"What?"
Ainz blurted out in a surprise tone.
"An angel?"
"Yes, your majesty."
Ainz could hardly believe what he was just hearing from the dwarf Gondo Firebeard.
Ainz summoned Gondo in order for them to talk about the situation of the city of dwarves in the mountains after he saved them.
Ainz felt it was bad if he only cared for the dwarves that transferred to his kingdom, so from time to time he asks gondo about the dwarves that remained in the mountains.
Of course Ainz could just send in some undead there to guard them, and he did, but still he wanted to show that he still cared for them there.
He does actually care for them. Gondo thought of this himself.
So he was really happy whenever he got called to talk about his fellow dwarves.
Their talks mostly consist of how the lifestyle improved for them, how the undead minions of the sorcerer king made hard work quite easy, and how they're no longer afraid of being attacked by other monsters.
However during this time, Gondo brought up a certain topic that wasn't brough up before and it caught Ainz's attention.
Gondo reported that from time to time, dwarves who remained in the mountains would see an individual at the top of the mountains.
This individual had white long hair, wearing a white elegant armor decorated with violet ribbons, and with huge white wings.
In other words, an angel.
Ainz thought that it could've been just a summoned minion, but Ainz remembered that there was no one in the mountains there who could use magic besides the frost dragons- who were now ruled over by Ainz- and the frost gains- who are also ruled over by Ainz.
But even so, none of them could use summoning spells, let alone summon an angel-type minion.
What's more peculiar is that gondo stated that this angel was already sighted a long time ago, long before the sorcerer king arrived there. But since it was more like a myth or legend, they didn't bother bringing it up during the talk with the sorcerer king. However, it seems that the sighting of the said angel became more frequent after the sorcerer king's trip there.
There is nothing to be afraid of, according to Gondo. Since the angel seemed to do nothing besides fly around the mountains and no harm was given to the dwarves there.
But Ainz was still interested in the said matter.
Could it be someone from yggdrasil? Players could also choose to pick their race to be an angel or something close to that. So this could be a player from yggdrasil who got transported to this world like me. If so, should I make contact with them? Or avoid them? Ainz thought.
Even if it wasn't a player from Yggrasil, Ainz was still curious about this mysterious angel.
Even if he was a bit worried he decided to go on another trip to the mountains.
He could've use [Greater Teleportation] to immediately go there, but he figured it would be a waste not to enjoy a trip like he did before.
Unlike his first trip there, Ainz bought none of his undead minions with him.(Even though Albedo insisted)
Instead, he brought CZ Delta and Entoma.
It was already night time when they decided to put up a camp to sleep in.
Ainz used a spell to summon a small cabin.
Although it wasn't exactly "Small". In nazarick standards it might've been small, but it could easily fit an entire population of a village inside with rooms to spare.
Ainz needed no sleep, but Entoma and CZ did.
Can you even call Shizu sleeping? Doesn't she like shutdown, or something?
Ainz pondered on this question while sitting in the living room inside the cabin.
"...Ainz-sama."
CZ took Ainz away from his thoughts.
"Hm? What is it Shizu?"
"...This. Thank you."
CZ held out a big round white flush that seemed to resemble angora rabbits.
It was one of the consolation prizes that Ainz got from the time when he was desperately trying to get the special item [Wish upon a star].
It was a plushie that was designed to look like spear-needles.
Spear-needles are one of the animals that is on yggrasil.
They resemble angora rabbits and are quite big. Their fur are soft but can stiffen and sharpen when they sense danger.
Ainz recalled the time where Yuri and Aura told him that CZ likes the cute animals on the sixth floor and the spear-needles were one of them. They gave this answer when Ainz asked them why CZ likes going to the sixth floor when she has time.
Aura whispered that the spear-needles became quite scared of CZ and whenever they see her or even feel her presence they would try to run and hide.
This made Ainz feel a bit sad for CZ. That's when he remembered he had this plushie and he decided to gift it to CZ.
"Umu, It's nothing much Shizu, I'm glad you like it."
CZ then bowed to Ainz.
"...To even have Ainz-sama give me one of his treasures. I'm forever grateful."
Ainz was starting to feel awkward. Even though CZ's face hardly shows emotion, he could see the overflowing admiration from CZ's eyes.
It was just a random consolation prize. It wasn't that valuable. In fact, Ainz was happy to give it away since seeing it reminds him of the time when one of his guildmates managed to get [Wish upon a star] on her first try, while Ainz had to gamble his entire summer bonus to get it.
Remembering that Ainz felt a bit sad.
Ainz waved his hand to put a stop on CZ before he even feel more awkward.
"Enough. I told you, it's nothing much. Just glad that you liked it."
"...Yes."
CZ brought back the plushie close to her and hugged it tightly while burying her face in it.
Seeing this, Ainz couldn't help but smile. Of course, his skeletal features wouldn't physically allow him to smile, but the atmosphere got warmer.
"I'm back Ainz-sama~"
Just then Entoma entered and knelt before Ainz.
"I've scanned the area around us and found that there is nothing that would be a threat to us and I've also placed talismans around that would alert if such beings appeared and are getting near us."
Ainz nodded "Umu" as a reply and told Entoma to sit besides CZ.
Ainz was seated on a couch across the couch where CZ and Entoma are seated. Between was a elegant glass coffee table.
On top of the table was a huge glass with a straw that was filled with banana smoothie. CZ loves to drink this.
Besides that glass was a plate where an arm was placed on top it. The arm had decent muscles and looked like it belong to a man. Entoma loves this.
It slightly bothered Ainz a bit to see a human arm being eaten but not to the point where he would do something about it.
"How does that taste, Entoma?"
"It's really good Ainz-sama! It's all thick and juicy!"
Entoma answered.
At first they didn't touch their food because they thought that it was rude to eat in front of their lord Ainz. But after Ainz comforted them and said that it was fine, they helped themselves to their meal.
Immediately after Entoma bit into the arm, CZ snatched her smoothie away from the table with frightening speed and glared at Entoma.
Even though it could hardly be considered to be a glare, since CZ expression didn't change that much.
"...You might splatter blood all over my smoothie again. Just like that one time from our meeting."
CZ stated.
"Sorry~"
Entoma replied with a joyful tone.
Ainz watching them smiled again.
It's nice to see sisters getting along.
It was around evening when they arrived to the target location.
They were welcomed by the dwarves inside the mountains. The huge difference between when Ainz first arrived here and now was so great that Ainz couldn't help but chuckle.
Ainz immediately asked the dwarves about the sighted angel.
They pointed where the angel would be usually spotted, but there was no one there now.
The dwarves apologized for wasting the sorcerer king's time but Ainz said to pay it no mind.
Perhaps the angel heard the news of our arrival and took off? Or perhaps he felt our presence? Ainz thought
He activated [Fly] in order to fly high toward the mountains to look more.
What if it is a player from Yggdrasil? Would I be able to talk to him or her? What if we get attacked?
Ainz was worried if it was a player. Even if he prepared an escape tactic, he couldn't help but shake the thought that he should've brought atleast a guardian along.
"Ainz-sama!"
Ainz looked down where the voice originated from and saw entoma waving her hands frantically and CZ was also looking a bit angry.
Are they angry? Did I do something wrong?
"Ainz-sama! That's dangerous! Please let us be the one to search!"
Entoma declared.
Ah.
Ainz realized what he had done.
Surely there was no immediate danger and he could say that, but he knew that they were very worried about his safety so he said nothing.
Ainz gave Entoma and CZ a necklace with a pendant in the shape of a wing.
This item gave them the ability to fly.
They searched the mountain top together. CZ used her scope to search and Entoma gave her insects the command to search.
It took them a while and just as Ainz was about to give the order to head back-
"...Ainz-sama. There."
Shizu reported.
Ainz looked at the direction where CZ was pointing at a cave that was hidden and barely visible on the mountain top.
Ainz thought that it might be just a random cave but when he approached the cave close he saw that the cave's entrance was unnatural, like it had been carve out.
And just outside a cave was the remains and what looked like a campfire.
Entoma then was given the order to use her insects to search the cave first. This was to ensure it was not dangerous. It could've have a dangerous creature living inside it, or the could could be in a dangerous state that could collapse if entered, that is why Ainz thought that it would be safer to have entoma's insect head in first. Ainz could've summon an undead and have it head in, but in order to be as discreet as possible, he thought that Entoma's insect was the better choice.
It had been a few minutes of complete silence when suddenly Entoma's antennae twitched. She drew out talismans from her sleeves and as if they practiced, CZ drew out her rifle and pointed it at the cave.
"What is wrong Entoma?"
Seeing the change in Entoma and CZ, Ainz also readied himself for something.
"I can't tell exactly, but it seems my insect has been subdued."
"Subdued?"
"Yes, Ainz-sama. I could still feel it moving its legs and trying to flap its wings but something is stopping it. Something is grabbing it."
As Ainz-heard this he walked forward and positioned Entoma and CZ behind him.
"Ainz-sama!" Both of them exclaimed.
"...Ainz-sama. Please let us take the front."
"Yes, Ainz-sama!"
There was one thing Ainz sure of at their current situation.
Entoma and CZ should not be at the front.
Entoma was a Entomomancer and Talismancer. She could control insects to attack and protect her, she could also command them to be her weapons. She could also use talsimans with a wide variety of effects. CZ was a gunner. Her specialty was her long but deadly accurate attacks from afar. She could fire rapidly and she could also fire single powerful shots. But their classes and build are for the rear. They were meant to be at the back and provide support from the rear. They should not be the ones to be on front.
Knowing this, Ainz took the front.
"[Create Greater Item]"
Ainz used a spell and in an instant he became the adamantite-ranked adventurer Momon. He brandished his twin greatswords. He looked back at Entoma and CZ and saw them looking at him with awe and amazement. He felt proud and embarrassed at the same time.
"I leave my back to you."
He said in a concrete and clear voice.
The two maids nodded and turned their expressions more seriously.
Before long they could hear footsteps coming from inside the cave.
"Are you perhaps the one who controls this insect?"
A voice came out and asked.
"Indeed. My subordinate is the one who controls that."
After a brief silence the insect flew out of the cave, unharmed, and went directly back to Entoma.
Entoma observed the insect carefully and saw that it was uninjured. Ainz looked at it as well.
Huh. So insects can do look a bit cute.
Ainz thought as he contiuned to look at the insect on Entoma's shoulder.
No. What am I doing? I shouldn't think about something like that at this situation.
After clearing his mind of his earlier thoughts, he looked back at the cave. The footsteps were now louder and much more clearer. CZ readied up her rifle and Entoma prepared numerous talismans.
After a few more moments a figure finally emerged from inside the cave.
Ainz felt his battle stance become a bit lax.
In front of her was an extraordinarily beautiful woman.
She had long beautiful white hair with a gold and voilet headband on top. She was wearing an elegant white armor with a huge violet ribbon weaved around some parts. Behind her back were white wings folded. Her most noticable features was her eyes. They were sharp and had the color of emeralds.
She could rival Albedo in terms of beauty. Ainz thought.
"How do you do? I'm Ainz Ooal Gown."
It was only after Ainz had said this that he realized he made a mistake.
He introduced himself as Ainz Ooal Gown while in the persona of Momon the adamantite-ranked adventurer. He was scolding himself inside his head for making the mistake. Thinking that if someone else was here he would've been forced to kill them to keep them silent, or manipualte their memories.
"Ainz Ooal Gown?"
He looked at the angel when he heard her repeat his name.
She tilted her head looking curious.
"That's interesting. I could recall that Ainz Ooal Gown was a guild not a name of a person or was I perhaps mistaken."
Ainz jaws dropped. He heard something of great importance come out of the angels mouth. CZ and Entoma began to tense up more as well. This was because here in this world, the name Ainz Ooal Gown refer not to a guild, but to the name of the sorcerer king of the sorcerous kingdom. The only ones who knew that the name Ainz Ooal Gown refers to a guild originally would be the NPCs of nazarick or old players of yggdrasil. Ainz began to tremble slightly, unable to supress the thoughts coming inside his head. But he tried his best to remain still in order not to show to his two subordinates behind him an unsightly sight.
The angel looked to the sky as if trying to reminisce of her past. After a while she looked back to Ainz and her gaze travelled down to his two greatswords then to the two maids behind him with their weapons out. Her eyes became sharper.
"No matter. It seems you are here with hostile intentions. And I would be welcome to greet you with an appropriate response."
With this she held out her hand in front of her face and open her palm.
"[Projection Magic]"
A small circle of light then emerged from her hand and morphed into the form of a lance. The lance was green and translucent, it looked like it was made of green-colored glass. Even though it looked fragile, it seemed incredibly sharp. Green ash-like particles gently drifted down from the lance.
Ainz felt even more astounded.
This spell. It's from Yggdrasil! Ainz thought.
The angel then spread her wings out. The wingspan made Ainz gulp. The disproportion of her wings compared to her body was so great that it would make one think that she had the wingspan of a mile.
"I, Luntian Spearmint, head of the Sacred Guards of the Sol Arcadia guild, welcomes you."
Ainz became astonished as the name Sol Arcadia seemed familliar. He swiftly tried to recall it and finally remembered.
I remember now! It's one of the top 10 guilds in Yggdrasil! Ainz yelled inside his head.
"Not gonna come? Then I will!"
"Wait a minute- Wai-"
Before Ainz could complete his sentence the angel charged at him and the sound of metal clashing with each other could be heard.
To Be Continued
Afterword
Hello! This is the author. While I've written many stories before this would be my first time to write a fanfiction. I hope you guys like it! I'm a huge fan of overlord. I've watched the anime and also bought the light novels. Since I love overlord so much, I figured that I would like to make a story of it. But I have no confidence that this will be well-received, even though I love the series, there are still parts of it that leaves me in the dark. I hope I don't anger other fans with my story. Anyways, hope you will like it and see you in the next chapter(if ever). Bye!