Oh! I almost forgot, Zesshi Zetsumei is a half-elf, just like Imina from the Four Strategists Squad. I remember she was quite disgusted with her half-elf identity, and the problem still lies with that bastard Elf King.
"I heard people say you really dislike your half-elf identity?" Ellie asked her curiously. In the original novel, it was mentioned that she hated showing her ears, but this was the second time Zesshi Zetsumei had shown her ears in front of her.
"Do you dislike it?" Zesshi Zetsumei replied to Ellie with that simple question.
Huh? What's going on? Why is she asking me back?
What does she mean by this? Is she asking if I also dislike my non-human race identity?
If I translate her words, it means, 'Do you also dislike your non-human race identity?'
How could I possibly dislike it! My body was created by Papa Ainz and the other Guardians, so how could I dislike it?
"No, I wouldn't! Who would dislike it? After all, we're a bit alike!" Ellie replied.
"Is that so!" Zesshi Zetsumei stopped talking and turned her gaze to the fallen snow on the ground. For some reason, her face was a little red.
She was probably cold! After all, she's from the south and dressed so lightly. The temperature now is quite low. Ellie herself, because of the Insect Lord's influence, is completely immune to the cold, so even though she's dressed the same as Zesshi Zetsumei, she doesn't feel cold at all.
Indeed! If I had to say, my situation is much more complex than Zesshi Zetsumei's. She's just a hybrid of an elf and a god-man, but me... Undead, Imp, Vampire True Ancestor, Dark Elf, Insectoid, Demon... Thinking about it now, it's quite subtle!
So, after acquiring new information, what should I do next? According to what Zesshi Zetsumei just said, the Theocracy's high-ranking officials don't know yet that I haven't been controlled.
And even if they did know, they would pretend not to in order to deal with the upcoming century-long crisis.
That also explains why... the Theocracy has been keeping such a close eye on me and restricting my movement. They want to keep me within a range they can accept. They've probably already prepared for the possibility that even if I really am a spy, it wouldn't matter!
It seems they are indeed very wary of that so-called century-long crisis! If that's the case, should I continue to stay in the Slane Theocracy?
Uh... it's not impossible to stay, and I still haven't figured out why the divine artifact that the Slane Theocracy treats as a divine weapon and has equipped Zesshi Zetsumei with has a Nazarick symbol on it.
It's just... being used as a pawn by them feels very demeaning, and now I have a new goal, so continuing to stay in the Theocracy would make it very difficult to act.
Hmm? Is that so! In that case, Ellie turned her gaze to the corner not far away.
Aha! I've got it!
Ellie instantly thought of another idea. Since they want her to solve the century-long crisis for them so badly, she might as well take advantage of this point.
"Well! We've talked enough. Since you've already discovered my identity, it's time for me to take my leave." Ellie stood up, patted the snow off herself, and said.
Yes! Ellie had made up her mind to leave the Theocracy, but of course, she wouldn't just up and leave. Before she left, she still had to do a few more things.
"Leave? Didn't I say that the fact you weren't controlled hasn't been leaked?" Seeing Ellie say she was leaving, Zesshi Zetsumei stood up with Ellie, a little flustered.
"Since even you know, it's only a matter of time before they know. Besides, my purpose for coming to the Theocracy has been achieved, so I should take my leave."
Although Zesshi Zetsumei's attitude seemed to indicate she didn't want to let me go, given her crazy personality, it's rare to have someone she can happily "play" (fight) with. Would she let me go so easily?
"Your purpose? What is it?" Zesshi Zetsumei's eyes looked a little off. For a moment, a hint of killing intent seemed to flash, did she want to fight again?
This Zesshi Zetsumei... just a moment ago she was shy and proud, but suddenly she's back to her old self. As expected, she's still that Zesshi Zetsumei with the terrible personality.
"Guess?" Ellie said as if mocking her, then pretended to leave, wanting to see Zesshi Zetsumei's reaction before making her next move.
"Are you just going to leave like that?" As expected, Zesshi Zetsumei's killing intent grew stronger. It was clear this person wouldn't let her go so easily, which was exactly what she wanted.
"What else can I do? As you said, I am Princess Elizabeth Ooal Gown of the Ainz Ooal Gown Magic Kingdom! Not some Clementine! I think I've done enough for your Slane Theocracy, and my purpose for coming to the Theocracy has been achieved, hmph hmph!" Ellie turned her head, putting on a smile that showed she didn't take Zesshi Zetsumei seriously at all, and said.
"..." At this moment, Zesshi Zetsumei glared at her with a very resentful look, just like before, looking like she was ready to pounce and fight her to the death at any moment.
If she were to fight her directly at this distance, Ellie didn't think she would lose. Anyway, she wasn't equipped right now, and she didn't have any MP. If it was just a test of strength, who was afraid of whom!
That's why Ellie dared to provoke her so much, and more importantly, what Ellie said just now wasn't primarily for Zesshi Zetsumei to hear, but for a certain eavesdropping mouse that Ellie had just noticed.
Yes, she had indeed been negligent just now. Because of Zesshi Zetsumei's initial guarantee, plus her attention being entirely on Zesshi Zetsumei, she hadn't noticed.
There seemed to be someone hiding in the corner. She didn't know if they had been there from the beginning or when they had arrived, but that person should also be a member of the Black Scripture or a high-ranking official like the Holy Scripture Chief Priest, as only these people could enter the sanctuary area.
"So, it's time to leave." Ellie waved her hand very gracefully, then continued to walk forward. Before she had taken a few steps, Ellie heard footsteps rushing towards her.
Aha! As expected, she couldn't hold back, could she! This is exactly what she was waiting for. Deliberately provoking Zesshi Zetsumei to attack her, then she could take the opportunity to teach her a lesson.
After teaching her a lesson, of course, she would force her to explain what those Nazarick-produced equipments were all about! This was also very important information.
Just as Ellie had made full preparations and was about to turn around to face the battle, something that greatly surprised Ellie happened. Although Zesshi Zetsumei did indeed rush over, her target was not Ellie.
Zesshi Zetsumei, with a murderous, resentful look, completely ignored Ellie, rushed past her, leaving Ellie utterly bewildered.
Ellie naturally turned her head to see what Zesshi Zetsumei was up to? The result... she saw Zesshi Zetsumei directly rush into the corner where the person was hiding. After a muffled scream, there was no movement for a long time.
Ellie walked over, utterly confused, then saw an even more bewildering scene.
She saw Zesshi Zetsumei, covered in blood, looking at Ellie with a slightly morbid smile, and on the ground lay Holy Hymn, whose face was filled with terror, tears, and snot, and whose stomach had a hole in it.
In this state, she probably wouldn't survive, right?
"This way, no one will know your true state, so you don't have to leave, right?" Zesshi Zetsumei said with a smile.
Eek! Zesshi Zetsumei has broken! Ellie thought with considerable panic in her heart.
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