In the Slane Theocracy, the Six Cardinals of the six religious sects of the Six Great Gods had come together in a meeting to discuss current affairs, recent news, and current events surrounding the nearby nations. This was an emergency meeting to discuss the recent annexation of E-Rantel and the creation of Mamono. Each wore a choir dress and a Mitre hat on their heads; Each having different colors to signify which sect they belong to.
Berenice Nagua Santini, Cardinal of Fire.
Zinedine Delan Guelfi, Cardinal of Water.
Dominic Ihre Partouche, Cardinal of Wind.
Raymond Zarg Lauransan, Cardinal of Earth and commander of the Six Scriptures.
Yvon Jasna Delacroix, Cardinal of Light.
And lastly, Maximilian Oreio Lagier, Cardinal of Darkness.
As soon as all six took their seats, the meeting had officially begun.
"Today's meeting will be about the recent conquest of E-Rantel and the battle on the Katze Plains." Raymond spoke first, "And the new beings called Mamono populating the newly founded Sorcerer Kingdom."
"Can you even call what happened on the Katze Plains a battle?" Maximilian said, "It was a massacre… The Re-Estize military may never recover from this loss."
"The Baharuth Army left unschated from the battle." Yvon said, "Why were they spared from such a fate?"
"From what some of our informants in Baharuth said, it seems the Bloody Emperor has fallen in love with Ainz Ooal Gown, ruler of Sorcerer Kingdom." Berenice said, "She is also the self-proclaimed Supreme ruler of all Mamonos. Now, she is worshiped as the Goddess of Life, Death, and Love."
"Speaking of which, what are these Mamono?" Zinedine asked the others, "I've never heard of such creatures before in my life."
"Our informants said they are 'monster girls'." Berenice said, "Monsters and Heteromorphs corrupted and made beautiful by Succubus Mana. Some of our informants within the kingdom had been charmed by them."
"This is a problem." Raymond said, "They could potentially leak sensitive information about our plans."
"We'll worry about that later." Berenice said as she brought out six books, "I've procured these from a bookstore in E-Rantel. They were selling these for all citizens of the Sorcerer Kingdom." She then handed each Cardinal a book.
They all looked at its cover with several monster girls on it and its title, Monster Girl Encyclopedia.
"Berenice, what is this?" Dominic asked the Cardinal of Fire, "What manner of book is this?"
"Like the title says, it is an encyclopedia detailing the Mamono themselves." Berenice explained, "I believe we should all read it. It may help us understand what they are. The more we know, the better."
The Cardinals opened their respective books and began reading the encyclopedia. For the next few hours, they sat in silence as each read the encyclopedia from front to cover. As soon as they finished, each felt enlightened with knowledge. All didn't know what to think about what they just read.
"That was… informative." Maximilian said, "I didn't expect it to list out so much. And this is just the first volume."
"And very concerning…" Yvon said, "Even angels can become Mamono… They see sex and marriage as the ultimate happiness men could have."
"I don't think we should field men to fight Mamono…" Raymond said, "It would be better to field women, resistant to their charm but it also has problems."
"Indeed, women are vulnerable to becoming Mamono themselves." Berenice said, "With Monsterization irreversible, we would lose more people if we fight them."
"What would we do if one of our people was monsterized?" Zinedine said, "We aren't known for accepting Demi-humans and Heteromorphs in this nation."
"We'll just have to tolerate them for now, even the angels." Raymond said, "The Slane Theocracy will just have to accept them as citizens."
"Something related to this topic, the undead that spawn in the Katze Plains has changed drastically." Maximilian said, "The entire area seemed to have been saturated with Succubus Mana. It caused the undead to become Mamono. Recently, our scouts have reported the construction of a new city within the plains."
"Everyone, we may have a national superpower on the rise." Raymond said, "With the undead no longer seen as beings who hate life, it would be foolish to fight the Sorcerer Kingdom under current circumstances."
"For now, we will observe how events play out." Raymond continued, "If anything happens, we'll send one of the scriptures to deal with it."
"Any other matters up for discussion?" Raymond asked the other cardinals, remaining silent, "Good, this meeting is adjourned."
The Six Cardinals stood up from their seats, each taking a copy of the book before leaving. Plans to be drawn and Contingencies to be made, the future has never looked bleak for the Slane Theocracy.
In the Sorcerer Kingdom, things had never been better for its citizens. The crime rate went down drastically. The citizens had never been happier in their entire lives. Death Knights patrol the streets, vigilant for lurking criminals. The Undead Mamono and the citizens of E-Rantel socialized with each other. Some men flirted with Mamono and some human women were fighting with Mamono over a man. The Monster Girl Encyclopedia was sold en masse to the public and it was an instant hit. The recent influx of Mamono came from human men and women undergoing Monsterization. With it came the variety of Mamonos inhabiting the city. From Succubi to Dragons, there is no shortage of Mamono living within the kingdom.
In the criminal underworld, the criminal organization known as Eight Fingers had their hierarchy restructured. Due to the Mamono's lustful nature, Hilma, one of the organization's leaders in charge of the brothels in E-Rantel, saw a massive increase in profits as Mamono were employed within brothels. Ainz, who had been keeping the organization in her control, decided to make them public as a company that manages brothels and conducts marriages between men and Mamono funded by the monarchy. Hilma, for her service, was monsterized into a Mamono. She became a Succubus and the other seven leaders became her playthings. Soon, Hilma had an economic empire within the Sorcerer kingdom; Offering pleasure and love to all men.
As for the Guardians, Shalltear and Albedo had become Mamono after their night with Ainz. Albedo was appointed as Prime Minister of the Sorcerer Kingdom, managing foreign affairs between nations. The rest of the Guardians went back to usual duties. As for Ainz, she walked through the streets accompanied by six Mamono angels.
They were Cherubim Gatekeepers. Originally, they had a lion's head and a non-humanoid body with energy wings, resembling a suit of armor with a lion's head. As Mamono, they wear sky-blue armor with an old-style dark blue dress underneath and a helmet made in the image of a lion's head. All had fair skin, blue eyes, and blonde hair and wield a variety of weapons. They commonly wield a halberd and a shield; But they can manifest different weapons depending on the situation.
The citizens knelt before her as she walked down the street with her bodyguards. The kingdom has never been livelier since the war. With the lure of Mamonos attracting men from other kingdoms, the Sorcerer Kingdom saw a massive influx of immigrants. This started a project of constructing a new city within the Katze Plains.
The city would be a necropolis, a city of the undead. Since the seeding of the Plains with Mamono Mana, it has become the home of new undead Mamono. Walls and roads were built;Houses erected and much more will be built. All new undead spawning in the Plains will have a home in the necropolis.
Production of Secret Succubus Medicine was also handled by Eight Fingers, along with other related items like libido boosters. Mana was extracted from many Succubi and condensed into liquid form; It was then sold as a transformation item where women can voluntarily convert into Mamono. It had a side-effect on men where they become monster boys instead of Incubi. The effect is temporary but it's unknown if it will become permanent, but it did appeal to some women.
Another thing Ainz noted about Monsterization is that it may not be random as she thought. She noted that a woman's past experiences depend on what kind of Mamono they become. Like how if a woman was a maid, they would become a Kikimora, a Mamono wolf beastman dedicated to maid housework.
Concerning childbirth, Ainz noticed differences between the New World's Mamono with the old Mamono. The New World's Mamono are able to give birth to human children, though they are uncommon from birthed Mamono children. It is still a major difference as it wouldn't lead to the extinction of humanity.
Visiting the Adventurer's Guild, she found it to be as lively as the city. Adventurers were talking with Mamono's and forming mixed parties, going on quests together. The adventurers saw her and knelt in her presence. Ainz had come here to talk with the Guildmaster about the current state of the guild. After a short while, Pluton Ainzach, Guildmaster of E-Rantel's Adventurer's Guild, came down to meet her personally. The two went up to his office to discuss current affairs while the Cherubim Gatekeepers stood guard at the door.
The following discussion was about the state of the adventurers and the guild itself. Ainz voiced her displeasure about adventurers being mere problem solvers rather than what their title is. She wanted them to return to their roots; Exploring the unknown and discovery of new land. Pluton suggested that she may need more than words to attract new adventurers and convince others of her vision. Ainz asked what she could do for it. Pluton said a spectacle fight in the Baharuth Empire hosts fighting tournaments in their Colosseum. Pluton also mentioned their greatest fighter, Go-Gin, a War Troll with the title of Martial Lord. If she defeats Go-Gin, she may attract new adventurers to her cause.
Fortunately, Pluton knew the noble handling him and the one who sponsored Go-Gin, Osk. Ainz asked when the tournament would begin; Pluton said it was starting soon and Go-Gin would defend his title. Ainz thanked Pluton for his help and asked to escort her to Osk's residence. Pluton gladly obliged; Both mounted on a carriage pulled by skeletal horses. The carriage was driven by a Kunoichi, a monsterized Hanzo with the appearance of a female ninja wearing revealing but practical black and purple ninja-yoroi.
The trip to the Baharuth Empire only took a few days thanks to the infinite stamina of the undead horses. Ainz looked out the window and saw the beautiful buildings and clean streets of Baharuth. Ainz entered the empire incognito to not draw too much attention. They were approaching Osk's estate; Having booked a meeting with him prior to their departure.
Entering the estate, she met the noble himself. Osk was a mustached balding man wearing a long sleeve green tunic dress with fur cuffs, rings on each of his fingers, and a red noble's cape with fur at the collar. Upon entry, Osk showed politeness towards the Overlady by kissing her hand; Thanking her for the visit. During their walk to his office, Ainz asked about one of the demi-human maids working here. Osk said that the maid belonged to the Harefolk, demi-humans with the traits of Hares.
At Osk's office, the trio took their seats in the two sofas with a table between them. The following conversation revolved around hosting a match between Ainz and Go-Gin for the gladiatorial battle at the colosseum. Osk was hesitant at first but accepted as Ainz agreed to pay a sum of gold if she lost. Before leaving, Ainz took interest in a sword displayed in the office. Ainz inspected it before asking Osk. He said that it was a Runecraft sword made by the Dwarves. Pluton and Ainz left shortly after their talk. Osk watched the two leave from a window.
Turning to face his two maids, Osk spoke.
"What do you think of her?" Osk asked the hare maid.
"She is crazy dangerous." The hare maid showed her hands had shed fur, "Just being near her makes me shed."
"Ho ho ho, there is no need to worry about her." Osk said, "She may be a dangerous magic caster but she showed courtesy towards us. If she was a bit more muscled, she would be my type of woman."
The hare maid glared at him before he chuckled.
"Do not worry. I have no interest in you, miss hare." Osk said, "My preferred woman is Garagan, strong and muscled. I own a copy of the Monster Girl Encyclopedia and it showed me all manner of Mamono suiting my tastes."
"Tsk. Looks like I won't be renewing my work contract next year." The hare maid said with a disgusted tone.
"Unfortunately, you'll be staying here for a while longer." Osk stated, "I've heard from other Nobles that a Mamono called Kikimora are excellent maids and most Nobles I knew had some employed under them."
"There are even rumors that some had affairs with them and the Kikimora relish it." Osk said, "You'll be having some new Mamono co-workers soon. Best prepare yourself and meet them."
"Great…" The hare maid sarcastically said before resuming her usual duties.
Osk then prepared to meet Go-Gin and prepare him for the upcoming battle with Ainz.
In the next few days, the Grand Arena of Baharuth was packed with citizens. From the common people to the few remaining nobles, everyone has come to see gladiatorial combat between humans and monsters. Amongst the crowd, in the royal booth, Jircniv watched the fights with boredom.
Ever since the massacre at the Katze Plains, he was feeling lonely most of the time. One of his knights, Nimble, was on a date with Diane the Death Knight in the Sorcerer Kingdom. It made him feel jealous as he longed to be with Ainz since their first meeting. At most nights, he pleasured himself to satisfy his urges and his fantasies of Ainz. Now, the gladiatorial fights were just not entertaining him. He was not alone in the booth; Baziwood bodyguard him and recently two disguised Theocracy Cardinals came to meet him but he sent them away as he had no interest in talking to them.
As the final fight was about to begin, Go-Gin stepped out into the arena to face his opponent. But he found none. A voice spoke to Jircniv, snapping him awake.
"Master Jircniv Rune Farlord El-Nix." A familiar voice called out to him.
Jircniv frantically looked around and saw the woman he loved. Lady Ainz hovered in front of his booth. She wore a blue and white dress tunic with long sleeves with brown pants and boots. She carries a gold scepter with three stilettos on her waist. It brought him joy to see her before his eyes. Regaining his composure, he spoke with her.
"Lady Ainz!" Jircniv greeted her, making himself presentable, "How unexpected of you to visit! What brings you here to the arena?"
"I have a match with the Martial Lord himself." Ainz said, looking down on the armored war troll who looked back at her. Jircniv was concerned about his love; She may be a powerful magic caster but he doubts her melee combat prowess. Sensing his worry, Ainz spoke to Jircniv.
"There is no need to worry for me, Sir Jircniv." Ainz reassured him, "I will not be defeated today. I've fought with blades before."
"But why are you here?" Jircniv asked, "Surely it can't be just to fight the Martial Lord!?"
"Indeed, I'm here to attract some adventurers for my kingdom." Ainz stated, "And to bring my vision of adventurers to the kingdom."
"After this fight, let's talk with each other in private." Ainz said as she floated down, "I'd like to know more about you."
Jircniv's heart filled with joy and worry as his love took her position in the arena. All he could do was watch until the end. And he would be cheering for Ainz.
Ainz landed on the ground; She and Go-Gin stared at each other as they prepared for battle. The crowd went wild as they cheered for both fighters. Jircniv loudly cheered for Ainz.
"My name is Ainz Ooal Gown!" Ainz introduced herself to the Martial Lord, "Queen of the Sorcerer Kingdom and Supreme Ruler of Mamonos!"
"I am Go-Gin!" The war troll introduced himself, "8th Martial Lord of Baharuth's Gladiators!"
"Ho… You're not going to mock my long name?" Ainz said, "I thought War Trolls look down on those with long names as cowards?"
"Heh, I guess it just shows there are individuals within each race." Go-Gin said, "From the look of it, you are more than just a pretty face."
"Correct." Ainz confirmed, "You aren't facing a normal fighter today. I've restricted the use of my magic in our match today."
Ainz drew two stilettos of three stilettos from her waist. Wielding two stilettos, she took a stance as Go-Gin two handed his mace. The wind blew with her hair flowing as the staredown continued. As the gong rang, both charged towards each other.
Go-Gin stomped towards his opponent. He swung his mace downward overhead. Ainz dodged with grace, sidestepping the attack. She thrusted a stiletto in a weak point in the armor. The stiletto stabbed the side of Go-Gin's torso, penetrating through the thinnest part of the armor. Go-Gin swung his mace sideways but Ainz dodged by backflipping away.
Ainz charged again before Go-Gin recovers. She touched him with her right hand, causing pain to Go-Gin as he fell to one knee. Ainz's [Negative Energy Touch] drained Go-Gin's vitality the longer she touched. Go-Gin swung his mace again, Ainz dodging it once more. Ainz stabbed him again, this time activating the stiletto's enchantment; Fire engulfed Go-Gin as he swung at her again, only for her to dodge once more. Ainz stabbed him again, electrocuting Go-Gin with the Stiletto's enchantment. Gaining some distance, Ainz watched Go-Gin take off his helmet revealing his face.
"It's not fair to use magic items in a fight…" Go-Gin said, "I hate warriors who only use magic to fight… They are just cowards who can't fight head on…"
"Then I'll limit my use of magic items." Ainz said, storing her scepter away in her inventory. Go-Gin took off his chestplate and gauntlets. Ainz realized what her opponent is doing.
"He's taking off his armor to reduce weight and move more quickly." Ainz thought, "Very Clever…"
Go-Gin charges with tremendous speed, swinging his mace upwards. Ainz dodged again and again as Go-Gin swung continuously. Thanks to her Mamono body and agility, she dodged his attacks effortlessly even as he used [Flow Acceleration].
Go-Gin stopped his assault as his stamina was drained from Ainz's [Negative Energy Touch].
"Why do you fight, Go-Gin?" Ainz asked him, "What drives you to fight in the arena?"
"To become stronger…" Go-Gin asked, taking heavy breaths, "My dream is to reach the pinnacle of strength where I can fight the most powerful warriors. To fight a warrior stronger than me…"
"A good dream…" Ainz said, "If you are the strongest in the empire, then I am the strongest in the world. I won't lie to you Go-Gin; I've been holding back to give you a fair fight."
"Then show me your true strength, even a fraction!" Go-Gin shouted as he raised his mace towards her, "Show me how it's like to be at the peak!"
"Granted." Ainz said as she slowly walked towards the War Troll, "[High Tier Physical Immunity], activate."
Go-Gin charged again and swung at Ainz, only for it to be deflected. He swung his mace at the woman numerous times only for all to be deflected. It soon tired him out and fell to both knees. Ainz gently stabbed his torso before activating the stiletto's enchantment.
"Release." Ainz said as she activated the stored spell, [Death], inside the weapon. Go-Gin soon falls to the ground, the life in his eyes faded. The crowd was silent; Jircniv was also silent at the fight's conclusion. Ainz raised a hand to her mouth as if she held a microphone; A magic circle manifested on it before she spoke.
"Hear me, citizens of the empire!" Ainz said with magic amplifying her voice, "I am planning to make an institution for nurturing adventurers."
"I believe that nurturing and supporting adventurers to go out and explore the world will be beneficial to my kingdom." Ainz said, "I do not plan to use adventurers as tools for war."
"I want real adventurers!" Ainz exclaimed, "Those who dream about discovering the unknown should join me!"
"Love, happiness, and power will be waiting to help you!" Ainz stated, raising a hand towards Go-Gin's body, "Know that I go against the absoluteness of death!"
Ainz casted [Resurrection] in conjunction with [Monsterization]. It resulted in Go-Gin becoming a Mamono. Her body had dark skin with a well-built muscled body with defined abs and muscles all over; With large hands and feet. She had short white hair, pointed ears, and gold eyes. She wore a leather sarashi, a leather wrapping around her chest, a gladiator's skirt and gladiator's sandals; Leaving most of her body exposed, showing her muscled body to everyone.
Go-Gin woke up from her death and bare witness to her new form; Kneeling before her new queen. Ainz internally smiled as she won Go-Gin's loyalty.
"I am the one who surpassed death!" Ainz proclaimed, "And the one who shall bestow beauty and love upon this world and all!"
"Come to my kingdom and become true adventurers!" Ainz said, attracting the attention of the crowd, becoming more interested in her offer. With her objective achieved, Ainz flew back to Jircniv. Go-Gin marched out of the arena, preparing to depart to the Sorcerer Kingdom.
"As expected of you, Lady Ainz!" Jircniv said with reverence, "None can truly match you."
"Well, it was not certain who would win." Ainz said, "Given the restrictions and my equipment, I believed that Go-Gin would win but it seemed my worries were unfounded."
"I will take my leave now." Ainz waved goodbye to Jircniv, "I'll look forward to our talk."
"Please wait!" Jircniv called out, stopping Ainz from leaving, "I have a proposition! For the empire, no, For the good of our kingdoms!"
"Lady Ainz, I…" Jircniv took a breath before speaking, "Wish to become your consort and have the Baharuth Empire become a part of your kingdom!"
Jircniv's offer shocked Ainz and Baziwood, looking at him as if he was mad. Ainz floated closer to him.
"Sir Jircniv!" Ainz shouted, "Do you realize what you are saying?"
"He wishes to become my husband?!" Ainz thought, "I know that Mamonos desired husbands but I am completely unprepared for this!"
"I don't even know what it's like to be married!" Ainz thought before Jircniv spoke again, "Then again he is allowing the annexation of the Empire to mine."
"I know what I'm saying!" Jircniv said, "My wish is for our kingdoms to unite together and share the peace and love of your kingdom!"
"And…" Jircniv took a deep breath before shouting, "I AM IN LOVE WITH YOU, LADY AINZ!"
"AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" Ainz internally screamed at Jircniv's confession, "He's madly in love with me!? Since when!? Wait, back at our first meeting… That must be when it started!"
"Please Sir Jircniv!" Ainz said, "Such important matters should be discussed in writing, not verbal talks."
"Sorry…" Jircniv apologized, "Forgive me for my haste."
"At least wait for us to prepare for it. But I forgive you." Ainz said as she floated closer, Mamono nature taking over, "Please send me the details of what kind of standing you wish the Empire is after the unification and of our marriage."
Ainz gently cupped Jircniv's chin with a hand, the young emperor blushed red as a tomato.
"Consider it a gift for confessing your love for me…" Ainz closed her eyes and kissed Jircniv in his lips. Jircniv was surprised beyond belief as Ainz's tongue tasted his mouth. Soon, Ainz parted her lips from Jircniv with a trail of saliva leaving their mouths. Jircniv was dazed at the kiss as Ainz licked her lips and placed a finger on his lips.
"That was my first kiss…" Ainz whispered into his ear, sending chills down his back, "Treasure it well, my love…"
Ainz soon flew away and departed the Baharuth Empire. Jircniv fell on to his seat as Baziwood checked on his condition.
"Your majesty, are you all right?!" Baziwood asked, "Did you really mean all you said to her?!"
"Yes, I do…" Jircniv said with a dazed tone, "If it means prosperity for us, it's all well…"
"Hehehe, she called me her love…" Jircniv fell into his fantasies, "I truly am the luckiest man alive… And Death became my bride… And I'm her husband…"
Baziwood worries about his emperor's obsession with the woman. He was starting to think maybe he should have a wife of his own. The future of the Baharuth Empire and its citizens never looked bright, from Jircniv's view at least.
Back at the Sorcerer Kingdom, within Ainz's quarters, she is once again screaming her anguish into her pillow. Cringing at how her mamono nature made her kiss Jircniv directly. She buried herself in her blanket and pillow as more of her anguish was released.
When she finally released everything, she laid down on her bed and thought about everything that happened this week. She found a rare weapon imbued with Runecraft; Something that existed in YGGDRASIL, probably brought by a Player. She will have to visit the Dwarven Kingdom to learn more of it. It would be beneficial for her citizens and the kingdom.
"At least Shalltear and Albedo aren't here…" Ainz thought, "If they were, I would have been truly dead if they learned I gave my first kiss to Jircniv."
With her future goals set, she soon drifted to sleep and let her mind rest. For tomorrow, the Dwarven Kingdom will have an unexpected visit.
Meanwhile, in a carriage ride to the Re-Estize Kingdom, Albedo felt a disturbance and suddenly felt anger over Lady Ainz, something about marriage. She dismissed this feeling as she was on a diplomatic mission to Re-Estize. Accompanied by undead Mamono called Wights, well-endowed undead resembling Noble women, and Hilma, a fellow succubus. They acted as diplomats for the Sorcerer Kingdom and as her aid.
Lady Ainz personally bid her farewell, wishing her safe travels. Albedo hoped that the human kingdom wouldn't be as foolish as her lady thought in their negotiations.