“All of it, Sebas. All of it.”
Demiurge’s slit-like pupils emitted a cold gaze.
“Of course, if it was me, I would even scheme for the rescuer to escape with the hostage, and the moment they believe they have escaped, I would turn the tables around. The greater their hope, the greater their despair.”
“That sounds like fun. If we get an opportunity, I would like to try that out as well.”
“B-but if they really escape, w-wouldn’t it be dangerous?”
Demiurge and Shalltear laughed.
“Mare, that was a funny joke you made. Of course we would ensure they can’t actually get away. Well, if they ever do, they would deserve praise.”
“Demiurge, did you already obtain the necessary information to destroy the Eight Fingers?”
“Of course, Sebas. I have all the necessary information.”
Sebas was honestly surprised. The time Demiurge had spent in the capital was extremely short, but for him to have gathered information this fast… Sebas did not want to imagine what kind of method Demiurge used. The only thing he was certain about was that if Demiurge was acting on the Master’s orders, he would not mess around.
“Now about the locations, there are quite a few, but all that remains is to attack them. If possible, try to capture those who looks like they have useful information, and make sure to remind these Eight Fingers of their wrongdoing—”
Demiurge suddenly stopped, glancing at Sebas before he continued.
“—That they dared to sully the most graceful and magnificent name of Ainz Ooal Gown. If we want to pay them back proportionally to the insult they have done to us, we will need to extract more information as well. Any objections?”
“N, no!”
“They need to pay for their rudeness toward Ainz-sama with death.”
“Of course, there’s no objection.”
The two Guardians and the butler replied. The Pleiades and the Evil Lords simply bowed without saying a word.
“Good, then Sebas. Can you tell me of the location they called you out to? I need to confirm if it’s one of the locations I have learned of.”
When Sebas spoke the address, Demiurge smiled.
“Should I be happy that it’s a match or be saddened that there is one less place to attack. It is one of the places I’ve scouted out. I shall leave that place to you.”
“Thank you. But there is a chance she may be injured. I wish to bring someone who can use healing magic.”
“To save her is the wish of Ainz-sama as well… Solution, since you have superior detection abilities, I wanted to leave you as a reserve, but can you support Sebas?”
“As you command, Demiurge-sama.”
“But, Demiurge, about the humans inside that building who kidnapped Tsuare…”
“If you leave any of the scum that tried to trample on Ainz-sama’s words alive, I’ll kill you myself this time.”
“No need to worry Demiurge. I will exterminate them.”
Sebas could see Demiurge making an ambiguous expression from the corner of his eyes. He imagined that he probably made a similar expression. The more he thought about why he didn’t like Demiurge so much, the stranger it became. He was perfectly fine with Shalltear, who shared similar hobbies with Demiurge, but Demiurge annoyed him whenever they talked to each other. Even so, to quarrel with Demiurge right before the mission would be like spitting on the kindness of the Supreme Beings. Sebas deeply apologized to his master inside his heart and bowed towards Demiurge.
“I apologize for showing you rudeness even though you came to correct my mistakes.”
“…Well, it doesn’t matter. For now… Is it going to be alright for you to evacuate Tsuare immediately to Nazarick after you rescue her?”
“Of course. Are all the preparations made to receive her?”
“No problem~. On that point, we prepared accordingly~.”
Sebas nodded his head to Entoma who spoke sweetly.
“Any other questions? No? Then we’ll divide the members into seven groups and decide where each group will attack. Of course, Sebas and Solution are already assigned, but first thing to beware of… Shalltear!”
Demiurge’s tone suddenly became strong, surprising Shalltear.
“What, what is it, Demiurge?”
“Please wait in the back as reserve, since you lose all control when you’re drenched in blood. If you go out of control killing useless flies, it will be a problem.”
“It-, it’s alright! If I use Spuit Lance to suck it all in, the chances of that happening would be very small!”
“It’s still a no. We need to be careful with this and need to avoid the risks as much as possible. Also Sebas, I’ll apologize beforehand. Rescuing Tsuare and punishing the Eight Fingers is just stage one of this plan. However, I cannot tell you anything about the entire plan or stage two, because the moment you return to Nazarick after accomplishing stage one, you are no longer part of the plan. To avoid any information leaks, we need to keep it on a strict need-to-know basis.”
“I understand. Then I will prepare immediately.”
Once Sebas left the room, Demiurge continued.
“Alright, first, I will relay the important information. Concentrate and make sure you do not miss anything. Entoma, you can make illusions, correct? Then please use them as I instruct you.”
“Roger~”
After listening to all the details from Demiurge, Entoma created an illusion in an empty space. Demiurge was fully satisfied with the illusion as well.
“I forbid you to kill this person. In the worst case, you are permitted to injure him if necessary but think of it as fundamentally not allowed. Especially you, Shalltear.”
“You don’t need to keep reminding me.”
Shalltear puffed up her cheeks at being repeatedly mentioned and Mare smiled bitterly.
“U-umm. I-is it ok not to, uh, tell Sebas?”
“It should be alright. Considering his personality, he isn’t someone who would randomly hurt people… but just in case, will you take care of this in an emergency, Solution?”
“Yes, as you command.”
Demiurge nodded satisfactorily.
The last part of the plan was linked to someone who would bring huge benefits to Nazarick. If there is a mistake, then there was a chance that the ultimate goal of world domination, which the Supreme Being Ainz Ooal Gown has not said aloud, could be delayed. The moment the master said “I entrust everything to you”, mistakes could no longer be tolerated.
Despite having received direct orders from Albedo; Shalltear, Cocytus and Sebas have made mistakes one after the other. If this continued, the very abilities of the Guardians and the other stronger members created by the supreme beings would be questioned. Of course, the master did not show displeasure at their failure, and Cocytus’ failure seemed to have been part of the plan, but they cannot keep relying on his goodwill.
We must prove how useful the Guardians are to Ainz-sama by succeeding with this plan.
Was there any use for foolish subordinates that cannot perform their duty in a satisfying way?
And if the final remaining being were to disappear due to disappointment…
The mere thought made Demiurge freeze in fear.
Failure is not an option. We must show a result that will wipe away all the previous failures.
With certainty in his heart, Demiurge looked around to everyone.
“And don’t forget, the people who brainwashed Shalltear may be waiting for an opportunity to strike. Nobody will desert their post without permission. If you’re deemed suspicious by myself or any other Guardians, raise your two arms or their equivalent as a proof of your loyalty. Do not act in a suspicious manner. If you do, we may kill you immediately for the safety of the plan. Any questions?”