the steps.
Ainz watched the scene below the steps on the throne.
Almost all the NPCs were gathered here, it was a grand view of the crowd, and looked like the
Hyakki Yagyō, the Night-Parade of a Hundred Demons. To create such a variety of characters,
Ainz praised the imagination of the guild members in his heart. Glancing through the crowd, he
realized some NPCs didn’t show up, but that couldn’t be helped. The colossal y huge golem
Gargantua and the 8th floor guardian Victim were unable to leave their posts.
TL Note: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyakki_Yagy%C5%8D - Night Parade of a Hundred Demons.
Those gathered here weren't just NPCs. Although there were no replacements for the 2 who
were not present, many high ranking servants hand picked by the Floor Guardians were also
present in the hall.
But even so -- the throne hal was vast and the scene didn’t seem too crowded. He understood
why his subordinates were unwilling to let lowly servants into the heart of the Great Tomb of
Nazarick——the Throne Hall, but Ainz thought there was no need to be so strict.
Never mind, this is not urgent. Ainz decided to discuss that on a later date and spoke slowly:
“I apologize for gathering all of you here.”
Ainz apologized in an unrepentant tone. This is just for show, but apologizing was still important.
Gathering everyone was Ainz’s decision alone, but this was to let his underlings know that Ainz
trusted them.
“As for why I summoned everyone here, Albedo wil explain in a moment. There is something
more pressing that I have to inform all members of the Great Tomb of Nazarick —— 「High
Level Item Destruction」.”
Ainz activated a spell that can destroy magical items of a certain level. A large banner dropped
from the ceiling.
The sign on that banner symbolized ‘Momonga’.
“I have changed my name. When you address me from now on…” Ainz pointed somewhere and
everyone’s gaze followed. “Call me Ainz Ooal Gown —— Ainz will do.”
Ainz pointed to the banner behind the throne with the symbol of the guild Ainz Ooal Gown. Ainz
picked up the staff and knocked on the ground, attracting the gaze of everyone present.
“Al those who oppose state your piece.”
No one objected. Albedo went along with Ainz and smiled:
“We all now know the name of the Lord. Hail Ainz Ooal Gown-sama! Supreme Overlord Ainz
Ooal Gown-sama, all members of the Great Tomb of Nazarick swears undying fealty to you.”
The guardians cried in unison:
“Hail Ainz Ooal Gown-sama! Supreme Overlord Ainz Ooal Gown-sama who leads us! We will
dedicate our all to you and swear undying fealty to you!”
“Long live Ainz Ooal Gown-sama! Everyone knows the greatness of Ainz Ooal Gown-sama and
the terrifying power he possess!”
NPCs and servants alike sing their praises. The Throne Hall erupted in cheers.
Immersed in the praise of his underlings, Ainz thought:
─── My friends, what do you think about me hogging this glorious name? Will you be happy? Or
displeased? Tell me if you have any feedback, tell me this name isn’t mine alone. I wil change
back and use Momonga without hesitation.
“Wel then--”
Ainz looked at everyone before him.
“——I wil announce the goal for everyone.” Ainz paused here, his subordinate’s expression
turned serious. “Turn Ainz Ooal Gown into an eternal legend.”
The Staff of Ainz Ooal Gown in his right hand struck the ground. The staff seemed to respond to
Ainz and the crystal on it shines colorfully.
“If there are many heroes, then we will replace them all, let the entire world know that Ainz Ooal
Gown is the true hero! If there are people stronger than us in this world, I will find a way other
than violence. If we see a mage with numerous subordinates, we will use a different method.
This is just the preparation phase, in order to let everyone know Ainz Ooal Gown is the greatest,
let’s strive hard together!”
To spread this name into the ears of everyone in this world. The old members of Ainz Ooal
Gown should have left YGGDRASIL, but they might still exist in this world just like Ainz.
That’s why he wants the name of Ainz Ooal Gown to reach the realm of legends, a name all
would know.
Be it the land air or sea, he wants all intelligent life forms to know.
So this name might reach the ears of his comrades if they were in this world.
Ainz’s majestic voice reached every corner of the throne hal .
Everyone in the throne hall made a sound and lowered their heads. A sublime sound known as
prayers.
The throne was empty after the master left, but the air of excitement lingered in the Throne Hall.
Receiving the supreme overlord’s command and acting in unison motivated everyone,
especially when they were bestowed an order.
“Everyone, lift your heads.”
Everyone who had lowered their head in prayer looked up when they heard Albedo’s steady
voice.
“Everyone will do as Ainz-sama commands. Next there are still important announcements to
make.”
Albedo’s gaze stopped on the banner of Ainz Ooal Gown behind the throne. The NPCs and
servants behind her are also staring at that banner.
“Demiurge, share what Ainz-sama told to you.”
“Understood.”
Demiurge and everyone present were kneeling. But his voice was clear for all to hear.
“Ainz-sama said to me as he looked up in the night sky, ‘I might exist in this place to obtain that
box of jewels that belongs to no one.’ He then said: ‘No, this isn’t something that I alone should
have. Perhaps it should be used to decorate the Great Tomb of Nazarick——the Ainz Ooal
Gown of me and my friends’ The jewel box refers to this world. Ainz-sama’s true wish is this.”
Demiurge smiled, but that wasn’t a gentle smile:
“And Ainz-sama continued ‘conquering the world is a very interesting idea.’ So the conclusion
is…”
Everyone’s eyes turned sharp. These are eyes that showed strong resolve.
Albedo got up slowly and looked at the face of everyone.
Everyone stared at Albedo in response. At the same time, they were looking at the banner of
Ainz Ooal Gown behind her.
“Understanding Ainz-sama’s true intention and making preparations is the way loyal and
outstanding subordinates should act. Everyone must understand the final objective of the Great
Tomb of Nazarick is to take that jewelry box ——this world for Ainz-sama.”
Albedo smiled as she turned and faced the banner.
“Ainz-sama, we wil definitely give this world to you.”
Their voices reverberates in the throne hall.
“Giving everything in this world to the true Overlord Ainz-sama.”
Volume 1
Chapter 7
Afterword
Dear readers, hel o everyone, first time we’ve met.
I am the author Kugane.
This work is a revised version of the novel 「Overlord」 published online. I have added new
characters, expanded and corrected the contents.
I am very grateful if you had already purchased this book.
If you are reading it right now, I will use my mental power to force you to pay for it at the cashier.