Rise of the Jester

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I walked behind Ainz alongside the other guardians, watching the humongous undead army form steps before us to the giant platform. Ainz glanced back at me as we walked up the steps, summoning a throne when he was at the top. The Guardians, including Victim and excluding Cocytus, move to stand on either side of Ainz while I lean against his throne. Demiurge and Albedo stood with me on Ainz's right, the undead hand raising. Immediately a bunch of messengers appeared in the sky, rushing away towards the Lizard Men.

"WE CARRY A DECREE FROM OUR GREAT ONES."

"OUR GLORIOUS MASTER WISH TO CONVERSE WITH YOU."

"LET YOUR DELEGATE STEP FORWARD AND RECEIVE YOUR JUDGMENT."

"KNOW THAT TIME WASTED IS DISPLEASING TO THE GREAT ONES. DO SO AT YOUR OWN PERIL!" The messengers explained, disappearing when Shalltear clapped her hands. I watched as two lizard men walked towards us, conversing with each other before stopping below us.

"I'm Shasuryu Shasha, representative of the Lizard Men! This is our mightiest warrior, as well as the one I call brother."Shasuryu yelled so we could hear, motioning to the man beside him.

"Zaryusu Shasha!"Zaryusu introduced, a hum escaping from Ainz.

"Pathetic, as expected."Albedo said, making me glance at her. They've yet to even do anything but they are deemed pathetic?
"Demiurge, please teach these lower life-forms the proper posture to adopt before our masters."She asked, the smiling demon taking a step forward.

"Prostate yourselves!"Demiurge commanded, both lizard men dropping to their knees.
"Do not resist!"He added, both brothers grunting as the ice below them cracked.

"Lord Ainz. I believe they are now ready to listen now."Albedo said with a smile, her wings softly touching my leg.

"Good work. Life up their heads."Ainz commanded as I stood straight, looking closely towards the two lizards.

"You are permitted to gaze upon our Master."Demiurge commanded, the two reptiles finally being released as they gazed up at us. I smiled, tilting my head.

"How interesting."I quietly said, raising my head as I looked over at Ainz.

"I am the master of the Great Tomb of Nazarick. Ainz Ooal Gown."Ainz began, my gaze going to him as he looked at me.
"And this is my heart, Zailrin.''He introduced me, almost making me smile like a schoolgirl.
"First, I shall express my gratitude to you for assisting in my experiment."Ainz said, both men listening closely.
"Now, onto the main subject. Your race will fall under my rule."He stated, the lizards gasping which made my tail swish.
"However, I am sure that you do not wish to come under the rule of someone against whom you have so recently achieved victory. Thus, in four hours, I shall attack again." Ainz added, glancing at me. I nodded, smiling as I looked down at the two.

"Your opponent will be one of our trusted aids, Cocytus, who'll be alone."I sweetly smiled, gazing down at them with warmth as my three eyes squinted.
"If you're once again Victorious, then we'll promise to leave you and your people alone from this day forward."I ended, watching as Shasuryu raised his head.

"We surrend--" Shasuryu started, both of them freezing when I jumped down in front of them while shifting forms. I stared into his eyes as I grabbed his snout, his brother watching helplessly.

"We'd prefer you fight rather than give up so easily, especially without trying. You wouldn't want to displease Lord Ainz and I, would you?''I said with narrowed eyes, my jaw unhinging slightly as I spoke. I titled my head with a small smile before letting go of his chin. I stood, dropping through the floor as smoke covered my tracks, teleporting behind Ainz's throne. I calmly walked out from behind to stand next to Ainz, shifting as they stared at me in disbelief.