Ainz Ooal Gown Expeditionary Force

"Alright, no problem. Leave it to us."

The three replied in unison. Momonga looked at the other companions, thought carefully for a moment, then said,

"The combat group must formulate suitable battle strategies based on the intelligence, strengthen training, and improve the team's coordination."

"The logistics group must ensure sufficient supplies so that every member can act without worries."

"No problem."

The others readily agreed as well.

As the elder, Bukubukuchagama decided to give Momonga a little test and raised a question.

"What should we do if something unexpected happens during the operation?"

Momonga had naturally considered that already, and he answered without hesitation.

"That's when everyone needs to stay calm and adapt to the situation. But remember, the team's safety always comes first. We are one whole, and we must never abandon a companion under any circumstances."

"Momonga, don't worry. We'll definitely give it everything we've got."

Seeing everyone filled with fighting spirit, Momonga's heart brimmed with anticipation.

"Good. Then everyone, make your preparations. In three days, when the new version updates, we march on the Great Tomb of Nazarick!"

Over the next two days, the entire guild became busy. Nishikienrai and the other two gathered intelligence everywhere, the combat group trained diligently, and the logistics group carefully prepared supplies.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye, and the long-awaited day of the new version update finally arrived.

Momonga stood at the front of the guild hall. Behind him stood the fully equipped but low-spirited guild members.

Mu Fengyu, Bukubukuchagama, and Herohero stood to the side, filming with all sorts of recording equipment.

With Momonga at the front, they lined up behind him in order of height. Covering his face with one hand, Momonga asked sheepishly,

"Is everyone ready?"

...Several crows flew overhead. No one answered.

Mu Fengyu, who was fiddling with the equipment, irritably patted the camera and pointed at them.

"Hey, hey, how can you be like this? Show some spirit! This is our guild's first group event. Looking so lifeless isn't a good sign."

Peroroncino glared at the three of them and asked angrily,

"Why aren't you three joining the formation?"

Mu Fengyu helplessly waved his hand along with the other two behind him. They said in unison,

"We don't have legs. There's no way for us to keep up with the formation."

Peroroncino was left speechless by their answer. Momonga merely smiled helplessly and quickly tried to smooth things over.

"Don't get angry, don't get angry. Think of all the equipment Yu sponsored. Think of the effort he put into this event."

However, everyone's morale remained low. They clearly did not want to perform such embarrassing poses.

Seeing this, Mu Fengyu could only switch forms and call the other two into the formation. He promised,

"Once we finish filming, everyone will get one extra ultra-rare data crystal. After we clear the Great Tomb of Nazarick, I'll make NPCs that each of you like."

The moment he finished speaking, everyone's spirits instantly rose. They all took a step forward, turned their faces sideways toward the front, and shouted,

"Set out!"

??? Mu Fengyu's face was full of question marks.

"Seriously, are you all that practical? I'm talking to you about feelings, yet you insist on talking to me about money."

Peroroncino walked up beside Mu Fengyu, hooked an arm around his neck, and said with a grin,

"Yu, we're talking about data crystals. Stop using feelings to taint pure money."

Mu Fengyu kicked him far away with a dark expression. Peroroncino staggered from the kick, but quickly ran back with a grin.

Watching this scene, Momonga shook his head helplessly and said,

"Alright, stop fooling around. Since everyone is so fired up now, let's set out!"

Led by Momonga, the group marched grandly toward the Great Tomb of Nazarick.

Along the way, everyone chatted and laughed, and their earlier gloom had long since vanished.

They first arrived in Helheim, passed through the Purple Poison Swamp, and carefully crossed the Crystal Plains.

The Purple Poison Swamp was filled with a pungent stench. Its thick toxic mire made every step difficult, and a single misstep could leave one trapped within, unable to escape.

But with everyone helping each other, they managed to get through without incident.

On the Crystal Plains, sharp crystal clusters like blades could be seen everywhere, refracting dazzling light and making it difficult to tell direction.

They had no choice but to slow down and cautiously search for a safe path.

"Watch your footing, everyone. Don't get cut by the crystals."

Nishikienrai and the others, who were scouting ahead, called out reminders.

Along the way, they avoided all kinds of monsters and bypassed countless traps. Even with the various items Mu Fengyu had provided, they still tried to keep themselves in the best possible condition before entering the dungeon.

At last, they successfully crossed the Crystal Plains.

Before them now was a small island in the swamp. Crossing it would bring them into the labyrinth, and thanks to the scouting of Nishikienrai and the other two, the safest route through the labyrinth had already been mapped out.

Although they encountered wandering monsters from the labyrinth several times along the way, they followed the route and emerged safely. Outside the labyrinth, broken gravestones lay everywhere.

Further ahead was the instance area of the Great Tomb of Nazarick. To restore the HP and MP they had spent along the way,

Bukubukuchagama and the others respectively cast the tenth-tier divine spell [Nature's Shelter] and the tenth-tier spell [Phantom Deception].

In an instant, the ground before them began to rise, forming an underground fortress. Above it, a faint layer of mist spread out, disguising the ground to look as it had before.

As everyone entered the underground fortress, they found a vast empty room inside. The ceiling was like being outdoors, allowing them to see the sky.

Looking at the sky, Peroroncino said,

"From above, this tenth-tier spell would be completely exposed. It always feels unsafe."

Blue Planet said,

"Didn't it have all sorts of defensive and invisibility spells added to it? It's actually very safe."

"I heard it was designed to deal with enemies occupying the high ground, but no matter how I look at it, it feels like we could be surrounded."

"Yeah, but I heard this safe house can withstand a single Super-Tier spell."

At that moment, Ulbert cut in disdainfully.

"That information is false. There's recorded footage proving it was once pierced through in a single strike by the Super-Tier spell [Sword of Damocles]."

Siyou Qilong raised his hand and said,

"That Super-Tier spell is an exception, right? I learned it too. After all, that Super-Tier spell is meant to be used against buildings. I only learned it because the captain said it would be very effective if we ever attacked other strongholds."

Bukubukuchagama clapped her hands and said,

"Alright, everyone, listen up. Next, we'll switch to the raid formation for assaulting the Great Tomb of Nazarick."