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"I really didn't expect you to leave your 'world' so quickly. It seems you have a strong curiosity about this world."
Ainz's eyes flickered, and the skull encased in black armor was silently contemplating.
Even Ainz was somewhat angry that Roya had ripped him off so badly, exchanging a huge amount of magic for worthless information.
The most suspicious one is the Soul Hall that Roya mentioned. This guy in front of us is using this information to exchange for super-rank magic, but we don't know if the information is true or false.
Now that he's been caught in the crossfire, Ainz honestly feels a bit like he's testing the waters.
Regardless of whether the Soul Palace behind the opponent exists, the specific situation depends on the strength displayed by the opponent.
Thinking of this, Ainz didn't hesitate and said directly, "I didn't expect you to be so free. With your strength, let alone Mithril, even the highest-level adventurers probably can't compare to you."
In response to Ainz's probing question, Roya smiled and said, "Hiding for too long will cause you to become out of touch with the world. Intelligence is indispensable. After all, as the Lord of the Temple, I will be punished if there is any major oversight in the intelligence field."
At this point, Luo Ya said meaningfully, "You see, if I hadn't come out this time, we would have missed a big fish. If I had stayed hidden for a few more years, the world would probably have changed drastically."
After hearing Roja's words, Ainz's expression turned somewhat unpleasant.
In fact, what Luo Ya said was quite right. If Luo Ya hadn't blocked the door in the first place, according to the normal trend, the moment he learned that this world was ruled by a group of weak people, he would have had the idea of invading this world.
This has nothing to do with good or evil, and Lao Gu's mentality is understandable.
How could someone whose strength far surpasses that of this world willingly abide by the rules set by ordinary people in this world?
Especially since Ainz wasn't the only one who descended into this world; he brought an entire guild and the entire Great Tomb of Nazarick with him.
Countless riches, a large group of top-tier NPCs, and a plethora of magical items that are simply unimaginable in this world.
The expansion of power will inevitably infringe upon the interests of others; this is a normal occurrence.
However, Ainz Ooal Gown's art style gradually changed in the later stages, becoming cold-blooded and ruthless, which made Roya feel somewhat uncomfortable.
It can only be said that even though he was human before, his focus of thinking shifted after he became an alien.
Roya saw the hesitation in Ainz's heart. All of Ainz's thoughts were now etched into his actions.
Anyone with a discerning eye can easily deduce what the other person is thinking based on the conflict that occurred between them.
Roya was not annoyed by this and walked towards Ainz.
Roya's behavior immediately alerted Naberal.
“Lord Ainz!”
Naberal reacted to Roya's actions by immediately placing her hand on her sword, as if she were about to step forward to protect him.
"Narberal, don't make any rash moves. Also, call me Lady Flying." Ainz snorted coldly with some dissatisfaction, shifting his gaze away from Roya.
He does indeed intend to test the waters, but the problem is that it's not convenient for him to make a move right now, as doing so would easily expose a lot of things.
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If he really wanted to test someone, he wouldn't do it in such a setting, and the more confident Roya was, the more cautious he became.
Ainz simply watched as Roja swaggered up to his side, two crimson dots appearing in his eyes hidden beneath his armor.
But he had already suppressed his restless body and thoughts. Now was not the best time to make a move. As the saying goes, "A small act of impatience can ruin a great plan." He would wait a while.
Roya's actions were somewhat provocative, but he hadn't expected Ainz to be so patient, which was quite unexpected.
Ainz held back, but Nabella looked like she was about to explode. However, she had just been reprimanded, and if she were to jump out now to defend the Lord's face, it would displease the Lord.
Naberal could only glare at Roya with her icy, murderous eyes.
Roya remained unmoved, merely smiling at the two of them, which only made Nabella feel even more frustrated.
Unfortunately, neither of them could do anything about Luo Ya, so they could only watch as Luo Ya swaggered past them and headed towards the street not far away.
Just before leaving, Roya glanced back at the two of them and warned them again, "For the sake of this intelligence exchange, I'll remind you not to do anything too outrageous."
After saying that, he turned and left without looking back.
The three did not exchange many words, but this test had already been conducted.
After Roya had completely disappeared from sight, Ainz said in a low voice, "Use [Message] to notify Albedo and have her send a few Eight-Limbed Assassin Insects or Shadow Demons over."
Upon hearing this, Nabella immediately understood Ainz's intention.
"Are you planning to monitor that insect?"
No wonder Nabella said that.
Whether it's the Octopod Assassin Bug or the Shadow Demon, they are all aliens skilled in magic such as invisibility and other special abilities.
“That’s right.” Ainz’s eyes, hidden beneath his helmet, flashed red again.
"Have them secretly monitor Roya Greirat, keep a close watch on his every move, and report to me daily."
Clearly, after their conversation, Ainz has become more concerned about Roya, and he wants to see who is backing Roya.
Naberal answered without hesitation, "Yes."
"I didn't expect to have such an unexpected gain this time." Ainz began to ponder.
Roya's appearance was just an unexpected bonus. His purpose in coming here was to become an adventurer. He just happened to hear about Roya's story and asked out of curiosity. Unexpectedly, he actually bumped into Roya after asking.
He planned to settle down in Ye-Lantir and become an adventurer.
There are actually two reasons.
One reason is to gather intelligence about this world, which goes without saying.
Just like Roya when he first arrived, Ainz felt that organizations like the Adventurers' Guild would be helpful for them, who were unfamiliar with the place, to obtain various kinds of information related to this world. So he planned to become an adventurer first, and then slowly collect information from all sides after he had an identity that could be used openly.
The other reason is to become famous.
Ainz intends to make a name for himself in this world under the identity of "Feifei".
The reason is simple: if he can make a name for himself, he can become a higher-level adventurer. As a higher-level adventurer, he will have the opportunity to take on more challenging quests, meet the people who issue these quests, and gradually come into contact with the upper echelons of this country and the world.
By coming into contact with high-ranking individuals, he could obtain secrets unknown to ordinary people, gain insight into the depths of this world, and incidentally investigate the so-called Soul Hall to see if there really was a behemoth lurking behind Roya.
If everything goes smoothly, perhaps in the future the achievements and influence of the adventurer "Flyff" who has made a great name for himself can be attributed to Nazarick, and the name of him as the ruler of the Great Tomb of Nazarick—[Ainz Ooal Gown]—can be spread far and wide.
This name is quite significant. If players from the game, specifically those named [YGGDRASIL], actually exist in this world, they would instantly realize upon seeing this name that Ainz is also a player from that world.
Players from the same world are generally more likely to get along with each other, and it would be even better if they could become teammates.
As for whether the other party might be spying on him and trying to seize the power he possesses.
That's actually possible, but Ainz is very confident in it. He doesn't know what the world is like, but in the game, very few opponents can beat him.
As a member of the largest alien guild, he was well aware of the power of his guild, after all, he himself had spent a considerable amount of money on it.
Moreover, he didn't descend alone, but with the entire guild, which gave him unparalleled confidence.
Of course, when faced with someone like Roya, Ainz was somewhat unsure of himself.
This time, Ainz intends to test his opponent's abilities and see what kind of person they are.
Roya was slightly surprised to see Ainz, but it was actually within Roya's expectations.
Ainz will definitely come out, without a doubt. Ainz is being a little cautious, but that doesn't mean he's an idiot. Exploring this world is a must. Although Ainz showed a look of fear towards the fictitious force behind Roya, many things cannot be stopped just because of fear.
Luo Ya was not angry about this. He planned to wait and see how things developed, and then make his move to extort money from Luo Ya.
The nighttime atmosphere of Yelantier is far superior to that of Carne Village. While it may not be brightly lit, the streets are illuminated by white lights similar to streetlights, a spell known as "Eternal Light."
Although the streets are very bright, no one will wander around aimlessly after nightfall.
After all, humans are creatures that are affected by darkness, unlike other races that have the ability to see at night.
Therefore, people in this world have an instinctive fear of darkness, and apart from special professions such as adventurers, most people rarely have a nightlife.
Of course, adventurers wouldn't just wander the streets at night for no reason, nor would any adventurer choose to hunt monsters at night. Monsters are generally more ferocious at night than during the day, so hunting monsters at night is undoubtedly an extremely foolish thing to do.
Therefore, Ye Lantier now appears very quiet and empty.
As for inns, there are several inns in Ye Lantier specifically for adventurers, and many adventurers in Ye Lantier stay there.
Of course, Roya did not stay there; he was invited to stay at the most luxurious inn in Ye Lantier—the "Golden Pavilion."
As the most luxurious inn in Ye Lantier, the Golden Pavilion is decorated in an extremely luxurious style, with both its service and rooms being top-notch.
Of course, the daily expenses were extremely high, but for Luo Ya, this amount of money was just a drop in the ocean and not worth mentioning at all.
That evening, as usual, Luo Ya had just returned to his room and was about to close the door when he felt like he was being watched.
Although Roya's outward identity is that of a magic chanter, he actually possesses remarkably keen insight.
Both [Sword Heart] and [Transparent World] granted Roja an extremely powerful ability of insight.
Anyone who dares to spy on him will be instantly detected by Roya.
Luo Ya closed the door, his eyes subtly glancing towards a hidden corner in the shadows.
It was already late at night. After closing the door, even the last ray of light in the corridor was completely swallowed up, and the room was pitch black. But Luo Ya could see this clearly. To Luo Ya, there was no difference between day and night.
Luo Ya could see everything about the room's layout clearly.
Luo Ya's gaze pierced through the thick darkness, allowing him to see things that others could not.
It was a black spider-like monster, not much different in size from a human, dressed in a ninja outfit. Its eight legs were covered with sharp blades, giving it a chilling appearance.