Sister Yuri, this time, came to pick up Elizabeth, not just her alone, but also brought Lupusregina Beta, and a few general Dragon Maids, who should have come out with Sister Yuri to be on duty at the orphanage, right? Among them, the one who didn't recognize me last time was also there.
Although this time I came back just to get rid of the burden of Bell and Ged, there was no need for any grand ceremony.
But since Demiurge had arranged such a scene for me, I might as well go through with the process. So, Elizabeth joined Sister Yuri's welcoming party.
Sister Yuri glanced at the two 'Unique' versions of Bell behind Elizabeth, and didn't show anything, but when she saw Chao Lu, Sister Yuri clearly frowned slightly.
When Wolf Sister saw her, the smile that usually hung on her face also froze for a moment. The reason why both Dragon Maids were stunned wasn't just because of her appearance, right?
The destination this time was Nazarick's 'office' in E-Rantel. Perhaps it would be better to call it a temporary palace?
After all, E-Rantel is now publicly known as the Capital of the Magic Kingdom. However, as a Capital, this temporary palace was originally just an office residence left by the nobles who ruled E-Rantel, and it didn't have the grand and imposing imperial palaces of an empire or kingdom.
After entering the temporary palace, because Ligurit and Ged were present, Elizabeth couldn't remove her disguise. However, Sister Yuri was very understanding, and gave Elizabeth some space by saying she had an urgent matter to report.
"Elizabeth, welcome home." Sister Yuri, Wolf Sister Lupusregina Beta, and some regular Dragon Maids bowed to Elizabeth. Elizabeth was currently in the temporary palace's office, which was Albedo's usual workplace.
"There's no need for such formality when there are no outsiders. I hope everyone has been well while I was away?" Elizabeth also felt that there was no need to play these games with her own people. She wasn't like Ainz who had to pretend to be wise, so there was no need for Sister Yuri and the others to show her such respect.
"Everyone is well. Ainz has also returned. Albedo is not here because of Ainz," Sister Yuri replied.
So, it seems Ainz must have just returned not long ago, which is why he called Albedo away?
Hmm... I also want to see Ainz. I have many things and many discoveries to report to him. It's just that Ligurit and Chao Lu are still with me. Chao Lu is fine... On the surface, that guy is still 'loyal' for now. As for Ligurit, leaving her there always feels a bit inappropriate. I'll just deal with the Platinum Dragon Lord this time and then come back to report!
"Then Sister Yuri, Lupusregina Beta, I have two things to ask of you," Elizabeth thought, it's better to get to business quickly.
"Elizabeth, you can just give orders directly if you have something. Asking us like this..." Sister Yuri still maintained her proper and clear demeanor.
"Sister Yuri, this is Elizabeth, you should relax a bit!" Wolf Sister, however, was still very casual.
"It's like this. I'd like to ask Sister Yuri to arrange for the people I brought back from the Slane Theocracy to work at the orphanage. As for the dwarf, please have Lupusregina Beta take him back to Nazarick to see Ainz!" Elizabeth said.
"Understood, but Elizabeth, why do you want to arrange for the people from the Slane Theocracy to go to the orphanage?" Sister Yuri asked with some confusion. After all, she was in charge of the orphanage, so she naturally wanted to know clearly about someone of unknown origin mixing in.
"Don't worry, Sister Yuri. Although that guy is from the Slane Theocracy, she has now surrendered to me. There's no need to worry about her loyalty. You can just treat her as a general Dragon Maid of Nazarick and order her around. As for why she's arranged at the orphanage, it's because she has a lot of intelligence from the Slane Theocracy, so I'll temporarily let her stay at the orphanage for a while," Elizabeth continued to explain.
As for why Bell wasn't directly sent to Nazarick, Elizabeth actually had other considerations.
"Then why not send her directly to Nazarick?" Sister Yuri indeed raised this point.
"That's because I have other urgent matters. I'll have to leave soon. I don't want such an important source of intelligence to follow me into danger, so I'll have her temporarily settle here. As for why she's not going to Nazarick, I'm worried that Albedo or Shalltear might be hostile towards her, after all... I've already found out that Shalltear's brainwashing and rebellion last time was related to the Slane Theocracy. So... before I finish my business, please let her hide for a while, Sister Yuri."
There was no logic to this. It was just an excuse. In fact, even if Bell was sent to Nazarick, it wouldn't be a big deal. As long as Albedo or Shalltear weren't told about it, they wouldn't bother Bell. The main reason for not letting Bell go to Nazarick again was for Bell's mental health.
And there was another purpose for this arrangement, which was to confuse the Slane Theocracy. After all, Bell was definitely being watched by Astrology Thousand Miles, so it would be better to let Bell operate within E-Rantel.
Another point was that Elizabeth didn't want Bell to 'grow' a tail. If she had been a little later that time with Arche, she probably would have been captured by Shalltear for 're-education'.
Moreover, this time Bell came as her attendant. If she fell into the hands of that perverted Shalltear, the outcome would truly be unsuitable for children.
Of course... she could also be taken directly to Ainz and protected under Ainz's name, but if she did that, Elizabeth was afraid Bell would say something inappropriate in front of Ainz.
After all, Elizabeth didn't have time to take Bell to report about the Slane Theocracy to Ainz right now. In short, Elizabeth felt that it was best for Bell to hide for now.
"Understood, I will arrange it, Elizabeth. You said you're leaving again soon? I hope I can accompany you this time," Sister Yuri suddenly made a request that surprised Elizabeth.
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