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[ALFENHEIM - The Great Elven Forest]

*Time Skip*

(3 Years Before Shutdown)

Ainz's POV

I've been walking with Buen in this forest for quite a long while now.

If you're wondering why I'm here alone with her, just know it's the Roleplaying Season.

Another good year has passed ever since I got my [Holy Banisher] Job Class from that last Roleplaying Series with My Love, Sera.

Now, I'm traversing the small path in this great forest to reach the Capital of the Elven Kingdom, Harenhall.

We just finished our 'Main Quest' in this Series and were about to head to the Capital to access the [Teleportation Hub] so we could go back to our base at Helheim.

All this happened because Buen is roleplaying as the [Prodigal Daughter] of the Hidden Elven Village, inhabited by Ancient Elves.

As the story goes, she was planning to get back to them bringing me with her to assist them in some kind of 'Demons' lurking in the deep Forest. The said 'Demons' were disturbing their everyday life and killing most of their young abled men.

It was out of Buen's 'desperation' to help her village that she ventured out of the village and into the dangerous forest to ask for help despite the village head's 'refusal' to ask for help from outsiders.

And in her time of traveling, she 'found' me, a wandering noble knight.

Long story short, she asked for help, I agreed, she led me towards the forest, killed the 'Demons', and saved the Village.

But the 'Demons' she used to portray as enemies for her Roleplaying Series, turned out to be Dark Elves.

'That was definitely racist, if you ask me' I said accusingly as I looked back to what just happened earlier.

Well, not that I can complain. I have no say nor anything against it. It's 'just' a game in the end.

It may seem like a game for them all but for me? I'm definitely grateful for how it gave me lots of Elven drops, like [Elven Bow], [Elven Dagger], [Healing Potion], etc.

The most precious out of all of them was definitely the [Elven King's Flute], given to me by the Village Chief, who turns out to be a previous monarch in retirement.

'I gotta say, the developers are really creative with their stories' I said amusingly.

The item, [Elven King's Flute] enables me to summon the Elf King!

'I have a Fairy Queen, a Fire Dragon, and now an Elf King in my collection! I gotta catch 'em all!' I said excitedly about what's more to come.

As I finished with my reminiscing, we finally arrived at the hub and accessed it. Buen typed up the coordinates of our destination and we were suddenly flashed with a huge multi-colored light! Like the ones in Marvel when Thor uses Heimdall's abilities to travel in different realms.

'To infinity... and Beyond!' I said as we vanished from the Capital.

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[Helheim - Melancholic Tower Entrance]

Still Ainz's POV

We arrived at the Entrance of the base the same way we got flashed our way out of Alfenheim.

'Home sweet home!' I said to myself as I was about to follow Buen inside.

"Big boy, [Stay], [Patrol]" Buen gave me the commands tiredly. Maybe pretending for too long for the roleplaying series took a toll on her.

'Big boy? Seriously? I know you like them petite and pretty but please don't call me that' I said cringing at the name I was called.

With her commands, I had no choice but to stay at the Entrance Zone.

'Since I have all the time in the world, might as well check on my inventory and organize it'

So I spent my free time arranging my items. I placed the useless ones at the furthest page whilst I left the useful ones at the front.

'[Mermaid Tail] - back.

[Mercenary Contract - Human Party] - front.

[Rabbit Horn] - back.

[Wolf Meat] - back.

[Slime Core] - back.

[Trent Wood] - back.

[Sticks], why the hell is this here anyway? - FURTHER back.

Ooohh~ [Golden Laurel] - up front!

[Siren's Call] - most definitely up front!...'

I continued on with leveling up my organizational skills when suddenly a pop-up came into view.

{QueSeraSeraph: [Come]}

So off I went to wherever My Love currently is. And it seems that she's at the 'Golden Coliseum' based on where my body is taking me.

The 'Golden Coliseum' is not really a Coliseum. It's just a circular room that is designed to look like a Coliseum. Unlike Nazarick's own Coliseum, the 'Golden Coliseum' is smaller and narrow but still enough to keep up with appearances.

Once I arrived at the Entrance, I saw Sera at the center of the room.

I proceeded with my pace and when I was finally in her midst, I spoke my line.

"I have come to heed your call, My Love"

I said as I kneeled on one knee, in front of her.

"Thank you for assisting my dear Sister, My Beloved. For without you, I doubt she would have succeeded. Your feats are worthy to be acknowledged. For the past 3 years, you have accompanied me and my sisters with our missions and it is due time that we grant you a grace from which each of us took part in"

'What could it pos-' My question was cut short with another pop-up

{You have received a [Gift] from your Creator: QueSeraSeraph}

{Check your inventory for further details}

'Sheeeshh~ Another [Gift] for years of hard work! I thank you for giving me this year's Employee or NPC of the Year Award, My Love! Hahaha' I told myself humorously as I checked its details while My Love, Sera was still going on with her Speech, I tuned her out in my mind as I brought focus to what she gave me.

{Opening [Gift]... Done!}

{You received the [Divine] rank item, [Miracle's Guardian Full Armor Set]!}

{Check your inventory for further details}

'Nooiceee~ yet another [Divine]! Don't mind if I do~'

I then gave my focus on the Armor's item description, Sera is still talking - about virtues and some shit - while here I am reading what popped up in front of me.

{Item: [Miracle's Guardian Full Armor Set]

Rank: [Divine]

Type: Full set Armor

Item Description:

'Miracles will not be Defiled'

A full set of Armor made from Celestial and Holy Ores. Forged in the divine crucible of celestial realms, it is a testament to the eternal radiance, ethereal grace, and sublime power of the heavens.}

{SKILL SET: 'Blessed, Broken, Shared'

Skill Name: Blessed Resilience

Skill Type: Passive

Skill Details: The armor is imbued with divine fortitude, reducing incoming damage and providing resistance against dark and malevolent forces.

Skill Name: Broken Redemption

Skill Type: Active

Skill Details: Sacrifices a portion of the wearer's health to unleash a burst of radiant energy, damaging nearby enemies and purging them of harmful effects.

Skil Name: Shared Sanctuary

Skill Type: Active

Skill Details: Creates a protective aura that extends to nearby allies, sharing the benefits of the armor's divine blessings, including enhanced defense and a temporary boost to resistances.

Skill Name: Miracle Guard

Skill Type: Passive

Skill Details: Channels Divinity into a potent force, capable of storing 'Miracles' within the Armor. Enabling the user to use or enhance said 'Miracles' without cost and penalty.

Note: The "Blessed, Broken, Shared" skill set is a testament to the sacrificial nature of the holy armor. It draws strength from both the wearer's resilience and willingness to endure suffering for the greater good, ultimately extending its divine protection to those in need.}

'What in the World Item is this?' I said amusingly.

'Are these skills supposed to be OP? Why do they seem a bit... bland?'

'Blessed, Broken, Shared sounds more like me becoming Jesus ready to be crucified in the New World' I said to myself humorously.

'And what does these 'Miracles' even mean? Items or something?' I asked myself as I continued to inspect my new armor's details while Sera, My Love, was still busy monologuing.

'Horyyy shites! Is this supposed to be like Rimuru's Devourer skill?' I silently exclaimed.

Could this mean that I can somehow 'store' other items through my [Miracle Guard] skill, and use the skills 'stored', whether to use it as is or enhance its effect with no consequences?

'This is hella OP!! My Love, Ser-' I paused what I was about to say to Sera.

Only then did I come to realize that she was gone and that I somehow got transported/teleported (?) back to the Tower's Entrance Zone.

'Was I so cooped up with my thoughts that I didn't even notice everything happening?... Oh well, I hope she didn't say anything that important'.

I said to myself as I tried to recall what she said while I was just half listening.

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