Chapter 281: A fight to wrap up the fight

TL: I want to give a piece of advice here for future’s sake.

There have been people hurrying me to release Tsuki ga Michi chapters because the author has already posted 2 chapters and I haven’t translated any of those yet.
Not only were they hurrying me, some were even posted in the World Reformation comment section.

Let me be perfectly clear here, that only has the complete opposite effect.

The more you do that, the less motivated you will get the person. I am pretty sure this advice applies to all translators, so keep it in mind.

I appreciate the people that post comments notifying me about new chapters being posted, but stop it with the ‘281 WHEN’ and ‘There’s already chapter 282 out. When are you going to translate them?!’ comments.

I am just saying this to make one thing clear.

The next scheduled chapter will also be a Tsuki ga Michi chapter, BUT it will not be because I am accommodating to those people. I personally want to know what happens next.

Sorry for souring the mood there, but it had to be said.

Please enjoy the chapter! 🙂

Why did this happen?

By interfering with the cognition of the body and mind of everyone, the fight was being directed little by little to an advantageous one, and we removed the one that’s the main reason for this battle.

The [Fifth Hamlet Mist] of Tomoe that can realize the desires the person wants to see, and the black thread of Mio that can connect the magic power and senses of others.

We casted such large scale magic with us three, applied a stealth effect on it, and continued maintaining its activation.

The impression I have after trying it is that…it is surprisingly tiring.

I distributed magic power to Tomoe and Mio and strengthened them, and in exchange for them controlling the magic, I am the one that’s fueling most of the magic power it requires.

How do I explain it so it is easier to understand.

For example; it is like bringing things to another person’s house and trying to stealthily set those things inside it. Moreover, that house has quite the amount of security cameras, and has a mechanism that reacts when moving bodies are perceived.

…Was it that difficult to accomplish?

Yeah, it was as difficult as the example given.

In the end, all three of us participated in battle.

I fought against Hitsuna-san and the Marikosans.

The Marikosans are seriously dangerous. An attack that puts you inside a wall? That’s way too deadly.

Being caught in a spell that the usual me would have been able to deflect if it were outside this dungeon, I had fallen into panic.

Hitsuna-san was using strong spells that clearly surpassed her own magic power and was smashing them against me. Moreover, not only was it powerful, her sense and ability was top notch.

That talisman magic felt like, in exchange of a short aria, it costs quite a lot of magic power.

The fighting style of utilizing talisman magic in important points or utilize it simultaneously was clearly superior to that of the other mage that utilizes talisman magic as well, Mokuren. <the demon general>

The talisman magic at the demon territory was the mass produced type.

The ones Hitsuna-san utilized were not activated with talismans but pages, and the power, cost, magic power, and effects were different in a lot of different ways.

In other words, an original.

I see, I gotta say, I really did portray their monstrousness properly.

There’s no way the magic of hers and her skills were inherited just as they are, on the contrary, the talisman magic that remains in Lorel has been made to be more practical.

I glance to the side and I see Tomoe looking at me.

Her opponents were Haku Mokuren-san and Ginebia-san.

These two were probably thinking about stalling Tomoe by themselves, but in the end, they received a weakened version of the [Fifth Hamlet Mist] and are now inside their dreams.

They fought a long battle with Tomoe, moreover, managed to damage Tomoe a number of times.

There’s no one in Asora who can achieve that…with only two people.

Aside from Mio, Shiki, Tamaki, and I, the only ones who have been able to achieve a proper hit on Tomoe have been the transcendent team combination of three counting Serwhale; the four Arkes fighting together; or a team that has five people or more.

Tomoe also learns in those instances, so, lately, she has been starting to manage the group of three people where Serwhale-san is part of.

In that sense, the team of Arkes is the one who shows the highest evaluation average.

Within my followers, Tomoe and Tamaki are the ones who the closer you manage to get them serious, the more they stress in evasion. Tomoe with magic, and Tamaki with super-fast physical evasion.

In Mio’s case, her attacks get steadily vicious; she begins to add traps into her attacks. The irregular attack type.

With Shiki, it depends on his rings, but instead of his mobility getting higher, he is more the fortress type that smashes the opponent with consistent barriers and attacks. He can be called an all-rounder type that can deal against close combatants and mages, but he is currently more of a jack of all trades and master of none.

At any rate, to be able to deal damage to this Tomoe, who ‘attacks don’t hit’ while coping with her illusion magic, for several tens of minutes is something worthy of admiration.

Let’s have Tomoe show me her fight later for future reference.

At the side of Tomoe there’s Mio who has the eyes of someone that had crawl from the depths of hell and, with those eyes, she was looking at the still paralyzed Rokuya-san.

It was a scary truth, but Rokuya-san seriously managed to shut out Mio.

He couldn’t provide assistance on the other battlefields as he first planned, but…he accomplished that against that Mio…alone.

No seriously, that’s unbelievable.

No matter what tricks he pulled, if he was able to accurately pinpoint the weakness of Mio and the compatibility in this short amount of time we met, that in itself is impressive.

If we were to compare purely on attack and defense, he shouldn’t be able to pin down Mio.

This is not about being a Wise or whatever, I think that Rokuya-san himself is impressive. Yeah.

That gear restraining barrier is something I have never seen before and it is certainly strong, but Mio should be able to break something of that level.

It was a gamble huh… against that Mio.

Well, that’s how it is. Our own plan wasn’t proceeding as smoothly either.

Even so, when their trump card, Aznoval-san, arrived to the battlefield, our number one most important plan had succeeded.

“…That’s why I said. There won’t always be a convenient method to calm things down perfectly. I would say creating one is the hardest part.” (Aznoval)

Aznoval-san, who is standing at my front with great sword in hand, says this with a wry smile as if admonishing me.

At our surroundings, there’s us the Kuzunoha Company, Picnic Rosegarden, and the Adventurers of Origin; all assembled in one place.

Aznoval-san and I are the only ones right in the middle.

But even if that sword looks exactly like Masamune, that size makes me question if it can even be categorized as a weapon.  

In terms of weapon, this one looks like the joke kind.

Can you really fight with that?

“Wouldn’t you normally think that once something is done about the hatred of Pione-san, things would go better?” (Makoto)

Because this is the biggest wall between us.

The hatred this girl, that is a part of the mercenary group, is directing at me, Raidou.

It is certainly a difficult matter.

But if we manage to remove this part, we would be able to somehow talk it out and proceed with the negotiations.

I myself had the resolve to accept the title of Wise if necessary.

And yet…

“The way you did it was bad. Not being able to extend your hand in the times when your comrades are suffering is painful. Also the fact that, even in this overwhelmingly advantageous scenario, we couldn’t defeat a single one on your side and one-sidedly suffered.” (Aznoval)

“…No matter the case, I don’t want to lose any of my comrades either. Please don’t ask for the impossible.” (Makoto)

“…And you don’t want them to get hurt either.” (Aznoval)

“Yeah.” (Makoto)

“That’s respectable. If you think that way, it might not be too late yet.” (Aznoval)

For a moment, I saw pity in the eyes directed at me by the knight.

“…”

“What did you do…to Pione? In the battlefield where her comrades were fighting, she suddenly collapsed, and declared the end of the battle. She also apologized to you guys. Yeah, really suddenly.” (Aznoval)

“…”

“Tears from her eyes and mucus from her nose; from her mouth, there were remains of vomit. Her clothes were lightly wiped, but it was still quite dirtied. It was definitely not the state of someone fighting.” (Aznoval)

Speaking all of this plainly, there was silent anger added into every word he said.

“I did explain it though.” (Makoto)

“You showed her an illusion via magic, was it?” (Aznoval)

“Yeah, I showed her the death of her comrades and of herself in the scenario where the battle continues because of her hatred. We transcribed our fighting force and battle techniques into the head of Pione-san, and with that information as the basis, it will compare that with the information she has of her own comrades and show her an illusion of the foreseeable annihilation.” (Makoto)

“…And repeats it…infinitely.” (Aznoval)

“Until the moment she wishes the end of this battle from the bottom of her heart. It is not infinitely.” (Makoto)

It seems like Pione-san truly hates me for killing her friends in that unfortunate twist of fate.

That’s why, I wanted her to learn that if she continued holding that killing intent and hatred, this will only end up spreading even more and lead to the death of those precious people of hers.

The other precious people she has.

Our power level compared to their power level.

With the premise of us actually killing each other, everyone aside from the immortal Adventurers of Origin would die.

Of course, we wouldn’t do that for real. We wouldn’t be able to gain their cooperation if we did that.

That’s why we only did it inside that illusion, only in the head of Pione-san, and showed it in a way that’s no different from reality and repeated it.

For the sake of her choosing to have a talk instead of fighting.

“It is not only that. You made it so not only Picnic Rosegarden, even Takane-kun wouldn’t be able to notice that abnormality in her.” (Aznoval)

“Of course. If you had noticed it, you would have dispelled it before she understands after all.” (Makoto)

“That was also illusion magic huh. Also, shared senses and perception, was it?” (Aznoval)

“That’s right. The instant we entered this floor, we changed a part of the senses of sight, touch, and perception from all the people here. Putting it in detail, it was to have them see it as if Pione-san continued providing support from the backlines and was fighting alongside them even if she were to suddenly faint in place. Also, this would be a fight where we are outnumbered, so we had their body perceive the healing magic and support magic they receive as if it was only showing ⅓ of its efficiency. Well, there were some other small things we did as well, but the big ones are those.” (Makoto)

“There was also one that obstructed the people that tried to enter this floor.” (Aznoval)

“Ah, yeah. That was mostly to avoid having other people accidentally coming here and end up dragged in it.” (Makoto)

That’s right.

In the end, it seems this proved useful as well, delaying the arrival of Aznoval-san by a lot.

Pione-san persisted quite a lot. Even when she was continuously shown the death of her comrades, she didn’t throw away her hatred, and the fight was prolonged more than expected.

Thanks to that, Shii was forced to use her Forest Oni drug in order to endure, and Hokuto had to use the yarn that he only uses when he is serious.

Beren told me that he also used a number of Blast Spears that had my rings embedded in them.

That’s way too far.

Even with that, Shii was inflicted with a status ailment from an assassin team called Ryuma or Ryoma and was feeling lightheaded.

The healing made it in time and she has already calmed down though.

“…And so, this leads to the ceasefire of Pione and her apology. Raidou-kun, it is true that with this, the hatred Pione-san has towards you guys is gone. But in exchange, it looks like not only will this affect her activity in the mercenary group, it will even affect her daily life.” (Aznoval)

“Of course, if you wish for it, we can provide her nursing.” (Makoto)

“What’s clear right now is that Picnic Rosegarden had the heart of one of their comrades turn into pieces right in front of their eyes.” (Aznoval)

“…”

But we didn’t kill anyone, and even if it won’t show effects immediately, we can properly nurse her back.

That’s what I have been telling them.

“On top of that, even with the help of the Adventurers of Origin, they were unable to defeat a single one of the enemies that did this. It is true that there were no lives taken, but you guys achieved your objective and broke Pione. In other words, our 0 to your 100. We totally couldn’t vent anything out.” (Aznoval)

Well, even if you tell me you couldn’t vent anything out…

If this were a contest, there’s the option of a rematch, but this was a serious fight, so even if it was a regrettable defeat or a total defeat, shouldn’t you accept it?

…No, it is exactly because it was a serious fight that it leaves grudges which is troublesome.

That means…even when we have entered negotiations, they won’t be having a proper negotiation with me even if I accept the title of Wise?

T-That would trouble me.

We went through the pain of coming to Lorel, went all the way to this underground labyrinth, tired ourselves, and used our heads; but even with that, it wasn’t enough, you say?

…Give me a break already.

In terms of fighting force, they are perfectly fit for Tsige.

Even for people on the level of Toa-san’s group, there’s plenty enough things they can learn from this mercenary group.

They are truly the perfect fit without doubt, in other words, it is a jackpot!

I would really like to dispatch them.

With this Pione-san girl as the centre, the other members of the mercenary group had their spears pointed at us and they are currently directed at me, creating emotions that are incredibly unwelcomed for us.

“And so, Aznoval-san, why are you pointing your sword at me?” (Makoto)

“If I had to put it bluntly, to vent.” (Aznoval)

“Vent…” (Makoto)

How great.

“I personally want Picnic Rosegarden to have a good relationship with your Kuzunoha Company. I have a personal debt with you guys after all.” (Aznoval)

“Eh?”

“Ah, forget about that. Anyways, Rokuya and the others already know the strength of Tomoe-san, Mio-san, and you. But the mercenary group hasn’t seen the true strength of the main cast here, right?” (Aznoval)

“…Well, yeah.” (Makoto)

“In that case, if we were to show a fight between me, who has been acknowledged here as a person with decent individual ability, and you, the representative of the company, they would be able to digest a variety of things.” (Aznoval)

“Have them accept it by showing them our fight huh.” (Makoto)

I don’t understand it well.

In the first place, even if Beren’s group was weakened, they were still able to fight on even grounds against them, so they should be able to somewhat gauge my strength.

Can’t they acknowledge it unless they see it with their own eyes?

Or is there any other reason why?

Is something like this really going to accomplish anything?

“The fight will end when either side admits defeat. With this kind of fight, we will show our full-power and let it be water-under-the-bridge no matter who wins.” (Aznoval)

“Okay?” (Makoto)

Is this really going to be resolved with such a haphazard method?

Then what was the point of the plan I struggled my best to make…

“The Adventurers of Origin, Makado Takane, and also Picnic Rosegarden, have accepted this. What’s left is…whether the Kuzunoha Company -no, Raidou-kun accepts or not.” (Aznoval)

‘Or more like, they wouldn’t accept it if this were to end without me fighting. I would be blamed by everyone if that were to happen’, is what I heard from Aznoval-san as he muttered this with his eyes turned away.

…He does look as if he is playing dumb, but it is also true that he has shown me an easy to understand method to resolve this.

I don’t know what circumstances Aznoval-san has at all, but I don’t feel any hostility from him.

Maybe he doesn’t have that much deep of a relation with Pione; he looks like the most composed one here.

And yet, I can feel no hesitation from the sword that’s pointed at me.

Rokuya-san told us before that as long as we manage to wrap this battle in a safe manner, he would be our ally in the negotiation.

In that case, it is fine to just fight this person and show the mercenary group my power.

Hitsuna-san already understands it, and the other three Adventurers of Origin seem to have acknowledged it as well.

There’s no problem in having one more fight.

Okay.

“…Got it. Then, let’s go at it with our full-power.” (Makoto)

“Sorry about that. It is slightly painful that I have to clash blades against you who protected the descendants of the Hiiragi household. Let’s make it flashy and show our best. On a level that would blow away all the troublesome grudges and make us all laugh.” (Aznoval)

Hiiragi household?

It looks like we have some sort of connection that is completely unrelated to the labyrinth or the mercenary group.

A mysterious knight that acts cordially, and yet, also hit me with the most bloodthirst and pressure I have felt today.

His peculiar greatsword and his silver full-body armor.

With his large frame coupled with this equipment, he looks even bigger.

But the incredibly problematic large scale spell that was weakening us is already gone, and my strength has already returned.

I can also utilize my magic power as I please now.

Once I call for Azusa, it was soon in my hand.

It can also be said that I am in perfect condition.

Because I switched [Sakai] to strengthening, the Magic Armor that was covering my body is now visible.

My preparations here are done as well.

“Then, Rokuya…still can’t talk properly huh. Takane-kun, please give the begin signal.” (Aznoval)

Being called, a man wearing a long white robe stood to the front.

Ah, this person is Makado Takane.

The labyrinth’s designer.

“…Raidou-shi, are you ready?” (Takane)

“Ah, yes. Go ahead.” (Makoto)

His peculiar atmosphere reminds me of my high-school friends.

In regards to PCs, those two helped me out a lot.

I remembered the faces of my truly nostalgic friends, but time won’t wait for nostalgia.

“Then…begin!” (Takane)

Takane-kun, who was assigned to signal the beginning of the battle, confirmed if I was prepared, and gave his signal to begin.

As this occurred, I prayed that the thorny gaze being poured at me from the surroundings will lessen by the time this battle ends… and so, I focus straight on Aznoval-san.

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0 thoughts on “Chapter 281: A fight to wrap up the fight”

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    2. Thank you for the translation!

      And ignore those other annoying people. We should be happy that you are still translating. Thank you for also telling us what’s going on.
      (Those who are impatient can learn japanese themselves. I tried to and… my head explodes when it comes to learning languages… thank you for the translations x2!)

  5. ps, people who just can’t for the Translator and act as if they TL owe them

    SHOULD JUST BURN

    such cancerous attitude, ugh

    anyway, thanks for the meal as always. IMO you should just stick to your pace however you want, doing something without proper amount motivation is just so meh, and they can’t even understand that they are worsening it. tsk

    1. My favorite: in a different novel, forgot where I saw it, there was a person complaining in the comments about the translator’s slow release rate. That person went on to say that people were paying the translator to release chapters, so they should take it more seriously. The translator calmly responded back, pointing out that they didn’t even take donations to translate, so no. 😅

      Some people, I swear… 😥

    2. I think the more annoying part, was that they were posting those comments on the other story, there are plenty of people here complaining about the cliff, but we don’t bring other stories into this page.

    4. Hmmm there are stull such people in TGM?
      Did the author release a bulk chapter or something?
      Did thy know that we caught up to the author?
      They idiots? Thr only people who is allowed to complain are those who pay the translator. Meaning those donators. So sh*t up faggots!

      1. What? Nononono. I can’t agree with that.

        Reigokai made a promise to follow a certain schedule, and so far, they’ve kept up with that very well. Unless that specific promise is broken without any reasonable cause, even people that donate don’t have the right to act like that. Actually, even if that happens, a reasonable complaint is still what I would expect instead of whining.

        As anyone that’s seen the ugly side of customer service would probably agree, we should absolutely not support a system that gives people who throw money around the right to act like an ass.

        1. I think it would be much simpler to give her a simple replay of events, than to give her the info on the opposition, so that she will procedurally generate a million battles. All while convincing the other mercenaries that nothing is wrong with her, that she is still participating in the battle, like normal.

  14. ty for the chap
    yeah dont let them talk sh!t to you
    go at your own pace i mean you gift us with these wonderful translations so you should work because you like it
    but man i cant wait for the next chapter =D

      1. Well that was insensitive of them, I mean if they don’t like the other series, then they should calmly wait for Tsuki to update.

  15. Thanks for the chapter and feel free to post them at whatever your own schedule requires just ignore those ungrateful peoples

    3. We gotta deal with people with low patience the same way we deal with people with high metabolisms.

      Take away all the food and starve the noisy ones away to thin the herd.

    4. That is a good punishment for them but I don’t want to be a victim…

      I still need my weekly dosage of TsukiMichi or I’ll get cranky on the road. I have Truck Rage problems.

      1. I though you had evolve from been a truck and became a flying Orca!!???? Could it be that rage makes you……………desevolve (?) ???!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  19. I would say to ignore the brats, even if you are taking your time it’s still faster than 90% of japanese novel translation, those guys got too spoiled with the fast releases of shitty Chinese novels.

  20. No-yeah. F*ck those guys.

    I’m invested in both stories now and any release at all is a win-win. And even if it isn’t, what? We can’t wait a few days for you to just get to the WN with 2 chapters as opposed to the one with 200?

    Thanks for all chapters.

      3. errr…. this is my PP in facebook…. since im commenting using facebook and not gmail (dunno what’s wrong with the gmail , my post nonstop error when try to comment using it which is why i comment using the facebook…. and this one is just a Shukushuku hakutaku *plushie form of TouHou girls* )

      4. Satria has awoken to a new fetish.
        He now adores cute & small things.

        …..

        That sounds wrong and dangerous.
        Let me rephrase it.

        Dicky Satria is having a problem to log in and is now using a different account. This is the female version of Satria.

        😀

      5. wadefak !? dude just because im a guy doesnt mean i cant love cute, fluffy, adorable thing…. i also read uchimusume manga and dat thing is adorable as fk !
        beside my usual PP of Gmail is also female (reimu hakurei but more bloody) and this is the same (but this reimu hakurei is fluffy being)

        1. That doesn’t change the fact that you are a pervert and we all know it~! I also like fluffy beings and that is why I like being a bear so much, so I can relate to How you feel a little bit… well not the pervert attribute that you have in spades though. Hahaha~

    2. Error Fix:

      “for several tens of minutes is something worth of admiration.”

      “something worth of admiration” -> “something worthy of admiration” OR “something worth admiration”

  23. I really like this novel but translator health and sanity is much more important. If you need to take time off from tsuki ga michi then that’s what you got to do.

  24. Thanks for the chapter
    Dont mind the petty leechers….

    Regards this arc,
    Sorry, i found this truly absurd,
    Why makoto has to accomodate those idiots? So, pione hate them cause makoto killed her friend? So what ?
    If she didnt stop her, and she wanted kill makoto. She deserved that, i fucking hate that lot of shit. I think They were so much time doind whatever They wanted, and now They think , They can do the same to makoto group, and here , They kick the bucket,,,,
    And i dislike more, makoto stance in all this BS , he has the power to mop the floor with their corpses,
    So stop Being a fussy, and dont allow they BS.,,,

    1. “why Makoto need to accommodate them” eh
      isn’t the reason for they visit to Lorel to gain “Cooperatin” of Picnic Rose Garden, remember what they want is “cooperation” of course they must accommodate demand from other side to certain degree since after all what Makoto want is to doing “business” with them not to subjugated them
      but if what you want is Makoto to cumber stomp everything then this novel lose cause in my opinion

      1. Technically “obey us or ELSE” is also a form of negotiation. And they will be cooperating, if forced. And probably can’t be trusted without a watch dog.

        1. well that true but what Makoto want from them is Equal cooperation and for them to help with Tsige defense and training soldiers for it, if Makoto doing it by force I doubt about it except of PRG have spirit of professionalism and set aside their grudge lol

    2. Well giving how long Pione took to surrender and let go of her resentment, a one time only anhilation wouldn’t have worked, this way was mroe cumberston but got the message across.

  26. stop pestering reigo-san
    his schedule and time of translation is perfect
    seriously he/she is the perfect translator.
    and is not an exaggeration

  27. 7its only me here but aren’t Makoto practically became idiot here ? he said he didn’t want his comrade to got injured or dead but he just mind break someone from the other party who he want to have negotiation and assuming they will stop they resentment and sit in negotiations table without grudge in equal ground? don’t f*****g kidding me here there I limit how you can be a hypocrite and immature, what the f*** you learn from Rembrandt about the underground (back side) matters ? I fine with MC being hypocrite to certain degree but this seriously tick me off

    1. Rather than a plot hole, i think what you addressed here is the flaw or the crack in makoto’s white shell.
      He basically has no empathy towards people outside his family.

      1. well the matter about no empathy have nothing to do here, after all what Makoto want want from negotiation with PRG is they lend a hand to help protecting Tsige as well train them (Tsige soldiers), but what Makoto did in this chapter only worsening PRG impression to him, even aznoval who rather cool headed got dumbfounded at how clueless what Makoto did it. heck at first the one antagonize Makoto only pione but now he practically make every member of PRG antagonize him by mind break pione. I will not surprised if they chose not to corporate with Makoto even after showing up how “oh So OP” Makoto is. they just can choose will have nothing to do with them

    2. He didn’t really have a choice dude, they’re strong enough to kill all of them but weak enough to be threatened by Picnic group, But like Dragnor said, it’s an obvious sign of his shell breaking and his true nature coming out.
      Hypocritical he isn’t, Ruthless he most surely is.

      1. dude that not the point here, what I want to implied is what he did only will worsening his negotiation with PRG, this having nothing to do with Makoto being ruthless or not. isn’t he Makoto himself already said they came from Tsige to here even bothersome to accept called wise so he can gain “COOPERATION” with PRG but with how he did,it will only worsening the impression PRG had to Kuzunoha company
        please think this in business matter not just simple MC cumber stomp everything because he so OP even god kneel before him

        1. Oh, and what do you suppose they do? Defeat them all with ease and admonish them? You do know they’re risking their lives fighting some legendary characters right.
          He wanted it to be over with, with minimum casualties, thus psychological mind-break become the fastest and efficient solution.
          Cooperation could be fixed with the one-on-one duel and an explanation that MC was being assassinated by husks of their former friends controlled by douchebag hero over in iceland.

          1. well for what they do I seriously didn’t though about it after all what he did rather picky for my so “called” modern mindset, actually someone below suggest something quite nice about show what happened actually to those who got charmed by Trashmoki thus might able to redirect her hatred to other
            and now they might indeed stop opposing him when he show his might but this not make they initially worse impression about him and this might affect they negotiation, even Mio somehow got enraged any Berserk resulting her killing them the one who really lose is Makoto, not only he lose someone he can ask for help (mercenary business) he make enemies with adventure of origin

          2. and mind you although this indeed fastest solution this not better one moreover efficient if what he want is they cooperation and “Understanding” in negotiations what you need is Cooperatin and Understanding of other parties with you

          3. impossible when they’re adamantly want to fight them and even surprised attacked them the moment they were at the bottom of the floor.
            Also, fix up your grammar, I can’t understand what you’re saying.

          5. I know how you feel Neko-san… grammar is not my ace either… hahaha… well I get what the three of you come from and this is my conjecture.

            I do agree that Makoto is a hypocrite in this case (and I’m sure he WILL be in the future as well) because he doesn’t want his comrade to be injured etc etc but he nonchalantly mindbreak his opponent. Thinking about it logically if you don’t want your friend to be hurt then you DON’T hurt others right? But this is Makoto we are talking about. He thinks next to nothing for hyumans (except a select few which he gives them his seal of approval) and like what other has point out… the reason why is his cracking white shell. You can think of the white outer shell as Makoto’s “goody two shoes” side or more exactly his attitude and way of thinking while he is still influenced by his old world, and his dark eldritch inside as his “jack the ripper” side where his anger at the goddess, frustration at his own weakness, and other negative feeling start to take over, and that is why Makoto is doing what he did. Because he almost doesn’t care about hyumans (even if he needs their help) and his negative (real compared to his outer facade) feelings starts to take over.

            Wether his inner darkness is a good thing for Makoto and the world we don’t know, since it is entirely dependent on Makoto’s action from here on, and we as readers can only make guesses to what were given to us by the author. Well that’s it from me~

      2. who’s to say that it’ll bring the same effect? Chick was still bloodthirsty even though she knew that her actions could cause the death of her friends. Obviously, reason wasn’t working and force was necesssary

      3. to add Makoto had to repeat the illusions a few times before she gave in, obviously pointing at the fact that she wasn’t lenient or flexible to admit defeat or negotiation.

          1. thus supportive of the fact that she couldn’t be reasoned with.
            People with a death grip aren’t easily swayed, for all she knows, it could’ve been a ploy to lower her guard.

          2. I’m kinda curious how fast those battles went by in her mind.

            Is it real-time? Is it accelerated? If so, how much? Just how utterly irresistible were Makoto and his gang in the illusion?

      4. Honestly, if it’s ideas that would be the most effective without leaving a bad taste in their mouth, how about creating an illusion that engulfs everybody?

        In this illusory world, make those few years Pione needed to cool down fly by and talk to her again after she’s had a chance to calm herself, possibly after giving her a little perspective of what happened to her friend.

        Heck, they could even let PRG tire themselves out fighting and killing without consequences before breaking the illusion and talking.

        Just because what they experience is fake doesn’t mean how it relieves their mental state changes.

    5. I think it’s primarily Makoto’s lack of empathy to blame here.

      This whole illusion is still committed to the “if you’re my enemy, I’ll kill you. Simple, right?” mentality he has, which is unnerving at best.

      I think the bottom line is that Makoto is not a very “people” person.

  29. Thanks for the chapter, Reigo-senpai.

    Ugh… greedy people who want what they want right now. I know in some manga and novels, I use the phrase “I NEEDZ MOAR!”. However, it’s not to force more. It’s just my anticipation for the next chapter, how much I love something that I am looking forward to what’s next. But there’s also idiots who think that it’s the translator’s job to give them what they want and fast. They forget that the translator does this because they enjoy the novel. Personally, I could wait months for the next Tsuki ga chapter. The reason, I respect the translators who work hard to give us these things. The other reason… the author’s speed at making chapters.

    1. one thing I want to add on.
      It is close to a miracle that the tsuki author continued the web series.
      I mean he had a choice, he could just focus on the LN and stop publishing WN.

      So, having pending chapters which will be translated is already a blessing. At least there is something to expect!!

    2. Nah, Reigo-san can handle that, we cry about the wait for the next chapter, on every chapter, but twice or three times as much on double releases. That isn’t the problem, it’s the people that comment on World Reformation, that Reigo should stop releases on that, whenever there are raw chapters for Tsuki. Saw a couple of those comments on the last release.

      1. True. As I’m normally early on World Reformation, I normally don’t see those comments. However, those guys who keep demanding Tsuki ga via the comments on World Reformation… they’re the reason why we have to wait longer for Tsuki ga.

        You and I, we’re different from those jerks. We like both. Reigo-senpai should not have to put World Reformation on hold just because a chapter or two of Tsuki ga comes out. The sooner they realize this, the better.

      2. well…. we’re already here for quite a long time…. those guys probably just new visitor and rush reading and never know how people that been following web novel usually wait for new chap/new translated chapter

    3. I also indulge in “Moaaaaar….MOOAAAAAAR….” moments, but those are intended to be in good fun.

      Honestly, Reigokai’s amassed such a community that I hardly feel like I’m waiting at all because there’s always more to talk about and chances to do bits in the comments section.

      Sometimes I even feel like the chapters come too quickly because I wasn’t done sinking my teeth into the most recent one.

      4. Same here! As a completely down to earth internet dweller we must know, understand, and tolerate the condition of translators! Especially for a leech like me… gosh I need money… I’m hungry…

  33. that’s just like when you think “maybe I’ll do something good today and wash the dishes”, and your mom is all like ”GO WASH THE DISHES!!!” and then you don’t want to wash the dishes anymore

    1. Yeah, that feels about right, except, it’s more like, “after I read this chapter I should wash the dishes,” and someone unrelated screams at you to stop reading whatever trash you are reading, and do something productive, like wash the dishes. You’re less likely to do anything of value, to others, after that.

  36. not gonna lie, a bit disappointed with how he handled Pione. i was really hoping for them to totally overwhelm rose garden and then afterwards after collecting all of them together he just silently walks up to Pione and just as shes about to say something he slaps her then explains how her anger is misdirected how she was so blinded by it she almost killed everyone she cares about, her friends and the ones she calls family. all because MC killed the husks of what was once her friend and then he told her and rose garden about Trashmoki manuvering their hatred towards him instead.

    instead we got this “no look guys we totally did this thing behind the scenes that’s totally great but you never got to see and we never discussed it or gave any clue that it was happening even though we are the fucking POV’s”

    2. I actually loved this version, I’m tired of MCs preaching about how to be good natured or some other justice BS.
      MC was ruthless in the way where he’s like “We can utterly destroy you guys if you don’t concede defeat, so let’s negotiate.”
      Also to explain they never realized that what MC killed was mere husks of personalities and they’re not responsible when they became that thus being killed.

      1. He gave her the Groundhog Day curse, to forever repeat that battle, until she gives up, or mindbreaks. Seems like she may have gotten close to mindbreak, probably has PTSD now.

          2. who knows? unlike Demon General, there isn’t a singular stimulant (Mio) but a collective group (Kuzunoha Company) so instead of PTSD, she might’ve gotten Kuznohaphobia.
            You can tell since Makoto stated that she was shown what “Kuzunoha was capable of” not Makoto killing everybody repeatedly.

    3. I understand why you feel dissapointed, and I see why he just justified the unreasonable hate that Pione has for him to the rest of the mercenary corps, but please consider that Pione had to relieve a good number of time Kuzonoha anhilating the mercenaries completely to finally give up and let go of her hate, i don’t believe that a simple slap and pep talk would have done any progress. Maybe with the rest but they are a tigh bunch and they wouldn’t have stopped until she declared that she had no more wishes to persecute Makoto live.

  37. Those who hurried reigo-san shld explode man.

    Anyway reigo-san, you shld put a counter up on ur frontpage.
    For each comment hurrying you will increase “let’s have fun counter”. That number will represent the number of days for the next release to be delayed…

  39. That was a really really strange way to make someone concede to a draw. By mind breaking someone?
    Of course their Ace was going to vent frustrations. I wouldn’t have been surprised if they went all or nothing against makoto.

    Thank you for the translations.

  40. Isn’t the method makoto used to calm pione’s hate the very method that he despised? That’s using his power to make others submit, or bullying. Just seems weird that he was totally fine doing something like that.

    1. tho isn’t this the basis of psychological war, kill the chicken to warn the monkey?
      If he really wanted them to submit, he would’ve came in, guns blazing and explosion everywhere.

        1. Now that I think about it, the story and most comments also seem to be somewhat glossing over the fact that Pione was willing to get every single one of her allies killed many, many times before she finally let go of her grudge over her friend’s death-which is at least 50% her own fault.

          1. RIGTH!!!!!!!!! Thats what i have been trying to imply in my past comments, no taking away the faults at Makoto actions but Pione had her fair share of guilt in this issue, she had to repetedly see her team eliminated to the point that broke her for her to give up her rage.

  41. Hello, reigo-san.
    This seems like an appropiate time to do this…
    Thank you, very much, for your work.
    Although I’ve barely ever commented in here, I’ve actually been a reader of your translations since tsuki chapter 29, so almost since the beginning. I usually just read the chapters straight from my email instead of opening the site though, for convenience on mobile. And part because of that, part because of having nothing really to say nor a desire to interact with the community, and part because, let’s admit it, I’m lazy AF… despite knowing that appreciation comments are what motivates you best, I’ve never really left one.
    That is not, however, to say that I don’t feel that appreciation.

    You’re one of the best translators around, in fact, THE best I’ve actually followed, in how much effort you put in for the community, having an amazing output speed without dropping any of the quality. The weekly dose of entertainment I get from reading your translations over the past few years has been greatly, GREATLY appreciated, and I just need to say it properly at least once: THANK YOU. leechers like me don’t deserve awesome translators like you. If I could financially allow myself to, I’d drop donations in a heartbeat.
    Please keep up the good work(and attitude). You have my eternal gratitude.

  42. “I dont want to kill so I will torture you until you do what I ask, which btw, I could do myself in a number of ways but I just dont want to bother” Fuck you Makoto, fuuuuck you.

    1. Oh is that what it was written there or just your understanding of how the mc meant
      Well gotta to reread it if I am misunderstood as well
      Oh boy

  43. Thanks for the chapter.
    Please release at your discretion Reigo-san, dont let those ingrate get to you.
    I love both series.

  44. thanks for the chapter Reigokai and damm i want to see the next chapter so much and dude don’t mind the people demanding more chapters, remember that most of us didn’t have a problem waiting for your return when you went overseas for work, im not sure if you have a patreon but if not just continue doing this at your own pace 🙂

  45. Thanks for the chapter!

    Just ignore anyone who tries to pressure you, they’re not worth the aggravation…

    I hope Makoto summons his materialized hands, as a sort of exclamation point on his victory XD

    P.S. Lets keep in mind that all this is to recruit the merc group to defend Tsige, a “merchant” group just defeated and humiliated the powerful legendary party and the merc group they are associated with, TO ASK THEM FOR HELP.

    Makoto:
    “Yeah, now that we proved how far superior we are to all of you, could you helps us out with this upcoming war and defend this city? Never mind that any one of us can destroy a country by ourselves, we *really* need your help so you can teach our guys and stuff”

    3. He explained it to Rokuya already, that it isn’t just defending the city, it’s also training the defenders there, and that’s something the godlike power of Kuzunoha can’t do. Nobody gets motivated to work harder when they watch someone breeze through problems.

      1. Unless they are the masochist type like his student, that already went through a hole year of hellish classes, and are still going for more.

    1. Basically, Makoto is waiting for pione to come.
      If she had come out apologizing, things would have ended. As least that is what Makoto thought.

      Why would she apologize after feeling such a strong hatred…
      Well, coz Makoto hav being feeding her with illusion.
      Illusion of the battle, the image of possible death of her friends and the legendary adventurers, over and over again until she accepted that it is wrong to hold on to that worthless grudge.

    2. >MC kills two assassins that were related to Picnic group even though they were husks of their personalities.
      >Kuzunoha group enters dungeon to see the dragon that lives there
      >Meets picnic group who declare war on them with getting any input from their sides
      >War starts with Picnic group trying to kill the entirety of Kuzunoha group
      >Kuzunoha group wins except that one girl (friends with the assassins) was mind-broken and they’re bitching about that. (even though nobody died)
      >MC accepted a one-on-one duel with sword guy to determine who gets to do what with the other group

      1. Went to dungeon to recruit decently powerful defense army, to train the troops at Tsige. Three assassins attack Makoto, are easily destroyed, in brutal fashion, and it turns out that at least one of them was childhood friend of the current leader of Picnic Rose Garden. The rest of your recap is correct, except that those are just sightseeing opportunities, he doesn’t really care if he meets another dragon or not.

          1. Only went there for Picnic Rose Garden and sightseeing, they mentioned the other Dragon once he got there, and he only noticed the charm perfume by chance.

          3. No, that’s another of the expectations other people are putting on him, Sairitz wants him to open a branch, and after walking around for a while, he started considering it, he’s pretty impulsive so we don’t know if he will or not though.

  49. Here comes the climax~

    I hope it’s a curb stomp unlike the fights from Makoto’s followers. They need to know how much Kuzunoha is accommodating their childish tantrum.

    1. Read a bunch of comments and it seems a lot of people do not understand why Makoto did what he did and why he handled Pione that way. Really, people?

        1. because all pione know is makoto killed her mindless(trashmoki please) friend without knowing the true cause and denied to communicate.

          meanwhile makoto wants to have a dialogue with them/her but they are too reluctant and totally closed off that they even started preparing for war right away

          since makoto don’t want bloodshed, making the main root problem why they cant start a dialogue to forgive him and maybe convince? the whole group that sympathised for her to stand down maybe……. maybe? oh well

          mindbreaking and traumatizing might be harsh but psychological attack will sure be effective even for the most stubborn person in real life or fiction(if author decides so)

      2. I don’t know why keep reading even though some get lost pr clueless of what someone meant to do and its reason
        But I agree for what Makoto did to that girl in tantrum

  53. ~Thanks for the kickass~
    I understand you man. Unlike them I have patience also the same time I read other novels beside this.
    They are in such a rush, they’re just pressuring you man, they have no patience whatsoever, its not like its the end of the world anyway.

    – The intense fight was caused by a rambling thousand year old girl who only see the death of her friends during the time they try to assassinate Makoto but truthfully have been manipulated by that Empire’s asshole Hero in which she Pione had no idea about that. She didn’t investigate why her friends did that she just irrationally assumed Makoto. Even thousand of years passed being immortal doesn’t make her smart just remain an immature girl.
    This group doesn’t even know that Makoto power already surpassed that Goddess bitch but he remain thinking he couldn’t. He didn’t used his full power and wary against this group and the Marikosans, the hell, his pissing himself below even though his power already enough to create a world. Also unlike the Adventurers of Origin this group he was blessed and helped by the Moon God that exhausted himself by giving all he has to Makoto.
    Makoto has power already towering above in that world but not some maniac mind but with firm, business, good rational mind.

      1. Ah I see sorry about that. Because of the story slow update I think I have forgotten other characters beside Makoto and his subordinates including others in Asora. But still that Pione girl is just asking an unnecessary fight and she’s leading her friends into dangerous area as Makoto have gone full power he might even destroy them completely and collapse the entire labyrinth with other working normal adventurers there.

        For me after this duel of them I really want that Empire’s jackass Hero dead even though the Moon God ask Makoto to take care the Heroes. That guy has already crossed the line, with his immature mind disrupting peace, bringing modern weapons and ensuing total mind control all over the Empire, he need to be destroy.
        He is the true enemy along with the Goddess. We know all to well the Demons are not the real enemy. They’re just presenting war because scarcity of grounds and food as they lived in the northern part of the continent where extreme cold made life their harsh. Peace cannot be establish with the Hyumans as that rotten Goddess with her disgusting order and law of nonhuman race embedded to her children.

  55. Puede que sea el unico que piense así pero estuve muy contento cuando leí que la rompieron si se pregunta por que, la razón es que este arco no me gusto, yo queria que Makoto luche contra trashmoki o hibiki pero no se alargo todo por la culpa de una resentida creando toda esta batalla que solo lo veo como un relleno para demostrar el poder de Waka-sama.

    pdst:No me gusta la actitud de aznoval.

    pdst 2:Muchas gracias por el capítulo!!!

    pdst3:No le prestes mucha atención a los comentarios ofensivos.

  56. I have found info about period dramas Tomoe is so obsessed about:
    http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/JidaiGeki

    Very likely one of the period dramas Tomoe has seen in Makoto’s memories is Onihei Hankachō. Anime was made of it in the last winter. Haven’t seen any of it.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onihei_Hankach%C5%8D

    I have seen some movies of Akira Kurosawa. Seven Samurai is a good one (and only 1 I remember by name).
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBfgNpSQm3I

    What about you? Anything to recommend?

  57. Wow. Makoto is seriously praising Apple for their achievements against his Superboss rank wives. Followed by undercutting it with the achievements of Asorans. Still, it can be said that the Adventurers of Origin had much more success against Kuzunoha than any other being in the series, save for alternate-timeline Bug.

    So Tomoe is the type to increase evasion in a pinch, while Mio increases her Attack and adds status effects huh?
    Tamaki keeps increasing her speed/evasion stats, and Shiki bulks of defense.

    Good to know how these superbosses work if you happen to reach their second phase.
    I wonder if Shiki is ever going to improve himself on all fronts until he’s just a “Master of All”?

    1. Seems like a pokemon abilities
      I can imagine makoto being a trainer or some legendary pokemon
      And thats what I thought of Shili all the time Jack of all trades

  59. I knew someone was going to hurry you.. I saw there were at least 2 chapters out but i just waited patiently. sorry for all the trouble those people caused. Finally thanks for the chapter 🙂 I registered on wordpress just to post this lol

  60. No te preocupes de esa gente que te presiona para que saques capítulos porque aquí estamos los que agradecemos tu tiempo y dedicación hacia esta obra y respetamos tu horario, además de comprender si tienes algun retraso, no le prestes atención a esas personas.
    Una vez más Gracias por el capítulo!!!

  64. That’s…one hell of a trump card Makoto used. A true lotus trap.

    I’m not sure how much I can agree with the logic he had while using it, but it’s certainly understandable from his perspective. I think the bottom line is that Makoto is incredibly overbearing with this approach, but the world itself uses this anyway, so they have no choice but to accept it.

    Sorry Makoto. I know you worked real hard on it and I’m sure you’re quite proud of it too, but your plan was frankly still not very good.

    …Three cheers for Azu-chan who threw our MC a lifeline in the form of incredibly easy to understand terms of victory! Cool dude Aznoval.

  66. Thanks for the chapter!
    I don’t see the problem of when you translate a chapter, I mean you still end up translating them and at a very fast pace. There are so many novels that get a 1 chapter translation every 2 months or so. We’re lucky to have you who translates 2 series at a good pace.
    Keep it up Regokai! We’ve got your back.

  67. I think makoto just need to strip down to his undies and release all his pent up stress aka mana. I am pretty sure it would be more then 13 and a half demon lord now lol. If any of u still remember way back.

  69. Argh i want put all my angry to those people but my english so bad, so i dont know which word mord suitable to them
    But regi dont sacrife us to make revenge to them 😭😭😭
    Well atleast i know your feeling when someone already do they best but still somepeople still hurry him zzz

  73. I’m so confused, why are there so many tsuki chapters, wasn’t it supposed to be like one a month?

    Is the author rushing to conclude this arc that has been going on forever, am I under some sort of misunderstanding?

    It’s not like I’m complaining but It’s going to really hurt if he burns out, please stay strong!

    Also, thank you for the translations, keep up the good work!

  74. I don’t know if I’m just weird or what but I agree with makoto’s solution by mind breaking Pione, because it does make them avoid a partial amount of the battle where either the mercenaries of PRG or some members of the Kuzunoha company could die. Also, the other solution someone suggested earlier that makoto should just show the memories of Pione’s friend would probably not help in ending the fight, after all she already knew that the Trash was the one who corrupted her friends but still held such a deep grudge toward makoto. Showing those memories could make Pione’s grudge for the Trash deeper but would not make her grudge toward makoto any lighter. That said Makoto’s ignorance to what he did seriously shows how uncaring he is to the emotion of people that is not his family or friend, wonder how long could his “shell” cover his true nature.

    1. Look at this delicious debates lots of negative review and opinions
      Either way Makoto just want to finish the request and why would Makoto want someone to submit and brainwash/control?

      Still this delicious comments lack something, no ketchup

  82. una pena que haya personas que te apuren por liberar un nuevo capítulo pero entiéndelos que para ellos esto es una droga xD! y pues tomate tu tiempo y mientras no abandones el proyecto yo creo que todos serán felices 😀

    pdt: Gracias por traducir esta gran novela 😀

    It’s a shame that there are people who rush you to release a new chapter but understand that for them this is a drug xD! and then take your time and while you do not abandon the project I think everyone will be happy: D

    pdt: Thank you for translating this great novel: D

  83. Some people despite being a free reader that leech on wn/ln community are being unreasonable eh? Ignore them and translate at your own pace reigo san.
    Thanks for the chapter

  84. Makoto really starting to unnerve me. The fact that he does not seem to understand Pione’s anger. It is true that her friend is brainwashed, but it is also true that Makoto killed her when he could easily restrain her. Makoto literally trampled over all her feelings and broke her. And he has the nerve to mention that he will provide healing for her trauma, I literally felt sick at that moment. That’s like saying, “I killed your parents, I’ll make sure to pay for your therapy bills during your depression”. He has really changed a lot, and in such a subtle way that signs of this aspect already appeared, but not in such a huge manner.

    1. While I agree he’s changed, I don’t think the traits he’s revealing here are all that new. It’s just that nobody’s ever picked a fight with him to this extent to cause it to really show.

    2. He could’ve suppressed their antics, but did you forget why he chose not to? It’s because though his restraint their bodies would be saved, but their minds would be destroyed. If the Charm was released they would look back on what they had done themselves under Tomoki’s name and lose all sense of self. They would fall into a mental state that would make depression and ptsd look cute by comparison. Those 2 are serious ailments, but hating everything about yourself because of your own values that were perverted and twisted by someone else’s grotesque nature can only lead to a loss of identity- a lack of a sense of self (something that is an absolute necessarity for a living individual to truly move forward). Now with magic it would definitely be possible to recover eventually, but I’m pretty sure that would take up most of their remaining life just to overcome that.

      So while, Makoto’s choice wasn’t the most sympathetic nor the best choice available… it was the most empathetic and in a morose way, also the most merciful (at least to the 3 girls involved- Pione’s feelings notwithstanding obviously). Put bluntly your anger at Makoto’s businesslike way of handling others feelings is misplaced because he has stayed the same since the beginning in that regard. He is outrageously oblivious when it comes to others feelings and when he does recognize those feelings he is clumsy and drops the ball every time.

      1. You say that recovering from that would destroy the person’s mind. But look at what he did, he literally forced someone to watch someone they love die over and over and over again until they broke. Ain’t that cute, when you consider what you just said. And since he could theoretically heal her, he theoretically could heal them too. It’s more like they showed hostility and healing them had no obvious benefits for Kuzunoha, unlike for Picnic Rose Garden because he wants their strength, so he casually stomped on them.

        1. Now remember that the only one in control to end the repeated figths was Pione, the number of time she saw the figths, and the boiling point that reached for her pshyque was her doing, I won’t deny that it was a really cold decision to provide such a setting, but what I understood from what Makoto explained is that Pione was the one with a power to choose till when she was going to put herself throw that.

    3. Sorry for the way I expressed my opinion on your take… I responded because it felt like your opinion didn’t take into account the context of the situation.

      Anyway, you are completely right in saying his lack of genuine sympathy is rather jarring. I’ve thought for a while that his previous “talent” that the 3 gods were talking about in the side-story before visiting Asora, is for serial-killing or blatant destruction. Well in the end, if Makoto is brought to a point of becoming aware of that he can definitely choose to return to a more normal state of mind. His followers just need to actually guide him to that crossroads before something that can’t be undone happens.

      1. Which is why the current/prime Makoto has the follower that keep for what can he do worst than now just like the other alternate makotos

    4. He understands her anger. But he has higher priorities.
      There was zero reason to restrain those attackers. They came for the kill and it wasn’t just him around either but others that may get caught in the crossfire. He went to take them out quickly. Especially after finding out that they were merely Tomoki’s dolls. He figured it was already too late and he tends to have a sixth sense for this kind of thing. Before he found out who they were he considered just capturing/
      When it came to dealing with Pione, he had a higher objective. Get PRG to protect and train Tsuige. This was not going to happen in a timely manner unless he did things by force. But he can’t go about killing any of them as it would just crush any hope for negotiations and good will. He didn’t to get rid of the very reason these guys are picking a fight in the first place. Pione’s feelings. And talking wasn’t an option when the first thing that happened when he reached the floor they were on was a all out attack.

      So, put her in an illusion, make her see that her hatred and drive for revenge will simply get more of her friends killed. that it’s NOT worth it. Especially when it’s not like Raidou particularly hunted your friends down. They attacked first and they escaped from you. The fact of the matter is, if they had killed anyone after you brought them to the town knowing how fucked in the head they are, the blood would be on your hands.

      Granted. Makoto not realizing how fucked up what he did really is is scary. It’d be one thing if he understood it and went with it anyway. But it’s seems more like he just considered it the more logical idea with no hint of empathy.

      1. That’s exactly it. I too think purely logically, it makes sense. But does it make sense for a human being to make a choice like that? If you told me a computer did this, I would believe it. Makoto is becoming more inhuman not just in power levels. It is frightening how callous he can be. Like I said, breaking a person, then saying you can heal them after breaking them, that is pretty sickening. I don’t hate Makoto as a character, but I really feel chills when I see his indifference.

    5. I don’t disagree with you saying that Makoto’s treatment of Pione was brusque and robotic. But from his POV her feelings were not only misdirected, but also counter-intuitive. And so he forcefully showed her repeatedly the worst case scenario until she opened her eyes fully.

      But the point I’m trying to make is that this side of him hasn’t changed since the beginning. The feelings of others that he almost never picks up on, when shown he usually doesn’t understand where the other person is coming from and unintentionally steps all over their emotions. It’s no different from how he handled the confessions of his archery club president and his kohai. The only true difference is the situation. This is the first time he’s been presented at length with feelings of confrontation and hatred (that he hasn’t been able to soundly ignore at least). And he reacted, emotionally-speaking, the same way he always has. He doesn’t understand the other POV and thus deals with their situation with no regard for their emotions.

      (Thank you for your words btw. I can be the same in terms of appearing to be confrontational when I don’t intend to. My apologies.)

  85. As they say, patience is a virtue. It would be nice if people didn’t forget that so often. But I do feel compelled to praise Reigokai’s patience and addressing peeps behavior in a mature manner. 🙂

    And thank you very much for the chapter Rei! You do a great job and we appreciate it! ^_^

      1. Lol but following that thought through to completion means that the idea of heaven is impossible unless it’s an isolated reality for everyone that goes there. Otherwise the afterlife just turns into amother life if people stay the same. 😅

        1. Well philosophically, I think a place like Heaven would achieve paradise by changing the people that go in as we know it.

          Whether it’s because the rules of how souls behave are different or there’s some sort of purification process, people become less themselves and more just generally good beings that don’t feel enough to have conflict.

          An isolated reality would work too, but then we might as well have a system where souls just wander about in a void.

  87. Thanks for the chapter…. damn author give us great cliffhanger! …Well at least original new chapter already released, so no need to worry when will it reseleased. Btw its been awhile since i’m commenting (sorry).

  88. Thank you for the translation! Sorry to hear people are clogging up the comments with complaints. Take your time! Even if you decide to delay finished releases as retaliation, I’m sure most of your readers will gladly wait 🙂

  89. so he show her the illusion about all of her friends, comrade, all of her precious thing get smashes or brutally killed…. continously until she give up…. serves her right ~ all of this pointless war is because of her after all….
    if i’m Makoto… i never let the illusion stop… just show her for full day straight then release her… she deserve that.
    all of Her subordinate and friends suffer because immature side of her, declare a group as her enemy even though she knew the difference of strength between them… truly Idiot.

  90. Thank you for translating this! It makes me angry when people bother a translator to speed up without offering to help in some way. I mean they are basically just leeching and have no idea what really is needed to do translating. if they want the chapters more quickly then they should translate them themselves. You’re doing a great job translating one of the best novels out there.

  91. thank you for you great work and effort to provide this to us. even im not part of the group that donates to you. your highly appreciated for this.

  92. My guide is a direct subordinate of Princess Lily called Ginebia-san. It seems she is also Princess Lily’s bodyguard.

    this is from chapter 180, is the Ginebia mentioned in this arc the same person?

    Many thanks for the chapter!

  93. Hello everyone,
    I’m late! Due to real life events, I got late to this chapter and I haven’t read it properly. So, firstly…
    Thank you for the new chapter of TsukiMichi, Reigokai.

    I read his TL note just now… got very angry for the first time in a looong time (since spoiler). Reigokai, don’t waste your time with these people. There will always be people like this in the internet and the real world. Let them say whatever they want in the internet, don’t bother answering. Don’t even let them into your life.

    Secondly, #DickySatria did you change your avatar? An animal, nice… but why a trap?

    I’ll read the chapter later and comment more. Right now, working my ass off. Ugh…

    2. hey…. its because my Gmail comment nonstop getting error in which my comment wont posted….. that’s why im commenting using my facebook today…. dunno what’s making error :/

    3. and…. what the heck you mean by a TRAP !? this one is SHUKUSHUKU HAKUTAKU (google it) its a form of PLUSHIE of TouHou Girls, its round, its fluffy, and most of all, its not weird like Yukkuri

      2. well im not sure what’s wrong i can comment when comment using facebook account but when im commenting using gmail it wont posted…. even though i already log out – log in and it still eror…

    4. I feel
      So much to fo in RL to deal with
      Also thrle trucks will be arriving soon after a delivery in a certain Island this company can be rock lol

    5. Against people like this, I’ve found that it’s better to just leave it to the natural laws of consequence.

      At some point, they’re going to provoke the wrong person or their self-centered views of how the world works is going to collide with reality.

      Spoilers: Reality wins.

  94. It finished so fast. 😞
    Also, how the heck so many people post so fast?! Some long epistles! See me scrolling and wondering when I’ll reach the end. To read all those comments may just take me a good hour or 2.🤣

    1. Lol I think in order to keep one’s sanity, Internet comments are only meant to be posted, not read. Too many people with incomplete thoughts and itchy typing fingers 😂

      1. It’s like digging for treasure though.

        If you take the time to dig and take it all in, you can find some genuine gems.

        It’s also true that you’ll often end up empty-handed, thoroughly salted, and distinctly itchy.

  95. Thanks for the Great chapter..

    I take my time commenting after I know some idiot that keep hurrying the translator… did u know that they also have things called ‘life’… just let him do as he please..

    1. W-well… what an amazing cliff… I’m in awe… stay strong Reigokai-Sama… as long as you are in the internet those kinds of people will never be gone. That is the sad truth and honestly? Those people can just shut their trap and don’t read or even lay a glance to your translation works! …damn humans are irrational creatures sometimes… that’s why I like being a bear best!

      1. I hope you get promoted too!!! (disregarding the points that could be lost when you throw that dice)

        I’ll be waiting for your next chapter Orca-san~! (Silent Pressure *GOGOGOGO*)

          3. B-but you have tests next week… and I have too… and I better study too… b-but I’m too lazy but I want to study and get good grades… my head is jumbled… UGH.

  97. thanks
    and you can post whatever chapter in any order you like sir,
    you are the rule here~ or something like that.
    and i love both tsuki and world revo so np~

  98. I really hope this sh*tty story arc will be removed/changed in the LNs, it was really dumb and didn’t make any sense at all to me. I actually didn’t like the whole saga so far, it’s seriously wrong placing it now story-wise, I think. Author should’ve focused more on the heroes and how to stop them and the goddess, something like going into the direction of the final fight I mean, not this filler-like saga we got. Hope editor-san will put things right, really.

    1. final fight? what do you mean? you saying author should make makoto fight the goddess ASAP? and then what? the end? makoto is already as strong as gods so yeah he can be the replacement for the goddess. if he fights her it can happen. but then again, what happens next?

      also you forgot the whole point. “live freely”. the whole matter with the goddess is just as small as you having a grudge against a neighboring bully where you want to punch him back and be done with it. it’s not like makoto holds a plan for a grand revenge and topple the goddess, change the world system and blabla. nope. he doesn’t even have the ambition to rule, he just happened to be called “waka” by his first 2 followers, which happened to be top 2 most OP being in this world.

    2. How do you know this isn’t relevant to all that?

      A lot of small stuff happened in this arc. I’ll admit that it wasn’t particularly interesting in many parts, but that doesn’t mean it’s not important and you can’t even call it filler.

      Off the top of my head, I liked meeting Iroha. I liked learning more about Root. I liked Azunoval. I liked seeing Tomoe and Mio fail to completely crush their opponents for the first time in a long time. I liked the expansion of jokes for Makoto’s absurd luck. There’s also a ton of other small details that don’t quite fit into a big picture yet.

      1. Not to mention the piece of evidence of future developments, like how the upgrade version of Tomoki charm is working, Makoto synergy with the powers of Ilusion and mind read of Tomoe, the political landscape of Lore and how can impact on the company and the wise, The Goddes movement and her apostle as the people truly loved by her.

  99. so uh, regarding the ‘reminder’ up above.

    there are people who asks for next chapters with the intention of doing light jokes with benefit. i mean, if we throw jokes but results in the way we wanted, isn’t it the best?
    there are also people who truly don’t respect translator, pushing them to translate fasteer than they could or would. doesn’t matter if you donate or leech, these translators translate in their spare time. they have their life and problems, they can even put down everything in an instant. be grateful that they even translate.
    there are also the third type, who are stupid enough to put translators as the actual authors. welp.

    show love to translators by reading and say thanks. donate if you can afford to and willing to. asking for next updates are not necessary, unless there are no words from the translator when the scheduled (if there are schedules) time arrived and there’s no updates. ask them what happens when the translator shows a sign of inactivity for some time, not about the chapters but about themselves. remember, they have life, they are human like us. they can feel sick, they can be stressed out, they need to eat and rest. even professionals are human like us.

    Reigo-san, thanks for your hard work and thanks for your friendly reminder. hopefully there will be less idiots who do the same thing… but when it happens again my advice is to ignore them and stay being in your own pace =3

  100. Thx for the chap mate. Just wanted to say that, your translations are appreciated. Whiners don’t understand the labor of bothering to translate JP novels not just for yourself, but for us public readers to have a good time with also. Plenty of translators just drop amazing or potentially good novels out of random haitus without a word. Few laboriously dedicate their personal time on this for years as you have. The ignorant whiners can suckle a pacifier, again your translations are appreciated mang.

    Oh right, also just introducing myself. Been following for a long while, yet just made a WP account.

  101. Ignore those damn rushers you doing good work.

    Also this chapter MAN just goes to show something in Makoto’s head is slowly cracking open tho question is what but then again he has been somewhat apathetic towards certain things. I have seen both sides of the argument to the mind breaking Pione thing with both and against and I kind of have to agree with Makoto having to employ such a method but he kind of executed it improperly within negotiations. Let’s face it Pione had too much hatred against Makoto for her to simply just accept a simple ass kicking properly or being shown the memory of her former friend’s states that tried to assassinate Makoto or something else flowery. The fact that when she was under the illusion and that it went on for so long when it showed the consequences of her said actions just shows that said former methods would unlikely work. Although allow me to be blunt on saying that Makoto kind of sounds like extreme asshole when he tried to offer nursing her back to health in a somewhat unsympathetic manner when made her that way in the first place and further more I believe he doesn’t like these sort of methods though granted with Rembrandt’s case could be entirely different and was different circumstances.

    However I am really just blaming Makoto for being somewhat of an asshole about it here but lets be fucking honest it was Pione’s, PRG, and the Origin adventurer’s fault this happened if not most of it. I certainly understand being pissed at the Makoto for killing Pione’s friends but throwing logic and reasoning out the window when the dude wanted to explain what happened and wanted some help is extremely fucking stupid. Hell it is shown this chapter that these guys had no idea of Makoto’s true abilities but still got pissed at the man for killing Pione’s friends when they attacked him under the mind control influence from trashmoki.
    It is the entirely wrong damn target that they are pissed at here and they are just trying to kill another victim of this accident. Hell Makoto comes up
    to talk things out to only be told that PRG has a fucking murder boner for them and to come back in maybe hundred years or so. Then you get the adventurers of origin’s supporting dumb ass behavior they don’t believe is logical because they know the situation that happened but support BS under the pretense of things will be interesting and then says “FITE ME if you MAYBE want to talk things out”. Yeah I don’t think the PRG or Adventurer of Origins deserve much of a goddamn sympathy card when they fucked up by letting assassin girls escape and then said assassins end up dead by Makoto because they were under the influence and PRG throws a goddamn hissy fit and try to murder the dude.You know what would of been a better idea that involved possibly less negative consequences? TALKING THINGS OUT LIKE PEOPLE WITH A FUCKING BRAIN! Hell even if Makoto were to avoid contacting the PRG at this time I wouldn’t doubt for a second the PRG would then try to hunt Makoto with the help of adventurer’s of Origin to try to deal damage back at him. Best to get the shit out of the way when it pops up.

    1. hurp-durp grump drump!!
      u’r so damn right!
      makoto is a lil bit dark and… it’s a lil bit makes me warry
      i personally though he gonna show and tell pione illusion about dead girl been unrecoverable and all… for about 5+ chaps ago, but we have what we have

      origins garden pione ect are friggin morons!
      aw, my head hurts a litle cause anger is boiling!
      damn u bastards that girl attacked makoto and was on point of no return and all the shit and turn your brain on!

      soul shout of mine!!

      durp!

    2. Whoaa! It’s Shad from Shadiversity! Or is it? Anyway I have to agree with everything you said. If PRG and especially Pione want Makoto dead so bad, they should have accompanied the 3 assassins on their mission. Why didn’t they do that? Because the assassins sneaked out on their own without informing Pione or anybody else in PRG? Is that Makoto’s fault? To Hell with it!

      1. @Matti Nope not the same Shad mate. In fact I now realize I am using his name(Will probably name change it later as he a good content creator). Also yea this entire Arc so far has kind of had me pissed. To a degree I am mad at Makoto in how solved the situation and could of be done it in a better manner or earlier he simply knocked out said brainwashed assassins and seeing if he could reverse the effects but I understand why he did those things and they weren’t completely unreasonable. I am more so pissed at the adventurer’s of origin blowing the situation up further when they understood said circumstances yet decided to give Makoto’s group a hard time still and tried to not even help defuse the situation. Then you get PRG’s group condoning the obviously illogical and childish behavior of a stubborn hard headed child of the group. I understand being close with a member of your group and all but throwing out talking out a situation that was obviously unintended by both parties is just stupid and the leader of the PRG group should fucking vacate his position. Granted we were not really shown much reasoning on the PRG side for doing such actions other than flowery shit saying they owed Pione or they love her or ETC.

    3. I couldn’t reply to your lower comment about seeing if he could turn them back so I’m replying here, he said it back before and it’s been explained in earlier chapters that they have been brainwashed for too long and it was impossible to help them, had he removed the charm their minds would break due to being confused on the situation, look at what happened to the bodyguard chick, she was controlled for a few hours and she was feeling completely sick, almost being unable to walk, imagine people who were charmed for years. everything else you said is pretty much the gist of the stupidity tho, I will say this for the origin folks, they have lived for hundreds of years so they are probably bored and felt like no matter what happened it would not completely affect them, the picnic guys tho… selfishness

      1. @randompasserby Yea I’ve seen the chapters and comments about the after effects being dispelled and to a point agree with your statement but still I can’t help be curious if you could cure someone under heavy dosage of charm for so many years. This is for both logical and moral reasons I feel he should of tried to at least dispel the effects and see if he could nurse the assassins back to a state of healthy mind considering the fact that a good part of the Empire is under trashmoki’s influence. Eventually Makoto is going to have to confront the goddess and Trashmoki but will he deem it necessary to essentially wipe the slate clean within the empire via magical nuking? While it could be argued they could be too far gone or variety of other reasons that it makes it necessary to kill them you have to admit this will take a serious mental toll on someone still. Hell I don’t think even Makoto whose quite apathetic towards killing threats to him would be agreeable for nuking nearly entire nation under the influence of Trashmoki.

      2. Actually…Now that I think about it…

        What’s the difference between trying to nurse the brainwashed women back to mental health after that trauma and having to nurse Pione back to mental health after this trauma?

        I mean, firstly, Makoto didn’t know and, secondly, this one is probably the easier of the two to treat. But my point is that they’re comparable.

      3. @Psychronia Well firstly the big difference between the assassins and Pione is that they were under a different type of mental attack. The assassins were pretty much charmed/brainwashed into doing everything what Trashmoki said and probably had some things done to them by Trashmoki that makes him Trashmoki for a reason. Thus could be said that the mental trauma is hugely greater if you consider that these people whilst not in control of their body probably did commit morally unjustifiable acts and are probably more suicidal. It is thus argued by people that once the effects are dispelled it goes either 1. The brainwashing was too deep and it is irreversible and the cure is death or 2. the people become extremely disgusted and somewhat affected deeply by the charm that it seriously take a mental toll on them in which I argue it depends on how long they are under said brainwashing and we do have evidence of 2nd example happening from earlier chapters. Thus I am curious if long term brainwashed people could be rehabilitated.

        In the case of Pione she was just merely shown an illusion where Makoto and Pione’s forces were to go at it full force and the consequences of her actions if she decided to further pursue her actions of hatred any further in which to put it bluntly PRG would be fucking ass raped and this was merely looped constantly till she apologized. Obviously this just broke her complete will to fight against Makoto and has taken a serious mental toll on her. However at best the negative effects could be depression and a deep rooted fear of Makoto for a certain amount of time and is much more treatable. It is not like she saw the dark elder god yet that lurks inside Makoto so she is perfect safe for now…..I think…..

    1. Truck-kun has undergone a transformation and is now a Flying Orca. Nepu is probably at work or sleeping as if he’s dead if he hasn’t showed up already.

          1. I didn’t see that….. ( ;●д● )
            And I don’t sleep like thaー
            *remeber that I was almost late for work today cuz I overslept*
            。。。。。No comment on that (・ε・｀)

          2. That’s why we associate ourselves with nature. Things like spirit animals, zodiac and stuff like that… we’re just lying to ourself that we are one with nature. All the while destroying the earth… such irony.

          5. When I see the picture of the truck in made me think of Optimus Prime in Transformers there for a moment.

  103. Thanks 4 the chapter!

    Negotiation doesn’t always mean getting the other side to like you. Making people realize that they would be destroyed if they don’t comply and surrender is also a form of negotiation.

    2. Well… i kinda agree and not agree with this remark. In this case, it might be true because that Pione girl is just too hard head to be reasonable with, plus she is the one in the wrong. Furthemore, she’s the leader so showing the true power to the girl ONLY is more effective to stop the unreasonable fight. But it’s not the case toward all the other members. Because if done so – as in doing what Makoto did to Pione towards other members – it’ll only give opposite effect coz they are not the same individual thus cognitive recognition towards what is shown will be different individually.

      If we apply this method in reality, it just shown others that we are a tyranical dictators. Which mean, we are not the one that can be reasonable with. Say in the case after we have shown every other possibilities of “Making people realize that they would be destroyed if they don’t comply and surrender” and they really understood the implication of the action if they still defies; what are we going to do then? Annihilate them? This just shows how much of a tyranical bastard we are and our credibility to obtain trust from others just plummeted drastically.

      Well, even so i can’t really says the method is wrong; but i can’t says it’s right either.

      1. Well, dying is also a choice.
        Personally I see it as negotiating a surrender. They attack first just because Makoto defended himself and the people around him when he killed that brainwashed group. It’s like saying Makoto has no right to defend himself. Now they lost. They are a losing side of a war that they started. Maybe it’s because of the story’s POV, but I got no sympathy for them. They can either surrender or die. But Makoto’s situation is complicated by him needing them. Which give them a negotiation card if they know how to use it. Instead, they keep on wanting to fight him. That makes me dislike them more.

  104. like… seriously… ungratefull people makes you mad… i feel your pain since i translate stuff ages ago… cant they just shut up and wait… or better study jp language for a year or two and read it…. seriously… those fucked up mongrels pressuring translators…

  106. Thank for the chapter ^^

    Uwaaaa, someone still say something like that to the translator? (=_=;)

    Hehehe, so they used sharingan to her? nice one XD

  116. I’m very very sorry for that, I repent for what I’ve said, you’re doing a great job, we all appreciate it very much, I know that this isn’t nearly enough, but, I do hope you receive my apology, I’m really sorry 😢 and thank you very much for translating this chapter

    1. Just checked previous comments. Kek
      Your apologies won’t do shit though, just don’t do it again.
      Also the other guy(antonio_neko) was more obnoxious in spamming

  118. Dude ! you just need to do your thing at your own pace and forget about those ungrateful morons who can’t read ! You were very clear about your translation schedule so they have no rights to complain. Thanks for the hard work as usual, and damn look at how much Makoto has changed from the naïve high-school kid he was at the beginning. He has matured and is now trying his best to accomplish his role as a leader of company and a community.

  119. Regokai, thank you a lot for the chapter, and if I haven’t said it before thank you so mutch for the effort that you put on your translation. Now as mutch as I like Tsuki, I am willing to wait for your schadule, no one else should have a say in that matter, unless they are the ones providing you with the material for the translation (Author) or are your editors. If you are releasing the next one because you want to, then great but if you putted a schadule then we leechers have to depend on it, not put on nonesensical complaints because the author realesed a chapter. In essence what I am trying to sai is that screw the one so desperate to see the next chapter if they want, they can do like anyother that can’t wait for a translation and google translate on machine. Well now that my rant is over, time to comment on the chapter, I don’t know if congratulate Makoto on his tactic or feel scared by his rutlessness, I mean we have hear rumors of it (by his students) but that trap was viscious, and that Pione girl really does know how to hold a grudge how manny times did she had to witness the massacre of her companions to give up the hate??? And what a hellish trap Kuzonoha team prepared I mean they messed up the sense of the other party without them noticing that their sense have been tempered with and the illusion they have been inmersed on. Hope Makotot crush Aznoval now that he is not weakned and the other party gives up on their resentment.

    1. Makoto just did what Itachi did on Kabuto in Naruto. The Izanagi. Even so, I think what Makoto had done are totally the best way to handle the situation without killing.
      Some people just can’t be reasoned with words so… yea, that technique seems legit to me.

    1. Flying Orca-san may i get said links too?
      Really wanted to try playing that game too o/
      also never noticed you were Truck-kun, how do you send people to isekais now?

      2. Pikli suggested me to use QooApp to find and install it.

        I couldn’t find the game in android store before and when I did, I can’t play in my country.

        Need a little bit of research, my friend.
        I’m so glad that Tamamo became my first rare servant. Without her I’d lost a lot.

      4. Nah, if you follow the older Final Fantasy games, you would remember that when airships become common technology, the heroes find themselves a flying whale, to take them between worlds.

  121. Thx for the chapter o/
    It’s so great that we can read Tsuki again, thx again for so many great things Reigo-san.
    I completely understand how you feel too, next chapter seems like it’s gonna be a fan favorite for sure, now to sit and wait~~

  122. i wonder but wasn’t there who saw the three people (pione’s friends) attacking makoto? why didn’t makoto tried to bring that people to meet that rokuya? explain to him that it is not makoto that attacked first but rather them.
    But no… the adventurer origin are like hell no we don’t except explanation. you hurt my friends you die.
    I was like hey … what’s with this bunch of brainless people?
    or they are just too long in power that they don’t have the sense of there are still someone higher than them even if they can’t die.
    thank you.

  123. That’s why people die early. They keep on rushing things fast. Just wait patiently. Savor the moment. ヽ(=^･ω･^=)丿

    1. That is true.

      Savour yourself slowly when you’re in moments of happiness and bliss; so that when sadness and demise envelop you, you have the happy memories as the light of hope.

  127. hi dude don’t worry with the other guys, keep going with the awesome translations that you are doing, nobody like to be under pressure, ganbatte, \o/

    ps.: sorry for the broken english

      1. when u already familiar with menu, install FGO jpn version. have the lastest map, already many event and material for ancesion your servant more easy because not use duel or hunting with 3knight/4cavalary again :D. (just tempting u to use jpn version too) 😀 😀

  130. A full power they say? I bet Makoto will not remove all his Seal’s and Limiter Linchpins (Tomoe, Mio, Shiki and Tamaki). The limiter is like a a very strong seal to seal the overwhelming power Makoto has while the seal’s are sealing is excess aura and those are his Clothes, and all His Accessories as of now i only know 10 rings so far not only that if he even try to remove it I bet the City of Lorel and the Dungeon will be annihilate and worst case erase on map.

  131. Thanks for the chapter though he dies seem a bit unfazed by all thus which is very disconcerting i gotta say im with makoto on this. None of this us any fault of his own Pione shouldve known to keep a better eye on her friends especially when they’re high lvl assassin’s.

  135. Pione got mindbreak ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

    Full power? I can only remember him being near or at full power when he saved the Demon capital from Root (or when he fought the Divine Gate), though after that he’s been training where Tomoe and the others have their hair growing long temporarily.

  139. So i’m one of those guys who almost never leave comments… mostly because i don’t really know what to write apart from ‘thanks’. I’d like to thank you for your hard work and while i would absolutely love to have a release of this as fast as possible, i’d prefer if you took your time. Please ignore anyone who tells you otherwise.

    1. It’s okay to just say your thanks in the comment section, I think our gratitude can help Reigokai in one way or another, we never know right?

      SO! even if you can only say thanks in the comment section it is perfectly okay! though i suggest you to read the comments sometimes. The content inside this hellhole(lol) can be pretty funny sometimes~ especially when the Demon King and his Four Devas are in it. Well… see you later I guess? bye~!

  140. Wow! Makoto just use Izanami that merc girl.
    I wonder if he could also do Izanagi like the Uchiha.

    Thanks for the translation Reigo-dono. We absolutely appreciate your work so just take your time and go at your own pace in doing the translation. You have our respect in every aspect Reigo-dono.

    Those who said something that demotivate you are those who don’t actually appreciate you at all. So they wouldn’t understand the hardship of doing translation from 1 language to another.

  141. Looks like last fight and if they want to vent just beat, kill or torture Trashmoki either options work for me, thanks for the chapter

  142. Thanks for the chapter. I can’t wait for this arc to just be over, it feels as though it has dragged on a bit for me. And didn’t they want the picinic bears to help with a war against some kingdom, and they have been gone for what, months at this point? I can’t help but feel Tsige is just a burning wreck currently.

  143. Hello everyone, my net name is trueslasher(I know you’ll see it once you look at my post regardless, but I didn’t feel right without saying it in my introduction xD). I’m new to this community, and as people who all enjoy this lovely novel, and appreciate Reigokai incredibly for translating it, I hope to get along with all of you.

    To be honest, I’m usually one of the last people to ever post in a comment section, but I felt it was necessary here. Even if it was only one more, I wanted to let Reigokai know that there’s at least one more person who appreciates what they do. This is the first Japanese novel that I’ve ever read, and my only regret is that it’s so good that I find myself unable to read anything else while waiting for the chapters.

    I’m in no rush though xP. Take care everyone, I’m out for now!

      1. Yes it was! I started off thinking I wouldn’t be able to enjoy it without the imagery, but I could not be any more wrong. It was a bit difficult with the rough translation of the first few chapters, but once I got used to it, I got completely immersed… and addicted xD.

        1. Hmm…I honestly don’t remember what my first WN was. The first in-depth following was probably Shield Hero, but I feel like I might’ve been reading one of the crappy wish-fulfilment harem fantasies.

          Either way, I wasn’t interested for very long and didn’t really jump into it until much later.

          1. Oh yeah… Shield hero… I… is shield hero my first wn? Dang I can’t remember! Damn you memories! Seriously though… I forgot which one is first… I remember getting hooked on shield hero amd shed some manly tears when Atlas(?) died…

          2. Shush. Spoilers.

            I didn’t really shed tears because she wasn’t particularly endearing to me. It was still a gutting scene of course, but I think a certain other character’s sudden death not long after that hurt more for me.

          3. Which one? can youy remind me? Personally the wolf girl’s death struck me harder because you know… Naofumi just beginning to learn love and stuff like that and then that girl who is always energetic and such died… thoguh in the end they live happily ever after and that’s good.

          4. …Wolf? Was there a wolf?
            Anyway, first a spoiler warning.

            SPOILER WARNING.

            I’m talking about the character whose appearance marked Naofumi’s reputation turning around and good karma coming back to him in general.

          5. Oh King Trash’s wife?

            Atlas is a wolf girl right? A loli wolf girl? I remember her have wolf ears both she and her brother have wolf ears if I remember correctly.

          11. The LN is better since Glass, other characters in the series WN have more involvement in the LN then they did the WN and new characters appear. And just recently I just read vol 8 had the MC go to a place that is part of his trial of returning back to the Magical world that at the end of the WN series.

          13. And they tone it down with medieval cruelty such as the torture such as having Trash instead of not poisoning MC and eating the food that not happen in the LN, but the queen frozen him up to his head for the cruelty he has done to the MC and turning a blind eye to the churches actions which mess up the country.

          15. It was more comical then was in the WN in like some old cartoons you see people make jokes about the whole freezing. Something like in Zootopia when the mob boss says to ice them (MC’s) he wanted them to be thrown in frozen water. And if people read the entire WN would know what he is like once he starts to redeem himself during that fake reborn hero appears and after his wife dies, he is kind of a masochist. With the food poison it makes me remember when I was food poison during boy scouts camp and I had to set home and pretty much every boy at the camp got food poison.

          17. It does exist. It is being publish right now in Eng. in paperback by One Peace books. If was you I would buy it on Amazon since it is cheaper but if do not want to buy the book you can buy vols on kindle.

          20. It think Shield was mine but am also thinking it might have been Mushoku Tensei, those were the 1st WN’s I read and finish. Right now I am buying the LN of the Shield Hero.

          22. I liked Shield Hero more than Mushoku Tensei. But what best for both of them is that they both brought in some form of an evil god that made the story great.

          24. Diffidently, since the author led to believe that Hitogami was on the MC side, then out of nowhere we find out that he was planning to betray him because his descendants were going to defeat and seal him. He was a very great villain after you learn more about his history.

          26. The only WN that made me bit tearier was Word Teacher, when the maid who was looking after the MC (when his mother died giving birth to him) was dying and Sirius called her mother.

    2. Well well… I can only say welcome to our community, where the dark side has cookies and the good dense guys have harems. Unfortunately we can never choose a side, like mother Russia “the side chooses you”. As the ancients says “Once you read Jap, you never go back (because of waifus)”.
      Anyway, as an avid reader of Japanese, Korean and chinese novels. If you tell me the genre you’re into I can introduce you to some good novels. Once again welcome, because you’re never leaving…. Forever… Jk.

      1. Rofl, I dun wanna leave, I enjoy it here xD. Also, I just started reading another novel called ‘The Rise of the Shield Hero’. I read the manga for it and wanted to see more(just like what happened with Tsuki ga Michibiku) and I must say I have a good feeling about it. At best it’ll be another great read, at worst it’ll be something to help my withdrawal symptoms from getting worse!

    3. Hey! Welcome to our beloved community~! I hope you thoroughly enjoy your stay here! Though I warn you to be careful when reading the comment section… when the Devil King and his Four Devas (May increse in the future) are involved… your brain may rot… well in a good way (sometimes).

    4. Shield bro huh? That’s a good read.
      I think they took down the web novel from the original site. I know they’re translating the light novel but it’s still ongoing I think. Luckily for you though, I have the complete translated web novel. So if you need it just let me know. One of the few novels I liked so much I just had to save!!! Rafu~~~~

  144. WAIT! Does it mean next chapter puts an end to this battle between Aznoval and Makoto?! Thank God! I mean, I want to know so badly that I don’t mind this fighing getting one LONG chapter to finish!

    .. How does people waiting for translation knows what chapter has already been released? I couldn’t grasp the numbers of the chapters at our disposal in Japanese (oficial releases). How they do that?! D:

    I really need to learn Japanese. Not just me, everybody in here. We cannot depend on people because than we can do our shit ourselves without bothering others.

    1. Yeah we really need to… SO WE CAN SPAM JAPANESE LANGUAGE AND ANNOY THE OTHER DWELLER IN THIWS COMMU HAHAHA~!!! (and then get subsequently banned and regretted life decisions because not enough doses of TsukiMichi then commit suicide by crying)

  146. BOOOO for stupid rushers!!!!

    YAYYY for a new chapter!

    BTW it really shows that it’s a jap novel, if an european or american were in Makoto’s place, I’m sure we would have screamed “Hypocrites!!!!”. I mean the guy comes as a merchant representing a whole city for a contract, the other idiots attack him with killing intent and he defends himself with non-lethal actions. Then a bigger prick shows up forcing his hand BECAUSE HE WANTS TO VENT?!
    This is the part where a normal non-jap says F#CK YOU!! If they want to vent, go fix Trashmoki instead of bothering Makoto…
    Man, these authors really know how to rile up a reader…

    1. that’s not hypocrisy though
      he already explained his actions:
      -“Was the reason for pointing my sword at you also accounted in it? Even if you resolve this ‘core reason’ you speak of, reasons to continue the battle will be born in the middle of the battle. And as proof of this, here I am, pointing my sword at you for hurting my family. Without knowing the basis of all this fighting.”
      -‘Or more like, they wouldn’t accept it if this were to end without me fighting. I would be blamed by everyone if that were to happen’

      whereas makoto showed so much disgust about tomoki’s and hibiki’s mind control, and about Root’s brainwashing of sofia, but yet he now just mind-broke and brain-washed someone to fit the result he wanted.

      But yeah, I agree that we, white people, tend to trow words we don’t master as an insult to feel smarter.

      2. Where did you read about Makoto “brainwashing” Pione? He only showed her a loop of what would happen if it was a battle to the death.

        It was all up to Pione to release herself from the loop, since her hatred was misplaced (Yes, because it’s Tomoki’s fault), it was only right that Makoto got rid of it. Honestly, if she valued the lives of her comrades, she should’ve stopped it a long time ago. It’s her own fault for going that far.

        Tomoki and Hibiki’s charm and charisma totally changes a person’s personality and robs them of their own free will, while Makoto hasn’t done something like that and even offered to heal her afterwards.

  147. thanks for the chapter!

    I wonder about the morality of the illusion like ‘izanami’ in naruto
    It look like brain-washing to me. not the magic thing with the heroes, but the good old one:
    torture until mind break, and rewrite the part like you wish.
    by that illusion, Pione can either face eternal pain, or break and bend to makoto’s will.

    So, it bring me to my real question: Since Makoto always looked disgusted by this kind thing, do you think the last conversation with Root about Sofia influenced the use of that tactic?

    1. You’re totally forcing the whole brainwashing thing in there, aren’t you?

      All Makoto did was show her what they were capable of. It was her own fault for going that far. If she had any common sense or if she valued the lives of her friends, she would’ve given up at the beginning and she wouldn’t have suffered like that.

      He should do something like that to Hibiki and Hibiki, since their the same as Pione. Despite going against a force they can’t beat, they still keep opposing Makoto and causing unnecessary conflicts.

      2. ‘Brainwashing (also known as mind control, menticide, coercive persuasion, thought control, thought reform, and re-education) is the concept that the human mind can be altered or controlled by certain psychological techniques. Brainwashing is said to reduce its subject’s ability to think critically or independently,[1] to allow the introduction of new, unwanted thoughts and ideas into the subject’s mind,[2] as well as to change their attitudes, values, and beliefs.’

        He mentally tortured her until her mind break, and that “Until the moment she wishes the end of this battle from the bottom of her heart.”
        basically rewriting her own will and forcing his own will by torturing her, knowing everybody will break at one point, it was only a matter of time before she become what makoto wanted.
        It is brainwashing in my book.

        ‘it was up to pione to release the loop’
        ‘It’s her own fault’
        ‘they still keep opposing Makoto’
        This is just BS justifications, the reason doesn’t change what makoto did,
        but seriously you either do what I want or die by my hands isn’t a choose or free will, it tyranny.

        ‘offered to heal her afterwards’
        let me break all your fingers and pay the medical bill. you should thank me for that

        coming back to my actual comment what is shocked is makoto doing that after trowing a fit to root because of what he did to the adventurer and sofia.

  148. Aaaa, this whole arc is sooo much vexing and stupid….. that adventures of origins and that merc group must be total brainless idiots who cant keep an eye on 3 people and after that mentioned 3 people escape from them (the most powerfull group of mercenaries and the group of transported humans that are basically origins of all powers there are in the level system of this world) and then tries to assasasinate someone and that someone defend himself, they are like “What are you doing to our friends!!! We will now kill you because you protected yourself from assasination!!! And we will leave the real culprit who brainwashed our friends alone because we felt like it and now your going to die!!!!!”….. like really Japan…. why does almost every Japanese novel author ends like this…. they have in their group a group of immortalls that should have a lot of experience so why they had to go for the most idiotic way…. i know it must be sad that they lost friends that had almost been saved from the brainwashing, but if they are that much important guard them better god damn it!! And the fact that everyone ignores Trashmoki is not much better….. like really, he is brainwashing like every women that he lays his eyes on, sooo pleaseeee AUTHOR-SAMA kill him already and make it please that his death will be the slow one where they leave him in some dark cave and isolate him there without food or anything and torture him, let some mamono to rape him than fix him back with magic and reapet this process for days, months and then years until his mind completely breaks. (And maybe let him in the middle when his mind is still not so much fu**** to let him escape just to capture him again and crush his all through of even escaping his miserable life) MUHAHAHAHAHAHAAH

    And BTW big thanks for translator for even translating this for us. If it wasnt for you we would had to wait for years until the LN would came out and then wait even longer when they came in english…. so you really deserve the biggest thanks!!!

    1. That’s kind of a slanted perspective on what just happened. Let’s break the situation down with an analogous scenario.

      1 – Some dude feeds your dog something that makes your dog start acting weird.
      2 – You’re talking to your vet about this when the dog jumps the fence and attacks a door to door salesman.
      3 – The salesman pulls out a hand-cannon and blows your dog’s brains out. Your dog is like a teacup poodle or something.
      4 – Salesman starts pitching retirement home communities and vinyl windows while your kid starts wailing in the background.
      5 – You tell the salesman to wait a minute while you deal with the traumatized kid currently wailing about their dead dog.
      6 – Salesman proceeds to break through your front door while pointing out all the awesome savings he’s offering.
      7 – You attack the salesman and he pistol-whips you and everyone else attempting to impede his awesome sales pitch.
      8 – Salesman proceeds to show the child images of her entire family dying repeatedly until she stops crying.

      … Okay that kind of fell apart at the end.

      1. it would more be like
        1 – some dude infects your dog with rabies and they go insane trying to kill anyone they see
        2 – while talking to the vet your dig jumps the fence and attacks the CEO of a company next door by trying to bite his neck. your dog is a rottweiler
        3 – the CEO pulls out a gun and defends himself against the rabid rottweiler by killing it
        4 – the CEO then offers you a job and is even willing to forget about your rabid dog that almost killed him just a few seconds earlier
        5 – you tell the CEO to wait because your daughter is still traumatized
        6 – the CEO comes knocking anyway and your daughter runs out with a gun trying to kill the CEO
        7 – you decide to also pull out a gun and try to kill the CEO and the CEO just defends himself without hurting you
        8 – then i guess the CEO pulls out a photo album about dead dogs… ok yea it falls apart there but you get the point

        1. I think there are few things to change:
          3- Makoto did ‘capture’ them, examined them, and decided they should be put down, and killed them.
          so it would be more something like
          ‘The CEO caught and bind the dog, and then will seeing he has rabies, he pull out a gun and put him down’
          but I still don’t really agree with that comparison because, will your are supposed to call professional service to take care of the rabid dog, I do not know a service that take care of ‘stray brainwashed assassin’

          7- ‘you decide to take a gun and say him to leave now, if he make a single step inside you kill him’

          8- ‘The CEO jump in with a gun in hand, beat your shit, and show the album of dead dog will threatening her to kill you if she doesn’t shut up’

      2. I lost it at 4- because I imagined him saying something like: when you will hear the advantages you can get, it will ‘blow your mind’!

      4. Just that the super dangerous dog is just a little chihuahua and the salaryman is not in any danger but he shoots him nevertheless because of ‘self-defense’.

    2. you do realize that even if the adventurer of origins can easily kill Tomoki they can’t do due to breaking the contract with the goddess which is doing something that would caught the attention of the world , Makoto is one thing since he is someone the goddess could care less

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