Overlord (オーバーロード)

Lord Momonga...

Sorcerer Kingdom Ains Ooal Gown...

I wonder what kind of kingdom Lord Ains plans to create.

Either way, my duty is to follow his orders without question.

My beloved lord...

Lord Ains!

Sorcerer Kingdom Ains Ooal Gown:

Ains Ooal Gown Nation of Leading Darkness

Time to wake up.

Yes. Then, I will submit my daily report and change shifts with today's maid.

You worked hard staying up all night. I hope you rest well.

I am undeserving of such words!

It is my duty to do everything within my capabilities to serve my master!

She still doesn't get it...

Oops.

I wish they'd stop the bedside shifts, though.

Perfect.

I wonder what would happen if I said I wanted to live with them as equals.

Good morning, Lord Ains!

I will be assisting you today.

I wonder if I'd be able to spend my days like I used to with my old comrades.

So, what would you like to wear today?

Fith, I will leave it to you.

Understood! Please leave it to me, Lord Ains!

There's one thing I'd like to ask...

Isn't this robe a little too flashy for me?

Not at all!

I firmly believe that an absolute ruler such as yourself looks wonderful in everything!

Although the black garments you wear are also wonderful,

it is nice to see you in other colors, as well...

Here you go, Nurunuru.

Time to eat.

Lord Ains,

Lady Albedo and the Elder Liches are here to see you.

I see. Let them in.

Good morning, Lord Ains.

What dashing clothes.

You seem to be glowing.

No! It must be because you wear them that these clothes can shine so brilliantly!

I see.

Thank you, Albedo.

I am undeserving of such words!

I was merely stating the truth! You are truly...

That's enough.

So, these are the documents you all organized last night?

Yes.

Hmm.

Yup, I don't understand any of it.

There's no way a regular salaryman can run an entire country.

But I still have to look the part,

so I guess I'll go through the documents, even just for show.

This is the last one?

Uh, this one...

It's a report about some materials,

but I don't understand much about it...

Did something catch your attention?

Hm?

No, nothing much.

Wh-What is the status on the laws of the Sorcerer Kingdom?

I have discussed the issue with Demiurge and we've come up with an initial draft, but...

I have confidence in many things,

but I am not very knowledgeable in social law.

A supreme one such as yourself?

I see. An absolute ruler would never be bound by any law, after all.

Um. Well, yeah.

So, I'll allow you to do things as you see fit.

I believe in you.

Yes! Understood!

Lord Ains?

Sorry.

Your happy expression looked so cute...

It's hard for me to explain my feelings right now.

Oh, my! I'm so embarrassed!

Ahem! Well, then...

Now, it's time to do the usual.

These are various proposals from everyone in Nazarick.

I am going through them personally to keep their anonymity.

That way I can sneak in my own ideas, too.

The first one states,

"I think it would be good to set up an educational system for the children."

"If we find and raise talented individuals, they will continue to strengthen Nazarick."

That is probably a suggestion from Yuri Alpha.

How utterly foolish.

Pigs should live as pigs, living and dying for their master.

I agree. Knowledge is worth more when it's monopolized.

However, I think it is a good idea to accept this proposal.

It's a bit different from Yuri's original proposal,

but I think we should establish an orphanage in E-Rantel.

The problem is allowing Nazarick's skills and technology to leak to outsiders.

If that's the case, we can raise candidates there

and only give our knowledge to talented individuals.

We can hire the widows of the last battle as workers.

You plan to aid those poverty-stricken women by giving them jobs.

It would be an excellent method to increase your fame among the masses.

Have Pestonya and Nigredo take care of this issue.

They are no longer under house arrest.

Allow me to remind you...

During our attack on the royal capital,

they were ordered to kill the humans you captured

in order to keep Nazarick and Jaldabaoth's relationship a secret.

Those two went against orders and sheltered the infants.

They should be beheaded for their unacceptable actions.

Albedo.

Lord Ains, please don't look at me like that.

Huh?

Your words are absolute.

I will release them from house arrest.

Good. I'll leave it to you, then.

Yes.

Now, the next proposal.

"I would like to suggest making uniforms and giving Nazarick a stronger sense of unity..."

An exceedingly tasteless proposal.

Who suggested such a thing?

I'm sorry! It was me!

I will look into it immediately and punish the foolish perpetrator.

Definitely don't do that!

When I asked for everyone for suggestions,

I promised there would be no repercussions!

Yes.

Lord Ains, Lady Aura and Lord Mare are here to see you.

Let them in.

Good morning, Lord Ains!

G-Good morning, Lord Ains.

Yes. Good morning.

Morning, Albedo!

The two of you didn't even make an appointment. To suddenly...

Aura?

Is this what you wanted?

Wh-What are you doing, Lord Ains?

Thank you very much!

You, too, Mare?

Um, Lord Ains. M-Me, too...

Albedo, you're an adult.

What brings the two of you here?

We missed you and wanted to see you!

I see. I'm glad to see the two of you, as well.

L-Lord Ains...

W-Waah...

Waaah!

Um. Well, I'm fine.

So, um, let Lady Albedo...

Sorry, Mare.

Come here, Albedo.

Yes!

Sorry. Could you sit down on your own?

So soft. And...

Hm? This scent...

Is there a problem?

No, you smell nice.

Would you like to sniff me some more?

For an hour or the rest of the day?!

No, an hour is too much.

Th-Then will you let me sniff you a bit?

Like I thought, this scent is really familiar...

Lord Ains.

You look a bit like a pervert.

S-Sorry.

Time to get off, you two.

Lord Ains, Aura got on first, so I should be allowed a little longer...

You're with Lord Ains way more than us.

That can't be helped. It's work.

I see. You see him because of work.

I came just because I wanted to be with Lord Ains!

I can understand Albedo, but why is Aura acting like this?

I see. She probably wants to monopolize me.

Because she sees me as her father?

Either way, she'll need proper emotional development.

I wonder if she could make some friends in the kingdom of dark elves...

L-Lord Ains?

Hm? Oh, sorry.

My mind was wandering.

Were you thinking about the previous issue?

Yes, that's right. That issue.

Wait, what issue?!

I have some ideas about that issue myself.

A-As expected of you, Albedo.

Wh-What issue?

Lord Ains, I think these two should be included, as well.

Then, Albedo, explain everything to them gently.

Yes, in an easily understandable manner.

Also, you should get off now.

Yes.

We've discovered that there is a severe lack of goods in E-Rantel.

Really?

Really?!

She's talking about that document...

E-Rantel was originally a city of trade.

But we've hardly had any merchants visit since Lord Ains took over the city.

The amount of goods in circulation have only continued to drop.

So, what are we going to do?

I-It'll be okay, Sis. Lord Ains will fix everything.

Right!

Albedo, haven't you already taken some steps?

Yes. Demiurge is taking action within the kingdom as we speak.

I see.

As expected.

But wasn't he currently laying some foundations in the Holy Kingdom?

There is something I would like to get your approval on, Lord Ains.

May I personally go to the Re-Estize Kingdom?

What?