OVERLORD: The Second Supreme Being

After registering Hamsuke at the Adventurer's Guild, Momonga met Nfirea's grandmother, Lizzie Bareare. The three proceeded to the apothecary shop, only to find an unconscious Yulia and the heavily injured members of Swords of Darkness. Guards were present around the scene, while the door was broken and several large holes marred the walls, clear evidence of a recent battle.

"Where is my grandson, Nfirea?" Lizzie frantically shouted, scanning the surroundings.

"What happened here?" Momonga asked the members of Swords of Darkness.

"I was about to move some herbs inside when a blonde woman suddenly appeared in the house. Yulia sensed they had ill intentions and fought back, but she was overpowered, and they kidnapped Nfirea," Peter explained apologetically, bowing his head in shame. "I'm very sorry. We failed to protect him."

Momonga glanced at Peroroncino, who responded with a subtle wink. Afterward, the injured members of Swords of Darkness were escorted to an inn by the guards to recuperate. Lizzie Bareare sought help from the guards to rescue her grandson, but returned disappointed when they said they couldn't locate the culprits.

"Lizzie Bareare, do you want to save your grandson?" Momonga asked solemnly.

"Of course I do! But are you sure you can do it?"

"In this place, I am the only one capable of rescuing him. As an adventurer, it's time for me to step in," Momonga declared.

Lizzie hesitated, recalling the powerful creature she had witnessed Momonga tame, the Wise King of the Forest.

"If it's you… it might really be possible. I'm willing to hire you."

"Are you certain? We are very expensive."

"How much do you want?"

"All of your worth."

"You… Are you a demon, offering to grant any wish in exchange for a soul?"

"Even if I were a demon, what of it? You want to save your grandson, don't you?"

"…Fine. I'll give you everything I own. Please, save my grandson."

Momonga, Peroroncino, Yulia, and Nabe began investigating in a small room in Nfirea's house.

"First, let's pinpoint Nfirea's location," Momonga said, taking out a collection of magic scrolls.

"This is a drop of blood left behind by the injured blonde warrior," Peroroncino said, producing a small vial.

Momonga activated the spell 〈Locate〉 using the blood.

Just then, a communication spell rang out. 〈Message〉

"Ainz-sama, I have something urgent to report," Albedo's voice came through.

"I'm dealing with something important right now. I'll contact you later."

"As you wish, Ainz-sama."

Momonga ended the communication. Peroroncino, however, received his own message shortly after.

"It seems Albedo has an emergency. I'll check on it," Peroroncino said.

Momonga handed him a high-tier teleportation item.

"Here, since you lack teleportation abilities, this should help."

"Thanks."

Peroroncino reverted to his original appearance and teleported back to Nazarick.

.......

"Albedo, what happened?" Peroroncino demanded.

"Peroroncino-sama, Shalltear Bloodfallen has betrayed us!"

"What exactly occurred?" he asked angrily.

"Shalltear was assigned by Ainz-sama to capture warriors skilled in martial arts. However, shortly after she departed, we lost all contact with her. Her status has turned red in the system," Albedo explained.

Peroroncino glanced at the throne room's interface, where Shalltear's name was displayed in red.

"Where is Shalltear now?"

"She's near a bandit stronghold close to E-Rantel."

"Teleport," Peroroncino ordered.

Upon arriving, he saw Shalltear standing motionless, her eyes vacant and unresponsive. Peroroncino's emotions were mixed as he confronted her.

"Shalltear!"

She didn't respond, merely standing there in a daze. Peroroncino's attention snapped upward as a figure in white dragon armor appeared in the sky.

"You know this vampire?" the figure asked.

"Are you the one controlling her?" Peroroncino asked coldly.

"It seems you and this vampire are connected," the figure replied.

"Answer me!" Peroroncino's voice was laced with a powerful aura of intimidation, which surged outward.

The White Dragon Lord seemed startled, clearly sensing the overwhelming presence. "You… you're from YGGDRASIL!"

At that moment, Shalltear stirred, reacting to the damage caused by Peroroncino's aura.

"Peroroncino-sama?" she murmured weakly.

"Shalltear? Who's controlling you, or rather, who is your master now?" Peroroncino demanded.

"My master is, of course..."

"My master... Who is my master?"

"Is it him?" Peroroncino pointed at the figure in the sky.

"No... I can't remember who my master is."

"Can't remember, or don't have a master?" Peroroncino pressed on.

"No master? I think... I don't remember."

Peroroncino quickly realized that Shalltear's current state was peculiar. She wasn't under mind control, nor was she dominated. If she were mind-controlled, she would only respond to the commands of the controller and ignore everyone else. If dominated, she would act like a vampire servant, still possessing her own thoughts but absolutely loyal to the dominator.

"Shalltear, why do you still call me 'Master'?"

"Because Peroroncino-sama is my creator."

"Then why did you betray your creator?"

"Because..." Shalltear thought long and hard but couldn't come up with a reason.

"It seems that whoever controlled Shalltear encountered a problem during the process. They might be seriously injured, unconscious, or perhaps Shalltear even killed them."

The Platinum Dragon Lord observed the two of them, gauging their strength. He realized they were likely as strong as, if not stronger than, himself.

"Should I fight them or retreat? Maybe I should try communicating first?"

"You still haven't answered my question. Who controlled her, and why are you here?" Peroroncino addressed the Platinum Dragon Lord.

"What business is it of yours why I am here?" As one of the strongest beings in the world, the Platinum Dragon Lord was displeased by Peroroncino's tone. Rarely had anyone dared to speak to him this way.

"So, you don't want to answer." Peroroncino's tone darkened.

"Shalltear, kill him."

"Should I follow Peroroncino-sama's orders? He isn't my master anymore. But... he is my creator. Besides, I find that guy in the sky a bit annoying, too."

After hesitating briefly, Shalltear decided to attack the Platinum Dragon Lord.

"Eightfold Killing Strike!"

With a wave of his arm, the Platinum Dragon Lord launched eight weapons simultaneously at Shalltear.

Boom!

A massive explosion created a cloud of smoke, but Shalltear emerged unscathed.

"Self-Acceleration!"

In an instant, Shalltear appeared before the Platinum Dragon Lord and punched him, sending him flying backward.

"This power... it's astonishingly strong," the Platinum Dragon Lord muttered, shaken.

End of chapter

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