Anime Crossover: My Cheat Code is Myself

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Although she had a strange premonition that Aura seemed to be mocking her, she couldn't find any evidence.

I just feel a bit itchy on my head, like something is growing inside.

Ignoring this minor incident, Xia Yan continued:

"...The intelligence gathering for exploring the new world will be entrusted to..." His gaze turned to Suzuki Satoru.

The red dot in the other person's eyes brightened instantly, and they nodded almost imperceptibly, their firm attitude giving the impression that they wanted to join the Party.

Xia Yan nodded affirmatively. "You can take charge of it, Demiurge!" ???

Suzuki Satoru tilted his head and slowly typed a question mark.

He had assumed that Xia Yan was looking at him because he was about to hand over the task of compiling the intelligence to him.

After all, he was quite good at intelligence gathering, and he had found the locations of many rare resources in the game from free forums.

But to his surprise, after Xia Yan replied with an affirmative emoji, he actually handed the task over to Demiurge.

This immediately plunged him into confusion.

But it's like wanting to learn PK skills from Bu Niu Meng.

Asking questions when you don't understand, and seeking professional advice from experts, has always been a fine tradition of Satoru Suzuki.

"I don't intend to set any specific level you must reach, but I will give you one month to use the demonic command bestowed upon you by the Supreme Being to dig out information about this world by any means necessary!"

"I believe you will not disappoint the Supreme Beings you respect."

After Xia Yan finished speaking, he received a very positive promise from Demiurge, but before he could give any feedback, he received another private message from Suzuki Satoru.

"Hey, Xia Yansang, the way you're looking at me, doesn't it mean you want me to handle the intelligence work...?"

"Huh? Why would you have such a thought?" Xia Yan tilted his head, equally puzzled.

"As a ruler, you must learn to delegate all the work. It's best not to keep any specific tasks for yourself and just wait to see the results."

"I think you're just trying to get me to follow my train of thought!"

"Ah! I see, I see! I understand now!"

Seeing that Suzuki Satoru seemed to have learned the way of kingship and lowered his head thoughtfully, Xia Yan then looked at Demiurge, who had been left aside while replying to Suzuki Satoru's private message, but still maintained a respectful attitude without the slightest impatience.

"I've thought about what kind of reward I should give you, and this is definitely the most suitable one!"

As he spoke, Xia Yan reached out and groped in mid-air.

His hand seemed to have plunged into the air as if it had been submerged in a lake, disappearing into thin air as if it had vanished into thin air.

The next moment, a beautifully designed ring set with red crystals appeared in his palm.

"The Ring of Ainz Ooal Gown!"

Demiurge excitedly uttered the name, his voice even trembling slightly.

His previously squinted eyes snapped open instantly, revealing spherical, gem-like eyes that had been cut countless times and were previously hidden by his glasses.

"Lord Nidhogg, what merit do I possess! How could I possibly accept such a thing—"

"Since it's from me, accept it! Are you going to refuse the Supreme's reward or go against my decision?"

"No, how could I dare!"

Excited heart, trembling hands.

Demiurge solemnly accepted the ring Xia Yan handed him with both hands. The upward curve of the corners of his mouth was even harder to press down than the machine gun of a level 90 reinforced armor.

It felt as if a wish that had been pursued for four whole seasons had suddenly been fulfilled, making life seem more complete.

The other guardians also began to breathe heavily, their eyes brimming with envy.

However, they dared not feel the slightest bit of jealousy.

This is because it was a reward personally given to Demiurge by Xia Yan, the supreme ruler!

To feel jealousy over this is also a form of disrespect to the Supreme Being!

“This ring isn’t just a reward for this mission, Demiurge.”

"It can only be considered an advance reward for you! With your intelligence, you should be able to figure out why I entrusted this task to you."

"You won't let me down, will you!"

Upon hearing Xia Yan's words, Demiurge suppressed his excitement, pondered for half a second, and then revealed a look of shock and utter admiration on his face.

"Truly worthy of being the Supreme Being, the master we guardians admire most! To have such a grand ambition!"

"Your subordinate will do everything in his power! Even if it means being shattered to pieces, I will live up to your expectations!"

Xia Yan nodded in satisfaction. This feeling of understanding everything so easily was incredibly comforting to him.

"I believe in your loyalty and ability. There's no need to risk your life. In the end, it's just a game. If we encounter any unsolvable problems, I will naturally step in to sweep everything away."

"But before that, I look forward to you giving me a wonderful performance!"

"How merciful! I will certainly not fail Your Majesty's mercy and compassion!" Demiurge said with boundless fervor.

"We will certainly not fail the Supreme Being's kindness and mercy!" Although they did not understand the encrypted communication between the two, the other guardians still repeated Demiurge's words in unison to express their determination.

“Very good!” Xia Yan nodded and shifted his gaze to the pure white demon, who was as pure and beautiful as a goddess.

"Albedo."

She lowered her head, her expression solemn as if listening to a divine decree.

"Demiurges will be in charge of the outside work during this period, so all the matters inside the Great Tomb will naturally fall on your shoulders."

"With your domestic administration skills, managing several countries at the same time should be a piece of cake. I'm sure you won't disappoint me."

"Yes! Supreme Lord Nidhogg, my beloved master! I will certainly live up to your expectations!"

Chapter Twenty-Eight: The Big-Mouthed Gorilla and the Lamprey

Albedo's voice remained gentle, yet it conveyed a resounding sense of determination.

At the same time, the look in his eyes as he looked at Xia Yan was filled with a complex mix of love and lust.

Just like pink rose-flavored fruit puree, it makes people feel sweet and happy, but at the same time, it has a subtle decadent taste that ordinary people simply cannot resist.

However, Xia Yan is clearly not an ordinary person.

“Well said.” He first affirmed Albedo’s attitude.

Then, with a somewhat rough movement, he grabbed Albedo by one horn, making her raise her head to look at him, her eyes sparkling with pink hearts.

The other hand gently stroked her cheek, caressed the corner of her mouth, and even left a glistening thread as it moved away.

Xia Yan's lips curled up slightly.

"I believe in you, and I will cherish you, Albedo. I will give you the reward you desire, you understand, right..."

"Yes! My beloved master, the supreme ruler!"

Hearing this, which was less of a hint and more of an explicit statement, Albedo's voice became excited, completely losing its former gentleness and calmness.

This drew the attention of the other guardians.

Her mouth stretched all the way to her ears, and she laughed like a lovesick woman. She tried to control her expression several times, but all her attempts ended in failure.

Meanwhile, Suzuki Satoru, who had already grasped the principles of rulership from Natsuhiko's teachings, once again sent a private message to Natsuhiko requesting to communicate.

"Hey Xia Yansang, even though you're telling me to act like a ruler and delegate tasks, is it really appropriate for me to just sit around doing nothing?"

Before today, Suzuki Satoru was just a corporate slave whose labor was being ruthlessly exploited. Suddenly being given free time to exploit others was understandable, but not so easy to get used to.

Moreover, the excessive loyalty and obedience of these guardians gave him a sense of:

Everyone is working so hard, and I'm just reaping the benefits without doing anything. Doesn't that feel a bit unfair and guilty?

"Huh? Free? Why would you be free?" Xia Yan asked back in a private message.

"You've already issued the order; isn't that proof that you, as the ruler, are still working hard?"

"Furthermore, if you feel like you have nothing to do, you should find yourself some work, such as..."

He paused and then said:

"...testing skill effects, checking equipment functions, studying the rules of this world and how they differ from those in the game, and supervising the completion of the Guardians' duties, etc..."

As he spoke, Xia Yan once again transformed, turning into a tall and handsome dragon-man amidst the thick, dark mist.

“Alright,” he said, putting one arm around Medusa’s slender waist.

"Next, I will also study the differences in physiological structure between different races. As for Wu, he can arrange it himself and do whatever he wants. Since we can't change it, we should learn to enjoy it."

"The rest is up to you, Ghana~"

Leaving a dashing wave at everyone present, Xia Yan, with Medusa in his arms, disappeared from the spot.

Suzuki Satoru paused for a moment, then opened his mind again and fell into deep thought.

Xia Yansang's name must have a deeper meaning than just what the words themselves convey.

Skills, equipment, world rules, oversight...

That's right! He must be reminding me that the reason I have such a superior position over others is mainly due to my own strength!

That's why I was asked to study skills and equipment, as well as the differences between the rules of this world and the game!

The supervision work serves as a reminder that even if NPCs have shown loyalty, they still need to be supervised and vigilance cannot be relaxed!

As expected of Xia Yansang, his insight into the problem is so thorough, it's spot on! Moreover, he wasn't fooled by the NPC's appearance and maintained a high level of vigilance!

That's so reliable!

Alright! Since that's the case, I can't hold him back!

Having understood Xia Yan's true intentions, Suzuki Satoru, full of pride, addressed the kneeling guardians:

"...Gentlemen, now that you have received your orders, go and fulfill your duties! From now on, continue to be loyal to your posts."

After leaving those words, Suzuki Satoru departed via teleportation using the power of the Ring of Ainz Ooal Gown, amidst the deep nods and kneeling farewells of the Guardians.

After feeling the pressure that had almost pressed their heads into the ground disappear, the guardians still got up one by one.

The solemn atmosphere only completely relaxed after someone let out a relieved sigh.