Ainz Ooal Gown: Noble Knight

Suddenly, Baruburo had a flash of inspiration.

Rune Aindora.

If they can win over Rune, [Blue Rose] might switch allegiance, since Rune is Si's older brother, and she has no reason to refuse if her brother asks.

As long as [Blue Rose] sides with him, Azis of [Crimson Dewdrop], as his uncle, will at least not take the opposite side, even if he doesn't explicitly state his opinion.

In this way, the balance of high-end combat power will tilt in his favor.

Barubro's lips curled up slightly, but quickly fell back down.

The problem is, how do we win over Rune?

That man had a rather unpleasant nickname among the noble circles of the capital: "Lolita complex".

If Rune is truly just a lolicon, then things will be much easier; he has already secretly acquired several elf cubs.

but……

Judging from his behavior, Rune didn't seem to be swayed by his previous attempts to win him over.

Barublow frowned.

'Right, the problem still lies with Lana.'

Lana was very beautiful, with long golden hair, deep blue eyes, and an angelic face.

Most importantly, she is not yet an adult.

If Rune really is a lolicon, Lana would probably be quite attractive to him.

Barubro grew increasingly agitated. He picked up a new glass of liquor on the table, took a swig of strong liquor, and felt the spicy liquid burn down his throat, igniting a fire in his stomach.

“Chenakor,” the eldest prince suddenly spoke.

“Yes, Your Highness!” Baron Chenaco quickly stood up from his chair.

"Tell me... when will Lana grow up?"

Baron Chenaco paused for a moment, blinking his small eyes rapidly as he tried to decipher the eldest prince's meaning.

Chapter 49 Recruiting Feifei

Baroblo hadn't expected Baron Chenaco to be able to answer, and spoke to himself.

“That Rune Aindora is a lolicon; he only likes little girls. Once Lana grows up, in his eyes she'll be no different from any other woman on the street.”

Baron Chenaco nodded repeatedly, his fawning smile deepening.

"Your Highness is indeed far-sighted!"

Barublow snorted and his gaze fell on the huge map of the kingdom on the wall.

He could only wait until Lana grew up, and then Rune lost interest in her.

Then, he would extend an olive branch, promising Rune a higher position and more lolis as the heir to the throne.

Barubro's lips curled up slightly as he continued to indulge in this self-comfort.

But the sharp, buzzing voice coming from close range seemed to be scratching directly in his brain, making him want to vomit, but he endured it.

Thanks to the superficial skills honed through royal life.

It was Baron Chenaco who spoke.

The gaunt man was speaking in an almost ingratiating tone.

Barubro didn't listen at first; he'd heard too much of that sycophantic nonsense and had long since developed the ability to filter it out automatically.

But a few keywords still managed to get to his ears.

"Steel-grade..." "Black Squad..." "Even stronger than the Blue Rose..."

Barublow looked away from the map and onto Baron Chenaco's smiling face.

"What did you say?"

Baron Chenaco noticed that the eldest prince's attention had finally turned to him, and his spirits lifted. He took a half-step forward and lowered his voice.

“Your Highness, I’ve recently learned that another steel-class adventure team has emerged in the kingdom.” His small eyes gleamed. “It’s called the Dark Squad, and it only has two members.”

Barublow's eyebrows twitched.

A small team of two Steel-class adventurers.

In the adventurer system, the Steel grade is the highest level, requiring the completion of numerous feats far exceeding those of ordinary adventurers in order to advance.

Previously, the entire kingdom only had two steel-level squads.

"Go on," Baruburo said, picking up his wine glass and swirling it slightly, his thoughts drifting away.

Baron Chernaco received the eldest prince's approval, and his voice rose several decibels.

"It is said that this dark squad resolved the crisis of the siege of the undead in Yelantier. At that time, there were tens of thousands of undead in the cemetery, and the guards could not stop them. It was the two of them who rushed in and killed the culprit."

He observed the eldest prince's reaction as he spoke.

Barubolo managed to control his emotions well when discussing serious matters.

"Anything else?" Balubro asked.

"And bone dragons!" Baron Chenaco described with great emotion, as if he had been involved himself. "Two bone dragons! They were resistant to magic, and ordinary spellcasters couldn't harm them at all. In the end, the two members of the Dark Squad killed both bone dragons!"

He held up two fingers and gestured in the air, as if the two enormous bone dragons were right in front of him.

Balbro's brows finally furrowed. Bone dragons, those are no ordinary monsters.

Even the Kingdom's Warrior Captain Gazef would likely struggle against two bone dragons. Yet these two managed to kill both...

“That’s not all.” Baron Chenaco didn’t stop there. He counted on his fingers, one item at a time. “They also subdued the Forest Wise King and the Western Serpent, two of the three great magical beasts in the forest north of Yelantil. Riding the Forest Wise King and the Western Serpent into the city, what a sight it was.”

He gestured, his tone full of exaggerated amazement.

"It's said that all the citizens of Yelantier are cheering, and even the president of the Adventurers' Guild came out to greet them personally. Oh, and by the way, the Eastern Giant was also killed by them."

Barubro put down his wine glass, his gaze lingering in the void for a moment, as if digesting this information.

The titles Forest Wise King, Western Serpent, and Eastern Giant were not unfamiliar to Balbro. Although they were not world-destroying beings, they were certainly not something ordinary adventurers could deal with.

To be able to subdue two of them and kill one, that's some real strength...

“You just said,” Barublow began slowly, “that this Dark Squad is stronger than the Blue Rose?”

“I’m not sure, but quite a few people do say that,” Baron Chenaco said, rubbing his hands together.

Barubro was silent for a moment, and Zhang Fangzheng's brows were slightly furrowed, as if he was thinking about some decision.

Baron Chenaco dared not disturb him, maintaining a posture of being ready to receive orders at any time.

After a long while, Baruburo spoke:

"Chenako".

"Yes, Your Highness!" Baron Chenaco quickly straightened his back, though his thin frame, though upright, did not exude any imposing presence.

Barublow's gaze fell on him, with an unusual seriousness.

"How...how did you know all this?"

This question startled Baron Chenaco. His small eyes blinked rapidly, and the smile on his lips froze for a moment, but he quickly returned to normal.

"Well..." He chuckled dryly twice, "I noticed that Your Highness has been preoccupied lately, and I wanted to share your burdens, so I paid special attention to it."

Chenako glanced at Balubro secretly, and only breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that the eldest prince did not intend to ask any further questions.

In fact, he had only heard about it from a passing servant while he was waiting in the corridor.

Although Chenaco was also a little puzzled as to why the attendant knew the details of the newly promoted Steel-rank adventurer party so quickly.

But that doesn't matter; as long as he says it, the credit belongs to him.

Barublow tapped his fingers lightly on the armrest a few times, making a rhythmic sound.

"Chenako".

"exist!"

“Go to Yelantil.”

Baron Chenaco's small eyes lit up instantly.

"Your Highness means..."

“Hire the Black Squad,” Barrubero decided. “Price is no object; as long as they’re willing to work for me, we can discuss any terms.”

His gaze sharpened.

"This time, I'm going to get there before Zanak and Lana."

Baron Chernaco could not hide his excitement.

"Your Highness is wise! I will make preparations immediately and depart for Yelantier at once!"

As he spoke, he turned to leave, his steps already carrying a hint of eager anticipation and excitement.

"Wait." Baruburo's voice came from behind.

Baron Chenaco stopped in his tracks, his face still bearing that ingratiating smile.

"Does Your Highness have any further instructions?"

Barubro looked at him, a complex light flashing in his eyes.

“Be careful,” the eldest prince said. “Don’t let Zanak’s men discover your whereabouts.”

Baron Chernaco replied immediately.

"As ordered, Your Highness."

Chapter 50 Paramecium

The afternoon sunlight in Yelantil streamed through the glass windows of the Adventurers' Guild's second-floor meeting room, cutting a bright, geometric pattern of light across the floor.

Feifei sat on a bench by the window, her black full-body armor gleaming with a cold metallic luster in the light.