Hello Scrolls and Followers of Justice, Mr.Bones bringing you a new chapter.

Ainz gathers everyone together to decide how to locate the Traveler, who will go on this quest? Comments are welcome, help me improve.

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The One Who Came Back

Chapter 06: Emergency meeting

Within the great throne room of Nazarick, the Guardians and the Pleiades gathered. All eagerly awaited the word of their lord who was presented there in all his glory, at his side a world-class beauty and by the foot of the stairs a goth vampire.

"All bow to the presence of the Sorcerer King Ainz Ooal Gown and swear your obedience."

"So we swear!" – all those present uttured in chorus.

"Everyone came forward to carry out your orders Ainz-sama, I'm very sorry for the delay in getting all the Guardians together."

"I apologize for bringing you together so unexpectedly, Albedo. You can get up now."

"We live to serve you, Ainz-sama" – stated the archdemon.

"Well then, I'll put your services to the test Demiurge, as well as the services of all of the Guardians! I bring information that someone is looking for the Great Tomb of Nazarick and that individual is possibly a player."

The commotion among everyone was visible. Cocytus snorted icy fumes, Demiurge waggled his tail from side to side, even Albedo broke her mask of confidence.

"A player, Ainz-sama? It will be possible!?"

"Yes Albedo, not only it's possible, but our surveillance network didn't detect it. As far as we know, the players are usually pretty flashy, but if he's smart enough he might have decided to stay hidden."

"We don't know how long ago he might have arrived in the New World or if he really is a player."

"He might be a lost descendant of one of the ancients, one of those so-called godkin" – suggested Demiurge.

"That possibility cannot be overlooked either. On my visit to the Dwarf Kingdom I used this etching crystal during the… *ahan*! Testimonials from people who had contact with this traveler, so pay attention and tell me what you think. Such a device had been in use since Ainz realized he easily forgot about less important matters, so he could review his meetings whenever he wanted."

Everyone listened as Ainz let the crystal reproduce the conversations he had.

"So now I need to know everyone's opinion."

"I think Ainz-sama's voice is magnificent even recorded-arinsu."

" He. Sounds. So. Solemn. Like. A. Noble."

"Ainz Sama's voice is really cool!"

"Y-Yes, A-Ainz-sama sounds really cool."

"Ainz-Sama possesses the most omnipotent voice of all."

"Yes, this recording will be personally guarded by me, Ainz-sama" – groaned Albedo lasciviously.

All the guardians successively praised Ainz's voice while the Pleiades and Sebas nodded in agreement.

"About the stranger", – sighed Ainz –" I want to know what you think about the stranger."

"Hunting him like prey and torturing him-arinsu."

"Face. And. Defeat."

—?"Feed my pets."

"L-Lock him in the black cell."

"I need more scroll material, if Ainz-sama allows me."

"We must kill him as soon as possible."

Again all the Pleiades and Sebas nodded in agreement.

'They're too extreme!' – thought Ainz.

"Well, before that we need to find him. That's why I've gathered you, I'm going to select a few to start the search for this traveler."

"I suggest that Nazarick stay on high alert and the guardians on standby in case of an attack, Ainz-sama."

"I don't think that's the case Albedo, he seems to be looking for the tomb, but he doesn't seem to know much, nor does he show any hostility, but I agree to raise the level of security."

"If I may say so, Ainz-sama, it intrigues me that he talks so casually about the specific places he's been through, it sounds like a trap, we should send the Hanzos to track him down."

"I had already thought about it Demiurge, the Hanzos are good at searching, infiltrating and extracting information, but they don't have the investigative skill we need. Having people disappear for questioning would draw too much attention."

"That being sad, we'll have to go to the other realms incognito, so I'll send the Pleiades to investigate."

"As expected of Ainz-sama" – 'Only a supreme being to devise a plan immediately, besides detecting a possible enemy that has passed unnoticed by our surveillance.'

"Lupusregina Beta, you'll keep an eye on Karne Village in case he shows up there, don't let me down."

"Yes, Ainz-sama" – Lupusregina lowered her head, she knew she could not fail her job again.

"Yuri Alfa, I know you are burdened with the administration of the orphanage and the new schools, but I will have to ask you more for this service, keep an eye on E-Rantel for me. If you need support, both Pandora's Actor and Momon and Narberal Gama will be available in town."

"Nothing is more important than your orders, Ainz-sama, and I appreciate your support in advance "– Yuri said, bowing.

"CZ2128 Delta, you will go to the Holy Kingdom. Meet up with Neia Baraja, this will be your disguise to go there, and look for some information from this storyteller, it shouldn't be hard to tell him apart from other bards as he doesn't use musical instruments."

"Yes, Ainz-Sama" – replied CZ in a monotone voice, but with a slight glint in her only visible eye.

"Entoma Vasilissa Zeta, you will go to Arwintar, but not incognito, you will go as a visitor to the Sorcerous Kingdom. Since they are our vassals, I want to take advantage and see how the integration with heteromorphic peoples is going, so your mission will be twofold."

"I hear and obey Ainz-Sama" – said the battle maid.

"Sebas Tian, you will go to the Draconic Kingdom also as a representative of the Sorcerer Kingdom, it is about time we had more formal contact with Queen Draudellion. Since we took over the Katze Plains, the Dragon Realm must have taken a breather now that it can focus on the Beastmen invasion."

"Inquire discreetly about storytellers, the capital of the Draconic Kingdom is unlikely to receive many immigrants in recent years with beastmen knocking at its door."

"I will do as you order, Ainz-sama. If I may, I would like to take Tuare with me, so we can maintain the appearance of an official entourage."

"I allow that, Sebas. While you, Solution Epsilon, will go to the wolves' lair. I'm sending you to Kami Miyako, do you understand the situation?"

Solution Epsilon is a predator slime capable of taking on the human appearance to attract its prey. She was created by HeroHero and has a high capacity for infiltration, intelligence gathering and deception. She is a true spy.

"Yes Ainz-Sama, I understand. Infiltrate enemy territory, do not attract attention, gather information, avoid being identified, eliminate resistance and quickly withdraw if discovered."

"That's right Solution, as a slime you can change your appearance, can't you?

"Yes Ainz-Sama, I can change my clothes and face. Unlike Narberal Gama who is a doppelgänger, I cannot assume a specific person's appearance or mannerisms, but I can change my hair length, my body shape, and my face details enough so as not to draw attention.""

As she spoke, Solution made such changes, until in front of Ainz was a totally different person: she had a slender body, younger appearance, short hair with bangs and her clothes were simpler, like a skirt and an adventurer's top, but on her face there was still the sadistic smile.

"Very good Solution, it will be quite efficient, so you won't be recognized as the Sorcerer Kingdom's battle maid" – 'She looks like someone I've seen before, but who?', thought Ainz.

"Then go now! Send reports as soon as you have information, I hope you all do your best!"

"Yes, Ainz-sama!" – all responded simultaneously