Novas Etier, Seventh Floor, Private Study.
Higashino Makoto leaned back in his armchair, several documents spread out in front of him.
It's a research report from the Guardians studying the things they brought back from the One Punch Man- Punch Man world.
He was overwhelmed by the thick stack of data and experimental records, but he could understand the conclusions.
Momo stood behind him, her short, pink hair neatly combed, with her ahoge (cowlick) trembling gently under the light.
Its purple eyes were half-closed, a sly smile played on its lips, and its black tail swayed gently behind it.
She was wearing a black maid outfit, the skirt reaching her knees, with a white bow tied at the neckline.
Higashino Makoto's assessment is that it's cute and appropriate.
"Cheng-san, you've been watching for a long time."
"Um."
"Take a break?"
"Need not."
Higashino Makoto turned a page of the document, his gaze sweeping over the conclusions marked in red pen.
Have you read the research report on the "Monster Cells"?
"I've seen it."
How so?
Momo tilted her head, her ahoge (cowlick) trembling slightly.
She walked over to him and sat down on the armrest of his chair, her black tail casually draped over his wrist, the heart-shaped tip gently rubbing against his palm.
"The Monster Cells are indeed useful. Those low-level monsters increased their levels by about ten to twenty after eating them. The highest-level one went from level forty to level fifty-eight. Although they are still far from high-level combat power, they are more than enough as ordinary cannon fodder."
Approaching level 60, in the Overlord World, he could already be called a demon god.
Unfortunately, the Monster Cells have no effect on monsters of level 42 or higher, otherwise it would be possible to mass-produce high-end combat power.
"I remember the report mentioned side effects, right?"
Momo nodded, recalling the contents of the report.
"Yes, their personalities will change. Some become more irritable, some more cunning, but their loyalty remains the same. Their innate loyalty seems to have a deeper influence than the Monster Cells."
Higashino Makoto nodded.
It seems that setting this up is indeed useful.
If it's called absolute loyalty, then it is absolute loyalty. There's absolutely no chance of betrayal because of any changes.
He closed the report, put it aside, and picked up another one.
This is something that Doppelganger obtained from the Doctor and the Hero Association headquarters.
To be honest, Higashino Makoto is more interested in the science and technology aspect than the Monster Cells.
What about the absorption of science and technology?
"It went very smoothly. The Guardians have thoroughly studied the data on those mechanical creations. The first batch of prototypes has been completed, with a level of around forty. As consumables, they are sufficient to handle most situations."
"What about the quantity?"
"Currently, we can produce about 100 units per day, and we are still improving the production line. We expect to reach 500 units per day in a month. However, these things are not very useful for Novas Etier, so we have decided to stop production after 5,000 units and continue after the technology is updated."
Higashino Makoto was fairly satisfied.
Five hundred level 40 mechanical creations are produced every day.
By his standards, level 40 was nothing, but in those low-magic worlds, it was a force powerful enough to change the course of a battle.
Then, he asked about something else that interested him.
"Where's the game?"
He asked.
Momo's lips curled up slightly, and a sly glint flashed in her purple eyes.
"Cheng-san, you really do care about things differently."
They are definitely different.
Ultimately, everything I do is for enjoyment.
Anyway, I don't lack low-end combat power. After all, Novas Etier can almost infinitely respawn monsters below level 35.
He has no shortage of cannon fodder.
"Games are important; they can be used to pass the time when you're bored."
"It's already in the testing phase. Ms. Tianyu is mainly in charge. If it's a simple game, we can make it for you now. However, according to your requirements, making a game based on YGGDRASIL will take a little longer."
Higashino Makoto was silent for a moment, without questioning.
After all, I have a bit too many expectations of myself.
Given that they were required to separate the game content from their past lives and rewrite all the settings and values, it's normal that it took a little longer.
He didn't know that if he used the equipment from the One Punch Man- Punch Man world, it could be made in less than a month.
But the Guardians decided to start by handcrafting the chips, transforming all their knowledge into the foundation of Novas Etier.
It takes longer to create something from scratch.
"After you finish making it, send a copy to Ainz."
He said.
Momo's fingers paused slightly.
"Makoto-san, are you still worried about Lord Ainz?"
Higashino Makoto actually felt a little guilty towards him for concealing the reason for the Seed of the World Tree, and wanted to make it up to him in a small way.
"After all, we're friends, so let's find him something to do."
Momo looked at him, her purple eyes flashing with a complex light.
She didn't ask any further questions, she just nodded.
"Yes, sir. I will make the arrangements."
Higashino Makoto leaned back in his chair, his golden eyes gazing at the ceiling.
Momo stood up from the armrest, walked behind him, and pressed her slender fingers against his temples with just the right amount of pressure.
The black tail swayed gently on his shoulder, its heart-shaped tip occasionally brushing against his cheek, tickling him.
"Cheng-san."
"Um."
"Can I play the game from that world right away?"
Higashino Makoto opened his eyes and looked at her.
You'll like these too.
"I'm just curious. I'm curious about how the games in those technological worlds are different from the ones here."
"Try it yourself when the finished product is ready."
Momo's lips curled up slightly.
"Yes, sir."
Higashino Makoto closed his eyes again.
Ainz should be happy with this gift, right?
Remembering Ainz's obsession with YGGDRASIL, he quickly came to a conclusion.
He will definitely be satisfied.
"I'm really looking forward to it, it's been so long since I've played this game."
In the very beginning, Earth had no access to this kind of mind-controlled stealth game.
In the previous world, in order to gain power, he didn't even get to properly enjoy YGGDRASIL.
Now that I had the Guardians make it myself, I can finally enjoy it properly, right?