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Theatrical Release The Sacred Kingdom

Raise your head.

Welcome to today's showing of OVERLORD: The Sacred Kingdom.

We offer our heartfelt appreciation for your attendance.

Before we begin, please be aware

that The Sacred Kingdom contains scenes that some may find disturbing.

But do not fear.

If you follow the rules we are about to explain,

we can guarantee your safety.

You have the word of Ains Ooal Gown!

You have such majesty, Lord Ains!

Indeed! You are truly great!

Is this how this is supposed to work?

W-Well then, I'll read the rules.

Use of mobile phones is prohibted

The use of mobile phones during the movie is prohibited.

Switch them off or put them in vibrate mode.

If you break this rule, we'll be switching your life off.

Please remain quiet during the movie

Private conversations and loud noises are prohibited during the movie.

That includes screaming during the disturbing scenes.

We know how to silence, permanently.

Open flames are prohibited Hazardous items are prohibited

The use of open flames, including lighters,

and other hazardous items are prohibited in the theater.

If you can tell how high our levels are,

you also know how foolish it would be to try.

This should be obvious, Disturbing others is prohibited

but kicking the seat in front of you or causing other disturbances is not allowed.

You'll be sent to a farm upstate.

Huh? What farm?

Video and audio recording are prohibited

Recording video or audio during the movie is prohibited.

That goes without saying.

Movies must be experienced with your eyes, your mind, and your whole being.

Bear witness to Lord Ains' legend and let it be engraved into your being.

Lastly,

we sincerely hope that you enjoy the show.

IN 2138, THE SERVERS OF THE POPULAR

DMMO-RPG, YGGDRASIL, WERE SET TO SHUT DOWN.

A PLAYER NAMED SUZUKI SATORU

LOGGED IN WITH HIS AVATAR, MOMONGA,

TO QUIETLY SPEND THE END OF THE GAME ALONE

IN HIS GUILD'S BASE, THE GREAT TOMB OF NAZARICK.

HOWEVER, HE DID NOT GET LOGGED OFF OF

THE SERVERS EVEN AFTER THE DESIGNATED TIME,

AND SOON NOTICED THE CHANGES

AROUND HIM AS HE REMAINED A SKELETON.

WITH THE NPCS WHO SEEMED TO HAVE GAINED THEIR OWN WILL,

HE CONTINUES TO SEARCH FOR HIS COMRADES

WHO MAY ALSO BE SOMEWHERE IN THIS WORLD

BY CHANGING HIS OWN NAME TO

THAT OF HIS GUILD, AINS OOAL GOWN,

AND CREATING HIS OWN KINGDOM. -A KINGDOM

KNOWN AS SORCERER KINGDOM AINS OOAL GOWN.-

The Roble Sacred Kingdom.

The kingdom is divided into northern

and southern halves by a great gulf

and lies to the southwest of the Re-Estize Kingdom.

A great wall was built to defend

the peninsula against invasion

by the various demi-human

tribes in the bordering Abelion Hills

and the Slane Theocracy in the east.

ROBLE SACRED KINGDOM DEFENSIVE WALL FORTRESS, CENTRAL BASE

Orlando, it's time to change shifts.

Where's your report?

My apologies, Platoon Sergeant Pabel Baraja.

No changes to report today.

If I could see as clearly in the darkness as you, sir,

I would love to join you on the night watch.

These eyes of mine were obtained through training.

If you want them, just condition your body.

The ability to obtain those eyes

through training is a talent in itself.

Just like the daughter you're so proud of.

You're right.

My daughter is quite talented.

Even so, I have no idea why she wants to become a paladin.

Well, it's not that I don't understand

her admiration for her paladin mother.

It's just that she isn't really adept with the sword.

She's talented with the bow, and doesn't

she have a father she can admire right here?

To begin with, she's the type of child who

cries in fear over a little caterpillar.

Sir?

I'm sure of it. Those are demi-humans.

Snake men.

Sir, how many are there?

Sir?

The numbers are increasing.

Could it be...

This is bad!

Armats!

Ogres!

Are those Cabens?

A massive invasion?

A national mobilization order could be invoked.

I can't see them myself, sir.

Can you see the enemy leader?

No, I don't see a leader-like figure among them.

Everyone, be ready to fire.

Yes, sir!

Why don't you return to your squad?

I'll do just that, sir. Be careful.

Yeah. You, too.

Neia...

Shall we shoot?

They're still too far.

Move into shooting position...

and wait for my order.

Stop right there!

This is the territory of the Sacred Kingdom!

This is not a place you

demi-humans are allowed to set foot in!

Disperse immediately!

It's a pleasure to meet you, people of the Sacred Kingdom.

My name is Jaldabaoth.

The Great Demon, Jaldabaoth!

I am honored that you know my name.

I am indeed the one who orchestrated the grand feast

of the Re-Estize Kingdom that

invoked such rapturous applause.

However...

If I must be given a name,

I prefer to be called Demon Emperor Jaldabaoth.

Demon Emperor Jaldabaoth...

I have come to turn this kingdom into hell on earth.

Wails, maledictions, and outcries that have no end!

I wish to create such a delightful world.

We would never allow such a thing to happen!

This wall is our Sacred

Kingdom's first line of protection!

And this wall is impenetrable!

Only peace for our people exists behind this wall!

We won't allow you to tear it down!

Then let us begin.

Allow me to send a gift in return.

Tenth-tier magic, Meteor Fall.

Use your sword to impale your own throat.

You are slow to assemble.

Now, please commence the attack.

Demons.

Support the demi-humans.

And make sure to corner the humans appropriately.

Do not act foolishly and prevent all the

humans from escaping the stronghold.

All is progressing according to plan.

I am sure our lord will orchestrate a perfect

outcome that I cannot even begin to imagine.

I must learn from him and better

myself, in order to faithfully serve him!

How marvelous the thought!

Theatrical Release The Sacred Kingdom

NORTHERN TERRITORIES FORTRESS CITY KALINSHA

Grandmaster Remedios!

If you take the next right on this street,

you'll reach the square where Jaldabaoth is waiting!

I see.

Then it's time to begin casting

our long-lasting defense spells.

Aye!

Let's go!

You must be Jaldabaoth!

Retreat! This demon is strong!

What a bullish woman.

Did someone wave a red cloth in front of you?

Are you Demon Emperor Jaldabaoth?

Correct. Are you the current Sacred King?

Yes, that's correct.

Princess Calca, there is no need to

give your name to someone like him.

Now that we've confirmed who he is, we only need to kill-

Remedios. Please be quiet!

Sister, Princess Calca is trying to acquire information.

Patience!

So, what is your purpose?

Why have you appeared before us without your army?

The adamantite adventurer, Momon of Darkness!

My plans for the Re-Estize Kingdom

failed because of that powerful warrior!

If there is anyone who can fight against me here,

they should be beside the most

powerful leader of this kingdom.

Which is why I came to investigate.

But my concern was misplaced.

Maids?

This is the level of the

strongest Grandmaster of all time

of the Sacred Paladin Order?

You bastard! I'll slice off that head of yours!

Sister! The demon is trying to provoke you!

Is that all you wish to know, Sacred Princess?

Yes.

Remedios, you are the sword that

protects this kingdom and the weak.

As the Sacred Princess, I order you thus!

Do not allow any more of our citizens to get hurt!

Angel Squadron, forward!

Flow Acceleration!

Holy Strike!

I see.

Penetrate Magic, Holy Ray!

Twin Penetrate Magic, Holy Ray!

Use your brains when controlling the angels!

So true.

Even insects can be quite

aggravating in such large numbers.

- Damn it! - Sister!

It's not over!

Destroy the buildings nearby without getting too close!

Fire Ball!

How annoying.

I should start getting serious myself.

Priests! Attack with your angels!

Princess Calca! Kelart! Step back!

Both of you, run!

We're no match for him right now!

As long as those two stay

alive, the Sacred Kingdom will...

Greater Teleportation.

What?!

Get out of the way!

Princess Calca!

I don't sense the presence of any monsters.

It would be safest to wait here,

but if it were Dad...

Neia Baraja!

Y-Yes!

What in the world is going on?!

What the hell is with this fog?!

My apologies.

I don't know, myself.

However, the terrain here shouldn't

be able to produce such thick fog.

Perhaps we should wait here and observe the situation.

Well, you're good for nothing.

Grandmaster Remedios.

Squire Baraja has been doing well.

We wouldn't have been able to escape

while avoiding the eyes of the demi-humans

and get this far without her help.

Gustav!

Every moment we stall,

our people are being oppressed by

the demi-humans and losing their lives!

That's...

No way!

Impossible!

What kind of joke is this?

Incredible.

So this is the Sorcerer Kingdom, Ains Ooal Gown!

What a repulsive and sinister undead.

Grandmaster, we are asking this kingdom for help.

Our kingdom has no path forward

if they refuse to lend us the hero

Momon of Darkness to fight Jaldabaoth.

Shut up, Gustav.

I'll endure any humiliation for

the sake of our Sacred Kingdom,

even if it means bowing my head to an undead.

Don't worry.

We are the paladins that serve the Sacred Princess.

Everyone, hold your heads high! Raise our flag!

Welcome to the Sorcerer Kingdom, Ains Ooal Gown.

I am Ryraryus Spenia Ai Indarun, a naga.

Our great king is already aware of your dire situation

and is willing to see you immediately.

However, before that,

I must inform you of some very

important matters regarding this city.

A dragon?

The Sorcerer Kingdom even has dragons?!

Yes, there are many different

races walking around in this kingdom.

And that includes undead.

Yet, it seems peaceful and orderly here.

Welcome, people of the Sacred Kingdom.

I am the general overseer of

the Floor and Territorial Guardians

of the Sorcerer Kingdom, Ains Ooal Gown, Albedo.

Th-Thank you for greeting us so cordially.

I am the Grandmaster of the Sacred Paladin

Order of the Sacred Kingdom, Remedios Custodio.

Allow me to thank you for making time for us today.

There is no need for thanks.

His Great Majesty has been deeply concerned

about the current state of the Sacred Kingdom.

He has informed me that making

time for you is just a matter of course.

Th-Thank you very much...

His Majesty will now enter.

Everyone, lower your heads.

His Majesty, Sorcerer King

Ains Ooal Gown, is now entering.

You may raise your heads.

It must have been difficult to come

here from the far-off Sacred Kingdom,

Dame Custodio, along with all of your paladins.

This is Sorcerer King Ains Ooal Gown.

Squire Baraja!

How dare you be so audacious?!

Grandmaster Custodio, please wait!

It's true that Squire Baraja spoke out of turn.

However, as a result, we'll be able to call

Momon to the Sacred Kingdom in two years.

This time, you should praise her actions!

What are you saying?!

Everything could have been ruined!

We should never praise someone for acting on their own!

I'm very sorry.

Are you truly sorry?

How would you take responsibility

if things turned out for the worst?!

In that case, I thought you would take my life

and present it to the Sorcerer King as an apology.

Did you think your measly life

would be enough for an apology?!

Your measly life...

Grandmaster, please stop.

Three years would have been too long.

Neia Baraja.

Your resolve was admirable.

The Grandmaster says that, but

she also recognizes your efforts.

For now, we'll try to renegotiate

with the Sorcerer King.

The Grandmaster is anxious,

but this kind of negotiation

usually requires multiple meetings

to find a good outcome for both sides.

It's true that your words were out of line,

but I know you did it for the sake of the Sacred Kingdom.

The Grandmaster also understands.

It's just that the weight of the

entire kingdom is on our shoulders.

If I remember correctly, you

weren't at the Battle of Kalinsha.

The one where the Sacred

Princess fought with Jaldabaoth.

I wasn't.

We've reported the following to other countries:

Though the north has been taken by the

Demi-Human Alliance, the south is safe

and the morale of Sacred Princess

Calca and her soldiers is still high.

Is that not true?

We must borrow Momon,

no matter what it takes.

Greater Teleportation.

What?!

Get out of the way!

Princess Calca!

Yes. A fine weapon.

Stop...

Stop...

Stop!

Stop!

This all feels...

That's quite a heavy sigh.

Huh?!

Squire Neia Baraja. Please open the door.

Excuse me.

The Sorcerer King is here to see you.

He wishes to speak in private.

What?!

What are you doing, Squire Baraja?!

That is enough.

If you wish to scold someone, you should scold me instead.

My apologies for the sudden visit.

However, there are certain things

I cannot say in a public setting.

There is a reason I cannot send Momon

to the Sacred Kingdom immediately.

It has not been long since the founding of my kingdom.

And I am an undead...

a creature that humans fear.

The existence of a famous adventurer like

Momon is necessary for them to live at ease.

However, if you can fulfill my demand,

I will send someone equal in strength to Momon.

Is that true?!

What is your demand?

Maids!

I wish to have the maids.

Maids... you say?

Are you talking about the demons

dressed as maids accompanying Jaldabaoth?

Yes.

I would like to ask. What do you know about magic?

Nothing at all.

I-I see...

Well, I suspect that Jaldabaoth is controlling

those maids with a kind of magical contract.

If I can obtain the method of controlling

them after defeating Jaldabaoth,

I will have those powerful maids serve my kingdom.

I understand.

The demon maids will be handed over to you.

So, who is this person as strong as Momon?

Me.

You didn't think I would be the one

to go after hearing what I wanted?

And do not worry. I am stronger than Momon.

I have no objections.

G-Grandmaster?!

By the way, I will go alone.

I can freely use teleportation magic

to teleport to any place I have been to previously.

Th-That's...

Do you want an army, as well?

Of course, it would be an army of undead.

There is no need.

We only need enough power to defeat Jaldabaoth.

We can handle cleaning up the rest.

When can you depart?

As early as tomorrow morning.

- I understand. - Please wait! This is...

What in the world are you thinking?!

You want to invite the king of another

kingdom to fight against Jaldabaoth?!

The Sacred Kingdom will become

tainted if we invite an army of undead.

Inviting a king to come alone is much more of a problem!

What will you do if he gets injured?!

Hey, we're talking about a demon and an undead.

It's no loss for us if either of them perishes.

Am I wrong?

Either way, they're both enemies of humanity.

Therefore, it would be best if they perish together.

Grandmaster, is there any sense of justice in that?!

There is. We will save the weak citizens of our kingdom.

Squire Neia Baraja.

Y-Yes!

I will have you accompany the Sorcerer King.

Huh?

Stick with him at all times and

convince him to be useful to us.

However, don't share any information about us with him.

Just keep buttering him up and keep him in a good mood.

I've become the attendant of a

king... who is an undead on top of that.

Should I start a conversation?

But he'd probably kill me if I displeased him.

Is there something interesting on my face?

Huh? No, please excuse my rudeness, Your Majesty!

Perhaps it is uncomfortable for you

to ride in a carriage with an undead.

N-Not at all!

A-And I inherited these fierce eyes from my parents.

I-I see.

Well, I wish there was something we could talk about.

I know. What did you think about

my kingdom during your visit?

It may have seemed small in the eyes

of someone from the Sacred Kingdom.

It seemed like a good, lively country to me.

It was the first time I've ever seen

so many different races living together.

I see. I see.

And I've never seen such a

large and impressive statue before.

That's...

something my subordinates insisted on.

On top of that, they're making plans to

erect more statues in different places.

I see.

They wish to praise your greatness throughout the land!

Y-Yes...

So, you think it is a good thing.

However, it seems a bit short-sighted to me.

Why is that?

I believe a king's greatness should

not be shown through material objects.

I want to be known for the peace

and prosperity created under my rule.

Your words are truly wise.

Now, how many days will it take to

reach the Sacred Kingdom by carriage?

About ten days, Your Majesty.

I see.

Then I would like to learn more about you, Lady Baraja.

Let's see... How about the reason

you wanted to become a paladin?

Certainly! If you wish to hear about

someone like me, I would love to.

Your Sorcerous Majesty, please accept my apologies.

I know this is not a proper place

to welcome one such as yourself,

but please join us in the

meeting room to discuss our plans.

Very well.

First of all, I'd like to discuss

our direction from here on out.

Before that, now that I'm helping,

I would like to know the full details of

the current situation in your kingdom.

From the looks of your liberation

army, things must be quite dire.

It is well known that the Sacred Kingdom is separated

both physically and politically

between the north and the south.

I expect that there will be no

aid from the Southern Territory.

And since the Sacred Princess isn't here, she must be...

I can't believe you were able to deduce so much!

Grandmaster.

The Sacred Princess is currently missing.

She as well as my sister Kelart, the High Priestess,

after the battle with Jaldabaoth.

However, the Sacred Princess and Kelart

can both use high-tier priestly magic.

While there's a good chance that they've

been captured, I'm sure they are still safe.

Our main goal is to search for them

while liberating the occupied city.

We want to rescue the captured

citizens and recover our supplies.

There is a small city named Loyts nearby.

Our sources tell us that members of

the royal family may be imprisoned there.

If that's true, we want to

rescue them, no matter the cost.

With a powerful magic caster such

as His Majesty, the Sorcerer King,

we feel as confident as if we had an

army of a thousand-no, ten thousand!

I am sure we will achieve victory.

I cannot meet your expectations.

What do you mean?

I have come here to fight Jaldabaoth.

I will have to conserve my magic in

order to face such a formidable foe.

That's...

Most of all, this war is one

for the Sacred Kingdom to fight.

I don't plan to make a fuss or interfere with your actions.

If you'd like me to stand at the forefront,

does that mean you plan to come under my command?

If that's the case, I can negotiate with the nobles

of the Southern Territory and use the

best possible means to save this kingdom.

The only one who can stand

above us is the Sacred Princess.

I'm sorry, but we cannot fall under

the command of another kingdom.

Lady Baraja, your steps are

quite silent for being a squire.

My apologies.

Silent footwork is a habit I learned

from my father, who was a ranger.

If I remember correctly, wasn't your father an archer?

Can you use the bow as well, Lady Baraja?

I have some experience with it.

However, it's a meaningless skill,

since paladins only use swords.

What a waste.

A paladin with a bow...

It would be an interesting combination

and open the path to a rare job class.

Yes, quite rare.

Th-Thank you very much.

If that's the case...

Huh?

I shall lend you this.

As I believe I will cause you

trouble throughout this endeavor,

it's a token of my gratitude.

Please don't do this, Your Sorcerous Majesty!

You shouldn't bow your head to

a mere commoner such as myself!

Why not?

Since you're taking care of me,

what station you have in life

should not affect my appreciation.

Your Majesty...

This is the Ultimate Shooting Star Super.

The Ultimate Shooting Star Super.

It sounds like a weapon that would appear in mythology.

You are not far off the mark.

It is made with the incredible

and ancient technology of runes.

Protect me with this.

Your Sorcerous Majesty,

though I may be of mediocre skill,

I swear to protect you loyally,

and to the best of my ability,

until you finish your endeavor.

Let's go!

Aye!

MINOR CITY LOYTS

How valiant.

Yes. Paladins battle by charging fearlessly forward.

However...

We will begin our fight to free this

land from the hands of Jaldabaoth!

For justice!

For justice!

Ah, by the way...

Are you not joining the battle, Lady Baraja?

That rune-engraved bow should bring you some good results.

No, I am Your Majesty's attendant.

In-Indeed...

Did any of the paladins say anything about that bow?

Like they wanted to borrow it or, if there

were any swords engraved with runes?

Absolutely not!

It's true that everyone was interested in it.

However, I would never allow them

to make such a presumptuous request!

Oh, yes.

No, I see...

Step back!

Everyone, step back!

This is bad.

Huh?

I'll kill this human if you don't step back!

How cowardly!

Everyone, step back!

Throw down your weapons!

We won't take your lives if you surrender!

Grandmaster Custodio.

This is bad.

The enemy will use the hostages

if they realize it's effective.

I know that!

Grandmaster, please calm down.

The enemy is over there.

Shut up!

Where is your sense of justice?!

Who did we pledge our sword to?!

It was to the Sacred Princess!

She cares for the people more than anyone else.

A noble person who doesn't wish for

the loss of a single one of her citizens!

That wish! That justice!

Are you telling me that it's wrong?!

However, at this rate, your raid will be meaningless.

Shut up! That's not the way the Sacred Princess fights!

There should be a way.

There has to be a way to win without any death or sadness.

I don't think such a method exists.

Silence!

I'll go negotiate with that demi-human.

That's impossible.

What did you just say?

I said that's impossible.

It's as the Sorcerer King says.

You should sacrifice the one to save the many.

There's no justice in that!

Justice?

Then, how do you...

I support Lady Baraja.

Silence!

I believe it is more important to tip

the scales here than vent one's anger.

It cannot be helped. I will do it myself.

Are you sure?!

It is impossible to accomplish anything without sacrifice,

but things will be better if I step forward instead.

What do you think?

How about leaving the Bafolk to me?

Will there be sacrifices?

Unfortunately so, Grandmaster Custodio.

Humans! This is your last warning!

- Surrender or die! - Widen Magic, Fire Ball!

Your Majesty!

High Wraiths,

go and await my orders.

Your Majesty.

Lady Baraja.

I will accompany you.

Then wear this item around your neck.

Thank you very much.

I will exude an aura that

instills fear in those around me.

Tell the paladins that follow after us to

prepare a method to deal with the effects.

The priests can cast Lion's Heart.

And if I remember correctly,

paladins can cast Under Divine Flag.

You're quite knowledgeable.

Lady Baraja,

did you think I would use some kind of

unimaginable magic to save the young boy?

Yes...

It's true that I could have done so.

However, if they know how effective hostages can be,

the prisoners inside will be used as shields

and the paladins' hesitation will cause further harm.

That's why showing that hostages are clearly

of no use will prevent further sacrifices.

I know your words to be true.

Your Majesty, I'll...

This is my job, is it not?

Damn Bafolk...

I am the king of the Sorcerer Kingdom, not of this country.

If this boy were a citizen of my kingdom,

I would have prioritized his safety.

Yes.

Your Majesty... is justice itself.

Hm? What are you saying?

Excuse me.

Oh, um, Your Majesty is enacting justice, right?

I am not just.

I only wish for peaceful lives for myself and my children.

That is all and that is everything.

Nolan...

I am the one who killed your child.

A-A monster!

You killed him?

I did it to save all of your lives.

What did you say?

It seems you have something to say.

Then, let me ask you this.

Why didn't you protect your own child?

I did!

But he was taken from me...

Then why are you still alive?

I am asking why you didn't give

up your life to protect your child.

Lives are never equal in the eyes of an individual.

The one who valued his life the most should have been you.

And you couldn't protect him.

Do not blame others.

You can say that because you're strong.

That's right.

I can say this because I am strong.

And, if you claim to be weak,

it should be no surprise when everything is taken from you.

Does being strong mean you can do anything you want?

That's right.

Might makes right.

That is the way of this world.

I will forgive your abusive words because I

take pity on you for the loss of your son.

Take him.

If I were weak, everything

would be taken from me, as well.

That is why I desire strength.

Your Majesty...

It seems the enemy leader is up ahead.

Will you come with me?

Y-Yes!

This is...

I sent undead ahead to

spread fear. This is the result.

That's...

How interesting.

I am very eager to know what

item he used to counteract the fear.

My name is Buser. Grand King Buser.

No way... A demi-human king?!

So, what will you do?

Do you wish to be slaughtered?

Or do you wish to submit to me?

I shall allow you to choose.

As a king, bowing my head once was enough!

Then I will play with you a bit.

By the way, goat...

It seems you have several magic items equipped,

but I do not feel any magic

from the items around your hips.

This is what you call fashion. They're bones.

I see. I understand.

Then let us begin.

Create Greater Item.

All Appraisal Magic Item.

He was able to defeat such a terrifying

demi-human king in a split second.

As I thought, the Sorcerer King is amazing.

This must be the place.

I sense an overwhelming presence of death and fear.

Orcs?!

Why is an undead here?

I have come to release you.

Your Majesty?! They're demi-humans!

Aren't they minions of Jaldabaoth?!

Lady Baraja, do you really believe

that after seeing their appearance?

We have not attacked any human country.

And you are?

I am Dyel of the Gan Zu tribe, Dyel Gan Zu.

Dyel.

Tell me why you are all imprisoned here.

Not all of the demi-human tribes in

the Abelion Hills have submitted to him.

Many have been forced into submission.

We resisted Jaldabaoth and were brought here.

What was Jaldabaoth doing here?

Seriously, what's he doing?

I have asked you to relive a terrible tale.

Though it is not an apology, I can

release all of you with my magic.

Where would you like to go?

If possible, we would like to escape

to a place Jaldabaoth cannot reach.

Then you should come to my kingdom.

We refuse!

Aren't you a demi-human undead?

We won't be fooled!

No, my land is not a terrifying place...

It's true.

He may be undead, but he is kind to the living.

He loves his children, and treats

demi-humans equally. A truly-

Lady Baraja! That's enough...

But, Your Majesty!

Anyway! You have the word of Ains Ooal Gown

that you will never be treated in

this terrible manner under my rule.

However, I will not force you if you do not wish to join me.

I will release you wherever you like.

Why are you being so gracious to us?

I plan to defeat Jaldabaoth.

That is why I'd like to do anything

in my power to weaken his strength.

If he rules over others with fear,

there may be demi-humans who wish to betray him.

I see. So that's how it is.

Excuse me.

Will you stand outside for a little while?

Y-Yes.

To His Majesty, humans and demi-humans

are both equally worth protecting.

He is truly a personage of great kindness.

Sorry for the wait.

Your Sorcerous Majesty. So, this is where you've been.

Did something happen?

I have good news!

The elder brother of the

Sacred Princess has been found!

Prince Caspond.

This gentleman is the one who has been aiding our kingdom.

The Sorcerer King, Ains Ooal Gown.

It is a pleasure to meet you, Your Sorcerous Majesty.

Likewise.

It is a pleasure to meet you, Your Highness.

I apologize for meeting you in such a terrible state.

No, it is good to see you safe.

I was freed from the demons thanks to your aid.

I would like to sincerely thank you for the

charity you have shown me and my people.

Where is the Sorcerer King?

We have prepared a separate

room and he has retired for the night.

Then let us discuss the future.

First of all, the Sacred Princess...

I hear that my little sister Calca is currently missing.

Are the demi-humans holding her hostage?

We have informed the

Sorcerer King of that possibility,

but she is likely no longer...

We haven't confirmed that!

Even if that's the case,

we should be able to resurrect

her as long as we find her body.

My little sister, Kelart, is alive somewhere.

She can resurrect Princess Calca!

I also want to save my little sister Calca.

For her sake...

I will stay here and fight Jaldabaoth's army.

That's too reckless.

We may have the city walls, but if the enemy surrounds us,

it'll be over the moment we run out of food.

You don't plan to go back to the Southern Territory?

I plan to dispatch a messenger.

However, I have no doubt the

nobles of the Southern Territory

hope that my little sister is dead so that

they can fight to claim the sacred throne.

I absolutely cannot beg such

people for help at this time like this.

Furthermore, I heard that the

Sorcerer King will defeat Jaldabaoth

and leave our kingdom as soon as he obtains the demon maids.

But that would be a problem for us.

We need him to cull the demi-humans

that have entered our kingdom.

That would contravene our

agreement with the Sorcerer King.

The more demi-humans he kills,

the less our innocent citizens will be sacrificed.

Tell me which you would rather choose.

A promise made to an undead or

the lives of our innocent people?

The lives of our innocent people, obviously!

Exactly, Grandmaster.

Let's put the Sorcerer King to work.

Enemy attack!

Enemy attack!

Those numbers...

We have about ten thousand soldiers

and we estimate the enemy has about forty thousand.

Our only hope for victory is to survive

until reinforcements come from the south

or to make the enemy retreat.

So this is where you've been, Grandmaster.

Gustav. You came at the perfect time.

I'd like to see if you have any ideas, as well.

If I have any ideas, I would love to give them to you.

However, we currently have a bit of a problem.

What?

Some of the citizens have been asking if the

Sorcerer King will join us in this battle.

The Sorcerer King told us he has to save

his magic power until he faces Jaldabaoth.

He doesn't plan on joining us in this battle.

The people who witnessed the

recapture of this city know that

the Sorcerer King can easily do what we paladins cannot.

The citizens' morale will drop once they

hear such a hero won't be standing with us.

Hero?!

He's an undead!

Even if he's an undead.

Anyway, it's fine if they just consider him a hero.

If we aren't careful, the throne of the Sacred King...

You mean, the Sacred Princess.

I'm sure Princess Calca is currently

being held prisoner somewhere.

My apologies.

The throne of the Sacred Princess may be in jeopardy.

Why the hell would that be the case?!

What do all of you think?

Of course, we paladins do not

believe the Sorcerer King to be a hero.

However, we can tell that such thoughts

are spreading amongst the people.

The Sorcerer King showed off a little too much of his power.

Gustav, was it a mistake to bring the Sorcerer King here?

I don't believe so.

That was the best decision you could make at the time.

Then what should we do now?

We must fight the enemy on our own this time.

Otherwise, even if we defeat Jaldabaoth...

the fighting may never end.

Why aren't we attacking?

It's already been three days.

I heard that city was protected

by the Grand King Buser.

Are you afraid of the enemy who

defeated someone as powerful as him?

Sir Vijar, there's no need to be so excited.

Goodness. An ignorant whelp is chirping.

A slow-starting granny is a serious problem.

Stop it. Both of you.

I have to report any disorder

in the army to Lord Jaldabaoth.

As for the reason we have yet to attack...

Lord Jaldabaoth has ordered us to

give the humans a few days' worth of time.

He wants their fear to grow.

I see. So that's the reason.

Even so, he didn't give us an exact number of days.

We will attack in two more days.

We were also given another important order.

We need to leave a few humans alive and let them escape.

Meaning, we can massacre the rest of them?

Yes.

Now, spend the next two days building up your strength.

Squire Neia Baraja.

Come in.

I will be deployed to the front lines as

a member of the Sacred Paladin Order.

I came to apologize for being unable to continue my duty

as Your Majesty's attendant

and to offer my parting respects.

There is a possibility that Jaldabaoth is

attempting to whittle away my magic power.

If he does not appear in this battle,

do not expect me to come and help.

I completely understand.

Even so, it is my duty as a citizen of this

kingdom to save as many people as I can.

Saving the weak... It is a matter of

course to save those who are suffering.

Yes.

Those are the kind of eyes I like.

And so, I will lend a few items to you.

More items?

I am already borrowing the Ultimate Shooting Star Super!

I was planning to return this to you...

This is the armor of the demi-human

king I defeated a few days ago.

I'm sure it will protect you.

A-And this is a Visor Mirror Shade.

This will not only keep your vision clear, but...

Y-Your Majesty!

I'm very sorry.

I couldn't possibly borrow all of these.

Why not?

How about a promise in exchange?

You must return them to me in person.

Thank you very much.

I hope to...

No, I'll definitely survive and return these items to you!

It's over. There's no way we can fight them.

But if the Sorcerer King who

recaptured this city were here...

The Sorcerer King will not take part in this battle.

You were attending the Sorcerer

King... Oh, uh, were you not?

Oh, yes. That's right.

Do you know why, then?

His Sorcerous Majesty needs to conserve his magic power

to fight the powerful Jaldabaoth.

That's the reason we're

fighting without him this time.

Just us?

There's no way we can fend them off!

Is he ordering us to die?

But... isn't this our kingdom?

We have to be the ones to protect our kingdom!

The Sorcerer King is a king from another kingdom!

Is our weakness really an excuse

to let someone like that defend us?

We're the only ones who can

protect what's important to us.

That's why... I'll fight.

The demi-humans are strong.

We're not even knights. We don't stand a chance.

But... I have a wife and child.

That's why... I'll fight, too.

Yes. Let's fight together!

Don't be afraid!

Under Divine Flag!

The enemy's arrows won't rain down forever!

Hold out until then!

With my strength, even this bow isn't enough!

Run! Return fire is coming!

They're coming.

What are you doing?!

Everyone with a bow needs to shoot!

Throw rocks if you don't have a bow!

Those children...

People like us...

We, the weak, can't save them!

All of you! Attack the demi-humans!

Give up on the child hostages!

That person is...

If they get past these walls,

the fates of the women and

children inside will be much worse!

Don't you love your children?!

W-We've got no choice!

Attack!

Bring more stones!

Is this the power of the armor?

Call the priests to support us with magic!

Use your spears to strike down the demi-humans climbing up!

First line! Ready your shields!

Drop them!

Second line! Ready your shields!

Third line! Pikemen, forward!

Fourth line! Pikemen, forward!

Paladins! Protect our people from the terror of the demons!

Under Divine Flag!

Very good!

Then let us begin!

Open the gates!

You filthy demi-humans!

We'll use your skinned hides to wipe your dirty asses!

Pikemen, pull!

Pikemen, stab!

Now! Throw them!

I won't stand a chance in a three-on-one battle.

Paladin Sabicus! Paladin Esteban!

Yes!

Can you hold the other two back

while I kill one of these creatures?

Leave it to us!

Even at the cost of my life!

I don't mind taking all three of you at once.

I'm sure you'll regret

fighting me once you're in hell.

Let's leave the little human lady to Sir Vijar.

That looks like a sharp sword.

What is your name?

Remedios Custodio.

It's you. You're known as the

strongest paladin in this country!

This is great.

My name is Vijar Rajandala.

I'm sure my name will spread far and

wide as Demon Claw Vijar if I kill you.

Stop with your blather!

Strong Strike!

Fortress!

Power Claw!

Strong Strike!

Mine's dead.

What?!

Mine, too.

Little chick, it seems you still have a ways to go.

Shall I help?

You must be joking.

That'll affect the story of my greatness.

Then what should we do now, Madam Nasrene?

Should we break through the human

shields over there and go on ahead first?

Like hell I'd let you!

You bitch! I told you that you're my opponent!

Militia! Hold your shields!

I can't believe I already have to use my trump card.

Extreme Holy Strike!

What was that?

Why didn't it work?

That looked impressive, but it didn't really hurt.

Was it just to look flashy?

You attacked our kingdom.

You made our people suffer!

Yet your alignment isn't evil?!

What an intense light.

Truly blinding.

Now, human...

You've done well as the foil to my legend.

If you surrender, I will kill you without much pain.

Well, Sir Vijar, we shall leave her to you.

We don't have time to deal with her alone.

Paladins, protect the people!

I won't allow you to kill any of Princess Calca's people!

Madam Nasrene, why not erase the

people behind her with your power?

Good idea.

Showdown Declaration!

Shit!

I've already told you that I'm your opponent!

Fire Ball!

Wall of Skeleton!

Even as a lesson on the battlefield,

I cannot bear to see three against one.

Who is that?

An undead.

I believe he's an elder lich.

Help! He's come to help us!

Your Sorcerous Majesty, please save us!

Why did you come here?!

Why did I come here?

I have come to give you aid.

Is that so?

Then I'll leave this to you.

I will leave this place to the Sorcerer King!

We will act as reinforcements for

the areas with the greatest need!

All soldiers! Follow me!

Huh?!

This is the first time I've ever

been treated so disrespectfully.

I thought the best person to owe me a favor

would be the Grandmaster of the Sacred Paladin Order,

but I can't believe how rude she was.

An undead coming to the rescue of humans...

Are you being controlled by a necromancer?

On top of that, he was left behind.

So pitiful. So pitiful.

Silence!

Wh-What did you do?!

Did I not demand silence?!

Huh? Huh? What in the world?

This is a huge loss.

Eliminate the demi-humans!

If I'd known this would happen, I

would have prioritized Neia Baraja.

The great Jajan of the Lagon tribe

has taken the head of the commander!

Jajan of the Lagon tribe!

I, Neia Baraja, have shot him down!

Don't approach that human carelessly!

She's wearing the Grand King's armor!

The Grand King?

It's Grand King Buser's armor!

And look at the glint in her eyes!

Those eyes hunger for a massacre!

And that powerful bow...

She's the Mad-Eyed Archer!

Ms. Baraja, this area is a loss. Please run.

I...

I have to return this weapon.

If I run away with this weapon in my hands,

what will those hostile to His Majesty say?

If that's the case...

Like hell I'll run!

I'm scared.

The Mad-Eyed Archer is almost dead!

Yeah, attack together!

I'm scared.

I'm scared.

Dad... Mom...

Your Majesty...

That was close.

Your Majesty?

Neia Baraja, leave this place to me and rest.

Th-The demi-humans...

I-I'm fine, Your Majesty.

That's wasteful...

No need to be polite.

This helps recover fatigue, too.

I'm sorry for taking so long to save you.

Your Majesty, are you all right?

You came to save us.

You need to conserve your power for Jaldabaoth.

I'm fine.

If it means you'll be safe, then it must be done.

Your Majesty...

I know now.

Hm? Know what?

I know what justice truly is.

Huh?

Your Majesty is justice itself!

Are you... a little tired?

I am. But, even more than that, I'm sure now.

Strength is needed to protect the ideals of justice.

Yet, strength alone is not enough.

One must be strong and use

that strength righteously to be just.

In other words, Your Majesty is justice itself!

Your Sorcerous Majesty!

Thank you very much!

Your Sorcerous Majesty!

You came all the way here to save us!

It was no trouble.

No, actually...

If you'd like to thank me,

please take her to a safe place.

Neia Baraja...

and the people of this kingdom...

Leave the rest to me.

Your Sorcerous Majesty!

Thank you very much!

Hooray for Your Majesty, the Sorcerer King!

I can't believe he was able to

annihilate forty thousand demi-humans.

This is a victory of the Sacred Kingdom that

should be recorded in history, Your Highness!

Unfortunately, you're a bit off.

It was a victory brought about by the Sorcerer King alone.

You're wrong!

It was through our own efforts. Don't forget that!

True. It is as you say, Grandmaster Custodio.

We would not have obtained victory without

the deaths of our paladins and people.

That is certainly true.

At the same time,

it is also true that we would have lost

this battle without the Sorcerer King.

Am I wrong?

The Sorcerer King only joined us in the middle!

How many people died for this victory?!

Our people, paladins, and priests...

So many people were sacrificed for this victory!

Grandmaster...

That bag of bones finished things by

flying around and appealing to the public!

Was this fight just a game to him?

That's it.

Jaldabaoth and the Sorcerer King must be working together.

If you think about it, he's the only

one who benefited from this battle!

He's... No, the Sorcerer Kingdom is probably

trying to weaken us so they can conquer us!

Grandmaster Custodio!

You must be tired. Go and rest.

But...

That is an order.

Your Highness, inside!

Jaldabaoth!

Thank you for the welcome, humans.

You're in the way.

Princess Calca...

My goodness. I ended up losing half of her.

If that woman didn't rush in without thinking,

things wouldn't have ended up like this.

What a beautiful sound!

Now, then. Nice to meet you.

Sorcerer King Ains Ooal Gown.

Or should I refer to you as Your Majesty?

There is no need for that.

Now then, have you come here to fight me?

That's right, Sorcerer King.

Now that you're here, there is no

point in sending anyone weaker.

Moreover, your strength surpasses that of Momon.

That's why I've created this

plan to secure certain victory!

Demon maids?

These are...

Your Majesty, please don't worry about us!

Fret not, human.

I will give you all slow and painful deaths later.

We will wait for you at the clock

tower in the center of the city.

Come if you dare, Sorcerer King!

Sir Caspond, I will buy you some time.

You should order anyone near

the center of the city to evacuate.

I understand.

Your Majesty!

You have already used so much magic to free our city.

Will you be all right?

True, it may be dangerous.

However, I cannot run from this.

Why? Don't the people of the Sorcerer Kingdom need you?!

I made a promise as a king.

And it's more convenient that he has come to me.

I will take this chance to destroy

him and obtain those demon maids!

Message.

Hanzo, how is the situation around us?

The Pleiades?

Well, I know they're nearby.

Goodness.

No signs of players or world

items this time around, either.

It can't be helped.

It never hurts to be extra careful.

Everything is ready.

Now I just need to follow along with Demiurge's plan.

If I mess up, I'll just say I was testing him.

To begin with, what the hell does Demiurge take me for?

Most of the instructions he gave me for this operation

ended with, "Please go with the flow."

I mean, would any other king

normally come out on their own like this?

Demiurge and Albedo should consider my skill

set before suggesting these crazy ideas.

Okay. Do your best, me!

Things should be a breeze after this.

Evil Lord of Wrath is one of Demiurge's

demon summons and his level is 84.

He mainly uses physical attacks and is

a pure warrior-type monster with high HP.

Now, I'm sure you've been informed.

Of course, Lord Ains.

So, Demiurge...

After this, you plan to summon demons to attack that city?

Yes, that is correct.

I have two requests, then.

First, I want you to support my own personal side plans.

And secondly...

I want you to order your summoned

demon to fight me seriously.

Th-That's...

We understand.

Albedo!

However, the Evil Lord of Wrath will

probably not be enough to satisfy you.

Why not have the demon maids join as well?

Maximize Magic, Reality...

CZ is here, too?!

I may accidentally kill the Pleiades.

Then we will use Greater

Doppelgängers to fight you in their place.

Why am I so weak?

But even if I had the same power as

Jaldabaoth, I could not become justice.

Your Sorcerous Majesty...

You are the only one who is justice itself.

Your Majesty. Please. Please.

Be victorious!

The Sorcerer King is dead!

Lies!

I'm thankful to you humans.

I might have lost if he were at his best.

I can't believe he used his magic

power to save mere humans like you.

It seems like he was a fool

who didn't know how to prioritize.

However, he injured me enough that I must rest.

I will overlook your little

lives until these injuries heal.

Wait for me in despair.

No way! No way! No way!

Who'd believe the words of a demon?!

Oh!

Wh-What a fine bow you have!

It has been a long time since

I've seen such fine workmanship!

You could have finished me off.

That was dangerous.

What weapon is that? How was it made?

Like I'd tell you!

Oh, c-could it have been made with rune technology?

No! I won't tell you a thing!

Well, I guess it can't be helped.

Greater Teleportation.

How dare you run?!

Your Majesty...

Three days.

It's already been three days since the

disappearance of His Sorcerous Majesty.

We need to form a search unit

and find him as soon as possible.

Why doesn't Prince Caspond do anything?!

No. If I was strong enough, I could

have gone and searched on my own!

Why am I so weak?

Squire Neia Baraja!

His Highness Prince Caspond calls for you.

Very well. I will see him immediately.

Excuse me, everyone.

We may not reach your skill, but

we'll all keep practicing here, Ms. Neia.

We don't know when the demi-humans will attack again.

Yes!

Let's continue training and grow stronger!

After all, it's a sin to be weak.

Regarding the Sorcerer King...

Will you send out a search unit?!

As I have said many times, we cannot.

We believe the Sorcerer King

fell in the far eastern region.

It is part of the Abelion Hills

and infested with demi-humans.

Without a large army,

we would be sending soldiers to die senseless deaths.

But there may be a chance

he fell a little closer to the city.

It's useless.

There's no way he's still alive

after falling from that height.

The Sorcerer King is dead.

His Majesty is still alive!

He's dead.

You're the only one who thinks he's still alive!

I'm not done talking.

First, I'd like to have one more person join us.

I will call her now. Don't be too surprised.

This is Emissary Beebeebee.

A Zern?!

That's right. She's a Zern.

They are currently trying to rebel against Jaldabaoth.

They have only been following his orders because

a member of their royal family had been taken hostage.

However, the demons have executed our king,

who was being held hostage in the hills.

Now, the last remaining

male of our race is the prince,

who is being held in a city about

five days' journey southwest of here.

They are requesting our help to rescue him.

The city the emissary speaks of is the key

city of the Northern Territory, Kalinsha.

After cooperating with the

Zerns and rescuing their prince,

we will take Kalinsha.

If you cooperate with us,

three thousand of our Zern

soldiers will cooperate with you.

If this operation is successful,

we'll be able to send out a rescue

unit to search for the Sorcerer King.

We should be able to search the

Abelion Hills with the help of the Zerns.

Neia Baraja.

I would like you to infiltrate

Kalinsha and rescue the Zern prince.

So, who will join me on this mission?

Well, about that...

After the last battle, a single

demon maid came to surrender.

A demon maid?

It seems that the Sorcerer King

was able to steal her from Jaldabaoth

and put her under his control during the last fight.

Neia Baraja.

Where are you?

Boo.

You make a funny face when you're surprised.

A-Are you Jaldabaoth's demon maid?

Yes. But my loyalty now lies with Lord Ains.

Lord Ains?

So, what are you here for?

I came to ask you some questions.

Drink.

This is...

It's chocolate-flavored.

A bit high in calories.

About two thousand.

But not to worry.

One of the supreme beings once said

that it's an honor for a woman to get

fat from consuming delicious things.

Thank you very much.

It's sweet!

Want another one?

May I have another?

It's delicious.

Oh, no! That's not it.

I came to ask you questions.

Um, first, may I ask you your name?

My name is Neia Baraja.

I was helping His Majesty the

Sorcerer King as his attendant.

I know. I heard you have vicious-looking eyes.

You can call me CZ.

I'll call you Neia.

I understand the plan.

The two of us will sneak into

the castle and save the prince.

After that, the Liberation Army and

the Zerns will attack and seize Kalinsha.

Yes.

According to the Zerns,

there may be great demons among the

guards watching over the prince's room.

Does that sound right?

Yes.

There are three of them and

they take turns patrolling the cities.

How strong are they?

How strong are they compared to you?

I don't know. They're weaker than Lord Ains.

His Majesty the Sorcerer King.

It's His Majesty the Sorcerer King.

Isn't your way of addressing him a little too familiar?

I was told to call him Lord Ains.

That's why I call him Lord Ains.

I. Am allowed. To call him that.

N-No, there's no way he had enough time to

tell you that in the middle of that fight.

Unfortunately, it's the truth.

Well, I understand your shock. I really do.

However, that is your current standing.

But if you keep working hard for Lord Ains,

I'm sure he'll allow you to call him that, too.

So, work hard.

CZ...

It's a senior's job to guide a junior.

Well, thank you for that.

No worries.

Anyone who understands Lord

Ains' greatness should be given mercy.

I feel a little complicated about agreeing with a demon,

but it's true that Lord Ains is a

personage of greatness, as he should be.

Neia, even though you're a human, you have good eyes.

I originally didn't care what would happen

to you, but I'll bring you back in one piece.

Huh?

The last order Lord Ains gave

me was to cooperate with all of you.

I'll do my best as long as my life won't be forfeit.

Thank you.

Good.

Huh?

Wh-What's this?!

What the heck is this?

You're not cute, but I'll make

an exception and give this to you.

Why did you stick it there?!

Hm, you're like a little sister.

Huh?!

It can't be helped.

The seal. Stick it somewhere visible.

Yes.

Are we done talking?

Oh, no, just one more thing.

After we finish this mission, I want to

go look for His Majesty the Sorcerer King.

Oh, no, to go pick him up...

No problem. I'll go, too.

Really?

Honestly, we lost contact with His Majesty

after he fell toward the lands in the east.

Something terrible may have happened to him.

What are you talking about?

He's fine. He's not dead.

The fact that Lord Ains has me under his control is proof.

Why are you crying?

His Majesty is still alive.

Your snot got on it.

I'm pretty shocked.

I-I'll make sure to wash it!

We're close to Kalinsha.

Halt.

We're bringing in rations.

Hurry it up.

Ms. CZ, there's some raw meat in your hair.

Thank you.

I'm never infiltrating like this again.

Though, we'll have to do it one more time to sneak out...

Thank you very much.

Let's go, then.

Yes.

The Zern prince is locked up in

a detached tower of this castle.

We can only reach it by crossing

the sky bridge that connects the two.

On top of that, we have to go through a long passageway

that has no places to hide in order to get to that bridge...

Tell me the plan.

Yes. We'll start by entering a room above that floor.

Th-Thank you.

Mm.

But you're too slow.

I'll take the right.

Please take the left, Ms. CZ.

Now it's a race against time.

If I slip up, please ignore me and keep going.

I'm going to use it. Neia, wait here.

Huh?

Huh?

Clear. Let's go.

Yes.

I can't erase my presence again today.

Proceed carefully.

I understand.

Probably a guard.

Let's take him down immediately.

Understood.

Who the hell're you?

What should we do, Ms. CZ?

There is no point in hesitating.

We need to get close and attack

before the other guards come.

Right.

How did humans get in here?!

Projectiles don't work on me!

He's resistant to all types of ranged attacks?

With that little strength?

It's some kind of trick.

What the hell are you talking about?!

Step back.

Useless! All useless!

I told you that arrows don't work on me!

You fool!

I already told you it was useless!

Why are you aiming for her?

You're attacking her even though

her attacks are useless against you.

Incomprehensible.

You fool! She's just in the way!

Is it actually effective?

Is there a limited number of times it's not?

Neia.

I understand!

Seven times.

Huh?

I understand now.

He can only resist ranged attacks seven times.

Is it in one day?

Or one hour?

Either way, it doesn't matter. You will die here.

Y-You bitch! Fog Cloud!

He's gone around behind you.

Neia, duck.

Mode Change, Full Burst.

How in the world...

Are you okay?

Yes, but it hurts a little to pull my bow.

Do you have a healing potion?

I don't, but all we have left to do

is rescue the hostage and escape.

Hurry, then.

One of the items that His Sorcerous Majesty

gave me allows me to use a healing spell,

but with my limited magic power, I can only use it once.

I have to save my magic power for now!

Here.

Yes.

Not here...

Wait! This is the Zern Prince we're trying to rescue!

This?

Um... Can you speak, Zern Prince?

Yes, I can.

You two do not seem to be a part of my meal.

That's correct.

We came because we were asked to rescue you.

A request from my eggmates?

It was a request from a Zern named Beebeebee.

Beebeebee? Hm...

But if I leave this place, I will

receive Jalda... Lord Jaldabaoth's ire.

That will put my people and, most

importantly, our king in great danger.

I do not know the details, but your king has passed.

The Zern wants to save you, at the very least.

What?! My father?!

Your people are working with

our human army to attack this city.

Please be at ease.

I see.

I know it's shameless to ask the human

heroes who have come to save me a favor,

but can you please act like you took me against my will?

You want to act unwilling, just in case. I understand.

Then we'll act as kidnappers.

Thank you.

Do you feel uncomfortable?

Not at all...

But you smell quite good. I'm growing hungry.

What do Zern eat?

The bodily fluids of creatures,

whether they be alive or dead.

I'll get angry if you do anything to my junior.

I'm far from ravenous enough to

do something like that to my heroes.

Let's go, then.

There are multiple presences in this room.

Please.

I don't know who they are but there are many Zern here.

Your Highness!

Beebeebee.

I've been told that my father has passed.

But what do you plan to do?

Running away is just running down the path of destruction.

I understand your concern, Your Highness.

But Jaldabaoth only sees the Zern as slaves and livestock.

After everything is over, will we be able

to find a place under Jaldabaoth's rule?

You are slow to assemble.

Boobeebee?!

And, unfortunately, Jaldabaoth's

two-headed demon aide is here.

It's a Circlet.

They can hang the heads of two

magic casters and use their powers.

This is a good chance to get rid of it.

Huh?

That's true. We have come this far.

We can only put our faith in your strength.

Your Highness...

Alone. No guards.

Then this is our best chance to kill it. Let's go.

A human?

Yin Five Elements Grand Fireball.

Yang Five Elements Grand Fireball.

As I thought.

Is that the Zern Prince wrapped

around the human's back?

It doesn't seem like you're delivering a human prisoner.

A betrayal. How interesting.

Huh?

You're...

High Priestess Kelart Custodio?

I see. I see.

Zerns, are you telling me it doesn't

matter what happens to your king?

What are you saying?! You've already killed him!

The king? Really?

I see. So, he's been killed.

That just means your king was a fool.

How dare you?!

My, my. Traitors. Is that human your trump card?

Do you think I'd tell you?!

There's no need to say.

Come, Shadow Demons.

Kill all the Zerns except the prince.

I will capture him.

Human, there's no chance of

winning by siding with the Zerns.

If you betray them, I'll save the people

dear to you that have been taken prisoner.

Really?

What are you saying?! Will you betray us?!

Shut up! I'm speaking with her.

Tell me the number of people you wish to protect and save.

Depending on the negotiations...

What?! Sorcerer...

No need to explain.

Yin Five Elements Lightning Claw.

Yang Five Elements Lightning Claw.

You're in the way.

Shock Wave.

Yin Wood Element Lightning Claw.

Yang Five Elements Lightning Claw.

Open Wounds.

Ms. CZ!

Heavy Recover!

I see.

Shock Wave.

Are you all right?!

I-I'm fine!

You're wearing some sturdy armor.

Next, I'll kill you together with...

No. I will protect Neia.

What?

And the weapon in her hands is a bow loaned by Lord Ains.

What?! From the Sorcerer King?!

That's right. It's a bow made with rune technology.

CZ! Don't show them all of our cards!

What?! That's lost technology.

Is that really a weapon made with runes?!

A weapon like that might actually kill me!

What are you saying?

I can't believe it's made with runes! How impressive!

Runes?

You're wrong! It's not that kind of weapon!

- Runes... - You're wrong!

Ugh, well, then...

Blindness.

I can't see!

It's fine. Shoot.

Yes!

You did it!

Huh? It hit?

Let's stay on the offensive together.

Your Highness! Thank goodness you're all right.

You okay?

Yes. Somehow...

Mm. That's good.

We really took it down.

That was truly impressive!

Now, everyone, eat Grand Mother's

corpse with the utmost of care.

Eat it? Was it someone you knew?

She was the queen of a demi-human tribe

called Pandex, as well as my first love.

What will you do with the human head? Will you eat it?

N-No, we don't have that kind of custom.

I will take it home carefully.

I see...

Neia, our mission is complete.

We should get moving.

Yes, Ms. CZ.

Kill them! Kill all the demi-humans!

Other than the Zerns, Grandmaster!

I know!

It's now!

Now is the time to take justice back into our hands!

Humans, I have returned!

It seems you did as you pleased while I was

healing the injuries dealt by the Sorcerer King.

Die.

Burn in the fiery flames of wrath

until your life is reduced to ashes!

Everyone, retreat from this area!

Grandmaster! Please wait!

Now is the time to run!

You're right. I can't beat him.

But I'm willing to die fighting if it means I

can give all of you even a second more of life!

I understand.

Let's go!

Neia, look.

That's...

New incoming demi-human troops?

I have to notify everyone!

Retreat! A temporary retreat!

An enemy attack is coming from the east!

Demi-human troops are attacking!

What?!

Let the others know as soon as possible!

I can't believe Jaldabaoth still has more pawns!

They must have gathered all the remaining

demi-humans from the Abelion Hills!

Senior CZ, please escape.

What about you, Neia?

I won't run.

Last time... I wasn't able to be

by His Majesty's side until the end.

Because I was weak.

But as someone who served His Sorcerous Majesty...

I don't want to remain weak and sinful!

I will fight so that as many of the people

His Majesty protected can escape as possible.

So, CZ, I will entrust my wish to you.

Please go find His Sorcerous Majesty.

No worries.

I don't need to go.

What do you mean?

Look.

The Sorcerer Kingdom's flag?

His Sorcerous Majesty! Incredible...

What a coincidence meeting you here, Lady Baraja.

Did you think I was dead?

Your Sorcerous Majesty!

I had faith!

Senior CZ said you were fine, and I

believed her words, but I'm still so...

I see. I'm happy to hear that.

Wait, what? Senior?!

Stop crying.

It seems you have gotten along well with CZ, Lady Baraja.

That pleases me.

It's all thanks to Your Majesty! I

couldn't have made it without Senior CZ.

- Thank you very much! - Snot got on it again.

It's still unexpected.

I see. Well, that's an unexpected surprise.

How was it, CZ?

I like Neia.

She has a distinct face.

Distinct?

Your Majesty, there are a lot of things I

wish to ask you. But most importantly...

Are you upset that we took so long to find you?

If so, I will take full responsibility.

What are you talking about?

I don't believe I have any particular

reason to be upset with any of you.

Y-Your Majesty...

In fact, I should apologize for taking so long.

After I was defeated by

Jaldabaoth, I fell into the Abelion Hills.

It took some time, but that area is now

under the rule of the Sorcerer Kingdom, so...

Consider them all soldiers of the Sorcerer Kingdom.

Now, I need to settle things with Jaldabaoth.

Isn't that the Sorcerer King?

He's alive?

Your Majesty!

Your Sorcerous Majesty!

Are they all calling my name?

Yes, they are all thankful for your

benevolence and happy that you've returned.

I-I see.

They're thanking me?

Yes! That's right!

You've gathered them together.

You've grown a lot since I saw you last, Lady Baraja.

Thank you very much, Your Sorcerous Majesty.

Listen well!

Last time, I was taken by surprise.

I was outnumbered and had consumed a lot of my magic.

However, it is different this time.

There is no reason for me to lose!

Wait here for my victory!

Your Sorcerous Majesty!

Be victorious!

Of course!

Sorry for the wait.

It's time to settle things.

- He won. - Huh?

Senior CZ!

I told you so, Junior.

Hurrah!

Hurrah to His Sorcerous Majesty!

ROYAL CAPITAL HOBURNS And that is how His Sorcerous

ROYAL CAPITAL HOBURNS Majesty defeated Jaldabaoth.

After Kalinsha, the Liberation Army continued forward

to retake the city of Prart and this capital, Hoburns.

His Sorcerous Majesty is without peer.

He came to save the people of another kingdom

and even brought salvation to the demi-humans!

Demi-humans should die!

Yes. That is also a reasonable opinion.

For us, demi-humans are a menace.

However, this time, many of those demi-humans

were being controlled by Jaldabaoth.

His Sorcerous Majesty showered

grace even upon those creatures

and took all the demi-humans out of our kingdom,

protecting both us and the demi-humans.

You, there!

Have you ever heard of a king who

ventures out alone to save people

who are suffering in another kingdom?

Have you ever heard of a king who shows his

benevolence to all, no matter the race?!

Oh, uh, no, well, I haven't.

How wonderful! It's exactly as you say!

A king who saves the people of other

kingdoms regardless of the danger...

There is no other like him! Only the Sorcerer King!

Only someone like him can

be considered the king of justice!

His Majesty is able to achieve

such justice because of his strength!

That is why, we...

and all humanity must seek

asylum with His Sorcerous Majesty!

Another fine speech, Lady Baraja.

No, I'm merely letting everyone know of

His Majesty's greatness. This is nothing.

There is something I wish to report.

The number of followers that worship the

Sorcerer King has surpassed fifty thousand.

Oh, that's amazing!

I'm happy that so many people

understand His Majesty's greatness!

No, it must be a matter of course!

His Sorcerous Majesty is truly great!

The supporters would like to have some sort of symbol

to show their affiliation with our organization.

I see. That's quite understandable.

I will leave that to you, then.

Understood.

I'm sure His Majesty will be happy, as well.

Are you truly sure?

Yes. That equipment is my gift to you for all your hard work.

I'd like you to accept it.

I shall return to the Sorcerer Kingdom.

I've done all I need to do here.

Is that so...

It's unfortunate that everyone from the Sacred Kingdom

cannot see our kingdom's savior off.

I asked Prince Caspond

to let me depart without any fanfare.

However...

They're all thankful for what

Your Sorcerous Majesty has done.

Well, I should go.

CZ, do you have anything to say to Lady Baraja?

See you.

Yes! See you.

I'm sure that there are still many difficult

things to overcome in this kingdom.

However, I'm sure you'll be able to do well.

Let us meet again someday.

Yes!

Your... Your Sorcerous Majesty!

U-Um!

May I call you Lord Ains?

Huh?

Yes, that's fine.

Call me that if you wish.

Thank you very much!

Please be well, Senior CZ!

Mm.

His Sorcerous Majesty!

Hurrah to His Sorcerous Majesty!

Hurrah!

Hurrah!

Hurrah!

Your Majesty...

No, Lord Ains...

I will spread your justice throughout this kingdom.

Well, I'm sure some nobles will be

quite unhappy once I become Sacred King.

Especially those in the Southern Territory,

who were not affected by the attacks.

Clearly, discontent will grow, sparking a great rift,

and fully dividing the Sacred Kingdom in two.

I am honored by your presence, Lord Demiurge.

I merely stopped by as I was

taking things back to Nazarick.

Have there been any problems thus far?

Not at all.

Everything has been going

according to your plans, Lord Demiurge.

Let us discuss the future, then.

I will have to aggravate the relationship

between the Northern and Southern Territories

and create a civil war.

The people will seek asylum with Lord Ains on their own.

Then, the Sorcerer Kingdom will

truly have complete rule over them.

Lord Demiurge, what should I do about the girl?

She will continue gathering the support of the people

and may grow stronger than the Sacred King.

There was once a time when Lord

Ains was described as inscrutable.

Truly a befitting term!

Lord Ains has prepared such a splendid pawn!

Lord Ains has managed to create a follower

who could stand strong in a religious

kingdom heavily reliant on the Sacred King.

Her existence will shorten the length of my plans by years!

In that pursuit, he even staged his own death.

Truly a fearsome man!

As expected of the great leader who

managed all of the supreme beings!

Lord Ains, how I desperately wish

to present this entire world to you!

Now, is there anything else you'd like to confirm?

Yes. About the woman we no

longer need, Remedios Custodio.

Is it not safer to kill her?

No, we will leave her alive a bit longer.

She will be a good place for

the nobles to vent their discontent.

We should dispose of her once both sides

have completely turned against one another.

I understand.

I will leave the rest to you.

As you wish.

Enjoy your happiness for a little

longer, people of my kingdom.

CZ, this was your first time doing a mission on your own.

How was it?

I think I was able to try my best.

But it was difficult to make

decisions and take action on my own.

I-I see.

That's right. Lady Baraja is a human,

but you seem to get along well with her.

I like her.

Oh, that's good to hear!

By the way, how did things go

with my request about the runes?

Were there people interested in rune

weapons or who wanted one themselves?

I tried my best.

I see. You tried your best.

I tried my best.