A New Beginning
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There was no sound no movement and no sensation.
It was just me, floating somewhere in the vast space.
Huh… Where am I? Are those stars?
There were stars everywhere. Countless stars, scattered across an endless black canvas.
I tried to focus on something in the distance.
Wait… Is that a galaxy?
A massive spiral of light stretched across my field of vision.
What the actual hell?
I tried to move, but there was nothing to move.
I didn't have a body, it was just my consciousness. I could see, think and remember, but I couldn't feel anything.
Am I dreaming ?
Maybe but I am pretty sure I died. I-i don't remember how I died ? Like I remember that I died but I don't remember how ??? What the fuck
My memories were there, but everything surrounding my death seemed strangely distant.
(Unknown amount of time later)
How long had I been floating here?
It could have been Hours? Years?Decades?Centuries?
Who knew?
There was no way to measure time in this place.
I eventually stopped trying to understand my situation. No Need to think about it If I can't Even Control my Situation.
Then suddenly, something changed a strange sensation washed over me.
I felt as though an invisible force had grabbed my consciousness and dragged it somewhere.
The stars and the galaxies vanished.
The darkness swallowed everything and then I opened my eyes?
Or, at least, I thought I did.
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The Great Tomb of Nazarick
I was sitting and beneath me was an enormous throne.
...What?
I was sitting on the Throne of Kings
how the hell do I know that? In my right hand rested a magnificent staff.
The Staff of Ainz Ooal Gown.
It was an extraordinary weapon, predominantly black and gold, with seven serpent-like forms intertwined around its central structure. Each serpent possessed a different coloured gemstone.
The staff was the symbol of the guild Ainz Ooal Gown itself.
One of the most powerful guild weapons in Yggdrasil and now it was resting comfortably in my hand.
Okay… this is getting ridiculous but to be honest it's still better then before whatever that was.
I looked towards the enormous hall.
The throne room was magnificent and so beutifull.
Black marble floors reflected the enormous pillars supporting the ceiling Golden decorations adorned the walls, while enormous chandeliers illuminated the surroundings.
The architecture was grand, intimidating and almost excessively luxurious.
And surrounding me…Were familiar figures, Beautiful, terrifying and unmistakably non-human beings.
I looked down at myself.
White skeletal hands, Long black robes and a golden crown-like ornament.
I slowly raised one hand and examined it.
…Seriously?
This is crazy. I was Momonga Or rather Ainz Ooal Gown, the Sorcerer King from the anime Overlord.
The character I had watched countless times through a screen and now… I was inside his body.
I was the bone man himself
For several seconds, I simply sat on the Throne of Kings.
Strangely enough, I could still remember a lot of things from my previous life.
My memories hadn't disappeared, my personality, experiences and knowledge were still there.
Yet I was now occupying the body of one of the most powerful undead beings in Yggdrasil
But there was something else.
Why was I still so calm?
I had just discovered that I was dead, floating through space and somehow now in the body of an undead overlord and yet I wasn't panicking.
Perhaps it was the influence of Momonga's undead body Or perhaps I was simply too overwhelmed to react properly.
Either way, I decided not to question it for now.
I looked around again.
Albedo, was kneeling right beside the Throne while Sebas and the Pleiades were kneeling near the stairs.
They all looked exactly as I remembered them.
I had seen these characters hundreds of times through a screen but seeing them personally was something entirely different.
Their presence, their appearance and even the smallest details of their clothing were almost unreal.
Even as monsters, they possessed an unnatural elegance.
I had to admit…
They looked perfect and pretty cool
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My attention shifted towards the woman kneeling closest to the throne.
Albedo.
The Overseer of the Floor Guardians.
She was an exceptionally beautiful woman with long black hair, golden eyes and a pair of enormous black wings.
Her white dress was decorated with golden ornaments, while her dark armour-like accessories gave her an appearance that was both elegant and intimidating.
Her beauty was almost unreal.
But I knew better than to judge her by her appearance alone.
Albedo was responsible for overseeing the Floor Guardians and managing much of Nazarick's internal administration.
She was intelligent, capable, extremely loyal and utterly devoted to Ainz.
Perhaps a little too devoted for my tastes. Crazy yanderes
I decided to speak.
"Albedo."
She immediately raised her head.
"Yes, Lord Momonga !"
"During the final moments of Yggdrasil, it appears that we have been transported to another universe."
Silence.
Albedo stared at me.
Her golden eyes widened.
" Lord Mamonga?"
She seemed momentarily unable to process my words.
"Another universe?"
I nodded.
"Hmm Yea That would be my assumption."
Albedo's expression suddenly became distressed.
"Lord Mamonga ! I-I sincerely apologise!"
She lowered herself further.
"I failed to detect such an extraordinary event! I should have noticed something was wrong! Please forgive my incompetence!"
I stared at her.
Ah. Here we go.
This was funny when I used to watch on Screen, but it is going to be a headache to Deal with
Before I could respond, she continued.
"I am a complete failure as the Guardian Overseer!"
I raised one skeletal hand.
"Albedo."
She immediately stopped.
"Raise your head."
"Lord Mamonga …"
"This is not your fault. If we have genuinely been transported to another universe, there was probably nothing you could have done to prevent it."
Albedo slowly raised her head.
"But—"
"That's enough."
"Understood, Lord Mamonga!"
Good.
I really didn't want to spend the next twenty minutes listening to her apologise.
I turned my attention towards the others.
Now, first things first.
I needed to figure out whether I was in the same universe as the Overlord anime or whether this was an entirely different world.
You never knew perhaps everything was exactly as I remembered Or perhaps this was a completely different universe.
Hopefully I am Lucky and we aren't in a crazy Universe.
Like Warhammer 40k
oh god please not that one
I am trembling just thinking about that shithole
Either way, I needed information and I needed it fast.
First, I wanted to establish our location.
Second, I wanted to determine whether the Tomb was exposed.
If it was, we would need to conceal its entrance and establish defensive positions.
Third, Security and Defence to Max
Until we Figure out where we are, I would rather be prepared for a fight that never happened than be caught unprepared.
"Sebas."
A tall gentleman dressed in an immaculate butler's uniform stepped forward.
Sebas Tian.
His silver hair was neatly arranged, his posture perfectly straight and his expression calm.
Unlike the other Guardians, his appearance was almost entirely human.
He possessed the appearance of an elderly gentleman, but beneath that refined exterior was an extremely powerful level 100 being.
He was Nazarick's head butler, responsible for its external affairs and the supervision of the Pleiades in certain matters.
He was also one of the most honourable individuals in Nazarick.
Yea we got an Aura Farmer over here, I think drip wo and him were trained in the same school
He bowed deeply.
"My Lord."
"Take several members of the Pleiades with you. I want you to investigate our immediate surroundings."
Sebas nodded.
"How far would you like us to investigate, my Lord?"
"A few kilometres to begin with. Examine the terrain, look for signs of civilisation, settlements, roads or anything else that might indicate where we are."
I paused briefly.
"Do not engage anyone unnecessarily. I want information, not trouble."
"As you command."
"Once your investigation is complete, return to the Colosseum and report your findings."
Sebas placed one hand against his chest.
"Your orders shall be carried out, my Lord."
He turned towards the entrance.
"Yuri Alpha. Lupusregina Beta. Please accompany me."
Yuri Alpha, a composed and professional maid with glasses, stepped forward.
"Understood."
Lupusregina Beta followed with her usual cheerful expression.
"Of course!"
The three departed.
I watched them leave.
Now then…
There was another matter I wanted to address.
"Albedo."
"Yes, Lord momonga !"
"Summon the Floor Guardians to the sixth floor."
She immediately nodded.
"All of them, Lord momonga ?"
"Everyone except Gargantua and Victim. They are to remain at their assigned posts."
"As you wish, my Lord."
Albedo stood and began making the necessary arrangements.
I watched her leave.
Hmm yea thats quite a beutifull sight
For a moment, I simply remained seated
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Testing My New Body
After the others had departed, I decided to inspect my personal quarters.
With a simple teleportation spell, I disappeared from the throne room.
A moment later, I appeared inside momongas room.
Well… technically, it is my room now.
The chamber was enormous, decorated with luxurious furniture and various magical ornaments.
Noiiiicee
There was a large mirror near one of the walls.
I approached it.
Looking at myself in the reflection was still rather strange.
I was now a Skeleton, a literal skeleton.
Just bones
Hmm…
I raised my right hand, then my left.
Everything responded perfectly.
I decided to test something.
In the anime, Momonga wasn't particularly suited to physical combat.
He was a magic caster, after all.
I remembered that during his fight with Shalltear, he had to use Perfect Warrior to transform his magical levels into warrior levels.
But was that restriction still present?
I looked towards a nearby weapon stand.
A sword rested on it. I picked it up.
Nothing happened, It didn't fall out of my hands.
I examined the blade.
Then I swung it.
Whoosh!
A powerful gust of wind swept through the room.
I stopped.
…What?
Then at my hand.
That was fast. For a Bone man this Body is quite strong
I swung it again.
This time, I paid closer attention to the movement.
The sword responded perfectly.
Interesting.
So I Could use equipment without suffering the usual class restrictions?
Perhaps the rules of Yggdrasil had changed.
Or perhaps something about my reincarnation had altered the system, didn't matter either way. Both are good
I placed the sword back.
There was another thing I wanted to investigate.
My abilities.
I closed my eyes.
Let's see…
I could feel something. Something resembling an enormous collection of information buried deep within my consciousness.
I focused on it.
Status.
A translucent screen appeared before me.
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Status – Ainz Ooal Gown
Race: Overlord
Level: 100
Total Levels: 100
Build: Necromancer / Overlord / Master of Death / Eclipse
Role: Necromancer – Magic Caster
Attribute Value
HP {60}
MP {Exceeds Limit}
Physical Attack {35}
Physical Defence {70}
Agility {40}
Magical Attack {90}
Magical Defence {95}
Resistance {95}
Special Ability {100}
Total
100+
Well… that's quite something.
I continued examining the information.
Racial Skills
Create Low-Tier Undead.
Create Middle-Tier Undead.
Create High-Tier Undead.
Dark Wisdom.
Dark Soul.
Black Halo.
Negative Energy Touch.
Undead Domination.
Undead Strengthening.
Despair Aura I–V.
Acid Immunity.
Electric Immunity.
Ice Immunity.
High-Tier Magic Immunity III.
High-Tier Physical Immunity III.
Turn Resistance III.
Arcane Vision.
Death Immunity.
Disease Immunity.
Critical Hit Immunity.
Poison Immunity.
Paralysis Immunity.
Sleep Immunity.
Energy Drain Immunity.
Special Skills
The Goal of All Life Is Death.
Instant Death Magic Enhancement.
Undead Creation.
Undead Control.
Undead Strengthening.
Known Super-Tier Magic
Creation.
Known Spells
My eyes moved across the enormous list.
First Tier: Magic Arrow, Rabbit Ears, Summon Undead I.
Second Tier: Acid Arrow, Message, Shockwave.
Third Tier: Fireball, Fly, Haste, Iceball, Lightning, Lopsided Duel, Slow, Summon Undead III.
Fifth Tier: Dragon Lightning.
Seventh Tier: Chain Dragon Lightning, Create Greater Item, Focus Magic, Greater Teleportation, Hell Flame, Napalm, Undeath Army.
Eighth Tier: Astral Smite, Death, Dimensional Lock, Energy Drain, Remote Viewing.
Ninth Tier: Bless of Titania, Call Greater Thunder, Grasp Heart, Greater Rejection, Lead of Yatagarasu, Nuclear Blast.
Tenth Tier: Control Amnesia, Create Fortress, Meteor Fall, Reality Slash, Summon Undead X, Time Stop, Ultimate Disturb, Uriel.
There were also numerous additional spells whose exact tiers and descriptions weren't displayed.
Some familiar names appeared:
Cry of the Banshee.
Complete Invisibility.
Gate.
Greater Magic Shield.
Greater Magic Vision.
Mass Fly.
Mass Hold Species.
Negative Burst.
Perfect Warrior.
Gravity Maelstrom.
Black Hole.
Thousand Bone Lance.
Wall of Skeleton.
Explosive Land Mine.
Obsidian Sword.
Anti-Information Magic Wall.
Distant Vision.
Dominate.
Discern Enemy.
Detect Magic.
Delayed Teleportation.
Life Essence.
Sense Enemy.
True Dark.
And many more.
I stared at the information.
Well, I know he had 718 spells, but this is still a lot to go through.
Then something unusual happened.
A new notification appeared.
[Unique Skill Detected.]
[Anomalous ability has been identified.]
[Analysing…]
[Analysis complete.]
[Unique Skill: DARK WISDOM> >DARK SAGE.]
Dark Sage?
Before I could investigate further, a voice sounded inside my consciousness.
[Acknowledged. Master.]
I froze.
…What?
[I am Dark Sage. Your autonomous analytical intelligence.]
You can communicate?
[Affirmative.]
What exactly can you do?
[I possess advanced analytical, computational, predictive and information processing capabilities.]
A series of additional notifications appeared.
[Available functions include:]
[Thought Acceleration.]
[Analytical Appraisal.]
[Parallel Processing.]
[Skill Analysis.]
[Magic Analysis.]
[Predictive Calculation.]
[Skill Creation.]
[Autonomous Operation.]
[System Interference.]
Wait a minute.
I stared at the screen.
Are you telling me you're something like Great Sage? Kinda Like Rimerus unique skill??
[Affirmative. However, my processing capabilities, analytical range and evolutionary potential considerably exceed those of the referenced ability.]
…Seriously?
[Affirmative.]
I remained silent for a moment, I considered the possibilities.
If Dark Sage could analyse abilities, spells and foreign systems, then it would be incredibly useful in the future
I would need to test its capabilities eventually.
For now, I decided to ask one final question.
Can you operate independently?
[Affirmative. I can continuously monitor your condition, organise information, perform calculations and notify you of relevant developments.]
Excellent.
I dismissed the status screen.
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Sebas – OutsideNazarick
SebasPOV
As I carried out Lord Momongas orders, I couldn't help but wonder what kind of place we had arrived in.
The journey towards the entrance was uneventful.
Yuri and Lupusregina followed behind me.
Eventually, we reached the exit. And the moment we stepped outside…
I stopped.
A vast forest stretched in every direction.
Trees, Mountains and Snow
As far as the eye could see, the entire surrounding landscape was covered in white.
It was an enormous wilderness.
We thoroughly surveyed the surrounding forest, exploring everything within a one-kilometre radius of Nazarick.
There were no visible settlements, Nothing that immediately suggested the presence of civilisation.
Yuri adjusted her glasses.
"This is quite unusual."
Lupusregina looked around.
"Wow! It's really cold out here!"
I examined the surroundings.
The temperature was certainly low, but it posed no inconvenience to us.
My attention shifted towards the distant forest.
Something was moving.
Several strange creatures were wandering between the trees.
I observed them carefully.
Their bodies appeared adapted to the cold environment, and their movements suggested that they were accustomed to living in this wilderness.
I focused my senses.
Weak
Their strength was insignificant compared with the inhabitants of Nazarick.
However, their presence was interesting.
Had they fled from the Tomb?
Perhaps they had sensed something dangerous.
It was possible that the arrival of Nazarick had disturbed the local wildlife.
Lupusregina smiled.
"Should I catch one?"
"Not yet. We have been instructed to gather information. We should avoid unnecessary disturbances."
"As you wish!"
I looked towards the forest once more.
The landscape was unfamiliar, and the absence of civilisation was noteworthy.
Perhaps we had arrived in an entirely uninhabited region. Or perhaps there was something beyond the forest.
Either way, I had gathered enough information for an initial report.
"Let us return."