"No, you can't." Aya spoke calmly. "You aren't the enemy's target. She won't give you any chance to get close. Besides, you aren't strong enough."
Aya took a few steps forward and said with a smile, "Don't worry, Lilith. Once I send the fox into the Temple of Life, I'll leave immediately. I'll use a World-Class Item to ensure I get out of there safely."
"That is my plan. If you agree, then lend me your strength."
Chapter 337: Late-Night Talk
Late at night, Lord Ainz Ooal Gown finished handling the day's affairs and returned to his bedroom.
Ainz had continued working as an adventurer that day, striving for the Great Tomb of Nazarick's eternal prosperity. As for matters concerning "Tamamo-no-Mae," he had left them all to Demiurge and the others.
In truth, Ainz cared deeply about it as well—so much so that he had been somewhat distracted even while working as an adventurer. But he believed in Aya and the Guardians' abilities. He believed they would surely do their best.
If he carelessly voiced his own opinions from the sidelines, he might only cause trouble for Aya and the others. Ainz felt that he probably could not keep up with their pace.
After staying in his bedroom for a while, Ainz suddenly felt stifled. He wanted to take a walk and clear his head.
"Activate teleportation. Sixth Floor." As Ainz spoke, the ring on his finger flashed with magical light.
That ring was called the Ring of Ainz Ooal Gown. During the game era, it had been an item only guild members—in other words, the Supreme Beings—were qualified to possess.
The Ring of Ainz Ooal Gown possessed the ability to teleport freely to most locations within the Great Tomb of Nazarick. It was also an important symbol of the