Hey Guys, Crescent Rider here and I am back with another chapter!

If any of you were expecting something from me. Then I'm afraid you'll find it at the end of the chapter

That is all, and enjoy the chapter!


Shalltear's Floor

As soon as Shalltear received the order, she gathered her subordinates and ordered them to scour the 1st to 3rd floors without rest. Not that they need to since Shalltear and her Subordinates are Vampires.

They would leave no stone nor grave unturned, and Floor Guardian herself had vowed to be the first person to find her. Not only to impress Ainz but to see this very Arachnoid herself.

When she was given a written description as well as a photo of the Arachnoid. Hope's Humanoid face alone had charmed the vampire and lecherous thoughts were driven within her mind.

A perversive personality that reflects her very creator, Peroroncino.

"I cannot wait to find her," Shalltear vowed with an enthusiastic tone,

Cocytus' Floor

Though he was ordered to find her, Cocytus relied on his subordinates instead of doing it himself since his movement speed is slower compared to Shalltear Bloodfallen.

But that didn't stop him from surveying the area around his residences since he knows the land well than his subordinates.

As he searched, he sometimes wonder who this Arachnoid was and why she was precious to Ainz. But he wouldn't dare question him since his orders are absolute.

In the event that he finds her on the 5th Floor, he would personally deliver her to Ainz rather than learn her identity for himself.

Aura and Mare's Floor

Aura had done most of the work by sending out her pets to search the majority of the 6th Floor while Mare remained by her side at all times.

Aura remains her cheerful self while Mare is the complete opposite as he gazes around the woods they wander.

"H-Hey, Onee-chan. Do you really think we'll be able to find her on our floor?" Mare shyly questioned, "W-What if she isn't here?"

"Don't think like that, just because she's missing doesn't mean she had left Nazarick," Aura said with her hands behind her neck,

"B-But," Mare muttered,

"Geez," Aura complained before letting out on her brother while pressing her finger against his forehead, "Stop assuming and focus on what Ainz-sama has told us to do. Even if we can't find her here, she may have left a trail for us to follow,"

"I understand, Onee-chan! I'm sorry for doubting," Mare quickly apologized,

Aura pulls her finger away and Mare rubs his forehead a few times. Before long, one of Aura's pets, Quadracile, returns and screeches at Aura.

"Did you find something, Quadracile?" Aura questioned,

Quadracile seemingly nods in response, and this is Aura's cue to grab her brother and ride Quadracile's back.

The lizard then ran in a particular direction and stops upon reaching its destination.

Aura dismounts from the lizard's back while her brother clumsily followed suit when the latter almost lost his balance.

As the twin sister steps forward, her mouth slightly opens as Quadracile discovered a tree with a missing branch. What's unnatural is that the branch had been cut clean by something sharper than an average sword.

Aura then turns her attention to the ground and notices a few footsteps. A combination of both human and Arachnoid.

"D-Did you find something?" Mare questioned,

"Tracks, and it's definitely this Arachnoid's," Aura said, and straightens herself from the ground, "But it looks like she's long gone,"

"Do you think she left Nazarick already?" Mare assumed,

"I doubt it," Aura said, "If so, then what's the point in cutting a branch? But let's put that matter aside. We should report this to Ainz-sama,"

"R-Right!" Mare timidly agreed,

Aura and Mare then rode Quadracile's back and prepared a written report of the Arachnoid's previous whereabouts.

Demiurge's Floor

After receiving the order, Demiurge sent his subordinates to search for the Arachnoid. However, Ainz specifically ordered him to aid in search of the other floors instead of searching on his own floor.

This is due to the unlikelihood of her being on the 7th Floor due to its magma environment.

Moreover, Demiurge remained somewhat confined in his residences rather than take part in the search due to Ainz's revelation when he accompanied him once outside Nazarick.

The reason behind Ainz's concern for the Arachnoid was far more than he originally expected and very thought of it still baffles him to the core.

The fact that the Arachnoid his lord wishes to find...

...

...

...

Was the Daughter of Two Supreme Being, and Ainz' Goddaughter...

And considering the circumstances he had heard from Albedo before, he couldn't help but feel anger boiling within his mind. Especially when his initial assumption is an assailant targeting her from shadows.

And in the event of her death, Ainz Ooal Gown would have failed his duty as the child's Godparent and potentially land a fatal blow. Not just him, but every Supreme Being in Nazarick.

Thus, he vowed to find to the assailant responsible and eviscerate him til' he begged for death. But even if he begged for death, he wouldn't do it quickly as he needed to suffer for his transgression against his lord.

The Following Hours

Apart from Aura and Mare's report, they reached several dead ends in their search even with the assistance of Area Guardians.

However, Ainz wasn't worried in the slightest since their reports allows him to exclude certain floors. After he crossed out the floors, he deduced that the 4th and 8th floors are her possible location.

Though it may sound easy, but two of those floors contains some modification and areas made by Hope's parents.

As such, he told everyone to call off the search on the other floors and ordered a handful of people to search the 4th Floor instead.

As for the 8th, he will search that place personally...

"Albedo," Ainz called out,

"Yes?" Albedo inquired,

"I want you to accompany me to the 8th Floor," Ainz requested, "There's a place that I want to check..."

"Understood, Ainz-sama," Albedo complied,

With their rings, they teleported themselves to the 8th Floor. But they arrived to an unspecified location due to one sole reason.

"Stay close," Ainz stated,

"Yes, Ainz-sama," Albedo complied, and stayed comfortably close to him,

Though, Ainz didn't mind as they pressed onward to the 8th floor.

A few minutes later, they soon arrive to what appears to be a large bricked fence, two large metal gates, and at the center was a large and luxuriously bricked manor.

"Ainz-sama, What is this place?" Albedo inquired,

Ainz stares at the manor, and reflects the past he once knew...

"An old memory," Ainz responded, then pulls out a pair of matching rings from his item box, "Wear this,"

"What are these rings for?" Albedo inquired,

"They are an item created by D3ath 3 Br1ng3r and Arachnida," Ainz explained, "The sole purpose of these rings is to act as the manor's key. A symbol of its ownership. In simple terms, the manor and its residents will recognize us as the manor's owners. They may also address us a married couple should they see us,"

The term 'married couple' had Albedo's heart skip a beat as the very thought was luxury to have.

As soon as Ainz handed a ring to her, she graciously accepted it and wore it on her ring finger without a moment to waste.

But before they proceed, Ainz had to give one last remainder as the gates open, "Once we've finished things here, I would like to have the ring back,"

"E-EH?!" Albedo exclaimed in utter disbelief, and held onto the ring despite having it for the last few seconds, "W-why?! Can't I have it for safe keeping?"

"The rings are too valuable to handed out since only three of them were ever created," Ainz explained, "In the event that one of these rings goes missing, it becomes a risk should it fall to the wrong hands,"

Albedo was visibly upset by this, though she reluctantly complied since its Ainz's order and she would follow his order even if it meant losing something that she now deems precious to her.

The two then walked their way through pathway of the front yard. As Albedo gazed around, she wondered on how the gardens were tended.

But she wasn't able question it when they were soon greeted by two suits of living armor and crossed their halberds together.

"Halt! Identify yourselves," A suit of armor interrogated,

Albedo clicks her tongue and takes a step forward. But Ainz stops her by holding out his hand in front of her.

When she steps back, Ainz then showed the ring and the suit of armor takes notice of its gem. Moments later, the two suits of armor pulled their halberds away and straighten themselves.

"My apologies, Sire. I hope that I haven't took too much of your time," The suit of armor apologized, as well as bow his head

The same goes for the other suit of armor.

"Not at all," Ainz assured, "Though I would like to ask you something,"

"And what would that be, Sire?" The suit of armor inquired,

The Manor

A suit of armor escorted Ainz and Albedo through the manor, and the latter finds the manor quite comfy and luxurious to live in.

As they go through the manor, the suit of armor provided several descriptions to certain rooms along the way. Something that Albedo kept in mind.

Not only does the manor serve as the virtual home of D3ath 3 Br1ng3r and Arachnida. It was also the second place where the Supreme Beings themselves gather on certain occasions and hold a banquet on certain occasions.

To Albedo, she was deeply amazed by this information. As for Ainz, he finds those 'banquets' a bit exaggerated since he and his friends were just role playing whether they feel like it.

It was one of Arachnida's forte after all.

Just as they reached the back doors of the manor, the two stopped dead in their tracks as they find one person sitting idly by the open doors.

And that person was the Arachnoid everyone was searching for. Leaning against right side of the door frame.

Albedo tried to walk towards her, but Ainz held his hand out once more and gazes at Hope's back.

"Marshall, isn't it?" Ainz inquired,

"Yes, sire," The Suit of Armor responded,

"Would you please escort Albedo to the guest room," Ainz requested,

"Understood, sir," Marshall responded, and turns to Albedo, "Come with me, Madame,"

Albedo was hesitant at first, but her curiosity had gotten the best of her and was escorted to the guest room.

With Ainz all by himself, he walked to Hope's side and sat next to her.

There was a long period of silence between him and Hope. But as he turned his head to her, he noticed that Hope was sleeping quite peacefully and the sight caused him to sigh.

But thinking back, he realized that this certain area was the only place where Hope would sit down and stare at the garden made by her parents.

At the very center was a tree that his old friend, Blue Planet, suggested to her parent and the largest branch of the tree had an ordinary swing tied to it.

The sole purpose of this design was for Hope to experience something that's never been done in the real world. As for how he knew this, it's due to Hope's parents being advocates to human history.

Regardless on whether that topic is significant or not, they would add to their notes and store them into the manor's library.

Compared to the other rooms of this manor, the library is said to be the largest room above the rest.

Some time later, Ainz would snap out of his entrancement of the manor's back garden, sets his priorities to Hope, and carries her to her bedroom.

A room designed for Hope specifically...

Guest Room

Upon arrival, Albedo was greeted with a room. Though it lacked any luxurious qualities such as gold, silver, or any high quality material.

The wood furnishings, arrangement, and theme makes up for it's appealing nature. Even the fireplace, and other decorative items were an addition to the room's design.

"If there is anything that you desire," Marshall pulls out a bell from a drawer and places it onto the cupboard, "Ring this bell and manor personnel will come to your aid,"

"Thank you," Albedo thanked,

"I shall be off now," Marshall stated and walks out of the room,

But the moment he closes the door behind him. Albedo now acted as herself as she grabbed a cushion, stuffed it against her face as she squealed in utter delight while lying down guest room couch.

In every passing moment, Albedo fantasies herself being in this very manor with her beloved lord. It may not look much compared to the 9th floors, it was an ideal honeymoon home nonetheless.

As she enjoyed her stay, she finally stops, straightens herself up, and puts the cushion onto her lap. As this behavior is somewhat disrespectful in the home of two Supreme Beings.

As she waits for Ainz's return, she reaches out for the bell and hope to learn how servants of this manor act upon her request. But briefly pauses when she noticed some sort of portrait covered with a white sheet.

It was large and Albedo's initial assumption was that the portrait may contain the Supreme Beings of Ainz Ooal Gown.

Thus, curiosity took over and she went to the covered portrait.

First, she looked around the room and hoped that no one was watching her. Then she firmly grasps one corner of the sheet and carefully pulls it off the portrait.

Half way through, she notices that the Supreme Being, D3ath 3 Br1ng3r, covering the first half of portrait. When she removes the sheet entirely, she gasped as the entire portrait displaying only three people.

The first being D3ath 3 Br1ng3r himself, the second was Arachnida sitting to a large chair, and the third was a young Arachnoid sitting on the latter's lap as the embrace each other.

What confuses her was that all three of them were smiling. Though her confusion faded when Albedo spots the rings on both D3ath 3 Br1ng3r and Arachnida's fingers.

The very same ring she now wears in her finger.

Then came a revelation as to why the rings were only three and why this Young Arachnoid was so precious to Ainz.

For the young Arachnoid…

Is the child of two Supreme Beings…


That is it for this chapter, Everyone! As for what follows, I'm sure you can all guess that one out.

Additionally, The details of the 8th Floor Manor will be explained in the future. Especially as to why such a place even exists on the Strongest Floor of Nazarick.

The same can be said for her parents' influence on the 4th Floor.

Now it's time for me to reply to the reviews of the previous chapter.

Anoynim: That part is my mistake since I worked and published it before I went to bed. But as you said, Nazarick is filled with not only filled with strong NPCs, but also cunning and possibly tricky ones as well. The same can be said for how they are positioned as well as how they are programmed.

Such as Victim, he may not be the strongest or high leveled Floor Guardian, but his ability upon his death is somewhat powerful that he was deemed the 'core force' of the 8th Floor (I don't know what that ability is, so my assumption is probably some sort of debuff. Correct me if I'm wrong)

Once again, I apologize for the mistake I made.

Deathhater04: Since you've mentioned the manor. Well, consider yourself lucky since I don't plan on removing it since its an original idea. However, I do plan on extending its lore such as its purpose on the eighth floor, how it was made, and much more.

Rwbybomb21: Thanks for the advice, and I know that you noticed on how Hope managed to leave the 9th Floor without anyone knowing. For that, I'll give a quick answer, the ring she wears for Nazarick was not removed.

As for the rest, I'll provide a possible answer. That I can promise.

That is all I have to say for reviews, stay safe from the virus, and I will see you all in the next chapter.