Islands of the Unknown and Chaos

 Islands of the Unknown and Chaos (未知と混沌の諸島) is a game event in Mass for the Dead that was released on August 17, 2023 to August 31, 2023.

Background
A solitary island connected by the activated 《Gate》. As the reclamation progressed, the hands of the investigation extended to the offshore of the solitary island... to the sea area beyond the unnatural thick fog. According to the information brought back by the advance unit, Albedo and Narberal recognized the value of going there, but――

Incident
One day while Albedo was working in the Guest Room, a piece of new arrived from a subordinate. It pertaining to a certain person with a ritual to consult with the Overseer in the near future. According to the summon messenger, the issue isn't something that needs to be rushed and relays that Albedo can raise it when she has spare time. That in mind the summon has another piece of news related to the report it has.

Albedo takes a document from the summon and after reading it agrees that the content isn't too pressing, but there are aspects to the issue that should be addressed as soon as possible. On how to respond, Albedo entertains the idea of catching Entoma Vasilissa Zeta to send a message back, but as the certain someone's direct supervisor she has a responsibility to check on that person. Thus it leads her to adjust her schedule and tells the summon to inform her correspondent to let her know when they are available.

A few days after the exchange, Albedo comes to a special spot in the Great Tomb of Nazarick on the 2nd Floor. There a [Gate] spot is located that discovered by Shalltear Bloodfallen that opened transports a person to the beach of the Mysterious Island. Once Albedo crosses the [Gate], there she is greeted by Narberal Gamma and a Death Knight. Albedo is thankful that the [Gate] has so far remained consistent to its destination, but still is uneasy of putting her faith in the phenomena's strange magical laws. Likewise she thinks that her concern is also shared by "those people", the lizardmen, who migrated to the island who are also present to greet the Overseer Guardian.

In addition is the very person Albedo has come all the way to meet, an imp-form Princess Renner Theiere Chardelon Ryle Vaiself and her bodyguard Climb in dark armor. Renner greets her superior and her entourage for coming to the island. Albedo thanks her and inquires if the princess has gotten used to the accommodations and if she requires any more supplies. The princess reports that her stay with the lizardmen has been without inconvenience, as they have been very kind to her and Climb. Likewise Climb offers his thanks to the Sorcerer Kingdom from the bottom of his heart. Albedo pleased to hear this, extends her thanks to the demi-humans for their hospitality and maintaining their cooperative relationship, one she maintains is without a hierarchical or master-servant relationship.

The words are humbly, but an old lizardman still wishes to express his people's thanks. While not knowing much about proper etiquette, the lizardman promises to emulate to show their respect and gratitude. Albedo finds that acceptable and promises to inform the Sorcerer King of their nice words.

Narberal who has been silently observing the proceedings muses that the island can only be access via the interior of Nazarick, and that it is only natural for the inferior lizardmen to be grateful as there is no other way. Then her attention turns to Renner and Climb who she notes that the two faced some resistance for staying on the island, and thinks the newcomers are being disrespectful. However she keeps her dissatisfaction to herself as Renner is Albedo's direct subordinate, but still finds it grating that there is an outside influence in Nazarick. Still she knows that she is being prejudice and decides that out of mercy she will accept the two....for now.

Albedo takes a moment to consider her thoughts, before being prompted by Renner, who the Overseer Guardian wants to confirm some details of the report Renner sent. The princess then offers to guide Albedo, with Climb providing some commentary of the island's status since Albedo last visited. From his words, the route in the forest has been cleared of monsters mostly. Albedo muses that there are still monsters emerging from the sea, and she gave standing orders to refrain from hunting them all, even when attacked. Though its a minor problem, Albedo doesn't hold Renner accountable for the issue, as she is the one who gave the orders. Since she wanted to maintain a stable ecosystem on the island as any drastic changes could destroy it. Plus the monsters from the sea are of a different variety than the ones found in the Re-Estize Kingdom and are a rarity.

However if the monsters get in the way of the reclamation of the island, Albedo supposes that the monsters will have to be culled, despite the difficulty of dealing with monsters from the sea and understanding their nesting habits. To Narberal, Albedo tells the maid that she doesn't want to spend to much time moving around the island and asks Narberal to be ready to fight should an enemy appear.

Next at the newly constructed base of the island in the forest, where the reclamation of the island is being directed, Albedo summed up the results of her inspection. She notes that things are proceeding well, from the expansion of living space for their workers and the construction of the new harbor along the coast. This is all made possible due to the undead labor force, but the fact that Renner has made such progress in a short time, leads Albedo to personally recommend the princess to Momonga. Her words humble Renner and Albedo even goes on to say that Renner's schedule has shown nothing but flexibility in the face of disruptions and unexpected elements to the point the results are still in 100% acceptability.

Renner accepts the praise, though adds that the lizardmen deserve some in the evaluation. Narberal is annoyed by what she sees and how Albedo is praising such an inferior creature, Even more so towards Climb who was given an item to change races like his mistress. Albedo turns her attention to Climb and thanks the boy for his hard work in supporting his mistress which Climb thanks her for, adding that even though he changed races, he has not regained his strength and believes his escort role is lacking still. Renner tells her bodyguard that there is no need to panic, as they have plenty of time to compensate Climb's power.

Albedo adds that Climb should be honored as the armor Climb wears was personally gifted by Momonga as a "mark of welcome" and asks how he feels wearing it. Climb states that he can't draw out its true value and feels that its a wonderful piece of equipment and is undeserving of it. Renner then adds that the Sorcerer King may have given the item to Climb so that he becomes a warrior worthy of the armor and advises to do his best, which Climb agrees.

Narberal sees that the armor is just another collar to keep Renner in line using Climb, and wonders if the princess suspects anything. Albedo notices Narberal's brooding, and asks if there is anything the matter, which the Pleiades brushes off stating its nothing. Albedo then wishes to go on the next topic, one that requires Renner's direct consultation. Renner agrees as this topic is about the exploration of the land beyond the sea, through the thick fog that surrounds the island.

Once hearing the details of Renner's consultation, Albedo and Narberal return to Nazarick, Renner asks how Climb is, which the escort replies that he was a bit taken by the situation. Renner teases him if he was shocked by the beauty of their hosts. which Climb does not deny, but admits that there is something else. To himself he had the distinct impression that there was some murderous intent from Narberal.

Climb asks Renner is she truly has no regrets. As far as he knows, Climb is aware that he was either killed by a Chaos Beast or an unknown threat and thus could not be revived normally. He is only alive thanks to the mysteries possessed by the Sorcerer Kingdom which required him to change his race to be revived. Hence the boy once human is now a demon, which he finds suiting to serve the kingdom for its kindness. However for Renner, he feels that she should not continue to associate herself with him and change her race as a demon as well.

Renner is adamant on his choice, and declares that no matter how many times her warrior asks her this, she will always give the same answer.

Aftermath
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