Despite the current unfavorable situation, Death Knight became even more energized. It's truly impossible to understand the thought processes of these people from another world.
Iri had already put on a show and used scare tactics, but they had no effect on this crazy woman. Directly eliminating Death Knight wouldn't be very difficult for Iri, but the consequences of doing so would be severe.
It might directly trigger a war between Theocracy and Magic Kingdom. Theocracy is not like the Empire or other kingdoms; if a war really breaks out, it won't be resolved by just a scare.
It would inevitably turn into a scorched-earth strategy. Moreover, if a scorched-earth policy were used against any one country, the other countries would definitely spontaneously unite to resist, and then all the efforts Iri and Ainz's father had made previously would be completely wasted.
So, the problem facing Iri was how to make this crazy woman stop without killing her.
Of course... intentionally losing was out of the question. That was non-negotiable. The crucial point was that she now harbored murderous intent towards me. Fighting her with a half-hearted attitude might lead to me being counter-killed by her. Furthermore, the weapon in her hand was probably a Divine-grade equipment, so it wasn't impossible for her to kill me.
"Come on, Clementine!!" Although she shouted this, Death Knight didn't directly pounce. According to her personality, something was off.
Iri tightened her grip on the hammer, racking her brain for a solution. She knew she could stop time, and even if Death Knight could replicate Self-Time Acceleration, her remaining MP should not be enough to replicate it again.
Under such overwhelming circumstances, this person was still so confident. She probably had other tricks hidden besides that replication ability. Iri had to be careful.
"Not coming over? Fine... then I'll go over!" Death Knight smiled and rushed forward. Iri noticed... she said 'fine' just now. What was 'fine'?
Sure enough, she was hiding something, wasn't she? Was she provoking me to attack her just now? So, this person must have activated something or set a trap, waiting for me to attack her before activating it? When she realized I didn't fall for it, she said 'fine'!
Iri hadn't fully thought it through... Death Knight had already reached Iri. It was then that Iri realized what was wrong!
"So! Za!! Warudo..." Iri quickly raised her hammer to parry... and at the same time activated Self-Time Acceleration, using these few seconds to quickly distance herself from Death Knight.
The waves of numbness spreading through Iri's body made her realize one thing: as expected of Death Knight... when did she notice my weakness?
In the stopped space, Iri raised her hand. Although it was through the gauntlet of the Champion Armor, Iri clearly saw that not a single star was left on her Ring of Protection.
It was just like when she fought Ainz's father; she had been hit again without realizing it. But Ainz's father knew her weaknesses very well! When did Death Knight use abnormal status effects on her?
And when did she use various abnormal status attacks to consume her resistance counts? What a troublesome opponent... This is bad, the accelerated time is almost up. If I don't understand, I'll just ask her directly. With her personality, she'll definitely tell me.
"Ho! You actually found my weakness, huh? I thought I hid it pretty well?" Iri asked with a smile after deactivating the acceleration state.
"You did hide it well. I only confirmed it just now. You are indeed afraid of this, aren't you!" After Death Knight finished speaking, she pointed to a necklace hanging around her neck.
Iri looked closely, and as soon as she saw the pendant on the necklace, Iri immediately understood its purpose.
Because the pendant's appearance was that of a famous monster in a certain RPG game, the Big-Mouthed Demon World Flower, which specializes in abnormal status attacks!
The pendant on that necklace was that thing. You could guess its effect with your knees. Just now, Death Knight had activated that thing without my knowledge.
Otherwise, my protection counts wouldn't have been completely consumed at once. Not to mention how Death Knight knew I was afraid of abnormal statuses, but how did she even figure out that my protection had a limited number of uses?
"Indeed! I am quite afraid of abnormal status attacks. I'm just very curious as to why you know that?" Iri frankly admitted it. There was no point in hiding it anymore, so she might as well just say it to get Death Knight to talk.
"It's simple. When you fought those kids before, I noticed it. You hesitated for a moment when you were hit by the chain kid's bomb, didn't you? And... after taking a hit from the greatsword kid, you were temporarily dazed, weren't you? Although it was only for an instant, I still noticed it. That greatsword kid's sword has the ability to make people below a certain level lose their ability to think after clashing with metal. It's perfect for dealing with those small fry, but you're not small fry... So why did you get hit then? There's only one answer!" Death Knight once again honestly stated her deduction.
This crazy woman is truly troublesome. She saw everything that happened during that one-on-six fight, and she remembered it until now! Iri inwardly cried out that it was bad.
"People who get hit by that kid's sword ability don't recover that quickly. However, you recovered in an instant. So I wondered if you had some equipment that could remove abnormal statuses in an instant. Just now, after replicating your time stop, I already started pouring MP into this Demon World Flower necklace. Sure enough... the initial poisoning effect, the weakening, and other hard-to-detect abnormal statuses were indeed dispelled the moment they activated. And then just now, when the third effect, paralysis, activated, you immediately activated time stop and escaped... This has already convinced me." Death Knight became more and more excited as she spoke.
"That's truly impressive! I completely failed to notice the previous two abnormal statuses." Iri secretly rejoiced. Although Death Knight knew she was afraid of abnormal statuses, she didn't seem to know how many resistance counts Iri had. However, it was useless anyway; there were no resistance counts left. Even bluffing might not fool her.
"However, one thing makes me really confused. You're not small fry... So why? Why? Huh? Clementine? Can you answer me? Why would you, who isn't small fry, get hit by abnormal statuses that only small fry would get hit by?" Death Knight asked with a sinister smile.
Tsk... the effect of that necklace probably has a level limit. However, even with the magic ring equipped, my level is only two.
So... those abnormal statuses must be guaranteed hits! This perceptive person! If I keep talking about this topic, my level issue will probably be exposed to her. I must change the subject.
"Death Knight... no, Yugali, have you ever heard a saying? Nothing in this world is perfect, is it? Although I am very strong, the cost is this immature physique. If it's you, you should understand this very well, right?" Iri said.
"Heh heh! You finally call me by my name, Clementine!! What a pity! If you had called me by my name earlier, we might have become friends, but not now... I must kill you! I am perfect! I don't have that weak physique of yours!" Death Knight said with a smile.
"Oh? Perfect, huh?" Iri snorted, then pointed to her ear. The meaning was quite obvious.
"I'll kill you... and before you die... I'll cut off your ears first!" Death Knight said.
Good! She fell for it, successfully changing the subject! But at the same time, it also attracted her hatred and made her even angrier. She still really cared about her half-elf identity!
Iri felt a little uneasy. Of course, it wasn't because she was afraid of Death Knight, but rather worried about how to end this.
If someone died, it wouldn't be fun anymore? Hmm? Did I forget something? Causing a death?? What would happen if someone died? What would happen after killing Death Knight?
Uh... "Hahahaha... Although I have no memory, the same words are deeply ingrained in my mind. I don't know how many people have said this to me. It's a pity, those who confidently said they would kill me, without exception..." Iri stretched out her hand and pointed to the ground. Iri's meaning was clear: those people were all buried.
I was really stupid, I actually forgot about that. I was just scaring myself, afraid that if I accidentally killed Death Knight, I wouldn't be able to handle the consequences.
There's no need to be afraid at all! If she dies, she dies. At worst, I'll just resurrect her!
The resurrection short staff's cooldown was already over, and I could also use this opportunity to teach her a lesson and make her change that annoying temper.
You see, the target resurrected by the resurrection short staff would have their level reset to one, and then they would have to regain their former level through training and time. Although there's this drawback, it's still better than consuming vitality!
So! I can safely send Death Knight to her death!
"Ho! Finally getting serious, are we? That was very boring just now. You've been holding back, haven't you?" Death Knight said.
"So you noticed? As expected of you. But I won't hold back anymore." Iri declared directly. Naturally, Iri indeed had no intention of holding back anymore, even if it meant using Skyfall.
"That's more like it! I... still remember the feeling of that day, the day I first saw you in Wu Da Forest, the pleasure of being pierced through my body. I still can't forget it, after all... you were my first!" Death Knight said with a smile.
Wait a minute! Why are your words so strange, you crazy woman? Luckily, there's no one nearby! Otherwise, people would definitely misunderstand that I have some unspeakable pink relationship with you!
Hmm? Did she say Wu Da Forest just now? Was it the first time I met her? I did use a throwing spear to pierce her that time, but it was blocked by some magic of hers.
Just like just now, being pierced by a throwing spear and still saying it's pleasure? Are you a pervert like Xia Jiu?! Hey, hey!
"Uh... what are you saying? I don't understand!" Iri feigned ignorance, as it was natural to play dumb when Wu Da Forest was mentioned.
"Don't understand? Heh heh! No matter... you'll understand soon enough! I'll also let you experience the pleasure I tasted that day! Clementine!" Death Knight finished speaking and charged directly.
Good! You rushing at me is exactly what I want! Get within the range of Ice Aura and I'll freeze you into an ice sculpture! Iri had already made up her mind.
But the next second, a wave of numbness instantly rendered Iri unable to move.
Damn! Is the range of that accessory that far? I miscalculated!!
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