Roaring Heroes Battle the Overlord (Ainz)

EeDeChi walked off the combat platform in the center of the gladiatorial arena, her entire body caked in dirt, as though she had just swum through a desert. Stella rushed over and hugged her.

"Captain, we were all freaking out!" she exclaimed.

EeDeChi ruffled her hair and pushed her away with one hand. "Have some faith in me. Who am I fighting next?"

"Today's the two matches to decide who makes it to the final match," Sean explained. "This afternoon, it's Brain Unglaus versus Rhodes Rupert. The winner will face you in the final battle the day after tomorrow."

Barrett looked at EeDeChi and asked in a low voice, "Have you really thought this through? Do you really want to become the Warrior Captain? It's an honor, but also a chain. The Warrior Captain must swear to protect the king and the royal family for life, with no freedom whatsoever."

Stella and Sean quickly realized that even if Brain Unglaus and Rhodes Rupert teamed up, they would still be no match for the Captain. That meant, purely by strength, EeDeChi becoming the Warrior Captain was practically a done deal.

EeDeChi paused, then said, "I... didn't really think about that... I'll figure it out when I get home. But first, I need a bath to wash off all this dirt."

Barrett sighed softly. "An adventurer... has no home."

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The national spotlight was on the Warrior Captain selection finals, and EeDeChi's feats had already sent shockwaves through the entire capital.

Whether on street corners, in taverns, or even in the casual chatter of ordinary couples after sex, people were talking about EeDeChi, the dark horse who had emerged from nowhere.

Schroeve (Slam) and Brain were the top contenders for the Warrior Captain title, the heavy favorites. Everyone was eagerly anticipating their fated showdown, but no one expected an unknown Orichalcum adventurer to suddenly step forward and defeat Slam.

People were buzzing about how EeDeChi had been completely overwhelmed at first, brutally hacked by Slam, and pushed to the brink of death. Then, in a desperate moment, she pulled out a giant sword and made a stunning comeback, defeating Slam with two powerful strikes.

Several weapon merchants and blacksmiths had already tracked down EeDeChi's address, eager to see her giant sword for themselves, but they were politely turned away by Barrett, who handled the visitors with tact.

Turning the tide from defeat to victory, along with the unexpected twist in the fight, was the stuff of legend, an ageless conversation starter. Bards in taverns had already given EeDeChi the nickname "Black Disruptor."

The tales of the "Black Disruptor," whether based on rumor or wild speculation, were spreading like wildfire through the bards' mouths, growing more exaggerated with each retelling.

Following the classic tropes of every heroic warrior story, people started saying there must be a tender, reliable partner behind "Black Disruptor."

Some said, "Black Disruptor" had three teammates, and she was especially close with a middle-aged male adventurer.

Others said, "Black Disruptor" was too strong to be interested in some old guy. She must have a thing for the young archer in her team.

Still, others claimed, "Black Disruptor" was so domineering, how could she be pinned down by a man? She definitely had a soft spot for the young cleric in her group. When "Black Disruptor" left the arena, hundreds of eyes saw the beautiful female cleric rush forward to embrace her.

Rumors and gossip eventually spread into an absurd version of events. "Black Disruptor" was said to be into both men and women, and her entire team was rumored to be her harem...

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"Knock knock knock! Knock knock knock! "

The sound of someone pounding on the door was relentless. A voice shouted from outside:

"Honorable Black Disruptor, I'm not here to buy your sword! I just want to catch a glimpse of your great sword! I'll pay any amount..."

Inside, Barrett, EeDeChi, Sean, and Stella were sitting around, having a meeting. EeDeChi scowled and said:

"Why does everyone think I won because of my sword? Don't they know the most important thing in battle isn't the equipment, but the person's own skill? And what the hell is this 'Black Disruptor' nonsense?"

"You got beaten up before you even pulled your sword out. The contrast is just too strong," Barrett replied.

Sean looked at EeDeChi. "Captain, do you really want to become the Warrior Captain?"

Although the final match was still two hours away, his tone was certain, as if it had already been decided.

The day before yesterday, in another semi-final, Brain Unglaus had predictably won. That meant the final showdown would be between EeDeChi and Brain.

The three adventurers had all witnessed it: EeDeChi vs. Brain, it was like an adult beating a 5-year-old child. It was a total stomp.

EeDeChi held her head in both hands and sighed. "Of course, I don't want to be some stupid Warrior Captain. I have my own mission to complete. What should I do?"

"What do you mean, 'what should you do'?" Barrett couldn't help but feel anxious about EeDeChi's intelligence. "Just throw the match!"

"Hey!" EeDeChi slapped the table, her face lighting up with excitement. "That's a great idea! Why didn't I think of that? I can just lose to Brain on purpose!"

Sean and Stella fell silent. Playing tricks like that was the most basic skill for an adventurer. Needless to say, their captain was not a competent adventurer.