Francesca talked about such a big thing as assassinating the Saint in an understatement, her tone was like teasing the Duke's incompetence or teasing her, but Ainz understood that when she asked this question, she was actually very serious.
So, he also questioned the nobles and officials present.
Canberra said in a somewhat depressed tone: "You know, the spies and assassins we arranged, all of them surrendered and turned against the saint after seeing the saint for a while! No, even if they act vigorously and resolutely, just by meeting
It seems to be like that too.”
"Could it be that the saint is good at using a wide range of spiritual magic, from gathering faith to controlling your people, using the same method?" Ainz asked.
"According to the analysis of the magic surveillance records, it is unheard of to meet the conditions, and we have not seen any characteristics of the performance. Magic items wearing guardian spirits are not immune." Canberra replied, and added, "If it is really because of the magic crystal
It’s okay to be persuaded by the saint about the matter, but an assassin who has been trained to eliminate emotions cannot be swayed by that matter."
"Could it be a special racial ability or an innate ability?" Ainz wanted to collect as much information as possible.
Although according to the setting of the Death Emperor, he should be immune to all spiritual abilities below world-class items, but after living in this world for so long, he also knows that this is not absolute. If there is a possibility of fighting the Saint,
Gotta be prepared.
Those few people suddenly looked at each other, the four noble officials didn't mention it, and the three combat experts were helpless——
"Do humans have that level of mental interference ability?"
"I don't know, maybe that saint is not a monster who stands out from the believers as announced, but is a monster with the ability to transform into humans?"
"Speaking of natural powers that have a large range of influence, I have heard some legends, and I seem to have read them in some book. But the authenticity is not clear..."
"The spiritual system should also be the field of illusion." Canberra, the only principal magic caster present, looked at Francesca, "You are also considered an excellent magic caster, especially in the field of illusion. What do you have?
Good advice?"
"No matter what, the information is too little, isn't it? First of all, although mental interference and illusion are intertwined, the concepts are very different. However, it is too long to explain this aspect. This is not a magic research society, so I will omit it. However, specializing in this
It’s also very scary to practice cultivation to the extreme.”
"Specialization? Even those fairies who are good at playing with the human spirit will not do this. After all, it is too dangerous to have no ability to face opponents directly."
"No, take the magic system you practice as an example. There are illusions that can completely deceive even the five senses, and spiritual magic that can even change your personality. If you practice it to the extreme, you can cast illusions on the world."
"Uh, tell me, how powerful is it to cast illusions on the world?"
"Well, it's comparable to rewriting reality. For example, the ultimate level of illusion is comparable to the magic of the temple that forcibly changes the seasonal climate."
"Huh?! We are not discussing celestial phenomena and landform magic now, but spiritual magic and illusion, right?"
"Haha, even the world can be fooled by magic, so what's so strange about it being able to replace the celestial phenomena and landforms in the world?"
"Stop, stop, stop, we are now discussing the threat that the Saint may pose, not your Magic Research Society. Didn't Mr. Fran himself say so?"
"Yes, we are now going to analyze the temple's recent methods of winning people's hearts and take countermeasures."
Burse and Larson, the officials attending the meeting, saw that Canbera and Francesca were talking more and more like they were telling myths, so they hurriedly stopped them.
"However, it seems that you have decided that apart from the enemy's combat power, our biggest disadvantage is the Saint." Ainz interrupted.
"Yes." Bruton nodded.
Larson added: "In fact, we also conducted an investigation and found that when the Holy Lady was touring major cities, some people happened to leave the city. Although due to their vigorous publicity and historical accumulation, they happened to not meet the Saint's people.
Even though I still have faith in fairies, I’m not as fanatical as others.”
"To what extent is the fanaticism exactly?"
"If you express doubts about your faith in public, you may be beaten by a group of people."
"That's right." Ainz nodded slightly.
He didn't know much history based on his elementary school education in his previous life, but even if it was a secular religion without mysterious power, or even a government with different opinions, it is not impossible for such a thing to happen. They might just be making excuses for their incompetence.
Maybe. But in a world with magic, we can't take it for granted.
"So, you specifically called us to tell us this because you sent us to investigate the Saint's ability. If the other party is really using evil ways to distort people's hearts, will you just assassinate her if you have the chance?" Ainz lowered his figure and asked.
"How could it be? This is just one of the issues. I'm telling you that I hope you two will also stay vigilant to avoid mental collapse." Canberra said with an apologetic smile.
Boers also smiled apologetically and said: "What we plan to entrust is what will be raised on the next topic. The employment fee is easy to negotiate."
Alfonso: "Of course, you two are superb warriors and magic singers. If you have any good ideas, we will naturally listen. This can also be included in the reward."
"Suggestions?" Ainz had already thought of a very effective countermeasure in his mind.
Perhaps it would be more reasonable to leave it to Francesca, but there are actually warriors who have learned a lot of magic knowledge and formulated countermeasures in order to defeat the magic caster. Ainz, who felt that Francesca might be thinking about how to develop happily, spoke first.
Said: "If the other party really has the ability to unconditionally convince those who see her, then it would be best to send people like Graeme and the spiritless undead to assassinate her."
There is also a method of using surveillance magic with over-the-horizon attacks, but the hit rate will be very problematic. Considering the enemy's technical level learned from Mesette, the possibility of being intercepted is extremely high.
Clark affirmed: "Yes, we have also considered similar methods, but carrying these things on the road is too conspicuous and cannot be sneaked in. Even if we learned that the Saint was on vacation recently and the guards were at their weakest, there was no way to do this.
Do."
Ainz and Francesca's eyes flashed almost at the same time.
"I can introduce you to two people who can do this." Ainz said in a tone that did not give the other party any suspicion.
"Does Mr. Feifei have a reliable companion? I would be really grateful if he could help." Bruton looked quite happy as he spoke.