King

**King** (キング) is a job class that hailed originally from the New World. However, other people can be recognized as King even without possessing the class.

## Background

Kings are the sovereign heads of monarchies that rule feudal states of the New World. Kings are described as individuals as being calm and having a poised attitude. Kings were noted to have coordinated movements and an air of authority especially since they differentiate themselves from others in their attire. In addition to that, kings like tribal chieftains spoke with authority.

Certain rules govern the succession of king; if a king were to die, the first prince would succeed the throne while a princess would be used to secure a political alliance through marriage. A king's duty though required him to prevent undue suffering to his people. Additionally that meant it was to love his nation, people, and grant them peace.

## Known Kings

* Ainz Ooal Gown
* Beebeezee
* Buser
* Decem Hougan
* Demon God King
* Doppel-Caspond
* Equestrian King
* Goblin King
* Guu (*In Name Only*)
* Halisha Ankara
* Hamsuke (*In Name Only*)
* King Hougan
* King Invern
* Magic Craftsman
* Ramposa III
* Shiramochi-ō
* Zanac Valleon Igana Ryle Vaiself

## Abilities and Powers

Although a king wasn't necessarily stronger than everything else, it was common sense in the New World that having the moniker of "king" meant that it was the strongest of the race. In a peasant's view, kings were associated with wealth, knowledge and power and were those that stood at the top of the hierarchy. Kings were seen as absolute rulers, possessing great charisma.

In a more political sense, a king is the head of a independent state whose right to rule is dictated by birth, having the ability to offer lordship to lands and was far above the station of nobles. A king's power afford him to rule over the nobles who swore their service to their liege. However, it is not uncommon for power struggles to exist between the nobility and royal family of the king thus limiting his power and influence over his kingdom.

## Trivia

* Being awarded a short sword by a king had the same meaning as being presented with a medal as a knight or winning battle spoils as a noble.
* In Overlord: The Undead Oh!, a historical king was mentioned by Albedo, Mithridates VI.
* The only equals to kings were fellow rulers.
* To carry weapons into the presence of a king was normally forbidden especially to foreigners.
* Kings were being said to carry the weight of an entire country. To slight a king was the slight said country.
* In Elf King Decem Hougan self-centered view of his position, a king was someone who should be venerated as a supreme existence by his people, not someone who works for them.

## References

1. ↑ *Overlord Volume 04 Chapter 5: The Freezing God*
2. ↑ *Overlord Volume 11 Chapter 4: A Craftsman and Negotiation*
3. ↑ *Overlord Volume 11 Chapter 5: Frost Dragon Lord*
4. ↑ *Overlord Volume 08 Side Story 2: A day of Nazarick*
5. ↑ *Overlord Volume 05 Chapter 4: Congregated Men*
6. ↑ Overlord Volume 09 Chapter 2: Preparations for the Battle
7. ↑ *Overlord Volume 12 Chapter 1: Demon Emperor Jaldabaoth*
8. ↑ *Overlord Volume 14 Character Sheet 61: Zanac Valleon Igana Ryle Vaiself*
9. ↑ *Overlord Volume 06 Chapter 9: Jaldabaoth*
10. ↑ *Overlord First Half Chapter 6: The Gathering*
11. ↑ *Overlord Volume 08 Epilogue*
12. ↑ *Overlord Volume 09 Chapter 1: A War of Words*
13. ↑ *Overlord Volume 06 Epilogue*
14. ↑ *Overlord: The Undead Oh! Chapter 40*
15. ↑ *Overlord Volume 10 Chapter 3: Baharuth Empire*
16. ↑ *Overlord Volume 12 Chapter 2: Seeking Salvation*
17. ↑ *Overlord Volume 12 Chapter 3: Beginning the Counterattack*
18. ↑ *Overlord Volume 16 Chapter 5: Kill Steal*