Rakuin no Monsho

[ArchmageXin]

Originally Posted by whsie

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No harem. This is a straight up political, tactics-based LN.

Spoiler for spoiler...kind of:

The main relationship in this series should be obvious enough since the couple are on half of the covers, but there are multiple rough patches. The relationship is developed over the course of 4-5 volumes and just when you feel that there is finally a break through, Volume 5 end/Volume 6 happens.

I can safely say that it wasn't until the end that the relationship ever settles down.

Also, the masked prince=fake crown prince will be kept secret for a LONG time.

Character development is supposed to be a major emphasis in this story.

I thought Inea Melplus would gain interest in the "Prince" when he suddenly rejected her advances. And then there is the Hon Ran girl. But I doubt any of them would see each other as ally or rival though. This is definitely more hardcore than Madan.

Yea, I kind of notice when the MC thought who would benefit by murdering the Prince and the Princess. Then he saw his own name engraved on his own sword.

What happen is Volume 5 and 6? I presume by v 12 he settle down?

[whsie]

There are other girls who like the MC in a subtle way, but that doesn't mean he's creating a harem or even reciprocating their feelings. It's just kind of there.

For example, the MC and Ran (the tamer) have strong mutual respect and great chemistry (greater than the heroine). The reader almost feels there is something a bit more, but they never take it beyond friendship.

Spoiler for Volume 6:

He leaves after settling down the main conflict (involves two other groups). To the empire, the Prince is dead. Corpse whereabouts unknown. In reality, the MC left with his two friends. Volume 6-8 takes place at another country. In other words, that is 4 volumes where the MC and heroine don't have any sort of interaction. And even when the MC returned, the heroine doesn't believe that the MC is the person who supposedly died. In other words, the heroine believed the returned Prince is an impostor (oh the irony).

Volume 5 was also noticeable because the b*tchy princess sister was about to expose the MC as a fake Prince too. Then the MC suddenly "died".

The thing to remember about the development of the MC and heroine is that the MC is "supposed" to be this incompetent Prince. It's how the heroine, king, royalty, and his "siblings" all view him. The relationship and level of respect between the MC and heroine is gradually built up through the MC's exploits. Just when everything feels right and the relationship is finally settled, we have volume 6.

[Okashira]

I have liked this for a while, but I haven't been able to spoil myself too much on what happens, some little interesting and very small tidbits that bothered me early on :

Spoiler:

- Orba's brother was confirmed dead
- The Mother was confirmed dead..... I think?
- The childhood friend (Alice) apparently hasn't been mentioned ever since the flashback, so it's pretty likely that her fate is what Orba surmised.

..... So I guess there is little chance about the past biting him back? (though I read that one guy that was in love with Alice, who tried to attack Orba after he assumed his fake role & he notice who he was, but it probably was something small).

[alviam099]

Yeah I guess, it would be off-kilter if Orba, the fake prince is busted so early.

I thought setsuna's gonna take this project?

[setsuna86]

Originally Posted by alviam099

Yeah I guess, it would be off-kilter if Orba, the fake prince is busted so early.

I thought setsuna's gonna take this project?

Sorry, I took another project (Gakusen). But I think it's ok. since ArchmageXin decides to help with this project.

[ArchmageXin]

Originally Posted by setsuna86

Sorry, I took another project (Gakusen). But I think it's ok. since ArchmageXin decides to help with this project.

(from the audience)

[Hemisphere]

People are going to need a glossary of names every time they read this series, on account of its loads and loads of characters. Having a cheat sheet would be handy. Anyone interested in compiling such a list? Most if not all of the cast's names are on the JP wiki, but not everyone reads JP, and it'd be a help to those people.

[ArchmageXin]

Originally Posted by Hemisphere

People are going to need a glossary of names every time they read this series, on account of its loads and loads of characters. Having a cheat sheet would be handy. Anyone interested in compiling such a list? Most if not all of the cast's names are on the JP wiki, but not everyone reads JP, and it'd be a help to those people.

Maybe after we survive volume 1? In case you didn't realize, it is not like we have ZZHK or Teh Ping on the translator team. If we produce avg a chapter every 2 months it will be a decade before the team finish.

[noobarta]

Can someone tell me what happened in these two pics ?_?

Spoiler for pics:

a)
b)

btw, so what's their interaction like when the female and male main characters after finally comes back in vol 6?

[setsuna86]

Originally Posted by noobarta

Can someone tell me what happened in these two pics ?_?

Spoiler for pics:

a)
b)

btw, so what's their interaction like when the female and male main characters after finally comes back in vol 6?

For the 1st Image, I think that here, she Dances with the masked man without knowing that it's the fake crown prince. And for the second, I don't really know. Maybe a reward for beating Ryucown and save the peace between Mephius and Garbera?

[blackwhite67]

Originally Posted by setsuna86

For the 1st Image, I think that here, she Dances with the masked man without knowing that it's the fake crown prince. And for the second, I don't really know. Maybe a reward for beating Ryucown and save the peace between Mephius and Garbera?

Well, in any case, it looks like the author plans on keeping the princess in the dark about Orba's identity for a little longer.

[chancs]

Originally Posted by blackwhite67

Well, in any case, it looks like the author plans on keeping the princess in the dark about Orba's identity for a little longer.

It goes more than 'little longer', from what summaries I have read.

[ArchmageXin]

Originally Posted by blackwhite67

Well, in any case, it looks like the author plans on keeping the princess in the dark about Orba's identity for a little longer.

Judging by a glance of the story, someone didn't alert her until end of volume 11. I got tired trying to plow through 12 to find out how did she react or ask him,

Spoiler for Unknown summary:

and some people claim the author never let Orba and Vileena to have an heart-to-heart story end.

[chancs]

Originally Posted by ArchmageXin

Judging by a glance of the story, someone didn't alert her until end of volume 11. I got tired trying to plow through 12 to find out how did she react or ask him,

Spoiler for Unknown summary:

and some people claim the author never let Orba and Vileena to have an heart-to-heart story end.

Yeah... I read about that

[setsuna86]

Thanks for the hard work of translators. From I have read so far, the prince - Orba don't get along well with the princess.
And as for the Emperor, I don't know what to think about him. Just exactly what did he want? I hope we will an answer in the vol 2.

[setsuna86]

vol2 ch3 has been complete. Thanks to Detalz.

Orba has begun to appreciate the Princess.

[Okashira]

Originally Posted by setsuna86

vol2 ch3 has been complete. Thanks to Detalz.

A chapter of volume 1 that had a bit remaining was also completed. Great day, indeed.

[Kleeyook]

Great LN! I just read vol. 1 and really like it. It's a shame the translation left at chapter 7 without finishing it.

[Okashira]

I was surprised that lately, finally the last remaining bits of Vol 1 were completed... But if my eyes don't deceive me, Vol 2 has been completed as well....

[setsuna86]

Originally Posted by Okashira

I was surprised that lately, finally the last remaining bits of Vol 1 were completed... But if my eyes don't deceive me, Vol 2 has been completed as well....

Ah, you're right. I didn't see it. And also, I'm also looking forward to vol 3. I think the real will begin there.