Overlord: I’ve Been Recruiting Followers in Another World

"God-sama."

That afternoon, Kael used [Greater Teleportation] to return from the Draconic Kingdom's Palace to the Church of Destiny's residence in E-Rantel. There, Enri Emmot, who was in the underground palace, was already respectfully waiting for him.

"Enri, where are they?" Kael asked, his voice calm yet carrying authority.

Earlier, Kael had still been in the Draconic Kingdom, discussing with Draudillon Oriculus about strategies for counterattacking the Orc Kingdom and plans to establish Church of Destiny strongholds in major cities. Although the ministers of the Draconic Kingdom still found it somewhat difficult to digest the reality of a man suddenly appearing and entering into a relationship with their Queen, as well as the plan to make the Church of Destiny the state religion, after a friendly exchange between Kael and them, the Draconic Kingdom government had basically acknowledged the agreement made by Draudillon Oriculus and himself. There should be no problem in entrusting all subsequent matters to Herman.

Following that, Kael, guided by Draudillon Oriculus, had briefly visited several parts of the Draconic Kingdom Palace, including the Queen's Chambers, the dining hall, and the baths. It was amidst this visit that Enri Emmot suddenly contacted him using [Message] magic, informing him that King Ramposa III and Gazef had come to the Church of Destiny's residence to request an audience. Thus, after lunch with Draudillon Oriculus, he immediately rushed back from the Draconic Kingdom.

Hearing Kael's question, Enri Emmot promptly replied, "His Majesty and his escort are waiting in the conference room, Lord."

"Hmm," Kael hummed. All this time, he had indeed always received guests in the conference room, so there was nothing surprising about that.

As he walked towards the hall, he continued to ask Enri Emmot, "Do you know the reason and purpose of their visit this time?"

"His Majesty the King didn't state anything, Lord. However, according to the information we've received, it appears that the prison where Princess Renner Theiere Chardelon Ryle Vaiself was held was attacked by unknown individuals, and Her Royal Highness Princess was abducted," Enri Emmot followed behind Kael, answering each question.

Kael was slightly surprised, but quickly regained his composure.

There were only two possibilities why Princess Renner was abducted: first, she was taken away by the Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick, or second, the old king finally relented and let her go himself. The second possibility was very low. Because Kael had explained to them before that, even if the old king could no longer let go of his daughter, he shouldn't play this trick before Kael made his statement. Thus, the one who abducted her must have been the Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick.

It doesn't matter, Kael thought.

Although the Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick itself was quite powerful, they didn't have the ability to cultivate natives from the New World like him. What was there to worry about Princess Renner, whose combat power was basically zero? Even after she lost her royal status, she could still get reuse from the Great Tomb. Even Demiurge, Albedo, Pandora's Actor, and others, who had wisdom comparable to hers, were not taken too seriously by Kael. Must I still fear her?

To say something crude, Kael mused.

As a time traveler with a general understanding of the situation of major organizations, countries, and races in the New World, and whose own strength was at the peak of the world, the entire New World was like an open book to him. Whatever the enemy's movements, he could detect something amiss and then turn a battle of wits into a battle of strength. To defeat him, there was no point in relying on brains to be clever, unless the enemy acquired Wang Zha, Er Zha, and A Zha, and then crushed him with absolute power.

Stepping into the conference room, Kael was immediately faced with King Ramposa III and Gazef standing guard.

"My utmost respects, God Kael!"

"Rise."

After Kael sat on his throne, King Ramposa III and Gazef saluted, and he waved his hand, gesturing for them to calm down.

Then, Kael asked King Ramposa III about his visit, "Tell me, what is the reason for this sudden visit?"

"A report to you, God Kael. Unknown individuals attacked the city prison yesterday. That little girl must have been abducted by the other party, so I immediately came to report the news to you." King Ramposa III's voice was hoarse, filled with shame.

"So you're here to declare your incompetence?" Kael's elbow rested on the throne's armrest, his fist supporting his cheek, and he gazed at King Ramposa III and Gazef expressionlessly.

Although his tone didn't sound like overflowing anger, the voice fell upon King Ramposa III and Gazef like a crushing weight, placing them under extreme pressure.

The old king's forehead gave off a thin layer of sweat, and he bowed deeply with a face full of remorse, saying, "I am deeply sorry, God Kael. As an explanation to you, I can surrender this life to you, hoping to appease your anger."

As these words left his mouth, Gazef, who stood beside the old king, was suddenly shocked and cried out, "Your Majesty! How can this be!?"

"Enough."

Kael snapped, as if tired of the drama.

If it weren't for King Ramposa III's character being genuinely like that, he would have doubted whether the old man had a suicidal habit. In the original work, the king once said that he could sacrifice his own head to atone for the brain-dead nobles of the kingdom for Ainz Ooal Gown's forgiveness of the Sorcerer Kingdom. Now, he also wanted to use his own life to pay for his daughter's affair. Enough is enough.

"Your life means nothing in my eyes. So if you wish to take responsibility, don't try to deceive me in such a boring way. Show a little sincerity."

King Ramposa III fell silent for a moment. Harsh thoughts flashed through his mind.

After a moment's thought, he recalled La Hages's previous opinion and said to Kael, "This is disrespectful. So, God Kael, I am willing to grant you dominion over territories in the name of the royal family, and you will henceforth gain ownership of that land without paying any taxes to the kingdom or participating in the kingdom's war mobilization. What do you think?"

"Transferred land?"

Kael was slightly interested when he heard the suggestion.

Whether it was money or beauty, these things held no appeal to him whatsoever, but land was still useful. He could use it to build cities, cultivate crops, raise livestock and the like. Of course, the crops and livestock in question were not the food and sheep of the New World concept, but herbs and special plants he had collected from the Yggdrasil game, as well as Warcraft after using specific game World Items to achieve blood fusion.

Plant seeds and blood-fusion World Items were originally used to create renewable game resources, so Kael naturally wouldn't abandon them when collecting World Items.

Originally, he intended to carry out cultivation programs in the Draconic Kingdom and the holy city of E-Rantel that would be established. If he could acquire a piece of land in the kingdom, he would naturally add it as a stronghold for cultivation and farming.

"So where will you grant it to me?"

Kael sat up slightly straighter and formally asked.

King Ramposa III then took out a simple map and asked Enri Emmot to hand it to Kael.

Kael unfolded it and saw. It was a detailed map of all the direct royal territories under the royal family, with three adjacent small red dots circled in red. That seemed to be the place the old king said he wanted to give him.

"Okay, I agree to this deal. Enough about Princess Renner, you may leave."

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