The Dark Warrior

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?"