Chapter 175: Chapter 175: Guardians
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In the 6th floor Amphitheater of Nazarick, the air was thick with tension. The vast, grand space, usually echoing with the sounds of life and activity, was now eerily quiet.
All eyes were focused on the round table in the center of the room, where the Floor Guardians sat in their designated seats, each with a look of grim determination.
Behind them stood the Pleiades battle maids, their faces impassive yet alert. Sebas Tian, the head butler and the most senior of them, stood at the forefront, his posture straight and his expression stoic as ever.
The maids, though not seated, held an aura of readiness, as if they were prepared to leap into action at a moment's notice.
Each of the Guardians exuded a palpable aura of power, their presences filling the room with an almost tangible force. Albedo, the Overseer of the Guardians, sat at the head of the table, her golden eyes scanning the room, taking in every detail.
To her left was Demiurge, his glasses glinting under the soft light, his sharp mind already working through various scenarios.
Cocytus, the insectoid warrior, sat with his four arms crossed, his cold, steely gaze fixed on the proceedings.
Aura and Mare, the twin elves, were seated beside each other, their contrasting personalities reflected in their expressions—Aura's confident and energetic, while Mare's was nervous, yet resolute.
Finally, Shalltear Bloodfallen, the vampire true ancestor, sat with a regal air, her crimson eyes glimmering with a mixture of curiosity and boredom.
Albedo was the first to break the silence, her voice commanding yet smooth. "We have gathered here today to discuss a matter of great importance, one that concerns the future of Nazarick."
She paused, letting the weight of her words sink in before continuing. "As you are all aware, today marks a significant milestone. Lord Alexander is set to officially establish his presence among the world's powers in the realm he currently occupies. Based on his recent actions, it's clear that he is working to control that world from the shadows. He has already garnered the allegiance of heirs from two prominent noble families in the underworld. This, of course, you should have noted from the reports I distributed across the floors."
Albedo's eyes swept across the room, meeting the gazes of each Guardian as they absorbed the information. "From this, both Demiurge and I have deduced that by integrating himself into the existing power structures, Lord Alexander is not merely expanding his influence—he is ensuring that Nazarick's reach extends far beyond this realm. Our belief is that his strategy involves the complete domination of this world before he sets his sights on the next."
Aura leaned forward, her curiosity piqued. "So, what's the issue then? If everything's going according to plan, why the meeting?"
"Recently, I meet with lady death, and she informed me that Lord Alexander soon will go to next world. This revelation raises a critical question: What exactly is our Lord planning? Initially, I believed he intended to fully conquer this world before advancing to the next. But if he's already preparing to transition to a new world, it seems that assumption was incorrect."
Hearing Albedo, Demiurge said, "If Lord Alexander is shifting his focus to another world, it suggests that either his objectives here have been fulfilled, or perhaps there's another reason he's prepared to move on..." As he finished speaking, Demiurge produced a peculiar artifact, its design intricate and unfamiliar to most.
Albedo's eyes narrowed as she studied the object. "This is...?" she prompted.
"A completed version of a Sacred Gear," Demiurge explained, a hint of pride in his voice.
The room fell silent for a moment as the weight of Demiurge's words sank in. Sacred Gears were powerful artifacts from the world they were currently in, and a perfected version would significantly elevate their capabilities.
Albedo quickly understood the implications. "So, Lord Alexander's reasons for remaining in this world may have revolved around obtaining and perfecting this technology. Now that you've completed this Sacred Gear, it seems his goals here are fulfilled, and he's ready to proceed with his larger plans."
Demiurge nodded. "Precisely. The completion of this Sacred Gear may be the key that opens the door to his next ambitions, allowing him to expand his influence across multiple worlds."
Albedo frowned slightly, still puzzled. "But I thought you said it would take at least six more months to complete this project. How did you finish it so early?"
Demiurge smiled, pleased with the opportunity to explain. "It's thanks to Shalltear and Aura, actually. Shalltear managed to acquire some blood from the Issey girl, along with a sample of our Lord's blood—of course, with his permission."
Shalltear, who had been listening quietly, smirked with a hint of pride. "It wasn't difficult, especially when our Lord's wishes are involved."
Demiurge continued, "During my research, I discovered that certain Sacred Gears are inhabited by powerful beasts or spirits. With that in mind, I decided to experiment by using some of Aura's pets. I managed to extract their spirits and used them as the core components for this Sacred Gear."
Aura, who had been listening intently, raised an eyebrow but didn't seem particularly surprised. "So, you used my pets to speed up the process? Interesting. I suppose they were put to good use, then."
Demiurge nodded. "Indeed. By combining the essence of those spirits with the blood samples, I was able to significantly accelerate the development of the Sacred Gear. This approach not only saved time but also enhanced the final product's power and versatility."
"So what is this called."
"Eternal Damnation."
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