Board Thread:Fun and Games/@comment-30957100-20170301060751/@comment-30957100-20170302093353

Hi there Mr. CrimsonWarden, it's an honor to have you here. Thank you for your in-depth analysis (As you've always done) and it made me realize just how many different words can be used to describe a topic. O.o

I am clear that Ainz in a dictatorship and it is not a bright idea to formally apply the mechanic presented in the video to Ainz's state. As you have mentioned, the undeniable loyally of his NPC's plays a significant factor in Ainz's reign. It is a scenario that undoubtly, will never occur in the real world no matter the causes.

However, that only limits to the NPCs... (Now that I realized)

Looking more broadly, consider Ainz's vassals in the new world. They are defiantly not absolutely loyal to Aniz as if they were programmed like the NPCs. Most of them are in a exchange of value/trading relationship with Aniz (Somewhat force upon though. Like the Dwarf Kingdom and the Baharuth Empire). While some individuals are owning in favor of Ainz (Somewhat manipulated upon though. Like Gondo and Nfirea). Basicly, as a powerful figure and nation, these supporters in the new world is submitted through either force or manipulation. With the best example being the lizard man village.

Throughout this 'acquirement' of 'vassals' or in this case, just 'supporters', their use for Aniz was just to be experimented on, to gather infomation of the new world, and to lay down a foundation for their long term residence in this new world. Although the main reason for acquiring these vassals was due to Ainz's alertness for possible rival forces, but these vassals he acquired are in no way his key supporters even outside of the Great Tomb of Nazarick.

And now here comes the good part: Aniz still obeys/follows the general rule of a ruler/leader outside of Nazarick. This is no surprise as he is a ruler in status for his own kingdom outside of Nazarick. But he still treats these minor and easily dominated supporters as key supporters. He gives out rewards appropriately to maintain their loyalty even though he don't need to (Such as the armor for Zaryusu and the shortsword for Pluton. Which are all unessery for any goals but to attempt gain loyalty).

This just shows how Overlord has a deep relationship with structure of power! It was well set up by the author, that the main character must be a working member of society. And it has shown many times (Referring to the idea of networking and his experience as a corporate slave) that Ainz has the exact knowledge of working in a structure of power. This is so that the social aspect and the political aspect of the story may be implemented without breaking the character. Outside of its power fantasy, Overlord might well also be a outtake of a idealistic reign. Only to be carried out by Aniz who still has the mind of a regular human. This flaw of a human mind brings texture to the story, a ideal/perfect reign with an almost but still imperfect ruler.

I apologize that I wrote this response like an terrible essay (Went overboard).

But lastly, here's an question that might be easily answered: "As Aniz does not have the restrictions of key supporters, control of power, and the fear of death. Does that mean that he is able to freely create and maintain his utopia?"

This question has been raised by Aniz though, but I can't find the phrase. Anyhow, the author is eventually going to give us the answer towards the end of the story.

(He is the power and death itself)