PA Secret Story

The Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick, within the Treasury.

Countless gorgeous treasures rest here, in a place with an ocean of gold coins.

Further in [this treasure trove] therein lied a single room. It was a rustically made room with the feeling of a burial chamber. Something like a single stone tabernacle in the rooms center. [“Seihitsu”; God's camping tent with VERY specific instructions or Ark of the Covenant]. On the surrounding walls were bags of gold coins, and Pandora's Actor was looking in one such bag.

This was a room used to manage the expenses/finances of Nazarick.

Guild bases depending on their size and how they were armed, usually consumed gold coins. For instance, the self-sufficiency ratio [/rate; “ritsu”] link [to the expenditures]. And the Great Tomb of Nazarick was no exception. Basically one position was, Nazarick was similar to a World Item and Cash-shop Item. Moreover, the spawning of undead monsters was common, but the expenses [for this] were budgeted [held down is more literal; “osaerarete”] nearly non-existent.

[TN: Recall that one World Item auto spawned demons continuously]

However nonetheless in the case of the activation of traps to defend against external threats, that depending on the level of the activated trap a pre-determined amount of gold coins would vanish. Pandora's Actor secretly managed [that system].

“There is no problem with this level of financial spending.”

In regards to the confirmation of an attack on Nazarick, he would hasten to activate defensive traps, but it seemed not to be a big deal. No, it was impossible to penetrate Nazarick that was protected by World Items with external attacks. However, nonetheless the second defensive barrier was not bypassed [“bougyo kekkai”]. The first defensive barrier had reacted several times, but it was ignored since there was no meaning to be bothered by things of only that level of power.

“... so they broke through one of the 16 defensive barriers....very well. Maa, breaking through one of the defensive barriers [warrants] payback just as good in the form of a severe counterattack...Now then, let us examine the outcome.”

Pandora's Actor tipped his hat [“raised his glasses” but he doesn't have those in LN] and peered into the tabernacle. Within there was various items, including armor and swords. A knowledgeable person would know they bore the insignia of the Slane Theocracy.

“Both the armor and the swords are the same. Is there not a single acceptable item? ...They have almost no magical power, could there only be garbage...?”

Pandora's Actor entered the tabernacle picking out equipment with great elegance, storing the items into a sack as they [were taken out]. No matter how many were taken out and put in, the sack's size did not seem to change at all. It was like being sucked into a different dimension.

[TN: used “yoigen” or 4th dimension but...yeah].

“A copper coin....fumu?”

Pandora's Actor picked up one piece of currency with his long fingers, letting it shine under the light.

“Upon observation it is quite worn, bordering on being removed from circulation.

However.... it's unknown currency. Even if one does not have the hobby [of collecting coins], certainly the monetary value is not it's sole worth. It is something [worth] passing down to Ainz sama.”

[TN: “he really says on the verge of no longer being used”... but I hope you understand changes; changed grammar in the second line as well since it was clunky]

Thus another sack was taken out, throwing [the coin] inside.

“This is a ring... with an engraved name? Is it a wedding ring? ...It's not very pure metal...there is not much value even if we crush or refine it.... ”

[TN: Refine as is in melt out the impurities not polishing loll (I don't know why you want me to put a note bro); see metallurgy]

Casually he tosses [the ring] into the first bag. Finally a thin cloth was taken out, Pandora's Actor's non-existent face twitched.

“...Women's underwear...”

He pauses for a brief moment.

“...Previously worn too. However the value of such a thing is not so simply understood I think.”

Pandora's Actor tossed it into the second bag [he had on hand].

“Well that's how it should be [treated; “monodesu”].”

After finishing dividing up all the items, Pandora's Actor nods with satisfaction. He then proceeded to lift up the sack of items whose value was indeterminate.

“Now then, Ainz-sama will have to decide their value. Shall I take my leave with them in hand? ”

[TN: “motteikimasu”; I localized it a little with his character]

And thus Ainz was troubled how to determine the price of women's underwear, however it was an inconsequential story. Also Shalltear and Aura saw Ainz [resulting in] misunderstanding that he possessed such a preference [/hobby; “shumi”] , truly it was an inconsequential story. Finally when he was told he was being handed recently removed [underwear] Ainz flipped out , it was a perfectly inconsequential story.

Bonus-Maruyama-

Forest dwelling Wood Elves are light body weights probably because putting on weight was beneficial Wood Elves living on the grassland are no different from normal people [/same body types as normal humans; “ningenamidesu”]. Well, because they are Wood Elves they are flat-chested.

Bonus-Fanfiction I accidentally wrote Circa Volume 5

In a dark room within the Royal Capital, a door is slammed ever so slightly in frustration as a lone girl sits alone drinking tea, the faintest trace of a smile born with toying with insects.

Test successful. I knew this smirk would set her off. Maa~. I wonder when Climb will hurry up with his little walk. He just needs to show me those beautiful eyes.

As the Golden Princess sipped from her exquisite tea cup, there was a movement of shadows in the room despite there not being a change in lighting at all. Hearing a click on the window, Renner prepared herself for her "I'm scared of an intruder" routine and shifted in the seat to throw her tea and make a run to the Royal Guards. It was somewhat soon for this event to happen, but it would assuredly make Climb be more reluctant to take his beautiful eyes off her.

Demi: Please pardon me for the rude interruption Golden Princess Renner Vaiself. I ask only for a moment of your time since I myself have some rats to... dispose of from your garden.

Renner turned at the unexpectedly polite voice that ran contrary to the scenario. What she saw was... something not human. In a word, he was immaculately dressed, wearing attire from the far south she recognized as a "suit". His face had a smirk, but rather than feeling it was mocking her, Renner felt he was genuinely and sincerely expressing pleasantries.

Renner: Well... you are pardoned. Please have a seat. I'll hear out your business.

As Renner eyed the seat opposite her, making sure to pull-in Climb's seat into the table ensuring that he knew that one was off-limits, she remained unfazed by the stranger.

Demi: You have no need to worry Renner.

Renner raised an eyebrow at this as he continued to not use her full name, almost distancing her from her homeland's heritage.

So he plans not to recognize my social class or my offer. Well he'll be-

Demi: I will say this: you will not be successful treating me like the Neanderthals you usually associate with. Ah. Do not misconstrue that as an attack on your.... toy. I will not begrudge you of your preference.I know of others with similar inclinations.

Renner froze, dropping her facade. Although there was no threat, he somehow made her feel attacked.

Oh~ Someone that's not an-

Demi: That's right, I'm no idiot. Allow me to be blunt as I said. There are rats in your garden. I'm here to remove them. This is not for your sake. Those vermin bit the one Being they should not have. They may have crawled in the dark, none the wiser to their own folly, but their ignorance does not excuse such an abhorrent sin. This should not interfere with your little.... charade. Better yet, it should weaken the filthy brother and in-debt the clueless one to your aims.

At this provocation, rather than feel threatened, a sincere full faced smile spread on the Golden Princess' face, but it was far from one worthy of the title her moniker earned. Although sincere, it held a warmth similar to a sterile table rather than a gentle sun.

Though the subject matter was not what a beloved princess should discuss, the cadence in her voice changed to an odd but nonetheless sincere tone. Truthfully, any eavesdropper would claim someone other than the beloved Princess Renner was talking.

Renner: Why, that sounds wonderful. Do you require any help in dealing with that filth. Though it pains me to say, I don't have access to poison needed rid them from my flowers alone. It's high time they stopped gnawing at the buds in the flowerbeds however. I do know of a lonesome travelling doll and a doting father in snakeskin that could be of use to right the wrong they have committed.

The strange man, rather than alarmed only returned a sincere nod, as if perceiving the reaction to this extent.

Demi: You need not mind. It is my duty to deal with such trash as they are not worth a second more of thought for my Master. Feel free to use this... purge to your advantage. There will certainly be lots of smoke, yet your dog and dolls shall be fine. This I guarantee upon my master's name.

Renner: How delightful. I think I shall extend my thanks. Pray tell, may I give thanks and apologies for those mosquitoes that did not know their place to your Master?

At this, there was only the slightest pause from Demiurge. It was for less than a moment. Someone less perceptive would have missed it. Rather than weakness or confusion, it was only the pause one who devotedly served another with all their being would make. It was something Climb did often when considering what would be best done for her sake. Rather than sneer though, she smiled as someone like this reminded Renner of her Climb and that was never a bad thing.

Demi: That should not be necessary. Rats will be rats; their lot in life is to be poisoned like the plague and filth they are. Allow me to leave you with a playmate though. Let them know if matters... get obstructive and we shall endeavor to accommodate you as this is your garden. None of your current plays should be disturbed while we go about our business but I hope you understand that vermin extermination does not always go cleanly. None of those sacks of trash shall be free to wander ever again, this I swear.

Renner continued to smile. But it was not lost on her this man's anger and disgust could not be hidden. Instead of a sign of weakness though, maintaining his composure without his ire dwindling spoke volumes to the station of who he served and just how upset he was.

A shadow soon moved from the red-suited man's own into Renner's. For the first time, Renner realized there were more than one pair of eyes on her as the being bowed to her before disappearing. However, it did not trouble her in the least.

Renner: My, why thank you for the consideration. May I invite you to tea in the future? Though I may be just a spare of a princess, the Kingdom can be more than accommodating for helpful men like yourself.

A friendly smile with no sense of insincerity was on Renner's face as she made the offer. Rather than the fake invitations she sent, for the first time in her life she made one with pure innocence to someone she did not think was inferior to her.

Demi: A chance for tea would be delightful. You must grow tired of fools dancing around you. I do hope that you will visit our garden when the time comes, though tea before then is more than fine. We can guarantee even your puppy won't be forced to stay away from your table. Perhaps this simple one can introduce his sagacious Master when the time comes as he would appreciate your talents much more than this rotted garden.

For the first time, Renner raised her guard as the man she considered worthy of a mental spar so easily depreciated himself to another of his own volition.

To think, not only was there someone that was not a fool, there is another surrounded even more-so...

Renner: Why, how lovely. Even if this is unwarranted. Allow me to apologize again for rats here getting out of hand. Most certainly they should know better to come near one as exalted as your Master.

Demi: You needn't worry. Now is about time for your puppy to tell you of his day. Do not worry, he was with... an associate so he was in no danger. Consider it a token for having to deal with vermin in the middle of night in your own backyard without permission. Now, then I have pressing matters to address.