Ereshkigal looked at Kama and then Shalltear, as she compare there chest. "Oh come why, do you two have have so big".
Ritsuka just looked at Ereshkigal. "Kama are real, as for Shalltear, she is flat does are fake"
Ereshkigal's eyes widened slightly at Ritsuka's straightforward response. She blinked, then glanced back at Shalltear, who stood with her arms crossed, a smug expression on her face despite the reveal.
Kama chuckled softly, giving Ereshkigal a reassuring smile. "Don't worry too much about it, Ereshkigal. Everyone has their own unique charms," she said, her tone playful but kind.
Shalltear, not missing a beat, added with a haughty air, "Indeed. It's not always about size; it's about how you carry yourself, darling."
Ereshkigal huffed but couldn't help a small smile from forming. "Well, as long as Ritsuka appreciates us for who we are," she said, her tone softening as she glanced at Ritsuka.
Ritsuka smiled warmly at his wife, reaching out to take her hand. "Of course, Ereshkigal. Each of you is special to me in your own way. You're all irreplaceable."
Ereshkigal's expression brightened at his words, and she squeezed his hand affectionately. "Alright, I suppose I can live with that," she said with a small grin, clearly satisfied with his response.
The atmosphere lightened as the women shared a moment of understanding, each secure in their place in Ritsuka's heart.
As Ereshkigal spent the next few days interacting with Kama and Shalltear, she was enjoying there company then the question came to her, as for Ritsuka he was looking at a place to set a base of operation, but he didn't find any, signing in defeat he new the 'Fate' as it seemed to fit with was not a right place, he may need to go to another world
Ereshkigal was looking at Shalltear. "May I ask how you meet Ritsuka".
Shalltear drinked her tea and remember the memory as she was bit scared. "Will it was something to say the less".
Flash back
[ Timeline after the end of overlord Season 3 ]
It was normal day in Nazarick, they had own and the sorcerer kingdom was thriving as everything was going great unthil the entire Nazarick started to shake.
All the floor garden and even Ainz came to tha area Shalltear, Couchytus, Demllouge and Albedo all the floor guardian came and even Ainz him self was fully decked out as then his eyes moved to see who it was
Ainz just looked at the sky as he saw who it was. "Who goes there, answer me (Holy shit what is this fear".
As up in the sky for the first time they all saw him, someone that even today scared the living life out, as with his two Angelic dragon wings was one teen/man Ritsuka Fujimaru
Ritsuka just looked at the group. "So this is the sorcerer kingdom, I didn't expect a skeleton to be there king. Ritsuka said looked at Ainz before he lapped. "Now will you look at that".
The air around Nazarick was thick with tension as Ritsuka hovered above them, his presence exuding an overwhelming aura of power. The guardians of Nazarick, each powerful in their own right, felt a cold shiver run down their spines—a feeling they rarely, if ever, experienced.
Ainz, ever the tactician, kept his composure, though he couldn't help but feel an instinctual dread. "State your purpose here," Ainz commanded, his voice steady despite the unease gnawing at him.
Ritsuka smiled, his eyes glinting with a mix of curiosity and amusement. "I've come to explore this world... and perhaps, to test the strength of its mightiest beings." His gaze flickered over the gathered guardians, lingering on each one as if measuring their worth.
Shalltear, despite her usual confidence, felt an unfamiliar anxiety creeping up on her. There was something about this man that went beyond mere strength. His presence was suffocating, as if death itself had taken human form. Yet, there was something about him that also piqued her interest—an allure she couldn't quite place.
"Your name," Ainz demanded, trying to maintain control of the situation, "and your allegiance."
"Ritsuka Fujimaru," he replied, his tone casual as if they were having a simple conversation. "As for my allegiance... well, that's a complicated matter. But let's just say, I'm my own master."
Ainz exchanged a quick glance with Albedo, who nodded slightly, ready to spring into action if needed. "And what do you want from Nazarick?" Ainz asked cautiously.
Ritsuka's smile widened, his eyes locking onto Shalltear. "I'm here to see if anyone in this world is worthy of joining me. I don't care for conquest, but I do enjoy the company of those who can stand on their own."
Before Ainz could respond, Shalltear, feeling an odd mix of fear and excitement, stepped forward. "And what if we refuse to join you?" she challenged, her voice carrying the bravado she was known for.
Ritsuka tilted his head slightly, considering her words. "Then you simply continue as you were. But know this—any refusal means you will never cross paths with me again. The choice is yours."
Ainz quickly realized that Ritsuka wasn't issuing a threat, but rather offering an opportunity. It was a rare situation, one that Ainz knew could either end in disaster or open doors to new possibilities. But before he could weigh in, Shalltear spoke again.
"Why me?" she asked, her curiosity overcoming her fear.
Ritsuka descended slightly, his wings barely making a sound as they cut through the air. "Because," he said softly, "there's something in you—something that transcends mere loyalty to this place. I see potential in you, Shalltear Bloodfallen."
The guardians, Ainz included, were silent, waiting for Shalltear's response. She was torn between her loyalty to Nazarick and the strange pull she felt toward this enigmatic figure. Finally, she made her decision.
"If you see potential in me, then I will follow you," Shalltear declared, surprising even herself with her boldness.
Ritsuka smiled again, this time with genuine warmth. "Then let's see what you can do, Shalltear. Welcome to my world."
**End Flashback**
---
As the memory faded, Shalltear looked back at Ereshkigal, her expression a mixture of nostalgia and pride. "He saw something in me that no one else did. And that, I suppose, is how I ended up here."
Ereshkigal nodded, understanding now why Shalltear had chosen to follow Ritsuka. There was something undeniably magnetic about him, something that drew powerful beings like them into his orbit.
Ereshkigal just looked at her. "He told me about this world, but he also told me that he killed one of there guardian named, um Demllouge".
Shalltear sighed. "Yes he did, I was wasn't there but remember what happened".
Flash back
Demllouge was sent flying to Ainz thrown room, as Ainz saw and then saw Ritsuka fear gripped his heart, at this moment Ainz regret making his Character a Skeleton.
Ainz just looked at Ritsuka. "Um Ritsuka may I ask what he has done to desver this and if so can you spare him".
Ainz saw all of Nazarick as family, so to see someone who was like a child to him being sent flying, as he saw Ritsuka anger flair up
**Flashback**
The atmosphere in Nazarick was tense, with an underlying current of dread that permeated the air. Demiruge's crumpled form lay at the foot of the throne, barely conscious, his usually composed demeanor shattered by the sheer force of Ritsuka's power. Ainz, despite his emotionless skeletal visage, felt a rare and unsettling pang of fear. This was not how he had anticipated this encounter.
Ainz's mind raced as he tried to assess the situation. Ritsuka's anger was palpable, and Ainz knew that if he didn't handle this carefully, the entire tomb could be at risk. His tone was measured, almost pleading, as he addressed the powerful being before him. "Ritsuka," he began cautiously, "I... I understand your anger, but I must ask—what did Demiruge do to provoke such wrath?"
Ritsuka's eyes narrowed, his anger bubbling just beneath the surface. "Do you truly not know, Ainz? Or are you pretending?" he spat, his voice low and dangerous. "This... creature," he gestured at Demiruge's battered body, "has been running what he calls a 'happy farm.' But in reality, it's a grotesque human experimentation site. The kind of place where innocent lives are subjected to unimaginable horrors, all in the name of his twisted research."
Ainz's non-existent heart sank as the truth of Ritsuka's words hit him. Demiruge, one of his most trusted guardians, was responsible for such atrocities. Ainz had always known that his creations were far from benevolent, but this was beyond anything he could justify, even in his own mind.
Ritsuka's voice broke through Ainz's thoughts, sharp and unyielding. "I understand that Nazarick isn't a place of saints, but this crosses a line. If you claim to see these beings as your family, then you should understand why I can't let this go unpunished."
Ainz clenched his skeletal hands, torn between his loyalty to his creation and the undeniable truth that Ritsuka was right. But before he could respond, Ritsuka made his decision clear.
"You ask me to spare him," Ritsuka said, his voice carrying a finality that brooked no argument. "But I won't. There are some things that simply can't be forgiven."
With that, Ritsuka raised his hand, the air around him crackling with energy. In an instant, the room was filled with a blinding light, and when it faded, Demiruge was gone—erased from existence as if he had never been.
Ainz stared at the empty space where Demiruge had been, a heavy silence hanging over the throne room. He knew there was nothing he could say or do to bring him back, and a part of him understood that this was justice, albeit a harsh one.
Ritsuka turned to leave, his expression unreadable. "I hope this serves as a lesson, Ainz," he said over his shoulder. "I don't tolerate such cruelty. Not in my world, and not in yours."
As Ritsuka vanished from the throne room, Ainz was left to ponder the consequences of his guardians' actions, and the reality of what it meant to rule over beings as powerful—and as dangerous—as those in Nazarick.
**End Flashback**
---
Ereshkigal listened intently as Shalltear recounted the memory, her expression one of quiet contemplation.
"He did what he had to," Ereshkigal said softly, understanding the gravity of Ritsuka's actions. "He told me that sometimes, you have to make hard decisions, especially when you hold power like his."
Shalltear nodded, her gaze distant as she relived the events in her mind. "Yes, he did. And though it was terrifying at the time, I understood why he did it. He wasn't just showing his strength; he was making it clear that there are lines that even we shouldn't cross."
The room fell silent as the two women reflected on the man they both admired, each understanding in their own way the burdens that came with the power and responsibility Ritsuka carried.
Shalltear then looked at them. "I wonder what Ainz is doing right now".
Meanwhile in the world of Overlord Ainz sneezed, as he looked around almost like Ritsuka would come out of no where and strike him down
Sebastian looked at Ainz, as he looked at his face, he took Demiurge spot after his death. "Are you ok Lord Ainz, you look like you meet death it self.
Ainz forced looked around. "Did Ritsuka just came back".
Sebas noticed the tension in Ainz's posture and couldn't help but feel a flicker of concern. Ever since Ritsuka's visit, the very mention of his name had been enough to unsettle the usually composed Overlord.
"Lord Ainz," Sebas began cautiously, "Ritsuka has not returned. It seems you might have caught a cold—though, being undead, that's quite unlikely."
Ainz let out a forced laugh, trying to shake off the unease. "Yes, yes, of course. It's just... after that encounter, it's hard not to feel as if his presence lingers, even when he's not here. He's a force to be reckoned with, Sebas. Not even the might of Nazarick could compare to his strength."
Sebas nodded respectfully. "Indeed, Lord Ainz. Ritsuka Fujimaru is a being beyond comprehension, but rest assured, we will remain vigilant should he ever return."
Ainz waved a skeletal hand dismissively, trying to regain his usual stoic demeanour. "Let's hope that day never comes, Sebas. For now, we continue as we always have—preparing, expanding the Sorcerer Kingdom, and ensuring Nazarick remains secure."
Yet, as Ainz returned to his duties, the lingering thought of Ritsuka never fully left his mind. He could only hope that their paths wouldn't cross again too soon, as the memory of that overwhelming power was something even the Overlord couldn't easily forget.
Ainz just sighed, remember the day he explained the day Ritsuka told his title. "Master of the multiverse concept of death, I just had to be undead"
Ainz slumped into his throne, reflecting on the moment Ritsuka had revealed his formidable title. "Master of the multiverse concept of death," Ainz muttered to himself, his voice tinged with both awe and resignation. The memory of Ritsuka's presence, the sheer weight of his authority, and the impossible power he wielded made Ainz's own status as an Overlord seem minuscule in comparison.
He recalled the dread that had gripped him when Ritsuka had confronted them. The casual way Ritsuka had spoken about erasing Demiurge from existence had left a mark on Ainz's psyche. It was a stark reminder of just how fragile their position was in the grander scheme of things. The very essence of death and the multiverse was something Ainz could never truly comprehend or challenge.
Sebas's voice broke Ainz's reverie. "Lord Ainz, may I suggest focusing on our current tasks? The development of the Sorcerer Kingdom requires your attention."
Ainz nodded absently, still lost in thought. "Yes, Sebas. You're right. We must continue with our plans and ensure the prosperity of our domain. But... the memory of Ritsuka and his overwhelming presence will stay with me."
As he turned his attention back to the matters at hand, Ainz couldn't help but feel a renewed sense of determination. The encounter with Ritsuka had been a humbling experience, one that made him more resolute to solidify his rule and secure Nazarick's future.
To be continued
Hope people like this Ch and give me power stones