Image: Kugane Maruyama, KADOKAWA / Overlord 4 Production Committee
AMBot | 01/05/2024 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
In "Overlord IV," Episode 11 begins with King Ramposa in a state of mourning, reflecting on the likely fate of Zanac and dismissing his palace staff, possibly in the hope that they might escape the impending conflict. The scene then shifts to Ampetif Cocco Doll, a member of the Eight Fingers, who notices a marked change in his colleagues and attributes their gaunt appearance to the hardships they’ve endured. Shalltear Bloodfallen arrives and gathers the Eight Fingers and their forces, suggesting they are now under the Sorcerer King’s protection.
The narrative then focuses on Ainz Ooal Gown and Albedo, who are looking forward to confronting those who defeated the Death Knights. Azuth, a member of the adventurer group Drop of Red, encounters them first. Ainz instructs Albedo to engage with Azuth but not kill him, as their primary goal is to gather information. Albedo effortlessly withstands Azuth’s attacks, demonstrating her superior strength.
During this confrontation, a new character appears: Riku Aganeia. Clad in platinum armor, Riku manages to strike Ainz with his axe, though it deals no damage. Impressed by Riku’s abilities, Ainz offers him a position as his subordinate in exchange for halting the destruction of the Re-Estize Kingdom. Riku declines the offer, leading to a duel between the two. Although Ainz is in no danger, he finds the fight intriguing due to Riku’s resilience.
Ainz tests Riku’s limits by summoning a Doom Lord and an "Elemental Skull," but the battle takes an unexpected turn when Ainz exhibits more human-like behavior, seemingly crawling before Riku. Despite Ainz’s attempts to reason with him, Riku remains unyielding in his stance against the Sorcerer King. Albedo, seeing Ainz in a seemingly vulnerable position, breaks through Riku’s barrier and attacks him in rage, but Ainz orders her to stop.
Later, it’s revealed that the person appearing as Ainz during the battle is actually Pandora’s Actor. Riku, who also turns out to be a puppet controlled by Tsa, a powerful Dragon Lord, teleports away after the confrontation.
The episode ends with Tsa reflecting on this encounter. He uses terms like "Player" and "NPC," suggesting he’s aware of the world’s nature and intends to continue his strategy against the Sorcerer King.
The narrative then focuses on Ainz Ooal Gown and Albedo, who are looking forward to confronting those who defeated the Death Knights. Azuth, a member of the adventurer group Drop of Red, encounters them first. Ainz instructs Albedo to engage with Azuth but not kill him, as their primary goal is to gather information. Albedo effortlessly withstands Azuth’s attacks, demonstrating her superior strength.
During this confrontation, a new character appears: Riku Aganeia. Clad in platinum armor, Riku manages to strike Ainz with his axe, though it deals no damage. Impressed by Riku’s abilities, Ainz offers him a position as his subordinate in exchange for halting the destruction of the Re-Estize Kingdom. Riku declines the offer, leading to a duel between the two. Although Ainz is in no danger, he finds the fight intriguing due to Riku’s resilience.
Ainz tests Riku’s limits by summoning a Doom Lord and an "Elemental Skull," but the battle takes an unexpected turn when Ainz exhibits more human-like behavior, seemingly crawling before Riku. Despite Ainz’s attempts to reason with him, Riku remains unyielding in his stance against the Sorcerer King. Albedo, seeing Ainz in a seemingly vulnerable position, breaks through Riku’s barrier and attacks him in rage, but Ainz orders her to stop.
Later, it’s revealed that the person appearing as Ainz during the battle is actually Pandora’s Actor. Riku, who also turns out to be a puppet controlled by Tsa, a powerful Dragon Lord, teleports away after the confrontation.
The episode ends with Tsa reflecting on this encounter. He uses terms like "Player" and "NPC," suggesting he’s aware of the world’s nature and intends to continue his strategy against the Sorcerer King.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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