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"What's strange is that these skeletons clearly didn't receive any orders; they were just wandering around."

"It's as if... because there are so many that they're excessive, that's all."

"For example, on Earth, there are billions of humans, so basically, as long as it's not some extremely dangerous deep forest, you can see humans everywhere."

"This is the feeling that these skeletons give Kousaka Kyosuke."

"Without realizing it, his back was soaked with cold sweat... Damn it, this is completely different from the common sense that Ibiruai said."

"Fortunately, he had already cultivated both magic and martial arts to the third level, otherwise these wandering skeletons alone would have been an insurmountable obstacle for him."

"Around noon on the fourth day, Kyosuke Kosaka saw a city in the distance that was even more magnificent and vast than the livestock farm. It was not a ruin, and there were no traces of the Warring States period."

"But he wasn't happy at all."

"If you ask why... is there anything to celebrate about being transferred from the eighteenth level of hell to the seventeenth level?"

The current emperor of the Bahars Empire, a man known as the Blood Emperor, merely glanced at it.

In the blink of an eye, the Ice Age arrived. His expression shifted from confusion, "Why does this scenery look so familiar?" to realization, then to solemnity, then shock, then disbelief, and finally to a horrified defeat.

At that moment, at this moment.

The Blood Emperor in this moment is just like the Emperor of the Emilia World Empire when he learned in the "if" scenario that he had been overthrown by imperial rebels and fallen into misery.

"Is this a lie?"

The Blood Emperor's elite troops opened their mouths slightly, and a commotion broke out. The atmosphere of fear and unease was even greater than that of Kousaka Kirino and her three companions. The depth of their emotions was truly moving.

That was their hometown.

It was the empire's second largest and second most prosperous city, second only to the capital. About a quarter of the army's most valiant men came from there to serve the emperor in the capital.

That prosperous and thriving city, one of the strongest strongholds of humanity in this world.

Now, the screen of light projected into the sky is filled with a hellish scene, no less terrifying than a livestock farm.

"Dozens of dried-up corpses, both men and women, hung on the city wall, their bodies pale and devoid of any blood, having been drained of their blood."

"When the wind blows, it sways and sometimes gets swung around in a big whirl by the wind, hitting the wall bricks. My skin, which was cracked from being exposed to the sun, would crack with a snap, and the whole piece would break off."

"Occasionally, a vampire will flap its wings and fly high into the air, carrying a terrified human. Then it will grit its teeth and suck blood, feasting heartily while laughing, reaching the pinnacle of vampire bliss."

"The poor human being screams and repeats useless pleas for mercy, and then his blood will spill down, staining the bricks red."

"Because of excessive blood loss, he couldn't make any sound or struggle."

"Some are better off; they get drained of blood on the spot and die a quick and clean death."

"Some vampires would eat half of the person, and then hang them on the city wall, leaving them to sway in the scorching sun while they continued to bleed and suffer from various illnesses such as high fever, dying slowly and whimpering."

"There used to be a name at the city gate, but that name was destroyed, leaving only a trace, and a new sign was put up."

Welcome to...the land of vampires!

673. The Hero Who Saved the World

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"Kousaka Kyosuke stood still, the sun high in the sky, yet he felt as if everything was pitch black before his eyes, and he could no longer make any expression, neither anger nor grievance."

"All that remains is a sorrow that wells up from the depths of my heart."

"This sorrow made him like a wooden statue, forgetting to conceal his figure, so that a vampire flying high in the city saw him from afar and flew over with a thud."

"The other side initially hurtled downwards like a tiger pouncing on its prey, but the closer it got to Kousaka Kyosuke, the more confused it became, and finally it stopped abruptly."

"Stop within three meters of Kyosuke Kosaka, sniffing, trying to analyze his race through scent: a strong skeletal smell... some human scent... and a rich scent of a high-ranking vampire."

"I understand now. It turns out to be a high-level vampire. No wonder I didn't see any fangs or wings. Its appearance is similar to a human's, which almost made it misjudge it."

"Identity is not in question," it grinned, raising its arms and shouting, "Homage to the great Supreme Lord Ainz Ooal Gown! Homage to our progenitor of vampires, Lord Shalltear!"

"Kousaka Kyosuke also raised his hand and shouted in a similar manner... This was clearly the etiquette between vampires when they met, although for some reason, the other person seemed to regard him as one of their own."

"but…"

"Watching the vampire turn around and lead him into the city, Kyosuke Kosaka silently followed behind it, his hands unconsciously clenching into fists, veins bulging."

Shalltear's smile gradually faded.

When she saw that the fief she received was larger than Demiurge's, she was so happy she wanted to dance, because it proved that in Lord Ainz's eyes, she was more important than Demiurge.

Moreover, the arrival of Kyosuke Kousaka, that foolish human, provides a perfect opportunity for her to showcase her skills and put on a good show for Lord Ainz.

Unexpectedly, before she could even say, "It's my turn. I definitely won't disappoint Lord Ainz like Demiurge did," an unexpected turn of events occurred.

Her foolish subordinates mistakenly believed that Kyosuke Kousaka was a member of the same noble vampire race because of the scent of Evilue on him. This mistake was more than just laughable.

This completely humiliated Shalltear!

"Unforgivable, unforgivable... unforgivable!"

In an instant, she went berserk. Shalltear abandoned her pretense of being a runaway woman and revealed her true form as a lamprey, howling and screaming in fury.

If that lower-level vampire hadn't been one she hadn't yet created, she would have already thrown him into the room of the Horror Lord and executed him.

Enraged, Shalltear knelt before Ainz Ooal Gown, sobbing uncontrollably, "Ah, Lord Ainz, Lord Ainz!"

"...No, it's alright, Shalltear. Get up, it wasn't your fault." Ainz Ooal Gown was magnanimous, but at the same time, he was deep in thought.

It wasn't just because of Evilue's scent, but also because of Kyosuke Kousaka's god-like magical talent; the magical aura was so strong that it masked some of his human presence.

Even the vampires could hardly have imagined that, even now, a mere human would possess such magical aura.

But indeed, no matter what the reasoning, seeing Kousaka Kyosuke just stubbornly refusing to die and jumping around like that was really irritating and unsettling for him.

Ainz Ooal Gown's murderous gaze grew increasingly terrifying.

The large tomb is teeming with murderous intent.

Kingdoms, empires, elves, and the Slane Theocracy were all in a state of uproar and extreme fear.

They all recognized the empire's second city, and those who didn't, with the help of those who did, gradually came to understand what it meant.

“In that city, you can vaguely see some buildings that were only built last month… Damn it! That’s not some undead race hiding in some unknown corner of the world.”

"They are the new overlords who boldly appeared in the known world, defeated us humans and all other demi-human races, enslaved the whole world, and reigned supreme!"

His voice trembled. The Blood Emperor covered his head with one hand and supported himself on the chair with the other, breathing heavily. He understood. Now, he finally understood.

The place that Kyosuke Kosaka went to is actually the future of their world!

Moreover, judging from the appearance of the city, that future is probably not too far away, only a few decades from now. He probably won't be old and dead by then.

"Humanity...utterly defeated—"

Far from the Blood Emperor, everyone in the kingdom, including Blue Rose, Brian, and the Warrior Captain, nearly suffered cardiac arrest. Even the High Priest of the Slane Theocracy had his pupils shrink and his mouth agape.

Judging from the territory, the progenitor of vampires, Shalltear, was at least no weaker than Demiurge. And above Shalltear was the true undead king, the Supreme Being Ainz Ooal Gown.

That is probably an unimaginable existence, which is why it can rule over so many powerful beings at the level of Demiurge.

Yes... You can tell just by looking at the territory that there are definitely no shortage of undead powerhouses like Demiurge and Shalltear, probably at least five or more!

"Hoo... Ha, I never thought I'd awaken to the awareness of being weak." After a moment of silence, Zetsumei, having shed her former seemingly insane demeanor, sharpened her gaze.

"Player..."

Somewhere in the world, the Coffin Dragon King, the strongest native inhabitant of this world, murmured that such a spectacle could only be found among 'players'.

The Platinum Dragon King, who was also at the pinnacle of the world's combat power, was filled with a sense of dejection and astonishment.

It stands on the position of maintaining world peace, supporting local residents, and moving forward and backward in harmony with humanity.

In the future, all biological races, including humans, will be at the mercy of the player's undead subordinates. It certainly won't stand idly by, but the result is still the same.

"So... I lost, no, I'm dead?"

If it were Demiurge, Platinum Dragon King could at least go toe-to-toe with it, without any fear. But now it seems that everyone, including itself, has only truly unveiled a corner of the enemy's veil.

A single Demiurge can only inspire fear, while a shattered future inspires despair, for it means that even with all their might, the creatures of this world have no hope or chance of victory.

“Without me, tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands more might die in Emilia’s territory, but with Reinhard around, the world can never be destroyed.”

“If Ayanokouji Kiyotaka hadn’t cleansed everything, the upper echelons of the Kyal world would have been shrouded in darkness, but at least the rulers would still have been human.”

"Even without Miyuki Shirogane, the world of Inuyasha would still be vibrant in modern times."

"Only the world of Evilua, if no external force intervenes and it develops as originally planned, the world will completely fall, and all creatures will become playthings of the undead until they are completely extinct."

Hachiman Hikigaya took a deep breath.

He brought a glimmer of hope to a world already destined for destruction... Kyosuke Kousaka is a hero who saves the world!

674. A Planet on the Verge of Destruction

"Through the buildings, it is clear that this is a city built and inhabited by humans. However, what is seen is a place where humans have taken over and the world has been turned upside down."

"Humans and demi-humans can be seen on many streets in the city."

"The species are the same as in the livestock farm; there are no lizardmen or dwarves, but there are elves."

"The elf was dressed in the same tattered burlap as other races, trembling and pale, with visible bite marks on his neck and arms, clearly having been sucked blood recently, but he was lucky to have survived."

"Oh, perfect timing! Here's some excellent provisions. Because the number of elves is relatively small, and many are under the protection of Lord Aura and Lord Mare, they're extremely rare."

The vampire smiled, charged forward, and with a swift stroke, severed one of the elf's arms and one of his legs.

"The latter let out a weak groan, lowered his head deeply, and dared not stop the bleeding. Only after the vampire had collected enough of his blood and condescendingly allowed him to continue the campfire as reserve food did the elf dare to treat himself."

"Kousaka Kyosuke felt a chill run down his spine... There was no doubt that the elf was stronger than this vampire, but even so, he didn't dare to resist at all. He could only cower and huddle, barely daring to breathe."

"Now that you've arrived in Lady Shalltear's fantastic land, you're in for a treat! Hehe, come on, don't be shy, you'd better eat well for your first meal." The vampire turned back, handing the severed limb to Kousaka Kyosuke.

Kyosuke Kosaka felt nauseous. He forced a smile and said, "No, no... I just ate recently, I'm quite full now."

"Is that so?" The vampire didn't doubt the excuse, nodded, and began to eat heartily. "By the way, which lord's territory did you come from? Lady Albedo? Or Lady Demiurge? Or..."

Upon hearing the familiar name, Kousaka Kyosuke quickly interjected, wanting to further solidify his credibility and avoid being exposed: "It's the livestock farm, Lord Demiurge's livestock farm."

"Over there? Hehe, that must be tough. Lord Demiurge's ranch has more stored grain than ours, but the way they feed the pigs makes their blood dry and tasteless."

The vampire sang with ecstasy, “Ah~ Lady Shalltear, our great progenitor, she invented the method of domestication that makes the blood of pigs the most delicious. This is truly the best of times, ah~”