Re-Overlord: I Can Acquire Anything!-Chapter 157: Enemy At The Sea

Igaris and Shirley arrived at Stargaze City, Earth State, Skadi Empire, Orca.

The first thing they checked was the situation along the outer walls.

The atmosphere in the city was tense. The streets were empty, windows shut tight. Not a soul dared to step outside. A suffocating silence blanketed everything.

Without delay, Igaris and Shirley teleported atop the city walls, right where he sensed Evernight’s presence.

Evernight stood there, her expression darkened with concern. But the moment the air shimmered behind her, and two figures appeared, her instincts reacted.

She turned swiftly. But her guarded expression softened instantly into a warm smile as she saw who they were.

"Igaris. You’re back," she said with clear relief in her voice. Then her eyes landed on the fiery golden-haired beauty beside him.

"And... ahem, you too, Shirley. Welcome back!"

Her eyes suddenly widened. "Wow. You look... different."

The charm Shirley now radiated wasn’t just due to beauty. It was divine and enthralling, like a goddess cloaked in mortal skin. Even someone like Evernight, who was considered the peak of elegance, had to admit it silently.

Shirley smiled proudly, no longer feeling any trace of the inferiority she once buried in her heart.

"I would say... the journey was quite fruitful," she replied with gentle confidence.

For the first time, the two stood as equals. A subtle rivalry sparked, yet it was cloaked in mutual respect.

Igaris, meanwhile, stood still atop the wall, his gaze fixed on the distant horizon where massive shadows crept closer across the sea.

Through the power of The Architect’s Eyes, intricate information surged into his mind. Every detail was recorded and calculated in an instant.

A total of 151 advanced marine battleships approached in formation, their metal hulls gleaming under the evening sun. Each carried the banner of the Skadi Empire, but Igaris knew better.

These weren’t the empire’s true military elite.

They were humans from Earth, the personal forces of the Four Noble Houses, mobilized to take back Stargaze City.

Each battleship was armed to the teeth and packed with nearly a thousand World Divers. That meant 151,000 elite warriors, all marching under a shared goal — to erase the stain Igaris had left on their pride.

The numbers weren’t the only thing. He could sense Legendary Ranks or Even a few Mythical Rank powerhouse among them.

This wasn’t just war. It was punishment.

They wanted to crush him completely, leaving behind not even a shred of his dominion or dignity.

Igaris understood their motives all too well.

But his army of 11,000, a force made of men, machines, and monsters, stood at the shore like an indestructible fortress. Not a single one wavered. They had not gathered to defend a city. They had gathered to protect their Lord.

The enemies were many, their battleships vast, but not one soldier from Igaris’ side showed fear.

Among them were the newly added City Enforcement Officers. Unlike the others, they were nervous. Their eyes darted from the terrifying beasts to the silent mechanical giants beside them. The atmosphere weighed heavily on their shoulders.

Why are they not afraid? some wondered.

Do they not fear death?

The truth slowly dawned on them.

They did not fear death. What they truly feared was the shame of returning to their Lord in defeat.

That realization brought a strange feeling to the nervous officers. A sense of awe. A spark of admiration. Perhaps even a bit of pride to stand among such loyal warriors.

Far ahead, on the horizon, the enemy ships came into view. One hundred fifty-one advanced battleships, flying the banners of the Skadi Empire, filled the sea like a dark tide. Each vessel held around a thousand World Divers.

This was no imperial army, but the private forces of the Four Noble Houses. A coalition forged out of fear and hatred toward the one who had declared dominion over Stargaze.

They had not come to negotiate.

They had come to annihilate.

Yet, just 3 miles from the coast, the enemy fleet stopped. Their ships ceased all forward motion, holding their line like predators waiting for a sign to strike.

"Why did they stop?" Shirley asked, her voice laced with confusion.

"It is obvious. They want to come forward and demand absolute submission," Evernight replied smoothly, her tone calm and certain. She had seen the tides of war before, and this was no different.

Shirley frowned but could not refute her. Evernight’s analysis made too much sense.

Indeed, a few figures separated themselves from the battleships, their overwhelming auras pressing heavily against the shore as they hovered through the air with domineering presence.

Among them, Igaris recognized two familiar faces.

The first was Dominic Ecrox, the patriarch of House Ecrox and father of Adrian. The second was Zeref Woodinson, head of House Woodinson and Aluna’s father. Both men had reached the Legendary Rank, their power gained not through honor, but by plundering the blood and sweat of others like parasites.

Alongside them floated two more figures, unfamiliar to Igaris. But both of them looked tough and carried a presence that weighed down the very air. Judging by their terrifying auras, they had reached Mythical Rank. Just like Igaris.

Slowly, they stood in the air ahead of Igaris domineeringly.

Dominic Ecrox was the first to step forward.

"Igaris Vance, or should I say, ’Overlord of Stargaze,’ your childish fantasy ends today."

His deep voice echoed across the coast.

Zeref Woodinson followed with a cold snort. "We’ve tolerated your rebellion long enough. You were a mistake that should have been erased 3 years ago."

Igaris stood calmly, his eyes like frozen lakes.

"You’re vastly outnumbered," Dominic sneered. "Submit now, kneel, and we might let your people live."

Behind Igaris, the soldiers, monsters, and machines stood like statues, unmoved by the threat.

Igaris chuckled softly. "You’ve brought 150,000 soldiers... but I only see 150,000 corpses here."

"How arrogant!"

The two Mythical-ranked strangers stepped forward then. One was bald and draped in steel chains, his arms covered in strange blood runes. The other wore a jade mask, and his eyes flickered with lightning.

"You talk big, boy," the bald man said. "Let’s see if your strength lives up to your arrogance."

Igaris raised his right hand slowly.

"Do not test me. I do not play politics. I conquer."

His words were not loud, but they shook the air.

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