Because using the only trump card without fully understanding the opponent’s ins and outs often spelt defeat. In fact during PVPs, obtaining victory by using Super-level magic at the start of battle was rare.
However, Ainz’ first move was Super-level magic.
There was no anxiety or confusion on that face, only a calm light in those empty eye sockets.
A huge three-dimensional, dome shaped magic about ten metres in radius was activated with Ainz at the centre.
The magic emitted a white light, and texts or marks of translucent patterns floated into existence. These patterns were continuously shifting and dazzling to look at, changing shape every second.
If cash items were used, the Super-level magic could be activated instantaneously, yet Ainz did not do so. His eyesight moved away from Shalltear and turned to survey the surroundings.
“No ambush ……? Or are they still standing by the sidelines? Surely this moment should be the best opportunity for them to attack?”
A magic casters’ defensive abilities would drop when activating Super-level magic. Furthermore all the caster has to suffer is a certain amount of damage for the magic to be automatically cancelled.
As such, basically every time Super-level magic was activated, there would be several companions to protect the caster. That also meant that now was the perfect time to attack the unprotected Ainz.
However, there was no change in the surroundings.
“Could it be that I was overcautious?”
Ainz smiled then shrugged.
Although it had only been a hunch, by now Ainz was certain that Shalltear hadn’t been placed there as bait, she had truly been discarded.
“Seriously, what happened here. Hey, I’m not omniscient, of course I do not possess the power to see through everything. If I did, then the situation wouldn’t have become like this.”
After muttering to himself, Ainz put on an act of twisting his shoulders.
When activating Super-level magic, it was also impossible to move freely, only to stand like a wooden statue waiting for time to pass.
In order to make use of the time, Ainz took out a curved metal plate from thin air. It fixated firmly to his arm after he put it there. The metal plate had a row of numbers which changed with every passing second.
Without the need for further explanation, it was a wristwatch.
Ainz put his thumb on the metal plate, touching the text on the display.
『Momonga-oniichan! I’m setting the time!』
A voice pretending to be a naive girl penetrated the surroundings. This kind of voice would seriously make people nearby raise their eyebrows.
“...... Why can’t this watch’s voice be turned off……”
Ainz voiced out a complaint, but this was merely postulation. The voice could be turned off in the settings, but Ainz had never turned it off.
The watch’s voice was from the creator of Aura and Mare, the Guild member Simmering Teapot.
If he turned off her voice, this item would be no different from an ordinary watch.
The reason why she would put her efforts into making such a voice which would make others raise eyebrows, was mainly to make fun of Ainz.
The creator of Shalltear Bloodfallen, Peroronchino, was her younger brother, who was on good terms with Ainz. As such, Simmering Teapot saw Ainz as her younger brother’s friend, leading to this result.
However, it might not be a prank either.
She would often perform voice acting for the role of loli characters in H Games. The weird voice just now was also that of a loli. Therefore she may only be using her work-related voice inside.
Realising that he might come across his sister’s voice when he set out to purchase H Games, his desire to go through with the purchase declined rapidly. Remembering his companion’s complaints on this issue in the past, Ainz smiled.
“...... I agree. If I heard Simmering Teapot’s voice when browsing the internet, I would be shocked too.”
After his demonstration of affection towards his absent Guild friends, he proceeded to pull out several flat sticks approximately fifteen centimetres long each from thin air. Each plank had carved words, inscribed with 「Tsukuyomi」, 「Bow of Houyi」, 「Earth Recovery」, 「The Female Sensei’s Iron Fist of Wrath」.
On his waist there were several slots for holding scrolls. He silently memorised the order of these compartments, then carefully and slowly placed the sticks inside.
These preparations took a while, and by the time they were complete the magic’s blue light was even stronger. It was at the state where it could be launched.
“Then, let us begin.”
Having prepared himself, Ainz revealed a look of determination——
“Super-level magic—— 「Heaven’s Downfall」”
—A noise could be heard, a sound like sticking a burning torch into a pool of water.
The magic that transcends level— it was as if the sun had manifested on the earth’s surface, dyeing the surroundings in white.
This scene of certain death probably lasted around five seconds. However, it felt dozens of times longer.
