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So, the flying squirrel made a decision that shocked everyone:
He granted Dolly special permission to retain certain "specific" gray-market activities, but these must be under strict official oversight.
On the one hand, these industries can serve as outlets for special needs; on the other hand, they can also provide a source of support for those "socially unstable factors"...
Well, you could call it a "job opportunity," and it also allows you to keep suspicious individuals under your nose for easy monitoring.
When Ainz conveyed this "merciful" decision to Dory through his undead servant, Dory was initially incredulous, but then overjoyed, she abandoned all the composure of a business tycoon. She lunged forward, tightly embracing Ainz's thighbone, expressing her gratitude with tears streaming down her face.
"Supreme Lord! Lord Momonga! You are so kind! So wise! The Sango Mahabayi Merchant Guild will forever be loyal to you! To earn... no, to manage every single Mora for you!"
Of course, the price was that Dolly had to hand over all the detailed accounts, personnel lists, and operating models of all her businesses to the higher-ups at Sumeru.
The so-called "Xumi High-Level Management" currently consists of only a few core decision-makers:
The meticulous law-abiding Grand Disciplinarian Seno, the wise but trouble-averse scribe Elhesen, the nasida responsible for grasping the overall direction, and... the Great Tree King mainly responsible for being cute and providing "ancient wisdom," and finally, the stabilizing needle, the flying squirrel.
Then, the most tragic thing happened.
Seno was to lead the enforcement team, Nasita and the Great Tree King were responsible for the final decision, and the Flying Squirrel was responsible for setting the tone and general direction. Naturally, most of the work of reviewing the mountain of trivial and outrageously detailed gray industry documents fell to Elhesen.
It is said that recently, even when Al-Hysen is at home and closes his eyes, his mind is filled with densely packed account numbers, intricate personnel relationship diagrams, and Dorina's fancy reports that she tried to cover up.
He even needed the help of a potent sleep-inducing aromatherapy blend specially prepared by Tinari to barely fall asleep, and in his dreams, it seemed as if countless documents were chasing after him.
This clerk, who longed for a peaceful life, now deeply missed the "simple" days when he only had to deal with the fools in the Order of the Church.
"Alright, alright, let's stop discussing those 'happy troubles' of Sumeru."
Zhang Chu interrupted everyone's thoughts. If they continued talking, he was afraid that Elhesen's resentment would transcend space and come to settle scores with them.
"The target is Nata! The Wolf King!"
"Understood, Master."
The Wolf King, which had been quietly waiting, made a smooth transformation sound as its metallic body quickly switched from its silver-white werewolf form to the twenty-meter-tall Barbatos Lupus Emperor Gundam form. Its cold steel body reflected a majestic light in the sunlight, forming a stark contrast with the surrounding Sumeru rainforest environment.
Ying skillfully carried Paimon, and with a light leap, entered the spacious and comfortable cockpit through the automatically opening hatch. She even expertly fastened her and Paimon's seatbelts.
The four-person group was even more adept at it.
With a nimble flip, Qingyu landed steadily on the armored platform on the Wolf King's right shoulder;
Erkang chose the left shoulder and even struck a flamboyant pose, gazing into the distance against the wind.
Zhang Chu and Gu Qian chose the relatively flat and wide armored area behind the Wolf King. When Gu Qian's heavy body landed, it even caused the Wolf King's fuselage to sink slightly.
"Are you all seated?"
The Wolf King asked in his amplified, slightly metallic, butler-like voice.
"Nata's BBQ, here I come!"
Everyone responded one after another.
"Then, let's set off."
The thrusters on the wolf king's back and feet instantly spewed out a ghostly blue plasma flame, generating powerful thrust.
The enormous steel body slowly rose into the air, adjusted its direction, and then transformed into a silver meteor, speeding towards the north, towards Nata, leaving only a gradually dissipating cloud trail in the sky above Sumeru.
On the ground, some Sumeru people who happened to look up and see this scene simply glanced at it calmly and then went back to their own business.
After all, it wouldn't be surprising if the Knights of Honor and their giant robotic mounts did anything.
Only on a balcony in the Palace of Wisdom, the Great Tree King, who was secretly sipping tea and fishing, glanced at the sky as if sensing something, and a sly smile appeared on his lips: "They're gone... Good, now I can legitimately let Nasita take on more of the work... Hehe."
Meanwhile, far away in the direction of Nata, in that land known for its volcanoes, war-torn tribes, and fiery atmosphere, there seemed to be a growing restlessness about the impending arrival of these uninvited guests.
What awaits them is scalding lava, or even scalding... trouble and laughter?
Chapter 136 Kachina single-handedly pushes Erkang!
A silvery-white steel behemoth streaked across the clouds, the scenery below gradually transitioning from the rainforests and deserts of Mount Sumeru to dry hills.
Inside the cockpit, Ying watched the scenery rushing past the window, but a vague unease lingered in her heart.
This unease did not come from the unknown Nata, but from the four Hilichurls who were sitting leisurely on the wolf king's shoulders and back at this moment—a group of four known for causing trouble and creating chaos!
"No, we need to give them a heads-up first."
Ying muttered to herself, then shouted through the Wolf King's external loudspeaker, "Hey! You guys! What exactly are you planning to do after we get to Nata? Tell me first!"
Her tone was full of distrust, as if she were interrogating a group of huskies about to be released back into the wild.
Upon hearing this, the four people on the wolf king's back exchanged glances.
Qingyu stroked his chin first, looking on with anticipation, and said, "Me? Hmm... my first priority is of course to have a big meal!"
He sniffed, as if he could already smell the aroma of roasted meat filling the air in Nata.
"I heard that Nata's food is all about 'big' – huge roasted pork chops, beast legs bigger than Paimon's, roasted on volcanic rocks until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, sizzling with oil... Just thinking about it makes my mouth water! As for the rest? We'll see how it goes!"
Typical hedonistic style, but harmless enough.
Zhang Chu appeared much more rational. He pushed up his non-existent glasses and said, "I plan to visit Xinoning."
"Sinoning?"
Er Kang tilted his head, looking puzzled.
"Shouldn't Vulcan Mavica be more famous for her ingenious ideas?"
"I'm referring to the ancient name!"
Zhang Chu emphasized this, his tone filled with contempt for his companion's ignorance.
"The unique power of Nata can only be awakened and used by the natives of Nata."
"But Xinoning, she single-handedly created a system that allows outsiders to use ancient names, relying on her own research and wisdom! Although there are limitations, isn't her technical skill and thinking impressive? Isn't it worth my time to learn from her?"
"Ah... a manual cheat? That's pretty powerful."
Er Kang suddenly realized, nodded, and expressed (limited) understanding of the tech geek's pursuit.
Paimon then flew to the Wolf King's left shoulder, looking curiously at Erkang, who was spreading his arms wide in the wind, looking completely absorbed: "Speaking of which, Erkang, what are you planning to do in Nata? You're not going to eat barbecue again, are you?"
Upon hearing Paimon's question, Er Kang slowly lowered his arm. The originally sunny (?) smile on his face gradually changed, and the corners of his mouth began to uncontrollably turn upwards, eventually evolving into a lewd laugh that made everyone's scalp tingle and spine turn cold. The laugh seemed to have sticky tentacles that twisted in the air.
"me……"
Er Kang's voice became ethereal and filled with an eerie passion, his eyes glazed over as if he were witnessing some ultimate, beautiful illusion.
"I'm planning to... go see my adorable Katina!!"
He suddenly cupped his Hilichurl mask in both hands, his body trembling slightly with excitement: "You have no idea! She's just so—cute!"
"Those fluffy little ears, twitching as if inviting me to pet them! And that nimble little tail, wagging it must be incredibly cute! The best thing is her strong yet shy personality!"
"Ah—! I really want to see her expression when she clearly wants to refuse, but has to reluctantly comply for various reasons! That must be the ultimate pleasure! Hehehe..."
Er Kang became more and more excited as he spoke, completely immersed in the perverse fantasy he had created, and even began to gesticulate wildly.
The entire space instantly fell into a deathly silence.
Even the whistling wind seemed to freeze at that moment.
The Wolf King's massive steel body seemed to be paused, suddenly coming to a screeching halt and hovering stiffly in mid-air. The blue flames of its thrusters flickered, indicating the immense impact on its internal AI core.
Inside the cockpit, Luminous and Paimon were completely petrified.
Paimon's little hand trembled as she pointed at Er Kang, who was still lost in his reverie outside. Her mouth opened and closed several times before she finally found her voice, filled with disbelief and shock: "Er... Er Kang... you... you actually..."
Gu Qian's massive Thunder King body seemed to have shrunk a size. He spoke in a deep, muffled voice, with a hint of belated shock: "I almost forgot... Er Kang... he's a hardcore Kachina fan... and a pervert at that..."
Qingyu was silent for a moment, then squeezed out a single word through gritted teeth, perfectly summarizing everyone's feelings: "6".
Inside the cockpit, after the initial shock and petrification, an uncontrollable rage, stemming from "the dignity of the teacher" (self-proclaimed) and "the soul of protecting lolis," erupted like a volcano in Nata!
Her face instantly turned so dark it seemed to drip water, her eyes burned with fierce flames, and her fists clenched so tightly they cracked.
"Er-Kang-!!!"
A roar filled with overwhelming rage even drowned out the sound of the wolf king's thrusters!
"How dare you harbor such wicked thoughts about my future, adorable apprentice! You've already committed suicide!!"
She has also played Genshin Impact. Although Kazina has not admitted it yet and they have never even met, Ying has already made a unilateral decision!
"Wolf King! Make your move!"
Before Ying could even rush out of the cockpit herself, Zhang Chu, who also had a dark expression on his face, had already reached his limit!
He pulled out his signature giant thunder hammer, crackling with lightning, from who knows where, and without the slightest hesitation, he swung his arm in a wide arc, with the force of lightning purifying filth, and smashed the hammer solidly and mercilessly into Er Kang's face, who was still grinning foolishly!
"Bam—!"
A dull sound that makes your teeth ache!
"Ouch——!"
Er Kang's maniacal laughter abruptly stopped, replaced by a shrill, distorted scream.
He was as if he had been hit head-on by a high-speed relic motorcycle, instantly transforming into a humanoid meteor, accompanied by sparks and a distorted expression, as he was violently slammed off the Wolf King's left shoulder, tracing a graceful parabola in the air before beginning his free fall.
"Instructions received. Execute the 'purification' procedure."
The wolf king's cold, metallic voice sounded incredibly righteous at that moment.
His twenty-meter-tall body instantly burst forth with astonishing speed, his thrusters fully activated, catching up with Er Kang, who was falling, like a silver lightning bolt.
In the instant they were close, the Wolf King's massive mechanical leg, made of superalloy, lashed out at Er Kang's waist with a precise and swift whip kick, as if kicking away a bag of non-recyclable waste!
"Pfft!!!"
The force of this kick far exceeded Zhang Chu's thunder hammer! Er Kang's scream instantly rose eight degrees, his body folded into a bizarre angle, and his trajectory of fall changed instantly, like a cannonball being launched.
With a speed far exceeding that of the Wolf King, and accompanied by a whistling sound that tore through the air, it shot off toward the north—towards Nata!
It quickly became a small black dot in the sky and eventually disappeared into the clouds.
Silence returned to the scene, with only the sound of the wind remaining.
The wolf king gracefully retracted its leg, adjusted its posture, and regained stability in the air.
Zhang Chu hoisted the thunder hammer back onto his shoulder and let out a long sigh of relief.