Warhammer 30k and the Great Tomb of Nazarick

Chapter 24: Tragic

Demiurge is the guardian of the seventh level of the Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick and the highest-level devil at level 100. Although he looks like a traitor, his loyalty to Ainz is unparalleled. Because he is good at using imagination, the term "Demiurge" was created for him.

The seventh floor of Demiurge is basically composed of various demons, and those that are less than level 30 are shadow demons and soul-devouring demons, and there are not many of them.

The seventh floor did not have as many atmosphere group units as the other floors. After seeing that the number of units gathered was less than expected, Ainz directly ordered Demiurge and his subordinates to start summoning demons.

High-level demons usually have the ability to summon demons, especially level 80 demon general demons, which can even summon a demon general of the same level as themselves. If low-level demons are summoned, the number will increase significantly.

Ainz had used this method once when he took advantage of the kingdom's misfortune for the first time. After all, they were just summoned cannon fodder and would not cause any losses, so why not do it?

Soon an army of demons was formed.

The army is led by the War Demon, a commander-type demon wearing full body armor and holding a black flame sword. It has the ability to buff other demons.

The rest are

Pleading Demon (Level 40)
30 Corrupted Demons (Level 500)

Scythe Demon (Level 20) 1000

10 lower demons (level 5000)

In addition, there were 30 demons below level 500, and they were handed over to Aura and Mare along with the original demon troops of the seventh tier.

As soon as the demon army arrived on the battlefield, they immediately put great pressure on the human side.

One is that the appearance of the demons is so unique that the ignorant Agaro people may not be so, but the knowledgeable White Scar Space Marines and their auxiliary troops can't help but think of some small creatures in the warp when they see these demon armies.

Although, it doesn't have the aura of the subspace, but it does look similar.

In short, it's really ugly.

The most important thing in the area is that unlike the previous fixed battles every day, the new enemy means that continuous battles will be launched today.

Without any special preparation, the demons began to charge, bringing with them a choking smell of sulfur and all kinds of strange noises.

Barn gritted his teeth, hoping that Agaro and the local natives could hold on.

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Two hours later, Barn killed the last Overseer demon with a chainsaw axe.

Although most soldiers mainly consume enemies through long-range attacks, their fatigue still increases doubly as the battles continue.

Hurry up and treat and repair the defense line.

But the battle had just ended when a new enemy appeared. It was the desecrated undead army that they had fought for two days.

Ainz did not stop, but immediately ordered the well-prepared Nazarick Guard to head to the battlefield together.

The brutal battle began again.

three hours later
Baine killed the last of Nazarick's expert guards with his bolter, ending the battle.

But even Baines was beginning to have a definite headache.

Barn and his men were just a small exploration force under the White Scars Legion, and the equipment they originally prepared was limited. Usually, they had a technical sergeant like him to make some adjustments and repairs when necessary, which was enough.

However, Barn and his men really did not have the supplies required to fight a tough battle.

As for the weapons of the Agaro militia, they were not only outdated but also in short supply. The first thing that was in urgent need was the ammunition for their automatic rifles.

Although Barn had made a plan, the continuous fighting led to a sharp consumption of supplies, increasing casualties among the troops, and morale was approaching a critical point.

Even the military disciplinarian was shot by an arrow by the enemy in the previous battle. Fortunately, as a veteran, the military disciplinarian was experienced and dodged in time to avoid fatal injuries.

With John's emergency treatment, he regained his fighting capacity and returned to the battlefield. However, the injury and short absence of the military discipline officer had a great impact on the morale of the Agaro militia.

"Can you still hold on, Governor Jim?"

Baines asked Jim through the communication bead.

On the other side, Jim stuck the mortal chainsaw sword into the ground and gasped heavily.

Just now, he had killed more than a dozen senior Nazarick guards with his own hands. His hands were shaking and his lips were dry and chapped. If he had not been equipped with a micro force field generator (the Skyhawk necklace on his neck) as the governor of the planet, Jim would have been almost sent to reincarnation by a Nazarick guard holding a spear.

Daughter Emilia quickly handed the water bag to her father.

Emilia also performed very bravely. She carried the chainsaw axe used by the space marines and chopped dozens of Nazarick's guards into pieces.

But now she was also very tired, extremely tired. Her knuckles had cracked due to the constant recoil in the fight, and blood was flowing to her elbows, but she was unaware of it.

Jim took the water bag, then his eyes moved between the bloodstains on the bag and Emilia's palms. Following her father's gaze, Emilia realized that her palms were now covered in bloodstains.

Emilia quickly took out a small bottle, poured half of the liquid medicine on the cracked wound on her hand, and drank the other half.

Then the cut on Emilia's hand began to heal visibly.

These are the healing potions provided by John. They are very useful and are said to be relatively precious in this world. John rummaged through boxes and drawers and found quite a few of them, and distributed as much as possible to the soldiers of the empire.

At this time, Jim also received the communication from Barn.

"Lord Baines, hahahaha, my old bones can still hold on."

John said, his voice suddenly rising.

"Lord Baine, reinforcements will arrive tomorrow. We just need to hold out for another half a day." "Very good, Lord Baine, we will continue to hold out."

Jim ended the call, then pulled, dragged, kicked and kicked the tired Agaro militiamen lying on the ground around him.

"You all heard it, right? It will only take half a day for the reinforcements to arrive. Pay attention."

"Uncle Jim, why should we fight here? This is not our hometown. Besides, we can just run to the spaceship and leave this world. Can't we retreat first?"

The speaker was a young Agaro militiaman, wearing a steel helmet, ill-fitting carapace armor, and holding a laser gun with a bayonet.

Jim remembered the name of the militiaman. His name was Jack. He was born after the Agaro Reconquest War. He was nineteen years old this year. In addition to being a militiaman, he was also an excellent worker.
There were several scratches on Jack's carapace, signs of corrosion on his helmet, and one of his eyebrows was burned off, probably from the battle just now.

"Are you retreating, you big-headed ghost?"

Jim hit Jack's helmet hard, and several cracks appeared on the corroded helmet.

Jim took a breath and replaced his helmet, which was decorated with the Imperial Skyhawk, with Jack.

"Ah, Uncle Jim, give me your helmet, what are you going to do?"

Jim pursed his lips and raised the necklace with the Imperial Sky Eagle engraved on it around his neck with one hand.

"How can I be the same as you? I am the governor of the planet. See, this is the force field generator that the Emperor himself has touched (this is bragging). The helmet is just a decoration to me."

Jim said as he looked seriously into Jack's eyes.

"Do you really think we should retreat?"

"Ah, uh, yes."

"why?"

"This is not our hometown, and these are not our relatives. Why should we come here to fight for them?"

"The Empire's army was not our friends or relatives back then. They crossed a much greater distance, a distance that our crappy spaceship could never reach, and came to the planet that was still ruled by the Lizardmen at the time and saved us."

"Jack, look at me, don't look away, why do you say that?"

Jack looked a little embarrassed. He stammered:
"Uh, uh, because we're all human?"

"Yes, we are all human. It is our duty to rescue our pitiful comrades who are ruled by aliens. We, who have been rescued, should repay the Empire's kindness."

"But, but I'm still afraid. I don't want to die. I want to go home."

"Kid, even though the spaceship can get there by just passing through the door at the back, don't forget that there is a vacuum at the back. Do you have time to put on the vacuum suit?"

"Uh……"

"Besides, if we retreat now, can you guarantee that the enemy will not attack from behind?"

"No, I can't."

"Yes, remember, kid. Aliens are worse than animals. They have no morals. Once they become strong, they will inevitably invade. When they are weak, they will behave humbly and insignificantly. But you can't trust them. Because once aliens have the chance, they will definitely harm humans. This is determined by their evil nature."

"Understand, kid?"

"I see, Uncle Jim."

"Call me Governor on the battlefield."

"Understood, Governor."

"louder please!"

"Understood, Governor!"

"Okay, very spirited!"

Jim jumped out of the trench and shouted to the Agaro militia and the native soldiers of the Church from a high position:

"Reinforcements will arrive soon. All we have to do is hold our ground. In the name of humanity, if aliens come rushing over, we will let them bleed, smash their bones, and push these scum into the cesspool and drown them."

"And you, the human brothers and sisters of this planet, I know we are just strangers to you, but the blood of mankind connects us. In the battles of the past few days, we have sacrificed our lives for yours. Now please give us your backs. We are no longer strangers. We are the same as you, fellow human beings who share life and death!"

"Destroy the aliens, remove their corrupt blood! Fight for humanity, fight for us, you know it all!"

"understand!"

The tired soldiers also responded to Jim with loud shouts.

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Inside the Great Tomb
Ainz rubbed his chin as he looked at the Human Empire's position.

It's so full of energy. Did it use some kind of mental magic?

Keep sending troops. Let’s see how long they can hold out today.

By the way, Aura and Mare need to be replaced. As a good leader, you have to ensure that your employees have enough rest time. Well, let Demiurge go.

Thanks to the book friend 20210627222640078 for the reward

Thanks to MikadoCalca for the tip

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(End of this chapter)