The crux of the problem was found, and Iri really should have been happy, but a new problem arose.
Within Nazarick… there was simply no way to gain experience points!
Iri was currently part of the Nazarick faction. Attacking monsters within Nazarick's territory yielded no experience whatsoever. This had already been tested with Shalltear and Aura.
Things like summoned creatures, enslaved beasts, and so on—if it was just simple sparring, there was no way to level up. Shalltear suggested that only by delivering a killing blow could experience be gained.
Killing blow? How could I possibly deliver a killing blow! Everyone is a companion in Nazarick! So Iri turned her gaze outside Nazarick, yes, to the world outside.
Iri's idea was to find an opportunity to go out. Staying in Nazarick all day wasn't a solution. Since Ainz, that skeleton face, could disguise himself as a Dark Warrior and go out to roam, why couldn't she, with such a normal appearance, pretend to be a passing silver-white magic 'chanter' and go for a stroll!
Uh… although she only knew two healing magic spells right now.
But the idea was good. She just needed an excuse to go out. Although Iri felt strong enough herself, having learned most of the Guardians' special skills, and her physical enhancement was sufficient.
After all, Iri had once been directly "torn apart" by Nazarick's strongest spear, Shalltear, and strongest shield, Albedo. Aside from the pain, there were no major issues. Dealing with those natives shouldn't be a problem, right!
Moreover, her appearance was just that of a common human girl (probably). With so many inherent advantages, logically, no one was more suitable than Iri to roam outside.
However… when Iri proposed her request to go out, let alone Ainz, Shalltear and Albedo were the first to object.
They said that the outside air would pollute Iri, that all the people outside were bad, and that if they saw Iri, they would definitely dismember her and eat her clean.
Leaving aside those two perverts, even Insect Lord Cocytus strongly opposed Iri going out. His reason was that Iri was only Level 1, still lacked sufficient training, and should train more with him.
Waiting for Cocytus to think Iri was ready to graduate before letting her go out—by the time you, this granddaughter-obsessed person, think she's ready, the daylilies won't just be cold, they'll be rotten!
So Iri decided to go directly to Ainz to discuss this. After all, being unable to level up was truly too damaging for Iri. And with Ainz's strong curiosity towards new things, Iri had already thought of an excuse to persuade Ainz.
At this time, Ainz should still be in his office, right? No time to lose! Let's go find him!
With this plan, Iri immediately used the ring's teleportation ability, directly transferring to the front of Ainz's office door. Although using this ring allowed direct teleportation inside!
Nazarick was also Iri's own home, but teleporting directly inside felt too impolite. So Iri only teleported to the doorway.
But as soon as she arrived at the door, she saw You Li Jie standing outside, somewhat at a loss, and she didn't even react when Iri approached. This was very strange.
"You Li Jie, what's wrong? Is Ainz busy?" Iri asked.
Before You Li Jie could even recover, she heard a heavy thud from inside the office, as if a table had been slammed. Then she heard Ainz's furious roar, and You Li Jie outside the door trembled.
This event is! Iri's mind immediately started working, trying hard to recall the plot that made Ainz angry… Got it!
This should be the incident where Lupusregina Beta didn't report the matter of the Eastern Giant to Ainz, causing Ainz to scold her!
Uh… this plot, then the next part should be Ainz and Aura going to clean up. So… Iri suddenly thought of a good idea!
Iri completely ignored You Li Jie, who was still worried at the side, and directly knocked on the door. Then she heard Ainz's incomparably majestic voice.
"Who is it at this time!"
"It's me, Ainz, Iri." Iri naturally knew Ainz was a bit angry now, but she also knew why Ainz was angry.
"It's Iri. Come in!" Ainz's tone softened considerably when he heard Iri's voice. So Iri pushed the door open and saw Lupusregina Beta and Nabe standing in front of Ainz.
Lupusregina Beta had her head bowed low, looking exactly like a dejected puppy who had done something wrong.
Uh… she's a Werewolf, don't call her a puppy!
After entering the office, Lupusregina Beta and Nabe just slowly watched Iri swagger in, then nodded to Iri in greeting.
Albedo, who had been standing beside Ainz with a serious expression, immediately broke into that infatuated smile when she saw Iri.
"Iri, is there something you need? I'm still a bit busy, uh…" Ainz hadn't finished speaking when Iri quickly ran over to Ainz and directly jumped onto him, sitting down on his lap.
"I just wanted to come and see Ainz. Don't mind me too much." Iri said, though that wasn't what she was thinking.
"Ah ah! Little Yi and Ainz." Albedo's infatuated expression became even more pronounced.
"Ahem… So, back to the topic at hand, Lupusregina Beta! Do you know how much value that village holds for Nazarick!" Ainz said with full majesty. Hmm… although a smiling Iri was sitting on his lap.
"That… Ainz's testing ground, and also, there are many toys…" Lupusregina Beta replied.
"Is that so!" Ainz couldn't help but sigh. After all, she was the hidden sadist Lupusregina Beta, so her understanding of Karn Village was just that.
"Alright, this is my mistake. I retract what I just said. Please forgive me." Ainz continued.
Lupusregina Beta immediately knelt on one knee, about to apologize, when Iri spoke first.
"This isn't your problem, Lupusregina Beta. That village is not just a testing ground for Nazarick. Also, the main reason Ainz is angry is because you knew something and didn't report it, not anything else!"
"Lupusregina Beta, my daughter Elizabeth is not wrong. The reason I am angry is precisely this. You must know what position Nazarick is in now. No matter how insignificant a piece of information seems, it is extremely important for Nazarick's current position. Also, I don't want you to hide things from me. This concerns the decisions of the entire Nazarick, so… Lupusregina Beta, do you understand!" Ainz said with great majesty.
"Ah! Even Elizabeth… I… I know I was wrong. I promise there won't be a next time!" Lupusregina Beta said with her head lowered.
The reason Iri wanted to steal Ainz's lines was actually all to prepare for her upcoming outing.