Originally Posted by amatsunagi (Post 4968328)

I think above points are enough. There are others that I might failed to remember or notice but could be used as a point of similarities for both series.

Lastly, yes this is Harem. Starting from zero, he will gather party members and unfortunately (or maybe fortunately?) to him, lots of party member he gained are female.

Originally Posted by vezonisdead (Post 4968467)

Is it comparable to Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka? hehe harem sounds nice.

Originally Posted by BW95 (Post 4968475)

I wouldn't call Weed's motivation dark and you're crazy if you think Weed's kind deep down inside.

So a few questions...
1. Does the protagonist come from modern Japan?
2. How does he compensate for his lack of offense?
3. What are these heroes supposed to do? Is there a demon king somewhere?

Originally Posted by amatsunagi (Post 4968989)

I don't know if this is the same as Dungeon deai, since I haven't read that one (it is in my read list).



Weed's dark enough to me, his greed is insatiable, to the point of squeezing or wringing every last bit of thing he can use, literally. Normally people don't go that far (let just say he is like Uncle Scrooge). But then again, his actions, although not for charitable act, is motivated by the need to care for his family, especially his little sister. Even if he didn't realized it, he actually did care for others, that's why I said he is kind, (his teammates, his teacher, etc).

Okay that's enough rant about Weed ^^

While answering all of your question, I'll talk more about the series.




Naofumi ways of adventuring is party style and he is on supportive role. The shield grant him boost in stats, mainly defense and new skill to use such as imprisoning target, heal, guarding, etc.

Originally Posted by amatsunagi (Post 4968989)

I don't know if this is the same as Dungeon deai, since I haven't read that one (it is in my read list).



Weed's dark enough to me, his greed is insatiable, to the point of squeezing or wringing every last bit of thing he can use, literally. Normally people don't go that far (let just say he is like Uncle Scrooge). But then again, his actions, although not for charitable act, is motivated by the need to care for his family, especially his little sister. Even if he didn't realized it, he actually did care for others, that's why I said he is kind, (his teammates, his teacher, etc).

Okay that's enough rant about Weed ^^

While answering all of your question, I'll talk more about the series.

The story starts with 4 people from different world summoned there to become heroes, they are:
Amagi Ren - Hero of Sword, 16 years old, High-school student. Bishounen (more to the girly type) and cool.
Kitamura Motoyasu - Hero of Spear, 21 years old, University student. Handsome guy, and easy going.
Kawasumi Itsuki - Hero of Bow, 17 years old, High-school student. Calm and well mannered.
Iwatani Naofumi - Hero of Shield, 20 years old, University student. typical unsociable otaku, but friendlier and easygoing.

They are summoned from japan, albeit different world with the world Ren, Motoyasu and Itsuki came from are far more advanced in technology than where Naofumi came from. After that, the King, Orto Clay Merulomarg, explained that the 4 heroes are summoned to repel the calamity that threaten the kingdom of Merulomarg. They cannot return to their world unless they finish the task of saving the world. The king also explain about Status Magic, a magic in this world which enabled people to check their own status. Naofumi checked his status and he found:

Name: Iwatani Naofumi
Job Class: Shield Hero Lv1
Equipment:
- Small Shield (Legendary Equipment)
- Clothes from another world
Skill: None
Magic: None.

The King then told them to rest, and they go to the guest room, checking and learning about their weapon. Naofumi found that they weapon are equipped with Help function (Tutorial, glossary, etc) and Translation function (Automatic translation of this world language by speaking and listening, not writing). After that they each talked a bit about themselves. They each agreed that this world are really game-alike. Ren and Motoyasu added that this world system are somehow similar to the game in their world (Their world already embraced the VRMMO technology). Itsuki only play consumer game but at least has basic understanding, only Naofumi who has very little knowledge, therefore, making him an amateur. The other three ridicule him a bit, saying that Shield class is unpopular, loser class that only has good defense at start but later on will hard to catch up with others.

The next day, They gathered in front of the King. They are required to travel separately from other heroes, therefore several people from the castle will join them in their adventure as party members. Result:
Ren: 5 people
Motoyasu: 4 people (3 girls)
Itsuki: 3 people
Naofumi: 0 people.

The King explained that there are rumor about Naofumi being an amateur than the rest (apparently someone is eavesdropping on the heroes chat yesterday) making him even more unpopular. In the end, one girl, Mein Sufi from Motoyasu party joined him. The King gave Naofumi 800 gold to recruit new talent, while the others only received 600 gold. Naofumi then goes to purchase new equipments but he then learned he couldn't equip weapon, making him even more hopeless for an offensive. Naofumi, by suggestion from Main buy a chain mail, and new equipment for Mein. They head out to the plain area outskirt of the city. Naofumi has difficulty fighting since he has very low attack (punching), but on the other side, he doesn't even feel pain from the monster attack. Mein comfort him. Later, after fighting a bit, they rested at inn, on different room. The next day, Naofumi found all his equipment (clothes included) and his money (except small changes) disappear. All that left is his shield in his wrist (and boxer pants). Naofumi goes to the room next door, but didn't found Mein. Still not understanding what happening, he deduced he is robbed by thief. Suddenly, two soldiers roughly bring him back to the castle, there he found Mein, is sobbing, while the King, other heroes and people there looking at him with contempt and hatred. When Naofumi going to report he is being robbed, the King bellowed at him, Naofumi couldn't understand. Mein then explain that Naofumi forced himself on her. Naofumi tried to plead for his innocence, however no one believes him. He is even more shocked when he sees his chain mail, is equipped by Motoyasu. Mein makes a mocking gesture, sticking her tongue out at him (unseen by others), and Naofumi finally realize he is betrayed, not only by Mein but also by the King and other Heroes. It is all clear that at the start of his summoning, no one is looking at him as hero, but a nuisance, everyone is making fun of him. He is soon filled with anger and throw the rest of money he have to Motoyasu. The King couldn't execute Naofumi as he is still a Hero, so he pardoned him, but will not support him anymore. Naofumi walks away, and on that day, the rumour spread far, his reputation goes down hill and he lost everything...

2 week later, he managed to get several money from selling drop items to pay for new cheap equipment at the weapon shop. When people still ridicule him or making fun of him, he let them taste Balloon monster hidden beneath his cape to attack those people (if you look at the cover of vol 1, you will sea orange monsters under his cape, Naofumi intentionally keep those monster for this kind of occasion. He is fine since his defense his very high, thus he didn't feel any pain at all even when bitten). Not only his personality changed drastically, he is even more known notoriously for his unfriendly attitude and bad deeds. Later he learned more about his shield, His shield can absorb any material and parts of monster, fulfilling requirement needed for unlocking new shield, and granting him increment in stats and new skill. He can change the form of his shield, to use many skills granted by the shield (later he will acquire skills to increase quality of item he made, ranging from food, medicine, weapon, armor, etc). There is only one problem, he cannot adventure alone. No matter what, he is not suited for attacking, he can only defend himself and others, therefore he need party members. But he didn't trusted other, they will someday betray him. At this time, someone offer him a solution: purchasing slave. Slave will never betray their master, because they are controlled by a magic to force their master order unto them, any act of betrayal or desertion will kill the slave. At first, he is offered a werewolf at Lv66, but Naofumi refused, as it is not useful on long run. Naofumi asked for small and cheap slave, saying even if it's weak, he will train them. Then Naofumi managed to get a slave at cheap price, sickly little girl at age of 10 who is a Human Beast of Raccoon race (Merulomarg is a country with human right, so there will never be human slaves, however Sub-human or Human Beast are exception). This slave name is, Laftalia / Raftalia.


Naofumi ways of adventuring is party style and he is on supportive role. The shield grant him boost in stats, mainly defense and new skill to use such as imprisoning target, heal, guarding, etc.

Originally Posted by oplover (Post 4969018)

This seems very interesting. Along the journey did he also get some clues about going back to his world?

Originally Posted by Libros (Post 4969000)

The part about him taking slaves and how they're treated pisses me the F off but this still sounds interesting anyway.

Originally Posted by BW95 (Post 4969007)

Son of a bitch. I always thought those aspects as more comedic than dark. Korean novels like these don't have much depth to them. This shares more similarities to Ark. Another Korean novel with a similar character and setting.

Thanks for the info dump, but I think you should put those in spoiler tags.

I'm guessing this is a harem?
Did this slave magically grow up into the beast woman on the cover of the first novel?
So currently how is our protagonist holding up compared to the other heroes?

Originally Posted by @GEMC (Post 4969014)

is there a translation or summary of every volume of these already?

Originally Posted by black_cat1 (Post 4969137)

Well, something about politic of the world

Originally Posted by amatsunagi (Post 4969158)

Originally Posted by amatsunagi (Post 4969126)

Since the info above is just 1 or 2 chapter of first volume, I thought it is not that much of big spoiler but I'll do so :heh:



Nope, I think this is one of those out-of-radar series, coming out from unpopular publisher or Light novel Imprint :heh:

Originally Posted by Kioras (Post 4969375)

I had thought it was weird in the spoilers that they kidnap him from another world, give him a legendary hero artifact, then betray and set him up to be falsely accused.

I imagine they needed to summon all the heroes at once, and whomever the shield hero was going to be, they were going to try and ruin there reputation.

Originally Posted by BW95 (Post 4969384)

I guessed that much, but it still seems weird that they would set him up without even giving him a chance even though it is likely that the summoning spell chooses people similar to the previous batch, which means that all the other heroes besides the shield hero must have been complete dicks.

Ran some searches. Manga adaptation spotted!



Also it turns out this also started out as a web novel and has been read more than 53 million times online!

Originally Posted by Eijigawa (Post 4969560)

Why am I getting Rance vibes from this MC? Must be the slave girl part~

Though his fighting style reminds me of a certain Swordbreaker manga.

Originally Posted by BW95 (Post 4969561)

What's Rance?

Originally Posted by dragon1412 (Post 4969548)

web novel
to those who interested in the web version
Edit : btw the web novel is already completed

Originally Posted by Eijigawa (Post 4969560)

Why am I getting Rance vibes from this MC? Must be the slave girl part~

Though his fighting style reminds me of a certain Swordbreaker manga.

Originally Posted by Libros (Post 4969172)

Originally Posted by sandhy88 (Post 4969355)

There is anymore description about the other heroes? (the sword, spear, & bow). We already know that Motoyasu was a f**king bastard, but there are any story about them? How was their development?

Originally Posted by BW95 (Post 4969373)

Thanks! Just a few more questions.

Does mentally maturity come with this growth spurt or is she like Kon from Tokyo Ravens?
I'm guessing Laftalia plays the role of main damage dealer?
Does she call him master?
Has his relationship with her reached romantic or at least one-sided romance?
Is the blondie some sort of healer?
What is the scale of the challenges Naofumi faces every volume? I can't imagine it being like Moonlight Sculptor where Weed always gets roped into some huge Crusade with the bare minimum of forces.
Is this Kawasumi Itsuki male or female? I'm trying to confirm if all the heroes here are guys.

It seems a little weird for the King to betray him just for something his predecessor had done.

Does it look like the author's going to use Naofumi's trauma to further his character development? I can imagine him freeing Laftalia from her slavery under dire circumstances thereby overcoming his trust issues.

Originally Posted by BW95 (Post 4969550)

Any significant differences?

Originally Posted by omegasereon (Post 4969572)

Thanks, time to use google translate and make sense of it.

Originally Posted by NickLZH (Post 4969952)

Thanks amatsunagi for the Summaries, being Naofumi is suffering :(
What happens to the 2nd princess in volume 3? Will she get rescued or will no one find out who kidnapped her?

Originally Posted by amatsunagi (Post 4970172)

Yeah, I raged a lot upon reading these unfairness :mad:

Originally Posted by Kioras (Post 4970555)

I imagine Mein is the red head on the background cover of volume 1. I wonder if she had anything to do with trying to eliminate her younger sibling, to reduce competitors to the throne when her father shuffles off.

Originally Posted by BW95 (Post 4970326)

That first volume was just touching. Usually, I think men who cry like babies are wimps, but this was just gratifying.



Hey, it's a small price to pay for a princess. In any case, I like where this is going. I'd like to see Naofumi take on all of these bastards and win.

If the King was one of the previous generation of heroes wouldn't that mean he also came from another world?
Motoyasu has the nerve to think he's a jerk after what he did?
How far has Naofumi gotten with the second princess? Is she useful? Does she know the truth of his past? How does she feel about it?
So Naofumi's party currently consists of 4, including the princess?
The first princess' name is Marty? You sure? I just looked it up and its a guy's name. She must be a bitch.
Filo is young right? It seems a little weird that she's already stronger than the sword hero and there are more of her.

By the way, I started a topic on this under Future Project Suggestions at Baka-Tsuki. It's all up to the Powers That Be now.

Originally Posted by Kioras (Post 4970555)

I imagine Mein is the red head on the background cover of volume 1. I wonder if she had anything to do with trying to eliminate her younger sibling, to reduce competitors to the throne when her father shuffles off.

I guess it is kinda sad that the beast men physically mature as they level, as it can cause them to miss a portion of there childhood, as it is over-taken by real world troubles.

The other 3 heroes sound like an amalgamation of various bad mmo tropes/behavior also as was stated are playing hero without any deep thought into cause and effect.

I wonder if any of the 4 brought into the world have any knowledge or information from the modern era that could be applied, or have thought about spreading. For example the Scientific method or even basic chemistry, probably not though.

The King should of realized he is playing with fire annoying a hero like that, with the various changes and information he could spread throughout the world that would endanger his position.

Look forward to any translations but I doubt much with come of it, novel translations require so much work.

Originally Posted by sunsown (Post 4970914)

This light novel is very interesting even though the setting is somewhat common like an ordinay person being summoned to another world and has to act as a hero. Reading the summaries posted by amatsunagi it is quite intriguing to read the full conversations of the characters and their interactions. It will be really good if this light novel gets translated to english.

@amatsunagi

Great share.