Under a dim sky.

Dressed in a wide black and gold robe, Bone Aotian stood at the edge of a forest with a precious scepter in his hand.

Looking at the uneven battlefield not far in front of him, full of traces of tragic battles, he said:

"Is this it?"

"Yes, Lord Ainz!"

Albede, who was following behind, spoke.

"Lord Ainz, look at those corpses, there is not even a trace of blood left in the body."

"Only a vampire can do that!"

Albede continued to speak calmly.

Gu Aotian stepped forward and looked at the dry corpse in front of him, which was almost skinny and boneless.

It's really a vampire, or the kind that is extremely bloodthirsty.

"It's also possible that other vampires did it."

"Are there any other traces?"

Gu Aotian frowned slightly, although Shatiya was very fierce by nature.

But no matter which Guardian under his command, the same is true of the Guardian itself!

For Shatia, because it was made by his best friend 'Perolocino'.

Therefore, Gu Aotian knows Shatia much better than most of the other guardians.

Regarding the things she explained, although Shatiya has a somewhat sloppy personality, she is never sloppy in her work.

It's not a guardian who doesn't know the rules.

What's more, the death of these corpses in front of him is not at all like the actions of a vampire of Shatia's level.

It's more like newborns who have just become vampires.

Otherwise, the average vampire with a little experience wouldn't do that!

Because these adventurers are all good blood, it would be a waste to eat like this.

Of course, there are also in a special case.

Even Shatiya will have to do it.

That's when the injury is severe and there is an extreme lack of blood.

Vampires can suck everything they catch alive and suck them to death!

Just like the way it is!

"Lord Ainz, this is not far from where Sebas and Soluchan stayed at the time!"

"Shatiya also happens to be around here, and has been ordered to investigate the people in this world who have special martial arts."

"It's not strange to be here!"

Albede spoke calmly.

As for the rebellion of his biggest rival, Yarbede does not intend to give Shatiya a chance to overturn the case.

"Albede, you have a point!"

"But even if it's Shatiya who shows up here."

"Then who would have the strength to make Shatiya so badly injured."

"You know Shatiya's strength!"

Gu Aotian said in a deep voice.

"The subordinates don't know, but Shatia's rebellion is already a fact."

"Lord Ainz can't be soft!"

"Otherwise, Eshatiah's knowledge of our great underground tomb in Nasalik."

"Once Shatiya attacks with the enemy, we will only lose even more!"

"So, Lord Ainz."

"Please give the order, I will be the captain of the Shatiya squad who has defected, and I will join Dimiugos, Cosetes, and Marre!"

"Be sure to kill Shatia!"

"To defend the majesty of our Great Underground Tomb of Nasalik, and to defend the majesty of Lord Ainz Supreme!"

Albede's face was serious and angry.

"I said, find Shatia's whereabouts first..."

Gu Aotian snorted coldly.

But for the sake of not hurting the loyalty of Albede and the other Guardians.

Ainz turned to look at the faint starlight that began to appear on the horizon.

also continued to say in a deep voice:

"If I really get to that point, I won't be soft!"

......

Three days later,

The center of the city of Yerantir.

An upscale accommodation complex.

Everywhere is shaded by green trees, and exquisite small western-style buildings are hidden under the green trees.

Even in the middle of the day, the room was cool.

At this time, in one of the delicate two-story buildings.

Ainz was lying shirtless in the spacious living room, enjoying Carol's elaborate massage behind her.

On the luxurious chair beside her, Shatia, dressed in a rose-red dress, was curled up, fiddling with a third-order Rubik's cube in her hand.

The old woman, Carrey, was slowly eating all kinds of fruits;

Only Clementine was looking at her hosts, Ainz and Carol, with an interested expression.

"Clementine, have there been any major bounties in the Adventurers' Guild lately?"

Ainz closed his eyes and felt the right amount of strength on Carol's small hand, and suddenly asked.

"No, master!"

"I've been in the Adventurer's Guild for almost all the past two days."

"In addition to looking up information about her enemies for Carol, keep an eye out for the missions hanging on the mission bulletin board."

"You do see a big task."

"But I've noticed a strange thing, the recent crusade against the mutinous mercenary group has almost all disappeared."

Clementine wondered.

"So many adventurers died at one time a few days ago, and there are also mutinous mercenary bandits!"

"It's all too normal for the Adventurer's Guild to hide the news of the vampires that cause panic, not to mention the involvement of the Slian Sect right now."

"It's not something that ordinary adventurers can participate in!"

But Clementine didn't know about it, and Ainz didn't need to talk to her.

"Nothing strange."

"By the way, Carol, how is your enemy looking?"

"Is there a definite goal?"

Ainz continued.

"I've probably been sure, and I'm thinking about talking to Lord Ainz."

Hearing Ainz ask, Carol had a happy face and immediately spoke.

"That's just right, tell Clementine that she's okay lately!"

Ainz said unconcernedly.

"Thank you, Lord Aintz!"

"But, Lord Ainz, that adventure team is now a platinum-level mercenary team..."

Carol blushed slightly and said in embarrassment.

In Carol's eyes, there is more than one platinum-level adventurer team.

Even Lord Ainz may not be easy to deal with.

"What about the platinum-level mercenary squad, Carol, do you look down on me?"

Before Ainz could speak, Clementine said in a strange voice.

"When... Of course not! ”

Look at Clementine's expression staring at her.

Carol was a little timid, and she couldn't help but think of the last time the two were alone together.

The things that Clementine forced herself to do made Carol feel embarrassed.

At the thought of this, Carol's fair face became even more rosy.

"Alright, Carol, you don't have to worry, just tell Clementine!"

For Carol's strange performance, Ainz was lying on his stomach, naturally invisible.

It's just that he didn't bother to listen to the two of them, and ordered directly.

"Yes, Lord Ainz!"

Hearing Ainz speak, Carol nodded.

Turning his head to look at Clementine on the side, he said:

"The name of that platinum-level adventure mercenary team is 'Black Rose'!"

"Black roses?"

As soon as Carol's voice fell, Clementine immediately asked rhetorically.

"Yes, they killed my parents seven years ago, I'm sure!"

Carol said firmly.

"What, having a hard time?"

Ainz spoke up.

"Of course not, master!"

"It's just rumored that 'Black Rose' has something to do with an archbishop of the Slen Sect."

"But others are afraid of angering the bishop of the Slian Sect, but I'm not afraid!"

"Just leave it to me!"

Clementine said confidently.

"Well, be careful!"

"Recently, there have been high-ranking priests from the Slenn Sect in Yerantir."

Ainz reminded.

"Yes, master!"

"I will!"

Clementine put away her grotesque expression, and her face was serious and respectful.

Then he strode out the door.