"World-Class items... This is the most reasonable and probable explanation that I have right now..." Ainz spoke.
He turned to face Albedo, "It could also be the same individuals that brainwashed Shalltear into rebelling against us. We must keep that probability in mind. And this event, just further confirms my theory about the existence of World-Class Items... And the inevitable existence of the Twenties." Ainz added.
Albedo was just starting to understand the gravity of what this meant. World-Class Items were the epitome of power, especially the Twenties with their one-time use and random reapparition property.
"Albedo, I need you to dispatch a team of stealth operatives to investigate this event. As they are likely aware that their actions would draw attention, they may have established a temporary camp in the vicinity or sought refuge in a nearby country. Please ensure that our operatives conduct a thorough reconnaissance without being caught. Meaning that they have to operate while keeping a safety distance. As for the second option, I think that they'll go there." Ainz says, pouting at the empire on his world map.
"That's... The Barahuth Empire." Albedo remarked.
"Indeed, Albedo. It's possible that... no, I'm pretty confident that they will go there, to the Barahuth Empire—" Ainz was speaking his theory when suddenly he received a telepathic call from his assistant as an adventurer, Narbe, more known as Narberal Gamma, a pleiade battle maid.
"Umu. What is it, Narberal?" Ainz asked.
"Lord Ainz. The guild master has summoned you for an emergency meeting, should we go?" Narberal asked.
"Alright. I'll prepare myself at once and join you rapidly." Ainz said, leaving the call.
The Overlord got up from his seat and left the place, "I'll be taking my leave now, Albedo. Ainzack has summoned Momon to the guild and I must attend." Ainz spoke.
Albedo knelt in confirmation, "I heard you loud and clear, Lord Ainz. Please be careful, and safe travels." She said.
The assigned maid standing at the corner of the room also knelt in respect and as sign of goodbye.
Albedo and the assigned maid remained in Ainz' office while he instantly equipped his adventurer's armor using magic and prepared on joining Narbe for this emergency meeting.
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Meanwhile this was happening, Hiro and the workers of Foresight were already on their way back to the Barahuth kingdom. It represented the stationary place for Foresight so Hiro accompanied them there as he didn't have anywhere to go, while awaiting Akira's next orders.
"Honnestly, what you did back there Hiro... It was amazing, I have no words to express how impressed I am." Termite complimented with a smile.
"I must admit that it was a serious magical display." Roberdyck added.
"I agree with the boys. You were incredible." Imina also added.
"I... I'm happy I was of use
Arche however, didn't speak a word.
"That wasn't magic... I can't sense a single drop of magical power surrounding you , Hiro." Arche exclaimed, looking at Hiro.
"What do you mean by that?" Hiro asked, confused. Because in his mind that was indeed magic and nothing other than that.
"Ah yes, Arche has the ability to sense the magical power coming out of mages. The same as the one Fluder Paradyne, Barahuth's Mage Minister, posseses." Termite said.
"Ah alright, I understand now. That's normal, because my Master usually hides the potency of his strength. So I guess I got that from him." Hiro explained.
Arche sighs, she was expecting something more mysterious but in the end it revealed itself to be a simple stealth capacity.
"Ah, I understand now. Sorry for what I said." Arche apologized. Hiro assured her there was no problem.
After an hour of walking, they finally arrived at the entrance to the Baharuth Empire.
"It's amazing!" Hiro exclaimed.
"Indeed it is."
Suddenly, the world around Hiro seemed to stop as his Master appeared once again, "A-Akira?!" Hiro exclaimed.
"That's me! You're doing a very good job Hiro! But I'm expecting so action and some superbe fights!" Akira said, flying around him.
"E—Everything at its time Master... For now I'm learning about this world..." Hiro said.
"Hmmmm. Alright, but sooner or later you'll have to face the protagonist of the series, as well as his powerful subordinates. I hope you'll do a good job." Akira said.
"I...I won't disappoint you, Master!" Hiro assured.
Akira then disappeared. And everything reverted back to normal.
"This is our hometown so of course it's amazing." Termite said.
"Indeed. Baharuth is the only place that feels like home to all of us. Especially, Arche, her family controls an entire domain." Roberdyck said.
Arche turned to face Roberdyck and looked at him with a clear frown. "R—Roberdyck! Please avoid mentioning my family in public!" Arche demanded.
"But we're not in public right now, Arche. If it weren't for this bad boy, *he holds Hiro by the shoulder, the mercenaries would have gave us a real bad time!" Termite said.
Arche turned around, embarrassed. "I—... It's just that I'm not proud of my parents nor my status at the moment... That's why it'll be great if you stopped mentioning them." Arche said.
"I see. We'll I apologize for bringing up bad memories." Roberdyck apologized, earning a nod from Arche.
"Hey how about we stop the fighting and hurry up to the guild?" Imina suggested, smiling.
"I agree with Imina. Let's get going." Termite added.
They showed their IDs –including Hiro whom just created one– to the guards. With a green light, they entered the Empire.
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The Baharuth Empire is a country to the east of the Azerlisia Mountains and northeast of the Great Tomb of Nazarick. It was one of the countries that was made after the Evil Deities were defeated over 200 years ago. Three generations ago, the Empire was like the Re-Estize Kingdom, but the current Emperor changed it to an absolute monarchy by getting rid of a lot of the nobility. Each Emperor has been really good at ruling, and each new one has made the Empire better than the last.
And Jircniv Rune Farlord El-Nix was its current Emperor, commonly referred to as the Bloody Emperor due to his fearless and merciless purges of the corrupt and useless nobles within the Empire.
Jircniv is a genius, a bloody genius. And soon, he would have to face a threat like he's never seen before.
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CH. 184: How it Feels, To Lose IS OUT!!
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