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Posted on12th November 2022
v9c13 – The Issen-ryu's Enemy
AN (2020/12/27):
Seeing the purchase notifications of 'I'm the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire! vol. 2' come in one by one, I'm overcome with joy.
Thank you all so much (^▽^)
Various people have been supporting me throughout the year, but the support from my dear readers is a serious encouragement to me.
The updates will still be continuing, so I'll stop with the greetings for now (^_^;
A giant octopus suddenly appeared, saying things like 'You can't be allowed to exist' to us.
More than that, what I want to say is―― What the hell is this thing?
Turning to look at my comrades, I see the figures of my shivering junior disciples.
They've instinctually taken up a stance, but the blades they've drawn are trembling.
Ellen has even plopped down on the floor, having lost all will to fight.
I'm unable to rebuke her state.
Kukri appears from my shadow.
"Liam-sama, please make your escape."
Kukri's decision to compel me to run is the right one.
However, something like escaping is impossible at this point.
"Stand down, you all."
The normally composed Kukri gets flustered.
"But…!"
"Stand down, I said!"
As Kukri does so obeying my orders, Master, who's staring at the giant octopus, piques my interest.
"Master?"
Looking at Master, I see not so much as a twitch on him as he fixes the giant octopus with a dignified gaze.
There's no sign of fear or anger in his countenance.
He then sends me a question.
"Liam-dono, I wonder if you can defeat it?"
Is Master not going to take it on?
That's what I had thought, but he probably wants to ascertain my strength.
The octopus heads closer, but Avid projects a forcefield around us in protection from behind us.
The giant octopus has an ominous appearance, and the structures of the governor's mansion it touches corrode.
The black vapor it emits from its mouth looks poisonous.
"――Just barely, I think."
In comparison to the likes of the Original Issen-ryu, the giant octopus is a formidable enemy.
I sense intuitively that my Flash falls just a little short of defeating it.
Master speaks.
"Then, I leave it to you. I am already―― no longer able to fight."
"Huh?"
Master can't fight, he said?
◇
Even as Yasushi outwardly exudes the impression of a philosopher, he internally holds on to the slight hope in his disciples.
(This monster suddenly appeared, but these guys aren't human anymore, so they can defeat it, right?)
He sneaks a glance at Riho and Fuuka.
However, the two seem to be in fear.
And, aren't they currently looking at him for help?
(Fools! I'm much weaker compared to you all! There's no way I could win against an opponent that you're afraid of!)
Looking at Liam, he's making a strange expression.
It's inevitable that the composed Liam is aggravating.
Avid had displayed overwhelming firepower earlier, but it looks like it's doing it's best just to use its forcefield to prevent the giant octopus from getting closer.
The forcefield is gradually being pushed down, and the giant octopus swells up further, becoming truly enormous.
"Issen-ryu!! All of you will end here!"
It holds great bloodlust towards them for some reason.
(What exactly have I done!? Sure, my life hasn't been anything to be proud of, but I've never done anything to be hated like this!)
Yasushi, who told Liam earlier that he couldn't fight anymore, was lying in the moment to escape from the danger to his life.
It'd be a terrible joke if they thought he was hiding his true strength and thus let him take this monster on.
If so, he should then say that he could no longer fight.
"Liam-dono, please show me your true strength."
For now, he wants to leave it to Liam and escape from this place.
Even as Liam's eyes open wide in astonishment, he makes a slight nod before walking out in front.
Yasushi prays in his heart.
(Oh Goooood!! I beg you, please aid Liam just for this one moment! Because if I can just get through this, I'll rely on my own strength to escape!)
This is Yasushi, the man that thinks constantly of running away even if he survives.
◇
As Gudwar unveils his true form, the Guide looks on from above him.
"Way to go, Gudwaaaaaaaar!! You're the beeeest!!"
He revealed his form to Liam and the others, and headed to attack them without reservation for his appearance.
That giant body seems to be held at bay by Avid's forcefield, but in truth, Liam's power is the one making it difficult to get close.
The feelings of his citizens.
And, the feelings of the citizens of the planets he's saved till this day.
The prayers of this vast abundance of people, not forgetting the Holy Tree in the Banfield house, cover Liam with protection.
That protection moves into and amplifies Avid, the mass of gold called a mobile knight, and imbibes the forcefield with a divine power.
From the Guide's viewpoint, it's as if Gudwar is jumping straight into the fire himself.
The Guide would absolutely never do such a thing, or even consider it.
Even if Gudwar won against Liam, many years and months will be needed to recover from the injuries he sustained. In the worst case, he'll end up bearing the pain forever.
And yet, there's a reason for Gudwar's deep intent to kill Liam.
"Whew~ At any rate, I didn't think that he'd step into our domain from a misunderstanding. Although it's slight, anything that can reach us won't be allowed to exist!"
It's truly slight.
It's as slight as the touch of a fingertip, but Liam had stepped into the domain of Gudwar and the Guide.
That is also the result of misunderstandings being built up and his aspiration to greater heights.
"You've done well to grow it this much from a mere magic trick. But, it ends now! Well then, Gudwar, I'll be lending a hand too so please win without fail!"
Black smoke flows forth from the Guide as well, moving in support of Gudwar.
Gudwar increases even further in size, then moves to forcibly engulf Liam and his party―― and at that moment.
"Wha-!?"
The Guide sees light converging behind Liam.
It transforms into the upper half of a gigantic person bigger than even Avid.
With a rugged body, the humanoid shape gives off an atmosphere that's almost like a warrior god.
His upper half is shirtless, but his lower face is shrouded by an armored warrior's mask.
He holds a katana in his hand.
The materialized giant of light glares at the Guide.
"Y-you're joking. He's noticed―― Hiih!?"
The giant of light has his blade drawn.
Below that figure, Liam too looks upwards at the Guide.
"He's found meeee!!"
The Guide leaves Gudwar behind and flees from there in a panic.
◇
I see the disappearing figure of the Guide as I look upwards.
"――It's my victory."
Apparently this time, no―― everything has been done with the Guide's support from behind.
With this astoundingly perfect after-sales support, I end up feeling a little apologetic.
The Original Issen-ryu, or the approaching fleet of ships―― with the Guide's aid, I'll win without fail!
Confident that everything has been settled, I pass the katana in my hands to Ellen.
Ellen seems unable to stand.
"M-Master?"
Without answering her questioning gaze, I look upwards at Avid.
"Avid, hand over my katana."
I catch the katana springing forth from Avid's cockpit with a raised left hand.
It's my favorite katana.
The approaching gigantic octopus opens its large bloodshot eyes wide.
"That sword is…!"
It seems considerably panicked, maybe because it knows about this sword.
My gut told me that I'd be able to cut it down if I used this sword of mine, but apparently I'm completely unmistaken.
The katana that I dispossessed Goaz of is quite the fine article.
This too is thanks to the Guide.
"This is the best sword in my possession. If we're together, I believe we could reach even you."
I gently place a hand on Ellen's head.
"Ellen, so far, I've never shown you the true Flash."
"Huh?"
"Finally I too, have become fully-fledged as your master."
I walk out, and hold my katana up to my eyes with both hands.
My eyes are reflected on its blade as I draw it thirty centimeters or so from its scabbard.
There seems to be a glow reflected in my purple eyes.
"I can't yet say that I don't need a sword, but."
Seeing this, the giant octopus expands as if in a panic.
Swelling up, it moves to engulf the forcefield that Avid projected.
"As I thought, that sword is 'God of Go-'――"
I'm not free enough to listen to the giant octopus' words.
"FlashIssen."
I send the katana back into its scabbard without drawing it, and its sound rings.
The giant octopus then splits into two halves from top to bottom, cut by my Flash.
Black smoke pours out from the bisected cross sections, and the giant octopus begins to shrivel.
"Igyaaagyaaaah!!"
Its shriek reverberates all around.
"I should've――killed――you――all――earlier"
The body of the giant octopus scatters into smoke in the skies, the black smoke disappearing, replaced by glowing motes of golden light.
――What is this phenomenon? It's a little nice. No, wait, I really like it.
I affix the katana to my waist, then turn around.
Riho has a shocked expression.
"J-just now―― S-Senior Disciple, don't tell me you…"
Fuuka lets go of her swords, plopping down on the floor teary eyed.
"Scaryyyy. What was that earlier. Such a thing, I've never ever seen it before. Senior Disciple's amazing too, geez. I don't understand anything anymore."
Ellen looks at me with clasped hands and tears spilling from her eyes.
"M-Master. Congratulations. I couldn't see Master's Flash, but. It's certainly seared into these eyes of mine."
An invisible slash.
The true form of that isn't a slash with a speed that no one can see.
It isn't a blade created out of magic, either.
Supernatural phenomenon? ――That's not far off the mark, too.
Only, it's a technique that cannot be realized if even a single one of those were lacking.
The Flash is in the domain attainable from acquiring all those and further surpassing one's limits.
"Master―― I've finally grasped the secrets of the Issen-ryu."
With the battle over as well, I bow deeply to Master.
It certainly isn't a secret that can be explained with words.
Without Master and the Guide around to show me the way, I'd probably be throwing the misunderstood Flashes around all the time like the Original Issen-ryu.
I can't laugh at the Sword Saint that I once ridiculed now.
I'm someone exactly the same as him, having done nothing but train myself in the wrong manner.
Master receives such a person as I in a gentle way.
"Magnificent, Liam-dono. You've already surpassed me. I have nothing to say."
"T-that can't be. I still haven't reached Master's level."
Master's Flash that I saw as a child is still seared into my eyes even now.
That Flash is the very most genuine of articles.
"No, Liam-dono is the best!"
"No, I still can't win against Master."
"No, no, Liam-dono is already the best, you see!"
"Master is the best in my heart even now!"
"Liam-dono is the best, I said!"
"That's why, Master is more――"
As I quarrel with Master, a display window opens up and Marie begins her report.
『Liam-sama, something serious has happened!』
"What is it? If you're struggling, from now I'll――"
『N-no. Some of the enemy have begun firing on their own troops.』
"Firing on their own troops?"
『Yes. They say that the mercenaries they brought along have turned on them.』
Seeing Marie's troubled face, I can't help but find it amusing.
It's impossible for me to lose with the Guide following up after me!
"At times like this surely―― 'Heaven's favor is on our side', was that it? Don't look so surprised. I just win what I should be winning at. You go do your job too."
『Y-yes!』
The communication cuts.
"Now then, I want to talk about various things, but let's first evacuate this place, shall we. Master, I'll send you to my mothership."
"No, there's no need for that. This planet is where my family――"
Seeing Master say that much, Ellen answers.
"Yasushi-sama's family is currently being guarded by Master."
"――Huh?"
In order for us to wage war if we needed to, we had Madam and Yasuyuki-kun evacuate to the mothership prior.
"Please be at ease, Master!"
As I speak, Master looks at me with distant eyes for some reason.
"I-is that so."
◇
At that time.
The incognito ships led by Marie are fighting in space.
"What's the current situation!"
Marie's voice resounds across the bridge, but the crew aren't able to grasp it either.
The operator reports.
"We can believe that part of the enemy has rebelled, but we don't have the full details."
The three thousand-strong group of what seem to be mercenaries are going wild around the battlefield attacking their comrades.
The governor's father's―― the count's ship, too, is in panic after receiving an attack from their followers.
Marie feels cold sweat run down her back.
(Heaven's favor is on our side―― It's exactly as Liam-sama says.)
Even with the tide against them, it seems like the ever-victorious Liam has something beyond human comprehension looking out for him.
The operator shouts.
"Confirmed retrieval of Avid! We can withdraw at any moment!"
"Break through head on! Prioritize the escape of the flagship first! Protect Liam-sama alone, even if you have to give up your lives."
Their lives are literally hanging on a thread.
They move to retreat with a sudden assault on the enemy.
Many of them will likely perish under fire, but it's enough if Liam can be rescued.
"The enemy is falling apart. Assault formations!"
As Marie sends out a command, Liam's figure appears on the bridge monitors.
『The flagship goes first. I'll be sortieing too.』
At Liam's boldly grinning figure covered in wounds, even Marie disregards the order.
"I'm unable to accept any more than this even if it's Liam-sama's order. Even if my neck is hung for this, I'll have Liam-sama withdraw from this place."
『――Who do you think you're speaking to?』
Silence washes over the bridge at Liam's chilling voice, but Marie continues speaking with the full belief in her devotion.
"As long as Liam-sama survives, the Banfield house will rise up any number of times. It won't be able to rise for a second time if we instead lose Liam-sama here, won't it. I have no intention of ignoring my own beliefs."
Liam smiles.
It seems he's taken an interest to Marie's answer.
『I can acknowledge your loyalty. However, don't look down on me so much. I haven't decided that this is a losing battle, have I? I'm a man that will win without fail.』
Cutting into the display of Liam with his unwavering belief in victory is Chengshi, the leader of the mercenary group.
『It's been a while, Liam-sama.』
Marie glares at the woman appearing in the display, who's clothed in a Chinese-style outfit.
"Y, you are…"
『I've entered the battle leading the mercenaries. I thought to attack the side with the most enemies but―― On the contrary, I believe this might be a good chance to do battle with Liam-sama.』
Marie makes a face like she's swallowed a bitter bug.
(Of all people, the most extreme of ours is turning against us.)
Marie can be considered a radical too, but the elite of the elite are the types like Chengshi who actually feel alive in the middle of battle.
For those who find bliss challenging the strong, they must find Liam to be a much sweeter opponent.
However, Liam narrows his eyes at Chengshi's words.
『I have no need for a dog that doesn't know how to play properly. Come at me already if you're coming. I'll crush you all flat.』
Hearing Liam giving no indication of even taking one step back, Chengshi blushes.
『Are you not going to request me to lend you a hand here?』
『I'll win even without you around.』
Before Liam's unwavering confidence, Chengshi seems to have given up.
『That's why you're interesting. ――Let's enter under his command.』
As three thousand ships come under Liam's direction, the operator reports the situation.
"They're disguised, but all of them are using the standard equipment of the Banfield house!"
Hearing that, Marie immediately deliberates on a breakthrough plan out of this current state.
(The enemy's numbers have decreased, and ours have increased. However, this difference in numbers is――)
At that point―― A new noble's fleet appears.
The gigantic fleet of over twenty thousand ships bear a different crest from the Banfield house's.
Seeing that, Liam's earlier composure vanishes and his eyes open wide in panic.
『――H-how could this be?』
It must be unexpected, even for Liam.
A transmission arrives from the fleet.
『I've come to help, Darling!』
Bryan (´;ω;`) "Heaven's favor is on our side―― that's not it, Liam-sama. Why do you always merrily throw down the gauntlet in an unfavorable situation? ――This Bryan is feeling painful from all the worrying."
Sapling-chan ( ゜∀゜) "A crazy protagonist that will just gets by cutting down everything is terrible, isn't it. But the protagonist of 'The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs' is a late-blooming shy introvert, so it's fine! He's such a protagonist, but he puts out when push comes to shove. ――Because he's the one that pushed the tower down first."
Bryan (´;ω;`) "For defending with all your might, thank you for the hard work. Please support 'The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs' as well."
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v9c14 – Bad Situation
Turning back time a little.
A large fleet moves through space.
That large fleet is Rosetta's Guard.
Rather than gather state-of-the-art equipment like Liam, the fleet is gathered from current leading products.
The twenty thousand and more spaceships bearing the Claudia house's crest make for a grand spectacle.
Rosetta, looking out at such a scene, sits uncomfortably on her personal seat.
Since she's soon to be Liam's wife, her personal seat is lavish to the point of looking like a queen's throne.
The seat, with an emphasis on function, has decorations applied all over it.
"I wonder if gathering such numbers is all right?"
With Rosetta putting a hand to her cheek in worry, the one able to distract her is the maid outfit-wearing Ciel.
"It's not a problem! This is also proof that many are willing to follow Rosetta-sama after all!"
Making a disgusted look at Ciel is Rosetta's support in military affairs, Eulisia.
"It's within budget, but even so this is way too much."
Hearing Eulisia's words, Rosetta naturally begins to feel apologetic.
"Yes, I know. It's a little too much."
"It's not just a little. We possess military strength surpassing some lower count houses."
Being corrected by Eulisia, Rosetta curls up on herself.
"I wonder if going out on training like this is a good idea?"
It would be a great movement leading the entire fleet this time.
In a sense, this would have the aim of showing off Rosetta's military prowess.
The one who devised this is Ciel.
"It's not a problem. We'll show just how splendid Rosetta-sama's Guard―― Huh?"
It happens at that time. Ciel cuts her sentence short, looking restlessly around her.
Eulisia folds her arms.
"What is it, suddenly?"
"N-no. I feel like I heard a dog howling."
Eulisia makes an exasperated face, heaving a small sigh.
"Chino should be taking care of the mansion, though?"
Chino of the dog tribe is working as a maid in the mansion.
Being told that she wasn't here, Ciel shakes her head.
"That isn't it! I heard something like an actual dog's――"
Then, a commotion arises among the operators.
"Rosetta-sama. We've received a request for assistance from a lord's fleet."
Rosetta corrects her expression.
"Assistance? Which fleet is it?"
"Well, actually, the data exists, but detailed information is not being disclosed."
"Use my jurisdiction to release it."
"Yes!"
Doing so and having the released information come to them, the fleet is revealed to be the special fleet that Liam organized.
"This is―― It's Liam-sama's fleet!"
"Darling's!?"
The operator confirms the situation.
"They've entered into battle with nobles of the Calvin faction. They're outnumbered by over sixty times!"
The bridge is in uproar.
Eulisia makes a transmission in a hurry.
The commander manning Rosetta's mothership barks out an order.
"Quickly send a request for assistance to the home planet!"
Rosetta stands.
"The Guard will head to Darling's rescue with every ship."
"Rosetta-sama!?"
In astonishment, the commander moves to persuade Rosetta to return to the home planet right away, but she shakes her head.
"It's my decision. We'll head to his rescue!"
The commander having yielded to Rosetta's resolve, the Guard moves to save Liam.
Ciel contemplates.
(H, huh? Why is Liam being saved by my plan?)
◇
――This is wrong.
I don't wish to utter my complaints before the large fleet of twenty thousand that appeared.
"I-It's wrong. Guide, this is wrong!"
Having cut off the communication with Marie, I'm cradling my head within Avid's cockpit.
"Why has Rosetta come out with this timing! Anyone else would be fine!"
Of all people to be helped by, I didn't even think it would be Rosetta.
I writhe around for a while, then grip the control sticks tightly.
"If it's like this then I'll be taking out my angeeeeer!"
I launch in Avid to vent on the Calvin faction nobles advancing on us.
◇
A pilot speaks of his experience going up against Liam that day.
"I still dream of that day. ――They're nightmares."
The pilot had been drifting in space before Liam's sortie, having been taken out of action.
Set adrift, he'd been watching the battle from afar.
"The cockpit's monitors were working. I was watching what was going on outside, but no one will probably believe what I have to say about that battlefield. Even I don't want to."
Despite there being recorded videos of it, they were said to be falsified.
The sight was that unbelievable.
"Our allies started exploding just an instant after that Avid machine dashed past them. They were engulfed by the explosion after being cut down. Explosions happened right after he passed by almost as if he was leaving a trail."
The pilot takes a gulp of alcohol.
"The fleet of the count moved to retreat, but the traitor mercenary band cut off their escape and left them with nowhere to run. The fleet even raised a surrender. It even reached my cockpit. ――But, what did you think the Banfield house said?"
To the surrendering fleet of the count's house, the commander of Liam's fleet Marie regarded them with cold eyes and said this.
『We won't accept surrender. You bastards will end here.』
The pilot laughs through his tears.
"Strange story, isn't it? Even excluding the traitors, we numbered fifty thousand. In spite of that, the enemy had less than half of ours at twenty-four thousand. Despite having double the numbers, we were trampled over. I―― I could only watch as it happened."
The pilot is asked for the reason the battle occurred.
"The reason we fought? Orders from above. There's no way I would know something like that. ――But, the rumors did flow down to us. It seems like the count's idiot son captured Liam's master. Look here, it's that Issen-ryu. Furious at that, Liam came marching in. Absurd, isn't it?"
Everyone denied the rumors.
It's unthinkable that the Count Banfield at that time, an eminent noble of even the vast Empire, would expressly do something like march into the frontier.
There should most likely be other reasons for it―― The pilot seems to think as much.
"The light of explosions shone from our allies' ships. In comparison, I couldn't see any of that from our enemies. Our fleet was a paper tiger, but I certainly never expected them to be that weak. They got conceited about being able to win as long as they had the numbers."
The pilot's hands shake as he recalls the scene from that time.
"There are terrific knights in the Banfield house. I've heard such rumors. But, I couldn't actually believe them until I had seen the real thing in battle. That bunch, their strength is substantial. However, the most fearsome thing about them is their fascination with battle. People that aren't even afraid of dying are the most terrifying. The Named that came out in the middle was especially terrible. It was Chengshi. That woman, in the past she'd go around going wild on both friend and foe. She, working obediently as Liam's loyal retainer? Can you believe it?"
After that time, Liam achieved victory from a disadvantageous situation.
The pilot is asked if he hadn't known about their strength.
"If we believed so, we wouldn't have challenged them from the start, would we? I thought it was just idle gossip on the battlefield. That they were only somewhat strong and the rumors had been exaggerated. Even so, we had sixty times the number. Despite being fairly cautious and gathering up the numbers, we were trampled over."
The pilot is then asked about Liam.
"Liam? For the people of the Banfield house, he's unmistakably a benevolent lord. I'm envious to the point of tears. Our lord was a terrible man, you see."
Was a terrible man―― Past tense.
What might have happened?
"――He died. After we survivors returned to the territory, the count and his successor candidates were already dead. The rumor is that they were silenced to keep their mouths shut, but we have no idea what actually happened. But, the way they died was considerably hideous."
More questions are about to be asked, but the pilot gets up from his seat.
"That's enough, isn't it. I don't want to remember any more of this. I've decided never again to get involved with the Banfield house or Liam. I've seen various things on the battlefield but―― They're true monsters."
◇
The battle having ended, I left the cleanup to my subordinates and relaxed aboard my ship―― Not.
As soon as the battle ends, Marie attends to my medical treatment while crying.
"Liam-sama's precious body is―― is―― This Marie is ashamed of her own worthlessness. Please accept my death as an apology."
"Are you a dumbass? Never mind that, continue treating me."
Even if I say that, Marie with her overflowing devotion is wilfully thinking 'The Liam-sama that bestows forgiveness on me is magnificent!' in her mind.
Her wonderful corporate slave nature is nauseating.
Since I was a corporate slave for a time in my previous life, I dislike things like that.
Simple workers are the best in the world.
Having no expectations, I reward them as much as they've worked.
With this, it's good. This is good.
Having finished with the first aid, I redress myself and sit formally in seiza on the tatami I prepared.
Riho and Fuuka are already seated as such, and Ellen too follows after me.
The ones in front of us are Master and his family.
"Master, it's wonderful that you're safe."
I lower my head, then Riho and Fuuka lower theirs as well.
Ellen seems somewhat reluctant for some reason though―― it won't do not to scold her later.
Master Yasushi laughs.
"Ahahaha―― I'm thankful for your help."
What a magnanimous master.
However, we have something that we're bothered by.
The first to speak is Fuuka.
"Master! Why were ya captured by that Original Issen-ryu bunch! If it's Master, those small fries would be done in with one stroke!"
――That's right. Why exactly had Master been captured?
And then, Riho gets anxious about Master's person.
"Also what do you mean you can't fight!? Why can't such a strong Master do so!"
Adding on to their two questions, I add on one more.
"Master, it's a shame but the instructor of the Original Issen-ryu has escaped. I had believed he would be together with the governor, but even with Kukri and his group's help, we haven't grasped his location."
Master folds his arms and closes his eyes hearing our questions.
And, the one I'm even more curious about is that gigantic octopus.
"Also, that monster. It held a grudge against the Issen-ryu. Did something happen?"
It should be the first time I saw it.
In spite of that, it knew all about us. No, it knew about the Issen-ryu.
The gigantic octopus that was openly hostile, claiming that the Issen-ryu cannot be allowed to exist.
Master Yasushi opens his eyes and answers our questions.
"It seems that the time has come to tell you everything."
Master begins to tell us of the secrets behind the Issen-ryu.
Bryan (*´ω`*) "With 'I'm the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire! vol. 2' getting good reviews, this Bryan, too, has peace of mind for now. Please enjoy Liam-sama's activities in both the printed edition and web edition, and from now on as well."
Sapling-chan ( ゜∀゜) "Please check out 'The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs, vol. 7' going on sale next month too!"
v9c13 | TOC | v9c15
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Ulzsays:
12th November 2022 at 05:00
Well, here are the translated chapters of OreAku I've been saving up! With these, I think we're one chapter ahead of where the previous translator left off. Hope everyone had as much fun reading this misunderstanding comedy as I had! New chapters will go up every Sunday starting next Sun.
*By the way, for DoraTama readers who prefer a more classic hero's journey type epic, I would seriously recommend 'Sevens' by the same author of OreAku, Mishima Yomu. The WN's been completely translated and can be found on Novelupdates.
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Hitori022says:
12th November 2022 at 15:19
I am 4 dimensions ahead of you. I translated(although, not good quality) the whole Vol. 9 Chapter 13 to Vol. 12 Epilogue already. And it's in the LCD https://forum.novelupdates.com/threads/i%E2%80%99m-the-evil-lord-of-an-intergalactic-empire.88933/page-32#post-7217507
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Ulzsays:
13th November 2022 at 01:37
Huh!? Lmao. Well, I hope nobody's going to mind that I'll be continuing to translate, this novel is much too fun to pass up
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diegosays:
12th November 2022 at 08:33
MAN I F**** love u, thanks por picking it up, i need to know moreeeeeee ;3
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Rolosays:
12th November 2022 at 09:59
I seriously picked up my JLPT textbooks to dictionary my way through this WN. Thank God you guys saved me a whole lot of trouble. At my current level, the most I can read is raw manga.
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zeninth125says:
12th November 2022 at 10:11
Oh my god! Are you an isekai protagonist?! You just saved an awesome novel from being forgotten!
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lykarumisays:
12th November 2022 at 11:53
Thank you so much for the translation and sorry for being late to realize the TL notes is in this chapter and not in v9c5. WELP.
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Hitori022says:
12th November 2022 at 15:04
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bjoj7uBBCvMopK5J3sjolZaHMkuuOneiGHKMgpuIobs/edit?usp=sharing
I already finished Translating Vol. 9 Chapter 13 to Vol. 12 Epilogue tho
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hexwolfxsays:
12th November 2022 at 20:22
Thx
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Harry Siestantosays:
14th November 2022 at 03:47
Master Yasushi… you're going to create another problem if you keep spouting such fantastical stories.
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Eternal perspectivesays:
14th November 2022 at 20:56
Thanks for chap
Good to see this series back.
Lmao he's fonna create another misunderstanding epic.
And the one who created 'original one flash' style was yasushi too
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Posted on13th November 2022
v9c15 – The Issen-ryu's Mission
AN (2020/12/29):
The 9th volume will be complete with another three chapters, this one included.
'I'm the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire! vol. 2' is getting good reviews.
We're now in the process of adding multiple revisions, so by all means, please enjoy the earlier edition over the New Year.
Despite showing an outwardly calm look―― Yasushi is screaming in his mind.
(What am I gonna do? What should I even do? If I can't succeed in talking them down here and then escape, I'll be killed!)
For some reason, Liam and the others believe that Yasujirou and him are two different people.
They're thinking that the Original Issen-ryu is a branch of the Issen-ryu that had fallen into disgrace.
And also, there was that monster.
The monster that suddenly appeared wanting to kill them.
――Yasushi, of course, has no single recollection of it from before.
(Why is a fraudster like me being targeted for death by a monster? But thinking about it, these guys are monsters in human form, too. ――What does it even mean to cut without drawing the blade. Those aren't street performances.)
Yasushi's mind spins.
(Calm down. It'll be fine if I can get through this. If I do, a tranquil life will be waiting for me again!)
Yasushi thinks that being pursued by the Supremacy and having his life targeted by idiots seeking to claim the title of Sword God is preferable to being captured by Liam and the others.
A flash of insight hits Yasushi.
(That's right! Since there might not just be one of those inhuman monsters out there, shouldn't I just have these inhuman guys take them on?)
If there are more beings like the giant octopus out there, Yasushi won't be able to sleep in peace.
Then, if that's the case―― He should just have Liam and the others defeat them.
Yasushi begins to build up explanations in his mind.
His son Yasuyuki and his wife Nina look at him from behind with worried gazes.
Nina speaks to him.
"Yasu-kun, you were actually the master of a great noble? Umm―― I think it's really rare for a count to lower his head, though?"
Hearing Nina's words, Liam smiles gently.
"It's true that I rarely lower my head. But, Master and his family are the exception."
Nina is relieved seeing the smiling Liam, but―― Yasushi knows.
(If anyone other than that tells him to lower his head, it seems like he'll kill them on the spot. No, he most definitely will. It'll be the end of me if he ever finds out that I'm the impostor, Yasujirou!)
Yasushi creates a heavy mood, and begins to speak slowly.
"I must enlighten Liam-dono of the Issen-ryu's mission."
"Our mission?"
"Yes. There was that ferocious monster you saw earlier, wasn't it? The Issen-ryu is―― a sword technique created for battling with those monsters."
"What did you say!?"
Behind the shocked Liam, Riho and Fuuka are in a similar state with wide-open eyes.
"That's our enemy?"
"Yea it's true, I don't think other swordsmen will be any good, but. The only one able to fight those is Senior Disciple, isn't it?"
Seeing the two of them talking seriously to each other, Yasushi internally makes a guts pose.
(Alright, I can do it! B-but, the problem lies with this one.)
Ellen lies in his field of vision, but she's the only one regarding him with doubt.
(T-this one alone is suspicious of me.)
Cold sweat runs down his back.
It's because Yasushi no longer sees Ellen, too, as human.
The pressure he feels is no small thing, seeing as he'd end up being killed in an instant if they fought.
Ellen speaks. Her tone is an inquisitorial one.
"Yasushi-sama, may I ask one question?"
"W-what is it?"
"The Issen-ryu may be a sword art for battling those monsters, but why is it that many portions of it closely resemble the forms of other schools of swordsmanship?"
Because Yasushi appropriated forms from other schools for the Issen-ryu, its basic movements were all but a cobbling together of said forms.
Yasushi panics having that called into doubt, but Liam rebukes Ellen hearing her question.
"Ellen! How could you say such a thing to Master Yasushi. Don't you trust his words, or the Issen-ryu?"
Ellen glares at Yasushi even through her fear of Liam.
"W-what I trust is Master and Master's sword techniques. In addition, there's been malicious gossip that Issen-ryu is stealing techniques from other schools. ――It's been weighing on my mind."
Calvin passed around such rumors when he was trying to undermine Liam's credibility.
Riho and Fuuka both direct killing intent towards Ellen but――
(Don't the three of you sneak glances at me! Don't tell me you all've been concerned about it too!?)
――They're looking at Yasushi even as they lecture Ellen, as if they had been concerned after all. They sneak glances at Yasushi's countenance even as they say things like "Don't ask about such a thing!" to her.
However, Yasushi doesn't panic even in such a situation.
After all, Yasushi is a man that has lived this long using his mouth alone.
It can even be said that nothing besides his mouth is reliable, but this very moment is a high-stakes battle.
"That is because every school's origin can be traced to the Issen-ryu. Nay! Every martial art itself can be traced back to the Issen-ryu!"
Haphazardly saying something like that, a question mark surfaces above Riho and Fuuka's heads.
Ellen's gaze becomes colder and colder, yet Liam alone is deep in contemplation.
Liam speaks of his own conclusion, perhaps thinking that some deeper meaning lies in Yasushi's words.
"The ultimate system of martial arts is the Issen-ryu, would that be what you're saying?"
"Yes, that's it!"
Borrowing Liam's help, Yasushi explains further.
"Why does man pursue martial arts? Why do they pursue the sword? Weapons and the like are available everywhere, and yet man has longed for the sword since time immemorial―― It is because their instincts tell them that there's something more to it than conflicts between humans. Many monsters like the one from today still exist in the world out there!"
(They do, I hope? Welp, there'll be some if they search, right? Even if there isn't, I can just say that they haven't found them, too.)
Interweaving matters in that he seemed to have heard from somewhere before, Yasushi carries on convincingly.
"The ones anticipating that and refining their techniques are the Issen-ryu! The Issen-ryu is the sword that protects the weak from those monsters! It was created in order to do battle with those much stronger than humans."
Liam hangs his head hearing that.
"I'd been thinking that was probably the case. The Issen-ryu is way too strong after all. ――However if so, is it fine to leave the fallen Original Issen-ryu as it is? Also, why was Master kidnapped by that bunch?"
Behind him, Nina has a reaction as the topic moves to the Original Issen-ryu.
Yasushi whips around immediately and speaks to her with his eyes.
(Please keep quiet about the fact that I'm the instructor of the Original Issen-ryu!)
(Got it, Yasu-kun!)
It's the coordination of husband and wife with hearts linked.
Nina cradles Yasuyuki and stealthily covers his mouth.
After seeing that, Yasushi turns around and continues.
"The Original Issen-ryu is already as good as dead. The instructor was killed by Governor Chester as he made to escape."
"So that was the case. However, his disciples had quite the nerve forgiving Chester, didn't they?"
"Their eyes were probably blinded by greed. How wretched."
It's a terrible remark given that he himself was the one who established the Original Issen-ryu out of greed.
"And then, what was the reason you were kidnapped, Master?"
"Having abandoned the Issen-ryu's mission, they came to have me cooperate as well. ――Because the Issen-ryu has ended up becoming famous thanks to someone."
A small-minded man saying a snide comment to Liam―― That's Yasushi.
And then, he forcibly ends this conversation to prevent them from knowing that he himself was Yasujirou.
"Therefore, Liam-dono and the rest, please eradicate the world of these monsters from now on. The Issen-ryu exists for that purpose."
Liam nods in silence, but then.
"I understand. Before that―― Kukri."
He narrows his eyes, calling a strange man from the shadows.
As Yasushi sneakily examines Kukri's appearance in fear, Liam gives an order to him.
"I can't believe the Count had nothing to do with Master Yasushi's kidnapping. Investigate it for the time being. After that, teach everyone clearly what happens to those who pick a fight with the Issen-ryu. Make them an example."
Kukri quietly disappears into the shadows.
"――Acknowledged."
It's inevitable that Yasushi finds a chill running down his back.
(Y, you two, what was that conversation! D-don't tell me, you're gonna assassinate those who opposed you? No, that can't be. That can't be, right?)
At Kukri's disappearance, Liam fixes his posture.
"And then, please let me ask just one more question. Why is Master unable to fight? If it's Master, even that giant octopus should be able to be defeated, isn't it?"
Yasushi takes off his upper attire all of a sudden, showing the diagonal scar left on his body.
Liam and the others are in shock seeing that scar.
"That scar is!?"
"I went up against a mighty foe. However, my strength was insufficient."
"M, Master had!? There are enemies stronger than even that giant octopus?"
Liam has a mysterious conviction that the giant octopus he could take down could also be defeated by Yasushi.
(It'll be terrifying if there's actually something more fearsome than that thing. But, let's just say as such to this guy.)
"――There are. The enemy is an even greater evil. I had ended up being defeated at the hands of that."
Nina makes an alarmed face upon realizing what that scar actually was, but immediately schools her expression into a sorrowful one. As expected of husband and wife.
Liam looks at Yasushi's scar.
"It's considerably sharp swordsmanship. It's almost as if there's even hatred in―― By some chance, is the injury the reason you're unable to fight? If that's the case, I'll arrange for an Elixir right away. Marie, go prepare an Elixir."
"Yes, Liam-sama."
Yasushi panics hearing that.
(This guy, is he just carrying around something like an Elixir!? No, that's not the issue.)
Yasushi puts on his upper attire while shaking his head.
"Liam-dono, I have been defeated. I've somehow gotten through with my life intact, but I can no longer release a Flash. My heart and body are both bearing a deep injury, you see."
"I'll treat you! My house has gathered excellent physicians. Surely, even Master's injury can…!"
(I'll be troubled if I am treated! In the first place, it doesn't hurt anymore either!)
Yasushi casts his eyes downward.
"My Flash wasn't able to win. I probably won't be able to even now. ――Therefore, please let me entrust the Issen-ryu and its mission to Liam-dono."
"M, me? B-but…"
Yasushi speaks sternly at the flustered Liam.
"Why are you getting timid for! Liam-dono is my successor! And, the one who will carry on the true Issen-ryu!"
Hearing that, Liam nods quietly, promising to fulfill the mission of the Issen-ryu―― which was created as a lie in this place.
"I understand. I'll inherit the hopes of Master and the Issen-ryu."
"I'm relieved. With this I'm already――"
Yasushi is thinking of nothing but escaping, but he ends up getting shot in the back.
Nina has betrayed him.
"Ah, if it's possible, could I borrow your strength for Yasuyuki's sake?"
Yasushi whips around.
(What's the meaning of this! I wanted to escape from these guys, and yet!)
Nina is Yasushi's wife, but at the same time, she's Yasuyuki's mother.
She's fine with facing misfortune herself, but she can't allow misfortune to befall her son.
(Sorry, Yasu-kun.)
Nina hopes that Liam can give Yasuyuki a better future.
"H-how about it? I wish for this child to study well. Is it possible for him to stay on a planet with a good environment?"
Hearing Nina make a request like that, Liam thumps his own chest.
"Please leave it to me, Madam! This Liam sera Banfield will welcome all of you to his home planet. In addition, since I'm still able to take on two more disciples, I'll make Yasuyuki-kun into a wonderful swordsman of the Issen-ryu!"
At Liam's declaration, voices of dissent rise from behind him.
"Wait up, Senior Disciple! I'm fully-fledged too, aren't I? Then, I'll take care of Yasuyuki! After all is said and done, Yasuyuki is my little brother after all."
Fuuka can't keep quiet either seeing Riho say so.
"Yasuyuki's better off with me, don't ya think! Dual sword style's cool after all!"
As the two bring up taking care of Yasuyuki themselves, Liam's selfishness explodes.
"No way. Master's precious son will be my disciple."
Riho and Fuuka complain, yet Ellen makes a complicated expression looking at the scene before her.
However―― Yasushi doesn't acknowledge such a thing.
(Certainly, I might be a piece of shit, but I'm not a parent that would hand off their kid to these non-humans! I'll definitely protect Yasuyuki alone!)
Yasushi, who doesn't wish to let his son suffer under Liam and the others, shakes his head.
"Your feelings alone are sufficient. Moreover, Yasuyuki doesn't have the talent. I'm thinking of having this child walk the conventional path."
Liam and the others, ever faithful to Yasushi, slump their shoulders hearing that.
If he has the motivation, even if he doesn't have talent―― The three of them aren't able to say something like that after having seen the giant octopus.
If the Issen-ryu's mission is to battle things like the giant octopus, then seeing that they're unable to have Yasuyuki do such a thing, even the three of them give up.
Liam thinks for a little.
"In that case, then let me bring him up as one of my most dependable knights."
Yasushi internally hurls abuse at Liam.
(I said not to make him do anything dangerous, and yet why a knight!)
At that, Marie who had been quietly listening in introduces herself.
"If so, then it's my turn as Liam-sama's right hand. I'll make sure I raise Yasuyuki-dono into an excellent knight."
But, the eyes Liam looked at Marie with are cold.
"Like hell it's you. Sit down."
"N, no way!?"
Yasushi cradles his head.
(What do I do!? What do I do now! Do I leave Yasuyuki and run? But, whatever the circumstances may be, that is―― No, in the first place, can Nina bear to part with Yasuyuki?)
As he turns around to look at her, Nina discusses with Liam.
"Well! Is it alright to receive assistance on Count-sama's home planet?"
"Let me arrange for a mansion right away. Is there something you wish for?"
"It's fine even if it's small, and a garden would be perfect. In addition, please introduce me to a job."
"Your worries about living expenses are unnecessary, Madam. I'll be taking care of everyone after all."
"No, I'll work! Taking care of Yasu-kun and Yasuyuki is my job, you see!"
"I-is that so. I'll prepare one immediately."
Being pressured by Nina's enthusiasm, Liam shrinks back a little and promises to arrange a job for her.
It's already decided that they would be heading for Liam's home planet.
Being unable to defy Nina, Yasushi slumps over, hanging his head.
(I-I'm finished. Just what was my hard work for?)
Bryan (´;ω;`) "That Liam-sama is being fooled by Yasushi's lies, this Bryan is in pain. Please doubt him a little bit, Liam-sama!"
Sapling-chan ( ゜∀゜) "Please check out 'I'm the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire! vol. 2' with the 'Villain VS Fiend' collaboration too! Next year 'The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs, vol. 7' is going on sale as well, and the collaboration sidestory will be included in that too!"
Bryan (`・ω・´) "Please enjoy Liam-sama's activities in the print edition as well."
v9c14 | TOC | v9c16
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6 thoughts on "v9c15 – The Issen-ryu's Mission"
Ulzsays:
13th November 2022 at 08:27
Uh, I did say the next chapter would be next Sunday, but turns out I still had a lot of momentum from cranking out chapters over the past two weeks. Please enjoy this one as well!
Chapter 16 will be out roughly this time next Sunday.
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John Doesays:
14th November 2022 at 03:01
HONTOUNI ARIGATO GOZAIMASUUUUU
Jokes aside thanks for continuing this
~6 months passed without updates for this novel so im really glad
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aidilapissays:
15th November 2022 at 02:52
True. thank you so much for continuing the translation
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Kaiser Nephilimsays:
13th November 2022 at 20:57
You're awesome for continueing this work of art
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heinsays:
14th November 2022 at 01:16
thaaaaaaaaank youuuuuuuu
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ashtonsays:
14th November 2022 at 11:48
Glad someone finally picked it again :D You passed previous translator who removed his content so expect more people now ;D
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