Overlord: The Undead King

Seeing Overlord on a light novel platform like SF (Site of Fantasy) really startled me, but upon reflection, it makes perfect sense. From its characters and plot to the protagonist's endearing contrast, Overlord, which has dominated Bilibili from volume 1 to volume 13, has consistently captivated readers. Praise is superfluous for this work; no higher praise is appropriate. The glory of Nazarick deserves the admiration of all readers.

Ainz was the only person who was both arrogant and incredibly humble. When he spoke, he would always say things like, "Oh, I see?!... That's exactly it!!" Leaving people only half-understanding. Because his surname was Ainz, people took a nickname from the half-understood phrase "Ainz Ooal Gown" on the guild flag and called him Ainz. As soon as Ainz entered the shop, everyone watching Bilibili looked at him and laughed, some shouting, "Ainz, the air has been scarred twice more!" He didn't answer, but said to the counter, "Warm two bowls of sake, roast five black goats." Then 70,000 people lined up. They deliberately shouted loudly again...

First, let me reiterate that *Overlord* is an excellent light novel. Of course, this assessment is solely from the perspective of a loyal reader. Perhaps the appearance of the Nazarick group as villains might seem cold-blooded and illogical. Some might even wonder, "Why is this kind of unconventional, over-the-top work so popular?" Below, please allow me to share my insights. When the author, "Maruyama Kugane," created this work, he, like many light novel authors, must have wanted to record the interesting story in his mind and share it with everyone. We often see this...

New readers, please be sure to read the extra chapters!!! Honestly, this novel by Yamamaru is incredibly addictive. It's a light novel, but there's also a web novel version (online version). The two versions follow two different timelines; the difference is that the web novel doesn't include Albedo (other spoilers). Overlord has a vast world and setting. Ainz's caution and Demiurge's (and others') behavior are both hilarious and heartbreaking, making it very enjoyable 😊. Furthermore, Ainz's journey from fighting Natsume (volumes 1-3) to subduing the lizardmen (volume 4), then to the King's Rebellion (volumes 5-6) and the massacre (volumes 7-10), his mental journey is also very interesting. Subduing...

I felt very uncomfortable after reading the comments below, especially your sentence, "I'll ignore everyone's objections." It felt like I wanted to punch you but hit nothing. But I still have to say it. First of all, this book depicts an epic, a vast world, and the ruthlessness of war. As for the author's personality, you seem to have a huge misunderstanding. He's an office worker and a shut-in. He loves this game, and he was still playing it on the day it shut down. At first, he was bullied by skilled players, then everyone in the game was an idiot, and he built a powerful guild to dominate the game world. Unfortunately, it's just a game in the end, and it will always end someday. Therefore...

As an invincible protagonist novel, it's perfect. Haven't you read *Emperor's Domination*? Haven't you read *The Venerable One*? And what about humanity? This is a world of skeleton kings, perfectly illustrating the weakness of skeleton goblins, struggling to survive. They get killed in the city without reason, and even in the deep forest, they're hard to kill. Some people say this book lacks humanity; I'd say you're the ones lacking humanity. These are all intelligent beings who haven't done anything wrong. Goblins who enter the city are killed immediately. What about the humanity of goblins? Who is born to be killed? Killing monsters and evil is fair; the weak are killed, so who can they blame? In *The Venerable One*, people kill entire families with a single word. In *Emperor's Domination*, endless boasting just waits for someone to deliver them to their doom.

To be honest, the popularity of this book is terrifying. I saw the announcement was posted in the middle of the night, and now, in just ten hours, it has reached over ten million clicks and over seventy thousand views, and it only has nine hundred thousand words. Compared to the anime, I prefer the novel. The anime feels lifeless, while the novel is much more lively, with plenty of room for imagination, and it's easier to connect with the story. For example, when Ainz Ooal Gown is showing off, the long descriptions in the novel make me feel like I'm truly immersed in the character. Many times, reading the novel has been incredibly satisfying, like I could do five sets of practice problems in a row. I didn't get that feeling from the anime. It's just...

I remember this used to be free.

Honestly, you could find 14 volumes anywhere for free, but here they're only offering 10 volumes and charging for them. I don't need to say anything more, right?

The physical book series has reached 14 volumes already! 😓😓😓