Nazarick's Turn (Continued)

"Albedo, stand up," Momonga said.

"Yes." Albedo nodded respectfully, then rose to her feet.

Hadn't I told her that she didn't need to kneel in informal situations...? Did Albedo forget? Momonga thought silently.

He beckoned to Albedo. "Albedo, come to my side."

The beautiful overseer showed a somewhat surprised expression, then stepped forward twice and came to stand beside Momonga's throne.

"Albedo, how is that matter in the kingdom progressing?" Momonga asked. "Just do as Aya said. Dispose of any unnecessary nobles directly, then put that princess on the throne."

Albedo froze for a moment. "The kingdom...?"

"Ah, would just saying 'the kingdom' cause misunderstandings? I suppose so, since there are so many kingdoms." Momonga nodded in understanding. "I mean the Re-Estize Kingdom. We're preparing to place the Golden Princess on the throne."

"The Re-Estize Kingdom? The Golden Princess?" Albedo tilted her head in confusion.

"What are those?" Albedo asked.

"Huh?" Momonga froze.

"Is that a new dungeon? Are we to launch a raid? If so, this subordinate will begin preparations immediately," Albedo said respectfully. "As long as Lord Momonga requires it, this subordinate will certainly devote herself to fulfilling your wishes."

"I said, the Re-Estize Kingdom, that..." A flash of green light passed through him, and Momonga's overheated mind turned cold.

That was his racial ability—[Forced Calmness]. Whenever Momonga's emotions grew intense, this skill suppressed his emotional fluctuations.

"Albedo..." Momonga softly called to his guardian overseer.

"Yes, please give your orders." Albedo respectfully lowered her head.

"What did you just call me?" Momonga asked.

Without hesitation, Albedo replied, "Lord Momonga."

After a moment of silence, a terrified expression appeared on Albedo's face. "Lord Momonga, may I ask if I have done something wrong?"

Momonga did not answer her question. He covered his face with one hand as green light