Plans

'Uhh, what were we talking about again' I wondered.

"I saw nothing out of the ordinary, O supreme one." the mouth on my stomach answered automatically.

'Phew, luckily my stomach listened.' I thanked my somehow sentient stomach. Still had no idea how it worked.

"Lord Momonga, I would like to investigate the fourth and eighth levels immediately." Albedo said.

"You may go investigate the fourth, but Sukuna would be a better fit to investigate the eight." Momonga replied.

"I hear and obey." I replied.

'Ah fuck me! Why the eighth floor. That place is supposed to be the worst place in all of Nazarick barring Kyouhuko's room!' I screamed internally.

As I panicked about having to go to that accursed place, the Butler Sebas arrived, having carried out reconnaissance on the surrounding area. He explained what he saw, which brought me some relief.

'It seems that we are in the 'New world'. At Least that hasn't changed' I rejoiced. This would make controlling the outcomes of the plot much easier due to my knowledge of the plot.

After Sebas explained what he had seen, Momonga began to speak "Guardians. First, raise the alert level by one on each floor. There are too many unknowns right now, so don't let your guard down. Take any raiders alive. Capturing them without injury would be ideal. It goes without saying, but we don't want to complicate things while we're in this uncertain situation."

All of us agreed simultaneously.

"Next, I'd like to hear about how things operate here. Albedo, how do you share security information among floors?"

"The security of each level is left up to the individual guardians, but we do have a system for sharing information, which Demiurge oversees. Of course, Sukuna is currently exempt from this system due to unique roll."

"Well done, Defense Operations Coordinator Demiurge and Floor Guardian Captain Albedo, Although I hope you will include Sukuna in this system moving forward."

As Momonga said that, all the guardians' faces became eerily pale.

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[3rd Person POV]

All the guardians were in a state of shock. Until now, there had been a clear difference between Ryoumen Sukuna and the rest of the guardians. While he was classified as a gurdian, the other floor guardians were well aware that he was a special existence. As someone created by the combined efforts of all the Supreme beings, with the notable exception of one, Sukuna was always treated as if he was a cut above the rest. This fact held true in other areas as well. With a build crafted specifically for the purpose of taking on multiple enemies of equal calibre at once, as well as one other 'special' purpose he was truly the strongest of Nazarick. And as such he had special privileges as well.

While all the guardians were assigned their own floors, and even Albedo was mostly restrained to the 10th, Ryoumen Sukuna was allowed complete access to all of Nazarick, even the treasury. Of course, this meant that his role was to constantly patrol all of Nazarick, and obliterate any inteuder was unlucky enough to come across him. Thus, he had not been in much contact with other guardians, as he was programmed to never go near their boss rooms. In return, none of the guardians could overrule him when he was on patrol on their floors, with the notable exception of their personal boss areas.

Even Albedo the Guardian Overseer could only meet him when directly told to do so, and was not to order him in any other circumstance. Now that their lord had ordered Sukuna to communicate with the other guardians, it could only mean he was planning something big. This desicion finally made them realise the gravity of the situation they were in.

"Very well, Momonga-sama. Albedo

"I-is that all right with you?" Albedo's astonishment was plain on her face.

"I have no problem with it. This is an emergency, so let's up our guard. Our coordination must be perfect as well. On that note, everyone except from Sukuna is forbidden from entering the eight floor. Release the seal on direct travel between the seventh and ninth floors as well." Momonga instructed.

"Understood Momonga-sama. I shall discuss this matter with Demiurge immediately post-haste. I shall also lift the seal myself." Sukuna answered.

Momonga nodded and turned to look at the twins.

"Is it possible to hide the Great Tomb of Nazarick somehow?"

After a moment, it was Mare who spoke. "I-it would be difficult to use magic if we need to hide all the parts that are aboveground... But maybe if we covered the walls with dirt and grew plants out of it...?"

"You intend to soil the walls of glorious Nazarick?" Albedo addressed Mare, in such a manner that Mare's shoulders jerked. None of the other guardians spoke, but they all seemed to be in agreement with Albedo.

"Albedo, unless I am mistaken, the one Momonga-sama addressed was Mare." Sukuna immediately interjected.

"That maybe s-so but…" Albedo began to explain.

"Enough!" Momonga boomed, surprised at the depth of his own voice.

"Both of you stand down. Albedo, the question was intended for Mare. Restrain from making unnecessary comments. Sukuna, although your argument was correct, you should have approached it in a better manner" Momonga berated.

"Ah, my apologies, Lord Momonga!" She bowed low, her face frozen in fear.

"I shall better myself" Sukuna said, his expression still neutral.

"Good. Now Mare, it possible to cover the walls with dirt and hide us?"

"Y-yes. That is, if you'll forgive me doing such a thing..."

"But if we were spotted from a distance, wouldn't a huge mound of dirt seem out of place...? Sebas, are there any hills in the area?"

"No, unfortunately it seems to be flat."

"I see... But if we want to conceal our walls, Mare's plan is a brilliant one. What if we mounded up dirt in the area to create dummy hills?"

"In that case, we would stand out a little less."

"Okay. Mare and Aura, work together on that. Go ahead and take anything you need from the levels. We'll conceal the tall parts you can't cover later with illusions that work on anyone not from Nazarick."

"Y-yes, sir. Understood."

"Okay, that's it for today. Everyone take a break and then begin your tasks. It's hard to tell when we'll be able to take it easy for a bit, so don't work too hard." The guardians bowed their heads in understanding. "Finally, there is something I wish to ask each of you.

First, Shalltear: What kind of person do you see me as?"

"A concentration of beauty. You are truly the most beautiful person in this world. Jewels don't hold a candle to your fair body," Shalltear replied promptly. It was obvious from the unhesitating speed at which she responded that what she said was what she really thought.

"Cocytus?"

"YOU ARE STRONGER THAN ALL THE GUARDIANS AND TRULY FIT TO BE ABSOLUTE RULER OF THE GREAT TOMB OF NAZARICK."

"Aura?"

"You're merciful and exceedingly considerate."

"Mare?"

"I think you're s-super nice."

"Demiurge?"

"You are wise in judgment and always make use of your energy to get things done. And I think the word inscrutable describes you well."

"Sebas?"

"You were the leader of the Supreme Beings. And you are the merciful one who did not forsake us, but stayed."

"Albedo?"

"You are he who holds the highest position among the Supreme Beings and our exalted master, as well as the man I love."

"And finally, Sukuna?"

"Someone who can stand above everything else in the world, throughout heaven and earth, you alone are the honoured one." Sukuna answered.

"I see. I think I have a sufficient understanding of everyone's thoughts now. I'm entrusting a part of the work my friends used to do to you. Strive to be ever loyal!" Momonga teleported away as the guardians humbly bowed before him again.

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A/N: Sorry if the staring part seems the same as the OG, notmuch I can change here. Expect completely different stuff from ch5 onwards tho. Next up, character interactions.