As expected, under the 'awe' of Iri's Ruling Spell, all the people from the Empire, except for the Blood Emperor who was equipped with anti-mind control jewelry, knelt down.
Iri had initially wondered if her spell would be ineffective and if Fulda might also be able to resist, but from the situation, there seemed to be no problem.
"That's enough, my daughter. They are guests, you must not be rude," Ainz's father said, waving his hand at Iri.
"Oh! Then, everyone, rise!" Iri feigned a slightly disappointed expression and lifted the Ruling Spell, allowing those who had been kneeling to stand up.
"Then, Lord Jierunifu Lun Falord El Nis, you have come a long way, and my 'willful' daughter has offended you. It is indeed my fault for not disciplining my daughter well. If you wish, I am willing to apologize to you, even if it's just a simple bow," Ainz's father said, turning his gaze to the Blood Emperor below.
As soon as Ainz's father spoke, the other Guardians became restless, and so did the Blood Emperor.
Of course! Ainz's father hadn't thought that much; he merely wanted to put on a good show. The Blood Emperor had simply overthought things, but that made it more interesting, Iri thought to herself.
"No need to apologize, Lord Cong. It is proper for a daughter to be devoted to her father. Moreover, we came to atone, and we are ashamed to be called guests. We are truly mortified," the Blood Emperor said, then turned his head to signal his subordinates.
One of his subordinates behind him brought over a jar and handed it over very respectfully. Xiao Di went down to receive the jar, which didn't make much difference.
"It was indeed my lack of discipline to send people to invade your residence without permission. Therefore... this is the head of the noble who invaded your residence. Please accept it," the Blood Emperor said, quickly putting on a smile as he watched Xiao Di carry the jar away.
Ainz's father glanced at Xiao Di, then reached into the jar and pulled out a human head. Iri, standing nearby, naturally saw it clearly.
To be honest... if it were her old self, she would definitely have turned deathly pale and been speechless. Ever since she transmigrated here, seeing such bloody things now barely affected her at all. She didn't know if she had gotten used to it or what.
Ainz's father picked up the head, looked at it, and said in a very calm tone:
"Then I'll accept it. How should I dispose of it? It's too much of a waste to just throw it away."
At this moment, Iri noticed that the Blood Emperor's expression was a bit downcast, clearly overthinking things again. Don't worry, this was just an excuse Ainz's father found to show off.
At this moment, the head in Ainz's father's hand was enveloped by a black, mud-like substance, which then dripped to the ground and gradually transformed into a giant Death Knight.
Although Iri really wanted to complain about the law of conservation of mass, how a single head could turn into a complete Death Knight, in a fantasy world, trying to find reality was just asking for trouble.
Seeing Ainz's father casually conjure a Death Knight probably scared the Blood Emperor speechless! Iri really wanted to laugh watching him, clearly panicking inside, but forcing himself to remain calm on the surface.
"Then, Lord Jierunifu Lun Falord El Nis," Ainz's father once again turned his gaze to the Blood Emperor.
"Lord Cong, you can just call me Jierunifu, as my name is quite long," the Blood Emperor replied, feigning composure.
"Is that so? Then I shall humbly comply, Lord Jierunifu. Earlier, due to my daughter's ignorance, she offended you all. Therefore, the trouble caused to Nazarick by your nobles below shall be offset. This matter ends here. Thank you for making this special trip. You may now return," Ainz's father said.
"Eh? Sorry! I didn't hear clearly. Could you please repeat that?" The Blood Emperor's surprise was written directly on his face this time; it seemed he was too shocked to maintain his composure.
"I said you don't need to atone anymore, you can go back. We also have many things to attend to next," Ainz's father said calmly.
"Ah! Sorry, may I ask, you said you'll be busy next, could you tell me what you'll be busy with?" the Blood Emperor asked with a subtle expression.
"Thanks to you, I realized that even living a low-key life can get one entangled in troublesome matters. If that's the case, it's time to reclaim what rightfully belongs to us," Ainz's father said.
Oh! This setting, isn't this evolving from the nonsense she had spouted earlier? Talking about Nazarick originally being an ancient kingdom, uh... Iri thought to herself.
"This... what does this mean??" The Blood Emperor's face changed drastically; it seemed he had already given up on pretending.
"Ah... what I'm about to say, Lord, you can just take it as a 'complaint' and listen," Ainz's father first let out a long sigh, then looked at the Blood Emperor and slowly said.
"Perhaps you don't know, Lord, but originally, this entire land was under my rule. It's just that... something unpleasant happened, and so... I slept underground for many years. Now, after awakening, I see a completely transformed new world. I had intended to live a low-key life and not 'interfere' with this new world that doesn't belong to our era, but I didn't expect..." Ainz's father didn't continue speaking but looked at the Blood Emperor.
"..." The Blood Emperor looked awkward.
"So, if being low-key doesn't work, then I plan to go to the surface and reclaim what rightfully belongs to me, resolve all the troublesome matters, and eliminate all those who refuse to give me peace," Ainz's father continued.
"Ah! This cannot be considered a 'complaint,'" the Blood Emperor was sweating profusely, but he could still manage to smile!
"Sorry! I got a bit emotional bringing that up. Please forgive me," Ainz's father said.
"No, no, Lord Cong, you overstate it. It is indeed justifiable to reclaim what rightfully belongs to you. Then I have a suggestion, shall we form an alliance?" the Blood Emperor proposed to Ainz's father, feigning composure.
"It should be submission, shouldn't it? Wow! What are you doing!" Shalltear, standing nearby, blurted out, and then was kicked by Aura from behind.
"No noise! Silence!" Ainz's father waved his hand imperiously, and Shalltear and Aura immediately quieted down.
Hmm hmm... Ainz's father's movements, which he had practiced for a long time in front of the mirror, were finally put to use.
"Lord Cong coming to the surface to reclaim your land and rebuild your nation, I think this is a wonderful thing. It is justifiable to take back what is rightfully yours. Therefore, our Empire hopes to provide Lord Cong with the greatest assistance to help Lord Cong reclaim his land. What do you think?" The Blood Emperor paused, then quickly said.
"Hoh... Lord Jierunifu, I don't see what benefit this would bring to you," Ainz's father said.
"For the sake of the future, I hope the nation ruled by you, Lord, can form a friendly alliance with our Empire," the Blood Emperor quickly replied.
After all, for him... being able to leave alive and without causing too much damage to his country would be his victory. Of course... this was something the Blood Emperor had imagined himself... Iri, who had read the script, knew the Blood Emperor's thoughts.
"I see. Then I'll trouble you," Ainz's father agreed very readily. The Blood Emperor was stunned again; he probably hadn't expected it to be so simple to agree!
"That's truly wonderful! Then... what do you wish for us to do? If convenient, could you tell us now?" the Blood Emperor continued to ask with a big smile, seemingly still wanting to probe for information from Ainz's father.
"I haven't thought of it yet, but I hope both sides can establish a method to contact you at any time, for example... arranging a place for my envoy to stay," Ainz's father said again in a calm tone.
"Yes, I'm so foolish, I didn't think of that immediately. As expected of Lord Cong," the Blood Emperor said somewhat fawningly.
"Oh..." Ainz's father replied very calmly.
"Then, I will leave my Secretary here. May I ask you to negotiate this matter with him? Rone Vermillion!" the Blood Emperor said, stepping back.
"Yes! I will serve the Empire with all my heart and soul!" The young man behind the Blood Emperor stepped forward, looking as if he were ready to die... This is a bit much, isn't it? Is Nazarick really that "terrifying"? Iri thought to herself upon seeing this.
"Then I will send..." Ainz's father was definitely planning to send Xiao Di. As Nazarick's strategist, and with almost the entire plan conceived by Xiao Di, sending him would naturally be most appropriate.
In the original work, Xiao Di was indeed sent, but in the original work, Xiao Di was in his transformed state. The current Xiao Di is not in his transformed state. Can Xiao Di in this state go to the Empire?
Won't he 'expose' that he is the Great Demon Lord who caused 'chaos' in the Kingdom? Uh... it seems I have to 'intervene' here again, and it feels like it will be more interesting this way.
"Father!" Iri directly interrupted Ainz's father.
"What's wrong, my daughter?" Ainz's father must be wondering now why Iri interrupted him.
"Can I go?" Iri said.
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