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==The Christmas of the Shield Hero, Part 2==
==The Christmas of the Shield Hero, Part 2==
"That’s how it is, Sadina. Please tell me about this world’s Christmas.” (Naofumi)
 
<br />“Ara~? Naofumi, you don’t know Christmas?” (Sadina)
“That’s how it is, Sadina. Please tell me about this world’s Christmas.” (Naofumi)
<br />“It’s probably a different Christmas from the one in my world.” (Naofumi)
 
<br />
“Ara~? Naofumi-chan, you don’t know Christmas?” (Sadina)
<br />I decided to question Sadina, Imya’s uncle and the other adults of the Village.
 
<br />I have to tread carefully in the customs of this world. There may be different customs across races as well.
“It’s probably a different Christmas from the one in my world.” (Naofumi)
<br />
 
<br />Well then, the first one to answer my question was Sadina.
 
<br />
I decided to question Sadina, Imya's Uncle, and the other adults of the Village.
<br />“For adults, Christmas is the outlet for one’s carnal lust.  Rather than the holy night, it’s more of the unholy night<ref>This is bad pun, Christmas eve is 聖夜の夜 (Seiya no Yoru) while Sex Night is 性夜の夜 (Seiyoru no yoru which can also be read a Seiya no yoru)</ref>. It’s also a night to drink a cup of Sake. Even I can have fun on it.” (Sadina)
 
<br />
I have to tread carefully in the customs of this world. There may be different customs across races as well.
<br />…
 
<br />
Well then, the one to first answer my question was Sadina.
<br />“Can you explain it in greater detail?” (Naofumi)
 
<br />
 
<br />Ignoring Sadina, I go to ask Imya’s uncle and the rest of the townsfolk.
“For adults, Christmas is the outlet for one’s carnal lust.  Rather than the holy night, it’s more of the unholy night. It’s also a night to drink a cup of Sake. Even I can have fun on it.” (Sadina) <ref>TL: This is bad pun, Christmas eve is 聖夜の夜 (Seiya no Yoru) while Sex Night is 性夜の夜 (Seiyoru no yoru which can also be read a Seiya no yoru))</ref>
<br />
 
<br />“Christmas huh? Well, it’s the adult’s job to deliver presents to the children while they are asleep. We also cook large feasts in the evenings.” (Misc Townsfolk)
"…"
<br />
 
<br />Fumu… It seems that they follow the Japanese Tradition.
“Can you explain it in greater detail?” (Naofumi)
<br />Most of the adults are telling me the same thing.
 
<br />
 
<br />“Hey, Naofumi-chan” (Sadina)
Ignoring Sadina, I go to ask Imya’s uncle and the rest of the townsfolk.
<br />“Shut up. Be quiet. Silence.” (Naofumi)
 
<br />This Woman is saying similar things as Atlas.
 
<br />The only strange thing is that Atlas can understand with only her eyes.
“Christmas huh? Well, it’s the adult’s job to deliver presents to the children while they are asleep. We also cook large feasts in the evenings.” (Misc Townsfolk)
<br />I have to act as a moderator. Since the world has achieved peace, how does indulging in Sexual Harassment sound. <ref>I know. This does not make sense. This trial does not make sense. Can anyone translate 世界が平和になってからセクハラ三昧なのはどうなんだ </ref>
 
<br />
 
<br />“The problem is whether or not this village should take part in a Christmas celebration” (Naofumi)
Fumu… It seems that they follow Japanese tradition.
<br />“As the subjects of the Shield hero, that decision is left up to you.” (Villager)
 
<br />
Most of the adults are telling me the same thing.
<br />Says an old villager as he averts his eyes from me.
 
<br />It seems that they are hoping for my approval.
 
<br />*Sigh*….
“Hey, Naofumi-chan.”
<br />
 
<br />“So who will gather and distribute the gifts?” (Naofumi)
“Shut up. Be quiet. Silence.”
<br />“Well…” (villagers)
 
<br />
 
<br />Everyone’s gaze is directed at me.
This woman is saying similar things to Atlas.
<br />*Sigh*… I guess there’s no choice.
 
<br />Even though I am these peoples’ overlord it seems that I have to do it.
The only strange thing is that Atlas can understand with only her eyes.
<br />
 
<br />“I understand. The people of the village are working hard, I guess I can prepare some presents.” (Naofumi)
I have to act as a moderator. Since the world has achieved peace, how does indulging in sexual harassment sound? <ref>TL: I know. This does not make sense. This trial does not make sense. Can anyone translate 世界が平和になってからセクハラ三昧なのはどうなんだ</ref>
<br />“Many thanks” (Villagers)
 
<br />
 
<br />As the villagers are now lowering their heads in respect towards me, I can’t really refuse.
“The problem is whether or not this village should take part in a Christmas celebration.” (Naofumi)
<br />But there will surely be a mountain of issues pertaining to my new job.
 
<br />First, I must investigate what sort of toys the children would like.
“As the subjects of the Shield Hero, that decision is left up to you.” (Villager)
<br />
 
<br />"The problem is finding out what to get. It would be troublesome to go around town investigating, and what’s more, there is a high probability we will be found out. " (Naofumi)
 
<br />“Ha?!” (everyone in unison)
So says an old villager as he averts his eyes from me.
<br />
 
<br />Everyone in the vicinity suddenly raised their heads and stared at me.
It seems that they are hoping for my approval.
<br />Did I say something funny?
 
<br />
 
<br />“What’s wrong?” (Naofumi)
*Sigh*….
<br />“Can’t you just find out from the wishes<ref>Tanzaku, the slips hung on Tanabata</ref> hung on the Christmas Tree?” (Villager)
 
<br />
“So who will gather and distribute the gifts?” (Naofumi)
<br />Wishes…
 
<br />Aren’t they thinking of that? Those things that people hang on bamboo stalks to make wishes to the gods?
“Well…” (Villagers)
<br />
 
<br />“Children who cannot write ask their parents to write and hang it for them. They write their names and what they want and hang it on the Christmas tree for Santa to read. That’s why the adults can see these wishes and prepare the presents.”
 
<br />
Everyone’s gaze is directed at me.
<br />… Why the hell is Tanabata getting mixed into this?… Is what I wanted to retort.
 
<br />However, it would be too troublesome to explain.
*Sigh*… I guess there’s no choice.
<br />This is probably the product of people mixing up the events made by the previous heroes.
 
<br />Now that I think about it, these events had quite good compatibility from the start...
 
<br />
Even though I am these people’s overlord, it seems that I have to do it.
<br />“Okay, then please get your children to write the wish slips, and tell me which tree you want to make the Christmas tree.” (Naofumi)
 
<br />“Understood!” (Villagers)
 
<br />
“I understand. The people of the village are working hard; I guess I can prepare some presents.” (Naofumi)
<br />And that’s how Christmas kicked off in my village.
 
<br />
“Many thanks.” (Villagers)
<br />“… Why did you people choose a Crepe tree of all things.” (Naofumi)<ref>not a crepe myrtle, which is a real tree, this crepe tree seems to grow actual crepes</ref>
 
<br />
 
<br />The next day, the people of the village had gotten their children to write down their desired items. and they had decided upon a Christmas Tree, however…
As the villagers are now lowering their heads in respect towards me, I can’t really refuse.
<br />For some reason they had selected a Crepe tree for that role.
 
<br />
But there will surely be a mountain of issues pertaining to my new job.
<br />The villagers all enthusiastically started hanging up their wishes on the tree.
 
<br />That ominous tree was still bearing fruit even in the middle of winter.
First, I must investigate what sort of toys the children would like.
<br />In the summer, it mostly produced Chocolate-Banana Crepes, but recently it had started to bear Strawberry Cream-like crepes as well.
 
<br />The villagers seem to eat from it a lot, but I do not find it very appetizing.
 
<br />Kiel says that its fruit changes with soil conditions and temperature.
“The problem is finding out what to get. It would be troublesome to go around town investigating, and what’s more, there is a high probability we will be found out.” (Naofumi)
<br />I don’t know. I really don’t care.
 
<br />That Crepe Tree, now covered in decorations and wish sheets can only be described as bizarre.
“Ha?!” (Everyone in unison)
<br />
 
<br />“Are you celebrating Christmas?” (Ren)
 
<br />
Everyone in the vicinity suddenly raised their heads and stared at me.
<br />As I was getting Bored, Ren started towards me.
 
<br />Well, instead of Christmas, it seems to be some sort of pseudo Japanese-esque variety
Did I say something funny?
<br />There is a high probability that it is something completely different
 
<br />Perhaps the world that Motoyasu, or the other heroes came from had the holiday attributed to a different person entirely.
 
<br />
“What’s wrong?” (Naofumi)
<br />“Yeah.” (Naofumi)
 
<br />“I hope it turns into a fun event. By the way, why are you hanging up wishes?” (Ren)
“Can’t you just find out from the wishes hung on the Christmas Tree?” (Villager)
<br />“It seems that in this world, Christmas and Tanabata have been fused.” (Naofumi)
 
<br />“… I see…” (Ren)
 
<br />
Wishes…
<br />Ren is currently leading the Monster Extermination Squad. He is watching over people like Female Knight and Taniko.
 
<br />They are, in a way, helping out the troubled populace as well.
Aren’t they thinking of that? Those things that people hang on bamboo stalks to make wishes to the gods?
<br />
 
<br />That Female Knight, in order to gain the knowledge of how to lead people from me, has set up base in this village. Taniko is training with a monster user to learn how to fight monsters.  Raht and his squad are at work surveying the area for monsters.
 
<br />Well Gaelion and Mi are with him, so there is not much to worry about…
“Children who cannot write ask their parents to write and hang it for them. They write their names and what they want and hang it on the Christmas tree for Santa to read. That’s why the adults can see these wishes and prepare the presents.”
<br />In order to get the weapons of the heroes, these people return to the village by portal once night falls.
 
<br />
 
<br />“How about you?” (Naofumi)
… Why the hell is Tanabata getting mixed into this? …Is what I wanted to retort.
<br />
 
<br />I would have asked him to help out, but Ren has a troubled expression on his face.
However, it would be too troublesome to explain.
<br />
 
<br />“It seems that only during this time of year, certain monsters go on rampages and trouble the people.” (Ren)
This is probably the product of people mixing up the events made by the previous heroes.
<br />“I don’t remember there being such monsters.” (Naofumi)
 
<br />“In most games I’ve played, certain monsters only show up around Christmas. This seems to be the case here as well” (Ren)
Now that I think about it, these events had quite good compatibility from the start…
<br />
 
<br />Christmas Monsters?
 
<br />Certainly many net games did have that feature.
“Okay, then please get your children to write the wish slips, and tell me which tree you want to make the Christmas tree.” (Naofumi)
<br />Events where rare holiday monsters and stages appeared were quite common.
 
<br />Now that I think about such mechanics would be plain weird in a realistic setting.
“Understood!” (Villagers)
<br />
 
<br />Anyways, limited time monsters, huh?
 
<br />Event monsters exist within this world as well.
And that’s how Christmas kicked off in my village.
<br />Though having the entire world be Christmas-ified for an event is strange in its own right.
 
<br />
 
<br />“…” (Naofumi)
“… Why did you people choose the Crepe Tree of all trees?” (Naofumi) <ref>TL: not a crepe myrtle, which is a real tree, this crepe tree seems to grow actual crepes.</ref>
<br />“I understand that these hardships are part of my job. If I find free time, I’ll help out.” (Ren)
 
<br />“Okay, I’ll wait without expectations. By the way what did you usually do for Christmas?” (Naofumi)
 
<br />“Hm… doing a light celebration with Eclaire and Winea may be nice.” (Ren)
The next day, the people of the village had gotten their children to write down their desired items, and they had decided upon a Christmas Tree. However…
<br />
 
<br />Since that time, Ren, who felt a still feels a strong sense of responsibility, continues to look over Taniko.
For some reason, they had selected the Crepe Tree for that role.
<br />Even though the world is saved, Ren seems to still feel as if he has to continue atoning for his sins, or something like that.
 
<br />For now, that Taniko is trying to become more independent.
The villagers all enthusiastically started hanging up their wishes on the tree.
<br />To put it bluntly, Ren is still hated by Taniko.
 
<br />
 
<br />“Have you returned, Iwatani Naofumi?” (Female Knight)
That ominous tree was still bearing fruit even in the middle of winter.
<br />
 
<br />As we were talking, Female Knight appeared.
In the summer, it mostly produced Chocolate-Banana Crepes, but recently it had started to bear Strawberry Cream-like crepes as well.
<br />She’s the second person Ren cares for. <ref>No, not like that… I think</ref>
 
<br />Female Knight stares at the wishes hung on the Christmas Tree. Her face seems lost in thought.
The villagers seem to eat from it a lot, but I do not find it very appetizing.
<br />
 
<br />“Fumu… So it’s finally Christmas.” (Female Knight)
Kiel says that its fruit changes with soil conditions and temperature.
<br />“It sure is. By the way, Female Knight, what do you plan on doing for Christmas” (Naofumi)
 
<br />
I don’t know. I really don’t care.
<br />It seems quite a few people will be accompanying Ren in monster hunting.
 
<br />Though this person said she’d learn how to run a village from me, I don’t see her around a lot.
That Crepe Tree, now covered in decorations and wish sheets can only be described as bizarre.
<br />She would occasionally imitate me and go hunt bandits, or practice my menacing business smile, but that’s about it.
 
<br />By the way, she is even worse than Kiel in sales.
 
<br />
“Are you celebrating Christmas?” (Ren)
<br />Well Kiel is an effective reverse trap, so she has attracted a certain crowd of people.
 
<br />Even outside of Melromark, she has some dedicated fans. I’ve heard she even has her own official fan club.
 
<br />By the way, the one who makes clothes for her is Imya. She does have a certain sense of style.
As I was getting bored, Ren started towards me.
<br />As a punishment game, we have had Kiel cross-dress… No, it can’t really be called that… Wear some female clothing that she did not personally like.
 
<br />Well, reaching the level of Firo, who is now a world-wide Idol, is probably impossible.
Well, instead of Christmas, it seems to be some sort of pseudo Japanese-esque variety.
<br />
 
<br />“Me? I think I’ll try to stay up and wait for Santa.” (Female Knight)
There is a high probability that it is something completely different.
<br />“… What?” (Naofumi)
 
<br />
Perhaps the world that Motoyasu, or the other heroes came from had the holiday attributed to a different person entirely.
<br />Santa Claus? How old are you again?
 
<br />It can’t be…
 
<br />I get a strange stare from Ren
“Yeah.” (Naofumi)
<br />
 
<br />“Why are you standing there with a perplexed look?” (Ren)
“I hope it turns into a fun event. By the way, why are you hanging up wishes?” (Ren)
<br />“What do you mean by wait for Santa?” (Naofumi)
 
<br />“Fumu, well, until last year, I was on the receiving end. But after seeing the smiling faces of all the children I decided that this year, I want to be able to meet the old man and thank him for his work.” (Female Knight)
“It seems that in this world, Christmas and Tanabata have been fused.” (Naofumi)
<br />
 
<br />This is… She really believes in him.
“… I see…” (Ren)
<br />So she does have some surprisingly pure aspects to her.
 
<br />Fu fu fu. <ref>Laughter. Maybe it should have been hohoho </ref>
 
<br />
Ren is currently leading the Monster Extermination Squad. He is watching over people like the Female Knight and Taniko.
<br />“Oy, Naofumi, you couldn’t possibly be…” (Ren)
 
<br />“Well, Female Knight. No, Eclaire. Santa Clause is-” (Naofumi)
They are, in a way, helping out the troubled populace as well.
<br />“WAA*#^&@$#@A! Eclaire! Stay Strong!” (Ren)
 
<br />
 
<br />Ren hurriedly shut my mouth.
That Female Knight, in order to gain the knowledge of how to lead people from me, has set up base in this village. Taniko is training with a monster user to learn how to fight monsters.  Rat and her squad are at work surveying the area for monsters.
<br />Damn. I was going to pound the cruelty of reality into this dreaming adult’s head.
 
<br />
Well Gaelion and Mii-kun are with him, so there is not much to worry about…
<br />“By the way, do you want to have a party before that?” (Ren)
 
<br />
In order to get the weapons of the heroes, these people return to the village by portal once night falls.
<br />Ren managed to invite Female Knight within the confusion.
 
<br />Is he going to turn this holy night into an unholy one? <ref>They used the same pun as before. See above </ref>
 
<br />
“How about you?” (Naofumi)
<br />“I’m sorry, but I am not as free as I appear. I also have work to do.” (Female Knight)
 
<br />“How about…just for dinner…” (Ren)
 
<br />
I would have asked him to help out, but Ren has a troubled expression on his face.
<br />Ren was shot down as soon as he took flight, but he recovered quite quickly
 
<br />Good for you, Ren.  
 
<br />Oh right, after saving the world, he did make quite a grand confession only to be rejected.
“It seems that only during this time of year, certain monsters go on rampages and trouble the people.” (Ren)
<br />But it seems that Ren’s memory of the time is quite hazy.
 
<br />Or he could just be psychologically blocking the memory…
“I don’t remember there being such monsters.” (Naofumi)
<br />
 
<br />“I also invited Windea.” (Ren)
“In most games I’ve played, certain monsters only show up around Christmas. This seems to be the case here as well.” (Ren)
<br />“Fumu…” (Female Knight)
 
<br />
 
<br />Well. This matter doesn’t concern me. Good luck Ren
Christmas Monsters?
<br />Is what I thought when Taniko appeared to survey the area.
 
<br />She was riding Gaelion.
Certainly many net games did have that feature.
<br />Oh, right. Taniko probably fit into the ‘Child’ category.
 
<br />I can imagine her saying that Christmas is a waste of time.
Events where rare holiday monsters and stages appeared were quite common.
<br />
 
<br />“Ah, Taniko. Are you here for Christmas as well” (Female Knight)
Now that I think about it, such mechanics would be plain weird in a realistic setting.
<br />
 
<br />Anyways, does the girl who was raised by a dragon even know about Christmas?
 
<br />
Anyways, limited time monsters, huh?
<br />“…?” (Taniko)
 
<br />
Event monsters exist within this world as well.
<br />Taniko showed an extremely pure expression we hadn’t seen since she first arrived at my Village.
 
<br />… for a split second, after which she adapted a face that screamed, ‘This is a waste of time’
Though having the entire world be Christmas-ified for an event is strange in its own right.
<br />
 
<br />“Yeah, I used to receive presents every year from Santa. My father got them from him.” (Taniko)
 
<br />I direct a cold glance towards Gaelion
“…” (Naofumi)
<br />He returns the glance with equal intensity.
 
<br />
“I understand that these hardships are part of my job. If I find free time, I’ll help out.” (Ren)
<br />Hey, in the wild, did children celebrate Christmas?
 
<br />I feel that he will say something like, “Like Hell.”
“Okay, I’ll wait without expectations. By the way, what did you usually do for Christmas?” (Naofumi)
<br />Keep your childish instincts in check.
 
<br />
“Hm… doing a light celebration with Eclaire and Windea may be nice.” (Ren)
<br />“Ah perfect, Windea” (Ren)
 
<br />“GYYYAAAAWWOOOOOOOOOO” (Gaelion)
 
<br />
Since that time, Ren, who still feels a strong sense of responsibility, continues to look over Taniko.
<br />As Ren approaches Taniko, Gaelion shouts out.
 
<br />It seems like he is saying, “Don’t worry, Papa will protect you from the scary man”
Even though the world is saved, Ren seems to still feel as if he has to continue atoning for his sins, or something like that.
<br />
 
<br />“What is it” (Taniko)
 
<br />“Will you eat dinner with us on Christmas?” (Ren)
For now, that Taniko is trying to become more independent.
<br />“Why should I?” (Taniko)
 
<br />“I’ve decided to take responsibility” (Ren)
To put it bluntly, Ren is still hated by Taniko.
<br />“How selfish, don’t go around taking responsibility without other’s consent” (Taniko)
 
<br />“It’s not like you have any plans, right?” (Ren)
 
<br />“Well, I am free that day…” (Taniko)
“Have you returned, Iwatani Naofumi?” (Female Knight)
<br />
 
<br />Ren is desperately trying to invite these two women to a Christmas Party.
 
<br />Their reactions annoyed me a bit.
As we were talking, Female Knight appeared.
<br />
 
She’s the second person Ren cares for.
 
Female Knight stares at the wishes hung on the Christmas Tree. Her face seems lost in thought.
 
 
“Fumu… So it’s finally Christmas.” (Female Knight)
 
“It sure is. By the way, Female Knight, what do you plan on doing for Christmas?” (Naofumi)
 
 
It seems quite a few people will be accompanying Ren in monster hunting.
 
Though this person said she’d learn how to run a village from me, I don’t see her around a lot.
 
She would occasionally imitate me and go hunt bandits, or practice my menacing business smile, but that’s about it.
 
 
By the way, she is even worse than Kiel in sales.
 
Well Kiel is an interesting creature, so she has attracted a certain crowd of people.<ref>TL Note, while I write 'interesting creature', the author actually says 'Masculine Maid Dog'. As I do not want to imagine this, I will stick with 'interesting creature'</ref><ref>ED Note, was originally translated as "effective reverse trap". I personally prefer 'Masculine Maid Dog'.</ref>
 
Even outside of Melromark, she has some dedicated fans. I’ve heard she even has her own official fan club.
 
By the way, the one who makes clothes for her is Imya. She does have a certain sense of style.
 
As a punishment game, we have had Kiel cross-dress… No, it can’t really be called that… Wear some female clothing that she did not personally like.
 
Well, reaching the level of Firo, who is now a world-wide Idol, is probably impossible.
 
 
“Me? I think I’ll try to stay up and wait for Santa.” (Female Knight)
 
“… What?” (Naofumi)
 
 
Santa Claus? How old are you again?
 
It can’t be…
 
I get a strange stare from Ren
 
 
“Why are you standing there with a perplexed look?” (Ren)
 
“What do you mean by wait for Santa?” (Naofumi)
 
“Fumu, well, until last year, I was on the receiving end. But after seeing the smiling faces of all the children, I decided that this year, I want to be able to meet the old man and thank him for his work.” (Female Knight)
 
 
This is… She really believes in him.
 
So she does have some surprisingly pure aspects to her.
 
Fu fu fu. <ref>TL: Laughter. Maybe it should have been hohoho.</ref>
 
 
“Oi, Naofumi, you couldn’t possibly be…” (Ren)
 
“Well, Female Knight. No, Eclaire. Santa Clause is-” (Naofumi)
 
“WAA*#^&@$#@A! Eclaire! Stay Strong!” (Ren)
 
 
Ren hurriedly shut my mouth.
 
Damn. I was going to pound the cruelty of reality into this dreaming adult’s head.
 
 
“By the way, do you want to have a party before that?” (Ren)
 
 
Ren managed to invite Female Knight within the confusion.
 
Is he going to turn this holy night into an unholy one? <ref>TL: They used the same pun as before. See above.</ref>
 
 
“I’m sorry, but I am not as free as I appear. I also have work to do.” (Female Knight)
 
“How about…just for dinner…” (Ren)
 
 
Ren was shot down as soon as he took flight, but he recovered quite quickly
 
Good for you, Ren.  
 
Oh right, after saving the world, he did make quite a grand confession, only to be rejected.
 
But it seems that Ren’s memory of the time is quite hazy.
 
Or he could just be psychologically blocking the memory…
 
 
“I also invited Windea.” (Ren)
 
“Fumu…” (Female Knight)
 
 
Well. This matter doesn’t concern me. Good luck, Ren.
 
Is what I thought when Taniko appeared to survey the area.
 
She was riding Gaelion.
 
Oh, right. Taniko probably fit into the ‘Child’ category.
 
I can imagine her saying that Christmas is a waste of time.
 
 
“Ah, Taniko. Are you here for Christmas as well?” (Female Knight)
 
 
Anyways, does the girl who was raised by a dragon even know about Christmas?
 
 
“…?” (Taniko)
 
 
Taniko showed an extremely pure expression we hadn’t seen since she first arrived at my Village.
 
… for a split second, after which she adapted a face that screamed, ‘This is a waste of time’.
 
 
“Yeah, I used to receive presents every year from Santa. My father got them from him.” (Taniko)
 
 
I direct a cold glance towards Gaelion
 
He returns the glance with equal intensity.
 
Hey, in the wild, did children celebrate Christmas?
 
I feel that he will say something like, “Like Hell.”
 
Keep your childish instincts in check.
 
 
“Ah perfect, Windea.” (Ren)
 
“GYYYAAAAWWOOOOOOOOOOǃǃ” (Gaelion)
 
 
As Ren approaches Taniko, Gaelion roars out.
 
It seems like he is saying, “Don’t worry, Papa will protect you from the scary manǃ”
 
 
“What is it?” (Taniko)
 
“Will you eat dinner with us on Christmas?” (Ren)
 
“Why should I?” (Taniko)
 
“I’ve decided to take responsibility.” (Ren)
 
“How selfish, don’t go around taking responsibility without others' consent.” (Taniko)
 
“It’s not like you have any plans, right?” (Ren)
 
“Well, I am free that day…” (Taniko)
 
 
Ren is desperately trying to invite these two women to a Christmas Party.
 
Their reactions annoyed me a bit.
 
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The Christmas of the Shield Hero, Part 2[edit]

“That’s how it is, Sadina. Please tell me about this world’s Christmas.” (Naofumi)

“Ara~? Naofumi-chan, you don’t know Christmas?” (Sadina)

“It’s probably a different Christmas from the one in my world.” (Naofumi)


I decided to question Sadina, Imya's Uncle, and the other adults of the Village.

I have to tread carefully in the customs of this world. There may be different customs across races as well.

Well then, the one to first answer my question was Sadina.


“For adults, Christmas is the outlet for one’s carnal lust. Rather than the holy night, it’s more of the unholy night. It’s also a night to drink a cup of Sake. Even I can have fun on it.” (Sadina) [1]

"…"

“Can you explain it in greater detail?” (Naofumi)


Ignoring Sadina, I go to ask Imya’s uncle and the rest of the townsfolk.


“Christmas huh? Well, it’s the adult’s job to deliver presents to the children while they are asleep. We also cook large feasts in the evenings.” (Misc Townsfolk)


Fumu… It seems that they follow Japanese tradition.

Most of the adults are telling me the same thing.


“Hey, Naofumi-chan.”

“Shut up. Be quiet. Silence.”


This woman is saying similar things to Atlas.

The only strange thing is that Atlas can understand with only her eyes.

I have to act as a moderator. Since the world has achieved peace, how does indulging in sexual harassment sound? [2]


“The problem is whether or not this village should take part in a Christmas celebration.” (Naofumi)

“As the subjects of the Shield Hero, that decision is left up to you.” (Villager)


So says an old villager as he averts his eyes from me.

It seems that they are hoping for my approval.


  • Sigh*….

“So who will gather and distribute the gifts?” (Naofumi)

“Well…” (Villagers)


Everyone’s gaze is directed at me.

  • Sigh*… I guess there’s no choice.


Even though I am these people’s overlord, it seems that I have to do it.


“I understand. The people of the village are working hard; I guess I can prepare some presents.” (Naofumi)

“Many thanks.” (Villagers)


As the villagers are now lowering their heads in respect towards me, I can’t really refuse.

But there will surely be a mountain of issues pertaining to my new job.

First, I must investigate what sort of toys the children would like.


“The problem is finding out what to get. It would be troublesome to go around town investigating, and what’s more, there is a high probability we will be found out.” (Naofumi)

“Ha?!” (Everyone in unison)


Everyone in the vicinity suddenly raised their heads and stared at me.

Did I say something funny?


“What’s wrong?” (Naofumi)

“Can’t you just find out from the wishes hung on the Christmas Tree?” (Villager)


Wishes…

Aren’t they thinking of that? Those things that people hang on bamboo stalks to make wishes to the gods?


“Children who cannot write ask their parents to write and hang it for them. They write their names and what they want and hang it on the Christmas tree for Santa to read. That’s why the adults can see these wishes and prepare the presents.”


… Why the hell is Tanabata getting mixed into this? …Is what I wanted to retort.

However, it would be too troublesome to explain.

This is probably the product of people mixing up the events made by the previous heroes.

Now that I think about it, these events had quite good compatibility from the start…


“Okay, then please get your children to write the wish slips, and tell me which tree you want to make the Christmas tree.” (Naofumi)

“Understood!” (Villagers)


And that’s how Christmas kicked off in my village.


“… Why did you people choose the Crepe Tree of all trees?” (Naofumi) [3]


The next day, the people of the village had gotten their children to write down their desired items, and they had decided upon a Christmas Tree. However…

For some reason, they had selected the Crepe Tree for that role.

The villagers all enthusiastically started hanging up their wishes on the tree.


That ominous tree was still bearing fruit even in the middle of winter.

In the summer, it mostly produced Chocolate-Banana Crepes, but recently it had started to bear Strawberry Cream-like crepes as well.

The villagers seem to eat from it a lot, but I do not find it very appetizing.

Kiel says that its fruit changes with soil conditions and temperature.

I don’t know. I really don’t care.

That Crepe Tree, now covered in decorations and wish sheets can only be described as bizarre.


“Are you celebrating Christmas?” (Ren)


As I was getting bored, Ren started towards me.

Well, instead of Christmas, it seems to be some sort of pseudo Japanese-esque variety.

There is a high probability that it is something completely different.

Perhaps the world that Motoyasu, or the other heroes came from had the holiday attributed to a different person entirely.


“Yeah.” (Naofumi)

“I hope it turns into a fun event. By the way, why are you hanging up wishes?” (Ren)

“It seems that in this world, Christmas and Tanabata have been fused.” (Naofumi)

“… I see…” (Ren)


Ren is currently leading the Monster Extermination Squad. He is watching over people like the Female Knight and Taniko.

They are, in a way, helping out the troubled populace as well.


That Female Knight, in order to gain the knowledge of how to lead people from me, has set up base in this village. Taniko is training with a monster user to learn how to fight monsters. Rat and her squad are at work surveying the area for monsters.

Well Gaelion and Mii-kun are with him, so there is not much to worry about…

In order to get the weapons of the heroes, these people return to the village by portal once night falls.


“How about you?” (Naofumi)


I would have asked him to help out, but Ren has a troubled expression on his face.


“It seems that only during this time of year, certain monsters go on rampages and trouble the people.” (Ren)

“I don’t remember there being such monsters.” (Naofumi)

“In most games I’ve played, certain monsters only show up around Christmas. This seems to be the case here as well.” (Ren)


Christmas Monsters?

Certainly many net games did have that feature.

Events where rare holiday monsters and stages appeared were quite common.

Now that I think about it, such mechanics would be plain weird in a realistic setting.


Anyways, limited time monsters, huh?

Event monsters exist within this world as well.

Though having the entire world be Christmas-ified for an event is strange in its own right.


“…” (Naofumi)

“I understand that these hardships are part of my job. If I find free time, I’ll help out.” (Ren)

“Okay, I’ll wait without expectations. By the way, what did you usually do for Christmas?” (Naofumi)

“Hm… doing a light celebration with Eclaire and Windea may be nice.” (Ren)


Since that time, Ren, who still feels a strong sense of responsibility, continues to look over Taniko.

Even though the world is saved, Ren seems to still feel as if he has to continue atoning for his sins, or something like that.


For now, that Taniko is trying to become more independent.

To put it bluntly, Ren is still hated by Taniko.


“Have you returned, Iwatani Naofumi?” (Female Knight)


As we were talking, Female Knight appeared.

She’s the second person Ren cares for.

Female Knight stares at the wishes hung on the Christmas Tree. Her face seems lost in thought.


“Fumu… So it’s finally Christmas.” (Female Knight)

“It sure is. By the way, Female Knight, what do you plan on doing for Christmas?” (Naofumi)


It seems quite a few people will be accompanying Ren in monster hunting.

Though this person said she’d learn how to run a village from me, I don’t see her around a lot.

She would occasionally imitate me and go hunt bandits, or practice my menacing business smile, but that’s about it.


By the way, she is even worse than Kiel in sales.

Well Kiel is an interesting creature, so she has attracted a certain crowd of people.[4][5]

Even outside of Melromark, she has some dedicated fans. I’ve heard she even has her own official fan club.

By the way, the one who makes clothes for her is Imya. She does have a certain sense of style.

As a punishment game, we have had Kiel cross-dress… No, it can’t really be called that… Wear some female clothing that she did not personally like.

Well, reaching the level of Firo, who is now a world-wide Idol, is probably impossible.


“Me? I think I’ll try to stay up and wait for Santa.” (Female Knight)

“… What?” (Naofumi)


Santa Claus? How old are you again?

It can’t be…

I get a strange stare from Ren


“Why are you standing there with a perplexed look?” (Ren)

“What do you mean by wait for Santa?” (Naofumi)

“Fumu, well, until last year, I was on the receiving end. But after seeing the smiling faces of all the children, I decided that this year, I want to be able to meet the old man and thank him for his work.” (Female Knight)


This is… She really believes in him.

So she does have some surprisingly pure aspects to her.

Fu fu fu. [6]


“Oi, Naofumi, you couldn’t possibly be…” (Ren)

“Well, Female Knight. No, Eclaire. Santa Clause is-” (Naofumi)

“WAA*#^&@$#@A! Eclaire! Stay Strong!” (Ren)


Ren hurriedly shut my mouth.

Damn. I was going to pound the cruelty of reality into this dreaming adult’s head.


“By the way, do you want to have a party before that?” (Ren)


Ren managed to invite Female Knight within the confusion.

Is he going to turn this holy night into an unholy one? [7]


“I’m sorry, but I am not as free as I appear. I also have work to do.” (Female Knight)

“How about…just for dinner…” (Ren)


Ren was shot down as soon as he took flight, but he recovered quite quickly

Good for you, Ren.

Oh right, after saving the world, he did make quite a grand confession, only to be rejected.

But it seems that Ren’s memory of the time is quite hazy.

Or he could just be psychologically blocking the memory…


“I also invited Windea.” (Ren)

“Fumu…” (Female Knight)


Well. This matter doesn’t concern me. Good luck, Ren.

Is what I thought when Taniko appeared to survey the area.

She was riding Gaelion.

Oh, right. Taniko probably fit into the ‘Child’ category.

I can imagine her saying that Christmas is a waste of time.


“Ah, Taniko. Are you here for Christmas as well?” (Female Knight)


Anyways, does the girl who was raised by a dragon even know about Christmas?


“…?” (Taniko)


Taniko showed an extremely pure expression we hadn’t seen since she first arrived at my Village.

… for a split second, after which she adapted a face that screamed, ‘This is a waste of time’.


“Yeah, I used to receive presents every year from Santa. My father got them from him.” (Taniko)


I direct a cold glance towards Gaelion

He returns the glance with equal intensity.

Hey, in the wild, did children celebrate Christmas?

I feel that he will say something like, “Like Hell.”

Keep your childish instincts in check.


“Ah perfect, Windea.” (Ren)

“GYYYAAAAWWOOOOOOOOOOǃǃ” (Gaelion)


As Ren approaches Taniko, Gaelion roars out.

It seems like he is saying, “Don’t worry, Papa will protect you from the scary manǃ”


“What is it?” (Taniko)

“Will you eat dinner with us on Christmas?” (Ren)

“Why should I?” (Taniko)

“I’ve decided to take responsibility.” (Ren)

“How selfish, don’t go around taking responsibility without others' consent.” (Taniko)

“It’s not like you have any plans, right?” (Ren)

“Well, I am free that day…” (Taniko)


Ren is desperately trying to invite these two women to a Christmas Party.

Their reactions annoyed me a bit.


Translator Note[edit]

  1. ↑ TL: This is bad pun, Christmas eve is 聖夜の夜 (Seiya no Yoru) while Sex Night is 性夜の夜 (Seiyoru no yoru which can also be read a Seiya no yoru))
  2. ↑ TL: I know. This does not make sense. This trial does not make sense. Can anyone translate 世界が平和になってからセクハラ三昧なのはどうなんだ
  3. ↑ TL: not a crepe myrtle, which is a real tree, this crepe tree seems to grow actual crepes.
  4. ↑ TL Note, while I write 'interesting creature', the author actually says 'Masculine Maid Dog'. As I do not want to imagine this, I will stick with 'interesting creature'
  5. ↑ ED Note, was originally translated as "effective reverse trap". I personally prefer 'Masculine Maid Dog'.
  6. ↑ TL: Laughter. Maybe it should have been hohoho.
  7. ↑ TL: They used the same pun as before. See above.


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