In the original storyline, the Kingdom of Re-Estize and the Baharuth Empire were roughly on the same level.
The Empire only surpassed the Kingdom in two key aspects.
The first was its Court Wizard—Fluder Paradyne, honored as the strongest human magic caster, capable of wielding the unprecedented Sixth-Tier Magic.
He had lived far beyond the limits of any human lifespan—longer than even a Kage-level shinobi—and though his power aligned only with pseudo-transcendent individuals, he was the Empire's greatest guardian.
His lifelong obsession was to "gaze into the abyss of magic," for which he cast aside everything and eventually knelt before the Sorcerer King—Ainz Ooal Gown.
The second was the Emperor himself—Jircniv Rune Farlord El-Nix, the Blood Emperor.
Unlike the indecisive fool who ruled the Kingdom, Jircniv possessed the charisma and decisiveness befitting a true ruler.
Upon ascension, he purged the nobility, stabilizing imperial authority in one decisive stroke.
Although not as terrifyingly brilliant as the Golden Princess Lana, the Blood Emperor was still a rare political talent.
Privately, the two often clashed across the national stage—
yet Jircniv always lost.
His most hated woman in the world was Lana herself.
Imperial spies embedded in the Kingdom routinely delivered Lana's remarks to him.
Her sharp suggestions often predicted the Empire's own movements and offered solutions ahead of time—so effective he was forced to adopt them, even while seething at the feeling that the Empire was dancing to her tune.
Trying to understand her thought process was like struggling in a spider's web—every time he heard of her actions, he sensed intentional missteps that nonetheless led to flawless outcomes.
Since both nations had only decent domestic administration and lacked strength elsewhere, Uchiha Soren assigned their conquest to the relatively underpowered Hidden Rain Village.
Let Hanzo the Salamander deal with the Empire's strongest human caster.
The Theocracy, on the other hand, was the continent's strongest human nation—twice the population of the Kingdom and devoted to human supremacy.
Founded by six Players who crossed over before Ainz's timeline, it inherited their arts, relics, and bloodlines.
Though the Players themselves had died, their descendants retained strength surpassing the human limit—equal to the might of a True Dragon King, essentially super-Kage level.
They also possessed numerous artifacts, including the world-class item Charm of Dominion, held by the Black Scripture—an item so potent it nearly seized control of a 100-level NPC.
This was the point that required Soren's careful attention.
He refused to send Konoha near the danger.
Instead, he dispatched Hidden Stone Village, trusting the tenacity of the Stone Will to slowly corner the Theocracy and force them to reveal their hidden weapons.
Lastly was the Argland Council State, a coastal peninsula nation in the northwest, built by various demi-human races among countless mountain ranges.
Its highest authority consisted of lifelong Councilors—five True Dragon Kings capable of wielding Primordial Magic.
Among them was the Platinum Dragon Lord, son of the Dragon Emperor who once repelled the Six Great Gods.
His power was comparable to Might Guy opening the Eight Gates and burning life itself for a final strike.
A nation with such monsters would be handled by Hidden Mist Village.
Soren trusted the seasoned Mizukage, Genji, to provoke the True Dragon Kings and either slay them… or bind them.
With the three major villages assigned, the minor villages naturally followed suit.
As for Hidden Sand, Soren intended to deploy them to the vast desert region between the Kingdom and the Theocracy—terrain where Sand shinobi thrived.
To the west of that desert lay the Holy Kingdom.
"Shikamin, coordinate with the Military Council on these arrangements.
If the three great ninja armies encounter powerful foes, we can also test the true capabilities of a chakra-based legion."
"Understood, Supreme Leader."
After finalizing the deployments, Soren left the office.
Descending the stairs, he caught the enticing aroma of roasted meat and malt beer drifting from the bustling first floor.
"Soren-sama! The grilled meat and the drinks here are wonderful—you won't be disappointed!"
Lilynette waved excitedly the moment he appeared, smiling brightly.
"If it isn't good," Soren teased, "I might have to eat you alive instead."
In a blink, the main body—bored in the shinobi world—swapped places with his clone.
Wearing a foxlike grin, he playfully patted Lilynette's soft waist and hips.
"Oho? If it's the cute, fluffy 'white rabbits' you want to taste, Soren-sama must savor them properly~"
Lilynette wrapped herself around his arm, guiding him toward a private side room behind the bar.
Inside were Sukama—smiling mysteriously—and Edez, who rose gracefully, veil covering her face.
"Soren-sama, please enjoy the dance Edez prepared for you."
The door closed behind them.
Edez climbed onto the table with feline fluidity.
Her hips swayed, her arms traced elegant arcs through the air, and the golden rings on her costume chimed softly with every step.
Her movements were intoxicating—sensual without being explicit—drawing Soren's breath into a slow, heated rhythm.
"Soren-sama… allow Lilynette to assist you."
She gently pressed him back into the seat, her expression shimmering with restrained allure.
"Soren-sama… Sukama is here as well."
Sukama settled beside him, her cheeks flushed, her warrior's poise softened into entrancing charm.
With the two women attending him and Edez dancing before him, Soren lifted his mug of wheat beer, watching the mesmerizing performance.
Soon, a gossamer veil fluttered down, landing across his face—its fragrance sweet and inviting.
"This," Soren murmured with a satisfied smile, sinking back into the warmth surrounding him,
"is what life should be."
He raised the mug again.
"Keep the music going…
and keep the dance going."
Read 50 chapters ahead on P@treon -> patreon.com/lucarioTL