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Chapter 1: As Expected of Ainz-sama
"This was not a good idea." Ainz thought to himself once more as the carriage he had been riding in slowed to a halt.
The Overlord's crimson eyes glinted underneath a full helm of utter black, and for the briefest of moments, a glimpse of the undying entity within the black armor shone through the dark visage of Momon the adventurer.
Narberal Gamma, who was seated adjacent to her increasingly anxious master, shifted uncomfortably in her seat as a cold, death-like aura began to emanate throughout the carriage. The vehicle began to buckle as the horses panicked under the sensation of a sudden spectral chill.
"Momon-sa..n, is something the matter?"
Having realized his unwitting release of emotions, Ainz's limiter kicked in and the undead immediately calmed down.
"Ah, it's nothing."
He truly hoped that was the case. After all, this was his idea. Or at least it had been, until Demiurge and Albedo decided that his idea was apparently something much, much more.
He remembered the reverent grins on their faces as he gave them his suggestion:
Send an invitation to all adventurers from nearby nations to test their might at the newly constructed Master Dungeon within the Sorcerer Kingdom, and commemorate the establishment of a reformed Adventurer's Guild, dedicated to exploration and adventurism.
"Kukuku, to think Ainz-sama would come up with yet another brilliant device to expedite his already incomprehensible plans. I am honored to observe such intellectual magnificence."
For the duration of the event, the living expenses and residential needs of all participants are sponsored by the Sorcerer Kingdom and provided at the newly created "Nazarick Hotel".
"As expected of the greatest of the Supreme Beings, and my love! To think things could be done in such a creative manner! Oh, Ainz-sama!"
What
He really wished they would stop all that. Once again, Ainz found himself tempted to ask for an explanation of his own "plans".
In the end, despite the Overseer's insistence that she could not possibly produce results worthy of her lord's will, Ainz managed to convince Albedo to map out the details and plan out the intricacies of management, communication and financing.
Ainz wondered if this was how the bosses he had back in his old world relied on their secretaries. Suzuki Satoru could not even imagine himself overseeing the execution of such a complicated process without Albedo.
Since he's supposedly highly intelligent, maybe I should have Pandora's Actor pretend to be me and say some insightful things about these so-called "brilliant plans" so it looks like I have a clue as to what's going on.
However, as Ainz recalled the image of his NPC fanatically waving his arms and speaking in German, he quickly dismissed the thought.
A few weeks ago, Ainz had asked Albedo to submit a full report on the arrangements regarding the event.
"Invitations have been sent to all nearby nations in which the Adventurer's Guild has influence. These include: the Baharuth Empire, the Re-Estize Kingdom and the Draconic Kingdom. The Holy Kingdom shall be sending a representative as a gesture to show their support as a recently established vassal state towards our efforts to reform the Adventurer's Guild."
"Adventurers will be provided accommodations within the Nazarick Hotel based on their rank. As Adamantite Adventurers are so few in number, they will be assigned to two mega-suites, one for each sex."
For a moment, Ainz thought there was something wrong with what was just stated. However, he could not quite put his finger on it. He gestured at Albedo to continue.
"In order to foster a higher sense of camaraderie between adventurers, adventurer parties are encouraged to exchange party members and seek new partners as they explore the Master Dungeon."
Albedo continued to list the details of the event. Security, food, healing etc. had all been meticulously handled by the Overseer. Having finished her report, Albedo looked up at her master with hopeful eyes.
"Umu. Well done, Albedo. You are dismissed."
The Succubus gave a disappointed pout before bowing and leaving Ainz alone in the throne room.
Hmmm…everything seems to be in order…
Wait a minute! Doesn't that mean Nabe's going to be living with the Blue Roses for the entire time?!