The Holy City

For instance, changes in the authority of the [Special Action Team] should something happen to a Supreme Being...

"This time, the [Special Action Team]'s mission is to protect Aya and me," Ainz issued the order. "On that basis, investigate the enemy."

The enemy had summoned demons with combat power above level sixty, then discarded them so easily in the end. It was difficult to guarantee that they did not possess even greater combat strength.

In that case, NPC mercenaries such as the Eight Edge Assassins and Hanzo might not be enough as guards.

At times like this, the [Special Action Team] should be deployed.

"Yes. Your subordinate will give everything to protect the Supreme Being," Albedo said, bowing deeply.

"It would be best if you can eliminate the enemy. If not, then gather as much intelligence as you can," Ainz emphasized again. "Before that, protect yourselves, and place Aya's safety above all else..."

"I'm sorry, Lord Ainz." Albedo suddenly spoke. "We cannot do that."

"What?" Ainz said in surprise. This was the first time he had heard Albedo say something like "cannot."

"[Under all circumstances, the safety of Ainz Ooal Gown's life is the highest-priority matter.] This is part of the regulations Lady Aya established for us," Albedo said.

"There's a regulation like that..."

"First supplementary provision to Guideline Twenty-One: [When multiple Supreme Beings require protection at the same time, Ainz Ooal Gown takes the highest priority]... Lord Ainz, you personally approved these with your signature."

Ainz froze. He had indeed signed it, but at the time, he probably had not actually seen that regulation.

He had likely just overlooked it. That thing had been far too long—longer even than YGGDRASIL's dozens of pages of user agreements. Ainz had forced himself to read it all, only to miss some content