Those gathered in the Throne Room were the guardians with the strongest intellects. Aya believed they would quickly understand and accept all of this.
Among these guardians, however, there was one special case.
"Albedo, the Book of Memories meant only for you was specially made by me," Aya said with a smile. Though it was merely an illusion from the Book of Memories, that smile still sent a shiver through Albedo.
"Judging by the timeline, you haven't yet developed the idea of 'hunting,' have you?" Aya raised a finger and tilted up Albedo's chin.
"I wouldn't... I would never..."
"Don't lie. You can't deceive me." Aya gently patted Albedo's cheek as she spoke in a mild tone.
Her movements were light, like a mother patting a baby's back. Yet every time Aya patted her, Albedo's body trembled, as though she had encountered something terrifying.
In the timeline where Aya had never left Nazarick, Albedo held both respect and fear toward the Supreme Being known as Aya, because she knew something of her.
Among all the Supreme Beings, she was the most extraordinary one—just as extraordinary as Ainz, the guildmaster. The two of them possessed exceptional "power," "intelligence," and "leadership."
Yet Aya differed from Ainz as well. Ainz was an exceptionally "gentle" person. Aya was usually "gentle" too, but at times, she could become truly frightening.
Both Aya and Ainz preferred to resolve problems peacefully and gently. Aya's difference was that if peaceful methods failed, she would not hesitate to use "attacks," "intimidation," or even "destruction" to solve them.
Deep down, she seemed to possess latent tendencies of a dictator.
"Though the possibility is low, 'companions' may come to this world someday—companions who are very important to Momonga and me." Aya's hand brushed across Albedo's neck. "Well, I can forgive you