Hello once again audience I think the special ability I added from the last chapter scared a few people away, I've heard of the infamy of OC stories in the overlord fandom and honestly I can't blame people for being instantly turned away by OC stories. Overpowered MC who's a stud, has no flaws at all, etc. I get it most of the stories in this fandom have something to do with a terribly written self-insert. I don't know if Michael is written well but I can keep my promise from chapter 1. If you're looking for an OP protagonist, this ain't it chief. Reviews are welcome and necessary. Thanks for those who've stayed, keeps me motivated to continue. So grab a bite and enjoy.


Michael just wasn't the same, he was cold and distant from everyone. He would leave the village for long periods of time without any remorse for those around him and return without acknowledging their concerns. He would scour the plains sometimes for weeks looking for opponents. Goblins, wolves, bandits, and more. His anger pushed him physically and he became much stronger. Michael had gained levels and unlocked new abilities but his progress began to slow. It had gotten so bad to the point that it took several months of constant fighting to increase a stat by one or two points. This rate of growth simply wouldn't do, he needed stronger opponents.

Michael began to prepare for a much longer trip than normal. He salted and dehydrated various foods preserving them, he packed several sets of clothing, and mulitiple tools and pieces of equipment including medical supplies. He asked for a horse from one of the villagers and began to saddle up just outside his home.

"Michael, what's gotten into you?" Michael stopped moving his whole body frozen for a moment. He knew that voice anywhere. Sweet darling Maria.

Michael didn't say anything nor did he even react. It was as if he became a statue.

"This isn't like you Michael. Please talk to me." Maria came closer. He wanted to tell her desperately, but he just couldn't. When he heard her voice all he could think of was that horrible scene of the village.

'She won't understand.'

'How would I explain it?'

'It's best if I spare her.'

All of these thoughts rushed into Michael's head but he was mute. Maria came closer and closer and was right behind Michael when she hugged him.

"Why are you doing this Michael? Let me help you." She was hurt. She deserved answers and Michael knew that but he was too blinded by his hatred to acknowledge it.

"You can't." Michael unclasped her hands from him and mounted the horse.

"I'm sorry." Those were Michael's last words to Maria as he left Carne village for good.


Michael needed stronger opponents. Goblins and bandits were killed or neutralized in one or two strikes. Wolves were dangerous in numbers but still weak enough to fall after a strike or two, and when one or a few fell the rest would flee. Michael searched the plains for a new enemy. He would from time to time see ogres or a basilisk but in an open field it would be unwise to fight either. He turned north to a forest. The Forest of Tob. He was often warned that dangerous monsters lurked in the forest and that he shouldn't go but it was better than an ogre or a basilisk, so he went. Michael spent several days in the forest. On the outskirts he encountered enemies similar to those before. The wolves and goblins were bigger and more aggresive. The goblins in particular were especially intelligent. During one night Michael raided a goblin camp and it was an uphill battle. They were better equipped, having bows, spears, and shortswords and they fought extremely well. Those with shortswords would rush him with a flurry of attacks, when Michael saw an opportunity to counter the spearman would force him to pull back and if Michael decided to gain significant space the archers would loose a volley of arrows. It was a cunning plan but Michael had new abilities he coul employ. He had Fortress a defensive art that absorbed attacks, and iron fist which increased his phyiscal attack power. Michael would activate lesser evasion in conjuction with these two abilities to either dodge or parry spear attacks and counter. When the goblins numbers dwindled the archers would begin loosing arrows in hopes of hitting Michael. Several Michael avoided or parried several more he didn't. With some quick thinking and his evasion he would eventually close the distance and defeat these goblins as well but that was when his big challenge would appear, a goblin lord. Much larger than any goblin and honestly larger than him this goblin wielded a two-handed sword and rushed at Michael. It was fast and strong but its weapon wasnt suited for combat in the forest. Rocks, and trees would stop the blade and even branches would turn the blade just enough so it would strike with the flat edge. Michael would rather not risk missing the window of fortress so he fought more methodically. By avoiding potentially devastating attacks that swung wide or struck an object and became embedded in it Michael could deliver swift strikes eventually forcing the govlin lord to fall. It begged for mercy but Michael paid it no heed. He needed to become stronger and sparing a potential xp goldmine was not on the menu. He raided what he could from the camp. Michael even decided to carry one of the shortswords with him as well as a knife and bow. Finally Michael's progress had continued again as normal. The deeper Michael went into the forest new creatures were more common. One in particular a floating demon creature that used magic, it did notice Michael but he ran as fast as he could even leaving the forest and didn't return for the rest of that day.

Although he did run into more creatures most of Michael's day was wandering the outskirts of the forest taking in its sights and seeing the wildlife. He would hear birds chirp and small animals would scurry around it seemed to distract and even calm him somewhat but he would quickly compose himself and remain looking for opponents. One day whilst resting at a campfire Michael took inventory of his items. He began to run low on medical supplies and thought to himself.

'I will need to resupply soon.' Just as Michael finished he noticed a small book among his items. He didn't recognize it and when he opened it he read.

'Hello friend. This is my gift to you, I can tell something is wrong you've become distant even to your sweet Maria. I don't know what has happened but I offer this to help.' Michael truned the page to see, plants?

'Blue shade flower' Very common. Found in the plains near the village. Creates a creamy tea fruity and with honey is quite sweet.'

'Tob Nut' Common. Great forest of Tob. Rich smell and taste, Nutty with a hint of cinnamon. Smooth and is sweet on its own.'

A book for tea? From, Tobias Carne. It had been a long time since Michael had a cup, his mouth watered at the opportunity so he decided that for today. Just for today he would make some tea. Michael decided he would instead go for the Blue shade. It was more common than any other in the book and he'd rather not risk seeing the more dangeous creatures of the forest. He left the forest of Tob and traveled the plains. Michael saw many flowers but they hadn't matched the description. At one point Michael tried to make a tea with one of the random flowers he found. The book had instructions regarding preparation so he followed them. Michael was to dry the flower out in the sun but he starting growing desperate and smoked them with a fire. He sat and brewed the tea in a small pot but the taste was foul. Sour, and it tasted of burnt wood.

'No, I need that flower.' Michael continued his search but noted his experiment as awful.


It took hours but Michael finally found a Blue shade, a few to be exact. He brewed the tea and hoped for the best.

"Here goes nothing." Michael took a sip and the taste was different. It was still creamy and had a fruity taste but it was more flavorful than before and had an almost spicey taste. The smoking likely changed the flavor somewhat. Michael jotted it down. It was unique but he liked it.


Yes. The wheels are in motion. HAHAHAHAHAHA! Cringey outro aside I wonder if my chapters fit well together. Although I know what the future holds I can't help but feel as though the chapters are more episodic, not that it's a bad thing, Michael's character atleast in my mind requires a lot of exposition as I want him to be a very complex individual. I'll do my best to write engaging chapters so stay tuned. I'd love to hear what you all think so far.