Author notes:
The good news. A new chapter. The bad news. Due to recent problems in RL, I'll have to change posting chapters from 1 per week to 1 per 2-3 weeks till at least February. After that I hope that I can return to my normal schedule for posting chapters. Have fun with the new chapter and till next time.


Tales of a Trickster
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Ark 2
The coming Storm
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Chapter 7 Start of a journey

Journal: Day 6

It's been six days since I left Nazarick. Today I had a run in with a small group of bandits. I was able to make them realise their mistake in trying to rob me. Only one had the brown pants on. Guess he was the lucky one.

Journal: Day 8

Nothing really interesting happened today. Had some berries for breakfast. Caught a rabbit for dinner.

Journal: Day 11

Met a group of Iron-Rank adventurers today. Crazy guys, all of them. Travelled with them for a few hours, then went into different directions.

Journal: Day 15

Saved a carriage from some ogres today. Got to ride with the people I saved to the next city. Turns out I saved the major. Got to stay in one of the hotel rooms for free, as thanks for saving the major.

Journal: Day 20

Stupid, fucking weather. It hasn't stopped raining in four days. I'm completely soaked trough. Still, not using any magic. I almost blew up the room I stayed in two days ago from a simple fire spell... I hate not having enough control over my magic.

Journal: Day 31

Wow, a whole month has passed. I still suck at magic control. Caught a deer this morning. At least something to enjoy for now. I might use its antlers for some carving, I still haven't got to make myself a new chess set, might as well use my free time to get this done.

Journal: Day 45

Ran into a beastmen raiding party today. That sound like the beginning of a bad joke... At least I managed to free the human women they caught. They offered to house me for a few days, so no need to look for shelter.

Journal: Day 57

A courier arrived today. The guild asked for my assistance in dealing with a pack of hell hounds. I accepted. It takes about ten days from my current location to reach the mentioned town. Well guess the next days might get interesting after all.

Journal: Day 69

Today I arrived at the town of Re-Ulovale. It's a city at the northern coast of the Re-Estize kingdom. Looks like I'll have to work with two other adventurer teams. At least they're all Mythril-Rank.

Journal: Day 72

Took care of the hell hound problem. Killed all seven of the beasts by myself. The two groups, who should have been my support got themself killed. Shit like that happen, if one lets their ego get the better of them.

Journal: Day 98

Got another letter from the guild today. Some noble from the capital wants to meet me... Yeah not gonna happen. Told the courier, I had an important quest to finish and I don't know how long it would take me. Poor fellow. I can imagine from his expression at my answer, the noble won't like my answer one bit. To bad my field of fucks to give is empty.

Journal: Day 104

Got contacted by Ainz today. Seems that Flower, Albedo and the Pleiades are hatching some unknown plans together. Ainz warned me after Demiurge informed him of the meetings and me being the meetings' topic. Clementine, I was informed, after some problems with the other denizens of Nazarick, fit right in. Neuronist is quite happy with her talent in torture. Anyway, I agreed with Ainz to come visit Nazarick in a few days time. Ainz plans to have a picnic with all guardians and myself.

Journal: Day 109

Today, I visited Nazarick. Had a picnic with Ainz, Flower, the guardians and the Pleiades. It was hilarious. Aura is quite smitten with burgers as it seems. The whole thing was a good idea. Got to relax with my family and have fun. On another note Ainz informed me, that he plans to attack a few lizardmen tribes he found to get a source of new skeletons for Nazarick's defence. He gave the job to Cocytus to handle.

Journal: Day 258

It's been some time since I wrote in here. The days since my last entry were quite hectic. Sigil found some clues as to who might have been responsible for the attack on Shalltear. I investigated these clues myself. Found some leads to the Theocracy as well as a worker group of the Baharuth Empire.
Gonna investigate those next.

Journal: Day 371

HAHAHAHA. It took some time but after a whole year I finally reached full control over my magic power again. Wow. It's been a whole year... Finally, I can return. Wait for me Nazarick. Solitaire is back in action.

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Nazarick

Today started like any other day for the denizens of Nazarick. The guards made their rounds, the maids cleaned the floor and rooms, the guardians completed their given tasks, and even Ainz was in his chambers like usual, going over some reports. All in all a normal day in Nazarick, well if it weren't for our resident Jester, who decided that his return should be announced to everyone...

''GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOODDDDDDDD MMMMMMMMOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORRRRRNIIIIINNNG

NNNNNNNNNAAAAAAAAAZZZZZAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRIIIICCCCCKK!

This is not a test this is Rock and Roll.''

Play 'Elvis Presley — Jailhouse Rock'

Throughout Nazarick music starts playing extremely loud. Everyone gets confused, some panic, other think this might be an attack. Only Ainz in his chambers shakes his head and chuckles, Albedo giving him a worried look.

''My Lord Ainz-sama. Do you know what is causing this disturbance?'' she asks him.

''Hehehe. Yeah I know exactly what is causing this 'noise'. Please inform all guardians and the Pleiades to met me in the throne room. It seems Solitaire has returned. And please go and get Flower as well.''

''That is wonderful news. I'll go immediately and inform the others.'' Albedo says and almost runs out of Ainz's chambers.

Guess I wasn't the only one who impatiently awaited your return, my old friend.

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Throne room a few minutes later.

Everyone was assembled inside the throne room impatiently awaiting Solitaire's appearance. Flower was nervously stepping from one foot to the other, the Pleiades showed anxious behaviour as well. A pull here to put the uniform back in place, a hand move there to pull back the hair. All actions stopped immediately, as the doors of the throne room flew open with such force that the ground shook. A blur sped towards the throne only to stop at the last second at the bottom of the stairs leading up to the throne. In front of the gathered crowd stood none other than Solitaire. He wore his combat armour with a dirty, halfway destroyed duster on top of it.

''Guess whose back?'' came his short question.

It was like a dam broke. Flower threw herself at him with a squee. Ainz laughed heartily, the guardians had happy smiles on their faces and the Pleiades started to swarm Solitaire, finally reuniting with their big brother. The family was whole once again.

''I'm home.'' Solitaire said, the tears finally breaking all resistance.

''Welcome back, Father.'' Flower said between sobs.

The reunion lasted for another three hours with Solitaire retelling some stories from his travel. At the end of the day, every single being in Nazarick was happy. Their second Supreme One had again returned to them.

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Next day, 10th floor, Ainz's chambers.

''Let me get this straight. You had Cocytus attack the lizardmen. He failed his given task and instead of him asking for a greater force to assault them, he asks for their lives. Wow. I didn't see that one coming. So what's the plan now, oh great leader?'' Solitaire asks Ainz, his mischievous side showing once again.

''Correct. Cocytus has asked me to spare the lives of the lizardmen and asked that I instead subjugate them. His arguments were quite thought out. I'm agreed with his request. Honestly I was shocked at his advancement. I never expected them to reach such individuality, but now that I think a bit more about it, it makes sense for them to develop further outside of their original settings. They're real living beings. Don't give me that look, you know what I meant.''

''Hehehe, got it. So now our next course of action is to give the Lizardmen a show of force. I'm game, count me in. I live for exactly these moments. Let's give these lizards a show they will remember for generations.''

''Exactly. I expect them to put up some sort of fight, but Cocytus will personally make sure, that this time all goes as planed. Soooo... any suggestions as to what we should exactly do? I thought about changing the weather and freezing the lake and play it of as child's play.''

''Sound like a good plan. How about I use a 'Super-Tier' as well? I'll think of something to do as well. I'll just adapt to your performance. We'll leave those lizards dazzled. Trust me. This is Trickster approved.'' Solitaire says with a thumbs up sign.

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Next day, near the lake next to the lizardmen village

Trough the 'Crystal Monitor', we saw the 'Elite Death knight Honour Guard' take their position at the lake on the opposite side of the Lizardmen village. Unlike normal 'Death Knights', these were a few levels higher and by far better equipped. The knights alone should be enough to show these lizards just how inferior they are. Hehehe, it's time to scare the living daylights out of them.

''Let's go Solitaire.'' Ainz says standing up from Shalltear's back. A sigh escapes her after she had to play throne for Ainz as punishment for her failure all the time ago ending with her mind controlled.

Guess she really couldn't get over her guilt even more than a year later. Poor Shalltear.

A 'Gate' opens and we step trough. On the other side we appear right behind the knights. They step aside and form an alley for us to walk trough. Ainz takes the lead and walks to the edge of the lake, Solitaire right behind him.

''This weather bothers me. It's not dramatic enough. [Control Weather].'' and with a simple gesture Ainz casts a Tier six spell and creates a chilling wind, gathering more clouds in the sky, darkening the area. ''Now that's better. Hehehe. Solitaire, I think I know why you like to play around so much right now. Let's show these lizards the might of Nazarick. [Super Tier Magic — Ice Age].'' A bright blue rune circle appears around Ainz. It starts to spin and the glow intensifies.

''No need to be humble. Here let me help you. [Super Tier Magic — Dying Light].'' the same rune circle appears around Solitaire. Freeze the lake and take away the light. These lizards won't know what happened to them. HAHAHAHAHA.

The 'Super Tier Magic' spells finish charging. ''I'll go first Solitaire.'' and with a bright flash Ainz activates his spell. The circle fragments into small particles of light that fly into the sky, that scatter like an explosion... and then the whole lake was frozen solid, just like the surrounding area. The lizardmen are heard shouting in panic at the scene.

And now for the Coup de grâce.

The rune circle around Solitaire shatters and all light in the surrounding area simply vanishes. Not even the light of the sun is seen, diving the world into a thick, tangible darkness. If the lizards weren't terrified before, now they'll be scared shitless.

''Ah true darkness. It's been a while since I last saw this phenomenon.'' Ainz says next to Solitaire, seemingly unbothered by the darkness. ''I wonder if there are beings in this word that would be able to see in this darkness like us. What do you think?''

''I'd wager that there might be some that could actually see trough this. Wouldn't be the strangest thing, if there was a race here that could do exactly that. With all the strange things I saw in this world, I would indeed be surprised if we couldn't find anyone with the ability to see trough this.''

Five minutes later, Solitaire snips with his fingers and the darkness lifts, leaving the world in a twilight. No sound is heard in the surrounding area. Then the shouting starts again. Guess the lizards finally broke. Hehehe.

''Now, let's go talk to the lizards. Go Gargantua.'' Ainz says. Behind Ainz opens a 'Gate', from which the 30 meters tall golem walks trough. The gem on its chest glows for a second and a giant boulder appears in its hands. Within seconds the boulder is sent flying right at the village. The boulder crashed into the ground in front of the village.

''Death Knights. Go.'' Ainz commands the honour guard.

The knights start walking towards the boulder, but instead of attacking the village or going around the boulder, they stop in front of the boulder and start to form stairs out of their bodies and shields. The next group of knights form ranks at each side, creating a path for Ainz and Solitaire to walk trough, a pathway worthy of a king.

''Really Ainz? Stairs? Teach me sempai!'' Solitaire says, his eye sparkling with excitement.

''Come on, let's greet the lizards.'' Ainz says to him, chuckling at his friends antics and starts walking towards the stairs, like the supreme overlord he is.
DAMN. I thought I was supposed to be the actor here... And here comes Albedo and the other guardians

Behind Solitaire, Albedo and the other guardians step out of another 'Gate'. Without a word they follow behind Ainz and Solitaire. Regal as ever Albedo. I wonder just how long she needs in the bathroom to look like this all the time.

After reaching the top of the boulder Ainz stops for a second to summon a throne for himself and sits on the summoned throne. Solitaire takes position right next to him, the guardians form up behind them. All of them observe the Lizardmen with calculating eyes, but other than that, they remain silent. Ainz summons a few flying monsters and sends them to the lizardmen with a request for conversation. After the flyers delivered their message, they return again. Solitaire gives a short nod and with a snap of Shalltears fingers, all flyers die instantly.

After a few minutes, two Lizardmen come forward.

''We have arrived! I am Shasuryu Shasha, representative of the Lizardmen, and this is the greatest hero of the lizardmen!''

''I am Zaryusu Shasha!''

''Our masters feel you have not adopted a sufficiently respectful listening posture.'' Demiurge says with a cold unforgiving voice.

''... What?'' ''Huh?''

''...Demiurge.'' Ainz addresses him.

''[Kneel].''

The lizardmen drop to their knees. They try to stand up again but their struggle is futile.

''[Do not resist].'' Demiurge orders them and the resistance flows out of their bodies. Demiurge really knows how to get what he wants. Hehehe.

"Ainz-sama, Solitaire-sama, they are now ready to listen to you."

''Thank you, you may raise your heads.'' Ainz tells the kneeling lizardmen.

''[You are permitted to raise your heads].''

Zaryusu and Shasuryu turned their heads, the sole part of their bodies they could move, and looked up like they were desperate to see their king.

''I am Ainz Ooal Gown, master of the Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick. This is Solitaire, my second in command. Firstly, I would like to thank you for helping me complete an experiment.''

The lizardmens faces contort with confusion, before realisation dawns on their faces.

''Well then, let's get to the point… submit to my rule.'' Ainz says and silences the lizardmen with a gesture of his hand. ''However, you have defeated us before in battle, and you are unwilling to be ruled by me. Therefore, we will attack again in four hours. If you can still win, I shall no longer act against you. In fact, I guarantee that I will pay you the appropriate reparations.''

''... May I ask a question?'' one of them asks.

''That is fine. Ask away.'' Solitaire answers.

''Will you be the one leading the attack… Gown-dono? Solitaire-dono?''

''Hardly, neither Solitaire nor myself will make a move. The attacker shall be one of my trusted aides… and only him. His name is Cocytus.''

''We choose to surrender…'' the lizardman says immediately.

''Hehehe. Now, now, it would be too boring to surrender without a fight. Do put up some token of resistance. E. We would like to enjoy our victory.'' Solitaire says with a sickly sweet voice.

''That is all I wish to say. Then, I shall look forward to the events in four hours' time.'' Ainz tells them, dismissing them with a simple gesture.

''A moment please... will this ice melt? And this twilight? Will it lift?''

''... Ah, I almost forgot,'' Ainz replied casually. ''I merely wished to avoid staining my robes in the marsh. I will dispel the magic once we return to shore.'' The colour drains out of the lizardmen's faces.

''Right forgot about the light... It was a bit bright before, so I merely dimmed it down a bit. I'll reverse it later.'' Solitaire said, not bothered at all.

''Then see you later lizardmen. [Gate].'' Ainz says and steps trough the gate, Solitaire follows right behind him.

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The lizardmen put up a good fight against Cocytus, but against the 'Ruler of Glaciers' they simply stood no chance. Some small talk with the white female Lizardwoman Crush Lulu later and Ainz resurrecting Zaryusu Shasha, her lover, in front of the whole lizardmen village, the lizardmen pledged their loyalty to Nazarick. Crush Lulu would become a spy for Nazarick, after Ainz told her he could easily take the life he had given away again as easy as he had given it. Cocytus was given the task of supervising the lizardmen. Flower was allowed to follow Cocytus after she asked Solitaire for permission. Solitaire agreed quite fast, after being hit by Flowers 'Puppy Dog Eye' technique.

A few days later Sigil arrived back at Nazarick with new Intel about the group responsible for the attack on Shalltear a year ago. Sigil reported to Ainz and Solitaire his new findings. It turned out, that indeed the 'Black Scripture', one of the elite unites of the 'Slane Theocracy', was responsible for the attack. After some discussion it was agreed on, that Solitaire would hunt down the offending party and deal with them as he saw fit. After a day of preparation and more discussions and planing Solitaire left Nazarick, ready to exact vengeance.

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Night time a Forrest somewhere at the border between Slane Theocracy and Draconic Kingdom

After a few days, Solitaire finally found the trail of the 'Black Scripture' unite that he's been tracking for the last three weeks or so. Took me long enough to find them. Now let's see what I'm dealing with. Solitaire slowly stalks towards the encampment. Looking down from the small cliff he's on top off, Solitaire has a good view on the camp. Down below him is a small camp composed of a few tents, soldiers sit next to campfires, stand around the tents or a few are on patrol around the camp.

Hmmmm. About 20 soldiers in the open plus 10 or so on patrol, covered by the trees. Most likely a few in the tents sleeping. … OK, from what I gathered about the 'Black Scripture', they're the elite of the Theocracy. There are way to many soldiers down there, for them all to be members of the 'Black Scripture'. So just where are you 'Black...'.

A flap on one tent is thrown open and a young looking woman walks out. All soldiers near her stop whatever they were doing and salute her. Well that was easy... Guess the Intel from Sigil was right after all. The woman looks like she's in her teenage years. Her hair and eyes are heterochromatic, black and silver in colour. Her right eye is black, her left silver, her hair is just the other way round. Fits the description I got from Sigil perfectly. So that's Zesshi Zetsumei, the 'Extra Seat' of the 'Black Scripture' and supposedly the strongest human alive. Intel suggests she's a 'God-Kin'. Hehehe, this should be interesting, now then let's see just what Surshana's descendant has to offer.

Solitaire jumps down the cliff side and slowly approaches the encampment, donning his traveller disguise.

''Who goes there?'' a guard shouts, spotting Solitaire. …Really? Why don't you tell everyone where you are?

''Hold your horses, I'm just a lone traveller.'' Solitaire says holding his hands in the air in a surrendering gesture. ''I saw the light of the fire and thought I'd investigate who that might be. Better spend the night in friendly company than alone out in the woods right?''

''You stay where you are, Mark go get the commander, tell him we got a 'traveller' here asking for permission to enter the camp.'' One of the guards says pointing his spear at me.

''Got it, Thomas. I'll be right back.'' the other one says, walking away.

''Don't do anything stupid now, or I'll attack.'' he says.

''I mean none of you any harm. As I said, I'm just a lone traveller.''

''A lone traveller, a human at that, in known beastmen hunting territory?'' A new voice asks. A tall man in heavy armour, walks towards us, the guard from before right behind him. ''Likely story pal. Now tell me, what are you doing here? You'd better be telling the truth or I might have my soldiers 'persuade' you.'' he threatens.

''I can take care of myself, alright.'' I tell him taking on a more defensive posture. ''I came here, because I'm looking for a certain flower, that is known to only grow in these woods. 'Weeping Rose', might have heard of it.''

''And just what would a lone traveller like you do with such a 'rare' flower?''

''Hehe. Well I'm a procurer of rare goods. I get paid for this. I got a few roses already and when I saw your camp, I thought I might seek out your company. Better that just sleeping on my own out here. Asking couldn't hurt, right?''

''If you can show me those flowers and you agree to surrender all weapons on yourself then I might allow you to join us for the night.'' the commander tells Solitaire. Solitaire just nods and takes out a few roses out of his backpack. ''These are 'Weeping Roses' alright. Now give your weapons to Sergeant Mark here and you may follow me inside. But try anything and my hospitality ends.''

''Thanks.'' Solitaire says, putting the roses back and hands 'Mark' his two daggers. Then follows the commander. The commander leads him right in the middle of the camp, right to the campfire Zesshi sits next to.

''Ah commander, so this is our traveller? Who might you be?'' Zesshi asks, studying me with a calculating gaze. ''Name's Zesshi.''

''Ah, nice to meet you Lady Zesshi.'' Solitaire says, bowing slightly. ''My name is Jones, Indiana Jones. Professor of Archeology and procurer of rare goods. My friends call me Indy.''

''Nice to meet you Jones.'' she says with a small smile. Her whole posture changes rapidly. ''Now tell me, why are you here?'' she says, her voice devoid of any emotion and with the unspoken promise of death in it, if not told what she wants.

''Lady Zetsumei, no need to get aggressive, he stumbled onto our camp on accident, while gathering 'Weeping Roses' in the surrounding area. He thought it wouldn't hurt to ask for shelter for the night. Better in company than alone.'' The commander tells her. This seems to mollify her and her posture changes again, back to relaxed.

''Oh good. Have fun then.'' and with that she turns away from us towards the fire and pulls out a 'Rubik's Cube' and starts turning the sides, mixing it up.

IS THAT A RUBIK'S CUBE? DAMN YOU SIX GODS. They could have told me they have some stuff from back home like this... Oh wait I just killed them without giving them a chance to talk... oh well shit happens.

Some time passes and Solitaire strikes up conversation here and there with a few guards. An annoyed grunt near him gets his attention. Zesshi is still sitting near the fire and from what it seems, frustrated with her cube, only one side is coloured right. She turns to Solitaire and holds the cube to him.

''It's quite easy to get one side, but it's really hard to get two, right? Here try it.'' She tells him. Solitaire just shrugs, takes the cube and starts turning it left and right.

''I heard of those cubes. They're a real hit in the Theocracy.'' He hands the now solved cube back to Zesshi. ''But sadly not a real challenge for me.'' Zesshi just stares at him then at the cube and back at him.

''How did you do that? I've never seen someone solve one of these so fast.'' she asks, a glow in her eyes. She looks just like a child now who's seen something interesting for the first time now. Guess even someone like her can be 'human' after all.

''Well I' not one to brag... but I had to solve my fair share of riddles in my time, so something like this isn't so hard for me.''

''Tell me your secrets.'' She's right in Solitaire's face as she says this, excitement in her voice.

''OK, OK, calm down. If you give the cube back to me, I'll teach you.''

Zesshi and Solitaire spend the rest of the night next to each other, with Solitaire explaining the different methods to solve the cube to Zesshi. Sometime before sunrise Zesshi falls asleep on Solitaire's shoulder, the mostly solved cube in her hands. The commander gives Solitaire a thankful look and brings him a bed cover to put around Zesshi and Solitaire.

''Thank you, Mr. Jones. You might not know it, but the Lady doesn't have many friends and even fewer people she openly talks to. You did a good thing for her by spending some time with her. The soldiers and I am grateful for that.'' he hands Solitaire the cover and walks away.
They're 'human' after all... Damn I really hate when this happens. I can't really spare them. They are responsible for Shalltear's betrayal after all. Urrrrrgh. This sucks. Well guess I won't make their deaths slow and excruciatingly painful after all... Fuck...

Some time passes and the sun rises slowly in the sky. Things in the camp start to wake up again. Next to Solitaire, Zesshi slowly stirs awake.

''Had a good night's rest?'' he asks her.

''Huhhh? What happened?'' she asks groggily.

''I'd say, you got tired last night from all the puzzle solving and fell asleep on my shoulder. Didn't want to wake you up, so I just let you sleep there.'' She jolts upwards. An embarrassed look creeping on her face.

''Well now I'm awake... '' she turns her head away. ''Let's get something to eat.''

After breakfast and some more small talk, Zesshi, the commander and Solitaire are sitting next to a small table, talking with each other.

''Say Jones? Do you know of the Theocracy's 'Black Scripture'?'' Zesshi asks and the commanders face goes white after he heard the question.

''My Lady?'' he whispers to her, unsure why she brought up this topic with Solitaire.

''Yeah I know about them. Heard some things about the scripture in my line of work. Thou I never had business with them myself. Why?''

''See I'm the present holder of the 'Extra Seat' of the 'Black Scripture'. And it so happens that one member of the scripture has the ability to tell the future.'' she turns to Solitaire, a smile on her face. Could she know about my true nature? Fuck...

''Because of this, she got the moniker 'Thousand Leagues Astrologer'.'' she stops for a second. ''See here, one of my life goals is to meet someone who can best me in battle.'' her smile grows wider.

SHE KNOWS!

''And 'Astrologer' told me I'd meet up with someone quite powerful at some point yesterday. This person should be able to give me a challenge she told me. Hehehe. Tell me Jones, if that's even your real name, are you strong? Can you provide me with a challenge?'' her smile covers her whole face now. The commander realising, just what she said draws his sword and points it right at Solitaire.

If I should ever find out, that there is someone out there who's responsible for my terrible luck...

''Jones... don't do anything stupid now. I really like you and I'd really hate to hurt you.'' the commander says. Zesshi meanwhile just stares at Solitaire with her creepy smile.

Solitaire stands up slowly.

''I guess, telling you I don't know what you're talking about isn't an option now? Thought so.'' SIGH ''Commander... I'd be willing to forget meeting you and your soldiers this time, since I really like the lot of you.'' The other Soldiers caught wind of the situation and are slowly approaching, weapons drawn. '' but only if you take your men and leave immediately.'' Solitaire tells the commander.

''I appreciate the offer, but neither my soldiers nor myself could just disobey our orders, and those state clearly to apprehend the individual foretold in the 'Astrologer's' prophecy. I'm sorry as well, that it has come to this.''

''And there is really no way I could convince you to retreat?'' Solitaire asks, saddened by his current predicament.

''No. There is none.'' The commander says, also saddened by the situation.

''You know, I'm still here?'' Zesshi butts in. ''Now let's start already. I'm itching for a good fight.'' she says walking over to her tent to pull out a 'cross-shaped' war scythe.

''I guess, I have no other choice then. Goodbye commander. It was nice knowing you, despite the short time we knew each other.'' Solitaire says, and the air in the camp suddenly feels numerous degrees cooler. ''I'll grant you a swift, painless death.'' his 'eyes' light up for a second.

[Tsukuyomi]

Within seconds, the commander and all soldiers drop dead where they stand, no visible injuries. They lay there on the ground, smiles on their face and for a passer-by, who hadn't witnessed what happened, they'd look just like they fell asleep on the spot.

''YES. That was really impressive. What exactly did you do to them?'' Zesshi asks.

''I put them in an illusion and let them live out their lives till they died of old age... I killed them with a heart attack.''

''Sounds boring, but they're just normal soldiers, so no harm done by killing them. I can get new ones, if necessary. But I'm certain now, that you can provide my life with some entertainment.'' Zesshi says readying her scythe for the attack. ''Now entertain me.''

P.O.V Solitaire

Zesshi charges and draws her scythe back, ready to strike as soon as she's in range.

''Well don't mind me then. I'll just use you to test my control out.'' I say and block the scythe with ease, letting it slide down next to me into the ground. ''I remember this scythe. Hehehehe. Surshana's weapon, if I remember correctly. Tell me, how did you get your hands on it?''

''I got it form the Theocracy's Treasury. I'm it's guardian after all. Hehehe. Nice block by the way. Not many could do something like that. Now, please tell me that this wasn't a fluke.''

''Don't you worry your little head girl. This fight will be your hardest one yet.'' I say and teleport next to her. My fist connects with her abdomen, and she gets blown away.

''YES. YES. YES. Don't top now. Entertain me more. {Reaping Strike}.'' her scythe glows black and an energy slash flies at me.

Hmm, not even worth blocking. I hold out my open hand and simply stop the energy slash, letting it dissipate right inside my hand.

''You'll have to try harder, if you want me to take this fight serious.''

''Let's see how you like this then. {Reaping Storm}.'' She flashes right next to me and starts swinging her scythe at near inhuman speed. Her scythe simply obliterates anything it touches.
She has some skill after all, but brute strength won't work on someone like myself...
Solitaire just stands in between her attack, dodging with the barest of movement.

''Damn it. Stand still and let me hit you already.'' Zesshi yells, starting to swing even faster.

''Here, let's kick this fight up a notch.'' I say and pull out [God's Spear]. With a bit of power put into the weapon it transforms into its true form [Gungnir]. ''Let's fight 'God Weapon' with
'God Weapon'.'' I tell her and power up [Gungnir]. The ensuing clash destroys the surrounding area, uprooting trees, burning grass.

''She was right after all. I never thought 'Astrologer' would be the one to provide me with a strong opponent. Let's see how you handle my friend here.
[Summon High Tier Undead — Reaper's Ghost].'' Her scythe starts to emit a black fog cloud. It slowly drifts to the ground and gathers behind her. There it starts to grow in size, till it grows to about 4 metres in height. Out of the cloud steps a figure, clad in black robes, its face hidden in the shadows. The reaper wields a giant scythe and emits a miasma of death. Zesshi is unaffected by the miasma but everything else it touches simply withers and dies.

''I'm impressed. Surshana never summoned such a powerful creature when we fought. It seems that I have to take this fight serious after all.'' [Gungnir] slams into the ground, a rune circle spreading from the impact point. The miasma is pushed back by the circle.

''But please tell me this isn't your ace in the hole. This won't be enough to defeat me, Nigun had to find that out the hard way, when he summoned 'Dominion Authority'. Hehehe.''

''So it was you who killed of the 'Sunlight Scripture'? Nice, I really didn't like Nigun, he was a creep. 'Reaper' attack.'' The reaper ghost charges at me, scythe raised high above its head. The following slash would have looped of a normal mans head, but [Gungnir] stopped the scythe dead in its track.

''You'll have to try harder than this, if you want a chance at killing me.'' The reaper gets blown away.

''Now that we're already fighting, let me reintroduce myself. I'm Solitaire, Jester extraordinaire, Mocker of idiots and known to the Theocracy as 'Silas Head of the Troupe' and...'' I pull out my modified 'Blood Moon Mask', the mask itself is more angular than before and the left eyehole is closed up.'' also known as 'Solitaire the Laughung God'... '' I put on the mask. ''At your service.'' I give her a small bow and drop my disguise. The leather armour fades and a rune engraved armour replaces it. Grey, almost black fur spreads along my body, fox ears appear atop my head and a single fox tail grows out of my backside.

Zesshi's face shows recognition, fear, and terror at realising just who she fights with, but then her expression changes. Now she smiles like a maniac, anticipation and excitement clearly written on her face.

''You're definitely a worthy opponent 'Solitaire'. I never ever imagined, I'd get the chance to fight with a god. HAHAHA. This is the best present I ever got.'' She charges and together with the reaper unleashes a storm of fast and deadly strikes.

''Well, I aim to please my audience. Now show me, Zesshi Zetsumei, show me what a descendant of Surshana's is really capable of.''

The fight continues for more than two days, with neither side showing any signs of exhaustion. Solitaire's fighting with high tier skills, while Zesshi somehow fused with the 'Reaper Ghost' and became even more powerful than before. The surrounding Forrest is long gone, simply obliterated by the clash of these two titans.

''Hahaha. You really know how to entertain me Solitaire. Before we finish this fight, tell me, did I earn your recognition as a strong fighter? How much did you hold back? Tell me please.''

''I have to say Zesshi, when I heard about you in the reports, I honestly thought your skills were exaggerated, but facing of against you in battle I have to say, you honestly surprised me and dwarfed all expectation. You even surpassed your ancestor, Surshana, in power and skill. You're a worthy opponent. I had to use about 60% of my old power. But you're human still, so using my real power against you would have been overkill. Honestly I never thought, I'd find an opponent as strong as you anywhere in this world. You earned my recognition.'' Solitaire tells her honestly.

''Thanks.''

And a single blow from [Gungnir] the fight ends. Zesshi sinks to the ground, completely exhausted.
''Hehehe... Solitaire marry me.'' and she looses consciousness.

''What...?''

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[Message — Ainz]

[I found the group I was hunting down. Turned out there was only one member of the scripture here, and she wasn't even responsible for the attack. I spared her after we fought for a bit. Sooooo... Ainz, I just got proposed to... What am I to do now? Tell me, please. I 've got absolutely no clue what I'm supposed to do help me...]

[Calm down, Solitaire. And then tell me exactly what happened.]

One explanation later.

[You're screwed.]

[Ahm?]

[Think about her as Albedo 2.0]

[...Fuck.]

[Yeah. Have fun with that. By the way, Cocytus asked me to give you his report on Flower, the next time we spoke. He told me Flower was doing alright. She made friends with some Lizardmen, Crusch Lulu especially. And training wise, she progresses a bit faster than expected.]

[Ahhhh... at least something nice to hear. Give Flower and Cocytus my regards then. I'll contact you
in a few weeks again. And remember to tell Demiurge to contact me, if he wants help with his plan. Till next time. Bye.]

[Bye.] … Click

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A few days later, Solitaire's camp

Solitaire took care of Zesshi for the last few days. The fever she got after the fight died down sometime last night, and she's expected to wake up sometime today. Concerning her proposal, Solitaire thought about it for the whole time till now.

''Urg my head hurts, last thing I remember is fighting with Solitaire...''

''Hey, you're awake again. Here drink this.'' Solitaire says, holding a herb brew to Zesshi. ''Might taste bitter but should help you recover faster.''

''Thanks... So I did lose against you... Mar...''

''Ah stop right there. I heard your proposal the last time alright. Now listen closely. IF you want me to take this proposal serious, then you'll have to prove yourself to me. First: You'll have to become my subordinate, Second: I'll have to know you better, third: You'll need approval from my friend and from my daughter and last: You'll have to show me that you can be of use to Nazarick in the future. Object to any of my points and I'll simply kill you right now.''

''You're the only being I met, that could not only best me in battle with ease but you're also one of the most powerful beings in this world. I'd be stupid to not take you as my husband. I'll accept. I'll prove myself worthy of becoming your wife.'' Zesshi says, determination written all over her face.
I might have screwed myself with that... Fuck it. I'll just roll with it.

''Good. Then let me tell you to what exactly you just agreed to. Hehehe. But first, One rule, break it and you die. The rule is simple, be loyal to myself, Nazarick and Ainz Ooal Gown.''

''Simple enough.''

''Now story time.'' Solitaire says, sitting down. ''It all started about 1500 years ago in a realm called Yggdrasil. This realm composed of nine worlds is kind of like this world...'' she gives him a disbelieving look. ''… Yes I'm from a different world...The same one your ''Six Gods'' came from.''

''That would explain why no one knew about someone as powerful as you...''

''As I was saying... I lived on my own for quite some time there. Relations between human and non-humans were quite bad. Humans would often kill non-humans for sport. What not like the humans here are much different. Anyway, at one point in my life I got caught up in a human raid and would have died, if it weren't for a few other non-humans coming to my rescue. These eight would later become my closest friends and together we created 'Nines Ooal Gown', our little group of friends. Later our numbers grew, and we changed our name to 'Ainz Ooal Gown'. This name would later stand for absolute power and unbeatable. We survived numerous raids and dished out punishment ourself, until no one dared to even look at us wrong, out of fear for our retaliation. Over the passage of time most of the members of 'Ainz Ooal Gown' left and only Ainz and myself remained. And then we came to this world. The rest is history .''

''...OK...''

''That should at least explain some things for you... Anyway why don't you tell me a bit about yourself?'' Zesshi starts to squirm on the spot. Ah, looks like a rather difficult topic for her to talk about. ''I won't judge you for your past.''

''… Well... as you know I'm a descendant of Surshana, that makes me a so-called 'God-Kin', a being with the blood of gods flowing trough my veins. My mother was kidnapped by the elven king and raped because of her blood. I was the result...'' WOW. The hate in her eyes. Guess I know where to go next. Elven capital here I ''I joined the 'Black Scripture', because of my strength and to get revenge against the elves, especially their king. He'll die by my hands. Other than that, there's not much to say about myself...''

''I can live with that for now. Sooooooo...'' a terrifying smile spreads across Solitaire's face. ''Tell me, how about we go to the elven capital and kill the king?'' the smile on Solitaire's face promises an extremely painful death for whoever caught his ire.

''Huh... Y... You. You would help me kill the king? We just fought against each other and I tried to kill you at that.'' Zesshi says, sounding confused at the offer.

''Well, as your new superior as well as potential future... husband/mate, I can't let such a disgrace for you continue to plague you. And I got a serious problem with assholes like the king. So yeah, why shouldn't I help you get revenge against the elven king?'' Solitaire asks her honestly.

Zesshi starts to shake uncontrollable in front of Solitaire, then without warning, she launches at him, wrapping her arms around his middle, tears flowing freely down her face.

''ThankyouThankyouThankyouThankyouThankyouThankyouThankyou''

After some time Zesshi finally exhausted herself, crying the whole time and falls asleep, leaning into Solitaire with a smile.

Well I guess under all that 'tough girl' exterior is a soft core after all.

[Message — Ainz]

[He Bones, guess I really got a new girl after me. By the way, I'm going with her to the elven capital and kill their king.]

[Excuse me? Kill the king?]

[Yep. Bastard raped her mother, because she's from a Players Bloodline... I'll help her get revenge and then I'll bring her back to Nazarick. I think she'll fit right in with .]

[Urggg. I just knew you'd do something stupid, when I let you go on your own... Well I know it be futile for me to try to get you not to kill the king, so just do it in the name of 'Ainz Ooal Gown'!? He hurt one of our own, so punishment is due. … So, tell me about your new admirer.]

[Hey I just like to take walks... well very enthusiastic walks... OK, well her name's Zesshi Zetsumei. YES, I know, the one from the 'Black Scripture'. But it wasn't her, who attacked Shalltear, just members of the same group. Zesshi isn't really budy budy with them. When I killed her guards, she just shrugged and asked how I killed them. She was fucking more interested in my method of killing them than their deaths. But I'm positive she'll befriend the others for real.]

[I'll trust you with this. You know what to do should she betray us.]

[Yeah, I know. I told her what to expect right at the start. She agreed to it as long as it gets her a chance with me. I'll contact you again either when we finished of the king or if we need support to make a statement.]

[Good. Have fun then. Bye.]

[You know I'll have fun. Hehehehe. No doubt about it. See you later. Bye.] … Click

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Some time a few weeks later, Border of the Elf Kingdom.

''Wow. I've got to say, I don't feel so bad now after seeing the state of this country. The elves will thank us for killing their king, if he cares so little for his people. If the outskirts of the kingdom already look so bad, I really dread to see the state of the capital.'' Solitaire says to Zesshi, as they walk trough a small elven town at the border.

''This is nothing. The king is only interested in his own power. He sees his people as week and not worth his time. The capital city is worse that this. There's the part where the nobles live and then there are the slums. At least the Theocracy treats its people fair.'' Zesshi says, disgusted by the surrounding sight. ''Let's just hurry up and get to the capital and be done with this.''

A few weeks of travel and a lot more gruesome sights later, Solitaire and Zesshi arrive at the outskirts of the capital. But before they can enter the city, they have to deal with the delegation awaiting them at the gates.

In front of the gates is a group of about 40 or so elven guards. They're here as the escort of two noble lords. As they spot Solitaire and Zesshi, movement comes to the group. The 'nobles' at the front and the guards take position at their back. The nobles step forth to address Solitaire and Zesshi, who stopped a few feet away from them.

''So it is true. Our king's kin has returned to us, what a glorious day. Please follow us. Your slave will be taken care of.'' One 'noble' says. The temperature suddenly drops. The looks of both Solitaire and Zesshi would have killed if they could.

''What did you call me?'' both say at the same time, thou enraged about different things, Zesshi about being called the king's kin and Solitaire about being called a slave.
The guards visibly tense at the sight of them.

''Such a disgusting creature as yourself dares to talk to your better. Guards discipline this creature at ones. Your highness if you would follow us now.'' He starts to turn around.

''Hehehe... You're really pissing me of here.'' Solitaire says appearing in front of the nobles, who look terrified at his sudden appearance. Solitaire grabs the speaker by the throat. ''And I'm already in a bad mood. So sorry, but not sorry.'' And with his other hand he grabs the head and crushes it between his fingers. ''Guards if you'd be so kind as to remove the trash.'' he throws the corpse at their feet.

''How... How dare you attack your betters.'' the other noble stutters.

''Listen closely. If I had a problem with my slaves actions, I'd have punished him myself. Who are you to question me?'' Zesshi asks the surviving noble, who seems to shrink under her gaze. ''Now take us to your king at once. My slave is not to be touched.''

[Nice acting Zesshi. But next time try not to have me be the slave.]

[Sorry.]

The noble takes the lead, not wanting to catch Zesshi's ire, and the guards take position a few feet behind us.

''I'm terribly sorry, your highness for the unsightly look of this part of our glorious city. The elves living here are the lowest of the low and as such have no standard. Please excuse me for having you walk trough this place.''

All around us are elves, from child to the elderly, all wearing nothing but rags. The streets are just mud, no stone to step on at all. The houses look like they could come crashing down at any minute now.

This place... OK now I'm certain. The king dies today. Need to get someone from Nazarick here to keep order and get this place cleaned up.

After an hour long walk trough the slums of the city, we reach a control station embedded into a wall, cutting of the slums from the rest of the city. A short discussion later and we can go trough. The other side of the wall is the complete opposite of the slums. The streets are covered in tone plates, god enough for the carriages of the nobles to pass over without shaking them too much. The houses look like they were build to display the luxury of the owner. Each house more pompous than the one before.

Fuck it, killing the nobles as well.

When we finally reach the palace, both Solitaire and Zesshi are truck with awe at the sight.

''Well, I got to give credit where it's due. The king knows how to display his wealth.''

''At least a lowly creature such as yourself knows how to react at the sight of our glorious palace. The king himself had it build at the start of his reign, after he had the old palace removed.'' The hell. You tell me, the king already had a palace and had this one build just because the old one wasn't enough...

[Let's just get this over with. The faster we're finished here, the faster we can leave again Solitaire.]

[Yeah. I'll let you fight the king on your own, but I'll intervene if necessary.]

The two are lead into the palace. After walking trough a lot of halls and corridors, the two finally arrive at the doors leading to the throne room. Their guide stops here and addresses Zesshi.

''You're about to meet the king. Remember to pay him the respect he is due. Only speak if spoken to and under no circumstance anger the king, or he'll punish you, his kin or not.'' and with that he opens the door leading us inside.

The throne room is quite big. Almost all of it is covered in gold or some other rare material. The throne itself is made out of pure mithril with gold and silver engravings. At the left side of the room is a giant coloured window, displaying battlefields and other 'glorious' things.

On the throne itself sits the king. He's the exact copy of Zesshi, if she was male. He's about 6 feet tall, clad in golden armour with a crown on his head. When he spots the two he stands up and addresses Zesshi.

''Ah, finally. My long-lost kin returns to me. I expected nothing less from my own blood. You just knew your place is at my side. Et me finally welcome you to my kingdom, my kin.''

[You want to talk to him or just start the fight?]

[I have a few questions for him before I can kill him.]

''Tell me 'king'. Why did you kidnap my mother? Why did you rape her?'' Zesshi addresses the king, barely suppressing her hatred and anger.

''To address me so casually. I'll have to teach you manners after all. Guess I could have expected you not to know how to address your better after living with humans all your life. But I'm a good king, so I'll answer your questions and let this breach of manners slide. I am generous after all. As for your question, tell me why shouldn't I take what rightfully belongs to me? Your mother should have felt grateful after all, it was I that sired you, not some filthy human. She should have felt blessed to receive the honour to lay with me.'' he tells her, like stating the truth.

With an outcry, Zesshi pulls out her scythe and charges at the king. The king, as if expecting such an action, blocks her attack with a blade of his own.

''Such insolence. I guess I'll have to teach you a lot more than just manners. I am your better you'll treat me as such.'' and he pushes her away, catching her of guard with that and strikes at her arm. The slash is completely ignoring her armour and leaves a deep wound on her arm, nearly disabling her arm. The following fight is completely one sided. The king dominates her in very way. He's faster, stronger and overall the better fighter it seems.

''I hope this proves to you just why I'm your better.'' He says while pointing his blade ate her.

Zesshi just sits on the ground tears flowing from her eyes, the helplessness clearly written in her eyes.

[Solitaire... Please help me. I know, he's cheating somehow. He shouldn't be so much more powerful than me. I didn't train for all my life just to lose now.]

''This fight is meaningless to me. Surrender now and I might be lenient.''

A crash is heard and a dead elven guard lands at the kings feet.

''What is the meaning if this?'' he yells and finally lifts his gaze towards the other half of the throne room, he ignored the whole time. There he sees the lifeless bodies of at least 60 guards. The sight before him could only be described as a massacre. Limbs are missing and the bodies are completely mutilated.

''Ohh, the king finally acknowledges my presence. What did I do to receive such honour. Hehehe'' Solitaire says, dripping with elven blood. ''Ah! By the way, I suggest getting better guards. These wouldn't even count as warm-up.'' He takes a step forward and the blood simply evaporates leaving Solitaire's armour clean.

''Who are you to address me in such a way? And just what are you thinking, killing my guards? You're a slave and you should know better than to anger your better.'' A blade embeds itself only a hair width away from the kings head into the wall.

''First of all. I AM NO SLAVE. Second. I address you with the respect you are due, none at all. And if we're to take things exactly, then your guards killed each other I just watched them. It was quite hilarious. HAHAHAHA.''

''Such insolence. You, a meagre human, dare to talk to me with such sass.''

Solitaire shimmers and reveals his kitsune form. Only a single tail is seen.

''I'm no human. And it is you, who should know how to address his better. Sheep shouldn't attack a PREDATOR so openly after all.'' the temperature drops a few degrees.

''A kitsune. What do you think you are doing? Would you really risk receiving my ire and causing me to kill the rest of your race? You kitsune served under my rule since the beginning why risk everything now?'' the king asks. ''Your race just has this small village inside my kingdom left. Just why would you risk it?''

''That's easy. I'm nor from your kingdom. I came from the outside. And honestly I couldn't care less what happens to the Kitsune in your kingdom, as long as they are not part of my family they can die for all I care. You on the other hand, you, I took personal interest in. You hurt my friend, my family. Do you really think I'd let a slight like this pass. Nonono. You won't live long enough to see a new dawn. And that's not a threat but a promise. And I never break my promises.''

It looks like the king got fed up with Solitaire talking to him like that. The king draws his blade back and with a yell charges straight at Solitaire, who simply backhands the king straight into a pillar.

''You didn't think I'd give you a chance to fight back now, did you?'' Solitaire smiles sinisterly. ''I told you, you'd die today. That was no joke. There's a saying 'Don't wake sleeping dragons'. Don't take my kindness of letting you live just a bit longer for weakness. The beast inside me is merely sleeping, not dead. AND YOU JUST WOKE IT UP BY INJURING MY FAMILY.'' A beam tears trough the throne room destroying everything in its way, disintegrating the unfortunate elves not fast enough to dodge it. The king barely dodges out of the way.

''WHO ARE YOU? THERE IS NO ONE SO POWERFUL IN THIS WORLD.''

''I am Solitaire, Trickster of Nazarick, the Laughing God. I AM YOUR DEATH.'' 'Gungnir' flashes trough the air and impales the king with ease onto the wall. ''You messed with the wrong family and now you'll pay for this mistake with your life. Zesshi...'' he turns around and looks at Zesshi on the ground. Her tear filled eyes look at him with hope. The king meanwhile struggles to get of the spear to no avail. Time to try out one of my new skills.

''Zesshi, look at me and listen to my advice. Do not go gently into that good night, but rage, rage against the dying light.'' An energy sphere materializes in Solitaires hand, and he presses it into Zesshi. Zesshi's eyes light up and a soundless scream comes from her lips. The surrounding area vanishes in a blinding light.

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Days later the elven capital is till in uproar, their palace obliterated and their king dead, but that changes quite quick, when the forces of Nazarick arrive at their doorstep, lead by Aura, Mare, Kyra and Sigil. In less than a week all nobles are rounded up and either executed for being useless or given positions in the new council for actually being kind and considerate to their fellow elves, living in the slums. The other elves accept Nazarick's rule without much resistance. They even threw a party for their saviours.

And while this all is happening, Solitaire and Zesshi just left and continued their journey together, Zesshi quite happy to finally close this chapter of her past forever. Their next destination you ask? Well let's just say it's time to step on the dragon's tail.


Omake 3

Solitaire meets the 'Matchmaking Party'

Today is a normal day for the denizens of Nazarick. Everything's fine. Well not everything. For a small group of people, things aren't as they're supposed to be. This troubled group is officially dubbed 'Matchmaking Party' by its members. The group is lead by Albedo, who together with Flower, Kyra, the Pleiades and Clementine, are currently in a heated discussion about their main topic. Who is the best suited woman to become Solitaire's wife. The current candidates are Kyra and Clementine, but neither of them is able to gather a majority so the discussion continues with both sides trying to outdo the other.

The other guardians have already been informed by Albedo about the current situation. Demiurge is in full support of the group, Aura and Mare are both to embarrassed to even talk about the topic. Cocytus is once again deep inside one of his daydreams about teaching a descendant of one of the 'Supreme Beings'. And Shalltear you ask, well Shalltear is still trying to drown her guilt about her failure with excessive drinking every night, without much success.

Solitaire is currently unaware of the existence of the 'Matchmaking Party', while Ainz at least heard some rumors but nothing more.

Solitaire is currently on his way to a meeting with Ainz. There have been some complaints about loud noises coming from rooms all across Nazarick. When he arrived on the 10th floor, he passes a slightly open door. The noise coming out of said door is quite loud and is disturbing the other members of Nazarick. Our brave Solitaire now takes on the responsibility to investigate the noise.

What the hell is going on in there. I can hear them from down the hall. Just who's causing such ruckus?

''… and I tell you I'm best suited for the position, Kyra. Nothing you say will change that fact.'' Clementine shouts.

''Just shut up you bitch. It is obvious, that I'm best suited for the position. After all, I am a creation of Solitaire, and who could be better for the position than a personal creation of Solitaire?'' Kyra counters, equally loud as Clementine.

Solitaire opens the door and walks inside. The people inside haven't noticed his entry, completely engrossed in their heated argument.

''Be quiet, all of you. Do you even know just how loud the bunch of you are? Ainz and myself have already gotten noise complaints.'' Solitaire shouts and the noise immediately dies down. Chills run down Solitaire's back when all eyes suddenly focus on him. The once divided group takes on a new expression. Solitaire is now faced with a predatory gleam from the eyes of the group.

Gulp. ''Now, now, calm down everyone. There's no need to get violent, right?'' Solitaire tries to defuse the situation. A sickly, sweet voice suddenly comes from right behind him.

''Ah how nice of you to join us Solitaire-sama. We've been talking about you for quite some time now. Since you're already here, why don't you join the discussion?'' Albedo asks, the smile on her face freezing Solitaire in place.

The door slowly closes, the light inside the room fades once again to almost black and the last thing heard is a small whimper from Solitaire before the door closes completely.
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An hour later Ainz opens the doors of his chambers.

''Excuse me.'' he asks one of the maids outside his chambers.'' Have anyone of you seen Solitaire? He was supposed to meet me here an hour ago.''

''We're terribly sorry Ainz-sama but neither of us has seen Solitaire-sama today.'' a maid answers him. After that all of them start to snicker.

''Ah... OK. Then continue with your duties and let me know when you see him.''


''HAHAHAHAHA. Tell me how did you like the Omake?'' the author asks.

''Hahaha my ass. Do you know what you just did to me?'' Solitaire asks, clearly upset with his predicament. ''I'll give you upset...'' and he chases the author around the room.

''Aww come on Solitaire. Don't tell me you're afraid of a few women.''

''He's right. What could be better than being trapped in a room with beautiful women?'' an unknown voice suddenly says. Both Solitaire and the author stop the chase.

''Ahm, who's there?'' they ask.

''Well it is I, your friendly neighbourhood Deadpool.'' Deadpool says appearing on the screen. ''Who else could break the 4th wall like I just did?''

''The hell is Deadpool doing here?'' Solitaire asks the author.

''How should I know? I'm not the crazy mutant that can break the 4th wall. Why don't you ask him.'' Solitaire and the author continue to argue with each other.

''Well, since both the author and Solitaire are currently unavailable it falls to me to end this episode.'' Deadpool announces. ''Next time on Dragon Ball Z... wait wrong FanFic. Will Solitaire finally escape the women's grasp? Will the author and Solitaire finally agree on whose to talk to me? Who knows. Find out next time on 'Tales of a Trickster'. Now with yours truly.'' Deadpool says and pulls out a small note written by the author and reads it loudly. ''Disclaimer. Deadpool is not owned by the author. He is the property of his rightful owners...''

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''You know author, I'm currently really considdering to help Solitaire catch you.''