After muttering to himself, Ainz put on an act of twisting his shoulders.
When activating Super-level magic, it was also impossible to move freely, only to stand like a wooden statue waiting for time to pass.
In order to make use of the time, Ainz took out a curved metal plate from thin air. It fixated firmly to his arm after he put it there. The metal plate had a row of numbers which changed with every passing second.
Without the need for further explanation, it was a wristwatch.
Ainz put his thumb on the metal plate, touching the text on the display.
『Momonga-oniichan! I’m setting the time!』
A voice pretending to be a naive girl penetrated the surroundings. This kind of voice would seriously make people nearby raise their eyebrows.
“…… Why can’t this watch’s voice be turned off……”
Ainz voiced out a complaint, but this was merely postulation. The voice could be turned off in the settings, but Ainz had never turned it off.
The watch’s voice was from the creator of Aura and Mare, the Guild member Simmering Teapot.
If he turned off her voice, this item would be no different from an ordinary watch.
The reason why she would put her efforts into making such a voice which would make others raise eyebrows, was mainly to make fun of Ainz.
The creator of Shalltear Bloodfallen, Peroronchino, was her younger brother, who was on good terms with Ainz. As such, Simmering Teapot saw Ainz as her younger brother’s friend, leading to this result.
However, it might not be a prank either.
She would often perform voice acting for the role of loli characters in H Games. The weird voice just now was also that of a loli. Therefore she may only be using her work-related voice inside.
Realising that he might come across his sister’s voice when he set out to purchase H Games, his desire to go through with the purchase declined rapidly. Remembering his companion’s complaints on this issue in the past, Ainz smiled.
“…… I agree. If I heard Simmering Teapot’s voice when browsing the internet, I would be shocked too.”
After his demonstration of affection towards his absent Guild friends, he proceeded to pull out several flat sticks approximately fifteen centimetres long each from thin air. Each plank had carved words, inscribed with 「Tsukuyomi」, 「Bow of Houyi」, 「Earth Recovery」, 「The Female Sensei’s Iron Fist of Wrath」.
On his waist there were several slots for holding scrolls. He silently memorised the order of these compartments, then carefully and slowly placed the sticks inside.
These preparations took a while, and by the time they were complete the magic’s blue light was even stronger. It was at the state where it could be launched.
“Then, let us begin.”
Having prepared himself, Ainz revealed a look of determination—
“Super-level magic— 「Heaven’s Downfall」”
Chapter 5 — PvN
Part 1
— A noise could be heard, a sound like sticking a burning torch into a pool of water.
The magic that transcends level— it was as if the sun had manifested on the earth’s surface, dyeing the surroundings in white.
This scene of certain death probably lasted around five seconds. However, it felt dozens of times longer.
Before long, traces of the white world disappeared. after the heat dissipated, the effect had drawn a circle that completely changed the surrounding scenery.
Outside the area of effect, everything was left untouched. The trees remained the same and the land teemed with life, thanks to the nearby forest. It was the unchanged— the normal world.
On the other hand— everything inside the circle had been charred black, a surreal land of death.
The immense heat had obliterated all the plants in the area, and only smoldering tree trunks remained. Amongst the blackened surface, there were spots where the land had turned vitreous. Even now, pillars of smoke were scattered about.
Ainz stood just barely outside the area that permitted no survivors. From within that area, he felt a ghastly presence pierce through his body.
The source was just one person.
Who else could survive temperatures that eradicated all life?
“Kaka— ahahaha—.”
A strange voice mixed with a grinding noise, an unimaginable sound that made one clench their teeth, flowed into Ainz’ ears.
The sound had come from the crimson spot in the world of black.
With smoke rising from her body, as if to say that this wasn’t enough to kill her, Shalltear Bloodfallen laughed. Her scarlet eyes were filled with killing intent as she glared directly at Ainz.
“Ainz-sa — ma—! That was pretty painful—!”
Shalltear slowly placed one foot forward, forming a crack along the charred earth.
She closed her distance to Ainz by a step, then another, and swung the Spuit Lance she held in one hand. The sound as it cut through the air was a testament of the fact that she could still fight.
A magic caster displayed his true strength in a long range battle. For Ainz, who was not strong in close combat, narrowing the distance would only put him at a disadvantage. However, instead of quickly retreating, he spoke to Shalltear with an imposing attitude, like a champion waiting for his challenger.
“It was a boring gift, but how did you like it Shalltear?”
“Ahahahahaha!’
From the bottom of her heart, Shalltear laughed happily.
“It was amazing! I can’t believe I have to kill someone with such tremendous power, Ainz-sama!”
“…. ’sama’ you say…. Shalltear, why do you still address me with honorifics? Who is your current master?”
“You say some strange things. It’s obvious that I would call you Ainz-sama, the Supreme Ruler. And my master right now is….”
Shalltear wore a large frown. It was a look of confusion.
“….Why am I fighting with Ainz-sama? No, that’s not it? Because I was attacked? But why did Ainz-sama attack me? ……Because I was attacked, I have to use my full strength and kill? Why?”
Before long, as if Shalltear had come to some conclusion, the smile from before returned to her face.
“I don’t really understand, but since Ainz-sama attacked me, I have to kill you!”
“…. I see. …. I understand your condition now….”
“Ara? What’s wrong, Ainz-sama? You seem tired. Do you think you can win against me like that?”
“Hmph. You seem to be misunderstanding something. Do you truly believe that I — Ainz Ooal Gown, will lose to the likes of you? There is no defeat for 『Ainz Ooal Gown』. Shalltear, you will be the one to kneel before me.”