View Full Version : Kou 1 Desu Ga Isekai De Joushu Hajimemashita
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Original Title : 高1ですが異世界で城主はじめました
Author : Hiroyuki Kagami
Novel Illustrator : Goban
Publisher : HJ Bunko
Accidentaly summoned by an ancient map, first year high school student, Kiyokawa Hiroto is forced by the arrogant Lord of the castle to exterminate the vampire that has been haunting his castle. Unexpectedly befriending a girl from Mummy tribe, Hiroto skillfully managed to capture the Vampire with her help. However, he is soon framed by the Lord of the castle. Bravely and kindly aiming to be a Lord, the fantasy of summoned to another world starts!
Volume Covers
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SineMora
2016-05-22, 23:37
Images gone!
Ruki0089
2016-05-22, 23:39
No image??
????? They're all still there for me, though?
^You can't direct link from info.db duh
Reup them in image hosting sites
People who can see the images are those who've already viewed the images before.
Kuroageha
2016-05-22, 23:52
Nope, I can see them I'm the first post.
Oh god, is Goban.
^^Perfect!
^He fixed them already bruh
Now for the FAQs. Is there snusnu?
Ruki0089
2016-05-22, 23:56
I see Goban!!!!!!! Usual freaking questions!!!
dragon1412
2016-05-22, 23:56
Btw, is it just me or is anyone else here getting the certificate error with animesuki ???, it's getting annoyinh
So yeah, anyone know anything about this?
I've read the first four manga chapters and looked through the images, but my lack of moon-rune savy leaves me high and dry here.
And I dunno about snu-snu. A couple later images raised some questions, but again, me no read moon runes T_T
Ruki0089
2016-05-23, 00:00
Two people, double post~~~:heh:
And I dunno about snu-snu. A couple later images raised some questions, but again, me no read moon runes T_T
Hmm? No translation yet?
KuruluciaFalFairia
2016-05-23, 04:33
Gobaaaaaan~
i'm sold
Btw, is it just me or is anyone else here getting the certificate error with animesuki ???, it's getting annoyinh
Yeah, I'm getting it too. Annoying as fuck.
I remember having seen the illustrations of this novel some time ago. That mummy is really yummy~, I want a mummy too. :heh:
NeoAnkara
2016-05-23, 06:38
So vampire is the main heroine?
Either her or the mummy. Hopefully the mummy, she's cute as a button.
Fiir-chan
2016-05-23, 08:22
Is the mummy and the one wearing the brown onepiece the same person?
Yep. Not sure why but it seems as though mummies don't need to wrap themselves up 24/7.
Read this for while so far it's good read. I like how MC use his head to solve the problems he came across (not with his fist because he can't fight) which made this more interesting.
MC's goal is to make discrimination of human to another non-human race is lessened and can gain equality.
As for harem so far he got 4 girls (maybe 5?), some of them already confessed to MC.
- Mummy girl, MC personal attendant she always sleep together with MC
- Vampire girl, very straight about show her love to MC and MC's blood is her favorite.
- human daughter of some Lord, she got cursed to become skeleton race but got saved by MC
- Elf onee-san ambassador
oh and MC best friend got girl too XD
http://i.imgur.com/FM3htie.jpg
Kuroageha
2016-05-23, 12:59
"MC's male friend got a waifu."
Picked up.
Translations where?
The friends girl is the vampires little sister, right? They appear to have bonded over mutual bookwormdom. Its kind of funny that the mc got the elf girl considering how much his friend was obsessed with them.
TXBPNTVN
2016-05-23, 20:42
Isn't the girlfriend of mc's best friend the little girl on volume 2 and 5 cover ? Why bother putting a girl on covers with a pose suggesting that she is more than a friend to the mc,just to shove her to another man later ? Personally this gives me a ntr vibe
Kuroageha
2016-05-23, 21:48
You're confusing characters.
TXBPNTVN
2016-05-23, 22:03
How so ?
In this picture,is MC's male friend the guy with glasses ?
http://i.imgur.com/FM3htie.jpg
Isn't the girlfriend of mc's best friend the little girl on volume 2 and 5 cover ? Why bother putting a girl on covers with a pose suggesting that she is more than a friend to the mc,just to shove her to another man later ? Personally this gives me a ntr vibe
Not the first time. Remember Magicraft Meister? :heh:
Kuroageha
2016-05-23, 23:16
How so ?
In this picture,is MC's male friend the guy with glasses ?
http://i.imgur.com/FM3htie.jpg
Got it, I confused your words, I thought you mean he witty monster.
But you're wrong if you think a girl being on a cover means they get on MC's harem.
TXBPNTVN
2016-05-23, 23:49
I agree that being on the cover doesn't guarantee a girl's position in the harem.But please take a closer look at the covers on which the little vampire girl was put on.She was in the mc's arms,holding onto his chest with up-turned eyes.IMO these are more than enough hints that she will be in the harem.The girl appeared as soon as volume 2's cover,so my expectation is quite high.
Later volumes features more girls on covers in similar posture with the little vampire girl,but I'm unmotivated now that I know these girls may belong to other men in later volumes.
Kuroageha
2016-05-24, 00:06
You're assuming too much based in images.
obnuchious
2016-05-24, 00:59
besides the bustiness of the ladies... took notice of the MC's face ... from volumes shows him being 'shocked and surprised' but later on becomes more comfortable in holding them
NeoAnkara
2016-05-24, 07:56
Not every female in the cover need to have affection for MC. They can be respect or looking up to MC as role model.
TXBPNTVN
2016-05-24, 08:44
^How about actually read my post and then commend ?
That girl is an exception, given later illustrations, but if thats all it takes for you to lose interest, then there isn't much else we can do for you.
That girl is an exception, given later illustrations, but if thats all it takes for you to lose interest, then there isn't much else we can do for you.
That's not fair. Coz you're fine with heroines getting raped and netorared.
That's not fair. Coz you're fine with heroines getting raped and netorared.
Pardon?
When have I ever been okay with that? I tend to drop those series like hot rocks.
^
Gyahahaha~ It turned Netorare... the fuck
Eh, one look at the pictures says he gets her back So no big deal.
^Multiple girls got Netorared though?
I stand by what I said. Schwartz ain't going anywhere.
Pardon?
When have I ever been okay with that? I tend to drop those series like hot rocks.
You what? There I quoted your posts from Shishunki na Adam's thread
That was me saying the ntr gets subverted. Some jackass takes the girl, and the mc takes her back. That's a cockfight, not ntr.
Don't comparable to you and rantaid, hentaiga.
Ruki0089
2016-05-24, 10:39
Nonono, the so called cockfight is ntr...the other dude taste the girls, it's ntr...no matter how you look at it...
No. NTR involves the girl being stolen away and the MC being unable to do anything about it. Shishunki avoids actual NTR by having Mitsuki take them back.
And ruki, you know neither Schwarz nor Micha were virgins, right? So was that NTR?
Ruki0089
2016-05-24, 10:58
The girls were raped and drowned in pleasure, continued with them actually falling in love with the rapists.
If that's not NTR I don't know what is.
The case of MC steals them back doesn't change the fact that NTR happened.
In fact, most of hentai NTR, in the end the MC did succeed in getting back the girl. It's still marketed as hentai NTR though?
And there some of them sneaking behind their lover so they can fuck the guy...like certain eroge that I played...
No. NTR involves the girl being stolen away and the MC being unable to do anything about it. Shishunki avoids actual NTR by having Mitsuki take them back.
And ruki, you know neither Schwarz nor Micha were virgins, right? So was that NTR?
I guess you definition of ntr different with mine or Ero tora... Our definition of ntr is the girls who have lover but got tested by other dude and got addicted..
That was me saying the ntr gets subverted. Some jackass takes the girl, and the mc takes her back. That's a cockfight, not ntr.
Don't comparable to you and rantaid, hentaiga.
The girls were raped and drowned in pleasure, continued with them actually falling in love with the rapists.
If that's not NTR I don't know what is.
The case of MC steals them back doesn't change the fact that NTR happened.
In fact, most of hentai NTR, in the end the MC did succeed in getting back the girl. It's still marketed as hentai NTR though?
Also for clarification I HAVENT READ THIS PART OF ADAM. I'm avoiding it till the end of the volume, precisely because I know he gets them back.
Maybe you should discuss this in the adam thread?
Maybe you should discuss this in the adam thread?
This novel got pseudo NTR too... or at least, that's what TXBPNTVN thinks
For me, I don't think being in the cover touching the MC automatically makes one becomes MC's girl, so I don't consider this NTR
I just pointed out the contradictory actions of XFire saying he dropped things with NTR but actually not
Fair point. I'm nuking my off topics.
Anyway, does anyone have some basic summaries for us?
Ruki0089
2016-05-24, 11:26
But the magane guy maybe trying to make his move on MC harem...:heh:
The author's the same one who wrote Kyonyuu Fantasy right?
How's the story in this one?Any succubus heroine yet?
Is there any translation going on for this LN?
The author's the same one who wrote Kyonyuu Fantasy right?
How's the story in this one?Any succubus heroine yet?
Wait, seriously?
Damn, now I really want a translation....
https://vndb.org/s1232
Eroge writer :heh: Seasoned one at that.
A lot of manga updates came out.
https://vndb.org/s1232
Eroge writer :heh: Seasoned one at that.
Oh dis gun be good
Wait, seriously?
Damn, now I really want a translation....
Speaking of which,MangaGamer recently licensed Kyonyuu Fantasy,under the name "Funbag Fantasy ".Wait for their release then.
http://blog.mangagamer.org/2016/05/21/anime-central-announcements/
dragon213
2016-05-25, 17:26
anyone who knows where a person can watch the illustrations, also how deep does the girls feel for Hiroto? Also when exactly did Valkyria (the vampire) fall for him? also they said he had four girls, but I can only see three on the picture, when does the fourth one show up? Also the black haired one in the back doesn't look like an elf, so is the fourth one the elf?
Just started following the manga, so when I found out that this had a novel I got curious. How will Hiroto's role as a Lord go? Anyone who knows how it looks so far in the LN?
Fiir-chan
2016-05-26, 06:56
read the manga. i like the mummy already. vampire got captured in both mind and body
NeoAnkara
2016-05-26, 09:07
Manga adaptation is unimpressive as always. Well the story is flat but I will still stick with this because I love harmonious relationship between MC and his harem.
^
You should try LN, it's really better than manga and vol 1(i think manga already cover) is just prologue so it feel boring but when gets to the vol 2, the story get more interesting.
anyone who knows where a person can watch the illustrations, also how deep does the girls feel for Hiroto? Also when exactly did Valkyria (the vampire) fall for him? also they said he had four girls, but I can only see three on the picture, when does the fourth one show up? Also the black haired one in the back doesn't look like an elf, so is the fourth one the elf?
Just started following the manga, so when I found out that this had a novel I got curious. How will Hiroto's role as a Lord go? Anyone who knows how it looks so far in the LN?
They love each other.
http://i.imgur.com/vIwaA5d.png
NeoAnkara
2016-05-26, 10:35
^I cannot read Japanese so I can only enjoy what available at the moment.
dragon213
2016-05-26, 16:48
^
You should try LN, it's really better than manga and vol 1(i think manga already cover) is just prologue so it feel boring but when gets to the vol 2, the story get more interesting.
They love each other.
http://i.imgur.com/vIwaA5d.png
I saw that she had started to get feelings for him in the manga chapter 8 when she got happy and nervous when he called her pretty, just wondered when those feelings began to grow, also who is main girls, the mummy or the vampire? I'm ok with either of them since they're both cute, just wondering, also is valkyria the only one he has feelings for? I wish there were some translations, or at least some illustrations
^
After she tasted MC's blood, she start grow fond of MC.
Both of Vampire and Mummy are main heroine. MC love Valkyria but he also love Mimia too so that why he feels sad that one day he will leave them to return to his world.
NTR this Ntr that, Rape here rape there.......dafuq?
About the rape and NTR are you talking about Shishunki na Adam?
Or rape and NTR also involves in this series?
Kuroageha
2016-05-27, 07:23
^
Off topic. Ignore him. He always does that.
It's a legit question, at least this time. There isn't any of that in this one, me and the perverted tiger just got in a fight about Shishunki na Adam.
Which was my bad. Sorry about that.
finished reading the manga and... yeah hope someone pick this up, i think some of us (me as well) need more sweet harem romance
Somethindarker
2016-05-30, 03:42
Caught up with this story a few days ago I got a few points to make,
First off. No NTR(as of the most current volume). Whoever brought it up doesn't seem to understand the concept of it the vampire kid was never the MC's to begin with she's more of a pet character and "belongs" to the best bro. My friend reads this story and apparently MC, so far, has banged vampire girl, mummy girl(implied) and fooled around with the elf(not sure about this but elf girl is either a closet pervert or not a virgin I get the words mixed up sometimes). He also said some of the solutions to the problems are kinda retarded but it doesn't matter since the character interactions are what makes the story, also it's pretty much a certainty that the MC is gonna stay behind in the world so don't worry about a bitter ending.
^Superb. As expected of eroge writer, hahaha~
Direwolf18
2016-05-30, 05:07
Oh good. I can never understand the need of some of these charachters to "return". Especially when their previous life was so meh. Maybe it's because I dream of being in a fantasy world like this idk
Caught up with this story a few days ago I got a few points to make,
First off. No NTR(as of the most current volume). Whoever brought it up doesn't seem to understand the concept of it the vampire kid was never the MC's to begin with she's more of a pet character and "belongs" to the best bro. My friend reads this story and apparently MC, so far, has banged vampire girl, mummy girl(implied) and fooled around with the elf(not sure about this but elf girl is either a closet pervert or not a virgin I get the words mixed up sometimes). He also said some of the solutions to the problems are kinda retarded but it doesn't matter since the character interactions are what makes the story, also it's pretty much a certainty that the MC is gonna stay behind in the world so don't worry about a bitter ending.
Whoa really, may i ask which volume?
This make me curious because from what i read so far, he got many chance to have sex with them but he didn't do it because he know one day he will suddenly sent back to his own world so he didn't want to hurt their feeling because of his lust.
Somethindarker
2016-05-30, 15:46
Whoa really, may i ask which volume?
This make me curious because from what i read so far, he got many chance to have sex with them but he didn't do it because he know one day he will suddenly sent back to his own world so he didn't want to hurt their feeling because of his lust.
Not sure I haven't read them myself(barely found this series as a manga) but my friend has read the whole LN series so far and sais he ends up banging them I'm just taking his word for it.
Don't suppose anyone has any updates on this?
NeoAnkara
2016-08-05, 04:54
Chapter 10 of the manga is quite cute. Shame nobody picking this.
darkofficer
2016-08-05, 15:42
well the mc is TOO STUPID so for many people that's a turnoff
What? The mc seems fairly intelligent by most Shonen standards.
NeoAnkara
2016-08-05, 17:20
Well not that he is that smart but certainly he isn't stupid.
HaremLover
2016-09-07, 11:38
Chapter 11 of the manga was released. It's a shame that the LN isn't being translated, I really enjoy this series
The tagalong male friend is proving to be more interesting than I thought he'd be. I half expected him to die or turn evil by now, but instead he provides a nice contrast to the main character's enthusiasm for their new world.
blueexorcist
2016-10-11, 08:40
hey guys new here but I have a question regarding the last illustration for vol 8, who is that mummy girl??
^she is mummy who always with MC from the start of story, Mimia..
blueexorcist
2016-10-11, 11:16
Sorry wrong illustration, I just went back and it is the 3rd last one on page 295
^?? that's what i tried to tell you, that mummy is Mimia.
blueexorcist
2016-10-12, 02:03
EH!!!!! it is hard to believe and I gave you wrong info so I thought we talking about a different image as the last illustration is with mimia,valkyria and sorceire. But in that image, her boob looked a heck lot bigger then before.
NeoAnkara
2016-10-15, 10:50
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2016-10-15/j-novel-club-publisher-launches-to-release-light-novels-in-english-digitally/.107695
Chance to be getting licensed.
dragon213
2016-10-22, 20:20
someone who can upload the illustrations for the latest two volumes?
Chingaruna517
2016-10-23, 08:36
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2016-10-15/j-novel-club-publisher-launches-to-release-light-novels-in-english-digitally/.107695
Chance to be getting licensed.
Hope that is not one of them.......I am truly fond in this series......
dragon213
2016-11-30, 01:52
is this one being translated somewhere?
The MC is a shame of the lord. what kind of benevolent lord doesn't employ Primae Nocta in his first day of office!? I call Shenannigan!
Droit Du Seignur, peasant! where is the respect for the old way?
http://lndb.info/images/lightnovel/839/8706.jpeg I only need to know they are part of the mc harem?
blitz1/2
2016-12-07, 15:24
http://lndb.info/images/lightnovel/839/8706.jpeg I only need to know they are part of the mc harem?
Just assume yes, until proven wrong. >_>
WyrdMonger
2016-12-07, 21:51
Do the heroines level up and transform? Or did the mc really just snagged the queens of the vampire and mummy tribes?
Shadow5YA
2016-12-08, 21:06
oh my.... I was not aware Goban was the illustrator for the light novels
that makes the manga adaptation that much more disappointing :heh:
Ruki0089
2016-12-09, 05:47
Did he fuc* his girls?
Chingaruna517
2016-12-24, 10:15
why is that a thing?!
Kyonyuuu. I love them Boob's... Lil vampire is glasses bro waifu there's no doubt about that. I bet he will get moar..
dragon213
2017-01-22, 06:07
So we know that he loves the vampire girl (older sister) and the mummy girl, but what about the other girs and women around him and how many are there by the way?
Also that lords daughter that was turned into a skeleton, how was she turned back to normal and jow is her relationship with the main character?
Chingaruna517
2017-01-23, 07:36
We don't know for sure, but we do hope to see someone willing to translate the novel series to know what's goin' on.
yorozuya
2017-01-23, 11:05
So we know that he loves the vampire girl (older sister) and the mummy girl, but what about the other girs and women around him and how many are there by the way?
Also that lords daughter that was turned into a skeleton, how was she turned back to normal and jow is her relationship with the main character?
By volume 4, (Just started reading recently) Yes, he loves both the vampire and the mummy and the girls doesn't mind sharing him. There are about 4 candidates atm not including the loli.
About the skeleton, the girl got cursed during the holiday where you have to be nice to other races. Her carriage bumped on a skeleton that sells flowers and she became a flower selling skelly herself. MC bought all of her flowers and removed the curse. She one-sidely loves the MC after that.
This series is okay. If you are a fan of Kyonyuu Fantasy than you will like it (I wont say love it).
It's similar to KF since it's a story about the MC becoming a lord (or a King in case of KF) and his success from a nobody to somebody to be reckoned with. Though the actions and incidents are soft/weak compared to other LNs which takes place in a similar world setting. The girls are...good but don't except them to be the same or better than the girls in KF. I guess most people would come to like the Elf girl the most.
Chingaruna517
2017-01-24, 13:18
Or the Dragon Girl and the seems-to-be Egyptian Queen look a like. Hopefully someone eagerly going to translate the novel version of the series.
NeoAnkara
2017-06-29, 09:16
There are new translation that pick up this. Let's pray that it won't stop midway.
Oh? Just the manga or the LN too?
NeoAnkara
2017-06-29, 10:31
The LN. It's start two day ago according from NU and right now it already translate ch 1 part 2.
Sweet. Been hoping we'd get a translation of this one.
It's good to hear that its getting translated. Mirrorman's series always has a good cast of harem members. Though if you are looking for sex in the story then you better look at his other series from puchipara label.
Momaseteyo Ore no Seigi(Justice).
The MC is a low-caste student in his normal life due to his background. But behind the shadow, he's a serviceman of a Evil Organisation who makes his way up due to his success against the good guys(girls) called the Saint Justice.
And like everyone knows, he's the scriptwriter for Kyonyuu series. He also did the novel version for almost all of Kyonyuu series. And the awesome thing is the story had some changes for the early ones and eventually a totally different plot. Anyway it was announced today (more like few hours ago) Kyonyuu series is getting a new game so perhaps it may affect this series release date.
Ruki0089
2018-02-13, 23:15
Translation is dropped for 7 months already...
Hah~
Chingaruna517
2018-04-05, 07:46
Me too...I wonder if anybody pick it up because its been long overdue...
Anyhow, here is the cover for the upcoming 13th Volume
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81a-Z6sMqAL.jpg
In case nobody knows, here is the Galley for Volume 12
https://imgur.com/a/NoPKr Volume 12 (https://imgur.com/a/NoPKr)
RedWingFM
2018-04-05, 11:24
Aaa, I feel Goban style :heh:
Chingaruna517
2018-04-05, 14:26
That will be awesome...Still, does anybody even know the characters's name and such?
RedWingFM
2018-04-05, 14:45
That will be awesome...Still, does anybody even know the characters's name and such?
There is a manga. You can see it there :)
Chingaruna517
2018-04-10, 21:44
^Well, the manga do reveals some of the names of the characters, I dare to know the others that are beyond the manga can provide. If I recall from reading the manga, we are in between Solem Arc and especially Cerca Arc, where the third one is by far the longest one in its manga series.
OK since nobody doing it or even too lazy to even bother , I will going to give some handful hints but only based on the description of Amazon jp only. Well, in case you missing anything, here is what I found.
Figures, this is where the manga adaptation are currently running: Hiroto rise as the Solum Castle Lord via subduing the Vampire named Valkyrie, along with his friendship with Mimia and others.
Fearing of Hiroto's growing influence around the region, somebody named Tarlon decides to deal with the young lord through assassination.
With Tarlon is defeated, Hiroto's next aim was to become the sheriff and the elf girl is his rival for the position for the election.
Now upgraded as a Governor, Hiroto have to deal with the rebellious Vampire Army under the command of one Vampire named Gerzekia (Or Gerzklya or something?) who holds a hateful grudge against humanity because of deforestation.
Gerzekia still doesn't trust Hiroto and Zeldis despite she made peace with the two after her defeat, so she decides to visit Solum alone. As the consequences of his alliance with the vampires, Hirito's begin his feud
against the kingdom's prime minister and his cronies only to have a teeth clentched teamwirk in order defeat the invading Phyllis Kingdom, which is a success partially thanks to Hiroto's tactic that garnered the king trust. Speaking of Phyllis kingdom... .
The defeated kingdom prepare for Round 2, this time with its champion Mertis and her partner. Whilst confronting another threat, Hirito also planing to create a world where human and monsters can coexist together in the world. In part of his quest, he seeks Raquel, who is said to be the princess of the fallen kingdom, to defeat the enemy. And this is where Hiroto screwed big time...
As if facing the prowess of Phyllis Kingdom isn't enough, no thanks to its best general Metis and Gardel, Hiroto had to deal with the Vampire Clan's (not Valkyrie but Gezerkia) defection as well, forcing him to deal with two enemies in a row.
Side story about Hiroto's life before arriving at Hybride.
The negotiations with the Phyllis Kingdom is almost complete until Hirito meets his last 2 opponents: Joachim (Raquel's brother) and Countess Felkina have join forces in against Hiroto from his alliance with Phyllis Kingdom.
Hybride's rival state Nobelsia (if that's how it is translated) is suffering the increasing Mummy abuse case over there, so one of the few survivors actually going to the border of the kingdom for help. Hirito is surely going to need his plan to gain as much help as possible.
Hirito is summoned to the capital of Hybride Kingdom in order to gain trust from the Mummies. Some opposition is plotting to crush Hiroto by manipulating the princess named Orfina.
With the Mummies is subsided, one of Hybride's another rival state named Magia is going to attack Hybride next. That kingdom was supposedly ruled by a benevolent king until his death, and apparently his heir the staging a war against Hybride because of hearing rumors about Hirito's prowess and the power of the Vampire Army.
Oh, and BTW, speaking of Volume 13, here are some of the preview picture here...
https://i.imgur.com/yW48vRZ.pnghttps://i.imgur.com/uN9QDIW.png
dragon213
2018-05-04, 01:16
^Well, the manga do reveals some of the names of the characters, I dare to know the others that are beyond the manga can provide. If I recall from reading the manga, we are in between Solem Arc and especially Cerca Arc, where the third one is by far the longest one in its manga series.
OK since nobody doing it or even too lazy to even bother , I will going to give some handful hints but only based on the description of Amazon jp only. Well, in case you missing anything, here is what I found.
Figures, this is where the manga adaptation are currently running: Hiroto rise as the Solum Castle Lord via subduing the Vampire named Valkyrie, along with his friendship with Mimia and others.
Fearing of Hiroto's growing influence around the region, somebody named Tarlon decides to deal with the young lord through assassination.
With Tarlon is defeated, Hiroto's next aim was to become the sheriff and the elf girl is his rival for the position for the election.
Now upgraded as a Governor, Hiroto have to deal with the rebellious Vampire Army under the command of one Vampire named Gerzekia (Or Gerzklya or something?) who holds a hateful grudge against humanity because of deforestation.
With the rebellious Now upgraded as a Governor, Hiroto have to deal with the rebellious Vampire Army under the command of one Vampire named Gerzekia (Or Gerzklya or something?) who holds a hateful grudge against humanity because of deforestation. This is also Hirito's first feud against the kingdom's prime minister.
A rival kingdom named Facing the threat from the neighboring Phyllis Kingdom, Hirito also planing to create a world where human and monsters can coexist together in the world. In part of his quest, he seeks Rachel/Raquel, who is said to be the princess of the fallen kingdom, to defeat the enemy. And this is where Hiroto screwed big time...
As if facing the prowess of Phyllis Kingdom isn't enough, no thanks to its best general Metis and Gardel, Hiroto had to deal with the Vampire Clan's (not Valkyrie but Gezerkia) defection as well, forcing him to deal with two enemies in a row.
Side story about Hiroto's life before arriving at Hybride.
The negotiations with the Phyllis Kingdom is almost complete until Hirito meets his last 2 opponents: Joachim (Raquel's brother) and Countess Felkina have join forces in against Hiroto from his alliance with Phyllis Kingdom.
Hybride's rival state Nobelsia (if that's how it is translated) is suffering the increasing Mummy abuse case over there, so one of the few survivors actually going to the border of the kingdom for help. Hirito is surely going to need his plan to gain as much help as possible.
Hirito is summoned to the capital of Hybride Kingdom in order to gain trust from the Mummies. Some opposition is plotting to crush Hiroto by manipulating the princess named Orfina.
With the Mummies is subsided, one of Hybride's another rival state named Magia that is located on its east side. That kingdom was supposedly ruled by a benevolent king until his death, and apparently his heir the staging a war against Hybride because of hearing rumors about Hirito's prowess and the power of the Vampire Army.
Oh, and BTW, speaking of Volume 13, here are some of the preview picture here...
https://i.imgur.com/yW48vRZ.pnghttps://i.imgur.com/uN9QDIW.png
How is Hirito's relationship with girls in later volumes, how far has he gone with them?
yuiichi9
2018-05-04, 18:40
Chingaruna517 thanks for the info. Of the images of vol 13 that you post I only see 1. Could you post them again, please?
Chingaruna517
2018-05-05, 00:31
@dragon213 Well, to give you an idea
Mimia-Easily seen as Hiroto's first and early allies and the development between the two are rather interesting. Manga's raw chapter 23 just shows that Mimia confesses her feelings to Hiroto and becoming hesitant to see him leaving back to his own world In Volume 11-12, Hiroto is actually helping Mimia to liberate the abused Mummies from the other side of Hybride Kingdom. Heck, because of that the mummies from the other side even wanting Hiroto to be king!
Valkyrie-Vampire whom Hiroto once caught and freed. Since then, she becoming one of Hiroto's early allies who are responsible to Hiroto's rise. Much like Mimia, she is having some sort of crush with Hiroto and becoming his love interest since.
SorceireIf the recent manga chapters (Volume 1-Volume 2) and LN Volumes are anything to come by, Hiroto's involvement in removing the curse is pretty much the main reason Sorceire as his love interest. Not much a development about her with Hiroto but, interestingly she is also one of Hiroto's important allies especially in the latter LN volumes.
Excelis-The elven castle lord who was Hiroto's former rival for the Election in becoming the State Sheriff. A lot of stuff happened during the event and after Hiroto won the election, she becoming his helper instead and since then flirting with him in the latter LN volumes.
Gezerkia-A vampire who was the leader of her Vampire Army and also have an extreme prejudice against humans because of deforestation, to the point revolting against the Hybride Kingdom. Hiroto's efforts in quelling her revolting forces Gerzekia to eventually surrender. She revolt again in Volume 8 after Hiroto suffered his first defeat but even that is quelled. Since then, she too becoming one of Hiroto's ally.
Metis-A strategist from the Phyllis Kingdom who once defeated Hiroto in terms of strategy. Yes, you read right, Metis delivered Hiroto his first defeat during the feud between Hybride Kingdom and her kingdom. It is only until the 2nd battle between both kingdom where Metis eventually acknowledge his skills and becoming his ally. In fact, Hiroto is the reason why Phyllis Kingdom is having an uneasy truce with its neighboring kingdom the Northern Phyllis Kingdom. Speaking of whom...
Raquel-Former Princess from the once famous (now fallen, unfortunately) Northern Phyllis Kingdom who is aiding Hiroto to defeat her rival kingdom from the south. Much like Metis's case, Hiroto is the only reason why Northern Phyllis Kingdom is having an uneasy peace with it's southern counterpart, the Phyllis Kingdom. Both Raquel and Metis dislike each other but willing to put their rivalry aside for Hiroto.
Felkina do Lalente-The Countess of the Hybride Kingdom who was once against Hybride Kingdom's negotiation with the Phyllis Kingdom. Whatever happens in the LN's Volume 10, however, her plot was eventually foiled and thus resulting her hatred against Hiroto for separating her from Joachim. In the near end of the Volume 13, however, Felkina eventually bury her hatchet against Hiroto after learn from Hybride King about scrapping about which prompts her to feel regret for mistreating Hiroto.
Nestoria-What is currently known about this new character is she is one of many prominent generals from Magia Kingdom, Hybride Kingdom's eastern rival kingdom. Will play a privitol role in Volume 13 since Hiroto's influence has reach to Magia Kingdom and the new king isn't delighted to hear it.
@yuiichi9
Oh yeah, I almost forgot. Here goes
https://i.imgur.com/f6VtKzA.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/mXlJJEX.pnghttps://i.imgur.com/SeUHrkv.png
https://i.imgur.com/HPIndrM.pnghttps://i.imgur.com/BcbDf1Y.pnghttps://i.imgur.com/uN9QDIW.png
yuiichi9
2018-05-05, 19:23
Thanks for the illustrations. Are those all the illustrations of vol. 13? Is Gezerkia the one that appear together with Valkyrie on the vol 13 cover?
It's really sad how no one is willing to translate this novel :/
Chingaruna517
2018-05-06, 00:48
@yuiichi9 For now, yes. And these are from the samples. Hopefully someone will post more than that. In regards of the characters that stands besides Hiroto and Valkyrie, yes that's Gezerkia. And I forgot to mention that she has a friendly rivalry with Metis at Volume 11?
@EvI I know right. In fact, its a darn shame that nobody is willing to pick up the series despite the story now goes beyond Hybride Kingdom Saga. Yes, I said it because just look how far is the series has gone! Volume 1-Volume 6 describe Hiroto's rise as one of the prominent figures in Hybride, Volume 7-Volume 10 (barring Volume 9 because that is a side story) featuring his involvement in the affairs of Phyllis Kingdom, Volume 11-Volume 12 is about the mummies communities outside the Hybride Kingdom and here we are in Volume 13 that features the feud between Hybride Kingdom and Magia Kingdom due to the latter's desire to crush the former because of Hiroto's reputation as well as the Vampire Army that is now one of Hybride Kingdom's champion army.
Can anybody see just how far it goes? In fact, we don't even know when will Hiroto ever return to his real world.
RedWingFM
2018-05-06, 08:04
And Valkyrie's little sister is with MC's friend?
Chingaruna517
2018-05-06, 09:12
^If you going to ask about Curele and Soichiro, then yes they are indeed together.
yuiichi9
2018-05-06, 15:19
Chingaruna517 can you shows a picture of metis, raquel and Felkina do Lalente? Thanks in advance.
Chingaruna517
2018-05-07, 01:02
Here is these characters
https://i.imgur.com/qhqoyqo.pnghttps://i.imgur.com/a4pwXhO.pnghttps://i.imgur.com/itPGdlA.png
Introduction:
Metis-One of two champion general of the Phyllis Kingdom who once beaten Hiroto's strategy
Raquel-One of Hiroto's allies during her feud against Phyllis Kingdom.
Felkina do Lalente-A countess from Hybride who is against Hiroto's talks about the alliance between Phyllis and Hybride . Rumors indicating that she is heavily involved in the upcoming Volume 13.
yuiichi9
2018-05-07, 13:38
Are all the girls on the list on page 6 in the harem? What are hiroto's goals for example like unifying the world etc? Does he want to return to his old world?
Chingaruna517
2018-05-08, 00:46
That's the good question. Well. all we know for now is that Mimia, Valkyrie, Sorceire and Excelis are these few who are close with Hiroto. As for the rest, well this is what I want to say,
In Gezerkia's case, the reason why she is an ally to Hiroto is because he has quell her Vampire Rebel Army twice
Both Metis and Raquel are each other's throat because of the downfall of the once flourish Northern Phyllis Kingdom, which according to the LN sources, is already in ruins courtesy to its southern counterpart's rule. In fact, because of the event of Vol.7-Vol.8, Hiroto has became a mediator for the two Phyllis Kingdoms, yes two, willing to compromise with each other. Do I also they have significant role since Vol.11 and Vol.12? Especially Raquel who confronts even the princess of Hybride Kingdom for supporting Anti Hiroto faction?
I'm not sure what and how Felkina's role with Hiroto because she rarely stick around with Hiroto and others. Why? Because she is a noblewomen and she didn't have all day hanging out with Hiroto and other. Volume 10 possibly her only appearance for now. And if the rumor is true, then Volume 13 might be her reapperance as a damsel of distress...
As for Nestoria, for now she is seen loyal to the Magia Kingdom despite the second king is a warmonger. And she only visits Hiroto as a messenger on her kingdom's behalf because of Hiroto's role in placing peace back to the state where the Phyllis Kingdom governs.
Also, keep in mind that both Hiroto and Soichiro themselves are unable to return to their world as they had to spend 5 years to live in this strange world.
dragon213
2018-05-10, 01:12
@dragon213 Well, to give you an idea
Mimia-Easily seen as Hiroto's first and early allies and the development between the two are rather interesting. Manga's raw chapter 23 just shows that Mimia confesses her feelings to Hiroto and becoming hesitant to see him leaving back to his own world In Volume 11-12, Hiroto is actually helping Mimia to liberate the abused Mummies from the other side of Hybride Kingdom. Heck, because of that the mummies from the other side even wanting Hiroto to be king!
Valkyrie-Vampire whom Hiroto once caught and freed. Since then, she becoming one of Hiroto's early allies who are responsible to Hiroto's rise. Much like Mimia, she is having some sort of crush with Hiroto and becoming his love interest since.
SorceireIf the recent manga chapters (Volume 1-Volume 2) and LN Volumes are anything to come by, Hiroto's involvement in removing the curse is pretty much the main reason Sorceire as his love interest. Not much a development about her with Hiroto but, interestingly she is also one of Hiroto's important allies especially in the latter LN volumes.
Excelis-The elven castle lord who was Hiroto's former rival for the Election in becoming the State Sheriff. A lot of stuff happened during the event and after Hiroto won the election, she becoming his helper instead and since then flirting with him in the latter LN volumes.
Gezerkia-A vampire who was the leader of her Vampire Army and also have an extreme prejudice against humans because of deforestation, to the point revolting against the Hybride Kingdom. Hiroto's efforts in quelling her revolting forces Gerzekia to eventually surrender. She revolt again in Volume 8 after Hiroto suffered his first defeat but even that is quelled. Since then, she too becoming one of Hiroto's ally.
Metis-A strategist from the Phyllis Kingdom who once defeated Hiroto in terms of strategy. Yes, you read right, Metis delivered Hiroto his first defeat during the feud between Hybride Kingdom and her kingdom. It is only until the 2nd battle between both kingdom where Metis eventually acknowledge his skills and becoming his ally. In fact, Hiroto is the reason why Phyllis Kingdom is having an uneasy truce with its neighboring kingdom the Northern Phyllis Kingdom. Speaking of whom...
Raquel-Former Princess from the once famous (now fallen, unfortunately) Northern Phyllis Kingdom who is aiding Hiroto to defeat her rival kingdom from the south. Much like Metis's case, Hiroto is the only reason why Northern Phyllis Kingdom is having an uneasy peace with it's southern counterpart, the Phyllis Kingdom. Both Raquel and Metis dislike each other but willing to put their rivalry aside for Hiroto.
Felkina do Lalente-The Countess of the Hybride Kingdom who was once against Hybride Kingdom's negotiation with the Phyllis Kingdom. Whatever happens in the LN's Volume 10, however, she eventually agreed with Hiroto's policies with the alliance between Hybride Kingdom and the Phyllis Kingdom.
Nestoria-What is currently known about this new character is she is one of many prominent generals from Magia Kingdom, Hybride Kingdom's eastern rival kingdom. Will play a privitol role in Volume 13 since Hiroto's influence has reach to Magia Kingdom and the new king isn't delighted to hear it
@yuiichi9
Oh yeah, I almost forgot. Here goes
https://i.imgur.com/f6VtKzA.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/mXlJJEX.pnghttps://i.imgur.com/SeUHrkv.png
https://i.imgur.com/HPIndrM.pnghttps://i.imgur.com/BcbDf1Y.pnghttps://i.imgur.com/uN9QDIW.png
Are valkyrie's feelings for him equal to mimia's or weaker? Just wondering how the feelings of the two main girls for him are since you said valkyrie has sort of crush on him
Chingaruna517
2018-05-11, 13:51
^As the matter of fact, if the journey from Vol.1-Vol.13 speaks any volume Valkyrie's feeling for Hiroto is pretty much as similar despite her Tsundere personality. Heck, she even contributing Hiroto's rise as an important figure in this unknown world especially quelling the rebellious Vampire Army from Volume 5-Volume 6. Volume 13 simply having the vampire tribe to be involved which means this also involving Valkyrie too.
One you should be concerning however are Sorceire and Excelis who, throughout the entire series, are flirting/seducing Hiroto every time he is successful in everything you do. OK, seduction is a strong word here so I'd say they will hold their feelings for him. Still, they do accompany him in during his duties as a mini missions, especially Vol.10, Vol.11 and Vol.12.
Gezerkia's case is rather complicated because she was once as Hiroto's first opponent since his rise as a State Sheriff in the state, before her eventually defeat and even made a deal with Hiroto not to attack the villagers, then comes Vol.8, she re-revolt (not sure what motivates her to do such thing) after Hiroto suffered his first lost though, under several strategy, he manage to quell her re-revolt again after Hiroto's comeback that defeat Phyllis Kingdom. Volume 13 may continuing her role as Hiroto's ally during the Magia Kingdom's invasion, considering her appearance and such...
Speaking of Phyllis Kingdom, we have Hiroto's recent relationship with Metis and Raquel. Both are champions of the two Phyllis Kingdom, with Raquel as the former noble of the already defunct Northern kingdom while Metis is one of her kingdom's best general, and both of them dislike each other because of the tension the the two kingdoms. The only reason why they reluctantly make peace with each other because of Hiroto, who made his grand accomplishment by being a mediator between the two kingdoms right below Hybride. Heck, Vol.11-Vol.12 have shown their recent activities especially involving the mummies abuse on Hybride's neighbor kingdom, especially Raquel who is defending Hiroto's innocence by arguing with Hybride Princess in the same volume!
yuiichi9
2018-05-13, 20:17
Does metis and raquel have feeling for hiroto?
Chingaruna517
2018-05-14, 01:00
Well, about that...
^ Metis and Raquel see him as the mediator for their respective Phyllis Kingdom (with the latter is a former noblewomen to a dead kingdom, yes the Northern Phyllis Kingdom is in fact a dead kingdom and Raquel is one of its few surviving member; and her reason for allying Hiroto was supposed to restore its former glory. Her younger brother then continuing that effort of restoration despite Raquel's protest, though he immediately gives up by the end of Vol.10 ). Surprisingly enough, from 11-12 onwards they are seen as Hiroto's ally, with Metis inviting Hiroto and allies for a banquet while Raquel confronts the Hybride Princess over her ministers' sinister plot onto Hiroto.
In any case, since both Metis and Raquel are Hiroto's ally outside Hybride, their role should be observed either way for further development.
Edit: More illustrations updates
https://imgur.com/a/6K8BXyF
Chingaruna517
2018-05-25, 10:44
Had to do a double post here because, whilst the 13th Volume of the LN is finally released while showing Hiroto's feud with the Magia Kingdom, the manga chapter's raw is out as we speak. In case nobody willing the pay a freakin' attention it, Chapter 23-24 (yes, these manga are still ongoing), Chapter 23-24 is basically taking place at the LN's Volume 3 where, spoiler alert, Tarlon vows to humiliate Hiroto for the previous Fake Mummy Incident of Volume 2. I know this is going to be off topic but at least its better than nothing (I will reviewing Chapter 23 shortly after this) . Here goes,
The following morning, Mimia and Hiroto are talking about the mummies. According to Mimia, the mummies used to be the residents at Neka because of the ruins that is located somewhere nearby, garnering Hiroto's interest. That is until Valkyrie come along and teasing Hiroto. With Mimia come along, Hiroto is now indulging oppai sandwich. Sorry if I say it as lewd but still....
Outside, Hiroto and his co. going to the lake where Soichiro is learning how to row a boat, with Leslia (Sorcie's mum) teaching him. Very seductive...Anyway, the boat has reached to the said ruin which, according to Mimia, was once the safe haven for the Mummies and can be only be accessed by the mummies. However, for some reason-as Valkyrie finds out-the entrance to be blocked by a rubble, which means the ruins are not accessible...
The following day, the Elves visits Hiroto and others in regards on having an alliance with Primaria. Of course, under Damur's advice, Zeldis agrees the offer and shake hands with one of Elven messenger. However...
At Secondaria, Tarlon is infuriated to learn that decision coming the point he calling his former allies as "traitors" for involving the elves in their alignment with the vampires without "considering" Damur's financial situation. This prompts Tarlon to resort on crushing the Solum-Neka Alliance. Dunno what' was his plan but I have an ill hunch that he will going to do something that harm both Neka and Solum.
Also, the manga chapter's cover
http://imagizer.imageshack.com/img923/8840/w0GZFu.png
Chingaruna517
2018-10-18, 10:25
Had to do a triple post of this one. Man this is the first to do such a thing, hopefully I don't get banned because of this. Anyway, here is the picture for the upcoming 14th volume.
https://i.imgur.com/5YxI9tB.jpg
Moving on, here is the story regarding this volume's story,
Japanese text
ヒュブリデ王国の力はヴァンパイア族の持つ空の力。我が国も空の力を持たぬ限り、ヒュブリデには手を出せな い。そう考えたマギア国王・ウルセウス一世は、ゲゼルキアと不仲なヴァンパイア族の女傑・デスギルドが率い る北方連合と同盟を結ぼうと企てる。空の力を得たウルセウスは四ヶ国の元首会談を提案、そこでヒュブリデに 不利な協定を押し付けることを企む。会談への出席を封じられたヒロトはどう立ち向かうのか？ 異世界召喚フ ァンタジー第１４巻、ヒロトがついに宿敵マギア王と対決！
English translation (personally attempted)
Due to its Vampire Forces, Hybride Kingdom is untouchable and Urseus has to seek one vampire named デスギルド (probably pronounced Disgurd, I guess?) of the north, due to her apparent sour rivalry against Gezerkia. Anyway, the summit between 4 kingdoms has finally come and Urseus will be the one who talk with everyone in regards of the race for the air force with the kings across the kingdoms, which presumably putting Hybride into a severe disadvantage. What is Hiroto's role in the summit? In this new volume, the battle between Hiroto and the Magia King has begun!
In other words....
It seems the rivalry between Hybride and Magia is far from over. Even after the failed invasion that resulted his crushing defeat, Urseus refuse to give up spreading Magia Kingdom's supremacy. Not only he seeks one of Gezerkia's enemies as his ally, he also planning on dominating the air force that will going to cripple its rival kingdom by any means necessary-starting talking with the other kings (which, in a sense, including King Esh of Phyllis and the the president from the Elven Kingdom) who can't stand the influence of Hybride Kingdom's prominence. This means that Hiroto will going to face Urseus as his political rival, again.
zezegui222
2018-10-18, 12:08
Is this Urseus a character of the latter volumes? I always get confused when reading a character's name in this series. Probably because I only read the manga and there's a lot of characters besides it. Well... the years of wait between each chapter can be the reason too.
I think this novel is interesting, but it's strange why people don't pay attention to it.
Chingaruna517
2018-10-18, 20:24
It's a darn shame too because since the Ecchiness of the series is ridiculously juicy, and the protagonist is not a stupid idiot, nobody willing to pay attention to it. Like I said from the past posts from some blog, translations for this series are extremely scarce: English version stopped midway (or rather quarter of it for reasons unknown) in just the first arc, let alone a Saga, and the Chinese counterpart stopped only the first arc of the Phyllis Saga because reasons....I'm sorry, I'm getting ahead of myself here, so I'll stop this at once .
Where was I? Oh yeah, about Urseus. Yes, he will be the recurring character in the latter volume due to his antagonistic rivalry with Hiroto and Hybride since Volume 13. And this is only the beginning of the Third Saga-The Four Kingdoms Saga. Let's do it from the recap of the 13th Volume shall we?
With the death of the former king, Urseus became the new king and his first business was to attack Hybride due to the growing reputation of Hiroto and the vampires.
Whilst that going on, Hiroto confronted Nestoria-one of Urseus's trusted warriors-in a debate about the war between both kingdoms, with the former belittled our hero. Fortunately, Hiroto's debate prowess has impressed Nestoria and Hybride was spared as the result, for now.
Elsewhere, Raquel tried to warn Zalia the elven prime minister of Magia about ceasing their attack onto Hybride, only to be scoffed off by Zalia when the latter insisted that the vampire as a threat to Magia and she still fight against Hybride because of the kingdom's belittlement against the other species.
Through mind games back and forth, Hiroto and co. eventually rescued Hybride (again) as not only Soichiro stopping King Moldius from signing a tricky deal with Zalia, the Magia Army itself being severely beaten by the Vampire Army who ambushed them in the forest, resulting some casualties. Shocked by this surprising outcome, Zalia begrudgingly order the retreat while worries that Urseus
The aftermath of Magia Army's humiliating defeat isn't pretty for Magia, especially Urseus who is shocked by the feats of Hiroto and the Vampire Army that crush his army. Felkina eventually opens up with Hiroto (though she is still a girlfriend to Joachim) after the latter's request to Moldius. Hiroto and co. (with Soichiro, Valkyria Elves from the Regulus Republic-one who also briefly despise Hybride-is now making their moves as well.
Now,
Considering the description here, it seems Urseus still finding ways to crush Hybride despite his army's disastrous defeat by the hands of the vampires from the previous invasion. The irony is that, in order to beat his kingdom that relies on the vampires, Urseus needs one to turn against Hiroto and Hybride altogether. Not to mention that he is now gathering some allies in his revenge against Hybride as well, if the elves from Regulus Republic weren't hostile towards Hybride with the same reason. This pretty much makes Hiroto meeting some of his worst rivals since the 8th Volume of the series.
Then, we have a new character named Disgurd who, according to the Japanese novel's description,doesn't have a good relationship with even Gerzekia of all vampires. In fact, if the Japanese description indicating anything, she might play a bigger role in Urseus's plot in strengthen Magia's own "Air Force" . Remember, not long after escaping death from Phyllis Army, Hiroto was betrayed by Gerzekia Faction vampires before in Volume 8 and its only through the help from Valkyria and her clan that Hiroto managed to quell the vampire uprising before dealing with Phyllis. Lets see how will he stop Disgurd from causing discord within the vampire clan.
Don't forget about the 2 kings who also antagonizing Hybride besides Magia: King Esh of Phyllis has been kept his eyes close to Hiroto in spite his friendly relationship with Metis and Raquel, mostly via diplomatic means; Regulus Republic on the other hand begins to make their moves with some ministers already making their moves by conspiring with Urseus to humiliate Hybride.
sparhawk1610
2018-10-31, 10:13
https://imgur.com/a/cfL0rrB vol 14 illus
Chingaruna517
2018-11-04, 01:56
Many thanks for the illustrations full set, man! Anyway, this will be covering some certain spoilers in regards of this story itself via some illustrations and some mini spoilers that I've read few days ago (read, Minor).
The cover shows Gezerkia and Sorceire are with Hiroto with the former play a major role in the book considering this recent description in the official Japanese
Hiroto confronts a new vampire named Disgurd, the vampire who has a distasteful relationship with Gezerkia out of sheer envy. When Disgurd orders him to fight with swords, Hiroto, being Hiroto, claims that his mouth is his weapon. You know the guy, negotiation is his thing, but will Disgurd ever willing to listen though. Speaking of...
Prior to the confrontation above, Hiroto and others are watching a flock of vampires, Blue-Winged Vampires mind you, are flying towards them; indicating their attack. While we don't know the timing of this attack, it is assumed that it is during the Four Kingdoms Summit? Meanwhile, Excelis reports to Metis about the the said attackers. What will Phyllis respond to the new enemy?
Back in Hybride, or rather Neka, Sorceire receives a letter from Hiroto and, of course, she is delighted about it. Wonder what are the contents are?
The other illustrates Nestoria's visit to Disgurd under Urseus's order and want her to collaborate with her lord in regards of Magia's attack onto Hybride, with jewelry as their agreement. At first, Disgurd seemly trying to kill Nestoria but latter information said that the latter is spared and, of course, Zalia is the first who against Urseus's idea of recruiting a vampire into his army's ranks because she deems untrustworthy.
Later on, the Four Kingdoms Summit has arrive and both vampires-Gezerkia and Disgurd-are having their unpleasant reunion, and they boasting at each other especially their "asset". We soon learn Disgurd's animosity against Gezerkia stems from her jealousy against the former.
Then, we are seeing Urseus himself seeing Disgurd herself in regards of the king's plan on attacking Magia again. Keep in mind he was defeated from the previous volume, so it somewhat make sense for him because the new king want to repay his humiliation ten-fold to Hybride. What makes the situation even more ambiguous is that in order to exact that same revenge, Urseus had to go though another humiliation by agreeing some of Disgurd's condition that is more absurd than the last. This prompts even Nestoria of all people to call Urseus out for his means of defeating Hybride.
Next, there will be 3 pictures as 1 to explain all the events: Raquel follows Hiroto and Valkyria along the way, Valkyria is relief to see Hiroto again, and Mimia serve Hiroto some drink. Whichever the case, it seems Hiroto survives his encounter with Disgurd and the Blue Wing Vampires and he is thinking about retaliating with the attackers...
Moving on we then see the unfriendly relationship between Gezerkia and Disgurd where both arguing each other along the way. The animosity is so fierce that not even Zeldis want to interfere.
I would like to skip these 2 pictures of this one because whichever is it, it still shows the same thing: Hiroto is discussing with a noble-whom I believe to be the leader of Regulus Republic by looking at his ears-about how the upcoming discussion. Whatever the reason, the king is highly concern about the plan...
The discussion between 2 sides shows that Disgurd's shock after she hears Hiroto's debate. We know that the later scene shows that Hiroto is succeeding in his debate, but does it mean that Urseus's ploy failed even with a vampire at his side?
Finally, we see the happy faces of Hiroto and his female companions: consists of Raquel, Sorceire and Excelis, indicating that he negotiation and debate has finally succeeded. What else awaits for him?
P.S. to sparhawk1610: You still owe me a PM message about the request I made...
Man, it would help if it at least the series' wiki site was more active.
Chingaruna517
2018-11-15, 14:34
^Well, it will be a lot helpful if somebody, just anybody willing to proviide at least some information about this underrated diamond. Didn't I already posted so many times about how scarce the translations are? No thanks to lazy people, that is! Am I the only one find it truly good and appreciates this story as amazing without ever being cringed by the fanservice? Apparently, people are focuses on Bust sizes of a Cookie Tray more than melons these days.*sigh*
Joke aside, here is some small glimpse of review about this volume as well as the next volume in the future (dunno when but based on the review, the hint might be there.)
It seems that in spite of the Blue Wing Vampire's allegiance with Magia, which would have been a disadvantage to Hybride, Hiroto's "Sword of Debate" manage to save Hybride from danger once again. However, Hiroto's victory is somewhat temporarily bbecause the rivalry between Hybride and Magia continues!
LeftSeven
2018-11-16, 13:01
^
:heh: :heh:
good luck, informant.
Chingaruna517
2019-01-01, 01:29
OK fellas, listen up. I think I've just received a book and I think I can make some summaries about the entire book about Disgurd Arc. Although, I can't guarantee that I read them all since I just got the book not too long ago, and I need some time for me to actually read the whole just to understand the actual story, so you might see some blanks in this spoilers below. So, without further ado, here we go
Introduction:
Prologue
The story starts off with Nestoria meeting with the entitled vampire named Disgurd whilst warning her about not to underestimating a human named Hiroto. As a swing from Disgurd seemly want to "test" Nestoria because, why would she want to kill a human who gives her some jewelries to them?
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Chapter 1-
Solum' reputation soars with the following Bourgault's death with the mummies roaming in the town.
Hiroto and others on the other hand are worried about Magia's possible another invasion as he knows that the compensation of 30,000 silver isn't enough to make Magia back down. Also, timeline trivia, Hiroto and Soichiro have lived in the another world for 1 year and 6 months.
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Nestoria's jealousy for Urseus is becoming apparent due to her disgust/distrust towards Disgurd for Urseus's humiliation by the vampire , though she "tolerates" the blue-wing vampire is because she needs her to destroy Hybride.
Finnath on the other hand remains bitter over Moldius's increasing faith for Hiroto.
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
The invasion of the Blue-Winged Vampires have arrived and despite Hiroto tells them that the vampires he sees are different, nobody believes him. For reason whatever, with the appearance of Valkyria and
One of Gezerkia's underling tells the feud between Gezerkia and Disgurd with the latter became intoxicated by the former's glory, making her as Gezerkia's adversary.
Chapter 14
Hiroto's apparent first meeting with Disgurd but no interaction, and Moldius immediately shoo off both Magia Ambassador and Disgurd from Emperia, which already provoking Disgurd who is itching for a fight.
Chapter 15
The disappointed meeting with Moldius prompts Disgurd to antagonize Hybride with disdain, especially Hiroto and Curele who she hated the most.
Meanwhile, at Phyllis, Eesh and Abrahim are meeting up with Metis and Gardel in regards their would be alliance with . According to him, due to his time and study at Regulus, it seems Urseus, like Hiroto, is very excel in debates. This concerns both Metis and Gardel especially the former who strongly berates that collaborating with Magia again will surely ruining the peace between Phyllis and Hybride
Chapter 16
Urseus reunite with Cognadus and Dialogs since the former is the Magia king's former teacher, and all three of them are plotting something sinister to corner Hybride and humiliating Hiroto. Lets just say their methods is not very pleasing one.
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Before leaving to Regulus Republic, Panopticus steps down and bestow his Prime Minister's position to Hiroto, under Moldius's decree, making the boy as Hybride's new PM. Consider this as an instant upgrade for emergency
Then, the ill meeting between Gezerkia and Disgurd as they both mocking each other until Zeldis intervenes and mediate them both.
Urseus then confront Moldius and he is shocked to learn that Hiroto is Hybride's new Prime Minister. The king instead laughs and further looking forward to destroy Hiroto by himself.
Disgurd is next to meet Hiroto and this is the first interaction between the 2, Despite her intimidation against him to the point having a urge to kill him, including her question about who is the most beautiful vampire, Hiroto remains unfazed by her threats and he says that Gezerkia is a better vampire but also teases Disgurd herself as a pretty person an well. Keep in mind that Hiroto's words presses her berserk button and the only reason why she is holding back is because her underling Azan stops her, not to mention that Hiroto holds her hands without any fear that causes her to go speechless.
Chapter 23
The debate then begins with all four sides in one table: Hybride has Moldius and Hiroto, Phyllis got Eesh and Abrahim, Magia's own with Urseus and Zalia, and
Anyhow, everybody is talking about the vampires and 4 kingdoms while Urseus insists everything is for the "peace" he constantly bragging about, with Disgurd is stunned to hear Hiroto;s words about vampires being an underling to the puny humans she belittled. Everything seems going to Magia-Regulus's plan to cornering Hiroto....or is it?
With Hiroto smiles that infuriates Urseus, the elves and Disgurd, his rebuttal in the meeting changes the tides where most of his argument that silencing Urseus and Magia. Not sure what he said in the dialog between him and Urseus but every time Urseus brings some topic to the table, Hiroto's counters are so sharp that Urseus is rendered as speechless.
Special props goes to Zeldis whose rebuttal against Disgurd and Zalia is epic one: When Disgurd/Zalia condemning the vampires as barbaric for "terrorizing" Babylos by dropping the heads of dead Phyllis generals and wonder if they had a grudge against Magia. Zeldis's retort? He says that all the vampires (his clans and Gezerkia's) did was to protect Hiroto whom they viewed as a family while berating the Magia-Northern Vampire Alliance for attacking Emperia without any reason what-so-ever. This alone silencing both Zalia and Disgurd as they have don't have anything to fight back.
Even so, both Cognadus and Dialogs are not impressed by Hiroto's debate as they still consider Magia has its right to actually have its own air army, which also means crippling Hybride's defenses. However, Hiroto's one word in the debate will change the tide of the entire meeting that silencing even Cognadus and Dialogs to the point they have to admit defeat. That one word? Leonidas, King Moldius's son and Hybride Prince who might going to declare war against almost everyone who threatens the vampires of Hybride because they are crucial to Hybride's defense-something that would surely threatening 4 kingdoms peace.
For those who are wondering, Leonidas made his early cameo/debut from Volume 13 where he was flirting with the women over there, and despite his antagonistic rivalry against Urseus due to their time as classmates at Regulus, he concerns little to Hybride's politics even when his own kingdom was in peril from Urseus's deceiving trickery. It was only until his bond with Hiroto in this book that prompts him to change his mind.
Even so, Urseus refuses to give until Cognadus eventually stops him and actually agreeing with Hiroto's words with it. That's right, people. Hiroto words are so strong that he had Cognadus siding with him! That's right, people, Cognadus, an elven minister who is Urseus's close ally and as well a critic against Hiroto and the vampires, have to switch side to Hiroto! And Eesh is seemly satisfied to witnessing the outcome.
Epilogue
After the debate, a feast is held where Disgurd attends the party for the first time. This is where she actually seen regretting for witnessing Hiroto's prowess to the point begins to feel envy for both Zeldis and Gezerkia for having such man at their side.
Urseus and Zalia on the other hand are bitter for this outcome especially the king himself who never thought about meeting a perverted prince such as Leodinas could be Hiroto' turning point for victory. Consider this as Magia's humiliation
Cognadus, especially after witnessing Hiroto's prowess for the first time, remarks that Hiroto is crucial figure to Hybride and its diplomatic
On Phyllis's side, it seems Eesh and Abrahim are leaving back to Phyllis where the king seemly envious for Moldius for having such caliber person such as Hiroto. This however causing Abrahim to feel unhappy for some reason...
Chingaruna517
2019-04-19, 13:00
OK folks, it's me again. Had to do a double post again because rhe new one is here. Anyway, here is the picture for the upcoming 15th volume.
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81aBVTE5f9L.jpg
Moving on, here is the story regarding this volume's story,
Japanese text
レグルス共和国の首都でヒュブリデ、マギア、ピュリス３か国の元首会談が再び開かれる。ピュリス宰相はマギ ア国王と組?みヴァンパイア族の越境を禁じようと図るが、ピュリス国王は反発し失敗。この国王の態度に憤慨 した将軍はピュリス国王の姪・フレイアスにピュリス国王を退けるよう懇願するが、代わりにフレイアスが提案 したのはヒュブリデへの外交戦だった――。ピュリス国王の後継者と言われる姫君の策謀を、ヒロトはどう退け るのか？ コミカライズも絶好調の異世界成り上がりファンタジー、待望の第１５巻!!
English translation (personally attempted)
Once again, the trio of Hybride, Magia and Phyllis are having yet another conference at Regulus Republic's capital. This time, Phyllis Prime Minister Abrahim allying himself with Urseus in yet another attempt in prohibiting the vampires from roaming boarder but fail his argument against King Eesh. Fed up by the king's recent behavior, the generals are seeking the king's niece named フレイアス (Freyas, I guess?) in order to dismiss the king and having a diplomatic war with Hybride. Exactly how will Freyas going to fight against Hiroto with her strategy that guarantee her place as Eesh's successor?
Basically....
Phyllis is undergoing its civil crisis when Anti-Hybride Alliance Faction make its move: Abrahim chooses to betray Eesh by siding with Urseus into yet another attempt to stop the vampires from crossing the boarders. Whatever Eesh's decision is, some generals-who are against Phyllis's friendship with Hybride-stages a coup by having Freyas-the kingdom's princess who happens to be Eesh's nice and probably his successor-as the new leader of Hybride and convince her to have a diplomatic war with Hybride, especially with Hiroto due to the princess's talent in strategy. Yep, after Excelis, Gezerkia, Metis, Felkina, Nestoria and Disgurd, Freyas is Hiroto's 7th female rival in the continent. Considering the appearance of Rachel, Gezerkia and even Disgurd, they could be involved in the story specifically the reluctant alliance between the latter vampires.
Thanks for the summaries...I know this series from the manga version and I'd love to be able to read the novels...it's sad that there isn't so much interest in it.
Chingaruna517
2019-04-21, 00:50
Thanks for the summaries...I know this series from the manga version and I'd love to be able to read the novels...it's sad that there isn't so much interest in it.
You need some patience and some understanding to really comprehend the story's main attraction, friend. After all, this is about Hiroto's negotiating skills against several opponents and eventually forcing them to eat the humble pie (yes, really. Hiroto's negotiating skills is his strength, so expect him to talk a lot when reading the pages..).
Anyway, here is something we all need to know in the latest book.
A new (female) character is introduced as Freyas-The Princess of Phyllis who is Eesh's niece and his heir apparent. Described as a woman in here 20's, she is busty, pretty and also strong fella who is talented in archery and a strong sense of hearing due to her experience as a fighter since her age of 11! Talk about a young warrior ...
Abrahim and Eesh argue against each other over the next summit at Regulus: The Prime Minister urges his liege to participate the Summit again in order to prove that Phyllis is powerful enough without Hybride's help, only to be scold by the king for his terrible ideas; not to mention that Eesh doesn't want his niece be part of the politics too. This is the last straw for Abrahim as he's now unable to stand his liege's stubbornness any longer, so he opts to performs a conspiracy with Urseus instead in order to being Phyllis's prowess back on the map. Speaking of Urseus...
He is so bitter about his another defeat by Hiroto from the Summit that he doesn't have any time to sleep, much to Zalia's worry. It is only when he receive a letter from a stranger (Abrahim) revitalizes him as he try to make another scheme in win the debate since he vows not to be beaten by the young prime minister for the 3rd time. Come to think of it, whatever happened to Nestoria who has a beef with Disgurd from the last book?
On the next day, Hiroto is preparing for the upcoming summit where he briefly learns about said princess. During the Summit, Abrahim betrays Eesh by making a daunting suggestion that supports Urseus. However, through the involvement of an uneasy alliance between Gezerkia and Disgurd (yes, they are still dislike each other even after the last book), Hiroto manages to shoot down most of the argument and wins the debate. Hiroto's performance not only make Magia to suffer its 3rd defeat, but it also impresses Eesh so much that the king years Hiroto to be his vassal.
Meanwhile, in Phyllis Gardel is seemly the only general who is against Freyas's aggressive antagonism against Hybride. In fact, he thinks the Princess's belittlement against Hiroto as suicidal for not knowing his true prowess, only to be called as a coward as her retaliation instead to the point not fearing death. Freyas then remarks her uncle's "wrong path" that skews the pride and dignity of the kingdom and she will not going to let it happen. For a warrior princess, she doesn't seemed to be a bright person. Then again, only several pages will tell how will the princess going to eat her own decision when she confronts Hiroto's strategies. Oh, do I forget to mention that Leonidas( King Moldius's son) will going to marry Freyas as the friendship between 2 kingdoms?
Meanwhile, Hiroto is visiting Disgurd where the former thanks the latter for her "alliance" with Gezerkia, prompting the Lady of the Blue-Winged Vampire goes tsundere out of the blue. Also, Valkyria's mother is briefly mentioned during the conversation where Disgurd agrees to help Hiroto to look for her. This prompts Azan, one of Disgurd's underling, assumes his leader has mellowed a bit ever since her meeting with Hiroto...
Whilst Cognadus and Dialogs are commenting Hiroto's caliber that brought more surprises, we sees a "conversation" between Urseus and Hiroto where the king bring sarcasm simply because he can't deal with his 3rd defeat. However despite Magia hostility against him, starting with Zalia's cold replies to him, Hiroto still talk to them like normal people as he urges both Urseus and Magia to visit Leonidas sometime before leaving; further confuses Urseus even more....
Also, more preview illustrations
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Chingaruna517
2019-05-08, 09:48
Alright, this is the third time in double posting
Anyway, more official pictures
https://i.imgur.com/dULi0lq.jpg
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https://i.imgur.com/4KjNRJn.jpg
Also, some of spoilers for the upcoming book and some of the comment for those who has read the book itself...
Japanese Comment #1
某王様に死亡フラグがガンガン立ってたけど名将二人が即ブレイク、新キャラの姫様もナイス先読みだった。で もそのおっぱいで弓は無理でｓｙ……いやこの世界、爆乳の名将多すぎて無理じゃないけど、その装備で大丈夫 か！？ マイクロビキニで弓は無理でしょ！！
Japanese Comment #2
令和最初はこれ。前巻から続く四か国協議の決着と、やり手で人望も厚い新キャラ・フレイアス姫との対決の大 きく2本の筋。ヴァンパイアの容赦ない復讐は、やはり人間とは違う種族なんだと再認識させる。フレイアス姫 は若さゆえか、両国の合意をとるよりもヒロトを言い負かすことに執着してしまったのが敗因でしたね。それに しても姫さん、ビキニパレオで会談に出席する恥女ぶりw よほど自信家なのかな。でもそのおっ◯いで弓は無理でしょ。怪我しないように気をつけてほしい 。
Japanese Comment #3
三か国の元首会談でピュリス宰相の策が失敗に終わる中、国王の姪であるフレイアス姫が外交戦を仕掛けてくる 今巻。―――全てが詰んだこの状況、逆転の芽は何処にある？ ヴァンパイア族に理不尽な暴力が襲い掛かり復 讐の刃が振り下ろされる中、新たなる強敵である姫と舌戦を一戦交える今巻。今度こそ終わりかという圧倒的不 利な状況の中、勝敗を分けたのは経験と目指すものの差。そんな、ヒロトが最大の窮地を乗り切る弁舌の熱さと 機転が一つの終着点を迎える巻である。新たな因縁を作りつつも掴んだ勝利の先の戦いとは。 次巻も須らく期待である。
Basically,
Personal Thoughts for Volume 15
Aside from Abrahim's betrayal against Eesh for supporting Urseus in yet another Summit of the Four Kingdoms, something big will affect the series entirely: The death of a certain king (dunno who but lets hope its not Eesh) will split the kingdom apart when 2 generals are at each other throats due to their arguments over Phyllis's future that will affect its friendship with Hybride: The Anti-War Faction (might comprises Metis and Gardel) is strongly against warring with Phyllis whilst the Pro-War Faction (lead by Freyas), who we're going to talk about it later) want to regain the kingdom's "prominence" through war against Hybride. Not only Hiroto have to face Urseus who lost to him for the3rd time even with his conspiracy with Abrahim, he also have to confront Freyas of Phyllis whose confidence for victory is so high that she, like many antagonists before her, may dismiss Hiroto's true caliber due to his age, if her hostile interaction with Gardel imply something. This means Hiroto has 2 arch rivals to worry about: while the preview sees Urseus's ongoing feud with Hiroto is spite his 3 rows of defeat, the same thing cannot be said for Freyas as the warrior princess may be formidable than she appears to be, even in debates.
Speaking of Freyas, aside from her being the best archer in her kingdom and having sharp senses, a royalty in the 20's to boot, she (like all antagonists before her) underestimates Hiroto and also the one whov voices her opposition against Phyllis's friendship with Hybride. Instead of improving relationship between Phyllis and Hybride, Freyas is so fixated on her rivalry against Hiroto to the point willing to participate the debate in order to get an advantage. As far as we all know that defeat is pretty much inevitable for her, considering some describe her as a capable royalty, one would really wonder what has Hiroto in mind to actually defeat Freyas since the Princess is so confident about her battles with Hiroto that she mocks him for being too young. Yes, really. Also, Freyas is wearing...a micro bikini like costume for the summit while carrying a bow with her?Maybe this is her outfit in default but only more illustrations will tell, if they're available...
Either way, vampire's relentless revenge against humanity has become the recurring topic again and it leads to Hiroto's fierce feud against Urseus and Freyas in this latest book; indicating the prejudice against the Other Species is still prevalent in spite of Book 6's Phyllis Army's defeat at Terminus River, Book 11's Noblesia Mummy Case, and Book 13's Magia Army's horrific defeat at Lunisia. Also, Valkyria's mom is suddenly mentioned during Hiroto's interaction with Disgurd that may foreshadowing Valkyria's family is next on the 16th volume. Not sure whether or not she is alive, but for Disgurd to actually willing(and casually) talk with Hiroto about her says something...
Chingaruna517
2019-08-01, 17:05
Third post already. I know there is a limitation for that but c'mon guys, I barely even going consistent here !.
Anyways, more official pictures for the Volume 15 is finally here and some stories as well ts finally here. This is the full link to the full version.
https://imgur.com/a/ys7uOd2
However, if you have the time, maybe you can see the pictures and also some of the major, major spoilers regarding the
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Mini spoilers coming soon...
darkofficer
2019-08-01, 19:07
so he does the ''it'' with the mummy and vampire. nice
Chingaruna517
2019-08-02, 16:41
^Considering the author is a legendary writer for the eroge, it wouldn't be surprising.
That aside, here is my personal summary after reading the book itself
Enter Freyas, the princess of Phyllis and also a niece/heir apparent to Eesh who is talented at everything. A beautiful busty woman in her 20's who is also a warrior due to her abundant experience as one since her age of 11, but she has one skill that makes her a formidable person: She can read minds. Yes, you read this one correctly, the princess can read minds of both her allies and enemies and can refute anything that made them speechless-starting with Abrahim whose presence is noted by the princess before he can tell her anything. However...
For some (and good) reason, Eesh refuses to let his niece to participate the Four Kingdom Summit despite Abrahim's plea. From what I personally know about this is that both Eesh and Freyas share their stubbornness hares their stubbornness but unlike her uncle, she is not a type of woman who willing to take humilliation easily and learn from her mistake quickly which will going to bite her afterwards. Oh, and speaking of Abrahim...
Whilst the princess sends a threat letter to Sigil (Felkina's territory) about handing over the Northern Phyllis remnants (such as Raquel and Joachim), that rouge Prime Minister allying himself with Urseus of all people into yet another attempt to crush Hybride. This seemly give Urseus one chance to avenge his previous defeat by Hiroto so he accept that rouge Abrahim's suggestion. Will he going to avenge his lost and humiliate Hybride for real?
Well, like the last book, the meeting going smooth for Magia and Abrahim since they have the advantage, for the most part, to the point even angers Eesh for his prime minister's betrayal. In the end, however, not even the Sneaky Alliance can topple Hiroto's craftiness and the unlikely alliance between Gezerkia and Discurd. Yep, you folks read this one right, 2 archrivals' unlikely cooperation led to Hiroto's another victory over Urseus and Abrahim-making this as the king's 3rd defeat to Hiroto. Whilst Magia has to lick its wounds for its humilliation, Abrahim meanwhile has to give up his position when another Phyllis character name Djoser replaces him as Phyllis's new Prime Minister due to the king's growing distrust for the former. Don't worry, he is still alive but his malicious plan doesn't end here as he is now anticipating Freyas to finish the job. Again, later for that...
To rub salt to injury for Urseus, he and his subjects (Zalia and Nestoria) then encounter Hiroto along their way and they have some "troubling" conversation with the Diferente who, despite Magia's hostility against him, willing to have a pep talk with them and gives Urseus an advise about something, especially the vampire stuff. Of course, Zalia isn't easily convinced by such as she views this as an insult instead only to be hushed by Urseus who deems Hiroto's words are so strange that even he briefly reflecting his action. And then Magia does the unthinkable & the unforgivable that will certainly spell trouble for the kingdom. Why you ask?
Luluk, Slara's son, wanders off to Lusina forest only for his wings to be shot by unknown assailants (presumably Magia soldiers), falls into the woods and almost dying as the result of a vicious beatdown by 6 strangers. Almost everybody search for him but unable to find him. Fortunately, the kid is barely alive and he is found by the skeleton couple and his is staying at a Skeleton Village for his recovery. This obviously garners the attention from both Red-Winged (Gezerkia Side) and Blue-Winged (Disgurd Side) Vampires and they are understandably furious about it, especially Zeldis who see him like his own son and attacking onto the poor kid means hurting his clan. The consequences of Luluk's injury?
Besides of making the vampires very angry (that's including Gezerkia, Discurd and Zeldis), it also critically lowering Aden Spiritual Light so much that even the culprits culprits who was responsible for Luluk's condition are regret for it. Though it is little too late as all 6 of them are killed by Gezerkia and Disgurd in one night. But this is only the beginning...
The official bloody revenge starts with the Vampire Alliance flying towards Magia's capital and slaughter any soldiers along the way in order to reach Urseus who, by the way, is hiding under Nestoria's protection. Along the way, the duo confront Disgurd who call them out for Aden's "sin" for hurting Luluk and the standoff continues with Urseus (who obviously deny the whole thing and refuses to admit it) calls Disgurd for "breaking the promises" of the alliance but the vampire hear enough of it and call for the massacre. Until....
Lagos, the former Prime Minister who once served Urseus's father Nasar, comes to the rescue and plea the vampire to have mercy for Urseus and others for the sake of Nasar. And this is where Urseus finally realizes how far his hatred for the vampires has gone when an innocent kid is involved. Even so, the vampires refused to accept Lagos's apology until the latter's willingness of sacrificing himself makes Disgurd to reconsider and spare Urseus, on one condition: Magia will never go to request help from Northern Vampire ever again. This causes Urseus to finally understand Hiroto's words and goes to Lagos an going to replace Zalia and appoint him as the Prime Minister to guide. Guess this is bittersweet ending for Magia, eh. Now, back to Freyas...
Even before Magia's bittersweet ending, there is a commotion between Hybride and Phyllis in regards of the stubborn princess herself. To actually strengthen the relationship between 2 kingdoms, Moldius and Eesh agree to make an arrange marriage between Leonidas and Freyas. One problem though: Remember what I talk about Freyas being the stubborn princess? Well, it seems her hostility against the friendship between Hybride and Phyllis is so strong that she even argues with Gardel, one of few people think that warring with Hybride right now is a bad idea-considering what happened to and even call him a coward because of it. Well, that's before her eventually meeting and her verbal clash with Hiroto anyway but this is just even the beginning...
Metis is also unable to stop Freyas because the princess favors Zieglete of all people in reigniting Phyllis's feud against Hybride in order to get Raquel and Joachim while retaking Phyllis's former glory. This concerns Eesh so much that he refuses to support Freyas but want nothing to do with her and let the consequences to teach his foolish niece. In fact, he have the new Prime Minister Djoser to keep an eye on her and report to him if she done anything stupid which we will talk about it much later. The biggest stinger of all, Even Abrahim of all people finds his plan bite him back. Sure, seeing Freyas was his best idea to bring Phyllis's glory to bring back it former glory but he never expect that the princess to do something that clumsy and reckless...
Not even Moldius and Panopticus are able to dissuade Freyas from attacking Hybride as the princess's rebuttal is too strong for even them. Not helping matters is whatever happened at Magia due to the vampires' alliance attack onto Bahram further increases Phyllis hostility against Hybride so much that the princess's suicidal idea have been endorsed by most of her growing supporters who now view her as Phyllis's "last hope" in bringing its former glory back. This causes chaos for figures from Hybride and Phyllis as everyone think that what Freyas proposing with deteriorating the relationship between Hybride and Phyllis, so Hiroto is needed to save the day again. And speaking of Hiroto...
Before meeting the princess, he meets Raquel first and tells her that everything will going to be fine despite he hasn't even think a strategy. Then, after meets up with Metis who then warns him to be very wary for the princess, Hiroto then officially meets the princess who, much like this series antagonists before her, scornfully belittles her opponent due to his age and her confidence that she will prevail because she...initially sees through his "lies". This will going to bite her back real soon...
The discussion split into 2 groups: Hybride Faction has Hiroto with Panopticus, Raquel and vampires Zeldis and Gezerkia while Phyllis Faction has Freyas with Gardel and Djoser. During that discussion, Freyas firstly proposes on returning some land (meaning partial of Beorc's land) to the former Northern Phyllis Kingdom with a condition that all vampires are prohibited from roaming on that said land, meaning that anywhere beyond Terminus River's other side are off limit. Obviously, Zeldis and Gezerkia are strongly against this but Hiroto comes with a crazier idea: He proposes Phyllis to return all of its former lands to Northern Phyllis Kingdom!. And this is where his mind games truly begins....
Initially scoffing this idea with mockery and sarcasm, Freyas begins to hesitate when Hiroto boldly proposes that the Northern Phyllis remnants can at least visit their former home for 1 day in 1 year, with the vampires will be prohibited from flying near Babylos. In fact, Hiroto's countdown to 3 not only adding her panic as she isn't given enough time for her answer, more of his words triggers her so much that she put her sword out, pointing at him and warns him that his words are useless against her only to be humbled by Hiroto's critique about her inability to make quick decision despite her fame. And this is getting even better...
Since she is unable to give him a proper answer, Hiroto is about to end the negotiation quickly by leaving the scene. Sure, Raquel and Panopticus are indeed shocked by this sudden decision, with the former is wondering if this will worked, but the one who panicked the most is actually Freyas herself as she is unable to read his movement regardless of his plans. So, she stops Hiroto and tell him that she is reconsidering but this only confuses her because Zeldis and Gezerkia says that they will reject her proposal, putting Phyllis in a dangerous position-something clearly infuriates the princess herself. The only reason why the negotiation continues is because Gardel implores him to give them some which Hiroto relents. And this is about to getting sweeter...
Freyas copies Hiroto's tactic by repeating his suggestion but Hiroto immediately rejects any of her conditions before she can spill it. The reason? Well, it is because he suspect that the princess doesn't promises him any conditions within proposal and he is about to leave. This infuriates Freyas so much that she becomes livid to realize that she is humbled by a puny juvenile like Hiroto of all people until Gardel and even Djoser eventually agree to Hiroto's proposal without the consent from the princess. However...
Rather being grateful for it, Freyas argue fiercely against Gardel for siding with the enemy instead and despite the general's explanation that she is already beaten, the princess refuses to listen until Djoser's words eventually shuts her up. Meanwhile, whilst Raquel is delighted to see Hiroto's prowess that finally defeat the princess for the 1st time, Panopticus on the other hand remarks of Hiroto's unexpected plan that humbles Freyas and plan to report back to Moldius. Therefore, the negotiation comes to an end with both Hybride and Phyllis continue their friendship.
Needless to say, Eesh berates Freyas for her own failure and tell her to go to her room t reflect her own insolence but, after listen to Djoser. he seemly satisfied to see at least she stops her rampage, courtesy of Hiroto. Freyas on the other hand is so humiliated by her first defeat that she keeps dreaming about Hiroto but vows to avenge her said humilliation someday. Abrahim on the other hand laughs frantically over Freyas's defeat and thinking that it only keeping Eesh's friendship with Hiroto is even closer...
At Hybride, Hiroto's fame increases so much that Moldius is actually looking for him and apologizes for his own faults that causing his champions a lot of trouble. Elsewhere, Magia also learn this where Urseus now seemly understands how Freyas felt. Somewhere, Zieglete is on the run while vowing to assassinate Hiroto...until he sees Curele who is accompanied with bodyguards and heading for Soichiro, prompts him to change his mind and order his assassins to kill Curele instead. For a former Archbishop, he really getting too suicidal for killing the said vampire is notoriously known for decimating 2 armies with ease? What makes you think that attacking her like Magia's attack on Luluk is a good idea? Even if she is killed, do you really think that Hybride Vampire will going to let it slide?! No need o say this assassination fails disastrously because Zieglete is decapitated by Curele's winds while the assassins are blown into bits. Yep, never underestimate the small vampire that decimates 2 major armies with ease...
While Curele manage to reach Emperia and meets Soichiro, Hiroto meanwhile still thinking about the king's apology to the point wanting to support the guy until he is surrounded by Sorceire and others during the bath. And the story continues...
KasumiZX
2019-08-04, 02:21
I like this novel I wish I can read more of this novel
Chingaruna517
2019-08-16, 11:06
^We all wish we can truly read the novel and hope that it will bring attention without heavily relying the manga adaptation. Trust me, the manga adaptation is pretty much the abridged version to the LN counterpart...
That being said, here is my personal summary after reading the book itself
Maybe I've been skipping a lot of quotes during the 2nd Four Kingdom Summit but here how it goes for the abridged version: Because he had enough of Eesh's "indecisiveness", Abrahim betrays his king and siding with Urseus instead in yet another attempt to reducing Hybride's prowess, even to the point only to become speechless by Hiroto's rebuttal that both of them, especially his very, very long speech during the debate and even his badass refute to Abrahim about his allegiance between mankind and vampires: "Ally to eternal peace, nightmare to those who threaten it". Yes, he just said that...
Valkyria's mother is mentioned during Hiroto's interaction with Disgurd & she was described as one of the fastest vampire in the series, faster than Gezerkia and Disgurd combined. Kinda cool, eh? Anyway, this scene shows Disgurd's tsundere side with her seemly agrees to Hiroto about visiting Solum someday but still express her denial of even "liking" him, if her interaction with Azan implies something. Keep in mind that she was envy for Gezerkia and Zeldis to have such a marvelous ally such as him from the last book...
For those who don't know Luluk or even Slara, these mother-and-son vampire were from Volume 2 (aka Sorceire Arc) who were rescued by Hiroto and Soichiro who fed them some blood during their visit to Secondaria. Remember? Now, as the previous spoiler mentioned before, the beatdown of Luluk has angers vampires from all kinds especially Zeldis and Gezerkia. The only reason why Disgurd join the fray is because the view of a 6-year old vampires' dire condition, especially seeing his mother cry for her baby boy, caused her to cry so much that her blood boils. That's why she opts to put her differences with both Gezerkia and Zeldis aside and help him to avenge Luluk.
For those who are curious, Lagos, the former Prime Minister who once served Urseus's father Nasar, is one of few who was against Urseus's idea in warring with Hybride out of his antagonism against both Hiroto and the vampire. His reward for such advice? He got expelled from Bahram by Urseus himself and went exile ever since. It is not until Zalia's recent visit onto Lagos that he suddenly reappears and save Urseus from the Vampires Alliance who attacked Bahram. A little 4th wall-breaking to Urseus, now do you understand why Lagos and Nasar warned you that attacking a vampire was a bad idea?
And for those who not know Zieglete, he is Phyllis's archbishop who is introduced as another main villain who had a vicious rivalry against Metis for he disapproved Phyllis's friendship with Hybride. Actually, he also spied on Metis for her secret meeting with Raquel but the planned was foiled by Metis, Excelis even other Phyllis figures such as Luttius the Elven elder. A little extra that Zieglete doesn't even like the elves as he calls them a "demon". Needless to say, his failure forced him to hide until Freyas's announcement prompts him to reappear and siding with princess and everything seemly smooth under his control. In fact, it is Zieglete's revival prompts Hiroto to meet Magia Faction for a pep talk in the first place. And speaking of which...
Thanks the conspiracy between generals and Zieglete, Eesh is somewhat sick and he is forced to rest on bed for recovery. This gives Freyas a chance to "visit" Emperia and embarrasses Moldius by walking away from him without even giving the king a chance to consider her offers, forcing him to make a worst decision that disgusts even Panopticus. Now, the same thing happens again but this time, its Hiroto the one who turns his back from Freyas when she is the one trying to wear Moldius's shoes for a change. Kinda ironic, don't you think? Throughout the entire book, due to her ability Freyas is shown as a stubborn, haughty and even outright arrogant control freak until her meeting with Hiroto forced her to eat the humble pie. Again, like Urseus above, now you dunderstand why Gardel and Eesh warned you not to underestimate Hybride? Especially with Hiroto around? The rivalry between her and Hiroto is far from over though...
In conclusion, the entire book really talks about how some people from both Magia & Phyllis are so stupid that they keep on making dumb decision of attacking the vampires all for their petty revenge, without considering the consequences no less! Magia soldiers beaten Luluk because of their terrible defeat at Lusina Forest despite the kid himself never participated the battle to even begin with. Phyllis on the other hand still have people still hold their grudge against Hybride despite suffering 2 defeats (Book 6 & Book 7 respectively) with the archbishop-turned-fugitive Zieglete now aiming to kill Curele out of revenge for these said lost. I mean, c'mon, you buffoon! What makes them capable to assassinate a vampire who is capable of destroying 2 armies? Not to mention the Bahram incident is still fresh from the Vampire Alliances' attack that was resulted by a badly beaten Luluk?
Chingaruna517
2019-09-15, 15:08
Alright folks, its me again. The adventures continues with a new saga as it now, we're heading to the west. Anyhow, here is the cover for the upcoming book
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81R%2BgM2YctL.jpg
Moving on, here is the story regarding this volume's story,
Japanese Summary
ヒュブリデ西方諸国であがる、新たな火の手!
ヒュブリデ王国の西方にある二つの国家・アグニカ王国とガセル国のあいだで紛争が起きた。できれば静観した いヒュブリデだったが、戦争になれば同盟国のアグニカに肩入れせざるを得ない。
しかしそれは、ガセルと同盟するピュリス王国との衝突を意味していた。ヒュブリデの代表として和平に乗り出 したヒロトだったが、厄介なことに海外留学中だったヒュブリデの王子レオニダスが帰国し、傍若無人なふるま いを始めて――。
異世界成り上がり物語、これより新章開幕!
Basically, if attempted in translation...
General Summary
New arc begins with 2 new kingdoms are introduced as Hybride's western neighboring kingdoms that are warring with each other, namely Agnika and Gassel respectively. Needless to say, Hybride is involved in this conflict and because both kingdoms want to be its ally, it opt to become a peace maker between 2 kingdoms in stopping the war. One problem: Leonidas returns to Hybride from Regulus but his outrageous behavior may only hinders the peace progress. How will Hiroto and others will overcome this Issue?
What to Expect
(To be added...)
Chingaruna517
2019-10-01, 01:05
Y'know, instead of ranting for nobody being consistent for the series, which I gonna do since this is yet another layering the post and apparently I am the only few who catch up to it, perhaps I gonna doing something else. Anyway, the book is out now but you can see this preview that comprises the initial 6 chapters of the latest volume. You can read this right here (https://r.binb.jp/epm/e1_122816_19092019170918/)
That's being said, this volume now enlarging the world as we're now venturing to the west as Hiroto and others are going to deal 3 enemies: Agnika, Gassel and even Leonidas whose return from Regulus to Hybride only brings bad omen to the kingdoms instead. For those who don't even know Leonidas, he is an estranged son of Moldius who made infamous for his lecherousness with women, garnering belittlement from everyone including his fellow countrymen. Gonna add something here below if you want to know the Prince himself...
In Volume 13, Leonidas made his debut at that book where he ignored Hybride messenger's urgent news about Urseus's attack onto Hybride because he didn't care about his kingdom's politics whilst continue to wooing the women.
Volume 14 explored the infamous prince even further as he was one of many reasons why Hiroto won during the Four Kingdoms Summit. During one of Hiroto's visit onto Regulus, Leonidas's mood suddenly changed when he heard the presence of Hiroto and Valkyria to the point even eagerly welcoming his kingdom's hero for a visit. Valkyria wasn't even delighted to see the prince, however, and considering whatever the events are happening at Volume 16 (the newest book), this is somewhat justified...
Backstory revealed that his mother has passed away and Moldius had to send him to Regulus for his studies. Unfortunately, instead of studying, Leonidas was flirting women at Regulus and this made him unable to graduate alongside Urseus-who has already graduated before him and soon become the future King of Magia. Unbeknownst to almost anyone, including Urseus as well as Cognidas and Dialogs, his lecherousness masked actually far more darker about the prince...
During Hiroto's second visitation, not only Leonidas was angry about Moldius not visiting him, he also encouraged Hiroto to crush Urseus at that Summit as he vowed to crush any enemies that trying to destroy Hybride, and he didn't want any objections from the champion of Hybride himself. Yes, you actually read this correctly, Leonidas was a brutal prince who willingly to crush his enemies even if it means using brute force-making him more like the tyrant instead of a king like his father.
Volume 15 have him playing with Curele and Soichiro of all people and his role was minor to that one...
Thanks again for your sunmaries.
Chingaruna517
2019-10-02, 12:51
^Thank me later because the is a lot of cover about this thread since the last one is about that post is all about Leonidas and his origins. Also, I have an unfortunate news is that the Chinese translation version of this series (the semi-official one) has discontinued since last week, so the translation itself may be even scarce that it has already was than before. Only time can tell when will some , if any translator willingly to pick up this translation because this is more about Oppai, otherwise I will be doing this as part of the hobby-project for quite a time.
Anyhow, these are images (incomplete) version for the 16th Volume of the series.
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MINI PREVIEW
The first picture above is about Tigre and the girls (Sorceire and Mimia) are on the ship which I assumed belonged to one of 2 newly introduced Western Kingdoms. Judging by this atmosphere, however, we all can be sure that the trio may be in a hostile situation...
The second one involving the reunion between Hiroto and Metis as the latter may have some business with the Margrave of Hybride. Whatever her reason to meet Hiroto, chances are Phyllis may going to be involved in that situation again but I personally doubt that this has to do with Freyas because, if you paid attention from the last spoiler about Volume 15, she was grounded by Eesh for her ruckus at Hybride and her defeat by Hiroto in a losing negotiation for Phyllis's dominance over the 4 kingdoms. Unless, one of these 2 Western Kingdoms have to do with Phyllis...
Third one is kind explicit considering Excelis is now making her move onto Hiroto after Valkyria and Mimia (?!) since...well, the elf seemly have some feelings for him too aside from Valkyria, Mimia and Sorceire. Could this be her time to shine as one of Hiroto's lovers (well, if her heart-shaped pupil indicates something...)?
Forth picture indicating Mimia in her...erm, Virgin Killer Sweater?! How is that thing even exist in that world anyway? I know the Virgin Killer Sweater are popular on the net but that was the 2016 stuff and the series begun since 2013, long before that costume was even a thing.
Fifth one introducing the rarest collaboration of the Red-Blue Vampire Clans distributing the food to the skeleton village somewhere at the remote village away from cities and even villages of Magia. Yep, you read this one right, this is the clan who rescued Luluk from Aden soldiers' vicious beatdown, of which motivated Disgurd to side with Gezerkia and Zeldis and led the Vampire Alliance to attack Magia Capital after hearing the boy's horrific injuries (fortunately he survived, thank goodness...).
Sixth and (seemly) last one involving Hiroto's secret mission to stop the ships from both Agnika and Gassel from damaging Salabria's port at Terminus River. Yes, you read this one right, the feud between Agnika and Gassel now reaches towards both Hybride and Phyllis and it is up to Hiroto to stop them from igniting a war. I dunno about this but considering Gassel's sailors' uncouth behavior towards anyone including Hiroto despite his revelation, you can see that the situation is anything but good and believe on this, Leonidas's return from Hybride only make matters worse...
Also, new world map is updated, meaning that there will be around 6-7 kingdoms; 8 if you includes the defunct North Phyllis...
https://imgur.com/FQgvcY6.jpg
darkofficer
2019-10-02, 13:35
i know the girls in the series are ''big''. but if i compare to the manga the side tail one looks BIG
Chingaruna517
2019-10-02, 17:07
You mean Sorceire? Good to know, but you gotta know that she isn't the busiest of them all. If all the female characters are adapted into manga in the overall series (which may be counting starting from this chapter), this is my personal list below,
Gezerkia
Felkina
Valkyria
Mimia
Sorceire
Metis
Nestoria
Raquel
Orfina
Freyas
And speaking of manga, if my prediction is right, we might be entering the prelude to the Election Arc because that is where Feuillet will eventually meets his match against Hiroto himself and not even his best schemes manage to stop the boy wonder. Yes, that's the story itself.
Windsgrace
2019-10-03, 08:36
Welp pretty much. Still its entertaining enough. x)
Shadow5YA
2019-10-03, 21:46
i know the girls in the series are ''big''. but if i compare to the manga the side tail one looks BIG
Welcome to Goban's art :heh:
Chingaruna517
2019-10-05, 00:57
Welcome to Goban's art :heh:
And the writer named Hiroyuki Kagami, a renowned writer who is known for writing eroge such as WAFFLE's Kyonyuu Fantasy series, especially stories about busty women.
That being said, lets reread the shown kingdoms in this updated map, shall we? Might gonna reintroduces the kingdoms to those who still stuck in Torlan Arc.
https://imgur.com/FQgvcY6.jpg
MAJOR SIX KINGDOMS
HYBRIDE/ヒュブリデ王国 (NORTH)
-The main kingdom Hiroto currently resides and the only kingdom where both Mankind and Other Species co-exist. Courtesy to him and his allies, the kingdom has see the longest peace and economic progression is on the rise.
-Unfortunately, there are some aristocrats or ministers still antagonizes Hiroto in spite of his legendary contribution (including one that saved Hybride almost countless times) for the kingdom to the point willing to smear Diferente as much as possible even though this has dire consequences to the kingdom. Finnath is by far the recurring Hiroto hater.
PHYLLIS/ピュリス王国] (SOUTH)
-Kingdom from the South that once split into 2 until Eesh unified the kingdom by annexing the now defunct North Phyllis (we'll talk about that latter) 8 years ago. It is home to some of the ferocious military power. It also comprises with elves but some people here antagonizes the elves as "demons", the same thing the continent's hatred for the vampires.
-By far, its the only kingdom in the series constantly headbutting with Hybride as there are some people who still holding grudges against Hybride for their humiliating defeat since Book 6 and 7, the latter of which almost had Hiroto killed if it wasn't for Raquel's presence. Not helping matters is their desire to crush the North Phyllis's Remnants keep up the rivalry between 2 kingdoms
MAGIA/マギア王国(NORTH EAST)
-East kingdom that is home to both Urseus and Disgurd, and also one of many kingdom that clashed with Hybride 50 years ago, a war later being pacified by the late Nasar (Urseus's father) prior the arrival of Hiroto and Soichiro into the world. The kingdom is also the least impacted by Spiritual Lights because not all of them believe it, except Aden-one of Magia's far western town that is near the boarder between Magia and Hybride.
REGULUS/レグルス共和国(SOUTH EAST)
-The only "kingdom", actually, more like a Republic that is not ruled by the monarchy and its mostly populated with elves, including authority. They also have a best universities across where most past kings get their education here, such as Urseus and (unfortunately) Leonidas.
-Since that republic is ruled by the elves, Regulus usually handling the anything that is related to the elves especially diplomatic relationship between all kingdoms that comprised with the elves.
AGNIKA/アグニカ王国 (NORTH WEST)-The first of 2 new kingdoms who is also Hybride's neighboring kingdoms and one of its close allies due to the longtime oaths made by the former kings before Moldius and Agnika King.
GASSEL/ガセル国(SOUTH WEST) -The last of the 2 new kingdoms but like its northern rival, it is a close ally to Phyllis instead due to the political marriage between of one of Eesh's family member to its king.
MINOR/ FORMER KINGDOMS
(FORMER)NORTH PHYLLIS/旧北ピュリス王国-The defunct kingdom that once a home to its former inhabitants such as the likes of Raquel, Joachim and even Felkina (yes, really. This is partially due to her lineage from her former maternal side of the family), mostly due to Eesh's battle for unifying Phyllis Kingdom. it was its demise that enables Phyllis to access the Terminus River for resources.
WEST AGNIKA/西アグニカ王国 -Nothing is known about that place but whatever the situation over there, we hope that it doesn't end up revolting for independence like North Phyllis does...
Chingaruna517
2019-11-23, 09:50
OK, I have to review this light novel personally because seems to me, some people here don't even want to give this gem a golden chance even when the translation about it are extremely scarce, and I am too busy doing my thing irl while drawing some pictures along the way.
Anyway, after reading the preview version of the 7 chapters, I felt the vibes from the combined books of 6, 7, 8 and even some elements from 13 since it primary showcasing the new world of the west where Hiroto will going to face new characters who is especially foreign what had changed in the east and also prone to do the same mistakes like their east neighbors if they not careful enough-with one Agnika merchant's mockery about Valkyria and vampires as "monsters" may seemly reminiscing Lujud way back from Volume 7. This means that either Agnika or Gassel or both kingdoms will repeat the very same mistake Hybride, Phyllis and Magia has made for messing with the vampires and only more chapters will know which shall pay the price.
For those who don't even know this backstory, here how it goes.
Lujud-a lord who proclaimed himself of having "connections" with Phyllis due to his lineage from one of Phyllis Aristocrats-once wrote an insulting letter to Hiroto about vampires being "animals" and attempted to force him into accepting even his ludicrous demand for protecting the boarders without the vampires. Not only Hiroto tore the letter and declared it as his protest against him, he decided not to help Lujud in repelling Phyllis Army from invading Hagar when Valkyria refuses to complied to even him, and his only reason to help Lujud in the end was because he wanted the lord to know that he owe him and the vampires for their aid to save his face. Lujud was so humiliated that he had to swallow his pride and begrudgingly rewarding Hiroto and the vampires some jewelry for their aid. Still, despite his mistake of trusting Phyllis, Lujud's humiliation seemly avenged when Hiroto was framed as a traitor and he was isolated from Hybride courtesy to Abrahim's schemes that fooled almost everyone (including Moldius but not Sobrinus and even Panopticus at the time); enabling his rise as one of Hybride's "respected" protector. That position was short-lived, however, as Hiroto's near assassination by Phyllis Knights (who disguised themselves as Hagar soldiers) spread across Hybride and the incident itself exposing Lujud's negligence to his duty and resulted his demotion.
And now, onto the summary for the chapters...
Prologue-Leonidas suddenly want to return to Hybride because he is bored living in Regulus. The first who get this news is the new character named Hydran (ハイドラン) knew this but his solution is not find either Hiroto or the elves for advice, but another new character by the name Lyndrus (リンドルス), a Duke from Agnika of the West, to handle Hybride's own throne crisis instead.
Chapter 1-A scuffle between Agnika and Gassel apparently caused by a fire that burned one of Gassel's fort, and unfortunately, that scuffle turns violent when sailors and merchants from both sides blaming at each for the fire, resulting a violent brawl. Hybride dispatches soldiers to pacify the situation but nothing works, and the incident further spread to the to Agnika's capital city and prompts Lyndrus, one who is mentioned Hydran from chapter 1 as a "reliable person" , declare war against its neighboring kingdom, despite Queen Astorika's (アストリカ) warns him that it was not good idea: As if Lyndrus's stubbornness isn't enough, a visit by man whose name asDorsel (ドルゼル) from Gassel only make things worst when he proposing a tax that makes Lyndrus extremely angry. ...
Chapter 2- Eventually, this news reaches to Salabria and after he surveying the port and checks the goods between both kingdoms, usually coming from Glinka of all places. Hiroto finds the trade goods are excellent but worries that the scuffle between Agnika and Gassel will going to put Salabria at risk. This worries Excelis so much that she assumes that even if Hiroto is going to visit both Agnika and Gassel in order to negotiating peace, neither kingdoms will going to listen to him and this will put Salabria in a more severe danger, regardless their stance for either Agnika or Gassel. Hiroto has a better idea though: Sneaking into Salabria's harbor and disguise themselves as slave in order to witness what really happened at the boarder Speaking of that, Hiroto seemly keeps teasing with Excelis here.
Chapter 3-At Gassel, Dorsel report his bad news to King Pashan the Second (パシャン二世) and Queen Ismir (イスミル) about Lyndrus's stubbornness that worsen the rivalry between 2 kingdoms. Ismir, who is revealed as Eesh's sister-the very reason why both Gassel and Phyllis are allies, suggests to seek Eesh for help in spite of her king's paranoia about the vampires while liking Hybride (odd). As respond, Eesh immediately dispatches Metis to not only protecting Gassel from any enemy, he also want to know why the vampire slaughtered Zieglete since the latter's death has reached Babylos not too long ago.
Chapter 4 Whilst the Red-Blue Vampire Clan are seemly doing well at Magia's outskirts, Hiroto and others are infiltrating into the harbor and disguises themselves as some slaves in order to witness what's going on at the very harbor. Needless to say, Hiroto and others are shunned and cussed by sailors and merchants from both sides to the point even refuses to belief that the "intruder" is actually the Margrave of Hybride. The hypocritical part is they are wooing both Sorceire and Mimia only to feel disappointed to learn that they are indeed Hiroto's women. The only one who welcomes Hiroto on board is one ship captain who brag himself . Also, the only thing that stopping the quarrel between sailors and merchants from both foreign kingdoms are none other than a vampire who fly down and check the commotion; seemly indicating that both kingdoms both fear and shun the vampires, considering what happened at Magia from the last book. Oh, and during that, Hiroto is almost got himself exposed by the Agnika merchant who personally have some distaste for Hiroto over his appearance bares resemblance to Gassel's people. Yep, you read this one right...
Chapter 5-Hiroto and others then meets Metis in the same area and she came here for 2 things: Firstly, she asks him about Zieglete's murder by a vampire which Hiroto replies that his death was a divine punishment for attempting to kill a vampire such as Curele. Secondly, however, comes with a message to Hiroto about how heavy will his responsibility truly be: The Diferente have to keep the peace of 4 kingdoms including Agnika and Gassel, with the general warns that she will lead her army to fight against even the Diferente when the times comes. This is indeed worrying considering Metis's reason to serve Phyllis is because she has indebted to Ismir for her kindness that made her what she is today, not to mention that Freyas' humilliation by Hiroto's debate still affect Phyllis from the last book...
Chapter 6-Hiroto, now donned himself as the Margrave of Hybride, confronts sailors and merchants from both Agnika and Gassel and announces his sanction against 2 kingdoms: As the consequences of their ruckus at Salabria's harbor, not only merchants from both sides have to pay 200 Viento as compensation, they are also barred from entering into Salabria's harbor for 3 months. Needless to say, protests ensues when all merchants and sailors mocking Hiroto with so many bad names but Agnika side goes too far when a merchant gloats about the "friendship" between Agnika and Hybride while publicly mocking Valkyria as a "monster". This angers Hiroto so much that he immediately adding more sanction onto Agnika but this time, not only Salabria barred Agnika merchants form entering the harbor for 9 months and force them to pay 800 Viento for their stupidity, he also declares that even if the sanctions are lifted, Agnika will not going to set foot onto the lands of Salabria. When this is over, Valkyria hugs Hiroto that she hates Agnika due to the merchants' vicious mockery though even Hiroto himself can't helped but to wonder if he did the right thing...
Chapter 7-Back to Hybride, whilst some such as Belffergo are delighted to hear Leonidas's return (mainly because of his grudge against Hiroto), many noblemen and ministers such as Universtel and Panopticus as well as Felkina and Raquel are extremely worried about the prince return, so worried that the first 2 opts keep Hiroto away from Leonidas by not reporting Hybride's champion about the prince's return, all out of fear that the latter will manipulating the former's prowess for...well, any reasons. Then, prince does returns but he is furious for not seeing Hiroto among those who welcoming him back to Emperia.
Basically, the entire thing is about the hostility between the 2 new kingdoms and yet this kind of feud only worsen as neither of them was resulted by their refusal to cooperate with each other while making terrible decisions, such as merchants' mockery against vampires as monsters, but also dragging Hybride and Phyllis into
Leonidas's sudden return brings mixed reaction from all ministers and aristocrats across Hybride: While most of them such as Universtel, Panopticus and even Felkina and Raquel are understandably disturbed to hear his return, mostly due to his personality and charisma conflicts with Hiroto, some people such as Belffergo sees this as a "good" thing if this means going to exact revenge against Hiroto for his previous humilliation since Volume 13. Not helping matters is the new characters
Hiroto's responsibility of maintaining the peace within the continent will be even heavier than the last books as he have to deal with not just Hybride and Phyllis, but also its western neighbor as well since these 2 are strong allies to their respective kingdoms and should any of them in danger, it will cause an unwanted war. Its one thing for Hiroto to watch out his haters from all kingdoms, now we have the 2 new kingdoms that are clueless about how times have changed. Speaking of the two new kingdoms...
Both Agnika and Gassel are introduced as allying kingdoms to their respective neighbors on the east: Agnika is Hybride due to the former king (aka King Moldius's father and Leonidas's grandfather)'s alliance with that old king, Gassel on the other hand is Phyllis's ally due to Eesh's sister's marriage to that kingdom's king. Regardless, neither 2 kingdoms are "good" because they, like Hybride and Phyllis since Vol. 6 to Vol. 8, focus too much about their rivalry over a fire started at one of Gassel's harbor. Their hostility against each other is one thing, but their disrespect
In my opinion, of all introduced new characters in this book, Queen Astorika of Agnika seemly the only sane character who thinking that war is not a solution to settle the feud between Agnika and Gassel but the thing is, she is not taken seriously even by her own subject-of whom is a hot-tempered warmonger who want to solve everything by war whilst taking any advice as insults and mockery; and her king isn't the most brightest among the brunch either. Gassel's side, meanwhile, remain mysterious and the only thing I know about the prominent figures are a meek king who is afraid of vampires and a stubborn queen who relies her brother too much despite Phyllis has suffered one too many incident that involving the vampires. Oh, also, both Hybride and Phyllis themselves aren't putting themselves in a wisest position too: Not only we have a new character follow Anti-Hiroto's antagonism against Hiroto such as Belffergo and Finnath while condemning Hiroto of all people because of his rank that is below of that of the likes of Panopticus, we have Eesh who willing to protect his sister from danger by any cost in spite of the Phyllis's own not-so-good track record when it comes to its involvement with Hiroto.
More backstory about Metis's backstory is shown in this book as it is shown where her reason of serving Eesh is due to the kindness of Eesh's sister, the aforementioned Queen of Gassel. This may seemly motivating Metis to provide her longest services to Phyllis, but one have to wonder how will the rest of the story will affect her in general herself since she has been an ally to Hiroto since Volume 10 onwards (Volume 8 sees her hostility with Hiroto in the beginning).
Hiroto's anger towards Agnika merchant is rather unusual. Usually, in spite of getting berated by his rivals, enemies and especially the haters (looking at Finnath, everyone ), he is often seen collectively clam and try not to let his despair got the better of him. This time, however, his anger against Agnika merchants is out of instinct because if he didn't, the vampires will going to slaughter even these people for insulting Valkyria and it will certainly affecting all 4 kingdoms negatively, with the war is possible outcome. Keep in mind, though, as displayed in Luluk's incident, vampires are extremely protective to their own kind and they will not tolerate with those who antagonize or even harm the young ones (Phyllis Spies, Bourgault and Magia soldiers paid their price for messing with them), as well as Hiroto because his bond with them (especially Salabria Vampires) is the only thing that keep
And whatever the decision Hiroto made on that day will surely affecting all four kingdoms altogether: Agnika and Gassel are surely ain't going to let that slide, of course, especially the former because a) we have a warmonger want to solve things by war and b) its own people (merchants) just worsen their situation once Hiroto put sanction onto them for their ruckus against Gassel counterparts..by mocking Valkyria as a "monster". Gassel isn't exactly a saint either considering their rudeness towards Hiroto and the girls after the latter reveals his real position (though this is testing about if someone will find out his identity) right on the spot. This will going to affect both Hybride and Phyllis too for 2 reasons: We have the unexpected return of Leonidas who will going to screw everything just because he didn't meet Hiroto upon his return, with Anti-Hiroto figures such as Hydran will only make things worse. Eesh will going to face dilemma considering his bond with both Hiroto (diplomatic level) and Gassel. Only further story can tell which kingdom will get the larger casualties as the
And then here are the antagonist we really need to pay attention about.
The main antagonist of this book is Leonidas, ironically enough. Unlike Urseus and Freyas from the last 2 books, the Tyrannical Prince is unpredictable and there's no telling even if he can be convinced to change his mind, making him as the most challenging person to date. Subjects such as Universtel and Panopticus as well as Felkina and Raquel have enough justification about why they dislike the prince, mainly because unlike Moldius who at least trying to become a benevolent leader, Leonidas doesn't even seem to care about his kingdom affairs; what fears them the most however is because of his unpredictability, Leonidas may even going to manipulate Hiroto in order to get what he wants, like one Chinese proverb about how the Fox (Leonidas) manipulating Tiger (Hiroto) so it can get almost anything. Yes, really...
Then, there's a new character Hydran, one of Hybride's Duke who is seen loathing Hiroto due to his distrust towards the youngster, and like all of Hiroto's haters. For reason unknown, however, he seemly distrusts the elves to the exaggeration degree by claiming that Leonidas dislike the elves-making him not the wisest among the politicians; not helping matters is that him choosing other noble (namely Lyndrus) from a foreign kingdom to solve his own kingdom's problem instead of any capable candidate for the crown to replace Moldius. Now, why does this scenario sounds very familiar? Speaking of Lyndrus...
We have both Agnika and Gassel to worry about because, lets face it, their fierce rivalry against each other is exactly like Hybride and Phyllis back in Vol.6-8. Yes, the arguments between merchants ans sailors from both side are the one that start it all but this is only the tip of the iceberg because this rivalry will going to drag both Hybride and Phyllis into one of the worst conflict should that ever happened. And the nobility between both kingdoms aren't exactly....well, competent at each other crisis:
At Agnika, we have Lyndrus to be concerned since he is often seen self-proclaiming that only he calling the shots despite both Queen Astorika and her king are the heads of the authority themselves.
On Gassel side, we have sailors who causing the fuss by arguing with Agnika counterpart who started the entire thing. Them being crude and brash are one thing, but we weren't even sure if the monarchy of Gassel themselves: Pashan is a meek king who is scared at the vampires, Ismir's dependence for Eesh's army to keep the kingdom secure, and we don't even know if Dorsel's motive really is by provoking Lyndrus, be it accidental or intentional...
Comes Hiroto's sanctions against both kingdoms for their quarrel further display how antagonistic these 2 kingdoms really are, not against each other but towards Hiroto and friends, with Agnika got the worst of it by making one of the dumbest and dangerous mistake: Mocking both Hiroto and especially Valkyria by calling her a monster. Even more absurd is that both Agnika and Gassel fear the vampires due to what happened at Magia and yet they continue to cuss Hiroto for his decision in sanctioning both kingdoms from entering Hybride's harbor. The only reason why both sides begrudgingly comply to Hiroto is because Diferente calls Agnika out for their triggering the vampires.
Già ma again! I really wish there was a translation available...
zerodragon
2019-11-24, 09:19
i don't know why but i like the manga version of the characters better then the LN version
Chingaruna517
2019-11-24, 18:22
^Erm, why and how? Was it because Kamiyoshi's style is cuter than Goban's? Or it just because the translation is more constant than that of the already stagnant the LN? Yeah, not sure why but I think the LN version's world got a little wider considering we've been raveling way beyond just Salabria already. Y'know, when the storyline extend itself beyond of Hybride? Y'know, the extending introduction of important characters such as Gezerkia, Panopticus, Moldius, Eesh, Raquel, Metis, Felkina, Urseus, Disgurd, Leonidas, Freyas and now characters from Agnika and Gassel that actually showcasing Hiroto's path for greatness? Heck, the series' volume 9 (a prologue volume, by the way)
You guys keep in mind that by the time of Light Novel's 16th volume's release, Hiroto is already one of the most influential figures in that world due to his awesome debate skills that saved Hybride for countless of times-making him a youngest legend and Hybride's most important hero. Yes, really. From pacifying Gezerkia's rampage to saving Hybride from invasions of Phyllis and Magia, as well as the Four Kingdom Summit where he managed to humble both Urseus and even Cognidus of Regulus Republic, Hiroto's fame keep on rising and while he gains a lot of allies along the way, so does his rivals and enemies who are still despise him because of it (Finnath, Belffergo and now Freyas are one of many examples)...
Speaking of the manga...
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The latest manga chapter has just released not too long ago and it just shows one thing: Exiting Torlan Arc and entering the Election Arc, the latter of which really showcasing Hiroto's true caliber that will pave his path to ultimate greatness just like the Light Novel counterpart. The debate with Torlan from Manga's chapter 25 (remind me if type something wrong here...) is just the appetizer
This arc chronicling a 3-way competition between Hiroto (Solum), Excelis (Primaria) and Feuillet (Secondaria) for Salabria's new State Sheriff. Feuillet made his first move by sneakingly using trickery (such as the malt price hike) to demoralize Hiroto's chances of entering into the Election. Meanwhile, Excelis was suffering her dilemma because in spite of her disgust for Feuillet, she wasn't easily trust Hiroto either since she never met the Diferente before while fully implementing her own Developing Order for Primaria-something is disapproved even by Secondaria Branch Elf Association. Due to his underdog status. Hiroto has little supporters than Feuillet since the latter's allies blamed Darmur for his "betrayal" for Solum Alliance, as well as their extreme prejudice against Other Species especially Vampires. Among Secondaria Alliance, however, Rudin of Lusa made a surprising move by supporting Hiroto instead of Feuillet since he was one of few who support the vampires Air Mail Service, much to the Secondaria Lord's frustration as he views his plan is falling apart. Comes Election day, the debate between Solum and Secondaria heated up that every subject Feuillet came up with, Hiroto managed to shoot all of them down, and Secondaria Lord himself was running out of idea for his refute against the upcoming newcomer. Thus, of all 3 potential candidates, Hiroto got the most votes and became Salabria's State Sheriff.
Chingaruna517
2019-12-28, 05:46
Had to do the double post because this need some good attention, mainly because the translation scarcity. This spoiler may not that much but at least give you some indication for the upcoming Volume 17. I'might going to adding discussion about those who are Hiroto's skeptics and rival on the next post aside from the obvious comes for another day.
展開としては前と同じで王の尻拭いをする展開。王子が帰ってきてヒロトがその理解者となるような感じなので 、王は遠くないうちに死にそうなフラグが立っているね。
& also some from the Amazon book review which seemly speaks something...
エクセリスとも遂に本番行為。これで3人と肉体関係にある事が明らかに。
次はソルシエールだろうか。楽しみだ。ソルシエールよりもソルシエール母のほうが良いが。
今回は戦ではなく、外交で活躍。なかなか面白い逆転劇な展開であった。今後は王子の活躍も期待 したい。
ただ残念なのはメティスの活躍の後の交渉失敗談か。説得ではなく、そのまま占領して利権を奪う（山ウニの生 産地確保）のが当然の戦略であるが、挫折しかかっているのが残念。
次巻も期待したい。
Basically,
Despite Leonidas's meddling as well as the hostility he received from both Agnika and Gassel, mostly due to his sanctions against both side's representatives' ruckus as Salabria's harbor, Hiroto manage to quell the feud between the western kingdoms somehow and saves all 4 kingdoms from utter chaos. And it seems Leonidas begins to learn a thing or 2 about responsibility as the heir, more like a future king to the kingdom under the guidance from everyone, especially from Hiroto.
It seems Hiroto's amazing feat in dealing with Agnika and Gassel somehow bring a major swerve across the West, regardless the method. There will be 2 speculations for the upcoming 17th volume: Some see Hiroto as a hero for ending the conflict between 2 western kingdoms, some will also see Hiroto as a villain for crushing the ambitions of 2 western kingdoms. Whichever the case, the fact is that Hiroto's prowess and influence is spreading across the West and the adventure will going to continue. Figures such as Astorika and Ismir will likely going to meet Hiroto someway or another in order to negotiate their respective kingdom's relationship with Hybride. And only time will tell who is next to confront Hiroto and even trying ways to beat him. Speaking of Phyllis....
Metis's (possible) retirement as the General of Phyllis out of failure-a shocking move that will likely change the diplomatic relationship between Hybride and Phyllis forever because she was one of few figures who think any harm against Hiroto and the vampires will have dire consequences for the kingdom. It is also a shame too because the 16th volume is about her and further explains her loyalty to Phyllis. The chilling part of that considering there are some who still loathed the idea of the peace between Hybride and Phyllis (with the likes of Freyas, Abrahim and especially Zieglete as one of few notorious examples), the last thing both Phyllis and even Gassel needs is someone will fill the void but attempt to ruin the peace the peace between both kingdoms and this will give the massive headache to both Eesh and even Ismir. Meanwhile, on Hybride's side....
Even after the troubles Leonidas gave him, it seems Hiroto (currently) is the only one who understands his return and even forgives him, of which might implying the prince is turning a new leaf and willing to change his ways, if this is a thing. However, at the time, this also serves as a bigger stinger that Moldius's days are numbered. Why? Well, the prologue chapter of Vol.16 already showing signs of Hybride's succession dispute-starting from Leonidas's skeptic such as Moldius's cousin (which made him as Leonidas's uncle, technically) & even some of Hiroto's allies such as Emperia Privy Council and Raquel and even Felkina; while the Anti-Hiroto Faction such as Belffergo, however, seemly eager to see Leonidas' s return for "other" reasons. Such as, oh I dunno, retribution against Hiroto. Either way, money says that the succession dispute might be still ongoing because hunch says that someone like Hydran may still refuses to accept both Hiroto and Leonidas as Hybride's champion of kingdom but trying to find somebody who is "eligible" for the crown than the duo, under his terms btw, and Hybride's woes will likely to continue so long the throne remains vacant...
yuiichi9
2019-12-30, 22:04
If metis retire then she can join the harem?
A bit off topic but the author revealed that Kyonyuu Fantasy 4 would be coming out this year in 2020. He also said that he would continue to write this series so you won't be missing out on a new volume this year.
Chingaruna517
2020-01-03, 11:11
If metis retire then she can join the harem?
An interesting question, but in order to do Metis have to at least leaving Phyllis for Hybride and meet Hiroto and becoming one of her allies. Keep in mind that the official ladies for Hiroto are Valkyria (Vampire), Mimia (Mummy), Sorceire (Human) and Excelis (Elf), and the few who comes close are Gezerkia, Raquel, Metis, Disgurd and sometimes even Freyas considering the latter vows retribution for her first defeat by Hiroto. Even if Vol.16 volume may reveals some of Metis's own life prior her service to Phyllis, her fate after her (would-be) retirement becoming even more ambiguous . Here is my speculations,
Metis will going to stay at Jugurtha for the rest of her life while someone else took her place as the next general alongside Gardel, for better or worse. Considering Phyllis's past mistakes in Book 6 (Invasion attempt onto Salabria),7 (Assassination attempt onto Hiroto),8 (Babylos's murder of Salabria Elves part), 13 (Alliance with Magia in a would be pincer attack onto Hybride), as well as 14 (Schemes with Magia-Regulus in rigging the Four Kingdoms Summit) & 15 (Freyas's attempt to crush Hybride and regain Phyllis's prominence, along Zieglete's assassination attempt onto Curele), mostly due to some of the kingdom's vengeful jerks who refused to letting og of their grudge against Hiroto and the vampires since Vol.6, it might not going to take long for one fool to even attempt to revive the Phyllis-Hybride rivalry again and Metis herself might to be needed for Phyllis to become a general again to correct Phyllis's wrongdoing, like Lagos to Magia.*
Her escape from Phyllis to Hybride and seek refuge at Salabria Hiroto again. Not sure if this is a plausible but if you read the raw version of Vol.6-even Vol.15 (not Vol.9 and Vol.12), it might be possible that the same aforementioned vengeful fools will tried to kill the one thing that kept the diplomacy between Hybride and Phyllis together. Keep in mind that according to the preview chapters, Metis's service to Phyllis was courtesy to Ismir (Queen of Gassel and also Eesh's younger sister), so she has to be a very important figure to Eesh and Phyllis in general. The problem though was that even her subordinates thought her meeting with Hiroto has changed Metis and some of them didn't quite fond of it. Remember the Vol.11 where Metis was feuding with Zieglete due to the latter's refusal to accept the peace between Hybride and Phyllis? It seems the same scenario will likely going to happen again...
(*) In Lagos's case, the Prime Minister was once exiled by Urseus simply because he urged the king to stop his antagonism against Hybride (especially Hiroto and the vampires). Not only Urseus refused to listen to the veteran since his plan was already underway, he also had Lagos's position stripped and had Zalia replaced him as the new Prime Minister instead, all the while staging his "murder" in order to keep his plan in motion. It took Urseus's 3 defeats (2 of which his failed to overcome Hiroto's debate skill during the in the Four Kingdom Summit, despite Abrahim betrayal against Eesh in the third and last scheme.) and his confusion about Hiroto's words made Lagos relevant again, & his plea to the Three-Vampires Alliances-specifically Disgurd, who was extremely furious to learn Luluk's beatdown by one gang of vengeful soldiers who still bitter about Magia Army's defeat by Curele-managed to save Urseus and Magia from the vampires' wrath.
@n0m@n Well, thanks for the info but...hang on, that eroge is in the works?! Seems to me the book will be coming later then. Anyway, will this series continue after this eroge? Of course it is, considering this is one of Kagami sensei's longest work outside the Eroge industry. Why is this never be loved?
yuiichi9
2020-01-04, 21:22
Thanks for the info and I haven't read the novels since I cannot read japanese. I would like hiroto's friend to be more proactive in his actions. Grow as a character and accomplish more achievements. Maybe he would end up in a romantic relationship with Valkyria sister in the far away future but if he end up with a harem it would be better. Perhaps he would be more happy with a harem.
Chingaruna517
2020-01-17, 13:39
^You can save the thanks because of this series' translation is really scarce, so there's a limit I can actually provide through the raw editions I've read. Also, don't worry, Soichiro's development will coming very soon, if the plot permits it.
Anyway, with the series has gone this far, I think it's time to inform some load of stuff about this series according to my personal experience/perspective in reading all 15 LN series, it is more than Hiroto's quest of getting a harem: According to that experience, most antagonists in each book/arc at least had a "reason" to be jerkish towards Hiroto and Other Species, depending who you read, but regardless of these reasons, most of their plans are just one-track trick without a proper alternative and nobody even have a hindsight of darker scenarios in the future had their plan actually succeed; not helping matters are the fact that despite of the aftermath, some of them refuse to learn and willing to go depth in order to continue to smear Hiroto and others, only to suffer the consequences afterwards that usually don't end well. Instead of going kingdom and figures in the series, I will going to cover the what life in the continent has Hiroto changed the Isekai during his 5 year journey before he can return home and because the content will be extremely bulky to talk about, this topic will need to be talked about in separated post, if available. This will be a No-Hold-Barred version of it, so pay attention.
LIFE BEFORE HIROTO
Originally, the series' theme is about the coexistence between Humans and the Other Species. As everyone have known about its origins from the manga series and some of the (now defunct) LN translations, it is established that Ibrid System-the one thing that keeping all 5 main races together (Humans, Vampires, Mummies, Elves and Skeletons) together-was introduced by the First unnamed Diferente after he saved Hybride from its worst crisis and brought peace back to the kingdom. Supposedly, the Ibrid-System was designed and used during the Emergency Era, as the Hybride people called it during one of Hybride's worst years, but his disappearance has caused the non-believers, especially the antagonistic humans, attempt to abolish the Ibrid System since they assume that Other Species are no longer "needed" since the Emergency Era has "gone", and then began developing cities without precautions about the Other Species's would-be attack should things gone awry, if the Gaiden stories of the series are to be believe. To make matters worse, another Diferente was summoned but unlike the first one, he was so inept that he fled away instead and for this reason , the Diferente's reputation was tainted so much that it lowered than the elves even the latter themselves weren't even better (more down below). Anyways, consequences of such are visible as only humans (noble classes especially) and elves enjoy the luxurious life while others (such as Vampires, Mummies, Skeleton and sometimes ordinary humans) continue to live a life & cycle of misery and hatred when humans blamed the Other Species for their suffering in spite of their (ironically) superstitions about Spiritual Lights and its curses-making the Other Species as scapegoats for the disaster and humans as the worst hypocrites. Things only deteriorating further when Hybride nobles and aristocrats-who are mostly humans and some times elves, with Excelis of Primaria or Universtel of Emperia as examples-did nothing to solve Hybride's growing woes but fixating on fulfilling their respective ambition in order to boost and/or expanding their influence across the region without considering their subjects's suffering: Gezerkia's rampage across Olsia in Vol.5 due to her long hatred for the humans, who were responsible for her family's starvation to death as the result of Olsia's land reclamation, was one of many notorious consequences of human negligence to Other Species. Not helping matters was that Emperia, being Hybride's capital city and the main administration center, was too incompetent to do anything about it because not only the ministers were at each other throats while consolidating power, with Sobrinus was the only sane minister of them all, Moldius the king himself wasn't exactly the most decisive man in making his own decision despite him willing to listen to his subjects' suggestions, some of which only made Hybride's situation worse. As the result, stories about humans' discrimination against Other Species are not uncommon & it will only get worsen until the you-know-who enter the world and fix things wrong Hybride. Speaking of the Other Species...
As the consequences of the human's prejudice and discrimination against them, the Other Species chose to either distance themselves away from civilization and keep a low profile, or even outright revolt against the humans in order to get what they once belonged. Here are some of the examples,
The Vampires, depending which clan you're reading about, are the most misunderstood figures of the bunch where they were notoriously known for "murdering" people despite the truth speaks otherwise: All they ever did was just hunting wolves and they only attacks humans whenever their kind of allies were in danger. Not helping the situation was that this cycle of animosity between humans and vampires never seemly ends because while the humans are indeed responsible to their suffering, the vampires fared no better because by terrorizing villages and cities as their revenge for what the humans did to them they actually worsen the already . The consequences of that goes both ways: Either like aforementioned Gezerkia who took over cities and killed male humans as the result of the land reclamation that destroyed her home and blood-family, or some such as Disgurd exploiting the humans' fear in order to assert their dominance across the region while thinking so highly of themselves that they assumed that humans as puny powerless losers who can't even fly. Nonetheless, this cycle continues even after Hiroto came into the world and improve things...
The Mummies, due to their docile nature and innocence, were victims to humans' scorn everywhere they go because of their "ugliness" but what made this even more mortifying was because of these very traits, the human are taking advantages onto them as they pleased and yet they called them"hostile creatures" instead, with the bandits' raid onto Secondaria and Sorceire's kidnapping via mummy disguise in both LN and Manga, as well as Mimia's sworn sister who was raped by a nobleman but the Spiritual Light didn't dimmed for some reason are just one of many cruel examples.
Skeletons are by far the most minor of the four because while they are indeed shunned by humans due to their scary appearances, but at least some of them have job as low-level soldiers at best. Strangely enough, because the series didn't focused much on hem aside from Carabella and the couple who saved a dying, badly battered Luluk.
The only Other Species who didn't get too much discrimination were the elves due to their longevity and their higher positions second to the humans, but this doesn't mean they are saints: You see, most elves such as Alvy and others not bad guys due to their superstitions about the Spiritual Light curses but keep in mind that there are still some of them who are just as antagonizing as the humans. This is because some such as Universtel, Zalia, Cognidus and Dialogs still believes that the vampires are "menace" to everyone not because of the safety of the people, but because of the fear that the elven prestige and influence will be "tainted" by just having the vampires roaming across the region, without knowing that this also have negative impact to even their own kind let alone others. Not helping the situation is that because the elves abiding the rules so much, that they really even doing anything that could've prevent any tragedies happening to everyone...
As the series goes even further, it reveals that other kingdoms that bordered Hybride weren't fared any better than Hybride itself. Aside from the complicated diplomacy between Hybride and others (such as its rivalry with Phyllis and Magia), they too have their domestic problems to deal with and they are equally bad, if not worse than Hybride: Phyllis had a North Phyllis Remnant rebellion going on as the latter attempted to revive the now defunct kingdom, Magia's nasty hostility against Other Species (especially the Vampires) while not believing in Spiritual Lights, and Vol.16's newly introduced Agnika & Gassel which bad blood were so bad that it required both Hybride and Phyllis to keep them under control. Even Regulus Republic, the only country that is ruled by the elves and Senate instead of Monarchy,were ironically prone to the same humans' mistakes because most of them such as Cognidus and Dialogs cared more about the elven prestige and influence across the region instead of genuinely ensuring the peace across the continent. Bottom line, every single kingdom are trying to surpass Hybride in anyway and considering the Diferentes before Hiroto and Soichiro never got too far from Hybride, it is safe to say that Hybride was the only kingdom who hold its regards about the Diferente while other kingdoms don't even notice that both Hiroto and Soichiro were outsiders from another world.
That being said, Hiroto's arrival and actions has changed the entire continent drastically despite him being a)a youngest outsider who b) befriending with the Other Species but more importantly, c) managed to accomplish so much gain both influences and allies in just short amount of time, more than even veteran ministers and aristocrats could've done for years. Yep, you read this correctly. due to his long list of accomplishment that brought, Hiroto himself became a living legend among all 6 kingdoms combined.
KINGDOMS' REACTION TOWARDS HIROTOMANIA
As many should know by now, Hybride was Hiroto's starting point for his rising fame but despite this, as the series goes on, he was still underappreciated by some of Hybride affluent figures especially the aristocrats and noblemen who loathed him for his growing influence even though he has rescued Hybride for almost countless times. Most of them, if not all such as the likes Panopticus, Universtel and especially the Anti-Hiroto Faction are not a big fan of the Ibrid System and to see him rising to the ranks that is close to the Privy Council, the second highest rank behind only the king, almost made them puke so much that they willing to do anything to sneer the guy and ruin his reputation, even though doing so will ironically very likely going to ruin Hybride in anyway. If history and ending of each book imply almost everything, its the skeptics ends up eating the very trap they had for Hiroto, if the manga chapter about Hiroto vs. Torlan debate indicates anything bud unfortunately, folks such as Finnath refused to learn a thing. If Vol.16 introduction of yet another former Hybride minister by the name of Hydran, you got the idea that the skeptic's hostility against Hiroto is still there...
Phyllis, being Hybride's rivaling neighboring kingdom, had a on/off feud with Hiroto due to the Phyllis Army's severe defeat by the Vampire-Salabria Alliance before Phyllis can even invade Salabria, of which was the beginning of Phyllis's hostility and grudge against Hiroto and the vampires. Due to this mindset, some people such as Abrahim wanting Hiroto dead as if that will surely going to reduce the vampires' prowess, only face repercussions of their wrath that keep haunting the kingdom even to this day; making things worse is that Phyllis was consumed by vengeance and hatred for Hybride so much that almost everything they did only making things worse for the kingdom, such as the Salabria Elves Messenger Massacre by the vengeful Babylos soldiers. The rivalry between Hybride and Phyllis only ends (temporarily) when Hiroto participated the negotiation between both kingdoms, with him representing the latter side, and giving one suggestion that actually ensuring the peace between both kingdoms-something not even veteran ministers could've thought about. This alone marked Hiroto's status as the youngest living legend to the entire continent, but keep in mind that there are more people such as Zieglete and Freyas are extremely discontent towards that peace and willing to find ways to sabotage them and almost come close to it if it wasn't for Hiroto's quick thinking and cunning. If Vol. 16's preview chapters implying anything especially Metis whose (alleged) retirement is a thing, this is NOT be the last of Phyllis just yet...
Same goes for the now defunct North Phyllis. FYI, the entire thing began with Eesh won the civil war in Phyllis and unified the Northern part of Phyllis, forcing the last remnant of that former kingdom sought Hybride for shelter. However, these same remnants were also sparked the hostility between Hybride and Phyllis to begin with, mostly due to their obsession for retaking their former kingdom, starting by assassinating Eesh no less. However, Hiroto's actions actually stopping North Phyllis from endangering itself from annihilation but people such as Felkina and Joachim continue to fight to revive the dead kingdom only ends up chewing Phyllis's retaliation at them; further, Hiroto once warned the 2 in the following aftermath that future is still bleak for North Phyllis remnants even if they win against Phyllis Kingdom and retake their land due to the barren lands itself, of which will ironically repeating history where Phyllis annexing the newly kingdom again. That seemly putting North Phyllis's plans to sleep though it not eased Felkina's hatred for Hiroto until Magia came around and thinking a plan to destroy Hybride from within-an event that will developing her character entirely.
Magia is the next on this list because its recent rivalry with Hybride only sparked (should I say, revived) after the Urseus's ascension as the king after the death of his father King Nasar, who himself has ironically halted the the war between 2 kingdoms 50 years ago, where Magia was on the losing side. As the matter of fact, the aforementioned Phyllis Army's defeat by the vampires has reignited Magia's hostility towards Hybride as Urseus viewed both Hiroto and the vampires are "threats" to his kingdom and willing to use any scheme in book-including some of Anti-Hiroto people-to ruin them. Even so, Magia suffered the same humilliation as Phyllis did when Magia Army still got wrecked by Curele and like Phyllis, Magia harbored grudge and animosity against Hiroto and the vampires over their defeat, with Urseus himself ironically had to ally himself with Disgurd while collaborating with his former mentors of Regulus and even Abrahim in staging the Four Kingdoms Summit in order to crush Hybride. The elephant in the room? Unlike Hiroto's relationship with the vampires, Urseus's "alliance" with Disgurd was not genuine as he remains vigilant to the Northern Vampires in spite of him compromised even his pride to her just to get her cooperation, and said cooperation itself made even Cognidus (Regulus) and Eesh (Phyllis) finding his "quest of peace" very suspicious; not helping the case was that Magia soldiers, like Babylos soldiers who killed one Salabria Elven Messenger, they blindly (and viciously) beating Luluk behind Urseus's knowledge because they assume that vampire was responsible to Magia Army's crushing defeat even though he wasn't even the same vampire who wiped out Magia Army in Vol. 13, and that in turn only made Disgurd even angrier because not even she going to hurt a kid, resulting her "defection" and help Gezerkia and Zeldis to attack Bahram as a message about messing with the vampires. It took Urseus's 3 defeats (2 of which are his schemes against Hiroto) and the Bahram's damage by made him realize that his ways were just plain wrong. What actually solidifying his changes was when he had a "pep talk" with Hiroto shortly after the 2nd Four Kingdom Summit. For now, after the 15th Volume Magia buries its hatchet with Hybride since but only future books will tell whether or not Magia will go down the same path as Phyllis has...
For Regulus, despite of being the only country that is both populated with elves & ruled by the Senate (yes, really), even they are prone to discriminating against Hiroto and his allies. To give you a background, people such as Cognidus and Dialogs assumed that all vampires are hostile "menace" to the elven community's status and potentially tainting their influences across the continent. Heck, hearing Hiroto's friendship with the vampires alone already freaked Regulus so much to the point choosing Urseus (since he was Cognidus and Dialog's favorite student, apparently) and see him as the "messiah" of world peace even though his methods of achieve that were actually dubious. It is only until they met Hiroto and witnessing his debate during the Four Kingdom Summit. Folks need to know that the Four Kingdom Summit itself was meant to be Urseus's trap to Hybride so he can crush his western enemy kingdom alongside Phyllis (Abrahim) and Regulus (Cognidus and Dialogs), making this as the Kangaroo Court but unfortunately to even this Sinister-Alliance, Hiroto managed to toppled all of that and his amazing rebuttal and debate actually impressed Cognidus so much that he turned his support for the Diferente in the middle of the debate, especially when any scenario he could've think of actually favoring Hiroto instead of disadvantages because the Diferente's debate was all about caring everyone instead of the ambitions of the foolish king. Yes, really. Much like Magia, it seems Vol.15 had extinguished Regulus's against Hybride for a time being...
The last and now least are Agnika and Gassel-the 2 new kingdom that made their debut at Vol.16. Now, I may not have the book yet but if its preview chapters imply something, it seems to me that these 2 new kingdoms might shared the same skeptical and hostile view towards Hiroto and the vampires as much as their eastern allies, mostly because to them the coexistence between Humans and Vampires are unheard of and they themselves feared the vampires but looking down at them even after hearing what had happened at Magia. Whatever Hiroto did during Vol.16, it seems he eventually pacifying 2 kingdoms despite Leonidas's interference and negligence to diplomacy between Hybride and allies. One will even wonder when Hiroto will go west to see a world beyond of Terminus River (I guess...)
Things would be a lot more interesting if this adapted into anime.
Chingaruna517
2020-02-05, 16:35
Anyhow, for those who are curious, here are the covers for the manga volumes (for now) and these merely covering what could be the rise of Hiroto in Salabria, including the 34th chapter.
Volume Covers (Manga)
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https://c.bookwalker.jp/3181663/t_700x780.jpg (Latest one)
P.S. : Might be planning to discuss the antagonist of the series real soon.
Windsgrace
2020-02-09, 10:47
Ara why thank you for the "show". The covers are much appreciated.
Chingaruna517
2020-02-12, 01:45
There is more to come about it and I can guarantee you that there will be more, if available of course. Oh, and speaking of which, teaser for Volume 17 begins with Hiroto alongside Excelis and Raquel and it will begin in next month! Check it out!
https://i.imgur.com/Tdcu9lo.jpg
Chingaruna517
2020-02-16, 02:16
OK, double post here but we really don't have much to time to waste because Volume 17's teaser is on its way and boy, once again, Hiroto is involved into the imperial affairs within Emperia but despite the very fact he managed to solved the situation from the last book, he's still scorned and belittled by his haters-specifically the Anti-Hiroto Faction as well as Hydran and a new character by the name of Shilfelis (シルフェリス)
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ヒュブリデ王、病に倒れる!
ケガをした大司教の代理として枢密院に加わったエルフの若き女性、シルフェリス。着任早々に彼女はヒロトを 非難、ヒロトと仲の良いレオニダス王子も不道徳だと非難する。
次のヒュブリデ国王としてハイドラン公爵の声望が高まるなか、現国王モルディアス1世が急病に 倒れる。
ふたたび発作が起きれば命が危いため加速する後継者選び。毒舌だが有能と見抜いてヒロトが後継者に推すレオ ニダス王子は圧倒的に不利な状況。
負ければヒロト自身の失脚もありうるハイドラン公爵との政治戦に、ヒロトは突入するが――。
大好評の異世界召喚ファンタジー、事態が急転する第17巻!!
The King of Hybride is sick!
With the injury of the Archbishop, an elf by the name Shifelis joining the Privy Council as his replacement but she immediately blaming Hiroto for Leonidas's immorality via his friendship with the infamous prince.
While Duke Hydran's reputation as the next king becoming popular, Moldius is falling sick and his next seizure will not only endangering his life but also speeding the election of the heirs for the throne, leaving Leonidas a severe disadvantage in spite of his snarky yet competent attributes, as well as the one who recommending Hiroto as his successor (not sure but its either that or him still being Moldius's heir apparent via Hiroto's recommendation).
With the stake of losing everything if he is defeated, Hiroto must confront Duke Hydran in a battle that will define anything .
大好評の異世界召喚ファンタジー、事態が急転する第17巻!!
Basically,
Hybride is peril yet again because Moldius is sick the empty throne itself signifying the dispute between Hydran Faction and Leonidas Faction for the crown, and things will only getting worse for Hiroto and friends: Sobrinus's injury (how was that happened remains a mystery, unless I get the story that is ) enable one new elf character by the name of Shilfelis (correct me if I am wrong about it) who immediately blames Hiroto for Leonidas's mess from the last book, despite the very fact that he's also the one who quelled the Agnika-Gassel rivalry and keep both Hybride and Phyllis safe from their feud!
Speaking of rivalry, this means Hiroto is facing more of the Anti-Hiroto Faction but this time, its Hydran the Duke who display extreme disgust towards to Hiroto from the preview chapter and he got popular by his own peers, even though he almost putting Hybride in danger by recommending one of blood-thirsty general as the next heir for Hybride's crown!
Not helping matters is the fact that Moldius suddenly gets ill and his critical condition due to said illness only fueling the rivalry between Hydran and Leonidas, which also including Hiroto as well since he is one of very few people who befriended with the prince. Making situation worse is that not even Leonidas himself can avert his disadvantages because everyone knows only his infamy instead of something else.
Now how does this event itself reminiscing stories from Volume 4 and Volume 12?
Chingaruna517
2020-02-20, 11:07
OK, here's my third post here and really, this series need some good attention because, for real, this will going to challenge Hiroto big time: Hybride is split into multiple pieces despite Hiroto managed to quell the Agnika-Gassel rivalry and yet, as annoying as it is, Hybride people (especially noblemen and aristocrats) repay him by shunning him even more! Its bad enough that Sobrinus is going to be replaced by an elf whose name is Shifelis, now we still got Hydran-Moldius's cousin and Leonidas's uncle-to worry about because this new volume just reveals his ambition to be the next king after his dear cousin, and his antagonism against Hiroto most because he assume that . Gee, and y'all assume that Finnath and his fellow Anti-Hiroto Faction members are the worst among Hiroto's haters simply because they can't stand his ongrowing accomplishments, one after another.
Anyways, here's some (preview) chapters for this upcoming book and if you're interested, do check'em here!
https://r.binb.jp/epm/e1_135202_20022020125931/
And also some (preview)illustrations to boot.
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And then here is the description of the said illustrations themselves because, keep in mind, this only covers the preview version of the story.
It seems Soichiro and Curele are having fun while reading book back in Primaria . Unbeknownst to them, however, Emperia is changing and this is not looking good for Hiroto and others in spite of their contribution in saving Hybride yet again.
The second one featuring the duo of Valkyria and Excelis where the former is teasing the latter for her own relationship with Hiroto. With elf blushing as red as tomato, maybe it's time for her to actually have such relationship after Valkyria, Mimia and even Sorceire. Could this be going a bit...further?
The third featuring Hiroto is sitting with one person that is non other than Leonidas the Prince of Hybride. Yes, really. This is the same prince whom Hiroto befriended back in Volume 14 and here, he harbors his hatred for Hiroto so much that he wants to have our hero executed! All because of his increasing infamy despite him was the fault for ignoring the Agnika-Gassel rivalry in the first place. And you assume only Moldius making rash decisions back in Volume 7 where he almost got Hiroto assassinated by Phyllis simply because he heard the songs about him becoming a future king, of which, may I remind you, one of Phyllis's scheme to keep Hiroto isolated from Emperia before finishing him off!
Again, why does this story makes me reminiscing the combined events of Volume 4, Volume 7 and now Volume 12?
darkofficer
2020-02-20, 16:00
wow hiroto can organise his own playa hater ball
Chingaruna517
2020-02-25, 02:19
I know nothing about that show but if you talking about the haters, the book just show plenty of them. In fact, they loathe Hiroto so much that they willing use any methods, including underhanded ones, to ensure his downfall. Y'know, its really baffling to see Hybride's "gratitude" to Hiroto by shunning him even more in spite of the Diferente's countless rescue for god knows how long, all of this simply because they can't stand to see that "brat" (even though Goban's art style was evolving) accomplished so much in just short amount of time, more than even veteran officials in Hybride. This ain't the first nor the last time Hiroto's haters seeing their plot against Hiroto backfired to their faces when they witnessing how he manage to overturn his disadvantages, with his debate against Torlan from Manga Chapter 25-26 (one that is adapted from Light Novel Volume 3) as an example. Heck, even Moldius the king himself laments his court's ungratefulness to Hiroto even after 9 books (not counting Book 9 that chronicling Hiroto's life before entering Hybride) of him saving Hybride from the likes of Phyllis and Magia, considering him learning a lesson about Hiroto's importance to Hybride from Vol.5-7. Now, however, the king is falling ill due to his weaken heart (yes, really) and this gives Anti-Hiroto Faction had a chance to get rid of the Diferente once and for all, especially with Hydran himself is now a candidate for the vacant throne.
Anyhow, here is the main antagonists in Volume 17
The first one is the new elven archbishop by the name of Shifelis (シルフェリス) who replaces Sobrinus (for how long is unknown) and becoming the new member of Hybride's Privy Council. Sadly, she makes a terrible mistake by belittling Hiroto simply because he is gazing at her oppai and even call him "immoral", and then lecturing him about spiritual lights' curse as well as elven wrath for his "vices". Yeah, accusing the hero who has yet to be cursed but saving saving Hybride for countless times is really a good idea, lady. Remember that one post I made about how the elves are no saint despite their position? It seems Shifelis is this living example due to her blinded belief of morality instead of people's deed and merit, of which displaying her haughtiness and arrogance that are indifferent than that of pre-character developing Felkina and Freyas. Granted, the Spiritual Light shines even brighter with her presence but considering Vol.11 the light still shine even after one Mummy being raped by one aristocrat's son at Noblesia, this is where you realize that sometimes it cannot be trusted. Also, considering the list of Hiroto's female rivals who once belittled him only to eat the humble pie in the end, something tells me that Shifelis will be joining on that list too. Also, for all her talk about doing it for the "sake of Hybride people", it seems the vampires are not even one of them...
Next is Hydran the Duke who holds a strong animosity against Hiroto over his success in stopping the Agnika-Gassel Conflict from the last book. This book reveals the Duke's ambition in becoming the king and his rivalry with Hiroto mostly due to his assumption that the Diferente will "ruin" the kingdom by having Valkyria as his queen that expanding the vampires' influences, indicating that he is also an opposition against the Ibrid System; additionally, his disdain for Hiroto and the vampires still unchanged even after Valkyria of all people rescued him during the Agnika-Gassel conflict, though she only did for Hiroto's sake. What's really up to eleven is Lyndrus's praise about Hiroto itself which made the Diferente as important as the Duke himself, something upset Hydran so much that he willing to use any tricks in hi sleeve to ensure Hiroto's downfall-starting by stopping him and Leonidas from becoming a full member of Privy Council, of which eventually fails. Still, with Moldius's illness becomes the plot point in this book (maybe not in the preview chapters, though some are hinted in the earlier chapters) as this favoring him during his succession dispute against Leonidas and possibly even Hiroto. It seems that only Hiroto can stop him now...
Third and last one is Finnath the Finance Minister. Oh, Finnath, ever a "nice" guy whose scorn for Hiroto are yet to be ceased since Vol.7 (possibly as early as Vol.6), and he hadn't changed even a bit. From Book 7 to Book 12 and 13, he has been actively tried and failed to get rid of Hiroto while watching him rise higher for beyond greatness: In Book 7, he was one of many who chose Lujud of all people (a hedonistic official of Hagar who is seen gloating his blue-blooded instead of Hiroto as the Boarder Protector, without knowing that it was part of Phyllis's scheme to assassinate Hiroto. Then, in Vol. 12, he joined the aristocrats such as Belffergo and Ramsus to form the Anti-Hiroto Faction in order to humiliate Hiroto by staging a Kangaroo Court against him for the Noblesia incident back in Vol.11, only ended in failure when Hiroto manage overturn his disadvantages. Then in Book 13, he-alongside both Belffergo and Rasmus-agreed with Magia's plot in weakening Hiroto's position while limiting the vampires' influence, only to see the plan foiled when Magia Army was defeated. And finally, in Vol.14, he outright blamed Hiroto for the North-Vampires' attack onto Emperia and even mocked Valkyria for it, even though Disgurd's clan was not with either Zeldis nor Gezerkia despite the latter's bad blood with her Now, in this latest book, take up to the elven when he now joining Hydran and Shifelis in crushing Hiroto by all means necessary and no doubt in my mind that he could be one of Hydran's core supporter during the succession crisis...
As for Leonidas, well, this book tells us that Leonidas will going to be Hiroto's main ally and it seems it is going to change for the better. Moreover, in this very same book, Hybride Nobility reveals a tragic secret within a family and if Volume 14 display the strained relationship between him and his father (King Moldius), this Volume 17 further reveals the truth behind that dysfunctional relationship.
It is revealed that once upon a time, Leonidas had an elder brother named Julinus (ユリアヌス)-King Moldius's eldest son and favorite. One day, the brothers played but their fun was ruined because of the broken pot. Moldius scolded young Leonidas for it despite the the prince himself tried to explain that it was Julinus broke the pot. Then suddenly, Julinus stepped up and protected Leonidas by telling the truth that he was the one who broke the pot, and for this reason, Leonidas was pardoned. Sadly, this happy ending didn't last long as some years later under unknown circumstances, Julinus was deceased and his death has not only soured the relationship between Moldius and Leonidas, but also served as a catalyst to Hybride's woes...
P.S.: Might be planning on reviewing Manga Chapter 34 (if there's a time) as well as the LN preview chapters later, as well as the Privy Council members too since Hiroto just joined into the group not too long ago.
Chingaruna517
2020-03-11, 01:13
Double posting again but this time, it is winners take all and stakes cannot be any higher especially when the throne itself is the book main theme and Hybride's very future is on a fragile balance, specifically for Hiroto himself because this could mean that he might be becoming a candidate for the throne! Yes, really. I sincerely wish others actually taking this series seriously.
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Anyways, here are the new 3 colored (preview) illustrations for Volume 17 and ladies and gents, this is Shifelis the Elven Deputy Archbishop and she is Hiroto's 10th female rival for her antagonism against him throughout entire Book 17. Yes, really, Shifelis's misjudgment about Hiroto is due to a certain misunderstanding (check out the picture above) and unlike her fellow elf such as Excelis, said antagonism against Hiroto is rooted from her strong yet misguided principles about morality-something she takes it very seriously due to her position & belief; not helping matters is she heavily relying the "will" of the Spiritual Lights for her decision making-making her predecessor Sobrinus look sensible by comparison. I need to remind you that Sobrinus is the only minister in the Privy Council deems the Ibrid System as the only thing to keep Hybride stable, with Hiroto's connections with the vampires as a living proof. Come to think of it, Book 17's events might replicating the events of Book 4 (according to some sources), and if this is true then both Excelis and Shifelis are more or less similar with each other than their slight differences,
Both are busty elves who hold a higher position in their respective roles and Hiroto's rivals due to their belittlement against him (for the case of Excelis, formerly) while doing things for the "greater good" for the people of Hybride, even though said "greater good" comes from their own naivete through their narrow-minded view.
Excelis is a Castle Lord of Primaria at Hybride while Shifelis is the Deputy Archbishop whose origin remains unknown.
Excelis wishes to solve Salabria's overpopulation crisis but resorts to use Development Order in order to beat Feuillet, only to garner even her fellow elves' irk against her. Shifelis, on the other hand, want to do more for the people of Hybride (that's including elves and the mummies, but surprisingly not the vampires), but she support the wrong people (looking at Hydran & Finnath, for example) whose depravity is far worse than even Leonidas.
Excelis originally sought Hiroto for help to defeat Feuillet to the point resorted to seduce him (against her own will, of course). Shifelis, on the other hand, immediately shuns Hiroto over his accidental gaze at her bust which she finds immoral.
Excelis's rivalry with Hiroto was due to the latter's refusal to support the Development Order that could've "save" Salabria from the overpopulation crisis, despite her own plan of initialing her own Development Order looked indifferent than that of Feuillet. Shifelis, on the other hand, belittles Hiroto in each and every way because he view our hero as "lecherous" becomes Hiroto's rival due to her strict belief of morality, even though she herself siding with a wrong party as others (specifically the Anti-Hiroto Faction) are far more depraved that both Hiroto and Leonidas.
Excelis at least acknowledges the vampire's importance to Hybride due to the convenience of the Air Mail service. Shifelis, for all her claims about "caring" for the people of Hybride, doesn't seems to view the vampires as the part of the people she tries to help.
And here is some description according to the illustrations themselves.
The first meeting between Hiroto and Shifelis is stiff because the moment they meet each other, the latter immediately shuns the former as an "immoral" fool just because the former accidentally gazed at her oppai. You read this correctly. This Hiroto-Shifelis rivalry is due to one misunderstanding and already she belittles the Diferente by "lecturing" him about the elven wrath and Spiritual Light's curse despite he himself never done anything that caused that- making her not too different than that of pre-character developing Felkina and Freyas, both of whom who once belittled Hiroto only to be chewed by the Diferente's words. Unfortunately for her, however, this could be one of her biggest blunder because she just not realizing who's the real villain here (looking at Hydran).
The second illustration displays the close relationship between Hiroto and Leonidas as they are now facing their bitter challenges: 3 antagonistic Privy Council members such as Shifelis, Hydran and especially Finnath have protested against Moldius's decision in inducting Hiroto as the new member of the Privy Council despite it was the king's wish in the first place (actually, this idea came from Book 13 as Moldius's own reward to Hiroto for saving Hybride from Magia invasion, though Finnath was against it at the time) . Fortunately for the duo, both of them do end up becoming the full members of the Privy Council members, with Leonidas becomes the Minister of Military while Hiroto become the Minister of National Affair. While this may sounds like some good news, with Valkyria congratulating Hiroto says something, the fact that the book's description about Moldius's illness that resulting Hydran's rise of power alone should tell you that Hiroto's struggle against his haters are just the beginning...
More moments of Excelis here where she is helping Hiroto during the bath. Speaking of her, she may be holding some, if not important element in the story.
P.S.: Will be taking about both Vol.16 (Small tips based on Vol.17) & Vol.17 (Preview Chapters) as well as the critical role of the Privy Council soon, if I had enough materials for it which I don't.
There is more to come about it and I can guarantee you that there will be more, if available of course. Oh, and speaking of which, teaser for Volume 17 begins with Hiroto alongside Excelis and Raquel and it will begin in next month! Check it out!
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Those tatas are so big not even Mount Olympus could hold them
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Chingaruna517
2020-04-10, 09:56
^Oh there's more to come. I believe that Shifelis is also a busty character too..
Anyhow, here is the cover for the 35th chapter for the manga
https://image.rawdevart.com/comic/kou-1-desu-ga-isekai-de-joushu-hajimemashita/chapters/35/001.jpg
This latest chapter doesn't goes too much detail but this is where Hiroto's real challenges begins. Can't you guess who is the one trying to sabotage his rise for greatness?
A wheat merchant is travelling to Solum and it takes him 4 months to reach here, all the while watching people moving towards Solum. When the merchant does arrive at Solum, he almost collide with another cart and when his cart is about to fall along with his produce (wheat), he is surprised that a vampire helping him alongside with another citizen. Eventually, the merchant reaches to the bakery and while the owner thanking him for the supplies for the bread and she is about to pay him for the supplies, the merchant then (begrudgingly) tells her to raise the price more, leaving the bakery owner to suffer her dilemma about her own business...
Meanwhile, Soichiro is having his own bath and recalls how did he and Hiroto entered into the new world, all the while playing with Curele during the bath. Hiroto is also awaken from his slumber and then recalling his own experiences of forming Solum Alliance alongside other castle lords and he surely enjoys his morning with Mimia and Valkyria, with the latter suck his blood as his breakfast...
Moving on, Hiroto meets up with Sentelio but before the meeting can even begin, Carabella and his underling reports him some bad news: there is a heated argument between the bakery owner and the locals over how expensive the breads have becoming. Worst of all, the bakery owner argued that this will go on within' a month. Can't Hiroto & allies solve the problem?
P.S. Has anybody have the full illustrations for Volume 16 and Volume 17?
darkofficer
2020-04-10, 10:13
Does hiroto ever get a break?
Chingaruna517
2020-04-11, 15:00
^Considering what Feuillet's scheme for Hiroto and also Excelis's skeptical view towards the youngster, he really has a hard time to take even a break, all because someone in Hybride refuses to recognize the Diferente while trying to stop his rise of fame his rise by all means necessary. This latest manga chapter is only the tip of the iceberg of what challenges Hiroto will face in the future....
Speaking of Hiroto's challenge, he has more rivals and enemies in the light novel series who loathes him even for the most pettiest reasons and some of them are willing to do anything to break or even outright killour hero by all means necessary. Here is a short summary of each book...
Book 1 is where it all began where Hiroto and Soichiro were tasked by Ulkan (Former Castle Lord of Solum) to defeat a vampire named is Valkyria. While Hiroto and Soichiro freed Valkyria, seemly garnering Zeldis's trust while befriending Mimia along the way, they were imprisoned instead by Sentelio due to Ulkan's sudden death, of which only dimming the Spiritual Lights of Solum. Thankfully, under the advice of Hiroto, the light of Solum shine again and it garners the attention of Alvy who inviting Hiroto to Secondaria due to what him bringing Solum back to normal. This was the beginning of Hiroto's long adventure....
Next, Book 2 saw Hiroto's effort to improve Solum without allying himself with Secondaria, and Torlan-one of Secondaria's steward- to sabotage anything in order to stop Solum's rise, such as expelling Solum students from a local Cathedral. The sabotage only stooped when bandits (who disguised themselves as mummies) invaded Secondaria and hold everyone hostage including both Torlan and Hiroto. Fortunately, with the help of Valkyria and Curele as well as Curele, Hiroto not only managed to saved everyone from the bandits, he also helped Darmur to find and rescue Sorceire by giving her some coins that changed her back to normal and broke its breaking her curse. While Hiroto's deeds may garnered the respect from Darmur and other Castle Lords such as Est and Cecra, Torlan was the only feared our hero and his desperation would fueling the already heated rivalry between Hiroto and Secondaria...
Book 3 continued the Hiroto-Secondaria Feud where Torlan now targeting Darmur as well simply because the Neka Lord refused to participate the Secondaria Development Plan, of which was his gratitude to Hiroto for saving his daughter. As displayed in Manga Chapter 24-26, for this reason Torlan resorted to ban merchants from both Solum and Neka entering Secondaria when Hiroto called him out for it, a debate is ensued where the Steward tried and failed to humiliate Hiroto when the Diferente humbled him with"lectures" about the consequences of his play, and Torlan himself had to admit defeat when the Secondaria Elf Association demand him to revoke his order. Then, Feuillet joined in and schemed to yank Hiroto by forcing to him to choose either saving Natra or Sorceire, the latter of whom was kidnapped by another villains who also disguised themselves as Mummies. In a surprising move, Hiroto rescued both Natra and Sorceire from danger and his heroic moves gained Natra, Cerca, Est and now Neka as Solum's allies, and thus establishing the Solum Alliance. In spite of his failures, however, Feuillet remained unwavered as he has plans for Hiroto while ensuring himself that he will get the last laugh and win the upcoming election...
And here we are in Book 4, now being adapted into the manga series, chronicling Hiroto's fierce rivalry against both Feuillet and Excelis with the former is trying to ruin the Diferente with any scheme he could think of and stop him from becoming the Governor of Salabria. Excelis on the other hand wanted to help Salabria's citizen by curbing its overpopulation crisis, but her good intentions only made her unpopular when she decided to implementing her own Development Plan to combat Feuillet; not helping her case was that fellow elves (such as Secondaria Elf Association) wasn't the only one who were against her decision, even Baulois/Polowa (a retired official who was Salabria's former governor) criticized her for not her short-sighted view, meaning that neither Feuillet nor Excelis were deemed worthy to hold the Governor's position . This caused Hiroto to join the election as the third and last candidate and in spite of his early disadvantages, with the help from Rudin of Lusa, Hiroto managed to keep up with both Feuillet and Excelis with sufficient votes and during the debate, his outstanding and eloquent speech was so amazing that it caused Feuillet to panic as he ran out of ideas for his rebuttal against the young upstart. This led to Hiroto's major victory as he became the youngest Governor of Salabria, but his responsibilities was just the start of his amazing adventures...
Book 5 showcases Hiroto's rivalry against Gezerkia and her clan when the Red-Winged Vampires tried and failed to invade Salabria after their rampage at Orsia. Zeldis was originally invited by the vampires to battle against the humans but he turned them down because of his gratefulness for Hiroto. The vampires were the least of our worries, however, as the Ibrid System was challenged by some ministers in Emperia (the capital of Hybride) because of Gezerkia's ongoing rampage, particularly Panopticus the Prime Minister who planed to abolish the Ibrid System while clashing with Sobrinus the Archbishop who was, and still, the only minister viewed both Hiroto and the Ibrid System are the only thing to keep Hybride stable. Little did Emperia and others expected, however, was that Hiroto made a huge upset where he not only repelled Gezerkia and her vampires' invasion onto Salabria, he also negotiated with her and persuaded her not attacking Salabria, seemly garnering her trust just a little bit. This shocked the entire Hybride and made Hiroto as the hero as the result, though not everyone were willing accept him...
In Book 6, Hiroto was accused by Panopticus for the crime he never committed due to the latter's underling Infilia & Delegelis's report after meeting Salabria Southern castle lords and even some of Gezerkia's own men against Hiroto, of whom were already discontent towards Hiroto in spite of his rescue of Salabria from Gezerkia's invasion attempt not too long ago. As the result, Hiroto's position was stripped under Emperia's decree and he was supposedly replaced by an incompetent officer to rule Salabria. Unbeknownst to anyone, Phyllis, the southern kingdom that is neighboring with Hybride via Terminus river, seized the opportunity to demand Hybride to hand over the North Phyllis remnants to them because of the latter's assassination attempt onto King Eesh, the King of Phyllis. When Hybride refused because reasons, Phyllis schemed on having a pincer attack onto Hybride by manipulating Gezerkia's clan via killing one of her men and using her rampage to distract Emperia while launching an invasion attempt onto Salabria. The plan was almost working if not for Hiroto who managed to dissuade Gezerkia from killing innocent people and then persuaded her to help Salabria to repel defeat the invading Phyllis Army (the real perpetrator behind the murder of one of her underlings), with a promise of letting them to execute the murderer. Consequently, Phyllis Army suffered a huge lost when Curele decimated them without breaking a sweat and Hiroto was hailed as Hybride's hero for preventing a foreign invasion. However, this also made Hiroto an enemy to Phyllis and people such as Abrahim were more than willing to do anything to get rid of him, thus began Hiroto's complicated affairs with Phyllis...
Book 7 is considered as Hiroto's darkest day: In order to assassinate Hiroto, Phyllis tried to keep him isolated from Emperia by framing him as a "traitor". How? Well, Abrahim noted that some aristocrats and ministers still loathed Hiroto despite his contribution in preventing Phyllis's invasion onto the kingdom, so he plan to fan the flames by sending spies to sing "praises" about him as the "future King of Hybride", then had him assassinated without Emperia even notice what's going on. Courtesy to Moldius and other Emperia ministers' (with the exception of Sobrinus and even Panopticus) obliviousness and toxic jealousy for Hiroto's ongoing success, the scheme almost worked when Emperia blindly fell into Phyllis's trap and Hiroto himself was framed as a "traitor" to the kingdom, leading o his house arrest. At one point, Hiroto was so depressed that he began to even doubt his capabilities even when his peers tried to cheer him up. The silver lining about this was that Phyllis's scheme also drew the attention of Raquel, the fallen princess of her former kingdom North Phyllis who visited Salabria and met Hiroto in person and learned his real personality that contradicted the rumors she heard from Emperia (Actually, she was also skeptical about Hiroto and Salabria and her only reason of visiting Salabria was because of his success in defeating Phyllis. Twice. On one occasion, she even felt disgusted to hear Hiroto's relationship with the vampires.). In fact, Raquel's presence alone foiled Phyllis's assassination attempt onto Hiroto when Phyllis invaders (one who disguised themselves as one of Hybride knights and they were ordered to kill Hiroto under Abrahim's schemes) were distracted by her and tried to kill her too, which ultimately failed due to the vampire interference and worst of all, they were all slaughtered for their harm onto Hiroto (actually, he apparent "death" was part of his plan to fool the invaders). Not only this caused Phyllis to suffer yet another defeat, it also caused King Moldius to feel remorse for his action and promoting Hiroto as the Margrave of Hybride, one of the highest position in Emperia. Still, it didn't mean Phyllis gives up its rivalry against Hybride so easily and not all ministers/aristocrats in Emperia were willing to accept Hiroto and his new position....
P.S.: What Phyllis didn't know was that its own scheme for Hiroto has foreshadowed his critical role for Book 17's story. We're talk about that latter...
Book 8 continues Hiroto's feud with Phyllis where King Eesh had to dispatch one of his top general Metis to investigate Salabria in order to find ways to attack Hybride again. Instead, Hiroto managed to befriend with her and it was his integrity that garnered the general's trust when he brought back the fallen 50 Phyllis Knights-the same knight who were trying to assassinate him-to Phyllis. However, the conflict between Hybride and Phyllis took to the worst when one of Babylos guards killed an elven representative who hailed from Secondaria and it angered Hybride so much that Universtel, the Elder of the Emperia Elf Association Branch, demanded sanction against Phyllis. It seems the only way to stop the Hybride-Phyllis Feud was the negotiation between both faction where Abrahim got the upper hand against both Univestel and Panopticus as he reminded the ministers that Phyllis refused to compromise anything to Hybride while demanding Hybride to fulfill one of Phyllis's most ludicrous demand. It was this moment Hiroto eventually spoke out against Abrahim as he explained that the feud between Hybride and Phyllis was meaningless since neither of their option bring benefit to both kingdoms and it will bring suffering to the people of both kingdoms. This impressed both factions (especially the Phyllis Faction who was so impressed by Hiroto's debate skills that they actually praising Hybride for having such caliber.) so much that they have to set a truce between both Hybride and Phyllis, all for the peace between both kingdoms. Sounds like a good deal right? Well, there was one faction within Hybride was against the peace treaty between Hybride and Phyllis... Oh, and BTW, Gezerkia is attacking Olsia against due to the castle lord want to resume the Developing Plan, only to be stopped by Hiroto later on.
Book 10 almost concludes Hiroto's affair with Phyllis if not for Felkina the Duchess and Joachim the Former Prince who attempted to revive the fallen North Phyllis by warring with Phyllis. The duo, especially the Duchess who belittled and loathed Hiroto due to his "peon" status, refused to heed the advice of both Hiroto and even Raquel as they willing to do anything to revive the fallen kingdom no matter the consequences. Even with the war between North Phyllis Remnants and Phyllis Army was short-lived, with the former was losing and the war only ended with the vampires' intervention, neither of them want to give in the fight but Hiroto gave them an earful of criticism by claiming that all even if the duo do manage to revive the kingdom, their reign would be a short-lived one because the aftermath of the war would make the land more unbearable, and that alone will cause civil unrest and repeating history of it being annexed by Phyllis again-something neither Felkina nor Joachim even considered before wagging war against Phyllis. It took an intervention from Raquelherself that the duo finally gave up their pipe dream and it through the pleas from both Hiroto and Raquel, Metis pardoned both Felkina and Joachim. Now, Felkina and Joachim were initially still felt bitter about their failure but things changed for the better after Hiroto brought Joachim to a riverbanks of his former homeland. The aftermath resulted both Felkina and Joachim now realized Hiroto's true character in spite both being separated for a year, though the Duchess still blamed Hiroto for North Phyllis's failure to revive itself.
Book 11 entering the new journey where Hiroto had to deal with the Mummy Rape Case situated at Noblesia, one of many Hybride's provinces. The problem? Hiroto had to deal with a stubborn noblemen named Bourgault, who willing to do anything to protect his son Pollard despite the spoiled son rapped a mummy who happened to be Mimia's sister. While butting heads with Bourgault, Hiroto and his allies not only managed to trap Pollard and had him arrested on sight, he also forced Bourgault to accept his son crimes and had him paid nearly half of his family treasury as compensation for his insult onto both him and friends. While Hiroto's action in Noblesia may made him a hero among the Mummies while decreasing the discrimination against Other Species, other people such as the aristocrats in Emperia just hate his guts to the point willing to ruin him by all means necessary. Also, there was a person in Phyllis named Zieglete the Archbishop who was strongly against the peace between Hybride and Phyllis, only to see his plan failed when Metis and Excelis were working together to stop his plan from fruition, but this didn't mean that Zieglete willing to give up as he was responsible to Freyas's own war against Hybride in Book 14. More on that later....
In Book 12, Hiroto's enemies isn't just limited to Bourgault, here' comes Anti-Hiroto Faction (Belffergo, Ramsus, Finnath and Lemaire ) who trying to ruin Hiroto by setting a "trial" and trying to indicting him for his involvement in Noblesia, though in reality it was a kangaroo court where the conspirators had the advantages to humiliate Hiroto publicly: Starting by manipulating Moldius's favorite concubine Orfina into their sinister plan. When Hiroto managed to survive his trial and escaped the Anti-Hiroto Faction's trap, Bourgault decided to kill Hiroto by himself by having his knight to sneak towards the house where Hiroto and Mimia slept and burned down that very house, almost assassinating him. Too bad for Bourgault, Hiroto narrowly survived the fire and worst yet, he has garnered the wrath from Zeldis and his clan as they want the aristocrat to be executed for his assassination attempt onto Hiroto. The aftermath of that forever changing Hybride as the whole as , though it didn't stop the Anti-Hiroto Faction's heated rivalry against Hiroto as Rasmus viewed him s a tough rival to beat. Speaking of tough rival....
Book 13 began the Hiroto-Magia Feud where Urseus, the new king of Magia of the east, attempted to destroy Hybride via collaborating with those (especially the Anti-Hiroto Faction) who despised Hiroto and the vampires in order to stop him from interfering his plan. Unfortunately for king, however, his sinister scheme was foiled by Hiroto through the help of Felkina as well as Gezerkia & Zeldis, but the worst of was his mighty army was crushed by Curele . Fun trivia, Felkina was originally still loathed Hiroto for ruining her plans to revive North Phyllis and her only reasons of helping Hiroto now was not only she learned Urseus's true colors, she, unlike other those who loathed Hiroto, realized that Hybride will be doomed without the vampires protecting the kingdom. The irony here is that of all of Magia Army's "research" of the vampire weakness, it suffered the same fate as Phyllis Army as Curele easily annihilated it without breaking a sweat, making this as Magia's first and worst defeat in the kingdom history. Furthermore, this also solidified Hiroto as the hero of Hybride once again and King Moldius was so grateful to Hiroto's heroic deeds that he prompted to induct him as a member of the prestigious Privy Council of Hybride- something Finnath strongly protested against with. This also played a prominent foreshadowing for Book 17 where Hiroto does eventually become the member of the Privy Council, specifically the Ministry of National Affairs. More on that soon. Still, Urseus was far from throwing the towel yet...
The feud continues in Book 14 where not only Urseus ironically enlisted some "help" from a vampire named Disgurd, who happens to be Gezerkia's longtime bitter rival, he also allied himself with Regulus-especially his former mentors Cognidus and Dialogs for teir skeptism against the vampires-and Phyllis (more specifically, Abrahim who want to revive Phyllis's prestige) in his attempt to crush Hybride during the Four Kingdoms Summit. This plans backfired spectacularly because Hiroto manage to outperform almost everyone during the meeting, effectively ruining his plans yet again. In fact, Hiroto's amazing debate skills was so amazing that it garnered respect from Cognidus and even Disgurd , with the latter was envy for Gezerkia and Zeldis for having an amazing talent while the former recognized the Diferente's hindsight in things that not even Urseus can think of. However, Urseus wasn't he only only one wanting to crush Hiroto...
Book 15 may eventually ended Hiroto's rivalry with Magia once and for all (all it took was the Vampire Alliance Army's attack onto Bahram-among them were Disgurd and her clan who had enough of Magia's nonsense after they heard Magia soldiers almost beating a vampire kid to death), but it also introduced Freyas the Crown Princess of Phyllis who was on her quest to revive her kingdom's former glory, and not even King Eesh and Metis can stop her due to her caliber and charisma. For this reason, Freyas put Hybride into chaos mode when she denied Moldius's plea while forcing Hybride to fulfill even her most ridiculous request. Hiroto is the only hope in stopping Freyas's rampage by having a negotiation with her alongside Raquel, without any strategy. Fortunately, with his wits and smarts, Hiroto managed to outsmart and outwit Freyas where his performance putting the princess under an amount of pressure because she cannot even even reading his mind and make a move. Funny enough, Hiroto ironically using Freyas's own tactic against her and kept using mind games to troll her, meaning that the haughty princess had to eat the humble pie for the first time. Freyas's failure caused Zieglete to assassinate Hiroto as his final resort, only to stumbled onto Curele but rather than leaving her alone like any sane people, he made a bad move by ordered his men to attack Curele. Needless to say, that plan backfired as Curele was immune to the attack and killed Zieglete his assassins instead, and this only endangering the peace between Hybride and Phyllis...
Book 16 enters a new chapter where both Agnika & Gassel were at each other throats over the harbor incident and they needed both Hybride and Phyllis respectively for help. Hiroto got involved into this mess and the only solution he had for the 2 western kingdoms was implementing sanctions against both kingdoms for their quarrels at Salabria harbor. Of course, both kingdoms whined and mocked Hiroto for it but Agnika crossed the line as one merchant shamelessly insulting Valkyrie and her vampires of all things, of which only angered Hiroto as he not only forced Agnika pay the fine 4 times than the original while prohibiting it from entering Salabria for 9 months (3 times the original 3 months), he even outright declared that nobody from Agnika will set foot onto Salabria's soil ever again, even when he personally lift the sanctions. Not helping the situation was that Leonidas made his return to Hybride due to boredom and while his return wasn't received nicely by even Hiroto's allies such as [V]Panopticus[/B], Univestel and even Felkina and Raquel, he made a worst decision of ignoring the Agnika-Gassel Feud that is happening on the west. Not sure how the stories goes from here afterwards but according to Book 17's preview chapters, there are some hints what really went on,
In spite of Hiroto's sanctions, neither Agnika nor Gassel wanted to get along and the truth about the harbor attacks came out: It revealed that Gassel's nobility wanted Agnika's raw materials but they didn't have enough silver to pay for for the said materials, so they charged Agnika the harbor tax for their business. Fed up by the rise of the tax, Agnika merchant and people retaliated and killed some of Gassel men at its own harbor.
Needless to say, Metisled the Gassel Army to invade that harbor because of this and she had a one-on-one duel against one Agnika noble by the name Lyndrus, of which she won. Ergo, Lyndrus was taken hostage and the harbor was taken over by Gassel. For whatever the reason, Hydran the Duke who happens to be Moldius's cousin and also Leonidas's uncle, got himself involved in the mess too, presumably due to Hiroto's sanctions against both Agnika and Gassel. Luckily for Agnika, Hiroto managed to save the day by having the vampires to save Lyndrus, Hydran and others and dissuaded Metis from attacking even further. Could this lead to Metis's retirement? How was Ismir acted to this?
Well, Hiroto was having a conflict with Leonidas who protested against helping Agnika due to his own antagonistic view towards Agnika, calling it as a "parasite" for keep on depending Hybride for help. As for the vampires, as much as Valkyria was still bitter about Agnika and couldn't care less about its own woes, she ended up helping out anyway but she did it for Hiroto only.
It seemed that the only way to truly pacify the Agnika-Gassel Conflict was to have a summit at Regulus and the summit involved Agnika, Gassel and possibly Hybride and Phyllis. Whatever happened over there, Hiroto's performance managed to impress everyone (may included the leaders of both Agnika and Gassel respectively) and it seemed both Agnika& Gassel were willing to bury the hatchet and started the truce. The That was the good news. The bad news however was that Metis had to personally retire from her position and King Moldius himself was suffering the heart attack during the said meeting and according to Salabria's best doctor, the king didn't have long days to live....
In the end, Hiroto's critical role in ending Agnika-Gassel feud garnered Lyndrus's respect so much that he recognized the Diferente as one of Hybride's most important champion. Of all people, however, only Hydranwas displeased to hear Hiroto's growing glory name because he has his own ambition in becoming king after Moldius. In whatever lengths will that Duke will do in order to achieve that dream?
And now, here we are in Book 17 (Light Novel edition), one that will make Hiroto's challenge even more dangerous: Even when both Agnika and Gassel finally making a truce (presumably this also resulting Metis's own "retirement"), Hybride confront another crisis and this is the big one: King Moldius is falling sick, meaning his throne is empty until someone is eligible is chosen to become the new king. Due to his infamous involvement during the events of Book 16,Leonidas's reputation is tarnished even further and he needs Hiroto's help in order to gain any momentum or seek retribution. Things is, though, even Hiroto himself have to face his 3 major adversaries and each one of them really loathe him regardless the reasons: Hydran the Duke loathed him because he viewed the Diferente will "doom" Hybride despite him garnering the respect from even the Count from Agnika, then comes Shifelis the female elven archbishop (Sobrinus's apparent successor) who keeps berating Hiroto to no end simply because she views him as an "immoral" person despite she herself isn't exactly a saint, and lastly Finnath who willingly to support both Hydran and Shifelis due to his own displeasure against Hiroto since Book 6/7. Fortunately for both Hiroto and Leonidas, in spite of the protest from the antagonists trio, the two eventually become the members of the Privy Council of Hybride, with the former handling National Affairs while the latter handling Military Affairs. Still, the trio's attempt to smear & slander both Hiroto and Leonidas doesn't end here as the only way to choose the real heir is through an election and a debate, of which Hydran has an advantages as he claimed himself as the "best" candidate than Urseus for the crown, even though it turns out that the Duke is fare more cunning and sinister than many of Hiroto's rival (especially Feuillet) and he is willing to do anything to ruin Hiroto, regardless of his scheme so he can sit on that vacant crown. Can Hiroto able to overcome the odds and achieve glory yet again?
And that's that for the Hiroto's challenge during his life in LN stories, one will wonder what story if he makes it to Volume 18...
Also, I personally wish that there're more illustrations from Volume 16-17...
Chingaruna517
2020-06-03, 14:43
Double post again for the actual translation of the manga's Chapter 35. Man, if this keeps up, the manga series might probably ends with Hiroto achieve something (See LN Volume 4 of LN if you know what I mean) before we can even explore deeper about Hybride, other kingdoms and the Other Species. I mean, from my personal perspective, the manga series chronicling Hiroto's journey within the Salabria Saga while the Light Novel series is still ongoing with Volume 16-17 with our hero now facing a bigger challenge that almost put him onto his knees.
Regardless, this manga chapter itself marks the begging of Hiroto's feud with Feuillet and Excelis (yes, really. Unless you haven't paid attention to Chapter 34) for the Corectio Election and it will play a crucial part for Hiroto's career in the series. Again, take a guess who was the one sabotaging the wheat price...
Anyhow, here's some a bit correction according to the translation itself, so take a bit a salt if you reading this...
A wheat merchant is travelling to Solum via the road between Cerca and Solum. According to him, the last time he visited Solum was 4 months ago (no, not taking four months to reach there. Sorry...), and seeing more people migrating to Solum prompts him to wonder how much the town has changed since it became the capital city to Salabria's North. Anyways, he arrives a small router where his squabble with one local almost causing his carriage to fall but to his surprise, a vampire by the name Deserg (yes, this is its name, so stick with it) and his fellow citizen (a human, no less) helped him to hold on the produce (wheat). The Merchant's culture shock continues when he meet up a bakery owner who tells him that citizens her offered vampires some blood for their services but when the owner is about to pay for the supplies, he then (begrudgingly) tells him to double the price of wheat, leaving the bakery owner to suffer her dilemma and worries that his business will be shut down ...
Meanwhile, Soichiro is having his own bath while wondering what have changed at the real world. According to him, by the time both he and Hiroto entered the new world via an ancient map, around 3 months to be precise, he thinks that his classmates would've be in second year by now and while he doesn't want to leave yet (dunno why considering he's the one who want to go home badly), he want to write a diary once he do come back. Oh, here's a bonus, Soichiro is actually envy for Hiroto for having his harem (just Mimia and Valkyria for now and from LN onwards, his harem is growing) and he aims to have his own harem too before going home. What do we get in the end? Curele during the bath. Come to think of it though, when he mentions about former classmates, do nobody even find their disappearance slightly suspicious? Not even their former classmate Ruki Akemiya?
Speaking of Hiroto, he is awaken from his slumber and then recalling his own experiences of forming Solum Alliance alongside other castle lords and he surely enjoys his morning with Mimia and Valkyria, with the latter suck his blood as his breakfast. Fun aside, Hiroto meets up with Sentelio but before the meeting can even begin, Carabella and his underling reports to him some bad news: Housewives are rioting outside the bakery & had an argument with the owner over the breads that are now becoming expensive. Worst of all, the bakery owner argued that this will go on within' a month. Can't Hiroto & allies solve the problem?
Oh, and to those who dunno who is Ruki Akemiya, maybe this picture will give you some ideas. She is technically Hiroto's first female rival and friend before the likes of Excelis, Gezerkia, Felkina, Metis, Nestoria, Zalia, Disgurd, Freyas and Shifelis.
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Chingaruna517
2020-06-05, 16:17
Triple Post today because the manga chapter is out (in raw) and yes, this chapter marks the beginning of Hiroto's rivalry against both Feuillet and Excelis for the upcoming election. Unlike Feuillet, Excelis's intentions is actually good but sadly naive when even a retiring official find her proposal not that different than Feuillet's, despite her genuinely want to help the people of Salabria. Light Novel's Vol.5 may explores a bigger problem about Hybride's vampire problem...
Come to think of it, why do I have a feeling that the events of Vol.17 replicates the story of both Manga Chapters 33-36 and Light Novel's Vol.4? Yeah, I'm getting ahead of myself here...
Anyway, here's a cover 36th chapter for the manga, featuring Excelis the Lord of Primaria herself.
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The manga beings with Excelis meeting Baulois and request his endorsement for her in the upcoming election while proposing her Development Proposal. Her reason behind of her Development Plan? Salabria suffers an overpopulation crisis and she needs to curb it with that project of hers while competing with Feuillet since they both are the only valid candidates for the upcoming election. The irony of this, however, it her development plan isn't different than Feuillet because this isexactly what made the vampires' attack human in the first place, though she doesn't look like she had a choice since she want to beat Feuillet in the election but not trusting Hiroto either. To her confusion, however, Baulois disapproves the idea as he not only informs her about the vampires' superstitions about their home, he also advises her to visit Solum to see the truth herself by saying that her staying in Primaria ins't a solution, further steepen Excelis's dilemma.
Speaking of Solum, the argument between bakery owner and housewives are getting intense when the latter rioting over bread's price despite the former claims that he had no choice. Fortunately, Hiroto comes here to pacify the situation by having some talks with them. After the talk, while still investigating about wheat prices situation, Hiroto lend some money to bakery owner while having the housewives to help out. Sorceire also helping out by having Neka to fund Solum for a year alongside with Alvy and Valkyria. Keep in mind that this solution is only temporary because Hiroto worries that Secondaria may going to demand Solum Alliance to increase prices in a couple of months after, and they still don't know why Secondaria have a nerve to sabotage the wheat price just for Solum and its allying cities....
Alvy then suggest Hiroto to take this issue to Primaria and Hiroto and co. will going to take a trip to Secondaria for answers. Here's a catch, though, as Alvy explains that even the elves are limited in what they do because negotiating with outside state is not their forte. When Hiroto begins to suspects what Feuillet's plot for him, considering Cecra merchant's deal with Kazm of Secondaria, Soichiro immediately deduces it as Feuillet's handiwork and even wants the Elven Associate to investigate him, only to be disappointed by Alvy's reply that not even they can do something so nonchalant. Even more complicated is the election is coming soon...in 4 days (something Alvy deemed way too early). Not that Hiroto want to vote for Feuillet in any way, considering his plot in ruining his rise a few chapters ago, he still need to figure out why would he do such a thing to Solum. And this marks the beginning of Hiroto's rivalry with Feuillet and Excelis...
And to those who are wondering about Baulois, he is a retiring governor of Salabria and one of few reasonable officials who doesn't prejudice and discrimination against Other Species, specifically the vampires. To give you some story,
50 years ago, Baulois was a boy when Hybride suffered its bad times that is now known as the "Emergency Era" due to famine and civil discord. While living through the harsh time, he also witnessed the First Diferente's rescue of Hybride when he stabilized the kingdom by establishing the Ibrid System where humans and Other Species coexisted together. How Hybride became the mess as it is now? As time passing by, Baulois also witnessed that humans' attitude towards the Ibrid System has changed when their population outnumbers of that of Other Species and cities needed to be expanded in order to curb this overpopulation. Needless to say, Baulois provided other castle lords (such as Feuillet and others) some freedom to do whatever they wish to their respective towns in Salabria in order to curb the aforementioned population crisis, though it incidentally strained the relationship between Other Species and humans as greedy castle lord begun to developing the cities disregarding their damage to Other Species's both habitats and livelihood, forcing the latter to either move elsewhere or cope this new "change". Southern Salabria cities got the most developed towns than their Northern counterpart due to castle lords' development plan, but also sees the vampires outbreak due to their lost of habitat and food supplies-something Baulois forever regretted for this decision...
Also, speaking of whom, Excelis isn't the only elven antagonists in the in the series who are Hiroto's rivals only to be humbled by his credibility. Now, I don't have any pictures about them accurately (especially Cognadus part) but this is all I have about them, in case anyone asks who's who.
UNIVESTEL-Emperia Minister and Privy Council Member
The head of the Emperia Branch of the Elven Association and also one of the member of Privy Council of Hybride. Unlike Salabria Elves, Univestel was extremely skeptical about Hiroto due to his allegiance with the vampires-of whom he suspected as Hybride's "center threat" and needed to be eradicated in the name of the kingdom's "prestige". In his case, Univestel hold high regards of his kind as he views the elven prestige is the only thing keeping Hybride together and
In Vol.6, Vol.7 and Vol.8, Universtel is one of many ministers in Emperia who loathe Hiroto and the vampires due to his worry that their rise to power may proves "dangerous" to Hybride, specifically the elven prestige and fame in the kingdom. However, it is due to some circumstances that makes Hiroto even more vital to Hybride's survival and he and others minister leave no choice but to depend on the Diferente .
Vol.6 having him siding with Panopticus in stripping Hiroto's position as a Governor of Salabria because, apparently, Panopticus's underlings have found some "evidence" against Hiroto via their conversation with both unsatisfied castle lords of Salabria and some of Gezerkia's own men. It took Phyllis's invasion attempt onto Salabria forced Emperia to restore Hiroto's former position when he allied with vampires to save Salabria from Phyllis...
In Vol.7 shows that despite Hiroto contributions, many of Hybride ministers and aristocrats (such as Lujud the Governor of Hagar and Zoppo of Glinka who harbored toxic jealousy for Hiroto's growing popularity)-particularly Emperia-still doubted the Diferente as they assume that his rise of power will allow him to "overthrow" Moldius for the crown. Universtel is one of these skeptical fiend who easily bought Phyllis's lies about Hiroto's "treachery" against Hybride when Phyllis spies infiltrated into Emperia and sung a song about "log live King Hiroto" or something. No thanks to that deadly misunderstanding due to Emperia's folly, King Moldius made a terrible decision of choosing Lujud instead of Hiroto as Hybride's boarder protector-a decision that almost got Hiroto (and Raquel who visited Salabria in order to see Hiroto herself and learned his true personality) killed when Phyllis knights infiltrated into Dominus Castle courtesy to to Lujud's and Zoppo's greed for Phyllis' women and money. Fortunately, Hiroto survived his assassination but despite this aftermath, Univestel insisted that Hiroto shouldn't be rewarded only to be called out by Sobrinus the Archbishop for his terrible judgement of character while refused to acknowledge Hiroto, rendering him speechless.
In Vol.8, Universtel remained vocal against Hiroto's rise to power even after the aforementioned incident. While his view towards Hiroto and vampires as a threat remained unchanged, Babylos made a fatal mistake by killing one of Hybride's elves which only escalating the rivalry between Hybride & Phyllis. To solve the problem, Univestel to seek Hiroto for help but he demanded Hiroto to follow his direction instead of listening to the Diferente's advice. You see, since Phyllis also have its own elves, Univestel tend to have contact his fellow elves by the name Luttius so he can have Phyllis cornered by threaten the Phyllis elven exodus if Phyllis don't comply to Hybride's demand. To Universtel's miscalculation, however, Abrahim-the Primer Minister of Phyllis at the time-cared less about it and even pressured Hybride to sign a deal that favored Phyllis. It was only Hiroto's debate against Phyllis changed Universtel's perspective as the former thought Option C in the table that saved both Hybride and Phyllis from their own doom. Not that he want to admit it but it still doesn't change the fact that he was impressed by Hiroto's foresight...
Universtel's views towards Hiroto improved when the latter involved in Noblesia and solved the Mummy Rape case and it is this moment this elder became one of Hiroto's recurring allies in the future story...
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ZALIA -Magia's Elven Prime Minister
The elf who resides at Magia and also Urseus's loyal subject. When Urseus became king, she replaced Lagos (Urseus's father's longtime retainer who went exiled for his opposition against Urseus's war with Hybride, albeit fake murder by the new king.) and joined his scheme to destroy Hybride from within-starting with her role in forcing King Moldius and others to sign a "peace treaty" between both kingdoms (in Magia's terms, may I add) while keeping Hiroto out from Emperia and ordered Magia Army to invade Lusina. The plan backfired when not only Hiroto sent Soichiro and Gezerkia instead to stop the "peace treaty", he also rushed to Lusina with the vampires and defeated the invading Magia Army via Curele's power, courtesy to Felkina's cooperation. Zalia was so livid to hear such defeat that she hold a grudge against Hiroto and her surprising meeting with the Diferente itself only
Magia's disastrous defeat at Lusina only fueled Urseus' determination to defeat Hybride, however, but he ironically allied himself with Disgurd & her clan to intimidate Hybride and planed to crush it at the upcoming Four Kingdoms Summit with his mentors (Cognidus and Dialogs of Regulus as well as Abrahim), though he had to kowtow to her in order to gain her cooperation. Not that Zalia approved her king to compromise his dignity in order to get Disgurd at his side, but she went along with it as long this will crush Hybride.
And during the Four Kingdom Summit, Zalia accompanied Urseus as his prime minister and things supposedly went well for Magia until Hiroto changed the tide with his amazing debate skills. During the summit, Zalia accused Hiroto over the vampires' "terror"only Babylos only to be berated by Zeldis for Magia's hypocrisy for letting Disgurd and her vampires to intimidate Emperia, much to the silence o both Zalia and Disgurd's silence. In any case, Hiroto's credibility managed to turn the tide when he warned everyone that this peace treaty will only caused Hybride to seek violent retribution against both Magia and Regulus for their unjust and the prove of him visiting Leonidas the Prince of Hybride alone forced nearly everyone (including Zalia) to reconsider, resulting Urseus's second defeat (first during the debate)....
The aftermath may didn't shaken Zalia's confidence that her king will win in the next debate, but not even his deadly alliance with Abrahim-who then betrayed King Eesh in the middle of the 2nd Summit-enable the king to surpass Hiroto when the latter's rebuttal rebuttal still managed to overcome the odd. Not helping matters was that even Disgurd had her doubts about her own human ally, which ultimately led to her betrayal against Magia as soon as Magia soldiers did the unthinkable that garnered her wrath. The king's 3rd defeats (2 were from the Summit) only fuel Magia's hostility (including Zalia) against Hiroto to the point tempted to assassinate him as a last resort. Coincidentally, they stumbled across Hiroto who then had a private talk with Zalia along with this one question: "What made Magia as Magia?" This conversation confused Zalia so much that she assumed that was Hiroto's trickery and warned her king not fall into that trap only to be called out by Urseus who began to question his own goal after hearing Hiroto's words. The last thing we see Zalia is that she went to Aden and sought Lagos for advice and vacated her Prime Minister position...
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COGNADUS AND DIALOGS -Senators of Regulus
2 former senator in Regulus who are also the teachers of both Urseus and Leonidas. Similar to Universtel, both Cognadus and Dialogs belittles the vampires as menace across the continent due to Phyllis's bad experience with the vampires. Not helping matters is they both once favored Magia over Hybride because out of the 2 students, Urseus was the brightness of the due to this his desire to "bring peace & stability" to the continent while Leonidas cared more about wooing women instead of studying. More worryingly, they even endorsed Urseus even when the king launching an invasion onto Hybride, of which failed miserably....
Magia's failed invasion shocked both Cognadus and Dialog so much that they viewed the vampires have become "dangerous" and deemed Hiroto as a bigger "menace" due to his relationship with the vampires. What the duo did not expect was that Urseus resorted to "collaborate" with Magia's own vampires in order to crush Hybride. The kicker? Said vampire's only reason to cooperation with Urseus was because the king resemble to her late father (yes. really.). While Cognadus at least have some concern about Urseus's decision that contradicted his goals for peace, Dialog on the other hand wouldn't mind that scheme so long it will demoralize Hybride. Both of them even conspired with Urseus into ruin Hybride as bad as possible by having a kangaroo court against Hybride. And then Hiroto's visit onto Regulus changed their tactics...
While Dialogs hid behind the bookshelf, Cognadus was the only one who confront Hiroto and co. and he was so impressed by Hiroto's words that he granted some of the young man's request...with him as Moldius's Prime Minister. When the Four Kingdom Summit was finally commenced, both Cognadus and Dialog spent most of their time siding Urseus (subtly) and remained unfazed even by Hiroto's rebuttal that shot down most of Urseus's arguments. It was only until Hiroto mentioned about Leonidas's would be violent retribution against both Magia and Regulus made both Cognidus and Dialogs realized Hiroto's caliber for having amazing insight and debate skills, of which the former viewed it as values in the eyes of a senate. As the result, they sided with Hiroto in the all 2 Four Kingdom Summit and becoming his acquaintances since. Before Hiroto leaves, Cognadus even provide Hiroto some valid info about Freyas after Urseus's semi-reformation...
Not sure what their role afterwards but their journey are far from finished when they (probably) held a summit to quell the Agnika-Gassel conflict....right after Metis personally resigned her position as one of Phyllis General leading Gassel Army's takeover onto Agnika's when Agnika made some dumb decision by attacking Gassel for resources. Keep in mind that Volume 17 confirms Metis's resignation voluntarily shortly after Hiroto arrived to the said harbor and saved Agnika hostage from her rampage.
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SHIFELIS -New member of Privy Council of Hybride
Nothing much is known about her but what is known is that she is a newcomer to Hybride's affairs and whichever shrine she visited, the Spiritual Lights shines like a sun. Like Excelis, Shifelis's intentions are actually good as she genuinely wants to help the people but her self-righteousness and ignorance made her rather a vain character instead. Not sure if the speculation is right but...could she coming from Regulus in order to investigate Hybride?
That starts with her misunderstanding about Hiroto herself. In the beginning of their meeting, at least according to the LN's preview chapter, Shifelis loathes Hiroto with disdain simply because he accidentally gazed at her bust-causing her to view him and Leonidas as "immoral" and she is more than eager to stop them from consolidating for more power. What makes this even more hypocritical is she siding with Hydran & Finnath in against Hiroto despite these two men aren't exactly good people, considering their scheme for Hiroto only putting Hybride in danger and requires Hiroto to save the kingdom for god knows how many times. In fact, her horrible judgement of character makes Universtel of all people, calling her out for dismissing Hiroto's heroism.
Whatever happens in the Volume 17's story, lets assume that Hiroto's resilience and prowess leads to his narrow victory over Hydran and it may changing her perspective towards Hiroto....if Volume 18 is in making after the eroge.
Also, also, speaking of Vol. 17 similar to Vol.14 and the ongoing manga chapters (hopefully will be telling the Gezerkia Arc and beyond), maybe we talk about it now...
Shifelis shares some of Excelis's good yet naive personality whose don't see a bigger picture despite their good intentions for the better. The only difference between them is that Shifelis is more self-righteous than Excelis due to her higher position and a member of one of Hybride's most prestigious figures.
Hydran, like Feuillet, is hatching his plots to ruin Hiroto as many schemes as possible and they're both slimeballs who will do anything to get what the want. The difference between them, however, is that Hydran is a more depraved scumbag than Feuillet is due to his ambition to succeeding Moldius (who is on his sick bed due to his heart attack) in becoming king to rule across Hybride...
In fact, the entire thing about Hybride's succession dispute mirrors Salabria's election since both event comprises with vacant yet important positions due to circumstances and almost everyone want a pieces of it, regardless their agenda. The difference is, the former is more important than the latter where the whole kingdom's future is at stake when Moldius
Chingaruna517
2020-09-20, 04:53
Its the 4th post in the row, because the manga is out now in both (37th & 38th Chapter) and man, this is going to be an long overdue review (Chapter 37), and the latest one came out not too long ago. Am I the only one keeping an eye onto the series' progress (I am aware that Kyonyuu Fantasy 4 is Kagami-san's major project right now but we don't even know when is the release of the eroge. Maybe in early 2021 or something? Though I do recall that Kagami himself will begin writing the Volume 18 approximately last month ago) ? Look, I am busy in almost everything in real life so I have to split my post regarding both manga and LN of the series: This post is the abridged summary of the manga chapters while the next part will be my personal speculations for the would-be-coming Volume 18...if the Kyonyuu Fantasy 4 is one sale in an upcoming time. First of all, the manga chapters themselves.
So, here's the manga chapters' covers for both chapters and yes, some scenes in the manga chapter may actually foreshadowing the events from the light novel themselves. Strangely enough, the page numbers of Chapter 38 is much shorter Chapter 37, implying that that both mangaka and the manga company trying to shorten the Election Arc as soon as possible (note that LN Volume 4 has more plot details than the 1st 3 books before it). Really wish it doesn't ends before we can ravel more about Hybride itself though...
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Manga Chapter 37
Darmur and Leslia welcome Hiroto and their home and Hiroto's arrival at Secondaria delighted Darmur for their reunion. Nonetheless, since the election is coming soon, all Darmur can do now is give Hiroto some critical information.
His fellow castle lords likes Rudin and others are planing to reclaim more lands from the north because Feuillet had promised them more profit and prestige if they vote for him as the new Governor of Salabria and support his Development Order. Light Novel version (read Volume 4) further explores this as Rudin-who initially support the project-became curious about the vampires after Darmur explained to him about them, making him as the first and only noblemen aside Darmur of the Secondaria Alliance to accept the vampires' Air Carriage.
He is worry about Excelis's would-be defeat by Feuillet even she has 12 votes , more than Feuillet's 8 votes, hinting that some of her supposed supporters (specifically the 4 cities such as Glinka, Marcel, Gustave and Victor) may potentially defect for Feuillet if Excelis didn't fulfill their request.
2 merchants-namely Illion (Primaria) and Kazm (Secondaria)-from their respective towns might sell their wheat to Solum, but not without bringing up a comparison between the 2 merchants: Illion is a kind merchant but he is scary whenever he is angry. Kazm, on the other hand, is a lecherous jerk who is infamous of "borrowing" his client's wife ever time he sells his product to his client, and sometimes he rarely keeps up his word of it. In fact, Kazm is so notorious that Damur discourages Hiroto to even meet the guy in spite Hiroto's questions about what made Secondaria did that to Solum despite famine never even occurred in Salabria. Fun fact, even Hiroto himself is wonder how is someone like him haven't even being curse yet. Yes, really.
Unbeknownst to Hiroto, Feuillet learns his visit via his messenger's report and he smirks as if his rival is entering into his trap. Feuillet remarks about Hiroto's plan to create a world where both Humans and Other Species through 2 things: Having both Valkyria and Mimia as his aide, and the Air Carriage itself as it will utilizes many of the vampires' talent and potential, of which is considered as a leverage for Hiroto's rise of power. Even so, Feuillet still belittles Hiroto s he views him as a greenhorn lord who "don't understand" this world's politics. This being said, with Solum at its mercy to its woes, Torlan urges his lord to "help" Solum (Translation, manipulating Solum in order to spread Secondaria's influence across Salabria.) but Feuillet replies not to do anything instead, implying his trap for Hiroto has sprung. Granted, he has other castle lords as his main supporters and many of them are hostile towards the vampires and even Hiroto, but for whatever the reasons that plan will come back and bite Feuillet back. Really hard.
Meanwhile, Hiroto and Sorceire are riding with carriage where he still worry about his visit of Kazm but though Sorceire assures him that everything is going to be okay because she has faith in him. On the way, they stumble upon a little vampire-who happens to be Slara's son, and his name is Luluk (yes, really. It is revealed in Volume 15, BTW)-accidentally bumps into the couple, with a knight threaten to kill him by draw his sword and points at him. Thankfully, Sorceire, Hiroto and Alvy comes to Luluk's defense, with the latter humbles the swordsman by revealing the former duo's real position, forcing him to swallow his humilliation and leave along with his girlfriend, without apologizes to Sorceire, Hiroto and especially Luluk though. Later, Slara arrives to the scene and thanking Sorceire for protecting Luluk.
Afterwards, Hiroto, Sorceire and Alvy eventually meet up with Valkyria and Mimia and Alvy tells him that the meeting will take place at this house's room. Moving on, Hiroto can't help but to worry that there is a possibility that Kazm may not going to sell his wheat to Solum unconditionally, only to be calmed down by Sorceire who fixes his collar....followed by Valkyria and then Mimia who do the same. Anyways, a messenger informs Hiroto that Kazm has arrived and the story continues at Manga Chapter 38
Manga Chapter 38
The manga continues with Kazm eyeballing at Mimia only to meet Valkyria's hostility against him. Anyway, the negotiation begins with Hiroto asking him about the price Solum can afford...only to be given a piece of paper that the price Kazm is offering is 3 times higher than the original, meaning that the merchant has no intention to sell the wheat to Solum. Even Hiroto call him out for his amoral attitude, Kazm remains his smug face while keep talking about his "merchant's principles" shtick, which further solidifying Hiroto's suspicions (but still can't figure it out) about Feuillet's trap for him. Even stranger is that of all towns in Salabria, Solum is the only town Kazm refuses to sell with an affordable price. Could this be part of Secondaria's plan?
Then, Kazm comes up with a malicious offer for Hiroto: Sell Mimia to him as an exchange for his wheat with a lower price. Needless to say, Hiroto is absolute livid by this and he, alongside Sorceire and Valkyria, shoos Kazm off for his insolence but the latter keeps his smug and leave by saying that it is "unfortunate" for him to reject his offer. Keep in mind that Kazm's visit onto Hiroto is part of Feuillet's trap to yank the Diferente. What comes next, however, will only make things difficult for Hiroto and, boy, Baulois's doubt for Excelis's her Development Order is actually justified...
An hour later, Illion-a merchant of Primaria who came to Secondaria on Excelis's behalf-is next to visit Hiroto and he offers him Primaria's help to solve the Solum's wheat price if he vote for his lord...and support her own Development Order. Appalled by such words, Hiroto berates Illion that what Excelis did make her indifferent than Feuillet, with Alvy enforcing the statement by claiming that her plan only gives her some disadvantages against Feuillet. Illion remains unfazed by both men's statement, however, as he stating that Salabria's Development Order is "inevitable" and Solum will going to do that sooner or later.
As his response, Hiroto tells Illion that he can't promise his vote for Excelis and says that he only vote if she reconsider her decision, Illion replies he will not sell wheat to him if . Ergo, Hiroto tells Illion to leave and says that he will <b>not</b>voting for a hypocrite who still enact her Development Order and demanding Solum to follow her despite knowing its' crisis. This causes Illion decide to reveal something but he wants Valkyria to stay out from this conversation, only to hear Hiroto's rebuttal that she is his trusted companion and as long she leaves the room, he is not listening. The manga then ends with yet another cliffhanger where Illion eventually spill the beans but urges Hiroto keep this conversation a secret...
Now, in regards of the foreshadowing and symbolism, if you read the raw version of the Light Novel series, one scene alone spells a lot of the especially Luluk's (Yes, that is the little vampire's name) scene part from Manga Chapter 37 that a) explains the hostility between humans and vampires in general and b) the events in the Light Novel that forever changing the story of the series. Also, Hiroto's rejection to Excelis's "help" only enforcing his path as the 3rd candidate of the election, for a very good reason, and this itself forever served as a beginning to his grateness.
The scene of Luluk's confrontation with hostile couple at Secondaria foreshadows or even predicting the following events that happens in the Light Novel series.
The hostile couples reflect humans' never ending jerkassery against Other Species such as vampires as they only view them as monsters despite the truth says otherwise. In fact, this itself displays Hybride's severe prejudice against the Other Species when other provinces such as Emperia, Hagar, Noblesia and others also scorns the vampires, specifically the aristocrats and ministers who only views them as "animals" instead of humans with wings. Even worse is their belittlement against Hiroto due to his friendship with the vampires despite he is the only person who actually persuade the vampires to stop their rampages.
The stinger of all of this? Hybride isn't the only kingdom that shows hostility towards the vampires. Phyllis, Magia, Agnika and Gassel also has shows their scorns for their vampires to the point calling them as "demons" whenever they defeat enemies with ease. Even Regulus, a republic country that is ruled by Elven senators, is not immune to its prejudice as the elves also assume that the vampires as a menace. It takes Hiroto's involvement that these kingdoms slowly accepting the vampires, though this also garners some of Hiroto's enemies who are against humans' friendship with the vampires.
Even more horrific is that unlike in this chapter, where at least he is protected by Sorceire and Hiroto, Luluk actually experienced his near death experience in Volume 15, courtesy to the vengeful Magia soldiers' vicious beatdown as their revenge for Magia Army's first and horrific defeat in Volume 13. Thankfully, he narrowly survives to the skeleton couple and Salabria's doctor, this incident have nasty ramifications for Magia as not only as the vampires (including a reformed Disgurd) storms into it's capital and find and kill [[Urseus]] for Luluk's injury, only to be ended by Lagos comes just in time to stop them from killing his king. The aftermath serves as a cautionary tale to all 6 countries about the consequences of hurting the vampires.
However, in the silver lining of all of this, Sorceire's defense of Luluk also implying that people eventually open to the vampires once they get to know them personally
And then, Kazm's outrageous offer for Hiroto to "trade" Mimia to him in exchange for his wheat. This gives a horrific implications that some people (such as the ones who disguised as the Mummies who took nobles in Secondaria as hostage for ransom, as well as Sorceire's kidnappers) have tendencies to exploit the Mummies' (especially woman) docile and meek personality to do whatever they want with them. What, you think Kazm is the bad guy for his lust for Mimia? Light Novel Volume 11 takes the cakes where there's a villain literary raping a mummy and he almost got away from it if it wasn't for Hiroto's intervention, and Mimia almost becomes the latest victim when she tried to lure him into a honey trap-one that is set up by Hiroto in order to investigate the Mummy Rape Case at Noblesia-one of Hybride's other provinces; what's more chilling is that said villain was the son of Count Bourgault, a prestigious yet arrogant aristocrat who is so protective to his son that he actually try to hinder Hiroto's investigation in order to prevent him arresting him.
Also, in the same chapter, Hiroto's defense of Valkyria from Illion's harsh words implies that even the least antagonistic people are skeptical towards the vampires and remains adamant to think them as blood-sucking menace who still hold skepticism against the vampires, and this is despite the fact that all the vampires ever wanted is to have more food that continue to dwindle due to deforestation for development. Folks such as Finnath, Felkina, Abrahim, Anti-Hiroto Faction, Urseus, Dialogs are one of those notorious examples. Heck, even pre-character development Raquel is not immune to human's discrimination against Vampire due to Phyllis's superstition about the vampires as devils.
Finally, this is more of a summary and a conclusion for these both manga chapter: Neither Feuillet nor Excelis are adequate enough to become the Governor of Salabria. Sure, they both are candidate for the upcoming election, but considering their policies that are not practical, Salabria will be doomed if either of them win the election and becomes the governor: Feuillet is too ambitious for his own good as he only cares about his development disregarding other people's livelihood especially the Other Species, of which may trigger the Spiritual curse. Excelis, while not as bad as Feuillet and most of her decision came from supposed good intentions, is equally guilty for making a decision without seeing a bigger picture beyond her plans. Both views that Developing Order are the only to secure their power, albeit different agenda, but it never occur to them that doing so will only exacerbate the already troubling vampire rampage across even in Salabria, let alone Hybride.
I'm actually impressed Hiroto still can take the stand after getting mired with all that intrigue and racism.
I'm guessing that event in v17 is also a destabilization that has a mech guild similar to Hansa irl
Chingaruna517
2020-11-14, 14:17
^Oh, trust me. This is not the first time for Hiroto to confront his ordeals and given how the stacks were against him in Volume 17 courtesy to Hydran's schemes, it surely won't be the last one. Why? Here's some details but I keep in short.
Hydran is a Duke who happens to be a relative to Moldius (cousin) and Leonidas (nephew) by blood. His grudges against Hiroto stems from the boy's growing influences in Hybride after his numerous accomplishments that made him even more important than the kingdom's affluent figures, and his vile schemes for Hiroto was out of fear that the boy's charisma is even more dangerous than Leonidas and he will "destroy" Hybride if he (and Valkyria) rule Hybride, though in reality he just can't stand him standing his way to fulfill his ambition in becoming king of Hybride after Moldius's passing (his deteriorating health was hinted at either beginning of Vol.17 or the end of Vol.16); even worse, in spite of their positions as the illustrious members of the elusive Privy Council of Hybride, Finnath (Hybride's Treasury Minister) and Shifelis (Deputy Archbishop who temporarily replaces Sobrinus) actually support Hydran due to their belittlement against Hiroto for their respective reasons: The former's grievances against Hiroto since Vol.7 was rooted from his toxic jealousy for the boy's and the vampires' growing popularity after their success in repelling the invading Phyllis Army in Vol. 6, and he still sneering at Hiroto even to this day. The latter, on the other hand, was due to her pride as both an elf and an Archbishop as the Spiritual Lights shine brighter whenever her presence is felt, which led to her self-righteousness & haughty and arrogant attitude; even more damning is that while she scorns Hiroto simply because of him accidentally saw her buxom, she ironically siding with Hydran & Finnath in order to stop Hiroto's increasing influences in Hybride despite both ministers aren't the nicest people in the kingdom. Regardless of what happened in Volume 17, lets just say that even they will learn Hiroto's true prowess the hard way, especially Shifelis the elf for she will undergo some character development like Excelis as she seemly begin to realizes Hiroto's true character.
Now, about the destabilization, whatever happens in Volume 17, one thing is certain is that we will gonna see the biggest shakeup in Hybride and the world is gonna watching, especially Hiroto for he will make the biggest changes in his life. I'm will make my personal stipulations/speculations/prediction for the upcoming Volume 18 in order to see how the story move on after Volume 17 after the manga chapter review and boy, it's gonna be a doozy.
Chingaruna517
2020-12-10, 18:22
Now, where was I? Oh yeah, the manga chapter review. The chapter is already out and speaking of the stacks that are against Hiroto, his woes continues to grow because unless he accept Feuillet's and Excelis' respective Development Order, which he won't and never will, he will unable to solve Solum's wheat issue. As bad as Feuillet's Development Order is due to Southern Salabria castle lords' greed, Excelis version isn't fare any better either because it projects her lack of perspective or insight which blinding her form seeing a bigger picture beyond her views. Keep in mind that Excelis dislikes Feuillet as much as Hiroto does, but her own dilemma over the Development Order makes her an indecisive person and I'm surprised to see Primaria citizens (especially Illion who seems to be a voice on Excelis's behalf) of all people actually go along with this terrible decision, to the point wondering if Primaria genuinely wants to beat Feuillet or not. Even worse, Mimia is about to perform a suicide mission if it means helping Hiroto, though this only ends up exacerbate the problem even considering the meeting of Kazm itself is actually a part of Feuillet's scheme to demoralize our MC. There's a lot to talk about in this chapter especially Hiroto's troubles not only proving to be his biggest challenge pre-election, but also the dangers that would befall onto Salabria if either Feuillet or Excelis ends up winning this election and yes, the outcome will going to affect Hybride greatly as a whole.
Anyway, with the intro out of the way let analyzie the manga chapter, shall we?
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Manga Chapter 39
The manga continues Illion's conversation with Hiroto by telling the truth about Excelis's dilemma of keeping her 4 "allies" (Specifically Marcel, Glinka, Victor & Hugo as the 4 was among the 7 who support Feuillet's expansion) from supporting Feuillet, mainly because these 4-especially Marcel and Glinka-are the source of Primaria's economy and also one of 7 cities that supported Feuillet's expanding Development Order, with a promise of more wealth if he becomes the Governor. Not helping matters is whatever alternatives Hiroto is proposing on the table, Illion insists on keeping Marcel and Glinka due to their significant influences to Primaria's morale, and even "guaranteed" Hiroto that Primaria will provide as many resources as Solum needs if he go along with Excelis's proposal. This doesn't help anyone, neither humans nor vampires, and Primaria can't even see that?! At one point, Hiroto even begin to wonder who is the real castle lord of Primaria because Illion is the one who do the talking instead of Excelis…
Anyways, as lucrative as Illion's offer is, this causes Hiroto to stop and think for a while with a remark that accepting Excelis's proposal may have severe ramification to Solum: Not only it will worsen his relationship with Zeldis and the vampires, but also beyond Solum and its alliances. Ergo, he rejects Illion's proposal by saying that doing will endangers Solum Alliance's safety & benefit, much to Illion's disappointment. Before he leaves, Illion requests Hiroto 2 things: He will neither vote for Feuillet nor (this is important one) participating the election itself, with the latter one will split the vote and would ensure Feuillet's victory over Excelis. Ya know, the last of the 2 is a better because, lets be honest here, do you really think Excelis can actually win against Feuillet with her lack of charisma here? With that decision, it sounds to me that Illion doesn't want his lord to win or something.
After the meeting, Hiroto suddenly realizes something while Alvy rushes towards the Elves Association in order to get more answers about Excelis's Developing Order. Needless to say, Valkyria & Sorceire are concerned about this outcome but when Sorceire asks Hiroto what to do next, Hiroto tells her that he finally realizes Feuillet's real objective and he laments that he screwed up big time for falling into such scheme. So, he tells Valkyria to send 5 letters across Salabria by tomorrow & summon Soichiro over the matter and tell him everything about it, only to be berated by his friend for not doing something to avoid their predicament. I don't blame Soichiro for saying something like this, though Hiroto himself doesn't seem to have an answer about this crisis, yet.
We then get into Hiroto's remark that he should let his allies know about Excelis's Development Order, especially Zeldis. According to him, as much as he doesn't want everyone to know the bad news, it better off sharing it with everyone as he fears that not doing so will bring dissatisfaction from even his supporters. Furthermore, he himself need to see Excelis and at least trying to have a conversation with her because it would be virtually impossible to dissuade her from enacting her Development Order now Will Excelis willing to hear what he has to say, though?
Mimia comes by to check on Hiroto as she is worried about his fatigue after all of this shenanigans in one day. While they at it, Hiroto remark about is troubles and even thinking about his father's words about troubles can be also used as a chances for victory sometimes-something he personally haven't figure out yet and even jokingly thinking that having Excelis as his girl friend. Keep a close eye on this golden quote because THIS is important to Hiroto' in this new world. Moving on, we see Mimia plan to actually go to Kazm if this will ease Solum's burden. Obviously, Hiroto is shocked to hear this and tell her not to go because that was Kazm's lie so he can get something only benefits him, to point hugging her in order convince her not to go. Clearly, Mimia is moved by this but that doesn't mean this will ease her concern...
Later, Mimia remark about how stressful everyone was after the today meeting, as she never seen Hiroto's that troubled before especially after she is told Hiroto told her not to leave for Kazm. Unfortunately, her dilemma about Solum's woes kicks in as while she does know how uncomfortable Kazm truly is for his perverted gaze at her, almost as if he want to do whatever he please with her (See LN Volume 11), she still thinking an idea of lust for Mimia even with his gaze, she still think that go to Kazm's side is a "good" idea despite her hands is shaking, implying her hesitation. Unless someone is going to take action, Mimia is going to do something that actually hurt Hiroto more than help...
Basically, Hiroto need to go independent because he can't count on either Feuillet or Excelis to solve Solum's problem. It's clear as day that Kazm meeting is part Feuillet's scheme to demoralize Hiroto. As for Excelis? If Illion's words about his lord's dilemma implies something, this means for all her good intentions for Salabria citizens, she doesn't even know the damage of Development Order towards Salabria. This, folks, is the reason why neither Feuillet nor Excelis are adequate to be the Governor of Salabria. Now, in regards of Mimia, as much as I understand about her desire to help Hiroto, this is different from the last time because if Darmur's remark about Kazm's infamy is anything goes by, there is no guarantee that this perverted merchant will provide the wheat to Hiroto even if she ends up going to his side. Remember that Kazm isn't the only villain trying to exploit the Mummies' meek personality to do whatever they want, and LN's Volume 11 is a living proof of it. Also, keep an eye on Marcel and Glinka Lord for they will play more prominent roles to Hiroto's rise to prominence despite their antagonism against our MC, especially in Light Novel series.
Now that I think about it, all of this are part of Feuillet's plan to win the election because he actually expecting his haters reacts this way and will do anything stop him from getting more power albeit poorer solutions, and everything goes according to plan like clockwork. He is that good. Only time will tell what plan Hiroto had in mind to actually thwart his plan. The manga series haven't even introduce Gezerkia and others yet and already it gives us some horrific implications about Salabria's, no, Hybride's grim future should the Development Order is approved.
Garnering Zeldis Clan's wrath due to betrayal is the least of everyone's worry because if you pay attention of how the Light Novels goes so far, you should know for a fact that the Developing Order can and will doom not just Salabria, but also Hybride entirely. We'll talk about that in Manga's Chapter 40.
Also, pay attention to Hiroto's remark about his father's golden word about using his/her disadvantages as a chance for glory even when he/she is hit rock bottom. Yes, really. That's what dad said to Hiroto back when he was still a kid and this is proven to be extremely useful whenever he has some doubt.
In Volume 6, Hiroto had to relinquish his position as the Governor of Salabria because of Panopticus's "evidence" about him secret collaboration with Gezerkia to "take over Salabria", courtesy to the false information from the accounts of South Salabria castle lords and even Gezerkia's fellow vampires gathered by his bodyguards Infilia & Delegelis. This is because a) South Salabria lords are dissatisfied by Hiroto's decision to not permit their Development Order plan even after learning that Gezerkia's terror onto Orsia was rooted from the said Development Order went out of control and b) Gezerkia, due to her strong distrust towards humans even after meeting Hiroto, after didn't tell her fellow vampires the truth about Hiroto's mummering to her, causing them to make a lot of negative about the MC and belittles him even after their defeat. Emperia is the biggest sinner of them all for immediately punishes Hiroto without even pushing an investigation it. Why? Not only the the aristocrats and ministers who are stunned to see Hiroto's upsetting success to the point belittles him, even Moldius the king actually listened to these snobbish fools and declares a decree of vacating Hiroto's position, all the while ignoring Phyllis's demand to expedite the North Phyllis remnants as the result of King Eesh's (the King of Phyllis) near assassination, which ultimately leads to Phyllis's scheme to repay Moldius's ignorance: Manipulating Gezerkia by killing one of her underling and made her to think that the murder was a human, and while Emperia is busy to deal with Gezerkia Phyllis forces will going to use to chaos to invade Salabria. As the result of this, Hiroto is temporarily to be replaced by minister named Kestel to oversee Hybride but the guy is actually a narrow-minded jerk who constantly antagonizes Hiroto and his peers only to cower when the invasive Phyllis Army is at Salabria's door. Hiroto is so shocked to hear Moldius's decree that he literary fainted on scene and he is in bed for few days. The joke here is that of all their antagonism against Hiroto out of spite, these same lords ironically rushes to seek Hiroto for help when they hear Phyllis Army marching for Salabria for invasion...and Excelis chews them out for their hypocrisy.
He gone through another despair in Volume 7 when he was framed as the "traitor" by Emperia AGAIN for being a "spy" Phyllis to usurp the throne, though this couldn't be further from the truth as in reality, it was part of Phyllis's scheme to manipulate Hybride ministers and aristocrats, the useful idiots, to keep the MC isolated from from Emperia before assassinating him. Why? After what happened in Volume 6 where their best army being decimated by the vampires, Abrahim the Prime Minister of Phyllis concludes that that Hiroto and the vampires are the real threat due to their bond, though he also acknowledge that there are some vindictive aristocrats & noblemen such as the likes of Lujud (Governor of Hagar), Zoppo (Glinka Lord) and some, if not all of Emperia's ministers and aristocrats-that includes the influential figures such as the likes of Finnath (Financial Minister) & Universtel (Elven Elder of the Elven Association of Emperia)-still belittles with disdain even after he rescued Hybride from Phyllis's invasive forces. First, Phyllis will make a feint invasion onto Hagar despite Lujud's connection with Phyllis via his maternal side of his family-which is revealed to be one of Phyllis's distinguished noblewomen- by proxy. While that is going on, Phyllis will send spies infiltrate into Emperia and have them act as a "stranger" and spread false rumor about Hiroto's being "new King of Hybride" in order to create a rift between Hiroto and Emperia. Just as Abrahim predicted, the plan worked as everyone in Emperia (except Sobrinus and Panopticus as he is disgusted by Infilia's recklessness for her misinformation further exacerbate the ministers' hatred for Hiroto. Raquel was originally disgusted by Hiroto's relationship with the vampires too, though she had to visit Salabria herself when one of her maid suggested her to do so in order to debunk the rumors in Emperia.) including the king were completely fooled by Phyllis ploy have Lujud to replace Hiroto as a Boarder Minister. The news eventually reach Hiroto and he is absolutely distraught by this, to the point begrudgingly accept Moldius's ridiculous decree without question. In fact, the despair hurts Hiroto so deeply that he begin to even question's his father's advice, even when his peers trying to cheer him up. Fortunately, what Abrahim did not foresee is that Raquel's presence in Salabria that caused the assassins-who disguised themselves as Hagar guards- to be distracted from assassinating Hiroto, thought fortunately Hiroto rescued her along the way but leaving Soichiro behind, thought he chose to stay so that e everyone can escape to safety.
Oh, and another thing. Expect massive backlash against Excelis from multiple parties because it makes abundantly clear that Hiroto and Polowa aren't the only one find her decision own Developing Order to be naive. Believe it or not, the only person who seemly benefit from that blunder is Feuillet because whether Excelis enact her Development Order or not, it make no difference because her allies (Glinka, Marcel, Gustav & Victor)-especially Glinka Lord-still jump ship for Feuillet and vote for him either way, exactly what Feuillet wants.
Secondaria Elves Association are in disarray as many elves berates Excelis behind her back by calling her a disgrace to their kind. To the point Magnelis himself immediately declares that Hiroto is a better option than Excelis & Feuillet, much to all the elves' (including Alvy) confusion as some of them are hesitant to accept the decision because they don't want to turn against their own kind. For those who don't know, the association itself was once being visited by Donis who proposed on supporting Excelis's Development Order only to face Magnelis's rejection as it once said that even if they do support Excelis's plan at the expense of Solum, it still not enough to beat Feuillet as he view the Diferente as an essential figure ti stabilize the Ibrid System.
Solum Alliance castle lords are so stunned to learn such news that they suffer the same dilemma as much as the elves, even though they certainly ain't going to vote for Feuillet but they help from Hiroto to reject Feuillet just in case he pay Solum Alliance's cities a visit.
Zeldis is clearly not amused when learn this news but seeks consultations from his underling Baldos who, unlike his leader, is itching to teach human to know their place. Fortunately, Zeldis shows his restrain when he urges Baldos give up that idea because this only bring burden to Hiroto instead. What further enforces Zeldis's decision is Slara's stories about Luluk's rescue by Sorceire & Hiroto's from the hostile couple at Secondaria, a luck unfortunately would not at the boy vampire's side when he is almost brutally beaten by Magia soldiers in Volume 15. Tragically, vampires are not allowed to vote for Hiroto because they don't have that rights or privileges to do so, at least according to the humans. Ya know, Salabria should be grateful for having Zeldis because other vampires such as the likes Gezerkia and especially Disgurd hear such news, there will be violent retribution and it will be really ugly.
Darmur also read the letter as he laments how disastrous Hiroto's meeting with the 2 merchants from their respective towns. So much so that he almost going to vote for Feuillet if not for Leslie's advice of choosing the boy instead. Further enforcing his decision is because of the bond between Hiroto and Sorceire after he saved her twice in the past.
Even Astelis, Excelis own father finds her proposal isn't going anywhere despite him being one of her few remaining supporters after the defection of Glinka, Marcel, Gustave & Victor for Feuillet faction. In fact, Astelis himself have witnessed Salabria's calamity under Polowa's governance when castle lords from their respective towns (Feuillet being one of them) abused their freedom & privileges by implementing their Development Order rampantly simply because the "Emergency" was over. Little trivia here, before Hiroto & Soichiro being summoned to this world, Primaria played a neutral stance during the dispute between castle lords regarding their Development Plans...until Excelis's decision of enacting her own Development Order.
Chingaruna517
2021-01-25, 21:35
Second post and more manga chapter review but this time is more about Mimia's resolution of either going to Kazm's side or not and thankfully, Sorceire manage to dissuading her to do just that, implying her friendship with Mimia especially after the latter rescued her from the kidnappers at the Mummy's Maze. Ya know, I am indeed planning on making predictions and stipulations about the would-be Volume 18 since news circling around about it's release in March 2021. I dunno the details of the book but it is relief to know that the story of Hiroto is far from over.
Further note, I know I am kinda late for making manga adaptation review because real life plans here and since the manga chapter itself has been released 1 month ago. Also, good news for manga readers because Manga Volume 6 tankoubon will going to be released in this year's February 1st!
Here is the cover for the upcoming Manga Volume 6
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Lets dive in the analysis, shall we?
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Manga Chapter 40
The manga begins with Zeldis's tribe vampires are happily taking about their new job with human's blood as payment for their services, without killing them. Zeldis is especially delighted by such scene as he vies this will steepen the relationship between humans and vampires; furthermore, what's lighten his mood is Slara's story about how Hiroto and Sorceire saved her boy Luluk from the mean couple back at Secondaria-a luck Luluk unfortunately doesn't have in Volume 15 where he was badly beaten to near death by vengeful Magia soldiers. Then, his mood suddenly changes when he reads Hiroto's letter regarding Excelis's decision to support the Unified Development Order.
Meanwhile, Excelis receives 2 letters from both Hiroto and Illion and she has mixed feelings about them: While Hiroto's letter says that he will going to visit her by tomorrow, Illion's letter, on the other hand informed her that Hiroto refused to vote for her because of his refusal to comply the Unified Development Order, much to Excelis's anxiety. What else Excelis even expect?! Of all the contenders for the governor position, she should've known that her plan is not working and even Polowa himself has explicitly told her to widen her perspective and what did she do? She went on her plan anyways as if THAT will guarantee her victory against Feuillet! While tried AND failed to sway Hiroto to be her side no less! Great plan! Nevertheless, this forces Excelis to meet Hiroto in person in order to sway him to vote for her and ask her steward Donis about alternative. Well, he says that he has one plan to actually sway Hiroto to her side, though he warns her that this plan will going to cost her dignity. Its funny to see now Excelis will have to share Mimia's dilemma when it comes to do something for victory, more on that later. Little trivia about election in Salabria works, the voters will vote via a ball ballot to determine which candidate to be the next governor after their debate.
We then shift our focus onto Neka Villa where everyone is concerned about what come next: Soichiro remarks about Hiroto's next move after this kind of debacle since he is technically being cornered by all sides, especially with a stipulation that the votes will split should Hiroto participate the election, it will give Feuillet's victory. Trust me on this because it sounds like Primaria want to lose at this point. Also, Curele seems to comfort him a bit just to make him feel better. Meanwhile, Valkyria also worried about this situation as she fears that if her father ever learn about Excelis's Development Order, he can and will separating the sisters from Hiroto and allies forever. Not to worry, Valkyria because Hiroto will figure something out to dodge the bullet. Gotta have faith in him, sis!
And now, the main focus of the manga: Mimia bitterly leaves Hiroto as she decides to leave Hiroto if it means easing Hiroto just a even a bit. That appears to be a bad move when Sorceire, who has been ranting about Kazm's smugness along with Primaria's incompetence, immediately stopping her as she reminds her that Kazm still not going to sell his wheat to Solum even if she complies his "proposal". When Mimia remains hesitant, Sorceire asks her a question that will be served as a bombshell: What if Mimia's departure from Hiroto was part of Feuillet's plan? Yep, you read this correctly, this is part of Feuillet's plot to demoralize and break our MC. What eventually convincing Mimia to stay is Sorceire explains that the very reason why Hiroto is worried about her is because she is the first women he has interacted when he first arrived in this new world. Ain't THAT a truth?
When they both return to the villa, Mimia confronts both Valkyria and Hiroto when the former calls her an idiot for not leaving them while the latter hugs Mimia not to leave him again, with Mimia nod her head as her promise to him. A heartwarming ending indeed.
Manga Chapter 41
The manga begins with Excelis waking up in the morning while still thinking about Donis's dastard proposal support the Unified Development Order. Excelis initially objected about this but Donis replies that it's better than letting Feuillet to win the election. Not that she ever want to use that to sway Hiroto but what choice does she has now?
Meanwhile, Hiroto and Soichiro are discussing about what happened yesterday and while they are relieved that Mimia is not going anywhere, they still have to deal with the problem ahead of them since Alvy is still at the meeting with Elder Association, it seems that the only for them to seek eureka is...having a hot spring trip? OK? Coincidentally, Hiroto receives a letter about Excelis's request to summon him to Primaria...and he claims that this is just a good time to go to the said hot spring afterwards. Little trivia, said hot spring is located in between Secondaria and Primaria.
So, Hiroto arrive at Primaria and witness how effective Excelis is by arranging a ball for his arrival. The meeting between the 2 begins with Excelis calls for a ball and Hiroto's has to dance with her instead. Fun fact, Hiroto learn to Waltz dance during his high school years under a Waltz teacher and also, he can't swim (LN Volume 9)
Anyways, during the dance, Excelis try to sway Hiroto to vote for her disregarding his own warning about, with the constant reminding Hiroto about how bad Feuillet is and how will he destroy Salabria and what not, While she does have a point, it still doesn't help her considering that her own bad policies that is not different than her opponent? To add her desperation, Excelis uses her oppai press to flirt Hiroto. Dang, this is heaven for Hiroto and watch out! Soichiro is about to feel the power of envy soon!
Well, too bad folks because Hiroto notices that Excelis is shaking out of fear, meaning that this is her length to stop Feuillet from holding the power even though that flirting is not her idea. Instead, she implies that he will obtain her but he has a plan to defeat Feuillet-him participating the upcoming election. Needless to say, Excelis disapproves Hiroto's plan vehemently since that is part of Feuillet's plan to ruin him, though Hiroto knows the risks and claims that agreeing with the Unified Development Order will break the relationship between humans and vampires that will cannot be repaired, and as their act of revenge due to their human allies' betrayal, the vampires will going to attack almost anyone and destroy everything in their path. Speaking of vampires' revenge, did one manga panel actually teasing Gezerkia and her rampage across Orsia?!
Moving on, Excelis insists that Hiroto's chances of victory is slim to none because Feuillet's own advantages due to his deal with her own allies. This implies that her four allies have ditched her for Feuillet, isn't it? Nevertheless, Hiroto explains that losing only counts if a candidate concedes defeat or denouncing the Unified Development Order or making exemption. Even so, she still insists that is impossible and claims that her dad has supporting her, only for Hiroto asking her if she really want to enact her Unified Development Order without any exemption, which she shakes her head as a no. Afterwards, Excelis then asks Hiroto if this means that she will give up her Development Order but the cliffhanger ends with Hiroto tells her to maintain her stance until the end. The the smile on his face.
In conclusion, both chapters are dedicated for Excelis and yes, while Chapter 40 does focuses on Mimia's resolution it quickly resolved, this is more about Excelis because that is about her specifically. Ya see, Polowa has specifically urging her to widen her perspective and see the other side, but she go along with her plan anyways only to see it crumble when not only it receive backlash from everyone including her supposed allies. Need to remind the readers that she isn't dumb nor incompetent, but it is her lack of hindsight of everything make she not a suitable leader for the province. Unfortunately, Excelis isn't the only elf who make similar bad decision that will going to bite them back in the end, all the while being humbled by Hiroto of all people for their own folly. Now, I know I have covering posts about the elves in the Light Novel series but here is a TLDR about the series and see it for yourself.
Univestel's antagonism against Hiroto and the vampires stems from his pride as an elf and deem having a vampire to protect the boarder is a "disgrace" to the kingdom. Heck, at one point, he is one of many gullible ministers (except Sobrinus and even Panopticus) who easily swayed by the rumors about Hiroto being the "next king of Hybride" across Emperia, which is couldn't be further from the truth as the reality is that it was part of Phyllis scheme to isolate Hiroto from Emperia and have them assassinated. Even worse, he and Finnath suggesting Lujud of all people to replace Hiroto as the guardian of the boarders, which is a bad idea as Lujud himself is rather incompetent lord t as he not only fail to repel another Phyllis Army's invasion-one that Hiroto get credit for, he also allowing Phyllis Army to enter Hybride without knowing that they are actually trying to assassinate Hiroto1; not helping Universtel's case is the fact that Sobrinus already warned Emperia about Lujud's incompetence and Hiroto's near assassination itself vindicating his claims about Lujud ! His another blunder is bring Hiroto for a peace talk with Phyllis but holding him back by having him to remain silent throughout the negotiation between Hybride & Phyllis, only to be struck by Abrahim's cunning and both he and Panopticus almost sign a deal that would screw Hybride if it not for Hiroto's timely intervention that will amazingly bring peace between both kingdoms.
Zalia's mistake is her aiding Urseus to attack/invade Hybride and she is one of few elves who don't believe in Spiritual Light. Not to say that her loyalty to the king is a problem, it just she is too loyal to her king that she doesn't even question her king whose warpath against Hybride for his unhealthy obsession of destroying Hybride. Even after being outwitted by Hiroto while feeling frustrated over Magia Army's first & horrible defeat, Zalia continue to support Urseus's plan to defeat Hybride even when the king himself have to kowtow to Disgurd just to level up the playing field with Hybride, one of which Zalia initially disapproves due to her own prejudice against the vampires. During the first Four Kingdoms Summit, she scornfully blames Hiroto for Hybride Vampires' terror at Babylos (Phyllis capital) only to be called out by Zeldis for Magia's double standard for that critique against Hiroto while letting Disgurd and her tribe to harass Emperia.
Same goes for Cognadus and Dialogs for their ignorance towards Urseus's invasion attempt onto Hybride simply because they too are not so keen on accepting Hiroto and the vampires. Worst still, they both approves Urseus's destructive plan simply because he was a "teachers pet" in their class. While Cognadus is at least feeling a bit regret after seeing Urseus resorting to allying himself with Disgurd the Vampire to yank Hybride-something that contradicting his desire to bring peace to the continent, Dialogs on the other hand actually advocating Urseus's destructive behavior so long that means bashing Hybride.
Shifelis is the worst example of them all for depending on Spiritual Lights heavily to guide her every move, which lead to her horrible judgement of a character. Terribly. Ya see, according to Alvy during his visit to Dominus Castle along with Soichiro, those who depend too much of Spiritual Light will lose their own judgement and unfortunately, Shifelis is a textbook example of this by not only belittles Hiroto as an "immoral" person, but also ironically siding with Hydran and Finnath despite their terrible track record of making decision that only worsen the kingdoms affairs.
The additional of that chapter is also Zeldis's reaction after reading Hiroto's letter where he is trying to control himself and his fellow vampires from doing damage, all for the sake of Hiroto. Trust me, making vampires angry due to betrayal is going to be the last thing people in Hybride need because the vampires will never forgives nor forgets those who do more harm for their kind and his allies, and not mention that not all vampires are patient as Zeldis because if other vampires such as the likes of Gezerkia and even Disgurd finds out about it, the vampires' retribution will going to be extremely violent and the cycle of hatred between both humans and vampires will not likely to end if nothing is to be done about it.
To summarize, in LN Volume 5, Salabria's neighboring province Orsia has been ravaged by the terror of the Red-Winged Vampires led by Gezerkia. The reason behind Gezerkia's terror onto Olsia was because of her dark past: As the result of the Development Order that devastated her forest, her siblings were starved to death, leaving young Gezerkia as orphan and the only survivor of her family. Ergo, she grew to hate humans and leads her vampires to occupy each town in Orsia and kill the men but spare women and children, though this only garnered the survivors' hatred for her & her tribe instead; even worse, due to a fact that the merchants refused to visit the said Vampire occupied towns, the supplies depleted very quickly but the vampires continue their terror anyways by taking over more town until Gezerkia set her eyes on Salabria due to the vampire population over there...and she also blamed Hiroto for the deforestation of Orsia that resulted her misery...
Her terror in Orsia got Emperia's attention and even demand to have her exterminated in order to bring "peace" back to Hybride. What really happening over there is that some ministers (starting with Panopticus) want to abolish the Ibrid System because they think the system itself is obsolete to their. Out of all ministers , Sobrinus-Archbishop of Emperia and one of the elusive member of the Privy Council-is the only sane minister views that abolishing the Ibrid System is a terrible idea and sadly, most of his time his warning has gone to deaf ears. Even if Hybride does manage to either exterminate the Hybride's vampires or driving them out from Hybride, then what? It still doesn't improves the kingdoms' prowess due to corruption within the kingdom. Speaking of that...
Without the vampires, Hybride is at the mercy of other kingdoms such as the likes of Phyllis and Magia that using their heated rivalry with Hybride as their justification to attack Hybride, then using its internal woes as leverage to weaken the kingdom. From Phyllis's perspective, at least according King Eesh, believe it or not, some of Hybride's land were part of Phyllis's own 100 years ago, as well as North Phyllis Remnants (including Raquel and Joachim) escape to Hybride as refugee further justifying its heated rivalry with Hybride. Magia, on the other hand, holding a grudge against Hybride for its 50 year long defeat. While King Nasar the First may conceded in order to stop the bloodshed between 2 kingdoms, but not his son Urseus though because he vows revenge and bring back Magia's former prestige back; not helping matters is that Phyllis Army's horrific defeat adding Urseus's justification to yank Hybride despite Nasar warns him that the vampires are not to be blamed for what happened to Phyllis Army.
In additional note, Chapter 41 is missing something that is important: The meeting of Excelis and her former allies. It is a missed opportunity considering that this is a perfect display some castle lords' arrogance to even aware about their, specifically Glinka Lord and Marcel Lord who play a critical role in the story.
In the prelude to the election of LN Vol.4 , all four of Excelis's former allies keep pressuring her to accept the Unified Development Order, with Marcel Lord and Glinka Lord dismisses Hiroto's warning about the Unified Development Order's effects onto the forest's water supplies as nothing but a teen rant. While these four do eventually vote for Feuillet due to Excelis's indecisiveness, they are also intrigued by Soichiro's visit and demands to display more of Curele, only to be berated by Hiroto's best friend for treating a vampire like some kind of circus animal . Sadly for the these lords, they are on the losing side when Hiroto eventually prevails and becoming the new Governor of Salabria and they have to concede to accept the result.
In LN Vol. 6, the castle lords are asking Excelis-who is now serves as Hiroto's Deputy Governor (Yes, really) to permit the Unified Development Order again but getting rejected because Excelis reminded them about Hiroto's contribution to fend off Gezerkia and the vampires from invading Salabria. This garners the castle lords' ire and and dismay (of course they because none of them really learn a lesson) that they come up with a fabricated story about Hiroto to Panopticus's adjutants Infilia and Delegelis . When Hiroto is forced to vacate his position, most of the castle lords celebrating it prematurely by claiming "good riddance" so nobody can stop them from implementing their Development Order...only for them to crawl back to Hiroto and even plea for his help when Phyllis Army trying to invade Salabria as the result of Emperia's failure to responds to Eesh's request to execute his assassin who is suspected to be one of North Phyllis's remnants. The irony of all ironies is that Feuillet of all people (yes, that Feuillet) views that booting Hiroto out from office is indeed a terrible idea, especially after he witnessing his prowess during their last debate as well his hindsight about Gezerkia's pending invasion attempt. Excelis is rightfully calling out these castle lords for their ungratefulness by booting Hiroto out from the office for simply refuse to grant their selfish wishes, only to beg him to save their own skin when they are the ones are in trouble. When Hiroto manage to drive Phyllis Army out from Salabria, these castle lords gives Hiroto a lots of gift as their gratitude for his resuce.
However, in LN Vol.7, only Glinka Lord-whose name now known as Zoppo- remains unsatisfied by Hiroto's ongoing accomplishments as he is envious about him, to the point thinking him living like a "king" or something. That toxic envy eventually leads to his corruption when he makes a shady deal with Phyllis merchant by helping him to frame Hiroto as the "traitor" to kingdom when the said merchant bestow some money and women for his deed. Needless to say, Zoppo, like many others, are being fooled by Phyllis's scheme and now he is leading Phyllis Knights-who disguised as Lujud's knight-to invade Dominus Castle and trying to assassinate Hiroto (as well as Raquel who happens to be in the same place)! Fortunately, Hiroto barely survives his assassination. As for Zoppo though? He is not lucky as he is getting executed for his cowardliness by trying to defect to Phyllis in order to save his skin. Here is a sick joke that when even an enemy assassins has more dignity and honor than the snobbish aristocrats, you know that Hybride is desperately need a deep fix...
Not only that, the manga chapter also dismissing Feuillet's 3 steps in securing his victory which itself explains why our main antagonists going so smug about it.
First, he will enact his Unified Development Order and trying to get all 7 Southern Castle Lords at his side but leaving Marcel Lords and other alone for a time being, then encouraging these 4 to sign up a contract with her, with a purpose of demoralizing her.
Then, he deliberately cut off the wheat supply to Solum so he can lure him to Secondaria because he expecting both the Diferente himself and the Elves Association to panicked.
Third and lastly, Feuillet will have Glinka Lord at his side with a lot of fortune in order to gain more votes, which resulting Hiroto's own lost to Feuillet despite gaining Polowa's vote in the end.
Chingaruna517
2021-02-02, 06:15
Third post in a row and this is about the upcoming Volume 18 that is confirmed to be released in Spring 2021. March 1st to exact. Now, I don't have any resources of both Vol.16 & 17 yet, so I really have no idea how will the story actually went and ended. Bottom line is that this story will continues Hiroto's adventure and only time will tell when the series will going to end. And speaking of which though, it seems of all the kingdoms who react to the new era, with Magia seems to be the first to react Leonidas's new reign and while we at it, some villains just refuse to give up and god knows if persistence alone cannot describe them?
What a coincidence! And I just about to make my long list of my personal prediction & speculations about Volume 18 around 3 months ago and apparently, 2...no, 3 out of my 7predictions/speculations actually come true...albeit different circumstances : A new king is ruling Hybride but with the least fame (originally I expect Hiroto is the one who is going to be the "next" king but I'm glad the book prove me wrong), other kingdoms' reaction to Hybride's new king (I'd never expect that Magia of all kingdoms is the first to react Leonida's reign. It usually Phyllis since its the first rival kingdom to be introduced in the series), and the noblemen's/aristocrat's last scheme to bring Hiroto down from grace (hopefully this will be the last because they don't seem to learn a thing from Bourgault's own downfall...) once and for all.
新王・レオニダス即位の陰でうごめく陰謀にヒロトはどう対処する？
己にとっても敵であり、ヒロトにとっても敵であるハイドラン公爵をおしのけ、新たにヒュブリデ国王として即 位したレオニダス。彼の片腕として国務卿に出世したヒロトだが、まだ王権の基盤は弱い。
その中で、隣国マギア王国との賠償問題を早期に片づけねばならない。敗北の煮え湯を飲まされたハイドラン公 爵は自分と同じくヒロトと敵対関係にあるベルフェゴル侯爵と手を組んで、最後の勝負に出る。
ヒロトは王権を強化するためにヴァンパイア族の許へ向かうが、折しも宮殿ではトラブルが発生し ていた――。
異世界成り上がり物語、新たなステージに立ったヒロトの戦いが始まる！！
How will Hiroto deal with a conspiracy behind the enthronement of Leonidas the New King?
Courtesy to Hiroto's success in defeating his enemy Hydran the Duke, Leonidas is officially enthroned as the new King of Hybride. However despite having Hiroto the State of Secretary at his side, his kingship's foundation is week. One of his main duty is to resolve Magia Kingdom's compensation that as soon as possible. Meanwhile, Duke Hydran, who is still sulking over his defeat, seeking alliance with Count Belffergo due of his same hostility against Hiroto, preparing its final showdown against him. To solidify Leonidas's Kingship, Hiroto is going to seek the vampires for help but at the same time, trouble is brewing within the palace...
The story of the rise in Isekai begins Hiroto's new battle in the new stage!!
Basically, Leonidas is confirmed as the new King of Hybride but its a rocky start even with Hiroto's help, both internally and externally: Not only we are witnessing the deadly alliance of Hybride's 2 most vindictive, arrogant & condescending aristocrats in Hybride who still hold a vendetta against Hiroto, but also other kingdoms/countries' reaction towards Leonidas's reign but I never expect Magia (originally, I expect Phyllis and/or Gassel is the one to react towards Leonidas' reign considering whatever happened back in Volume 16 that led to Metis's resignation without condition) to be the first to do so. Either way, a new book means new challenge for our MC whose contribution to Hybride will be even more significant than before, and his enemies will stop at nothing to
Leonidas's reign as the King of Hybrid after Moldius's passing will bring more challenge to the kingdom and Hiroto himself will do a LOT of work to do to at least keep the kingdom stable by strengthen the new king's kingship. Yes, really, considering the fact that people still has mixed feelings for Leonidas due to his past infamy as a womanizer who care less about politics. This means Hiroto may going to stay at Emperia for a while to help Leonidas and his court to handle national affairs (remember, he is now part of the Privy Council member) as well as diplomatic relations with other kingdoms that are near to the Terminus River but first, he need the vampires' help. So, expect Zeldis and Gezerkia be the one to aid Hiroto as much as they can.
Apparently, it seems Magia haven't answer its compensation to Hybride even after Volume 15 and I believe that Urseus and his court will play a critical role in this latest story and only time will tell Urseus's own response to his old classmate's rule as the new King of a neighboring kingdom. Given his experience from both Volume 13, 14, 15, Leonidas may need to strategize his plan carefully before doing something that will damage Magia again, but I speculate some ministers in his court (expect Lagos and Nestoria who served as Urseus's moral compass) don't share their king's view and going so far to demand retribution against Hybride in order to avenge Magia's last embarrassment, much like Phyllis's ministers and generals such as the likes of Zieglete or Kaine for their antagonism against Hybride for the same reason. How will other leaders from the remaining 4 neighboring kingdom respond to Hybride's new king other than Urseus? Also, expect Disgurd making her return in this book due to Urseus's involvement, as well as Hiroto's request to seek the vampires' help to strengthen Leonidas's kingship.
The deadly alliance between Hydran and Belffergo. That all you need to know who are the antagonists in this latest book because they both hate Hiroto vehemently, so much so that they will going to make their "last stand" (at least according to the book description) against our MC and I doubt they are alone: If the book's latest summary implies something, it tells me that other aristocrats like Finnath will join the deadly duo to ploy another scheme to take down Hiroto and Leonidas and allies when the former is leaving Emperia in order to seek the vampires for help. My hunch tells me that this is Anti-Hiroto Faction's vile attempt to stage a coup against Leonidas when his champion is away an the last thing we ever need is they require outside forces (such as Phyllis, Magia and probably Gassel too) to accomplish their wicked goals...or, even dirtier, they use to coup to take over Emperia and make everyone (Raquel, Orfina, Felkina, Universtel, Panopticus) as hostage but shift the blame to Hiroto again as their "proof" about his and the vampires' "revolt", and then starting yet another kangaroo court against him and ousting him from Hybride for good. I wonder who is playing a wild card among the usurpers?
darkofficer
2021-02-02, 09:30
always suprised by how much they hate hiroto.
Cosmic Eagle
2021-02-03, 07:08
Anyhow, for those who are curious, here are the covers for the manga volumes (for now) and these merely covering what could be the rise of Hiroto in Salabria, including the 34th chapter.
Volume Covers (Manga)
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https://c.bookwalker.jp/3181663/t_700x780.jpg (Latest one)
P.S. : Might be planning to discuss the antagonist of the series real soon.
holy shit,Goban's art is cuteness max
Chingaruna517
2021-02-05, 14:37
@Cosmic Eagle Well, while Goban is the main illustrator for the light novel series, I think the one who illustrate the manga adaptation is actually Kamiyoshi Rika (神吉李花). Sounds like Volume 6 manga adaptation chronicling Part 1 of the Election Arc.
Speaking of which, here are 2 exclusive pictures for the manga Volume 6 from the respective bookshop: Melon Bookstore for Valkyria and Toranoara for Mimia. Both of them have Valentines Chocolates.
https://melonbooks.akamaized.net/user_data/packages/resize_image.php?image=211000126559g.jpg
https://ecdnimg.toranoana.jp/ec/img/20/0012/17/62/200012176265-1p.jpg
@darkofficer To say envy and fear are these aristocrats/noblemen's "reason" of their disdain for our MC is an understatement because a) courtesy to his relationship with Other Species, Hiroto rose to his prominence within a very short time and b) said prominence has outshone even the most established noblemen and ministers in the kingdom, much to these aristocrats' dismay as they feared that they have been overshadowed by our MC's success. It seems Volume 18 is the final straw (or is it because Bourgault tried that before) and what are they doing right now further show their desperation to oust Hiroto from power for good, and it going to be the battle of wits.
As mentioned before, other noblemen/aristocrats such as Finnath may join the deadly alliance to oust Hiroto from power, given their past grievances against our MC due to his rising fame. Keep in mind that they have been hated Hiroto since the beginning of Volume 6 when Hiroto manage to sway Gezerkia and have her joining him into repelling Phyllis Army. As stories goes by, Hiroto's rise to further fame has rubbed the aristocrats the wrong way, to the point to hatch a sinister plan to ousting Hiroto from power only to see their plans backfired. Expect their plan to be much more sinister since they tend to obey both Hydran and Belffergo instead of Hiroto & Leonidas.
The only person who may play the wild card is Shifelis the Deputy Archbishop. Yes, you read this correctly. Just because Hiroto was victorious in the last story doesn't mean she fully embrace Leonidas' reign or acknowledge Hiroto's credibility. Remember, this is the same elf (at least according to Volume 17's preview chapters) who once scorned Hiroto as an "immoral person" simply because he accidentally looking at her oppai of all things while joining both Hydran and Finnath in opposing the late Moldius's decision of inducting Hiroto into the Privy Council-one of which was Hiroto's reward for repelling Magia Army back in Volume 13, only to be baffled to see him participating the Privy Council anyways due to his talents in debate. The wild card part is her own dilemma after Volume 17: Regardless how the story went in Volume 17, let say that Hiroto's victory and Hydran's true nature forced Shifelis to reevaluate her perspective (more specifically, her faith in the Spiritual Lights) but I don't expect her to quickly accept our MC that quickly even after all the trouble she made for him throughout Volume 17...
As for Magia, expect some of Urseus's ministers and generals' proposal in attacking Hybride as their revenge against the kingdom despite warnings from both Lagos and even Nestoria that doing so will endangering Magia again. Urseus will going to make his toughest choices especially after his experience against Hiroto since Volume 13-15.
Don't forget other people from the rest 4 neighboring kingdoms too, for they will going to plan somethin in regards to Leonidas's reign and god knows what plan do they have to counter Hiroto.
Freyas will most likely observes Hybride's situation since Metis's resignation as to rectify her failure in quelling Agnika, without Eesh's supervision of course, while mustering her own army to wage a war against Leonidas in order to avenge her humiliations by Hiroto's cunning.
Unlike Cognidus and Dialogs, other elves don't seem to take the elders' advice well considering their grievances against Leonidas due to his (past) habits in wooing women while slacking around in the kingdom. In fact, some elves don't even take Leonidas's character development so seriously.
Gassel may join the fray too considering Ismir's frustration about not only Hiroto's sanction against both Gassel & Agnika for their quarrel, but also Metis's resignation after her failure to take out Lyndrus and his men courtesy to Hiroto. In fact, she holds a grudge against Hiroto for Metis's resignation & even...aiding Freyas' war against Hybride. Speaking of which, I've got some suspicions that both Ismir and Freyas are mother & daughter considering both are Eesh's relative...
As for Agnika, call me crazy but I get a feeling that people over there still harbor some grudge against Hiroto and the vampires even after they saved Lyndrus from Metis and Gassel Army. Also, expect Queen Astorika facing rebels for their dissatisfaction towards Lyndrus's sudden humility.
Oh, and while we at it, here's the illustration cover for the upcoming Volume 18 as we speak!
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Cosmic Eagle
2021-02-07, 10:14
@Cosmic Eagle Well, while Goban is the main illustrator for the light novel series, I think the one who illustrate the manga adaptation is actually Kamiyoshi Rika (神吉李花). Sounds like Volume 6 manga adaptation chronicling Part 1 of the Election Arc.
Oh, no wonder the art styles were different
Chingaruna517
2021-02-07, 14:53
^That's because different artists have different style. Goban focuses the Light Novel one while Rika focuses on the Manga version of the said Light Novel one. Speaking of which, I wonder if somebody even have the full version of illustrations of both Volume 16 and 17.
Oh, and while we at it, here is a nice (preview) picture of Excelis from manga's Volume 6.
https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/kou1isekai/images/9/95/Manga_Volume_6_Sepcial_Excelis.JPG/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/528?cb=20210207111356
darkofficer
2021-02-07, 15:19
when you look at that picture weirdly it looks she is snuggeling to someone who is beefed up
Shadow5YA
2021-02-08, 00:18
holy shit,Goban's art is cuteness max
None of that is Goban's art. Goban illustratrates the LN, not the manga art shown above.
Chingaruna517
2021-02-08, 06:14
^Exactly. And the name of the artist who illustrate the manga is Kamiyoshi Rika (神吉李花), the female artist too, may I add.
Now where was I? Oh yes, about the upcoming Volume 18. Anyone wanna make some speculations about the upcoming book?
Chingaruna517
2021-02-18, 12:36
Gee, I doubt anybody even have any sources for the stuff, huh? And we're getting so far here where Hiroto is becoming one of the most important figures.
Anyways, here is the official cover for the upcoming Volume 18 and featuring Hiroto and the vampire sisters Valkyrie and Curele. And yes, I will going to talk more about preview chapter based on the preview illustrations very soon.
https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/kou1isekai/images/2/2f/LN_Cover_Volume_18.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/549?cb=20210215183420
Chingaruna517
2021-02-20, 00:03
Now, where was I. Oh yes, the preview has been released and it seems a new character is introduced and her name is Lizvorn (リズヴォーン) and believe it or not, she is a sister of Urseus who is the leader of her own Barbarian Army, the Lizvorn Squadron. Also, not even half day after his coronation as the new king, Leonidas already smell some off from various noblemen already . Thus ultimately leads to the Anti-Hiroto Alliance's next scheme to get rid of both Hiroto & Leonidas for good, now joined by the Duke from the last book who still holds a grudge against Hiroto. For Round 3, no less...
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And for those who still reading the manga adaptation, these guys are far worst than Feuillet...
For those who are curious what is all about, here is some small description right down below about the first 3 illustrations.
The prologue introduces a new character by the name Lizvorn, the leader of her female-only squadron who also a sister of Urseus the King of Magia. Seems to me that she is Magia's answer to Phyllis's Freyas (both are headstrong and stubborn women who refuses to let anyone control them), minus the haughty princess attitude.
Next, we see both Leonidas & Hiroto where the latter keep on reminding his position as a king but the former is too hot-headed to listen to anyone's advice, even though Hiroto is the only person he can depends on. Yes, really because apparently he still has trust issues with other aristocrats who once opposed him from the last book,
And now, the third illustration sees Belffergo (the bald one) and Ramsus (one who is sitting on the couch), two of the infamous members of the Anti-Hiroto faction who are plotting to get rid of both Leonidas and Hiroto from power for good by allying with an already disgruntled Hydran who is still bitter about his defeat by Hiroto and Leonidas; so much so that he refused to acknowledge them even after his defeat. Safe to say that the coup is going to happen and there will be more joining the three to take over Emperia too...
And because the preview chapter is still fresh and long which requires me some time to read it from the source, I gonna put up with the TLDR based on these illustrations themselves
The introduction of Lizvorn itself shows more Magia characters than Urseus and his court, and given what happened in Volume 15 where the Vampire Alliance stormed into Bahram in order to avenge an severely injured Luluk at that time, there is an indications that there is an unfinished business between Hybride and Magia since Volume 15 and, man this book may explore the root behind the rivalry between 2 kingdoms. Oh, and since she is the leader of her squadron, expect her to be somewhat a challenge for the Vampire Alliance should Zeldis or Gezerkia or even Disgurd belittles her too early...and unfortunately, this also means that she is likely going to be a pawn for the Hybride aristocrats'/noblemen's ploy in yanking Hiroto and the vampires.
Second picture featuring Leonidas's attitude as the king but unlike his late father Moldius, he...isn't quite a listener as he only listens to Hiroto's advice almost exclusively while dismissing others because they said something sounds remotely nasty to his ears...for a good reason. You see, Leonidas himself already find some aristocrats/noblemen Keep in mind that Leonidas is not like his father Moldius, so expect the him will do what his father couldn't (or hesitant unless ) do and take no nonsense from anybody, including his uncle for he being barred from even interacting with Agnika due to what happened in Vol.16. This not only souring other aristocrats' already discontent for him, but it also makes even Hiroto's allies find Leonidas's stubbornness very concerning, specifically Raquel and Felkina in regards of the North Phyllis's revival issue.
Speaking of the villainous aristocrats, the third one is the book's major highlight where we see Anti-Hiroto Faction is really going all out just to get rid of both Hiroto and Leonidas. Little trivia? Belffergo is "supposed" to be inducted as a part of the Privy Council under Hydran's "recommendation", only to be rejected by Leonidas because losers can't be choosers according to the new king. The stinger of them all? Other aristocrats such as Margus also still displays some signs of discontent for both Hiroto and Leonidas as well as he too belittles them because he, very much like Finnath and Lemaire, can't stand to see youngsters running the kingdom. Worst still, Magia is now dragged into Hybride's affairs because of the bad blood between both kingdoms.
P.S.: I can't be the only one feels that Lizvorn, at least in storyline wise, is a combination of both Freyas & Disgurd?
Chingaruna517
2021-03-05, 13:48
Third post in a row and yeah, we really need to talk more about this series because it really deserved to be loved an translated because of how far this series is going, especially when Hiroto is now becoming the new king's most trusted allies.
By the way, last week was Kagami sensei's birthday, so I personally wish the author doing the best...and I am thinking of drawing more fan art about this work, both SFW & NSFW ones.
Anyways, more pictures are here and it seems.
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First picture featuring both Raquel and Felkina in their cheongsam to meet up with both Hiroto and Leonidas.
Next, we see the three girls are waiting for Hiroto: Excelis, Mimia and Sorceire are greeting Hiroto.
The third (and possibly the last) colored picture featuring Soichiro is being subdued by the knights and Hiroto frantically urging the knights to let him go, with Shifelis also looking at the scene with horror.
Basically, Leonidas's reign is already shaking shortly after his coronation, problems have already brewing and Hiroto have to face mounting challenges and pressure from opposition of both sides: The ever discontent aristocrats and, more importantly, Magia's own princess may play a vital role for both Leonidas and Hiroto. with the former as the new King of Hybride while the latter being the new king's number two at this point.
It seems both Raquel and Felkina are one of few aristocrats/nobles who actually support Leonidas...and they don't like the new king's antics because they both worried that he will screwed up his own kingdom. Then again, since Hiroto gave his support for Leonidas, both ladies will try their best to at least get along with the new king. Note the keyword "try" because there are some of chances that the new king may not be listening much to any advice from anyone aside from Hiroto.
The scene of trio of Excelis, Mimia and Sorceire welcoming Hiroto's return to Salabria itself. It shows how long he has been absent in Salabria and since Shifelis is with Hiroto at the third illustration, perhaps she too visiting Solum for the first time? Also, since him returning to Solum? The book description specifically tells us that he need the vampires to support Leonidas's reign.
The third one confirms my suspicions about aristocrats' hostile takeover, with Soichiro's arrest by the knights seemly implies the said takeover and god help us if these same knights also imprisoning Curele and keep her separated from Soichiro too. If my speculations about the situation correctly, it apparently the arrest taking place when Hiroto and Shifelis return to Emperia after his trip to see the vampires. Heck, something tells me that even Leonidas of all people is helpless to see noblemen's insurrection despite he himself being the king of his own kingdom
There are few ministers/aristocrats who genuinely who support Leonidas's new reign: Hiroto, Panopticus, Univestel, Raquel, Felkina and Shifelis. Vampires (Zeldis and maybe Gezerkia and Disgurd) may play their part as enforcers to ensure the stability of his rule.
The rest of the aristocrats including Hydran, as well as Belffergo and Rasmus, are Anti-Leonidas and even Hiroto to an extent.
P.S.: Sorry for the late update because of real life shenanigans lately...
darkofficer
2021-03-05, 14:27
did Sorceire just get bigger. ?
and damm that king really is hopeless if he can't do anything against those nobles.
also don't worry real life comes first
Chingaruna517
2021-03-30, 04:56
^First of all, thanks for the encouragement and secondly, yes. It seems Sorceire's oppai is getting bigger as you see it. Then again, nearly all the female here except Curele
Now, regarding Leonidas being the new kin, to put it much more simple, lets say he is different than his own father (who himself isn't exactly the most decisive in what he does but at the very least he tried to be a good king by listening to opinions) due to his erratic personality. Not to worry, the new king is the good guy who is siding with our heroes, even though said erratic behavior may including him using crude language (meaning, sharp tongue in insulting people) as his rebuttal against oppositions. That being said, with him
Leonidas is notorious for being a lecherous guy who spend most of his time in Regulus wooing women while ignoring politics and for this reason, he is belittled & ridiculed by almost everyone, including his own people. However, his lecherous personality masks his brutal and abrasive attitude as he vows to crush any enemies that threaten the kingdom, even if it means using brute force to do so. This makes him very extremely unpopular to everyone, including his own subject and it seems Hiroto is the only one whom Leonidas can ever listen to.
As for the aristocrats and nobles who are antagonizing both Hiroto and the new king, lets just say that their previous defeat from the last book didn't resolve their feud with Hiroto; rather it, only fuel their hatred for him and his allies (Leonidas and the vampires specifically) and they are getting desperate
There are 12 aristocrats who are supposed to attend Leonidas's coronation ceremony and pay him some respects. Unfortunately for Leonidas and allies, many of them refused to attend the ceremony and those who do tend to arrive late on purpose. This irritated Leonidas so much that he deemed them untrustworthy as he only trust Hiroto
Making things worse is that those who attended the ceremony aren't exactly nice folks either: Margus, the governor of a province near Emperia who is one of the few who attending the ceremony...and also one of many to be displeased by Leonidas and Hiroto's status as the champions of the kingdom.
Things only worsen due to 2 developments: Hydran is still salty over his last defeat by Hiroto that he is seen ranting about how unfair the world is becoming when Leonidas denies him to handle Agnika (for a very legit reason because the Duke himself is responsible for the mess to begin with) during one meeting. Belffergo and Ramsus, on the other hand, plotting to set a trap so they can oust both Hiroto and Leonidas from power-starting by convincing Hydran to join their side to do just that.
And ya know the real stinger here?
This is only Part 1 of current saga. Yes, really. Unlike the last books where it at least have some epilogue, this one is rather different as it ends with a cliffhanger...with Hiroto and the vampires are facing impeachment for some reason.
Speaking of that, Volume 19 is confirmed to be out in May 1st this year, following with Kyonyuu Fantasy 4 coming in May 24th. Really hope anybody dig into this series because the intensity is only getting started from here.
Chingaruna517
2021-03-30, 14:08
Second post and this is about Volume 19, the second part of the previous volume. Well, boy, ain't this is the first series to even have a cliffhanger but, IMO, that should be included in Volume 18 so we don't have to deal with a cliffhanger to see if Hiroto's luck is going to run out.
ヒュブリデ王国、分裂の危機!?
キュレレ、ハイドラン公爵の別邸を破壊する――。
公爵とヴァンパイア族との全面衝突は公爵の謝罪によって何とか避けられたが、諸外国大使の訪問を控える国務 卿ヒロトにとっては苦境の始まりだった。
ベルフェゴル侯爵は秘密裏に貴族会議を開催し、ヒロトとヴァンパイア族に弾劾決議が下される。
若き王レオニダスが決議を受け入れれば、ヒロトは宮廷より追放。ヒロトを擁護すれば国内は紛糾。マギア王国 との賠償問題の打開策も見つからない。
苦境に追い込まれるヒロトの許を訪れたのは、意外な使者だった!
異世界召喚物語、凱歌を上げるのはヒロトか、それとも――!?
The Kingdom of Hybride is on a verge of collapsing?
Curele had destroyed Duke Hydran's villa. The full -scaled conflict between Duke Hydran and the vampires ended with the duke's apology, but consequentially this also begins the predicament of Hiroto the State of Secretary for he will be prohibited from meeting the foreign ambassadors. Worst still, Belffergo and others are holding a secret meeting and it is decided that Hiroto and the vampires must be impeached. If Leonidas the young king agree with the solution, then Hiroto will be expelled from the court; should he defends Hiroto, Hybride will be in disarray and he is yet to seek any solution in regards of Magia compensation issue. In the midst of all affair, Hiroto is visited by an unexpected messenger.
In the Isekai Adventure, will Hiroto be the singing the song of glory and triumph or..
In other words, part 2 focuses on Hiroto and the vampires' greater pinch in their lifetime and they will be expelled for the incident...just as the aristocrats wanted them to be. Not helping the case is that Leonidas is helpless a helpless situation: Why? Considering his bad reputation that garnered the public's scorn for him, anything Leonidas do will going to screw Hybride and the aristocrats know this because they also hate the new king in their bones.
Whichever the case, the aristocrats will do ANYTHING to get Hiroto, Vampires and especially Leonidas out from power no matter what. However, a surprise visitor who is caught up in this affair may seemly bring some hope...
Chingaruna517
2021-04-09, 12:58
Third post but this time it is analysis based on the said teaser summary of the Volume 19. If the description of Volume 19 is anything goes by, Hybride's peril is only worsen when the aristocrats are now going overdrive and by the gods, they will use any schemes to get Hiroto out from power even if this means that will ultimately tearing the kingdom apart.
First off, the feud between Hydran and the vampires ended with the destruction of the Duke's own residence and forced him to apologize for the said feud. Regardless if Hydran's apology is genuine or not, this is a pyrrhic victory for Hiroto and the vampires for the former will be prohibited from even meeting foreign ambassadors as the result of the said incident. You. read this correctly. It looks like Hydran got his wish of seeing Hiroto's downfall at the cost of his own home.
It get worse. The following aftermath of the Hydran-Vampire Conflict (yes, because the description said so) give the Anti-Hiroto Faction a perfect excuse to oust Hiroto and vampires from power for good, Belffergo and other aristocrats holding a secret meeting and make an unanimous decision to impeach both Hiroto and vampire. Adding with Leonidas's terrible track record in keeping his good reputation even before being the king, the Anti-Hiroto Faction surely going to exploit that as their own advantages so they can get Hiroto cornered and oust him. Speaking of Leonidas...
The new king's own hands are tied because of the aristocrats' proposal in impeaching Hiroto and the vampires: Should he accept the said proposal, Hiroto will be surely expelled from Emperia but if he opted to defend Hiroto, he will face consequences for his "folly". By consequences, I mean a possible coup from the aristocrats because he himself is outnumbered due to him have little allies. Speaking further of allies, there is a possibility that even his few allies will turn on him should he choose to dismiss Hiroto and the vampires, considering the fact that the only reason why some said few allies (Univestel, Raquel, Felkina and even Shifelis) even support him is because of Hiroto's trust in him, meaning that Leonidas will draw so many enemies regardless of his decision and the Anti-Hiroto Faction wanting him ousted from power too even if the new king concedes anyways. Perhaps this will Leonidas realize how hard being the king really is...
However, hope is not lost yet as Hiroto has some unexpected messenger who is dragged into the entire affair. Said messenger could be the new character Lizvorn whose mission is to meet Leonidas and Hiroto under Urseus's order. You see, out of 5 neighboring kingdoms of the Terminus RIver, Magia is the last kingdom to visit Hybride due to the 50-year-old Magia compensation issue that is yet to be solved even now; not to mention Belffergo and Ramsus is planning to manipulate Magia as part of their plan to remove both Hiroto & Leonidas from power...with Lizvorn may be part of their pawn for their vile schemes. Will Lizvorn be enough for Hiroto's miracle to overcome his ordeal that is far worse than the Kangaroo Court he was facing in Volume 12? All the while not being manipulated by the aristocrats? Only story can tell.
I will going to do some analysis the Volume 18 based on the previous teaser chapters and yes, even table contents in order to see what's going on. Can't say I have a full story about that yet because I don't have the books featuring the New Era Saga (Vol.16-18. Vol.19 seems to be either a middle or a conclusion). In the mean time, here is teaser cover about the upcoming Volume 19 and yes, that lady on Hiroto's left is a new character by th name Lizvorn, sister of Urseus of Magia.
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Chingaruna517
2021-04-18, 18:53
Forth post and this time its a big duo combo because we finally have the revelation of LN Volume 19 and manga's chapter 42 too because the latter seems to be a break chapter is considered to be a break chapter because what comes next will be an uphill battle for Hiroto and co. The same thing cannot be said for LN Volume 19, however, as in the Light Novel counterpart, it seems whatever happened in Volume 18 got Hiroto into high water and it will going to take more than miracles for him to actually survive even his rivals' own trap-one that will forever ruin Hybride if they succeed...and they don't even give a care about .
Lets start with the LN
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ヒュブリデ王国、分裂の危機!?
キュレレ、ハイドラン公爵の別邸を破壊する――。
公爵とヴァンパイア族との全面衝突は公爵の謝罪によって何とか避けられたが、諸外国大使の訪問を控える国務 卿ヒロトにとっては苦境の始まりだった。
ベルフェゴル侯爵は秘密裏に貴族会議を開催し、ヒロトとヴァンパイア族に弾劾決議が下される。
若き王レオニダスが決議を受け入れれば、ヒロトは宮廷より追放。ヒロトを擁護すれば国内は紛糾。マギア王国 との賠償問題の打開策も見つからない。
苦境に追い込まれるヒロトの許を訪れたのは、意外な使者だった!
異世界召喚物語、凱歌を上げるのはヒロトか、それとも――!?
The Kingdom of Hybride is on a verge of collapsing?
Curele had destroyed Duke Hydran's villa. The full -scaled conflict between Duke Hydran and the vampires ended with the duke's apology, but consequentially this also begins the predicament of Hiroto the State of Secretary for he will be prohibited from meeting the foreign ambassadors. Worst still, Belffergo and others are holding a secret meeting and it is decided that Hiroto and the vampires must be impeached. If Leonidas the young king agree with the solution, then Hiroto will be expelled from the court; should he defends Hiroto, Hybride will be in disarray and he is yet to seek any solution in regards of Magia compensation issue. In the midst of all affair, Hiroto is visited by an unexpected messenger.
In the Isekai Adventure, will Hiroto be the singing the song of glory and triumph or..
In a way, this is by far one of the darkest storyline of the series where the antagonists seemly have Hiroto and others cornered and planning to exploit the said incident. To add even more complications, Magia and even Regulus are now being part of the aristocrats' plot to oust Hiroto from power and even yeet Leonidas from the throne too-an infighting that will consequently lead to Hybride's destruction.
First and foremost is these vindictive aristocrats (of course, why wouldn't they?) who are not really on a path of rebellion. In the previous books, they tried and failed to bring Hiroto to their heels but now, it seems the destruction of Hydran's mansion courtesy to Curele could be their best bet to get rid of Hiroto once and for all. Heck, even from the last book, there were so many aristocrats who already shown their disdain for Hiroto to the pointing refused to visit Leonidas Expect Belffergo, Rasmus, Lemaire, Margus, Finnath and especially Hydran[/B are now going to slay both Hiroto and the vampires should Leonidas refused to comply with their demands.
Margus took his vendetta against Hiroto extremely personal because while he and other demanded Hiroto and the vampires to be expelled from Emperia, his own daughter got cursed instead for not only losing her own eyesight, but also converting her into a skeleton as the result. Considering Sorceire's own experience as a Skeleton Girl once back in Sorceire Arc, that girl should be alive and so long she is given some amount of money she should be back to normal, right? Nope. Rather than actually trying to break the curse, Margus declared her dead and even blame Hiroto for his own baby girl's curse instead.
Noblesia's Gollard also hold a deepest grudge against Hiroto for the death of his father and brother and also vows to slay Hiroto once and for all. The funny thing is that this is despite most of Bourgault's tragedy stem from his protecting his older boy Pollard despite his rape of Cecilia in the first place.
And there's more: Governors of other provinces like Lucaria (ルシャリア), Auxerre (オセール) & Ecusia (エキュシア) are also supporting the aristocrats' revenge against Hiroto and others in the name of "honor".
Sadly, this brings us the second antagonist is Magia and Regulus again. Yes, really. Especially in Lisvaon (Sorry for the naming thing because I almost got that wrong)In the last book, since Leonidas has yet to solve the the 50 year old Magia compensation due to Lindred's (Grandpa one, not the grandson) accidental murder, both Belffergo and Rasmus suggested Hydran to make a letter to lie to both Urseus and Cognidus about the situation in Hybride which fanning the flames of hostility for both kingdoms against Leonidas and Hiroto. Since Lizvorn made her early debut in the last book and her major appearance in Volume 19, it is no surprise that she will play a prominent role in not only the diplomatic relationship between Magia and Hybride or even the fate of Hiroto and vampires, but also the balance of the continent itself because I've got a funny feeling that without Hiroto, the entire continent that is near the Terminus River will be in disarray. Unfortunately for her, as good as her credibility is, her personality is as egotistical and naive as Freyas due to her pride as a Magia warrior who refused to kowtow to anybody, without even knowing that she has been completely duped by Hydran of all people who trying to sway her not paying the compensation to Hybride.
[B]Nestoria is back and yes, even to this day she still hold her hostility against Hiroto because she blames him for Urseus's deteriorating health (heart attack maybe?) and even advises Lisvaon to be wary about Hiroto but the warrior princess reassures her that Magia . Well, tell that to Freyas and even your brother Urseus about their own experience with Hiroto.
Worst, she is accompanied by an elf by the name Ordicus (オルディカス) who seemly also displeased by Hybride's demand for Magia's compensation about Lindred's death. Reason? Well, Magia has already payed some amount of money to compensate the damage it has done to its western neighbor. What Ordicus doesn't even realize is that he too have been fooled by Hydran and don't even know that the duke has been consumed by his hatred against
P.S.: The good news is that King Leonidas refused to impeach both Hiroto and the vampires but the bad news is that this decision only exacerbate the situation as he has not allies at his side other than Hiroto and others (Panopticus, Univestel, Raquel, Felkina and probably Sylferis, yes the last I spelt correctly)
As for manga chapter 42, things are getting quite relaxing when we seeing not only the ladies having their fun time in the Hot Springs, but also Excelis who seemly begin to widen her perspective about Hiroto shortly after her conversation with Hiroto, which will foreshadowing her as a would-be ally to Hiroto in the future. It would be a short analysis.
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Manga Chapter 42
The manga begins with all the girls are having a hot spring bath somewhere at Secondaria. Here, Valkyria not only thanking Sorceire for saving Luluk (Slara's baby boy) from the mean couple from the city, she also teasing her for liking Hiroto. Did Sorceire just worried about her bust size?
Next, Hiroto and Soichiro entering the bath and its Hiroto is getting the most surprise of them all with all three girls want to play the "Whose Oppai is it" game with her. Fan service is all over the place and it seems Hiroto is having his own fun alright. Also, it looks like Sorceire refuse to lose to both Valkyria and Mimia.
Moving on, we see Excelis begin with a remark about Hiroto for being a young yet insightful person who is much different than the castle lords she confronted in her lives: Hiroto not only explained to Excelis about Feuillet's three steps to gain advantages for victory in the upcoming election, he ensured that so long he has the same votes as Feuillet's, there is a even slight chances for him to win the election. Not to say she is not skeptical about Hiroto's plan, but his gentle approach and wisdom seemly prompting her to put a smile on her face.
In conclusion, Manga chapter 42 is technically a relaxing chapter before the upcoming storm and this is just the beginning. Actually, I should take that back about Chapter 41 for dismissing Feuillet's 3 steps in securing his victory. The latest chapter finally explains this which itself explains why our main antagonists going so smug about it.
First, he will enact his Unified Development Order and trying to get all 7 Southern Castle Lords at his side but leaving Marcel Lords and other alone for a time being, then encouraging these 4 to sign up a contract with her, with a purpose of demoralizing her.
Then, he deliberately cut off the wheat supply to Solum so he can lure him to Secondaria because he expecting both the Diferente himself and the Elves Association to panicked.
Third and lastly, Feuillet will depend on Glinka Lord's massive resources in order to gain more votes, which resulting Hiroto's own lost to Feuillet despite gaining Polowa's vote in the end.
Chingaruna517
2021-04-21, 05:04
Firth post already and this is going to be more intense I am anticipated because apparently the antagonists in this books can't just let their ego. Ya know, to see the same antagonists keep blaming Hiroto for technically almost everything despite they were the one who started the whole mess in the first place is extremely...well, how shall I put it...all yes, pathetic. It almost sounds to me that none of them learn a darn thing even after seeing their ploy keep failing to keep Hiroto down.
Call me nuts to say this but do these antagonists even have self-awareness about their own destruction to Hybride? Anyways, here is the first 3 preview illustrations about Volume 19
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For those who are curious what is all about, here is some small description right down below about the first 3 illustrations.
The first one starting with Hiroto walking with both Raquel and Felkina as they are very concerned about the upcoming revolt from the aristocrats. with the Duchess herself claims that Belffergo and others will mostly likely holding a meeting that will force Leonidas to impeach our MC and the vampires.
Next, we see both Mimia and Sorceire who receive a box and in it, it is some jewels by Count Margus as his apology for his house did to Mimia. Lets just say that this "apology" is not genuine considering his loathe for Hiroto....
Third one featuring a rather happy face of Zeldis after reading a letter that is written by Curele himself. Ain't this is sweet?
Will be talking about the analysis of the story based on preview chapters of both Volume 18 & Volume 19 soon.
Chingaruna517
2021-04-29, 05:05
Sixth post already and this should've been the world's attention right now because of the stakes are getting higher and god knows. In my personal experience of reading the series whilst making speculations, is one of the most darkest entry in the Kou 1 Joshu series where our heroes are really getting cornered by the antagonists who took advantage onto Hybride's peril in order to achieve their vile goal: Impeach Hiroto and the vampires. Once again, it will going to take more than miracles for Hiroto to at least survive the domestic enemies' scheme against him, much less clearing the misunderstanding from Magia and Regulus. Speaking of Magia and Regulus, it seems that-to my knowledge, BTW-that neither of these 2 kingdoms realized that they have been duped by the aristocrats simply because they what they did now only reviving their past rivalry against Hybride that should've been snuffed out by the end of Volume 15, and their pride only making things worse for them.
Anyways, here are more 3 preview illustrations about Volume 19
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Once again, For those who are curious what is all about, here is some small description right down below about the first 3 illustrations.
Firstly, we see Excelis trying to comfort Hiroto by pressing her assets behind his back...as always. Given the mounting shenanigans since Curele destroyed Hydran's home incident, things are only getting grimmer for Hiroto because unless he does have a plan, both his and the vampires' future are going to be bleak.
Next, we see the intense rivalry between Leonidas and Lisvaon as they argue like cats and dogs: Leonidas is already in a very foul mood to listen any advice (including Hiroto's unfortunately) but Lisvaon only exacerbate the situation with her own uncouth attitude (not that she ever know that Hydran is using both Magia and Regulus to get rid of both Hiroto and the vampires and even Leonidas). It doesn't even matter who "win" their argument because both of them will realize have been played by Belffergo and others. Speaking of these fools... Will Hiroto be back to actually stop the damage once his position is actually restored?
Third seemly illustrates a close-relationship between Soichiro and Curele. Ain't that sweet?
darkofficer
2021-04-29, 06:22
After all this hiroto will look like he is aged 15 years. Everything seems against him
Chingaruna517
2021-05-03, 05:03
Believe me, this isn't the first nor the last time Hiroto being surrounded by haters whose beef with the guy was due to jealousy. Jealous about Hiroto's ongrowing influence and fame as well as his rewards that exceeded even the veteran ministers in the kingdom. The unfortunate part of the said rivalry is many of the haters refuse to learn a darn thing from their past mistakes and continue to smear and belittle our MC with scorn, even though whatever they doing now only make their own worse rather than Hiroto's.
I've got some minor details of the said incident about Curele destroying Duke Hydran's house and I take that back about her destroying only the roof of the house. She destroyed the whole thing!
At Emperia, enter Rubia, the daughter of Count Margus the ruler of Emperia's neighboring province who works at the capital. She belittled Mimia due to her peasant status, so she pulled a prank on Mimia by putting a caterpillar onto her during bath time make an mockery about "being friends". Soichiro caught her doing it and hit her for trying to bully Mimia and punished her for it by pushing her down.
Rubia eventually reported her injury to Hydran without even a slight of remorse and Hydran, being a vindictive nobleman as he is due to his scorn for Hiroto, agreed to teach Soichiro a lesson by forcing him apologize to her. His secretary Monica warned him that messing with a Diferente such as Hiroto and Soichiro would be a very bad idea because of their good relationship with the vampires but Hydran brushed it off as he didn't view the Diferente as king and he has no reason to listen to them.
Whilst Excelis was comforting a crying Mimia, Soichiro on the other hand was summoned to Hydran's residence where the Duke demanded him to apologize to Rubia on Hiroto's behalf. Hearing this made Soichiro assumed that the Duke trying to humiliate his friend, so he refused. This only ended up him being pinned down by the 2 guards and he would be stay that way until he apologize.
Hiroto heard this from Sorceire about Mimia's bullying by Rubia and the news about Soichiro at Hydran's mansion worried him so much that he needed to go there and demand his release, though he was unable to do so because that place was exclusive for royalty. Luckily for him, Sylferis came by and offered her help and with her as his company, Hiroto managed to stop Hydran and Rubia from humiliating Soichiro further. This garnered Hydran's ire as he viewed Hiroto's "visit" as intrusion only to back down when Sylferis let her authority known.
Sylferis then interrogated Rubia about her bullying Mimia and when the latter refused to admit a thing, mostly out of her pride as the daughter of a renowned aristocrat, the Deputy Archbishop immediately declaring her family's excommunication as her penalty to the point prohibiting her from working at the palace again. It was that declaration made Rubia panicked so much that she immediately apologized to Mimia albeit Sylferis's pressure, kneeling down before her and asked her for forgiveness. Hiroto forgave Rubia on Mimia's behalf and then demanded Hydran to release Soichiro next. When the Duke refused while berating him for this impudent order, our MC retaliated by warning the Duke that because the vampires' bond with Soichiro (and himself included) are their trusted allies, any harm upon them will garner their rage and they will seek retribution and it will not going to be pretty-starting by destroying the entire mansion. As angry as he was because he insisted that royalty is untouchable, Hydran eventually (and begrudgingly) released Soichiro because of Hiroto's own stare at him, with Sylferis retracting the excommunication of House Margus and all four of them leaving the mansion afterwards. What will going to happen next will vindicating Hiroto's claim and it will going to haunt and even traumatize Hydran for the rest of his life...
Shortly after their return, Curele asked Soichiro to read more books but this time the latter said he was not going to do it. When Valkyria asked what's going on, Hiroto was in panic mode because he need to find ways to avert the vampires from attacking the Duke only to be baffled by Sylferis making the kick-the-hornet's-nest move by telling Valkyria the whole truth. Needless to say, this made Valkyria extremely furious and stomping her way to Hydran's mansion and vowed to make him pay for what he did to Soichiro; not helping the situation when guards pointing spear at her which Hiroto deemed this as this only adding gasoline into the fire. Despite the efforts of Hiroto and even Sylferis, they were unable to persuade Valkyria to stop as she summoned Curele to attack everything in order to avenge Soichiro, forcing them to take cover when Curele (with her eyes is glowing red, angry red) blowing everything including the guards away with a single swoop. This means business for Valkyria and she is not fooling around.
Meanwhile, inside the mansion, Monica and Hydran were arguing about paying compensation to Hiroto with the Duke persisted of not doing it because of his status as a royalty. The argument only stopped when the whole mansion was shaken by what happened out side and when the roof was blown away, they confronted an angry Curele who was dead set on (trying) to kill Hydran flying towards them again only to be missed when all of them immediately evacuating the entire mansion, which was now reduced into nothing but a rubble of bricks by the time Curele done doing damage. It was only then Hydran now kneeing in front of Soichiro and plead for forgiveness by presenting him some jewelries (especially the pearls) to him as the compensation for their last mistreatment against him minutes ago. While Sylferis claimed that it was not enough, Hiroto on the other hand accepting the jewelries on Soichiro and calling Rubia and the two guards to apologize to Soichiro, mostly out of fear and trauma. With Soichiro eventually accepted the said, Valkyria called Curele to stop and with everything is solved, Soichiro vowed to Curele that he would not going to refuse to read her stories ever again.
Consequently, the following wake of the Curele's Destruction incident eventually spread across Emperia, and Finnath was the first to call Hiroto out for it and even demand him to be impeached, with his claim about destroying the Duke's mansion means defiance against a royalty of the kingdom and the penalty for that is death. Fortunately for Hiroto, many people (Leonidas, Univestel, Sylferis, Panopticus, Raquel and Felkina) defended Hiroto by claiming that Hybride cannot afford to throw away vampires' trust, therefore our MC is safe. For now. Therefore, the trial postponed on to the next day but Hiroto and his peers worried that it
And the curse of the capital in Hybride isn't exactly new in the series either because it happened once before, and that is long before Hiroto and Soichiro being summoned either considering Sylferis's main concern of the incident that will bring chaos to the kingdom. As briefly detailed in Volume 19's preview chapters....
According to one Hybride legend from hundred years ago, there was a bloody feud between one aristocrat and the Skeletons due to the former's one-sided unreasonable disgust towards the latter. During the said conflict, the queen chose to side with the said aristocrat instead and do nothing to solve the feud. Consequently, the Spiritual Light cursed the king by transforming his left hand into a skeleton. It took a punishment of the queen and the knights who were responsible for the mess, along with the reparations for the Skeletons that his left hand is restored back to normal.
Speaking of which, here are the rest of Volume 18' illustrations that actually illustrating the aforementioned incident. You're welcome.
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Chingaruna517
2021-05-19, 04:48
OK, with the book is finally released and man, it is really a blast to see how much the story is progressing, considering this is by far one of the most intense arc of all especially when Hiroto feels the pinch for the first time.
Now, because V19 is technically a Part 2 of V18's Part 1, that means there is a lot of cover so I will going to take time to review and even put some thoughts about them whenever I have time. Real life stuff happens. Anyways, here are the spoilers for the ending of the V19.
Both Hydran and Belffergo have their power stripped and their downfall are served as a warning to all the aristocrats who had every problem with Hiroto, Leonidas and the vampire. More on that later.
Hydran will be demoted from Duke to Count and not only he is kicked out from the Privy Council, his Right for the Succeeding the throne is also stripped-meaning that he will never compete for the vacant crown ever again-and to be confined in his ruined mansion until his dying days.
Belffergo, non the other hand, is sentenced to death for his plot against Leonidas's request of Magia's compensation whilst approaching Phyllis and Gassel without permission, which is a big crime and it is considered as betraying Hydran according to Univestel.
As for the other aristocrats who also loathed Hiroto whilst attending a secret meeting that was hosted by Belffergo? They each pay 5,000 Vint of fine for their attendance the said meeting. In fact, almost all of them are demoralized by Belffergo's execution and Hydran's house arrest that they lose their will to fight and begrudgingly giving Leonidas homage.
Finnath is also getting kicked out from the Privy Council for his role in meeting Agnika under Belffergo's order. To add insult to injury, he has to pay 10,000 Vint for his own involvement into Belffergo's plot; moreover, Leonidas bestows Finnath's former position to Felkina, making her as the new Secretary of Finances of the Privy Council Member.
As for Hydran who is now confined in his own ruined mansion? Lets just say that he is a broken man who spends most of his life chasing butterflies.
The other 5 kingdoms are also affected by the events of V19:Some gain, some lose but more importantly, the bad blood between Hybride and Magia ends in this very book.
Due to the blind protest against Leonidas's "demands" courtesy to Belffergo's lies, Regulus will have a troubling future ahead when Leonidas bans any Regulus folks (starting with Ordicus himself) from visiting Hybride ever again because he no longer respects the Elven Republic after Ordicus disrespected him even during their first meeting, all because of his own bias against Leonidas. Heck, Univestel pointing that out and tells Ordicus that stuff like this could've averted had Regulus actually paid attention to what Leonidas said and at least tried to understand his motive. Now, Cognidus has to summon all senators for the meeting in regards of Regulus's future diplomacy, presumably damage control to secure Regulus's status.
Agnika is also suffering its greatest lost too and that is Hydran after his demotion and confinement in his estate, considering him being the kingdom's most important link to its relationship with Hybride. Out of everyone, Lyndrus possibly the only person who sympathizes Hydran because the (former) Duke's late wife was his niece and the reason behind his path of darkness, really.
Gassel, on the other hand, seeing Ismir glorying Dorsel and calls him as a hero after hearing news that Leonidas agrees to dispatch Hiroto to pay the kingdom a visit. signifying the bond between Gassel and Hybride .
Phyllis is the only one enjoy the popcorn from the sidelines when Eesh is laughing at Belffergo's stupidity by trying to manipulate Metis and ruin her friendship with Hiroto.
Surprisingly, despite being also manipulated by Belffergo and Hydran, it seems Magia get what it wished for as it accept Leonidas's agreement about him not pressuring for the compensation, courtesy to Hiroto who dispels this misunderstanding by explaining the real story about Leonidas's request of Magia's compensation issue to Lisvaon, who then realize that it is far different than what she heard from Hydran and even Ordicus . In fact, both Leonidas and Urseus reunite at a harbor for first time in 5 years and call off their rivalry, and Linbeld himself has forgiving Roxan and tell him to let go the burden, implying the reconciliation between Hybride and Magia and ending their 50 year long rivalry for good.
And then, here are some of my questions about whatever is going on
Does the downfall of Hydran, Belffergo and Finnath really means that Hiroto doesn't has any enemies in Hybride?
What would Regulus act now when Hybride is technically cutting ties with it due to Leonidas no longer respect it?
Will Hiroto's adventure of going West goes beyond of either Agnika and Gassel?
Even after both Hybride and Magia have now reach their real peace, Nestoria seemly the only one holding her grudge against Hiroto because of Urseus's defeat by it. How would she going forward after this?
Lastly, whatever happened to Orfina post Moldius's passing? And where was she when Belffergo was executed whilst Finnath getting booted out from the Privy Council, considering both of them are her distant relatives?
Also, additional illustrations from V19
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darkofficer
2021-05-19, 09:33
so hiroto can finally rest but suddenly dies to suffencation. rip to hiroto
Thanks again for the summaries!
Chingaruna517
2021-05-30, 22:55
^Not a problem, but that is just a small partial of the said summary. The real one is just the beginning because this will be the longest one of all the stories.
That aside, here is my personal summaries for these 2 books after reading and, believe it or not, these 2 books is a 2-Parter of one story arc: V18 is Part 1 while V19 is the Part 2. I will go for the overall summary for both book first because there are so many details about this need to be discussed, one that will determined the future of the series and how will it moving forward when Hiroto's domestic enemies are now being dealt with, if I may add.
P.S.: Sorry for the late review because I had some important business at hand.
The bold ones are characters' name or the kingdom's name
In Emperia, Leonidas is waiting for the 12 aristocrats to send him some homage but most of them are either not attending at all or coming late on purpose, all because none of them want to recognize him as their new king.
Out of the 12 aristocrats, only Margus attends for the homage but Leonidas finds him to be extremely suspicious. Turns out that Margus is one of many snobbish and arrogant aristocrats who loathe Hiroto with spite.
Anyways, both Leonidas and Hiroto discuss Magia's compensation to Hybride due to the murder of the former Governor of Lunisia-who happens to be Linbeld's granddad-by an unnamed Magia hunter 50 years ago, one of which started a war between both kingdoms. Hiroto seemly trying to dissuade Leonidas from trying to pressure Magia for the money, but the young king seemly want to collect the due. Anyhow, Leonidas also agree in appointing both Raquel and Felkina as advisors for the Privy Council under Hiroto's suggestion.
The Privy Council meeting then begins with Finnath continues his verbal hostility towards Hiroto only to be berated by Leonidas for it. In this same meeting, Hydran request to have Belffergo to be part of the Privy Council as well as requests to be assigned to deal with the relationship between Hybride and Agnika, but Leonidas denies all of the Duke's request due to the commotion failure back in V16. This causes Hydran bitterly ranting that he should be king instead of his nephew, all the while blaming Hiroto for his own undoing.
While Hiroto and friends leave Emperia and visit the vampires at the forest where Gezerkia and Disgurd are now residing, Hydran is approached by both Belffergo and Rasmus who speak about their plans to kick Hiroto out from politics for good. Prior to the meeting, Belffergo has already hatching a plan to get rid of both Hiroto and Leonidas from power via manipulating Magia since Leonidas want Magia to pay up its 50-year old compensation to Hybride, against Rasmus's skepticism I might add. This will be the Belffergo's third, no forth and last chance to defeat Hiroto because this time, it will cost his life and even tarnishing his legacy.
Anyways, to starting things off, Belffergo dispatch 2 of his messengers to Magia and Regulus respectively in order to spread the leak about Leonidas's request of Magia's compensation (which was discussed during the Kingship Recommendation Meeting back in V17) in order to slander the king with lies and making sure that he will be shunned forever. And it works.
Regulus is the first to take that bait because of that leak and it leads to their outrage against Leonidas to the point dismissing Univestel's messengers' own trying to explain the story. Even Cognidas of all people is easily fooled by Belffergo's deceit but at least he is wary about Hiroto.
As for Magia, Urseus and his court is also angry to learn this but Lagos the Prime Minister calms him down and suggests to send Lisvaon-the princess of Magia who appears in the prologue of V18- to go to Magia and negotiate with Leonidas and see if he can cancel the compensation. Urseus openly opposes this suggestion out of fear that Hiroto will defeat his sister (he is not wrong about Hiroto's credibility because he speaks it from experience, though he is also guilty for buying Belffergo's lies as much as Regulus do), but ends up getting ridiculed by his paranoia. What further fanning Lisvaon's misunderstanding towards Hybride is Nestoria's lies based on her own bias towards Hiroto, and she buys that lies because of her pride as both a warrior and a royalty.
Meanwhile, at the forest, Curele and Soichiro are playing at the garden that make Gezerkia and Disgurd envious about their relationship. Hiroto then appears and give both Gezerkia and Disgurd some pearls as their gift, much to the duo's delight (especially Disgurd who recalling her late father's gift to him) and Gezerkia hugs him as a appreciation. Harboring feelings for Hiroto already? Anyways, Hiroto and co. then return to Emperia afterwards and this is where things are about to get dicey and interesting onwards.
Enter Rubia, the daughter of Margus and one of the royal servants in Emperia who belittles Mimia due to her "peasant" status. One day, she makes a prank on Mimia by putting a caterpillar during bath time and mockingly telling her to "lets be friends", only to be pushed away by Soichiro because her jerkish attitude. Rather than reflecting her faults, Rubia report that incident to Hydran and because both Hydran and Rubia are acquaintances, the Duke opts to Soichiro him a "lesson" whilst dismissing his aide Monica's warning about the severe consequences of doing something bad onto a Diferente like Hiroto and Soichiro.
Whilst Excelis comforting a crying Mimia afterwards, Soichiro confronts Hydran as the Duke demands his apology to Rubia on behalf of Hiroto. Feeling that the Duke is trying to humiliate his friend, Soichiro refuses and he get pinned down by Hydran's knights and forced to bend his knee to Rubia instead. Fortunately, Hiroto manage to barged into the Duke's mansion and stop the Duke from keep humiliating Soichiro, albeit Sylferis's authority. Bare in mind that Hydran's mansion is exclusive for only noblemen and those who are higher than them.
Anyways, Sylferis interrogates Rubia regarding Mimia's bullying but the latter refuses to admit anything. It takes Sylferis's declaration of her family's excommunication from Emperia-meaning that Margus's family will be not only no longer to be associated with other big shots in Emperia, but the family will also becoming vulnerable to the Spiritual Lights' curse-makes Rubia realizes how serious the incident was and immediately begs Mimia for forgiveness. Hiroto forgives Rubia on Mimia's behalf and demands Hydran to let Soichiro go and warns him that the vampires will going to seek retribution to those who harm their allies-starting by destroying his mansion, much to the Duke's anger but scoffs at Hiroto for his "insolence" because who would dare to harm a noblemen such as he? Nevertheless, Hydran begrudgingly orders his knights to let Soichiro go after seeing Hiroto's eyes that creeps him out. In return, Sylferis cancels Margus family's excommunication because of it. What follows afterwards will going to haunt Hydran for a very long time.
Then, the vampire sisters notice something off about Soichiro when he tells Curele that he will not going to read her stories, and after learning what was going on via Sylferis's explanation, Valkyria stomps towards the mansion and vows to make Hydran pay for harming Soichiro by calling Curele to destroy his mansion, in which mortifies Hiroto as he is helpless to stop it. Curele's rampage forces Hydran and others to escape narrowly from the crumbling mansion and the sight of it causes the Duke (along with his aide Monica , then Rubia and the 2 knights afterwards) to immediately kneel to both Valkyria and Soichiro and apologize to them. Not only Soichiro forgives the 3 tormenters, he also promises to Curele that he will never say that he will not going to read her stories ever again.
The following incident bring shockwave to entire Emperia: Whilst Leonidas and even Sylferis are joking about the destroyed mansion, Finnath on the other hand take the incident extremely seriously as he views this as a "rebellion" against the nobility, to the point even demands the impeachment of Hiroto from the Privy Council and having the vampires to be dismissed as their "punishment" for what they did to Hydran. Luckily for Hiroto, his allies (Leonidas, Univestel, Panopticus, Sylferis, Raquel and Felkina) defends him and thus the impeachment trial will be postposed....for now.
Hiroto may escapes from being impeached but he, along with Felkina and Raquel, worries that Belffergo will take advantage on the situation and muster all of his haters across Hybride to push the impeachment trial. Univestel & Sylferis are also concerned about this situation as they remark the aristocrats' (except Felkina and Linbeld) folly that will endanger Hybride's own existence if they still refuse to cooperate with Leonidas.
Hydran, now living in his carriage after the destruction of his mansion, goes 180 and take back his regret about humiliating Soichiro that resulted his mansion's destruction and vows vengeance upon both Hiroto and the vampires for his latest humilliation. Meanwhile, Belffergo sends out letters to aristocrats across Hybride for a secret meeting in order to avenge Hydran's humilliation and holds a secret meeting with the said aristocrats for their plot to destroy Hiroto. Cue the aristocrats' (including[B] Lemaire and Collard) are outrage after learning Hydran's destroyed mansion and vows to seek retribution against Hiroto in the name of their "pride and honor".
Margus, one of the would-be attendee of the said aristocrats meeting, begrudgingly brings up some of his family treasures to Mimia as his apology on his behalf, though said "apology" is less sincere because Margus himself doesn't seem to care what kind of treasure (something that will give bad omen to his family, I think) he will give to Mimia and he isn't shy to express his hatred for Hiroto, given a shocking reaction from Sylferis's messenger. Regardless, Sylferis delivers the said treasure to Mimia and under Sorceire's advice, she accepts the treasure.
Meanwhile, an Elven ambassador (presumably the new character Ordicus) visits Salabria and while he is surprised to see the elves praises Hiroto, he also meet Soichiro and asks him about Hybride's relationship with other kingdoms, in which Soichiro replies that everything is good expect the Magia which rubbing the Elven ambassador the wrong way...
]In the aristocrats' secret meeting, all the attendees speak up their hatred against Hiroto-along with Leonidas and the vampires-and make him pay for his "insolence" by to oust them from power, all to avenge their past humiliation by him (that is despite that they were the one who brought that to themselves). Out of everyone, however, only Rasmus opposes their quest of revenge as fears that this plan will backfired terribly while reminding them about Hiroto's prowess and merits that earned him many powerful allies to his side. What does Rasmus get for that advice? He gets ridiculed by the aristocrats for it because at this point, since all of them want to save face and secure their reputation and such, all of these aristocrats are too angry and stubborn to listen to reason. Then again, what can Rasmus do even his friend Belffergo is so confident about his plan that he brushes off his concern about making Leonidas mad (he is plaining to manipulate the young king's emotions).
Elsewhere, Hiroto and Excelis pay Linbeld a visit and gives him the pearls they received from Disgurd as the proof of someone being Magia's resident. That someone is Roxan, he former Magia hunter who accidentally killed the former Governor of Lunisia. Both Hiroto and Excelis meet the guy in person and hear his stories about the incident regarding of the murder of Linbeld's grandad, which the former hunter still regrets even to this day. Speaking of Disgurd, she is also meet Roxan via Hiroto.
Eventually, Lisvaon and Ordicus meet up with Hydran and through the Duke's lies along with Ordicus's half-right assumptions about Hiroto (he only guess one thing right about the name change from the leaked information but rather than dig it out why, he immediately jump the gun instead), Lisvaon opts to not give Hybride the compensation nor the tribute money without even realizes that she (and Ordicus, ironically) has been hoodwinked by the real scoundrel.
Meanwhile, Hiroto is shocked to see Rasmus appears and informs Leonidas that the aristocrats will present them their homage if Hiroto quits his position while the vampires are "punished" for . This certainly infuriates Leonidas so much that he have Rasmus to be jailed in spite of Hiroto's warning that this is part of Belffergo's sinister plan. Unfortunately, he is vindicated because...
Turns out that even Rasmus's arrest is part of Belffergo's plan for he now adding more demands in order to break Leonidas: Release Rasmus or the aristocrats will continue defy the king and pressuring him to impeach both Hiroto and the vampires from power. In order to secure Hybride's stability, Hiroto surprisingly (and reluctantly) agrees to release Rasmus but, for better or worse, the arrival of 5 ambassadors (Metis, Dorsel, Lokroi, Lisvaon and Ordicus) from their respective 5 countries (Phyllis, Gassel, Agnika, Magia & Regulus) seemly put the impeachment trial on-hold, for now...
Out of all ambassadors, however, only Lisvaon and Ordicus rudely pick a fight with Leonidas as the princess tells the king that Magia will not pay compensation nor the congratulation money to Hybride, and Ordicus adding the fuel by insulting Leonidas to his face about him being a "coward", which makes Hiroto confused as he doesn't know which whistleblower leaked such information to outsiders.
The meeting is then taking place afterwards but nobody knows who is the whistleblower and the villains (Hydran and Finnath) surely refuse to admit themselves, obviously. Then, Hiroto makes the hardest decision by making a huge gamble solve this crisis: He will personally resign as the Secretary of State if he fail to solve the Magia compensation issue.
In the meantime, Hiroto have both Felkina and Raquel to meet both Lokroi and Dorsel respectively while he himself visit Metis in order to explain to them about Hybride's latest situation. Unfortunately, Belffergo (Metis and then Dorsel) and Finnath (Lokroi) got there first and lied to them about Leonidas and Hiroto's in regards of Magia compensation. Ergo, all 3 ambassadors tells both Hiroto and his allies that they want nothing to do with Hybride's latest trouble, though it seems Metis and Dorsel are the only one finding Belffergo to be too fiendish to be trusted.
Ordicus then pays Univestel a visit but despite the latter warns the former about Hydran, he insists that Leonidas is the "real danger" instead, much to Univestel's disappointment. He then visits Hiroto next but in spite of Hiroto's lengthy remark about Urseus being the coward and what Regulus did only worsen the situation, Ordicus fires back by asking Hiroto about what if Leonidas plan to attack Magia and then deliver a blow by claiming that Hiroto's dream of eternal peace between all kingdoms is nothing but a "fantasy".
Meanwhile, Lisvaon is delighted about her premature "victory" over Hiroto to the point even belittling both Urseus and Nestoria for their troubles in dealing with him. She and her squad (including Nestoria) then encountering Curele and the vampires flying by but just as the princess want to challenge them into a fight, a cockroach appears and causes her to scream with fear. Yes, the uncouth warrior princess is afraid of cockroach. Seeing Curele beating the cockroach with ease without fear amazes Lisvaon but she is even more stunned to hear Nestoria's explanation about the little vampires' reputation for crushing Magia Army back in V13, to the point even prompts her to wonder how is such "dangerous" monster like Curele be one of Hiroto's allies. Still, that doesn't even mean that she will meet Hiroto anytime soon, under Ordicus's "advice" (he continue to spew his bias against Leonidas but seemly acknowledge meeting Hiroto will ruin their plan.) may I add.
Even in the next morning, Hiroto is still hasn't find a solution for the Magia compensation issue and to make matters from bad to worse, Gezerkia and Disgurd arrive and pay him a visit for Hiroto's personal hot spring in the Royal Bathhouse. This gives Hiroto an brilliant idea to invite both Leonidas and Valkyria to join in because not only this will deepen Leonidas's friendship with both vampire clan leaders, it also give Hiroto an unexpected eureka that will going to make Magia to change its mind. BTW, news about Hiroto inviting the vampires and Leonidas into the Royal Bathroom shocks and confuses almost everyone, enemies and allies alike.
Alas, despite of her plan of not meeting him no matter what, Lisvaon begrudgingly letting Hiroto in after reading some of Leonidas's pact that contradicts what Hydran and Ordicus told her. Then, the talk devolves into a heated argument when Lisvaon-courtesy to Nestoria's twisted words about Hiroto as her attempt to stop the conversation between the princess and our MC-accuses Hiroto for his "deceit" but ends ups getting roasted by his provocation about Magia (by extension both her and Urseus) as a pawn who didn't even know that they have been manipulated. Yes, really. And he is not even fazed by Lisvaon's intimidation during their argument where Lisvaon eventually sit down after seeing his calm eyes-the same eyes that gave Hydran shivers back in V18. Anyways, hearing Hiroto's truth about the agreement makes Lisvaon realizes the MC's real character and her own folly for not seeing the real deceit from the real manipulator. So, she makes this right by meeting Leonidas again and tell him about her meeting with Hydran despite Nestoria's constant interference (and Hiroto called her out for her lies and contradiction.) With an addition of Dorsel's own warning about Belffergo for his secret "meeting" with both him and Metis behind his back, Leonidas has enough justification to have both Hydran and Belffergo to be arrested.
As the punishment for the arrested aristocrats, Univestel have their power to be stripped but their respective fates are different: Hydran will be kicked out from Privy Council and he is to be confined at his ruined mansion until his death. Belffergo, on the other hand, is put into death penalty for his scheming and his execution will begin now. Rasmus, who is also arrested on the spot (voluntary) and confessed everything to Leonidas about his Belffergo's scheme, plea the king to spare his friend but the king denies and his decision is final. Also, prior to before the arrest, Belffergo also plotting to even manipulate Metis as well, which Rasmus views it as suicidal.
Needless to say, the downfall of both Hydran and Belffergo spread across Emperia and the effects drops like falling dominos. To put it shortly:
Ordicus is so panicked to hear both Hydran's downfall and Hiroto's success in solving Magia's compensation issue that he want to have an audience with Leonidas only to be denied as the king now no longer respect Regulus due to of the elf's early impudence towards him-starting by banning any Regulus folks from visiting Hybride again.
Lokroi has to sell Finnath out when he is asked by Leonidas in regards of Belffergo, causing Finnath to be both booted out from the Privy Council and being forced to pay 10,000 Vint for his troubles; what twisting the knife further is that on the following day, Felkina replaces him as the new Secretary of Finance of the Privy Council under Leonidas's decree.
The aristocrats who attended [B]Belffergo's meeting are so devastated by the downfall of Belffergo and Hydran that they all lost their will to resist against Hiroto and begrudgingly send their homage to Leonidas. Also, they pay 5,000 Vint for attending their secret meeting with Belffergo.
Agnika (especially Lyndrus because the Duke's late wife happens to be his niece) is also devastated by Hydran's downfall as it now lost its only "pipe" (meaning connection) with Hybride Gassel, meanwhile, seeing Ismir deems Dorsel as the kingdom's champion for telling the truth to Leonidas-one that steepen the relationship between both Gassel and Hybride.
In Phyllis, Eesh is so amused by what Metis's report about about Belffergo that he view the villain was a fool for his futile attempt to slander Hiroto
As for Hydran himself? He is so broken by this latest defeat that he now spending most of his days chasing butterflies because he is unable to fulfill his promise to his late wife.
On Magia's side, hearing Lisvaon's report about her deal with Leonidas regarding him gave up on on Magia's compensation stuns Urseus as he seemly gets his wish. On the very next day, the 2 kings reunite for the first time in 5 years at the boarder port and the 2 have a talk where Leonidas brags to Urseus for having Hiroto as his most important person in his court. Meanwhile, Linbeld eventually forgives Roxan and thanking. With that, the 50-year long rivalry between Hybride and Magia is officially over.
One week has passed since Urseus's visit, under the degree of Leonidas, Hiroto and his peers are allow to taking bath at the Royal Bathhouse any time they want. Raquel and Felkina chimes in but something funny happens: Raquel accidentally slips and fall onto Hiroto, with her booba landing on his face. Felkina also slips and fall onto Hiroto as well, making her feel awkward. Mimia is so jealous to such scene that she also slip and plant her booba onto Hiroto too, on purpose.
Details about both books will be coming soon...
Chingaruna517
2021-06-25, 04:52
This second post and this one is more likely a personal predictions, speculations & expectations about the would be Vol.20 that may continuing Hiroto's journey. Now with his domestic archenemies are gone from the stage, it seems nobody are willing to challenge Hiroto anymore which means that our MC has no enemies left. Still, I've got a sneaky suspicions that the adventure is not end yet.
Yes, I am supposed to review both V18 and V19 because they both are 1 arc description Hiroto's ongoing (and climatic) rivalry against Hydran and other aristocrats, but due to time constrain I have to postpone that while prioritizing the prediction & speculation first.
The bold ones are characters' name or the kingdom's name
Hiroto's next adventure will be going to the West again but this time, he is going to either Gassel or Agnika in order to discuss the peace treaty between both kingdoms, under Leonidas's endorsement.
Ismir would going to meet Hiroto for the first time and she is so impressed by our MC's caliber that she takes a liking of him, thinking that both Dorsel and Metis are blessed to meet someone like Hiroto. Thing is, however, not everyone share this perception as much as Ismir, Dorsel & Metis.
For Dorsel who is now a member of Gassel's Advisory Board-a prestigious council that mirrors Hybride's own Privy Council, he has to face his fellow board members who are skeptical about his friendship with Hiroto, just like Hydran and others towards Hiroto, and he will need our MC's help to secure his position. As for Metis, she will have to have one person in Phyllis to worry about due to her ongrowing grudge against Hiroto and that would be...
Freyas. Yes, that Freyas, the princess who is currently grounded by her uncle King Eesh for her mess she made back in V15, and she is back for revenge against as Hiroto for her "humilliation". In fact, the princess's grudge against Hiroto will give both Eesh and Metis a massive headache as they fear that her actions may going to jeopardizing Phyllis's stability and they require Hiroto's help to stop her madness, again.
She might sneaks out from Babylos and rushes her way to Gassel after hearing the news about Hiroto's visit of the kingdom, then slanders him in front of Ismir and urges her not to trust. Given Eesh's relationship with both Freyas (Niece) and Ismir (Mother) respectively, I suspect that both ladies are daughter and mother but with conflicting personalities.
She might going stop Raquel, Felkina and also Joachim from stepping foot onto their former homelands despite the agreement that they can only visit the place at least once a year. Part of the reason is she still assumes that North Phyllis Remnants will try to retake their former homelands again despite both Felkina and Joachim already gave up that idea after their last failure back in V10 that almost costed their lives killed hadn't the vampires intervene their suicidal war against Phyllis Army.
Worst case scenario, with the gossip about what happened at Emperia spread across Phyllis like wildfire, she catches up with it and she feels disgusted by Lisvaon's impression (from hostile to somewhat friendly) towards Hiroto that she ridicules her Magia's counterpart as spineless buffoon for her "weak conviction" to defeat her. They may be princess in their respective kingdoms who share their reputation, but their personalities are different due to their respective perception towards Hiroto after their first meeting with him, with Lisvaon's one is less humiliating than Freyas. .
Agnika also trying to compete with Gassel on gaining Hiroto's attention despite Hydran's downfall in order to reconnect it's relations with Hybride. Whilst Lyndrus has a heavy heart to do so, considering his niece's death was a contributor to the former Duke's dark path to villainy, Lokroi and possibly others ministers, on the other hand, don't mind using any tricks in the book to get our MC's attention,. Another reason for that is because what happened to the west part of Agnika, presumably some kind of revolt that is similar to North Phyllis Remnants.
Regulus attempt to patch its relationship with Hybride and trying to make amends for Ordicus's disrespect towards the young king back in V19. Univestel will be heavily involved in this due to his friendship with as he wondering what are Cognidus and others planning to do so. Will Hiroto revisiting Regulus again since V14?
As crazy as it sounds but, there will be another Diferente who is getting summoned into the world of Hybride for reasons that yet to be known. Said Diferente is Ruki Akemiya, Hiroto's former classmate who is in her 20's in her own world and the reunion between her and Hiroto caused. Presumably the one who is responsible for dragging Ruki into the mess are the likes of Lemaire, Collard and Margus are getting desperate to use her to defeat Hiroto again, against Rasmus's advice may I add.
Chingaruna517
2021-10-04, 21:39
Third post this this time it is about Chapter 43 and Chapter 44 of the manga adaptation. Yes, I was busy recently due to real life responsibilities and right now, there is no news about V20 of the Light Novel yet. For now. Probably it will release before X-Mas or Halloween?
Anyways, here are the manga's both Chapter 43 and 44 where the race for the vacant Governor seat is on. I've a gut a feeling this the manga adaptation will end on LN Volume 4's Epilogue, even though the Light Novel series continues Hiroto and Soichiro's adventure until the story ends (That itself will be another story) . To give you an idea, the REAL interesting part in the Light Novel series only begins by end of the Volume 4/ Manga's final chapter (?) where the following events chronicling Hiroto's rising fame as the most prominent figures that ensure the stability not only in Hybride, but also across the continent. That is a story for another day if the manga continues but I digress, lest review the manga chapter, shall we?
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Manga Chapter 43
The manga begins with everyone return from their hot spring trip with Sorceire hoping that they will visiting the place very soon...only to meet Alvy who informs Hiroto that the Secondaria Elf Elder Association is summon him for a meeting, alone.
During the said meeting, Magnelis, the leader of the said Elder Association, tell him to leave Solum's wheat issue to them and implore him to participate the election. Hiroto anticipates this and asks the elder why is he still urge him to participate the election despite being fully aware of Feuillet's scheme, to which the elder responses that the Vampire's Air Mail Service plays a significant role to Ibrid System and they can't afford to let either Feuillet or even Excelis to destroy it, hence the request. In spite of this challenge, Hiroto cautiously accepts it.
The following day, we see Alvy and Soichiro arrive at Dominus Castle of Primaria to hand over the applications to the priest. According to Alvy, in order to participate the election, a candidate must be approved by the Spirits and it will disqualify an unsuitable person if the Spiritual Light is agitated. Luckily for Soichiro, the light doesn't change and with the priest's blessing, Hiroto is officially becomes the 3rd candidate in the election.
We then shift to the perspective of both Hiroto's rivals: Excelis confronts her father who informs her that he can't help her to persuade Glinka because of the limitation of Primaria's own elven elder association, though she reassures that she will find the way to gain supporters from both side anyhow, all the while keeping her alliance with Hiroto a secret. Feuillet, on the other hand, remains confident as he expects Hiroto's participation for the election and planning on consolidate their position at home base while jabbing at Solum Alliance; despite Torbalan's report about Darmur's defection to Hiroto's side by voting for him, Feuillet brushes it off as "futile" because he assume that the MC is no match for him in bribing, given a fact that his allies (Marvel, Gustav and Viktor) were already displeased to think that a teen like Hiroto governing Salabria, but hoping to see a "good show" from his rival nonetheless.
The news of these official three candidates along with their major supporters has spread across Salabria, with Feuillet is ahead of both Hiroto and Excelis by having 7 votes right from the beginning, followed by Hiroto's 6 votes and Excelis's 5 votes. By the time the campaigning begins, the narration then ends with that there are 6 days left for the official election.
Manga Chapter 44
The manga begins with Hiroto gathering all of his allies and discuss the strategy and its not an easy task because Hiroto knows that Feuillet will definitely not going to make his campaigning any easier. During the North Salabria castle lords' visit, Sentelio cries with tears of joy and congratulating Hiroto for being the 3rd participant for the election. Before he goes, however, Hiroto have the castle lords to practice just in case if he is away.
We first sees Feuillet's visit onto Solum Alliance castle lords and expect getting a clean sweep by persuading them to vote for him and "promises" them that he will provide them some resources if they comply. Unfortunately for Feuillet, however, courtesy to Hiroto's instructions, all 4 lords have none of it, with Natra Lord (one of the 4 lords who rejected Feuillet) tells Secondaria Lord to his face that, if he want to gain their votes, he has to announce that not enact his Unified Development Order in Salabria and leave the lords to decide what to do with the land-something Feuillet hesitant to do so because of the risk of losing support from 3 Southern Lord if he complies.
This causes Feuillet to leave the 4 cities emptyhanded because of the lord's countermeasure and his dilemma about Solum's exemption from his Unified Development Order (one would risk losing 3 Southern Lord's vote if he complies to Solum Alliance's demands) causes him to worry about Torlan's mission to get Glinka's support. To make things worse for the lord, he stumbles across Solum and he is astonished by the town's vibrant autosphere due to the coexistence between human and Other Species, to the point deducing that the town implying Hiroto's vision.
Meanwhile, Hiroto visits Secondaria Alliance castle lords and unfortunately for him, he meets rejection from the lords: While Rudin is at least decent because of his desire to continue the Aerial Carriage despite his support for Feuillet, and the only one to do so, the other lords are not as kind as Rudin and treat Hiroto with pure hostility: One (Aldus) accuses Darmur as a "traitor" to the point lashing his frustration onto Sorceire, another (Litteau) deems Hiroto's candidacy to be inadequate and even telling Sorceire to stay home because of her father's "sins", and the last one (Nolte) flat out refuses to coexist with the vampires by claiming that the Aerial Carriages are not necessary; to the point urging Hiroto to give up by "warning" him about the vampires' potential "betrayal" in the future by stabbing him in the back.
As the result, Hiroto is unable to gain any vote from the Secondaria Alliance and it worries his peers, specifically Sorceire who apologizes for her father's action that led to Secondaria Alliance's hostility to Hiroto. Hiroto isn't fazed by this, however, as he is explains that this is just his "survey" onto the lords and now he has all the information he needed, he plans to visit Lusa for Rudin again while Valkyria is understandably skeptical about the plan by asking him if he is trying to persuade the lord to support him again, Hiroto simply replies that he just want to have a chat with a lord.
Basically, Chapter 43 officially kickstarting the election with Feuillet possessing the upmost advantages than Hiroto and Excelis, most due to a fact that he is fare more affluent than his two rivals due to his resourcefulness in wealth and connections with various big shots in Salabria who shows their antagonistic view towards Hiroto. Considering what happened in the following events in Light Novel Vol.4, something tells me that Feuillet is about to bite more than he can chew on this one.
Speaking of which, this is exactly what happens in Chapter 44 where Feuillet just got his "challenge" he asked for and the surprising turns of events makes him go into his panic mode: Solum Alliance lords that are hard to be manipulated courtesy to the practice with Hiroto) and Solum's flourish state due to the coexistence between human and Oher Species, and this is only the beginning of his woes. Things aren't as rosy on Hiroto's side, of course, considering the other lords' jerkish attitude towards him due to their prejudice and scorn against the vampires, though Hiroto himself isn't panicked so easily even after that kind of setback. Hindsight Light Novel Vol.5 and Vol.6, however, it looks like the aforementioned jerkish lords may need Hiroto more than he need them in regards of human's relationship with the vampires.
Soichiro find the ceremony to be troublesome and even thinking about having the Spirit Lights to choose the next Governor instead, but Alvy shoots that down and says that heavily relying on the Spiritual Lights to do anything and not judge everything by themselves will only make them look like puppets.
There is a flashback featuring both Hiroto and Soichiro back when they were kids where the former beaten the latter with more votes for the elementary class president, implying that our MC may have a credibility as the leadership due to his charisma.
Not long afterwards, Soichiro meets up with Curele and they both are heading towards Marcel, implying that the campaigning is already underway.
During the discussion, Hiroto deems that Glinka is the most important spot for both Feuillet and Excelis in order to get their advantage during the campaigning, at least according to Hiroto himself. Right now, he is more focus on Lusa and Secondaria Alliance while leaving the South cities (Like Marcel) to Soichiro. To even being qualified for the election, a candidate need at least 16 votes (maximum numbers) through campaigning.
By the time of this manga chapter begins, this is the 2nd day of the Campaigning, meaning that there are 5 days left until the Election Day.
Also, there is a funny moment where Valkyria put a her tongue face at Feuillet when both carriages cross path. Even funnier is that both Mimia and Sorceire also follows suit.
Initially flabbergasted by Dexia Lord's rejection despite his lucrative his offer (under the assumption that he can manipulate Hiroto's allies), his visit on Natra make the lord realize that all of this was part of Hiroto's to counter his scheme, so he switches his tactic by trying to appease Natra Lord by saying that he "wanted" to grant the lord some Special Exemption because the forest is Natra lord's hunting ground. In reality, this sweet talk is actually Feuillet's lip service, meaning he most likely going to take back his word when he meet his goals. What Feuillet doesn't take into account, however, is that unlike his predecessor, the new Natra Lord isn't stupid and when he demands Feuillet to not implementing the Development Order and then Feuillet says that "he is thinking about it", he boldly claims that since the lord claims that all Solum Alliance cities are applicable to "special exemption", it doesn't count as one, which means that the lord himself has no intention of implementing the Development Order in the first place. Basically, Natra Lord suspects that Feuillet's nonsense and not buying it. Oh, and to put a cherry on the top? Cerca Lord and Est Lord said the same thing as they not only they teases Secondaria Lord about the rumor of losing his Southern Allies should he support the Special Exemption, which Feuillet denies obviously, they even goad to lord to declare the said special exemption just to proof his word.
The conversation between Hiroto and Rudin plays a more important role where, while Rudin says that he does vote for Feuillet, given his past conversation with Darmur some time ago, which is omitted in the manga, he at least showing some interest about seems showing some interest about the Aerial Carriage and want to continue the service-something other Secondaria Alliance lords don't shared.
If anything, here's my speculations for the following manga chapters if they going to end the Election Arc and/or starting the adaptation of Gezerkia Arc, Hybride Minister Arc & Phyllis Affairs Arc, the latter of the three is considered to be one of the greatest arc that displays Hiroto's true caliber that will shake the entire continent. That is only if and when the manga chapters reach Chapter 50 and beyond adapts the aforementioned arcs.
Whilst Hiroto is busying on dealing with his meeting with Rudin, Soichiro, Alvin and Curele are next to visit Marcel Lord and other Southern Lord on his behalf. Although Marcel Lord and other lords (with the exception of Glinka Lord) of is antagonistic towards Hiroto, they are curious about the vampires due to the popularity of the Aerial Mail lately in Salabria. So curious that Glinka Lord even trying to buy Curele with their money,, which obviously angers Soichiro so much that he immediately reject the offer, only ends up getting berated Alvy for screwing one chance that could help Hiroto regardless how jerkish these Southern Lords may be. I dunno about Alvy but imagine who would Valkyria and especially Zeldis feels when they finds out Curele being sold just to gain a stranger's vote...
Also, the news from his lord about Solum's flourish status prompts Torlan to meet Glinka Lord immediately and the deal is done, meaning that Feuillet has 8 votes and still in the first place after gaining Glinka Lord's support, followed by Hiroto (6 votes) and Excelis (4 votes). The funny part is that during the said deal, both Torlan and Glinka Lord feels a strong winds that blows everything and feeling confused by it, without knowing that said wind is made by Curele as her revenge for making Soichiro's life difficult. Pay attention to Glinka Lord, aka Zoppo because that rich man's antagonism against Hiroto will be served as an important plot point for our MC's future adventures that will shock the world...
Speaking of Hiroto, his fourth conversation with Rudin will change the tide into his favor: Hearing the news about Glinka's support for Feuillet prompts Rudin to deduce that the Secondaria Lord has no intention to even listen to his request while viewing Hiroto is better because he can feel the boy's sincerity during the last conversation about keeping the Aerial Carriage service even if he lose in the election. We then Rudin asking Hiroto if he truly suspend/halt the Unified Development Order entirely but Hiroto replies that he only halt certain section of the Development Order because he want to check if the forest have water supplies, which will damaging the town if the chopping down the forest unplanned. When Rudin ask if Lusa is part of the suspension list, Hiroto just replies that he respect the lord's decision whichever it may be. This alone garners Rudin's trust for Hiroto as he now changes his vote for the MC, making him even with Feuillet's vote. More on that later
Excelis's campaigning trip is rocky one: She is belittled by even Magnelis of the Secondaria Elven Association for enacting her Unified Development Order, then got shunned by Secondaria Alliance's lords because of said Unified Development Order to point even suspecting her trying to "steal" their fortunes, and her visit of Neka seeing her interacting with both Darmur and Zeldis at Neka Castle with the latter's faith in Hiroto prompts her to think that the coexistence between humans and vampires will inevitable and the Development Order itself will halt the progress. Similar to Feuillet, Excelis's first visit onto Solum gives her an eye-opening experience about what the town truly is but in her case, the sight the town vibrant lifestyle makes Excelis to realize the lords' (except Darmur and Rubin) greed . Then she visits a local bar and learn the good news about Hiroto getting the 7th vote.
Learning Rudin's support for Hiroto makes Feuillet unhappy and confronts the lord about it only to be pursued by said lord over his request about continuing the Aerial Carriage at Lusa. Sure enough, in desperation, Feuillet answers that he is "thinking about it" but Rudin has none of it and even dares the Secondaria Lord to announce the Special Exemption, meaning that with Rudin's last minute vote for Hiroto, Feuillet will lose all 4 Southern Lords' support if he announce the Special Exemption. Infuriated, Feuillet threaten Rudin about the consequences of defying against him but the Lusa Lord remains unfazed and replies that he only cares about the benefit once Hiroto is victorious, much to Feuillet's frustration about his traps for Hiroto is now bite him back (That is the only beginning).
We then shift to Excelis's father by the name Astelis who's also astonished by Hiroto's vote that is tie with Feuillet, and then we also learn more about Salabria's dark secret: According to the history, the very moment Polowa took office as the Governor of Salabria, the Development Order has caused a lot of problem as there was a time where people suggested the Southern Lords to try Feuillet's proposal to implement the Development Order just as Polowa took office and became Salabria's governor. Originally, Primaria Elven Elder Association was against the proposal but the Secondaria counterpart remained neutral instead. Then, comes the harvest failure on that second year and to the make matters worse, according to the survey alone, the harvest failure was due to the population that cultivating the land was extremely small. Ergo, Primaria Elven Elder Association met tremendous backlashes because of this and the Southern Lords opted to learn towards the Development Order, causing the land reclamation went out of control. Primaria Elven Branch gone silence since the following incident and Astelis blames himself for his own helplessness to prevent that disaster and almost fell the despair when both Excelis and Feuillet trying repeat history by proposing the same Development Order that caused problem to Salabria in the first place...until Hiroto's presence alone seemly gives Astelis a glimpse of hope to stop the rampant Development Order for good.
Chingaruna517
2021-12-10, 05:34
Forth post here and man, just as I about to make my personal speculations about Volume 20, because Kagami Sensei himself is teasing that he will publish both 20 and 21, the teaser for the upcoming Volume 20 is finally here.
Anyways, here is a teaser cover for Volume 20 featuring Valkyria, Hiroto and Mimia.
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セルとアグニカの外交戦に巻き込まれたヒロトに未来は……！？
ヒュブリデ王国の高級染め物を支える、豊富な明礬（みょうばん）石。その国内最大の鉱山が、出水により壊滅 。外国での入手もならず、ヒュブリデの未来に暗雲が立ち込める。一方、隣国アグニカとの軍事協定を破棄した 後、ヒロトは使節としてガセル国を訪問していたが、切れ者のガセル王妃イスミルから、ヒロトを嫌うアグニカ の女伯グドルーンに山ウニの件で釘を刺すようにお願いされてしまう。
折も折、アグニカで新たに明礬石の鉱山が発見され、ヒュブリデは外交的に窮地に立たされてしまう。高圧的に 迫るアグニカに対して、ヒロトは活路を見出せるのか！？
What would the for Hiroto when he is involved in a diplomacy war 's future hold for his ?
Hybride is supported by high quality Aluminite but because the kingdom's biggest aluminite mine is destroyed by the flood, the Hybride's future is uncertain since the ore itself isn't available in other countries. Meanwhile, Hiroto visits Gassel as an envoy after revoking Agnika's military agreement only or Queen Ismir leave some affairs (I dunno about the Mountain Sea Urchin part) to an aristocrat named Gudrun-a Countess from Agnika who hates Hiroto. In sheer coincidence, Agnika has just found a new aluminite mine, meaning that Hybride is in a severe handicap when it comes to diplomacy. Can Hiroto manage to find a path to survive whilst facing Agnika's pressure?!
Basically, a new arc is here and Hiroto is officially going West for more diplomacy, and this one really displays Agnika's rivalry against Hybride aluminite is the petroleum for the kingdoms in this continent. One would really wonder if Agnika has forgotten Hiroto's deed in rescuing Lyndrus from being executed by Metis after his defeat?
The Aluminite plays an important role to Hybride's stability because it's the only kingdom that possessed such mineral in this continent. Unfortunately, the flooding has destroyed the biggest (and possibly the only) aluminite mine, meaning the kingdom's future will going to be bleak if nothing is done.
Hiroto is going West as Hybride's envoy because of the aforementioned Aluminite and the first place he is visiting is Gassel. For whatever the reasons, however, Queen Ismir seems to have some good terms with a woman by then name Gudrun the countess of Agnika, and the lady herself loathes Hiroto very much. If it not for him cancelling the military agreement with Agnika , then it must be related to Hydran's house arrest that soured the relationship between Hybride and Agnika that led to her hatred against Hiroto. Could she be one of Hydran's closest person (relatives, family member or even friend) aside from Lyndrus's late niece?
Makes even more dire for Hybride is that a new aluminite mine is discovered by none other than Agnika, meaning that Agnika is now is calling the shots when any kingdoms want that mineral more, Hybride included. One can speculate that Agnika use that as his revenge against Hiroto for not only the sanction he gave to the kingdom back in Vol.16, but also Hydran's demise from the last book that led to the sour relationship between both Agnika and Hydran .
Doomgoku
2021-12-18, 16:54
how many girls is in Hiroto's Harem i know of Mimia,Valkyria and Sorceire anymore
KasumiZX
2021-12-18, 21:09
how many girls is in Hiroto's Harem i know of Mimia,Valkyria and Sorceire anymore
There should be at least four girls in his harem
Doomgoku
2021-12-19, 11:26
is there going to be more to join in the next vol's
Doomgoku
2021-12-19, 23:14
is there going to be more to join in the next vol's
I hope i is ether Raquel, Disgurd, Metis or Gezerkia
Chingaruna517
2021-12-26, 09:40
is there going to be more to join in the next vol's
That depends on Hiroto's interactions with the female characters in the series. So far, the the big four (Valkyria, Mimia, Sorceire and Excelis) have the most interaction with him.
I hope i is ether Raquel, Disgurd, Metis or Gezerkia
About that, all four of them (or probably more) are recurring allies to Hiroto after they encountered and interacted with him, which changed their initial outlook for the guy. Raquel or may Metis are close enough to be Hiroto's sweet honey. Then again, I think these ladies are grown to like the MC as the story progresses. Heck, even former skeptics such as Felkina (V0l. 10 and first part of Vol.13) , Sylferis (Vol.17) and Lisvaon (Vol.18 and Vol.19) begins to take a liking towards the MC after meeting the guy themselves.
The only few who are still hold some hostility against Hiroto right now are Freyas (Princess of Phyllis) and Nestoria (Knights who has undying loyalty for Urseus), with the former hold a grudge against him for her first defeat whereas the latter loathed the MC for her lord Urseus's insecurities. Lets not forget about the new character in Vol.20 who is an Agnika Countess who loathes Hiroto.
Chingaruna517
2021-12-29, 23:39
Anyways, here are the following the cover & preview illustrations featuring the latest Volume 20 as well as some few (9) preview illustrations and boy, Hiroto is about to get busy with the Western Kingdoms' shenanigans because...lets just say Queen Ismir is much challenging than the likes of Urseus due to her sharp mind that put Hiroto in a tighter position if it not for his cunning, and I'm not talking about her intentions when it comes with the new character name Gudrun the new character may be the Agnika's version of both Raquel and Hydran because a) she is a princess from another foreign country and b) she is aiming for the crown.
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And these are the illustrations of Volume 20 and I will personally review them.
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Oh, and here is another picture
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The bold ones are characters' name or the kingdom's name
For those who are curious what is all about, here is some small description right down below about the first 9 illustrations (Colored Included).
Leonidas is imagining about Sylferis in her casual shirt after Felkina teases him about the Elven Bishop wearing casual clothes. Yes, really.
Valkyria cries with joy after seeing Hiroto return from the West, implying that she wasn't there during Hiroto's expedition to the West.
Raquel volunteers herself to some mission since nobody comes up with an idea to defeat the enemy, much to the shock of both Felkina and especially Hiroto. Something tells me that the situation is far more serious for Hybride,, given the current situation based on the summary itself.
Meet Gudrun (グドルーン), one of Agnika's aristocrat who possesses a rather prolific linage like Felkina. In her case, though, she is hailed from a royalty from Agnika's neighboring kingdom by the name Krygya (キルギア), indicating that she is a princess to that kingdom. Further profile adds that whilst most of Agnika's citizens are having blonde hair with blue eyes whereas Gassel citizens has black hair instead, Gudrun stands out the most due to her greenish-tint raven black long hair. She is also feuding against Queen Astorika over the crown of the kingdom. What is actually going on over there?! Does that mean her home kingdom is also...
She shows absolute loathe for both Hiroto and even her fellow aristocrat Lyndrus and even condemning them for their death due to their alliance without her knowledge. In fact, she even deemed that the Spiritual Lights are "too kind". It is really funny for her to say something like that when it was Agnika's own jerkish comment about the vampires hat led to Hiroto's sanction against the western kingdom to begin with.
Heck, as the story beginning, she manages to stop both merchants and soldiers from both Gassel & another country/province named Cidhna (シドナ) from their ruckus at the port without being intimidated by even Gassel's guards-making her more than a rival to Metis. The only good qualities about her is that even she calling out both Agnika merchants and soldiers for what they did that angered the Gassel and Cidhna people that almost repeating Lyndrus's mistake and even told them to restrain themselves for a while, with hope that she will turn things around. While she is half-right about the merchants' provocation was the reason why they were in their troubled state to begin with, she is still wrong for antagonizing Hiroto either considering he was the one who saved Agnika from Metis and Gassel Army again?
Valkyria is upset for unable to go with Hiroto to the West due to the vampires are still angry at Agnika for the merchants insult about the vampires as "animals" from Volume 15, which of course causing Hiroto to give Agnica 3 times the sanctions than Gassel's own sanction back in the same book. Hence the 2nd Colored appearance. It seems Soichiro doesn't want to be a second fiddle for long after seeing how much his friend has accomplished to become who he is now.
Hirotoand Mimia (yes, really) is riding on the horse in order to meet Dorsel and his busty wife at Nemet Port...and he is forced to eat something spicy again under Dorsel's recommendation. Before this scene, Hiroto is warned by Excelis about 2 people:
First, Gudrun and her reason in loathing Hiroto is because of she was the owner of the mountain sea urchin monopoly which was behind Lyndrus's opposition against the mountain sea-urchin tax rise shtick.
Then Queen Ismir herself because whilst the queen does took a liking on him, there is no telling what will prompt her to change her mind.
Hiroto is talking to both Ismir & Pashan about the oppai when the Queen asked him some really tricky question: Will Hybride be Gassel's enemy or ally. And yes, he used the queen's own oppai size uses it as an emphasis of Hybride's mission is to make sure hate neither Gassel norAgnika will start a war against each other. When Ismir asking more trick questions, Hiroto, after some thinking, comes up with a joke about him marrying Gudrun. Come to think of it, lil' trivia time: Gudrun's oppai is G Cup whereas Ismir's one is E. Anyways, Hiroto's bold marriage with Gudrun amuses both Ismir and Pashan so much that they actually agree with Hiroto's term. To the point thinking that je is an interesting guy after the meeting. However...
Excelis is glaring at Hiroto after learning that our MC is going to "marry" Gudrun, to which Hiroto exclaims that it was a joke. Even worse for the MC, Sorceire and Mimia are also chiming in and confront our MC about it, especially the latter who is bothered by Gudrun's oppai size.
The last picture featuring an adventurer show the miner boss some of the rocks that presumably found in Agnika of all places and asks him to deliver such news to Gudrun. This implies that Gudrun will may using THAT to threaten Hyrbide.
You see, according to the preview chapters, Hybride's largest mine is damaged by a flood and tragically, it becomes unusable.
The situation is so bad that both elven brothers leave Hybride to other countries to discuss with other elves about the aluminite supply crisis: The older brother go to Phyllis whereas the younger one going to Regulus. The only color of these rocks that deemed high-graded are cyan and purple. Oh, and that Agnika merchant make some rather unpleasing remark about the aluminite ore
Will be talking about the analysis of the story based on preview chapters of Volume 20 very soon.
Chingaruna517
2022-02-15, 20:57
OK, guys, before we are going to the Light Novel 20 summary, I need to make an announcement that I will going to be VERY busy in real life, so I don't have time to do more of the summaries for the series. Also, apparently, Volume 21 will be on sale on March 1st. So, I will be going to do that later after this one because it will going to be Hiroto's most challenging task in his life, even worse than the vents of Volume 18-19
So, without any delays, here is the summary for manga's chapter 45 (latest) and it seems that the manga series is tying to end the Election Arc as fast as possible. Will the manga series will end here or continue until the Hybride and Phyllis Arc is beyond
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The brackets () is about my own thoughts about the chapter.
The chapter begins with the trio of Soichiro, Alvy and Curele visit South Salabria on Hiroto's behest as part of his friend's campaign-starting with Marcel. We then see how crowded and bustling Marcel is due to farmland and a lot of buildings, though some part of the city (Hinting North Phyllis remnants as cameos?)
Anyways, the trio meets Marcel Lord first and the latter, despite not voting for Hiroto, is surprised to learn from Soichiro that humans and vampires lived in harmony at Solum. Then, Marcel Lord looks at Curele and when Soichiro reveals that Curele is a vampire, he orders his soldiers but Soichiro calms him down and read a story-namely Red-Riding Hood-to Curele as a proof that not all vampires are bad. Curele demands Soichiro to read more story afterwards, garnering Marcel Lord's intrigue. Oh, and the manga chapter adds a panel about Marcel Lord who is so intrigued by the demonstration that he takes a liking to Curele and even remarks that he has a daughter who has a same age as Curele.
Unfortunately for the trio, the same cannot be said for Glinka Lord as he refuses to vote for Hiroto; instead, he wants to vote for Soichiro and to do that, he demands the MC's best friend to sell sell Curele to him. (Well, that sure confirm the guy being a irredeemable scumbag) Needless to say, Soichiro angrily refuses but Glinka Lord continues his taunt by tempting him to get his vote, which Soichiro responds by tell the lord to take a hike because he doesn't want it and leaves.
It doesn't end well for Soichiro, however, as Alvy lectures him about not to be consumed by temper if he wants to gain the vote. (As rational as it sounds, can Alvy at last trying to fill Zeldis's shoes for a moment because what will going to happen if his baby girl is getting sold?) Sure enough, this causes Soichiro to lose self-esteem as he realizes that he has just screwed Hiroto's chances of winning. Curele comes to cheer the Soichiro with a wine, which Soichiro obliged and fell asleep for even sip it.
Afterwards, Curele put Soichiro to bed and moves out as her revenge for his humilliation. Meanwhile, Glinka Lord and Torlan are cheering over their premature victory because it is revealed that the castle lord has placed his vote for Feuillet after Soichiro left, with hopes that the Secondaria Lord will credit him for his victory. Suddenly, a strong wind breaks the castle windows that freaks both Glinka Lord and Torlan as they both wondering, which turns out to be Curele's prank to owe both bullies. Either way, Glinka Lord's vote for Feuillet turns out to be a fatal mistake because something big is about to happen. More on that later...
Elsewhere, at Neka, Excelis's own situation isn't fare any better than Hiroto: She is shunned by the Secondaria Alliance's castle lords regarding her won stance in regards of her uniformed Development Decree, whilst both Zeldis and Darmur remains loyal to Hiroto as the former declared that he will support for Hiroto despite not having a voting rights, prompting her to deduce that the confrontation with the vampires will be inevitable. (Foreshadowing Gezerkia and Disgurd?) Strangely, her meeting with Manellis of Secondaria is omitted despite the meting itself showcased the different mindset between Manellis and Excelis. Anyways, she receives 2 letters: 1 is Hiroto's letter that the ball continues while the 2nd one reveals that Feuillet was ahead of both her and Hiroto with 8 votes, prompting her to wonder if Hiroto can overturn the situation.
Later, Excelis, now being covered with cloth while being accompanied by a guard, going to Solum next but before she is going to the town, she is making a survey onto the rivers that is near the town and both she and the guards sees several mummies who are bathing at the river, which implies that this is where the mummy lives. This scene astonishes Excelis so much that she realizes the destructive effects of the Uniform Development Decree to everyone if it is implemented (This also explains the reason why Gezerkia and the vampires attacked humans at Orsia as revenge), to the point even cursing the South Salabria castle lords for lying to her because they never been there before. She also remarks that the only reason why South Salabria is flourish in the first place is because unlike the northern counterpart, the water is abundant over there (Hinting Terminus River and , possible Phyllis confrontation).
Meanwhile, Hiroto and Rudin are having a drink with Lusa Lord remarks about Hiroto's 4th visit and he seems to appreciate. More than that, Rudin seems to feel uneased after hearing that Feuillet got 8th vote courtesy with Glinka Lord's vote, which prompted him to suspect that Feuillet would unlikely to fulfill his request to continue the vampire air-mail service in his territory Lusa. There, Rudin asks Hiroto a question about if he actually abolish all of the Development Order, to which
Back to Solum, Excelis and the guard are wandering at a local bar and she is shocked to hear from a citizen that Hiroto is tied with Feuillet with 7 votes. Speaking of the devil, Feuillet himself confront Rudin about his vote for Hiroto and wants him back, to which Rudin refuses and challenges him to declare that Lusa will be exempt from his uniformed Development Decree (which Feuillet isn't willing to do because doing so will lose support from South Salabria castle lords) . The manga then ends with a cliff-hanger where Feuillet threatens Rudin about the consequences for defying him, but Rudin replies that all he knows is that Hiroto's victory will be impactful.
Now, pay attention to this fellow here.
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Yes, ladies and gents, This is Glinka's castle lord and from what I read from the latest manga chapter, he is a scumbag who only doing his thing for the money. Trust me, this greaseball is one of Hiroto's haters and he will play a small yet impactful role in the Light Novel.
Making his physical debut in Volume 4's Chapter 12 after so many mentions throughout the book, as seen in Chapter 45, Zoch refused to vote Hiroto but willing to vote for Soichiro under one condition: Selling Curele to him. Since Soichiro eventually refused, he voted for Feuillet instead and even gloated that the lord should credit him for aiding the benefactor's victory. Unfortunately for Glinka Lord, not only his vote for Feuillet ended up causing Rudin to defect and vote for Hiroto instead, he and his South Salabria castle lords also witnessed Hiroto's victory over Feuillet when the former
With his name being revealed at Zoch in Volume 5, the lord scoffed at Feuillet the moment they reunite as he focuses on Hiroto instead because, ya know, he is the current governor of Salabria now. During the inauguration ceremony, he was one of many castle lord who was stunned to hear about Hiroto's warning about the impending invasion of Gezerkia and the Red-Winged Vampires onto Salabria after the news about their takeover of Shura reached across Hybride. In spite of this, however, during one party, he plead Hiroto to fulfill the uniformed development decree only to be rejected instead as Hiroto himself asked him several fundamental question that not even he can answered. This is where he started to resent Hiroto onwards.
Volume 6 was where Zoch, like most of his South Salabria castle lords, implored Excelis to implement the uniformed Development Order only to be denied and got roasted for forgetting his heroic deeds in saving Salabria from Gezerkia and the Red-Winged Vampires. Heck, he loathed Hiroto so vehemently that he, alongside with his fellow South Salabria castle lords (like Marcel), refused to support Hiroto's policies about enabling Other Species children to study at Primaria. In fact, during that one party, Zoch even gleefully told Hiroto that he and his fellow castle lords would fund the schools if Hiroto allowed the uniformed Development Order. He was also one of many gleefully cheered for Hiroto's downfall when the MC was forced to vacate his governor's position under Emperia's decree (courtesy to Panopticus's schemes) and Excelis replaced him as the Governor, with hopes that she will uniformed Development Order....only to be dismayed to hear that Excelis's announcement that she will continue Hiroto's policies. Sure enough, he and his fellow South Salabria castle lords were objected against Excelis decision but it was futile when Alvy, who became the advisor at that time, stated that Excelis has no obligation to implement the uniformed Development Order. To make matters worse for Zoch, he and his fellow South Salabria castle lords received news about Phyllis Army's invasion onto South Salabria as a message to Emperia about ignoring Eash's request of arresting North Phyllis rebels and send them back to Phyllis. What did he do? He sought Excelis and even Hiroto for help, ironically enough. The following aftermath of Hiroto's victory over Phyllis Army, he and other fellow South Salabria castle lords quickly gave presents to Hiroto and even calling Curele princess as their gratitude for saving Phyllis Army.
In Volume 7, Zoch participated a party about Hiroto's promotion as the leading figure of the 3 Province Boarder Alliance (namely Salabria, Hagar and Ansul) after he success in defeat another Phyllis Army's invasion force. This is where he turned 180 as Hiroto's celebration made him so jealous that he remarked that Salabria was like a "kingdom" to MC. Like Rujad, the governor of Hagar who also loathed Hiroto and the vampires and their victory over Cain Army only exacerbated his hatred for Hiroto, Zoch accepted gifts (particularly money and women) from Phyllis merchants without even realize that all of this were part of Phyllis' plot to smear Hiroto's name in order to create a rift between Emperia and Hiroto before assassinating our MC. Ultimately, greed and lust led to Zoch's demise as he was involved in Hiroto's near assassination by bringing "Hagar Knights", who are actually Phyllis assassins in disguise to Dominus Castle. Whilst Hiroto barely escaped his near assassination partly thanks to their distraction from Raquel who thankfully joined Hiroto's escape to Primaria, Zoch on the other hand was not lucky as he himself was handtied and being imprisoned at the executive office that now filled with corpses of Galsh and other soldiers. In his desperation, Zoch pleaded with an Phyllis ambassador for mercy and even willing to say ANYTHING to keep himself alive, such as helping Phyllis to assassinate Hiroto. Alas, it all ended in futile as the Phyllian ambassador killed him anyways via decapitation as he mocked him for his scummy behavior and refused to let the likes of him to defile Phyllis women.
Chingaruna517
2022-02-25, 10:25
Forth post and, like V19 which is a second half to V18, V21 is a second half to V20 and this will be Hiroto's greatest challenge in his lifetime. This could be Hiroto's biggest challenge yet given how smart his rival from Agnika really is. I will do the review later, so here goes.
Here's the cover of the VN
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ボクっ娘伯爵 VS ヒロト、外交交渉の幕が上がる！
ヒュブリデの特産品、高級染め物には明礬（みょうばん）石が欠かせない。だが、国内では枯渇の危機。豊富な 鉱山は、軍事同盟を破棄したばかりのアグニカ王国にある。アグニカはヒュブリデに軍事協定の締結を要求。受 ければガセル王国との関係は悪化。
断れば明礬石は手に入らない。その上、明礬石の鉱山を保有しているのは、山ウニのことでヒロトに敵意を持つ グドルーン女伯。
ガセルとの関係を悪化させずに明礬石を確保するのは不可能。失敗を宿命づけられた交渉にヒロトは臨むことに なるが――。
Basically,
Hiroto is leaving to Agnika to gain the Alum stones without damaging the diplomacy between Hybride and Gassel, even though said his chances of winning is grimly none. Even more challenging is that said alum stone are now under the possession of Gudrun, Queen Astorica's bitter rival who loathes Hiroto as much as the reigning queen herself due to her ambition to be the kingdom's next ruler.
In other words, Hiroto is facing a rather difficult task because Agnika's demand from either faction will put his skill to the test, and Volume 21 explores Hiroto's solutions despite his chances of winning is virtually zero.
The bold ones are characters' name or the kingdom's name
Agnika in general, and both factions (Gudrun and Astorica Faction) are as bad as each other in spite of their fierce feud against each other for the throne.
Gudrun the Countess is one of Hiroto's vilest enemy due to her grudge against him over what he did in Volume 15 that affected her mountain urchin monopoly, as well as her formidable guts and intelligence. She hailed from a nobility family from Agnika's neighboring kingdom from further west and she has an ambition to take over Agnika. The discovery of the Aluminite Stones in Agnika-at her territory, of all places-further fueling Gudrun's arrogance she gloats that she has Hiroto checkmated. Unlike most of Hiroto's rival and enemies, Gudrun is no fool as she actually investigated him via a report and try not to learn his enemies' past mistake: To crush Hiroto, she sends a letter to Hybride about her ridiculous condition to Hybride if it wants the alum stones from her.-one that will make Hiroto's task even more difficult.
Queen Astoricaand her supporters aren't as nice as Gudrun either: Despite her bitter rivalry for Gudrun, Astorica hates Hybride even more after Hiroto broke the military alliance between both kingdoms, to the point even blamed Lyndrus for the mess or even berated an elven merchant for even speaking. The concerning part about her is that, according to Lyndrus, the queen herself is very short-tempered like Gudrun. While she gleefully smirked at Hybride's owes for its lost of Aluminite mins due to a flood, which she viewed as "karma" for the Hybride's breakup from its military's alliance between both kingdoms, she was also frustrated to know that Agnika's newly discovered aluminite mines is located at Gudrun's territory of all place, so she also making a dastard request to Hybride in order to prevent Gudrun from overthrowing her from the throne. Both Lyndrus and Lokroi will be responsible to aid the queen by any means necessary, with the Duke suggesting Astorica to invite Hiroto to Agnika despite the latter's scorn for the MC remains visible over what happened at Volume 19.
Then, you have Gassel who played as a wild card because it will turn against Hybride should Hybride accept demands from either Gudrun and Astorica.
Unfortunately, Hydran is back as it seems he is still scorn both Hiroto and the vampires for his own downfall. Yes, really.
Also, here are the following demands from both Gudrun and Astorica to Hybride
Reestablish the military alliance between Hybride and Agnika.
Pay 20% of taxes of both soldiers and money.
Recognize her instead of Gudrun as Agnika's legit ruler.
Sending Hybride Army that have contingency event with Gassel.
Pay 80% of taxes for each purchase of the alum stones.
Recognize her instead of Astorica as Agnika's legit ruler.
Chingaruna517
2023-01-09, 07:39
OK, fellas, I know that there is an inactivity in this thread because I have some real life, hence the inactivity of this trend. I think I still haven't write the stories of both Vol.20 and Vol.21 yet, As of this writing of this trend, Kagami-sensei is working on manuscripts for both the upcoming new game and the upcoming books of this series. I don't have any new updates other than follow up the news from Kagami-sensei himself via tweets but here is what I know,
A new antagonist will make his/her debut that will going to be much more challenging than many of Hiroto's rivals and enemies in the past.
Nothing is known about both books but here is my personal speculation about the plot.
This would be a 2 parter like the previous 4 books (though, for some reason, Kagami-sensei focusing on Book 23 before 22, assuming the latter has already done).
Speaking of which, considering Kagami strongly focuses on Book 23, Book 22 is basically about the break from the main story just like Book 9 and focusing other characters like Felkina and Raquel and Leonidas, whereas Book 23 returns to the main arc.
Whichever the case, according to Kagami sensei himself, either both or one of these new books heavily focuses on a treaty that is inspired from the Treaty of Westphalia.
I will gonna do the speculations later on.
Anyways, a long awaited manga chapter is finally here and this is where the election is truly
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The chapter begins with Feuillet entering the Primaria Cathedral on the day of the election day and his remark about the upcoming . So, he asked Rudin again for help but Rudin refused again, causing the Secondaria Lord to leave the first debate to Torlan while remarking about him losing to a kid like Hiroto who only arrived in this new world for 3 months.
Meanwhile, Excelis remarks about her facing off with Hiroto as a rival but for some reason, she kinda, even to the point having fascination about Hiroto embraces her oppai. Either way, she snaps herself back
Speaking of Hiroto, he is confronted by a nervous Sentelio tells him that he never been a debate but Hiroto tells him that he got this covered even if he loses. Before the debate, Valkyria gives Hiroto a kiss on his cheek whereas both Mimia and Sorceire cheers him up. Then, Hiroto sits with Feuillet, who himself already disgusted to meet him and talk something about Rudin's mistake on choosing a runt like Hiroto, but Hiroto doesn't seems to mind, for whatever the reasons.
Anyways , the first debate begins with a 3 candidates' respective stewards telling everyone about supporting their respective lords by explaining their policies, with Excelis's steward being the first, then Sentelio whose nervousness makes Hiroto's allies rightfully worried, and then lastly Torlan who is surprisingly good in debates by bring up Ulkan's dreams while using his snark against Hiroto, though Hiroto himself seems amused by it.
With the first debate is over, Feuillet's smugly remarks his relief and then checking on Hiroto if he is shaken because of Sentelio 's poor performance, only to be partially surprised to see Hiroto smiles and winks at him instead which prompt Feuillet to think either his young rival has some trick in his sleeves or he is a fool. Nonetheless, the manga ends with a cliff-hanger where Hiroto is looking forward for this debate (Manga exclusive).
Chingaruna517
2023-03-11, 10:22
OK, folks. I know it is been long but after a long wait, we finally has an update on the latest book is finally out. The cover isn't out yet but here is a bits of teaser for the upcoming book.
I will make up for the illustrations of both Volume 20 and Volume 21 after this post.
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海外派兵ができない中、ヒロトは女商人の力になれるのか？
裁判協定によってようやく平穏を取り戻したかのように見えるアグニカ王国とガセル王国――。だが、自分こそ 法だと思い込むアグニカの大貴族ゴルギント伯は、自らが治める港湾都市の裁判所に圧力を掛け、ガセルの女商 人シビュラの訴えを不当に却下させる。抗議したシビュラは無残に殺されてしまう。
妹のカリキュラは助けを求めてヒュブリデへ向かうが、ヒュブリデは明礬石のことでアグニカに強い態度を取れ ない。傲岸不遜なゴルギント伯に対して、ヒロトはどう立ち向かうのか。ゴルギント篇前編
Basically,
Hiroto is feuding with a new rival namely Golgint, an arrogant Agnican aristocrat who thinks that he is above the law and rule his province with an iron fist, of which putting the peace between Agnica and Gassel in danger. Consequently, his behavior resulting the dismissal of Sibyl the Gasselian merchant whose protest ends up leading to her murder, leading her sister Calicula to seek Hybride for help but Hybride cannot do anything due to the alum stones with Agnica.
Chingaruna517
2023-04-06, 08:52
Sorry for the late post, folks. It looks like my own laptop was now rendered unusable because of of I had a new computer, plus I need to update that series' wikia as well because...well, the site needs a great overhaul, if you know what I mean.
Anyways, these are the official illustrations for Volume 22 and we're entering a new arc and it is getting so challenging that even the ever cunning Hiroto is having a dilemma because of 2 things.
Not everyone at Agnica agreed with the proposal he made that lead to the peace between Agnica and Gassel. People in Port Sarika remains dissatisfied by the treaty from the last book in regards of the taxation policies. As such,
Nobles in Hybride are trying to no cooperate with Leonidas again by passing through their resolution in against the war taxation, mainly because Leonidas listening to only Hiroto's suggestion and both Univestel and Panopticus specifically warns him to stop relying on Hiroto
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Excelis doesn't feel so well because one incident that gave Hiroto trouble. Yes, really. More on that later...
Speaking of which, here are Hiroto and his girls are playing the game that is taking place at the casino, of which taking place. Unfortunately, before Hiroto can even play the game, Excelis play the game under her drunken state and lose the game. With 6000 Cross. Naturally, Golgint mocks Hiroto and even worse, the casino staff refuse to help him. That is until Mimia is next to challenge him into that game and surprisingly win the game, meaning that Hiroto .
As the result of that casino incident, Excelis is heavily reprimanded by Alvy for disgracing the elf's name . Luckily for her, Hiroto forgives her
As for Golgint, he is still angry by his humiliating defeat by Mimia the "peasant" that let Hiroto got away from it, so much so that he even wanting to get his hands on him but unable to because Valkyria was there (remember that Phyllis and Noblesia made that terrible mistake once, as well as Magia where), though this doesn't stops him from tempting to make Hiroto's life miserable (Bourgault and Hydran tried their attempts twice and guess how the consequences bit them back)-even if it means cutting off the alum stones supplies to Hybride by sinking a Hybridian ship that delivers said supplies back to that kingdom.
Curele calling Soichirowith her tears on her eyes while holding the book. Don't tell me that Golgint did something terrible to him?!
Meet Sibyl , a Gasselian merchant who arrives at Port Sarika for a fruit that is looks like a durian but, as the stories goes on, she becomes irritated because the Agnica merchant makes a ridiculous price with a jerkish behavior and her complains only gets her dismissed and she vows to let Metis know about this incident so she can destroy the port. Not long afterwards, she got killed by the river pirates, courtesy to Golgint's orders.
For a very long time, Hiroto and Metis is seen reunite again and they seemly talking about the game they played recently. I supposed that this is for the
Ladies and gentlemen, meet Calicula the first human loli in this series who happens to be a sister to the late Sibyl and goes to Sarika in order to find out her sister's murder and bring it too justice. Sadly, she doesn't get any answer because Sarika residents still treats her terribly just because she is an Gasselian, courtesy to Golgint who not only making sure that she will not get what she wants, he also want that girl join her sister in the afterlife too. Fortunately for her, she spots a Hybridan ship where Slara and Luluk and her new husband are taking back to Salabria.
Calicula doesn't go to Sarika alone, though. She is accompanied by 2 knights who really aren't as useful as it seemed. She once ordered to kick the Agnician merchant's ass for denying her appeal but they didn't.
They also urged Calicula do not report to Metis afterwards which easily annoys Calicula for a good reason.
Hiroto and Leonidas are here to discuss not just about the casino incident, but also a meeting between nobles who just passed their protest against war taxation, giving Hiroto a sober reminder that the nobles in Hybride still despise him no matter how good his eloquence is. Things are not looking good on Leonidas too, however, because he is constantly being reminded by both Univestel and Panopticus specifically advise the king to stop relying too much on Hiroto while readily to listen to others because, you guess it, many nobles in the kingdom are repulsed by Leonidas's favoritism , of which garnered Leonidas's annoyance due to his trust for Hiroto. (I mean, these two should know by now that Hiroto's orthodox thinking was the reason why Hybride survive from it's enemies-a feat that not even veteran nobles can matched.)
Hiroto and Calicula finally meets for the first time and the latter asking him to help her to avenge her sister's death. Unfortunately, as angry and frustrated as he feels for Sibyl's death, Hiroto is having a dilemma because this means waging a war against Agnica and the nobles just passing through the anti-war taxation resolution not too long ago. The preview chapter ends with a cliffhanger where Calicula cries and plea Hiroto to help her because Sibyl has been taken care of her after the death of her late mom.
Basically, some people at Agnica still acting jerkish despite the treaty between Agnica and Gassel that supposed to bring peace between both kingdoms from the last book, and things are only to get ugly when a new character is introduced and unfortunately for our heroes,
Count Golgint of Port Sarika at Agnica is the main antagonist in this book and his rivalry with Hiroto is the new arc's main spotlight. He is one of Gudrun's major supporter and one of 5 most influential aristocrat in the kingdom but he thinks that he himself is the law in the town he is ruling. He meets Hiroto at the casino and, as always, he belittles our MC and then mocking him when Excelis losing the game. While his feud against Hiroto is as typical as the other villains in the series, with his hatred against Hiroto isn't any different than any of Hiroto's enemies what's make Golginteven more dangerous is that he isn't a sloppy guy in what he does and he will make sure he see it through. Sibyl becomes the victim of his dirty deed because he hated Gassel merchant so much that he orders some of his men, who themselves disguise as river pirates, to "make her disappear". That makes him much like a hypocrite because he did mocks Hiroto for being a "coward" for fleeing away or depending his harem to do his game while he himself doesn't want to to get rid of anyone who escape his port before they can report to Metis about it.
Unsurprisingly, Hybrdian nobles also making their appearance again but this time, and they are against the war taxation and the only way to get them comply is restoring Hydran's honor, making Hiroto's work even more difficult. Finnath and Gollard and Lemaire are the ones who lead this who attended that meeting, only Rasmus, Limbeld and Margus did not attend said meeting because of their health conditions.
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P.S.: Sorry for the late update because of real life shenanigans lately...
Chingaruna517
2023-07-19, 10:22
Sorry for the late posts for 3 months ago because I got some busy things to do lately...
Anyways, yeah, after reading Volume 22 it seems to me that Hybride doesn't deserve Hiroto because even after what Hiroto been through, some people STILL loathe Hiroto and want him gone. All because of this Alum Stones from Agnica. I dunno what to say about this but it seems to me that Hybride's worst enemy is not just the outside forces, but also domestic corruption too. (Looking at YOU, Hydran and others)
Despite his eloquence, Hiroto is overwhelmed by the Privy Council's objection against his suggestion to help Calicua's appeal against Golgint for killing Sybil and the unfair deal, including Univestel and Panopticus and even Sylferis. What really hurting Hiroto the most is that Leonidas rejects his suggestion for the first time in his life while agreeing with Univestel's plan over his own by sending envoys to both Sarika and Gasel for a talk, and this despite Hiroto's warning that sending envoys will, considering that Sibyl's death has technically putting both kingdoms at war and Golgint will not taking Hybride seriously-something Leonidas brushed off.
Consequently, Hiroto's prediction becomes 89% true because Alvy's audience with Ismir ended in disaster because a suggestion to have a talk with Agnica made queen so furious that she walked away while the meeting was still ongoing, and Sōichirō's only reason for his success in his mission was due to Curele's sudden appearance and it took a combination of both Curele's demonstration of power and Sōichirō's performance forced Sarica Trading Court to accept Calicua's appeal and reversed the unfair trade decision towards Gasel;even more surprising is that Golgint complied with Hybride's terms without resistance but, just as Hiroto forewarned Leonidas, even after seeing Curele and the vampires he ordered his men to not take Hybride seriously so long the kingdom didn't send it's fleet or Hiroto appears with the vampires. Additionally, Hiroto also has a hunch that Golgint was pretending and boy, he was right because Golgint immediately revert the trading court decision the moment Curele and Sarica and declared that anyone who stand in his way will die.
Also, additional illustrations from V22
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Both Raquel and Felkina are the only few who support Hiroto during the meeting and they also warned Hiroto about how the Privy Council are acting hostile towards him so suddenly. Unfortunately for them however, neither women ever anticipate that Leonidas is also brush off Hiroto's advice- a decision can have disastrous consequences for Hybride, considering that one merchant's death has already put both Agnica and Gasel at war
The appearance of both Curele and Soichiro at Sarica Port and it is there we see Sōichirō' shines, with him using the same eloquence like Hiroto to those who mocked him as a "stick insect". Just because of his own skinny size. Folks in Sarica who mocked both Curele and Soichiro are shaken by the former's prowess whose wind ripping the trading court's roof apart, just like how she destroyed Hydran's own mansion
Calicua is so moved by what Soichirodid at Sarica that she actually hold his hand and thanking him. Much to our MC's friend's blushing. We also learn that the reason why Ismir was so angry about Hybride for not bringing Golgint into justice for Sybil's murder was because the latter often brought delicious food to the palace. Meanwhile, what happened at Sarica Port made Golgint extremely furious because the trading judge has accepted the appeal which deemed defiance against his order, but at the same time he was also afraid of the vampires after seeing them in action so he had to lay low for a while, though he still
Leonidas is shocked by both news in regards of the envoys: The good news is that due to Curele's surprise appearance has caused the Sarica Trading Court to reverse their decision to ignore Gasel's merchant unfair trade and Golgint was surprisingly cooperative. The bad news is, of course, Alvy's mission to Gassel ended disastrously because that suggestion for a talk only ended up enraged Ismir so much that she immediately leaves during the. Either way, the mixed results doesn't improves the Privy Council's relationship with Hiroto as one Lord Chancellor use sarcasm to mock Hiroto about using the vampires to solve everything, whereas Hiroto suspect that Golgint's uncharacteristic compliance to Hybride's demand is anything but genuine and he had a hunch that the aristocrat will turn 180 soon. The following result of the envoys forces Leonidas [/B to face a harsh reality about Gasel's wrath for Hybride's inaction against Golgint and starting to have regrets for not listening to Hiroto's advice to send a fleet to Sarica-a plan the king himself refused to go along because it would made Golgint even more hostile against him . Univestel, who was the one who suggested that terrible idea in the first place,
Just as Hiroto feared, Golgint does immediately revoke the Trading Court's previous decision about the unfair taxation onto B] Gaselian merchants once Curele and Soichiro left Sarica, with a resolve to kill anyone who stand in his way. One month later, Calicua is going to experience the same terrible treatment from folks in Sarica just like her late sister. The fruit she is about to purchase is 3 times higher than the original price (albeit on purpose) and her appeal to the Trading Court is largely ignored again (Golgint had the head judge who accepted Calicua's appeal executed), causing her to yell that Metis will going to kill them for them until the appearance of the river pirates (the same one that killed Sybil) causes her to shiver in fear. Unlike Sybil, however, Calicua escapes during the chaos by jumping into a river but her fate remains unknown which is served as the novel's cliffhanger
dragon213
2023-07-20, 15:24
which ones of the girls has Hiroto slept with and when, as in volumes? Just curious
darkofficer
2023-07-21, 08:45
it feels like for every 2 steps hiroto make someone will hate him for it and someone else push him back but he then lands in some boobs
Chingaruna517
2023-07-21, 08:45
which ones of the girls has Hiroto slept with and when, as in volumes? Just curious
I wish I know, man. The one I know so far is this.
Volume 14-Valkyria
Volume 15-Mimia
Volume 16(?)-Excelis
Volume 22-Sorciere
Chingaruna517
2023-09-05, 11:46
Now with that out of the way, here comes the 23rd Volume and man, I am telling ya, this is the middle part of the Golgint Arc.
Volume 23 is here an if you think this is the final part of this arc? Wrong,
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傲慢伯爵ゴルギント VS 辺境伯ヒロト 対決のゆくえは――？
相一郎の活躍により、ガセルの女商人カリキュラの訴えは受理され、有利な裁定が下される。だが、アグニカの 大貴族ゴルギント伯は手下の私掠船にカリキュラを襲わせる。しかし、襲撃は失敗。
彼女を殺し損ねたことを知ったゴルギントは、ヒロトを失脚させるためにヒュブリデに使者を派遣し、罠を仕掛 ける。さらに、ピュリスの名将メティスが報復の前に偵察に来ることまで読んで先に手を打つ。それに対してメ ティスは――。ゴルギント篇中編、絡み合う政治の糸の中で、ヒロトはどう立ち回れるのか
The rivalry between Hiroto and Golgint is going to take a new level of hostility, specifically where the main antagonist is now setting a trap for our MC in order to ruin his career, all the while knowing that Metis responds by going patrolling Sarica, mostly out of concern about Ismir's well being.
Also here are some preview illustrations.
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Chingaruna517
2024-01-15, 08:41
More additional illustrations from Volume 23 and man, why do I feel that people STILL underestimating Hiroto even after all what he did and people like Univestel and Panopticus who ends up making thing worse for Hybride despite their good intentions?
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Ya know what? Since I almost as little time to actually do the update thing due to real life stuff, I will going to update the Volume 24 version
Thanks for the illustrations. Will be waiting for the spoilers.
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