In the end, in the next day, Zack defeated three minor overlords, but he didn't find any real piece of information. It wasn't like he expected that he would hit jackpots every single time, but that was still troublesome.
Zack initially avoided checking the list of planets with potential overlords because he feared that the overwhelming number might lead him to a state of annoyance. The vastness and complexity of the task seemed daunting, and he worried that the sheer scale of the challenge could negatively impact his morale.
Despite his reservations, he eventually gave in to curiosity or necessity and reviewed the list. As he suspected, the number of planets with overlords was far greater than he had anticipated, confirming his worst fears and adding to the weight of his burden. This realization reinforced the enormity of his quest and the difficulties he would face in finding and confronting these powerful beings.
