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Maouyuu:Scroll 04: "Please do not abandon your people!"

2013-10-24T21:31:43Z

Astrea:

'''--- --- Village Outskirts, Maou’s Manor, Courtyard'''

Female Knight: “Right, that’s it for warm-up, everyone.”

Noble Student: “… … fu … fu … …”

Merchant Student: “… … wu wu wu, I’m dying … …”

Soldier Student: “… …”

Female Knight: “So, let me explain about weapons. What you are holding is the standard weapon of the Southern Kingdom Army, the long sword. This type of weapon has a good balance between power and length, and is produced in Iron Country, so the quality is steady. Your balance will affect how smooth it is, so I want you to pick it up, in order to use it as reference.”

Noble Student: “...”

Merchant Student: “…”

Soldier Student: “This… this is stupid-gozaru[[http://www.baka-tsuki.org/project/index.php?title=Talk:Maouyuu:Scroll_04:_%22Please_do_not_abandon_your_people!%22#-gozaru].”

Female Knight: “What did you say?”

Noble Student: “…” '''Chill'''

Soldier Student: “I said, this is stupid-gozaru. Why must a man study sword skills from a woman?”

Female Knight: “…”

Soldier Student: “I came to learn from the White Swordsman, not to be a woman’s student-gozaru. A woman should just stay home and bake cakes.”

Female Knight: “Oi, the fatty over there.”

Merchant Student: “Wah! M…Me?”

Female Knight: “Hold up your sword with both hands.”

Merchant Student: “Wu wu… … Like this…?”

Female Knight: “HA!” '''Ching'''

Noble Student: “!”

Soldier Student: “Ng!”

Merchant Student: “Swo swo swo….sword! It…. It broke into two!”

Female Knight: “HA!” '''Ching'''

Merchant Student: “It… it shortened!”

Female Knight: “If I wanted, I can cut of five centimeters every time.”

Soldier Student: “Wh….why… …”

Female Knight: “That Gozaru student over there, listen up.”

Female Knight: “I am Lake Country’s Female Knight, I have traveled to the Demon World with Hero in the past, and experienced thousands of battles.”

Noble Student: “Hero…. You mean that Lord Hero!”

Merchant Student: “!”

Soldier Student: “Cou…cou…cou…could it be that ‘Demon Masked Rider? the Princess of Superhuman Strength? Rock crushing Yasha?”

Female Knight: “You seem pretty well informed, Gozaru student.”

Soldier Student: “… …” '''Shudder'''

Female Knight: “This isn’t the result of any superhuman strength, it’s skill… as long as you can control the direction of the sword’s edge, focus the energy at a point of weakness, everyone can do it. He….ah~ the White Swordsman is too talented, he does what he does ‘by feel’, so he’s not suitable as a teacher.”

Merchant Student: “Could it be, that the White Swordsman is Lady Female Knight’s student?”

Nobleman Student: “So… so that’s it!”

Soldier Student: “I see…”

Female Knight: “Nn, um. That’s no… wait, that’s exactly it. Any…anyways, the White Swordsman is currently under orders to take on a quest.”

Nobleman Student: “Order…. From the King?”

Soldier Student: “Quest! That’s the goal of every man-gozaru!”

Female Knight: “So, during this time, the four days a week fighting lessons will be taught by me.”

Merchant Student: “Un… … Understood!”

Female Knight: “Don’t worry, I’m different from White Swordsman, I plan to use the method of practical coaching with theoretical foundation. I will train your combat skills until it can actually be of use to you.”

Noble Student: “To be able to receive training from Hero’s companion, it truly is an honor!”

Solder Student: “If that’s the case then it can’t be helped. I will pay full attention to my sword skills-gozaru.”

Female Knight: “Then first, run two laps around the forest, then run another round holding your sword; then move to the lake until you’re waist deep and swing your sword five hundred times.”

Three Students: “EH --- ---!”

'''--- --- Maou’s Manor, Office'''

'''Eh--- --- ---! Eh --- --- ---!'''

Maou: “Everyone seems full of energy today.”

Chief Maid: “Indeed. But Female Knight seems to be enjoying herself.”

Maou: “Really? Isn’t it because Hero’s not here that she’s acting like a bear with an arrow in her behind?”

Chief Maid: “She’s a trustworthy person, plus she’s cute.”

Maou: “Un.”

Chief Maid: “She’s also more slender than Lady Maou.”

Maou: “Un.”

Chief Maid: “No no no, Lady Maou’s shape isn’t bad either! A certain part where there should be development is impressive as well. It’s sensual and naughty.”

Maou: “Your words are very indecent Chief Maid.”

Chief Maid: “Even though the body can be either sexy or healing, your personality itself is neither, it’s a point that Lady Maou should trouble over?”

Maou: “None of your business.”

'''Tong, ting, kakaka, kachik'''

Chief Maid: “What is that?”

Maou: “Un. It’s an experiment that I requested the blacksmith to make. I’m trying it out, then noting the parts that still need improvement.”

Chief Maid: “What is it for?”

Maou: “It’s called a compass. I’m improving it, using two rods and a glass globe to improve the balance of the compass.”

Chief Maid: “What does it look like before improvement?”

Maou: “A magnet floating atop some water. Look inside, the structure is the same as the part that’s currently floating inside.”

Chief Maid: “I understand generally. But, it’s changed quite a bit.”

Maou: “It can’t be helped, it’s a prototype. In order to make it more practical, there are some minor modifications.”

Chief Maid: “What areas are you trying to improve?”

Maou: “Un, a compass is used to understand your location. The movement of the magnet inside tells the user where they are at…. Thus, the water must be completely still.”

Chief Maid: “I see.”

Maou: “Those who want to know their location are mostly sailors, right? On a rocking ship, especially on stormy days, it is difficult to get the water to be calm on a compass.”

Chief Maid: “So how does people deal with that currently?”

Maou: “Through perseverance?”

Chief Maid: “… …”

Maou: “… …”

Chief Maid: “Humans sure are amazing.”

Maou: “But if we modify this to be suspended in the air, even though it’s difficult to find a place to stabilize it, we can rely on the drop hammer at the bottom to maintain the balance even in a rocking ship.”

Chief Maid: “Un, so it will work even without perseverance.”

Maou: “No, Female Knight said before, perseverance makes a human, it’s probably one of the necessary components. This modification is to lower the technical difficulty. Originally, the compass requires special skills, this device can increase the number of skilled technicians.”

Chief Maid: “But this Village isn’t near any water.”

Maou: “Un, I plan to sell this device.”

Chief Maid: “Will someone buy it?”

Maou: “If the person has vision, then they would probably be willing to trade a house full of gold for this. I plan to use it to approach the ‘Union’.”

Chief Maid: “Afterall, this is Lady Maou’s specialty, please do your best.”

Maou: “Leave it to me.”

Chief Maid: “Anyways, would you like some potatoes for lunch?”

Maou: “Un, fried potatoes are very tasty!” '''smile'''

'''--- --- Demon World, Fanged Tribe, Black Wolf Fortress'''

Demon Wolf: “Aroo~ ~!”

Demon Wolf: “Rawr~~!”

Hero: “Whoa, something is coming this way.”

Demon Wolf: “Rawr~ ~! Grr! Garr!”

Hero: “Hey you, if you don’t want to get hurt, move aside!”

'''Pa shuu! Clang!'''

Demon Wolf: “Ga!”

Demon Wolf: “Fu…fu…fu… … wooo!”

Winged Fairy: “Lord Black Knight~ this way this way!”

Hero: “Did you find it?”

Winged Fairy: “The Queen, over here over here!”

Hero: “Leave it to me! Explosion spell!”

Winged Fairy: “Up~ go up~!”

Black Wolf Soldier: “Don’t even think about passing!”

Hero: “Demon? Let me through!”

'''Clang! Clang!'''

Winged Fairy: “It’s the Black Wolf Tribe~ there are even larger ones~”

Black Wolf Soldier: “Don’t worry, you won’t be continuing forward!”

Hero: “I really don’t want to kill… … ha!”

'''Pak!'''

Winged Fairy: “Forehead flick?”

Black Wolf Soldier: “Damn….damn you!”

'''Falls down'''

Hero: “They just keep coming.”

Winged Fairy: “Here comes another bunch~”

Black Wolf Soldier: “Intruder!”

Black Wolf Soldier: “Halt, who goes there!”

Black Wolf Soldier: “We are the strongest army in the Demon World… …”

Black Wolf Soldier: “You dare come here knowing this is the Black Wolf Fortress?”

Hero: “So annoying!”

Winged Fairy: “No….! You can’t destroy the Fortress!”

Hero: “Oh, that’s right! The Queen is still upstairs.”

Winged Fairy: “Yep yep.”

Hero: “How about…this!” '''cracking sound'''

Black Wolf Soldier: “The stone wall….with one hand…”

Black Wolf Soldier: “Ru….Run away!”

Hero: “This skill requires some distance… …don’t be dumfounded, if it hits a vital point, you’ll die~, I remember that you twist your back like this... …”

Winged Fairy: “So high~”

Hero: “Great Sage Spin! Duet! ‘Seal of Light Gun’!”

'''Boom --- ---'''

'''--- --- Top of Black Wolf Fortress'''

'''Bam boom --- ---'''

Winged Fairy: “Cough, cough”

Hero: “Sorry.”

Winged Fairy: “So mean~”

Fairy Queen: “What happened?”

Hero: “Oh, is this the person?”

Winged Fairy: “My Queen~!”

Fairy Queen: “Could it be Winged Fairy?”

Hero: “Hello. Sorry for the rough greeting.”

Winged Fairy: “My Queen, this is a human male~”

Fairy Queen: “That much is obvious.”

Hero: “I am human, correct.”

Winged Fairy: “I’m so smart~♪”

Fairy Queen: “Quickly run away, if the Demon Wolf General comes then we’re in trouble!”

Hero: “I’ve already taken care of him?”

Fairy Queen: “What? I can’t believe that a human could have that kind of power. But that’s not all there is! There is someone behind the Demon Wolf General that is more powerful --- --- --- the Black Wolf King is known throughout the Demon World as a powerful warrior… …”

Hero: “I’ve taken care of him too. That was last week.”

Fairy Queen: “You… what in the world are…”

Winged Fairy: “the Black Knight, he’s a human~”

Hero: “Un, Black Knight. I am Maou’s sword, I swore loyalty to Maou as the enforcer of the order of the Demon World.”

Winged Fairy: “So cool~”

Fairy Queen: “Is that so… the seal on that armour is indeed the Demon Lord’s. No, more precisely the armour belongs to the Demon Lord…?”

Hero: “… … I am unable to answer that.”

Winged Fairy: “He’s pretending to be cool~”

Fairy Queen: “You are here to teach them a lesson because the Black Wolf Tribe disobeyed the Maou’s orders, kidnaping humans and causing murder and mayhem, even attacking Demon tribes and cities?” Extremely thankful

Hero: “No, I just did it on impulse.”

Winged Fairy: “… …” '''Stare'''

Hero: “Hem --- --- that’s exactly it. The Demon Wolf Tribe’s actions could no longer be overlooked. Not because of kindness towards the enemy but because Maou’s orders are absolute, and must not be defied.”

Fairy Queen: “Eventhough you are human, what loyalty to the Maou.”

Hero: “Hmhahahaha, I am Black Knight! The invincible! The sword of Maou!”

Fairy Queen: “Everything will be as Maou orders.” '''Deeply respectful'''

Hero: (That feels good! Being Maou’s subordinate isn’t too bad!)

Winged Fairy: “My Queen ~”

Fairy Queen: “What is it?”

Winged Fairy: “Searching for someone~”

Fairy Queen: “Searching for someone?”

Hero: “Ah, there is that matter. Ah~ ah~ I have been ordered by Maou, to search for a human. Truthfully, I came here to see Fairy Queen, incidentally I just took care of the Black Wolf Clan by chance.”

Winged Fairy: “The human female that came to Fairy Queen~”

Fairy Queen: “Ou, that spell caster… …”

Hero: “Where is she?”

Fairy Queen: “That girl hides a very extraordinary magical potential. After she learned our Fairy magic, she said she wanted to search for even more powerful magics and went on a journey.”

Hero: “Journey? Where?”

Fairy Queen: “I’m not too sure myself… …”

Hero: “That emotionless girl, how much more does she want to know before she’s willing to stop? She’s already the strongest human.”

Fairy Queen: “Now that I think about it….”

Hero: “What is it?”

Fairy Queen: “At the end of the Demon World, under the Sands of Time Fall, there is an ancient chair. According to legend, travelers who sit on that chair, will be able to see the end of the stars, the ‘Outer World Library’ --- --- she was very enthusiastically researching that legend.”

Hero: “The ‘Outer World Library’? I understand.”

Fairy Queen: “But that’s only a place of legends, we of the Fairy Tribe do not know the location or the way to go there.”

Hero: “No problem. I have been ordered by the Maou, no matter where it is, I will find her.”

Winged Fairy: “So cool~!”

Fairy Queen: “Then I wish you a safe journey.”

Hero: “The Fairy Tribe is to return to their old territories and lead their tribes as before --- --- that is what Maou said.”

Fairy Queen: “We pray for the long and peaceful reign of the Demon Lord.”

Hero: “Uh~ hem hem. I have already strongly warned the remaining Black Wolves Tribe. The Black Wolves Tribe are originally tribe that values honor, from now on they will be focused on becoming trustworthy, to become honorable citizens under Maou.”

Fairy Queen: “As long as the Black Wolf tribe no longer cause harm to the Fairy Tribe, we will have no problem. I am willing to swear that there will be no grudges.”

Hero: “… … This tolerance, I will be sure to tell Maou. Then, it’s almost time. I must continue my journey to search for my query, farewell.”

Fairy Queen: “This great debt, we will never forget it.”

'''Shuu!'''

Winged Fairy: “So cool~!”

Fairy Queen: “The Fairy Tribe is saved… to think that Maou had a subordinate like this… even though people say she’s just a useless Demon Lord, soft and powerless, perhaps some changes will be coming soon. About the Maou --- --- Ah!”

Winged Fairy: “What is it~?”

Fairy Queen: “About Maou… …”

(Under tha Sands of Time Falls --- --- Ancient chair --- --- the edge of the stars --- ---: ‘Outer World Library’”

Fairy Queen: “’Outer World Library’ … …”

Winged Fairy: “?”

Fairy Queen: “They say that there is a Demonic Tribe, a fairly strange group, that have long locked themselves in the ‘Outer World Library’… … they say that they seek knowledge, can see the past and visions of the future, obtaining ‘Outer World Knowledge’, that desire is enough to ignite their own souls… …”

Winged Fairy: “?”

Fairy Queen: “It is said that the current Maou is from the ‘Outer World Library’… …”

'''--- --- Wave Country, Gulf City, Commerce Hall'''

Young Merchant: “This is truly shocking. Incredible, too amazing.”

Middle Aged Merchant: “Yo, what did you call me for?”

Able Accountant: “Isn’t it too early for dinner? What is it? Did the wine from Lake Country fail? Or is there a change in the exchange rate of the Holy City?”

Young Merchant: “Take a look at this. It arrived this afternoon, it took some time to put it together.”

Middle Aged Merchant: “--- ---!”

Able Accountant: “This…. This …”

Young Merchant: “Certainly, you can tell what it is just by looking?”

Middle Aged Merchant: “It’s a compass isn’t it? Though the shape is different from any I’ve seen before.”

Able Accountant: “But, you can tell by a glance.”

Middle Aged Merchant: “Although I don’t know who came up with this, but it’s truly extraordinary. It is shocking.”

Young Merchant: “Un, it feels as if someone threw a large rock at my head, undoubtedly.”

Able Accountant: “This… these two metal hoops, no matter where it is place it can maintain level, right? Along with this weight to increase stability… …”

Young Merchant: “The theory is as you can see. Although there aren’t any special mechanisms, it is actually an incredible invention.”

Middle Aged Merchant: “If the craftsman at Copper Country could take a look at this device, they could probably make a smaller version. This is wonderful! Where did you get this? Just as soon as you start turning this into a merchandise, it will be great merit to you! Surely you would be a shoe-in for cadre… … no, even entering the Committee of the Ten would not be a dream.”

Able Merchant: “That’s right, this invention will bring great profit for the ‘Union’, comrade.”

Middle Aged Merchant: “Your dream will finally be realized Young Merchant! The youngest to step onto the pedestal of the cadres, you would be the first!”

Able Merchant: “Although I feel that you could have become one even earlier.”

Young Merchant: “This can change the world!”

Middle Aged Merchant: “Yes, the world will be changed because of that!”

Younger Merchant: “But, it’s not that simple.”

Middle Aged Merchant: “Hm, that is true.”

Able Accountant: “What is it?”

Young Merchant: “How to put this, we must think about the significance of this device’s appearance.”

Middle Aged Merchant: “Rightly so, I am overjoyed, just like the rich profit of a large barrel of distilled wine. But other than this barrel, are there other barrels of distilled wine out there? Or, could it be a trap? We are merchants, not drunkards, we must use our heads at this time.”

Able Accountant: “You are right, un.”

Young Merchant: “Firstly, the one who invented this is not me, it was delivered by someone. We must consider why that person is planning… …”

Middle Aged Merchant: “Do you know who they are?”

Young Merchant: “The name on the letter is ‘Crimson Scholar’. The sender seems to be living in the Sounthern Allied Kingdom’s Winter Country, in a village called Wintering Village.”

Middle Aged Merchant: “That’s a small and poor village.”

Able Accountant: “I have some impression of that place, there’s nothing particularly special… no, wait.”

'''Searching'''

Young Merchant: “What is it?”

Able Accountant: “I remember that name was written in a report somewhere… … ah-hah, found it. This summer, the Lakeside Order built a cloister at that village.”

Middle Aged Merchant: “Lakeside Order? The ones from Lake Country? Did their power spread that far towards the border area already?”

Able Accountant: “No, they seem to have built a cloister far from their area of influence, they shouldn’t have started collecting followers in that area. That’s probably why that report was especially memorable… …”

Young Merchant: “Hm, that is strange.”

Middle Aged Merchant: “The two are probably related.”

Able Accountant: “You plan to contact the other party.”

Young Merchant: “Of course, the ingenuity behind this invention is obvious. Although this could be made into a business weapon, there’s also the weakness that it’s easy to imitate.”

Able Accountant: “That is true enough.”

Young Merchant: “No matter what the secret is behind this compass, simply to install it upon ‘Union’ ships to increase our trade advantage, or to sell to Central and gain a large profit, we must negotiate with the scholar that invented this.”

Able Accountant: “Even though it is possible to imitate, we can’t be certain that the other party did not find other organizations or countries and initiated sales…. Isn’t that right?”

Middle Aged Merchant: “If it becomes necessary… …”

Young Merchant: “I should hope that does not happen. We are merchants after all, not assassins.”

'''--- --- Wintering Village, Approaching Evening'''

Short Villager: “Ho--- --- Ho --- ---“

Skinny Villager: “Ho--- ---“

Short Villager: “Today’s weather is really great.”

Skinny Villager: “Yah, the barley is growing well.”

Short Villager: “After the construction of the cloister was finished, they taught us lots of things.”

Skinny Villager: “Ah, it’s Mister Friar.”

Friar: “Good afternoon, everyone sure is diligent.”

Short Villager: “Good afternoon.” '''Nod'''

Skinny Villager: “Afternoon” '''Nod'''

Friar: “What are your plans today?”

Short Villager: “I’m preparing to go to the riverbank to catch some trout.”

Skinny Villager: “I need to get some firewood.”

Friar: “Sounds good.”

Short Villager: “What about Mister Friar?”

Friar: “Hahaha, actually, the crop we have been experimenting with, will soon be coming to it’s second harvest!”

Short Villager: “Oh-ho, Mister Friar seems really happy!”

Friar: “Yes, overjoyed. This is a blessing given to us by the ear after all. It’s all thanks to the protection of the Spirit of Light that we have such results. I’m planning to report to the Lady Scholar about the new harvest.”

Short Villager: “Really, I see.”

Friar: “Uh-huh, that crop called potato, is sweet and soft, it tastes very good.”

Short Villager: “Really, I want to try it as well --- ---“

Skinny Villager: “What does it taste like?”

'''Approaching footsteps'''

Maou: “We’ll invite you to try it.”

Friar: “Ah, is it Lady Scholar!”

Short Villager: “Lady Scholar, good afternoon.”

Skinny Villager: “Good afternoon, Lady Scholar. Today’s weather is great.”

Friar: “I was just planning to report to you.”

Maou: “Oh, thank you. I thought it was almost time.”

Maid Sisters: '''Bow'''

Friar: “The harvest was according to plan. Oh hoh, it was a success. I believe the amount is enough to fill two carts.”

Maou: “And soil collection?”

Friar: “As you requested, six locations, each reserved a barrel. By the way, although we also have quite a few farming techniques, we have never heard of this method before.”

Maou: “As long as there are results. Hm. Is this it?” ''''Picks up''''

Friar: “Yes, it grew well.”

Maou: “Good, let’s celebrate!”

Friar: “Celebrate?”

Maou: “In order to promote these things, we must have everyone try it first right? If that is to be the case, then a celebration party is the best choice.”

Short Villager: “For real, Lady Scholar?”

Skinny Villager: “Is it alright?”

Maou: “Of course it is. What do you think Lord Friar? Can we borrow the cloister’s front court?”

Friar: “Certainly. But, I thought these potatoes are going to be sold to collect more funds.”

Maou: “Of course money is welcome, but I don’t plan to monopolize. If we don’t think about ways to relieve the food shortage and let everyone become prosperous, the plan will not move forward. Therefore, I need the help of everyone in the village. If we don’t first let the people close to us know it’s good points, then we won’t be able to spread it.”

Short Villager: “Wow, I really want to eat it now Lady Scholar.”

Skinny Villager: “Can we also plant them in our fields?”

Friar: “Of course. After our experiment, caring for them wouldn’t be any harder than caring for wheat. There are certain points that needs to be cautious about, of course, but the Order can instruct everyone.”

Short Villager: “I’m going to tell my wife immediately!”

Maou: “Ou, that’s right. We might not have enough help preparing the feast. If your lady wife has time to come help, that would be wonderful. Isn’t that right, Lord Friar?”

Short Villager: “Ah~ Lady Scholar, what ‘lady wife’, we’ll get embarrassed. The one at my home is only a plane old wife. But that plane old wife will be happy when she hears this. Excuse me~ I’m going to go and tell her now!”

Friar: “Yes, since I’ve completed my report, I should also return and inform the other friars and our Knight Dean. Ah, that’s right. Erm, about preparing the food?”

Maou: “Don’t worry about that --- will you guys be able to do it?”

Big Sister Maid: “Yes.” '''Bow'''

Little Sister Maid: “No problem~ we’ll make lots of dishes --- ---!”

Friar: “That’s great, since we didn’t research how to cook the potatoes.”

Maou: “Ah~let me remind you, you have to remember to make fried potatoes!”

'''--- --- Winter Country Castle, Winter Palace'''

Prince: “Old man, hey, Old man.”

Butler: “What is it, young master?”

Prince: “Don’t call me young master, I’m already twenty.”

Butler: “Did something happen?”

Prince: “Does Old Man know about potatoes?”

Butler: “Haha~ so the young master has already tried them out?”

Prince: “Ah, I ate it. It was good!”

Butler: “I’ve heard that it was brought over by a traveler.”

Prince: “Not only does it taste great, even a poor country like ours --- ---“ ''''Nom nom'''' “… … can cultivate it, it seems.”

Butler: “That does seem to be the case.”

Prince: “Do you have information?”

Butler: “Of course.”

Prince: “Good good.”

Butler: “This document has all the related information.”

'''Flips page'''

Prince: “So the distribution of this crop is by the Lakeside Order?”

Butler: “It seems like it. Also, this Lakeside Order has made various improvements.”

Prince: “Oh, like what?”

Butler: “First, the idea of the four turn cycle. Rumour says it uses a four year cycle to plant wheat, to greatly prevent loss of Earth’s Blessing. Compared to the three turn method, not only wheat but pigs and sheep raising has also become steady.”

Prince: “Even in winter?”

Butler: “It seems like they feed turnip to the livestock during winter. There is also, eh…improvement of farming tools and establishment of cloisters.”

Prince: “School? Hm… …”

Butler: “There’s more, recently they made the ‘windmill’.”

Prince: “What is that?”

Butler: “Similar to the ‘waterwheel’, but it does not use riverflow, but rather the flow of wind as the power source for movement. It seems like the Order requested shipwrights to create it. The northern parts of our kingdom lacks water source, if this invention can be popularized, it would be much more convenient.”

Prince: “Why’s that?”

Butler: “It’s possible to use the windmill’s power, to transport water to the top of the hill. That way, many locations that were originally unsuitable for farming can be cultivated.”

Prince: “Hmm…. …”

Butler: “Are you concerned?”

Prince: “Yes. Increase in tax is a good news… ha, but it’s not possible to stop the war with just that, afterall, potatoes can’t save my country. But either way, it’s worth investigating.”

Butler: “That’s true. Since tax for estates and villages are due separately, we can’t be certain how much effect it has on a whole… but, it seems like areas that are under the Order’s influence, increased their tax income by about 5%.”

Prince: “That’s a large increase.”

Butler: “Don’t underestimate this point. The revolution didn’t take more than a year to reach this point, no one knows what will happen next year.”

Prince: “Following that is the harvest of wheat.”

Butler: “The food called potato, can be harvested multiple times in a year.”

Prince: “Really?”

Butler: “It’s surprising, but it seems to be the truth.”

Prince: “Un.”

Butler: “Although it’s not show in the tax income, but it should be a great blessing for the farmers.”

Prince: “if Old Man says so, then there’s no reason to disbelieve you.”

Butler: “Thank you for your trust.”

Prince: “So what steps have you taken?”

Butler: “About that, since they seem to have started just recently, we should just monitor for now.”

Prince: “Unhuh.”

Butler: “I believe, that the Order plans to rely on this activity to gain territory within the Sounthern Kingdoms, and our Country is their starting point. Once there are results, they would probably contact the palace.”

Prince: “I see. The leader of that Order is… …”

Butler: “It should be Female Knight.”

Prince: “You’re not going to greet them? You know each other right?”

Butler: “On that, in the party she’s a noble girl with fortitude, although her chest is small… … she might hate me, I am a traitor after all.”

Prince: “Ah… sorry, at that time, it seems like we forced the position on you.”

Butler: “That’s too severe, young master.”

Prince: “The Demon Lord’s actions have slowed this year.”

Butler: “I fear rumors about Hero were true.”

Prince: “Even though we didn’t directly play a hand in it, but the ones who forced Hero to that desperate situation are us… … there have been no news of Hero’s survival anywhere?”

Butler: “None.”

Prince: “This war, we can’t let it end.”

Butler: “If the war was to end now, the first country to be destroyed would be us, Winter Country.”

Prince: “… …”

Butler: “Not just our Winter Country, but also of the Sounthern Kingdoms where the weather is extreme and food sources are never enough such as, Ice Country, White Night Country, Iron Country, which can be said to be the lowest Countries. Now we rely on the front line of the war against the Demons to receive Central’s monetary and food support, to sugarcoat it we’re Central’s protection, but to be frank we are just their dog. Once support stops coming, there would be many deaths due to starvation.”

Prince: “But to hide this from everyone, to let soldiers sacrifice themselves needlessly, to them, this is a betrayal. This is all just some farce.”

Butler: “Yes, a farce is right. But to perform this farce is the duty of royalty.”

Prince: “But… …”

Butler: “Young master, be patient. Please do not abandon your people.”

Prince: “If I were to die on the battlefield, at least that would satisfy the blood of a Warrior of the Ice Sea flowing inside me. But to lie to my people, to use their lives in exchange for survival… …”

Butler: “Young master. No matter if you wish it or not, you are not a soldier but royalty. How can young master not consider his people… … I came back to this country in order to raise a King that cares for his people.”

Prince: “… … I understand. I will control myself.”

Butler: “No. I spoke too harshly.”

Prince: “This consuming war is like never ending rain… … how long will it last?”

'''--- --- Demon World, Dragon Tribe Palace'''

'''Shu! Bang!'''

Hero: “… … wu~ I’m tired. I have no energy. I’m starving.”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “You sure can fight, Black Knight.”

Hero: “You’re pretty tough yourself, Archduke Fire Dragon.”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “… … I will never retreat!”

Hero: “You, I’ve already taken off your hand and tail at least ten times!”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “No matter how many times you cut, I can regrow it!”

Hero: “Wah~ what do I do about this pervert?”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “How about just taking my life? You clearly have that ability, why are you over there wasting time!”

Hero: “I didn’t come to kill you. As long as you agree to withdraw your army!”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “That’s not possible. We, the Fire Dragon Warriors must retake ‘Gate City’”

Hero: “Ah~ so that’s it after all… …”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “You should be the same! As Maou’s direct subordinate, you should retrieve the Demon World’s city from the hands of the humans!”

Hero: “That’s reasonable~”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “Why are you hesitating? Humans should all be killed!”

Hero: “In short, Maou did not give an order to take back ‘Gate City’.”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “That is because Maou is a coward! If one of the Dragon Tribe became the Demon Lord, then there will no longer be any need to listen to the orders of a weak Maou!”

Hero: “so you are saying, you plan to revolt against Maou?”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “… … ng.”

Hero: “That violates the contract. Many times, the battles between warlords threaten to destroy the Demon World, finally an agreement-like stability was created. If you don’t plan to care about that, then should the Demon World return to chaos?”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “Maou didn’t give any orders to take back ‘Gate City’.”

Hero: “Un.”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “But, there are no orders forbidding actions to retake it.”

Hero: “Ah~ that uncle noticed.”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “Falsely using the name of Maou to call the other tribes to arms to take back ‘Gate City’, that point does violate the contract; but if it was only our tribe, then this action is the responsibility of the Archduke, me. No one can interfere!”

Hero: “If you can defeat me that is.”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “Hah! Then do it! I am the Archduke Fire Dragon, born from the magma of the Demon World, I won’t flee or dodge.”

Hero: “Geeze~ this is so complicated, or is it troublesome? I miss my Hero days, I can just take out whoever I don’t like and those who attack me... … I had no need to hold back on one hand and negotiate on the other… … being Hero shouldn’t be an easy job right? So strange… …”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “What are you mumbling about! Come, Black Knight!”

'''Rarw --- ---! Bang --- ---!'''

Hero: “Wait wait! Archduke Fire Dragon!”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “What is it, Black Knight?”

Hero: “Then, how about I go to that city first.”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “… …?”

Hero: “That city --- --- ‘Gate City' is holy to Demonic gods, so it must be painful to have humans command it right? That I fully understand. But, the Dragon Tribe also did wrong in obsessing over defeating the humans and neglecting to guard the city.”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “That… …”

Hero: “Don’t find excuses… … I know you hate humans, but they won that city in battle. Victory in battle is holy, don’t forget about the unwritten law in the Demon World. If failure was due to carelessness, then there is even less room to talk.”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “… … urg.”

Hero: “Anyways, the place you wish to lead an army to attack, is the Demon World’s only human city, you can’t guarantee immediate success, there is also the Holy Crusade Army residing in there. In the worse case scenario, the Fire Dragon Tribe might be wiped out. Do you wish for that to happen, Archduke Fire Dragon?”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “That sort of thing, we will never know until we try!”

Hero: “Then please wait till spring next year.”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “What did you say?”

Hero: “I, Black Knight will swear in the name of the Demon Lord. To take back ‘Gate City’ no matter what, and make it the Demon Lord’s territory.”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “You want that place…. … to become Maou’s territory?”

Hero: “What the Fire Dragon tribe care about is honor right? You can’t allow humans to control the Demon’s holy land, I understand that feeling. But, even so, as long as the Demon Lord’s army retrieves ‘Gate City’ and turn it into Maou’s territory, then there is no problems right? On one hand the Demons have their holy city back, on the other hand the criticism that Maou is ‘weak’ is cleared. Right?”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “… …”

Hero: “Say something, oi, Archduke!”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “And if that does not happen?”

Hero: “Then it means that Maou is truly very weak, right?”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “I won’t have to hold back?”

Hero: “Aa, if Maou is proven not to be suitable as Maou, then at that time she will step down from the position. That is a promise I make as Black Knight.”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “… …”

Hero: “So?”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “So be it.” '''Sigh'''

Hero: “Really!”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “So be it.” '''Sigh'''

Hero: “Ouu--- ---! That’s great, I can finally breathe a sigh of relief. I was thinking about what I would do if that failed, I was scared witless.”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “Humph, you could have taken my life anytime.”

Hero: “We are both Maou’s subordinates, I didn’t want to do that if possible.”

Archduke Fire Dragon: "Hm."

Hero: "Even if I have to lay down my life, I will protect Maou."

Archduke Fire Dragon: “Wahahahaha! I appreciate the spirit you have there! Someone, someone! Quick, summon the Grand Princess over here!”

'''Footsteps'''

Grand Princess Fire Dragon: “Lord Father, I am here.”

Hero: “Eh~ who is this girl?”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “The day you accomplish our agreement, I will give the Grand Princess to you! You can take her as your wife or mistress! Wahahaha --- ---“

Hero: “Hey! Wait~!”

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'''--- --- Village Outskirts, Maou’s Manor, Courtyard'''

Female Knight: “Right, that’s it for warm-up, everyone.”

Noble Student: “… … fu … fu … …”

Merchant Student: “… … wu wu wu, I’m dying … …”

Soldier Student: “… …”

Female Knight: “So, let me explain about weapons. What you are holding is the standard weapon of the Southern Kingdom Army, the long sword. This type of weapon has a good balance between power and length, and is produced in Iron Country, so the quality is steady. Your balance will affect how smooth it is, so I want you to pick it up, in order to use it as reference.”

Noble Student: “...”

Merchant Student: “…”

Soldier Student: “This… this is stupid-gozaru[[http://www.baka-tsuki.org/project/index.php?title=Talk:Maouyuu:Scroll_04:_%22Please_do_not_abandon_your_people!%22#-gozaru].”

Female Knight: “What did you say?”

Noble Student: “…” '''Chill'''

Soldier Student: “I said, this is stupid-gozaru. Why must a man study sword skills from a woman?”

Female Knight: “…”

Soldier Student: “I came to learn from the White Swordsman, not to be a woman’s student-gozaru. A woman should just stay home and bake cakes.”

Female Knight: “Oi, the fatty over there.”

Merchant Student: “Wah! M…Me?”

Female Knight: “Hold up your sword with both hands.”

Merchant Student: “Wu wu… … Like this…?”

Female Knight: “HA!” '''Ching'''

Noble Student: “!”

Soldier Student: “Ng!”

Merchant Student: “Swo swo swo….sword! It…. It broke into two!”

Female Knight: “HA!” '''Ching'''

Merchant Student: “It… it shortened!”

Female Knight: “If I wanted, I can cut of five centimeters every time.”

Soldier Student: “Wh….why… …”

Female Knight: “That Gozaru student over there, listen up.”

Female Knight: “I am Lake Country’s Female Knight, I have traveled to the Demon World with Hero in the past, and experienced thousands of battles.”

Noble Student: “Hero…. You mean that Lord Hero!”

Merchant Student: “!”

Soldier Student: “Cou…cou…cou…could it be that ‘Demon Masked Rider? the Princess of Superhuman Strength? Rock crushing Yasha?”

Female Knight: “You seem pretty well informed, Gozaru student.”

Soldier Student: “… …” '''Shudder'''

Female Knight: “This isn’t the result of any superhuman strength, it’s skill… as long as you can control the direction of the sword’s edge, focus the energy at a point of weakness, everyone can do it. He….ah~ the White Swordsman is too talented, he does what he does ‘by feel’, so he’s not suitable as a teacher.”

Merchant Student: “Could it be, that the White Swordsman is Lady Female Knight’s student?”

Nobleman Student: “So… so that’s it!”

Soldier Student: “I see…”

Female Knight: “Nn, um. That’s no… wait, that’s exactly it. Any…anyways, the White Swordsman is currently under orders to take on a quest.”

Nobleman Student: “Order…. From the King?”

Soldier Student: “Quest! That’s the goal of every man-gozaru!”

Female Knight: “So, during this time, the four days a week fighting lessons will be taught by me.”

Merchant Student: “Un… … Understood!”

Female Knight: “Don’t worry, I’m different from White Swordsman, I plan to use the method of practical coaching with theoretical foundation. I will train your combat skills until it can actually be of use to you.”

Noble Student: “To be able to receive training from Hero’s companion, it truly is an honor!”

Solder Student: “If that’s the case then it can’t be helped. I will pay full attention to my sword skills-gozaru.”

Female Knight: “Then first, run two laps around the forest, then run another round holding your sword; then move to the lake until you’re waist deep and swing your sword five hundred times.”

Three Students: “EH --- ---!”

'''--- --- Maou’s Manor, Office'''

'''Eh--- --- ---! Eh --- --- ---!'''

Maou: “Everyone seems full of energy today.”

Chief Maid: “Indeed. But Female Knight seems to be enjoying herself.”

Maou: “Really? Isn’t it because Hero’s not here that she’s acting like a bear with an arrow in her behind?”

Chief Maid: “She’s a trustworthy person, plus she’s cute.”

Maou: “Un.”

Chief Maid: “She’s also more slender than Lady Maou.”

Maou: “Un.”

Chief Maid: “No no no, Lady Maou’s shape isn’t bad either! A certain part where there should be development is impressive as well. It’s sensual and naughty.”

Maou: “Your words are very indecent Chief Maid.”

Chief Maid: “Even though the body can be either sexy or healing, your personality itself is neither, it’s a point that Lady Maou should trouble over?”

Maou: “None of your business.”

'''Tong, ting, kakaka, kachik'''

Chief Maid: “What is that?”

Maou: “Un. It’s an experiment that I requested the blacksmith to make. I’m trying it out, then noting the parts that still need improvement.”

Chief Maid: “What is it for?”

Maou: “It’s called a compass. I’m improving it, using two rods and a glass globe to improve the balance of the compass.”

Chief Maid: “What does it look like before improvement?”

Maou: “A magnet floating atop some water. Look inside, the structure is the same as the part that’s currently floating inside.”

Chief Maid: “I understand generally. But, it’s changed quite a bit.”

Maou: “It can’t be helped, it’s a prototype. In order to make it more practical, there are some minor modifications.”

Chief Maid: “What areas are you trying to improve?”

Maou: “Un, a compass is used to understand your location. The movement of the magnet inside tells the user where they are at…. Thus, the water must be completely still.”

Chief Maid: “I see.”

Maou: “Those who want to know their location are mostly sailors, right? On a rocking ship, especially on stormy days, it is difficult to get the water to be calm on a compass.”

Chief Maid: “So how does people deal with that currently?”

Maou: “Through perseverance?”

Chief Maid: “… …”

Maou: “… …”

Chief Maid: “Humans sure are amazing.”

Maou: “But if we modify this to be suspended in the air, even though it’s difficult to find a place to stabilize it, we can rely on the drop hammer at the bottom to maintain the balance even in a rocking ship.”

Chief Maid: “Un, so it will work even without perseverance.”

Maou: “No, Female Knight said before, perseverance makes a human, it’s probably one of the necessary components. This modification is to lower the technical difficulty. Originally, the compass requires special skills, this device can increase the number of skilled technicians.”

Chief Maid: “But this Village isn’t near any water.”

Maou: “Un, I plan to sell this device.”

Chief Maid: “Will someone buy it?”

Maou: “If the person has vision, then they would probably be willing to trade a house full of gold for this. I plan to use it to approach the ‘Union’.”

Chief Maid: “Afterall, this is Lady Maou’s specialty, please do your best.”

Maou: “Leave it to me.”

Chief Maid: “Anyways, would you like some potatoes for lunch?”

Maou: “Un, fried potatoes are very tasty!” '''smile'''

'''--- --- Demon World, Fanged Tribe, Black Wolf Fortress'''

Demon Wolf: “Aroo~ ~!”

Demon Wolf: “Rawr~~!”

Hero: “Whoa, something is coming this way.”

Demon Wolf: “Rawr~ ~! Grr! Garr!”

Hero: “Hey you, if you don’t want to get hurt, move aside!”

'''Pa shuu! Clang!'''

Demon Wolf: “Ga!”

Demon Wolf: “Fu…fu…fu… … wooo!”

Winged Fairy: “Lord Black Knight~ this way this way!”

Hero: “Did you find it?”

Winged Fairy: “The Queen, over here over here!”

Hero: “Leave it to me! Explosion spell!”

Winged Fairy: “Up~ go up~!”

Black Wolf Soldier: “Don’t even think about passing!”

Hero: “Demon? Let me through!”

'''Clang! Clang!'''

Winged Fairy: “It’s the Black Wolf Tribe~ there are even larger ones~”

Black Wolf Soldier: “Don’t worry, you won’t be continuing forward!”

Hero: “I really don’t want to kill… … ha!”

'''Pak!'''

Winged Fairy: “Forehead flick?”

Black Wolf Soldier: “Damn….damn you!”

'''Falls down'''

Hero: “They just keep coming.”

Winged Fairy: “Here comes another bunch~”

Black Wolf Soldier: “Intruder!”

Black Wolf Soldier: “Halt, who goes there!”

Black Wolf Soldier: “We are the strongest army in the Demon World… …”

Black Wolf Soldier: “You dare come here knowing this is the Black Wolf Fortress?”

Hero: “So annoying!”

Winged Fairy: “No….! You can’t destroy the Fortress!”

Hero: “Oh, that’s right! The Queen is still upstairs.”

Winged Fairy: “Yep yep.”

Hero: “How about…this!” '''cracking sound'''

Black Wolf Soldier: “The stone wall….with one hand…”

Black Wolf Soldier: “Ru….Run away!”

Hero: “This skill requires some distance… …don’t be dumfounded, if it hits a vital point, you’ll die~, I remember that you twist your back like this... …”

Winged Fairy: “So high~”

Hero: “Great Sage Spin! Duet! ‘Seal of Light Gun’!”

'''Boom --- ---'''

'''--- --- Top of Black Wolf Fortress'''

'''Bam boom --- ---'''

Winged Fairy: “Cough, cough”

Hero: “Sorry.”

Winged Fairy: “So mean~”

Fairy Queen: “What happened?”

Hero: “Oh, is this the person?”

Winged Fairy: “My Queen~!”

Fairy Queen: “Could it be Winged Fairy?”

Hero: “Hello. Sorry for the rough greeting.”

Winged Fairy: “My Queen, this is a human male~”

Fairy Queen: “That much is obvious.”

Hero: “I am human, correct.”

Winged Fairy: “I’m so smart~♪”

Fairy Queen: “Quickly run away, if the Demon Wolf General comes then we’re in trouble!”

Hero: “I’ve already taken care of him?”

Fairy Queen: “What? I can’t believe that a human could have that kind of power. But that’s not all there is! There is someone behind the Demon Wolf General that is more powerful --- --- --- the Black Wolf King is known throughout the Demon World as a powerful warrior… …”

Hero: “I’ve taken care of him too. That was last week.”

Fairy Queen: “You… what in the world are…”

Winged Fairy: “the Black Knight, he’s a human~”

Hero: “Un, Black Knight. I am Maou’s sword, I swore loyalty to Maou as the enforcer of the order of the Demon World.”

Winged Fairy: “So cool~”

Fairy Queen: “Is that so… the seal on that armour is indeed the Demon Lord’s. No, more precisely the armour belongs to the Demon Lord…?”

Hero: “… … I am unable to answer that.”

Winged Fairy: “He’s pretending to be cool~”

Fairy Queen: “You are here to teach them a lesson because the Black Wolf Tribe disobeyed the Maou’s orders, kidnaping humans and causing murder and mayhem, even attacking Demon tribes and cities?” Extremely thankful

Hero: “No, I just did it on impulse.”

Winged Fairy: “… …” '''Stare'''

Hero: “Hem --- --- that’s exactly it. The Demon Wolf Tribe’s actions could no longer be overlooked. Not because of kindness towards the enemy but because Maou’s orders are absolute, and must not be defied.”

Fairy Queen: “Eventhough you are human, what loyalty to the Maou.”

Hero: “Hmhahahaha, I am Black Knight! The invincible! The sword of Maou!”

Fairy Queen: “Everything will be as Maou orders.” '''Deeply respectful'''

Hero: (That feels good! Being Maou’s subordinate isn’t too bad!)

Winged Fairy: “My Queen ~”

Fairy Queen: “What is it?”

Winged Fairy: “Searching for someone~”

Fairy Queen: “Searching for someone?”

Hero: “Ah, there is that matter. Ah~ ah~ I have been ordered by Maou, to search for a human. Truthfully, I came here to see Fairy Queen, incidentally I just took care of the Black Wolf Clan by chance.”

Winged Fairy: “The human female that came to Fairy Queen~”

Fairy Queen: “Ou, that spell caster… …”

Hero: “Where is she?”

Fairy Queen: “That girl hides a very extraordinary magical potential. After she learned our Fairy magic, she said she wanted to search for even more powerful magics and went on a journey.”

Hero: “Journey? Where?”

Fairy Queen: “I’m not too sure myself… …”

Hero: “That emotionless girl, how much more does she want to know before she’s willing to stop? She’s already the strongest human.”

Fairy Queen: “Now that I think about it….”

Hero: “What is it?”

Fairy Queen: “At the end of the Demon World, under the Sands of Time Fall, there is an ancient chair. According to legend, travelers who sit on that chair, will be able to see the end of the stars, the ‘Outer World Library’ --- --- she was very enthusiastically researching that legend.”

Hero: “The ‘Outer World Library’? I understand.”

Fairy Queen: “But that’s only a place of legends, we of the Fairy Tribe do not know the location or the way to go there.”

Hero: “No problem. I have been ordered by the Maou, no matter where it is, I will find her.”

Winged Fairy: “So cool~!”

Fairy Queen: “Then I wish you a safe journey.”

Hero: “The Fairy Tribe is to return to their old territories and lead their tribes as before --- --- that is what Maou said.”

Fairy Queen: “We pray for the long and peaceful reign of the Demon Lord.”

Hero: “Uh~ hem hem. I have already strongly warned the remaining Black Wolves Tribe. The Black Wolves Tribe are originally tribe that values honor, from now on they will be focused on becoming trustworthy, to become honorable citizens under Maou.”

Fairy Queen: “As long as the Black Wolf tribe no longer cause harm to the Fairy Tribe, we will have no problem. I am willing to swear that there will be no grudges.”

Hero: “… … This tolerance, I will be sure to tell Maou. Then, it’s almost time. I must continue my journey to search for my query, farewell.”

Fairy Queen: “This great debt, we will never forget it.”

'''Shuu!'''

Winged Fairy: “So cool~!”

Fairy Queen: “The Fairy Tribe is saved… to think that Maou had a subordinate like this… even though people say she’s just a useless Demon Lord, soft and powerless, perhaps some changes will be coming soon. About the Maou --- --- Ah!”

Winged Fairy: “What is it~?”

Fairy Queen: “About Maou… …”

(Under tha Sands of Time Falls --- --- Ancient chair --- --- the edge of the stars --- ---: ‘Outer World Library’”

Fairy Queen: “’Outer World Library’ … …”

Winged Fairy: “?”

Fairy Queen: “They say that there is a Demonic Tribe, a fairly strange group, that have long locked themselves in the ‘Outer World Library’… … they say that they seek knowledge, can see the past and visions of the future, obtaining ‘Outer World Knowledge’, that desire is enough to ignite their own souls… …”

Winged Fairy: “?”

Fairy Queen: “It is said that the current Maou is from the ‘Outer World Library’… …”

'''--- --- Wave Country, Gulf City, Commerce Hall'''

Young Merchant: “This is truly shocking. Incredible, too amazing.”

Middle Aged Merchant: “Yo, what did you call me for?”

Able Accountant: “Isn’t it too early for dinner? What is it? Did the wine from Lake Country fail? Or is there a change in the exchange rate of the Holy City?”

Young Merchant: “Take a look at this. It arrived this afternoon, it took some time to put it together.”

Middle Aged Merchant: “--- ---!”

Able Accountant: “This…. This …”

Young Merchant: “Certainly, you can tell what it is just by looking?”

Middle Aged Merchant: “It’s a compass isn’t it? Though the shape is different from any I’ve seen before.”

Able Accountant: “But, you can tell by a glance.”

Middle Aged Merchant: “Although I don’t know who came up with this, but it’s truly extraordinary. It is shocking.”

Young Merchant: “Un, it feels as if someone threw a large rock at my head, undoubtedly.”

Able Accountant: “This… these two metal hoops, no matter where it is place it can maintain level, right? Along with this weight to increase stability… …”

Young Merchant: “The theory is as you can see. Although there aren’t any special mechanisms, it is actually an incredible invention.”

Middle Aged Merchant: “If the craftsman at Copper Country could take a look at this device, they could probably make a smaller version. This is wonderful! Where did you get this? Just as soon as you start turning this into a merchandise, it will be great merit to you! Surely you would be a shoe-in for cadre… … no, even entering the Committee of the Ten would not be a dream.”

Able Merchant: “That’s right, this invention will bring great profit for the ‘Union’, comrade.”

Middle Aged Merchant: “Your dream will finally be realized Young Merchant! The youngest to step onto the pedestal of the cadres, you would be the first!”

Able Merchant: “Although I feel that you could have become one even earlier.”

Young Merchant: “This can change the world!”

Middle Aged Merchant: “Yes, the world will be changed because of that!”

Younger Merchant: “But, it’s not that simple.”

Middle Aged Merchant: “Hm, that is true.”

Able Accountant: “What is it?”

Young Merchant: “How to put this, we must think about the significance of this device’s appearance.”

Middle Aged Merchant: “Rightly so, I am overjoyed, just like the rich profit of a large barrel of distilled wine. But other than this barrel, are there other barrels of distilled wine out there? Or, could it be a trap? We are merchants, not drunkards, we must use our heads at this time.”

Able Accountant: “You are right, un.”

Young Merchant: “Firstly, the one who invented this is not me, it was delivered by someone. We must consider why that person is planning… …”

Middle Aged Merchant: “Do you know who they are?”

Young Merchant: “The name on the letter is ‘Crimson Scholar’. The sender seems to be living in the Sounthern Allied Kingdom’s Winter Country, in a village called Wintering Village.”

Middle Aged Merchant: “That’s a small and poor village.”

Able Accountant: “I have some impression of that place, there’s nothing particularly special… no, wait.”

'''Searching'''

Young Merchant: “What is it?”

Able Accountant: “I remember that name was written in a report somewhere… … ah-hah, found it. This summer, the Lakeside Order built a cloister at that village.”

Middle Aged Merchant: “Lakeside Order? The ones from Lake Country? Did their power spread that far towards the border area already?”

Able Accountant: “No, they seem to have built a cloister far from their area of influence, they shouldn’t have started collecting followers in that area. That’s probably why that report was especially memorable… …”

Young Merchant: “Hm, that is strange.”

Middle Aged Merchant: “The two are probably related.”

Able Accountant: “You plan to contact the other party.”

Young Merchant: “Of course, the ingenuity behind this invention is obvious. Although this could be made into a business weapon, there’s also the weakness that it’s easy to imitate.”

Able Accountant: “That is true enough.”

Young Merchant: “No matter what the secret is behind this compass, simply to install it upon ‘Union’ ships to increase our trade advantage, or to sell to Central and gain a large profit, we must negotiate with the scholar that invented this.”

Able Accountant: “Even though it is possible to imitate, we can’t be certain that the other party did not find other organizations or countries and initiated sales…. Isn’t that right?”

Middle Aged Merchant: “If it becomes necessary… …”

Young Merchant: “I should hope that does not happen. We are merchants after all, not assassins.”

'''--- --- Wintering Village, Approaching Evening'''

Short Villager: “Ho--- --- Ho --- ---“

Skinny Villager: “Ho--- ---“

Short Villager: “Today’s weather is really great.”

Skinny Villager: “Yah, the barley is growing well.”

Short Villager: “After the construction of the cloister was finished, they taught us lots of things.”

Skinny Villager: “Ah, it’s Mister Friar.”

Friar: “Good afternoon, everyone sure is diligent.”

Short Villager: “Good afternoon.” '''Nod'''

Skinny Villager: “Afternoon” '''Nod'''

Friar: “What are your plans today?”

Short Villager: “I’m preparing to go to the riverbank to catch some trout.”

Skinny Villager: “I need to get some firewood.”

Friar: “Sounds good.”

Short Villager: “What about Mister Friar?”

Friar: “Hahaha, actually, the crop we have been experimenting with, will soon be coming to it’s second harvest!”

Short Villager: “Oh-ho, Mister Friar seems really happy!”

Friar: “Yes, overjoyed. This is a blessing given to us by the ear after all. It’s all thanks to the protection of the Spirit of Light that we have such results. I’m planning to report to the Lady Scholar about the new harvest.”

Short Villager: “Really, I see.”

Friar: “Uh-huh, that crop called potato, is sweet and soft, it tastes very good.”

Short Villager: “Really, I want to try it as well --- ---“

Skinny Villager: “What does it taste like?”

'''Approaching footsteps'''

Maou: “We’ll invite you to try it.”

Friar: “Ah, is it Lady Scholar!”

Short Villager: “Lady Scholar, good afternoon.”

Skinny Villager: “Good afternoon, Lady Scholar. Today’s weather is great.”

Friar: “I was just planning to report to you.”

Maou: “Oh, thank you. I thought it was almost time.”

Maid Sisters: '''Bow'''

Friar: “The harvest was according to plan. Oh hoh, it was a success. I believe the amount is enough to fill two carts.”

Maou: “And soil collection?”

Friar: “As you requested, six locations, each reserved a barrel. By the way, although we also have quite a few farming techniques, we have never heard of this method before.”

Maou: “As long as there are results. Hm. Is this it?” ''''Picks up''''

Friar: “Yes, it grew well.”

Maou: “Good, let’s celebrate!”

Friar: “Celebrate?”

Maou: “In order to promote these things, we must have everyone try it first right? If that is to be the case, then a celebration party is the best choice.”

Short Villager: “For real, Lady Scholar?”

Skinny Villager: “Is it alright?”

Maou: “Of course it is. What do you think Lord Friar? Can we borrow the cloister’s front court?”

Friar: “Certainly. But, I thought these potatoes are going to be sold to collect more funds.”

Maou: “Of course money is welcome, but I don’t plan to monopolize. If we don’t think about ways to relieve the food shortage and let everyone become prosperous, the plan will not move forward. Therefore, I need the help of everyone in the village. If we don’t first let the people close to us know it’s good points, then we won’t be able to spread it.”

Short Villager: “Wow, I really want to eat it now Lady Scholar.”

Skinny Villager: “Can we also plant them in our fields?”

Friar: “Of course. After our experiment, caring for them wouldn’t be any harder than caring for wheat. There are certain points that needs to be cautious about, of course, but the Order can instruct everyone.”

Short Villager: “I’m going to tell my wife immediately!”

Maou: “Ou, that’s right. We might not have enough help preparing the feast. If your lady wife has time to come help, that would be wonderful. Isn’t that right, Lord Friar?”

Short Villager: “Ah~ Lady Scholar, what ‘lady wife’, we’ll get embarrassed. The one at my home is only a plane old wife. But that plane old wife will be happy when she hears this. Excuse me~ I’m going to go and tell her now!”

Friar: “Yes, since I’ve completed my report, I should also return and inform the other friars and our Knight Dean. Ah, that’s right. Erm, about preparing the food?”

Maou: “Don’t worry about that --- will you guys be able to do it?”

Big Sister Maid: “Yes.” '''Bow'''

Little Sister Maid: “No problem~ we’ll make lots of dishes --- ---!”

Friar: “That’s great, since we didn’t research how to cook the potatoes.”

Maou: “Ah~let me remind you, you have to remember to make fried potatoes!”

'''--- --- Winter Country Castle, Winter Palace'''

Prince: “Old man, hey, Old man.”

Butler: “What is it, young master?”

Prince: “Don’t call me young master, I’m already twenty.”

Butler: “Did something happen?”

Prince: “Does Old Man know about potatoes?”

Butler: “Haha~ so the young master has already tried them out?”

Prince: “Ah, I ate it. It was good!”

Butler: “I’ve heard that it was brought over by a traveler.”

Prince: “Not only does it taste great, even a poor country like ours --- ---“ ''''Nom nom'''' “… … can cultivate it, it seems.”

Butler: “That does seem to be the case.”

Prince: “Do you have information?”

Butler: “Of course.”

Prince: “Good good.”

Butler: “This document has all the related information.”

'''Flips page'''

Prince: “So the distribution of this crop is by the Lakeside Order?”

Butler: “It seems like it. Also, this Lakeside Order has made various improvements.”

Prince: “Oh, like what?”

Butler: “First, the idea of the four turn cycle. Rumour says it uses a four year cycle to plant wheat, to greatly prevent loss of Earth’s Blessing. Compared to the three turn method, not only wheat but pigs and sheep raising has also become steady.”

Prince: “Even in winter?”

Butler: “It seems like they feed turnip to the livestock during winter. There is also, eh…improvement of farming tools and establishment of cloisters.”

Prince: “School? Hm… …”

Butler: “There’s more, recently they made the ‘windmill’.”

Prince: “What is that?”

Butler: “Similar to the ‘waterwheel’, but it does not use riverflow, but rather the flow of wind as the power source for movement. It seems like the Order requested shipwrights to create it. The northern parts of our kingdom lacks water source, if this invention can be popularized, it would be much more convenient.”

Prince: “Why’s that?”

Butler: “It’s possible to use the windmill’s power, to transport water to the top of the hill. That way, many locations that were originally unsuitable for farming can be cultivated.”

Prince: “Hmm…. …”

Butler: “Are you concerned?”

Prince: “Yes. Increase in tax is a good news… ha, but it’s not possible to stop the war with just that, afterall, potatoes can’t save my country. But either way, it’s worth investigating.”

Butler: “That’s true. Since tax for estates and villages are due separately, we can’t be certain how much effect it has on a whole… but, it seems like areas that are under the Order’s influence, increased their tax income by about 5%.”

Prince: “That’s a large increase.”

Butler: “Don’t underestimate this point. The revolution didn’t take more than a year to reach this point, no one knows what will happen next year.”

Prince: “Following that is the harvest of wheat.”

Butler: “The food called potato, can be harvested multiple times in a year.”

Prince: “Really?”

Butler: “It’s surprising, but it seems to be the truth.”

Prince: “Un.”

Butler: “Although it’s not show in the tax income, but it should be a great blessing for the farmers.”

Prince: “if Old Man says so, then there’s no reason to disbelieve you.”

Butler: “Thank you for your trust.”

Prince: “So what steps have you taken?”

Butler: “About that, since they seem to have started just recently, we should just monitor for now.”

Prince: “Unhuh.”

Butler: “I believe, that the Order plans to rely on this activity to gain territory within the Sounthern Kingdoms, and our Country is their starting point. Once there are results, they would probably contact the palace.”

Prince: “I see. The leader of that Order is… …”

Butler: “It should be Female Knight.”

Prince: “You’re not going to greet them? You know each other right?”

Butler: “On that, in the party she’s a noble girl with fortitude, although her chest is small… … she might hate me, I am a traitor after all.”

Prince: “Ah… sorry, at that time, it seems like we forced the position on you.”

Butler: “That’s too severe, young master.”

Prince: “The Demon Lord’s actions have slowed this year.”

Butler: “I fear rumors about Hero were true.”

Prince: “Even though we didn’t directly play a hand in it, but the ones who forced Hero to that desperate situation are us… … there have been no news of Hero’s survival anywhere?”

Butler: “None.”

Prince: “This war, we can’t let it end.”

Butler: “If the war was to end now, the first country to be destroyed would be us, Winter Country.”

Prince: “… …”

Butler: “Not just our Winter Country, but also of the Sounthern Kingdoms where the weather is extreme and food sources are never enough such as, Ice Country, White Night Country, Iron Country, which can be said to be the lowest Countries. Now we rely on the front line of the war against the Demons to receive Central’s monetary and food support, to sugarcoat it we’re Central’s protection, but to be frank we are just their dog. Once support stops coming, there would be many deaths due to starvation.”

Prince: “But to hide this from everyone, to let soldiers sacrifice themselves needlessly, to them, this is a betrayal. This is all just some farce.”

Butler: “Yes, a farce is right. But to perform this farce is the duty of royalty.”

Prince: “But… …”

Butler: “Young master, be patient. Please do not abandon your people.”

Prince: “If I were to die on the battlefield, at least that would satisfy the blood of a Warrior of the Ice Sea flowing inside me. But to lie to my people, to use their lives in exchange for survival… …”

Butler: “Young master. No matter if you wish it or not, you are not a soldier but royalty. How can young master not consider his people… … I came back to this country in order to raise a King that cares for his people.”

Prince: “… … I understand. I will control myself.”

Butler: “No. I spoke too harshly.”

Prince: “This consuming war is like never ending rain… … how long will it last?”

'''--- --- Demon World, Dragon Tribe Palace'''

'''Shu! Bang!'''

Hero: “… … wu~ I’m tired. I have no energy. I’m starving.”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “You sure can fight, Black Knight.”

Hero: “You’re pretty tough yourself, Archduke Fire Dragon.”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “… … I will never retreat!”

Hero: “You, I’ve already taken off your hand and tail at least ten times!”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “No matter how many times you cut, I can regrow it!”

Hero: “Wah~ what do I do about this pervert?”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “How about just taking my life? You clearly have that ability, why are you over there wasting time!”

Hero: “I didn’t come to kill you. As long as you agree to withdraw your army!”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “That’s not possible. We, the Fire Dragon Warriors must retake ‘Gate City’”

Hero: “Ah~ so that’s it after all… …”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “You should be the same! As Maou’s direct subordinate, you should retrieve the Demon World’s city from the hands of the humans!”

Hero: “That’s reasonable~”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “Why are you hesitating? Humans should all be killed!”

Hero: “In short, Maou did not give an order to take back ‘Gate City’.”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “That is because Maou is a coward! If one of the Dragon Tribe became the Demon Lord, then there will no longer be any need to listen to the orders of a weak Maou!”

Hero: “so you are saying, you plan to revolt against Maou?”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “… … ng.”

Hero: “That violates the contract. Many times, the battles between warlords threaten to destroy the Demon World, finally an agreement-like stability was created. If you don’t plan to care about that, then should the Demon World return to chaos?”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “Maou didn’t give any orders to take back ‘Gate City’.”

Hero: “Un.”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “But, there are no orders forbidding actions to retake it.”

Hero: “Ah~ that uncle noticed.”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “Falsely using the name of Maou to call the other tribes to arms to take back ‘Gate City’, that point does violate the contract; but if it was only our tribe, then this action is the responsibility of the Archduke, me. No one can interfere!”

Hero: “If you can defeat me that is.”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “Hah! Then do it! I am the Archduke Fire Dragon, born from the magma of the Demon World, I won’t flee or dodge.”

Hero: “Geeze~ this is so complicated, or is it troublesome? I miss my Hero days, I can just take out whoever I don’t like and those who attack me... … I had no need to hold back on one hand and negotiate on the other… … being Hero shouldn’t be an easy job right? So strange… …”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “What are you mumbling about! Come, Black Knight!”

'''Rarw --- ---! Bang --- ---!'''

Hero: “Wait wait! Archduke Fire Dragon!”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “What is it, Black Knight?”

Hero: “Then, how about I go to that city first.”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “… …?”

Hero: “That city --- --- ‘Gate City' is holy to Demonic gods, so it must be painful to have humans command it right? That I fully understand. But, the Dragon Tribe also did wrong in obsessing over defeating the humans and neglecting to guard the city.”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “That… …”

Hero: “Don’t find excuses… … I know you hate humans, but they won that city in battle. Victory in battle is holy, don’t forget about the unwritten law in the Demon World. If failure was due to carelessness, then there is even less room to talk.”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “… … urg.”

Hero: “Anyways, the place you wish to lead an army to attack, is the Demon World’s only human city, you can’t guarantee immediate success, there is also the Holy Crusade Army residing in there. In the worse case scenario, the Fire Dragon Tribe might be wiped out. Do you wish for that to happen, Archduke Fire Dragon?”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “That sort of thing, we will never know until we try!”

Hero: “Then please wait till spring next year.”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “What did you say?”

Hero: “I, Black Knight will swear in the name of the Demon Lord. To take back ‘Gate City’ no matter what, and make it the Demon Lord’s territory.”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “You want that place…. … to become Maou’s territory?”

Hero: “What the Fire Dragon tribe care about is honor right? You can’t allow humans to control the Demon’s holy land, I understand that feeling. But, even so, as long as the Demon Lord’s army retrieves ‘Gate City’ and turn it into Maou’s territory, then there is no problems right? On one hand the Demons have their holy city back, on the other hand the criticism that Maou is ‘weak’ is cleared. Right?”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “… …”

Hero: “Say something, oi, Archduke!”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “And if that does not happen?”

Hero: “Then it means that Maou is truly very weak, right?”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “I won’t have to hold back?”

Hero: “Aa, if Maou is proven not to be suitable as Maou, then at that time she will step down from the position. That is a promise I make as Black Knight.”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “… …”

Hero: “So?”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “So be it.” '''Sigh'''

Hero: “Really!”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “So be it.” '''Sigh'''

Hero: “Ouu--- ---! That’s great, I can finally breathe a sigh of relief. I was thinking about what I would do if that failed, I was scared witless.”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “Humph, you could have taken my life anytime.”

Hero: “We are both Maou’s subordinates, I didn’t want to do that if possible.”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “Wahahahaha! I appreciate the spirit you have there! Someone, someone! Quick, summon the Grand Princess over here!”

'''Footsteps'''

Grand Princess Fire Dragon: “Lord Father, I am here.”

Hero: “Eh~ who is this girl?”

Archduke Fire Dragon: “The day you accomplish our agreement, I will give the Grand Princess to you! You can take her as your wife or mistress! Wahahaha --- ---“

Hero: “Hey! Wait~!”

Talk:Maouyuu:Scroll 04: "Please do not abandon your people!"

2013-10-23T12:47:29Z

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== Translators Note==

===-gozaru===

In my previous translation the ending of Soldier Student's lines '-gozaru' was not added, but because Female Knight refers to him by his way of speech, from now on the ending -gozaru will be added to Soldier Student's lines.

Ending sentences with -gozaru is just a way of speech, there's is no particular meaning. But it would be similar in meaning to: "that is" or "that is so" or "indeed"

For those familiar with the anime Kenshin, Soldier Student's way of speech is similar to the main character, Himura Kenshi, instead of saying I or me, they would use the phrase "myself" or "this one" and end with "-gozaru". It is a stereotypical soldier or warrior speech pattern.

Maoyuu Maou Yuusha

2013-10-23T11:22:54Z

Astrea: /* Novel Version */

[[Image:Maoyuu Volume1 Cover.jpg|286px|thumb|Drama CD Cover]]
The Maoyuu Maou Yuusha series is also available in the following languages:
*[[Maoyuu Maou Yuusha ~ Português Brasileiro|Português Brasileiro (Brazilian Portuguese)]]

==Story Synopsis==

After a long and treacherous journey, our Hero finally arrives at the Demon King’s castle only to find himself being asked for help. The Hero explains how the war that the demons have brought upon the humans have killed thousands and put more in misery. The queen of demons however argues that this war has made the human society band together as one and showed empirical evidence how it has increased population, increased production, boosted economy and improved society overall. Furthermore, she explains to the Hero that ending this war will result in a civil war that will produce more bloodshed than there ever was. The Hero, convinced that the only way to bring peace, relatively speaking, is to join forces with the Demon King, agrees to help with her plans! (From Baka-Updates)

==[[Maoyuu_Maou_Yuusha:Registration_Page|Registration]]==
Those who wish to contribute must first notify a supervisor beforehand.
'''Translators must register which chapters they're working on.''

'''SUPERVISOR NOTICE:'''

Verified that chapter 3-6 are under works atm.

==The 'Maoyuu Maou Yuusha' series by Mamare Touno==
===Novel Version===
Volume One
:*[[Maoyuu:Introduction|Introduction]] ([http://vermiliongrey.com/translations/maoyuu-maou-yuusha/introduction/ Vermilliongrey])
:*[[Maoyuu:Volume 01: "Hero, become mine." "I refuse"|Scroll 01]] ([http://vermiliongrey.com/translations/maoyuu-maou-yuusha/chapter-1/ Vermilliongrey])
:*[[Maouyuu:Scroll 02: "Please make us human."|Scroll 02]] ([http://vermiliongrey.com/translations/maoyuu-maou-yuusha/chapter-2/ Vermilliongrey])
:*[[Maouyuu:Scroll 03: "Where have you been slacking off to!"|Scroll 03]]
:*[[Maouyuu:Scroll 04: "Please do not abandon your people!"|Scroll 04]]
:*Scroll 05
:*Scroll 06
:*Scroll 07
:*Scroll 08
:*Scroll 09
:*Scroll 10
:*Scroll 11
:*Afterwards

===Web Version===
:*[[Maoyuu:Volume 01|Volume 01]]
:*Volume 02
:*Volume 03
:*Volume 04
:*Volume 05
:*Volume 06
:*Volume 07
:*Volume 08
:*Volume 09
:*Volume 10
:*Volume 11
:*Volume 12
:*Volume 13
:*Volume 14
:*Volume 15
:*Volume 16
:*Volume 17
:*Volume 18
:*[[Maoyuu:Volume 19|Volume 19]]
:*[[Maoyuu:Volume 20|Volume 20]]
:*[[Maoyuu:Volume 21|Volume 21]]

Translation of Vol. 19 and 20 are a courtesy of CAVED.

Introduction by Astrea

==Project Staff==
*Project Administrator:
*Project Supervisor: [[user:Teh_Ping|Teh Ping]]

===Translators===
INACTIVE
:*[[User:Astrea|Astrea]]
:*CAVED

===Editors===
INACTIVE
:*[[User:Awesomesteroids]]
:*[[User:Kira0802|Kira0802]]

== Series Overview ==

*まおゆう魔王勇者１「この我のものとなれ、勇者よ」「断る!」（December 29, 2010、ISBN 978-4-04-726933-0）
*まおゆう魔王勇者２忽鄰塔（クリルタイ）の陰謀(January 31, 2011、ISBN 978-4-04-726994-1）
*まおゆう魔王勇者３聖鍵（せいけん）遠征軍（April 28, 2011、ISBN 978-4-04-727097-8）
*まおゆう魔王勇者４この手でできること（July 16, 2011、ISBN 978-4-04-727098-5）
*まおゆう魔王勇者５あの丘の向こうに（January 21, 2012、Normal Edition: ISBN 978-4-04-727144-9 Special Edition: ISBN 978-4-04-727672-7）

Maoyuu Maou Yuusha:Registration Page

2013-10-23T11:21:17Z

Astrea: /* Maoyuu Maou Yuusha series */

To re-iterate the registration procedure:

*You are required to register which chapters you wish to work on. One portion of text per translator, please. But it will be good not to register if you are only going to translate one or two chapter and drop it or if you are not confident at translating.

*Registration is on a "First Come, First Served" basis. Please register your intended chapters on the project's registration page.

*Maximum number of translators per volume is two, unless the volume is a collection of smaller stories. Another way to interpret this is no more than two translators should be working on the same "story arc".

*Translators may only register for portions of one volume at a time within each project. This is to prevent "biting off more than you can chew".

*The Registration page is not a binding contract, and translators are encouraged to negotiate between themselves which portions to register for.

*Anonymous Translated Contributions are required to inform [[User:Thelastguardian|thelastguardian]] and the designated Project Supervisor of the intend Chapters as shown on the corresponding Registration page before any major contribution.

*Portions that are not updated for a significant time may be taken over by another translator after getting permission from the Project Supervisor. The new translator is encouraged to start over to maintain consistency, but the old translation will not be deleted at least until the new translation is finished (and probably not for some time after that). 

==''Maoyuu Maou Yuusha'' series ==

:*Introduction - [[User:Astrea|Astrea]] - Completed
:*Volume 01 - [[User:Astrea|Astrea]] - Completed
:*Volume 02 - [[User:Astrea|Astrea]] - Completed
:*Volume 03 - [[User:Astrea|Astrea]] - Completed
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User talk:Astrea

2013-10-22T11:22:49Z

Astrea:

Good luck on the translation.Looks interesting.Haven't read past the introduction though.--[[User:User753|User753]]-[[User talk:User753|Talk]]- 04:23, 14 June 2012 (CDT)

Just wondering, is your translation based on the web version or the print version? --[[User:KuroiHikari|KuroiHikari]] 04:25, 14 June 2012 (CDT)

I'm using the print version. -- [[User:Astrea|Astrea]] 06:46, 14 June 2012 (CDT)

made a registration page for maoyuu http://www.baka-tsuki.org/project/index.php?title=Maoyuu_Maou_Yuusha:Registration_Page so you can register for chapters and mark when you complete them --[[User:Ff7 freak|Ff7 freak]] 09:59, 14 June 2012 (CDT)

"... Where have you been slacking off to! It’s been a year! A whole year with no news of your whereabouts!”
Just kidding, Welcome back! Thanks for tha translation but seeing the title I couldn't help but have a little fun. ^^ [[User:SonodaYuki|SonodaYuki]] ([[User talk:SonodaYuki|talk]]) 03:26, 22 October 2013 (CDT)

Lol, irony noted. But yes, life happened and so translation didn't happen :P -- [[User:Astrea|Astrea]] 06:22, 22 October 2013 (CDT)

Maoyuu Maou Yuusha:Registration Page

2013-10-22T06:08:53Z

Astrea: /* Maoyuu Maou Yuusha series */

To re-iterate the registration procedure:

*You are required to register which chapters you wish to work on. One portion of text per translator, please. But it will be good not to register if you are only going to translate one or two chapter and drop it or if you are not confident at translating.

*Registration is on a "First Come, First Served" basis. Please register your intended chapters on the project's registration page.

*Maximum number of translators per volume is two, unless the volume is a collection of smaller stories. Another way to interpret this is no more than two translators should be working on the same "story arc".

*Translators may only register for portions of one volume at a time within each project. This is to prevent "biting off more than you can chew".

*The Registration page is not a binding contract, and translators are encouraged to negotiate between themselves which portions to register for.

*Anonymous Translated Contributions are required to inform [[User:Thelastguardian|thelastguardian]] and the designated Project Supervisor of the intend Chapters as shown on the corresponding Registration page before any major contribution.

*Portions that are not updated for a significant time may be taken over by another translator after getting permission from the Project Supervisor. The new translator is encouraged to start over to maintain consistency, but the old translation will not be deleted at least until the new translation is finished (and probably not for some time after that). 

==''Maoyuu Maou Yuusha'' series ==

:*Introduction - [[User:Astrea|Astrea]] - Completed
:*Volume 01 - [[User:Astrea|Astrea]] - Completed
:*Volume 02 - [[User:Astrea|Astrea]] - Completed
:*Volume 03 - [[User:Astrea|Astrea]] - Completed
:*Volume 04
:*Volume 05
:*Volume 06
:*Volume 07
:*Volume 08
:*Volume 09
:*Volume 10
:*Volume 11
:*Volume 12
:*Volume 13
:*Volume 14
:*Volume 15
:*Volume 16
:*Volume 17
:*Volume 18
:*Volume 19
:*Volume 20
:*Volume 21

[[Category:Registration Page]]

Maoyuu Maou Yuusha

2013-10-22T06:05:44Z

Astrea: /* Novel Version */

{{Template:STALLED}}
[[Image:Maoyuu Volume1 Cover.jpg|286px|thumb|Drama CD Cover]]
The Maoyuu Maou Yuusha series is also available in the following languages:
*[[Maoyuu Maou Yuusha ~ Português Brasileiro|Português Brasileiro (Brazilian Portuguese)]]

==Story Synopsis==

After a long and treacherous journey, our Hero finally arrives at the Demon King’s castle only to find himself being asked for help. The Hero explains how the war that the demons have brought upon the humans have killed thousands and put more in misery. The queen of demons however argues that this war has made the human society band together as one and showed empirical evidence how it has increased population, increased production, boosted economy and improved society overall. Furthermore, she explains to the Hero that ending this war will result in a civil war that will produce more bloodshed than there ever was. The Hero, convinced that the only way to bring peace, relatively speaking, is to join forces with the Demon King, agrees to help with her plans! (From Baka-Updates)

==[[Maoyuu_Maou_Yuusha:Registration_Page|Registration]]==
Those who wish to contribute must first notify a supervisor beforehand.
'''Translators must register which chapters they're working on.''

'''SUPERVISOR NOTICE:'''

Verified that chapter 3-6 are under works atm.

==The 'Maoyuu Maou Yuusha' series by Mamare Touno==
===Novel Version===
Volume One
:*[[Maoyuu:Introduction|Introduction]] ([http://vermiliongrey.com/translations/maoyuu-maou-yuusha/introduction/ Vermilliongrey])
:*[[Maoyuu:Volume 01: "Hero, become mine." "I refuse"|Scroll 01]] ([http://vermiliongrey.com/translations/maoyuu-maou-yuusha/chapter-1/ Vermilliongrey])
:*[[Maouyuu:Scroll 02: "Please make us human."|Scroll 02]] ([http://vermiliongrey.com/translations/maoyuu-maou-yuusha/chapter-2/ Vermilliongrey])
:*[[Maouyuu:Scroll 03: "Where have you been slacking off to!"|Scroll 03]]
:*Scroll 04
:*Scroll 05
:*Scroll 06
:*Scroll 07
:*Scroll 08
:*Scroll 09
:*Scroll 10
:*Scroll 11
:*Afterwards

===Web Version===
:*[[Maoyuu:Volume 01|Volume 01]]
:*Volume 02
:*Volume 03
:*Volume 04
:*Volume 05
:*Volume 06
:*Volume 07
:*Volume 08
:*Volume 09
:*Volume 10
:*Volume 11
:*Volume 12
:*Volume 13
:*Volume 14
:*Volume 15
:*Volume 16
:*Volume 17
:*Volume 18
:*[[Maoyuu:Volume 19|Volume 19]]
:*[[Maoyuu:Volume 20|Volume 20]]
:*[[Maoyuu:Volume 21|Volume 21]]

Translation of Vol. 19 and 20 are a courtesy of CAVED.

Introduction by Astrea

==Project Staff==
*Project Administrator:
*Project Supervisor: [[user:Teh_Ping|Teh Ping]]

===Translators===
INACTIVE
:*[[User:Astrea|Astrea]]
:*CAVED

===Editors===
INACTIVE
:*[[User:Awesomesteroids]]
:*[[User:Kira0802|Kira0802]]

== Series Overview ==

*まおゆう魔王勇者１「この我のものとなれ、勇者よ」「断る!」（December 29, 2010、ISBN 978-4-04-726933-0）
*まおゆう魔王勇者２忽鄰塔（クリルタイ）の陰謀(January 31, 2011、ISBN 978-4-04-726994-1）
*まおゆう魔王勇者３聖鍵（せいけん）遠征軍（April 28, 2011、ISBN 978-4-04-727097-8）
*まおゆう魔王勇者４この手でできること（July 16, 2011、ISBN 978-4-04-727098-5）
*まおゆう魔王勇者５あの丘の向こうに（January 21, 2012、Normal Edition: ISBN 978-4-04-727144-9 Special Edition: ISBN 978-4-04-727672-7）

Maouyuu:Scroll 03: "Where have you been slacking off to!"

2013-10-22T06:05:28Z

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'''--- Lake Country, Outside the Capitol'''

'''Shuu'''

Hero: “…alright.” '''Looks around'''

Maou: “Hero’s teleportation magic sure is convenient.”

Hero: “Do you know how to use it as well?”

Maou: “No, just regarding transport of a single person and choosing the location, in comparison, my magic is far less versatile.”

Hero: “Is that so?”

Maou: “It’s due to structural differences. Given the chance, I would like to study that a little bit…”

Hero: “Un, for now, our goals comes first right?”

Maou: “Yes, where is it?”

Hero: “Just across from that hill. Cover yourself first, just in case.”

Maou: “Got it. In comparison to the clothes of a noble lady, casual wear is so much more comfortable.”

Hero: “There are good parts to dressing up that way….”

'''Sha sha sha'''

Maou: “Is this it?”

Hero: “Yah, that stone structure, is the cloister for the religious order of this area.”

Maou: “I really don’t understand religion.”

Hero: “I’m not really sure how to explain, since I’m no expert. But if the Union is a monster, then the Church could also be considered another type of monster.”

Maou: “Oh, then we must be careful.”

Hero: “Of course. Especially since you are the Demon Lord, and at the top of the most wanted list. After all, you are the Spirit’s enemy.”

Maou: “Hahaha, what is so scary about gods… why would I fear them?”

Hero: “Not god, the Spirit. Fanatics screaming about the Spirit all day long are scary.”

Maou: “I’ll keep that in mind.” '''Shudder'''

Hero: “Alright, let’s go. I’ve already sent word ahead…”

'''Cloister of the Lakeside Order – inside'''

Friar: “Honored guests, this way…”

Maou: “It’s peaceful…”

Hero: “Un.”

Friar: “It is currently the time for our cloister’s ‘Silent Reflection’. Please be mindful…”

Maou: “Oh, um…”

Hero: (You are being overwhelmed by the atmosphere here, Maou.)

'''Clack, clack , clack'''

Hero: (The atmosphere inside the cloister sure is different)

Friar: “This is the conference room. Much apologies, our cloister will be holding afternoon prayers, if honored guests could please wait here for a little while?”

Hero: “That’s fine, thank you for leading the way.”

Maou: “Good, we have successfully snuck in.”

Hero: “Next is the negotiation with the Dean?”

Maou: “Un.”

Hero: “This time we’ll be playing this by the seat huh?”

Maou: “Yes, but I’ve also considered many chops for negotiation. Either way, this was originally a plan made with humans in mind, something that greatly benefits humans.”

Hero: “Our opponent is religion afterall.”

Maou: “By the way, the center of the Human World’s religion, is the Spirit of Light right?”

Hero: “That’s right, with Central as the leader, all the countries follow the Spirit of Light.”

Maou: “But Hero, you just said several blasphemous things about the Spirit, are you not a believer?”

Hero: “How should I say this? During battle, especially against Demons, I can feel the Spirit next to me.”

Maou: “Hmm…”

Hero: “It’s not because I don’t believe, my relationship with the spirit is kind of like friendship.”

Maou: “Is that so? That seems very rare.”

Hero: “Un, I’m a little special. I can also hear the Spirit’s revelations in my dreams.”

Maou: “Is there really a god in this world?”

Hero: “Not god, it’s the Spirit of Light.”

Maou: “Hmm…”

Hero: “The Spirit of Light is very kind, perhaps an existence close to the Demon Lord? It’s personality feels a little weak, the type that will never refuse troublesome things.”

Maou: “That type of existence, can really be the target for faith?”

Hero: “That’s right. Other than faith, the Church also holds great significance for humans, it’s a large organization after all. In terms of the number of members, it can’t even be compared to that of the Union’s.”

Maou: “In areas of research and science as well…right?”

Hero: “Yes. Almost all of the knowledge of this world is under the power of the Church. I’ve said this before right? People in the cities learn to read and write from the Church.”

Maou: “Looks like you have some expectations for this organization.”

Hero: “Either way, today is just a first meeting, even if it fails, it’s alright. The Church is just a general designation anyways, there are many different sects under that. These sects appear as Orders, therefore it’s possible to see all types of Orders appearing.”

Maou: “But they all worship the Spirit of Light?”

Hero: “That’s right. Because of that, on the surface, it would seem that the relationship between ‘Orders’ are good. They are the forces of good after all. In truth, their courses of actions and aggressiveness are different. To be plain… it’s common to see competition between Orders fighting to gain believers.”

Maou: “What, that’s not much different from the tribes of the Demon World fighting for territory. The battle between the Inferno Hell God and Darkness God is much easier to understand.”

Hero: “You have that type of religion?”

Maou: “Yes. But it’s a type of passing trend.”

Hero: “—back to the topic at hand. This Lakeside Order is one of the more practical and steady Orders.”

Maou: “Oh?”

Hero: “Their activities center on assisting farmers in cultivation. For example, providing labor forces, teaching farming methods for grapes, improving household etcetera… that’s right, they also have a hospital.”

Maou: “Even hospitals!”

Hero: “Hospitals are also the Church’s jobs. Although there are many Orders that doesn’t receive patient.”

Maou: “Hero sure is knowledgeable about these things.”

Hero: “Not really, I’m just paraphrasing what someone told me once.”

Maou: “…hmm.”

Hero: “Maou?”

Maou: “What is it?”

Hero: “Maou, you… how to say this, sometimes you reveal a lonely expression. Like just now.”

Maou: “Really?”

Hero: “Really.”

Maou: “I havn’t really noticed.”

Hero: “Is that so? Maou, what are you looking at with that type of expression…”

'''Clack'''

Maou: “Ah~ Greetings.”

Hero: “Hello, I believe the introductions letter have already arrived.”

Maou: “I am called Crimson Scholar, currently in the Southern border conducting experiments in agriculture. Please to meet you.”

Hero: “I am her guard and companion White Swordsman. I’m still not used to the atmosphere in the cloister, if there are any offence, please erm…excuse? Right, please excuse me.”

Female Knight: “…”

Maou: “This is my first time to the Lakeside Order. This building is impressive, I was awestruck.”

Hero: “… … ah”

Female Knight: “… you said you’re called White Swordsman?”

Maou: “Eh?”

Hero: “Ah~ that, uhh…”

Female Knight: “HE~RO!”

Hero: “Wah!”

Female Knight: “What ‘White Swordsman’! Where have you been slacking off to! It’s been a year! A whole year with no news of your whereabouts!”

Maou: “What is this about?”

Hero: “That’s not it, that…”

Female Knight: “Hero was the one who left us behind right? You just casually said something like ‘from here on I’ll be going by myself’! You should consider how we felt being left at some border city! Do you know how worried we were! – Urg, just thinking about it makes me angry!”

Maou: “Ah—“

Hero: “But…”

Female Knight: “But my arse! Ah, so…sorry. Oh great Spirit, I spoke rudely. I repent to you.”

Hero: “Wu wu wu…”

Female Knight: “Nevermind the geezer and I, Female Magician became completely depressed!”

Maou: “That party seems a little over powered.”

Hero: “Recovery magic was regulated to me and Female Knight.”

Female Knight: “Are you listening to me, Hero!”

Hero: “So sorry.”

Female Knight: “…humph. So, what have you been doing this whole time?”

Maou: “Ah -- --“

Hero: “Tha… about that…”

Female Knight: “Ah! My apologies, to have forgotten about Lady Scholar. I’ll pour the tea right away.”

Maou: “Ou, thank you…”

Hero: “How can this be…”

Female Knight: “I am formerly of the Knights of the Holy Silver Crown. Due to certain reasons, I am currently staying at this Lakeside Order, working to improve people’s livelihood.”

'''--- Lakeside Order, conference room'''

Hero: “Anyways, that’s how it was. But the Demon Lord was gravely injured. The Demon Lord’s army would have moved in if we continued to fight for much longer, so I found a chance to retreat.”

Female Knight: “I see… does that mean, you have been recovering this whole while?”

Hero: “That’s not completely the case. However due to various events it wasn’t very convenient for me to reveal myself…”

Female Knight: “To think that the allied countries would do something so extreme?”

Maou: “---“ '''look'''

Hero: “Wait, wait, what was that supposed to mean?”

Female Knight: “No, nevermind. I understand.”

Hero: “By the way, why did you come all this way to be the head of this Order?”

Female Knight: “I can’t believe you, I was originally from around here. I was knighted by the Church, so reasonably, I am a Knight of the Church.”

Hero: “Now that you mention it, that does seem to be the case~”

Female Knight: “… Actually, Hero, after you left for the Demon Lord’s Castle, I reported this back to the central command of the Allied armies; A month later, a messenger arrived… saying something like due Hero’s sacrifice in defeating the Demon Lord, we were all given reward money.”

Maou: “Hm.”

Hero: “Hey you…”

Female Knight: “What?”

Hero: “It’s tiring listening to you talk like that, stop pretending.”

Female Knight: “Arg! It took me so long to get used to this formal way of talking! Anyways, don’t misunderstand! I didn’t accept any rewards…afterwards… due to our activities, the three of us were awarded various positions in the palace…”

Hero: “Is that so…”

Female Knight: “… it’s a nicer way of saying retirement, but I couldn’t care less about them. I didn’t want to use Hero’s sacrifice as a stepping stone of my success, so I came back home, hoping to do something to help the people.”

Hero: “That’s an incredible aspiration. I always thought that Female Knight was someone who could do anything she sets her mind to, a good person full of manliness!”

Female Knight: “…. Right.”

Hero: “And the other two?”

Female Knight: “Un.”

Hero: “?”

Female Knight: “…that perverted geezer, he was originally a soldier, right?”

Hero: “Un, that’s right.”

Female Knight: “So he went back to the allied kingom’s army, and took the reward money. It seems like he went to one of the Southern Kingdom’s intel department…uh, sorry.”

Hero: “Why are you apologizing? Isn’t it a good thing that my actions resulted in reward money? Plus it seems like he’s done well for himself.”

Female Knight: “….ng. Yah.”

Hero: “What about the Magician? That person took the money right? Don’t judge that person by looks, she actually loves money, deep down. She probably said something like ‘I bought… eastern… magic tomes… …’ with that expressionless face, right? She’s a really interesting person.”

Female Knight: “The Magician… left by herself”

Hero: “Eh?”

Female Knight: “She followed behind Hero, and went to the Demon World.”

Maou: “… …”

Hero: “… …”

Female Knight: “… … sorry.”

Hero: “You tried to stop her?”

Female Knight: “Of course! But the next day, her belongings were gone, so probably…”

Hero: “It can’t be helped. It’s not like I don’t understand how you feel, there’s no need to apologize. Truthfully, it’s all because I decided to leave on my own that this happened.”

Female Knight: “Hero…”

Hero: “Back to the main topic, we’re here to negotiate today.”

Female Knight: “I have read the introduction letter…”

Hero: “Ug… that’s not it! Scholar.”

Maou: “It’s my turn. Let me introduce myself once again. I am a Scholar, by the name of Crimson Scholar.”

Female Knight: “Greetings, I am Hero’s companion, Female Knight.”

Maou: “I’m here today, hoping to borrow your Order’s power.”

Female Knight: “I’m listening.”

Maou: “First, take a look at this.”

'''Brings out'''

Female Knight: “This is?”

Maou: “It is a crop called ‘potato’. The details are written on that parchment, but to put it simply, it is a crop that can be grown in cold climate, its yield is three times that of wheat.”

Female Knight: “!”

Maou: “Of course, as a plant, there are certain areas to be aware of; but as a crop, it has many advantages, it’s also easy to cultivate. You should understand what I mean…”

Female Knight: “--- this crop, can save many people in starvation.”

Maou: “Correct.” '''Nods'''

Female Knight: “What type of assistance do you need from this order? Money? If that’s the case, no matter the price, we will do our best to prepare a great reward.”

Maou: “See, Hero. This is the response a knowledgeable person should have!”

Hero: “I’m sorry I’m so slow.”

Female Knight: “… Or do you wish for a political intervention or rewards of exercise similar powers? Do you want a duchy or position? I’m sorry, but the influence of our Order on royalty are limited, and the money we can prepare are also…”

Hero: “No, no need for that. I understand Female Knight would be troubled by that sort of thing.”

Female Knight: “I’m not talking to Hero, but the Lady Scholar!”

Maou: “If I could receive monetary aid, that would, of course be good, but my current goals are not that.”

Female Knight: “Your meaning?”

Maou: “At the border of the Winter Kingdom, there is a small village called the Wintering Village.”

Female Knight: “Right.”

Maou: “I wish for your Order to build a cloister there.”

Female Knight: “Is that alright?”

Maou: “I will also provide support. I wish to teach the cultivation of potatoes with that cloister at it’s center.”

Female Knight: “Rather than calling this a request, the goal is the same this order’s ideals … is that alright?”

Maou: “Un. Other than that, if the cultivation of potatoes are a success, can I also request your Order to build cloisters in the surrounding villages and countries, in order to aide in teaching the cultivation method?”

Female Knight: “Using this experience, the Order can also increase our influence, we would strongly welcome this; However, what does the Lady Scholar get out of this?”

Maou: “Truthfully, my aim is to spread the cultivation of potatoes. In order to achieve my goal – improve the food supply in the cold southern climate areas.”

Female Knight: “Is… that so?”

Maou: “By the way, I do not only plan to cultivate potatoes, at the same time I wish to revolutionize cultivation methods. I have already found a method to improve on crop yield, in comparison to the traditional three turn method.”

Female Knight: “Truly!”

Hero: “It’s a pretty amazing method.”

Maou: “I am currently experimenting this method at the Wintering Village that I’ve previously mentioned, even if the experiment was successful, I would not have the organization or the people to spread this around. I feel, that your Order can assist in this effort.”

Female Knight: “You must be a messenger sent by the Holy Spirit of Light!”

Hero: “I wouldn't say that~”

Maou: “… …” '''Pinch'''

Hero: “Ouch!”

Female Knight: “If that is the case, we will do our best, I will personally head to Wintering Village and put our fullest effort in assisting you.”

Maou: “I am grateful for your enthusiasm.”

Hero: “Wait, that…”

Female Knight: “Do you have anything to say Hero?”

Hero: “That’s not, erm how to say this? Um…”

Female Knight: “Don’t leave me hanging.”

Hero: “I’ve always been a dangerous and depressing Hero, so, you’ll be troubled if you’re too close…”

Female Knight: “I’ve experienced that long ago. Are you saying that there will be trouble if I went to Wintering Village?”

Hero: “Um…. That, because the Demon Lord…”

Maou: “Don’t be rude to the kind Dean who offered us help, Hero.”

Hero: “Eh-- --?”

Female Knight: “… it seems like you’re very confident.” '''Fiercely'''

Maou: “That’s because we can only do so much, that we appealed to your Order for help. I am an advocate of contracts, so I will show my greatest respect for my contract opponent.”

Hero: (He….Help---)

Female Knight: “Either way, if not for the blessing of the spirit for leading Lady Scholar to me today, I would never have reunited with Hero after a whole year… who I never thought I would see again, this must be the work of the Spirit of Light. I believe this is the fate of this Order.”

Maou: “No, this is purely human effort… the hard work of those with spirit.”

Female Knight: “… Un, truly. You are right.”

'''--- Lakeside Order, Forecourt'''

Female Knight: “I really don’t need to see you off?”

Hero: “Yah, it’s fine, just stay inside. We’ll be using teleportation magic anyways.”

Female Knight: “That’s true enough.”

Maou: “Then, I hope to see you at Wintering Village.”

Female Knight: “Yes, after all, it’s difficult to travel in the winter. I’ll first decide who will be the next head of this cloister, then travel to you in the spring. It would be wonderful to get the approval to build the new cloister from the local officials.”

Maou: “About that, we will try to arrange it during the winter.”

Female Knight: “Your assistance is greatly appreciated.”

Hero: “Seeing the two of you talking so familiarly is scary.”

Female Knight: “Ah? What did you say?”

Hero: “Nothing.”

Female Knight: “Until Spring!”

Maou: “Un, we’ll meet again in spring.”

'''--- Wintering Village, Springtime'''

Short Villager: “Wah! We can finally see the sun!”

Skinny Villager: “It’s true. Hey~ ~ Hey ~ ~ ~”

Village Hunter: “Hey ~ ~ Hey~ ~“

Short Villager: “What is it--- ---?”

Village Hunter: “Such good weather today---”

Short Villager: “That’s right. I feel something good will happen this year --- ”

Skinny Villager: “Really?”

Village Hunter: “Yep, I caught 4 hare today, was planning to bring one to the Village Leader.”

Short Villager: “What good luck!”

Skinny Villager: “Now that you mention it, this year there is a lot of smoked boar left.”

Village Hunter: “Yah, I was shocked.”

Short Villager: “It’s all thanks to the Lord Swordsman at the outskirts of the village--- ---”

Skinny Villager: “My boy can help me sharpen my axe now~”

Village Hunter: “With the bears taken care of, it’s become much safer in the forest.”

Little Sister Maid: ~♪~♪

Short Villager: “Oi, just when we’re talking about them, the sisters from the Outskirt Manor arrives.”

Skinny Villager: “Oh yah, hey--- --- hey --- ---“

Village Hunter: “Where are you two going?”

Big Sister Maid: “Good afternoon” '''politely nods in greeting'''

Little Sister Maid: “That~ We are going to the Village Leader’s place to share some raspberry jam~”

Short Villager: “Is that right, impressive.”

Skinny Villager: “Are you having guests?”

Big Sister Maid: “Yes, that’s right.”

Village Hunter: “I see…un. OK, please bring a hare back to the Landlady Scholar!”

Short Villager: “Ooh, Mr. Village Hunter sure is generous.”

Village Hunter: “It’s nothing, I’m just showing my thanks for making the forest safer. Plus it’s Spring already, one hare isn’t anything.”

Little Sister Maid: “Thank you~♪”

Short Villager: “That’s true. Here, I collected a lot of watercrests, take some with you.”

Big Sister Maid: “Thank you very much.”

Skinny Villager: “If you need the roof fixed once the snow melts, don’t forget to call me.”

Big Sister Maid: “Alright, I will be sure to tell the Landlady.”

Short Villager: “No worries, no worries.”

Little Sister Maid: “What is it, why is everyone smiling so happily.”

Village Hunter: “Nothing~ Just that everyone who works at the Manor are beautiful, you two as well.”

Big Sister Maid: “Ah….”

Short Villager: “That’s right. Smart, kind and beautiful, completely different from us. Every one really likes the two of you.”

Little Sister Maid: “Thank you~” '''smiles softly'''

Big Sister Maid: “… … Sorry”

'''--- Outskirt Manor, Midnight, Hero’s room'''

Hero: “Yo, hup!” '''packing'''

Hero: “That should do it? There’s medicine, anything else I’ll think of something once I get there.”

Maou: “It’s so late already, why that getup?”

Hero: “Maou…”

Maou: “Hero’s mine.”

Hero: “Ah, Un… … sorry.”

Maou: “Why are you making that useless expression, you’re the Hero.”

Hero: “People make that expression when they’re guilty.”

Maou: “I’m yours. And you’re mine.”

Hero: “Un.”

Maou: “Did you think I would stop you?”

Hero: “… …”

Maou: “Don’t underestimate on me.”

Hero: “Eh? You’re letting me go?”

Maou: “Take this.”

Hero: “This is.” '''Catch'''

Maou: “It’s said to be my pre-predecessor’s? that Demon Lord’s Black Forged Armour. Don’t worry, there’s no curse on there or anything.”

Hero: “… …?”

Maou: “Since I’m not there, the order in the Demon World has become a bit slack. I’m counting on Hero to help me a little there.”

Hero: “Un, alright.”

Maou: “This piece of paper is a list of trustworthy tribe leaders, and an introduction letter. If you want to find someone, you’ll need some help right?”

Hero: “No, don’t judge that guy by her looks…uh, she’s fairly collected, it shouldn’t be a problem.”

Maou: “If that’s the case, there’s no reason you must go find her.”

Hero: “Maou… …”

Maou: “You should be grateful for my generosity!”

Hero: “Of course. Thank you.”

Maou: “… …” '''Stare'''

Hero: “?”

Maou: “Is that it?”

Hero: “What is?”

Maou: “That, don’t humans, that, that is to say… when people who are close… … how to say this, when a couple separates, isn’t there some sort of traditional action?”

Hero: “Uh~ ah, ah ah --- ---“

Maou: “… … Is it because of the useless meat that you can’t?” '''Teary eyed'''

Hero: “Why do you use that kicked puppy look at this time!”

Maou: “Or is it that this isn’t included in our contract?”

Hero: “Um~ ah~ that… …”

Maou: “So it’s because there’s not enough skinship?”

Hero: “Where did that come from?”

Maou: “Truthfully, Head Maid would lecture me every week. ‘Lady Maou truly does not have enough skinship. You’re not exposed and cute enough already, how can there be so little skinship as well? Listen, the basis of battle is supplies. As long as you use saturation attack to destroy a man’s reason, there’s no need for tactics’… is what she said.”

Hero: “Regarding war tactics it’s true enough… …”

Maou: “No?”

Hero: “That… that, I’ll be embarrassed. That sort of thing… um, should wait until we’re both calmer… …”

Maou: “How can you call yourself Hero? Where is that courageous Hero, you’re a coward!”

Hero: “Non…. Nonsense. I’m am universally acknowledged as the bravest, that’s why I’m the Hero!”

Maou: “So are you prepared?”

Hero: “Why did you suddenly go from embarrassed to angry, Maou!”

Maou: “It’s been half a year! Living together during the winter when it’s not convenient to travel, logically speaking that should provide advantages. However, with the time passing, we procrastinated and wasted time without any improvement, I can’t take this anymore! In this situation, the cloister is almost ready to begin construction, then once it’s finished in the summer, Hero’s past woman number one will move here! Not only that, but Hero dares to go out to search for his past woman number two! I can’t not take any action!”

Hero: “Where did you come up with this past woman idea!”

Maou: “… …” Stare

Hero: “Really… …”

Maou: “…”

Hero: “…” '''Kiss'''

Maou: “… … Wu~”

Hero: “What’s with that look full of complaint… …”

Maou: “It’s just the forehead!”

Hero: “Is the forehead no good? If you don’t like it then return it.”

Maou: “No way. As long as it’s Hero’s, it belongs to me, in other words, a forehead kiss is also mine. I’m not returning it.”

Hero: “Ng… …”

Maou: “… …”

Hero: “I’ll do the rest when I come back!”

Maou: “You said it, Hero! It’s a promise!”

'''Shuu! '''

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2012-06-27T18:11:03Z

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Talk:Maoyuu:Volume 01: "Hero, become mine." "I refuse"

2012-06-27T18:09:39Z

Astrea: /* Translator's Notes */

damn, I laugh at this line: <br>
''Maou:“If at a time like this you can say ‘I am Justice!’ or, ‘I am God’ or, ‘I am Gundam’ or something along those lines, it would probably make life easier for Hero…”<br>
Thank you for translating this, I love this series ~ Ghost

Thank you very much for translating this.Sounds like interesting development..."''I am '''Gundam'''.''" she said.--[[User:User753|User753]]-[[User talk:User753|Talk]]- 01:46, 15 June 2012 (CDT)

== Translator's Notes ==
1. '''"--yo"''': Probably has a connection to the sound heard at the opening of a Japanese play (kabuki in particular); Maou asks Hero to step onto the stage with her at the beginning of their conversation.
:*Correction, the '''--Yo''' is the sound effect of the transportation magic that Hero uses. (Boy was my earlier guess very off or what?)

2. '''Maou''': The term Maou translates to Demon King, a male title, that explains Hero's surprise that a the title Maou was used by a woman.

3. '''Hero: "That's you?" Maou: "Yes,this is me"''': He was referring to her advertisement of herself and the benefits of monopolizing her, the direct translation from Chinese should be - Hero: "Those are your benefits?" Maou: "Yes, these are my benefits."

Maouyuu:Scroll 02: "Please make us human."

2012-06-27T18:06:32Z

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'''-- Winter Kingdom, Wintering Village'''

Hero: “Wow, it’s become cold.”

Maou: “It’s because winter is almost here.”

Hero: “Are you alright? Maou.”

Maou: “Even though I want to say I’m fine... truthfully, it’s hard even to walk. Why am I feeling so tired?”

Hero: “That’s what walking in the snow is like. Then again, your stamina is really bad.”

Maou: “I’m a Maou that specializes in using her mind.”

Hero: “… is it alright, coming to such a remote place?”

Maou: “What do you mean?”

Hero: “It’s just that, as you said, the main diet for people in the Middle continent is grains<ref>'''Cereal grains''': Including wheat, barley, rye and oats etc. Of these, wheat is the simplest to cook and thus the most important. Because it requires grinding into fine flour before use and is difficult to grow in cold places, so in areas like Northern Europe, it is not a common food.</ref> so it’s very important right?”

Maou: “Un. That’s right.”

Hero: “In that case, wouldn’t it be better to go to major agricultural countries like Lake Country or Elm Country, or even Wheat Country?”

Maou: “They have to be willing to listen to me first.”

Hero: “Ah--”

Maou: “I think, it might be better if Hero didn’t show himself for a while.”

Hero: “Really?”

Maou: “Yes. Because you were sent to me for some reason, perhaps someone has something against you.”

Hero: “There’s no such thing.”

Maou: “In any case, no matter what type of revolution, in order to increase persuasiveness of the argument, research and data collection is needed.”

Hero: “That is true.”

Maou: “I plan to experiment with wheat and improving different types of farming methods, the preparation for this step should be complete.”

Hero: “Really?”

Maou: “Un. I already sent my servant to infiltrate.”

Hero: “You have this all planned out.”

Maou: “The first step to any action is to prepare.”

Hero: “So in this village...”

Maou: “That’s right, this is a typical village right?”

Hero: “Un, I saw many villages like this.”

Maou: “This is a pioneer <ref>'''Pioneer''':In order to use wild lands for farming, villages are built on empty land. Villagers must also work hard to remove all the boulders and rocks, tree roots, and plow the lands. At the same time, once the land is cleared it belongs to you.</ref>village at the edge of the Southern Kingdoms -- mostly farmers and workers live here, forming a warm community, they center around a compound farming method.”

Hero: “And to think the battle against the Maou’s army is still raging.”

Maou: “Even so, they still hold on to the earth in order to survive, that’s what’s wonderful about humans.”

Hero: “So, where’s your servant?”

Maou: “Un, I asked her to prepare a small place for us. Where is it? I only heard her say it’s somewhere in the village.”

Hero: “Ah~ is that so? It shouldn’t be hard to find, but the sun is setting, I don’t really want to wander around in the cold.”

Maou: “Nn, you’re right.”

Hero: “You agree?”

Chief Maid: Lady Maou~ Lady Maou~♪”

Hero: “This... this... this...”

Maou: “Oo, this voice is...”

Chief Maid: “Lady Maou~♪”

Maou: “Oh, let me introduce you. Hero!”

Hero: “You idiot! This is a human village after all! Stop going around shouting Maou Maou!”

Maou: “Nn, that’s true. Please take care in the future.”

Chief Maid: “Ho ho, of course, Lady Maou.” '''smile'''

Maou: “Nevermind that now, it’s alright. Don’t be so mad.”

Hero: “Ng--”

Chief Maid: “You’ll get wrinkles if you’re so mad.”

Hero: “Who is this?”

Maou: “This is my trusted aide, the head of the maids, Chief Maid.”

Chief Maid: “As Lady Maou introduced, I am Chief Maid. I have cared for Lady Maou since she was a child, I’m so happy for her now that Lady Maou and Hero has become a married couple, I can’t express my emotions properly.”

Hero: “There are so many things wrong with that statement, but most importantly -- we are not married!”

Chief Maid: “Is that the case?”

Maou: “We made a contract without time limit to become each other’s”

Chief Maid: “Oh, isn’t that marriage?”

Maou: “The difference is like the difference between a clover<ref>'''Clover''': Or trefoil. It is a leguminous plant, with nitrogen fixing abilities to replenish soil that has been depleted of nitrogen. Other than that it can attract bees for honey farming and also used for animal feed.</ref> and a trefoil.”

Chief Maid: “Aren’t those the same thing?”

Maou: “Calling it a different name gives it a different kind of appeal.”

Chief Maid: “Ah, so that’s what it is! Like the difference between maid, servant, lady in waiting and body pillow.”

Maou: “Is that appealing?”

Hero: (... are these two for real?)

Chief Maid: “Appeal is very important. You can even say that the slightest interaction between a man and a woman is formed 80% by appeal.”

Maou: “What! That means there is almost no other ingredients?”

Chief Maid: “That’s the beauty of it.”

Hero: “Erm~ it’s cold~”

Chief Maid: “Oh, that’s no good.”

Maou: “Hero is cold, can you do something about it?”

Chief Maid: “This way please. I’ll lead the way.”

Maou: “Oh, how did things go?”

Chief Maid: “I fixed up an old mansion in the outskirts of the village, even though it’s not all that big.”

Maou: “Well done, Chief Maid.”

'''--Old Mansion'''

Hero: “What were you talking about, this is quite big.”

Chief Maid: “How is that true, it’s not even a hundredth of the Demon King’s Caslte.”

Hero: “That’s called a dungeon<ref>'''Dungeon''': Originally stands for the cells of a castle, now it means a vast labyrinth underneath the castle. Then further evolved to various underground labyrinths that sets the scene for various adventures.</ref> right? Don’t use it as comparison.

Maou: “But I lived there.”

Hero: “Ah, that’s true.”

Chief Maid: “Please wait a moment, I will prepare some tea.”

Maou: “Thank you~”

Hero: “So she is your trusted aide, what is the relationship between you two?”

Maou: “Un, though she doesn’t look it, she’s a relative of mine.”

Hero: “She’s a scholar as well? I remembered you saying that your whole tribe were like that?”

Maou: “Un~ it’s not exactly accurate to call us scholars. Rather than a scholarly tribe, it might be better to say ‘a tribe that can’t control their curiosity’. And the type that likes to specialize in certain areas of studies. Even though she seems older than me, for some reason she chose to pursue something called ‘the way of the maid’.

Hero: “Um.”

Chief Maid: “It’s rather similar to men who chose to pursue knighthood.”

Maou: “That was fast.”

Chief Maid: “Please have some tea, I’ve added some honey.”

Maou: “In any cause, that’s how it is. Not only did she grow up with me, sometimes, I entrust her to lead the Demon Lord’s army.”

Hero: “Hey hey hey, are maids supposed to be able to do that as well?”

Chief Maid: “I can do whatever my master requests, that is my ‘way of the maid’.”

Maou: “So, about this house?”

Hero: “Yes, I am very curious.”

Chief Maid: “It seems that this building originally belonged to a certain noble, it was his vacation home, but the heir of the family died in the war, so they gave up the mansion.

Maou: “You got this through the proper channels right?”

Chief Maid: “Yes, of course. Even the money used to pay for the workers to come fix the mansion was legitimate.”

Maou: “Good.”

Hero: “... that seems surprisingly suitable.”

Maou: “One day we will meet an opponent that we can’t help but face with our true skills. As long as the problem can be solved peacefully, there is no need to use force... it wouldn’t do for us to be hated.”

Hero: “?”

Maou: “It’s nothing... now then, we’ll live here at the mansion. Hm~ what should we do about our identities?”

Chief Maid: “I have already greeted all the influential people in the village including the village leader, and told them that you are the daughter of a certain influential scholar from the Theological School of the Holy King’s Capitol.”

Maou: “Will that be alright?”

Hero: “As long as you dress properly you should pass easily enough.”

Maou: “This white coat<ref>'''White coat''': Normally worn by doctors or researcher, for sanitary reasons and cleanliness. They are usually made from cotton, which absorbent properties for protection against chemicals. Normally, economists or other social science researchers do not wear such coats.</ref> and robe<ref>'''Robe''': One piece clothing, similar to a long dress or a loose coat, probably not fashionable wear for women in this story.</ref> won’t do?”

Hero: “No matter how you look at it, it wouldn’t work.”

Chief Maid: “Most probably not.”

Maou: “But it’s comfortable...”

Hero: “Noble ladies wouldn’t care about comfort when choosing their clothes.”

Chief Maid: “True. I think you should wear clothes that would draw people’s attention, it can also arouse a little nervousness.”

Maou: “Are you saying I lack awareness?”

Chief Maid: “I didn’t say that, but...”

Maou: “What is it?”

Chief Maid: “Lend me your ear for a bit.”

Maou: “Uh huh...”

Maou: “Hero, Hero.”

Hero: “What?”

Maou: “Meat that doesn’t provoke nervousness is useless meat, is that true?” '''Tears'''

Hero: “Why do you look like you’re about to cry?”

Maou: “But she told me so~”

Hero: “A--”

Maou: “It’s useless meat? Is this called useless meat?”

Hero: “Um-- that--”

Chief Maid: “Would you like another cup of tea?”

Hero: “It’s difficult for me to say...”

Chief Maid: “It’s to do with not getting enough exercise during the winter.”

Maou: “Wu wu wu wu...”

Hero: “...that, it’s not bad to dress up once in awhile right? It gives people a pleasant surprise! Erm, it’s appealing.”

Chief Maid: “That’s very true, Lady Maou.”

Maou: “That... if that’s so...”

Hero: “So, what else did you say when you met with them?”

Chief Maid: “Oh, right. I told them that you came here in order to research and teach new farming methods.”

Maou: “That saves a lot of work, good”

Hero: “That’s true, Farming takes a lot of time.”

Chief Maid: “Yes... Lady Maou.”

Maou: “Hum?”

Chief Maid: “What do we tell the Maou army?”

Maou: “Right, how about this...” '''Peaks'''

Hero: “What is it?”

Maou: “Release the rumour, that the Hero and I battled in the throne room, we both become injured; I am now in the Maou Castle healing, we are unsure of hero’s well being, but some say that he escaped.”

Chief Maid: “Understood”

Maou: “Is that alright, Hero?”

Hero: “Un, it’s fine. I am Maou’s now.”

Chief Maid: “O ho ho, fu fu...” '''Smile'''

Maou: “Don’t laugh at me -- this rumour, should give us about a year. The aggressive faction in the army would think that I have some plan up my sleeve, and hold off for a while.”

Hero: “A year huh...”

Maou: “I have other plans. If we really need time, that should give us about three years or so. But if we keep dragging on the rising tension will probably cause an all out war between the humans and demons.”

Hero: “...”

Maou: “So, before that happens, we have to find that ‘ending never seen’.”

Hero: “Not just because you want to see it yourself?”

Maou: “... If it cannot be found, then I will be hated by my people.”

Hero: “Ah that. Is... is that so, I see.”

Maou: “In any case, let’s not worry about it just yet.”

Hero: “Un, right”

Maou: “I want to first improve the farming method.”

Hero: “Farming method?”

Maou: “That means the way to farm.”

Hero: “Farming method, isn’t that sowing seeds, growing and harvesting?”

Maou: “I want to improve that method.”

Hero: “Hum~ can that be improved?”

Maou: “If you continue to plant wheat on the same piece of soil the quality of the wheat will decrease, did you know that?’

Hero: “Ah~ I have heard about it. It is because the Blessings of the Earth is gone right?”

Maou: “This area uses the three turn farming method<ref>'''Three Turn Method''': The land is separated into winter section (wheat, rye) → Summer section (barley, oats) → Resting section (allow livestock to wander) and rotated, to prevent thinning out nutrients, to allow farming to continue. In the Middle Ages, it is often seen in Northern Europe, England, Germany and other northern areas. </ref>, thus the farmland is farmed in three sections. One section to be farmed in the summer, one in the winter, one to rest for the year. They are rotated<ref>'''Rotation''': Is to move something in reoccuring succession. In this story it is the farming of the land from summer → winter → resting in this succession.</ref> this way. The section that is allowed to rest recovers the Blessings of the Earth.

Hero: “That’s a lot of work. Wait, why is there a need to rotate? Isn’t it better to just continue clearing up new lots of land? New land would be full of the Earth’s Blessing.

Maou: “Idiot, do you think everyone has monstrous stamina and strength like you do as well as be able to use magic? That would be very wrong.”

Hero: “R..right?

Maou: “Clearing land of stone and plowing takes a large amount of time and energy, and as the cleared area gets further away the distance for harvesting and replanting would also increase; Also, once the farmland becomes larger, the area needed to protect against demonic creatures and wild animals would increase as well.”

Hero: “If you put it that way, it makes sense.”

Maou: “So right now farmland is separated into three areas and rotated.”

Hero: “Uhhuh.”

Maou: “My goal right now is to improve that method, increase the amount of food produced.”

Hero: “The goal I understand. But, how would you achieve that goal?”

Maou: “I plan to preserve the rotation method.... the idea of rotation that is, and change that to a four turn method.”

Hero: “Uhhuh”

Maou: “That is to say, separate the land into four sections with barley, clover, wheat and turnip as one grouping, using a four year cycle to utilize the land.

Hero: “Is that a big difference?”

Maou: “The mystery of the difference is things other than cereal. That would be the turnip.”

Hero: “Those taste good after roasting, but it’s not possible to eat so much.

Maou: “Of course it’s possible for consumption by people, and always eating wheat is not good for the health either. The turnip is really used for fodder for the livestock... in other words, feed for the pigs.

Hero: “”It’s for the pigs?”

Maou: “As everyone knows, in such cold and poor areas, meat is the most important source of nutrient in the winter. It is difficult to collect wild fruits and vegetables in the winter, and often there is not enough game. Of course it is possible to eat pork, but raising pigs will require food. In winter, there isn’t even enough food for the humans, right?”

Hero: “Un, that’s right. So before winter, everyone would leave only the barest number of pigs, using the extra meat to make sausages, jerky, ham or other things to stock up for winter. In the Southern Countries, if you see these sort of scenes it means winter is here.”

Maou: “Livestock is supposed to be for the winter... that means that in a time when there is not enough crops it should be used as provisions, but in the end it is controlled by the seasons the same as the crops, don’t you think it’s inefficient? So much energy spent on raising livestock, but because it is not possible to last through the winter, therefore the numbers cannot be raised.”

Hero: “..If you put it that way, it’s true.”

Maou: “This is where the clovers and turnips come into use. In the summer, clovers can be used as pasture for the sheeps and pigs. At the same time as raising livestock, the nutrients in the source can be replenished. Turnips can be fodder during the winter.

Hero: “--- So that’s it”

Maou: “Yes. This method has three major advantages of ‘not resting the farmland’, ‘not losing the nutrients of the land’ and ‘increasing things other than crops’ all at the same time.”

Hero: “That’s why this village was chosen, your plans are very well thought out Maou.”

Chief Maid: “Why is that?”

Hero: “This village raises both crops and livestock, in a certain sense it is a self-sufficient system, most suitable for this type of farming method; it is the same in an experimental view. In the city, or warm areas where wheat could be mass produced, there is not much purpose in doing this. In other words this is an idea to save ‘cold and impoverished areas’.”

Chief Maid: “So that’s the reason!”

Maou: “There are a few other experiments. Like using fish in the Southern Ice Sea as fertilizer, improving farm tools and such.”

Hero: “There is a lot to do.”

Maou: “The difficulty, is the cooperation between farms and the villages. When using the land as pasture, it would be difficult to control the sheeps and other animals. In this dangerous situation, the competition for getting ‘development rights’ could easily turn into conflict over profit.”

Hero: “I can imagine that happening.”

Chief Maid: “But Lady Maou said before that the Earth is important for humans right? Can they solve this by negotiating?

Maou: “This is where demons come in.”

Hero: “?”

Maou: “Let the demons attack the village. There’s not any sort of great army here right? So a small attack is fine, letting them give a little threat is not going to be too extreme.”

Hero: “...”

Maou: “Wait until the villages run away, the demons or the Maou’s army will fight the knights that come to the rescue, then retreat. The pioneer villagers would be able to come back, but at the same time they would be under the protection of the land lord. This way, whether we need to organize the farmland or combine the villages, that should not be a problem.”

Hero: “...”

Maou: “Are you disillusioned?”

Chief Maid: “...Lady Maou...”

Maou: “Of course, we would hold back during the plan. But truthfully, if this plan is to be used, in the Kingdom...or at least the knights, there will be a reaction, perhaps there would be someone who understands my plans. But there will always be problems in this sort of plan, there wouldn’t be zero casualties.”

Hero: “...”

Maou: “But I have already decided to do this. If this goes on, the world will continue to be embroiled in the war for a hundred years, and I don’t plan to let anyone be pushed to that point of no return. I want the see ‘the story after the end’.”

Hero: “...”

Maou: “Giving up on me? Do you hate me now? But..but that can’t happen! Hero is mine, I won’t let go!”

Chief Maid: “...”

Maou: “Or have you decided you want my head after all? If that’s so, then it can’t be helped... I am Hero’s after all, I can’t avoid your sword.”

Hero: “Ha, your voice is shaking Maou.”

Maou: “...”

Hero: “Even so, there will still be people saved right? There will be people saved because of this three year secret ceasefire? Plus if the four turn farming method is successful, every year tens of thousands of starving children will welcome the spring --- And humans will have the chance to stop the war right?”

Maou: “Yes.”

Hero: “Then, I am still Maou’s”

Chief Maid: “...”

Hero: “Anyways, even though Maou’s words are harsh, you are still trying hard so there will be no sacrifices right?”

Maou: “Wu...”

Hero: “What should I do... um, truth to tell I can guess already.”

Maou: “As you guessed, I want Hero to act as ‘the righteous side’, become the vanguard of the Southern Kingdom’s army, repel the demon forces.”

Hero: “This will all be a laughable act.”

Maou: “Un. Having you talking about something like this with an evil mastermind for half a day is already a laughable act.”

Hero: “Even if I go to Hell a hundred times it would not be enough to absolve me.”

Maou: “I know already, you don’t need to bring this up again.”

Hero: “But, without ‘this type of character’ it would be impossible to start.”

Maou: “In any case, this only needs to be acted on in the most desperate circumstances. First is the increase the personal production of food. Getting rid of hunter is the most important job.”

'''Wintering Village, On the way from the village leader’s house'''

Hero: “I can’t believe them!”

Maou: “It’s more difficult than I imagined.”

Hero: “Uh, yes.”

Chief Maid: “I didn’t think they would be so hard to persuade.”

Hero: “It can’t be helped, even if we tell them the experiment has a purpose, to poor villages in this type of snow country, just one year of bad harvest will cause people to starve to death.”

Chief Maid: “That is true...”

Maou: “Thinking about it, compared to this side, the winter in the demon world is easier to live in.”

Hero: “True enough.”

Chief Maid: “Has Lord Hero traveled around the demon world?”

Hero: “Un, I could possibly be the first human expert on the demon world.”

Chief Maid: “However, with the village leader’s attitude, would it be hard? To improve farming methods....”

Maou: “Mm... he didn’t decline exactly, that makes it harder to deal with.”

Hero: “In the eyes of the villagers Maou is a noble princess, they can’t decline to your face.”

Chief Maid: “Then just...”

Maou: “No.”

Chief Maid: “But Lady Maou, in order to achieve our goals we must use whatever means...”

Maou: “In order to revolutionize farming, we have to remove those lords and landlords who fight for profit and self gain. In order to increase production, that is a necessary step. But that is not until agricultural development has already reached a certain point, to a point where intensive agriculture is possible. In an area for experimentation such as this, getting rid of the landlord would only cause harm with no benefits.”

Hero: “That’s right.”

Chief Maid: “Then this is a headache.”

Maou: “Un... if only education was at a bottleneck.”

Hero: “Education?”

Chief Maid: “This has something to do with education?”

Maou: “Yes, there’s quite a bit of connection. Originally I planned on tackling this in the next stage, but from the looks of it we can’t continue, if we don’t first lay the foundations.”

Chief Maid: “What do you plan to do?”

Maou: “Think about it, even if we increased production in the village, if these technique isn’t spread to other such villages in the Kingdom, then there still would not be whole scale change. But , if we need to teach these place by place, whether economically or time wise, that would not be possible.”

Hero: “What you say is true.”

Maou: “So, we need abled people --- who can learn new techniques and then spread these techniques to professionals in every country. Ah, servants or guild members work too.”

Hero: “Un.”

Chief Maid: “That’s why education is necessary right?”

Maou: “On that matter, how does education in the human world work?”

Hero: “I don’t know even if you asked me... what is ‘education’ anyways?”

Chief Maid: “Oh...”

Maou: “Uh....ah....”

Hero: “I said~ don’t sigh so matter of factly.”

Maou: “Education, refers to passing on knowledge to your children or to those younger than you.”

Hero: “So thats it, if you said that earlier I would have understood. Isn’t it simple? Of course human society knows about these sort of things! Babies aren’t born knowing how to talk after all? Using this example, first children would be left with their grandparents, asking the elders to care for the child. When the parents are out farming or hunting, the elders will take care of all the children of similar age from other families as well.”

Chief Maid: “That’s fairly efficient, that way the elderly would have something to occupy their time.”

Hero: “After a few years, the children will be able to help out at the farm. even though they don’t know the difficult things you talked about, but things like when to plant what, predicting the weather, how to avoid wild beasts, as long as they have worked in a farming village for five years, these will come naturally.

Also, the winter in this area is very cold, sudden snow or storms aren’t a rare sight. Villages in areas like this, winters are mostly spent indoors. During this time, farmers would make crafts, knit woolen clothes and the like to pass time.

During the long winter, those elders with wisdom would tell stories for the children.

There would be legends about heroes, stories about Kingdoms, stories about the Spirits and so on. Ah, there are also stories about demons! Also, the smarter youths and the children of the village leaders would learn to read and write.”

Maou: “Un un.”

Hero: “In the cities, that would be different. In the cities education would be done by the Order’s sermons or private tutors. Do you know what tutors are? Um, they will tell stories, teach reading, writing and numbers, a little like private storytellers. In richer merchant or noble families, the parents would hire private tutors to teach their children various knowledge and skills.”

Chief Maid: “Did Lord Hero grow up like that?”

Hero: “Um, that... in my situation, Grams is like a tutor i guess... nevermind, let’s put that aside first.”

Hero: “So? Is education something like that?”

Maou: “Un, that’s exactly it.”

Hero: “If it’s about the human society then ask me!”

Maou: “Uh, so education in the human society i still uncivilized.”

Hero: “Uncivilized?”

Maou: “Um, my use of words is not accurate enough. I should say ‘in terms of the stage of development, it is still at the beginning stages.’”

Hero: “That’s the same thing!”

Maou: “I’m just joking.”

Hero: “Ng...”

Maou: “But, that is a natural way of education. It is a very accurate thing to do.”

Hero: “...”

Maou: “Back to the topic at hand, although I desire an unnatural developmental growth, then I would have to be unnaturally serious about education...but, education costs a lot of money.”

Hero: “Money? I’m the Hero, leave it to me! If you sell Hero’s gears, would that give us a lot of money?”

Chief Maid: “Um... Hero’s sword, Hero’s shield, Hero’s armour... should sell for 18,000 gold coins.”

Hero: “See, a lot right?”

Chief Maid: “How much does education cost?”

Maou: “Uh. That, I’ve thought out several fluid financial plans for the year, the simplest proposal costs about two hundred and sixty thousand gold coins?”

Hero: “My..my..Hero...gear...”

Chief Maid: “Lord Hero, please don’t feel down.” '''Pats head'''

Maou: “Chief Maid, I forbid you to initiate further contact.”

Chief Maid: “Understood, Lady Maou ♪”

Maou: “This is a difficult problem to solve.”

Hero: “It is.”

Chief Maid: “But it’s almost winter now. The real farming experiment doesn’t start until spring right? Just use this winter to prepare properly.”

Maou: “That’s true but...”

Hero: “It’s difficult to wait, there’s only three years after all.”

Chief Maid: “Alright, alright, today I specially prepared roast turnip and pork.”

Hero: “That sounds tasty.”

Maou: “Right, it won’t do to be always worrying.”

'''Wintering Village, the bought mansion, warm room'''

Chief Maid: “Then, I must prepare dinner, please excuse me. It will be an hour before dinner starts, I shall inform you when it is about to begin, please wait by the fire until then.”

Maou: “Good, thank you.”

Hero: “Fu....”

Maou: “Are you tired, Hero?”

Hero: “Un~ my body isn’t tired at all, but contemplating things I normally would not think about, made my mind feel very tired.”

Maou: “Ho ho, I’d expect so.”

Maou: “That’s right, Hero.”

Hero: “Hum?”

Maou: “The fireplace is very warm.”

Hero: “Yes. It’s very warm... the fire banished much of the chill here~”

Maou: “That’s right, Hero.”

Hero: “Hum?”

Maou: “That... if you don’t mind, do you want to sit beside me?”

Hero: “Why?”

Maou: “It’s warmer at this angle, it feels nice.”

Hero: “Is that so?”

Maou: “Yes it is, come, it’s a prime seat!”

Hero: “Ah, it’s true, it’s very warm~”

Maou: “How is it?”

Hero: “Don’t look so smug, Maou.”

Maou: “Ng... nevermind, the fireplace isn’t really any of my doing.”

Maou: “...”

Hero: “....”

Maou: “Hero?” '''Carefully'''

Hero: “Hum?”

Maou: “Can... can I touch you?”

Hero: “Of course you can... what... what is it?”

Maou: “I’m not planning anything! It’s just that Hero’s hair is so dark, I want to touch it. Ah, it’s soft.”

Hero: “Because one of my ancestors was a bushi.”

Maou: “What is that?”

Hero: “A warrior from the east. According to the stories they have the skills to split armour and helmet in two.”

Maou: “They sound like formidable warriors.”

Hero: “My clan are all warriors.”

Maou: “Really? But Hero has many many other good points.”

Hero: “Do I~”

Maou: “Of course! For example, you’re not scared even though you’re beside me.”

Hero: “That’s because Maou is weak, and a woman. Plus you don’t get enough exercise.”

Maou: “But I’m still Maou!”

Hero: “Is that so?”

Maou: “That’s so.”

Hero: “I think that you are very gentle.”

Maou: “That’s... that’s a strategy.”

Hero: “?”

Maou: “Right now, I’m going to negotiate with Hero. That’s it.”

Hero: “Negotiate what?”

Maou: “If I say it, it’s not a negotiation.”

Hero: “If you don’t say it how will I know?”

Maou: “That’s a complicated question, I want to explain in detail to prevent misunderstanding.”

Hero: “Then let’s hear it.”

Maou: “That is, it’s very cold outside right? Because the winter storm is here. And the room is very warm and comfortable, also we both have free time before dinner, with nothing important to do right? Of course there will be mountains of work in the future, but right now Hero’s mind is tired, in this situation, it is difficult to work efficiently.”

Hero: “Ah~”

Maou: “Of course, this is my personal though, it’s not even a treaties, it can only be called selfishness. But estimating Hero’ state of tiredness, I think, even if it's an urban legend or an old wive’s tale, we can’t disregard that it might be effective. The old texts say, even warriors will relax in this type of sweet garden. Although Hero doesn’t have this type of habit.”

Hero: “So, what do you want to do?”

Maou: “I want to try having Hero lay on my lap.”

Hero: “No problem” '''Flop'''

Maou: “Ah...ah uh... Hero...”

Hero: “I am Maou’s, there is no need to be polite.”

Maou: “Hero.”

Hero: “Hm...”

Maou: “Hero’s hair is really soft.”

Hero: “Don’t play around.”

Maou: “I’m just touching.”

Hero: “Maou smells very nice.”

Maou: “That’s because I take a bath properly everyday.”

Hero: “You’re serious.”

Maou: “I’m very serious. Since leaving the Demon world, Chief Maid has be merciless. In the past I’ve been so engrossed in my research that one time I forgot to change my clothes for a whole week.”

Hero: “Maou’s legs are very smooth.”

Maou: “Re...really? Not too fat?”

Hero: “It feels very good laying on them.”

Maou: “Really? Thank goodness. Hero is a very generous master.”

Hero: “Ah~uh~um.... but is also a perverted master.”

Maou: “?”

Maou: “That... Hero?”

Hero: “What is it~?”

Maou: “Before you said ‘no need to be polite’.”

Hero: “?”

Maou: “Is it true?”

Hero: “Un, it’s true.”

Maou: “Re...really?” '''Shyly'''

Hero: “....what is it?”

Maou: “Uh... wu....”

Hero: “Don’t be so silent, it’s scary.”

Maou: “I think it’s a little scary too!”

Hero: “Ha?”

Maou: “No, how can I back out? ‘To seek things never seen’ isn’t that my life’s goal?”

Hero: “??”

Maou: “Uh, Hero...” '''Stares'''

Hero: “Oh, just relax and say it.”

'''Clack'''

Maou: “What is that noise?”

Hero: “Back yard? …. the stables?”

'''Tap tap tap'''

Maou: “Hey! I said don’t run!”

'''----Stables'''

???: “................................................”

Hero: (There’s human auras?)

Maou: “Wait a moment, light spell...” '''Lights up'''

Big sister: '''Shiverng'''

Little sister: '''’Shaking uncontrollably'''

Hero: “....what? It’s children?”

Maou: “What is it? You’re just wearing underclothes!”

'''Clack'''

Chief Maid: “Oh, what is going on?”

Maou: “Chief Maid.”

Chief Maid: “They become lost and snuck in here again. Ha....”

Maou: “Who are they?”

Chief Maid: “Escaped slaves. This mansion has been abandoned for a long time and is not in ruins, and the ownership is different from the surrounding farms. Places like this, will often be the top choice for escapees.”

Hero: “Slaves?”

Chief Maid: “Yes, that’s exactly so.”

Hero: “Where are there slaves nearby?”

Chief Maid: “Not around here? Most of the humans around this area are slaves aren’t they?”

Hero: “No, they’re not slaves!”

Chief Maid: “Oh, did I misunderstand?”

Hero: “The slave system is too cruel. We do not allow it.”

Chief Maid: “Even if you say that...”

Maou: “These are serfs<ref>'''Serfs''': Farmers that do not have the freedom to choose their jobs or move away. They are allowed to have family, house, farm tools and other possessions. However they are required to work on and give rent for the land, and sometimes they will be sold along with the land they farm as merchandise, can be said to be half slaves. </ref>.”

Hero: “Serfs....?”

Chief Maid: “So they are slaves.”

Maou: “Serfs and slaves are not the same thing.”

Hero: “See! The Southern Kingdoms does not have slaves.”

Chief Maid: “Is that really the case?”

Maou: “Serfs are not the same as slaves, they can have personal belongings. They have their own home, farming tools and can live with their family.”

Hero: “Un, of course.”

Big Sister: '''Shivers violently'''

Little Sister: '''Shaking uncontrollably'''

Maou: “On the other hand, these people do not have the freedom to choose their own occupation. Most serfs are found in estates<ref>'''Estates''': Land owned and ruled by the landlord. In the estate, the lord has the higher power (like a ruler) to be the land lord, king, and judge. The estates include the land directly belonging to the lord, free farmer’s land and serf’s land. The land directly belonging to the lord and land belonging to the serfs, he receives income from.</ref>... as the work force in farmlands of landlords, they do not have the freedom of choice, they can only obey orders.”

Hero: “...”

Chief Maid: “...different from slaves~” '''Cold smile'''

Hero: “...” '''Grits teeth'''

Maou: “Chief Maid, don’t say anything more... perhaps the slave system is a tragedy, but it is still a social system that has economic values, that is the truth.

Chief Maid: “Is that really so?”

Maou: “Chief Maid.”

Chief Maid: “... I am out of line. My apologies.”

Maou: “...”

Hero: “...”

Little Sister: '''Shaking uncontrollably'''

Big Sister: “...Ex...excuse me... we will leave when the sun comes up. We...we won’t give you any...trouble... so please, just one night is fine.”

Chief Maid: “...”

Maou: “Chief Maid, this isn’t the first time right? How did you deal with this in the past?”

Chief Maid: “Harbouring escaped slaves... it’s serfs right? Is a crime. Plus the relations with the neighboring powers will become bad. Therefore I would immediately contact the authorities, ask them to retrieve them.”

Maou: “I see.”

Hero: “...”

Chief Maid: “Lord Hero, you don’t look too happy?”

Hero: “... isn’t it too cruel?”

Chief Maid: “Those who could not control their own fate, are just bugs. I hate bugs, I have no desire to see bugs with their wings torn off being hurt.”

Maou: “...”

Hero: “Hey, you!”

Chief Maid: “Compared to what’s in front of us, this is only a small problem isn’t it? I think, wasting all our efforts in such insignificant problems, will not help our future plans any.”

Maou: “True... very true...”

Hero: “Maou...”

Chief Maid: “Then I will immediately...”

Maou: “No, wait till tomorrow before contacting the outside. Go heat some water first. Also, there should be some proper clothes around here? Don’t argue, do as I say this once. I’ve already decided.”

'''---Maou’s Mansion, small room'''

Maou: “Ah~ what should I say?”

Hero: “... why are you so hesitant?”

Maou: “I’m just a Maou who is also an economist, not suitable for this sort of things.”

Hero: “I’m also just a Hero who is also a swordsman, I’m not suitable either.”

Big Sister: “Um, thank you very much.”

LIttle Sister: '''Quaking with terror'''

Hero: “It’s no big deal, don’t worry.”

Big Sister: “Such rich clothing...this is the first time we’ve ever worn something like this.”

Little Sister: '''Nods'''

Hero: “Really? It seems like old clothing left around in the mansion”

Maou: “Ah~ are you full? Is the bed alright?”

Big Sister: “Yes. The bed is very soft, and the room is warm and clean”

Hero: “Such small and dirty room is...”

Maou: “Their previous experiences are just that tragic.”

Big Sister: “Um, I’m very thankful for your kindness, but...tomorrow morning... um...”

Maou: “That...”

Hero: “...”

Big Sister: “Please, don’t tell the landlord. No, that’s not...”

Little Sister: '''Teary eyes'''

Big Sister: “We’ll run away, just let us stay for a little, the moment the sun is up we’ll leave, so please just wait a little.”

Chief Maid: “What are you talking about? You have no shoes, your clothes are no different than garbage, you carry no money or luggage. Do you plan to become beggars?”

Little Sister: “Wa....wu...”

Hero: “Can’t...can’t we do something?”

Chief Maid: “That’s different. The lives of slaves are tragic, they can’t do anything, and does not have a shred of hope. They can only lie and tell themselves ‘I am guilty, so i can only live like this’ in order to live. Perhaps it’s hell on earth. But...”

Hero: “...”

Chief Maid: “What they do is no different than what I do. We both receive orders from our masters, listen to their wishes, sacrifice ourselves in order to fulfil our masters dreams --- in this sense I am no different than a slave.”

Maou: “Chief Maid, I have never thought of you as a slave!”

Chief Maid: “Yes, Lady Maou, I have never thought you treated me like that. It is because of that, that I can’t watch this. They do the same thing i do, and yet they are so weak they cannot hold their fate in their own hands --- I think, these type of people should just die in remorse.”

Little Sister: “That’s not it! It’s not it at all! Glasses Wearing Sister is mean! We escaped didn’t we, we’re not unable to do anything! Big Sis and I will go to the city, and live there together!”

Hero: “That...”

Chief Maid: “Day dreams.”

Little Sister: “But, we’ll do it!”

Chief Maid: “Let’s say I go back a few steps, and consider your passion as hard work. But, you hide in someone else’s house and take advantage of their kindness; other people provide for you a bed and food, now you cause them difficulties by running away. Not only that but you validate yourselves. Is that how you serfs treat others?”

Little Sister: “But, but!”

Chief Maid: “I’ll say this again. Those who can’t hold their own fate are bugs. I really...really hate bugs. I will not view those who are bugs as humans.”

Big Sister: “...”

Chief Maid: “Do you understand?”

Big Sister: “Yes...”

Chief Maid: “Your apology?”

Big Sister: “We have given everyone in the house... the Lady Noble trouble, sorry.”

Chief Maid: “Good”

Big Sister: “...”

Little Sister: “Wu...wu wu...”

Chief Maid: “...” '''Glare'''

Big Sister: “...”

Chief Maid: “...is that it?”

Little Sister: “No... I don’t want to go back.. I’m scared...”

Big Sister: “... Little Sis, be quiet.”

Chief Maid: “...”

Big Sister: “Please make us... into human. I think --- you are... our fate.”

Chief Maid: “When bowing, don’t prostrate on the ground like that. Since you are wearing a dress, take the dress lightly with your fingers, display your drapes<ref>'''Drapes''': Elegant folds in dresses. In the middle ages fabric is more expensive than in current times, thus drapery that requires a large amount of fabric shows the wearer’s wealth. </ref> and at the same time curtsey gracefully.”

Big Sister: '''No...nods'''

Chief Maid: “... Lady Maou. Even though compared to the Maou’s Castle this house is but a small wooden shack, but I will be too busy to tend to it all just by myself. Why not hire a few maids?”

Hero: “Is that alright, Chief Maid? You just said you hated them, have you forgiven them in the end?”

Chief Maid: “What I hate are bugs. Maids are not bugs, but an existence that pleases people. There is no one in this world that hates maids, even if that maid is a novice.”

Maou: “Allowed. Train these two well.”

'''--- Wintering Village, Snowy Forest'''

Little Sister Maid: “Lord Hero~ Lord Hero~”

LIttle Sister Maid: “Lord Hero where are you~ I brought some tasty bread~”

'''Yo---'''

Hero: “Hey, good work messenger!”

Little Sister Maid: “Wah! Where were you just now?”

Hero: “It’s teleportation magic. Your voice was all over the forest.”

Little Sister Maid: “He he~♪”

Hero: “Never mind, it’s safe in this area so it’s alright. You certainly are reckless.”

Little Sister Maid: “I’m here to deliver something for Lord Hero.”

Hero: “Oh!”

Little Sister Maid: “It’s lunch~! There’s walnut bun, and egg rolls with onion and bacon.”

Hero: “That sounds really good.”

Little Sister Maid: “Big sis made it.”

Hero: “Looks like she’s learning fast, that’s impressive.”

Little Sister Maid: “Is it good?”

Hero: “Very good! And the tea is warm, I’m so touched i’m close to tears. You ran over here didn’t you?”

Little Sister Maid: “Un.”

Hero: “Finished with one gulp!”

Little Sister Maid: “Un”

Hero: “Even though it’s day, but working outside is still tiring. Honestly, I’m feeling more and more discouraged.”

Little Sister Maid: “Ah, that’s right. I have a message from the manager sis.”

Hero: “Oh, why didn’t you say earlier.”

Little Sister Maid: “‘Today’s goal is 6 wild boars. You can also substitute one bear for two boars. Also, take a look up river, if there’s any flooded areas, see if you can use destruction magic or whatever to fix it.’”

Hero: “She sure knows how to order people... by the way, how is school?”

Little Sister Maid: “Afternoon is physical training.”

Hero: “You don’t need to train?”

Little Sister Maid: “Because there’s still very little students, and no children my age. Helping deliver lunch to Lord Hero is afternoon exercise~”

Hero: “Ho, you learned to use the word ‘age’?”

Little Sister Maid: “The manager sis is teaching me how to read~”

Hero: “Even though Maou is busy, she hasn’t neglected your care.”

LIttle Sister Maid: “And Math~”

Hero: “Math eh.”

LIttle Sister Maid: “She said if I learn math well, I can make lots of money.”

Hero: “That economist, are words like ‘making money’ all she knows?”

Little Sister Maid: “She also taught ‘break-even point’<ref>'''Break even point''': Determines whether a business is making or losing money. Although the cost will increase as the sales does, in normal circumstances the sales would increase faster than costs. So once sales reach a certain point then money is made rather than lost. </ref>!”

Hero: “These lesson materials are too one sided!”

Little Sister Maid: “He he~ how is Lord Hero’s work going?”

Hero: “If we change to boars, there still two left to go.”

Little Sister Maid: “Hot pot---” '''Excited'''

Hero: “Why so excited suddenly?”

Little Sister Maid: “Pork hot pot?”

Hero: “Un, that tastes really good!”

Little sister Maid: “Let’s cook pork hot pot~!”

Hero: “You do like to eat.”

Little Sister Maid: “Lord Hero will help everyone prepare dinner~” '''Smile'''

Hero: “...Un, that’s right.”

Little Sister Maid: “Having a full stomach, will make people feel happy!”

Hero: “Yep.”

Little Sister Maid: “No one arguing, no need to bow to the village leader’s son. Everyday is warm, fluffy beds, wearing pretty dresses, being able to stay with Big Sis. That is happiness.”

Hero: “...”

Little Sister Maid: “What is it?”

Hero: “Nothing, I just feel that the so called Hero is useless.”

Little Sister Maid: “?”

Hero: “I have no great wisdom, no sense of money, and I don’t know how to farm or care for livestock. As to being a teacher... all I can teach is swordsmanship. Lately I’ve slowly started to notice --- I keep talking about peace like it’s a mantra, but what is peace? How do we get peace? Also, once there is peace, what should I do? I’ve never thought about these things before.”

Little Sister Maid: “So difficult~”

Hero: “It really is difficult.”

Little Sister Maid: “Bacon is really yummy.”

Hero: “You like bacon?”

Little Sister Maid: '''Nods'''

Hero: “Then, brother Hero will go hunt a few more wild boars~”

'''--- Large Room in the Mansion, Lesson in session'''

Maou: “... according to the current economic status of the Southern Kingdoms, this is the largest effect that the war will have.”

Noble Studen: “...” '''Writing notes'''

Merchant Student: “Uh...that...”

Soldier Student: “...”

Maou: “The following topic isn’t in my area of expertise. In the ancient times, what is the loss rate<ref>'''Loss rate''': Refers to the number of soldier lost on the battlefield (death, sickness, deserters). Loss rate is separated into daily loss rate, the loss rate from the beginning of the war and others. They are referring to the latter. </ref> before the army is considered defeated?”

Soldier Student: “Until the last man is left standing!”

Maou: “It is said to be 30%<ref>'''30%''': Once the troops have casualties, people must be sent out to transport the injured to the back lines. Also, in the army, there would still be soldiers who have yet to join in the fighting, they protect communications and other supporting positions. Thus once the number of casualty reaches 30%, there are not a lot of people left to fight.</ref>. That would be three tenths. Thus to overcome this difficulty, the standing army<ref>'''Standing Army''': Means that they are at a warlike state even under normal circumstances, and can be deployed at any moment. The Standing Army is formed by professional soldiers who have daily training, so even if the numbers are the same, their fighting and execution of fighting, are stronger than temporarily recruited soldiers.</ref> and mercenaries<ref>'''Mercenaries''': Soldiers that are moved into fighting by possessions/money or an army consisting of these type of soldiers. As these people will fight for money, if they don’t receive payment they will not fight. So once the contract ends, they could sign on with another country, so today’s comrade can be tomorrow’s enemy.</ref> can be hired to maintain the war front<ref>'''War front''': The first line in the war. Normally when two armies meet it will be created, so it’s stretched between the area ruled by either side. If force is not applied to that front, then the enemy army could invade in defenceless areas freely. </ref>, the war with the Maou army right now is mainly sporadic confrontations and stronghold fortification battles<ref>'''Battle''': The army in two camps form large forces separately, and clash in one single meeting. Countries without a standing army, will often arrange a time and date to battle, the winning side will be the winner of the war.</ref> .

Maou: “Are there any questions up until this point?”

Big Sister Maid: “What about the Holy Crusaders?”

Maou: “Un, they are an exception.”

Maou: “Tell me, how much do you know about the Holy Crusaders. Um~ Noble Student over there, how about you.”

Noble Student: “Ah, yes. The holy crusaders are a sacred expedition troop, formed by the Middle Continent Crisis Council, whose main goal is to eliminate the evil demon race and end the war. In these 15 to 16 years, they have launched a total of two expeditions. From the Gate at the edge of the Southern Continent, destroying two important demon strongholds<ref>'''Stronghold''': Can be the originating point of certain activity. In military terms, can refer to important cities and fortresses. The army can prepare, ready supplies, rest and take care of gear.</ref>, advancing to the Maou’s Castle, but the unholy Demon King used cowardly tactics to destroy the supply lines<ref>'''Supply lines''': The route to transport goods to the army (food, ammunition and so on), and is the area of activity of what is collectively referred to as supply forces. Once the route is compromised or the supply forces are destroyed, troops that have lost their supplies will not be able to continue fighting.</ref>, forcing the crusaders to retreat. “

Maou: “Very good, close to full marks --- this type of expedition relies on a large number of military power. The first thing necessary for an expedition, is the passionate desire of a large number of people to end the war. If it is possible to end the war in one large successful expedition, then there is value in the sacrifices. It is because people in this world desire this, that there are people willing to join the war.”

Soldier Student: “The virtuous Spirits will bring us victory in the war!”

Maou: “Another important point, is the financial support behind this. I have mentioned this many times in the lesson, if there is no financial support, things such as society, war efforts and so on will not be established. After all, starvation will kill humans.”

Noble Student: “There are things more important than food and money.”

Soldier Student: “You can’t fight if you just keep crunching numbers, Teacher.”

Merchant Student: “...really?”

Soldier Student: “Hunger is the excuse of the weak.”

Noble Student: “Anyways, people under the protection of the lords don’t suffer from hunger.”

Big Sister Maid: “...so no one in this world ever starves huh.”

Maou: “... next let’s talk about the Southern Arctic Sea, that is the sea that surrounds the Southern Kingdoms and Continent. There is great economic and military importance to this sea. Currently, 25% of the battles with the Maou’s army is staged at the sea.”

'''Ring~ ring~ ring~'''

Chief Maid: “My Lady, it’s time to end the lesson.”

Maou: “Is it time already? Then let's end this here, we’ll continue tomorrow. Also, the Swordsman will be here tomorrow afternoon to instruct you.”

Soldier Student: “I’ve been looking forward to that!”

Maou: “Dismissed. I still have to go to the elder’s home tonight for an agriculture seminar.”

'''---Mansion’s corridor'''

Hero: “Yo, good work.”

Maou: “So tired.”

Hero: “You look exhausted.”

Maou: “Why did I have to be mouthy and mention education... I never thought teaching himan children would be such hard work. They’re more like little animals? Reason and negotiation doesn’t work with them.”

Hero: “Ah--”

Maou: “Why are their pride so strong?”

Hero: “Because they are the sons of soldiers, nobles and rich men?”

Maou: “Maybe I should just turn them into frogs and be done with it.”

Hero: “That doesn’t sound like a joke at all!”

Maou: “I’m not joking.”

Hero: “Don’t do it.”

Maou: “Fine.” '''Collapse'''

Hero: “Aren’t you going to the village leader’s home? I’ll go with you.”

'''---Leaving the Mansion gates, towards the inner village'''

'''Yo---'''

Maou: “Ng, it’s cold.”

Hero: “The snow’s already stopped.”

Maou: “It’s freezing, Hero.”

Hero: “Have I not been hunting boar in this weather the whole day? You’ve been inside the house the hold time, what are you complain about?”

Maou: “That’s not it. It’s cold~”

Hero: “...”

Maou: “...no?”

Hero: “Alright, come here.” '''Wrap''' “There, is that warmer?”

Maou: “Un, very warm.”

Hero: “You seem very happy.”

(...as long as I’m with Hero, I’m always happy, no matter what.)

Maou: “Ho ho, it’s not a bad feeling.”

Hero: “As long as you’re amused.”

Maou: “It’s so good that Hero is mine.” '''Rub'''

Hero: “Ah~hem hem”

Maou: “?”

Hero: “Likewise.”

Maou: “There’s something that should be mentioned, the plan was started after so much effort. Is it strange that they are just now complaining about what they have or don’t have?”

Hero: “Yah.”

Maou: “It’s sad, that in the end we still had to rely on power... It’s because I accepted nobles as my student, that the farmers become willing to try the new farming methods. Once spring arrives, we should be able to start the large scale experiments.”

Hero: “But, the Southern Kingdom’s nobles can already be considered to be close to their subjects. COmpared to the Central, the class separation can be said to be almost non-existent.”

Maou: “That... is already considered to be minor...”

Hero: “But, we just made our first steps. Don’t be so impatient, after all, it might take a few years before we see any results.”

Maou: “No, we’ll see results next year.”

Hero: “Can it be done?”

Maou: “Because I have a secret weapon.”

Hero: “What secret weapon?”

Maou: '''Rustle rustle''' “This”

Hero: “What is this hard thing?”

Maou: “It’s called potato<ref>'''Potato''': Originated from the Andes in South America, spread to Europe in the 16th Century, became staple food in the 17th Century. Is cold-resistant, can be harvested several times in the year. Adam Smith once wrote “The production of potatoes is three times that of wheat”.</ref>, a crop.

Hero: “?”

Maou: “This is a plant. Normally, this round part is under the earth, once dug out you’ll be able to see this.”

Hero: “Oh?”

Maou: “Not only is this tasty it is also high in nutrients. Not only that, because the edible portion is underground, it won't be affected by birds<ref>'''Bird Damage''': Birds will cause harm to crops. Such as fruit trees, if care is not taken, birds will consume all the fruits; Because potatoes are underground, birds cannot get to them</ref>. Also, it even grows in poor soil<ref>'''Poor soil''': Ground where plants are unable or difficult to grow. There is very little number of microorganisms in the soil so even if fertilizers are used, it still cannot be made into nutrients that crops can use. Thus things like composts are needed to increase the number of microorganisms and improve the soil quality.</ref>, cold areas and hard earth. Other than that, roughly estimating the harvest<ref>'''Harvest''': The amount of products that can be harvested in a given area of farmland. Now, one hectare of land can produce four tons of wheat, thirty tons of potatoes or five tons of rice. Production of potatoes can reach eight times that of wheat. As the agricultural development of this world is still in the beginning stages, that production is less than half of what is capable now</ref> is three times that of wheat.”

Hero: “Is it true?”

Maou: “Un. it’s true”

Hero: “Is this granted by the heavens?”

Maou: “No, it’s a demon world product.”

Hero: “...”

Maou: “That is what is great about contact with different cultures and technology. Even if the method of contact is a little unfortunate but contact is contact in the end.”

Hero: “That feels complicated.”

Maou: “Back on topic, potatoes aren’t without their own weaknesses.”

Hero: “What is the problem?”

Maou: “Firstly, it’s poisonous <ref>'''Potato poison''': Potato contains a poisonous substance, it becomes more concentrated when the skin begins to sprout. Due to its poisonous nature and strange shape, and has never been mentioned in the bible, in the earlier times is considered a demonic food and rejected.</ref>.”

Hero: “Then it won’t do at all!”

Maou: “No, it’s not a strong poison to begin with. Second it only becomes poisonous if left in the sunlight and starts to sprout. As long as it’s harvested and stored well that’s not a problem. It stored in a dark cool place, it should keep for a year or so.”

Hero: “Un...”

Maou: “Also it is a continuous cropping obstacle<ref>;'''Continuous Cropping Obstacle''': If a crop is planted repeatedly, substances will accumulate to inhibit growth, and would also decrease the nutrients in the soil and inhibit the growth of plants. Therefore fertilizers or the rotation method should be used to prevent continuous cropping obstacle. </ref> crop. If the conditions are right, in a year, potatoes can be harvested three times.”

Hero: “It sounds more and more amazing. It’s a plant worthy of the demon world.”

Maou: “Yes. But also because of that it will absorb a large quantity of nutrients from the earth, that would be the ‘Blessings of the Earth’. As it only uses up the Blessings that it requires, if planted multiple times on the same piece of earth, the quantity will decrease, and become sick easily.”

Hero: “Un un”

Maou: “Closer”

Hero: “Ha?”

Maou: “Come closer. The gape is making it cold.”

Hero: “Ng, um.... ah~ there will be some problems for me if we’re too close.”

Maou: “...does my body make you feel uncomfortable?”

Hero: “No no no, that’s not what i mean.”

Maou: “Never mind. All in all, this plant should be able to meet the needs of hunger in cold places. As long as care is taken about the poison, there shouldn’t be big problems. Truth to tell, the continuous cropping obstacle is more of a serious problem.”

Hero: “I think my understanding of this sort of problems are better...”

Maou: “Even though the Blessings of the Earth will return with time, but if a solution is not found, then no matter how long we stay here, it won’t increase the production rate enough, pass a certain point.”

Hero: “Should we pray to the Spirits that protect the land?”

Maou: “That, can be a certain type of prayer.”

Hero: “Maou, aren’t you an Atheist<ref>'''Atheism''': To deny the existence of God, the belief that birth and evolution in the world has nothing to do with the divine. “No religious belief” means that there is no set religion that someone follows, that does not mean denying the existence of God; In comparison, atheism is to actively refute God’s existence. </ref>?”

Maou: “This has nothing to do with if I’m an atheist or not, if something can be useful then I will use it without hesitation, without modesty, that is a true economist.”

Hero: “You are some kind of devil aren’t you?”

Maou: “To give sacrifice to the land is the proof of contract. This type of sacrifice is common in the human world. For example, burning food or animal bones, animal secretions, left over food, that type of thing.”

Hero: “Ng, that doesn’t sound much like sacrifices<ref>'''Sacrifice''': This refers to fertilizers, can increase the nutrition in plants. Modern fertilizers have three important components, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium. Fertilizers refills these important elements, allowing crops to grow successfully.</ref>.”

Maou: “I’ve decided to use fish from the Southern Arctic Sea<ref>'''Fish from the Southern Arctic Sea''': Refers to herring. After squeezing the residue oil from dried herring, it can be crushed into powder and is be best type of fertilizer. Other than fertilizer, it can be used as food for chickens.</ref>.”

Hero: “Why?”

Maou: “Fish are suitable for sacrifice.”

Hero: “Want me to go buy some? I can get there in a moment using teleportation magic.”

Maou: “That is very touching, but the amount I need, you probably can’t bring back. Every piece of farmland needs fifty fish, and it’s required every year. Shocked?”

Hero: “Wow, that...”

Maou: “Can’t be done right?”

Hero: “Un.”

Maou: “But, there’s also a big problem.”

Hero: “Why? Is there a problem with the Southern Arctic Sea?”

Maou: “Yes, there’s two, one of them I’m sure Hero knows of, it’s the Southern Arctic General<ref>'''General''': Commander of the troops. In the Middle ages there is no titiles such as Corporal or Colonel, most of the time names are added to the title ‘XX General’. One example is Japan’s Zheng Yi General (Commander of force against the barbarians).</ref>.”

Hero: “...that geezer huh.”

Maou: “Right, that man is difficult even among the warlike Fang tribe. According to rumor, even though this Maou is in hiding, he still provokes the border areas. He commands the Silver Scale tribe, Flying Shark tribe and Metal Tortoise tribe, he is a notable powerhouse among the demons.”

Hero: “I’ve fought him several times. He is insanely huge and wields that fish spear with surprising skill.”

Maou: “If we want to move in the Southern Arctic Sea, clashing with him is inevitable.”

Hero: “Un...”

Maou: “Another problem is the ‘Union’<ref>'''Union''': A gathering of merchants after they have received permits from lords of sell goods, and they have enough power to stand against a Kingdom. A classical example is the Hanseatic League in Europe in the Middle Ages.</ref>”

Hero: “What’s that?”

Maou: “I didn’t want to mention this until a later time... I’ll take this chance to say it now though.”

Hero: “Un.”

Maou: “The official name is the ‘Economic Union of free merchants and independent Southern cities’. But now just say ‘Union’ and everyone will know it.”

Hero: “I think I’ve heard of them, are they famous?”

Maou: “Many people have heard of the name, but those who know the details are not many. To those who are not merchants, the existence of the ‘Union’ is not significant.”

Hero: “So in other words, it’s a gathering of a large number of merchants.”

Maou: “Correct. This group was created about fifty years ago by a free city by the coast of Wheat. The original purpose of its creation is ‘as a merchant group to protect the trade privileges<ref>'''Trade Privileges''': Advantages that can be received during trade. For example, lower tax rates, use of harbor not accessible to other merchants, removing opposing merchants etc.</ref> of the group members.’”

Hero: “Trade privileges?”

Maou: “Un. Taking goods from one city to another requires permits, these ‘permits’ would naturally be difficult to obtain right?”

Hero: “That’s common.”

Maou: “Merchants want these ‘permits’, and once gained they hold onto them tightly. Of course that’s natural, without these permit, you will not be able to do sales, it can be considered a life and death matter.”

Hero: “Uhuh.”

Maou: “As time passed, taxation systems are revised, under the same system taxes can be increased or decreased. In this way, royalty and nobles can experience economy through taxes; on the other hand, it also means economists --- merchants, can come into contact with the ruling class.”

Hero: “Whoa, this topic is very difficult to understand.”

Maou: “The ‘Union’ is the largest of these types of merchant gatherings. Their scope is much farther than you would imagine.”

Hero: “Oh? How large? Are there a thousand people?”

Maou: “The important thing isn’t the number of people.”

Hero: “It’s not?”

Maou: “As the Union is an economic organization. The amount of money they can move around and the power to insert themselves into the economic flow, is their true weapon. This has nothing to do with fighting skill or numbers.”

Hero: “Logically that’s true. So, how large are they?”

Maou: “Their area of influence includes the Southern and Central Kingdoms all over the continent. Even though no one knows how much their capital is, i’ve given an estimate according to their involvement in history, I can be certain that it’s an astronomical figure.”

Hero: “...”

Maou: “Either way, at least they have the ability to buy the Southern Kingdoms five times over and still have change left.”

Hero: “Ha?”

Maou: “They are this type of organization.”

Hero: “What and what now?”

Maou: “By the way, 60% of the circulation of wheat in the Southern cities relies on the whims of the Union. If the Union is determined, they could exchange the King for a landlord.”

Hero: “That’s like a big monster!”

Maou: “Unquestionably it is a monster. Human livelihood is built upon the back of that monster<ref>'''Human livelihood built on the back of a monster''': In his work the <<Leviathan>> the philosopher Thomas Hobbs sees the government as a political monster. They use their rights to transfer power, using it as an excuse to protect themselves and cause harm to others. It is common term, to refer to large organizations as monsters. In this text, the Union is seen as a monster that is needed by the humans. </ref>.”

Hero: “I’ve received requests from the Union in the past, and made several motivational speeches.”

Maou: “Really?”

Hero: “Un, things like ‘Stand up and defeat the demons!’ and such. The ladies in pretty clothes would stand on the battlements and sing, and will even give victory signs.”

Maou: “That’s probably political propaganda<ref>'''Political Propaganda''': To send a certain message directly into the heart of the mass. Originally this type of propaganda is to validate one’s own correctness, the information might be twisted or coloured, in order to lead people to make certain wrong assumptions.</ref>, you could probably make a few thousand gold coins.”

Hero: “My payment was only fifty coins! Wuwuwuwu, I... how can I...”

Maou: “Don’t be so down, Hero.”

Hero: “I’ve been duped by them.”

Maou: “That can’t be helped, economy isn’t your strong point.”

Hero: “That pretty lady looked at me with teary eyes, and said things like ‘I’m a fan of yours!’, so i rushed to the demon world all excited.”

Maou: “...”

Hero: “The young man who commissioned me said he’d wait for my return to hold a feast, and also elbowed me twice and said ‘you’re really popular with the ladies’, I was ecstatic... now that i think about it, that young man is probably a merchant.”

Maou: “...”

Hero: “Wuwuwuwuwu, I’m such a stupid Hero.”

Maou: “Humph, looks like I’ll have to be more strict with you.”

Hero: “So those people are the enemy!” ''' Draws sword'''

Maou: “Ah~don’t go scaring people like that.”

Hero: “No, they are the enemy. I’m going to use the highest order area lightning spell to take care of them.”

Maou: “Don’t use siege level spells to nuke one or two people!”

Hero: “But they tricked me!” '''Streaming tears'''

Maou: “Are you a kid? Anyways, the Union doesn’t have a collective will. They are merchants who gather for the sake of their own profit, thus in the end the only that that keeps expanding is the organization, the personal will are not involved. Although you feel you’ve been tricked, but the other did not mean to lie to you. Even if you take revenge, the Union will only be hurt superficially if at all.”

Hero: “The more I hear about it the more angry I get”

Maou: “They are neither an enemy or a friend, more like a wild beast.”

Hero: “...”

Maou: (Or is it...)

Hero: “Un~ I’ve never heard of anything like this before!”

Maou: “Don’t whine”

Hero: “Fine, at least I’ve improved from the past of fighting constantly.”

Maou: “... I will always be by your side.”

Hero: “Un--- me too ---”

Maou: “Ah--- ah---” '''Panic'''

Hero: “What is it?”

Maou: “Look, the village leader’s house is just ahead. I...today I’m giving a lecture on how clover crystallizes the Earth’s Blessing<ref>'''Crystallizing the Earth’s Blessing''': Legume plants such as clover has specific bacteria called Rhizobium in their roots that can convert the nitrogen in the air to nitrate. Fields that legume has been planted in, can provide rich nutrients for crops.</ref>.”

Hero: “I...I see.”

Maou: “Um...”

Hero: “Un.”

Maou: “I’ll be back in about four hours.”

Hero: “I know”

Maou: “Then... then I’m off!” '''Hug'''

Hero: “Ok! Good luck!” '''Hug'''

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'''– Deep within the Maou’s palace, Throne Room

Grinding noise –!'''

Hero: “….”

'''Yo—'''

Hero: “This is…”

Hero: (Where…? Where is the Maou?)

'''Yo—'''

Hero: (Why is there no one on alert in such a large castle, there’s not even a single soldier? Could it be a trap… it doesn’t matter even if it’s a trap, I will still take the head of the Maou… this way… I will have no more regrets…)

'''Yo—'''

Maou: “Hello.”

Hero: “Huh?”

Maou: “I said, ‘hello’, Hero.”

Hero: “Ah? Who are you?”

Maou: “I am the Maou…that’s strange? Didn’t… you know?”

Hero: “Wh…wh…why is the Maou a woman?”

Maou: “Even if you say that. I can’t help it, it’s a traditional title.”

Hero: “This must be a trick to make me drop my guard! Come out here the real Maou!”

Maou: “Hey hey hey, I am the real Maou, me. I am the Forty Third Maou, I am called ‘Ruby Eyes’”

Hero: “Ng!”

Maou: “Do you believe me now? Look, the seal is here…”

Hero: “Don’t show me your chest!”

Maou: “I’m not, I’m just showing you the evidence.”

Hero: “Shut up, you are trying to tempt me!”

Maou: “I didn’t do anything…”

'''Yo—'''

Hero: (Damn it. If that’s the case, who cares if it’s a trap or not. I’ve already decided to defeat the Maou for everyone. This is right, it has to be! I have to… defeat this guy!)

Hero: “Prepare yourself! Maou!”

Maou: “Then, let us start over again – hello.”

Hero: “Ugh… why do I feel this type of exasperation…”

Maou: “Mn… you don’t follow up at all. Let’s try another one then… how do you do?”

Hero: “This… what is the meaning of this?”

Maou: “I have waited for a long long time, so long you would not even believe it. I have always, always been waiting for Hero to appear, and have been eagerly waiting for the moment when I can converse with you.”

Hero: “Uh…?”

Maou: “Even if we cannot greet each other makes me feel very lonely, but it can’t be helped.
Come, let us step onto the stage and raise the curtains. And play out the first…or perhaps the last scene between the Hero and I. Hero, I can finally stay to you the words that have been hidden in my heart for many years.”

Hero: “You… what do you want to say, King of Demons!”

Maou: “Hero, become mine!”

Hero: “I refuse!”

'''Yo—'''

Maou: “No matter what?”

Hero: “Don’t say stupid things! Do you know how many countries you have destroyed!”

Maou: “You mean the Forest Country?”

Hero: “Darkness covered the sky, the people suffered in poverty…”

Maou: “That’s because they deforested the woods in order to create coal causing pollution nuisance<ref>'''Pollution Nuisance''':

Due to increase in the mining industry, many types of pollutant are created, that causes harm to the human body. There was one incident in the Middle Ages where pollutant leaked from an old mine causing those who lived downstream to become sick.</ref> and destroyed themselves right?”

Hero: “Pollution nuisance…?”

Maou: “Uh~huh. That’s right, you still don’t understand?”

Hero: “Don’t try to distract me! The Bell Nation’s Minister was possessed; don’t tell me that wasn’t the work of demons!”

Maou: “Wasn’t that because the Minister became overcome with greed and wanted to create a harem of beautiful princesses but failed. When he was found out, he blamed the demons. Isn’t that what the humans always do when their evil deeds are exposed?”

Hero: “You dare try to trick me… unforgivable…”

Maou: “I’m not trying to trick you.”

Hero: “What about the war with the Southern Kingdoms? I was on that battlefield, I saw countless humans being killed by the demon army!”

Maou: “So?”

Hero: “Hah? You are the Maou who invaded the human world, I will never forgive you!”

Maou: “Our understanding of who invaded whom seems to be a little different. Even though I have something to say about that… never mind, it’s true there was war.

Hero: “You are on the side of evil!”

Maou: “You can say I am the evil side – and after you kill me, you will of course kill all the royal family of the Southern Kingdoms then?”

Hero: “What? The only evil one here is you!”

Maou: “Are you saying that humans did not kill demons? Demons are evil and humans are good, who decided that?”

Hero: “…”

Maou: “If at a time like this you can say ‘I am Justice!’ or, ‘I am God’ or, ‘I am Gundam’ or something along those lines, it would probably make life easier for Hero…”

Hero: “Shut up!”

Maou: “It’s because I like Hero, that’s why I’ll end this topic.”

Hero: “Don’t say stuff like that!”

Maou: “Here, take a look at these data.”

Hero: “What is this… It’s not parchment?<ref>'''Parchment''':

Made using animal (especially sheep) skin, removing the fur, soften, stretched and thinned, and used for writing. Parchment can be bound into a volume, but the price is extremely high.</ref> it’s thin and white and smooth…”

Maou: “It’s print paper<ref>'''Print Paper''':

Paper was invented in the 2nd Century BC by China, and by the 12th Century has been passed on to Europe. Compared to the previously mentioned parchment, paper is not only thin and flexible but also easy to preserve. </ref>. Don’t worry about something insignificant like that; what is important is what’s written on it.”

Hero: “….um, demand explosion<ref>'''Demand Explosion''':

Demand refers to the desire to buy something and having the financial ability to do so. For example, “I have no money but I want to buy the latest game consul..” Is not demand, whereas “I want to buy it and I have the money to buy” is demand. When demand is suddenly increased within a short period of time, it is called demand explosion</ref>…employment<ref>'''Employment''':

To give money in exchange for completing services. The employer has the obligation to award money for the services rendered, similarly the employee has the obligation to complete the work asked of them.</ref>? Curve? Consumption trend<ref>'''Consumption Trend''':

Refers to the consumer (a person who pays for the goods or service) desire to spend or save money. Where and what people spend money on is also included in this. </ref>… economic dependence?”

Maou: “Do you understand?”

Hero: “What is this, an evil ritual?”

Maou: “No. It’s the economic study of the benefits<ref>'''Benefits''':

In terms of Economics, this refers to how satisfied the consumers are with the goods or services. On the other hand, things that are more common (such as water), even though it brings great satisfaction would still be low on cost. In other words, it is not possible to determine the value based on benefits. </ref> of war as a large consumption market<ref>'''Market''':

Place where goods are bought and sold. In Economics, all the world’s markets are grouped into a large hypothetical market, where the status and changes are studied.</ref>.”

Hero: “….benefits?”

Maou: “Correct.”

Hero: “What meaning is there in war? You demons were the ones that invaded the human world in order to wipe out humans. Are you trying to trick me, Maou! These are all lies!”

Maou: “Hero…” '''Stares'''

Hero: (Wu~. Why is the Maou a woman, and a beauty at that! This… this is ridiculous!)

Maou: “If Hero must~ fight no matter what, then I will fight you.”

Hero: “!”

Maou: “If there is no other choice, I will also give you my life.”

Hero: “Then I will take your head right now!”

Maou: “So, at least first listen to me for about half a day.”

Hero: “…”

Maou: “Because – this moment in time is a chance that will never occur again.”

Hero: “Nnn… Fine, speak. But just remember, if I find anything suspicious, I can take your head at any time.” '''Flashes sword'''

Maou: “I understand. Now I’ll start the explanation. First, please turn your attention to the first page of the data in your hands.”

'''Flips pages'''

Hero: “It’s a chart...”

Maou: “This is called a graph... it is a visual representation that takes the expenditure and prosperity of the Middle Continent over the last fifty years and displays it for the eyes to see.”

Hero: “... no way”

Maou: “I am not lying. Take a look at the second page, this one combines the data of several different surveys.”

Hero: “War is the cause of a large number of deaths...”

Maou: “Since the war started, the population in the human world has been steadily increasing.”

Hero: “No matter how you think about it, it’s strange! War brings about a large number of deaths, how is it possible that the population would grow!”

Maou: “Well, normally that would be the case. But with what is normal for this world before the war that is not the case. Before the war -- this ‘before the war’ lasted for a few hundred years -- the main cause of death for humans were hunger and sickness.”

Hero: “Sickness and hunger are not something humans can control, you can say it is a test sent to humans by the Spirits. Don’t compare it to the invasion by demons!”

Maou: “Perhaps hunger and sickness cannot be prevented. But that does not mean that they cannot be conquered, nor does it mean that humans are forbidden from over coming them?”

Hero: “That...”

Maou: “After the war started, deaths caused by these two factors decreased by 60%.”

Hero: “What is the reason? Why did it happen? Is it because the Spirits saw the threat of the demons to humanity and gave us their Blessing?”

Maou: “I have lived a for a long time, but I have yet to see a Spirit... the reason is clear. The greatest reason is the creation of the Middle Continent Crisis Council.”

Hero: “...?”

Maou: “In other words, in order to fight against the demonic beings, the Kings of the human world formed an alliance.”

Hero: “So? Why would the number of deaths decrease...?”

Maou: “Because countries with an abundance in food would send food to countries that are in need; Then there are countries that are advanced in medicine or agriculture, they will send experts to educate poorer countries.”

Hero: “Isn’t this brought about by the effort of humans!”

Maou: “But just to achieve these the humans had to go to war with the demonic beings before they would do something as simple as that, it really isn’t that impressive if you think about it.”

Hero: “...”

Maou: “Don’t be frustrated, it isn’t all that different for the demons.”

Hero: “Is... that so...?”

Maou: “It was a troubled time. The demon society is tribal, strong tribe leaders and nobility<ref>'''Nobility''':

Families that owns land and govern over their subjects as well as have the power to gather their own military. But those who are charged with governing a piece of land or are given military power by the Middle Continent, and then lost their position and privileges after being relieved of their jobs are not considered nobles. </ref> with land, would quarrel over power and cause many bloodshed in their conflicts.”

Hero: “...”

Maou: “So the war saved both the human and demon world.”

Hero: “...”

Maou: “Don’t bite your lips so hard, they’ll bleed.”

Hero: “Don’t touch me!”

Maou: “Unless you request it, I’ll refrain from touching you.”

Hero: “...?”

Maou: “Do you understand what I’m trying to tell you?”

Hero: “... the war had a reason... from the results, perhaps that is so.”

Maou: “I’m relieved that you agree.”

Hero: “But that doesn’t mean that the war must continue, and it is no reason to start a war in the first place. You are a war criminal. Stop this war now and stand trial as a criminal of war.”

Maou: “Hm~”

Hero: “From your words before, I understand that you did not start the war for your own personal gain. I will stand trial with you, so turn yourself in.”

Maou: “That would be a little difficult.”

Hero: “Why?”

Maou: “There are two reasons. Please turn to page six.”

'''Flips page'''

Maou: “This records the relationship between the consumption market of the Southern Kingdoms and the market flow<ref>'''Market Flow''':

Market Flow. It is not possible to make money if goods are stored in place and never touched again. Therefore, the goods must be transported to those who will use them. This process is called market flow.</ref> of the Middle continent.”

Hero: “Market flow...?”

Maou: “To simplify, it is the movements of materials. Thing such as food, clothing, daily necessities, weapons, metals and lumber.”

Hero: “Does the Southern Kingdoms use them up very quickly?”

Maou: “Yes. War will consume a large amount of resources.”

Hero: “....How does the Southern Kingdoms afford all these?”

Maou: “Hum?”

Hero: “If you want to buy something important, then you’d have to pay for it right?”

Maou: “Nn, You noticed the main point. Good job~”

Hero: “Don’t touch me!”

Maou: “I unconsciously reached my hand out. That’s right, I won’t touch you unless you give me permission. I am person who believes in obeying contracts.” '''Suppresses urge'''

Hero: “So how do they make the purchases?”

Maou: “By the ‘Wartime funds’ established by the Middle Continent.”

Hero: “...?”

Maou: “No? In other words, the whole world would financially support the ‘Southern Kingdoms’ in wartime.”

Hero: “I see... humans have kind hearts after all. Do you understand now, Maou. This is the kindness of humans.”

Maou: “However, most of this money has been used to purchase goods from the Middle Continent. That means, that they give people an allowance, for them to buy the Middle Continents own products.”

Hero: “...?”

Maou: “At this stage, it becomes a little more difficult to explain... that is to say, saving money might give the feeling of ‘richness’ but it doesn’t give ‘abundance’. They must lend or spend money, allowing a steady flow of money and goods, in order to gain abundance.”

Hero: “... you’re not trying to fool me are you?”

Maou: “Basically, that’s how it is -- don’t try to do everything by yourself, but rather, cooperate with people with different skills. In theory, that is all well and good. Through trading grains, salt, lumber, metal and so on, allows the country and it’s citizens to become abundant.”

Hero: “If you put it that way, I can generally understand it. Like the market at the Royal Plaza right?”

Maou: “Un, that’s exactly it.”

Hero: “But this situation isn’t exactly like that?”

Maou: “How is it different?”

Hero: “The Middle Continent sends funds to the Southern Kingdoms that are at war right? So in the end, that -- market flow? Even if it’s working, the money they send out is still theirs though?”

Maou: “Un.”

Hero: “So in the end, neither side traded anything.”

Maou: “They did though.”

Hero: “The countries in the Middle Continent didn’t receive anything from the south. Therefore that is an altruistic donation. It’s a show of kindness, isn’t it?”

Maou: “The Southern Kingdoms are giving the Middle Continent ‘safety’. They are earning money from the Middle Continent for their sacrifice in the war to defend the human world -- you saw yourself didn’t you? Is all of the human world embroiled in war?”

Hero: “...”

Maou: “Newly developed chariots, bright lights, rich plantations...are there no more countries in this world that still celebrate into the night? Is it no longer possible to see nobles drunk in the vineyards?”

Hero: “... you’re not wrong. These scenes are still possible to find.”

Maou: “That’s the case now. The human society is dependant on the large consumption market and the protection brought on by the Southern Kingdoms.”

Hero: “Dependant...?”

Maou: “Yes, dependant. On the verge of ‘collapse’.”

Hero: “But, there are too many people without the ability to fight. In that case they can only accept the protection of the knights and chevalier’s of the Southern Kingdoms, and they sends food and riches as thanks. How is that wrong!”

Maou: “I never said it was wrong. If you say it was out of kindness, and on an emotional level, that is the truth and I will not argue with that. At the same time, in the economic point of view, once this market is gone, it is guaranteed that the market flow and transfer<ref>'''Transfer''': Not using money to pay directly. Exchanging a set amount of funds from one location to a target location at the same time, in order to prevent the risk of transporting a large amount of gold through a long distance. In the middle ages, the Church gained great benefits using this method of transfer.</ref> of funds will be destroyed. This whole issue has already become deeply connected to politics and the social structure.”

Hero: “Destroyed…”

Maou: “That’s right. It’s in the data. Loosing such a large consumer, the production of the Middle Continent will be strongly affected, blacksmiths and shipwrights in particular. The back lash of this will cause the deaths of hundreds of thousands of lives.”

Hero: “How can this be…”

Maou: “But these are the words of the Maou, it could be false.”

Hero: “Are they all lies?”

Maou: “I myself am serious at least. It might be possible to avoid these problems, but I don’t see how.”

Hero: “…”

Maou: “Thus, this market flow and dependency of the economic structure is one of the two major reasons.”

Hero: “What...more can there be?”

Maou: “The other reason is easier to explain.”

Hero: “...”

Maou: “The explanation might be easier, but that does not mean the problem itself is any simpler...”

Hero: “What is the reason?”

Maou: “The human world united due to the war against demonic beings. Not only did it improve market flow, medical science has also become more wide spread, sickness and famine has also decreased right?”

Hero: “Yes, that’s true.”

Maou: “That is the first half of the explanation. Material flow has become more that before. In the past, if a country where half the population is starving is next to a country with high food production, neither countries would help each other would they?”

Hero: “Un..”

Maou: “Furthermore, even though we say that the market flow of the world has improved, the yield of grains did not mirror the same growth.”

Hero: “...?”

Maou: “You don’t get it... that means, there are still people who starve to death.”

Hero: “Un. During my journey I have passed many villages with starving children.”

Maou: “In this world, if there no longer are ‘those who die in the war’, what will happen? Once this long war is over, there will be tens of thousands of people in the Middle Continent who knows nothing but waving a sword; they’re still alive, and will need food. The population has increased -- but the output of food products did not follow that increase. This world has just invented crop rotation.”

Hero: “How can this...”

Maou: “This is the truth.”

Hero: “But, but...”

Maou: “By the way, why did you come alone?”

Hero: “...ah?”

Maou: “This is the Demon Lord’s Castle after all. It’s true I removed the guards, but coming here is not a simple matter. For you to be able to reach this place is an anomaly, or you could stay that it’s a laughable miracle.”

Hero: “What are you talking about?”

Maou: “It is the army’s job to end the war right? Aren’t you the Hero?”

Hero: “I am the Hero, this is my duty.”

Maou: “To kill the enemy alone, isn’t that the job of an assassin?”

Hero: “...”

Maou: “I think... the human kings also know this -- if the war ends, win or lose, human race would be destroyed.”

Hero: “...”

Maou: “That’s why they sent you alone.”

Hero: “...”

Maou: “This is just what I think, although the situation with the demons is not much different. Perhaps you already know, even though demons are a general term for us, we have a lot of internal problems... tribal societies will often have power struggles between strong individuals, and at the same time the weaker tribes are taken advantage of. There are also tribes that simply like to cause trouble, but strong tribes are all very combative, and are very tribe oriented.”

Hero: “Is that so...”

Maou: “Yes, it is. And me... as you can see, I’m not particularly strong, but rather meek and weak, right?”

Hero: “Do you use magic to fight?”

Maou: “Well, I can use magic, but it’s nothing compared to the great magicians.”

Hero: “Then, how did you become the Maou?”

Maou: “It was because I grasped the right weakness and timing. Mostly, it was just chance -- my tribe is full of weirdos, spending many years hiding in the far reaches of the demon world for research. My specialty is economy<ref>'''Economy''': Refers to the production of goods, storage of goods until the time to use it, finding people who need the goods, transporting it to those people, selling the goods, and everything related.</ref>.”

Hero: “What is economy?”

Maou: “The growth of culture in the human world is a little hard to believe...”

Hero: “Somehow, your words make me kind of angry.”

Maou: “But demons can’t really laugh at the humans... once the war ends, even if the demons were to win, the outcome would be even more chaotic than before. A
horrifying future, fighting over slaves<ref>'''Slaves''': People who become the property of another person. They must obey the orders of the person who owns them either working or being sold. Slaves are often not allowed their own property, in the Roman Empire they are sometimes allowed to buy themselves back through working.</ref>, with the human world as the stage would begin. Strong tribes would battle to take over the human kingdoms as their colony<ref>'''Colony''': Land you govern other than your original country. Especially refers to the period after the Age of Sail, the European countries gained land by invading Asia and Africa. People in colonies receive discrimination, living under the pressure of their conquerors</ref>.
Many rich warlike tribes would use their riches to force weaker tribes into their services, forming large armies to unify the demon society, but with the demon world being more chaotic than it is now, that would not be an easy thing to do. More blood would be shed then.”

Hero: “Colony?”

Maou: “It means to rule over some other person’s lands, taking benefits from that land as their own.”

Hero: “That... cannot be allowed.”

Maou: “If humans were to win, they would take over the demon world and do the same.”

Hero: “Humans won’t...”

Maou: “...”

Hero: “...”

Maou: “You can’t say they “won’t do something like that”, can you?”

Hero: “...”

Maou: “Ha, many worlds were destroyed in this manner.”

Hero: “World?”

Maou: “Un, that is the research of our tribe, don’t worry about it, but I... I want to see things never seen before.”

Hero: “...”

Maou: “If it was Hero, I’m sure you would understand.”

Hero: “Understand...what?”

Maou: “I can’t explain it properly with words.”

Hero: “You’re a scholar aren’t you?”

Maou: “Scholar...? Ah, un, I guess you could say that.”

Hero: “Then, you can explain it to me.”

Maou: “Um~ that is to say...”

Hero: “...”

Maou: “Have you ever thought ‘what is on the other side of that hill’? Or thought ‘what is the destination of this ship?’ and become excited?”

Hero: “That... yes, many times.”

Maou: “Right? Because you are Hero.”

Hero: “Why are you so happy?”

Maou: “I want to be able to see those things.”

Hero: “... you want to become the Hero?”

Maou: “Close, but no. Think about it, not only am I a scholar, but I am also the Maou.”

Hero: “...”

Maou: “Even though this job is not a happy one, but I have a responsibility, I don’t want to pass this burden on to someone else. I am not Hero, I don’t want to waste my time dreaming of ‘wanting to be Hero’ -- but I want to see the things never seen.”

Hero: “...”

Maou: “So I will say this again -- ‘Hero, become mine.’ in order to search for the things never seen, I wish for you to become my eyes, my light, my sword.”

Hero: “I refuse.”

Maou: “No?”

Hero: “No.”

Maou: “Really?”

Hero: “Really.”

Maou: “There’s no room for negotiation?”

Hero: “None.”

Maou: “...”

Hero: “... there’s none! It’s true!”

Maou: “Seems like there is.”

Hero: “Gah, why are you looking at me with puppy eyes! Is that the attitude of a scholar!”

Maou: “I am a scholar, but at the same time I am an economist. An economist will never give up, in order to strive for the future, I will do whatever it takes.”

Hero: “Why do you feel more like the Hero that I do?”

Maou: “In some stories, ‘half of the world’ is used as a bargaining chip.”

Hero: “Uh~huh~”

Maou: “You don’t seem to care about that.”

Hero: “What type of hero would be swayed by something like that? If there is, he doesn’t deserve to be a hero, he should go back to training.”

Maou: “Un, the stories also say the same.”

Hero: “Duh!”

Maou: “I think so as well. And anyways, that Maou has not even taken over the world. The world is not his and he deigns to give 50% to someone else, economically or lawfully, anyone would wonder at the validity of the contract.”

Hero: “It’s because they use such trickery, that’s why the Hero would refuse.”

Maou: “You’re right.”

Hero: “Then again, even if you planned to give me 50% of the demon world, I would still never agree. Taking land belonging to the people does not make me happy. Anyways, how can Hero be swayed by bribery<ref>'''Bribery''': To give things to someone, in order to gain benefit for yourself through these things. Normally refers to government officials or people in power, but Hero is saying that the act of offering land is like an act of bribery.</ref> or riches? Humans are satisfied as long as they have food to fill the stomach and a roof to sleep under.”

Maou: “In other words it’s the spartan<ref>'''Spartan''': To suppress your desires and not seek out riches, rather to live in poverty than to give principles. When Maou says Hero is spartan, she refers to his straightforwardness and ignorance about how to cut his losses.</ref> spirit of the poor.”

Hero: “Don’t call me poor, when you’re the Maou!”

Maou: “In any case, I don’t plan to ceding<ref>'''Ceding territory''': Give give part of the land to another country. Occurs after battle or war is over, one side offering up land to the other. Ceding territory often leads to the separation of the people and their history, people often lose their ancestral homes, and is the cause of long conflicts.</ref> territory as a bargaining chip.”

Hero: “Oh? Is that so?”

Maou: “For the future generation, dividing up the land will not only cause problems with the tribes and their pride, but could easily spark the fires of conflict. Even though this negotiation is important right now, I don’t plan to sow the seeds of disaster for the future.”

Hero: “Um... is that right?”

Maou: “Yes that’s right. Anyways, ‘50%’ of the world is not suitable, to begin with it’s simply redrawing the same boundaries as before.”

Hero: “What do you mean?”

Maou: “What I mean is that ‘dividing the world’ is the real problem. In the end aren’t we just substituting ‘opposition between the human and demon world’ to ‘opposition between Hero’s lands and Maou’s lands’.”

Hero: “Aa~ that’s true”

Maou: “See? If we do this, the the war will start again, this type of trade isn’t the solution, it just buys more time.”

Hero: “Un.”

Maou: “So this type of idea should be eliminated.”

Hero: “Then, the negotiation has failed. It’s exactly half a day... even though I don’t feel like fighting you anymore... you are quite reasonable Maou.”

Maou: “No, I have a suggestion.”

Hero: “You still have a suggestion?”

Maou: “To give you half is too stingy. I will give you all.”

Hero: “Haa?”

Maou: “I will give you everything. But the land is not mine to give. I want Hero -- the price is everything that I have to give -- in other words, the price is myself. I only have myself, that I can I give to Hero of my own will. Please, Hero, become mine.”

Hero: “... you... you...”

Maou: “You look like an idiot with your jaws dropped like that.”

Hero: “You.... what are you saying!”

Maou: “It’s a negotiation offer.”

Hero: “Do you know what you are saying?”

Maou: “I’m sure.”

Hero: “You... you’re serious.”

Maou: “I am.”

Hero: “You should think clearly before you speak! Think... think... think about what’s going on! You’re the Maou!”

Maou: “Is there a need to be so shocked? I heard that in the human world, once you have reached the age of fifteen, whether you are the son of a farmer, or the daughter of an inn keeper, would sneak around talking of love and make such sweet promises.”

Hero: “Don’t go listening to that sort of thing!”

Maou: “To be precise, I read it in books -- even though I’ve read about it, I don’t understand the emotions, nor have I experienced them. This is one of those ‘things not seen’.”

Hero: “What does she think she’s saying...”

Maou: “It is considered a good proposal when the one proposing has already achieved 10% of their goal. I never thought I would say something like ‘I’m willing to offer my purity’, this precious experience is making me nervous. My heart is pounding right now.”

Hero: “You look pretty calm to me.”

Maou: “No?”

Hero: “N...no!”

Maou: “Absolutely none?”

Hero: “Ab...ab...ab...”

Maou: “Looks like there’s even more room for negotiation.”

Hero: “Don’t come near!”

Maou: “As long as you don’t permit it, I won’t touch you. Because I’m extremely shy.”

Hero: “You said you believe in obeying contracts before!”

Maou: “That’s true. That’s just an act to cover my ‘shyness’.”

Hero: “Why must I be in this awkward situation!”

Maou: “Hero.”

Hero: “What?”

Maou: “Um, this is hard to explain.”

Hero: “Weren’t you really fluent when talking about all those grim futures?”

Maou: “That’s because that was about my area of expertise.”

Hero: “Isn’t your area of expertise too vicious?”

Maou: “What economy is, is a war without blood”

Hero: “That’s scary. This is the first time i ever thought of a Maou without fighting abilities as scary.”

Maou: “I didn’t mean to scare you... If I made you confused, I apologise.”

Hero: “...”

Maou: “Let me advertise a little.”

Hero: “Wu~ she’s taken control...”

Maou: “There are many good points if you monopolize me!”

Hero: “Like what?”

Maou: “I’m good with accounting, I can guarantee perfection.”

Hero: “Here I was thinking about what it could be, so it’s accounting...”

Maou: “Also--”

Hero: “?”

Maou: “We can reach other side of this war.”

Hero: “Didn’t you say that it was not possible?”

Maou: “Of course, it can’t be done immediately, the human kings would not accept it. Even if I gave myself up, they would just deal with me in secret. The demon world would crown a new king soon, and the humans would probably welcome him. That is how important this war has become to the human society. Even though it’s regretful for Hero.”

Hero: “...”

Maou: “But it’s because of that, that if we can welcome a ‘different ending’, then not only myself but it would be a ‘thing never seen’ to the three thousand worlds<ref>'''Three thousand worlds''': All things of this world/the whole universe. It is a Buddhism doctrine, ten realms that are mutually inclusive and immanent, each one containing the other nine realms, making up 100 worlds. There are 10 features in the 100 worlds to make 1000 realms, and each of these 1000 realms are 3 divisions, making 3000 worlds/realms where all things reside.</ref>, right?”

Hero: “...”

Maou: “So?”

Hero: “That’s...”

Maou: “Hum?”

Hero: “That’s you?”

Maou: “Yes, this is me.”

Hero: “Have you been thinking about this the whole time?”

Maou: “If the army’s job is to bring about the end of the war, then it is the duty of a king to find the path to that end.”

Hero: “Therefore -- Uh, you want me... right?”

Maou: “Un, yes. You can say that.”

Hero: “...”

Maou: “No, please don’t misunderstand. I truly want Hero. I wish for you to have the mindset of ‘taking a stroll together in the morning’ to bring me to the other side. The accounting is also completely true. If there is the need I can also do balance sheets<ref>'''Balance sheet''': Data of a business's current income, land, buildings and goods (everything owned by the company as well as debt (amount of money that must be paid off).</ref> and health plan salary<ref>'''Health Plan Salary''': Refers to the total amount of money a person would make from beginning work till retirement. As salary means money received from working, this would mean the net amount of income gained from a whole life's work.</ref>. Is that enough? Not enough? Then... even if the quality of this product is not great, but I’m a very suitable company! I’m a quiet Maou, even if you leave me in a room I won’t be much of a bother; even though my husbandry might not be that great, but it’s included in the contract!”

Hero: “Why are you so flustered?”

Maou: “To make sure that you’re not being swindled, first I have to say that I’m not good at cooking. Cooking is science right? And because I lack the ability to do complicated skills like colloidization or emulsification, so it’s hard to respond to that type of requests.”

Hero: “She’s getting further and further from the point...”

Maou: “Also. Ah~look, everyone says that I lack the beauty or general body structure that would entice an adult male... firstly because I lack exercise, secondly because I lack proper nutrients... wu wu...”

Hero: “Really? That’s....that’s not true.”

Maou: “It’s because of this outfit that Chief Maid prepared -- it hides all the flaws. Like the fleshy arms, you just can’t see it.”

Hero: “Please don’t look like you’re about to cry!”

Maou: “But it’s flab!”

Hero: “No, that... looks very nice... especially the chest or breasts and stuff.”

Maou: “No, enough, don’t try to pacify me. And I don’t look very stunning, I’m sorry about that. Think about it, it’s a long tradition of my tribe to place intellect over physical appearances...”

Hero: “Is that so?”

Maou: “It’s because we are a eccentric tribe that doesn’t concern ourselves with appearances. If only I had paid more attention to my clothes and body in my youth -- although that was about 150 years ago -- then I won’t be faced with entrepreneur's fear of product recall<ref>'''Product Recall''': To take back goods that have already been sold. Recalled products may be returned to the customer after repair, or exchanged for new products, there are many ways for this to work. Normally occurs when a problems are found in a certain product.</ref> in this once in a lifetime negotiation....”

Hero: “Your choice of words are a little difficult to understand.”

Maou: “This world is full of things too difficult to understand.”

Hero: “That is true.”

Maou: “Anyhow, this product probably does not have the outward appearance that would satisfy you, but with economic knowledge...knowledge... no way, it just knowledge! Do I have nothing other than that to pride myself on!”

Hero: “...”

Maou: “Other things worth mentioning, is probably loyalty. I am from a long lived race, born from a family of scholars, and is an advocate of faithful contracts. To my type of person, once this type of contract is made, it is bound deep into my soul, unwavering whether it is the past or present and probably stronger than steel -- I will stay abide by it. Whether in sickness or health, I will stay by your side... that I can swear.”

Hero: “...”

Maou: “How is it? Becoming mine isn’t a bad thing right? I won’t be spoilt, as long as we can go to ‘the other side of the hill’, then I will be satisfied.”

Hero: “...”

Maou: “Hero --?”

Hero: “Hey, Maou.”

Maou: “Hum...”

Hero: “If... just if ok? I become the Maou’s... there might be a lot of blood spilt.”

Maou: “... yes.”

Hero: “There would be killing wouldn’t it?”

Maou: “Un... I won’t lie to you.”

Hero: “Would the blood flow like a river?”

Maou: “Blood will flow until everything comes to an end. I won’t guarantee our hands won’t be dirtied. It doesn’t matter if it’s you or me, we would probably have to do some despicable things.”

Hero: “I -- will become a traitor?”

Maou: “Hero’s identity will be hidden. I will stake my honor on it, I will preserve Hero’s legend. I will make sure of that. Because Hero -- is the hope of humankind.”

Hero: “Is going to ‘the other side of the hill’ necessary?”

Maou: “...not really. Continuing the war and consumption, reaching bloody peace, is one of the choices this world has to offer.”

Hero: “But that would cause countless number of sacrifice wouldn’t it? That...in the end, the war will continue, even if I were to die, if Maou were to die.”

Maou: “Hero doesn’t have to dirty his hands.”

Hero: “Why, you don’t want to make a contract with me?”

Maou: “I don’t want to coerce you, because this is... the world’s most important conversation.”

Hero: “...”

Maou: “Things gained from force, will not even last a single night.”

Hero: “You really do value honor.”

Maou: “This has nothing to do with good or evil, it’s about game theory<ref>'''Game Theory''': A mathematical study born in the 20th century. Examining multiple players and the actions they take in order to further their goals. Especially used in information engineering and economy.</ref>, a proven economic study.”

Hero: “...”

Maou: “In other words, to overcome ‘plight’, cooperation is necessary, in order to reach a stable relationship.”

Hero: “Alright, I will become yours.”

Maou: “Really?”

Hero: “For real... ah, I have to say this first.”

Maou: “?”

Hero: “I didn’t do it for your chest.”

Maou: “Is this sort of stuff good?” '''Rub rub'''

Hero: “Don’t rub!”

Maou: “Hero.”

Hero: “What, Maou?”

Maou: “--” '''Fidgets'''

Hero: “?”

Maou: “I want to touch you. Can I...?”

Hero: “...”

Maou: “You don’t believe me?”

Hero: “It’s just that your tone turned respectful suddenly and I was shocked.”

Maou: “Just a little is fine, can I touch -- is it alright? I... I’m not planning anything! If you want to lock me up that’s fine too, because I’m a contract abiding Maou.”

Hero: “Alright, I get it -- come.”

Maou: “...” Carefully

'''Light touch'''

Hero: “Maou’s hands are cold.”

Maou: “Is it cold? I’m sorry.”

Hero: “No, it feels nice.”

'''Hugs'''

Maou: “-- Hero is mine.”

Hero: “-- I am the Maou’s.”

Maou: “Contract sealed.”

Hero: “The contract is sealed.”

Maou: “I’m so happy.” '''Smiles'''

'''Squeezes'''

Hero: “...fu, let... let go now.”

Maou: “Wu, you said I could touch you.”

Hero: “Thats... um, is this ok -- also, what’s your first step?”

Maou: “About that... lets start with food first.”

Hero: “This looks like it’s going to be a long journey.”

Maou: “You still can’t accept it?”

Hero: “Nothing like that, I’m used to travelling. Will you be alright?”

Maou: “Of course. I’m going to... that is to say, I never plan to leave you Hero.”

Hero: “Of course. You have to abide by the contract.”

Maou: “Of course -- let’s search for ‘the other side of the hill’ in this large world!”

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Maoyuu Maou Yuusha

2012-06-14T14:43:51Z

Astrea: /* Translators */

[[Image:Maoyuu Volume1 Cover.jpg|286px|thumb|Drama CD Cover]]

Maoyuu Maou Yuusha (まおゆう魔王勇者)is a light novel series written by Mamare Touno. Currently, the series has 43 web volumes.

'''Note that the only translator at the moment, Kira0802, is translating from the web version.'''

==Story Synopsis==

After a long and treacherous journey, our Hero finally arrives at the Dark Lady’s castle only to find himself being asked for help. The Hero explains how the war that the demons have brought upon the humans have killed thousands and put more in misery. The queen of demons however argues that this war has made the human society band together as one and showed empirical evidence how it has increased population, increased production, boosted economy and improved society overall. Furthermore, she explains to the Hero that ending this war will result in a civil war that will produce more bloodshed than there ever was. The Hero, convinced that the only way to bring peace, relatively speaking, is to join forces with the Dark Lady, agrees to help with her plans! (From Baka-Updates)

==Updates==

:* November 25, 2011: Page created

== Translation ==

===[[Maoyuu Maou Yuusha:Registration_Page|Registration]]===

Those who wish to contribute are asked to first notify a supervisor beforehand.

'''Translators are asked to [[Maoyuu Maou Yuusha:Registration_Page|register]] which chapters they're working on'''

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==The 'Maoyuu Maou Yuusha' series by Mamare Touno==

:*[[Maoyuu:Introduction|Introduction]]
:*[[Maoyuu:Volume 01|Volume 01]]
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Maoyuu Maou Yuusha

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Astrea: /* The 'Maoyuu Maou Yuusha' series by Mamare Touno */

[[Image:Maoyuu Volume1 Cover.jpg|286px|thumb|Drama CD Cover]]

Maoyuu Maou Yuusha (まおゆう魔王勇者)is a light novel series written by Mamare Touno. Currently, the series has 43 web volumes.

'''Note that the only translator at the moment, Kira0802, is translating from the web version.'''

==Story Synopsis==

After a long and treacherous journey, our Hero finally arrives at the Dark Lady’s castle only to find himself being asked for help. The Hero explains how the war that the demons have brought upon the humans have killed thousands and put more in misery. The queen of demons however argues that this war has made the human society band together as one and showed empirical evidence how it has increased population, increased production, boosted economy and improved society overall. Furthermore, she explains to the Hero that ending this war will result in a civil war that will produce more bloodshed than there ever was. The Hero, convinced that the only way to bring peace, relatively speaking, is to join forces with the Dark Lady, agrees to help with her plans! (From Baka-Updates)

==Updates==

:* November 25, 2011: Page created

== Translation ==

===[[Maoyuu Maou Yuusha:Registration_Page|Registration]]===

Those who wish to contribute are asked to first notify a supervisor beforehand.

'''Translators are asked to [[Maoyuu Maou Yuusha:Registration_Page|register]] which chapters they're working on'''

===Format Standards===
'''Every chapter (after editing) must conform to the general format guidelines.'''
*[[Format_guideline|General Format/Style Guideline]]

=== Feedback ===
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==The 'Maoyuu Maou Yuusha' series by Mamare Touno==

:*[[Maoyuu:Introduction|Introduction]]
:*[[Maoyuu:Volume 01|Volume 01]]
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:*[[Maoyuu:Volume 19|Volume 19]]
:*[[Maoyuu:Volume 20|Volume 20]]
:*[[Maoyuu:Volume 21|Volume 21]]

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Maoyuu Maou Yuusha

2012-06-14T14:41:59Z

Astrea: /* The 'Maoyuu Maou Yuusha' series by Mamare Touno */

[[Image:Maoyuu Volume1 Cover.jpg|286px|thumb|Drama CD Cover]]

Maoyuu Maou Yuusha (まおゆう魔王勇者)is a light novel series written by Mamare Touno. Currently, the series has 43 web volumes.

'''Note that the only translator at the moment, Kira0802, is translating from the web version.'''

==Story Synopsis==

After a long and treacherous journey, our Hero finally arrives at the Dark Lady’s castle only to find himself being asked for help. The Hero explains how the war that the demons have brought upon the humans have killed thousands and put more in misery. The queen of demons however argues that this war has made the human society band together as one and showed empirical evidence how it has increased population, increased production, boosted economy and improved society overall. Furthermore, she explains to the Hero that ending this war will result in a civil war that will produce more bloodshed than there ever was. The Hero, convinced that the only way to bring peace, relatively speaking, is to join forces with the Dark Lady, agrees to help with her plans! (From Baka-Updates)

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==The 'Maoyuu Maou Yuusha' series by Mamare Touno==

:*[[Maoyuu:Introduction|Introduction]]
:*[[Maoyuu:Volume 01|Volume 01]]
:**[[Maoyuu: Volume 01: "Hero, become mine." "I refuse"|Volume 01 Complete]]
:*Volume 02
:*Volume 03
:*Volume 04
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:*Volume 15
:*Volume 16
:*Volume 17
:*Volume 18
:*[[Maoyuu:Volume 19|Volume 19]]
:*[[Maoyuu:Volume 20|Volume 20]]
:*[[Maoyuu:Volume 21|Volume 21]]

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Talk:Maoyuu:Volume 01: "Hero, become mine." "I refuse"

2012-06-14T14:40:13Z

Astrea: /* Translator's Notes */

== Translator's Notes ==
1. '''"--yo"''': Probably has a connection to the sound heard at the opening of a Japanese play (kabuki in particular); Maou asks Hero to step onto the stage with her at the beginning of their conversation.

2. '''Maou''': The term Maou translates to Demon King, a male title, that explains Hero's surprise that a the title Maou was used by a woman.

3. '''Hero: "That's you?" Maou: "Yes,this is me"''': He was referring to her advertisement of herself and the benefits of monopolizing her, the direct translation from Chinese should be - Hero: "Those are your benefits?" Maou: "Yes, these are my benefits."

Talk:Maoyuu:Volume 01: "Hero, become mine." "I refuse"

2012-06-14T14:39:03Z

Astrea: Created page with "== Translator's Notes == 1. '''"--yo"''': Reminds me of the sound at the opening of a Japanese play; Maou asks Hero to step onto the stage with her at the beginning of their conv..."

== Translator's Notes ==
1. '''"--yo"''': Reminds me of the sound at the opening of a Japanese play; Maou asks Hero to step onto the stage with her at the beginning of their conversation.

2. '''Maou''': The term Maou translates to Demon King, a male title, that explains Hero's surprise that a the title Maou was used by a woman.

3. '''Hero: "That's you?" Maou: "Yes,this is me"''': He was referring to her advertisement of herself and the benefits of monopolizing her, the direct translation from Chinese should be - Hero: "Those are your benefits?" Maou: "Yes, these are my benefits."

Maoyuu:Volume 01: "Hero, become mine." "I refuse"

2012-06-14T14:26:33Z

Astrea: Created page with "'''– Deep within the Maou’s palace, Throne Room Grinding noise –!''' Hero: “….” '''Yo—''' Hero: “This is…” Hero: (Where…? Where is the Maou?) '''..."

'''– Deep within the Maou’s palace, Throne Room

Grinding noise –!'''

Hero: “….”

'''Yo—'''

Hero: “This is…”

Hero: (Where…? Where is the Maou?)

'''Yo—'''

Hero: (Why is there no one on alert in such a large castle, there’s not even a single soldier? Could it be a trap… it doesn’t matter even if it’s a trap, I will still take the head of the Maou… this way… I will have no more regrets…)

'''Yo—'''

Maou: “Hello.”

Hero: “Huh?”

Maou: “I said, ‘hello’, Hero.”

Hero: “Ah? Who are you?”

Maou: “I am the Maou…that’s strange? Didn’t… you know?”

Hero: “Wh…wh…why is the Maou a woman?”

Maou: “Even if you say that. I can’t help it, it’s a traditional title.”

Hero: “This must be a trick to make me drop my guard! Come out here the real Maou!”

Maou: “Hey hey hey, I am the real Maou, me. I am the Forty Third Maou, I am called ‘Ruby Eyes’”

Hero: “Ng!”

Maou: “Do you believe me now? Look, the seal is here…”

Hero: “Don’t show me your chest!”

Maou: “I’m not, I’m just showing you the evidence.”

Hero: “Shut up, you are trying to tempt me!”

Maou: “I didn’t do anything…”

'''Yo—'''

Hero: (Damn it. If that’s the case, who cares if it’s a trap or not. I’ve already decided to defeat the Maou for everyone. This is right, it has to be! I have to… defeat this guy!)

Hero: “Prepare yourself! Maou!”

Maou: “Then, let us start over again – hello.”

Hero: “Ugh… why do I feel this type of exasperation…”

Maou: “Mn… you don’t follow up at all. Let’s try another one then… how do you do?”

Hero: “This… what is the meaning of this?”

Maou: “I have waited for a long long time, so long you would not even believe it. I have always, always been waiting for Hero to appear, and have been eagerly waiting for the moment when I can converse with you.”

Hero: “Uh…?”

Maou: “Even if we cannot greet each other makes me feel very lonely, but it can’t be helped.
Come, let us step onto the stage and raise the curtains. And play out the first…or perhaps the last scene between the Hero and I. Hero, I can finally stay to you the words that have been hidden in my heart for many years.”

Hero: “You… what do you want to say, King of Demons!”

Maou: “Hero, become mine!”

Hero: “I refuse!”

'''Yo—'''

Maou: “No matter what?”

Hero: “Don’t say stupid things! Do you know how many countries you have destroyed!”

Maou: “You mean the Forest Country?”

Hero: “Darkness covered the sky, the people suffered in poverty…”

Maou: “That’s because they deforested the woods in order to create coal causing pollution nuisance<ref>'''Pollution Nuisance''':

Due to increase in the mining industry, many types of pollutant are created, that causes harm to the human body. There was one incident in the Middle Ages where pollutant leaked from an old mine causing those who lived downstream to become sick.</ref> and destroyed themselves right?”

Hero: “Pollution nuisance…?”

Maou: “Uh~huh. That’s right, you still don’t understand?”

Hero: “Don’t try to distract me! The Bell Nation’s Minister was possessed; don’t tell me that wasn’t the work of demons!”

Maou: “Wasn’t that because the Minister became overcome with greed and wanted to create a harem of beautiful princesses but failed. When he was found out, he blamed the demons. Isn’t that what the humans always do when their evil deeds are exposed?”

Hero: “You dare try to trick me… unforgivable…”

Maou: “I’m not trying to trick you.”

Hero: “What about the war with the Southern Kingdoms? I was on that battlefield, I saw countless humans being killed by the demon army!”

Maou: “So?”

Hero: “Hah? You are the Maou who invaded the human world, I will never forgive you!”

Maou: “Our understanding of who invaded whom seems to be a little different. Even though I have something to say about that… never mind, it’s true there was war.

Hero: “You are on the side of evil!”

Maou: “You can say I am the evil side – and after you kill me, you will of course kill all the royal family of the Southern Kingdoms then?”

Hero: “What? The only evil one here is you!”

Maou: “Are you saying that humans did not kill demons? Demons are evil and humans are good, who decided that?”

Hero: “…”

Maou: “If at a time like this you can say ‘I am Justice!’ or, ‘I am God’ or, ‘I am Gundam’ or something along those lines, it would probably make life easier for Hero…”

Hero: “Shut up!”

Maou: “It’s because I like Hero, that’s why I’ll end this topic.”

Hero: “Don’t say stuff like that!”

Maou: “Here, take a look at these data.”

Hero: “What is this… It’s not parchment?<ref>'''Parchment''':

Made using animal (especially sheep) skin, removing the fur, soften, stretched and thinned, and used for writing. Parchment can be bound into a volume, but the price is extremely high.</ref> it’s thin and white and smooth…”

Maou: “It’s print paper<ref>'''Print Paper''':

Paper was invented in the 2nd Century BC by China, and by the 12th Century has been passed on to Europe. Compared to the previously mentioned parchment, paper is not only thin and flexible but also easy to preserve. </ref>. Don’t worry about something insignificant like that; what is important is what’s written on it.”

Hero: “….um, demand explosion<ref>'''Demand Explosion''':

Demand refers to the desire to buy something and having the financial ability to do so. For example, “I have no money but I want to buy the latest game consul..” Is not demand, whereas “I want to buy it and I have the money to buy” is demand. When demand is suddenly increased within a short period of time, it is called demand explosion</ref>…employment<ref>'''Employment''':

To give money in exchange for completing services. The employer has the obligation to award money for the services rendered, similarly the employee has the obligation to complete the work asked of them.</ref>? Curve? Consumption trend<ref>'''Consumption Trend''':

Refers to the consumer (a person who pays for the goods or service) desire to spend or save money. Where and what people spend money on is also included in this. </ref>… economic dependence?”

Maou: “Do you understand?”

Hero: “What is this, an evil ritual?”

Maou: “No. It’s the economic study of the benefits<ref>'''Benefits''':

In terms of Economics, this refers to how satisfied the consumers are with the goods or services. On the other hand, things that are more common (such as water), even though it brings great satisfaction would still be low on cost. In other words, it is not possible to determine the value based on benefits. </ref> of war as a large consumption market<ref>'''Market''':

Place where goods are bought and sold. In Economics, all the world’s markets are grouped into a large hypothetical market, where the status and changes are studied.</ref>.”

Hero: “….benefits?”

Maou: “Correct.”

Hero: “What meaning is there in war? You demons were the ones that invaded the human world in order to wipe out humans. Are you trying to trick me, Maou! These are all lies!”

Maou: “Hero…” '''Stares'''

Hero: (Wu~. Why is the Maou a woman, and a beauty at that! This… this is ridiculous!)

Maou: “If Hero must~ fight no matter what, then I will fight you.”

Hero: “!”

Maou: “If there is no other choice, I will also give you my life.”

Hero: “Then I will take your head right now!”

Maou: “So, at least first listen to me for about half a day.”

Hero: “…”

Maou: “Because – this moment in time is a chance that will never occur again.”

Hero: “Nnn… Fine, speak. But just remember, if I find anything suspicious, I can take your head at any time.” '''Flashes sword'''

Maou: “I understand. Now I’ll start the explanation. First, please turn your attention to the first page of the data in your hands.”

'''Flips pages'''

Hero: “It’s a chart...”

Maou: “This is called a graph... it is a visual representation that takes the expenditure and prosperity of the Middle Continent over the last fifty years and displays it for the eyes to see.”

Hero: “... no way”

Maou: “I am not lying. Take a look at the second page, this one combines the data of several different surveys.”

Hero: “War is the cause of a large number of deaths...”

Maou: “Since the war started, the population in the human world has been steadily increasing.”

Hero: “No matter how you think about it, it’s strange! War brings about a large number of deaths, how is it possible that the population would grow!”

Maou: “Well, normally that would be the case. But with what is normal for this world before the war that is not the case. Before the war -- this ‘before the war’ lasted for a few hundred years -- the main cause of death for humans were hunger and sickness.”

Hero: “Sickness and hunger are not something humans can control, you can say it is a test sent to humans by the Spirits. Don’t compare it to the invasion by demons!”

Maou: “Perhaps hunger and sickness cannot be prevented. But that does not mean that they cannot be conquered, nor does it mean that humans are forbidden from over coming them?”

Hero: “That...”

Maou: “After the war started, deaths caused by these two factors decreased by 60%.”

Hero: “What is the reason? Why did it happen? Is it because the Spirits saw the threat of the demons to humanity and gave us their Blessing?”

Maou: “I have lived a for a long time, but I have yet to see a Spirit... the reason is clear. The greatest reason is the creation of the Middle Continent Crisis Council.”

Hero: “...?”

Maou: “In other words, in order to fight against the demonic beings, the Kings of the human world formed an alliance.”

Hero: “So? Why would the number of deaths decrease...?”

Maou: “Because countries with an abundance in food would send food to countries that are in need; Then there are countries that are advanced in medicine or agriculture, they will send experts to educate poorer countries.”

Hero: “Isn’t this brought about by the effort of humans!”

Maou: “But just to achieve these the humans had to go to war with the demonic beings before they would do something as simple as that, it really isn’t that impressive if you think about it.”

Hero: “...”

Maou: “Don’t be frustrated, it isn’t all that different for the demons.”

Hero: “Is... that so...?”

Maou: “It was a troubled time. The demon society is tribal, strong tribe leaders and nobility<ref>'''Nobility''':

Families that owns land and govern over their subjects as well as have the power to gather their own military. But those who are charged with governing a piece of land or are given military power by the Middle Continent, and then lost their position and privileges after being relieved of their jobs are not considered nobles. </ref> with land, would quarrel over power and cause many bloodshed in their conflicts.”

Hero: “...”

Maou: “So the war saved both the human and demon world.”

Hero: “...”

Maou: “Don’t bite your lips so hard, they’ll bleed.”

Hero: “Don’t touch me!”

Maou: “Unless you request it, I’ll refrain from touching you.”

Hero: “...?”

Maou: “Do you understand what I’m trying to tell you?”

Hero: “... the war had a reason... from the results, perhaps that is so.”

Maou: “I’m relieved that you agree.”

Hero: “But that doesn’t mean that the war must continue, and it is no reason to start a war in the first place. You are a war criminal. Stop this war now and stand trail as a criminal of war.”

Maou: “Hm~”

Hero: “From your words before, I understand that you did not start the war for your own personal gain. I will stand trail with you, so turn yourself in.”

Maou: “That would be a little difficult.”

Hero: “Why?”

Maou: “There are two reasons. Please turn to page six.”

'''Flips page'''

Maou: “This records the relationship between the consumption market of the Southern Kingdoms and the market flow<ref>'''Market Flow''':

Market Flow. It is not possible to make money if goods are stored in place and never touched again. Therefore, the goods must be transported to those who will use them. This process is called market flow.</ref> of the Middle continent.”

Hero: “Market flow...?”

Maou: “To simplify, it is the movements of materials. Thing such as food, clothing, daily necessities, weapons, metals and lumber.”

Hero: “Does the Southern Kingdoms use them up very quickly?”

Maou: “Yes. War will consume a large amount of resources.”

Hero: “....How does the Southern Kingdoms afford all these?”

Maou: “Hum?”

Hero: “If you want to buy something important, then you’d have to pay for it right?”

Maou: “Nn, You noticed the main point. Good job~”

Hero: “Don’t touch me!”

Maou: “I unconsciously reached my hand out. That’s right, I won’t touch you unless you give me permission. I am person who believes in obeying contracts.” '''Suppresses urge'''

Hero: “So how do they make the purchases?”

Maou: “By the ‘Wartime funds’ established by the Middle Continent.”

Hero: “...?”

Maou: “No? In other words, the whole world would financially support the ‘Southern Kingdoms’ in wartime.”

Hero: “I see... humans have kind hearts after all. Do you understand now, Maou. This is the kindness of humans.”

Maou: “However, most of this money has been used to purchase goods from the Middle Continent. That means, that they give people an allowance, for them to buy the Middle Continents own products.”

Hero: “...?”

Maou: “At this stage, it becomes a little more difficult to explain... that is to say, saving money might give the feeling of ‘richness’ but it doesn’t give ‘abundance’. They must lend or spend money, allowing a steady flow of money and goods, in order to gain abundance.”

Hero: “... you’re not trying to fool me are you?”

Maou: “Basically, that’s how it is -- don’t try to do everything by yourself, but rather, cooperate with people with different skills. In theory, that is all well and good. Through trading grains, salt, lumber, metal and so on, allows the country and it’s citizens to become abundant.”

Hero: “If you put it that way, I can generally understand it. Like the market at the Royal Plaza right?”

Maou: “Un, that’s exactly it.”

Hero: “But this situation isn’t exactly like that?”

Maou: “How is it different?”

Hero: “The Middle Continent sends funds to the Southern Kingdoms that are at war right? So in the end, that -- market flow? Even if it’s working, the money they send out is still theirs though?”

Maou: “Un.”

Hero: “So in the end, neither side traded anything.”

Maou: “They did though.”

Hero: “The countries in the Middle Continent didn’t receive anything from the south. Therefore that is an altruistic donation. It’s a show of kindness, isn’t it?”

Maou: “The Southern Kingdoms are giving the Middle Continent ‘safety’. They are earning money from the Middle Continent for their sacrifice in the war to defend the human world -- you saw yourself didn’t you? Is all of the human world embroiled in war?”

Hero: “...”

Maou: “Newly developed chariots, bright lights, rich plantations...are there no more countries in this world that still celebrate into the night? Is it no longer possible to see nobles drunk in the vineyards?”

Hero: “... you’re not wrong. These scenes are still possible to find.”

Maou: “That’s the case now. The human society is dependant on the large consumption market and the protection brought on by the Southern Kingdoms.”

Hero: “Dependant...?”

Maou: “Yes, dependant. On the verge of ‘collapse’.”

Hero: “But, there are too many people without the ability to fight. In that case they can only accept the protection of the knights and chevalier’s of the Southern Kingdoms, and they sends food and riches as thanks. How is that wrong!”

Maou: “I never said it was wrong. If you say it was out of kindness, and on an emotional level, that is the truth and I will not argue with that. At the same time, in the economic point of view, once this market is gone, it is guaranteed that the market flow and transfer<ref>'''Transfer''': Not using money to pay directly. Exchanging a set amount of funds from one location to a target location at the same time, in order to prevent the risk of transporting a large amount of gold through a long distance. In the middle ages, the Church gained great benefits using this method of transfer.</ref> of funds will be destroyed. This whole issue has already become deeply connected to politics and the social structure.”

Hero: “Destroyed…”

Maou: “That’s right. It’s in the data. Loosing such a large consumer, the production of the Middle Continent will be strongly affected, blacksmiths and shipwrights in particular. The back lash of this will cause the deaths of hundreds of thousands of lives.”

Hero: “How can this be…”

Maou: “But these are the words of the Maou, it could be false.”

Hero: “Are they all lies?”

Maou: “I myself am serious at least. It might be possible to avoid these problems, but I don’t see how.”

Hero: “…”

Maou: “Thus, this market flow and dependency of the economic structure is one of the two major reasons.”

Hero: “What...more can there be?”

Maou: “The other reason is easier to explain.”

Hero: “...”

Maou: “The explanation might be easier, but that does not mean the problem itself is any simpler...”

Hero: “What is the reason?”

Maou: “The human world united due to the war against demonic beings. Not only did it improve market flow, medical science has also become more wide spread, sickness and famine has also decreased right?”

Hero: “Yes, that’s true.”

Maou: “That is the first half of the explanation. Material flow has become more that before. In the past, if a country where half the population is starving is next to a country with high food production, neither countries would help each other would they?”

Hero: “Un..”

Maou: “Furthermore, even though we say that the market flow of the world has improved, the yield of grains did not mirror the same growth.”

Hero: “...?”

Maou: “You don’t get it... that means, there are still people who starve to death.”

Hero: “Un. During my journey I have passed many villages with starving children.”

Maou: “In this world, if there no longer are ‘those who die in the war’, what will happen? Once this long war is over, there will be tens of thousands of people in the Middle Continent who knows nothing but waving a sword; they’re still alive, and will need food. The population has increased -- but the output of food products did not follow that increase. This world has just invented crop rotation.”

Hero: “How can this...”

Maou: “This is the truth.”

Hero: “But, but...”

Maou: “By the way, why did you come alone?”

Hero: “...ah?”

Maou: “This is the Demon Lord’s Castle after all. It’s true I removed the guards, but coming here is not a simple matter. For you to be able to reach this place is an anomaly, or you could stay that it’s a laughable miracle.”

Hero: “What are you talking about?”

Maou: “It is the army’s job to end the war right? Aren’t you the Hero?”

Hero: “I am the Hero, this is my duty.”

Maou: “To kill the enemy alone, isn’t that the job of an assassin?”

Hero: “...”

Maou: “I think... the human kings also know this -- if the war ends, win or lose, human race would be destroyed.”

Hero: “...”

Maou: “That’s why they sent you alone.”

Hero: “...”

Maou: “This is just what I think, although the situation with the demons is not much different. Perhaps you already know, even though demons are a general term for us, we have a lot of internal problems... tribal societies will often have power struggles between strong individuals, and at the same time the weaker tribes are taken advantage of. There are also tribes that simply like to cause trouble, but strong tribes are all very combative, and are very tribe oriented.”

Hero: “Is that so...”

Maou: “Yes, it is. And me... as you can see, I’m not particularly strong, but rather meek and weak, right?”

Hero: “Do you use magic to fight?”

Maou: “Well, I can use magic, but it’s nothing compared to the great magicians.”

Hero: “Then, how did you become the Maou?”

Maou: “It was because I grasped the right weakness and timing. Mostly, it was just chance -- my tribe is full of weirdos, spending many years hiding in the far reaches of the demon world for research. My specialty is economy<ref>'''Economy''': Refers to the production of goods, storage of goods until the time to use it, finding people who need the goods, transporting it to those people, selling the goods, and everything related.</ref>.”

Hero: “What is economy?”

Maou: “The growth of culture in the human world is a little hard to believe...”

Hero: “Somehow, your words make me kind of angry.”

Maou: “But demons can’t really laugh at the humans... once the war ends, even if the demons were to win, the outcome would be even more chaotic than before. A
horrifying future, fighting over slaves<ref>'''Slaves''': People who become the property of another person. They must obey the orders of the person who owns them either working or being sold. Slaves are often not allowed their own property, in the Roman Empire they are sometimes allowed to buy themselves back through working.</ref>, with the human world as the stage would begin. Strong tribes would battle to take over the human kingdoms as their colony<ref>'''Colony''': Land you govern other than your original country. Especially refers to the period after the Age of Sail, the European countries gained land by invading Asia and Africa. People in colonies receive discrimination, living under the pressure of their conquerors</ref>.
Many rich warlike tribes would use their riches to force weaker tribes into their services, forming large armies to unify the demon society, but with the demon world being more chaotic than it is now, that would not be an easy thing to do. More blood would be shed then.”

Hero: “Colony?”

Maou: “It means to rule over some other person’s lands, taking benefits from that land as their own.”

Hero: “That... cannot be allowed.”

Maou: “If humans were to win, they would take over the demon world and do the same.”

Hero: “Humans won’t...”

Maou: “...”

Hero: “...”

Maou: “You can’t say they “won’t do something like that”, can you?”

Hero: “...”

Maou: “Ha, many worlds were destroyed in this manner.”

Hero: “World?”

Maou: “Un, that is the research of our tribe, don’t worry about it, but I... I want to see things never seen before.”

Hero: “...”

Maou: “If it was Hero, I’m sure you would understand.”

Hero: “Understand...what?”

Maou: “I can’t explain it properly with words.”

Hero: “You’re a scholar aren’t you?”

Maou: “Scholar...? Ah, un, I guess you could say that.”

Hero: “Then, you can explain it to me.”

Maou: “Um~ that is to say...”

Hero: “...”

Maou: “Have you ever thought ‘what is on the other side of that hill’? Or thought ‘what is the destination of this ship?’ and become excited?”

Hero: “That... yes, many times.”

Maou: “Right? Because you are Hero.”

Hero: “Why are you so happy?”

Maou: “I want to be able to see those things.”

Hero: “... you want to become the Hero?”

Maou: “Close, but no. Think about it, not only am I a scholar, but I am also the Maou.”

Hero: “...”

Maou: “Even though this job is not a happy one, but I have a responsibility, I don’t want to pass this burden on to someone else. I am not Hero, I don’t want to waste my time dreaming of ‘wanting to be Hero’ -- but I want to see the things never seen.”

Hero: “...”

Maou: “So I will say this again -- ‘Hero, become mine.’ in order to search for the things never seen, I wish for you to become my eyes, my light, my sword.”

Hero: “I refuse.”

Maou: “No?”

Hero: “No.”

Maou: “Really?”

Hero: “Really.”

Maou: “There’s no room for negotiation?”

Hero: “None.”

Maou: “...”

Hero: “... there’s none! It’s true!”

Maou: “Seems like there is.”

Hero: “Gah, why are you looking at me with puppy eyes! Is that the attitude of a scholar!”

Maou: “I am a scholar, but at the same time I am an economist. An economist will never give up, in order to strive for the future, I will do whatever it takes.”

Hero: “Why do you feel more like the Hero that I do?”

Maou: “In some stories, ‘half of the world’ is used as a bargaining chip.”

Hero: “Uh~huh~”

Maou: “You don’t seem to care about that.”

Hero: “What type of hero would be swayed by something like that? If there is, he doesn’t deserve to be a hero, he should go back to training.”

Maou: “Un, the stories also say the same.”

Hero: “Duh!”

Maou: “I think so as well. And anyways, that Maou has not even taken over the world. The world is not his and he deigns to give 50% to someone else, economically or lawfully, anyone would wonder at the validity of the contract.”

Hero: “It’s because they use such trickery, that’s why the Hero would refuse.”

Maou: “You’re right.”

Hero: “Then again, even if you planned to give me 50% of the demon world, I would still never agree. Taking land belonging to the people does not make me happy. Anyways, how can Hero be swayed by bribery<ref>'''Bribery''': To give things to someone, in order to gain benefit for yourself through these things. Normally refers to government officials or people in power, but Hero is saying that the act of offering land is like an act of bribery.</ref> or riches? Humans are satisfied as long as they have food to fill the stomach and a roof to sleep under.”

Maou: “In other words it’s the spartan<ref>'''Spartan''': To suppress your desires and not seek out riches, rather to live in poverty than to give principles. When Maou says Hero is spartan, she refers to his straightforwardness and ignorance about how to cut his losses.</ref> spirit of the poor.”

Hero: “Don’t call me poor, when you’re the Maou!”

Maou: “In any case, I don’t plan to ceding<ref>'''Ceding territory''': Give give part of the land to another country. Occurs after battle or war is over, one side offering up land to the other. Ceding territory often leads to the separation of the people and their history, people often lose their ancestral homes, and is the cause of long conflicts.</ref> territory as a bargaining chip.”

Hero: “Oh? Is that so?”

Maou: “For the future generation, dividing up the land will not only cause problems with the tribes and their pride, but could easily spark the fires of conflict. Even though this negotiation is important right now, I don’t plan to sow the seeds of disaster for the future.”

Hero: “Um... is that right?”

Maou: “Yes that’s right. Anyways, ‘50%’ of the world is not suitable, to begin with it’s simply redrawing the same boundaries as before.”

Hero: “What do you mean?”

Maou: “What I mean is that ‘dividing the world’ is the real problem. In the end aren’t we just substituting ‘opposition between the human and demon world’ to ‘opposition between Hero’s lands and Maou’s lands’.”

Hero: “Aa~ that’s true”

Maou: “See? If we do this, the the war will start again, this type of trade isn’t the solution, it just buys more time.”

Hero: “Un.”

Maou: “So this type of idea should be eliminated.”

Hero: “Then, the negotiation has failed. It’s exactly half a day... even though I don’t feel like fighting you anymore... you are quite reasonable Maou.”

Maou: “No, I have a suggestion.”

Hero: “You still have a suggestion?”

Maou: “To give you half is too stingy. I will give you all.”

Hero: “Haa?”

Maou: “I will give you everything. But the land is not mine to give. I want Hero -- the price is everything that I have to give -- in other words, the price is myself. I only have myself, that I can I give to Hero of my own will. Please, Hero, become mine.”

Hero: “... you... you...”

Maou: “You look like an idiot with your jaws dropped like that.”

Hero: “You.... what are you saying!”

Maou: “It’s a negotiation offer.”

Hero: “Do you know what you are saying?”

Maou: “I’m sure.”

Hero: “You... you’re serious.”

Maou: “I am.”

Hero: “You should think clearly before you speak! Think... think... think about what’s going on! You’re the Maou!”

Maou: “Is there a need to be so shocked? I heard that in the human world, once you have reached the age of fifteen, whether you are the son of a farmer, or the daughter of an inn keeper, would sneak around talking of love and make such sweet promises.”

Hero: “Don’t go listening to that sort of thing!”

Maou: “To be precise, I read it in books -- even though I’ve read about it, I don’t understand the emotions, nor have I experienced them. This is one of those ‘things not seen’.”

Hero: “What does she think she’s saying...”

Maou: “It is considered a good proposal when the one proposing has already achieved 10% of their goal. I never thought I would say something like ‘I’m willing to offer my purity’, this precious experience is making me nervous. My heart is pounding right now.”

Hero: “You look pretty calm to me.”

Maou: “No?”

Hero: “N...no!”

Maou: “Absolutely none?”

Hero: “Ab...ab...ab...”

Maou: “Looks like there’s even more room for negotiation.”

Hero: “Don’t come near!”

Maou: “As long as you don’t permit it, I won’t touch you. Because I’m extremely shy.”

Hero: “You said you believe in obeying contracts before!”

Maou: “That’s true. That’s just an act to cover my ‘shyness’.”

Hero: “Why must I be in this awkward situation!”

Maou: “Hero.”

Hero: “What?”

Maou: “Um, this is hard to explain.”

Hero: “Weren’t you really fluent when talking about all those grim futures?”

Maou: “That’s because that was about my area of expertise.”

Hero: “Isn’t your area of expertise too vicious?”

Maou: “What economy is, is a war without blood”

Hero: “That’s scary. This is the first time i ever thought of a Maou without fighting abilities as scary.”

Maou: “I didn’t mean to scare you... If I made you confused, I apologise.”

Hero: “...”

Maou: “Let me advertise a little.”

Hero: “Wu~ she’s taken control...”

Maou: “There are many good points if you monopolize me!”

Hero: “Like what?”

Maou: “I’m good with accounting, I can guarantee perfection.”

Hero: “Here I was thinking about what it could be, so it’s accounting...”

Maou: “Also--”

Hero: “?”

Maou: “We can reach other side of this war.”

Hero: “Didn’t you say that it was not possible?”

Maou: “Of course, it can’t be done immediately, the human kings would not accept it. Even if I gave myself up, they would just deal with me in secret. The demon world would crown a new king soon, and the humans would probably welcome him. That is how important this war has become to the human society. Even though it’s regretful for Hero.”

Hero: “...”

Maou: “But it’s because of that, that if we can welcome a ‘different ending’, then not only myself but it would be a ‘thing never seen’ to the three thousand worlds<ref>'''Three thousand worlds''': All things of this world/the whole universe. It is a Buddhism doctrine, ten realms that are mutually inclusive and immanent, each one containing the other nine realms, making up 100 worlds. There are 10 features in the 100 worlds to make 1000 realms, and each of these 1000 realms are 3 divisions, making 3000 worlds/realms where all things reside.</ref>, right?”

Hero: “...”

Maou: “So?”

Hero: “That’s...”

Maou: “Hum?”

Hero: “That’s you?”

Maou: “Yes, this is me.”

Hero: “Have you been thinking about this the whole time?”

Maou: “If the army’s job is to bring about the end of the war, then it is the duty of a king to find the path to that end.”

Hero: “Therefore -- Uh, you want me... right?”

Maou: “Un, yes. You can say that.”

Hero: “...”

Maou: “No, please don’t misunderstand. I truly want Hero. I wish for you to have the mindset of ‘taking a stroll together in the morning’ to bring me to the other side. The accounting is also completely true. If there is the need I can also do balance sheets<ref>'''Balance sheet''': Data of a business's current income, land, buildings and goods (everything owned by the company as well as debt (amount of money that must be paid off).</ref> and health plan salary<ref>'''Health Plan Salary''': Refers to the total amount of money a person would make from beginning work till retirement. As salary means money received from working, this would mean the net amount of income gained from a whole life's work.</ref>. Is that enough? Not enough? Then... even if the quality of this product is not great, but I’m a very suitable company! I’m a quiet Maou, even if you leave me in a room I won’t be much of a bother; even though my husbandry might not be that great, but it’s included in the contract!”

Hero: “Why are you so flustered?”

Maou: “To make sure that you’re not being swindled, first I have to say that I’m not good at cooking. Cooking is science right? And because I lack the ability to do complicated skills like colloidization or emulsification, so it’s hard to respond to that type of requests.”

Hero: “She’s getting further and further from the point...”

Maou: “Also. Ah~look, everyone says that I lack the beauty or general body structure that would entice an adult male... firstly because I lack exercise, secondly because I lack proper nutrients... wu wu...”

Hero: “Really? That’s....that’s not true.”

Maou: “It’s because of this outfit that Chief Maid prepared -- it hides all the flaws. Like the fleshy arms, you just can’t see it.”

Hero: “Please don’t look like you’re about to cry!”

Maou: “But it’s flab!”

Hero: “No, that... looks very nice... especially the chest or breasts and stuff.”

Maou: “No, enough, don’t try to pacify me. And I don’t look very stunning, I’m sorry about that. Think about it, it’s a long tradition of my tribe to place intellect over physical appearances...”

Hero: “Is that so?”

Maou: “It’s because we are a eccentric tribe that doesn’t concern ourselves with appearances. If only I had paid more attention to my clothes and body in my youth -- although that was about 150 years ago -- then I won’t be faced with entrepreneur's fear of product recall<ref>'''Product Recall''': To take back goods that have already been sold. Recalled products may be returned to the customer after repair, or exchanged for new products, there are many ways for this to work. Normally occurs when a problems are found in a certain product.</ref> in this once in a lifetime negotiation....”

Hero: “Your choice of words are a little difficult to understand.”

Maou: “This world is full of things too difficult to understand.”

Hero: “That is true.”

Maou: “Anyhow, this product probably does not have the outward appearance that would satisfy you, but with economic knowledge...knowledge... no way, it just knowledge! Do I have nothing other than that to pride myself on!”

Hero: “...”

Maou: “Other things worth mentioning, is probably loyalty. I am from a long lived race, born from a family of scholars, and is an advocate of faithful contracts. To my type of person, once this type of contract is made, it is bound deep into my soul, unwavering whether it is the past or present and probably stronger than steel -- I will stay abide by it. Whether in sickness or health, I will stay by your side... that I can swear.”

Hero: “...”

Maou: “How is it? Becoming mine isn’t a bad thing right? I won’t be spoilt, as long as we can go to ‘the other side of the hill’, then I will be satisfied.”

Hero: “...”

Maou: “Hero --?”

Hero: “Hey, Maou.”

Maou: “Hum...”

Hero: “If... just if ok? I become the Maou’s... there might be a lot of blood spilt.”

Maou: “... yes.”

Hero: “There would be killing wouldn’t it?”

Maou: “Un... I won’t lie to you.”

Hero: “Would the blood flow like a river?”

Maou: “Blood will flow until everything comes to an end. I won’t guarantee our hands won’t be dirtied. It doesn’t matter if it’s you or me, we would probably have to do some despicable things.”

Hero: “I -- will become a traitor?”

Maou: “Hero’s identity will be hidden. I will stake my honor on it, I will preserve Hero’s legend. I will make sure of that. Because Hero -- is the hope of humankind.”

Hero: “Is going to ‘the other side of the hill’ necessary?”

Maou: “...not really. Continuing the war and consumption, reaching bloody peace, is one of the choices this world has to offer.”

Hero: “But that would cause countless number of sacrifice wouldn’t it? That...in the end, the war will continue, even if I were to die, if Maou were to die.”

Maou: “Hero doesn’t have to dirty his hands.”

Hero: “Why, you don’t want to make a contract with me?”

Maou: “I don’t want to coerce you, because this is... the world’s most important conversation.”

Hero: “...”

Maou: “Things gained from force, will not even last a single night.”

Hero: “You really do value honor.”

Maou: “This has nothing to do with good or evil, it’s about game theory<ref>'''Game Theory''': A mathematical study born in the 20th century. Examining multiple players and the actions they take in order to further their goals. Especially used in information engineering and economy.</ref>, a proven economic study.”

Hero: “...”

Maou: “In other words, to overcome ‘plight’, cooperation is necessary, in order to reach a stable relationship.”

Hero: “Alright, I will become yours.”

Maou: “Really?”

Hero: “For real... ah, I have to say this first.”

Maou: “?”

Hero: “I didn’t do it for your chest.”

Maou: “Is this sort of stuff good?” '''Rub rub'''

Hero: “Don’t rub!”

Maou: “Hero.”

Hero: “What, Maou?”

Maou: “--” '''Fidgets'''

Hero: “?”

Maou: “I want to touch you. Can I...?”

Hero: “...”

Maou: “You don’t believe me?”

Hero: “It’s just that your tone turned respectful suddenly and I was shocked.”

Maou: “Just a little is fine, can I touch -- is it alright? I... I’m not planning anything! If you want to lock me up that’s fine too, because I’m a contract abiding Maou.”

Hero: “Alright, I get it -- come.”

Maou: “...” Carefully

'''Light touch'''

Hero: “Maou’s hands are cold.”

Maou: “Is it cold? I’m sorry.”

Hero: “No, it feels nice.”

'''Hugs'''

Maou: “-- Hero is mine.”

Hero: “-- I am the Maou’s.”

Maou: “Contract sealed.”

Hero: “The contract is sealed.”

Maou: “I’m so happy.” '''Smiles'''

'''Squeezes'''

Hero: “...fu, let... let go now.”

Maou: “Wu, you said I could touch you.”

Hero: “Thats... um, is this ok -- also, what’s your first step?”

Maou: “About that... lets start with food first.”

Hero: “This looks like it’s going to be a long journey.”

Maou: “You still can’t accept it?”

Hero: “Nothing like that, I’m used to travelling. Will you be alright?”

Maou: “Of course. I’m going to... that is to say, I never plan to leave you Hero.”

Hero: “Of course. You have to abide by the contract.”

Maou: “Of course -- let’s search for ‘the other side of the hill’ in this large world!”

== Reference ==
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Maoyuu:Introduction

2012-06-14T12:17:32Z

Astrea:

'''To put it simply, [Maou Yuusha] is this type of story—'''

From the epic poems of Ancient Greece to the modern manga and games, people of different eras have used various types of media to create numerable adventure stories.

The climax of these stories always involves a battle between the side of good (Hero) against a great evil (Demon King), and in the end the hero would defeat the demon king, peace would be restored to the world and everyone would live happily ever after.

The punishment of evil by the good makes people feel good, and so people would always require this type of entertainment. That is undeniable.

However, when watching television, reading the newspaper, or searching through websites that provide video clips, have you ever thought of this!

– Reality is not that simple. The world cannot be saved by the victory of a single man.
This book [Maou Yuusha] begins at the point where the climax of an adventure story should occur, the battle between the Hero and the Demon King. The protagonists of this work are a Demon King who is a little strange and a Hero who is very curious.

Not only does these two give up the traditional battle, but instead, join hands to directly challenge the complicated social structure that dictates that humans and demos must always fight each other.

This is too reckless right (smile). How can this be done… undoubtedly, everyone would think that.
Come, please turn the page.

Until now no one has read this and at the same time a battle is more difficult than any adventure story ever experienced, is about to start<ref>The protagonists of "Maou Yuusha" – the Maou and the Hero take on the challenge to revolutionize the world. Their weapon is modern Economy, Sociology, Agriculture and other such areas of study. Therefore, this book will contain much professional vocabulary. Also, this novel was originally posted on the internet, therefore there will be the appearance of modern colloquialism as well as web language. In order for this to be easily understood by all readers, this area will give simple definitions and explanations to words not often used in normal day speech</ref>.

'''–So …'''

It has been three years since Hero has started his journey.

The human army invaded the Demon World through the gate that connects the two worlds, and took over an important location; similarly, the demons also occupied a part of the human world.

With the South as the central point, the human world clashed with the demons in many small skirmishes. The damage and the chaos brought by the demons became a plague that haunts the dreams of man.

In this situation of desperation and chaos, came many reports of Hero and his party defeating the demons, giving the population of the Middle Continent great hope.
But then, what of the Hero!

Perhaps he could not stand the slow progress of the war against the demons, or perhaps due to other reasons, he left his three brave companions… journeying alone towards the castle of the Demon King.
He is like an arrow shot from a bow.

His course is straighter than a line drawn by a ruler.

== Reference ==

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Maoyuu:Introduction

2012-06-13T09:18:28Z

Astrea:

'''To put it simply, [Maou Yuusha] is this type of story—'''

From the epic poems of Ancient Greece to the modern manga and games, people of different eras have used various types of media to create numerable adventure stories.

The climax of these stories always involves a battle between the side of good (Hero) against a great evil (Demon King), and in the end the hero would defeat the demon king, peace would be restored to the world and everyone would live happily ever after.

The punishment of evil by the good makes people feel good, and so people would always require this type of entertainment. That is undeniable.

However, when watching television, reading the newspaper, or searching through websites that provide video clips, have you ever thought of this!

– Reality is not that simple. The world cannot be saved by the victory of a single man.
This book [Maou Yuusha] begins at the point where the climax of an adventure story should occur, the battle between the Hero and the Demon King. The protagonists of this work are a Demon King who is a little strange and a Hero who is very curious.

Not only does these two give up the traditional battle, but instead, join hands to directly challenge the complicated social structure that dictates that humans and demos must always fight each other.

This is too reckless right (smile). How can this be done… undoubtedly, everyone would think that.
Come, please turn the page.

Until now no one has read this and at the same time a battle is more difficult than any adventure story ever experienced, is about to start.

'''–So …'''

It has been three years since Hero has started his journey.

The human army invaded the Demon World through the gate that connects the two worlds, and took over an important location; similarly, the demons also occupied a part of the human world.

With the South as the central point, the human world clashed with the demons in many small skirmishes. The damage and the chaos brought by the demons became a plague that haunts the dreams of man.

In this situation of desperation and chaos, came many reports of Hero and his party defeating the demons, giving the population of the Middle Continent great hope.
But then, what of the Hero!

Perhaps he could not stand the slow progress of the war against the demons, or perhaps due to other reasons, he left his three brave companions… journeying alone towards the castle of the Demon King.
He is like an arrow shot from a bow.

His course is straighter than a line drawn by a ruler.

Maoyuu Maou Yuusha

2012-06-13T09:17:20Z

Astrea: /* The 'Maoyuu Maou Yuusha' series by Mamare Touno */

[[Image:Maoyuu Volume1 Cover.jpg|286px|thumb|Drama CD Cover]]

Maoyuu Maou Yuusha (まおゆう魔王勇者)is a light novel series written by Mamare Touno. Currently, the series has 43 web volumes.

'''Note that the only translator at the moment, Kira0802, is translating from the web version.'''

==Story Synopsis==

After a long and treacherous journey, our Hero finally arrives at the Dark Lady’s castle only to find himself being asked for help. The Hero explains how the war that the demons have brought upon the humans have killed thousands and put more in misery. The queen of demons however argues that this war has made the human society band together as one and showed empirical evidence how it has increased population, increased production, boosted economy and improved society overall. Furthermore, she explains to the Hero that ending this war will result in a civil war that will produce more bloodshed than there ever was. The Hero, convinced that the only way to bring peace, relatively speaking, is to join forces with the Dark Lady, agrees to help with her plans! (From Baka-Updates)

==Updates==

:* November 25, 2011: Page created

== Translation ==

===[[Maoyuu Maou Yuusha:Registration_Page|Registration]]===

Those who wish to contribute are asked to first notify a supervisor beforehand.

'''Translators are asked to [[Maoyuu Maou Yuusha:Registration_Page|register]] which chapters they're working on'''

===Format Standards===
'''Every chapter (after editing) must conform to the general format guidelines.'''
*[[Format_guideline|General Format/Style Guideline]]

=== Feedback ===
'''If you enjoyed the teaser, why don't you discuss this series in the [http://www.baka-tsuki.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=4693 forum] or vote it in the [http://www.baka-tsuki.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=4699 feedback thread]?'''

==The 'Maoyuu Maou Yuusha' series by Mamare Touno==

:*[[Maoyuu:Introduction|Introduction]]
:*[[Maoyuu:Volume 01|Volume 01]]
:*Volume 02
:*Volume 03
:*Volume 04
:*Volume 05
:*Volume 06
:*Volume 07
:*Volume 08
:*Volume 09
:*Volume 10
:*Volume 11
:*Volume 12
:*Volume 13
:*Volume 14
:*Volume 15
:*Volume 16
:*Volume 17
:*Volume 18
:*[[Maoyuu:Volume 19|Volume 19]]
:*[[Maoyuu:Volume 20|Volume 20]]
:*[[Maoyuu:Volume 21|Volume 21]]

Translation of Vol. 19 and 20 are a courtesy of CAVED.

Introduction by Astrea

==Project Staff==

*Project Administrator:
*Project Supervisor:

===Translators===

'''INACTIVE'''

:*[[User:Kira0802|Kira0802]]

===Editors===

'''NONE'''

==Project Status==

Project Status: '''Teaser'''

[[Category:Teasers]]

Maoyuu Maou Yuusha

2012-06-13T09:16:53Z

Astrea:

[[Image:Maoyuu Volume1 Cover.jpg|286px|thumb|Drama CD Cover]]

Maoyuu Maou Yuusha (まおゆう魔王勇者)is a light novel series written by Mamare Touno. Currently, the series has 43 web volumes.

'''Note that the only translator at the moment, Kira0802, is translating from the web version.'''

==Story Synopsis==

After a long and treacherous journey, our Hero finally arrives at the Dark Lady’s castle only to find himself being asked for help. The Hero explains how the war that the demons have brought upon the humans have killed thousands and put more in misery. The queen of demons however argues that this war has made the human society band together as one and showed empirical evidence how it has increased population, increased production, boosted economy and improved society overall. Furthermore, she explains to the Hero that ending this war will result in a civil war that will produce more bloodshed than there ever was. The Hero, convinced that the only way to bring peace, relatively speaking, is to join forces with the Dark Lady, agrees to help with her plans! (From Baka-Updates)

==Updates==

:* November 25, 2011: Page created

== Translation ==

===[[Maoyuu Maou Yuusha:Registration_Page|Registration]]===

Those who wish to contribute are asked to first notify a supervisor beforehand.

'''Translators are asked to [[Maoyuu Maou Yuusha:Registration_Page|register]] which chapters they're working on'''

===Format Standards===
'''Every chapter (after editing) must conform to the general format guidelines.'''
*[[Format_guideline|General Format/Style Guideline]]

=== Feedback ===
'''If you enjoyed the teaser, why don't you discuss this series in the [http://www.baka-tsuki.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=4693 forum] or vote it in the [http://www.baka-tsuki.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=4699 feedback thread]?'''

==The 'Maoyuu Maou Yuusha' series by Mamare Touno==

:*[[Maoyuu:Introduction|Introduction]]
:*[[Maoyuu:Volume 01|Volume 01]]
:*Volume 02
:*Volume 03
:*Volume 04
:*Volume 05
:*Volume 06
:*Volume 07
:*Volume 08
:*Volume 09
:*Volume 10
:*Volume 11
:*Volume 12
:*Volume 13
:*Volume 14
:*Volume 15
:*Volume 16
:*Volume 17
:*Volume 18
:*[[Maoyuu:Volume 19|Volume 19]]
:*[[Maoyuu:Volume 20|Volume 20]]
:*[[Maoyuu:Volume 21|Volume 21]]

Translation of Vol. 19 and 20 are a courtesy of CAVED.
Introduction by Astrea

==Project Staff==

*Project Administrator:
*Project Supervisor:

===Translators===

'''INACTIVE'''

:*[[User:Kira0802|Kira0802]]

===Editors===

'''NONE'''

==Project Status==

Project Status: '''Teaser'''

[[Category:Teasers]]

Maoyuu Maou Yuusha

2012-06-13T09:13:32Z

Astrea: /* The 'Maoyuu Maou Yuusha' series by Mamare Touno */

[[Image:Maoyuu Volume1 Cover.jpg|286px|thumb|Drama CD Cover]]

Maoyuu Maou Yuusha (まおゆう魔王勇者)is a light novel series written by Mamare Touno. Currently, the series has 43 web volumes.

'''Note that the only translator at the moment, Kira0802, is translating from the web version.'''

==Story Synopsis==

After a long and treacherous journey, our Hero finally arrives at the Dark Lady’s castle only to find himself being asked for help. The Hero explains how the war that the demons have brought upon the humans have killed thousands and put more in misery. The queen of demons however argues that this war has made the human society band together as one and showed empirical evidence how it has increased population, increased production, boosted economy and improved society overall. Furthermore, she explains to the Hero that ending this war will result in a civil war that will produce more bloodshed than there ever was. The Hero, convinced that the only way to bring peace, relatively speaking, is to join forces with the Dark Lady, agrees to help with her plans! (From Baka-Updates)

==Updates==

:* November 25, 2011: Page created

== Translation ==

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==The 'Maoyuu Maou Yuusha' series by Mamare Touno==

:*[[Maoyuu:Introduction|Introduction]]
:*[[Maoyuu:Volume 01|Volume 01]]
:*Volume 02
:*Volume 03
:*Volume 04
:*Volume 05
:*Volume 06
:*Volume 07
:*Volume 08
:*Volume 09
:*Volume 10
:*Volume 11
:*Volume 12
:*Volume 13
:*Volume 14
:*Volume 15
:*Volume 16
:*Volume 17
:*Volume 18
:*[[Maoyuu:Volume 19|Volume 19]]
:*[[Maoyuu:Volume 20|Volume 20]]
:*[[Maoyuu:Volume 21|Volume 21]]

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Maoyuu:Introduction

2012-06-13T09:12:42Z

Astrea: Created page with "'''To put it simply, [Maou Yuusha] is this type of story—''' From the epic poems of Ancient Greece to the modern manga and games, people of different eras have used various t..."

'''To put it simply, [Maou Yuusha] is this type of story—'''

From the epic poems of Ancient Greece to the modern manga and games, people of different eras have used various types of media to create numerable adventure stories.

The climax of these stories always involves a battle between the side of good (Hero) against a great evil (Demon King), and in the end the hero would defeat the demon king, peace would be restored to the world and everyone would live happily ever after.

The punishment of evil by the good makes people feel good, and so people would always require this type of entertainment. That is undeniable.

However, when watching television, reading the newspaper, or searching through websites that provide video clips, have you ever thought of this!

– Reality is not that simple. The world cannot be saved by the victory of a single man.
This book [Maou Yuusha] begins at the point where the climax of an adventure story should occur, the battle between the Hero and the Demon King. The protagonists of this work are a Demon King who is a little strange and a Hero who is very curious.

Not only does these two give up the traditional battle, but instead, join hands to directly challenge the complicated social structure that dictates that humans and demos must always fight each other.

This is too reckless right (smile). How can this be done… undoubtedly, everyone would think that.
Come, please turn the page.

Until now no one has read this and at the same time a battle is more difficult than any adventure story ever experienced, is about to start.

'''–So …'''

It has been three years since Hero has started his journey.

The human army invaded the Demon World through the gate that connects the two worlds, and took over an important location; similarly, the demons also occupied a part of the human world.

With the South as the central point, the human world clashed with the demons in many small skirmishes. The damage and the chaos brought by the demons became a plague that haunts the dreams of man.

In this situation of desperation and chaos, came many reports of Hero and his party defeating the demons, giving the population of the Middle United Kingdom great hope.
But then, what of the Hero!

Perhaps he could not stand the slow progress of the war against the demons, or perhaps due to other reasons, he left his three brave companions… journeying alone towards the castle of the Demon King.
He is like an arrow shot from a bow.

His course is straighter than a line drawn by a ruler.