Part 13: Rising Tensions and New Beginnings

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You arrived in Nazarick in a flash. You wasted no time making your way inside. While walking down the halls, you noticed various servants and creatures whispering to each other. Though you couldn't make out their words, you could tell you were the topic of conversation. You eventually made it to the throne room. You pressed the massive double doors open with ease and walked inside with utmost confidence. There, before you stood all of Nazarick's floor guardians, as well as the Pleiades and Sebas. He stood separately from them with Tuare by his side. The only maid out of place was Solution, who stood by Ainz.

"Ah. You've finally come." His words were short as he casted his gaze upon Tuare.

"That is the second human you've sent to Nazarick..." Though he did not have any, you could swear he rolled his eyes. You crossed your arms impatiently as it slowly dawned on you what this could be about.

"Solution tells me you became aware of Sebas's betrayal, yet you ended up rewarding him...to put things simply." Ainz stood and directed a bony finger your way. You shot Solution a devilish glare that sent shivers down her metaphorical slime spine. She could tell you already knew she narked and were clearly aggravated.

"Your loyalty has come into question." Momonga said this so casually. Though to you, him simply saying that was a betrayal most foul. As the last word left his skeletal jaw, you flashed forward and squarely slapped Ainz upside the head. The wizard was stunned for a moment as he looked back to you and met your gaze. Your eyes were glowing a feverish red as your anger radiated off of you.

"How dare you. You did not build this place alone. You are not the only one that cares about the sanctity of these halls." A few of the floor guardians reflexively moved to apprehend you after the strike, but were promptly discouraged by a simple look from your infuriated eyes.

"As hot headed as ever..." Ainz said while he rubbed his jaw. Due to the unexpected nature of your strike, you actually managed to cause some pain on the usually dominant spell caster.

"Then for what purpose have you allowed these humans into our monstrous guild?" He asked in a passive aggressive tone that told you he wouldn't accept any simple answer and may have been looking for an outright reason to disregard your explanation. You scoffed and shook your head as you turned to Tuare. You gently grabbed her hand and rubbed it reassuringly, knowing full well the stress this situation must be putting her under. Sebas gave you a curt nod of appreciation. He knew full well that this was a possibility and he of course understood you had known already. Despite that, you still made the decision to not only allow him and Tuare to live, but you also granted mercy by letting the the human woman have asylum within Nazarick. You didn't even turn to Ainz when you spoke up once again.

"Not all of us have lost our compassion or emotions Momonga." You made sure to emphasize his character name, despite his desire to be called Ainz. He clearly needed to remember where he came from. You could tell that had irked him, yet he quickly became stoic once more. It was at this point Albedo stepped up between you and Ainz.

"Lord Agamemnon, forgive me for speaking put of turn, but you are being unfathomably rude to Lord Ainz. I cannot simply stand by while you berate the one I love!" You turned to the floor guardian, catching Ainz's smug expression in the background. He was clearly loving having Albedo stick up for him. Your blood was boiling at this point as you felt betrayed that your loyalty would ever come into question. After all you had done for the guild as well as Momonga himself...

"Albedo, do you truly know the creature you admire so much?" You said suddenly, which caused a look of discomfort on both her and Ainz's faces, or at least he seemed uncomfortable. It was hard to till with his ever still features. You concentrated for a moment and summoned the staff of Ainz Ool Gown. Momonga immediately understood your intentions as he stood and attempted to stop you from going any further. You turned to Momonga and whispered gently.

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