The day was declared a holiday so the streets were packed with people who lived there as well as tourist wanting to catch a rare glimpse of a royal family procession through the city. Vendors littered the streets selling small paintings of the royal family; Temples were selling votive prayer dolls of Ainz, Albedo and the new prince. The majority of the merchandise had something to do with new prince; from figures for children to play with to flags tiny and large with the crest of Nazarick on it. This was by far the most popular item as you could see people waving the Red and Black flags celebrating the day and showing their patriotism. The royal coach was parked just outside the palace gates with death knights making a 15 foot perimeter around it to provide security.

Knights of the Blood Rose were given the honor of protecting the coach and escorting it on the Royal tour. Brain was no longer a knight as he had become the king of the South Western Vassal State of Nazarick, he found a replacement and left. The knights by this time had become legendary and many of the people were exciting to see them, their newest recruit was an elf which caused some social friction for a time but eventually died down. One vendor was selling mask with an upside cross over the right eye just as the knights wore. This was very popular with young boys who dreamed of becoming a Knight of Nazarick an honor not given out by the Empire but only by the Vassal states. Knights of the Empire were called Guardians and had to be Gods, or God-kin, they had to possess the ability to destroy and entire army and only one Guardian of the Empire existed and that was the prince. In time there would be more but this was a new position.

The royal procession started to walk toward the coach with all the local diplomats clapping and cheering within the palace walls. Suddenly fireworks started to completely fill the sky; one could tell they were magic because they were as brighter as the sun in broad daylight. Momonga could hear "oh and ah" from the crowd as most of the people had never seen such a colorful display before. As Ainz reached the coach one of the maids opened the door Ainz then his mother filed in, then he motioned Aura and Mare to follow in. The way the coach was made it could hold up to eight people comfortably but for Momonga to get in the coach he would have to enter from the other side so he walked around the coach and was met with thunderous applause and screaming, this was something Momonga was not used to so it caught him off guard.

He smiled and waved at everyone which made everyone go wild and push up against the barricade to get a closer look, suddenly a little boy with a flag in one hand and a Momonga figure in the other ran underneath one of the death Knights and ran straight to Momonga. Another knight stepped in front of Momonga to intercept the boy but Momonga told the Knight to let the boy come to him. The little boy ran up to Momonga and asked if he could get his signature, Momonga took the flag and ran his finger across it in the pattern of his signature burning it into the cloth. Then he reached into his pocket and pulled out a gold piece worth a month's wages and put it in the boys hand. "Now go back to your parents I bet they are worried about you." Yes sire" the little boy said as he turned around and that is when Momonga Noticed the boy had a tail like a monkey, "must have been from the mountain tribe we assimilated into the Empire a few years back" Momonga thought. He turned around and entered the coach and the door was shut and the coach started to move.

Normally the coach would have taken off and went through a portal but that would have ceased the purpose for a tour to see the Empire so a route was cleared so the procession of knights in front and behind the carriage could exit the city. The route was marked off but the sidewalks were still lined with celebrating people of all different types of human and demihuman ancestry. It had only been a short time that project Utopia had taken place to bring peace between all humans and demihumans it was estimated within twenty years all types of creatures would be accepted with no racial tension.

At the very front of the royal procession was Momon The Sword of the Emperor riding Hamsuke the wise king of the forest, the only person that could close to Ainz was the dark hero.. He had taken a desk job as the Leader of the Adventurers Guild of the Empire of Nazarick. This position filled the once empty guild into an overflowing industry that turned people to the city of Albedo or old E-Rantle making it the main hub for all adventures. The underground dungeons for training grounds and the temples to revive any dead adventures, guaranteed the guild to grow exponentially. Removing the fear of death and offering first class training for a 20 year commitment was a deal that attracted the young and adventurous all over the known world. Since Momon was no longer Ainz but Pandora's Actor he could take his Armor and not worry about revealing his face that allowed him to take a bigger role in the Empire of Nazarick.

All the crowd cheered as Momonga waved at the people, women wanted to marry him and men wanted to be him when people found out that Prince Momonga was going to become the first Guardian of Nazarick and a General of the Army many people thought that Momonga should have be given the honor. So much so that the Emperor had Momonga come out and give a public response that his heart was with the Adventurers and he had no desire to leave them. This just made people of Nazarick have even more respect for him than they already had. Emperor Ainz never got jealous of Momon as he was his alter ego when he first came to the new world. It was still a closely guarded secret with only those from Nazarick having knowledge of this fact.

Cocytus the Glacier god one of the Generals of the Army was at the last gate with the Black Battalion of Lizard men, Elves, Goblins and humans. Each one of the commanders of the interspecies Brigade standing next to him to Cocytus in a straight line, the commander of the Lizard men turned and stood at attention, "Sir should we expect the royal family coming to the lake to see the Lizard men City, Elagon the Elf commander snorted, "As if the Holy Gowns would sully their feet with mud huts!" Sheskar the goblin commander retorted, "As if they would visit the forest to see tree huts?!" Cocytus turned and slammed his staff on the ground freezing the ground all around them. "THE SUPREME BEING, WILL VISIT YOU ALL ARE HIS SUBJECT YOU KNOW THIS! He said in a perturbed tone, "YOU ACT LIKE CHILDREN!" suddenly her remembered it was the same with the guardians when they first arrived and still act, he is the Supreme Being so it should only be natural for them to act this way. "ON SECOND THOUGHT YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO FEEL THIS WAY. COMMANDER HINKLEY TELL THEM WHAT I TOLD YOU." Cocytus said. The commander was a quiet prideful man who had an open mind and a vision for the future. When they were starting a new unit that was a non-segregated military unit no human commander and noble wanted to touch it but he saw an enormous potential. He volunteered much to the displeasure of his father, as he was from the Empire and had Elf slaves and was less than thrilled to release them or if they stayed pay them a regular salary. Like most nobles he never voiced his displeasure because he was afraid of what would happen if he did as he had lost many friends in the purge.

Commander Hinkley cleared his throat and said, "Emperor Ainz voiced to the our General The Glacier God that on this tour all units and peoples were to be visited, more so our battalion is to accompany the Emperor as security details for the towns and cities that he shall visit while the Knights of the Rose act as his body Guards."

"Really" Elagon the Elf commander exclaimed. "I can't wait to show off my position to my tribe! Adora's father will finally approve of our being married!" Elagon was of lower birth and joined the Black Brigade to increase his station. He was able to join as a vice commander but in the last war with the Roble Kingdom the Commander was killed by a stray arrow that pierced a joint in his armor into his chest. Many elves do not like resurrection magic and refused it, the commander was one of these Elves. Normally another high born Elf would have replaced him but because it was during the invasion of the capital Ealgon was named Commander of the Elf battalion of the Black Brigade for the rest of the deployment. When the war was over and they went back to the Garrison in the Capital he was surprised that an order came down that due to his meritorious service he would keep the position. He was also given a noble title and land and an estate in the Kingdom Vassal State which he would owe taxes to the crown each year. The land was good and fertile and produces many bushels of wheat which he was able to save a dowry for Adora.

He would send off a letter of intention and hopefully get leave so he could get married on of the days they are in the Elven Vassal State of Nazarick. He would then have his new wife sent off to his new estate. He thought, Ealgon could not help but smile.

Hemrick looked over at Ealgon who had grown close as their brigades fought together during the Republic war. "Thinking about Adora again?" Elagon nodded. "Well if she is half as pretty as you say she is make sure you keep everyone in the Brigade as far away from her, "he said jokingly.

Suddenly the roar of the crowd grew louder as the commanders looked to see the royal carriage pass the gates exiting the City of Nazarick. All the troops mounted their horses and began to accompany the carriage two brigades on the left which consisted of lizard men and goblins and on the right which were humans and elves units.

The first city to be visited was the city of Albedo the adventurer city, where all training and buying and selling of all adventurer gear was done. The old mayors mansion was converted to keep the royal family, Ainz had lived here a short time when this was the Capital of Sorcerous Kingdom.

First the Black Brigade came into the town breaking off securing every road and street and a rout for the royal carriage. Then all the residents came out to catch a look of the royal of the family. The Knights of the Blood Rose first entered the city cheering could be heard as they were renown through the empire and many people had only heard about them through song and stories from bards so many adventures and citizens of the city were excited to see them in person. Then the royal coach could be seen a priceless piece of art that many marveled at its beauty. Cheers could be heard children jumped up and down and people were caught up in the majesty of the event. The royal coach made its way to the mansion.

Ainz looked out of the coach, "it very different when we first came to this town isn't it my dear?" Albedo frowned, "I seemed to remember a boy threw a rock at you or we had him do it." "Yes that is true but now it is the Utopia that I wanted to make it, all who serve Nazarick will prosper I said back then." Ainz mused. "Yes these breeders did not trust you until you made them richer and safe what despicable beings" Albedo said. "That may be true but they are but a breath on a cold day, how could they learn anything with that short of time." Ainz agreed. "Son what do you think of the city that holds your mother's name? "Well it is impressive I should like to see the adventurer training program." "Ah yes we shall visit the guild hall which is five times bigger than when I first visited it and we will also tour the training grounds with Momon." You mean you? Momonga quipped. "Yes you were a sad little one when you found out the truth about him; you tore the head off all his figures if I remember correctly." Albedo said. Aura and Mare both giggled as they thought of Momonga in all of his little outfits his mother used to put him in as a child.

Suddenly the carriage stopped as they arrived in front of the mansion Momonga was relieved as they subject would no longer be about him anymore. There was a knock on the carriage door and then it opened a Knight of the Blood Rose opened the door with his unique cross mask. "My Lords the mayor and Momon as well as Aizach the leader of the Adventurer guild at the Mayoral mansion, "Very well shall we be off? Ainz asked, as everyone started to file out of the carriage as the sound of cheering crowds waving flags man of which were adventurers or family of adventures. "Look there is the White Empress Albedo, she is the most gorgeous women in the Empire!" a teenage girl said loud enough for all to hear. "I think it is absolutely lovely our city is named after her she's like an angel" her friend said back. Albedo turned around and headed to the two girls everyone in the family held their breath as they had no idea what she would do.

The White Empress walked up to the two girls as they both stopped talking and their eyes opened wide as they came to the slow realization that she was coming over to them. They were in first row behind the Black Brigade safety detail. Emperor Ainz almost told her to come over to meet the mayor but was more curious how this would turn out, as she walked up the soldiers parted to let her talk to the girls. Albedo smiled and said, "Young ladies what are you names? "Both of them looked at each other in silence, "It is fine I give you the permission to speak to me so what are your names?" One of them finally spoke up, 'I am Kardel and this is my friend Steil my Empress" and did a poor curtsey. "Look at you two you are too cute here this is so you can buy some new dresses, she handed two Yyggsdrill coins enough to buy five dresses at a commoners store. "Thank you very much Empress we absolutely love you and think your dress are beautiful and you necklace, I have never seen anything like it!" The girls said with smile. "This was an engagement gift from the Emperor it cost one million gold coins," Albedo said with a grin. Both girls eyes went wide that was more money that they could they could imagine. "To tell you the truth girls I wanted you to ask you a question but you must answer completely honestly, could you do this?" Albedo asked. "Yes your grace no problem!" The girls said in unison. "What do the girls of the Empire from your age to twenty say of my son?" The girls both looked at each other not sure what to say, "Well many think he is very attractive" "Yes but what do they say do not tax my patient's girls?!" Kardel looked at her friend and then said, "Well some call him the handsome prince and think he is one of the most attractive men in the Empire and dream of marrying him." "He being a God does not frighten them?" Albedo said. "Well sort of but to marry a God would be a girls dream." Kardel said. "Unacceptable" Albedo said in a soft voice. "Well intercourse with a God would kill a mortal so sorry to tell you girls; I will be taking my leave." Albedo turned around and walked to Emperor Ainz and her son as fast as she could she was so angry that if anyone would have gotten in her way she would have killed them she was absolutely irate and knew she would have to watch Momonga closer to make sure no mortal girl would try to seduce him.

"What were you talking about my dear?" Ainz asked. "I just wanted to talk to some human females to gather some information and then gave them some money and sent them on their way." Um, well let us go to our room we will meet with all the leaders and elite at the ball then inspect the adventurer grounds tomorrow then leave from the dragonic kingdom tomorrow for the coronation. Albedo grabbed Ainz arm and followed them into his room as Momonga went to his and Aura and Mare split off and went to their room. Everyone in the streets dispersed those that had money were going to get ready for ball. One man in the crowd who had seen the meteoric rise of the Emperor from the Katsse plains to his eventual overtaking of all the nations stood still while everyone was leaving. He was a wanted man and he hated the Emperor more than anyone he was a member of the of old slane theocracy black scripture member. All his friends, family, and colleges were dead he alone was left to live to spread the horror that awaits those who do not submit, he was put through the demonic baptism. Somehow it still did not break his resolve but he knew before he died Ainz would know who he was. He never me the Emperor but he had me the Demon King, he was one of the few humans to set foot in the Tomb of Nazarick and leave, and the by the end of the ball tonight he would know him name.

Aura and Mare we both in their shared room at the mayoral mansion and were bore to death. Mare looked and Aura, "How do you feel about being adopted by Lord Ainz I know you wish to be his lover when you got older." Aura clearly perturbed looked at Mare and said, "Well it is still is a possibility, he can still take concubines but.." she paused "it is still nice to be his daughter he gives us as gifts on our birthday and we get special attention so it's fine for now!" Aura exclaimed! " What should we do until the ball do you want to walk around the city a bit after we get dressed?" "That sounds nice let's get dressed quickly and then explore this town it has been years since we have been here I want to see how it has changed." Aura exclaimed. " Y-yes sis that's do that I too would like to see how Albedo has changed. They both got into their black Nazarick Uniforms and walked outside the guards from the black brigade jumped to attention they we from the humans detachment was in charge of the security for the Gown twins as they were known.

Hemrick sprang forth, "My Lord and Lady it is still hours until the Royal Ball do you wish to go on a late night stroll?" "Yes and we do not need an escort as we are perfectly fine on our own!" Aura curtly said. "Sister we should not give the l-lower life forms a hard time they are only following father's orders." Mare said. "I supposed" Aura said staring in the sky. Hemrick was overjoyed to be on a detail on which he was directly protecting the Imperial family and not a distant cousin but the direct son and daughter of Gown, he quickly prostrated himself, "My name is Commander Hemrick of the Human Black Brigade I shall lead a small force of fifteen men as the Emperor commanded to guard you at all times when not in the mansion!" He excitedly proclaimed. "Yes yes lets me off we only have a few hours before the ball so try and keep up." Aura said. "We will try our best Supreme Ones!"

In a room in the middle of town blood and a corpse of a local noble was lying on his floor, a man was trying on his clothes. He was looking into at his mirror but the man's clothes simply did not fit the man who was skin and bone. He picked up a piece of paper and put it in his pocket. "I have the invitation in my pocket I have the cloths and the weapon" he said to himself as picked up a short sword that was sticking out of the man's chest. The sword was the last relics of the Slane Theocracy an item that could kill a God-kin. He knew he could not kill the Emperor his nation had tried before with countless weapons and magic, with this he was going to try and kill the man he hated most of all the Demon King. He knew it was suicide but finally his family will rest in peace, he thought as he walked out the house to the Royal ball.