Very well, Lord Ainz, I will take my leave now.
Outstanding work.
Keep the first floor of Nazarick safe until we return.
As you wish.
Gate.
I apologize for the place being so run-down, Lord Ainz.
I was in a rush to get it ready when I heard that you would be coming.
There is no need to be concerned.
You built this place for me,
so it is on par with even Nazarick.
Right!
Still, Aura, tell me one thing...
what is that?
Plain though it may be, we prepared a throne for you.
What kind of bones are those?
Various different animals.
We assembled the best parts of griffins, wyverns, and the like.
That's not what...
I see.
I don't care how you look at it, those are definitely human bones!
I'm supposed to sit on that?
Shalltear...
I promised you I would give you your punishment, right?
This is the perfect time.
I will give it to you now.
Yes, your humiliation.
Indeed! Brilliant!
Sorry, Demiurge. This is the way it is.
Seating yourself on a guardian?
Truly, such is a seat worthy of the Supreme One,
which is to say, one which no other could claim!
Leave it to you, Lord Ainz. I never even thought of this!
O-of course.
Lord Ainz, may I be excused from the room for a moment?
I will return at once.
Hmm, well, all right. Go on.
Thank you very much.
I am back, Lord Ainz.
Uh, mm-hmm.
Ah yes, Aura, when I left the room, I bumped into the wall by mistake.
It appears to have been damaged. Could you fix it later for me?
I'm sorry about that.
Okay.
Shalltear, is this too hard on you?
If so—
It is not hard on me at all!
On the contrary, I take it as a reward!
No, this is the punishment I gave to Shalltear.
Besides, Shalltear's slip-up came about due to my failure.
Which means that suffering through my desire to get out of this
is my punishment to myself.
Still, Peroroncino, just how kinky did you configure her to be?!
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All right, down to business.
Do you think we did a decent job of alarming them?
I think it was perfect, Lord Ainz.
Absolutely. Did you see those Lizard Men's faces?
I see. Then I suppose the first stage
Concytus' planned demonstration was successful.
Now...
...how about a look at what the Lizard Men are up to?
They're wasting their efforts.
Those would be the chiefs.
Hmm? The white one and the one with the magic weapon aren't there.
Zaryusu was his name, wasn't it?
Ah, yes. That was his name.
Maybe he's inside one of the houses.
He could be.
Normally, the Mirror of Remote Viewing can't offer a view indoors.
However, using magic, I can create a sensory organ,
then by linking the two, I can...
No!
What unpleasant creatures!
Ugh...
U-Um, I, er...
Cocytus is just about to attack them!
They should be given a punishment!
Right! Absolutely right!
U-Um, I, er...
They really are rude, aren't they?!
Um... I, uh...
I'm so jealous...
Well, they are about to die.
I've seen in movies that in these situations,
the instinct to preserve the species kicks in, or something.
Mm-hmm.
That is exactly correct!
Yes, this much can be forgiven.
Absolutely, absolutely!
You are right, Lord Ainz!
U-Uh, that is, um...
I wish Lord Ainz and I could—
All of you, be quiet!
Somehow, the wind has gone out of my sails now...
Oh, crap! That was too soon for Aura and Mare!
What am I going to tell them when they ask where babies come from?!
Turn to Albedo? Ugh, out of the question.
Demiurge? He can probably explain it clinically.
He's in the running.
Shalltear? Hmm, that doesn't actually sound as bad as I would have expected.
Whatever the case, it's a problem for a later date.
Aura, since there has been no activity at this stage,
the chances of coming into contact with the one who used the world item on Shalltear seem extremely low,
but remain vigilant to your surroundings.
Right!
If there is a former Yggdrasil player on the Lizard Men's side,
and they won't ally with us,
we must destroy them with our full force, to keep any information from getting out.
Are you telling me that is Cocytus?
All right, Lord Ainz is watching on, as well.
Show us your brilliance.
But before we start...
Ice Pillars!
As warriors who have the resolve to come here,
pardon the affront, but I must make an announcement.
On this side of that gate is your destruction.
Know that if you advance beyond there, death awaits you.
Hey, man, this guy's surprisingly nice, isn't he?
You all stay there—no, return to the village.
Wha—?! No, let us fight with you!
It is not cowardly to withdraw! Nor is living!
Then—
But there are some of us Lizard Men who cannot retreat!
You would not accept the rule of those of us
who stand as chiefs if we did not fight, would you?!
But Chief, we're here to fight!
You youngsters go home. This is a job for us older warriors.
Hmm.
Sorry to keep you, Cocytus!
Charge!
I hate to do this to warriors, but I must first reduce your numbers.
Frost Aura!
Hmm, seems about right.
Those of us who are guardian class have all acquired items and so forth
that grant us resistance to ranged weapons.
God Slaying Emperor Blade!
Martial Art, Iron Natural Weapon!
Iron Skin!
Hmm, yes indeed. Not a bad sword.
Tch!
You're in the way.
Over Magic! Mass Slight Cure Wounds!
You still have the will to fight?
Then I will return this to you.
That is getting annoying.
Piercing Icicles!
Now then, there are two of you left? Lord Ainz said as much,
and sure enough, you two lasted until the end.
My brother, how hurt are you?
Badly. The pain is still throbbing.
Even so, I can swing my sword a few more times.
You can? Then that will be enough.
The truth is, I am just about out of magic power.
If I don't watch out, I could collapse right here.
Is that right? Brother, you push yourself too hard.
But, all the same,
I will continue to swing my sword, right up until the last moment!
A fine battle cry.
Outstanding, my brother! You're right!
Let's fight until the very end!
Now, let's not keep you waiting, Sir Cocytus!
It is no matter to me.
I am not so boorish as to come between brothers saying farewell.
Prepare yourselves—no, I beg your pardon.
You had already prepared yourselves before we even began.
Allow me to formally ask your names.
Shasuryu Shasha.
Zaryusu Shasha.
I shall remember them as the names of warriors.
Also, allow me to apologize in advance.
Normally, I would face you with weapons in each hand,
but you are not mighty enough for me to draw both.
That's a shame.
It sure is.
Here goes!
Earth Bind!
My defense cannot be penetrated by one
whose magic level is inferior to mine!
Icy Burst!
If you wish to take me by surprise,
you should do it quietly!
Blood?
All of that, for this?
Magnificent.
I'm sorry,
but I have a skill that temporarily negates attacks by weapons with weak magic power.
As long as it is activated, your attacks are meaningless.
However...!
Cocytus, you fought admirably.
Thank you very much.
That being said, what you gave them this time was the stick.
From here on, what you must give them is the carrot.
It must not be a reign of terror.
I understand.
Very good. Listen to me, guardians.
The rule over the Lizard Men villages is assigned to Cocytus.
If ever Cocytus requests your support, assist him.
Lord Ainz, what is to be the disposition of those Lizard Men?
Those Lizard Men...?
Yes.
The one called Zaryusu, and the one called Shasuryu.
Ah, yes. Let's recover their bodies,
and use them as subjects in the creation of undead that do not rely on my skill.
I believe we can do better.
Hmm? What do you mean?
While they were weaklings, I also saw in them the brilliance of warriors
who did not balk at someone stronger than themselves.
I believe they have the potential to become stronger than we assume.
Lord Ainz, you have not conducted any experiments in raising the dead.
What if you were to use them for that?
The brilliance of warriors, he calls it?
I see. They're too precious to pass up, then?
Is there anyone who can represent the Lizard Men villages?
There was one white Lizard Man with druidic powers,
who did not participate in the fighting.
That one? You don't say.
All right, how long will it take to bring her here?
Forgive me, but assuming you would ask that,
I have called her to the next room already.
Ho?
Not at all. Well done, Cocytus. Your judgment was on the mark.
All right, then, bring her in.
Yes, my lord.
Tell me your name.
Yes, Lord Ainz Ooal Gown, great and supreme king of death.
I am Crusch Lulu, here on behalf of the Lizard Men.
Mm-hmm, thanks for coming.
Yes, Lord Gown. Please accept the absolute allegiance of the Lizard Men.
Mm-hmm.
I have a special request for you.
If there is anything that I, your loyal servant, can do, Lord Gown,
then please ask.
Not as my servant.
In return, I will return Zaryusu to life.
Is that possible...?
I am capable of manipulating even life and death.
To me, death is nothing more than a state of being.
Then, what do you desire of me, your loyal slave?
Is it my body?
No, not exactly...
Ahem. Certainly not. It's simple.
I want you to keep a close watch to make sure
that there are no Lizard Men who would betray me.
There are no such Lizard Men.
I am not so foolish as to actually believe that.
Right now, you have a miracle hanging over you.
However, that miracle will not necessarily last forever.
If you do not seize upon this moment, it will all come to an end.
Crusch, what is the most important thing to you? I want you to think about that.
I want you to covertly keep watch on your fellow Lizard Men from the inside.
I will cast a special magic spell on Zaryusu when I revive him.
If I determine that you have betrayed me, the spell will immediately render him dead.
That will bring you grief.
However, it is a small price to pay to have Zaryusu back, isn't it?
Except that there is no such spell.
Very well, Crusch Lulu, make your choice now.
Even if she declines, do nothing.
Well, what is your answer,
Crusch Lulu?
Zaryusu...
Zaryusu!
C-Crusch?!
Crusch, you were killed, too?
Huh?
Hmm, you have returned, but must be confused.
And it appears that some level loss has occurred, as well.
I guess I can reason that not much has changed from Yggdrasil.
What in the...?
Zaryusu Shasha,
first, allow me to congratulate you on your resurrection.
R-Rethurrection...?
Y-You can bring the dead back to life?
Great One, I pledge my allegianth.
Very good.
In the name of Ainz Ooal Gown, I give you my promise.
Prothperity for the Lithard Men.
Is that all? I can certainly promise prosperity to all under my rule.
I offer my thankth.
Hmm, your speech is still faltering. A little rest should remedy that.
Rest now. Then, speak with Cocytus about what is to follow.
Jutht a moment.
What about Thenberu and my brother?
Their bodies should still be around.
Can I athk you to pleathe bring them back to life?
Hmm...
I don't see what that will gain me.
Then, why me?
Thenberu and my brother are thtrong. I'm thertain...
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I'll consider it.
Keep their bodies safeguarded; I'll take it under review.
Aura, let's go.
Right!
That hydra sure is cute, huh?
We thurvived... or came back to life, at leatht...
It's all right. You can worry about everything later, okay?
Right now, you have to rest, and recover your strength.
Yeah...
Then that'th what I'll do...
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Next Episode
Sebas and Solution are stationed in the capital of Re-Estize in order to gather intelligence.
On orders to remain vigilant of their surroundings,
they continue to act as bait to expose those who assailed Shalltear.
Thus far, their efforts have been in vain.
The city appears peaceful on the surface, but...
...Sebas rescues a young woman ensnared in a den of darkness.
Chapter 6, Those who pick up, those who are picked up.
Miracles do not occur for those who merely pray for them.