Overlord (オーバーロード)

A Rubik's Cube? That takes me back.

Getting one side is easy, but getting two sides is hard.

That may be true.

They are toys whose advent was spread by the Six Great Gods 600 years ago.

So, what has happened to bring the officers together?

There was a report submitted.

I didn't read it.

It's easier to just ask someone who knows the situation.

Has 7th Seat's "Thousand Leagues Astrologer" prediction gone awry?

They've gone forth to subjugate the Catastrophe Dragon Lord, right?

They engaged an unknown vampire-like undead,

and Cedran and Beaumarchais were killed,

while Kaire was severely injured, so they withdrew.

8th Seat "Myriad Barriers" and 9th Seat "Divine Chain," huh?

So, which one is stronger--that vampire or me?

You are.

I see. That's too bad. I thought I might experience defeat.

Come to think of it, the Sunlight Scripture has been wiped out, right?

Probably.

Word is that they were done in by a magic caster named Ains Ooal Gown.

However, not a single body was left behind.

Oh? Are they strong?

Good question. Their captain, Nigun, was outdone by the Blue Rose.

That's no measure of strength at all, is it?

Is there no man who can beat me?

No matter how ugly or how twisted they might be.

Even being inhuman is no matter.

After all, they'd be a man capable of beating me.

How strong would a child born of myself and such a man end up being?

It has been a long time, Tsa.

What's wrong? Have you even forgotten how to say hello?

Ha-ha, sorry, Rigrit.

I was trembling with emotion at seeing my old friend again.

Friend, eh? My friend is that empty suit of armor over there.

I have been apologizing for that for 200 years, haven't I?

I can no longer travel with you in this body, you know.

So, you're still an adventurer now, aren't you?

I've retired. I've let that girl Inberun take over for me.

That crybaby! She kept carrying on,

so I told her if I beat her, she'd have to do as I say.

And I gave it to her good!

You're about the only human who could beat her.

Well, I had my friends to help me.

Not to mention, while that girl may be strong, there are stronger.

Like you, for example.

If you hadn't constrained yourself,

you'd be the most powerful being in the world.

Hmm...

I'm not so sure.

There may be a power in motion to corrupt the world once again.

An aftershock of 100 years ago...

Is this one not working alongside the world?

No. I would consider this one evil in nature.

I see.

Rigrit, I hate to do this after you've given up being an adventurer,

but may I request a favor of you?

What is it?

I'd like you to gather information on items that rival guild weapons.

Or rather, special items from Yggdrasil.

By the way,

what happened to your ring?

I doubt there's anyone who could have taken it from you.

I gave it to the youngster.

That's an item that transcends human bounds.

I'd rather it not fall into incapable hands.

Ah, but if you've made the decision, that's good enough for me.

This is the year when we fight the Empire off

and then proceed to take the fight to them!

Absolutely. I am growing good and tired of doing nothing but waging a war

of fighting off the Empire's invasions.

The time has come for us to show those imperial fools how terrible we are.

Without a doubt. You are absolutely right, Count.

If our nation's strength declines,

the Baharuth Empire will attack us in earnest.

Do they really think that they can succeed

with the kinds of skirmishing we're now engaged in?

We need the nobles' help to keep the Empire's incursions in check.

We must keep the nation from being divided.

Right.

However, be that as it may,

I feel bad about not having been able to defend you better before.

I was not able to arrange for and send armaments as I should have.

Please forgive me.

What are you saying, Majesty? It is my duty to protect king and country.

I see. Oh...?

Renner!

Father! Head Warrior!

--Princess! --Your council meeting is finally over, is it?

Mm-hmm.

I was thinking a little bit,

and have been waiting, wishing to speak with you, Father!

You have? You'll have to pardon me for that.

But Father, it is now time for my stroll,

so I will be leaving now with Climb to wander around a bit.

Is that right? Well then, off you go.

When you get back, come call on me in my room.

Very well. All right, let's be off, Climb.

Please excuse us.

I would like to speak with Master Ains Ooal Gown directly

to tell him that I am sincerely grateful for saving my most loyal attendant.

As benevolent a gentleman as he is, I think those words alone will gratify him.

Master! Sorry to keep you waiting, I am!

This is a gigant basilisk, it is!

Your loyal servant Hamusuke is driving it right to you!

It's huge in size, but if it's running away from Hamusuke

it means its level is lower than his.

Mr. Momon... there is no need for you to lower yourself to this.

I will use my Lightning.

No, don't. With your magic, you'll run through Hamusuke, too.

Right.

Hmph, is that the best it can do?

Master! Impressive, that was!

Nicely done, Mr. Momon.

Nabe, I'll let you report back to the adventurers guild.

Take Hamusuke with you, as well.

As you wish.

What will you do, Master?

I'm going back to Nazarick.

W-Welcome back.

Mm-hmm.

Um, here you go.

Mm-hmm.

Has Albedo gone out, as well?

No, she's here.

Um, she said she would be waiting for you in your room, Lord Ains.

I see. She may have an urgent, secret report for me.

I will go there immediately.

Welcome home, Lord Ains!

Would you like to have dinner?

Would you like a bath?

Or, perhaps... would... you... like...

...to have me?

What is the meaning of this, Albedo?

Newlywed role-playing.

I've heard that there is no better way for a new bride to greet her husband

after he has taken his pet with him to work alone away from home.

How do you like it?

So that's it. She hasn't gone outside today because she wanted to do this.

Who cares about the why?

Ugh, I've never even gone out with a woman,

let alone gotten married, so what does she expect me to say?

In this situation, what would a ruler-- or rather, a ladies' man do?

It was quite appealing, Albedo.

I'm glad to hear it!

What's wrong?!

I messed up!

Ordinarily, etiquette dictates

that a new bride would greet her husband for the final showdown

dressed in nothing but an apron.

If you say the word, I will correct it at once.

Huh?

Of course, I will change right before your eyes, Lord Ains.

--No, if you desire, we can start over from the beginning,

--Albedo and the other NPCs that my pals created are like children, in a sense.

--and this time I will be the perfect new bride.

--Albedo and the other NPCs that my pals created are like children, in a sense.

--Yes, I will greet you as the chaste new bride waiting for her husband.

--I couldn't do anything uncalled-for to those who are so dear to me. Besides,

I think Albedo is like this now because I rewrote her settings.

"She is deeply in love with Momonga."

Albedo, it's time we stopped goofing around.

We have to hold a debriefing to resolve the data we've gathered.

As you wish, Lord Ains.

This is a world map that we finally acquired from E-Rantel.

What, this?

I can understand your discontent.

It's sketchy, and only details human nations around this area.

But getting anything more than this will prove to be difficult.

Understood. I will make copies and distribute them to the other guardians.

Right. Before you do, let me briefly explain something.

This is Great the Tomb of Nazarick.

This nearby forest that spreads out so far is the Great Forest of Tob.

Is the construction of the dummy Nazarick coming along?