Authors Note:

This is a project I started a year ago and just published, I first wrote it for myself as I wanted to write an Overlord book how I wanted to see it. This Prologue is supposed to be a sort of funny chapter so do not base you opinion of the rest of the book on it.I promise a new chapter every week but you have to spread the word...deal? Also I do not own Overlord.

Prologue

In a spectacular castle made of onyx like stone covered in protective runes that were disguised to look like ornamental decorations engraved in gold that had spires that reached half a mile up in the air. It looked more like church than a castle, but this was the favored building style of Nazarick. The new castles that were built in the new capitals of the Vassal states all looked similar so there was no doubt of who was in charge. A year after the establishment of the Empire of Nazarick that was born from the Sorcerous Kingdom many rich nobles had their homes built or remodeled into the black gothic style that was the trademark of Nazarick to show their wealth or status in the New Empire. In fact it became a status symbol to have a home in this new type of architecture.

The most expensive part was hiring dwarves that were willing to work to build it. The Nazarick Gothic style had many architectural details that only dwarves had the knowledge to build. This brought large amount of money for the dwarves that Ainz had promised to them when they were subjugated and being a "daywalker" or dwarves above ground no longer had the social stigma it once had after Ainz saved their nation. Coming above payed triple of what the nationalized mines in Dwarves Vassal State paid to those who worked in the dangerous mines.

In the large castle in what Ainz used as his study that had every book ever written in the New World sat Emperor Ainz, the captain of the floor guardians Albedo and Demiurge they all sat in red velvet chairs at a black desk with spectacular golden trim. The room had windows with scenes of Ainz's victories as well as symbols of the Temple of Nazarick in stained glass and painted portraits.

If a person looked at the Art of Ainz they would see a very different face of people who knew Ainz were accustomed to because he wore a war mask to hide his undead nature. This was a decision made after the Sorcerous Kingdom expanded to help pacify the human nations. He faked his own death saving the Robel Holy Kingdom as a part of a Grand Scheme to start the War of the Kingdoms. All who knew Ainz's true nature were sworn to secrecy this was not a popular decision in Nazarick as many disagreed because they saw Ainz's face as beautiful. This of course did not influence Ainz and his decision was final to wear a mask in public to hide his face and gauntlets to hide his hands. He wore several masks for different occasions but his favorite was magical fearsome looking mask that changed expression at his will from happy to sad and indifferent to angry. He liked this mask most because he could show his emotion, it is even said that his choice to wear a mask influenced the entire Kingdom Vassal State as well as nobles all over the kingdom to wear masks as well, it had become quite the fashion.

Today the most important decision of Nazarick was going to be made and Demiurge the most intelligent NPC sat as the tie breaker. Ainz had given Albedo free reign over this choice but her decision went too far for him to accept so an impasse had been met and mediation was needed.

"Albedo i knowthat I gave you your choice for what color and style you want for your wedding dress but I simply cannot accept pink lace dress with half your breasts for all to see. You are the future Empress of Nazarick and you must consider yourself to be modest for the Empire and my sake."

"Lord Ainz, forgive me but I believe you told me whatever would make me happy would make you happy and your choice of that black dress that buttons up to the neck is more acceptable at a funereal than a wedding." Albedo replied.

Ainz thought of the old joke about the difference between a funeral and a wedding but that was hardly something to bring up at a time like this. Ainz motioned to Demiurge, "What do you think a fair and respectable decision for us and Nazarick would be."

Demiurge straightened his tie and fixed his cufflinks like he likes them then proceeded to talk in his cold academic manner, "Lord Ainz thank you for giving me this chance to participate in such an important manner, decision."

Ainz waved his hand and made a motion to go on.

"Firstly, I believe you both have important points, pink is not an appropriate color for a wedding dress," after he said this he did not want to even want to look in Albedo's direction as he could imagine the look on her face. "Also black would not be suitable for the occasion since weddings have happened in Nazarick the traditional color is white among all weddings happening within the Empire. Also I am of the opinion since my time as an ambassador for aristocratic women to show some skin is fine but too much is shameful. With that in mind Albedos current clothes for example would be a good compromise."

Albedo though that white was her color it was just that she was so tired of it so she could live with a white dress with a more conservative look would be ok as long as it was in accordance with her current attire. So she was fine with it but still did not dare say anything until she heard what Ainz would say.

Ainz leaned back in his chair acting like he was in deep thought but he had made up his mind halfway through Demiurges speech and now was thinking about the timetable of the invasion of the City Alliance the last country to go against The Empire. They were defiant until the end but their capital's castle had Ainz's flag flying within it in two days ago. This was using just the Imperial Army that was 80% living soldiers and nobles and 20% undead to take the heavy casualties and do most the fighting. Dragons became the preferred way to travel and carry freight during the Sorcerous kingdom and since the subjugation of the frost dragons Ainz ingeniously drafted them to the military to fight each other dragons. This was to never show Ainz's true power.

They were now at the part of the subjugation phase of the nation while the nation east of them the Republic was able to keep all its system of government as long as they swore fealty and became vassals and became a part of the Empire of Nazarick. They were currently prospering from a large influx of money from the Empire and a brand new bustling ship building sector of its economy and due to the large shoreline they were aspo enjoying the biggest tourist trade they have ever had due to exotic nature. With that on his mind he said, "yes I think that is reasonable what do you think?"

Albedo smiled and said" If that is your wish my lord I will consent."

With that crisis averted and everyone able could go back to what they were doing Ainz needed to finish conquering a country before the wedding, Albedo needed to act like an unholy terror to all the wedding and party planners and Demiurge needed to go back to whatever god awful things he did in his spare time. But before Demiurge left Ainz told him to stay and once it was just him and Demiurge they talked.

"Demiurge you have served Nazarick Impeccably your work with the secret police has been invaluable along with your factoring of the enemies alliances with the war of the kingdoms that has finally come to the end. The use of a doppelganger and switching him with me and making everyone think he died to start the war was genius.

"You flatter me my lord but most of my plan was devised from what you said so I merely carried out you orders"

"That may be true but I just wanted you to know that soon after we will not need you in the secret police in your full capacity and when that time comes I will give you your wish"

Demiurge was silent had he requested something from the Emperor he remembered this and a large grin spread across his face, "The sky correct? I asked all those years ago and you still remember? I am truly grateful!"

"That was not all Demiurge you are also short on, missing some evil lords and I shall find a way to get them for you I swear this will happen. Since the sky was now a busy place with dragons and other sorts of magical flying devices flying all over the Empire it must have a ruler." Ainz said.

Demiurge had no words to describe the feeling he had as demons were notoriously cruel, they took pleasure in corrupting and torturing beings but his master brought out a feeling that few would believe a demon could feel joy and although he had felt it before committing unspeakable acts this was different this was the satisfaction of knowing you did a good job for his master. Ainz told Demiurge he may leave and everyone went back to work.