Nazarick was protected by these World Class weapons, therefore internally it would not be affected. But if this was not managed well, perhaps opponents would invade the entrance.
Therefore these World Class items could not be used. It was necessary to find another method to rescue Shalltear.
“Albedo, thank you for what you have just said. Let me tell you why I fell silent earlier.”
With past human emotions still lingering inside him, Ainz took a deep breath like he would were he still living, because he knew that the following statement would be of utmost importance.
“I plan to fight Shalltear alone. As such… I do not know if I may return alive…”
“—I understand that it is necessary to fight Shalltear, because leaving her as she is would be a bad idea!”
Ainz had the same thoughts in mind.
It was not known why the enemy had not given orders to Shalltear. If however the opponent were to give such a command, things would soon become difficult, because everything about Nazarick could be exposed to the whole world.
“But then, why must it be a solo fight? Can we not win with numbers? Are we incapable of helping you with this?”
Once again wiping off Albedo’s welling tears, Ainz replied:
“That is untrue, Albedo. I trust you deeply. The only thing is…this, there are three reasons. Firstly, I have doubts whether I am the most suitable to be the master.”
“Ainz-sama, how could you say this?”
Ainz raised his hand to interrupt Albedo.
“……Thinking over it calmly, accounting for the possibility that players exist in this world, it is only right to also consider that there is the possibility that World Class items also exist. Therefore someone who only caught on so slowly like me, isn’t it questionable whether I am worthy of being a ruler? Isn’t it questionable whether I am qualified to lead everybody?”
“Ainz-sama has value simply by being here! Even if there is something lacking, we will all fully support you!”
“Thank you, but I am still the one who should bear the full responsibility for this incident.”
If this world really did have something like Longinus, using a villager to completely delete a Guardian was a very real possibility. Although Shalltear being mind controlled was not a pleasant turn of events, from a different perspective, it was perhaps fortunate, considering that the situation could have been much more dangerous.
“You mean to say that your solo fight with Shalltear is your way of repenting? … Just who could possibly punish you Ainz-sama, the Supreme Ruler of Nazarick!? ”
“That is not the only issue. The second reason… Shalltear was all alone in that place. It is very likely that it will be a trap — and a deadly one at that.”
Seeing Albedo confused, Ainz continue to explain:
“When we, Ainz Ooal Gown, were PKing, our methods and Shalltear’s current situation are very similar. We also allow guild members to be become the bait, and hunt the baited hunter. Of course the possibility of the bait being killed is very high, but we always guarantee that the enemy who attacked was eliminated.”
“In that case, Ainz-sama…!”
“One moment, I am not done explaining. Do you know what we feared the most in our traps?”
Not waiting for a response, Ainz took the initiative to reveal the answer:
“That was if the number of attackers were less than the number of bait. If the baited number was few, we had to be wary of whether the opponent had also set up an ambush. We needed to ascertain if setting up this trap was within the opponent’s calculations.”
Seeing comprehension dawn on Albedo’s face, Ainz still took in a breath despite being physically incapable of doing so.
“And the final reason, is because I will kill Shalltear.”
“In that case then allow me! I who have received a World Class item is the most suitable for this task.”
“… Do you have a chance of winning? Do not lie to me and tell me what the best odds for your victory are.”
Seeing the calm look in Ainz’ stare, Albedo unwillingly bit her lip.
“Albedo… your way of thinking isn’t wrong. Shalltear is very powerful.”
Shalltear Bloodfallen
She is the strongest Guardian in the Great Tomb of Nazarick. Even Albedo… no, even the other level 100 NPCs are not her equal.
“Because of this… I am the one who shall go. The only person who is able to fight Shalltear and win is me.”
“T-This… if it is Ainz-sama’s equipment, perhaps it is sufficient to defeat her, but then…”
Ainz who was fully clothed in Divine Class equipment and was even using cash items, against Shalltear who only had her one Divine Class equipment, Spuit Lance. From the perspective of equipment, Ainz had an absolute advantage. However, Ainz left out telling Albedo that there was also a reason why his victory chances were not high.
Ainz was well aware of that reason.
That was because Shalltear Bloodfallen was Ainz Ooal Gown’s absolute nemesis.
The character Ainz was roleplaying as was an ‘Undead Magician’, with a build specialising in necromancy.
This class build was also purely for entertainment.
Shalltear’s job build was, however, rigorously specialised. Not only that, Shalltear’s faith based magic caster class had several skills which could be used against undead magic, and was also proficient in melee fights.
In light of this, there was already a large gap between the two, not to mention that Ainz’ forte in necromancy was ineffective against the undead Shalltear.
Ainz was proficient in areas which were ineffective against Shalltear, who specialised in dealing with the undead.
Additionally, about Ainz’ equipment, if a situation arose in which all of his equipment was taken away, Ainz’ chances of winning in a confrontation between the two of them would be slim. No, there would be absolutely no chance of victory.
“Are you trying to say that the situation is not favourable to me?”
Albedo lowered her head as Ainz hit the mark.
That is perhaps so, even Ainz was in agreement. He should not be able to defeat Shalltear.
However—
— just to let you understand, as the one who you refer to as the Supreme Ruler of Nazarick, my title isn’t just for show.
“—your way of thinking is quite right, but flawed as well. What you all possess is merely indoctrinated knowledge.”
“Eh? What do you mean?”
“Do you have experience?”
“What? Experience?”
Albedo blushed.
“Yes, battle experience.”
“Ah! That’s what you meant! Yes, I am able to put all of the powers conferred to me by the Supreme Beings into good use. Therefore, it should be seen as being pretty experienced.”
Ainz shook his head in disagreement with Albedo’s answer. When he fought against the woman called Clementine, he had received a lot of inspiration.