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Chapter 74: The Eleventh Hour (Patreon)

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New Chapter for The Witch and the Sorcerer!

It is only when we are at our highest that the fall hurts the most

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Phoenyxhydra8020

hey its coming up as "Not found". Is there something wrong?

Timeslinger62

Yeah I can’t download it either for some reason ?

Fluent

Unsuccessful?

Dam-O

Ya it is not working for me either

Timeslinger62

Who! kill her ? She just left Renner room, how did she die ? Renner gonna feel have total whiplash she just planing on kill her and someone immediately beats her to it. Who was it? The theocracy? a new Third Party ? The empire?

Timeslinger62

Satoru being so good a cards he’s banned from playing with Evileye and Hilma When they both said NO was hilarious

Bob the builder

I was hoping she died, but this seems sus. Murder mystery next chapter

Lol Zed

This can't be. Not the princess, she was doing so great but this is overlord after all. Can't have nice things. Feels like it could be the Theocracy's doing, trying to stop satoru from gaining more power? Idk🤷‍♂️

Mike

Something tells me the tea had a little extra added to it.

Max Heslip

Theory crafting time. First there are two main types of murder for this situation. A crime of passion or a premediated assassination for political gain. Seeing that Renner was surprised and she's the only one who I can think would do something like this out of passion, so this probably means this was a political move. But by who? Most of the nobles in the kingdom are whipped by now and stuck in their own domains. However I guess its possible for one to be immensely stupid enough to try this to get his daughter to marry Satoru. However unless the noble is horrifically stupid he'd have to at least be a marquis to even have a chance of his daughter marrying Satoru. Even then since Renner technically is an option as a princess no noble in the kingdom should be willing to risk something like this for a marriage agreement that probably wouldn't happen. That also connects with the idea that this probably wasn't an attempt at stopping the royal line from cementing their power since Renner would also have to die and now that everyone is going to be on high alert it doesn't seem like she was a target at all because now it would basically be impossible to do anything to her. So since it seems unlikely anyone in the kingdom would have done it and to be honest there's only so many people even capable enough to have infiltrated the castle that's basically owned by the seven hands, we'll have to look elsewhere. The empire is an interesting one, but why Renner's sister. If Renner was the target that would make a little more sense, but what would the Emperor gain from killing her sister. I can't see any clear gains for him since once again if he wanted to eliminate a threat and open up Satoru to marrying an imperial women then Renner would have been the target. The dragon kingdom should be a non factor because of their situation unless the queen suddenly decided to take a big risk right when things seem to be getting better for her. The theocracy makes even less sense since they usually take a hands off approach with the kingdom. So unless that new situation with the holy kingdom spooked them and that somehow pushed them to at least delay Satoru marrying into the Royal family then I can't see what their interested in. So was this the work of an independent third party. Clementine having her fun for some reasons. She's strong and skilled enough to have infiltrated the palace, but why go through all that effort to just kill a normal women strength wise. I'm honestly stumped. Renner's sister was a wall flower most of her life and shouldn't have any enemies willing to kill her except Renner. Even on the political front what would you gain from killing her. At best delaying Satoru from marrying, but if you had the skills to get into the royal palace there are so many more potential targets that the assassin could go for. Of course this is all assuming that Renner's sister was the target. If Renner's tea was poisoned then that brings up a whole different host of questions especially since seven hands should be hyper focused on protecting her and because they're a former/current criminal organization they should be quite used to poisons. Meaning that either the poisoner was that good to slip by or they made a huge mistake, either way a failure like that might cost quite a few heads if that's what happened. However not sure yet. Once we get a cause of death that should grant a lot more insight. Either way great chapter and yes I did not expect that. Also glad your feeling better and this story really is amazing!

Adrián Churape

Yes, I actually expected it, there are almost no characters or stories left that the fandom wouldn't want to change, so the only thing left to do is create new content.

Fluent

OH, I DID NOT EXPECT THAT WTH. Prolly sum with the Tea def

Wolf1428

The obvious choice is the emperor, and I think it was poison, one that was not meant for Alysanne, but for Renner, she simply trusted in the inulnerability that Satoru granted her, it is very interesting her monologue about always being prepared and that this just happened. Very few people in Overlord could assassinate a princess without being detected, so my money's on poison. Otherwise I'm crushed, Alysanne was one of my favorite characters and I loved seeing her progress so much, it really hurts that she died like this, and with no chance of resurrection (Satoru has ways, but no reason to do it, we don't even know if she has the levels to endure it), she was simply a very dangerous stone in the shoe to keep in the story, given her progression with Satoru. I knew she would die, it was a destined death, but it pisses me off as much as Brain's in canon, seeing them grow and evolve to no avail, Brain at least goes away happy, a dignified, warrior's death, by Cocytus, Alysanne on the other hand died like a dog, though a better fate than the one prepared by Renner. Satoru already has his role as a miracle worker, he doesn't need another one, he already has the king on his side, the guilds and the people, practically every important person in ReEstize. This event generates so many paths and options, it's exactly what the story needed and even so, I feel disappointed, but I'm objective, she already fulfilled her role in the story.

Phoenyxhydra8020

FINALLY ALYSE'ANNE IS DEAD!!!! AFTER YEARS OF WAITING SHES FUCKING DEAD!!!!!!!!!!! *DANCES ON HER GRAVE WITH GLEE* HAHAHA! DEAD DEAD SHES FINNALLY DEAD!!!!!!!!

Alexander D.

She seems to be a valuable asset. Resurrection is an obvious outcome. And a good punishment for that boy too.

Dam-O

I tried to avoid the comments as much as I could before I read the chapter but I unfortunately I checked to see if the chapter would load and saw “the princess died I can’t believe it” its still a great cliff hanger but damn I was scared

AAAALLLL100

I did not see that one coming. Let me pour some tea to drink it so that I can spit it at the end of this chapter.

James Orr

Ooooh poisoned tea? Fantastic job! I never expected it!

Alexander D.

The overconsumption of sugar might do just that.

Vulkizaro Zoromi

I have a feeling Marquis Blumrush has something to do with this. Alyssanne was the princess his son was meant to ruin but the plan spectacularly failed, resulting in his humiliation. Of all the Nobles in Re-Estize, he hates Satoru the most. Since he had planned to ruin Satoru's connection to the Royal line, I'm assuming this is his way of completely cutting off Bone daddy from the Royal Family. Having been backed into a corner, he can only lash out like a wild animal and this is most certainly a wild move. It is no simple things just killing a princess. That being said, Renner was the last person to see her alive assumedly, so there is a chance there will be some eyes on her. Though considering how great of an actress she is and the fact she's so young, with such a golden reputation, it might just be overlooked. When Alyssanne was first introduced, I admit I wanted her to die. But this death would have gone easy for me if she was still her old self but she had already come so far and has grown on me. For her to die in such an anticlimactic way...hurts for some reason. I don't imagine the king is too eager to engage Renner just yet or any time soon, her age being a factor and the very real possibility that anybody betrothed to Satoru is a potential target for assassination. There is a chance she was the real target all along, what with her abolition of slavery and her pushing for equal right across all races. Which brings the involvement of the maid into question if the tea was poisoned. But then only the Seven Hands infiltrators attend to her and there is no chance any of them is stupid enough to try and kill Renner. I doubt they would kill Alyssanne either. That being said, the future is finally open for Renner to be promised to Satoru as per her ambitions and I think the majority of your readers will agree that this is what they want, regardless of their weirdness surrounding it. You have always had a talent for navigating a interesting narration through a chaotic plotline or arc, Senpai I wait to see what you have in store for us. Good Luck!

Vulkizaro Zoromi
>>163631940

Resurrection comes at the cost of life force. It's hard enough for strong warriors to be resurrected and Alyssanne was just a pampered princess. The resurrection process would most likely just cause her body to be destroyed, plus Satoru has no reason to do so. But knowing him, if he will not revive her, he will most certainly seek justice.

Roguewave1737
>>163631940

My understanding was that only the lower tiers of resurrection cost life force. After the first encounter at Carne, Satoru says that he could revive all of the villagers, clearly knowing that they're all noncombatants and probably near level 1. It would make sense for protection and escort quests in game balance if reviving weak NPCs was something only achievable by using 9th or 10th tier magic, so Satoru could use his limited supply of wands/items... Personally I want him to. I can see him or Renner getting framed here, and reviving her would clear them nicely. Hopefully it could even be a chance to bring her and Renner together.

Roguewave1737

Yeah, I really like her character, so I hope there's a revival in the future here. I saw a few comments about her not having adequate life force... My understanding was that lower tier resurrection has that cost, not high tier. Satoru did confidently say he could revive all the dead villagers at Carne in canon despite their clear low level. So a charge from a 9th or 10th tier wand goes away instead of a 5th tier one. I'm sure he has dozens anyway even with his "limited" inventory. Whoever did it has to expect retaliation and, if competent, covered their tracks well, probably also framing someone. Needing to hastily turn the tables and seize the initiative from the enemy could be a good reason for Satoru to revive her. Or he could do it because of his reflecting on his lack of feeling and longing for romantic/affectionate connection in this chapter. I'm probably just coping, but I will be disappointed if that's her true end after her character development and newly developed connection to Satoru. I think a bigger twist might be Renner reacting to Satoru wanting to/actually reviving her and the ensuing fallout.

Wolf1428
>>163667050

The question here is, does Satoru really want to revive it? What it implies is not a small thing, it would attract the attention of not hundreds, but thousands, that I remember, only Lakyus had that power in the Kingdom, and for that there is still a long way to go, imagine all the weight that would fall on Satoru's shoulders. On the other hand, her resurrection would be a brutal development for Renner, imagine seeing his beloved bring to life the one who, at the moment, is her greatest rival in love and cause such an outburst that she completely destroys her mask, one that she has been perfecting for years, I feel that the two routes, of course, I love her and I would like to see her alive, more without her levels of noble and merchant, because it is interesting to see how it would influence her progress, but her death is also a turning point in the story. I think the only thing that bothers me a little is the way she died, even in the canon, people like Gazef, Brain had worthy deaths, the ones who suffer the most are the randoms like Queen Calca or Six hands, I feel that her construction was too good to kill her like that, because objectively, she had to die, as I said, it was a destined death because of how she influences Renner in her relationship whit Satoru. At least she will have a nice funeral, I see Satoru releasing a magic related to roses for her, all in all, he saw the change, he saw her improve and go from a spoiled princess, to an independent ans Strong girl, it's the least she deserves.

Wolf1428
>>163631940

I remember that the novel tells us in volume 6 that “adventurers of iron rank and below would be reduced to ashes if it was used on them” and that to “Raise the Dead” Satoru has access to better with the wand. https://pastebin.com/ZdF5ysDt In one of the best analysis of levels and adventurer of Overlord, they tell us that the iron ones must be around level 5-8, Since Alyssanne has levels of noble, merchant and surely, follower of death, given that narrow her relationship with Satoru, mathematically she must have exceeded those levels, so a resurrection is not impossible, since in the world of overlord they understand “vital energy” but it is really the system of the game, that subtracts levels to them when resurrecting, 5 as I remember. I don't see a problem with Alyssanne resurrecting, but rather what narrative purpose would her resurrection have?

Roguewave1737
>>163667050

I would agree that without a new motive Satoru probably wouldn't revive her... Unless Renner perhaps does some too convincing acting in her mourning. But if it would help him eliminate a threat quickly, pulling out a "limited use artifact that I acquired far, far away" to revive one girl would make a lot of people say wow, but it would probably not have an insane impact. It's also one thing to show that you have the resources that you can revive half a village of nobodies without making a dent in your capabilities, but it's a completely different thing to pull it out for a single princess you're betrothed to, acting reluctant while doing so. Honestly, I just realized that if he doesn't do it now, he kinda can't do it for anyone else later, as not doing it here would be questioned in hindsight.

Momoyo

Let's get this plot thickens! Thanks for the chap and looking forward to the next one

Max Heslip
>>163667050

If Satoru pulls up a random artifact(one that is actually valuable since I doubt he has a ton. Remember in canon its referenced several times when Satoru goes to the treasury to stock up on items thus explaining why he has all these useful/random items for differing situations, but here he has no treasury and his situation is important to understand. He was basically in all intents a lone player at the end and thus had nearly no use for resurrection artifacts that weren't automatic for himself as a pseudo lone player. The only ones he'd have is random junk still in his inventory that he didn't get the time to clear out or just kept for some reason. So although he probably has a couple I'd be surprised if he had enough to be splurging like he could in canon/It wouldn't be impossible just very unlikely based on his situation). Although the idea he'd want to know the killer and get some information has some appeal, but in all honesty if she died of poison or even was killed by an assassin she'd know practically nothing. However your totally right that most people would do exactly what you say. They'd be impressed, but wouldn't think much about it. However for the theocracy/dragon lords/ anyone in the know about players it would be a big red flag. Of course he's already raised a couple with his actions, but having a mystical artifact no ones heard of especially for ancient dragons who've lived quite a long time would be super suspicious. Once again though it wouldn't be a dead giveaway (there would be alternative explanations) it would just be another red flag to add to his growing pile. Also your kinda right about how if he doesn't use it now he couldn't do it later, but he could just lie and claim its a healing artifact for those who died recently(second to minutes). However for those who've been dead quite a bit, it would look super sus like you said. Of course then the idea of levels comes into play and what level revival artifacts does he have. Even the higher tier ones have a toll of some kind, but its nothing the average person can't shrug off. Of course an average revival wouldn't probably work on the princess anyway since she's probably not that high of a level. (would be sad if he decided to use a average revival to save resources and it failed turning her to ash, although a certain princess would be super happy and probably think he planned this out for her). The only reason she might be above level 5 is because of the work she's been doing recently, but before that she didn't do much and I even doubt if she gained much experience in her noble class, which would be the only one she'd have a chance to level before. Really cool to think about though and I truly wonder what condition her body is in. The worse it is the worse affects its gonna have on the king's health. Imagine if he had a heart attack and Satoru had to decided to use two revivals. Of course there's a good chance he wouldn't revive either since we've seen him in cannon have amicable relations with someone, but couldn't care less when they die, but who knows what the Bone Daddy will be thinking. Will he be concerned, furious, or maybe even a little scared that danger was so close to Renner without him knowing. (of course that only applies for that 2 seconds it will last then only background/low tier emotion).

Blackjack

I completely forgot about the fucking tea. Although I think I know what happened now I don't think it was the tea itself that was poisoned. I think what happened is that the seven hand agents were checking the tea, tea cups, and tea kettle (if they even brought a larger tea Ketel with the cups so they could drink more tea) but there is one thing they did not check. The sugar container, I imagine an assassin could fill an identical container to the sugar container used by the princess with a mix of sugar and powerful poison. When nobody was looking and paying close attention to the tea itself, like a magician who distracts their audience's eyes so they can do a sleight-of-hand trick, they then swapped the original sugar container with the identical one they had with poison in it then boom Renner accidentally poisoned her own drink. But now here is one of two questions this brings up, who did it, and two will this have unintended consequences for Renner? To start with, who did it? The most obvious option would be the emperor. If he killed Alysanne after Renner told him to marry her then he would not have to marry her, in addition, if he framed the marquis who is his underling for it then they would kill him, eliminating a loss for the emperor and his disobedient pawn. Then if they discover something linking the two the kingdom might declare war on the empire thinking correctly that the emperor did it. The emperor then can spin it that he had nothing to do with the Marquis's action then when the kingdom attacks he can rally the empire in a defensive war against the kingdom which would unite the military faction of the empire that might have caused a civil war to the fight against the kingdom. Another option would be that the Marquis like a cornered animal acted carlesly and killed Alysanne for ruining his plan. Both of these however make the assumption that Alysanne was the target if rener was the target then it could still be the empor just trying to get rid of Renner but the Marqui would be out of the equation then entirely. Then it could have been a third party targeting Renner that we either know but I am not thinking of or the church trying to get back at Saturu or for Renner proposing the equal rights law.

Blackjack
>>163820507

Now for the unintended consequences for Renner, if it is discovered that the poison was in the sugar and only Renner is the one in the room then people will not know if she had poisoned the sugar herself. Then Alysanne was either tricked by Renner into placing it in her own cup or Renner placed the sugar in her cup herself. Only Renner would know that it was her cup Alysanne drank that was poisoned and not Alysanne's own cup. If she is a suspect then they will not believe her if she said she drank her cup which was actually poisoned. It is also most likely not a secret that Renner hangs out a lot with Saturu and follows him like a lost puppy so if his soon-to-be wife suddenly enters her room and then dies then things can easily be put together that Renner might have killed Alysanne for getting in between her and Saturu. Then the poisoning can be thought of as a poorly conserved plan made by a child to keep Satru's affection. even with her golden goddess persona, it would not be hard for people to think that a good child out of jealousy could do something like this. Furthermore, the only people who would know that she is too smart to do something this stupid are her enemies in the court who know her nature and they have no reason to help her in this instance. It would also be funny if somebody, out on a limp, decided to check out the flower bed Renner has been seen hanging around and find her mother's dead body there.

Hornet
>>163667050

I liked her too, disliked her at first but as she grew up in later chapters she really grew on me. Which is why I hope she does NOT get resurrected. Even if it might be posible for Satoru to do so (although i don't think it is, or that he would care enough to), It would cheapen her death greatly, there is a reason people mock anime like "Dragon Ball Z" and others for always bringing everyone back in the end, resurrections are a horrible narrative choice.

Hornet

I have grown to like Alysanne, so her death makes me feel things even though i knew from the start things were not going to end well for her (not while she was engaged to Satoru), although the way she died came as a surprise, the fact she did didn't. The fact you were able to make me feel this shows what an amazing Author you are. Some people seem to be hoping she gets resurrected, I personally hope that doesn't happen. It would cheapen all of the emotions attached to this event and opens the gate for easy solutions should anything bad happen in the future. We know Satoru would use resurrection magic for Renner, Hilma, Lakyus, and probably his apprentices. But i'm hoping that that doesn't extend to more minor characters like Alysanne. Despite the fact i do like her.

Scarstobone

First off " WILL MAKE SURE TO WATCH HER BRAK!" has a small typo, may be worth fixing before uploading elsewhere. The only other part that I can add that hasn't been already mentioned is the idea that Renner is going to spin it as an assassin because clearly the damage in her room has to be explained somehow. It would be an interesting way to start showing just how quick she is able to take something unexpected and factor it into her "Xanatos speed chess" game. Also how likely is it that some members of Seven Hands miss the days of it being Eight Fingers enough to try to foolishly prove a point, there was at least some reference to that earlier? Thanks for the chapter

Phoenyxhydra8020
>>163836958

you see I hated her from the beginning and my feelings hasn't changed. I'm not saying shes a bad character but I just don't like characters like her she is similar to bakugo from my hero academia in my eyes, I'll say with honesty that she has had character development but that doesn't mean I like her any more than I did before. I agree with you that her being resurrected isn't a good idea. this is overlord and I believe her death fits correctly in the world with many possible ramifications. plus this story hasn't had a good death yet with Lakyus constantly trying to make peace at every turn so I'm enjoying the death.

Lol Zed

Recent thought, but what if the theocracy was behind it, due to them significantly losing power and influence over the other kindgdoms. Satorus and seven hands presence making the church lose influence. Dragon kingdom no longer needing to beg them for help due to brain being there. Possibly the holy kingdom becoming more independent from the theocracy (not sure if calca was already queen yet but if the recent event was her becoming the new ruler then I would see why they would be worried cuz she's a very respected figure that unfortunately only worships the four Gods and not six making the theocracy's influence less). They could also have tried to kill rener (Or her sister works just fine) and then offer to resurrect her through some 'ancient ritual of the gods' making the king and satoru, due to them knowing he spends alot of time with her, indebted to them. Mostly just wanting them to depend more on the theocracy and possibly absorbing the kingdom in the future as a vasal state, uniting humanity. Would also make sense why seven hands wouldn't have noticed anybody moving in or out from the catsle if it was one of the scriptures. But mostly just hoping it's the theocracy so we could see more of them (Black scripture specifically)

ZeroSenpai Writer
>>163894533

I think you are overestimating ST’s influence. The four gods religion is a separate entity from the six gods religion, at least in canon ST never seemed to have any control over the four gods temples, them being a complete separate entity. ST always seemed like a country with a very separate culture compared to the other human nations, more than political or religious influence, the ST seems to use their scriptures to conduct secret military operations in other countries to try and stir them in the direction ST wishes for.

Lol Zed
>>163894533

Feel the main thing that gave the theocracy so much weight in Canon wasn't more as their influence but the dependence the other nations had on them for their strength. Even while being in a constant war with the elven kingdom they still aid other countries like the Holly and dragon kingdom to fight the demi-human threats. They most likely didn't have to gain much influence through the church but instead used their obviously strong military to get things done. Fluder alone was considered a one man army and without gazef , he would have probably tilted the war in the empires favor a long time ago, now considering that people comparable or just straight out stronger than gazef are in the theocracy they mostlikely didn't have to struggle all that much to get what they wanted. But with how things have drastically strayed from Canon they might be reconsidering their usual methods cuz one 6th tier caster is practical their equivalent of a nuke and having two now on the opposite side means that whoever presses the 'big red button' first would turn in a very bad situation for everyone. But hopefully they get an official encounter with satoru to see both sides reactions before the inevitable war, doubt anything they'd say would make Satoru like them.

ZeroSenpai Writer
>>163894533

ST has always had a “parental” role when it came to human nations. They are kind of the guys you call when shit hits the fan or a situation threatens the stability of the continent (demi-human invasions, making sure undead don’t get too powerful in Katze, CDL not awakening, etc…) They also have their own agenda but i feel like their role is quite similar to PDL’s, even though the two would never admit it. ST is only far more human centric.

Neri Luis Arellanes

I think it's the maid. Don't know the motive, but it's just a feeling. She may have noticed how Renner was prepared to do the deed. And as a good maid did it in her stead.

Ning wei Zhou

"With those words Alysanne downed the cup she just stole from her and turned around to leave the room. Renner’s eyes remained fixed on the empty cup long after the second princess left, the tight knot around her heart slowly coming undone until the full blunt of her suppressed emotion hit her with the power of a dragon lord" I am guessing Alysanne toke the poisoned cup meant to assassinate Renner.

Blackjack

I'm just curious but will you keep the naming convention for each chapter and title the next chapter "Number of minutes before midnight" with you continuing the armageddon clock time?

ZeroSenpai Writer
>>164415028

Not really, i just used the "eleventh hour" as in its metaphorical meaning of representing the last possible moment to avert an event... or cause one... you will know which one by the end of the arc