Proof of Loyalty | Overlord II

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[cygnusereve]

I love how Sebas was horrified of Cocytus's act of blocking the attack. Probably thinking that Cocytus had just disobeyed Ains

[leoncoben]

How horrible this girl's life was that she didn't even feel any hatred or at least disbelief that she was about to be murdered by her savior and was more concerned about him.

[peinnagto]

Everyone is busy here saying how Ainz is actually Pandora’s actor, but I think some didn’t notice the best scene is actually how Demiurge is carrying Victim like a stuffed toy, it’s adorable.

[ajduong]

Interestingly, I think the biggest hint here that Ainz is actually PA is that he asks Sebas if he is a loyal dog. I don't believe the real Ainz would ever ask that, given how fanatically he admires his friends and loves their creations.

[bicho]

Stand master: Tsuare
Stand name: Cocytus

[Mrett]

In the LN Ainz says he did not call Sebas back to Nazarick during Shelltear incident because they were travelling together and he suspected Sebas would be followed if he returns to Nazarick. They even assume Sebas might be the next target of whoever mindcontrolled Shelltear, that's why Solution was extra suspicious of Sebas.

[xxniks]

"ainz" is looking good there :3

[ZaChousenWan]

After his punch got blocked by Cocytus, he was about to follow up with another punch to instantly kill Tuare, in order to fulfil his master's orders.
Ainz's "Sebas, back away!" has more urgency in it with that in mind.

[Zwiebel]

I love how layered this scene is. On the surface layer, there's not much going on except for the obvious test of loyality.
But there's so much to discover if you just stop to think about:

1) Ainz being replaced by Pandora's actor, without the show explicitely telling the audience.
2) Tuare accepting her death with a smile in front of the man who allowed her to live to repay him for his kindness.
3) Tuare not really being scared by seemingly terrifying monsters, because her trauma originates from humans that she regards as the actual monsters

[jefthereaper]

Cocytus: Hmmmm
Cocytus on the inside: my freaking hand! Stop! Don't... Show... WEAKNESS!

[cerax]

I never noticed that it's actually pandora's actor and not Ainz until this video, it was strange to me why he did the high note. *The more you know*

[naterk]

*This intense scene*
Ainz, one minute later: "I'm so excited for their grocery shopping date."

[Trades]

This scene is brilliant - Ainz himself was probably watching this from Nazarick while Pandora's Actor (who is "Ainz" here) is testing Sebas. If Sebas was "brain washed" away from Ainz Ooal Gown things could get messy real quickly. That explains why Victim, Demiurge and Cocytus are also in the room - despite Sebas not being a floor guardian he has the offensive capability matching Shalltear - at this closed space Ainz's safety cannot be guaranteed, but with 4 floor guardians in the room, Ainz's safety can be assured while testing Sebas.

[malphone]

One detail I love. After Cocytus blocks the punch, Sebas readies himself as if preparing to fight. Maybe it's just me but I read that as he was prepared to fight Cocytus for going against Lord Ainz's orders, further proving his loyalty.

[Darklarik]

Lets see the LN Volume 6 Chapter 6 version of this scene:
“And despite my clear instructions to you, you got yourself into trouble because of this meaningless little woman — am I wrong?”
“No, you are not.”
The word “meaningless” made Tsuare shudder, but Sebas only answered the question and made no other response.
“At that time… did you not think you were ignoring the orders I had given?”
“Yes. My thoughtlessness has displeased you, Ainz-sama. I shall reflect upon my sins, be more careful in the future, and I shall not make the same mistake ag—”
“—It is fine.”
“Huh?”
“I said, it is fine.”
Ainz shifted, and the chair creaked once more.
“People are not perfect, and mistakes are to be expected. Sebas. I shall forgive this trifling mistake of yours.”
“—Thank you, Ainz-sama.”
“However, mistakes must be rectified — by death.”
The air in the room suddenly grew tense, and the temperature felt as though it had fallen by several degrees. No, that was not it. Only Sebas felt that way. The others — the denizens of Nazarick — remained serene and still.
Sebas gulped.
What did his master mean by “death”? No, that went without saying. The thoughts “As I expected” and “I hope not” weighed heavily on Sebas, but still, he asked:
“...What… do you mean…”
“Hm… what I mean is that I expect you to eliminate the source of your mistake in order to wipe the slate clean. How can you be the representative of everyone else when you leave the origin of your error untouched? You are the butler of Nazarick, and one who stands at the head of the manservants. If you do not handle the matter appropriately…”
Sebas exhaled. Then he took in another breath.
Even when faced with a mighty foe, Sebas’ breathing remained calm and regular. Yet, it was now frantic, like a small animal that had run into a predator.
“Sebas. Are you a loyal hound who obeys the orders of my exalted self — of the 41 Supreme Beings? Or are you a man who believes that your will alone is righteous?”
“This—”
“—I do not need your answer. Show me your conclusion.”
Sebas closed his eyes, and then opened them again.
He hesitated for only a moment. No, it would be better to say that he had spent an entire moment hesitating. This time he had spent in indecision was enough to earn the palpable ire of Cocytus, Demiurge and Solution, people whose loyalty to the Supreme One was beyond reproach.
After that long, interminable moment, Sebas finally made his decision.
Sebas was the butler of Nazarick.
He was nothing else beyond that.
His foolish hesitation had brought about these consequences. If he had pleaded with his master earlier, the outcome might have been different.
All this was his fault.

A hard lustre filled Sebas’ eyes. They gleamed like polished steel. Then, he turned to Tsuare.
The hand clinging to him let go. Its fingers clutched briefly at empty air, wavering for a moment before falling powerlessly.
Tsuare looked at Sebas’ face. She had probably guessed his decision by now.
She smiled, and closed her eyes.
That was not a look of despair, or fear. She had accepted what would happen next, had accepted her impending fate with all the grace of a martyr.
Sebas’ movements did not waver. His heart had long since descended into the abyss. In his place stood a steely servant who had pledged his utmost fealty to Nazarick. That being the case, there was no reason not to obey the absolute order handed down by his master.
He had cut through his confusion. Only loyalty remained.
Sebas’ hand formed into a fist, and then he struck at Tsuare’s head, seeking to grant her the mercy of an instant death.
And then—
—Something hard intercepted his fist.
“—What are you doing? Why are you interfering with me?”
“—!”
“...”
Something had blocked the fist which should have obliterated Tsuare’s skull.
Cocytus had reached out a hand from behind Tsuare — whose eyes were still tightly shut — and stopped Sebas’ fist.
Was Cocytus a traitor, given that he had blocked a strike which the Supreme One had ordered?
And then, the doubts in Sebas’ heart were immediately answered.
“Stand down, Sebas.”
Sebas was anxious and doubtful, but he was still halfway through another punch when he heard Ainz’s order. The strength he had channelled into his hand dissipated in an instant.
His master had not censured Cocytus, but had instead told Sebas to stop. That indicated that he had also arranged for Cocytus’ interdiction of Sebas’ strike.
Indeed, all this had had been planned ahead of time. The fact was that his master wished to verify Sebas’ intentions.
Tsuare timidly opened her eyes, and saw that the headman’s axe which awaited her was long gone. Now that her life was no longer in danger, her wound-up emotions snapped inside her. Tsuare’s body convulsed with shudders as the tears streamed from her eyes. She very nearly collapsed from the shaking of her legs, but Sebas did not reach out to support her. No, he could not.
What else could he do, now that things had come to this? What right did he have, given that he had left her to her fate?
Ainz paid no heed to Tsuare’s fear and began addressing Cocytus.
“Cocytus. Was that blow intended to take that woman’s life?”
“There. Is. No. Doubt. That. It. Would. Have. Been. Instantly. Fatal.”
“Then I declare that Sebas’ loyalty is no longer in question. Thank you, Sebas.”

Way better if you ask me.

[ghshrksidhc]

I love how Demiurgus is holding Victim like that.

[randomemustachewithaguy]

0:17 this isn't Ainz that our boi pandora's actor

[AresSG]

Lol not only the high pitch but the fact that he changed "Supreme One" to the 41 made it obvious it was Pandora's Actor. Pandora's Actor was created by Ainz and is his "son" so his loyalty is to only Ainz.

[ZERO-uemx]

Oh so pandora did make a cameo after all. I wanted to see him in action but that works too.

[AutumnOnFire]

Cocytus externally: Mhmm
Cocytus internally: MY