Kamen Rider Zi-O, Dimensional Descent

This feeling of keeping it bottled up inside is really hard to bear.

Ainz Ooal Gown did not say the above sentence aloud.

"I see."

In fact, Yan Ming had already guessed all sorts of things about Ainz Ooal Gown not long ago, but like him, he didn't say it directly.

His expression changed slightly.

"But I'm not like you. I don't have a past worth cherishing, so I only know how to keep moving forward and experience and feel those times called the future."

What's the point of a future without old friends?

For Ainz Ooal Gown, the only thing that sustains him in this other world is his memories of the past.

"Is that why you chose to spread the name Ainz Ooal Gown to the ends of the earth?"

Gradually, he saw through the mind of this undead king.

"Just to find the possibility that there might be old friends in my guild."

"..."

Ainz Ooal Gown did not speak.

I just felt a complex and continuous emotion emanating from that empty chest.

I'm afraid the forced calming effect will take effect again soon.

"I know very well what kind of person I am."

He said with a sigh.

"A person who can't live without the memories of the past, dares not look to the future, only wants to immerse himself in beautiful memories but dares not face reality or move forward."

"I am that kind of guy, isn't it ridiculous? Despite wearing such powerful armor and possessing such strong abilities, I am actually just a parasite in modern society."

After peeling away the outer shell of Ainz Ooal Gown, the Bone King, bit by bit, what will be left of him?

That's probably what he himself said.

But... Yan Ming didn't think so.

"If we're talking about facing reality and looking to the future, haven't you already done that in this world?"

"...What are you saying?"

A look of surprise appeared beneath Ainz Ooal Gown's helmet.

"As I just said, in this strange world, no one knows us, no one knows anything about us."

"You chose to spread the name of Ainz Ooal Gown to the ends of the earth. At first glance, it seems like you are escaping reality and avoiding the future, only staying in the memories of the past... But in the process of spreading the name throughout the world, haven't you also had your own personal experiences?"

Personal experience that belongs to you...?

How could that be? Ainz Ooal Gown felt like laughing at Yan Ming's words.

"That's not how it is. Even if I wanted to spread this name all over the world, the reason was just to find old friends. But I should know very well that those old friends can never come back. I'm just comforting myself by doing this."

"Enjoying reality and facing the future—these are words that have nothing to do with me."

"…is that so."

Yan Ming only used a simple sentence.

"But you seemed to be enjoying your trip quite a bit."

"—?!"

In an instant, Ainz Ooal Gown felt a sense of shock.

This is not just a simple spiritual shock.

In that empty chest cavity, it was as if the feeling of a tightness in the heart, a feeling that had not been felt for who knows how long, had returned.

Join the adventurers on their journey and experience the adventures alongside Yan Ming, Naberal, Enferea, and the members of the "Black Sword" guild.

Let's slay the monsters together.

Together, we faced the Forest King and subdued him... Although we were nervous for a while, the experience was ultimately very interesting.

They arrived at Kahn Village together and witnessed Yan Ming being recognized and surrounded by so many villagers, a scene that made them unable to help but gloat.

Although it was very brief, all of this unfolded before Ainz Ooal Gown like a scroll painting.

as well as.

The subordinates around him.

From NPCs who couldn't even speak in the past, they have become vivid, flesh-and-blood beings with distinct personalities.

Although they caused her distress in every way, she... seemed to have accepted them as they were.

thump.

In a daze, Ainz Ooal Gown seemed to actually feel the so-called heartbeat.

That's just an illusion, a physical sensation that can't possibly exist.

but…

"How long has it been since I felt this way?"

Forced sedation had no effect.

Because, for Ainz Ooal Gown "himself", this cannot be considered a state of mental abnormality.

…This is exactly what he should have had.

"As I told you before, I don't have any particularly strong reasons. I just want to follow my heart and do what I want to do."

Yan Ming gazed at the distant village, at each and every one of the people.

"What is something you truly want to do from the bottom of your heart?"

"…I have no idea."

To say that Ainz Ooal Gown could comprehend the truth, break through his limitations, and regain his humanity in less than ten minutes is something even he himself finds too unbelievable.

"At least I know that what I'm planning to do now is still to spread the name Ainz Ooal Gown throughout the world."

"…I see."

"but…"

Recalling what Yan Ming said, and recalling everything that had happened so far.

The people and things I encountered, and all sorts of events.

Ainz Ooal Gown's skeletal face, which couldn't reveal any real expression, seemed to have a slight curve at the corner of his mouth.

"...Enjoy everything you experience on the journey, and appreciate the people and things around you. It's not so bad, is it?"

Yan Ming didn't say anything more.

Ainz Ooal Gown no longer harbored any pretense or emotion towards him.

"Thank you... Lord Yan Ming."

He turned around and spoke to him simply in his native tongue.

"Thanks to you, I can finally relax like this. Otherwise, if I were still in my old state, I might not even be able to maintain my last shred of humanity in the near future—"

"Yan Ming".

"...Huh?"

The Bone King was still somewhat caught off guard.

Shi Lun Yan Ming turned his head and looked at him with a calm smile.

"You don't need to call me Lord Yan Ming anymore."

"Just call me Yan Ming."

For an instant.

Ainz Ooal Gown paused for a moment, then couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Then... you can just call me Ainz!"

"Didn't you say your real name is Suzuki Satoru?"

"Well... to be honest, I really don't want to be called that name anymore, especially since we're already in this kind of isekai novel-like place. Wouldn't it be better to just call me by the cool nickname Ainz Ooal Gown?"

"You know this kind of setting is very similar to isekai light novels. When I first saw you, I really thought you were someone who stepped out of a light novel."

"Don't say that... Oh right! What was your original world like? Was it Earth like mine?"

“We’re both definitely from Earth, but probably not the same one… My timeline is the normal 21st century AD.”

"Huh? It's pretty close to here... So, you guys probably have games similar to YGGDRASIL over there, right?"

"Imagining a game based on reality is still a bit too early, but I have read light novels with similar themes."

"What kind of content is it?"

"A game developer who went mad trapped players in a virtual game world, forcing them to complete a hundred levels before they could return to reality..."

"Whoa! What a morbid person! Thank goodness he's just a character in a novel! If someone like that came into real life, it would be terrible!"

"By the way, the technology where I live isn't particularly futuristic either; it's probably far behind yours."

"Oh, is that so? I thought you guys had something similar over there, like aerial trains or aerial bicycles..."

"There shouldn't be any major changes in terms of food, right?"

"No... I don't think so. Actually, I really like hamburger patties! But I definitely can't eat them right now..."

"Don't be so discouraged. I'll give you a try if you have the chance."

"Really? Well, besides that, I actually want to eat..."

Not far away on the hillside, Naberal was in charge of feeding the Forest Wise King.

"What foolish humans... attempting to comprehend the thoughts of the Great and Supreme Being? They've surely been shut out by now."

"That's hard to say."

Beside the girl was a young man holding a book.

Woz gave a mysterious smile and looked towards the distant horizon.

"All living beings possess a heart, and the power my Demon King wields is the ability to see into the hearts of others and to understand them..."

only.

…Even though my Demon King saw through other people's hearts, shared their burdens, and helped them.

Can others truly see through the Demon King's heart and understand him?

Anyway.

Today's other world is indeed surrounded by a healing atmosphere...

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Volume 3, OVERLORD: Chapter 46 You've completely enraged me, you bastard!

The group returned to the city.

Because Ainz Ooal Gown was riding the Forest Wise King, he caused a great deal of noise and shouting among many people.

"Wow, what a magnificent magical beast!!"

"How can someone who only holds a bronze medal become the owner of such a magnificent magical beast?!"

"Look at its sharp and powerful eyes, it's clearly a strong creature that combines wisdom and strength!"

"Ah! This is terrifying!!"

"I feel like everyone in this other world has had their brains kicked by rats."

Ainz Ooal Gown was already used to this, and even somewhat numb to it.

The group arrived at a street intersection.

"Next, Nabe and I are going to the Adventurers' Guild's Forest Wise King's Monster Records."