Carne Village Incident

Lore & Background

Ainz's arrival shifts the narrative from a survival story to an act of overwhelming benevolence mixed with terrifying might. Viewing the dragon as a mere nuisance, he unleashes the high-tier necromantic spell 'Cry of the Banshee' (9th tier in YGGDRASIL, equivalent to 7th tier in the New World) to kill the Red Dragon directly, miraculously sparing the settlement. The event highlights the terrifying gap between the power levels of the New World's inhabitants and the NPCs of Nazarick, establishing Ainz as an entity beyond comprehension who chooses to protect rather than destroy.

In Their Own Story

Enri clutched her staff, trembling not from fear of death, but from the sheer hopelessness of their situation. Then, the air shimmered, and a figure in black robes descended, his presence silencing even the wind. He did not speak to the villagers; he only raised a hand toward the beast. A single word was spoken, and the world dissolved into light. When the smoke cleared, there was no village, no dragon, only a silent crater where life had once thrived.

Reader's Guide

Upon arrival, Ainz assesses the situation and decides that a direct confrontation is unnecessary for his true capabilities. He utilizes a high-level spell capable of erasing matter on a massive scale, targeting both the dragon and the surrounding area indiscriminately. The aftermath leaves the village completely destroyed, with only the immediate survivors like Enri and Nfirea spared due to their proximity or specific circumstances. This act forces Ainz to take responsibility for the destruction, leading him to relocate the surviving villagers to Nazarick as a form of compensation and protection.

Did You Know?

• Ainz was originally a salaryman named Satoru Suzuki who played the VR online game YGGDRASIL and was transported to the New World following its shutdown.
• Albedo was modified by Ainz to be in love with him as a joke shortly before YGGDRASIL was shut down, and she falls in love with him when she arrives in the New World.
• Shalltear Bloodfallen is the most powerful Floor Guardian in terms of overall stats, specializing in both melee and magic combat.
• Demiurge is known to the people of the New World as Jaldabaoth, an alternate identity he assumed to further his goals without raising suspicion.
• Gargantua is a stone golem that is not a custom NPC but an in-game bonus Ainz Ooal Gown won, so it was not granted personality or free will upon coming to the New World.

The Rise of Ainz Ooal Gown

Satoru Suzuki, a former salaryman known in the virtual realm YGGDRASIL as Momonga, finds himself transported to an unfamiliar New World when his game shuts down. As the sole surviving member of the guild Ainz Ooal Gown, he adopts the name of his organization to honor his lost friends and seeks to build a legend that might one day lead him back to them. Initially intending only to protect the Great Tomb of Nazarick, his subtle remarks are misinterpreted by his now-sentient NPCs as grand strategies for world domination. Unable to correct their assumptions without undermining their loyalty, he reluctantly embraces this role, eventually guiding Nazarick toward becoming the Sorcerer Kingdom. Though his lich form grants him immunity to poison and conventional death, suppressing much of his human empathy, he retains a lingering sense of humanity. His immense magical prowess allows him to overpower even the strongest local casters, compensating for his lack of physical combat skills with raw power and instant-death spells effective against New World inhabitants.

The Sentient Floor Guardians

Upon arriving in the New World, the NPCs of Nazarick gain true sentience, transforming from programmed characters into powerful beings driven by the backstories their creators designed. The Floor Guardians serve as the bosses of the tomb's various levels and hold immense influence over its affairs, with some possessing stats that exceed even Ainz himself. Albedo, the succubus Overseer, is consumed by a programmed love for Ainz and despises humans as inferior lifeforms, while Shalltear Bloodfallen, the most powerful Guardian in terms of overall stats, specializes in both melee and magic combat. Demiurge, a demon in a business suit, acts as the Seventh Floor's defender and a master strategist, often committing atrocities to further Ainz's perceived goals while maintaining an alternate identity known as Jaldabaoth.

Conflict and Misunderstanding

The dynamic between Ainz and his guardians is frequently defined by tragic misunderstandings stemming from their differing perspectives on reality. Albedo and Shalltear both harbor deep romantic feelings for Ainz, a result of modifications made before the game's shutdown, yet they remain at odds due to jealousy and conflicting personalities. This tension escalates when the Slane Theocracy brainwashes Shalltear, causing her to rebel against Nazarick until Ainz is forced to kill her in battle. Although she is later resurrected, the incident leaves her deeply insecure and self-loathing, despite having no control over her actions during the conflict. Similarly, Demiurge's relationship with Sebas is strained due to their opposing natures inherited from their creators. These internal conflicts highlight how Ainz's attempts to maintain order often lead to unintended consequences, as his guardians interpret his silence or vague commands as complex, evil schemes that they eagerly execute on their own initiative.

The Path to the Sorcerer Kingdom

Securing the Great Tomb of Nazarick morphed into founding the Sorcerer Kingdom. The shift happened because NPCs assumed Ainz wanted global conquest, a belief he never corrected as his role shifted. While aiming for equal coexistence between humans and non-humans, this goal often conflicts with the brutal tactics used by guardians like Demiurge. The group deploys massive assets—World Items like Ginnungagap and high-level summons—to project strength across the New World. Ainz also operates as Momon the Dark Hero to scout while keeping his true identity hidden. The Sorcerer Kingdom ultimately emerges from virtual characters stepping into real-world agency, highlighting the gap between a leader's goals and how followers interpret them.