Ainz sat on his imperial throne eagerly awaiting demiurge's lecture of the recent progression of his grand plan. However today rather than rambling about Ainz's brilliant economic undertakings or how more humans were needed for his personal projects demiurge instead called the tomb to the attention of a worrying detail. Out of the line of monsters which knelt before Ainz, Shalltear was notably absent. Demiurge declared;

"I'm sure you're would have been aware to Shalltear absence today once again. While I am certain some fools among you may be frightened that such could mean she has been turned against us again, it would be best if you reserved such judgement, for I am certain that lord Ainz would have alerted us if such were the case. Even if she was, I am absolutely confident in Ainzs abilities to handle the situation on his own terms. In fact, I am sure I would be correct to assume that Shalltear disappearance is too in the interest of lord Ainz's grand plan."

Demiurges pauses and is briefly silent. He sternly stood upright looking off into the space in front of him clutching his teeth. After 30 full seconds his composter finally broke and he fell the floor, shouting;

"Lord Ainz IM SORRY! I have failed you! You clearly are trying to test my intellect but I cannot even comprehend the brilliance of your plan just like last time! Please tell us anything! I worry about you!

"…"

Ainz had in fact only now noticed Shalltear was missing. Had he really been so concerned with the affairs of the nation that he had overlooked such a crucial family development? He didn't even like handling the affairs of the nation! It was stressful. Recently he had been seeking escapism through his life as Momon but even that had become somewhat tiering. When it feels as though your enemies are no stronger than insects, getting into battles sometimes just felt like pointless and repetitive timewasters. But in some sense, he figured it was worth it if it meant he could feel like a righteous hero who was at some level was still human. But what ultimately made him feel more human was his family; created by his beloved friends from another life. That was not something he would let go off. But now he had more imminent things to think about. Ainz thought;

"Shalltear is gone again!? Was it the same group that subdued her before!? There are so many questions! Ah wait now I need to explain myself and say something which gives everyone comfort. There all looking at me like a dad or something again! Oh god what should I say! Are they seriously goanna buy the whole my plans too complicated to easily explain crap again!? Would they still believe that?! Crap crap crap what should I say?"

After a moment of silence Ainz assertively spoke up;

"Well observed demiurge. Truly besides from myself you are the most intelligent being in this world. You do not have to worry. I have everything under control and you also need not undervalue yourself. The precise details of my plan can wait until another time but in short, I will say that she is somewhere very important, acting in the best interest of Nazarick and in accordance to my plan. For uh, world domination. N-Now I have some very important business I must attend to so continue with your duty's until I get back!"

The undead ruler teleported out of sight instantly. Now alone he gave further thought to his circumstances. He was perhaps the strongest being in this world and ruler of a mighty nation. Yet even with all of his power and resources this was second time he has been unable to protect Shalltear. He activated a spell and transformed into the hero Momon. He then grasped his sword so tightly that it actually created a sound waves strong enough to break glass. He will save Shalltear again and as many times, and he will do so alone.

Meanwhile Brain sat at a bar chuckling to himself. He called over the bar keep for another drink. The bar keeps gave him a bad look but reluctantly complied. After sculling another pint, he had started quietly sobbing to himself. He was then tapped on the shoulder lightly.

"Hey you look pretty sad man. I get its not my business or anything but do you mind telling me what happened" said a bald man dressed in bright yellow suite.

Brain starred at the man weirdly for a few seconds before asking; "uh, so do you normally wear, this?"

"Yeah so what?! Do people around here not think that's cool or something? Maybe I should have gone with red after all, that sounds like the type of thing a hero would wear right?!"

"Oh, right yeah…"

After a short pause Brain stopped drinking and his face turned serious. After sighing he apologised

"I'm uh, sorry crying before. It's just that there's something which I'm still afraid off. No matter how much I think I've changed I'm still sometimes horrified by the thought that there are beings which even the strongest humans couldn't dent the fingernails off. You can't help but being left with the impression that we should all just give up on trying to face them."

"Give up? Jeez dude what happened to you to make you a downer? Wait don't go into a monologue, forget what I said and don't answer that! I mean feeling weak sucks but it doesn't mean you can't get stronger. I'd say I'm pretty strong now but it didn't happen overnight. I worked hard and now I reckon I can beat just about anyone. Anyway, you haven't happened to have seen a guy with mental body, part robot, level 5, goes by Genos?"

"Wow you remind me of myself not too long ago actually. You really haven't seen what true power is. You will and then maybe you'll join me. Also, no I haven't seen anyone of that description."

Suddenly the room fell into a sea of whispers as a knight in bright black armour appeared in the bar. The bald man abruptly broke said sea of whispered as he asked Brain in a causal tone

"Uh, who's that?"

"You seriously don't know?! He's Momon, probability the strongest adventurer in this whole country!"

"Oh. Ok."

Momon spoke loudly taking the attention of everyone in the bar

"I am the hero Momon. I have been tasked with investigating the destruction of a significant section of the forest east from here. If anyone knows anyth-"

Momon was interrupted by the bald man "Oh right, sorry about that I punched a vampire monster on the way here. My name is Saitama an-wait was that a nature reserve or something?! T-Those can hand out pretty big fines Can't they?! C-Can we talk about this a second!"

"Did I hear you correctly? It was you and you alone who defeated the vampire? Did you kill her?"

"I dunno, I guess. Do I have to pay a fine? Wait If I did kill it do, I get compensation or something? Uh, then sure did."

Ainz had never felt something so strongly ever since he had come to this new world. That feeling was rage, its target this man. Without thinking he charged towards him. Saitama reacted instantly carrying everyone to safety before the attacks could even make an impact. Noticing the man's inhuman speed Ainz froze time and was briefly pleased to see the man now in complete stillness. He began a furious array of physical attacks which shattered the bar and the entire surrounding area through sheer force leaving it in ruin. This continued until the Saitama started yawning. He wasn't frozen, he was actually just starring at him blankly for entire seconds during this fight. He said lazily;

"Well I'm kind of relieved you're not a nature officer or whatever but I still really need to get this over with, I got a friend who's probably who's probably in pieces right now who I gotta pick up."

With that he punched Ainz. The impact of the punch could be heard across the entire town. Eventually people began to gather around the remains to find a triumphant baldly looking down at the defeated hero Momon. Some children started to weep 'someone help Momon he's hurt' which was soon followed by the adults hurling stones at Saitama. To this Saitama remained silent. However, wasn't long before accusations spread of the man being a strong inhuman demon who was perhaps even the master of the wicked Jaldaboath to which Momon had battled before. Saitama lost his temper a little shouting 'I'm human alright! I'm human!' which was hardly taken seriously by the crowd. In the chaos Albedo as the hero Narberal was able to successfully retrieve what remained of Shalltear and Ainz. Ainz after receiving extensive attendance from practically every monster in Nazarick with the capability of healing magic was restored to full health and Shalltear was also revived again. All the floor guardians looked to Ainz with immense gratitude that he had not died or abandoned them. Demerge looked to Ainz and said in an excited tone

"Ainz I think I may finally understand a part of your plan! You used Shalltear as bait to lure out strong opponents of Nazarick and then chose to lose to them in order to defame our enemy's whilst simultaneously making Momon into a martyr figure."

"Uh yes that was indeed the plan Demiurge".