WR – Chapter 176-177: Returning leaders

In this world, the title of hero is incredibly specific.

From the earth, water, fire, wind, and light church, each one of them choose their respective strongest divine power user, and they lead the other warriors to fight against the monsters. Fight monsters and protect the people.

That’s what heroes are, and that’s the hero’s duty.

And so, it has been close to a hundred years that the monsters have appeared, and has continued being that way. Of course, there’s no way a single human would be able to continue on active duty for so long.

In history, there have been many people who have received the title of hero from their predecessors and taken their place.

And so, the current heroes are Karen-san, Mirack, Celestis, Sasae-chan, and Hyue.

There’s obviously going to be previous heroes that have fought just like them.

If it’s the previous generation, they probably hold the same amount of power compared to the present active heroes.

And so, the ones that are currently in front of us are exactly that, the previous generation heroes.

The previous fire hero, Abi Kyouka.

As expected of the senior of Mirack. Her body is well-formed and muscular, however, her gaze is a lot sharper than Mirack’s, and it makes it even more likely to mistake for a man than Mirack.

The water hero, Ra Sarasa.

It looks like she got along well with the current hero, Celestis, and has an air of elegance and charm. The gesture of hiding her mouth with a folding fan made it feel like she had the refiness of a noble.

Those two speak.

“…Hm, the Light Church’s headquarters huh. This is the first time I have stepped in it but, just as I thought, it stinks of mold.” (Kyouka)

“Truly a church whose only trait is its age. No matter if mold grows or spider webs appear, do they think that it is fine to just be old?” (Sarasa)

You were the ones who came raiding this place and you say that?!

“To think that the fire hero would run into such a mold stinking hole like this, what is the meaning of this, Mirack?” (Kyouka)

“U-Uhm…you see…!” (Mirack)

Mirack has turned pale and is trembling?!

“What’s wrong? If you have something to say, say it without reservation.” (Kyouka)

“K-Kyouka-anesan! The era is progressing and we can’t always be fighting each other!” (Mirack)

“Don’t spew out excuses!!” (Kyouka)

“Guhoooh!” (Mirack)

Unreasonable physical violence?!

Mirack was kicked and send flying?!

“Pathetic! This is pathetic, Mirack! You had quite the prospects even within my juniors, so I left you with being the successor, but it looks like I was completely mistaken. To think that you would forget about the duty of a hero and go into wagging your tail to others!” (Kyouka)

Wagging her tail.

“You have perpetrated the same offence, Celestis-san.” (Sarasa)

This time it was the previous water hero that was reprimanding the current hero.

“From the beginning, there were voices of discontent in the church regarding you. They said that you dared to play being an idol, and that maybe you are neglecting your main job as hero. But you didn’t stop at that, this time, you even tried holding hands with the enemy. How outrageous. Even the esteemed people of the church and I as well can’t forgive this, you know?” (Sarasa)

“…Tch, what a noisy gold-digger.” (Celestis)

“Did you say something?” (Sarasa)

“No, nothing at a~ll!!” (Celestis)

From the conversation they had, I began seeing the issue here little by little.

“Please wait!” (Karen)

It looks like it was the same for Karen-san. She jumped into the conversation as if she couldn’t endure it anymore.

“Could it be that you two are reprimanding Mirack-chan and Celestis-chan because of the Hero Alliance?!” (Karen)

“That’s right.” (Kyouka)

“We came here to crush this so called Hero Alliance.” (Sarasa)

The Hero Alliance where the five heroes will join strengths to fight against monsters.

This was something impossible to think of with the common sense we have had until now. Because the heroes originally didn’t get along with each other.

In the past, the five Churches were stealing believers from each other, opposing each other, and there was even a time when they were at war.

Because of the enemy of all humans -the monsters- appearing, it naturally ended and became hazy in that sense, but even with that, the view of the churches towards each other is still that of looking down and antagonizing. ‘We are the superior church’, ‘the other four are lower than us’.

The previous heroes must have had that kind of thinking deeply edged in themselves.

“A few days ago, a message came to me. This is what it was written. ‘The current heroes have thrown away their pride and are trying to hold hands’.” (Kyouka)

“A similar thing happened at my place as well. I was surprised when I received the notice. The junior that I believed and entrusted with the job, to think that she would do something akin to stepping on my good will.” (Sarasa)

The previous heroes said without hiding their anger.

“That stupid friendship; there’s no way I can overlook it as a former hero.” (Kyouka)

“I may have already retired, but I do feel a sense of duty and obligation towards my church. There’s no way I can just not correct the mistake that my junior has made.” (Sarasa)

So it really was about that huh.

The reason why Mirack and Celestis said that the Hero Alliance might not be possible to form, that’s because the previous heroes had heard from somewhere about the Hero Alliance, and were trying to revoke that.

“Why?! The Hero Alliance means that the heroes cooperate to fight against monsters! Rather than fighting alone, it is more efficient to fight by uniting all five of us and that will allow us to protect the people from monsters better! What about that is a mistake?!” (Karen)

For Karen-san, the Hero Alliance was a task that she placed her all to accomplish.

There’s no way she can stay calm after being denied that.

““Of course it is a mistake.””

But the former heroes rejected that.

“First of all, you guys are mistaking what you should be prioritizing. What a hero should truly be protecting is the authority of the church. The Fire Church that Mirack and I are affiliated to is the most superior one in the world. The hero fights in order to prove that.” (Kyouka)

“Didn’t you mean to say ‘the Water Church is the one that is the most superior in the world’?” (Sarasa)

Fierce sparks scatter even between Kyouka and Sarasa.

Even if the objective they came here for is the same, these two are in no way friendly with each other.

“In my opinion, the reason why you have to cooperate is because you are all weak. A true hero is strong. Because a hero is strong, they are able to protect the people even by themselves.” (Kyouka)

“Right. Trying to hide your own weakness with fancy words like ‘cooperation’, that in itself makes you a failure as a hero. As I thought, I will have you relinquish your title as hero right here and now.” (Sarasa)

Agitation ran through the current heroes as they heard those words.

“Mirack, relinquish your seat as hero. It looks like you weren’t appropriate to be the hero.” (Kyouka)

“You as well, Celestis-san. You should quickly return the title of hero that is way too heavy for you, and just go and play idol without the need of worrying about anything else.” (Sarasa)

The words of their seniors made the light in the eyes of Mirack and Celestis change. From the light of fear, it changed into hostility.

However, this didn’t apply only to those two.

“You say that, Abi Kyouka-san.”

“What.” (Kyouka)

The previous fire hero looks at me.

That’s right, the previous. She is already a person of the past.

“From what I remember…the reason why you retired from your post of hero was because you lost against the Fire Cow Phalaris, right?” (Haine)

“Ugh!!”

That is a story I heard when we went ourselves to subjugate that very Fire Cow Phalaris.

The giant monster, Phalaris, that was exercising its authority in the vicinity of Muspelheim. Its power was mighty, and the Fire Church tried sending subjugation teams many times, but they all failed and were turned their tables on.

“T-That’s true! I learned about my own powerlessness, so I relinquished my title as hero and left on a journey to strengthen myself. In order to one day defeat the Fire Cow and vindicate my honor.” (Kyouka)

“Ohohohoho~~, what a pitiful weakling-san.” (Sarasa)

“What did you say?!” (Kyouka)

This is something that I knew already, but the previous heroes are really in incredibly bad terms.

But right now, there’s a more important thing.

“Don’t you know? That Fire Cow Phalaris has been defeated.” (Haine)

“W-What?!” (Kyouka)

“The ones who defeated it were the ones there, Mirack and Karen-san.” (Haine)

  • 177: Advocacy of the young

The Fire Cow Phalaris.

The biggest monster currently known that was properly confirmed by the five churches.

Its strength was also top class, and the Fire Church send subjugation teams several times, but they received a crushing defeat every time and escaped.

But the threat of the Fire Cow is gone now.

It has already been subjugated after all.

“Subjugated by the hands of the fire hero, Mirack, and the light hero, Karen-san.” (Haine)

“What stupid things are you saying?! There’s no way these two weaklings would be able to defeat that monster!!” (Kyouka)

“It is the truth. The fire hero and the light hero cooperated and defeated the Fire Cow Phalaris that you couldn’t defeat.” (Haine)

…And so.

“Can you say it again? Who is stronger than who? Small fry hero-san that couldn’t defeat the Fire Cow Phalaris –no, the former small-fry hero-san? Or maybe hero small-fry-san is better?” (Haine)

“Gununununu!!”

I thought I might have said a bit too much there, but I didn’t feel like loosening my hand here.

This is the bond that Karen-san and the others have risked their life to create. And yet, people that are trapped in past conventions are trying to destroy this? There’s only one option, fighting back with all we have.

“Kyouka-anesan.” (Mirack)

I was about to give my next attack, but Mirack interjected.

“It is true that we were the ones who defeated the Fire Cow Phalaris. There’s definitely no way I would have been able to defeat it on my own. It is thanks to the cooperation of Karen and Haine there that we were able to defeat it.” (Mirack)

“Mirack! You are still saying such bullshit?!” (Kyouka)

“And with that in mind, I want to say something. Times have changed. The heroes can’t move only thinking about their own church anymore. Those kind of heroes are the ones that are a failure as heroes!”( Mirack)

As expected of the current hero. When she is not only trembling, she does have a sharp tongue. And that is obviously not something that only applies to Mirack.

Celestis also stands up trembling.

“Fashionable resident of Hydra Ville, Sarasa-san. You also know as well, right? The incident with the Great Sea Dragon that occured recently. You married into a famous and noble mercantile family, so there’s no way you would be estranged from information, right?” (Celestis)

“W-What about it?” (Sarasa)

She is talking about the giant water element monster that intruded on the Live of Celestis, the Great Sea Dragon, Hydra Serpent.

That monster, that attacked because of the Water God Coacervate, had created a giant tsunami and was about to destroy the whole Water capital, but the ones who managed to save it in the nick of time were the light, fire, and water heroes.

“Has a monster stronger than that Great Sea Dragon appeared in your active days? From what I remember, there’s none~. That Great Sea Dragon as well, without the help of Karen-chi and Mirack-chi, it wouldn’t have been possible to defeat it. Are you saying you would be able to defeat that? On your own?” (Celestis)

“Uuh…”

“If three heroes were not in that place at that time, Hydra Ville would have been destroyed by now. You and the house of your husband would have been swimming in the sea at this moment~. I will be saying this as well. The times have changed!” (Celestis)

The feelings of the new era that the old ones wouldn’t understand.

It looks like there’s no need for me to say anything more. Karen-san seems to be calming down as well.

“Fire Cow Phalaris and the Great Sea Dragon, and also the four Mother Monsters. Since the time we were made heroes, for some reason, there have been monster calamities of the highest class. In order to deal with those and reduce the casualties of the people, the work of each hero on their own is by no means going to be enough.” (Karen)

But before Karen-san fought the Fire Cow Phalaris and the Great Sea Dragon, there haven’t been similar others of those class before.

In other words, Kyouka and Sarasa finished their active days by only defeating the infinitely produced monsters of the Mother Monsters.

“We are in no way holding hands to deceive our own weakness. It is in order to overcome the difficulties that we wouldn’t we able to overcome otherwise. But that doesn’t mean we are holding hands against our will. We, the current generation heroes, respect each other and love each other.” (Karen)

“…Kuh.”

“Wu…”

The speech of Karen-san that couldn’t be more straightforward than that was not letting Kyouka and Sarasa find any words to refute it.

There was someone who came to my back and whispered to me.

“…I was wondering what would happen for a moment there, but it looks like it will go well. As expected of Karen. She could say all that even against Kyouka-anesan.” (Mirack)

“The one who blew the horn to counterattack was Haine-chi though. These couple are seriously strong and invincible with their mouth and their fist.” (Celestis)

“I am a complete newbie…and couldn’t say anything at all…” (Hyue)

Mirack, Celestis, and Hyue; you girls should also be showing sharpness here. They somehow managed to oppose them slightly by riding on the opportunity we created though.

“But you know, there’s no more awkward existence for a hero than their predecessor. We have to show respect to them, and in essence, they are our superiors.” (Celestis)

“For me, on top of that, I am also her pupil. Since the time I joined, she has looked after me, and she thoroughly knows my weaknesses. I don’t feel like I can win. It is truly a blessing that Karen and the others are here!” (Mirack)

For them, their predecessors are really a natural enemy huh.

But in the end, that applies only when in the same church. Karen-san is steadily cornering the outside former heroes.

“If you have no other opinions, please take your leave. Leave the problems of the present world to the currently active heroes.” (Karen)

Looks like the match is over.

When Mirack and Celestis came over crying, I was trembling in fear wondering what was the matter, but I am glad it ended up as a small problem.

…Is what I thought…

“I can’t leave it to you; you girls that just glance at illusory dreams.”

A new voice resounded in the parlor room.

A voice I don’t know at all, and a person I have seen for the first time.

“Y-You are—?!” (Karen)

Karen-san was stiffened at the arrival of this new person, as if she had met her nemesis.

“Long time no see, Karen-san. I am originally not in a standing that would have me step into the Light Grand Church anymore, but due to the amount of uneasiness you as the successor give to me, I had no choice but to return.”

The new person that appeared…is a blond short-cut haired woman. Her age seems to be similar to that of Kyouka and Sarasa, moreover, her atmosphere feels somewhat similar to that of Karen-san. Depending on the way of seeing it, you could even say that their atmospheres are the complete opposite.

Could it be that this woman is…!

“The previous light hero, Sunnysol Ates-sama?!” (Karen)

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98 thoughts on “WR – Chapter 176-177: Returning leaders”

  3. Pfft! Sunnysol, huh? Okay, sure. Somehow, I’m expecting this to end in some kind of battle arrangement not unlike with Shiva. Preferably a 3 v 3 so the new generation can really show off their powers of cooperation (and maybe some combined elements?).

    Much like with Tsuki ga, this novel has reached a point where I’m even excited for political stuff now. Or rather, I got into this series expecting Haine to go around the world roasting various leaders for their shoddy systems in his reform, so this was exactly what I wanted.

    His counterattack was pretty on-point too. Achievements speak louder than words, so unless they have something besides standing to back themselves up with, old heroes have no place here. Really, old heroes should technically have no authority at all, with only the respect towards predecessors giving them an edge over acting heroes-which is a respect thing that can be revoked.

  5. By the goddesses!!
    What is happening in “me”
    By the time I read the name “Ra Sarasa” the previous hero, I’ve already imagined her holding a fan hiding her half face with elegantness before the description below it and that made me suprised myself out of shits, well her name really fits after all……….such milfs though, shows up one after another so much feast.

    My imagination had gone 4th dimension as if I would already guess what would happen next
    Am I dreaming?!
    Was this all just …
    Meh…
    Who cares! lol

  13. Rather this catfight between old and young, I’m more curious what the demon lords have in store to fight back the heroes.
    Also, the old generation will never change. As long as they are very narrow minded (just like these widow and adult unwed woman), they will never change. The only old generation I know here which is open minded is Sasae’s Grandma, and she’s also a former hero.

    (Real Thought : I’m pretty sure those women are still single, unwed, or had trouble finding a lover that they had so much time to even bother the young one!)

  15. The current Heroes are right. The old ways are weak while the new ways are stronger than ever.
    Looks like this previous heroes need some lesson that the new Heroes are more powerful than ever. And that power not only comes from within but from each of themselves in combining efforts.
    A battle royale will definitely happen!
    And if they see Haine weak and ever Doraha would come then they need more lesson, that who’s the strongest among atop the Heroes.

    Thanks for the chap.

  18. And here comes another unexpected left hook! This story never bores me despite it’s fast pace. But wow, the Heroes’ predecessors are just springing up one after the other. I guess next up is a battle royale between the old and new generations? I guess Haine will be taking a back seat here. Oh wait, if ti’s the case that Heroes need to pay respects to their predecessors then we need to get Doraha in their and give them a little ‘re-education’ hehehe.

  23. well, guess it’s time for the other previous heroes to make their appearances … since Wind and Earth already did theirs . . .

    so does this mean Previous VS Current battle match?
    and who sent those notices… am guessing it’s that water bstard . . .

    1. In reality , those are not battle friendly clothes unless one enjoy fighting naked cause sooner or later those will came off during a battle.

  31. Is there a need for the light hero since light is strong against the dark element but weak against the other element.

    There are no light and dark monster, light goddess inflation did not create a monster and dark god entropy was sealed.

    2. Light is not weaker against the 4 base elements, it’s slightly stronger. Light is an all-rounder, but it’s not as good as dark against the 4 base.

  33. Oh yeah. Since Heroes retire as soon as they marry or get older, I guess there should actually be a lot of retired Heroes here and there-barring the ones killed in action.

    …Actually, since monsters are only a century old, it’s pretty likely that Badass Granny-san personally knew at least the first Earth Hero.

  35. Thanks for the chapter. This is going to end up in to fighting in 3 vs 3 match with these heroines. I hope that fight together at the same time and not a 1 on 1 match. So they Karen and them demonstrate their power together.

      1. If he does fight it will be sure victory for him since can erase their powers. But it just the 3 heroines against their seniors they probably get a beat down from there seniors saying their weak and such believing in this friendship nonsense. But once they combine their powers together against them it will totally victory for the heroines.

        1. I believe that, since the 3 veterans have never work together before and that she defeated the Earth Hero and her golems with ease and it was difficult for the 3 heroines to beat even combine there powers together.

      3. Thematically, it should really be the actual Heroes. This isn’t just about “who is stronger”, after all. It’s a clash of old and new ideals.

        Beating the old heroes through combined power will demonstrate the point of “now is the era of cooperation” more poignantly.

    1. I think the Earth hero was Sasae’s mother, and she got ousted by Granny for similar incompetence (lacking common sense), only putting Sasae-chan in charge when she physically couldn’t continue as hero, hoping Sasae would grow with the responsibility.

    2. Which is a good thing. That means we probably won’t see resistance beyond these three.

      Although technically their predecessors are probably still alive too, and there might be a former Earth Hero or two between Badass Granny-san and Sasae.

    2. Really? I don’t know about forced and I’m certainly not bored by it, but I rather like this development.

      Since Heroes apparently have a relatively short age range and quit around their early twenties, it should only be natural for old heroes to exist. It’s true that it’s not strictly necessary, but including them builds the world more (technically, mother monsters, demon lords, prayer addiction, and maybe combined elements are all aspects of this story that aren’t strictly necessary) and is there a more logical place than right after all the church head agree to a cooperative effort?

      3. Hey, I find Sasae adorable too, but that doesn’t make me a lolicon.

        She’s just a precious dark teddy that I’m happy to imagine being stifled in snuggles or swung around like a weapon.

  41. This chapter ended with that feeling of TAN TAN TAAAANNNNN!

    Now, who sent those lettesr? It kind of stinks of Water god but I feel that it was the guys from each church that were against the alliance?

    Allying with “enemies” to try to keep being enemies? LOL

  42. Thanks for the chapters!

    “Sunnysol Ates” Lol, that name sounds so redundant; it’s like calling Haine “Blackdark Noir” or something.

    1. The author seems to like create names using the same words in different languages.

      I don’t know if this is worst than Stan Lee’s ‘same first letter names’ though 😀

    3. I bet her predecessor was called Lumiere Lights. Who obviously married into the Shine Flashy family.

      And I guess that would make Sarasa’s predecessor Lele Lerele too. Or is it Lii Bilibi?

      Now it just sounds like I’m doing a weird chant…

      1. It evolves at much faster rate than a human operator, from what I’ve been able to see, Seinfeld experiences more than ten novel updates for every one either you or I are seen at….

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