Chapter 17

Sebas walked at a brisk pace stood next to him was Solution Epsilon, the two of them were walking through the street of a place called 'Diagon Alley' the pun* of its name was not lost on Sebas, as Sebas walked along the street he could help but glance around at his surroundings, the alley way and this part of the city had seen better days.

The road was covered in cracks, the shops were bare with glass scattered in front of them clearly from the broken windows all of the stores were black, not painted though obviously burnt, a few of the buildings actually had large holes blasted into them and then there were the shop that were completely wrecked, if a none magical person, what did these wizards call them? Muggles?

Anyways if a none magical person walked into that part of London they'd probably just assume its a rundown slum, it really contrasted with none magical London, because that part of London everything was fine… for the most part, there was a sense of dread, but that was it, Sebas shook his head, there was no time to think about that, he and Solution were on a task for Lord Ainz, he had sent them to infiltrate the Ministry.

In order to do that Sebas and Solution were both wearing disguises, while no human would be able to identify them considering they hadn't left the Tomb until now, however if they approached the Ministry dressed in there Nazarick Buttler and Maid uniforms questions would be asked, because of this they were both wearing heavily tattered clothing and shoes that were covered in scuffs and holes implying they had been refugee's trying to escape Voldemort's clutches, Sebas imagined that while they were doing this task Lord Ainz had sent Lucius off in order to attack a big target to keep up the illusion that Voldemort was still in power.

Sebas looked over to Solution ''are you ready?'' he asked ''because were almost at the Ministry''

''I am ready Lord Sebas'' said Solution.

''Good, now remember our cover story, we're a father and daughter who are seeking sanctuary at the ministry of magic because we believe it is the safest place, I am Sebastian Pennyworth and you are Sophia Pennyworth'' stated Sebas.

''I understand Lord Sebas, from this point I'll refer to you as father, unless we're in a secure place where we can drop the act'' said Solution.

''Very good, Solution'' said Sebas.

''Milord, if you don't mind I'd like to take the lead when we get to the entrance, I think I might be able to give a convincing enough performance to allow them to let us in, but only if you don't mind Milord'' said Solution.

''I don't mind at all Solution, I trust you'' stated Sebas.

''Thank you milord'' said Solution.

The two then began to approach the ministry building, like everywhere else they had seen so far it was an absolute wreck, the building itself was a large dome building*, from what Sebas understood the dome itself was just a ceiling as the building itself was underground, the dome had several large holes in it and a cavern like entrance, there were two guards stood in front of the entrance, which caused Sebas to narrow his eyes, two men wasn't enough to hold down a defensive position like this, but he just shrugged it off and assumed that they were stretched thin and that there were probably more inside defending the people.

As they approached the Guards finally noticed them and raised there wands ''hold up there'' said one of them ''identify yourselves now''

''Please sir, my father and I have travelled far to get here, we're just refugees coming here because we heard its safe, please let us in I beg you!'' Solution cried her voice filled with distress, Sebas had to admit, he was impressed by Solutions acting skills, but then again she did have the Actress Job skill, so maybe he shouldn't have been so surprised ''please my fathers old and he hasn't eaten for days, he's very weak sirs, please let us in! Please!''

The two guards looked at one another, Solution walked up to them ''please, please'' she begged a few tears in her eyes, crossing her arms under her chest, the guards eyes then lowered to Solutions… lady parts, the tattered clothes she was wearing did show off a quite a bit of her… cleavage, when they were given the clothing Solution was told by there master that it would probably help them get in, Sebas now understood why, humans could be so weak willed.

''W-well, I guess we've been getting more food lately so… I- I guess it's not too much of a hassle'' said one guard.

''Y-yeah, sure come in, I don't see the prob-'' the other guard started.

''Stop right there!'' A voice cried out, they all looked to see a woman striding towards them, she had well kept blond hair, she was dressed in dark robes, she wore a special kind of circular broach that had a M symbol on it and the words 'Ministry of Magic', this was likely to be a problem, Sebas could see that unlike those guards this woman was one of strong will ''what are you two doing!''

''M-m-minister Bones! Err, m-ma'am these two- err these two-'' one of the guard sputtered.

''Let me guess, they came and asked entrance and you two were just about to let them in, now let me ask you this, did you follow any of the procedure, did you check there wands or check there wrists for the dark mark?'' Minister Bones asked.

''W-well, no ma'am'' said the other guard looking down.

Minister Bones gave a low growl before turning to Sebas and Solution ''and who are you, both of you!?'' she asked, but they could easily hear the undertone that promised pain if they lied to her, it made Solution wanted to roll her eyes at this, pathetic human, but before she could speak Sebas stepped up giving a small cough.

''Do you mind if we ask who you are first?'' Sebas asked ''we've never heard of you before''

Minister Bones turned to them her eyes narrowed ''really? Are you from the Hogwarts camp?'' she inquired.

''No, me and my daughter were captured, we managed to escape though and came here, understanding its the safest place'' stated Sebas.

''I see'' said Minister Bones ''very well then, I'm the Minister of Magic now, Amelia Bones, I'm the only choice left, the others are either captured, missing or dead, mostly dead''

''I see'' said Sebas ''I am Sebastian Pennyworth and this is my daughter Sophia Pennyworth and as my daughter just finished telling these gentlemen, we're refugees seeking shelter and we heard the minister is the safest place''

''Hmm, I see'' said Minister Bones ''well, we'll still need to put you through some tests''

''Tests?'' Solution asked.

''I'm sure you understand, we can't just let anyone in and it is possible to hide the dark mark, so we need to make sure no Death Eaters can enter'' said Minister Bones.

This could be a problem, while they didn't serve Voldemort they did serve someone that these people would consider a Dark Lord and while they could kill them right here and now that might lead to suspicion, even if Solution would eat them, the Minister disappearing would especially be a drawing sign to them, what could they do, take the tests and just hope that they pass?

''Sebas, Solution'' it was the voice of Lord Ainz, why was he calling them? Did he want an update on there progress? ''Do not react or answer, I have been watching you both with the Mirror of Remote Viewing'' oh no! Did this mean he was upset with them! Was he angry with them! ''Don't worry, I anticipated something like this, this call is to warn you, act along with what is going to happen''

This confused both of them, but they didn't show it to the humans in front of them, what was there Lord talking about, but then as if Lord Ainz had heard them, the answer appeared, as six shadowy streaks*** landed all around them, as they landed the shadows burst off them revealing six full grown men wearing dark cloaks and skull masks.

''Death Eaters!'' cried one of the guards.

''It's a trap!'' Minister Bones cried.

But before they could do anything the six cloaked figures pulled out there wands and fired off some sort of green spell, it hit there mark and caused the two guards and the minister to collapse dead.

''Sebas, Solution, listen to me'' ordered Lord Ainz ''I ordered them here, its to ensure you can blend in, now get inside and they will attack, it will be a simple hit and run attack, once the confusion is cleared up you will already be blended in with the crowd, after that proceed to do your task''

With that the message ended, when it did the leader of the Death Eaters, Lucius Malfoy, stepped up towards them ''Lord Ainz commanded we come here, to assist you in your-''

''We know, Lord Ainz just informed us'' stated Sebas.

''O-oh, of course'' said Lucius.

''Get ready, once we enter attack'' ordered Sebas, Lucius just nodded.

And so Sebas and Solution entered the building it was in the same state as the outside with many of the people huddled around fires and huddled up together in torn up rags, the buildings around them were in an even worse condition that the ones outside, it was actually kind of sad, because looking around you could see that once this might have been a great city, but it wasn't that anymore, it wasn't even something to be mentioned now.

They began to walk into the crowd and at that moment the Death Eater dove through the holes and began to attack, the people began to rush around and the camp and the remainders of the Ministry began to fire back, but they missed, the Death Eaters were obviously experts in these kinds of hit and run tactics by now, Sebas and Solution began to act with the crowd and began rushing with them, Solution tripped and fell alongside another, Sebas quickly helped Solution up and seeing an opportunity to get someone on there side Solution helped the woman who fell with her up.

After and hour of this attack the Death Eaters finally fled the scene and everything began to return to the calm it once was, with many going to any healers they had left, though a number of people died including the Minister, but Sebas and Solution were both sure this was all part of there masters plan, to replace the Minister with someone with a weaker willpower and therefore easier to control, perhaps by either having Sebas step up and take a leadership role or Solution seducing the weaker minister, either way it would all work out as Lord Ainz planned.

''Err, excuse me dear'' a voice said behind them, they turned to see the woman Solution had helped up, a blond woman with broken spectacles ''I'd like to thank you, you really saved my Bacon''

''It was nothing ma'am'' Solution said kindly.

''May I know the name of my saviour, I'm in your debt my dear'' said the woman.

''Oh, I'm Sophia Pennyworth, I came here with my father both for safety and familiarity, my mother use to work in the Daily Profit here you see'' said Solution.

''Oh really, I use to work in the daily profit'' said the woman.

''Oh, we're you now, maybe you can help me with something at some point then?'' Solution asked, a wicked smile gracing her features.

-LINE BREAK-

An hour later at Nazarick, Lucius was in the throne room, bowed before Lord Ainz he was giving the report to Ainz, Lucius didn't want to look up to see Ainz, because whenever he gazed at Ainz the only thing he could ever feel was fear, Ainz scared Lucius more than Voldemort ever had, he was much more powerful than Voldemort, he even had power over life and death something the Dark Lord never had and he was far more intelligent than Voldemort, his intelligence alone was scary.

But it wasn't just Ainz who scared him, his servants terrified him just as much, he had seen what a great many of them were capable of mostly Demiurge where he had witnessed his countless cruel and inhuman experiments that would make even Voldemort himself disgusted, he also had met Albedo and while he didn't know the full extent of her evil or her power he had felt her aura something that shook him to his core, he hadn't really seen what the others were capable of, but he knew they were likely on a similar level to there master, Lucius gulped as he finished his report to Ainz, informing him that his servants Sebas Tian and Solution Epsilon were now in the Ministry of Magic.

''I see, raise your head Lucius Malfoy'' said Ainz.

Lucius gulped again ''I-if its alright with you Milord, I prefer to keep my head low'' he said, once he said that he immediately regretted his words as he felt a powerful hateful aura resonate through the throne room, he could feel all of the 'Guardians' as Lord Ainz called them glare at him.

''You insult worm!'' Albedo cried ''how dare you-''

''Albedo'' said Ainz stopping Albedo ''calm yourself, I'm not offended, though I do find it rather rude, I know I'm not a handsome man per say, but I do find it extremely rude he will not raise his head to look at me, but then again, if he doesn't wish to look at me, I suppose he will not need his eyes, now will he?''

Many in the room began to chuckle darkly and Lucius immediately understood Ainz's implication and quickly coughed out a response trying to save himself ''n-no, my apologies, Lord Ainz, I- I- I just felt like I was not worthy to gaze upon your magnificent form''

''It's quite alright, now I will repeat myself, raise your head'' said Ainz, Lucius immediately did so ''now, tell me Lucius, do you think I am like your previous master, do you think I am fool?''

''N-no milord, but please explain, I do not think highly of the Dark Lord, since you defeated him, but I do not think he is a fool, but p-please explain to me, how do you think he's a fool?'' Lucius asked.

''Simple, he is a half blood is he not?'' Ainz asked, Lucius nodded ''as I understand it Half-Bloods were a group of people who were treated rather poorly by the Pure Bloods of your society, the ruling powers if I am correct?'' Lucius nodded again but he didn't see where this was going ''that proves how he is a fool, I see you do not understand so let me explain, simply put there are more of the under trodden and discriminated than there are of the leading class, there are more Muggleborns as you call them, Half-Blood, werewolves and other people then there are Pure Bloods, if Voldemort united them under one banner he'd have a bigger and more powerful force then he ended up having and he'd have probably conquered the world by now''

Lucius racked his brain, that couldn't be true could it? But he found as he tried to think of a way to prove that wrong he found himself agreeing with it, because it made so much sense, if you were a Mudblood, that was it, the only jobs you'd be able to hold down were those in lower class positions, even if they were more qualified than a Pure Blood they would get turned down for a Pure Blood or if a Pure Blood came wanting a Mudbloods job they would be fired instantly, there were no Mudbloods in the Ministry council nor had there ever been a Mudblood minister because they were seen as so low, Half-Bloods were given better treatment, but they were still limited quite a lot for being half muggle, they could get better jobs but were still held back, werewolves were easily given the worse treatment, given very few job opportunities and nobody wanted to associate with them, what his new master said made so much sense, it amazed him.

''But that's not important now'' Ainz spoke, snapping Lucius out of his thoughts ''you have done well, go you are excused''

''T-thank you Milord'' said Lucius snapping out of his daydream and quickly leaving.

''Insolent dog'' Albedo growled.

''Filthy human'' Demiurge spat ''though I must say your speech amazed me Milord, it was truly inspiring, I never realised all the possibilities you can do with the lower class''

''Thank you Demiurge, but that's not important for now, now since Sebas and Solution are inside the ministry we can continue with out plans'' said Ainz ''Solution sent me a message, she's met and befriended a young woman she thinks can help us, someone by the name Rita Skeeter''

Anyone seen the new Dragon Maid Yu-Gi-Oh cards, I agree with the the guy who created Miss Kobiyashi Dragon Maid, I need to make a deck out of them!

*yeah, its' been a while since I read the books, I tried looking up what the building was like but found nothing so lets just go with this.

**Solution has 5 extra job levels so we'll say those are actress, it would explain her amazing acting abilities in the first season where she pretended to be some spoilt noble woman.

***best way I could describe whatever they were doing to travel in the movies.