Baka-Tsuki - User contributions [en]

Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari:Web Chapter 384

2015-06-13T05:17:35Z

Bernyard: /* The Christmas of the Shield Hero, Part 6 */

==The Christmas of the Shield Hero, Part 6==
 After that we continually travelled around the village using the flying sled.
 Is this really necessary?
 As I think this, I spot Ren.
 He’s inside of his house. His face is planted on the desk next to his window.
 
 “Jingle bells… Jingle Bells…” (Ren)
 
 What is this person doing?
 I knock on his window and call out to him.
 Ren looks up. He looks like he is about to cry.
 
 “What happened?” (Naofumi)
 “I-It’s nothing.” (Ren)
 
 I peer into Ren’s room.
 Inside, there is a table with an array of fancy food on it and a cake in the center. It is set for three people.
 
 …So neither Female knight nor Taniko showed up?
 I can understand Taniko, but Female knight… you too?
 What do these people think the good intentions of others are? Why did they ignore Ren’s offer?
 …Wait, I am Santa right now. I should look at this from Santa’s perspective.
 
 Does she seriously intend to do that?
 Christmas monster hunting may be over but does she plan to leave him like this?<ref>They use a really bad pun that works in English but I will not use it here. They pretty much say she made his Jingle Bells into Single Bells, but it goes against my human dignity to put that down</ref>
 How sad…He worked quite hard, and for this end to a holiday.
 Is what I think from Santa’s perspective. Not much of a difference.
 
 *sigh*… There’s no choice, I’ll do a little bit of work for him.
 It’s on the way, anyways.
 
 “Ren.” (Naofumi)
 “What is it?” (Ren)
 
 I pull two presents out of my bag and throw them at him.
 
 “Hold on to those, and don’t open them. Something good will happen.” (Naofumi)
 “Ah…” (Ren)
 “See you later.” (Naofumi)
 
 I proceed to give Firo orders.
 She starts running enthusiastically and we take off.
 From afar, she looks like a reindeer running though the sky.
 There they are. I see Female knight watching the sky from a well-hidden location. Taniko is there as well. They are practicing swinging their swords near the monster stable.
 I get off of the sled in a place they can’t see and approach them as if I was simply in the middle of a walk.
 
 “What are you two doing? Everyone is already asleep.” (Naofumi)
 “? Naofumi huh. I’ve told you before, but today I plan to stay up in order to give my thanks to that old man. Windea has said that she wishes to accompany me.” (Female Knight)
 “Yeah! I want to thank Santa!” (Taniko)
 
 Taniko is sporting a pair of extremely pure eyes.
 I think Ren will regain his composition if I bring these two to him, but it seems they are dead set on meeting Santa Claus.
 
 “About that. I came here because the white haired old man imparted a message unto me.” (Naofumi)
 “WHAT!?!” (Female Knight)
 “He told me that he had left the presents of the two people waiting outside the monster stable with the sword hero.”
 “KU! That old man did an unnecessary thing! Windea, let us go acquire our presents from Ren.” (Female Night) (TL: for acquire, she uses a word that is closer to steal, snatch, plunder…etc)
 “Understood!” (Taniko)
 
 Female Knight and Taniko leave in a hurry.
 This will let Ren enjoy Christmas a little… Is what I want to believe.
 
 “You…” (Gaelion)
 
 Gaelion emerges from the stable and stares at me.
 
 “You did something unnecessary.” (Gaelion)
 “I don’t know what you’re talking about. I just found The Hero of the Sword crying to himself to be too pitiful. You would have done the same.” (Naofumi)
 “That is… You’re right, but… Yes that is pitiful, but…” (Gaelion)
 “I thought I would play Santa and give Ren a hand.” (Naofumi)
 “*Sigh*… I guess there’s no choice. Those two had been giving off a strange aura and staring at each other the entire time. Now the monsters in the stable can finally sleep.” (Gaelion)
 
 It seems the stable’s residents were still awake.
 Until now. The night is now completely silent.
 What? Did those two think they would miss Santa if they left for Ren’s place?
 Well… it didn’t take much to get them to go
 
 Even I found Ren’s display pitiful
 And with that, I have given Ren his Christmas present
 
 “Oh yeah, Please give these presents to the monsters here.” (Naofumi)
 “There’s no point if you don’t give them yourself.” (Gaelion)
 “The monsters don’t even believe in Santa. All of their wishes were addressed directly to me.” (Naofumi)
 
 They were all things like ‘Eating Naofumi’s homemade food’ or ‘Playing with Naofumi’.
 I give the presents of the ones who actually asked for items to Gaelion.
 
 “By the way, what does Kogaelion want? He never hung up a wish slip”
 “Fumu… I’ll ask him.”
 
 Gaelion enters the stable and begins a long debate.
 
 “… That’s impossible. Order something else.”
 
 And as such, the debate continued. What could he want?
 
 “He wants a hug from you.” (Gaelion)
 “Why do I have to…” (Naofumi)
 “He says it is a form of Skinship<ref>bonding through physical contact usually associated with pets</ref>” (Gaelion)
 “… I see” (Naofumi)
 
 Is it that custom that is prominent overseas? <ref> Not where I’m from</ref>
 I hug Gaelion, who has changed into Kogaelion form.
 
 “KYUAAAAAA!”(Kogaelion)
 
 And he lets out a loud cry. His spirits are really high.
 
 “What a strange person” (Naofumi)
 
 I would learn the meaning behind these actions a little later…
 
 “Mu~…” (Firo)
 
 Fire is glaring at me from the shadows.
 Is she jealous? She really is on bad terms with Gaelion.
 She should learn from Rafu. He gets along with Gaelion just fine.
 As there is nothing left to do here, I board Rafu’s Sleigh and we depart.
 
 “Next is… Motoyasu and the Filo Rials.” (Naofumi)
 
 It is now snowing heavily.
 Has Motoyasu fallen asleep yet?
 Well, He’s done a lot today. In eating and playing, he has been the first in line for everything. I have the present for Motoyasu himself, and the one for the Filorials. They would probably be happier receiving it from Motoyasu than from me.
 
 I peer into the house. Motoyasu is indeed asleep, surrounded by Filo Rials.
 I quietly get off the sled.
 
 “Firo, can you lower your head” (Naofumi)
 “? Sure!” (Firo)
 
 Following my orders, Firo lowers her head. I carefully remove some feathers from her crest.<ref>Her Ahoge evolved over time. Remember, the Filo Rial Queen gave Firo a feather</ref>
 I place these in a box and throw them at Motoyasu with all my might.
 They made a soft sound as the hit the ground near Motoyasu. The Filo Rials near him turn in their sleep, but otherwise remain silent.
 Well, Motoyasu should be satisfied with this.
 
 Merry Christmas
 I wonder why I am giving presents to Motoyasu as well. Well, I’m Santa for now.
 
 After that I circled the village and distributed presents to Imya and the rest of the townsfolk.
 Though Imya lives inside of a hole, so I left her present with his uncle.
 
 While I was going around, I witnessed Rishia inside of the Dining hall.
 What is she doing?
 She seems to be staring at Itsuki in silence.
 The mood is quite Christmassy
 
 “Ah, it’s Naofumi, isn’t it?” (Itsuki)
 
 Itsuki spots the flying sled, and calls to us with his hand in the air.
 I should ignore him. I would ruin the mood.
 But there is no choice as he has noticed me. So I park the sled and go to meet him.
 
 “What are you two doing up so late at night?” (Naofumi)
 “Eh, We were watching the village. It puts our hearts at ease.” (Itsuki)
 “It seems like you were just flirting with Rishia…” (Naofumi)
 “How cruel… I don’t have such motives. Rishia merely admires me. There is no love involved.” (Itsuki)<ref> (－‸ლ)</ref>
 “Fe~ T-that’s right. We are only here for vacation, anyways…”
 
 Rishia hesitated for a moment before she answered, however, Itsuki immediately confirmed her statement.
 This is the opposite situation from Ren
 
 “I’m wrong?” (Naofumi)
 “Yes, I have no ulterior motives, and Rishia understands this. For now, I am simply training to make sure I do not go down the wrong path.” (Itsuki)
 
 Rishia is nodding, but her face looks like it is about to cry.
 Could this be what me and Rafatalia’s situation looks like from an objective viewpoint?
 
 “Ah… Well…” (Naofumi)
 “If it’s about delivering presents, then we can help.” (Itsuki)
 “N-no… It’s fine” (Naofumi)
 
 Instead of pushing this relationship with Santa’s authority, it is probably best to leave it be.
 These are the heroes that come to the village the least.
 They should be allowed to rest for a while.
 
 “Well, I guessed as much” (Itsuki)
 “Ha…” (Naofumi)
 
 Itsuki can sometimes be quite sharp.
 It’s not like he isn’t thinking of me.
 
 “Anyways, this is for you two.” (Naofumi)
 
 I take out two bottles of specially brewed wine and give it to them.
 
 “It’s quite potent, so drink in moderation.” (Naofumi)
 
 This is the product of the research me and Ratt had put into the Lucor fruit I had previously been unable to modify.
 The alcohol content is quite high, but the taste is decent. I have also put a weak enchantment on it to help its drinkers share their true feelings.
 It is my hope that this will help the two of them open up to each other more
 However, in the end, how well it goes is up to Rishia.
 
 “Thank you” (Itsuki)
 
 The result: both of them got extremely drunk and to this day, neither of them can remember what happened.
 But it seemed that they had become closer than before by the next morning.
 I could use the power of the spirits to check on them, but that would be rude.
 
 After that…
 
 “Na-o-fu-mi-cha-n!!” (Sadina)
 
 Yep, it’s the second woman who wishes to corrupt this holy night.
 This is why I brought more of that wine.
 I throw the bottle with all of my strength at Sadina.
 The alcoholic Sadina catches it and starts glugging it down.
 As expected, it seems she’ll drink any sake if it’s close by.
 
 “Ah… this one is quite potent. To weaken me this much with just one bottle… As expected of Naofumi. *hic*” (Sadina)
 “I made it with you in mind. I’ll also have you speak your true feelings” (Naofumi)
 “I love Naofumi from the bottom of my heart. Hurry and do fun things with Rafatalia so you can do fun things with me… Enough that you forget about Rafatalia.” (Sadina)
 
 “These are her true feelings, huh?
 
 Yes. I should run. It’s dangerous here.
 
 “Ah, wait~” (Sadina)
 
 I signal for Firo, who is in the sky, to come to my aid, and keep running.
 
 “I told you to wait!” (Sadina)
 
 The drunk Sadina starts to cast magic.
 
 「Revelation・Thunder Bolt X」
 
 Above me, lightning begins to form.
 However, I am the Shield Hero, this level of magic won’t even feel itchy.
 I point my shield to the sky and prepare myself.
 But to use Revelation level magic, is she trying to kill me?
 
 “Ara~” (Sadina)
 “Master, let’s go to Melty’s place as well” (Firo)
 “…Yes, lets.” (Naofumi)
 
 This village is dangerous. We fly in the direction of castle.

==Translator’s Notes==
<references />

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" style="margin: 1em 1em 1em 0; background: #f9f9f9; border: 1px #aaaaaa solid; padding: 0.2em; border-collapse: collapse;"
|-
| Back to [[Tate_no_Yuusha_no_Nariagari:Web_Chapter_383|Web Chapter 383]]
| Return to [[Tate_no_Yuusha_no_Nariagari|Main Page]]
| Forward to [[Tate_no_Yuusha_no_Nariagari:Web_Chapter_385|Web Chapter 385]]
|-
|}
</noinclude>

Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari:Web Chapter 383

2015-06-13T05:02:42Z

Bernyard: /* The Christmas of the Shield Hero, Part 5 */

==The Christmas of the Shield Hero, Part 5==
“Well then… I’m sure you all understand this, but Santa doesn’t visit kids that try to stay up and capture him. Go to sleep.” (Naofumi)
 “Niichan is the only one who would try something like that.” (Kiel)
 “Fine, just go to sleep!” (Naofumi)
 「Understood」(Children)
 
 After the Feast I had prepared, the villagers began going off to their beds.
 The time is… Around 9:00 p.m. If I don’t get them to sleep soon, it will be troublesome for me.
 
 I wonder how Ren’s night went.
 He said something about eliminating monsters and never came back but… Female Knight was present at the feast. Taniko was as well.
 I wonder what he’s doing now.
 
 “Now then. Rafatalia” (Naofumi)
 “W-What is it?” (Rafatalia)
 “Good children should go to sleep early.” (Naofumi)
 “Are you trying to imply that I am still a child?” (Rafatalia)
 
 Well, yeah. That’s what I’m implying.
 Anyways, aren’t you still a child?
 Rafatalia is still a child in age.
 I have already read her request on the wish slips I had collected. I have already prepared all of the presents
 
 “What will you do?” (Rafatalia)
 “I’ll also sleep.” (Naofumi)
 
 And so, we turned in early.
 As if. As soon as I confirmed Rafatalia was asleep, I got out of the bad and took out the sack I had prepared.<ref>They are still sleeping in the same bed… Also, that was phrased quite wrongly, but I don’t know how else to say it</ref>
 When I think of what the adults would do to me if I lost it, I sigh.
 
 “Well then.” (Naofumi)
 
 I take up the bag and leave the house, and find Firo cosplaying as a reindeer. Her eyes are shining as she watches me. She seems to be quite prepared.
 On her chest, a bell is attached. On her feet, even bigger bells are attached.
 What is up with her appearance?
 
 “………….” (Naofumi)
 “I’ve been expecting you…” (Firo)
 “Ah. Yes. Yes.” (Naofumi)
 
 I wonder how the fans would see if they saw the world’s idol dressed as this…
 It seems she has tied a fancy sled to her back.
 The sled is covered in red, ornate decorations. Where could she have possibly acquired it?
 
 “Rafu~“ (Rafu)
 
 Rafu pops his head out of the sled.
 
 “Ah, This is a ship.” (Naofumi)
 “Rafu~” (Rafu)
 
 Rafu looks at me with pride.
 I see.
 Sleds can be labelled as ships as well.
 This sled definitely has the right atmosphere, at least.
 
 “Master, get on. Quick!” (Firo)
 “Yes. Yes. I understand.” (Naofumi)
 
 It seems that she has prioritized authenticity.
 I get on the sled thinking to myself, ‘This is going to be troublesome’
 
 “Then, Were Off!” (Firo)
 
 Firo starts running and flapping her wings.
 Does she realize that she is still pulling the sled… The sled begins to float.
 Oy! This girl actually managed to prepare a flying sled!
 Shan Shan Shan Shan Shan!
 The bells attached to Firo begin to sound.
 
 “It’s too loud! The kids will wake up!” (Naofumi)
 “But Imya’s uncle told me this is how Santa is supposed to travel” (Firo)
 “Well… You’re correct, but it’s loud, so take them off.” (Naofumi)
 “Are you sure?” (Firo)
 “Rafu~” (Rafu)
 
 These two seem to be having the time of their lives.
 As we fly, an Aurora-esque trail is left in the sky behind us. <ref>Google Aurora Borealis</ref>
 This was supposed to be a village-limited event. The scale is way too large.
 
 “Rafu~~!” (Rafu)
 
 As Rafu barks, the Aurora-esque trail turns into a cloud that begins showering the village with snow.
 Yes, mood is important. But this snow is a nuisance. I can barely see.
 
 “Let’s start around Kiel’s house.” (Naofumi)
 
 She wanted food, so I made some candy and for her.
 She loves Crepes, so I assumed she would like other sweet things.
 Should I just put it next to her pillow?
 Firo stops in the airspace above Kiel’s house. <ref>My physics sense is tingling</ref>
 
 “Why did you stop?” (Naofumi)
 “Eh? Aren’t you going in through the chimney?”
 “I can walk right through Bioplant houses. Stop at the door.”<ref>As he grew them, they cannot stop him as he is their master</ref>
 “Eh~...” (Firo)
 
 After some argument, Firo parks next to Kiel’s house.
 
 「Emergency Exit」
 
 On my command, a door appears on the Bioplant wall.
 And that’s how I infiltrated Kiel’s house. Making sure to be quiet, I left the candy by her pillow.
 
 “Alright, on to the next house.” (Naofumi)
 “Bu~“ (Firo)
 
 Firo lets out an unsatisfied voice.
 I’d be annoying if I had to go through the chimney every time.
 If Santa existed, I would applaud his patience.
 
 Now, next is…
 I look at the house next to Kiel’s.
 …It’s not made of Bioplant.
 I take out the spare key the parents gave me, infiltrate the house and leave a present.
 There is no door I cannot open!
 
 “Hey, Master.” (Firo)
 “Yes?” (Naofumi)
 “You’re acting like a burglar.” (Firo)
 “Santa’s pretty much a kind burglar isn’t he? The only one who would walk up to a kid’s pillow would be a parent, or a burglar. And the child gets a toy and is happy, right?”
 “Eh~…” (Firo)
 “Dreams are dreams because you don’t know the reality. I guess this is one more step towards adulthood for you” (Naofumi)
 “Firo doesn’t want to become an adult!” (Firo)
 “I see” (Naofumi)
 
 Well having dreams is better than having none.
 I think this as well.
 
 “Now then… Next is Fohl and Atlas, huh.” (Naofumi)
 
 Atlas is currently taking up residence inside of my shield, but she usually sleeps inside of Fohl’s house.
 Well, she doesn’t actually sleep.
 I told her that Santa won’t come if she doesn’t sleep, so she is probably putting her best effort into trying to sleeping.
 
 I’ll do Atlas first.
 I quietly enter her room.
 She’s doing a very obvious fake sleep.
 If Rafu or Rafatalia did it, it would probably appear cute.
 
 “Yep, This child is definitely sleeping.” (Naofumi)
 
 I say in a deep voice, as I take the prepared items out of my sack and approach her. I take out another sack
 I don’t think I can get any closer, or Atlas will drag me into the bed with her.
 That’s why I came prepared.
 Atlas cannot see, so she operates by sensing presences.
 I prepare my present is one hand and the sack in the other
 
 “Naofu-” (Atlas)
 
 I quickly cover Atlas with my specially prepared sack. <ref>This is going in many bad directions on my mind </ref>
 
 “Wa, what is this!” (Atlas)
 “Oh, I used special materials so even spirits can’t pass through them. Atlas, I had already realized you were just fake sleeping. I’ll be capturing you now.” (Naofumi)
 “Oh no, Naofumi has captured me! Is this what you call Kidnapping?” (Atlas)
 “…right.” (Naofumi)
 
 I tie the bag containing Atlas closed, and leave the room without doing anything.
 This has proven the effect of the ‘spirit capturing’ material.
 Even Atlas cannot escape it.
 Her heart full of the expectation that I will kidnap her, Atlas remains silent.
 
 “Now then…”
 
 I go down the hall and arrive at Fohl’s room.
 
 “z…zzz…..u……..uu…zzz…z”
 
 Fohl is still in a bear-like hibernation.
 I quietly take an accessory that increases resistance to cold, and carefully put it around his neck. I can feel the bed warm up as I put it on him. I had put all sorts of useful charms on this accessory, making it quit valuable.
 This is because out of the villagers, he has been working especially hard.
 I have especially made his present a useful one… no, I’m just compensating for the share of presents that he would never receive from his parents.
 
 “su~…”
 
 His sleeping sounds became slightly more peaceful.
 After that…
 I leave the bag that Atlas was in alone, and put on top of it a pair of gloves I specially made so that spirits cannot pass through them.
 This way, Fohl can now hold her hands.
 I’m planning to make more equipment like this for her later,
 
 “Ah, Naofumi-sama! Please open me up quickly” (Atlas)
 “Fine, Fine. Well, see you later.” (Naofumi)
 “Could this be the so-called Abandonment Play? I’ll wait for you forever!” (Atlas)<ref> SM stuff, I will not elaborate</ref>
 
 Good luck with that.
 By the way, for Atlas, who wished for 「A steamy night with Naofumi」, I have gotten Imya to make a doll in my likeness.
 Imya said she put a special material inside of the stuffed animal, but I wonder what it does.
 
 “T-this item! It gives off the same presence as Naofumi! How wonderful.” (Atlas)
 
 Atlas seems happy as she hugs the doll.<ref>the word used for hug here is not hug. It has a lewder intonation</ref>
 It seems this doll is a suitable replacement for me.
 Now she can spend the entire night with ‘me’.
 Is what I think as I leave some more presents for the two of them and leave the house.

==Translator Notes==
<references />

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" style="margin: 1em 1em 1em 0; background: #f9f9f9; border: 1px #aaaaaa solid; padding: 0.2em; border-collapse: collapse;"
|-
| Back to [[Tate_no_Yuusha_no_Nariagari:Web_Chapter_382|Web Chapter 382]]
| Return to [[Tate_no_Yuusha_no_Nariagari|Main Page]]
| Forward to [[Tate_no_Yuusha_no_Nariagari:Web_Chapter_384|Web Chapter 384]]
|-
|}
</noinclude>

Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari:Web Chapter 380

2015-06-13T04:29:29Z

Bernyard: /* The Christmas of the Shield Hero, Part 2 */

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

==Translator Note==
<references />

<references />

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" style="margin: 1em 1em 1em 0; background: #f9f9f9; border: 1px #aaaaaa solid; padding: 0.2em; border-collapse: collapse;"
|-
| Back to [[Tate_no_Yuusha_no_Nariagari:Web_Chapter_379|Web Chapter 379]]
| Return to [[Tate_no_Yuusha_no_Nariagari|Main Page]]
| Forward to [[Tate_no_Yuusha_no_Nariagari:Web_Chapter_381|Web Chapter 381]]
|-
|}
</noinclude>