This chapter, we will learn the identity of the mystery man

Hope you enjoy

I won't be able to write as much next week because of schoolwork

Sry

I do not own Overlord(オーバーロード) by Maruyama Kugane

Ainz gulped with his nonexistent throat.

"Who are you?"

"Momonga-san do I really need to show you?"

The mystery man sighed in defeat, seeing that Ainz wouldn't be able to guess his identity.

"I suppose I need to don't I."

The elf shattered the celestial uranium handcuffs by pulling his hands apart. Ainz gulped again because only players over level 80 could do that.

"I suppose you had the floor guardians equip world items to counter mine if I had one?"

Demiurge gasped at the fact that their plan had been discovered.

If the man had a world item and tried to use it, The guardians would stop him. Players who possessed a world item were immune to the effects of one. The NPCs had this ability as well.

Who was this man, to gaze into Demiurge's plan, the third most brilliant mind in Nazarick?

The elf man snapped his fingers and he was wrapped in purple shadows like a cocoon. The cocoon was beautiful and looked smoother than even the most finely cut gems in Nazarick. Ainz and the NPCs marveled at its beauty. Albedo thought about how romantic sending one of those to Ainz as a wedding gift would be.

Then, the cocoon disappeared and there was an explosion of purple raven feathers.

All the guardians gasped at this strange sight. When all the feathers landed, a man was revealed.

He wore purple a cape stretching to his thighs. The ends of the cape was torn and ripped. A purple hood covered his head. What appeared to be a mask served as a face. A pure black beak protruded from his face. His eye sockets had flaming purple lights instead of eyeballs, much like Ainz's but they looked like they were on fire.

His gloves had sharp claws at the end. He had shoulder pads that looked like giant black raven skulls. Purple feathers protruded from underneath it. Underneath the cape, he wore a futuristic military suit. He had a belt with grenades strapped to it.

In each of his hands he carried a large, pistol-like gun. The top of the guns looked like a thin raven skull. The eye sockets had the same glow as the Reaper's, but smaller.

(He basically looks like Reaper from Overwatch but the black parts of his uniform are a lot darker and he doesn't have the two strap things going all the way down to his boots. The weird, ripped piece of silk that covers his crotch has also been removed. As for his shotguns, they are so black that obsidian pales in comparison. I also removed the weird stitches he had on his guns.) (You'll see what I mean if you search up Reaper Nevermore skin.)

The NPCs prepared to attack the reaper seeing that he has drawn a weapon. Shaltear equipped her full set of armor and the pipette lance. Aura readied her whip. Albedo's world item never left her hands for the whole conversation after she pulled it out the first equipped her armor. Cocytus equipped God Slaying Divine Killer. The most powerful nodachi Warrior Takemikazuchi gave him, a divine class weapon.

Pandora's actor disguised himself as Touch Me, the strongest supreme being. He had no idea how to use the abilities and only had 80 percent strength of the original though. Sebas powered up with ki. Demiurge transformed to his true form. Mare readied his staff. The other NPCs prepared their most powerful attacks as well.

Everyone in the room sensed a powerful aura from the reaper. An aura as strong as the Holy Paladin Touch Me, but darker.

Ainz just asked, "Mallador-san?"

"Huhuhu. It seems like you finally got it Momonga-san."

The reaper's voice was harsh and raspy, like death on a cold morning.

Suddenly both began laughing. The NPCs looked at each other, confused.

Ainz's laugh was cut off halfway as he cursed his emotional suppression.

Mallador stopped laughing and frowned.

"So you can't control it Ainz-san?"

"The emotion suppression?"

"Yes."

"You can actually control it!?"

"Yes, I feel emotion when I want to and I don't when I don't want to."

"You are so lucky!"

"Why did I have to pick the elder lich?"

"Haha, I know, right?"

"That riddle was just like you."

"I thought you would be able to solve one for the first time"

"I gave you tons of hints too."

"You know me Mallador-san. Your riddles were always too complex for me."

Ainz paused.

Demiurge used this chance to ask.

"Excuse this servant for its foolish question Ainz-sama, but who is the man before you?"

"Oh? This is Mallador9000 Demiurge."

"But how do you know him, Ainz-sama?"

Demiurge had no idea who Mallador9000 was. Was this man one of Ainz's friends outside of the guild? His face flushed white after realizing that the man was probably good friends with his lord and master. After the complete disrespect they had offered the man, would their deaths be enough to atone for their mistake?

"Oh yeah, they wouldn't know about me. I never appeared before them in the guildhall before." Mallador thought

"It is good to see you again Demiurge-kun."

Demiurge was confused. He had never met the being in front of him before.

"My name is Mallador9000."

"But you know me as The Reaper."

Demiurge as well as the rest of the NPCs gasped.

Mare asked, "T-the R-reaper? A-As i-in t-the e-executioner of Ainz Ooal Gown?"

The Reaper was a legend among the NPCs. They have never seen him before but heard of him from the supreme beings. He was the harbinger of death and destruction. He was the Supreme being sent to kill any enemy of Ainz Ooal Gown and would alert the enemy Gods' Pantheon before casually strolling into their home, killing them all even with their preparations.

The Reaper was rumored to been seen only by the people he was going to kill, the members of his guild, Ainz Ooal Gown, and those he deemed worthy. He was so fierce that even the creators of the worlds were forced to strike a deal with him.

He was also so skilled that when he fought Touch Me, they tied.

The reaper's abilities were unknown and even his name and appearance were classified information. All the NPCs knew, was that the reaper was the executioner of Ainz Ooal Gown, the embodiment of the guild's wrath.

Ainz also confirmed that he was the real deal with his conversation. The recognition of what the being in front of them was suddenly registered in the NPCs' minds as they all knelt down before him.

Demiurge asked, "Oh, great lord, since you have decided to appear before us do you wish us to die?"

Mallador replied in a surprised tone.

"No! Why would you think that Demiurge-kun!?"

Then Mallador facepalmed remembering the thing he did in the game where the only time when someone saw him was when they were about to be PKed.

"No. You are denizens of Nazarick. What would my friends say if I harmed you?"

"Oh, by the way. Pleiades you passed my test."

The four maids were glad that they had passed and sighed in relief where the rest of the maids had expressions on their faces that signaled, "What did I miss?!"

The maids had been cursing themselves for fighting a supreme being and would punish themselves after they were dismissed.

"However, you barely pulled through."

"I'm a little disappointed."

The four maids lowered their heads in shame.

To disappoint one of the supreme beings was the worst thing an NPC could do. They equipped their weapons, prepared to kill themselves.

"WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!"

"STOP!"

The maids looked at the Reaper in shock. The outburst that the Reaper unleashed was completely incoherent with his personality and his way of speech.

"If you fail at something you just have to focus on never making the mistake again. Besides I said you passed didn't I?"

The maids nodded, tears in their eyes. Moved by the kindness of the supreme being.

"I'll tell you what you lacked so you could improve yourself."

"Yuri, you were a good leader at the start during the part with the miasma. However, couldn't you have blown the mist away with one of your abilities?"

Yuri looked down in shame. She could have done that to look for a path to the structure before the mist came back. She had AOE abilities that could have blown the fog away.

"Naberal, you attacked me immediately when I insulted Momonga-san. Do you know how many diplomatic incidents you can cause with that sort of thing?"

Naberal gritted her teeth and cursed herself.

"The same goes for all of you"

Mallador pointed to the NPCs.

"Don't attack people instantly if they say something bad about us. That is not good for our reputation."

Demiurge asked "But my lord, we cannot control ourselves if someone insults the supreme beings." That is the height of disrespect."

"You act when you're Jaldabaoth didn't you? You were able to fight Momonga-san. I don't see why the rest of you can't just see that as acting."

Demiurge smiled at the genius of the supreme being. They did not need to change themselves. They just had to endure the anger and torture the insulter when they got their hands on them.

"Thank you for your wise words my lord. This foolish one is not worthy."

The reaper chuckled.

"You have served Nazarick well and helped Momonga-san greatly. You are more than worthy. The same goe to everyone else in the room"

"Moving on. Shizu, why do you think I twirled my sword to deflect your bullets instead of just cutting them?"

Shizu's eye widened. Why did the supreme being do that? He could have just sliced the bullets and use the momentum of the sword swings to attack the other maids.

"I did that so you had a chance of actually shooting me."

"When I twirl my sword around, the blade is not everywhere at once and I twirled it extra slow so your bullets could pass through. You could have shot through the area of my sword. In face, I did that with my revolver just to show you the idea and the pattern of my sword.

Shizu was beyond ashamed. The supreme being had to lower himself to such a degree just so she could learn but she did not? She felt as if she was a failure.

"Entoma, you could have used your talismans as a distraction so Yuri, the most destructive of you could attack."

Entoma was also ashamed as she thought about ways to improve herself.

"Nabe, you should have buffed your teammates so they stood a better chance."

The maids bowed, learning from their mistakes and thinking of ways to improve of themselfs.

Ainz then shouted. "We shall celebrate the return of Mallador9000!"

The NPCs roared in agreement. Ainz sat back down, a nonexistent grin on his skeletal face. He was glad that at least one of his friends was still with him. However, the next thing his friend said rid his face of that smile.

"I'm sorry Ainz-san but I cannot attend the celebration. I appeared before you just to let you know that I was fine and to test the maids. I am very busy."

"What for, Mallador-san?"

"If you haven't noticed, there are certain nations and organisations that doesn't like a kingdom ruled by the undead."

"I've been keeping those people off of the sorcerer kingdom. If I didn't you would probably decimate them and ruin your reputation."

"But how have you been doing that?"

Mallador chuckled in a sinister way.

"Assassination of course. I took out the leaders or kings behind each organisation or nation along with anyone smart that might take their place."

Ainz shook his head.

"You always were extreme in the most terrifying of ways."

"I understand. Go, and keep up the good work."

"Thanks Momonga-san. I'm glad you understand."

The reaper smiled, then frowned.

"By the way Momonga-san"

"What"

"The Clementine girl you killed got resed." (resed is short for resurrected)

Ainz started to panic

"WHAT!"

"Don't worry, I took care of her before she could say anything useful."

"Oh good."

Ainz signed in relief.

"There are a few other things I would like to report."

"It would be a waste to use someone of Princess Renner's intellect as a pawn."

"She would make a fine area guardian."

The guardians were shocked. To let a human that was not created by the supreme beings be in such a large position of power?

Ainz replied

"Yes, she should be granted a house on the 6th floor with her beloved Climb. She would make an excellent tactician for Nazarick.

"Yes, Climb. Get on his good side for he will probably become one of the greatest warriors this world has ever known."

Sebas gasped. The boy with no talent was to become a powerful warrior? He was happy for Climb and ashamed of his shortsightedness. The boy who he deemed to be a weakening was acknowledged to arguably the strongest supreme being? Sebas was shocked by how far into the future the Reaper could look.

"I'll keep that in mind."

"Anything else Mallador-san?"

"Yes. I have found out the identity of the people who brainwashed Shelter."

Shealtear growed. She would rip the person who turned her against her master apart.

"They were from the Black Scripture from the Slane Theocracy."

"I suspected that already but thanks for confirming it. Now we can attack that country without any problems."

"I see. Then good bye Momonga-san, we'll keep in touch with [message]."

'Good bye Mallador-san."

Suddenly Demiurge called out

"Please wait Reaper-sama!"

"You can call me Mallador-sama. What is it Demiurge-kun?"

"It is not this lowly servant's place to judge the Supreme being's decisions, but wouldn't it be better for us to keep watch while you keep Ainz-sama safe?"

Demiurge had to say this. Even if he had to risk execution he had to say this. The Reaper was not known for his intelligence, but his fighting. Besides, wouldn't keeping both of the Supreme beings safe be a priority of Nazarick? The Reaper was the strongest in Nazarick and would be the best option in keeping their master safe.

Besides, the enemy had to fight through a sea of NPCs to get to the two supreme beings if Mallador stayed.

He knew the Reaper was powerful, but if the enemy had a world item, Demiurge shuddered at the thought.

"That is good thinking Demiurge-kun. But one of my abilities lets me see any threats to Nazarick so I could instantly appear and eliminate the issue. "

"You don't have to worry about me. I have a few tricks up my sleeve after all."

"As for Momonga-san, or Ainz now. You NPCs are more than qualified to guard him."

The Reaper then bowed to the NPCs.

"I know that Ainz can be a bonehead sometimes but please do your best to protect him. Please."

Demiurge smiled. There was nothing else to be said. The most powerful supreme being had just entrusted the safety of his friend to him and his fellow NPCs. To question his decision again would be extremely disrespectful. He also knew that the Reaper would not change his mind.

"I understand. Please keep safe, Mallador-sama."

"Yes, do keep safe, old friend."

Ainz said this while Mallador9000 disappeared without a trace with a snap of his fingers.

Ainz smiled

"Showoff."

Flashback

The captain of the black scripture sat before the newly resurrected body of Clementine, former Black Scripture member.

They were in a private room illuminated by candles. The rooms had a ominous green glow to it and was used as an interrogation chamber.

Clementine was strapped to a chair next to a small, round table, with the captain on the other side.

"Speak traitor. What happened to you."

Clementine smiled with a killer's look in her eyes.

"Don't you know it's rude to ask for a maiden's secrets? Huhuhu."

"I don't have time for this! Speak or you will be tortured!"

The smile left Clementine's face as she remembered unpleasant memories.

"That guy in the black armor happened."

"I'm assuming you are talking about Momon. He killey you in a fierce battle?"

"No. He toyed with me. He didn't even fight me seriously."

The captain was surprised. Not many could take down a member of the Black Scripture, let alone beat them while toying with them.

Perhaps this Momon was powerful enough to become one of their members. Some leverage to get the Raven black warrior on their side would be nice.

"Did he show you any of his secrets?"

Clementine scowed.

"Yes he was this Eld…."

Clementine did not speak more as she vomited blood, then looked down at the gaping hole that used to be her chest area. Both her lungs and her heart was completely pulverized and the hole stretched all the way down to thee top of her stomach.

Clementine looked in shock, then died.

The captain was shocked. The best magic casters in the whole Slane Theocracy made this room teleport proof. So how did someone get in here?

He only saw the reaper for a split second. However, the being would always be imprinted in his brain. What he saw was a being stronger than Zeshi Zetsumei. A being able to kill everyone and everything in the Slane Theocracy like a walk in the park.

After the split second, the reaper was gone like he never existed.

But the captain knew that he existed. Oh how he wanted to believe that what just happened was just a dream. But there was evidence to counteract that belief.

One was the mutilated body of Clementine.

The other was a single purple raven feather.