The Floor Guardian's Perspective

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

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

"Lord Momonga is the best friend of my creator, Lord Peroroncino. That charming skeleton of his makes it impossible for me to look away. I want so badly to make him my collection."

"Lord Naiyuan is the most perfect existence, possessing a powerful strength that all the Supreme Beings praise. Just by being near him, I can feel that immense vitality. I truly hope that one day I can receive his discipline."

Shalltear licked her lips, looking at the three of them with a sense of intoxication. Her originally pale face now looked exceptionally flushed.

"The three of you are all great Supreme Beings. In my eyes, Lord Herohero is the most terrifying existence. Your mucus can easily corrode the enemy's weapons, leaving them with no power to fight back."

"Lord Naiyuan possesses power greater than all the Floor Guardians. He is the undisputed strongest, and the goal I am striving with all my might to catch up to."

"And Lord Momonga is the absolute ruler, possessing supreme wisdom. This is something acknowledged by all the other 41 Supreme Beings."

Cocytus exhaled a breath of cold air, looking at the three figures before him as he spoke respectfully.

"The power possessed by the three of you is beyond the reach of us Floor Guardians, yet you are also merciful, great beings who care for us."

"Powerful and gentle people."

Aura and Mare exchanged a glance and spoke in unison, their eyes turning toward Naiyuan.

"Possessing unparalleled judgment and an ability to act that no one can compare to, he is a flawless existence."

Demiurge praised loudly.

"Noble and powerful, he is the existence I will follow forever."

Sephis said respectfully.

"He is the lord we must serve with our lives. At the same time, Lord Momonga is the person I love most."

Albedo looked at Momonga, speaking with eyes full of love.

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"Don't say that at a time like this! It's over, I can already feel the strange gazes from Naiyuan and Herohero."

Momonga looked at Albedo before him in despair. One really had to hand it to a succubus; she was unexpectedly bold.

"Ahem, I have understood your thoughts. Now, let us discuss the matter of Nazarick's transfer."

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

Momonga ignored the teasing gazes of his friends nearby. He didn't dare to say anything right now; just maintaining his composure without breaking character was difficult enough.

Seeing Sebas walk over from the side, Momonga quickly asked.

"As you command, Momonga-sama."

"Per your instructions, I led the Pleiades to conduct an investigation of the outside world. The results were somewhat unexpected. Originally, there should have been a swamp surrounding Nazarick, but it has now been replaced by a vast grassland."

"The familiar structures and the various monsters that were once there have all vanished. In order to avoid keeping you waiting, I did not conduct a wider-ranging investigation. Please forgive me, my lord."

Sebas bowed respectfully before beginning his report on the situation outside.

His words plunged Momonga into deep thought. He immediately opened a communication link to Herohero and Naiyuan.

"What are your thoughts?"

"At the very least, we know that only Nazarick was transported with us; the map of the outside world did not come along."

"There is too little information. Let's go out and see for ourselves in a moment."

"That works. According to what Sebas said, there shouldn't be any danger nearby."

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

"Well done, Sebas. From this moment on, Nazarick is to enter a state of maximum alert!"

"Yes."

The Floor Guardians were also somewhat confused regarding the matter of Nazarick's transportation, but upon hearing Momonga's words, they responded swiftly.

"Albedo, Overseer of the Floor Guardians, and Demiurge, who assists with our defensive lines: the two of you are to lead the effort to build a perfect intelligence-sharing system and strengthen our defenses."

"Understood." (x2)

"Mare, can you disguise Nazarick?"

"Using magical means would be somewhat difficult, but if I just cover it with soil and plant some greenery, it shouldn't be much of a problem."

Mare thought for a moment and said uncertainly. Beside him, Albedo immediately scolded him upon hearing this.

"You actually intend to cover our glorious and magnificent Nazarick with filthy dirt?"

"Silence, Albedo."

"I am terribly sorry, Momonga-sama."

The previously enraged Albedo changed her expression instantly at Momonga's rebuke, looking at him with eyes filled with affection.

Momonga shifted his gaze slightly to the side and continued to ask.

"Using soil is fine, then?"

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

"I see!"

Momonga rubbed his chin, then looked at his two friends beside him to see if they had any thoughts.

Naiyuan and Herohero noticed Momonga's gaze and exchanged a look. Finally, Naiyuan spoke up.

"If it's a grassland, wouldn't it be unnatural for dense vegetation to suddenly appear?"

"Then let's just plant vegetation all over the surrounding grasslands."

Naiyuan suggested.

"That works. Let's proceed according to Naiyuan's plan. Also, we need to deploy an illusion barrier in the sky to hide it."

"Yes, understood!"

"Mm, that's all then. And to the Floor Guardians, continue to perform your duties with diligence in the future."

Momonga offered a few final words of encouragement to the Floor Guardians, then teleported away immediately.

The speed was so fast that Naiyuan and Herohero were both stunned. Good grief, he's making a run for it, isn't he?

The Floor Guardians' gazes now turned toward the two of them.

"Mm, I hope you all will work even harder and not let our expectations go to waste."

Naiyuan also offered a word of encouragement, then chose to leave via light-speed teleportation as well.

Left behind, Herohero was suddenly at a loss. Why were they all slipping away so quickly?

What should he say? Damn it, I'm really bad at this sort of thing.

Herohero racked his brains, feeling even more agitated as he noticed the Floor Guardians' gazes were now all focused on him.

If it weren't for the fact that his current appearance was a transformation of a Slime—meaning he had no facial organs for others to read his expression—and that the passive skill Heart of Darkness was helping him stay calm, he would have been exposed long ago.

"Uh, Momonga and Naiyuan are right."

Herohero said quickly, then couldn't wait to activate teleportation and leave the area.

Damn, that was so awkward. With so many people watching, Herohero felt like he had never been so embarrassed in his life.