A/N This is a fanfic detailing Ainz's conquest of Re-Estize through luck and sheer charisma. Everything is going according to Ainz-Samas 'plan'.

Chapter one, Part 1: Ainz.

Ainz sat hunched over his desk, grimly contemplating the mountain of paper in front of him.

'Uwaah, there's so much work! At least I knew what I was doing when I was a desk clerk.'

He read the first sentence of a paper in front of him: Grain Reports.

'Hmm, I ought to send some grain to the Holy Kingdom to help them recover. That way they will be grateful to me. Who knows? It might make it easier to conquer them in the future.'

He thought for a second. 'I'm sure Demiurge has a better plan. I shouldn't mess it up. Should I send grain? Better to not risk it.'

He flipped through the paper before moving on. This time it was about proper vacations for humans. 'I know! I'll take a vacation to the Re-Estize Kingdom. I'll take the chance to search for [Downfall of Castle and Country]. I might turn up with something.' He stroked his chin reflectively. 'But how to make an excuse? Ah, that's right.'

He stood up, careful to assume a kingly air. "Albedo, I will be traveling to the Re-Estize Kingdom for a while. I'm sorry to leave this paperwork to you."

Albedo blushed. "To think you would worry about one such as me! But Ainz-sama, surely you can't go alone. Dare I ask what you are going to do there?"

Ainz took a mental breath. "It is part of my plan. Its of high importance that I go alone."

Albedo looked at him with adoration. "As I thought, everything dances within the palm of your hand! Truly, you are the Supreme One! However, may I at least request that you be back soon? Demiurge wishes to consult your intellect."

'Intellect,' Ainz thought sourly. "Of course, Albedo. I am always available."

Albedo nodded, and alerted a maid that Ainz would be leaving.

"Ah no, Albedo. It is vital that nobody knows I am coming. I will use [Gate] to get there."

"Of course, Ainz-sama!" She bowed and [Messaged] Shalltear. With in seconds, a portal opened up in front of Ainz. Without hesitation, he stepped through it.

After a brief second of darkness, he appeared in front of the high gates of the Re-Estize capital. Its towering walls stretched far above his head, although they paled in comparison to the mighty ramparts of E-Rantel. He slipped on his Mask of Envy

[Greater Teleportation]

Ainz appeared well inside the city. Some passerby looked at him because of his rich robes, but he wasn't recognized. Ainz noticed the looks and cast a silent [Time Stop]. While time was stopped, he unequipped all of his equipment and put on much less rich garb, though it was still the province of the wealthy. 'Might as well take a look around.'

After several minutes of walking around, he noticed the streets were shabbier and houses were smaller. Eventually he came upon a small and shady market. Contrabands of all sorts were being sold here, from potions to drugs. 'I guess I should check out the potions, see if there are any good ones to show Nfirea.'

As he was browsing the stall, a woman with twisted and angry features bumped him, causing him to almost drop a potion. He looked at the woman angrily, but she started talking to the shopkeeper.

Part 2: Renner.

"Renner-sama, will you be attending the formal dinner tonight?"

A maid asked Innocently. Making sure to adjust the features to be what the maid expected, cute and innocent, Princess Renner looked up at the maid.

"Maybe. I'm feeling a little tired from the day. Could you tell Prince Zanac-dono that I might be late?"

The maids face softened into a smile, though Renner's astute mind noticed traces of contempt. 'Perfect.' When the maid left, Renner pulled her hair into a bun, slipped on elegant glasses, and wound a cloak tightly around herself. She contorted her facial features enough that no one would think her to be the pure Princess Renner. Checking over everything one last time, she hurried out of her room.

Renner had been in a room in a popular local inn, The Green Knight. The inn was two stories, and had a classy and well-lit exterior. It was well known for its music and for its quality beer. It was not known for its high security, however making it perfect for Renner's needs.

Renner was hurrying to buy a special potion for herself to use. 'Finally, I will be able to have Climb all to myself.' Her heart quickened as she thought of his fiercely loyal and naive eyes. The potion was a short term memory loss potion, capable of removing all memory from the past twelve hours. 'If I slip some to Climb, I can do whatever I want and no one will ever know. I must thank Albedo-sama for the suggestion.'

Renner had spent many years dreaming of the day she could make Climb hers, and at long last the opportunity was drawing near. She had memorized the map to her destination earlier, and she walked purposefully. As she approached the black market, she felt a small twinge of anger. 'It's a shame I get so little allowance, even as Princess. If I had more I might have done this years ago.'

However, as she approached the stall, she felt a moment of worry. There was a tall figure browsing the potions. He won't recognize me, whoever he is.' In her haste to approach the stall, she tripped and bumped the man. He tilted his head, but she couldn't read his expression under his mask. Deeming it an acceptable risk, Renner leaned forward. She would make this quick.

"Could I have the memory-loss potion?"

The shopkeeper pulled a potion off of the shelf, and handed it to her.

"Three gold for the potion."

Normally Renner would bargain him down to keep her meagre supplies up, but she wanted to leave quickly. She handed him the gold, and watched in disgust as the man's face lit up in response to the unexpected acceptance of his extortionate price. and was about to turn away when the tall man interrupted her.

"That's a lot of money for a commoner to be giving up willingly."

The man looked at her enigmatically. He leaned forward, and she shrank back unconsciously as a powerful aura of power hit her. The man stood in a kingly fashion as he waited for her to answer. She looked up at him carefully. Slowly things clicked off in her head. Mask to hide face. Tall structure. Kingly bearing. Powerful aura. But she had to be sure.

"Who are you?"

"You seem frightened of me. Do you think I'm some sort of monster?"

The man seemed to be determined not to give her a straight answer, but he also seemed to be mocking her. Time to take a chance. If I get it wrong I can pretend to be confused, but if it is him, and if I do nothing, the surely he will think I'm incompetent. 'How did he see through my disguise?'

"Your Majesty, what are you doing here?"

Part 3: Ainz

Ainz had no idea how to reply. 'How did she recognize me? What should I do?' He thought for a second. "Alright, be vague. I'll make it up as I go.'

"Ah, hello there. Who could you be? Only one person could have recognized me."

Ainz made sure to say this in a weighty tone befitting a king. Ainz thought of Demiurge. 'Surely she isn't one of his agents. She looks human. Who is she?' He prayed that she would betray some hint of her identity.

The girl motioned him over to the side of the street.

"As I'm sure Your Majesty guessed, it is I, Princess Renner.'

"What? Uhm- Ah yes, as I suspected. But why are you buying this potion?"

Renner stood perfectly still for a second, before she spoke up.

"I need it to soothe some troubling memories of a subordinate."

"How noble of you, Renner-dono. You will make an admirable queen someday, I am quite sure of it."

By now, the two of them had started walking out of the marketplace. It was nearly dusk, but Ainz's darkvision removed the issue. However, Renner stumbled as they walked. 'The nobles ought to know Renner is out being so generous'

"Renner-dono, do the people know that you are out doing such good deeds? You should tell them. In fact, there's a formal dinner tonight, isn't there? Then would be a good time."

Princess Renner frowned slightly, but Ainz didn't notice. Fluidly, she started to speak again, barely betraying her anger.

"Gown-dono, would you like to be present at that occasion? It is the biggest events of the year!"

Ainz looked at Renner. Albedo had told him that she had a fearsome intellect, but she seemed to just be a nice lady. Generally, he did not like attending dinners, being unable to eat, but he could hardly refuse such a generous invitation. He looked at Renner beatifically.

"Of course I would like to be there. I wouldn't miss it for the world."