The effect of the World Item [The Twelve Labors of Hercules] was incredibly simple, allowing the user to be resurrected twelve times a day, removing all abnormal conditions, and restoring both health and magic points to 100%. For Kael, who possessed the [Holy Martyr] profession, the effect of this item was the most powerful enhancement to his personal strength, making him nearly invincible in battle.
With the aid of the [Holy Judgment Cross]'s short-term control effect, Kael had no hesitation and launched a relentless pursuit of Shalltear, whose HP was in the worst condition, his eyes gleaming with determination.
Maximize Magic: [Heavenly Light]!
Tenth Tier: [Wrath of God]!
Two high-tier spells were cast in quick succession, and holy light carrying immense power swept directly towards Shalltear!
[Impure Impact Shield]!
A wave of energy that dispelled attacks spread out, completely nullifying the power of the holy light. Shalltear immediately began to move, trying to evade Kael's further pursuit. Although she had just used [Greater Healing] to recover some of her health, if she continued to face such a fierce magical combo, the probability of her death would be very high.
Ainz and Albedo, also realizing this, dared not be complacent. One of them unleashed magic to disrupt Kael's actions, while the other attacked him at close range, trying to divide his attention.
Maximize Magic: [Gravity Maelstrom]!
The spinning energy sphere with super gravity came towards him, but because this magic would interfere with his actions, Kael did not confront it directly. Instead, he activated [Embrace of the Goddess] to form an energy barrier to offset it.
At this moment, Albedo had already rushed in front of him, her war axe raised.
Drink!
The succubus in damaged armor gripped her war axe with both hands and slashed at Kael's neck with all her might. Facing this attack, Kael activated defensive magic, [Grand Red Crystal]!
The full force of the war axe's attack was absorbed by a layer of magical light, as if it had pierced directly through Kael's body. The distance between the two was less than two meters. Kael could even see the expression of unparalleled shock on Albedo's face, then!
Tenth Tier: [Super Energy Cannon]!
The page of the [Ultimate Grimoire] glowed, and a magic circle appeared in front of Kael. A non-attribute super energy cannon struck Albedo and blasted her away.
After repelling the obstructers, Kael immediately searched for Shalltear's trace and found that the vampire was using her flying ability to try to escape the battlefield.
"Dream on! [Battlefield]!"
A sealing barrier was quickly deployed, but Shalltear's flying speed was still a bit slow, and she was blocked within the range of the [Battlefield].
The [Battlefield] can be destroyed. Kael was almost certain that there were still people from Nazarick waiting on the outskirts. He didn't have enough time and had to seize the opportunity!
Maximize Magic: [Vermilion Nova]!
Tenth Tier: [Holy Grasp]!
The magic cast by the [Ultimate Grimoire] could not be enhanced, but if the magic itself had a "guaranteed hit" effect, there was no need to worry. Kael directly unleashed two "sure-hit" magical attacks in quick succession towards Shalltear, solely to kill the vampire within the time limit and seize the World Item from her.
Red lotus flames instantly surged, and Shalltear had no way to dodge, taking direct damage from the fire. But just as the gigantic holy hand surrounded her and was about to close its five fingers, a dark red shockwave suddenly erupted from Shalltear's body, and the holy hand vanished in an instant.
[Impure Impact Shield], one of Shalltear's special skills, could dispel the opponent's attack magic.
"Damn loli! She's hard to kill!" Kael couldn't help but feel a little annoyed and prepared to continue attacking Shalltear.
At this moment, Ainz's attack magic had reached him.
Maximize Magic: [Thousand Bone Lances]!
A large number of bone lances bombarded Kael one after another, forcing him back repeatedly and compelling him to use defensive skills to block the subsequent attacks.
At this moment, Albedo silently came up behind him, her war axe swinging.
Drink!
With a full-force slash, the war axe instantly tore Kael's artifact-tier shirt, cutting into his flesh and blood, and the immense force sent him plummeting to the ground. With a loud crash, Kael smashed a large hole in the ground like a falling meteor.
After the attack succeeded, Albedo swiftly dived down, attempting to continue the close-quarters combat to restrain Kael's actions.
Triple Maximize Magic: [Cage of Light]!
Super-Tier Magic: [Purifying Light]!
No one could stop a full-tier Magic Caster who possessed abundant magical power and was fearless of death in pursuing a low-health unit. Although Ainz and Albedo used all their skills, even weakening Kael's HP to below 30% again, he finally seized the opportunity.
The Tenth Tier control magic blocked three people at once for three seconds. Kael decisively used the second opportunity to unleash Super-Tier magic. Terrifying purifying light filled the entire range of the [Battlefield] blockade and even directly shattered the barrier, sweeping away everything within it.
When the holy light dissipated and the burning sensation on their bodies began to subside, Ainz and Albedo saw a sight that filled them with rage.
Kael's artifact-tier upper garment was almost completely torn. He bent down and pulled out an hourglass containing bright red liquid from his completely torn bright red armor.
What about the vampire? Under the attack of [Purifying Light], Undead would suffer immense damage from holy attributes. Shalltear, already in a low health state, would have been burned to ashes without leaving any trace. She had fallen.
"Hmm? A World Item for world control?" After learning the information about the World Item in his hand through [Appraise Item], Kael couldn't help but feel a little disgusted.
The World Item [Hourglass of Doom] had the effect of choosing 8 debuff effects from a total of 100 and applying them to the enemy. As we know, World Items would grant their possessor a powerful buff, [World Protection], making the possessor immune to the control effects of other World Items. Therefore, among World Items, those with pure control effects had the lowest status.
For example, [Downfall of Castle and Country] was trash in the face of Ainz, who was equipped with a World Item and many Nazarick guardians. The most it could do was use the universal property of World Items to be indestructible against physical attacks.
"Well, it's better than nothing," Kael muttered. After tossing all of Shalltear's dropped items into his backpack, Kael activated the [Instant Armament] skill effect and replaced his severely damaged [Guardian of Saints] upper garment with the [Downfall of Castle and Country] in his backpack.
Then, he turned around and looked at Ainz and Albedo not far away.
Okay, you're the one!
Kael's gaze fixed on Albedo, his eyes burning with an incredibly aggressive fighting spirit. As long as the succubus was killed, the World Item [Ginnungagap] in her hand would belong to Kael.
The reason he didn't choose Ainz as his target was very simple. That old skeleton had the extremely rare Ring of Ainz Ooal Gown in his hand. After dying, he could be teleported back to Nazarick for resurrection. Not only would his level not drop, but the equipment he wore would also be teleported back, leaving only items of the lowest value at his original location.
In other words, if Kael were to kill this old man, at best he would get the worst return, and that would be a completely useless endeavor.
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