Creator God Tima's Overlord Journey

"First, we had to consider the possibility that it was a forgery," Albedo said. Ainz had thought of that as well.

"If we used information-gathering magic, we should be able to trace it back, and then..." Albedo hesitated. "I don't think this is a plot by the Slane Theocracy against Lord Ainz."

In other words, it was simply a letter inviting the adamantite-ranked adventurer Momon.

"Then, did they invite only Lord Momon, or did they invite other adventurers as well...?"

"That's right. That's what we need to find out." Ainz made a mental note of it.

Coming to discuss this with Albedo had indeed been the right decision.

"And then... I think we should ask for Lady Aya's opinion," Albedo said softly. As she spoke, one hand quietly brushed against her wing.

Black feathers had grown back, covering the brand on her wing—but even if it could no longer be seen, the indelible mark remained.

"Aya? Hmm... yes, we should do that." Ainz said, completely unaware of Albedo's little gesture.

Oasis

To the northwest of the Dragon Kingdom lay Lotran Province, centered around the Carlxius Fortress Complex. As the front line against beastman invasions, Lotran Province was directly governed by the Dragon Kingdom's central authority and was a rather unique administrative region.

More than half of the Dragon Kingdom's troops were stationed here. Several fortress cities, including Carlsius City, faced one another across the plains, forming a "Great Wall" against invasion.

Southeast of the Dragon Kingdom stretched vast forests, while the climate grew increasingly arid toward the northeast. The Carlsius fortress-city belt essentially served as the dividing line: villages and farmland lay within it, while difficult-to-cultivate grasslands lay beyond.

The Dragon Kingdom's ancestors had likely built fortress cities here with land usage in mind. Although grasslands could also support animal