-Waa, Oneechan is so sly, being lovey dovey with master-
-To think, not long ago chibi Raphtalia couldnt drink bitter medicine-
What, why, and how am I doing this: fav.me/d7zdjk4-To think, not long ago chibi Raphtalia couldnt drink bitter medicine-
Index
Chapter 51: pastebin.com/C8k3qEDt
Chapter 52: pastebin.com/0zw1pBs5
Chapter 53: pastebin.com/CjFLqYSe
Chapter 54: pastebin.com/vXY028GG
Chapter 51: The Third Disaster
Today is the day that the old man finishes creating the equipment I ordered.
We arrive when the shop opens.
"Oh, it's the lad. You sure are early."
"I guess. So how is it? Were you able to finish it?"
"Of course. By the way, your pot of food has become a hot topic for some reason. But why it changes to me who cooked it..."
"How would I know. Ask the guy who is spreading the rumour."
"That's impossible......"
The old man brings out our armour from the back of the shop.
Rather than making a barbaric suit by sewing bones to it, the dragon and chimera bones were grounded to a powder to make bone mail buttons. Probably.
It's like Hokuto no Ken clothing Mark 2.
<Ref>tl note: Fist of the north star reference. -ED- Unsure. Temporary adding buttons detail because HnK clothing show two type, button and horn. Doesnt seem to be horn.</ref>
By the way is this called a racing suit or a rider suit?
"Old man, do you want to make me the boss of thieves that badly?"
It may be because originally the materials were meant to be made in to savage tribal armour.
"Huh? What're you saying lad?"
As for wearing this...... despite this being a fantasy world all I can think about is the Showa Era.
For now I might as well test its performance.
"By the way, how is this armour?"
"That was already quite difficult to custom-make, it's as good as Barbarian Armour +1"
"This +1 looks like it's not complete yet. Did you say whether or not there are clothes made from the Dragon skin to go with this?"
Even the design is different.
The front is from Hokuto no Ken, and the lustre from the zombie dragon skin reminds me of rubber.
Only the chest has a pitiful amount of metal to protecting it.
What can I say? It's perfect to ride on a motorcycle with.
Since there is no motorcycle in this would, will I be roaring across the lands on Firo? Stop thinking about!
Barbarian Armour +1?
Defence Up Shock Resistance (Intermediate) Flame Resistance (High) Darkness Resistance (High) HP recovery (Weak) Magic Up (Intermediate)
Enchantment: Automatic Repair <ref> ED: Temp change back to original meaning of repair because restoration bring the meaning of magical restore equipment and heal. If the described funtion appear in future warrant it, I might change back to restoration as TL's wish. </ref>
There are various resistances.
Automatic Repair...... I don't know the efficiency from this alone. I wonder if it will repair itself if it is damaged...
Based on these bonuses alone the performance should be great, though I seem to have to wear these clothes that cannot be called armour.
"What's up lad? Have you seen this armour before?"
"You do know I'm not from this world right? In my world...... the comparison for this would would be clothes you wear while riding Philo Rial or horses."
"In that case, Master wear it and get on Firo!"
Firo stares at me with sparkling eyes.
"Lad. What this little bird Missy just said sounds incredibly obscene."
The old man mutters with a bit of a disgusted look in his eyes.
"Shut up!"
Old man, did you make this armour with thoughts of harassing me?
"What's wrong lad?"
......Should be different. There is no malice.
"W-well. I'll take it."
Raphtalia commented that I looked good dressed like that.
Wearing this outfit around town......I feel isolated.
......It's not even armour, more like clothes. Very sad.
Well, the preparations for the wave have finished without a problem.
Raphtalia's black bruises have recovered completely thanks to the strong holy water used every day.
I heaved a sigh of relief because it was able to be completely cured.
There might still be a scar left. But, I wanted to heal her as soon as possible.
Accessories for Raphtalia and Firo were also completed today.
"Here is the accessories you asked for"
"Yay~!"
"Okay"
"First off, Raphtalia"
I pass Raphtalia a bracelet made of jade.
"Thank you very much"
"The enchantment on that is Magic Up (Small). It will also act as a lightning rod for magic cast on you that lowers your Magic Defence."
"I'll treasure it."
"Is that really all you want? I can seriously make you some nice looking jewellery if you want."
"What are you saying. We can't afford to waste time on looks."
That's right.
It can't be helped if the person herself doesn't want it.
<ref> It also can not be helped when the PTSD-ed lad is too traumatic to recognize his desire to dress up his girl. Very sad.</ref>
"Next, Firo"
I pass Firo hairpin made of amber.
I put emphasis on the shape to make it look like a wing, to match Firo's monster form.
"It has an enchantment for Agility Up (small)" <ref> -ED- change to original meaning of Agility. IF actual operation show that she's more dextrous, I will change back to TL's term of Dexterity</ref>
"Thank you master~"
"I was a little limited by the materials on hand. If you want any changes then endure it for now."
"There are no problems with it. I will use this accessory to its maximum potential."
"Yup! Firo will work hard!"
"I have high hopes"
We take the rest of the time to prepare. I made some arrangements with the kids who volunteered earlier.
Firo has already been briefed about fighting against the wave. At first Firo had a question mark above her head asking about what the wave was, but after a while she understood.
Medicine has been prepared. The carriage.....is broken, and since the new one isn't completed yet, Firo pulled a cart instead.
Anyway, it seems to have become my duty to protect any villages in the vicinity since the other heroes just run off.
Though I am not actually needed to participate, it would be despicable to just abandon people.
00:05
5 Minutes left.
It seems i can sense where we will appear so I let the volunteer soldiers know beforehand.
Change shield to the Chimeric Viper Shield.
00:00
It's time!
A loud sound similar to glass shattering echoes.
The scenery changes instantly.
We scan the neighbourhood calmly.
"This is......"
Yeah. Near the village with that man who was bringing medicine to his mother who was suffering from an illness.
No matter how much they rush the earliest anyone would make it here from the castle town would be a day and a half.
There are red cracks spreading through the sky.
"Hero of the Shield-sama!"
The volunteers who were also summoned run up to me.
As for the other three heroes----.
"Firo! If you're going to kick that spear bastard do it so that he flies towards the cracks. It'll help him get there faster."
"Okay~!"
Firo listens to my order and runs off.
Due to her speed she catches up to the correct party.
"Eh----?"
As soon as the spear bastard looks back he is kicked by Firo.
"""Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaa"""
His whole party was kicked away. It feels good to see that fucking woman also getting blown away.
Though there wasn't much damage since Firo held back.
"Wh-What did you do that for!"
It seems the Spear is trying to say something to us.
I ignore the Spear and glare at the Bow and Sword.
<ref>Tl note: He's not saying any of the hero's names just calling them by their weapons. -ED- Capitalize because I dont sense he trivialize them to the point of that level.</ref>
"Stop being a fool and wasting time!"
"What is up with you right now!?"
"Yeah! We must defeat the enemies spawned from the wave!"
I am amazed at anger of the foolish heroes.
"Listen to me first, you can hunt the enemy afterwards."
I direct the volunteers towards the neighbouring village.
They nodded and ran off towards the village according to my orders.
"Now...... Stop interfering with our work!"
"It's different!"
Itsuki is surprised by my roar and looked at me with bulging eyes.
"Calm down and think about it. Because I cannot receive aid money, I will not fight against the main body of the wave. As far as I am concerned I will be trying to defend the towns and villages within the neighbourhood. Do you guys understand?"
"Yeah"
"You are disqualified as a hero"
"That's right!"
All their followers are taunting me.
"Now you guys. Defeating the enemies who spawn from the waves is your job. I do not know whether or not the wave is stopped if you defeat the boss."
"It is connected to the boss!"
Itsuki seems to have gotten excited and answers.
Such a thing doesn't matter.
"However, besides that we have important work......Do you guys understand?"
"What would that be?"
Ren even you don't understand? I mean you should know since this world resembles a game.
Why don't you understand? To ask that would sound very sarcastic so I'll hold back.
"Do you guys know about the Knights?"
The the heroes close their eyes at my voice.
"They will come later"
I bring out a magic flare and show them.
"The distance from here to the castle town is one and a half days on horse or philo rial. That's too far!.
"Then, what should we do!"
"How did you get this information!?"
I point at the volunteers running towards the village.
"Now that I think about it...... How did you transfer with those people?"
"Seriously? You guys don't even know the Party function......?"
"For companions? I thought we couldn't have that many."
"This is different...... A party leader is nominated and everyone who is within the party is a subordinate, that also makes them all part of the transfer."
Perhaps......these guys. I have more knowledge about the wave compared to them?
"First of all that was confirmation. Now it is confirmed that we can bring help during the waves."
... Nobody says anything.
"Do you guys know of the help and tutorial?"
"Yeah. We have mastered this world."
"Anyway, our top priority is to suppress the wave......so, see ya!"
"Then fighting against the wave for you guys...... is that a game?
"What?"
"What about it?"
"Let's hurry and go!"
My question was disregarded by Itsuki who ran off.
"Motoyasu, do you know the meaning of my question?"
"Well...... Instant dungeon?"
No......
"This is different. Is it a time attack wave?"
Ren......that is also wrong.
"Is it like a guild war? Or a game with large scale battles?"
There was a game in my original world where there was a big event in which the players had only a week to participate. <ref>For example, an EVE online event where players send their assets into battle during that limited time battle.</ref>
As expected, It seems that the only ones who can use the party system are the heroes.
In fact, if the knights were late last wave and if I retreated the damage would be tremendous.
"...Do you understand it completely because you used to run a big guild?"
Since their co-operation is top priority I'll just be subtle about it.
Of course the Heroes who are ace players have to lead the charge.
But, to minimize damage we must co-operate with the residents of this world.
The fact that they don't understand is amusing.
"I managed a team before."
Is Motoyasu's answer.
He glances at Firo's monster form. Well he probably doesn't want to be kicked.
"Then you cannot understand."
"I don't need to."
"Huh!?"
" It will all work out one way or another."
Sigh..... Am I a secretary making sure you do your work?
"I'm not interested in this."
Ren......I'm not good at talking to people about guild warfare since I didn't participate.
His armour is quite cool.
I want to know if this guy is capable of managing a large-scale guild.
"Anyway, this time we need to do our best, and make sure to bring knights next time."
I need to lay a foundation to combat the waves.
Both Ren and Motoyasu run off without hiding their unpleasantness towards me.
Hey, don't spit on the road!
"Anyway. Let's go the village in the neighbourhood too."
"Okay~!"
We got in the cart, and Raphtalia hurried to the village with me.
"Ouch-!"
We arrived at the village just as the wave got there. Everything is covered in shadows, wolves, lizardmen, condors, and some goblins.
These guys remind me of Demi-humans, but all dark and covered with shadows.
Respectively they are called: Dark Condor, Black Wolf, Assault Shadow Goblin, and Shadow Lizardmen.
<ref>tlnote: ゴブリンアサルトシャドウ That is the best name for a goblin ever. - ED- Nah, it's Goblin Rou is the best name ever. Every goblin should strive for that name.</ref>
And there was "Dimensional" added before each of their names.
They are just like ghosts that disappear into shadows when defeated.
It's downright creepy.
These monsters are totally different from the previous wave, is this going to be the case from now on?
At any rate, I'll leave all the troublesome things to those guys.
That is.
"Acha-!"
I hear a strange battle cry from the old woman whom I fed medicine to. She is faring well with a hoe in one hand.
The volunteers are perplexed by this old woman as well.
"Ah, the Saint! Thanks for the medicine! Acha-!"
The old woman bows to me after delivering blow after blow with the hoe to the monster that are rushing forwards.
This old woman is quite strong, there are demon corpses left and right.
"Hey, you come over here and say thanks."
"Uhm right. Thank you very much."
The son of the old woman bows to me too.
"Anyway, for the time being please evacuate and take shelter, these enemies are spawning from the wave."
The volunteers are instructing the villagers to take refuge.
The intervals between more enemies arriving and eliminate the current monster is quite small.
We also join the suppression of the enemy.
"Acha-!"
The old woman casually slaughters the enemies.
Are these really the movements of a person who was about to die a month ago?
"My old strength was returned thanks to the divine blessings of the Saint. Hahaha!"
The old woman glares at her son and he also starts fighting to his fullest but he seems quite shy.
However, he is not as god as his parent. The volunteers are barely able to put up a fight.
No one can compare to the old woman.
"Even though I look like this, back in my prime I was quite a famous adventurer. My level is the same as my age! Acha-!"
"What a reckless grandmother!"
I don't think even a thousand would be a match for her.
While I hold back the enemy, they are massacred by power that is comparable to Firo.
I'm scared that when the battle is over she will run out of battery and drop.
"What did I give that old woman to drink?"
"Who knows......"
Raphtalia watches the grandmother with utter amazement.
I will have to question her son closely later.
Anyway, now is time to treat any injured people.
"It is top priority for those who are injured fall back from the defence line towards the cart."
I perform treatment on injured people while giving instructions.
"Acha! Saint-sama, it seems there's a suspicious one among the invaders."
It seems there is a fairly big Dimensional Shadow Lizardman mixed in. He is about twice the size of the others.
"Raphtalia, Firo, we'll kill that fellow together."
The volunteers will be a burden.
"Okay!"
"Okay~!"
I run towards the big game.
The Dimensional Shadow Lizardman is brandishing a huge black sword.
I run in front of it and hold up my shield.
A loud screeching sound can be heard as sparks scatter.
Snake's Poison Fang (Intermediate) activates and poisons the enemy.
But there is barely any effect. This kind of enemy is a reptile after all.
However, poison is not what I was aiming for.
"Eryaaaaaaaaaaaaa!"
A fearless Raphtalia pierces her sword right in to the abdomen of the Dimensional Shadow Lizardman.
"Deryaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!"
The face of the Dimensional Shadow Lizardman is blown away by a single blow from Firo.
Dimensional Shadow Lizardman falls over and collapses on it's back.
"Amazing......"
One of the volunteers unconsciously lets his thoughts out.
"Good! You guys go around the village and do damage control."
If the grandmother, six volunteers , and some adventurers who live here go protect the village a lot of the damage can be avoided.
There should still be other villages in this neighbourhood. It will be dangerous if we do not go help as soon as possible.
"Use what medicine you need, the ride won't be comfortable. Let's get going."
Some volunteers get into the cart per my instructions.
"Let's go!"
"Roger~!"
Firo pulls the cart that has become heavier, and starts running with her explosive power.
When we arrived at the next village, some volunteers looked to be in pain, but it wasn't particularly bad so I ignored it.
This village seems to have taken a lot more damage than the previous one.
Houses were burnt, and some villagers are injured.
"Hurry go rescue anyone you can!"
"O-Okay!"
While slaughtering demons we were waiting for the wave to end.
"......So slow!"
3 hours have passed since then.
We are barely able to defend the villages in the neighbourhood, but dealing with endless waves of monsters is not very helpful.
The evacuation of villagers was done properly, and the casualties amongst them were minimal.
The refugees were not attacked when spotted because we were here. So our offences and defences continue as is.
It would be too late regardless.
How long are those heroes going to take?
"Hero-sama, leave this place to us. Shouldn't you go support the other Hero-samas?"
The child soldier who greeted me first gave the proposal.
"There is no meaning if I go......"
If I go to help them defeat the boss, they will just complain that I went to steal glory.
"But......"
The volunteers looks exhausted. Fighting for 3 hours against unending enemies will do that to your stamina.
Raphtalia, and Firo are also considerably tired. I am no different.
"Ahahahaha-!"
Firo kicks a Dimensional Assault Shadow Goblin while laughing.
Yup. Firo is still all right. That bird is a massive lump of stamina.
"Will you be fine?"
"Please leave it to me!"
There seems to be some stamina left over.
"Then I'll take you up on your offer. I'm counting on you."
"Okay!'
"Raphtalia, Firo, let's go!"
"Understood."
"Okay~!"
We left the village to the volunteers and adventurers, while we rode towards the boss of the wave on Firo.
Chapter 52: Grow Up
- Black-cladded, iron fan, kimono beauty attack from the sky -
"It should be around here......I think"
"I think so too."
"Yup."
A big wine-red crack spreading from the ground is the foundation of the wave.
One after another monsters crawl out from there.
"Hm?"
There is a fish-like ghost that is pure white, has red eyes, a big wide mouth with fangs, and a brutal countenance.
But, it's lying down.
Did the big game from the waves already die?
It's very ghost-like...... There is a feeling that physical attacks will not work on this demon.
"A fish?"
"What the hell is this......"
"Hmm...... This doesn't look like too difficult of an enemy."
"You think so?"
"Normal attacks won't be effective. Only magic should have an effect."
There is knowledge from net games about requiring magic attacks.
"Then Firo can fight!"
"Huh? Won't a kick not work?"
"Yup. Firo, can also use attack magic?"
"Say that from the beginning!"
"Noo. Kicking is faster than magic."
Sigh...... Firo does not understand how useful magic can be.
Asking the person in question for answers is like trying to grasp clouds.
"Did those guys beat the boss?"
Where are they?
As I look around restlessly there are sounds of clashing metal.
"Over there?"
"You're right. Let's go over there"
Firo also hears it, so we run towards the direction of the sound.
"Rinbu Rei no Kata ・Gyaku Shiki Setsugekka!"
<ref>Tl note: I am not translating the name of attacks, unless you want something like Circular Dance Model Zero ・ Reverse of Sub Zero Flowers.-ED- I do wish you would. Translate old style technique name to Eng is the wrong language,should be Latin, but I know zip about it. roughly Circular Dance Step - Inverse Technique Snow Moon Flower, but I suspect it's something related to either Japanese traditional dance, or Noh drama dance step. Need further information. </ref>
The red-stained sky starts to shine.
When I look up there is a red moon that looks like it was cast by an evil final boss.
Then, something in the form of a person drew a circle through it and then there was a red flash.
"""Guaaaaaaaaa!"""
We arrived as simultaneous screams erupted.
Motoyasu, Ren, and Ituski are trapped within a tornado, the whole group of their companions are collapsed all over the place.
"Guha!"
What on earth happened here?
From what I can tell the enemy fired off a huge magic attack at this place.
No, no, these guys should be considerably high level. They shouldn't have been defeated so easily.
But, what is going on?
Motoyasu was tossed near us.
"Meteor Spear should have hit......"
Ren mutters in response to Motoyasu.
"Meteor Sword should have worked......"
And Itsuki.
"Meteor Bow should have did something......"
<ref>Tlnote: 流星弓,流星剣,流星槍 10/10 naming sense. - ED -
What?
"......Do you guys want to be popular?"
The heroes have all fainted. Well, I think they aren't dead yet.
Meteor...... is that hip?
"Are you their reinforcements?"
After the tornado stops a person appears from the centre.
This fellow is wearing a jet black kimono with silver embroidery, it feels like clothes that are to be worn during a funeral back in my world.
There stood a beautiful girl. Her face in no way inferior to Raphtalia.
Her personality seems to be serious, and her hair is long.
But, something is off. Sometimes, she looks slightly translucent, just like a ghost.
Her weapon is an iron fan. Holding an iron fan with both hands, seems like a dance.
This human shaped woman seems to be victor here.
"The heroes of this world seem to be all bark and no bite, quite a disappointment."
That......human shaped woman declares as she turns around.
"Master~, this person is very strong."
Firo informs me with all the feathers on her body stand on end.
"Yes, I feel a strong pressure here. This strength is far from a normal monster."
Raphtalia also warns me while her tail is standing up.
"Why did you defeat these fools?"
I step on that fucking woman's unconscious face while asking.
"Hmm...... Is that how you treat your companions?"
It seems the woman in the kimono does not like my attitude.
"I apologize, but you can't be any more incorrect about her being my companion."
After trampling her face about 3 more times my anger is a little appeased.
"Doesn't matter, what you are doing is unjust."
"Speaking of unjust, this bitch has done far crueller acts. I have quite a grudge."
"Master is like a villain~"
"Shut up"
"I do not have a just argument for the enemy......"
Raphtalia is a little amazed as she mutters.
The peanut gallery is being annoying.
"Can Firo do that too?"
Firo raises her foot and aims it at Motoyasu.
"Stop it, if you do it he will die."
"Okay~"
The enemy seems a little amazed at our attitude.
"......Although they are not your companions, your actions are not that of a just human's."
"Say whatever you like"
"Well, I lost in this world, but I cannot leave."
The enemy charges with her iron fan.
That's fast!
I raise my shield at once.
Gagin!
Damn......That's very heavy.
Even the zombie dragon did not have so much weight behind it's attacks.
Such a heavy attack from an iron fan, it would seriously be dangerous if Raphtalia or Firo took one of these.
"Raphtalia, Firo! Be careful......She's strong."
"Okay!"
"Sure!"
"I am the Hero of the shield who deciphers and calls forth the power of nature to defend!"
"Fast Guard!"
After I cast support magic on all three of us, the fight begins.
The opponent grasped my intention so she changed locations. We chased.
So that other heroes and their companions would not wake up and interfere.
She probably took down the boss of the wave too.
I receive painful wounds from the iron fan whenever I receive an attack anywhere besides my shield.
Whenever I have some room I cast heal on myself, but this is very intense.
Her attacks are not only quick, they are also extremely strong.
She tried to change her aim to Raphtalia and Firo but I prevent her.
"As if I'd let you!"
So to obstruct her I Hooked her leg. <ref> change from pulled to Hooked because he got technique with that name. </ref>
"Ugh......Release me immediately!"
However, you cannot remove my restraints with something like that.
"Are you the same combat type?......This is more troublesome than those people before."
The enemy remains nonchalant even after being subjected to Snake's Poison Fang (Intermediate).
As for her defence, I had to put that under serious reconsideration after she blocked an attack from Raphtalia and Firo.
In any case, she's strong. In everything.
The fact that the other heroes got defeated is proof enough.
"Master, Watch Firo's magic~"
Firo crosses her left hand over her right, and rushes towards the enemy.
"Here I come~"
For a moment, yes only a moment, Firo turned into a blur.
GeshiGeshiGeshiGeshiGeshi!
A shock that vibrates from impact is felt through the enemy.
"Damn......!"
The enemy has a face full of agony.
"Seriously...... this person is so obstinate. To receive Firo's attack and not fly away."
"Such a heavy attack...... It's strength rival's that of the Hero of the Sword. To kick me that heavily eight times in an instant......"
Eh? You can see Firo's attacks?
"Firo, do it again!"
"Eh......Impossible, My magic power is exhausted and it takes time to prepare."
Was that Firo's sure-kill attack?
"Eat this!"
Raphtalia pierces the opening.
"Naive!"
The iron fan intercept the sword at the last moment.
Bakin!
"Wh-"
Raphtalia's sword broke?
Just how much strength does she have. Originally iron fans can break swords, but that requires complete mastery.
Even though I applied Fast Guard, I am barely able to block with my shield.
And Firo has already used her trump card.
"Damn......"
Rapthalia backs off and pulls out a spare.
Is there any way to win......
"Huff.....Huff......That's quite enough."
No, we may have a chance if this becomes a battle of attrition.
This fellow fought against all 3 other heroes and their companions.
No matter who you are there should still be fatigue.
"I'll end it with this."
The enemy's whole body starts glowing.
That's bad! This is the same attack that took out the those 3
"Raphtalia, Firo!"
The enemy starts to rotate at high speed like a dance.
Raphtalia and Firo hide behind me, although they were just barely able to make it.
"Shield Prison!"
A cage made out of shields and magic surrounds us.
"Rinbu Rei no Kata ・Gyaku Shiki Setsugekka!"
A great storm descends from the iron-fan and starts cutting down my shields.
"Dammit......"
What an incredible attack. No wonder the other heroes got swept up in it, even I am barely able to hold.
"You two, are you okay?"
"Barely"
"It hurts......"
When I look back both of them looked like they've taken considerable damage.
I applied heal ointment onto the wounds.
Because of the ranged cure skill, their wounds were gradually cured.
"Really?......To receive my trump and stand......Your defence is quite something."
The tornado stops, and the enemy appears again.
"I am honoured by your praise."
Though I am quite beat up, we haven't lost yet.
But we have nothing to get us out of this pinch.
"Ei~!"
Firo moves at high speeds and damages the enemy little by little. This will be a long battle.
Whether or not we can win this battle of attrition is doubtful.
What to do......
There is only one move in this circumstance that can reverse the situation.
"Raphtalia"
I catch Raphtalia who falls down.
"What's wrong?"
"Lend me your power......"
It seems Raphtalia guessed what I was going to do.
"Okay. I am Naofumi-sama's sword. Even if you go through hell I will follow."
"......I know"
I believe it.
There is no fear at all that my trust will be betrayed.
But if I lose here, then Raphtalia and Firo will die......
Though I dislike to, I wish with all my heart that I want to protect by all means.
I will absolutely not get consumed by anger. I swear so......
I place my hand on my shield and think.
Shield of Anger!
Growth Up due to stone of the Zombie Dragon.
Ability improvement of the Curse Series, Shield of Anger!
Shield of Anger II
Ability Unsealed......Equipment Bonus: Skill "Change Shield (Attack)" "Iron Maiden"
Special Effect: Self-Burning Curse, Physical Strength Up, Rage of the Dragon, Body Insurgent
<ref>Tl note: 眷属の暴走 If you guys have a better one let me know-ED- Best of mine. Should be Household Insurgent, and I suspect the skill displace consciousness, so change to Body. I THINK that another deeper meaning of the term is Pack's Runaway, to describe this young dragon run away from the pack.</ref>
Then-----
Is this the last memory of the dragon that I absorbed into my shield? A scene is projected.
A part of the chest and the middle of the forehead is pierced by the Hero of the Sword.
The anger felt is far beyond imagination.
I lost to that human. I was able to understand how much of a humiliation it was for the dragon
Grow Up......Like hell!?
The shape of the shield changed from one surrounded by flame to one that resembles a dragon.
Furthermore, in conjunction with the shield, Barbarian Armour +1 also changed.
Is the cause from......The decaying dragon core?
The Rider Suit changes to look like a Jet-Black Dragon.
And as compensation, a black shadow clouds my view......
Chapter 53: Iron Maiden
Red Dragon Flame...... The Shield of Anger II that was changed by a black shadow.
"Uooooooooooooo!"
When I shout the air vibrates, it's as if the world resonated with me.
"What......"
The enemy stops fighting Firo and looks at me with a loss for words.
Just like the first time it is extremely dangerous to hold the Shield of Anger, it is trying to consume my heart.
The shield's anger has increased......Is this the result of my upgrades?
Damn...... My view is warped.
"Naofumi-sama"
Suddenly, I feel a gentle touch.
It is probably Raphtalia.
I.....I will not lose here.
I shake the black shadow off and restore my vision.
And I look the enemy straight in the eye.
"U......Uuaaaa"
What!?
When I look at Firo I feel a strange resonance with her.....The flame from my shield stays on Firo without burning her.
"Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!"
Firo sharpens her eyes like a bird of prey and kicks the enemy.
Is this due to the Dragon Core that was absorbed by the shield?
"W-What is going on. This is even heavier than before......"
The enemy is in dismay due to Firo's attacks
But, I can't tell if Firo is self-aware or not, all I can see in her eyes is violent rage for the enemy.
"What happened."
The enemy approaches and asks.
"Oh, it's my trump card."
I still have my ego.
It's going to be alright. I did not yield to anger because there was someone who will believe in me.
I provoke the enemy despite all the cold sweat.
I also instruct Raphtalia with my eyes to stay away.
"Are you okay?"
"Yeah, I can still restrain it."
I approached the enemy
"Uaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa"
Special Effect: Roar.
It is probably something that increases the vibrations in the air.
"Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!"
In response to my roar, Firo recklessly charges the enemy with me.
"Damn......"
"Don't dodge please!"
"As If I'd do that!"
While the enemy is dealing with Firo using her iron fan, I also enter the fray.
Gagin!
Alright, the attack is lighter compared to when I had the Chimeric Viper Shield.
In this case it is not necessary to hunker down.
The fire from the Curse revolves around me.
According to my anger, the heat increases or decreases.
If I don't keep my anger in check, then the fire's power would be extraordinary.
But, as for the flames, the power of the curse is still in there.
"What!?"
When Firo dived recklessly through my flames she falls to the ground instantly.
Good!
The black flame will take down the enemy.
"But......It's not an attack that I cannot endure."
.....Though she took my flames head on it wasn't fatal.
"Rinbu Yabu No Kata ・ Kikkō wari!"
<ref>Tl note: 「輪舞破ノ型・亀甲割！」 If anyone's got anything better I'm all ears.-Ed- Circular Dance breakstep, noh type,split turtle carapace. The last part make me think it mix in some I-Ching phrase, I think. Also, need further data.</ref>
The Iron Fan was retracted and came piercing towards me. It resembles an arrow.
Dangerous!
I ready my shield with that in mind.
Gatun, a heavy impact, and pain can be felt throughout the body.
My body was damaged through the shield
"Damn......"
"Hey, was I supposed to fall from that attack?......"
It is hard to stay calm from the pain. But if I lose my cool we all die here.
"It was quite a good attack"
That attack was probably meant for penetration, at least that's what it would do in games.
Even if defence is very high, it would be ignored and have no meaning.
There is also the possibility that it will do more damage the higher defence their opponent has.
Is this the weakness of the Hero of the Shield?
This is an old rule of thumb from net games, there are numerous ways to deal with any problem.
I do not know if my knowledge from those games apply to this world, but there are somethings that will always be true.
The enemy's offensive ability is simply too high while the shield is weak.
Next, avoid attacks. It is a common sense against enemies that use instant death attacks.
Finally, need some fire power. The way to overcome absolute offensive ability without dying is the role of a tank.
Until now, I tried to think of reasons that the shield is weak, but none of them really apply.
......I don't understand.
Anyway, I need to concentrate now.
Using Fast Heal I cure myself.
I don't know whether or not the other party can heal, but I won't take any chances.
"I know the weakness of your attacks."
The enemy declares grandly.
"Your only attack is the black flame which is close range. It cannot attack me from a distance. And that also makes your roar useless."
Damn...... It hurts to be analysed
She is quite suitable as a warrior. Her insight is great. It if were someone else, she would not lose.
If someone like her is part of the wave then won't it become a disaster?
"However, once I take out your companions you wont have a chance of winning from a distance!"
<ref> ??? I change it a bit. </ref>
The enemy changes her aim to Firo
"Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!"
"You think I'd let you!?
Damn, it takes too long to catch up since Firo and her are so fast.
Anything......Isn't there anything on hand I can use?
Then it hits me.
Change Shield (Attack) Iron Maiden
<ref>Tl note: Author typo'd here,it's supposed to be チェンジシールド but he wrote チェンジールド ncode.syosetu.com/n3009bk/53/ for confirmation if you want.</ref>
It is the skill that comes with the Shield of Anger.
Doing a last all-or-nothing attack isn't too bad.
I think it was...... Shield Prison -> Change Shield (Attack) -> Iron Maiden.
This is probably a skill that can only be used by consecutively using different skills.
It might be a combination skill.
"Shield Prison"
I use the skill that surrounds the enemy within shields.
"Please don't think I'll be stopped so easily."
However, it is extremely difficult to catch an enemy that moves with this skill.
Damn, this is also dangerous for Firo since they are moving so recklessly.
I don't know if you will receive a fatal injury.
The cage disappears doing nothing and only the cool down time remains.
"Naofumi-sama, did you think of something?"
"Yeah, is there any way you can stop her from moving?"
It would be very dangerous, but it would give me the best chance of catching her within the cage.
"I understand. I'll do my best"
"W-Will you be alright?"
"I'll be fine. I can fight today thanks to Naofumi-sama."
Raphtalia takes a stance with her sword and concentrates.
Her tail is also standing up......Is she going to use magic?
"Match my timing because I'll stop her."
"Yeah!"
After some light appeared from her tail Raphtalia ran towards the enemy.
"Deryaaaaaaaaaaa!"
"To come from the front is truly foolish!"
An arrow of light that is the iron fan is fired towards Raphtalia.
But, Raphtalia dodges it by lowering her posture.
"Deei!"
The enemy was slashed at with the sword.
"You're full of openings!"
Raphtalia resumes her posture but is slashed by the enemy.
Su...... Raphtalia scattered and simmered into the air.
"What!?"
There is a fizzing sound.
Then, Raphtalia appears from behind the enemy and knocks her down.
"Now!"
"Got it!"
I respond to Raphtalia's instructions. Firo has already moved away since she can tell I am about to use a skill.
It seems she can be manipulated by the Shield of Anger.
"Shield Prison!"
"What--"
The enemy is caged by shields.
The cage seems to break at any moment due to her attacks.
Not happening. I will not let the chance that Raphtalia made go to waste.
"Change Shield (Attack)"
I shout the name of the skill.
The shields that are available to be changed appears.
The shield which I chose is the Bee Needle Shield!
"--!"
The shields change and the inside is attacked.
An impact spreads throughout the cage.
Iron Maiden!
When I was about to shout the name of the skill, a sentence appears in my head.
"The foolish criminal will feel with their whole body the embrace of virgin iron in a single blow. Release a cry full of painful agony that will not be heard!!"
"Iron Maiden!"
A huge iron tortue device known as the iron maiden appears as I chant and wraps around the cage.
"------------!"
The cage of shield breaks and is confined by the iron maiden and pieced, not even the cry is let heard!
At the same time my Sp hits 0.
Th-this skill, does it use all of it's caster's SP as the sacrifice?
And the effect time of the Iron Maiden disappears.
"Gufu--"
With her whole body penetrated the enemy glares at me while breathing heavily.
"I am very dissatisfied......But I have no choice but to withdraw for today......"
You can still stand after receiving such a skill?
"You think I'll let you escape!?"
"Ha!"
The enemy starts running towards the crack in the sky. When I look at Firo she doesn't seem to want to chase.
It seems Roar is necessary to order Firo to charge recklessly, but I cannot use it because I have no more SP.
We almost beat her.
"My name is Glass..... You, what is your name?"
<ref> Gurasu,which is either glass or grass, or a western name Grace. A temp name,might be editted later, because I don think this is correct.</ref>
Before she entered the crack she turned around and pointed at me.
"Is it necessary for me to respond?"
"No it is not. But I want to remember the person who cornered me like this. That's it."
"As expected of a warrior, though there are a lot of things I want to know."
"Then, let me give the person who has the shield one piece of information."
What? What are you saying?
"It is a big mistake to think of me as a mere disaster. But, it is not I who will win, It is the one beyond the boundary."
Hm.....This information is surely important.
I know nothing about what kind of thing a wave is.
Glass..... It is necessary to know the meaning of her words, but also about the meaning of the waves.
At least the enemy is an intellectual living entity.
I have been too obsessed with that Bitch Princess and Trash King.
The true enemy that we Heroes fight are these fellows from the wave.
Hm.....It seems I have enemies behind and in front of me......
"Understood. Thanks for the information, My name is Iwatani Naofumi."
"Naofumi...... I'll remember it!"
When Glass declares that and enters the crack it starts to disappear.
Shortly after it vanishes.
I immediately change Shield of Anger 2 to another shield.
Although that shield gives me a temporary Power Up I cannot use it for too long.
"Haah......"
"We did it."
"I guess."
"Funyaa...... Did something happen?"
Raphtalia just catches up to me as I turn around, and Firo falls to the ground in exhaustion.
"Was the wave settled somehow?"
"I think so"
"Firo is tired......"
"Is that so. Let's ignore the other heroes and go clean up."
Thus, the third wave in this world ended.
Chapter 54: Farewell
We returned to where the boss died to check up on those heroes who have fainted with volunteers and villagers.
So unnecessary.....
Well I had to return to get materials from the wave for my shield to abosrb, since the Assault Shadow Goblin and Shadow Lizardmen were only shadows they could not be absorbed.
No, I have a feeling that if i make a lump of shadows and compress it I should be able to absorb it.
Shadow Shield
Ability Unsealed......Equipment Bonus: Darkness Resistance (Small)
The other guys are omitted because the only equipment bonus they provided was stat-up.
(Tl note: It's not because I'm lazy he just says 他の奴等は全部ステータスアップ系の装備ボーナスしかないので省略する。)
The big ghost-like fish that the other Heroes defeated is quite desirable.
"Aan~"
"Don't eat it."
Because Firo was about to eat the head I ordered her to stop.
As for why this bird went berserk, the cause is still unknown.
My speculation is that it should be due to the dragon core that this fellow carelessly ate.
"But......"
When I was about to pick it up my hand fell through and onto the ground, it was quite surprising.
"How did you pick it up?"
"I used wind magic on my hand"
"Hah......"
I can't even touch it barehanded,this sure is quite the strange fish.
I asked the volunteer soldiers to bring the other heroes here, It seems their exclusive weapons are necessary.
Since one of them possess a weapon with a cheap attribute that is useful, I'll have to borrow it.
According to Firo, the item itself has to have magic imbued.
My shield absorbs a part of the head.
Soul Eater Shield
Ability Unsealed......Equipment Bonus: Skill "Second Shield" Soul Resistance (Intermediate) Mind Attack Resistance (Intermediate) SP Up
Special effect: Soul Devour Sp recovery (Weak)
Even though the demon head was dismantled the name did not disappear so it doesn't really matter.
I absorb another part but there is no change either.
However, I am curious as to what the Second Shield skill does. As for soul resistance......It is probably resistance against attacks of this type.
the name Soul Devour makes me slightly anxious. It seems I can eat souls; it's quite unpleasant.
The shape of my shield changes slowly. The design seemed to be based off on this demon's head since it is attached to my shield.
...... Its defence is greater than the Chimeric Viper Shield.
It seems Soul Devour is a skill that is exclusive to this shield.
So I reach out my hand.
When I do so I am unable to touch the flesh of the soul eater.
But it still feels different somehow.
Good.
I don't want anything that will consume souls, I don't have such a hobby.
It's probably a counter effect. It will probably just absorb the enemy's SP.
Now then, what will the skill Second Shield do?
I'll experiment.
"Second Shield!"
Air Strike Shield -> Second Shield
An icon appears.
"Air Strike Shield!"
After I confirm the Air Strike Shield appearing I once again call out
"Second Shield!"
......Another shield appears.
I see. It seems I'll be able to add another shield on top of Air Strike Shield within it's effect duration.
This will have various uses, but the performance of the second shield may be different.
I pay more attention to the remains of the Soul Eater.
"I want to absorb the rest, but then those annoying fellows won't shut up about it......
They probably won't shut up.
This is troubling since there are beings stronger than the heroes who are already the strongest in this world.
If those three are this weak, even if I become strong I won't be able to take it easy.
Sigh...... Should I just leave?
"Master, can Firo have the rest?"
The bird is slobbering everywhere while being noisy.
"Can't be helped......"
I cut the area from the back bone to the tail and give it to Firo.
Who ate it it one gulp.
"This texture is like a slime~"
"Wait a minute bird. When did we encounter slimes?"
"Uhmm you see~"
I'll omit the details and abbreviate.
As a result I was angry.
In the meaning that I didn't get to absorb any by my shield.
<ref> It mean that hungry bird encounter them on the move and eat them without mentioning to Naofumi. Bad Glutton!</ref>
"Alright, let's help out with the reconstruction of the village."
Along with the volunteers we started helping out around the village, by processing demon corpses and reconstructing any damaged buildings.
Still, I cannot help everyone. So my top priority became making meals and treating injuries.
"Okay!"
The volunteers obediently did what I asked without question.
It seems I don't need to doubt them anymore.
One night passed after the long fight, it seems the knights have finally arrived.
Along with the volunteers I was summoned by an angry knight leader.
"Bastard! Who gave you permission to selfishly take my soldiers?"
"This isn't the Hero-sama's responsibility! we were the ones who wanted to help and borrow his power."
"What? You lot call yourselves knights of Merlot Mark? By siding with the Shield bastard?"
"You know...... this is quite the disgraceful scene. If you have a problem with our behaviour just get rid of us, right?"
The volunteers protected me by frankly expressing their opinions.
According to the stories I head, the upper echelon of the knights had a meeting after they found out that the volunteers wanted to help a Hero.
"I think that if these guys weren't here there would be much more damage."
The villagers who heard what I said also nod.
"The other heroes and their companions were brought to that building to rest after they were defeated by the formidable enemy who appeared during the wave."
Though they weren't asked to, the villagers take care of the Heroes and their companions.
Thanks to the prescribed medicine, they will have a complete recovery in a few days.
Due to the fast recovery they regained consciousness today.
"Hurry up carry out Hero-sama and their companions, send them to the Treatment Institute immediately!"
"Hey...... They are going to be fine. Priority goes to the villagers and others who are severely injured."
"The Heroes are our top Priority, for this world and our country."
What an arrogant answer......
Well, it seems their problem is that I prioritized the treatment of villagers.
"Whatever. Go away, I'm busy."
"Wait, Shield"
The knight leader calls for my to stop, so I turn around and ask for the circumstances.
"What is it this time......"
"You need to give a report, so come to the castle."
"No thanks, that place stinks."
"I'm telling you to come!"
Do you have the authority? Even though this is meaningless why does it still have to be prioritized.
The volunteers lower their heads and look down, but I just ignore it and turn around.
"Hero of the Shield-sama I beg you, please go......"
......Oh, this guy obeyed my instructions and acted properly.
I cannot coldly refuse,though it is also necessary to go collect my metal wagon from the old man.
"Hah......"
I look back while scratching my head.
"Fine. I'll go. But I'll only meet this guy once."
"Thank you very much!"
I nodded to the volunteers who expressed his thanks.
This, we went straight to the castle.
Next day.
We arrive at the castle town and enter the castle.
"The shield's companions have to wait in another room."
"Why am I the only one that goes?"
Why is this guy acting so overbearing?
"Hey, can I leave yet?"
This is going to be a giant waste of time.
"Please don't go. There are various things that you must hear."
"I would have liked to talk about them before coming here."
The process of how the other heroes got smashed and how we defeated the enemy was already explained.
It seems one of the volunteers confirmed what I said since he happened to see it.
In any case, if the trash king tries to force something on me I'll just run away.
Due to Raphtalia and Firo I will not be easily caught.
"Quiet! You are in the King's presence!"
I was guided to the throne and the trash king greeted me with a grim expression.
It seems he already heard the story. He seems to be irritated.
"Although it is regrettable, thanks to the shield the wave was defeated. Though I don't believe it."
"Is that any way to thank a person?"
"Insolence!......Well, it's fine. I only want to ask one thing. Though I'm sure you're lying."
"......What do you want"
It is a little annoying that he believes everything I say to be false.
"Shield, how did you outwit the other heroes and steal their strength? You have an obligation to speak, though I don't believe it. Now speak. Though I know you're lying."
......So it's about that. The trash king is concerned that the other heroes are weaker than me.
Hah. I am so disgusted that I can't even talk.
Honestly, Glass beat the other heroes up.
Even though the Heroes outnumbered her they still lost.
Did I only win due to compatibility and the fact that the other party was worn out? Or were the other heroes weak and not even exhaust her.
I should look around that vicinity when I'm free.
But, what to do here.
Alright.
I showed a radiant smile to the trash and gave him a thumbs down.
"Prostrate yourself if you want to find out."
"What?"
All that's on the trash king's face is a dumbfounded expression.
That's a very interesting face. I want a picture.
"Did you not hear me? It seems Trash has poor hearing. I told you to rub your head on the ground if you want to know."
"Yo-Yo-Yo"
"What's wrong? You sound like a screeching monkey. Oh I see, the Trash king of this country is indeed lower than a monkey. Though I would rather be talking to a monkey."
The Trash king's face is instantly dyed-red, and stares at me like I'm responsible for the murder of his parents.
Ah, this feels pretty good.
"You bastard----------------------!"
The cry of the trash king echoes throughout the castle.
Enemy from the wave in front, and trash king in the back.
But, I do not intend to be defeated by either.
And in this way I parted with the trash king.
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