Talk:Overlord Volume 14/@comment-46466469-20200728025442

What had happened from this volume is merely a manifestation of realpolitik. Overlord is essentially a pragmatic work wherein a egoistic vision prevails upon an idealistic one. The extermination is what always has happened during specific wars between states or non-state actors. A pure manifestation of power, deterrance and domain. Machiavelli had already declared distinctions between an occupied state by force or dialogue. In order to avert resistance from the occupied side, a faster alternative is to exterminate and destroy everything. Ainz was extremely pragmatic by virtue of opting for a less costly action instead of carrying out an ethical or moral plan with relative downsides. As a natural ruler, he seeks the State surviving and happiness of his citizens. And for that, he'll do what it takes. Lastly, the majority of isekai novels take place on middle ages universes or early modern period. As a consequence, wars are frequent and there aren't many principles established about what or not to do. Conventions and treaties are less usual, and its power is measured by militar capacity (in this case, magical power).