Chapter 33: Narberal’s Request

Narberal sat on the chair as she watched Atlas drink the contents of the vial, watching attentively for the skeleton's reaction.

"Do you feel anything weird?" She asked while blushing.

Atlas felt a surge of energy as his body became hot and anxious.

"What was in that vial?" He asked.

"That is a secret. Now do you feel anything in your lower body?" Narberal winked.

"Yes...it feels rather tense-"

PUSH

Narberal pushed Atlas onto her bed, placing her hands on each of his shoulders as she stood in front of him.

"Do you feel weak? Perhaps you feel a bit anxious, even hot?"

Atlas only nodded as his expression started to turn a bit worried as he started to sweat more and more.

Narberal looked to Atlas' lower body, noticing that he still had some undergarments on,

"Did I not tell you to take off all of your clothes?" Narberal spoke as she pinched his torso.

"Lady...Narberal...What have you done to me?" Atlas spoke as he started to breath heavily.

"Oh, I just wanted to 'talk' to you." Narberal chuckled.

"Are you going to torture me?"

"Of course not, this is purely beneficial for all parties involved."

"Then why am I like this...?"

Narberal grabbed a smaller green vial from the side of her bed, consuming the contents quickly.

"You see, harmless. It just helps to make it more beneficial."

"What is this 'beneficial'?"

Atlas is no clueless entity, he knew what sexual intercourse is. But he does not understand many innuendos presented to him. All of these things were never part of his work in Nazarick, so he never really put much research into them. He could read the room to an excellent extent, but that was only for things relating to deceit and treachery. Things that involve love are still new to the skeleton.

"Atlas-san..."

Narberal moved her hands to her back, untying the knot that was holding her upper body coverings.

"Surely, you won't just watch, won't you help me with the rest?"

Atlas finally realised the situation that he was in.

"Lady Narberal, engaging in such an activity-"

In one swift motion, Narberal swooped in and stole Atlas' first kiss.

"I love you." Narberal spoke.

"You are loyal to Nazarick, and your devotion is amazing. You saved my life."

"All of these things are for Lord Ainz." Atlas explained.

"Again with that. You revere him as much as everyone else, if not more. Why can't you serve me just like that for this one night?" Narberal smiled.

"This is blasphemy...I...cannot sully your body with my lowly hands..."

"Ainz-sama has given his blessing, so why won't you just accept?"

Narberal crawled on top of Atlas, resting her face inches above his. She looked him in the eyes and continued to feast.

"Please...I cannot do this..."

"You cannot, or will not?"

Atlas was about to give in to his flesh's desires, feeling his mind already in turmoil as his instincts told him to accept. Atlas knew that he was only a lowly servant compared to her, but in truth; he wanted her too. She was probably the first person to make him entertained in this world, providing him a challenge in life. As such, he grew to be rather fond of her presence, but in a subservient way. This sort of activity was out of the question for him.

"Is there a way for me to avoid this activity?" Atlas asked.

"No."

"Atlas pushes his hand up, trying to keep Narberal away from him, but he was too dizzy from the vial. With Narberal's reduced dose, she managed to overcome the drugged skeleton.

"If we continue, I may not be able to live with myself." Atlas spoke.

"What will it take for you to accept this?" Narberal asked.

"I don't know-"

Narberal leaned on top of Atlas, pressing herself on him.

"I have given permission, Ainz-sama has given permission, so what else?"

"Then I will do this with you, Lady Narberal."

"Good, now wear this ring on your left ring finger." Narberal instructed as she gave Atlas a black ring.

"If I am not mistaken, this is-"

Narberal moved in for another kiss, leaving Atlas in blur of emotions. With this last move, Atlas finally gave up on his defence. Entrusting her with his body.

Atlas accepted his fate, making the most of this gentle night, embracing his Lady to the best of his ability. The night was long and event filled, leaving the two asleep for the next morning.

As Atlas woke up, he saw the gentle shine of the lights as he turned towards the sleeping Narberal. This feeling was unknown to him, he was built to fight, not to love. But perhaps this is what it means to grow, finally maturing as an individual. He tapped Narberal's bare shoulder, waking her up slowly.

YAWN

"Atlas, it seems that I made the right choice for sure." Narberal chuckled.

"I will continue to treat you with respect, Lady Narberal."

"No, you will now call me just 'Narberal'. That is why you have the ring."

"I understand...Narberal."

Atlas proceeded to put his clothes back on, leaving the room with Narberal by his side.

"That vial... what did you put in it?" Atlas asked.

"Just some 'enhancers'."

Atlas and Narberal reached the throne room, to find the rest of the guardians and Ainz waiting. They both knelt down as Ainz spoke. As he keenly down, Atlas detected a slightly guilty gaze from Demiurge.

"Narberal Gamma, are you satisfied with your reward?" Ainz spoke.

Ainz: [I am so sorry Atlas, you are only a year old...]

"Yes, I am ever grateful to you for granting my wish."

"In fact, I have come to ask for your blessing."

"In what?"

"My union with Atlas." Narberal announced.

"I will allow it if Atlas truely desires it."

The stage turned to Atlas, leaving him in the spotlight.

"Lord Ainz, I have decided to accept this union with Narberal Gamma with all of my power." Atlas spoke.

"For my reward, I ask for your blessing." Atlas continued.

Narberal was visibly blushing in this moment, but not as much as Atlas.

"Then let it be so."

Atlas felt his heart beating faster as he said this, signalling to him that this was the right choice.

[Atlas, I see that you are maturing well. But beware of Slane. If you want to become useful to Nazarick, you need to be much stronger.] The abyssal voice spoke to Atlas.

[who are you?] Atlas asked.

[I am Stavros]

"Atlas and Narberal Gamma have my blessing!" Ainz announced.

"Now then, Atlas, I will have you work with Cocytus for the time being. You will advise him on the growth of the Lizardmen village, settlement building does seem to be your specialty. Work well for the glory of Nazarick."