Ainz Ooal Gown POV

It's now Sunday afternoon and tomorrow, our resumes are due. I'm sitting in a private study room with Tanya. As experienced salarymen, we can proofread each other's resume – I guess out of habit. Also, we know each other's true past the most. While typing on our provided laptops, we trade small talk.

"So Ainz, how's your Sorato coming along?"

"Okay, I suppose. I haven't done all that much since Sensei dismissed us yesterday. I've been focused on building the resume. Plus, even though I can trust my group to not spill secrets, I still don't want to burden them with knowledge that I can now resist light/holy magic more. It might create an unnecessary fuss."

"I think I know what you mean. Aqua would especially go into an uproar if she found out about it. Speaking of which, Kazuma now confirms she is a goddess. I don't blame him for lying in the past about her though. That girl doesn't command any respect for a goddess."

"You got that right. I knew she is a goddess from the start though.

…By the way Tanya, how did your discussion with Sensei go yesterday?"

"Well most of it is private so I can't say. But what I can say is it ended with Sensei encouraging me to be honest about Being X on my resume for the naval officers of this world to know."

"Interesting. Sensei also met up with me briefly yesterday evening to encourage me to be honest about my past as a human. It should help in building good relations with the naval officers here he said."

"Huh…well our future selves did tell him the important details after all. Yesterday evening, he showed me the hidden writing on my tablet that details Being X. Apparently, you can rearrange atoms in a different way compared to the surrounding material with telekinesis."

"Me too. I'm my case of hidden writing, I wrote a brief account of myself and the polluted world I came from."

After several hours, I review Tanya's first draft.

"This looks pretty good. Although I'm now thinking why did Sensei choose this way of getting to know us? It's not like we will be hired into this world's navies."

"My thoughts too, Ainz. I suppose we will find out tomorrow. Also, your resume looks good too."

…Well that's good.

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August 30, 2027 – 8:00 am

"Ohayō, min'na! I hope you all had a good weekend! As you see before you, the three naval officers that couldn't make it last week are now here with us. Please welcome them."

"Ohayōgozaimasu!" a good portion of the class greets the new attendees.

"Thank you, my students. Officers, you may introduce yourselves when ready."

"Thank you for having us, esteemed guests of your worlds. I am Capitaine de Vaisseau (Captain) Jean-Antoine Alexandre of the Marine Nationale – here to ensure France has a voice in the coming future of Sorato and Senzo influence. My life goal is to restore complete honor to my family name while servicing my people and country." And I can understand French too, just like the other languages last week. I wonder what he means by restoring honor…

"Ano…may I say something, Sensei?"

"You may, YunYun-kun."

"Alexandre-san, you have the most wonderful voice I've ever heard! Can you be my friend?"

And we suddenly have this curve ball thrown in class. The Frenchman is taken aback with a slight blush on his face. The class is giggling, clearly holding back much louder laughs. Megumin is in shock looking at YunYun.

"While it pleases me to see you more socially courageous YunYun, there is a time and place for ever manner of speech. A comment like that may be better given in a quieter manner and setting."

"Oh. Sorry Olivia-sama – and everyone for troubling you all."

"It's okay YunYun. No harm done. We'll discuss this at Tea Time."

"Thank you for sorting this out, Admiral Olivia."

"You're welcome, Sensei."

"Captain Alexandre, you may still give your reply to YunYun's request at your earliest convenience."

"Y-Yes, Sensei."

Kazuma's group is struggling hard not to burst in laughter.

"Excellent! The next officer may introduce himself when ready."

"I am Kapitän zur See (Captain at Sea) Klaus von Wittenberg of the Deutsche Marine – here to help steer Deutschland to a prosperous future. My life goal is to improve the relevance in public eye and the role of the Deutsche Marine in this world – especially to ensure we are not left behind in the changing times with the advent of Sorato." And German too. Although, I could understand some of the words without Gulielmus' help.

"I am Capitano di Vascello (Ship Captain) Vittorio Lagorio of the Marina Militare – representing Italia. My life goal is to help bring my country into the future – to help Italia become more than it is. I am a student of Gulielmus for that reason alone." And Italian…am I going to be able to speak all these languages by the time I go back to Nazarick?

After Captain Lagorio finished, Sensei follows with,

"Thank you officers for representing and serving your nations.

Now my class, I want to ask you concerning your introductions from last week. Does anyone object to me showing the new officers here a holographic recording of this room from last Thursday? This is to save you the trouble of introducing yourselves again."

No one objects.

"Thank you all. Now then, onto the interviews. Those who have resumes prepared, please follow me and the officers into the room next door. Those staying in this classroom are welcomed to chat amongst yourselves. You may even walk around the base. Although I recommend staying to support your friend when he/she comes back here from the interview.

After the interviews, I may call in additional individuals for a private conversation whether or not you have a resume. Please, do not be alarmed. This is so I can understand some of you bit more.

Afterwards, we can start our first session of written language translations. Any questions before we start?"

I raise my hand.

"Yes, Ainz?"

"I would like to know, why did you pick a resume as a means to get to know us better?"

"Glad you asked. I chose the resume because it gives the interviewers freedom to read and marinate on what the interviewee has written. It makes a good platform to start dialogs as well. Is this answer adequate?"

"Yes, Sensei. It is. Arigataugozaimasu."

"You're welcome, Ainz. Any further questions?"

The class remains silent.

"Let's begin the interviews."

Thus, myself and 15 others gets up and head into the next room.


Note to readers: 3rd person POV for remainder of the chapter since many will interact in a short time. Transcriptions (when people say things in writing) will be handled differently too. Italic font will mean character inner thoughts.

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In the next room; Gulielmus, Kirito, and the 7 naval officers are seated on one long side of an oval-shaped table. Seated on the other long side are Kazuma, Subaru, Ainz Ooal Gown, Tanya, Naofumi, and Sora/Shiro.

Gulielmus: "Now to begin our interviews, Kirito here wishes to share his resume with the 7 of you. You may ask him any questions upon review. Kirito?"

Kirito nods in acknowledgement then hands out 8 copies to each of the Isekai guests. They begin reading. His resume lists his accomplishments as well as life changing events.

Kazuma: Geez! This guy lost friends in VR death games? Tough to not have goddesses around. I'll give Aqua and Chris a hug the next time I see them…maybe prepare a bottle for Aqua too.

Naofumi: So he endured pain even in a "normal" world. Puts my experiences into perspective…

Tanya: He has PTSD-worthy events in his life and still moves on. He would make a fine officer.

Sora: Man! This guy had it rough. What he went through are not games…wait…why do I feel I have experienced loss too?

Ainz: He resisted death in his battle with Heathcliff? I wonder how that works.

Subaru: I wish I could really tell him about my Return by Death experiences to relate. Even then, don't know if it will help or hurt him…

They also read through Kirito's last year of growth and leadership development under Sensei alongside his training with Kostya Maksim. Questions came to their minds but felt it best to ask them another time out of instinctual respect for their new classmate.

After a few more moments, the Isekai students gently lower their copies of Kirito's resume with a look driven by a slightly heavy heart and newfound respect.

Subaru: "Here Sensei. I have read everything."

The Isekai students hand the resume copies back to Gulielmus.

Gulielmus: "Thank you all. Right then! Let's begin with Kazuma's interview."

Kazuma: "Hai?"

Gulielmus: "Yes, you heard right. We have to start with someone. BTW, are you okay with your fellow classmates remaining here with us?"

Kazuma: "Y-Yes, Sensei. I have nothing to hide…"

Gulielmus: "Excellent!"

Copies of Kazuma's resume are handed out to Kirito and each of the officers.


Satō Kazuma's Interview

Admiral McGraw: "So let me get this straight: you're telling us you and your party defeated these supposedly strong Demon King Generals and the Demon King himself with your party – yet with said party still had issues with these giant frogs in your world. Would having a SMAW make your life easier?"

Kazuma: "Hey now, we at least had an easier time dealing with them as we got stronger."

Admiral McGraw: "You've also been revived from the dead on multiple occasions. Your 'wonderful world' has a LOT of grace despite the comical nonsense you go through."

Kazuma: Tsk! He has a point…

Admiral McGraw: "Still…you do demonstrate the quick and resourceful mind of a leader and have strong comradery with your party. We could learn a lot from those traits."

Admiral Olivia: "Yes. From what I heard though, you're not always honest about it."

Kazuma: "!"

Gulielmus: "That's all the more reason to be in this program: to improve your strengths and grow on your shortcomings."

Kirito: "Sensei, I have a question for Kazuma."

Gulielmus: "Go right ahead."

Kirito: "Kazuma I'm just curious here, but is the Goddess Eris with us here in the program?"

Kazuma: "! Umm…well…"

Gulielmus: "Perhaps he is not ready to answer that question here, Kirito. Right, Kazuma?"

Kazuma: "Y-Yes, Sensei."

Kirito: "Apologies, Kazuma. Didn't mean to throw you a curve ball."

Kazuma: "It's okay, Kirito." Damn! How did he even suspect that?!

Gulielmus: "Good. Everyone, please keep the exchange about Eris confined only to this room until further notice."


Natsuki Subaru's Interview

Captain Lagorio: "So you are still dealing with a threat called the Witch Cult in your world. You suffered tragic experiences but can't go into detail on some of them due to some witch curse still active on you. And despite being weak by your world's standards, you lead your allies to victory against the Witch Cult on every occasion.

Mannaggia! If it were up to me, I would have given you a battlefield promotion to Major or Captain."

Admiral McGraw: "And I would have given you a Medal of Honor to boot."

Subaru: "Thanks, Captain Lagorio and Admiral McGraw. My allies did the heavy lifting though."

Captain Lagorio: "While modesty and humility is good, it doesn't hurt to acknowledge your own achievements. You still provided leadership to the heavy lifters, and that's praiseworthy."

Subaru: "…"

Gulielmus: "Perhaps during this program, we can help you find that balance of humility and confidence. Wouldn't you like that, Subaru?"

Subaru: "Yes, Sensei. I would like it very much (a warm smile forms on his face). Thank you again for having me as your student."

Gulielmus: "You're welcome, Subaru."


Sora/Shiro's Interview

Captain Wittenberg: "A pristine world where violence is forbidden yet the sentient races still look at each other with hostility. And you two: NEETs who demonstrates a leadership where you treat all races equally where it matters. You are a very interesting pair to say the least."

Sora: "Umm…arigatō Captain Wittenberg?"

Captain Wittenberg: "Please don't misunderstand. You two are fine examples of someone who can win wars without any loss of life. Students of Sun Tzu's Art of War if you will. The Deutsche Bundeswehr could learn something from your mindset."

Shiro: "Arigatō, Captain Wittenberg. Your praising words are welcomed by『 』."

Gulielmus: "I would like to add: I have challenges in mind for the『 』siblings to train them for scenarios when they don't have the luxury of the 10 pledges. (Sora and Shiro's faces turn pale upon hearing Sensei's words.) Oh…please do not be alarmed. This is to help you grow, not kill you."

Captain Wittenberg: "And I look forward to the fruits of that growth."


Iwatani Naofumi's Interview

Captain Alexandre: "Betrayed within the first week of being summoned. Your new country filled with corrupt leadership issues minus the Queen, Second Princess, and a few Nobles. And to complete your picture, there is this ongoing 'Waves' phenomena to contest with.

Despite all this, you formed great camaraderie with your allies and is even given leadership over a domain. Looks like we'll have to prove a lot to earn your trust due to your experiences. Isn't that a fair assessment?"

Naofumi: "Yes, that's accurate Captain Alexandre. I appreciate your acknowledgement of my background."

Captain Alexandre: "De rien, Shield Hero Naofumi. Hopefully, we can help make your Kingdom of Melromarc a much more trustworthy place to live."

Naofumi: "I will greatly appreciate that…Sensei, may I ask you a question? It just came to me."

Gulielmus: "You may, Shield Hero."

Naofumi: "What do you know about the Waves?"

Gulielmus: "Ah yes. The Waves are the works of a deity called Medea Pideth Machina. She opposes my people's goal of bringing the Universe immortality and based on your description of the Waves now, she really believes the Senzos are no longer around to stop her. My people know her to be the selfish kind who does not care of any suffering her actions bring."

Naofumi: "!"

Gulielmus: "Seems this must be quite the revelation for you. You must have many questions in mind about her. We'll have to continue our conversation at a later time since we have our interviews to finish."

Naofumi: "Yes, Sensei. Arigataugozaimasu."


Ainz Ooal Gown's Interview

Gulielmus: "Now Ainz. Before we start your interview, I wish to know if you prefer the presence or non-presence of your classmates seated on your side."

Ainz: "I prefer their company, Sensei. However, I also prefer what is said here to stay in this room."

Gulielmus: "Understood Ainz. Can we trust all of you to keep Ainz's interview confidential?"

Everyone nods in agreement.

Gulielmus: "Excellent! Let's begin review of your resume."

Captain Maksim: "Mysteriously summoned against your will from a future but polluted Earth while in a VR game to a medieval-era world as an undead Overlord. Thus, putting you in a situation where you are automatically assumed an enemy of humanity even though you are originally a human being. In addition, most of the characters summoned with you are programmed to look at humans with contempt. What a precarious situation you are in considering you are still committing actions that sometimes favor humans. Must not always look good in your companion's eyes.

I take it you wish to find a way how to completely retain your humanity without losing everything under Nazarick?"

Ainz: "That's a fair summary, Captain 1st Rank Maksim. As I said on Day 2, I'm here because I wish to reconnect with my actual friends back in the future Earth and find out why I was summoned. Despite my Floor Guardians' controversial standing against mankind, they are still valuable to me and my real friends. I may not forgive myself if I ever lose them. However, retaining my complete humanity may have lethal consequences with the Floor Guardians."

Captain Maksim: "And would Sensei's Sorato and leadership training help prepare you to deal with those consequences if you were to retain your humanity?"

Ainz: "Perhaps so. Sensei, did you say in the invite you will help me be more honest with them without losing their loyalty?"

Gulielmus: "Yes I did and intend to keep my word. I also want to remind you all I'm still keeping my promise to not let unnecessary harm befall anyone – that includes not letting anyone die.

While Ainz is with us in this program, I intend to investigate the moment Ainz was summoned to his New World. I want to rule out the possibilities being: the future Earth may possess Senzo technology or the summoning is the work of an unknown deity. Ainz and I may have to plan and take action should we confirm either possibility. In any case however, I intend to help Ainz reconnect with the future Earth in a discrete manner to reach his friends."

Ainz: "Arigatō, Sensei. I did order all my companions to not harm anyone while we are here. They may look at humans with contempt but they at least obey me without question."

Gulielmus: "Your fulfillment of my wish is very welcomed, Ainz.

Does anyone have questions for Ainz?

Yes, Admiral?"

Admiral McGraw: "I have a thought concerning the incident where adventures tried to raid Nazarick.

While it's easy for people to think the worst of Ainz's actions killing those adventurers. Another way to look at this is Ainz simply protecting his property. Maybe it's just the American in me talking but I wouldn't want anyone stealing my stuff if I can help it."

The Isekai Students all had mixed feelings upon hearing Admiral McGraw's thoughts.

Gulielmus: "While this is a very interesting point of view, Admiral McGraw. I feel this may lead to a long ethical, philosophical, maybe even political debate. If you don't mind, I wish to move on to the next question or Tanya's Interview."

Admiral McGraw: "I don't mind moving on. Thank you for allowing me to speak, Sensei."

Gulielmus: "You're welcome Admiral McGraw. Any further questions?"

The room remains silent.

Gulielmus: "Right then! Let's move on to the last Interview."


Tanya von Degurechaff's Interview

Gulielmus: "For your interview Tanya, I wish to know your preferences before we begin."

Tanya: "Yes Sensei. Like Ainz, I don't mind the company. However, I wish to keep this Interview confidential until I feel it's okay to tell anyone else."

Gulielmus: "Understood Tanya. Does anyone here have an issue with Tanya's wish?"

Admiral Olivia: "Sensei, if I may?"

Gulielmus: "Yes, Admiral Olivia."

Admiral Olivia: "While I don't mind keeping Lt. Colonel Degurechaff's interview confidential from the rest of the Isekai class, I don't think I can keep this a secret from my senior staff and my government. They will want to be sure they are aiding the right ally. Actually now that I think about this, it applies to Ainz's interview as well."

The remaining naval officers nod in agreement.

Gulielmus: "I see. Your honesty is appreciated, Admiral Olivia. Tanya, what are your thoughts on this?"

Tanya: "Well it's understandable your governments will want to know. Let's see then…How about this: You can share what is said here with your people. However, I will share my interview with my superiors and men only leaving out details concerning Being X for now. After all, we do want to be on friendly terms with this world. Is this a fair compromise?"

Admiral Olivia: "Yes this is acceptable. We'll keep this interview discreet on a need-to-know basis. Does anyone here object?"

The room remains silent.

Gulielmus: "That settles Tanya's Interview. Ainz, do you have concerns about your interview's confidentiality?"

Ainz: "I only wish to stay on friendly terms with this world as well. You may tell your senior staff. However, I would be interested in bringing technical knowledge back to my world. In exchange, I can provide technical knowledge that is magic-based. Would that be fair?"

Admiral Olivia: "That is acceptable. Thank you, Ainz."

Gulielmus: "Excellent! Let's begin then."

Captain Kazuyuki: "To summarize: You were reincarnated from a salaryman to a little orphaned girl in another world by this entity you call "Being X" just because you chose not to worship him. You chose to fight for your Empire as you see it as the only option for a better life. In addition, this Being X is using you to try to gain more followers. He doesn't seem to care how many people die in your war. This is a god no one would want to worship if they knew him like you do."

Tanya: And I'm glad we can agree on that. Sensei was right to be forthright about him.

Captain Kazuyuki: "Your military service record is exemplary. Clearly shows you are great at doing any job. But speaking of your Empire's wartime situation, would your leadership be open to letting go of these other countries' home territory if your Empire were given significant aid to the point of being unconquerable?"

Tanya: "We would have to talk with my superiors for that question. However, I feel there's key information I would need before I can bring them into the conversation."

Captain Kazuyuki: "And what would that information be?"

Tanya: "I'm not certain yet. It could be information regarding Being X. Information that would convince them to consider compromising in our future negotiations. Hopefully, time will reveal such information."

Captain Kazuyuki: "I see. Arigatō, Lt. Colonel Degurechaff. That's all for now."

Tanya and Captain Kazuyuki exchange bows.

Gulielmus: "Thank you all for the controlled discourse. Tanya and I will continue conversations in private concerning Being X. If we come up with a plan of action, we'll inform the naval officers in this room of it."


Gulielmus: "We may now proceed to the private conversations I wish to have. Everyone please make you way back into the classroom. I'll bring up the rear. Once everyone is settled in, I will take a moment to decide who to speak with first."

Everyone stands up from their seats and make their way back to the class. After everyone settled down,

Gulielmus: "I appreciate you all baring with us this morning. Please allow me a few moments before I call the first individual for a private conversation."

The alien-sensei steps out into the hallway closing the door behind him. Everyone else waits in anticipation to be called.

After a few minutes, the door opens. Who will Gulielmus call in?


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Author's Note: And that's Chapter 10! This turned out to be a challenging "writer's block" chapter. The idea of a group interview just seems funny in my mind and I hope it comes across funny in some way to you all. Also I felt this is a "dialog necessity" chapter to build the relationships between the Isekai Student and the people of Kirito's world. It may end up coming across boring to many people. But I still feel it's important to include this in my series.

Until next time, take care all!