In the virtual world of Yggdrasil, Ainz Ooal Gown, Momonga, a powerful Wizard finds himself stranded when the game unexpectedly shuts down. Unbeknownst to him, he has transformed into his in-game avatar, Gaining control over an army of loyal NPCs. Now as Ainz Ooal Gown, a skeletal overlord, he ventures forth to conquer this newly physical world. He