Chapter 558: Lao Gu Declares War on the Bahas Empire!

The Skull Barrier is a fifth-rank spell, yet it can withstand a single powerful instantaneous attack.

Thus, Lachesis’s strike, infused with magical power into her magic sword, was successfully blocked by this Skull Barrier.

And immediately after blocking Lachesis’s magical slash, Yuli revealed physical capabilities utterly unlike her refined, intellectual appearance.

As a monk, her physical prowess is the strongest in the Pleiades!

As the ground beneath her feet shattered instantly, Yuli’s figure shot forward in an instant, nearly reaching Lachesis’s face, and slammed her palm—covered in green metal armor—straight at Lachesis.

“Floating Sword Array—!”

The magic sword Ziliniram is massive; its swing is unwieldy at close range, so behind Lachesis were several other short swords controlled by magical energy.

“Clang—————!”

As Yuli’s palm struck, Lachesis swiftly formed a sword shield with her floating sword array in front of herself.

But the next instant, a massive airwave erupted from Yuli’s palm, instantly piercing through the floating sword shield and blasting Lachesis backward.

Air Burst Palm is Yuli’s own class skill; as a high-level monk, she has mastered not only “fajin” power techniques but also “qigong.”

The so-called “Air Burst Palm” concentrates one’s cultivated qi into the palm and releases it in a single burst to generate a shockwave.

With just one strike, Lachesis, blasted by the airwave, bled from the corner of her mouth.

Realizing her opponent’s level and strength likely surpassed her own, Lachesis no longer hesitated: she plunged her magic sword Ziliniram into the ground before her and drew the second magic sword bound by sealing bandages at her waist.

Magic Sword Apophis—this was the second magic sword Lachesis obtained after passing the Eight Despot Guardians’ trial.

This sword is far stronger than Ziliniram, even significantly enhancing the user’s magical power and physical attributes.

But to gain this power, one must pay a price: the sword’s energy will plunge the user into a state of “chaos.”

In simple terms, it means losing one’s sanity…

As a divine warrior, Lachesis possesses the ability to wield magic swords, but because this sword’s power is too great, she had been unable to control it—hence why she kept it sealed until now.

But the current situation clearly leaves no room for further consideration.

Watching Yuli charge forward with a punch, Lachesis, now wielding her unsealed magic sword, her eyes turned red in an instant, gripped the blade tightly, and slashed down at her opponent!

“Boom—————!”

The instant the fist met the blade, the ground around them shattered instantly, and cracks spread outward like a spiderweb from the point of impact.

Watching the center of the explosion, Lao Gu’s expression remained impassive, though inwardly he could not help but feel a flicker of surprise.

Lao Gu could see clearly: Yuli had truly unleashed her full strength, with no signs of holding back.

And that human woman, the betrothed of the kingdom’s third prince—no matter what methods she used, the fact that she could briefly stand against Yuli was already astonishing.

Isn’t it said that the kingdom’s strongest warrior is General Gajeef Stolnoff?

Lao Gu now strongly suspects the kingdom spread this rumor purely to mislead others.

Lao Gu had met Gajeef Stolnoff before; he must admit the man’s character and conduct were truly impeccable.

But if you claim he’s the kingdom’s strongest warrior, Lao Gu could just slap him right across the face.

First there was King Shioro, then the kingdom’s third prince, now this Lachesis—who among them couldn’t easily crush Gajeef Stolnoff?

What the hell is this “strongest warrior”? If the one fighting Yuli right now were the kingdom’s so-called strongest warrior, the first “Air Burst Palm” would’ve already sent him to his grave.

Under the control of the magic sword, Lachesis was like a madwoman—but she did manage to hold out against Yuli for thirty minutes thanks to the sword’s power.

When the battle ended, Yuli Alpha knelt before the Bone King in shame, apologizing and believing she had brought dishonor to Nazarick.

“It’s fine, Yuli Alpha. You’ve done well.

I simply misjudged the opponent’s strength—I never expected that human woman to be this powerful.”

When the battle ended, the other members of the Azure Rose rushed to Lachesis’s side at once and helped reseal the magic sword.

Though Lao Gu had long since lost his humanity, when it came to keeping promises, he was utterly reliable.

The slain “Four Strategists” were revived, and Lao Gu permitted Lachesis to take them all with her.

As they departed Nazarick’s Great Tomb, Emperor Gilknifer proposed forming an alliance with Lao Gu’s group—but Lao Gu flatly refused.

Lao Gu even insisted that, for the empire’s invasion of their territory, the empire must cede a city as compensation—or they would come themselves to settle accounts with the empire!

On the return journey, Gilknifer was utterly distracted the entire time.

He had originally planned to feign alliance with Ainz Ooal Gown, then secretly unite with the Church, the Kingdom, and the Holy Kingdom to launch a campaign against Ainz Ooal Gown.

But now the outcome was clear: his desire to play both sides had been seen through by that undead creature, and the undead now intended to make the empire its first target.

“Lord Ibiruai, you’ve seen the strength of Ainz Ooal Gown and their manipulation of life, correct?

Ainz’s ambitions won’t stop at the empire—whether it’s the kingdom, the church, or the holy kingdom, all will eventually become his victims.”

Therefore, in my capacity as Emperor of Bahas, I propose convening a congress of nations. I beg you to ensure King Zanak of the kingdom and the kingdom’s third prince attend.”

Gilknifer had intended to say these words to Lachesis, since though she was an adventurer, her other identity was nearly equivalent to half the royal family.

But after forcibly using a magic sword she couldn’t control, Lachesis had been mentally exhausted and had remained unconscious since the battle—so Gilknifer had no choice but to turn to Ibiruai.

“I will relay your words to the kingdom, but whether they will accept your request, I cannot guarantee.”

Ibiruai fully understood the emperor’s state of mind—being targeted by such monsters, if the other nations stood idle, the empire would be finished.

(End of Chapter)