Chapter 246: In Nazarick
Albedo stood in the Throne Room of Nazarick, her golden eyes fixated on the empty throne before her. She let out a deep sigh, the sound echoing through the grand hall. It had been two days since her lord and husband, Alexander, had departed for what he called the "Demon Slayer World."
Despite their efforts, a permanent portal to his location hasn't been established.
Albedo wasn't worried about Alexander's safety—how could she be? Her lord was a being far beyond even the concept of mortality. Nothing in that world could truly harm him. However, her concerns lay elsewhere: Shalltear and Lupusregina, two of her lord's loyal subordinates who had accompanied him. Their absence gnawed at her nerves for different reasons.
Everyone in Nazarick knew that Albedo was Alexander's lawful second wife, a position of honor that none dared challenge. Lady Death, of course, held the title of the first wife, an immutable fact that even Albedo respected.
Yet Shalltear, ever stubborn and defiant, refused to acknowledge this hierarchy. Instead, the vampire considered herself the second wife, dismissing Albedo's claim outright.
The rivalry between them was as unyielding as it was exhausting. Even though the three of them had shared a bed on several occasions—intimacy orchestrated by their lord in an attempt to foster harmony—the tension between Albedo and Shalltear had never truly subsided.
Albedo's black-tipped wings twitched irritably at the memory of Shalltear's smug smirk during their last shared night. The nerve of that undead brat, Albedo thought, clenching her fists.
Still, she couldn't completely fault Shalltear for her devotion. Her love for Alexander was genuine, as was her unwavering loyalty. But Albedo would never relinquish her rightful place at his side.
She had earned that position through her dedication, her unwavering faith, and, above all, the love she shared with her lord. Shalltear's antics were little more than the immature tantrums of a child compared to the depth of their bond.