Note: The translator does not endorse any of the views expressed in this chapter.
Chapter 150: Favorable Discrimination
“I see…” (Naofumi)
Making a strong monster.
Quite a simple and childish desire.
This world has a game-like modification system, so I can see where she is finding her enjoyment.
But I must admit that it is quite rude to experiment on living organisms.
“For that goal, I travelled the land and studied various monsters. I have learned and assimilated various sciences and magics. But those people… They said something about going against god’s creations and creating works of evil. They tried to kill my creations, it was quite troublesome.” (Rat)
“So… to summarize, you’re learning how to strengthen monsters through alchemy. Can I think of you as a sort of monster tamer?” (Naofumi)
“Well… Close enough.” (Rat)
I expected her to deny it, but she seems to be fine with being referred to as such.
At first, I thought she was crazy, but it seems that she is just earnestly focused on a goal.
Is she the type of person that gets overly enthusiastic when it comes to research?
“Can I ask a simple question? Oh, Female knight, please listen as well.” (Naofumi)
“Me too?” (Female Knight)
Female Knight, who had drawn her sword ready to attack, looks confused.
Firo had recovered from the medicine and ran away. Rafatalia is also waiting with sword drawn.
As a matter of fact, Firo is the strongest one among us.
Because Rat was able to take her out without a problem, it’s no mystery why everyone is wary.
Because of the Shield and my poison resistance, my guard isn’t too high.
Perhaps I should be more careful next time.
“There’s one thing that has been bothering me for a while.” (Naofumi)
“What is it?” (Rat)
“Well… Strong Monsters… Are you able to take my already special monsters, and increase their powers even further? For example, could you fuse a Caterpilland and a Dune?” (Naofumi)
“It’s outlawed by some sections of the Church. They only allow for the pure breeding of monsters.” (Rat)
“Then, Rat, your research is…” (Naofumi)
“Yes, some may consider it illegal.” (Rat)
…In many games I’ve played, the fusion of monsters happens on a daily basis.
Are the monster users of this world just plain breeders? Instead of aiming to make strong monsters, they just try to increase their numbers for labor purposes.
…wait, by her phrasing, does that mean that you can crossbreed monsters?
“Is it possible to get an egg with the properties of multiple monsters?” (Naofumi)
“Of course it is possible. It’s like with Demi-Humans. If a Fox and Zveil Demi-Human have kids, it will be a mixed breed. Monsters within similar categories can breed to make children sharing the attributes of both monsters. My research happens to deal with…” (Rat)
“No, I don’t really care about that.” (Naofumi)
I had never thought about what happens when different races of Demi-Humans mix.
But, I have heard that it is possible for a human and a Demi-Human to have kids.
So that logic also applies to monsters?
… How the hell does the ecology of this world function?
“So basically, what you are trying to accomplish is?” (Naofumi)
“I want to research what makes monsters strong, make new types of powerful life-forms, and add to your fighting force.” (Rat)
Rat is extending her hand towards me. For some reason, Taniko’s eyes are sparkling as well.
Taniko always loved monsters. Does she approve of Rat’s research?
“Let her join.” (Taniko)
“Who decided that monsters had to be evil entities that threatened mankind? I want to correct that attitude. Certainly, we can kill monsters and increase our own powers, but then doesn’t that make monsters killing humans for power the exact same thing?” (Rat)
“Is that so?” (Naofumi)
“Murder, killing other humans, will also give you EXP, but it is not practiced because it goes against moral standards.” (Rat)
Hmm… I see.
It’s quite a black world here, isn’t it.
“Everyone in this world was made equally, so why are monsters the evil ones? That’s because they are weak.” (Rat)
Well she may be a bit eccentric, but at least she speaks with conviction.
But, there is a high possibility that she is only saying things that will further her cause.
“Look at Filo Rials, they’re way too famous. Their Queens feast on the flesh of Dragons. They’re called the holy messengers of God even though they’re monsters like all the rest. I want to make a monster that gets a public reputation as good as that. A monster that will be able to help people, and be helped by them.” (Rat)
I can’t deny it. Firo did eat a bit of dragon meat, though it was rotting.
I don’t think an average Filo Rial can get that strong… But I guess that their legends earn them quite a bit of respect.
Perhaps the legends are of monsters like Fitoria.
That one is somehow even stronger than Firo.
“It’s not like I don’t see where you’re coming from.” (Naofumi)
I’ve played plenty of games which involved rearing monsters to be strong.
All this person is doing is taking something that would be the common sense of another world, and trying to apply it to this one.
Though she may be lying.
“So you wish to study the monsters of this village to aid your research?” (Naofumi)
“Yes.” (Rat)
“I hate liars more than all else. If you want to do such work in this village, then to prevent lies I will have to make you one of my slaves. Will you do it even with those conditions?” (Naofumi)
“Sure. If that’s all I have to do, then I’ll happily throw away my human dignity.” (Rat)
She accepted it way too readily.
And… She worded it in quite badly.
It’s not like I make my slaves sacrifice their dignity or anything
“If that’s what I must do to advance my research, then I won’t mind.” (Rat)
“Fumu…” (Naofumi)
If I let her stay, then my monsters may be able to get stronger.
It’s not a bad prospect.
If I place a slave seal on her, then I can act quickly if problems begin to surface down the road.
“I work my monsters hard, you know. Like slaves. You’ll be treated no different.” (Naofumi)
“There are Human and Demi-Human slaves as well. I see no need to give them preferential treatment out of pity.” (Rat)
Mu… Preferential treatment is also technically discrimination.
Overseas, I believe that woman began objecting to receiving such treatment, calling it discrimination as well.
Some Japanese trains even have Women-only railcars as well. Quite a few people of all genders protest against them. (TL: Instituted quite recently- in the last 15 years- to prevent grope and molestation, they still exist during late night hours.)
It might be close to that.
“I don’t like it when people protect one life-form. Filo Rials have more intelligence than other monsters, but why does that mean they have to make a law that prevents the consumption of them? And yet when a dragon appears it is immediately ordered to be slain?” (Rat)
“…” (Naofumi)
“I won’t tell you not to use monsters. In fact, I support you. I hate people only thinking of monsters as something to be destroyed. Monsters are alive as well, and they can help combat the wave. By my theory, monsters are not born of the wave. They can make for strong weapons. Just like the heroes. Whether for good or bad, I hate discrimination. Everyone in this world can be helpful to everything else in it.” (Rat)
Taniko is now glaring at Rat with inflated cheeks.
I don’t know what part of Rat’s ideology ticked her off, though.
“I understand your objective. You want to make my monsters an effective fighting force for the upcoming waves.” (Naofumi)
“Yeah! But that damn Seven Star Hero! I was almost cut down for Heresy!” (Rat)
“Well then hypothetically…” (Naofumi)
I hand a Bioplant seed to Rat.
“This seed is definitely a plant, but if modified incorrectly it will become a monster. If handled properly, however, it can make abundant food, and medicine. What does this tell you?” (Naofumi)
“What are you talking about? That has nothing to do with my research. Anyways, hand it over. I tried working with seeds before, but they quickly deteriorated when I tried to work with them.” (Rat)
Fumu… It seems this one can help in my objectives as well.
She might become trouble later on, but as long as I have the reins called the slave seal, I can control her to some extent.
“I’ll allow it. If you will become my slave, then the village will assist in your research.” (Naofumi)
“Understood. If the Hero of the Shield can only trust slaves, then this is the easiest way to gain your trust.” (Rat)
I exchange a handshake with Rat.
“I’ll count on you from now on. To gain your trust, I will become a slave. In exchange, you will permit and assist in the conducting of my research.” (Rat)
“I don’t allow deceit. As long as you acknowledge that, then I have no problems with you staying here.” (Naofumi)
And so the Alchemist Rat began to live in my village.
“Can I start with modifying that Filo Rial? I’d like to begin by adding another eye on its stomach for increased perception, and perhaps several tentacles to its back for increased movement and tactile manipulation.” (Rat)
“NO!” (Firo)
I hear Firo’s voice shouting from a distance. It seems that there are now more people in this village that she won’t get along with.
“The individual is against it, so you should give it up.” (Naofumi)
“Well that’s unfortunate.” (Rat)
“Why did you drug my Filo Rial in the first place?” (Naofumi)
“You don’t know? Filo Rials can be surprisingly vicious monsters. If I don’t immobilize it first, then I can’t examine it.” (Rat)
Is that how it is? Well I guess it is crazy to suddenly try and examine a wild animal without sedating it first. It might start attacking, or run away.
“Fortunately, your Filo Rial is in quite good shape. She has an annoyingly high amount of energy.” (Rat)
Exactly.
From birth, Firo has had way too much energy.
I don’t think she’s ever been sick.
Perhaps I can also leave veterinary work to her.
Anyways, this is a person I don’t really understand. Her ideologies contain multiple contradictions.
Discrimination is bad, but turning monsters into weapons is Okay. She wants to modify monsters to be stronger. Does she like monsters or hate them?
Anyways. It seems that my own research will be getting easier from now on.
Is there any link to Ch 149?
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Check the Translated Chapters page.
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http://ohanashimi.wordpress.com/2014/11/11/hero-of-shield-ch149-alchemist/
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Thanks <3
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haha,, when yoraikun try not spoil his reader,, you ruin it in some minute
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Seems like the best way to go is to refresh the baka-tsuki page here:
http://www.baka-tsuki.org/project/index.php?title=Tate_no_Yuusha_no_Nariagari
The Preview links all go to the appropriate blogs for translations
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WWWHOOOP thank you, just finished my HW :3
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Yay. This will make my class go a lot faster. The teacher has been reading poetry for some reason -_- The class is Data Warehousing.
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Dafk?!?! How can a class get that sidetracked?
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………How is it a Data Warehousing class get into poetry?!
Is the teacher waxing waxing words about the beauty of data or something?
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Its a 3 hour class and I never listen to him anyway. We get so much extra credit that we don’t even have to come to class. But we have a quiz nearly ever class which we get completion credit for anyway…
20 minutes left. I wonder if there will be one today…
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Soo…………you’re in Uni?
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So is that what Uni is like?
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Great Chapter! If only I knew how to translate………. Q-Q
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i think only front row listen to prof lecture, we are there but not really there hehehe..
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Yeah. Next semester is my last (or at least it should be)
As far as how is Uni? That depends on the class and the teacher. Other than that Uni isn’t that hard unless you make it hard on yourself. That doesn’t mean you don’t need to worry about anything.
I am a BCIS major myself.
And to everyone that will go to Uni soon. I wish you all the best of luck. Use it to find what you want to do with your life and try to become a productive member of society.
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fumu..
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haha,, usually,, i already sleep for that kind teacher. (there one teacher where as 10 minute pass,, half of his class attacked by lullaby. it’s so powerful )
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Thanks
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Getting bad vibes. Getting bad vibes. Forsee insane mad science in the very near future. I hope the resulting monstrosity aren’t too abominable.
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WOOOO!!! Happy Veteran’s day! This chapter was… AMAZING!!!
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Ah the pain! Somebody stop the pai..
Oh hey a new chapter out, thanks Yoraikunn
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Perhaps I can also leave veterinary work to this her.
“Perhaps I can also leave veterinary work to her.” ?
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Thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you I am so thankful I typed this all out without copy and paste thank you thank you thank you . Thank you thank you and thanks.
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lol
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Thanks for the translations Yoraikun-sama :DD
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Sorry about this but on the baka-tsuki page the link for 150 doesn’t link up to this page :P
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Nvm looks like it was fixed
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ty for the chapter.
Rat will be a good companion or a rly big pain for ShieldBro….Cant wait to find out
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Version 2.0
Did some redesign and touch ups
-lightened some of the outlines
-tilted Firo a bit so it looks more natural
-gave Firo an outline so her style more matches up with the rest and makes her stand-out a bit better
-resized the Level 1 monsters so they balance better with the dragon
-rounded the border as well as fattened some of it so it looks more refined
-and removed the red on Naofumi’s Right side, think this better accentuates the differing sides, only reason the right side had red to begin with was cause of the BG of the original image.
and as always, ty for the chapter and your hardwork!
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The Dragon looks alot cooler now :D nice work!
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lol really? all I did to the dragon was erase a little less around him.
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MoM and shieldbro 150(wow thanks for this yoraikun) gegege, F5……*hope lms and gun ota next :3
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MOM?
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MOM – Master of Monsters. Another light novel, focused on a high school student who got transferred to another world and discovered he has the power to tame monsters. Story and themes are a little dark. Re:Translations are the ones translating it.
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They say they don’t have anyone on it anymore.
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WHAT!!!!!!!!!
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Thanks for the chapter!
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It’s a good thing they don’t get along, or Firo’s dream of spitting real poison at others becomes scarily close to coming true.
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Thank you for the chapter! I had to laugh at the mental image of Firo equipped with tentacles on her back.
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Next time she meets Meldy…
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Well there is still the Filo Rial that Firo “messed with”. (poor thing)
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Thanks for the chapter!!!
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The fuck are you looking at?
Find ur own comment!
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…………………….
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I don’t get it…
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I got it, but I didn’t want to get it.
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Is it possible to delete that post?
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I can delete and edit comments through site admin powers
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Please explain. I didn’t get it. I also didn’t really get uz3r013’s explanation.
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Same here.
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what explanation is that? I never tried explaining anything, I don’t get it at all myself
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line 1 = a guy and 2 dots?
line 2 = a slide and a guy?
line 3 = 4 snakes a w and 2 sticks?
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no lines just doggie style
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Someone get me a neuralizer from the MIB. Gah!
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ooooooooooohhh…. I feel like one of those people that looks at one of those illusion 3-D pictures and finally sees the sailboat… in this case, kinda wish I never saw the “boat”
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I agree. Just saw the ‘entire’ image. Had to facepalm once I realized what the image is and what the words were referring to it.
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Ha so good is it OK if I use that or can I just barrow the girl so so lonely
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… Please don’t put this in the comments
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My bad
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I’ve understood…….there are some things that cannot be unseen.
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aecio 45
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……………..
nice w …………
can i hawe her number ???
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I’m ashamed that I got that the first time…
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^OH YEAH
P.S THXS
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:) Thanks and umm…
… even though their monsters like all the rest …
their should be they’re.
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Thanks for the continued work.
“Their Queens are feast on the flesh of Dragons.” -> the “are” looks extraneous
“even though their monsters like all the rest” -> “their” should be “they’re”
“She accepted it way to readily.” -> “to” should be “too”
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get what get?
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Thank you for the chapter!
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Poor Firo.
Thank you for the chapter.
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dont worry. firo too lovable to be feared forever
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Thank you once more for the translated chapters! This is a good way to start the week and a rid myself of a bad day vibe of annoying people. Thank you again!
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does her name(rat) in the book are you just calling her that?
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Check the previous chapter, her full name is in it, but people just call her Rat
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If you have to, Ratatuille or some such. Alchemist Rat make people mistake her for a demihuman, instead of human one.
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why not rato…??
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Two more chapters till the Arrest chapter :DDDD
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wrong expectation,,,
booo…..
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woohoo!
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This was a triumph.
I’m making a note here; Huge Success!
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Reblogged this on Ohanashimi and commented:
Chapter 150: Favorable Discrimination by Yoraikun
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Quick question where can I read master of monsters or MoM? Also, thanks for the chapter again it adds a great addition. Building up the hero a lot till he can fight the next mega weapon monster. Muhahahahahahah. Or glass and the wave…
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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ljoXDy-ti5N7ZYPbzDsj5kvYFl3lEWaJ1l3Lzv1cuuM/preview?pli=1
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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ljoXDy-ti5N7ZYPbzDsj5kvYFl3lEWaJ1l3Lzv1cuuM/mobilebasic?pli=1&viewopt=127
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just use google and search “Monster no goshujinsama”
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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ljoXDy-ti5N7ZYPbzDsj5kvYFl3lEWaJ1l3Lzv1cuuM/preview
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it’s said that no one translate it,,
but there is an update today…
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This flocking beach. I can’t stop laughing.
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Reminds me of digimon for some reaons
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Alright, I had to read it again just to understand Rat’s ideology. I think it can all be summarized in one statement:
Don’t discriminate.
– Monsters kill humans for EXP just like humans kill monsters.
– Humans are used to combat the wave and so should monsters.
– Filo Rials are treated like holy birds whereas dragons are immediately slain.
– Monsters and humans are created equally.
– Monsters are only considered evil because they are weak.
– Monsters don’t have to be evil beings that threaten mankind. In a sense, humans are the evil beings for threatening monsterkind.
– You can kill humans for EXP but that is against moral standards.
Interesting. I can see why Yoraikun put the disclaimer that these beliefs are not his own, but it’s interesting nevertheless. I would say that monsters are humans are not created equally. If monsters are aggressive toward humans, they should be slain. However, if you can tame powerful monsters, all the power to you.
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But all adventurers are innately aggressive towards monsters. Monsters are killed (or ‘knocked out’ or sent to the shadow realm) daily for exp by adventurers.
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Doesnt Shield Bro send his slaves out almost everyday to kill monsters for exp or go to a Island just to kill the local wild life. Oh and the slaves then after killing the monsters steals their children.
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I’d say in that world the question on who attacked first, Monsters or Humans is as old as what came first, the egg or the chicken.
Pure conjecture here:
— Dragons killed on sight due to them attacking humans and not as easily domesticated as Filo Rials
— Filo Rials easier to domesticate, run upon seeing humans in the wild , attacks & eats dragons which are known to be dangerous to humans.
Sadly all of that is purely human nature. We look down upon the weak and rebel against / attack those stronger than us.
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thank you
say…
are there any other good light/web novels to read?
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try mushoku tensei or arifureta they both are great
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Merci ^^ .
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I want a pet dragon

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How do I add pictures? o: I’m srti
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Another interesting character appears. Thanks for the chapter.
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Typo/Error @
“It seems that there are now more people in this village that she won’t get along with now.”
“It seems that there are now more people in this village that she won’t get along with.”
Thanks for the Chapter!
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Thanks for the chapter!~ btw who is doing 151?
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Baka-Tsuki says Hatoken registered for it.
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Aye!~ thanks mate
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Chapter 151 PREVIEW – Hatoken
Chapter 152 PREVIEW – Muel
Chapter 153 PREVIEW – ChaosInFlame
This was on the registration page if this is incorrect I am sorry.
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registration can’t be trusted
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152 most likely Yoraikun will do it
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Thank for the update
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Hrm. I don’t really have an opinion on the monster thing. I understand it well enough though I guess. Anyway, thanks for the new chapter. How far have you made it in LMS? I think I left off in volume 14-15….
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only on volume 8…
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Slacker. Get back to reading then. I might read it again later. Maybe start from volume 2 or so and work my way up to what’s current.
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I read volumes 1-20 maybe 4 or 5 times already.
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is bakatsukis page on who is doing the following chapters trustworthy, rarely do I believe people that baka tsuki states is working, bakahou and yoraikun are the large large exceptions
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Muel did half, but didn’t know how to phrase the rest so I am trying to finish it. Chaosinflame (I believe) said he couldn’t do it well and wanted to compare after I did it.
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sorry about it
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only curious, because I haven’t seen any translations from anyone other than either bakahou, yoraikun, kookie and a few times from anon
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Curious about what?
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he reply for the last comment
but instead post a new comment,,
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Thanks for translation!
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Adding tentacles to firo…
I have seen enough hentai to know where this is going.
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it’s for male character right..??
like main character from Re:Monster,,,,
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……Naive, to naive.
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Firo had recovered from the medicine and ran away. Rafatalia is also waiting with sword drawn.
= Firo had recovered from the medicine and ran away. Rafatalia is also waiting with her sword drawn.
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Waiting with “sword drawn” is like saying waiting with “anticipation”. So the grammar isn’t wrong. It’s a matter of opinion or taste basically. I did find it humorous that you liked your own post though.
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weeelll ……. you got to like yourself …….
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