That night, in the temporary camp, Kael busied himself with the [Map of Mountains, Rivers, and Countries] until he completely understood its effects. He then put it away with satisfaction, and took out [Hell's Abyss]—a World Item that originally belonged to Albedo.
During the previous battle, some Guardians who managed to escape from another dimension were eliminated, dropping several magic items, including [Hell's Abyss]. Albedo herself had been killed once, but the item had not appeared until now. Kael guessed Albedo wasn't wearing it during her first death. The item, which could transform into any weapon, was not very useful to Kael, who was a caster. But he knew he had to give it to someone he trusted.
After considering his options, he made a decision. "I'll give it to Lakyus. Her sword [Kilineiram] was damaged while fighting Albedo."
Soon after, Lakyus arrived, her armor full of dust and bloodstains. She had just returned from the battlefield. Kael handed her [Hell's Abyss] and suggested she rest. Kael was ready to force her if she refused, as Lakyus was known to be stubborn.
However, Lakyus surprised Kael by accepting his advice. "...Indeed, the battle has been going on for quite a while. It's not just us, the soldiers must also be at their limits. It's best to take a short break."
"The soldiers? Oh, I almost forgot. Let's halt the battle for now." Kael nodded in agreement.
The Church's soldiers could indeed fight for days thanks to their physical enhancements, but their magic power and concentration were not limitless. It had been ten hours since the battle began, and the casters must be exhausted.
"In that case, I will arrange it," Lakyus said, and then rushed away.
In Nazarick's Throne Room, all the Guardians had gathered. Their master's absence made them anxious.
"Ahhh! I can't take this anymore! I must lead my subordinates to the battlefield!" Shalltear scratched her head and walked out.
"Stop, you pale leech!" Albedo shouted in a cold tone. "Ainz-sama asked us to stay here. Are you going to disobey the command of the Supreme One?"
Shalltear defended herself, "Of course not! But the situation outside is very dangerous! Are we just going to stand by and watch Nazarick fall into the enemy's hands?"
"Even if you went out now, could you stop them?" Albedo replied coldly. The question slapped Shalltear with reality. Of course not. They had already been soundly defeated.
"I hate this!!!" Shalltear clenched her fists unwillingly.
At that moment, a teleportation sigil appeared on the throne, and a figure emerged in front of everyone.
"Lord Ainz!?" The Guardians all knelt.
"Everyone, stand," Ainz said, sitting on the throne. "I only went to gather the other members of Nazarick. That's why I'm a bit late."
"Ainz-sama, how should we respond to the enemy's attack?" Demiurge asked.
All the Guardians looked at Ainz, waiting for a magical solution from the Supreme One. Ainz saw their trust and felt ashamed. After a long silence, he finally gave a shocking answer:
"I intend to abandon the Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick!"
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