The Bloody Valkyrie

Sebas frowned at the sudden change in topic. To find out the true intention behind Shalltear bringing this up, he looked at Shalltear with a serious expression. Solution who was seated beside them changed her expression slightly, but the two who were conversing didn't notice as it was too minute.

"... Long ago, there were foolish people who opposed the supreme beings, attacking in huge numbers and breaking through the 7th floor. But the 9th floor of the supreme being’s base wasn't attacked. Considering this, the last place that had been attacked was the 8th floor, right? I don't remember much, but the enemy attacked with overwhelming force, so we would’ve needed a force on the same scale to match them. However, no one knew who repelled them. Albedo seemed to know, she is the supervisor of Nazarick after all, it would be strange if she didn't."

Not bothered by the silent Sebas, Shalltear continued:

"... She seems to be a step ahead, which annoys me. Who is the mysterious being on the 8th floor? Is it a character created by Ainz-sama?"

Sebas had been created by Touch Me, Demiurge by Urbet Alain Odle and Cocytus by Takemikazuchi. But even Shalltear didn't know who the highest of the 41 supreme beings, Ainz——Momonga created.

It couldn't be that he didn't make anyone.

And so, that character who was on the 8th floor, which Shalltear knew nothing about, was a logical deduction.

"... No, that should be impossible. I only heard a little about it, but the character created by Ainz-sama is called Pandora’s Actor. His ability is on the same level as me and I heard he was the guardian of the deepest part of the treasury."

"There's someone like that?"

Unlike Albedo, Shalltear wasn't given information about all the characters in Nazarick. That's why this was the first time she heard that name.

Even though the treasury was only accessible with a ring of Ainz Ooal Gown, it would be strange if there were no guards.

The deepest part of the treasury.

The high-level magic items were all stored there, maybe some world class items as well. If that was the case, then Ainz, who had the highest position of the 41 supreme beings, would be most suited to create a character for that place.

Shalltear felt her pride take a hit for not being able to guard that exalted place, but she consoled herself, thinking that it couldn't be helped. She believed that stopping the invaders from reaching the 3rd floor in the first place was also a huge responsibility, just as important as guarding the treasury.

Moreover, it was the duty that had been given to her by her own creator..

"There is, but I have never met him before, since it’s impossible to reach that area without a ring"

"Oh..."

Shalltear responded weakly, apparently having lost her interest, but Sebas didn't seem to mind.

"In the end, the 8th floor is still a mystery... what a shame."

"That's right, even we can't go in there, there must be something there."

"What is that something you speak of?"

"Maybe there is a mechanism  that would even attack us?"

"Hmm, you might be correct, but my guess would be... it's a trap that kills everyone indiscriminately?"

"The Great Tomb of Nazarick was made with the delicate care of the supreme beings. With loyal servants like us giving our all to protect it, that level of trap shouldn't be able to stop them if they could make it to the 7th floor..."

"Want to sneak a peek?"

A child who thought of a naughty idea-- Shalltear was smiling just like that. Sebas was smiling as usual, but it was deeper than normal.

"You want to go against Ainz-sama's wishes?"

"Kidding, just kidding. Just a joke, don't make such a scary face."

"Shalltear... Curiosity killed the cat. What we should do is wait quietly, until the moment when Ainz-sama is willing to tell us."

"You are right... Well then, did the prey take the bait?"

The sudden change in topic didn't make Sebas say anymore, and gave a direct answer:

"Yes, bait, hook and sinker. All that's left is reeling it in."

After a slight nod, Shalltear licked her lips happily, her red eyes glinting unnaturally.

Sebas who immediately understood why Shalltear was displaying such emotions, judged this to be a great chance to relay Solution's request:

"Regarding this part, there is something I want to ask of Shalltear."

"... What is it?"

While imagining what was going to happen and immersing herself in its joy, Shalltear was interrupted and said in a displeased voice. Sebas continued in a soothing manner:

"The driver of this carriage, could you give him to this girl?"

"... Is he a small fry?"

"Yes, he is just a mouth piece."

Shalltear closed her eyes and fell into deep thought when she heard this request. Considering all the possibilities, she apparently found an answer and nodded:

"In that case it's fine. He probably won't even taste good even if I sucked his blood."

"I am very grateful, thank you for your generosity, Shalltear."

"Thank you, Shalltear-sama."

"Ah, it's no big deal. Don't mention it,.