Calca found herself speaking more than she needed, ending up talking about how her Kingdom was basically split into two halves. She even touched upon the reasons for this, and she talked about the wall and its importance as well. As she spoke she could see a certain lack of interest in the imposing figure of the Emperor, and quickly understood the reason for this. She had lost herself in the desperation of the situation, failing to act upon its urgency. Especially when she was face to face with people who seemed willing to form a partnership. Meaning they probably would be more interested in discussing what they could gain from such a relationship.

"…M-My apologies. I was rambling…" She said, briefly looking at Remedios as she rearranged her thoughts.

"A-As you know we need your help. Without the wall, we are left unprotected against the demi-human forces, even with our army we are bound to suffer heavy losses. That is why I ask you, Emperor Polaris, to aid me and my people." Calca said, trying to keep as much a dignified stance as possible.

"I am willing to offer you and your people my aid. However, surely you understand that I want something in return." Polaris calmly pointed out.

"O-Of course. I am willing to hear what you demand of us."

"Wait…" Remedios wanted to speak, but Polaris' deep, powerful voice easily drowned out hers as he calmly spoke.

"I want your subservience. I'm not asking for much. You join my empire and we both reap the benefits from it."

While Calca was somewhat taken aback by his proposition, but saw the possible merits of it as she maintained a calm look while considering how to go about this. Remedios had to do her very best not to word her displeasure with the situation. There was simply too much that wasn't known, too much for her to simply allow this so-called Emperor to speak with Calca like that. However, Remedios' simple-mindedness, eagerness, and willingness to protect her queen and her people, overwrote said restraint as she almost reflexively slammed her hand on the table and loudly spoke.

"Who are you to demand such things!? I have never heard of this empire. What gives you the right to speak to Queen Calca like that!?"

Calca would have spoken up, but she would be wrong to say that Remedios' questions were completely unwelcome. She too wanted to know more about these people. While indeed she was glad and more than willing to accept their help, she did want to know who they were even if she had no other choice but accept. Still, she could not speak up now, since the room had immediately after been drowned in deafening silence.

She could see that the elite warrior Touch-Me had moved his head so as to look up at the Emperor, but in a way that from Polaris' point of view, he could seem to still be looking forward. Touch-Me had seen things similar to this happen before, with various results. He didn't want to say that it depended on the Emperor's mood, but it sometimes did. He had seen scenes like this end with Polaris' punishing the perpetrator on the spot, but not kill them. He had never seen something like this warranted death.

However, he had seen Players like himself gain such an ending when they were just a little too defiant and difficult, than the Emperor found them worth being. Such a fate he hoped did no befall Ainz. Others that had caused similar situations like Remedios, had also been sent to be punished elsewhere, and not by the Emperor's own hands. Sometimes they were corrected by whoever their direct superior was or even Polaris himself. They could also be ignored or even laughed off as a bad joke. Whatever the fate of Remedios was going to be, he was not sure. Even for him to was very close to Polaris, reading the Frost Demon could be difficult.

"Ahem. May I explain, my lord?" Touch-Me asked. with a low and respectful tone.

"You may." Polaris replied, his eyes still focused on the two women with an icy gaze.

Upon being given permission, the elite warrior leaned forwards as he relaxed his body to make the two women feel more at ease, as best as he could given the circumstances.

"Your questions are not unfounded, though your tone and etiquette needs work. It is true that we have yet to explain who we actually are, but also understand that we did this so as to quickly get to a situation where we could help you. Yet, since it is necessary to properly explain where we come from, I will now do so to the best of my abilities." He cordially informed.

His hand went to a portion of the table right in front of him. Placing his right hand on it, it lifted slightly exposing a medium sized panel with several buttons. Pushing one of them, the center of the table opened, revealing an orb like structure made out of polished metal. From there an image was projected upwards, creating a hologram.

On it was depicted what Remedios and Calca recognized as the outline of their Kingdom, along with some of the surrounding land. This depiction however lacked any of the existing boundaries between territories. On it was depicted a small yellow square and a blue crown-like symbol.

"As you can see here, the square represents the city you were in just a few moments ago. While the crown represents our current location." Touch-Me informed.

"T-That is our Kingdom, and part of the land that surrounds it, correct?" Calca asked, her eyes fixed on the strange image in a look of wonder and curiosity.

"Correct. Now, this small piece of land exists in a continent as you must be aware of, and said continent exists as part of a planet. The larger world."

As Touch-Me said this, the image changed to the continent they were currently on and then to the planet itself. On both representations there was no division between territories, and on the planet representation some parts of it were missing, since Polaris' forces had yet to fully scan the entire planet. However, this was a good enough starting point to show them the reality of things.

As it was now they were just two small dots showing their current location, and the location of the city. The size of the entire world seemed to sink into Calca's mind, and to a lesser visible extent Remedios, as they both saw how small they really were in comparison to the planet they inhabited.

"I-It's so big…" Calca mumbled under her breath.

"This is the world you live in. This planet exists within a universe. A space of infinite size and almost limitless possibilities. That being said there are many other planets similar to this one, outside of your own, where people live in." Touch-Me calmly continued.

Upon saying this, Touch-Me changed the image being projected, and upon it were now several things. Depictions of different solar systems, other planets, and the people that lived on them. It was a way to show the two women the reality of the situation, and ultimately how insignificant they truly were in the grand scheme of things. That is, for the time being at least.

Calca was unsure of what to say, it was a difficult thing to imagine that while she was the Queen of her Kingdom, who had always worried about her people, the dangers that could befall them and their relations with people of other nations, there was something so much grander waiting for her. To think that all of this was just beyond the sky that she sometimes watched when it was covered by the night and stars, was breath taking.

Still, it was a difficult thing to assimilate right away. Even now she was still wrapping her head around the idea. Looking at the warrior strangely named Touch-Me, she couldn't say that he was lying, or telling the truth for that matter. Yet she doubted that he would lie in a situation like this. She doubted that someone like Polaris would have need for lies. Plus, there was the presence that Touch-Me exuded. Once again, she felt that he could have been a paladin, but vastly more powerful than Remedios to her side.

Remedios was unsure of what to think. She too was unsure of the fact if this was all a lie or not, even with what was being shown to them. It made her feel unnervingly and annoyingly small, weak, and insignificant when her mind tried to process this new information. She looked at Calca, but could tell that her queen was also handling the new information, she then looked at the two other individuals.

Once again, she felt very small, this time when trying to do her best to read them. It was their presence, she could see the status that seemed to be behind them, as if they both should, at the very least, walk the same path as Calca. Honestly, this annoyed her greatly. Especially since there was still so much that she could not understand about them and the whole situation. And there was the oddly named elite warrior. He wasn't human, but she could feel that he was most likely a paladin like her. No, not like her. He was far above her as a paladin, and this too angered and confused her. Before Remedios cause her now growing headache to worsen thinking about it, Queen Calca spoke up.

"Then, Lord Polaris rules over one of these planets?" Calca asked, trying to hide the shock the magnitude she associated with such an endeavor.

"A…"

Touch-Me went to reply, but the Emperor raised his hand ever so slightly in a minor gesture. Yet, one his elite warrior quickly understood as one to silence him.

"No. As of this moment, the Polaris Empire, is composed of over 1,000 planets. Being that some are inhabited, while others aren't of course."

"I-Impossible…" Remedios mumbled in response to the reveal, and reeling back from her ever growing headache.

Calca held back on saying anything. Still, she was almost as dumbstruck as Remedios. She could only think of her struggle to keep her country together, of the struggles she knew or imagined other rulers to go through. All of this for a piece of land, which even in their own world was insignificant. Yet this single being could rule over not only one world, but 1,000 of them, without seemingly any issues. It was simply too much for her to even imagine such thing.

"You wish for us to join your Empire?" She asked, trying her very best to keep her royal composure.

"Your country would be the first, yes. After you, will come the rest of the world." Polaris replied matter-of-factly.

"T-Then, I…" She went to speak, but he spoke over her.

"Do not worry. I will not take your position from you, unless there is a reason for it. As it is, I do not rule directly over many of the planets of the Empire. Most of them are ruled by the people there, whom they answer to those in charge of coordinating that planet with the goals of the Empire, and those in turn answer to me and my children."

This new information also caused a reaction in the two women. It was the fact that he had children. They did not know how many, but it was terrifying to think that there were other beings out there with the same imposing and dominating presence Polaris' so easily exuded.

Calca was also somewhat relieved to know that she would not be reduced to a nobody because of this, and that she could still continue to work on her goals, and not leaving her people to possibly be oppressed by some tyrant. Remedios also happened to share this, even if she did not like the idea of someone coming along and controlling her friend and queen's actions to a unknown degree.

"And what will my people gain from this?" Calca asked calmly.

"Our protection. Controlled access to the technology and information the Empire possesses. There would be little to no reason to worry about the survival of your people. As long as there is a way and reason to help them, the Empire will make it happen." Polaris replied.

"We would be free?" Calca asked

"You will not be slaves or forced into doing things you do not wish. But understand that I will also ask for some things in return for our assistance. The most immediate of which will be your subservience and loyalty."

Calca quickly rationalized all of this. After all, she needed this help to stop the invasion that was currently going on. She saw no lies in the Emperor's words. They were all filled with confidence, and confidence that would only come from experience. She gritted her teeth within her closed mouth, clenched her fists, and finally spoke.

"Very well. I, Calca Bessarez, Holy Queen of the Roble Holy Kingdom, accept your offer, Emperor Polaris!"

After having said this, it was almost as if all strength had escaped her body. Still she looked up at the Emperor, whose expression had turned into a half-formed smile.

"Very well. Sir Touch-Me, I want 100 of my men sent out there to aid her people. They are to kill all nonhumans within the wall. Send Tanya to where the wall was breached, and have her make sure no one enters or leaves. You may go."

"As you wish, my lord."

With that Touch-Me swiftly left.

"Now, would you like to continue telling me about your country? I would like to know more about it." Polaris' pointed out.

"B-But are 100 men enough?" Queen Calca asked in a concerned tone.

"More than enough. My men are much stronger than even your elite fighters." The Emperor replied while motioning to Remedios.

Once again, Remedios found herself being put down by these strangers. She found her anger and annoyance grow, so much so that she wanted to verbally, and even physically, lash out at them for what they had done. Yet, she found herself being held back by Calca. There were no words spoken between them, or even a command, but she could see in her queen a disposition she had never seen before, and part of her found the notion of stepping in to be insulting and demeaning to her friend.

"I see. Thank you, for sending in such gifted fighters, to help my people." Queen Calca said, taking a small bow.

"I would hardly say that. But would you continue telling me more about your country and this world?"

"Very well…"


As this was going on the demi-human army continued their advance through the breach in the wall and into the population within it. They had yet to know of the defeat of their master, and at this point even if they knew about it they most likely wouldn't be easily stopped from continuing.

A large camp had already been formed near the location of the breach, which occupied part of the inside and outside of the wall. It was their first camp within the territory of their prey and even they understood this to be quite the statement of their dominance and superiority.

As the demi-humans went about their business, an individual fell from the sky, landing perfectly in the place the breach had formed, so she was now in the invisible line that separated both sides. She was a strange being for those present, as they could not associate her to anything they knew of. She was similar to an elf, but her colors were wrong. Her armor was also unknown to them, as was the symbol that rested over the place her heart should be.

"Hello!" She shouted, so loud that most of the camp heard her.

"My name is Tanya. I am one of the elite warriors that serves the great Polaris. Upon his orders, I am tasked with killing anyone who is inside the wall and stop anyone else from entering." Tanya added, in the same tone of voice.

A brief silence followed, which was quickly replaced with laughter of the most mocking type. They did not know who she was, but from what they saw she was not impressive. Nor did her words instill anything close to fear in any of them. With that, Tanya began to be approached by the demi-humans, finding herself in a situation where most people would never want to be in.

Tanya, however, looked underwhelmed and bored, keeping her arms crossed as the creatures approached her. Most likely hoping to give her the most horrifying of fates. A notion that was laughable, as she knew very well that they could never hope to be at a level where they could make such a thing happen. After all, none of them were going to survive past this day.

Suddenly, their advances came to an halt, as from within the crow, that was outside the wall, emerged an individual that easily stood tall over most of those present. This was coupled with his look and how the others acted in his presence, told Tanya that this was someone of importance among them, and probably very strong. At least in their eyes. Tanya was lucky to be able to sense their powers, like Namekians were well known for doing, or use her scouter. Yet right now she wasn't in the mood to use either. He looked like a bipedal goat, carrying a large shield and sword.

"I am Buser. The Grand King Buser. I ask you, woman, who are you? And what is this 'Empire' you speak of?" The creature asked with a subtle growl.

"Like I said I am Tanya, an elite warrior. I serve the great Empire of Lord Polaris, the one who will soon enough be taking over what you call home. Now, if you wish to live I suggest you keep your distance from this place." Tanya replied with her arms still crossed over her chest.

Once again laughs echoed through the area, but the ruler of the Bafolk, looked at her with a more keen eye, yet held in his face a certain mocking expression.

"You have courage. I will give you that. But this Emperor of yours just sent you to your death. Be happy that it will come by my hand, it will be quicker that way." Buser remarked.

"How thoughtful of you.~" Tanya said in a calm manner, as she activated her scouter.

Buser was rather amused by the antics of a woman who stood before him with no weapon or visible means to defend herself. His experience told him that she was probably a Magic Caster, given the fact she appeared from the sky and held no visible weapon. Even if that was not the case he did not feel anything particularly imposing from her, meaning this would be an easy win.

Letting out a low growl, Buser went in for the first and only attack this confrontation would need. Bringing his blade upwards, the Grand King brought it sharply down on his opponent. He did this with his natural speed and strength, which were more than enough to deal with many of the humanoids he came across. The ones that deserved a more careful treatment always had a certain air to them. An air that he could not see in this strange woman.

These were Buser's thoughts as his blade moved downwards and made direct impact with his prey. However, much to the shock of all those present, Buser even more so, his attack as powerful as it was did not leave a single scratch. More so, it had been blocked, but not with any weapon he had expected. Tanya had blocked it with her right index finger.

"It's moments like these that make me wonder why I'm sent on assignments like this." Tanya sighed, with a bored expression.

Using a simple motion of her wrist, Tanya moved Buser's sword back and lifted her open left hand towards him, following this with a slight pushing motion. With that she bathed most of those in front of her, in a yellow energy wave, which after the smoke settled left a clear and scorched path with no visible bodies in it. This was done to those outside the wall, turning around to the inside of the wall, she created an energy ball on her right hand, throwing it at the crowd of demi-humans, taking out at least 3 rows of them.

"No one is going anywhere." She hissed with a rather sadistic grin, as her attention went to the sky.

"That goes for you, too." Tanya said, looking at something no one else could see.

"Trying to fly away won't work either." She shouted, her eyes moving to another direction.

A few moments later, it was as if an invisible curtain fell, revealing a winged being in a suit, a tail and mask. It was similar to what the people of this Kingdom had said to be Jaldabaoth base form.

"You have rather remarkable senses." The masked demon remarked.

"And I thought you have been killed, demon."

Jaldabaoth was silent for a moment, as if he was assessing the situation and her words, before he spoke again.

"It was a rather remarkable effort, but a failed one nonetheless."

"Is that how you want to put it? Fine." Tanya sighed, raising her left index finger towards the demon.

"What is this? You think that you are able to do what someone like him, failed to do?" Jaldabaoth chuckled.

"Well, I am stronger than him, so yes. I am certain I can put you out of your sorry existence." She pointed out nonchalantly, energy beginning to gather in her fingertip.

The energy quickly took the shape of a small ball, which Tanya shot out with incredible speed and precision, making a hit her target a near certainty. The demon had been caught completely off guard, as the orb punched through his shoulder, slightly burning the area around it, and went through his wing. An action that made him reel back and almost fall back into the ground. That was until he uttered a spell, before vanishing.

"[Greater Teleportation]!"

"Well, I guess I should get finished up here before I let anyone else escape." Tanya remarked in annoyance.

It didn't take her long, or the other 100 individuals, to clean the Kingdom of the invading demi-humans, or secure the breach in the wall.

Elsewhere, Demiurge found himself collapsing onto the floor in a miserable state. He knew he had sent himself to the tomb that acted as the entrance to Nazarick, but now that was not the thing on his mind. His right hand went to where his left arm used to be, but there was nothing left. Even his suit had been damaged by the attack. What an utter humiliation. What agony. Demiurge couldn't help but hiss as his hand carefully examined the damaged area.

Indeed, this was a great humiliation for him, as one of the Guardians that served the Supreme Beings, which made him second in power only to them, to be brought to such a state by that woman. Or, was it that unexpected? After all, he had seen her speak with the Supreme Being Touch-Me. She most likely serves him, and that might explain her power. Why else would he have kept her around? Yet, he could not help but to be bothered by her unknown abilities.

In the end, whatever the case, he knew that he had to retreat. Having a mind that he liked to believe able to shine a diminutive light in the maze that was Ainz-sama's mind, Demiurge knew that his own well being and the information he carried at the moment, were far more important than his pride and standing.

At least, while his injury bothered him heavily, he knew that it would soon be no more, thanks to the [World Class Item] his master had given him. With [Hygieia's Chalice], and its absolute healing powers, he would be at a 100% soon enough.


On the northern end of the Re-Estize Kingdom, was a small and somewhat isolated city, named E-Atal. It was almost like a smaller and less fortified version of E-Rantel. In this city was a group of Platinum ranked adventurers, who a few months back had found something very interesting on their way back to the city. They had found a man, yet he was extremely injured. As if he had taken most of the damage from a fire based attack, which had left him naked and badly burnt. This man also seemed to possess strangely shaped hair, and even more surprisingly a tail, which had also received some burns.

At first 4 of the 5 person team wanted to leave him behind. That he was too far gone to be saved. However, their leader, a woman by the name of Vanity Loo, said that they should take him, as in her eyes he was still be recoverable. The rest of the team ended up agreeing with her decision, since she was the team leader and the most experienced of the group.

They took the man back to the city, where he was stored in Vanity's house where he was healed. The process itself took some time, and wasn't exactly cheap. So much so at one point Vanity began to even question herself. However in the end his body healed, and the remaining only a single scar which she assumed to have come from before he took the fire based attack.

Even so, it took some time for him to recover his senses, even after that he did not recover his full power until much later. After he was back at a 100%, their relationship began to develop, and having a base on a type of mutual respect for each other, but this did not turn truly romantic. They held each other somewhat as confidants. Especially with her being the one to know most of the information about him, and from time to time it was true that they would share the same bed.

As she continued her work as an adventurer, he did not seem keen on having a job where he got and did things for someone else. Instead opting with bodyguard duty for the only noble family that bothered to live in the city. Even if he admitted that this job was boring, he seemed content with it, and since the pay was good Vanity did not say anything about it.

This man's name was Bardock.