Does Ard End Up With Ireena in The Greatest Demon Lord Is Reborn as a Typical Nobody? Relationship Explored

Based on Myojin Kato’s light novel series, The Greatest Demon Lord is Reborn as a Typical Nobody anime follows an entertaining fantasy trope. It tells the story of a powerful Demon Lord named Varvatos who reincarnates several thousand years into the future as Ard Meteor to experience an ordinary and peaceful life.

However, even after reincarnating as Ard, his social skills remain underdeveloped. He often misinterprets women’s feelings towards him, particularly his childhood friend Ireena, who harbors romantic feelings for him.

While their relationship does not evolve into romance in The Greatest Demon Lord is Reborn as a Typical Nobody, fans have speculated whether Ard eventually ends up with Ireena in the light novel series.

Exploring Ard and Ireena’s Relationship

Do Ard and Ireena get together in The Greatest Demon Lord is Reborn as a Typical Nobody? (image via SILVER LINK, Blade) — Do Ard and Ireena get together in **The Greatest Demon Lord is Reborn as a Typical Nobody**? (image via SILVER LINK, Blade)

In his previous life as the Demon Lord Varvatos, he was a loner, struggling to make friends or connect with others. His overwhelming power created a significant barrier between him and humanity, leading to loneliness despite his efforts to protect them.

Varvatos reincarnated as Ard Meteor, wishing to lead a normal life and forge friendships. However, even after his reincarnation, Ard struggled to connect with others due to his retained memories and social skills from his past life as a Demon Lord.

Things began to change for Ard when he encountered Ireena Litz de Olhyde in a forest where he rescued her from a wolf attack. This pivotal moment occurred when they were both 12 and solidified Ireena as Ard’s oldest and closest friend.

A picture of Ard and Ireena in their childhood (image via SILVER LINK, Blade)

Their bond strengthened as they built trust and support for one another. Over time, it became evident that Ireena had developed romantic feelings for Ard, which she struggled to recognize and comprehend.

Ireena consistently loved Ard but lacked the understanding to label her feelings until she encountered Ginny. Seeing Ard interact with other girls made Ireena feel jealous, revealing her desire for him to herself.

As the series progressed, Ireena expressed her wish to stay by Ard’s side, even in challenging circumstances. She was particularly resistant to Ginny’s suggestion of a harem, wanting to maintain her exclusive connection with Ard.

Ard and Ireena as seen in the anime (image via SILVER LINK, Blade)

Ireena’s genuine romantic feelings for Ard are evident, yet Ard misinterprets her affection as mere friendship. While they do not connect romantically in the anime, the light novel leaves fans hopeful for their union.

In volume 4 of The Greatest Demon Lord is Reborn as a Typical Nobody light novel, it is strongly implied that Ard would marry Ireena and they would eventually have a daughter together.

This implication becomes clearer when Ireena’s daughter, Ellis Meteor, appears and claims Ireena as her mother, indirectly indicating Ard as her father. Although this revelation sparks hope among fans, the mention of Ard having multiple wives complicates the desired relationship between these beloved characters.