Evileye (Continued)

"What a hassle. Blue Rose... as expected of adamantite-ranked adventurers, they're quite cautious."

"..." Naberal Gamma quietly glanced back, only to meet the other party's gaze head-on.

It was the short magic caster in a red cloak and mask. The girl's gaze collided briefly with Naberal Gamma's, and she immediately turned her head away in panic.

"They're looking this way."

"As expected, they're watching us." Ainz's fingers tapped the table unconsciously.

Whether or not they had heard him tapping, a waitress approached.

This was a café in a small town within the Slane Theocracy. As an adamantite-ranked adventurer, Ainz had received a warm welcome at the city gates before being brought here by his hosts.

Only after arriving did he discover that Blue Rose, the adamantite-ranked adventurer team from the Re-Estize Kingdom, had reached this place long ago and occupied a table on the second floor.

As fellow adamantite-ranked adventurers from the Kingdom, Ainz had greeted them before choosing a secluded corner to sit in. Since then, he had frequently felt their gazes from over there.

"Is there anything you require?" the waitress asked softly as she came to Ainz's table.

Though this was clearly a café, the attendants inside were not maids, but nuns dressed in habits. Ainz did not know whether this was a custom of the Theocracy or a deliberate arrangement.

"May I ask how much longer we need to wait?"

"My sincerest apologies. Please be patient a little longer." The nun bowed slightly. "At most, the Cardinal of Light will arrive within half an hour."

"I understand." Ainz nodded.

The Theocracy had reserved the entire café for them. Though it was not particularly luxurious, Ainz rather liked its clean, simple style. There was also an unlimited supply of drinks and pastries, so they could be said