Roaring Heroes Battle the Overlord (Ainz)

Chapter 91 - A Secret Talk with the Princess

In the shadows of a dim room, a man knelt respectfully, raising his hands as he presented a brown paper bag to a blonde girl.

"Your Highness," the man said, "this is the intelligence gathered by the Merchant Guild. Please take a look. With your wisdom, I'm sure you can deduce which forces are behind the attack on you."

Princess Renner took the paper bag, her eyes as cold as ice—dark and devoid of emotion.

She pulled out the papers inside and glanced over them. "I've already suspected the culprits; this information confirms my guess. I will report to my father and have them all sent to the gallows."

"Assassinating a princess should be punished as treason," the man suggested, his voice laced with flattery.

"I know that; there's no need for your concern. You can leave through the secret door to the south, bypass the music hall, and make sure Climb doesn't see you."

"Yes, Your Highness." The man stepped back, disappearing into the darkness.

From behind the door, a maid's voice came, "Your Highness, sorry to interrupt, but the adventurer EeDeChi is here to see you."

"She came on her own? I was just about to find her," Princess Renner murmured. She took out a silver mirror and adjusted her expression, the icy resolve in her eyes melting into a spring of warmth, her smile blooming like a daisy.

In one moment, she was the cold-hearted goddess of revenge; in the next, she played the role of an innocent, cheerful girl next door. If the actors from the Royal Theatre could see her performance, they'd feel shame standing in her presence.

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"Princess is still getting ready and needs a bit more time. Please have a seat," Climb said. He stood straight in his formal court attire, his light blonde hair neatly trimmed, exuding a sense of competence.

EeDeChi sat on the silk velvet sofa, nodding. "It's understandable; she's a girl."

The passing maids couldn't help but murmur among themselves, wondering about this adventurer who had the audacity to act so confidently in front of Climb, who was the princess's favorite. To them, Climb, though not wed to Princess Renner, was already seen as her chosen lover.

Climb, oblivious to the surrounding glances, gazed at her with eager admiration. "When the princess was attacked before, we were lucky you were there; without you, I wouldn't have been able to protect her on my own. I didn't realize you were such a powerful figure in the realm of 'heroes.'"

During that last attack, arrows had rained from outside, and a red-cloaked assassin had been inside. EeDeChi had simultaneously defended against the arrows and unleashed a 5th Tier spell, blowing the roof sky-high and effectively halting the assassins' plans.

"It was just a simple task; protecting you all is what I do," EeDeChi said, turning her head to see Princess Renner approaching her.

The adventurer captain glanced at the Justice Value hovering above Renner's head—194—and let out a sigh of relief. She remembered the last time she saw the princess's Justice Value was -261, straddling between malevolent and extremely evil, which had shocked her.

"Let's talk inside," Princess Renner said with a warm smile, her expression gentle. "Climb, please guard the door and don't let anyone in."

EeDeChi followed her into a secluded room, with thick walls engraved with soundproofing runes, clearly a perfect spot for a confidential discussion.

The two sat facing each other, and EeDeChi casually asked, "Did you find out who was behind the assassination attempt a few days ago?"

"I've already found out," Princess Renner nodded. "My father has helped me identify the mastermind, and they will be punished severely."