Simultaneous Travel: Becoming a Legend in the Heavens.

Chapter 564 There's nothing to be afraid of anymore.

The demons descending from the sky were like a never-ending torrent, instantly engulfing the delegation.

An endless array of low-level monsters, including goblins, ogres, skeletons, and novice vampires, gathered together, their mouths agape as they emitted waves of howls.

"Roar!!!"

Each monster has its own unique voice, but when a multitude of voices rise simultaneously and merge together, they create a cacophony that no one can decipher—a sound as loud as a baby's cry and as furious as a monster's roar.
The sound startled the migratory birds in the forest and also triggered screams from everyone in the royal delegation.

The scene that followed became chaotic, bloody, and violent, with cries and howls mingling together, panting, running, and attacks—everything happening very quickly.

The royal city personally dispatched a delegation ostensibly to escort the three royal envoys, so the security force was naturally quite substantial. Even adventurers who had not yet entered the "hero" realm would have guards of similar caliber.

But there are too many enemies.

Although they were only low-level magical beasts, their sheer numbers left the delegation with almost no chance of resistance, and in the blink of an eye, most of them were killed or wounded.

A life-saving sword light appeared at the location where the demonic tide had descended.

"Six Light Slashes!"

Almost simultaneously, six arcs of light slashed through the goblins and ogres blocking their path, slicing them to pieces. Gazef, clad in golden armor and wielding the royal secret sword, cleared a bloody path with a grim expression and roared at the surviving delegation.

"Get out of here! I'll clear a path for you!"

Everything happened too fast, without any warning.

Gazef was originally heading to the envoy group with the three princes, but they saw monsters falling from the sky on the way. He immediately changed his plans and asked the three royals to go to the Adventurers' Guild, Kazuma's Squad, and Blue Rose to ask for reinforcements, while he himself came to provide support.

Fortunately, having witnessed so many monsters appearing in Yerantir, Gazef always remained fully armed. In this form, his combat power had surpassed the limits of humanity, placing him on the same level as Evilue, the strongest in Blue Rose, as a "Limit Breaker"!
"Speed ​​up the flow!"

With the power of "Martial Arts" erupting, Gazef effortlessly dealt with the low-level monsters and beasts blocking his path with fluid movements. The blue sword in his hand danced with afterimages, carving a bloody path through the enemy.

The surviving members of the delegation seized the opportunity to rush out. Some of them, watching their warrior captain fighting ahead to hold back the approaching monsters, couldn't help but shout:

"Commander, you..."

"Don't worry about me, get out of here, I'll cover your retreat!"

Using "Unbreakable Fortress" to block an attack from a giant ogre and finish it off, Gazef responded with a roar, displaying an aura of unyielding strength.

Only when the footsteps behind him faded into the distance did he put on his sword with a solemn expression and murmur to himself.

"This is not good..."

The monsters and beasts that were killed did not leave behind corpses, but instead turned into white light and dissipated. This situation indicates that this demonic tide was not formed naturally, but was manipulated by someone in the dark.

But... with such an exaggerated scale, could it be that the one who made the move was an unimaginable "demon god"?

What puzzled him even more was that, although this vast demonic tide was clearly beyond his control, the monsters and beasts did not deliberately attack the fleeing delegation, but instead attacked him in unison.

Such a strategy is incorrect. Even if the number increases tenfold or a hundredfold, dealing with one person will only involve the circle of enemies that threaten him, while the other monsters will be blocked by their companions.

In terms of the method of killing, this is far too inefficient.

But Gazef had no time to think. Monsters surged in like a tide, and enemies were everywhere. Even though his hard armor protected his entire body, the rain of attacks still assaulted his internal organs.

Various powerful martial arts techniques, which would be considered powerful by ordinary people, were displayed one after another by Gazef. The sword light cut through the enemy like vegetables under the sharp sword, making a futile and ineffective resistance.

Several shadows appeared in the sky, and the monsters falling from the sky had grown from low-level monsters to mid-level monsters that only those in the "Hero" realm could fight against. There were even "angels" among them, which made Gazef, who was struggling to hold on, look incredulous.

The sheer quantity and quality of this scale was far too exciting for someone at only level 35.

With the help of flying units, especially the "Angel", Gazef was under increasing pressure and could only barely defend himself. He was so shocked by the fierce attack that he coughed up blood from the corner of his mouth and his strength was exhausted in the blink of an eye.

The hymns of the "angels" sounded more despairing than the howls of the banshees.

In the nick of time, a playful wooden sword and Mare holding it stood in front of Gazef, silencing all attacks; the low-level monster's attacks had no effect on the boy.

"That's outrageous! Why would anyone do that..."

Exhausted, Gazef heard Mare's voice, which was both angry and sad.

In a flash, Mare vanished from his spot, and the sounds of collisions and groans echoed around him.

With a speed unimaginable to Gazef, Mare rushed precisely to the front of the messenger group's corpses, collected them into his personal space, and knocked away everything in his path.

Resurrection in this world is cheap; it can be done with just fifth-tier magic. As long as the corpse isn't too mutilated and the person hasn't been dead for too long, there won't be any problems.

What lessened his anger was that all the corpses had been killed with a single blow. The monsters of the demonic tide had not deliberately destroyed the bodies, but instead deliberately avoided actions that could cause large-scale damage to the corpses.

"Lord Ainz, what are you thinking?"

Mare's feelings were complex. Death is death, even if it can be saved. The pain before death doesn't lie, and the crime won't be erased just because there's room for redemption.
"If you continue like this, even if my sister is on your side, I will..."

He frowned as he escorted the delirious Gazef to safety, then looked at the ever-growing mass of monsters, the horde of demons that had lost their target and were now advancing towards Ye Lantier.

Mare silently put away the wooden sword in his hand, and then took out his real weapon, a staff that looked simple and unadorned.

The Staff of the World Tree, though not a world-class item, is a high-quality artifact in the YGGDRASIL game, crafted from the branches of the World Tree that support the Nine Realms.

Shalltear, who single-handedly guarded the first to third levels of the Great Tomb of Nazarick, was so outstanding that Mare, whose overall strength was second only to the "Blood Valkyrie" and ranked second, was not as impressive.

But when it comes to area-of-effect attacks alone, Mare is undoubtedly number one in terms of lack of skill.

He gripped the "Staff of the World Tree" tightly, and countless intricate layers of magic circles appeared around him. The sheer pressure of his immense magical power made the "Demonic Tide" unable to move.

"Super-tier magic - Minor Calamity!"

The devastating impact, like a meteorite strike, wiped out the entire "demonic tide," including the batch falling from the sky, almost eliminating all the cannon fodder in one fell swoop. Also wiped out was the area within several miles centered on the attack range.

The kill radius of "Minor Calamity" far exceeds that of "Skyfall". Even so, there are still a large number of high-level summons that have not yet landed in the sky. They are not affected. Instead, they are activated because of the disappearance of the low- and mid-level summons below.

A humanoid skeleton, its entire body covered in thick white bone armor, was placed in front of Mare. It was one of the trump cards of the highest-ranking "Undead Ruler". Although it was only level 70, its defense was comparable to that of the level 90 "Undead King".

Mare clenched his fists, calming the drain from using super-tier magic, and warily watched the enemy. But then he heard the sound of flapping wings behind him again. It was a group of Valkyries, clad in golden armor and wielding various weapons, their beauty and valor both striking and heroic—the Valkyries of Valhalla from Asgard in Yggdrasil.

Following closely behind were the Cherubim, who were pure white and had twelve pairs of wings spread behind them. They were followed by a large number of high-ranking angels.

One after another, shadowy figures appeared in the surrounding area. Demon lords, hellish creatures, and high-level magical beasts from the "Emerging Demon Army" emitted intimidating growls as they emerged.

The three summoning-type super-tier magic spells, used at the cost of the world-class items "Greed" and "Desirelessness," along with Ainz's meat shield "Undead King," tightly surrounded Mare, sealing off every exit.

In addition to these top-tier summoned beasts, even more monsters than the original low- to mid-level monsters formed a "monster tide" fell again, filling the "minor calamity" area once more.

"I'm not afraid of mere summoned creatures."

Mare changed back into her original girl's outfit, a magical set designed for them by a bubble teapot. Although she didn't particularly like this look, she would put up with it for the time being to enhance her strength.

As if hearing the starting gun, all the summoned creatures around Mare launched an attack simultaneously: sharp claws, intimidating roars, rotting poison, and taunts that forced them to concentrate...

Faced with all sorts of attacks, Mare fearlessly raised his staff, and the surrounding earth immediately began to tremble and crack, with violent shocks indiscriminately rushing towards every summoned creature.

The forest is not only the environment that Aura is most suited to, but also Mare's home ground. Explosions rang out one after another, the earth trembled again and again, and blood and flesh flew everywhere.

Like a war god, Mare charged through the enemy ranks with the momentum to annihilate the entire demonic army. Even though the enemies were of far superior quality to the low-level magical beasts at the beginning, they still crumbled under the powerful magical attacks.

But this is only the surface. The real problem with the mage class is that once their mana runs out, they become like fish on a chopping board, at the mercy of others. If they haven't defeated the opponent by the time Mare's MP is depleted, they can only rely on their equipment and immunity to reduce damage, leading to a slow death.

Fortunately, he wasn't alone.

"So why is it that every time I think something good is going to happen, it gets interrupted by all sorts of unexpected situations?"

Kazuma Sato raised his right hand with a sour face, "I'm really fed up with this kind of situation where the protagonist doesn't have a harem like the male lead, but perfectly retains the ability to handle unexpected situations."

"Let me show you the ultimate form of Yin magic, Minia!!!"

Strange fluctuations enveloped the entire battlefield, and space began to distort. This was a high-level Yin magic application of spatial manipulation, creating an alternate dimension to contain the enemy.

The summoned creatures, instinctively sensing danger, split into two groups: one fled outwards, while the other attempted to attack and stop the magic.

"Guardian Barrier!"

Darkness clashed her fists together, and the massive protective barrier bound all the summoned creatures together, forcing them to watch helplessly as the magic took shape and teleported them into a dark and lightless alternate dimension.

Mare, who was in the center of the battlefield, suddenly felt light and, when he came to his senses, he was already being held in Luke's hand.

“Very brave, little knight, but you’ve only been here a few days.”

Because a goddess who has never had a chance to play has finally gotten her hands on the stage.

"There is nothing to fear anymore, for the great goddess of water has arrived."

Aqua, dressed in celestial robes and wielding a staff that blooms like a flower bud, aimed at the summoned creature trapped in another dimension, unusually displaying a goddess-like demeanor.

"Purify!"

The dazzling light illuminated the alternate dimension, and the undead in the demonic tide were instantly reduced to ashes. Even demons or other dark creatures that were not completely subdued suffered massive damage and let out miserable howls.

In just a few breaths, most of the demonic tide had been wiped out, but Aqua was still very unwilling to accept such a result. Her goddess-like demeanor immediately crumbled, and she cried out in frustration.

"No way, my purification didn't work? Why are there still survivors?!"

Apart from dark creatures, monsters without attribute restrictions were unharmed, and "angel"-type summons even used the purification as a charger, becoming stronger and flapping their wings to counterattack.

"Oh no! What do we do? Lu Ke, you have to think of something quick!"

Lu Ke glanced at the eager Huihui, knowing the red demon girl's desire, and took her hand.

"Let's go for it, is Explosion Magic still my skill?"

"Your skill!"

Huihui answered without hesitation, then added, "And you have to come with me."

Lu Ke smiled slightly and nodded obediently: "Okay."

Huihui smirked triumphantly, took out her staff, aimed it at the remaining enemy below, took a deep breath, and her eyes sharpened.

"A faint, murky emblem, an unruly and arrogant talent; surging tides, denial, paralysis, a fleeting moment, hindering eternal slumber; a crawling steel princess, a clay doll that constantly self-harms; unite, rebound, extend to the ground, and know your own powerlessness!"

Two voices rang out, each with its own pauses at first, but they quickly became perfectly harmonious. The deep, calm male voice and the light, high-pitched female voice overlapped, reciting the final lyrics together.

"The Ninety Black Coffins of the Broken Path!"

As the complex chanting ended, the enormous, pitch-black coffin enveloped the remaining demonic tide, causing the internal space to crumble, leaving only nothingness.

…………

The alternate dimension dissipated, and Lu Ke and his group reappeared in the outside world, where they met with "Azure Rose" and "Momo" who had arrived later.

"This matter is indeed a bit dangerous. Lajus, Momo, what do you two think?"

Lu Ke smiled and recounted what had happened, watching "Momo" with great interest.

"The situation has gone beyond the deadline. Although the specific reasons for so many enemies falling from the sky are unclear, the scale of the enemy is far beyond our imagination, and it is obvious that there is some threat in the sky."

The skeleton beneath the "Momo" armor unconsciously avoided Lu Ke's gaze. Although the client's eyes were not sharp, they gave him a chilling feeling, as if he had been seen through.

He forced himself to remain calm and began speaking solemnly, following the pre-recorded lines:
"It's hard to guarantee that something like this won't happen again. To prevent any further violations, my suggestion is to gather all the powerful adventurers and explore the skies together!"

Lu Ke looked up at the floating island above the clouds and smiled faintly.

"Breaking into someone else's house won't end well... But since Momo said so, let's do it this way!"

(End of this chapter)