The Guardians' Views

"The crystallization of beauty is the greatest existence in the world!"

"Lord Herohero is the great King of Slimes. Your tentacles and that intoxicating mucus are like the most delicious blood in the world, deeply tempting my nerves!"

"Lord Momonga is the best friend of my creator, Lord Peroroncino. Those charming-looking bones make it impossible for me to look away. I so want to make him part of my collection."

"Lord Naiyuan is the most perfect existence. He possesses immense power praised by all Supreme Beings. That vast vitality one can feel simply by approaching him... I truly hope that one day I may receive your guidance."

Shalltear licked her lips and looked at the Naiyuan Trio with a somewhat intoxicated expression. Her originally pale face now seemed exceptionally flushed.

"The Three Lords are all great Supreme Beings. In my view, Herohero is the most terrifying existence. Your mucus can easily corrode an enemy's weapons, leaving them unable to fight back."

"Lord Naiyuan possesses power greater than that of all Floor Guardians. He is unquestionably the strongest, and the goal I strive with all my might to catch up to."

"And Lord Momonga is the absolute ruler, possessing supreme wisdom. This is recognized by the other forty-one Supreme Beings."

Cocytus exhaled a breath of frost and respectfully addressed the three figures before him.

"The power possessed by the Three Lords is beyond the reach of us Floor Guardians. They are also benevolent, great beings who care for us."

"Strong and gentle people."

Aura and Mare exchanged a glance and spoke at the same time, their gazes both turning toward Naiyuan.

"Possessing unparalleled judgment and an ability to act that no one can rival, he is an existence that can only be called flawless."

Demiurge praised them loudly.

"Noble and powerful, an existence I shall follow forever."

Sephis said with utmost respect.

"You are the lords we shall worship for our entire lives. And Lord Momonga is also the one I love most."

Albedo looked at Momonga and spoke with love brimming in her eyes.

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"Don't say that at a time like this! It's over—I can already feel Naiyuan and Herohero giving me strange looks."

Momonga looked at Albedo before him in despair. As expected of a Succubus, she was unexpectedly bold.

"Ahem. I already understand your thoughts. Now, let us discuss Nazarick's transfer."

"Since you have returned, Sebas, tell us about the situation outside."

Momonga ignored the teasing looks from his friends beside him. He did not dare say anything now; simply keeping himself from cracking was already good enough.

When he saw Sebas approaching from the side, Momonga immediately questioned him.

"By your command, Lord Momonga."

"Following your orders, I led the Pleiades to investigate the outside world. The result was somewhat unexpected. There should originally have been a swamp outside Nazarick, but it has now been replaced by an enormous grassland."

"The familiar buildings and all the original monsters have vanished. In order not to keep you waiting, I did not conduct a wider investigation. Please forgive me, my lord."

Sebas respectfully bowed, then began reporting on the situation outside.

His words plunged Momonga into thought. He then opened communication and connected to Herohero and Naiyuan.

"What do you think?"

"At least we now know that only Nazarick was transported along with us. The map outside was not."

"There is too little information. We should go out and take a look ourselves later."

"Agreed. According to Sebas, there should not be any danger nearby."

Momonga nodded and closed communication, then looked at the Floor Guardians still kneeling before him.

"Well done, Sebas. From this moment onward, Nazarick will enter its highest state of alert!"

"Yes."

The Floor Guardians were also somewhat confused by Nazarick's transfer, but upon hearing Momonga's words, they promptly responded.

"Guardian Overseer Albedo and Demiurge, who is responsible for the auxiliary defenses, the two of you will lead the effort to create a perfect intelligence-sharing system and strengthen our vigilance."

"By your command! ×2"

"Mare, can you disguise Nazarick?"

"It would be somewhat difficult through magical means, but if we merely covered it with soil and planted some vegetation on top, there should not be much of a problem."

Mare thought for a moment before answering uncertainly. Upon hearing this, Albedo at his side immediately began reprimanding him.

"You actually wish to cover our glorious and great Nazarick with filthy dirt?"

"Be quiet, Albedo."

"My deepest apologies, Lord Momonga."

Albedo, who had been furious a moment ago, immediately changed her expression at Momonga's reprimand and looked at him with eyes full of love.

Momonga's gaze shifted slightly aside before he continued asking.

"There is no problem with using soil, correct?"

"Yes. If you approve, it can be done."

"I see!"

Momonga rubbed his chin, then looked toward his two friends beside him to see whether they had any ideas.

Naiyuan and Herohero noticed Momonga's gaze and exchanged a glance. In the end, Naiyuan spoke first.

"If this is a grassland, would suddenly having dense vegetation appear unnatural?"

"Then plant vegetation across all the surrounding grassland."

Naiyuan proposed.

"That will work. Then proceed according to Naiyuan's plan. Also, deploy an illusion barrier in the sky to conceal us."

"Yes, by your command!"

"Mm, that will be all. And Floor Guardians, continue to serve your duties faithfully from now on."

Momonga gave the Floor Guardians a few final words of encouragement before teleporting away directly.

He left so quickly that Naiyuan and Herohero were both stunned. Well, well—he had run off first, had he?

The Floor Guardians then turned their gazes toward the two of them.

"Mm. I hope everyone will work even harder and not disappoint our expectations."

Naiyuan also offered a word of encouragement before teleporting away at lightning speed.

Herohero, left behind alone, was immediately at a loss. Why had every one of them slipped away so quickly?

What was he supposed to say? Damn it, he was really bad at this.

Herohero racked his brains, especially as he noticed that all the Floor Guardians' gazes had settled on him, making him even more agitated.

If his current appearance had not been transformed from a Slime, with no facial features for others to read his expression, and if the passive [Heart of Darkness] had not been keeping him calm, he would have given himself away long ago.

"Uh, Momonga and Naiyuan are right."

Herohero said it quickly, then impatiently activated teleportation and left the place.

Damn, that was too embarrassing. With so many people watching, Herohero had never felt this embarrassed before.