Kamen Rider Zi-O, Dimensional Descent

If that's the case, why does my system show him as another player?

In order to test Yan Ming again, Ainz Ooal Gown took the opportunity to take out a small jar of red liquid.

"Were you injured in the battle just now?"

"Fortunately, those guys aren't strong enough to hurt me."

"That's true, but you must have also expended some energy. I happen to have some potions here that can restore your energy."

At this point, Yan Ming's gaze toward Ainz Ooal Gown became somewhat strange.

This immediately made Ainz Ooal Gown's heart tighten slightly.

"Oh no, oh no! Does he think I have ulterior motives and want to use this potion to harm him?!"

Although it was just a very ordinary healing potion, Ainz Ooal Gown felt that his actions had provoked the other party's displeasure.

What should I do? What should I do?!

Although I was extremely panicked, I was able to calm myself down through forced sedation.

Why did you save those two people?

"what?"

"I asked you why you saved those two girls. Was it just because you happened to see them and it was a spur-of-the-moment decision? Or was it simply because you couldn't bear to see them about to be killed?"

This sudden question caused Ainz Ooal Gown to fall silent.

Why did you save those two girls...?

When I think about this question, what comes to mind are all sorts of memories of my old friends.

"Tachimi..."

Those were old friends from my past, and the ones who introduced me to the guild.

It was precisely because of the other party's righteous actions that he chose to help the weaker party at that time.

It is precisely in response to his friends back then that he is now going to save these innocent people in front of him.

Whenever he thinks of Touch Me… Ainz Ooal Gown can’t help but think of the dream he shared with Touch Me back then.

Transforming into a hero... like Superman wearing a mask.

At that time, it was a very popular topic throughout Japan, and Tapimy and I often talked about these topics. Although I wasn't as enthusiastic about them as Tapimy, I was still just as happy about them.

Thinking about these things brings back fond memories of the past.

You seem to miss it.

"…yes."

The initial desire to purposefully explore the other person unconsciously dissipated... or rather, was temporarily forgotten.

Ainz Ooal Gown nodded, though his expression was hidden by his skull-like face.

But Yan Ming could still sense that he was reminiscing about something.

and…

This unchangeable emotion, and the heart that chooses to save others in response to this reason, is genuine.

It's not simply a performance for people to watch.

Perhaps he himself didn't really want to save innocent people.

But at least... his desire to reciprocate this sentiment is genuine.

Yan Ming saw all of this.

"Compared to my situation, is it you who chose to save this village simply because of your own desires?"

“That’s right… I want to protect innocent people, so whoever harms innocent people, I will never let them get away with it.”

It looks so much like it…

Ainz Ooal Gown silently watched the man, and couldn't help but have this thought in his mind.

"You really do resemble an old friend of mine."

"...That's very respectful."

Unfortunately.

Unfortunately, the bonds of the past are things that can never be reclaimed.

Ainz Ooal Gown was well aware of this.

The emotions in my heart gently swirled around me.

With this slightly wistful and profound feeling, he returned to the village with Yan Ming.

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The group returned to the village together.

However, before entering the village, Ainz Ooal Gown considered one more thing.

“If we just go and look at the villagers like this, we’ll definitely scare them.”

"I think wearing gloves or a mask would be more appropriate."

“That’s right, my thoughts are exactly the same as yours, so I’ve already worn these ornaments before!”

Ainz Ooal Gown, whose thoughts coincided with Yan Ming's, then took out some items.

First, there's the specially made glove prop.

Then there are... disguise masks used to cover one's face.

And so, Ainz Ooal Gown's hands were covered with iron-like gloves, and his face was also covered with...

…Well.

"What's wrong, sir?"

After putting on the mask, Ainz Ooal Gown noticed that Yan Ming paused for a moment before asking a question.

Yan Ming was taken aback by the mask on his face.

This is a mask that is...green and red, and overall looks rather...artistic.

To use his own words as an evaluation:

"Is it because my mask... doesn't fit?"

"No...it just looks a bit...like the Mayan civilization."

"The Mayan civilization...?"

"It has a kind of... wild beauty."

"To put it bluntly, I just think it's unconventional! Although I think so too, besides this mask, all my other masks are still in the Great Tomb of Nazarick. The only ones I'm wearing are the pig mask and the chicken mask!!"

In short, I don't care much about these kinds of things anymore.

As soon as the group entered the village, Ainz Ooal Gown's appearance startled all the villagers.

"Everyone! Please don't panic, I am none other than Ainz Ooal Gown!"

It seems that the villagers were indeed saved by him, and they all lowered their guard after seeing him.

Upon seeing this scene, Yan Ming also looked into the distance.

The other person also reunited with themselves.

"Woz."

Wozniak, holding a book in his hand, then rushed over.

"Thank you for your hard work, my Demon King."

"It's really hard on you to take care of this village."

The conversation between the two seemed normal.

This surprised Ainz Ooal Gown, who was immediately taken aback.

"Demon King...? Do you mean this gentleman?"

"Ah, that's right. After all, my Demon King isn't a native of this world, so naturally no one knows his power."

As if provoked by the other person's words, Woz immediately opened his book and became agitated.

"That's right! My Demon King transcends time and space, knows the past and the future, and has inherited the power of all the knights—"

"Woz."

Woz, who was about to say something, was forced to stop after noticing Yan Ming's gaze.

"Alright... let's talk about my Demon King's great deeds another day."

That's enough. Yan Ming couldn't help but sigh helplessly to himself.

"Although I didn't mean to interrupt you two, but... actually, our village..."

At this moment, the village chief came to the group.

It seemed like he had something to say.

“There is a cavalry unit that seems to be approaching us.”

Immediately, the expressions on Yan Ming's, Woz's, and Ainz Ooal Gown's faces all changed.

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Volume 3, OVERLORD: Chapter 31 The Lonely Ruler of Nazarick

What happened in the village?

No.

Outside the village, an army is approaching.

"That's how it is... My lords, if it's alright..."

"I see."

Ainz Ooal Gown immediately waved to the village chief.

“I will go and meet with that army of knights… So, what do you intend to do?”

"Just like you."

Upon hearing Yan Ming's answer, Ainz Ooal Gown immediately nodded.

Ainz Ooal Gown was tasked with having Albedo guard the village.

Yan Ming also put Woz in charge of protecting the people here.

And so, the two followed the village chief and arrived at the outermost part of the village.

I felt an earth-shattering commotion.

It was as if the earth itself was trembling, and the two could clearly see a large army approaching from the distant plains.

Those were soldiers on horseback.

However… they seem different from the soldiers who just stormed into this village.

Both Yan Ming and Ainz Ooal Gown could sense that these soldiers were not hostile.

They arrived at the village entrance and stopped.

“...I am Gerdev Storonov, the Kingdom Warrior Commander of the Kingdom of Riestitege.”

A man who looked very burly and strong fell off a horse.

“I was ordered by the kingdom to investigate the various villages after hearing that imperial knights were wandering around the area.”

"Kingdom Warrior Captain...?!"

The village chief seemed surprised by the other person's title.

Of course, this is not surprising to Yan Ming and Ainz Ooal Gown, who both come from another world.

"Um, Captain..."