Reviews to responses
It seems many responses are about the explanation about levels I used. Many of you have different levels of reasoning, I wasn't too sure myself, so when planning this out, I spent a few day researching the wiki and the light novels, so most of these responses are probably going to be long winded, but by all means, don't stop, it cool to hear about these different systems (such as the web comics). It seems there are a lot of characters with unknown levels, and people all across the web ary trying to chart things out. nifty. But it seems multiple responses agree to the idea that tiers of magic, ignoring points in things such as race abilities, seems to be divided every 7th level, not ever tenth. (could someone point me to why everyone thinks that, like a wiki page or a quote from the novels?)
About the magic: I had failed to find the right page in the wiki that talked about tiers of magic... and I still couldn't find a page that described the system like you guys did (did anyone know there was a tier zero?). Hence, my guessing of the division every 10th level. Does anyone think they have enough knowledge about the magic system to correct the wiki pages?
ThanRangerBoy: It's great to hear others like to think about this stuff too! I am not familiar with the idea that some of the magic is achievable at lower levels. I know there are people like Ninya from the adventurer group Swords of Darkness who are born with the ability to learn magic much quicker, aka at a lower level, which I thought wasn't uncommon in game systems. The reason I explain the magic system the way I did was because at levels 91-100 that would be the realm of 10th tier stuff, just because it scaled nicely and made simple math, but I was making the assumption that characters didn't use any magic, potion, racial abilities, or enchanted equipment to boost them beyond these innate limitations which most players would do anyways (such as Ainz-samah using [Dark Wisdom] to go beyond 300 spells to 718 spells). As for momon being level 33, I didn't estimate that, Ainz estimated it himself, it's a quote, but if he uses perfect warrior he is much stronger, a half baked level 100 warrior as aniz described it. I checked the wiki for this. As for the LvL 45 needed to defeat the death knight, that sounds pretty cool, my concern is, now in the light novels, that would mean, a death knight could be a threat to an elder dragon, which as far as I can tell is the most powerful being in existence in the new world, and if a dragon is beyond humanity, how is it adamantite warriors are so close to them then? A team of 45 vs a level 46 platinum dragon lord It!? This would make the death knight overpowered, and it makes humanity too powerful if they can go above level 30, which is what Ainz was quoted as saying is humanity's cap. So with my thinking, the reason a level 30 death knight is such a treat, is because an adaminatite adventure team would be around level 25 and survive a level 30 encounter would be tricky, hence why death knights are such a national threat. Case in point, The lizard men and the elder lich. The team that defeated him was Mythril or maybe even Orichalcum (with adamantite being the only thing higher), but Iguva=41 was only level 22 which goes to show how low level the fight was even though Iguva=41 was fighting some of the best fighters in the whole lizardmen army. Basically, the light novels rescaled the whole level system after the webcomic.
Hero600: Where do I find out more about the tier system? Also, the level 33 Momon, I got that from a quote said by ainz himself.
Paxloria: Soon, it will all be over soon ;) it sounds like you are getting excited, but I'll get to that stuff soon enough. I haz a plan now :3 Now as for the demon god, I just used it because it was better than frog deman man, other than that, I don't expect any other surprise terms. lastly Grammarly Microsoft Word's spell check :D
Russian Reversal: You are correct about the luck stat, it is more of a joke, but in reading the other fanfic currently in development on the page "Volume 13: No One Can Escape Fate" the author Jokesonu plays with the idea that the reason Ainz always gets lucky in the story, is due to his intelligence, charisma, and luck are actually manipulating the world around him, so that is the joke I am making here. The idea that when ainz is lucky, it's not bad writing, it's just because of his high luck stat, lol.
Guest: interesting, thanks for that bit of information.
Russian Reversial: As far as I can tell, luck and critical hits only matter in physical combat, with magical combat either spells are more likely to land, or they are simply just overcharged more often. But I am just spitballing here for fun at this point :D
Keep up the interesting comment guys, I'm a chup so it's fun to learn new things! :D I am no Overlord master so things are bound to change, such as reorganizing magic tiers by every 7 levels instead of every 10 levels.
5: It's Dinner Time (finally XD ) (I now have a plan for where I want to go with this story)
Zero, his few selected Black Knights representatives, and a half dozen others who were there when the letter was open began to head out. Walking out of the building that they had garrisoned and out into the rubble covered street below. It was only a short walk across the road to the park. A brick wall around the park that was once destroyed was now rebuilt and in perfect condition, meaning the team had to go through the entryway. Zero kept a close eye on the armed guard once again, who simple side stepped and turn to let everyone pass. Cleared to let in, everyone was fascinated by what they saw.
The park was more beautiful than ever, with lush trees and gardens. Not only that, but it glowed as the sun started to fall lower in the sky. Vines which crawled all over the place had flowers that radiated in colors of either light cyan, mint green, or amber yellow. It seemed the bark of the trees themself had a bit of a yellow glow, and the leafs and grass glowed with hints of green and blue. Flowers bloomed, and petteleds danced through the air as a gentle breeze rolled through the park. Its beauty was breathtaking.
With no one in sight, the group stopped and looked around a bit, all gawking at the sights around them. With the experience being so new to all of them, and knowing that this was supposed to be a professional visit, they only talked in whispers.
Shinichiro being the exception, as he couldn't help but vocalize his thoughts. "I'm not much of a gardener, but this is just too cool man. Wow check this out!"
Shinichiro was the only one to break away to inspect things closer at first, and despite Kallen demands "Hey, Tamaki! Get back here, we could get in trouble- Hey!"
But soon, others had started to break away to inspect the flora around them. Many of them started to notice the small veins of magic flowing through everything when inspected closely. Only Kallen, Ohgi, Zero, and C2 stayed put at the center of the clearing, but soon C2 also went to look at the flora. Zero followed after her, with Kallen and Ohgi not too far behind him as well. Kallen kept an eye on C2 as well, only just having met her, and yet being so close to Zero, Kallen didn't know if she could trust C2 or even like her. For now Kallen would have to deal with this surprise new member. Kallen watched as C2 found a four-leaf clover with magic being pumped into it. Zero watched as she plucked it, only for the magic to fade away and for the clover to wither away in her hand. Zero asked,
"Have you ever seen anything like this C2?"
"I can't say I have, this is all new to me."
C2's voice was as disinterested as ever, however, that couldn't be farther from the truth. For the first time in a long time, she actually wanted to play around for a bit in this park, a childish desire that surprised her that she could still feel. But this had to stop when she heard Kallen trying to get Zero's attention.
Coming out from deeper in the park, maids made their way to them. The Black Knights stopped what they were doing to get back in an orderly formation as they waited to be welcomed. Zero took notice that all the maids were wearing silver visors across their eyes. Altho the visors hid a good portion of their face, their beauty could still be hinted at. Zero didn't know why they wore these masks or visors, and he didn't like it. The silver reflective coating meant that his geass wouldn't work on them, and that made him nervous.
Do they know about my geass? How!? Who are these people? Could it be that it's just a design choice? It does somewhat match the black and white maid uniforms.
Zero continued to think through all the options, still baffled by the nature of this park and the magical properties it had, still not sure if magic was a proper explanation or not yet. As he did this, more maids came out. They all stopped before the group, and went to the side. 20 came out in total in a line two people wide. Once they reached the group and stopped, the maids turn and split the line in half, making a small corridor for the Black Knight, a corridor lined by ten maids on each side. Soon, two more came out, Sebas and Yuri Alpha. They came out and stood at the end of the small hallway made out of maids. After this all motion stopped.
Many of the black nights could look around and see ahead, taking notice of the hansom man and the woman who's maid uniform look kinda like metal and armor. Whispers could be heard behind Zero as some of the members wondered if the elderly but well trimmed man was their master, this As O'Gout fellow. Zero took the idea in as a possibility, but soon disregarded it, thinking the man looked too much like a butler. After a bit of pause by both side, Zero began to walk between the maids, and his forces soon followed after him. The maids bowed as Zero passed them, and the black knights could only gawk at such a sight, for once they felt like royal guests and they loved it. Zero reached the end, coming face to face with Sebas. Zero flicked his cape away with one arm, held up the other across the front of his midsection, and performed a small bow.
"I am Zero, leader of the Order of the Black Knights. These are my most trusted member of the Black knights. We wish to thank you for the invitation to attend tonight's dinner. May I ask your name, good sir?"
Sebas responded with a calm professional tone, but friendly
"Welcome Zero, and members of the Black Knights. Thank you for coming. I as Sebas, Ainz-sama's head butler. If you are all ready, Lord Ainz is ready to meet you."
"We are." Zero's response was confirmed by various nods and hums of approval.
"Very well."
Sebas brought up a hand and fingers to his temple, as he began to send a message. The few in front, Zero, C2, Ohgi and Kallen, they could get a sense that of what Sebas was doing, but they didn't see any communicator on him or hear him say anything. It wasn't long, he finished, and a moment later the ground began to glow beneath them group. It was only a moment, but Zero thought he could see glowing marks and symbol on the ground much like the back of the letter they had received, and then the light blinded them. The next moment the area went dark. As their eyes adjusted to what seemed like a dark room, torches and magic chandeliers ignited, cascading down the hall towards the group.
Somewhere, Emperor Charles Zi Britannia stood stunned and shocked. Ever since Lelouch entered the park, the thought elevator could not get a good connection to Lelouch's mind. He could barely see any details of the park, and could only get the idea that Lelouch had just been in contact with some maids and a butler, but now the connection was completely lost. Not only that, but as he tried to force the thought elevator to pry harder into finding Lelouch's mind, a great force shook the whole realm.
Looking up, a black gooy orb started to grow high in the air. This black orb started to shoot out roots as it began to consume the thought elevator. Charles was terrified to learn such a thing could happen. Not only that, but the black blob shot out two ropes of slime at him, at first he thought it was going to consume him. Surprisingly, it did not care about him, rather it seemed more interested in removing every object from his body, clothes, rings and all. He was left naked on the floor as the creature eyeball now surfaced, and it began to blast both him and the location with various spells. The first of which was a massive firebolt, which exploded near him and sent him flying down the stairs and out of the thought elevator.
Various guards stood by the thought elevator after the king had gone in, even Knight 1 was there. To their horror, a badly burnt and naked beloved emperor came flying out of a flash of light as he was forced out of the thought elevator. They all rushed to his aid, Knight 1 was first to ask if the king was alright. The king slowly got up, despite the protests of his guards and stared back at the thought elevator, which slowly began to be consumed by the black slime growing from within. With wide, horror-filled eyes, he began to mutter.
"Th-that was, that was worst then the time with the letter. Just what the hell is going on!?"
Charles was left speechless after that, unable to comprehend what entity had made contact with Lelouch. Only knowing it was able do simply give ten billion away. It had seemed whatever this thing was, it had chosen Lelouch, and if Lelouch was his enemy, then whatever it was, it was most certainly his enemy too, and a powerful at that.
Awing and gasping could be heard as they were all suddenly teleported to someplace else. It looked like a massive hall, with detailed statues carved and placed down the length of the chamber. At the end, two massive set of doors stood, well crafted carvings in them as well. Sebas and the maids were there as well. The trance of the group was broken as Sebas spoke.
"Please, follow me to his Majesty's chamber."
Sebas and Yuri turned and began to walk, but the maids that lined the Black Knights simply presented a single stretched out arm as if signaling to the Black Knights to go ahead of them. They did so, and as the reach the doors, they opened on their own. The group was shocked to see a massive room filled up with others. No, not other members, they were gold armored skeleton guards, all of them holding banners. For a moment the group thought it was just super fancy decoration, but zero noticed that the banner they were holding had a familiar symbol, and that the banners were held far to low to let them pass through. Everyone just about jumped when the first pair of Master Guarders move to lift the banners out of their way. Everyone looked closely to see the skeletons, not sure what they were looking at. Not only that, but that's when members started to get nervous as a few started to notice the hordes of monsters hidden past the gold armored skeleton guards.
They kept walking, stunned to see such a display of not only terrifying monsters, but how regal and majestic the display of the guards were with the banner. This all contrasted with the dark setting of the room, its massive size, and the massive columns and banners that hanged from them. Finally, they passed through the last of the banner-wielding Master Guards, but it wasn't over yet. Just about everyone was spooked by what they saw next, including Zero and C2. Before them, everyone could look up and see the massive throne, and the massive chandelier overhead. Before them kneeled the floor guardians, whose variety nearly disturbed everyone, along with the many monsters and creatures that knelt with their respective floor guardian. Again, just about all of the floor guardians wore reflective visors of different colors, just as the maids had visors. The room was terrifyingly silent as the kept walking past the kneeling floor guardians.
The last thing they saw before Yuri Alpha stopped them was the massive staircase full of more Master Guards and in the middle, sitting on his elaborate throne, sat an immaculately dressed skeleton with an exquisite staff standing and held in his left hand. Sebas continued up the stairs, alone. He turn to be at the skeleton's side, before bowing to the skeleton,
"Lord Ainz, your guest have arrived."
At that moment, voices screamed into to the minds of the Black Knights as it suddenly dawned on them how freaky the situation was. They couldn't believe what they had seen. First a magical letter, next a magical garden, and now there were in some unknown massive chamber filled with hundreds of undead beings. And to top it all off, the most human person they have met yet is now talking to a skeleton. It was just all way to strang and weird. Lelouch's mind was racing trying to figure out all the possibilities. Maybe they have enough money that they could try and make this all seem believable, was one idea Lelouch had, still thinking that the Master Guards were just fakes. But not a moment to late, Ainz awoke.
Ainz eyes shot open as blinding red orbs exploded into existence in his eye sockets, making it look like Ainz vision was piercing into Lelouch's very soul. The [Disaster Aura] data effect stored in Ainz's robe was activated, causing rippling dark red and black aura to rise beneath Ainz, making it look like something truly evil had just taken possession of the skeleton body. This demonic presence was made worse as Ainz triggered his [Black Halo] and [Despair Aura I: Fear] abilities. All murmuring and fidgeting from the Black Knights had stopped as they froze up, witnessing something truly horrifying. Lelouch's mind was now only running at a fraction of its usually speed.
What the hell is that! Some stuff can be faked, I was sure of it! Even some of the impossible stuff, I thought it might have been new technology. But this! What the hell is this! I can feel this! That thing is not normal, none of this is normal!
Ainz spoke calmly, bringing up his free hand in a regal but greeting manner.
"Welcome Order of the Black Knights and Zero. I am the ruler of this realm, Ainz Ooal Gown. It pleases me to see you have decided to attend tonight's dinner. We have much to discuss."
Zero and the Black Knights were still frozen, so Ainz continued.
"Please, be at ease, I mean you know harm. What your eyes see is true. Everything here is as real as the threat that is Britannia."
At the mention of Britannia, Zero and the black knights woke up from their trance. It seemed Ainz had given them a foothold to join the conversation. Lelouch's lightning fast mind was quick to catch this opportunity.
"Is that so? I apologize for our silence, as you can imagine we have never seen anything such as this."
"Worry not, it is only to be expected. Creatures such as demons, elves, and the undead are only things of myths and legend, right?"
"Am I to expect that you plan to tell me otherwise?"
"Need I?"
"Very well."
The Black Knights and even some of the floor guardians were both confused and stunned by the conversation. Both Ainz and Zero never directly answered each other, each both seem to know what the other was going to say, only needing to half mention a topic for the other person to figure out the rest. Zero continued.
"Lord Ainz Ooal Gown, thank you for inviting us to dinner. May I ask, why us?"
Ainz waved a hand, "Please, call me Ainz. As for your questions, would you rather eat first so you may have time to collect your thoughts?"
"Thank for concern, but if it is ok with you, I would rather ask them now. If we could start off by confirming that we are on good terms, it may make the meal all the more enjoyable for my comrades."
"I see, very well. As I have hinted at, Britannia is a threat, I think that is something we can both agree upon."
"We of the Order of the Black Knight work for justice, and the liberation of the wrongfully defeated and abused Japan. Britannia is our greatest enemy, that I can not deny. But who, or what, are you; and why do you consider Britannia to be such a threat to you?"
"Covering the basics, eh? Very well. I am the leader of The Great Tomb of Nazarick, ruler of all its inhabitants, many of which you can see are attending here tonight. I am the most powerful magic caster in existence, some of which you should have already been witness to."
"Such as that letter, and what you did to the park?"
"Those are but simple tricks for us. You and the world has yet to see a glimpse of our might. To put things in perspective, each of these Master Guardsmen here in the gold armor, is equivalent to one of your Sutherland type Knightmare Frame."
Energy had filled the Black Knights once more now as they started to talk again, surprised by how these man-sized soldiers could compete with a four and a half meter tall mech. Ainz chuckled for a bit,
"Let me also mention, they are mostly for show. We have plenty of stronger summons at our disposal, but enough about that. As to the issue with Britannia. Simply put, they must be stopped."
The Black Knights went silent as Ainz continued to talk.
"We have been around for a long time, even longer than recorded history. Death is a natural part of life, everything has its limit, it's what makes things interesting. And now Britannia has reached its limit. I have watched and seen Britannia's forces in action, and it does not please me. I may be undead, but that doesn't mean I don't appreciate life."
Out of all the Black Knights, Kallen's eyes where the brightest as Ainz continued to talk about Britannia's wrongs and the glory that was Japan, eager to hear someone so great agreeing with her world view.
"Japan used to be a gem on the face of the world, a balance between humanity and nature. But now, Britannia uses in as nothing more than a resource to be abused. Tell me Zero, do you know where we are?"
"I can not say."
"We are under Mount Fuji. Out of all the places in the world, I hid the Great Tomb of Nazarick under Mount Fuji, and now it's being leached of all its resources and beauty."
At the mention of this, not only did the Black Knights chirp up, but the guardians had finally broken their static poses.
"Nearly every week there's a massacre, and day by day, the lands cry out to me as the slowly wither away. You ask me how Britannia is a threat to me? They are no threat, they are simply a stain on the surface of the world, and stains need to be cleaned up."
Ainz was firm about his opinion, and he made sure they would know that. Zero looked like he was about to mention something, but Ainz continued.
"Now, back to your first question, why did I choose you and the Order of the Black Knights. Simple, you have proven to me you are capable of bearing the burden of a leader. You have proven that you can do more than just dream, you can rewrite history. Because of this, I have choose you to represent my interest in the world. Let it be know, that Japan never lost, and there is no Area 11."
Before anyone could stop her, Kallen ran out of the group, towards the stairs. Many of the NPC's were poised to kill her, and the Master Guards on the steps simply crossed their swords to block her path. The only one to move was Sebas, who's speed was undetectable to Zero and the others. He simply stopped in front of her, placing on hand on her shoulder, as if she was a friend. Most of this was unnecessary, as she had moved far enough ahead to reach her goal. With watery eyes, and trembling eyes, she asked almost shouting.
"Is it true!? Are you really as powerful as you say you are? Do you really believe in returning Japan back to normal? That Japan should stay Japan. Will you really help us?"
Seeing this, Ainz could get a sense of what she was feeling.
It seems her love for Japan is enough to overcome the fear aura, how interesting. No wait, she's still scared, look at how she trembles. But those eyes, she must really care about Japan. She's desperate for any bit of hope. Ha, I'm not exactly lying when I want to say I want to keep Japan as Japan, and try and save nature. Besides Blue-Planet-sama, I too would love to see the world free of pollution. But really, the hole point of project 'Day of the Dead' is so I can sneak in lots of resources into Nazaricks recycler without it looking suspicious. I just needed to start generating YGGDRASIL currency so I can start to be able to afford the tax system and get the defense system back online. I'll house and protect refugees, use that as an excuse to order all the extra food, but I'll let Zero do all the heavy lifting.
With that last thought, Ainz deactivates his [Black Halow], his arua and the effect of his robe, easing the situation as he began to cheerfully laugh. With the negative pressure removed, both the Floor guardians and the Black Knights we able to relax. Everyone was shocked to see Ainz stand up and walk to the first step, before looking at Kallen to answer her questions.
"Yes, yes. It is true. I want to see Japan win this war. While I am not sure how much I am willing to offer to you to help you out, this will be a detail I will be discussing with your leader. But I will be certain to offer my assistance as you need it. I'll be taking care of any refugees you may collect, and I can take care of the logistics of things. But rest assured, the Order of the Black Knights has the support of Ainz Ooal Gown behind it, with us nothing can stand in your way."
With that, Shinichiro was the first to cheer, "Alright, did you hear that!?" followed by a wave of thank yous from the Black Knights.
Ainz simply waved his hand "Worry not."
Despite this, Lelouch still had his doubts.
Ainz continued to walk down the steps towards them, now breaking the formality as he continued to make the Black Knights feel more comfortable around him. "Now, with that over, perhaps it is time for dinner?"
Cheers and confirmation could be heard by both parties, but Lelouch continued to eye Ainz, his mind still not believing what he saw. As Ainz came to walk past them, Ainz stopped just next to Zero and quietly asked "After dinner, do you think we could get together to talk in private, Zero?"
"Actually, perhaps it may be best for us to talk while everyone else eats."
"Oh? Well if you think that would be better, than I am willing to accept" Right, I had almost forgotten, he doesn't even show his face to the black knights.
And with that, Ainz and Zero waved everyone good night, before they turned to enter Ainz's private office. The room, while still beautiful, much much simpler, with one desk that Ainz sat at, a maid next to him, Albedo and Demiurge on the other side, and doors both behind Ainz, and behind where Zero and C2 stood. Zero was the first to speak.
"Once again, I can not thank you enough for recognizing our efforts."
"You are quite welcome."
"Forgive me, I brought a very trustable companion along."
"I understand. I too have some of my most trusted Floor Guardians with me as well, I hope you don't mind."
"Not at all." What's a floor guardian?
"So tell me, what is on your mind."
"Do you really care about Japan that much?"
"Do you?"
Lelouch finched at how sudden and dark the response was. Lelouch had planned to try and probe a bit, to try and understand Ainz's true motives, but it seemed Ainz was already onto him. Lelouch also needed to plan if or when he should use his Geass on Ainz, with this conversation being a golden opportunity, but it seems Ainz's cheerful act from before was just that, an act. Unfortunately, it was now Zero's turn to respond.
"How do you mea-"
To Lelouch's horror, C2 had started to walk up Ainz, reaching out one hand as she began to murmur,
"I can't wait any longer, I must know th-"
Lelouch had lunged out to stop her, but just before he could reach her, Demiurge issued a command using his passive [Command Mantra].
"Halt!"
Both Zero and C2 froze in place, and their eyes grew wide at the sudden realization that they had lost control of their body. Zero's mind began to race.
How is this possible!? This is like my geass, but I wasn't even looking at him! No, this is something different, I still am thinking and remembering. And C2 stopped too!
Ainz stood up from his desk and began to walk towards them, chuckling sinisterly.
"Let's make something very clear to you, Lelouch."
Both frozen C2 and Lelouch had mini heart attacks learning that Ainz knew about them. It was obvious that Ainz had dropped the nice act now. The command only stopped them from moving any further, but they could still speak, as C2 would prove.
"What did you do! How!? Wha-whats going on here? How do you know about Lelouch-"
Lelouch snapped at her, "Silent you fool!" Lelouch was in a panic.
Ainz continued to walk to them, eventually making his way around Zero and stopping next to him.
"Hehe, what? It's just a simple passive, it's not even a real skill or ability. Altho, when you compare it against your geass, it has quit the advantage."
Lelouch struggled to keep his cool, "H-how do you know about that?"
Ainz stepped in front of Lelouch and leaned in, looking straight into his eyes.
"A pointless question. Your geass is worthless here, it has no effect on me and my subordinates, so don't even bother with dishonoring yourself with trying to use it."
Ainz turned to C2, "As for your companion here, she really should learn to have more respect for others."
C2 tried to choke back a response, struggling against the pressure of Ainz and the two floor guardians staring at her.
"I, I just wanted to touch your hand, to see for myself if you were real."
Ainz chuckled deeply again. "I am as real as it gets." Ainz tried to make this sound even more terrifying as he leaned in closely behind C2, and sinisterly whispered it into her ear, placing one hand on her shoulder as he did so. This is just want C2 wanted, to touch Ainz, to share memories, to see the truth of what he was. Ainz too saw something as well.
What C2 saw was horrible. She saw the full scope and depth of evil. See began to learn of magic, advance necromancy, and the fictional history of the guild as the NPC's new it. Meanwhile, Ainz simply saw a console come up. It was much like the stats page for an NPC, stating her skill level, her immortality, and a lengthy backstory. Ainz didn't have time to read it, and it seemed neither Albedo or Demiurge could see the console, C2 just stood there trembling all the while. Ainz simply scrolled down to the bottom of the backstory, and noticed the last line mentioned how she is currently working with Lelouch until he is done with her and will fulfill her wish of killing her. I see, interesting, well I guess I should just close out before I stand like this for to long.
Ainz turned back around to face Zero.
"I am not a simple donator. You work for me now. You were right to question my motives. You're a smart one, so I doubt you would have believed we. I'll tell you the real truth, but don't expect me to care about your opinion on the subject. So are you willing to behave?"
"Well since it seems like you are helping me to destroy Britannia, you have my full support."
"Good. I hope after tonight I do truly have your full cooperation. Demiurge, you may let them go now."
"Very well, lord Ainz"
Ainz returned to sit at his desk as Demiurge bowed and then released them. C2 collapsed immediately. Zero was surprised by this, and quickly knelt down beside her.
"Hey, C2, what's the matter?"
"I-I saw, I saw the truth, Lelouch. I thought, I thought I knew the truth of reality, that it was just a manifestation of thoughts. B-but its so much more."
C2 Slowly lifted a hand to point at Ainz
"He-he, can kill gods. Each stone in that staff is the essence of a dead god from different worlds. Ainz, he's above a god, a supreme being!"
Lelouch eyes went wide as he realized that she had seen into Ainz mind. Just as terrified, it seemed that what C2 was saying was true, it was proof of all the evidence before them. They were dealing with something truly otherworldly. C2 began to cry as she begged.
"Pl-pleas Ainz-sama, Overlord of Death, grant me my wish, Kill me, let me die for real."
Lelouch couldn't believe what he was hearing, but Ainz didn't seem shocked, only waving a hand in dismissal.
"Hmph! What's in it for me? If you want anything, you have to earn it. Work for me, and I will grant you a true death."
C2's eyes went blank, she couldn't believe it. The death see has been searching for all this time now stands before her, and yet, she still must work for it.
"B-but, but."
"I have heard enough. It saddens me to hear you could not bear the weight of immortality, but in the end it doesn't matter. Lelouch, you wanted to know why I am really contacting you, listen to me carefully, do you know what the 4 barriers to life are?"
C2 mind was at a stand still, thankfully Ainz had started things back on topic. Lelouch was now back to work trying to understand the situation.
"I am not familiar with them."
Ainz continued on with his pre-written speech, trying to make things abstract enough so that it could fool a genius like Lelouch.
"Very well. The first barrier to life is energy, for single cell life to generate enough energy to allow for more complex cell structures."
"I see, such as how the mitochondria allowed for the development of multicellular organism, and for organisms to later evolve."
"Er, hm, yes, that is correct. Second is for life to gain enough intelligence to do more with their lives."
"So intelligent life, why does that matter?"
"Think of it as the goal for life to be to try to conquer a galaxy, to become something which can amuse me."
"Amuse you? Is that all life is to you?"
"Indeed. Make no mistake, should you try to betray me, I'll make the idea of hell sound like heaven after I'm finished with you. Without life, things get boring around here."
"What does that have to do with the war. What do any of these limitations have to do with the war?!"
"I was just getting there. Step three, is life needs to overcome its self destructive behavior. These wars for example. I have left humanity to its own devices for far too long. Right now, your world is at a typing point in technological development. Soon weapons of mass destruction will be developed, and humanity will likely destroy itself and the world with them."
"I see, so you want to stop that from happening, but why do you care about this world then."
"That relates to the final barrier to life, Me."
The air in the room got heavy as Ainz made it clear just how high he was positioned in terms of control. He was the master of this conversation, no, he was the supreme being of the universe as far as Lelouch was concerned. Ainz continued.
"I get the final say. Right now, life is still young in this universe, your kind has yet to make contact with any other intelligent races, but until there are enough races to keep me amused I must protect you from yourself."
"Is that so? Why not just set humanity back with a natural disaster then?"
"I have already done that, but now I don't want to stall anymore. This time around I want to nominate you to be the new king."
"Me?!"
"Yes, you Lelouch. With you working for me, I want you to ban and end all military development. I want to see the world try to work on peace rather than war, to get it ready for an age with other creatures and races."
"I, uh, I see. So if I work to make a weapons free world, you'll help me end Britannia."
"I will."
Lelouch remained still for a moment. C2 was still half traumatized when something brought her back to reality. It was Lelouch, he was still holding her, no, it wasn't just that. He was quietly laughing. His chuckle were like coughs at first. "Lelouch?" Suddenly Lelouch erupted into mad laughter, catching Ainz off guard. What the hell is this about?! Shouldn't he be scared?
Lelouch let go of his hold on C2, now that she could sit up on her own, and he rose to his feet still laughing. Lelouch pulled off his mask, as he held his hands out laughing to the whole world beyond the walls of the room. Even Ainz was getting a bit nervous by the evil laugh coming from the boy.
Eventually, Lelouch regained control over himself, but he was not calmed yet. His skin looked like it lost a bit of its color as an evil aura surrounded him, but his eyes were as bright as ever, as he looked to Ainz with a wicked and twisted smile of a mastermind. He continued to wear this evil smirk as he bowed before the supreme being.
"The Eldest son of the late Consort Marianne, 17th in line to the imperial throne, Lelouch Vi Britannia at your service. It would seem that the forces of the universe are generously favorable to me. I would gladly serve you, Lord Ainz, if it means it will help me make a more gentler world for my sister."
What about his sister? I remember a mention of it in the report, but is that the real reason he's doing all this? It can't be. But what's with that wicked look on his face?
Finally, Albedo and Demiurge couldn't hold back anymore as they both began to chuckle. Lelouch scowled at them as he still continued to kneel. Ainz gave them an annoyed look.
"Is something the matter?"
Demiurge gave a response. "No, my lord. For give us, but it seems that our guest here doesn't fully understand the truth."
"Oh, could you then please explain it to our guests here?" And to me!?
"Certainly, Ainz-sama. Lelouch Vi Britannia, listen closely. Fate isn't just fortunate to you, it was by Ainz design."
Lelouch chirped up, "Oh?"
"Lord Ainz is the ruler of all the other Supreme Beings, his intellect put him above all others. I don't know how far in advance Ainz plans go, but everything so far has perfectly lead to this moment. It seems when ever I have new information ready, Ainz has already anticipate and drafted new plans to accommodate. So it is only natural that the forces that let you to eventually visiting us this night were by Ainz design."
Ainz panicked, What the hell is Demiurge going on about.
Lelouch Still squinted at the demon in glasses to see if what he said range true. "Even my geass?"
He was asking Ainz, who quickly had to come up with something.
"Mh? I ah, yes. I do believe I mentioned something earlier about how amusing it is to have limitations. I was actually hinting at all the weaknesses of your geass. As you see, we have much greater powers in hand. But it was your geass that let you accelerate your plans, right?"
That's when C2 chipped in, "Wait, are you saying you did that?"
"Indeed. I actually have a few other items ready for you, if you are willing to accept them."
Lelouch, still kneeling, bowed his head and ask. "That is very generous of you, my lord, but why all this?"
"I got tired of waiting, so I decided to speed things up. But I am not saying you should be swift about things either. I will not give you Nazarick's full power, you must have some limits to work around and amuse me with, but I don't want you dying either."
"I see. Very well. Thank you for the gracious gifts, lord Ainz."
"Now I need to know that you are willing to do what needs to be done. That you stand for Nazarick."
"What is Nazarick, pre say, my lord?"
"This is Nazarick. This room, this world, all the floors of Nazarick. Nazarick is the peak of existence. Should Nazarick fall, the universe itself shall fall. If you like, I could give you a tour to show you what I mean."
"Would calling it heaven be a possible Synonym."
Albedo stepped in, "Heaven is for humans, be glad such a lower life form such as yourself has been graced with being allowed in Nazarick."
While Lelouch's mind was stuck on the lower life form comment, Ainz chuckled at the outburst, to his own surprise, before continuing on.
"Now, now Albedo. What she says is true, this place is not a safe haven for the dead, if that is what you are asking. But it is the best place in the practical universe, if that's what you wanted to know."
"I see, thank you."
"If that is all, would you like to get into the details of what plans you have for the future, Zero?"
Lelouch and Ainz spent a good deal of time making strategies, and planning things out. And they worked out a few favorous deals. Ainz wanted to test various things, since his NCP's didn't know much about the world outside Nazarick. This included captured prisoners of war, spending some of the 10 billion dollars for stuff for Nazarick to use in a crop experiment, which really was for Ainz to through into the recycle bin to make money. For Lelouch, he would be allowed scrolls, to be able to request for Hanzo's and Death Knights, the possibility to have a decoy made in his image, as well as to have a security squad secretly keep watch over Nunnally. Things were falling right into place for both of them.
As Lelouch continued into the details of his plans, Ainz got a bit nervous. It seemed Lelouch really wanted to destroy Britannia, and Ainz was stuck helping him. But as long as Lelouch was doing the work, Ainz wasn't too concerned as long as he stayed in the shadows where it was safe. With that they planned out some operations for the future. It would seem that there was an issue. If Nazarick helped like they planned for, they would eventually have to explain themselves, Lelouch needs Ainz to announce his presence. It seemed Lelouch need Ainz to come out and announced the end of area 11 and the creation of something new. It was all way to big for Ainz. He didn't like the idea, but they would see how things go.
Eventually they ran out of time, so the two rejoined the rest of the Black Knights. They said their goodbyes before teleporting them again to the now normally destroyed park. As one last check, Ainz asked Sebas if the knights seemed convinced. Indeed they were, and Ainz was happy to report they had made Lelouch a happy subordinate as well. The night was very successful, and no one expects less. And Demiurge was convince that Ainz if at the very least, hand picked Lelouch if not created him somehow, but he still needed more proof of Ainz plans.
(This chapter was way too long, and took too many hours today, I got nothing done but I didn't want to leave the main meeting incomplete. hope it all makes sense :3 )