Sitting at his desk, his skinless hands palm down, and lower jaw was hanging open. Ainz exclaims in surprise to Shalltear's request. Unaware of his auto emotional suppression kicking in more than a few times. Ainz, who ultimately regains his composure and slowly leans forward in his chair while interlocking his hand and resting his elbows on the desk.

"Albedo, leave us."

Look down toward her right at Ainz-

"Yes, Ainz-sama"

As Albedo walks pass Shalltear, she gives a deadly smile, that didn't hide her true expression. The door closes behind Albedo and Ainz releases a sigh...

"Shalltear, i must ask. Why do you want to bear my child?"

Gripping her dress with all her strength, Shalltear looks up at Ainz-

"Ainz-sama, I... I want to ensure the future of Nazerick just as Albedo is doing."

Ahh~ I want to run away from this! I don't want to have to go through the same thing again. Maybe I can convince her to change her mind...

"Shalltear, you do not need to bear my child, your work as a guardian is more than enough to ensure Nazerick's future."

Biting down on her lower lip, Shalltear's eyes began to water-

"B... But... Ainz-sama... I... I have not done anything that is worthy of a guardians position... I am useless as a guardian. I wish to server you with everything I have Ainz-sama."

Fully breaking down Shalltear buries her face within her hands as she cries hot tears.

Standing up from is chair Ainz walks over to Shalltear and kneels down.

"Shalltear, do not cry, you have done your duty as a guardian brilliantly, so you do not have to cry, it will only serve to ruin your beauty."

Ainz reaches into his pocket space and pulls out a handkerchief-

"Here Shalltear, dry your tears."

Have I gone too far in denying her request? What should I do?

Sniffling while She dries her tears-

"Thank you Ainz-sama..."

Sigh~ "I must apologize Shalltear, I did not know this was something that means so much to you... If serving Nazarick in such a way will help you to understand that you are not useless nor a burden… I will grant your request."

Standing up, Ainz looks at Shalltear whose face is even more red than it had been before. Her crimson eyes wide open and lower jaw hanging.

She's clearly surprised, but more importantly how red is she going to become? Is this some sort of trait unique to Vampires? I should as Pestonya to take a look at her.

"I..I th-ank you for your kind words Ainz-sama. I cannot begin to express how grateful I am to have the opportunity to serve Nazarick with all of my being. I shall not squander this gift that is being bestowed upon me."

"A..ahem… Yes, well, ahh… Anyway, before that I would like for you to join the others. Oh, go get Pandora's Actor and Victim too. They should be present to help name my child."

"Yes, Ainz-sama. I shall take my leave then."

Bowing deeply, Shalltear turns and walks away and exits the room. Moving to sit back in his chair, Ainz strokes his chin.

Aaahh~ What have I gotten myself into! This is not what I wanted at all! How could this come to be! I can't go back on my word now that I've given it to them. Ah, I need a break from all of this… Though, the idea of having a child is quite interesting. Touch Me-san had kids of his own, I'm sure if he was able to do it then I shouldn't have much trouble either… I hope.

Appearing before them was a lake. It wasn't very large, but it was big enough to fit twelve large lizard men and still have room left. The lizardmen were soaking in the lake to relax after their long training session.

"Pinison-san, we have arrived."

"Waah! those things are even scarier up close!"

"This one doesn't think they are scary if you talk to them. This one thinks you will understand. Come, follow."

Hamsuke begins to walk towards the lake while Pinison consciously follows behind. As Hamsuke and Pinison approach, the lizardmen take notice. One lizard man who is good friends with Hamsuke meets them halfway.

"Ah Hamsuke-dono, how have you been?

Walking over to meet Hamsuke with nothing but his loincloth.

"Zaryusu-dono! This one is well."

"That is good; we have much training to do after our break ."

"This one will be ready at that time."

In the corner of his eye, Zaryusu could see something poking its head from behind Hamsuke.

"Hamsuke-dono, might I ask who is that person behind you?"

Hamsuke turns around to reveal Pinison-

"This person is Pinison; she is a dryad who live on the farm near Lady Aura's home."

"I see... As Hamsuke-dono mentioned earlier, my name is Zaryusu. It is nice to meet you Pinison-san."

Looking at the lizard man with suspicious eyes-

"You are surprisingly literate for a lizardman? Is it true that you only eat fish? You're not going to eat me, are you? Have you also been forced to come here by Ainser as well?"

Stunned by the many questions of Pinison, Zaryusu stuttered to reply. Lowering his head in exhaustion.

Sigh~ "Pinison how many time must this one tell you to ask one question at a time. Also, you mustn't rudely say Milord's name in such a way."

"Bah~ I'm leaving!"

Pinison says as she floats away.

With a baffled expression on his face due to Pinisons rude behavior, Zaryusu turns to his friend.

"Ah~ Hamsuke-san, are there other dryads like that?"

"This one doesn't think so; there are other dryads in the village that are very different from Pinison-san."

"I see, I will have to speak with another dryad if I hope to for good relations."

"Yes, this one talks to everyone in Nazerick for the same reason... Ah This one will be leaving now to catch up to Pinison-san, we have a question for Lady Aura when she returns. This one will see you later."

"Mu~ I will see you later Hamsuke-dono."

As Zaryusu walks back towards the lake, Hamsuke quickly catches up to Pinison in the forest.

Walking the halls towards his destination, he inspects every inch to make sure that this, the 9th floor of Nazarick, the holy place the supreme beings created is without a single flaw. As is his duty. Looking at his pocket watch, he checks the time to make sure he is not late to his destination. He notices that he is a bit tardy due to his inspection. Quickening his pace but taking careful steps not to move to fast through the hall he reaches the room he seeks to enter. After knocking on the door a few times he waits for a familiar voice to allow him entry.

"You may come in~wan."

Opening the door, he enters the room to only be greeted by a maid holding luxurious clothes folded over her arm.

"Why isn't it Sebas-san, she is almost ready to depart~wan."

Looking over to his left Sebas replies.

"Is that so."

Chuckling to herself, Pestonya looks at the women hind the changing curtain.

"What kind of date shall you two go on today, I suppose you'll be taking a trip to the Baharuth Empire this time?"

"Yes, you are correct. She and I have taken many trips the Kingdom in the past, as such I have asked Ainz-sama for permission to allow us to take a trip the the Empire. As instructed, I have planned out our time within the Empire to the best of my knowledge."

Wagging her tail joyfully.

"That is a wonderful idea~wan!"

Peeking her head from behind the curtain...

"Ah, Pestonya-san would you come here for a minute."

"Sure thing~wan."

As Pestonya walks over to the curton Sabas receives a message.

["Hello Sebas]"

While walking over to the corner-

["Yes, Demiurge, what do i owe the pleasure?]"

["Yes, I am informing you that there will be a meeting held for the naming of Nazaricks future heir in the 4th conference room on the 9th floor. I understand that you will not be attending due to your- date with with Ms. Tuare. However, at your leisure please think of a name suitable for our future heir and report it back to me .]"

["understood, I shall devote my every being in thinking of a name worthy of our future heir."]

["Good, I shall await your answer, until then."]

Call ends

Turning around to continue waiting for her to finish dressing Sebas suddenly stops, to his surprise he sees Tuare standing with a beautiful dress unlike anything she's ever worn before. In awe Sebas stand without a word…

Wagging her tail wildly Pestonya sighs at Sebas's lack of reaction.

"For goodness sake, Sebas tell the girl what do you think~wan"

Raising a fist to his mouth

"Ahem, you look very beautiful Tuare, that dress truly compliments your beauty"

Blushing bright red Tsuare walk over to Sebas and hugs him tightly

"Thank you Sebas-san! "

While wagging her tail much more exaggeratedly Pestonya claps her hands

"Now now you two, there is not much time. Remember, you have a dinner in the Baharuth Empire so you must hurry~wan. I will contact Lady Shalltear to open a gate for you both. So please wait right here until the gate appears, until then I shall take my leave~wan."

Pestonya turns and leaves the room.

Looking up at Sebas, Tuare stands on her tiptoes and kisses him on the lips.

"Thank you Sebas-san"

A bit surprised Sebas replies

"I've done nothing too notable to deserve a kiss"

Smiling wide -

"That is where you are wrong, you have done more for me than anyone else and I am truly grateful to Lord Ainz for allowing me to stay here with you."

"I thank you Tuare, I will continue to do as I must to make sure you are happy"

With her eyes tearing up she once again kisses Sebas on the lips, but this time a bit longer.

Pulling back, her legs wobble a bit.

"Are you okay?"

"Ah, yes. I'm a bit light headed is all. I suppose standing on my toes to kiss you for so long is a bit hard~hehehe."

Guiding her to a sofa they both sit down. As they do so Sebas looks to be in deep thought.

"Sebas, is there something of the matter, you seem to be in deep thought?"

"Ah, yes. I have been trying to think of a name for the future heir that will be born."

Surprised to hear such a thing -

"I have heard that there was an heir, but I did not hear that people were tasked with naming our soon to be majesty"

"As far as I understand the situation, the floor guardians have been tasked with the naming. I have only been recently told of this. Apparently, the floor guardians are able to ask others within Nazarick for assistance."

"Ah, I see."

"Would you like to assist me? This task is a bit complex for me to decide upon."

"Yes, I would love too!"

[A gate apears before Sebas and Tuare]

"Ah, it seems we must continue this conversation over dinner."

Standing up Sebas lends Tuare his arm.

"Yes, you are correct."

They both walk through the gate.

Within another room on the 9th floor of the great tomb of Nazarick Demiurge, Cocytus, Aura, and Mare are sitting within one of the three conference rooms on this floor. They sit at a large rectangle table covered with an assortment of snakes and decorations.

Grabbing a snack from a silver plate on the table Aura sits up in the chair letting her legs dangle below.

"Why haven't we started yet Demiurge?"

Sitting at the end of the table Demiurge impatiently taps his foot. Even the most composed floor guardians is unable to completely contain his excitement.

"We are waiting on Shalltear, I believe she stayed behind to speak with Ainz-sama about conceiving another heir for him."

Munching down on a cookie Aura grunts with annoyance

"That stupid flat chest, this is a highly important task. She could have spoken with Ainz-sama after we were done!"

Agrilly munching down on the rest of her cookie Aura reaches out for another.

Releasing cold air from his mouth-

"Yes. I. Must. Agree. The. Task. We. Have. Before. Us. Is. More. Important."

Smiling with his hands interlocked in front of him.

Yes, you two are correct. However, Shalltears persistence in baring an heir for "Ainz-sama is commendable. It truly shows her loyalty to Ainz-sama and the future of Nazarick. It's a task that only she and Albedo are capable of doing and I am quite jealous - kuku"

Leaning over to grab a cooky himself

"A… ah, if Shalltear is permitted to bare a child for Ainz-sama should we not think of a second name just in case Ainz-sama wishes for use to name it as well?"

Turning his head to face Mare Demiurge smile with his heart full of joy.

"Mare, you are absolutely correct, this is a great opportunity to come up with two names, however, we will have to discuss the matter without the presence of Shalltear. "

"Ah, y… yes that is so"

Blushing before he munches down on his cookie.

The door to the room opens with the "whoosh" and Shalltear enters with Victim and Pandora's Actor following close behind.

"I must apologize for being a bit late, I was told by Ainz-sama to informing Victim and Pandora's Actor about our task."

Walking over to take a seat opposite of Demiurge Shalltear sits.

Pandora's Actor enters followed by Victim. He raises his hands to the ceiling spread out.

"Ah! Greetings my fellow guardians, to receive such an important task by Ainz-sama to name our glorious future heir! I cannot contain my excitement! I am looking forward to working with you all!..."

"Yes, yes Pandora's Actor please take a seat so that we may begin."

"AH! Yes, please excuse me!"

{er'uoY lla a hcnub fo derewoprevo stnuc} "Hello everyone, I am happy to be assisting you all"

Victim task his seat next to Cocytus, however, he doesn't actually sit so he floats over the chair.

"Yes, thank you for joining us"

Demiurge leans forward in his chair resting his arms on the table.

"Now, let us begin this delicate task before us..."