"…… Momonga-sama, feeling hesitation is quite right, because compared to Momonga-sama, our fundamental strength is insignificant."
Albedo stops smiling and speaks with a respectful and awe-inspiring expression:
"As long as Momonga-sama orders it, no matter how difficult the task, I — no, all floor Guardians will go all out, even if it means destroying ourselves. We vowed to never shame the forty-one supreme Creators of Ainz Ooal Gown. "
"This I swear!"
Following Albedo's voice, the other floor Guardians echo in unison. All their voices were full of strength and no matter how many people tried, nobody would be able to stop their diamond-solid loyalty and determination. Now it feels like a joke to even suspect that the NPCs might betray Momonga. After this statement, the dark mood in front of him has disappeared without a trace. Momonga is deeply moved and very excited. To think that the NPCs designed by the members of Ainz Ooal Gown would be this great.
The glorious golden age still exists.
The crystallisation of everyone's hard work, the Masterpieces they created still remain in this world… and Momonga was truly glad for that.
Momonga wears a blooming smile, but because of his skull face there were obviously no changes in his expression. However, the red lights inside his eye sockets become extremely dazzling. Just as his anxiety goes away, Momonga simply says what a male chairman would say:
"Guardians, you are the best. I'm sure you will be able to understand my purpose and achieve the mission with success. There might be some things you can not understand, but I want you to concentrate on listening. I believe The Great Tomb of Nazarick was involved in an accident of unknown origin."
The Guardian still have serious look on their faces and there were no signs of surprise.
"Although I do not know the cause of this accident, Nazarick, which was originally in a swamp, was transported to the Grasslands. Is there anyone who knows anything about this phenomenon?"
Albedo looks at the floor Guardian's faces to see their faces and openly replies:
"No, I'm sorry, we can not think of any leads."
"Well, I have another thing to ask to the floor Guardians. Did anything strange happen on your floor?"
Hearing these words, each floor Guardian finally answer:
"The seventh floor did not have any incidents."
"Sixth floor also."
"Ye- yes, sister is right."
"The fifth floor is the same."
"From the first to the third from, there is no incident."
"— Momonga-sama, I want to investigate the fourth and eighth floor as soon as possible."
"So be it. Albedo will be given this task, but pay attention to the eighth floor. If there is an emergency situation, you might not be able to deal with it."
Albedo sgave a deep bow to show her understanding and Shalltear added:
"Please give me responsibility for the surface."
"No, Sebas is scouting the surface right now."
Albedo, who was present at the time, shows no reaction but on the faces of the other guardians emerges an expression of surprise that they are unable to hide.
In the Great Tomb of Nazarick, there are 4 NPCs who excel in close combat. Being the most proficient in the use of many different weapons and possessing devastating strength is Cocytus. Fully equipped with heavy armor, boasting impeccable defense is Albedo. However, the one with the most combat strength, who is able to stand against the two of them is Sebas. Other than him, there is also another who is able to beat them.
There should be no reason for the other Guardians not to be surprised.
Their strongest fighter, the invincible Sebast, was sent out to do such a simple reconnaissance mission. This could be also be seen as Momonga being very cautious about the situation, therefore everyone felt especially tense.
“Its about time for his return…”
At that moment, Momonga saw Sebas walk towards him. Like all the other Guardians, Sebas kneeled in front of Momonga.
“Momonga-sama, I apologise for being late.”
“No problem, report about what you have seen on the surroundings.”
Sebas raised his head and looked at the rest of the Guardians.
”…This is an emergency, it should be good to let all the floor
Guardians.”
“Yes. Firstly, the surrounding one kilometer of land is grasslands. There are no man-made structures around. Although I have seen some
small creatures, there are no humans or large creatures.”
“Those small creatures, are they monsters?”
“No, they seem to be creatures with no fighting capability.”
“… I see. Those grasslands you speak of, they wouldn’t happen to be one of those with sharp frozen grass blades, which would pierce you as you walk by?”
“No, just normal grasslands. Nothing special.”
“You also didn’t see any sky-castle like structures in the sky?” “Yes, there were none. Whether on the sky or the ground, there were no signs of humans.”
“I see, just a simple sky… Good work Sebas.”
Momonga, consoling Sebas, felt frustrated because of the lack of any useful information.
But he already felt that he was gradually aware that he was no longer in the virtual world of Yggdrasil. Although he could not understand why he could still use the equipment from Yggdrasil as well as use magic like normal.
Momonga had no idea how he got to this place, but it would be better to increase the security of Nazarick for now. There is no way to know if this area is already under control by another person, if so they will no doubt come running here to complain. No, it would be lucky if it only ended with a complaint.
“Guardians, firstly I want everyone to increase the security of each floor. Because we do not know what might happen, do not be careless. If there are any intruders, do not kill them, but instead capture them alive. Try not to harm them either. During this unknown situation, I’m sorry to trouble everyone with these things.”
The guardians all acknowledged the order, and bowed in salute.
“Next, I want to understand under which system this organization operates. Albedo, how do the floor Guardians exchange of information between each other under this situation?”
During the time when Yggdrasil was a game, the guardians were all just NPCs, who only acted in accordance to pre-programmed rules. They were unable to exchange information and only guarded their own floor.
“Every guardians protects their own floor according to their own judgement, however Demiurge is general responsibility and everyone is sharing their intelligence with him.”
Momonga was a little surprised, but then slowly nodded his head in satisfaction:
“Thats great, Nazarick’s security is taken care of by Demiurge and the one in charge of the guardians will be Albedo. The two of you should prepare a more comprehensive management system.”
“Understood. Planning of the management system should not include the 8th, 9th and 10th floor right?”
“The 8th floor has Victim so it should be alright. No, the 8th floor is offlimits. The order given to Albedo is also cancelled. No one is to go up to the 8th floor without my permission. After the release of the seal, there will be direct access between the 7th and 9th floor. Include the inner layer of the 9th and 10th floor into the planning as well.” “Are you sure you want to do it this way?”