Hamsuke


 * "The Virtuous King of the Forest is a monster capable of using magic, possessing incredible power. It lives deep in the forest, so there are few eyewitness reports, but its existence has been around for quite a long while. Some even say it is a several hundred years old four-legged silverish, white beast with a snake-like tail."
 * - A description of Hamsuke.

Hamsuke (ハムスケ) is a giant hamster and Momon's pet in The Darkness.

Appearance
Hamsuke resembles a giant Djungarian hamster with a long snake tail.

Personality
Before being inducted in the Great Tomb of Nazarick, Hamsuke was very boastful and prideful of his ability and power as the 'Virtuous King'. However since meeting Ainz and witnessing the power of the other Nazarickians, he has seen how vastly inferior he is. He accepts this and swears loyalty to Ainz, willing to do anything to please his master and earn his keep. One of his wishes is to find a mate, as he believes its his sacred duty to continue his 'noble' species.

Background
From the information Ainz gathered in Carne Village, the ‘Virtuous King of the Forest’ is a monster capable of using magic. It is believed to have lived for several centuries and possesses incredible power. Based on a few witnesses it is a old four-legged silverish, white beast with a snake-like tail. Its territory was formerly the southern part of the Tob Forests. It is regarded with respect and praise by the villagers of Carne Village as their protector, for its presence keeps the other monsters in the forests from venturing too close. Upon meeting it, Ainz discovered it to be an giant hamster. From his conversations with the 'Virtuous King', it is learned that the hamster has been living a solitary life for many years, as it was unable to find any of its kind.

The Dark Warrior Arc
The Virtuous King of the Forest was first discovered by Aura when Ainz ordered her to track and lure him. Under the effects of the dark elf's breath, he rushes toward Ainz and engages in battle. Seeing that the swordsman before him is capable keeping up with him, the Virtuous King praises him as a skilled warrior. However, this only earns Ainz's disappointment, who drops the facade and activates Despair Aura V, causing the King to immediately surrender. Given a choice between death and servitude, the Virtuous King chose the latter without hesitation. He is renamed 'Hamsuke' after this defeat.

Abilities and Powers
Hamsuke's strength is that of a level 30 YGGDRASIL monster which, compared to Nazarick standards, is very weak. He also has 8 sigils around his body that each allows him to use a different spell. Two are currently known:


 * Charm Species
 * Blind

Hamsuke was also given a sentient magic item known as the Orb of Death which has the power to supplement the power of the undead as well as allow the user to use multiple necromantic spells in a day.

Trivia

 * In the web novel, Hamsuke doesn't exist.
 * According to Ainz, Hamsuke doesn't deserve the title of the Virtuous King of the Forest.
 * While everyone seems to think Hamsuke is a majestic beast that shows power and wisdom. Ainz can only see Hamsuke as a cute hamster and even feels ashamed for beating him up and riding on top of such a cute monster. This has also made him question his own aesthetic view since he is the only one who seems to think that Hamsuke is cute.
 * Originally Aura wanted to keep Hamsuke as part of her beast collection and later wanted to skin his fur.
 * His nomination as Ainz's pet shocked Albedo, who complained: "What?! This thing actually got the position that is coveted by everyone in Nazarick?!"
 * Due to the descriptions of its appearance by the locals Ainz originally thought it was a Nue.

Quotes

 * (To Ainz): "Th-that is so, Master. Your humble servant, Hamsuke, once again pledges his undying loyalty to you!"