[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-overlord-the-multiverse":3,"chapter-overlord-the-multiverse-overlord-the-multiverse-chapter-313":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Overlord: The Multiverse",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1600827,2069,"Chapter 313: Small Talk","overlord-the-multiverse-chapter-313",313,"\u003Cp>I returned to the Demon Slayer world, stepping through the portal as the familiar surroundings came into view. The air was crisp, carrying the faint scent of wisteria in the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I walked into the Butterfly Mansion’s courtyard, I noticed two familiar figures waiting for me—Shalltear and Lupusregina. They had just returned from Nazarick, and from the way Shalltear stood with her arms crossed and a small frown on her face, it was clear she had something on her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My Lord,\" Shalltear greeted, her crimson eyes locking onto mine with an unreadable expression. \"I heard that Akeno came to see you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I raised an eyebrow slightly. \"And who told you that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Albedo,\" she answered, her tone flat, though I could sense the irritation behind it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, it was Albedo. That woman always had her ways of knowing everything that happened regarding me. It was almost amusing. Almost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Akeno came to see me,\" I admitted, offering a small shrug. \"But she left already.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shalltear’s frown didn’t ease. If anything, it deepened, and I could see the slight twitch at the corner of her lips as she lowered her gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed, deciding to move the conversation along. \"Where were you, Shalltear?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At my question, she visibly tensed. It was subtle, but I had spent enough time around her to notice. She quickly looked down, her hands balling into small fists at her sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing, my lord,\" she replied, her voice steady, but I could tell she was lying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That response alone told me everything. Shalltear was never the type to lie unless it was something she was ashamed of or trying to hide from me. If I pressed her directly, she would answer me without hesitation—after all, she was bound to me. But I wasn’t interested in forcing the truth out of her. She was more than just a subordinate to me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, I turned to Lupusregina, who had been standing silently beside her, observing the exchange with mild amusement. \"Lupus,\" I said, my tone casual. \"Where was she?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lupusregina blinked, then chuckled softly. \"Shalltear-sama was drinking, my Lord,\" she said without hesitation. \"She was upset that she couldn’t help you fight Akaza, so she drowned her frustration in alcohol.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let out a small sigh, finally understanding the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shalltear’s frustration made sense now. She had always taken pride in her strength, in being one of my strongest warriors. The fact that I had gone to battle without her—and had even used a super-tier spell to prolong the fight—must have left her feeling useless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shalltear,\" I said, my voice softer than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She remained silent, still looking at the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You do know,\" I continued, stepping closer to her, \"that there is nothing in this world that I cannot defeat, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She flinched slightly, but I pressed on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I fought Akaza, it was my wish,\" I explained. \"That’s also why I used super-tier magic to extend the battle. Not because I needed help, but because I wanted to enjoy the fight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Shalltear lifted her head, her crimson eyes searching mine for any hint of deception. When she found none, she bit her lip before exhaling heavily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand, my lord,\" she murmured, though I could tell she was still upset with herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I reached out and placed a hand on top of her head, ruffling her silvery hair gently. \"Good. Then don’t waste your time sulking. You’re stronger than that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes widened slightly at the unexpected gesture before a faint smile played at her lips. \"...Yes, my lord.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lupusregina chuckled beside us. \"You really are hopeless when it comes to Alex-sama, huh, Shalltear-sama?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shalltear shot her a glare, but it lacked any real heat. I smirked, stepping back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now then,\" I said, glancing at both of them. \"Let’s move on. I didn’t return just to talk about past battles.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shalltear straightened, her usual confidence returning. \"Of course, my Lord. What’s our next course of action?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well,\" I mused, glancing toward the horizon. \"There’s still plenty to do in this world. And I have a feeling things are about to get even more interesting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>~~~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(One Piece volume is ongoing on my Patreon. If You are interested join and enjoy more that 200+ Chapters.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can join my Patreon for 3$. Around 200+ advanced Chapters on my Patreon. I posted some exclusive NFSW on each R-18 Chapter for you to enjoy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Support me through my Patreon. 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