Arriving in a world of green, Ainz

Arriving in a world of green, Ainz surveyed his surroundings. He then smiled at the fact that checking for people in the vicinity was the first thing he did after the transfer. If there was actually someone whom Ainz should be alert of, he would have long been under attack and there would be no way he could take his time like this.

The transfer destination was at least two kilometers away from Shalltear’s position, just as a precaution.

Although it was already checked through the use of magic, there was no way of being certain that the person who had used a World Class item to subject Shalltear to mind-control was not nearby. However this concern was unfounded. Ainz lowered his shoulders and turned to look at the two persons who were following from behind.

“Let us split up here.”

He instructed Aura and Mare.

Considering the fierce battle to come, Ainz only permitted these two to accompany him.

He had already rescinded his previous commands, allowing the majority of those operating outside to return to Nazarick. Apart from Aura and Mare, Sebastian and Solution were the only members of Nazarick who were currently outside.

The main reason for choosing these two people was to psychologically take advantage of the enemy’s emotional weakness in battle. Because Aura and Mare’s humanoid race was different from Demiurge’s and Cocytus’ heteromorphic race, perhaps the opponent would stay their hand and be unable to bear killing such adorable humanoid children.

Of course, the opponent could also be a cold-blooded killer. Regardless, in order to prepare for the unexpected, he wanted someone to be placed nearby.

Although it may also be an unhelpful bad chess move instead.

Ainz looked at the two dual-coloured, differently shaped metal gloves that Mare wore. The metal glove on the right hand looked like an angel’s hand, smooth and releasing a silver-white brilliance. The metal glove on the left hand however, was like that of a demon’s, covered with spikes and hooked claws and emitting a red glow from lava-like cracks.

Following this, Ainz turned to Aura, looking at the scroll hanging at her waist.

“...... If the enemy matches our number or outnumbers us, immediately retreat to Nazarick.”

“......Understood.”

Aura wore a stiff expression as she nodded in response, while Mare followed suit and quickly bowed his head.

“Listen well. It is absolutely crucial that you retreat, because that’s part of my plan as well.. Also, what I have given to you are Nazarick’s secret treasures and you cannot allow them to be snatched away under any circumstances. Depending on the situation, you must consider them to be more important than your own lives. Understood?”

Ainz cautioned them like this. He felt a bit uncomfortable about Aura, who hesitated before responding, because it could become a fatal problem if her loyalty caused her to disobey her order.

Hearing the two people’s response ——an energetic and a timid one—— Ainz harboured some doubts.

To be honest to myself, which is more important to me?

Planning to save Shalltear, yet refusing to use World Class items to do so. From this perspective, it could be said that the items were more important.

But the reason for refusing to use World Class items was what he told Albedo in the Treasure Hall. They were the final trump card and had the power to change defeat into victory in any situation.

It’s another matter if there was no other way to save Shalltear, but since there was still a way, it was the wiser decision not to use it.

Leaving that aside: the faithful servants, who had been created by his companions and became sentient and loyal NPCs, or the World Class Items who were the very symbol of adventuring and had elevated Ainz Ooal Gown’s standing in the game YGGDRASIL; which one was more important?

Unable to find the answer despite giving it much thought, Ainz was troubled.

If it were before coming to this world, he could decisively give an answer, but now he was perplexed.

The guild members shed a lot of blood, sweat, and tears during the design process, carefully crafting what would eventually become these NPCs that showed emotion.

Because I currently plan to kill this…...this NPC who is like our child…...planning to kill Peroronchino’s daughter.

Ainz was troubled.

It could also be described as a sense of guilt.

However——

Ainz stared sharply in the direction of Shalltear’s probable position.

“To break the control of a World Class item, this is the only way.”

These words were blurted to convince himself

Seeing the worried look in Aura and Mare’s eyes, Ainz felt that letting these two continue to worry was not helpful and changed the subject.

“Well then, you two go cooperate with them and do a good job scouting the surroundings.”

Ainz’ finger was pointed at four masses of flesh floating in front.

They were about two metres in diameter and the body was pink in colour. These monsters also had countless murky eyes which looked like they were haphazardly sewn together using eyes removed from the carcasses of many different types of creatures.

They were undead created using the spell 「Create high-tier Undead 」, known as Eyeball Corpses.

Ainz used his maximum number of summons per day to create these Eyeball Corpses because they had a hidden ability —— the nemesis of magic and special ability users.

Those cloudy eyes were not mere decoration, but had excellent visual capability, perhaps matching or even exceeding that of Aura’s vision as a ranger. Although their offensive power was low, their value this time was in their surveillance rather than combat, with the purpose of assisting Aura.

“Understood! However, will they obediently listen to my commands?”

“Not a problem. I can assure you on this point. In addition, I will use magic to help telepathically link you together. This way you can be at the centre of command and patrol safely.”

“Yes! Although it will be faster if I act personally, we do not know what kind of forces the opponent has! I understand now! Then after Mare uses magic to increase our stealth, we shall prepare the ambush in this area.”

“No problems then, I leave it in your care.”

Ainz silently revealed an invisible smile


♦ ♦ ♦


Demiurge, who was the last to enter the room, quickly walked inside and went straight to a vacant seat to sit down. Normally, he was never one to display such rough behavior, his mood was already fully conveyed without the need for explanation.

“So, care to explain yourself?”

Demiurge closed his eyes and fiercely asked Albedo, who was one of the people seated around the same table.

“Why would you agree to this?”

Although his voice was steady, it was thinly veiled, everyone was able to hear the sharp undertone.

People would feel more agitated when a normally calm person showed strong emotions because the dichotomy was substantial. However this was not the case this time because Demiurge’s expression was extremely anxious, and even his companions had never seen him so worked up before.

However, blatantly facing this hostility and question filled with murderous intent, Albedo remained as her usual self.

“Wasn't that Ainz-sama's decision? How could we subordinates defy……”

“—— Why?”

A question as sharp as a knife interrupted Albedo’s speech.

“Why? When Ainz-sama headed towards the human city, you were the one who vehemently insisted that a Guardian accompany him. Why would you agree to the matter this time? At that moment you should have also been concerned about Ainz-sama’s safety.”

Albedo nodded in reply, and Demiurge’s expression contorted.

“Well then, I will ask again! Why did you agree to this?”

It was almost as if the room was vibrating in anger. This was completely unlike an emotion that Demiurge would show.

Cocytus slowly turned his head and gazed worriedly at the two people.

“......Furthermore, shouldn’t you have known that Ainz-sama was lying?”

Demiurge asked in a low tone suppressed with anger.

After Albedo nodded once again, Cocytus mouth moved with a metallic sound. Both persons knew that this crisp and high-pitched noise was often made when Cocytus had questions. Albedo explained:

“...... A short time ago, I told you what Ainz-sama told me, the reason why he went ahead by himself. Didn’t you find this strange? From Ainz-sama’s reasoning, wouldn’t it be safer to attack in waves? Wouldn’t it be safer if we were to attack one by one and slowly reduce Shalltear’s stamina and magic?”

“......It is as she says, Cocytus. A tactic that we can easily come up with, there is no way that Ainz-sama overlooked this. In other words, Ainz-sama has deliberately lied to hide a greater reason.”

“What. is. this. reason?”

“I don’t know…… which is why I ask, Albedo. If you already knew this, why did you still allow Ainz-sama to go forth alone?”

“Because the Ainz-sama a few days ago and the Ainz-sama right now are like two completely different people.”

Demiurge who was squinting and now slightly opened his eyes had a thoroughly confused expression, telling Albedo to continue explaining.

“Back then, Ainz-sama didn’t have an expression like a man, but… how should I put it …… although I know it comes across as disrespectful, but at that moment his expression was like a child who wished to run away.”

“I didn’t sense that? Could it be that you were mistaken?”

Demiurge looked slightly away and towards the direction of the 「Crystal Screen」. It showed the clear image of their master walking through the woods.

“You think so? I don’t think that I would misread the expression on the man I love…....”


Albedo’s eyes also turned towards the 「Crystal Screen」, and she had the expression of an intoxicated woman. This expression irritated the anxious Demiurge.

“Then! What is his expression now?”

“The current Ainz-sama has a determined look on his face. As a woman —— perhaps this way of thinking

Kết quả (Việt) 1:

Đến trong một thế giới của màu xanh lá cây, Ainz khảo sát môi trường xung quanh của mình. Ông sau đó cười tại một thực tế rằng kiểm tra cho những người trong vùng lân cận là lần đầu tiên ông đã làm sau khi việc chuyển giao. Nếu có là thực sự một ai đó mà Ainz nên là cảnh báo về, ông sẽ có lâu dài bị tấn công và sẽ có không có cách nào ông có thể mất thời gian của mình như thế này.Điểm đến chuyển đổi tối thiểu hai km đi từ vị trí của Shalltear, cũng giống như một biện pháp phòng ngừa.Mặc dù nó đã được kiểm tra bằng cách sử dụng ma thuật, có không có cách nào là một số người đã sử dụng một mục đẳng cấp thế giới để đối tượng Shalltear để kiểm soát tâm đã không được ở gần đó. Tuy nhiên, mối quan tâm này là không có cơ sở. Ainz hạ thấp vai của mình và quay sang nhìn hai người đã sau từ phía sau."Hãy để chúng tôi chia tay ở đây."Ông hướng dẫn Aura và Mare.Xem xét trận chiến ác liệt tới, Ainz chỉ cho phép những hai để đi cùng với anh ta.Ông đã có hủy bỏ lệnh trước đó của mình, cho phép đa số những hoạt động bên ngoài để trở về Nazarick. Ngoài Aura và Mare, Sebastian, giải pháp, và là thành viên duy nhất của Nazarick người có hiện đang ở bên ngoài.Lý do chính cho việc lựa chọn những người hai là tâm lý tận dụng lợi thế của sự yếu kém tình cảm của đối phương trong trận chiến. Vì chủng tộc hình người Aura và của Mare là khác nhau từ của Demiurge và Cocytus' heteromorphic chủng tộc, có lẽ đối thủ nào ở bàn tay của họ và không thể chịu giết chết những đứa con đáng yêu người.Of course, the opponent could also be a cold-blooded killer. Regardless, in order to prepare for the unexpected, he wanted someone to be placed nearby.Although it may also be an unhelpful bad chess move instead.Ainz looked at the two dual-coloured, differently shaped metal gloves that Mare wore. The metal glove on the right hand looked like an angel’s hand, smooth and releasing a silver-white brilliance. The metal glove on the left hand however, was like that of a demon’s, covered with spikes and hooked claws and emitting a red glow from lava-like cracks.Following this, Ainz turned to Aura, looking at the scroll hanging at her waist. “...... If the enemy matches our number or outnumbers us, immediately retreat to Nazarick.”“......Understood.”Aura wore a stiff expression as she nodded in response, while Mare followed suit and quickly bowed his head.“Listen well. It is absolutely crucial that you retreat, because that’s part of my plan as well.. Also, what I have given to you are Nazarick’s secret treasures and you cannot allow them to be snatched away under any circumstances. Depending on the situation, you must consider them to be more important than your own lives. Understood?”Ainz cautioned them like this. He felt a bit uncomfortable about Aura, who hesitated before responding, because it could become a fatal problem if her loyalty caused her to disobey her order.
Hearing the two people’s response ——an energetic and a timid one—— Ainz harboured some doubts.

To be honest to myself, which is more important to me?

Planning to save Shalltear, yet refusing to use World Class items to do so. From this perspective, it could be said that the items were more important.

But the reason for refusing to use World Class items was what he told Albedo in the Treasure Hall. They were the final trump card and had the power to change defeat into victory in any situation.

It’s another matter if there was no other way to save Shalltear, but since there was still a way, it was the wiser decision not to use it.

Leaving that aside: the faithful servants, who had been created by his companions and became sentient and loyal NPCs, or the World Class Items who were the very symbol of adventuring and had elevated Ainz Ooal Gown’s standing in the game YGGDRASIL; which one was more important?

Unable to find the answer despite giving it much thought, Ainz was troubled.

If it were before coming to this world, he could decisively give an answer, but now he was perplexed.

The guild members shed a lot of blood, sweat, and tears during the design process, carefully crafting what would eventually become these NPCs that showed emotion.

Because I currently plan to kill this…...this NPC who is like our child…...planning to kill Peroronchino’s daughter.

Ainz was troubled.

It could also be described as a sense of guilt.

However——

Ainz stared sharply in the direction of Shalltear’s probable position.

“To break the control of a World Class item, this is the only way.”

These words were blurted to convince himself

Seeing the worried look in Aura and Mare’s eyes, Ainz felt that letting these two continue to worry was not helpful and changed the subject.

“Well then, you two go cooperate with them and do a good job scouting the surroundings.”

Ainz’ finger was pointed at four masses of flesh floating in front.

They were about two metres in diameter and the body was pink in colour. These monsters also had countless murky eyes which looked like they were haphazardly sewn together using eyes removed from the carcasses of many different types of creatures.

They were undead created using the spell 「Create high-tier Undead 」, known as Eyeball Corpses.

Ainz used his maximum number of summons per day to create these Eyeball Corpses because they had a hidden ability —— the nemesis of magic and special ability users.

Those cloudy eyes were not mere decoration, but had excellent visual capability, perhaps matching or even exceeding that of Aura’s vision as a ranger. Although their offensive power was low, their value this time was in their surveillance rather than combat, with the purpose of assisting Aura.

“Understood! However, will they obediently listen to my commands?”

“Not a problem. I can assure you on this point. In addition, I will use magic to help telepathically link you together. This way you can be at the centre of command and patrol safely.”

“Yes! Although it will be faster if I act personally, we do not know what kind of forces the opponent has! I understand now! Then after Mare uses magic to increase our stealth, we shall prepare the ambush in this area.”

“No problems then, I leave it in your care.”

Ainz silently revealed an invisible smile


♦ ♦ ♦


Demiurge, who was the last to enter the room, quickly walked inside and went straight to a vacant seat to sit down. Normally, he was never one to display such rough behavior, his mood was already fully conveyed without the need for explanation.

“So, care to explain yourself?”

Demiurge closed his eyes and fiercely asked Albedo, who was one of the people seated around the same table.

“Why would you agree to this?”

Although his voice was steady, it was thinly veiled, everyone was able to hear the sharp undertone.

People would feel more agitated when a normally calm person showed strong emotions because the dichotomy was substantial. However this was not the case this time because Demiurge’s expression was extremely anxious, and even his companions had never seen him so worked up before.

However, blatantly facing this hostility and question filled with murderous intent, Albedo remained as her usual self.

“Wasn't that Ainz-sama's decision? How could we subordinates defy……”

“—— Why?”

A question as sharp as a knife interrupted Albedo’s speech.

“Why? When Ainz-sama headed towards the human city, you were the one who vehemently insisted that a Guardian accompany him. Why would you agree to the matter this time? At that moment you should have also been concerned about Ainz-sama’s safety.”

Albedo nodded in reply, and Demiurge’s expression contorted.

“Well then, I will ask again! Why did you agree to this?”

It was almost as if the room was vibrating in anger. This was completely unlike an emotion that Demiurge would show.

Cocytus slowly turned his head and gazed worriedly at the two people.

“......Furthermore, shouldn’t you have known that Ainz-sama was lying?”

Demiurge asked in a low tone suppressed with anger.

After Albedo nodded once again, Cocytus mouth moved with a metallic sound. Both persons knew that this crisp and high-pitched noise was often made when Cocytus had questions. Albedo explained:

“...... A short time ago, I told you what Ainz-sama told me, the reason why he went ahead by himself. Didn’t you find this strange? From Ainz-sama’s reasoning, wouldn’t it be safer to attack in waves? Wouldn’t it be safer if we were to attack one by one and slowly reduce Shalltear’s stamina and magic?”

“......It is as she says, Cocytus. A tactic that we can easily come up with, there is no way that Ainz-sama overlooked this. In other words, Ainz-sama has deliberately lied to hide a greater reason.”

“What. is. this. reason?”

“I don’t know…… which is why I ask, Albedo. If you already knew this, why did you still allow Ainz-sama to go forth alone?”

“Because the Ainz-sama a few days ago and the Ainz-sama right now are like two completely different people.”

Demiurge who was squinting and now slightly opened his eyes had a thoroughly confused expression, telling Albedo to continue explaining.

“Back then, Ainz-sama didn’t have an expression like a man, but… how should I put it …… although I know it comes across as disrespectful, but at that moment his expression was like a child who wished to run away.”

“I didn’t sense that? Could it be that you were mistaken?”

Demiurge looked slightly away and towards the direction of the 「Crystal Screen」. It showed the clear image of their master walking through the woods.

“You think so? I don’t think that I would misread the expression on the man I love…....”


Albedo’s eyes also turned towards the 「Crystal Screen」, and she had the expression of an intoxicated woman. This expression irritated the anxious Demiurge.

“Then! What is his expression now?”

“The current Ainz-sama has a determined look on his face. As a woman —— perhaps this way of thinking