Memory of Chaos: Sebas Tian

Memory of Chaos: Sebas Tian was a character scenario released in Mass for the Dead, featuring the character Sebas Tian.

Episode 1: The Beginning Of The Day
The Great Tomb of Nazarick, having been attacked by a mysterious enemy, led the Pleiades, minus Narberal Gamma, to attend a meeting early in the morning hosted by Sebas Tian. In addition to inspecting the people and equipment, the butler reminds them that the group should engage in Crack monitoring work and deal with any problems. After that, is finished, when they have time, they should do a mock battle. Additionally they should clean all floors and assist the Floor Guardians as the number of general maids is not still not enough to clean the damage on the floors.

And most importantly he emphasizes that the maids show the spirit of "hospitality." The Pleiades are also told that if they receive a separate order from Momonga or the Guardians, they should treat it with the highest priority. As for any unexpected situations, they are to report it immediately given the state of emergency the dungeon is currently facing.

The butler then uses a mantra he learned from Lupusregina Beta "Ho-Ren-So," underlining what they should do if they encounter anything unexpected. From reporting the situation calmly, contacting their superiors and consulting with others before making any arbitrary decisions. The maids are not alone in this ordeal and he expects them to work as a team which is important so they can cooperate with each other on missions. In the current situation while it's true that they have to do more work than before——- they should try accommodating their time and skills to show off their skills as maids for the glory of Supreme One and Great Tomb of Nazarick. That being all for his meeting Sebas Tian splits the Pleiades into two groups: Entoma Vasilissa Zeta, CZ2I28 Delta, and Solution Epsilon are excused to return to their duties to begin cleaning the floor. However Yuri Alpha and Lupusregina Beta are pulled aside by the butler.

As Sebas Tian mentioned a little earlier, there are a wide variety of tasks that must be done. Sebas Tian tells them that his original plan on splitting the maids into two groups was for the convenience of handing, but since one of the groups is composed of only a duo due to scheduling so he intends to divide the groups based on the balance between the amount of work and everyone's abilities. He wants to know their opinions asking if having only two people is sufficient. In Yuri's opinion, while there is certainly many things to do, she feels that it is their duty to work for Nazarick and thus believes that the two can manage even if there is some difficulty. Sebas Tian is more than willing to oblige her, but reminds Yuri that not everyone else can keep up with her pace. But Yuri states it will be no issue. He then turns to Lupusregina for her input who declares that she will do her best. Still for their hard work, Sebas Tian apologizes for the work load as it must be troublesome nonetheless. The two maids however insist he not worry as they prefer to keep busy. Though Sebas Tian was relieved to hear those words and while it seems to be tedious to him, he asks them let him know of any issues as soon as possible. Despite their concerns Sebas Tian is still a little worried about their tasks and the possibility that some things might be neglected. However realizing that if he kept helping them carelessly, it stunt their growth which would be against Momonga's order to not to interfere and only observe.

On the next topic, Sebas Tian directs his attention to Lupusregina again, as he wanted to confirm one more thing. First of all, there will be a defense meeting by Albedo and Demiurge scheduled for today. The maid that will be on standby will be Lupusregina. Lupusregina admits that she will be observing the meeting between the two Guardians who will be discussing the dungeon's defense and expects it will be a heated one. She thinks Sebas Tian does not want her not to get involved in the talk and to not disturb the flow of discussion. Sebas Tian states that to be correct, but also something else he expects. Unsure what he is referring Yuri states that Lupusregina is expected to serve hospitality and comfort to the two Floor Guardians as per her duty as a maid.

While these things are overlooked in such emergencies, Sebas Tian feels that right now several members of their home need some peace to allow themselves to heal from the trauma. Like with Shizu who was given a pet Spear Needle by Momonga to assist her in he mental recovery, the same applies to Albedo and Demiurge. No matter how talented they are, they have never faced such an emergency in Nazarick. And while they pretend to be calm, there must be some inner turmoil in their hearts but are probably disguising it so as not inconvenience Momonga.

In other words, it may be necessary to help others who had been revived to regain their mental stability as part of Nazarick reconstruction project. Lupusregina understanding her role has importance, responds that she will show the two her abilities as the best serving maid. Yuri curious asks if the other maid can demonstrate this. Lupusregina boasts that she knows a thing about serving tea, as she watched the Supreme Beings during their tea sessions so she plans on replicating the act with the Guardians. The idea is praised by Sebas Tian to be a good idea as it might produce a positive effect on the Floor Guardians hearts. Lupusregina recalling the fragrant tea poured into a neat cup to colorful cakes lined up on a stand, is adamant that the display will heal Albedo and Demiurge of their worries. If she needs help, Yuri offers to assist her, but Lupsregina tells her that she will be fine and asks Yuri if there is anything that she needs to be done.

Taking her word, Yuri informs the butler and the other maid the the protagonist will be returning temporally to the dungeon soon and it would be best to greet him when he arrives. Additionally she has a mission to remove the roof tiles that she has been planning to do for some time. Seeing that her mission to attend to the Floor Guardians takes precedence, Lupusregina tries to excuse herself, feeling that the protagonist will forgive her for not being present on his return. Though she is convinced to stay by butler who asks her to prioritize his welcome since the homunculus is like family to them. Sebas Tian also has something for Lupusregina to consider when she is serving the Floor Guardians on her shift in that she should think about doing her best which the maid agrees that she will. That being said the two maids then resume their work to clean the floor.

Episode 2: Payment
When the sun shines overhead outside Nazarick——Sebas, who was standing by Momonga, gently left his seat and headed to the kitchen so as not to disturb his thoughts. Elsewhere, on the 9th Floor Lupusregina is pushing a trolley complete with a tea pot and cakes for her charges Albedo and Demiurge's defense strategy meeting. While humming to herself, she gets a surprises encounter with Sebas Tian who is pleased to see her hard at work.

Lupusregina seeing him present asks him to quiz her to see if she is ready for her task. Giving into her persistence she asks her the reason for serving tea at the meeting. The maid states that while serving tea to two people who are not thirsty can be a nuisance it's a terrible wasteful act for two rational people it is like an offering to have a relaxing moment, or something. If the meaning of serving is hospitality and healing, then serving tea is an extension of that. Her answer is deemed acceptable by Sebas Tian. Lupusregina grinning at her success then as Sebas Tian if he came all the way down from Momonga's side to see her. It was actually her humming that drew Sebas Tian while he was walking. Lupusregina apologizes thinking it was distracting, but Sebas Tian states that it shows she is taking her role as a waitperson with a heart, since tea prepared with a cheerful feeling will surely brighten the feelings of the drinker and displays the important spirit of "hospitality". Believing that she should get back to task, Lupusregina and Sebas Tian separate.

In a room on the 9th Floor, Albedo and Demiurge are debating on defense plan for the dungeon. Demiurge believes that they are dealing with a devious enemy as it has refrained from launching a second attack on Nazarick. Though Albedo believes that the lack of a second attack does not necessarily mean intelligence, as it could be that the enemy is unaware of its victims' resurrections. If the enemy learned that they were still alive it would have sent another attack on them by now. Demiurge thinks that Albedo is suggesting that the enemy is careless, but still thinks that they should be wary as the enemy once overtook them and might try so again. The Overseer Guardian unfortunately notes that there is a shortage of resources. It also would not hurt to have more evidence that there is an enemy, as then their strategy can be narrowed down more efficiently.

Demiurge decides that it would be best to stop looking backwards as natural disasters and other transcendental events are not on the agenda today. They have too many theories and are stumped so they should try to do their best to lighten their master's efforts as much as possible. Before they can continue, Lupusregina comes in apologizes for the interruption. Albedo thinks she came just in time as she and Demiurge could use a distraction. Lupusregina offers the two cups of tea for the two. After pouring them, Lupusregina departs but promises to be back to refill their cups when they are done.

Demiurge muses to Albedo that she liked tea, recalling that she held a lot of tea parties before. Albedo caught up in the scent of her cup savors the black tea, and remembers a time when she, Shalltear and Aura used to gather before the abominable Crack appeared. Noticing that her passion in her eyes returned, Albedo and Demiurge decide to resume their work to continue to rebuild Nazarick.

After finishing waiting both Floor Guardians, Lupusregina who left the room suddenly noticed "an hourglass" placed on the cart. Wondering how it got there she surmises that Sebas Tian put it there when they met up. Meanwhile, at that time, Sebas while preparing a new pot of hot water, noting that Lupusregina failed to notice the hourglass he placed on the trolley. He had been testing her in his goal to eliminate the mistakes of the Pleiades, so he adjusted the arrangement of the tea set for the better.

Episode 3: Deputy Assistant Diplomat
Before Momonga, the supreme ruler of the Nazarick, the protagonist kneels upon his return from the outside world. After listening to the homunculus's report Momonga notes that the protagonist actions in making a name for himself and becoming an adventurer was logical. Thanking the protagonist for his loyalty, Momonga turns to Sebas Tian who he gives the report of the protagonist's information. Momonga want it scrutinize by Albedo. At the moment she appears to be occupied with her meeting with Demiurge. Sebas Tian asks if he should fetch her, but Momonga decides not as it can wait and retires to his chambers.

The protagonist and Sebas Tian are left alone. Before the protagonist can speak Sebas Tian tells his work is appreciated and asks if he will be taking a break. The homunculus states that he wishes to return to the library so he can read some of the books there to prepare for his next mission. Seeing his enthusiasm, Sebas Tian tells the protagonist not to overdo working too hard. Before the homunculus leaves, he thanks the butler for welcoming him back, which Sebas Tian states that it's normal to welcome those he considers family back to their home.

The butler walking through the corridors comments to himself that the survey of the outside world is proceeding. Going by the reports from Narberal Gamma, the influence of the Cracks is also appearing the outside Nazarick. Though he wonders if the protagonist's plan in making a name for himself and gaining trust of those in power is acceptable as a person like the protagonist would still need some background. But since the homunculus stays in the Ashurbanipal he is probably using the knowledge to his advantage.

Yuri approaches the butler reporting that she welcomed the protagonist back to the dungeon. Sebas Tian thanks Yuri for her hard work and ask how the the tile removal work finish smoothly. The maid reports that she was able to finish everything I could do within the set work time without any problems. Yuri then politely excuses herself. As she leaves Sebas Tia notices that she was carrying a jug of water, a hot towel and dirty clothes as part of showing the protagonist hospitality and is glad she is displaying the characteristics of a professional maid.

After Yuri left he notes that a small petal fell from the tray. Picking it up he deduces that it was from a flower that was stuck to the dirty clothes of protagonist's which Yuri was carrying away. While it's a small flower, he finds it beautiful and an idea blooms in his mind. Back in Ashurbanipal, the protagonist was busy reading his books when he get a visit from Entoma. She was told by Sebas that he needed some help in locating a book and offers to help organize the books for him by using her insect summons.

Trivia

 * Presumably this character scenario, among others, was made available when Mass for the Dead was released to the public.