#spear hero faubrey arc

[the-reprise-of-the-spear-hero]

The Reprise of The Spear Hero 575

"Oh……"

When I turned my gaze forward, I saw dumbfounded men in robes looking at me.

"What?"

"Huh?"

"Fuck you guys desuzo!"

“Wha–”

It was almost instinctual. Trying to determine which of them unsealed the Phoenixes is troublesome, so I simply pierced both of them with my spear.

I was told to help the two of them, but my anger won’t dissipate if I don't do this.

It's revenge for making Father-In-Law show that kind of expression.

I feel like I can kill them many times over, but I’ll resist the urge. Just once will suffice.

Ah, and I made sure not to hit Father-In-Law who was still dazed.

Well, let's start by sorting out the situation.

As expected, I entered the loops again by choosing “No”.

If I didn't, I would be in a lot of trouble.

Even worse, if I find Itsuki or Ren and kill them, it will probably loop again, but... isn’t that weird?*

Father-In-Law told me to collect information two loops ago, so I’m acting the same way as I did in the first world.

Well, I now know that the Father-In-Law who wasn’t falsely accused, was originally a very kind person.

The Father-In-Law in the first world was also a kind person, but the Father-In-Law who wasn’t framed was more gentle and more tolerant.

So, back on track, the current goal is to proceed with things in the same way as in the first world... Stay in Melromarc, destroy the Three Heroes Church, and clear up the false accusations against Father-In-Law.

It will take a lot of time. Plus, the relationship with Itsuki will become worse than in the first world.

Moreover, Éclair will die in prison.

If I try to help Eclair as soon as possible here, the Three Heroes Church will be on guard against me, and things obviously won't proceed like in the first world.

Well, it’s not like I can’t choose to help Éclair after making sure that Father-In-Law has become stronger, but it didn’t change her fate when I did that during the last loop.*

Currently, if we take a look at the loops we've gone through so far, there's already a lot of potential sparks that could start a war.

And even if we were lucky enough to avoid wars, Ren and Itsuki would become jealous of my and Father-In-Law's strength and break the seals on the Spirit Tortoise and the Phoenixes.

I think we can just let Ren and Itsuki fail and then reflect on themselves like they did in the first world while I clean up after them, but Father-In-Law said that it would take too much time.

That's right. It took too long.

As Father-In-Law said, we don't have time to fight among heroes.

This time, Father-In-Law asked me to try his plan, so I'll try to implement it based on my thoughts.

What Father-In-Law hoped for was a good relationship between us heroes.

The main problem is that Ren and Itsuki won't listen to me, and they’d say that their enhancement method is different, or that it depends on the characteristics of each weapon... and they’ll even say that replicating NPCs’ power is the strongest or something troublesome like that.*

They’re just looking for reasons to dismiss Father-In-Law and me.

Father-In-Law taught me how to solve this problem.

Let's put it into practice first.

Still... where the hell is Filo-tan?

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"Hey"

I came back to senses with the feeling of being poked several times.

Oh, it looks like I have already entered the next loop.

Father-In-Law, who seems to have the lingering scent of Filo-tan, is looking at me with questioning eyes.

We've already been guided to the throne room. Trash is looking at us like he’s so great.

Should I embrace Father-In-Law?

Father-In-Law from the last loop is telling me to be cautious in my mind.

Hugging him now will ruin everything.

"My name is Kitamura Motoyasu. I'm 21 years old and I'm a university student desuzo."

"You’re using desuzo..."

"Aren’t you getting overly excited?"*

Ren says, cool as ever. Father-In-Law and Itsuki nod over and over again as if they agree.

Don't panic, don't fuss, just go with the flow.

I know from the previous loop that making a fuss here won't do anything.

The key is meticulous planning.

"I can't deny that."

I didn't get to meet Filo-tan last time, and the time before that, but I might be able to meet her this time.

Thinking about it makes me feel a little excited.

"Hmm... Ren, Motoyasu, and Itsuki?"

"Your majesty, you forgot me."

"Oh, sorry, Naofumi-dono."

There are multiple things to do, but I will do my best to avoid unnecessary things in order to put Father-In-Law's proposal into practice.

So let's ignore the fact that they deliberately didn't mention Father-In-Law's name.

With that in mind, I didn't say anything other than what I was asked and what would be normal to say in this situation.

Before long, I was guided to a room where the fathers-in-law and the others were grinning while investigating the weapons.

It would be better if I just pretended to examine the weapon.

I'll think while pretending to look at item stats.

Well, what to do after things goes as planned?

I don't think I can stay in Melromarc, just like Father-In-Law said last time.

… Oh, Father-In-Law said it was okay to go to Faubrey.

So let's consider going to Faubrey a priority.

Unfortunately, due to the time limit, I wasn't able to get the portal coordinates from Father-In-Law, but the country is not so far away that I can’t reach it normally.

Things are going well, but it will become difficult soon.

"Hey, this is just like a game."

"This is the world of a console game."

"No, it's VRMMO."

"Huh? VRMMO as in a virtual reality MMO? Isn't that super futuristic?"

"Huh!? What the hell are you saying?"

Father-In-Law and the others explained what happened to them and their knowledge of the game.

I've heard this conversation many times.

I think Father-In-Law also said that there were fewer mistaken assumptions about this world in the beginning.

I���ve heard that this is why it is easy to make changes early on.

"Motoyasu, what about your side?"

As expected, Father-In-Law calls me directly by my name at this stage.

The first world's taunting way is good too, but the gentleness with which he calls me in recent loops has become more comfortable.

Father-In-Law is the Hero of the Shield, a being who warmly protects people, and ultimately his fellow Heroes.

It's my mission to save such a Father-In-Law.

"Huh, me? There is a similar online game called Emerald Online."

To avoid any future confusion, I explained everything thoroughly.

Even if I tell Father-In-Law and others that I came from the future at this stage, they won't believe me.

Also, it seems that Father-In-Law was interested in the opposite sex around this time, but he lost that interest after he was framed by the Red Pig.

It seems like he was healed by Older Sister in the first world, but in the last loop... I feel like he was taken care of by the panda beastman, and in the loop before that, Éclair took care of him.

Moreover, I feel that Father-In-Law had a lot of fun with the panda beastman.

This... that's it.

Originally, Father-In-Law preferred people of the same age or slightly older.

Fufufu, I also spent a lot of time with Father-In-Law, so I know that.

I should imitate my middle school friend and consider Father-In-Law’s relationship with women.

If I remember correctly, the heart symbol represents the degree of affection.

Fiancée was blatantly aiming for Father-In-Law. In that case, I should add more heart marks.

That said, it seems like Father-In-Law doesn't like younger people.

Despite having Filo-tan as her partner, Fiancée has the greed to aim for Father-In-Law.

Therefore it's best to close up this option first.

She will give up if he has a good partner right?

As I thought about that, the conversation progressed to the reason why we came to this world.

Ren and Itsuki explained how they were each summoned.

I also talked about being stabbed by a pig.

Calling a pig a woman almost made my mouth rot. I felt like vomiting.

But if I tell the current Father-In-Law and the others that a pig is a pig, they will hate me.

Since Father-In-Law asked me to improve the relationship with Ren and Itsuki, I want to avoid that.

Hearing that I was killed by a pig, Father-In-Law raised his middle finger.

I don’t think he’s doing it with ill intent.

I've heard of this.

It seems like otakus can't really praise someone who seems happy, so they insult them with a congratulatory intent desuzo.

The current me can understand Father-In-Law's true feelings.

"Is that so? Uhm, I'm sorry everyone. It felt like one second I was in the library, reading a book I don't recognize, and then the next, I’m here."

Ren and Itsuki are giving their Father-In-Law a cold look.

It's been a long time since I've been in the past, but in this case, only Father-In-Law's story is the flimsiest.*

But, on the contrary, the three of us might actually be the problem.

Come to think of it, Father-In-Law was the hero who was the best at leading the world.

In other words, his qualifications as a hero are the best.

There's no way you can look down on that!

"Everyone is different. What’s the point of bragging about your bad experiences?"

"But... you know?"

"Yes, I feel like the reason is a little weak."

"Do you really need a reason to be transported to another world? Didn't you just tell me the reason?"*

"Uhm, well... that's right, but I'm a little convinced..."

It seems that they have a hard time accepting it completely.

Fufu, as Father-In-Law said, let's recall what happened the first time we were summoned.

It certainly felt a little unfair.

I felt envious because he didn’t go through a tragedy like us.

Well... after that, Father-In-Law had the most tragic experience.

Well, it would be better to say something here to improve the relationship even a little.

While I was choosing my word, Ren spoke up.

“Assuming everyone here died, then maybe something happened in the library where Naofumi was.”

“I see, terrorism and disasters. It wouldn’t be surprising to have died before the pain registered.”

"Uwa... That sounds plausible after listening to your stories. Scary."

Oh, Ren did a good job connecting the conversation.

That was lucky desuzo. So Ren can be useful at times.

Even so, it feels strange to have Ren and Itsuki listening to me and Father-In-Law.

I’m not sure when was the last time this happened.*

……In other words, there’s still room for both Ren and Itsuki to be convinced.

“Well then, do you all know the rules or the system of this world?”

"Yes."

"Yeah, enough that I don’t need to look for strategy guides."

I'm already the strongest I can be in this world

The only people who can win against me are the strongest version of the people here.

That’s still a long way to go.

We are not enemies, so there is no point in fighting in the first place.

"Somewhat."

Father-In-Law is smiling a bit strangely.

Father-In-Law, who is always looking forward and tries his best not to lose to anyone, looks radiant.

"Uhm, hey, can you teach me about the fighting system in this world from now on? There was no similar game in my world."

I can use this opportunity to explain things to Father-In-Law.

Well, it's difficult to teach everything due to time constraints, so it's fine to just touch upon the basics for now.

As for the rest, if we also take Ren and Itsuki’s knowledge into consideration and have everyone teach each other, then we can further develop a sense of unity.

That's the important thing Father-In-Law from the last loop asked me to do.

"Then this Motoyasu will teach you!"

"Pl-please take care of me."

“According to the information I have about the shield profession… Shielders are the strongest protectors.”

I'm not lying.

I didn’t say I would explain the game’s rules.

By doing this, wouldn't it make them think about the inconsistencies with Ren and Itsuki's knowledge of the game?

I can't help but wonder why nobody has thought about this until now.

"Is that so? It’s a useless job in the Brave Star Online I know, but..."

"Isn't it different for each game? In the Dimension Wave I know, it was a weak job, but it's not like the shield itself is useless."

"Which one is it?"

“If possible, even if it’s only in defense, I’d like to be the strongest. Please!”

Father-In-Law is putting his hand on the shield as if praying.

It’s okay. When it comes to defense, you are unbeatable.

I want to tell you right away, but for now I have to resist.

"What about the geography?"

I'm sure I’ve brought up this topic before.

"The names are different, but everything else is almost the same. If it's like this, then the distribution of exp efficient monsters is likely to be the same."

"The hunting grounds are slightly different for different weapon users, so don't go to the same place."

“Hey, Fathe—Naofumi come discuss with us too.”

"O-okay."

I called Father-In-Law's name directly.

I’m so sorry.

However, I succeeded in casually including Father-In-Law in the conversation.

Change is built with small things.

That should help deepen the bond between the heroes.

"Then--"

"Hero-sama, the meal is ready."

And just as we were about to have a discussion, the castle’s staff interrupted me. It was as if to say that I was about to do something troublesome.

It's likely because they don’t want Father-In-Law to obtain any advantageous information.

I need to seize my chances.

Right now... let's be careful so that they don’t find out I’m protecting Father-In-Law.

Considering what happened in the first loop, it may not be a problem to teach him how to power up, but then Father-In-Law was killed later, so it's better to be vigilant.

The world may loop if Ren or Itsuki dies, but what matters is that I will never allow it to loop with Father-In-Law’s death.

After we finished eating, we went to bed.

Of course, before I went to bed, I went to play with the Filolial-sama.

Translator’s Note:

So since this is machine translated, there’s likely a loss of nuance and passages that don’t make much sense. I marked the ones I’m most unsure of with a *. If you guys have any idea how to fix those it’ll be great : )

“Even worse, if I find Itsuki or Ren and kill them, it will probably loop again, but... isn’t that weird?”

Translated from: 最悪、樹か錬を見つけて仕留めればループしそうではありますが……それも怪しかったですかな？

I don’t fully understand what exactly it’s trying to say. Feels like I’m lacking context? Like what about it is weird or suspicious? Is he saying that Ren and Itsuki don’t matter so the loop shouldn’t happen lmao

Well, it’s not like I can’t choose to help Éclair after making sure that Father-In-Law has become stronger, but it didn’t change her fate when I did that during the last loop.

Translated from:まあ、お義父さんが強くなったのを確認した後にエクレアを助けるという選択は無くは無いですが、結局は変わりませんな。

Inferred from context, but the phrasing seems unclear

They’d say that their enhancement method is different, or that it depends on the characteristics of each weapon... and they’ll even say that replicating NPCs’ power is the strongest or something troublesome like that.

Translated from: しかも強化方法の仕様違い、もしくは武器毎の特性……更には強いのはＮＰＣの力を再現してい��等と言っていた事です。

I don’t understand what they’re saying lol. I think I got it right but eh

“Aren’t you getting overly excited?”

Translated from: 「舞い上がってんじゃないか？」

Literally translates to Are you soaring/flying? Which I choose to interpret as being excited

It's been a long time since I've been in the past, but in this case, only Father-In-Law's story is the flimsiest.

Translated from: 俺はもうずいぶんと過去の事になっていますが、この中では確かにお義父さんだけ経緯が浮いておられます。

Translates to Father-In-Law's story is the only one that floats (???). Considering the context, I chose flimsiest. It seems like the others are meant to feel suspicious and jealous of Naofumi here

"Do you really need a reason to be transported to another world? Didn't you just tell me the reason?"

Translated from: 「転移するのにそこまで理由が必要なのですかな？　ただ、理由を話しただけでは無いですかな？」

Look I don’t get it. I don’t even know who’s talking here. I’m assuming Motoyasu but I can’t be sure. I actually don’t read Japanese web novels lol

I’m not sure when was the last time this happened.

Translated from: 前回が前回だったのでしょうがありませんが。

What is even up with this sentence???