As Iri began to consider this matter, her expression grew even more serious. After all, saving Gazef was not as simple as saving the Four Strategists. Could she think of a good method?
Seeing Illy-dono's serious expression, it was clear she was pondering some problem, and she kept turning her head to glance at him. The problem Illy-dono was thinking about now must certainly be related to him!
It's over! This Illy-dono is too terrifying! He only had the thought, hadn't even planned any implementation, and had only said one sentence praising Sir Gazef, yet she saw through him.
Hmm? Saw through him? No, according to Iri's 'temperament,' if she had seen through something, she would definitely have exploded on the spot. There were no acquaintances on this street now, just him and her together. If she saw through him, she would definitely explode directly.
However, her current contemplative look... Was he thinking too much? Then, he would try to probe Iri's reaction again? Arshe thought so.
"Iri-sama, that... If, and I mean if, Nazarick and the Kingdom really go to war, and you meet Sir Gazef on the battlefield, would you... would you kill him?" Arshe asked timidly.
Arshe's question, coupled with her nervous demeanor, showed that Arshe's love for Gazef was quite deep!
But what if they met on the battlefield? Given how much Ainz-papa valued Gazef, it would be very difficult for her to 'intervene.' Perhaps even if she offered to fight Gazef in Ainz-papa's stead, the outcome wouldn't change?
After all... Gazef's battle was a suicide mission. This was indeed difficult. So, how should she answer Arshe's question?
"Yes, as long as he is an enemy of Nazarick, I will eliminate him." Iri thought it over and felt this was the only suitable answer.
Gazef's death was indeed regrettable, and there was truly no other way. She could only advise Arshe to give up, Iri thought, then replied, showing a very regretful expression as she spoke.
Since Iri said she would act, then she certainly would. After all, once on the battlefield, they were enemies. But that wasn't important. What was important was that Iri must not have noticed his thoughts. Looking at her regretful expression after speaking, it was clearly a look of reluctance towards Gazef. If Iri had noticed his intention to set them up, she definitely wouldn't have said that.
"Is that so? What a pity, don't you think, Iri-sama?" Arshe said with a deeply regretful expression.
"There's nothing that can be done about it! I will not show mercy to those who draw their swords against Nazarick." Iri said, though her words were harsh, her expression carried a sense of wistful regret.
Sorry, Arshe, I really can't help you with this. You should find someone else, Iri silently apologized to Arshe in her heart.
"Iri-sama, why is that? I once drew my sword against Nazarick too, but didn't you desperately save us and forgive us? Why can't Sir Gazef be forgiven?" Arshe asked urgently. If Gazef really died in battle, then how would she pull Iri back onto the right path! Arshe thought.
"Because at that time, you weren't truly intending to be enemies with Nazarick, were you? I know that you only wanted to survive then. So your 'nature' and Sir Gazef's 'nature' are different. Therefore... Arshe, regarding Sir Gazef's matter, I am truly powerless. Just give up!" Iri said meaningfully, patting Arshe's shoulder.
Arshe froze on the spot, cold sweat immediately breaking out. What did Iri just say? Powerless? To tell her to give up...
This! This meant she completely knew his thoughts! This Illy-dono was truly terrifying!! He foolishly thought he could pull the wool over her eyes, but with just one sentence, one attitude, she knew his thoughts. This Illy-dono was truly terrifying! No wonder she could remain so calm even when facing the cunning Blood Emperor. I'm truly sorry, Iri-sama!
"Hmm? What's wrong, Arshe? Are you sad to hear me say that? Indeed... It must be hard to see the person you love have such an outcome, right? Don't worry... This world is so big, you'll definitely find someone better."
Sad? Indeed... Iri was right, the person she loved... was her sister's future outcome. She certainly had reason to be sad.
But, what did Iri mean by telling her to find someone better?
Her sister was irreplaceable! Could it be? Did Iri also want to pull her into that realm? To make her find a 'better' "sister"?
"Iri-sama! I don't believe anyone else can replace them! So... so! Iri-sama! I beg you, you can do anything to me... please spare them!" Arshe said words of unclear meaning, directly bowing deeply to Iri.
Uh? It feels a bit strange... 'them'? Although the wording was indeed a bit odd... But Arshe loved Gazef so deeply, she didn't even care about herself?
What a pity! She really couldn't help with this matter.
"Please raise your head, Arshe... I am truly powerless regarding Sir Gazef's matter, I apologize." Iri genuinely felt very regretful about Arshe's situation. It was rare for someone to like a person so much, only for that person to have to meet their demise.
"Sir Gazef?? Iri-sama, weren't you talking about my sister?" Arshe looked utterly confused.
"Your sister? Uh... What does Kutilika and Urelika have to do with this? Arshe, what are you talking about?" Iri was also confused. How did it suddenly involve those two cute sisters? This was completely unrelated, wasn't it?
"Eh?? Iri-sama, didn't you realize?" Arshe asked with an incredulous look.
"Realize what? What are you talking about? Weren't we just talking about your liking Sir Gazef?" Iri said.
"I like Sir Gazef? Iri-sama, you must be joking!" Arshe found it even stranger.
"Wait a moment... Arshe, there might be some misunderstanding. Can you explain it slowly from the beginning?" Iri suggested. Arshe nodded in agreement, then told Iri everything, from what Shalltear had said before. She had already given up everything; as long as Iri didn't harm her sister, she didn't care what happened to her.
"So it was you who caused trouble!! Shalltear!!!" Iri immediately exploded after Arshe had explained everything clearly.
She saw Illy-dono pull a scroll from her satchel and use it directly. With a whoosh, she teleported away in broad daylight, leaving Arshe alone on the main street of the Royal Capital...
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