OVERLORD- CH-75. How to Retain

A very blurry picture appeared in front of her eyes, like an old TV still using analog signals from centuries ago. The image kept shaking, and large white snowflakes flashed across the screen.

Enduring this distorted picture, Aya barely managed to make out the content.

After arriving in the other world, many skills that existed in YGGDRASIL had changed. For example, [Wish Upto a Star] had transformed from a super unreliable entertainment magic that randomly made wishes appear, into a powerful skill that could grant wishes in a specific direction.

The effect of [Retrospective Search] in the game era was that, once activated, it would display information about the target's past.

For example, if you used [Item Identification] on a certain piece of equipment, you could only see its current attributes and basic information. However, using [Retrospective Search] might allow you to learn who forged the equipment, how many times it had been repaired, and similar details.

This was the effect in the game, but in the other world, this magic became the ability to display images of an object's past experiences.

The longer the time between images, the blurrier they became. This was the same feature as in the game, but it was essentially a different kind of magic.

Aya was currently searching for the situation before the mask changed hands. It seemed that a considerable amount of time had passed, and the image was extremely blurry, barely recognizable.

A skinny, dark-skinned figure wearing a white mask was running frantically through the forest, as if fleeing from something. His movements were strange and unclear, and it appeared that his legs and feet were injured.

No one knew who was chasing him, and the picture gradually became more and more distorted. Aya couldn't even tell whether this forest was the Darkmoon Forest where she lived.

The black figure—let's assume it was a man—seemed to be trying to escape into a cave. In front of the cave, he turned around and looked around.

As if relieved that he didn't see anyone chasing him, the man stood up.

He had been hunched over, and his movements were somewhat obscene. Wearing a black robe, he appeared short, but when he stood up straight, his height was quite exaggerated.

Suddenly, large patches of distorted white snowflakes appeared on the screen, and his body became distorted. Even so, Aya still noticed it.

His left arm fell off, followed by his left leg, which separated from his body as if it had been cut off by something.

The image was too blurry to tell what was causing it, but Aya could barely make out black and red lights.

First, the left arm and left leg were severed, followed by the unusually strong right arm and torso. Finally, his head along with half of his shoulder were also cut off.

There were three attacks in total, each striking at very high speed. As soon as his skinny left limbs hit the ground, his body broke into several pieces, "collapsed," and fell to the ground.

The scene ended there.

In the end, looking at the distorted picture with flashing snowflakes and twisting back and forth made Aya's head ache. However, the most important thing was that the person who had killed the figure did not appear in the picture.

"It would be great if we could find the remains of the body." If the pile of minced meat were placed directly in front of Aya, she could use resurrection magic and resolve all her doubts. However, given that such a long time had passed, the body might have been lost.

"If that long-range slash method is 'Dimensional Slash' or 'Instant Slash,' it will be very dangerous."

[Dimensional Slash] is the ultimate special skill of the World Champion, the strongest warrior class, which can only be learned at the highest level. [Magic Most Enhanced Cut] is a degraded version of Dimensional Slash.

Both abilities look simple, but they are powerful skills with enormous damage potential and the terrifying effect of cutting through space.

Takimi, who held the world champion profession, had mastered the powerful skill [Dimensional Slash]. Among the companions who played the game at the time, only Aya could withstand multiple [Dimensional Slash] attacks, thanks to her durability and recovery abilities far surpassing that of ordinary characters.

Aya still remembers that time. She would always quarrel with Takimi about the PK rules. The argument was whether summoners were allowed to bring summoned beasts prepared in advance when participating in PKs.

If you started summoning at the beginning of a PK, you'd be easily killed by Takimi, who dealt super-high damage, before the summoned beasts even took shape.

When fighting with summoned creatures, you could stabilize the formation, summon continuously, and then use a sea of beasts with a large number of buffs to surround and overwhelm the opponent.

"Summoners are allowed to bring followers when playing against each other. This is the official rule!"

"Other summoners only have three or four minions at most, but you want to bring a whole battalion of them, and they are all high-health taunt monsters. How can you beat that?"

"Momonga! Tell me, what rules should we use?"

"Eh? You guys are asking me this together... I..."

Aya used to get upset about these things often, but now, when she thought about it, even during their quarrels, she was actually happy in her heart.

After all, at that time, only in the game could one temporarily forget about the troubles such as family, health, and political struggles.

Knock! Knock!

There was a knock at the door. Aya shook her head and interrupted her wandering thoughts.

"Come in." She said, putting the mask back on.

The door opened, and the waitress bowed slightly and spoke.

"Sir, the lady you are waiting for has arrived."

Operan's carriage was at least two blocks away from the restaurant, and the restaurant manager was already waiting at the door.

"Your Excellency the Duchess." Accompanying Operan in the carriage was her housekeeper, Lena.

"Mr. Levi has really helped the Colswit family a lot this time, so please be sure to thank him sincerely."

"Yes, I know." Operan nodded.

"I didn't get him the stainless steel medal, but the mountain bronze medal. He might mind it. Please pay more attention to this." Lena was holding a folder, filled with various precautions.

"Yes." Operan nodded casually.

"Then, Your Excellency the Duchess." Lena exhaled, made up her mind, and spoke, "I want to recruit some young girls or skilled prostitutes from the territory and give them to thinkevi. What do you think?"

"Wait a minute." Operan turned her head, her expression one of disbelief, "Why?!"

"Because we want to keep him in Maple Moon Territory. This strong man, with at least fine steel-level strength, is of great importance to Maple Moon Territory." Lena looked at him seriously.

"But I think it's only a matter of time before he reaches the adamantium level. He'll be recruited by the capital. Do you understand? The queen is extremely hungry for adamantium-level adventurers right now."

"Your statement..."

"So, I hope to keep him here with some concerns. It would be best if he could fall in love with one of the women here. If not, that's still okay." Lena narrowed her eyes.

"Even if he only has a child, it's still good. He might become a powerful adventurer again in a dozen years."

"No!" Operan objected fiercely.

"Why?" Lena asked, sighing inwardly. As expected, a little provocation was enough to show how much Operan cared about that person.

"Because... because..." Operan thought for a moment, "If I do something like this without permission, it might lead to resentment."

"It's possible. Then instead of using a prostitute, how about arranging for a pretty girl to 'encounter' him? That should work. He's a man, and men don't hate pretty women." Lena suggested. For the first time, she felt so mean.

"Don't... do that." Operan whispered.

"...I understand." Lena nodded, "If you don't agree, I won't carry out that plan. Please rest assured."

The housekeeper paused and said.

"Does the Duchess wish him to stay?"

"Of course I hope so. He is an adventurer of fine steel strength, and he's very important to Maple Moon Territory. When Angelina inherits the title in the future, she'll need a powerful man like him as a backing..."

"You always talk about Maple Moon Territory and Miss Angelina." Lena said quietly, shaking her head with a wry smile.

"What did you say?"

"Nothing, I was just thinking that if we want to keep him, we might as well use the Duchess's most powerful method in the capital. What do you think?" Lena said, "Our Queen of the Dragon Kingdom is also very good at using this method."

"What? No, no." Operan waved his hand in refusal.

"If you don't agree with this, well... Anyway, these decisions are up to you." Lena said, "We are here."

"I still have work to attend to, so I won't accompany you this time." Lena said seriously as she looked at Operan.

"Am I alone?"

"Yes, because I have a lot of work to do. Please have a good talk with Mr. Levi." Lena nodded, opened the car door, and helped Operan out of the carriage.

The young man who was waiting at the door of the hotel walked over and extended his hand gentlemanly to Operan, who was wearing high heels.

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