Officers of the Slane Theocracy gather to discuss recent losses. The noblemen of Estize plot to push back the Empire. Ainz surveys a world map as his plans are set in motion. Shalltear recovers from her ordeal.
The leaders of the Green Claw tribe gather to discuss their response to the threat that faces them. Zaryusu proposes an alliance with the other Lizardman tribes, and is sent to meet with the Red Eye tribe.
The combined Lizardmen fight against Cocytus's forces.
As the Lizardmen celebrate their success, Ainz makes plans for a new assault.
Ainz sets a challenge for the Lizardmen: if their champions survive a fight with his champion, the ice insect Cocytus, they will earn their freedom.
Sebas comes across a young slave and rescues her. Members of the Blue Rose take measures against a drug plantation.
The Blue Rose adventurer group makes plans to investigate and learn about Nazarick. Meanwhile, Ainz is worried about managing the Lizardmen and Sebas's possible betrayal.
Sebas is attacked but successfully defends himself, and makes two new friends and apprentices.
Sebas, Brain and Climb attack a brothel controlled by the Eight Fingers cartel to rescue its ladies.
Ainz calls on Sebas to answer for his actions, and to discuss what is to become of Tuare. Renner meets with the Blue Rose, then Marquis Raeven, to consult with them about her planned attacks against Eight Fingers.
As Sebas fights Six Arms, Demiurge attacks Re-Estize to hide the retaliation against Eight Fingers amidst a demonic incursion.
The battle with Eight Fingers comes to a head as a new demonic threat unleashes hellfire in the capitol.
The guardsmen and adventurers face a daunting array of demons until Ainz arrives and takes charge. Brain once again comes face to face with Shalltear. While Evileye is occupied, Demiurge reveals his plan to Ainz.