Ainz Ooal Gown: Noble Knight

He recalled that for NPCs, the highest priority was the "creator," followed by the guild and the guild leader.

After being transported to this world, Rune carefully examined the records of the Theocracy regarding the final falling out between the Eight Greed Kings in order to verify the authenticity of this setting in the other world.

After the Eight Desire Kings turned against each other, each side had guild NPCs following them.

The fact that NPCs choose the creator over the interests of the entire guild largely corroborates this setting.

However, is this setting universally applicable?

Would the members of the Great Tomb of Nazarick have a different reaction?

Furthermore, how much faith does Sebastian actually have in believing that Clem is the reincarnation of Touchme?

Even if Sebastian completely believes it, to what extent would he go for Tapimy's reincarnation?

To figure out these issues, Rune needs to conduct an "obedience test" on Sebastian.

This relates to the decision tree branch that Rune will subsequently take.

Rune took a few more steps forward, the pain from his wound causing him to frown slightly.

But at that moment

A huge figure suddenly rushed past from the side, its speed far exceeding that of Rune.

Gazok.

The boar-orc leader had somehow slipped out of Rune's sight and was now running wildly toward Tapimit at a speed completely disproportionate to his bulky size.

His pig-like eyes flashed with a frenzied killing intent.

Gazok had thought it through very clearly.

The lion-beastman captain's death was caused by the attack launched by the fallen human boy.

That incredible blow terrified Gazok.

Even though the boy had collapsed and looked extremely weak, Gazok was determined to eliminate this huge problem first.

After all, the human boy had just appeared to be seriously injured, but suddenly he unleashed his power and killed the lion-beastman captain, who was of similar strength to him.

The boar-orc leader, Gazok, did not want to repeat the same mistake; he wanted to take this opportunity to eliminate the threat.

As part of the unit responsible for covering the rear and defending the Dragon Kingdom during the previous great war, Gazok had never seen what the "dragon" looked like.

He had heard that the powerful dragon could disguise itself as an old human man.

Gazok was indeed taken aback when Sebastian suddenly appeared.

But the Orc King assured him that he would stall the dragon through negotiations.

and……

How could such a powerful dragon be kneeling on the ground and crying like that?

Gazok's pig snout exhaled a rough breath, and his hooves landed on the muddy ground, kicking up a small cloud of dust.

If dragons are like that, then even Zorc could slay them.

So he rushed forward, intending to kill Tapchimi along with Sebastian.

Then focus on dealing with the injured Rune.

In this way, even if the lion-orc captain is sacrificed, the task assigned by the orc king can still be completed.

The giant boar-tooth club was raised high and then slammed down towards Tapimy.

next moment

Gazok's upper body turned into a bloody mist.

He didn't even have time to scream.

That ugly boar's head, thick neck, and shoulders were all crushed by an irresistible force in the same instant.

The blood mist exploded in the air, like a blooming dark red flower.

The pig-tooth club was now only half intact, falling from mid-air and crashing to the ground.

Gazok's lower body remained standing in the same spot.

Two thick hind hooves of a wild boar supported half of its torso, and the cut at the body was unusually clean.

Then the severed body swayed twice before collapsing to the ground with a thud.

Sebastian remained kneeling on the ground, but now he had one hand free.

That punch just now was thrown "casually" by him.

The blood mist that filled the air when Gazok was shattered was precisely blown away by Sebastian's fist wind, drifting away from Tapimi without landing on the boy.

The boy's eyes were half-open, unaware of what was happening.

Sebastian had already withdrawn his fist, providing more support for Tapchimi's body.

Tears still clung to his wrinkled face, but his usually calm eyes remained focused on the boy in his arms.

The boar-beastman Gazok didn't even have the right to make him look up and look away.

It was as if the whole world consisted of only the boy.

Rune silently stopped in his tracks.

He was heading in that direction anyway.

But now, it felt like his feet were nailed to the ground.

Although Rune had already witnessed the battlefield left by Sebastian, the impact of seeing the attack in person was still terrifying.

In particular, judging from the completeness of the corpses, Sebastian's attack this time seems to have used even more force than when he defeated the Bear Orc tribe.

'That's really strong.'

Rune said this silently to himself.

He then looked at Sebastian's tear-streaked face.

Rune decided

Let's not bother Sebastian so soon.

Let the old butler savor the joy of this "reunion".

After all, Rune wasn't such a calculating person.

While it's important to conduct an "obedience test" on Sebastian right now, it's a rare opportunity for him to realize his dream, and it would be rather presumptuous to go up and disturb him like this.

Rune glanced at the half-dead corpse of the boar-orc leader.

He then thoughtfully took two steps back, leaving space for the master and servant.

The gazes of the surrounding Aindora cavalry were all drawn to this side.

Several veterans, witnessing the power of Sebastian's punch, gaped, their jaws nearly hitting the ground, and remained speechless for a long time.

"Is that Lord Sebastian's strength?"

"That's terrifying, one punch... and he blew that boar-man to pieces?"

"No, that boar-man was fighting Lord Aindora to a standstill just now..."

"Shh, keep your voice down."

The whispers were kept low, but Rune still heard them.

Rune didn't care. It was normal to be shocked by Sebastian's power, and he was indeed far from being Sebastian's match.

Since he didn't plan to bother Sebastian and Tachimi for the time being, Rune even had the leisure to start thinking about tonight's dinner.

He noted down the faces of the veterans who had spoken earlier. They had indeed worked hard today, and he knew he had to treat them to a special meal tonight.

"It's decided, we'll give them roast goose legs, the kind marinated in green vegetable juice, all-natural and organic."

Get rid of the little ideas in your mind about caring for soldiers.

Rune's gaze passed over Sebastian and Tapimi, and fell upon the fleeing orcs in the distance.

The remaining boar-beastmen and lion-beastmen fled like ants whose nest had been disturbed, heading towards the gray, hilly area outside the camp.

The smarter lion-orcs started running the moment they saw Sebastian.

Their weapons were scattered all over the ground; they only wanted to run as fast as possible.

Several slow-moving orcs tripped over the corpses on the ground. When they got up, they looked back to make sure no one was chasing them, and then staggered on to continue running.

Their leader is dead, and the enemy's strength is too overwhelming; they definitely can't win.

Rune did not order a pursuit.

At least not on the surface.

He turned his head and winked at Gehrman.

Gehrman's eyes lit up, a knowing smile spreading across his face. He nodded slightly to Rune and then quietly slipped out of the queue.

He walked slowly, as if he were going to relieve himself behind the tent.

But observant soldiers would notice that Gehrman had left in a direction that vaguely matched that of the fleeing orcs.

His figure quickly disappeared behind the half-collapsed fence at the edge of the camp, followed silently by a group of veterans.

Rune withdrew his gaze.

He wasn't worried that Gehrman would make a mistake.

Pursuing fleeing soldiers is not very risky, and besides, he doesn't care about the outcome of the pursuit.

Many of his comrades fell to the weapons of these orcs; Rune's true purpose was to let the territorial cavalry vent their anger.

The main objective of the Dragon Kingdom has been achieved, and the Orc Kingdom is no longer important.

Rune's gaze returned to Sebastian and Tapimi.

The old butler was still kneeling on the ground, his hands supporting Tapimi's shoulders, the light of his qi flowing in his palms, covering Tapimi's wounds.

Tajimi's face was pale, and fine beads of sweat glistened on his forehead.

But under the treatment of Sebastian Qigong, he has regained consciousness.