Chapter 5: Ainz and the Guardians' Daughter

Uh… I seem to still be alive?

Though my consciousness remains, and I can still think, what is this hazy and chaotic feeling?

Could it be… I've transmigrated again?

When I transmigrated the first time, I didn't have this kind of feeling. That time, I simply opened my eyes and had already crossed over—quick and straightforward.

Not like this mess right now!

And now, I'm in this blurry, chaotic space where I can't hear anything, can't see anything, and can't feel anything.

Other than the constant desire to sleep, I can't sense anything at all.

Oh great divine being, where are you sending me this time?

Let me make one thing clear—anything is fine!

Just please, let my death be a dignified one! At least let me leave behind a complete corpse!

Ellie prayed, then once again, her consciousness sank into sleep.

When she woke up again, she could see a faint light.

Hmm… very faint.

Besides sensing light, everything else remained blurry. But at least she could distinguish human figures.

And… she seemed to be able to hear sounds again? What's going on?

"Demiurge, what's the meaning of this? Why did you summon us to this place?"

This voice… sounds familiar.

And that red silhouette… combined with the pink hair and the not-so-tall height… plus that characteristic Alins-style tone at the end of her words…

Ellie concluded—this must be Shalltear!

Does this mean I'm still alive?

Am I still in the world of Overlord?!

But what exactly is my current condition?

Ellie felt incredibly excited.

However, amidst her excitement, she also grew more curious about her situation.

"Shalltear, Lord Demiurge called all the Guardians here at Lord Ainz's behest, so stop complaining!"

"Ah… um… sister."

Uh… this energetic voice and that timid voice… those must be Aura and Mare!

Then she heard heavy breathing sounds.

And with that large blue figure… that had to be Cocytus.

"We have been waiting for you…"

That was Demiurge's voice.

Upon hearing Demiurge, Ellie could confirm—she really was still alive.

She just didn't know what kind of state she was in.

And alongside Demiurge stood a tall, white figure.

That black hair and the black wings on her waist indicated—this was Albedo.

Looking closely, there was also a small pink creature floating beside her.

That had to be the adorable Victim!

That means… aside from Pandora's Actor, all the Guardians were here!

This is a huge event!

If even Victim is here, this has to be something serious!

Thinking back to the Overlord novels and anime, had there ever been a scene like this?

Ellie couldn't recall anything similar.

"I apologize for bringing you all here when you are so busy, but for Lord Ainz, and for the future of Nazarick, Guardians… I need your power," Demiurge announced with a grand tone.

"Demiurge, stop keeping us in suspense. What exactly do you need us to do?"

That was Albedo's voice.

Yes!

Ellie also really wanted to know what Demiurge was planning—after all, he had summoned all the Guardians here.

"Specifically, I need your bodily tissues and MP."

Demiurge's words were shocking.

Though Ellie had no idea what he meant.

"Can you explain?"

Albedo also didn't understand what Demiurge wanted.

She had already been in a bad mood about being summoned to Demiurge's lab.

And now, hearing something so strange, her mood worsened.

"Albedo, I had thought you would be able to grasp Lord Ainz's intentions. But alas! You are just as clueless! Perhaps you should relinquish your title as the Guardian Overseer?"

Demiurge mocked her.

Then, a heavy thud sound echoed as if something struck the floor hard.

This was followed by Cocytus's deep voice.

"Demiurge!"

"Alright, alright, I was just joking. The reason I need your tissues and MP… is for what you see before you—the future of Nazarick."

Demiurge stepped forward and presented something.

"What the hell is this thing?" Shalltear pointed at Ellie with an unimpressed look.

Even from Shalltear!

You don't have to call me a "thing"!

Ellie protested internally.

"Demiurge, can you explain properly?"

Judging from Albedo's cold tone, she wasn't pleased.

"What you see before you is Lord Ainz's child."

Demiurge adjusted his glasses and said something that shocked all the Guardians—including Ellie herself.

"Lord Ainz's child!!"

Shalltear practically screamed.

"Lord Ainz's child!! With whom?!"

Albedo, suppressing something within her, asked in a dark voice.

As expected, the ones who reacted most strongly were Albedo and Shalltear.

After all, both of them deeply loved Lord Ainz.

Ellie made a mental note of this while also reminding herself—she, too, was a fan of Ainz.

"Calm yourselves. This child was personally created by Lord Ainz.

Of course, my experiment is merely a small part of Lord Ainz's grand plan," Demiurge quickly explained.

"So you're saying this was created by Lord Ainz himself?"

Albedo, on the verge of losing control, managed to keep her voice steady.

"At least for now, yes. What you see here has already successfully merged with a portion of Lord Ainz's tissues and a significant amount of MP."

Demiurge continued.

"Demiurge! You mean—?!"

Albedo's voice changed.

She was once again struggling to contain her emotions.

Shalltear, on the other hand, remained clueless as ever.

As expected of Shalltear… if she actually understood, that would be surprising.

Even I can understand what's going on here!

"Demiurge!! How much MP do you need?! Take all of mine if necessary! My body tissues—how much?! Take my whole arm if you must!!"

Albedo completely lost control.

"So, you understand now, Albedo. But please, calm yourself first," Demiurge said with a smile.

"How can I stay calm?! This is Lord Ainz's child!

It's Lord Ainz's and my child!!"

Albedo's words suddenly made Shalltear realize something.

"What…! Who says it's yours and Lord Ainz's child?! Clearly, it's my child with Lord Ainz!!"

Shalltear now clashed with Albedo.

"Calm down, both of you… This child belongs not just to you two, but to all the Guardians.

This is Lord Ainz's and all of our child.

This is Nazarick's child!"

Demiurge's eyes shone with conviction.

At last, Ellie understood.

The reason why Demiurge needed tissues and MP from all the Guardians…

It was to "nurture" her!

Although she still didn't quite understand what kind of being she would become…

At least it was better than being a simple skeleton, right?

Ellie consoled herself.

She failed to notice that, aside from Albedo and Shalltear, the other Guardians had also started looking at her—

With sharp, piercing gazes.