Sunday, May 20, 2018

Overlord Volume 13 Epilogue


Epilogue







Things became simple after the Sorcerer King’s victory. The demihumans had already lost the will to fight, so all that was left was to mop them up. There were practically no casualties on the side of Holy Kingdom, but the ground was littered with demihuman corpses.
Now that the enemy general Jaldabaoth had been defeated, nobody could stand in the way of the Holy Kingdom Liberation Army.
Recapturing the city of Prart and the capital city of Hoburns was practically instantaneous.
It would take a while longer to free the city of Rimun, which was further west, and there were still people suffering in villages which had been converted to detention camps, but this was already a big step.
The liberated capital was filled with joyous sounds, and their ardor had not abated even after a whole day. In fact, it actually grew livelier.
However, the brass ― Neia included ― knew that there was still a veritable mountain of problems to be dealt with.
The first issue was food. The demihumans had eaten everything and caused a shortage of food. It would surely hamper the progress of the Holy Kingdom in the future.
The next was the people who had died. Losses in the workforce could be replaced. However, if the deceased were skilled craftsmen, scholars, or people who might one day become them, then the loss of knowledge would be a fatal blow to the nation.
And then there was the matter of resources. The demihumans had plundered and destroyed many things, and rebuilding all of them would take a lot of resources.
Finally, there was the matter of time. The demihumans had taken a full two seasons during their invasion, and they would need to work twice as hard to make up for the loss.
And of course, there might be demihumans lurking within the Holy Kingdom. They would need to be rooted out and exterminated.
The location of most of the loot taken by the demihumans ― valuables and magic items ― was unknown. The demihumans all had separate cultures of their own, so adorning themselves with precious metals and collecting human wealth was hardly a strange thing, However, the strange thing was that there were no clues at all as to where those things had been taken. That was because they had been completely unable to track the enemy’s transport units.
Still, however many problems lay ahead of them, there would be people who felt that it would be fine if they could lose themselves in frank and honest revelry. They would need a short break before the painful days to come, and Neia agreed on that point as well.
However, she could not do that today. She could not lose herself in celebration on this day.
The reason for that was because it was a day of parting.
It was a very sad day.
There was a lone carriage stopped in front of the royal capital’s main gate, on the eastern side of the city. In contrast to the carriage’s plain exterior, Neia knew that its interior was lavishly and meticulously fitted, and its performance was also excellent. In particular, its seats did not hurt the bottom even after long periods spent sitting on them.
Indeed.
It was the carriage Neia had been allowed to share with the Sorcerer King when he had come to the Holy Kingdom.
In other words, today was the day when the Sorcerer King would leave the Holy Kingdom and return to his own country.
Originally, it would not have been a surprise to see a carriage of the Sorcerous Kingdom surrounded by demihumans. The Sorcerer King had united the Abelion Hills and brought many of the demihumans under his banner for the battle with Jaldabaoth. That said, there were none of them in sight, because the Sorcerer King had allowed them all to return to the hills.
This was not a matter of the past few days. He had let them return after the final battle with Jaldabaoth had ended.
When she had asked the reason for that, she had received the answer, “You must hate being around the demihumans, don’t you?” Such was his sympathy for the people of the Holy Kingdom.
Neia was deeply moved.
He had considered the mental state of the Holy Kingdom and let his own soldiers return home, saying that they would travel in the company of the soldiers of the Holy Kingdom, who were from another nation. This was by no means ordinary behavior for the ruler of a nation.
Indeed, unless it were the King of Kings ― the magnanimous Sorcerer King.
Neia’s group of like-minded supporters were also deeply moved.
Therefore, when Neia and her comrades had taken it upon themselves to become the Sorcerer King’s honor guard, nobody could bring themselves to protest. Of course, there was almost no more fighting, so for the most part they simply moved with the Sorcerer King, but the faces of her comrades were still fresh in Neia’s memories.
She remembered their joy at being able to walk with the person who had saved them, their pride at being able to accompany the hero who had defeated Jaldabaoth, and then the bliss of being allowed to stand by the side of the king they so admired. Their faces all blended these differing emotions.
They were nowhere in sight today.
All she could see were the walls and the main gate of the Holy Kingdom’s capital, and then the street leading to Prart ― which continued on to the Sorcerous Kingdom.
Are you going back today, Your Majesty? The people are all abuzz with joy after the liberation of the royal capital. I feel it would not be out of place to have Your Majesty join us for the next few days, in a thanksgiving festival for the person who was the biggest contributor towards taking back the capital within a few days...”
She had asked that question several times in the past. She would probably get the answer she knew she would receive, that he was heading home. Even so, she still had to ask it again. It was probably the work of Neia’s feminine side.
Ahh, I’ll be returning to the Sorcerous Kingdom today. I’m not confident in my ability to deal with ceremonies.”
As the Sorcerer King muttered to himself, he made a very exaggerated movement, like a comical shrugging of his shoulders, perhaps because he knew Neia would feel distressed if she took his words to heart.
Surely you jest, Your Majesty.”
Umu, well, yes I was, I was just kidding. Yes, kidding… In truth, I’ve done everything I came here to do. Thus, there is no need for me to stay here. I also need to guide the development of the Sorcerous Kingdom, in my capacity as its king. If I leave the throne for long, my Prime Minister Albedo will scold me.”
Neia’s mind conjured up the visage of the world class beauty she had seen but once. She was a woman whose beauty made her unforgettable.
Surely she can’t be that scary when she gets mad… or is she scary when she gets mad because she’s beautiful? While I don’t think that’s what His Majesty meant, it’s a little hard to imagine someone as pretty as that getting angry. Still… I’m envious…
Being allowed to speak to him like that, because she was close to him, was something that Neia desperately wanted, yet could not ask for, which made her very envious. How happy would Neia be if she heard the Sorcerer King she so respected tell others Neia will scold me or something like that?
Is that so… still, it is a shame that there’s nobody to send off Your Majesty, given that you saved this nation.”
The Sorcerer King’s decision to go had been a sudden thing. The fact that there was nobody to send him off told a sad and lonely story.
I already told Prince Caspond that it would be troublesome if the festival was too lavish. This nation will be facing a lot of difficulties from now on. Rather than waste resources and manpower on sending me off, I’d rather have them use it on rebuilding the country.”
Your Majesty…”
Why did he have to go back?
If she clung to his feet and made a big scene of weeping, she could probably delay his return to his nation by a week.
While she keenly felt the desire to do so, she bore with it. She could not act spoilt around the most merciful Sorcerer King.
Ah, it’s not because I want to act like some kind of big shot, uh, it’s just that this country really has nothing left, yes… like wealth. While I thought that asking them to leave a bit more might be good… What I mean to say is, ah yes, I would like you all to not mind me and keep working hard. Also... look, the stability of your country will be good for the Sorcerous Kingdom too, as neighbors. There’ll be trade between us and so on in the future, yes.”
So he had sensed what Neia was thinking, and he was fumbling to comfort her. While he was typically very cool and stylish, he sometimes spoke in a way that made her worry for him.
Thank you very much, Your Majesty.”
Oh? Hm, don’t, don’t worry about it. I came to this country for Jaldabaoth’s maids, after all. And now―” The Sorcerer King patted Shizu ― who had been standing beside him all this time, as though she were trying to mask her presence ― on the back. “―And now I have them, so it was worth coming to this country.”
Neia felt it was a little embarrassing that the Holy Kingdom could not give the Sorcerer King anything.
The Sorcerer King had gained Shizu ― the maid demon ― with his own strength. Neia and everyone who shared her beliefs felt the same way.
There had been discussions about what they would give to him, but someone had mentioned that since he was a king, having someone who did not represent the country giving him a present would instead be very rude, and so the plan had fallen through.
At the very least, Neia had hoped that Caspond would make some concessions on a national level, or sign a treaty which was unfavorable to the Holy Kingdom.
...If you so desire, I can resurrect your parents with a grand spell that can only be used once every year, you know?”
Thank you very much, Your Majesty, but ― there is no need for that.”
During the liberation of the capital city, one of the prisoners had witnessed Neia’s mother fall in battle. She had heard of her mother’s valiant last stand from him. Surely she would not be angry even if she was not resurrected.
In addition, it was said that resurrection spells required extremely valuable materials as a material component, and Neia would be hard-pressed to afford those. Perhaps the most merciful Sorcerer King might supply them for free, but she could not keep relying on the Sorcerer King’s largesse for her own sake.
However, it would seem the demihumans had disposed of the corpse, so she could not even bid her a final farewell, which was quite sad.
Talking for too long will only make the parting hurt more. I ought to be going soon. Shizu, is there anything you want to tell Miss Baraja?”
...Bye.”
Alright! Goodbye!”
Shizu extended a hand to Neia, who shook it.
And then, the two of them let go without any further ado.
...Are the two of you alright with this?”
...It’ll be… fine.”
Yes, Your Majesty.”
I see. Then ― we’re going, Shizu.”
As the Sorcerer King put one foot on the step leading up to his carriage, he turned back to address Neia.
...This country will experience many difficulties in the future, but… I’m sure you’ll be able to work hard and pull through it. I hope to see you again.”
Yes!”
Just as the Sorcerer King was about to enter his carriage, Neia looked at his back and could not stop herself from shouting:
Majesty! Your Majesty!”
The Sorcerer King paused on the step of his carriage and looked back. Neia gulped, worked up her courage, and asked in a trembling voice:
Ah, excuse me! Could I, could I call you Ainz-sama!?”
The cheek of her. Surely she, as a commoner from another nation, would be scolded for daring to address him in such a familiar fashion.
...Eh? Ahh, yes, you may… call me anything you want.”
Thank you very much.”
She bowed deeply to the magnanimous king of another nation, and by the time she raised her head, it was Shizu’s turn to board the carriage.
Take care, Shizu-sempai!”
Mm!”
Shizu stuck out her thumb, and then she vanished into the carriage.
Perhaps it had sensed the two of them had boarded, but the horse whinnied and trotted off.
“―Then, Your Majesty!”
As she watched the carriage move off, Neia could no longer hide her tears as she shouted:
Long live His Majesty the Sorcerer King!”
She was not the only one shouting at the top of her voice.
There was more than one gate in the royal capital. Her fellow believers had used the other gates and secretly gathered so they could pop up outside the gate to loudly wish the Sorcerer King well.
Long may he live!”
Long may he live!”
Long may he live!”
At the same time, they scattered the flowers they had struggled so hard to collect.
The carriage carried on amidst all this.
It was hardly a fitting send off for the man who had saved the Holy Kingdom. Even so, it was the best effort from Neia and the people who understood how she felt.
The carriage shrank in her tear-dimmed vision.
Neia sobbed.
She felt so lonely now.
She wanted the Sorcerer King and Shizu to ask “Would you like to come to the Sorcerous Kingdom?” If they had asked that, Neia might have abandoned everything to go with them.
But they had not.
She hated it.
In the end, Neia had been nothing more than a squire for his brief stay in this country.
All manner of negative emotions roiled up inside her.
However ― that was wrong.
In Neia’s ears echoed the words which the Sorcerer King had said.
...This country will experience many difficulties in the future, but… I’m sure you’ll be able to work hard and pull through it. I hope to see you again.
In other words, he had expectations for Neia.
Something like, though the Holy Kingdom is in chaos, I’m sure Neia can pull the country together, or something.
It had felt like a long time, but also a very short time, but it had changed her life tremendously ― and now it was over. However, this was only the beginning. There were many things she had to do.
For starters, she had to repay the Sorcerer King’s kindness with her actions.
Then, she would need to rebuild this country. Justice and evil. Neia had never really understood what those two words meant, but now she could hold her chest high and answer.
The Sorcerer King was justice, she would say. And being weak was a sin. The important thing was to work hard to be strong, and so on.
Neia had to spread the truths she had learned throughout the Holy Kingdom.
Baraja-sama, please wipe your tears.”
It was Beldran.
At a closer look, his eyes were also red. Perhaps he had wiped his own tears before coming to Neia’s side, but his voice was still trembling, so he had clearly wept recently.
Ahh…”
Neia forcefully wiped her tears away, just like how Shizu had first wiped her face.
Baraja-sama. The people who witnessed that battle all want to hear about the Sorcerer King. Many more have come with their families in tow.”
I understand. We’ll tell them that His Majesty ― Ainz-sama is a truly noble king, and also about Shizu.”
Neia looked straight ahead.
Goodbyes really are depressing. However ― Everyone! Let’s go! Let us spread the truth ― that His Majesty is justice ― to more people!”
“―Ohhhh!”
Over 3,000 people shouted in unison, and then they fell into step behind Neia.


***


The carriage moved on.
The long project was finally over. Ainz had never experienced it himself, but this must have been what it felt like to be an expatriate. Even if he had returned to Nazarick from time to time, this might have been the first time he had been away from it for so long.
He had thrown the matter of ruling the demihumans of the Abelion Hills to Albedo, and he had handed the entirety of the Holy Kingdom’s future affairs to Demiurge.
In other words, Ainz had taken the weight off his shoulders. He sighed, subtly enough that Shizu ― who was sitting opposite him ― did not notice. While he had switched Demiurge’s script to easy mode halfway through, the fatigue from all the complicated events until that point had not yet been fully eliminated. However, he did feel the sense of relaxation which came from solving a previously insoluble problem.
That said, after returning to Nazarick ― E-Rantel, rather ― he would need to carefully and slowly take care of the work he had put off for the past two seasons. Once, he had put his stamp on documents in a slapdash manner, trusting that Albedo had already looked them over, only to be told, “Truly, only Ainz-sama could make decisions so swiftly. I am filled with respect.” Ainz had wondered whether that assessment of him was sarcastic or not.
Indeed. It was not because he had work waiting for him that he had not used Gate」 ― which could take him back in an instant.
Definitely not.
There were ways to teleport to places one had not seen before, but it was still too early for that. It would do no good to show his hand. Of course, the Hanzo on the carriage had said nothing, and the anti-divination spell he had cast had not been triggered. It was a clear sign that nobody was monitoring Ainz and the others, but the opposition might be using methods which Ainz did not know about.
Since there’s time, I can wait until we reach a more sheltered place to cast the teleportation spell, Ainz thought.
Indeed. It was definitely not because he wanted to keep away from those documents he could not understand no matter how many times he read them.
Still, if there was a problem―
Shizu hasn’t said anything since she got on the carriage...
Neia had been that way too, but he always felt restless when he shared a carriage with someone else and they remained quiet. He could casually mention something if the other party were a man, but he would have to watch his words since she was female.
Can’t you say something, Shizu? That thought had been in Ainz’s mind ever since the beginning. Regretfully, it did not seem like it would be happening anytime soon. Finally, Ainz was no longer able to bear the silence, and after preparing himself for the worst, he spoke.
Shizu, how do you feel about leaving Nazarick to work on your own? Do you have any questions or suggestions for the future?”
He would start by listening to a report from his subordinate, who had been busy with work when she had been sent out for an errand.
While he was not good at speaking to women, it was fine when he imagined them as female coworkers.
...I think… worked hard.”
Is that so? You have worked very hard.”
That was the end of the conversation. It was dead and gone.
Even if he waited a little longer, he ought not to expect Shizu to carry on.
Once the words “worked hard” were mentioned, it was very difficult to continue on from there. She had not answered the question about having any questions or future suggestions.
That said, these thoughts of his were merely the shallow contemplations of a superior. He ought to be thinking, Since she worked hard, all I have to do is wait for the results. There were also benefits in doing so. That was because the implication was that nothing had happened which might cause a problem or become an issue.
However, Shizu continued speaking.
...It’s hard to think on your own and then take action…”
Indeed, that is the case.”
Shizu had been working in Nazarick all this time, and all she had done was receive instructions and carry them out. However, he had only given her rough instructions this time, and then the actions she took based on the decisions she made within the scope of those instructions were her first task. For all he knew, that might have been too broad for her. Perhaps he should have started by giving her a simpler task, but Ainz also knew that Shizu had given him concrete results.
Still, it’s hardly unusual for the Pleiades to go outside for their work. The fact that the maid demons are now the Sorcerer King’s minions has spread from the Holy Kingdom to the other nations by now. In future, you may be given orders which result in you leading subordinates of your own for activities outside Nazarick. This was a good experience. But giving vague instructions was a bad idea. Just as I thought, the person giving orders has to make them clear―”
At this point, Ainz sensed that he was digging his own grave. As the pinnacle of Nazarick, Ainz was the most likely to give out orders.
I can’t possibly come up with concrete action plans. Or rather, if I come up with shallow plans, Albedo and Demiurge will frown on me!
“―should emphasize adapting to the situation, and come up with plans that give a certain degree of leeway. In the end, it’s still the person on the ground who knows best!”
...Yes. I learned a lot more compared to just following instructions.”
Ahh, indeed, just so. I understand how you feel very well.”
Ainz scratched his head as he nodded, but then as he realized the difference in competency between Shizu and himself ― whose nonexistent stomach ached when he had read Demiurge’s reports ― he wept softly in his heart.
Speaking of which,” Ainz decided to change the subject. If he went on, he might only end up shocking himself more. “It seems you and Miss Baraja got along very well. It felt like a shame that we had to part.”
...I was interested... in her…”
“―Really!? That’s wonderful!”
Ainz’s expression of joy was genuine.
Suzuki Satoru had not had children before, but he could understand how a parent felt when one heard that a child who had no friends had made friends for the first time.
Ah, I’m glad I resurrected her… hm? What does being interested mean… don’t tell me she’s not a friend, but more like a toy...
...Can I assume that you are friends?”
Shizu briefly bowed her head in thought, but in the end she replied with a “...yes.”
Ainz was filled with delight. However that explosion of joy was promptly negated.
While he was unhappy about that, the thought that this might be the first time someone from Nazarick had made a friend outside brought a trickle of joy to his heart.
Most of the people in Nazarick did not leave it, so they did not make friends outside. Perhaps if he let the other members go outside regularly, they would be able to make good friendships.
Ainz did not think that people with friends were superior to others. However, thinking that one did not need friends was also incorrect.
That said, it was always better to have the chance to make friends than not.
I had my friends from Ainz Ooal Gown. In that case, it might be good to let the other members go outside and give them free time to interact with others… especially Mare and Aura. No, it’s also possible that giving them all some time on their birthday is… umu.
Have you arranged to meet Neia again?”
...No… too far…”
Ahh! No need to worry about that. I’ve already marked this place as a teleport point. You can go and have fun whenever you want. Just use Gate. There’s no need to be shy. Mm.”
...If I’m free… please let me do so…”
That’s right! Free… I’ll give you lots of free time. I’ve been thinking about a holiday plan for some time now. I should give the Pleiades a vacation too. Wouldn’t it be good to go out and have fun with the others? I’ve arranged to have you placed under me, so it should be fine.”
Shizu thought briefly about it, and then shook her head.
...It’ll cause problems.”
Problems, you say…”
What does that mean? Problems for Neia? Or will it keep her from having fun with Neia? Or is it because the other members won’t approve...
Well, if it causes problems then it can’t be helped. You’ll have to go on your own, Shizu. Speaking of which, let me change the topic. Miss Baraja’s parents are both dead. Is that all right?”
Neia Baraja’s parents were both dead. If she had asked him, he felt that it would be alright to resurrect them. If doing so would make her even more grateful―
No, that’s not right.
Simply put, resurrecting Neia’s parents was not worth the cost of doing so. It was plain to see that Neia was sufficiently grateful to him. In that case, there was no need to continue scoring points with her. In addition, Wands of Resurrection were very expensive, so he wanted to save them, if possible. If Pestonya and the others were to use resurrection spells, then she would require gold coins or jewels or other valuables as part of the spell’s cost.
In truth, there were practically no benefits to be gained.
However, it would be a different matter if it were Shizu’s friend. I wouldn’t mind giving Shizu’s friend benefits like that.
Because she seemed close to Shizu, he had asked her questions ― both Neia as well as Shizu ― to judge their reactions.
..It’s all right… Special treatment isn’t good.”Really? It would make an excellent present… in that case… well, that’s it, then.”
In truth, resurrecting the dead ― especially incomplete corpses ― could prove very troublesome. There would be many people who would go How come you could do it for him and not for me? Also, it would be troublesome if he was asked to resurrect the Holy Queen. Granted, Demiurge could probably handle the situation if he did resurrect the Holy Queen, but the demerits outweighed the advantages.
If you want to play, how about reading that book? Would that be alright?”
...It’s fine… it’s in the Doctor’s room.”
Shizu possessed knowledge on all of Nazarick’s mechanisms. Leaving it be like that was too dangerous, and she would not have been able to leave Nazarick. Therefore he had used Control Amnesiaon her.
Shizu’s knowledge of those mechanisms had been part of the backstory her creator — a player — had made for her. While he did not know if the spell could work on such things, after casting it on her, he found that the spell worked as intended.
That was a technique Ainz had developed after repeated experiments on a guinea pig he had obtained. It felt like he could do incredible things once he mastered it.
The reason for that was because Ainz had the feeling he might be able to access the core of the NPCs. What exactly were the NPC backstories, the beginning of their memories? Still, that was simply wishful thinking on Ainz’s part, and it was very likely that they were completely unrelated. If he wanted to sort that out, he would need to further understand the spell, and understand everything to do with the human memory. In that case, he would need a lot of guinea pigs and decades to practice and research with, as well as preparing himself for the possibility that it might all be a waste of time.
Still, Shizu had currently been implanted with incorrect memories, so to some extent, she was a trap.
Anyone trying to use Shizu to enter Nazarick would have a very bad time in store for them.
The Doctor… hm? Can those Shizus move?”
...If the time comes.”
Aren’t they just mechanisms, then? Ainz wanted to say that, but he did not. It was just like how Santa Claus’s true identity was hidden under a veil of mystery.
While Suzuki Satoru did not remember him ever visiting, he had come to visit in YGGDRASIL―
Although, they were actually the devs.”
As Ainz laughed forlornly, he noticed Shizu looking intently at him, and so he said, “I was just talking to myself.”
...Your Majesty.”
Hm?”
...Your Majesty.”
...What is it, Shizu?”
She had addressed him by his name in the past, but now she had suddenly switched to using his formal address. That slightly ― or rather, greatly ― disturbed Ainz.
...Been too familiar all this time… is that how it was?”
What, what are you saying? I’d feel sad if you called me Your Majesty. Ainz-sama will do. Frankly speaking, you don’t even need the -sama. How about Ainz-san?”
...That would be rude. I’d get scolded.”
..Oh, I see. Well, you don’t need to call me Your Majesty, at least.”
...Got it.”
Oh yes, how about the runecraft thing that I told you about over the Message?”
...I tried.”
I see…”
It would seem it had not gone well. Still, it ought not to be a problem even if it failed.
Still, maybe I should wait to return the items I lent, including that bow Ainz mused idly as he watched Shizu.
When he had left, he had shared his carriage with a girl who kept glaring at him. On his way back, it was a girl with a blank face. Both of them were unique in their own way.
As Ainz thought about this, he smiled.


***


Caspond looked outside from the deepest part of the royal palace ― the Holy King’s chambers.
His coronation would be in a few days. Therefore, he had come to this empty room ― including the break room beside this one ― to calm his thoughts.
The first person who would complain, and who would not mind her words was Remedios. She was currently meditating in her home. No, it would not be right to say she was meditating. Rather, she was gathering her strength at home. That was because he intended to have her find any demihumans that were still hiding within the Holy Kingdom and root them out.
That said, he had still moved to the Holy King’s room before the coronation had finished. This was a very good reason for Caspond’s enemies to attack him. He had insisted on doing so even though he knew that because the power struggles had already begun.
The aim was to establish the facts before the anti-Caspond nobles could say anything. Given that Caspond did not quite understand noble society, the ability to tell friend from foe was quite convenient. That too was part of the plan.
...I’m sure some of the nobles must be unhappy by how I took the throne without making arrangements with the other nobles. That’s particularly true for the Southerners ― the ones which he did not oppress. In that case, what will the Northerners I fought with think if I listened to them…”
They would surely be unhappy, and become a major divisive factor. That way, the plan to divide the country in two will be complete.”
Caspond’s self-directed mutterings received an answer.
It was a gentle voice that seemed to seep into the heart. It belonged to the entity which was Caspond’s superior.
Caspond immediately turned and knelt to the speaker. He bowed, and then raised his head.
I bid you welcome, Demiurge-sama.”
He was not wearing his mask, and he had not changed his appearance before showing up. In other words, he was certain that this place was safe.
I am here in order to move items back to Nazarick. Are there any problems?”
None at all. Everything has gone as you have planned, Demiurge-sama.”
Caspond smiled, and Demiurge returned it.
While there were some things which were beyond my expectations, the first phase of the plan has concluded without any problems, thanks to Ainz-sama’s actions. I look forward to your good performance in the future.”
Caspond’s head was bowed, but he knew those words were not true.
Demiurge expected nothing of him. However, if he was about to jump the rails which had been laid for him, he would immediately jump in to correct the plan and keep it on track.
He ought to have prepared several plans for revealing Caspond’s true identity. His instructions had included several items which made him wonder why he had to do them. Those must have been intended to prepare for that moment.
The first phase of the plan was to bring the Abelion Hills and the demihumans under the sway of the Sorcerous Kingdom. Before that, they would exterminate the troublesome species and then plant the seeds of a conflict between the Northern and Southern Holy Kingdom.
After that, Caspond would be in charge of the second phase, which was to bring North and South into opposition, and then conflict.
The final, third phase would be to have the Sorcerous Kingdom step in to take over everything.
... I have a question regarding the item needed for that, which would be my corpse. Will you keep it here?”
There is no need for that. It has already been brought to Nazarick. When it is necessary for the plan, it can be brought here.”
The true Caspond’s body was wrapped in an item known as a Shroud of Sleep, and it had apparently been brought to Nazarick.
This magic item could arrest the decay of a corpse. He had been neatly killed with instant death magic upon capture, and his body had been preserved before rigor mortis could set in. If one touched it, one could still feel traces of his body heat. With that corpse, one would simply assume he had died all of a sudden.
Allow me to verify something. Do you understand what you ought to do, as Holy King?”
Yes. In order to make this a country worthy of Ainz-sama, I must make it prosperous.”
Mm, just so. However, you must keep the people unhappy. After all, dissatisfaction is the best spice to welcome a new king.”
Yes,“ Doppel-Caspond replied. Then he asked Demiurge about a problem that had not been described in his plan.
Speaking of which, what should we do about that girl?”
That was all Demiurge needed to realize who Doppel-Caspond was talking about, and for the first time his smile came from the heart.
I once used the word ‘unfathomable’ to describe Ainz-sama… indeed, that is the case. Ainz-sama has prepared an excellent pawn for me. Her existence has cut years off my plan.”
Doppel-Caspond had the feeling that Demiurge’s eyes ― he could not tell exactly where he was looking ― had suddenly moved. They seemed to be looking at the wall. And over there is… on that topic Caspond remembered that it was the main gate of the capital.
While he had said he wanted to enthrall humans to his side… to think he could actually make a girl like that in such a staunchly religious country. Although, I have no idea why he said it would be fine to kill even a girl to whom he had lent a weapon. No doubt it must have been to force her into the appropriate mental state.”
Demiurge seemed to be in a very good mood, and he did not seem to be telling this to anyone in particular. Caspond merely waited in silence for Demiurge to turn his attention back to himself.
The instruction to help that girl was truly the right answer. No, if it were Ainz-sama, he would surely be able to correct anything that I did. While he did say in the past that he planned to introduce flaws into the plan to test my adaptability, to think he had laid such cunning plans… he is truly the one who united the Supreme Beings. Every time, he shows me how inferior I am compared to him… Kuku, what a cruel master he is.”
Demiurge seemed profoundly moved as he shook his head, and the interior of the room was silent. Finally, Demiurge adjusted his collar, as if to bleed off the last of his excitement, and then tightened his tie.
Support anything Neia Baraja does with everything your position affords you. Do so in the name of giving thanks to Ainz-sama. That ought to further accelerate the conflict between North and South… I will soon hand you plans on what to do if someone tries to interfere with that girl. Until then, act as we have discussed.”
Yes! ...But what will become of that girl? Do you intend to make her the next Holy King?”
In that case, he would need to make the appropriate preparations. That said, Demiurge had said he would be giving him exact instructions, so it would be best to do as he was told.
That is not a bad idea, but it would be better to give her another mission. While there is no telling if Ainz-sama wishes to be regarded as a god, if he does intend that, then it would be better to prepare for it. The experiment of worshipping Ainz-sama as a god will surely be useful in that case.”
Yes!”
Now then, is there anything else you would like to take this chance to verify?”
Yes. It concerns that woman who is no longer necessary, Remedios Custodio. While the original plan was to have her run around as needed, would it not be better to kill her off?”
No, just keep her alive and let her become a scapegoat for the nobles’ dissatisfaction. That was why I said she was the only one who was not to be killed during our first encounter. Transfer her to another post. Let the Vice-Captain become the Captain of the Paladin Corps and then make use of him. He can be put to meaningful work.”
I understand!”
Deal with her when the conflict becomes evident.”
After Doppel-Caspond showing that he understood, Demiurge indicated that the conversation was over, and vanished with Greater Teleportation.
The demon hiding in his shadow, and the Hanzo that Caspond could never defeat no matter what he tried were still at his disposal.
Doppel-Caspond rose to his feet and looked outside the window again.
While he could only see the courtyard, he imagined he could see the revelling people throughout the city. After that, he laughed mockingly.
“―Enjoy the taste of happiness for a while longer, my people.”


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    1. She (Neia) will be elevated to high priestess of a new religion worship of ainz ( as she has a special skull of talking to others ) whether if she will be the only king depends on what the ministers ( floor guardians ) thinks and her own abilities . Anyway her religion will be a force in it's self . Plus Ainz looks is very close to the death God of the most powerful kingdom in this planet and it will tear that kingdom apart whether the higher ups want to admit a not LMAO .

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    2. What even Demiurge has not realized is that a new religion will be critical in the future. Neia's religion is antithetical to the Theocracy's, yes, but the Order of Ainz has a far stronger backer.

      Which is important because taking down one country at a time will be seen as the Sorcerers Kingdom toppling nearby powers to take their land. As Jircniv said, "even I can see through this plan... but it doesn't matter, which nation will fall at the end of it?"

      But did Jircniv foresee a new religon popping up - one which sweeps the nearby religious nations AND the demihuman nations? Surely not. Ainz may regularly chide himself but perhaps he truly does have a 10,000 year plan.

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    3. when was it mentioned that ainz have 10,000 years plan ?

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    4. It was mentioned after the empire vassalage. Demiurge went to talk with Ainz and he was surprised of how Ainz had managed the empire and ask him how far have he seen things. Which he said 10,000 years on a blunder

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    5. he actually said a guild name called mile millenium, and demiurge mistook it

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    6. No, he was thinking of that guild and then thought of a tortoise and how they live:
      "... Ten thousand years."
      And then Demi assumed he was answering his question.

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    7. Actually it took place in dwarven kingdom. When Ainz managed to recruit the dwarves. And yes it was a misinterpretation, Ainz simply recalled a name of a guild, whose name meant 1000 years named after a crane who was believed to live that length. Ainz then recalled that there was a belief that a tortoise could live far longer... 10,000 years. And he let that number escape his mouth.

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    8. If I remember the animal was a tortoise?

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  2. and in this moment.. Ainz didn't realized.. he dug his own grave deeper..

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    1. After he's conquered the planet and vanquished the very gods themselves, forging the sole religion on the ashes of the old world, after having established himself as the most frightening intellect the world has ever known:
      "ah shit I hope ppl don't notice im dumb"

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    2. lol I mean, you're not wrong though. Aside from Ainz having his goals to find other Players in the New World (which is confirmed to be impossible, I think) and ensuring the prosperity of Nazarick, there is not much to Ainz for the development of the story. ...that said, this way of thinking is probably more suited for when Nazarick has conquered everything in the New World, and not after Volume 13.

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    3. I think the surface plot would be how you said it zone i think the deeper one is to lead evrybody to a new era of peace and prosperity in which all will find peace like how we have better lives now than back then

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  3. Thank you Nigel-sama for all your hard work~ we have been blased yet again with fast traduction thanks to you!

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    1. God of Chins is there a volume(14)? i am wondering about that.
      sorry if you hate this question ^_^

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  4. Damm... what a twist turns of the events. Demiurge is really a smart-ass demon. His infiltration of a seed of discord to other countries is really unfathomable.
    That is indeed a grand plan. Sorcerous Kingdom would be known as Sorcerous Empire in invading and occupying the fallen filth Re-Estize Kingdom and Holy Roble Kingdom. Ones would be left in the map is the Agrand Alliance in the northwest of Re-Estize, south of Baharuth Empire the Dragonic Kingdom and south of Ainz' domain the dastard human supremacy religion Slane Theocracy.
    Eliminating that false religion would pave the way of Ainz dream adventurers venturing in the unknown for exploration, contact to other race, fight new monsters and gained untold treasure.

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    1. Don't forget the elves kingdom, which is nearly meet his own destruction against slaine theocracy. But the next volume will likely be a cooling down phase.
      But one thing I had in mind is the battle betwen shaltear against tsa. There's only small part of it on separate TL.
      And yes, one more thing. The best war of fight scene until now for me is the war betwen carne village and the first "idiot" prince, Barbro, which in the end Enri has made a full use of the artifact item "horn of goblin generals" which no one could make it in yggdrasil's time. Long live, Enri Emmot-sama.

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    2. I'm only estimating the countries seen on the map. The elven kingdom is just too far away as it lies in the southern border of Slane Theocracy which can't be seen off like that of Baharuth Empire eastern border where Ainz heard of another nation called Principality and from southwest of Dragonic Kingdom is the Beastman Kingdom which they often raided their neighbors for food and resources.
      About the elves part is ruled by a sadistic king which could be known inheriting past players or NPCs bloodline. An arrogant elven king which sought only for his own benefit in the likes of impregnating women and giving birth of a powerful heir to his. That part is which I like to see someday his distorted arrogant face smeared with bruises and blood from Aura and Mare. He'll be shocked but at the same carrying with that twisted arrogant personality would try off overwhelming them as his belief he's the most powerful like that of godkins from Black Scripture. Well only death lies to him if Ainz was there along with the twins. He would see only a guinea pig in front of him to try own gouging the life of an individual inheriting blood of former players and NPCs. Also he can't stand along such an adversary trying to do dirty things to his beloved friend's npcs which this twins see as his favorite the likes of his guild.

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    3. Imagine if the Theocracy faces a threat in the form of a rival religion (Church of Ainz) led by Baraja spreading throughout its lands after having become the chief religion of the Northern Holy Kingdom.

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    4. John Doe the Theocracy itself has one of the six Gods which has a close resemblance to Ainz ( the death God ) go check out a rough pen of a future paragraph where their high priestess (one that isn't in the decision making sits ) investigating Ainz with a eight tier spell and triggered a defence from Ainz ( or the AI defence ) . The priestess herself prayed to Ainz ( her death God ) not to punish them , as she caught a short look at Ainz .
      Anyway it will will trigger a year in their own worshippers .

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    5. where can i read the rough pen??

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    6. Evan young where can I find that rough pen paragraph you speaking of?

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    7. Its the web novel, its kinda like the rough draft of the light novel

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    8. I wonder if ainz will get a power up from being worshiped as a god

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    9. To be honest, I doubt it. Unlike other LNs I have read like Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari, Overlord's "ending" is rather unpredictable because it has already fleshed out so much of Nazarick and the New World. I doubt the story will end with something like "a higher being has chosen this person and the whole dungeon to be transported to another world to save the world". So even if he gets worshipped as a god, I don't think he will get anything out of it game-wise, but rather more political-wise.

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  5. i honestly felt bad for Remedios. I mean she's an asshole but that's tolerable compared to the fate waiting for her.

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    1. She's a just another sow for Demiurge breeding project. Kukuku...

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    2. I feel sorry for the entire Kingdom. Man, all that suffering and poor Neia - her whole affection based on a lie.

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    3. As long as she dont discover it, its not a lie. hha

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    4. From my point or view Ainz didn't lie, he's making everything he can to gain power to protect Nazarick (his kids). He's doing his justice and that's what Neia really learned, weakness is sin, even if she finds out all was because of him, those statements would still be true.

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    5. Ikr , i hate her but the same time i feel bad for her fate in the future .

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    6. @Unknown It's not that he lied but that Neia's affection is based on it since Ainz is the the root of all that suffering in the first place. He presented himself as a saviour where in fact he is the opposite. I think he could've gone about this whole mess differently but it's probably because he has no clue what the Guardians are thinking and doing, since he has the utmost trust in them. Seem's like he's just winging it which most of the time looks to me as him being incompetent. Those statements are true to her (as you've said - he is doing HIS justice). Though, you could say that it is universally true if you look at it from the might-makes-right standpoint. That's what I don;t really like in any story - this absence of a higher principle where justice is universal. I would agree that in order to uphold our justice we need power but that doesn't necessarily make it good/right. Can it be called justice then?

      TL:DR I like the world building in this series.

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    7. He's just chess peice in a game between two masters

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    8. I think we can save pity for Climb ;-; and Blue Rose Evileye when she learn the truth of Momon :")

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  6. Thanks for the translation and hard work nigel-sama!! I'm still confused for who is the current caspond is. Is he a doppelganger? or like a some sort of mannequin with the soul of caspond and being threaten that his real body be killed so is being a total servant to demiurge?

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    1. His dead entirely but his soul remain intact which kept it along with his body. Sealed in a confinement and by Demiurge plans to instigate him there back in his own nation as a doppelganger with his consciousness which only left a task in shedding the downfall of his country. Basically his will is broke as those meet the same fate with Demiurge demonic hostility to those outside of Nazarick. Yep a weak ass doppelganger with Caspond consciousness put in there. Just like I said, he's dead and his corpse is in Nazarick, sealed in to arrest decay and decomposition from ever happening. His soul in fact is already has his will broken and left with servitude to Ainz and Demiurge.

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    3. It's not a Doppelganger with Caspond's soul or some crazy thing like that and frankly I can see how you would think that but it's not what's happening here... Demiurge is keeping Caspond's very dead body at Nazarick while in a state of suspended decay and placed a Doppelganger of Caspond in Holy Kingdom. At some point of the phase three plan it is hinted thatb "Caspond" has to die. At that point the still fresh courpse will be shiped from Nazarick to make it look like Caspond just died... None of this trapped soul bullshit, just a regular old Doppelganger.

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    4. Yup, roi is correct. To everyone who still confuse about caspond, please re-read again and you'll understand. And about next volume i think its gone be the fall of re-estize kingdom and back again to unite holy roble kingdom under sorcerous kingdom banner. And start about elven kingdom. Is anyone have another theory's about next volume? I loved to discus it. We'll long wait for vol. 14 in 2019.

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    5. Next volume probably not gonna be another war even though i would love that but it might be like an introduction volume for maybe elves as you said or some other country like theocracy and probably to put in some new characters for readers to like/hate

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    6. No, I think this is the last thing that we´ll see of The Holy Kingdom at least for the moment, maybe the autor will show us something again...but I think, it need to be after a timeskip, any other development that he could put in this arc will feel like something repeat.
      So...I hope the next volume elapse in the Elf kingdom, because if not, then the intermission of the volumene 11 will be irrelevant for time that had pass already.

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    7. Getting to the elf kingdom you have to pass through Slane theocracy territory and that’s not gonna be easy seeing as it’s unknown hostile territory

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    8. Most likely the theocracy will wipe out the elf kingdom and the king and/or the elven survivors will find their way to E-rantel; Giving the theocracy a reason to invade and I suppose it will have the elf kings rape-baby killing him then her being captured by ainz.

      Just my guess anyway

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    9. No i can already see mare or aura just reking the elven king.
      I think the next volume will be a time skip where it shows the fall of resties kingdom and/or an intro into the elves situation

      Im also curious about what happened to clementine, and that blacksmith dwarf

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    10. Hm... That's a wonderful idea!

      Though, as for Clementine and Gondo (or perhaps you meant the Forgemaster?):
      I'm pretty sure that Clementine died and that she will stay dead. Period.
      As for Gondo, he should be working in E-Rantel... at least, this is what I think he's doing. If not, then he should be working with his fellow Runesmiths to improve the current runesmithing.
      As for the Forgemaster: I don't know. He just left with the Lv.45 Ingot and that's all I read about him.

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  7. Thank you very much nigel-sama for your hard work, it pleases me to read this novel, i hope i will live long to see the end of this story
    And btw, i know i am being greedy but when will the next volume be release?

    And i hope neia baraja will still be relevant in the future to come, she is one of my favorite charactes

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  8. I have been waiting for the fight with the Theocracy, they actually have the potential to pose a threat to Nazarick with their World Items

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    1. That is only their counter-measure against other gods (players or high-level NPCS) from YGGDRASIL. Without those even if they have Godkins are nothing but trash in front of Nazarick mighty forces. To that of Ainz lv80-90 undead army, Demiurge high-level demonic forces and many more without using World Items against them as using that is not worthy to those scummy humans.
      If Ainz could get that World Item that they used to brainwashed Shalltear, he'll use it on them on a gruesome way to display his rage and hatred against them for hurting his beloved friend's NPC. Tearing them apart as I like to see that. In the end, burn that false holy ground to ashes leaving nothing behind. Before burning, get all the info within, the items and World Items from past players, then scorch the entire place.

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    2. The Nazarick in YGGDRASIL Is an Infamous PKK guild eitherway, their achievements in the game are stacked in mountain highs of Gods(Players)

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    3. Where did you get the info being Nazarick an infamous clan for PK in YGGDRASIL ? Never saw it at LN .

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  9. See you again in 2019 for vol 14 T_T.
    Thanks nigel for this translation

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  10. Thank you Nigel and co. and JP to CN Translators! Now then, let's talk.

    I actually wonder how all this will end up. Surely this continuous track of misunderstandings can't be endless, right? What will happen when they found out what Ainz had actually wanted?

    While I doubt that anyone would hate Ainz or be disappointed at him, I doubt they will let it be bygones immediately.

    I hope that the Floor Guardians will ask more stuff about AOG (Guild) and how Ainz (Momonga) got to this world in the first place though. Like, if not them, then at least Aureole Omega or Nigredo.

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    1. It wont.. actually, even if he made a mistake Demiurges genius mind will still find the way on why he made that decision n stuff, while demiurges plan is solid , ains can suddenlyjust break it through many possible outcomes that demiurges never though about.

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    2. Humu... I see. This is very unfortunate for me, but I guess I will have to accept that fact.

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  11. Saw the Caspond thing coming, still a fun reveal nonetheless.

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  12. Thanks Nigel
    Since volume 12 the story is becoming dark and more dark and somehow boring, Ainz right now is just evil for the way they attacked the Holy Kingdom

    This remember me the conflict in Middle Orient....a total farce to look like heroes and steal their resources....maybe that's the reason why i don't really like the holy kingdom arc

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    1. Don't expect this novel is about sunshine and rainbow *puking*
      Have you really see this story all along a good protagonist?
      That's is not hinted here and only Ainz is good for his guild and NPCs. Outside that are not a threat is passable in his terms and those hostile are remarks for his evil tendency.
      Attacking other nation is what Ainz had in his minds for the start in expanding his power and influence. Though the Holy Kingdom invasion was plan by Demiurge all along and Ainz just go with the flow that seeing weakening this country by other force is better than using his.

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    2. i already know this ,but before the things he did were in defence or for a good reason , the thing they did with the Holy Kingdom is just slaughter and of course i can't be with them when they just made suffer the humans and then you see how Neia ans the rest treat him like a God .... it's just bullshit

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    3. and i thought you already expect something to this degree by the time you finished "invader of tomb" volume.

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    4. well he said he was felling less and less human every passing day and all that remain inside him in the end are the memories of his beloved friends until he became a true undead killing others doesnt phase him so he will do anything and everything to protect and strengthen Nazarick he can even wipe out the entire human race

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    5. With the stripping of the entire human race, you have slightly exaggerated. Ainz has no sadistic tendencies. He kills when he considers it some benefits for Nazaric or when someone is a problem, but he would rather avoid killing people who have no meaning. His position is neutral.

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    6. I like this type of protagonist to be honest. It's far from all the heroic BS that we see nowadays. Just imagine if you remove the point of view of ainz and just let the side characters from the human side in it. You will have your generic struggle to save humanity from the evil that ensue genre. This work shows the inner workings of the bad guys (if you count the whole of Nazrick as the bad guy). But still Ainz indicated that he wants to build a utopia where all intelligent creatures co exist even if it means them being under the people of nazrick. And in order to do so one must put them to hate a common thing or share a common experiece. How both the allies joined forces with the USSR to finish a common treat. I fell sorry if the complicated character development isn't suited for you

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  13. So excited for the upcoming Novels! Will it be the despair of the Theocracy, or the Elven and Dragonic countries, or maybe the Alliance! Can't wait for what we have in store

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    1. Yes im curious About rigrits ring that was created by the platinum dragon lords wild magic and is currently in the posesion of climb. I want to know if ainz can use items like this to breach the level 100 limit. If i remember correctly, the ring increases ones level by 5 levels

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    2. ...what? What Ring are we talking about? I don't remember that at all. Where was it mentioned?

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    3. when ainz meets gazef for the first time, he sees that he has a ring and therefore thinks he is married, but in reality it is the ring that rigrid left him. the true nature of the ring is then mentioned by the dragon when he meets rigrid and tells her that there might be another "player" in the world.
      the ring then passes into climbing hands before the onslaught of gehenna flames

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  14. Thank thee for the translations.

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  15. Awsome volume thanks! Can't wait to read about the fall of re-estize and the start of new religion of ainz. Lonh may he live! Ainz-sama!

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  17. She is boring, her point of view and opinions are so repetitive, that you do not need to read to know what she will say. The author failed to create an interesting character.

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    1. Nice opinion friend, i completely disagree. I love how Neia's responses are fairly predictable. She's a fantatic believer of Ainz not some crafty schemer like so many other characters in this novel are. Not every character needs to be full of deception and some characters predictability is a part of their charm. She's a straight an honest character who'll probably end up leading an Ainz religion. So good job ignoring the context there. The Author has not failed because one his characters escaped your ability to appreciate them.

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    2. @Slop doggy: I agree with you. You need a radicalized individual to put forth a strong presence of what's to come. I think Author-kun did an excellent job in creating Neia, you see, all the frantic believers of Ainz-san is found inside Nazarick. So, for there to be a single individual with no relation to the tomb, is human, and a staunch fanatic to the point of worshiping Ainz-san, to me is really big.

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  18. Ironiccaly plan to take over Abelion Hills has served the kingdom. Ainz and Demiurge dismantled the demihuman threat from Abelion Hills, and made residents of Roble Holy Kingdom aware that this type of tragedy must have happened sooner or later. Looking at the effects of this clash, demihumans and heteromorph can easily occupy the entire kingdom in the event of any stronger leader emerging (Rokesh for example).
    And although it does not absolve Ainza, however, the situation in that area could become much worse than in Dragon Kingdom.

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  19. Thank you so much for translating Overlord. I first watched the anime when there were only 10 or 11 episodes and i remember they were in the middle of the Shalltear fight and i just had to consume more Overlord. I found it was a light novel being translated at skythewood and was on volume 8 or 9. I had never read a light novel before and i didnt read as a hobby either but i just felt compelled to read it. I spent 2 or 3 days straight doing nothing but reading it. I couldnt stop i loved it so much. I listened to the audio cds and finished the anime, i just had to get more haha. And that led me to think maybe theres other light novels i would enjoy reading. That was 3 or so years ago And since then Ive read countless hours of over 200 different novels, and while there been a lot of good ones i can confidentally say i haven't enjoyed any of them more than Overlord. So i really just wanted to say Thank you Nigel and skythewood and anyone else involved for translating this amazing story as it really made a big change in my life and brought me a lot of happiness. I look forward to your future work and all hail Ainz Ooal Gown!

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    1. hey. since we have same experience. could you suggest good light novel? it is also my first light novel and i think that the novels you like will be to my liking as well.. :)

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    2. Sorry for taking 7 months to respond but hears my recommendations haha...
      -Release that Witch
      -Cooking with Wild Game
      -Trash of the Counts Family
      -My Death Flags show no sign of ending
      -Shield Hero
      -Breakers
      These are all some of my favorites. Hope you enjoy them if you ever see this comment ^_^

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  21. thanks for the hard work keep going and i love you all ♥️♥️

    i hope for more exciting fights by adding almost equivalent fight like the the one between shaltir and anz not the predicted fight when you going to know from the beginning there is nothing fun at that i just skipped it all as it was worthless for me . still love the novel but want more than just -dimegrus- and -alpedo- scheming powerless humain nations to control them i hope to see some fighting back to the plans that they put from the enemy not just every thing going as the plan where is the fun here . sad but i miss the excitement that i felt it in the first and second and third volume .....

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  22. Thank you Nigel-sama for your hard work!

    Although it's becoming a bit predictable the author (or maybe the wording of Nigel) still manages to endear me to the story. Another day, another kingdom falls at the feet of Ainz, albeit the Holy Kingdom hasn't "officially" come under the Sorcerous Kingdom just yet, it's only a matter of formality. With this pace I think my grandchildren will get married before I can get a sniff of an ending.

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  23. I know it won't be next volume but I can't wait to see the Elf King's reaction to Aura and Mare. Since Elven royalty has heterochromia. We already had the 3 former elf enslaved adventers who pampered them after they were freed because they thought the two were royals. Aura and Mare could probably easily take control of the country.

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  24. Will Ainz be the only god in this new religion or will they included the other supreme beings as well?

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  25. “...If you so desire, I can resurrect your parents with a grand spell that can only be used once every year, you know?” wtfs wrong with him? why he's spoiling an ant?

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    1. It was stated though. It was for gaining more gratitude, but he changed his mind after thinking about the merits and demerits of "Why did you only revive that person?".

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  26. “That’s right! Free… I’ll give you lots of free time. I’ve been thinking about a holiday plan for some time now. I should give the Pleiades a vacation too. Wouldn’t it be good to go out and have fun with the others? I’ve arranged to have you placed under me, so it should be fine.”

    no no no dont go throwing your high level minions around which defy the common sense of this world.. fck hes doing whatever he wants

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    1. To be honest, I don't see the problem. The moment the whole Nazarick got transported to the New World, everything has pretty much lost its supposed to be common sense. After all, without Ainz, the Theocracy would've killed Gazef, Gondo the Dwarf would've most likely died to the Quagoas, the Empire would (probably?) flourish, etc.

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  27. when is the fight gonna start with that silver scaled asshole from the theocracy and ainz, cause that is gonna be epic.

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  28. Setelah demigure mempunyai panggung di holy kindom sekarang giliran aura dan mare yang akan memiliki panggung di negri elf

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    1. As the previous posts have already said, perhaps it is too soon for that to happen. After all, the Elf Kingdom lies south from the Theocracy. As such, I think we would have a story about the Theocracy first before we get straight into the Elf Kingdom.

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  29. Looking forward to the next arc.. Will it be theocracy or the elves? Well.. At the moment, I just want him to find atleast 1 or 2 of his guildie. I do hope the author would make it so.. If not then.. I still love overlord..Lol..

    Many thanks!

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    1. I don’t think any of his friends made it here sadly, the sorcerer kingdom and the name of it’s king have spread pretty far to pretty much all the major nations so far. And yet ainz has received no contact from his friends

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    2. Arrrghh! Ya just had to burst that itsy bitsy bubble that I wantedddd! Have you no heart!!?

      Lol.. But yeah.. I just thought it'd be nice if it oughta happen.

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  30. Holy shit..
    The last part hahahaha

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  31. Demiurge is truly the best boy,still waiting for Ainz to give him another reward/present he deserves

    also,since best girl Neia is under his protection,i think ?
    so we shouldn't really worry about her for now

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  32. I've had a theory for a long time, ever since around volume 6. Ainz Ooal Gown Is an Overlord and a Magic Caster, and has inhereted every stat of his character. Which is to say, he has inhereted a staggering amount of physical and mental attributes. I genuinely believe that there's something subconcious in Ainz that lets him think about actions five hundred, five thousand, or even ten thousand years ahead. He merely doesn't realize It. Ainz himself doesn't understand what an intelligent powerhouse he Is, and what he does based on 'instinct' and 'hunches' Is the Overlord's mental attributes telling him that this Is the best course of action.

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    1. Interesting. And sounds somewhat plausible. ten thousand years ahead is a bit farfetched but i could definitely see his high INT stat helping him subconsciously make decisions.

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  33. admin when volume 14 realease?

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  34. i hope the next story will in the dragonic kingdom

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    1. Unmarried old lady dragon waifu waiting choo choo!

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  35. She's been loving Inez and she's been able to call him Inez, but really Nia is the best girl from the first novel.

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  36. We want Remedios dead! Have her in an audience with Ainz and all the floor guardians within Nazarick. Let her see *Jaldabaoth* and have her scream and wail. Then summon 2 doppelgangers and take Calca's and Keralt's forms and have Jaldabaoth *work* on them again in front of her. See her look at Ainz with eyes begging for mercy and help which she never did during this arc. Argghh I'm so frustrated at leaving Remedios unscathed like that. Anyways, thank you so much for the translations! Thanks Maru for the great work!!

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  37. I just hope neia can work at nazarick it be amazing after all neia was the first one worship ainz so much and i just hope she fell for ainz , also i think shizu like neia she not so bad after all , i think there only two human worship ainz like that and itu Will be good of ainz continue using human to make him famous after all for example like Arne village they really trusth ainz and of ainz use his power people become a fraid but of heaven use human to be comunication between human then maybe ainz can rule without fear

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  38. So the queen and priestess sis really were dead. I should've expected that since this was Demiurge's plan. But I was hoping that they were gonna come back.

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