Is this a surprise for myself… no, a shock?
Although the request for the Ninth Seat was rejected again, those old geezers actually arranged for me to have the identity of an Extra Seat of the Black Scripture.
Does that mean I'm on equal footing with Death Knight? To be honest, this was very unexpected for Iri.
Although I got a seat in the Black Scripture, and it's an Extra Seat just like the strongest trump card, Death Knight, I suddenly feel like there's something fishy about them being so good to me!
If they had rejected my request again at that time, honestly, it would have been within Iri's expectations, after all, I was originally a guy brainwashed by Falling Beauty of a Nation, and at that time, I just played a small trick and used the fake identity Queen Aesel arranged for me.
Although he deserved it, letting someone of unknown origin enter Theocracy's elite unit so quickly, and even giving me the identity of a trump card among trump cards, was indeed very strange.
Iri had been thinking about this matter for several days after officially being appointed as an Extra Seat of the Black Scripture, as there was nothing else to do.
By the way… even now that I have an official identity, that annoying Bel is still sticking to me. Haven't they already acknowledged my identity and given me a promotion and raise? Why do they still need to put a collar on me?
This time, Bel's reason for staying by my side was that all Extra Seats must have a companion serving by their side. Then why doesn't Death Knight have one? And can't they send someone else?
Bel is indeed too annoying at times, although I have to admit that Bel is indeed skilled at taking care of people. Whatever I want, Bel can sense it immediately and deliver it. She's incredibly clever, if only she could be that clever in other aspects.
So, because Bel was still by my side, Iri was still unable to make any contact with Nazarick, and returned to a state of doing nothing all day.
However… with the blessing of the noble Extra Seat of the Black Scripture, many restricted areas could now be entered without hesitation. Even the temple guarded by Death Knight, Iri could enter.
Except for the innermost meeting hall, which I couldn't enter, that was basically where Theocracy's executives held meetings, I remember it was mentioned in the original work.
Of course, having this identity doesn't mean I can do whatever I want; many other areas are not restricted.
Although those Chief Priests and warrior monks will greet you when they see you, that's just out of recognition and respect for your strength.
To put it bluntly, the Black Scripture is actually just a squad of elite miscellaneous soldiers, and I, as an Extra Seat, am an elite among elite miscellaneous soldiers, so the ones in charge are still the High Priests. Iri's plan to infiltrate Theocracy's high-level leadership has completely failed.
By the way, Bel told Iri this when Iri, after getting the title of Extra Seat, wanted to "inspect the work" at Theocracy's research institution and was desperately stopped by Bel.
Thinking about it, it does make sense. When I almost fought with Death Knight earlier, wasn't I finally stopped by those old geezers?
Even Death Knight, with her bad temper, swallowed her pride and obediently left, which really explains the problem. In the end, it was all for nothing.
Originally, after learning the truth that day, Iri intended to find a dark corner to get rid of Bel and then quickly escape.
The day Iri intended to make a move, Bel, under the pretext of "let me re-introduce Theocracy's situation to the memory-lost Clementine. Since Clementine has returned to the Black Scripture, those secrets should also be known to Clementine!" revealed a lot of information to Iri.
This immediately made Iri change her mind. Even if she couldn't contact Nazarick now, being able to learn a lot of interesting information by using Bel was quite good.
For example, Theocracy plans to send the Fire Extinguishing Scripture, a security-like force, to support the war with the Elf Kingdom, and also that the Windflower Scripture plans to contact the Empire during this period. Such information should not have been accessible to a small Apprentice Priestess like Bel.
And because of this… Bel managed to save her life. You should thank me properly! Although this information is of no help to me, a cheat who has read the script.
Today, Iri, who had just woken up, heard a very important piece of information from Bel, who was helping her change clothes. Early this morning, the leader of the Windflower Scripture, Archgod-Official Dominic, intended to personally travel to the Empire.
As for what he was going to do, Iri didn't know. Bel, while fetching water for her to wash up, inadvertently revealed Theocracy's top-secret information.
This couldn't help but make Iri worry about Theocracy's confidentiality. How could such important information be overheard by this simpleton?
You guys are really too careless. It's just… Bel is basically always sticking to me, isn't she? When did she go to find out this information? Iri felt a bit strange.
After fetching the water, Bel also wrung out a towel for Iri, almost to the point of wiping Iri's face herself.
Well! Never mind, anyway, the information Bel provided is indeed correct. Theocracy sending personnel to contact the Empire is a very important plot in the original work. Let's see if I can find a way to follow along!
I remember in the original work, Theocracy decided in a meeting to send lower-level personnel to contact the Blood Emperor, right? Why is Senior Priest of Wind going himself? This doesn't match the original work.
However, ever since I transmigrated and caused trouble, there have indeed been more and more discrepancies with the original work.
The reason why Senior Priest of Wind is going himself… could it be that the Blood Emperor is playing some new trick that has made Theocracy take it seriously?
Or is it that the Dragon Kingdom allied with Nazarick so early, making Theocracy more vigilant towards Nazarick?
Thinking of this, Iri felt a bit annoyed. That old loli really is something, surrendering so quickly. What kind of trouble is she trying to cause? How did you become the Elf King?
At that time, I stopped that foolish loli from going back to think about it slowly before replying precisely because I didn't want her to get involved with Nazarick so quickly! Otherwise, as soon as I left, the Dragon Kingdom would ally with Nazarick, and Theocracy would definitely suspect that I had some connection with Nazarick!
Fortunately, Theocracy doesn't seem to suspect me and even gave me the identity of an Extra Seat…
Iri, annoyed, took the towel handed by Bel, carelessly wiped her face, and then threw the towel into the basin.
The problem now is to find a way to follow along and understand the situation. Although it wouldn't have much impact if I didn't go.
If the story followed the original plot, Father Ainz would come to visit the Blood Emperor to deepen their relationship, and then coincidentally stumble upon the Blood Emperor's secret meeting with Theocracy, and the Blood Emperor would then dig his own grave again.
But I'm afraid there might be other variables, after all, the original plotline has been messed up by me. What if Father Ainz suddenly decides not to visit?
So it's best to follow along. If there's any sudden situation and I'm there, I can also try to steer the storyline back. So, how can I tag along?
Find an excuse to say I'm worried about Senior Priest of Wind's personal safety or something and then follow? But it's not Theocracy's style to deploy the Black Scripture's trump card just like that.
Although I don't have Death Knight's special identity, which would trigger a full-scale war if exposed, it's not like the strongest trump card needs to be deployed as a bodyguard for a mere Senior Priest of Wind, right?
I need to think of another way, damn it! I didn't expect my current identity to become a burden. The more Iri thought about it, the more annoyed she became.
Seeing this, Bel immediately wrung out the towel again, this time doing it herself.
"Clementine! You are now a member of the Black Scripture, you need to pay attention to your image! Besides… Senior Priest of Wind intends for you to accompany him to the Empire, so how can you go out looking so sloppy!" Bel said, forcefully pressing the towel onto Iri's face and rubbing.
Iri originally wanted to resist, but as soon as she heard Bel's words… she immediately gave up resisting, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously curled upwards. It's like someone sending a pillow when you're sleepy! He directly designated me to go with him! This is getting interesting!
The mood that had been ruined by that old loli from the Dragon Kingdom suddenly improved again…
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