Einzig is a male Ex-Machina who serves as the full link command unit for his race in the world of No Game No Life. He inherited the will of Schwi Dola, who was lost in the great war, and made it his mission to fulfill her last wishes. Einzig interacts with Riku Dola to bring an end to the devastating conflict, and his name is based on the German word “einzig,” meaning “the only one.” He is known for his logical thinking, but eventually performs actions that machines have never done before, such as telling lies and expressing heartfelt emotions. Einzig’s life extends beyond his intended lifespan, and he prioritizes creating his successor. Despite his machine nature, Einzig becomes deeply involved with humans and even fights an intense battle of wits with Sora. He is a unique Ex-Machina who witnessed and interacted directly with Artosh.
Einzig is a male-type Ex-Machina. As the full link command unit, he likely possesses a mechanical and futuristic appearance that sets him apart from other individuals of his kind. Specific details about his height, weight, or other physical attributes are not given.
Einzig is known for his logical and calculated behavior, as is common for Ex-Machina. However, he also does things that machines have never done, like telling lies and following heartfelt intentions. He is capable of adapting his plans after the loss of Schwi Dola and can show determination to carry out a promise.
Einzig became the full link unit for all Ex-Machina. He began carrying out the plan left by Schwi Dola after she was gone. He was the first Ex-Machina to see and record information about Artosh with his own eyes.
Fulfilling Schwi’s Will
After the loss of Schwi Dola in the War, Einzig is entrusted with her will as a “Wisher” and seeks to fulfill it. He corrects and executes her plans to bring about the end of the great war.
Battle with Artosh
Einzig battles Artosh to try and end the war. He succeeds in separating Artosh from his true essence. However, the real reason for Artosh’s loss of essence is left vague.
First Machine to Lie to a Human
In the story, Einzig is the first Ex-Machina to ever lie to a human. This moment marks a huge change in his nature and sets him apart from all others.
Encounter with Sora
At first, Einzig calls Sora the “decider” and challenges him to a match. However, Einzig and his kind are not really seeing Sora, but a “ghost” reflected in his shadow. This causes the chess match between Einzig and Sora to result in a never-before-seen "draw." During their speed chess matches, Einzig does not recognize Sora and Shiro as "Blank," treating them as separate individuals until the final game.
The Final Match
In the last game, Einzig puts all his feelings into his moves. He lies, tricks, and loves even though he knows the one he cares for does not love him back. He causes the wish of the “wisher” to break, fighting from his "heart.” He gives his all but is ultimately defeated by the full strength of "Blank" in a move that can only succeed once.
Extending His Life
By current times, Einzig has lived longer than any Ex-Machina is supposed to. He now focuses on creating his own successor.
- Schwi Dola: Einzig inherited Schwi’s will and feelings, making her wishes his own guiding purpose.
- Riku Dola: He makes contact with Riku to fulfill Schwi’s will and to help bring the war to an end.
- Sora and Shiro (“Blank”): He plays mind games and battles of wits with them, especially in chess, and recognizes their unique abilities.
- Einzig’s name comes from the German word “einzig,” meaning “the only one.”
- He is the very first Ex-Machina to witness Artosh directly and record information about him.
- He is the first of his race to lie to a human.
- Now living past his original lifetime, he works to build his own replacement.
- Einzig first appears in the sixth volume of the original light novel series and comes back in the ninth volume.
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