Ainz Ooal Gown: Noble Knight.

Chapter 114 Shortening Lifespan

A tall, silent figure emerged, shrouded in jet-black armor.

"Lord Ainz, is this alright?"

The voice came from under the helmet; it was Feifei's deep, indifferent voice.

Gone was the exaggerated tone and deliberate intonation from before.

A faint red light flickered in Ainz's eye sockets.

This guy is actually quite capable when he's not having an attack.

"Hmm, very good." Ainz nodded slightly. "Regarding the specifics of the mission—"

"Disguised as the adventurer Momo, travel to Ye Lantier to reunite with Narberal and continue operations under the name of the Dark Squad, gathering all the hidden information about this world."

"—And one more thing," Ainz's voice held a hint of seriousness, "This is a test for you."

Pandora Actor's helmet tilted slightly, as if expressing doubt.

"You are my creation, and the strongest dual illusion in Nazarick. But all this time, you've stayed in the Treasure Hall, without ever having the chance to truly participate in Nazarick's operations." Ainz's voice carried an undeniable weight. "This mission is your chance to prove yourself."

Pandora Actor paused for a moment.

Then, he brought his ankles together again and raised his hands to his helmet.

However, this action seemed somewhat out of place given the appearance of the adventurer "Momo".

"I will not let you down, Lord Ainz."

The composed style is gone; Pandora has become flamboyant again.

Ainz looked at the black-clad warrior saluting and awkwardly covered his face with his hand.

This was the concept he created when he created Pandora Actor. He thought it was cool back then, and he still thinks it's cool now.

Of course, the premise is that Albedo doesn't see it.

A flash of green light, and Ainz regained his composure.

"Get up," Ainz said. "Your mission is to impersonate the adventurer Momo. Be mindful of your identity."

Pandora stood up and resumed her posture as a dark warrior.

"There's one more thing." Ainz took out an item from his spatial storage—an adventurer's metal badge, belonging to the mithril-class team "Jet Black." "This is 'Momo's' identification. From now on, you are Momo."

Pandora Yakert took the metal plaque and smoothly hung it around her neck.

Albedo, who had been quietly watching from the sidelines, suddenly spoke up.

"Lord Ainz." Her voice was gentle, her golden vertical pupils gleaming warmly in the dim light. "I have a request."

Ainz turned his head to look at her.

"Please allow me to inform Narberal of Momo's destination so she can prepare for her arrival." Albedo bowed slightly. "Also, please allow me to contact Narberal regularly to ensure Momo's operation proceeds smoothly."

Ainz nodded. "Granted. This matter is yours."

"Thank you, Lord Ainz." Albedo's lips curled up slightly, revealing a sweet smile.

Ainz turned back to Pandora Actor, looking at the fully armed black warrior. He hesitated for a moment, then took out a ring from his pocket.

The Ring of Ainz Ooal Gown.

The ring gleamed with a cold, eerie light in his palm.

"This is for your convenience," Ainz said, handing over the ring. "It will make it easier for you to move freely in Nazarick. However, remember to take it off when you go out to avoid it being taken by the enemy."

Pandora Actor took the ring with both hands and carefully placed it in her bosom.

"Yes, Lord Ainz."

"And one more thing," Ainz's voice rang out again, this time with a subtle change in tone, "—You know what Momo's personality is like, right?"

Pandora was silent for a moment.

"Please guide me, Lord Ainz," he said.

"Be careful," Ainz said. "You're impersonating Feifei, and Feifei is me. So you must maintain my style and not do anything that doesn't suit my personality."

"In case of danger, if it becomes difficult to gather intelligence on the enemy, retreat immediately. Also, never salute suddenly!"

As he spoke the last sentence, Ainz unconsciously emphasized it, the red light in his skull eye sockets staring directly at the black warrior before him.

"Is it possible?"

Pandora Yakert straightened up and gave another standard military salute.

"I swear in the name of my Creator."

Ainz was speechless. Wasn't this just using him as an oath?

Looking at Pandora's resolute stance, Ainz had a feeling that he might suffer misfortune because Pandora broke her oath.

Pandora turned around and activated the teleportation of the Ring of Ainz Ooal Gown.

He spoke just as the light was about to engulf him.

"Wenn es meines Gottes Wille."

Ainz's knuckles twitched slightly. "Damn, I forgot to tell Pandora not to speak German."

The light faded, and the treasure hall returned to silence.

The mountains of gold coins and the treasures scattered among them shimmered quietly in the dim light, as if everything that had just happened was merely a fleeting illusion.

"Lord Ainz." Albedo approached from behind, her voice tinged with concern, "You—seem quite reluctant to part with Pandora Actor?"

"No," he said. "I'm just wondering when he'll stop speaking German."

Albedo tilted her head slightly, a hint of confusion appearing in her golden vertical pupils, but she didn't press for details.

A moment later, Ainz turned around.

"Albedo, I'm leaving the rest to you."

"Yes, sir. Please rest assured, Lord Ainz, I will arrange everything."

Ainz nodded and strode toward the exit of the treasure hall.

Deep in the Tobu Great Forest, the light was dim.

With a single slash of Fei Fei's sword, the ogre's arm, which was gripping the crude stone axe, was severed at the root.

Before the behemoth-like demi-human could even let out a scream, the second sword had already swept across its neck from the opposite direction.

The enormous head rolled among the fallen leaves, the headless torso swayed twice, and then crashed to the ground.

Feifei crouched down and skillfully cut off the ogre's ear, throwing it into the sack at her waist.

"This is the third one." He stood up.

"There's another one hidden behind that tree over there." Naberal stood a short distance away, lazily pointing to the right with her finger. "Should I take action?"

"Need not."

The moment the words left her lips, Feifei had already darted away.

A black blur streaked across the woods as two greatswords slashed down simultaneously, cleaving a tree trunk and the ogre hiding behind it in two, sending a cloud of blood mist through the forest.

He rummaged through the wood chips and debris and found the fourth ear, then put it in the bag.

The bloodstains seeping from the sack had stained the fabric a dark brown.