I was going to make this chapter a set up chapter, but people seemed to really want to see Ainz and Raiden meet. So I decided to combine the next two chapters. Here you go!

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Chapter 4

Ainz sat in his black leather chair flipping through the floor guardians' reports. Beside him was the world class beauty, Albedo. She stood beside Ainz giving him a caring smile.

Ainz began to flip through Cocytus' report where, as usual, he asked for more resources for the lizard men and a sparring partner. "Cocytus really does enjoy fighting." Ainz sighed even though he had no lungs. It was a habit from the human part of Ainz.

"Albedo, what do you think of Cocytus' report?"

"Yes! I do not think we have the necessary resources to spare for the lizard men. But he has become quite unstable as of late. If we were to find someone for him to fight I believe he could vent his frustrations."

"The problem is who…"Ainz said, interlocking his fingers.

Just then a knock could be heard coming from the door. Albedo walked to the door peeking out to see who was there.

"Ainz-sama, Lupusregina Beta requests an audience concerning a matter that she believes to be urgent."

"Let her in." Ainz said, clearly interested.

Albedo opened then closed the doors after allowing Lupusregina entry. She bowed to Ainz.

"What have you come to report." Ainz said.

"Yes. While watching over Carne village I came across a being I believe to be a player from Yggdrasil."

The lights in Ainz' skull dimmed, almost disappearing. A player from Yggdrasil! Could he be the one who brainwashed Shalltear? The thought of him having to kill Peroroncino's creation made him angry even to the point of his emotion limiter kicking in.

"He also had a message for me to deliver to you."

Both Ainz and albedo frowned although Ainz couldn't with his skull face.

A message. Could he be an old ally. Or maybe he is an old enemy...our guild was not on friendly terms with most players so the chances of him being an ally is low. "What was this message of his?"

"He only said, 'We need to talk. Suzuki. Satoru."

"Ehhhhh!" Ainzs jaw dropped like a puppet whose strings had been cut. "Impossible! How does he know that name!" Ainz shouted. To which both Albedo and Lupusregina flinched.

Only a select few knew that name! None, other than my old guild members knew. Only Peroroncino, Touch me, and the members of Nine's Own Goal! Could it be they have returned! Lupusregina should have recognized them if they were really one of the 41.

"Lupusregina, describe him! I want to know every detail!"

As commanded, she described him as well as his followers in perfect detail.

"I see, this is a problem, we must bring him to our side at all costs!" He is definitely not one of my old guild members. That raises the question, how does he know my real name? At any rate battling a player could be disastrous. If he were to hold one of the twenty he could devastate reality itself!

"Albedo, tell all the floor guardians other than Gargantuan and Shalltear to assemble in the throne room, ready for battle at any moment."

"Yes!" She hurried out the door.

"Lupusregina Beta, you will be bringing this player to the entrance of the tomb. From there, Shalltear will use her skill to determine his strength. Go!"

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The sun rose in Carne village, which was now more like a city with all the buildings and strong stone walls surrounding it.

Armina and Veronica awoke late. They yawned and stretched their arms. Looking over to the bed beside her, Veronica's eyes began frantically looking all around. "Where is master!?" she shouted. "All the nasty goblins are gone as well!"

Hearing Veronica, Armina frantically began to search as well. Confirming he was no longer in the barracks they ran out the door. Immediately they halted in their tracks.

Atop the house in front of the barracks was a group of goblins who were hammering in large boards to secure the roof. Their master was using his strength to fly the heavy logs to the top of the building.

Raiden woke up before the sun had risen as he had always been an early bird. When he had left the barracks the goblins were already at work on the houses. Two ogres were lifting large logs to the top of the house smashing down most of the house in the process.

Raiden had taken the ogres place in helping the goblins lift heavy logs to the top. For about two hours he worked until he heard a ruckus coming from the barracks.

Moments later, Armina and Veronica burst out the door. Raiden placed the last log into place. He waved to the goblins who thanked him.

He flew down with grace and elegance to the two girls, who were on their knees apologizing repeatedly.

"There is no need to apologize. Get up out of the dirt." he said, placing his hand on his face. Did I really design them to do this?

The two girls stood up dusting themselves off. "We are truly sorry, master. For us to allow you to have to strain yourself with petty things like lifting logs is truly unacceptable!" Armina said, looking very disappointed in herself.

Raiden sighed while patting Armina on the head. "Like I said, there is no need to apologize. Everything is okay."

"Will it really be okay to send that girl to give Ainz-sama your message?" Veronica asked.

"I believe so. I have sown the seeds. Soon we will reap my harvest."

Both Veronica and Armina were ecstatic. They had been created to assist their master in his search for his father, Momonga, who was now known as Ainz. To them it was like the final stretch of their greatest goal, their life's purpose was about to come true.

Only one thing could make them happier. To make Raiden a father.

Several minutes later Raiden was sitting down on a bench waiting for Ainz's messenger to appear.

In front of Raiden a gate appeared. Out of said gate came the same girl from before, Lupusregina. She stepped out in perfect lady like fashion.

"Ainz-sama wishes for me to take you to The Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick."

Raiden stood up and walked to her side followed by his servants. "Let's not delay him then!"

All four of them stepped through the gate appearing in front of a massive hill. Raiden looked around for the tomb. All there was around them were hills. Then to his right he saw a large opening in the hill. "Ohh, so he covered the walls to stay hidden... smart."

Lupusregina directed them to the large opening. "This way, please."

The tomb looked exactly like Raiden remembered it, large and ominous.

Standing at the entrance to the tomb was a beautiful girl about the age of 14. "Shalltear Bloodfallen." Raiden said to the girl at the entrance.

"Ehhhhh!" she screamed. "You're the one! How dare you show your face here you filthy swine!"

"Shalltear-sama!" Lupusregina shouted.

Both Veronica and Armina gave Shalltear dirty looks.

"Wow! You still hold a grudge. As Ainz's guest I don't believe your attitude is appropriate." Raiden said smiling. Back in Yggdrasil, Raiden and his servants had tried to solo the dungeon many times. He had never made it past Shalltear though. He had come close many times but only thanks to the fact that he had memorized all her attacks from countless previous battles. In truth Raiden back in Yggdrasil was just your average player not overpowered but could dish out a good beating.

Shalltear scoffed realizing he was right. "If it were up to me I would have your head on a stake as I splashed around in your entrails! Be thankful to Ainz-sama for his kindness, pathetic insect."

Veronica and Armina were at their limit. They were busting at the seams after hearing her speech. Raiden held his arms out stopping them from advancing. "Shalltear I want you to remember what you have said to me. For when I finish here you will be begging at my feet for forgiveness!"

"Is that a threat!?"

"No," Raiden said smugly. "It's a prediction of the future. Nothing more. Now, shall we go meet Ainz?"

"It's Ainz-sama, so do remember that." Shalltear said before opening another gate.

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Inside the throne room Ainz sat upon his throne waiting for a message from Shalltear. All the guardians were in a row on Ainz's left side of the throne room. Each one had their battle gear ready but not equipped. At his side was Albedo who as always gave a smile that would make any man fall in love.

Together we could conquer the world! No no no! I should add more hand movements. Ainz was making last minute mental preparations by rehearsing his lines in his head.

"Ainz-sama, we will be entering now." Ainz could slightly hear anger in Shalltear's voice.

"Yes, you may enter."

A gate opened and out of it came Shalltear and the three angels Lupusregina had mentioned.

Shalltear proceeded to her place at the end of the line of guardians. Raiden walked forward with confidence in his step and kneeled. His two followers did the same.

"Greetings!" Ainz said with his hand extended outwards as if he was welcoming his child home from a long trip.

"Hello, I have been searching for you my whole life. Standing here almost feels unreal." Raiden said.

Is he serious? Maybe he is a stalker! Ainz thought.

"Let's get down to it." Raiden said smiling as if he knew something Ainz did not. "Just a few questions is all I ask of you."

Ahhhh! He is going completely off script! What does he mean just a few questions!? Ainz was caught off guard by his question. "Very well, ask what you will."

"Thank you. First, fourteen years ago you were in college, correct?"

"Uhhh..." Confirmed stalker! "...yes."

"Second, at college you attended a party where you became drunk. Correct?"

The guardians all shot Raiden looks of displeasure. Especially Shalltear, who ground her teeth.

Ainz thought back to his past. I do remember that vaguely. It was my first time drinking. I even met some strange girl...the rest is all fuzzy and black. The real question is how does he know all this about me? " How do you know that?"

"Just hold on till the end, please. It will all make sense." Raiden said with an ear to ear smile on his face. "Third, at said party you met a woman named Jasmine. Correct?"

Jasmine! That was her name yes, wait...I see what he is doing. He is spinning a web of words to trap me. But these questions...what could his motive be? I will just have to play along for now. "Indeed I met her, what of it? What is the point of these questions!?" Ainz said, clearly upset about being toyed with.

"Last one, suppose that nine months after that party where you met Jasmine, she had a child. And if I was that child, then wouldn't that mean I am your child?"

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Clink clank clunk! It was the sound of Ainz's body falling limp in his chair like a puppet whose strings had been cut. The guardians all looked around, all but Shalltear who stood. "Then his prediction…" she fell to the floor, passed out.

The whole room was in chaos. Ainz lay in his chair with no form as if he was dead.

Albedo was the only one to keep her cool...or so Ainz thought. She slowly turned to his limp body still smiling but with a fire in her eyes as bright as a billion suns. "A-Ainz-s-sama...please explain," she said, grinding her teeth while desperately trying to keep her cool.