Editing Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari:Web Chapter 178

==Grasping Forces==

It’s been four hours since we departed.

Firo’s status decrease is being suppressed by Atla.

Firo's level is declining steadily. Though the level-down speed has decreased, it's still a severe situation.


“Atla, Do you know where the power is going?” (Naofumi)

“Yes, Firo-chan tells me which direction it’s heading.” (Atla)

“Okay.” (Naofumi)

“Haaaa…. Haaaa….” (Firo)

“Firo-chan?” (Atla)


Atlas is riding Firo’s back, and I entrusted the driving of the carriage to Melty.

Rat and Taniko put the situation in order, while Sadina is watching the back.

Firo is getting considerably exhausted.

It’ll be dangerous if we don’t make it there fast.

Motoyasu’s beloved Firo is in a great pinch...

Where and what is that fellow doing at such a time?

Raising a flag is now impossible.

That guy isn’t even around when you need him.


“Where on earth did he intend to fly?” (Naofumi)

“I can sense that he is somewhere over there.” (Atla)


It’s still midnight. The sun will rise eventually, but it’s still far.


“Worst case scenario, we have to get rid of Gaelion. Do you understand?” (Naofumi)


I told Taniko directly.  Taniko was the closest one to him. Even though Gaelion is mine, I think that I have to say it.


“…..uhhnn.” (Taniko)

“That was strangely logical; I thought that you’d refuse it more.” (Naofumi)

“It’s not like we’re giving up just yet!” (Taniko)

“Well, I know.” (Naofumi)

“I understand that it is a bad decision to make. However, I refuse to consider not doing something about it.” (Taniko)

“Is that so… then I will get rid of any hesitation.” (Naofumi)

“I get it! It’s our last resort! But we absolutely have to help Gaelion!” (Taniko)


I’m trying to be as casual as I can be about this matter.

I understand that Gaelion is what’s tormenting Firo.

Gaelion is a huge asset for us. Of course, getting rid of him is going to be our last option. I want to avoid that as much as possible.


“I hate the Hero.” (Taniko)


Taniko sheds tears, and she keeps on crying all the while.


“I’m used to being hated.” (Naofumi)

“It’s not you.” (Taniko)


I can somehow sympathize with Taniko. It is something unlikely for a Hero to do, but not me.

But the one she is thinking of…. is it Itsuki? Saving people halfway, the barbarity of that Hidden Justice...<ref>T/N: Perfect Hidden Justice (パーフェクト＝ハイド＝ジャスティス) is the name Itsuki’s using to go undercover.</ref>

But this feeling is something different.

Who exactly have I become?

Where would such a thing fly anyways?


“Rat... Where do you think Gaelion went to?” (Naofumi)

“If I were to make a prediction, I think it would probably be the East of Melromarc.” (Rat)

“East huh?” (Naofumi)


If I remember correctly, east of Melromarc is where we fought the rotting dragon…. Ah right.


“It’s the area where we faced the rotting dragon.” (Naofumi)

“I see... he is merely going back to his own territory, right?” (Rat)

“I think so too.” (Naofumi)

“What should this Onee-san do?" (Sadina)


While I was talking with Rat, Sadina answers from the back.  I still can’t come up with a solution; there’s also the probability of encountering monsters at this hour.

Actually, there are several monsters that are following from behind.

But Sadina is intercepting them with magic and harpoons.

The front is being managed by Atla, Firo, and Melty. But Firo can’t fight, because she is already struggling on pulling the carriage.

It’s unreasonable to force yourself.

I also used Meteor Shield to protect Atla and Firo at the bare minimum.


“I’m thinking of a way to return Gaelion back to his senses. You should be more vigilant of your surroundings.” (Naofumi)

“Y-yes….” (Sadina)

“If you have other ideas to help Gaelion, then spit them out. And make it quick.” (Naofumi)

“……. Then maybe...” (Rat)

“Can’t we just pin him down and take it out of his mouth by hand? But we need to use a tool that he cannot bite through.” (Rat)

“It’ll be alright. My defensive power is no joke.” (Naofumi)

“Well, we don’t have to worry about the Count.” (Rat)

“Rat, can you suppress Gaelion using your drug?” (Naofumi)

“Do you even need to ask me that?” (Rat)


Rats shows me a syringe with the drug in it.


“This drug is quite strong. It is strong enough that even a dragon cannot move for a while.” (Rat)

“I see, then I’m counting on you.” (Naofumi)


Raphtalia is not here, but the levels of the monsters around here are not very high.

Gaelion’s level is increasing little by little, and his stats are getting really high because of the shield’s correction.


The drain on Firo’s status indicates the rise in his status.

It’s like fighting a dragon-shaped Firo.

I think I’ll be fine, but the other slaves would be in trouble if they were to receive an attack.

If a god exists, it seems he wants to see me suffer.


“First, let’s have a meeting. Rat, it’ll be good if you can weaken him, even if it’s just a little.” (Naofumi)

“Okay. Will do.” (Rat)

“Sadina, I will approach Gaelion, and you will be on guard against the enemies getting near us.” (Naofumi)

“…. And me?” (Taniko)


Taniko is shaking while asking.


“Can you fight?” (Naofumi)

“Errr…  If I do, Gaelion will be badly injured and it’ll be dangerous.” (Taniko)


This strong sense of responsibility...


“What can you do?” (Naofumi)


I don’t know how Taniko fights either.

Back then I saw her holding a stick, but what is she doing now these days?


“I’m good with magic attacks. Among everyone else, this is something that I can take pride in.” (Taniko)

“Hooo…  What kind of magic?” (Naofumi)

“I don’t really understand. But according to the woman who’s teaching me magic, she said that the magic that I use is different.” (Taniko)


The magic shop owner taught the slaves various kinds of magic. I did ask her to do that, but what kind of magic did she teach Taniko?


“I don’t understand. You, what kind of magic are you using if you don’t understand what you are using?” (Naofumi)

“I’m using the type that I learned from my father.” (Taniko)


I have a feeling that it is some kind of a unique magic.

I don’t understand even a little of it.  Maybe I’ll understand it better if we go into battle.

I don’t have to the power to understand the slaves’ ability.


In MMOs, there’s a function that lets you monitor the guild members’ current status when you are raising them.

In raids and castle wars, monitoring your allies will be your lifeline. In MMOs, I can choose my allies by considering their job and level.

But I can’t evaluate them if I don’t see how they fight. Failure will occur again and again if the party is not organized.

There’s also a means where they could learn by gaining experience firsthand.

Pairing them with people they know to teach them the strategy is a surefire way of doing it.

This is the evil truth because rules don’t apply with it.

This is the very reason that I feel like this is still a game.


“If I pair you with Atla, can you cooperate with her?” (Naofumi)

“Uh, yeah.” (Taniko)

“What about Melty?” (Naofumi)

“That girl? What kind of magic is she using?” (Taniko)

“Isn’t it water? I think that’s what it is.” (Naofumi)


I think Sadina is really compatible with Melty’s strongest magic. After all, Sadina is an aquatic-type of Beastman and has a high affinity with magic that is close to her habitat.


“How about you, Sadina?” (Naofumi)

“Well, I can do both melee and magic.” (Sadina)


Then Rat is the one who understands Demon ecology and Gaelion’s abnormal condition.


“Well then, I’ll be the vanguard, those who are good with magic will be at the rear, and Sadina…” (Naofumi)


Atla can’t fight because she’s suppressing Firo’s curse.

I need more assistance given the situation.


“Sadina, please attack from the rear with your harpoon.” (Naofumi)

“Yes... Yes...” (Sadina)

“Understood.” (Melty)

“Uh, yeah.” (Taniko)

“We don’t have any choice but to go by this strategy.” (Naofumi<ref>ED Note: Or is it Rat?</ref>)


I just noticed, but this party has a high number of females in it.

Although I’m not bothered with Raphtalia, Firo, and occasionally Rishia... I think that this is a kind of party that Motoyasu would make.

I should treat Fohl more kindly. He may be a SisCon, but I’d like a male companion.


“Count, are you thinking of something strange?” (Rat)


How did you know that I’m thinking about something like that?  Do the people in this world also have sixth sense?

Or is that what you would call a Woman’s Intuition? Just kidding.


Several hours have passed, and we’ve arrived at the east village. The sun also began to rise.

The means of transportation through Firo is really fast, but Gaelion’s flying speed is something else.

The mountains near the eastern village are covered in clouds… It’s really dark.<ref>TLN: just to clear, he meant that the mountainside is covered in clouds.. not the entire eastern part…</ref>


“Oh… It’s Saint-sama!” (Villager)

“It is the Shield Hero-sama!” (Villager)


The villagers spotted us and approached us… For some reason, Taniko covered her whole body with a sheet of cloth.


“This morning, a villager heard a cry from a dragon that came from the mountains.” (Villager)

“It’s is true that there is a dragon that escaped and flew over here; we are here because we are chasing after it.” (Naofumi)

“”Uwaaa!”“ (Villagers)


I didn’t say that it came from our village because our reputation would be affected.

But the villagers, who can somehow understand what’s happening, fell silent.


“Just…” (Naofumi)


I looked at Atla and Firo’s situation.

They seemed really tired.

I was able to pinpoint the location where Gaelion had ran away to.


“We haven’t taken any rest since yesterday; go and take some rest for a while.” (Naofumi)

“…but!” (Melty)

“If you are not in your best condition, we may not be able to win. Overdoing it is unacceptable, so please agree and wait a little bit.” (Naofumi)

“U-understood.” (Melty)


I registered the village into the portal shield; it would be better if I leave a message to my own village.<ref>TLN: He’s referring to the leaving a message to the demi-human village</ref>

“Alright, it would be best if we could return to the village if something bad were to happen. 「Portal Shield」!” (Naofumi)


Of course, I memorized the location and went back to the Village to check if Raphtalia and the others had returned.

… I can warp 7 people, including me.

It says 6 people, but I’m not included in it.

In short, I can warp 7 people including me.

I suck at explaining things.

Let’s just say 7 people in total.

Or is it based on a 3 people + my Lv / 20 kind of condition?


Firo and Atla are leaning against the wall and resting alternately.

I reconfirmed her status.

Firo’s level is still decreasing little by little. This is dangerous.


“Please rest more until it’s time.” (Naofumi)

“Understood.” (Melty)

“Please understand that I can’t make medicine strong enough to suppress it.” (Naofumi)

“Uhnn.” (Firo)

“Firo-chan… here’s some water.” (Melty)

“Thank you, Mel-chan.” (Firo)


I asked if they’d seen Raphtalia, but the results are not good.

I explained our movement with the portal shield and the cooldown.

I hope that Rapthalia gets back soon, so we can start immediately.

Time is the problem.


Judging from Firo’s condition, she won’t even last for half a day.

I can’t do anything but pray that Raphtalia and the others get back from their training soon.


“I guess it’s impossible after all.” (Naofumi)


The cooldown has finished, but Raphtalia isn’t back yet.

We don’t have any choice but to stop Gaelion with only these people.

We'll just have to prepare for the worst.


“Atla and Firo, please rest in the village.” (Naofumi)

“Please, Master.” (Firo)

“We don’t have to travel long distances anymore. Travelling is just a stone’s throw from here. Don’t overdo it.” (Naofumi)

“But…. I want to go.” (Firo)

“Stop it... If you force yourself, you would only be too much of a burden. You can barely move yourself; you’re already at your limit.” (Naofumi)

“No… no.” (Firo)

“I said, Atla and Firo.” (Naofumi)

“I understand. Firo-chan, let’s just leave it to Naofumi-sama.” (Atla)

“But Firo…” (Firo)

“Naofumi-sama is saying that taking Firo-chan along is too much of a load to bear. But even if he doesn’t say so, I will still stop you.” (Atla)


Firo reluctantly nodded to Atla’s every word.

Atla, who has some trouble speaking because of her illness, and Firo, having the same situation because of the curse. This approach may be effective.


“How about you, Melty?” (Naofumi)

“If it’s for Firo-chan, I would do anything.” (Melty)

“Don’t force yourself. Because you’re the next queen.” (Naofumi)

“I understand, but this is something more important than being a Queen.” (Melty)


Can’t be helped. They are close friends, after all.

After I leave and return to my own world, Firo would probably stay with Melty.


“Firo-chan! Please wait a moment.” (Melty)

“Mel-chan….” (Firo)

“Please rest quietly in bed.” (Melty)

“Uhnn.” (Firo)


I held Firo’s face as she cried, unable to accept the feeling of helplessness.

This is the first time that I've done such a thing.

This is too much to bear...


“It’s time to leave. 「Portal Shield」.” (Naofumi)


Then we came back to the eastern village, and began to walk towards the mountain filled with dark clouds.

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