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Silver-rank and gold-rank adventurers are at the level of ordinary soldiers or elites of a nation, but they are only equivalent to level eight to fifteen in "YGGDRasIL", and can only use second-tier magic.
Is second-tier magic very powerful? It's only so-so, barely enough to cause any damage.
Platinum-level and Mithril-level adventurers are both considered high-ranking adventurers, equivalent to levels sixteen to twenty-two in "YGGDRasIL", and are capable of using third-tier magic.
Only adventurers who reach this level can be considered true masters, whose third-tier magic cannot be ignored even by heroes.
Above them are the Orichalcum-class and Abrasive-class adventurers. These people possess top-tier combat power comparable to that of a nation, but their own level is only equivalent to level 23 to 28 in "YGGDRasIL". Most of them can only use fourth-tier magic.
As for the Heroic Domain that can use fifth-tier magic, in "YGGDRasIL", it is actually equivalent to level 29 or above.
That's right, despite being called the nation's top combat force, their actual strength is only level 29.
However, the highest level of "YGGDRasIL" is level 100.
This shows how terrifying a dimensional reduction attack Old Bones' appearance was for these humans whose highest level did not exceed forty.
Of course, this doesn't mean there aren't any beings in this world that could pose a threat to Ainz Ooal Gown. Dragons that once ruled this world, or even exceptionally powerful Dragon King-level beings, could also pose a threat to players of "YGGDRasIL".
Unfortunately, even if such beings exist, they do not belong to the category of 'humans'.
Human beings, with their frail bodies, are destined to be no match for those monsters.
It's quite sad, really. In the world of Mushoku Tensei, humanity has always been at a disadvantage.
The demon race possesses a variety of talents, the dragon race is incredibly powerful, and the human race struggles to survive in the cracks.
Even though every era produces brilliant geniuses, those geniuses are like shooting stars, streaking across the horizon and quickly disappearing from this world.
Human lifespan is far too short.
In just over a hundred years, from childhood to adolescence, from adolescence to middle age, and from middle age to old age, each stage lasts only a short ten years or so. However, compared to those demons and dragons who have long lifespans, ten years or so is really too short.
Thinking about this, Luo Ya couldn't help but feel a little sentimental.
To be honest, he himself doesn't know which category he belongs to right now.
Luo Ya could clearly sense that his lifespan had long since broken free of its shackles and no longer belonged to the realm of humanity.
But if you really want it, you probably still want immortality, right?
With a sigh, he didn't think about it anymore and returned to the village. Roya went to Gazef's side and looked at Gazef, who was resting in bed. Gazef had closed his eyes and looked quite tired.
"Honestly, it was supposed to be a friendly spar, but I've ended up like this." Roya couldn't help but complain, then reached out his hand towards Gazef and softly chanted, "Divine power is sweet sustenance, grant those who have lost their strength the power to stand up again 'Healing'."
A soft green light appeared in Roya's hand, and the green light flowed into Gazef's body through Roya's palm. Gazef's face flushed red at a visible speed.
In just a moment, Gerdoff's complexion returned to normal, and he looked quite healthy.
This scene greatly shocked the soldiers nearby.
Luo Ya did not linger. He casually gave the soldiers some instructions and told them that they could come find him if the other party woke up, before leaving.
When Gerdov woke up, half an hour later, the first thing Gerdov did when he found Roya was to hand over the ring he was holding.
In response, Gerdoff's explanation was quite straightforward: "If it were you, I would definitely be able to get through this crisis, so consider this as payment and give it to you in advance."
Without realizing it, Gerdov began to speak to Roya with considerable politeness, unconsciously adding honorifics to his words.
Roya did not refuse. He nodded slightly, took the [Dragon's Treasure] from Gazef, and then sat at the village entrance, looking around and waiting for the next wave of attacks.
As the sun sets, its afterglow turns blood-red, and the distant sunset paints the horizon in a vibrant orange hue.
In front of Kahn Village, on a plain that was once empty, a group of people suddenly appeared.
In this plain that should have been silent, a calm voice rang out: "The prey is in its cage; it's time to move out. Everyone, prepare yourselves!"
This is a tall man with ordinary features, an unremarkable appearance, a deep scar on his face, dressed in clerical robes, and eyes as emotionless as artificial glass.
He was Negan Gurid Luin, the leader of the Sun Scripture team, a special intelligence unit directly under the priests of the Slane Theocracy.
He is an elite among elites who can use fourth-order magic. Although he has not yet entered the hero realm, his strength is still quite formidable. He is only one step away from being able to use fifth-order magic. He is currently the strongest in the Sunlight Scripture.
Surrounding him stood dozens of people, dressed like him in clergy robes, exuding a powerful aura.
These people are all members of the Sunlight Scripture, each of them an elite human capable of using third-tier magic. If placed among adventurers, they would at least be platinum-level beings, undoubtedly high-ranking adventurers.
And it was this very group of people who gathered together at this moment. This time, as ordinary members of the Sunlight Scripture, they would, under Negan's leadership, officially capture the prey that had taken the bait.
Negan's gaze was deep as he looked into the distance. They could see many warhorses parked in the village, magnificent horses unlike those ridden by the disguised knights of the Slane Theocracy.
This is proof that the "prey" has been lured out and brought into the "cage" they have prepared.
Instead of taking action, he shouted to those around him, "It is time to dedicate your faith to God!"
As soon as the words were spoken, everyone's expression turned serious, and they began to pray silently.
The Slane Theocracy is a human nation with a strong religious faith. Its land area is approximately twice that of the Kingdom of Ri-Estize, and its total population is about 15 million, making it the most populous and strongest nation among the surrounding human nations.
Legend has it that about six hundred years ago, six gods descended from the sky and came to this world, establishing this country during a time when humanity was suffering from the oppression of other races.
Of course, only they themselves probably know what these so-called gods really are.
However, this also made the Slane Theocracy different from other countries. This country was steeped in faith, with six major gods as their beliefs. They established an extremely solid religious system, spread anthropocentrism, and rejected other races.
In this country, the highest-ranking person is not the king, but the head of the six sects, led by the Supreme High Priest—the six High Priests, who serve as the heads of state and manage the entire country.
In such a situation, a special force directly under the priests is essentially the same as one directly under the king of a country.
The Sunlight Cult is one of the six units directly under the priests. Their faith is deeper than that of ordinary citizens. Even when they are on missions in other countries, they will take time to pray to show their determination to dedicate everything to the Slane Theocracy and God.
After the prayer, Negan gave a clear order: "Surround the village of Kahn and completely annihilate the target, G.D. Stroronov, and the entire village!"
Yes, they had no intention of leaving any survivors. Although they were clergy, they didn't have many concerns.
This is also related to their country's doctrines, as there is a saying: what one does is not a sin, but an action that must be taken to welcome the dawn.
So everyone raised their hands and began to chant spells.
"Summoning of a Third-Order Angel!"
Strictly speaking, the angels in this world are actually a type of demon.
However, the Slane Theocracy believed that angels were messengers of God, beings that could only be commanded by believers in God.
As the clergy of the Sunlight Scripture unleashed this magic, magic circles appeared one after another in front of the open plain.
The third-tier angel summoning ability allows the summoning of angels with decent combat power. These angels already possess basic combat capabilities and can wield elements like fire as a means of attack.
As the summoning proceeded, angels with radiant, glowing wings and no gender were summoned from within the magic circle.
They exuded a sacred aura and wielded greatswords made of fire element. Judging by their appearance alone, they actually looked quite convincing.
Negan did not rush to act, but waited until all members had summoned the third-order angels before beginning to chant: "Summon the fourth-order angels."
This time, instead of an angel wielding a flaming sword, a giant angel wielding a mace and a round shield was summoned.
The colossal angel radiated a milky-white glow, and an extremely powerful divine aura began to spread outwards from him. This angel was much larger than the other angels, and the divine aura he exuded was completely different from the others. His divine aura was at least three or four times stronger than that of the surrounding angels.
This is a surveillance angel that Negan can only summon using fourth-order angelic summoning magic; it is a higher-ranking and more powerful being than the fire archangel.
If the power of the Flame Archangel is equivalent to that of a Platinum or Mithril adventurer, then the power of the Surveillance Angel is equivalent to that of an Orichalcum or even a Fine Steel adventurer.
The two are not even in the same league. With such an angel in existence, and more than a dozen third-order angels behind him, Negan felt that this time he was almost certain to win.
The plains were not far from Kahn Village, so such a move naturally attracted the attention of Roya and his group. Moreover, with such a large mobilization, anyone who wasn't blind could tell that the visitors were up to no good.
Negan glanced at the still calm village of Kahn, waited a moment, and then said to the people around him, "It seems the other side doesn't intend to launch an attack. Are they planning to hide inside and fight a defensive battle? Everyone, follow me and let's go!"
Negan led a large group of men toward the village. Of course, he didn't actually intend to play a defensive battle as Negan had thought. After glancing at the village and estimating the distance, he realized they were within casting range. Negan then said to his men, "Use fire magic to burn the entire village down. You think you can fight a defensive battle? You're dreaming."
The clergy behind him nodded, and he stretched out his hand, preparing to chant a spell.
Chapter 401 [Seventh Rank]
In a simple, large house, all the villagers had been gathered for refuge.
Gerdoff and his men stood at the doorway, forming a defensive formation that surrounded the entire house, making their defenses extremely tight.
Because the villagers inside were all people under Gerd's protection.
Despite the imminent battle, Gazeta was now enjoying some leisure time.
The soldiers nearby couldn't help but ask, "Sergeant, is this really the right thing to do?"
By doing this, he meant leaving Roya alone to face the enemies that should have been faced by Gerdoff and his group.
"Isn't it a bit inappropriate to send that person alone to confront the Sunlight Scripture of the Slane Theocracy?"
Another soldier asked as well, and it was clear that both of them were somewhat uneasy.
In response, Gerdov smiled and said, "It's understandable that you would have such thoughts, but this is not Roya's request. He said that with our strength, even if we went there, we would only be a hindrance. In that case, we might as well just protect these villagers properly."
Although that's what Gazef said, his subordinate was still somewhat uneasy. He asked hesitantly, "That's true... but can he really defeat the entire Sunlight Scripture by himself?"
This is not due to distrust of Roya, but rather because the opponent has a long-standing reputation.
The opponent is one of the six special forces of the Slane Theocracy. Their usual job is to annihilate villages of subhumans. To date, they have dealt with countless powerful non-human creatures and experienced countless battles, large and small.
They are not a single person, but a well-trained army. Facing such terrifying beings, is there really any chance of victory?
Even Gerdov couldn't say that he and his men could fight the enemy to a standstill, let alone him going to meet them alone, which seemed far too reckless.
However, Gazef's answer was quite simple: "I was able to easily defeat even someone like me who possesses the Dragon's Treasure. This guy must have his own plans. Have faith in him. In short, I believe that Lord Roya will be able to defeat him decisively."