Kapitel 46: The Gathering
——— Unknown Location———
Inside the depths of a dark cavern, thirteen mysterious figures were seated around a round table, their identities shrouded by robes. Among them, distinct features hinted at the presence of Angels, Demons, and Dragonoids.
At the forefront of the table, a cloaked demoness with an imposing presence sat, her figure adorned with six pairs of ominous dark wings.
The behavior of everyone present made it evident that they held the utmost reverence for the demoness, and rightfully so.
Being the oldest and most powerful among them, the demoness had existed in Ainzland long before the arrival of the Six Great Gods or any Player. However, her fate took a twist as she was sealed by the Dragon Emperor, which could be seen as both unfortunate and fortunate.
The Dragon Emperor, delighted by the capture of such a formidable entity, had sinister intentions. He intended to use the demoness as a sacrificial offering to summon the powerful artifacts he coveted.
Due to the constant need to remain vigilant around her, the Dragon Emperor had no other option but to seal the demoness. Taking the time to kill her would be a lengthy process, and by the time it was accomplished, he would have become too weak to pursue his ambitions.
The demoness cast her gaze upon the Players and spoke with a calm tone, "Let us begin. I trust that each of you has fulfilled your assigned missions, allowing us to proceed without delay."
Silence engulfed the room, tension thickening the air as no one dared to speak. The gravity of the situation was clear to all present - success would bring great rewards, but failure…
An angel locked eyes with the demoness, Sila, and spoke with a hint of hesitation, "Sila, please forgive my inquiry, but do you truly believe this is the right path? We have the option to stay in this world and lead prosperous lives. Once we embark on this course, there will be no turning back."
Deep in thought, Sila contemplated the situation. "Each of us understands the necessity of this endeavor. As Players, we should have ambitions. If we settle for the meager scraps that Ainz gives us, wouldn't that reduce us to mere dogs? If Ainz can achieve greatness, why can't we?" A powerful aura emanated from her, enveloping the room as she continued, "I yearn to rule a world of my own, where I can exert my will freely. Here, no matter our actions, we remain under the watchful eyes of Ainz and his lackeys."
The angel's voice wavered, "When you put it that way, it appears my own conviction may not have been strong enough."
"Unfortunately, she is not wrong," Lancer, a Doppelganger spoke, agreeing with Sila's words.
Sila turned her gaze towards the lone Dragonoid and began, "Several centuries ago, Azuna discovered a world, comparable in size to Ainzland, through his magic. If we were to conquer that world, it would mark our first step towards independence. However, let me be clear: we must not make an enemy out of Ainz, at least not yet."
Azuna, a Dragonoid, spoke with a deep voice, "No matter how many worlds we conquer, we cannot match the power of Ainz and his NPCs. This world reveres Ainz as their God, whether we like it or not. If we were to fight against him, the entire world would turn against us, and we would be overwhelmed. That is why Sila and I devised a plan. The thirteen of us will each control a world and form an alliance against external threats. If any of us are attacked, we will come to their aid. This united front will surely give any opponent a formidable challenge."
After careful consideration, the other members contemplated the plan before ultimately reaching a unanimous agreement. They felt they had no choice but to align with Sila's decision, as she had been their protector for countless years. Going against her would be unwise and potentially disastrous.
Count Baphomet, a raised a valid concern, "However, can we trust that Ainz would allow us enough time to become a threat? Once he perceives our strength increasing, wouldn't it be evident that he would take measures to eliminate us?"
Azuna was taken aback by the realization, as he had not considered this aspect. It was true that leaving Ainz's world might not initially raise suspicion, but once their actions were detected, the consequences could be dire.
"The universe is vast, and the chances of him finding us are like finding a needle in a haystack. However, considering the rapid growth of population, technological advancements, and magical progress, it's only a matter of time before they begin colonizing other planets. This gives us a window of approximately 3-4 thousand years to develop," Azuna said, imagining long-term possibilities.
Sila leaned forward, tapping the table to capture everyone's attention. "Now, let's discuss the world discovered. It consists of a vast continent with smaller islands scattered around it. While there are confirmed humans in this world, their population remains in the mere millions. It appears that ongoing wars and internal conflicts have kept their numbers within that range."
Lancer spoke up, acknowledging the implications. "If what you mentioned earlier is accurate, and the world is as large as Ainzland, that would make it at least four times the size of Earth. Such a vast world would require an immense power to establish a firm grip on. None of us possess that level of power, except for you, Sila."
Sila raised an eyebrow, contemplating the situation. "I am not particularly concerned about the world I obtain, as my focus will be on research. However, this world may indeed prove to be perfect for me. I extend my gratitude to all of you in advance."
Baphomet rubbed his chin, turning his gaze to the Dragonoid, "Azuna, did you come across any other planets in your search? Additionally, I believe we should explore alternative means of communication beyond . We cannot be certain if it will reach us from such a vast distance."
"No, currently I am still looking but as of now, nothing. Finding a habitable planet is harder than you might think. Though, it doesn't matter if its habitable or not since we can survive either way."
"If thats the case, it would make sense to help Sila in conquering her world."
Sila shakes her head, "That is not an option. All of you must protect Azuna. His value is insurmountable. Also, Micheal, you didn't answer Baphomet question."
Michael apologize, "There is no need to worry, should work adequately. As long as we are within the same plane of existence, we should be able to communicate with each other. However, we can only truly test this theory when we reach the edge of the universe. But for now, it should suffice."
Behemoth expressed his concerns, "Michael, I don't doubt your word, but I believe we should still seek an alternative means of communication. can potentially be compromised, and we need to ensure the security of our communications."
Micheal expressed his frustration, "No, I understand. I have been unable to find a solution to this issue for many years. I apologize for letting everyone down." Shaking his head with a hint of embarrassment, Micheal address Sila, "Regarding the plan to go to that world, I am not at level 100, so I believe it would be best for me to accompany you. I possess skills and spells that can be of assistance to you."
Sila pondered and concluded that there was no reason to refuse. Micheal was weaker than her and have great talent, she might need by her side.
"I wont refuse," Sila replied. "However, I propose that we approach Ainz and negotiate to borrow Avarice and Generous. This should help you get to level 100."
Micheal raised a concern, "I have considered that, but would Ainz truly be willing to lend us a World Class Item? Moreover, given my own weakness, there is a risk that Ainz could subtly influence me and uncover our plans."
Lancer expressed doubt, "I think your concerns are misplace. I doubt Ainz would care, for all we know our actions are probably within his sight. Our only way out, is to go along with the plan and grow strong enough to make him think twice before messing with us."
Sila intervened, putting an end to the speculation. "That's enough. The purpose of this consul is to gain strength and support each other. It is already a forgone conclusion that we will fight Ainz, but for now we must be cautious and not weaken our resolves."
The Players nodded, bowing slightly at Sila. They could feel her aura beating down, almost crushing them.
Azuna slam his palm on the table, cracking the it, "Sila, suppress yourself. If you have not realize, a few of our members are on the brink of passing out." His draconic aura clashing against Sila's and was wining!
Apologizing, Sila held her forehead and spoke, "As I said earlier, all the members will protect you. In that time, find me some worlds. Still, we need o research how to reach level 100 without relying on that World Class item. Maybe the world of ninjas have other ways?"
Everyone got up and bow, before teleporting away
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Inside the cavern, only Micheal and Sila were left.
Getting up from her seat, Sila looked outside the window pondering if she was doing the right thing? Micheal was not wrong. This world was very peaceful, a perfect place to conduct experiments but because of who is in charge there is a limit to what kind of experiments she can conduct.
With a world under her control, she can finally dive into finding a way to summon the souls of her family to this universe.
No matter how good this world is, without people who care about you, it's pointless.
"Sila, what should I do?" Micheal noticed that Sila had stood in the same spot for a long time with no intention of moving.
Sila turned her head, exposing her crimson eyes under the moonlight.
Micheal felt that he was looking into his own soul, to how mesmerizing her eyes were. If he could possess such a woman, he would be content with life, but that was impossible, she was out of reach.
Sila was amongst the very top of Yggdrasil in terms of power. She was more powerful than a World Disasters or World Champion.
Unless someone like Ainz exists who possesses many World Class items or NPCs, she would be unrivaled. In fact, the reason the Dragon Emperor was even able to seal her was because she was unprepared and confused about her situation. Otherwise this world would have been the world of the Sila, the Queen of Demons.
Sila's cloak disappeared as she equipped in another clothes.
On her head, is a black crown adorned with rare gems. Her two horns, curled at the corner of her temples, looking both regal and dignified.
She is dressed in a black dress made of feathers that reached the ground. Where her thigh is, a split could be seen in her dress, exposing her slender and strong legs.
Her breasts were stuffed into her dress, making it seem as if her ample breast were about to burst out.
Her hands were covered in white gloves with the symbol of the devil.
Sila spoke to Micheal, "Hmm, we will leave shortly but before that, let me ask you a question."
Micheal was confused about what question Sila might have, "What is it?"
"Have you thought about returning home, returning to Earth?"
Micheal looked at Sila, before looking at the moon. "I have, almost everyday. Though that world is bleak and without a future, I do miss it. However, with this newfound power, I feel like my urge to return home is fading. Then again, even if I return what would that amount to? I'm not like Ainz who can change an entire world, nor like you with great ambitions. I just want to live a simple life, leave something behind to prove I once existed."
"So this power made you change your mind about returning? It's understandable, such great power fall into one's hand, it would be stupid not to use it. However, have you thought about using it to return home? With your power, you could surely save Earth, even if it took a long time."
Micheal smiled, clenching his hands into fists, "Saving Earth is not a bad idea. Protecting our homeland, such honor and responsibility is something maybe we have tried to bear but failed."
"I plan to find a way to bring my family to this universe. To do that I will probably be doing some gruesome experiments. The reason I'm telling you this is because I need someone to stop me if I do something too drastic. Though I want to bring my family here, I don't want to change. I realized something: as a demon, I'm prone to do evil and the like. If I don't do it after a certain period of time, I will succumb to backlash. Certainly, you as an Angel have felt this as well? I think it's a good fit for an Angel to be the one to stop me if I reach that point."
"This is not an angelic thing to say but I probably wouldn't interfere. The life of this universe is not equal to that of a Player. Finding a way to get our family and friends into this world is something worthy." Micheal was an Angel but that doesn't mean he was good. That would be idiotic. He was once human, he had feelings such as good and evil. He had the right to choose what he deem as good or what he deem as evil, as he was not aligned to a god. Being aligned to a god would force an Angel to have the same output as the god. That's something that has been researched by the researchers of this world. It was also something he didn't dare to attempt.
"That is not the answer I was looking for but it will do for now. Okay, let's see what this world is about." Pulling out a scroll from her inventory, a materialized and they stepped through it.
Wöchentlicher Energiestatus
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