Lord Momonga...
Sorcerer Kingdom Ains Ooal Gown...
I wonder what kind of kingdom Lord Ains plans to create.
Either way, my duty is to follow his orders without question.
My beloved lord...
Lord Ains!
Sorcerer Kingdom Ains Ooal Gown:
Ains Ooal Gown Nation of Leading Darkness
Time to wake up.
Yes. Then, I will submit my daily report and change shifts with today's maid.
You worked hard staying up all night. I hope you rest well.
I am undeserving of such words!
It is my duty to do everything within my capabilities to serve my master!
She still doesn't get it...
Oops.
I wish they'd stop the bedside shifts, though.
Perfect.
I wonder what would happen if I said I wanted to live with them as equals.
Good morning, Lord Ains!
I will be assisting you today.
I wonder if I'd be able to spend my days like I used to with my old comrades.
So, what would you like to wear today?
Fith, I will leave it to you.
Understood! Please leave it to me, Lord Ains!
There's one thing I'd like to ask...
Isn't this robe a little too flashy for me?
Not at all!
I firmly believe that an absolute ruler such as yourself looks wonderful in everything!
Although the black garments you wear are also wonderful,
it is nice to see you in other colors, as well...
Here you go, Nurunuru.
Time to eat.
Lord Ains,
Lady Albedo and the Elder Liches are here to see you.
I see. Let them in.
Good morning, Lord Ains.
What dashing clothes.
You seem to be glowing.
No! It must be because you wear them that these clothes can shine so brilliantly!
I see.
Thank you, Albedo.
I am undeserving of such words!
I was merely stating the truth! You are truly...
That's enough.
So, these are the documents you all organized last night?
Yes.
Hmm.
Yup, I don't understand any of it.
There's no way a regular salaryman can run an entire country.
But I still have to look the part,
so I guess I'll go through the documents, even just for show.
This is the last one?
Uh, this one...
It's a report about some materials,
but I don't understand much about it...
Did something catch your attention?
Hm?
No, nothing much.
Wh-What is the status on the laws of the Sorcerer Kingdom?
I have discussed the issue with Demiurge and we've come up with an initial draft, but...
I have confidence in many things,
but I am not very knowledgeable in social law.
A supreme one such as yourself?
I see. An absolute ruler would never be bound by any law, after all.
Um. Well, yeah.
So, I'll allow you to do things as you see fit.
I believe in you.
Yes! Understood!
Lord Ains?
Sorry.
Your happy expression looked so cute...
It's hard for me to explain my feelings right now.
Oh, my! I'm so embarrassed!
Ahem! Well, then...
Now, it's time to do the usual.
These are various proposals from everyone in Nazarick.
I am going through them personally to keep their anonymity.
That way I can sneak in my own ideas, too.
The first one states,
"I think it would be good to set up an educational system for the children."
"If we find and raise talented individuals, they will continue to strengthen Nazarick."
That is probably a suggestion from Yuri Alpha.
How utterly foolish.
Pigs should live as pigs, living and dying for their master.
I agree. Knowledge is worth more when it's monopolized.
However, I think it is a good idea to accept this proposal.
It's a bit different from Yuri's original proposal,
but I think we should establish an orphanage in E-Rantel.
The problem is allowing Nazarick's skills and technology to leak to outsiders.
If that's the case, we can raise candidates there
and only give our knowledge to talented individuals.
We can hire the widows of the last battle as workers.
You plan to aid those poverty-stricken women by giving them jobs.
It would be an excellent method to increase your fame among the masses.
Have Pestonya and Nigredo take care of this issue.
They are no longer under house arrest.
Allow me to remind you...
During our attack on the royal capital,
they were ordered to kill the humans you captured
in order to keep Nazarick and Jaldabaoth's relationship a secret.
Those two went against orders and sheltered the infants.
They should be beheaded for their unacceptable actions.
Albedo.
Lord Ains, please don't look at me like that.
Huh?
Your words are absolute.
I will release them from house arrest.
Good. I'll leave it to you, then.
Yes.
Now, the next proposal.
"I would like to suggest making uniforms and giving Nazarick a stronger sense of unity..."
An exceedingly tasteless proposal.
Who suggested such a thing?
I'm sorry! It was me!
I will look into it immediately and punish the foolish perpetrator.
Definitely don't do that!
When I asked for everyone for suggestions,
I promised there would be no repercussions!
Yes.
Lord Ains, Lady Aura and Lord Mare are here to see you.
Let them in.
Good morning, Lord Ains!
G-Good morning, Lord Ains.
Yes. Good morning.
Morning, Albedo!
The two of you didn't even make an appointment. To suddenly...
Aura?
Is this what you wanted?
Wh-What are you doing, Lord Ains?
Thank you very much!
You, too, Mare?
Um, Lord Ains. M-Me, too...
Albedo, you're an adult.
What brings the two of you here?
We missed you and wanted to see you!
I see. I'm glad to see the two of you, as well.
L-Lord Ains...
W-Waah...
Waaah!
Um. Well, I'm fine.
So, um, let Lady Albedo...
Sorry, Mare.
Come here, Albedo.
Yes!
Sorry. Could you sit down on your own?
So soft. And...
Hm? This scent...
Is there a problem?
No, you smell nice.
Would you like to sniff me some more?
For an hour or the rest of the day?!
No, an hour is too much.
Th-Then will you let me sniff you a bit?
Like I thought, this scent is really familiar...
Lord Ains.
You look a bit like a pervert.
S-Sorry.
Time to get off, you two.
Lord Ains, Aura got on first, so I should be allowed a little longer...
You're with Lord Ains way more than us.
That can't be helped. It's work.
I see. You see him because of work.
I came just because I wanted to be with Lord Ains!
I can understand Albedo, but why is Aura acting like this?
I see. She probably wants to monopolize me.
Because she sees me as her father?
Either way, she'll need proper emotional development.
I wonder if she could make some friends in the kingdom of dark elves...
L-Lord Ains?
Hm? Oh, sorry.
My mind was wandering.
Were you thinking about the previous issue?
Yes, that's right. That issue.
Wait, what issue?!
I have some ideas about that issue myself.
A-As expected of you, Albedo.
Wh-What issue?
Lord Ains, I think these two should be included, as well.
Then, Albedo, explain everything to them gently.
Yes, in an easily understandable manner.
Also, you should get off now.
Yes.
We've discovered that there is a severe lack of goods in E-Rantel.
Really?
Really?!
She's talking about that document...
E-Rantel was originally a city of trade.
But we've hardly had any merchants visit since Lord Ains took over the city.
The amount of goods in circulation have only continued to drop.
So, what are we going to do?
I-It'll be okay, Sis. Lord Ains will fix everything.
Right!
Albedo, haven't you already taken some steps?
Yes. Demiurge is taking action within the kingdom as we speak.
I see.
As expected.
But wasn't he currently laying some foundations in the Holy Kingdom?
There is something I would like to get your approval on, Lord Ains.
May I personally go to the Re-Estize Kingdom?
What?
Since you're responsible for all of Nazarick's domestic affairs,
that would be difficult...
I will return as soon as possible!
Pandora's Actor will take care of things here while I am absent.
L-Leave things to him?!
I'll speak with him directly about this, then.
Fine, Albedo.
I expect great gains from your trip.
And regarding Demiurge...
No, never mind.
Now, let's continue. Since the two of you are here,
I'll listen to your opinions, as well.
Opinions?
Yes.
I'm looking for ideas to improve the Sorcerer Kingdom.
Anything is fine.
Yes! I have a good idea!
Speak.
I think all the boys should dress as girls
and all the girls dress as boys!
I-I also agree!
Bukubuku Chagama!
I can't believe even Albedo agreed,
just because it was the preference of one of the supreme beings.
If I hadn't convinced them otherwise,
the Sorcerer Kingdom would have become a crazy place...
Wake up, Hamusuke.
Already?
Oh! Master!
Call me Lord Ains in public.
You're the riding beast of the great hero Momon.
Of course I am, Master!
Right.
Why is that Death Knight with you?
We're training friends, we are.
Come to think of it,
we experimented to see if you two could obtain Martial Arts...
Well, whatever.
So, is Momon... I mean, Pandora's Actor here?
Your body double?
He should be here, he should.
Oh, Supreme One! My dear creator, Lord Ains!
Forget the greetings. Sit.
Yes!
Huh? Right next to me?!
Shouldn't he sit across from me?
Is there something wrong?
S-So close...
I-It's nothing.
I wanted to ask you about a few things.
First, how are you faring as Momon's body double?
There are no major problems!
I see! Then, have there been any other issues?
Actually, Lord Ains...
I haven't touched any magic items for a while now!
I haven't done any maintenance on them
or even finished organizing the data crystals!
I beseech you, Lord Ains!
Give me some time to interact with magic items!
Did I really make you this way?
My emotions were definitely bestowed upon me by Lord Ains!
Sure, I remember this setting...
Please allow me back into the treasury!
I understand.
I'll have Shalltear give you a teleportation ring.
Yes!
Stop that!
I told you before to speak normally... Wait, maybe I didn't.
Pandora's Actor.
I'm very happy to see you sticking to your original settings,
but I believe that a child should eventually surpass their own father...
Lord Ains! You see me as your child?
Yes. Yes.
That's why there's no need to speak German or salute in front of me.
I-I see...
I want to see you do things differently than how I originally created you.
I want to see your growth!
Huh?
I understand, Father!
I will definitely abide by my father's wishes!
Yeah.
Huh?
W-Wait, Pandora's Actor.
Don't tell anyone else about this.
There will be unrest if I treat you differently than the others.
Yes!
Fith, you as well.
I will take my leave now.
Please wait.
There's is something I wanted to ask you, Father.
How do you plan to rule the Sorcerer Kingdom?
A lot of people come to visit Momon.
Father, they ask what kind of country you will lead.
Will its people become slaves?
Will they all be sent to fight wars?
The path of the Sorcerer Kingdom, huh?
The undead are quite productive, since they require neither sleep nor rest.
However...
Fith, what do you think about this country?
Well, I believe it is an easy country to live in under your rule.
However, I do not understand why no one comes to worship your reverent figure
when you show yourself in public.
Fith, do you think of humans as boring creatures?
They are wretched creatures that were not created by any of the supreme beings.
Like I thought, most of the NPCs view human beings as lesser creatures.
Narberal saw humans as worms when we first started adventuring, too.
Hm?
The adventurer's guild, huh?
Is no one here?
Y-Your Majesty, the Sorcerer King?!
There are very few quests available.
M-My apologies.
I am not blaming you.
I was just curious.
There used to be many more quests posted...
At least, that's what I heard from the adventurer Momon.
Y-Yes. Since the monster hunting and security quests are no longer available,
only these requests remain.
The undead security personnel seem to have maintained the peace.
Adventuring wasn't as great of a job as it sounded like, after all.
Is the guild master in?
Y-Yes! P-Please wait a moment!
Your Majesty, the Sorcerer King.
Thank you very much for coming all this way.
Now, Ainzach.
I'm surprised you know the name of such a lowly man as myself.
Yes.
How should I bring it up?
I feel like an unsolicited marketer.
Your Majesty?
I would like to absorb the adventurer's guild into the Sorcerer Kingdom.
I see.
Oh? I heard that the adventurer's guild maintains independence in every country.
You don't mind?
I will follow your wishes.
You plan to send the adventurers to other kingdoms
or the Empire and hand over an empty guild.
Ainzach...
Why do adventurer guilds never involve themselves with the kingdom?
That is because adventurers exist to protect the people.
That is why we never involve ourselves with the government and never lend our aid in war.
You protect the people, huh?
Are you only talking about humans, in your case?
What do you mean?
Are elves and half-elves included?
Well, yes. They are.
Aren't elves treated as slaves in the Empire?
Why don't you protect them?
What about other intelligent creatures, such as the lizard men, orcs, and goblins?
Your Majesty, that is an unreasonable statement!
As an undead, there isn't much of a difference to me.
Well, sit. My business starts here.
I had always believed that adventurers were people who explored the unknown.
I want adventurers to discover the unknown and make our world better.
Discover the unknown?
Until now, most of your jobs were monster hunting or security details,
but there is no need for that in the Sorcerer Kingdom.
My subordinates are much stronger than the average adventurer.
However, my subordinates have difficulty exploring unknown lands
and creating friendly relations.
It's quite embarrassing for me to admit.
Your Majesty.
That's why I want adventurers to take up this role.
Why not just post a request if that's the case?
I see.
However, if I post my request and problems arise between unknown races or countries,
will the guild resolve the issues on their own?
I'll have you promise me that there will be no negative impact on the Sorcerer Kingdom.
Well...
That is why I want to take the adventurer's guild under my wing.
I want my kingdom to give the adventurer's guild its complete support.
I'd like to ask one thing.
Do you wish to explore these lands to invade them?
That is a difficult question to answer.
If the other side is hostile, the kingdom may need to take action.
True.
If I truly wished to invade the surrounding areas,
I already have enough military power.
I simply dislike the fact that adventurers are considered mere exterminators.
It's lamentable that you call yourselves adventurers.
My wish is for your guild members to become true adventurers!
You make a very attractive offer.
So, please allow an old adventurer like myself to support this endeavor, Your Majesty!
Fith.
Yes.
The creations left behind by my comrades are the things I treasure the most.
Thank you very much!
But I should also bestow some mercy upon those I rule over.
After all, they are the people of my Sorcerer Kingdom.
I agree wholeheartedly!
Then, let us create a utopia.
A world as sweet as honey.
A world where the people wish to forever be under my rule.
What a wonderful thought!
Not only the humans.
I will have all the humanoid and non-humanoid races bow before me.
Let the world know.
Eternal prosperity can only be found under the rule of the Sorcerer Kingdom!
That's right. If I can recreate the guild of Ains Ooal Gown here in this world...
I'll be able to show this capital city proudly to my old comrades,
who may be out there somewhere.