"Iri directly attacked Shalltear just now, didn't she?" Aura asked.
"Yes, after Shalltear attacked her own Vassals, Princess Elizabeth used Shalltear's special skill to attack Shalltear," Cocytus replied.
After Cocytus finished speaking, the other Guardians fell silent. They also didn't expect why Iri would suddenly attack Shalltear, and with a skill Shalltear had used just seconds before.
"Perhaps our Princess Elizabeth couldn't stand Shalltear's conduct," Demiurge said after a long silence.
"That lamprey attacking her own Vassals was indeed too much, but is that enough to make Little Yi attack her?" Albedo also put away her infatuated expression and looked at Iri, who was currently playing along with Shalltear, with a serious face.
"Don't forget, Princess Elizabeth has inherited the genes of Lord Ainz and all of us Guardians. Everyone can see that Princess Elizabeth not only inherited Lord Ainz's wisdom but also Shalltear's racial skills. It's not strange for her to inherit our 'nature', is it, Cocytus?" Demiurge looked at Cocytus and said.
"…" Cocytus said nothing, merely exhaling a breath of frost as a response.
"How could…how could…Cocytus!" Albedo became agitated. Her daughter's 'nature' didn't follow her own, but rather Cocytus's attribute of overflowing righteousness. She immediately became displeased, her black wings trembling uncontrollably, looking as if she was about to pounce and tear Cocytus apart.
"Calm down, Albedo. I think there's a reason why Princess Elizabeth's 'nature' is closer to Cocytus's," Demiurge said with a cold smile.
"What reason!!!" The shocked Albedo no longer cared about thinking and just stared intently at Cocytus…
"Can't you see it? Who created Princess Elizabeth's main body?" Demiurge asked.
"It was Lord Ainz… Could it be…" Albedo suddenly had an epiphany. Her previous agitated appearance vanished without a trace.
"It's exactly that… Albedo, everything is within Lord Ainz's control. All we need to do is cooperate with Lord Ainz's plan and watch Princess Elizabeth grow with loving eyes," Demiurge said.
"Ah…ah…Lord Ainz…As expected of Lord Ainz…Everything was within Lord Ainz's expectations from the very beginning, ah ah…" Albedo once again revealed her infatuated face.
"Demiurge, we cannot comprehend Lord Ainz's thoughts. Can you tell us?" Cocytus asked.
Aura and Mare, who were nearby, also nodded. They were confused by the conversation between Demiurge and Albedo and had no idea what Lord Ainz's plan was.
"This is just the beginning. Lord Ainz's long-term and great plan, even I can only glimpse a little. So, I will tell you what I know," Demiurge said with a glint in his glasses and a smile.
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"Little Iri-chan, I feel that Little Iri-chan's main problem right now is her level. Although she has powerful skills, Little Iri-chan will be at a great disadvantage when encountering equipment or skills that restrict based on level," Shalltear said.
"Uh…then what should I do, Mama Shalltear?" Iri continued to feign obedience and asked.
This time, Shalltear finally offered a somewhat constructive suggestion. Iri had thought she couldn't do anything but smile foolishly and infatuatedly!
Iri had considered this point, but how does one raise their level?
The novel didn't mention it at all. The novel's plot itself was set in the virtual game world of Yggdrasil, so the world rules should be like an RPG game, where you level up by killing monsters, right?
As for monsters, Nazarick certainly didn't lack them… Almost all of them were monsters, and there were also a bunch of big boss-level characters. But now Iri herself was a member of Nazarick! Those monsters were all allies! Not to mention that Iri really couldn't bring herself to attack allies, but would attacking allies even grant experience? That was indeed a problem.
"How about this…Little Iri-chan, kill them!" Shalltear said, pointing at the Vampire Brides who were still dazed in the Arena.
What…Hearing Shalltear say that, Iri was instantly speechless. Kill them! Xia Jiu, you scoundrel! Injuring them was one thing, but now you want their lives? They are your Vassals!
"Mama Shalltear, there's no need to kill the sisters…" Iri said with difficulty. Although she was very disgusted by Shalltear's suggestion, all she could do now was persuade Shalltear to abandon the idea. After all, Iri knew that everyone's karma value in Nazarick was basically negative, let alone Shalltear, who was extremely evil. It was reasonable for her to come up with such an idea…
"Princess Elizabeth…We are honored to die by Princess Elizabeth's hand and become your aid…" Shalltear didn't say anything, but the Vampire Brides spoke first.
Hey, hey! This is about your lives! Don't value your lives so lowly! Iri immediately felt displeased…but there was nothing she could do.
"Princess Elizabeth, do it!" The Vampire Brides directly closed their eyes.
"Sasa~ Little Iri-chan, use the Pure Throwing Spear I taught you to kill them. You should be able to use it two more times!" Shalltear also encouraged Iri to act from the side.
Iri couldn't bring herself to shout, "Become my experience points!" and then kill the Vampire Brides who had meticulously cared for her. But if she hesitated in such a place…
"I can't do it…Mama Shalltear." Iri could only admit defeat. If it were about eliminating a few small skeletons or something, she might have been very willing to act. But these Vampire Brides had all taken care of her…Making herself kill them for experience points…Iri truly couldn't bring herself to do it.
"Eh? Do you want me to give you a demonstration first? Like this…" Shalltear thought Iri couldn't use the skill and wanted to personally give a demonstration first.
"Mama Shalltear, don't kill them." Iri directly grabbed Shalltear, who was about to act. Shalltear looked at Iri with great surprise.
Indeed…Initially, when she came to this world and obtained this body, Iri did think that she could do whatever she wanted in this world, never again letting others look down on her, never again letting others despise her. She had the ability! She was strong in this world and could easily crush those weaklings who looked down on her and mocked and despised her. But…now, when it truly came to taking a life, Iri hesitated…
"Princess Elizabeth, I see you are tired. Shall we stop here for now? How about it." Demiurge's voice came from afar. At the other end of the Arena, Demiurge walked out.
Iri was overjoyed…Xiao Di came at just the right time! Hurry and save the day!!
"Demiurge! What are you doing here! Don't interrupt me teaching Little Iri-chan!" Shalltear frowned when she saw Demiurge.
"Shalltear…Don't force Princess Elizabeth to do something she doesn't want to do." Cocytus also appeared.
"Exactly…Don't infect Iri with your nasty bad 'habit'." Aura and Mare also came out behind Cocytus.
"Shalltear! I don't care how you treat your Vassals! But you are not allowed to lead my Little Iri astray!" Albedo, who appeared last, said with a dark expression.
At this moment…Iri was so moved by the Guardians who came to save the day that she burst into tears…Of course, only internally; it wasn't shown on the surface.