Death March to a parallel world rhapsody. Death March to a parallel world rhapsody Light novel Death march in a parallel world
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Typical Japanese novel op, relaxed, moralist MC (hypocritical considering he knows the dark sides of this world), not recommended for those who want action every chapter (but still has some). Very lighthearted read and adorable characters, perfect for weak-hearted, emotional people hahaha. Slow paced story but has fast quality translation to make up (still good story even if translation speed dropped). 5/5 because of tama and pochi. Nanodesu ~~ ... more >>
I just wish they start getting traveling soon or something like very surprising plot twist that you "ll get your jaw dropped (foreshadowing is so shallow that the guess comments in translation site mostly comes true) because its getting boring lately (as of volume 13)
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Not sure how this novel is rated high, the story is slowly paced. The worst part of the story is the hypocritical MC. One example is: After annihilating a bunch of enemies, he has a problem killing one demon because he is against using violence. Since he did not kill said demon, the demon ended killing several more magicians and soldiers. The MC was at over 300 while the demon was LV 60ish, and the knights and magicians under LV 30. The demon could not hurt the MC, and the MC was self-regenerating HP the whole time, yet he was afraid.
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The MC is your typical Japanese beta OP character.< November 4, 2016 Status: v15c20 It makes me wonder how people even rate this novel 1/5; you simply don "t get it. With all of hot-blooded novels in my reading list, I need novels with relaxing story; novels with the purpose of simply being read and enjoyable, and not to be burdened with expectation of intricate plots, awesome character developments, etc. And you can say this novel has done its job brilliantly. Almost no plot, only your relaxing slice of life stories (killing Demon Lords, destroying armies of aliens, wooing an Elven miko, etc). Our God ★ Satou will show you ... more >> the true path of life; what an overpowered transported-into-another-world MC should strive to do. now that tl; dr rants has ended, I "ll tell you some important points about this novel. First, this story actually DOES HAVE plot; you simply don "t notice it. The majority of side stories ARE IMPORTANT and RELATED to the main story; even a seemingly unimportant side story about a boy and girl playing around in the park is a spoiler if you notice it. The author is a b-tch, he tends to put important clues on side stories you will forgot in the future. Please be aware that Satou "s followers are lurking on the comment section (Disqus chat), and they sometimes provide an explanation or background story of the said chapter. Status: v13c38 I actually went into this novel liking it (not loving, but liking) but I eventually grew bored of it. Satou is just too boring of a character, there have been robot characters that I can relate with easier than this guy. For an OP guy (ridiculously OP, like Xianxia OP, he "s somewhere between gods and demon lords) he does alot of complaining how he doesn" t want to become a noble and doesn "t want fame but he then lets the current of events carry him and / or be used by others over ... more >> and over again. For example, when he finally becomes a Viscount, he complains how he never wanted this much status, but does he ever think of telling the king that he doesn "t want to deal with this nonsense and go elsewhere? Nope. He just doesn" t have a will of his own. The MC also expresses little in the way of emotions (kind of like Tatsuya from Mahouka except that this MC has no reason to be like that), has no ambitions other than marrying an elf princess, and is able to win over the most calculating and uncooperative nobles with the power of ... his cooking. I know that the nobles in many LNs are idiots but this series just takes it to the next level. There "s also too much wish fulfillment in this series. As time passes he effortlessly expands his harem and while not all of them are bad characters, with there being over a dozen harem candidates most of them are poorly developed (IMO, harems larger than 5-6 women are doomed to have this problem ... High School DxD with 8 women is the one exception that comes to mind, but a dozen? Not if you care about well-developed characters), and it feels like they have nothing better to do than spend many volumes waiting for Satou to change his mind even though many of them are higher nobles and should have other suitors. And, as if the author can "t help but spoon-feed everything to Satou said elf princess will in a later volume tell Satou that he needs to make a harem before she can marry him since his awesome genes must be passed down in quantity and humans can "t reproduce with elves. The MC is an absolute passive beta who wants nothing, but the author wants to shower him with everything so he forces everything onto him from titles to harems with the most ridiculous of justifications. And if you ever want to feel any sense of urgency, even if it "s only for 2 seconds, then you can bet it" s not going to happen in this series. Whether it "s monsters, bandits, women, or conniving nobles, nothing ever goes wrong when Satou is on the job. He doesn" t even have any enemies in the kingdom! None! Satou combines the worst traits of the stereotypical Japanese salaryman and shounen hero with none, NONE of their good traits ... and yet everything works out hunky-dory for him. The good parts that got this series a 2 instead of a 1 is that underneath all the otaku fantasies lies a well-made world and some of the characters are decent when they "re not fawning over Satou or having foodgasms. The current translator also does an exceptional job at translating which is a benefit that not every series out there getting translated has these days.< October 10, 2016 Status: v15c10 Re-Read it a lot of times when I "m bored or something. It" s soft, easy pace adventure novel. And because the MC is sooo f ** king OP it became a low tension story which is, for me a nice thing to read when I "m feeling down. I know the MC sometimes gets on your nerves because of hiding his abilities to the world. But Satou is just Satou, you can "t do what you don" t want to do. You can "t go loud and save the world and every individual of suffering just because ... more >> you have the power. Well, at the least he does the saving on arms reach. And regarding about the technicalities and stuff, I don "t know, It" s Another World after all, common sense doesn "t work and im just going to take what the author is going to feed. And just because you read a much more good novel packed with savvy actions, buffed up personalities and glamor doesn "t mean you can belittle this novel, it" s just not your cup of tea. But for me I read this novel for my one and only Pochi ~, I read for Pochi, I live for Pochi and I "ll die for Pochi. Because Pochi is justice ~! October 10, 2016 Status: v16c17 A slice of life and comedy novel that does its job extremely well. A perfect blend of light-heartedness, a bit of thrill, fluffiness, cutesies, and absurd commonsense-breaking events. The jokes never get old. There are times that you just take some paragraphs or sentences in face value, until you realize what it means and end up with your face in your palm. "I gaze at the fountain of blue light gushing out from a black disk." these words were thrown out casually, but then you realized he "s in outerspace and watching a quasar. The adventure is done well like a detailed RPG game where each country, cities, or any other places have its own uniqueness, story, and events. The mix of adventure and slice of life is done extremely well that it made the novel entertaining all throughout the hundreds of chapters. The characters have their own uniqueness, although they follow some stereotype japanese tropes, at least it "s mostly the good ones. Some people might complain about the MC being too strong in later chapters, but please understand that it is a slice of life. But his strength is not without story and struggle, even when he became overpowered, the world-building and storytelling didn "t suffer as far as a slice of life novel could go. I "ve seen the low rating reviews from other people and from what I can clearly see, they made a review without understanding the story. This novel has an ironically fairly slow start despite him having absurdly high level in few chapters. There" s this very important thing in this novel called build-up which is missing from other isekai novels that goes straight to action. Overall it is a great light-hearted and relaxing novel to read. I recommend this to people who are tired of too much drama or unending cycle of senseless brutality from other fantasy novels, those who just want to relax and have a good laugh. Ichiro Suzuki, who will be discussed in the manga Death March to the Rhapsody of a Parallel World, works as a programmer and spends a lot of time at the computer. But not only on work issues Ichiro sit down at the monitor, but also to have fun in a new online game. True, this time everything will turn into unexpected consequences for our hero, which will completely change his whole life. Suddenly, Ichiro finds himself in the game world and becomes a 15-year-old boy named Sato. At first he takes everything for a dream, but imminent events will make it clear that all this is reality. From now on, Ichiro (or Sato) will have to get used to the role of a valiant hero who fights in this wonderful world with various monsters and creatures. Sato turned out to be that strong man. He possesses powerful magic, which in the first battle helps him to deal with a whole crowd of opponents. After the battle, the hero realizes that his level has become higher, and this is a reason for joy. But he did not rejoice for long, as he learned that this world could soon perish due to the coming of the Demon King. Well, and, as expected, only our powerful wizard is able to stand in the way of the hellish armies and save this reality from destruction.rated it
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When I approached the gate, a soldier appeared and said something.
A long-awaited conversation in an unfamiliar language!
> Skill [Shiga Language] Learned
I love the easy mode!
God has not forgotten about me !!
I quickly opened the menu and enthusiastically invested 10 skill points to activate Shiga's language skill.
"What's the matter kid? Do you have a stomach ache?"
Bearded soldier, follow etiquette. Calling a person close to thirty "baby", I think, is not polite ... But for sure, outwardly I am 15 years old.
"Good morning. No, I'm fine."
I answered friendly with a smile, hallmark any Japanese. Even if the interlocutor is a grown man, he is still a man. Plus, smiling is free.
As we talked, the gate slowly opened behind us.
"Kid, show me your ID, if you don't have one, then by law you are taxed at 1 copper."
Wait, dream IDs?
I was about to show my driver's license, but realizing that trouble might start, I stopped.
"Sorry, I have no ID."
I answered honestly. If they refuse to enter, I will enter in secret anyway, and if they notice me, I will run away. I really do act selfishly in my sleep. Yes, sleep! This is all a dream!
"Have you lost it? We can make you a new one, but the cost will be 1 silver. Do you agree?"
Wait, wait, can you just make a new one? I kind of had some Shiga silver coins, if I remember correctly.
"Please make me a new one. My horse got scared by the sudden rumbling and ran away with all my luggage 8 days ago. If I didn't have jerky in my pocket and I didn't find some spring water on the way here, I would be already dead! "
To be honest, I'm a good liar. Looks like I have a talent for all sorts of scams.
And as if in response to an internal monologue:
> Skill [Justification] Learned
> Skill [Cheating] Learned
> Skill [Negotiation] Learned
Skills that were easily acquired!"Come here kid." The soldier uncle beckoned me to the guardhouse near the gate. And after all the effort to justify, he just ignored it. His ignorance power is too high.
"Just to be on the safe side, you're not some wanted criminal, are you?""Of course not." I am an ordinary city dweller, not associated with crime.
"Then place your hands on this Yamato stone and say your name."
My uncle led me to a 20 "wide LCD screen inside the building. And where in Yamato can this Yamato take me? Really into space?<прим. тут отсылка, как я думаю, к государству Ямато и к Космическому короблю Ямато, в общем, гугл вам в помощь)>
By name, I mean the name of the character, probably .."Sato" After I spoke the name of my character, the stone began to glow faintly with blue light and words appeared on it. The words were in the same language as the landmark near the village. But now, thanks to the skill of the Shiga language, I can read what is written there. I want skill Of English language!
"Kid, you can get your hands off now."
The stone was written: [Race: Human], [Level: 1], [Class: Commoner], [Affiliation: No], [Occupation: No], [Title: No], [Skills: No], [Awards and Punishments: No].
Is the level written differently?
As I stood puzzled, the soldier's uncle neatly transferred what was written on paper with a pen and stamped using his ring where his name was [Confirmed: Vassal of Count Seryu, Knight of Soun].
"Hold it and don't lose it next time."
He gave me the document, and in return I gave 1 silver and 1 large copper coin from my pocket.
"Do you keep your money in your pocket? You're not careful. Keep your ID in a safe place."
"And don't forget, you are only allowed to stay in the city for 10 days. If you want to stay longer, then contact here or the security in the city hall. Anywhere else, you will be asked for 3 copper."
"If you are caught with an expired permit during a homeless raid, the fine will be 1 silver. If you cannot pay, you will be sold into slavery."
He explained clearly, as if he was always telling everyone this. I will try not to forget. It will be harsh to become a slave from a vagabond. I wonder if the raid on the homeless is the same as it was in the Edo period?
"Thanks a lot."
"Yes, and you can always contact the guard if you have any problems and don't worry about paying."
I've heard something good. Thank you, Knight Soun.
I left the guard post after politely saying goodbye.
I spent a long time inside the post and now the main road in front of the gate looks busy and exotic.
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Between the gate and the city itself there was a semicircular space with a radius of 20m, either to avoid traffic jams, or in cases of hostilities.
The document was made of paper similar to Japanese, and the surrounding buildings were Western style .. is that the limit of my imagination?
I put it inside my pocket. Of course, I immediately put it in the favorites folder inside my pocket.
Let's look for a change of clothes. Although I wash it, it is not convenient to walk in the same set.
"I want to wash myself before I change."
I tried to find a bath attendant, but I couldn't. Either I'm looking for the wrong name, or there is no bath here. If the latter, then I will have to order later hot water and wash in a room at an inn.
"Hey, you are there! If you have not yet decided which inn to go to, then go to ours! I will serve you ..""Wh-what? .." "It's okay, it's cheaper here than in everyone else .. although no, but we have delicious food and clean beds!"
When I was thinking about how to wash myself, someone pulled my hand. The energetic girl hugged my hand and pulled me along. She probably called out. This scene reminded me of festivals in Japan.
I was dragged into a bar-like establishment while enjoying the soft feel on my arm. Since I had just entered from the street, the room was dim.
"Mom, mom! I brought a client to us."
Due to the respect for softness that has been transferred to my hand, I decided to stay here. Yes, softness is everything!
"This is the first visitor since the stars fell .. Hmm? He has no luggage, are you sure he's a customer?"
A woman with a large physique appeared behind the bar. Despite her figure, she had a beautiful face and she looked about 30 years old. Sorry for thinking at first that you are old.
But still, even if they are so beautiful, why are these mother and daughter overweight? Drop 10, no 20 kilos and you'll be my type.
Although, if a woman is married, then the romance will only make everyone unhappy.
"Because of, uh, a starburst? My horse ran off with my luggage when it heard the crash .. Luckily, my wallet was with me and I somehow made it to town."
"What a misfortune. A room for the night here costs 1 large copper, if you do not mind sleeping with other visitors in a large room, then you will have 2 copper. One portion of food per stay is served behind this bar."
Okay, I don't know the market value of the Big Copper and Silver Coin, so let's find out by paying in 10 days.
The hostess has skills in counting and cleaning, so she shouldn't be wrong.
"Then I'll pay for 10 days, please."
"Great, you just got 2 silver ones."
I got 2 silver coins and handed them over to the mistress.
It looks like 1 silver is worth 5 large coppers. I don't think she cheated me.
"Mistress, can I have my portion of food right now? And if possible, a light meal."
"If you don't mind oatmeal, black bread, or vegetables, then I can serve them right now. And I'm sorry, but there was no meat on the market, so I'm sorry."
"Then black bread and stews, please."
"Okay, I'll get everything ready quickly, and you sit and wait here. Martha, write the name of our guest in the guest book."
The hostess went, it seems to me, to the kitchen, and in her place, a barker girl appeared, who looks like girls from historical dramas with a notebook tied with a rope. Martha-chan is losing.
She's cute, but she looks like a high school student. Too young for me.
"So ~ s, I'm writing it down, can you tell me your name?"
"Sato."
"Okay Sato. Your occupation and age please."
I almost said the 29 year old programmer. By status, I must be 15 years old.
"Small Trader, 15 years old."
Martha-chan fills in the notebook smoothly. The yellow papers used are similar to those used in Japanese calligraphy.
When Martha tried to chat, after filling out the guest book, the hostess came back and told her to clean up the 2nd floor.
Crystal clear stew with consomme-like soup, cabbage and carrot-like vegetable, all as I ordered earlier and no meat. It turned out tastier than I expected. She also gave me 3 slices of black bread, about 2 cm thick. They are a little harsher than I thought, about as tough as senbei. Everything looks very appetizing. I eat full of curiosity. The food served looks like it's full of strange effects.
Feeling the satisfaction of eating after such a long time, I paid for it with 1 copper coin. This is usually included in the prepayment.
If you think about it, Martha and the hostess were talking borrowed words like `service 'and` porridge', but when I watched their lips move, I realized they were saying different words. Interestingly, these are synonymous words from the Shiga language.
> Skill [Lip Reading] Learned
Oh, I can become a spy or a detective. Though, "Mistress-san, I wanted to buy some groceries and a change of clothes, you know any good places?"
Although I know the location of the shops on the map, there are too many of them, I do not want to go around them all.
"If you want clothes made of high quality materials, then a tailor in the city center will be the best. If something in between, then in the east, and if you want to buy cheap, then in the west. If you have a lot of money, then go to the shop tailor for inner wall, but you need gold coins. The usual good shops are usually open next to a clothing store, so choose where to spend. "
"Thank you very much. I will go to the tailor on the east street. This seems to take a while."
"Well, although there are Siana (I have no idea who it is) in the east, and be careful of pickpockets. There are sometimes migrants from the west working there."
"Yes, I'll be careful."
I left the inn, thanking the hostess for the advice.
I began to doubt that this was a dream. But I will try!
1-6. Marketplace, Princess and Slave Trader.
Sato with you. Actually Suzuki, but I'm Sato. Is this a dream? Please tell me this is a dream, Johnny.
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I got a little worried when I started to go around shops in the territory of the count of the city of Seryu. They were a short walk east of Martha's mother's inn. Come to think of it, I don’t know what it’s called, the map says the Mondzen Inn; so this is how it is?
Immediately after I walked to the row of grocery stalls, I smelled something delicious.
Oh, isn't that the smell of soy sauce?
Okonomiyaki and pancakes cooked on an iron plate. It seems to serve as a seasoning soy sauce... As I thought, this is indeed a dream. It can't be that soy sauce exists in fantasy!
Even though I recently ate, I bought one."Yes, delicious." I would like the pork cutlet sauce, not the soy sauce. In another shop, it seems, they are fried something like croquettes. What a high food culture for fantasy!
I went to different shops to try different products.
"How much is 3 servings of gabo worth?"
"2 Penny."
"Expensive, maybe for 1 penny?"
"Young woman, if I continue like this, I will eat nothing, how about 2 pennies for 4 servings?"
"Give me 5 for 2."
"It can't be helped. Because of your beauty, I agree."
I overheard an interesting conversation between a woman and a grocery store owner. The basics of bargaining right? Since I'm used to just buying for as much as it says on the price tag, it seems complicated.
> Skill [Eavesdropping] Learned
"Is there anything I can help you, young man?"
From their conversation it became clear to me that Gabo costs about 0.4-0.5 pennies. Since this merchant has the skill of counting, he should be able to calculate the minimum cost.
"I want to buy 2 Gabo for 1 penny, okay?"
"You just heard our conversation, didn't you? Great. You, young man, have the skill of counting too, right? You are very good for such a young age."
After all, this is a simple calculation in your head.
I got 2 gabo fruits for 1 penny. Gabo looks like a red, pumpkin-like fruit, about the size of a fist. By the way, the penny-copper yellowish coin of oblong shape, weighing about 1 gram, with a high amount of impurities.
> Skill [Pricing] Learned
> Skill [Bargaining] Learned
But I didn't bargain.
Or is it because I've seen a woman trade before?
Thinking what to do with the Gabo fruit, I looked around. There are dozens of half-tatami-sized benches all over the place. And around them it was very lively.
By looking around the shops, I raised the [Price Determination], [Bargaining], [Counting], [Negotiation] and [Fraud] skills to the maximum level.
After walking around for 10 minutes, I finally found my target.
I selected a large shoulder bag from the shop. Thanks to the skill of determining the price, the price for the bag was immediately displayed. Comfortable.
I seem to be hated if I buy it at the price shown. I realized this after walking through three shops. I could buy a bag for half the market price if I try to bargain 3-4 times ... but honestly, it's exhausting.
My trophies from the shops ... [Large Shoulder Bag], [Slightly Stylish Bag], [Hand Towels Various Sizes and Handkerchief]. The towel is just two pieces of clothing put together, I'm not happy.
Besides, even if I don't know how to sew,,,, [Sewing Scissors], [Cotton Fabric], in general, a lot of things. Since I have a repository, there won't be problems even if I don't use most of the stuff later.
It all took 4 silver coins. Suddenly, clothes were more expensive than groceries.
I think it is unnecessary to say that the shoulder bag I bought is a dummy. I will put the purchased items in my bag and send them immediately to the storage without being noticed. And so that the bag does not seem empty, I put some ordinary clothes inside.
I also wanted to buy some robes or raincoats, but there were only worn or cheap ones for sale, so I changed my mind.
Oh yes, I want to check if the heat is retained inside the storage. I bought some very hot dish and put it inside.
Shopping is fun ~
"Now, what else do I want?"
In front of some of the shops, chairs were lined up, on which many old people sat and drank alcohol in the morning.
"Drink in the afternoon .. Oh yes, the dishes!"
It seems like it was on sale in one of the shops that I visited earlier.
Right, shoes! I forgot about the shoes.
I want myself a diary for reminders. Inside the [Exchange] tab in the menu, there is a field for reminders, I will write a shopping list there.
I found the reason why I was level 1 when entering the city. This happened when I opened the Exchange tab. The status written on the document was the same as in this tab. I can select an upper limit for each characteristic from the dropdown list. Even skill names and titles can be selected as [None].
I can give out any false information ..
I bought a pair of heavy travel footwear, a robe that fit the footwear, and sandals.
I was thinking about buying everything since I have storage, but I could not find shoes with suitable size... I'll just order later from the shoemaker on the main street.
Hungry after the second lap, I noticed a shop selling what looks like ramen and went there. Although the noodles are different, they are indeed ramen.
In another shop, flour, strung on a stick, covered with some kind of miso-like substance, was baked. It all looked somehow not very good, but it was delicious.
I also bought cups, pots, dishes that caught my attention, I bought everything. Also a kitchen knife, a hot pot and a frying pan. For some reason there was cutting boards, or don't people use them here?
I accidentally bought a bathtub made of metal. As you might expect, the tub is too big to fit in a bag, so I calmly moved it to an alley and put it in storage. And since it would look unnatural if I went back to the east road, I decided to go to the main street.
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The east street was packed with shops, making the street narrow. Here, the main street is about 6 meters wide, and horse teams and carts pushed by people scurry back and forth along it.
This and the street before, are different from what I imagined in fantasy. The streets are very clean, there are no bodies of dead animals lying here and there. And there is not a single bum on the street.
There are not many shops, unlike the eastern street, there are more shops here instead. There are many people walking along the street in good clothes.
"Are collars popular here?"
All people pulling carts wear a collar. When I tried to understand why, it turned out that they were slaves. Strange, but for some reason, all slaves wear collars.
A carriage entering from the city center reduced its speed to the speed of pedestrians.
The carriage passed in front of me. There were about 10 female slaves inside it.
My eyes spotted one of them. A girl who could be called Yamato Nadeshiko with black hair and black eyes. She seems to have been on a long journey. Since most of the people here look like northern Europeans, this is probably the first time I've seen an Asian face.
The girl's eyes were downcast, and our gazes met when she raised them, and although nothing unexpected happened, but the girl, with the usual northern Europe face and light purple wavy hair, standing next to her, was very surprised when she saw me. No, well, I'm not pleased when you look at me with such a heavy look ... I'm not a lolicon.
When I looked at the girl for a long time, information appeared next to her with her name and level.
Arisa. Level 10. She has a high level for a little girl.
Additional information has appeared. 11 years. Titles: [Witch of the Lost Kingdom] [Mad Princess]
Skills: Unknown
The cart disappeared into the west street.
Honestly, they were somewhat problematic titles ... No, no, I won't get close to her, okay? Never!
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Let's go back to my original goal.
I looked on the map for a tailor or shoemaker, and found them near a side street, so I went there. Most of them were selling young women who didn't meet my demand, so I walked into the store with a cute looking elderly couple.
"Excuse me, do you have a solid robe in a calm color, like the merchants?"
"Welcome, please come here, we will bring you fabric samples. We had 5 ready-made items on the counter, but they quickly sold out."
My husband took me into the living room and took out fabric samples, and my wife brought me a tea-like drink in an elegant cup.
"Since the cold comes, how about this thick fabric? If you are going on a trip, we can also prepare a suitable waterproof raincoat for you, how do you sir?"
This is a great product. Probably. These are the same products that were of different colors in the largest clothing store. Five different colors probably have raincoats as well.<прим. я извиняюсь, у английского переводчика было не понятно, поэтому я постарался хоть как то перевести>.
It will take 5 days to sew. If I only bought one, then it would only take 3 days.
5 gold is quite a large amount, but this is for the necessary things.
However, I want to buy at least one replacement robe before the end of the day. I feel like I shouldn't go behind the inner wall with my tattered robe.<прим. последнее предложение мне не было понятно из-за слова `TPO" поэтому оно может быть переведено неправильно>
"Master, since this store is only for sewing, you don't know any stores that sell finished goods? As you can see, my robe is frayed by travel, and I want to buy temporary clothes until the sewing is finished."
"For ready-made clothes, I recommend Poel's Clothes in Teputa Street. Although these are my stupid son's clothes, I can vouch for his skill in making clothes. It is a fairly well-known store among the common people, so there is ample supply of temporary clothes."
Helping your son's store ... I politely declined when he offered to draw a map, enough verbal prompts, so I left the store. I almost forgot to take the receipt until Mr. Manager summoned me in a hurry.
I bought two robes, one in a calming dark brown and the other in a gaudy red with yellow stripes. Previous and last, let's save them for later. I looked towards the saleswoman ...
Of course, I also ordered shoes from a tailor. 1 for walking around the city, 2 pairs of boots for traveling.
When, after shopping, I returned to Marta-san's inn, the sun was already setting.
1-7. Outdoor Bath, Purpose and Excursion
"Here's Sato again. Little Sato who doesn't want to mess with a dangerous-looking slave."
This is a dream! My self-hypnosis has reached its limit.
I decided that this is a different world, which is most likely a dream. Yes, no matter how small the possibility of this is, I will not give up.
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My heart was broken when Martha said that there was no bathroom anywhere but the lord's castle. The food and health culture of the city was quite high and I thought there were bathrooms too.
I considered taking a dip in a room with a bath, but since I got a room that was moldy with moisture, I was told to wash in the existing backyard.
The backyard is about 6 tatami wide. There was a well not far from the back door. It was not equipped with a pump and to collect water, you have to use buckets, as in the old days. I took one of the two lying wooden buckets.
I thought it would be hard for me, but thanks to my high (STR) status, it was easy.
They said the yard was fenced in, but it was only about my waist. And even a little, but people pass by. Even though it is dusk, isn't taking a bath here considered exhibitionism?
When I looked around, I noticed a partition next to the back door.
Okay, so I have to use this?
After I put the partition on, I started washing myself with cold water.
Although it is as tall as my waist, it is enough to hide from the gaze of people.
... Damn, I forgot to buy soap!
There are probably no shampoos, but although there should have been soap. I have to go and look tomorrow.
A girl came out of the back door. This is a beautiful blonde, a little over 20. As I would put it better, this city is full of beautiful women.
Our eyes met. Iyaa ~ n. ... Disgust. I am disgusted with myself.
After the girl finished collecting water in the tub, she began to wash by lifting the partition.
Even though there is a partition between us!
Every time she moves a little, the upper body!
Well, I guess the cup is size D, purun purun, no exactly!<прим. простите меня если перевел не так, я все еще не могу понять эти фокусы с размерами>
Although she covers herself with her hands, from time to time, everything becomes visible ...
No, no, I'm not some kind of virgin, I gathered all my will not to spy on, and again began to wash my body. Calm, my revived lower body!
I looked at the girl, her face expresses a conscious calm!
As I thought, grown women are good !!
I dried my clean body with a towel ... I wonder where I should pour the water.
There is no sewage system.
"You can water the garden plants. There is drainage under the plants."
I guess I looked pathetic, since the girl decided to tell me. I thanked her and returned to the inn after emptying the water.
I wish she hadn't noticed my gaze on the way back.
> Skill [Observation] Learned
> Skill [Impassive Face] Learned
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After the bath, I changed into a new robe. I feel refreshing.
Lunch consisted mainly of vegetables, but it tasted really good. Although I prefer them to be a little thicker.
Served with raw salad. I would be happier if it was meat ...
I felt like I wasn't getting enough protein, so I took the jerky out of my pocket and started nibbling on it.
I want to drink sake, but the people sitting around me were drinking, apparently, unpeeled local sake, and my desire disappeared. I want to have a cold beer ~
After eating, I returned to my unlit room. There is not even a magical light. Work harder, Fantasy!
When I asked the hostess who dealt with drunks, she replied: "You will get a lamp for 1 copper." By the way, the lamp must be returned later. It looks like people who are still on their feet will drink all night long at the bar, and those who want to sleep have returned to their room.
Shared toilet in the form of a dug hole. I think doing it on the street, as I always did until yesterday, was much better than doing it here. And this bundle of straw is probably used to wipe. I think I'll get hemorrhoids if I use this, so instead I cut out a piece of a handkerchief to the right size .. It's not environmentally friendly, but I don't want to skimp on this kind of thing!
After I finished my business, I returned to my room.
The light from the lamp shines dimly. There are probably magical items among my belongings that can be used as a source of light, but I'm afraid the inn could be half destroyed if I use the wrong item.
Rented room, 8 tatami wide, with a single wooden bed. There is also a chair and a table. And of course the chair doesn't have casters and the table doesn't have drawers.
The window is small, just enough to feel cramped when you look around the street. I wonder if this is for ventilation? The hostess warned me to close it before falling asleep so that the criminals would not get inside.
Fortunately, even in the dark, I can see the menu screen.
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From now on, let's fill in the memo box with your goals.
Act 1. Let's really think about whether this is a dream or reality.
For the first time, so as not to regret it very much later if it turns out to be a real other world, let's temporarily admit that this is really a different world. Yes, temporarily. I can’t give up!
Act 2. You have to be careful with your surroundings.
Even if I can avoid danger due to my high level, I should not act too unfriendly, which could prevent me from traveling to another world. Also, although I don't know how strong they are, there are gods here; you cannot, because of your own abilities, be too arrogant and act recklessly.
Law 3. We must find ways of self-defense.
I want to find a way to neutralize opponents, or skills and magic, and withstand various unpleasant situations. I want to refrain from using meteors every time a problem occurs.
Law 4. I want to find a way to go back.
If this is a dream, then a way to wake up, if I am thrown into another world, then let's find a way to return. I'm not going to act too self-confident.
Law 5. If possible, enjoy the exotic atmosphere.
With such a realistic feeling, excursions will be enjoyable. My budget is still big.
I need to ask Mr. Knight if there are omniscient people here who are ready to give me a tour.
It's all?
Before falling asleep, I added soap to the postscript.
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"This is the first time I've been asked to be a tour guide."
So said, smiling shyly, 20-year-old, jack of all trades, Nadi-san. Although she is not a beauty, she is full of cute moments. She must be very popular.
She's actually a handyman from the workers' guild, and apparently working as a guide is unusual for her.
I hired a roofless horse carriage to travel around town as it would be difficult to walk.
"West Street is not very prosperous, so the townspeople deal not only with the official store, but also with various gray goods from the unofficial."
"For example?"
"Well, for example, the alchemist's love potions and the pawn shop of the usurer, there are even brothels. You can also meet slavers on this street."
I reacted to the word "Slave". I don't want to meet that little girl ~ I think there will only be problems from her.
"Oh, are you interested in slaves? They cannot be made by guards, but they can carry cargo or do the chores during your journey. Most traders tend to use them."
"They have been closed lately due to stargazing, but they are going to reopen. They will be open 3 days after the day after tomorrow."
It seems that the slaves bought by the slavers are leftovers from the slave market or specially trained. There is usually a slave auction once a month.
"If you want to hire security guards while traveling, there are a lot of candidates going to the bar. Since it's hard to find trustworthy ones, you can turn to the [Master of All Trades]!"
The cart went along the inner wall of the west street.
"There is an artisan quarter around here. Woodworking, blacksmithing, leatherworking and many other artisans are gathered here. Most of them do not have a permanent store. Usually, they open a small shop or shop and sell their products directly to people."
Can they repair weapons and armor here?
"If you have familiar artisans, then there is no problem, but in general, so that there is no trouble, people go to ordinary weapons stores. There are also high-class weapons stores for knights, behind the inner wall, and stores for soldiers and ordinary people on Biso street in the eastern part of the city. Hunters love to walk to the western part of the city, as there are many butcher shops and weapons shops. "
Let's just take a quick look at every store on the street. It will probably take more than one day.
Come to think of it, isn't the lord's mansion located to the north?
"You are well informed. Do you want to look behind the inner wall for a little while? Although, there is now only harvesting."
Well, I wouldn't want to be mistaken for a grocery thief if I walk in there.
The carriage moved along the western inner wall, towards a narrow street between the inner and outer walls.
After some time, we reached an open gate, guarded by soldiers. The driver nodded to the guard and continued on to the Northern Region.
There was extensive agricultural land there. The cart continued along the farm road. Farmers are harvesting the same fruit that I bought yesterday, Gabo.
I don't know if this is normal, but many children of primary school age helped them.
"These are probably children from an orphanage, since now is the harvest season, children from the city can be brought here to work."
Even the kids work? And there are no more neets ?!<прим. см. гугл>
I made a strange face for a while.
"If they are not from a wealthy family, then children of this age usually work."
Don't they go to school? WHO please support City of Seryu!
"School? If they are noblemen or from a wealthy family, then they are usually homeschooled, but there are schools only in the capital of the kingdom."
"In addition, the gabo fruits these children collect are actually the staple food for the poor."
HM? But the inn offers bread and rice porridge, sometimes even stew, isn't it?
"No well, Monsen's coaching inn is relatively high in order not to serve Gabo fruit. On West Street, most shops sell tortillas, porridge and pickled vegetables. They have a strong smell, are bitter and difficult to chew, so the rich rarely eat them." But since eating cheap food can fill your stomach, they are eaten not only by the children of the orphanage, but also by about half of the population. "
If so, isn't a normal potato enough?
"The number of annual crops is different. Although the harvest area is getting smaller, they can be harvested within a month and rarely never mature. They can also be pollinated during plowing. Thanks to the Gabo fruit, the number of orphanages has skyrocketed."
What a fantastically convenient fruit. Even the benefit has a limit.
However, Nadi-san is very knowledgeable .. She looks like a librarian who graduated from high school in the kingdom's capital.
"I was not raised in a manor outside the wall, and the food situation in the countryside is pretty dire."
She didn't grow up in the city. I wonder if the lord has a monopoly? This is a tricky riddle.
"This is the goblins' favorite food. If the place is not surrounded by a wall like this, the goblins will appear in no time and devour everything."
"Once upon a time in the northern part of the kingdom, the number of goblins increased dramatically. Scientists who were looking for the reasons came to the conclusion that this was due to the Gabo fruit. In those days, if someone found a Gabo tree, they burned it to the ground, until as it becomes a food source and now it has become the staple food of the lower strata of the population. However, even now, if someone finds a Gabo tree, they burn it to the ground. "
The wall around the farm is slightly lower than the city walls. Are they about two and a half meters high?
I wonder what kind of tower rises 1 kilometer from here? I noticed her even before we got to the farm. She was about 20 meters high and looked remarkably sturdy.
"This self-defense mechanism is built to ward off wyvern attacks. One in the castle to defend the castle, and this one is used when attacking a farm."
"About 40 years ago, when the black dragon attacked, he played a very important role. At that time, there was another tower one and a half times higher, but he destroyed it. Records say that his attack was successfully repelled."
Reflected ... He flew away?
"Apart from the wyverns, it is impossible to defeat a real dragon. Only a person like the ancient king, Yamato, who was a great magician or a hero of the Saga empire, is capable of this."
... Hero, huh?
“The Saga empire has a great hero summoning magic. Since the summons compensation is too huge, they don't use it except for the 66-year revival cycle of the Demon King. Lord Yamato and the Saga empire founder were also summoned heroes when the world was in crisis. so romantic. "
As I thought, these Yamato and Saga-san ... Now I understand why the holy swords were called Excalibur and things like that.
When the story was over, the tour around the farm also ended. The cart returned behind the inner wall.
1-8. Demon, Knight and Mage
Sato with you. Dazed because my long-awaited route was abruptly cut short.
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A creature appeared that can be called a demon.
Horns of ram, crimson glowing eyes, and a pitch-black, shiny body. Four legs, bat-like wings, and a split tail with a sting. Truly a demon.
The demon effortlessly dealt with the knights.
The square was filled with overturned carts and corpses scattered around ...
He suddenly appeared in the middle of a peaceful day.
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Outside the inner wall were mainly the mansions of the nobility and the rich, and shops were located only along the main street leading to the castle.
When we arrived at the inner wall, we got off the cart and walked around the luxury shops, led by Nadi-san.
"This is a shop that sells high quality armor for knights. The shop does not only have metal armor. Sometimes they sell magic armor. But to buy one, you have to have a lot of gold coins ~"
"And this is the largest jewelry store in the area. Rubies and sapphires, which are their specialty, are considered the best in the kingdom. Well, for the common people, I recommend Liz's jewelry across the street."
"If you want to order a robe, then this store is good. Although, not so long ago, they suffered losses. Last year, after their son returned from the royal capital to inherit the store, it became extremely popular. 2-3 gold coins, commoners do not come here, but for merchants who have started a big business, clothes from this store can help raise their prestige. "
Nadi-san is just a walking wikipedia. As expected of a jack of all trades?
Although luxurious horse-drawn carriages travel from the castle to the square, traffic is relatively rare and there is room for our carriage to stop.
I wonder if Nadi-san is thirsty after all that she said?
"This is the most popular open-air candy and tea shop for women in Seryu City."
Nadi-san's eyes sparkle. And this is not like a request, but a pure desire.
"Nadi-san, my throat is dry, and since we're already here, let's rest here."
"Yes, I understand. Please go rest and I'll wait here."
... HM?
Suddenly, a lonely decision ?!
"Would you like to go there, Nadi-san?"
"I'm sorry, but since this is an upscale tea shop ..."
"Please tell me the stories about the castle and the square while we drink. Of course I will pay for the tea and sweets."
Nadi-san's eyes are shining ... but they quickly dimmed. Is everything so expensive there?
We must be more conservative!
"Went."
I gently led her by the hand into the inside of the store.
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I was ready for this, but a set of tea and chocolates for only 1 silver coin. Isn't it cheap? So I thought, but considering that for this amount you can live in an upscale inn for 5 days, this is probably quite expensive for ordinary people.
Even though this is an open-air café, they put on stylish marble tables. The teacup and teapot looks expensive too.
Tastes like Assam tea. They don't look like they are adding sugar and milk.
Instead, they serve sweet baked cookies with it. It tastes like eating it with cottage cheese or spread jam.
Can you choose? When I looked at the girls around, everyone was eating something that looked like hot pies filled with honey cream.
So I called the waiter and asked for hot pies for two people. They cost 3 silver coins.
"Delicious ~~~"
Of course it's delicious ... especially the adorable happy look on Nadi-san's face!
Even while enjoying sweets, Nadi-san did not forget her duties. She talked about improving the land of the city, about the castle and many other things.
Such a peaceful afternoon tea didn't last long ...
First, a large shadow passed over the square.
Accompanied by deep bass screams.
Flying through the square, a giant fireball crashed into the castle.
One spire collapsed.
After the dust cloud and the sound of the falling spire disappeared, the people who froze in the square came to their senses. Shouts echoed and the soldiers angrily shouted for everyone to take cover.
A four-legged demon flew over the square, flapping its black wings.
"Is it okay for a demon to come to play in town after dinner?"
"This is not normal! Quickly, let's run!"
> Skill [Lightheadedness] Learned
I said nonsense. Nadi-san tugged at my hand to make us run away, but, probably because of the heaviness in her stomach, having lost her strength, she could not get up.
Although it is a shame, but I look at this whole situation around me, instead of doing something. For some reason, I cannot digest the information received. It's as if my body is moving separately from my head.
When the second fireball crossed the rampart towards the castle wall, a translucent blue barrier stretched across the sky and the fireball stopped.
Just before erecting the barrier, a group of knights and mages emerged from the castle walls.
Surround him! Why don't you guys use the castle fortifications?
For someone who is so pathetic that he cannot even get up from his chair, I condemned the knights. Although I only have knowledge of battles from games and manga ..
The demon sank into a flower bed in the center of the square. He himself decided to fight on the ground and not in the air, where he had the advantage.
Heavy infantry from behind let down a rain of arrows. As if violent rainfall they pierced the area. Unfortunately, every arrow that hit the demon's black body bounced off him without harming him.
3 mounted knights, taking spears in their left hand, lined up and attacked the demon together. The demon breathed a purple cloud towards them. Is this a poisonous cloud? The faces of the knights and the muzzles of the horses that have received a direct hit look pretty scary. The demon kicked the knights, who fell from their horses, exhausted, back to their comrades.
On the opposite side of those knights, 3 more cavalry rush forward!
Although the demon knocked down the first two knights with his tail, the third successfully pierced the demon's body with a spear.
The knights, knocked down by their tails, stood up and struck the demon with their swords.
The demon parried the knights' attack with its talons and growled!
Debris and small stones rose into a whirlwind around the demon's black body, and the speed of its rotation gradually increased ...
I have an unpleasant feeling!
I got up from the chair and wanted to run away, but noticed that Nadi-san still couldn't get up because of her belly.
There is no time and it will not work to escape.
I pulled Nadi-san down from the chair and pointed the thick marble table towards the demon like a shield.
I could not see it from my position, but at the same time, the demon unleashed a wave of air blades in all directions.
It was close, but I managed to keep Nadi-san at the marble table.
A heavy jolt shook the table. Some of the marble was torn out by the blades. The view from the outdoor terrace was terrible.
The shops surrounding the square have been partially or completely destroyed. One is even badly damaged by a small carriage hitting it.
I glanced sideways at the demon, who was walking towards the soldiers, struck by the shock wave, and carried away, fainted, Nadi-san away from the square.
I, running like the wind towards the main street, carried Nadi-san.
People in a panic are evacuated towards the inner wall, this is a dangerous situation.
I turned into a side street before I reached the crowded crowd. Since my hands were busy, I mentally opened the menu and raised the [Terrain Orientation] and [Jump] skills to 10th level.
When I reached the inner wall, I found a large building. Jumping between the building and the wall like a ninja in the manga, I crossed the inner wall.
> Skill [Retreat] Learned
When I checked the map, it turned out that we were on the border of the eastern part of the city.
I forcibly stopped the carriage that was passing by and asked the coachman to take Nadi-san to the workers' guild. At first the coachman refused, but when I slipped him a gold coin, he happily agreed.
> Skill [Persuasion] Learned
> Skill [Bribe] Learned]
This is not the time to save money.
I remembered yesterday and, while running, I took out some items from the store.
1-9. Let's Dance with the Demon! [First part]
Sato with you. Sato, who realized his incompetence.
A real demon is very scary.
Especially this roar!
Please try listening to the roar of a lion while standing next to its cage in the zoo. Regardless of the fact that you are aware of your safety, your heart will not beat calmly. Scary things are scary.
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I went up to the roof of the building overlooking the square.
From there I could see the demon and dozens of soldiers surrounding him. In addition to them, the soldiers at the gates protected the mages behind them.
Maybe the knights are waiting for a chance to attack, but for now the cavalry have united in a formation with soldiers in their backs.
The soldiers from behind threw spears and arrows at the demon.
Apparently the demon is having fun.
The attacks are useless and the demon grabs the soldiers who attacked him and with, apparently, delight breaks their bones.
If the demon is the same as the ancient one, the soldiers probably feel terror and anger for their slain comrades.
"So, I am back, but there is no place for me in close combat."
My clothes are different from what I have worn before. I am now wearing a worn-out hooded cloak. Since I know she gets dirty, I took off my expensive clothes.
I grabbed the magic gun from my bosom. I took not a pistol, but one that looks like a long rifle.
The demon is moving 300 meters away from me, so it's hard for me to aim.
When the soldiers broke free, and the magicians used magic that buried the lower half of the demon's body in the ground.
I pulled the trigger at this opportune moment, while the demon cannot move.
And he missed.
Apparently, I was too tense when I pulled the trigger and the line of fire shifted a little.
Fortunately, I did not hurt the soldiers.
The demon was constantly bombarded with fire and lightning magic, but he was surrounded by a barrier and did not seem to receive any damage.
The moment the demon froze, I quickly fired my magic gun, set to minimum.
Finally, the third shot hit! A small streak appeared next to the demon.
"Is this a game?"
> Skill [Shooting] Learned
> Skill [Aim] Learned
> Skill [Sniper Shooting] Learned
Out of the corner of my eye, I saw skill acquisition messages appear in a small magazine window.
Turning away was a bad idea. With no chance to dodge, I was struck by lightning launched by a demon. After the lightning struck me hard, it spread to the support where I was standing. The roof of the building was destroyed.
> Skill [Lightning Magic: Demon] Learned
> Skill [Lightning Resistance] Learned
> Skill [Paralysis Resistance] Learned
> Skill [Pain Relief] Learned
"Oh oh, my hands and feet are tingling."
In comparison, I would say that it is like feeling numb after sitting for a long time in the seiza position. When I looked at my HP lane, it turned out that I received 5 points of damage.
Come to think of it, I haven't checked the level of the demon ...
For a moment I lamented.
"How temperamental is this thing?"
First, let's quickly check the important points. Demon Tribe, level 62, skills [Lightning Magic: Demon], [Wind Magic: Demon], [Dark Magic: Demon], [Combat], [Flight].
I shoveled the rubble of the building. It doesn't look like I'm being followed.
> Skill [Self Heal] Learned
When I looked at my HP strip, it was restored before I noticed. Natural healing huh?
I move towards another building from the alley.
As I walked, I assigned points to [Pain Reduction], [Lightning Resistance], [Paralysis Resistance], [Shooting], and [Self-Heal].
I found a three-story building 100 meters from the previous one and jumped over the wall onto the roof.
Since the number of soldiers surrounding the demon has decreased by less than half, I have a better chance of attacking.
I took my bow and arrows from the vault and aimed at the demon. I have never used a bow until now, but thanks to my shooting and sniper skills in the past, I somehow figured out how to aim.
"Aim and shoot!"
I took a good aim, the moment the demon stopped .. fired.
And he missed.
The hand that pulled the string hurt.
After that, no matter how much I shot, I never hit. Although I understand how to shoot a bow, there was no result.
The guarding soldiers became significantly fewer.
I have found a route where I can carefully approach the demon. Marking the map, I jumped off the roof.
I picked up the spear of the Scale tribe ..
If I knew this would happen, I would order leather armor.
Holding the spear with both hands, I hid in the shadows.
> Skill [Spy] Learned
Having received what I think was a useful skill, I immediately put skill points into it.
On the way to the demon lay several overturned large carts. I headed towards them.
When I used the skills of a spy, my tracks disappeared. Or maybe it's just my imagination.
The roar of a demon could be heard and lightning struck the knights.
This roar apparently serves to summon magic.
When the demon was distracted, I closed the distance and hit him from behind with my spear!
It stuck! With an unpleasant sound, the sensation of tearing flesh passed through my hand.
I, being cowardly, inadvertently let go of the spear.
My arms and legs are shaking.
The demon's tail hit the motionless me from a blind spot, sending me flying three meters. I, rolling on the ground, stopped in the wreckage of the wagon.
> Skill [Surprise Attack] Learned
> Skill [Spear] Learned
> Skill [Impact Resistance] Learned
My HP bar is down only 1 point. However, I don’t know if it’s because of excitement, or because of fear from my first close fight, but I can’t stop the trembling in my limbs.
Fortunately, the demon turned his attention to the knights, resuming the offensive, and I took a few deep breaths.
The trembling subsided a little.
> Skill [Resist Fear] Learned
> Skill [Reckless Courage] Learned
In the shadow of the wreckage, I equipped myself with a small sword and shields made of bronze. I left the sword in its sheath and put it on my waist belt. Usually, to hold it, you need a metal clip or a special strap, but nothing can be done, I have neither one nor the other. Will need to buy later.
I also prepared a small bone-tipped bow with arrows. The demon is just over 10 meters away, but I still doubt I'll hit it ..
The demon raised the soldier who attacked him and was about to throw him into the knights.
I approached him the moment he threw him. And he shot an arrow almost into a dense one, being unnoticed.
> Skill [Bow] Learned
I immediately threw back the bow, and immediately struck him with a swing with the sword drawn from its scabbard.
The small sword broke. Break bronze with one blow ..
> Skill [Iai] Learned
> Skill [One-Handed Swords] Learned
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Cursing me with incomprehensible words, the demon attacked with its poisonous claws.
I immediately decided to catch his attack with a shield, but he attacked from the other side, at that moment I decided to defend myself with a broken sword.
Of course, such a thing cannot protect against attack and he broke from one blow with a poisonous claw.
> Skill [Demon Language] Learned
> [Skill [Resist Poison] Learned
I wanted to immediately make the maximum level resistance to poison, but during the fight I can't work with the menu
Preventing an attack with a poisonous claw on the opposite side of the shield, I threw the handle in my hand at the demon.
> Skill [Shield] Learned
> Skill [Throw] Learned
Trying to grab a weapon from under the shadow of my mantle, I forgot about protection, and stumbling over the demon's tail, I fell.
And immediately kicks went into me.
Fumu! Fumu! Fumu! Three waves of kicks passed and my body finally dodges the 4th attack.
> Skill [Dodge] Learned
Those who pushed them off the ground in a strange pose, I move a distance from the demon.
Finally, having time, I allocated points to [Dodge], [Shield], [Poison Resistance] and [Impact Resistance].
Under the mantle, I pulled the dagger and club from the vault. I hung the dagger on my belt and took the club in my hands.
Somehow, I felt a mocking look on the demon's face.
I wonder if the demon has the ability to heal itself, its HP bar has already recovered. There was nothing in his skill column, was it a specific racial characteristic?
Out of the corner of my vision, I saw the knights preparing for their next attack.
I measured the distance while preparing my club.
Ignoring the attack of the knights, the demon focused his attention on me.
I jerked the demon's chest with my club. It broke as soon as it reached the black body of the demon.
I protected myself from the poisonous claws of the demon with a shield, and avoided the flapping of its tail with minimal movements and jumped back.
I struck with a dagger. The demon could not escape it, but somehow parried with its claws.
> Skill [One-Handed Club] Learned
> Skill [Dagger] Learned
> Skill [Parry] Learned
The knights began to run towards us. When they reached the middle of the square, I staggered the demon, hitting him with my shield. Using the recoil, I jumped back, leaping over the horses and their riders.
> Skill [Shield Bash] Learned
The knights attacked once, then retreated, followed by others attacked with spears and also retreated.
> Skill [Coordination] Learned
The last soldier of the formation of 3 people could not retreat, due to the attack of the demon's tail. The rider and horse overturned.
I kicked the demon from the flank as he tried to finish off the knight.
> Skill [Kick] Learned
I have picked up. fallen at my feet, a soldier's spear with a broken tip and put the dagger back into its sheath. As I thought, the scope of the dagger is too small, so he parried easily; it's troublesome.
I eluded the demon with a broken spear to buy time for those knights and soldiers who fell from their horses so they could retreat.
In parrying attacks, I also struck at the legs and sometimes at the hands of the demon, so that this was not a one-sided, defensive battle.
> Skill [Two-Handed Blunts] Learned
The spear finally broke from the poisonous claws.
The demon's eyes are shining!
Because I had a bad feeling, I raised my shield and covered my body in the shadow of the robe. This is probably some kind of attack with a malicious look. Is it enchantment, paralysis, or petrification?
The mantle and shield have turned to stone!
... I somehow survived this attack by sacrificing my shield and mantle.
It could be dangerous if he reacted late.
> Skill [Petrification Resistance] Learned
Since it is possible to get petrified near a demon, before he gets close to me, I allocated skill points to [Parry] and [Petrification Resistance].
The petrification attack can be not only for some demons ...
1-10. Let's Dance with the Demon! [Final part]
"Greetings from the battlefield, commentator Suzuki Ichirou, will be sent by me, Sato."
<прим. сам не знаю>
With you Sato, who expects to get more skills with increasing stress
While I was pretending to be dead behind the mantle, I activated a lot of skills, but ..
I didn't expect that everything would lead to such a situation!
Well, let's start "Let's Dance with the Demon! [Final Part]"!
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I pull the greatsword out from under the shadow of my robes.
At the same time, the mages launched their counterattack, waiting behind the line.
Fireball, Firestorm, Wind Blade, Lightning. The magic of the three systems attacked the demon one after another, and touched me, seemingly petrified next to him.
Then there were more attacks. Stone Bullet, Sandstorm, Water Ball, Snow Blizzard.
The last was a pillar of light that pierced the heavens.
> Skill [Fire Magic] Learned
> Skill [Wind Magic] Learned
> Skill [Lightning Magic] Learned
> Skill [Fire Resistance] Learned
> Skill [Wind Resistance] Learned
> Skill [Earth Magic] Learned
> Skill [Water Magic] Learned
> Skill [Ice Magic] Learned
> Skill [Earth Resistance] Learned
> Skill [Water Resistance] Learned
> Skill [Ice Resist] Learned
> Skill [Light Magic] Learned
> Skill [Light Resistance] Learned
Journal entries appeared with great speed.
Maybe because of my level, the damage is not that great, but rather unpleasant.
The demon, it seems, having thought the same way, returned the magic of lightning to the mages.
Probably, having guessed about this, the magicians protected themselves with a barrier before lightning reached them.
I finally shattered, already weakened by spells, petrification from mantle and shield.
Being a little away from the demon, I got up and immediately jumped to close the distance. Aiming at the demon's head, I swung my greatsword.
The demon tilted its head, so the attack didn't reach it completely, but I managed to cut off one of its horns.
> Skill [Two-Handed Sword] Learned
> Skill [Breaking Helmet] Learned
> Skill [Aerial Battle] Learned
> Skill [Weapon Destruction] Learned
The soldiers were saying something, looking at our side.
They are probably surprised that someone, caught in the barrage of magic, can fight in peace.
I fight a demon with tousled, long, blond hair swaying on my back, and my silver mask reflects sunlight.
I thought a hooded robe would be enough, but it was a good idea to prepare some extra disguise just in case.
After receiving so much concentrated fire, the demon finally suffered about 20% damage.
I carry a two-handed sword on my shoulder. I have no problem with its weight, but it is difficult for me to balance my body due to the weight. It's good that I got younger and all that, but since my body has also become lighter, this can be a disadvantage in combat.
Now, the demon is too close to the line of mages. If somehow I don't get him out of the square ...
I do not want you to misunderstand me. It is not because of some heroism not to allow any casualties. The reason is content selfish; they do damage to the demon, no matter how small it is, so it will be problematic if they are all destroyed.
The demon attacked while my thoughts were derailed. Having traced the ground, poisonous claws rushed in my direction!
Even trying to throw the demon with a two-handed sword, he immediately overcomes the distance, not allowing me to leave.
I threw a two-handed sword at the demon to dodge the poisonous claws and took the ax out of my robes, then used it to strike the demon.
Because the ax is stuck deeper than I thought, I left it to avoid the demon's counterattack.
> Skill [One-Handed Ax] Learned
As I retreat, I exchange blows of fists with the demon.
Sometimes I pick up weapons thrown by soldiers on the ground in order to attack them. Since I have not activated the skills associated with physical attacks, I do little damage.
Should I get out of this impasse now?
Most of the knights received wounds all over their bodies, few of them unharmed. Mages do not shoot useless spells, they seem to have run out of mana.
It seems not only I thought about it. Several horses are pulling a cannon from the castle gates.
I stopped to distract the demon's attention from the gate until the cannon was installed.
When I was near the wreckage, I distracted the demon's attention, and behind the wreckage, I changed weapons. I hung the blacksmith's hammer around my waist, and picked up a two-handed ax and a sledgehammer.
It's not really practical, but thanks to my maximum STR, I can handle them with ease. Maybe because I look fierce, the demon's expression becomes unpleasant.
I jumped from behind the cart. First, let's hit with the sledgehammer!
The demon defended to the right with both hands, but ignoring this, I struck from the opposite side with a two-handed ax.
The ax cut off his arm!
... I remembered, in some manga, an episode with a cut off hand, which was separated from the body and attacked on its own. You need to watch this hand ..
> Skill [Two-Handed Ax] Learned
> Skill [Two-Handed Hammer] Learned
> Skill [Dual Weapon Mastery] Learned
> Skill [Heroic Strength] Learned
While a surprise attack is a different story, after all, fighting with a sledgehammer in one hand is difficult and I am fighting with a two-handed ax.
The gun is not ready yet.
The demon took a deep breath.
Magic!
I'm closing the distance. But, it turned out to be a bad decision.
The demon let out acid breath!
Even though I've seen this before, I completely forgot that he has such an attack!
I defended myself with an ax, which immediately broke, my wig and robes were badly burned.
"Oh oh oh!"
I dived into the nearest hideout, threw off my robe behind the bronze statue, and put on a new robe. I was wearing simple clothes under the robe, and there was also a big hole in it.
If the surface area of the ax was not large, then my face would have burned ...
> Skill [Decomposition Resistance] Learned
> Skill [Quick Dress Up] Learned
I have allocated [Resistance to Decay] and [Quick Dressing] skill points.
Wondering what the variety of skills is? I want wikipedia.
Since the ax can no longer be used as a weapon, I threw it away. I tried to strike once with a blacksmith's hammer at my waist. And since it turned out to be ineffective, I put it back after I got the skill.
> Skill [One Handed Hammer] Learned
> Skill [Blacksmith] Learned
I think blacksmithing is quite different from that ...
Meanwhile, the installation of the cannon has been completed, but it seems that it will take some time to fire it.
I picked up the sledgehammer I had thrown away earlier.
Of course, the demon did not calm down with his attacks, but either because of the dodge skill, or because I was getting used to the battle, I reached the point where I had an understanding of some of the boundaries of this battle.<прим. поломал я тут голову>
I have to end it all sooner ...
I have allocated skill points to [One Handed Swords].
The cannon appears to be ready to fire. The wizards on either side of the cannon began to conjure.
The demon seems to be really bothered by the cannon. He rose into the air.
The demon flew towards the cannon during the explosion, when I avoided its attack with its tail!
I chased after the demon, throwing away the heavy sledgehammer, and picking up the sword that lay in the way.
The demon, with an agility that does not fit his huge body, jumps over several soldiers who block his path.
Light soldiers with spears immediately covered themselves, but fell prey to his poisonous claws.
But the demon stopped.
Just like the demon, I jumped over the soldier and cut off one wing of the demon and pinned him to the ground by the leg with my sword. After I got the skill with the sword, I began to understand the principles of swordsmanship. The demon has only 30% HP bar left.
In addition, I pull the demon to the ground with my remaining hand.
I crossed the demon's hand with his leg, and with my free hand, lifting the spear left by the earlier deceased soldier, I used it to crucify the demon on the ground.
> Skill [Combat] Learned
> Skill [Capture] Learned
I looked at the man next to the cannon who looks like a commander deciding when the cannon fires.
Chaining the demon with another spear, I nodded.
The commander waved his hand down, at the same time, I jumped out of the line of fire.
The cannon fired buckshot and countless wounds appeared on the demon. In addition, the magic combo served as the final blow as before.
I think if the cannon cannot fire several times, then it will not kill the dying demon. Mages probably don't have enough mana; only three people cast the spell.
I could finish this if I ran up there with a sword, but let's give the honor of killing the demon to these guys. As I said earlier, this is not out of good faith; even if the opponent is a demon, I do not want to kill him with my own hands. This is really stupid, but I come from a society that has not been associated with violence for a long time .. Even if I eat meat and fish, I dodge killing.
Despite this..
The demon, with a wounded hand that was previously chained, lifted his body from the ground, roared and destroyed the cannon with lightning magic. Is there really no one who could build the barrier ?!
Then, with a slight delay, the mages used magic to slightly reduce the demon's powers (HP).
In addition, the knights dismounted from their horses and stealthily went to the demon with long swords at the ready.
... After being completely surrounded, it will be the end. Amen ~
The end could already be seen, but the demon did not give up.
With the hand that the knights were trying to hold back, the demon pulled out his crimson heart. It began to throb quickly and strongly. With furious movements, light filled him.
The knights hastily tried to destroy the heart, but they did not manage to do it in time.
With a loud sound, the heart was torn to pieces!
When the lights went out, several of the mages who created the barrier became a heap of corpses. Only the lower half remained of the demon's body. From the demon to the castle gate, the soil was destroyed in a fan-shaped shape, and the gate itself was partially destroyed.
The demon's corpse crumbled into black dust.
I slipped into the alley during the noise and hid.
> Title [Ready to Fight] Obtained
> Title [Skillful Warrior] Obtained
> Title [He Who Dances With Demons] Obtained
> Title [Hero] Received
... Interestingly, the last one is sarcasm.
