Nazarick, Tenth Floor, Throne Room.
The once-empty grand hall was now packed to the brim. Well, though calling it that was not quite right—there were no humans among them, only a host of monsters and demons.
By order of the three Supreme Beings, all of Nazarick's Floor Guardians had gathered here. Even Aureole Omega, the Floor Guardian of the Cherry Blossom Sanctuary, had arrived, along with all of Nazarick's maids, including the Pleiades.
Considering that even ordinary maid NPCs were members of Nazarick, the Naiyuan Trio had notified them as well and summoned them to the Throne Room.
Under everyone's fervent gazes, three figures appeared beside the throne.
"Sorry for making everyone come here despite your busy schedules. Please forgive my selfishness."
Momonga held the Dragon-headed Staff and sat directly upon the throne, speaking calmly to the crowd. Since his entire body was made of bones, he exuded an imposing sense of authority.
Meanwhile, Herohero and Naiyuan stood silently on either side of the throne, their expressionless faces gazing down at everything below.
Momonga had originally suggested adding two more thrones, but they had refused. Naiyuan felt one throne was enough, while Herohero said standing was fine—sitting only made him more nervous.
"You jest. To receive a summons from the Supreme Beings is the highest glory for us Floor Guardians."
Demiurge gave a slight bow and spoke elegantly.
"The orders of the Supreme Beings are absolute. We merely did what we should have done."
Cocytus exhaled a breath of cold air and addressed the three with utmost respect.
The other Floor Guardians also responded one after another, declaring that this was their duty and that they harbored not the slightest complaint.
"Very good. I have seen your resolve."
"As for why I summoned everyone here today, it is to establish