Chapter 39: First to Arrive

"That should be enough, don't you think." Arthur chuckled softly as he called Aura.

But due to Arthur's bizarre looks, his soft chuck looked more like a demonic, which seems to scare any poor kids—normal kids that is but Aura and Mare are far from your ordinary kid.

"Ancient-sama! But, but as a Guardian, Mare—"

"It's fine. Aura, I understand how you feel. It is only natural that you would feel unhappy if Mare, as a Floor Guardian, said such a cowardly thing, especially if it were in my presence. However, I believe that if anyone invaded the Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick, you and Mare would fearlessly step forward to engage them. There is no need for scoldings as long as one does what is required of them when the time comes."

Arthur walked up between the two of them and helped Mare up.

"And Mare, you should be grateful to your kind sister. Even if I were angry, I could not remain so after seeing how your sister scolded you."

Mare looked in surprise at his sister. At this moment, Aura hurriedly said:

"Eh? No, no, it's not like that. I wasn't scolding him to show off in front of you, Ancient-sama!"

"Aura, it's fine. It doesn't matter what you had in mind. I understand your kind intentions. However, I must tell you that I am not dissatisfied with Mare's performance as a Guardian."

"Um, ah, yes, yes! Thank you, Ancient-sama!"

"Th-Thank you very much..."

"And there is one more thing, Aura. I have already ordered the other Guardians and Co-Guardians here. They will arrive within the hour."

"Eh? Then, then we need to get ready for—"

"No, there is no need. All you need to do is stay here and wait for them."

"Is that so? Hm... all the Guardians—that means Shalltear is also coming too?" Aura asked with some hesitation.

"All the Guardians, So yes, Shalltear also come."

"...Haa."

Aura's long ears suddenly drooped.

However, Mare's reaction was not as exaggerated as Aura's. According to her backstory, Aura was designed to have a poor relationship with Shalltear—a little prank from Bukubukuchagama—but that was probably not the case for Mare.

After a while, Arthur used his {Message} spell to contact Sebas, who exited the tomb for inspection of the surroundings.

And as the {Message} connected—

"Ancient-sama."

A voice of deepest respect echoed through his mind. Arthur considered that Sebas might have been bowing to him on the other side of the {Message}, like in real-life companies.

Just then, Sebas spoke again, as Arthur fell silent from the sudden thought of how he can play pranks if he used them correctly.

"...May I ask if something is wrong?"

"Ah, ahhh, forgive me. I spaced out there. That's right, how are the surroundings like?"

"Yes. Just as you expected, we are no longer in dark Planes. The current surroundings look much like a wasteland, with no intelligent creatures in sight."

"A wasteland... not grass plane?" Arthur asked uncertainty.

"Yes. There is only a wasteland around us."

'In other words, the Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick has been wholly transported to a different place? Unlike in the canon... Interesting' Arthur thought.

"Sebas, is there anything floating in the sky, or did anything like a message appear?"

"No, there is nothing like that. The sky is as boundless as the Sixth Floor's night sky."

"Did you say the night sky?"

"Yes, My lord."

"Did you find anything suspicious at the moment?"

"No... I have not seen anything unusual. Besides the Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick, there are no other man-made structures in sight."

"Is that so... Is that so..." Arthur nodded as he started to think of the reason why Nazarick teleported to a different location—a different location for the canon.

Sebas's silence was a subtle hint that he was awaiting orders. Arthur glanced at the strap on his left wrist. In another thirty minutes, the other Guardians would arrive. If that was the case, there was only one order he could give.

"Return in thirty minutes. When you come back to Nazarick, head to the Colosseum. All the Guardians and Co-Guardians will be coming, so when you arrive, I hope you will tell them about what you saw."

"Understood, My lord," Sebas said as {Message} spell cut down.

After the {Message} spell was terminated, Arthur turned to Aura and Mare. He had no idea what he should talk about—he can use the same summoning trick that Momonga used canon but decided against it as there is only thirty minutes remaining.

As if his luck started at work, a voice chorused.

"Oya, am I the first to arrive?"

The tone was archaic and formal, but the voice itself sounded like it belonged to a young person. A shadow formed over the ground, and then the shadow turned into what looked like a door, from which a person emerged.

She wore a black ball gown that looked soft to the touch. Her skirt was puffed up into a voluminous bell shape. On top of that was a bolero edged with frills, lace, and ribbons, as well as a pair of long silk gloves. Together, they covered up most of her skin.

Her skin was as pale as wax, and her looks could only be described as stunningly beautiful. Her long silver hair was tied up into a ponytail that descended from one side of her head, exposing her face. Her deep red pupils were filled with a seductive look of delight.

She looked to be fourteen years old, or younger, and her innocent, youthful appearance combined the qualities of cuteness and beauty into a single whole. However, her breasts bulged proudly forward in a decidedly unchildlike manner.

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"...Weren't you told not to frivolously use Gated in Nazarick? We are warded against teleportation, after all. You should be able to walk here, so shouldn't you have come on foot, Shalltear?"

The annoyed voice came from beside Arthur. There was no trace of its previous puppy-like obedience in those cold words, only a burning hostility.

Mare was trembling by the side, and he slowly edged himself away from his sister. In truth, the speed at which the leopard called Aura had changed its spots startled Arthur as well.

The girl who had come here via the highest tier of teleportation magic was called Shalltear. She did not even bother looking at Aura, who was scowling at her. Instead, she swiftly advanced before Arthur.

The bewitching scent of some kind of perfume hung around her.

"...Something stinks." Aura spat. Then, she followed up with, "Don't tell me you started rotting because you're undead?"

'Damn, She really inherited that sharp tongue from Bukubukuchagama. I hope Momonga is alright with her.' Arthur thought.

Hearing what Aura said, Shalltear furrowed her brows unhappily and replied:

"Don't you think it's rude to speak unnecessarily in front of a supreme being?"

"But, but Nee-chan, maybe you shouldn't have said that..." Mare followed after Shalltear.

"Is, is that so? All right, then, ah, take two, then. Ahem... Don't tell me you started rotting because you're a walking corpse."

"That... er, well, that seems okay, sort of."

After agreeing with Aura's take two, Shalltear placed her slender hands on the sides of Arthur's egg-like head, as though to embrace it.

"Ah, my master, my beloved master, the only one whom I cannot rule over..." She said the signature line which she used in the canon.

Her carmine lips parted, revealing a moist, slick tongue. The tongue moved like a living creature as Shalltear lovingly licked her lips. Her fragrant breath wafted out from her open mouth.

Although she was perfectly suited for the role of an alluring seductress in all other ways, she was far too young for it. The discrepancy between her expectations and reality was laughable. In addition, she was far too short. When she reached her hands out to hug Arthur, it looked like she wanted to hang from his neck instead.

'Oo boys, She really smells good.' Arthur thought as he returned her hug—fundamentally speaking, Arthur can't be called a lolicon. The only reason why he felt attracted to Shalltear was because of a Reddit fanart that he remembered from his previous life—the same pic which caused him to waste half an hour.

'I should really thank Peroronchino for this wonderful opportunity.'

"That's enough out of you and stop disturbing Ancient-sama with your dirty tricks." Hearing this Arthur loosened his hug as Shalltear turned to Aura.

"Ara, are you still here, shorty? I couldn't see you, so I thought you were gone."

Aura's face was twitching uncontrollably, and then Shalltear ignored her and said to Mare, "It must be pretty tough for you, Mare, having to deal with a weirdo sister like that. You'd best leave her soon before you become a weirdo like her."

Mare's face blanched instantly because he knew Shalltear wanted to use him to start a fight.

However, Aura simply smiled. And then—

"Shut up, fake tits."

—She dropped a bombshell.

"What the hell are you talking about-!?"

"Nice jab, Aura." Arthur softly murmured.

Now that Shalltear's true nature had been revealed, she dropped the cultured act.

"Hmph, it's so obvious damn, that is one weird chest, how many pads did you stuff in there?"

"Uwah-uwah-"

Shalltear was waving her hands in panic, as though she could disperse Aura's words with them, while she had a suitably childish expression on her face. On the other hand, Aura grinned evilly.

"You packed so much in there... I bet it shifts when you run, right?"

"Kuhii!"

Shalltear made a strange noise as an extended finger poked her.

"I was right, wasn't I? Kukuku! Where have they gone-!? So that's why you didn't run, even though you were worried, and instead you used a {Gate}—"

"Shut up, shorty! It's not like you have anything of your own! At least I... no, I've got a lot more to show off!"

Aura simply grinned in the face of Shalltear's desperate counterattack. A shocked Shalltear stumbled back and reflexively covered up her chest. It was a sorry sight.

"I'm only seventy-two, and I've got lots more time to grow, unlike an undead with no future like you. Ah, how sad—you will never grow again—"

Shalltear moaned in frustration and took another step back. They both continue to insult each other with weird remarks.

And Arthur was at the side looking at the ongoing drama.

"Seems like, the damn Mosquito was first to arrive."

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