Child of Nazarick

Chapter 12

Hey Guys! Crescent Rider here and I am back with another chapter! But before that, I would like to say 'Happy New Year!' everyone and I consider this as the first chapter I've posted on this account.

The First Chapter of the year belongs to the RisingDryad Account since I posted a chapter there before here.

But besides that, this chapter is the beginning of the Blood Valkyrie Arc and I will reveal the results of the votes here instead of at the end of the chapter. (P.S.: I've combined the votes from Fanfiction and Wattpad)

Ainz and Hope vs Shalltear - 3

Ainz vs Shalltear - 3

Hope vs Shalltear - 1

And with that, there's a tie between these two and this may sound unfair. But I will be the one who will serve as the tiebreaker between Ainz vs Shalltear and Ainz and Hope vs Shalltear.

You will find my answer at the end of this chapter

That is all I have to say, and Enjoy the chapter!

Throne Room

After Ainz and Hope returned to Nazarick regarding these dire circumstances. Ainz had already sat down on the throne and inspects the status of Nazarick's Floor Guardians via [Master Source].

Upon close inspection, Shalltear Bloodfallen was labeled in red text as a clear sign of her betrayal against Ainz Ooal Gown and the whole of the Great Tomb of Nazarick.

Albedo also reported that two of Shalltear's Vampire Brides have both perished as well. Ainz assumed that Shalltear has died, but that wasn't the case due to the presence of her name still present within Nazarick's Master Source window.

This concerns Ainz especially when his knowledge of Yggdrasil's gaming features comes into mind. The red text implies that Shalltear is marked by a third party who used a certain mind-controlling spell to temporarily turn an NPC against their enemy.

What's more concerning to him was the fact that Shalltear is a superior undead, and any means of mind-controlling such undead are considered impossible due to their immunity against mind-altering spells.

Ainz then brought up a certain topic in mind, "In this world, there are talents and martial arts that do not exist in Yggdrasil. Is there a possibility that she is under the such possible influence?"

"I do not know," Albedo responded, "However, it does not change the fact that she has revolted. I suggest sending a hunting party after her immediately,"

Ainz and Hope remained silent as Albedo suggested to the members of the hunting party, "I will lead our forces. Cocytus and Mare will join me as vice commanders. Considering Shalltear's strength, at least this much is necessary,"

"Your suggestion is acceptable," Hope remarked, "But I must object to such a decision,"

Albedo and Ainz turn to her, though the former looked a bit confused at Hope's comment, "Why do you say that, Hope?"

"Under regular circumstances in Yggdrasil, this plan of yours would require a few other troops that specialize in surveillance-based skills to ensure that this third party isn't lying in wait," Hope stated, "But this world isn't Yggdrasil. It's a New World that we only know little about. Hence, such suggestions aren't the best options we should go with,"

"She's right," Ainz stated, "Also, I feel like we're being too hasty. We must confirm her reason for revolting first,"

While Ainz is momentarily occupied with his thoughts, Hope notices his hand gripping the throne's armrest. Showing signs of concern about the problem.