"Can Princess Renner really do it? Although her talents are indeed impressive!"
After hearing Renner's name, Gazef couldn't help but pause. He knew there were instances of queens ruling in this world. It wasn't that uncommon, even if it seemed like an ancient practice. After all, this was a fantastical era.
Moreover, some of the most powerful adventurers were women. Serious discrimination wasn't a significant issue in this world.
"Of course she can, Gazef. You underestimate this girl. Don't be fooled by her modest demeanor; it's a survival tactic."
"She doesn't have the martial strength to compete with her brothers directly, so she learned to hide her abilities and slowly plot for what she wants. Although her personality has some issues, she is undoubtedly the best choice to be this kingdom's ruler!"
Asahi said with a smile. Renner's abilities were unquestionable, though she was a face-changing woman and a bit of a yandere. But in terms of competence, those idiot princes couldn't compare to her.
"So that's the case. Given the princes' personalities, they might indeed target her. In that case, I'll go see her first!"
It has to be said that Gazef is very straightforward, so he was easily persuaded by Asahi. This was peculiar in itself as he was too upright and took things too seriously. Most people would have thought it over more carefully.
However, Asahi overlooked Gazef's trust in him. After being trained for over twenty years, Gazef and Brain fully understood how formidable Asahi was. They had come to regard him as their leader after so many years together. Since their leader had spoken, there was no room for doubt.
So after Gazef decided on this, he headed straight for the palace. As for Brian, Brain, he went to the plains where the Great Tomb of Nazarick would eventually appear, planning to wait there until its arrival.
The descent of the Great Tomb would be conspicuous. However, Ainz was indeed extremely cautious, as he buried the tomb and surrounded it with countless trees to conceal its presence.
Though it seemed like he was being paranoid, his vigilance was indeed commendable.
At least his caution was justified. In this world, there were no longer any of those players who had crossed over, but the items they left behind posed a significant problem. The fact that Shalltear was directly controlled illustrated the usefulness of Ainz's caution
The reason people say he was 'fighting with air' is because, as viewers of the anime, they know the specific circumstances of this world, making Ainz's extreme caution seem excessive. However, such vigilance often turns out to be life-saving.
Upon entering the palace, Gazef soon met with Renner. Being the straightforward person he was, Gazef couldn't hide any secrets and immediately expressed his willingness to support Renner's ascension to the throne. This left Renner stunned.
Even Renner, who was adept at masking her emotions, didn't know what expression to put on. In her opinion, Gazef was an upright individual who wouldn't get involved in the succession struggle. So she couldn't understand how he had figured her out.
"Warrior Captain, may I ask how you realized my intentions?"
There is a cold sweat on Renner's forehead. After all, her ability to mask her true intentions was her greatest asset. She always pretended to be harmless, which was her way of protecting herself. If people knew her true nature, she would be in danger.
Even though Gazef had pledged his allegiance to her, there was no telling if new crises might arise.
After hearing Renner's question, Gazef explained the matter about Asahi, the seer. This was something Asahi had deliberately allowed Gazef to disclose. Otherwise, given Renner's nature, it would take a lot of roundabout efforts to get to the point.
Now, it was straightforward. Either Renner would choose to become the next monarch or she would relinquish the opportunity entirely. It's such a simple choice. And given Renner's ambition, she wouldn't let anyone else take the throne.
"A seer, huh? That's quite a remarkable presence. So, Warrior Captain Gazef, could you introduce me to him?"
Renner asked with a smile, although this expression was just another one of her practiced expressions.
"Of course, I can. The prophet has already informed me regarding this, but he also said that he wouldn't come to meet you. If you want to see him, you'll need to go to him yourself!"
Gazef spoke frankly. But in his heart, he was somewhat surprised by Renner. Although he had only heard Asahi mention that Renner had the qualifications and abilities, seeing it firsthand confirmed her capabilities.
Now, Renner had dropped her previous facade, so Gazef finally realized just how much she had hidden. It was startling to see such a formidable presence in the royal family. Compared to the princes who fought tooth and nail for power, this princess was the real silent achiever.
Taking advantage of her identity as a woman, she had kept herself clean and utilized the infighting among the others to slowly build her own power. Even if she failed in the end, she wouldn't be in significant danger.
However, this approach left Renner without any cronies, and there's just Climb on her side.
But Climb was neither a strong warrior, nor a noble, nor a minister, in other words, he's very useless.
Now, with Gazef's allegiance, Renner felt more secure. But she still has to meet this so-called seer, because she knew that her secrets might already be known to him.
As long as the other party is really a seer, then her secrets can't be hidden, so she feels it is necessary for her to meet this seer.
Under Gazef's guidance, Renner left the palace directly. No one cared much about her departure, as she was practically invisible in the eyes of the princes. They wouldn't be concerned about a woman without any faction behind her.
Therefore, Renner's movements were largely unmonitored. She also had only a few guards with her, including Climb, who still didn't realize he was essentially a pet.
Renner, being a supreme yandere, would likely kill Climb without hesitation if he ever tried to leave her. Such individuals are extremely dangerous because their actions are unpredictable and often terrifying.