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Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari:Web Chapter 193

2017-02-21T13:05:06Z

Charanko: /* The 7 Deadly Sins */

==The 7 Deadly Sins==

We found and searched the bandit’s hideout, but Ren was nowhere to be found.

He will probably take up a cowardly tactic such as dividing us and picking us off one at a time.

“Now then… What should we do?” (Naofumi)

“I never thought the Hero of the Sword would be the boss…” (Female Knight)

“I wish it weren’t so. He should have Witch backing him right now.” (Naofumi)

“The former princess… There’s been an order issued to arrest her, but how long will she continue this idiotic cycle?” (Female Knight)

We didn’t find any signs of Witch in the hideout either.

She may be waiting to ambush us somewhere.

“Hey, you.” (Naofumi)

I approach the bandit that seems to be managing the place.

It’s quite a familiar face.

One that I’ve seen quite recently… Wait, isn’t he the one who was apprehended by Ren, and embezzled by me?

Why is he in a place like this?

“Oy… Didn’t you get captured?” (Naofumi)

These are the thieves that I always threaten with Firo.

It seems they’ve been left to manage this hideout.

They had an arrogant atmosphere around them, but as soon as they see me, they start shaking in their boots.

“Ah, this time we don’t have Firo with us.” (Naofumi)

“S-shut up! I don’t care about that!” (Bandit)

“Instead, we have…” (Naofumi)

“KYUA!” (Gaelion)

And Gaelion steps forward in a fighting stance.

“Your opponent is this guy.” (Naofumi)

“Wha!? He seems even more menacing than that man-eating bird!” (Bandit)

“I’ll leave that to your imagination.” (Naofumi)

Well, Dragons give off more of a man-eating vibe than Filo Rials.

I guess my arsenal is improving. The Bandits’ faces are blue.

I think I can easily draw out some info on Ren.

“Ha. Ha. Ha. Now then, Gaelion.” (Naofumi)

“Kyua?” (Gaelion)

“Dinner is ser-” (Naofumi)

“We surrender!” (Bandit)

The bandit surrenders immediately.

Some of the people around him also have looks of resignation. The people who don’t know me are whispering among themselves.

“Hm? If you want to fight, then come at me.” (Naofumi)

I provoke them.

And some of the bandits lift their weapons and rush at me while yelling.

“KYUA!” (Gaelion)

“Earth Break!” (Taniko)

“Tei!” (Atlas)

“What is your relation with these bandits, Iwatani-dono?” (Female Knight)

“These people’s movements are too poor.” (Rishia)

We have quite a few people with us, so it was extremely easy.

“W-what are these people!? Are they monsters!?” (Bandit)

“T-that’s right. This one is a monster stronger than that oppressive leader.” (Bandit)

“Flattery will get you nowhere, now pay up.” (Naofumi)

“Ku…” (Bandit)

“Anyways, why are you still running rampant after getting captured?” (Naofumi)

It’s weird that they got out so quickly.

They should be in this country’s equivalent of a prison.

“… The carriage we were transported in was attacked by robbers, and we escaped.” (Bandit)

“I see…” (Naofumi)

What a messy reason.

So the carriage was attacked… That sounds really cliché.

This country’s security is surprisingly unreliable.

“With the help of the leader.” (Bandit)

“Reeeeeeeen!” (Naofumi)

I unintentionally shout out.

So that idiot saved the bandits.

He released the bandits he apprehended himself.

“How long ago was that?” (Naofumi)

“Um… Around 2 weeks ago.” (Bandit)

That means… Right after Witch invited him, he made a Bandit Organization.

That was around the time when Gaelion was born, I think.

I met Witch when I was still carrying his egg.

“I see, then Ren… wait. Did your leader have a gaudy redheaded woman with him?” (Naofumi)

“Woman? The Leader was always alone.” (Bandit)

Well, he did always act alone.

In a Net Game, he would be a so-called Solo Player.

It doesn’t appear that these Bandits are covering for her.

They really don’t know. They really haven’t seen her.

So Witch isn’t with Ren?

Now that I think about it, Ren’s equipment was quite rusted.

Assaulting adventurers seems to be quite profitable. But he hasn’t been able to sell and live off these and profits.

Is he earning money for the Witch?

Yeah, the value of the treasures that the thieves have saved up is quite large.

Could the hidden leader have already been cast away?

…There are a lot of possibilities, but I can’t jump to any conclusions now.

He had a sword that seemed to be from the Curse Series.

From its skills and power, it’s definitely related.

But I don’t know what sort of curse it is.

Wrath… I think the series relates to the Seven Deadly Sins.

The skill he used was… Guillotine I think.

Like Blutofer, it summoned a torture or execution device. It had similarities, but the skill was clearly a different one.

If it’s a sin besides Wrath, it probably summons a different weapon.

I think the Sins were…

-[{{Furigana|Pride|Narzist}}], [{{Furigana|Envy|Jealousy}}], [{{Furigana|Wrath|Hatred}}], [{{Furigana|Sloth|Laziness}}], [{{Furigana|Greed|Wealth}}], [{{Furigana|Gluttony|Overconsumption}}], and [{{Furigana|Lust|Lechery}}].

I think.

For me, my hatred towards Witch, Trash, and the people of this world awakened Wrath.

I don’t think Ren… awakened [{{Furigana|Sloth|Laziness}}] or [{{Furigana|Lust|Lechery}}].

But all the others seem plausible.

I don’t think I will be able to identify it.

“Anyways, why did no one notice that the Bandit Leader was the Hero of the Sword?” (Naofumi)

“Most likely, no one would believe someone if they said it. The fact would merely remain as a rumor.” (Bandit)

He did hide his face with a mask. If I didn’t see his Sword, I might not have recognized him myself.

If they haven’t heard his voice before, they wouldn’t have been able to identify him…

If he was so easily recognizable, he would have been captured as soon as he was found out as the cause of the Spirit Turtle Incident.

If everyone could recognize a hero, there would be a problem.

Is that why he began wearing a mask and acting as an adventurer?

Also, the lower soldiers of this country probably don’t know the whole truth.

The Queen and other country leaders agreed to make Melromark the only country without restrictions on the Heroes' movements, in order to gather them in one place.

It seems that this method successfully drew in Ren and Motoyasu. Hidden Justice is acting as a mercenary in Zeltburg.

However… The residents of this world believe rumors very easily.

They try to act on their own sense of justice, and cause trouble for those who are said to be evil.

But in this vast world, it is difficult to tell what is justice and what is vice.

Some may arbitrarily believe that the cause of their misfortunes are the heroes.

But a ridiculous claim such as The Hero of the Sword being the Bandit Boss would never spread very far.

“Did none of the bandits here recognize the Hero of the Sword’s voice?” (Naofumi)

“He threatened to kill me if I told anyone else. He told me not to start a commotion.” (Bandit)

Ah, so Ren also has a habit of concealing himself.

And that’s the reason for his mask.

“Honestly, I’m relieved. I can finally stop working here.” (Bandit)

“I see.” (Naofumi)

What exactly is Ren doing?

I think as I tie up the bandits and collect the spoils.

“I guess I should report to the Queen later.” (Female Knight)

“Go do so. I think I have sufficient authority to take these thieves’ belongings, and no matter what you report, it is of no concern to me.” (Naofumi)

“*Sigh*…” (Female Knight)

Female Knight’s personality is troublesome.

Why must I make a compromise here?

These bandits have tried to swindle me and called me a fake. They’re a perfect example of the corruption that plagues this world.

“Really… Are all of the Heroes like this?” (Female Knight)

“No idea, but don’t compare me with that guy.” (Naofumi)

“I am under the impression that Iwatani-dono is the most wicked of them all.” (Female Knight)

“I’m more earnest than those guys that just do whatever they want.” (Naofumi)

They’re always just living in a game. When things look bad for them, they’ll follow whoever offers them sweet words.

On the other hand, I distrust whoever tries to be kind to me.

Those people are the most suspicious.

It’s no concern to me whether or not they can get back up after their footholds are crushed.

“This world revolves on money.” (Naofumi) <ref>TL: Unlock the Shield of Greed.</ref>

“*Sigh*…” (Female Knight)

The Female Knight sighs deeply.

What is everyone else doing, anyways?

“KYUA!” (Gaelion)

“Gaelion! You can’t play with that!” (Taniko)

Child Gaelion is diving into the hoard of treasure.

Dragons are a race that loves treasure.

He seems delighted. Taniko is trying to calm him down.

Rishia is looking around with a very troubled expression. Atlas is facing me with a flirtatious pose.

“As expected of Naofumi-sama. Your ability to instantly annihilate the bandits is amazing.” (Atlas)

“Really?” (Naofumi)

I left it to Atlas and the others, and didn’t really do anything, though…

Though I am treating them as a harvestable crop.

How should we bring these back? The current Gaelion will probably happily carry them.

“And so, Taniko. You were listening, right?” (Naofumi)

“…What of it?” (Taniko)

“Ha?” (Naofumi)

Taniko’s father’s enemy is hiding in the area, but she seems calm.

“The one who killed my father is definitely the Hero of the Sword. But I am not the type of person who would enthusiastically vie for revenge.” (Taniko)

“I see. I thought it would motivate you.” (Naofumi)

“…No.” (Taniko)

Taniko tilts her head sideways.

“After being killed by the Sword Hero, Father never came home… So I don’t want to fight him. I don’t want to see him, and I want him to die in a ditch somewhere. But I have decided that I won’t involve myself with him.” (Taniko)

“…I see…” (Naofumi)

Her resolve is good. This is the first time I've felt respect for Taniko.

I always hold grudges. I want to see the people I hate suffer.

When I act as such, Raphtalia and the others get angry, but that’s just my personality.

I know I’ll have to get over it sooner or later if I want to be happy.

I somehow feel like I’ve lost.

“…”

Gaelion quietly stares at Taniko.

“So, what does Iwatani-dono plan to do? I think that reporting to the country is the best option.” (Female Knight)

“Let’s see… It is quite a pain, but if we let the Hero of the Sword do as he pleases, it will most likely affect my social status.” (Naofumi)

I don’t want people coming to the conclusion that all the summoned heroes are villains.

I’ve finally gotten a force to oppose the wave. I don’t need this sort of trouble now.

…Yeah, the Hero of the Sword is a problem that we have to deal with.

I never thought he would commit crimes of his own accord.

He needs to feel the pressure of being pursued.

Like what I had to face during the time with that Second Princess assassination attempt.

He helped me during that pope incident, so I thought I would leave him be for now, but I never forget.

“In the end, my workload will just increase after this, right?” (Naofumi)

“R-right. The 7 star heroes will probably send you requests after this.” (Female Knight)

“Then we better take care of this while we can.” (Naofumi)

If it’s something I’ll have to do eventually, then there’s no helping it.

I’ll have to enhance the Wrath Shield.

Recently, I’ve been having nothing but failures. My ingredients aren’t going to hold up.

“Atlas, can you sense Ren’s location?” (Naofumi)

She can sense something outside of human perception. She should be able to find him.

My Hate Reaction has a cooldown time, so I can’t use it consecutively. Its range is large, but I don’t think I’ll be able to approach Ren so easily.

“Yes, I think I can, but… He has a teleporting power similar to Naofumi-sama, right?” (Atlas)

“…yeah.” (Naofumi)

That’s right.

Even if Atlas manages to find him, if he finds himself at a disadvantage, then he’ll run away.

To capture him, we’ll have to take him out in one blow.

He’s a hero that has something like the Curse Series. This will be difficult.

“GYAU!” (Gaelion)

Gaelion runs at me and puts me on his back.

He puts his head near my ear.

“I have an idea. Will you not leave it to me?” (Gaelion)

He speaks in a small voice so Taniko doesn’t hear.

“Do you have a reason?” (Naofumi)

“Yeah, I have a desire to broil his entrails, so I would like to have a rematch with him.” (Gaelion)

“Understood.” (Naofumi)

And in whispers, we discuss a plan.

“I’m putting Gaelion in charge of drawing him out. Everyone else is on standby until he gives the signal.” (Naofumi)

“What are you deciding by yourself!?” (Taniko)

Taniko raises an objection. Well, it’s her beloved dragon. I guess she doesn’t want him to face the same fate as her father.

Rishia… is as nervous as always.

It’s as if she hasn’t grown as all.

“Can we leave it to you?” (Female Knight)

Female Knight looks troubled.

“GYAU!” (Gaelion)

Gaelion makes a confident pose.

However, Gaelion.

Remember this. Child Gaelion says Kyua.

“Rishia, go with Taniko and keep watch outside.” (Naofumi)

“Listen to me!” (Taniko)

“Gaelion says he wants to do it.” (Naofumi)

“GYAU!” (Gaelion)

“Gaelion can’t do it!” (Taniko)

“GYAUGYAU!” (Gaelion)

Gaelion makes several gestures in protest.

If only he would speak…

“KYUA!” (Gaelion)

He returns his mind to the child one.

This one gestures as well.

It seems both dragons want to duke it out with the Sword.

“Mu… I don’t care anymore!” (Taniko)

Taniko pouts and walks off.

Rishia rushes after her.

“Now then, Wyndia is away.” (Gaelion)

“It spoke-!?” (Female Knight)

Female Knight jumps back in surprise.

Ah, she didn’t know.

I never told anyone, so the people who know that he can speak are quite few.

“Let me introduce myself once more. My name is Gaelion. I am the Dragon Emperor Fragment that acted as Wyndia’s father.” (Gaelion)

Female Knight points at Gaelion.

“I have a grudge against the Sword Hero, so I want to be the one to lure him out. Also, I have an idea.” (Gaelion)

“What sort of idea?” (Naofumi)

“I haven’t tested if it was possible yet… and the time between shots is quite long, but…” (Gaelion)

Gaelion begins explaining his idea to us.

“I see… That might work well. I’ll leave it to you.” (Naofumi)

“Much appreciated.” (Gaelion)

“Somehow… I was surprised with Firo-dono, but it seems that strange monsters do gather around you, Iwatani-dono.” (Female Knight)

Female knight scratches her head as she speaks.

Why does she seem so amazed?

With that attitude, you won’t survive in that village.

Everyone there grows quite weirdly.

“Fufufu… I’ll let that brat taste the true terror of the reincarnated me.” (Gaelion)

“Watch out for his surprise attacks from his concealed state.” (Naofumi)

“Who the hell do you think I am? I’ll never let such low class attacks affect me.” (Gaelion)

His concealment skill isn’t that high in level.

My Hate Reaction is unable to lift the current Raphtalia’s invisibility magic.

Gaelion’ll probably notice him.

Though I didn’t notice him, and took a critical to the back.

Without the Shield’s protection, I am but an ordinary person.

I don’t know exactly how it works, but I’m merely using its power.

I can’t call this power my own.

The only thing I can really brag about since coming to this world is my knowledge of the language.

But that’s common sense to a large part of the population, so it’s nothing special.

To draw the Hero of the Sword out, Gaelion became the bait.

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Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari:Web Chapter 185

2017-02-21T00:14:32Z

Charanko: /* Nickname */

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==Nickname==

--That night--

At home, Sadina's drunk and Atlas is lounging in Raphtalia’s bed like she owns it. Meanwhile, I brought Firo along for a little job.

Firo: “Hehe- Master is petting me!”

Firo clings to me in her human form happily.

Naofumi: “You get the plan, right Firo?”

Firo: “Yup. If Atlas tries to get into master’s bed, I drive her out.”

Naofumi: “That’s right. If you mess up, I’m driving you out too.”

Firo: “Okay, got it!”

If I have to sleep with someone, I'd rather it be with someone without ulterior motives.

After all, Firo went through a lot. So I'll indulge her a bit.

I need to get her level back up, so it's better to keep her motivation factor up.

Atlas: “Ah, Naofumi. Why are you being so mean?”

Atlas asks, vexed.

Do you really want to sleep with me that much? I feel sick.

Atlas: “Firo gets to sleep with Naofumi. I’m… so envious.”

Naofumi: “Sleep with you say… You're too much...”

I’m not Motoyasu, you know.

If he were in my situation now, he's probably do something criminal to Firo.

That guy didn't even show up when during Firo's crisis, how worthless is he?

Next time I see him, I’ll let him have it.

I gently brush Firo, while she leans against me satisfied. Someone knocks on the door.

Naofumi: “What is it?”

???: “Please excuse me, Shield Hero.”

Then, as if he owns the place, Gaelion bursts in.

I'm surprised to see Rat accompanying him.

Taniko isn't with them? What happened?

Naofumi: “Hey. Your daughter isn't here.”

I don’t know if she’s his actual child or adopted, but the all-important Taniko isn’t here.

Gaelion: “I made sure she was asleep before I left.”

Rat: “I was doing research in my lab when he asked me to come along. He has something he wants us both to hear… I was surprised.”

Looks like it.

Gaelion just suddenly started using human language, and now he's asking for things.

Gaelion: “You're Sadina, right? When I saw your transformation, I was honestly surprised.”

Sadina: “You're surprised? I'm surprised about you.”

Atlas also weighs in.

Gaelion: “Atlas, you've always known, haven't you?”

Atlas: “Yes. I knew it from the beginning. There was someone else inside you.”

Naofumi: “Why didn't you say anything?”

Atlas: “I didn't realize it right away, but ever since that ominous spirit left Gaelion, he changed.”

Naofumi: “I see…”

This isn't a time where you should keep something like that to yourself.

Atlas: “You laid dormant in Gaelion, so there was no need to call you out.”

Gaelion: “Fumu… as expected of the Hakuko, to grasp my situation so easily.”

Firo: “Muu…”

Firo glares at Gaelion.

Gaelion: “The next Filorial Queen, hmm? This whole predicament happened because you ate part of my core. Fool.”

Firo: “Give me back my experience!”

Gaelion: "Fumu… It belongs to me now... Is what I’d like to say, but since it’s mixed in with mine, you have to deal with getting it back gradually."

Just as I was wondering what Gaelion meant, he takes in a deep breath.

He spits out a large candy-ball looking mass.

Gaelion: “If you lick that, you'll get a little bit of your experience back. So be silent.”

Firo: “Bu…”

Firo protests while staring at the spitty mass in her hands.

I guess getting her experience back wont be so simple.

Naofumi: “So, what business do you have with me? Was everything up to now all an act?”

Gaelion: “There’s a lot to talk about. The owner of this body, for one, is the Gaelion you know. One day, when he reaches adulthood, our minds will fuse.”

Naofumi: “Against your will?”

Gaelion: “Most likely. The owner of this body also wants it to happen. Ever since you warmed his egg up yourself, Shield Hero.”

Naofumi: “I see.”

I recall I had a strange dream last night. I don't remember the details, but I remember hearing this guy’s voice.

Gaelion: “In the first place, even though our minds have been fusing little by little, the moment when we ate the core, your rage occupied both of ours and wreaked havoc.”

Naofumi: “Then the reason why he flew in that direction was…”

Gaelion: “According to my memory, he would have flown further. Over there, the polluted land’s energy was being absorbed; else he would have stored up enough power to wreak havoc at who you wanted to kill the most.” (Gaelion)

Naofumi: “Who I wanted to kill?”

Gaelion: “The person you hate more than anything… if I say it like that, is it easier to understand?”

So it’s like that, huh.

He was planning to raise hell after finding Bitch and Scum.

Though indirectly, my rage would have brought upon the downfall of the country.

It was a really bad situation in a lot of ways.

Gaelion: “Thus, I can keep this appearance, but not for too long. That’s why I’ll explain it to you simply.”

Hmm… To summarize, Gaelion can hold a deeper conscious for short periods of time, in contrast to the child-like Gaelion. He made the judgment that now was a better time to talk than ever.

Naofumi: “Wait a second. Are dead dragons even capable of passing on their consciousness?”

Gaelion: “Just a part. Our kind are sort of like immortal beings.”

Rat: “Immortal… A pure-bred dragon!? The kind that marks territory around mountain recesses?”

Rat, as if she saw something horrible, asks Gaelion. She really hates dragons, huh.

Gaelion: “How should I put this, I am that pure-bred.”

Rat: “What are the chances… Shouldn't the Sword Hero have killed you?”

That would make him around level 40 when he lost.

Even so, that Gaelion shouldn't have been able to find a way to get stronger mid-battle.

Which means, originally Gaelion was pretty weak.

Gaelion: “It can’t be helped. I am the weakest fragment left of the Dragon Emperor.”

Naofumi: “What?”

Dragon Emperor… the weakest of the four heavenly kings.

It’s a famous phrase that I tend to remember.

I don’t think anyone would listen to what I’m saying, but…

For the weakest dragon to be boasting is pretty lame.

Naofumi: “Fragment of the Dragon Emperor?”

Gaelion: “It looks like you don’t know about the ecology of dragons. Let me explain from there. Wait, maybe it would just be faster to ask that shrine maiden over there?”

Murmurs Gaelion while pointing at Sadina.

Naofumi: “Shrine Maiden?”

Rat: “As far as I can tell, it’s someone who’s received divine protection from the Dragon Emperor. Correct?”

Sadina: “Yuuuup. I’m a Shrine Maiden. That’s why I’m able to use Dragon Pulse~”

Answers Sadina while playing with her hands, all curled up. It doesn't feel like she’s motivated at all.

Rat: “That’s also something that I’ve heard. A long time ago, the Filorial Queen had forced the Dragon Emperor to scatter.”

Naofumi: “I see…”

So it’s basically an already extinct being then.

It seems like it was because they were on bad relations with the Filorial back then.

Gaelion: “But speaking of the dragon’s existence, in the first place, they were the only pure-bred existence on earth; everything else originated from a hybrid or cross-breed. Dragon Emperor was more of a label that us pure-bred dragons used for ourselves. Since we were able to breed with any living thing, our offspring increased. And then once extinction came, we sought whatever way we could to survive.”

Naofumi: “What a stubborn being. Like a cockroach.”

Rat: “That is why you didn't die while all scattered about. It could be that Gaelion-chan is the successor of a part of that Dragon Emperor from the past.”

Gaelion: “Fumu… For the most part, you’re correct. It’s because I've confirmed personally how weak I am that, to not get snatched away by the remainders of the Emperor, I lived near humans.”

Since he was secluded from his allies for being too weak, he was always hibernating like a bear. The more I hear about it, the more pitiful I think this dragon is.

After talking like he was all that, now this? It’s the worst.

Sadina: “What I say from now is pretty important. The pure-bred fought among themselves, and the winner had the power to control its fragments. Like that, they gathered for several hundred years in hopes for revival.”

Naofumi: “Come to think of it… I’ve heard often about the hero of legend who defeated the revived Dragon Emperor.”

Sadina: “…The battle of the struggling fragments turned into a death match of the same race. It came to a point where the next generation would lose its ability to breed.”

Naofumi: “If you don’t want to be aimed at, isn't it OK to just hand over the fragment?”

Gaelion: “It’s because I can’t do that; that's why I ran away. As expected, no other Dragon Fragments would do anything reckless like settling near humans. If the fragments gathered, they’d just be torn apart again.”

Pitiful.

Hasn't the Dragon Emperor itself already lost?

Sadina: “That’s all the information I've got.”

Gaelion: “So then, let me supplement. I am but a single fragment of that Dragon Emperor; that’s why I can exist right now. Originally, I was going to look for a different retainer, but in that situation, I didn't have control over my common sense.”

Basically what everyone’s trying to say is, Gaelion living on was nothing but the matters of the previous era.

That’s why the remaining Dragon Fragments didn't realize it.

So, that Fragment’s magical power reorganized into the flesh of the Zombie Dragon that Firo and I defeated, even though it should have been sealed.

As a result, the fragment my shield absorbed transferred over to the egg. A perfect revival with all fragments gathered… is what should have happened if the rage sleeping in my shield didn't take over.

How pitiful.

I should look down on this guy.

Gaelion: “Well, I am fine. Good job saving Windia. You have my thanks for her growing up into a fine girl.”

Naofumi: “Windia?”

For the most part, I didn't have enough evidence to pick out someone.

Gaelion: “Mu? You surely aren't planning to tell me you were planning to raise her without even knowing her name?”

Naofumi: “It’s that Monster-loving idiot slave, right? So she had a name like that.”

Rat: “Hold on, could it be that you don’t know the names of the children in our village, Count?”

Naofumi: “There are ones I know, but a lot I don’t.”

I can only remember Atlas… Kiel, and Foulu thanks to Raphtalia.

Aside from those, I’m pretty unclear. I can find some way around using their names, anyways.

Now that I mention it, there are a lot of guys I don’t know.

Even the Female Knight I talk to a lot… I don’t know her name either.

Rat: “Count, what do you usually call Windia?”

Naofumi: “Probably just Taniko.”

Rat: “Why!?”

Sadina: “A great nickname isn't it? Or would fatty be better? OR MAY-BE Mistress?”

Sadina asks me in a really irritating pose.

If she turned into her human form, this would turn into a brawl.

Naofumi: “I remember people calling her name out, and other people calling out to her. But I've never called her by her name myself.”

Rat: “Ah…That’s true, isn't it. Most of the time you usually just refer to people with 'You' or 'Over there'.”

Sadina: “Hey Naofumi-chan, have you ever called anyone by name? Tell me.”

Naofumi: “Head chef, Imia’s Uncle, Old Hag, and there are many others.”

Sadina: “Wow… this is pretty serious. Naofumi-chan isn't fussing over it so it’s fine, but you shouldn't call people by those names.”

Naofumi: “Isn't Old Hag fine?”

Sadina: “I don’t know who you’re talking about.”

Naofumi: “Battle Adviser.”

Sadina: “Oh… she’s definitely an old lady.”

Atlas: “Naofumi-sama, what do you call my brother and I?”

Naofumi: “Atlas is Atlas. I've started calling Fohl, Alps.”

Rat: “Like I was saying before, why!? I don’t understand your naming scheme, Count.”

Sadina: “That’s certainly true.”

I’m just basing it from anime in my world. If you want reasoning, go ask another hero.

Even so, there’s no way of telling if the other heroes had seen the same anime.

Firo: “What about Firo?”

Naofumi: “Do you want to hear?”

Firo: “Yeah…”

Naofumi: “By the way Gaelion, you’re Ding Dong Dash.”

Gaelion: “It’s longer than my real name! I don’t understand its origin.”

Ding Dong Dash protests while amazed.

I wonder which Ding Dong Dash was the one who actually Ding Dong Dashed.

Hmm, this name is hard to use.

Naofumi: “Well that’s all well and good. I’ll ask once, but... that kid is your child?”

Ding Dong Dash: “That would be correct.”

Naofumi: “Then you kidnapped her with the intentions of violating her, huh? You’re deplorable.”

It’s not strange that Taniko is in blind acceptance of Dragons. Since she was young, she was intended to marry into Dragon nobility. Even if Gaelion didn't feel like it, he could still have his way.

This type has his own intentions, and will stick it out until the end to fulfill his desires.

Gaelion: “How dare you speak like that!? I’ll kill you! Since Windia was small-!”

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Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari:Web Chapter 178

2017-02-20T22:09:07Z

Charanko: /* Grasping Forces */

{{MTL-old}}

==Grasping Forces==

It’s been four hours since we left.

Firo’s level-drain is being suppressed by Atlas.

Firo's level is declining steadily. Though the level-drain speed has slowed down, it's still severe.

Naofumi: “Atlas, do you know where the power is going to?”

Atlas: “Yes, Firo-chan tells me which way it's going.”

Naofumi: “Okay.”

Firo: “Haaaa… Haaaa…”

Atlas: “Firo-chan?”

Atlas is riding on Firo, and I let Melty drive the carriage.

Rat and Taniko ride along, while Sadina is watching the back.

Firo is getting considerably exhausted.

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

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

I wonder what that guy is up to now.

Raising that flag is impossible.

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

Naofumi: “Where on earth is he flying off to?”

Atlas: “I can sense that he is somewhere over there.”

It’s midnight. The dawn will come, but still far off.

Naofumi: “Worst-case scenario, we have to put Gaelion down. Do you understand?”

I told Taniko directly. Taniko was the closest one to him. Even though Gaelion is technically mine, I feel I have a responsibility to tell her.

Taniko: “… Mmm.”

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

Taniko: “It’s not like I'm giving up just yet!”

Naofumi: “Well, I know.”

Taniko: “I understand that it'll be a tough decision. However, I refuse to give up.”

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

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

I’m trying to be as casual as I can.

I understand that Gaelion is what’s tormenting Firo.

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

Taniko: “I hate Heroes.”

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

Naofumi: “I’m used to being hated.”

Taniko: “It’s not you.”

I sympathize with her. The other Heroes would never consider others' feelings, but not me.

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

But this feeling is something different.

Who exactly have I become?

Where is he flying off to anyway?

Naofumi: “Rat... Where do you think Gaelion is going?”

Rat: “If I were to guess, I think it would probably be Eastern Melromarc.”

Naofumi: “East huh?”

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

Naofumi: “That's where we fought the rotting dragon.”

Rat: “I see... he's returning to its territory, right?”

Naofumi: “I think so too.”

Sadina: “What should this Onee-san do?"

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

Actually, there are several monsters on our tail.

Sadina is intercepting them with magic and harpoons.

Atlas, Firo, and Melty are taking care of the front. Firo can’t fight, because she is already struggling to pull the carriage.

It’s unreasonable to force yourself that much.

I also use Meteor Shield to protect Atlas and Firo at the bare minimum.

Naofumi: “I’m trying to think of a way to get Gaelion back to his senses. You should be more vigilant of your surroundings.”

Sadina: “Y-yes…”

Naofumi: “If anyone has any ideas how to help Gaelion, then spit them out. And make it quick.”

Rat: “… Then, maybe... Can’t we just pin him down and yank it out of his gullet? But we need to use a tool that he can't bite through.”

Naofumi: “It’ll be alright. My defense is no joke.”

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

Naofumi: “Rat, can you suppress Gaelion using your anesthetic?”

Rat: “Do you even need to ask?”

Rats shows me a syringe with the drug in it.

Rat: “This drug is quite strong. It's strong enough to placate a dragon for a while.”

Naofumi: “Then I’m counting on you.”

Raphtalia is not here, but the monsters around here aren't tough.

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

Firo’s status-drain reveals his status changes.

It’ll be like fighting a dragon-shaped Firo.

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

If there is a god, he enjoys watching me suffer.

Naofumi: “First, let’s plan this out. Rat, it’ll be good if you can weaken him, even if it’s just a little.”

Rat: “Okay. Will do.”

Naofumi: “Sadina, I'll face Gaelion, and you'll take care of any approaching enemies.”

Taniko: “… And me?”

Taniko trembles while asking.

Naofumi: “Can you fight?”

Taniko: “Errr… If I do, Gaelion will get hurt and it’ll be dangerous.”

This strong sense of responsibility...

Naofumi: “What can you do?”

I don’t know how Taniko fights either.

I saw her wielding a stick in the beginning, but what is she fighting with now?

Taniko: “I’m good with magic attacks. Among everyone, I'm confident in my power.”

Naofumi: “Hooo… What kind of magic?”

Taniko: “I'm not sure. According to the magic trainer, she says that the magic I use is different.”

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

Naofumi: “I don’t understand. What kind of magic are you using if you know what what it is?”

Taniko: “It's a magic my father taught me.”

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

I don’t know what to make of it. Maybe I’ll understand it better once I see her fight.

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

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

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

I can’t evaluate them if I don’t see how they fight. We'll wipe over and over if the party isn't organized.

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

Pairing them with people that know the strategies is a surefire way of doing it.

This is the evil truth because those rules don’t apply now.

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

Naofumi: “If I pair you with Atlas, can you fight alongside her?”

Taniko: “Uh, yeah.”

Naofumi: “What about Melty?”

Taniko: “The princess? What kind of magic does she use?”

Naofumi: “Water? I think that’s what it is.”

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

Naofumi: “How about you, Sadina?”

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

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

Naofumi: “Well then, I’ll be the vanguard, magic-users will fight from the rear, and Sadina…”

Atlas can’t help because she’s suppressing Firo’s curse.

I need more firepower.

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

Sadina: “Yes... Yes...”

Melty: “Understood.”

Taniko: “Uh, yeah.”

Naofumi: “We don’t have any choice but fight like this.”

I just noticed, but this party is estrogen-heavy.

Although I have no problems with Raphtalia, Firo, and occasionally Rishia... I think that this is Motoyasu's kind of party.

I should treat Fohl more kindly. He might have a sister complex, but I’d like a male companion.

Rat: “Count, are you having dirty thoughts?”

Is she an esper? Do the people in this world also have sixth sense?

Or is that what you would call a woman’s intuition? Just kidding.

Hours pass, and we finally arrive at the eastern village. Dawn breaks.

Firo's fast, but Gaelion’s flying speed is something else.

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

Villager: “Oh… It’s the Saint!”

Other villager: “It's the Shield Hero!”

The villagers spot us and approach… For some reason, Taniko hid herself in a sheet of cloth.

Villager: “This morning, a villager heard a dragon's cry in the direction of the mountains.”

Naofumi: “There's a dragon that got loose and escaped over there, we're here because we're chasing it.”

Villager: "Uwaaa!"

I didn’t mention that it came from our village for our reputation's sake.

The villagers figure it out anyway, and fall silent.

Naofumi: “Just…”

I looked at Atlas and Firo’s condition.

They looked really tired.

She was able to point out Gaelion's location.

Naofumi: “We've been at this since yesterday, I'm warping us back to our village to rest for a bit.”

Melty: “…but!”

Naofumi: “If we're not in top shape, we might lose. Over exerting yourself is unacceptable, so please rest up for now.”

Melty: “I-I understand.”

I registered the village with the portal shield. It'd be better if I left a message back home. <ref>TLN: He’s referring to the leaving a message to the demi-human village</ref>

Naofumi: “It'd be good if we could get back to the village if something bad were to happen. 「Portal Shield」!”

Having set the waypoint, I warped us all back to the slave village to check if Raphtalia and the others were back yet.

… I can warp 7 people, including me.

It says 6 people, but that's not including me.

In short, I can warp 7 people including me.

I suck at explaining things.

Let’s just say 7 people in total.

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

Firo and Atlas prop themselves up against a wall and rest alternately.

I rechecked her status.

Firo’s level is still diving slowly. This is dangerous.

Naofumi: “Please relax until it’s time.”

Melty: “I understand.”

Naofumi: “Understand that I can’t make medicine strong enough to suppress it.”

Firo: “Uhnn.”

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

Firo: “Thank you, Mel-chan.”

I ask if Raphtalia made her way back yet, but that's not likely.

I explain how the portal shield works and the cooldown.

I hope that Raphtalia gets back soon, so we can start already.

We're fighting against the clock.

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

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

Naofumi: “I guess it's hopeless...”

The cooldown's over, but Raphtalia isn’t back yet.

We don’t have any choice but to stop Gaelion with just the advance party.

We'll have to prepare for the worst.

Naofumi: “Atlas and Firo, you're staying here.”

Firo: “Please, Master.”

Naofumi: “We don’t need to make the long trek back anymore. The objective is just a stone’s throw away now with the portal shield. Don’t burn out.”

Firo: “But… I want to go.”

Naofumi: “Enough... If you come along, you'd only be a burden. You can barely move; you’re already at your limit.”

Firo: “No… no.”

Naofumi: “Atlas, I'm leaving Firo with you.” (Naofumi)

Atlas: “I understand. Firo-chan, let’s leave it to Naofumi-sama.”

Firo: “But Firo…”

Atlas: “Naofumi-sama is saying that taking Firo-chan along is too much of a load to bear. Even if he didn't order us, I wont let you go.”

Firo reluctantly agreed to stay behind.

Atlas, who has trouble speaking because she's still recovering from her illness, and Firo, suffering from the curse. This is for the best.

Naofumi: “How about you, Melty?”

Melty: “For Firo-chan, I would do anything.”

Naofumi: “Don’t force yourself. You’re going to be the next queen.”

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

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

After I return to my own world, Firo will probably stay with Melty.

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

Firo: “Mel-chan…”

Melty: “Please, go rest up in bed.”

Firo: “Uhnn.”

I hold Firo’s face as she cries, unable to accept her feeling of helplessness.

This is the first time that I've done something like this.

This is too much to bear...

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

We warp back to the eastern village, and begin to walk towards the mountain covered in dark clouds.

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Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari:Web Chapter 175

2017-02-20T21:36:20Z

Charanko: /* Ding Dong Ditch */

==Ding Dong Ditch==

『Damn… This body’s will is stronger than I thought. But given time…』

I think I’ve heard this voice before.

The voice sounds like it's in pain.

『Kukuku, luckily there are two parts of me close by. If only I could obtain one…』

This seems to be quite a Chuu2 situation. <ref>What does this mean? (Anon: It's an anime called Chuunibyou)</ref>

Mostly the atmosphere.

『What is this feeling? … Is this Windea’s presence? She survived! But…』

It’s been six days since Raphtalia left for the mountains.

That morning...

Naofumi: *Sigh*…

It happened again.

Atlas has been sneaking into my bed lately.

Firo also occasionally sneaks in, so I just assumed it was her and went back to sleep.

Whenever this happens, I go get Fohl, but his situation's gradually changing.

On the morning of the second day Fohl was tricked.

Atlas left a dummy in her bed.

The next day, Fohl was suddenly overcome with sleepiness.

I think Atlas put something into his food.

This drug came from Gaelion.

Recently, he's learned Sleep Breath.

And then the next day… Fohl was physically put to sleep.

He’s already losing to the girl.

I wonder what will happen today.

Raphtalia: “Naofumi-sama! I have returned!”

With a bang, the door opens and Raphtalia enters.

She looked like she was looking forward to seeing me, but as soon as she steps in, her expression changed.

Naofumi: “She’s been sneaking in here lately. Can you help me out here?”

Raphtalia: “Um… Just to clarify, nothing has happened yet, right?”

Naofumi: “What was supposed to happen?”

I am truly troubled by her sneaking into my bed.

Both Firo and Atlas don’t listen when I tell them to stop.

Maybe the indecency of the situation is angering the Raphtalia's pure heart.

Does she think I’m the sort of man who would do this on purpose?

Raphtalia: *Sigh*… "That’s right. You're just that sort of person.”

Naofumi: “Please, go get Fohl. I’m more worried about him right now.”

Raphtalia: “Yes.”

Today, he was wrapped up in a mattress prison. <ref>TL: Think Erio from Denpa Onna.</ref>

He was left lying face down in his house unable to move the entire time.

Raphtalia: “Naofumi-sama? Why don’t you just forbid her from sneaking in?”

Naofumi: “I drove her out yesterday, so she slept outside. The day before, I used the slave seal, but she ignored the punishment and came in anyway.”

Raphtalia: “Is she some sort of Demon!?”

When I tried to drive her out she slept outside. Her previous illness was even more painful than the Slave Seal, so she was already resistant to it. She was able to sleep through the punishment.

Fohl is quite angry.

What exactly do you expect me to do?

Fohl himself was put to sleep against his will twice already.

Raphtalia: “That’s right. Naofumi-sama is just that sort of person.”

Naofumi: “Why do you keep saying that? What are you trying to say?”

Atlas: “... What’s wrong Naofumi-sama?”

Atlas gets up slowly while acting innocent.

We’re worrying over you, you know.

Raphtalia: “… You don’t get it?”

Atlas: “I’m just sharing my sleeping spot with him. Is that so wrong?”

Naofumi: “To be honest, it’s troubling me. Isn’t the seal hurting you?”

Atlas: “The warmth in my heart outweighs the pain. Why can't I sleep with you?”

Naofumi: “Your brother will get noisy.”

Fohl: “Atlas! Why do you have to sleep with someone like him!?”

Naofumi: “See what I mean?”

Atlas: “Don’t mind my brother. I only yearn for Naofumi-sama’s attention.”

Fohl: “What are you saying!?”

Atlas has raised quite a commotion…

What could have possibly done this to her? There’s one possibility.

Naofumi: “Raphtalia. Fohl.”

Raphtalia: “What is it?”

Fohl: “What!”

Naofumi: “This might be a side effect from the Yggdrasil medicine.”

Both: “Ha?”

Right. If that’s the case then everything makes sense.

Many excellent medicines have troublesome side-effects. Maybe this one increases the psychological dependence of the person taking it.

That’s the only explanation I can think of.

Naofumi: “Look at the Military Instructor. She’s affectionately calling me Saint-sama. The Yggdrasil medicine might have a love potion like effect.”

This high class medicine has a single defect. Yeah.

And the effect of the medicine on Atlas was greater than it was on the Granny.

But I can’t increase the slave seal effects on her. She could die.

Naofumi: “Anyway, until the effects dissipate, we must be vigilant.”

Raphtalia: “T-that’s right!”

Fohl: “Hah!?”

Raphtalia agrees with my hypothesis, but Fohl seems surprised.

Naofumi: “Are you unsatisfied with something?”

Fohl: “N-no! That must be it! It has to be a side-effect! It was a medicine strong enough to give Atlas a full recovery. It must have a strong side-effect too!”

Atlas: “You’re wrong, Naofumi-sama! I yearn for you from the bottom of my hea-”

Fohl: “Now then Atlas, let’s level up a lot today!”

Atlas: “Ah, Naofumi-samaaaaaaaaa!”

Fohl grabs Atlas and leaves.

This is a reversal from the usual shenanigans.

It’s a bit refreshing.

Despite how they act, they’re still siblings.

Naofumi: “Now then. Raphtalia. Did you finish your mountain training?”

Raphtalia: “No… We decided to switch locations, so I stopped by…”

Granny: “Saint-sama, has my disciple Raphtalia stopped by here?”

I hear the Old Woman’s voice from outside.

Disciple…

Naofumi: “I see…”

Raphtalia: “It seems… I must return to the mountains now.”

Hengen Musou, was it?

It seems the training is tough.

Perhaps I will have to undertake it later.

Well, I probably have to.

If I take on an attack that ignores defense, I’ll probably die.

Yes. I’ll find some free time and train on my own.

Granny: “… Boy, do you wish for greater power?”

Outside, I see the Old Woman trying to recruit Fohl.

… Female Knight is looking on jealously from afar.

She took a vacation to go with the old woman, but she hasn't been taught yet?

Fohl: “I-I have a duty to look after my little sister!”

Granny: “I won’t accept it if you escape with such a lukewarm reason. For the Saint-sama, you must attain even greater strength!”

Fohl: “A-Atlas! I-I am! I aaaaammmmm!”

Was Fohl’s fate decided from the beginning?

…This is no good.

If Fohl's gone, how am I supposed to prevent Atlas from sneaking into my bed?

Hmm? Atlas is waving her hands at me.

''Now there’s nothing stopping me from sleeping with you.''

That's what she must be thinking.

I must take drastic measures.

Raphtalia: “For now, let me take some measures. You don't have to worry!”

Naofumi: “Ah, understood. I’ll rely on you.”

Raphtalia: “Yes. I definitely won’t let Naofumi-sama make any mistakes.”

If I leave it to Raphtalia, it should be okay.

Hey, what do you mean by make any mistakes?

After breakfast, Raphtalia and the others set off once again.

And they took Fohl with them.

Knock knock.

Again. I’ve been Ding-Dong-Ditched quite a bit recently.

They’re probably delighted over seeing me come out and finding no one.

That’s why after the slaves gathered at breakfast, I accessed the slave-seal options and checked a box.

Naofumi: “Recently, someone's been pranking me at home. Does anyone have anything to say about this?”

… Nobody stepped forward.

And none of their slave seals activated.

So it wasn’t a slave?

Then…

I stared at the soldiers, and other shopkeepers who have come to the village.

They all shook their heads.

… Who could it be?

I confirm it.

I open the door, and no one's there.

This happens three times a day on average.

I could get someone to watch the door, but then the culprit probably won’t pull anything.

But I can’t really leave this matter alone.

Knock knock.

Yesterday I waited by the door and opened it the second it was knocked.

It was Kiel.

And like Atlas, she claimed it was the first time that she knocked.

She asked what the orders were for today. She was with a large group of slaves so she probably wasn’t the culprit.

Today, Kiel and the others have left to go peddling.

The only slaves in the village at the moment are those that are good with their hands, and I have already told them not to come to my house this morning.

So this time it must be the culprit.

I won’t let them away today.

Naofumi:「Shield Prison!」

I capture whoever’s on the other side of the door.

I open the door.

The Shield Prison is shaking; it looks like I caught something.

Rat: “What’s wrong, Count?”

Naofumi: “Rat, what are you doing here now?”

Rat: “I took a walk for a change of pace. More importantly, what are you doing?”

Naofumi: “Recently, someone’s been knocking my door and running. I told you at breakfast, right?”

Rat: “Ah, right. So that’s the culprit?”

Naofumi: “Most likely.”

Rat: “I wonder what sort of person it is.”

The Shield Prison’s effects wears off and disappears.

Gaelion: “KYUAAAAAAA!?”

…

Rat and I stare at him with the same fed up expression.

Yeah, if it wasn’t a slave, I should have suspected the monsters. But I didn’t think there was a monster who would actually Ding-Dong-Ditch.

Gaelion tries to escape by flying into the sky.

I open the monster seal and activate a punishment.

Gaelion: “KYUAAAA!?”

Gaelion falls to the ground and begins thrashing about.

Including his tail, the dragon’s full height is now two meters.

He definitely looks like a dragon.

But his tail is too thick.

His eyes are big, and he gives off the impression of an innocent child. He’s also a bit fat.

He's currently level 35.

His growth has begun to slow down. He didn’t grow as big as I thought he would.

Taniko hears Gaelion cry out, and comes running.

Taniko: “Gaelion, what’s wrong!?”

Naofumi: “He’s the culprit. I caught him red-handed.”

Taniko: “Eh?”

Taniko seems to be deliberating whether or not to defend Gaelion. She looks at me.

Naofumi: “Don’t defend him. If someone does something wrong, they will be punished.”

Taniko: “Understood… bad Gaelion. You can’t pull pranks. Bad!”

Gaelion: “Kyuaa…”

Firo: “What’s happening, master?”

Firo hears the commotion and comes over.

Wasn’t she playing with Melty?

Firo: “Ha, you made him mad!”

Firo taunts Gaelion and tries to rile him up.

Firo: “Gaelion made master mad. That’s why master belongs only on Firo’s back.”

Gaelion: “KYAUUUUUUUUUU!” <ref>TL: His cry actually changes.</ref>

Gaelion gets angry.

I turn on Firo’s punishment as well.

Firo: “AKYAAAAAA! W-why?”

Naofumi: “Don’t laugh at someone else’s misfortunes.”

Firo: “B-but master laughs at others…”

… Now that she mention it, she’s right.

I deactivate the monster seal.

I understand Raphtalia’s feelings now.

Though I don’t plan on reforming myself.

Rat: “Why are you admitting defeat here!?”

Naofumi: “I enjoy schadenfreude, so I don’t have the right to lecture others on it.”

Rat: “You know…”

Rat puts her hand on her head. She seems amazed.

I laugh at Witch and Trash’s failures. I laugh at the other heroes' situations.

I can’t be persuading others not to do the same.

Though I don’t plan on reforming myself.

Rat: “Just because you think he’s your rival, you can’t go around saying things like that.”

Firo: “Bu…”

Rat: “If you get me angry, you know what happens, right?”

Firo: “No!”

What’s with this farce? Though this might be good therapy for Firo.

Taniko: “Why did you pull this prank?”

Taniko pats Gaelion’s face.

Gaelion calls out softly.

Taniko: “It’s because he wanted to play with you, he says.”

Naofumi: “Ha?”

Taniko: “You never play with him. You only play with that bird.”

Firo: “Mu…!”

Firo and Taniko glare at each other.

When Gaelion is concerned, Firo gets serious.

It’s not like I particularly play with Firo either.

Naofumi: “Wait, wait… so if I don’t play with him, he’ll keep doing this?”

Gaelion: “KYUA!”

He nods.

I can’t be bothered to look after him.

I look at Rat.

Rat: “Skinship is important. For both of you.”

Is that so? Well, that seems like a pain.

Naofumi: “Then, Firo and Gaelion. I’ll play with you guys every day on rotation. However, if you interrupt the other, your turn will be skipped.”

Firo: “Mu…!”

Gaelion: “KYUA!”

They glare at each other and grumble.

Naofumi: “Then I won’t play with either of you.”

Firo: “I-I got it.”

Gaelion: “KYUA KYUA.”

Both sides give in and nod.

Naofumi: “Then today, we’ll start with Gaelion.”

Gaelion: “KYUA!”

Firo: “Eh…!”

Naofumi: “Half the day's over. Tomorrow, you will get a longer turn, so endure it. Aren’t you supposed to be the older one here?”

Firo: “Mu… I got it. Then.”

Reluctantly, Firo invites Taniko to go level.

Atlas goes along with them.

Rat: “Oh right, Count. I thought I should teach you how to make use of a dragon.”

Naofumi: “What?”

Rat: “Body fluids from dragons are high class medicinal ingredients.”

Naofumi: “I see…”

Rat: “His saliva and breath might make for good materials.”

Oh right, Atlas was able to make a sleeping drug with Gaelion’s breath.

In order to put her brother to sleep.

I wonder how he fell for that so easily...

Rat: “Similarly, some parts of Filo Rials can be turned into medicine, but… that child is extraordinary. I recommend getting closer to her and exploiting that later.”

Naofumi: “Oy, do you really love monsters?”

Firo’s saliva?

Motoyasu is the only one who would want something like that.

Maybe I’ll consider it.

Naofumi: “Now then, Gaelion. What should we play?”

Gaelion: “KYUA!”

He wags his tail like a dog's. He looks happy.

I guess I’ll play with the Frisbee Shield.

I change my shield into a Frisbee and throw it.

Gaelion chases it majestically while flapping his wings.

The disc flies quite far.

He catches the thrown Frisbee, it disappears and returns to my hand.

Gaelion seems overjoyed. He flies straight at me and begins licking my face.

It’s nice how pure he is. Unlike that talking bird.

After playing with Gaelion for a while, I went back to my work.

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Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari:Web Chapter 174

2017-02-20T21:19:42Z

Charanko: /* Melty’s Job */

==Melty’s Job==

The next morning.

“Come to think of it, the messenger knight isn’t here.” (Naofumi)

I didn’t see the female messenger knight. Where did she go?

Raphtalia, Rishia, and some of the slaves were taken to a training camp by the Granny.

Gaerion was playing with Atla and Taniko… <ref>T/N: Which is better, Gaelion or Gaerion?</ref>

*Growl*…

Gaerion complained of hunger.

He ate so much of the Bioplant that its production couldn’t keep up.

“Then, you guys go hunting again today.” (Naofumi)

“Okay.” (Taniko)

“Kyua!” (Gaerion)

“We’ll be going.” (Atlas)

“Atlas! I’m going too.” (Fohl)

Fohl joined their party again today.

Well, that's fine.

“I won’t let anything hurt Atlas!” (Fohl)

“It’s alright, brother. And besides, Gaerion-chan will protect me.” (Atla)

“Alright shmalright! As if I’m gonna entrust Atlas to this monster.” (Fohl)

“Kyua!” (Gaerion)

“You’re not a monster, Gaerion!” (Taniko)

And so they left, with such a hubbub.

I’m glad they're having fun.

“Well, I guess I’ll also go hunting in the ocean. I wanted to raise my level anyway.” (Sadina)

Sadina remarked as she moved out to the ocean.

Now then, I should do some land management.

The villagers had my orders, and it became relatively deserted in the daytime.

When the peddling group left, the place became deserted.

I taught a simple medicine recipe to the Lemo slaves, other dexterous slaves, and also anyone with an interest in making medicine.

Just after noon, I announced that the food made by the junior slaves was ready, and we had lunch.

It was a peaceful day.

I felt uneasy about Rat's activities, but she should’ve been looking after the monster hut.

“Count.” (Rat)

Rat appeared as we were eating.

“You're also letting the monsters class up, right?” (Rat)

“Yeah.” (Naofumi)

“I’ll pick out some of the monsters that are ready, so can you take care of it?” (Rat)

“Got it.” (Naofumi)

Even monsters can class up.

“The Caterpilland?” (Naofumi)

“That’s just it. If I research on the Caterpilland, it won’t get much stronger even with a class up. It grew, but its abilities aren’t that high, despite being under your influence.” (Rat)

Hmm…

She did mention that she was considering modifying it.

Even with her abilities, it’s a rather weak species.

“Then, isn’t it better than to not do it?” (Naofumi)

“True.” (Rat)

After we finished talking about the monsters’ class up, I moved to the town.

The shops’ products have improved; they seem to have expanded favorably. The problem would be the formation of factions, but the Accessory Merchant seemed to have them all under his thumb and there weren’t any big movements.

I showed up at Melty’s estate.

… Melty was there struggling with a stack of official documents just like the Queen had been.

She dealt with them promptly, just like her mother.

That Melty did.

That Melty did. <ref>T/N: Repeated for emphasis. Not a typo.</ref>

“Firo-chan Charm.” (Melty)

“Yeah.” (Firo)

She struck a pose at Firo to relieve some of the stress from her work.

At first glance, she looked like an idiot.

“You guys…” (Naofumi)

I'm surrounded by idiots.

But I won’t say that.

I’ve heard that intelligent kids have some strange habits.

I guess this is something like that.

Melty’s a bird enthusiast, so she probably has that kind of fetish too.

“Huh? Well isn’t it Naofumi. What do you want?” (Melty)

“I came to see how the state of affairs are.” (Naofumi)

“We’re doing well.” (Melty)

Melty took a break and rode on Firo’s back while massaging her shoulders.

Why did she ride her...?

Was she pretending to ride a horse or something?

I really don’t understand the relationship between these two.

“The people in the castle are working hard and the people in the Commerce Guilds are also putting in effort for your sake. I guess there is a misunderstanding problem with Demi-human adventurers.” (Melty)

“I see, sorry about all this. By the way, the knight who usually passes on messages isn't around… and I also don’t know the whereabouts of a number of the soldiers.” (Naofumi)

“Huh? You didn’t hear? We received a leave of absence saying that she and a number of soldiers were accompanying the Battle Instructor and were secluding themselves in the mountain.” (Melty)

I almost fell over.

What was that?

She did say she wanted to be taught, but she was going so far as to take a vacation for it!?

How motivated was she!?

“Well Naofumi’s obtained the warping skill, so moving has gotten easier, right? We only need to receive messages from the castle now, so the priority dropped.” (Melty)

“So it’s that kind of thing……I’ve never tried using her to send instructions to the castle though.” (Naofumi)

“It’s just that Naofumi didn’t use her. We relied on her when Shadow had other official instructions. Really……” (Melty)

The documents in the seat Melty was sitting at…. there was some sort of cross written on it.

Should I write on it as a prank? I drew the design of a paper aeroplane.

“Which reminds me, was it a rule of the town? I’m sure it was written down somewhere.” (Naofumi)

“Yes, this region is under the protection of the Hero of the Shield, but nevertheless, the Demi-humans have been trying to discriminate against the humans.” (Melty)

“That’s troubling.” (Naofumi)

Discrimination is forbidden, the Hero of the Shield treats Demi-humans and humans alike; I had rules written down for everything.

It’s not like I didn’t understand.

But there were fools who felt like they could do whatever they liked here, just because I was the God of Demi-humans.

Of course, I won’t tolerate that sort of thing.

I won’t forgive anyone discriminating without a proper reason.

Just for the record, if they do have a reason, I may forgive them to a certain extent.

Otherwise I wouldn’t be able to discriminate against the other heroes, right?

“Ah, so lucky. Naofumi’s slaves are patrolling around so we’re managing without problems, but when the town grows further, there might be some commotions we can’t ignore.” (Melty)

“……..It should be similar to what happens in the castle town.” (Naofumi)

“That’s true. We have to be tolerant to a certain extent, but I wonder if the people from Silt Welt and Schild Frieden know that.” (Melty)

Melty took a deep sigh.

That this child has to be burdened with middle management, being a queen is hard work.

“I’ll be honest. We kept it from Naofumi, but there are many abandoned Demi-human children; it’s troubling.” (Melty)

“…..huh?” (Naofumi)

“Naofumi only made the Demi-humans he chose into his slaves, right? However, there’s no end to the people abandoning their children near this town and village, wanting them to become Naofumi’s subordinates without knowing that.” (Melty)

“What are you doing about it?” (Naofumi)

“For now, we’re deporting them back to what we think is their own country, judging by their language and species. It’s not like we can’t discern their species and we’re also receiving the deportation costs from the other party. But we don’t know how serious they are.” (Melty)

“So the Demi-human countries have really become active.” (Naofumi)

“Now, can you warn them in some public place? It's troubling.” (Melty)

“Is that so…..I understand.” (Naofumi)

Not directly interfering with me was something they said when they were peeved.

I wonder if there’s any way to handle this problem.

Of course, it’s not that I can’t pick up the abandoned children and turn them into slaves.

But if I do, it’s likely there will be more children being abandoned.

I understand that, so I can’t do it.

“It’s true that we profit from the money left by the Demi-human adventurers, but regulating them is hard….and besides, humans come too.” (Melty)

One way or another, there’s an emphasis on Demi-humans.

Come to think of it, if you look at the streets, there are many Demi-humans.

“If Firo-chan wasn’t here for the disturbance before, it would have been dangerous.” (Melty)

“I see, I’ve been helped in many ways.” (Naofumi)

“If you think that, won’t you warn them? At least by the end of today.” (Melty)

“I understand.” (Naofumi)

I brought Melty with me and headed to the town square.

I stood on the platform established in the square and vocalized loudly.

“Er….everyone who put in effort for the sake of the town’s development, and all the adventurers who are utilizing the town, I have some things I want you all to hear.” (Naofumi)

After I checked that everyone had gathered, I started talking.

I didn’t have a memo, but it was a simple task to say all the lines I had memorized earlier.

“Lately, some people have the misconception that we are a privileged class and have been causing some disturbances. That’s why I’m giving this warning. In this town, there are no social statuses between races.” (Naofumi)

A third of the demi-humans started to make noise.

“I’m not really saying to forget the past and make friends. However, whether it’s this town or the village, our purpose is the reconstruction. My goal is not to create a town in Melromarc that will provide Demi-humans with hospitality, but I want no more than to have a government like what the previous head who lived here created. Please don’t forget this.” (Naofumi)

As far as it goes, I heard that what the previous head wanted to do was to spread the awareness that Demi-humans and humans were equal living beings, in both hospitality and discrimination.

I also joined that cause.

“In the same way, my raising of slaves is a not a charitable enterprise, but for the sake of increasing the war potential during the waves. Please bear in mind that I don’t have the intention of raising any abandoned children.” (Naofumi)

This was a problem I had to bring up in public.

It’s not something that can be forgotten.

Jeez…… did they really think they could ask anything of God?

Whether it was Silt Welt or Schild Frieden...

They’re nations which I may visit eventually, but I hope that they’re the kind of nation that don’t like to be influenced, if possible.

That is, when these problems occur.

I finished the announcement with no problems, and returned to the village.

After that was the trivial addition of Melty coming to blame me for a delay in her work, which was actually caused by her playing around with a paper aeroplane. She had Firo teach her how to make one and had used the paper on her desk – the document with a cross that I had drawn on as a prank. <ref>T/N: This sentence was combined with the one before it as a massively long sentence in the raws and I had so much trouble figuring out how to word it/split it up.</ref>

Come to think of it, I’ve made paper aeroplanes with the children before.

Although they didn’t fly very well because we used the leaves of the Bioplant instead of paper.

I was told that that paper had the plans for the town written on it.

Indeed, you’re still a child..

When I said that, Melty’s face turned red, after which she became hysterical and left, together with Firo.

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Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari:Web Chapter 162

2017-02-20T16:30:44Z

Charanko: /* Filo Rials and Dragons */

==Filo Rials and Dragons==

Following the Female Knight, I leave the slaves to themselves and proceed towards the Village storehouse.

And there, I find Rat with her arms crossed and an unpleasant expression on her face. Contrastingly, Taniko’s eyes are sparkling. They are both waiting for me.

“What have you called me for?” (Naofumi)

“First, look inside the storehouse.” (Female Knight)

I slowly open the door and peer inside.

Inside is… various armors and materials. There are also monster eggs.

Hm? There wasn’t supposed to be anything in here.

“Did you use my money to buy these things?” (Naofumi)

“No, these were sent in a parcel addressed to you.” (Female Knight)

“What?” (Naofumi)

Inside the storehouse, I see an open wooden box.

The words, ‘To the Hero of the Shield, please give these gifts to the slaves blessed with misfortune’ are scribbled on the side in terrible handwriting.

“…?” (Naofumi)

“They seem to be some sort of donation. There are some strong armors mixed in with the ones sent, and some of the herbs, jewels, and lumbers sent are quite rare.” (Female Knight)

“The reason that Rat and Taniko are here is for the eggs, right…? Who is it? Who sent them?” (Naofumi)

“… I got them from the Queen when I went to give my report. They were left anonymously, but are probably from Siltwelt or Shieldfrieden. Based on the handwriting and ink used, this is the most likely case.” (Female Knight)

“Is it fine for me to take them?” (Naofumi)

“All of the items sent are impossible to trace. Even the armor’s inscriptions have been destroyed. Even if we find the sender, it will be impossible to confirm it.” (Female Knight)

This is that, isn’t it? Some high up person sent it to get in my favor.

It doesn’t matter who sent it. Just the fact that I received a gift shows that their country gave favor to the hero.

A long time ago, a certain god of manga’s irritated editor got tired of the god’s son’s mischievous pranks and finally threw him into the pond in the yard.

After that, the editor honestly stated that he did it, and it became something he could brag about.

The truth is uncertain, but there is a high probability that something like that did happen. <ref>TL: Research leads me nowhere on that one.</ref>

It doesn’t matter who gave the gift. Now anyone can brag and call themselves a benefactor of the Hero of the Shield.

“They really sent over some troublesome things.” (Female Knight)

“Yeah, and what are those eggs?” (Naofumi)

“There's a wide variety from common Usapills to rare seasonal monsters.” (Female Knight)

So the contents have already been inspected.

But Rat is acting strange. She’s really mad.

“And the problem is that one. The huge egg in the back.” (Female Knight)

There is an exceptionally large egg in the back corner of the storehouse.

What could it be? Could it be on a monster on the same level as the Spirit Turtle?

“So what is it?” (Naofumi)

“It’s a flying dragon egg. It’s supposedly a kind, reliable, expensive species.” (Female Knight)

Yeah, they really did send something troublesome over.

Though I don’t know why, Rat hates dragons.

“For a dragon to live in this village… How wonderful!” (Taniko)

Taniko seems very excited.

What’s with her? Is she the opposite of Rat?

“What should we do? The sender is unknown, but should we try to find them and return these?” (Female Knight)

“Even if you say that… I never thought we would be so troubled over a gift.” (Naofumi)

I’m somehow troubled by the fact that someone sent me expensive goods. Someone may try to take advantage over me with them later.

But returning them seems impossible, so I can only accept them.

If something bad comes of it, we just need to be ready for it.

If the package truly is from Siltwelt, then it is most likely an earnest donation to the Hero of the Shield.

“For now, let’s accept them. If someone comes to claim them later, then ignore them. By the way, will we be able to place a monster seal on the Flying Dragon?” (Naofumi)

“We’ll need a higher level of seal for it. But the sender kindly sent the tools necessary for the ritual with the eggs, so… If the Count wishes for it, then I can place a seal on all of these monsters.” (Rat)

“Hey, why do you hate Dragons so much?” (Naofumi)

“Ah, I haven’t told you yet.” (Rat)

Rat angrily glares at Taniko and begins speaking.

“High level dragons, you know. Once they go into heat, they lose all self-control.” (Rat)

“Wait, what?” (Naofumi)

“You don’t know? Most dragons begin to corrupt the land they live in. Their homes are always quite dangerous.” (Rat)

“Is that how it is?” (Naofumi)

The only dragon I know of is… the dragon that Ren defeated.

There, the dragon’s curse caused a plague.

It definitely was a contaminated area.

“Dragons, you know. When they lose their self-control, they will try to violate monsters of different species. That’s why in the land that dragons live, many dragon-like monsters come into being.” (Rat)

“This is quite a dangerous topic.” (Naofumi)

Many fantasy games have half-dragon races, but is this the cause?

“Well, they do take the courtesy of setting up a territory and never leaving it, but the reason that I hate them is because they can easily screw up the ecosystem. By the way, Flying Dragons are a mix between a Dragon and some other weak monster.” (Rat)

Fumu… so that’s how it is.

“The biggest problem is the purebred dragons. They really have absolutely no distinction, and will even violate human women.” (Rat)

It seems like quite a troublesome species.

Hm? Taniko is glaring at us.

“They do have dignity!” (Taniko)

Why are you angry? She’s acting like someone directly related to the topic.

Whenever monsters come up, this girl starts yelling.

She takes turns with Rat managing the various monsters.

“There’s already a race of Dragon Demi-Humans. The Dragonewts.” (Taniko)

I think I’ve heard something about Dragon Demi-humans before.

“Of course, even if Dragons don’t go into heat, that race will continue to exist, and they’re quite a docile people. But the only ones who can withstand a Dragon’s lust are the Filo Rials.” (Rat)

“Is that so?” (Naofumi)

“Yes, the Filo rials often have Turf wars with the dragons.” (Rat)

… Firo pops up in my mind.

That gluttonous demon bird doesn’t seem like such a high-class race to me.

“And because that egg holds a Dragon, will you hate it?” (Naofumi)

“Yeah, kinda. I believe the Monster seal has an option that controls sexual lust, so make sure to check that box. Or else this area’s monster population will be corrupted.” (Rat)

What is this feeling?

In the hunting games I’ve played before, I’ve had to hunt dragon couples before. From the amount of children they had, I’ve always wondered why they didn’t just go and wipe out humanity already.

“The Dragon Emperor-sama won’t allow such behavior!” (Taniko)

Taniko calls out.

That’s quite a powerful-sounding name.

Why is she that knowledgeable on monster matters?

Is that just how she was raised? I don’t care enough to ask.

“Yes, yes. The legendary King of Dragons. I believe he was at war with the Filo Rial Queen.” (Rat)

“There’s a legend like that?” (Naofumi)

“It’s only a legend. Both of their existences are subject to doubt.” (Rat)

… Well, I’ve met one of them before.

But an argument will break out if I bring it up here.

Anyways, I assume the story is something along the lines of the Legendary Dragon King threatening the lives of many civilians and the Holy Filo Rial Queen driving him out.

Or something about how both sides were continuously at war with one another.

“But… If they have such reproductive capability, why have I never met a live one?” (Naofumi)

“They usually live in very remote areas. Has the Count ever ventured that far?” (Rat)

I’ve only ever used the merchant roads for peddling… I’ve barely ever entered caves or mountains.

So that’s why…

“So that’s why.” (Naofumi)

“They pretty much keep to their territory. If you don’t try to expand a settlement into said territory, you probably won’t meet one.” (Rat)

“I see. Anyways, I have a policy of using what I can, so I’ll keep and raise the dragon.” (Naofumi)

“Make sure to be strict with it. I don’t want to become part of a Dragon’s Harem.” (Rat)

“Yes, yes.” (Naofumi)

As long as it has a monster seal, I should be able to manage. If anything bad happens, I can feed it to firo.

As if she can read my mind, Taniko’s glare intensifies.

“Don't spread your legs for a newly hatched dragon.” (Rat)

“I-I wouldn't do that for anyone!” (Taniko)

Does she know what she’s saying?

“Please stop your vulgar conversation.” (Naofumi)

Rat lets out a sigh.

Female Knight… Is staring at us with an amazed expression.

“Training a flying dragon is difficult. People who accomplish it are called Dragon Knights.” (Rat)

“Ah, I remember seeing some when we were fighting the Spirit Turtle.” (Naofumi)

They didn’t really help out, though.

Most of them fell to the ground screaming after taking attacks from the Spirit Turtle’s familiars.

“There’s a danger of falling off. And the dragons themselves are not particularly strong.” (Rat)

“I see, well raising it shouldn’t be all that difficult.” (Naofumi)

“I don’t know what will happen if the Count raises it. It might turn out like your Filo Rial.” (Rat)

“Mu… You’re right. I’ll be careful.” (Naofumi)

And so it was decided that we were going to keep the Flying Dragon Egg.

But it seems it will take a while to hatch. I have to personally bind it to my blood.

Rat goes back to her lab with a disappointed expression.

The Bioplant research has continued, and it seems that Rat has finally completed a prototype that can grow medicinal herbs. However right now it can only produce herbs that can be found anywhere on the side of the road. But still, the research has progressed.

…

“Why do I have to carry around the egg!?” (Naofumi)

For some reason, I have been tasked with keeping the Flying Dragon egg warm.

As soon as she saw me, Kiel burst into laughter.

“If you don’t do this, you won’t be able to imprint yourself as the parent. If you don’t start out with this, it may ignore your commands later!” (Rat)

Rat seems fed up.

Are Flying Dragons really this troublesome to deal with? I regret my decision to raise it already.

“Is that how it is?” (Naofumi)

“Yes! I happen to be an expert on the subject, so trust me.” (Rat)

“I’m having a hard time believing because you’re the one saying it…” (Naofumi)

“What was that?” (Rat)

“Understood. I didn’t say anything.” (Naofumi)

This is a pain.

“AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Naofumi, what are you doing?” (Melty)

Melty appears, riding Firo. She points her finger at me and starts laughing.

“Shut it, second princess!” (Naofumi)

“You promised not to call me, ‘Second Princess’, remember!?” (Melty)

“Then don’t laugh, idiot!” (Naofumi) <ref>TL: Yes, he says Baka.</ref>

“Idiot!? Who are you calling an idiot!?” (Melty)

Ah, it seems that playing with Firo has caused her to forget her original objective.

“Um… You look… peculiar… Naofumi-sama.” (Raphtalia)

Raphtalia is trying to choose her words. I don’t need her sympathy.

“Damn.. Just go off peddling already! This time, me, Raphtalia, and Firo will have to go alone.” (Naofumi)

I can’t be seen like this by all of the villagers. I’ll have to send them out.

“You’re running away from the issue~!” (Melty)

“Shut it.” (Naofumi)

Melty is being overly obnoxious.

“Well, you’ll have to keep this up for two to three days. After that, it should hatch.” (Rat)

“Dammit all.” (Naofumi)

“If you need anything done in the adjacent village, leave it to me. Otherwise, you’re going to slip out of this duty and head over, right?” (Melty)

“…!” (Naofumi)

Melty hit the mark right on.

For now… should I hide with it in the carriage?

“Master, are you carrying an egg?” (Firo)

“Yeah. I apparently have to do this because it’s a dragon.” (Naofumi)

“Hmm… Can Firo warm it?” (Firo)

Right, Firo is a bird so her body is quite warm.

Should I leave it with Firo?

“No.” (Rat)

“No!” (Firo)

As soon as she hears Rat’s warning, Firo runs off.

Does she really hate her that much?

“As I said before, Filo Rials and Dragons don’t get along. You can’t let her warm it.” (Rat)

“… I see…” (Naofumi)

I thought I could push my troubles onto her…

Could I give it to Raphtalia?

“It’s your dragon, right? You can’t give it to someone else.” (Rat)

“Damn!” (Naofumi)

How is she able to read my thoughts?

There’s no helping it. I’ll hide in the carriage and go on a little trip.

And like that, I go peddling to run away from my troubles.

I am wearing a cloak to hide the embarrassing egg on my back.

“It’s been a while since we went out peddling with just the three of us.” (Raphtalia)

“Now that I think about it, you’re right.” (Naofumi)

The last time I went peddling with just Raphtalia and Firo was a long time ago.

Now we’re always surrounded by Kiel and the other villagers. Before the matter with the Spirit Turtle, we were always running around by ourselves.

“A flying dragon. I wonder what sort of child it will grow up to be.” (Raphtalia)

“No idea.” (Naofumi)

“Will Firo still be pulling the carriage?” (Firo)

“Of course.” (Naofumi)

It seems Firo holds a strange sense of Pride. But I don’t think a Flying Dragon can pull a carriage in the first place.

“Firo will always be Master’s legs!” (Firo)

“I wonder.” (Naofumi)

The ability to fly will be quite advantageous. If he turns out to be more efficient than the ground-bound Firo, then I’ll use him instead.

However, a Flying Dragon has very limited carrying capacity.

Only one person can ride it at a time. I’ll only use it if I have to go in a hurry by myself.

Or so Rat told me.

“Mu…” (Firo)

“Firo, make sure to look ahead as you walk.” (Raphtalia)

“But Master said…” (Firo)

“It’s alright. If Firo works hard, Naofumi-sama will learn to rely on you more.” (Raphtalia)

“… Really?” (Firo)

“I wonder.” (Naofumi)

“Naofumi-sama, please be quiet for a second.” (Raphtalia)

I guess there’s a limit to teasing Firo.

Perhaps this Dragon will be able to bring out Firo’s competitive side.

She’s getting a little too conceited over her leg power.

“Firo will work hard!” (Firo)

“Yes, let’s work hard together.” (Raphtalia)

“Yeah!” (Firo)

“Now then, I guess I should get to making some medicine to sell.” (Naofumi)

I also need to think of what jobs to give the slaves later on.

And… the first day of peddling went by with no problems.

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2017-02-19T21:41:58Z

Charanko: /* Balloon Shield */

==Balloon Shield==

“Naofumi-sama.”

As I am testing out my new shields, Raphtalia comes running over.

She was gone for quite a while. Did she finish gathering her fellow villagers?

“I went to many different stores with the Slave Dealer, and managed to gather quite a few people.” (Raphtalia)

“I see… Okay, I’ll go check it out. Do you think I have enough funds?” (Naofumi)

“Yes, I was sent over to ask what you wanted to do with the remaining money.” (Raphtalia)

“I see. I’ll head over to the Slave Dealer’s place then.” (Naofumi)

“Yes, let us go. Where are Firo and Rishia?” (Raphtalia)

“I sent them out to hunt. I think they will be out for a while.” (Naofumi)

I don’t know how far Firo went.

I don’t think she would go to a place where even she would have trouble.

Her feral instincts are quite sharp.

“Ah, but first I have to say something to the Queen.” (Naofumi)

It will probably be best to prepare to depart tonight.

Time is of the essence. I need to see just how much I can train these people.

“Hmm? Have you finished preparing?” (Queen)

The Queen appears behind me. It seems she went out for a walk.

I fed most of the materials to the Shield, so the mountain has pretty much disappeared.

… The Queen must be pretty busy right now. It’s not strange for her to look for a change of pace.

“For the most part. Please send the rest of the materials to my village. I plan to make the meat into a meal sometime in the near future.” (Naofumi)

With the new slaves I will be getting, the need for food has risen exponentially.

It’s not that I can’t procure food on my own, but there’s a lot I need to do right now. First, I need to work on reestablishing the village.

“Then I shall dispatch a platoon of soldiers to assist in your work. Please use them as you will.” (Queen)

“Ah, thanks. I plan to head to the area now to prepare.” (Naofumi)

“If you need anything, please feel free to ask. We will do our best to meet your needs.” (Queen)

“I got it. The first things I’ll need to do are to collect construction materials and put up theft countermeasures. I plan to depart tonight, so please prepare the men by then.”(Naofumi)

If a hero were to load a carriage with a large load of slaves, it would seem quite shady. That’s why leaving in the night is probably best.

I thought Firo’s eyes would be like those of a bird, but she can see at night just fine. Travelling at night is no problem.

“I understand.” (Queen)

After hearing the Queen’s response, I thank her and leave the castle. I head for the Slave Trader’s tent.

“Hero of the Shield, I have gathered the slaves at your request.” (Slave Dealer)

“Yeah, I heard from Raphtalia.” (Naofumi)

When I enter the tent, I see some Demi-Human children, 8 in total, staring at me from inside cages.

All of them are watching my every action with fear.

Some of them are even shaking.

“I thought there would be adults here as well…” (Naofumi)

“In the wave, most of the adults perished… We don’t know the fate of those that survived…” (Raphtalia)

Even if they survived, Raphtalia was unable to discover their locations. Or perhaps she found that they had died afterwards…

If they had fled during the First Wave, there is a possibility that they escaped to Silt Welt or something like that.

Finding them will probably be impossible.

Anyways, I don’t plan to dig very deep into this.

“Now then, I’m sure you have already heard it from Raphtalia, but I will declare it again here.” (Naofumi)

It’s probably best for me to act strict here.

At the start, Raphtalia was a coward and Firo grew to be selfish.

To avoid these problems down the road, I should treat them with discipline.

“From now on, you all are my slaves. You will travel to your former village and rebuild it, while training to get stronger.” (Naofumi)

If I show kindness here, I will be looked down upon.

“I hate lazy people the most. If anyone begins to slack off, I will sell them without hesitation. You got that!?” (Naofumi)

As I say this, I see the Slave Merchant issuing commands to his subordinates. One strikes an instrument reminiscent of a gong.

… Who told him to do that?

Look at them, they look afraid.

… No that’s probably my fault.

“Hiiiiiii-!” (Child)

“R-Raphtalia-chan, is this really the guy!?” (Child)

“Mama-!” (Child)

My ears hurt.

But what I’m running isn’t a charity. I must raise a force to combat the wave.

“Now then, I will start the Slave Contract.” (Naofumi)

As I raise my hand, the Slave Dealer lets out a smile. He hands over some Slave Contract Ink.

I put a drop of my blood into the ink.

And the process of putting the slave crest on the children started.

“Yes, what do you plan to do with the rest of the money?” (Slave Dealer)

“I plan to continue peddling, so if you have a monster I can use for transportation, it will help.” (Naofumi)

… The Slave Dealer’s eyes are still sparkling. Please stop it with that look.

“Then, shall I contribute a Filo Rial to your cause?” (Slave Dealer)

“No, I have my hands full with a Filo Rial as it is. Please offer a different species.” (Naofumi)

“Are you not good with Filo Rials?” (Slave Dealer)

“I would prefer a monster that won’t lose to Firo in skill. One that may be able to help plow the fields.” (Naofumi)

While wandering town, I didn’t see only Filo Rials and Horses. I’ve also seen animals that looked like Cows and Caterpillars hooked up to carts.

And if I raise another Filo Rial… My hands are full with Firo.

“Master, I’m hungry.” (Naofumi’s imagination)

The thought of more of those things is enough to make my face pale. I only want to raise them one at a time.

Among magic beasts, Filo Rials need to be raised with quite a bit of discipline, apparently.

They might add a good amount to our fighting power, but for now, we are still just reconstructing. I don’t think I can raise a Monster with an appetite of that level.

I still have a lot of Spirit Turtle meat, but I don’t plan to waste it all at once.

I should first start with something I can actually handle.

“I see… Then I shall find a beast for you.” (Slave Dealer)

“I’ll leave it to you.” (Naofumi)

“Do you want to purchase one from an egg? Or would you rather have a fully grown one? Raising them from eggs makes them more compliant later on in life.” (Slave Dealer)

“I guess an egg is fine for now.” (Naofumi)

“Understood. Yes.” (Slave Dealer)

The Slave Dealer walks towards the part of the tent used for Monster Sales.

I look through the restrictions I can put on the eight new slaves.

It seems I can also put a punishment for revealing classified information.

I’ll decide on their specific tasks later.

It seems that the slave registration process has ended. As I look outside, I see the sun has already set.

We can leave after Firo and Rishia arrive.

After a while, Firo comes running in.

… There is no one on her back.

Did she fall off?

Firo skids to a halt in front of me.

“I’m home~!” (Firo)

“What happened to Rishia?” (Naofumi)

“?” (Firo)

“P-please let me down…urp…” (Rishia)

It seems that Rishia hasn’t fallen off. She is grasping onto some of Firo’s feathers on her rear as if her life depended on it.

It seems that she almost fell off when Firo was going at a high speed.

Firo sits down, and Rishia falls off of her quite abruptly.

“Urp…” (Rishia)

Rishia is making sounds quite unbefitting of a noble.

-Please hold for technical difficulties. <ref>TL: Yes, it really says that.</ref>

“Now then, to check the results.” (Naofumi)

These two have been out since just before noon. The sun has already set, so…

Ah, Rishia’s level has risen by 20. The results aren’t bad.

Her stats are even higher than they were before the reset. It seems that the Growth Correction effect is working properly.

“I can see stars. Itsuki-sama… Is that you in the afterlife?” (Rishia)

“That’s an illusion. Firo, please snap her back to reality.” (Naofumi)

“Got it.” (Firo)

Firo lightly slaps Rishia’s cheek.

Or at least that is what it looked like, but Rishia is sent flying. Is she all right?

“Wha!!! Where am I!?” (Rishia)

“Oh, so you were okay.” (Naofumi)

“I thought I was dead!” (Rishia)

“Yeah, but you gained 20 levels to show for the experience. Your stats are higher than ever before, aren’t they?” (Naofumi)

“He?” (Rishia)

Rishia checks her own status.

“Wow, amazing!” (Rishia)

For her to be this amazed at her own stats…

Now then.

“Rishia, I have a job I want to give you.” (Naofumi)

“W-what is it?” (Rishia)

“I want you, Raphtalia, and Firo to help me manage the new slaves and monsters I have acquired.” (Naofumi)

“I-I see…” (Rishia)

“Raphtalia and Firo are already strong; I want you to act like their elder and train with them.” (Naofumi)

There’s no point in just leveling up.

Rishia, who leveled up down a wrong path before is a good example of this.

I plan to have Raphtalia and Firo assist them, but I don’t just want to build a party with a high level.

Gaining combat experience is also important in itself.

So for a while, I’ll take Raphtalia and Firo off the front lines.

This way, these people will be able to gain a strength that can’t be measured in level.

“You’re going to get stronger, right? Good luck.” (Naofumi)

“B-but that was for Itsuki-sama, and he…” (Rishia)

“He’s not the type of person to die so easily is he? When you meet up again, don’t you want to make him tell you that he needs your power?” (Naofumi)

I think it’s fine if he is dead, but I’m saying this in order to further Rishia’s growth.

“I got it! I’ll do my best!” (Rishia)

Rishia seems to have gained motivation. She stands up.

Good. Her heart has become stronger than before.

All that she needs now is diligence. Probably.

“I’ll wait expectantly.” (Naofumi)

“Yes!” (Rishia)

“Master, what do you want Firo to do next?” (Firo)

“Please get the carriage. We’ll be carrying a lot, so also bring some carts. There should be a lot in front of the warehouse.” (Naofumi)

“Yes! Ah, I found this for you.” (Firo)

And with that, Firo begins to pull out the corpses of various monsters.

I’ve seen all of these before. Whatever, I’ll just feed them to the shield anyways.

-

You’ve unlocked the Balloon Shield

You’ve unlocked the Red Balloon Shield

You’ve unlocked the Orange Balloon Shield

You’ve unlocked the Yellow Balloon Shield

-

What?

The monster I absorbed was a normal balloon. And I unlocked all of the other Balloon Shields with it.

For argument's sake, I look through the new shields. All of them only effect stats.

But the Balloon Shield is the only one with a strange skill.

-

Balloon Shield 0/5 C

Ability Bonus

…

Equipment Bonus

Monster Book

-

Its stats are terrible. Even worse than my initial Small Shield.

But what does it mean by Monster Book?

I test it.

With a beep, a window appears in my field of vision.

… It displays all of the monsters I have fed the shield up until now.

It even says where I found them. It also seems to have the ability to lead me to a specific species of monster if I wish to encounter it.

How convenient.

It records the data of any monster I absorb.

However, it doesn’t seem to display the number of monster species of this world.

In high spirits, Firo went and got the carriage I had parked at the castle.

To be honest, if it weren’t for Firo, the voyage would probably take a few days.

“Hero of the Shield, as you have requested, I have prepared you some eggs. Yes.” (Slave Dealer)

The Slave dealer appears carrying a number of eggs.

“Ah, I’m grateful.” (Naofumi)

“Do you know when your next visit will be?” (Slave Dealer)

“Well, I still have money left over, so I may come again soon to buy more slaves.” (Naofumi)

“Well then, I will wait expectantly for that time. If I find one of the slaves you were looking for, should I contact you?” (Slave Dealer)

“Yes, please do.” (Naofumi)

“Understood.” (Slave dealer)

“Then I guess I should be off.” (Naofumi)

I hear the sound of Firo pulling the carriage getting closer.

“…but before that…” (Naofumi)

I turn around and face the Slave Dealer, who is rubbing his hands together.

“I’ll make dinner.” (Naofumi)

I use the Spirit Turtle meat that Firo brought back with her, and begin cooking in the tent.

It’s a basic hot pot consisting of meat and soup.

The turtle has a bit of a unique taste, but it shouldn’t be a problem.

“Wha?! This is Delish!” (Child)

“What is this? It’s better than what Mom used to make!” (Child)

“Yeah! Why is that?” (Child)

“Naofumi-sama is a very skilled chef, you know.” (Raphtalia)

“Yeah! Firo loves to eat master’s cooking.” (Firo)

The slaves seem to be getting closer over the delicious meal.

“This is just perfect. To eat a meal personally cooked by a hero. I might fall for you.” (Slave Dealer)

The Slave Dealer also managed to obtain some of the food in the heat of the moment… If I worry about it, I lose. I’m cooking in his store, anyways.

“If you find more of the villagers, you might get to eat it again. Work hard.” (Naofumi)

But the Slave Merchant seems lost in his meal. I’m not sure if he heard me.

It’s like a welcoming party. Things will get busy from here on out. I need to make sure they get proper nourishment, or they won’t hold up.

And like that, after the meal the slaves boarded the carriage and we leave the castle town in the darkness of the night. Towards our new home.

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