Ugh… it seems like I'm still alive?
Although my consciousness is present, and I can still think, what's with this hazy and chaotic feeling?
Did I transmigrate again?
When I first transmigrated, I didn't have this feeling; the first time, it was like opening my eyes and transmigrating, simple and direct, no troublesome things like this!
And now I'm in this hazy and chaotic space, unable to hear anything, see anything, or feel anything, except for constantly wanting to sleep; I can't feel anything else.
Where is the God going to send me this time? Let me declare beforehand! Whatever happens is fine! Just please let my death be a bit more dignified! At least let me have a complete corpse! Iri thought to herself, then her consciousness once again fell into slumber.
When she woke up again, her eyes… could see a faint glimmer of light. Hmm… very faint. Besides feeling the light, everything else was a blur, but she could still make out human figures. And… it seemed she could hear sounds now? What was going on?
"What does Demiurge mean by this? Why has he gathered us in a place like this?"
This voice… it's very familiar, and the red figure, combined with that pink hair, and that not-very-tall stature, plus that all-too-familiar Alinss accent. Iri judged… this should be Shalltear, right?
Am I really not dead? Am I still alive in the world of Overlord? But what's my situation now? Iri was quite excited, but amidst her excitement, she was also curious about her current predicament.
"Shalltear, Demiurge called all the Guardians here, supposedly on Ainz's orders, so don't complain."
"Ah… that… Sister."
Ugh… this energetic voice and this weak voice… it's clearly Aura and Mare.
Then a heavy breathing sound was heard… combined with that large blue figure, this must be Insect Lord Cocytus.
"I've been waiting for everyone…"
Xiao Di's voice. Hearing Xiao Di's voice, Iri could now confirm that she really wasn't dead, it's just that her current state was unclear. And she could see a tall white figure who came with Xiao Di, that black long hair and the black wings at her waist indicated that this was Albedo. Upon closer inspection, next to Albedo, there seemed to be a small pink floating object, that must be the adorable Victim. So, besides High and Mighty… all the Guardians are here!
This is a big scene! Putting aside everything else, even Little Angel Victim coming means it must be a major event! Thinking carefully~ Is there such a scene in the novel or the anime?
Iri racked her brain but couldn't recall where she had seen this plot.
"It is truly regrettable to have summoned you Guardians from your busy schedules, but for Ainz, for the future of Nazarick, my Guardians, I need your power." Demiurge said with an elevated tone.
"Demiurge, stop beating around the bush, what exactly do you want us to do?" This was Albedo's voice. Yes! Iri also really wanted to know what Demiurge was trying to do, calling all the Guardians who could be mobilized.
"Specifically, I need your body tissue and MP." Demiurge said something quite astonishing, though Iri didn't understand it at all.
"Can you explain?" Albedo also didn't understand what Demiurge was trying to do. What did he mean by needing the Guardians' body tissue and MP?
Albedo was already unhappy about being called to Demiurge's laboratory, and now he was saying such inexplicable things.
"Albedo, I thought you would also perceive Ainz's true intentions, but I didn't expect… you're nothing special. Can you hand over your title as Guardian Overseer?" Demiurge said with a mocking tone.
Then a heavy thud was heard as if something heavy had struck the floor, followed by Insect Lord Cocytus's deep voice.
"Demiurge!"
"Alright, alright, I was just joking. I need your tissue and MP for what you see before you, the future of Nazarick." Demiurge stood in front of Iri, spreading his hands, striking a pose to display what was before him.
"What the hell is this thing." Shalltear pointed at Iri and asked.
Even you, Xia Jiu! You can't call me 'what the hell is this thing'!! Iri protested in her heart.
"Demiurge, can you explain more clearly?" Judging from Albedo's cold voice, it seemed she wasn't happy.
"What you all see before you is Ainz's child." Demiurge said something that astonished all the Guardians present, including Iri.
"Ainz's child!!" Xia Jiu practically shrieked.
"It's actually Ainz's child!! Whose child is it with!!" Albedo said, as if trying to suppress something.
The strongest reactions were indeed from Albedo and Shalltear, after all, these two deeply loved Ainz, Iri thought, and of course, she felt the same.
"Don't get angry so quickly. This is a child Ainz created himself. Of course, this experiment of mine is also just a small part of Ainz's grand plan." Demiurge said.
"Are you saying this was made by Ainz himself?" Albedo's voice finally sounded a bit more normal.
"At least for now, yes. What everyone sees now has successfully integrated a part of Ainz's tissue and a considerable amount of MP." Demiurge continued.
"Demiurge! You mean?" Albedo's voice suddenly changed, again suppressing something, while Shalltear remained clueless, completely not understanding. After all, she's Xia Jiu… it would be strange if she understood. Even Iri understood such a simple intention.
"When Ainz spoke to me about this, there was a hint of regret in his voice. Ainz said that although we Guardians were not created by him, he has always been concerned about our affairs, just like our parents! When Ainz said this, I understood why he would create a being with self-awareness and wisdom at such a time." Demiurge said loudly.
"Demiurge!! How much MP do you need!! I don't care if you drain it all! And tissue! How much!!! I'll give you this whole arm!!" Albedo instantly went berserk.
"It seems you understand too, Albedo, but please calm down first." Demiurge said with a smile.
"How can I calm down! This is Ainz's child! It's my, Albedo's, and Ainz's child!" Albedo's words enlightened Shalltear, who was standing nearby.
"What…! How is it your and Ainz's child! It's clearly my and Ainz's child!" Shalltear, who had just realized, also started arguing with Albedo.
"Both of you calm down… Not just you two, this is the child of Ainz and all of us Guardians, it's the child of Nazarick!" Demiurge said, his eyes gleaming.
Now Iri finally understood why Demiurge needed the Guardians' tissue and MP; it was to cultivate herself!
Although she still didn't quite understand what kind of existence she would be next, at least… it's better than being a little skeleton, right?
Iri comforted herself this way… not noticing that not only Albedo and Shalltear, but all the Guardians were staring at Iri, who was still an irregular blob of flesh, with sharp eyes.