(Y/n): hm? seems valuable I'll let Ainz get a look at it
You stand up after digging through the ashes of that mediocre necromancer finding a black orb holding it between two claws if only you could sense magic a skill you don't envy surprisingly as Narberal returned to you
(Y/n): Narberal, do you know what this is?
She looks at the orb studying it before nodding
Narberal: I apologize my lord, but I do not know.
(Y/n): no need for apologies what did you find of that corpse?
Narberal: only these daggers my lord her armor was damaged from your feast.
She hands you the stilettoes looking at them testing the pointiness pricking your finger your black blood pooling at the wound smudging it with your thumb
(Y/n): not a bad piercing weapon where is Hamsuke?
Narberal: I had it guard the body until someone else can acquire the corpse.
(Y/n): wonderful let's go find Ainz now.
Walking up the steps of the mausoleum you spot Ainz carrying Nfirea in his arms waving at him
Ainz: is something the matter?
(Y/n): nothing, I finished picking at the ashes found this.
You present him the orb
Ainz: what is that?
(Y/n): don't know, but when that mongrel was using his spells against Narberal he held onto it tightly.
Ainz: is that so [All Appraisal Magic Item] what is this? The Orb of Death...and it's an intelligent item "he studied it in your hands before taking it in his own" what a strange item...woah, its a really intelligent magic item I permit you to speak.
(Y/n): wait, is it speaking you why didn't it speak with me?
Narberal: an item that doesn't acknowledge it's new master should be destroyed, Lord Ainz.
(Y/n): there's no need, but did it not think I was worthy or something?
Ainz: no, it appears to speak with those have already died you still draw breath Gier.
(Y/n): then what is it saying now?
Ainz: it wishes to swear fealty to me.
(Y/n): curious.
Hamsuke enters the mausoleum meaning the corpse was transported to Nazarick
Ainz: Hamsuke.
Hamsuke: what does my lord desire?
Ainz: take it.
He tosses it to Hamsuke both yours and Narberal's eyes widening at the action as it nimbly catches it
Hamsuke: may I ask my lord about this item?
Ainz: it's a magic item you can use it, right?
Hamsuke: I should be able to, but it's too noisy! I want to return it to milord!
(Y/n): your giving it to the hamster not to be rude, but the Wise King of The Forest isn't really that...wise.
Narberal: I must agree with Lord Gier it is only a newcomer, Lord Ainz
Ainz: though I've already cast anti-detection spells on it I can't say it's perfectly safe, so it's better to hand it to Hamsuke.
(Y/n): it is the safest option.
Narberal: I see, as expected of Lord Ainz your wise judgement is impeccable.
His armor flashes back on covering his skeletal form steam emits of your body returning to Huntsman as he grabs the hem of his red cape
Ainz: now then if recovery is complete then let us take Nfirea "he flourishes cape flowing in the air" and return in triumph.
You three walked into the inn a feeling you never thought you would feel again washing over your as the many patrons of the residents remained silent walking up to the innkeeper who remained silent without his remarks from before
Ainz: a double room.
He placed a silver coin on the counter taking the key entering your designated rooms where his spell is dispersed you plop your sword against the wall sitting on your bed stretching your arm the mithril plate around your neck getting caught on a strap of leather on your arm with your feats at the graveyard had traveled far into the kingdom the guild promoting you three to mithril a rank lower than the highest due to the prudence of the guild making sure that your story was true or not the guards you saved did vouch, but it was barely anything in their eyes so mithril it was
Narberal: may I ask how we should deal with those two? they said they would contact us about the appropriate remuneration
Ainz: Lizzie said she would pay everything she had therefore I will have her bring her grandson tp Carne village she will make potions for me...no the Great Tomb of Nazraick.
Narberal: there are people who can make potions in Nazarick as well why must you specially engage these lower lifeforms to do so as well?
(Y/n): It's because we need a new source of power I have considered that creation of potions would be strain on our future prospects even as superior as we are, so it is necessary to develop potion making methods other than those of Yggdrasil it also opens a doorway into a hybridization of both this world's and Yggdrasil's way of creating potions "you take out one of your personal potions holding it in your hand the blood sloshing within the vial" of course we'll need to sternly warn her not to spread the means of making those potions...but looking at her it seems that won't be a problem.
You recall that night you three brought back her grandson reassured at his safe return although semi-conscious she would surely repay as Ainz's demanded
Ainz: let's leave Lizzie aside for now we should plan our next venture.
(Y/n): you do that I have to make a call.
Ainz: don't take too long.
He said it jokingly of course walking towards the window casting the [message] spell one of the few neutral spells you knew contacting Albedo
(Y/n): Albedo, you needed my atten-
Albedo: Lord Gier, Shalltear Bloodfallen has rebelled against us.
You stared out the window dumbfounded her words no registering in your mind
Ainz: is there a matter Gier?
Even with half your face shrouded the look of worry was plastered on your face
(Y/n): Shalltear...has rebelled against us...
If he could format any emotions or if those emoticons from Yggdrasil were still present it would mimic yours from earlier
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Lupusregina: you got to make sure your hair is nice and smooth.
Sif: thank you, Lupus.
Within your room sits Sif at the bed Lupusregina Beta a lycanthrope similar to Sif one of the sisters of the Pleiades unlike Narberal with her pale complexion Lupusregina had a tan with orangish hair dressed in a maid outfit like usual except her was more form fitting with a slit down the side exposing her leg with a cap covering her ears she was the heavy hitter of the sisters wielding a halberd, but at the moment under your orders is in charge of taking care of Sif when not helicoptered by Albedo or Shalltear combing her hair after having help bathe her a few minutes ago partially dressed in her armor
Lupusregina: anything for a fellow lycanthrope and the heir of Lord Gier.
Sif: has my father sent you any messages about his travels?
Lupusregina: hm, no but I'll make sure to notify you should he message us.
Sif: alright then.
Lupusregina: now those ears and tails nothing worse than shaggy fur ruining your beauty, my lady.
She begins combing her ears and tails when Shalltear enters the room
Sif: Shalltear? is there something you need?
Shalltear: excuse me Lupusregina, but I need Sif.
Lupusregina: okay, Lady Shalltear.
Shalltear grabs Sif's hand quickly tapping the armor stands on the way out the rest of her armor transferring onto her
Sif: where are we going?
Shalltear: Lord Ainz has assigned me an important mission.
Sif: then why must I go with you, Shalltear?
Shalltear: I can bet your bored all cooped up in the Tomb, so I though I would take you out in a little field trip.
Sif: well...yeah, but-
Shalltear: good, we shall meet up with Sebas and Solution.
Two vampire brides glide in from the shadows walking alongside Shalltear as Sif follows behind her
Shalltear: 'kukuku, with this Sif will see me as an excellent mother taking her out in trips and Lord Gier will bless me with a child of my own...and a sip of his blood...'
She bit the knuckles of her hand shivering in delight imagining it Sif can't help but look a little disgusted as she probably guessed what she was thinking
Sif: could you at least not think of my father like that while in front of me.
Shalltear: I would never think of Lord Gier in such a manner hehe...
She sighs at Shalltear's feign of ignorance she didn't find her annoying, but ever since her and Albedo have tried to win her father's attention by trying to be the best mother for her she didn't hate the attention in fact ever since her talk with the twins she's tried to enjoy it it just seemed pitiful that they would try so hard when he isn't even present to witness it
Shalltear: well let's get on then [teleportation].
They appeared in a carriage just as Sebas and Solution who were on a reconnaissance mission entered it
Sebas: Lady Shalltear, Lady Sif.
The two servants of the Tomb bowed even further then they needed to thanks to the roof of the carriage Shalltear sits to one side her concubines-sorry vampire brides taking the spots to her left and right
Shalltear: ah, why don't you sit opposite let Sif sit next to me.
Sif: no worries I'll sit next to Sebas he remind me of father so I'll feel more comfortable.
She takes her seat next to Sebas even as Shalltear silently grumbles Sif's wolf ears hearing them giving a slight grin
Sif: do you mind, Sebas?
Sebas: of course not, my lady.
She moves her tail to rest on Sebas's lap getting comfortable in her seat just as she does the carriage begins moving with a few bumps
Shalltear: hm, someone's eager...
Another bump is sensed by the passengers remaining quiet for a portion of the ride as they leave the city gates for the forest Sebas decides to break the silence
Sebas: there is one thing I have been meaning to ask you for a while?
Shalltear: hm, what do you have in mind?
Sebas: I noticed that you and Lady Aura do not get along very well is there any particular reason for that?
Shalltear: ...actually, I feel we do get along quite well.
She stared at her pinky precisely the nail no longer than two centimeters seeing it neatly trimmed she tosses her nail file to the bride on her left leaning towards the one to her right to grope it's breast Sebas bringing his hand over Sif's eyes realizing her actions she sheepishly returns to her original position with an embarrassed face
Sebas: it does not seem that way.
She explains how her creator Peroroncino created her with the intention to always bicker with Aura as a small joke believing that Bukubukuchagama may have done the same with Aura as well
Shalltear: speaking of which my creator Lord Peroroncino and that girl's creator Lady Bukubukuchagama were elder sister and younger brother, so in that sense she and I are also sisters.
Sebas: a sibling relationship, I see.
Shalltear: in the past, Lord Peroroncino discussed the matter with other Supreme Beings Lord Luci★Fer, Lord Nishikienrai, and Lord Gier when they came to my domain.
Sif's ears perked at the mention of her father's name having been silent alongside Solution as Sebas and Shalltear discussed stories of the Supreme Beings that created them
Shalltear: Lord Peroroncino once mentioned that Lady Bukubukuchagama had the profession of a voice actress so popular was she that she even lent her talents to things called 'aerogays' "she pronounces the word incorrectly a foreign word to them" so whenever he purchased a game he eagerly anticipated he would end up thinking of his sister's face and he would lose his motivation.
Sebas: A voice actress I assume that seems to be a line of work which involves the use of sound it seems they are skilled in singing, so perhaps it should be similar to a bard.
Shalltear laughs at his answer not in a rude manner, but someone who would laugh at their own joke
Shalltear: that is not the case.
Sebas: it is not? how so?
Shalltear: I once heard Lady Bukubukuchagama say that being a voice actress meant giving a soul through sound in other words a voice actress is a job which creates life.
Sebas: oh! I see, it seems I was laboring under a grave misconception thank you very much for your correction, Lady Shalltear.
As far as they all knew they were created by the Supreme Beings with most of the necessary knowledge being infused with them at creation within a game, so they did not know of the real world only hearing about it from when they were present with their creator's during discussions so it was no surprise they would mistake the actual functions of their master's jobs
Sif: my father was an enforcer of the law.
She speaks out believing that the discussion of Bukubukuchagama's real-life job would mean they would be interested in her father's job
Sebas: an enforcer of the law, that is very admirable of Lord Gier I would expect nothing less of the Supreme Commander of the Tomb, Lady Sif.
Sif: yes, he was so good at enforcing the law that those he protected would repay him money and other means of rewards for further protection.
Shalltear: I bet if a dashing dragon protected me I too would reward him.
Sebas: then I am foolish for not realizing why my creator and Lord Gier would get along so well as they shared similar values in life.
Sif: yes, my father Lord Gier is a generous enforcer of the law.
If only they knew the meaning behind your name as Sebas mutters to himself to remember this newfound knowledge over their revered masters to never forget it
Sebas: thank you, for this knowledge Lady Shalltear Lady Sif
Shalltear: there's no need to take it to heart...ah right Sebas since we are fellow travelers there's no need to be so formal.
Sebas: is that so, Lady Shalltear.
Shalltear: don't address me as Lady...we are all servants of the Supreme Beings they may have handed down our positions and set some of us over others, but the truth is that we're all basically the same.
They were viewed as guardians equally, but with the New World scandal ranks had to be ordered regularly equal Solution now had to obey under Sebas who needed to obey Shalltear as a butler and she needed to listen to Sif who by Demiurge's words is an heir to the Tomb after you
Sebas: I understand Shalltear then I shall address you in this way from now on.
Shalltear: that's good to hear though you should still regard Sif as Lady since she is heir to Lord Gier's reign as Supreme Commander should it come...actually thinking of relations you and Demiurge don't get along either, do you.
The conversation no longer interested Sif deciding to instead look out the carriage window it wasn't until Sebas had suggested that someone better for capturing the humans he and Solutions lured in with their act of a bratty heiress with her easily swayed butler to do the job instead as her plan was to simply drain them of their blood
Sebas: from that point of view Lord Demiurge would be the most suitable for that sort of work after all he can control his opponent's thoughts much like Lady Aura with her breath or Lord Gier with his intimidation.
Demiurge possessed a skill known as [Command Mantra] which was a mind-affecting ability seeing as it would be preferable for capture mission then someone like Shalltear
Shalltear: hm...
The mood within the carriage turned grim a cold fog forming inside even causing the horses outside to jump feeling it the brides pale face turning even more pale Sif's ears perked up darting around her head sensing the killing intent Solution shuddering in her place even Sebas who should be on par with her had goosebumps Shalltear's crimson eyes glowed past the light fog
Shalltear: Sebas...could you say that again or are you saying that a dragonoid like yourself...in that form wants to...wants to start a fight with me...the Tomb does not need two dragonoids.
Sebas: I misspoke please forgive me I was merely a little uneasy it would be fine as long as your [Blood Frenzy] doesn't kick in.
Ainz had made notion of Shalltear's classes all the strongest classes in Yggdrasil had penalties or weaknesses to balance them out especially one that was shared with you so he wanted to make sure the extents of it that being [Blood Frenzy] the more blood that covered the person the stronger the urge to slaughter to grew along with their strength while Shalltear was manageable he left her in the care of the others you were his responsibility as you were one of the heaviest hitters in the guild
With that out of the way she started calming herself down returning to her normal complexion that of jail bait-sorry an attractive 'woman' with a seductive appeal to them her eyes returning to a light violet
Shalltear: ...for the most part they'll become my slaves after I drain their blood which should make things simple besides we don't need to bring them back alive Lord Ainz brought it up before as well...also I will definitely keep my [Blood Frenzy] under control.
Sif: through that logic it mattered not whether the captives were alive or not.
Shalltear: that's right so there's no need to say more I will accomplish the mission Lord Ainz gave me without fail he will praise me with, well done Shalltear you are my most important slave, and then say, you are the one most worthy of standing by my comrade's side Lord Gier.
Sebas: please forgive my shallow comments I did not realize that my statements were a slight on Lord Ainz who chose you for this task and I apologize for that as well I hope you will forgive me for displeasing you.
He stands up bowing to everyone in the carriage in apology then the carriage shifted hearing the neighing of the horses pulling the carriage
Shalltear: it seems we've stopped.
Sebas: indeed.
Once the group of bandits walked to one side of the carriage Sebas along with Sif and Solution exited the opposite door hearing the doors pried open the brides walking out first
Sif: Solution?
Solution: yes, my lady?
Sif: how do humans taste?
Screams are heard on the other side of the carriage as Solution though of an answer to Sif's question
Solution: it depends on how I want to enjoy my meal, my lady.
Sif: oh, so if you were to digest someone slowly what would that taste like.
Solution: hm, I believe they would taste rather sweet as I savor their every juices and meat especially when I get to the marrow of their bones.
Sebas: pardon my intrusion my lady, but Solution get Zack.
Solution: understood.
She walks around the carriage Sebas looking down at Sif
Sebas: my lady, it is best you return to the Tomb.
Sif: alright then goodbye Sebas it was nice to spend time with you all, if you may.
Sebas: [Teleportation]
She returns to the Tomb outside walking into the mausoleum she makes her way through the passageways reaching your room entering it placing her rapier against one of the armor stands walking to the bed laying down on it...though she begins picking up a scent one similar to the bedsheets as Albedo enters the room
Albedo: Sif, there you are where have you been?
Sif: Shalltear took me with her on her mission with Sebas and Solution.
Albedo: sighs" that lamprey should understand that you are not to leave the Tomb's perimeter what if you got hurt.
Sif: I would've been fine besides Shalltear, Sebas, and Solution were around to protect me, Albedo.
Albedo: are you sure? Lord Gier wouldn't want a careless woman looking over his future offspring.
Sif: sighs" father likes all kinds of woman you do know that.
Albedo: he does?
Sif: yes, prior to leaving for a few years my father had relationships with lots of women like Lady Bukubukuchagama and Lady Yamaiko's sister.
Albedo: Lady Yamaiko had a sister?
Sif: yes, he told me himself.
Albedo: so he's into slimes and nephilims...
Sif: actually he remarked Lady Yamaiko's sister a knife-ear once I believe it was when he was first turned down by her.
Albedo: oh...he's into elves.
Sif: yes...it does explain a lot actually with Evelyn and everything.
Albedo: Evelyn? oh yes his personal maid.
Sif: can we go eat something I didn't get to earlier.
Albedo: of course, let us go then.
She offers her hand Sif taking it leading her out the room
Sif: can you also stop spreading your scent over the bed I sleep there too.
Albedo: hehe apologies.
They couldn't reach the mess hall though as a warning was plastered in front of her quickly rushing to the throne room passing past a couple of the Pleiades following her opening the Tomb's list of residence finding Shalltear's name turned black
Sif: w-what does black mean?
Albedo turns to Sif seeing her begin to panic pulling her into a hug to calm her down spotting the Pleiades that followed
Albedo: Entoma, contact Lord Gier or Lord Ainz.
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You and Ainz teleported to the Tomb appearing on the outskirt of a hill he uses his [Fly] spell as you begin sprinting towards the hill when your halfway you make it past the illusion revealing the whole complex rushing to the entrance stopping when you spot Albedo with four of the Pleiades behind her with some high tier mobs behind them as well
(Y/n): Albedo.
Albedo: Lord Gier "they all bow at your appearance as Ainz lands next to you" Lord Ainz.
Ainz: Albedo, is what Gier said true when you spoke to him.
Albedo: yes, shall we discuss it elsewhere?
Ainz: that's right...we should speak of it in the throne room...
He stays silent that's when you realize that he was waiting on you
(Y/n): yes, it would be best.
Albedo: indeed, then Yuri, present our Lords with their rings.
Yuri Alpha the eldest of the sisters assistant manager of the Pleiades managing over them as Sebas the head butler managed them all she was your sister in law's creation a dullahan her head kept in place with a blue choker adorned with a gem keeping her head in place her hair styled in a bun wearing glasses a sense of prim and elegance radiated over her unlike Narberal's maid outfit Yuri's was designed with mobility in mind her gauntlets spiked meaning she was a close-combat opponent you couldn't help but smile at her as she kept her cool demeanor walking forward with a tray in her hands draped in a purple cloth bearing two rings of Ainz Ooal Gown taking one Ainz hands the second one to you putting it on
Ainz: then let us go.
You three teleport to the room before the Throne room a precaution put in place just in case a ring fell into the hands of unwanted guest
Ainz: Gier, you have expertise in this line of work I'll leave the questioning to you.
You nod walking to the throne room as the doors open awaiting inside sat Sif her tail wagging running up to you
Sif: father!
You smile down at her patting her on her head
(Y/n): stand at my side Sif "she nods moving to your side" now Albedo I would like to question you, what was Shalltear doing out there on her own?
Albedo: she was not alone she was on assignment by Lord Ainz to travel with Sebas and Solution she took Sif with her "you stop in your tracks" Lord Gier?
(Y/n): ...and who allowed her to do such a thing?
Sif: I asked to go with her, father.
A lie, but if it meant you would spare her from any further punishment besides betrayal she would as much as she disliked it
(Y/n): did you now, I deal with you later young lady...what about Sebas? how did he react to her betrayal did he join her?
Albedo: no, he did not partake in her betrayal.
(Y/n): did you question him about the matter?
Albedo: I did, and he finished with his report according to him they encountered a group of bandits after that Shalltear gave chase towards their hideout with the intent of bringing loyal servants for Lord Ainz to experiment with.
(Y/n): so it happened after she had left that made her want to betray us.
Albedo: yes, in addition she brought two vampire brides with her, however they seemed to have been destroyed.
(Y/n): well they were brides...but they wouldn't easily be defeated by simple bandits meaning something happened, can you tell me anything else?
She continued with explaining anything that could prove valuable Ainz on the front merely listened impressed by your professionality with the whole situation your real world skills playing into this world as well reaching the stairs he climbs them sitting down on his throne the only place where he could access the administration system for the whole Tomb maintenance costs, vassals if any were present, and similar stuff once able to access it anywhere it seemed it was only possible in the heart of the tomb, the throne room
(Y/n): is there anything wrong with the list, Ainz.
He had opened the NPCs list all the names and levels of every NPC created by guild members finding Shalltear's name out of all the other name's written in white her's was the only one shown in black
Ainz: has it stayed that way ever since?
Albedo: yes, ever sense I had received the warning.
Sif: is she...dead?
Albedo walks up to Sif hugging her to her body placing her hand on her head
Albedo: no, if she were dead her name would have vanished leaving a blank space in all likelihood this represents betrayal.
Ainz: well...that's right.
(Y/n): wait doesn't this mean...
He nods before you could ask someone has casted a mind-control spell to force an NPC to take hostile actions the real problem remained in the fact she was an undead meaning she should be immune to those kinds of spells meaning this was not betrayal, but some unknown entity had done this the idea of talent-holders unique to this world coming to mind
Albedo: could this be the effect of some being, phenomenon, or special effect that is unique to this world?
(Y/n): that is unclear however Shalltear's betrayal is clear enough I propose that we assemble a strike force immediately as Supreme Commander over the Tomb I nominate myself I alone should be enough, but if need be I would like for Cocytus as my field marshal and mare to assist me in this endeavor are there any complaints?
Ainz: no, it's too soon let us verify the reasons behind Shalltear's betrayal.
Albedo: you are indeed compassionate Lord Ainz however as long as anyone faces the Supreme Beings with hostility there is no need to show them any mercy.
Ainz: that's not correct Albedo it is not that I am showing mercy to Shalltear, but I simply do not understand why she would betray us.
(Y/n): if that is your first intentions Ainz do you know the whereabouts of Shalltear?
Albedo: my sincerest apologies, but we have not confirmed that yet I considered that Shalltear might attack Nazarick so I had her direct subordinates placed under arrest and dispatched other vassals to reinforce the First Floor.
Ainz: really now, then we shall go visit your elder sister to see if we can pinpoint Shalltear's location.
(Y/n): wait, we?
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Having ordered Sif back to her room you three teleported to the fifth floor of the Tomb when you appeared you shielded your face from the chilling gusts of the winds the fifth floor was an extremely cold frozen wasteland the trees caked in snow walking through the snow it was fortunate that you remained in your noble attire as it gave you some defense to the cold Ainz already had immunity due to his race, but Albedo had stayed in her white dress
(Y/n): are you cold Albedo, if you need to you can go back and put your armor on we should still have time for that?
Ainz: yes, you can if you need to Albedo.
Albedo: I thank you for your concerns my lords, but it is not necessary mere cold like this is not a problem.
(Y/n): I see.
You smiled at her feign of bravery for facing the cold she was lucky that the environmental effects were turned off if the low temperature didn't bother her effects would surely have caused her problems continuing your journey reaching a large two story mansion a thin layer of ice covering the building, the Frozen Prison
Ainz: let's go.
(Y/n): yeah...lets.
You gulped remembering your first experience with this building entering through the gates a cold wind emitting out colder than the environment outside the temperature within the building dropping severely that's when Albedo begins to start shivering removing your coat you hand it to her
(Y/n): here wear this Albedo it's not highly enchanted, but it should be enough to provide you some warmth.
Albedo: are you sure? what about you, (Y/n)?
(Y/n): my dragon heritage can provide me with enough warmth, it you on the other hand I am more worried with.
Albedo: to think you would lavish me with such a gift! my deepest thanks I shall treasure it all my life.
You had no intentions of gifting it her, but seeing her smile as she wrapped your coat over herself you couldn't muster any words
(Y/n): 'how I miss you' come along then it seems Ainz has already made his way within, don't want to keep him waiting.
You looked down the dark hallway taking a confident step forward
(Y/n): if I recall the surviving members of the sunlight scripture should be here.
Albedo: yes, Neuronist should be watching over them...ah, how warm it feels like your hugging me (Y/n)...kukuku.
(Y/n): really now, if you want one merely ask.
You chuckle to yourself gasping when you feel her wrap your arms around you looking behind seeing her snuggle into your back
(Y/n): A-Albedo, what are you doing? we can't hug now...at least not under these circumstances.
Albedo: ah, ah yes! "you chuckle at her embarrassment continuing your walk" (Y/n), should I summon Neuronist?
(Y/n): no, no need besides she's probably already leading Ainz right now.
Albedo: b-but...you are just as important as Lord Ainz.
You smiled down at her as she furrowed her brows in frustration bringing the palm of your hand atop her head making her tense looking up at you
(Y/n): it is fine, Ainz is my best friend as guild leader he deserves this respect more than me.
Albedo: but-
(Y/n): ah, I said it is fine I love you all regardless of merit or flaws because you were all made by my friends of the past, my greatest treasures.
While you were eager to bring a fight to Shalltear it would hurt you fighting her since the reason for her betrayal could have simply been a writing in her backstory by your best friend who introduced you to the game and then the guild, Peroroncino
Then it would not be her fault for her betrayal since she was created that way though that raised questions as to why would he write such a backstory he did enjoy joking, but would never try to ruin a relationship between friends
(Y/n): 'shit, now I regret never reading the NPC's backstories like Satorou wanted me to do in the beginning ah, I'm such an idiot maybe Peroroncino did write such a thing it wouldn't surprise me' "you finally realized Albedo who seemed to mumbling to herself staring into nothing" Albedo?
Albedo: I love you...I love you...I love you...
(Y/n): I mean all of you...right?
Albedo: but does that mean you love me too?
(Y/n): of course, you included.
You give her a wink overjoyed at the confirmation she jumps in an adorable manner, but due to her superhuman athleticism she hits the ceiling the noise forcing the spirits within the building to become transparent
Ainz: you lot can go back now "he turns the corner waving the spirits to disappear" there you two are I guess the prison is starting it's tricks.
(Y/n): it appears so we lost you as soon as we entered.
Ainz: luckily it's not far now Albedo we're almost to your big sister's room are you ready?
Albedo: understood then I shall retrieve the doll.
(Y/n): oh boy.
She walks to the wall a pale hand stretching out handing her a doll, a caricature of a human infant like one of those plastic ones but old handing it to Ainz
Ainz: how revolting.
He walks to the door as you look everywhere else noticing the fresco at the end of the hall once an innocent painting of a mother tending to their baby now decayed even the infant seemed...dead you feel goosebumps over your body as Ainz opened the door an echo of baby wailing entering the room after him seeing a woman in black rocking a cradle her face shrouded by her long black hair
Ainz: its about to begin, no?
(Y/n): you know, not as bad I remember it.
Albedo: you should still be careful, my lords.
The woman stopped rocking the cradle reaching into the cradle pulling a baby doll twitching
???: it's wrong it's wrong it's wrong it's wrong "shaking the doll as expecting it would wake up she tosses it to the wall shattering" my baby my baby my baby my baby!!
The wailing grows stronger as the source reveals itself lumps of flesh from the floor and ceiling
(Y/n): jeez, it's like the God Hand in here.
Ainz: yeah, to think Tabula put so many monsters in here...how much money did he spend on this?
It was futile to question it Tabula was always a person who prioritizes presentation over everything else you couldn't think any further as the woman produces a large pair of scissors from their messy hair directed at Ainz
???: y-you y-you t-took t-took my baby my baby my baby my baby!!
(Y/n): you know I'm starting to see the resemblance, she really is your sister Albedo.
Albedo: eh, r-really?
She took your conversation as a form of provocation charging straight at you scissors pointed at you shortening the distance in some short unnatural steps bringing your hand up grabbing the dull parts of the scissors desperately fighting against your strength
Ainz: your child is here.
Like a light switch her whole behavior changed putting the scissors away grabbing the doll
???: oh "cradling the doll she walks to the cradle gently putting the doll down" Lord Momonga, Lord Gier, and my little sister I trust you have been well.
Ainz: it's been a while Nigredo you seem...yes, I am glad you have not changed.
You remember as a new member you were forced to traverse the prison looking for the doll's owner when you did find Nigredo it was probably the most fear you have ever felt in any situation now you kid yourself as to why you were scared to return in the first place
Albedo: big sister, it's been a while.
The eldest of the three sisters created by Tabula Smaragdina while Albedo was the incarnation for his love over gap moe Nigredo was his love for anything horror obvious by her design besides the black gown her face was absent of skin only muscle her pure white teeth exposed with her eyes shining brightly without eyelids as she brushed some hair out of the way and unlike Ainz you could tell what she was feeling from the simple pull of muscle tissue
Nigredo: then Lord Momonga how may I-
Ainz: ah, my apologies you were not in the throne room so you did not know, but my name is no longer Momonga I am now Ainz Ooal Gown please address me as Ainz from now on.
She looks to you giving her a short smile knowing what she expected
(Y/n): I am still Gier, Nigredo.
Nigredo: I understand, Lord Ainz
Ainz: then Nigredo I came to seek your help could I make use of your abilities.
Nigredo: my abilities? is it alive or unliving?
He opens his mouth to speak, but nothing comes out thinking her question over
(Y/n): ...probably count as alive should be...to be frank with you the target is Shalltear Bloodfallen.
Nigredo: the floor guardian? forgive my rudeness if it is your order then I will carry it out at once, my lords.
Albedo: please, big sister.
She raises her thumb playfully before casting a variety of spells feeling your head hurt at every spell leaving her non-existent lips Nigredo was designed with the purpose of divination and information gathering so it was quite easy when she found her quickly
Nigredo: found her.
Ainz: put it on a [crystal monitor]
A handheld mirror appears showing Shalltear's location surrounded by trees
Ainz: amazing, you discerned the location of the target with pinpoint accuracy I'd expect nothing less of a specialized magic cas-
Getting a closer look on Shalltear she was dressed in crimson full-plate armor wering a swan shaped crest helmet with feathers sprouting from the side her shoulder armor styled into wings whatever she had fought had forced her to utilize her Valkyrie class holding a pipette lance in her hand
Albedo: the Spuit Lance! that's the divine item that Lord Peroroncino gave Shalltear!
Divine class items were one of the most difficult to acquire since they had to be created through high-rare drops and still looking for worthy materials to fuse it into a vessel like a sword Ainz liked to brag about how he could fill every equipment slot with such items you only had a few one that your currently wearing which is a ring that suppressed your [blood frenzy] in return you deal half of your normal damage the one Shalltear is currently wielding is called the Spuit Lance which allowed her to absorb damage and use it to replenish health
Ainz: let's head out now.
(Y/n): now? since Shalltear is geared out there could possibly mean hostilities if we enter her range unprepared I'm not even wearing the necessary armor for such a battle.
Ainz: we don't have time for that if negotiations break down we'll retreat immediately-
Narberal: 'forgive the disturbance, Lord Gier.'
(Y/n): 'is something the matter?
She had called you using the [message] spell walking to the side of the room
Narberal: 'someone in the adventurer's guild is looking for Lord Ainz.'
(Y/n): 'Ainz specifically or Momon?
Narberal: 'apologies, they request Momon concerning a certain...vampire.'
(Y/n): 'did they mention anything about the vampire any features that could resemble Shalltear?'
Narberal: 'regretfully, they did not the person they sent for Lord Ainz was little more than a runner they said that they would explain at the guild, and hoped that he would hurry over as soon as possible Lord Gier I hear that several adventurer teams have already made their way there...the Guild's messenger is nearby what should I tell him?'
Ainz: is someone contacting you, Gier?
(Y/n): someone from the adventurer's guild is requesting our service to deal with a vampire Narberal suspects it could be Shalltear a number of adventurer groups already on their way, what should we do?
Ainz: what do you think personally?
(Y/n): if you need to I can go access Shalltear's state while you tend to the guild's matters.
Ainz: hm, fine it is settled you and Albedo shall go to Shalltear while I deal with the guild.
(Y/n): 'did you get that, Narberal?'
Narberal: 'understood, then I shall inform the messenger that Lord Ainz is on his way.'
Ainz: what should I tell them when they question your lack of presence?
(Y/n): tell them I'm visiting a whore house or something.
Ainz: fine, here in case you need it to break whatever is holding control over her.
He reaches into his void space taking a ring out with three shooting stars embezzled in it tossing it into your hands looking it over quickly teleporting out of the room
(Y/n): wait a minute this shit has a like a low drop rate how muc- ah he's gone.
Nigredo: if I may inquire Lord Gier is something wrong? has something happened to Shalltear?
(Y/n): it seems she has had the audacity of rebelling against us.
Nigredo: unbelievable...how could that be...is it really true?
Albedo: I find it hard to believe myself, but that seems to be he case.
Nigredo: then she should be eliminated without delay, but...it seems that is not what Lord Ainz wishes to do...do you agree Lord Gier?
(Y/n): personally...I would have done as you suggested, but I must agree with Ainz killing her without discovering the root of her betrayal would be a huge mistake.
Nigredo: hm, I understand while you prepare to access Shalltear's state I will continue my surveillance from here.
(Y/n): I am grateful, Nigredo.
Albedo bows in recognition preparing to snap your finger you notice Albedo linger behind a bit choosing to wait instead
Albedo: what's the matter, big sister.
Nigredo: ...since I am not permitted to leave this Frozen Prison I am unsure of the situation outside, is Spinel still well.
Albedo: big sister, you still call her that...
(Y/n): Spinel...Rubedo?
Nigredo: Spinel!!
(Y/n): apologies, Nigredo.
Nigredo: no, I should apologize for my outburst Lord Gier it is just that I hate that girl even if we were characters made by Lord Tabula Smaragdina...no, Spinel was made in a completely different way from us she is not the kind of person to whom people could open their hearts.
Albedo: that's not the case big sister she's adorable.
Rubedo or Spinel as she is called by her eldest sister was a guardian of the 8th floor, a floor in which only the most powerful NPCs guarded she is also regarded as the most powerful thing within the Tomb even stronger than Touch Me you wanted to bet on it but you were stopped by Tabula and Ainz when they said reviving her alone should you succeed would practically drain the guild's treasury so you never had a chance to fight her
Nigredo: all I can think is that you've been deceived by her Spinel will definitely bring a great disaster to Nazarick someday I'll wager it.
Albedo: we will never see eye to eye on that point I believe that girl will not cause any trouble.
Nigredo: really now? well, Lord Gier as Supreme Commander of the Tomb what are your thoughts?
(Y/n): I never had the chance to ever fight her, but I have defeated Touch Me once so I can bet we are at least equal so your worries should be at ease should she ever follow a similar path as Shalltear.
Nigredo: I understand I'll take your words to heart, Lord Gier.
You snapped your fingers teleporting away Albedo stayed a bit longer she believed that everyone created by the Supreme Beings were loyal, but Shalltear had shattered that idea meaning anyone could be next it pained her a little picturing the day should her little sister betray forcing the man she loves to fight her and whose to say that betrayal was limited to servants what if you and Ainz decide to split over an argument a civil war within the Tomb teleporting to your room not finding you there though
Albedo: (Y/n), my beloved I am loyal to you your slave even if Lord Ainz and Nazarick brand you a traitor I will always stand by your side.