"[Third Tier Magic: Scarlet Nova]!"
Flames, which had the strongest single-target attack power of the fire element, instantly swallowed up the three Death Knights. Even with their special ability to forcibly lock their HP and become Undead after receiving a fatal blow, they were quickly turned to ash and disappeared under the continuous flames.
Although the Undead attack was resolved easily, Lakyus, floating above the city gates, was not happy at all. Instead, she frowned slightly.
According to information circulating in the three major cities, the Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick had repeatedly sent out Undead and demons to attack the cities recently. Although this tactic did not cause too much loss to the cities under the Church's protection, there was still an impact. Not only was the work of developing new rural areas put on hold, but the public living in the city also began to panic, and voices of resistance and doubt were slowly emerging.
"This can't continue!"
Lakyus gritted her teeth.
She had interacted with the Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick several times, and had even learned a lot of personal information about Ainz, Albedo, and the other Guardians from Kael. She knew that the Undead forces attacking the city recently were most likely summoned by them on the spur of the moment.
In other words, the cost for Nazarick to harass the city was very low, while their side, as the defenders, had to expend a lot of effort and manpower for defense.
Perhaps this was the helplessness of having one's weakness exploited.
"Tia and Tina, I need to return to Destiny Holy City immediately. The city's defense will be temporarily entrusted to the two of you!"
"...Okay, we understand."
The members of Blue Rose responsible for defending Ye Lei'ebuer were her and her twin sisters. Now, Tia and Tina's strength also seemed to have reached its upper limit, enough to handle most unexpected situations, so there would be no problem even if she left for a while.
After briefly informing Tia and Tina, Lakyus immediately used teleportation magic to return to Destiny Holy City.
"Who's there!?"
Inside the temple at the center of Destiny Holy City, sensing the spatial fluctuations, the maids on duty suddenly rushed out, surrounding the intruder.
Don't assume that just because they appear to be maids in charge of Kael's daily life, they are all helpless weak women. In fact, maids who could enter the temple to serve, in addition to their daily duties, also had to undergo combat training far more intense than ordinary church members. This was a special assessment rule set by the Dragon Queen.
If they failed the monthly ability test, they would immediately have their status as a temple maid revoked and be replaced by new maid candidates. Therefore, every maid here was an elite professional above Level 45, and also had their own personal mid-tier permanent summon guardians.
"It's Lakyus. Alright, everyone, stand down!"
The deputy head maid on duty breathed a sigh of relief after seeing Lakyus's appearance, then quickly dispersed all the surrounding maids.
Normally, the use of teleportation magic was forbidden inside the temple. The coming and going of ordinary people from a God's residence was blasphemy.
But such restrictions clearly did not apply to Lakyus. Even within the Church of Destiny, she belonged to the group of people who were the most special and highest-ranked.
"Lakyus, you came so urgently today, did something happen?"
The deputy head maid asked respectfully.
Lakyus then remembered that the Dragon Queen had previously mentioned to her, "It's best to let us know before using teleportation magic to arrive at the temple." However, she was in a somewhat irritable mood today, and she had momentarily forgotten.
"I apologize, there is an urgent matter I need to report to my Lord. Where is He now?"
"Uh... are you planning to see Him now?"
A strange look flashed across the deputy head maid's face, but Lakyus was in a bad mood and didn't notice it.
"What's wrong? Is there a problem?"
"No, no, no!"
The deputy head maid quickly shook her head and replied with a smile, "If it's you, you can see Him at any time. This was personally instructed by my Lord. Please follow me."
"Thank you."
Lakyus nodded.
Then, led by the deputy head maid, she left the main hall.
After about five minutes, the two entered a sealed corridor. Dim light illuminated the murals on the wall, subtly radiating an ambiguous aura.
Hmm? This is... the sound of water?
Although humans did not possess special abilities, the enhancement of their level greatly boosted their original sensory capabilities. Hearing the faint sound of flowing water from ahead, a bad feeling immediately arose in Lakyus's heart.
If she remembered correctly, the only place with running water inside the entire temple should be there! As that thought surfaced in her mind, her keen senses caught another discordant sound from the flowing water's noise, and her cheeks instantly turned a fiery red.
"T-that..."
Lakyus quickly stopped, looking at the deputy head maid beside her with a panicked and questioning gaze. The deputy head maid naturally understood her thoughts and couldn't help but cover her mouth with a smile, nodding and saying, "You guessed right, Her Majesty the Queen and the two adults from the Slane Theocracy are also inside."
The so-called Queen by the maid was naturally Draudillon. The people from the Slane Theocracy... Lakyus had also seen those two women a few times, and understood the reason they were sent to Destiny Holy City by the Theocracy.
This is too much!
It's broad daylight!
Lakyus felt her cheeks burning hot, and for a moment even wanted to turn and run, but the deputy head maid didn't give her this chance. The deputy head maid walked forward as if no one else was there, gently knocked on the door of the great bathhouse, and announced loudly, "My Lord! Lakyus requests an audience. May we enter?"
"You may come in!"
A quick response came from behind the door.
Lakyus opened her mouth, but in the end failed to stop the deputy head maid from opening the door. Under the other party's respectful bow and invitation, she walked into the great bathhouse.
The entire bathhouse was filled with mist, but magically, it didn't feel hot. Instead, there was a slight coolness, like early spring.
Lakyus had no time for such sentiment at the moment. Her gaze, timid but unavoidable, swept toward the large central bathtub.
Fortunately, although she did see three beautiful women, there was no embarrassing scene. They were all wrapped in bath towels.
Where is the man?
Not seeing anyone else besides the three women, a hint of confusion flashed through Lakyus's mind, but the next second, a pair of soft arms wrapped around her waist from behind her.
"You're back."
A gentle voice sounded in her ear, making Lakyus's body stiffen slightly. Turning her head, she saw Kael's smiling face.
"W-wait!"
Lakyus struggled gently. Kael's hands weren't very strong, so she easily broke free from his embrace.
After taking a deep breath, she suppressed her rapid heartbeat and said to Kael with a serious expression, "This time I came back to discuss a serious matter with you. The Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick's harassment of the cities is becoming more and more severe, and we can no longer let them go unchecked. I'd like to know when you plan to completely eliminate them?"
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