"Farewell". Those were Laharl's last words, before he left, disappearing out of sight without a trace. He felt terrible for almost killing Master Lamington, and decided that he wasn't ready to possess the title of Overlord. However, I really don't think Etna as Overlord is any better.
After Laharl left, everyone soon went back to their daily lives. Of course, there were times where Laharl was mentioned, but they happened rarely, despite how much Laharl has affected us all. Even now, no one has seen or heard anything about Laharl, since the day he disappeared.
Etna isn't bad as Overlord, but like Laharl, she has some flaws. For example, she avoids her paperwork, and begs me to do it. On occasions, Etna forgets meetings she scheduled; and when she remembers that the meeting's close to starting, she orders me to go FOR her. At times, I feel like the Overlord.
Like Etna, I have my busy times, too. After several times of struggling that had been in vain, the Dark Assembly finally allowed me to start up a school for all races, where I can preach my ideals of love. Even though activity has not ceased in the Netherworld, the castle feels a lot quieter. It's…sort of depressing, really.
However, no matter what, I'm certain that I'll meet Laharl again. And when we meet, I'm sure he'll be ready to repossess the title of Overlord.
However, that's what I thought back then...I was not prepared for anything that was going to come. It all started when…