Route 23

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Ainz put his fingers on his chin and muttered.

"Did liches have a taunting ability? Or, did I, perhaps, learn a skill like that in the past?"

"Ainz-sama you…"

"Hm?"

"Ainz-sama you idiot! Idiot, idiot, idiot, idiot…! How can you not understand the descriptions of a girl in love!? Hmph!"

Albedo turned her back and pouted cutely.

"Wah? Huh?"

"I'm not talking to you anymore! Hmph!"

"Albedo? What do you mean?"

Ainz scratched his non-existent brain. He had not experienced anything like this in the past.

No. He did have similar experiences with a few different junior office lady before he moved to this new world. However, he was and still is too dense to realise.

On the first occurrence of a full heartfelt confession, he told her to consult a doctor, as he was genuinely worried for her health.

On the second occurrence, she appeared drunk and wanted to stay over for the night. However, Satoru Suzuki, being a respectful gentleman, sent her off home in a taxi.

On the third occurrence, he first passed it off as random office shenanigans with all those lurking and curious eyes. However, when the boss said that they were "supporters of the relationship", Satoru Suzuki was led to conclude that he was being examined. So, he outrightly and pugnaciously protested against ever being involved with work associated relationships. His office unit had a sharp decline in production that month, especially the female junior who worked under him.

The most recent occurrence happened with the boss's daughter just before the world migration. She was a cheery girl who fit into anywhere and seemed to dot on him. A perfect spy to check on my work progression, is what Satoru concluded.

"Albedo? Uh… Um… Talk to me. Please?"

"…"

Albedo remained silent. Ainz could not see the true intention displayed on her face.

Kukuku. Cold-play really does work! Spoil me more and more, Ainz-sama! No. Momonga-sama!

"Um… Albedo… I'll do anything you want if you tell me what is going on."

Albedo's ears perked.

"Anything?"

"Within my power."

"You promise?"

"If you tell me what is going on."

Albedo gave a short and sweet giggle before turning to meet face-to-face.

Uh-oh, thought Ainz when he saw her expression.

"Okay. First let me out of here. Next…"

Proceed to route:

(Route 12)

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