About the Taniko Scene, it was a reference to this
I have the video file, but youtube blocked it for copyright within 20 seconds of me uploading it.
Chapter 144: Descision
I head towards the town Female Knight told me about.
It’s close enough to this village to walk there.
“Ah, it’s the Hero of the Shield!” (Villager)
When I head to the village, I find that construction is already underway. Many people are working on salvaging the pre-existing buildings here, and some are starting construction on new ones. Some people stop what they’re doing, and come over to greet me.
I put on my best business smile to meet them. The leader of the group seems to be a youth from Ryut village.
“I’ve heard about your situation. Have any problems surfaced yet?” (Naofumi)
“Well… There’s a river and a well nearby, and food circulation is going quite smoothly. If I had to mention a problem, it would be that the management of personnel is difficult.” (Leader)
“I see.” (Naofumi)
“It seems there have been some disputes over property rights here and there.” (Leader)
“Fumu…” (Naofumi)
Well, this was a town whose buildings were all destroyed in the wave.
What’s more, the town is undergoing restorations under the supervision of a Hero. Some people will probably try to arbitrarily claim some land as their own.
“Even if they used to live here, it doesn’t matter. Please have anyone without the intention to cooperate leave the premise.” (Naofumi)
As I declare this, some people seem to rise to object, but they quickly give up.
“Also, if you need to extend past the boundaries of the village, feel free to do so.” (Naofumi)
I then begin to consider the possibility of flooding.
I will need someone to manage the roads, but I don’t think there are many people knowledgeable in that field.
“Anyways, for now try to build while focusing on bringing new businesses here, and expand accordingly. Also, we will need to build some inns.” (Naofumi)
“Understood!” (Leader)
No matter how reparations proceed, getting businesses will be essential. They should build while keeping this in mind.
“Next, we’ll need some sort of security force.” (Naofumi)
For now, we are leaving this to the Castle’s guards, but I eventually plan to leave it to the slaves who wish to fight in the wave.
That way, it will be easier to reprimand them for excessive behavior.
“We’re getting new applicants who want to live here by the day.” (Leader)
“It will be troublesome if they start gathering at my village, though.” (Naofumi)
“The Female Knight that was with you spread the rumor that this village was your actual base of operations.” (Leader)
That Knight does good work. I should probably ask for her name at some point in time.
I can hear hammers pounding away as people resume their work.
“Ah, aren’t you the Shield Hero kid?” (Magic Shopkeeper)
“Hm?” (Naofumi)
I turn around and see the old lady from the Magic Shop coming towards me. Ah, yeah. A lot of people had come here from Ryut Village. It’s not strange that she would join them.
“Ah, you’re from the Magic Shop. The shop collapsed, right?” (Naofumi)
“Well, yeah…” (Magic Shopkeeper)
“Did you come here to help with your family?” (Naofumi)
“I’m currently helping feed the workers.” (Magic Shopkeeper)
“I see… By the way, how are the repairs on your store going?” (Naofumi)
“I don’t know when they will be finished, but there are quite a few people in the Castle Town waiting expectantly for its reopening.” (Magic Shopkeeper)
With all the damage done to it, I guess re-opening will take a while.
Though the Queen is doing her best to help, the country’s manpower and resources suffered a large loss.
“If possible, I would like to set up shop here for a bit…” (Magic Shopkeeper)
“A magic shop will be an important asset. I’ll give you special permission.” (Naofumi)
“I am very grateful for your words.” (Magic Shopkeeper)
“But only after we get some usable buildings completed.” (Naofumi)
“I’ll wait expectantly.” (Magic Shopkeeper)
“Don’t worry. Oh, and if you have any free time, can you come to the neighboring village and teach some magic?” (Naofumi)
Some slaves have begun learning from books, but there’s a limit to self-study. We also don’t know anybody’s magical affinities. It will probably best to ask an expert in the field.
Recently I have been considering constructing a school-like institution.
Right now, the slaves are learning combat from Female Knight and Rafatalia outdoors, but having a Dojo might also make things easier.
For that purpose, it is very fortunate that we have a Magic Shop close-by.
“I’ll think about it once I set up shop.” (Magic Shopkeeper)
“You’re quite a resilient person. To take on more despite your current situation.”
“Even though I look like this now, I used to run the largest Magic Shop in the Castle Town, you know.” (Magic Shopkeeper)
“Please invite the Apothecary as well. It’s good for business to have many different facilities.” (Naofumi)
“It seems the Hero of the Shield is quite the Business Man.” (Magic Shopkeeper)
“Well, I have been called greedy on numerous occasions, and I can use the reasoning of, ‘It’s for the sake of the world’ as I please.” (Naofumi)
“Fufufu…” (Magic Shopkeeper)
“Hahaha…” (Naofumi)
The people around us have begun to distance themselves.
After that, I start to give orders regarding the construction.
…
One Week from that
Rishia’s level is now 40, and the other slaves will be able to class up soon as well.
It’s about time for us to go to the dragon hourglass.
Female knight already notified the Queen before-hand, so all we have to do is go there.
So I gather together the higher level slaves, and headed for the Castle Town.
“It’s been a while since I last came here.” (Naofumi)
We parked the Carriage at a near-by village, and entered the Castle Town by foot. This is because we will be recognized if anyone sees Firo pulling the cart.
It’s been two weeks, and the Castle town is still recovering.
“Shield Nii-chan, Why are you wearing a cloak?” (Kiel)
The slave whose level is second highest to Rishia is Kiel. Her straight-forward personality makes her well suited for battle.
She’s started to be able to coordinate attacks with Rafatalia and Rishia. Female Knight tells me that Kiel will become an amazing fighter someday.
“If I’m found out, it will become impossible to move.” (Naofumi)
Hooray for the Shield! Is what people will say as they fence us in.
Though I’m a hero, I find that it’s quite a pain to actually be treated as one.
“Is that so?” (Kiel)
“Firo, make sure you don’t assume your monster form unless you absolutely have to.” (Naofumi)
“Yes~” (Firo)
Should I stop by the weapons shop on the way back?
… I don’t have enough money. If I get something too expensive, and have him put it on my tab, I’ll feel bad.
Though I don’t think I should keep him waiting for too long.
I’ve been slowly saving up, but everyday expenses have been piling up…
I decide to stop on by on the way back anyways.
And so we reach to the Dragon’s Hourglass.
“We’ve been expecting you.” (Soldier)
A soldier, who looks quite talkative, comes out to greet us.
“Today, I’m here for my comrades’ Class Up.” (Naofumi)
“I’m aware, I received the message earlier.” (Soldier)
The Ceremony starts in the same way it did with Rafatalia and Firo. I order Firo to assume her Monster form.
“U-um… What should I try and class up to?” (Rishia)
Rishia looks over at me with a troubled expression.
“You need to choose for yourself…Though there is something here that may choose for you…” (Naofumi)
Firo’s Ahoge shows no signs of movement.
“Firo.” (Naofumi)
“Yes~?” (Firo)
“If your Ahoge starts moving, you need to get out of the building.” (Naofumi)
“Eh…” (Firo)
“Do you want something like that time with Rafatalia and You to happen again?” (Naofumi)
The result worked out, but it wasn’t good for the individuals. In order to let them choose their own paths, I need to caution Firo.
“Yeah… I got it…” (Firo)
Okay, I got Firo’s consent.
“Hey, you. Wait for a second.” (Naofumi)
“What, Shield Nii-chan” (Kiel)
“I’ll ask just in case, but you do know that we have come here to class up, correct?” (Naofumi)
“Well, Yeah…” (Kiel)
“You told us earlier” (Slave)
The slaves all nod at me.
“And so, my belief is that you should be the one to choose your own destiny. This is something separate from preparing for the Wave.” (Naofumi)
“What do you mean, Nii—chan?” (Kiel)
“I’ll give more training to those that personally want to participate in the wave. But we also have to consider what happens after the wave is over.” (Naofumi)
“…” (Rafatalia)
Rafatalia watches over me in silence.
That’s right, I started this village with Rafatalia in mind. But, everyone here will also have a life in this world after everything is over.
“The class you choose here may heighten your abilities, but it will also narrow the possible roles you can play in the future. Does everyone understand?” (Naofumi)
The slaves nod.
I confirm this, and continue speaking.
“Your lives will take you to many places from now. You’ll experience many new situations and take on many roles. That’s why you should be the ones to choose your path here. It’s not always best to simply have someone pick the route that gets you the best stats for you.” (Naofumi)
“Can that really happen?” (Slave)
I give a heavy nod.
“Rafatalia and Firo here are victims of such a phenomena.” (Naofumi)
The two unenthusiastically raise their hands.
“Do you see the crest on Firo’s head? It arbitrarily decided their class-ups for them. But the class it gave them had higher stats than most normal ones.” (Naofumi)
“Really!?” (Kiel)
“Yeah, but for you guys, combat abilities isn’t everything. If there’s a role you really want to do, there should be a class that allows you to specialize in it.” (Naofumi)
There’s no perfect class. And among those present here, there are definitely no perfect people.
And that’s why.
“Just make sure you don’t regret it.” (Naofumi)
The slaves whisper amongst themselves.
“I got it, Shield Nii-chan. I… Want to become as strong as I can possibly be. If such an option exists, then I don’t need a choice.” (Kiel)
Kiel speaks with determination.
The last time she went back to train, she suffered quite heavy injuries and had to be carried back.
“I want to Class Up like Rishia Nee-chan and lead the others.”
“You won’t be the only one taking damage. In the worst case scenario, some may die.” (Naofumi)
“I know, Shield Nii-chan.” (Kiel)
“You have a habit of being impulsive. If you screw up here, you may regret it.” (Naofumi)
“Don’t worry! It’ll definitely work out!” (Kiel)
Is what she said. Though her enthusiasm was unmatched, she put too much focus on a single monster, and took an unexpected attack from a blind spot.
Her comrades were also quite injured.
“Shield Nii-chan. I think this is the first time I have tasted defeat… If I don’t do my best, will it turn out like that again?” (Kiel)
She said afterwards. I had healed her wounds with magic and medicine, but the experience still lingered in her mind.
“Shield Nii-chan always protected me… so I never noticed. That fighting was such a scary thing.” (Kiel)
“… In the end, It’s fine because no one died, but if anyone were to die under your watch, you’ll feel a pain greater than any other.” (Naofumi)
“Yeah… Nii-chan, I’m sorry for looking down on you until now. I’ll go tell the others.” (Kiel)
“…I thought it was supposed to be difficult to teach them discipline, but they went and learned it before I had even noticed.” (Naofumi)
And that experience gave everyone a lot to think about. It seems that Kiel cried that night.
Kiel still bears the scar of that incident, but the experience she gained outweighs the damages.
After seeing Kiel’s squad come back with injuries, the rest of the slaves have also begun to develop a fear of fighting.
They’ve become more diligent and have begun to develop tactics. If Rafatalia hadn’t been there to rescue them, who knows what would have happened to them.
Even I understood that I was being too light on them, but it seems Rafatalia and the others were harsh on them to compensate.
Rafatalia is supporting me in many ways.
The boy next to Kiel steps forward.
“I… want to pick my own future.” (Boy)
“I understand. Please split into two groups, those who want to choose, and those that don’t.” (Naofumi)
The slaves follow my orders, and divide themselves.
“Now then, Firo. I’ll have the people that don’t want to choose go first, so please back off when those that do step forward.” (Naofumi)
“Yes.” (Firo)
“Rishia, what will you do?” (Naofumi)
“I… Want to become stronger by my own hand. If it means giving up my choice, then I don’t need such an option.” (Rishia)
I had anticipated that Rishia would pick that. She came with me for this sole purpose.
“Then it’s fine. Pick a class that suits your tastes.” (Naofumi)
“Yes!” (Rishia)
The hourglass begins to shine, and Rishia closes her eyes.
The soldiers in the area surround the Hourglass, and liquid begin to flow into the grooves on the floor that formed a magic circle.
The Hourglass glows brighter, and the circle on the floor begins to shine with it.
Rishia’s class up menu appears in front of me,
but I close it
…
“Hm?” (Firo)
Firo fidgets with her Ahoge
So it won’t act up like last time.
“Okay, Rishia, it seems that there are no problems.” (Naofumi)
“O-okay.” (Rishia)
Rishia begins breathing slowly, and reads through the list.
The light begins to converge on her.
“I’ve made my decision.” (Rishia)
Thanks Yoraikun!
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yey, by the way yoraikun can you update the baka tsuki app on android with all your work if possible, would love to read it without internet all the time, not that it is a priority.
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The app only works with officially recognized translations… at least, until they make exceptions just to get it to work with the app.
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Ha, I AM officially recognized. I just find it a pain to format it and upload. Yes, I can actually upload on BT because I am not Machine aided, and am slowly doing so, but I can only upload the ones I did.
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That explains a lot.
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The leader of the group seems to be s youth from Ryut village.
seems to be a youth
s->a
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Now, we search for the Hatoken 145! ahahah
Everyone, GO F5 ftw on Hatoken blog! xD
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I’ll upload it later… I want you guys to savor Yoraikun’s work first.. haha
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You sure it’s not because you are rushing to finish the last bits?
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really thanks a lot +1 i will wait for it
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That person who would rush the last bits would be me lol. Syill wondering which chapter should i pick……
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haha.. that’s the reason I picked 4 chapter’s ahead.. so that I wont need to rush.
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we are gluttons like Firo we don’t savor anything we just keep ‘eating’
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@Loliconner true that our addiction to shield bro is a hole that cant be filled up we just devour like crazy
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thedefend, why don’t you try 150, the title sounds promising (and it will give yoraikun some time to rest).
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Please don’t mind me and if you don’t want to answer it is fine to but may i ask if 145 is already done or if we should wait a day for you?
but please choose your own pace
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It’s already done.. I just doing some proofreading.. I don’t want to disappoint you guys like last time. but I don’t know if you would call it a day well we have different timezones .. I mean it’s 8AM in the morning in here.. so maybe i’ll upload it later in the afternoon..
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Considering that it’s 10pm over here that means i’d have to wait until tomorrow.
*Sadness intensifies*
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Sorry… I’m still not satisfied.. I don’t want things to end up like last time..
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Umm first of all thanks for telling me that secondly how can you even dissapoint us you are even translating it for us and if you guys weren’t i woudn’t br able to read it anyways hell i don’t even think i would have started on this awesomr story so thanks !
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hmmm…. then ill stay up till 1 am just to read 145 :D
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Don’t worry bro… I am will wai…
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Yessssssss my fixxxxxxx!!! Ahhhh alls good. Thx buddy
You are here by dubbed the “Trans Hero”
This is now the “Rising of the Trans Hero”
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WHAT DID SHE PICKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!! NOOOOOOOOOO
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I was kinda expecting the Ahoge to fly out anyways and somehow select it all for everyone
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Hmm poor choice of words…rising of the transexual hero, sounds like yoraikun got a bonner! lol
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lol damn dude, you have a image for every situation! How LARGE is your knowledge?
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Read that chapter a while back, enjoyed it :D.
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Btw that page is from Ichiban Ushiro no Daimaou. It has a manga that’s ongoing and a light novel that already finished and completely translated.
If anyone is interested in reading the light novel here’s a like to it’s page.
http://www.baka-tsuki.org/project/index.php?title=Ichiban_Ushiro_no_Daimaou
Also just a heads up the manga and the LN story lines start heading in different directions before volume 1 even finishes.
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Try the anime too
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80 duhhhhhh yammmmmm
So its yoraichan huh? U learn something everyday
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the ending of that novel is aterly comfusing didn’t understand a damn thing.
PS. Yoraikun-sama translating Valentines of the shield hero is giving me a headache how do you do it man oh can is ther really a character called the Benevolent thief or thats just my mistake on translation
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umm.. I’ve never heard of them, though it may be out of context…
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what do you mean out of context
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Well, I don’t know what words surround it, so I can’t really make a guess. Can you give me the location of the line?
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I’m currently at work and I’m using my phone is it ok if I post it at your disclamer page later when I get home
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sure.
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first! good chapter :)
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6 minutes too slow
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I read the chapter first before I realized that I was first before anyone commented. My screen had 0 comments at that time lol.
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About a few dozent were first then.. and there’s no glory in beign first. I saw no comments too. But wanted to read it ^^ and then thank our god for this ~
Keep in mind. It’s annoying that people go about “Iam FIRST!”… it’s really immature. And alot like the 3 fake heroes~
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In all truth… I WAS THE ONE WHO WAS FIRST
MWAHAHAHAHHAHA
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That atleast is true ^^.
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true story yorakun bro!
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no yorai, bakahou did it before u…
perhaps u were 3rd? XD
thanks for the translation :)
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Seriously why do people keep trying for “first” anyways. I mean if you got money for it ore something I’d understand…
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The childish pride of being first. But seriously that’s why I don’t put first in my post and just say thanks instead
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so…you were the first to say thanks…
hahahahaha
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That’s right :). Plus it’s fun to watch the ones who try to post “first” fail because I took the first post
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Because Internet
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Loli, what is 4chan?
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Thank you for the chapter! I wonder what she went with?
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Yaaaaaaaaaaaay, thank you for the chapter Yoraikun-san-chan-senpai!
So, we wil have two groups, the group with double stats and the normal group. I think that Kiel will enter to the party.
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Thank You for the Translation!! It’s nice to read this when I have some down time.
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thank you
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thank you for this translation
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Yes! New chapter! Thanks for the release!!
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Good thing I checked before I went to sleep.
Oh god a full day without a chapter was painfull, Thanks Yoraikun.
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^^ Thanks. Good way to end the day.
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Eh… I didnt think that lady is the same class as the dubious accessory merchant.
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in a way i think all the merchants in that world are
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I’m very grateful for the chapter :), thanks Yoraikun!
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Thank you, you’re the bestest!
yorai-sama take some time to relax go to http://www.youporn.com, i’ll present you wit a 24 hour free pass
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you deserve it !
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………………………………………………………………………………………….. Oh, you meant like that (° ͜ʖ ͡°)
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lol?
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its just me or the “kail got hurt” event was introdused in a kinda forced way by the autor
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I have to agree with that one, if he wanted to do it, he should have done it earlier in the chapter.
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I think it fit in well into this chapter.
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I thought it fit in well. It would have happened in the 1 week time skip between Naofumi going to the village and taking the slaves to class up.
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Speaking of which, do we ever get to find out raftalia or firo’s classes? Not sure we even knew what they were to begin with, and class up was left a mystery.
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Combat class firorial ahoge series
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Commando class
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I thought that they were given a overpowered secret class.
They are not specialized, they both have powerful melee and magic. Therefore I figured that they were given stat boost in all their stats.
Raftalia is a beautiful woman who doesn’t look like she can crush armor with her bare hands but she can and she nearly did.
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Lol it a hero class u will notice that mostly all of the seven star heroes in the side story got something in common
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they all have connections to naofumi? or it’s because of firo?
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Thanks for the new chapter. I’m glad to see Rishia is finally starting to make a stand. I can’t help wondering what she’ll choose.
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I a support class , doesn’t matter anyway. She going to have to start over again in a few a chapter , but u can never guess who she going to train under lol. (I can’t wait for that chapter)
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The old lady right?
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Maybe or not , if u know the answer don’t ruining it for the people that dont
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Captain America?
Thor?
A dragon?
Fitoria?
Glass?
…Trash?
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from the title of the chapters
I think she becomes a apprentice for the old man Blacksmith
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Urgghh! I hate cliffhangers! They make me so itchy! *chews on monitor*
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why do I feel sad after this chapter.
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Good work, youngster. I appreciate your hard work. A geezer like me is too old to learn moon runes, so I really do appreciate this.
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Well firo would be Queen philorial or so? Thanks yoraikun Waiting kingdom and release of chapters is painful… (Accepting recommendations too keep distracted hm and take the chance to say read the hellequin chronicles!!)
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Thanks for the chapter, but I hate that cliffhanger. I was hoping for the classups to take place before the end of the chapter.
1 thing though. It said Rishia was level 40; and Kiel was the 2nd highest level. But I thought you needed to be level 40 to classup, and it caps there until you do.
In other words. Shouldn’t all the slaves who are classing up be level 40?
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“I magic shop will be an important asset.
(should probably be)
“A magic shop will be an important asset.
(or)
“The magic shop will be an important asset.
Anyway thanks for the chapter.
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“I magic shop will be an important asset. I’ll give you special permission.” (Naofumi)
Should be
“A magic shop will be an important asset. I’ll give you special permission.” (Naofumi)
And as always thank you for the translation
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“I want to Class Up like Rishia Nee-chan and lead the others.”
I think that it’s supposed to be Rafatalia not Rishia.
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No, this is before the class up, he wants to reach level 40 so he can class up with Rishia
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Yoraikun-sama translating valentine special is giving me a headache do you know about a character benevolent thief or thats just a mistake on my translation.
PS. I’m at work right now and I’m commenting using my phone Nokia E71
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Well, I think that is the translation of Kaitou, which is usually a title, so if there is a character that goes by that name, I don’t know. If you could give the context, then maybe…
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When I read it i understood it as him saying that when he class ups he wants to class up with Firo’s ahog for more stats like Rafatalia did.
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Merci ^^ .
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aAaaAaAAaaaaaaa the fucking cliffhangerss
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Thanks for the chapter~
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:D
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Thanks for the translation. I wonder what path Risia chose.
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Thank you for the chapter.
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Thanks for the chapter yoraikun
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Thanks for the chapter :)
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the boys are coward what the hell higher stats man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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yay new chapter…..thanks
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Muchas gracias, yoraikun!
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Thanks
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Thanks for the chapter. Don’t push yourself.
As cliff hangers go this was a predictable cliffhanger.
We all want to know their classes but at the same time I do not because it will make things predictable. The sword, shield, bow, and spear heroes have unlimited evolution potential therefore though their skills are narrowed are at the same time unlimited.
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thanks
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muchas gracias por todas las traducciones y la velocidad de estas, yoraikun =)
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OMYGOWD! SANKYU! YU-SAMA!
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Thank you yoraikun for the new release
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Hahaha! So that’s what Taniko means! That cracks me up!
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thank for the update
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I love the speed and quality of translation <3, but would anyone know if re:monster has a translator too? past day 71…
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nope you just have to wait for RE:translation to do it
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I only bless waifus.
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Gracias por el capítulo
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thank you for your hard work
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