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"Those whose normal thinking has been altered by day-to-day brainwashing wouldn't even consider escaping. Everyone who comes here has a normal set of values."

"If it weren't for the fact that fear might be sensed, they would have wanted to curse Ainz Ooal Gown long ago."

"I never expected that after arriving here, I would have to listen to people distort the facts. Unfortunately, being outnumbered and dependent on others, all they can do is endure and obey."

"..."

An Li on stage sighed almost imperceptibly.

"She understood everyone's resentment, but in order to save the lives of these new residents, she still had to distort the facts; otherwise, these residents would inevitably slip up one day."

"Once their disrespect or even resentment is exposed... the rest of the undead who obey Sebastian's orders will immediately change their attitude and kill them."

"Even Sebastian himself would be ruthless."

"Everyone, listen to me, it's not Lord Ainz who's wrong. Lord Ainz is supreme and never makes mistakes! The ones who are wrong are Albedo and the others!"

"Anri explained in detail: 'Why do I say this? Because it's the truth. I once had a relationship with Lord Ainz...'"

"Over the next period of time, Anli recounted the events of thirty years ago from her perspective, adding some things that she only learned about afterward."

"Thirty years ago, the Great Tomb was not originally a part of this world. It suddenly and inexplicably appeared here one day, located in a desolate wilderness near the border of the kingdom."

"At that time, the Slane Theocracy sent troops to massacre villages on the border, and the kingdom's warrior captain, Gazef, was ordered to come and kill the enemy."

"Before Gazef arrived, the Theocracy's army came to Carne Village, where Enri was located. Lord Ainz, who knew nothing about this world, took this opportunity to intervene and investigate it."

"He appeared and saved Enri and the entire village of Kahn, and after Gazef arrived and was defeated by the Slane Theocracy, he wiped out all the troops sent by the Slane Theocracy."

"Afterwards, Lord Ainz disguised himself as an adventurer and operated in the border city, killing two fifth and sixth-tier beings who attempted to destroy the city."

"After that, he made great strides, while instructing Cocytus to conquer the lizardmen, he also planted Sebas in the capital of the kingdom and turned the third princess Lana into a traitor."

"The annihilation and subjugation of the Eight Fingers, and the self-directed creation of the savior adventurer Momo as a guise to lubricate the kingdom and reduce human resistance, was nothing short of a visionary act of extraordinary wisdom."

"He's also turned Fruda, the strongest mage in the Human Empire, against his side—the timing is unknown, it was done in secret, and it must have been a long time ago. This is yet another testament to Lord Ainz's masterful planning!"

"After annihilating the ignorant adventurers of the Empire who attempted to explore the Great Tomb ruins, they finally surfaced, raised the banner of the Magic Kingdom, established diplomatic relations with the Empire, and within a few months, ruled over the kingdom that had actively offended the Magic Kingdom."

"Then establish diplomatic relations with the dwarves, establish diplomatic relations with the elves, wipe out the human Slane Theocracy, destroy the Dragon Council, conquer other demi-human races, and finally make the Empire, the dwarves, and the elves voluntarily submit to its rule."

"After that, we will eliminate racial discrimination and vigorously develop a unified world, which will be peaceful and beautiful."

"At this point, Enri stopped recounting history and instead said, 'Lord Ainz is not wrong. Lord Ainz is kind and benevolent, and we should all respect him from the bottom of our hearts!'"

"If you want to know why, then listen carefully!"

"I was just a useless village girl back then, but Lord Ainz didn't despise me. He saved me and the village when I was of no use, and even gave me the Goblin Horn to summon goblins for self-defense. What is this if not mercy?"

"Lord Ainz has never massacred any nation. Even when the kingdom repeatedly offended him, he only killed half the population. What is this if not mercy?"

"The only time Lord Ainz razed a country was because the Slane Theocracy, oblivious to their own mortality, used the World Item 'Alluring Beauty' to brainwash Shalltear, causing her to lose her loyalty to Lord Ainz and turn against him."

"Even though the Slane Theocracy committed such outrageous acts, Lord Ainz did not retaliate against all of humanity; he merely destroyed the Theocracy. If this is not mercy, then what is?"

"Such a merciful Lord Ainz would certainly not be cruel!"

"Anri's voice was firm and resolute: 'The reason we are in this state is entirely Albedo's fault, entirely the fault of those who deceive and mislead, like Shalltear and the like!'"

"Lord Ainz has simply withdrawn from worldly affairs; he never said he would treat us this way. It was Albedo and the others who acted on their own initiative, and Lord Ainz simply didn't notice."

"If anyone is at fault, it lies entirely with others. The benevolent and magnanimous Lord Ainz is absolutely not wrong, not even in the slightest. One day, Lord Ainz will discover the current situation, set things right, and reprimand Albedo and the others."

"What we need to do is patiently wait for that day to come, everyone, do you understand?"

"If you understand, then let us once again, from the bottom of our hearts, sing praises to Lord Ainz!"

709. The World Collapses with a Roar

"By listing various examples to prove Ainz Ooal Gown's mercy and transferring all the blame and hatred to Albedo and the others, Enri could see that the dozens of new residents in the audience were already moved."

"They are actively encouraging themselves to believe her statement, because if they believe it, it means they still have a future."

"In this situation, anyone with even a sliver of wishful thinking would know whether or not to believe it. Even if they don't believe it at all, they will force themselves to believe it."

"That's right, Lord Ainz is not wrong. Lord Ainz is merciful. It's all Albedo and the others who are deceiving us. As long as Lord Ainz discovers the truth, we will have a bright future!"

"There was a rustling sound from the audience, and similar voices of following suit were becoming more and more common. Anli felt relieved."

"As long as these people are respectful to Ainz Ooal Gown to the core and to the very soul, no matter how much they criticize Albedo and the others, the undead under Sebastian's command will not lay a hand on them."

"And this is the safest situation she can create for the residents."

"..."

Inside the royal palace, everyone, including the king, nobles, and princes, had ashen faces, their expressions contorted so much that they couldn't speak.

They had been fiercely debating whether to immediately send troops to slaughter the lizardmen as a sacrifice, whether to arrest Kiarei and parade her through the streets, and whether to behead Anri and Enferea as a warning to others.

But at this moment, the silence was so profound that you could hear a pin drop; no one dared to break the silence, and even their breathing slowed down.

Because their secrets have been exposed.

During her retelling of history, Enri cited several specific examples to support her claim of Ainz Ooal Gown's benevolence.

For example, the third princess Lana became a traitor earlier than anyone else; for example, the first prince killed the villagers of Carne who had not yet become traitors in order to seize credit, but was killed in return.

For example...

The second prince, displaying his wisdom and martial prowess, led his army against the Magic Kingdom, charging into battle at the forefront, only to be ambushed and killed by cowardly nobles.

The nobles took his head and begged Ainz Ooal Gown for mercy, and surrendered.

Ainz Ooal Gown respected the Second Prince as a hero, so he avenged him by sending all the surrendered nobles to the Horror Chamber to be tortured to death.

The king remained silent, as he was too ashamed to face anyone. His daughter was the first adulterer in the world, and he had been supporting his eldest son to become the next king, never expecting that his second son was the truly capable Son of Heaven.

He's a bad daughter and looks at his son like he's blind; what face does he have to utter a word?

The eldest prince fell silent. Even if he wasn't very bright, he could understand that the whole world would overwhelmingly support his brother as king, and his only chance in this life was to assassinate his brother here.

But the guards around him were all subtly protecting his younger brother, so how could he make a move?

The nobles were drenched in sweat, and the guards around them would instantly become the second prince's loyal followers. If the second prince held a grudge, he could order them to be hacked to death.

They would have no way out... and the people outside must hate them now, they would probably be beaten to death by mobs as soon as they went out.

The second prince remained silent for a long time. He looked at his brainless elder brother, then at the sweating nobles, and then at his father who looked remorseful. Finally, he broke the silence: "Go and see if my good sister is still here. Bring her here."

"Yes!" The guard quickly ran out.

Upon hearing that he had issued such an order, the first prince and the nobles all breathed a sigh of relief.

Meanwhile, a hundred miles away, having fled from the very beginning, the carriage creaked to a stop at the foot of a desolate, dense forest.

Head held high, speechless, his expression perfectly conveying what it means to hear a deafening sound; his body trembled involuntarily, and Clem was stunned.

“Yes, it’s true, Clem.”

Knowing that the truth would be revealed sooner or later, the third princess smiled, seemingly neither flustered nor ashamed. She calmly shifted her position and hugged Clem from behind.

As a seasoned dog-raising expert, she was well-versed in the ways of a manipulative woman. Every hug and tone of voice she used was meticulously calculated to gradually lure Clem into her trap.

"That's the kind of person I am. I don't want to die. Not only do I not want to die, but I also want to live forever. If that's the case, I can only become an immortal, right? Hehe, that's why I left the capital."

She breathed softly into Clem's ear, "Because, only in this way can I stay with Clem for longer, right?"

“So, what do you want to do, Clem?” She bit Clem’s ear. “Kill me now and go back, and you’ll be a great hero of the world, revered by all, even more powerful than Gazef.”

"So? For your own future, you should do that. If it's Clem, I'd be happy, if I could be a stepping stone for Clem to take the next step..."

"Don't say things like that!!" For the first time in his life, Clem interrupted his beloved.

Only then did he finally have the courage to turn around and face the third princess, Lana.

His eyes were filled with tears, and he choked back sobs: "If it's your decision... then even if it means betraying the whole world, I will follow you, Lady Lana!"

The third princess embraced him tenderly, "Mmm~ Mmm~ I'm so touched, my dear, my dear, Clem, hee hee~"

Clem buried his face in her chest, sobbing continuously.

The third princess smiled and, under her provocation, Clem, who had been somewhat wavering and trying to persuade her to change her ways, finally fell into depravity at the fastest speed.

Since the dog is so obedient, it deserves a reward.

Inside the carriage, the third princess, Lana, quietly undid her dress.

"Great! Great! We survived, Enfield!"

Just as the Third Princess was getting along famously with her dog, in a border city, she saw that her future boast about Ainz Ooal Gown was motivated by saving lives, not by actually being a traitor.

Anli knew that she was probably free of any hidden dangers.

Overwhelmed with excitement, she inadvertently went over and hugged Enferea tightly. When she realized what she had done, both of them blushed with embarrassment.

Because of the commotion around them, the two of them dared not separate, fearing that if they did, the villagers would swarm around them, teasing them and asking them all sorts of questions.

In this unavoidable embrace, Anli awakened the femininity within her, feeling the heat and shyness of being touched so closely by a man as a woman.

Driven by these feelings, she took the initiative for the first time: "We...we really are husband and wife, aren't we, Enferea?"

Enferea and Enri are in a very good situation, while the situation is quite the opposite on the Great Tomb of Nazarick.

710. Enemies meeting are bound to be filled with intense hatred.

Anri's description cannot be said to be entirely favorable to the human side or entirely favorable to the Great Tomb; both sides gained new and useful information.

Logically speaking, knowing the Slane Theocracy's trump card should be a cause for celebration, allowing for preventative measures. However, Ainz Ooal Gown was far from happy; in fact, he was so enraged that his aura and magical power surged forth, rendering him unable to control his forced composure.

"Damn it! Damn it! Damn it all—Slane Theocracy, razing you to the ground is too lenient for you! I'm going to send the entire British nation to the Lord of Terror's room, send them all in there!!"

With a furious roar, Ainz Ooal Gown's anger surpassed even that of witnessing Edmar's death. He valued the floor guardians far more than mere maids.

He valued loyalty more than death.

Not only Ainz Ooal Gown, but at this moment, even the usually elegant Shalltear revealed her madness: "The Slane Theocracy, how dare you, how dare you! How dare you tarnish my loyalty to Lord Ainz, ah, ahhhhh!"

Loyalty is the Achilles' heel of everyone in the Great Tomb of Nazarick. The NPCs would rather die than have their loyalty to Lord Ainz diminished. It is an undeniable disgrace, the greatest insult that no other torment can compare to.

Therefore, even Albedo, who had always been Shalltear's biggest enemy, did not take advantage of her misfortune. Instead, she looked at Shalltear with pity.

Demiurge roared, "What a piece of trash! Can your loyalty to Lord Ainz be changed by a mere World Item?!"

"Please punish me as you please, Lord Ainz!" Shalltear knelt down without saying a word, filled with remorse.