Tia, whose stamina had recovered, sat up and nodded.
Actually, there was no need to ask; Iri guessed it was the Black Scripture who had done it.
After all, to be able to directly discover and injure Steel Rank Tia, only the Black Scripture from Theocracy would be capable of that, right?
"It's them again, as expected!" Irubyue said indignantly.
Iri could understand Irubyue's anger; last time, they almost fell to them, and if Iri hadn't been there, Blue Rose might have truly been wiped out.
"Uh… that Black Scripture team from Theocracy is so active; it's clearly aimed at you, Iri-meimei, isn't it?" Gaguran asked, looking at Iri.
Don't put all the blame on me!
Iri herself found it strange why the Black Scripture would come over; this plotline wasn't in the original work at all, and even Death Knight had appeared.
"No, they didn't just come for Iri and them," Tia said.
It seems she really did investigate something.
It appears Iri's decision to rescue Tia was correct, Iri thought.
"On the way, I overheard their captain's conversation.
Their primary objective this time, firstly, is to infiltrate the troops during the war and assassinate Warrior Captain Gazef of the Kingdom, and then seize Gazef's equipment," Tia continued.
"Theocracy still hasn't given up!" Irubyue was even more annoyed.
Judging by Irubyue's reaction, he should know about the Sunlight Scripture's disguise as Imperial soldiers to attack Gazef.
Lakyus must have told him, right?
But then again, the Kingdom is also in a tough spot, with such severe internal strife… they even want to betray their own top combatant, Warrior Captain Gazef, to Theocracy.
It would be better for such a country to be destroyed sooner.
Those nobles are truly disgusting.
During the first Sunlight Scripture attack, it was due to the obstruction from the nobles that Gazef didn't bring his divine gear out.
If it weren't for Ainz-papa saving the day, Gazef would have died long ago.
This time, Nazarick has already reached their doorstep, and they are still thinking about how to kill their own top combatant… and they even want to give the Kingdom's divine artifact to Theocracy; they are truly beyond saving!
"They even want to steal his equipment; those people from Theocracy are really going too far," Gaguran said.
Speaking of the Warrior Captain's equipment, the only notable one would be the Razor's Edge, right?
There weren't many other good items, but it's still worth asking.
Ainz-papa said that personal equipment information is key in PvP, Iri thought.
"Is Theocracy eyeing Warrior Captain Gazef's equipment?
I only know that Warrior Captain Gazef has a very powerful weapon; I'm not sure about the rest.
So, what other equipment does he have?" Iri feigned ignorance and then asked with a seemingly nonchalant attitude.
After all, Iri was still considered an enemy of the Kingdom, so directly inquiring about the Kingdom's top combatant's information so openly was a bit… awkward.
"The weapon is Razor's Edge.
It is said that the weapon can cut through all metals," Irubyue said.
She revealed the information without any hesitation.
Irubyue, you're really careless!
Do you really consider me a good companion?
Iri thought to herself.
"There's also a gauntlet that is said to prevent the wearer from feeling fatigue," Gaguran added.
A gauntlet that prevents fatigue… feels useless.
When Iri practiced with Insect Lord Cocytus, Iri never felt any fatigue, which shows Iri's physique is quite powerful.
This gauntlet can be ignored, Iri thought.
"There's also an amulet that continuously heals the wearer," Irubyue continued.
A continuously healing amulet.
For people who can't use healing magic, this thing is indeed very useful.
But for Iri?
Completely useless.
Not to mention that Iri herself has the regeneration ability of a True Ancestor, and Iri can also use Holy Healing at will.
No need, no need… Iri expressed disdain inwardly.
"That armor is also a good item, isn't it?
An armor that can resist fatal blows, combined with the healing amulet Irubyue mentioned, it's truly remarkable!" Gaguran said.
The combination of that amulet and armor is indeed very good.
The armor grants immunity to fatal blows, then the amulet provides continuous healing, and the gauntlet prevents fatigue.
Used together, it does feel quite powerful.
Of course… still useless.
Iri has the invincible Champion Armor!
Trash, trash, Iri expressed scorn inwardly.
"There's also one more item.
It's an equipment the old woman secretly gave to Gazef.
I heard that old woman say it's a magic ring crafted from Original Magic.
Its effect is supposedly to directly increase the wearer's level, but I don't know if it's true or false; what that old woman says isn't very credible," Irubyue continued.
Old woman?
Uh… the old woman Irubyue mentioned should be Rigrit, one of the former Thirteen Heroes and also the former leader of Blue Rose, right?
Equipment given privately, and its effect is to increase levels?
Still tr… tr… ash!
Le-! ! Level! ! !
Iri suddenly realized, isn't this the equipment Iri has been dreaming of!
Directly increasing levels!
Although Iri doesn't know how much it can increase!
Even if it's just 1 level, it counts!
Calm down first, Iri-chan!
Irubyue just said that what the old woman says isn't very credible, so it might even be a fake!
But! ! Even if it's not necessarily real! Iri must find a way to get that thing and try it out!
Here! Iri must stay calm and not show any interest in this!
Iri must not arouse their suspicion!
Iri thought, although Iri's heart was already ecstatic.
"I see!
No wonder Theocracy wants to seize Warrior Captain Gazef's equipment," Iri said, feigning composure.
"Except for the ring that old woman gave to Gazef, the rest are all secret treasures of the Kingdom.
If they fall into the hands of Theocracy… the consequences would be unimaginable," Irubyue said.
Iri could understand; after all, if the Kingdom's secret treasures fall into the hands of other countries, the loss is not just combat power but also face.
"Don't worry!
I have already instructed those who are good at surveillance in Nazarick to keep an eye on them, and besides, I'm here too; I will also keep an eye on Warrior Captain Gazef," Iri said.
"Speaking of which, Iri-meimei, are you also going to the battlefield?!" Gaguran noticed the meaning of Iri's words.
"Yes, originally I didn't want to join this one-sided war… no!
This can't be called a war; it should be called an abuse.
But I don't want to watch Warrior Captain Gazef being ambushed by those bastards from Theocracy," Iri said, feigning a distressed look.
Indeed, Iri originally didn't want to directly participate in the battle of Katz Plains, after all, the front battlefield was Ainz-papa's stage to show off, and it wouldn't be meaningful for Iri to go.
Iri had originally planned to go to Karn Village with Wolf Sister Lupusregina to play with the First Prince, but now the plan has changed.
After playing the First Prince to death, Iri would immediately rush to the front battlefield.
Iri's goal is very clear: the ring in Gazef's hand that can increase levels.
Iri must get it no matter what!
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