A/N : Hi! im here with the next chapter. Not action-packed like the introduction but decided to set up what's going to happen in the future. Consider this more as an in-between period as I get some of the more juicer things done for the next chapter. For those confuzzled about the way some characters are acting on Ainz Ooal Gown side, TLDR, The NPC are actual players and are related to their creators (HeroHero being CZ's adoptive dad (also yes I know I used Shizu in this no need to go all ape with it, also yes you can use parenthesis inside of a parenthesis grammar nerds) in case you need an example, will explain more as story progresses). Also thank you all for giving this mature fanfiction a try. It truly does wonders for one's ego and be thankful that other people take the same interests as you. Thank you all so MUCH! Enjoy the chapter!
"Captain Atom to watch tower, approaching L.Z. and given clearance to land over"
"Roger, satellite images are interfered with but communication links and tracking are still Online. Be careful Atom, These guys aren't just all magic." The voice of Mr. Terrific's heard on the Justice League cruiser's intercom.
"Over and out," Atom said before the intercom went off.
"Magic and technology? That's weird." a young voice in the form of The superhero Firestorm said.
"Not a combination that goes well unless you are someone like Batman or Dr. Fate and that's a big maybe Ronnie." This voice went unheard of all inhabitants of the cruiser, the voice of a physicist who shares the mind and space consciousness of the young college student, Martin Stein.
"I agree with the kid over there. Sure I fought both at the same time before but it was always with backup, not to mention that they know we have surveillance on them before we did. Smells like a political trap to me." A gruff voice spoke their opinion to all on board, it was Green Arrow.
"Not big enough of a trap to cause any outright wars, threats maybe. I'm grateful to all of you who decide to risk their lives to escort me to the meeting. I mean no disrespect but shouldn't your magic compatriots be in this aircraft with us?" The voice belonged to one Terrence Baxter, diplomat of meta-human affairs, or in this case magical entities.
"Fate and others like him are currently on their own missions at this time Ambassador Baxter. Not to worry though, we'll keep you safe." This time it was probably the most reassuring voice in the world, especially to Terrence Baxter and all else on board. It was a voice that was powerful but kind and compassionate, one that fought for truth, justice, and a Better Tomorrow. It was the voice of Superman.
"Thank you, Superman. I'm sure it might not be easy to return to Bialya and Pokolistan after your fight with the Elite, especially so with what happened to them recently." Baxter said in concern.
"You're right in that it doesn't make it easy to come back to this place. I hoped they would have changed after what happened. I didn't expect it to get worse. But right now our mission here is to get these people safe and find out what the new 'rulers'of these countries want, right now bad memories can be put aside." Superman gave the young ambassador a smile, the kind of smile he always gives to let you know everything's gonna be alright.
It wasn't easy on Terrence Baxter either. Ever since his father passed because of his own misguidance in believing the Elite it cost him dearly. But he decided to become the man that not only his father can be proud of but Terrence himself can look in the mirror and believe in a better tomorrow. Just like Superman can, only this time through paperwork and political meetings instead of superpowered planet-level fights.
"Right now Superman is right. Just got clearance to land the Cruiser. It's game time folks." Captain Atom said taking control of the cruiser. Everyone braced themselves for the fires and blood-filled streets, intense slave labor, and the usual supervillain stuff. Most were accustomed to it but they didn't welcome it. In fact, most here were ready for a fight to break out and braced themselves when the diplomacy talks failed with egomaniacs such as this.
The familiar landing bump came. The side latch opened and Captain Atom took charge while Firestorm, Green Arrow, and Superman surrounded Terrence as a shield. They expected a vampire or skeleton to greet them. What they didn't expect was a well-dressed humanoid goat with a mask monocle and a top hat with a genuine young girl maid with an eyepatch and a humanoid frog man in a blue suit.
"Greetings envoys from America. I am Ulbert Alain Odle, head of foreign relations and domestic affairs. Let me be the first one to introduce you all to our country Nazarick." The goat man gave a bow with his hat over his presumed heart. However, superman noticed his voice was odd, almost demonic as if trying NOT to let his true nature out, and that he was sweating.
'We are in a desert country and he is covered in fur. Don't think it's unusual for him to sweat, but his gloves have blades hidden in them. But this feeling...,
Superman did an immediate x-ray on the surrounding area. His vision worked but it was blurred, like a screen smudge but on the whole lens. The feeling of his skin tingling and his muscle tensing. It's all too familiar to the man of steel, it was Magic.
'Of course, it's magic, I don't know what I expected but the fact they are using it so openly is concerning.' Superman thought to himself and it seemed as if the rest of everyone on the platform felt it too, even Baxter who only shivered slightly. One that the frogman noticed.
"Are you alright Ambassador?" The frog humanoid said
"Yes i'm fine, just had a warm sensation come over me, I don't really get to travel to such high climates so sorry for the inconvenience mr?."
"Demiurge Ambassador Baxter, you must be feeling the protection magic we put in place."
"Protection magic?" Captain Atom asked.
"Indeed. Can't take any risk of any third party motives trying to interrupt our meeting now would we? Now please come this way, the limo is waiting for us to reach the executive building. Our maid Shizu will accompany you and provide you all with services should you request it." Ulbert interjected and proceeded to walk towards said limo entering the first one with Demiurge.
The limo behind it was opened by The maid Shizu. "Your ride.". It didn't go by unnoticed that her voice sounded mechanical.
Each one entered the car. The heros sat next to each other and surrounded Bater with Shizu sitting behind the diver staring blankly at the back of the car.
"So these guys think they can play us huh?" Green Arrow whispered angrily.
"What do you mean?" Firestorm said in confusion
"The goat purposely set us in a position to follow him instead of riding with him. Then got the maid to keep an eye on us like kids. It's to let our guard down and talk while she listens in. Saw it all the time in board meetings whenever someone wanted some info discreetly." Green Arrow said as he leaned in his seat while thumb pointing to the young maid.
"Not to mention that the moment I stepped off the cruiser I felt magic all over the place. That and they told us what it did. They either think we're going to take the bait, or are simply powerful enough to let information like that be known to us casually."
"Not enough to hurt you Superman. Right?" Firestorm Storm asked. Superman merely gave him an unknowing look, one that even he didn't need the professor to explain how it meant a big maybe.
"Regardless of it our job is to let Ambassador Baxter be the one to discuss the political aspects of this meeting. But I do agree that something is up, especially if they are letting a little girl take an eye on us." Captain Atom said in slight disgust. More so that the girl was clearly modified and dressed up as some dolled up soldier. A maid outfit and a camo scarf and eyepatch, even a robot arm! He's seen evil plenty but this kind was always its own brand of disgusting.
"No matter how much we like it, there's a reason that Kahndaq supports this country, and black Adam isn't one for mindless tyranny. I do ask that even behind closed doors, at least while we're here, that we refer to their names and titles." Baxter said, wiping some sweat from his forehead with a spare handkerchief. Even with the ac full blast the weather was still a bit too hot for him.
"Do you require my services, Ambassador? Perhaps a refreshment?" Shizu said.
"Water with ice would be great ." Baxter said with relief.
"I could go for a chocolate milkshake in this heat" Green Arrow Said in his usual casual relief only to be given a small stare by Captain Atom.
The group expected the young girl to open the bar rack and deliver said water and ice. Instead she stuck out her hand and it had entered a void. Out of it was a water jug and a tall glass. The maid poured the water and then opened the bar rack to put in the ice.
"Your water Ambassador." Shizu simply shuffled to the Ambassador and held out his drink with a small bow.
"Thank you." Terrence said, taking the water.
"Woah! Even the robots use magic here!" Firestorm said in surprise.
"Automaton." The young girl replied.
"I'm sorry?"
"I am not a robot. I am an Automaton, I am able to use magic as Automatons are androids with sentience capable of using Magic. And I am capable of independent thought as well. Such as 'this sentence doesn't make sense'.".
"Wait so you weren't some robot girl or a cyborg? Man, I thought you were a 15 year old girl." Firestorm said, oblivious to the cringing and silent stares of anger he got from the rest of those on board.
"I am a 15 year old girl."
This time there was even more confusion.
Terrence looked at Superman who was in contemplation. ' No wonder it seems to have answered Firestorm. It's a teenage robot! It's risky but even the slightest information can be helpful if not the US then maybe the Justice League.' He thought to himself. As he drank the remarkably cool and refreshing water.
"I see. You must have quite the remarkable family of Automatons then ." Terrence said. 'Just act friendly and have a conversation. Just like you were taught. ' he thought to himself.
"I'm the only Automaton." She said while pulling out a chocolate milkshake.
"For you," She said, handing it to Green Arrow.
"Thanks! It must have been hard not to have a family little miss." Green Arrow said, drinking out of the red-striped straw.
"No, I have a family."
This time Superman spoke up.
"So you're adopted?"
"Uwa." Shizu said, pulling out a weird blue slime-like pendant and opening it. It showed her and other maids in various different outfits. Some outfits are professional and other outfits more what you would expect at a nightclub. It showed presumably her sisters and a human size Blue slime that stood in the middle being hugged by one of them, its presumed neck being hugged by a smiling tanned woman.
"My sisters and father," Shizu said with a smile before sitting back in her chair, back to her silent staring state.
"We have arrived". The driver said in a hoarse voice deprived of any moisture.
'This is it. Time to see the damage.' Everyone had shared the collective thought.
Upon exiting the limo all had thought to see the capitol building in flames or destroyed, massive labor camps of suffering innocents, dark armies patrolling the streets using their power in cruelty.
They were…1/3rds, right? Dark armies did in fact patrol the streets but instead of killing anyone, they were fixing things. More accurately the humans in the area showed the surprisingly massive skeleton workers how to fix things. Some were pouring concrete, others carried a steel beam, and even what they assumed to be an electrician was directing a small group of skeletons at a nearby power breaker.
'What in the world? Just what the new hell is going on? There's a literal giant fire monster welding together ridiculous size steel beams and holding it in place! What are they up to?' Terrence thought to himself. He was glad there wasn't a fight or a trap otherwise he'd be caught in the crossfire. But it was also cause for concern.
'These guys are civil and can afford to be patient. They're powerful too. Whatever happens in the negotiations must benefit the US as much as possible, whoever is in charge is playing the long game here and we just fell into its plans. ' Baxter thought.
"Follow me, please. I will lead you to our Glorious overlord." Ulbert said when he approached the group and turned around and walked soon after, Demiurge on his left and Shizu between the two groups pushing a refreshments cart, same water jug, and spare milkshakes of various flavors in the middle.
The capital building used for negotiations was the Pokolistan capital building. They were all led inside and arrived at two massive doors that were obviously not part of the original building given the odd symbol on the door, presumably their national symbol.
Ulbert knocked on the door and a Regal voice, one fit for a king, almost as if Aquaman's voice had become deeper and baritone, could be heard.
"Who is it?"
"Ulbert Alain Odle Your Highness. The Ambassadors are here."
"They may enter. You can go and do your other duties, Duke."
Ulbert, Demiurge, and Shizu simply gave a bow toward the ambassador and heroes and silently opened the door.
'Now or never.' Terrence Baxter said to himself, steeling his resolve.
All of them entered and noticed sitting behind a large black marble ornate desk with a purple glowing amethyst outline, was the leader of the newfound kingdom of Nazarick. It was a Bone polished skeleton with a glowing orb in its ribcage and had robes of gold trims on its sleeves and purple on the rest, large shoulder pauldrons made of some unknown creature with giant red orbs with the head of the skeleton in the middle, the face of the skeleton itself had red eyes and a face full of absolute hatred for any life.
"Hello, Ambassador Baxter and heroes from the Justice League. I am Momonga Ooal gown, please seat yourselves." He said waving his hand slightly, instantaneously 5 chairs manifested in front of the desk.
'I should have just become a lawyer like Mom wanted me to ' Baxter thought before he sat down to discuss the future relations of the newfound nation.
Sneak Peak: "You would have me kneel? be destroyed like a mindless animal?"/ "How can a milkshake taste so good!?"/ "Waller is not going to like this..."
