed like an amalaganation of those two people.
His armour also seemed better than the rest of his men but not by a wide margin. I felt almost disapointed.
It feels like I made a lot of unnecessary preparations. Well at least nothing that I can't replace hasn't been used.
-May you please introduce to me this fine warrior that stands next tu you Elder?-
Man that said that was Warrior captain, and asked it in a very kind tone.
Why he is staring at me like that? Does he predicted that I am undead?!
Before I started going into another fit of panic, emotional supression triggered.
-Umu. That won't be necessary sir Stronoff.-
I moved one step ahead, trying to not look I almost lost my marbles a while ago.
-My name is Momon! Momon the Dark knight. Its a true pleasure meeting you.-
I gave him a shallow bow. Sweating profusely, waiting for his response. Even though overlords doesn't sweat.
Umu... Looks like some phantom sensations remained.
My worries leaved me like leaves lifted by the wind as soon as Stronoff smiled kindly and came down his towering horse.
Giving me a strong handshake. His eyes widen for a while then went to normal like nothing happened.
-No it is my pleasure Sir Momon. May I inquire from where do your order of knights hail from?-
For a while I didn't know what he was asking me about. It seems I unconsciously made an emblem of Ainz Ooal Gown
right on my shoulder. When my cape moved he must seen it as a subtle sign from my side. Crap.
I am Not wiggling from this now on.
-Yes this is emblem of my most precious Guild, that i build with my dear friends, unfortunetly those times has passed.
and I am but a lone adventurer seeking their place in the world.-
Stronoff squinted his eyes for a while but then suddenly let it go.
-Ah, I never heard of such Adventurer like you Sir Momon. I am pretty sure figure like you would be heard in every guild hall
by now. Such strong individuals like you tend to catch everyone's attention.-
So they have something similar to adventurers guild in this world? How interesting.
-Umu. No Sir Stronoff I call myself merely an adventurer because of my humble past with my dear friends.-
Yes, I could call it like that.
Suddenly my every instinct told me to run, not because of fear or other effect which I have resistance. No, this was a fear
made of experience. An absurd amount of huge presences arrived nearby.
Then come the earth quakes.
I felt it.
Several World Class Enemy creatures landed nearby.
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Tsaindorcus Vaision the leading figure of Argland Council State was in a state of utter disaray.
Normally for that time of the day he would laze out and sleep in his dead player fortress of Eryuentiu.
But today was not that day. Everyting started happening like that fateful day long ago when he first tasted the fruits
of his foolish father greed. He felt power unimaginable sending shockwaves across the world. The power of cursed world items.
Items that sole purpose was to change the world. He couldn't believe that at first but after second and third wave
he sprung up to action and started calling everybody. One of them is using their acursed power and he will not fail this time.
As fast as he could he arrived at the epicenter of this intrusion. Not far behind him landed Deep Darkness Dragon Lord,
Aiwuthaa one of the youngest of his generation.
He was identical to me. He turned himself into me to simply mock me.
-We arrived, it is here where this foul creature used his power.-
Mocking visage of me barred its teeth and let out a mocking laugh.
-You know this foul creature uses power gifted to them by your father did you?-
Ignoring his mocking I landed and started carefully testing the ground.
As soon as I landed mine activated and Exploded in my face. This slick bastard.
-Roooar!-
Sending shockwaves scross the tress wounded dragoconic pride announced itself into the world.
But worst was rolling around Aiwuthaa laughing so hard the ground shaked around us.
Before my draconic anger took better of me, arrived head of the council in this year.
Partrhorx. The old fool and coward. I don't even know why we keep him around here anymore.
Before me and Aiwuthaa rolling on the ground standed towering Phantom Dragon Lord.
Its not like his apperance have anything to do with his power. Even this twig Landfall could kick this fool out.
His scales very white with an accents of grey and in place where his stomach is his scales darkened
making an ugly scar. His eyes were sharp as ever and judging. His eyes were in shades of grey mixed with
auatic blue. He looked quite sophiscitated in the opposite to his rotten character.
-It is not wise to formulate asumptions about someone and intrude upon a sovereign land.-
This time it was my time to smirk.
-Why? Maybe you should think about aboding by the laws when you cowardly arrange with enemies of this whole world.-
The dragon shifted uncomfortably. Yes only thing you can do is shift you pathetic slug.
-It is rather poor choice of words and I must remind you this is us who began this whole war. To addition to that
no all of them are hostile to us. I know what you did to this poor man that defeated Eight Greed Kings.-
He shot an accusatory look toward me.
This snake have a gall to insult me in such a manner.
-He was peaceful that what you always says. That foolish undead would turn on us on the first occasion. He was just too weak to oppose us.-
Then this arrogant fool take a pose like always did when he thought he won a discussion.
-That might be true. But you know it, you have done wrong. He wanted to change this country, set it on a good way.-
Then he looked straight at me. I swear by minutes he becomes more annoying than Aiwuthaa when he is in his mood.
-And now what do you got? Country that despises everything that is not human wielding a weapons of mass
destruction. And even you can't stop it. You can call me a fool everyday and other days as well. But
it is you who do not see the truth that is right in front your snoot.-
His feeling of superiority i can't take it anymore! Why did i call on this fool!
Aiwuthaa perked up at this.
-And you think there is a way for peace?-
He sounded suddenly very serious. Oh here he goes.
-Yes there is always a way. A peaceful way. I will not forget players kindness that they gave me in my hour of need.-
Like I predicted Aiwuthaa went into another fits of laughter shaking the entire forest, additionaly spitting
from time to time waves of fireballs.
-If this will go as it is goes, we will never find this abomination-
I sighed. It was strange like the world was rippled apart continuously and in waves akin to beating heart.
And then it stopped like it never was there.
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We were running, the entire village was with us. Who couldn't walk was riding a horse. Situation was so dire
soldiers of Warrior Captain taked of their armour and left it behind to not slow us down.
Village went full evacuation as first wave of dragon fear washed over us. The little children were crying, elders
were praying through gritted teeth and mothers were lamenting this horror that befall upon this land.
And leading the column of refugees were Undead Overlord and Warrior Captain. I was surely about to reveal myself and
[fly] and [Teleport] away as far as i can. But, but the children. Touch me and the others never would forgiven me if i left them.
Curse this land! Curse this world! It was not supposed to be like that! It was supposed to be relaxing new after life style experience! It complitely ruined my expirience. For a while a certain perverted bird flashed in my mind.
How much i would give for a fragment of my precious Guild to be there. But it was foolish thought and i knew it.
-How people are doing sir Stronoff?-
I asked to start some unmeaningful discussion. Warrior Captain smiled weakly.
-I must thank you Sir Momon. Without you we would need some time to rescue some more barricaded villagers.
But as we are..-
He took down his simple shirt and tied it to his pants.
-... we can arrive in E-Rantel in just a day.-
And here we are in a blazing sun. Half naked man and overlord in full overheated armour.
- You are not uncomfortable sir Momon?-
Asked Warrior captain raising an eyebrow.
-Umu. You see Captain Stronoff as a strongest around here i cannot let myself for slip ups. This armour
is the only thing protecting me and those around me from greasing monsters in those wild lands.-
Warrior captain nodded with admiration.
-Understandable-
I let out a sigh. It is too much for a single day. I just arrived here! And not one, not two, but three!
Three world enemies arrived at my doorstep. And i angered it with that [Explosive Mine].
If i was still a common salary man here, my pants would need a replacement.
Wave of calm washes over me like always.
This is a blessing and a curse. Everytime i get giddy about something it is instantly quelled up as well.
It can't be helped then. I can't work like that, if everytime i use my magic a bunch of overgrown lizards
will pop up, I will go eventually crazy. Freaking magic police. They always sniff you out.
Before I could come to my senses the sun just started setting. Creating beautiful crimson red sky
with a long clouds creating angel like aureolas around the sun. It was breathtaking.
Literally it meaned nothing to me because i do not need to breath.
-Umu... My friends.. I will find a way. A way to return home and save you all from this doomed world.
This I sweared to myself.
Around me everyone was working overtime to quickly set up a camps and cooking stations.
I sat on a lonely rock and I almost seen them.
Instead villagers i seen my friends, instead this world i seen endless forests of Alfheim.
We were together. Ulbert like always antagonized Touch me, paladin as always bickered back.
Bukubukuchagama was smacking his bird brother across the fireplace setting him on fire.
Tabula brew his potions in peace, Ancient one and Punitto moe discussed lively about
things everybody deemed to boring to even consider talking about.
And then emotional supression came. And everything disappeared like it never was here.
- I am alone i always was and always will be. That is my curse. For ever having this treasure.-
Author here: Listen up. I made this story to better understand how to write in English. For the most of time i will be fixing grammar issues.
Well it doesn't mean story will be always on Hiatus. But it also means it wasn't created for audience either. It's like training.
Anyway I hoped you liked this chapter, leave an review, share and what you want i don't care.
I hope you had a good time reading this story. See you all in the next chapter.