The new Sorcerer Kingdom's capital, E-Rantel, faces a severe goods shortage despite its history as a thriving trading hub. The city's cautious and fearful attitude towards their king, Ainz Ooal Gown, has led to this crisis. To improve the situation, Ainz sends Albedo as a diplomatic envoy. Meanwhile, the Slane Theocracy's cardinals plot retaliation against Ainz for his attack on the Re-Estize Kingdom's army. They plan to help the Baharuth Empire take over the Sorcerer Kingdom. However, Emperor Jircniv Rune Farlord El Nix arranges a colosseum meeting with the messengers from the Theocracy, only to be confronted by Ainz himself. An unexpected turn of events reveals that Ainz has challenged the Warrior King, the Empire's top fighter, to a duel. Jircniv is left bewildered by Ainz's motives as he watches humanity's future alter before his eyes after their secret gathering is exposed.