章 72: Chapter 72: Scheme Within a Scheme
"What should I do?! Damn it! Damn it all!"
Jircniv pounded the table in frustration, letting out an angry roar.
It was already late at night, and he had sent everyone else away.
"This suddenly emerging Nazarick is truly a troublesome entity."
"Am I included in the list of troublesome entities?"
Peroroncino, accompanied by Shalltear, suddenly appeared in Jircniv's bedroom.
Jircniv glanced at Peroroncino in confusion before quickly realizing what was happening.
"Of course not, esteemed Lord Peroroncino."
Jircniv couldn't discern any expression on Peroroncino's face, leaving him inwardly uneasy and restless.
Peroroncino patted Jircniv on the shoulder and said,
"Don't be nervous!"
"To what do I owe the honor of your visit?"
"Do you remember the note I gave you before?"
"What note?" Jircniv feigned ignorance, pretending to be clueless. He wasn't sure if the Peroroncino in front of him was setting a trap. He didn't dare take the risk—one wrong move and everything could be over.
"You're very clever! You seem like a great partner to work with."
"I'm not sure I understand what you mean," Jircniv replied, feigning confusion.
"It seems you're quite guarded against me."
"What do you think of a position just below one, above all others?"
"..."
"That's the position I'm in right now. On the throne sits Ainz Ooal Gown. Once, we were comrades who fought side by side and built Nazarick together. But over time, the other companions of Nazarick drifted away, leaving only him and me. And he became the leader chosen by everyone's votes."
"Everything I do is bound by his control, even though my contributions are no less than his. Why should the throne be his? Why should I follow his orders?"
"To be a ruler, one must be the highest ruler. There's a saying: the second place is the greatest loser, because the second is the closest to the first."
"I want to reclaim the throne that rightfully belongs to me. Jircniv, let's work together! The true master of Nazarick should be me!"
Peroroncino's passionate and fiery words convinced Jircniv of his sincerity.
"So, Lord Peroroncino, what should I do?"
"On the surface, just act as you normally would. In secret, gather powerful individuals. At the same time, it would be best if you could earn Ainz Ooal Gown's trust. When I find the right opportunity, I'll notify you to join me in taking him down."
"Understood, Lord Peroroncino. I will await your call."
Peroroncino flapped his wings, creating a fierce gust of wind, and shot into the sky in an instant, with Shalltear following closely behind.
The commotion in Jircniv's bedroom drew the attention of the guards.
Jircniv glanced at his own guards, then at Peroroncino.
"Sigh, the difference is staggering!"
"If he wanted to kill me, it wouldn't take him any effort. Looks like he genuinely wants to cooperate. In that case, it's time to put the plan into motion."
"When the snipe and the clam fight, the fisherman profits. You monsters can keep fighting among yourselves! When the time comes, I'll make sure to choose a decent grave for you. Wait, no, you're already living in a tomb."
"I should probably prepare a nice urn for you instead."
Meanwhile, Peroroncino and Shalltear soared through the skies.
"Master, were you serious about what you just said? If you want me to kill Lord Ainz, I will do so without hesitation."
"Do you think it's true or not?"
"It doesn't seem fake at all. It's just like your true thoughts."
"Ow!" Peroroncino gave Shalltear a light smack on the head.
"Of course, it's fake. As soon as I speak, Momonga would give up the throne without a second thought."
"Momonga is a very kind person. Before the guild was formed, there were some conflicts among us, and it was Momonga who always acted as the mediator, resolving everyone's disputes."
"Even the Supreme Ones argue?"
"Of course. Just like you guardians, everyone has their own personality, and people argue over various things. For example, when we conquered Nazarick and elected the guild leader."
"If Momonga hadn't taken that position, there would definitely have been disputes if anyone else had taken it. It could have even led to the guild splitting into two or even three factions."
"Then why didn't you become the guild leader?"
"Me? I wouldn't want to be that fool. Being the guild leader comes with so many responsibilities and no rewards—it's just a waste of time. I don't have that sense of duty. I'd rather spend that time doing something more enjoyable, like playing some adult games."
The two soon arrived near Nazarick.
"Peroroncino, how's the plan? Is everything going smoothly?"
Momonga, flying in the sky outside of Nazarick, spoke up.
"Everything is going smoothly!"
"If this opportunity succeeds, it should be able to lure out those hidden threats lurking in the shadows," Momonga said.
"I get the feeling those people you're talking about don't even exist. The strongest we've encountered so far is probably the one in Dragon Lord's attire, and next is Blue Rose's Evileye."
"I remember Evileye is supposed to be a vampire. Should we have Shalltear, the true ancestor of vampires, control her and bring her to our side?"
"I don't think it's necessary."
"I feel like she's exactly your type— a blonde, tsundere loli..."
"A forced fruit is never sweet."
"I remember you said before that a forced fruit isn't sweet, but it's thirst-quenching."
"You're quoting my own words back at me, huh!"
"Shalltear, go ahead and head back. I want to chat with Momonga for a bit!"
"As you command!"
Portal!
Shalltear stepped through the portal and returned to her room.
"Look at this starry sky, it's so beautiful!"
"Yes, it is!"
"What do you think we should do after we conquer the world?"
"I haven't thought about that, but I think finding Bukubukuchagama is the most important thing right now. World domination can wait."
"That's true. You're an undead, and I'm a Birdman with a lifespan of thousands of years. Time is on our side."
"I've had the search team that Albedo sent out to find Bukubukuchagama, but they still have no news."
"Let's take it slow. This thing will take time."
"I heard Jircniv wants you to display your strongest move on the battlefield to show your power."
"Exactly!"
"We've received word from the kingdom's princess. She has everything prepared. After this battle, she'll be able to control most of the high-ranking nobles."
"Impressive! If it were me, I wouldn't have any idea what to do."
"Of course, just look at who her man is!"
"Here's the list! Be careful not to kill these people on the battlefield."
Peroroncino handed Momonga several sheets of paper, each with a portrait and information about the individuals.
"I'll be careful!"
"At that time, you'll probably summon the Dark Young, right?"
"Yes."
"I hope you'll try to avoid killing too many people. After all, we'll be taking over the kingdom soon. A country with a large loss of population is hard to recover from."
"Understood! No problem."
The two of them gazed at the starry sky in silence. They had become so familiar with each other that there was nothing left to talk about. They simply stared quietly at the stars.
End of chapter
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