What a mistake...
Mr. Momon, I'm really sorry about last night.
Even though I've become undead both physically and mentally, I still acted emotionally.
This area has such a great view.
There was probably no need to walk in formation like this!
It's important to be on guard.
So true! The greatest enemy is carelessness.
A dragon could suddenly launch an attack on us.
Seriously, do you really think that would happen, Ninya?!
Around the area of E-Rantel,
there are legends of a dragon that could freely control nature.
And, to the north of the Azerlisia mountains over there,
I've heard that there are quite a few living frost dragons.
Ah, do you know the name of the dragon that freely controls nature?
Huh?
Oh, no, I don't.
I will check when we return to town.
Yes. Can you do that for me, Mr. Ninya?
O-Of course, Mr. Momon!
It's just a bit farther to Carne Village!
In Yggdrasil, dragons were considered the strongest species.
If they exist in this world, I should be wary of them.
Where does the answer lead? Seek it out!
ko
ta
e
wa
do
ko
eiei
Sa
ga
shi
te
where
's
my
soul?
It's like a fear, sweet dream - wandering
It's
like
a
fear
wa
rui
yu
me
no
you
de
me
but when we wake up all I've got is bones
za
me
te
mo
all
I've
get
is
bones
I'm
in
a
pa
nic,
get
out,
hurry
Oh,
there
are
my
ste
ri
es
and
mi
se
ri
es
Dead or alive, swaying at the brink
Dead
or
alive
ha
za
ma
ni
yu
ra
re
te
As I roam right to left to hell
sa
ma
yo
e
ba
right,
to
left
of
Hell
A lonely invitation... the disappearance of emotion...
ron
rii
no
shou
tai
e
mo
no
shou
tai
Gonna dance one, two, three steps on this dark stage
o
do
ru
one,
two,
three
ste
ps
on
this
dark
sta
ge
Raise
your
flag,
march
on,
fight
I reach my hand towards this mask, but all it does is rattle my bones
ka
men
on
fu
chi
e
te
o
ka
ke
no
ta
da
ho
ne
ga
na
ru
no
mi
Words
and
swords,
tears
and
blood
From the rising power within me, I burst into laughter
a
fu
re
ru
chi
ka
ra
ga
fu
i
ni
wa
ra
i
da
shi
ta
ko
Where does the answer lead? Seek it out!
ta
e
wa
do
ko
eiei
Sa
ga
shi
te
Where
's
my
soul?
Where
's
my
he
art?
ri
I'm getting pulled into this reality
a
ru
ni
no
ma
re
te
ku
Don't
hesi
tate,
go
this
wa
y
I don't understand, but I don't care - even if I have to put on a show
wa
ka
ra
na
i
ka
ma
wa
na
i
ma
ga
i
mo
no
fu
ru
tte
mo
ta
I'll just keep surviving in this world
da
ko
no
se
ka
i
o
i
ke
nu
ke
yo
a
Ah, the sorrow from what we lost comes throbbing forth again
a
na
ku
shi
ta
ka
na
shi
mi
ga
ma
ta
u
zu
i
te
ku
Mi
se
ry
World
Huh? That's strange.
What's wrong?
There wasn't such a strong looking fence there before.
Hey, go call the boss immediately!
Yeah.
Aren't those goblins?
Who the hell are you guys?!
Put down your weapons.
These guys...
Um, guys.
We don't want to fight if we don't have to.
Especially the full-plated guy!
You give off a real dangerous feeling.
Who are these guys?!
Mr. Goblin, what's going on?
Oh! Boss!
Enri!
Huh?
Nphirea!
Ah! That girl!
Definitely.
As I thought, these are goblins summoned by the horn I gave her.
But...
A pharmacist, who is a friend of mine, sometimes comes to the village and uses magic.
Long time no see. How have you been?
To think she was talking about him...
I see. Something like that happened...
Yes.
Her father and mother were both killed.
It must have been hard for you, Enri.
B-But...
I'm here!
I will protect...
But, I have my little sister to worry about.
I can't mope around forever.
Oh. O-Of course.
Of course!
Th-Then...
What is it, Nphirea?
W-Will you mar— No, the town, um...
We're both of marrying age and I can take care of you with my earnings!
Well, that is...
What? What's wrong?
T-Tell me if you need anything!
I'll help you the best I can!
Thank you!
I'm really lucky to have such a great friend, Nphirea!
A-Ah, yeah.
No, it's fine!
We've known each other a long time, after all.
Putting that aside, what's the deal those goblins?
They appeared when I used the item that I received from our town savior, Lord Ainz Ooal Gown.
They listen to me and help with various things.
I see.
What kind of person is this Ainz Ooal Gown?
I see. I thought you'd know who he was.
I want to meet him again.
You want to meet him and do what?!
Huh? Yeah, I want to thank him properly.
I see. That's right.
Of course you want to thank him.
If you tell me about him, I might be able to think of someone.
His magic skills were amazing.
With one shot of lightning, all the knights fell down!
Lightning.
He probably used third tier magic.
Is that amazing?
Very much so!
Third tier magic is the highest a normal person can cast!
I thought so!
Lord Gown is an amazing person!
From what you told me, he might even be of hero class,
and have the ability to cast fifth tier magic as well.
That's not all.
He gave me a blood red potion and healed my wounds.
I see.
Let's see.
He had a black armored female warrior with him.
Her name, I think, was Albedo...
Albedo?
I see!
Then, Ainz Ooal Gown is Mr. Momon!
But, wait a second.
So Mr. Momon is an Adamantite class warrior that can even cast third tier magic?!
He's a hero among heroes!
I've been trying to sneak closer to a person like that to find out the secret of his potions?!
What's wrong?
You're acting strange.
Nphi...
They're pretty good.
Is that so?
It's true their skill isn't amazing.
But, until ten days ago, the people down there had never touched a bow.
Their friends, children, and parents were murdered.
Now they work hard to never let such a thing happen again.
We must admire them for that.
I'm very sorry.
I did not think that deeply about it.
Mr. Momon!
Do you have some business with me?
Mr. Momon...
Mr. Momon, are you Mr. Ainz Ooal Gown?
Thank you very much for saving this town, Mr. Gown!
You're wrong.
I'm...
Yes. I know you're hiding your true name for some reason.
Even then, this village...
No, I wanted to thank you for saving Enri.
Thank you very much...
for saving the woman I love!
Raise your head.
Yes, Mr. Gown.
And, actually, I've been hiding something from you.
Nabe, can you leave us alone for a moment?
Understood.
Actually, the red potion you gave to the lady at the inn is very rare
and cannot be made using normal methods.
That's why I wanted to know what kind of person created it.
Also, I wanted to learn how it was made.
That's why I requested for you.
I see.
I thought that was the best course of action...
but it was actually a mistake...
I'm very sorry!
Hm? You didn't do anything wrong, did you?
Huh?
This request was a way to connect with me, right?
Is there a problem with that?
And even if you learned how to make the potion, what were your plans for it?
Huh?! I didn't think that far.
I just wanted the knowledge.
I see.
It's another story if you wanted to use it for evil.
Otherwise, there's nothing wrong with wanting to know.
You're amazing.
I can see why Enri admires you...
By the way...
are you the only one who knows that I'm Ainz?
Yes, I haven't told anyone!
I see.
That's good.
Right now, I am a normal adventurer named Momon.
I'd be happy if you didn't forget that.
Yes, I thought that's how you'd want it.
Still, thank you for saving Enri and this village!
Lord Ainz, I am very sorry.
That's right.
It's because you spoke Albedo's name.
I will apologize with my life.
It's fine!
Everyone makes mistakes.
You just need to make an effort not to make the same mistake again.
All your mistakes have been forgiven, Narberal Gamma.
We'll be entering the forest from here.
Please guard me well.
Well, I'm sure we'll be fine with Mr. Momon here.
Um, Mr. Momon.
If the Wise King of the Forest appears, please send him away without killing him.
Huh?!
Why is that?
The reason monsters haven't attacked Carne Village until now...
is because this is the Wise King of the Forest's territory.
If you defeat him...
That's impossible, even for him.
I understand.
Huh?! The opponent is a legendary magical creature that's lived hundreds of years!
Only the strong are allowed an attitude like that.
So, I have a suggestion.
Feel free, Mr. Momon.
Nabe can use magic similar to Alarm
and I'd like the two of us to survey the area around us.
I don't mind.
But please don't separate from us for too long.
Of course.
This area is good.
Now, let's talk about how to spread my great name.
Yes!
And so, I'm here!
Lady Aura!
Please don't scare me.
Sorry.
How long have you been here?
Hm? Since you and Lord Ainz entered the forest.
I didn't notice at all.
So, I need to find this Wise King of the Forest and send him to you, right?
That's right. Can you do it?
Yes, of course.
I think I know who they're talking about.
All right. It's all up to you, Aura.
Yes!
What are you planning to do?
I will fight with the Wise King of the Forest.
Wasn't the battle with the ogres good enough?
No.
For spreading rumors of the adventurer Momon in town...
defeating the Wise King of the Forest is on a different level than just killing ogres in one hit.
I see.
Fen. Even Quadracile.
What? You guys were worried about me?
Hey, now! I have to go do something for Lord Ainz! Stop!
Fine! You two just want to tag along, right?
I wanted him, but an order from Lord Ainz can't be helped.
Job complete!
This is bad.
Something big is coming this way.
Could it be the Wise King of the Forest?
Please leave the rest to us.
Please.
We shall depend on you.
Mr. Momon.
What is it?
Please don't push yourself too much.
Yes. Get out of the forest quickly.
I said that,
but without any witnesses they won't know it was the Wise King of the Forest.
Should I cut off one of its legs?
Looks like our guest has arrived.
You were able to completely block my first attack.
Admirable, it is.
It is?
Now, trespassers of my territory.
If you leave now, I will not give chase in respect of your admirable defense.
What action do you wish to take?
A foolish question.
Do you not show your face because you lack confidence?
Or are you shy?
Such cocky words, those are.
Then, feast your eyes upon my form and tremble with awe!
I-I can't believe it.
I sense the dismay and fear from underneath your helm, I do.
Let me ask you one thing.
Don't they call your species Djungarian hamster?
What?! Could it be you know of my species, that you do?
Y-Yes. How should I put this?
One of my old allies had a pet that looked just like you.
Wow!
Alas! If there are others of my species, I want to know, that I do.
If I don't make offspring, I fail as a living creature...
Well... It'd be impossible with your size.
I see, that I do.
How unfortunate, that it is.
Sorry.
It's fine, that it is.
More importantly, we should stop the useless banter and fight for our lives, that we should!
I was expecting more from the name Wise King of the Forest...
Trespassers of the territory I rule!
Become my food, that you will!
This is a letdown.
A complete letdown.
What are you doing, that you are?
It can't be that you're surrendering before we even fight!
Now, let's fight seriously!
A fight for our lives, that this is!
I'm not doing this.
Skill, Aura of Despair.
Level 1!
I surrender, that I do! It is my loss, that it is.
Yeah. He's just a beast, after all.
Are you going to kill him?
If you are, I was thinking I'd want to skin him.
I think his skin would make a nice hide.
N-No way!
This is...
The Wise King of the Forest?!
Please be at ease.
He is under my command and will not lash out violently.
It is as my master says, it is.
This Wise King of the Forest will follow Master down his path.
I will not cause trouble to all of you, that I will not!
Amazing! What a giant magical beast!
Huh?
I feel great strength and wisdom from him!
Great strength? Wisdom?
You accomplished so many feats.
I can see why you take Nabe around with you.
We would have been massacred.
As expected of Mr. Momon. Amazing.
Nabe, what do you think?
Putting his strength aside, his eyes seem to gleam with power.
No way!
Mr. Momon.
If you take that magical creature from this area,
won't monsters start to attack Carne Village?
Well?
There's a chance, there is.
No way.
Th-Then, Mr. Momon.
Can I become a part of your team?
Huh?
I want to protect Enri and Carne Village!
Please teach me even a sliver of your strength!
I have some confidence in pharmacy and I can carry your things!
So, please!
In other words, you want to get stronger as a magic caster?
Yes!
No, excuse me.
I'm not laughing at your determination.
I understand how you feel and will remember it.
However, you cannot join my team.
I see.
Though, I will lend my strength to protect this village.
I may need your help as well.
Yes! Please let me help!
Then, Mr. Momon.
We will go to Nphirea's house to drop off his things.
I understand.
Once I register this magical creature with the guild, I will head that way.
I was able to gather a lot thanks to you, Mr. Momon.
I will be sure to add a bonus to the payment.
Much was gathered with my help, it was.
See you soon!
Nabe, we'll be separated for a little bit.
I hope you won't be lonely.
Let's party it up later!
Water flea! I will crush you beneath my feet.
Hurry up and go!
Then, see you.
Should I be proud? I feel like an old man on a merry-go-round.
This is so embarrassing!
Shit.
Oh, I have to give this guy a name.
Hamusuke. No! Daifuku is good, too.
Then, everyone. Please bring everything here.
I understand.
Is Grandma out?
Hi! Welcome home.
Don't you gimme your love 'n passion!
Believe in love, even though there're borders and disturbance and more
I'm the only one who loves you
Because I'm crazy about you
Let's ride to hell, tsuijuu shite Go!
Let's ride to hell – I'll serve you as we go!
issho nara mushiro shinitai janai?
If we're together, I might not mind dying right here and now!
Beyond the line, hate nanka nai
Beyond the line, but there's no end
I swear, I'm gonna be so fucking grateful!
Blessing word, anata wa shikou
Blessing word! You are supreme!
meirei ni Your highness chuujitsu ni Follow
To your commands, I say, “Your highness”, as I faithfully follow.
You give orders, watashi wa shinai
You give orders, but I won't pass them off to anyone;
naniyori toutoi mono yo
You're more precious than anything to me!
I don't know why my love is crying
gyouchaku shitai kajou na kurai
I wanna stick to you, to an excessive degree...
towa ni naritai, Don't wanna cry
I wanna become eternal, don't wanna cry!
shitto mousou kuruisou yo
Jealous delusions – I feel like I'm going mad!
Don't you give me your love and passion?
ai towa boudoushoudou Let go
Love is a rebellious impulse, so let go!
kokoro ijou ni honnou heart made More youkyuu shitai
I wanna demand more than your soul – down to your instinctual heart!
I don't want to live in a world without you
anata igai no kono mirai o Kill it, kill it
Or any future other than yours, so I'll kill it, kill it
I would be happy to kill it for my love
I'm imaging now, if you're mine,
It's like a paradise and haven and more
You're the only man who I love
In my life and destiny and all
Don't you give me your love and passion?
I know the border. It should be wrecked, go
Next Episode
The adventurer Momon, who subdued the Wise King of the Forest,
was met with surprise and praise by townsfolk of E-Rantel.
Each of the Swords of Darkness also loudly spoke about our accomplishments.
And so, the two heroes named Momon and Nabe were born.
But at the same time, who would've thought
that those hidden in shadows would also begin to move...
Chapter 8: Twin Swords of Slashing Death