Maruyama Kugane: The Invaders of the Large Tomb

“I see. Even within Nazarick, the two of you are among the most intelligent, so there will be less likelihood of making mistakes if the two of you handle it together… … Although there is also the task of managing Nazarick’s treasury… Very well, during the times that you require him, you may have priority in borrowing him.”

“My deepest gratitude. Also, is it fine for me to add a few more suggestions?”

Ainz raised his chin, signaling Albedo to continue.

“For the task of searching for the Supreme Beings, I would like to select only those that are capable.”

“Of course. I will provide you with the highest ranked subordinates.”

“My deepest gratitude. After that, if Ainz-sama would be so kind as to create a few undead adjutants for me, that would be most helpful.”

“That request I will have to reject. It is true that the undead adjutants that I make can reach level 90, however—”

The undead that could be created using Ainz’s special skill, the one which required the consumption of his experience points to make—Overlord Wiseman and Grim Reaper Thanatos—just one of them alone would be stronger than any NPC mercenary. However, Ainz wanted to avoid using any skill which consumed experience points for now, as he currently did not have the means to quickly regain them like he could in YGGDRASIL.

“That’s right, it’s better not to do that. Albedo will be in charge of the team; the adjutant will be Pandora Actor. The rest will be selected from amongst the monsters.”

“Understood. There is also one more suggestion that I wish to make, if possible, can we keep the creation of this unit a secret from the other Guardians?”

“How come? Would it not be better to receive assistance from other Guardians?”

“No, if the handling of the received reports was poorly managed, it might result in the leakage of dubious information before it has been verified. If that was the case, the other Guardians or those that were created by the Supreme Beings might end up wanting to come along to check as well. If the received information was a trap, it would put everyone in danger. Because I specialize in defense, it would be possible for me to get away. However, I fear it might be difficult for the others to successfully retreat.”

“A valid reasoning. Very well then, Albedo. Do as you like.”

“I express my deepest gratitude! Ainz-sama!”

Albedo bowed her head deeply, causing her long hair to hang down, covering her face.

“Good. I will be leaving this matter to you then.”

“Of-course! This secretive, specialized unit will carry out the most important order. We will definitely not allow Ainz-sama to regret his decision.”

Albedo’s response seemed a bit strange. If he had to express the feeling in his heart, it would probably have taken the form of a head tilted in puzzlement.

Well, forget it.

“Well then, select your subordinates. Pick from the newly created ones, as long as they haven’t already been assigned with other duties. How many do you need from those that are around level 80?”

“I believe fifteen will be sufficient for now.”

“Fifteen? Isn’t that a little too much…” Ainz stopped speaking and shook his head. Searching for his comrades was an important task. In that case, he shouldn’t be so stingy about it. “Ah, is that so? I understand.”

“Well then, I would like to ask for one more thing. Is it possible for me to take command of Rubedo as well?”

“Rejected.”

Ainz answered immediately.

Nazarick’s strongest individual, Rubedo. Her battle potential was well above that of Sebas, Cocytus, and Albedo in terms of pure melee combat. Shalltear would be a weakling in comparison, given the fact that even Ainz in his full equipment would most likely lose against Rubedo.

The only few that could possibly win against that one would be those stationed on the 8th Floor, andonly if they were to use World class items. As expected, I don’t think they could put up a decent fightagainst that individual otherwise…

“The experiment to start up Rubedo has been more or less a success. I don’t plan on moving her for now. Besides that, is there a reason you require such a high amount of combat power?”

“It’s embarrassing to say, would you still like to hear it?”

“Not a problem?”

“It was rare for a chance like this to happen, so I wanted to create the strongest team.”

“Hahahaha—!”

It was such a childish yet understandable explanation from Albedo which had caused Ainz to burst into laughter. Although his emotions were almost immediately suppressed, a mild feeling of pleasantness still lingered like ripples spreading across water.

“Ainz-sama!”

Ainz smiled to Albedo, who had put on a troubled expression—although his facial expression did not change—and gave the following reply.

“My bad, my bad. Ah, ahem. That was amusing okay? Very well then, in that case, I will allow you to take command of your little sister.”

“Is that fine?”

“Not a problem. Go ahead and make your team. Perhaps in the future, this team of yours could even be used for other things.”

“My deepest gratitude, Ainz-sama.”

Albedo bowed her head deeply once more, hiding her face from view. Even though Ainz was unable to see her expressions, he imagined that she must still be making her usual, gentle smile. As he was about to turn his attention back onto the monitor, Entoma suddenly entered the throne room. With her back straight and upright, Entoma walked until she reached the throne. With one knee touching the ground, she bowed.

“Please excuse my interruption.”

“What is it, Entoma?”

In response to Albedo’s harsh tone, Entoma replied “Yes” without changing her kneeling posture.

“I am here to report that it is time for Aura-sama and Mare-sama to carry out the next part of the plan.”

“Is that so? …Raise your head.”

After replying once more with a short “Yes”, Entoma raised her head.

“There’s still a bit of time left. So let’s send them off properly. It would be inelegant to do it via telepathy, so I will have to cause some inconvenience for Entoma and have her go and inform the two in person.”

“Understood.”

Albedo quietly watched the figure of Entoma as she stood up and walked away from the throne. She then carefully observed Ainz and asked the following.

“…Ainz-sama, were you feeling unhappy? They should have arranged for a maid other than Entoma to come. I will go and reprimand them later.”

“…What for?”

“For letting Ainz-sama to hear that rude little girl’s voice once more—”

“Ah, I wasn’t bothered at all. What’s more, I was the one who called for Entoma—wait up!

Entoma!”

“Yes! Is there something I can do for you?”

Ainz made a gesture towards Entoma who was rushing back in a hurry, indicating that it was fine for her to answer from where she was.

“What happened to the other parts? Were they put to good use?”

“Yes. The head was given to a Silk Hat Demon. The arms were split between the Deadman Strugglers. Demiurge-sama took the skin. The remaining parts were given to Grant’s children to feast on. All in all, I believe that every part had been effectively utilized.”

“Is that so? In that case, it is fine. It is a hunter’s responsibility to not make waste of their prey. Any hunter would most likely have done the same. Think of this as a memorial service.”

“How…very benevolent. To be able to display such kindness to even the dirty thieves that dared to intrude, as expected of a Supreme Being. If Ainz-sama’s words were to be heard by everyone within Nazarick, they will undoubtedly be moved to tears.”