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That carefree posture reminded Suzuki Satoru of the pet cats he had seen in videos, the kind kept by wealthy people.
Even he, an immortal being, felt an urge to yawn, lie down in bed, and take a nap.
However, this cat seems to be a bit too big, and its fur is not soft and fine.
Rather, they are scales so hard that even tenth-level magic can only barely leave scratches.
Although it doesn't have that fuzzy feeling that makes you want to bury your face in it and take a deep breath.
But it is quite reliable, giving people a sense of inner confidence...
No! That's not right, what am I thinking!?
Suzuki Satoru shook his head, banishing those chaotic thoughts, then opened his only private chat panel and sent a distress signal:
"Help!"
"What help?"
"What should we do next, Xia Yan-san? I'm so nervous!"
"Just do what you're supposed to do. After all, you're the one who called them over, and I don't know what you're planning to do. (laughs)"
Wait! (Tears welling up)
Ignoring the repeated requests for help, Natsuhiko almost burst out laughing at Suzuki Satoru, who appeared calm on the surface but was actually panicking inside and was so embarrassed that he was practically crawling on the ground with his toes. How could he possibly help him out of this predicament?
Of course, the fact that he can leisurely enjoy himself like this is also based on his sufficient understanding of these NPCs.
Knowing that no matter what Lao Gu does, someone will always cover for him, so he won't really lose face or make a fool of himself or have any bad consequences.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have allowed his friend to lose face in front of outsiders.
Seeing that Xia Yan seemed determined to make fun of him, Suzuki Satoru looked at the Guardians kneeling on one knee in front of him, heads bowed, without swaying at all, and racked his brains to find his memories.
They try to find action that can be used from their past work or scenes seen in movies or TV series.
After all, he had never been treated with such respect before, nor had he ever had any experience of giving orders like 097.
With the words he painstakingly pieced together, Suzuki Satoru successfully aroused the already peak loyalty of the Guardians, and also learned that all floors were operating normally without any abnormalities.
Meanwhile, Sebastian, whom he had sent out to scout the surrounding environment, returned on time, bringing with him intelligence gathered from the outside world.
The surrounding area was still a deserted grassland, exactly as Xia Yan had observed through his Byakugan. This further confirmed to Xia Yan that he had indeed transmigrated into the sword and magic world of the original work.
Seeing Suzuki Satoru issue the order to turtle and increase the defense level,
Have Albedo and Demiurge establish a new management system, and have Mare find a way to hide the Great Tomb.
Xia Yan first nodded, then shook his head.
He nodded because he didn't think there was anything wrong with Suzuki Satoru's instructions.
If you don't look at it from God's perspective, Suzuki Satoru's instructions, while overly cautious, are arguably without any flaws.
Arriving in a world you know nothing about, only by being careful and cautious can you survive better.
Judging from the first season alone, Suzuki Satoru's actions were indeed a battle of wits against thin air.
But that's just because the anime's plot didn't fully reveal the world-building.
If we consider the world-building that has gradually unfolded in the novel, along with the content in the side stories, Suzuki Satoru's actions can be described as quite wise, almost as if he had foreseen the future.
This world is indeed full of hidden talents.
The power of the Great Tomb of Nazarick alone is not enough to conquer the entire world.
If he is truly blinded by his own power and thinks he is invincible, then he will act recklessly.
The best outcome would be being trapped inside the large tomb by a group of natives, unable to take a single step out.
Even worse, quite a few max-level players have died in this world!
The reason for shaking his head was that Suzuki Satoru's instructions were too cautious, showing plenty of composure but clearly lacking in initiative, making him more of a ruler who only maintained the status quo.
The same applies to games. Before engaging in a PvP battle, players will try every means to uncover all of the opponent's information, and may even sacrifice a life to test the waters and gather intelligence.
They'd rather know what color panties the other person is wearing today than start making a move.
This personality trait isn't necessarily a flaw, but it does cause him to miss out on many opportunities.
Chapter Twenty-Seven: It's Convenient to Talk to Smart People
In reality, while Natsuhiko's personality wasn't as overly conservative as Suzuki Satoru's, it was still quite steady and cautious.
One can glean some insight from Xia Yan's forbearance in other worlds.
If he were facing a completely unknown world, he might explore it to some extent, but he would not be greedy for quick success and act rashly.
but,
This world was not a completely unfamiliar or unknown world to him!
Although there is still a lot of unknown information, there is at least one thing that Xia Yan can be absolutely certain of.
He is the embodiment of power!
Without a doubt, given his current size, he is absolutely the strongest in the world!
If Ainz Ooal Gown in the original storyline had acted recklessly, the final result would have been that he would have been trapped in the Great Tomb of Nazarick, unable to break in or escape.
At this point, Xia Yan had absolutely no need to worry about this.
No matter how many people come or how high their level is, they will all be killed and thrown to the fifth floor, where they will be kept in a frozen state as corpses used as a medium for creating the immortal.
Even if he were to become an enemy of the world, the final result would only be that he fulfilled his duty as a dragon and brought about the end of the world!
And he was well aware of this.
Therefore, unlike Suzuki Satoru, who needed to consider how to deal with a powerful enemy, Natsuhiko only needed to think about how to have fun in this world that would eventually become his.
Let's not even talk about something as trivial as not eating beef.
He could easily transform into Deathwing if the mood struck him.
He proclaimed to the world, "I am the chosen destroyer of the world, the end of all things, unstoppable and indefensible, I am the Great Cataclysm."
Let the whole world perish in the shadow of his wings.
Of course, he wouldn't do that.
This is because it's like playing a real-time strategy game and joining the Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Cult, gaining a powerful buff with one-hit kills, unlimited lives, unlimited money, and unlimited units after a "ding-dong" sound.
You can't experience any fun from the game at all.
Since they're all going to fall at my feet anyway, I might as well have more fun before they disappear or submit.
Since it's not difficult to do it myself, I might as well use the NPCs of the Great Tomb of Nazarick and the natives of this world as actors to put on a grand show for myself.
This way, you can enjoy a great performance, have your own safety net, and avoid any unexpected incidents.
"Wait a minute." Thinking of this, before the guardians were about to carry out Suzuki Satoru's orders, Natsuhiko called out to them.
"Shalltear, Sebastian, Demiurge."
"My subordinate is here!"
The three people whose names were called by Xia Yan stepped forward and knelt solemnly before him, bowing their heads respectfully as if worshipping a god.
Upon seeing his command interrupted, Suzuki Satoru showed no dissatisfaction whatsoever; instead, he appeared relieved.
His previous mindset was like that of a novice who hadn't even figured out the rules of mahjong, but was forced to sit at the table to make up the numbers.
Although I played my cards according to my own understanding, I felt completely unsure of myself.
They were unsure whether the cards they played were correct, and had no idea what kind of hand they should use to win.
Xia Yan's words were like a mahjong master sitting next to him watching a show, suddenly telling him which card to play.
Although he still had no idea what kind of hand he would get, Suzuki Satoru had a kind of confidence that he would win in the end anyway, so the process didn't matter.
The guardians of No. 1 Middle School had no objections to this.
In past guild activities, Xia Yan has been the commander on many occasions, while Suzuki Satoru, the guild leader, has commanded on very few occasions.
Although they have only now been transformed from data into living beings, some of their experiences in the game have been preserved in a way that is reasonable within their way of thinking.
Moreover, according to the established setting, even if Albedo, as the chief guardian, manages all matters concerning the Great Tomb of Nazarick...
However, in actual combat, they will obey the commands of Commander Demiurge.
Therefore, they are quite adapted to this model.
"You three, do you mind if I give you some more responsibilities?"
Although it was a question, Xia Yan's tone was that of an unequivocal statement, clearly leaving them no room to refuse.
Of course, these guardians don't need such leeway.
"This is our supremely glorious duty, which we are willing to die for!" The answer came in unison, as if it had been rehearsed countless times.
After that, Demiurge, the most intelligent of them all, provided a further answer.
"Perhaps our strength is insignificant to Lord Nidhogg, but as long as you give the order, no matter how difficult it may be, all of us floor guardians will do our utmost, even if it means being shattered to pieces!"
"We will never allow the supreme creator—Ainz Ooal Gown—to be disgraced!"
"Very good." Xia Yan nodded in satisfaction.
"...Now the Great Tomb has undergone an anomaly and has traveled to other worlds, which you know nothing about."
"Therefore, in addition to raising the defense level of the Great Tomb to prevent potential dangers, the primary task is to gather intelligence on this world!"
Suzuki Satoru stood beside Natsuhiko, seemingly to lend support, and nodded authoritatively, as if he thought the same thing.
"Shalltear and Sebastian look no different from humans before they transform, and Demiurge's abilities are also very convenient for dealing with humans, so the task of gathering intelligence is entrusted to you."
"If you need help, there are a few maids from the Pleiades who would be very suitable for this. The specific allocation is up to the three of you, hmm..."
Looking at Shalltear's eyes, which were even more innocent than those of a college student, Xia Yan paused for a moment. "Let Demiurge and Sebastian discuss it."
Upon hearing this, Aura immediately turned her head away and covered her mouth, her shoulders trembling as if she were trying to suppress a laugh.
After being glanced at with a smile by Albedo, she immediately regained her composure, lowered her head as if nothing had happened.
Shalltear blinked, somewhat puzzled, but after thinking for three seconds, she couldn't see anything wrong with it. Besides, since it was the Supreme Lord's order, there was no need to question it; she just had to carry it out.