Prologue
The overlord's office in the Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick was very
luxurious.
Every piece of furniture in the room was elegant in design, tasteful and exotic.
The crimson red soft carpet on the floor doesn't make a sound when you walk
on it. Flags of various designs were draped over the wal s deep within the room.
An impressive black wooden desk was placed inside the room; the owner was
sitting on the all-black leather chair.
Wearing a long black robe that seemed to absorb light, if there was one
sentence to describe that person, it would be 'Overlord of Death'.
The exposed head was a skull without any skin or meat. Bits of dark light
flickered in the red light that shined within the dark eye sockets.
He was the man whose name was Momonga, but now known as Ainz Ooal
Gown, taking the name of his guild.
Ainz folded his arms which consists of only bones. The 9 rings worn on his
fingers sparkles under the reflection of the
"Well wel ... What should I do now?"
Known as 'Dive Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game', this internet
game allows players to enter a virtual world and experience the world of
YGGDRASIL. On its last day of operation, it transported Ainz in the form of his
game avatar -- the form of a skeleton -- into an unknown alternate world for
unknown reasons. It has already been 8 days since that happened.
During this time, he observed his residence, the Great Underground Tomb of
Nazarick and his servants. He found out this world was similar to the game,
prompting Ainz to take the next course of action.
"Your will is our command, Ainz-sama."
A beautiful lady who was standing by silently replied after hearing Ainz question.
She was a flawless beauty in a pure white gown, her gentle smile just like a
goddess. Her shiny black hair was a direct contrast to her gown. Her black
angelic wings coming out from her waist covered her legs.
"Is that right, Albedo? I am pleased by your loyalty."
She was the Overseer of Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick, 'Albedo'. She
was in charge of the 7 NPCs who were the Floor Guardians of Nazarick.
When Ainz and his guild mates constructed Great Underground Tomb of
Nazarick in the past, Albedo's setting was a servant NPC working here. But she
has since gained sentience and swore fealty to Ainz.
This is a delightful situation, but also a heavy burden for Ainz who was just a
salaryman.
Maintaining his conduct as the master when facing his underlings and the
responsibility of running the organization efficiently as an overlord was
pressurizing.
The biggest problem was his severe lack of information in this unknown
alternate world.
"... So, the next report?"
"Here, Ainz-sama."
He browsed through the words written in pen immediately after receiving the
documents.
This was a report submitted by the guardian of the 6th floor, Aura Bella Fiora.
It clearly states that they haven't met any YGGDRASIL players like Ainz or found
any sign of them. As for the investigation of the large forest near Great
Underground Tomb of Nazarick, they have successfully mapped the area to the
mountain range on the opposite side of the forest and located a lake.
Ainz nodded—— He felt at ease as they had not located other players, the most
dangerous people to him here.
"I see. Pass down my order, Aura and her team are to continue their task."
"By your command——"
A gentle knock came from the door. Albedo look at Ainz for his reaction, bows
and walked to the door. After confirming the identity of the visitor, Albedo
announced:
"Shalltear is requesting for an audience."
"Shalltear? Its fine let her in."
With permission from Ainz, a young girl of about 14 wearing a fluffy black gown
entered elegantly.
Her skin was white as wax and her facial features was pleasant, a true beauty of
the world. Her long silver hair sways with each step she took, her large bosom
which doesn't match her apparent age bounced along as well.
She was the guardian for the 1st to 3rd floor, 'true vampire' Shalltear
Bloodfallen.
"Good day Ainz-sama."
"You too, Shalltear. What business do you have with me today?"
"I came by to admire Ainz-sama's handsome face."
Ainz skull was expressionless, but the red light shining in his eye sockets
flickered for a moment.
He thought about ordering her to stop with the useless compliments, but
decided not to. Albedo was glaring at Shalltear, while Shalltear's crimson eyes
turned murky from excitement. Albedo's smile changes.
Her face was stil smiling, she was as beautiful as ever, but her face can no
longer be described as smiling.
It was a face of a devil.
But Ainz breathed a sigh of relief because Albedo was glaring at Shalltear, not at
him.
"You must be satisfied now, you may leave Shalltear. Ainz-sama and I are
discussing the future of Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick right now, please
don't disturb our important discussion."
"... Greetings before going into the main topic is basic courtesy right... Old ladies past their prime are such a pain. Maybe they are anxious because their expiry
date is over?"
