One day Erica visited the guild to take some jobs. The usual were there, escort Objective A to Location B, slay this monster, find this person's cat or dog… she settled for finding lost animals, as she'd be staying in town. While she was searching she ran into her friend Marie. She'd been away on a job until recently.
"Erica, long time no see!" Marie called running to her.
Marie is slightly taller than Erica having tanned skin and short bobbed black hair. She preferred to wear heavy blue Platemail and wield a claymore. She's the one that talked Erica into joining Pegasus when her mother vanished.
"Marie. When did you get back in town?" she asked.
"Yesterday. I heard you got hitched to the only surviving sibling of the Overlord. You done it yet?" Marie asked with a wide grin folding her left index finger around her right thumb.
"Marie! We're in public!" Erica shouted blushing.
"Well, have you?" Marie insisted on knowing.
"No. We haven't. Happy?" Erica replied less than please, but then Marie grabbed her wrist yanking her back to Erica's flat and to her room closing the door behind them.
"Marie, what's the deal?" Erica asked yanking her wrist free.
"You're already married and you haven't done it yet? What, are you chicken or something?" Marie asked back.
"Marie, you don't need sex to have a healthy relationship!" Erica scolded.
"Nonsense! It's essential! Us women, we can go years without it, but men get pent up… they need to release… he may be fine now, but down the road when he's irritable and needs that release, you've gotta be ready." Marie shot back making sexual gestures.
"Marie, you can't strong arm me into this." Erica retorted with an unamused look.
"You don't have an outfit you think will turn him on? Let's have a look!" Marie shouted walking to the closet.
"Wait!" Erica called, but it was too late and she'd thrust the closet open revealing the stack of outfits from her friends. Marie looked over her shoulder snickering as Erica went beet red and started sweating a bit.
"So you've got plenty of good choices, you're just too timid to wear 'em…" Marie spoke with a monkey grin.
"Those were gifts, I didn't actually buy those!" Erica argued getting in front of her.
"Have you tried 'em on…?" Marie asked, and Erica's eyes went wide as her friend's smiling shadow loomed over her.
Before she could make for the door, Marie had grabbed hold of her. She forced her nude and then made her try on each outfit. Erica got redder with each outfit she put on. At last, she got to the last one… a dragon themed outfit consisting of black thigh-high heeled boots, a small black scale-patterned slingshot leotard with wing attachments, upper arm length black gloves with fake claws, and a horned headband. It felt tight enough on her chest that she was concerned the straps of the leotard would give out.
"Come on, pose! Strike a pose!" Marie urged her, and Erica shed a single tear of embarrassment.
The second it touched the floor it exploded into a blood red magic circle. Beel then began to rise out of it. Marie was shocked and Erica was petrified where she stood.
"All right, who's distressing my—" he began and back flipped mid-sentence with a huge nosebleed when he saw what Erica was wearing. She sank to a sitting position with her soul attempting to leave her body via the mouth as Beel tried to recover his bearings.
"So this is your husband. Now's the time, Erica, frisk him!" Marie urged, but Erica was currently frying in her own thoughts.
"I feel your friends got that outfit one size too small on purpose…" Beel spoke plugging his nose with tissues.
"Well how else is she gonna show off her figure to you?" Marie laughed.
"So this is about sex. Listen, I understand that you think it'd be adorable if we had kids, but we have more important things to be doing than fighting under the covers." Beel explained, and his words snapped Erica out of her trance.
"That's what I tried to tell her!" Erica shouted.
"Man, you're both sticks in the mud. I'm not saying have kids, I'm saying that if he doesn't release he'll get irritated and that leads to getting mad easier than normal, meaning he's pent up. Bottom line is that it's bad if he's pent up!" Marie insisted.
"Well I'm not pent up, now am I? Don't rush her to do something when there isn't even a remote alarm to do it. That'd be like urging someone to clean a wound that hasn't actually been made yet." Beel scolded.
"Beel understands…" Erica sighed relieved.
"Well, be gentle with her. She's a virgin." Marie requested standing up.
"Marie?" Erica asked confused.
"I can tell by how you didn't jump her the second you saw her, Beelzebub. You aren't in this relationship for cheap meaningless sex. You married her because she fits right into what you look for in a woman." Marie spoke nodding.
"If you understand that, will you kindly stop making her dress up to be loved in the middle of the day? Night would be one thing, because nobody passing by the house can see, but the day is very dangerous. People will start making rumors…" Beel warned.
"Sorry. I've always wanted to see Erica as a mom, so I got a little carried away. I've known her since she was a little kid, ya know?" Marie explained.
"I'd like to change back into my armor now… can you both leave the room?" Erica asked nervously smiling.
An hour later Beel entered her room. She saw a serious look was plastered on his face. He walked to her and placed a map on her desk.
"Why didn't you tell me things were this bad?" Beel asked pointing to the red areas.
"What…? These areas weren't Overlord territory the other day… what's with this map?" Erica replied examining the map thoroughly.
"It's an enchanted map. It shows me who owns what territories. The Overlord forces are closing in on this place and several others. If we want a chance, it's time we strike and make ourselves known." Beel commanded.
"Where do we start?" Erica asked.
"The closest town… Brahm." Beel replied pointing on the map.
Erica made sure her armor was in top condition, and Beel changed from his normal clothing to black greaves over his denim pants, long-sleeved body armor reminiscent of Ains's robe, and he traded his broadsword for a black and gold shortsword bearing an oval cut ruby in the center of the guard. They then headed out on horseback for Brahm.
Upon arriving they could already see dark soldiers stationed about. They dismounted and charged taking out the first few guards with ease. More came at the sight of them and alarms started going off. They didn't care and began slashing them apart. All appeared to be over, until a Death Knight began to stomp toward them.
"Shit… what do we do about him?" Erica asked.
"Leave him to me. Level 2 Power Seal, Release." Beel ordered stepping forward. He then groaned as his three sets of horns grew out.
"You're going to use magic?" Erica asked.
"Safety Precaution Level 2, Activate." Beel commanded aiming his arm at the Death Knight.
"Safety precaution?" Erica asked, and then a sigil appeared before her keeping her from moving toward him.
"Level 4 Meteor." Beel spoke drawing a magic symbol with his hand as it approached. Then out of nowhere a flaming meteor smashed into the Death Knight completely obliterating it. Erica would have been blown away if not taken up in the blast if not for the safety precaution sigil.
The light from the blast faded and Erica saw that only a massive crater was left where the Death Knight stood. Beel had returned to normal as well. In the distance soldiers could be seen fleeing for the hills. They knew to fear Beelzebub, and Erica began to realize just who she'd married. Beelzebub is kind, loving, and compassionate, but get in his way and he isn't afraid to use his magic to accomplish his goal. She'd heard up to Level 4 magic was supposed to be pretty weak against advanced monsters such as Death Knights… but his spell made short work of a normally intimidating foe.
"Ellie, Ellie, Ellie… don't you know how to make a proper Death Knight? I should have at least needed to use Level 7…" Beel complained looking annoyed.
"We liberated the town. The townspeople can safely leave their homes now." Erica stated, and Beel's expression lightened.
"You're right. We're only just beginning, but for tonight we can rejoice. See to the people, I'm going to set up defenses around the town in case they come to try and take it back in the dark of night." Beel ordered and walked off.
The citizens of Brahm threw a celebration for their liberators that night. Beel used the corpses of the soldiers they killed to make Wights that were tasked with guarding the town. He also made a Death Knight of his own to add to the guards' strength. Despite their appearance, the townspeople rejoiced to be guarded in such a way.
Morning came, and when Erica left the inn for some fresh air she saw several dozen new soldier corpses outside. They didn't even take out one of Beel's Wights! She alerted Beel immediately, and he simply raised them into more Wights to further boost Brahm's defenses. Beel had Erica prepare to leave immediately soon after breakfast.
They rode to three other towns and liberated them all. Beel reinforced their defenses with hordes of Wights and Death Knights. Beelzebub's return began to spread across the country. The Overlord's forces began to be pushed back at an alarming rate. Before the week was out over half of the country of Barzebel, one of the countries born when Overlord Elizabeth began her war, was taken back! Flags bearing Beelzebub's personal emblem began to be erected in all towns and cities guarded by his forces. This news travelled straight to the Tomb of Nazarick.
"Damn it all to HELL!" Elizabeth yelled slamming her fists on the arms of her throne.
"My lady, does news of your brother's survival not ease your heart? You previously expressed concern over his disappearance if I recall." Demiurge asked kneeling to her.
"If he comes here it will ruin everything I've worked for! I knew I should have flat out killed him… no, I lacked the actual power to at the time… and he rivals father in terms of raw spellcasting power…" Elizabeth pondered biting her finger making it bleed.
"Do you hate your brother so?" Albedo asked with a saddened look.
"I loathe him! Always flaunting his perfect spellcasting ability and acting like he doesn't care… I swear I will end him if I have to destroy every kingdom out there!" Elizabeth swore in a fit of rage continuing to slam her fists on the arms of her throne.
"My lady, I know we are the only ones here, but please try to retain a dignified manner." Demiurge pleaded.
"You're right… you're right… I have the Staff of Ains Ooal Gown on my side… unlike my brother I have unlimited magic ability. I'll simply summon something he can't possible hope to kill." Elizabeth plotted grinning.
"Elizabeth, I only ask that you attempt to make peace with your brother." Albedo pleaded.
"Silence! I am Overlord! Not father! Not my sisters! Not my brothers! Especially not Beelzebub!" Elizabeth barked at her, and she bowed shedding a tear before leaving.
Albedo walked the halls of Nazarick for a long time. She remembered each child that she and Shalltear birthed playing in the halls together. She hated the idea of them fighting over the throne, and now only two of their children were left alive because of it. Once she reached the entrance and looked at the sky above, she decided that she couldn't take it anymore. She had to know how Beelzebub was doing, and if he was properly caring for himself. She spread her wings and flew through the night sky. It was a very long flight, but she soon arrived at the village where they lived.
Using darkness as her cloak, she looked about the homes of the town. Her mother's intuition told her that he was here. Then, in through the window of Erica's home, she saw Beelzebub reading a book. She couldn't believe her eyes… especially when Erica walked in the room and began speaking with him. Why was her boy talking with a lowly human?! She tried to keep her composure and calmly knocked on the door.
"Who could that be at this late hour?" Erica wondered opening the door.
"Mother?!" Beel exclaimed standing from the chair he was sitting in.
"Beelzebub… it's been a very long time." Albedo greeted him.
"May I come in?" Albedo politely asked, and Erica let her in hurrying to get her a chair from the dining room.
"So, Beelzebub, are you going to introduce me?" Albedo asked.
"This is Erica, my wife. She's an exceptional fighter and cook, mother." Beel introduced her, and Erica simply nodded.
"She hasn't been a hindrance in your actions?" Albedo asked curiously.
"Not at all. She's been an immense help. I've been able to complete pop's task for me thanks to her, so in return I'm going to teach Ellie to learn her place." Beel replied smiling.
"Erica… have you been fulfilling your nightly duties as his lover?" Albedo asked and she got red in the face.
"Why does everyone think just because we're married I have to spread 'em?!" Erica shouted very annoyed.
"We aren't quite ready for that, mother. We have the more pressing issue of Ellie assaulting all kingdoms at once to deal with. Domestic love can wait until it's taken care of." Beel explained.
"My, Beelzebub, that's certainly different from what you said would happen when you left to find a bride." Albedo spoke with a hand to her mouth.
"I matured in the time I left until now. There's a lot more to women than Nazarick lets on." Beel replied shrugging his shoulders.
"Your father would be proud. Before you hardly showed any tact or even an inch of noble presence. Seeing you now, you've grown up, you have a wife, and you're doing your part to fix the balance of this world." Albedo praised him nodding her head.
"So how's pop been?" Beel asked.
"He's had a lot of time to read and do other activities now that his role as Overlord isn't taking up his schedule. He's introduced numerous odd sports… like golfing… I still don't get the point of it other than it can be frustrating." Albedo replied.
"So what brings this visit, mother?" Beel asked.
"Simple. I can't take being ruled by your sister anymore. She banished her own mother to a castle in a swamp because she questioned her reasons for destroying the world." Albedo sighed.
"That's horrible…" Erica commented.
"So you're switching sides, essentially." Beel stated.
"Indeed. I'll aid you however possible." Albedo nodded.
"Then that makes my plan easier on me. The elf country to the east and the dwarf country to the west are both about conquered. We'll be going to the elf kingdom to save their country by the skin of their teeth. Can I entrust you to save those dwarves hides, mother?" Beel asked.
"Indeed. I presume you wish the citizens to retain their original freedoms?" Albedo affirmed.
"Yes. We aren't ruling them, but we are definitely fighting back against Ellie's forces and liberating the captured areas." Beel confirmed.
"Splendid." Albedo smiled.
"Erica, it's all right if mother uses the guest bedroom isn't it?" Beel asked.
"Huh? Y-Yes! Of course." Erica replied nervously.
Erica led her to the room while Beel cleaned up the dishes from dinner earlier that night. She went to leave the room, but Albedo hugged her from behind.
"Listen good, human, my baby is a sensitive soul… if you hurt him, there is not a god in this world that will save you from me." Albedo warned with a smile, and Erica nodded making Albedo let her go.
"I married him to stop his sister, but I have no intention of using him as a tool. I've… grown to enjoy being married to him." Erica sighed relieved.
"Good. I can't wait for the grandchildren." Albedo smiled.
End Chapter 03