What a calming number. My school ends next week, so perhaps translation speed will pick up then... or not.
Chapter 333: The Hero of the Shield Commands
"I... haven't lost yet!" (Tact)
Tact staggers to his feet as he directs his hostility towards us.
The black miasma begins to fill the area.
Is he going to use a Curse Series?
Well, I did kill his women out of revenge.
It's not strange for him to awaken a curse or two.
"I'll never forgive... you all! Eri, Nellisen, Shatte, Reldia, you killed them all! I, the strongest Hero... will definitely kill you!" (Tact)
Tact turns his eyes to Ren.
It appears that he believes that he will have a chance if he steals the Legendary Sword.
How nice.
For him to be able to stand after all of our beatings, is it the power of the Seven Stars?
No, it may be one of those main character powers like will-power or determination.
That's splendid and all, but it would be nice if he were to give up soon.
I hope he realizes that he won't be able to beat us no matter how hard he struggles.
"You'll still fight? Self-proclaimed hero, who couldn't even beat a civilian like me, your life is already at its end." (Naofumi)
"Cut the crap! I am... still standing! As long as I have these legendary weapons... if I don't have enough power, I simply have to steal it!" (Tact)
"Tact! Don't lose!"
The women get lively as they start cheering for Tact.
If Tact truly had the power of Narrative Causality on his side, I bet we would be at a disadvantage.
Some miracle would happen, and he would awaken to some new power or something.
"I see, I see. So the fact that you're a legendary hero is embedded this deep in your psyche." (Naofumi)
This is also just as planned.
And that's why I'll... steal away his last hope.
"Unfortunately, the current you won't be able to beat Ren." (Naofumi)
"I won't know if I don't try!" (Tact)
Tact takes out the Claw and prepares to release a Vanzin Claw at him.
"Just understand it already. The Seven Stars can't beat the Four Legendary. And Ren won't... no, I won't let you." (Naofumi)
I put my hand on the area where my shield once hung, and concentrate.
「... I, who has understood the origin of power, a simple civilian and an average Hero, the Hero of the Shield commands.」
Just like how the body needs a soul to complete itself...
Just like how a Legendary Weapon needs a Hero...
We're bound by a single thread. I search for the point that connects me.
To counter this separation, that was supposed to be impossible, I need to form a stronger bond.
The body was made for the soul, and the soul was forged for the body.
「Let the truth be unraveled once more. My Shield is...」
Tact's weapon flashes, and a single light flies from his hand to mine.
A strong light fills the area and blinds everyone present.
And in my field of vision, the nostalgic Shield Icon manifests.
"Wha- Impossible!"
Before using Vanzin, Tact turns to me.
And I prepare to take his attack head-on.
"Hmph!"
Using my Shield, I repel and nullify his signature move.
Now that our lost bond has been strengthened, this attack is nothing to me.
My status has returned to that of when I had the Shield before... no, it's risen several levels.
Though my attack power is the same as always.
