"Why should we fight for the nobles? What reason do we have to sacrifice our lives for this cruel, unequal world? Is there any point in a world where light cannot be seen? If our lives could be used for something more meaningful... Yes, we must become warriors of the new world!"
No. 1 began to act. Originally, the Kingdom's soldiers were commoners who had been forcibly conscripted; their morale was low, and they were even extremely resistant to going to the battlefield. Combined with the combat power displayed by the enemy, the despair of an impossible victory, and the cruel slaughter before them, their spirits broke instantly. At this time, No. 1 used the effect of the Sacrifice Ritual to release his Gospel over a wide area. Those whose willpower failed the immunity check were immediately brainwashed and became members of the Goddess Cult.
"Wake up!"
Gazef was tied down by his own subordinates.
As the commander of the allied forces, he received special treatment from No. 1, and the
adjutants by his side were all forcibly brainwashed into becoming members of the Goddess Cult and joined the ritual.
"I have never been as clear-headed as I am now, Warrior Chief. I admire you, but unfortunately, your methods cannot change the situation of the commoners. As long as the royal family and nobles exist in this world, commoners will never have the chance to live a happy life. I will no longer be misled by your impossible dreams. Only destruction can change all of this, because this world is beyond saving!"
"Have you forgotten your lover and children!?"
"How could I forget! I promised to give them a better life, promised to give them happiness, but those days would never come! Because I am just a commoner. Look at yourself, Warrior Chief; even a figure like you cannot improve any of this. You cling to unrealistic dreams, but did that old waste ever think of doing anything for you when he saw you being framed by those animals?!"
"I will not allow you to insult His Majesty! It's not too late to turn back now. Do not be controlled by the enemy's spells. Think about it—if you do this, does it not matter what happens to your wife and children next!?"
"There is no need for such concern, because you will die here. Next, that waste of a King and those subhuman animals will all die together!"
The adjutant's face showed a relieved smile, a look of letting go of all obsessions, as if he had found salvation. Gazef saw this expression and knew it was impossible to persuade him. He had been completely brainwashed, and now the only way to help him was to kill him.
"I will take care of your wife and children!"
"There's no need for that!"
Bang! The two clashed swords. Gazef's original strength was above the adjutant's, but at this moment, the adjutant had the Blessing of the ritual, and after the power increase, his attribute values had surpassed Gazef's. However, even if his attribute values were higher, the Warrior Chief still had the advantage in swordsmanship.
But there was more than one adjutant being controlled; other trusted subordinates of the Warrior Chief were also controlled. Even if Gazef's swordsmanship was superior, facing multiple masters with higher attribute values at the same time, Gazef was suppressed and unable to act for a while, let alone command the army.
Not far from this battlefield, the young knight in silver-white armor was surrounded by several comrades who had also been brainwashed. The usual Jealousy erupted without reservation at this moment, hostile towards him, the "lucky one."
"How dare a good-for-nothing like you step onto the battlefield? Do you think that just because you're a bit lucky and wear high-grade equipment, you can achieve great deeds on the battlefield and become a national hero? Don't joke around, just looking at a good-for-nothing like you makes me sick to my stomach! A person without talent or self-awareness, someone like you should just be the princess's dog! Yet you still dream of marrying the princess or something. Seeing a good-for-nothing like you riding above us makes us feel even more that this country is beyond saving!"
"You...Ugh!"
Clem was easily knocked to the ground. If the enemies hadn't wanted to kill him so easily, he would already be dead. The gap in strength was too great; he couldn't even keep up with his opponents' attack speed.
"Don't worry, we'll send the princess's family down to reunite with you later, hahahaha."
That kind of thing... absolutely, absolutely will not happen!
Clem looked at the enemy with fierce eyes.
But the opponent saw his stance, merely sneered, and then thrust a sword. Clem tried his best to block it, but when he swung his sharp sword, the opponent instantly changed direction, easily bypassing his counterattack.
Watching the approaching sharp blade.
Clem felt cold all over.
No, I can't win at all.
Swish!
"Ugh!"
The knight attacking Clem had his neck slit by a suddenly appearing person, who then threw him into the chaotic battle, and an explosion contributed a new sacrifice to the ritual.
Clem looked at the mysterious master who had appeared before him.
This figure was someone he had seen in that earlier image—a cult member who had invaded the Ainz Ooal Gown guild! Clem looked at Number 10 in astonishment.
Number 10 looked at Clem and nodded, saying, "That's right, it's you. The person Number 1 wants me to protect. I advise you not to offer meaningless resistance. Number 1 wants to see you... no, Lakyus wants to see you. You might understand better if I put it that way."
"Prin-princess?!"
"She should be an Archbishop candidate, but that doesn't matter. Do you want to come with me willingly, or do you want me to knock you out and take you? Choose for yourself."
Clem couldn't believe the news he heard. Princess Lakyus was actually a Bishop of a cult—even an Archbishop candidate—how could such a thing be true? Because, because that princess was so kind, so thoughtful of her people, how could Princess Lakyus join such a cult that wanted to destroy the world!
"Clem, you brat! Damn it, you guys over there, get away from him!" The Re-Estize Kingdom's Adamantite-ranked Adventurer team, Blue Rose, was coming to reinforce. Although their primary target for reinforcement was the Warrior Chief, Clem was an acquaintance, so they couldn't just stand by and watch him die.
Number 10 said coldly, "If you don't make a decision quickly, they will die by my hand. Although even if they don't die by my hand, they will die next in
Number 1, your princess's plan."
"I'll go with you."
Clem knew that the man was telling the truth. Although the Blue Rose team was strong, the man gave him a completely different feeling.
Moreover, he really wanted to know about Princess Lakyus's situation. He hoped that Number 10 was lying to him, but he knew even more clearly that he had no value to be lied to; Number 10 had no reason to deceive him.
Because on this battlefield, he was completely useless and could die at any moment.
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