I cannot betray the hopes and expectations of the NPCs who have displayed so much loyalty to me.
Just as Ainz resolved his determination, Sebas’ mustache quivered.
"Offering my complete devotion to Ainz-sama is the sole reason for my existence, I have no need for—"
As I thought, these subordinates of mine possess way too much loyalty. This makes the pressure all the more harder to bear.
"That is enough, I understand your feelings. However, good work still needs to be rewarded. This is something that I as a master should do. Know that sometimes the lack of ambition in the subordinates can make their master unhappy."
"Ah! Please accept my apologies, Ainz-sama. In that case..." After several seconds of thinking, Sebas said, "I would like to ask for clothing and everyday living goods for Tsuare, who was kindly placed under my care by Ainz-sama."
"...I can provide clothes from my personal collection. Will that be fine?"
In YGGDRASIL, the cosmetic skins released were only available in limited quantities. If one missed out on them, it would be extremely difficult to acquire them. As such, players tended to buy up any new cosmetic item that looked halfway decent. This was the same for Ainz and his comrades. Because the guild had female members as well as many female NPCs, Ainz would often purchase skins regardless of whether they were meant for males or females, as long as they looked good. Sometimes he would give them to members who missed out on the sale, but that rarely happened.
The guild member who created Shalltear, Peroronchino, also shared the same inclination as Ainz, and had once said "Buying skins is like buying fap material. Regardless of whether you’ll use it or not, it’s always better to have a copy stored somewhere."
Because of this, Ainz ended up with wardrobe after wardrobe filled with untouched clothes. Even if he turned them into crafting materials it would still be a waste. Might as well try to make the best out of them by giving some to Tsuare. Now that Ainz thought back on this, the clothing from YGGDRASIL were all rather excessive in design, but there should at least be a few that were suitable for Tsuare to wear.
"No, that is too much. Tsuare has already received so much kindness from Ainz-sama, giving her Ainz-sama’s clothes would be too much to ask."
"Is that so? ...In that case, what should I do with the clothes..."
For Ainz, who had never purchased women’s clothing before, this was troublesome. What if he was misunderstood as having a lewd fetish? His reputation within the female circles of the Great Tomb of Nazarick would definitely drop.
"How about we leave this matter to Narberal? A small problem like this should not require the personal attention of Nazarick’s supreme ruler Ainz-sama."
Sebas spoke as if sensing Ainz’s discomfort.
"...Are you fine with this, Narberal?"
Reacting to the command, one of the motionless NPCs who stood in front of Ainz nodded her head deeply.
"Very well. Sebas, this task has been given to Narberal. However..." Ainz grinned, "I am also fine if you treat this as a date and take Tsuare to the capital to shop for clothes."
Ainz had already heard of the relationship between Sebas and Tsuare. Although they haven’t reached a physical relationship yet, it would definitely happen soon. That was what Ainz was told by Demiurge.
Demiurge, huh. Why did he suggest that forming a physical relationship between Sebas and Tsuare is a good thing? Well, I guess he was congratulating his co-worker on finding a girlfriend. Maybe they have a better relationship than I thought? Things didn’t seem so good between them in the Kingdom, but I guess it was understandable considering the circumstances. It makes me relieved. Continually fighting like those two isn't healthy at all."
The reason for the conflict between the guildmembers Touch Me and Ulbert was due to something outside of YGGDRASIL. In other words, Ulbert’s jealousy towards Touch Me was due to real world reasons.
The relationship between the two became tense ever since the quarrel they had that one time… Maybe that was the cause of everything.
If it was the Ainz of now, perhaps he could have understood the reason for the quarrel back then. While reminiscing the past, a sudden voice from Sebas startled Ainz and he hastily came back from the reminiscent state.
"Is that pos-possible? If that is the case, I would like to take Tsuare along to the capital."
It’s not like I want to purposely sabotage their relationship just because I am single.
When the two of them arrive at Re-Estize for their date, should I follow along wearing the Mask of Envy? It was just a childish thought.
"That is fine Sebas. Next, Solution, tell me the reward that you want."
"…I would be very happy if I could receive a few humans. If possible, I want them to be alive. And I would be even happier if the humans I get are pure."
The faces of the human captives appeared briefly in Ainz’s mind. The majority of the captives that were alive were members of "Eight Fingers", the type of people that disgusted Ainz the most. Among them, the useful ones had already been tortured, and any useful information they had was already extracted. The remaining humans were currently being protected by the ones under confinement.
I can’t use them. Pestonya and Nigredo risked going against my orders in order to save them.
"Very well. I shall reward you with a few live humans. However, they won’t be pure. Do forgive me for not being able to fulfill the complete requirements of your wish."
"Please do not apologize, Ainz-sama. I know that my achievements are still lacking, so I am satisfied with what is given." Solution said with her head deeply bowing.
Ainz nodded with the bearing of a ruler to Solution.
"...Is that so? My thanks. The two of you may return to your positions. Next is Entoma. Come before me.”
Similar to Sebas and Solution, Entoma came in front of Ainz and knelt down.
"Well then, Entoma."
"YeS!"
Such a difficult to understand voice, Ainz smiled bitterly.
"Looks like your voice still hasn’t recovered."