Guidelines for Future Action II

After Ryan finished outlining his plans for the future, he was met with another wave of admiration from the Guardians.

He felt that his skin had grown much thicker in such a short time. Words that once would have embarrassed him could now be accepted with complete ease.

Humans really were creatures skilled at adapting!

With that thought, Ryan raised a hand and suppressed the somewhat chaotic atmosphere before speaking. "Albedo, while I am away from this world, you will bear the responsibility of guarding Nazarick. I have added your authority to the Tower Spirit. If necessary, I permit you to use the world-class items in the treasury."

"Yes, Lord Ryan. I will not fail your trust!"

Albedo answered solemnly. Ryan nodded at her, then summoned a passage leading to the Marvel world. Just as he was about to enter, all the Guardians stopped him together.

"Please wait, Lord Ryan!"

"If you go to another world alone, then should anything happen, we may not even be able to rescue you. Please make sure to bring sufficient guards!" Albedo pleaded earnestly.

"Ah! Lord Ryan, take me with you! To be able to visit the world where the Supreme Beings were born—ohoho, just thinking about it makes me excited!" Shalltear said with a flushed face, black-red magic power unconsciously surging around her.

"I... I want to go too." Mare looked shy, but his tone remained firm. His sister Aura also volunteered, though she was merely concerned for Ryan's safety and had little interest in the other world itself. That was related to Ryan's earlier introduction, when he had said that the Marvel world basically had no magical beasts.

"This old man would also very much like to see the miraculous creations of mortals that Lord Ryan spoke of, but..." Cocytus looked at his utterly inhuman appearance. Two visible jets of steam burst from his nostrils, and he no longer held any expectations.

"A social structure entirely different from that of a magical world? If Lord Ryan permits it, this subordinate requests to accompany you." Demiurge adjusted his glasses, showing intense interest.

"Technology, a power distinct from magic... Unfortunately, my most important task right now is completing the construction of the World Portal. Otherwise..." Alva shook his head regretfully. For someone who treated research as a hobby, giving up the chance to witness a civilization completely different from magic was more painful than death. Fortunately, it was only temporary. Once the World Portal was created, there would naturally be another opportunity.

The area below became a mess, with every Guardian stating their own thoughts. Yet they were unanimous in opposing Ryan's solo trip to the Marvel world.

He could have forcefully ignored their advice, but faced with everyone's goodwill, he thought it over briefly and ultimately chose the quiet Sebas beside him as his companion for this journey.

Aside from Sebas having a high justice value, a normal appearance, and none of those bizarre fetishes, his butler setting was also something Ryan currently needed. The others either radiated evil energy from head to toe or looked far too different from ordinary people. And Ryan had not forgotten that the Marvel world still had a mage organization like Kamar-Taj.

If they carelessly exposed even a trace of aura from another world, those normally sluggish mages would become more keen-nosed than dogs and come looking for them.

With Sebas's unmistakably righteous aura, there might still be room for discussion. But if he brought a monster like Shalltear or Demiurge, who looked like a world-destroying demon king at a glance, war would certainly break out on the spot.

Ryan had no intention of testing how deep the waters of the Marvel world were, or how strong the Ancient One truly was, before all preparations had been completed.

Able to protect Earth alone from the covetous eyes of all dimensional demon gods, the Ancient One's strength was far beyond what those underfunded movies could ever reveal.

Of course, he was not afraid either. The world-class items in the treasury were his strongest trump cards.

Otherwise, he would not have boasted before about seizing the Time Stone from the Ancient One. Gathering his scattered thoughts, Ryan suddenly remembered something very important.

"Oh, right. You can try learning other abilities recently to strengthen your combat power. The barriers that once restricted the growth of your strength no longer exist. Remember to pass this information on to everyone in Nazarick."

"Yes!"

Everyone responded, unable to suppress the delight in their eyes.

Being able to grow stronger meant being able to shoulder more work for the Supreme Being. To Guardians like them, that was wonderful news beyond measure.

"Alva, while researching the World Portal, you can also help everyone in Nazarick determine the most reasonable and fastest way to grow stronger. If you need materials or resources, take whatever you need without worrying about losses. Also..."

Ryan paused, then finally said coldly, "Nazarick will add a new prohibition from now on. Other than enemies, no one may casually slaughter, breed, abuse, or commit similar acts against any intelligent life-form, especially humans. Violators... will be expelled from Nazarick!"

After all, he was not Suzuki Satoru, the kind of person whose thoughts gradually became as skeletal as his body after transmigrating into bones. Since he was human in this life, he could not tolerate seeing humans casually abused like inferior creatures, even by his own faction.

Especially according to his way of thinking, treating people as animals or slaves was the least efficient way to use them. Whether from the perspective of morality or profit, he could not tolerate such things happening.

"Yes!"

The Guardians' hearts tightened as they knelt on the ground and answered in unison.

To them, even being granted death was not as terrifying as this punishment. Besides, even if Ryan had not said so, knowing that Ryan's race was human, no Guardian would ever do anything to insult the human race.

"Mm. Once the matters in that world are settled, I will make time to come back and take a look. Albedo, Nazarick is in your hands."

After saying that, Ryan took Sebas with him to the Marvel world.

The circular arena.

After Ryan departed, the remaining Guardians slowly rose to their feet.

"What a Supreme Being with such vast vision and broad-mindedness. His wisdom is as great as the stars themselves. Just thinking of such a plan spanning countless worlds makes me wish to throw myself into it and offer my humble strength!" Demiurge sighed.

"Mm, and Supreme Being Ryan is so gentle! I never imagined there would be a Supreme Being like this! I'm so happy!" Aura giggled foolishly nearby.

"Ahh! A gentle, kind, and handsome Supreme Being... Oh no, my body feels a little strange!" Shalltear said with a flushed face. Though Ryan did not have Ainz Ooal Gown's body full of bones, Peroroncino had given Shalltear a variety of fetishes in her settings. Liking handsome men was one of the most normal ones, and Ryan's appearance was undeniably full of masculine charm.

"Enough idle chatter!" Albedo suddenly spoke. "Lord Ryan is currently in another world with only Sebas. Though it is disrespectful to entertain such thoughts, we must prepare for every possibility. Alva, can you construct a World Portal within three days?"

"Mm, I just checked the information on constructing a World Portal through the Tower Spirit. It requires the world coordinates of the destination world. Lord Ryan must bring back some objects from that world when he returns to Nazarick before we can calculate them."

"However, building the portal framework in three days will not be a problem. Once the coordinates are entered, it can be activated." Alva answered after considering it.

"Then build the framework first. Demiurge, you are responsible for Nazarick's defenses. Mare, you will hide Nazarick. Everyone else, follow the Supreme Being's instructions and attend to your own tasks. In short, while the Supreme Being is away, absolutely, absolutely nothing can go wrong in Nazarick!"

"Yes!" ×6

The Guardians answered in unison.