Chapter 7: Elizabeth Ooal Gown
"Subarashii! Demiurge! Well done!"
After gently supporting Ellie, Ainz turned his head toward Demiurge and spoke.
"It was all thanks to Ainz-sama's guidance! Everything proceeded according to Ainz-sama's grand plan. I merely followed the path that Ainz-sama had laid out."
Demiurge lowered his head respectfully.
"Ahhh…!"
Beside them, Albedo and Shalltear blushed, gazing at Ainz and Ellie with dreamy expressions.
"Hmm… As expected of someone who inherited Albedo's and Shalltear's beauty. She truly is an outstanding child."
Ainz spoke with great dignity as he observed Ellie.
But inside, he was probably panicking like crazy.
He had been called over by Demiurge out of nowhere.
Then, he was suddenly given a daughter.
And now, somehow, it was all part of "Ainz-sama's grand plan."
Ainz must be in full panic mode right now!
Ellie internally laughed.
Of everyone present, she was probably the only one who understood Ainz's true feelings.
Oh no, wait!
I should start calling him "Ainz Papa" now!
"Ainz-sama!"
Albedo called out dreamily.
"What is it, Albedo?"
Ainz responded.
"Shouldn't we give our child a name?"
Albedo's face was flushed as she spoke.
"Ainz-sama! She is our child!"
Shalltear immediately caught the implied meaning in Albedo's words and began arguing with her.
"Indeed… Indeed, it is time to give our child a grand name."
Ainz looked down at Ellie as he spoke.
A name, huh?
Well… if possible, I'd like to keep my name as Ellie.
But considering I've already transmigrated, I might as well leave my past behind.
My previous world was full of hardships anyway.
Maybe I should embrace a new name for my new life?
But wait!
Ainz Papa is the one naming me, right?
Hold on!!
I just remembered something from the anime!
"He-" "Hep-" "Hepupokokokoko-"
NOOOOOOOO!!!
I don't want to end up with a ridiculous name like "Hepupokokoko II"!!
Ainz Papa has terrible naming skills!
Realizing this, Ellie started to panic.
Ainz's glowing red eyes stared at Ellie for a long time.
He was definitely thinking of a name.
No, no, no!
Please don't name me something ridiculous like Hepupokokoko II!!
Ellie was internally screaming.
"This child is not only my daughter, but also yours—all of you, the Guardians."
Ainz said, turning toward the assembled Guardians.
"As her protectors, you also have the right to contribute to her naming. Please share your thoughts."
Hearing this, Ellie internally sighed in relief.
Thank goodness!
This is just like the scene when they were naming the country!
The crisis of getting a terrible name has been avoided!
Upon hearing Ainz's words, the Guardians all began to ponder.
At least now I won't end up with a completely ridiculous name!
Ellie was relieved.
"Ainz-sama, how about Anya?"
Albedo suggested.
"That's terrible! I say we call her Antia Ul Gown!"
Shalltear, recognizing Albedo's intentions, immediately opposed her.
"How is that a bad name?! Yours sounds even worse!"
Albedo shot back, their argument escalating.
Electric sparks and flames practically crackled between them.
Hey, hey, you two!
Can you not fight over my name?!
Ellie silently complained.
Then again…
She had already completely crossed over into this world.
Even her body was no longer the one given to her by her parents in her previous life.
Her previous world was mostly filled with pain, but it was still the world she had known for so long.
And now, the only thing tying her to her past was her name.
Nothing else remained.
Thinking this, Ellie made up her mind.
"N… name…"
She tried to speak.
She wanted to ask if she could name herself.
But her unfamiliar body still wouldn't cooperate.
"Hm? What is it, my child?"
Ainz leaned in closer upon hearing her voice.
Albedo and Shalltear stopped arguing.
The other Guardians also turned their attention toward Ellie.
"N… na…me… Y… Ellie… ah… Ellie…"
Ellie struggled to get the words out.
"Oh? You want to name yourself?"
Ainz's red eyes lit up.
"Y- y… yes…"
Ellie wanted to say "yes," but her words still came out garbled.
"Very well! My child, speak your name loudly!"
Ainz suddenly lifted Ellie high into the air, dramatically declaring his approval.
Ugh, what is that smell?!
Ever since I left the container, I've been smelling something like rotten eggs!
Now that Ainz Papa lifted me up, I'm even closer to the weird, fleshy ceiling.
The stench is even worse!
But now's not the time to focus on that!
Ainz Papa has given me the chance to make a grand declaration!
I have to make the most of it!
Ellie prepared herself to loudly declare her chosen name.
"N… na…me… Y… Ellie…"
She tried her best to say it clearly.
But suddenly—
Her nose itched!
The stench was too strong!
"Ellie… Ah… Achoo!!"
She sneezed.
Silence.
Ainz froze.
What kind of ridiculous name was that?
He had been preparing to show off in front of the Guardians, but his child had given herself such a… peculiar name.
Was this truly his child?
Did his terrible naming sense somehow get passed down to her?!
Ainz's jaw practically dropped.
"Elizabeth, huh? That has quite the noble, aristocratic feel to it! As expected of Ainz-sama's child! Even her self-given name exudes grace and sophistication!"
Demiurge immediately bowed his head in reverence.
Nice save, Demiurge!
Ellie silently praised him.
"Indeed! My child's name shall be Elizabeth Ooal Gown!"
Ainz swiftly took advantage of Demiurge's wording.
Good job, Ainz Papa!
Now that was a solid recovery!
The moment Ainz declared her name, all the Guardians knelt.
"The Guardians humbly greet Lady Elizabeth Ooal Gown!"
Albedo led the bowing ceremony.
Uh… hold on. "Lady"?!
Wait, wait, wait—did I just become a princess or something?!
When did we reach the kingdom-building arc?!
What major events did I miss?!
"Excellent! Guardians, I trust you will all take good care of our child—Nazarick's child!"
Ainz grandly declared.
Ugh… should I play along?
I can barely speak, much less act like some kind of princess!
Even though my body seems to be about twelve or thirteen years old, I feel like a newborn baby!
But if Ainz Papa is putting on a performance…
Maybe I should do something dramatic too?
I need to think—Think about how Anzi's father appeared when he first came here? Oh! Got it! Ellie had a good idea.