Kapitel 19: Pandora's Actor
The other NPCs were stunned at Sukuna's words. How could someone who was meant to serve the supreme beings refer to the form of one with such familiarity? Before they could accuse him of blasphemy, however, Sukuna continued.
"I would much rather prefer to talk to you at length, but now is not the time for that, as we are in a hurry. Seeing as how Ainz-sama is present as well, how about we end this charade."
Tabula Smaragdina's body distorted. In the space of a heartbeat, another heteromorphic being stood where the impostor Tabula Smaragdina had been, though it was something else entirely. Its face was flat, with no nose or other facial features. Its mouth and eyes were replaced by three empty holes. There were no eyeballs, teeth, or a tongue; just three black holes which looked like they had been drawn on by a child with a black marker.
After forcefully clicking his heels together, he raised his right hand to his cap in a grossly overacted salute.
"I bid you a fond welcome, my creator, Momonga-sama!"
"...You seem quite lively."
"Indeed! I burst with energy every day! Speaking of which, may I know the purpose for which you have come? And to think you would have in your train with my true friend, Ryoumen Sukuna!"
"It is a pleasure to meet you again too. I remember the last time we met was regarding the maintenance of the [club of the king of frost trolls.] it was tricky to find a catalyst for increasing its durability."
"Why yes, but in the end, thanks to your genius in using the [beast of reveheinn's blood] we managed to pull through."
Before the conversation could go further, Albedo spoke up.
"Excuse me, I am the overseer of the Floor Guardians, Albedo. And this here is yuri alpha, deputy leader of the Pleiades. You not even acknowledging our existence is a sign of disrespect that will not stand."
At this, Pandora's Actor apologised "Ah, my apologies, I got too carried away, for I have not had the company of my good friend in such a while."
"Enough. We are not here for chit-chat. Pandora's actor, we will be going into the innermost vaults to retrieve World Class Items."
"Of what do you speak?! Has the time come to unleash their power?!" Pandora's Actor put on an exaggerated look of shock. This act made Ainz furrow his nonexistent eyebrows.
'His clothes were one thing, but why did he have to overreact to everything?'
No, Ainz knew the answer to that.
Ainz was the creator of Pandora's Actor; in other words, his every move and gesture existed because Ainz thought they were stylish. Thus, he had happily worked them into the character design.
"...Ugh, this is really..."
In the past, he had thought of military uniforms as being very cool, and he believed that actors ought to be dramatic, but watching someone as intelligent as him make such showy motions was—
"Uwah~ how lame~"
'...Forget it, I need to pull myself together. As one of the undead, I don't have time to be shaken by such psychological blows,' Ainz quietly said to himself as he calmed himself down.
"...Mm, you're right. I intend to withdraw Avarice and Generosity, Hygieia's Chalice, Billion Blades, and Depiction of Nature and Society."
"...And what of the other two?"
"Leave them. They're one-use items. The fact that they're so powerful means you have to think about the right time and place to use them. Then, there's also the matter of how to recover the items to use again."
"Indeed, it is so. For these legendary treasures, so mighty and potent that they are worthy of being called trump cards, which can make the impossible possible, or even change the face of the entire world—"
"Furthermore, I need you to return the 'Hiten' to Sukuna. At the very least, he must have that insurance at all times."
"Ainz-sama, are you sure about that? I can't see a need for the weapon, especially since there are no enemies formidable enough for me to require its use."
"Keep it. Furthermore, take one of the pleiades with you. Now that we know that there are people in this world with world items, we can never be too cautious. If they have one they might have others, some of which might even be capable of beating you."
"I see. Then I shall obey."
"I will be heading to the Mausoleum soon. Has anything happened here?"
"Of course not, everything within this domain is the sole property of yourself and all your colleagues, Momonga-sama. How could anything happen?"
With a theatrical flourish, he gestured all around him.
"Although, it is with a heavy heart that I confess that I was hoping you intended to make use of my abilities, Momonga-sama."
Ainz paused, and began sizing up this heteromorphic creature.
He was right; at one point Ainz had indeed intended to make use of him.
Pandora's Actor possessed wit and cunning that ranked among the pinnacle of Nazarick's denizens. In addition, Pandora's Actor possessed very flexible abilities, to the point where he could replace all the other Guardians.
However, Ainz had not made him for combat or administrative duties, but to preserve the forms of "Ainz Ooal Gown" and the memories of his comrades.
"...You are my final ace in the hole, so I do not intend to use you for petty tasks."
"...I am truly grateful for that."
With a look on his face which suggested that he was hesitant to speak (probably), Pandora's Actor once more took a deep bow.
"Understood. Then, I shall continue to manage the Treasury from now on."
"Mm, make me proud. Also, from now onwards, call me Ainz, Ainz Ooal Gown."
"Ohhhh! I hear and obey, my creator, Ainz-sama!"
After Pandora's Actor saluted him, Ainz turned away, as if to show that the conversation was over. Just then, a voice came from behind him.
"Uwah~"
'Why did I design him with such a personality? I used to think this sort of thing was so cool. No, actually, I still think his uniform is kind of cool…'
If Ainz could have blushed, his face would be bright red.
"Oi, Pandora's Actor." Ainz grabbed Pandora's Actor by the shoulders and pulled him aside, as if to say, "Come with me". Of course, he told the others to stay where they were.
'Oh man this was hilarious when I first watched it.' Satoru thought.
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A/N: fell sick, 0/10 would not recommend.
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