How did you bunch of silly group members also time travel?

A recap of the previous episode.

Because of its enormous size, it was abandoned by the ultimate villain of this world, Ainz Ooal Gown, and kept at its base in the Great Tomb of Nazarick. It could only go out for a stroll when it was needed, and the Tyrannosaurus Rex was almost suffocating from being cooped up.

Ever since encountering that damned adventurer, its life has been anything but smooth. It's as if those two words have rolled out of its life. First, it was forced to leave the canyon stronghold where it had lived for a year, then it was forced to become the ultimate villain's mount, then it was stabbed in the back at the Adventurers' Guild and its system became unusable, and now it's almost driven crazy by this.

Moreover, compared to the steady improvement of the previous year, the past few weeks have seen almost no improvement.

The thought that it was an undercover agent in the ultimate villain's stronghold, and that it would have to overthrow this super power sooner or later, made it restless and its anxiety level explode.

Fortunately, something happened recently.

When the Tyrannosaurus Rex finished its dinner, Aura Bella Fiora, the Nazarick guardian responsible for feeding it, and her brother received a signal to gather in the hall to discuss matters.

It slipped through the cracks by leveraging its role in the previous operation and was able to participate in that meeting.

Although Tyrannosaurus Rex couldn't obtain specific information due to her identity, the result was clear: Shalltear Bloodfallen, a Floor Guardian who was on a secret mission, had gone missing and defected from Nazarick for unknown reasons. Moreover, she was one of the most powerful Floor Guardians, making the matter extremely serious.

So, in order to find its counterpart, the Tyrannosaurus Rex successfully won this opportunity to go out and was given some life-saving equipment before being allowed to go out for some fresh air.

While I'm happy to have secured this opportunity to get some fresh air, well...

'I don't even know what that traitorous guardian smells like. I only have a photo, which is making it very difficult for me to find him...' Tyrannosaurus Rex was in a dilemma.

Because no information about Shalltear had ever been recorded, Tyrannosaurus Rex's plan to find the vampire had been far from ideal.

Although she tried various methods to gather suspicious information from humans, the mission Ainz Ooal Gown gave Shalltear was a covert operation, almost entirely conducted in sparsely populated areas, which made progress even less successful.

Having traversed half the kingdom, from the border to the capital, the Tyrannosaurus Rex found nothing.

'Even if I wanted to frame that damned adventurer, I'd have to find Shalltear first. Ideally, I'd be able to reach an agreement with the rebellious Shalltear and work together to overthrow Ainz Ooal Gown's rule...' But the plan got stuck on the first step: finding Shalltear.

It was incredibly careless of me not to record Shalltear's scent and aroma.

Because Shalltear was always closely vying for the position of the main heroine with a succubus when the ultimate villain Ainz Ooal Gown was present, Tyrannosaurus Rex always thought that those two would never betray him, so he never recorded it.

Unexpectedly, before its main target, Demiurge, could even make any moves, this seemingly least likely rebellious vampire turned against it first, something the Tyrannosaurus Rex hadn't anticipated.

But this is for the best, as it means that this ultimate villainous force isn't a monolithic entity. If we find Shalltear, persuade her, and eventually contact Demiurge, working together with this traitor from within, even without the system's assistance, we should still have a chance to overthrow the Great Tomb of Nazarick.

After all, if they could find an opportunity to isolate Ainz Ooal Gown, Tyrannosaurus Rex didn't believe that Demiurge and Shalltear wouldn't be able to surround and kill him.

After that, all we need to do is get Demiurge and Shalltear to help us deal with that damned adventurer.

'But thinking about it now is useless; the important thing is to find Shalltear as soon as possible...'

The Tyrannosaurus Rex sighed.

Right now, there's no other effective way but to search using the most cumbersome method. As long as Shalltear cannot be found, the things it's plotting will remain elusive.

Unless I find a way to kill that damned adventurer and unlock the system to embark on the path to becoming stronger again, continuing like this will only make overthrowing the ultimate villainous faction, the Great Tomb of Nazarick, a pipe dream forever.

'Hmm?' Suddenly, the Tyrannosaurus Rex's nose twitched as it caught a familiar scent.

It is Demiurge, the most closely watched member in the Great Tomb of Nazarick, the demon Demiurge.

Just now, with its sense of smell and Kagura's Mind's Eye, Tyrannosaurus Rex discovered that Demiurge had run into the royal capital, and that he was gathering with the other guardians somewhere in the capital, except for Ainz Ooal Gown.

'Looks like Shalltear has betrayed us, and this traitor is getting impatient too~' The Tyrannosaurus Rex's eyes darted around, thinking that now was a good opportunity.

Although Shalltear has not yet been found, Ainz Ooal Gown is the main force in terms of combat power, and Demiurge alone is far from enough to fight against him.

But this time, Demiurge carried Ainz Ooal Gown on his back and also brought along many other Guardians.

Tyrannosaurus Rex wouldn't believe that the guardians who acted with Demiurge weren't on Demiurge's side.

In other words, even without Shalltear, Demiurge's fighting strength is definitely not weak. Even if one of them can't contend with Ainz Ooal Gown, what if one isn't enough, then two, and if two aren't enough, then three?

Then it was inevitable that Ainz Ooal Gown's rule would be overthrown!

After thinking for a moment, Tyrannosaurus Rex abandoned its plan to continue searching for Shalltear and began to stealthily advance towards the capital, while trying its best to attract only Demiurge's attention.

It's likely that those following Demiurge were on Demiurge's side, but what if there were spies among them? Therefore, the Tyrannosaurus Rex dared not gamble.

Besides, once a consensus is reached with the leader, there's no need for the lower-level staff to participate.

'The biggest problem now is how to get Demiurge's attention?' The night was quiet, and the Tyrannosaurus Rex outside the city gazed at the capital, which still had only a few lights, and fell into deep thought.

Its size is so large that even the slightest movement of it is considered a monster invasion.

We don't want to attract Demiurge's attention only to end up being attacked by a large number of adventurers and abandoned by Demiurge.

Therefore, finding a way to approach Demiurge without being detected by humans became one of the most difficult tasks for Tyrannosaurus Rex.

I just hate that the system is unusable, and I can't take a Transformation Pill to participate in activities.

‘Damn it! ’

Chapter 101 Miss Fox is really craving this melon

"Ah~ Hah~ Hmm?!"

Miss Fox, who had just finished her routine day of training, suddenly felt a surge of energy. It was as if something inside her body had been opened, an invisible door had been overturned, an engine roared, and she arrived in a new world!

Her spiritual energy surged dramatically, and "burp~" her previously effortless control over it rapidly declined. While the fox girl felt incredibly full, it also brought a profound unease about the loss of control. This feeling was stronger than whenever she reached the fifth level before. Although the surge in power was pleasant, the unease about the decreased control was equally intense.

Miss Fox can't sleep now; she's much more awake.

Opening the skill tree interface, three skills are brightly lit up in the level 20 column: Judgment Shield, Guardian Deer, and Great Will. This is indeed an upgrade.

Without any warning, premonition, or inspiration, and unlike the arduous and life-threatening breakthroughs depicted in novels, the breakthrough occurred while the protagonist was still half asleep.

"Thinking about it this way, I suddenly had a bad feeling." She studied the three new skills on the skill tree, digesting their usage. Miss Fox opened the window, letting the cool midnight breeze flow into the room, causing her long golden hair to flutter behind her along with the curtains.

If she were wearing a silk nightgown right now, she would certainly look beautiful to outsiders, but she doesn't like sleeping in clothes. Therefore, she is nude.

Because it was a celestial event, Miss Fox carefully controlled the extent of her exposure; her chest and below were well below the windowsill. Hmm, perhaps below the neck was more appropriate.

"Whoo~"

While it's unlikely she'd make eye contact with anyone at midnight, Miss Fox only enjoys nudity; she's not an exhibitionist. She won't give anyone a chance to catch her in the act.

As for benefits and such, you can just eat them yourself.

"Hmm~" Leaning against the window, the cool midnight breeze seeped through the cracks, making Miss Fox feel refreshed all over. Her anxiety about her decreased control over spiritual power had calmed down a bit, but it was still a thorn in her side, and the more she thought about it, the less she could sleep.

It needs to be dealt with properly so that her spiritual power can be restored to its former state of complete control before she can feel at ease.

"I'm too controlling, that's not good." But she doesn't want to change.

As some utterly despicable vampire once said, everyone lives to overcome anxiety and fear in order to live with a clear conscience. Whether it's striving for fame and fortune, dominating others, or making money, it's all for peace of mind. Marriage or making friends is also for peace of mind.

Her sense of security comes from the fact that she has complete control over everything she does; only complete control can make her feel at ease.

"Speaking of which, isn't this wind a bit too strong?" Although the midnight wind is cool, it's definitely unusually strong to be blowing hair so wildly right now.

Yes, thick, beautiful hair.

If a bald guy joins the group one day, maybe she'll get a chance to jump around. Anyway, the time travel function isn't enabled, so she doesn't believe she'll be chased down and spanked.

Forget it, don’t think about this anymore.

Just relax here, take a nap when you're sleepy, and starting to work on the problem of controlling spiritual energy tomorrow is more important than anything else.

And I must say, in this other world without incandescent lights, the night sky is just like the one I remember from my childhood, filled with countless stars. I don't know how long it's been since I've seen a night sky like that.

Under the cover of night, this retro-style European city has a unique charm for Miss Fox.

Especially the most central and magnificent palace in the entire city. Miss Fox's room had a great vantage point; looking out the window, the castle was shrouded in a hazy, dreamlike atmosphere, creating a rather pleasing effect. It was the perfect backdrop for daydreaming. "Huh? I can actually see the reliefs on the palace walls?" Before drifting off into a daze, Miss Fox was surprised to find her eyesight had become incredibly sharp.

Just like the clairvoyant red archer in the old version who always wanted to kill himself, he could roughly see some details on the distant castle by the light of the moon.

But it would be great if it were the new version of Clairvoyance.

Perhaps then we could clearly see Princess Lana discussing something with a man in a suit who is clearly not Clem at her window, unlike now where we can only see what they are talking about, but have no idea what the matter is.

That's such a pity, we have something to gossip about but can't enjoy it.

Especially this kind of thing—both of them are dressed formally and seriously, staying up late at night, and Princess Lana, who was extremely enthusiastic towards Clem during the day, even wore light makeup. This gossip is just too tempting.

Who knows, we might even get to see a live broadcast next.

"It's a pity there's no sound, because sound is the essence." It's especially like being in bed with your parents watching TV outside.

Just thinking about it is incredibly exciting.

Speaking of which, I should find a chance to apologize to Clem tomorrow, and then make him a green hat as an apology gift. It was really rude of me to say he had no talent when we met during the day. Seeing how pitiful he is, I should be nicer to him in the future, right?

"Perhaps we can try and see if Clem has any talent for cultivation." Guinea pig number one, Brian, has almost perfected the process of drawing qi into the body, and it's about time to expand the scope of the experiment. Including Clem in the guinea pig list isn't out of the question.

However, Miss Fox has a higher opinion of Lahagi, the captain of Blue Rose. She's young, undeveloped, and resilient...

Cough!

Please don't misunderstand, this isn't some weird hentai statement, it's just a simple hentai thought... no, what she actually meant was that Lajus and Brian are both warriors in the "hero" category, but Lajus is younger and has more potential, so she just favors her more.

So please don't misunderstand!

"Ah, no, the more I think about it, the more I care!" She took out a few more peaches and started munching on them, but even though the peaches from Gensokyo were as delicious as they were, Miss Fox now found them tasteless.

Princess Lana's conversation with the unidentified man in the suit is clearly getting better, and it's estimated that it won't be long before it takes a dramatic turn.

The problem is that she's too far away, and the curtains at Princess Lana's house keep popping up, which is really annoying and disruptive to watching the show.

I really, really, really want to be there and witness this drama unfold!

Why don't we just go to the scene and watch the drama unfold!

Miss Fox's mind went blank for a moment, and a wonderful idea popped into her head.

"Oh ho! That's a great idea!" Miss Fox exclaimed excitedly as she finished dressing.

Nothing can stop the onlookers from getting away!

Even if being caught gossiping about royalty might get me wanted by the kingdom, it doesn't matter. Let's see if we can find Miss Fox then.

Besides, this other world isn't just one kingdom; at worst, we can just escape with Little White Mouse Number One and the Big Hamster.

So I did it as soon as I thought of it.

I leaned out of the window and looked around. Hmm, good. Apart from a strange big head sticking out of the city gate, there was no one else around.

"Going to eat some melon seeds~" With a leap, Miss Fox's figure disappeared into the night.

Chapter 102 Aizen's Father is Well Adapted to His Role

It was late at night, the moon wasn't dark, but the wind was quite strong.

Miss Fox is already close to the palace.

There are still guards here, with soldiers patrolling. It seems that because they haven't been able to catch Gou Qingshan yet, the patrol intervals are very short, and there are quite a few patrolmen. Moreover, the patrolling soldiers are in good spirits, obviously well adapted to the upside-down day-night life, and are personnel specifically used for night patrols.

However, none of this mattered to Miss Fox. She paid no attention to it. As long as she wanted to, there was no place she couldn't go.

Except for places that require going upstairs.

"With my superb stealth skills, I'm going to infiltrate the palace again tonight. It would be a shame not to bring along a silver-haired thief gang. Although I'm blond, only the leader of the silver-haired thief gang, [Young Man], is blond, so it doesn't matter~" Miss Fox had extremely high self-confidence.

Stealth is about not being detected. From this perspective, whether you kill everyone who discovers you or remain completely undetected, isn't that a form of superior stealth?

So, Miss Fox is a master of stealth.

"However, I'm different from the Silver-Haired Thieves. I'm just here to enjoy the show. I don't need to break through to the princess's room. As long as I get close from the outside, my hearing is good enough to hear everything..."

"Oh wait, if I don't go in, won't I be able to find the nobleman's notebook like my assistant?"

"No, that's not right. Shouldn't the nobles in this world be very proper?"

"Anyway, there probably aren't any more scripts out. I'd better go eat some melon seeds first. I've already wasted a lot of time coming here; they might have already started the main event..."

Muttering to herself, Miss Fox ignored the soldiers passing by, even when she accidentally bumped into them, she simply walked straight under the princess's room without paying any attention.

She'd been craving this melon ever since she discovered it. No one could stop her from enjoying it; nobody.

Apart from force majeure...

When Miss Fox confidently took the longest route based on her memory and finally reached the area below Princess Lana's room, she saw a guy in a suit standing by the window. Suddenly, a pair of wings that looked like those of a mammal of the order Chiroptera sprouted out, making people not want to get close, and he leaped away.

Gone.

After going through all that trouble to finally get to the scene, they told her the melons were gone!?

No way, that guy with the wings of a mammal (Chiroptera) is way too fast! And shouldn't Her Highness be quarantined?

Others get sick after eating it, and you're basically showing an animal channel in springtime. You're bound to get a severe infection.

"No way, I'm definitely going to eat this melon!"

Since we can't get into the gossip about the princess and the commoner knight visiting the nobleman at night, we can at least get into the gossip that follows, right?