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The air was permeated by an unbearable atmosphere of oppression.
As Noah looked at the NPCs of Nazarick Underground Great Tomb, each with their heads lowered and kneeling on one knee before him, scarcely daring to breathe, he could clearly sense the intense unease hidden in their hearts.
That unease was mainly directed at Noah.
Or rather than unease, it would be more accurate to call it fear.
Of course, the NPCs of Nazarick Underground Great Tomb were not afraid of Noah himself. They feared that Noah might be disappointed in them.
After spending this time together, Noah had gained a deep understanding of these NPCs' loyalty.
To these NPCs, Noah, the supreme ruler of Nazarick Underground Great Tomb, was everything.
Their incomparable loyalty made them care about Noah's opinion to the utmost degree.
If Noah came to doubt or feel disappointed in all of Nazarick Underground Great Tomb's NPCs because Shalltear had rebelled, then for these NPCs, that would be far more painful than death.
It was precisely because he understood this clearly that Noah found it rather unbelievable.
As a Guardian who had likewise offered Noah the highest level of loyalty, how could Shalltear possibly rebel?
With that thought in mind, Noah looked at the NPCs of Nazarick Underground Great Tomb, who did not even dare breathe, and let out a sigh.
"Alright, you don't need to worry so much. Shalltear is Shalltear, and you are you. I won't blame all of you for one person's mistake."
After saying that, Noah turned and headed toward the Throne Room.
"Come with me."
"Yes, my lord!" Everyone obediently replied, rose