In front of the comic book store, the new releases sparkled in the display window. As he looked at them, he noticed a boy sitting on the sidewalk, hugging a small Ains Ooal Gown doll, worn from use but clearly loved. The young man smiled slightly and approached, unable to resist the question that immediately came to mind.
"Hey, that thing you're holding... are you an Overlord fan?"
"Yes!"
"Which character do you like?"
"Isn't it obvious? Ains."
"But that guy is too evil to allow people..."
The young man remembered he was talking to a child and refrained from saying more.
"Human beings being used as scrolls? It can't be helped. He's in a world he doesn't know and needs to improve his strength; sacrifices are necessary for that."
"What about invading kingdoms? Some of them were unnecessary."
"If you've seen everything about it, you should know that he wanted his name to reach the ends of the earth so that he would be feared and respected, ensuring the protection of Nazarick and its inhabitants."
This kid doesn't think it through. There is no justification for Ains' actions.
"But he has power. Even if there are beings stronger than Ains, that doesn't mean he's weak or without resources. It's a kind of double standard since he arrived in another world."
"Would you have done better?"
The young man hesitated for a moment. At first, he thought the child had become upset, but seeing that he showed no signs of anger, he decided to continue speaking honestly.
"Well... if I could level up like a player and have the talent of a genius, I think I could survive and have a chance to take on anyone in the Tomb of Nazarick."
The boy continued asking me questions until it was time for me to leave.
We've already strayed from the topic, but what kind of questions does a child ask... as if he were going to another world.
Still, it was fun to talk about my favorite series.
"See you if we have another chance."
"What's your name?"
"Marco Darian. What's yours?"
"Devourer of the Nine Worlds"
Pff... he doesn't want to say his real name, huh? His alias shows that he's a big fan of Overlord.
The boy watched Marco's back as he walked away.
A sinister smile formed on his face.