Overlord: Little Mistress

Chapter 24: A nice day off

The trip home was more fun than Erika expected to be. They were seen off by Blue Rose, Wayland, Aspen, and some random noble she didn't know. Apparently, the king wanted to send his regards but couldn't come in person. The mages had used the very same spell she had bought at the mages' guild to carry them home. Her papa almost had a heart attack a few times during their trip home when she would peek over the side of their translucent board. She couldn't help her curiosity; she asked the two mages who were taking them back to E-Rantel questions about the different cities they passed by as they flew. The two were quite happy to give her the information she craved, finding her excitement cute. Ainz too found intrigue in the information they were sharing until Narberal had to quickly catch her from falling when she leaned forward too far when she spotted a large farm with animals grazing the field. The remainder of the trip after everyone's brief heart attack was spent in silence.

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The two were greeted by Albedo as soon as they arrived, much to Erika's enthusiasm. She had remembered her conversation with Blue Rose in the tavern and silently concluded that if her Auntie Albedo was dating her Papa then that would make her mama. Much to Ainz's surprise and Albedo's eminence delight Erika reached out for Albedo to carry her which she accepted with much enthusiasm as they made their way to the throne room. It was quite rare to see Erika in Albedo's arms; it was more common to see her with Demiurge or Cocytus when she wasn't with her Papa. So when they entered the throne room filled with the various high-level residences of Nazarick including the floor guardians bowing upon their entrance. Albedo was met with looks of rage and envy as she passed said guardians. She couldn't even keep the look of smug satisfaction from her face when Erika decided to cuddle her, placing her head on her soft chest. Erika couldn't help but think of them as two soft pillows that were lulling her into a comfortable sleep.

"Raise your heads. You all fulfilled your roles splendidly during our operation in the kingdom of Re-Estize." Ainz praised, "Sebas, Solution come forward."

Sebas and Solution approach the throne bowing before Ainz.

"I'm certain the information you gathered will prove invaluable. Therefore I have decided to honor your efforts with a reward. Sebas."

"Lord." The man responded by lifting his head.

"Sebas, while you pleaded for mercy on Tsuare's behalf, I extended her my protection in order to repay a debt. It has nothing to do with your job performance, so I will grant you whatever you desire. Come, tell me what you want."

"Lord Ainz my only wish is to devote myself to-"

Ainz quickly cut him off voice filled with a hint of agitation. "If you hope to please me then I highly suggest you accept my generosity."

"My apologies. In that case," Sebas paused to think for a second before answering, "I would like to receive clothing and other daily necessities for Tsuare."

Ainz hummed in approval. "Granted. I will provide the necessary gold." Ainz gained a mischievous glow in his eyes. "Perhaps she can accompany you on a bit of a shopping date." Ainz had already heard a couple of things from the head maid about Sebas and Tsuare and while their relationship wasn't a physical one she told him it was only a matter of time before it became one.

Sebas gained a look of surprise as he choked out his answer. "You jest my Lord."

"Not at all." Amusement filled Ainz's voice.

"Then you have my gratitude."

"No fair." The tired voice of Erika had surprised Ainz as he had thought she had long since drifted off to sleep within Albedo's grasp. "I wanted to take Tsuare shopping with me. And that is not a good reward if she needs the things Grandpa is asking for."