Hello Scrolls and Nazarins, closing another arc of my fanfic The One Who Came Back.

The consequences of the latest events will be felt, Ainz will have to deal with it.

With you

The One Who Came Back

Chapter 59: Happy Hour

The city of Kamy Miyako lay in ruins; in record time, the capital of the Slane Theocracy had been partially brought down. The royal army silently withdrew as night fell, Gargantua was teleported back to its floor in Nazarick, and the denizens of the tomb began to gather at the recently frequented spot: the Bar.

The Nazarick Bar was originally created by Blue Planet as a private space where guild members could unwind. However, like everything else, this place underwent unforeseen changes upon arriving in the New World. Its main feature was that, despite appearing small, there were always seats available, no matter how many people were there.

The Bartender and Sous-Chef Clavu (or Piki, as he was sometimes called) had seen the place accommodate over thirty people of various sizes. He had no idea how this happened, but believed it was intentionally designed that way by its creator.

All of this was an example of how the world's change affected the Great Tomb. A few lines of description by Blue Planet stating that the place "would always be cozy for everyone who frequents it" magically made the bar grow and expand as its audience increased or shrink if there were few patrons. Furniture adapted to various sizes, and at one point, even a karaoke machine appeared.

Today, the Bar was particularly crowded.

At one table were Mare, Aura, and Antilene, who finally seemed to have fully recovered and was now devouring the most delicious food she had ever tasted.

"OHMYGOD! Nhom! Nhom! Nhom! This is... WOW! What is this called?"

"IT's c-called a h-hamburger; it's our favorite food."

"Yes, we really like it. You should try the milkshake."

"Milkshake, Lady Aura?"

Antilene picked up the large cup with the substance that looked like mud, brought the straw to her mouth, and took a cautious sip. After all, she was wary of anything offered by the dark elf, but as soon as the flavor hit her tongue, she couldn't stop drinking until it was all gone.

"IT'S AMAZING! Cold and creamy... and this flavor!? I've never tasted anything like it."

"This one is called chocolate; try the vanilla one," said Aura, gesturing for Clavu to bring two more. She maintained her smile, imagining how many milkshakes it would take to make the half-elf double in size, maybe that would make her brother less interested.

At another table more towards the center was Renner. She waited for her "puppy" to arrive. The training with Lord Cocytus had worked wonders on his appearance. She would love him regardless, but having a highly defined body seemed like a bonus.

As she lost herself in her thoughts, she didn't even notice the three figures entering: Evil Lord Greed, Evil Lord Envy, and Evil Lord Wrath. Two of them headed to an area with a piano on a small stage, but one stood in front of Renner.

It took a few seconds for the former princess to realize that she was being stared at by Wrath. He had reduced his size to enter the bar without disturbing others, but even so, he was still intimidating.

"H-Hello, good evening, can I help you?"

"So you're the one who likes to pretend to be someone else," he said.

Renner didn't know how to react; 'was he questioning her? Because she had been human, was she considered a fraud? A false demon?'

"I-I don't understand..."

"You like being someone you're not," he said, grabbing a chair and spinning it around, sitting on it backward. "I do too! You know, I was Jaldabaoth once!"

'Pretending to be someone else, acting, he's talking about acting!' - "Y-yes, I like acting; I think I always have. I played the role of a princess in Re-Estize."

"I heard about that, but I think your other role caught more attention."

"Other role?"

"The human one; it's not so simple for us demons to act as foolishly as humans do. You lived that for years, a considerable feat."

"Do you really think so? I always imagined myself different from other people. I think that might have helped me."

"Of course, as Lord Demiurge defined it, 'A heteromorphic soul in a human body.'"

"Do you think I've always been a demon?"

"Absolutely yes; otherwise, our master wouldn't have given you the gift of a new body or let you live here."

"You don't know how much those words make me happy, and you? I heard you played a crucial role in the Holy Kingdom."

"Ah! It was truly an honor. For months, I continued to play an extremely convincing role as the Demon King. The first battle against Lord Ainz was particularly challenging. Imagine fighting against your own master. All my instincts told me to kneel and die. In the end, everything worked out, but unfortunately, in the last scene, Lord Ainz insisted that a stunt double replace me. I would have been more than honored to die by your hands, but our lord said I was indispensable for future plans," said the demon with great pride.

"So Jaldabaoth might return?"

"Probably, a encore is never ruled out."

"And what have you been doing lately?"

"I'm playing the role of a lesser Demon King in the Training Dungeon, but unfortunately, no one has reached there yet, besides our lord, Lord Pandora, and Narberal Gamma, of course. So, unfortunately, I couldn't even deliver my 'Great Evil Speech.' It's frustrating."

"Well, I would love to hear it someday."

"Really!?"

"Sure, we could even rehearse something if you want."

"That would be great, let's plan something."

"Yes, Ah! My boyfriend has arrived."

"Oh! Don't worry; I know the situation with young Climb. We of the tomb won't comment on anything about your past nature," murmured the demon, "So goodbye, Miss Renner, Climb, excuse me." - Lord Evil Wrath bid farewell.

"Umm, goodbye!?" - responded a confused Climb - "What were you talking about?"

"As strange as it may seem, about theater; sit, and I'll tell you. Did you know he's..."

Just a few tables away, the Pleiades were sitting. It was one of the rare occasions when they were all off duty, enjoying a drink calmly while three children ran unrestrainedly through the place.

"So, what do you think?" asked Lupusregina.

"It's almost bedtime; Lord Ainz says children need to have rules," said CZ.

"Yes, NO! Yes, I mean, but not about that. What are we going to do with them afterward? Vulpes can't go to a regular school, sorry, Yuri."

"No problem, I know what you mean; your daughter Vulpesregina and Entoma's stepdaughters are heirs to our vocations."

"Charlote and Anansi are still young, but they seem to have magical affinities."

"So, what will we do, sisters."

"There's only one possible option, dear Narberal; we'll teach them everything."

'Solution is right; we must start our own schools in Nazarick. If someone shows more predisposition in a certain area, that will be their vocation. We must teach them our arts.'

"The Art of Poison," spoke Entoma.

"The Art of the Fist," spoke Yuri.

"The Art of Magic," said Narberal.

"The Art of Assassination," said Solution.

"The Art of Weapons," spoke CZ.

"The Art of Healing," said Lupusregina.

'The Art of War.' completed Aureole through a message.

Two tables next to them were the other guardians, and Cocytus had just arrived.

"So. Shalltear. You. Have. Had. Your.

Revenge. How. Do. You. Feel?"

"Well! It was so good seeing them die."

"Really? My. Warrior. Pride. Does. Not. Find. Satisfaction. In. Defeating. Creatures. So. Weak. It. Wasn't. That. Good. For. You?"

"Yes, I mean, no? It seems like something is missing; I think it would have been better if I could have torn each one with my claws, but our lord said he has plans, so I have to be content."

"The Ten Thousand Year Plan of Ainz-Sama must encompass every facet of these events. I, as a warrior, cannot envision so many options, but our lord knows exactly what each mouse will do in this maze he created," said Demiurge with pride.

"I don't like the interventions of that human," grumbled Albedo.

"Fraulein, even the participation of Lord Wild must have already been incorporated into mein Vather's plans. Nothing escapes his perception, nothing."

"Still, I don't have to like him," spoke the succubus, downing her drink in a rather unfeminine manner.

At the counter was TW, sipping on a flashy drink with a little umbrella.

"Today seems to have an unusual turnout."

"Yes, Piki, it seems like quite a few people decided to come. Sebas is dating Tuare in the corner; there are several homunculus maids at those tables, Kyouhukou, Grant, and Ecleair with the Oni are right over there. HEY ONI!" - TW waved to the Oni Butler who enthusiastically waved back.

"I wonder if you have anything to do with this."

"Maybe. I talked to some, invited others, suggested the idea a few times, but others came on their own."

"Your influence had nothing to do with it?"

"No! I wouldn't do that; I think people realized that when I suggest something, they can benefit from the idea."

"And sometimes we ask for favors," said Neuronist joining the conversation.

"Hi Neuro, how are you? Too much work?"

"A lot, that elf king is quite tough, more than your friend, I mean in terms of ego; he cries like a little girl every time we peel him to the bones, as soon as he's healed, the arrogance returns."

"Maybe the healing restores him mentally; you should try smaller and more localized doses."

"It's a good idea. So, are you ready to fulfill our deal?"

"Of course, my guest should be arrrriiiiving... now."

All eyes turned to the figure that had just entered through the door... and everyone threw themselves to the ground.

"EVERYONE KNEELS BEFORE THE PRESENCE OF OUR LORD AINZ OOAL GOWN." - Proclaimed the Supervising Guardian.

'Why are there so many people here?!' - "Ahem! Good evening, you can get up and continue... your drinks. Hello, Wild, good to see you here."

"Thank you, Lord Ainz, I was talking to Neuronist about some things."

"Ah! Neuronist Painkiller, I didn't have the chance to thank you for the services rendered; the information gathered from the Elf King is invaluable."

"I-I was just doing my job, my lord, despite the difficulty, I think there is still much to be extracted from that being."

"Is that so? Then he still has secrets; I'm sure you, being so efficient, will handle it."

"Certainly, Ainz-Sama, I'm using new prismatic metal scalpels to..." Neuronist began a long explanation about her craft.

TW and Ainz kept an interested look while discreetly trying to keep a hand on their temples.

'I thought we would talk in private.'

'If that were the case, I would have gone to your office.'

'So, it's a trap.'

'More or less, I think at this point, it would be good for you to be closer to the NPCs... look, I won't call them that anymore; they're alive now. So... being closer to the people. Also, I have an announcement later; now I wanted to talk about tomorrow.'

'Tomorrow? Ah! I imagine what it's about, the consequences, right?'

'Exactly, you know they will use the fall of the Theocracy to attack us.'

'They probably have already convened a war council. So, I think I only have one option, right?'

'Yes, to act preemptively and strike first. I think the most likely place for this council is in the City-State of Argland.'

'So, I must leave tomorrow, a battle will be fought.' - "How interesting, Neuronist. You can tell me more when I go to see the Elf King, but now I need to discuss something with Albedo, excuse me."

"At your service, Ainz-Sama. Oh my! What a man!"

"Are you that interested? You know Ainz-Sama, being undead, probably shouldn't have that kind of interest.

"Oh, he does!"

"How do you know?"

"A girl knows, just observe how he looks at the Guardian Overseer, which is a shame, I could make him happy. But what about you, Mr. Wild, our deal is fulfilled, being praised in front of everyone surpassed my desires."

"I'm happy then, but you have a somewhat sad look despite that, what's wrong?"

"Hmm, I think I realized that maybe Ainz-Sama has different tastes."

"Don't be like that, you know, I want to introduce you to someone" - TW gestured, calling someone from the other side of the hall - "Neuronist Painkiller, would you like to meet Evil Lord Wrath? Did you know he used to be…"

"Jaldabaoth, yes, I know his fame, but we never met."

"It's a pleasure to meet you; I've heard of your service, an inspiration used on the farm. Would you like something to drink?"

"Yes, thank you - she said, going to sit in the corner of the bar."

*"She's nice, but you owe me a favor, Wild"* - the demon whispered.

"No problem, I'll sing at your wedding.

...

Several years later

Jump up and shout now (woo)

Jump up and shout now (woo)

Jump up and shout now (woo)

Everybody shout now Everybody shout now

Everybody, shout, shout

Shout, shout shout shout shout shout shout shout shout...

"Ahem! Ladies and gentlemen, the newlyweds will now dance the farewell waltz before they leave on their honeymoon. Applause for Evil Lord Wrath and Mrs. Neuronist Painkiller Wrath!"

...

Back to the present

"EXCUSE ME, EVERYONE, I WOULD LIKE IF POSSIBLE A MOMENT OF YOUR ATTENTION!" - TW spoke - "Thank you. I wanted to take advantage of the presence of so many gathered to express my gratitude. Grateful for the end of an enemy (Ainz nodded), grateful for the end of an anguish (Shalltear looked away), grateful for a new beginning (Antilene smiled), grateful for being accepted by so many (Albedo frowned)" - those words seemed to have different meanings for each one - "and as a thank you for all this, I bring a surprise, it is a joy to share with everyone, my birthday. Thank you!"

At this moment, Clavu enters pushing a cart with a large cake; Lords Malignos Ganância and Inveja start a "Happy Birthday" played on the piano.

Ainz can't contain himself and goes to congratulate his friend.

The twins and the half-elf were amazed by the huge colorful cake, while Entoma's stepdaughters and Lupusregina's daughter bounced around Clavu.

The attendees applaud, and the Guardians didn't seem particularly bothered, only Albedo couldn't hold back.

"Motherf*****! He thinks we're puppets..." - she said, getting up, but was stopped by Pandora's hand on her shoulder.

"Fraulein, calm down, apparently you don't see the opportunity."

"What opportunity?"

"To learn, look, it's Mr. Wild's birthday, someone who used to be a Supreme Being, that means Supreme Beings have birthdays, so it means..."

"Ainz-Sama has a birthday!" - all the Guardians said at the same time.

"By the surprise, it seems that no one knows when mein Vather celebrates, so there is probably only one person who might know when that date is."

"Oh no! Not him!" - moaned Albedo, looking at the human receiving congratulations.

...

Author's note

Hello everyone, here we can see that Antilene has retreated and that Aura is trying new tactics with her.

The Pleiades decide to start their schools and we discover that Archer's sisters now have new names: Charlotte and Anansi Barintacha Hierophants, Inta must have picked up the names while visiting Ashurbanipal's library, names related to spiders obviously.

Yes, I married Íra and Neuro, deal with this lol