Hi. English is not my mother tongue so forgive me if I did something wrong. I will differentiate this fanfiction from canon. I will show here what the new world would be like if Ainz was evil. I will change Ainz's attitude and personality a bit here. But I won't make Ainz look so bad. I will just change his mind towards the new world.The canon will remain the same here as Ainz cared for Nazarick's NPCs.
In 2134 the world is a horrible place to live in.
At this time earth is nothing but a dust ball in space.
The air is so polluted that breathing is impossible without wearing a gas mask.
Almost all trees and forests are destroyed.
After the third World War, only the ashes remain of the former earth.
Suzuki Satoru is an ordinary middle-aged Japanese salaryman. He has no family left, when he was eight years old his parents died in an accident.
His life was not easy.
After his parents died he worked for 9 hours as a delivery boy just to earn enough money to live and get a decent education.
If he doesn't get a decent education he won't get a job. And if he doesn't have a job he will die. In this cruel world living is the hardest thing to do.
Satoru was walking down the road towards his house. There were a lot of poor people on the side of the road. Their condition is very miserable. Because in the world of 2138 they were nothing more than like animals.
"Huh, we are the human who has almost destroyed the world we live in for our interests and luxuries. Now we are suffering the consequences. But ..."
He looked at a luxurious building. It was a cloud mega - corporation building.
(The mega-corporations are the ones who control the world as they like and they are taking the world towards more destruction.)
"It doesn't matter to them. Because they are happy. All the consequences are just for ordinary people like us to suffer!"
Satoru started walking again
After walking some distance, he saw some dead dead trees on the side of the road
"I learned from the books that trees also have life. They absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen. But we destroyed them for our own benefit and luxury. If these trees survived, the world might not be like this today. If I had the chance. If I could, I would create a world where no one would be selfish. No one would starve to death. Everyone would take care of each other selflessly. Everyone takes care of nature. A dream world! But ... "
He was disappointed.
"I know it's not possible!"
Satoru started walking towards his apartment again
After going some distance, a 15 to 16-year-old boy stopped him. The boy had a knife in his hand.
"Give me everything you have," said the boy
Then a little girl came running and hugged the boy.
"Onii-chan!"
"Ah, Misa, don't worry. I'll take all the money from this guy right now and buy food and medicine for mother."
The girl shook her head. "No, he may have a family too. What will they do if you take all the money from him? We can't harm others for ourselves."
"But Misa"
"Onii-chan!" The girl dropped the knife from the boy's hand.
"Please forgive him" the girl apologized to her brother
"Is your mother sick?" Satoru said
"Yeah, she got sick from overwork."
Satoru was disappointed. Because many of his guildmates left the game due to extra work pressure. He took his wallet out of his pocket.
"There's some money in it. Use it to buy medicine for your mother and food for you." He handed his wallet to the boy.
"But what about you?"
"Don't worry. I have no family. I also have cancer. I don't have enough money to pay for my treatment so I won't live more than 1 week. Also, I don't want to live anymore!"He said a smile
The only reason for living for him is his favorite DMMO-RPG game YGGDRASIL. For 12 years he played this game. For him, this is his real world. But alas all of this will end tonight.
The boy and the girl's eyes fluttered with tears. Of course they are wearing face masks. They bowed their heads and expressed their gratitude to Satoru. "Thank you so much" Satoru put his hand on their head. He looked at the boy "You have to work hard for your mother and sister"
"Yes, I will try my best, Sir!"
Then Satoru started walking towards his apartment again.
Satoru felt like his body is burning, he could feel how weak his body has become.
"Do I have any food left? just have to find out I guess" thought to himself as he was passing by a store.
As he entered his apartment he removed his face mask to go have some dinner.
Unfortunately for him, there was no food left and as he could not do anything he ate the neutrition paste left out last night.
After that, he put on his Dive gear and logged into YGGDRASIL.
That is YGGDRASIL, but after running for 12 years tonight this game is going to be shut down Forever.
Great Tomb of Nazarik: 9-Floor round table room.
"Hey, It's been a long time, Momonga-san"
"I didn't think you would come, Herohero-san."
"About two years later, isn't it?"
"It's been that long ? "
"It's not good."
"I've been doing so much overtime lately that my concept of time is messed up."
"But I am surprised the Great Tomb of Nazarik still here."
"To be a Guild leader you have to take care of it, Momonga-san "
"Yeah, Nazarik is a base that we all built together."
"Oh, I have to go early, I'm getting a lot of sleep."
"Hope to see you sometime later, goodbye"
Herohero-san log out
"Today is the last day of Yggdrasil servers because we stay together until it's over."
Just like that he's gone now.
Sorrow and Rage swelled in Momonga as he felt the reality of YGGDRASIL coming closer, but also pain as he'd be all alone again. That one phrase stuck out like a sore thumb
YGGDRASIL II huh?
Shooting up from his chair he finally broke
"ARE YOU KIDDING ME!?"
How can he just leave like that, how could they just betray, no, abandon me like that? All our hard work, all our adventures, all our memories. We spent countless years together and they just leave like it's nothing!
"No, they didn't betray me or the Guild. They just chose the real world instead of this one."
Yeah, who would choose a fake fantasy world over the real one? Even I need to work to pay bills. Many of them have families and bigger problems than a video game that is about to end. How could I be so selfish, putting my wants above actual life problems they're going through. Even HeroHero is battling something right now and all I can think about is how he has to leave early to sleep? How petty am I... Maybe I'm not that great of a Guild Leader.
Somewhere lost in all his thoughts, Momonga picked up the Staff of Ainz Ooal Gown.
I should put it back, it belongs to the whole guild, not just me. But it should be fine to hold it for the last minutes, right?
Resolving himself, Momonga set out, walking to the throne room while wielding the Staff of Ainz Ooal Gown.
When he entered the hallway, he found several NPCs waiting for him, standing idly by. With the exception of one single individual dressed in a sharp suit, they all wore matching maid uniforms. "The Pleiades Maids... They were Nazarick's last line of defense."
We never did get to see them in combat.
He looked at the butler who stood with the Pleiades Battle Maids. "His name was...Sebas Tian, right?" he muttered to himself. He opened up the NPC's menu, confirming his thoughts.
It's the last day, I need to be with them one last time."
With a wave of his hand, he gave the following command: "Follow."
And as Momonga approached the border between the 9th and 10th floors, they walked through pushing past the doors and aesthetics, going straight for the Throne Room.
Arriving at the throne room, he saw a beautiful woman standing beside the " King of the throne."
"Albedo, the Guardian Overseer."
She had a loving round face that only matched the curves in her hips. With silky black hair flowing majestically down her white dress and back, she stood next to the throne with her hands in front of her clasping each other. She would be mistaken a goddess if it weren't for two horns protruding from her temples, curving with her forehead to the front, or the black feathery wings sprouting from her lower-back, wrapping around her. She was a succubus.
" Stand-by " Momonga commands.
Ainz sat on the throne.
"Bow Down"
"What was her setting like?"
"So long"
"What! She's a whore."
Tabula-san and his love for gap moe...
But this is just too terrible.
"What should I change it too... Oh, I know!
Typing*
UWAH! so cringe
[She is in love with Momonga]
Laughter filled the room
...then silence took over...
"It really is the end, huh"
[23:55:38]
Looking up from the throne, you could see pillars holding the roof in place that towered even most skyscrapers in town. Each pillar had a rod sticking out with a piece of cloth on it bearing a sign. Each one was different and unique. Flags with the crests of each member of the Guild.
[23:56:10]
"Peroroncino-san... BukubukuChagama-san... Nishikienrai-san..."
[23:57:49]
He looked at each and every flag remembering his favorite times with each and every one of those people he represented.
"Ulbert Alain Odle-san... Yamaiko-san... Touch Me-san"
[23:58:33]
"It was really fun!"
[23:59:47]
"I should log out now. I have to get up at 4 a.m."
[23:59:56]
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"What happened?"
"Looks like they didn't shut down the server?"
"Where's my console?"
"I can't chat or call GM."
"What happened to Lord Momonga?"
"Lord Momonga?"
Impossible! The NPC is talking to me, and her mouth is shaking. Is it any kind of error?
"Lord Momonga, is there a problem?"
"Ah, GM function is not working"
"Please forgive me, I don't know what GM function is"
"Don't worry. I forgive you"
"Sebas, step out of the tomb and confirm the surrounding around Nazarik, and the Pleiades go to the 9th floor and guard it against possible intruders."
"Of course, Lord Momonga"
The NPC is recognizing orders that are not specified commands.
"What do I do?" Albedo said.
"Come to me," Momonga said.
Impossible! I can smell her body. There was nothing like that in Yggdrasil.
"Give me your hand"
Impossible!
"Her plus is working. She's alive."
Okay, this is the last test, I need to know about it anyway.
"Can I hold your breast? It's important."
I know it's impossible at all times.
"Why not you can bid as many times as you want."
I think this is not a Yggdrasil game, because 18 work was banned in the Yggdrasil game and it's unlikely that any other new DMMI-RPG game will. I think this fake world has become the real world.
But It's impossible! ... but ... talking to NPC, their natural expression, their scent all these things cannot be programmed in the game.
How long have I been holding her breast?
"A-Albedo, I apologize"
"You are going to take me for the first time here and now, right?"
"What shall I do about my clothes?"
"Should I remove them myself?"
"Or you would like to remove them yourself."
"S-stop. Stop now Albedo."
"No, we don't have time to do that now."
"Ah, forgive me."
"Okay Albedo, I'm forgiving you."
"More importantly, you have an order."
"I'm willing to do anything for your pleasure."
"Except for the guardian on the eighth and fourth floor ... tell all the guardians to come to the fighting arena on the sixth floor."
"Everyone should be there in an hour."
"I understand"
Then Albedo left the place.
"This is terrible"
6th-floor Amphitheater.
Momonga teleported through Guild rings on the 6th floor.
"Hm, the items are working just fine."
"Albedo and the others are loyal to me Just like their original settings."
"But what about the other NPC..."
"...The twin dark elves that Chagma-san set should be the guardians here ..."
On the announcement, booth stood a little figure. She had rough, short Blonde-Hair, tanned skin, wearing a red long sleeve suit made of dragon scales and a white vest and slacks. She wore brown leather shoes, with a golden toe-cap and brown leather gloves with a metal band covering her knuckles. The person easily launched himself into the air and landed with a loud Thud clearing a 30-meter drop with no scratches. Upon landing, she stretched her arms open upwards like a giant Victory pose, then after a while, she started running towards Momonga at a lightning speed.
Stopping just a few feet away, you could now get a good look at her face and see just how young this child was; and that he is actually... a girl.
"Momonga-sama! my name is Aura, one of the Floor Guardians of the 6th Floor . " she beamed with pride
"Hello, Aura... is your brother here?"
Disappointment crushed her face and she turned back to where she was
"MARE! MARE! Hurry up!" Waving her hands for him to hurry
"S-Sis it's s-scary"
Upon the same booth, slowly showed another figure. He was a young dark elf the same age as Aura, appearing no older than a 9-year-old human. His hair was smooth and blonde, while it draped down all around his head, but it was shorter in the front where his bangs were, making sure not to get in his eyes. He wore a long-sleeve shirt made of dragon scale, similar to Aura's, but he was blue instead of red and with white gloves on. In both hands, he was holding a brown wooden staff that curled into a spiral at the top. Over it was a tapered white vest that resembles a school uniform. South of it was a white short skirt with golden trims wrapping around the edge. His legs bore white long socks and he had leather boots with a golden outline on the edges.
" You're keeping Momonga-sama waiting! Do I need to go back there and teach you how to"
"It's fine Aura, I'm not pressed for time"
"Okay," she said in a voice full of admiration for his kindness
Mare hesitantly jumped down from the same height Aura did and like her, he didn't have a single scratch. He started sprinting to Momonga but it appeared as if he was going to trip, as ran with his legs at an unnatural angle.
"He-Hello Momonga-sama ."
"Hello, Mare. I'm glad to see you both doing well"
"Yeah, we're doing great! "
Pointing at him she was clearly about to lecture him
"Are you saying you would rather run away than defend Nazarick?!"
"n-no not at a-all"
She's just like Bukubukuchagama whenever she and Peroroncino would get into an argument
"Aura, you said you wish there were more invaders? so do you remember all the times they made it to your Floor?"
"Yep!"
If they remember the attackers then would they remember when they died?
"What about those that made it past your floor, what about them?"
Like a dog being scolded, she lowered her head in shame
"Yeah, that too. We should've stopped them from getting further"
Mare seemed to be saddened by remembering this too, as he also died when the Grand Alliance got to the 8th Floor. He went to her and tried to cheer her up by rubbing her back
Bringing them back to reality Momonga faked a cough
"Ahem- I came here to see if I could run a few tests. Do you think you guys could help me with them?"
Aura recovered from her shame and was the first to respond
"Of Course! What do you need help with?"
"I wanted to cast some spells so you could set up some Straw Dummies"
Immediately Aura ran off to collect what he asked for. Five minutes later She returned with 3 Straw Dummies and two Dragon-kin, each holding one up. They went to the center of the Arena and placed sticks down and impaled the dummies so they could stand up straight.
As they moved to the sides, the Dragon-kin stood in front of the twins to guard them against the attacks that were about to unfold. Even though they were relatively strong, they were only level 55 which was weak compared to the other residences of Nazarick. But their Physical Attacks were strong and could easily contest with level 70 entity.
He raised his hand to cast a spell ...I don't see a Select Icon or Control Center. Now how do I do this... Something like a Fireball would do...
"[Fireball]"
Instincts took over when he cast it. A bright ball of red and orange flames emerged from his hands and hit the dummy in the middle. The blast radius was enough to damage the two on the sides and they all ended up incinerating.
That was interesting. It's like I know what spells I can use and how to use them. I just needed to think of what I wanted to do
Taking out the Staff of Ainz Ooal Gown, Aura and Mare's interest peaked
The staff is made of an alluring golden hue that drew eyes from it anywhere it went. It spiraled from the tip at the very bottom to all the way at the top, where it split into seven arcs that faced outward directions. Each of those arcs was shaped like a snake's head and held a jewel in their mouths. The Jewels was a set of Divine-Class Items, so having all seven of them together made the power of the weapon skyrocket. And in the middle where each snake head split from the others, sat around the cauldron-like top. It had a dip in it that made one think you could drink from it.
"Momonga-sama is that, the legendary weapon of Ainz Ooal Gown!? The weapon only you can wield!?"
"Ahh, yes it is. You know about this stuff?"
"Umm, not really, I only heard about it from bits of conversations... but I know it's really powerful!"
"This is the Guild Weapon, one which only I can use. Each Jewel could use the spells sealed inside and even summon monsters of the respected element. There was one jewel for each: Fire, Earth, Air, Water, Moon, Sun, and Time. On top of that, the weapon enhances the user's racial abilities and had an automatic fighting option. This Weapon's power is easy as potent as a World-Class Item!"
Aura and Mare could only look with starstruck eyes. Seeing this, he finally understood just how much they admired and looked up to him.
[Summon Primal Fire Elemental]
Activating one of the jewels
The summoned monster was made of pure flames that shaped itself out of nothing. It had a head, body, and arms, but its lower half swirled together forming into a point. It had sharp claws and fangs and radiated an aura of heat that would burn anything near it. Of course, being level 100, the heat aura it emitted dealt no damage to him and the twin Guardians
Picking back up the pieces to be his regal self - "It is level 85. Aura, Mare, would you like to fight it?"
"Yes! Yes! Yes!... but is it really okay too? I mean it is one of your summons Momonga-sama"
"Ah yes, it should be fine. Haha, truth be told, I only summoned it because I wanted to see the power of the staff for myself. I might as well get some entertainment before the others arrive"
"Others? Someone's coming here?"
"Oh I forgot to mention it did I? well, I'm having all the Floor Guardians here within the next... 15 minutes or so"
"Is Shalltear coming too?"
He didn't have to see her face to see her annoyance. Apparently, she doesn't get along with her?
"Yes, she's coming as well"
If a painting has a thousand words, then Aura's face had only one word - Alright; but it wasn't like the disdain was not there.
Getting ready to fight, she pulled out her whip and snapped it, sending an echo throughout the Colosseum. The golems that were sitting down in the audience started to stomp their feet to a chant and stood up to witness the show that was about to begin.
Looking back, she saw Mare discreetly scurrying away as fast as possible.
Obviously, he didn't want any part of this.
"Mare where are you going!"
"I-I think I'm good. I-I'll just wait overt-there.. f-far away from the d-danger"
"Mareee... Momonga-sama summoned this so we could play with it and you run away? Do I need to teach you some manners again!?"
This looks all too familiar... Momonga thought as he watched the scene unfold.
Aura gave him some sort of eye and turned away to start attacking the Primal Fire Elemental, but whatever she did, it clearly worked since Mare started casting his protection spells on her.
Fire
Heat
Energy
Wind
Multiple elements spread throughout the Colosseum as spells and attacks were unleashed from both sides, but they defeated the Primal Fire Elemental with rather ease ...Well, that was to be expected. Two-level 100's against a level 85, a one-sided battle like this is to be expected... Looking at the twins, he could see the sweat lightly shining on their skin. They look tired. I should give them something to refresh them
Running towards Momonga, the twins stopped and thanked him for the fight.
Reaching his hand into the air, a purple void swirled and appeared and felt natural as it absorbed his hand into nothingness. Wands, Rings, Scrolls, Weapons, Armor, Potions, Gold, Summoning Tomes, Cash Shop Items, and more were all in there and he could feel their presence in his mind ...I guess my personal inventory still works. Just having magic, items, and my inventory just raised my survival chances tenfold and are going to help a lot surviving in this New World
When his hand retracted, the voice disappeared like it was never there, and in his hand held a stack of two cups and a translucent pitcher in another.
"Aura, Mare, you fought well. Would you like some water?"
"Momonga-sama we're fine, you don't have to spend your items on us"
"No, I insist, it's only natural to hydrate yourself after expending energy"
With a childish smile, she accepted the cup, followed by her brother. Holding it still so Momonga could pour water into it.
Aura drank her entire cup in one gulp while Mare just sipped slowly at it. When offered more they just smiled and denied it.
"Your really kind Momonga-sama" she blatantly stated
"Is that so... should I not be?"
"No, no, I like you the way you are now"
"That's good, I'd hate to be ruthless"
"My my, am I the first one to arrive?"
The tone was archaic and formal, but the voice itself sounded like it belonged to a young person. A shadow formed over the ground, and then the shadow turned into what looked like a door, from which a person emerged.
She wore a black ball gown that looked soft to the touch. Her skirt was puffed up into a voluminous bell shape. On top of that was a bolero edged with frills, lace, and ribbons, as well as a pair of long silk gloves. Together, they covered up most of her skin.
Her skin was as pale as wax, and her looks could only be described as stunningly beautiful. Her long silver hair was tied up into a ponytail that descended from one side of her head, exposing her face. Her deep red pupils were filled with a seductive look of delight.
She looked to be fourteen years old, or younger, and her innocent, youthful appearance combined the qualities of cuteness and beauty into a single whole. However, her breasts bulged proudly forward in a decidedly abnormal manner.
Out came from the portal was Shalltear of the 1st to the 3rd Floors.
"...Weren't you told not to frivolously use {Gate} in Nazarick? We are warded against teleportation, after all. You should be able to walk here, so shouldn't you have come on foot, Shalltear?"
Aura said, annoyed. Mare trembling by the side, as he was slowly edging himself away from his sister. It also surprised the two how quick the change was from an obedient-like puppy to an aggressive guard dog.
Shalltear arrived via the highest tier of teleportation magic was called the gate.
A bewitching scent of some kind of perfume hung around her. It felt… kinda strong too.
"...Something stinks," Aura spat. Then, she followed up with, "Don't tell me you started rotting because you're undead?" Perhaps she saw Momonga reflexively raising his hand to sniff himself, but Shalltear furrowed her brows unhappily and replied with a face of disdain.
"...Is that not quite distasteful? Momonga-sama is undead as well."
"Hah? What nonsense are you talking about, Shalltear? Momonga-sama is no mere undead being. He's more like a super undead, or a godly undead."
"S-sis that was pretty mean"
"Y-you think so? Okay then, redo now, 'Perhaps you for-' Hey! Where are going!"
Skipping, Shalltear just passed by Aura completely ignoring her. She went up to Momonga and wrapped her arms around his neck, hugging him tightly. But it just came off as a kid hanging on a grown adult, or one that's playing in a park setting.
"Ahhh, my beautiful master. The only person who could conquer me"
With this turn of events, Momonga stumbled back a couple of steps. Under normal circumstances, this would have been very seducing, but her age and his lack of experience with women only intensified the awkwardness in the air.
I understand Albedo since I changed her... BUT WHY IS THIS HAPPENING AGAIN!
Just as he was about to pull her off, Aura came to his rescue.
"I think that's enough playtime..."
Detaching herself from him, Shalltear hit the ground and sneered at her.
Thank You, Aura! I'll forever be in your debt... Now, if only I can get her to do that with Albedo too...
"Oho, I didn't notice you there shorty, did you happen to say something!?"
Irritated now, she mumbled softly "...fake tits..."
"HAh!? H-How'd You Know!" Shalltear snapped back and her entire cool and elegant act were gone.
Momonga did want to get involved so he looked at Mare, hoping to start a conversation. But he was just watching with a pale face.
It seems he's used to this, perhaps?...
"Are you really asking me that? Just look at yourself... It's all Wibbly-Wobbly... Exactly how many pads did you need to accomplish THAT" she said and pointed at the deformed breasts
"W-Wha WhaAhh! WHAhha!"
Following Aura's finger, she saw it...
Her breasts were now pointing in different directions like how a Chameleon's eyes look.
"If you wear that many pads... it's only natural that it would shift if you, I don't know, Run?!"
"Eiiii!" she squealed
"Nailed it! Hah-ah-ha! so that's why you used [Gate]. You didn't want your FAKE boobs to deform!"
As they bickered back and forth, Momonga and Mare just stood at the sides. If there was one thing he learned about women from Earth, it's that their natural disasters... Either move out of the way or get destroyed in their rage. And neither of them wanted to get caught in this storm. Shalltear started radiating her killing intent, and Aura started cracking her knuckles while matching it. Mare was just watching, wondering if he should intercede or not.
Ahhh how nice is this? It's like watching Bukubukuchagama and Peroroncino argue again
Bukubukuchagama created Aura and Mare, while Peroroncino created Shalltear. They were siblings outside of YGGDRASIL but would often bring their little squabbles to the guild meetings. And it didn't help that Peroroncino would pull pranks on the guild members - especially his sister.
"WHAT. IS. SO. IMPORTANT. YOU. HAVE. TO. DISGRACE. YOURSELVES. IN. FRONT. OF. THE. SUPREME. ONE?"
The inhuman voice came just as Momonga was reminiscing about the past. The strange, monotonous voice finally silenced the two of them.
They turned their heads at the voice's origin. What they saw was a heteromorphic being shrouded in the chilled air.
It stood two and a half meters tall and resembled a bipedal insect. It looked like some fiend had melded a praying mantis and an ant together. It had a tail that was twice as long as its body, and it was covered in sharp spikes which resembled icicles. Its powerful-looking mandibles looked like they could sever a man's arm in a single bite.
It grasped a platinum halberd in two of its hands, and in its other two hands were a masterfully-made mace wreathed in a black aura and a gnarled-looking broadsword which did not look like it could be sheathed.
It was surrounded by a frightening aura of cold. Its exoskeleton was a dull blue color and sparkled like diamond dust. Protrusions that looked like icebergs bulged up from its back and shoulders.
He was the Guardian of the Fifth Floor, the "Ruler of Glaciers", Cocytus.
"You. Stand. Before. A. Supreme. Being. Contain. Yourself."
"This brat started it!"
"Actually she-"
Shalltear and Aura locked gazes, while Mare panicked from the side. Momonga decided to stop this nonsense as he couldn't hold it any longer.
"...Shalltear, Aura. Playtime is over." He said in an annoyed tone.
The two of them shuddered in shock, then lowered their heads simultaneously.
"My sincerest apologies!" they said in unison.
"Cocytus, you've come."
"I. Came. Immediately. Upon. Receiving. Your. Summons. Momonga-sama." The water in the air froze with a crackling sound as it made contact with the white vapor puffing out of Cocytus's mouth as he spoke.
"You must have been very free with no intruders around, no?"
"Indeed." The clacking from his lower mandibles sounded like the threatening noises of a wasp. However, Momonga had the feeling that he was laughing.
"Even. So. There. Are. Still. Things. Which. Must. Be. Done. So. I. Was. Not. Free. At. All."
"Oh? Things that had to be done? What things were these, may I ask?"
"Training. In. Order. To. Be. Ready. To. Deploy. At. Any. Time." Although it was not too obvious from his appearance, Cocytus was designed to be the quintessential warrior, be it in personality or body. Therefore, from the perspective of a weapon user, his attacks were the strongest in the Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick.
"You've done all this for me. You've worked hard. My thanks."
"After. Hearing. Your. Praise. The. Task. Is. Not. As. Tiring." Cocytus said, feeling flattered and proud as he straightened himself, puffing his chest out with pride.
"I. See. Demiurge. And. Albedo. Have. Arrived." Momonga turned in the direction Cocytus was looking, at the entrance of the Colosseum, where he saw two figures enter. The one in front was Albedo, while a man followed behind her. Once she got close enough, Albedo smiled at Momonga and bowed deeply.
The man bowed and said, "Forgive me for keeping everyone waiting."
He was about one hundred eighty centimeters tall, and his skin was darkened from the sun. His facial features looked to be Oriental, while his jet-black hair was neatly combed back. The eyes under his pince-nez glasses could not even be said to be narrowed. It was doubtful whether they were actually open at all.
He was dressed in a Western suit, with a matching tie. He gave the impression of being a professional businessman, or a skilled lawyer.
However, his gentlemanly appearance was hard-pressed to hide the evil air about him. A tail sheathed in silvery metal extended behind him, tipped by six sharp spikes. He was limned by flickering black flames.
Demiurge. The Guardian of the Seventh Floor of the Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick. He was designed to be the defense commander of the NPCs.
"It seems everyone is here."
"Momonga-sama, there are two more people who have not yet arrived," said Demiurge in a resonant voice that seemed to pour into one's heart.
"No, there is no need to call them. Victim and Gargantua are only to be moved under special circumstances. Albedo will inform them of whatever we shall be discussing to them later."
"Understood my lord." He bowed respectfully.
"The Area Guardians won't attend this meeting. However, it would also be good to inform them. I will leave that task to the various Floor Guardians."
After the various Floor Guardians showed that they understood Momonga's orders, Albedo then commanded her fellow Guardians.
"Then, everyone, let us pledge our loyalty to the Supreme One."
All the Guardians nodded as one, and before Momonga could interrupt, they had lined up before him. Albedo stood at their head, while the other Guardians formed a line behind her.
Shalltear, who stood on one end of the line, stepped forward.
"Shalltear Bloodfallen, Guardian of the First, Second and Third Floors, presents herself to our Master." She went to one knee, one hand pressed against her chest, and bowed deeply.
Cocytus then stepped forward and took a knee.
"Cocytus. Guardian. Of. The. Fifth. Floor. Presents. Himself. To. Our. Master." Much like Shalltear had, he knelt before Momonga. Then, it was the twin dark elves' turn.
"The Guardian of the Sixth Floor, Aura Bella Fiora, presents herself to our Master."
"Al-Also a Guardian of the Sixth Floor, Mare Bello Fiore, presents himself to our Master."
As the twins finished their declaration, Demiurge followed and stepped forward in a dignified manner. Like how a lawyer or a politician would carry himself.
"The Guardian of the Seventh Floor, Demiurge, presents himself our Master." Following his crisp words, Demiurge went to one knee in a graceful descent, as though expressing his heart through his actions.
Finally, Albedo stepped forward as well.
"The Guardian Overseer Albedo presents herself to the Master."
She smiled at Momonga and knelt like the other Guardians. However, Albedo continued speaking in a high and clear voice as she delivered her report to Momonga.
"With the exception of the Fourth Floor Guardian Gargantua and the Eighth Floor Guardian Victim, all the Floor Guardians are gathered before you. Thus do we offer up our utmost loyalty to our Master."
Momonga was silent and could not speak as he looked at the six lowered heads before his.
In his confusion, Momonga accidentally activated a skill. A dreadful aura roiled out over the surroundings, and a halo of black radiance formed behind him.
Momonga had no time to cancel the skill as he frantically racked his brains to recall a scene from movies or television which would tell him how to respond appropriately here.
"...raise your heads," he commanded, though mentally, he was wondering how in the hell he could look so gloomy.
"You...didn't have to go this far for us, but thanks anyway "
This seemed to surprise most of the Floor Guardians, but Albedo shook her head. "Your thanks are wasted on us," she said. "Though I fear our abilities will not reach your expectations, we will strive to meet them, in honor of our creators, the Supreme Beings who left these past few years! This, we vow!" The Floor Guardians called the same, with equal passion.
"Indeed." Momonga nodded. "I have no doubt you will meet our expectations, my Floor Guardians." This earned smiles all around.
"As heartwarming as this is, we have more pressing matters to attend to," he said as he folded his arms. "Right now, the Tomb seems to be in the middle of some unknown situation. We have Sebas investigating the matter outside, but I want to ask both all guardians. Have there been any noteworthy changes to your floors?"
"None, my lord," they replied.
"..."
"It seems that for the most part, whatever changes there may be, the Great Tomb of Nazarick has not suffered any negative effects. Then all that is left is Sebas' report."
Right on cue, the butler had arrived on the Sixth Floor. "Welcome back, Sebas."
Sebas bowed his head. "Lord Momonga" he greeted in reverence.
"Any news, Sebas?" Momonga asked.
The butler gave his report. To the player's surprise, they were no longer located in the poisonous marsh swamps that had been the bane of many players in Yggdrasil. Rather, they were now situated in the middle of grass plains that stretched out for miles. There were no immediate signs of intelligent life such as humans or monsters, only animals and the like. Of course, they were only ordered to investigate the surrounding area around Nazarick, so further investigation may be required.
"So a new world entirely? "
"...Demiurge, raise Nazarick's security to the highest level and put in place a net that allows nobody to enter or leave without my say. Work with Albedo to create a communication network between the Floor Guardians."
"It will be done, my Lord"
"Now Cocytus, Shalltear..."
"Yes, Momonga-sama?"
"YES. MOMONGA-SAMA."
"...You will be in charge of defending the Nazarick's floors while the other Guardians are busy."
"UNDERSTOOD."
"I understand"
The Floor Guardians nodded.
"Mare, is there a way to conceal the Great Tomb of Nazarick?" Momonga said.
"I-It would be difficult using just magic"
"..."
"But, if we covered the walls with dirt and concealed ourselves with vegetation..."
Albedo expressed his aggressive aura, and said aiming at Mare.."You want to smear the glorious Nazarick walls with dirt?"
Momonga active his Despair Aura IV and said "Albedo, Don't make unnecessary remake"
Albedo calmed down immediately"Yes. I am very sorry."
Momonga looked at Mare "Is it possible to conceal ourselves by covering our walls with dirt?"
"Yes, as long as you allow it, however..."
"HM... But a random mound would look unnatural."
"..."
"Sebas, were there any hills around the area?" Momonga said.
"No, unfortunately, we are surrounded by flatlands."
"I see, then what would happen if we made dummy hill in the area?"
"I believe we would blend in such a surrounding."
"All right, then that is what we shall do, "Momonga said. "Afterwards, we will hide the open areas that we cannot cover with illusions"
"Y-Yes. I understand" Mare pursed his lips.
"Good!" Momonga nodded.
Momonga double-checked to see if there was anything else he needed to do and then turned to leave. Activating his ring, he teleported away.
Momonga's Private Quarters
Momonga was inside his room looking into the storage closet. It was boxes full of armor, weapons, and other items. He reached over to pick out a sword. The one he chose was a plain with a chromic blade.
I only took on the class of magician.
But since I am level 100, I should have enough strength to swing a Sword.
He held the handle with both hands and raised his arms. Bringing the blade down, he was going to attack the empty air, but instead, the sword just fell out of his hands.
But...
The fact that I can't wear and use items outside of my class, hasn't changed.
He looked at his reflection in the mirror.
It's been almost 3 days since we came to this world.
When it hit the ground, Narberal quickly shot forward and immediately cleaned up the mess.
"[Create Greater Item]"
His skeletal body was now surrounded in black full-body armor with golden traces on the edges and a red cape that wrapped around his back and flowing down his shoulder.
Momonga took the sword again from Narberal. He could easily wield the sword now. The sword did not fall out of his hand.
All items made with magic useful
"Narberal I'm going to be going out now"
"Momonga-sama, the bodyguards are ready"
"It's fine, I can go alone and don't want to be disturbed"
"But Momonga-sama! You should at least have some bodyguards to protect you..."
" I'll be careful. I don't want anyone to come with me."
"I understand"
1st floor of the Great Tomb of Nazarick
Momonga teleporting to the first floor.
He reached a staircase and started to make his way up it. Just beyond was the entrance to the Tomb.
Suddenly three demons emerged from the shadows as they were almost out, and blocked his path. One of them was a large bulky demon with fiery dragon wings and a snake-like tail. He had orange and brown scales for armor and had horns that sprouted from the sides of his head and went forward, and a horn in the middle of his head that went upwards. His jaw had two tusk-like teeth that stood out on the bottom row and had sharp claws that could cut through the toughest metals like hot butter.
The second one was a fit demon with six red eyes, covered by a hard black metallic-like scale. While the prior one was bulkier, this demon was slim and lean. He had red hair and a red cloth between his legs. His wings resembled those of a bat and his arms had black grieves with golden embroideries. In one hand was a scythe that was dark as night. His legs wore baggy pants and blended in with his shoes.
The last demon was a female. She had a face that resembled a crow and a beak that perked out most of her face and wrapped in a blue metallic band. She had two small feathery wings and her limbs were covered with feathers. She wore black boots that climbed her legs to her thighs, and wore an outfit that showed off he body.
"Wrath, Greed, and Envy! What are the three demon generals under Demiurge doing here?"
Demiurge came from behind these three. Demiurge was surprised to see Momonga, and immediately the four of them bowed before him.
"Momonga-sama! What are you doing here without any bodyguards? And this kind of dress?" Demiurge said.
H-how could he tell it's me!?
No, the only one person who can freely teleport within Nazarick.
Yes, is someone who has a guild ring
of course, he knows
"Well, there's a reason for all of this,"
"So that's how it is..."
"As expected of the ruler. Your attention to detail is impeccable."
Huh! What is he saying? I was just out for a walk. Momonga thought.
"But I can't let you out without bodyguards!"
"Okay, then you can come with me."
"Thank you so much for understanding me!" Demiurge began to follow his.
The two of them came out of Tomb and stopped.
"Whoa!"
Momonga stared at the sky in the new world.
"I've never seen such a beautiful sky before!"
Momonga reached into his personal inventory and pulled out a necklace. It was had a blue accessory on it in the shape of a wing. This was[FlightAmulet]. It allowed the wearer to fly without using mana or restrictions.
"Fly"
As the speed increased, he began to fly higher and higher until he was surrounded by night clouds. Pure clouds, without any chemicals.
He stopped at one place in the sky and observed all the beauty of the new world.
"Looks like I'm in heaven!"
Trees weren't dying, there were winds that weren't poisonous, and the stars ... were beautiful. They were naked from the fog and glowing in the night sky which usually covered it. This world was beautiful. Everything about this was contradicting what they knew from Old World.
I think God has given me a chance to enjoy this natural beauty and retain it.
"A dream world, Huh"
Then Demiurge came there and appeared with his half-transferred form, his face resembling a giant frog and spreading the wings of a bat.
"I think I may have come to this land to obtain this box of treasure?"
"If Supreme one wishes it, we will use all the forces of Nazarick to obtain it for you," Demiurge said.
"At this point, when we don't even know what exists out there?"
"But, well taking over the world might be enjoyable!"
Momonga started to shift his gaze downward and around. He noticed the ground moving. It was crumbling shifting, like a wave about to hit ashore. Following it, his eyes landed on Mare. Working hard to conceal Nazarick, and wasn't an easy task. Something like this shouldn't be a problem for him, but it still took time and a lot of mana.
"Demiurge, What do you think would be a suitable reward for Mare?"Momonga said.
"Serving the Supreme Being is a reward itself, Momonga-sama... but if you were to let him be in your presence, I'm sure he'd be overjoyed."
They started descending to the wall Mare was at. Only after they landed, did he notice them. Quickly rushing over, he bowed down and was catching his breath.
"Be at ease Mare, you don't have to be at the ceremony. I just came by to thank you for your hard work"
"M-Momonga-sama, serving you is the best reward!"
"Is that so... Still, good work should be rewarded, so here you go."
Momonga reached into his inventory and pulled out a ring.
"I-is th-that the Ring of Ainz Ooal Gown?!"
"Yes, indeed it is, and I want you to have it for your hard work."
He stuck his hand out with an open palm so he could accept the gift.
"I-I can't Possibly Accept this! Only the Supreme Beings can wear this Ring"
"Well, it is a gift to help you carry out your tasks. That way you can travel between floors with ease"
"B-b-"
Mare was about to deject again when he was cut off
"if you won't accept this, then think of it as a reward to serve me better with if that'll make you feel better."
Hesitantly at first, he then accepted the ring and put it on his finger. Looking at it with starry eyes, thinking of the item bestowed upon him as a sacred gift, one that was worn and given by their creators.
"U-Um Momonga-sama, why are you dressed like that?"
"Don't you get it, Mare?"
The one who spoke was Albedo and she suddenly appeared.
"He wore it so he could move around the Tomb and not distract all of us. Surely if he would pass by noticeably, we all would stop what were doing just to gaze at him. He did this so we could perform our tasks better. We serve such a kind Master..."
"A-As expected of you, A-Albedo! Y-You've read my thoughts exactly."
"Fufufu... Of course, I wouldn't dare to think of how my beloved feels" She said
Getting lost in her fantasies she hugged herself like the maiden in love she is. Then as she looked down she saw it. The shine reflected by the moon was all it took to draw her attention. For just a split second her face broke but went back to how it was.
"M-mare... what is that?" she asked as she pointed to his finger. The one holding the ring.
"T-this is from Momonga-sama."
"B-but Th-that's the Guild Ring"
Seeing Albedo act weirdly, Momonga got an idea.
She seems to really enjoy this ring. I should give her one too. And She'll need it if she's going to be busy traveling through
Pulling out another ring, he held his hand out like before but offering it to Albedo.
"Albedo, you should have a ring too. It will help a lot in the future."
Like a predator that caught its prey, she instantly grabbed it and put it on. Doing her best to keep herself composed before her love.
"Well, Demiurge, I'll give you one in the future too."
Actually, I should give one to all the Guardians, that'll make their jobs easier.
"It will be my honor to work for such a reward"
"Oh! before I go, make sure to NEVER let that ring out of Nazarick. If you have to leave for somewhere else, give it to one of the maids and collect it when you return."
"Yes"
With that Momonga teleported.
"AAAaIeiiIIEii!" an overjoyed Albedo Screamed.