Seeing the Seal Demon Crystal in the fat noble's hand, Jierunifu knew what it was.
He figured the two explosions just now were also caused by Seal Demon Crystals. He knew this fat noble; he was among the first group to be stripped of their noble status after the new policy was implemented.
Originally, people like him, who were lazy and did nothing useful, relying on their parents' inherited noble status, were practically useless apart from wasting food.
He didn't expect him to seek revenge now, but this also made Jierunifu curious. This guy's 'character' was to bully the weak and fear the strong, so it wasn't like him to directly seek revenge, was it?
"Hahaha! Damn Blood Emperor! It'll be fine as long as you die! It'll be fine as long as you die!!" The fat man let out a completely inappropriate, booming laugh for his globe-like physique.
"Your Majesty, he's coming for you! Please take Princess Elizabeth and leave!" Bajed said.
"Hmph! Do you think I'm the type to flee in battle?" The Blood Emperor, however, was very unyielding.
Iri felt there was no need to be stubborn in such a situation. When they didn't know the effect of the Seal Demon Crystal in the fat man's hand, showing off was useless. Besides, Blood Emperor, you're just a weakling. What else can you do here besides getting in the way?
"Go to hell... Go... Ah!!" Just as the fat man was muttering, the Seal Demon Crystal in his hand reacted.
The Seal Demon Crystal in the fat man's hand flickered a few times, then oozed a muddy substance that instantly swallowed the fat man. He didn't even let out a scream before his entire body was covered by the continuously emerging mud from the crystal.
It stinks! What is this?
Iri, whose sense of smell was superior to normal humans, immediately covered her nose, then saw the muddy substance accumulate more and more, gradually forming a half-human, half-beast shape.
To be precise, its upper body resembled a human, while its lower body was a Rimuru-like substance. To put it more simply, it was similar to the Muk from Pokémon.
Looking at the continuously expanding, terribly stinky monster in front of them, Bajed and Renas, who were standing at the very front, both showed extremely nervous expressions.
Iri hadn't seen this thing before, but no matter what it was, with something so stinky blocking her way, there was basically only one choice: destroy it and turn it into experience points for her future Ultimate Magic.
After making her decision, Iri jumped out of the carriage and met up with You Li Jie, who had caught up from behind.
"You Li Jie, do you know what kind of monster this is?" Seeing You Li Jie arrive, Iri thought You Li Jie should recognize this thing, after all, most of the magic used in this world was inherited from Yggdrasil.
"This is a Corrosion Demon. How did something like this appear here?" You Li Jie also showed a troubled expression upon seeing this thing.
Needless to say, just hearing the name, one would know this monster's 'nature': corrosive 'properties.' For You Li Jie, who specialized in pure melee, the 'compatibility' was very unfavorable!
But for Iri, it was no problem. After all, with the Guardian Ring, she could counteract the corrosive 'properties.' Thinking of this, Iri's confidence greatly increased. It would be easy once she knew its 'characteristics.'
At this moment, the Corrosion Demon had grown to be almost two stories tall, its massive body directly blocking the street ahead.
How powerful could a summoned beast made by a native be? The one summoned by the Dark Splendor team before wasn't it dealt with by Ainz's father with one move? So this one should also be instantly killed by me!
At this point, the Corrosion Demon moved. It lifted its giant hand and simply waved it, forcing Bajed and Renas, who were at the very front, to retreat a long distance.
"Everyone be careful! This monster's 'blood' is corrosive!" Bajed shouted as he retreated.
Oh... So they knew what this thing was, but it was too late. Several soldiers who were with them in front retreated too slowly and were touched by the 'liquid' swung by the Corrosion Demon. Their armor... and skin were directly dissolved.
The most unfortunate soldier had his entire leg corroded away, directly exposing the white bone. That scene... was indeed quite horrifying, but it was good that he was still alive. They could save him later.
"All of you, retreat! I'll take care of this guy!" Iri confidently walked directly in front of the monster.
Ugh... Still so stinky!
Then let's end this battle with one throwing spear! Iri made up her mind, raised her hand, locked a Pure Throwing Spear onto the monster's head, and hurled it fiercely.
"Illy-dono, please be careful! This monster's 'blood' is also corrosive!" You Li Jie shouted upon seeing this.
Huh?? Iri only then reacted. You should have said that earlier!
By this time, the 'blood' that splattered after its head was blown off had already reached Iri's front.
Fortunately, Iri's reaction speed was quick enough. She quickly took a few retreating steps and dodged it, but not all of it. Some still splattered onto Iri's body.
Hot... Hot... So hot. Iri's arm and chest area were splattered with a little.
Iri raised her hand to look, phew... Fortunately, with the Guardian Ring, the corrosive 'blood' only left a slight red 'mark' on her skin, as if she had been scalded by slightly hot water.
Looking at the ring on her finger, the charges had indeed decreased. So now she should have one day of corrosion resistance, which meant it was fine.
However, Iri didn't notice that although she had corrosion 'resistance,' her dress didn't... The parts of her clothing that had been touched by the 'blood' before were partially dissolved. Iri, engrossed in battle, didn't notice she was exposed.
Iri looked up at the Corrosion Demon whose head had been blown off.
Hmm? Can it still move without a head? Just as Iri was wondering if it should have ended without a head, the Corrosion Demon swung its large hand again, smashing it fiercely towards her.
With such a massive body, its movements were naturally not fast. Iri flexibly dodged again, and some more corrosive 'liquid' splattered onto her, but this time there wasn't even a burning sensation. This absolute 'resistance' was indeed good. The Guardian Ring was truly a good item, and Ainz's father was quite generous.
After Iri dodged this attack, she looked at the Corrosion Demon again.
What?? Its head grew back?
Uh... This guy can regenerate like an Ogre?
This makes things a bit difficult. Although she now had absolute 'resistance' to corrosion, others didn't. If she were to simply smash this thing, the splattering 'blood' would cause too much harm to the people nearby.
"Illy-dono! I'll help you!" You Li Jie also rushed over, and Bajed and Renas also charged forward again with You Li Jie.
Iri was a little happy to have help, but this thing was indeed difficult to deal with. Not to mention You Li Jie, who at least had a maid outfit with super 'resistance.' Wouldn't the other two just be sending themselves to their deaths by coming up?
"This isn't something you can handle. Uncle and Sister, you two go evacuate the nearby soldiers and civilians first. You Li Jie, you are responsible for protecting Emperor Brother. I'll deal with this guy." Iri stopped them and said.
"Understood, Illy-dono, please be careful!" You Li Jie obediently retreated, while the two generals remained stunned.
"What are you still standing there for? I'm not afraid of corrosion, but are you? Go evacuate the nearby soldiers and civilians!" Iri could only patiently repeat herself.
"Understood!" Trusting Iri's strength, Renas turned and left without hesitation. The uncle looked deeply at Iri, then followed Renas to evacuate the civilians.
Hmm... Well then, let the second round begin!
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