Listen up, everybody!
If I die in this fight, this guy is your new chief!
And I won't accept any objections, protests, or other noise!
Come at me like you're gonna kill me!
Out of everyone I've ever fought before, you're in the top grade.
Indeed.
Very well.
And if I die...
Yeah. I'll let your female go unharmed.
She's not "mine" yet.
Hmph, you're really making a bid for her, aren't you?
Is that plant monster really that fine a female?
Extremely so.
I'd like to see for myself.
If I win, I think I'll undress her before returning her.
Then it seems I now have an especially powerful reason not to lose.
You're really head-over-heels for her, aren't you?
Yeah, I'm head-over-heels.
Ha! Then beat me, and prove it!
That's what I intend to do.
Ha-ha, you survived that, huh?
You're a monk?
What's the matter?
Aren't you going to use that ability Frost Pain has?
Long ago, I was beaten by the one who wielded it.
These are the wounds I received at the time.
If you activate it, you might be able to beat me.
Sorry, but I don't plan to use it.
Hmm, what are you, too stingy?
After you've exchanged blows with me, do you still think I'm that way?
No, you're not.
Sorry, you didn't deserve that.
But if you aren't going to use it, then here I come!
Iron Skin!
GO
CRY
GO
CRY
GO
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Damn it!
I've lost!
Are you okay?
I'll cast some healing magic on you, right now.
Middle Cure Wounds.
Hey, now you're making me jealous.
Would you mind healing me too, white stuff?
Okay, okay.
It hurts quite a bit.
Feels like I got frozen to the bone.
Frost Pain carries a chill in its blade,
and it delivers a little bit of cold damage to those struck by it.
That's why you just kept taking his attacks, right?
I thought that if you didn't use that ability it has,
it would be just another cold sword.
Now that both of our wounds have been healed,
would it be okay if we got down to business?
Yeah!
Or it would be, but first, drinks!
We can ease these annoying talks with alcohol!
You get me, right?
No, I don't!
Hey, plant monster.
Have you finished talking?
Broadly speaking, yes.
So what are you going to do?
Huh?
We're gonna fight, of course!
You really are a fiend for fighting.
Don't flatter me; you'll make me blush.
So, can we win?
I don't know.
Do you remember the words of that monster that came as a herald?
Sorry, I was asleep.
It said to us, "Offer a desperate resistance."
That's galling.
They're looking down on us right from the start.
That's right,
our foe holds us in complete contempt.
That's an indication of how much force they must possess.
Which is why we're going to obliterate their hubris.
Ha! Nice!
But even if we give their pride a good thrashing,
I don't think it gains us anything.
I think I would prefer holding on to life, even if it's in chains.
I want you to listen to all this carefully.
If we're under their rule, we may not even be able to do this.
But maybe we can.
Isn't that right?
I'm not so sure.
I doubt that any being who would watch on in enjoyment as we die
would have any mercy.
True enough.
What I'm trying to say, though,
is don't get killed.
I won't. Not until I hear your answer.
Ho, it's coming into sight.
Yeah, that's the Razor Tail village, the apparent first target.
Those from the other villages are probably already there.
This is all more than I can resist.
Welcome back, my little brother.
Yeah.
I've returned with good news, Brother.
Hmm...
What's the deal with the plant monster?
This is the female I love.
With a mind toward marriage—
I see.
So much for "I can't get married."
You just didn't have anyone you were in love with, right?
Now then, I am the chief of the Green Claw tribe, Shasuryu Shasha.
Those we sent out as scouts have just returned.
Why don't we go listen to their detailed report?
The enemy's main stronghold is in the forest.
They number just under around 5,000.
Small Fang Tribe
Chief Sukyu Juju
Their main force consist of zombies and skeletons.
We did not locate the one who appears to be the army's leader.
Hmm, our forces number roughly 1,300.
They outnumber us by over three to one.
So we just have to take on three or four of them each, right?
That's a cinch.
First, we have to establish a chain of command.
Should we form brigades centered around the chiefs?
No, we should have a separate unit consisting of only chiefs.
Hmm...?
Plan is to make... elite unit?
Razor Tail Tribe
Chief Kyuku Zuzu
That's right. The enemy's numbers are great.
It may be necessary to go after their leader.
And if there are any stronger foes,
we'll need to strike them with smaller, elite forces.
But that will leave our side without commanders, too, won't it?
All right,
what if we have the separate unit issue orders from the rear to the head hunters,
coordinating things as the situation demands?
Four days until the enemy strikes.
We don't have a moment to waste.
Message.
Attention all forces. Advance!
I see, so Cocytus has started his advance.
Yes. According to Entoma's message,
everything is not exceeding our expectations.
As you ordered, Lord Ainz, Cocytus himself is not heading out,
and they are attacking with only the forces they have been given.
I see. It's not exactly the outcome I wanted,
but the question is, what will we get out of it?
There they are.
Listen up, all of you Lizard Men!
We recognize that the enemy is great!
However, there is nothing to be afraid of!
For the first time in history, our five tribes have formed an alliance!
It is through this alliance that we have become one tribe,
and the ancestral spirits of the five tribes will protect us all!
Let us defeat the enemy, and offer victory to the ancestral spirits!
To war!
They're using the cavalry to get behind them,
surround them, and wipe them out, is that it?
I think it's time for us to make our first play, as well.
Shoot them!
Are they thumbing their noses at us?
I can't seem to make sense of them.
Is it possible that they don't have any commanders?
So does that mean they think they just needed greater numbers?
They're mocking us!
Still, we should reduce the enemy's numbers as much as possible, while we can.
Tch, I wanna get out there, too!
Patience, Zenberu.
Just be patient until the enemy's leader appears.
We can't afford to reveal the elite unit yet.
I can't believe they can summon Swamp Elementals in such a short time.
Working together really is an amazing thing.
Indeed. After that last war, we did exchange small bits of information.
After this incident is over, there are more things I'd like to try.
Right, Zaryusu.
I underestimated the Lizard Men's morale.
Message.
Demiurge...
Yes, my friend. What in the world has caused you to Message me?
As it happens...
I see. So what would you like me to do?
I need some advice. If this defeat is mine alone, I can accept it.
However, I can't do anything to disgrace the Supreme One.
Does Lord Ainz really want you to win?
What? What do you mean by that?
I mean, why did Lord Ainz raise an army of such low-level servants?
Perhaps...
Lord Ainz wished for you to think for yourself,
and gather some intelligence to help you pursue victory?
It could be part of a plan to promote your awareness.
Additionally, the name of Nazarick was never put forth.
And you were forbidden to move on them, as well.
Which would mean...
Hmm? Demiurge?
Cocytus, I apologize, but something has just come up.
I wish you victory.
It's too late to do anything now, isn't it?
Then there's no choice but to send in the reserves.
I'm giving you an order, Elder Lich in command.
Advance! Show the Lizard Men your power!
Okay, carry the seriously wounded to the village.
The rest of you, follow us—
Run! That one isn't like the other enemies up to now!
You all head back and tell the chiefs and Zaryusu about this!
We'll buy you some time!
I, Iguva, will secure His victory.
It looks like we're up this time, that's for sure.
Yeah, that's a powerful one. Is that the army's commander?
Even if it isn't, there's no doubt he's their ace in reserve.
Right. But how are we going to get near him?
It looks like he has a magic range of about 100 meters.
You're right. That's what we can do.
Zaryusu...?
Fools. You think that slow-moving beast can traverse this distance?!
Insufferable brute! Die!
Why won't it stop?!
Why does it keep coming?!
Icy Burst!
Wha—?
Thanks, Rororo.
Impossible!
Icy Burst!
Shoot as many as you like! I'll dispel them all!
In that case, take my thunderbolts! Lightning!
Let me handle this.
Resistance... Massive!
You saved us!
Ha-ha, no sweat.
Summon Undead 4th!
I am Iguva, an Elder Lich in the service of the Great One.
If you bow your heads, I will make your deaths painless.
In that case, here is your answer:
We refuse!
Then realize that you have rejected my final offer of mercy
as you suffer a death racked with anguish!
No, only your return to the world of the dead is inevitable, Iguva!
Forward, Zaryusu!
Know terror! Scare!
Lion's Heart!
Zaryusu!
Pestiferous fool! Lightning!
Crusch!
Light—
Too slow!
Magic won't help you at this range!
Don't underestimate me, Lizard Man!
Zaryusu, I'm finished here! You take it... from... here...
Middle Cure Wounds!
You won't best me!
I won't have you looking down on me!
Area-of-effect magic, at this range?
No!
Icy Burst!
Hmph, you only hurt yourself, not knowing that cold doesn't work on me.
Now, where is he...?
I-I am a servant created by the One!
I will not be brought down...
...by something like this!
Die, Lizard Man!
Rororo...
Zenberu...
Crusch...
Impossible! How can you move?!
You monster!
You're... finished!
Lord... Ainz...
...forgive... me...
Our gratitude to you!
Lord Cocytus,
Lord Ainz is calling for you.
Understood.
Nicely done.
But it truly was a close one.
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Next Episode
Having driven away the undead army which threatened their way of life,
the Lizardmen celebrated their victory.
Meanwhile, the defeated commander Cocytus was called back to Nazarick.
He meekly voiced his deepest regrets to his master.
Faced with Cocytus's apology, Ainz declared he did not intend to rebuke him for his defeat.
Chapter 4, Army of Death.
What shall you gain from this experience?