Talk:Overlord Volume 9/@comment-27010445-20151102074546/@comment-27099834-20151102103638

I think the Emperor did nothing wrong. All he was planning is to preserve the human race, because he realised how much of a threat Ainz is to them. His judgement is right, Ainz couldn't care less for humans; not to mention there are actual sick-minded individuals in the guild such as Demiurge. His use of slaves and other methods is typical of someone in a position of power, and relevant to the times the book is set in.

Just think about it, the Emperor is the typical shounen 'hero', albeit with a more ruthless demeanor. The meeting between Ainz and the Emperor is the classic stand off between 2 sides, with Ainz taunting the Emperor by flaunting his strength. Going against impossible odds against an impossibly strong foe, while those around him think he is an idiot for even trying. However, this time we know he isn't going to succeed and the bad guys are going to win, whereas in a typical story the hero will eventually overcome the final boss.