Chapter 30: Vol4 Epilogue (2/2)
“Really now. Then, Zaryusu Shasha, allow me to congratulate you on your resurrection.”
Resurrection.
It took a while for Zaryusu to parse the meaning of that word. As he realized it, an impulse flowed out from his heart that set his whole body trembling.
Resurrection — does that mean he brought me back to life?
He could not speak. All he could do was make gasping noises.
“What’s wrong? I doubt the Lizardmen despise resurrection, do they? Or have you forgotten how to speak?”
“Ruh-resurrection… you… you can bring the dead back to life…?”
“Exactly. What, you thought I could not raise the dead?”
“Was… was there a great ceremony of revival?”
“Great ceremony? What is that? I am more than sufficient for the task by myself.”
Zaryusu had nothing else to say after hearing that. Resurrection magic was a miracle which could only be performed by those legendary Lizardmen who bore the bloodline of the Dragon Lords.
And he could do it by himself.
Was he a monster? No, that was wrong.
Was he a magic caster of incredible power? No, that was wrong too.
Zaryusu fully understood now.
He led a legendary army, and was accompanied by demons.
In other words — the being before him was nothing less than a god.
Zaryusu shakily rose to his feet and prostrated himself before Ainz. Crusch hurriedly rushed to follow suit.
“Oh Supreme One.”
Zaryusu felt something like confusion in the gaze which looked down upon him, but he assumed that he had been mistaken.
“Please accept my eternal loyalty.”
“Very well. I promise you that in the name of Ainz Ooal Gown.”
“Please grant the Lizardmen prosperity.”
“Is that all? Of course I will guarantee the prosperity of all who serve under my flag.”
“You have my deepest thanks.”
“Come to think of it, you seem to have trouble speaking. After some rest, you ought to get used to it. For now, take time to recover. There are many things which need to be decided, and the most important thing is how to take care of this village… You may contact Cocytus about matters regarding that.”
After saying so, Ainz prepared to leave. However, Zaryusu still had something to ask, a question which needed to be answered right now.
“I pray you will wait, but what of Zenberu and my brother?”
“Their corpses should be nearby.”
Ainz indicated the outside of the village with a jerk of his chin, just as he was about to depart with Aura.
“May I ask you to resurrect them?”
“…Hm… There does not seem to be any benefit in doing so.”
“Then, why did you resurrect me? Zenberu and my brother are strong. They will surely be able to help you.”
Ainz studied Zaryusu, and then shrugged.
“I shall think about it… First, I shall preserve their bodies, and then I shall consider it.”
Ainz’s robe swished as he walked, indicating that the conversation was over. Aura’s voice trailed off as she said, “That Hydra is really cute~”
Zaryusu finally recovered from his prostration, and let his body go slack.
“I escaped with my life… or perhaps I should say that I came back to life.”
He had no idea how they would be ruled in future. However, if they could show how useful the Lizardmen could be, it should not be too bad.
“Crusch, Ani-ja—”
“It’s fine. We’ll worry about that later, all right? For now, you need to rest and recover from your fatigue. It’ll be fine. I can still carry you.”
“Mm… Please do.”
Zaryusu lay down and closed his eyes. The desire to sleep assaulted him, as though he was ready for bed after a long day’s hard labor.
As he savored the gentle sensation stroking him, Zaryusu’s mind sank into the darkness once more.