“As for why I summoned everyone here, Albedo will 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.
“All 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 will change back and use Momonga without hesitation.
“Well then-”
Ainz looked at everyone before him.
“—I will 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 hall.
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 will definitely give this world to you.”
Their voices reverberates in the throne hall.
“Giving everything in this world to the true Overlord Ainz-sama.”
Afterword
Dear readers, hello 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. Ugu~
The main character of the book is a skeletal mage, leading a large evil organization like the last boss of a game. I don't believe the main characters in novels and movies who rescue people without asking for anything in return. Readers who acknowledge that prioritizing yourself is the right mentality will enjoy this book. It's very direct.
Also, this work had been published online for a very long time, but I tried adding an important character when novelizing it. If she can gain popularity with everyone, I will be very happy.
I have never written afterwords before. Allow me to express my thanks from here on.
I want to thank my editor F-ta-san for all the trouble I caused her and So-bin-sama for accommodating my selfish request and drawing these beautiful illustration.
Special thanks to Chord Design Studio for doing up the cover page so well and Osako-sama for correcting many of my mistakes, I am very grateful.
And the readers for supporting me since my web novel days. If you did not feel this was an interesting work, it wouldn't had been novelized.
And my thanks to my friend back in college, Honey, for editing and correcting contradictions and unclear areas. I will be troubling you from now on, please take care of me. Finally, I want to thank all the readers who purchased this book. I would feel honored if you think 「Overlord」 was interesting.
On a side note, I intend to edit and add in more content and stories in the 2nd volume. It feels like creating a new work and I find myself complaining that there is not enough time.
If possible, please continue to support the 2nd volume.
This concludes the afterword.
I am very grateful. If we can continue to meet from now on, I will be very happy.
See you next time.
