Overlord Season 4 Episode 2 Summary and Ending, Explained

In the second episode of ‘Overlord IV’ or ‘Overlord’ Season 4, titled ‘Re-Estize Kingdom’, Princess Renner meets the children of the orphanage she has opened, while Prince Zanac receives the diplomatic corps of the Nation of Darkness. Albedo is delighted with her welcome to the Re-Estize Kingdom. But some time later, a lesser noble named Philip Dayton approaches her, who plans to build a good relationship with the Nation of Darkness in his favor, without knowing what he’s getting himself into. Here’s everything you need to know about the ending of ‘Overlord’ Season 4 Episode 2. SPOILERS AHEAD!!!

Overlord Season 4 Episode 2 Recap

In the Nation of Darkness, Momonga worries about the future he will be paving for his kingdom. He is grateful to have Albedo and Demiurge by his side, as they take many responsibilities off his shoulders and make his life easier. However, he believes that world domination is beyond his comprehension, but Momonga also realizes its significance. That’s why he thinks it’s a good idea to let Albedo and Demiurge make critical decisions that he probably won’t make himself.

Momonga also has plans to make the Nation of Darkness a place where all races can live together peacefully. But he is reluctant to share this with Albedo and Demiurge, as they may hinder their current goals. Meanwhile, in the Re-Estize Kingdom, Princess Racer meets children at the orphanage she built herself. She believes it is the duty of the strong to protect the weak. Because the devastation wrought by the Nation of Darkness has caused much death and destruction, many children need hope, and Princess Racer hopes to help them.

She confirms with her companions, that is, Evileye, Fith, and Climb, whether they had what it takes to kill Momonga. Evileye confesses that it will be impossible to achieve such a thing alone. Given that the Nation of Darkness has become an existential threat to the Re-Estize Kingdom, it’s understandable what concerns Princess Renner now. Back in the kingdom’s capital, Prince Zanac is busy with his day-to-day responsibilities when he learns that Princess Renner has finally returned from the orphanage.

As Marquees Raeven does not appear to be returning, Zanac is feeling the strain of the current political climate as the responsibility of the kingdom rests on his shoulders as he is next in line to ascend the throne. When he meets Princess Racer, Zanac knows he urgently needs to strengthen his bond with the nobles, while making sure they don’t see it as obedience. So he offers to give Princess Racer a piece of land in a rural area where she can live the rest of her life peacefully. Unfortunately, he does not know that Renner is no longer interested in such offers and wants to actively participate in politics.

As they talk, Zanac is informed that the diplomats of the Nation of Darkness have arrived in the kingdom, and he must prepare to receive them. Some time later, he meets Albedo and welcomes her to the Re-Estize Kingdom. That evening a ball is organized where the nobles of the kingdom learn about Albedo’s visit. A minor nobleman and the head of Monsterrat’s house named Philip Dayton uses the social gathering as an opportunity and introduces himself to Albedo.

Overlord Season 4 Episode 2 Ending: Why does Philip Dayton want to tighten his ties to the Nation of Darkness?

Later that night, Philip’s father can’t control his anger and berates him for recklessly inviting Albedo to a ball. However, he remains calm and states that it is a good opportunity for them to strengthen their bond with the Nation of Darkness. It can give them a critical political advantage, as their villages lie between the Re-Estize Kingdom and the Nation of Darkness.

Though their village relies heavily on cooperation with the neighboring clans, they can always turn to the Nation of Darkness for help in case they find themselves in some kind of crisis. While Philip’s father claims that the Nation of Darkness will have no reason to help them, he himself believes it would be an opportunity for their ruler to prove that he is a great king who helps even people from enemy nations. By doing so, he will manage to avoid any conflict and become an ally of a powerful nation that would later benefit him.

What is Albedo planning? Who is Hilma Cygnaeus?

Since Philip Dayton’s house doesn’t have enough space to host a ball, he asks Hilma Cygnaeus, another nobleman, for help. On the day of the event, Hilma initially pays less attention to him – but when they finally talk – Philip talks about his plans to marry Albedo. He wonders what he could do to draw her attention to him, but Hilma states that she will never marry him.

The meeting goes according to plan, and Philip does his best to stay close to Albedo, hoping it will bring them closer. But once Albedo and Hilma are alone, the former can’t hide her anger that Philip tried his best to stay uncomfortably close to her. She later discusses plans for an invasion with her allies, and it turns out that Hilma has been helping Albedo behind the scenes.

Albedo even plans for the famine to hit the region after the war, and it looks like she’s all set to launch an all-out assault on the kingdom. However, it remains to be seen how she plans to do it and whether the invasion will be a success or not.

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