Overlord (maruyama)

Overlord is a Japanese dark fantasy light novel series written by Kugane Maruyama and illustrated by so-bin. The story follows Momonga, a powerful sorcerer who finds himself trapped in the virtual reality game Yggdrasil after its servers are shut down. He becomes the ruler of the Great Tomb of Nazarick, a dungeon filled with powerful NPCs who now view him as their god. Overlord explores themes of power, identity, and the nature of reality. It is known for its intricate world-building, complex characters, and dark humor.