What important matter has Lord Ainz gathered us here for...? Albedo thought nervously.
"Guardians, rise." Ainz raised a hand, signaling the Guardians to stand.
Then, facing everyone, Ainz gave a slight bow. "Thank you for setting aside your work and coming here despite your busy schedules."
"No, Lord Ainz!" Albedo said in alarm. "Following your commands and contributing to your cause is the mission and desire of every member of Nazarick. Please, you must not say such things."
"Lord Ainz, if you require anything, please give the order," Demiurge said. "So long as it is Lord Ainz's wish, this subordinate will brave fire and water without hesitation!"
The fervent gazes of his subordinates made Ainz feel immense pressure, especially those of Demiurge and Albedo. They were the two who trusted and revered Ainz the most.
Likewise, Ainz had absolute faith in their abilities, which was why he had decided to entrust the most important task to them.
Enduring the tremendous pressure, Ainz stood proudly upon the throne, his imposing aura seeming utterly natural.
After all, Ainz had already gone through one round of trials.
"This is the greatest crisis the Great Tomb of Nazarick has ever faced. Even in the distant future, we will not encounter an enemy more difficult to deal with than this," Ainz said.
"An enemy... Lord Ainz's enemy... Leave it to this subordinate. I will definitely eliminate it!" Albedo declared firmly.
"Silence!" Ainz waved a hand and said in a low voice, "It is not that simple. That enemy is, without question, a world-class calamity... Before that."
Ainz reached between his ribs—into the separate dimension that was actually his inventory—and took out a book.
"This is the relic Memory Book. It was originally an illusion-type item. I had Pandora's Actor record important information in it and