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The Rising of the Shield Hero (Light Novel) #10
盾の勇者の成り上がり 10
仇敵であったキョウとの決着をつけ、無事に元の世界へと帰還した尚文たち。
霊亀を打ち倒して世界を救ったという功労を称えられ、メルロマルクの女王より改めて援助を受けられることとなった。
「じゃあ、領地をくれないか?」
自らのこれからのこと、仲間でありパートナーであるラフタリアのためにできることを考えた尚文の答えは、定住の地だった。そして尚文が指定した土地は、かつて波によって壊されたラフタリアの故郷……!!
新章開幕! 異世界リベンジファンタジー堂々の第十弾、ここに登場!
霊亀を打ち倒して世界を救ったという功労を称えられ、メルロマルクの女王より改めて援助を受けられることとなった。
「じゃあ、領地をくれないか?」
自らのこれからのこと、仲間でありパートナーであるラフタリアのためにできることを考えた尚文の答えは、定住の地だった。そして尚文が指定した土地は、かつて波によって壊されたラフタリアの故郷……!!
新章開幕! 異世界リベンジファンタジー堂々の第十弾、ここに登場!
319 pages, Paperback
First published March 24, 2015
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February 27, 2018
As aloof as the MC is, I still love this novel because the MC is an asshole. If you liked the other 9, you'll love this one as well.
March 12, 2021
With the mission to hunt down Kyo, and avenge Ost complete, Naofumi and his party return to the world he was initially summoned to. In this Volume, he sets out to rebuild Lurolona Village, the territory that Raphtalia lost in the first Wave. In order to restore the territory, Naofumi decides to rescue/buy all the Lurolonan slaves that were taken from the village so they and Raphtalia can have their home back. Though, truth be told, he’s doing all this so Raphtalia has somewhere to call home once the Waves are conquered and he can return home. I’m genuinely curious if he actually return home or decide to stay behind with his party, but only time will tell with that.
This Volume doesn’t have the life or death battles against Kyo the previous couple of Volumes did, but I enjoyed the change of pace. I like seeing Naofumi try and figure out ways to restore Raphtalia’ s home and ensure he’s leaving her with something she could be proud of. To meet that goal, he needs to find all the previous residents of the territory that have been captured and sold into slavery so he can buy them back and give them their freedom back.
Of course, he goes about this by buying them and registering as his own slaves, but that’s done so they can grow stronger in order to defend their home once he’s gone for good. The problem is, with the defeat of the Spirit Tortoise a couple Volumes ago (and the behind-the-scenes workings of slave traders and merchants), the price for former residents being sold on the slave market have skyrocketed, making recovering them that much harder. So, being the clever money-maker he is, Naofumi travels to another country with the slave trader he buys from to participate in a underground fighting tournament to win enough money to buy as many of the slaves he can in one fell swoop.
What we get to see is the calm before the next storm, the lull before the next wave. Getting to see another country and the way it operates was fun, despite how dangerous the new area is. And we also get to meet some new characters, one of which joins Naofumi’s party. And if their interactions in this Volume is anything to go by, Naofumi is going to have an irritating time ahead of him. I will say though, it’s a treat seeing more people join the party. I’m curious as to how many more slaves there are that need to be rescued before the village is back to where it used to be, or at least as close as possible given some of the previous residents might have died in previous Waves, like Raphtalia’s parents.
The party looks to be growing next Volume, so here’s to more of the slaves being recovered! And also Naofumi being irritated, because I know, the more personalities that surround him, the more entertaining things will be. Looking forward to the next one.
This Volume doesn’t have the life or death battles against Kyo the previous couple of Volumes did, but I enjoyed the change of pace. I like seeing Naofumi try and figure out ways to restore Raphtalia’ s home and ensure he’s leaving her with something she could be proud of. To meet that goal, he needs to find all the previous residents of the territory that have been captured and sold into slavery so he can buy them back and give them their freedom back.
Of course, he goes about this by buying them and registering as his own slaves, but that’s done so they can grow stronger in order to defend their home once he’s gone for good. The problem is, with the defeat of the Spirit Tortoise a couple Volumes ago (and the behind-the-scenes workings of slave traders and merchants), the price for former residents being sold on the slave market have skyrocketed, making recovering them that much harder. So, being the clever money-maker he is, Naofumi travels to another country with the slave trader he buys from to participate in a underground fighting tournament to win enough money to buy as many of the slaves he can in one fell swoop.
What we get to see is the calm before the next storm, the lull before the next wave. Getting to see another country and the way it operates was fun, despite how dangerous the new area is. And we also get to meet some new characters, one of which joins Naofumi’s party. And if their interactions in this Volume is anything to go by, Naofumi is going to have an irritating time ahead of him. I will say though, it’s a treat seeing more people join the party. I’m curious as to how many more slaves there are that need to be rescued before the village is back to where it used to be, or at least as close as possible given some of the previous residents might have died in previous Waves, like Raphtalia’s parents.
The party looks to be growing next Volume, so here’s to more of the slaves being recovered! And also Naofumi being irritated, because I know, the more personalities that surround him, the more entertaining things will be. Looking forward to the next one.
January 12, 2022
Oh joy. My most hated Anime trope. The tournament. There is nothing in this world that can bring a story to a screeching halt faster than adding in a pointless tournament. Sure, the author gives reasons for why the characters are participating in it, but they're pretty lame, and at the end of the day, it's still a boring ass tournament that has little to do with basically anything else that's going on. I just don't get why Japanese authors are so fixated on tournaments. They cram them into EVERYTHING, whether they actually fit the damn story or not. What is the draw? Why is YOUR tournament more interesting than the thousands of others that are all exactly the same? Do people actually enjoy them? Any time a tournament shows up in an Anime I'm watching I know that absolutely nothing related to the plot is going to happen for the next ten or more episodes. Anyway, I ended up skimming most of the fights because I just don't care. They were pretty pointless.
January 12, 2019
The starting of a new arc, therefore yet more new characters get introduced. The main gist of this volume is to save the main heroine's compatriots, which unfortunately got sold in to slavery thus our hero having to figure out where and how to buy them back.
This leads to the gang trying to make a quick buck in underground fights, where they face off unexpectedly with someone from the heroine's past.
All in all, a pretty boring volume throughout since the author keeps with his penchant to keep introducing new characters, with barely defined character traits or development. This contributes to the "aimless" feeling of the writing, but at least the author did add in an objective that the hero decides to pursue.
Pretty much feels like a side-trip volume.
This leads to the gang trying to make a quick buck in underground fights, where they face off unexpectedly with someone from the heroine's past.
All in all, a pretty boring volume throughout since the author keeps with his penchant to keep introducing new characters, with barely defined character traits or development. This contributes to the "aimless" feeling of the writing, but at least the author did add in an objective that the hero decides to pursue.
Pretty much feels like a side-trip volume.
February 19, 2018
Preparation for the next book.
I loved this book I do recommend this entire series this particular book of the series feels as a preparation for the next book in series just because I call this a prep book doesn't mean you should skip it this is a must read and I cannot wait for the manga version to be released so I can get a better view of the situation can't wait for the anime version neither.
I loved this book I do recommend this entire series this particular book of the series feels as a preparation for the next book in series just because I call this a prep book doesn't mean you should skip it this is a must read and I cannot wait for the manga version to be released so I can get a better view of the situation can't wait for the anime version neither.
October 26, 2023
Finally a part of the series that isn't horribly translated.
That being said, it's a dip in the overall story - focusing on one of the biggest tropes of all - THE TOURNAMENT FIGHTS!
It was alright, it wasn't stellar, its really just another new character introduction while slowly trudging along the main plot - but this feels more like a side plot than anything substantial.
Eh. Just glad it's handled better than the previous books.
2.61 / 5
That being said, it's a dip in the overall story - focusing on one of the biggest tropes of all - THE TOURNAMENT FIGHTS!
It was alright, it wasn't stellar, its really just another new character introduction while slowly trudging along the main plot - but this feels more like a side plot than anything substantial.
Eh. Just glad it's handled better than the previous books.
2.61 / 5
March 25, 2018
a good entry in the series, I like how Naofumi had to get by with his status being lowered and that he's not as OP as he usually is but I just widh they would focus more on the geography of the world and the other nations.
May 18, 2018
Even though this volume is one of the lower ranked in the sires currently. I liked it just as much and more than some of the others. I enjoyed the change in pace. I like the new character, thank goodness she's isn't 10 years or looks that of a 10 year old girl.
June 26, 2018
Dip in the story
It left the immence climax of the last book with a dark plot with common topes. Slaves and tourneys. Overall a good read. However, the romantic tension that has been building for the last nine books needs to be resolved before no action can be satisfy it.
It left the immence climax of the last book with a dark plot with common topes. Slaves and tourneys. Overall a good read. However, the romantic tension that has been building for the last nine books needs to be resolved before no action can be satisfy it.
September 26, 2021
Yay, Naofumi-kun is finally starting to build his own territory and recover Raphtalia's kinfolk lost to slavery (as was hinted at the end of the anime) ~ ~ ~
The action is nice and yet doesn't dominate, which is good :- )
The action is nice and yet doesn't dominate, which is good :- )
July 20, 2025
Not much happened in this volume, It feels like a filler and to set up the next part of the story. Not to mention the keel part was just plain weird....
Here is to hopefully a strong comeback in the next volume.
Here is to hopefully a strong comeback in the next volume.
September 10, 2018
That Epilogue... The dense level of the Main Character reached a new height, it is almost unbearable at this point.
July 20, 2018
Another awesome adventure.
Another great story. A nice trip to the underground slave market and arena. I loved the ending. I can't wait for the next one.
Another great story. A nice trip to the underground slave market and arena. I loved the ending. I can't wait for the next one.
April 27, 2019
Making a place for the future
Naofumi is trying to make a place where Raphtalia and other demi humans can live in Melomarc. At least he's starting to think beyond the now...
Naofumi is trying to make a place where Raphtalia and other demi humans can live in Melomarc. At least he's starting to think beyond the now...
February 26, 2021
Read on Kindle the Light Novel.
January 14, 2022
Great Read
Good continuation of the story.
Not as action packed as some of the others but not a bad thing. Enjoying the story that is unfolding.
Good continuation of the story.
Not as action packed as some of the others but not a bad thing. Enjoying the story that is unfolding.
April 7, 2022
Good
Good. I really enjoyed it, fun read. Am I at 20 words yet? I have it 5 stars what more do you want.
Good. I really enjoyed it, fun read. Am I at 20 words yet? I have it 5 stars what more do you want.
June 20, 2022
Lo considero más cómo un tomo enfocado al cambio o transición de arco argumentativo en la historia, por lo que no hay mucho desarrollo en la misma historia principal.
December 8, 2022
Please see review of first in series.
September 16, 2018
The recovery of the Spirit Tortoise's energy has given Naofumi a whole three and a half months to rest. And he'll need it, as he, Raphtalia, and Filo are suffering the effects of his latest use of his Wrath shield. In the meantime, Naofumi turns his thoughts towards training an army to help him out, and he has just the place (and people) in mind.
This volume unfortunately slides back into a lot of the antics that I really hate. The whole scene with Keel felt unnecessary (and really, WHY did we have to go in this direction?). Instead of making Keel a girl and awkwardly making comments on sexual preferences to someone who is mentally still about 10 (and the incredibly stupid pronouncement forbidding relationships that follows), I would've preferred some actual character development and not a rehash of the same kind of shticks that show up in countless anime/manga/light novels.
Besides, the cast is desperately in need of males who aren't stupid. Right now only the weapon shop owner qualifies (I'd give L'Arc more credit if he was a local, but we're not likely to see him again for a while). I had been hoping Keel could grow up to be the male equivalent of Raphtalia, someone Naofumi can speak frankly with as more of a peer, without the romantic angle. Instead we get Keel as a girl, and the end of the book has yet another girl joining the party (and one who's not at all shy about making her intentions known).
I did like that the immediate focus is more on rebuilding. The Coliseum ensures there will still be interesting fights even as the quieter work of setting up a new home begins. Naofumi hasn't really had any place in this world to call home before now. Even now he's more considering this territory a place to raise an army than a place to live, but I suspect once he has a home the way Kizuna did his attitude will start to change. The little touches of longing visible when he considered her home imply he really wants that kind of a place for himself.
The whole slavery angle is also a mixed bag. Naofumi is doing good things in questionable ways, which is kind of how he's operated all along. Even though he's correct that his bonuses will help everyone level better as slaves, he's never been willing to consider releasing Raphtalia or Filo from the spells that he could use to control them. He's likely to make excuses about releasing the others too, even though they aren't as close. And Naofumi's actions prop up the slave market, making him responsible for the kind of demand that caused Raphtalia to get kidnapped into slavery in the first place.
It was funny what Naofumi considers an appropriate punishment for the people who caused so much trouble to Raphtalia and her village in the first place. It is entirely fitting---those who were only concerned about the money ran into someone using their own values against them.
I also liked the small twists on the whole Coliseum trope---Naofumi's just in this to get rich quick. Betting on his own party and then sweeping a tournament seems like the best way to get a massive return on his investment. His interactions with Nadia help expose that this isn't going to be quite as simple as he was expecting, but it's too late to back out.
Overall this is a quieter book, but the main reason I feel it's a step back from the stronger arc recently is the focus on really stereotypical harem antics. If you've followed the series up until this point, the last book wouldn't be a bad place to stop, at least until the current arc can prove if it's going to get back on track. I rate this book Neutral.
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This volume unfortunately slides back into a lot of the antics that I really hate. The whole scene with Keel felt unnecessary (and really, WHY did we have to go in this direction?). Instead of making Keel a girl and awkwardly making comments on sexual preferences to someone who is mentally still about 10 (and the incredibly stupid pronouncement forbidding relationships that follows), I would've preferred some actual character development and not a rehash of the same kind of shticks that show up in countless anime/manga/light novels.
Besides, the cast is desperately in need of males who aren't stupid. Right now only the weapon shop owner qualifies (I'd give L'Arc more credit if he was a local, but we're not likely to see him again for a while). I had been hoping Keel could grow up to be the male equivalent of Raphtalia, someone Naofumi can speak frankly with as more of a peer, without the romantic angle. Instead we get Keel as a girl, and the end of the book has yet another girl joining the party (and one who's not at all shy about making her intentions known).
I did like that the immediate focus is more on rebuilding. The Coliseum ensures there will still be interesting fights even as the quieter work of setting up a new home begins. Naofumi hasn't really had any place in this world to call home before now. Even now he's more considering this territory a place to raise an army than a place to live, but I suspect once he has a home the way Kizuna did his attitude will start to change. The little touches of longing visible when he considered her home imply he really wants that kind of a place for himself.
The whole slavery angle is also a mixed bag. Naofumi is doing good things in questionable ways, which is kind of how he's operated all along. Even though he's correct that his bonuses will help everyone level better as slaves, he's never been willing to consider releasing Raphtalia or Filo from the spells that he could use to control them. He's likely to make excuses about releasing the others too, even though they aren't as close. And Naofumi's actions prop up the slave market, making him responsible for the kind of demand that caused Raphtalia to get kidnapped into slavery in the first place.
It was funny what Naofumi considers an appropriate punishment for the people who caused so much trouble to Raphtalia and her village in the first place. It is entirely fitting---those who were only concerned about the money ran into someone using their own values against them.
I also liked the small twists on the whole Coliseum trope---Naofumi's just in this to get rich quick. Betting on his own party and then sweeping a tournament seems like the best way to get a massive return on his investment. His interactions with Nadia help expose that this isn't going to be quite as simple as he was expecting, but it's too late to back out.
Overall this is a quieter book, but the main reason I feel it's a step back from the stronger arc recently is the focus on really stereotypical harem antics. If you've followed the series up until this point, the last book wouldn't be a bad place to stop, at least until the current arc can prove if it's going to get back on track. I rate this book Neutral.
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April 7, 2020
I'm calling it: Rising of the Shield Harem!
The Shield Hero now returns to Melromarc after the Kyo incident and things are slowly coming to fix itself. Although the waves have temporarily stopped, a bigger threat awaits the Heroes - a Phoenix. Naofumi decides to acquire slaves from Raphtalia's home village and train with them for the next battle.
With that comes Naofumi's shady side. Melromarc, being a human-supremacist country, is making things hard for Raphtalia's group. Up to the point where a childhood reunion comes into play in the middle of conflict.
So far, there's no denial that Naofumi's growing a human and demi-human harem. He can just admit it and we'll be fine.
The Shield Hero now returns to Melromarc after the Kyo incident and things are slowly coming to fix itself. Although the waves have temporarily stopped, a bigger threat awaits the Heroes - a Phoenix. Naofumi decides to acquire slaves from Raphtalia's home village and train with them for the next battle.
With that comes Naofumi's shady side. Melromarc, being a human-supremacist country, is making things hard for Raphtalia's group. Up to the point where a childhood reunion comes into play in the middle of conflict.
So far, there's no denial that Naofumi's growing a human and demi-human harem. He can just admit it and we'll be fine.
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