Rise of the Jester

~1~

I open my eyes to see the virtual world I spent all my time in, smiling as I looked around.
"Can't believe this place is gonna disappear soon."I said, noticing two players online. I teleport over just as herohero left, grinning at seeing Momonga.
"Looking pretty BONELY there, Momonga. Since you got noBODY with you."I said, him turning to me. There before him stood a masked monster with a revealing chest and long fluffy sleeves covering her arms, black gloves with colored claws hidden behind her back. My tail swished as I grinned under my mask, tilting my head causing the bells on my hat to jingle slightly.

"Ugh, again with the puns?"He asked, though I knew he was smiling outside the game. Who wouldn't like my puns, after all?

"Oh you wound me, sire! Aren't my pun a real RIB tickler? A real RIB jerker?"I asked, him shaking his head.

"How long are you staying?"He asked, making me sigh as I rested my hands on my hips.

"already want me gone, I see. I want to see this place end, even if it'll mean I'll miss it more."I said, him nodding.

"I'm just happy I'm not alone."He said, making me nod as he grabbed his staff. We all helped make it, making me smile. I follow behind him, immediately getting told to walk beside him.
"Tonight your not a lower Jester, your my equal and friend."He said, making me chuckle.

"Damn, so does that mean tomorrow I'm not gonna be your friend? TIBIA honest, sire, that's pretty hurtful my BONEafied friend. Quite BONE shattering."I said, him chuckling as we paused in front of the battle maids. He commanded them to follow, walking into the throne room. Behind my mask I glanced at the flags above us as we made it the throne room, Momonga commanding the Battle maids and sebas to stay. He sighed when he sat down, watching as I stood beside the battle maids.

"Zailrin, what did I tell you? Come. Stand by my side."He ordered, making me grin as I bowed before him.

"Yes, Lord Momonga."I answered, stepping up and stood beside him. I love to Roleplay so often I called the others Lord, especially when making puns or joking around.
"I can't believe how years of work can disappear in mere minutes."I stated, looking at him as he nodded. We stayed there in silence until momonga started messing with Albedo's settings, jumping when he erased some of her bio.
"Momonga! Don't mess with her character!"I yelled, him laughing.

"It's fine, though if I remember right you like Albedo, right?"He asked, making me cross my arms.

"Don't know what you mean."I avoided, looking away. He shook his head at that, making her bio disappear.

"Bow down."He commanded, all the NPCs bowing before him. He stared at the flags, making me look at them too.

"Hey Momonga..... Please stay in touch with me when all this is over.... Okay?"I asked, lifting my mask up to show a smile. He nods, though I'm sure he was smiling behind his VR headset.

"I promise."He said, the screen turning black. I go to take off my headset when suddenly my screen turned back on, making me look around.

"Huh, that's weird..."I muttered, eyes wide when Momonga stood.
"Are-"

"Is something the matter, Lord Momonga?"Albedo asked, making me stare at her. She spoke. She actually...
"Lord Momonga? Is everything all right? Is it because of Zailrin?"She asked, making me jump as I quickly step down and bowed.

"My apologies, Lord Momonga. I didn't mean to stay by your side for so long. If there's a way for me to repay for what I've done, tell me."I apologize, still confuse about how vocal Albedo is being RN. Ainz shook his head, pausing as he glanced at Albedo.

"Of course not, Zailrin. I gave you permission to stay by my side."He said, looking directly at me.
"The 'GM call' isn't working."He told me, making me rise to my full posture as Albedo gasped.