Doppel-Caspond

:"Enjoy the taste of happiness for a while longer, my people."
::- Doppel-Caspond laughed mockingly at his people.
Doppel-Caspond (カスポンド・ドッペル) is the temporary name of a Doppelgänger that is impersonating Prince Caspond Bessarez and is slowly manipulating the Roble Holy Kingdom for the ends of the Sorcerer Kingdom.
== Appearance ==
This Doppelganger took the form of Caspond Bessarez while he interacted with the humans of the Roble Holy Kingdom. He however, seems to be slightly skinnier than the real Caspond.
== Personality ==
So far the Doppelgänger has displayed enough of Prince Caspond to give a convincing performance to his persona’s subjects. While putting on a face of a kind prince that cares for the welfare of his subjects and patriotism to his nation, underneath is a cold sarcastic monster that is willing to manipulate others for Nazarick. That said, the Doppelgänger is still unflinchingly loyal towards Ainz just like any other Nazarick NPC, and would act soft towards anyone under his protection (such as Gustav or Neia). It is also highly dismissive against Remedios Custodio due to her affronts against Ainz.
== Background ==
At some point in time, Caspond Bessarez had been captured and then killed. This Doppelgänger was later ordered by Demiurge to assume the Prince's identity. The real Caspond Bessarez is dead while currently wrapped in a Shroud of Sleep, and was brought to the Great Tomb of Nazarick and saved for later use.
== Chronology ==
=== The Paladin of the Holy Kingdom Arc ===
 and The Paladin of the Holy Kingdom II Arc
Throughout the Roble Holy Kingdom's war with the Demi-Human Alliance, the Doppelgänger happens to behave and act like Caspond.Overlord Volume 13 Chapter 4: The SiegeOverlord Volume 13 Chapter 5: Ainz DiesOverlord Volume 13 Chapter 6: Gunner and ArcherOverlord Volume 13 Chapter 7: Savior of the Nation However, this Doppelgänger does not stay in character as Caspond whenever it is privately around Ainz Ooal Gown or the maker who was responsible for summoning him.
In one of such situations when he was alone with Ainz, the Doppelgänger went out of his disguise and asked his master which one of the humans must he be allowed to spare during the war. Hence, the Doppelgänger was informed by his master that there are no human beings who need to be saved and that he must leave a few alive as needed.Overlord Volume 12 Chapter 3: Beginning the Counterattack It then presumably relayed it to Demiurge off-page, who then gave the order to the Demi-Human Alliance's top brass.
After the war came to an end, under the disguise of Caspond, it has at some point, order Remedios to find any remaining demi-humans left that were still hiding within the Holy Kingdom and root them out. Meanwhile, the Doppelgänger was already appointed as the Holy King of the Holy Kingdom without making arrangements with the other nobles, particularly the Southern nobles, the ones in which he did not oppress.
This maneuver would lead the Southern nobles to be unhappy and become a major divisive factor, causing an internal power struggle that would divide the country in two. However, this is the Doppelgänger's desired goal as part of Demiurge's scheme. The Doppelgänger asked itself what the Northerners he fought alongside would think of him if he decides to listen to them instead until that inquiry was answered by Demiurge.
Upon meeting with his superior Demiurge, he was given new orders to rebuild the Holy Kingdom, so that it would be worthy for the eventual annexation by the Sorcerer Kingdom, as well as to monitor Neia Baraja and use her to further divide the nation internally. During their brief conversation together, he was told to keep Remedios alive and let her become a scapegoat for the nobles' dissatisfaction.
In a way, the Doppelgänger must make the Holy Kingdom prosperous enough for his master Ainz to deem it to be ready and worthwhile for conquest, but have the population unhappy and yearning for mass civil unrest before a civil war inevitably breaks out so the Sorcerer Kingdom steps in to annex it.
While so, the Doppelgänger did everything as instructed by Demiurge, transferring Remedios over to another post and letting Gustav Montagnés become the leader of the Paladin Order.Overlord Volume 13 Epilogue
=== The Witch of the Falling Kingdom Arc ===
After the new 'king' ascended the throne, Neia Baraja had formed an organization promoting Ainz Ooal Gown as the nation's savior, steadily gaining power. The newly crowned Holy King gave his acquiescence to the group, which further caused to divide the north and the south.Overlord Volume 14 Prologue
== Abilities and Powers ==
Under the form of Caspond Bessarez, he holds the de facto position as regent and has assumed command of the Holy Kingdom Liberation Army. Due to his racial shape-shifting abilities, it can be assumed that he also has in possession, all of Caspond's abilities as a divine magic caster.
== Relationships ==
=== Ainz Ooal Gown ===
While rude toward Ainz in his disguise as Caspond Bessarez, he is respectful towards him just like any other Nazarick NPC is whenever no one else is present.
=== Demiurge ===
The doppelgänger viewed Demiurge as his superior, following the demon's orders accordingly as planned. He felt grateful to his maker for blessing him with wisdom.
=== Remedios Custodio ===
The doppelgänger is oddly dismissive of Remedios, likely because of her repeated affronts against Ainz.
=== Neia Baraja ===
He gives full support towards Neia since she was put under Nazarick protection and she has proven herself to be a valuable asset for Nazarick's eventual takeover of the Holy Kingdom. By Volume 14, Neia was implied to have been usurped the Holy Kingdom's former institutions thanks to his backing.
== Trivia ==
* This doppelgänger most likely has no intention of changing into any other forms but Caspond's as it was the main role designated for him by Demiurge.
* The doppelgänger's true identity is foreshadowed by Ainz repeatedly asking about "shape-shifting" demons prior to meeting the prince and when they actually meet.
== Quotes ==
* (To Ainz Ooal Gown): "I sincerely apologize for the many offenses I have caused you during the course of my duties. I pray you will forgive me."
* (To Ainz): "Forgive me. This one speaks of the matter from earlier — the matter of those humans who are devoted to you and whose lives must be spared, Ainz-sama."
* (To Demiurge about the Roble Holy Kingdom): "Yes. In order to make this a country worthy of Ainz-sama, I must make it prosperous."
* (To Demiurge about Neia Baraja): "Yes! ...But what will become of that girl? Do you intend to make her the next Holy King?"
* (To Demiurge about Remedios Custodio): "Yes. It concerns that woman who is no longer necessary, Remedios Custodio. While the original plan was to have her run around as needed, would it not be better to kill her off?"
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