A couple of corridors later, a luxurious hall was visible, where the figure of a huge lich stood. The equipment was just like Momonga's, the mana essence was quite high, but according to the hunter's inner feelings and assessment, its concentration was less than that of level 100 creatures.
Pandora's Actor himself, perhaps it is not a sin to call him the strongest weapon of Nazarick, as well as the king of abilities. High-level doppelgangers have the ability to copy the appearance of other creatures and most of their skills. Truly, the guardian of the treasury has amazing potential.
- A soul-terrifying researcher, studying a mystery covered in the darkness of the night. A secret walled up by the bones of a thousand enemies. Countless... - it is better to interrupt the strange speech pronounced by the voice of an ancient lich, so as not to spoil the good impression of its creator.
"I'm glad to see you too, I hope being alone for so long hasn't affected your sanity," the friendly wave of his hand in front of his eyes contributed to a quick introduction after being transferred to a new world. Usually, interrupting your interlocutors is at least impolite, but Satoru suffered from eighth-grader syndrome while programming this NPC.
"As you command, oh great and mighty one," Pandora's Actor drew out some words with a strong drawl, but the excessive overacting spoiled the whole acting. With the appearance of a lich, it looked doubly absurd, but to my joy, he quickly assumed his true form.
- The military uniform suits you, - the uniform has a funny meaning, but it can be subject to strict censorship in feature films. Momonga was inspired by the secret German police, choosing the clothes for his creation. White gloves, high boots, a stylish cap with the guild symbol, a golden-brown uniform and a long coat thrown over the main clothes.
Great.
"My Schöpfer's best uniform," with a military accent, the Pandora Actor indicated in German that the military uniform was personally selected for him by the creator.
— I learned to speak German, — German was a compulsory subject in my past life, so I still have some knowledge of it.
"As expected of a higher being, without a single accent," the doppelganger abruptly stood up in a sentry stance and saluted, raising his right hand to his cap. With his long fingers, such a gesture looked unnatural, as if a twisted branch had been placed against his temple.
— I haven't practiced for a long time, the last time was... no doubt in my past life, — looking at his alien features with an appraising glance, I decided that I needed to create more cheerful little men. In memory of an old friend, the former leader of the Ainz Ooal Gown guild. In general, doppelgangers are not only cheerful, but also very useful individuals, capable of replacing all high-ranking figures in an enemy country, thereby preparing more maneuvers for us to invade and attack. I hope Pandora's Actor has not only an officer's uniform, but also basic knowledge of the art of war. After all, he will have to lead such a squad.
"Mr. Bondrewd," he spun on one foot, bowed elegantly, and slowly raised his head in a conspiratorial gesture. He did so in such a way that only the lower part of his face was visible. "In search of what power have you turned your gaze to this abode of power, Nazarick?"
- There are three reasons for my visit. But first things first, maybe we should sit down? - There is no truth in legs, so I politely suggested sitting down on two luxurious chairs.
Pandora's actor has organized a small recreation area, which is very convenient.
- I beg you, only after you, bestow your greatness upon this decor! - pompously jumping up to the chair, he got down on one knee and stretched out his hands forward, inviting me to sit first.
It's nice of him, but it makes me feel old. If you add up my experience, it's almost fifty years, only the fact of reincarnation resets the past. And my thoughts have undergone serious changes for the third time, perhaps due to my new brain. There is a small theory that information about my roleplays was recorded in the avatar's mind, and after the transfer of Nazarick and me, in particular, the game brains became my own. It's scary to imagine what would have happened if I had played my role in the game correctly and to the end.
"You should sit down too." Sitting down opposite each other, the atmosphere changed to business-like. Just like in an office before an important interview. "The first reason is related to you. Any sentient being loves it most when it comes to them, so they are more inclined to those who care about them. "All the inhabitants of Nazarick, except for other higher beings, have been transported to a new world. I'm sorry, but all connections with your creator have been lost.
- Oh-no-no, what a fatal blow! - the creature in front of me, feigning rising from his chair, clutched his heart, and his legs began to shake unstably, in time known only to him. Such an unnatural action that on stage such an actor would have been pelted with rotten tomatoes. - But there is a ray of salvation! As long as at least one Lord remains with us, capable of using the power hidden in me, I will be happy! - Throwing his arms out to the sides and bending his back backwards, he looked like a villain from a children's cartoon.
"I am glad to hear that, now let's get down to business. There is no longer any point in being alone in this quiet place," my hands slowly swept the space. "You are free to move around Nazarick as if it were your home. You will also be given a ring of a supreme being, but in exchange, your undisputed talents will be needed by all the inhabitants of your house, as well as their abilities. Everything is built on mutual assistance and trust.
- You can trust me, I am the one who will not let you down. For the power flows in me. I am one with the power, and the power is one with me, like... - sitting down, Pandora's Actor went into an interesting opera. I wonder if the helmet hides the emotions on my face well, and if there are any at all? I wanted to smile shyly, but there were still problems with emotions, and the time for experiments with facial expressions had not yet come.
"The second reason is related to the world-class items. They will be given to active guardians and influential individuals: Shalltear, Aura, Demiurge, Sebas, Cocytus, and you," he calmly named everyone to whom I want to give the most powerful artifacts from the treasury.
Albedo has a similar item, two of them. One of them is named after the primordial Chaos - Ginnungagap, the world abyss in Scandinavian mythology. The Black Rod is the best of the best in terms of destroying a large area. It can easily demolish a city without leaving witnesses. And her other item will have to be given to Sebas.
Kurumi and Rubedo also have one each.
Victim has no use for such an item, he is a time bomb, and lives exclusively on the eighth floor, it is unwise to bring him out into the open. Gargantua is located on the fourth floor, and is the best in terms of strategic siege, but due to the golem's enormous size, it is best left as Nazarick's trump card.
Still, quite a lot of energy goes to my allies.
Including the World Item on my head, the total comes out to be quite a lot. There are twelve items in Nazarick, including the throne that protects the guild from the effects of World Items. That leaves exactly zero spare PMCs, since one of the items is currently unusable by any of the locals. As for Mare, when choosing between him and Pandora's Actor, it's better to give preference to the one who can copy other members of our guild.
— Symbols of the supreme beings, capable of changing the world itself! Their time has come, the power will be released from the cage of darkness to reveal its horror to the world! — simulating fear coupled with delight, Pandora's Actor presented the most powerful game items in a very interesting way. According to legend, each of them is presented in the form of a petal of the World Tree Yggdrasil.
- Remind me, you can use the abilities of other higher beings, right? - After being transferred to a new world, some things might have changed.
"I can borrow the power of forty-five beings, becoming them, being filled with them, and also using their potential by eighty percent," an insanely cheating character in the new world.
- Amazing. The third reason for my visit is simple. I need to take something for personal needs, - taking off the guild ring, I threw it to my interlocutor. - You can use it, I will select something new for myself from the treasury, as well as equipment elements, - I have a couple of thoughts revolving around experiments with a new appearance template. - Wait for me here, and under no circumstances enter the mausoleum with the ring.
"What an honor, the ring of the Lord himself. How touched I am," wiping away non-existent tears, Pandora's Actor bowed low.
Getting up, I headed into the depths of the treasury. Now I can be confused with an extremely negative character, especially if the hero of justice acts as an appraiser. You never know who will appear near the city where the chimera has sprouted. It is worth protecting your identity, let's say, creating the image of a noble hero during the fight with the tree of Ainnash. Under this identity, it is easier to mislead enemies and potential allies in order to rework or enslave them.
Tsa... villainous thoughts again.
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