Ainz looked at the several big screens floating in the air. He was currently in the throne room and in the process of checking Nazarick's security. He had arranged for the workers to raid his tomb, and now he waited eagerly for what was to happen. They already had searched the buildings aboveground, and except for Parupatra's team they were heading for the underground tomb, specifically the first floor.
As he was looking at the screen showing the entrance with Albedo next to him, the door opened and Demiurge entered.
"Ainz-sama, I arrived.", he said with a respectful bow.
"Demiurge. Come, take a seat and join us.", said Ainz. Although it seemed a bit odd, he had ordered the maids to place a few chairs in the throne room. He could have had this meeting elsewhere, but held it in the throne room for no specific reason.
"Thank you very much. Are those the puny humans who dare to set foot in our domain?", asked Demiurge.
"Umu, that's right. Although I resent the very thought of letting humans like dirty Nazarick, we have to test our security parameters, and what better way than to use those greedy flies."
Ainz, who had become infuriated, was forcefully calmed.
"Ah, forgive me. I just can't stand the thought - alas, it is necessary.", sighed Ainz.
The doors opened again and Cocytus entered.
"Ainz-sama. I. Have. Arrived.", he said, clicking his mandibels.
"Cocytus. It's good to see you. Join us, we have quite the show to watch.", said Ainz. "Although the outcome should be clear, I'd love to see them put up what little resistance they got."
"I. Think. The. Lizardmen. Are. A. Better. Species."
"Umu, that might be true. After all, those people are just here to earn money by taking what is not theirs. They're no more than petty thieves.", said Ainz.
As they fell silent, observing the workers with hateful eyes, they heard to female voices bickering outside. Although they could not make out entire sentences, the words "shrimp" and "fake boobs" were used in a frequent manner, indicating the arrival of...
"Shalltear. Aura. Mare. You have arrived. With this, all the guardians have gathered. Sit down and enjoy the show.", said Ainz, calmed down by his passive skill. Then he raised his hand. "[Message]. Sebas, you may start now."
Only moments after he gave the command, the doors opened again and maids entered, carrying trays with drinks, popcorn and a penguin.
" Eicler?", said Aura astonished.
"It is me, you liege-to-come.", said Eicler proudly while waddling over to the guardians.
"Why is he here?", asked Aura dumbstrucked.
"He will serve the drinks, as well provide a lighter atmosphere. I am sure the mood will change once those inferior creatures proceed with the raid. Also, he is adorable.", said Ainz. It was true, seeing Eicler always lightened his mood. The somewhat clumsy yet incredibly talented penguin was a sight to behold.
He heard another being waddle over to him, but it was accompanied with the sound of rustling clothes.
"Albedo, you are neither a penguin nor a butler."
The waddling stopped. Ainz leant back. "Now, sit back, grab the popcorn - and raise some hell."
They decided to get rid of Parupatra first. Ignoring the other three teams for now, Ainz gave the Pleiades the command to exterminate the workers.
" I sparred with the old man. He wasn't strong. Well, I guess he was strong for a human.", said Ainz. It was obvious why Nazarick's residents considered humans as inferior creatures.
"I-I think that Ainz-sama i-is the strongest person in the world!", said Mare firmly. Albedo smiled.
"Of course, Mare. Everyone pales in comparison to the Supreme Beings and the man I love.", she said with a small blush.
"Is that so?", chuckled Ainz. "I'm very grateful to hear this. Ah, let's see, the Old Guards have risen."
They watched as the workers struggled to fight them, uttering useless words. In the end, they died, without the slightest chance of victory.
"Why. Do. They. Think. Those. Guards. Were. Our. Trump. Card?", asked Cocytus.
"I believe that humans tend to try convince themselves of such foolish things when facing overwhelming power.", smiled Demiurge.
"Isn't that stupid?", asked Aura.
Albedo smiled a sickenly sweet smile. "Of course it is. Humans don't know what real strength is. They will falter in front of it, struggling in vain."
"I don't understand it.", said Aura and grabbed a mouthful of popcorn.
"Seeing that they have failed the test, let's pass on to the next team.", said Ainz. "Let's see...this one should be right."
He pointed at the screen with 'Tenmu'.
"Are they stronger?", asked Aura.
"The human with the sword is known to be a strong human; the elven slaves however are weak. Their equipment is lacking, their will is broken. The man's character is rotten.", explained Ainz.
The guardians nodded.
"Ah, Shalltear, isn't this the path to the training room?", asked Demiurge.
"Huh? Yes.", confirmed Shalltear.
"So Hamsuke will fight them?", said Ainz and cast a [Message] spell, telling his mount that this was an exam.
While waiting for Eruya to arrive, they watched the other two teams. 'Foresight' was doing well - considering the circumstances - but the other group started to struggle.
"Soon they should fall into the first trap...ah, this human has to hurry up, I wanna see them die.", sighed Shalltear.
As if he had heard her, Eruya arrived in the training room. He exchanged a few words with Hamsuke, then the fight started. After a short time, Eruya's bloody corpse laid on the ground and was abused by the slaves.
Closing the screen, they focused their attention on the group with the fully armed leader.
"Doesn't his armor look somewhat similar to Cocytus?", asked Aura innocently.
"Indeed, he looks like a little blue bug. However, you can't compare him to Cocytus. He is not a mere insect, he is an excellent warrior and your fellow guardian.", said Ainz. "But if they survive the next trap, he will meet his brethren."
"His -", started Albedo, but realized what Ainz meant and looked away.
"Yes, he'll be in his room. Oh well. I think this little bug still has some use. He will be a present for Neuronist.", said Ainz.
After they saw the rogue and the vanguard fall into the trap, they changed the screen to the last team, 'Foresight'.
"Those survived for the longest. I will meet them in person...let us go. I think the arena will be an excellent place.", said Ainz.
A/N: There you have it. Second chapter. It's not great, but it ain't bad either. I already wrote two scripts based on the Shenanigans, so now I will think of a new arc. To everyone who is hoping for some M rated boning - not here, not now. In the future? Sure. As a separate one-shot. I will mention it in an authors note. I simply don't want to switch the rating of this story to M. See ya.