The following fanfic is a trio crossover between Akame ga kill, Superman and Overlord オーバーロード.

Hey guys how's it going? Welcome back to another chapter of Destroyers fall this one is 35k long

Here's some notes( I always write this so that no one gets confused)

when a character is thinking it will be written like this

(Tatsumi: What! Where am i ?!)

When a character interaction will be written like this

Ainz: Albedo gather the guardians

Albedo: your will is my command my Lord.

Also Message will be written like this

Ainz:⟨Message⟩ Yes would you be so kind as to bring me that item. or likeTatsumi: Oh damnit!

Ainz or the other guardians casts their spells it will be written like this {Hell flame}(same applies for techniques that aren't magical like impact blow) but when it's silent magic it will be written like this [grasp heart] or [Time stop] (this doesn't apply to skills like impact blow)

made up spells will have * example {*test}* test]

Flash backs and memories will be written like this with a line beneath them: twenty zero nine and past story important details will also be written the same way so don't get confused.

when characters scream or shout it will be written like this: she's dead! but I'll also add(shout) or (scream)

the rest of the storyline details like action and other details will be written normally like:

that's when Tatsumi realized what was happening and felt helpless!

or Ainz proceeded to think things through and begins to wonder if such a plan could work.

or other long details that involve action.

Also do forgive me if you find some spelling errors or missing points like comas or statement marks since I'm not very good at writing. Also there might be some parts that might seem rushed so forgive me for that but i promise i only did it to get to the main important parts.

Before I start remember a majority of the credit goes to Andrew78591 story The Empire's Doomsday and his characters Twiggs and Tyler.

Now let's reintroduce some characters like from chapter 3

Blackboots: Is a RV grenadier that looks like Blitz Boylston from Yu-Gi-Oh 5ds except that this one has a slight muscle in his body, is in his late 30s, wears a long black bandana and his accent is British.

Gravel: Like I said before He's basically Arl Rendon Howel from Dragon age origins. He wears a green uniform that the corrupt Minister and the other political ambassadors use beneath their light grey coats or something similar to what minister Shoi wore. Is a mass rapist, pedophile and has killed Andrew 78591 Twiggs wife and son and done other terrible things. Like all corrupt officials along with more he's similar to Delphine from elder scrolls Skyrim he thinks he's important than others and believes that he's a great leader and a visionary when in reality he's someone who's completely out of depth and he despises other General's like Budo, Esdeath and others and has a black book with his plans to frame them or blackmail them. The reason for why he despises and wants to frame them is simply politics but in a twisted sense along with him wanting the position of Grand General which is similar to the position Budo had in the Capital and he's framed countless individuals innocent or not, non enemy or ally he's blackmailed them all so that he could rise in rank. ( funny thing is that in Empire's Doomsday and also here in Destroyers fall both Minister Honest and the Emperor are dead making all of this scheming a waste) Overall if you guys hate Seryu and the Minister Honest you guys are definitely going to hate this guy but it's no surprise considering that hes based off Arl Rendon Howel from Dragon age origins, a character many people didn't like and we're happy to see him get killed.

Now let's go and reintroduce the Band of 5 which is a group of 5 men that aren't Teigu wielders like the Rakshasa Demons except for the whole superhuman abilities thing. They're experts in combat despite them not having any of the Imperial relics, they make due with their experience and their arsenal of prototype weapons that are made by the Gunsmaster Renzo. Their based almost like Inuyasha's Band of 7

Xing Zhu: A ninja character who's attire looks like the Yu-Gi-Oh card Ansatsu and has a metal disc hat like Kung Lao from Mortal Kombat that has other ninja like weapons and his accent and voice is similar to Jackie chan from the animated series of Jackie Chan adventures which was a cartoon i used to watch. He's from a made up assassin clan called the Kushon clan of Ninja's.

Turog: A very tall muscular character that looks like Recoome from Dbz but his voice is from the Abridged version like a wrestler type voice, except that he doesn't have hair and is: 1 armored in heavy plate armor that looks like the Dwarven plate armor from Dragon age origins, 2 the helm in his head is similar to the Legionare of elder scrolls oblivion (with no brush on top) Overall the color of both the helm and armor is like a metallic dark burgundy red. His weapons consists of 2 single sided short Axes ( of same color as the armor and they look like the orc short axe's of elder scrolls Skyrim but elaborate) 1 big battle double sided axe (same as above in color and it looks like the steel battle axe from Skyrim) he also has 2 pairs of cestus with sharp edges of the same color as his battle axe's. The weapons are made of Orichalcum.

Howlitz: Majority looks like Trap jaw from the master's of the universe except that his upper body isn't blue skin it's more like mechanically armored,(dark grey)his face isn't green but human skinned,(beige)both his arms are mechanical which shift to make different melee weapons like a blade, crooked hook, one of them makes a chainsaw blade. He also has 4 metal spikes on his head which resemble like a spiked mohawk on his head and on his shoulders (inwards) he has these massive cannons that look similar to that of x Head cannon from Yu-Gi-Oh that point towards his front but could rotate upwards all the way to the back (as if to sheath them away pointing downwards in his back) Also his monotone is saying Kill! Kill! in a robotic tone.

Renzo: looks like Renkotsu from Inuyasha's Band of 7 except that the main clothes is dark and he only has a singular tribal black tattoo on his face and his weapon is a Gatling gun that looks like from Turok 2 seeds of evil called brimstone cannon that has 2 firing options. He's the Gunsmaster of a few prototype weapons that he has in his possessions.

Scalper: Here we have the leader of the Band of 5 also known as the Butcher of Daiken (Daiken is a village in the world of AGK that this character put down to death therefore earning him the name) he looks like Suikotsu (evil) from Inuyasha's Band of 7 his tattoo however is black of tribal design. His outfit is similar to Bulat with a black shirt beneath a dark silver chest plate armor which was beneath a black long coat that's shredded in the bottom parts with military white pants and Black long boots. His weapons are a pair of gauntlets that have a double split blade that's almost 2 feet long which is based on another weapon from Turok 2 seeds of evil called War Blade with the exception that this one has protective plates as I said they're gauntlets which are also made of orichalcum.

The regiment Major will be called Russell Ashford: and his appearance is similar to that of Rustal Elion from Mobile suit Gundam: Iron blooded orphans except that his hair is dark grey and not blonde and is currently in his mid 40s wearing regular Imperial uniform

Disclaimer: I don't own Akame Ga kill!

I don't own anything from DC comics or Overlord オーバーロード.

This story is rated M for mature audience's

Also note: After this chapter is posted I'm going to go on a hiatus for a little while and i don't have any content written for the next ready. As for why it's simple I'm going to be traveling to Japan pretty soon and i want to get myself ready for the journey and during the time of my Preparation i won't be working on the next chapter( maybe I'll work on it when im over there for the month) So i apologize if you guys wanted to see more in one year. As i said previously theses 3 chapter's we're originally one chapter but because it was too long i decided to cut it and in doing so it gave me 3 chapters.

Now that that's out of the way let's begin!


( Meanwhile back at the 97th imperial regiment camp: Night had fallen 5 minutes ago)

Marcus Gravel, one of the Empire's many General's and just like the rest of them they've done terrible things to their citizens along with being one of many like Honest and others who are responsible for the state of corruption the Empire had fallen in for years. This man however is one of the worst of the lot as Najenda was remembering the list of things he's done from murdering country peasants to enslaving them, beating them to death along with seizing their lands should they fail to pay their taxes which of course many of them were just excessive so they couldn't pay, which resulted in many lands being confiscated intentionally, including villages that supported the Capital with agricultural goods also suffered from the mass extortion he's done without the Capital's knowledge.

He's also resorted to blackmailing others including framing other Generals branding them as traitors with false evidence in order to ruin their name up to killing them in order to reach the rank he's got right now. Also he along with his elite soldiers have committed mass rape for many years including both General Twigg's wife and son who he had killed once he had violated them.

As for the Band of 5 they are a group of mercenaries that consists of five men, they mostly work for the corrupt government of the Empire, since the day they were founded years ago they've enforced some of the Minister Honest's dirty work like putting to death villages that are suspected of aiding rebel forces along with other cruel acts against anyone who resisted the minister's policies including those who are considered easy prey for them, along with 2 acts of intended fratricide in the army with one of them being Bulat's former unit which was another reason why the once known 100 man slayer defected the Empire to join the Revolutionary army 2 weeks after his commanding officer Liver was falsely accused.

Originally both General Gravel and the Band of 5 we're in Night Raid's agenda but because they weren't in the Capital most of the time and we're mostly in the northwestern front it got postponed for multiple reasons. However now Najenda, Susanoo, Chelsea, Dorothea along with Twigg's and Tyler along with the surviving ex Imperial police member named Clair and the Rv grenadier Blackboots Burton who we're the only 2 surviving members of the task force that Tyler had assemble in order to assassinate the General moments earlier. Only to lose them and now they we're about to see a battle between the Band of 5 and this man dressed in a red orange business suit known as Demiurge.

Then as the Band of 5 heard him introduce himself they did the same and said their names while they did try to sound intimidating, then the last member introduced himself while doing a ninja pose and touching his razor hat like the guy thinks he's zorro...

Xing Zhu:I'm Xing Zhu of the Kushon clan and the Master of Death! Your end is imminent! I am death itself!

However little did the assassin knew that the title he called himself was noted by Demiurge then he spoke and both Najenda and Chelsea noticed he sounded livid and they didn't know why.

Demiurge:Master of Death you say?! You're death itself?! (smiles) Is that so?{Body/Fire strengthen} {Infernal Fire up}

A fire like aura surrounded Demiurge then it was gone just as soon as it had appeared while everyone wondered what was this man doing but, Najenda and Chelsea we're getting a bad feeling that he was about to make his move but, what happens next catches everyone by surprise.

Demiurge:I think I'll give all of you 13 but as for you, I'll deal with you personally first! {Fire's of Hell}

Demiurge swayed his right hand but as he swayed it, it was on fire then suddenly.

Arrgggggg!

Xing Zhu was completely covered in flames as he screamed in agony only for a second as the scream stopped and he dropped on the ground dead and the fire was no more and everyone including the man's comrades we're caught off guard and we're shocked, but what was more shocking was that the body was completely burned as if it was incinerated in high temperatures and it was barely unrecognizable and as for his sickles they stood on the corpse's hands as if they're molded together and the blades were like it was melting but that's not all his razor hat melted onto his head.

Najenda along with her two subordinates with Twigg's and Dorothea dropped their jaws in surprise while both Tyler, Blackboots and Clair couldn't believe that one of the men that had killed their small group moments earlier was just killed in a second and was now lying on the ground dead like a unknown fried victim with tin on his head. In a fit of anger Turog charged with his axes along with Howlitz who's left arm turned into a blade while his right turned into a crooked hook as they charged to attack Demiurge.

Howlitz:Kill! Kill!

Turog:You're dead! I'll crush you!

When suddenly...

Demiurge:{Aspect of the Devil:Razor sharp claws}

Najenda:!!!

Demiurge's fingers turned into sharp claws that looked more like long knives each one of them stretching like 80 centimeters which made a screeching noise that made Chelsea shiver.

Demiurge: Well then shall we begin?!

(Bgm: Overlord ost cd 2 22:In the name of Ainz Ooal Gown)

Then much to their surprise Demiurge proceeded to sprint towards both attackers and was now exchanging blows with them starting with Turog as he countered his axe's followed by Howlitz's left blade and right crooked hook. Overall Demiurge was moving swiftly and countering all of their attacks blow after blow with his razor claws with all counter blows that seemed to be focused on deflecting their attacks which kept them trying to find a opening, however not a single one of them was managing to find a opening in which they could capitalize.

Scalper the leader of the Band of 5 seeing this he prepared his war blades and quickly proceeded to join on the attack when he saw a opening and was now exchanging blows with Demiurge with the aid of his comrades making it a 3 vs 1 which at first looked unfair.

However, much to the surprise of those who we're watching along with Gravel and Renzo the latter who was preparing his Gatling gun saw that the orange suit dressed man was actually doing well against his 3 comrades, with neither one of them being able to land a single hit on him, as he continued to use his razor claws to counter their attacks that not only looked like he was deflecting them but, each time that Demiurge's claw clashed with their weapons they seemed to be like knocked back which made them loose their balance with relative ease. Even they noticed that they weren't able to get a opening which annoyed them but,then they also noticed that in those few minutes of exchanging blows he had that sadistic smile in his face which angered them.

Scalper:(angry)Stop smiling! Bastard!

Turog:(angry)Lets get him at the same time!

Then simultaneously they proceeded to attack him and that's when Demiurge decided to make his move and he swiftly struck the 3 mercenaries which knocked them back further from out of close range while the 3 men we're now assessing to see the damage they had received.

Scalper only got a slight cut on his right cheek which he wiped off from his face as he was furious, Turog's front body plate got scratched as he was seeing 3 claw marks on it which not only surprised him but others who saw this as well. Howlitz had his right big crooked hook cut off and his left blade was cut half way rendering both weapons useless along with also another set of claw marks on the right side of his armored chest.

Upon everyone seeing the damages that he had done to both Turog's plate armor and on Howlitz's weapons and also his armored chest they just couldn't believe it especially Blackboots and Clair since both of them earlier had tried to break Turog's heavy plate armor which they had failed to do so and everyone considered his armor to be impenetrable, to be so thick that no one could be able to cut right through it along with Howlitz's being mechanical which was Also equipped with plate armor.

Even Najenda who had formulated a plan long time ago as of how to deal with both armored targets which would've involved Sheele with her Teigu, Extase since said relic had the ability to cut through anything including armor. But now, she just saw Demiurge's claws do what she thought she would need Extase to do with relative ease and was now wondering, what we're those claws made of ?

But before she and others could think any further the Band of 5 we're furious at the fact that they we're striked.

Scalper:(grunts)Y-You son of bitch, you cut me!

Turog:(angry)Tch, Lucky bastard!

Howlitz:Kill! Kill!

As the 3 men backed away from Demiurge suddenly a strange sound caught the attention of not only him but also Najenda and the others when suddenly they saw the other member of the Band of 5 with his experimental Gatling gun pointing it at Demiurge who was now open, suddenly Chelsea screamed to warn him.

Chelsea: Demiurge!

Renzo:Die!

Suddenly a barrage was fired from the Gatling gun which fired at Demiurge for about a minute in a half until the gun stopped and the area where he stood was now in smoke and debris for the barrage.

Scalper:Heh! Good job Renzo! now let's see what's left of him.

Renzo: Pleasure is mine, I was really getting tired of his expression and having that smug look on his face. Hahaha.

While Renzo was laughing both Chelsea and Najenda we're fearing for the worse.

Najenda:D-Demiurge! No it can't-(interrupted)

Until Susanoo spoke in a serious tone that caught their attention.

Susanoo:No! it's not over! He's unharmed.

Najenda:W-What!

Renzo:Hahaha-huh?!(interrupted)

Scalper:!!!

Gravel:(gasped)

(song intensifies)

As the smoke cleared from the barrage that the gun had created everyone now including the Band of 5 we're now seeing Demiurge still standing but to the surprise of all of them he was unharmed, unscathed and worst of all undamaged and it didn't seem like the attack did anything to him not even to his suit and as everyone was dumbstruck and in shock he was fixing his tie like nothing happened. Meanwhile the Band of 5 were in disbelief.

Turog:!!!

Renzo:That's impossible! How?!

Scalper: Renzo! What the hell happened?!

Renzo:I don't know! I know i had him!

Meanwhile while everyone was surprised and shocked at how Demiurge hadn't taken any damage including Tyler, Clair and Blackboots.

Blackboots: Who the hell is this man?!

Tyler:I don't know! I can't believe that he's unscathed from that.

As Tyler said that he remembered moments earlier members of the group he assembled we're killed mercilessly by Renzo's Gatling gun and he remembered how bad their bodies we're torn apart by said weapon it was terrible, and yet this man not only did he took the barrage head on but was completely unharmed not even his orange business suit was damaged but he still noticed that the man still kept his sadistic grin which creeped him the hell out. Then suddenly Renzo began to shout at Howlitz.

Renzo: Howlitz! Fire the cannons at him!

Howlitz:Kill! Kill!

Then both of Howlitz's cannon barrels we're pointing at where Demiurge was standing and immediately fired at him without hesitation as a loud blast came out from both barrels followed by a explosion at we're Demiurge stood.

Everyone doubted that he could've survived that including Tyler and the 2 that we're with him while others doubted otherwise, as for the Band of 5 they we're tense until they heard footsteps coming from the blast spot and emerging from the dust cloud was Demiurge same as moments ago unharmed and unscathed which made everyone's eyes widened as he didn't seem to have a single scratch on him.

Scalper:(disbelief) No! How's it possible?! How's he alive from that?! Is he using a Teigu to barricade himself from your attacks?!

Renzo:I don't know. I don't know of any that could do such a thing, also what about those claws? i thought that only the shears of creation Extase was the only weapon made to cut through anything and yet those claws cut as if they were said Teigu.

Scalper: Hold on! Wasn't that one a giant pair of scissors?! Are you saying that they've replicated it into something smaller?!

Renzo:No! It can't be. The art of Teigu creation is lost and any attempt to identically replicate them have ended in failure and-(interrupted)

Before Renzo could say anything else Demiurge proceeded to interrupt them.

Demiurge:I do not possess a item you call a Teigu. Your attacks simply aren't strong enough to harm me.

Every soldier that was close to the action had just heard what he had just said along with the one's besides Najenda and her comrades because of the Hanzo that still had the yellow magic circle still glowing in his hand which enable them to hear what was being said. The Band of 5 however on the other hand didn't seem to believe in what he just said.

Scalper: You're a liar! You obviously must be using one to protect yourself from our attacks! Though I'm not sure which one is it. But that's not going to matter cause we're going to kill you.

Turog: (loud tone) That's right! We're going to make you eat your words.

Renzo:(smirking) Right we know you're bluffing.

Howlitz: Kill! Kill!

Demiurge: Believe what you must. It is completely irrelevant wether you choose to do so or not. But I think it's my turn to make a move.

(Song intensifies)

Demiurge then started to sprint towards them and in turn Renzo proceeded to fire at him with his Gatling gun however he stopped halfway as Demiurge was closing the distance as it looked like he was targeting Renzo but, then suddenly Howlitz got in between as he switched his left arm blade with a crooked hook and his right broken crooked hook to his mechanical hand whose fingers looked like claws.

Howlitz, with the intent to protect his comrade, attempted to grab and skewer Demiurge with his hook. However, Demiurge anticipated this move and proceeded to attack Howlitz with his claws.

Before anyone or even Howlitz could react, his right mechanical hand was suddenly cut off clean, followed by his left crooked hook which flew up into the air until it hit the ground, and simultaneously as Howlitz was struck, he was knocked back more than ten feet away from Demiurge.

Renzo seeing both of his comrade's weapons cut off clean made him slightly panic for his buddy's safety and in turn the other 2 members quickly retaliated, starting with Turog with his 2 axes he proceeded to do a double strike to try and cleave Demiurge which the 7th floor guardian evaded followed by Scalper who attempted to use his war blades to skewer Demiurge.

However both attacks from both mercenaries were met with his claws as he was countering them blow by blow with not a single one being able to breakthrough. Meanwhile as both mercenaries we're fighting or trying to strike Demiurge, Renzo was checking his comrade Howlitz.

Renzo:(worried tone) Howlitz! Are you alright?!

Howlitz:(nods his head in agreement) Kill! Kill!

As Renzo was looking at the damages he saw that the scratch on his metal armor that he took earlier wasn't that bad the claw marks we're like 9 inches long with it being 2.1 deep.

However luckily since he's mechanical the cut in the armor wasn't that much of a issue, then Renzo started to look at both of his mechanical companion's arms and was now seeing the right arm suffered minor damages with only losing the mechanical hand.

As for the left on the other hand however it was bad for not only was the crooked hook was cut off but the mechanism of the arm itself suffered severed damage as it looks like it's jammed which would prevent Howlitz from switching his arm and it would take a day for Renzo to fix it, something he didn't have which for now he'll have to leave Howlitz with a arm he couldn't use for the moment.

Meanwhile both Turog and Scalper we're still clashing against Demiurge with little success of doing anything to him, when suddenly the floor guardian proceeded to retaliate and strike them once more starting with Turog who was striked in the right shoulder followed by Scalper who surprisingly managed to back away in a nick of time but was slightly strucked in his chest plate.

Upon both mercenaries being attacked by him they backed away as they proceeded to see what had happened while not losing their focus on him.

Scalper had a single cut on his chest plate that wasn't deep enough since he backed away from the attack, however the same couldn't be said for Turog as the Indomitable had his right pauldron with massive slashes and claw marks that looked like it was ripped apart, and worse, it seemed like part of the pauldron was embedded into his shoulder, slightly cutting him and causing blood to slightly come out from his wound.

Scalper:Hey Turog! Are you alright?!

Turog:(grunts in slight pain) Lucky bastard got me. But I'll be fine, I can still fight.

Scalper:I see, Renzo can Howlitz still fight?!

Renzo:Yes he still has one arm that still works and as for the other one. It's busted it'll take me about a whole day to fix it but he can still fight! (looks at Howlitz) Can't you buddy?

Howlitz:(nods his head in agreement) Kill! Kill!

Those who we're spectating the fight including Tyler and those beside him we're in shock as they couldn't believe what they're seeing with their own 2 eyes especially how this stranger managed to do what they couldn't do, like kill one of the 5 mercenaries and especially do damage to Howlitz's armaments and Turog's armor which made Blackboots slightly cheer for the latter's armor being scratched and Tyler was in his thoughts as he had just seen this stranger not only survive from one barrage fire from the Gatling gun but 2 along with a cannon blast.

(Tyler:Holy crap! Who in the hell is this guy?!)

Meanwhile as for the ones beside Najenda we're also contemplating what they were seeing.

(Dorothea:What in the hell is he?!)

Twiggs:(shocked and amazed) Najenda! Where the in the world did you meet this guy?!

Najenda:(also shocked) I didn't meet him, look it's all complicated I can't even explain it. Especially not right now.

Twiggs: What do you mean?!

Chelsea: She's right Twiggs it's just that you're not going to believe in everything that we are going to tell you.

Twiggs:(sigh)Very well I'll have to take your word for it.

Dorothea:(frustrated) Damnit Najenda, i seriously want to kill you now! Im dying here. I have so many questions!

Najenda:(deep breath) I know you do. Believe me i know, even i have lot's of questions myself.

While everyone was sort of confused and dumbstruck Gravel then proceeded to yell at Scalper.

Gravel:(angry tone)What are you doing?! What are you waiting for kill him!

Scalper:R-Right! Let's go let's bury this freak! Time to get serious!

(Bgm Overlord:Mass for the Dead ost- Chaos field battle theme)

Turog: Alright no more playing around!

Renzo: Right! Howlitz switch your right arm to Saw blade. Let's chop this bastard to pieces

Howlitz: Kill! Kill!

Scalper: Alright you 2 take his left and right sides to prevent him from being able to retaliate. I'll take him head on!

The Band of 5 quickly proceeded to go move in 3 different positions with the intent to surround him in order to try and prevent him from being able to evade their attacks like he had been doing previously.

Scalper proceeded to take the lead and was now engaging Demiurge on a frontal attack with both his arm blades clashing with Demiurge's demon claws blow after blow with neither one of his attacks being able to find a opening as Demiurge continued to parry his blows.

Meanwhile as for the other 2 members of the Band of 5 they proceeded to advance towards Demiurge's sides except for Renzo who was preparing his Gatling gun for just in case.

Turog went to the left side with both axes in hand while Howlitz's right arm changed and was now like a sword but with edges that looked like a chain saw as said weapon was now ready to saw cut Demiurge down as both mercenaries made their move to attack him.

Demiurge was still parring Scalper's attacks with his claws much to the latter's annoyance as he wasn't able to get a opening but then, as the others 2 members of the Band of 5 we're closing in on him then suddenly...

Demiurge:{Aspect of the Devil: Hellfire Mantle}

Demiurge was once again surrounded in a fire like aura that set him a blaze and massive shockwave erupted from him which pushed Scalper away for like more than 20 feet and it stopped the momentum of the other 2 from going any closer to Demiurge, then he proceeded to focus his attention on the other 2 and in response they still proceeded to closed in and attack Demiurge with their weapons.

As their attacks were about to connect suddenly much to the surprise of everyone, he swiftly had grabbed both of their weapons, one of Turog's axe's which was being held in place and he was also holding Howlitz's chainsaw sword which should've cut Demiurge's hand along with his fingers but, much to Renzo's shock along with others present the chains weren't cutting instead there were sparks sparkling out from his hold on the chains which eventually ended up in the chain shattering and smoke was coming out from the mechanical weapon.

(Renzo:What the fuck?! How's he-(interrupted))

Then simultaneously as Demiurge held both weapons in hand when suddenly the fiery aura intensified and both of his hands we're on fire which in turn both the chainsaw sword and the axe were melting very fast which shocked them and those from both sides.

Renzo:!!!

Gravel:!!!

Tyler:?!!

Dorothea:!!!

Najenda:W-What the?!

However Turog had a second Axe on his left hand and without hesitation he went to strike Demiurge, but then something shining stopped the blow from connecting..

(Shattering sound)

Turog:Huh?!(gasped)

Then in front of his eyes much to his shock and dismay he saw as his left axe shatter and not only that his left gauntlet also shattered but in the process he then saw a glimpse of a silver like appendage that was behind Demiurge that he had forgotten since he or even his comrades didn't think much about it at first, but neither couldn't think any further as both of them we're now shocked to see that Demiurge not only did he grabbed their weapons without getting cut or anything but the fact that they were melting.

(Renzo:No way! What the fucking hell!.)

Then the 2 mercenaries seeing how their attack fail they backed away, Turog as he backed away had to let go of his right axe immediately least he gets his hand burned and was now staring at the broken axe that was still being hold on his left hand angrily then dropped it as he couldn't use it anymore.

While Renzo was looking at the damage as he couldn't believe that the new chainsaw sword equipment he had worked on for a long time that he had installed on to Howlitz was destroyed with very little effort which took him a long time to create. And now as he was looking at how bad his equipment was damaged, it was as if the fire temperature was high enough to do what it had just done. Also he took another look at how Howlitz's right arm was rendered useless, more useless than his left arm.

Renzo:Shit! It'll take me months for me to make a new arm for you buddy.

Howlitz:Kill.

Scalper got up from the ground and he was angry and at the same time he was processing and analyze what had happened, along with what other moves he and his comrades could do as he saw how badly Howlitz's weapons were damaged, then he saw both cannon barrels we're intact and suddenly he remembered something important that he had discussed with Renzo something about a new upgrade he had done to the weapon months ago and was now thinking now was the time to use it.

Scalper: Renzo! Remember that conversation we had months ago at that tavern in Arnjel?! I think now's the time to use that!

Renzo at first was confused until Scalper mentioned the tavern and was now remembering the conversation and immediately looked at Howlitz's cannon barrels and knew what he was talking about.

Renzo:Yes! It's worth a try, however we need to buy some time to use it. Do you think you could do that?!

Scalper:Very well. Turog what weapons you have left?

Turog:I have a Battle Axe and a pair of bladed cestus for just in case.

Scalper: Good i'm going to need you to assist me! Renzo prepare your Gatling gun, you know what to do.

Renzo: Right on it!

And so Scalper and Turog with their weapons on the ready proceeded to engage Demiurge once more, starting with Scalper who was now exchanging blows with the 7th floor guardian while Turog who quickly proceeded to take out his massive battle axe and was also now aiding the butcher of Daiken. Renzo quickly proceeded to removed a big drum magazine like device from the Gatling gun and put in another one then closed it as the weapon was now ready and was now looking at Howlitz.

Renzo: Alright buddy get your cannons on the ready. It's time for us to use our trump card.

Howlitz:Kill! Kill!(nods his head in agreement)

Meanwhile both the Butcher of Daiken and Turog continued to press on their close combat attacks on Demiurge once again, with the latter of the 2 mercenaries who was relentless with his battle axe.

Turog:Take this!

The indomitable proceeded to go with a upward strike, followed by another combo which was a diagonal downward attack and a horizontal strike as he didn't want to leave it to chance of him leaving himself exposed of being striked or that his attacks accidentally interfere with Scalper, said mercenary was also exchanging blows with the 7th floor guardian. However this confrontation only lasted a few moments until...

Scalper:Turog pull back!

Upon command simultaneously both the butcher and Turog backed away and suddenly a barrage was now being fired by Renzo's Gatling gun same as before however...

Renzo: Howlitz! Use the Plasma Cannons and blast him! I'll buy you some time.

Howlitz:Kill! Kill!

Meanwhile as for Najenda and the others who we're still spectating the the engagement who thanks to the Hanzo's that we're on both sides of the field with the magic circle in hand they were able to hear their conversations despite the fact that they meters away from the Hanzo's that were next to Tyler really surprised them on the capabilities of whatever it was that was allowing them to hear, then they heard what the Gun'smaster had said which confused them all except Dorothea who gasped.

Chelsea:Huh?! Plasma cannon?!

Dorothea:(gasped) Oh no! He's going to use it!

Twiggs:Use what! What are you talking about?!

Dorothea: Those cannon's on his shoulder don't just fire regular shots Renzo had been working on making a weapon that's kind of similar to the shots fired by the Teigu similar to Pumpkin except that it's on both barrels.

Chelsea:W-What! are you saying that those cannon's are just as lethal as Pumpkin?!

Dorothea:I said similar, but not quite!

Najenda:What do you mean by not quite? How do you know about this?!

Dorothea:(sigh) Because 10 months ago Renzo asked me for any information the Empire had on Pumpkin along with schematics of what it looked like, and luckily we had some sketches that we're drawn during the time that you defected from the Empire. Since I wasn't working on it anymore at the time I saw no problem with giving it to him.

Najenda:What?! That's impossible I took the original book of it's instructions and-(interrupted)

Dorothea: Well you're wrong we had another copy of it for safekeeping. But anyways according to the information we have on the Teigu Pumpkin, It uses the life energy of it's wielder in order to charge it's energy shots which could also kill it's user.

Najenda:Yes I know that I used to be it's wielder. But why is it different from Pumpkin?

Dorothea:This one however doesn't (points towards Howlitz) because since Howlitz is completely mechanical therefore he has no life energy to use. Instead he uses a separate mechanical engine that's installed in his body as substitute for life energy and it could only be used only one time, after that the engine burns out and has to be replaced with a new engine.

Najenda:I see what you mean, So unlike Pumpkin it's a one time use and that's it.

Dorothea: Precisely I've worked on this before and i abandon it due to another project that i was assigned to so when Renzo requested it i simply gave it. That being said I didn't think that Renzo would've been able to complete a prototype it let alone finish one without my assistance. Im quite surprised.

Twiggs:Then we have to do something we can't just-(interrupted)

However before anyone could say or do anything the cannons on Howlitz's shoulders we're emitting a orange heat glow as if it was changing then suddenly before they could try to warn Demiurge which they couldn't because Renzo was still firing his Gatling gun when he stopped in turn both cannons shot out two plasma energy shots at him for which resulted in a big explosions that shook the ground. The spot we're he stood was now covered in smoke with nobody from both sides being able to see anything, then Gravel proceeded to laugh as he looked glad to the pest that had interfere with his glory was dead.

(bgm: ends)

Gravel:Heh Heh Hahaha! swallow that you smug arrogant ingrate!

Scalper:Heh! finally we got him!

Renzo:Good job Howlitz! I knew that would work even though that equipment you have is just a prototype I'll make sure to work on it properly.

Howlitz:Kill!Kill!

Renzo:On a second note once we kill these rebels, I'll repair your arm blades and probably give you another upgrade to you. What do you say?!

Howlitz:Kill! Ki-(self interrupted)

Renzo:Hey? What's-(self interrupted)

Scalper:Huh?! What's gotten into y-(self interrupted)

Demiurge:Hm? Nine so far, my how time flies.

(Bgm: Overlord OST cd 1 22 Humiliation)

As the smoke began to clear a familiar voice caught their attention. Everyone present including the 4 members Band of 5 fell silent, then much to their shock and horror even Gravel who was previously laughing was now horrified once the smoke cleared out now everyone could see Demiurge was standing completely undamaged and unscathed.

Gravel:(horrified)

Turog:(horrified)H-Hows he alive?!

Scalper:(horrified) Renzo! what the hell is going on?!

Renzo:(horrified) N-No! that's Impossible! You shouldn't be alive! we had you!

Twiggs:(shocked)How is he unscathed?! Just what in the world is he?!

Dorothea:(shocked)I can't believe it! He survived that?!

Najenda:(shocked)I don't believe it either!

Renzo:(loud tone)How are you alive! How?! Why won't you just-(interrupted)

Renzo then suddenly along with everyone else sensed a massive killing intent radiating from him as Demiurge's face darkened with the exception of his classes which we're white and bright along with his sinister looking grin that looked like something from a nightmare story, meanwhile it seemed like his gaze was on Howlitz when suddenly...

Demiurge:I suppose, I guess you're done!{Pressure crush}

As he spoke suddenly Howlitz's body began to shake very violently.

Howlitz:Kill...Arggggg!

Renzo:(panicking) Howlitz was wrong?!

Much to Renzo's shock Howlitz's body was not only trembling violently, but he was now seeing his buddy's body was getting crunched up like a beer can and blood or something that seemed like blood was coming out from him, while those who we're spectating we're in shock seeing how the mercenary was getting crunched up especially Dorothea who was saying to herself in total disbelief.

Dorothea:(shocked and horrified) No fucking way!

Then Suddenly...

(metal sound Splat)

(bgm:(turns of at 0:55))

A loud splat resonated loudly as Howlitz's body was completely crunched up then it popped and pieces of the mechanical mercenary we're everywhere. For a brief moment Renzo was paralyzed in disbelief as he saw parts of his buddy burst out everywhere then he saw Howlitz's head as it fell beside him and in turn suddenly it spoke to Renzo but it wasn't it's usual monologue...

Howlitz:Ki- R-Renzo! Run!

Much to the shock of the other mercenaries they just found out that the Meanmachine could actually talk then Renzo got on his knees and was now in tears.

Renzo:W-What! you could talk?! how?! why didn't you-(interrupted)

Howlitz:R-Renzo! Run my friend! Run you don't stand a chance against-(fade out noise)

Renzo:(tears intensifies) N-No don't shut down, Howlitz!

The man began to weep as he was now remembering that he was person who never had friends in his life until 14 years ago he created a robot using the body of a dead person along with machinery and with it he was able to create him, a friend he could converse with one that would never abandon him. Then with his creation done he decided to join the Empire then later Scalper's group hoping to gain funds and resources so that he could later build more mechanical friends along with wanting to turn himself into one even if that meant killing innocent people in order to achieve his end goal.

As the man continued to weep the others present including Dorothea, Twigg's and Tyler could only look at him with slight pity despite him being 39 years of age along with the things he's done he looked like a child that lost something very important to him though they themselves do not know his backstory or what we're his goals . As for the other 2 mercenaries they seemed to be at a loss as they looked at their comrade on the ground weaping, then Demiurge spoke which caught their attention and Renzo took notice of what he says next.

(bgm:(continues))

Demiurge:(apologetic voice) My condolences to you for your loss, don't take take it too personal all I did was defend myself to be perfectly clear.

As he said that his tone was similar to that used by businessmen to sound sympathetic but, it wasn't real in fact it was more like mockery. Once Renzo noticed this he cleared out his tears and was now looking at Demiurge with hatred.

Renzo:(angry)He was my best friend. And you killed him! You fucking bastard! You killed him!

He then noticed Demiurge put the same sadistic smile and Renzo was now furious then he grabbed the Gatling gun and aimed it at Demiurge while it was rotating ready to fire there was a red button next to the trigger that he pressed and the gun was now making a different noice then suddenly...

Renzo:(angry)Die!!

He pulled the trigger and the gun was firing however the glow of the barrage was now green and the blasts sounded more potent more like a explosive barrage, that said the barrage not only hit it's intended target but it also killed a 2 dozen regular soldiers of the 97th regiment that had taken that position moments ago along with a ruined shed as collateral damage. After a few moments due to overheating the gun stopped rotating and was now covered in smoke, the man was now breathing heavily as he looked at the spot we're he had shot.

Renzo:(deep breath)

The dust had started to clear then both the revolutionaries and the regular soldiers along with the Major saw a few of the regulars who we're caught in the barrage as their bodies we're messed up which made the Major grit his teeth in anger.

Major:(angry) Renzo! You've killed some of our men this is unaccept-(interrupted)

Renzo:(angry) Shut the fuck up Major! To hell with your fucking men. They're fucking worthless anyways and-(interrupted)

However he was cut short once the dust was gone and cleared he then saw it, those round glasses that somehow we're bright for some reason then his expression changed from hatred to one of horror as he gasped and dropped his Gatling gun and backed away and was once again horrified along Gravel, Scalper and Turog. Renzo's attack had obliterated a part of the camp along with some of the soldiers, except for one individual who was still grinning at him as if nothing happened and indeed it didn't he was once again unscathed.

At this point neither Najenda or Chelsea seemed surprised anymore that neither of their attacks seemed to do anything to him not even a scratch on his suit, that said they wondered what was his suit even made of or better yet they wondered what would it take to even damage him but as for Dorothea, Twigg's and Tyler along with both Clair and Blackboots they we're still in disbelief at how he had survived both multiple barrage of Renzo's Gatling gun and Howlitz's attacks.

Renzo:(horrified)What the hell are you!

Demiurge:Hm?! I guess that's all you can do. Oh well it appears to be my turn, I suppose i should return you a barrage of my own.(proceeds to jump high in the air)

Renzo:!!!

Demiurge:{Aspect of the devil: Tentacle wings}

Suddenly a pair of bat-like long wings sprouted from his back and was now in the air but that's not all suddenly multiple projectiles came out from out of the wings all pointing towards Renzo as the mercenary could only stare in horror, Scalper along with Turog tried to react to try and save him but it was too late, it happened so fast the projectiles pierced him all over his body until he dropped back dead on the ground with blood coming out from his mouth and then his face got impaled by said spikes. That's when Scalper and Turog along with the others close by noticed that the projectiles had the appearance of tentacles and we're now slithering around Renzo while he was dead.

(Bgm: Overlord OST cd 1 22 Humiliation/ends and repeats again)

As the other 2 mercenaries saw their comrade dead in the ground they were absolutely furious. While Demiurge was landing on the ground having finished his attack and in turn just as he landed suddenly Turog driven by anger he angrily charged at him as he jumped from a ruined low stone wall and was now high in the air with his battle axe ready to cleave Demiurge.

Turog:Take this!{Grand slam}

Then as the axe was about to deliver the blow suddenly upon contact the axe shattered, like completely leaving Turog holding a broken wooden shaft in hand while the top part of the weapon was already pieces. Turog was shocked to see his weapon rendered completely useless while the soldiers of the regiment we're also in shock, except for Blackboots who was kinda glad to see Turog's weapons and armor rendered useless to this stranger.

Scalper: Turog get back her-(self interrupted)

Turog not wanting to waste a second, he suddenly let go of the shaft and quickly switched to his last weapon, which was a pair of bladed cestus on each hand and he quickly capitalized and went to aim at Demiurge's face.

Turog: Take this.

As the blow connected those present including Scalper we're surprised to see that Turog had just resorted to a hand-to-hand attack. While the indomitable was now chuckling as he was now glad that he was able to successfully able to land a hit to the one who killed his 3 comrades.

Turog:I got you now you freak. Now that I got you I'm going to-(interrupted)

However his enjoyment was cut short...

Demiurge:Hm? Your previous last axe attack seemed to be the only strongest attack I've seen from your end.

Turog:Huh?!

Scalper:Eh?!

Demiurge: This however seems like a dissappointment i expected you to at least preform better than the 2nd one.

As Demiurge spoke, Turog noticed that his punch to the face hadn't done a damned thing; there wasn't even a bruise or any sign of injury. This left him shocked and the others confused as hell, as they could clearly see that he had been punched. What was most shocking, however, was the fact that the Cestus was bladed, yet nothing had happened to his face - not even a scratch. To make matters worse, he kept his sadistic smile, which only served to make Turog angrier.

Turog:(angry) That's it I'm going to break your face

Turog then went on a fit of rage and was now delivering a barrage of multiple punches on to Demiurge however none of these we're doing anything at all and after just a few moments Turog was now sweating and exhausted then suddenly after one his last punch he heard something cracked and when he looked to see, his eyes widened as he saw his cestus we're in very bad shape the blades we're now blunt and in a very bad shape.

Demiurge: Usually, I don't like to sully my hands this way, but it appears I'll make a exception just this once.{Aspect of the Devil: Stout Demon's Gigantic arm}

Najenda:What the?!

Everyone saw Demiurge's right arm suddenly swell up into a huge purple mass of muscle. The muscle was so long and massive that it looks like that for him to move it would have to be dragged and suddenly Demiurge swiftly proceed to deliver a blow to Turog who couldn't react in time due to being exhausted from the barrage of fist blows that didn't do anything as the blow from Demiurge connected, it sent Turog flying past some of the regular soldiers of the regiment as he seemed to crash hard on the ground. Scalper was only able to see a blur of his comrade flying past them then the spot on where he landed was now covered dust and debris. Once it was cleared what everyone sees next makes all of them gasp.

Tyler:(gasped)Holy shit!

Once the dust was cleared everyone could see Turog on the ground but that's not what shocks them it was the fact that his whole body plate armor was broken into pieces as it fell off to the ground which made Blackboots react.

Blackboots:(loud cheering tone) Yeah fuck your armor you piece of shit!

Turog:(rugged breathing)Scalper! Help me! I can't breathe! Help!

Then everyone, including Blackboots, noticed that his voice sounded rough. As they looked at the mercenary, they realized that the top frontal plate of the armor in the area of his chest cavity was embedded into his chest. There was a lot of blood pouring out of the man's wound, meaning that Demiurge had punched this spot on his chest so hard that it not only sent him flying and shattered his armor but also shattered the top plate and pierced into the man's chest cavity. This explained why he was having trouble breathing and there was even blood coming out of his mouth. Overall, he was a complete wreck, and that was just one punch from Demiurge's massively muscled arm. Speaking of Demiurge, Chelsea and the others took notice that he was nowhere in sight.

Chelsea:Wait a minute where did Demiurge go?!

Najenda:Huh? He was just there a second ago.

Najenda along with Twiggs and Dorothea noticed that Demiurge was nowhere in sight. Then both Gravel and Scalper noticed this with the former trembling as he himself couldn't believe that 3 of his best men we're killed with little effort and the soldiers including the Major couldn't believe it as well but before anyone could process their thoughts any further in the blink of an eye Demiurge appeared behind Turog.

Turog:(rugged breathing) Scalper, hel-(interrupted)

Demiurge:Oh my, it would seem I overdid it a little I thought your armor would survive the impact, but I didn't expect it to be so weak that it would shatter like that.

The mercenary then turned his head as he was now seeing Demiurge behind him and he immediately reacted.

Turog:(panicking) Bastard I'll kill you.

Then Turog, blinded by rage, attempted to attack him with his broken blade Cestus. However, before he could do anything, Demiurge still had his right arm in that massive muscle form and he quickly instead of punching Turog he back-slapped the mercenary in the face. The slap was so hard that everyone heard a snapping sound as Turog fell to the ground.

Then something fell to the side next to Tyler, Blackboots and Claire, catching their attention. What they were seeing now was a piece of metal and something that looked like flesh, with a few teeth on it. As they saw it, they looked back at Turog, and to their horror, along with everyone else, when the man had gotten up and turned around...

Scalper:!!!

Turog:(in pain)Gah, ahhh.

Regiment Major:!!!

To their shock and horror, everyone present saw that the man's right jaw was gone, along with the part of the helmet that was supposed to protect his face. Instead, there was just a bent scrap of metal on his head. The left side of his jaw hung limply, blood pouring from it, and Turog tried desperately to hold what was left of his jaw in place while he groveled in agony.

Then Demiurge walked towards him like a boss and the mercenary instantly panicked and fell to the ground as tears came out from the man's eyes.

Turog:(incoherent speaking) Na! ples dot ki me!(crying) Merca!

(Authors translation: No! Please don't kill me! Mercy!)

No one would have ever thought that they would ever see the 7.1 ft tall member of the Band of 5 who's killed lots of people was now groveling on the ground crying and begging for his life, especially to someone shorter than him. It just didn't seem real, but then...

Demiurge:{Get up from the ground}

Suddenly, the man was now standing up, and everyone present, including Scalper, noticed his body was vibrating violently. This left everyone puzzled, while others, such as Dorothea and Twiggs, recalled seeing something similar back at the refugee camp with the bandits.

Dorothea:(confused) What the hell! How did he get up so sudden?!

Chelsea:He's doing it, same as he did in the camp.

Dorothea:What! What do you mean?!

Najenda: I don't know how he does that! But apparently if he tells you to get on your knees, you will do so, regardless of whether you want to or not. You saw it earlier when he made those bandits drop their weapons and when he made that other one cut off his... well, you get the point.

Twiggs:(horrified) Najenda are you saying that he can control people's minds?!

Najenda: Im not-(interrupted)

Susanoo:No! Not exactly from what I've seen so far it's not mental ability. it's more like body manipulation via commanding.

Najenda:You were able to tell?! What else you can tell us Susanoo?

Susanoo:Not much however, there's something odd going on here.

Najenda: What do you mean?

Susanoo: I'm not certain it like he's-(Interrupted)

Then suddenly before Susanoo could speak any further their attention was once again diverted back to the 7th floor guardian as they watched him get closer and closer to the badly messed up mercenary until he was like 4ft away from him.

Demiurge:I suppose I should get done with you before any more time is used up.

As he said that Turog was in absolute terror and and was trying to beg but couldn't speak properly in short he was done for. So not wasting anymore time while still having the massive arm Demiurge proceeded to deliver the finishing blow and punched him right in the center of his chest.

(Splat)

(repeated effect 3x times for viewers)

The punch made a splat sound that resonated very loudly, as everyone watched as they saw a massive chunk of blood fly out from Turog's back, along with the massive hole in the center part of the upper body of the mercenary.

Turog:(gasped)

After the blow, he dropped to the ground lifeless, with a massive hole in his chest; at the same time most of the soldiers of the Revolutionary/Imperial Army and the soldiers of the 97th Imperial Regiment were now terrified at this person, if they could even call him that anymore. Others started to feel sick to their stomachs, including Claire, who had a horrified expression on her face, and as for Scalper, he was furious as he saw his comrades dead on the ground.

Scalper:(grunt in anger)

Demiurge:Now all that is left is you.(arm returns to normal) I congratulate you on outlasting your comrades to say the least.

Scalper:Tch,(takes off his jacket) Don't get cocky! This isn't over not yet.

Then suddenly, Scalper took out something from the pocket of the black jacket he had just taken off. It was like a cylindrical object, kind of like an injection. Dorothea, along with Najenda and Chelsea, knew what it was; a adrenaline booster drug that is used to boost the strength of it's user. Before anyone could say anything, Scalper quickly injected himself and in seconds, his chest and muscles began to pump up.

Scalper:(Angry tone)Now you're luck has run out! I'm going to make you pay for that and im going to wipe that smug look on your face.

Demiurge:(sadistic smile)Oh?! Is that so?!

Dorothea:Damn he's injected himself with the new type of drug that I made recently a year ago.

Twigg's: A New type of drug? What do you mean by that?!

Dorothea: Long time ago he had requested for a drug that not only increases his strength but would also make him faster and-(interrupted)

Before she could finish her explanation Scalper suddenly disappeared then suddenly re- appeared again just 4 feet from Demiurge and attacked with his war blades and as his attack was about to connect Demiurge blocked the attack and to the shock of others the 7th floor guardian was pushed back followed by another attack from the mercenary which much to the shock of others he was pushed again.

Scalper: Not so tough now are you?! I should've use this before and i wouldn't have lost my comrades. A mistake I'm going to fix once you're dead!

As he said those words, he was still pressing on his attack against Demiurge, and to the surprise of everyone, he managed to have the 7th-floor Guardian on the defensive, which worried Najenda greatly as she fearing that Scalper might turn the tide against their favor, even though none of his quick attacks managed to land a fatal blow on Demiurge. The depraved general then proceeded to cheer for Scalper loudly.

Gravel:Yes get him Scalper! Make that faggot beg for mercy and bring me his head! Show him why you're called the Butcher of Daiken! (Takes out his tounge like the guy thinks hes Gene Simmons while hand crossing his right hand with his thumb down)

Scalper continued to corner Demiurge with his fast attacks and was now formulating a way to bypass the 7th floor guardian's defensive evasive moves while Najenda along with Chelsea we're fearing for the worst since they just heard Dorothea say that the drug he just injected himself with not only increases strength but from the look of it also speed.

Chelsea:We can't take any chances of Demiurge fai-(interrupted)

Before she could say anything Susanoo spoke in a serious tone.

Susanoo:No, there's no need for us to intervene.

Chelsea:?!

Dorothea:Huh?!

Najenda: Susanoo, what do you mean?

Then as the engagement went on for a few short minutes, Scalper found an opening and decided to capitalize on it.

Scalper:Die!

He then charged at the opportunity to strike Demiurge as he saw him with his guard down and thanks to the drug he put on himself he was moving faster and was now 6 feet from striking him.

Until... he spoke and at the same time Susanoo was saying something to the others.

Susanoo:He's playing him... no! In fact, he's been playing with them from the start.

Najenda:(surprised) What?!

Demiurge:(sadistic smile) Unfortunately your time is running out.

As Scalper was close ready to strike Demiurge when all of a sudden in the blink of an eye a certain sound of something being striked resonated loudly.

Dorothea:!!!

Chelsea:!!!

Najenda:!!!

Twigg's:!!!

Tyler:!!!

Clair:!!!

Blackboots:!!!

Regiment Major:!!!

Gravel:!!!

In the blink of an eye much to the shock of the 97th Imperial regiment along with Gravel's. Scalper was countered by Demiurge's claws which knocked him back.

Scalper:What?!

Demiurge:(sadistic smile)

As Scalper took notice of his sadistic smile, he immediately went into an angry frenzy and attacked the 7th floor Guardian once again. However, unlike moments before when he was pushing him back, all of a sudden in the blink of an eye, the defensive plates of his War Blades were slashed, rendering their defensive capabilities useless. Even though he could still use them, Scalper was shocked because he was sure that he had him on the defensive, thanks to the enhancer which increased not only his strength but supposedly also his speed. Yet, this individual was able to not only counter the attack, but the fact that Scalper wasn't even able to see his hand movements as if he was faster than what he was letting on. Gritting his teeth in anger, Scalper realized that he was running out of both patience and options; he just wanted to kill this individual.

(Scalper:Shit this can't be happening! i had him! I was so close of finishing him so- (self interrupted)

He remembered that he still had one more thing he could use as he looked at his satchel that was still on him, a certain item that he managed to take away from Tyler moments earlier.

(Scalper:Of course I could use the Teigu Spectator and use it's powers to cloud and manipulate his mind and then I'll kill him!)

So, not wanting to give Demiurge a chance to attack, he quickly did a backflip which caught those present by surprise as they wondered what he was doing; however, they soon saw his hand reach towards his satchel and take out something that Tyler, along with those who knew what it was, as they immediately recognized it. However, it was too late for them to say anything or react as he placed said object on his head then...

Scalper:(confident tone){activate now}

It was too late; he had already activated the Teigu. Everyone else was in suspense. Najenda didn't want to take any chances, so she was going to order Susanoo to step in.

Najenda: Susanoo let's assist-(Interrupted)

When suddenly a loud scream interrupted them from doing anything further.

Scalper:(horrified expression and screaming in terror)Arrggggggggg!

Najenda:Huh?! What the?!

Dorothea:Eh?!

Chelsea:(jumped up)!!!

Gravel: What's happening?! Scalper!

(Bgm: Overlord OST cd1 23 i can't believe it!)

Scalper was now screaming as if in terror and no one knew why though, if only they knew the glimpses he was now seeing they did they would have nightmares for a long time.

(Scalper:What the hell is this?!)

However, when he activated the Teigu, instead of reading the minds of his enemies, he found himself in an unfamiliar location that resembled the landscape of a volcano. He saw images of a man performing cruel acts and enjoying them immensely, only for him to suffer the same fate. However, the images were soon replaced by visions of multiple individuals, each being cruel and all ended suffering even more horrific fates than the last. Their screams of agony echoed through his mind, and he appeared to be on the verge of losing his sanity from the sheer intensity of the noise.

Scalper:(covering his ears)Shut up!

Those who were present who saw him scream, including Tyler, wondered what in hell could he be seeing that would make him look so terrified and scream out loud? Then he stopped screaming as he was now looking strangely at his surrounding.

(back in his mind)

Suddenly, the screams in his mind stopped, as he heard something approaching. When he turned his head, he saw him - a tall being that didn't look human, but more like a monster with the appearance of a humanoid gray goat standing in 2 legs, crowned with a pair of wickedly curved golden horns. It had a strange-looking hat that had a golden clock item, and was dressed in a black suit that seemed to befit a gentleman. The creature wore a velvet cape, with a rose pinned to its left shoulder, and on its right side, its face was partially obscured by a golden mask, similar to what a plague doctor might wear.

(Scalper:(terrified)What the fuck?!)

But that's not what frightened him; it was the aura that surrounded him, something he had never sensed before. It was as if all the evil in the world resonated all around him. But what he saw next would frighten him even further.

He was now seeing all the ones who were screaming in agony as they were being sucked into a black void that appeared in the grey goat-like humanoid's hand; then suddenly, the void began to take shape, while the screams resonated loudly. Once done, the screams were silent, and standing in its place was none other than the one who killed his comrades, surrounded by a fiery aura that looked like wings on his back, radiating the screams of agony from those who were wicked. That's when his eyes widened and he realized that he wasn't seeing a memory or anything he could use, but instead, he saw how he was created. He was seeing, his soul.

(Scalper:(gasped horrified)What the fuck! He's not Human, he's a monster! )

It was as if all the wickedness that a person was capable of or on this case the evilness of every being was put into one, he then was now seeing the orange dressed man proceed to peel out the skin of a person while said person was screaming in agony along with removing the bones of his body but what shocked him more was the man was being healed which restored his wounds only for the man dressed in orange to replay the whole process all over again, but as for why? He then saw a couple of wrapped up paper next to the pile of human skin but noticed that the texture of the paper was odd and in a quick flash the skin was gone and in place there was more wrapped up paper then he realized that what the paper was actually made of human flesh.

The sight was terrifying; in fact, it would be described as macabre. He alone would probably make all the corrupt individuals he had served look like amateurs compared to him. Now, as for the goat man, he could only assume he was more evil than his own creation. Scalper was so terrified that when he saw all of this in a flash, he wanted to run the hell away from this place. However, suddenly, he heard a familiar voice resonate in his head.

Demiurge:{I command you to deactivate this}

Then suddenly, Scalper's body began to vibrate against his will as he put his hand on the jewel and deactivated it. He was back to normal, but the man was now as pale as a ghost while he was trembling and had a horrifying expression. Then, he saw Demiurge again and immediately freaked out.

Scalper:(terrified)You! You're not a human! You're a monster a amalgamation of demons! you shouldn't even be real!

However while Scalper was in that state, he along with the others noticed that Demiurge had a annoyed look on his face and he was oozing in bloodlust.

Although Demiurge didn't seem to be affected mentally by the effects of the Teigu Spectator, thanks to his magic and mental resistance being high along with other buffs he had; however, he did see what Scalper had seen, including an image of his creator Ulbert. Let's just say that he was pissed, seeing how this lower life form of a human dared to try to intrude his mind and to see the image of his creator, which he hadn't seen in so long, was infuriating. He was going to kill this insolent ingrate, but however, suddenly...a sudden shout got everyone's attention.

Gravel: Elite guards! Attack him! fire those cannon's! fire them at him! kill him!

Elite soldier#20: Sir what about the Revolutionaries they're-(interrupted)

Gravel:Fuck them! Fuck the Revolutionaries kill him! Blast him Now! Kill him!

And just like that, Gravel's elite guard consisting of 100 men with firearms, along with three field cannons, turned their attention towards Demiurge and opened fire on him. A barrage of attacks ensued, Scalper proceeded to jump away from the spot lest he get killed in the crossfire. The attack lasted for a minute, as the guns ran out and the cannons only got to fire twice.

However, as the dust cloud cleared, everyone saw that this was futile; Gravel and the elite guards were now terrified, as they saw that their attacks hadn't even fazed him, let alone pushed him back. Gravel was now panicking, until Demiurge spoke. While he seemed to be oozing in bloodlust, he seemed to be smiling as he turned his head towards where Gravel and the elites were standing and spoke in a calm but livid tone.

Demiurge:Ah, so it appears that the agreement we had has been nulled. Very well, no matter{Gravity Crush}

Suddenly all of the elite guards along with the 3 cannon and crews we're now shaking violently followed by their panicking and the confusion of those present.

Najenda:(terrified) Don't tell me he's -(interrupted)

Then suddenly before anyone could react or do anything, the elite soldiers were screaming in agony, with some of them screaming 'help me,' but it only lasted a second when...

(Splat)

(Bgm: intensifies)

The loud splat sound resonated throughout the entire camp as blood just splattered everywhere, including Gravel's face being sprayed with the blood of his elite guards who just were killed with very little effort, much to his shock and horror. Seeing his guards just explode like it did with Howlitz. Scalper, along with everyone else, were recalling that Demiurge had used this same move on Howlitz, which crushed him; but now it crushed all of the elite guards to a pulp, which horrified them, including the three cannons they crunched up like cans. That's when, much to their horror, including Dorothea, Najenda, Chelsea, and everyone else realized that this whole fight with the Band of Five was pointless from the start. Scalper, being the only surviving member of his team, along with seeing those images, was also realizing it as well.

Scalper:(terrified)Y-You, You could've killed us from the start?!

Demiurge:(grinning)So, you've realized that now?!

As Demiurge confirmed that while having his sadistic grin everybody from both sides we're trembling in fear. Then Scalper responded back while being horrified.

Scalper:(horrified) Why?! If you could've done that from the beginning then why did you cross blows with us in the first place? Why?!

Demiurge:(taps his glasses)Why? That's very simple I kept my word I did say I would give you and the other three a handicap of 13 minutes did i not?

Scalper:(gasped in horror)

Twigg's:(surprised)What?!

Susanoo: As I suspected, I knew something was off when he killed the first one quickly and I also noticed that all of his attacks with his claws were only focused on parrying their attacks and he made it look like he was defending himself, but there were multiple chances during those blows that he could've killed them effortlessly but chose to draw it out.

Dorothea:(horrified)Then this wasn't a fight but a-(interrupted)

Najenda (horrified): Execution? We... no, I literally sentenced them to death and he was the executioner.

Chelsea:(horrified)They never stood a chance! This wasn't a fight, this looked like a joke! Just how dangerous is he?!

Najenda: Susanoo, since you've been observing this is there anything else we should know?!

Susanoo:(nods his head) Not much, however from what I've seen so far, I'll tell you this, he's just as dangerous as the creature back at the capital.

They gasped upon Susanoo's response and were shocked by it, remembering how useless their attacks were against the creature back at the Capital, and now seeing how utterly useless the Band of 5's attacks were on Demiurge. Najenda took it worst; in fact, her eyes widened, as she had previously thought that if her children had fought the Band of 5, some of them may not have made it back alive from the encounter.

However, Demiurge alone had disposed of the 5 of them with little difficulty, save for the fact that this fight with the 5 mercenaries was a complete act or a show of humiliation and that she and the other's were the spectator's of this slaughter horror show for had toyed sadistically with the 5 mercenaries which raised a lot of red flags in her mind. He could probably kill her entire team along with the Band of 5, the Jaëgers and Wild hunt all in one and he won't even get a scratch from them which terrified her.

Tyler, Blackboots, and Claire, although they may not have been close enough to hear what Susanoo had just said, they did hear what Demiurge had just said, which shocked them. Moments earlier, The Band of 5 was known for their battle abilities, cruelty, and experience, along with how easily the five of them took out most of the large group Tyler had assembled in an attempt to dispose of General Gravel. And yet, this man or something in between managed to kill one of them in mere seconds and proceeded to give the rest a handicap of thirteen minutes in which he completely toyed with them. Along with him just speaking loudly, he killed Gravel's elite guards, which caused them to explode and destroyed three field cannons, which he does not know how he did that. Lastly, unknown to Tyler, he alone destroyed the artillery guns that were targeting the refugee camp, and all of this just did not seem believable, but yet it was right in front of him.

Upon hearing him say that he had given them a handicap of 13 minutes, Scalper became even more enraged, as if he were being mocked; he had never before been treated like this, not even by the most vicious killers. In a fit of rage and desperation, he attacked Demiurge, despite knowing that his warblades no longer had any defensive capabilities.

Scalper: Bastard! I won't stand for this! (war cry)

And as Scalper was about to engage Demiurge the latter still had his hand claws out and not wanting to waste time anymore he proceeded to end this by swiftly in the blink of an eye with his claws...

(slash sound)

Najenda:!!!

Chelsea:!!!

Twiggs:!!!

Tyler:!!!

Regiment Major:!!!

Scalper:(screaming)Ahhhhh!

In the blink of an eye, both of Scalper's arms were cut clean off, and instead of his war cry, there were only screams of pain, accompanied by spurts of blood from where his arms used to be. Then his screams were cut short as one attack from Demiurge's claws suddenly decapitated him. As the head fell, Scalper's life flashed before his eyes, and suddenly he remembered something from months ago.

(Flashback)

Months ago, he and his comrades, along with Gravel and his elite soldiers, had put a village somewhere on the western border to death. The villagers didn't stand a chance; from the men, women, elderly, and children, they were single-handedly put to death, except for one elderly woman who seemed to be some kind of fortune teller and was currently holding her dead grandson in her hands, who was killed by the elite soldiers and her sight was also gone as well because of the elite soldiers had burned them.

Turog:Eh?! Well well what do we have here? A witch! (laughs) Shall we send her to the afterlife?!

Renzo:Heh! Considering that her grandchild is dead you might as well end her suffering.

Howlitz:Kill! Kill!

Scalper: Well which one of you guys wants to send this hag straight to hell and be done with it and-(interrupted)

Then said elderly woman looked into their direction for a mere second and she seemed to be in a trance then she suddenly starting to laugh wholeheartedly.

Scalper:(confused)Huh?! What's so funny? Have you lost your marbles grandma?

Elderly woman:(laughs happily) Oh i see it now. Your end that is.

Renzo:Huh?! See? Are you crazy, you old crone you don't have eyes to see anything!

Gravel:There's no use pretending that you can see the future. Witches like you are nothing but parasites who lie in order to take the hard earned gold of the people of the Empire and-(interrupted)

Elderly woman:(nodding her head while chuckling) I assure you im no liar sir General i don't require eyes to see the future. You who betrayed your best friend and framed him all for you to rise in rank. However It doesn't matter in the slightest to say the least as i know im going to die here and now at this moment. Though i suppose i could tell the fate of the 5 who put our village to the death.

Gravel suddenly was about to pull out his pistol and kill this old crone until Scalper lifted his hand which prevented him from being able to kill her.

Scalper:(chuckles) Do you now?

Elderly woman: Indeed I do, I can see very clearly. One day in the dark of night, the five of you will meet your death, and it will be one of humiliation, as many will witness it, and at the same time. You the Butcher of Daiken will know fear before his own end.

Scalper:Heh?! In the dark of night huh? You're probably talking about Night Raid. Jokes on you cause we've been waiting for a chance to exchange blows with them and-(interrupted)

Elderly Woman: (nods her head in disagreement) No. The ones you speak of have another path ahead of them. It will be an individual who's a monster covered in flames, dressed in a business suit with a sadistic grin that would put many, including your corrupt government's cruelty, to shame.

At first they thought she was going to probably mention Esdeath since they couldn't think of anyone else being stronger than them which was something that Gravel wanted to hear since she's also on his list to screw over and needed evidence to pin on her. However much to his disappointment the lady mentioned someone who doesn't fit her description at all and Scalper just to amuse himself decided to ask who was this person.

Scalper:Oh? And who is this individual you speak of?

The elderly woman was not only holding her dead grandson in her hands but also holding a Tarot card on her hand and in his response she revealed it and spoke.

Elderly woman:The Devil!

As she revealed her card they we're now seeing the card revealing a demon like being covered in flames.

Gravel:(chuckle's)What nonsense, the Devil? Please the Empire is more mightier than this Devil you're dreaming about.

The corrupt General then put his pistol onto the old woman's head.

Gravel:(smirking) Didn't see this one didn't you?

The old woman was smiling while she hugged tightly the body of her dead Grandson, then she spoke while she smiled which caught their attention.

Elderly woman: Never forget my words. The pride of the 5 of you will get you killed. You'll meet him face to face and your strengths are not going to matter in the slightest. (laugh's) I could see it, the fear and the despair that each one of you will have before dying, I say karma will come to you at a full horrifying circle to you boys.

As the old woman was laughing again as she finished speaking they noticed that her laugher was wholeheartedly like someone who's just accepted what was about to happen. Then suddenly...

(Gunshot sound)

The old woman was shot in the head by Gravel who looked annoyed at what the woman had said.

Gravel:(smirking)See that?! Your dead you old slut.

And so with that old woman dead on the ground the Band of 5 along with Gravel and his elite soldiers continued to carry on with more executions for many months. Months that would make them forget what the Fortune teller had warn them about.

(end of flashback)

As Scalper remembered those words from the fortune teller in those few seconds, he realized that what the old lady had said had come to pass; Karma had come full circle, and a humiliating one at that. Closing his eyes, everything went white, and then nothing. The headless body of the Butcher of Daiken fell on to the ground on its knees. And so, here ends the story of the Band of Five who murdered settlements to villages and towns, leaving a lot of death for many years, until they crossed a devil dressed in red, and one by one, he killed them until the last one dropped.

(Bgm:Ends)

Everyone present was shocked to see what had just transpired with all of them seeing the bodies of the dead mercenaries. Then suddenly the skill message had caught Demiurge's attention and was now responding and it was none other than his Lord.

Ainz: Demiurge! Are you alright?! Speak to me!

Demiurge:My Lord I'm alright.

Ainz:I saw that man use that jewel against you and I was trying to message you but you weren't responding. What happened?

Demiurge:Very well it appears he tried to read or use my mind using that jewel but however It had no effect on me whatsoever but I did see what he was seeing and let's just say.. I was bit livid for such a insect to see a image of my creator or to even try such folly. Please forgive me for not being able to -(interrupted).

Ainz:Its fine. I'm glad to know that you're unharmed. Anyways excellent work Demiurge I knew i made the right choice to dispatch you for this task I'll have to reward you for your efforts.

Demiurge:It is a great pleasure to receive your praise my Lord, no other reward is necessary.

Ainz:Nonsense but we'll discuss that later anyways what about those other soldiers?

Demiurge:Hm?! not very much my Lord they don't pose a threat should I dispose of them?

Ainz: No, that won't be necessary. Let Najenda's people handle it, however, if they attack you, deal with them as you please, but do give them the option and see what happens.

Demiurge:Very well my Lord, I'll take care of that.

Meanwhile...

Dorothea:Is he talking to himself?!

Chelsea: No! He's probably speaking to his boss.

Twigg's: His boss? What are you talking about?!

Najenda: It's complicated and we'll explain that later but apparently this is sort of some way of communicating with one and another with magic.

Twigg's:Magic?! Najenda you can't be serious, are you-(interrupted)

Najenda: Look I know how this all sounds trust us you haven't even heard the rest of it yet.

Chelsea: She's right Twigg's.

While Demiurge was speaking to Ainz via message Gravel was now shaking in fear he just couldn't believe that 5 of his best men who we're feared through the Empire aside from Esdeath we're just killed effortlessly. Then he saw his 97th regular troops and he quickly shouted at them.

Gravel:All of you! fire your weapons at him! Kill him!

However, they weren't responding as they were in shock and were sweating in fear. After everything they had seen him do alone, it was kind of like a bad dream for some, but others knew pretty damn well this wasn't a dream. In fact, they were so terrified, but who wouldn't be? Now Gravel was ordering them to literally throw their lives away. He then spoke while looking at them with that sinister look and his glasses were bright white.

Demiurge: If neither one of you think you can win, then none of you should choose to fight; however, if you wish to carry out that order, it would be your choice and yours alone. However, if you do so, don't expect that I'll hesitate to do the same to you as i did to your elite comrades. Make your choice.

With him saying that the soldiers of the 97th Regiment were now thinking about what they should do, should they disobey, attack, or run the hell away from this man? But then the Major of the regiment understood the situation and did not want to allow chaos to ensue along with a meaningless death. He stepped forward and all of the soldiers were now paying attention to their Major. Then suddenly, he dropped his rifle and was now addressing the men.

Regiment Major:(loud tone) All men! Drop your weapons now! This is a fight we can't win!

Those from the opposing side we're surprised to see at what was happening as they started to see many men were starting to put their weapons down and others were abandoning the positions they had taken in case the Revolutionaries attacked we're now putting their weapons down. Twiggs, Tyler and Najenda just couldn't believe it, Demiurge had terrified them to the point that they would just surrender. Except for one person who proceeded to take out his pistol and shout.

Gravel:What how dare you disobey me! (proceeds to shoot) I am your General and I'm the one who gives the orders!

Fortunately, Gravel is a terrible shooter and wasn't able to hit the Major of his regiment; however, it did injure two other men, one being shot in the head. Upon seeing one getting killed in turn the regimental Major then took out his own pistol and fired at Gravel, hitting him in the right shoulder. This caused the corrupt general to drop his gun as he lay on the floor of his portable wooden deck, bleeding and squirming in disbelief that his own Major had shot him. While said Major looked at him like he was garbage.

Gravel:(in shock) Y-You shot me?!

Regiment Major:(angry) Yes i did! And i would do it again.

Gravel:H-How dare you im the -(interrupted)

Regiment Major:(loud angry tone) Shut the fuck up you piece of shit! You're no General you're a damned disgrace therefore by Imperial military law i relieve you of your command of the 97th Regiment. You're no longer in charge of the regiment. You have no idea how i've waited to do this for far too long but now that your guards are dead and those 5, now you've got nothing!

Gravel:(surprised) Y-You can't do this to me I'm the General decreed by his majesty the Emperor and the Minister Hon-(interrupted)

Regiment Major:(addressing the men) All of you put down your weapons now! Or we're dead. Now!

Upon the Major's command the soldiers we're now dropping their weapons which resonated loudly as the surviving soldiers of the 97th regiment now had their hands up and the Major was now addressing to the Revolutionaries.

Regiment Major: Ex-General Najenda, Ex-General Twiggs! We are surrendering; I request that you do not harm us. (drops his pistol and places his hands up)

Gravel:(groveling) You cowards! You're going to pay for this! All of you!

At the same time the magical barriers that was protecting the soldiers of the Revolutionary army and the one that protected Tyler and his 2 comrades was gone.

Demiurge:Miss Najenda I do believe it's time for you to handle all of these.

Najenda: R-Right! General Twigg's let's take these men into custody.

Twigg's:I-very well,(addresses his men) Men! Collect their weapons and line them up but don't harm them we're taking them into custody.

At first, many of the Revolutionary/Imperial soldiers were still in shock after everything they had just seen, but upon the General's orders, they snapped out of it and were now doing what they were ordered to do. As they approached the men of the 97th, who had their hands up, followed by Twiggs and Najenda accompanied by Susanoo and Chelsea we're also getting close to them in order to manage the situation. As for Gravel, he got up from the floor of his wooden deck while ignoring his injury and proceeded to go on an angry rant.

Gravel: You cowards how dare you surrender you'll all be hanged for this! Major I swear you are going to pay for this I'll kill your whole family ! Najenda you fucking whore How dare you stand in my way you fucking traitor! Twigg's You should be dead for betraying the Empire! Your son and Wife deserved to be raped and killed by me!

Twiggs being down from his horse along with Najenda immediately heard what the corrupted General was saying much to the former's annoyance who was 30 feet away from him.

Gravel:Oh! Your son cried and screamed like a bitch as I fucked him while your wife watched and begged me to stop. Then I made her my bitch before I killed him and let my guards fuck your wife. She was a bitch through and through.

Upon Gravel saying those things Twigg's was absolutely furious and was about to pull out his pistol until Najenda interfere by holding his hand which prevented him along with 2 other soldiers from doing so.

Twigg's:(angry)Let go of me Najenda! I'll kill him! I'll fucking kill him!

Najenda:(restraining Twiggs) Stop it Twiggs, it's not worth it.

Twiggs:(angry and struggling) Like hell it is, I'm going to kill that bastard!

Najenda:(loud tone)General Twigg's restrain yourself this instant!

Twiggs:(confused)Najenda?! You don't understand he killed my-(interrupted)

Najenda: You are commanding officer of our current forces! And as such you can't afford to lose your composure, not to garbage like him.

Twigg's:...

Najenda: I understand what you feel, but even if you kill him, it won't bring back either your wife or your son, and killing him in front of the men who are surrendering would only make them doubtful of us.

Chelsea: She's right Twiggs, now's not the time to act irrationally.

Twigg: I... (calm and composed) I see. I apologize. (tightens his fist) You're right, I shouldn't have acted like that! It's just that I've waited for so long to have a chance to make him pay for what he's done.

Najenda:I know. But you're not the only one who's lost their loved ones because of him. Killing him instantly would only rob them of their right to see him face retribution.

Twigg's:(deep breaths) You're right.

As Twigg calmed down and regained composure, Gravel continued to go on his rant, as he now was staring directly at Demiurge, the one responsible for putting him in this situation. The one who had ruined everything by destroying his elite guard and murdering the Band of Five, and was now going on a rant at him.

Gravel: And you! You insolent, low-life, pointy-eared faggot! How dare you stand in my way of my destiny! Don't you know who I am ?! I'm General Gravel, and I will be the Grand General of the Empire! You should be on your knees begging for my grand forgiveness; you're not even human! You have no right to oppose me! You hear me? I'm human, I have more rights than you! You hear me You can't win against me!

Those present who starred at him looked dumbstruck and for a mere second they wondered if they had gone crazy at seeing and hearing how stupid he just sounded.

(Dorothea:(dumbstruck)Oh my goodness, is he even real ?! )

(Chelsea:(dumbstruck)Is he really that stupid! He just lost his 5 best men and he thinks that ranting while making empty threats at Demiurge is going to make things different?! )

Then Gravel stopped ranting and was now catching his breath for what seemed like an eternity but, It was clear that no matter how threatening he sounded, the man dressed in a red business suit wasn't moved or intimidated; his grin remained the same throughout, and Gravel noticed this. Just as he was about to say something or probably rant again, Demiurge spoke or, better yet, interrupted him.

Demiurge:{prostrate yourself}

Immediately, Gravel fell from the wooden deck and was now lying on the ground, unable to say anything or go on another rant. However, that said, he had also wet himself and was now panicking, unable to beg, speak, or even move his head, which was touching the ground, covered in the blood of his dead elite guards.

(Chelsea:Well now that you mentioned that's a good way to shut him! For goodness sake Im nearly this close of getting a headache.)

Demiurge:Miss Najenda, do you recall our agreement?

Najenda:(confused) Yes i do?! Why do you ask?

Demiurge: Would you have a problem if i took this one off from your hands.(slightly stares at Gravel)

Najenda:(confused)Huh?!

Once he finished speaking, Najenda looked a bit confused, but then she looked at his gaze and noticed that he was speaking about Gravel. However, she did take notice of that sadistic smile on his face, along with it darkening. She did know what he actually meant, along with Chelsea.

Twigg's: What's he talking about?

Dorothea:(scared) I don't know but that face that he puts creeps me the hell out!

Najenda was now thinking about what he had intended to do was something that she'd never thought was possible, and worse, it was inhumane. In fact, it would probably put Dorothea's whole history of cruel acts to shame.But even though it was an act of cruelty, Najenda thought for just a moment that nobody deserved to go through something like that and normally she would oppose it.

However, as she looked at Gravel, her thoughts changed considering all the things he had done to the nation along with his despicable acts; in summary, he was completely garbage. If Demiurge were to take him and do what he said he was going to do, no one, not even Najenda, would object. In fact, it would be the perfect karma for someone like him. She wouldn't want someone like him being held captive by them, as she thought he could probably compromise any of their efforts or try to hurt someone, especially children. So, she thought it was best to send him straight to a nightmarish hell. With her mind made up, she proceeded to respond.

Najenda:I-I see very well i agree to be honest he's completely garbage. You may do whatever you want with him. All i could ask is that you don't kill him he has to pay for what he's done.

Demiurge:I intend to(smiles) and do remember what I've said before. We let nothing go to waste.

Twigg's: W-What Najenda what are you talk- (interrupted)

Then a red circle with strange symbols appeared beneath Gravel, and it began to radiate intensely. Gravel screamed, and suddenly he was gone, leaving everyone, including Twigg and Dorothea, wondering what had just happened.

Demiurge:Now that that issue with that human is done i believe its time for the next task.

(Dorothea:That's strange he did it again that's the same circle that made those other soldiers disappear. What kind of agreement did she struck with him? What the hell is he?!My goodness I have so many damn questions! )

Twigg's:Najenda! What's the meaning of this?! I thought you said that-(interrupted)

Najenda: I'll explain it to you later right now is not the time for that. Besides i believe you have a subordinate to check on.

Tyler then proceeded to retrieve the Teigu spectator from Scalper, once done he alongside Clair and Blackboots walked towards Najenda and Twigg's with the latter proceeding to address his subordinate.

Twigg's:Tyler! Oh thank goodness you're alright I'm glad to see you.

Tyler:Yes sir.

Twiggs:Is this all that survived from your group?!

Tyler: Yes, at first we thought we had control of the situation since we had infiltrated their grounds. However, it turned out that it was a trap set up by the Band of 5. They even used some of the regular soldiers as bait without they even knowing it. After that we engaged them in a fight a unfortunately we lost the rest of the men.

As Tyler spoke, he tightened his fist as he remembered what had happened. Those beside him noticed his look of guilt, including Twiggs. Then Tyler proceeded to speak again.

Tyler:Sir!(bows his head) I've lead so many men to their deaths. I'll accept any punishment you give me and I'll-(interrupted)

Before Tyler could say anything else Twiggs lifted his hand which stopped Tyler from speaking.

Twiggs:Say no more.

Tyler:But, Twiggs- I mean sir, I went and acted without your authorization and got others-(interrupted).

Twiggs: Don't get this the wrong way im still upset at such a foolish action you just did. Believe there will be time for that later. Now's not the time for disciplinary action soldier.

Tyler:I understood sir.

Twiggs:(looks at Blackboots)I know you. You're on one of the groups under the command of Col Johansson.

Blackboots:Why yes sir, the names Blackboots Burton from 12th Rv company.

Chelsea:Who's she?!

Tyler:Oh right this is Clair she a surviving member of the Imperial police, Clair this is Najenda and Chelsea.

Clair:Nice to meet you Miss Chelsea and (looks at Najenda)I see you're Najenda from Night Raid I've seen your wanted poster.

Najenda:Oh i see, I figure Twigg's has filled you in anyways pleasure to meet you.

Clair:Well to be honest there was another girl who was a member of the Imperial police force who joined the Jaëgers who spoke of hunting you down, though I don't know if she's alive.

Chelsea: Do you mean Seryu Ubiquitous?

Clair: Yes that's it.

Chelsea:I hate to bring you the bad news but she's dead.

Clair:(sad look) I see though to be honest I didn't know her well, anyways im glad to make your acquaintance.

Twigg's:I'm glad to hear that you're alive though I'm sorry to hear about your comrades if only we could've-(Interrupted).

Clair:It wasn't your fault sir! And honestly we all volunteered for this mission and we knew the risk that went with it if anything, all of us we're foolish. We pondered at the thought of what would've happened if our exhausted main troops we're defeated by Gravel.

Blackboots: She's right Twiggs Tyler briefed us and he only asked for volunteers in which we agreed to it including the survivors of the Imperial police. If anything we also would have to take the blame as well.

Twigg's:I see, i understand but as i said before now's not the time for that. Najenda could you at least explain to us what's going on?! or who or what is he?!(looks at Demiurge)

Najenda:Well he's-(Interrupted)

While the humans were speaking and addressing each other, the Hanzos disappeared by Demiurge's order, followed by him now speaking to Najenda..

Demiurge:Miss Najenda. I do believe that we've already carried out part of our agreement. Now as in accordance, all that's left is for you to procure the items you had mentioned and relinquish them to me.

(Dorothea: Items? What's he talking about?)

Najenda:Wait hold on a second before anything, firstly allow me to resolve some problems here before anything else. Also I can't just hand one of them to you singularly not without Tyler it just won't help you.

Demiurge:Oh?! Care to elaborate on that one?

Najenda's comrades except for Chelsea and Susanoo we're confused. at the dialogue between the ex General and this strange looking person. One thing was certain though this person gave all of them the creeps.

Najenda: Yes, I know I filled you guys in on the situation and told you everything regarding the creature, but only Tyler has used the item to see the memories of the creature. If anyone else were to use it, they wouldn't be able to have access to the images that were gained previously because it's only linked to one person. I'm certain you or your master would appreciate seeing it firsthand. Please bear that in mind.

Once done speaking Demiurge tapped his glasses then he grinned which honestly scared Dorothea along with Tyler, Blackboots and Clair, he looked like something from a horror story.

Demiurge:Ah I see, a valid point, very well I suppose he'll have to be brought to Nazarick for that.

(Dorothea:What's this about the creature?! What happened in the Capital?! Nazarick? What's that?)

While Najenda and Demiurge were conversing, the revolutionary/ex-imperial soldiers were rounding up the soldiers of the 97th Regiment, while simultaneously keeping their eyes on him. All of a sudden, their attention was caught by Abyss Demon, who landed near Demiurge. Both the soldiers of the 97th Regiment and Blackboots, Clair, and Tyler were shocked by his appearance; to them, he looked like a demon. However, to their surprise, he was bowing down to Demiurge, which kind of surprised them since he was much taller than Demiurge and more menacing than the 7th Floor Guardian, save for the creepy smile.

Abyss Demon: Lord Demiurge the Hanzo's have completed their task and the designated perimeter is now under constant watch for anything suspicious.

Demiurge:Excellent work, is there anything else?! Have they found anything out of place?

Abyss Demon: No my Lord there hasn't been any changes during the last couple of minutes.

Demiurge: Hm... I see, splendid work, Abyss Demon.

As Demiurge finished speaking suddenly the same swirling purple and black ball of darkness that appeared back at the refugee camp was now present then Demiurge proceeded to speak.

Demiurge:Miss Najenda I'll take my leave now, you may take this time you need to wrap things up here however I'll send someone to retrieve you later I'll leave Abyss Demon here to guard both you and your 2 subordinates. But don't attempt to flee if you do so then-(interrupted)

Najenda: Do not worry I know if I do you'll kill them, that said I'll let you know that I would neither never abandon them or go back on my word, however before you there's one more thing i would like request.

Demiurge:Oh? Speak your mind.

Najenda:(deep breath) I would like to request to your Lord for General Twigg's to also be in the audience, if it's not too much to ask if he declines then I'll understand.

Demiurge:I'm not inclined to bring the requests of a lower life form to my Lord, but since you requested it nicely I'll see what I can do.

Najenda:T-Thanks I appreciate it.

Demiurge:Abyss Demon do guard these 3 individuals if there's any trouble message me and I'll give you further instructions.

Abyss Demon:Yes Lord Demiurge as you command.

Demiurge then proceeded to walk towards the swirling purple and black void until he stopped himself and turned his head.

Demiurge:One more thing, Najenda. Regarding what took place on the second floor earlier, keep that information to a minimum; do not ask why, as it will be explained to you later.

As he said that Najenda and Chelsea were at first confused and wondered why, then Najenda proceeded to respond.

Najenda: Very well I'll do that. Also, thank you for aiding us and give your Lord our sincerest gratitude.

Demiurge:I will relay that.

Demiurge took two steps into the void, and just like a ghost, he was gone. Along with him, the purple-black void and the malice that radiated from Demiurge disappeared as well. Everyone, including all the soldiers present from both sides, took a deep breath of relief. At this point, neither side wanted to be hostile to the other, but the fight—no, the single-sided massacre between the Band of 5 and Demiurge would probably give them nightmares for days to come. That said, no one spoke for an entire minute. Finally, the dark-skinned demon walked towards where Najenda and Twiggs were standing..

Abyss Demon: Miss Najenda, from this point until we return to Nazarick I'll be guarding both of your subordinates and yourself.

All the soldiers present began to murmur amongst themselves as they we're looking at the demon-like being some we're sort of scared because of it's appearance while others we're wary of what could he do since some of the Revolutionary/Ex Imperial troops saw how he was able to mow down the attacking soldiers of the 97th with it's Halberd like it was nothing. Then Najenda noticed the way the soldiers we're staring at him so not wanting to let things get bad she proceeded to respond back.

Najenda: I appreciate that I look forward to it. (lifts up her hand towards him)

Abyss Demon:Hm? What is this?

Najenda:(awkward) Um, well its a-(interrupted)

Chelsea:It's called a handshake I'll show you (proceeds to hand shake Najenda's hand) see this is how you do it. Go give it a try.

Abyss Demon:(nervous) Um- I see, well,(awkwardly puts out his hand and is now hand shaking Najenda's hand) like this?

Najenda:(akward) Yes like just like that you're doing well.

Twigg's:(sigh) Najenda can you please tell us what in the world is going on?

Najenda: I will but first I think we need to take care of the men that just surrendered first Twigg's(sigh) We should give them the bad news then we have to organize ourselves.

Twigg's:R-Right! I see your point,(loud tone) Men gather them up!

The Revolutionary/ex Imperial soldiers calmly did what they we're told and now the soldiers of the 97th regiment we're a bit worried and at the same time confused because many of their captors we're wearing Imperial uniforms and the fact that they looked like shit which made them wonder what happened. Then Twigg's was now addressing the survivors of the 97th regiment.

Twigg's:(sigh) Alright! before I start I would like to know is there anyone who has seniority here!

Once he was done speaking a man steeped forward which turned out to be the Major that made the men surrender and shot Gravel in the shoulder approached forward and then proceeded to take off his head gear revealing a man in his mid 40s with dark grey well cut hair with blue eyes and a goatee which makes him look like a respectable man.

Regiment Major:Sir Twigg's, Major Russell Ashford, of the Ashford family.

Twigg's:Hm? Yes I remember that name your family was one of the influential families of the Empire.

Russell:(slightly confused) We still are and-(interrupted)

Twigg's: Question can you explain to me why is the regiment this far from the northwestern border?

Russell: Four days ago there was a large group of brigands that was attacking our position in the border and upon we successfully repelling them they turned southeast. Gravel without sending information or getting orders back from the Capital proceeded to order us to give them chase in which we catched up with them. We found the surviving remnants at a small impoverished village not far from here which Gravel plunderered after we had killed the brigands. Then a storm hit the village and we've been there for 2 days, then 7 hours ago one of the elite scouts spotted your location because according to the scout he saw multiple revolutionaries all heading towards your current location, so Gravel believing that he'd be rewarded for crushing your garrison proceeded to make his move and the rest, well here we are.

Twiggs: I see, well that makes sense, by the way where's Colonel Anston?!

Russell: Well about that, Gravel had him executed because he was against the plundering of the impoverished village. So he threaten Gravel in the presence of the Band of 5 so he was killed along with 30 other men as a means to make a example which kept the other men in line.

Twigg's:Damn sorry to hear that Major, though I'm not surprised. What about Colonel Barkley?

Russell:(sigh)Yeah to put it on simple terms he was amongst the cannon squad that was attacking your HQ so I'd say if none of your men found him then he's probably dead.

Najenda:I see we'll I guess the job falls onto your shoulders Major.

Russell:(confused) Job?! What are you talking about? Aren't I arrested and-(interrupted)

Twigg's: Major, first thing is first I must tell you that your wife and child are safe in fact you're wife has been helping Dr Banting with the wounded along with your daughter too has been helping her.

Russell:(gasped worried) What?! M-My wife and daughter?! What have you-(interrupted)

Twigg's:No! it's not what you think there are others who fled from the Capital, the regiment wasn't just firing at a HQ but a refugee camp we had to set up far from the Capital.

Russell:(confused) Refugee camp?! Fled from the Capital?! What's -(interrupted)

Dorothea: Major Russell! I believe you know who I am.

Major Russell had turned his head towards the right as he saw a familiar face that was being held by Susanoo.

Russell:Yes i know you you're that alchemist that works with the Minister. What are you doing here?! No more importantly what's going on here?!

Najenda: Look Major Russell -No, (looks at the regiment) All of you need to know something so pay attention to what we are about to say, Tyler get over here.

Tyler: R-Right! I mean yes Najenda sir!

Najenda:Major Russell are you familiar with the Teigu or better yet Spectator?!

Russell:Why yes of course I'm well aware of the Teigu and of course I'm familiar with it, it once belonged to Imperial prison warden for interrogation.

Twigg's:Good then I suppose this makes things much easier to explain.

And so Twigg, along with Najenda and with the help of both Dorothea and Tyler, proceeded to explain everything that had happened in the Capital from the carnage and destruction along with the knowledge that both General Budo and the Emperor were dead, along with mentioning the fact that the Prime Minister Honest and the other officials were also dead, meaning that the Empire was no more. Along with mentioning the creature that had brought death and destruction, which at first they didn't believe it, but some along with the Major we're recalling that earlier they had captured a soldier who said something similar, but was decapitated by Scalper, and now they were hearing it again along with the proof provided by Tyler's Teigu Spectator which showed the images of the carnage along with the creature that had done all of this. They we're shocked to hear all the details about it, they didn't want to believe it but with the images shown along with the confirmation of both Dorothea and Claire (with the latter being a member of the Imperial police force and the former being a member who had access to the higher ups of the Capital) they knew it was true.

The men of the 97th regiment all had mixed emotions of everything they've heard some we're disgusted others we're worried and angry but what made them feel quilt was for the fact that they had attacked the camp where their citizens had seeked refuge from the carnage and destruction. Russell had turned his sight away from his men and from both Najenda and Twigg's and seemed conflicted, that said he was glad that both his wife and daughter we're safe from harm but he suspected that the other members of his family we're dead including both his father and older brother who were influential members of the inner circle of the Imperial palace, he then now turned to both Najenda and Twigg's and took a deep breath.

Russell:I see so that's what has happened, I suppose that makes sense some of your men are Imperial soldiers, General Twigg's I apologise on behalf of the regiment if I would've known i-(interrupted)

Twigg's:Worry not you had no idea and it was Gravel who ordered the attack so you don't need to apologise.

Russell:No! I should've stood up to Gravel and the Band of 5 before but (tightened his fist) I didn't out of fear to protect my family from his threats, ironic isn't it being worried for my family only to now to find out that most of them are probably dead. I thank you for protecting my wife and daughter sir! (bow's his head down) You have my sincerest gratitude.

Twigg's:It was no problem, as I said before they've been of great help with our injured personnel.

Russell:(chuckles) You don't say?! We'll that would be my fault after all I kept coming home with slight injuries then one day I cut my hand with glass and she for the first time decided to treat it herself. (chuckles) And much to my surprise 11 months back she started to get interested in learning more.

Twigg's: (laughs slightly) Hehe. I know I used to be married myself so I know what you're talking about.

(Dorothea:(eyes rolled back)Oh for heaven's sake, I swear they look like 2 old men talking.)

Russell:Now that that's out of the way. (looks at Abyss Demon) Could you tell me what is that thing?! And who was that man in the orange business suit.

Twigg's:We'll... Najenda i do believe this is the part where you explain this.

Russell:(confused) Are you saying you don't know?! (looks at Najenda) I thought he's on your side.

Najenda:It's a bit complicated, but before that, I think we should head back to the refugee camp along with these soldiers. I'm sure they would want to see if any of their loved ones made it to safety, and we're in the open out here.

Dorothea:( comically annoyed) Damnit Najenda. Seriously I'm dying right here I have so many questions!

Clair: She's right we can't stay here we're in the open out here.

Twigg's:(deep breath) Fine, Major Russell I would like for you to- No, would you assist us from this point on? Given the circumstances you're now aware that the Empire is no more and fighting each other at this point is meaningless.

Russell:(sigh)Well, this is one hell of a big mess I suppose I don't have any other options and from the looks of it if we we're to try anything stupid I suppose that man with the orange business suit would probably kill us all. (strokes his goatee) Very well I'll be in your hands General sir! (army salute) What are your first orders?

Twigg's:For now let's gather all the equipment we can take and take it to the camp once we get there I want you to do a head count of soldiers you have left and at least we'll see if any of them have loved ones in the camp, that'll be all Major carry on.

Russell: Understood. But question, would it be possible for us to retrieve our dead?!

Twiggs: About that unfortunately the ones in the field we're burnt to a crisp by that Demiurge fellow and there's nothing left of them which you'll see once we get to the camp, and the ones in your front perimeter we're completely missing although i don't know why. Which leaves you with the one's on the other perimeters, however i'm afraid we don't have the luxury of dealing with the dead given the circumstances we can only bury them on the spot and that'll take a lot of time and-(interrupted)

Najenda: Twiggs, i believe i could assist in that one.

Twiggs: Najenda?!

Russell:Huh?!

Najenda: With my teigu (points at Susanoo) Susanoo he'll gather the bodies and bury them quickly since time is of the essence. Now the question is where do you want them to be buried? Make your choice but it has to be here. Either by the rear of the forest area or by the eastern cliff? That's all i could advise.

Russell closed his eyes for a few seconds then opened them as he made his decision.

Russell:(sigh) I wish I could bury them in the capital but, i understand the current situation. Very well then, I choose the eastern cliff. Bury them there where they could see the sun set from that spot.

Najenda: Very well, Susanoo you know what to do.

Susanoo:(puts down Dorothea on a sitting position) Understood leave it to me.

Susanoo proceeded to grab a shovel that was on the ground and like a lightning strike he was gone. To carry out his task and in turn Russell spoke to Najenda.

Russell:I-I thank you, Najenda sir, i gladly appreciate this.

Najenda:Its not a problem but now we must make haste.

And So, the Major proceeded to order the surviving men of his regiment to collect their supplies and equipment, including three cannons that were not used, along with Renzo's gatling gun. Tyler proceeded to take Scalper's War blades from the severed arms since his were broken. Within an hour and a half, the regimental camp was cleared out. Both groups of soldiers were now at the refugee camp. Many of the 97th Regiment soldiers had found some of their loved ones among the refugees. Russell even found both his wife and child alive and proceeded to hug them tightly. Others discovered that their loved ones were either killed or might be seeking shelter elsewhere. Some were hopeful that their family members were still hiding somewhere in the city. In all, some of the soldiers of the regiment were angry about what had transpired back at the capital, but most were reserved about it.

Meanwhile in the main command tent we see General Twigg's, Major Russell, Dorothea, Clair, Tyler, Blackboots, Colonel Johansson and other Revolutionary and ex Imperial officers we're present discussing their current status until later Najenda, Chelsea and Susanoo entered the tent the latter of the 3 who already finished his task. Twigg's then had sent away the other officers except for Russell and Colonel Johansson.

Najenda: How's our state of affairs are we ok?

Twigg's:Well we did lose 37 refugees in the regiment's cannon attack and 6 wounded, 11 men killed by the bandits we had amongst the civilians but thankfully that didn't escalate any further thanks to that Demiurge fellow. All in total we currently have 2,316 civilians and as for our military personnel we got 1,258 Revolutionary soldiers and 643 former Imperial soldiers that joined us from the Capital, Major Russell how many soldiers from your regiment survived?

Russell:(looking at paper work) We came here with 2'300 men, we lost exactly 1'460 men when we proceeded the attack along with the 20 cannons we had put into position and each one had 5 man crew along with each one was protected by 5 infantrymen each, so that's also 200 more men gone and when that man In the orange business suit attacked and fought the Band of 5, Renzo with his Gatling gun killed 32 of our men then Gravel ordered his 100 elite guards to attack him along with the 2 that Gravel shot and killed. so in total we lost 1'792 and that leaves us with 508 men from the regiment.

Tyler:(scratches his head) Oh wow! so that means we have like-(interrupted)

Dorothea:We have 2'409 soldiers all in total.

Twigg's:(sigh)And we have 7 cannons in total and that Gatling gun we took from Renzo, by the way Dorothea are you able to fix that one?

Dorothea:(comically dumbfounded face) You're kidding right? I'm not the one who created that weapon in the first place in fact I don't even know were to begin- but that's not the point. Najenda tell us what is going on-(interrupted)

Dorothea along with everyone else inside was interrupted By Abyss Demon who had entered the tent.

Chelsea: Abyss Demon?! Is something the matter?

Abyss Demon: No, as per Demiurge's instructions, I am informing you that a group of Hansos is 30 kilometers southwest from here, scouting and keeping watch. In less than an hour, Miss Lupusregina Beta will be your escort to Nazarick. Also, Miss Najenda, your request for General Twigg's invitation for an audience with Lord Ainz Ooal Gown has been accepted.

Najenda:I see, thank you I gladly appreciate it.

Twigg's:(serious tone) Najenda! I agree with Dorothea can you please tell us what is going on! first you appear out of thin air but your eye is restored along with your arm as if you've never lost them and you've also brought Chelsea and Susanoo with you, and that's another one wasn't Susanoo killed fighting that creature and yet he's here like nothing happened to him! What happened back at the Capital after I left? We're you successful with the grenade? is the creature dead? And who are these individuals assisting you?(looks at Abyss Demon) Just what in the world is going on?

Russell:(confused) Wait what are you talking about? Wait a minute you're right don't i recall hearing that Najenda had lost a arm and a eye years ago?

Dorothea:(slams her hands on the table) Finally we have a agreement. Najenda cut the crap and tell us what happened. No more excuses or i swear I'm going to-(interrupted)

Rv soldier: Sir's pardon for the interruption we've got a-(interrupted)Gah!

Suddenly in a angry fit Dorothea grabbed a metal cup and threw it at right at the face of the soldier who just entered the tent making him fall down to the ground..(comically) Both Clair and Blackboots checked on the downed soldier while Tyler was now scolding Dorothea.

Tyler:What the hell is wrong with you Dorothea?

Chelsea:(dumbfolded)

Clair:(concerned)Are you alright?!

Rv soldier:(mumbling in pain)

Blackboots: Shit i wasn't expecting that.

Twiggs: Dorothea?!

The alchemist had a distressed look on her face. (comical) She's been anxious for the past few moments and has been wanting for answers regarding what had transpired earlier for quite a while.

Dorothea: I've been waiting for answers and I can't wait any longer. Najenda, spill the beans or I swear I'm gonna have a fit.

Najenda: Calm yourself down, Dorothea. I promise I'm going to fill you in on everything, but first we need to hear what this soldier has to say.

Twiggs:(sigh) Right, Soldier what's there to report.

The soldier was brought up with the help of both Blackboots and Clair, although at first the soldier wanted to outright give the alchemist a beating but restrained himself from being brash as he took notice of the blacked winged demon was in the room, the soldier in turn proceeded to address both General Twiggs and Colonel Johansson.

Rv soldier: Twiggs, Johansson sir's i there's something wrong happening we just tried to send a Raven down south to the main HQ.

Johansson:Why yes of course Twiggs approved of it. Wait did you say tried? What's wrong?!

Rv soldier: However as soon as it started to fly suddenly the raven got cut down.

Johansson:What?!

Twiggs:!!!

Najenda:(confused) Wait what?!

All those present in the tent we're confused as they heard the soldier say that however before they could wonder what was going on, Abyss Demon spoke.

Abyss Demon:That would be the work of the Hanzo's.

Everyone present:?!!!

Najenda:(confused serious tone) What?! Abyss Demon what's the meaning of this?!

The humans present we're now wary of what the demon had just said and we're about to say something when said demon proceeded to respond.

Abyss Demon:By order of Lord Ainz Ooal Gown, a anti-reconnaissance protocol measure's is in effect. This camp including the surrounding area are currently under lockdown. Nothing enters and nothing leaves this area neither by ground or by air.

Twiggs:(confused) Lockdown?!

Dorothea:(confused) Anti- reconnaissance protocol?! What's that?!

Najenda:Why? Why are you guys doing this now? We need to let our allies in the south know what's going on or they'll-(interrupted)

Abyss Demon: I do not have the answers to your questions. I am only here to carry out my task which is to ensure the safety of both you and your two subordinates. Once you are summoned to Nazarick, I shall remain behind to monitor the activities of the Hanzo's. As for your questions, you will have to ask them to the Supreme Being or to Lady Albedo.

Chelsea:(gets up from the chair) Don't give us that! What's going-(interrupted)

Najenda: That's enough Chelsea. I understand Abyss Demon.

Chelsea: But boss?!

Najenda:(sigh) Barking at him isn't going to help, he's probably doing what he's been told to do.

Chelsea immediately regained her composure and sat back down in the chair, but the tension remained in the room as they were all looking at the demon in the room, followed by said demon proceeding to speak once more.

Abyss Demon: Miss Najenda, I believe you have one more task to carry out, but keep in mind what Lord Demiurge mentioned.

As the demon finished speaking in turn Najenda looked at the others present followed by her grabbing a one of the smokes from the table.

Najenda: Very well. Before i start to say anything else regarding your questions, first i must let you know that what you guys hear here must be kept in secrecy. I would like for only Tyler and Twiggs to hear this only.

Johansson:(confused) Secrecy?

Twiggs: Very well Najenda,(looks at the Rv soldier) Soldier! You're dismissed check on the condition of the medical tents and check our watch perimeters and report later.

Rv soldier:Yes sir!

The soldier left the tent to carry out his orders followed by Blackboots who got up the table.

Tyler: (confused) You're leaving?!

Blackboots:Aye, i don't know what's going to be said here and to be honest i don't want to know right away so If anything I'm going to check out that Gatling gun see if i could learn anything to make it useful for us.(leaves the tent)

Tyler:But Blackboots?

Twiggs: Let him go Tyler I'm certain he's got things on his mind. Now what about you Clair? Russell?

Clair:Im staying here i want to know exactly what happened, especially if it has to do with that creature.

Johansson:Im second in command here, unless Twiggs dismisses me then i see no reason not to be here.

Russell: Even though I'm not a revolutionary, I too would like to hear the rest of what happened. Twiggs already told me this much moments ago, including the deaths of your subordinates from Night Raid. You have my condolences.

Najenda: Thank you that's not necessary and -(interrupted)

Russell: However that being said, there's something i find to be odd. First didn't you lose both a eye and a arm and had a mechanical prosthetic arm? Also (points at Susanoo) Twiggs also mentioned that individual there had died fighting the creature and yet it isn't the case.

Twiggs: I agree Najenda, now tell us what happened back at the Capital or better yet what happened to you?

Najenda: Abyss Demon we've already removed 2 people in the room will 6 only suffice?

Abyss Demon:Hm? Considering that 3 of them have been granted permission to enter Nazarick, that only leaves 3 to know, very well I can deal with that. (looks at Johansson, Russell and Clair) Now the 3 of you who will stay behind here, listen carefully what you hear in this tent now you mustn't tell anyone, not a single soul, understood?! If not... well I'll leave it at that. I'll say no more.

The humans present merely gulped as they trembled at the black demon's warning; however, some, like Dorothea, were wondering what was going on? Why was there so much secrecy? Then Najenda proceeded to light up her cigarette and slowly inhale before exhaling the smoke and visibly relaxing. Honestly, she was surprised she was even still sane after everything that had happened in a single day.

Najenda:Ok first I'll have to tell you we're we left off. Twigg's after you guys left along with Dorothea we went to engage the beast and we found it, along with Esdeath, dead on the creature's hand.

Johansson:!!!

Clair:!!!

Tyler:!!!

Twiggs:(shocked) What?!

Russell: She's-(interrupted)

Dorothea:You can't be serious? She's dead?!

As she said that last part everyone present gasped as they couldn't believe in what they just heard and so Najenda proceeded to tell them what happened like how they found Esdeath's body along with everything else that had happened to it but they couldn't believe it that the strongest person in the Empire was dead. Followed by telling them the rest of how the fight had turned out including Leone's sacrifice with the grenade that Dorothea had provided them with. Then she was now telling them a hour later after all of that the creature was alive that it had regenerated and killed Kurome. Twigg's, Tyler and Dorothea's Eyes widened in absolute disbelief and horror upon hearing that the Alchemist's experimental grenade had failed to finish the beast overall she was a wreck for she had work so hard on it and the mere fact that it was alive despite what she had heard previously.

Dorothea:(horrified expression) It can't be possible! How?!

Najenda:But it is true the grenade did messed up Doomsday really bad then later the creature was slowly regenerating and then I-( hand trembles deep breath) I took Tatsumi and Chelsea and ran as the creature attacked the survivors that we had fought alongside. I left those men to die.

Twigg's: Najenda.. I can't imagine how difficult that decision must've been to you.

Najenda:(sad expression)I wish I could've order them to scatter or do something but everyone present there was in shock Including myself and all I could think about was the safety of the two of them.

Russell: Don't blame yourself if what all of you say about the creature is true then I can't blame anyone for wanting to run away after all from the the looks of it along with the details that you've told me you've must've had a terrible day, that said I can't believe this is happening and that General Esdeath is dead.

Tyler:Damn! So Leone died for nothing I can't imagine how hard it is to you.

Najenda: That's not all, here's where it's going to sound crazy, then halfway I decided to send both Tatsumi and Chelsea to run away while i distracted it.

Clair:!!!

Tyler:!!!

Twigg's: What!

Dorothea:(surprised) Wait then how are you-(interrupted)

Russell:What are you saying?!

Najenda: Exactly what you're hearing but it didn't last long my mechanical arm was ripped off and then... Doomsday shoved it down my mouth, then in seconds nothing...

Dorothea, Twigg's, Tyler, Russell and Clair couldn't believe what they just heard and were stunned into silence as they just heard that Najenda had just confirmed that she was killed and this was absolutely confusing them but before they could say or ask anything like how was she alive Najenda lifted her hand which prevented them from speaking or asking questions then she looked at Chelsea and said girl started to speak.

Chelsea:Me and Tatsumi we're running as fast as we could, but we didn't get far then the creature caught up to us and then Tatsumi went to attack it despite his bad condition, but he was easily tossed aside then Doomsday stepped on his arm and was about to kill him, but then I intervened and tossed a rock at the creature and his attention was now focused at me and it was on close proximity to kill me. However when I opened my eyes me and Tatsumi weren't in the Imperial Capital anymore.

Twigg's:Huh?!

Tyler:What?!

Dorothea:Wait what?!

Chelsea told them that she and Tatsumi were in a place called the Great Tomb of Nazarick, and she began to tell them the details of it, such as how the person who had saved them was the lord of the place and that he's an Eldritch Skeleton with magical powers, and the other details of the inhabitants of the place. However, what blew their minds away was when Chelsea mentioned that the Lord of the place had resurrected Najenda, which would result in her arm and eye being restored, and that the others from Night Raid and 3 members of Jaëgers which included Esdeath and Susanoo were also resurrected. She then explained that the place and its residents are from another world, along with the disturbing details of how the resurrection was done.

Once she and Najenda finished, the others in the room seemed to be in a trance while they wanted to call everything they'd heard from both Chelsea and Najenda bullshit; they just couldn't for many reasons. The proof was right there in front of them, Su was there and nodded his head in agreement with what they were saying, along with Najenda being there with both her eyes and arm restored, and then Abyss Demon was also there, present. They couldn't retort back at her, and the fact that moments earlier, Demiurge had practically destroyed the 97th Regiment's artillery pieces along with how he humiliated the Band of 5, no one said anything, in fact, they were all in their thoughts, including Dorothea, whose eyes had widened. She was a scientist, and she couldn't believe it, especially the mention of magic, but yet there wasn't any logical explanation for everything she just heard and saw with her own two eyes moments ago.

(Dorothea:T-This can't be real! it all just sounds so absurd and unreal! And yet.(looks at Abyss Demon)for goodness sake just when I thought I am getting answers but instead I have more questions!)

Johansson:Have you lost your mind?

Twigg's:Najenda! You're joking aren't you?!

Susanoo: My master isn't joking that said I couldn't believe it myself but when I woke up I was in a hard floor with master and both Tatsumi and Chelsea being there along with some of the residents of the place and right now (points at Abyss Demon) there's one right in front of all of you and don't forget the other one.

Tyler:This day is just getting crazier and crazier.

Chelsea:Tell me about it one second we we're fighting a creature that was created to end life and now this! Something that looks like it belongs in a fairy tale (sigh) for a second I thought I was going crazy too.

Russell:This is too much to process and honestly I wouldn't believe it normally but that man dressed in the orange business suit is something.

Johansson:When i saw this one(points at Abyss Demon) i was nervous but then when i saw him, i don't know but i felt chills running down my spine. (shudders)Then the massacre in the field followed by he destroying the rest of the attackers with a single attack left me completely stupid.

Russell:(shudders) Personally I don't look forward to ever crossing him, especially how he humiliated the Band of 5.

Clair:I know those 5 killed the majority of the group that Tyler had set up to try and assassinate Gravel and yet he played with them like they were toys.

Russell: However I do have a question Miss Najenda. Why didn't you ask this Ainz Ooal Gown to revive more people instead of just your team and 3 of the Jaëgers?

Najenda:Ok to be honest at first he wasn't going to do it because he said there was no benefit for him in doing so and that he resurrected me as a experiment to see if it worked. Once he said that I understood that he only does favors in exchange for his own benefit. That said he only asked for information in exchange for that request so I'm afraid he's not going to do it for free.

Russell: Tch Damnit,(deep breath) very well I suppose I jumped to early on that one.

Twigg's: Najenda?! How we're you able to get them to assist us?!

Najenda:As in accordance we exchanged information with one another. Then we asked them about how they got here and when they started to tell use they mentioned something that was familiar to us, this is where you Dorothea come into play.

Dorothea:Huh?! What me?!(points at herself)

Chelsea: Yes it turns out supposedly they we're transported to this world against their will along with the place called Nazarick and they've been here for a few hours, according to them something appeared in their supposed throne room which caused it all and they described a purple hexagon appeared in midair. Upon they describing it suddenly we came to the conclusion that they referred to the details that belongs to that of the Teigu Shambhala.

Dorothea:What?! That can't be! Are you saying that Shambhala brought them here?! How's that-(interrupted)

Najenda: Honestly i don't know regardless of that they were now interested in knowing it's whereabouts. After that we pointed out the direction of the camp and that's when we found about the attack from the 97th regiment thanks to a magic mirror they have in their possession which allowed us to see the whole surrounding area.

Dorothea:(confused) Magic mirror?!

Chelsea: Dorothea before we proceed any further, do you have the Teigu Shambhala with you?!

Dorothea: We'll I do have it, but (takes it out from her pocket) like i said before it's busted and-(interrupted)

Chelsea:That fine it doesn't matter their master used magic to repair both Incursio and Susanoo's core

Dorothea:What?! Are you serious? They're capable of doing so?! I-I don't believe it!

Clair:Just what else are these individuals capable of?

Twiggs:I see, so you're saying that in exchange for that Teigu they agreed to aid us?!

Najenda:Not exactly there we're some other unsavory terms that we agreed to.

Twiggs: What do you mean Najenda?!

Najenda:I made a bargain in exchange for their assistance remember when i mentioned about the captives that we're used to restore my subordinates.

Twiggs:Yes what of it?

Dorothea: Honestly that sounded kind of messed up.

Najenda: Well regarding that i had to agreed to give them a equal amount or more of what was used.

Johansson:?!!

Tyler:Eh?!

Twiggs:What?! Najenda you don't mean-(interrupted)

Najenda:Yes Twiggs i made a deal with them in exchange for their aid, they were to take a large amount of humans to be captives.

Twiggs: (surprised)Najenda?! What are you talking about? Who did you-(interrupted)

Najenda: Remember the red glowing circle with both the bandits and the elite soldiers that we're in the field facing Abyss Demon? The original deal was allow Demiurge to take the elite soldiers only while the rest in the field were to be put to death. However, as you can see at the spot i offered him the bandits as well as the elite soldiers which are now currently in Nazarick.

Upon she saying that they couldn't believe their very ears what she had just said. Hell they were very surprised that Najenda would even agree to this including Dorothea, then Twiggs proceeded to question Najenda.

Twiggs: Najenda?! How could you have-(interrupted)

Najenda:(conflicted look) I know what you're going to say, believe me. Both Tatsumi and Chelsea we're against it even i, normally i wouldn't consider such a unscrupulous act. However when i saw the image of Gravel i knew what would happen if i did nothing, so i made this choice on my own volition. At first i panicked when the proposition was made, then i saw the image of the elite troops marching in so i proceeded to use them and I agreed to allow their capture.

Twiggs: Najenda? I-(interrupted)

As she spoke, they all noticed how conflicted she looked, even though she was trying to sound cool-headed. She simply couldn't hide it from Twiggs, which told him that this wasn't an easy choice. But then something caught his attention, and he proceeded to ask Najenda about it.

Twiggs: I see, although now that you mentioned it, i recall seeing that same red glowing circle appear underneath Gravel which also caused him to disappear. Are you saying that bastard is currently being held by this Demiurge fellow?!

Najenda:Yes although honestly i didn't expect for him to take him of all things.

Twiggs:(angry tone)Gravel should be trialed for his actions and-(Interrupted)

Russell: I agree with that also. Are you saying that all my men in the field we're killed and not the elite soldiers. This is un-(interrupted)

Chelsea: Twiggs, and Major Russell. It's true that those men are alive and in captive. However let's just say it's not pleasant at all infact it will terrify you.

Tyler: What do you mean Chelsea?!

Najenda: Before the terms we're accepted i asked them about what do they do to the captives and their reply was rather unpleasant. In their master's own words he said those who are innocent are put to death.

Twigg's:(horrified)Huh?! Pardon?!

Clair:(looked disturbed)!!!

Tyler:(looked disturbed)

Johansson:(looked disturbed)!!!

Chelsea: Then from Demiurge's part from his own words. We learned that he does unspeakable things to them like peeling their skin to make paper, their bones to make art decorations and cooking utensils and he said he would extract their liver for cooking oil.

As Chelsea said that the 3 officers, Clair, Tyler and Dorothea we're starting to look horrified at what they've just heard but Chelsea wasn't done as she continued to speak.

Chelsea:And that's not worst part i assure you that Gravel, his elite soldiers and those bandits are really screwed. He said that once he was done he'll use healing magic to restore the subject completely and that he'll re-start the whole process all over again.

As Chelsea said that last part, she shuddered at the mere thought of it. However, the others - Clair, Twiggs, Tyler, Johansson, Russell, and Dorothea - were all horrified at hearing what Demiurge was capable of, along with hearing what had transpired in the Capital. (Twiggs was now thinking that Gravel was now definitely screwed) However, none of them could believe that the members of Night Raid who were considered dead hours ago were now alive, along with Esdeath and two of her own subordinates. Learning of Nazarick and that the lord of that place was an undead who had power over life and death, as well as the existence of magic, left them unable to deny its truth despite their disbelief.

Dorothea, on the other hand, was now thinking about everything horrible she had ever done in service of the Empire, along with her goal. However, never in her life had ever heard of such an act being done to a person. In fact, the sound of it would put even her and the other corrupt, sadistic individuals of the Empire to shame.

(Dorothea:(gasped)T-That's a fate far worse than death! I-I have never had heard of anyone doing such a act. I know I've killed and tortured people for years, but this?! This is act of macabre.)

Russell:(gets up from chair)Miss Najenda! Are you saying that these individuals are your allies?! including that demon after everything I've just-(interrupted)

Najenda:I didn't have much of a choice it was either let Gravel kill every innocent person here or strike a deal with the unknown to save them, even if it was a stroke of luck I had to take it. Now as for your men who we're killed in the field, i presume they had orders from Gravel to kill everything here and as much as i wish there was another way, there simply wasn't one i had to choose between this or death in either way no matter how i put it. The same goes for your loved ones.

Chelsea: She's right Major Russell, I almost forgot you're wife and child we're saved by Demiurge from bandits only because we asked him.(looks at Abyss Demon) Also would you rather have your men take the place of the elites and subjugate them to that kind of fate?

Russell:(taken aback) What! I-I see (looks at Abyss Demon) heh, well this is ironic isn't it.

Najenda:Hm? What do you mean?

Russell:(deep breath) Nevermind that Najenda, disregard my previous outburst. You're right about what you said and given the circumstances especially since my family was in danger, I'm not going to hold it on your neck for their sake and the imperial citizens. Mr.Demon I apologise for speaking Ill of your master.

Abyss Demon: Tis nothing human, and by the way My name is Abyss Demon.

Russell:(awkward) Um, Right my apologies.

Johansson:So what do we do now?!

Najenda:We'll just have to wait for-(Interrupted)

Suddenly the same purple black void appeared inside the tent and out of it came out one person a very beautiful brown skinned woman that had red hair tied in two long braids with a strange hat on her head, her outfit was sort of like a maid but it was strange at the same time it had a short sleeves and long black gloves and she had a long skirt with a long slit on it's left side, revealing thigh-high white stockings.

Twigg's, Johansson and Russell we're stunned by how beautiful she was but Tyler was not only stunned as he was blushing and Dorothea looked at him and gave a angry glare at him, then she and Clair took notice that the maid seemed to have something strapped on her back she along with everyone else couldn't tell what it was it kinda looked like a black and silver scepter with a cross-shaped design similar to a torture device used to asphyxiate criminals but the object seemed to be much taller than her. While everyone was looking at the maid Abyss Demon bowed down and was now addressing her.

Abyss Demon: Welcome Miss Lupusregina Beta of the Pleiades.

Lupusregina:At ease I take that everything here has been taken care of, Abyss-chan~Su!

Abyss Demon:(awkwardly) Y-Yes Miss Najenda has finished filling them in on what has happened in the Capital.

Lupusregina:Ah I see very well~Su, (looks at Najenda) I suppose you've already made the necessary preparations, also in accordance have you retrieve the item~Su?!

Najenda: Yes, we already have it in our possession; however, there is a crack in it. However, since I know that won't be a problem, let me introduce you to my colleagues. This is General Twigg, the acting commander of the Revolutionary Army/Imperial Army. This is Tyler, his subordinate. This is Colonel Johansson, his second-in-command. This is Major Russell of the 97th Regiment. This is Claire, the last surviving member of the Imperial Police. And this is Dorothea, the alchemist who created the grenade.

Lupusregina: Pleasure to make your acquaintance good sirs and mam's (slight bow) I'm Lupusregina Beta of the Pleiades~Su.

Twigg's:(stuttered)N-Nice to make your acquaintance miss Beta.

Tyler:(blushing)P-Pleasure's mine.

Lupusregina:Oh! By the way miss Najenda chan! I'm informing you that your subordinates are already up and at this moment, Sebas is overseeing them~Su.

Najenda:I see, thank you for letting me know.

Chelsea: Question did Esdeath gave trouble?

Lupusregina:(slight chuckle) I wouldn't worry about that well if she did? She'll end up in Demiurge's dungeon ~Su!(smile)

As she said that those present in the room with the exception of Susanoo had their eyes widened in a horrifying expression as they recalled what Najenda had said before, Dorothea however noticed the face expression of the maid seemed to be cheerful and friendly and yet her gut wasn't sure what to make of it.

Lupusregina:All preparations have been arranged I'll be escorting you to the throne room while Abyss Demon stays here to monitor the situation with the Hanzo's~Su!

Najenda: I see very well I'm ready, Twigg's are you ready?!

Twigg's:Ready as I'll be, Russell, Johansson I'm going to leave both of you and Clair in charge of the camp while I'm gone would you be able to manage?!

Johansson:Yes I'll do my best, General sir!(salute's)

Russell:(salute's) You have my word, General.

Clair:Eh? Wait a minute I'm not a military officer or -(Interrupted)

Twigg's:That doesn't matter I know that you are a member of the Imperial police but given the circumstances both of them are going to need assistance.

Russell: He's right Clair normally I would assign one of my subordinates but alas they're dead I'll have to work on assigning new group leaders from my regiment and I could use the assistance of someone already known.

Clair:(sigh) fine I see your point.

Twigg's:I appreciate that Clair, Tyler prepare to carry Dorothea and-(Interrupted)

Lupusregina: That's not going to be necessary~Su.

Tyler:Huh?!

The maid then took out the weapon she had in her back and waved it from side to side and suddenly...

Lupusregina:{Medium Cure wounds}

Suddenly Dorothea was surrounded in a green like aura and much to her surprise her injuries we're no more as her bruises began to disappear and she felt a relief on her leg, upon feeling relief she got up and was no longer feeling any pain, her eyes we're wide as she was now in her thoughts.

(Dorothea:I can't believe it! what Najenda said is true! So this is magic?!)

At the same time, the others were feeling some sort of relief, though they didn't know why. Then Tyler noticed, to his surprise, that a cut he had on his left hand from earlier was gone, as if it never happened.

Tyler:(amazed) That's amazing hearing it is one thing but seeing it is another.

Chelsea:I know right? I was also surprised when Tatsumi's arm was restored and when his Teigu was restored to completion.

Dorothea: Um-(slight bow) Thank you Miss Lupusregina!

Lupusregina:Think nothing of it, I'm only doing what I was ordered to do by the Supreme Being and Demiurge's instructions. Now that that's out of the way, I believe it's time for us to depart~Su!

(Dorothea:S-Supreme being?! just what does she mean by that?)

Najenda: R-Right! I'm ready! Susanoo, Chelsea what about you two?

Susanoo:Worry not master.

Chelsea:Ready as I'll always be.

Twigg's:(deep breath)Very well, Johansson, Russell, Clair I'll leave things to you 3.

And so the 3 Night Raid assassin's, Twigg's, Tyler and Dorothea proceeded to follow the maid right through the black like void then as soon as they all entered it was gone leaving Johansson, Russell, Clair and Abyss Demon inside the command tent.

Abyss Demon:I'll stay here on standby.

Johansson: Understood, well Clair we've got a job to do, let's do some counting to make new squad leaders.

Clair: R-Right! Let's get to it.

Russell: Understood, Colonel sir!


(Back at the imperial Capital Southeastern district)

(During the time Demiurge had been sent to the refugee camp to deal with the situation along with the Tatsumi filling in on those who we're resurrected back at Nazarick And night had now fallen as well)

The fight between the monster and the Black Raven Hero Momon went on with both the beast and him exchanging blows one after the other with neither gaining a opening for the kill but it was obvious that Doomsday had the advantage even though he was striked a couple of times with the massive swords nothing happened the creature was unharmed unfortunately however the same could not be said for the Black Raven Hero although he wasn't injured in anyway his armor had slight scratches and some dents like on the shoulder and the lower left side of the armor plate and the red cape was a bit of a mess but this was a result of exchanging blows for almost a hour straight.

Doomsday was grinning in delight at the sight of how damaged the Black Raven Hero's armor was, then the creature charged at him with the intent of killing this bothersome flea and the Hero also charged at the beast and again blows were exchanged. The creature had attempted to go straight for the kill with its left bone claw, but the Hero parried the attack and countered it with a knock back attack which left the creature wide open, and the Hero capitalized on this and proceeded to simultaneously attack quickly with both blades by having each blade attack both sides in a horizontal strike on the abdomen; however, the blades didn't hit their mark, and the creature was about to retaliate, but the Hero jumped back in order to avoid the creature's vertical bone punch.

Fortunately, the Hero was able to get himself away from the creature as its punch hit the ground. However, Doomsday proceeded to fire its bone barrage at Momon. Luckily, he was able to counter this bone barrage by simply rotating both blades like a spinning propeller, sending the projectiles flying elsewhere. As this attack failed, Doomsday became increasingly angry at the Black Raven Hero. In a fit of rage, the creature quickly closed the distance between itself and the knight. Before the latter could react, Doomsday delivered a bone punch on the Hero's chest. However, strangely, the attack did not pierce the armor through, and instead, it sent the Black Raven Hero flying away a good distance - about 35 feet.

Nether the less the beast was grinning in delight seeing the Hero on the ground until said Hero got up from the ground and the creature was about to attack again but then what happens next confuses the monster as the Black Raven Hero was now putting his battered swords on his back and then he spoke.

Momon:Well it appears that I'm done here! Thank you for your time creature.

He then pulled out 2 rolled scrolls and in thin air they opened while they glowed he spoke.

Momon:{Summon mid tier undead:Corpse Collector}{Summon mid tier undead:Jack the Ripper}

Suddenly, two white glowing circles appeared on the floor, and from them, two silhouettes emerged beside the Black Raven hero. One was a large humanoid just as tall as Doomsday; it had a bulky, muscular body covered in red pustules and was mostly wrapped in bandages with a few steel screws embedded into its shoulders. These were connected by chains with one skull hanging on each. The second one was a slender, humanoid figure that, upon appearing, began laughing hysterically. It wore a dark blue straightjacket with purple outlines and white buttons, with white belt straps. It had green hair spiked upwards like flames, and it had pointy ears. Its face was hidden behind a white mask with yellow eyeholes in the shape of four-pointed stars, and it had sharp needlelike silver nails on the tips of its fingers.

The creature didn't seem to expect the appearance of them two, and it caught him off guard. But before he could do anything, the Black Raven Hero spoke in a commanding tone.

Momon: Corpse Collector, Jack the Ripper attack this creature!

After he gave those commands, the man disappeared in the blink of an eye. Doomsday was instantly confused and wondered where he had gone. However, he did not have enough time to think because two unknown individuals appeared out of nowhere. The creature prepared its bone claws, ready to confront them.

Meanwhile in the abandoned streets of the Capital not far from where the creature was now fighting the 2 undeads.

Momon:Hmm?! That was sure something, but nether the less that was a close one. But oh well, I did what I had to do I suppose it's time for me to return to Nazarick but first.

Suddenly the armor was no longer damaged along with the cape and both greatswords almost as if nothing happened.

Momon:I suppose making it look like I've received damage made it so that I could stall further in order to accomplish my task! I wonder how proud he'll be with my success.(laughs)

The Black Raven Hero laughed however somewhere in between his laughing tone sounded different along with his voice.


(Great tomb of Nazarick 10th floor: hallway)

The Night Raid assassins and the three Jaegers had already left the room and were now being escorted by the two maids known as Solution and Yuri along with the butler Sebas Tian, while many were in their own personal thoughts. Mine was sadly looking at Tatsumi while thinking of what she had lost. Leone was thinking about her last confrontation with Doomsday, which had cost her life and was for naught since the creature was still alive, making her tighten her fists in anger. Bulat was thinking of everything that had happened after his death and how he could not believe that after he died, the whole situation had escalated so badly. And finally, Kurome was recalling the deaths of both her sister Akame and Wave, which had put her into a deep depression, but now she was standing next to him while Wave was in front of her.

However, despite them being on their minds as they walked toward their destination, they couldn't help but notice and be amazed at how beautiful the hallway they were walking through was. The marble white walls were adorned with gold-like designs, while the chandeliers hanging from the ceiling were made of gold. Additionally, the floor rug was a shade of purple, indicating that whoever designed it was a highly talented individual. Overall, it looked like a work of art and likely cost quite a bit of money. Even Esdeath couldn't ignore it; she recalled the room where she, along with her two subordinates and the Night Raid assassins were in previously was also a work that would put most high-class inn's in the Empire to shame.

Sheele:Such a pretty hall.

Kurome:Yeah no kidding, it's like we're in the the Imperial palace.

Lubbock:Are you guys seeing the color of this rug? it's purple or a darker shade of said color.

Mine:(confused) What's wrong with the color?

Lubbock: Are you kidding? Don't you know purple is outrageously expensive do you have any idea how much it costs? it's so expensive that only rulers could afford it.

Mine:So what are you saying?!

Lubbock:(deep breath)What I'm saying is our host is probably wealthier as the Emperor.

Bulat: Now that you mention that the room in which we were the flooring was also purple along with the bed sheets.

Leone:Wait how do you know about this Lubb?

Lubbock: Don't you remember I was once the fourth son of a wealthy merchant family and I was well educated so I know about these things.

Mine:And yet despite being educated you're a pervert.

Lubbock:Sheesh you don't need to Skewers me out and-(interrupted)

The Night Raid assassins took notice of someone or better yet a couple of individuals walking in the opposite direction heading straight towards them which prevented Lubbock from speaking further once close everyone was now looking at a group of 5 men that had butler like suits (but not like Sebas) however their faces we're covered in black gimp masks with 3 yellow circles In the areas of the eyes and mouth. Wave's eyes widened comically seeing them reminded him of Dr Stylish who was killed many months ago but before he could think any further...

?:So these are the humans that are our guests here Lord Sebas?

Sebas:Why yes assistant butler Enclair.

Esdeath:?!

Wave:Eh?

Akame:???

Mine:Huh?

(Tatsumi:(dumbfolded)Eh?! What the hell?!)

As they were looking where did the voice come from they noticed Sebas and the 2 maids we're looking on the ground so they followed their gaze and we're now looking at...a penguin? a Rockhopper penguin that had two curls of blonde hair on the sides of it's head and a black bow tie with a piece of blonde hair on it's neck area.

Enclair: I've heard that there was some kind of commotion, I take that it was already taken care of.

Sebas: It's nothing I couldn't handle, by the way how are you handling the situation in which we are currently in?

Enclair:It is quite shocking to hear that the Great Tomb of Nazarick has been defiled in such a manner, though im wondering why was the tomb moved to another world? But I suppose if there's someone responsible they shall pay for their insolence.

The humans present we're comically dumbfounded with their eyes widened with some of them turned completely white as they continued to look at the talking penguin.

(Mine:Am I seeing things? A talking penguin?!)

Wave:Eh?! Ok? This is new.

(Leone:Is this for real? Seriously this is now weird.)

Lubbock:(whispering)Tatsumi you didn't say anything about a talking penguin.

Bulat:Yeah you didn't make mention of this you could've at least give us a heads up.

Tatsumi: Look guys I'm just as surprised as you are and-(Interrupted)

Sebas:Hm?! Mr. Bulat was it? he isn't acquainted with everyone here. These fellow's here are the manservants and this one down here is the assistant butler Enclair Ecleir Eicler.

Bulat: Oh! I see,(smile face) Nice to meet little fellow, name's Bulat.(crouches down and takes out his hand)

Enclair:Eh?! Well this is rather awkward, human how should I put this? Though I appreciate the gesture I lament to inform you that everyone here in Nazarick is aware of your presence along with your names.

Kurome:Huh?!

Bulat:Wait, really?

Enclair:Well of course the girl next to you is known as Akame and the one next to her is her little sister known as Kurome!(points towards Mine, Sheele, Leone and Lubbock) and the 4 of you starting with the one with the glasses is called Sheele, pink haired Mine, Blonde haired Leone and the green haired Lubbock! Should I go on?

Sheele:Oh! i see.

Leone:Well Damn, looks like Tatsumi was right.

Lubbock:(scratches his head)Damn, I didn't think he was that serious.

Wave:Yeah, you're not kidding.

Tatsumi:See guys, I told you that everyone here already knows your names.

Enclair:Now pardon me I have other tasks that I must carry out! Lord Sebas and miss Yuri Alpha is there anything else that you require from me?

Sebas:Well there's something I could put you up to. The room in which these guests stayed needs some cleaning up, there's melted ice on the floor which is probably a puddle by now along with some blood stains will it be possible for you to take care of that? You may take the necessary arrangements.

Enclair:(takes out a comb and brushes one of his curls) Not a problem I'll make the specific arrangements for that one, leave it to me I shall take my leave now.

The penguin then wiggled one of his flippers then suddenly was grabbed by one of the of the manservants with a gimp mask and was now being taken away and the other manservants we're now walking away.

Mine:Ok, that was weird.

Sheele:Hm I don't know Mine it did seem kinda cute.

Mine:(dumbfounded) Seriously Sheele! that's all you can focus on? You did notice that it can-(Interrupted)

Solution: Humans! Do make haste you're being expected.

Yuri: Agreed(taps her glasses) let's move on.

Mine:(growl)Why you-(Interrupted)

Lubbock:Mine do not antagonize them! Let's just do what Tatsumi told us to do.

Leone: Lubbock's right Mine, that'll be stupid and remember you don't have your Pumpkin anymore.

Mina grumbled to herself as she looked angry, but she knew that her comrades were right, and so the butler proceeded to walk forward while they followed him. After a few minutes of walking, they were now passing through another massive room that was absolutely beautiful; it looked like a castle with a highly massive luxurious balcony that stretched from one side to the next. Along with this, they could see three sets of staircases with two of them close together and a separate one (far from the others) on their right along with a tree that was there. All of it resembled what one might find inside a palace, with the columns looking like works of art. Above the two elegant staircases was a massive strange white insignia, as if the stairs were presenting the symbol. On both sides of the symbol were two purple banners with gold fringe at the bottom. Above that was the ceiling, a massive circular dome with an elaborate gray-white marble ring surrounding it. And above that ring was the source of light in the entire room - a large multi-paneled glass structure of elaborate colors positioned directly above. Overall, it looked like something out of a fairy tale, leaving them amazed.

(Author's note: Ive describe the hall of the menu selection that's from the Overlord game from Mass for the Dead as a way to pay tribute to said game (global) I really liked that game)

As they we're enchanted by the beauty of this room they made their way towards where the 2 stairways we're, right towards the center beneath the massive strange insignia was a doorway which lead them to another hallway that was similar to the previous one they we're when they left the quest room. After one minute of them walking this hallway they found themselves in front of another doorway in which they proceeded to move forward.

Upon exiting the hallway, the Night Raid assassins and the three Jaegers found themselves in another massive room that was some sort of dome-shaped hall, which amazed them and at the same time terrified them. (Esdeath was more amazed than terrified) The room was filled with very large statues of demons that surrounded the entire hall. The statues were so lifelike that some of them thought they might come to life at any moment. Akame, Sheele, Kurome, and even both Mine and Tatsumi were slightly uneasy at the sight of these statues. The room in question was none other than the Hall of Lemegeton.

Before they could say or ask anything, they took notice that they weren't the only ones in the room as they took notice of three individuals standing right at the center of the room which caught their attention. Tatsumi recognized two of the three from the second floor, but as for his comrades, they were unknown to them. However, there was something that distinguished them which was their maid-like outfits and we're now taking notes of.

One was a small maid with a poker face whose uniform was in the likeness of a kimono which concealed her hands while as for the other 2 their attire was similar to both Yuri and Solution who we're wearing armor one looked like a girl who is short in stature and has red-gold straight long hair, wearing an eyepatch over her left eye while her right eye seemed to have a emerald like color with a target-mark on her pupil, and as for her attire her boots we're armored but not like Solution and her skirt with the exception of the front was surrounded by plate armor and on her right shoulder was also armored however unlike the other maids her gloves and a scarf that she's wearing have a camouflage like patterns and on her left side she had a silver-white like gun holstered on her waist similar to how one would wear a sword.

The 3rd one was definitely a beauty with dark eyes, a pale skin similar to Esdeath and her face was astounding along with her black hair tied in a ponytail with a white ribbon and was also wearing a white bonnet. However despite her beauty they also noticed her attire was in the likeness of a maid with lower part being like a bell like design but noticed that she was more armored unlike Yuri and Solution her top was plate armor along with her arms and even the lower part of the dress looked completely armored and they could see her armored boot which consisted of black and silver colors, she also was holding a golden staff plated in silver overall her beauty and attire was like a work of art which left the humans in their own thoughts.

(Lubbock:(blushing)Oh my goodness she looks so pretty! (self interrupted looks at Entoma) Huh? What's up with the other one? She's got a poker face.)

(Tatsumi:Hm? Now that I think about it. Didn't I see them in that room previously?!)

(Wave:(blushing)What's up with these maids! it's like as if someone had hand crafted them to be this beautiful! )

(Kurome:(looks at Narberal)What's with that dress, is it completely armored?! And if so could she even fight with it on?)

(Mine:(looks at CZ)What's up with that expression? and what's with her eye? is it me or is it too bright?!.)

(Bulat:(looks at the armor the maid's have) Eh? This is rather odd could they even move while wearing them? Hmmm but why adopt a maid outfit in appearance?! That said I'm curious about the quality of said armor.)

(Akame:(looks at Narberal)That look in her face is cold! I have a bad feeling that she's dangerous just like the Butler.)

(Leone:This is getting better and better I'm wondering what are they capable of maybe Tatsumi knows, that said (looks at Sebas) l really don't look forward to exchanging blows with that man! He'll probably either kick my ass badly or kill me before I could even react, I'm still surprised that even though it wasn't a intended fight Esdeath was able hold her wit even after that.)

(Esdeath:Hm? These maids are strange their outfits look different from the others that came into the room. Could they have a different role from regular maid's? I see that 4 of them have armor plating on, so what's with the small one? (looks at Entoma)Eh?! What the?! She's got 3 pupils, is she be some kind of creature?)

As many questions we're popping into their heads that's when Sebas spoke.

Sebas: Where's Lupusregina?

Cz:By orders of Ainz-sama and Demiurge she was sent to the human camp and went to retrieve Najenda along with the others they should be back in a little while.

The humans present noticed her tone sounded a bit flat almost as if without emotion but the expression on her face was stoic and still which made some of them wonder why is that.

Sebas:I see, I suppose it can't be helped do you have any-(self Interrupted)

Then the maid's gaze turned left as she was now looking at both Sheele and Mine, especially Mine who was a bit nervous as the maid got a little closer to the 2 of them.

Cz:Hmmm?!

Mine:(nervous)Huh?! ummm hi! What's wrong is there something on my face?

The maid then put her hand onto Mine's head and began to pat it as if the assassin was some kind of pet which at first Mine was scared but now she looked awkward she was about to retort until the maid spoke in the same tone.

Cz:Kawaii!

(Mine:Huh? Seriously what's with her tone? She sounds so void and-(interrupted)What the?!)

Suddenly, the maid tapped her head, which startled everyone, including Mine. However, Mine felt like she had something on her forehead, and indeed she did; Sheele was now seeing a happy face sticker on Mine's forehead. Upon seeing it, Sheele began to giggle, and this confused Mine as she turned around and the other Night Raid assassins were now seeing the sticker and immediately Leone began to laugh at her.

Leone:(comically laughing) I don't know Mine, I think it looks nice on you!

Bulat:(hearted laugher)How adorable I think I agree with you on that one Leone.

Mine then proceeded to take off whatever it was that she had and upon looking at it she looked embarrassed and flustered.

Mine:What the?! Why you, just what do you think you're doing?

And again the one eyed maid proceeded to do same thing and put another sticker on Mine's forehead, the assassin looked furious and was about to take the sticker off then the maid spoke again.

Cz:Do not remove it!

Mine:(comically angry)Huh?! Just what is your problem and-(Interrupted)

Tatsumi:Mine don't! antagonize her!

Mine then angrily diverted her attention to Tatsumi and was now arguing with him.(comically)

Mine:Are you serious Tatsumi?! She put a sticker on my forehead! What am I a child?!

Tatsumi:W-Well you're acting like one! Getting all worked up for a sticker! To think that you we're-(self Interrupted)

Mine:(angry) How would you like for someone to put a sticker on your head! You dimwit!

Tatsumi then stopped himself from speaking further as he remembered what he had discovered that she was hiding from him, meanwhile Mine continued bark back at him until she noticed that he was in a trance and was now trying to get his attention.

Mine:Hey are you even hearing me out!

Tatsumi:Um-(saddened expression)Yeah I hear you..

(Mine:(confused)Huh? What's up with him? Why does he look so sad all of a sudden? )

Before Mine could ask Tatsumi anything both of them along with the others focused back on the maid with one eye who was now putting a happy face sticker onto Sheele's head while said assassin was dumbfounded at what had happened along with the others who we're wondering why is this maid doing that?

Sheele:(confused)Eh?! Why did you put a sticker on my forehead?

Cz: Because you look cute. I like to put stickers on cute things.

Sheele:Oh! I see.

Kurome:Eh?

Yuri:Cz Delta! I ask that you do not annoy our human guests.

Cz: It can't be helped Yuri One-chan! I find those 2 to be cute,(looks at Leone) You had lion ears before, Where are they?!

Leone:Huh?! Wait what are you talking about? Lion ears?

Tatsumi: Yeah, about that. Remember when I said that they saw the whole fight with Esdeath and the creature? Well, they also saw the fight where you used the grenade.

Leone:(surprised)

Kurome:(surprised)

Esdeath:Hm?!

Tatsumi:They used some kind of magic mirror to see everything even from farther distances.

(Esdeath:Interesting I better start taking mental notes.)

Upon hearing about this magic mirror they seemed amazed at what they just heard about it, most of them we're in their thoughts thinking and wondering about what these people are capable of and others had questions of their own until the maid with the eye patch spoke once again to Leone.

Cz: Since you don't have those ears, i won't be giving you a sticker.

Leone:Um.. Ok sure...

(Leone:(chuckles) i don't know it sounds kinda of childish to me, that said what's with her tone? (looks at Entoma) What's her deal i can see that she doesn't have armor unlike the others but what's with her poker face? Hmm now that i noticed i don't think ive seen her blink since we got here.)

Tatsumi:Umm? Sebas do you know how's the situation in the camp and-(Interrupted)

Narberal:(cold tone) Watch that tongue of yours you lowly human! Don't think you can speak to Sebas so casual.

Tatsumi:!!!

Both the Night Raid assassin's and the Jaëgers we're shocked at how the armored maid with the black hair spoke to him, like he was garbage which made them wonder what was her problem, Esdeath looked at her coldly but before she could say anything Sebas spoke.

Sebas:Narberal Gamma, there's no need for hostility.

Narberal: Understood Lord Sebas.

Yuri: Narberal have you been filled in on the matter?

Narberal:Yes the situation was taken care of by Demiurge and-(Interrupted)

A sudden purple-black void appeared, catching the humans off guard. Out of the void emerged another beautiful woman with brown skin and red hair tied into two long braids. She wore a strange hat on her head, and her outfit resembled the other maids', but it lacked any armor. The outfit consisted of short sleeves and long black gloves, along with a long skirt featuring a long slit on its left side revealing thigh-high white stockings. Upon seeing her for some reason Leone had a sense of familiarity similar to when 2 different animals meet face to face. Before Leone could ponder this she took notice of Lubbock's nose began to bleed again as he seemed to be in the clouds, prompting Leone to hit him in the head.

Lubbock:(in pain and comically angry)Ouch! Damnit sis you didn't have to hit me!

Leone:(sarcastic tone) Oh I'm sorry, my hand must've slipped and-(Interrupted)

In the same black void suddenly Six more familiar individuals we're now in the hallway present but the Night Raid assassin's we're now looking at one in particular that looked familiar, The resurrected assassin's upon seeing her they're eyes widened and looked surprised.

Leone:(amazed)B-Boss?!

Akame:(surprised)Is that you Boss?

Mine:(gasped)Wait that's her? She looks so-(self Interrupted)

Lubbock:N-Najenda?! is that you?! You look so-(Interrupted)

Najenda:Different?! I know, but it's me alright.(smiling)

They we're surprised because she looked very different since she no longer has her eye patch and her mechanical arm which for a second she was unrecognizable and upon she smiling their eyes we're now in tears seeing their boss once again she herself wanted to embrace them until the maid that escorted them spoke and diverted her attention followed by her taking a look at her surroundings which just like her subordinates she was amazed and terrified.

Lupusregina:Ah I was hoping to get here first before you Soi-chan and Yuri-nee~Su!

Solution:Well it can't be helped we certainly beat you to the punch.

Yuri:I do hope you didn't cause any trouble.

Lupusregina:(pouting)Yuri-nee you're so mean~Su.

The assassins then noticed both Chelsea and Susanoo along with Tyler and General Twigg's we're also present in the room while the latter 2 we're amazed to see the individuals that they themselves know had died and yet now they're seeing them face to face along with being very impressed by their surrounding's as the looked at the domed hallway they we're in now, Dorothea was more amazed as she was mentally comparing the hall she was in with the ones from the hallways of the palace back at the Capital yet this one puts the latter to shame it was like a true work of art then she was now paying attention to those present as Tyler was now greeting Tatsumi.

Tyler:Yo! Tatsumi how are you doing?

Tatsumi:Tyler glad to see you alright.

Tyler:(laughs)Well you how it is, I'm surprised you're completely fine after everything that's happened and all.

Tatsumi:(sigh) Don't remind me.

Twigg's:So it's true you guys are alive! (looks at Lubbock, Akame, and Mine) This is unbelievable.

Lubbock: General Twigg's I'm surprised to see you here.

Twigg's:That would be Najenda's doing, if not I wouldn't believe that you guys we're alive.

Bulat:Yeah I know what you mean we filled ourselves with what had happened, then Tatsumi told us the rest and we couldn't believe in what he told us.

Twigg's: Indeed Najenda filled us in on the situation a little while ago.

Mine:(looks down on the floor saddened)I know what you mean I didn't believe at-(interrupted)

Suddenly Najenda proceeded to head towards both Mine and Lubbock who we're side to side and she grabbed them as she embraced the 2 of them in her arms hugging them.

Mine:Boss? What are you?

Lubbock:Eh?! Najenda?

Najenda:(releases slight tears of joy)I'm so glad you guys are alive.

Lubbock:(surprised)N-Najenda?!

Mine:(releases slight tears)I-I Boss I'm so happy?!

Both Lubbock and Mine embraced Najenda while they released their own tears. Lubbock was happy to be able to embrace her again, while Mine coped with her loss and was glad to see her boss and the green-haired assassin alive, despite the latter being a perverted idiot. She remembered seeing his headless body, which made her angry about losing another friend. Then, out of nowhere, as the airhead that she is, Sheele appeared behind both Lubbock and Mine, giving them both an embrace. Both Lubbock and Mine were somewhat surprised by this.

Sheele:(sad tone) I'm sorry Mine that I couldn't protect you, same goes with the 2 of you as well.

Mine:Sheele seriously.. (slight tears) You're such a airhead (smile) but, same goes for me. I'm sorry I didn't save you from that creature we should've just escaped while we could've.(addresses Lubbock) And you you may be a pervert and a idiot and all but, believe it or not when you died I was angry and-(Interrupted)

Lubbock: Look you don't have say anything Mine after all we've been a team for as long as I remember.

For only a few seconds this moment was to last as the atmosphere was about to go hostile between some of the humans present starting with Leone who was now looking at Dorothea angrily.

Leone:(Livid tone) Well what do you know? I didn't think I'd ever see your face again!

Dorothea:Oh, I heard about what happened and-(Interrupted)

Leone:(angry tone) Shut your trap! I've got something on my mind!

Dorothea:Eh?!

Leone:Your damn bomb it didn't killed Doomsday! Do you have any idea what I've gone through I literally threw my life away for nothing! What do you have to say about that!

Dorothea:(remained silent)

While those 2 we're at it or better yet Leone chewing on Dorothea while the latter took the insults head on. Meanwhile both Najenda and Twigg's saw none other than Esdeath while said General did notice both of them along with how she noticed that her colleague was no longer missing a arm or a eye. Najenda then let go of her subordinates and was now looking at the blue haired General and spoke.

Najenda: Esdeath.

Esdeath: Najenda, well I see both your eye and arm have been restored.

Najenda:Yes indeed it has been restored (looks at her arm) though it does feel strange to have it once again.

Esdeath:Ah I see in that case I could offer you a favor and remove them from you once more, (smile) besides I think both of them suit you well.

Najenda: Don't be absurd right now is not the time to-(Interrupted)

Twigg's:(angry tone) It appears it's true you're still alive, Esdeath.

Esdeath:Ah, I see you're also here General Twigg's, I barely noticed you.

Twigg's:(angry tone) I was told that you were killed by that creature, however it's very unfortunate to hear that you of all people were resurrected. After everything you've done.

Esdeath:(sarcastically) Well, sorry to disappoint you on cutting your excitement short, but don't get too excited. It's not good for your frail heart; i wouldn't want you to give yourself a heart attack.

As the blue haired General said that she slightly smiled at him which in turn Tyler immediately interfered and spoke in a angry tone.

Tyler: You bitch! Even after the Empire was no more, you still killed not only our men, but also some of yours, all in the name of satisfying your bloodlust; you truly are despicable..

(Tatsumi:Oh crap damnit don't tell me things are about to escalate again?!)

The atmosphere the hallway was tense with anger between some of the humans present while both Tatsumi and Chelsea along with probably Kurome and Wave being concerned. Until Narberal Gamma tapped her staff hard on the floor which resonated loudly on the hallway catching everyone's attention, when they turned their heads onto her they noticed that she had a face of annoyance then spoke.

Narberal: Enough of this! Restrain yourselves this instant, or I'll pluck your eyes off you insects.

(Tatsumi:Huh?!)

(Mine:What's her problem?)

(Wave:Uh oh! She looks pissed!)

Twigg's:(nervous) Beg your pardon?

Narberal:You heard me plebeian, you'll cease this blunder immediately. You stand in the Great Tomb of Nazarick, the home of the supreme Overlord and as such, you are to behave as a guest should behave. Disgusting humans!

The humans present with the exception of Esdeath now had their eyes widened as they heard that last part which to some it felt like a insult and we're now in their thoughts while some looked annoyed others looked confused.

(Akame: I was right she's dangerous, but the way she says humans it's almost as if in disgust why's that?!.)

(Mine:Just what's up with her! What's with her attitude?! I don't like her! grrr)

(Sheele:Hm? Why is she angry?)

(Bulat:That's strange, why is she saying something like that?!)

(Lubbock:Ok! I'm don't know if it's just me but that sounded cold?!)

(Dorothea:Huh? what's up with her?! why would she say something like that?! isn't she human or did I miss something here?!)

(Tatsumi:(sigh)Well, that's one way to stop them but I really wish she didn't have to say sound so cold.)

(Wave:Is it me or does this maid just as evil as the other one?!)

Twigg's:(gulps)Um..

As they we're silent and in thoughts Leone then proceeded to catch the maid's attention.

Leone: Just who do you-(self Interrupted)

However, she stopped herself from speaking any further as the maid gave her a rather cold look that would make Esdeath's killing gaze look like nothing. Leone, despite her not having her Lionelle with her, could somehow sense that this maid was dangerous and was now nervous as hell. She remained silent, but the tension in the hallway was still present; only now, instead of the humans being at each other's throats, it was one person silencing them. Then, Yuri Alpha spoke.

Yuri:That should be enough Narberal, you've got their attention. That said thank you for that assistance.

Narberal:(cruel smile)Yes, even lowly insects know when to squirm, these lower life forms are no different.

(Mine:(annoyed comical face)Did she called us insects?!)

(Leone:(angry)That bitch! )

The red haired maid took notice of both of their expressions and was now laughing.

Lupusregina:That look is so hilarious~Su! it seems Nabe-chan really knows how to get them worked out~Su.(smiles)

Akame, Kurome, Leone and Esdeath took notice of the red haired maid's smile along with her gaze and it was as if their instincts were telling them that this maid was wearing a mask, her smile wasn't real but a ruse and they suspected that there might be something sinister behind that smile but their thoughts we're now on Bulat who was spoke to Najenda.

Bulat:By the way Najenda, Tatsumi told us that you along with both Susanoo and Chelsea went out to confront the 97th regiment and he mentioned that it was commanded by Gravel.

Lubbock:Wait that's right! Najenda what happened?

Tatsumi:Oh? Yeah by the way how did all of that go?

Najenda:The regiment surrendered to us and It's all taken care of thanks to Demiurge.

The resurrected assassin's along with the 3 Jaëgers noticed the expressions on Najenda, Chelsea along with Twigg's and both Tyler and Dorothea had darkened and they remained silent and looked kind of slightly disturbed then Tatsumi noticed that his question wasn't answered with more detail.

Tatsumi:But how did the fight went? You didn't answer my question and why are you guys look so grim? Didn't Demiurge went with you guys?

Chelsea:(serious look) Look Tatsumi about that, how should put it let's just say Demiurge turned the situation into a single sided slaughter.

Leone:Eh?!

Tatsumi:What?! What do you mean?! Tell me?

Najenda:(deep breath) Very well where do i start...

Najenda explained to her subordinates while the Jaegers listened as she recounted what had happened, starting from how Demiurge handled the bandits at the refugee camp, and when she mentioned the part where he made the bandit leader cut off his... Pongo stick, all present, except for those who were present at the time, turned blue at the mere mention of it. The males, however, trembled in fear not only for the fear of their lives but that of... a certain thing being cut off. Though at first they thought that Najenda was joking; but to their slight horror, she wasn't, as they noticed the expressions of Chelsea, Dorothea, and Twiggs, which confirmed it. She then continued speaking and was now getting to what happened next on the field.

Najenda: Demiurge took care of the bandits then he sent Abyss Demon to kill the soldiers that we're closed in on the camp and Demiurge destroyed more than half of regiment along with 20 cannons that we're put in different positions with one attack!

Tatsumi:(surprised) Eh?! Are you serious?!

Chelsea:That's not all, the Band of 5, he single-handedly killed them.

Akame:?!

Bulat:(surprised) What?! They're dead?!

Najenda:Yes but the worse part is, it wasn't a fight but a total show of humiliation he toyed with them.

Leone:Boss tell us exactly what happened?!

Lubbock: I agree tell us in detail.

As she spoke the details of how the fight had gone between the Band of 5 and someone called Demiurge, but from the sound of it, Najenda was right in calling it not a fight; it completely surprised some of them, especially Akame, Bulat, Lubbock, and Leone, along with Kurome. They were shocked to hear how the Band of 5, who were renowned mercenaries with a known reputation, had been humiliated by a single individual from this place, with little effort. During everything else she said, they wore dumbfounded expressions, but somehow their surprise wasn't that bad, as they themselves had seen the aura of the Butler that was present in the room. Meanwhile, Esdeath was in thought about what she had just heard from Najenda.

(Esdeath:Just who in the world is this Demiurge I keep hearing about?! it sounds like he's more dangerous than the Butler. I'd better proceed with caution and assess this situation carefully.)

Dorothea,Tyler and Twigg's face shuddered at the mere thought of remembering the whole ordeal back at the refugee camp then the Butler had now catched their attention.

Sebas: Pardon for interrupting all of you, Lord Ainz is ready to receive you.

Yuri: I suggest all of you to be on you best behavior.

Najenda:Um.. sure I won't cause any problems, and I'm certain my subordinates will do the same. (looks at her subordinates dreadfully serious) Am I right?!

Lubbock:(nervous)N-Najenda, you don't have to put such a creepy face.

Mine: (nervous) Seriously, that look on your face is scaring the crap out of me, boss! And I've already seen enough weird stuff today.

Leone:(chuckle) I second that I mean when have we ever misbehaved?!

Najenda:(annoyed look) You don't want me to answer that! Anyways, Twiggs, I know you're not happy to see Esdeath alive, believe me I'm sure none of us are, but given the circumstances, I believe our best course of action would be to act with caution.

Twigg: (Deep breath) I understand very well, though I may not like it one bit. But (touches his temples), I suppose there are more pressing matters at hand, so I'll just follow your lead for now.

Najenda: Thanks I appreciate that! Now as for you Esdeath I would like to ask you that you- (Interrupted).

Esdeath: Before you say anything else, I am aware of what has happened because Tatsumi has already informed us. However, initially, I did not believe him, and now, due to certain circumstances, I have decided to hold back for the time being in order to find out what is going on. There are also other reasons for me doing so (clenches her fist as she thinks about the possibility of losing her memories of Tatsumi). For now, I will comply. I'll say no more.

Najenda: (Surprised) I see, very well. I won't ask for your reasons, but either way, I do have one favor to ask of you besides for a ceasefire.

Esdeath:Hm?! A favor? What kind of favor?

Najenda:It's more like a question for later not now but it's not one that should trouble you.

Esdeath:I see, very well later.

Meanwhile in between the Night Raid assassin's.

Akame:(emotionless tone) I don't trust that bitch one bit.

Leone: I don't either... but I can't be helped Akame right now we probably need to figure out firstly who is this Lord who resurrected us.

Bulat:Yeah given the circumstances we're in and from what Tatsumi and Najenda told us we need to avoid any confrontation the last thing we need is getting ourselves killed.

Kurome:I agree with them One-chan! (looks at the maids and the butler) Especially with them.

Akame:I see what you mean but I want you behind me Kurome in case anything goes-(Interrupted)

Kurome:No! I already lost you once One-chan I'm not going through that again! So I'm going to be by your side. I want to at least have the opportunity to protect you. And Wave same goes with you (angry look and tone) I still can't forgive you for knocking me out unconscious and sending me away while you gave your life away.

Wave:(taken aback) Kurome I-(Interrupted)

Sebas: Let's get a move on now, shall we?

Yuri: Follow us.

Najenda:R-Right, understood. Alright let's get a move on, don't want to keep the lord of this place waiting any further.

Tatsumi: I'm ready.

Chelsea:(nods her head in agreement)

With that said, Najenda, Susanoo, Tatsumi and Chelsea began to follow behind the butler, while two of the maids followed them. Then Dorothea, Tyler and Twiggs began to follow as well, despite their amazement at the room they were in. The rest of the Night Raid assassins and the three Jaëgers started to follow, despite the leader of the latter group being slightly discontent with being told what to do; nonetheless, she proceeded to move on, knowing that she needed to be careful, having heard about what had happened to the Band of 5. That said, Esdeath didn't like how the dark-haired maid spoke to Tatsumi, as if he were garbage; it angered her, but she restrained herself from doing anything.

As the humans walked across the Hall of Lemegeton with many thoughts running through their minds, they walked up a wide staircase and stood in front of a massive 5-meter dark silver door. The door had the designs of a beautiful angel on the left and a sinister looking demon on the right. Both looked so lifelike; it was truly a real fine work of art that amazed them, despite their tension.

Suddenly the massive dark silver like doors opened. The butler and the maids proceeded to walk forward followed by Najenda, Tatsumi, Susanoo and Chelsea once they started to move following the maids and the butler the other humans made haste and we're now in the room. Once they entered and looked their eyes widened like saucers in absolute amazement some of them even gasped including Mine and even both Dorothea and Esdeath at what they we're seeing.

(Great Tomb of Nazarick 10th floor/Throne room)

(Bgm: Cracked Black by myth and roid)

The humans that entered we're now stunned at the exquisite magnificent beauty of this massive room that it seemed like something magical from a fairy tale there was no doubt that this room couldn't have been created by human architects but probably something higher than that. The floor was like marble, the massive columns with multiple arches that we're also marbled but with black and gold like designs as highlights and there were multiple massive flags with different designs on each flag and hanging by the ceiling we're these massive chandeliers that radiated a blue like light on the ceiling but as they looked up to try to see the end of the ceiling it was like seeing an endless darkness or looking at a starless night sky completely pitch black. While walking on a exquisite dark purple rug the Night Raid assassin's along with the other humans we're in their own thoughts about the room overall they we're absolutely amazed at this rooms beauty even Twigg's was astonished as his mouth was wide open for he never in his life had he ever seen such a wonder.

(Bgm:Down in this sad and cracked affair, Drowning in mad and cracked despair)

Tatsumi, Najenda, Chelsea and Susanoo we're astonished by this massive room they were in, they thought for a second of the office where Ainz had spoken to them moments earlier they thought that room was a work of art but now they realize they we're wrong this one was above anything they've ever seen in fact they thought that the whole Imperial palace doesn't hold a candle to this place, they we're completely speechless especially Chelsea who was in amazement for a second she thought she was in a place that seemed to only exist in children's fantasy stories.

(Bgm:Toki ga zetsubou o sashi tomaru)

However as Najenda, Susanoo, Chelsea and Tatsumi walk forward suddenly they noticed that the others behind them suddenly stopped moving forward once they almost got to the 3rd chandelier, as they stopped and saw what was in front of them.

Tatsumi:Um guys?

Kurome:(tightened her grasp on her sister's arm and was trembling)

Akame:!!!

Wave:(terrified)What the?!

Mine:(gasped)

Sheele:?!

Twigg's:(eyes widened)Oh my goodness!

Dorothea:(gasped)This can't be really real!

Esdeath:(frozen still)

(Bgm:No one there if I go back Nothing here it's only black)

As they were reaching the end of the room they saw a massive banner hanged with a strange unknown golden insignia, but as they looked down what they we're seeing now standing on a podium was multiple individuals, upon seeing them they froze immediately on the right side they were seeing a pair of 2 children with brown skin and golden hair that had heterochromia of blue and green that seemed to glow but that's when they noticed their ears we're pointy like elves from a fairy tale, Mine, Sheele, Kurome and Leone we're comically thinking how adorable they really looked with the latter of the 4 wanting to grab them and act like the big sister she always is.

On the same side of the podium as the elves there was a face that Twigg's,Tyler and Dorothea we're familiar with wearing the same orange business suit along with his bright glasses and the familiar sadistic grin but the others present we're scared as hell since it's the first time they see him. His black spiked hair rose several inches above his head and they noticed most of his features were pointed like his chin,ears,nose and he was smiling in a sadistic devilish grin in which they noticed his sharp bestial teeth and they also took notice of a metal like tail on his lower back. Overall he was terrifying to behold that many of them like Wave, Leone, Lubbock, Mine and Bulat thought that he looked like the personification of a devil with their jaws dropped to the ground comically.

On the left side of the podium there was a 2.5 meter tall monster like being that seemed to have a exoskeleton made of ice with a appearance of a insect like being no one could tell if it was either a praying mantis or a ant or maybe a combination of both that had 2 legs with 4 arms along with a ice like tail that was twice as long as his height and a strong jaw that looks like it can easily snap a limb like nothing and it was holding a silver long halberd. Bulat seemed to be impressed with how the exoskeleton seemed to be in the shape of a heavy armor like appearance while Twigg's, Lubbock and Esdeath we're astounded while the latter of the 3 was in thought thinking as she observed the whole creature seemed to be made of ice itself and was thinking of how troubling it would be for her to fight a creature with ice abilities similar to another creature that filled her with dread but was interrupted as she looked at the other individuals.

On the same side as the tall ice insect next to it was a pale skinned girl with silver hair wearing a dark purple victorian dress that both Dorothea and Mine had eyed from the look of it, it was very fashionable but Mine was looking at how small the girl seemed to be and yet she noticed the massive cleavage the pale girl seemed to have the pinkette was biting her teeth in anger while little did she knew that her anger was for nothing, then Akame noticed the bright red eyes that she had we're similar to that of a predator while said predator was looking at them while smiling and in turn Dorothea noticed her fangs which made her wonder what could she be she certainly couldn't be human.

(Bgm:Zanshi ni isubu nu hikari sagasu)

On the same side of the podium as the pale girl and the ice insect was a woman that made Lubbock, Twigg's, Tyler, and Wave's heart skip a beat she was probably the most beautiful woman they've ever seen in their lives, even Bulat gasped despite him being gay. Dorothea, Mine, Leone, Kurome, Akame, Sheele and even Esdeath despite them being Females they were amazed by her beauty in fact some we're even envious of her. She was of the same complexion as Kurome wearing a pure white dress with silky gloves covering her slender hands and a golden spiderweb necklace that covers her shoulders and chest. Her face was like looking at a goddess that had lustrous jet black hair and her eyes had golden irises and vertically split pupils, that said they did notice a pair of white thick horns on both her left and right temples protruding crookedly, and on her waist are a pair of black angel like wings which seemed to confused them. Was she a goddess,a angel or a demon?! Or maybe all of the above. Before they could think any further all of their eyes focused on one spot which was the center and when they did they froze.

(Bgm: Where is my...?)

At center of both sides where the individuals stood, the humans saw a throne of gold and black with designs so remarkable that it would put the child emperor's throne to absolute shame but that's not what caught their attention, it was what was sitting on it or better yet who it was. Upon looking at him all of them Including Esdeath felt a shiver cold as ice clawing on their crooked spine even though they we're told that the master of this place was a skeleton, but they mentally had a different picture of him and it was a understatement though he did looked skeletal but for what they were seeing they could only described it as a monster wearing a exquisite jet black gown adorned with golden and violet edges his shoulders were adorned with massive white horns set with giant ruby red crystals and he was holding a crooked looking staff made of gold with different colored gems on the top. Overall they we're terrified of what they we're seeing, while they trembled unknown to them their host had silently activated Aura of despair I while both of his eyes lit up in crimson flames and spoke while staring at the humans who were present.

Ainz: Greetings humans! Welcome to the Great Tomb of Nazarick.

(Bgm: ends)

End of chapter 5 (part 1)


Sigh damn! I've finally managed to finish this one before the month finished and i want to apologize for the delay but there were some errors in this one (hopefully i won't find any after i posted this one later and if i do I'll edit it and fix it)

I want to dedicate this chapter to the players of the game Mass for the Dead(global) Who lost their progress and their money. With the main music at the end of this chapter called Cracked Black by Myth and Roid which was the main theme for the game.

Let's do a quick summarizing of what happened in this chapter; Basically Demiurge wrecked and killed the Band of 5 in a humiliating way and killed the remaining elite guards easily and captured General Gravel (he's screwed). The remaining regular soldiers of the 97th regiment under the command of Russell joined the Revolutionaries after Tyler had shown them what happened in the Capitol. We saw the fight between the monster Doomsday and the Black Raven hero Momon with the latter one pulling out, but not before he summoned Corpse Collector and Jack the Ripper using two scrolls and leaving the battlefield. Then we go back to where we left the Night Raid assassins and the 3 Jaëgers as they got escorted to their destination( while being amazed by the place) joined by Najenda, her 2 subordinates and others like Tyler, Twiggs and Dorothea as they make their way to the throne room of the Great Tomb of Nazarick and are now face to face with the Overlord Ainz Ooal Gown and his floor guardians. What will happen next find out next time in Destroyer's fall.

Next chapter Alliance with evil (part 2 Revelation)