[Forbidden Area Teleportation] is a high-tier special skill from the War Priest system. Once its effect is activated, other teleportation methods within the skill's range cannot be used. Only by employing the War Priest's high-tier special skill, [War Teleportation], can it be breached. Of course, if the high-tier War Priest who launched the skill can be killed, the teleportation blockade will be immediately lifted.
However, to cover this weakness, Kael specifically arranged ten LV85 High-Tier Angels to protect the War High Priest. Even if a level 100 player suddenly appeared, it wouldn't be easy to kill him.
"Finally, there's one more concern..." Kael stared intently at Ainz and Albedo, who were flying low. Just as he was about to launch an attack, he suddenly felt an overwhelming chill engulf him. He was shocked to see a white energy clock behind Ainz and immediately knew what was happening.
"Damn it, I fell for this trick..." His body lost strength and collapsed, but Kael wasn't panicked at all. He awaited his resurrection with a smile on his face, confident in his [The Twelve Labors of Hercules].
On the other side, Sebas Tian, Victim, and the battle maids hiding in the ruins of the cemetery temple rushed out from the lair beneath the temple after receiving notification from Demiurge. Demiurge also fell from the air at the same time, landing gracefully.
All of Nazarick's hidden members in the cemetery gathered around Ainz at this moment, forming a tight defensive formation. Since Ainz gave the order to retreat, Demiurge immediately used [Greater Teleportation] to take everyone away.
However, as soon as the skill was activated, a blocking force immediately interfered and the teleportation magic circle collapsed, startling all of them. Ainz was shocked to see this. He looked at the white-bearded old man surrounded by dozens of high-tier angels in the air and said in a deep voice, "That must be the War High Priest. As long as he's here, we can't use teleportation magic to retreat."
"Ainz-sama, let me, Demiurge, and Victim attack that target!" Albedo immediately requested, her fighting spirit rekindled. Among all of them, only she, Demiurge, and Victim possessed flight capabilities without requiring props.
The battle maid troop's level was too low, and they could basically only be used to block shots or perform some auxiliary tasks. They were not suitable for participating in such high-intensity battles. Although Sebas Tian was a dragonoid and possessed certain transformation abilities, Ainz currently had no MP and needed a reliable person to ensure his safety. Therefore, the task of assassinating the War High Priest could only be completed by the three of them.
Momonga also knew that now was not the time to be sentimental. Seeing Kael about to revive, he immediately agreed to Albedo's request.
"Use Victim's special skill to kill that target in the shortest possible time. Demiurge, then use [Greater Teleportation] magic to take Albedo and evacuate together!"
"Yes!" Albedo and the two others obeyed in unison, nodding with determination.
Then Demiurge took Victim from Sebas Tian and rushed towards the high-tier angel group in the air with Albedo.
At this moment, Kael had regained consciousness from his resurrection state. After seeing Albedo and the two others' actions, especially Victim being held by Demiurge, his first reaction was, Tenth Tier: [Summon Angel]!
[Archangel of Dedication] and [Archangel of Judgment] appeared beside Kael at the same time, ready to defend. He only had time for this move before Albedo and Demiurge surged in front of the War High Priest and the high-tier angels.
Victim, hiding in Demiurge's hands, successfully broke free and flew out. A high-tier angel sensed the approaching enemy and swung the staff in its hand, preparing to attack. But this action was in vain.
Victim's tiny body emitted a bright solar glow, then exploded the next second!
An energy wave spread from Victim's body. Wherever it passed, the high-tier angels were instantly bound tightly by three light circles. Even Kael, not far away, was not spared, caught in the invisible trap.
Albedo and Demiurge accelerated their pace, completely disregarding the high-tier angels blocking their way, all while preparing their strongest moves.
However, as they passed through the human wall formed by the high-tier angels, they suddenly lost sight of the War High Priest.
How could this be!? Both were suddenly shocked and looked around for the War High Priest, confusion clearly etched on their faces.
Seeing them looking around, Kael, bound by the powerful skill unleashed by Victim at its own cost, smiled. Battles are a test of intelligence, and this statement makes sense.
Now that he knew about Victim's existence, how could he not be wary? The Sanctified Cherubim's special skill could cause friendly targets to nullify enemy-released skills. Just now, he had asked the Sanctified Cherubim to use this special ability to protect the War High Priest.
As for the War High Priest...
A massive teleportation magic circle appeared in the sky. The next second, more than seventy High-Tier Angels flew out from the magic circle and quickly charged towards Ainz and his companions, turning the battlefield into a living hell.
"Oh no! It's a trap!!!" When Demiurge saw this, he immediately realized something was wrong and hurriedly flew towards Ainz below, "Albedo! Protect Ainz-sama's retreat path with all your might!"
"Good!" Albedo also realized the gravity of the situation. After landing on the ground, she said "Excuse me" to Ainz, then immediately carried Ainz and flew away quickly, escaping the angel's onslaught.
A large number of high-tier angels locked onto Ainz and launched attacks with magical beams. For a moment, Demiurge, Sebas Tian, and the entire Battle Maid Corps tried their best to protect the Supreme Being's evacuation, using magic and skills to defend themselves, or directly fighting with their own bodies. The scene was truly heroic, their sacrifice palpable.
Kael looked at the Nazarick members risking their lives to protect the retreat path, and his heart remained calm, devoid of emotion. A group of enemies that can be resurrected after being killed. Even if you're cut into eighteen pieces here, they can still cut you with a machete when you meet again next time.
Instead of having time to empathize with others, you might as well think about how to ensure you don't get caught in the same situation next time.
"That Victim skill has a long control duration. Could it be the same skill as [Divine Bonds]?" After struggling for a while, Kael felt that the energy binding on his body showed no signs of weakening, and he couldn't help but complain inwardly.
As a binding skill that could penetrate full resistance to movement hindrances and block the use of magic and items, Victim's effect was clearly stronger than [Divine Bonds] because it was group-based. If he hadn't been summoned creatures to protect him and was attacked by concentrated fire from enemy forces, he would surely have died.
It seems I'll have to be careful with Victim in the future, so I don't get overturned in a ditch.
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