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ED: There’s a correction in the naming scheme of different ability types.<\/em> As you might have noticed, there are both skills, rare skills, unique skills, special power, gifts, blessings, curses and curse marks in this novel. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blessings and Gifts are the same thing, as in, Blessings should actually be called Gifts, but the previous translators used the two interchangeably, and the word Blessing is even in the title of the novel, plus I like it better, so I’ll stick with Blessing going forward. Similarly, Curse Marks should actually be called Curses, and it’s a better match with Blessings in my opinion.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The real problem is with the term ‘Unique Skills’, which I’ve been using incorrectly so far. In short, Jin and Sakura’s cheat powers should actually be called Special Powers, while skills should be divided into Skills, Rare Skills and Unique Skills, so, since I’m already correcting Part 4 chapters, it’s as good a time as any to correct that mistake.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TLDR:
Unique Skill -> Special Power (Jin and Sakura’s cheat powers)
Blessing\/Gift -> Blessing
Curse Mark -> Curse
Rare Skill -> Rare Skill\/Unique Skill (they were both translated as Rare Skills before)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, there’s something called furigana in Japanese, which is basically when you put smaller characters above kanji, that are supposed to explain how to read it (since most kanji can be read in multiple ways), but author-san keeps using it for double meanings, like, the kanji for Sano’s ‘Closed Circle’, mean ‘Alienation Area’. Kind of like a hidden meaning. I could just skip it, but there are a couple of those double meaning ones in this chapter, so I decided to go with ‘Closed Circle [Alienation Area]’ notation, as in, they say the former, while thinking the latter. Some of them are just redundant though, like ‘Acceleration [Acceleration]’, so I’ll skip [] in those. And, as previously mentioned, I’ll go with the latter for ‘Gift [Blessing]’.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Translation: Zioming
Editor: Zioming<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chapter 75 – Subjugation and a Dragon Gate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Author\u2019s Note: I decreased the frequency of posting chapters, but ended up increasing the number of words per chapter. …I guess there was no point in decreasing it in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Toru\u2019s men rushed to treat their injured. There doesn\u2019t seem to be anyone with \u2018Recovery Magic\u2019, so they are using healing potions they had stored in the carriage instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, we continued to walk towards them, and finally the distance between us reduced to about 20 metres. The bandits are aware of us, but they don’t seem to care, as they keep running around in a hurry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“You\u2019re the bandits who attacked the nearby village! Surrender or die, you choose!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sera declared in a clear voice. Until now, they only occasionally glanced towards us, but it seems that Sera\u2019s declaration left no room to be ignored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Shit, it\u2019s just one bothersome thing after another! You guys, kill those noisy bastards!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hearing her declaration, now seriously annoyed Sano ordered some of his men, who obediently drew their weapons and approached Sera and Maria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Yes, sir!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Leave it to us!”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looks like after yesterday\u2019s events, they didn\u2019t even try to suggest capturing the women this time around, and just chose to obediently kill us instead. They look quite desperate, to be honest. Then again, knowing Sano\u2019s personality, they just might be the next ones to end up dead, were they to disobey him. By the way, that s~ guy from yesterday isn\u2019t here. Did he die or something?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: Yes. Later, he was killed by Sano because of his blunder. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(ED: Not sure about this part, Maria even comments on Sano killing him in the previous chapter. Maybe the author forgot.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ouch… Oh well, I guess it\u2019s one less enemy for us to worry about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While I was lost in thoughts, one of the bandits approached Maria and Sera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNot even gonna respond? Very well, I\u2019ll make this quick then…”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saying so, Sera swung her greatsword, instantly killing not only the bandit in front of her, but also three extra ones behind him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“What the hell!?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Boss, are you using your Blessing!?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Yes, I\u2019m using it! The blessing is automatic! If there are enemies nearby, they should be weakened without me having to do anything!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seeing their companions get easily slaughtered, the bandits who were about to attack us, all stopped in their tracks. They even started to doubt Sano\u2019s Blessing working correctly for a moment there, before he denied it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s true that my body is a bit harder to move than usual. Well, I\u2019m used to not being able to move it like normal, so it\u2019s not a big deal.\u201d (ED: I think she means training with lowered stats)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt would appear the decrease in stats is a fixed number, and not a percentage. It would make it much more effective against weaker opponents, but conversely it won\u2019t help you much against stronger ones.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Maria says, this Blessing really is a skill for bullying the weak. Thinking back to Kusakabe\u2019s, it looks like each Blessing is given in consideration of the owner\u2019s personality, strengths and weaknesses. The \u2018Closed Circle [Alienation Area]\u2019s ability to alienate and suppress everyone but allies in one\u2019s vicinity seems just right for the gloomy, detestable Sano.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“What the heck!? Why doesn’t my \u2018Closed Circle [Alienation Area]\u2019 work!?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“It’s a suppression skill, isn’t it? It works, \u2026it\u2019s just that it has very little effect.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Yes, it\u2019s nothing for us to worry about.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“What!? That\u2019s stupid! Even the Heroes were weakened by it! There\u2019s no way some random adventurers can resist it!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sano got totally confused, and started screaming at us, completely forgetting to give orders to his men. You say \u201ceven the Heroes\u201d, but one of them (Beastman Hero) is literally standing in front of you right now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“No, we didn\u2019t resist it or anything. I’m just saying it doesn’t have much of an effect.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Not have much of an effect… Bullshit! My Blessing is\u2026 How dare you take me for a fool! I hate it when people look down on me! I’ll kill you!”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sano, who was already fuming with rage, drew his sword and charged at us. His target is denitinety Sera. I mean, she didn\u2019t even say that much (and it was mostly just stating the facts). Is he really that easy to taunt\u2026?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sano\u2019s status does seem to have risen considerably after killing three other heroes. Still\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Die you bitch!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I see. Very well.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Smack!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even with his sword already raised, Sano was no match for Sera, who sent him flying with a single roundhouse kick to the stomach. His men all just stand there dumbfounded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!!”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sano kept screaming as he bounced off the ground a couple of times. I already told Maria and Sera that I want to ask him about some things yesterday, so she held back considerably to keep him alive. As evidence of that, Sano\u2019s HP is still at 10% \u2026Well, barely alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“*hurl*, *hurl*, *barf*”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Ah, Boss!?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Are you okay!? Quickly, bring him a potion\u2026!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sano hurled a couple of times, before finally vomiting. His underlings, who finally managed to catch up with what was going on, rushed to his side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHah, hah, \u2026ugh.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He tried to stand up while breathing heavily, but his shaking legs gave out, making him collapse again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Ugh\u2026 You\u2026 How dare you…? Do you even know who I am…? I’m a Hero! See!? This is a certificate from the Eludia Kingdom!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saying that, he took out some kind of a medal on a string from his pocket. Oh, did Eludia give him something to prove that he\u2019s a hero? Did Kusakabe, whom we killed in Estia, also have one?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: He did.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“If you mess with me, the Eludia Kingdom and the Hero supporting countries won’t keep quiet about it! Going against the Heroes, who fight the Demon Lord, is the same as going against the world itself!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“A world where a Hero acts like a common bandit.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Shut up! I\u2019m a Hero, so I can do what I want!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“And raiding villages is a part of your fight against the Demon Lord?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Shut up! I like to watch people die! I\u2019m a Hero, so what does it matter if I kill some random villagers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c”Haa…”\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sera and Maria both sighed with resigned faces. Basically, talking to Sano is a giant waste of time, so let\u2019s just ask what I want to know and wrap this up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Who told you you can get stronger by killing other Heroes?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What I want to know is who told Sano about the Garbage [Blessing’s Remnant]. When he talked about killing other Heroes earlier, he said \u201cI had my doubts when I first heard it\u201d, so, in other words, someone must have told him that he can get stronger by killing other Heroes and absorbing the Remnants of their Blessings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHuh? Who are you? And what\u2019s with that robe, are you a magician or something? Hmm, I feel like I\u2019ve heard your voice somewhere before\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cJust answer my question. Who told you to kill other Heroes?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“And why would I tell you\u2026? Wait, how do you even know about that!? Even I only heard it from\u2026! Wait? Who was it again? Why can’t I remember? I remember hearing about it, but I can’t remember who from? What the hell is this!?”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My question must have triggered his memory, however, he can\u2019t seem to recall whom he heard it from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Looks like they covered their tracks after all\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, it did turn out to be a waste of time. Well, I expected as much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“That\u2019s all I wanted to hear. We can dispose of them now.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Yes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Leave it to me!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I declared the start of bandit subjugation to Maria and Sera. I reached for my \u2018Soul Blade \u2013 Tangerine\u2019, \u2026and equipped a regular iron sword instead. A legendary-class item is too good for the likes of Sano.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maria equipped two blades, a longsword and a dagger, while Sera chose a greatsword and a large shield. Seeing that I picked a regular weapon, the two of them also refrained from using legendary-class items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDidn\u2019t you hear me!? Do you want to turn the entire Eludia Kingdom into your enemy!? I might still forgive you if you kneel to me!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seeing us draw our weapons, Sano said with a tense face. Still, my only possible response to that is a sneer\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“No worries. If Eludia becomes my enemy, I can always just crush them too.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“You can’t do that to a country!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The only reason I didn\u2019t go after Eludia, which I hate, in the first place, was because of the heroes. They have a role to play in defeating the Demon Lord, so, at least for now, I judged that taking down the entire country might delay them somewhat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But that doesn\u2019t mean I\u2019m going to put up with this. There\u2019s no reason to forgive Sano who abandoned his mission as a Hero, in order to live a life of pleasure and banditry. And if it turns Eludia into my enemy, I\u2019ll just attack and destroy them all the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Why not? You say you\u2019re a Hero, right? Then, I\u2019ll at least let you draw your sword before I kill you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I declared as I pointed my sword at Sano.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Huh\u2026W-wait! There\u2019s a treasure! I\u2019ll give you all the treasures I\u2019ve collected! You can kill the rest! Just spare my life!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Boss!? You’re betraying us!?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“If we all work together, we can beat these guys! Let’s fight!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While begging for his life, Sano managed to antagonise all his underlings. Well, it\u2019s to be expected if you throw them under the bus like that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Shut up! My \u2018Closed Circle [Alienation Area]\u2019 doesn\u2019t work on them! That\u2019s right. How about you join me? Y-you can do whatever you want with the backing of a Hero and the Eludia Kingdom!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And now he\u2019s even trying to buy my favour. This guy clearly has no spine. Moreover, \u201cthe backing of a Hero and the Eludia Kingdom\u201d?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s a double whammy of things I hate! Who would ever fall for that!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOh, well get the treasure as well. Your hideout is in a cave in the woods to the southeast from here, right? Then again, I see no merit in your other proposal, so I\u2019d rather just kill you instead.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“What~? How do you know where our hideout is!? Shit, killing us and robbing us too, who\u2019s the real bandit here\u2026!?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Shut up!!! The ownership of the bandits\u2019 treasures passes onto the one who kills them!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I don\u2019t want to be called that by Sano of all people. Damn it, I said it myself. Talking with Sano is a giant waste of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEnough of that\u2026 You can begin!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“\u201dYes!\u201d”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“W-wait\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“No more talk!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Within a minute or so, the bandits had all been wiped out, and Sano\u2019s \u2018Closed Circle [Alienation Area]\u2019 barely played any role. Of course, Sano is also dead, cleanly dissected into an upper and lower half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, I also collected the Garbage [Blessing’s Remnant] that came out after I killed him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: The Garbage [Blessing’s Remnant] has been successfully disassembled and the unique skills have been extracted.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oh, that was fast. It took more than a week for Kusakabe\u2019s Garbage [Blessing’s Remnant].<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: All Blessings have a similar makeup, so after completing it once, it’s easy to repeat the process.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I see…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s have a look at the extracted unique skill. \u2018Closed Circle [Alienation Area] LV-\u2019, \u2018Eye of Truth LV-\u2019, \u2018Rose Garden [Cage of Thorns] LV-\u2019, \u2018Sky High [Skyrunning] LV-\u2019, …why are there 4 of them!? Oh, perhaps, are they from the three Heroes Sano killed? (ED: There is no plural form in Japanese, so what Alta said could mean both a single skill, or multiple ones, hence his surprise)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: That\u2019s right. Even if a Hero absorbs a Garbage [Blessing’s Remnant], the skill itself won\u2019t disappear. However, they will not be able to use said skill, since it will be used to strengthen their original Blessing instead.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a pretty roundabout way of doing things\u2026 Sano’s Blessing had ‘+3’ in its name, which correlated to its area of effect being increased by 3 metres. Obviously, I’d rather have multiple unique skills than a small increase in effectiveness of a single one of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s take a look at the unique skills I\u2019ve gained this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<Closed Circle [Alienation Area] LV-><\/strong>
<\/strong>Reduces the strength of all non-allies within a 10 metre radius.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is Sano\u2019s skill. It\u2019s not really my thing, and I don\u2019t have any use for it in mind, so I’ll pass. Next!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<Eye of Truth LV-><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can determine whether your target’s statement is true or false. Depends on what they themselves believe to be true.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This one probably belonged to Tanabe, the disciplinary committee member. It’s a very useful skill, but it’s not much use for a Hero. It\u2019s pretty much an interpersonal skill. And it\u2019s got the downside of lies being treated as truth, if the target believes them to be so. (ED: The full name is \u2018True Eyes [Eye of Truth]\u2019, but there\u2019s no double meaning so I skipped one of them)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<Rose Garden [Cage of Thorns] LV-><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can make roses grow from the ground. You can manipulate the roses at will.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hmm, that one\u2019s owner should be Morimoto, the most beautiful girl in our class (self-proclaimed). Although it\u2019s limited to roses, it\u2019s basically a skill to manipulate plants. It looks like they come out of the ground, so you don\u2019t have to worry about running out of ammo, though, at the same time, it\u2019s impossible to use in places where roses can\u2019t grow, like in water or on ice. (ED: A fitting double meaning for a girl who pretends not to be evil)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<Sky High [Skyrunning] LV-><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Allows the user to create footholds in the air to walk on. Footholds can only be used by the skill holder.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Talk about a skill that\u2019s hard to use\u2026 By elimination, this one must be the teacher\u2019s, Kawasaki\u2019s Blessing. Maria can do something similar with her \u2018Barrier Magic\u2019, and I can just use \u2018Wings of The Immortal \u2013 Nosferatu\u2019 to fly, so it\u2019s not much use to me. Of course, it\u2019s not like it\u2019s completely useless\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While I\u2019m happy to have gained more unique skills, each one of them came from a different Hero, so my feelings on this topic are a bit complicated for the moment. Still, Kusakabe and Sano aside, I didn\u2019t care much about the other three getting killed\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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After that, the three of us disposed of the bandits\u2019 bodies, and we returned to the village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since we safely took care of them, there shouldn\u2019t be any more talk of me talking the village girls as brides, mistresses, handmaidens, slaves or whatever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Please take my daughter as your mistress!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Please take mine as well!”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I can be your handmaiden! Please take me with you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Even a slave is fine! Please take me with you, traveller!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not long after I informed them about our successful subjugation, I found myself surrounded by a crowd, yet again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“There are somehow even more of them\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yep, there were even more people asking to become my wives, mistresses, maidservants, and slaves, than before\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Well, that\u2019s only obvious. The food shortage in the village still hasn\u2019t been resolved\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mio, who\u2019s standing nearby, picked up on my comment. Come to think of it, the fields have all been ruined by the bandits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFrom the villagers\u2019 point of view, Master is someone who can not only spare enough food for an entire village, but even do outrageous things like effortlessly defeat an entire band of bandits. And since the future of this village looks pretty bleak, most of them would rather have their daughters marry, or even get enslaved by you, especially given how they\u2019ve likely already picked up on us being your slaves, and could see for themselves how well you treat us.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Maybe we shouldn\u2019t have called you \u2018Master\u2019 all the time.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Pretty much.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both Mio and Sera address me as \u2018Master\u2019 after all, and people who do that in this world are mostly slaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI didn\u2019t even consider that. Well, I guess it explains why they are so determined about it\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhy not just give in and accept take? If you tell them you\u2019ll only accept slaves, it should disuade them a bit.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Hmm\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’m not so far gone as to buy a child from their parents, but if the child sincerely wants to become my slave, that’s a different story. Well, no one actually wants to become a slave, if you think about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“What do I do? They don\u2019t seem hostile towards Jin-sama\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maria muttered, conflicted. A group of village girls, and their parents, have gathered around me, but they all look at me with friendly eyes. She probably doesn\u2019t know how to handle it, since they don\u2019t show any hostility towards me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Uh\u2026 Even if I limit it to slaves, I think a good number of people will still agree…”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMaster\u2019s followers will increase again~!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dora, who was holding hands with Sakura, said with a smile. I guess, from her perspective, it\u2019s always better if the number of people in our flock increases\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After that, I told the villagers that I would actually only accept slaves, but to my surprise, six girls still decided to follow me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Later, when I explained that we won\u2019t actually take them along on our journey, and have them work as maids in a mansion we own, we got one more applicant, when I left the villagers enough food to last for a while, and restored all the fields with \u2018Earth Magic\u2019, we got another two, and when I gave a considerable amount of money to the families of the girls I\u2019ve enslaves (even though I didn\u2019t want to be seen as buying their children), we got yet another one. Why are they increasing\u2026!?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, based on what I saw, at least it didn\u2019t look like they were being forced into it by their parents, so it should be okay, right? In the end, we left the Unique Village (official name ignored) with a total of ten new slave girls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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After entrusting the new slave girls to Lucia as per usual, it was finally time to head for the bandits\u2019 hideout. Let\u2019s see that treasure I\u2019ve been hearing about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cave they used is pretty complex, but they only really used a small part of it. They probably never intended it as a full-time base, just, as a temporary one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“For a bandits\u2019 hideout, it doesn’t smell too bad.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“That’s true. They are usually much worse than this.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mio and Sera muttered as we entered the cave room they used to store their things. There was no smell you would typically expect of a cave inhabited by a few dezen men, and even their things were neatly organised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By the way, the cave was pitch black, so we used \u2018Light Magic\u2019 for a light source. It was also acceptable to use a torch to better match the atmosphere, but we didn\u2019t plan on staying long, so we chose the fast and easy option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Looks like Sano couldn’t stand the smell, so he kept it clean.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s definitely the most uselessly clean bandits\u2019 hideout I\u2019ve visited so far… Sano\u2019s parents are pretty wealthy, so maybe he couldn\u2019t stand a dirty and smelly environment. And yet, he didn\u2019t mind the corpses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“…Well, the smell of a band of bandits would probably be too much for a Japanese person\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“That\u2019s right… This is much better…”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt’s not stinky here~!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We continued talking, as I threw all of the needlessly organised loot into \u2018Inventory\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“If you find something smelly, please leave it to me to keep the smell away with my \u2018Barrier Magic\u2019.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Maria is so reliable…”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her \u2018Barrier Magic\u2019 is super convenient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: There are no smelly parts in this hideout, so you can be at ease.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m sorry for Maria, but since Alta already checked, it doesn\u2019t seem like we\u2019ll need her ability this time around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After that, we went through other rooms and finished collecting all the loot. Even if I\u2019m not that pressed for money, I won\u2019t say no to collecting some treasures. And the things of notice this time around were:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nothing of note.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

…There was nothing interesting at all. No, I mean, there were various things, but nothing really stood out or was particularly rare. At best, there was some cash…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, I guess there was also this…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: There are still some things of note. Should I report it?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just as my tension hit rock bottom, a report from Alta suddenly came in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In short, I didn\u2019t confirm all the items bandits had stored in the cave, with the \u2018Map\u2019, since I wanted to browse through them myself, and if there were any dangerous items or monsters inside, Alta would have warned me about them beforehand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As such, she must be saying I missed some items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preposterous! To even suggest I would miss a treasure!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, what did I miss…?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: You didn’t miss anything, you simply didn’t notice. There are some ruins under this cave.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

…What!?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I hurriedly searched the \u2018Map\u2019. It’s true… There really are ruins underneath this cave. The entrance collapsed, so it looks like they can\u2019t be accessed by normal means anymore, but they are certainly there. I should have looked at the \u2018Map\u2019 properly, even if I didn\u2019t want to spoil the treasures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, what are these ruins? Are they worth visiting?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: There\u2019s a Dragon Gate that connects to the Dragon Newts\u2019 Hidden Area, Dora\u2019s home. It is up to Master to decide whether to go or not.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A \u2018Dragon Gate\u2019 and the \u2018Dragon Newts\u2019 Hidden Area\u2019 you say? They certainly sound interesting. Can you tell me more?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: A Dragon Gate is, simply put, a transfer device that connects to the Dragon Newts\u2019 Hidden Area, a village where Dragon Newts live in hiding. There are multiple gates scattered around the world, which allow for instant travel to and from the hidden area, which is protected by a barrier and can\u2019t be accessed through other means. You also need a Dragon Newt to accompany you in order to use the gate.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Come to think of it, I haven’t seen any Dragon Newts beside Dora since I came to this world. I guess it makes sense if they all live in a hidden village somewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, if we go through the Dragon Gate, we’ll be going to Dora\u2019s home?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I should probably ask, so, Dora, do you want to go back to your hometown?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat is \u2018hometown\u2019~?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The place where you used to live.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHmm… Hmm\u2026\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dora kept tilting her head from side to side, seemingly deep in thought, for a while, before finally clapping her hands and answering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDora doesn\u2019t mind~!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“It doesn\u2019t matter to you? Even if I don’t see your family ever again?”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Yes~! Dora’s most beloved person is Master! Dora’s place is on Master\u2019s lap!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While I\u2019m certainly happy to hear that, at the same time, it kind of makes me feel sorry for Dora\u2019s family. She doesn’t talk about them often (she only mentioned her grandfather a couple of times), so maybe they weren’t that close to begin with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Did you find something interesting, Master?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Yeah, there seems to be a facility under this cave that can take you to Dora’s home.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Let me see\u2026 Oh, a Dragon Gate, it sounds super cool!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After I answered Sera\u2019s question, Mio also checked the map and got super excited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“So I thought I’d take Dora to visit her home if she wanted to…”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“And yet, she doesn\u2019t seem to mind one way or another…”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“That’s what she said.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then again, it\u2019s not like she said she was against going, so I guess it\u2019s up to me to decide, and to be honest, I\u2019m quite interested\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Still, Master. Even if Dora herself doesn\u2019t mind, shouldn\u2019t you at least go and let them know she\u2019s fine as her current guardian?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“That\u2019s right… Her family may also be worried about her…”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mio and Sakura gave some compelling arguments. Right now, I\u2019m Dora\u2019s guardian and owned (since she\u2019s pretty much my pet at this point). I won\u2019t give her back, but I guess it wouldn\u2019t be such a bad idea to let them know she\u2019s safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI guess you\u2019re right. Then, Dora, how about we use the Dragon Gate and go say hi to your family?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOkay~! If Master goes, Dora will follow Master~!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

And with that, our goal of going to the Crimson Empire was postponed, and our next destination was changed to the Dragon Newts\u2019 Hidden Area. Well, it\u2019s not like we\u2019re in a rush to visit the Crimson Empire, so let’s take a little detour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201c…and that\u2019s what happened.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSo, basically, you\u2019re telling me that my job as your guide has been put on hold?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I told Rogue, whom I asked to act as our guide to Crimson Empire, that there\u2019s been a delay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThat\u2019s right. You can keep working as explorers for the time being.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUnderstood. That being said, it\u2019s not like we\u2019ve made much progress on the 32nd floor. What\u2019s the deal with the number of monsters here\u2026 Wait \u2018till I get my hands on whoever\u2019s in charge of this place!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWell, that would be me, so\u2026\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hi, I’m Shindo Jin, the second Master of this Dungeon. Nice to meet you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAh! I’m sorry! Alta-sama, please, forgive me\u2026\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looks like her abusive language earned her another punishment form Alta, which ended the call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMinerva, could you check up on Rouge for me?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIs that Jin-sama!? What happened!? Rouge suddenly collapsed to the floor with froth coming out of her mount!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minerva [big boobs], the one with common sense in Rouge\u2019s party, explained in a hurry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOh, she forgot herself and complained at me again, so that\u2019s what she got.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRouge-sama, I told you to be careful about what you say\u2026\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWell, Rouge had that kind of character, so it can’t be helped.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cStill, according to Jin-sama’s plans, there is a possibility that Rouge-sama will be put in charge of an entire country, right…?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the Emperor of Crimson Empire doesn\u2019t accept my persuasion, I am planning to replace him with Rouge. …Yeah, it does make me slightly anxious, now that I think about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWell, I\u2019m looking forward to seeing the results of Alta\u2019s training.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: It won\u2019t be easy.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

No way, something that Alta’s weak against! Is Rouge really that bad?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: She still doesn\u2019t know how to speak politely, she doesn\u2019t mind her words, and she can\u2019t seem to get her arrogance under control. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(ED: Alta says here that she still doesn\u2019t know how to use honorifics, which is the absolute basics in Japanese. They make the difference between \u201cDear Sir\u201d and \u201cYo Dude\u201d)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

…At worst, we\u2019ll just puppet the current Emperor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Since we decided to go to the Dragon Newts\u2019 Hidden Area, we headed for the ruins under the cave, where the Dragon Gate was located.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asha decided to return with the carriage. Although she also seemed interested in meeting the Dragon Newts, she realised she\u2019s pretty much dead weight to us at this point, so she decided to work on recovering her personal strength for the time being. Perhaps, she is also planning to tame a Dragon Newt in the future\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The passage to the ruins was completely blocked, likely due to a cave in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Looks like the entrance to the underground ruins is straight ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“It’s completely buried. I don’t think anyone could have found it without the \u2018Map\u2019.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sera and Maria tapped the wall lightly. At first glance, it looks like any other soil wall. Is the reverberation any different? \u2026Not that I would notice, anyway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“It doesn\u2019t seem that thick. I should be able to bust through with a single punch.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Stop!!! If the master hits it, the cave will collapse!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mio hugged me in desperation to stop me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I’m just kidding. I’m not going to do that.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I’m afraid Jin-kun really would do that\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Yes, I could absolutely see Master do that\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Maybe you should work on that a bit, Jin-sama…\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It feels like everyone\u2019s evaluation of me somehow became \u2018a guy who doesn\u2019t think what he\u2019s doing\u2019. \u2026And the sad part is I can\u2019t really deny it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Maybe we can clear it with \u201cEarth Magic\u2019… Let me try\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Oh, Sakura, I\u2019ll leave it to you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The soil wall was quickly dealt with by Sakura\u2019s \u2018Earth Magic\u2019. However we still have to follow the passage downhill, before we reach the actual ruins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There aren\u2019t any monsters around, so nothing interesting happened on our way down. Basically, the density of magic power in the cave is pretty thin, so no monsters can spawn inside. Though, that wouldn\u2019t be the case if a cave happened to be full of magic power…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The ruins aren\u2019t too complicated. If anything, they look like a single stone temple. They must have been abandoned for quite some time. Some parts have already started to crumble here and there, but you could still see the general outline. In the centre of the building there\u2019s a huge metal door, and it\u2019s the only part of it that\u2019s still in reasonable condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s pretty self-explanatory, but, just like in Estia\u2019s dungeon, there\u2019s a relief in the shape of a dragon carved into it. In the dark, with only \u2018Light Magic\u2019 for a light source, it makes quite an impression. Asked what it is, eight out of ten people would instantly call it a Dragon Gate, with the other two being cynical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“So this is a Dragon Gate… It looks fake…”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saying that, I looked at the square-shaped crest with an image of a dragon on the floor in front of the metal gate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“No way, such a beautiful gate couldn\u2019t possibly be fake\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“It really is fake, isn\u2019t it?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“It feels like something Jin-kun would do\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yep, the huge gate in front of us is just a big piece of metal. Unlike the dragon emblem on the floor in front of it, that is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s actually pretty clever, since, given how it\u2019s called a \u2018Dragon Gate\u2019, one would imagine it to be a \u2018gate\u2019, and not a \u2018crest\u2019. Plus, they get extra points for using such a huge and elaborate gate as a mere misdirection. Just like Sakura says, I think I could get along with whoever made it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(ED: There\u2019s actually a wordplay here. The kanji for \u2018gate\u2019 in \u2018Dragon Gate\u2019 sounds the same as the kanji for \u2018family crest\u2019 in \u2018crest\/coat of arms\u2019)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBut I think a crest you can stand on is better than a door, when transferring people.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWell, if you make it a door type, you have to keep the two spaces connected all the time it\u2019s open.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In short, it\u2019s the difference between \u2018a transfer of matter\u2019 and \u2018connecting two spaces\u2019. I would expect the latter to be much more difficult. \u2026Then again, I did get Tokoyo [another little girl] with her \u2018Spatial Manipulation\u2019 skill as a new pet just the other day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s a good idea to have a good idea of what you’re looking for before you buy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAnywhere Door\u2026\u201d (ED: A Doraemon reference)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Shut up!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mio started saying something stupid again, so I stopped her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“So, how do we use it to get to the Dragon Newts\u2019 Hidden Area?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: Once a Dragon Newt touches the centre of the crest, everyone on top of it will be transferred.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The crest is about 10 metres in diameter, so even if we all stand on top of it, there\u2019s still plenty of room to spare. The others must have also heard Alta\u2019s explanation, since they got in position without me telling them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Everyone on board. Then, Dora, please.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYes~!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dora touched the crest on the floor. The experience was pretty similar to using \u2018Portal\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Status:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Name: Shindou Jin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Level: 82<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skills:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Martial Arts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<Martial Arts LV5> <Sword Mastery LV10> <Unarmed Mastery LV10> <Flying Slash LV10><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Magic Skills:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<Magic Skills LV5> <Curse Magic LV4> <Possession Magic LV4> <Slave Arts LV7> <Non-Elemental Magic LV1> <Original Spells><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Techniques:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<Techniques LV3> <Monster Taming LV10> <Beast Training LV5> <Lock-Picking LV3> <Stealing LV5> <Intimidation LV4> <Leadership LV10> <Motivation LV10> <Torture LV3><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Physical Skills:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<Physical Skills LV5> <Body Strengthening LV10> <Flash Step LV5> <Presence Detection LV6> <Enemy Detection LV6> <Flight LV10><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Skills:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<Luck LV1> <Dungeon Rule LV10> <Acceleration LV-> <Eye of Truth LV- new> <Sky High [Skyrunning] LV- new><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Special Powers: <Give and Take [Power of Life and Death] LV7> <System Window [Clairvoyance] LV-> <Inventory [Infinite Storage] LV-> <Engage Link [Bond of Contract] LV-> <Avatar [Parallel Mind] LV3> <???> <???><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Equipment: Soul Blade \u2013 Incomplete [Tangerine], Nosferatu [Wings of The Immortal]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’m not going to use \u2018Closed Circle [Alienation Area]\u2019 and \u2018Rose Garden [Cage of Thorns]\u2019 for now, so I\u2019ll just put them aside for now (maybe I\u2019ll give them to a suitable subordinate in the future).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The next chapter is where \u2018Part 5 – Dragon Newts\u2019 Unexplored Region\u2019 really starts. Crimson Empire? I told you, it will happen. In other words, I said we will go there, but I didn\u2019t say when. Also, I said that Part 5 will be the \u2018Empire Arc\u2019, but I didn’t say that it was going to be the Crimson Empire. Dora is an \u2018Imperial Princess\u2019 in case you’ve forgotten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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