There were three other families on equal footing with the White Cherry Blossom Academy Family, and among them, the White Cherry Blossom Academy Family was the most powerful. These families were equivalent to Japan's new imperial household, and the White Cherry Blossom Academy Family's eldest daughter was equivalent to a princess of the empire.
He had originally thought Aya belonged to the legendary privileged class, but now it seemed he had been naïve. She was not part of the privileged class—she was part of the ruling class!
"By the way, please do not think of me as a princess," Aya said calmly. "I am my brother's most important advisor, as well as a member of the White Cherry Blossom Academy Family's decision-making council. The weight of my voting power is second only to my brother's."
So that was it. Ainz let out a soft sigh. She was not a princess, but an "empress."
For some reason, Ainz was not overly shocked at this moment. Perhaps it was because the impression Aya had given him truly suited the identity of a ruler.
"The reason I played YGGDRASIL was because of my illness. Since I could not get out of bed, I began using games to pass the time," Aya said. "The reason I left the game was also because of my illness. By then, my body no longer allowed me to keep playing."
"I see..." Faced with such a heavy topic, that was all Ainz could say.
"Momonga, to be honest, you are someone with great potential," Aya said softly. "You are also an important companion to me. Countless times, I considered finding good jobs for you and our companions."
"What?!"
"It would have taken only a single word," Aya said with a light laugh. "With just one word from me,