"The crystallization of beauty, the greatest existence in this world!"
"Herohero-sama is the magnificent Slime King. Your tentacles and that intoxicating slime are like the most exquisite blood in existence, irresistibly tempting my very instincts!"
"Momonga-sama is the dearest friend of my creator, Peroroncino-sama. Those captivating bones are so full of allure that I cannot tear my eyes away. I truly wish to make him part of my collection."
"As for Naohara-sama, you are perfection itself, an existence whose power is praised by all Supreme Rulers. That overwhelming vitality you possess can be felt just by drawing near. I sincerely hope that one day, I might receive your guidance."
Shalltear licked her lips as she spoke, gazing at the three of them in rapture. Her normally pale face now looked unusually flushed.
"All three of you are great Supreme Rulers. In my eyes, Herohero-sama is the most terrifying of all. Your slime can effortlessly corrode an enemy's weapons, leaving them completely helpless."
"Naohara-sama possesses power greater than that of any guardian, the undisputed strongest. You are the goal I strive to reach with everything I have."
"And Momonga-sama is the absolute ruler, one who possesses supreme wisdom. This is something all forty-one Supreme Rulers acknowledge."
Cocytus let out a breath of cold air as he spoke respectfully to the three figures before him.
"The power held by the three Supreme Rulers is something we guardians can never hope to reach. Yet at the same time, you are benevolent beings who care for us."
"Strong, yet gentle."
Aura and Mare exchanged a glance and spoke in unison, their eyes turning toward Naohara.
"With peerless judgment and unmatched decisiveness, a flawless existence."
Demiurge proclaimed loudly in praise.
"Noble and powerful, an existence I will follow for all eternity."
Sephis said with utmost reverence.
"The ones we will serve with our entire lives. And also… Momonga-sama is the one I love most."
Albedo looked at Momonga, her eyes brimming with affection.
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"Don't say something like that at a time like this! It's over. I can already feel Naohara and Herohero giving me strange looks."
Momonga stared at Albedo with a sense of despair. As expected of a succubus, her boldness was on another level.
"Ahem. I understand your thoughts. Now, let us move on to discussing the matter of Nazarick's relocation."
"Sebas, since you've returned, tell us about the situation outside."
Momonga ignored the teasing looks from his friends. He did not dare say anything right now. Just keeping himself from cracking was already difficult enough.
When he saw Sebas approaching from the side, Momonga immediately questioned him.
"At your command, Momonga-sama."
"Following your instructions, I led the Pleiades to investigate the outside world. The results were rather unexpected. What should have been a marsh surrounding Nazarick has now become a vast grassland."
"The familiar structures and the monsters that once inhabited the area have all disappeared. In order not to delay you any further, I did not conduct a wider investigation. Please forgive me."
Sebas bowed respectfully and began his report on the external situation.
His words sent Momonga into deep thought. Moments later, he opened a Message connection to Herohero and Naohara.
"What do you think?"
"At the very least, we know that only Nazarick came with us. The outside map didn't transfer along with it."
"There's too little information. Let's go out and take a look ourselves later."
"Agreed. According to what Sebas said, there shouldn't be any real danger nearby."
Momonga nodded and closed the Message connection, then turned his gaze to the guardians who were still kneeling before him.
"Well done, Sebas. From this moment on, Nazarick is entering maximum alert status."
"Yes."
The guardians were still somewhat confused about Nazarick's sudden transfer, but upon hearing Momonga's order, they responded without hesitation.
"Guardian Overseer Albedo and Demiurge, who is responsible for the auxiliary defensive line, the two of you will work together to establish a comprehensive information-sharing system and strengthen our defenses."
"Yes. ×2"
"Mare, can you conceal Nazarick?"
"Using magic would be a bit difficult, but if it's just covering it with soil and planting some vegetation, that shouldn't be a problem."
Mare thought for a moment before answering, sounding slightly unsure. Hearing this, Albedo immediately snapped.
"You're suggesting covering our glorious and magnificent Nazarick with filthy dirt?"
"Enough, Albedo."
"I sincerely apologize, Momonga-sama."
Albedo's fury vanished the instant Momonga scolded her. She immediately changed her expression, looking at him with eyes full of affection.
Momonga shifted his gaze slightly to the side, then continued.
"So using soil is fine, then?"
"Yes. If you approve, it can be done."
"I see…"
Momonga rubbed his chin, then looked toward his two friends beside him, clearly asking for their opinions.
Naohara and Herohero noticed his look and exchanged a glance. In the end, Naohara spoke up.
"On a grassland, having dense vegetation suddenly appear would look unnatural."
"Then let's plant vegetation across the entire surrounding grassland."
Naohara proposed.
"That works. We'll proceed according to Naohara's plan. Also, deploy an illusion barrier in the sky to conceal everything."
"Yes, understood!"
"Good. That settles it. And guardians, continue to carry out your duties with diligence."
After offering a few final words of encouragement, Momonga immediately teleported away.
The speed was so fast that Naohara and Herohero were both momentarily stunned. Seriously, he just slipped away like that.
The guardians' gazes then turned toward the two of them.
"Well then, I hope you'll all continue to work hard and live up to our expectations."
Naohara offered a brief word of encouragement before also teleporting away at lightning speed.
Left standing there alone, Herohero suddenly felt completely at a loss. Why was everyone leaving so fast?
What was he supposed to say now? Damn it, I'm really terrible at this kind of thing.
Herohero racked his brain, especially as he noticed that all the guardians' attention had now focused on him, which only made him more flustered.
If not for the fact that his current appearance was a slime form with no facial features, making his expression impossible to read, and the passive skill [Black Heart] helping him stay calm, he would have given himself away long ago.
"Uh… Momonga and Naohara are right."
Herohero blurted that out as quickly as he could, then immediately activated teleportation and fled the scene.
Damn it, that was way too awkward. With so many people watching, Herohero felt he had never been this embarrassed in his life.