I love time travel the most!

"By the way, I also saw a stronghold in the [Robul Holy Kingdom]. Has 'Moon' opened a shop there?"

"I am deeply sorry, Master. Because I had not heard from you for so long, I was extremely worried and therefore dispatched 'Moon' to the [Robul Holy Kingdom] to establish a new base, hoping to gather information. Please punish me."

"It's alright. It's thanks to establishing a base that I was able to send messages to the kingdom; otherwise, I would have been stuck there for a long time. You did a great job."

"You flatter us. We belong to our master and are willing to offer you everything!"

Her fanatical gaze was somewhat unsettling. Despite appearing to be an elegant, gentle, and mature woman, she became incredibly fervent when discussing the church.

Why did the Axis Church, which was clearly a legitimate church, become like this? Even Kobayashi didn't know the answer to this question, and after thinking about it for a long time, he could only attribute it to the goddess.

Speaking of the church...

"How is the establishment of the new church going?"

"It went very smoothly. Because it was built on the outskirts of the capital, the nobles had no reason to criticize it, and even if some did come to cause trouble, they were quickly driven away. However..."

"how?"

"Due to the abolition of slavery by the Golden Princess, the number of refugees has increased significantly, putting a heavy burden on the church."

"...Build two more churches on the outskirts of the capital. Let 'Moon' raise the funds without affecting business. If it's not enough, let me know, and I'll go to my brother."

Lin rubbed his temples.

Building a church may sound simple, but it involves a lot of things, such as money, land, and people. Not to mention that the church being built is an extremely sensitive topic that can easily stir up people's emotions.

It seems I need to go find the Golden Princess and ask her to think of a solution.

There is a high probability that your request will be granted.

The nobles must have been furious about the abolition of slavery, and their decision to leave the scattered slaves unattended was simply to let them disrupt the capital and put pressure on the royal family.

The fact that they were not afraid of nobles and were able to accept slaves was self-evident. Similarly, the Axis Church was able to take this opportunity to vigorously develop its church, creating a win-win situation.

Establishing a "flower" for coordinating church information.

"Birds" that gather and spy on secret intelligence.

All members possess formidable "Wind" power at Tier 3.

The "Moon" is skilled at making money through trade.

Four clandestine units under his command, along with the openly recognized Axis cult, constitute his accumulation over twelve years.

As for why it's named after flowers, birds, wind, and moon? I don't know, it's just that these four characters are particularly clear in the goddess's oracle.

At this time there was a knock on the door.

The two of them shut their mouths at the same time.

"Lord Lin, the banquet is ready."

Hagen's voice came from outside the door.

Since getting married and having children five years ago, Reibourn has placed great importance on family ties, and every day at dinner, the whole family must be present without exception.

"I understand, I'll go now."

He responded, and the conversation with the maid came to an end.

I discovered that writing Ainz Ooal Gown was extremely difficult. Normally, a chapter takes 2-3 hours, but a chapter of Ainz Ooal Gown took a whopping 6 hours! There were all sorts of proper nouns and complex relationships. I had to go back and forth to check the information and confirm it repeatedly. At the same time, I had to write it in an interesting way and not make the writing style as dark as the original. To be honest, it was mind-boggling.

Chapter 446 The League of the Disillusioned

Francia Palace can be roughly divided into three buildings: one is the residence of guards and knights, another is their training ground, and the largest one is the residence of the royal family.

The design of the royal palace was exquisite, dazzling, and seemed to sparkle.

The polished corridor was spotless, and the shimmering glass dome scattered sunlight into clusters that looked like stars. Gold leaves dotted the walls, and the murals around the perimeter were lifelike, creating an atmosphere of magnificent luxury.

The noblemen and women in the hall were all dressed in gorgeous clothes and wore bright jewelry. They gathered in small groups based on their factions, either whispering or talking loudly.

This place is filled with an atmosphere of extravagance and debauchery.

Even though there are still people in the kingdom struggling to survive, the nobles are still squandering their wealth.

He simply couldn't bring himself to say it...

After all, this banquet was held for him... no, to be precise, it was held for the returning delegation, the delegation from the Holy Kingdom of Lobul.

For a weak kingdom, hosting a foreign delegation is something it's worthwhile to put on a show, even if it means going above and beyond. It's a matter of national pride and a way to flex its muscles.

However, even though he was of noble birth, he still couldn't accept this kind of hypocritical situation.

Holding a glass of red wine, I leaned against the edge of the balcony.

Away from the hustle and bustle, be a quiet and handsome man.

However, instead of concealing himself by hiding on the balcony, his unconventional behavior attracted the attention of many nobles.

Sunlight shone on his light blue, tousled hair, and a gentle smile graced his face. His perfectly fitted white and blue priest's robe exuded a tranquil and refreshing aura.

This aura, so different from the rumors and cheap tricks, drew seductive glances from many noble ladies in the hall, while also irritating the noble gentlemen.

So much so that——

"Hey, look over there."

"That's... the second young master of the Bat family?"

"Tch, just a down-on-his-luck guy."

bat?

That's really awful.

They were referring to Reibourn.

The reason it has this title is probably because someone discovered it during a meeting with royalty and it got out.

Although the matter was suppressed under the pretext of the "royal faction" attacking the "aristocratic faction," once the seeds of doubt were sown, they would take root and sprout.

"You're getting too close to royalty, brother."

She let out a soft sigh.

As for why bats are used as a metaphor, that brings us to the fable of "bats, birds, and beasts."

Five years ago, Marquis Reibourn was indeed an ambitious leader of the aristocratic faction, but after getting married and having children, he skillfully maneuvered between the royal faction and the aristocratic faction.

However, he did this not to play both sides and side with whichever side offered the most benefit. Rather, it was to minimize the kingdom's manpower and maintain a delicate balance of power within the country to prevent other kingdoms from taking advantage of the situation. That's why he racked his brains to maintain this balance of power.

How could these selfish and self-serving people understand their brother's good intentions?

"call--"

He exhaled slightly, his expression even more melancholy than before, naturally attracting the attention of the noble ladies even more. And just as he was admiring himself alone—

"Lin, what are you doing here?"

"Commander G. G. Storonov, and little brother Klem."

Two soldiers walked towards us.

One of them was best described as tough and sturdy. This man was as tough as iron, his rock-like face wrinkled and looked older than his actual age. However, his strong, bulging muscles proved that this man was no ordinary person.

The other young soldier was far less impressive than him, but his resolute gaze and upright posture demonstrated how dedicated he was to his duty as a guard.

The two of them were also very conspicuous.

Not only were one of them the kingdom's warrior captain and the other the princess's guard, but at the banquet where everyone was dressed in gorgeous clothes and wearing bright jewels, the two of them were wearing armor, with Clem wearing exquisite mithril armor.

"You two seem to have a lot of free time. Are you on your job protecting the royal family?"

"It's over. After all, the King and the delegation also have matters to discuss, so it's not convenient for us to be present."

Following his gaze, one could see the king and the members of the delegation walking towards the room next door. Their departure midway through the banquet must mean they had important matters to discuss.

Hopefully, their return visit wasn't to arrange a match.

If that were the case, he would have to consider leaving this kingdom and living in another one.

"Really? So the bragging part is over?"

"Showing off?"

"Look, the only thing we can offer the Holy Kingdom is our renowned warrior captain, who is praised as the strongest among the neighboring countries. How could His Majesty possibly let this opportunity slip by?"

"...Don't joke around."

After saying that, the two of them laughed at the same time.

Despite the significant age gap, Lin, G.D. Storonov, and Klem have a very good relationship.

Perhaps it was because the three of them were ostracized by the nobles of the capital. Unbeknownst to them, they formed an alliance of the downtrodden.

"Clem, your armor is very eye-catching."

"Thank you for the compliment! This was a gift from Princess Lana, so I cherish it very much."

That's not what I meant. Never mind, it's nothing.

Compared to the second son of the Reborn family and the Kingdom's Warrior Captain, Clem, who had no one to rely on, was in a more miserable situation. If it weren't for Princess Lana backing him up, he would probably have been targeted even more.

No, perhaps it's because of Princess Lana that he's hated by the knights, guards, and even the maids. The more he's taken care of, the more hostile he becomes, thus trapping him in a vicious cycle.

"You've had it tough too, little Clem."

"No, I'm fine! For Princess Lana, I'll accept whatever treatment I'm given!"

The boy's face was tense, his chest puffed out, and he placed his hand on his chest, his gratitude for his master evident.

The other two, hearing what he said, could only shake their heads helplessly at the earnest young soldier.

Then--

“Gazef, the nobles who secretly plotted against you will soon receive their due punishment.”

"Forest……"

"How can they let their friends get away with this without paying a price? They need to understand firsthand what a foolish thing they did. Don't worry, I'll do it very discreetly."

"Please don't go too far."

Gödel Stroronov sighed slightly. He understood how terrifying the seemingly gentle man before him could be when angry, and the reason for this was simply because he had attacked his friend.