I am no hero of the shadows! Volume 1 Epilogue 2

Epi # ▲*gu II.
 

 
“Damn it…!”
 
The young boy clenched a piece of paper tightly, tears streaming down his face.
 
“Even if they call you a hero, in the end… aren’t you just dead!!!”
 
Beside the weeping boy lay a sheet of black stationery.
 
Lately, ordinary letters were usually written on white paper. Occasionally, colors were used based on the content of the letter.
 
Red meant—confession.
 
Blue meant—reunion.
 
Black meant—death.
 
“What we wanted to be… it’s not dolls, damn ittttttt!!!”
 
And on the paper the boy held, these words … Read the rest

I am no hero of the shadows! Volume 1 Epilogue 1

Epilogue
 

 
The [Civil War] came to a close with the victory of the Lilac Kingdom.
 
While the success was attributed to the actions of their own soldiers, the unexpected participation of Kahlua as a wild card played a significant role. Kahlua was said to be summoned to the royal castle to receive rewards.
 
As for the church faction issue that got entangled, the church eventually united as one.
 
The attempt to assassinate the saintess became public knowledge, leading to increased resentment from the followers. The delicate balance of the scales collapsed. Further details remained unknown. … Read the rest

I am no hero of the shadows! Volume 1 Chapter 9 part 6

 
Precisely ten minutes.
 
After separating from Phil heading south, Kahlua arrived at the Lylac Kingdom’s national border.
 
“Now that I’ve reached the border… “
 
Spread out in front of her were soldiers wielding swords, engaged in fierce combat.
 
The clashing of metal and war cries echoed everywhere, portraying a scene where soldiers were boldly fighting head-on.
 
There was no supply base or commanding officers in the rear; it was undoubtedly the heart of the battlefield, evident to anyone who looked.
 
Kahlua had reached a slightly distant location — a hill where she could overlook the surroundings.
 
“Well, it’s not like … Read the rest

I am no hero of the shadows! Volume 1 Chapter 9 part 5

──It was so close.
 
As Phil grasps Kira’s arm, with the corners of his eyes he glances around and thinks──we cut that close.
 
Right before him, Kira is trying to swing down a warhammer on Phil. Behind him crouches Milis, looking up at him.
 
With just this composition lined up, one could easily imagine what kind of situation this was.
 
If he had been even a little late… A chill runs down Phil’s spine from that [if].
 
“Aha! I knew you’d come, evildoer!”
 
Kira shakes Phil off her arm, then immediately flies backwards to … Read the rest

Before the tutorial begins chapter 49,5 part 2

Haruka like a radiant star enthusiastically embraced the girl.

“Welcome back, Jupi-chan.”

“Yes, welcome back, Haruka.”

No, you’ve been energetic from start to finish.

“Kyouchiro, welcome back too. Are you feeling better?”

“Thanks to you, I was able to rest well.”

With a mysterious nod, the small-framed girl replied.

Her expression remained unchanged.

“Where are Onee-san and Al?”

“They’re at home preparing for the party. I’m the one sent to pick you up.”

Ah, so she’s the designated escort. She’s been entrusted with an important task.

“Then, please escort us properly, Ms. Escort.”

“Leave it to me.”

With a light … Read the rest

I am no hero of the shadows! Volume 1 Chapter 9 part 4

 
─Let’s go back in time a bit.
 

“Wait Phil! “
 
In the Salemabart mansion, Kahlua grabs her master’s arm just as he’s about to leave the room.
 
“Let go, Kahlua! I was too slow to realize….I don’t know what’s happening now. Saint Milis might end up ingredients to the [Arbitration Faction]’s night snack.”
 
None of the master’s usual frivolity.
 
Dead serious, frustration oozing from his expression, the arm she grasped feels tense.
 
Even so, the maid does not release her master’s arm.
 
After all, the place the master is about to rush off to now isn’t some detested … Read the rest

Before the tutorial begins chapter 49,5 part 1

Interlude, or a Prologue for a Young Girl


Let’s talk about what happened next.

To cut to the chase, I, Kyouchiro Shimizu, was hospitalized. Yay!

…Well, yeah, it’s because I overdid it a bit, you know.

From what I’ve heard, it seems I passed out right after the Keraunos battle, and was then transported to the hospital by Szilard and the others.

Being emergency evacuated from the dungeon to the lower world is definitely an attention-grabbing event, but with the help of Szilard and the members of the “Burning Ice Blade” clan, it seems they were able to resolve the … Read the rest

Before the tutorial begins chapter 49 part 2

That’s a separate matter.

However, looking at the relationship between Keraunos and Iupiter, perhaps Al is the better one after all.

… Though that’s a relative evaluation at best.

[Hey, Al. Why do you think keraunos became such a scumbag?]

[Because that’s how it was designed.]

Blunt.

A radical argument that fundamentally denies the inherent goodness of people.

[That optimistic view only applies to the essence of humans. It has no relevance to us spirits.]

[Well, yeah.]

[Furthermore, the divine power type originally lacked any spiritual functions. It’s a problem even before the question of good or evil. They are … Read the rest

Before the tutorial begins chapter 49 part 1

Chapter 49: The Beast of Thunder and the Dreaming Girl (Part 10)

◆Dungeon City Sakurahana – 336th Dungeon [Eternal Darkness] 10th Floor

“Jupi-chan!”

Haruka enthusiastically embraced the returned Jupiter.

“You did so well, you did so well!”

“It’s thanks to everyone that I was able to come back. Thank you, truly.”

“Jupi-chaaaan!”

The sight of the beautiful girls joyfully reuniting in an embrace was truly moving.

However, I had to interject with a remark that would dampen the sentimental mood.

“You two, save the lovey-dovey stuff for later! The battle isn’t over yet!”

Don’t just leave Szilard there seriously unleashing … Read the rest

Before the tutorial begins chapter 48

Chapter 48 – The Thunder Beast and the Dreaming Girl 9

◆The Dungeon City Sakurabana – The 336th Dungeon [Eternal Darkness] 10th Layer

“Alright! One more strike!”

I swing down the great sword form of Execcudus, carving a slash into Keraunos’ Achilles tendon.

“You got careless watching the star system on the left, Keraunos!”

“AWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!”

Black lightning pours down from the ceiling with his roar.

Using the control of the [eruption point] for a close-range snipe would be the right choice to suppress his initial movement.

Good judgment.

But it’s too sweet.

“Don’t let it through!”

With her voice, Szilard’s … Read the rest