Philip Dayton L'Eyre Montserrat was a noble of the Re-Estize Kingdom. He had dull green hair and wore his usual dress suit. He is currently attending a noble's party, alongside other nobles of Re-Estize. Most Re-Estize Nobles had defected to the Sorcerer Kingdom due to the allure of Mamonos. His faith in King Ramposa III was wavering; The old man had let corruption run rampant within the kingdom and had the nobles divided due to his weak reign. His children were no better; Prince Barbro foolishly died in the war with Baharuth and Princess Renner had been a complete psychopath from the rumours he heard from gossiping maids. Only Prince Zanac seemed to be the only one who had sense in the kingdom; Proposing to avoid conflict with the Sorcerer Kingdom.
He sighed and took a sip of wine on his glass, letting time pass by in this boring party. All he cares about these days is just living a simple rich life.
The doors of the mansion opened as a butler entered the hall.
"Guests from the Sorcerer Kingdom have arrived!" the butler announced, "Introducing! The Prime Minister of the Sorcerer Kingdom, Lady Albedo! And her entourage!"
Four beautiful women entered the hall. The first was the aforementioned Lady Albedo, a succubus from her black wings and horns; Wearing a fancy black dress and carrying a black magical sceptre with a black orb at top. The second was also a succubus; Blonde hair, fair skin, and blue eyes. She wore a red dress, skimpy yet fancy; Revealing her cleavage. The last two were what caught his eyes.
Both had gold eyes, ash blonde hair and grey skin. They wore fancy slit dresses, one black and one violet, showing their ample chest and smooth legs. Black cotton arm gloves on their arms and thigh high socks with heeled loafer shoes on their legs and feet. Both carried a hand fan and a large spectral claw hovered over their other hand.
Since the Sorcerer Kingdom sold the encyclopaedia to foreign kingdoms, he happened to buy the complete set to satiate his curiosity. From his studies, he identified them as Wights; Undead Mamono born from dead well-endowed noble women. Philip knew he was dealing with Mamono who were nobles when they were once living. As Albedo and the blonde succubus left the hall to meet someone, the two Wights approached him with the elegance and grace of women; Simultaneously eyeing him like a potential husband, which sent chills down his back.
Building up his composure and making himself presentable, he turned to face them and spoke.
"Greetings, my name is Philip Dayton L'Eyre Montserrat." Philip greeted them, kissing both their hands, "What brings you two lovely ladies here?"
"My, my… How polite." The Wight with the black dress remarked, "And here I thought all Noble men in Re-Estize are just pigs…"
"It's not fair to label all Re-Estize Noble men as pigs, Sis…" The Wight with the violet dress said, "Oh, where are our manners… We should introduce ourselves to this polite man!"
Both slightly bowed before Philip as they raised their dresses slightly, revealing more of their smooth legs.
"My name is Maria Williams." The Wight with a black dress introduced herself, "Noble of the Sorcerer Kingdom and Diplomatic aid to Lady Albedo."
"My name is Anna Williams." The Wight with a violet dress introduced herself, "Also a Noble of the Sorcerer Kingdom and Diplomatic aid to Lady Albedo."
"It is nice to meet you, Sir Philip." Both said in unison as they raised their heads.
"It's nice to meet you two as well." Philip replied, "Are you two by any chance twins?"
"We are!" Maria and Anna answered, gently fanning themselves with their hand fans.
"Both of us used to be humans." Maria said, "We were daughters of a rich noble."
"When our mother died of disease, our father fell into grief." Anna said, "Ever since then, he drowns his sorrow in liquor. He always came home drunk and yelling at us, blaming us for something we've never done."
"Our father died at the battle of Katze Plains." Maria continued, "We didn't mourn for him as he only cared about money and it was our mother who only cared for us."
"When Lady Ainz and Mamono came into the city, we were some of the first women to become Mamono." Anna said, "We had no interest in heartless men who only cared about money and who see women as objects."
"Nowadays, we are part of the Eight Fingers company." Maria said, "We took part in selling Succubus Medicine and other items such as the Potion of Tentacles."
"I am sorry for your loss." Philip said, "Your mother must be a wonderful woman."
"She is." Maria sighed, "I wish she could live longer, but I feel she deserved her eternal rest. It would be disrespectful to bring back who earned their rest."
"Indeed, sister… Indeed." Anna nodded in agreement.
"If I may ask, what is the Potion of Tentacles you mentioned?" Philip asked, curious about it.
"It's an item part of a long list of items for use in the bed." Maria said in a sultry tone, winking at Philip who faintly blushed, "If you know what I mean…"
"The potion is made for men." Anna explained the potion's effects, "It essentially numbs their mind to the point they think like a tentacle, wanting to wrap themselves around their partner and penetrating them."
"Another one is called the Potion of Shadows." Maria explained, "It duplicates the man into multiple copies. Made especially for women who liked to be gangbanged."
"And that's just a few of the long items the company sells!" Anna said as both Wights giggled.
Philip was stunned at what some of their items did. Granted, it was made for sexual pleasure; Yet, it unnerved him at its effects. Dismissing this feeling aside, Philip continued the conversation.
"How is life in the Sorcerer Kingdom?" Philip asked, "I always kept hearing great things about it."
"Life in the kingdom is great!" Maria exclaimed, "Everyone has never been happier in their lives!"
"Our queen, Lady Ainz, had always wanted to spread peace and love to the world." Anna told him, "Don't you agree, Sir Philip?"
"I do." Philip said, "It is an admirable goal."
"Unfortunately, not everyone in Re-Estize agrees." Philip said in a downcast tone, "Some still cling on to old views, stubborn to accept the new reality before them."
"I want to put a stop to it." Philip clenched his fist, drinking the whole glass of wine, "The king is weak and at this point, I've lost faith in the kingdom itself."
"Why not leave?" Maria told Philip, "You could always leave the Kingdom since you're a noble."
"I want to…" Philip took a breath before continuing, "But I want to see this kingdom destroyed and its citizens freed from corruption."
"Do you have a plan?" Anna asked Philip, "You sound like you had a plan drawn out beforehand."
"I do… But I'm not confident about its success." Philip said, "I don't know whether to follow through or not."
Suddenly, the sisters clinged on both of his arms. The sisters had his arms buried in their bosoms; Philip faintly blushed as he felt softness and two hands brushing up his chest.
"Why not tell us about it?" Maria suggested, whispering to his ear, "We'd like to hear about it."
"I agree with what you said, Sir Philip." Anna whispered into his ear, "Don't you believe it's time to free the kingdom's citizens from corruption and the weak king? It's what us Mamono would want…"
"Spread love and peace to the world!" The Wights said in unison, "Even if it means killing heartless men…"
Philip pondered about it. His plan may be traced back to him, but they were right about the kingdom's current state.
"I believe you're right…" Philip agreed on what the sisters said, "This kingdom has lived for far too long; It has become a metaphorical pile of dung with the king and nobles crawling in it like maggots."
"Excellent!" The sisters said and Maria spoke, "Let's talk about it privately."
"We don't want to have prying eyes and eavesdropping ears to know about it." Anna whispered, "Let's take a private room, shall we?"
"Let's." Philip agreed as he walked with the Wights clinging on him, "I must warn you that this plan of mine may lead both nations to war."
"It's alright." Maria reassured Philip as the trio entered a private room, "Even if it comes to it, our lady and her Mamono army will take care of it."
"Now tell us everything about this plan…" Anna said as the twins' eyes glowed. Philip prepared himself at what's gonna happen. As the doors closed and sealed shut, Philip had never experienced such pleasure in his life. Soon, he'll join the twins in their life.
At the distant mountain ranges of the Azerlisia Mountains, there lay an underground kingdom. An empire far grander than kingdoms of the surface. The Dwarven Kingdom.
It was an empire spanning an entire mountain range and below earth. Its cities sprawled with countless dwarves living their lives. Mining precious minerals and forging masterpieces of weapons and art. None can match the smithing and craftsmanship of a skilled dwarf.
But now, those days are long past. The kingdom faced a terrible crisis. Not long after their king's death, there was no heir to inherit the throne. The Quagoa, a demi-human race of mole men, besieged the kingdom; Slaughtering dwarves and eating precious ores, making them stronger. Cities were abandoned and citizens retreated to the capital city. With no king, none could lead them.
A temporary council of high-ranking dwarf officials, called the Regency Council, was made to lead the kingdom and its citizens through troubled times.
In one such abandoned city, a lone dwarf mined in a dark cave. Carrying a lit lantern and a pickaxe, he toiled away in silence, searching for ores. The mine was located near the abandoned city of Feo Raidho. The Quagoa were expected to attack the city next and the council had the city evacuated, taking as much ore with them to weaken them.
The Dwarf mining in the cave was Gondo Firebeard, a runesmith like his father and his forefathers before him. After securing funds for his delve into the abandoned city, he dug through earth and rock to excavate rare metals; He felt that he would earn more money working in a dangerous city rather than where he was familiar with.
As he kept digging, a loud voice startled him.
"Hey there!" A childlike voice echoed in the cave. Gondo panicked, dropped prone on the ground and quickly covered himself with an [Invisibility Cloak, dropping his pickaxe in the panic. The magic cloak was brought in case he encountered some Quagoa in the mines.
He looked to the voice's direction and saw a Dark Elf child wearing a white suit. The child was seemingly unconcerned about her surroundings.
"There's no need to be afraid, Sir Dwarf." The child told him, "I am not here to hurt you."
"How do I know you're not my enemy?" Gondo slowly crawled away from the child, "Did the Quagoa sent you or are you here for a different purpose?"
"What's a Quagoa?" The child looked at him, seemingly able to see past his invisibility, "I don't know what they are and I've never met them. I came here to meet the dwarves with my lady."
Realising that hiding is useless, he stood up on his feet and took off the magic cloak. The child walked up to him and he turned to face the Dark Elf.
"Sorry about what I said. I've been paranoid about what's happening in our kingdom." Gondo told the elf and introduced himself, "My name is Gondo Firebeard, a miner of the Dwarf Kingdom."
"Aura Bella Fiora." Aura introduced herself and the two shook hands with each other.
"So, Miss Aura, what brings you here to our kingdom?" Gondo asked Aura.
"I'm here on a diplomatic mission from my kingdom." Aura told Gondo her mission, "Me and a couple of others are escorting our lady to the Dwarven Capital city."
"Your lady?" Gondo asked, confused at who she was referring to.
"She meant me." Another voice spoke out in the darkness. A tall woman wearing violet and gold academic robes walked into the lantern's light. Gondo had never seen a beautiful human woman like any other in his life. Every part of her face and body seemed sculpted to perfection. Shaking his head of such thoughts, the woman introduced herself.
"My name is Ainz Ooal Gown." Ainz introduced herself to Gondo, "Queen of the Sorcerer Kingdom and Supreme Ruler of All Mamono."
"A queen!?" Gondo was shocked and immediately knelt before her, "Forgive me, Your Majesty, your arrival is unexpected. The kingdom may not be ready to welcome you with much fanfare."
"It is fine, Gondo." Ainz said, asking another question, "I came here to see the kingdom itself and meet the dwarves. Yet this city is abandoned. Care to tell me why?"
"Some years ago, a beastman race known as Quagoa attacked our kingdom." Gondo recounted past events, "The kingdom had to close our borders and evacuate many of our cities to prevent them from breaking out."
"How unfortunate." Ainz sighed, feeling downcast, "I was hoping to learn more about Runecraft since I came here."
"You're interested in Runecraft, Your Majesty?" Gondo perked up from the mention of it.
"I am." Ainz confirmed as Gondo stood up, "I was hoping to procure some for the benefit of my kingdom."
"You're in luck, Your Majesty!" Gondo said, "I happened to be a Runesmith. Those who engrave runes to give power on items."
"I see." Ainz said, "It's nice to meet a runesmith like yourself. Tell me, how much is Runesmith practised in your kingdom today?"
"Not much unfortunately…" Gondo said, "The smithing art was in decline these days. Most prefer enchanting our weapons instead, saying it was faster than engraving runes. Many abandoned the art for the efficiency of enchanting."
"I understand." Ainz nodded, "It's common for one method to decline if there is a more efficient method."
"But I still believe in the power of Runecrafting!" Gondo exclaimed, "There are lots of good things about it that Enchanting had."
"For one, it's cheap." Gondo explained, "You don't need expensive materials for it. Stronger enchantments need stronger metals. With Rune Smithing, only steel and cheaper materials are needed."
"It can be mass produced." Gondo continued, "With enough Runesmiths, many weapons can be empowered by runes, making them powerful and readily available."
"There may be more but I still believe in the craft!" Gondo finished, "If only most would see its benefits…"
"Sir Gondo." Ainz called out to him, Gondo faced her, "How about you and other Runesmiths come to my kingdom?"
"Your majesty, why are you offering this?" Gondo asked.
"I would hate to see a wonderful craft fade into obscurity." Ainz explained, "You and other smiths still held to the craft up till now. Why stay in a kingdom that has lost faith in the craft and live in one that interests it?"
"I promise you and all other runesmiths will be treated fairly." Ainz said, "I would be a tyrant if I didn't."
Gondo thought about her offer. If the Dwarf Kingdom had completely lost interest in the craft, what's the point in staying? If it meant keeping the craft alive, it would be the best choice.
"I would accept your offer, your majesty." Gondo said, "But you'll have to voice it to the Regency Council for them to decide."
"The kingdom has no ruler?" Ainz asked.
"Not in the last few years…" Gondo answered, "The council was formed until they could find a rightful candidate for the throne."
"By the way, forgive me if it's personal, what race are you, your majesty?" Gondo asked, "I've never seen a tall grey skinned human before."
"You are correct in your assumption." Ainz confirmed, "I am not human. I'm undead. Specifically, an undead Mamono."
"That's unbelievable!" Gondo exclaimed, "And what are Mamono?"
"Let's walk back to the city as we talk." Ainz said as she walked back towards Feo Raidho.
The following conversation went on about events on the surface and the Sorcerer Kingdom. Ainz explained what Mamono was to Gondo and all his questions were answered as they neared the city. Gondo found it hard to believe but he sensed no lie in Ainz's words. He wondered what would happen if all Dwarves became Mamono themselves. Due to Mamono Mana saturating the Sorcerer Kingdom, any woman or non-human living in it will eventually become Mamono themselves.
Gondo thought it wouldn't matter anyway; If they become Mamono, Runecrafting will live on, no matter what form they took.
Gondo had warned Ainz that the Quagoa were expected to attack Feo Raidho, explaining why it was abandoned in the first place. Ainz nodded and telepathically informed her undead escorts. They were to capture all and interrogate them. Shalltear and Aura nodded, directing the undead Mamono for the plan. A few Kunoichi scouted the city until they spotted the enemy.
Ainz ordered Shalltear to capture all of the Quagoa attacking the city. Donned in her red armour and wielding her lance, she and a few Kunoichi hopped from building to building until they found their enemy. The Kunoichi blocked off their escape route inside of a house with a large tunnel they dug. The Quagoa saw Shalltear and attacked her. Unfortunately for them, she was immune to weak attacks. Shalltear began casting [Mass Hold Species], binding all of them in ethereal chains.
With all Quagoa captured, their interrogation began. At first, they wouldn't speak about their plans. Shalltear casted [Charm Species] and the leader was willing to talk as if they were best friends. The leader spoke out their plans to attack the Dwarven capital, Feo Jera. And how they found a way past the Great Rift and into the city itself.
Gondo told Ainz that they should hurry and warn the council immediately of the danger. Ainz agreed, not before ordering the execution of all captured Quagoa, and ordered her forces to move. Gondo led them through the tunnels, making haste to reach the city before the Quagoa could.
In another part of the caverns, a group of Dwarven soldiers were fending off a Quagoa attack. After a few spells were flung, killing a couple Quagoa before the Dwarves sealed off a gate leading to an outpost fortress next to the Great Rift. They breathed a sigh of relief as the attack was fended off. As the dwarves rested, they received an unexpected guest.
Heavy knocks resonated from the fortress's gate. The Dwarven captain looked outside and saw a dwarf, two grey-skinned human women, a Lizardman and a dark elf child. The dwarf introduced himself as Gondo Firebeard and the trio accompanying him, explaining their reason for visiting the kingdom. The guards were hesitant but reluctantly opened the fortress gate, letting them into the city since she is a monarch.
Guided by the Dwarf captain, the group reached the Dwarven capital city, Feo Jera. The city was mostly empty with few groups of dwarves roaming the streets. Ainz's forces had stayed outside the city itself, mostly for security concerns. The group reached the capital where the Regency Council resides, warning them about the impending danger.
Inside the building, the Regency Council had gathered to discuss the Quagoa bypassing the Great Rift and the sudden arrival of a monarch in the kingdom. The Council consisted of a Commander-in-Chief, Forgemaster, Merchant's Guildmaster, Master of Caves and Mines, Cabinet Secretary, High Priest of Earth, Director of Food Production, and Brewmaster. All awaited in anticipation for the monarch's arrival.
The doors to the meeting hall opened and Ainz herself entered, towering over them. They were stunned at her beauty. They were informed she was undead but the undead they knew never looked human as she. Ainz spoke first in the negotiations.
"Greetings, Dwarves of the Regency Council." Ainz spoke with a royal tone, "I am Ainz Ooal Gown. Queen of the Sorcerer Kingdom and Supreme Ruler of All Mamono."
"Greetings, Your majesty." The Commander-in-Chief bowed in respect, "We welcome you to our kingdom. As you may have seen, there is a crisis amidst."
"I'm aware." Ainz told them, "However, I believe I can help you in your current state, if you agree to my terms."
"How can you help us?" The Cabinet Secretary asked, "And what are your terms for your aid?"
"I and my forces will cull the beastmen attacking your kingdom. These moles are no threat to my girls." Ainz explained, "As for my terms, I have a few."
"First, I want to open a trade deal between the Sorcerer Kingdom with the Dwarf Kingdom." Ainz listed her terms, "Second, I want every Dwarf Runesmith to live in my kingdom. And third, I will deal with the Quagoa as I see fit."
"Of course, your majesty." The Commander-in-Chief said, "Please step outside for a moment as we deliberate your terms."
Ainz nodded and stepped out of the room. As the doors closed behind her, she faintly heard shouting and argument in their deliberation. She waited in another room with Shalltear, Aura, Gondo, and Zenberu Gugu, a Lizardman.
Ainz observed the surrounding city and caverns with her magic mirror. She recalled a memory of Ninya telling her Frost Dragons live in these mountains and hoped she finds one. She felt melancholic as she died, never seeing her sister, Tsuare, again. But she felt some should rest forever and never disturbed. The reminiscence was interrupted as a soldier dwarf entered the room, informing her that the Council had finished deliberation.
Entering the Council room again, they had agreed to her terms in exchange for military aid. All her terms were accepted by the council. They will conduct trade with the Sorcerer Kingdom when the Quagoa are no longer a threat. All Runesmiths will be handed over to her and she may use any means to deal with the beastmen. As the terms were set, another dwarf soldier barged in the room, hastily informing them that a pack of Quagoa were trying to break through the gate near the Great Rift. Ainz thanked the council for their decision and quickly informed two of her Death Knights to deal with the pack.
Outside the gate near the Great Rift, a large trench separating the city and neighbouring caverns with only a rope bridge to cross over it, a pack of Quagoa were pounding at the large gate. Having bypassed two natural defences protecting the city, it was only a matter of time until they slaughtered the Dwarves.
Suddenly, the gates slowly opened. Their attack halted at the sudden move. The blue furred leader thought the dwarves may have given up and ordered his pack to charge in. Before they could charge, two Quagoa were decapitated before their eyes. Stepping out of the gate, two Death Knight Mamono made themselves known.
Confused at what they're seeing, the Death Knights used the Quagoa's confusion to their advantage. Taking the first strike, they killed most of the pack with their Flamberges and their agility. The Quagoa pack leader merely watched on the opposite end of the bridge, trying to make sense of what was attacking them. As the two Death Knights were about to cross the bridge, he quickly cut the bridge down. Instead of the two Death Knights falling to their doom, they vanished in a violet mist and reappeared on the other side of the rift, teleporting out of danger. With their escape cut off, the Death Knight slaughtered the rest of the pack, leaving the leader left alive. Not before stabbing him with both Flamberges in his legs, leaving him pinned down.
The Death Knights informed their lady of their capture. Ainz congratulated them on their success and told them to bring them in for interrogation.
Ainz walked out the city with her forces in tow. Her two Death Knights dragged the Quagoa Pack leader to her with Flamberges still in its legs. After dropping it carelessly before her, cursing and screaming from pain, Ainz didn't bother to interrogate the mole man normally. Instead, she held its head and casted [Control Amnesia], reading its mind directly with none hidden. From it, she found the Quagoa's Hideout and who orchestrated the invasion. The Frost Dragon known as Olasird'arc Haylilyal was using the Quagoa to subjugate the dwarves and make them his slaves to replace the Quagoa. Reading the location of the dwarven city he was located, Feo Berkana, Ainz casted [Death] on the pack leader, not bothering to use it as she casted it into the rift.
Ainz had another goal at the request of Gondo. Earlier, when all the Runesmiths were gathered at Gondo's house, he requested her to retrieve the Grand Tome of Runesmithing. Ainz asked why as it was a national treasure. Gondo countered saying the nation had no longer interest in the art if they agreed to relinquish all Runesmiths to her; It wouldn't matter if the book was taken.
With a destination in mind, Ainz and her forces marched to Feo Berkana. To cull and subjugate the Quagoa and Frost Dragons.
In another part of the caverns near Feo Berkana, a Frost Dragon stomped its way to meet the supposed intruders of its home. The dragon was wearing glasses and was a bit overweight. Its name was Hejinmal, a Frost Dragon like his parents and siblings. He is unique due to his scholarly pursuits, reading books and acquiring knowledge. This was a trait that his father didn't like about him and sent him out of his room to face the invaders of their home.
Taking off his glasses and slipping it between his scales, he waited for their arrival. After a couple of minutes, a lone figure came upon him. A female humanoid approached him. Spreading his wings and raising his head tall, he spoke with intimidation as best he could.
"I am Hejinmal!" The dragon spoke loudly, "Who dares to approach me?"
"I am Ainz Ooal Gown, a necromancer." Ainz introduced herself, "This is the first time I've seen a Frost Dragon up close."
Her eyes glowed red as she raised an open palm toward Hejinmal.
"I wonder what materials I could get from your body…" Ainz said as she released an aura of fear, making Hejinmal quiver.
Before Ainz could do anything, Hejinmal prostrated before her. Lowering his head and folding his wings, fearful for his life. Surprised, Ainz lowered her hand and the dragon spoke.
"Please don't hurt me! I am no fighter! I'm just a scholar!" Hejinmal begged for his life, "I was only sent here by my father to stop you from intruding in our home! I had no part in any of his doings!"
"Truly… I was expecting more of a fight." Ainz remarked, "But I'll take your surrender. Please raise your head and no harm will come to you."
Hejinmal stood up on his feet and raised his head, his fat stomach bouncing as he did.
"So Frost Dragons accumulate fat to withstand the harsh cold of the mountains…" Ainz remarked after seeing the dragon's abdomen, "How interesting…"
"Actually, I'm the only one like this…" Hejinmal informed Ainz, "All Frost Dragons have a natural resistance to the harsh cold."
"Is that so? Then that makes you unique among others…" Ainz told the dragon, "How about I make you an offer?"
"What sort of offer?" Hejinmal asked Ainz, "What could you offer me?"
"Be my subordinate." Ainz offered, "I will give you access to knowledge you never knew since you're a scholar and a form to complement it."
"What sort of form do you mean?" Hejinmal asked as Ainz raised an open hand and a magic circle manifested from it.
"I'll show you." Ainz said as she casted [Monsterization] on Hejinmal. The dragon was taken by surprise and was enveloped in a bright light.
As the light subsided, a Frost Dragon Mamono took Hejinmal's place. Hejinmal's Mamono form is a teenage Dragon Mamono with ice blue and dark blue scales on her body. She also wore glasses on her face and had white hair.
Hejinmal was shocked as Ainz expected. Hejinmal felt up her body to make sense of it as it felt strangely natural to have a humanoid body.
"What happened to me?" Hejinmal asked as she looked at her hands and body.
"I have given you a new form, fitting for your scholarly pursuits." Ainz explained, "You are now a Mamono, much like me."
"Mamono?" The Frost Dragon asked, "I've never heard of such creatures…"
"I have a book that might sate your curiosity." Ainz's hand disappeared into her inventory and reappeared with the Monster Girl Encyclopaedia. Handing it over to Hejinmal who took it gingerly in her draconic claws, eyeing it with fascination.
"You may read it later but for now…" Ainz said, "Take me to your father."
"Of course, Lady Ainz." Hejinmal began leading Ainz to her father's lair, accepting her offer.
Hejinmal and Ainz walked through the caverns and into the halls of the city's castle. Cave walls became Castle bricks and brightly lit by braziers and torches. Ainz left Shalltear and Aura to deal with the Quagoa on their own with her undead forces. She instructed them to cull them until only 10,000 remain, regardless of the number of Men, Women, and Children; Afterwards, Monsterize all Quagoa and subjugate them. Shalltear had learned [Monsterization] since becoming a Mamono.
Hejinmal recounted to Ainz their race's slow decline over the years. The majority of their race inhabited the city and many died over the years due to being hunted down or natural causes. Ainz reassured her that Frost Dragons will prosper under her rule.
Ainz and Hejinmal reached a large wooden double door. Hejinmal put both of her hands and effortlessly pushed it open. Both stepped inside and were greeted by four Frost Dragons laying on a gold hoard.
The largest of the four, a Male one, rose its head and spread its wings to intimidate the intruders.
"WHO DARES TO ENTER MY LAIR!?" The dragon demanded, "WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO HEJINMAL, ONE OF MY SONS?!"
"Father, it's me…" Hejinmal said, transforming back to her original form, shocking her father, "I have gained a new form."
"YET YOU BROUGHT AN INTRUDER TO OUR HOME?!", the dragon exclaimed, "THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE!"
"Be silent…" Ainz ordered the dragon, drawing power from her orb, "[Grasp Heart]."
Crushing the ethereal heart in her hands, the dragon's heart collapsed and the Frost Dragon slumped over the gold hoard, its eyes empty of life.
"Hejinmal, tell me which of the three is your mother." Ainz raised another hand towards the three female dragons, eyes menacingly glowing red, "I'll spare yours and kill the rest for their parts."
"I am!" The three female dragons claimed to be Hejinmal's mother.
"Ho… Hejinmal, did you perhaps have three mothers?" Ainz asked Hejinmal, "One who laid your egg, one who warmed your egg, and one who raised you?"
"That's correct, Lady Ainz." Hejinmal confirmed as she reverted back to her Mamono form, "I have three mothers. My siblings and I share the same mothers."
"Well, it can't be helped." Ainz said, lowering her hand, "I'll spare your mothers."
"Gather the rest of the Frost Dragons here." Ainz ordered Hejinmal's mothers, "Things are about to change here."
The three Frost Dragons walked along the halls to gather their children. Ainz asked Hejinmal to help her find the Grand Tome of Runesmithing. Hejinmal agreed and searched for it in the gold hoard. It took only a short minute as Hejinmal handed Ainz the book itself. It was a large leather book with gold edges and the symbol of the Dwarf Kingdom. She stored it in her inventory for safekeeping.
It was not long after all Frost Dragons had gathered in the treasure hoard room. Ainz stood on top of the treasure hoard, addressing them as her new subjects. One adolescent Frost Dragon was rebellious against being one. Ainz quickly made an example of it and crushed its heart, slumping over dead like its father. No one else objected to her rule. Soon, Ainz offered them new forms and casted [Monsterization] on all of them.
A wave of Mana enveloped all Frost Dragons, transforming them into Mamono. All share the appearance of a Dragon Mamono with ice blue and dark blue scales. The younger Frost Dragons resemble adolescent youth in their Mamono form. The three Frost Dragon Mothers resemble adult women in their Mamono form; Having bigger proportions than their children and being the definition of MILFs.
"Hear me, Frost Dragons!" Ainz spoke out, "I have bestowed upon you all new and beautiful forms."
"With these new forms, your race shall prosper once more in the world." Ainz told them, "Live well and prosper once more!"
"We obey you, Lady Ainz!" The Frost Dragons thanked her, kneeling before her, "Long live Ainz Ooal Gown! Sorcerer Queen and Supreme ruler of all Mamono!"
Ainz received a message from Shalltear, saying her mission was complete. The Quagoa were culled to 10,000 individuals and had fully submitted to her after Monsterization. All wore a sarashi and a loincloth that varied in colour depending on the individual. They retain the claws and feet of their original form. The colour of their short hair and patches of fur on their body depends on the individual itself, either white and orange or navy blue and dark blue. All had a slim muscular build and their hairstyles ranging from mohawk to unkempt.
They are ready to relocate them to the Sorcerer Kingdom with Shalltear and Aura awaiting her permission. Ainz gave her permission and the guardians obeyed, preparing for the Quagoa relocation.
"Now that everything is settled here…" Ainz thought to herself, "I should get ready for my wedding ceremony. I wonder what wedding dress would fit me."
Back in E-Rantel, Demiurge was sorting through paperwork detailing different subjects. From Economic to Political, he diligently filed through it. One paper caught his full attention.
The document detailed the annexation of the entirety of the Baharuth Empire and the wedding between Lady Ainz and Jircniv Rune Farlord El-Nix, the Baharuth Emperor. While it doesn't bother him seeing his lady charm men for her own bidding, it does bother him to see her married. But it will bring the Baharuth Empire under their total control. He filed it for later in a hidden folder.
"Best to keep that hidden." Demiurge thought to himself, "I'll discuss it with Milady. Best not let Shalltear or Albedo know or something terrible may happen."
Demiurge remained in his office until all work was finished. As he fixed his suit and organized the folders, he set off and called Hilma for the job. A grand ceremony had to be prepared. One fit for the Supreme and Royalty.