Having read through Alucard's notes, Ainz couldn't help but identify with Alex Kaine but also feel fortunate he was lucky enough to be transported to this world with Nazarick, its denizens, and Alucard.
"What do you plan to do with the notes?" Alucard asked
"We'll let Demiurge and Albedo look over the notes on the first diary, there is no reason to keep those a secret. But I will definably be keeping the rest some place safe."
"Make sure you do. I can only imagine the headache caused if someone would find them." Alucard sighed
"What about Abraham, should we do something about him?" Ainz asked
"A dumb question, Ainz. As he is he is ignorant of Nazarick's existence, and we can still find ways to use him. Also, if anyone else knows of my connection to him, it would be troublesome if he died."
"Just making sure. Anything else we can use, from these notes? Outside of historical value."
"What about Evileye? Can't she be brought to our side?" Alucard suggested
"How would we convince her?"
"Well, you did say she was acting weird towards you. From what I understood, it might be because she has a thing for you. I say, you use that."
"Really!? If that's the case…she would be receptive to working with Momon. But I don't see when I can go and meet her…" Ainz said, but Alucard interrupted him
"Why not just go now, you still have some time before your scheduled departure?"
"Better not. If I am going to try something like that, I would prefer to have some time to come up with a proper plan."
"Understandable. I think I'll be making my way back to my room, I need to release Clementine." Alucard said, walking towards the exit
"Already?"
"Yup. I have no wish to cause permanent harm to her."
"Then, I'll see you around, Alucard-san."
"Like wise, Ainz."
Alucard stepped out of the room crossing paths with Albedo who was arriving at the door, carrying some reports in her hands.
"Alucard-sama." she greeted, taking a bow
"Albedo." Alucard greeted back, walking away
Getting authorization to enter the guild master's room, Albedo entered greeting Ainz at the entrance before making her way towards his desk, placing her reports on top of it as per his instructions.
"Good thing you are here, Albedo. Could you perhaps ad these to our historical records?" Ainz asked, motioning towards Alucard's notes
"C-Can I read them?" Albedo asked, in a shy manner
"Of course. These will help us better understand his world's history." Ainz replied, handing the notes to Albedo, who quickly took them from him
"As you wish, Ainz-sama. Anything else I could be of use for?"
"N-No…"
Ainz stopped as he looked at Albedo's face, she was blushed and her eyes beaming with lust, her wings were flapping slightly.
"Is something wrong, Albedo?" Ainz asked, feeling his emotions begin to act up
"My greatest apologies, Ainz-sama! I am showing my unbecoming side to you." Albedo gasped, taking a deep bow
Albedo cursed herself, the fact her beloved had said the information was of historical use, had caused her to lose control of her emotions, how couldn't she, they hadn't found anything of actual use. She was overjoyed by this, without the information Alucard had speculated upon Ainz-sama shouldn't consider leaving Nazarick, leaving her.
"No matter, Albedo. Now go and do as I have asked of you."
"As you wish, Ainz-sama." taking another bow, Albedo left
Alucard then proceeded to go back to his room, change into the outfit he usually wore when he was at Nazarick and went to take Clementine back to Green Hole. As he was returning to his room, he came across someone who he hadn't talked to in some time, Shalltear and two of her brides. Upon seeing the Supreme Being, Shalltear composed her posture and dress, taking a bow along with her servants.
"Alucard-sama." they greeted
"Shalltear." he said back, giving the brides an acknowledging nod
"I-It's been some time since we've talked… I miss our small talk." the female vampire informed, in a shy manner
"Is that so?" Alucard asked, with a thoughtful expression
"Y-Yes. But please don't let my words bother you, Alucard-sama. This one knows she has crossed the line many times, so much so Alucard-sama most likely doesn't see me as being able of having a proper conversation." Shalltear replied, spitting her words with quick succession
Harsh words for someone to say about themselves, but what she said wasn't exactly false, Shalltear had on several occasions turned a completely normal conversation into something perverted. However, Alucard had to admit that during their mission, if it wasn't for her things would have gotten rather boring, and her outbursts aside, she wasn't that bad a company or conversationalist.
"Indeed, that is true. But it has nothing to do with me not talking to you." Alucard informed, causing a hopeful smile to form in the Guardian's face
"T-Then, would Alucard-sama like to spend some time with me? Perhaps in the Grave Vault of Adipocere?" Shalltear suggested, with a slight blush
"Isn't that your home?"
"Indeed. B-But if Alucard-sama would prefer somewhere else, I will accept it. I-I just wanted some place we would not be so easily interrupted." she replied, with a shy expression
"I don't see any problems with that. [Gate]." Alucard pointed out, opening a portal in front of himself and Shalltear
The portal sent the group to the entrance to the Grave Vault of Adipocere, it looked like a massive old mausoleum, but the exterior in no way matched the luxury contained inside. The brides were the ones to open the door, stepping inside so their superiors could enter. Alucard was the first to enter, admiring the Victorian inspired decoration as he did so, stopping not too far from the entrance he waited for Shalltear to enter, followed by her brides who closed the door behind them.
"Where should I sit?" Alucard asked, looking around
"Anywhere is fine, Alucard-sama. This residence belongs to the Supreme Beings, I-I should be truly thankful that it was given to me." the female vampire replied
"I insist on asking. As a guest in your home, it is only proper that I do so."
"T-Then, perhaps on the sofa." Shalltear said, motioning to the large luxurious sofa in the middle of the room
Alucard nodded and took a seat on one of the sides, to which Shalltear replied by sitting on the opposite side, her brides following her every move.
"Would you like something to drink?" she asked
"If you don't mind." Alucard replied
"You heard Alucard-sama! Bring him the best we have, and the same for me." Shalltear ordered, her posture and tone immediately changing
"Yes, Shalltear-sama." the brides replied, disappearing through one of the many doors
"I must say, this is a very beautiful home, Shalltear." Alucard pointed out, causing her to blush slightly
"There is no need, to say such things, Alucard-sama. This humble abode is nothing compared to the beauty of Nazarick."
"That is true. However, I find that that comparison is a unfair one, since the Grave Vault of Adipocere is part of Nazarick. The correct thing to say would be, that your home only helps to augment Nazarick's beauty."
Shalltear felt the hit begin to rise, in both her cheeks and abdomen, he was so kind, which someone like her didn't deserve, and had a way with words, that she couldn't resist. Perhaps it was just a mistake on her part, but Shalltear hoped that wasn't the case, as he spoke about the beauty of her home, she couldn't help but think that he was indirectly speaking of her.
"Was there anything in particular you would like to talk about?" Alucard asked
"Not really…I know, I saw Alucard-sama walk around with Clementine, she was in chains, does that mean Alucard-sama has taken her as a pet?" Shalltear asked
Alucard sighed internally, of course the conversation would end up at this topic sooner or later, after all it seemed to be unavoidable for her to find a way to take the conversation into a more perverted route.
"No, that isn't the case. I was simply punishing her, for something she did."
"But then, why not ask Neuronist to do that?"
"I decided to try a hands-on approach."
Shalltear felt the heat in her body rise even more, the word "hands-on" it made her think of all kinds of perverted things. She also could help but feel somewhat jealous of Clementine, since she wouldn't mind doing some chain play with Alucard.
"But will that approach work? I don't mean to question Alucard-sama's methods, but it seems all previous attempts to educate her have failed."
"Indeed, they have. But I think that this time around, she has learned her lesson."
"If she didn't, can I be the one to punish her next time?" Shalltear asked enthusiastically, causing Alucard to raise an eyebrow at her
"I could be the one to punish her next time. I would make her feel all kinds of pain, and pleasure." she added
"I appreciate the offer, but I would prefer you didn't do something like that to her."
"My apologies."
The brides were just finished preparing the drinks, the one that was in charge of making Alucard's materialized a bottle with red liquid from under her dress, to which the one looked nervously at her.
"A-Are you sure this is the right thing to do?" she asked
"Of course. It is the best thing for Shalltear-sama, and Nazarick." the other growled back
Opening the bottle, she dumped all its contents into the Supreme Being's drink, at first the two liquids did not mix, but when they finally did there was no distinction between Alucard and Shalltear's drink.
"What if he notices?"
"He won't."
Each bride picked up her respective glass and made their way back through the door, they placed the glasses on top of the table that was in front of the sofa, and the placed themselves behind the person they had served.
"We hope it is to your liking." they said, with a bow
"Yeah, yeah. Why don't you two leave, and let us be alone for a while?" Shalltear growled at them
"Let them stay, Shalltear. I think the reason they are still here is because they want to see if they have pleased us with what they have prepared. Am I correct?" Alucard pointed out, looking at the two female vampires
"Yes, Alucard-sama."
"Fine. I'll have a drink now, and if I like it you two will leave. If I don't I will punish the both of you."
Both True Vampires picked up their glasses, with a timid motion Shalltear signaled for a toast, Alucard didn't understand why she would want to do one, but didn't refuse. He began by taking only a small sip of the liquid, immediately he felt something happen, his body began to grow hot and his thirst increased. Letting out an unfiltered growl, Alucard found himself drinking the contents of the glass in one swift motion, much to the surprise of Shalltear and her brides.
"Doesn't taste that good." Shalltear mumbled to herself
The Supreme Being stood motionless for a moment, before his eyes turned bright crimson, this was followed by the 3 other vampires moving themselves back by the sudden amount of bloodlust he was releasing.
"I-Is something w-wrong, Alucard-s-sama?" the bride who served his drink asked, managing to approach him
As soon as she got within arm's reach he closed his left hand, smashing the glass in the process, and moved his arm backwards removing the bride's head from her shoulders with ease. A frightened gasp escaped the two other female vampires, as Alucard got back to his feet, his head mechanically moved to look at Shalltear and the remaining bride.
[T-Talia!] he roared in his mind, via Message
[Yes, Alucard-sama!?] she asked, worry already audible in her voice
[Prepare for battle…t-the target is on the…2nd floor….Warn Ainz!]
[Who's the enemy?]
[Me] the Message ended
Alucard lunged at Shalltear grabbing the small vampire by the neck, easily lifting her off the ground, her bride said something he didn't understand which caused his attention to go to her. His mouth began to open, it moved as if some unseen force was forcing it to make such motions, his teeth were taking the appearance of needles, as he spoke
"Run!"
With one move from his arm he sent Shalltear flying through the entrance door and into the outside floor, his attention continued on the bride who he killed by punching her head out of her body.
Shalltear quickly got back to her feet and looked at where she had been sent flying from, a massive ear-piercing cry erupted from the same location, it was truly the sound of a beast. The beast soon revealed itself to be Alucard, in his original True Vampire form now reduced to only his shorts just like the last time.
The monster lunged at her as soon as their eyes meet, acting on instinct Shalltear summoned her Spuit Lance using it to block Alucard's claw attack, followed by swatting him away. Landing perfectly on his feet, even after a blow from her lance, Alucard let out a growl and went on the offensive again.
Shalltear threw a Fireball at the monster, hoping it would slow him down so she had time to summon her armor, much to her shock Alucard took the hit head on and threw himself into her, ramming his left-hand claws into her shoulder in the process. The female vampire was sent into the ground, having her other shoulder pinned down by Alucard's free hand, looking down at his fallen prey Alucard roared in her face, as if displaying his dominance to her.
Then she saw two blurs move above the beast, accompanied by the sounds of metal cutting into flesh, Alucard let out a loud pain filled screech as he stumbled away from Shalltear with his hands on his back.
"Look who has to come save your ass, once again?" Touka laughed, appearing behind Shalltear who was still getting back to her feet
"How are you three here!?" Shalltear asked, turning around to come face to face with Alucard's Brides
"We were called here." Talia replied
"By who!?"
"Alucard-sama." Nyx replied
"But what matters now is, what did you do to him?" Talia asked, looking accusatorily at the Guardian
"I did nothing to him!"
"Either way, we should do something about this." Touka pointed out, acting as the voice of reason
"True." Shalltear said
"But I don't want to do this again. Alucard-sama, please stop!" Nyx cried out, getting the beast's attention
Alucard looked at him, the two slashes they had caused him were already gone, his wild eyes fell on his Brides and he froze in place. He then looked down at his hands, as if examining their new form, suddenly he began to scream, the agonizing sound echoing through the entire 2nd floor, in between the screams he spoke.
"My…brain…TREMBELS!"
Alucard shouted, his hands wrapping around his skull, his nails beginning to dig their way into it, in a disgusting and maddening display.
"Everyone get ready." Talia said, placing herself in front of Shalltear
"What's the plan?" the Guardian asked
"Simple. Touka and Nyx will serve as distractions, and use sneak attacks. We will be the frontal assault. Our target is the True Vampire, Alucard. The objective is to immobile and contain him."
A few minutes later Ainz arrived, with him he brought Cocytus, Sebas and Albedo, already in her armor. What he saw went beyond what he had imagined to be possible, luckily none of them seemed to be dead, but the scene was still horrifying. Shalltear's house was on fire and part of it had been damaged by an explosion, Touka was collapsed on the floor part of her armor was gone, and the visible parts of her body seemed to have been mauled. Talia seemed to have been smashed into the floor several times, Nyx was nowhere to be seen Ainz suspected she was somewhere amongst the fire in Shalltear's home. Shalltear herself was staggering back to her feet, her armor covered in several bite and claw marks, she was panting heavily.
The one who had caused all of this, Alucard, was on the floor missing a leg and both arms, he had 3 holes punched into his body and was badly burned. However, he was already starting to regenerate, at a speed Ainz knew that was impossible under normal circumstances, and could be explained if he had entered a Blood Rage. Blood Rage being the point of no return for True Vampires, where they would only recover their senses after killing till they felt satisfied, or used all the excess blood stored in their bodies.
"What do you want us to do, Ainz-sama?" Albedo asked, no answer came
"Shall. We. Attack?" asked Cocytus, still no answer
"We have to protect the injured." Sebas pointed out, but Ainz said nothing
The Overlord was to focused on Alucard's form, now stumbling back to a quadruped position and placing his attention on all of them, just like a few moments ago he let out a ear-piercing roar.
"You…" he said, still looking in their direction
"You…did…this to ME!" with another roar, he ran at Ainz and his group
"Immobilize him!" Ainz ordered
After what felt like an eternity, Alucard was subdued with the help of magic and enchanted chains, Ainz himself had been unharmed much like Albedo, Cocytus had a few minor scratches on him, while Sebas was missing part of his outfit along with several scratches and bite marks. Shalltear who had also helped them, was on her knees breathing heavily she felt completely drained from the battle.
"I want the injured treated as soon as possible, repairing the damage can come later." Ainz informed
"What about Alucard-sama?" Albedo asked, prompting Ainz look down at the snarling form of his friend
"…For the time being… place him in the Frozen Prison."
"As you wish, Ainz-sama."
After everyone was treated, a meeting took place in Ainz's room, those present were Ainz himself, Alucard's Brides, Shalltear and Albedo, the purpose of the meeting was to understand what had happened and what to do with Alucard.
"Shalltear, can you tell us what happened?" Albedo asked
"I invited Alucard-sama to the Grave Vault of Adipocere, so we could talk since it had been a while since we did so. Everything was normal, till he took a spit of his drink and then he went into a Blood Rage."
"What did you place in his drink?" Talia asked
"Nothing! I am a faithful servant of the Supreme Beings, I would never do such a thing!" Shalltear growled back
"And just so you know, I wasn't the one serving the drinks, my brides were."
"What happened to them?" Ainz asked
"They were killed."
"Even if they had done anything, their bodies and any evidence was destroyed during the fight." Albedo pointed out
"What evidence!? They may be idiots, but they wouldn't do something like that. Especially to a Supreme Being." Shalltear growled back
"Very convenient for you, isn't it?" Touka mumbled
"Silence!" Ainz ordered
"That theory makes no sense. Why would Shalltear force Alucard-san into a Blood Rage? What would she have to gain from it?" Ainz asked, yet his question had no answer as those present did not have them
"Then, what will we do with Alucard-san?"
"We should keep him under observation till he returns to normal." Albedo replied
"I would be willing to be the one to monitor Alucard-sama, and put Ainz-sama up to date on the situation." she added
"Wouldn't it make more sense if that role was given to us? We are his Brides, we are better suited to monitor his condition." Talia retorted
"I agree with keeping him under observation. If I didn't have to go to the Empire, I would take on that role myself but now…" Ainz fell into silence, thinking of who he should chose
"Talia I agree with what you said, his Brides are indeed the people who know Alucard-san the best, outside of myself. I will give that job to you, Talia, you will report his condition to me every day."
"As you wish, Ainz-sama."
"I will also permit, visiting hours. It would be wrong of me to keep him locked up without the chance to interact with others."
"I will inform the others about this." Albedo said
"Alright. You are all dismissed."