"Renz-sama, it seems like this lower life form noticed the uniqueness of your technique"
Since the Black Hole pulled everything in its radius evenly, it created a smooth haft circle hole on the ground
It indeed seems peculiar it's as if it's polished, a huge contrast to the uneven and messy soil around it
"Do you think they have sensed what I was doing earlier Albedo?"
Since Albedo contacted me about the same time I noticed the ninjas outside, I figure she must have been watching me through the mirror of remote viewing
"Yes, it seems like that's the case, Renz-sama. Ah! So you were deliberately letting others sense our presence to entice them into entering the portal?"
"Ha-hahaha –ha" Hearing Albedos' confirmation, I couldn't help but laugh wryly, as I confirmed that it was indeed my fault
"Yes Albedo, it is exactly as what you said"
I sighed in my heart and hoped that they were the only ones who managed to sense the portal as I pretended that I indeed planned it all
"You truly are amazing Renz-sama" Then Albedo started hugging me, completely ignoring the ninjas on our doorstep
I watch the ninja roam around the cemetery
Then remembered that since The Great Tomb of Nazarick is designed to fend off invaders on their original world, naturally it has different layers of defence mechanism
I looked at Sebas to my side, and I asked him, "Sebas, do you know how to activate the defence mechanism on that place?"
He bowed "Yes My Lord"
I gazed into Kurenai and the others, and a heavy resolve settled within me
I believed that sometimes, protecting all those around me required walking a darker path and embracing a villainous role to serve as a shield for everyone living here in The great tomb of Nazarick
I need to harden my heart to face this world's unfairness and cruelty and accept that there will be times when becoming the villain is the price I need to pay for everyone's peace and security
"Sebas, activate the defence mechanism on that place"
"I understood my Lord"
Hearing my order, Sebas walked towards the control centre located here in the throne room
The control centre's primary use is to activate all the defence mechanisms of all 10 floors of Nazarick along with the cemetery which serves as its entry point
"Are you planning to test them first Renz-sama?"
"Yes Albedo, let's see how powerful they are compared to us"
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I started focusing on the ninjas
And try my best to read their lips through the mirror of remote viewing
The ground in the cemetery suddenly erupted like a volcano but instead of lava, undead skeletal creatures came out of it
The ninjas stood frozen in disbelief as they looked at the ground all around them now filled with skeletons crawling out of their graves with fierce glint of bloodlust flickering in their empty gazes
Kurenai looked around in horror as she realised that her team members were scattered all around the cemetery
She shouted at the top of her lungs, 'Damit! We fell into a trap! Everyone prepare for battle!'
She is a thorny beauty as she started shattering skeleton after skeleton that launched an attack on her, she even kicked those who hadn't even managed to crawl out of the ground
The ninjas who were scattered around the cemetery were surprised and tried their best to regroup with each other, fighting their way through the sea of skeletal figures holding swords and shields
'Kurenai Sensei, There are too many Skeletons!'
'Why did they suddenly crawl out'
'They must have sensed us!'
'It doesn't matter! Destroy as many as you can! We can't let these skeletons flood Konoha!'
Kurenai launched shurikens, star-shaped projectiles with deadly accuracy, taking out a few skeletons before they even had time to react
'Thank goodness they aren't that strong'
'Where is Hinata?'
'She went towards the mausoleum on the other side Sensei'
Shino holding Kunais in both hands, sliced through the air, dodging the clumsy attacks of the skeletons as he shattered one after another
'Dammit we need to go there, she must have been surrounded'
'I'll take the lead sensei –"
'Hey Kiba! watch out!'
As the ninjas engaged in a fierce battle with the skeleton warriors, whooshing sounds filled the air as the skeleton archers fired arrows towards them
'fang over fang!'
Kiba's instinct kicked in as he used one of his techniques together with his companion Akamaru
They rotate their bodies and shield each other from the arrows raining in on them effectively protecting Kurenai and Shino from being hit by arrows
'Dammit! That is cheating!'
Kiba couldn't help but cry out as the skeletons continued to advance towards them undeterred by the arrows that hit them
Shino while looking apologetically said
'Forgive me, everyone, If my bugs didn't sense an anomaly in that area we wouldn't be in this kind of situation'
'Don't worry about it Shino, let's deal with these skeletons first and find Hinata'
Swarms of tiny insects swarmed toward a group of skeletons charging behind them, infiltrating their bony frames, targeting their joints, causing them to weaken
With a swift hand seal, Shino released a powerful insect-based attack, which caused the skeletons to be dismantled
-
Seeing this, I shook my head and asked myself, 'What's up with the weak ass, barely level 10 skeletons? Where are the ones wearing mythical equipment?'
I looked at Albedo wondering if she had changed some of the defences in Nazarick after the start of the original series since this is the only explanation about it
I should have known better that no one in their right mind would send creatures equipped with magical equipment to guard their lawn for obvious reasons, being targeted for easy loot would be one of them
I gently caress Albedo's head making her look up at me "Albedo, you should prepare yourself, I have a task for you" Then I look at Sebas from a distance "You too Sebas"
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On the other side of the cemetery
One ninja, Hinata, made her way towards the farthest mausoleum
Hinata uses her Byakugan, a special eye technique that can be inherited from blood
Seemed to notice a trace of Mana on the farthest mausoleum from the entrance making her investigate that place
The very mausoleum where I hide the 4 Death Knights
I wonder if Hinata with her agile movements would be able to defeat the 4 Death Knights which relies heavily on their defensive stats
Still, why does she even plan to go there in the first place? Does she think that the one controlling these skeletons is hidden there?
This girl seems to be relying too much on her plot armour
No wonder there was a famous saying 'Curiosity killed the cat', looks like this little kitten is about to experience it first-hand
Hinata adopted her gentle fist stance, her body radiating calm focus amidst the chaos as she faced the skeletons blocking her path towards the mausoleum
The skeletons lunged forward in unison, swords clashing against her agile movements
Hinata dodged swiftly, her speed making her a blur for the skeletons as she weaved through the skeletal onslaught
With precise strikes, she targeted their joints and skulls, shattering bone upon bone
One skeleton swung its sword, but Hinata sidestepped gracefully, delivering a swift palm strike to its ribcage, causing it to shudder and collapse into a pile of bones
Seeing this, the Death Knight's dimmed eye socket suddenly glowed blood red, even at a distance I started feeling the intense blood lust they were now feeling as I mentally ordered them to 'Go'
'Grwwaarrll!'
Seeing Hinata shatter skeleton after skeleton enrages the Death Knights prompting them to charge forward at Hinata
'I knew it, something is hidden here' Hinata said as she prepared to battle all 4 Death Knights by herself
She darted forward, her agility allowing her to slip past the first Death Knight's shield
With a precise strike, she aimed for the joints in his armour, exploiting the Death Knight's sluggish movements
The Death Knight roared in frustration, swinging his blade in a wide arc, but Hinata dodged gracefully
But soon after one Death Knight uses its towering shield to slam it towards Hinata hitting her, causing her to take a few steps backwards
Although a bit shaken up, it didn't dither Hinata as she launched forward while looking for an opening
The Death Knights who understood what she was planning followed her movement closely
Hinata tried to use brute force to test the strength of the shields of the Death Knights by directly attacking the shield with her powerful palms
Soon after, Hinata's eyes widened as all her attack did was form a small crack in the shield of the Death Knight and even more surprising is that the crack on the shield suddenly regenerate
The Death Knights used their numbers and surrounded Hinata
Hinata who seems to be waiting for this uses her technique 'Protecting Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms'
With a burst of graceful motion, Hinata unleashed her technique
A series of rapid, rhythmic palm strikes radiated outward, each blow infused with her chakra, creating a shimmering barrier of protective energy
The first Death Knight lunged, but her palm intercepted the attack, sending a shockwave that pushed it back. The second and third Knights tried to flank her, but her palms met their weapon and shield, dispersing their assaults
Her sixty-four palms moved in perfect harmony, creating a defensive web that nullified the Death Knight's strikes and prevented them from closing in
Suddenly the Death Knights turned into 4 black shadows on the ground