Overlord (オーバーロード)

Huh? What the hell?

Why did a powered suit from Yggdrasil suddenly appear?

Could it be a player?

The Death Knight and Death Warrior were destroyed so easily...

Mm. Just as expected.

I see. So that's why...

Huh? Cocytus?!

Yes! Yes! Yes! I understand now, too!

Lord Ains was expecting the one in red armor to appear!

He chose to send fewer soldiers in order to lure the enemy out into the open!

Excellent deduction from the two of you, as expected!

Y-Yeah.

Hey, who is that guy?

He's from Drop of Red, one of the three adamantite teams in the Kingdom.

It's reported that his team normally works in the northern region of the Kingdom.

S-So that's why Lord Ains set a trap in this northern city!

So, he's a fish that took the bait...

Exactly.

Now that you've achieved your original goal,

we should send stronger forces to that town and raze it to the ground.

Yes, that sounds good...

N-No, I was thinking of changing the plans a bit

and bringing the royal capital to ruin immediately.

If that is what you wish, we will simply obey.

Yes.

This way, I'll be able to give the people in that town a chance to escape.

Good! We will cease hiding our movements and advance on the royal capital!

We will annihilate every city within our reach along the way.

Teach them the foolishness of resisting Nazarick!

Yes!

Your Highness, Princess Renner is here to see you.

I'll speak with her during dinner.

She said that if she can't speak with you immediately,

she'll begin yelling lies mixed with truth...

I understand. Let her in.

But have the other two with her stand outside.

I understand.

What is it?

Is Father still alive?

Hey, now. Do you think I'd kill him?

At a time like this?

Father is not well right now.

I'm having him rest.

Brother is able to detain Father even without Marquis Raeven's soldiers...

That means that the head of the military

and the head of internal affairs have taken your side.

Father planned to negotiate until the end,

in order to minimize our losses.

I understand his feelings, but...

There had been no word of

the Sorcerer Kingdom invading since the declaration of war.

But, in reality, his army has been heading north this whole time.

He took over the northern border near the Council State

in order to prevent them from sending support troops.

That's right.

The invaded cities were completely destroyed and all the people were massacred.

My sister...

Please enlighten me with your brilliant mind.

How have the Sorcerer Kingdom's forces gone unnoticed until now?

You've realized it yourself, haven't you?

It's the work of the people in our own kingdom.

But the only person who can keep this a secret so thoroughly...

...is Marquis Raeven.

No way! Impossible.

This is Marquis Raeven's domain.

That man loves his son quite dearly.

Wouldn't he do it if his son were taken hostage?

You think they're threatening him that way?

I believe that he's decided that the royal family has no future.

What action would you take in a situation like this?

If things continue according to the movements on this map,

there will be a decisive battle at the royal capital next.

Yes.

Do you think we can win?

It's not a matter of winning or losing. We have to do it.

The Sorcerer Kingdom is burning down all the cities and murdering all who live in them.

We can only survive by gathering all the soldiers

and risking everything on the slim chance of victory.

I'll ask the people, as well.

We'll advertise the cruelty of the Sorcerer Kingdom and call them to arms.

Brother, you've truly become a king.

Your way of thinking is correct.

I'm completely useless in battle,

but a member of the royal family should stand on the front lines to lead the troops.

Father should take care of the rest.

You can escape at any time.

I understand. I'll do so when the time comes.

What're you gonna do?

I'm joining! Just you wait, Sorcerer King!

Hey, everyone...

Only one person needs to go to see the contents of the request.

Why don't you guys go and get a drink?

Lakyus, is there a reason we can't go with you?

O-O-Of course not!

The Drop of Red are coming for this request, aren't they?

Isn't their leader, Mr. Azuth, your relative?

You guys probably have a lot to catch up on, right? I get you.

So, you understand?! Then...

That's the mystery.

So strange.

Huh?

What kind of request requires both the Drop of Red and Blue Rose?

It's suspicious.

Maybe it's a trap.

Yes. We shouldn't act separately.

And we want to meet such a famous hero.

He's a relative, so it wouldn't hurt to meet him at least once.

This is the meeting place.

Too suspicious.

Someone is definitely planning something.

Come on in.

Um, everyone...

Let me be honest.

My uncle's the type of person that makes most people grimace.

Hey, Lakyu! Long time no see!

Uncle... Can't you dress a little more appropriately for this meeting?

Well, now. At least we're not having a meeting in bed.

Does it really matter?

It matters!

Is that so?

Aw, stop!

And I heard he was a hero...

Leave, women.

Who's this kid?

A brat who doesn't even show her face shouldn't act so high and mighty!

Charm Person.

You're in the way. Leave.

Oh, yes.

Charm Person.

Go.

I understand.

Evileye.

Good job!

Boss.

You're on time.

Hey, hey, hey...

You're the last ones here and you're giving off such dangerous vibes.

You're pretty cocky for bringing whores, old man.

Hah. You're the ones who held a meeting in a place like this.

I just wanted to harass you guys a bit.

Now, now.

I would appreciate it if everyone settled down.

Well, Qua's the leader this time, so I guess I'll listen...

Let me get straight to the point.

Lord Azuth Aindra and the other absent members from the Drop of Red...

As well as all the members from Blue Rose...

We are here to scout you today.

Which country are you guys from?

Who cares?

What?

No way!

Please be at ease.

If we really planned to kill all of you,

we wouldn't be wasting time introducing ourselves.

Are you people from the Theocracy?

The Theocracy?!

The Theocracy's elite heroic unit.

The Black Scripture, was it?

I heard one of you deviated from the heroic path, though.

It seems like you know a lot.

But there are people here who are as strong as me, maybe even stronger.

Evileye of the Blue Rose. You'd be a bit troublesome.

Hmph.

Hey.

Theocracy's secret unit.

Want to work with us to fight against the Sorcerer King?

I see.

I understand your thoughts, Lord Azuth.

And what's the answer from the Blue Rose?

We won't force you by any means.

We want you to truly become our allies and help secure the future of mankind.

I refuse. How about...

Don't just speak for yourself.

We all agree with Leader's decision.

Yeah.

I see.

Looks like it'd be pointless to try to convince you.

We hope everyone is able to bring retribution upon the Sorcerer King.

So...

What are you going to do, Uncle?

I'll wait here for the arrival of the Sorcerer King.

He'll definitely make his way here.

You guys won't even be able to get your swords close to him.

Run.

Even so, we can't leave the royal capital behind.

If you're asking me to join you, I refuse.

I'll be moving on my own.

Do you think you'll be able to do anything?

There's no way I can defeat him.

But if I'm alone,

I should be able to escape, even if the Sorcerer King surrounds the entire capital.

Welp, I'm going to unload a bit in the other room.

Sorry for the wait, kittens.

Jeez! You took forever!