Ep 2. Carne Village Once More

The second episode of season 3 of Overlord is titled "Carne Village Once More." In this episode, Ainz and his guardians make their way to Carne Village, a rural village they had previously visited. However, their return is not just for a casual visit - Ainz intends to build a tomb for his fellow guild member, Ninya, who died during their previous venture in the village.

Upon arriving, Ainz, Albedo, and Demiurge meet with Enri, the current protector of the village. She is thrilled to see Ainz and insists on offering him and his companions hospitality and a tour of the village. As they make their way through the town, Ainz observes the changes that have occurred since his last visit. The village is now thriving and has established trade agreements with neighboring villages. Ainz also notices that the villagers have been fortifying their defenses, which he finds reassuring.

As they continue their tour, Ainz reveals his true intentions for returning to the village - he wants to build a tomb for Ninya. Enri is overjoyed at the idea and offers to assist in any way she can. Ainz then visits the grave of Ninya to pay his respects and retrieve her corpse. He brings her body back to the village and begins the tedious process of creating the tomb.

While Ainz and his gaurdians work on the tomb, Enri seeks advice from another villager on how to properly show her gratitude to Ainz. The villager suggests that she offer him a gift, so Enri decides to prepare a special meal for Ainz and his gaurdians. She enlists the help of the other villagers, and they work throughout the night to prepare the feast. The meal is a success, and Ainz and his companions are touched by the villagers' hospitality.

As they sit down to eat, Ainz reveals that he plans to formally recognize Carne Village as a part of the Great Tomb of Nazarick. The villagers are initially hesitant, but Ainz assures them that this will only bring benefits to the village. With this recognition, the villagers will be under Ainz's protection, and the Great Tomb of Nazarick will provide resources and aid if needed. The villagers agree, and Enri is once again in tears of joy.

The episode ends with the completion of Ninya's tomb, and Ainz and his companions saying their goodbyes to the villagers. As they make their way back to Nazarick, Ainz reflects on the events of the day and notes that he has grown attached to Carne Village and its inhabitants. He even considers visiting the village again in the future.

Overall, "Carne Village Once More" is a heartwarming episode that showcases Ainz's compassionate side. Despite his position as an all-powerful overlord, he still finds value in small, rural communities like Carne Village. The episode also highlights the strong relationships that Ainz has built with his gaurdians and the importance of showing gratitude and appreciation to those who help and support you.