OVERLORD: The Second Supreme Being

"Let the Dead Archmage show the Lizardmen a glimpse of true power!"

After the undead army had been completely annihilated, a figure emerged from the edge of the forest—a one-eyed undead clad in a black robe: Iguva.

A massive fireball exploded among the gathered Lizardmen, instantly killing many of them.

After a brief discussion, the Lizardmen decided to send four water serpents to the front lines to shield their advance toward Iguva.

The serpents sprinted through the shallow pools.

Iguva launched multiple fireballs, but the water serpents pressed on relentlessly.

"Why? Why won't they stop?"

"Damn it!" Iguva clasped his hands together, conjuring a massive fireball.

Suddenly, a Lizardman leapt out from behind the serpents, brandishing a fan-shaped ice weapon.

A wave of frost shattered the fireball into harmless sparks.

Iguva unleashed another fireball, but it was also extinguished by .

"No matter how many times you try, I will block them all," declared Zaryusu, wielding the Icefang weapon.

"Then take this!"

A bolt of lightning shot toward Zaryusu.

A green-skinned Lizardman stepped in front of him.

"Unyielding Body!"

Zaryusu's ally, Zebrulu, activated a monk's defensive skill, successfully neutralizing the lightning attack.

Eight skeleton warriors, each level 20, emerged from Iguva's summoning circle.

"I am Iguva, Dead Archmage in service to the Supreme Beings. If you surrender now, I will grant you a painless death."

"I refuse," Zaryusu declared firmly.

"Then your death will be one of agony."

The skeletal warriors charged.

"Return to the world of the dead!" Zaryusu shouted at Iguva.

Zebrulu single-handedly held off seven skeleton warriors, fending them off despite his injuries.

"Succumb to fear!"

Darkness engulfed Zaryusu's vision.

"Lionheart!"

A white-scaled Lizardman dispelled the darkness for Zaryusu.

"Annoying pest!"

A lightning bolt struck Crusch, who fell motionless to the ground.

"Fire—"

"Too slow!"

Iguva tried to cast another fireball but was interrupted by Zaryusu's relentless assault.

"Don't underestimate me, Lizardman!"

Golden magical needles launched from Iguva's neck, barraging Zaryusu.

Every time Zaryusu attempted to strike, Iguva countered with a light needle, maintaining his distance.

"Heal!"

Despite her injuries, Crusch managed to lift her hand and heal Zaryusu's wounds.

"Zaryusu, it's up to you now," Zebrulu said, collapsing after defeating the last skeleton.

"Using magic at this range? No, wait—behind me!"

A powerful wave of frost erupted around Zaryusu, creating a dense ice fog.

"Hmph, don't you know that frost is meaningless against me, who dwells in endless death?" Then where are you?"

As Iguva turned, Zaryusu leaped high into the air and drove the Icefang weapon straight into Iguva's single eye.

"How could I, a servant of the Supreme Beings, fall here?"

Iguva staggered toward Zaryusu, clutching the Lizardman by the neck with both hands.

"Die, Lizardman!"

Zaryusu began to see flashes of his life—his comrades, and his beloved Crusch.

From deep within, a surge of strength awakened. He clasped his fists and raised them high.

"How… how are you still moving? You monster!"

With all his might, Zaryusu smashed the Icefang weapon deeper into Iguva's skull.

Shaking violently, Iguva uttered his final words:

"Supreme Beings… please… forgive me…"

And with that, he collapsed lifelessly.

Overhead, Peroroncino had been observing the battle from start to finish.

"Shalltear, if you were that Dead Archmage, would you have won?"

"Hmm… probably not. That Zaryusu guy had some strange power at the end. It wasn't normal; he was under mental suppression just moments before."

"Insight Vision!"

Zaryusu

Level: 32

"Level 32, huh?"

"Oh! We've won!" The Lizardmen below erupted into cheers.

"Let's go down and have a look!"

"Understood."

Shalltear and Peroroncino descended to meet Zaryusu.

The surrounding Lizardmen quickly noticed their arrival, turning their attention to the new figures.

"Who are you?" The Lizardmen raised their weapons and glared at Peroroncino.

"Who am I? I should be the Supreme Being he spoke of," Peroroncino said, casually snapping his fingers.

The World-Class Item, the Perfect Resurrection Gem, released its energy, instantly reviving the disintegrated Iguva.

The Lizardmen in front of Peroroncino were stunned.

"Master Peroroncino, I deeply apologize for once again failing to meet your expectations."

"It seems you've misunderstood something. I never expected you to win. You are merely a lowly servant, do you understand?"

"I am truly sorry, Master Peroroncino, for speaking out of turn."

"A powerful undead being, and yet he just a lowly servant!!!"

"Lizardmen, let's play a game!"

"Group Heal"

Peroroncino casually took out an item and cast a healing spell on the three fallen Lizardmen and the four water serpents.

Zaryusu, Crusch, Zebrulu, and the two-headed water serpents had their injuries fully healed, including their physical and magical energy restored.

"This... such powerful healing magic," Crusch exclaimed as she woke up, looking at Peroroncino in shock.

Peroroncino's gaze turned to Shalltear.

Shalltear raised a hand.

"Portal"

A large number of undead poured out from the gate.

Peroroncino transformed into the form of an humanoid.

"Lizardmen, the second round begins."

The Lizardmen all looked grimly at the 5,000 undead emerging from the portal.

End of chapter

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