I remember Antoma is also a carnivore, but she doesn't have strange sadistic desires; she simply eats to fill her stomach.
Compared to women and children, she prefers strong, muscular men, as they have a high protein content and don't easily lead to weight gain, making them a blessing for dieters.
Because it's mealtime, Sig couldn't bear to let her go hungry. "If you're really hungry, wait for Demiurge to return and ask him for a human; they captured quite a few back then."
Rather than being subjected to endless torture there, being eaten by the Insect Maid could be considered a release.
Antoma shook her head, "Thank you for your concern, Lord Sig. I can just eat biscuits. Besides, I'm also on a diet. It would be terrible if I couldn't fit into the clothes bestowed upon me by the Supreme Beings."
"Dieting? You're still growing; have some snacks to tide you over." Sig felt this child wasn't too bad and shouldn't be corrupted.
After getting permission, Antoma took out a green biscuit, holding it with both hands and eating it slowly, with very ladylike manners.
After all, the mask doesn't have a real mouth; when eating, she needs to put it near her chin, only making faint chewing sounds.
Crunch… crunch.
After taking a few bites, she noticed Sig was watching her. Antoma held up the biscuit and asked, "Does Lord Sig want to eat some too?"
Still a child who shares, Sig felt gratified, but decided against it. These green biscuits looked specially made, and the ingredients might be insects.
He patted Antoma's head. Unlike the softness of hair, it had a hard texture, like an insect's shell.
Although he knew it was insect legs, he could accept it from a sensory perspective.
"I'm already full; you eat it. Next time I go out, I'll bring back a feast for you. Have some juice."
"Thank you, Lord Sig." The two antennae on Antoma's head wagged happily.
"Oh, my, Lord Sig has really returned; I knew I didn't come in vain."
Hearing Alins's unique tone, Sig knew it was Shalltear without turning his head. No one else would use such a sweet and cloying tone. He didn't expect the news of his return to spread so quickly.
"Good morning, Shalltear."
"Good morning to you too, Lord Sig." Shalltear paused for a moment. "I have something I'm very troubled about; I wonder if you have time."
"Tell me about it." Sig picked up the hot tea, comfortably narrowing his eyes slightly.
"It's like this: I want to know if this outfit suits your tastes."
Only then did Sig notice that Shalltear wasn't wearing her usual Gothic Lolita dress. She had changed into a uniquely styled qipao. The vibrant red, combined with the short length and deep slits, created a seductive image. Her long silver hair was styled into two buns.
Cute with a hint of sexiness, it could indeed be said to be beautiful, but is a qipao really that classic with a bun hairstyle? Why are these two always put together?
"Cough, cough, it's pretty good."
"Thank you for your praise, Lord Sig." Shalltear revealed her small pointed teeth, with a bewitching smile on her face.
Peroroncino-sama had told her that Lord Sig liked this style, and it was indeed so.
"Shalltear, what are you doing here?"
Albedo's gentle voice came, but the expression on her face couldn't even be called a smile; it was simply like a demon.
She stared at Shalltear, her eyes revealing a frightening light. "Lord Sig, Shalltear hasn't done anything rude, has she? If so, please allow your subordinate to punish her."
"I haven't been rude to Lord Sig at all! What do you mean by that?" A blood-red aura emanated from Shalltear's body.
"Are you saying that it never happened?" A purple aura also emanated from Albedo's body.
"Who do you think would like you, you old woman past your expiration date?"
"Then what about you, a food exhibit in a cabinet?"
"Big-mouthed ape!"
"Lamprey!"
Watching the two beauties slander each other, Sig's mood wasn't exactly good. Some people might enjoy this sense of superiority from being fought over, but he didn't want to see this scene at all. Perhaps he, the culprit, should leave for a bit.
Being idle in Nazarick wasn't a solution. He would soon be going to the Empire, but he hadn't considered who to bring with him. The opinions of these two in front of him probably had no reference value.
"Antoma, would you like to go check out other places?"
"If that's what Lord Sig desires…" Antoma replied obediently.
While the two were at loggerheads, Sig lifted Antoma with one hand and activated the Anz Ul-Gown Ring. "Albedo, Shalltear, please calm down. I'm going to inspect the fifth floor."
"Lord Sig…"
Albedo reluctantly lowered her hand and turned around, saying with a cold face, "Shalltear, can I take it that you're having an affair? How dare you betray Ainz-sama."
"Shouldn't this be considered betrayal? A good man like Lord Sig should be shared."
"You want to have your cake and eat it too!"
"Albedo, calm down. I also know I'm in the wrong, so I won't try to take the position of the first wife, but when the time comes, whoever gets the favor will depend on their own abilities."
After saying that, Shalltear turned and left. That Ainz was not here, and there was no need to stay here any longer.
Albedo snorted coldly, a unnatural flush appearing on her face. "I came first, of course the first wife is mine. Lord Sig definitely thinks so too!"
The fifth floor of the Great Tomb of Nazarick, a floor created with the concept of a glacier, guarded by Cocytus.
A world full of ice and snow, with white icebergs standing on an endless white land. Snowflakes fell from the thick clouds, accumulating thickly on the ground.
The biting cold wind gusted, but Sig had absolute cold resistance, and since he was also ice-attributed, he naturally didn't feel anything, but he didn't know if the Insect Maid would be okay.
Antoma shrank her body and skillfully stuck a warming charm on herself. "Lord Sig, I often come to see Cocytus, so I'm very familiar with this place. Let me lead the way."
"Mm, then I'll have to trouble you."
Both of them are insect-type, so it's normal for them to be close, but does Cocytus also eat cockroaches?
"Welcome, Lord Sig." Walking into a room exuding cold air, a tall insectoid holding a battle halberd appeared, its ice-blue skin gleaming, and a breath of cold air would be exhaled when it spoke.
"No need to be so formal. I came to chat with you; let's sit down together," Sig said with a smile.
Cocytus glanced at the Insect Maid and replied in a muffled voice, "As you command."
"I'm going to the Empire soon to carry out a mission and want you to help me analyze who would be better to bring along. Although I can go alone, it's less likely for two people to be suspected," Sig said with a smile.
"I think Lupusregina is good; she can quickly integrate into human society. Naberar can be used as a backup choice, and…"
Antoma jumped up and down, trying hard to raise her hand, as if to say she could do it too.
Sig pressed her onto the sofa. "You stay in Nazarick; don't go out casually. Be careful of encountering people who know insect-killing magic."
Antoma lowered her head dejectedly. Seeing this, Cocytus took out a frozen "snack," which was a cockroach that had been frozen into a hard block.
"Cocytus, you…"