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Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari:Web Chapter 376

2015-07-05T21:19:17Z

93.220.181.107: /* Alternate Worlds and Modern Ones */

==Alternate Worlds and Modern Ones==

A few months passed.

The wave, or should I say the bitchy Goddess’s invasion plan, came to an end, and we’ve made some progress on reconstruction.

Ren, Itsuki, and Motoyasu’s deadline for giving their answers to their weapons is closing in.

My Shield, or should I say Atlas is… well, she teases her brother as she spends her days seducing me.

Though she did talk to me seriously at the time.

“And? Did you guys make your decision yet?” (Naofumi)

I was making preparations for lunch as I talked with the three Heroes.

“Yeah, I think I’m going to stay in this world.” (Ren)

The one who answered that was Ren.

It seems that he didn’t reach a satisfying conclusion when he went to that other world from his own.

So he prayed to his sword so that he could return when he wanted.

Right now, Ren is working hard with Female Knight to stop the various cultural frictions brought about by the World Assimilation.

Female Knight's achievements were recognized, and she was appointed to do diplomatic work with residents of Glass’s world.

To make a world as free of discrimination as possible, she took the initiative, and started acting.

Taniko, along with Rat, Gaelion, and Miikun went on a journey to investigate the distribution of Glass’s world’s monsters in this one.

Well, when night falls, they do return to the village by portal.

“I never had any intentions of returning from the start! Now that the world’s been saved, as promised, I will devote my long days and nights to winning Firo-tan’s heart!” (Motoyasu)

“Hmph!” (The Three)

Motoyasu is… yeah. He plays with his Filo Rials all day.

Though it does seem he’s learned a lot from a Filo Rial Trainer in Zeltburg.

To put it bluntly, I think he would do better on the teaching side.

And as always, his three are with him.

“I too… chose to remain in this world.” (Itsuki)

“I see.” (Naofumi)

“Itsuki-sama… let’s do our best.” (Rishia)

“Yes.” (Itsuki)

Itsuki and Rishia plan to go on a journey for world reformation.

A while ago, they met Rishia’s parents, and discussed what they would do from here on.

It seems there was a bit of trouble there, but the matter was peacefully resolved.

I didn’t ask for the specifics.

Well, according to Rishia, her parents were worried whether she was a match for Itsuki, and they quarreled a bit.

Her parents are weak to pressure as well.

If I told them I was going out with her with the intention of marriage as a joke, I feel they would die from shock.

“So everyone’s staying.” (Naofumi)

“What are you going to do, Naofumi? You wanted to return so badly before.” (Ren)

“Well, I already went back once. My determination around that area is… well…” (Naofumi)

“Then will you stay?” (Ren)

“Hmm…” (Naofumi)

What should I say?

Explaining is going to be a pain.

“For argument’s sake… from your eyes, it’s correct to say I’ll be staying. But in exchange, I won’t be able to use a majority of those oh-so-convenient godly powers.” (Naofumi)

“Is that so?” (Ren)

“It’s the result of a certain decision. It’s like a compensation for having fulfilled the Spirits’ wishes. In exchange, the waves will never come again, so don’t worry about that.” (Naofumi)

These powers were beyond me to begin with.

Raphtalia and Atlas thought the same.

–

Yesterday night.

“Naofumi-sama, please make your choice.” (Atlas)

Atlas, or should I say the Spirit of the Shield and the other Spirits gathered to explain the situation.

Raphtalia was also there, and we spoke.

“My decision…” (Naofumi)

“That’s right. What should we do?” (Atlas)

A choice.

The other summoned heroes are each getting different options from me.

I did receive an explanation about that.

I’ve already gone beyond the point of no return that Arc guy said, and now it’s time for me to make a choice.

And wait, it isn’t even a choice anymore.

It’s just a course of action.

The first possibility is… well, to put it simply, stay in the world, and spend my days.

It’s a bit of a hard world to live in, but as long as everyone’s there, I get the feeling I would be able to live a fun life until I die.

If I think back upon it, I can make a Harem, and considering the future, there are a few advantages.

The rosy life I imagined when I first got to this world is before me.

I feel Raphtalia’s going to go through some hardships, but I can’t cast everyone aside.

And I do want to answer the people I trust who say they like me…

It may be my pride speaking, but we saved the world, so I should at least allow that.

And I have Raphtalia’s permission.

The second is… return to my own world, and live with Raphtalia.

With the Shield’s power, our lives will be pretty stable until the end.

And right now, I can make use of that power.

Even if we’re in that world, it’s not like we can’t use magic.

That’s not bad either.

But if I stay in this world, I get the feeling I’ll have to deal with some lustful advances.

Especially around a certain whale. She’s seriously gunning for me, and she asks Raphtalia when she’ll score every day.

I understand that she’ll honor the order, so right now, I can’t lay hands on Raphtalia carelessly, or she’ll come after me in a drunken frenzy.

I’ll have to show my resolve.

So returning to my own world is also… an option.

I mean, I am satisfied with this conclusion.

And it’s already over…

“I–” (Naofumi)

I made a decision.

“Understood. It’s a nice decision, befitting of Naofumi-sama. I’m also in agreement.” (Raphtalia)

“That’s right. As expected of Naofumi-sama, I think it’s a greedy option that’ll make everyone happy.” (Atlas)

“Yeah, yeah. Then… do it.” (Naofumi)

“Yes.” (Raphtalia)

“Understood.” (Atlas)

On my choice, both Raphtalia and Atlas nodded.

–

And as a result, here I am.

I decided to stay in this world, and the day after that, I’m here peacefully preparing for lunch.

“Na~ofumi-cha~n? Is it time for lunch yet?” (Sadina)

Sadina appeared.

Recently, she’s started salvaging in the nearby sea, no, perhaps I should call it treasure hunting. She’s also exploring the sea from Glass’s world.

Since she became the Hero of the Harpoon, she’s gotten ridiculously strong. No normal monster will be able to stand on the same level as her.

And at night, she comes back by portal, and aims for me.

To put it bluntly, apart from Raphtalia and Atlas, she pursues those topics more actively than Firo while in heat.

I often wonder what she sees in me, but perhaps she’s just enamored with my drinking capacity.

“Ah, yes, yes, it’ll be out soon, so just wait.” (Naofumi)

“Ye~s! Now, everyone, prepare for lunch.” (Sadina)

“Ye~s!”

As always, unfamiliar slaves are popping up in my village. It’s due to the Slave Dealer’s kind services.

I think it’s rising from the scale of a village into a town.

People graduate, or more specifically, develop the skills to be self-sufficient and leave as well.

We don’t need to combat the wave, so they don’t have to stay here.

Now, they find employment as soldiers, or go sign up as adventures to do various odd jobs.

With the revived Granny’s training as the basis, the slaves are quickly growing up.

But talent on the level of Rishia, Raphtalia, and Female Knight is hard to come by.

Sadina's level is completely out of the question.

Well, there are a few who still peddle. Is that my responsibility?

If you think of peddling, you think of Firo.

If you ask what she’s doing, she’s going on a world trip with Melty.

More specifically, it’s Firo’s Idol Tour.

In order to make sure relations with other countries go well, she visits them as the Queen, and as a friendly ambassador, Firo works as an Idol.

Firo has a sort of naïve innocence, so she’s liked by people easily.

And Melty’s idea worked well, so we’re getting some nice results in other countries.

Well, since she’s handling diplomacy for the world’s largest country, the people of Glass’s world are a bit vigilant of her.

Trash and the Queen are also working hard for the country.

The marks left behind by the war are deep, and it’s a bit troublesome.

The revival the Bitch Goddess used was quite crude, so I’m not sure how much longer the Queen and Granny will live.

Even so, Trash, Rishia, and the Granny’s grandson are satisfied.

It would be nice if they live a long life.

“I see.”

On my reply, Ren and the others nod, and wait for food.

Oi, don’t just stand there. Help.

Why am I on cooking duty in the first place?

“Naofumi-sama, what do you want to do when lunch is over?” (Raphtalia)

“Let’s see. I think that today’s plan was to go apprehend a reincarnator the Bitch Goddess granted power to.” (Naofumi)

People who that Bitch Goddess reincarnated are still hiding all over the place.

It’s not like we defeated them all.

And now that peace has been obtained, they occasionally go out of control with their dreams to rise to the top.

Is it like training in the mountains to prepare?

Some follow the Bitch Goddess’s words and lust for strength, while others noticed her schemes, and used tools to sleep.

The last guy we encountered politely tried making a convenient device so he could survive in a destroyed world.

Though it reeked of suspiciousness.

I don’t know how many centuries ago he was from, though.

He’s supposed to have been an alchemist who left his name in the pages of history.

There are many legends like his, which is troublesome.

In all worlds, there are annoying legends of how, someday, this legendary Hero, so and so, will return.

Catching guys like that is one of the jobs of Heroes.

Ah, right.

A little while after the world was at peace, Glass disappeared.

I tried searching for her when I had my godly powers, but I ran into the same wall I did when searching for her friend.

And before that, Glass told me that, no matter what happens, don’t try searching for me. As she was probably hinting to her current situation, I decided not to.

It’ll work out somehow.

And Atlas can still contact the Spirit of the Fan.

According to it, there are no problems.

Glass was only a representative of her world as a Hero, and it’s not like she represented a country.

When Melty was going around countries, she was just training with a bored expression on her face.

“That’s right.” (Raphtalia)

“Got it. Well then, food’s done. After we’re done with that, let’s go.” (Naofumi)

After I finished cooking, I exited the kitchen, and left it to the others.

“Niichan’s food! As always, it’s great!” (Kiel)

The one who rejoiced was Kiel.

As always, she continues to look after that unnerving crepe tree.

When she’s not doing that, she’s either peddling, or accompanying Fohl.

Though Fohl’s often teased by his sister, he’s made looking after the villagers, especially the ones who just got here, his life’s work.

Right now, he’s something of a leader here.

“Rafu~?” (Raph-chan)

“Ah, yes, yes. You can eat it too.” (Naofumi)

“Rafu~!” (Raph-chan)

Raph-chan’s become the supreme ruler of all Raphs, and he maintains the order of the monsters in the area… it seems.

As the Hero of the Ship, he also helps Sadina in her salvaging work.

Honestly, Sadina’s partner is Raph-chan.

There’s also Fitoria, for an important monster, I guess.

From the start, she had to deal with turf wars and the sort, so she isn’t here.

Well, that was also Motoyasu’s fault.

She left while running away from the man.

But she occasionally uses Firo to ask me for help.

No matter where she runs, Motoyasu will chase her…?

In his mind, she’s his most-like Filo Rial next to Firo.

Well, I guess it’s something like that.

The Weapon Shop’s Old Man is as busy as ever.

Luckily for me, he moved to the neighboring town, and opened a shop with Imya’s Uncle.

Imya helps out, and they deal in a wide range from clothing, to armor, to weapons.

There’s a lot more happening, but I guess that’s about it with the people I know.

The Slave Merchant, the Swindler, and the Accessory Merchant are just raking in profit as always.

I also carried out my planned harassment of Elena.

Like that, my days were filled with a bit of trouble, but they were fun.

From now on… I’ll just have to pray that they’ll go on like this.

“Ah, right! What should we call this village? You never decided, did you, Niichan!?” (Kiel)

“Name? Now that I think about it, I never gave it one. What was it called before? I’m fine with that.” (Naofumi)

“Eh? Right now, it’s become famous as, ‘The village revived under Niichan’. Let’s think of a new one, right Raphtalia-chan?” (Kiel)

“Yes, let’s.” (Raphtalia)

“Isn’t that fine, though? It is the village revived under Naofumi.” (Ren)

Ren gives a smile as he nods to Kiel’s suggestion.

Even if you tell me that…

As I was thinking of what name to give it, Motoyasu opened his mouth.

“I think Firolove Village is good.” (Motoyasu)

“Rejected.” (Naofumi)

“I think it would be nice if Naofumi-san gave it a name.” (Itsuki)

“That’s right.” (Raphtalia)

“Really?” (Naofumi)

“Eh?… Niichan’s deciding it? Let’s all talk about it together.” (Kiel)

“Why’s that, Kiel? I thought you would agree to that.” (Naofumi)

“But Niichan, you have no naming sense.” (Kiel)

“Ah, that’s right.” (Everyone)

Oi, why is everyone agreeing to that?

“You just took Firo from the Filo in Filo Rial, and you just cut off a bit from my name to get Raph-chan’s…” (Raphtalia)

“Rafu~?” (Raph-chan)

“So I think it’s going to get quite a lazy name.” (Kiel)

“Kiel, you…” (Naofumi)

I’ll remember this. I’ll definitely remember this.

“Then how about we just take the characters in Iwatani, and make it Rock Valley?” (Ren)

As if he had had an epiphany, Ren put his hands together, and said that.

And are you telling me that name has good naming sense?

No, it doesn’t.

“Oh, that has a nice sound to it. What does it mean?” (Raphtalia)

“In my world, Iwa(岩) means Rock. Similarly, Tani(谷) has the meaning of valley. And thus, Rock Valley.” (Ren)

“That’s nice!” (Kiel)

“Ah, right… it was like that in the language of Naofumi-sama’s world.” (Raphtalia)

Raphtalia remembers the time she spent in my world.

And English, apparently.

“Okay~! Then from today onwards, this villiage will be called Rock Valley. Everyone! Is that fine?”

“Yeah!”

“Oi, while you can see cliffs here by the sea, there’s no valley…” (Naofumi)

My opinion was ignored, and this village was given the name Rock Valley.

And like that, my days in the other world… continued.

　――――――――――――――――――――

Japan, a day in the present era.

“… in Sickness and in Health…”

Today, I held my marriage ceremony with Raphtalia.

We returned from that world, and things proceeded at a tempo so fast that even I was surprised. I quickly found employment.

Right now, I’m doing various work in a large company.

Well, I did always have some connections, and it turned out one of my net friends was actually an executive at a corporation. He insisted that he wanted to scout me.

What’s more, right now in the middle of a recession, while other companies are going pale, our stocks are rising.

I’ll bet it’s the influence on the Law of Cause and Effect.

After graduating college, I got a job, and after one year, I ended up marrying Raphtalia.

Because the experience in the other world bolstered my commercial spirit, I was able to achieve good results in the past year.

We left the godly powers with the other us in that world, and now, we can only use a little bit of magic.

And like that, the Wedding spread out before me.

In the church, the priest speaks out the vows to bind the me wearing a tailcoat, and the Raphtalia wearing a wedding dress.

In the middle of that.

The Church doors slammed open.

What is it!? I don’t want some cliché happening like some guy storming in to steal the bride.

Who is it? Who is it that wants to take away Raphtalia!?

And wait, Raphtalia, are you telling me you cheated on me with another man!?

No, no… with her, that’s not happening.

“I have an objection to this union!” (Atlas)

… I timidly turn around.

There, Atlas was wearing a dress, sprinting towards me.

Her age in this world is recorded as 20.

By her unchanged appearance, I guess that makes her a legal loli.

Right, we ended up returning to modern times, but for some reason, even Atlas was here. What’s more, she screwed around with the order of the world, and inserted herself as my childhood friend.

I imagined a sweet college life with Raphtalia, but Atlas made her dramatic entrance, and put a stop to that.

And wait, because of all that happened in that world, I don’t hate her, I am fond of her.

But still..

“Now, now, Naofumi-sama! Become one with me!” (Atlas)

Atlas grabs me by the hand.

I’m not sure by what logic, but this world’s Atlas’s physical strength is still incredible.

And so, she was able to forcefully drag me along.

It wasn’t the bride, but the groom that was stolen away.

“Wah.” (Naofumi)

“What do you think you’re doing at our long-awaited marriage ceremony!?” (Raphtalia)

Raphtalia comes to her senses, grabs my other hand, and starts a tug of war with Atlas.

“Ow!” (Naofumi)

“Naofumi-san is getting married to me!” (Raphtalia)

“No, Naofumi-sama will be wed to me! I’ll give you plenty of money, so Raphtalia-san, just give up already.” (Atlas)

“Not happening!” (Raphtalia)

Ah, right. I forgot.

Due to all her messing with the laws of cause and effect, Atlas set herself as the daughter of a rich man.

So her assets are much greater than either of us combined.

Why is a commoner like me the childhood friend of someone like that?

I don’t get how this lovecom setting is supposed to work.

“I will not give up!” (Atlas)

“Didn’t you just give up earlier!?” (Raphtalia)

“That was but a lie.” (Atlas)

“I can’t believe you! Just how unfair of a person must you be?” (Raphtalia)

“I’ll say anything I must in the name of love.” (Atlas)

“Ow! S-someone save me!” (Naofumi)

“Niisan.”

My younger brother seems to be directing an irritated glare at me.

He was accepted into a good college, and is in the middle of job hunting right now.

Well, I’m sure he’ll find somewhere nice.

Apart from my brother, my other net friends are in attendance, and my college circle friends are gathered near him.

They started talking amongst themselves, and for some reason, my parents joined them. They all point their thumbs at the ground, and shout out in a large voice.

“All you riajuus should just explode!”

“Why!?” (Naofumi)

“Oh… god. Please offer thy divine retribution unto this sinful riajuu.”

“Oi, Priest, don’t screw with me!” (Naofumi)

The priest here is a foreigner working in Japan, right?

Despite that, the authenticity of that line was quite rare.

“Naofumi-san will get married to me! Please give it up already.” (Raphtalia)

“No, he will to me. It’s not too late yet.” (Atlas)

“GIVE IT UP, THE BOTH OF YOU!” (Naofumi)

My Japanese life is, just as my life back there, full of unfair happenings.

Well, they’re days I look back on with joy, so it’s fine.

From now on, I’ll give it my best at a happy life.

While my body was being pulled in both directions, I let out a laugh.

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Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari:Web Chapter 375

2015-07-05T21:05:14Z

93.220.181.107: /* Banquet */

==Banquet==

That day, we returned to the castle town with the mood for a party.

No matter where we look, people celebrate our victory as they offer thanks to the Heroes.

According to them, after the Bitch Goddess’s descent, the sand in the Dragon Hourglasses floated in place within them, but now they’ve fallen, and grown quiet.

It no longer moves to signal the next wave, and it’s silent, or should I say that at a glance, you can tell that it no longer has a purpose besides being used for Class Ups.

And the shape of the sky, or something changed, as the people sensed that peace had fallen onto the world.

Oh right, on the way back, monsters approached us, and lowered their heads.

According to Gaelion, now that the world’s calmed down, they no longer have to live in fear… so they came to offer their thanks to the Heroes who brought it about.

That situation seems suspicious, but looking at the tranquil sky, I start to believe him.

Well, the Bitch Goddess’s presence has been cut off.

I deployed a barrier around the world, so gods of the same type as that Bitch couldn’t come closer anymore.

The waves won’t come again due to someone taking up the position of God.

My next course of action will probably be decided after talking with many different people.

“Thank you, Hero-sama~! Thank you!”

I hear a call like that from everywhere, and there’s before I could enter the castle, I was roped into a parade.

As always, I can’t get used to this.

Back then I wanted to destroy this world, though…

Even so, I think Melromark’s changed greatly.

Right now, Humans and Demi-Humans exist in the Castle Town just fine, and they all offer us their blessings.

There are 20 Heroes… that’s a bit much.

Perhaps Trash understood that, as he split up the four legendary, and put me as the main attraction at the back of the procession.

I thought that was a bit mean, but when I confirmed the front of it with my power, I ended up asking myself, ‘Who the Hell is that? Is He also a Hero?’

The soldiers kindly explained that he was a Hero from Glass’s world or something.

Of course, the inhabitants of her world were able to sense the world’s change as well. They partook in the celebrations.

I mean, we stole the weapons from those reincarnators that made quite a mess of their world. I guess they’re overjoyed.

“Fuu…”

I entered the castle, and experienced a feeling of relief…

“The Hero of the Shield-sama is in attendance!”

Party crackers go off, and the world’s nobles come to greet me.

Ah, will my soul find no repose?

“I’m sorry, but I’m a bit tired…” (Naofumi)

Mostly mentally, though.

Because of the various powers circulating through my body, I think I would be able to go a few centuries without sleep.

It’s not like my mind really needs to rest either. I just want some peace and quiet.

“That is something that everyone understands. The people in attendance here were also part of the war.”

The Queen and Trash explain it to me.

No, I knew that already.

“Then I understand you guys’ feelings of having to celebrate world peace, but go to sleep. If you use all your high tension and adrenaline to burn through your life force, you’ll die, you know.” (Naofumi)

“Praise the compassion of the Hero of the Shield!”

“Yeah~!”

“They aren’t listening!” (Naofumi)

“Now, now, Naofumi-sama, everyone. Peace has finally come down on us after so long, and everyone is merely shaking with joy.” (Raphtalia)

Raphtalia calms everyone down.

Well, I know what she wants to say, but…

“As expected of Naofumi-sama. Now then, Onii-sama, in the next three seconds, you will be taking a rest here. If you call yourself a warrior, you need to be able to sleep regardless of the location.” (Atlas)

“A-Atlas.” (Fohl)

Ah, Fohl looks seriously troubled.

It’s a difficult challenge for him to lie down here…

“Come on.”

“Uu…”

He really did it! What an absolute madman!

“Zzzz…. Zzzz…”

Wow. Even under the eyes of this many people, he actually fell asleep.

I’m honestly impressed. This man will make it big some day!

“Ah, Fohl-niichan is amazing! I’ll also sleep!” (Kiel)

With some mysterious sense of competition, Kiel curls up by his side in puppy mode, and begins sleeping.

“Now it’s become quiet.” (Atlas)

“Atlas-san…”

“As always, you’re quite the cruel person.”

I can’t say I’m not impressed.

Even as a spirit, she messes with her brother.

Is this what the phrase, ‘even death can’t cure it’ is supposed to mean?

Even so, I think Fohl has fun having these talks with Atlas.

I mean, his sleeping face is really peaceful.

… He isn’t dead, right? Yeah, he’s not dead.

“Ara~ Onee-san will take Fohl-chan and Kiel-chan to a bedroom in the castle. If there are any other sleepy children, please come with me~.” (Sadina)

Sadina takes the initiative, and takes the two away in her arms.

I know she’s good at looking after people, but that was a smooth way to get out of this situation.

I also want to go with them.

When I quietly try to follow behind Sadina, the guests and Trash call out to stop me.

“Where do you think you’re going? Iwatani-dono, I think there’s something a little bit wrong with the Guest of Honor leaving his own banquet.” (Trash)

I ran.

But I was surrounded by people.

Well, if I really wanted to get away, I could, but the situation isn’t that drastic.

“Ah, Melty! You! What are you doing, trying to escape with Firo!?”

She was casually following behind Sadina with Firo.

I won’t let you get away.

“Mel-chan, Firo wants to stay here.” (Firo)

“There’s something bad happening over there. Now, let’s follow Sadina-san, and leave this place.” (Melty)

“Eh…” (Firo)

“Hey… what’s up with the Queen of the largest country being the first to run away?” (Naofumi)

“Ara, Mother is back, so my role ends here. I want to be a princess again.” (Melty)

She tries to get away by feigning amiability, but…

“Don’t worry, Melty. My body has already left the world. It is your era now, my daughter.” (Queen)

“M-mother!?” (Melty)

“Because of my husband, I was barely able to remain in the world of the living, but I don’t know how long that will last. Melty, you are the Queen of the world.” (Queen)

“N-no! I am…” (Melty)

“Hmm? I thought the Melty I knew was a child who would prioritize her duty. Is this Iwatani-sama’s influence?” (Queen)

“Uu…” (Melty)

“Melty, I’m happy that you grew up so freely. I’m sure a good time period is to come under you. You may be against it, but you will participate in this banquet.” (Queen)

The soldiers grab the girl by the shoulder, and drag her back.

“No! I still just want to be a normal girl!” (Melty)

Melty, what sort of Idol are you supposed to be?

Well, I guess Firo’s the idol here.

“Mel-chan, let’s play together!” (Firo)

Firo skipped after Melty as she was taken and confined to the guest of honor seat.

“Hah… I guess there’s nothing I can do.” (Naofumi)

It doesn’t look like I’ll be able to get away from this.

I resigned myself, and participated in the banquet.

Thinking back, there was also a banquet when we overcame our first wave.

That was the worst, but now I’m acting as a representative, and the nobles offer their thanks to me.

As if they were special events, various happenings went on around.

“Eclaire!” (Ren)

A fairly drunk Ren calls out to Female Knight.

What is this? No, I should quietly watch over the situation.

“What business do you have with me, Ren?” (Female Knight)

“There’s something I planned on saying once that battle came to an end.” (Ren)

“Speak.” (Female Knight)

“Please go out with me!” (Ren)

“… What?” (Female Knight)

He finally confessed!

Female Knight doesn’t seem to understand what’s going on. She stares in mute amazement.

“That straight-laced Hero of the Sword confessed.”

“But I heard Eclaire became the Hero of the Katana, right? Don’t they fit well together?”

“What sort of result awaits us?”

The area is astir with gossip, and inquisitive eyes follow the two swordsmen.

“Eh, ah…” (Female Knight)

Having finally understood the situation, Female Knight’s face turns bright red, and she starts walking away to escape.

“Wait! I want to hear your answer!” (Ren)

“S-shut up! I-I-I have a mission!” (Female Knight)

“Please let me aid you in that mission!” (Ren)

“N-no. You have a duty to make the world peaceful!” (Female Knight)

“I know. Even the current situation is only us having crossed a large mountain. For the people, and for our comrades that have fallen, I will spend my days in atonement. And in that, Eclaire, I’d like to be with you.” (Ren)

“Y-you’re not repenting at all! Your willpower, let me beat it into shape!” (Female Knight)

“Then… can I take that as a yes?” (Ren)

“Wha—no. I… to a young chick like you…” (Female Knight)

When she was about to speak up, her words got tied.

Yeah, the current Ren’s much more grown than the old one, and his body’s in good shape.

He’s evolved from a Bishounen Swordsman into a sturdy Biseinen Swordsman.

So calling him a young chick is a bit difficult.

What’s more, being a Hero who saved the world, the gazes of those around him are quite painful.

“You’re just drunk and messing around. I’ll be leaving!” (Female Knight)

“Please wait! These are my true feelings!” (Ren)

Female Knight ran away.

I mean, she ignores the eyes of the onlookers, and pushes through the crowd to get away from Ren.

“… Idiot.” (Taniko) <ref>TL: Baka</ref>

With a peevish expression on her face, Taniko leans on Gaelion and the former Caterpilland Raph as she mumbles under her breath.

I get the feeling she was a much purer girl in the past…

『Why are you acting like this is someone else’s problem? It’s your fault that Wyndia’s become like this!』

Gaelion is glaring at me with all his might. Not my problem.

Well, she was set against getting revenge, but I put her up to fighting Ren anyways… perhaps she’s strayed from her path.

“Wyndia!” (Ren)

Having had Female Knight run away from him, Ren starts walking towards Taniko.

His face is even redder than before. It seems he’s really drunk.

“Stay away.” (Taniko)

“Gyau!” (Gaelion)

With killing intent coursing through every fiber of his body, Gaelion roars.

“Wyndia, I’ll definitely take responsibility!” (Ren)

“Wait, why are you saying a line like that in a place like this…” (Taniko)

The whispering voices get stronger.

Is Ren just really, REALLY drunk?

He’s acting without any honor like the old Motoyasu.

Well, the responsibility he’s talking about is probably just for killing her father.

But I think a feminizing label’s being stuck on him by the people watching.

The second things didn’t go his way with Female Knight, he made an explosive announcement to Taniko.

“Wyndia! I’ll definitely make you happ–” (Ren)

“Don’t say any more than that! 「Lightning Dragon」!” (Taniko)

Ah… Taniko’s patience was at its end. What’s more, Gaelion even acted out.

Even while piss drunk, Ren takes up his sword, and repels the attacks focused on him.

How skilled.

“Hmm?” (Firo)

Firo started singing and dancing in a nice mood.

Behind her, Melty is reluctantly strumming her instrument.

No, to prevent the talks of her engagement to me from getting to the Queen, she’s probably putting on a performance.

“FUOOOOOH! Firo-tan’s song!” (Motoyasu)

And as always, Motoyasu loves Firo. He’s standing at the front, and cheering for her.

Behind him, his flock of three are glaring at him with unpleasant expressions. Is this some sort of trial for them?

“Kue~ Kue~” (Fitoria)

Fitoria starts singing too.

No wait, is she the back chorus? It’s like a Capella was mixed in, raising the tension of the concert.

Where’s the Trash that’s supposed to be leading this?

I searched for him, and found him drinking wine on the terrace with the Queen.

That strange atmosphere around them prevents me from getting any closer.

Well, I still walk up to them anyways.

“Oh, Iwatani-dono. What seems to be the matter?” (Trash)

“The concert has become something amazing, so I’m here to tell you to go stop them.” (Naofumi)

“This may sound rude on my part, but I would like everyone to enjoy themselves without restraint. I do not believe there to be a need to stop them.” (Queen)

The Queen covers her mouth with her fan as she says this.

She really is a Vixen good with her mouth.

“Also, I think it would be much more effective if Iwatani-sama tried to stop them.” (Queen)

“If I try doing that, they’ll just start cheering for me again.” (Naofumi)

No matter what happens, I can’t stand people, or should I say large audience halls.

And from experience, I can only say it will heat up further if I get on stage.

“Isn’t that fine? Now, we are simply enjoying the lively noise. Luckily, there doesn’t appear to be any fighting breaking out.” (Queen)

“No… there was.” (Naofumi)

There’s Ren and Taniko’s fight.

The peanut gallery’s having fun, and it did feel like everyone was grasping for peace, though.

Outside the castle… no, more like all around the world, joy surges up.

… I distanced myself from that idiot couple, and found Itsuki.

He was also snuggled close to Rishia, and talking.

Once he spotted me, Itsuki called out.

“What’s wrong, Naofumi-san? Everyone will be sad if the guest of honor mopes around in a place like this.” (Itsuki)

“Even if I’m not there, everyone will party.” (Naofumi)

“But I think they’ll have even more fun if you’re there.” (Itsuki)

“Yes, I also think that.” (Rishia)

“Yeah, yeah. And? What are you guys doing here?” (Naofumi)

“Us? We’re leisurely enjoying the banquet as we plan for what’s to come.” (Itsuki)

“Despite that, you’re letting out quite a sweet atmosphere, you know.” (Naofumi)

“Fue!?” (Rishia)

Let me harass them a bit for letting their duty slide.

Even when they’re important guests too, they passed all of their responsibilities onto me, and are enjoying their time here. I’ll curse them.

“Yes. I’m quite aware I was creating a sweet atmosphere with Rishia-san.” (Itsuki)

“FUEEEEEE!?” (Rishia)

Rishia raises her voice even louder, as her face turns red.

“I-Itsuki?” (Naofumi)

“It may sound very selfish. But I wish to answer to Rishia-san’s good will. I am a sinner. But… if I cannot make a single woman happy, I do not believe I will be able to save anyone. Especially if it’s someone as sinless as her.” (Itsuki)

“Itsuki-sama… No matter what happens, I will not stray from your side.” (Rishia)

“Rishia-san…” (Itsuki)

And a dimension for only the two of them was created.

Ah, just go flirt however you want.

If you just take on my harassment like that, I’m the one who ends up looking stupid.

“It seems really peaceful over here, Naofumi-san. Can I have a word with you?” (Glass)

“Yeah.” (Naofumi)

And there, Glass appeared. She saves me from the pink dimension surrounding Itsuki and Rishia.

“I’m saved. I felt like I was becoming one with the background, but I was unsure of what countermeasures to take.” (Naofumi)

If Raphtalia was there, then perhaps I could have run, but right now, she’s at my seat, conversing with the nobles in place of me.

I’ll have to swap out with her later.

Atlas is in the middle of getting a lecture from Sadina for teasing Fohl.

Well, I doubt it’ll have any effect on her, though.

Raph-chan is singing along with Firo.

Ah, he changed to child Raphtalia form.

And the real one got mad.

“And? How is it? The feeling of a world at peace.” (Naofumi)

“… I guess I’m to find that out from here on. I’m sure that from here on, the people of my world and yours will start clashing with one another.” (Glass)

And so, she’s not participating in the festivities.

It’s not like I don’t get her.

“If it’s about that, it’s not like I can’t do anything.” (Naofumi)

“Do you have something special planned?” (Glass)

“There’s a way to separate the worlds sticking together. As long as the worlds remain divided, you won’t have to deal with unnecessary clashes, right?” (Naofumi)

“Is that… what you called the power of God?” (Glass)

“Yeah, I can’t do it, but Raphtalia is able to. Though your sacred weapons will have to be enshrined away somewhere.” (Naofumi)

If they do that, a god wouldn’t be able to get in. He wouldn’t have the chance to.

Well, I have a barrier over this world; I’ll erect one over the divided world as well. I’m sure that they’ll be able to form a peaceful place there.

“Is that… so?” (Glass)

“So what do you want to do, Glass?” (Naofumi)

“… I do not know. There are definitely conflicts, but I think overcoming them and reconciling is also an important part of life.” (Glass)

“That’s right, there may be those around here that do not wish to accept others. Perhaps there will be persecution as well.” (Naofumi)

“Then… will true peace ever come?” (Glass)

“No idea. This is what we find at the end of this strange world assimilation. There is fighting within those of the same race as well.” (Naofumi)

My world’s a good example.

In the end, living things live through conflicts with others.

Even if there’s nothing but humans, there’s still people grasping for supremacy, and wars as a result.

You can’t call a single race world a peaceful one.

“This is quite difficult.” (Glass)

“That’s right. By the way, Glass, you won’t celebrate with your own comrades?” (Naofumi)

I remember seeing them drinking to their victory a while age.

But Glass is here talking with me.

“Yes, I was enjoying the banquet up until a little while ago. But after calming down a bit, all of my tension was put on brakes.” (Glass)

“Calming down…” (Naofumi)

“… I used to have a very important friend. And in a certain incident, they went missing. Without that person here, I wonder if it is alright for me to have fun by myself.” (Glass)

“Friend? Someone you liked?” (Naofumi)

“While we are close as friends, that person is a woman.” (Glass)

“Ah, I see.” (Naofumi)

“Now, where is that person, and what are they doing…?” (Glass)

“Are you sure they aren’t dead? Do you want me to search for them?” (Naofumi)

“That’s right. Having Naofumi-san find her is another option. But she said she would definitely return one day, so I’ll wait here, and protect the world for her.” (Glass)

With the world in a pinch, there was a missing person…

Glass is also something for waiting for her.

I’ll try searching with God’s power.

I found a strange point in Glass’s past, and couldn’t find that friend of hers in her memory.

Was she an otherworlder?

I don’t think she’s dead, but it’ll be difficult to find her even for me.

If I exerted myself, it would be possible, but with Glass herself like this…

“My fight has yet to end.” (Glass)

“Make sure you don’t collapse somewhere.” (Naofumi)

“I know.” (Glass)

And for a while, I quietly watched the night sky with her on the terrace.

When I heard the audience getting loud again, I checked back to find the Old Man, Imya’s Uncle, and Imya carving an ice sculpture.

It seems they had the castle’s magicians cast ice magic to make a block of ice, and started chipping pieces off of it.

“Oh, if it isn’t the laddie.” (Old Man)

“What are you up to, Old Man? And wait, you were attending the castle’s banquet?” (Naofumi)

“They asked me to put on some sort of show, and I had just gotten here. I wanted to congratulate you for the battle, so watch here.” (Old Man)

Working skillfully with a hammer, the Old Man finishes the sculpture.

A life-sized Firo is carved, and I seriously think the skill put into it is amazing… but isn’t something wrong with this picture?

What’s more, it’s a human-form + bird-form set.

“If you have any requests, just say it. It doesn’t have to be ice.” (Old Man)

“Fumu…” (Naofumi)

“Then I would like to place a request on your arms.”

For some reason, Trash crossed the sea of people, and made an order.

“I would like a large statue singing praise of Iwatani-dono’s exploits. Of course, after these festivities are over. And make it grand.” (Trash)

“What are you saying, old geezer?” (Naofumi)

“I was only talking about the realm of parlor tricks, but I got it. How large do you estimate it to be?” (Old Man)

“Fumu, from far away… Please construct a statue large enough that it can be seen in Melromark from afar.” (Trash)

“Oh!? A statue of Father-in-Law!? There was one in a country of my world too. A Statue of a Goddess who sang of freedom!” (Motoyasu)

“The goddess portion sounds ominous, but if it’s Naofumi-dono, then I can assure the people will revere and extol his form for many years to come.” (Trash)

“STOOOOOOPPPPP!” (Naofumi)

Why do they have to make something as disgusting as that?

Trash's thoughts are leaping too fast, and I feel sick!

And Motoyasu, don’t hop on board!

What sort of sad reasons do you have to coerce the Old Man into making a giant statue of me?

Let’s try to calm them down, and foil their construction plans.

“You’ve been promoted quite a bit, laddie.” (Old Man)

“Please quit it with the jokes.” (Naofumi)

“Haha, the fact that it’s become peaceful will mean my shop will finally get quieter.” (Old Man)

“… Did I do something bad?” (Naofumi)

Weapon shops generally rake in profit when there’s a feared enemy to combat.

In the age to come, there will still be monsters to fight, but I doubt there will be a time more profitable than during the waves.

“Don’t mind it. Peace is to be enjoyed in itself. And it’s not like I only sell weapons, you know.” (Old Man)

I think… I heard that Imya’s Uncle ran a metallurgy shop in the past.

In a peaceful shop, perhaps a weapon store becomes something like that.

He did build Firo’s carriage, and I think he can do business as a utility man with metal.

“This is all because of you, laddie. I guess that means there was meaning in me trying hard for ya. And for a while, my shop’s going to be stable.” (Old Man)

The Old Man winks, and points behind him.

“As expected of the store the Hero of the Shield-sama frequents! Please make equipment for me!”

“No, that will be my—“

Various requests started flooding in, and the nobles and representatives of other countries began whispering amongst themselves.

Well, the bulk of the armor I’m currently wearing was made by his store.

Its abilities were so high, it was surprising.

After that, we had a simple conversation with a few jokes mixed in.

Motoyasu demanded that the Firo Statue be preserved for eternity, and he made the impossible request to Marin. In the end, with the Old Man’s permission, Kuu melted the whole thing down.

“Old Man-san, thank you for all you’ve done up until now.” (Raphtalia)

Raphtalia comes over, and extends her thanks to the Old Man.

“Oh, if it isn’t the young lass! Haven’t you grown up nicely? It makes the first time I met you seem like a lie.” (Old Man)

Thinking back, it was quite a long road…

I was framed by Witch, bought the Slave Raphtalia, bought weapons from the Old Man… a lot happened.

“Now, now, ladies and gentlemen, gather 'round. It’s the monster acrobatic show. Yes.” (Slave Dealer)

Ah, the Slave Dealer I haven’t seen in a while is using his monsters to put on something like a circus show.

A large tiger-like monster jumps through a ring of fire, and a mysterious monster called an Egugu rode a bicycle. The scene tells me that there are some monsters who know not the world has been saved.

Taniko is watching the show in anticipation.

Out of curiosity, she keeps asking the Slave Dealer what monsters will come out.

I understand that she likes monsters, but the person she’s talking to uses slaves, and works monsters to the bone. He’s a terrible person, you know.

What’s more, they started some incomprehensible rivalry, and Taniko took the monsters from my land up on stage to do a performance.

Those that were modified into Raphs, and the Filo Rials. Gaelion’s tricks also sent the audience into high spirits.

Ah, I found Motoyasu’s former tag-along Elena.

She’s making a really sullen face as she converses with her parents.

“… Ah.” (Elena)

“It’s been a while.” (Naofumi)

“No, it hasn’t been that long. I mean, I was on the battlefield.” (Elena)

“You were there?” (Naofumi)

“Of course I was. My parents wouldn’t stop bitching at me.” (Elena)

I think her father or something was some sort of military personnel in Melromark or something like that.

“I tried not to stand out, so perhaps you didn’t notice me, though.” (Elena)

“Ah, I see.” (Naofumi)

“For the executed former princess to be a world invading deity… she should have given up at some point. A foolish woman.” (Elena)

“Hey…” (Naofumi)

The woman who calmly indulged in depravity said it with a level tone.

I think that if she had that much power, she could live life however she wanted. She could have indulged in as much luxury as she wanted.

But I guess if you keep looking up, there’s no end in sight.

“Well, I guess you worked hard. Good job.” (Elena)

“I don’t feel happy at all when I hear it from you.” (Naofumi)

“I guess so… Ah, this is a pain. I’ll have to set up shop in the Hero of the Shield’s land soon, and my parents keep bitching on about profitability. Even when I just want to relax, why is life so hard?” (Elena)

“That’s your fault! Just be thankful you haven’t been executed yet.” (Naofumi)

She really just spits out as much abusive language as she wants.

As a form of punishment, I’ll give her shop some special privileges.

At the entrance to the hall is a sturdy merchant selling accessories with all of his commercial spirit. To clarify, the one who owns a department store in Zeltburg.

There’s also the swindler, who’s become something of a millionaire. He’s formed an alliance with the accessory merchant to take control of the money of those partying in the Castle Town. But that’s a story for later.

I’m sure my land will continue to develop.

“Naofumi-cha~n!” (Sadina)

A drunk Sadina grabs me from behind.

“Whatcha doing? If you’re bored, how about entertaining everyone with this Onee-san?” (Sadina)

Having finished Atlas’s lecture, it appears Sadina started a drinking competition, and one thing led to another.

“And so, Naofumi-chan will be participating~! Everyone, let’s have a contest between this Onee-san and Naofumi-chan~.” (Sadina)

“Okay, everyone! The Hero of the Shield and the Hero of the Harpoon are going at it!”

“Hey! Sadina, stop!” (Naofumi)

“Ahn, I love you, Naofumi-chan~.” (Sadina)

Sadina starts leaning on me.

“Hey, Raphtalia-chan, hurry and do fun things with Naofumi-chan. Then next is Atlas-chan’s turn, and then I’m up.” (Sadina)

“Ahaha…” (Raphtalia)

Raphtalia wipes away some sweat.

Just how serious is she, this woman?

“If you don’t hurry up, I might just end up eating him up.” (Sadina)

“Who’s getting eaten!? Hey, don’t bring your face so close! You stink of alcohol!” (Naofumi)

“No, I am Naofumi-sama’s number one!” (Atlas)

Atlas makes a dramatic appearance.

“Rafu~!” (Raph-chan)

“Ah, Master’s looks like he’s having fun. Let Firo and Mel-chan in~! Now, Mel-chan, let’s–” (Firo)

“I-I don’t want…” (Melty)

Melty and Firo approach us.

If you don’t want to come, then run away.

The villagers and our other comrades also gather.

“P-please stop it! Naofumi-sama is with me!” (Raphtalia)

Good grief, there’s no end to this cacophony.

Like that, the banquet dragged on for a while.

Once I got worn out, I left and took a rest in a guest room before returning, only to be congratulated once more.

In the end, the banquet doors remained open for an entire week, but I guess that doesn’t really matter.

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Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari:Web Chapter 374

2015-07-05T20:41:19Z

93.220.181.107: /* Trust */

==Trust==

“…”

Hmm? Ren and the others are strangely quiet.

Ah, I forgot.

We’re fighting the Bitch Goddess seriously, so those guys can’t keep up with the speed at all.

It’s like the world is moving at an unbelievably slow rate.

There’s no helping it.

I use my power again, and chant magic on them.

『Oh Spirits. Oh World. The Proxy of this world orders, and requests for power. Grant unto them the power to fight』!

「All Revelation Aura Zenith」!

I raised it to its utmost limits. The strongest ability raising power is channeled through magic, and manifests.

“Eh… ah.”

As if they had been released from petrification, Ren and the others begin to move.

“This is…”

“To put it bluntly, it’s just an accelerated world. I let you guys match that Bitch Goddess’s speed. I’d like you guys to fight, and clear the resentment you held to this day.” (Naofumi)

“I-is that fine with you?”

Raphtalia is keeping the Bitch Goddess occupied as she takes her blows.

And all of that damage is sent to me.

We were fighting on the premise that I was going to take them in the first place.

Or else the Defense 0 Raphtalia wouldn’t have a chance of fighting her.

“Isn’t it obvious? What’s the problem? You guys have no need to dodge or defend. With all seriousness… release your strongest attacks at her! Your spirits will show your weapons the way.” (Naofumi)

“Understood!” (Motoyasu)

The first one to nod and start attacking the Bitch Goddess was Motoyasu.

The Spear understands the situation, and through the Spirits’ power, it changed to the Spear of X0.

Ah, I see… If it does that, they don’t have to keep spamming the X0 skills. If they used another skill, it would still damage that bitch.

「Gungnir Max」!

Motoyasu chucks a spear made out of energy.

But… The spear has a lot of throwing skills. Brionac was, similarly, a skill that shot a Spear of light, right?

Max is the limit of skill enhancement. There are other names, but if you proceed any further, you get things like Unlimited and Infinite; the units of measure start getting crazy.

“I’ll also go! Atlas, watch over me!”

Fohl approaches the Bitch Goddess, and unleashes a skill.

「Divine Demon Annihilating Blow Max」!

His entire body is tinted red, and all of his magic and Chi flow into his fists. With those fists, he strikes the Goddess.

His blow landed in her abdomen, and the shockwave made it through her body, out her back.

“Don’t underestimate meeeee!” (Medea)

If you think about it, it’s obvious.

If there are things among the X0 Series that don’t do enough damage, it’s more efficient to just use another skill, and now, there’s no one here but her.

What a miscalculation.

Well, she didn’t use those strange abilities the Reincarnators had developed a dependence on, and right now, we’ve been able to nullify her warped support magic, so we’re only fighting by the laws of this world.

No matter how high her level is, or how abundant her battle experience, we’re pretty much the same. What’s more, since the Legendary weapons are on our side, the reincarnators and their followers are little more than extra luggage for her.

Motoyasu’s attack grazed the Goddess’s face.

A clean line of blood was drawn across it, and as the Bitch Goddess put her hand on it, she began shaking incessantly.

“I’ll kill you! No matter what happens, don’t think you’ll die painlessly!”

Her expression is that of the devil, but nothing but refreshing feelings are flowing up from within me.

That’s Witch’s main body. What’s more, she played with the world as her toy, and plunged many souls into despair.

If you think about it, the reincarnators were merely victims used by her until the end. They had no other purpose.

Though their actions did pose quite a few problems in themselves.

“What are you spacing out for!?” (Naofumi)

On my voice, Ren and Itsuki snap back to reality.

“Yeah, then I’ll be going ahead! 「Variable Messiah Max」!”

Changing to the Sword of X0, Ren lowered a blade of light on the Bitch Goddess.

While her movements were fast, by the power of my support magic and the barrier I used to seal her power, it’s not within a range where he’ll miss.

There’s also the saying battle experience speaks in actions, not words.

“Ku… die!” (Medea)

The Goddess brandishes her own sword at Ren.

“Your swordsmanship is way too friggin’ shabby!” (Ren)

Ren dodges the line drawn by her blade by a gap so small it made one doubt whether or not it had touched his skin. He stepped right in front of her.

「Meteor Sword Max」!

Just like that, he fires a point blank Meteor Sword, and all of the projectiles shot from it pierce her.

“GYAAAAAH!”

That really was an un-feminine cry.

But it’s a scream quite suiting for her.

I get the feeling Witch had similar death throes.

「Artemis Max」!

To support Ren, Itsuki pulled his bow back and fired a skill from his Bow of X0.

A single arrow drew a beautiful curve in the air before plunging itself into her chest.

The next moment, a large explosion surrounded her.

Oh… how flashy.

“Raphtalia-san, Motoyasu-san, Ren-san. Stand back!”

As he said that, the shape of Itsuki’s bow changed.

… Something like a gun, or a Bow… it had both a thread and a trigger.

Is it a weapon that only changes shape when a skill is unleashed…? It seems to be like the X0 Bow.

“Yes!” (Raphtalia)

“Understood!” (Motoyasu)

“Do it! Itsuki!” (Ren)

「Moonlight Buster Max」!

From the tip of his bow, a thick beam-like attack flew, and burned up the Bitch Goddess.

“GufaaAAAAAAAAAAH!”

Good grief, this Goddess doesn’t sound feminine at all.

But… she sure is tough.

Even after taking all their attacks, she isn’t damaged enough to make it impossible for her to continue fighting.

No, perhaps it’s better to say that she’s recovering her wounds the moment after they’re inflicted.

I feel my power as a god slowly declining.

“YOU BASTAAAARRDDDS!”

Oh? Has rage made her come at us for real?

Well, I can cover all her special attacks and endure them, though.

But the Bitch Goddess just started giving a ridiculing laugh again.

“Well then, so be it. I’ll leave it at this. There are plenty of worlds out there. Be as content as you will with your world's ephemeral peace.” (Medea)

I was wondering what she was planning… Is she putting on airs, and fleeing?

If we give an opening, she’s definitely going to kill us. Nothing good is going through her mind.

That Bitch Goddess is preparing to use Space Teleportation abilities.

But the wall that covers the world and the Legendary Weapons act as the lynchpin that binds her down. They don’t let anyone get past them.

“Unfortunately, this world’s been made to shoot you down, you know? There’s no way you’ll be able to run away!” (Naofumi)

“DAMMMMMIIIIIT! So you want to die that badly, do you all!?” (Medea)

Having learned she couldn’t run away, Her upturned eyes of conceit turned to ones full of contempt.

Just give it up already! I definitely won’t let you run.

“Master, can Firo fight too?” (Firo)

“Why are you being so reserved?” (Naofumi)

“I mean…” (Firo)

Firo looks at me with a troubled expression.

Right, she’s been quite anxious for a while now.

“When Oneechan was fighting, she was really fast, and Firo couldn’t keep up with her, and when Firo finally became able to see her movements, the spear person used his attack.” (Firo)

Ah… well Firo hates Motoyasu enough to flee to the other side of the planet for his sake.

“Anyways, everyone go at her with the intent to kill her. You know how to deal damage to her, right?” (Naofumi)

“Yeah!” (Firo)

Floating lightly, Firo begins attacking the Bitch Goddess with the Claw of X0.

“Um… 「Kaiser Nail Max」!” (Firo)

As Firo swings her claws at the Damn Goddess, the protrusions from it grew into long blades, and cut her from all angles.

“I’ll also go! 「Grand Smash Max」!”

Midori calls out to Kuu and Marin, before releasing a skill.

The Axe he hit into the ground sends a shockwave through it that smashes the Bitch.

Quite a few skills are coming out here.

It’s like a succession of finishing blows.

“Ku, Don’t get in the way! (Medea)

The Bitch Goddess slashed at those closest to her, Motoyasu and Firo, with her sword.

「Doppel Mirror Max」!

There, Kuu used a skill, and a mirror manifested right in front of the man and bird.

Oh? That’s a defensive skill… No, a counter skill.

The mirror shatters, and the fragments shoot into the Bitch’s body.

How convenient.

“GUHAAAAH!”

But immediately after that, the Bitch Goddess was cut by a sword identical to the one in her hand.

I see. It’s the sort of thing where what’s reflected in the mirror is reproduced…

That’s quite dangerous.

“High Class Covenant magic 『Meteor Fall』 activate!”

From the sky, meteorites…

“Think before you use that!”

Everyone takes refuge from the falling rocks.

Of course, the Goddess wasn’t one to take the attack upfront either.

Just like us, she tries to run.

「Dimension Whip Max」!

「KYUAAAAAAAA」!

『I can’t have you forgetting about us.』

「Rafu~」!

Taniko binds the Goddess’s feet with her whip, and Gaelion started breathing fire onto the Meteorites to increase their output. Fitoria changed to her tank carriage, and fired its cannon.

At the same time, Raph-chan started bombarding with his ship from above.

Right, I cast magic on everyone.

It’s not like it was only on Ren and the other legendary heroes.

I targeted my magic on everyone I recognized as an ally.

At the same time, Defense Link and Meteor Wall are also up.

The world is granting me power to slaughter this Goddess.

Well, from her point of view, I may be acting extremely unfair, but compared to all the things she’s perpetuated up until now, it’s on the pleasant side.

The fact that Trash’s arrived here means things have been cleaned up on his side.

“Did you deal with… your woman problem?” (Naofumi)

“… Yes.” (Trash)

“I see.” (Naofumi)

No matter the result, I left the Queen’s matter to Trash.

“I… truly am naught but sinful Trash! No matter what punishment Iwatani-dono gives me, I will not find regret in my decision!” (Trash)

Right… next to Trash, the Queen stood quietly.

I don’t see signs that she’s being controlled.

Should I just wrap this up as a miracle brought about by the Spirits?

Nah, that doesn’t seem fitting… could this be the fairy-tale ending where the Hero saves his beloved wife from crisis?

I’ll tease them about it later.

“While I was supposed to have departed from this world, I continued to cause trouble for the people. I am… also going to lend power for the World’s sake. With this life at stake!” (Queen)

“You shall not! Because I’ve lost so much, made so many mistakes, and seen so many things, I can say this. I will not permit you to use up that life of yours!” (Trash)

“Yeah, even if you don’t, me and Raphtalia will definitely do something about it. You just have to do whatever you can.” (Naofumi)

“Aultcray, Iwatani-sama… For someone who was merely used by the enemy…”

Trash stands in front of the Queen, and starts chanting magic.

“Mirellia, it’s at times like this that… you need a little magic!” (Trash)

Fast!

Even if he has my support magic, he was able to complete his magic much quicker than Marin.

“High Class Covenant magic 『Ice Comet』 Max! My wife… it’s your special… Watch me hit her with a synthesis of Fire and Ice!” (Trash)

“I won’t lose either!” (Melty)

Melty started playing an instrument that looked like a violin.

「Magic Amplification Max」!

A barrier-like thing is deployed, and the area is filled with highly concentrated magic.

This is… the world informs me.

It’s a double-edged skill that raises the potency of magic by several times for everyone.

Well, as long as I’m here, we won’t have any casualties among my comrades.

“You insolent rabble! Unhand me!”

The Bitch Goddess tries to sever the whip binding her legs.

As if I’d let that happen.

Before I could signal her to move, Raphtalia jumped into action.

「Gravity Hammer」!

A large gravity-magic-imbued hammer comes down on the Goddess from above.

The direct damage it inflicted wasn’t great, but it restricted her movement to as great an extent as possible.

“Gununu…”

Crushed by Raphtalia’s binding skill, the goddess is smashed into the floor.

But still, one step, two steps. She continues to walk forward to perpetrate her escape. But it’s too late.

The two giant meteorites hit her directly, and the area is covered in explosions.

Trash and Marin deploy magic barriers simultaneously, containing the explosive shockwave around her.

I also strengthen the Meteor Wall as not to have anyone injured.

With this, the Goddess should have taken major damage.

Those were magics chanted with The X0 weapons.

“___!!”

“As expected of the King of Wisdom…”

The Queen quietly whispers to herself.

Oh right, she’s supposedly head over heels for the man.

“Uuu…”

The Bitch Goddess, with her consciousness faint and tears streaming from her face, looks towards Trash.

“Why… why is Papa putting me through something like this?”

Uwah! She still thinks that’ll get through?

There’s a limit to not knowing when to give up.

“You are no daughter of mine! You dropped people into despair, and laughed at them with scorn. You’re just… a devil pretending to be of my own flesh and blood!” (Trash)

Trash directs strong words of rejection to The Bitch Goddess, who had changed her face to reflect Witch’s.

“Everyone! Attack at once! This is the moment of truth!” (Trash)

Trash doesn’t fall for her words in the slightest.

Even if they’re father and child, she’s long passed the limit to what could be forgiven.

It’ll be best for him if he can let out his feelings here.

“Damn! It’s too late for regrets!”

Around Trash, Melty, and Marin, the allied army participates in Choral Magic.

For the soldiers, approaching the Bitch is a bit too heavy a task.

They participate in an attack at her like this.

“Naofumi-san!” (Rishia)

“I’ve kept you waiting, Iwatani-dono!” (Female Knight)

Rishia and Female Knight ran over.

And…

“I have also… come!”

Having been freed from the goddess’s control, her body that was but a lump of muscle has returned to normal.

I see. So Rishia and Female Knight saved her.

This really is… an unnerving succession of miracles.

I’m being driven to shout out, ‘Is this supposed to be the last chapter of an axed manga or something!?’

No, I won’t say it, but…

“DIIIIIIIIE!”

With an angry look like that of the devil, the Goddess takes her shimmering blade, and swings it horizontally.

With so much force emanating from the edge of her sword, we… were not sent flying.

My Meteor Wall prevents that.

In the space before the next magic hit, Rishia and Female Knight ran at the Bitch Goddess.

「Brave Blade Mist Cross Max」!

A cross shaped gash emerges on the Goddess’s body, and to follow up, Rishia lunged forward.

「Dritte Slash! Throwing Max」!

She slashed at her, and after retreating a distance, her knife came flying at her.

“Hengen Musou Style Special Move: New Moon!”

From the Granny’s arm, a black sphere of Chi is shot.

The three’s attacks stop the Goddess’s legs.

“You keep emerging one after the other like flies! Do you really want to end my life so badly!?” (Medea)

The Bitch Goddess saves up power.

Originally, if she was at her full powered state, I don’t think it would take any time for her to activate an attack.

“Ku… How utterly annoying! I’ll blow away this petty power that binds me all at once!” (Medea)

She points her sword downwards, and uses power to try and purify my defensive membrans.

“I guess it’s time for the Oneesans to step in.” (Sadina)

“That’s right, Sadina-oneechan!” (Kiel)

“It would be troublesome if you were to forget me.” (Glass)

Sadina, Kiel and Glass came running they activate their skills.

「The Great White Whale’s Heroic Charge Max」!

When Sadina uses her skill, a giant whale made out of water manifests in the air, and crashes into the Bitch Goddess at the same instant Sadina threw her spear.

「Dark Soul Mist Dispersal Max」!

But even before Sadina’s attack could land, with erratic steps, Kielberus disappears, and materializes behind the Bitch Goddess. She slashes multiple times with her Scythe that emits a black aura.

「Kenbu Kyoku: Mu Max」!<ref>TL: Sword Dance of the Strongest: Null</ref>

Matching Kiel’s dancing movements, Glass swings her fan at the Goddess consecutively.

“Gu…uu… dammmit! Quit it already!”

The moment before Sadina’s attack landed, Glass and Kiel retreated.

Sea foam splashes onto me as her skill rained down on the goddess, and after giving off the sparkle of a X0 weapon, the harpoon returned to Sadina’s hand.

“Gu… without fail, you guys… even your souls will be tormented for eternity. I have no further need to care about what happens in the future. Everything, even my memories of this shitty world… I’ll erase them all.”

After all this smacking, it’s amazing that she’s still alive.

“High Class Covenant Magic 『Sunlight』 Max!”

Trash and Marin, as well as all of the soldiers participating in this fight, merge magic… It becomes a flare as brilliant as the sun, and hits the Bitch Goddess.

Well, originally, their allies would have been dragged into it as well, but because of my influence, they aren’t taking any damage.

And in order to ensure it hit, the other Heroes cast a few binding spells on her.

“Just how far will you insects go to tick me off!?”

Just where does her unwavering fighting spirit come from?

That’s the only point I give a high evaluation to. Witch was similar, though.

“Naofumi-sama.” (Raphtalia)

“Naofumi-sama.” (Atlas)

“Yeah.”

A half-transparent Atlas pops out of the Shield, and nods.

Raphtalia looks to me for her next action as well.

That’s right… I’ll have to decide our next move.

『Oh Spirits. Oh World. The Proxy of this world orders, and requests for power. I wish for a world without gods, and for that I exercise your power. Pillars that bind the world, power unto me』!

In Raphtalia’s hand, a stake made out of light appears, and she uses her hammer to drive it in.

“Single Shot Special! 「Infinity Bunker」!”

A heavy impact occurs as Raphtalia’s stake bores into the Bitch Goddess.

At the same time, a bright flash of light was sent out.

“GUAAAAAAAAAAAH!”

The light gets visibly stronger, and I can feel it through my skin that the Bitch Goddess’s power is dispersing.

With this… It would be nice if she were to die.

Raphtalia finishes her attack, and lands back by my side.

“Fu… fufu… for small fries, you did well coming this far.” (Medea)

… What a tough one she is.

“I’m just about sick of seeing all of your faces. Now let me brush away all your makeshift powers, and watch you as you wallow in regret, having even your souls burned away!” (Medea)

I feel the lynchpins I called down get pulled out, and the Goddess raises her speed even further.

The only ones who can keep up with her speed are Me, Raphtalia, and Atlas.

“I’m done. Now that you’ve made a fool of me to this extent, I have no need to hold back.” (Medea)

Hold back… for her to still display such leisure while being beaten to a pulp, I seriously question where this overflowing tenacity comes from.

I wonder just how much time it will take to defeat her.

But…

I break out into a smile.

The Bitch Goddess amasses power greater than ever before.

Her whole body shines, and a sinister magic manefests itself into wings on her back.

“Let me bring an end to all of this!” (Medea)

I hold my Shield out front, and prepare myself.

“Let’s see. 100% Deadly Aim, 100% Death, 『Infinity Destroyer』. All that awaits you all is death. The past, present, future, parallel worlds, divergent worlds, the law of cause and effect. Not a single thing in the world will be able to stop it; you will merely perish! Infinity, eternity, speed of light won’t be enough. No, go die already!”

I perceive her targets. It’s everybody here, and every chain binding her to this world.

And… the Laws of this world that preside over them.

She has enough power output to reduce them all to nothingness.

It’s completely different than any attack she’s displayed before.

It’s a single blow that will use up all of her being.

It’s power deserving of the title of God.

This absolute power even transcends time, and after she repeatedly condenses it, she releases it.

I couldn’t even see it before, but now I can follow it.

Red, and black.

Threads… each and every one links to death. They’re imbued with a concept to bring an end to all possibilities.

And those threads, just how many hundreds, thousands, millions… She has an amount there beyond my counting prowess.

The past, present, future, parallel worlds, divergent worlds, the law of cause and effect, an attack to rob all of those away from me.

That attack…

“… I was waiting for it!” (<ref>Lord Geno… I mean </ref>Naofumi)

I… deploy my powers as a God, and from the Bitch Goddess’s conceptual attack, I protect everyone. I take it all into myself.

The threads of death entangle around me, and send me through all time, all worlds, all possibilities…

“Aha, ahahahaha. Who are you trying to protect? With this, you’re dead. And with the next shot, it’ll be my win.” (Medea)

“Sorry, there won’t be a next one.” (Naofumi)

The Shield absorbs all of the Bitch Goddesses Infinity Destroyer, or whatever she called it, and condenses it into a single point.

“I’ve had enough of your childish exchange. As a God Killer, I’ll show you the greatest of counterattacks.” (Naofumi)

This attack doesn’t have a name.

But… In order to wait for her to use her skill, I had Raphtalia and the others work together.

There’s wars of attrition, even in a battle between Gods.

But if two beings who won’t die combat each other, then when will they reach an agreement… or when will they find an end?

Yes, in the end, one side is the loser.

To childish logic like that… I reached a single conclusion.

“Atlas.” (Naofumi)

“Yes, Naofumi-sama.” (Atlas)

“Raphtalia.” (Naofumi)

“Yes, with this, it’s over.” (Raphtalia)

I nodded.

An end will come to everything

「– Positive Feedback Reflection」!

I changed the nature of the interweaving threads of death.

The red and the black change to green and white.

And I redirect them in the direction of the single person trying to destroy everything.

The altered power is amplified several times, and sent right back.

“You just sent back my Infinity Destroyer as is? How unfortunate. There’s no way the attack I used myself would have any effect on myself!” (Medea)

“Were you not listening? I’m sure I included a positive feedback in there. I amplified your power, and sent it back.” (Naofumi)

“Gu…” (Medea)

The conceptual attack flies towards her.

Ironically, it’s the same scene as when I hit back Witch’s magic on Cal Mira.

While the firepower is completely different this time, the essence is the same.

In the end, the trivial battles between me and this woman are something like this.

“This cannot be! But with an attack of this level, I won’t even get a scratch, and I can dodge.” (Witch)

“Hey, are you getting forgetful about your own attacks? Your attack was 100% Deadly Aim, 100% Death. Past, present, future, parallel worlds, divergent worlds, the law of cause and effect. Not a single thing in the world will be able to stop it; you will merely perish! Infinity, eternity, speed of light won’t be enough, wasn’t it?” (Naofumi)

“Hmph. I have the ability to avoid such an attack, so there’s no way it–” (Medea)

“Then try it. I don’t plan to join you in your childish dialogue.” (Naofumi)

“Even if you defeat me, the true incarnation of me is still in the outside world, so–” (Medea)

“Forgetting things again? Parallel worlds, divergent worlds, the law of cause and effect. Not a single thing in the world will be able to stop it, you said. All fragments and the main body will be killed at once, of course. The attack you launched against everything… wasn’t it supposed to invite absolute death?” (Naofumi)

“Something like that won’t work on–” (Medea)

“100% Deadly Aim, 100% Death, right? What’s more, I added on Positive feedback. It’s your attack, and not mine. If you can dodge it, then show me the results. Well, that only goes if you survive it.” (Naofumi)

Justice Punch! Barrier! Justice Punch can go through barriers! This is a Barrier that Justice Punch can’t go through! Then Justice Punch that can go through the barrier that Justice Punch can’t…

It’s like that sort of endless dialogue.

I’m not going to keep her company for that.

It’s just that there’s a definite result in this one.

Will it work? Will it not? That’s it.

“Ku, my power has the ability to render an attack like this usele–”

“Do whatever you want. And if you manage to withstand it, I’ll play with you.” (Naofumi)

“Gu… an even more powerful infinite energy is… kuaaaaa…”

The Bitch Goddess’s scream echoes.

When her words entered my ears, I remembered something.

“… Ah, right. Witch, you kept thinking the Hero of the Shield was weak, and that he had fallen behind in Strengthening Methods, so let me tell you.”

She’s not in a position where she can hear me, but I turn my back to her and continue speaking.

“The Hero of the Shield’s Strengthening Method is trusting people… It’s the earning of their trust.”

When you think about it, it’s self-evident.

For the Hero who can do nothing but protect others, he has to depend on others to live.

He believes in those that fight by his side, and they believe in him as well.

Like that, the Hero of the Shield finally gets stronger.

And even going about their lives without knowing it, this method was transferred to Ren, Motoyasu, and Itsuki as well.

To hate someone, to wound someone… for us, who continued to take on meaningless quarrels with one another, it may sound presumptuous.

But that’s why we can believe in those by our side.

Raphtalia and Atlas, and everyone’s gaze.

They give the Shield its power.

From now on, I’ll probably still be tricked and betrayed by others.

And when that comes, perhaps I’ll be driven by fear to hurt others.

But now, in this moment… I feel that my heart that trusts others is real.

And the fact that I can think this is only because I was hurt a lot, and had those wounds healed.

On that day, at that time—I was alone in the world… Because Raphtalia believed in me, I could get all the way here.

“If you have even the slightest understanding of that, then you probably won’t die here.”

Well, I don’t think she can do that, though.

“As… as if something as stupid as that could— sto, GYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!”

Eventually, the Bitch Goddess started a battle with her own power… I wonder just how fast time has been sped up.

And… It was the attack she had made herself, and from my amplification, it should usher in death. In all times. In Parallel, and divergent worlds. Even the law of Cause and Effect won’t be able to affect it, and all that was left for her was to perish.

The remains of her enormous power flowed into me, and through using it for the disappearing world, I used it all up.

“Fuu…”

“So it’s finally over.”

Raphtalia said as such.

“That’s right.”

Atlas responded with a slight feeling of amazement.

I mean, she’s justified.

After playing out this farce, in the end, she fell by her own hand.

I’m sick to death of her stupidity, and her childish ways of attacking.

But I know there are many out there who would do things like her.

She was merely the tip of the iceberg.

“Even so, when I first got to this world, I thought I would partake in a glorious story of adventure… or something stupid like that, but I wonder how things turned out like this.” (Naofumi)

“So you were thinking things like that?” (Raphtalia)

“No, I mean when I had just gotten summoned here, you know.” (Naofumi)

“Naofumi-sama is always glorious, be it now or back then.” (Atlas)

“No, that’s kinda undesirable in itself…” (Naofumi)

We exchanged such idle banter as we stop the accelerated state, and return time to original rate of the people here.

“D-did you do it?”

“Yeah, but that phrasing raises a ‘Final Form’ Flag, so please don’t.” (Naofumi)

Those were the words I returned when Ren stepped forward as representative of the rest.

I don’t ever want to fight something like that again.

Well, when they came to it, the Bitch Goddess was gone. I can understand their surprise.

While she was supposed to be erased from the Laws of the World, the power she left behind made her remain in everyone’s memories.

The Lynchpin had worked from the start, and most of it still remained.

Or else perhaps my own existence would vanish.

Along with the worlds’ legend of the four heroes.

“That Bitch Goddess disappeared without leaving anything behind. It’s our… victory.” (Naofumi)

On my declaration, I hear cheers of joy.

The people smile and let loose tears of joy, as they raise their voices.

And the Spirits sparkled like stars, offering us their blessing.

“UWOOOOOOOOOOOOOH!”

An oppressing presence had left the world.

Perhaps all life on this world had sensed it.

Our long battle ended, and all the lifeforms in the world looked forward to a brighter tomorrow.

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==The End==

“Ku…”

I heard the Bitch Goddess raise an annoyed voice.

Well, she’s pretty much done for, but I don’t know what sort of thing she plans on doing.

I don’t have a reason to hold back, so let’s fight for real now.

“Well? Unfair power, was it? Why couldn’t you take it away, I wonder?”

The dumbfounded reincarnators and their followers glare at me.

It seems there isn’t anyone with a special power effective enough to turn around this situation.

If they could, their abilities would have to be ranked god class.

“This is…”

The various reincarnators exchange glances with their comrades and each other, before nodding.

And they idiotically show their backs, and begin to run away.

“Ah…”

Seeing the pitiful backs of those retreating, many of the others give up.

But to protect them, the enemy soldiers block the path.

They take up formation, and even though they know they can’t win, they resolve themselves to fight. They’re much more capable than those guys, are they not?

Is what I thought, but they’re acting strange.

In my eyes… should I call it their life force or something?

I saw them burning that up as they prepared to risk their lives to attack.

Thinking about it, there are People of Soul in the enemy forces, like Glass.

Could they have been preparing for this day, and using a last resort?

“Until the Heroes return, we shall stake our lives, and stop you!”

“Yeah!”

It seems that they’re made up of people with blind obedience, of those the Goddess personally made into her own playing pieces.

What’s more, the Queen is in the rear.

Like this, we’ll have to give chase.

At this rate, me and Raphtalia would be fine chasing alone, but… that would be boorish.

“We’re chasing them!”

On my words, everyone nods.

High Level Group Covenant Magic starts to rain down on us.

Through the Defense Link and Meteor Wall, we didn’t have any casualties, but if I wasn’t there, it would be dangerous.

It appears the Queen still wishes to fight us.

… No, she’s trying to buy time by stalling us.

“Trash.” (Naofumi)

“… Yes.” (Trash)

“She’s your woman. Go out and get her. We’ll breach the enemy forces, so the rest is up to you.” (Naofumi)

“…”

He clenched his fist strongly, and nodded.

Next to him stood Melty.

“Leave it to me, Naofumi.” (Melty)

“Sure.” (Naofumi)

“Firo-chan, go with Naofumi.” (Melty)

“Okay.” (Firo)

Me and Firo nod.

We go off to talk to Sadina, Kiel, and Glass.

“Onee-san will protect everyone here. Naofumi-chan, it’s up to you.” (Sadina)

“Raphtalia-chan, do your best with Niichan!” (Kiel)

“The people of my world have caused you trouble. Let me give it my best effort.” (Glass)

The enemy’s People of Soul suddenly got stronger.

As their representative, Glass offers an apology.

“Glass, do you know what the enemy’s doing?” (Naofumi)

“Probably… they activated the last resort of the People of Soul. Without thinking of the consequences, they use all their stored up energy in a single moment, and obtain a sudden frenzy of power. A forbidden move… it is. This ability also has a synergistic effect. When a number of People of Soul use it on the battlefield, the surrounding humans and Demi-Humans, even the Jewel People will experience a similar rise in power.” (Glass)

So it’s an attack in desperation.

It’s not like such skills don’t exist inside Net Games.

Those ones that make you invincible for a certain amount of time, but kill you once the time limit runs out.

Those guys… without any thought, they just want to eliminate the Heroes.

“I see… Trash. You’ll be fine, right?” (Naofumi)

“Yes. I swear it on my name as the King of Wisdom. I’ll show you an ending to this war.” (Trash)

“… Got it. It’s all yours.” (Naofumi)

I leave the battlefield to Trash, Melty, Sadina, Kiel, and Glass, and carried out my breach of their forces.

Well, I just took on the magic and weapons that came at me like rain, and proceeded forward.

“Rafu~!”

“Kue~!”

『Well, well, well. For me to be placed on the support role in the end… I’ll leave it to you.』

Raph-chan, Fitoria, and Gaelion push back the enemy forces to support us.

Similarly, Taniko, Rat and Mii-kun, and the other villagers fight as well.

The enemies held back through the Meteor Wall take their attacks.

But…

“Acho!”

A single person directed a powerful blow to my Wall.

“I won’t let you proceed any further!”

… The Granny.

The Hengen Musou Granny stood in our way.

Hostile intent dwells in her eyes, and her body has been forcefully strengthened with magic. It’s like she’s forcibly sucking in the power of the land to raise her own abilities. Her muscles have swelled to a disgusting level.

What’s more, there are even signs showing her body’s been modified…

I feel her soul calling out to me.

She’s telling me that, in the depths of her heart, she truly does not want to fight.

She’s praying for me to stop her.

“Naofumi-san!” (Rishia)

“Iwatani-dono.” (Female Knight)

Rishia and Female Knight stand in front of her, and declare:

“Leave this to us.”

“Are you sure?” (Naofumi)

“Yes. We have learned much from master. It’s time for us… to show her that strength!”

“Rishia-san…” (Itsuki)

“Itsuki-sama, this is the one thing I will not step down on. Please, for the world’s sake, move forward.” (Rishia)

“Understood. Rishia-san, you definitely have to return alive.” (Itsuki)

“Ren, I too will stay here. I leave the rest to you.” (Female Knight)

“Got it. Eclaire, take care of your master.” (Ren)

It would be easy for Raphtalia to stop the granny here.

But I recognize that that way is no good.

It’s because it’s Rishia and Female Knight, that she has a chance of opening up… the Spirits are telling me that.

“Then… let’s go!”

“DERYAAAAAAH!”

As I step forward, Rishia and Female Knight begin their assault on the Granny.

They take on the modified and controlled old woman.

I use my power to confirm their battle as I head towards the enemy.

“Acho!”

Her muscles swell, and she uses the essence of Hengen Musou to attack.

By the Bitch Goddess’s twisted support magic, she displays enough strength to even overwhelm a vassal Hero.

It’s because I’m using my Defense Link on them that they can continue to fight, but if it were a normal battle, I’m sure they would have lost by now.

Thinking back, Hengen Musou was a style created for the weak to triumph over the strong, and for the strong to take down those even stronger than them.

It may look contradictory at a glance, but as long as you keep looking up, there is no end.

It’s a style for the weak to rise to the top.

“GUAAAAA!”

Female Knight is send dancing in the air like a worn down rag. She falls to the ground.

“Not yet!”

But she immediately rose, and continued to fight.

Because of my protection, she doesn’t receive any major damage.

But when she’s sent flying, the Granny sends Chi through her body, breaching defense, and increasing their fatigue.

Granny… as an ally, she pounded various styles into various people, but when she appears as an enemy, she’s this fearsome.

“DEEEEEEEEI!”

Rishia changes her projectile to a knife capable of close quarter combat, and starts slashing at her.

「Dritte Slash Throwing」!

Right after she slashes, the projectile leaves her hand, and flies towards the Granny’s face.

“So this is your level!? Hengen Musou Style Mangetsu!”

She grabs the weapon Rishia threw, amasses Chi in her other hand, and concentrates it into a large ball before throwing it at Rishia.

… This is turning into a fight that transcends dimensions, dude.

The swelling of the Granny’s muscles, and the way she fights reminds me of a fighter from an anime I watched a long time ago.

A monster known as the legendary warrior.

She even uses the concept of Chi.

“Kaha…”

Rishia took the brunt of the ball of Chi the Granny threw, and after flying in the air, she collapsed.

“Not… yet.” (Rishia)

“That’s right, Rishia! If we don’t stop Master, who will!?” (Female Knight)

“Yes… we have yet to give anything back to her. The power eating into her and controlling her may be great, but… the Hengen Musou Style is…” (Rishia)

There for the weak to defeat the strong… a style that realizes the impossible!” (Female Knight)

Female Knight holds her sword out front, and uses a skill.

「Brave Blade Mist Cross Ten」!

On the Granny’s body, a gash in the shape of a cross forms. At the same time, Rishia…

「Mjolnir X」!

A skill that governs thunder. A Skill unbelievably close to Raphtalia’s own Thor Hammer… Both girls infused as much Chi as they could, and released their attacks.<ref>TL: Due to a flaw in its make, Mjolnir ended up with a handle too short to be practical. As such, it was often thrown by the god.</ref>

“Gyaaaaa!”

The skills infused with the two’s feelings flew at the Granny.

The granny is burned black and falls to her knees, but she immediately rises once more.

“You two aren’t bad… but there’s still much for you to learn!”

“Ku…” (Female Knight)

“Eclaire-san, did you notice?” (Rishia)

“Yeah, when I put in all of my Chi.” (Female Knight)

Rishia and Female Knight looked at each other, and nodded.

“I will not fall. Naofumi-san told me never to give up, and I resolved myself. In love, and in dreams, in all of them, I will never give up.” (Rishia)

“I will find the path to the Justice I believe in. If, for that, I must face things as irrational as this, as long as there’s a chance for me to break down the irrationality of this world, I will put everything on the line without regrets!” (Female Knight)

Defense link doesn’t come with the function to restore their lost energy, or recover fatigue.

If they look to me for help, I’ll go there immediately.

But… looking at the two of them, this just sounds rude.

Their weapons shine in response to their wills.

“Hengen Musou Style Special Skill—“

The three’s Hengen Musou battle began to reach its climax.

–

I think about twenty minutes have passed since then.

We mow down the enemy troops gathering around us, and run towards the very back, the place where the Bitch of a Goddess is waiting.

The reincarnators are desperately running away.

Even if they may be unarmed, the fact that we’re taking down everything in our way made them want to create some distance.

Just how large is the enemy army?

No, it’s not as if I didn’t see them before.

I could probably just fly over them, but then it would take a while for Ren, Motoyasu, and Itsuki to catch up.

I confirm Rishia with my power again.

The explosions from behind me haven’t been stopping for a while.

It’s good that those annoying reincarnators aren’t there, but perhaps as a compensation for their loss, the enemy soldier’s attacks have become fiercer.

On the front-most lines of both armies, Trash and the Queen, as well as those around them gathered, for a clash of leaders.

The Queen’s side has lost most of their aces. So at the very least, to take down the enemy leader, the very last ace, the Queen, stepped forward. That’s how it was.

“Mirellia…”

Trash calls out to the Queen, who’s using a fan to cover her mouth. Her eyes look dead.

“Father…” (Melty)

Next to him, Melty strums at her instrument, and activates a skill.

“Melty, everyone else. I apologize, but… this is my battle. For a little while, I would like you to grant me the permission to speak with Mirellia.” (Trash)

Everyone around him looked worried, but they believe in their Great King of Wisdom, and nod.

“… This is the final battle. Whether my army triumphs, or yours comes out victorious… no, perhaps our loss has already been decided.” (Queen)

The controlled Queen offers some words to Trash.

Trash grips the Cane strongly.

The Queen begins forming a magic spell.

The fan in her hand gave off a dubious light. I’ll bet that just in case something like this happened, the damn goddess hid something inside of it.

A ray of light flies out of the center of the fan, and pierces Trash’s shoulder.

“Ugu…” (Trash)

「All Dreifach Freezeflare」!

From both of her hands, the Queen produces fire and ice. A large sphere of magic was formed in the air.

If that were to fall, it would fill the area with frozen air, a realm of absolute zero, and with heat rivalling the sun, so great even bones wouldn’t be left behind.

“Now what are you doing? Is that all your strength is, King of Wisdom!?” (Queen)

Trash holds his shoulder as he quickly hides Melty behind him, and chants magic while crying out.

“U-uwwwwwoooooooooooaaaah! (Trash)”

Trash’s Cane started to glow.

Before I could confirm the result of that battle…

“Goddess! I beg of you, please grant new powers unto us! Power to kill them all; Power to bring about a miracle! The strongest power!”

The Reincarnators reached the damn goddess at their base at the very back. She had her legs crossed in something like a shrine.

He came all the way here to ask for more power? Man the hell up, man.

Without thinking, his party members also start offering up their prayers.

This is the end… of someone who does nothing but receive powers from others.

I must be careful so I don’t drown in my own power.

“…”

She put her hand on her fist, and moves her eyebrows as if to say, ‘this looks fun’. The cross-legged Goddess took a single Glance at the Reincarnator before her.

“Okay.” (Medea)

“Praise the Goddess!”

The reincarnated individuals’ expressions turn bright, as they turn around, and glare at us.

“Now, Goddess! Bestow new powers unto us.”

“Yeah… you’ve done enough. Rest peacefully already.” (Medea)

As the Bitch Goddess declared that, Lightning rained down on the Reincarnator, and his comrades. It rained down all over the battlefield.

“GYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! W-why!?”

“You guys were way too pitiful, so I thought it was time to end the games. Well, I guess I’ll have a little bit more fun first.” (Medea)

“T-this can’t –”

“That. That face: That’s the face I wanted to see. Ahahahahaha!” (Medea)

In despair, while being burnt to cinders by the heavenly lightning, the reincarnators and their comrades direct a look of absolute hopelessness towards the Goddess.

Right… the Bitch Goddess killed them herself. That was the scene she showed us.

There was no instant death.

The pain of their bodies crumbling to pieces. Fear. Despair. Regret. She made a show of all of them.

The expression of those betrayed by those they trusted. Their thoughts… Seeing all of them, the Goddess of all Bitches held a pleasant expression, and let out a ridiculing laugh.

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Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari:Web Chapter 371

2015-07-05T20:00:22Z

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We were locked in a stare-down with the enemy for five minutes.

Military formations kept shuffling round on both sides.

I have no idea how many times the Queen and Trash are going to try and read each other’s plans.

I bring up my Status Magic.

The area’s terrain and personnel make me slightly confused as I follow the changes again and again.

I’ve never personally experienced Trash’s ressourcefulness in war.

No, I did participate in that war, but I was sent to eliminate the enemy leader, so I worked separately. So in truth, I’ve never come to know it.

“Fortify the left flank! The Right as well… Center disperse!”

After these changes repeated countless times, Trash proclaimed something, and I stepped forward.

“Iwatani-dono and the others, begin your assault!”

I follow the orders, and took the front.

And at the same time, I became speechless.

A mean large scale meteor magic fell and exploded on the enemy army.

I had wondered if it was going to go well, and went forth thinking failure as a possibility, but I’m surprised it actually hit the enemy so easily.

The Queen’s incompetence… no, that’s not it. It’s the competence of the ones casting the covenant magic.

Originally, covenant magic had meaning through gathering the magic of multiple people in one place. The output directly correlates to the amount of magic gathered.

But Trash deployed his magic corps all over the place, and while divided, they still managed to complete the preparations for it. I’d call it a drastic move.

I can understand things like this due to my new sensitivity to magic.

Honestly, I can only call it madness.

You don’t know where it will fall, and you can’t guarantee the output, yet he used that magic with definite accuracy, timing, and output.

The guys from Silt Welt did say you can’t predict what will happen while fighting Trash, but I guess they were right.

He probably timed it so even the Queen was unable to predict it.

No… she actually did.

That’s why she changed her formation time and time again.

And in their battle of reading each other, Trash came out on top. Will these surprise attacks keep unfolding over the battlefield?

“UWAAAAAAAAAH!”

I see the enemy troops getting blown away.

I activate Defense Link and Meteor Wall as we begin our assault on the enemy.

“E-everyone, don’t forget we have the Goddess’s protection!”

A non-reincarnator is giving orders to the army. He’s entrusting his protection to the divine.

As usual, it seems the Bitch Goddess has used some support Magic. The worn-down soldiers scattered on the ground start rising like Zombies, and their wounds begin to visibly close.

They’re even laughing about how they feel no pain. It’s unnerving.

To counter attack our meteorites, they also cast meteorite magic, and magma begins to gush out from the ground.

“I’ve read your hand!”

When the troops take on Trash’s ordered formation, they splendidly dodge the falling rocks and magma.

Just who are you, Trash!

“Iwatani-dono, it’s about time for the Enemy commanders to show themselves! I’ll leave it to you!”

As Trash shouted out, I sensed a presence.

“There!” (Naofumi)

I activate Magic Cruising to float in the air, and hold up my Shield.

And immediately following, the guy with the katana suddenly appeared, and unleashed a skill.

“「Sky Running Crescent Moon」! What–”

A sharp blade of air appears, and approaches me in a shape like that of the moon as it tries to mutilate me.

As I stop that blade, a light metallic sound rings out.

The reincarnator loses his voice.

“Could it be…”

Is this the first time these guys are seeing Trash’s seriousness?

No, I don’t think that’s it.

I’ll bet he’s surprised at how easily I withstood his attack.

Or else, he wouldn’t have tried a surprise attack like this against Trash’s army.

“I’m not letting you run, you know.” (Naofumi)

I grab the reincarnator’s katana, and concentrate my mind.

At that time, the magic Trash had been preparing in the rear collided with him and those around him.

「All Revelation Down X」!

Itsuki follows his orders, and uses his ability decreasing magic.

At the same time, I began casting… some magic of my own.

I interfere with Itsuki’s magic, and change its scope and target.

And emerald light follows the enemy, as it spreads over their forces.

The essence of war is to strengthen your forces, and weaken your enemy’s.

I shorten the incantation as much as possible, to make it faster than a single breath. And I use the strongest support magic I can outside of the scope of her suspecting anything.

「All Revelation Aura EX」!

The magic is transmitted to the soldiers through the Defense Link.

For all my allies on the battlefield, support magic activates.

Because of that, the forces the Bitch Goddess strengthened through magic can be combatted through direct methods.

In order to nullify our magic, a cheat ability mixed with magic begins to rain down.

“Ren, Itsuki, Fohl, Glass! Go stop the caster!” (Naofumi)

“Got it! What about you, Naofumi!?” (Ren)

“Me? I’ll stop this one, and…”

Against the endlessly raining nullification magic, I chant a single skill.

「De Dispel Parry」!

… The skill redirected the attack meant to nullify our supports.

Originally, Dispel Parry was a skill to protect individual units, but I tweaked a bit.

Meaning…

“Wha- Their movements aren’t getting any slower, you say!?”

Those reincarnators are shocked.

Right… I rendered their nullifications attacks null.

Of course, that’s within the rules the Bitch Goddess set.

Well, she’s just playing.

If it’s just this much, I don’t think she’ll get serious.

“Good! Let’s proceed as Naofumi said!” (Ren)

“Yeah!”

Ren and the others run past me.

The effects of Defense Link don’t cut off.

While it originally had an effect time, I can make that optional and control it.

In all honesty, I can probably keep it active eternally.

Just like yesterday, even when they’re attacked with killing blows, they take absolutely no damage.

“W-what’s with these people! Even if I attack them, they don’t even dodge!”

“It’s a cheat! These guys are playing unfair! You cowards!”

I don’t want to hear that from you! Is what I want to say.

The fact doesn’t change that they’re abusing their own cheat powers even now.

“Now then…” (Naofumi)

“Just how long are you going to hold that!? Let me go!”

“Why should I?” (Naofumi)

The guy with the Katana started shouting at me.

He must be pissed that things aren’t going his way.

I get quite a relieved expression when I see guys like this making this sort of face.

“Die!”

Perhaps they sensed something off, but a guy with a harpoon, and the one with the scythe stabbed at me with their weapons.

What’s more, behind them is one with an instrument in hand, and in the sky is a ship… Ah, I think they used a transport skill to get down here together.

Perfect.

“Atlas!” (Naofumi)

“Yes!” (Atlas)

From the Shield, Atlas answers to my voice.

She touches the Katana, and I match my consciousness with the Spirit’s.

『Ple… he… lp… me…』

Having been bound by a strange power, it was being made use of forcibly. I hear the voice of the otherworldly spirit.

Yeah, I’ll help you right away.

Originally, the Spirits that dwell in the weapons are the manifestation of the will to protect the world. In order to protect their own worlds, they oppose the spirits of others.

But right now, the worlds have become one.

Even if they’re from another world, we’re not enemies for them to oppose.

And the foundations of these vassal weapons, the four holy weapons of that world have mostly been lost already.

No… perhaps they’re out there somewhere, and are merely sealed.

I use this vassal as an intermediary to link to them.

… It seems that the four legendary spirits were able to escape their control.

But they no longer have the power left to fight.

“You hate being controlled regardless of your own will, right? I’ll definitely let you free.” (Naofumi)

I… gently talk to the Spirit.

“Sacred Weapon Spirits of another world… please listen to my words. And please lend us your power.” (Atlas)

The Spirit of the Shield and Atlas try to call out to them.

Through me, I restore some power to them, and they answer.

Right now, I was able to link to all the Spirits fighting on this battlefield.

“Now is the time. Let’s help Iwatani-dono, and show the power we’ve attained! 「Kenbu Mu: Zetsukage Ten」!”<ref>TL: Sword Dance of Nothingness: Severed Shadows Ten</ref>

In the middle of battle… Glass converted her power to match the sacred weapons of this world, and with a fan made of magic, the size of a sword, she blew away the enemies surrounding her.

Its output was much greater than she’s displayed up ‘til now.

From the start, she possessed monstrous power, and was of a race that specialized in short, decisive battles, and she used her skill at full power.

“Guaaaah–”

The Reincarnator’s party members and comrades that were gathered around her, as well as the army soldiers were sent away without leaving a trace.

The Reincarnators called out their names frantically, but that’s not my problem.

“I definitely won’t forgive you! I’ll kill you without holding back!”

“Sorry, but for you guys, that’s impossible.” (Naofumi)

I proclaimed, after finishing the negotiations with the enemy’s vassal weapon.

Honestly, I didn’t think I would succeed.

But… it seems I’ll be able to manage with just the power of the spirits.

It seems the Bitch Goddess didn’t really care too much about it.

Countermeasures… it’s not like I didn’t have any, but from what I can see, I don’t think the Bitch Goddess ever thought they would be released, so she was too soft.

“… In place of the Spirits who’re supposed to lead you, The Hero of the Shield and his spirits shalt command. Lend us power. Vassals, break off these foolish restraints, and lend your powers to us!”

As I called out, the Katana, Instrument, Harpoon, Scythe, and Ship changed to balls of light, and separated from their wielders. Other balls also came from them.

“Wha—”

And just as they began to let out voices of surprise, the vassals began flying towards our army.

Right… That was Atlas’s proposal. I wanted to test whether or not I could indirectly cut their forces.

I activated the Spirits, and released them from the Goddess’s curses. I stole their weapons.

First, I used the enemy’s vassal to access their world’s sacred weapons, and asked if they were okay with joint ownership.

But Glass’s weapon had already sensed the situation, and severed its link, so I could only directly hack through the enemy’s weapons.

In order to prevent interference, the Goddess put up quite a solid firewall, but it wasn’t really anything special to me.

Well, there was the danger that I would be noticed.

But I think this will greatly alter the situation.

“No! I don’t want to be a Hero!”

I heard Melty’s voice echoing from the back lines.

“Wah, Mel-chan, now you’re just like Firo. Mel-chan is good at playing instruments, so Firo will sing with you~.” (Firo)

“Hoh… Now Melty has become a Hero like me. Let us overcome this crisis together.” (Trash)

“Uu…”

She let out quite a defeated voice.

So Melty is the Hero of the Instrument.

She was the second princess of Melromark, and current Queen, and now she’s obtained a Heroic title… Her deskwork will increase, now.

Even so, when I was wondering how one was supposed to fight with an instrument, I began hearing music from the back lines.

「The Hero’s Melody Ten」!

That’s quite a nice sound.

Melty… so she was able to play something so refined.

In the past, when Firo was earning through her singing, she did act as her manager.

And wait, I guess even if she’s like that, she was a princess. She should be able to play an instrument or two.

As I was thinking that, my Status started to jump.

Oh, so it’s a support skill. What’s more, it even stacks over the magic.

“Firo will try hard~!” (Firo)

“I’ll also put in a little effort!” (Trash)

Firo and Trash first long ranged skills from the back to the front.

Ah, by the way, the vassals I released this time have all been converted through my Shield.

Right now, the Heroes they select to wield them should have a list of easy ways to use them floating in their field of vision.

「Lightning Dragon Ten」!

A pillar of light large enough to pierce the heavens extended onto the battlefield.

“Yay! This weapon is easy to use. How nice~.”

The Hero of the Harpoon, Sadina, began doing something that looked like swimming through the air, as she rampaged across the battlefield.

She was already monstrously strong from the start.

With the Hero stat bonuses, she becomes less and less human.

She’s probably… stronger than Firo.

「Stardust Blade Ten」!

As I thought, Female Knight was selected by the Katana..

“UWAAAAAAAAAH–”

Just as the name implied, a shooting star… is it a subtype of Meteor Sword?

Together with Ren, she starts massacring the Reincarnators’ companions.

“Fumu… It’s a bit different than my short sword, but I’ll manage.” (Female Knight)

“Eclaire, are you alright?” (Ren)

“Yeah, but I specialize in thrusts. Swords like these aren’t my specialty.” (Female Knight)

“You should be fine. Thrusts are within a Katana’s range.” (Ren)

“… I guess you’re right. 「Triple Strike Ten」!” (Female Knight)

The Triple Strike skill activated to meet the new soldiers approaching them.

She was always quite fast, but I feel she’s gotten even faster.

That Stardust Blade she shot earlier was almost exactly Ren’s Meteor Sword.

I guess they’re similar weapons.

“Midori, now even we’ve been selected by the weapons, so don’t think you’re so special anymore!”

“I-I know!”

“Then let’s go!”

The other two of Motoyasu’s flock were also selected by weapons, it seems.

From what I can see, it’s a mirror, and a book.

Kuu was the mirror, Marin the book.

What sort of attack is that? Is what I was thinking, but they immediately started to fight.

… Kuu chucked the mirror at her enemy, and spit up a highly compressed breath attack, while Marin opened the book, and began chanting magic.

The mirror reflected Kuu’s breath, hitting enemies from unexpected positions.

It seems Marin’s book was something like Trash’s Cane, And she started chanting Group Covenant magic alone.

Trash matches her… wait, so both of them can do that.

「High Class Group Covenant Magic 『Judgement』 X, Ten」!

Lightning surged around the area, and a enemies in a radius of thirty meters were blown away.

“Rafu~.”

“Kuee!”

『Fumu… I can’t see anything besides our own victory.』

It appears that the Ship has chosen Raph-chan.

Why? No… not that it matters.

Standing on the bow of the ship with his arms crossed, Raph-chan let out a loud cry as he unleashed it onto the battlefield.

Fitoria… put her carriage out front, and changed it to something like a steam roller. She started running over her enemies. Quite a vicious attack.

Well, she usually uses her carriage as artillery.

Gaelion and Taniko work together to release breaths and skills from a high altitude, and the battle’s becoming quite one-sided.

Next is… the Scythe flew over to Kiel.

With her three heads, she skillfully maneuvered one of them to hold it in its mouth.

“Ku… you coward! How dare you steal weapons from us! You unfair bastard! You guys only exist in order to get beaten by us!”

Just how far ingrained is his sense that this is a game?

No, he’s a coward who found joy in outwitting others, and suppressing them with overwhelming power.

Now that we’ve come all the way here, I doubt there’s anyone who can stop us.

I’ll bet Trash had quite a few plans under his belt, but are they unnecessary?

No..

“Everyone… you cannot lose your calm.” (Medea)

Black lightning rained down on all of the Sacred and Vassal Weapon Holders.

My body stiffens.

That Bitch Goddess, I’ve heard about it, but whenever her side gets into a pinch, she interrupts the battle from afar.

“For using an unfair ability to steal the weapons of my people, that I will not forgive. Now, please return to your original wielders. And inflict divine punishment on those who would use such vile powers.” (Medea)

“Ku… my power is…”

Ren moans.

All the weapons arbitrarily rise up.

Judging from the flow of power, she’s forcefully trying to steal them.

Now then… what should I do?

It’s possible to block it, but I’lll have to cross the limits of a Hero.

Since Raphtalia isn’t here yet, I can’t go about showing my hand so easily.

“Naofumi!” (Ren)

“Don’t go relying on others so easily! Trust in your own Spirit.” (Naofumi)

“Got it!” (Ren)

Ren and Itsuki follow my words, and grasp their weapons tightly.

That goes for all those that were selected…

The Holy Weapons and Vassals move not a single inch from the Goddess’s voice.

“You people are cheating. Please come and become my power. Leave these cowards.” (Medea)

My Shield isn’t actually affected in the slightest, though.

Well, I guess its Spirit’s power is just too strong.

“Guaaa…”

As they were resisting, the lightning increased in strength.

… The Spirits begin to raise screams.

Perhaps she plans on killing everyone with the next blow, and forcefully reclaiming the weapons.

It’s not like I’m going to let my comrades die, so if she tries doing that, I’ll get serious.

Honestly, I didn’t want to get into a situation like this.

My power was made so that only when Raphtalia is here does it shine to its fullest.

Similarly, Raphtalia’s power doesn’t distinguish itself unless I’m there.

If I got serious, then I could protect this world.

But to defeat the Bitch Goddess, we need Raphtalia here.

In order to corner this goddess to the limit, as I thought, I need Raphtalia.

Or else, this bitch won’t get serious either.

“Even when you’re nothing but cowards, you dare resist me… I’ll make an example by slaughtering a few of you.” (Medea)

… This is bad.

If I stay silent here, everyone’s going to die.

「Perfect Slave」

Starting with me, she used a power that selected Heroes at random, and stole their weapons and spirits while killing their owners. A Conceptual attack.

If they took it upfront, no matter who they were, they would have died.

It’s like running an electric current through a cable to her, a simple way to kill them.

There’s no helping it… Even if she runs away, after we save this world, we’ll just chase her down.

To the ends of hell!

『I, the proxy of the world, who has understood the embodiment of power command. Bend the truth, and become a, indomitable power so none shall lose』!

「Immortal Mind」!

I erase the conceptual attack the Goddess sent out, and grant the spirits the energy of the world.

Based on this, they shouldn’t be able to be coerced by anyone. They can’t be bound.

“As expected of the new power of that Shield. It won’t let them get taken away so easily. Everyone, with this, I’ve nullified her attack!” (Naofumi)

Ah, I said that in an extreme monotone.

I know I shouldn’t be saying this myself, but that was an obvious lie.

It’s not strange if she notices, it’s not strange if anything happens. I mean, it’s the power of the Spirits.

“Ku…「Infinity Destroyer」!” (Medea)

Bitch Goddess uses the instant death attack she used on me before.

Because she wasn’t having fun, she used quite a bit of power.

But she still isn’t serious, I see.

I need to get this Bitch Goddess serious or else.

“… Is that all you got?” (Naofumi)

I just took the attack with my Shield.

The concept of death tries to encroach on me, but I repel it.

“Damn! Then–!” (Medea)

The Bitch Goddess used a power stronger than before.

I guess this is the limit of faking it.

To use the power I was keeping hidden from her, I made a move.

But there… I felt the flow of time being ripped apart as a presence approached.

“… Unfortunately, your plans end here.”

Before the Bitch could do anything, a thundering roar so loud that it was as if the entire world was creaking sounded out.

A dust cloud covered the entire front lines.

“You’re late, aren’t you?” (Naofumi)

Someone blew the cloud away with Wind Magic.

And in the center of it, was Raphtalia holding her Hammer.

“The Hero of the Spear created quite a strange parallel world for himself. It was quite a trial to get him.” (Raphtalia)

She’s really late.

Motoyasu… what if the Bitch Goddess got away because off you?

Good grief… well, if he’s finally here, then I guess I can get serious.

“Oh! If it isn’t Midori and Kuu and Marin!? Have you been well, My ANGELS!?”

Motoyasu appears in high tension from behind her, and calls out to his three.

My Angels? Like hell.

And after cautiously looking around the area, he started sprinting towards Firo.

“FIRO-TAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN!”

“Mu! Go AWAAAY! 「Spiral Claw Ten」!” (Firo)

He takes Firo’s attack head-on, and is sent flying with a refreshing smile on his face.

… He hasn’t changed one bit.

“Wha…”

The Bitch Goddess’s voice is colored with surprise.

It seems she’s finally realized that me and Raphtalia aren’t just ordinary heroes.

But it’s too late.

“Now then, it appears that you were planning on destroying the world with your power, but that won’t be happening. From here on, it’s…” (Raphtalia)

“The real battle.” (Naofumi)

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Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari:Web Chapter 369

2015-07-05T19:40:08Z

93.220.181.107:

==The Night before the Decisive Battle==

Making sure Trash was sound asleep, we quietly left the room.

When we descended the castle stairs, we found Glass, Ren and Female Knight. Also Itsuki and Rishia. They were meeting up to discuss the coming battle.

It’s dependent on Trash’s plan, but to what extent can we take action… in the battlefield, what sort of attacks could we expect from our enemies. That sort of talk.

“Ah, Naofumi-san.” (Itsuki)

Itsuki notices us, and calls out to us.

“It’s a bit sudden, but I’d like to have a little talk about our enemy.” (Itsuki)

“It’s because Ren-san didn’t know much about our world’s situation.” (Rishia)

“Yeah, that’ll help.” (Naofumi)

Even if I had a slight grasp of what was going on, I can’t just go about using my powers for something like this.

It’s not yet the time to use them.

And so, it’s much more efficient to just ask for whatever information they have on the enemy.

“We were just in the middle of that conversation with Ren-san. But he really did grow big. I was quite surprised.” (Rishia)

Rishia looked at me, turned to Ren, and spoke.

“He’s grown quite splendidly, hasn’t he?” (Rishia)

“R-really?” (Ren)

“No, he still has quite a way to go.” (Female Knight)

Female Knight crossed her arms, and said it with a proud tone.

Even so, between Ren and Female Knight, there’s a strange sense of distance, or some sort of uncomfortable atmosphere. Something like that.

Glass seems to have noticed the gap as well. She’s a bit troubled.

Ah, right. She was fighting in our camp.

“No matter how big he’s gotten, I have yet to see if his heart’s grown as well! After this, I plan to have him show me his swordsmanship.” (Female Knight)

“Ah, I see. Ren has it hard.” (Naofumi)

“Fight on, Ren-san.” (Itsuki)

Itsuki encourages Ren in a clear voice, but… for some reason, it sounded like he was muttering to himself.

“Until now, Ren was the youngest of all of us, but now that spot has fallen to me.” (Itsuki)

Now that I think about it… Ren was sixteen, so in two years, he’s become eighteen.

Itsuki was seventeen, I believe.

I’m twenty, and Motoyasu is twenty one, so Itsuki is the youngest among us.

Well, through my wanderings through the rift, I don’t really know my actual age anymore, though.

But I’ll keep that to myself.

“Ah, right. I thought I should give this to you guys.” (Naofumi)

I take out the medicine Arc gave me, and showed it to Ren.

“I think this was the liquid from the Filo Rial’s Holy Land, right?” (Ren)

“It’s the concentrated version. Try feeding it to your weapon. Whatever you do, don’t drink it. It’s poison.” (Naofumi)

It’s a medicine that turns you into a god if you drink it… but I know it isn’t something that shoud be used so readily.

In the first place, even from this world’s perspective, it’s a foreign object.

It’s an exception among exceptions.

Even the current me is probably an exception from the world’s perspective.

… When this battle is over, what should I do?

“I see… understood.”

As I inclined the vial to one side, Ituski took out his bow, and absorbed the drop that fell.

“This is… the Bow of XØ? How is it different from the Bow of Ø? Its effects and stats are the same.” (Itsuki)

“I think it’ll be much more effective on the Bitch Goddess than the Ø Series, you know. When the time comes, try using it.” (Naofumi)

“Understood. Then you will be spreading this medicine around to the other Heroes, too?” (Itsuki)

“Yeah, tomorrow. Before the battle starts.” (Naofumi)

After giving some to Ren and Rishia, I looked towards Glass.

“Glass, do you think it can be used on the weapons from your place?” (Naofumi)

“Hmm… I don’t really know.” (Glass)

“I guess we should just test it.” (Naofumi)

I dripped the medicine onto Glass’s fan.

“The Fan of XZero…” (Glass)

So in Glass’s world’s weapons, the name gets written out?

Even so, it’s good it came out.

“Next is…” (Naofumi)

I explained whatever information I thought necessary, and we organized our information.

And since our business with it was over, I closed the bottle. I mean, it would be terrible if it were to be abused.

It’s supposed to give some godly power, but once you get the power, what sort of end awaits you?

… Even I don’t know what the future holds for me.

The God Slayer who called himself Arc told me.

That no matter what happened, I shouldn’t regret.

It’s probable that he was implying this.

When this battle is over, what will become of me and Raphtalia?

“And? Your enemies… in this case, do you have anything to say about the Reincarnators?” (Naofumi)

“Yes. Of the ones we fought, I thought I should tell you two about the most conspicuously strong ones we encountered.” (Itsuki)

“Got it. Please tell me.” (Naofumi)

The Reincarnators are like that Bitch Goddess’s vassals.

No, they’re just her pawns.

Do they understand that once she’s done playing around, the’s going to erase the world all at once?

No, if they did, I doubt they would be acting like this.

“First is about Glass’s world’s vassal Heroes. There are five we’ve encountered.” (Itsuki)

Glass was the Fan, right?

And from what I’ve seen, there was a Scythe, and a Katana.

The wall guy just had a strange power, and he shouldn’t be a legendary weapon holder.

“First, there’s the Heroes of the Katana and Scythe. There was also the Harpoon, and Instrument, and the Ship.” (Itsuki)

“A Harpoon, an Instrument, and a Ship.” (Naofumi)

They’re all quite strange weapons.

What the hell’s with the Instrument? I can’t imagine what sort of attack’s supposed to come out of it.

But there’s one even stranger than that mixed in.

“What’s with that last one. The Ship.” (Naofumi)

“It had an ability much like the carriage Fitoria-san holds. It flew in the sky, and rained down attacks on us.” (Itsuki)

“I didn’t see it on the battlefield I appeared on.” (Naofumi)

“It was fighting with Glass-san and Wyndia-san in a different squadron.” (Itsuki)

I did hear from Gaelion. Fitoria was supposed to be there as well.

Just how much of an all-out-war is this?

What’s more, they’ve enclosed in on Melromark, and the defense of the other countries is in shambles.

There are also many countries that have fallen, it seems.

Right now, a safe country… doesn’t exist.

For the time being, the world’s allied army is still fighting as one, but I can’t foresee how that will work out in the future.

“So we should be wary of them?” (Naofumi)

“Yes, right now, those five seem to be the enemy’s aces. But if you count the other reincarnators, the amount increases.” (Itsuki)

“There was also a person who nullified Itsuki-sama’s Down Magic through strange ability. When the King tried to use Naofumi-san’s Support Magic to try to increase our abilities, the result was the same…” (Rishia)

It’s an iron rule of support, that when the other side uses it, your irritation increases proportional to their stats.

That Bitch Goddess seems to make up for the lack of coordination in her own troops through Support Magic, though.

Even though the enemy is playing on hacks, we’re using proper procedure and… Yeah, if it went like that, it’s clear why we have more losses than wins.

What’s more, she revives those involved with our side, and controls them. This is no joke.

But… I’m not going to let her do that anymore.

However… just what is Raphtalia doing?

She just went to go get Motoyasu, so isn’t she taking way too much time?

Is what I think, but the place Motoyasu was in was a troublesome parallel time-space loop, so perhaps it can’t be helped.

“Naofumi-sama.” (Atlas)

“Hmm?” (Naofumi)

Atlas lightly floats to my ear, and whispers a plan.

Fumu… that sounds interesting.

“Female Knight.” (Naofumi)

“… Yes, what?” (Female Knight)

When I called her Female Knight, she gave an expression that showed she had given up in the deepest depths of her heart. Then let out a sigh before answering.

“Do you want to become a Vassal Hero?” (Naofumi)

“What are you saying all of a sudden!? Could it be that one of the four legendary Heroes plans to steal a weapon from another Hero?” (Female Knight)

“Naofumi… I don’t know who you plan on taking it from, but please stop. Everyone’s working hard.” (Ren)

“Don’t misunderstand, I just wanted to try asking is all.” (Naofumi)

Well, I guess that’s the thought that would surface first.

But what I’m trying to do is nothing like that.

“I just wanted to ask those that distinguished themselves… you know.” (Naofumi)

No, perhaps I should act oblivious.

I don’t plan on letting the chance slip by, though.

“I’m not sure if it’s possible or not, so don’t expect too much.” (Naofumi)

“I don’t know what you plan on doing, but can’t you share it?” (Ren)

“That is…”

Atlas whispers into Ren’s and the others’ ears too.

I don’t know if I can do it, so this talk is nothing more than a good luck charm.

Though it seems Atlas is sure of herself.

“You can do something like that?” (Glass)

Glass leaned her body forward, and asked.

“It’s only a possibility, but if it worked, wouldn’t it help our situation?” (Naofumi)

“Can I… get my hopes up?” (Glass)

“Please don’t hope too much. I’m only on the level of, ‘It would be nice if that was possible.’” (Naofumi)

“Understood.” (Glass)

I mean there’s no demerit to having more people.

Well, I’m leaving the larger-scale plan to Trash.

Come to think of it… there was something I was curious about.

“Glass, you use Spirit Water to recover your strength, right? Are you still able to do that?” (Naofumi)

“Yes, Itsuki offered to give some to me.” (Glass)

“We were able to overcome crises many times because of her.” (Itsuki)

“That should be my line.” (Glass)

“Naofumi-san, would you like to hear about Glass-san’s forces? I think the information may prove useful.” (Itsuki)

“Glass’s forces. You mean her allies that acted with her when she was outside of her world?” (Naofumi)

“Yes, before the World Assimilation… my comrades that were quite active in my world.” (Glass)

“One of them was a Person of Soul we almost mistook for that person. You know, the one who’s part of this country’s security. She ended her sentences with…” (Rishia)

And so we shared information to some extent.

After that, I left the castle, and started walking down the dark streets.

The light was still burning in the Weapon Shop..

It was already quite late at night.

I could hear the sound of a Hammer hitting metal from the back of the shop.

“Oi.” (Naofumi)

“We’ll be intruding on you.” (Atlas)

We knock on the door to announce our presence.

“What? The shop’s closed you know… if it isn’t the young lad!”

For some reason, Imya and her uncle were with him.

Because of the constant battle, they’ve been making armor and weapons without stop, I’ve heard.

“Did you hear about what happened on the battlefield?” (Naofumi)

“Yeah. I was told you may be a fake, so I should wait for them to determine it at the castle, but from how it looks, there was no problem with that.” (Old Man)

“I’m sick of everybody doubting me like that, though.” (Naofumi)

“Haha, that behavior fits you, boy.” (Old Man)

Well… being doubted makes me remember the time I came to this world…

But if someone asked if such things fit me, I’d like to shake my head.

This all happened because Witch framed me, and if that never happened, perhaps I would have lived normally.

Well, that’s fine.

“And? How are things on your end? Imya seems to be there too.” (Naofumi)

“The village is still safe, but they’re making armor for those participating in the war.” (Old Man)

The Old Man and Imya’s Uncle are known craftsmen. I guess requests keep coming.

And the reason Imya and her uncle are here probably has something to do with materials and equipment.

Right now, they’re not making things for the village, but for the world.

I’ve heard that the Castle Town’s largest manufacturing workshop keeps going, making weapons day and night. Here.

The weapons they make go the heroes and those close to them with the highest priority, but they’re also distributed to the lower level soldiers as well.

Come to think about it, Itsuki, Female Knight, and Sadina seemed to have some high-class equipment.

They even use their free time to develop new sorts of equipment.

“And to aid your work, I brought a few books from my world.” (Naofumi)

I showed the weapon books from my world to the Old Man.

Truthfully, over that long journey, they got to the brink of falling apart, but before I got to this world, I used a bit of power to restore them.

“He~! So this is a book of your world’s weapons, boy. There are quite a few here.” (Old Man)

He can’t read the lettering, so I collected books that mainly focused on pictures.

They’re mainly books on the manufacturing of guns, though.

Of course, there are also a few with words tightly packed together explaining just what sort of weapons they were.

If we had time, I would help explain it in detail, but tomorrow I have to head to battle.

“In my world, there’s a process where you use charcoal to refine and harden things. So I think this may prove a little useful.” (Naofumi)

“Thanks, lad. I’ll use it with care.” (Old Man)

“Making things harder with carbon… can it be applied to clothing too?” (Imya)

For some reason, Imya’s eyes are shimmering.

It seems she’s anxious to eat her way through the books.

“If I don’t teach it, it’ll probably be difficult. Just slowly analyze those books, and use them to make this shop flourish. That’s enough.” (Atlas)

On Atlas’s words, I also nod.

That’s right. As long as there’s war, his business will be booming.

But I think that the Old Man is one who wishes for a world at peace.

Because he’s been lending me power since the time my life was thrown apart, I can understand.

“Leave it to me, boy, and tiger girl. By the way, where’s the young miss?” (Old Man)

“Raphtalia is working on another mission. She’s bringing Motoyasu.” (Naofumi)

“Ah, the Hero of the Spear, is it? I saw him a while ago, but she’ll have it rough.” (Old Man)

Rough referring to interacting with Motoyasu.

I’m of the same opinion.

So the Old Man’s seen that Motoyasu to.

To put it bluntly, no matter who looks at him, they’ll find him strange.

… No, I don’t really care about Motoyasu.

“Make sure you don’t work too hard and collapse.” (Naofumi)

Well, I think this tough battle will end tomorrow.

Of course, the enemy’s situation, and Raphtalia’s arrival could delay it.

But we survived up ‘til today. I’d hate it if they died from overwork.

“I know. Hey, all of you too.” (Old Man)

“Y-yes!” (Imya)

“Yes.” (Imya’s Uncle)

“Ah, I see you guys are caught up in the books the young lad brought. Let me have at them too!” (Old Man)

And off they go. The three indulged in the books I brought, as they began debating things with one another.

If they collapse because of this, does it become my fault?

I’m a little worried, so I cast some fatigue recovery magic.

And after giving them a few warnings, we returned to the castle.

When I returned, at the castle gate, Firo and Melty were asleep. Perhaps they were waiting for me.

Melty had drifted to sleep while sitting atop Firo.

And Firo, as she was, slept with Melty on her back.

They must be tired.

They were quite peaceful, so I ordered a soldier to fetch me a blanket, and after draping it over them, I laid down to take a nap nearby.

Everyone’s quite busy.

But this battle will soon come to an end.

I should find some peace of mind, and sleep for a while.

At that time, Atlas murmured, 『It’s the first time that Naofumi-sama agreed to let me sleep by his side』, but that doesn’t really matter.

Like that, the night before the battle passed by.

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Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari:Web Chapter 369

2015-07-05T19:31:47Z

93.220.181.107: /* The Night before the Decisive Battle */

==The Night before the Decisive Battle==

Making sure Trash was sound asleep, we quietly left the room.

When we descended the castle stairs, we found Glass, Ren and Female Knight. Also Itsuki and Rishia. They were meeting up to discuss the coming battle.

It’s dependent on Trash’s plan, but to what extent can we take action… in the battlefield, what sort of attacks could we expect from our enemies. That sort of talk.

“Ah, Naofumi-san.” (Itsuki)

Itsuki notices us, and calls out to us.

“It’s a bit sudden, but I’d like to have a little talk about our enemy.” (Itsuki)

“It’s because Ren-san didn’t know much about our world’s situation.” (Rishia)

“Yeah, that’ll help.” (Naofumi)

Even if I had a slight grasp of what was going on, I can’t just go about using my powers for something like this.

It’s not yet the time to use them.

And so, it’s much more efficient to just ask for whatever information they have on the enemy.

“We were just in the middle of that conversation with Ren-san. But he really did grow big. I was quite surprised.” (Rishia)

Rishia looked at me, turned to Ren, and spoke.

“He’s grown quite splendidly, hasn’t he?” (Rishia)

“R-really?” (Ren)

“No, he still has quite a way to go.” (Female Knight)

Female Knight crossed her arms, and said it with a proud tone.

Even so, between Ren and Female Knight, there’s a strange sense of distance, or some sort of uncomfortable atmosphere. Something like that.

Glass seems to have noticed the gap as well. She’s a bit troubled.

Ah, right. She was fighting in our camp.

“No matter how big he’s gotten, I have yet to see if his heart’s grown as well! After this, I plan to have him show me his swordsmanship.” (Female Knight)

“Ah, I see. Ren has it hard.” (Naofumi)

“Fight on, Ren-san.” (Itsuki)

Itsuki encourages Ren in a clear voice, but… for some reason, it sounded like he was muttering to himself.

“Until now, Ren was the youngest of all of us, but now that spot has fallen to me.” (Itsuki)

Now that I think about it… Ren was sixteen, so in two years, he’s become eighteen.

Itsuki was seventeen, I believe.

I’m twenty, and Motoyasu is twenty one, so Itsuki is the youngest among us.

Well, through my wanderings through the rift, I don’t really know my actual age anymore, though.

But I’ll keep that to myself.

“Ah, right. I thought I should give this to you guys.” (Naofumi)

I take out the medicine Arc gave me, and showed it to Ren.

“I think this was the liquid from the Filo Rial’s Holy Land, right?” (Ren)

“It’s the concentrated version. Try feeding it to your weapon. Whatever you do, don’t drink it. It’s poison.” (Naofumi)

It’s a medicine that turns you into a god if you drink it… but I know it isn’t something that shoud be used so readily.

In the first place, even from this world’s perspective, it’s a foreign object.

It’s an exception among exceptions.

Even the current me is probably an exception from the world’s perspective.

… When this battle is over, what should I do?

“I see… understood.”

As I inclined the vial to one side, Ituski took out his bow, and absorbed the drop that fell.

“This is… the Bow of XØ? How is it different from the Bow of Ø? Its effects and stats are the same.” (Itsuki)

“I think it’ll be much more effective on the Bitch Goddess than the Ø Series, you know. When the time comes, try using it.” (Naofumi)

“Understood. Then you will be spreading this medicine around to the other Heroes, too?” (Itsuki)

“Yeah, tomorrow. Before the battle starts.” (Naofumi)

After giving some to Ren and Rishia, I looked towards Glass.

“Glass, do you think it can be used on the weapons from your place?” (Naofumi)

“Hmm… I don’t really know.” (Glass)

“I guess we should just test it.” (Naofumi)

I dripped the medicine onto Glass’s fan.

“The Fan of XZero…” (Glass)

So in Glass’s world’s weapons, the name gets written out?

Even so, it’s good it came out.

“Next is…” (Naofumi)

I explained whatever information I thought necessary, and we organized our information.

And since our business with it was over, I closed the bottle. I mean, it would be terrible if it were to be abused.

It’s supposed to give some godly power, but once you get the power, what sort of end awaits you?

… Even I don’t know what the future holds for me.

The God Slayer who called himself Arc told me.

That no matter what happened, I shouldn’t regret.

It’s probable that he was implying this.

When this battle is over, what will become of me and Raphtalia?

“And? Your enemies… in this case, do you have anything to say about the Reincarnators?” (Naofumi)

“Yes. Of the ones we fought, I thought I should tell you two about the most conspicuously strong ones we encountered.” (Itsuki)

“Got it. Please tell me.” (Naofumi)

The Reincarnators are like that Bitch Goddess’s vassals.

No, they’re just her pawns.

Do they understand that once she’s done playing around, the’s going to erase the world all at once?

No, if they did, I doubt they would be acting like this.

“First is about Glass’s world’s vassal Heroes. There are five we’ve encountered.” (Itsuki)

Glass was the Fan, right?

And from what I’ve seen, there was a Scythe, and a Katana.

The wall guy just had a strange power, and he shouldn’t be a legendary weapon holder.

“First, there’s the Heroes of the Katana and Scythe. There was also the Harpoon, and Instrument, and the Ship.” (Itsuki)

“A Harpoon, an Instrument, and a Ship.” (Naofumi)

They’re all quite strange weapons.

What the hell’s with the Instrument? I can’t imagine what sort of attack’s supposed to come out of it.

But there’s one even stranger than that mixed in.

“What’s with that last one. The Ship.” (Naofumi)

“It had an ability much like the carriage Fitoria-san holds. It flew in the sky, and rained down attacks on us.” (Itsuki)

“I didn’t see it on the battlefield I appeared on.” (Naofumi)

“It was fighting with Glass-san and Wyndia-san in a different squadron.” (Itsuki)

I did hear from Gaelion. Fitoria was supposed to be there as well.

Just how much of an all-out-war is this?

What’s more, they’ve enclosed in on Melromark, and the defense of the other countries is in shambles.

There are also many countries that have fallen, it seems.

Right now, a safe country… doesn’t exist.

For the time being, the world’s allied army is still fighting as one, but I can’t foresee how that will work out in the future.

“So we should be wary of them?” (Naofumi)

“Yes, right now, those five seem to be the enemy’s aces. But if you count the other reincarnators, the amount increases.” (Itsuki)

“There was also a person who nullified Itsuki-sama’s Down Magic through strange ability. When the King tried to use Naofumi-san’s Support Magic to try to increase our abilities, the result was the same…” (Rishia)

It’s an iron rule of support, that when the other side uses it, your irritation increases proportional to their stats.

That Bitch Goddess seems to make up for the lack of coordination in her own troops through Support Magic, though.

Even though the enemy is playing on hacks, we’re using proper procedure and… Yeah, if it went like that, it’s clear why we have more losses than wins.

What’s more, she revives those involved with our side, and controls them. This is no joke.

But… I’m not going to let her do that anymore.

However… just what is Raphtalia doing?

She just went to go get Motoyasu, so isn’t she taking way too much time?

Is what I think, but the place Motoyasu was in was a troublesome parallel time-space loop, so perhaps it can’t be helped.

“Naofumi-sama.” (Atlas)

“Hmm?” (Naofumi)

Atlas lightly floats to my ear, and whispers a plan.

Fumu… that sounds interesting.

“Female Knight.” (Naofumi)

“… Yes, what?” (Female Knight)

When I called her Female Knight, she gave an expression that showed she had given up in the deepest depths of her heart. Then let out a sigh before answering.

“Do you want to become a Vassal Hero?” (Naofumi)

“What are you saying all of a sudden!? Could it be that one of the four legendary Heroes plans to steal a weapon from another Hero?” (Female Knight)

“Naofumi… I don’t know who you plan on taking it from, but please stop. Everyone’s working hard.” (Ren)

“Don’t misunderstand, I just wanted to try asking is all.” (Naofumi)

Well, I guess that’s the thought that would surface first.

But what I’m trying to do is nothing like that.

“I just wanted to ask those that distinguished themselves… you know.” (Naofumi)

No, perhaps I should act oblivious.

I don’t plan on letting the chance slip by, though.

“I’m not sure if it’s possible or not, so don’t expect too much.” (Naofumi)

“I don’t know what you plan on doing, but can’t you share it?” (Ren)

“That is…”

Atlas whispers into Ren’s and the others’ ears too.

I don’t know if I can do it, so this talk is nothing more than a good luck charm.

Though it seems Atlas is sure of herself.

“You can do something like that?” (Glass)

Glass leaned her body forward, and asked.

“It’s only a possibility, but if it worked, wouldn’t it help our situation?” (Naofumi)

“Can I… get my hopes up?” (Glass)

“Please don’t hope too much. I’m only on the level of, ‘It would be nice if that was possible.’” (Naofumi)

“Understood.” (Glass)

I mean there’s no demerit to having more people.

Well, I’m leaving the larger-scale plan to Trash.

Come to think of it… there was something I was curious about.

“Glass, you use Spirit Water to recover your strength, right? Are you still able to do that?” (Naofumi)

“Yes, Itsuki offered to give some to me.” (Glass)

“We were able to overcome crises many times because of her.” (Itsuki)

“That should be my line.” (Glass)

“Naofumi-san, would you like to hear about Glass-san’s forces? I think the information may prove useful.” (Itsuki)

“Glass’s forces. You mean her allies that acted with her when she was outside of her world?” (Naofumi)

“Yes, before the World Assimilation… my comrades that were quite active in my world.” (Glass)

“One of them was a Person of Soul we almost mistook for that person. You know, the one who’s part of this country’s security. She ended her sentences with…” (Rishia)

And so we shared information to some extent.

After that, I left the castle, and started walking down the dark streets.

The light was still burning in the Weapon Shop..

It was already quite late at night.

I could hear the sound of a Hammer hitting metal from the back of the shop.

“Oi.” (Naofumi)

“We’ll be intruding on you.” (Atlas)

We knock on the door to announce our presence.

“What? The shop’s closed you know… if it isn’t the young lad!”

For some reason, Imya and her uncle were with him.

Because of the constant battle, they’ve been making armor and weapons without stop, I’ve heard.

“Did you hear about what happened on the battlefield?” (Naofumi)

“Yeah. I was told you may be a fake, so I should wait for them to determine it at the castle, but from how it looks, there was no problem with that.” (Old Man)

“I’m sick of everybody doubting me like that, though.” (Naofumi)

“Haha, that behavior fits you, boy.” (Old Man)

Well… being doubted makes me remember the time I came to this world…

But if someone asked if such things fit me, I’d like to shake my head.

This all happened because Witch framed me, and if that never happened, perhaps I would have lived normally.

Well, that’s fine.

“And? How are things on your end? Imya seems to be there too.” (Naofumi)

“The village is still safe, but they’re making armor for those participating in the was.” (Old Man)

The Old Man and Imya’s Uncle are known craftsmen. I guess requests keep coming.

And the reason Imya and her uncle are here probably has something to do with materials and equipment.

Right now, they’re not making things for the village, but for the world.

I’ve heard that the Castle Town’s largest manufacturing workshop keeps going, making weapons day and night. Here.

The weapons they make go the heroes and those close to them with the highest priority, but they’re also distributed to the lower level soldiers as well.

Come to think about it, Itsuki, Female Knight, and Sadina seemed to have some high-class equipment.

They even use their free time to develop new sorts of equipment.

“And to aid your work, I brought a few books from my world.” (Naofumi)

I showed the weapon books from my world to the Old Man.

Truthfully, over that long journey, they got to the brink of falling apart, but before I got to this world, I used a bit of power to restore them.

“He~! So this is a book of your world’s weapons, boy. There are quite a few here.” (Old Man)

He can’t read the lettering, so I collected books that mainly focused on pictures.

They’re mainly books on the manufacturing of guns, though.

Of course, there are also a few with words tightly packed together explaining just what sort of weapons they were.

If we had time, I would help explain it in detail, bot tomorrow I have to head to battle.

“In my world, there’s a process where you use charcoal to refine and harden things. So I think this may prove a little useful.” (Naofumi)

“Thanks, lady. I’ll use it with care.” (Old Man)

“Making things harder with carbon… can it be applied to clothing too?” (Imya)

For some reason, Imya’s eyes are shimmering.

It seems she’s anxious to eat her way through the books.

“If I don’t teach it, it’ll probably be difficult. Just slowly analyze those books, and use them to make this shop flourish. That’s enough.” (Atlas)

ON Atlas’s words, I also nod.

That’s right. As long as there’s war, his business will be booming.

But I think that the Old Man is one who wishes for a world at peace.

Because he’s been lending me power since the time my life was thrown apart, I can understand.

“Leave it to me, boy, and tiger girl. By the way, where’s the young miss?” (Old Man)

“Raphtalia is working on another mission. She’s bringing Motoyasu.” (Naofumi)

“Ah, the Hero of the Spear, is it? I saw him a while ago, but she’ll have it rough.” (Old Man)

Rough referring to interacting with Motoyasu.

I’m of the same opinion.

So the Old Man’s seen that Motoyasu to.

To put it bluntly, no matter who looks at him, they’ll find him strange.

… No, I don’t really care about Motoyasu.

“Make sure you don’t work too hard and collapse.” (Naofumi)

Well, I think this tough battle will end tomorrow.

Of course, the enemy’s situation, and Raphtalia’s arrival could delay it.

But we survived up ‘til today. I’d hate it if they died from overwork.

“I know. Hey, all of you too.” (Old Man)

“Y-yes!” (Imya)

“Yes.” (Imya’s Uncle)

“Ah, I see you guys are caught up in the books the young lad brought. Let me have at them too!” (Old Man)

And off they go. The three indulged in the books I brought, as they began debating things with one another.

If they collapse because of this, does it become my fault?

I’m a little worried, so I cast some fatigue recovery magic.

And after giving them a few warnings, we returned to the castle.

When I returned, at the castle gate, Firo and Melty were asleep. Perhaps they were waiting for me.

Melty had drifted to sleep while sitting atop Firo.

And Firo, as she was, slept with Melty on her back.

They must be tired.

They were quite peaceful, so I ordered a soldier to fetch me a blanket, and after draping it over them, I laid down to take a nap nearby.

Everyone’s quite busy.

But this battle will soon come to an end.

I should find some peace of mind, and sleep for a while.

At that time, Atlas murmured, 『It’s the first time that Naofumi-sama agreed to let me sleep by his side』, but that doesn’t really matter.

Like that, the night before the battle passed by.

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