Choose One of Two

"So weak. They're basically the same as the soldiers from before."

Outside the illusion barrier, Naiyuan and the other two floated in the air, watching everything below in silence.

Seeing the soldiers within the barrier on the right, Herohero sighed in exclamation.

The only one who was slightly stronger was only around level 30 according to his detection magic, and even that level 30 was only achieved thanks to the ring the person wore on their finger.

Based on the memories of the previous soldiers, this level of strength should be known as the Hero Realm in this world, representing the most important combat power of a nation.

The three of them felt speechless at this. This was their greatest combat power?

Herohero remarked that if they were all like this, he could solo this world by himself.

"This side is actually a bit interesting. I didn't expect it to really be an Archangel Flame."

On the left side of the barrier, Momonga looked at the robot-like creature with some surprise.

The name of this creature was Archangel Flame. It sounded impressive, but it was actually the lowest-tier monster in the game. Back when Naiyuan and the others were in their newbie phase, they would kill hundreds of them every day.

"That's exactly what I'm confused about. I was shocked when I saw this in the soldier's memories earlier."

"Why would monsters from the game appear in this Otherworld?"

Herohero also looked at everything with a strange expression. They had clearly transmigrated, yet they were still seeing monsters from the game.

"Nothing to think about. We'll find out once we devour their supreme commander."

Naiyuan interrupted the two who were deep in thought and said nonchalantly.

"Oh? There's a spatial fluctuation. Someone is teleporting in."

A ripple in space caught the attention of the three. Under their gaze, a pitch-black Gate manifested in the air.

Three figures clad in different colored armor stepped out from it.

"It's Sephis, Shalltear, and Albedo."

Seeing the familiar figures, the three knew that the Floor Guardians had arrived.

"Momonga-sama, apologies for our late arrival."

Seeing Momonga, Albedo, who was clad in armor, immediately beamed with joy. She flew directly to his side, her eyes staring at Momonga with infatuation.

"Herohero-sama, I have come to protect you."

Shalltear also arrived at Herohero's side. Looking at his slime-like body, she seemed to be fantasizing about something in her mind.

Sephis, meanwhile, flew in front of Naiyuan with a look of apology.

"Father, I..."

"Alright, Sephis. Let the past be the past."

Sephis saw Naiyuan's figure and was about to say something, but Naiyuan waved his hand, cutting him off.

"You will always be my child, Sephis, so do not dwell on it."

Naiyuan smiled slightly. When he saw the expression on the other's face, he knew that he had already come to terms with it.

"It seems Demiurge did a good job."

Naiyuan thought to himself. It appeared that his decision to have Demiurge speak with Sephis earlier had been a wise one.

The three of them spoke with the Floor Guardians for a while, informing them of their plans.

"As expected of Herohero-sama, obtaining information about this world so easily."

Shalltear looked at Herohero with an expression of admiration as she spoke.

"It was alright, just alright."

Herohero said with a modest wave, though it was clear he was very happy. After all, Shalltear was a total beauty, and being praised by such a beauty, Herohero couldn't help but feel a bit carried away.

[Communication]

"You look like you're having a great time, Herohero."

"Solution plus Shalltear, tsk tsk. Having one on each arm is no problem at all."

Opening the internal chat, Naiyuan teased.

He didn't feel any jealousy; he was actually quite happy for his friend.

"That's right, Herohero. You could say you're a winner in life now."

Momonga also chimed in with a laugh. He was all too familiar with Shalltear's current demeanor; it was exactly how Albedo acted toward him.

"Haha, it seems I am the protagonist now. Naiyuan, you'll have to show me some respect from now on, or maybe one day my strength will skyrocket, and you'll find yourself beneath my heel."

"And the same goes for you, Momonga. Work hard under me, and I guarantee you'll be living the high life."

Herohero wore the look of a man who had suddenly come into power, speaking with brazen arrogance to the two of them.

"Momonga, it seems someone is starting to get a bit full of himself. We should find an opportunity to teach him a lesson."

Hearing Herohero's words, Naiyuan didn't get angry. Instead, he looked at Momonga with a meaningful expression and sent a telepathic message.

"Indeed, he needs some drilling. Otherwise, I'm afraid that if he goes out like this one day, he'll end up getting himself killed."

Momonga fully agreed with Naiyuan's message.

Herohero was currently the spitting image of the villains in the novels he had read, and Momonga was genuinely worried that if the man stepped outside, he would run into some hero and die a glorious death.

Herohero, currently feeling quite pleased with himself, had no idea that his two friends were already planning to teach him a lesson.

"My three lords, shall we begin now?"

Albedo looked down at the soldiers within the barrier, her eyes filled with nothing but cold indifference.

In her eyes, being able to offer their lives to the Supreme Beings was the greatest honor of their existence.

"Let's go. I am quite curious about this world."

Naiyuan flew down first. He was indeed curious about this world; although he had watched the anime before transmigrating, he had only seen two seasons, and the third season only had a trailer when he crossed over.

He only knew that this world contained beings like the True Dragon Lords who could contend with players, as well as World Items left behind by past players.

He was unaware of any other information.

Six figures flew downward, passing through the barrier without a sound and landing inside the barrier on the left.

Based on their observations, the high-ranking officers on this side should know a bit more—after all, they possessed an Archangel Flame.

At this moment, inside the barrier on the right, the Warrior Captain, who was pacing in circles, had no idea he had just walked away from the gates of death.

Inside the left barrier.

Countless humans dressed as priests were frantically commanding the Archangel Flame to launch magic attacks in all directions, attempting to stop the invisible enemy.

Ever since they realized that no matter which way they walked, they would end up back at the starting point, they knew they had been struck by magic and were completely trapped.

"Damn it! How could we be trapped so suddenly? Who is it?"

"Should we summon the highest-tier angel? But the enemy hasn't appeared yet; it's not the right time to summon it."

Nigun observed the surrounding environment with a grave expression. As the Captain of the Sunlight Scripture of the Slane Theocracy, he knew that being trapped like this made them nothing more than lambs for the slaughter.

He had to remain vigilant, ready to face an enemy that could ambush him at any moment; after all, he was the supreme commander.

Although he knew his personality was flawed and he was somewhat arrogant, he still knew how to feel fear. If the enemy could trap them without a sound, they could just as easily kill them.

He held a Magic Sealing Crystal in his hand. At the slightest sign of movement, he would activate it to summon the highest-level angel and quickly eliminate the enemy.

Unfortunately, the summoning duration was limited; otherwise, he would have wanted to summon an angel immediately to forcibly break the barrier.

"My lord, there are figures in the sky."

Just as Nigun was contemplating what to do, a soldier's voice filled with surprise came from beside him.