He showed an expression of interest.
"You..."
He stood up and stepped down from the throne, his long golden hair flowing behind him.
His left and right pupils were different colors, and his face was cold and beautiful.
The man's attitude exuded an arrogance born of habitual command.
His eyes were fixed on the long, black and white hair that cascaded down from the edge of the shoulder armor.
"Hmm? What's going on? Those eyes... are they human?... Hmph, I'll have to confirm that."
The man's aura of oppression seemed to grow stronger, as if his body was swelling.
Certain Death remained silent.
She stood there, her silver armor gleaming coldly in the dimly lit hall.
Long, black and white hair fell from the edge of her shoulder armor, obscuring her face.
But Higashino Makoto could see that her hands were trembling.
The kind of urge to act immediately.
Certain Death's fingers tightened around the scythe at his waist, "Charon's Guidance."
"Hohoho--This is the first time I've been able to withstand this aura!"
Decem Hougan walked up to Certain Death, stopped, and looked down at her—he was two heads taller than her.
Looking at Certain Death, who remained unmoved by his aura, a glint of excitement flashed in his eyes.
"Perfect! You are my greatest creation! So that's how it is, with humans? Perhaps there's a greater chance of having powerful offspring with humans?"
"It seems I should spend more time interacting with humans in the future."
Decem Hougan spoke with great enthusiasm, as if he were evaluating a perfect product.
"By the way, since you and I are both so powerful, our offspring will surely be even more powerful. Hehehe--"
"Be grateful, for I will bestow upon you the blessing of bearing me children!"
The hall fell silent.
Ainz's red eyes gleamed through the gaps in his helmet, carrying a dangerous glint.
I just checked the other party's vitality using the Life Essence, and the conclusion is that it's around level 70.
That's somewhat interesting.
Kurumi's right eye narrowed slightly, and the smile on her lips disappeared.
Narberal released her hand from the hilt of her sword, preparing to draw it.
Higashino Makoto looked at the guy in front of him, feeling very dissatisfied.
They're even more arrogant than me!
It seems there's no need to probe into memories anymore; trash should just be thrown in the trash can.
Higashino Makoto looked at Decem Hougan, his dark eyes devoid of any emotion.
"Let's confirm one last time, you are the Elf King, right?"
The Elf King turned his head, his eyes filled with displeasure.
"Ha... I'm truly astonished. What did you learn from your parents to survive to this day? As the king of this country, standing above all the Forest Elf... at the pinnacle of this world, Decem Hougan Hogan, is there anything more important than remembering my name?"
"Even if you bring the womb that is so important to me before me, I cannot forgive such a heinous crime! However, I am in a good mood, so how about I grant you the right to commit suicide? Now kneel down and thank the king for his mercy!"
Higashino Makoto did not answer.
He simply raised his right hand, spread his five fingers, and a ball of golden light appeared in his palm.
That was energy formed from magic.
Decem Hougan's smile froze.
"It seems you have refused the favor of a benevolent king."
This guy is definitely out of his mind.
Or is it that because they are so powerful, they have lost all vigilance?
"By the way, with your abilities, you could easily repel the Slane Theocracy's soldiers, right? Why aren't you making a move?"
Ainz suddenly spoke up from the side.
After all, this guy is the king; perhaps we can learn some experience in ruling a country from him.
"Huh? Why do we have to do it this way? You seem to have misunderstood the concept of a king. A king is a supreme being to whom his subjects should serve, not someone who exists to take care of his subjects. The actions of a superior towards his subordinates are acts of compassion. Understand? Compassion is something you ask for, not something you demand. Even if you don't receive anything, you must still be content."
Upon hearing this answer, Higashino Makoto felt that the Elf Kingdom of this country were truly pitiful.
Higashino Makoto retracted his right hand, and the golden light dissipated.
A one-hit kill would be too good for this bastard.
He turned his head and looked at Certain Death.
"Certain Death."
Certain Death raised his head, his heterochromatic black and white eyes looking at him.
Do you want to kill him?
When Higashino Makoto's perverse sense of humor kicks in, it's like discovering an anthill when you're about to step on a cockroach.
I suddenly want to see Certain Death and the Elf King fight.
Certain Death remained silent for a moment.
Her voice was soft, but firm.
I've been thinking about it for a long time.
Having said that, the spear-scythe "Charon's Guidance" slid from his waist and unfolded in his hand.
The combination of a gun blade and a scythe creates a bizarre yet elegant form, resembling the Grim Reaper's scythe that reaps lives.
I'll kill you!
Decem Hougan stared at Certain Death, a complex glint in his emerald eyes.
It wasn't fear, it wasn't anger, but rather... anticipation.
"You dare to attack me, the supreme being?"
He laughed, a laugh tinged with a twisted, morbid emotion.
"Very well. Let me see just how strong you are. If you are strong enough, I may grant you a special pardon."
There was no answer from Certain Death. She raised her spear and scythe, her long, black and white hair flowing behind her, and her silver armor gleaming coldly in the dim hall.
Then, she moved.
The sound of metal colliding with flesh echoed in the hall.
Decem Hougan, who instinctively dodged, had blood streaming down his face; the blade had only grazed his cheek, but he hadn't suffered much damage.
After all, in terms of health points, the reduction in his stamina was negligible.
He touched his bleeding face, not seeming too concerned.
"I'm a little surprised. You can actually make me bleed... When was the last time? Decades, no, centuries ago? I see. It seems your boasting is indeed backed by some ability."
"But their attitude towards the King was truly disrespectful. However, one could also call it Fortune. Be joyful, for I will show you here the true extent of the difference in your strength. This is discipline."
The ground trembled.
Like the receding tide after a wave has crashed on the beach --
The dirt that filled the floor rushed toward Decem Hougan.
During this time, the clumps of mud around Decem Hougan had coalesced into a huge object.
That form is an element that both Ainz and Higashino Makoto recognize.
Not only did Nabe hear Kurumi cry from beside her, but Nabe also seemed quite surprised.
It turns out to be a Primal Earth Elemental!
This is an elemental monster with a level exceeding eighty.
However, among the same type of elemental units, those positioned on the defensive lack a game-changing weapon.
No, or perhaps precisely because of this, its defenses are greatly enhanced, making it difficult for ordinary physical attacks to defeat the earth element, which possesses extremely high metal resistance.
The Primal Earth Elemental swung its massive fist, formed from quicksand, and slammed it down hard on the spot where Certain Death was located.
Monsters above level 80 are absolutely invincible enemies for the vast majority of people in this world.
It's a walking natural disaster.