Overlordly broken

by oblivon2991

"Everything has a beginning has an end" as the saying goes. In the last day of the popular VRMMO named YGGRADASIL in the notorious guild named Ainz Ooal Gown not only Momonga remained to upkeep and manage the guild. There was an another member who helped him and stayed with him until the very end. Let's find out what happens next. (Completed. Complete rewrite coming when ready)

18. Business is Like Cooking!

Thank you for reading my fanfic and giving me a chance.

My mother language is not English, so please be patient about the grammatical issues.

I don't own the Overlord(オーバーロードŌbārōdo?) novel or anime series created by Kugane Maruyama.

I would like to thank the excellent job what the Skythewood translator team done with the light novel translation.

Without their hard and persistent work, I surely couldn't write this story.

Please review it I know I will make mistakes what I will intend to correct and try to learn from my mistakes and improve myself.

Thank you!

Now let's continue our little story!

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Esdeath reached her destination. "Finally." She rolled her eyes.

The guard before the massive golden gate stopped her. "Halt! Who are you!"

"I am Raidyn. Adamantine ranked adventure. I have a meeting with Marquis Raeven."

The guard realizing who stood before him apologized and bowed. "Please forgive me Raidyn-sama. I did not know it was you."

"It is no problem at all. You are only doing your duty." She shot a charming smile to the mustached guardsman.

The middle-aged guards face reddened. "T-Thank you. I-I immediately inform the Marquis about your arrival."

Raidyn nodded. "Thank you. Take your time."

With that. The guard left. Not long after this, he returned with an another guard to escort Raidyn to the Marquis. "Please Raidyn-dono. You had to leave your weapons here. This is our protocol."

Raidyn nodded. "I see. Is there a locker where I could put them?" The guard nodded. "R-Right here."

He showed her a big chest where she put her Ultra Greatsword and Black katana. It was no problem leaving them here. The Greatsword was too heavy to an average human even to move it. And they were enchanted with tracking enchantments so she could easily track them down if someone managed to steal them. Beside that. They weren't that strong weapons. Easily replaceable from her huge collection.

"Thank you." The guard bowed his head.

"No problem. You were just doing your work." Raidyn smiled to a guard gently.

After this, she and the guard started their way to the Marquis mansion.

As the guard escorted her. She looked around and inspected the uniformly trimmed garden and the elegant looking buildings and statues. "I wonder how much this cost him." She thought.

It took approximately two minutes them to reach the entrance of the mansion. Two heavily armored guards. Guarded the entrance. In their hands, there was a massive halberd. Beside them, an older butler waited for their arrival. The door was huge and made from some kind of expensive looking wood. Two Chimera statue guarded the main entrance two sides.

As they reached the door, the thin butler bowed deeply. "I am Alf Stokes. It is an honor to meet you personally Raidyn-dono. If you allow me I will guide you to the Marquis."

"Thank you. But please just call me Raidyn. I don't really like honorifics."

The old butler looked to Raidyn to a moment. Then continued. "As you wish Miss Raidyn."

Raidyn who guided by the Butler entered the huge mansion. The whole inside of the building was adorned with paintings from either historical persons or landscapes. The floor was made from marble, and golden enchanted torches hung on the walls. These provided the building light in the night hours. Each of them seemed very expensive. What only the richest could allow them.

The way to the stairs was laid with crimson colored carpet. Multiple nobles chat with each other in the mansion lobby, as the old butler and Raidyn walked amongst them. All eyes fixed on them. It was like they all wanted to undress her with their eyes. It seems the Marquis just arranged some kind of party.

"Please forgive them, Miss. Raidyn. They all heard about your accomplishments." Apologized the old butler.

Raidyn just nodded. "It is not a problem. I get used to it already."

After they left the lobby. The nobles started to gossip amongst each other. Mostly the women's.

"So, she is the famous Raidyn."

"Why is she here? She came to the Marquis?"

"Who came to meet someone while fully armored? Younglings lack of manner nowadays." one older noble snarled.

The men just smirked in themselves and fantasized about how should she look under that armor.

It takes approximately ten more minutes to reach their destination in the massive mansion of Marquis Raven. Before his office, two guards stood vigilantly with exquisite armors what adorned by the Marquis's Crest, and they held a Halberd in their hands. Both of them grabbed one of the knobs on the massive double door and paved the way for the old butler and the Adamantine Ranked Adventurer.

As they opened the door, Raidyn spotted the Marquis as he sat behind his work desk signing some important looking papers what was adorned with the Kingdom Crest. He stamped the last paper with his wax seal before the old butler announced Raidyn arrival. "Raeven-sama. I present you Raidyn-dono."

The Marquis still read the paper what he held in his hand. Checking he does not make any mistake in the relevant document. Behind him hung the large portrait where he is with his wife and four and half years old child. "Thank you, Alf. Please send in two maids with tea and cakes." The veteran butler bowed then left.

Marquis Raeven looked to Raidyn; he had a thin smile on his face. It was a genuinely creepy smile what usually made others feel uncomfortable. But Raidyn was not a typical person. She already gets used to this kind of smile in Nazarick.

"Ah. Finally, I had awaited our meeting long in a long time. Please come closer and sit." As the white haired Adventurer stepped closer to the Marquis, she inspected the man.

He was a tall, thin man with slicked back blonde hair. He looked like a snake due to his pale-white skin and narrow blue eyes. As one of the six great nobles, he possesses clothes of the highest quality. He wears a doublet made from high-quality fur woven with golden threads. There are intricate patterns and small jewels sewn into his clothes.

The Marquis motioned the seat before his desk. "Please sit Raidyn-dono. Sit down. I am sorry my unbecoming demeanor, but as you know, I am a busy man."

Raidyn nodded in a sophisticated way. "I understand Raeven-dono. With power comes responsibility."

"I am glad you understand." His smile was still creepy. "I hope you accept at least some tea, cake and my generous payment for the work what I offer you."

"That depends on of the work Marquis-dono. It is very unusual if someone reaches me personally and not through the Adventurers guild. It against the rules. But, in the light of your rank, the least I can do is to listen to your offer and description of the job."

The Marquis nodded with a satisfied expression. "I understand Raidyn-dono. But I am sure Ainzach-san will leave aside this little violation of rules, having regard to your Adamantine rank and your past achievements. I am sure he will understand it completely."

Raidyn nodded. "Most likely."

"I merely ask you to listen to my job offer then decide if you accept it or not. If you refuse it, then I will not force you to take the offer, and you still get the advance payment what I offer for the job. It will not cause you any adverse effect from the side of the Kingdom if you refuse the offer."

The door opened again, and two maids came in with two trays. They wore the typical maid outfit. One of them carried a tray what contained multiple kinds of salt and sweet cakes, plates and silver forks. The other maid brought a tray with two cups, milk, sugar and of course the steaming jug of tea. The girls put down the dishes on the table.

They had prepared the cups before them. They have poured some tea in the two cups what was placed before the two sitting persons. The tea was a little turbid. But it was miles better than the tea what Raidyn could get in E-Rantel. The pre-industrial technology did not make possible to the tea makers in the Kingdom (magic aside) to make the tea any better quality. Finally, the maids placed the plates before them and put one-one cake before the two persons. They looked good, but they were miles behind the standards of Nazarick.

Finally, the maids placed the plates before them and put one-one cake before the two persons. They looked good, but they were miles behind the standards of Nazarick.

"Thank you. Now, leave us please." The Marquis waved his hand. The two maid bowed deeply then left. Behind them, the two guard closed the double door with a big thud.

"Then what is the job Raeven-dono." Asked Raidyn curiously.

Marquis collected his thoughts before answered. "Did you ever heard about the Eight Fingers?" The Marquis looked Raidyn with a serious expression.

The adventurer nodded. "Yes, they are some kind of multi-nationwide criminal organization. It is not easy to find information about them mostly because of their numerous contacts in high places. What about them?"

The Marquis nodded. "To be precise. The eight fingers are an underground criminal organization. It has so much influence within the Kingdom's underground that in all criminal activity of any consequence, they are either a part of it or they get a piece of it. They even held various nobles in their hand who dance according to the whims of their palms."

"Then they are indeed dangerous." noted Raidyn.

"Exactly. But according to my information. While they are based in the Kingdom, the organization also extends its power into the Baharuth Empire, no doubt profiting from the slave trade that still exists legally as well as the black dust business that is slowly making its way into the markets there."

"Why do you telling me this Marquis-dono? Don't you fear their wrath? They may have spies among the staff."

The Marquis smirked and leaned forward. "Don't worry. I made the required precautions against that case too. But put this aside. I called you here Raidyn-dono because I would like to hire you to help us out with our little operation."

"You said us. That means there are more than just you behind this operation." Noted Raidyn.

The Marquis chuckled. "How thoughtful of you Raidyn-dono. Yes, there is more than one person behind this operation, but I would not like to reveal their identity yet."

"I assume those individuals from the royal family." The Marquis' eyes widened for a moment. "If I had to guess. It is either Prince Zanac or Princess Renner."

"Hm. Why do you think they are behind all of this Raidyn-dono?" asked Raeven curiously.

"I did not know at first. Your sudden expression change betrayed your intention."

"Interesting… Why do you think it is not Prince Barbro or King Lanposa."

"I did my homework before coming here Marquis-dono." Raidyn motioned with her finger. "It is part of the Witcher lifestyle. Always investigate before you do something. It could be the watershed between a dead Witcher or an alive one." the Marquis started to see the same monster before him what he sees when he is speaking with the Golden Princess.

Raidyn continued. "Besides that. And please don't take this an offense towards your King and Prince. According to what I heard and my short investigation shows me. King Lanposa III is too busy to keep the balance between the nobles and the ruling faction. And Prince Barbro according to the gossip is too short tempered and sighted to put together such thing."

"That leaves Prince Zanach and Princess Renner to put together plans like this. Both of them has the necessary intelligence. At least according to my intelligence."

"At least according to Demiurge reports." Thought Esdeath.

"Hm." The Marquis nodded. "Indeed. Your intelligence is right about this. Both have the necessary knowledge and backup to put together an operation like this. You are very resourceful Raidyn-dono. May I know the source of your information?"

Raidyn smiled gently. "Sorry, Raeven-dono. Trades secret. I can't sell out my informers." For a moment the Marquis saw Renner reflection beside Raidyn. A feeling of uneasiness seized him.

"That emptiness in her eyes. That smile… The information's and the structure how she speaks. It is as I talk to Renner herself."

Raeven recognized his hands shake for a moment, but he put it end under a sec. "Why do I shaking? Do I feel fear? Yes, it is fear and not as once. It is more like… Uncertainty?"

"So, you say. You would like to hire me to the raids against the hideouts of the eight fingers?"

The Marquis nodded slowly. "Exactly. We planned multiple strikes against their hideouts. It would be most beneficial to the kingdom and you if you could join one of the team."

"I see. When exactly this raid will take place exactly?" Raidyn sipped her tea.

"Two days from now. But the exact location is remaining unknown until the time comes."

"Very well."

"So you take the contract? As I said before It would be beneficial for all parties."

She thought for a moment. "It is a gamble. But maybe we can gain more intelligence with this way. Strange. The raid will be that exact night when Demiurge do his plan. This may cause a little inconvenience but nothing worrisome."Raidyn looked to the Marquis with an eye of suspicion. "Marquis-dono. Could you tell me why do you want to hire me? A new Adamantine Ranked Adventurer. A loner who does not have any teammates. You could easily choose any other adventurer group. For example, the Blue Rose. They are more qualified to jobs like this, and they have two assassination specialist in their ranks whose are specialized operations like this. Or even the Red Drop Adamantine Ranked Group."

"I never said we don't hire at least one of them." The Marquis smiled smugly.

"We just want to add your expertise and finesse not speaking about your strength to our raiding teams. Besides that, you are not alone. You have those two boys with you. You can call them too if you wish. We will pay them handsomely for their contribution to the cause." Said the Marquis with a calm tone while smiled sinisterly.

Raidyn nodded. "Very well, I accept with one condition."

"I am eagerly listening to your conditions." Raeven leaned forward and folded his hands under his chin.

"I would like the same amount of payment all three of us."

"Third for the two boys and full for you."

"Half for each of them. And one and a half times for me."

The Marquis smiled smugly. "Very well. That can be arranged."

"Luckily I brought them with me into the city. Nfirea needed some alchemical supplies to his research and Ninya came with him." Though Raidyn.

Marquis prepared a fast contract and put it before the white haired adventurer. "Please sign this to finalize the agreement."

"I would like to read it if you don't mind Raeven-dono,"

"Of course," The thin man nodded politely. "Take your time."

Raidyn had read the contract before she signed it. Raeven inspected it and nodded happily. He handed her the second copy what she signed. "Thank you Raidyn-dono. You and your companion will meet a warehouse next to the church in the main square at 2100 in two days. When you arrive at the meeting point. Knock three times on the door a person will say you the sentence. 'The night was long.' You need to reply him or her with the next. 'So does my dream.'"

Raidyn nodded. "I understand."

"Well then. Now, this is taken care of please enjoy the little party in the lobby."

"Please allow me to refuse Marquis. I have a few things what I had to take care of before the mission."

"A professional as always. Very well. It is your choice."

The Marquis clapped his hand, and the guards opened the double doors. Before the door stood Alf, the butler. "Alf please escort Raidyn-dono outside."

The Marquis and Raidyn stood up and shook each other hand. "It was an honor to meet you personally Raidyn-dono. I hope we can meet again." On his face, there was the same creepy smile than before.

"I hope the same Raeven-dono."

"Please just call me Raeven."

Raidyn nodded respectfully and smiled. "I ask you the same Raeven-san."

"Very well. Take care Raidyn. I hope we will meet again."

Raidyn headed towards the doors. She left her visible weapons outside. Because the guards do not allow her to keep it in the presence of Marquise.

Alf guided her through the hallways as before. Strangely it just took seven minutes to reach the entrance of the mansion, not ten as before. "I will bid you farewell, Miss. Raidyn. One of the guards will escort you back to the entrance."

"Thank you. Take care Alf-san." She smiled brightly to the veteran Butler as she waved at him.

As the nearby guard started to escort her out the old servant wiped away the sweat from his forehead with his handkerchief. "What a strange polite young girl." He murmured and returned to his duties.

It was already almost dawn when she finished with her another duty around the capital and told Ninya and Nfirea about their new assignment. Then suddenly she got a [Message] from Momonga.

[Message]: "Esdeath-san. Could you substitute me for a few hours?"

[Message]: "Of course, Momonga-san. What could my humble self-do for you?"

[Message]: "It is a serious situation! Don't joke around please?" Momonga tone turned to a serious one.

[Message]: "What happened?" Esdeath asked seriously.

[Message]: "According to Solution. Sebas has betrayed us."

[Message]: "Again?!" she sighed in the [Message]: "That's very unlikely. Is he act as Shalltear did when she was brainwashed?"

[Message]: "No. When Solution contacted me, she said Sebas brought back some 'pet' as she called the girl what Sebas bought back yesterday night."

[Message]: "And? He got a girlfriend. It was about time. He was always too serious. Maybe the girl finally made him cheer up."

[Message]: "That's not the point! Please try to be a little serious! If he let that girl go and she will start to spread rumors about us. That may cause a possible information leak what we can't possibly allow this critical point in our plans!"

[Message]: "Ok. I will do it. Anyway, why don't you just come?"

[Message]: "I am in the middle of the battlefield. It would be pretty suspicious if one of the top Adamantine Adventurer just disappears from the midst of the battle. Don't you think? Don't worry it will take only a few hours until the fight will be over. Then I will be free from the bureaucrat."

[Message]: "Point taken. So, they will be the mansion what Sebas rented?"

[Message]: "Yes. And Esdeath…"

[Message]: "I am all ears boss."

[Message]: "You need to learn some responsibility." He chuckled in the [Message]

[Message]:"Haha… Hilarious Mr. Bones."

[Message]: "I know right Miss Coffee Addict."

[Message]: "Hey! That's a serious condition. You can't make a joke from the ill people."

[Message]: "Oh I can." Momonga chuckled.

[Message]:" Sooner or later my vengeance will strike you down like the lighting a tree! Just watch!"

[Message]:" Hahahaha. A lighting never strikes the same place twice. And as long as I have those photos hidden around Nazarick where you wear that fancy prom dress. I think not." Momonga smirked inside his head.

[Message]:" Y-You…" Esdeath mumbled something incomprehensible in the [Message]" Fine you won this time... But watch your back Guild Master. You will never know when something funny will happen to you. I will have my vengeance one day!"

[Message]:" I will keep that mind." Momonga sighed in a relieved tone. "Huh. We need to do something like this more often. This was actually eased a little bit my ailing mind."

[Message]:" As you say, Sans. As you say. Well then, we will meet in Sebas' hideout?"

[Message]:" Yes, take care until that Esdeath-san."

[Message]:" The same Momonga-san. Don't let the Tooth Fairy get your bones."

[Message]:" You never cease to be a child…" With that Momonga terminated the connection.

As they finished their chat. She got up from her bed.

Esdeath, Ninya, and Nfirea rented a quite expensive room one of the higher ranking inns of the Capital. She really did not like it, but as and Adamantine Ranked Adventurer she had to keep up her prestige.

"Ninya-san, Nfirea-san. I just remembered an important meeting what I had to take care tonight."

"What is it Raidyn-san?" asked Ninya curiously.

"Sorry, Ninya-san. Trade secret. Don't expect me until tomorrow morning. Order anything you want. The check is mine."

The two boy looked at each other then back to Raidyn and nodded. As she walked towards the door, she waved them. "Take care boys. Don't break anything." With that, she left the room.

The two boys looked at each other. "What do you think what is that business?" inquired Ninya.

Nifirea shrugged. "I don't know Ninya-san. She said it is trading's secret. Why should she lie to us?"

"You are probably right." Then he got out a book under his pillow what he read when Raidyn is not around.

"What are you reading Ninya-san?" asked Nfirea curiously.

"Just some book about magic. Nothing worthwhile." He said lazily.

"Oh. Magic. Let me see it." Ninya started to panic. "N-No! It would surely bore you."

"Let me see it!" he snatched the book from Ninya hand. He tried to grab it but failed.

Nfirea read its title. "You think it will work with her?"

Ninya head was full red. "I-I hope…"

It was only half hour walk between the room what they rented and Sebas Operation hideout. In the main street.

As she reached the mansion door, she knocked gently on the door. Soon Solution opened it herself.

They both bowed their head each other, and she let Esdeath in not wanting to unmask her adventurer persona she did not say one of her master's name out loudly.

After they were inside Solution bowed Esdeath elegantly. "Esdeath-sama. Demiurge-sama and the others already waiting you in the other room."

"Thank you, Solution You did well."

Solution smiled in joy hearing one of her master's praise.

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Scene Change: Sebas' operation base:

Sebas, steps were heavy. Like he was heading into the death row after the judge sent him to the executioner just to die.

The room door opened slowly. Even though the hinges had been freshly greased and should open smoothly, the door opened slowly as if there was a huge pressure difference between the inside and the outside. Sebas' heart throbbed heavily.

Lub-dub, Lub-dub. Lub-dub. Lub dub.

As he entered the usually empty room, he saw five heteromorphic beings. One was a cyan colored standing bug like warrior with four arms. The figure already canceled his freezing aura and stood proudly with his massive halberd in his hand. Beside him, there was a devil. But the only emotions what you can read from his face was a mocking smile. In his arms was a fetus looking angel with wings that looked like tree branches.

Last but one.

There was a young looking man. He could not be older than 17 years. With White butler gloves and uniform. But instead of a suit, he wore a butler vest and an eyepatch covered one of his eyes.

If you looked at his face, you could not possibly read any emotions from it. It was completely blank and boring, avoid any feelings.

And the last—

"I have no excuse for being late."

Using all his willpower to suppress the shaking in his voice, Sebas offered a deep bow to the Enforcer of the Supreme Beings and the only one who was sitting down on a makeshift throne what Demiurge constructed in his free time.

Sebas who occupied the Head Butler position in the Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick. There were only the Forty-One Supreme Being who he truly bowed down. But in the current situation, the exact cause of his fear was the two remained Supreme Beings judgment. One of them just sat before him.

He did not know why the other was not here and it was not important to him at the moment. The only thing what mattered in this situation was his fear what he only felt before when he realized his creator left them.

On the improvised throne sat a white-haired young girl. With porcelain skin and elf ears. She could not be older than seventeen years old. Her eyes sclera was pure black. One of it was colored blood red with veins in the sclera, and the other was pure white. It seemed it does not have pupils in the middle of it. But if you inspected it closer you could see a white pupil.

She was Esdeath Gorgon

The Enforcer of Nazarick who held overwhelming power and enforced the ruler of the Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick supreme rule, In her right side next to the makeshift throne. There were a black katana floated just a few centimeters above the ground. Sebas felt as her heteromorphic eyes scanning him.

"Sorry Sebas-san for my sudden appearance. I did not want to cause you any inconvenience. I hope you can forgive me."

Sebas still stood at the entrance of the door with a throbbing heart. He knows very well if the person before him wanted. She could easily slice him to pieces, and those who are present would see the whole thing with great satisfaction.

"Please come in. We can't discuss things while you are standing at the door." She invited Sebas inside the room.

"Yes." Sebas reacted to the sweet voice and got up with his head still bowing.

When he took a single step forward, he felt a chill going down his back He clearly felt the pure hostility and killing intent what emitted from the guardians inside of the room.

His gaze slowly shifted to the two Guardians. They did not appear as if they were paying attention to him, but only an ordinary person would think that. Sebas apparently felt their hostile aura. He felt he was treated in the current situation more like an enemy than an actual ally. He wondered if they could hear his throbbing heart.

"It would be best for you to stop there." Demiurge's cold voice stopped Sebas in his tracks.

It was neither far or too close to his master who sat before him. It was just the right distance to chat between the two sides. However, if it were Esdeath, she would have told Sebas to come closer. The lack of such words gave Sebas an even stronger sense of isolation.

Esdeath did not want to scold Sebas. She only came here because Ainz asked her. Due Ainz had an important unfinished assignment what he had to complete.

It was not too far not too close. It was just the distance where Cocytus could reach him without an effort.
Solution who came in with Sebas also stood by the door.

"Well, then…" Esdeath clapped her hands together. Her legs could not reach the floor because of the oversized throne. So she flailed with them.

Sebas could not figure out how, but however, he tried he could never read from Esdeath childish behavior. It made Sebas' heart beat even harder because he does not know what the Supreme Being before him would do next.

"I apologize for my sudden appearance once more. Unfortunately, Ainz-san could not come here to solve this situation. So he asked me to come here instead of him. I hope it is not a problem?" Esdeath glanced to Sebas. Sebas could not say a word for a moment.

"A Supreme Being asked you something Sebas! Don't dare to disrespect her with such rude behavior!" said Demiurge in an angered tone.

Esdeath raised her gloved hand. "It is fine Demiurge."

"I apologize, my interruption." Demiurge put his hand to his heart and bowed. Esdeath just nodded. Signing she accept Demiurge apologize.

She looked back to Sebas. "Sebas just a little puzzled. I am right Sebas-san?"

Sebas shook himself out of his sudden demeanor and answered while bowed deeply. "I am really sorry Esdeath-sama! I was just a little puzzled as you said because I can't prepare the house for the receiving of one of the Supreme Beings."

"As I said. It's fine Sebas-san. I assume you know why Ainz-san sent me here?"

There was only one reason. The situation alone was telling enough.

"...No, I understand."

"Then tell me Sebas. Is that true what I heard from Ainz-san? You got a new 'Friend'?" Esdeath leaned forward while she supported her head with her hands.

Sebas felt a chill down his spine. He wanted to gulp, but he swallowed this feeling and did not do it. Then he gathered his remained courage and raised his voice.

"Yes!" his answer was solid, but inside he was like jelly.

Esdeath sighed. "...I feel doubt in your voice." Esdeath glanced to Sebas while she narrowed her eyes. "Do you have a new 'friend'?"

"Yes, I have."

Esdeath sighed again. "Then please tell me. Why did you not report Ainz-san or me? You know every little piece of information matter when you are waving a plan."

Sebas looked towards the floor with shaking shoulders, fearing that the situation would become worse if he were to say something. Seeing the sweating, Sebas Esdeath jumped up from her makeshift throne and walked to Sebas. Sebas did not dare to look at her.

"What's wrong Sebas-san? You seem to be sweating. Do you need a handkerchief?"

Esdeath took out a white handkerchief from her pocket dimension and wiped away Sebas' sweat from his face. She did not want to see one of her friend's creation in a situation like this. But it was too late now. The best could she do ease his nervousness.

As she touched Sebas' face with the white towel. Sebas' eyes widened, and he gulped deeply. His heart started to throbbing even more. It was like pure destruction touched his face. He wanted to tremble. But he did not dare to move even a flinch.

Lub-dub, Lub-dub. Lub-dub. Lub dub. Esdeath apparently heard his heart fast throbbing.

The Supreme Being finished with the action The handkerchief changed color from absorbing an unexpectedly large amount of moisture. She smiled at him. "Better?"

"Yes! Thank you." Sebas straightened himself and nodded nervously. He parried a bullet because of Esdeath good nature. But, he was not sure if it is some kind of proper treatment before they are killing him or Esdeath really cared about the state of his mind. However, now she wore the form of a young girl. In reality, she could break him anytime she wants. For Sebas, it was like death itself wiping off his sweat.

Esdeath walked back to her throne and sat upon it. The guardian in the room just watched the whole thing with great satisfaction.

"...Don't worry. There was no substance from the girl on that handkerchief. It just easier to speak someone when their mind is eased."

"I apologize for showing you my unbecoming side." He bowed deeply.

"Now then, finally we can start. We sent you here to collect information and send back every little piece of them. Without exception. Is that correct?" inquired Esdeath.

"Yes, that is so." Sebas bowed his head respectfully.

Esdeath turned her head to Demiurge. "Demiurge? Can you confirm this? Did you ever read in Sebas' report about that girl?"

"No, Esdeath-sama. I checked multiple times again, but there was not a single mention."

Esdeath turned her head back to Sebas. "The order was not clear to you Sebas-san? We said multiple times. If something is not clear to you just ask away. We will not bite your head off. Then why don't you report us such information? Ainz-san was not very pleased after he heard about this."

That sentence shook the atmosphere. Sebas hurriedly replied.

"Of course not. It was my foolishness to think that it wasn't important enough to report to the Supreme Beings."

Everyone was silent.

Five killing intents went through in his body: Cocytus, Demiurge, the angel Demiurge was holding in his arms Solution and Zero. With a wrong move and they would attack him without hesitation.

There was no fear of death. To die for Nazarick was a great honor, but the notion of dying as a traitor made Sebas' body shake. For a creation of the 41 Supreme Beings, dying as a traitor was the greatest shame there could be. By the time Sebas' forehead was full of sweat once more, Esdeath spoke.

"...Then do you mean it was just a simple mistake?" inquired Esdeath with a cold tone as she looked through Sebas with a suspicious gaze.

"Yes, Esdeath-sama. Please forgive my indiscretion." He bowed slightly

Esdeath was silent for a moment. The pressure in the head butler chest was just grown and grown.

Then Esdeath serious expression changed into a happy one and clapped together her hands. "Splendid! I knew you would not betray us Sebas-san!" she tilted her head adorably.

After hearing Esdeath pleasant tone. The heavy pressure from Sebas' chest disappeared for a moment. Then…

Esdeath turned to Solution. "Solution. Would you kindly bring Sebas 'new little friend' here?"

"Understood." Solution bowed respectfully and left the room.

After Solution had left, door closed quietly. Sebas' sharp senses tracked Solution's footsteps beyond the door, walking farther and farther away. In this place, there were five heteromorphic beings: Esdeath, Demiurge, Cocytus, the strangely shaped angel, and Zero.

There was the reason why they did not hide their appearances. As the heteromorphic beings usually. They were not especially popular amongst the humanoids. So it must be a reason behind the fact they did not hide their real appearance. Sebas' heart raced. He should release sooner Tsuare. It would be more beneficial the two of them.

"—What should I do?" his plans raced amongst his neurons. Searching a way to save Tsuare from her possible death or worse.

Sebas' looked up at the empty ceiling hoping the best. If she's coming here, then he needed to decide. There was only one choice. He looked at the five persons who were still watching him., After this, his gaze directed the floors again. He heard a knock from the direction of the door after this it opened. Two women were standing there, as expected.

"I have brought her." Solution said respectfully.

Even though Sebas has his back turned to her, he could hear Tsuare gasp at the door. Maybe she was panicking after seeing a devil, Demiurge. Maybe she was scared after seeing a giant insect, Cocytus. Maybe she was terrified after seeing an angel that looked like a fetus. Maybe she was scared seeing a human looking girl sitting amongst them. Or maybe it was all of it.

The Guardians started to emit a high amount of killing intent towards Tsuare. In some way, in their eyes. She was the embodiment of his mistakes and failures as head butler. The girl could not stop shaking at all the hostility directed at her. In this world, Guardians were the ultimate beings, and all weaklings would tremble in fear at the mere sight of them.

The fact that Tsuare wasn't crying was already an amazing feat. Sebas did not look back, but he could feel Tsuare's gaze fixed on him. Her courage came from the fact Sebas was in the same room.

"Cocytus, Demiurge, Zero, would you kindly stop emitting such amount of killing intent towards our guest. This is not how you treat a guest, doesn't it? Learn from Victim's example. He is a good boy."

Hearing the Enforcer of Nazarick sweet voice, the atmosphere changed in an instant. No, it should be said that all hostility towards Tsuare vanished. Esdeath motioned to the trembling girl to enter.

"Enter, Tsuare-chan. Don't worry. They will not dare to hurt you only if I say." Esdeath said in a sweet tone as she smiled at the trembling girl.

Tsuare slowly entered the room after hearing the comforting girl voice. Her steps were still shaky but not as much as before.

"You are very brave Tsuare-chan you know. It is very rare for someone in your situation to do not try to run away immediately. You know?"

Tsuare, who was shaking non-stop, could not reply. Sebas felt her gaze towards his back intensify. It alone let him know how she actually felt. Without hesitation, Tsuare stood behind Sebas as she entered the room. Cocytus slowly moved and stood behind Tsuare as if he was waiting for something. Tsuare grabbed the corner of Sebas' sleeves. Sebas could remember when she first had caught onto him in the alleyway. Perhaps if he had acted more prudently back then, this would not have happened.

Demiurge stared on Tsuare intensified then he raised his fingers into a snapping position.

"Kneel immed—"

Esdeath raised her hand before Demiurge could end his sentence.

Demiurge, who was about to speak understood what his present master wanted, and swallowed the words he wanted to say.

"—Don't worry Demiurge-san. It is fine. In her current situation, it is a small miracle that she did not faint already. I am sure Ainz-san will do not mind the lack of her manners."

"My deepest apologies Esdeath-sama." Demiurge bowed in an apological manner.

"Don't worry about it." Esdeath dismissed Demiurge concern with a simple wave.

Esdeath leaned forward.

"Then I will introduce to you. I am Esdeath Gorgon. The enforcer of Ainz Ooal Gown. It is nice to meet you."

It was so. The 41 Supreme Beings, they controlled everything; even Sebas' life and death. His master's declaration that he was a servant brought him the greatest joy. Unfortunately, the happiness was only strong enough to make his back shake a little. It wasn't because Tsuare was there because for a moment he even forgot that she was there. No, it was something else. Even while Sebas thought about it, the conversation continued.

"Ah... ...I'm…"

"Don't worry Tsuare-san. You don't have to do anything. Just stand there calmly. That's your only task now." Esdeath chuckled.

"Then…" Tsuare stopped shaking.

The time stopped in an instant. Beside Tsuare appeared from the nowhere two women. The taller well-endowed had black aether wings on her back two horn on the two side of her head. She had the same eyes as Esdeath except she had vertically slit pupils and she resembled almost entirely to Esdeath except for her body proportions.

The other one was a little girl with a white halo above her head. She resembled Esdeath child form. She had white aether wings, and a halo of pure light energy floated above her head. Both of them was chained together with a strong looking chain. The chain was embedded in their chest area.

"Well, well what we have here? A little bird?" Said the black winged woman as she inspected Tsuare while she walked around her. Occasionally sniffing her hair.

"The smell of her fear so intoxicating…"

She looked to Esdeath with a lusty expression.

"Go on! Kill her! Drench in her blood! I know you want it. After all, You and I are one and the same." Said the seductively sadistic voice inside of Esdeath head.

"Don't do that! If you do that she will claim, you!" said the little angelic little girl in a terrified tone.

The well-endowed woman snarled to the little one. "Silence! Don't try to influence her brat!

"As if you did not try already!" The little angel pouted her face.

"Will, you two shut up already! I am trying to concentrate here. Settle down this thing with each other somewhere else in my mind space where I can't hear you. I am in the middle of an important discussion you know?" Esdeath ordered her dark side and light inside of her head.

The seductive demon side snarled. "Fine. I will obey now. But one day. You will be the one who became the horse, and I will be the king. One little mistake and you will go down with the annoying brat." She motioned to Esdeath angelic side.

"You can Always try tramp!"

"Enough. Go back to your places." The dark side snarled and disappeared in a black gate.

The little angel nodded happily. "Goodbye, myself. Be wary do not let that bitch take over you. You are stronger I believe in you." She smiled and waved before disappeared.

With that, both of them disappeared.

"Thanks, little light." Said Esdeath in her head. Then sighed inwardly.

Then she slumped into the chair. "Why do I write such thing in my race lore. That the Nephalem Dark and Light side are two independent entity sealed inside a third one and the dark always want to take over the third one place It is so troublesome to deal with them."

She rolled her eyes. "It was cool when it is just a game and lore. But it is quite annoying when you had to live with it." She came back from her mindscape and the time flowed normally again.

Esdeath was quite a moment. Sebas watched her with eager eyes.

"...Sebas. Could you tell me? Ainz-san ordered you to act as discreetly as possible?"

"Yes." Sebas bowed his head in an ashamed

"Could you explain me why do you disobey Ainz-san orders?" Esdeath said in a seemingly uncaring tone.

"I-I…." Sebas could not find the right words for a moment...

Tsuare squirmed a little seeing Sebas' momentary helplessness.

"...Well Sebas, we are all eagerly waiting for your explanation…"

"I thought such worthless information might not serve the interest of Nazarick. I deeply apologize that my shallow thoughts have displeased you and Ainz-sama. I shall take caution, so something like this never happens again—"

"Well then, it is fine. It cannot be helped. Ainz-san predicted you would say this. Damn, I lost an another bet…" Esdeath murmured under her nose.

"Esdeath-sama?" Everyone eyes nailed to Esdeath. Demiurge just smiled in satisfaction. Zero uncaring expression remained. Cocytus breathed out a gust of chilling wind and the human fetus angel. Well. He just blinked once.

"I said It's fine. Ainz-san entrusted me to make this decision. Saying 'You need to learn some responsibility'"

Esdeath made a quotation mark with her fingers. Then she changed her posture to a tailor's seat.

"I am sure Ainz-sama only meant well." Said Demiurge.

She closed her eyes and started to say in a lecturing tone. "I know right. But back to the topic. Everyone makes mistakes even me. Sebas, I forgive your transgression." Esdeath pinched a long strain from her long white hair and started to inspect it with an uncaring expression.

Sebas for a moment agape. After he had regained his composure, he bowed deeply. "—I thank Esdeath-sama for your generosity."

"Then only one task remained... Kill her." Esdeath does not even care to turn her gaze towards Sebas as she said the words what Sebas never wanted to hear. With such uncaring tone and expression. It almost made Sebas lose his head.

The room's atmosphere tensed up again and it felt as if the temperature had dropped a couple of degrees. No, it wasn't truly so. The only one who felt it was Sebas. Everybody else from Nazarick was unmoved.

Sebas gulped.

What did she order to be killed? No, there was no need to ask. The fact things had to turn out this way made Sebas' heart and mouth equally heavy.

"...I beg you… pardon…" Sebas twisted his tongue just to say these words.

"I said to kill her. She is the cause of your mistake. Doesn't she? Think about it. If we just let someone with your rank to just go away with such thing. And forget about it. What example that could show to the others in Nazarick?"

There was silence in the room for a moment.

"That would only lead more insubordination amongst the ranks of Nazarick, and in the end, Ainz-san would be sad. And when he is sad he is bugging me. And when he is bugging me, and there is chaos in Nazarick at once I can't take my usual gaming sessions, and I will be very sad too. And when I don't take my usual gaming sessions I will become mentally tired of everything. In that case, I am just going on a rampage without check. That means Ainz-san send me after the disobeying vassals to derive my stress and sadness. This is a vicious circle what feed on itself. Besides this, I really don't want to kill my friend's creation. Do you understand my reason? Sebas-san?" Esdeath looked at Sebas with a happy expression.

In the room was complete silence. Demiurge smiled sinisterly. Imagining how Esdeath hunting down and torturing the disobeying servants. It was a glorious sight. Of course, no one in Nazarick could let an insubordination without retort and let Nazarick fall into chaos. He knew that. But still, as Demiurge imagined it. It was really pleasing scene. The screams of the worthless creatures were just too satisfying for him just to let go this thought.

Sebas let out a deep breath and breathed in again. He who did not shirk before even the strongest of opponents felt like a small prey cornered by a predator before the barely 165 cm girl.

"Sebas? Do you understand my order?"

"That is—" Sebas searched the way to save Tsuare. But he did not find any.

"Show me your loyalty. Sebas. Show me what you got..." Esdeath leaned forward as she still played with her long white hair.

Everyone watched Sebas next move.

Hesitating just for a second, no, even a second was a long time to hesitate. It was enough time for the loyal servants like Cocytus, Demiurge, Zero and Solution to show hostility once more and they all would attack him without any regret or hesitation. In that amount of time, Sebas came to a conclusion.

Sebas was Nazarick's butler. He was nothing more than that. His foolish hesitation caused this situation. If he had asked for a permission earlier, this would not have happened. It was all his fault.

Sebas' eyes emitted a steely look. He turned around to seeing Tsuare, and her hands released their grip. Tsuare did not know which option chose Sebas. She just hoped the best. The best for Sebas who saved her from the hell where she was imprisoned for such long time.

She smiled and closed her eyes. There were no signs of fear or desperation on her. She had the face of a martyr who was ready to accept her fate. Sebas' movements had no hesitation in it either. Sebas was calm. His action was how a loyal servant of Nazarick should act. There was no reason to disobey the master's orders.

There would be no regret. There could only be loyalty. Without it. Everything would fall into chaos.

Sebas clenched his fist as tight as he could to grant the girl the only mercy what he could in a situation like this, a quick death. His fist flew towards Tsuare's head with incredible speed.

But then… Something intercepted Sebas' fist.

"—Why are you interfering?" he turned to Cocytus who stopped his fist by one of his hand before it could collide with Tsuare's head and blow it away.

"That's enough Sebas-san." Ordered Esdeath and clapped her hands.

As he was about to strike for the second time, Sebas obeyed Esdeath's words. There was no reprimand for Cocytus, but only an order for Sebas to stand down. In another word, the reason Cocytus stopped Sebas was because it had been planned so. By Ainz or Esdeath he did not know. Neither he cared. The only thing what mattered for him to not to kill Tsuare.

Everything had been an act, designed to test Sebas' loyalty and will. Tsuare opened her eyes slightly and confirmed that death was not going to happen immediately. As the threat of death went away, so did all her tension and Tsuare sniffled as her body started shaking. Her legs looked as if they would give in at any moment, but Sebas did not hold her. No, he couldn't hold her. What could he possibly do? He was a man who had abandoned her. Ignoring Tsuare, who was gripped by fear.

"Well then, Cocytus. What do you think?"

Cocytus turned to Esdeath, and he started to report her.

"It was. Indeed. A killing. Blow."

Esdeath turned back to Sebas with a satisfied expression. "Congratulations Sebas! You have passed Ainz-san test with flying color!"

"Yes!" Sebas bowed deeply with a rigid expression.

"Any objection from anyone?" Esdeath looked around.

"None." Said Demiurge

"Nothing." Replied Cocytus.

Zero shook his head. "Nothing Esdeath-sama."

"...Victim?"

"!rewop eht evah I ...…lluksyarG fo rewop eht yB (There is none.)"

"Then we shall move on to the next matter why we are here."

Esdeath jumped up elegantly from her makeshift throne.

"We discussed the matter with Ainz-san earlier, and we came to a conclusion." Everyone eagerly listened Esdeath.

"Thanks to Sebas-san and Solution hard information gathering work and to avoid the possible information leaks. We are no longer need to station them here. We withdrew them from the city for a possible another operation." Everyone nodded.

"Besides that, we need a trial run to make sure Tsuare-Chan did not tell anyone about us. It would be really disappointing and tiresome if we had to spend resources and time to shut down the rumors what spread about us before we could prepare our next step. Doesn't it Demiurge-san?" Esdeath looked to Demiurge.

"Yes, it is indeed so. As long as unknown enemies exist, we must prevent any information leak about us if possible."

"Well, Sebas Tsuare is safe for a moment, and she is under my protection, but that could change at anytime if either Ainz-san or I deem her dangerous to Nazarick existence. Am I clear?"

Sebas bowed respectfully. "I understand and thank you for your generosity Esdeath-sama."

"Esdeath-sama may I have a question?"

"Go on Sebas."
"Due to my mistake, we have to leave the mansion and the capital?"

Esdeath sighed "...It is not really your fault Sebas. As I stated earlier. We already discussed the plan with Ainz-san. We retreat because of the reasons of we can't gather any new information, and our operation here is at risk. It is safer to retreat for now then return later when the floor is not as hot as now, and there will be new worthwhile information."

"Well then, I order a break. Until I return Victim back to the eight floor. He is really missing his little bunker what we built together. Don't you Victim?"

Victim nodded in agreement.

"Stay safe until that."

Esdeath received the Angelic Fetus from Demiurge and activated her spell.

"[Greater Teleportation]!"

She activated her spell, and she and Vitim swallowed by a black hole like anomaly before they disappeared. Sebas regaining his composure turned to Demiurge.

"Demiurge, she appears to be exhausted, so I want to let her rest for a bit. I believe there won't be any problem now if I carried her?"

"...I suppose you're correct, Sebas." Demiurge nodded while sinisterly smiled and motioned towards the door.

"Sebas," Zero called him.

"Yes, Zero-sama?"

"If you dare to waste the Supreme Beings generosity and time. I myself will hunt down your meat bag and you. Remember this."

Sebas nodded understandingly. "I am aware Zero-sama." Zero nodded. But before he turned away he shot a minimal amount of killing intent towards Tsuare.

After this Sebas turned to Tsuare. "...Please follow me."

"...Yes." Tsuare answered with cracking voice and followed Sebas with her barely moving legs. Their footsteps echoed across the hallway. They walked in silence and soon reached Tsuare's room. It wasn't far, but it felt as if they had walked quite some distance. Only after having arrived in front of the door, Sebas spoke as if he had finally made up his mind.

"I won't apologize for it."

He could feel Tsuare flinch behind him.

"But, it is my fault that there was an order to eliminate you. If I had been more cautious, it would not have happened."

"...Sebas-sama."

"I am a loyal servant to Ainz-sama and the 41 Supreme Beings. Even if a similar situation occurs, I will follow their order… So please, be happy amongst the humans. I ask Esdeath-sama to allow it… Ainz-sama and Esdeath-sama can manipulate memories, so ask them to erase all your bad memories and be happy."

"...Including memories of you?"

Sebas nodded with a stoic expression. "...Of me as well. Nothing good will happen if you remember me."

An hour later.

"Did something happen? Your face is red." As Sebas entered the room, it was the first thing what he heard. To show any unfit emotions was inappropriate those who was their master's presence. So Sebas prepared his perfect façade. The façade why he got the nickname 'Iron Butler.'

"There is nothing, Demiurge-sama."

"There is no need to use -sama for me. Same goes for when we are in front of the Supreme Being, Ainz-sama, as well. What about you, Cocytus?"

"Doesn't. Matter." Replied Cocytus.

Sebas showed that he understood the two Guardians.

"You Zero-san?" Inquired Demiurge.

"Do As you wish." Replied Zero blandly.

Demiurge nodded in response.

After five minutes, the room distorted. When the distortion was over, someone's was standing there. It was Ainz and Esdeath. But Ainz did not have the Staff of Ainz Ooal Gown. Everyone in the room except Esdeath who stood beside Ainz knelt down.

"You did well coming here."

Ainz walked to the back of the desk and sat.

"Stand." He commanded with his distinctive dark voice.

All of them stood up.

"Now, Demiurge. Didn't this incident show you that you are too careful? I never doubted that Sebas would betray us even for a second. You're all too cautious. Did we not confirm it in the Throne Room in the first place?"

"I apologize for making you worry. For Ainz-sama to be willing to go along with my worthless suggestion, I am forever grateful."

Ainz nodded then turned to Esdeath. "Esdeath-san. Did you managed to learn anything from this case?"

"Yeah, yeah. Be more responsible and make tactical decisions. All the same Ainz-san." Ainz nodded in response. "Exactly. If you don't make tactical decisions. I will order the maids to change all your clothes to ball gowns."

Esdeath eyes widened then she bowed deeply. "I am deeply sorry my unfit behavior Ainz-sama."

Ainz chuckled. "That's better."

Then he turned back to Demiurge. "Demiurge It's fine. Even I make mistakes. If I know that Demiurge or Esdeath is offering a second opinion, I can rest easy. Furthermore, I am not such a small-minded person to rebuke words of advice."

Ainz turned away from Demiurge who was bowing deeply. "Then we need to talk about what to do with that human woman, Sebas."

Sebas tensed up. "Yes."

He carefully surveyed Ainz's expression as he squeezed out his words.

"Ainz-sama. If I may ask you. What do you plan with Tsuare?" Silence had descended to the room before the conversation continued.

"Let's see. Esdeath-san mentioned if we let her go without mind conditioning. Information may spread."

Esdeath nodded at Ainz's glance. "That's true Ainz-san. Then what do you wish? How do we proceed Guild master?"

"Hmm." Ainz placed his hand to his long chin." I will manipulate her memory. Then… give her some money and let her loose somewhere appropriate."

"Ainz-sama, Esdeath-sama, I think killing her will be the easiest solution." Interjected Demiurge.

Solution nodded as if she agreed with Demiurge. On these objections, turned to sunk deeply in his thoughts. If it was only he and Esdeath. They would decide that way to let the girl go. But Ainz and Esdeath were not alone in the room.

Sebas was furious inside. If the Master had made a decision, it would be difficult to overturn it. Even if he is forgiven for it, he will lose all standings with Demiurge, Cocytus, and Solution. If he disagreed carelessly, he risked earning Ainz's displeasure and with it possibly Esdeath's wrath.

But now was the time to speak. Sebas tried to offer an opinion contrary to Demiurge's but did not have the chance. It was because Ainz spoke before he could.

"...There is no need, Demiurge. I don't like killing somebody without a proper reason to do so. Even if it's a weakling, you can't use them if they are dead. If they are alive, they will always have some sort of use. Do you agree on Esdeath-san?"

"Completely Ainz-san. Why do you throw out a tool if you can use it at a later time?"

Sebas held his breath for a moment. The girl fate was not yet decided. There is still a little faint of hope to save her.

"I understand… Then should I let her work in my breeding pens? Zero-san surely appreciates a little help around the kennels."

"Ah, where you were raising your Chimaeras? Speaking of which, are they suitable for consumption? We need to work on food production for Nazarick as well."

Demiurge's gaze avoided looking at Esdeath and Ainz who were murmuring "Chimaera steak… No, Chimaera hamburger… Chimera soup with potato… Chimera ramen" and wandered around before returning.

"... The meat's quality is not fit to be used for consumption in glorious Nazarick…" Demiurge smiled while not recommending it.

"Of course, we are butchering the dead livestock and feeding it to other livestock. Since it would be difficult to eat whole, we grind it up first."

"Did they notice the fact. They eat up their own kind?" inquired Esdeath.

Demiurge smiled with satisfaction. "No, they did not have an idea what they have eaten."

"Animals remains animals after all." Replied Ainz.

"It is as you say, Ainz-sama. That is what makes them cute and playful. However, they are rather omnivorous and eat things like wheat as well. If it is not too much to ask, then may I ask for you to give me any wheat you have left? We're running low already."

"They are the valuable source for the scrolls. We can't let them go hungry. Let's see… Sebas, before you completely withdraw, purchase a large amount of wheat and send it to Demiurge."

"As you command. If it's a significant amount, I would like to borrow a warehouse and gather it there. What shall I do to transfer it to Nazarick?"

"Let's see… Shalltear will use 'Gate' to move everything to Nazarick. Is it alright for me to leave everything else to you afterward, Demiurge?"

"Yes, we will take care of it from then on."

"Demiurge, you and Zero contribution to Nazarick is the greatest. Worthy of praise." Praised them Ainz.

"There is no greater joy for me, Ainz-sama. Your words give me more strength than ever before."

Zero bowed his head "Thank you very much Ainz-sama."

"Are you sure you and Zero-san not working too hard Demiurge? We call you whenever a situation appears. Are you sure you and Zero-san alright with this?" inquired Esdeath in a worried tone.

Demiurge and strangely even Zero motionless faces turned to a smile. It was a genuinely happy face that Sebas had never seen before.

"It is a great honor for a Supreme Being personally worry about us. But rest easy Esdeath-sama, we only get joy from my work, and it is not too much. With the help of Zero. We could manage every operation smoothly."

Sebas know well enough Demiurge to know what those breeding pens contained really. He surely knows Ainz know about their content very well. But he could not decide if either Esdeath knew what Demiurge and Zero do behind her back or Ainz tell her about it at all. He realized long ago. Esdeath was not despised those who are coming outside of Nazarick just like his creator Touch Me.

If she knew what they are really doing she surely do something against it, there were two possible options in Sebas' mind.

Either she does not have a choice just to allow it, or she was manipulated by the ruler of Nazarick. Either way, he can't do anything about it just to play along. If he spoke about such thing with Esdeath, he might throw his master's plans chaos with it.

That may Ainz consider as treason, and he simply orders his and Tsuare immediate execution. The best thing what he could do is to keep his mouth shut for the time being.

But, it was truly ok just to let Tsuare work in those kennels? Demiurge and Zero surely protect her physically but what about her already fractured mind. What happens if she got an another trauma? It could cause her to lost her mind completely. Sebas gulped inwardly. Now was not the time to think about such things. Sebas steeled himself and raised his voice.

"Ainz-sama."

"What is it, Sebas?"

"If it's alright with you—"

He breathed in deep. This was a gamble. A very dangerous gamble. But he needed to do this.

"I was thinking about having Tsuare work in the Great Tomb of Nazarick."

Silence spread through the room, and Ainz asked Sebas.

"In the past, I've asked Cocytus a similar question. Sebas, what do we stand to gain from this?"

"She is a talented cook. Currently, the only ones capable of cooking are the Head Chef, the Sous-Chef, and Zero. Yuri is an exception. It would be most beneficial to Nazarick to expand this repertoire. And with letting her working in the ranks of Nazarick. We should put an example towards inferior creatures such as humans…"

Ainz raised his hand ending Sebas pouring out how much Tsuare could provide to Nazarick. "I understand, Sebas." Sebas stopped.

"Sebas, I understand what you are trying to say. I was also concerned about the fact that we have so few who are capable of cooking."

"Ainz-sama. I know our situation is dire. But she surely has the necessary skill set to prove meals to the denizens of Nazarick?"

Sebas glanced at Demiurge with a knife-like gaze. Demiurge simply smiled back at him.

"Bastard!" Thought Sebas furiously as he swallowed these words.

Ainz and Esdeath have forgiven him, but Demiurge hasn't. That's probably why he was interfering with Sebas on the matter of what to do with Tsuare.

"What kind of meals Tsuare could provide Sebas-san?" asked Esdeath curiously.

Sebas closed his eyes, slightly bowed his head and started his explanation. "...Tsuare cooks mostly home-made meals. To say if it fits for Nazarick… I cannot offer a solid answer."

"Home-made meals. I doubt boiled potato is fitting for Nazarick." Interjected Demiurge sarcastically.

"Indeed. Such meals not fit for the consumption of the Supreme Beings." Said Zero from the background.

Ainz raised his hand shutting Demiurge and Zero short. "Now, now. You don't look the long term investment of such thing. If we allow her to learn under either the Head Chef, Sous Chef or Zero. She could surely be able to provide the appropriate quality of meal to us."

"Then please Ainz-sama. Allow me to use her in one of the breeding pens. Her talent surely could bloom there too. Even with Zero's help. It's quite a chore."

"I—" Sebas wanted to protest, but Cocytus interjected him before he could start his monolog.

"Be. Quiet. You're. Before. The. Supreme. Beings."

Cocytus splashed cold water both of them. Shaking out their debate of words they looked in Ainz and Esdeath direction.

"I have committed a grave mistake in front of Ainz-sama."

"I have no excuse for such poor behavior."

The reaction they received was an incomprehensible one.

"— Hahahahahaha!" both Esdeath and Ainz laughed brightly.

Sebas, Solution, Demiurge, Cocytus and Zero, not one of them could remember Ainz and Esdeath laughing so happily. Everyone and blinked in surprise.

"Ah. Such good memories." Esdeath wiped away a tear of joy from her eye.

Ainz nodded. "Indeed. That situation was truly worthy to remember." Ainz cleared his throat and turned back to Sebas. "Don't worry about it. You are forgiven. You just made us remember one of our pleasant memory."

"Hahaha… "A bright green Aura engulfed Ainz" che, passive skill kicked in." Esdeath still smirked thinking back to those comical fighting between the guild members about such meaningless things.

Sebas sighed in relief.

As Ainz emotion Suppression kicked. His tone returned to the usual cold one. But from his speech, Sebas felt his good mood.

"… Very well. Bring her in. I will see her before I decide her fate."

"Yes? Ah, yes. As you command." Sebas was puzzled at first. But after he realized what his master ordered he bowed a brought Tsuare immediately before him.

A few minutes later Sebas and Tsuare was before him again.

"Ainz-sama, I have brought her."

"Good work bringing her." Sebas bowed with respect. Tsuare was trembled a little seeing the death incarnate sitting behind the desk. But she drew courage from Sebas' presence.

"Welcome Tsuare. I am Ainz Ooal Gown. The ruler of the Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick. I think you meet my enforcer already." Ainz voice boomed in the room. Esdeath waved to Tsuare.

Tsuare looked both Esdeath and Ainz and gulped. "Y-Yes... Master Ainz."

"...I will have a question to you. But I will remind you that I do not give second warnings. It is because I respect choices even if the outcome is bad. My enforcer and Sebas had convinced me to at least listen what you have to say. This is why you are able to stand before us. Now if you understand this, I will ask you my question. If you are lying this will be over in an instant. Do you understand me?"

Sebas could hear Tsuare gulping beside him. With such threats, it was impossible to tell what would happen next.

"Then, what is your real name?"

Sebas could not understand why his master asked this from Tsuare. His heart started to throb again in his excitement and worry. He started to pray in his heart.

'Please answer honestly.'

Knowing his master infinite wisdom. He surely recognizes if someone's lying to him in an instant.

"T, Tsuare… Tsuareninya." She shuttered in a small voice like she was a mosquito.

"Last name?" This came from Esdeath mouth.

"I-It's Tsuareninya Beiron."

Ainz nodded. "Ainz-san I have two more question to our guest if you allow me."

Ainz nodded. "Go on Esdeath-san."

Sebas gulped again. Esdeath glanced towards Tsuare and looked at her with a serious expression. "My first question is…" Everyone looked to Esdeath. Esdeath broke the silence with her first question.

"What's your favorite color?"

Everyone watched Esdeath. They did not understand why she is asking such things from Tsuare.

Tsuare stood dumbfounded for a moment then answered "I-It's blue…"

Esdeath nodded. "My second question is… What is your goal?"

"I-I wish to live with Sebas-sama." She pleaded. Esdeath nodded in satisfaction.

"Bonus question. What...is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow?"

Sebas glared to Esdeath. Demiurge smiled in satisfaction. There is no way a village girl could calculate such thing.

Ainz sighed inwardly. "Seriously… Esdeath you use such old cliché?" then he raised his hand. "That's enough Esdeath-san."

"Ok-Ok. Sorry, Ainz-san. I just tested her knowledge in physic."

Ainz shook his head then leaned forward.

"Tsuareninya. You are passed the test. There is one question remained unanswered." Tsuare watched Ainz with wide eyes.

"Do you wish to live in The Great Tomb of Nazarick, in another word, somewhere I rule? ... The Great Tomb of Nazarick is not a place where humans live. I don't want to say it's impossible for them to live there, but there are simply no such things as humans there, so I do not know how suitable it will be for you. If you want, I can give you a sizable sum of money, and you could live happily amongst other humans."

It was a really generous offer from Ainz. However, it was completely unnecessary because Tsuare answered immediately. "I- I wish to live with… Sebas-sama."

Ainz nodded slowly, and the flame in the empty eye socket weakened.

"Very well then. Heed me, my loyal servants."

Everyone bowed their head, and Tsuare followed suit.

"From now on, I shall protect Tsuare under the name of Ainz Ooal Gown. I could also treat you as a guest of the Great Tomb of Nazarick if you wished, you know?"

"T-Thank you, but I wish to work alongside Sebas-sama." Shuttered Tsuare in a thin voice.

"...If that is what you wish for. Then I shall place you under Sebas' direct command as a temporary maid. Sebas, assign her appropriate work. Also, for the Pleiades, switch from Six Star System to Seven Sister System, and change the leader accordingly. However, we won't move her, and Yuri Alpha will be the temporary leader instead."

Solution bowed deeply.

"And let all in the Great Tomb of Nazarick know that Tsuareninya is protected under the name of Ainz Ooal Gown, not to mention she will be a comrade as well."

All except Tsuare and the two Supreme Beings bowed.

"Is there anything that doesn't let you rest Demiurge-san? You seem very unsatisfied." Asked Esdeath.

"I have none Esdeath-sama. The Supreme Beings word is the law. But are you sure it will not cause any dissatisfaction amongst the other denizens in Nazarick?"

"Demiurge-san. The greatest feat in the creation is the capability of evolution. Think about it. If we conquer the world. The denizens of Nazarick need to work with others. It is better them to learn this as soon as possible."

"I understand Esdeath-sama. Still…"

Solution interjected. "...Strictly speaking, Yamaiko-sama's younger sister, Akemi-sama, was a dark elf but still welcomed at Nazarick. Just because she is a human being, I don't think there's much of a difference."

"If that weren't the case, we would probably need to kick out your youngest as well."

"I am unsure if an immortal would qualify as a human being." Demiurge turned to Solution.

"That might be so, Solution. Well, Demiurge, announce my decision. If anyone objects, tell them to come to me, and I shall explain it to them personally. Beside that Clementine is a human being too. If they tolerate her. It would be not being difficult to tolerate an another human being."

"As you command. I have no more questions." Demiurge bowed deeply.

"Then I will confirm everything. We will start withdrawing from the mansion. All guards assigned to the estate will return to Nazarick immediately. Sebas and Solution will tie up all loose ends in the capital and Demiurge will transfer the wheat. As soon as everything is ready, I will send Shalltear to use 'Gate.' Any questions?"

Everybody bowed in silence and Tsuare followed suit after observing them.

Ainz turned to Sebas. "Sebas. Do I take Tsuare back with me now or do you wish transport her yourself?"

"It would be most beneficial to her state to stay with me for the time being Ainz-sama."

Ainz nodded. "Very well then, bring all the Guardians before me. I will return them with Nazarick."

"As you command." Sebas bowed deeply.

Ainz turned to Esdeath. "I think you have a few things what you had to take care in the city Esdeath-san."

"Right…" replied Esdeath.

Before she left, she turned back to Ainz one last time. "I have a request Ainz-san before I leave."

Ainz nodded.

"According Solution report Sebas found Tsuare in rundown brother. Is that true Sebas?"

"Yes, Esdeath-sama indeed this was the case."

"And from what I heard Solution the guards asked about her and wanted to ransom you. That means they are most likely tied to the criminal organization what held Tsuare as a hostage."

"Most likely," Sebas answered respectfully.

Esdeath turned back to Ainz. "In the light of this. I would like to ask you to borrow me Zero's help to guard Tsuare-san until Sebas and Solution finishing their task in the capital. It would be pretty reckless if we just let her here alone while a criminal organization wants to take her back."

Ainz nodded. "I authorize it."

Esdeath turned in Demiurge's direction. "Demiurge. Do you mind if I borrow Zero from you for one day?"

"Of course, not Esdeath-sama. He is your creation after all." He bowed deeply.

"Zero-san I hope you do not mind if you had to guard Tsuare-san for the time being. Please be nice to her."

"My creator order is always the priority for me." He bowed his head.

"Well then. Tsuare-san. Tomorrow you will be with Zero-san until Sebas and Solution arrive back. Just enjoy yourselves and play nice" Then she turned to Ainz. "Take care Ainz-san. Until we meet again."

With that Esdeath headed towards the entrance. Of course, before she could have stepped out she would do her usual massive anti-detection measurements, and she was using her ability to shapeshift into an another person. Because the current room was heavily warded against teleportation and detection after they arrived with Ainz. But outside of the house, they were not warded to not raise a suspicion.

"If you allow me Ainz-sama. I will escort Esdeath-sama out." Sebas bowed to Ainz.

Ainz just nodded signing. It is okay. Esdeath and Sebas headed towards the door. Tsuare followed Sebas tightly from behind.

Sebas raised his voice. "Esdeath-sama. A word if you allow me."

Esdeath turned around. "Yes. Sebas what do you need?"

"I-I thank you to convinced Ainz-sama about Tsuare worth. I am forever in your debt."

"Don't mention it Sebas-san. As your creator Touch Me-san said. 'Helping Someone in need is the right thing to do.' You know you resemble him very much in this aspect. I and Ainz-san both agreed with this. And considering your unshakable loyalty. We decided jointly. So you should thank him too later." She smiled brightly to Sebas.

Seba's heart was flooded with joy hearing Esdeath mentioned his creator and how much he resembles him. His always iron like expression changed to a smile and bowed deeply. "Thank you Esdeath-sama. I am not worthy such praise."

"Don't say this Sebas-san. You are more than earned it." She turned to Tsuare direction. "Tsuare. Do you have a younger brother right?"

Tsuare eyes widened. "Yes! Do you know anything about him?" she said in a hasty tone.

"Tsuare! It is disrespectful to speak a Supreme Being with such tone! Please forgive her Esdeath-sama." Sebas bowed deeply.

Esdeath chuckled. "It is not problem Sebas." She waved away Sebas worry with her hand.

Sebas relieved. "His name is Ninya right?" asked Esdeath. In response, Tsuare bowed her head timidly.

Esdeath nodded. "He is alright and under my protection. Don't worry about him."

"C-Can I meet him?" she asked timidly.

Esdeath sighed. "Unfortunately in our current situation, it would be too risky. But don't worry when the storm clouds dissipated above our head. The two of you can meet again. Don't worry. Until that. Serve Nazarick faithfully. I asked Zero-san to guard you in Solution and Seba's absence. You know Sebas and Solution will be busy to tie down their contacts in the city."

Tsuare kneeled down. "Thank you Esdeath-sama! I promise I will not let you and Ainz-sama kindness go to waste."

"Ok-Ok. Just don't kneel. Between you and me. I don't really like this fancy honorific and such things. I am a simple enforcer. Ainz-san is the ruler of Nazarick if you want to bow. Bow before him. My only task is to hit things until they die when Ainz-san ask me."

"Still, it would be disrespectful…"

But Esdeath already headed towards the door. As she strolled, she used her limited shapeshifting ability and changed into her adventurer persona. Her height started to shrink a little bit. Her limbs become thinner to resemble an actual elf, the skin of her become darker to lent her a more exotic look. In The last part of her transformation, her heteromorphic eyes changed, her hair grown longer and a few shade darker. After this she used her reequip magic and turned into her adventurer metallic armor and weapons.

As she grabbed the door knob, she stopped and turned her head back to Sebas. Her face was not Esdeath face anymore. But the adventurer Raidyn. "Well, Sebas-san. It was fun. Until next time. Have fun with your new 'girlfriend.'" She roasted Sebas as she smirked and winked to Tsuare.

Tsuare reddened deeply because of her sudden embarrassment. Sebas only smiled at this joke. "I will don't worry Esdeath-sama."

Esdeath smirked.

As Esdeath stepped out, she pulled her hood over her head. It was not strange her to step out from the mansion what Sebas and Solution rented for the time of the mission. This was due before Sebas arrived she physically entered the house as the Adamantine Ranked Adventurer. Raidyn. So it would be not strange for the ones who may physically monitor the mansion if Raidyn steps out from it. But, according to their initial survey. No one was watched them. But you can't be too sure right?

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Scene Change: The next day: Early Morning:

The sun rose and Sebas' and Solution's busy day started again.

The reason for being so busy was simple. It would have been easy to leave the Kingdom without a word, but then all the connections and contacts they built up would have gone to waste. Thus they acted as if they were returning to the Empire. With Solution in tow, Sebas exchanged farewells with all the merchants and prominent guild members he was acquainted with.

Zero and Tsuare remained in the mansion. As said before Zero was tasked to protect Tsuare until they are retreating in Nazarick. Tsuare had awoken already when Sebas and Solution left and currently she was sat on a couch. Zero sat in the front of her on an armchair. He held a magic-fuelled handgun in his hand. He was an automaton Assassin, so Esdeath equipped him with the appropriate weapons and gear. He had among other things two high calibers magic-fuelled handgun. A futuristic sniper rifle and an automatic assault rifle. And a few undefined close range weapons.

Zero nonstop stares caused uneasiness to Tsuare. Sebas left approximately three hours ago, and she already cleaned the whole house. It was not the time to prepare the lunch yet. So they just sat in their place. The most unnerving from Zero's constant stare and the fact he did not even blink even once. He just sat motionless like he was a statue and looked Tsuare with his always bored expression. It makes a shiver ran through Tsuare spine.

Tsuare clenched her fist, gathered her courage and finally, she spoke. "D-Do you like something to eat or drink Zero-sama?"

"No." Zero replied blandly. He did not want to be here. He only accepted the task what they entrusted him because one of the Supreme Beings asked among them his creator personally. He could not say no to her even if she ordered him to destroy himself immediately.

He did not like the meat bags what they called themselves humans at all. But strangely his creator seen something in them what he was unable to see. He accepted this, but he did not want to be around them more than it is necessary.

Tsuare was silent for a moment. She wanted to initiate a conversation to ease the uncomfortable pressure what was descended into the room. She clenched her fist. Gathered her courage again and started her conversation again. "W-What it is like to live in the place what Ainz-sama and Esdeath-sama called Nazarick?"

Zero did not answer for a moment. Then he opened his mouth slowly. "Life is good in Nazarick. But creatures like you did not deserve to set their foot in the sacred floors of Nazarick."

She crunched a little hearing Zero's sharp words. "I see…" she said with a sad expression. "Why do you hate humans so much Zero-sama?"

Zero continued his unnerving stare then answered. "Because they were ungrateful and unworthy creatures who's once wanted to destroy the Supreme Beings."

"B-But you are human too. Or not?" inquired Tsuare.

Zero almost lost his always cold demeanor what his trademark was. "How dare such filthy creature compare ME! A CREATION OF A SUPREME BEINGS TO FILTHY INFERIOR CREATURES LIKE HUMANS?!"

He almost lost his head. But then he regained his control. He remembered the order what he got from his master.

Failing this task would have meant treason towards his creator. And That would have meant the Supreme Beings displeasure towards him. And from that comes from his own displeasure towards himself. Furthermore, his existence became obsolete. Not worthy to serve his Creator and the Supreme Beings.

He sighed. He did not need it he just led off his sudden stress with it. "I am not human. I am an advanced Automaton."

"Automaton?" inquired Tsuare. "What is an Advanced Automaton zero-sama?"

Zero sighed inwardly and rolled his eyes. "Meat bags are really are stupid."

"Automaton is a self-operating machine, or a machine or control mechanism designed to automatically follow a predetermined sequence of operations, or respond to predetermined instructions."

Tsuare was quite for a moment he did not understand at all that Zero said. So she simply let it all. Then she asked again. It seemed she manage to break her companion cold stature. "Esdeath-sama mentioned. Sebas-sama is a creation of some kind of Touch Me. Is that true."

"Don't dare to speak out a Supreme Being name in such tone!" Zero said in a violent calm manner as he shot a minimal amount of killing intent towards the timid girl.

"I-I am sorry. I did not know. Please forgive me."

Zero continued. "But answering your question. Yes. He is Touch Me-sama creation as every one of us created by the Supreme Beings. In their infinite wisdom and foreseeing, they allowed us to live. They are like gods to us."

Tsuare shuttered. "G-Gods?"

Zero nodded calmly. "I personally created by Esdeath-sama. Because of her generosity, She allowed me to exist in this world. This is why I will be forever grateful for her and serve her even it means my complete termination." Zero replied with his usual bored tone. But Tsuare could strangely hear a strange kind of pride from Zero's voice.

Not wanting to nerve Zero further Tsuare just went quiet after this. Zero continued his unnerving stare.

The time goes on, and Tsuare has already cleaned the mansion once more. And she switched her task to prepare the late lunch for Zero and herself. Sebas left that much ingredient in the house to make food for themselves if needed.

Not as Zero or Sebas needed food. And Solution ate mostly humans. They had the item of [Ring of Sustenance] always equipped if they are in an outside mission, so they do not need to eat or drink anything.

Not if Zero needed it anyway. He was an Automaton. His race does not need such trivial things. True he could eat and made biofuel from it. But it was not necessary. As he watched Tsuare cooking. The girl danced in his nerves.

She was a talented cook in human standards. But for Zero experience eye she was pretty clumsy and heavily inexperienced. He who was amongst the tree person in Nazarick who could prepare worthy meals for the Supreme Beings themselves.

It was kind of nerving to see someone like Tsuare around the kitchen. He was an Automaton. Yes. His master created him that way to always keep his cold demeanor and professional work ethic in every situation. Yes. But his inner chef self-was boiled and screamed with rage seeing that kind of unrespect full behavior towards the sanctity of the kitchen.

She wastes so many ingredients. Her moves were clumsy and inefficient in the Automaton eyes who watched her from the back. It was not Nazarick yes. But it was a kitchen What this wench just desecrate with her unprofessional attitude and clumsy movement.

He watched her for a few more minutes. Then he can't take anymore. He walked behind her and took the knife from her hand with a distinct move. Tsuare looked back with wide eyes. Zero glared at her with the same bored look. "Your clumsy moves disgust me. "

"I-I am sorry Zero-sama. I promise I will try harder." She bowed deeply.

"Let me show you how a real Chef cook."

Tsuare nodded timidly. Esdeath gave Zero the ability of a minimal personal storage where he kept his weapons and cooking equipment. He reached forward, and the black nothingness swallowed his hand. Tsuare eyes widened seeing his bodyguard arm disappeared into the blackness.

Soon, Zero pulled out a box. Opened it. From it, he pulled out an apron what resembled a bulletproof west, and there was a subtitle in it. 'Food Terminator! Came from the future to make your meal.'

Then he put a chef hat on his head and put his cooking tools to the pockets of his apron. The apron and the chef hat was heavily enchanted to increase his cooking skill.

He turned his head towards Tsuare. "Jesse, we had to cook!" he did not know why he said whenever he starts cooking and he did not care. The only thing what mattered is that he enjoyed saying it. He did not even know where it came from.

Maybe his creator knows why he always feels like he had to say this. Right she and Ainz always knew everything that the denizens of Nazarick ask from them.

Tsuare did not know why Zero said this just nodded and played along.

Zero started his work of art. His hands moved faster than a human being could follow. There was no unnecessary movements or action amongst his moves. Each of them linked to each other in a perfect chain. Not letting any annoying distraction bother his movement. "Z-Zero-sama could you slow down a little bit?"

"That would be ineffective." He did not even look to Tsuare while did his job and hobby.

"I-I would like to learn how to cook like you."

Zero glared at the girl as he still continued his work without watching what he is doing, without slowing down even a little bit. Then looked back to his work and slowed his movement. Just as much the human eye could follow.

Soon, there was a little feast on the dinner table, and everything was properly washed and cleaned after the cooking. Zero cooking protocol contained to never leave any mess after himself either if it is his assassination protocol or cooking.

No one like the mess. Especially Zero and the Supreme Beings. It will be a shame if he disappoints either of them with such disrespectful sight.

Tsuare was in wide awe. She never saw someone who could make such feast in such short period and with such precision. Zero sat down to the table. "Eat." He said blandly. It was already lunch time.

Tsuare started to eat, and when the first spoon of soup reached her tongue. Her eyes widened. She never tasted such delicious food in all of her life.

She ate all of her soup from her plate. Not even a drop remained. Then the second course. Then the third. When she finished, she looked at Zero who did not touch the food. She bowed her head. "Thank you Zero-sama. It was really delicious."

Zero did not reply just stood up and started to put away the remaining food. "W-Wait! Zero-sama let me pack away! It is the least I can do." Zero stopped and nodded. Then inspected how a human being does her work.

Suddenly he felt an unknown meat bag before the door. "Tsuare. Hide there is someone before the door and trying to invade the place with his primitive tools." He said blandly.

"T-Then. We had to find Sebas-sama! He could surely protect us!"

"My creator provided me the necessary skill set to take care those fool meat bags who want to invade this place with their filthy presence. And according to Sebas your captors most likely want to take you back. Ainz-sama announced you are part of Nazarick last time. And my master would be very disappointed if I did not find out at least who want to invade the sanctity of Supreme Beings before I end their miserable existence."

Tsuare has terrified hearing Zero speech about how uncaringly and easily he spoke about ending a human life. But, if Sebas trusted Zero as much to let her alone with him, He could be capable of protecting her. Right?

She gulped nervously, nodded then hid away in her usual hiding place. Zero tightened his white gloves in a professional way. He did it out of habit nothing more. "Let's get to work. The meat bags will not eliminate themselves. They are so annoying…"

The persons finally managed to open the door with their locksmith equipment. They are failed several times. So A few scratches remained in the knob area of the door.

The door slowly opened. "Finally you managed to open the door you are an idiot. You almost blow our cover."

"Hey, it was not my fault. The old man locked the door tightly."

As he stepped inside the mansion one of them shouted. "Come out Sweetie! Your heroes are here!"

They stepped a few steps inside the corridor. And when they are deep enough they heard the door is closing behind them. They turned around and saw a black haired young man. With eyepatch covered one of his eye and glowing blue eye on the other. He wore Butler vest and uniform.

"Welcome the Mansion of Agony. Meat Bags. Our today course will be you." He said such cold tone. The dread ran through the two burglar spine.

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Omake:

It was already night. All Supreme Beings were long in their beds. Just the diligent maids worked at such late time of night.

"Pleiades! Line Up!" Yuri Alpha the Deputy Leader of the Pleiades Six Stars. Commanded the other Pleiades while made her trademark eyeglass fixing move.

All five other Pleiades lined up before her gracefully with full maid outfit. "Report!"

"Lupusregina Beta report! Everything is ready Yuri-chan!" she chirped happily.

"Narberal Gamma report everything is according to the will of the Supreme Beings."

"CZ2128 Delta report. Everything is ready."

"Solution Epsilon report! Everything is according to the grand design."

"Entoma Vasillissa Zeta report! Everything is ready for the great show!" chirped the Arachnoid maid happily.

Yuri Alpha looked with her usual strict teacher stare to the other maids. "Very well. Then our last task what remained to wait until the Supreme Beings open the gift. Everybody provided their part to the grand design?"

Every Pleiades nodded in unison. Yuri nodded after them. "Then everyone goes back to their task. They can't find out until the time is right."

And with that, every maid went back to their work.

Next morning as Ainz and Esdeath walked towards the Guardians meeting room.

"What do you think why they called us there?" Inquired Esdeath.

"Hmm. I don't know. Maybe they want to report something important what both of us had to hear at once." Said the Overlord beside Esdeath.

"Probably."

As they reached the meeting room massive double door. The two massive guardian golems saluted and the doors slowly but steadily opened before the two last Supreme Beings entered the room.

They looked around, but no one was present, then when they saw what is in the middle of the chamber. Esdeath eyes started to twitch, and the bright red orbs in Ainz's eyes begun to dim brightly.

"This is…" said Ainz in a chuckled tone.

Esdeath looked at Ainz then the thing in the room. Ainz and the thing. Then again and again.

"That's an? It is really it is what I think it is?"

Ainz words stuck in a moment. "This is a.."

"A…"

"Sex toy…" said Ainz "Huge Plumbus," Esdeath smirked. They said these sentences in unison.

Ainz glared to Esdeath. "Plumbus? What is a Plumbus? I thought this was some kind of weird sex toy." Said Ainz as he pointed to the huge thing in the middle of the room.

Esdeath shook her head and smirked. "No, it is a Plumbus."

"And what is a Plumbus?"

Esdeath started her long explanation. "First they take the dinglebop, then smooth it out with a bunch of shleem. The shleem is then repurposed for later take the dinglebop and push it through the grumbo. Where the fleeb is then rubbed against it." Ainz sweat dropped. He understands nothing from Esdeath blabbering.

"It's important that the fleeb is rubbed because the fleeb has all the fleeb juice. Then a shlammie shows up, and he rubs it and spits on it. They cut the fleeb. There are several hizzards in the way. The blamfs run against the trumbles and the ploobis and grumbo are shaved away. That leaves you with a regular old plumbus."

"That makes no sense. And it did not even answer my question. What is that thing?" Ainz pointed to the huge plubmus again with his bone finger.

"Everyone has Plumbus in their home." She answered simply while still smirked.

Ainz screamed inwardly.

From the corner the Floor Guardians and the Pleiades watched them. "Do you think they are happy with that thing Zero-san?" inquired Demiurge.

Zero nodded. "Of course,"

"W-What is that thing Zero-san." Asked Mare timidly.

Zero did not answer just watched the grand design.

"Hmm. Indeed. Zero-san understands the situation. We could not possibly fathom the Supreme Beings superior intellect. This is why we can't figure it out, and this is why he can't say a word."

Cocytus breathed out a cold gust of air." Truer. Words. Never. Spoken."

Albedo and Shalltear nodded in unison.

But in the end, Aura chirped. "Hey Zero, you did not say anything! You know what it is?! Do you?"

Zero turned back towards his master's direction. "Everyone has a Plumbus in their home…"