Saturday, June 25, 2016

Overlord Volume 10 Epilogue

Translator: Nigel
Proofreader/Editor: Ferro, M


Volume 10 - Epilogue


Demiurge walked happily through the 9th Floor of the Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick.


The sensation of returning after a long time was probably an illusion of some sort. After all, he returned to this place from time to time, and the longest stretch of time he had been away from here was a fortnight at the most. Thus, the reason for his misperception was clearly due to the joy he felt at walking through this place.


His mood lifted the closer he got to his objective.


Demiurge paid no heed to the guards Cocytus had stationed on either side of the doors as he adjusted his tie and inspected his appearance. Naturally, he paid attention to it at all times, but he did not want his master to see a side of him which was less than immaculate.


After a very earnest inspection of his personal grooming, Demiurge knocked on the door of the room.


One of the maids opened the door, poking her head out to see who was calling.


Demiurge wanted to try and spy out a glimpse of his master through the gap, but he could not do anything that embarrassing.


“May I know if Ainz-sama is in his room?”


“My sincerest apologies, Demiurge-sama. Ainz-sama is not in.”


His mood plummeted but he did not let it show on his face.


“Is that so. Then, where has Ainz-sama gone?”


“My sincerest apologies, I do not know… However, Albedo-sama might know something about it.”


She was right.


“Really now. Then, where is Albedo now?”


“She is in this room.”


Demiurge knew Albedo treated her master’s room as her workroom. Can’t you just use the room you’ve been assigned, he often thought, but after considering her personality, he ended up keeping quiet. The most important thing was his master’s approval. With that, there was nothing else for him to add.


“Is she working? ...Could you help me check if this is a convenient time to visit?”


“Understood.”


The door before him closed. A moment later, it opened again.


“Please come in, Demiurge-sama.”


Demiurge thanked the maid and then entered. Before his eyes was the Guardian Overseer, seated on a chair in front of his master’s desk.


Her lowered line of sight moved, and caught hold of Demiurge.


“It’s been a while, Albedo.”


“Ah, Demiurge. You’ve worked hard abroad. What is it today?”


“Ah, it concerns the matter in the Holy Kingdom. I was planning to obtain permission for the final stages of the plan. I will need a Doppelganger… where is Ainz-sama?”


“He is somewhat far away. I doubt he will be able to return quickly…”


In other words, he is not in E-Rantel, Demiurge mused. Otherwise she would not describe it in such a strange way.


“That is somewhat of an inconvenience. Then, I shall perform preparation work on the 7th Floor until Ainz-sama returns.”


“If it is urgent, could you not communicate with [Message]?”


Demiurge frowned, and observed Albedo’s expression.


She had her usual smile on, but the perceptive Demiurge detected some other emotion within her.


If she was just toying with him, it would be fine.


Demiurge attempted to quickly study her, but he could not read that deeply.


It ached at him, but then again, this was not a contest in the first place.


Among all the people of Nazarick, the only two people he could not read were his master and Albedo. He set them aside as rare exceptions for the sake of his inner peace.


Demiurge shrugged.


“It is not that urgent. If Ainz-sama returns the day after, I shall inform him myself.”


“Ainz-sama did not mention how long he would be gone. He might take a very long time.”


“Then, I shall go to Ainz-sama’s side, Albedo. It is not a matter which requires the use of [Message].”


“Ara? Why is that? If it is truly important, would it not be more loyal to inform him as soon as possible?”


The context of Albedo’s smile had changed. Earlier, it was her usual fake smile, but now it was a wicked, bullying smile. She must have some sort of ill intent in mind.


It would seem there was something she wanted to say, no matter what.


How tiresome, Demiurge thought as he stated his reasons.


“I desire to display my achievements to Ainz-sama, so I do not wish to use such methods to contact him. While I can receive his praise through a [Message], in the end, I would still prefer to hear his voice in person. That is all… Is that not the shared dream for all in Nazarick?”


“Mm, indeed, Demiurge. It is as you say. Anyone would feel that way.”


“Then, where has Ainz-sama gone?”


“He has gone to visit the Dwarf Kingdom, about which little is known and which has not made diplomatic contact until now. Thus, we do not know how much time it will take.”


“Who accompanies him?”


“Shalltear and Aura.”


That should be fine in terms of combat strength. However other aspects were more worrisome.


Aura was fine. All she needed to do was not inconvenience Ainz-sama. Yet, the face of the other person appeared in Demiurge’s mind.


“Still, by bringing Shalltear along, does he intend to destroy the Dwarf Kingdom?”


Mare would have been a much better choice for verbal negotiations. Thus, that choice was made for other reasons.


What are the other Guardians doing?”


“Cocytus is managing the lake. Mare is building a dungeon outside E-Rantel. Sebas is carrying out his duties in E-Rantel. Although I do not know what Ainz-sama intends, the fact that he did not bring an army along would suggest a peaceful visit, no?”


“...There is insufficient information for that. Why did Ainz-sama want to go to the Dwarf Kingdom?”


“Demiurge. We cannot predict Ainz-sama’s thoughts.”


It was as Albedo said.


His master, Ainz Ooal Gown, was the supreme ruler of Nazarick, who concealed countless stratagems within a single move of a chess piece. Demiurge who had been created with outstanding talents could not even hope to graze the soles of his brilliance with his outstretched hands. Attempting to read his master’s motivations was a mistake.


That said, sensing his master’s will and preparing for it was a mark of true loyalty.


If I don’t work hard enough...


As Demiurge rebuilt his conviction once more, Albedo picked up a piece of parchment from the table.


“This came from the Empire yesterday. I opened it after receiving Ainz-sama’s permission via [Message]. It contains an offer of vassalage from the Empire. The exact details of the vassalization are to be finalized later.”


Demiurge was shocked. This was much earlier than he had anticipated.


“What’s this? According to my predictions, the Empire should only have offered to be vassals after the Kingdom was destroyed…”


“That is the result of Ainz-sama’s visit to the Empire.”


“This is… As expected of Ainz-sama…”


“Say, Demiurge. Did you really think the Empire would only become a vassal after the Kingdom would?”


“Of course. That was how I planned it.”


“Regardless of what methods you used?”


“...What are you trying to say?“


“Ainz-sama often mentioned your name. It came up in the context of ‘Did you hear from Demiurge? Then it should be all right.’ In other words, there was something about you about your plan which he could not accept.”


“What are you saying.. Albedo, why didn’t you tell me earlier? If that’s the case


“If what is the case?”


Demiurge could not speak.


“...Let me ask you again. Was there no way to make the Empire a vassal before the Kingdom?”


“...There was. However, it would have required Ainz-sama himself to act. It would be a shameful course of action for a subordinate to advise. In addition, I felt that it would require the execution of several methods requiring at least a month in order to cause a violent upheaval within a large city. That being the case, I believed that it would have been better to begin by subjugating the Kingdom and then applying pressure on other areas… how long did Ainz-sama take?”


“I was in the Kingdom, so I am not sure, but I think it was three days at the most.”


Demiurge’s eyes went wide.


That was too fast.


How had he demonstrated his subjugating might? How had he broken the will of the Emperor, who sought to ally with other nations?


Although Demiurge had prepared a perfect plan that would render the Emperor unable to take action, his master seemed to have crafted a scheme which surpassed even that.


“Three days? How did he do that…”


“Incidentally, there were almost no casualties.”


His gaping mouth felt like it had been stoppered. All he felt was an unstoppable flow of admiration and respect for that absolute ruler. He was like Death itself, quietly standing behind the Emperor and then crushing his heart.


The trembling he felt just now spread from the top of his head to his entire body. Savage delight, admiration, fear and respect mixed within him, and this complex blend of emotions made Demiurge shudder without end.


“As, as expected of Ainz-sama. Someone like me could not hope to even approach him. He is truly a peerless and perfect master. Nobody else could have led the Supreme Beings. I cannot help but envy Pandora’s Actor, even if just a little.”


Albedo went kuku, her smile full of superiority.


It must have been the sense of superiority a woman felt when she was ordered to love such a marvelous man.


“In addition, Ainz-sama has ordered us to decide how to handle the vassalage of the Kingdom.”


“Ordered us? Why?”


“Is that not obvious? Much of the developments in this field have been due to the use of your plan, Demiurge. Even so, Ainz-sama said nothing to you and pushed the vassalization of the Empire forward with his own plan. Thus, his heart ached.”


He could not understand that. Perhaps if he was displeased at his own incompetence, he could understand that. But not this.


“...Why? I do not understand.”


Hah~ Albedo sighed tiredly.


“It is because he trusts you. In other words… how shall I put this. You should be able to understand it with that mind of yours, but this is probably how it is. Not following your plan is equivalent to doubting your abilities. Ainz-sama awaited your communication because he did not want to do that. However, Ainz-sama felt you were too concerned about him. Thus, his independent action was meant to tell you, ‘don’t worry about me’, I believe.”


It was an answer he could accept. No, it would be better to say there could be no other answer but that.


“This truly is…”


Demiurge lowered his face in shame. At the same time, he was filled with delight after he realised how his master had thought of him.


“Demiurge. We must work to repay Ainz-sama’s kindness.”


“Of course, Albedo.”


Demiurge was excited.


“In order to fulfil Ainz-sama’s expectations, let us finish a vassalage plan for the Kingdom for him to see before he returns!”


“Indeed. Ainz-sama has gone in person, so there must be many schemes in store. He will surely be busy once he returns from the Dwarven Kingdom.”


Demiurge grinned.

“Indeed, Albedo. Indeed.”

68 comments:

  1. FIRST! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS!!!

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  2. Thank you for the chapters... But damn Ainz is the luckiest son of a gun I have ever read about. :D

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    1. It is crazy how lucky he is. I want to see what his luck stat is!

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    2. Yes lol it's even better than kazumas luck stat in konosoba, or was kazumas unlucky?

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    3. Kazuma has nearly the luck of a God. The PROBLEM is his luck is continually countered by the negative luck that the useless goddess by his side has. Essentially they balance each other out

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    4. While Kazuma had got a Got he should have used that chance and f*cked that goddess, at least after bearing the child he would have become a God 😋😉

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    5. I know of God Grid... though he is only semi-demi one tbf.

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    6. Well Arakawa Kouki from "I Got Reincarnated And Mistaken As A Genius?" Has maxed is luck too but it feel more natural for Ainz.

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  3. seriously, ainz must have a passive fate control like remilia to get this lucky. btw, am i the only one who can't load ch1 and intermission comments?

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    1. My opinion... Ainz is a mage, who in the games generally have more int, since that is the case his actions may have no reason for the human in the body, but the intelect of the character afect his decisions

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    2. For a while, I was thinking it was strange that his intelligence would not affect him, considering his other stats (at least the physical ones) and his race did. But that makes perfect sense. He could actually be the smartest in this world, but his previous existence in the background, despite being able to point him in a direction doesn't even comprehend that what is happening is the result of his stats working for it.

      I mean, when you look at it, it never came to his mind to try and learn thing, other than how to rule. he never tried to think like demiurge or Albedo. Because subconsciously, he doesn't need to. He only tried to understand things that were a lack of knowledge due to this world. Not things that were a lack of knowledge. The only time he "kinda" tries to understand such things is when he ask demiurge or another guardian to explain for him. outside of that, he doesn't even bother.

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    3. He was bullshitting but in truth he was actually speaking fax without even noticing. That's how the int stats affected him. You may have noticed how he always made up stuff so people don't see him as an idiot and yet the "bullshit" that he come up with was actually sensible and legit works. He was not mistaken as a genius, he just doesn't realize he's a genius.

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  4. This is my favorite part in the whole LN. I really like Sebas and Demiurge. :3

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  5. Poor Satoru, there's no turning back now. Even if he admitted along the road that he's just yolo-swagging his way through, they would not believe him.

    - Really, it was all a coincidence, I just wanted to recruit adventurers, the Emperor did that on his own...
    - Surely you jest, Ainz-sama. Everything up until now has been part of your plan. Wait. Is this a test?

    ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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    1. HAHAHAHA That's exactly what I was thinking ! =D

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  6. Here's the PDFs for those interested.
    Volumes 1-10 + Specials
    DOWNLOAD: http://sh.st/nykcB

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    1. uhmm here is my pdf version of bd 4 and 6 I hope it's not bad. T_T

      Overlord BD4
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      Overlord BD6
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  7. Now, I want to read about Ainz's visit to the dwarf kingdom.
    Thanks for the translation!
    Next book! Next book hurry!

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  8. Sausage, Ainz-sama talking him 3 days.

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  9. Thank you very much for your effort! (:

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  10. Demiurge is by far my favorite character.

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  11. I have to say, the most interesting character is Demiurge.

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  12. Gotta love Demiurge... although for me everyone of nazaricks characters are lovely.. but still Demiurge takes the top.. and Ainz`s passive BS skill is still grealty at work it seems..

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  13. I remember reading an overlord "volune 10" on skywood which was meant to be some april fool... however the first half of the story i read seems legit which was about the dwarf being attack by darkling and disccussing about seeking help from Ainz... so is that story part of volume 10 or just a fan story?

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    1. i dont know. but the second part with all the gay sex....i though it was real until i read the second chapter and Demiurge's D*** came out of nowhere. --. But i dont know about the dwarf kingdome. i hope it is though. that was cool

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    2. I cant help but laugh reading that one, seems legit until you pass the cyber, rod, book etc stuff

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  14. LMFAO. It's true the hardest person to read is a person who didn't think at all. It's just that his luck had been through the roof and beyond thst everything eventually goes according to his non-existent plan.
    Anyway, thank you for the translation! Such marvelous read!

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    1. Then again.


      He really hates hsi inability.
      It's like not seeing what unfolds around you, because you fear the view of it by others.

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    2. yea..its like how saiki can't predict nendou's actions..

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  15. Ainz probably just has a really high luck stats.

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  17. He had the most powerful passive skill: "all luck of the world" =))

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  18. Thank you so much for the translation


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  19. *chuckles*

    HAAHAHHAHAHAHAHAAH!
    And it alllll was a coinsiedence!

    xD

    Ainz ... you're so grand... lucky.

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  20. Is it me or is Ains no goal one of the best bullshiters that ever walk. I mea. Seriously, why is everybody assuming he is an incredible genius when the guy is a coward. I mean , maybe humans cannot read an undead personality and the liches fear his power but what about Shaltear who is just has strong as him. Shouldn't she see through him. I mean fuck the program they were given .they are now capable of independent taught and are clever. I think their growth should of been more faster. Think of a new driver with the fastest car on the road on a highway with no one around . although we obey speed limit , if its fine and no ones around people!e would speed even over 200m/s.I have to admit he his better than Hercules by a lot.though behind king in one punchman ..because none of these characters are strong yet still such a coward....I wonder if he will really conquer the world without fighting

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    1. shaltear is consider as one of the dumbest in all of floor guardian eventhough she is strong. peroronchino must have put low amount of intelligent point for her when he created her while demiurge got more intelligent point than the others. afterall they're actually coming from the game even right now they capable of thinking by their own. there might be some sort of rules like when ainz massacred the kingdom armies but he still cant increase his level. something like a restriction for them.

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    2. I dont think he is a coward, he just verry self concieous of how people see him, and he is acting like ruler but deep inside he is just a normal human soul.And the think he is we the readers know of this but not charechers in the percive him.

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  21. I could not help but laugh while face palming XD

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  22. Oh f*ck... This is getting even more out of control. They're going to put all kinds of stuff into place without even asking Ainz which will either harm the humans or at least go against what Ainz is hoping to achieve. I can almost see this series ending with Ainz himself destroying his kingdom after it spirals too far out of control. Haha.
    Thanks for the chapter!

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  23. i wonder if ainz sort of has two brains
    like his undead brain and his human one

    maybe his undead brain actually is a super genius and is secretly guiding his human side. Could explain how he always seems to accidentally do the right thing at the right time.

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    1. No. It's just a Deus Ex moment, because otherwise his undead side is passively omniscient. Which is ridiculous considering Ainz himself knows he's lacking in ability. Lol.

      I find the theory that Ainz is secretly a genius (high INT stat because of magic) kinda hilarious, because, again, that would mean he is passively omniscient - which in itself is a oxymoron. Besides, it's funnier if he's actually an idiot. lmao.

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    2. It could be that his subconscious mind is actually now being used for conscious thought without him knowing. I mean your subconscious mind regulates all vital functions, and tasks that you cant actively think of with out dying. Well his body no longer has any vital functions needed to stay alive so what is his subconscious mind doing now? Maybe it is being used to read people, and forward planning. I mean think about how much brain power Ainz now has free since he doesn't have to worry keeping a fleshsuit happy and working properly. It doesn't waste energy or mental activity on sleep cycles,cardio systems, digestive systems,respiratory systems, etc..
      He just doesn't realize it since again it is all happening on a subconscious level.

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    3. I'm actually a huge fan of the idea his avatar's INT stat carried over as well. Just like how his avatar can influence his emotional thoughts, it is also guiding his conscious thoughts. Ainz spends tons of time watching Jircniv, his subconscious super-intelligence deciphers codes about secret plots and meeting locations, nudges the conscious self to head to the Empire, and here we are! It's probably not true, but It makes for some nice variation to just thinking he lucks out every time.

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  24. Thank you for the chapter

    I really like the fact that Ainz, even though thinking like a Human but act as a boss. It is great and all but I really do hope one day he won't feel embarrassed to tell his Guardians what he wants. And I really hope he will keep the dignity of an Overlord who would killed those opposes him without a blink. I mean, don't be too human and don't get too soft after interact with human. Pardon my bad English :)

    P/s: His luck can only compare to Usopp and Buggy from One Piece haha

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  25. It's really cute how Ainz sees all the created chars as his kids while the chars themselves see him as their father, mostly at least. Albedo and Shalltear...and that brain sucking monster...are exceptions, but even Demiurge has that 'Daddy, look!' vibe just like Mare.
    Also, remember Shalltear when she messed up and let some people get away? She did not worry about being punished but about disappointing Ainz instead, like a kid playing with paint and making a mess by mistake. So clearly they are still feeling the way kids do.

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    1. Brain sucking.... Neuronist?

      Except it wasn't implied that she sucked brains, but rather... other things.....

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    2. The relationship reminds me more of how I imagine God and angels would be.

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    3. Neuronist's race is brain eater

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  26. this is!! fufufufufuu fuahahahahahahaha aahahahahah -ehem fabulous as expected no matter how stronger u are if u didnt had any luck.. its useless!!

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  27. Kirito have plot armor
    Ainz have plot tank

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  28. This is so funny, once again they misunderstood ainz actions and thoughts 😂😂

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  29. Thanks for the chapter it's appreciated

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  30. So this means we won`t see Ainz in the next volume?

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  31. I've been rereading this in preparation for volume 14, which is supposed to come out in march of 2020, and I can't help but notice Albedo in this chapter is manipulating Demiurge.
    Think about it. She tells Demiurge Ainz had managed to plan something better than him, inspiring respect in the devil. She tells him it was fast and with almost no casualties. And then before the devil can think himself useless, she butters him up by saying that 'Ainz-sama cares about you very much and didn't want to hurt your feelings'.
    Albedo is trying to sway Demiurge's total loyalty to Ainz. Why? Think about the team she has looking for the rest of guild members: all loyal to her, who would kill her creator for Ainz, or to Ainz himself. There's a theory out there about how that team is to find AND KILL the rest of guild members, and I think it's correct.
    But if they manage yo find them and they are those who created the Guardians, wouldn't the Guardians listen to their creators instead of Ainz? So if she attempts to kill them, the guardians would definitely try to defend their creators and turn against Ainz.
    That's why I think Albedo is trying to sway Demiurge. She wants to have him on her side if they find guild members. She wants him loyal only to Ainz, so he can fight his own creator if needed.
    I bet once Albedo secures his loyalty she'll start with the rest of the guardians until everyone is loyal only to Ainz.
    I also think she's doing it not only because having to fight against all of the guardians is too risky, but because Ainz have called all the NPCs his 'treasures' and has rebuked them many times for fighting between them, so she doesn't want to upset him by fighting each other.

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    1. Nice theory, we don't know much what albedo plan.
      Like previous chapter she visited kingdom with 4 motive on her own initiative.

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  32. Jircniv: He knew all along! He has forced me to become a vassal! He truly is the devil!
    Demiurge: To think he subjugated the Empire faster than my plan. And with no casualties! He truly is a genius!
    Ainz: Dafuq is a vassal? Demiurge help!

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  33. I am laughing my ass out😂😂😂

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  34. Constant delight -- all hail Nazarick!

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