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"Talking"
'Thinking'
{Message}
*SPELL/ABILITY/MARTIAL ART*
*[METAMAGIC]*
A/N: First off sorry for the long delay between chapters. I have been in a rather, let's say, a foul mood for the last few weeks. I actually finished this chapter and wrote about 75% of chapter 15 when I started proofreading. What I learned from that is one thing... never write any story when all you feel emotion-wise is anger. It turns out to be complete shit lol... so I erased all that and started over. I think this will be much better and I still have to write the next chapter but I'm working on it. Next, I have realized some people aren't too excited with how OP I made Ainz in my fanfic and he is just mowing down everyone he faces... I basically took the opposite approach fanfic writers do with an OC... I made Ainz OP and my OC is just a regular level 100 player... she is a healer through and through... Taylar obviously knows some offensive spells but it isn't a lot... most of her offensive spells are high tier though so it kind of balances out plus even if she is just a healer she does have battle and war priest levels and she is level 100 so she can use her two wakizashi's pretty well... In Yggdrasil, she would be about a level 60-70 fighter which means she's nigh undefeatable in melee combat in this world along with being a level 100 healer so it is not like I made her defenseless... With that being said I did make Ainz very OP... If he were to fight one of the Dragon Lords one on one, doesn't matter which one... There is no chance he would lose... the only thing that would matter would be which one it was and that would determine how quickly it was defeated... the PDL stands absolutely no chance whatsoever... If Ainz didn't talk shit during the match and went all out from the start, PDL would die in a minute or less... I know that's OP but oh well, I like it lol... review reply time
lucarioDN: I know I told you I wasn't going to cross this over but I suppose it kind of already is a crossover... most of the classes and spells I have added to my fanfic are from Dungeons and Dragons so I suppose this is kind of an Overlord/D&D crossover of sorts... although, if anyone who reads this or Overlord, in general, should easily be able to tell that the leveling system in Yggdrasil was definitely based off of D&D... you can pretty much say that for most RPGs/MMOs I guess... Overlord a little more than others though because a lot of the spells that are exact copies in both are the same level they are in both... same with racial levels... D&D is the only game I've ever played with racial levels for characters and I've played a ton of RPGs and MMOs... Having all that D&D experience has allowed me to make character sheets that feel like they came straight from the Overlord canon... it helps I created a template for me to use... makes it much easier since I couldn't find a good template online for me to use
Akuma-Heika: I know I messaged you about your questions but figured I'd give a quick summary in case anyone else had the same questions... World Items have been in the game since it started... even when max level was 50... obviously some are more powerful then others and something like Downfall of Castle and Country isn't a super OP World Item and could easily have been in the game from the very start... The Holy Queen was a pretty racist ass even in the canon she only gave demi-human children any kind of sympathy so I really didn't change her much... If anyone wants to know about any of the spells I added to Rubedo or Aureole you can just message me and ask... I didn't feel like giving every new spell a description... it would have taken me forever to make those character sheets if I did
gerend: I know I sent you the passage but thought I'd say it again here... Enri said almost the exact same thing in the LNs to the chief... she just left out the fucking part but she did ask the chief if he was retarded when they had their conversation about her becoming chief
GenerationZero: Ainz and company meeting Fluder are very fast for the story arcs going by canon... good thing about fanfics is I can do it in any order or make up completely new things for them to do... I am going to cut out a lot of things I think are pointless to say in a fanfic... for instance, I already set up the Invaders of the Great Tomb arc of the story but do not expect a chapter about the workers in my fanfic... what is the point of talking about a bunch of people who are about to be killed? lol... With that being said, I am planning on saving Arche from death but here is my problem... the way I have it planned in my head is pretty fucked up if I'm being honest and I'm not sure I can really justify Ainz saving her this way since he is only -100 karma... if he was -500 like in canon I could easily justify it... anyone got a good idea how to save her if she was in the same situation that was in canon? let me know if you do... please don't suggest I save them all or just kill the other 3 quickly with Ainz and let Arche go... I honestly think my idea is awesome just really fucked up lol... Demiurge is currently working on the Holy Kingdom with Aureole's help... it will be Jaldabaoth as his finished plans like in canon just not sure if I'll kill the same people they do in canon... I'm tempted to kill Retardio in the start but I would love to write that character I think... It will not be called the Sorcerous Kingdom obviously... pretty sure I'm going to name it the Nation of Nazarick... not 100% certain on that but everyone will find out soon
Overlord-addict: I try to post every two weeks now since I am writing 2 other fanfics also but if I finish chapters sooner then that I will post them
That's all this time... Let's get to the next chapter!
Nazarick, Throne Room...
All the floor guardians (except Gargantua), Sebas, Aureole, and Rubedo were waiting in the throne room for the last two supreme beings to arrive. They had all been called here to meet with Lord Ainz and Lady Taylar but no one knew anything besides that. They assumed that Albedo knew what was going on but no one had yet to approach her. She had been just standing there, staring off in the distance with a content smile upon her face.
They had all seen Albedo happy before of course when Lord Ainz asked her and Lady Taylar to be his Queens but she had never shown so much emotion for so long as she was right now. Finally, Rubedo had to ask her sister what was going on with her. It wasn't like Albedo to not talk to her for such a long period of time.
"Sister?" Rubedo asks softly as she makes her way to Albedo
"Ahh... hello little sister, what can I do for you?" Albedo replies with a smile still on her face
"Do you know why Lord Ainz called us all here?" Rubedo asks which gets everyone else's attention on them as well
"Of course, call it a show of force if you will." Albedo says
"What do you mean 'show of force'?" she asks
"Lord Ainz and Lady Taylar will explain when they arrive." Albedo says
Rubedo and everyone else can still see the smile on her face. It never faltered and it was rather strange of Albedo. Her sister knew plenty of Albedo's smiles. She could tell how Albedo was really feeling just from the smile on her face. This was a smile she had never seen before. It looked like she was genuinely happy with no underlying meaning. Rubedo can never remember such a look on her sisters face.
"You look very happy sister. What could have you happier than when Lord Ainz asked you to be a Queen of Nazarick?" Rubedo asks her
"Oh no, I am just as happy as that day little sister. However, how would you feel if you received news just as good followed by news that was just as wonderful?" Albedo asks her sister
"I suppose I would have the same look on my face that you have had since we all arrived. I have never seen your smile so genuine or for you to smile for so long sister." Rubedo says
"You are correct. I usually try to keep myself in check, mainly in front of Demiurge, but this is a special occasion and I will allow myself to enjoy it." Albedo says
"So are you going to tell me what has you so happy?" Rubedo asks
"You see..."
*Flashback*
"I want you to have that talk with Albedo before she leaves for the Re-Estize Kingdom." Taylar replies
"You don't want to come?" Ainz asks
"What talk?" Albedo asks
"No, I'll be fine here with Narberal." Taylar says
"At least let me summon Rubedo or Sebas to stay with you." Ainz says
"Still overprotective I see. I could decapitate Fluder with a backhand probably and he is the strongest magic caster in this country and I'm a healer. I doubt you have much to worry about." she says. She gives him a kiss and leaves the room with Narberal.
"Umm... so what talk Momonga?" Albedo says
"It would be better to talk in Nazarick." Ainz says
*SILENCE* *GATE*
They step through the Gate and into Ainz, Taylar, and Albedo's bedroom. Albedo is a little confused at the sudden appearance in their bedroom if he was going to talk to her. She supposed it was one of the most secure places in all of Nazarick. Just as she was about to ask Momonga what the talk was about, he stopped her question with their lips meeting.
[CUE ADULT ACTIVITIES...(MAYBE I'LL WRITE A LEMON ABOUT IT WHO KNOWS)]
Ainz and Albedo were just getting back from cleaning themselves up in the shower. Albedo loved that Momonga watched her every time she got dressed. It made it feel like she was beautiful to him and that made her just want him more. She was curious if that was really what Taylar wanted him to talk to her about. This was the first time they had ever done this without Taylar also being there.
'I knew he was perfect. No other being could satisfy a succubus so much and retain his soul.' she thinks to herself as she watches him get ready
"Momonga?" Albedo says as she watches him put his armor on and she has to control her urge to pounce on him again.
She was genuinely concerned about devouring his soul if they made love. She knew, as a succubus, it was something that naturally happened if a partner was capable enough to please her. It usually only took a few orgasms and the succubus' partner would have his soul consumed. Momonga had certainly surpassed that limit long ago and she never felt a single speck of his soul leave his body. It was comforting to know she didn't have to hold back when it came to giving her master all the love he could ever want.
"Yes, Albedo?" Momonga replies
"Did Taylar really just tell you to come sleep with me?" Albedo asks. She was genuinely curious since this was the first time it was just them
"It wasn't as simple as that. It was just one of the things we talked about. Hmm, that kind of sounds weird... she pointed out that you desperately would like a child and the fact that Taylar and I already have Aureole so she wanted to try and give you what you want, and so do I. I think it will be difficult being a ruler and a father but I'll make it work somehow." Ainz says
Albedo is nearly in tears at this point and it's taking all she has just to keep it together. She only desired two things in her life. To marry Momonga and one day carry his child. It seemed she would be granted both her selfish desires and she was beyond happy. Ainz noticed her holding back tears and made his way over to her to embrace her.
"Maybe we should talk about the other thing we talked about to take your mind off of that." Ainz said
"I don't think you'll ever get my mind off of that Momonga. I-I-I'm just so happy!" Albedo says
"Well, Taylar also asked me an odd question. It caught me a little off guard until she explained her reason for asking." Ainz asked
"What did she ask you?" Albedo asks
"She wanted to know if I found anyone else in Nazarick attractive." he tells her
Albedo is certainly curious why Taylar would ask Momonga such a question. She then thought of a few things to herself as to why 'Are we not enough for Momonga?' 'Can even me and Taylar not make him happy?' 'I figured this day would come eventually but didn't imagine we wouldn't be enough so soon.' As Albedo has all these thoughts in her head, Ainz can see the beaming smile she had about having a child slowly turning into a frown.
"Albedo..." he grabs her chin to make sure she is looking at him in the eye "Don't think you aren't enough for me. I can see it on your face. You and Taylar are more than enough, that is not why she asked me that." he tells her
"Why would she ask you then? I know you are the ruler of Nazarick and can take as many brides as you like but I thought we would be enough at least for a little while." Albedo says
"You both are Albedo. I was perfectly happy having you two as my Queens for eternity and no one else. Taylar told me she wanted to know because she is attracted to some of the female denizens of Nazarick. She has never felt like this before in the countless places we have been and it is new to her. She could admit when a woman was beautiful but since coming here, she feels differently about some of the women of Nazarick and it has her conflicted. Like myself, she sees most of the citizens here as our children, but there are some she feels differently about. She didn't know every former member as I did. She has only ever met 10 of the others so her feelings towards the 30 she never met are different than mine." Ainz says
"Like who Momonga?" Albedo asked. Now her curiosity was in full gear. She was hoping beyond all hope that the name Shalltear would not escape Momonga lips. As she looked up at Momonga, he seemed to be hesitant to tell her. "If Taylar does not wish for me to know, I understand Momonga." she finishes
"No, I'm sure she won't mind but you cannot tell any of them. I understand full well how some of the denizens would like nothing more than for them to be the target of my or Taylar's affections. I'm honestly not sure how I feel about it yet myself. Two wives were weird enough for me to get used to, not sure how long it would take for me to get used to having seven. Especially since one of them is one of my best friends daughters." Ainz tells her
He might not have said any names yet but Albedo was a little concerned Shalltear was amongst those names. She remembers Momonga spending a lot of time with Pero and Shalltear was his creation. She knows Momonga had a few close friends in the guild though not just Pero. It could also be Tabula, Ulbert, Touch Me, Punitto-Moe, Nishikienrai, BukuBuku, or Takemikazuchi, not to mention Taylar but she created Aureole and Albedo saw how he treated Aureole. There was no way she was an option.
"Do you not see me as Tabula's daughter?" Albedo asked. She already knew the answer as to why he didn't but it might help her figure out the five other people Taylar was talking about.
"I think you already know the answer to that question Albedo. It doesn't help that Tabula distanced himself from me by the time he left. He finally came clean one day and told me why. It was stupid beyond reason but he made his choice." Ainz says
"Why would he do that?" Albedo really wants to know why her creator left her. It might bring a little closure for her and somewhat lessen her hatred for the other 39 supreme beings that left them.
"To put it plainly, jealousy. I suppose I was also partially to blame. He was, let's say, enamored with Taylar, as I'm sure you are aware since he created you and your sisters in her likeness. He didn't like that she always wanted to be in my party or wouldn't leave my side when we were going out together. I thought she was near me all the time because I saved her from her old guild members, I was oblivious to her feelings at the time. I didn't think I could ever get someone like her, but apparently, Tabula knew her feelings and didn't like it one bit." Ainz says
The closure and little bit of relief Albedo were hoping for never came. Instead, her feelings of rage just increased exponentially. To think that her creator would abandon her because Taylar would choose Momonga over him was borderline rage inducing. She secretly wished her creator would be found so she could beat him to death with her own two hands.
"Momonga, none of that is your fault..." Albedo was going to continue but was interrupted by Ainz
"I know Albedo. It just seems stupid to throw away ten years of friendship over something like that, but enough of my sob story. I suppose I never actually told you who those five people were." he says
"I believe I know of at least two Momonga. You do not need to tell me if you do not wish too." Albedo says
"No, it's fine. I trust you not to tell them. Well... all but one." he gives a small chuckle at the end realizing who one of the people is.
"I would never tell them if you do not wish me to Momonga." Albedo says with an incredibly serious expression.
"So you would keep that from your sister? I'm pretty sure you tell her everything." he laughs again "You and Rubedo remind me of when you and Taylar are left alone. It is like you have known each other since the beginning of time." Ainz says
A smile spreads across Albedo's face after he says that. She remembers the conversation she had with her sister about Momonga and the not so subtle push she was trying to give her to try and gain his affections.
"I will not tell my sister, but you and Taylar might find her more open to the idea then you think Momonga." Albedo says with a smirk
"Anyway... since you know one, I suppose I'll tell you the other four..."
*End Flashback*
"So there are five more people who may gain Lord Ainz affection sister?" Rubedo asks as a smile forms on her face.
"Possibly, Lord Ainz still wasn't so sure of the idea of having more than two wives. I still find that intriguing. I always thought someone as powerful as Lord Ainz would just require a harem for him to be satisfied. Lord Ainz is truly one of a kind sister." Albedo says
"He certainly is sister." Rubedo says remembering her first encounter with Lord Ainz on the 8th floor outside the Cherry Blossom Sanctuary.
As they are finishing up their conversation, the doors to the Throne Room swing open and Lord Ainz and Lady Taylar enter. Everyone drops to one knee, Albedo started to then stands up straight to greet Ainz and Taylar. It was still a reflex she was trying to break the habit of doing.
"Rise everyone. This isn't so much a meeting as it is a trip." Ainz was going to add that there was no need to kneel in such a situation but it would just fall on deaf ears anyway so he just saved his breath.
"All of you are aware of the Lizardmen situation correct?" Taylar asks.
"We are Lady Taylar." Albedo answers for everyone
"Good, then as you know, most demi-humans bow to those with power. So we are going to show them our power so they understand they have no choice but to accept our rule. I will give them a chance to remain free but I doubt they will be able to accomplish it." Ainz says
"You are too generous Lord Ainz." Demiurge says
"Now, what is the best way to show your power without simply killing everyone?" Ainz asks them
"I am unsure what you mean supreme one." Demiurge says
"You put on a show Demiurge. Theatrics are very handy especially to a simple-minded people like the Lizardmen. So this is what we are going to do..."
Green Claw Tribe village...
Zaryusu Shasha was successful in gathering the leaders and warriors of the other Lizardmen tribes. It was not easy for him to get all of these Lizardmen to put aside their differences and band together to fight this undead threat. He knew though, that if they did not, none of them would probably survive.
Meeting the most beautiful woman he had ever laid eyes on during his journey was certainly a shock to him. He had never even thought of a family and now he just wanted to survive this ordeal and hear her answer to his question. When the scouts returned and told him the undead were on their way, he mentally prepared himself. When the scout told him there was different undead then they had seen headed this way in much larger numbers, he didn't like the sound of that.
The undead finally broke through the treeline and he could see well over a thousand of them. By his estimation, it looked to be about three thousand. He thought gathering up over one thousand lizardmen would be more than enough to put an end to the undead but now it seemed he just led his people to their extinction.
He saw every undead covered skull to phalanges (sorry about the bad bone joke lol) in gold magic armor. Each skeleton he saw in the front rank was holding a standard with a red flag of a symbol he had never seen before. He was about to tell everyone to take their positions when a frigid wind pick up towards him and it seemed to drop the temperature thirty degrees in an instant.
"That has to be control weather, a tier 6 spell." Crusch says to him
"I have a feeling this is not going to be as easy as I thought. When did they switch out thei-" he is interrupted by Zenberu
"It looks like they are starting." he says
He takes a look at the undead and notices that they are in fact moving but they just seem to be changing formation. He assumed they would begin their attack but it looks like they are just trying to make room in the middle of their formation. When they finally stopped moving, that is when he saw them.
Standing in the middle of the undead formation was some being wearing a black cloak that completely hid his entire appearance. The only thing you could tell about him was the hellish black wings spread out wide behind him, the glowing red eyes coming from the hood, and the extremely large scythe he currently was holding in his right hand. It had a black twisted handle that was adorned with jewels of various color and the blade seemed to be made of blood.
To the right of Death was a woman with blonde hair, a strange dress, and pure white wings. She didn't have a single weapon in her hand and didn't look ready for combat what so ever. Next to her was an older looking man in a black suit and white gloves. He also held no weapon.
When he turned his attention to the left side he saw a woman standing next to him with black hair, horns, a white dress, white elbow-length gloves and a pair of black wings sprouting from her waist. Standing to her left was a woman with blonde hair, a gold-armored dress, and a gold helmet with wings coming off of it. Only one person had a weapon and it made him wonder what the hell was going on.
With Ainz and company...
Ainz stopped at the edge of the swamp and took in the Lizardmen gathered. The look on their faces was priceless and the show hadn't even begun yet. He let out a little chuckle trying not to break character and ruin the moment.
"What's so funny Ainz?" Taylar asks quietly
"Do you see the look on their faces?" he says not turning to face her so he doesn't screw this up
"Yeah, I think some of them have shit their loincloths already." Taylar says
"Well, let's get this show on the road. Taylar, Rubedo, are you ready?" Ainz asks
They both take their place on either side of him. Taylar holds her right hand in the air like she is reaching for the sun and Rubedo does the same with her left hand. As soon as their hands extend out, large white circles with blue glowing runes expand from their positions and begin spinning rapidly. Of the few experiments, Ainz was able to run so far this was by far the most beneficial in his opinion. In Yggdrasil, only one party member could cast Super-Tier magic then everyone in the party would have a ten-minute cool down on all their Super-Tier spells. It seemed in this New World that all cool downs were individual regardless if you said they were party members.
Taylar and Rubedo both had clear vials in their hands with a green liquid in them shaped like hourglasses. Ainz always cursed himself for spending so much money playing that damn machine trying to get the ring of wand mastery. It seems that in this new world all of those things he received instead were very useful. Taylar played that game just as much if not more then him so she had just as many timers, horns, trinkets, and other things that were crap in Yggdrasil but very useful here.
He ended up getting the ring, not from the game, but from Yamaiko when she turned in all her gear. It was the only thing he used from his old comrade's gear. Taylar had finally won the ring that same day and tried to give it to him as a gift. When he told her Yamaiko gave him hers, he took her ring and gave her Yamaiko's so he didn't feel like such a dick. It was the same exact ring but she seemed to be happy with how Ainz did it. After he finishes reminiscing, Taylar and Rubedo shatter their hourglasses.
*SUPER TIER MAGIC - CREATION* *SUPER TIER MAGIC - ECLIPSE*
Taylar's magic circle breaks and a freezing gust of wind rushes out over the swamp. The seconds the wave passes over the water, it freezes instantly. The temperature drops again and the Lizardmen begin pulling their frozen feet out of the ice. They scurry up the small hills and begin shivering from the sudden cold weather.
As soon as Rubedo finishes, nothing seems to happen, but right as the Lizardmen begin healing those who took damage from the cold. Darkness begins to descend on the Green Claw village. It is only the afternoon time so they all look up towards the sun and what they see, they cannot believe. Something is moving over the sun like a lid, blocking off all the rays of the sun and plunging them into darkness.
Right as the eclipse is about to set in, they look back at the beings who did this and see the one in the middle with the scythe slowly begin to raise his left hand like he is calling forth something from the underworld. To their horror, that seemed to be exactly what he was doing.
*[SILENT TRIPLE MAXIMIZE MAGIC] PLAGUE OF UNDEAD*
As Ainz finished his spell, thousands upon thousands of black skeletons began to rise from the ground and frozen swamp. He chose undead from the lowest list possible for this spell to maximize their numbers, but that didn't mean they were undead he did not like. Blackbone Skeletons were some of Ainz' favorite undead even if they were only level fifteen. Their black bones were much denser than ordinary skeletons, but his favorite thing about them was the fact that they were immune to fire as well as all the other normal undead immunities they possessed. They seemed to seep right out of the soil to come and serve their master. Before anyone could even think to count them, there was already well over three times the amount of undead that was already present.
Once they had risen, Ainz simply pointed his finger in front of him and the skeletons began marching four wide, straight out onto the frozen swamp. Ainz could hear the Lizardmen shouting instructions to prepare for battle. He couldn't wait to see their faces when they realized what he was using this amount of undead for.
When the Blackbone Skeletons reached the center of the frozen swamp, they began interlocking their bones together in a giant square. The Lizardmen could see the pile of bones getting larger by the second. In just a few minutes a large platform with steps had formed from the army of undead that was summoned (about half the size of the stone Gargantua threw in the anime). They were so perfectly interlocked together that if they had not seen what it was made of, they would never believe it if someone told them.
After the platform had been made, the gold armored skeleton standard bearers started marching towards the steps in two perfectly sync'd columns. Once they reached the base of the steps, they all made a precise ninety degree turn to face each other and saluted with their flags to make a walkway for the Supreme Overlord of Death and his companions.
Ainz starts walking down his improvised red carpet towards his platform. Everyone had already been told what to do so they quickly fell in step with him. Taylar on his right, Albedo on his left. The rest of the Guardians, including Rubedo, Aureole, and Sebas, took their positions behind the rulers of Nazarick.
Once Ainz got near the edge of the platform, he summoned three thrones behind him. He grabbed his cloak with his free left hand and quickly pulled off the item and threw it into storage in one swift motion.
'Ahh... quick change crystals are so useful! Even for something like this!' he thinks to himself
Every one of the Lizardmen was stunned by the sudden appearance of three thrones, including Zaryusu. What he did not expect was the appearance of the being in the middle with the black wings. He thought that when the being took off its cloak he would be less frightened by his appearance, but when he took in the being he felt more dread than ever.
Standing before them was a demonic angel with blood red eyes. His tan skin and black hair were the only things about him that didn't scare the daylights out of them. His armor, which couldn't really be seen at first because it looked like a black void, slowly came into focus. It was black metallic armor made of a metal that Zaryusu couldn't identify at all. It had spikes all over the armor coming from every angle imaginable. The spikes were not uniform in any way, they were all twisted and different lengths, in between the spikes were skulls and faces that seem to be stuck in an endless scream of agony or pain.
It looked like a set of complete full plate without the helmet, but Zaryusu could tell that armor was much lighter and flexible than normal full plate. When the being spread out his black demonic wings as wide as they would go, he truly looked like the Angel of Death come to pass his judgment on the Lizardmen.
Ainz took his place on the middle throne as Taylar, Albedo, and the rest of the beings of Nazarick he brought took their places on either side of them. He cast his gaze upon the Lizardmen and stuck out one finger towards their village.
*[SILENT] SUFFERING CLOUDS*
Ten black clouds made of negative energy and faces twisted in eternal torment quickly dart in the sky surrounding the village to deliver the message of the supreme being.
"WE CARRY A MESSAGE FROM THE SUPREME ONE! SEND YOUR REPRESENTATIVES FORWARD TO RECEIVE YOUR JUDGMENT. MAKE HASTE OR THE SUPREME OVERLORD OF DEATH SHALL QUICKEN YOUR DEMISE!"
Zaryusu is shaking at the message delivered by the terrifying clouds. He is brought out of his trance when his brother asks him a question.
"Will you join me, brother?" Shasurya Shasha asks
"Of course brother." Zaryusu says to him
"Please be careful." Crusch says to him
"Don't worry, we will be right back." he assures her
They started making their way towards the platform to talk with this Supreme Overlord of Death.
"Thank you for coming with me brother." Shasurya says
"Don't worry about it brother. At least this way we will only lose one village chief and a lowly warrior if they decide to kill us." Zaryusu says to him as they finally make their way to the base of the platform.
"I am the village chief of the Green Claw Tribe, Shasuryu Shasha, and this is our mightiest warrior Zaryusu Shasha." the chief tells Ainz
"Hmmm..." Ainz says and glances at Albedo
"Demiurge, it seems these lower life forms don't know the proper posture to adopt in front of a supreme being." Albedo says
*COMMAND MANTRA - PROSTRATE YOURSELVES!*
As Demiurge finishes his words, an incredible force pushes Shasurya and Zaryusu down into a bowing position in front of the platform.
"Let them raise their heads Demiurge." Ainz says
"You are permitted to gaze upon the supreme one." Demiurge says and they can feel the ability to lift their heads but still can't move any other part of their body other than trying not to be flattened into the earth like ants.
"I am Ainz Ooal Gown, Supreme Overlord of Death and Exalted King of Nazarick. I was going to make your races fall under my rule, but if this is the mightiest warrior you have. I'm not so sure it is even worth it. Demi-humans are supposed to be naturally stronger than humans but your mightiest warrior probably won't even qualify as more than an Iron ranked adventurer. Tell me, why should I spare your race?" Ainz says
He was mighty disappointed that their strongest warrior was only level 19. He could have brought the Swords of Darkness here to wipe out all of these Lizardmen and they probably wouldn't have had any trouble at all. His collector spirit, however, didn't want to wipe out an entire race, especially the white Lizardman he saw from the Red Eye tribe.
"The Lizardmen tribes are a proud and brave race. I know that we can sho-" Shasuryu's words are cut off by his head slamming back into the ground.
"Address the supreme one appropriately or you shall suffer for eternity worm!" Demiurge says to them
"It is fine Demiurge. I have already heard enough from them. I will make this simple Green Claw Village Chief. I will give you a chance at freedom. If you succeed, I will leave the Lizardmen alone for all time. If you fail, you will submit to our rule." Ainz says
"We surrender supreme one." Shasuryu says
"I thought you were a proud and brave race and you give up so easily. All I see is a coward with no bravery what so ever. I will return in two hours. If you can cause a single wound to the Champion of Nazarick, I will leave you alone forever. It doesn't matter if it is one of you attacking or all of you. Just one wound and I will leave you in peace. Just know that any who challenge the Champion of Nazarick will perish. Enjoy those two hours Lizardmen." Ainz says
He stands up from his throne and opens a Gate back to the fake Nazarick. As Taylar, Albedo, and everyone else makes their way back through the Gate, they give some last words of encouragement, or insults in some cases, to the Lizardmen. As the last of them disappear, the thrones vanish from the platform, the platform of skeletons sink back into the frozen swamp, the standard bearers return to their previous spots in the formation and continue to stand ever vigilant waiting for the Champion of Nazarick to arrive.
After they all arrive back at the fake Nazarick, Ainz makes his way farther into the building. That is when he notices something that wasn't here last time he talked to Cocytus.
"Umm... what is that?" he points to what looks like a throne made out of the bones of various races.
"I knew you were coming here supreme one and there was no throne for you to sit upon so I built one for you. I am just sorry I could not finish one for each of your Queens." Demiurge says
'This throne is a little creepy but pretty fitting for someone who likes the name Supreme Overlord of Death.' Ainz thinks to himself
"I had no idea you could build things like this Demiurge. It is very impressive." Ainz says
"I know it is not as magnificent as you deserve Lord Ainz but your servant is humbled by your words of praise." Demiurge replies
"Not that I don't admire your craftsmanship Demiurge but your not making mine out of bones are you?" Taylar asks him
It was true she was impressed with his craftsmanship, in that, she was not lying, but she definitely didn't want to sit on a pile of bones. It was giving her creepy goosebumps just seeing that thing right now.
"I would never dream of having the Supreme Being of Life sit on a throne of death. I felt it appropriate for Lord Ainz title, my Queen. I am sculpting yours out of white marble and Overseer Albedo's out of black, but I am not as confident a sculptor as I am a craftsman so I am taking my time to make sure it is fit for you supreme one." Demiurge tells her
"I'm sure it will be perfect Demiurge." Taylar says
'I'd like to sit down but I'd feel like an ass sitting while Taylar and Albedo have nowhere to sit. Oh, I an idea!' got Ainz thinks to himself
"Cocytus, Shalltear, come here for a moment." Ainz says and both guardians kneel before him
"Yes, Lord Ainz" they both say
"You both wish for a punishment even though I have told you it is unnecessary. I believe this is the perfect opportunity for your punishment. Shalltear, stand to the right of the throne, Cocytus on the left if you will." Ainz says and they both get into position
"Good, now, get down on all fours facing the wall."
'Not sure how much of a punishment this will be for Cocytus but I'm sure Shalltear will dislike this immensely.' Ainz thinks
Ainz takes Taylar's hand and guides her over to Cocytus. He motions for her to sit down. He goes back to Albedo to do the same thing. He notices that Albedo realizes what Shalltear's punishment will be and she has a big smile on her face. Ainz leads her to Shalltear and she happily sits on her back, making sure to wiggle her ass on Shalltear to get comfortable. Then Ainz takes his seat, it is surprisingly comfortable for a throne made out of bones. Demiurge has some real skill making furniture.
"Lord Ainz?" Albedo asks
"What is it Albedo?" he says
"I don't recall there being someone with the title Champion of Nazarick. May I ask who you were talking about Lord Ainz?" Albedo says to him
Albedo had asked the question everyone wanted to know, even Taylar. When they talked about this, he simply said he was going to have someone fight them under the same conditions but never said who was going to do the fighting.
"Of course, that would be me." he says to them
"But Lord Ainz! We cannot put you in any dang-" Demiurge is cut off by Ainz
"Do you honestly believe a group of people, who at the highest level are 19, can do harm to me Demiurge?"
"No Lord Ainz, I simply do not wish any harm to come to you no matter how slight the possibility." Demiurge says
"I am fighting the Lizardmen regardless, and alone. I need to test my scythe and see if I get the same results with the Lizardmen that I do with other races. Although, I suppose naming myself the Champion of Nazarick probably isn't a good idea. A tournament sounds good but I don't want you attacking each other."
'Oh I know!' Ainz has a light bulb moment in the middle of his rambling
"We will do it how we always did in the guild. We shall put it to a vote. Everyone in Nazarick shall vote for the one person they feel deserves the title. We shall exclude myself, Taylar, and Albedo from the vote and we will decide on the winner if there is a tie. Any objections to this?"
"No supreme one." they all say
"Good, now let's see what they Lizardmen are up to." Ainz says as he brings the remote viewing mirror in front of him.
Ainz watches the meeting between the village chiefs of the Lizardmen and listens in to their plans. It seems he is going to be fighting all the village chiefs minus the white one. This works out great in his plan. The white Lizardmen was the one he certainly didn't want to kill. He hadn't seen any other white Lizardmen.
After watching the meeting he goes from place to place in the village seeing how everyone else is reacting to his challenge. They all seem to share at least one emotion, fear. It seems his theatrics paid off just as well as he assumed they would. After looking around some more, he came across a sight he definitely didn't want Aureole, Aura, or Mare to witness and ceased his use of the mirror. Now he just needed to wait the rest of the time he gave the Lizardmen.
Two hours later at the Green Claw Tribe Village...
Two hours past in the blink of an eye for Zaryusu. The Lizardmen warriors who were going to partake in this battle were already assembled near the front gate. They numbered just over three hundred. It seemed a bit much for Zaryusu to take on a single enemy. He figured most of them would just in the way of each other having only one target to attack. Even his brother tried making this point but eventually, they gave in to the logic of being able to overwhelm the enemy and someone would get a wound in to end the fight.
They were all covered in warpaint, cheering each other on, but Zaryusu could see the uneasiness in their expressions. He didn't fault them for that. After that display earlier, he was doubtful of their success even if it was against one opponent. The champion of a being of that magnitude earlier had to be something from a nightmare.
The only war of words they were able to win at was sending the younger warriors back to the village so they could live on. If over three hundred was too many already, over five hundred was just completely unnecessary. Zaryusu knew it had to be close to time, but when he looked over at the undead army, they were still standing as still as when their Overlord left.
"Hey, Zaryusu. At least it looks like everyone is in good spirits." Zenberu says to him snapping him out of his thoughts.
"It seems that way. Hopefully, they can keep that spirit after we start the battle." Zaryusu replies
Just as Zenberu is about to say something else, the skeletons across the swamp begin stomping and banging their weapons on their shields in perfect sync. It sounds like they are signaling the arrival of the Champion of Nazarick.
"Warriors! Let's make our ancestors proud! Advance!" Shasuryu says to everyone and they begin their advance out of the gate towards their enemy.
A purple and black oval opens near the other end of the swamp, and out steps, the being known as Ainz Ooal Gown followed by three of the women that were on the platform with him earlier. The one with white wings, the one with black wings, and the golden one who has a sword drawn and is standing behind the other three. The aura radiating off her weapon looks like it is crushing the water beneath her.
All the Lizardmen slowed their advance at the sight of four beings. They assumed the Champion of Nazarick would be a single being like he told them earlier. They started to quietly talk amongst themselves about the new developments.
"If there is four of them we must change strategies quickly." Shasuryu says to the chiefs around him
"We just need to split into four groups, each with a chief at the lead and pick one to attack each." Zenberu says
"We might still just want to concentrate on one of them. We only need to cause a wound." Zaryusu says
"Don't worry Lizardmen." Ainz shouts from the other end of the swamp. "None of the three with me will be participating in our battle. It will be me against all of you. As much as I would enjoy watching one of them decimate you, I need you to be part of my experiment for today. Just know that any who step through that gate will perish. Some of you, for eternity." he finishes
Shasuryu notices he isn't wearing his cloak and doesn't have that weapon in his hand either. Now would be the perfect time to charge before he could equip all of his gear.
"FOR THE ANCESTOR'S!" he yells out and the warriors in the front charge right at Ainz
"Excuse me, ladies, this should only take a moment." Ainz tells them and begins walking towards the charging Lizardmen. "Seems I'll have to get rid of some of the trash quickly to make this more interesting." he finishes to no one in particular. Then all of a sudden, he vanishes from in front of the Lizardmen.
*[SILENT] DIMENSIONAL MOVE*
As the Lizardmen are looking around for their target, the ones in the front hear a scream from behind them. They all turn around to see Ainz Ooal Gown standing right in the middle of their formation. A Lizardman bleeding from multiple small bleeding wounds all over his body as he stares up at him in sheer terror.
"Don't worry, you are about to die a quicker death then the plague that just infected you from my armor's spikes." Ainz tells the slowly decaying Lizardman at his feet. He looks around and sees most of the Lizardmen closing in on him. He smirks knowing they are just charging towards their deaths.
*AURA OF DESPAIR - LEVEL 5*
Every Lizardman within fifty feet of Ainz drops dead on the spot in the swamp. The sudden burst of his oppressive aura even stopped those farther away not caught in the instant death effect in their tracks at the magnitude of power he just released. It seems even his companions were impressed by the display based on their quick dialogue.
"Is that Lord Ainz true power?" Albedo asks Taylar
"No, that is just his aura of despair that caused that." Taylar says to her smiling to herself
"It was rather... intimidating." Rubedo says with a smile on her face.
"You seem excited from the smile on your face sister." Albedo couldn't help but comment
"I've never felt... well... intimidated before." Rubedo responds while Taylar just keeps smiling at their conversation.
Ainz can see the stunned look on all the Lizardmen faces and just wants to laugh. He just killed about 200 Lizardmen in an instant but it didn't affect him at all. He was trying his hardest not to laugh since it looked like every Lizardman just shit its pants.
'Time to keep the show moving along. Let's see if I can intimidate them even more.' he thinks to himself.
He reaches into a void of nothingness just floating off to his right and slowly pulls out his scythe. Once he pulls it fully out of his inventory, he spins it around like it was nothing but a twig in his hand and gives an unnerving smile to the chief with the slingshot standing near the swamp elemental. Suddenly, he vanishes from sight again
*[SILENT] DIMENSIONAL MOVE*
Everyone hears a scream come from the back lines and they turn to see a scythe cut through the swamp elemental like paper along with the chief from the Small Fang Tribe. They see the chief's body instantly start to decay at it heads towards the ground. Before it can fully land in the swamp, the body is already nothing but ash.
Ainz jumps down the line of ranged attackers right into the middle of a group of Lizardmen with slingshots and throwing spears. He grabs the bottom of his scythe with both hands to maximize the reach and spins around in two quick motions killing every Lizardman with ten feet of him. Their bodies turning to ash almost instantly after being killed by him.
Ainz deftly and quickly makes his way down the line of ranged attackers, slaying them instantly with just one swing of his scythe until he is face to face with Shasuryu. Being the highest level divine caster, Shasuryu was supposed to be healing those injured in the battle but all of the Lizardmen were dying with just one attack from the being known as Ainz Ooal Gown. Just as Shasuryu brought his weapon up to strike Ainz and the other warriors were closing in on him, he disappeared from in front of him again. They looked around and saw him standing in his original position staring at the handle of his scythe.
"Well, seems like it doesn't matter what race or species they are. The only thing this weapon cares about is level. The higher the level, the stronger the soul, the more it absorbs towards transformation." Ainz tells the three around him.
"Does that mean your experiment is over love?" Albedo asks
"Yes and no. There are still people alive. I'll remedy that quickly since they decided to bunch up." Ainz tells her
*DIMENSIONAL MOVE*
Ainz appears directly in the center of the remaining Lizardmen ready to end this quick experiment.
"It was a nice try, but we will end this here." Ainz says
*[WIDEN MAGIC] - CRY OF THE BANSHEE*
All of the remaining Lizardmen suddenly just dropped over dead on the spot. Ainz could hear the screams and cries of some of the women of the Lizardmen tribe seeing their loved ones killed right in front of them. The only one Ainz cared to look at was the white Lizardman chief from the Red Eye Tribe. She was the only remaining chief left and Ainz knew she would do what he wanted if he returned Zaryusu to life. Well, he'd have Taylar do it but that is beyond the point.
"Crusch Lulu." Ainz points right at her "You are the last remaining chief. Come and speak with me about the future of your people." he begins walking back towards Taylar, Albedo, and Rubedo. "Taylar, you know what to do once she agrees right?" Ainz asks her
"Raise dead on the monk, resurrection on the shaman, and true resurrection on the traveler right?" she replies.
Ainz just nods his head and turns back to see if Crusch followed him as he commanded. Not to his surprise, she is almost too them. Once she gets within fifteen feet of Ainz, she drops to her knees and bows her head
"I have come as instructed supreme one." she says
"What do the Lizardmen tribes seek Crusch Lulu?" Ainz asks
"We only wish for peace and prosperity supreme one." she replies
"That is an easy thing to grant under our rule, but we all know peace and prosperity are not enough for everyone." he tells her
"I am unsure what you mean supreme one." Crusch responds
"Come now, I know you are not stupid. There will always be those that are greedy or deceitful. I know just the person to look out for that sort of thing in the Lizardmen village." he tells her
"No one would dare do that supreme one." Crusch replies
"I hope you don't take me for a fool. There are always those who think like that. All I need you to do is look out for those that plot rebellion and I will return your precious Zaryusu to you." Ainz tells her
"You can bring the dead back to life?!" Crusch says
"Of course we can, but if you betray us. The resurrection spell used on him will end and he will die again. So what do you say Crusch? It is only a one time offer." Ainz finishes
It didn't take long for Crusch to come up with her answer.
"I agree supreme one." Crusch says
"Very good, we will give you some additional help. You are to stay as one tribe. You and Zaryusu shall be the chiefs, Shasuryu will help you both, and Zenberu will help train your military along with Zaryusu. You shall have one week to start to get things organized then we will return and see where you need help. Now, Taylar if you would please." Ainz says
Taylar makes her way over to where the three she needs to resurrected were located. Luckily, Ainz didn't kill any of them with his scythe. Taylar is pretty certain there is nothing anyone can do about bring back those whose soul is devoured by Ainz' scythe. Taylar begins pointing at the three bodies in the order they suggested earlier. Ainz wanted to know the difference between the three since people can turn to ash by being raised from tier 5 raise dead.
*RAISE DEAD* *RESURRECTION* *TRUE RESURRECTION*
'So Raise Dead you lose ten levels, Resurrection you lose five levels, and True Resurrection you lose no levels. It seems Zenberu will need rest before he can function properly, Shasuryu just seems a little groggy, and Zaryusu looks completely fine like he could start combat right now. Very good to know, especially since I didn't have to try this experiment on someone from Nazarick.' Ainz thinks to himself while Taylar is raising the three Lizardmen.
"I am leaving one hundred of my undead for the security of your village. This wand will control them and they will not attack unless ordered to or to defend themselves. Inform the rest of your Lizardmen what is to come in the future." Ainz says and tosses the wand to Crusch.
*GREATER GATE*
Rubedo casts the tier 10 transportation spell so the army can march through in formation. Ainz and company follow right behind and head back to Nazarick having accomplished their goal with the Lizardmen.
Re-Estize capital, Valencia Palace...
The members of Blue Rose were walking through the palace on their way to Princess Renner's room. Normally, Lakyus and anyone visiting the princess would be dressed up as Lakyus was for breakfast this morning with the princes, but Blue Rose had been called for just after lunch to come as soon as possible. So they were all on their way to meet the princess full equipped for battle minus the weapons.
Lakyus informed the maid at the door who they were and she quickly knocked on the door and introduced them to the princess. When Lakyus entered she saw Princess Renner getting up to greet them and her puppy, I mean bodyguard, Climb standing behind her.
"Thank you for coming so quickly Lakyus." Renner says to her
"It is no problem. Why did you need to see us so soon? We just discussed our plans this morning, and I only just got done filling everyone else in on it." Lakyus says to her
"That is why it is urgent. We have to change our plans and go after them tonight." Renner says to the stunned Lakyus.
Taking down Eight Fingers was going to be difficult to begin with, but having to change plans at the last minute made it near impossible. Lakyus couldn't see how this would get pulled off so quickly.
"I don't mean to sound like a defeatist, but I think that might be impossible." Lakyus tells Renner
"You're right. Taking down all Eight Branches will be impossible having to attack tonight. However, we are going to take out their three most important branches tonight. If we can succeed, I believe it will be near impossible for them to recover. If they do recover, it will likely take them years to do so." Renner tells them
"While I'm confident in my roses, how are we suppose to take down three locations with just the five of us?" Lakyus asks
"I have some help for you. Some of it is already here and ready to go, and hopefully, the Marquis will come through with him getting you another Adamantite Adventurer team to help you with your end." Renner tells them
"I thought Red Drop was in the Draconic Kingdom? How would they get here by tonight?" Gagaran says
"You guys don't know that there is a third Adamantite Adventurer team in the Kingdom now?" Renner asks
"We actually haven't been to the guild in a few days so if it happened recently we wouldn't have heard about it." Evileye says
"They call themselves The Forsaken." Tia and Tina say at the same time
Everyone in the room turns their heads towards the twin ninjas.
"What? Assass- I mean ninjas always gather intelligence." Tia says
"So what do you know about this new team and why didn't you say something earlier?" Lakyus asks
"No one asked and it never came up." Tina just shrugs "As far as what I know, they were the ones who handled the graveyard incident in E-Rantel. From what I gathered, the leader of their group Momon subjugated the Wise King of the Forest. They helped defend Carne Village from an army of demi-humans, and recently returned with fully intact corpses of a cockatrice, monstrous centipede, and a greater basilisk."
"I also heard the two casters in their group can cast tier 4 magic. They recently went to the empire and were trying to be recruited by Fluder Paradyne to move to the empire and have their arcane caster become his apprentice. Some also say they were adventurers were they came from but no one knows what country they are from. When they first arrived in E-Rantel, their female warrior Ariel, threw a man twice her size across an inn like he was a bag of feathers." Tia adds after her sister is done
"That is a lot to take in at once. Is that everything?" Lakyus asks
"Well, not really. We still haven't told you all the names, their appearance, etc but those are the main points." Tina says
"We can talk about all that later. What help do you have that is already here?" Lakyus asks Renner
"Marquis Raeven has agreed to lend his group of ex-adventurers to raid the slave trading area for us. Also, the Warrior Captain Gazef Stronoff and his band of mercenaries have agreed to raid the drug warehouse for us. I believe they should be able to handle those two areas for us with little problem." Renner says
"I certainly agree that they can handle those tasks, but that leaves the obvious question. What are we suppose to do?" Lakyus asks her
"The reason we have to do this tonight is that something has changed Eight Fingers schedule. I'm not sure what it was but we might have got lucky or very unlucky depending on your view. Blue Rose will have the hardest job of all which is why we are trying to get your more help of your level. Something has caused the members of Six Arms to gather in one location. We need you to take out the Six Arms if you can. Obviously alive if possible, but don't put your lives in danger to capture them." Renner says to them
"Most of them, if not all of them, are the equivalent of an Adamantite ranked adventurer and you want us to take them on six versus five?" Evileye says
"From what I've heard, only three of them are actually around Adamantite level. The rest of them should be no problem for you but that is why we are trying to get that other team here so it won't be a problem at all. I wish we had the time to wait for them to arrive but this might be our only chance to take out Eight Fingers. Unless we want to wait years for another opportunity like this to arise. Getting Intel this good isn't easy to come by." Renner says
'Well, it is but no one needs to know about the Shadow Demon's Lord Demiurge allowed me to use. Even my friend Lakyus, an adamantite level cleric can't sense the one only a few feet from her.' the Golden Princess thinks to herself
"What time do you expect them to arrive? Should I plan on not having their help?" Lakyus asks
"The Marquis sent for them on floating boards so they will arrive as soon as possible. I believe they should arrive not long after you reach your destination but just plan as though you won't have their assistance just in case." Renner says to her
"Taking on all of Six Arms at once will be tricky, but I think we can handle it. Now, here is what we are going to do..." Lakyus says
Six Arms Fortress...
Sebas was almost at the address he was told to come to hand over Tsuare. Tsuare was obviously not with him. Neither he nor either of the supreme beings intended on giving these wretches anything but pain and death. He looked around and didn't see anyone else near so he approached the gate. He saw a man walking towards the gate right as he reached it.
"You're right on time. Come this way." he says
Sebas wishes he could just bash this fools head in and kill everyone in this place. Unfortunately for Sebas, he was given strict orders to only kill the members of Six Arms and leave the rest for Shalltear. Who would take his place once the Six Arms were dealt with? He could at least feel good knowing he took out the head of the scum who prayed on the innocent and weak.
"This old man started all this trouble? This hardly seems worth getting all of us involved in his death." Malmvist says to everyone
"We are all here to put on a show and let everyone know what happens when you mess with Eight Fingers so shut your trap "Thousand Kills." Zero says to him
"I do like putting on a good show, but I doubt this old man will last long enough for me to get a turn." Edstrom says
"So where is the girl old man? You took our property and we want it back." Zero says to him
"Oh no, you misunderstand the reason for my visit. I am not here to hand over Tsuare. I am here to punish you for damaging the property of the supreme beings." Sebas tells him
Everyone in the place starts laughing at Sebas. At least they got a good laugh before the slaughter begins.
"You couldn't last ten seconds with me let alone anyone else here. How are you going to punish anyone old man?" Zero says arrogantly
"Luckily for you and the other members of Six Arms, your deaths will be swift since I'm on a time table. Your guests and friends, however..." Sebas motions to the others present "their fates will be much more horrifying so you should be glad."
"Enough old man! I'll end you right here! Come panther, come falcon..." Zero starts
"Oh you need to power up, I suppose I can wait for that." Sebas says
Zero continues calling his shamanic tattoos, gathering all his power into his most powerful martial arts attack.
"What pathetic undead are you suppose to be?" Sebas asks the obvious undead caster
"Davernoch, the undead king and when he finishes you, I'll have fun making your corpse undead." he replies
"Undead King? That title is far beyond your reach!" Sebas says as Zero finishes his power-up
*SINGLE STRIKE KILL*
Zero hits him with all the force he can possibly muster. He normally would never go to these lengths to kill anyone let alone some random old man, but this old man had it coming running his mouth like that. The impact is so great, a dust cloud forms in the aftermath of him making contact with Sebas. Zero has a huge grin on his face until the cloud clears and Sebas is standing there, untouched and unmoved.
He quickly gets a look of complete confusion right before Sebas' knee contacts the front of his face and completely caves it in, killing him instantly. Before anyone can react to what just happened, Sebas sends a roundhouse kick to the face of the "undead king" and his head explodes in a cloud of red mist.
He quickly kept his momentum going with a right cross to Malmvist and spinning heel kick to the head of Peshurian, both of them losing their heads instantly. Edstrom finally realized what just happened only to be hit in the temple with an elbow. Everything in her skull spraying out the left side right onto Succulent's face before Sebas upper-cutted his head off with his left fist.
Having killed all of Six Arms in three seconds and not getting any blood on himself made Sebas beam with a little pride. The hysterical screams of the patrons brought him out of his revelry quicker than he wanted. It ended up being good timing as a gate opened behind him and Shalltear along with six Vampire Brides arrived to take his place. (A/N: Vampire Brides are Clementine and the Pleiades with data crystals that change their appearance minus Narberal Gamma)
"My part is done, I shall take the bodies back to Nazarick as instructed by Lord Ainz." Sebas says to Shalltear
"Enjoy yourself Sebas, I know I will." Shalltear says with a sadistic smile looking at all the fresh meat she gets to play with. "Vampire Brides..." she turns to them "have fun."
Shalltear and the Vampire Brides disappear to everyone around but that is because the only ones that might be capable of detecting their speed were killed by Sebas. Blood started spraying, heads were rolling on the ground, limbs were being sliced off, and screams of pain and agony tore through the fortress inside the capital. In less than three minutes, every person who came to watch the show were lying in pieces, in pools of their own fluids.
"I do enjoy mindless slaughter..." Shalltear grins wickedly "Now, to wait for our guests to arrive and give them a proper welcome."
Outside Six Arms Fortress fifteen minutes after Shalltear arrived...
Blue Rose arrived at their designated location a couple minutes before the attack was to begin. Tia and Tina quickly dashed off into the shadows to scout the perimeter. They returned a minute later with some rather confusing Intel for Lakyus.
"There is no perimeter security or guards at the gate, evil boss." Tia says to Lakyus
"I can't imagine Six Arms being so arrogant they wouldn't have perimeter security. I wonder if Renner's Intel was incorrect?" Lakyus says
"Should we scout the inside evil boss?" Tina asks her
"No, let's go in together. I have a bad feeling about this. Tia, pick the lock, everyone else, usual formation." Lakyus says and draws her sword
Tia picks the lock and the rest of Blue Rose quietly makes their way into the fortress. All the torches down the long pathway seem to have been put out which is greatly aiding in their stealth. They all see a large illuminated area a couple hundred feet in front of them. Once it comes into view, they see absolutely nothing as they expected. The area is just as it was described to them, but instead of the members of Six Arms being present, it looks like a small girl in a white lace dress, white lace gloves, white lace hat, and a white veil covering her face.
Blue Rose doesn't keep up much on fashion with the exception of Lakyus but it looks like this little girl is wearing the most expensive wedding outfit they had ever seen. Not only was she completely out of place, but the amount of blood in the area was enough to almost make even the veteran adventurers from Blue Rose gag. The little girl turned to them when they were still a few hundred feet away and addressed them like they were standing in a well-lit room and not hiding in the shadows.
"Ahh... more guests. What brings you to this lovely feasts tonight?" Shalltear asks in their direction
"We could ask you the same little girl. What are you doing in a place like this?" Lakyus asks
"Ohh... well, you see, they messed with something they don't understand. I was just here having a little fun pretty girl hehe~" Shalltear giggles at the end towards Lakyus
"Who is they? You mean Six Arms?" Gagaran asks
"Hmmm... that might be their name, let me ask my newest Vampire Bride. Clementine, come here dear." Shalltear says
Everyone in Blue Rose immediately gets into a fighting stance. They all know exactly who Clementine is. She is wanted for countless murders of fellow adventurers. They all see someone who certainly looks like Clementine exit the building along with five other similar-looking women. They all had a distinct look to their faces but other then that all looked the same. Clementine makes her way up to Shalltear and bows her head.
"Yes, mistress?" Clementine asks
"Is some group called Six Arms responsible for this?" Shalltear asks already knowing the answer
"No, mistress. Zuranon is the group that tried to control you, mistress." Clementine answers like she is supposed to
"Well, there ya go~ No Six Arms here ladies. Although, three of you would make very pretty Vampire Brides. What do you say Lakyus? Tia? Tina? Would you like to serve me for eternity? I promise it will be a very pleasurable experience~" Shalltear asks them with a seductive tone to her voice
"H-H-How do you know our names, vampire?!" Lakyus asks
"I am to a vampire what a skeleton is to an Elder Lich pretty girl, so address me appropriately. As far as your names go, my darling little Clementine filled me in on all the pretty girls in this Kingdom I can have as my brides." Shalltear says
"We won't let you have anyone from this kingdom to do with as you wish, vampire!" Lakyus says to Shalltear
"I am Countess Elizabeth Bathory de Ecsed, but you may call me The Blood Countess. Just because you are going to die doesn't mean we can't keep up the proper etiquette here. If any of you survive, I'm sure your good friend Evileye can tell you all about True Vampires." Shalltear says and grins
"Enough talk! Prepare to die monster!" Lakyus yells
"Oh, I think you misunderstand..." Shalltear says then disappears from sight.
Lakyus feels a gust of wind pass her right side and turns her head to see what the hell it was. As soon as she turns her head, she feels a gust of wind pass her left side. When she turns back towards the front, The Blood Countess is standing back in her position and looks like she is licking two of her fingers.
"The pretty ones always taste better. That big one you got taste like shit." Shalltear says
Lakyus turns to look at Gagaran and she has a blank look on her face. Suddenly, her head slides right off her shoulders and her body falls to the ground. Before Lakyus can scream, she hears two thumps from behind her. She turns around and sees Tina's head laying on the ground next to her crumpled body.
"We need to leave! Both of you to me!" Evileye screams
"Oh, go ahead. I want you to see how futile your attempts to flee will be." Shalltear says
"W-W-What the hell?! I can't teleport us out of here!" Evileye says to Lakyus and Tia when they get to her
"Dimensional Lock will do that to you hehe~ Now that you understand your fate, time to end this my pretty roses~" Shalltear says
Shalltear and her Vampire Brides take their positions to play with the remaining members of Blue Rose. The three remaining members of Blue Rose take up defensive stances and are looking around for a way out of this death trap. Right before Shalltear and her brides' charge, something lands between The Blood Countess and Blue Rose. It kicks up an enormous dust cloud that no one can see through. When the dust clears there are two warriors standing in front of Blue Rose and they see two more people slowly descend to stand next to the warriors.
"Looks like we aren't too late." Momon says and looks to the remaining members of Blue Rose. "Blue Rose, we are the Adamantite adventurer team The Forsaken. We will distract them while you get your sisters and escape."
"Oh, mighty Lord Momon. Fancy meeting you here after all this time." Shalltear says to him
"You!" Momon points his greatsword right at her "I will get my revenge on you for what you did!" he yells to sell his point
"Oh poor Momon, you should have heard your people screaming for you to come to save them~ It was delightful to hear~" Shalltear says to him
"Enough talk monster! Prepare to die!" Momon says and charges right at Shalltear while Ariel, Bella, and Nabe engage the Vampire Brides.
Lakyus and Evileye were both about to scream for them to run away because they stood no chance against such enemies but before they could they saw, even if they could barely follow the movements, Momon trading blows with The Blood Countess like they were of similar power levels. Even the other three members of his team were each engaging two Vampire Brides at once and holding their own. Momon and the Blood Countess were so evenly matched that they were having a conversation in the midst of their melee.
"Oh, Lord Momon, you certainly have gotten stronger~ Why don't you just leave those three with you and join me~ I'm sure we would have much more fun together~" Shalltear grins
Lakyus isn't certain but she thinks she just felt a god's level of killing intent come from the warrior in The Forsaken known as Ariel towards the vampire Momon is fighting.
'Shalltear thinks she's funny going off script like that. I should teach her a lesson and let my axe slip through her neck!' Albedo thinks after hearing Shalltear
"Why did you come here, Liz?!" Momon says
"Don't you call me that! Your favorite death cult tried to control me again. I am here for the idol and I will leave." As Shalltear finishes saying that, each side jumps back into formations again. The Forsaken blocking Blue Rose from attack and Shalltear in front of her Vampire Brides.
"You have four hours to return my idol to the town square, or I will do to this country what I did to your last one. Bye bye Mr. Momon~" Shalltear says and a circle appears around her and the Vampire Brides covered in arcane runes.
"Shit, teleportation magic." Momon says and lunges forward but it is too late and The Blood Countess and her Vampire Brides disappear from sight.
Momon turns around and walks up to Blue Rose.
"You are Lady Lakyus correct? I am Momon, leader of The Forsaken. I'm sorry we didn't get here in time to save your friends. Do you need help bringing them back?" he asks Lakyus
"N-N-No, I can cast tier 5 raise dead. Wait, does that mean your healer can cast tier 5 magic?" Lakyus asks Momon
"Oh, no she cannot. She can only cast up to tier 4 but we have a wand from our home that we salvaged that has four charges of raise dead and she can use the wand. I was unaware you could cast tier 5 magic, that is quite impressive." he says to her
"Thank you... it seems like you knew that monster. How is that possible?" Lakyus asks him
"That is a long story and I believe one the Marquis and Princess would probably also like to hear so why don't we talk about it back at the palace?" he says
"Let me just get my other team members and we will follow you." Lakyus says
"Mr. Momon, I think you will want to see this." Nabe says to him and points towards the north
"What the hell is that?!" Evileye says
"The Blood Fountain..." he says
"What's the Blood Fountain?" Lakyus asks
"Notice anything different around you?" Momon asks
Everyone looks around and Bella points it out.
"All the blood is gone from here." she says
They all look around and see it is true. All the blood that was filling the area is completely gone and a giant, swirling, wall of blood was encasing part of the city. Anyone with a good guess would know it was centered on the town square were the Blood Countess told them to deliver her idol.
"Let's head back to the palace. We only have four hours." Momon says
Nazarick, Throne Room, right after conquering the Lizardmen...
Normally for an audience in the throne room, there would be scores of various beings, but this particular audience was only with the rulers of Nazarick, Yuri Alpha, and the three maids assigned to the rulers of Nazarick for the day. The only other beings present were currently kneeing at the base of the throne, getting ready to head out into the world again.
"Swords of Darkness, it has been a while since I have seen you in those old clothes of yours." Ainz says to them
"Yes Lord Ainz. I have grown rather fond of the dresses so graciously given to me by Lady Taylar." Ninya replies
"You will only need to wear those old rags for two days then you can get properly dressed again, little angel." Taylar says to Ninya which always makes her blush slightly at the name Lady Taylar has given her
"You remember the plan we talked about correct?" Albedo asks
"Yes Lady Albedo, we have all remembered what you said. We will not fail you I promise, my Queen." Ninya says
"Good, Mare spent a great deal of time creating that fake dungeon. Give the guards or adventurers guild good enough directions to find it but be vague enough that they have to search a little for it. We added old empty chests to account for your gear when you get back to town and equip it. I look forward to seeing you at the adventurers guild again Swords of Darkness." Ainz says and dismisses them
"You think they will be fine all the way over there as their first assignment?" Taylar asks
"It's not like they will be there long. Just long enough to spread the story and "rest" then they will be headed back to E-Rantel. If you are that worried I can have Aureole keep an eye on them after she teleports them." Ainz says to Taylar
"No they will be fine, but thank you." Taylar says
"Alright, let's get ready to head back to E-Rantel." Ainz says to them
And there is Chapter 14... hope you enjoyed it and welcome back Swords of Darkness... Instead of posting all four of their new character sheets... I'm going to post Ninya and Peter's below and I will add Dyne and Lukrut's at the end of the next chapter... I was going to do a side story of their training in depth but I think I'd just end up turning into athiestbasementdragon with a bunch of side stories lol... not a dig on him either, I love all his stories... thanks for reading see you next chapter!
Ninya the Spellcaster
Racial Levels:
⦁ Aasimar (10)
⦁ Cherub (5)
Job Levels:
⦁ Wizard (15)
⦁ High Wizard (8)
Total Level: 38
Karma: Neutral Good +100
Approximate Status:
HP 30
MP 60
Phy Atk 15
Phy Def 25
Agility 25
Mag Atk 50
Mag Def 50
Resistance 50
Special Ability N/A
Racial Traits
⦁ Cherub levels count towards spell casting levels
⦁ Critical Hit Immunity
⦁ Dark Vision
⦁ Disease Immunity
⦁ Mind-Affecting Immunity
⦁ Paralysis Immunity
⦁ Petrification Immunity
⦁ Poison Immunity
Magic
Tier 1 known spells
⦁ Alarm, Magic Arrow, Sleep, Quick March, Mage Armor, Ray of Enfeeblement, Reinforce Armor, Detect Magic
Tier 2 known spells
⦁ Acid Arrow, Web, Silence, Charm Person, Draconic Power
Tier 3 known spells
⦁ Fireball, Fly, Nondetection
Tier 4 known spells
⦁ Grand Fireball
Skills/Abilities
⦁ Magical Aptitude
Metamagic Feats:
⦁ Maximize Magic, Silent Magic, Twin Magic
Peter Mauk
Racial Levels:
⦁ Aasimar (10)
⦁ Throne (2)
Job Levels:
⦁ Swordsage (10)
⦁ Master of Nine (4)
⦁ Knight (10)
Total Level: 36
Karma: Neutral Good +100
Approximate Status
HP 40
MP 10
Phy Atk 40
Phy Def 45
Agility 20
Mag Atk 5
Mag Def 30
Resistance 50
Special Ability N/A
Angel Racial Traits
⦁ Critical Hit Immunity
⦁ Dark Vision
⦁ Disease Immunity
⦁ Mind-Affecting Immunity
⦁ Paralysis Immunity
⦁ Petrification Immunity
⦁ Poison Immunity
⦁ Throne Levels count towards Swordsage/Fighter/Warrior classes
Class Abilities
⦁ Bonecrusher - martial art that increases the weight of weapon making it deal double damage
⦁ Castle - defensive martial art that blocks the next three incoming attacks
⦁ Disarming Strike - strike that also disarms the target
⦁ Emerald Razor - turns a weapon into a thin indestructible blade against objects, bypasses all hardness of objects
⦁ Evasion
⦁ Fortress - defensive martial art that can block anyone attack
⦁ Flow Acceleration
⦁ Sapphire Nightmare Blade - turns blade incorporeal allowing it to bypass armor or attack incorporeal beings