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Since it's been going around, how would various pulp heroes take on the Death Note murders, and would they survive the ordeal?

A couple of clarifications:

There is a possibility that Ogon Bat, who is a "God of Justice", is either already some kind of shinigami, or at least able to speak with and interact with Ryuk just fine.

The Golden Amazon and Emilia the Ragdoll could definitely kick Kira's ass and solve the case, but they absolutely should not be aware of the existence of the Death Note, that would just make things worse.

You'd think The Monarch / The Blue Morpho getting his hands on the Death Note would be an equally apocalyptic scenario but I don't think he'd even know what to do with it. He very clearly just wants to get one guy, and became the Blue Morpho so he could kill everyone standing in the way of getting that guy, and he's very clearly been putting off killing that one guy for years now. The Death Note is the solution to a problem he defines his life around trying and failing to solve. He'd be stumped.

Doc Savage, well on one hand of course he would solve the case, he's Doc Savage, if Kira was in a Doc Savage story the whole Shinigami business would have been smoke and mirrors perpetrated by criminals with access to a heart attack inducing machine with a perfectly logical explanation. On the other hand, Doc Savage is one of the only guys in here who is globally famous with his full name and face on the papers, so realistically Kira would nail him very quickly. I'm gonna split the difference by saying Doc would solve the case either way.

Nick Carter does most of the things Doc Savage does except he actually does regularly encounter weird fantastical kitchen sink bullshit on the regular, so I think he'd have a much easier time wrapping his head around the Death Note's particulars.

The Spider would not intuit the mechanics of the Death Note, he probably would not be aware of there even being a thing as a Death Note, but by the end of the story in the last paragraph he would have killed Kira one way or another, very possibly by accident. Same goes for the sword-n-sorcery characters featured there, they would have gotten their kills by the end of it (Spear would probably have the easiest time, he's just a caveman with a giant tyrannosaurus on his side and neither of them have names Light can use to kill them, he's fucked)

Six-Gun Gorilla does have a name that Light could use, but A: He would never find out, B: He would never think a gorilla would be his undoing, and C: There's a decent chance Ryuk would let the gorilla hunt and kill him because it's funny and so would be handing Six-Gun Gorilla the Death Note.

Nyctalope would probably survive Kira's usual method of execution given his heart is artificial, but I don't think he'd be able to crack the case, he's not much of a detective. A lot of these characters were chosen because they have different skillsets that don't make them as suited for uncovering this case regardless of how smart they are.

There is a decent chance that Hugo Danner would figure out Kira by complete accident, and most likely beg Light to find a way to kill him.

Nick and Nora Charles would not solve it but they'd be okay, the case would probably solve itself and they'd laugh it off.

I could also put Blue Morpho, El Sombra, The Whisperer, Black Bat and Hugo Danner in a "Would somehow make the situation worse" category.

Putting the names of the characters below the cut:

Can intuit the mechanics / Can solve the case -The Shadow, Arsene Lupin, Sherlock Holmes, Mexican Fantomas -Heiji Zenigata, Ogon Bat, Thomas Carnacki, Silver John/John the Balladeer, Sar Dubnotal -Nero Wolfe, Tom Strong, Tesla Strong, Nick Carter, Captain Harlock, Golden Amazon -Ducky (Lavender Jack), Rufus Carter, Theresa Ferrier (Lavender Jack), Emilia the Ragdoll, Carmen Sandiego, Rocambole

Can intuit the mechanics / Could not solve the case -The Spirit, The Phantom, Edison Hark (The Good Asian), Lavender Jack -G-8, Green Lama, Peter Cannon, Jules Grandin, Wesley Dodds, Judex -Indiana Jones, Spider-Man Noir, John Blacksad, John Thunstone, Nyctalope, Tintin, Solomon Kane

Cannot the mechanics / Can solve the case -The Spider, The Avenger, Doc Savage, Honoria Crabb -Assane Diop, Conan the Barbarian, Lobster Johnson, Tarzan, Dick Tracy -Flash Gordon, Professor Challenger, Red Sonja, Scrooge McDuck, Imaro -Byomkesh Bakshi, Six-Gun Gorilla, Spear (Primal), Black Terror, The Blue Morpho

Cannot intuit the mechanics / Could not solve the case -Moon Man, Green Hornet & Kato, Lone Ranger, The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh -Phillip Marlowe, Domino Lady, Rocketeer, Miss Fury, Hugo Danner, John Carter -Zorro, Black Bat, El Sombra, Shaft, Sailor Steve Costigan -Darkman, The Whisperer, Nick & Nora Charles, Crimson Clown

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the-reprise-of-the-spear-hero · 27 days

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The Reprise of The Spear Hero 575

"Oh……"

When I turned my gaze forward, I saw dumbfounded men in robes looking at me.

"What?"

"Huh?"

"Fuck you guys desuzo!"

“Wha–”

It was almost instinctual. Trying to determine which of them unsealed the Phoenixes is troublesome, so I simply pierced both of them with my spear.

I was told to help the two of them, but my anger won’t dissipate if I don't do this.

It's revenge for making Father-In-Law show that kind of expression.

I feel like I can kill them many times over, but I’ll resist the urge. Just once will suffice.

Ah, and I made sure not to hit Father-In-Law who was still dazed.

Well, let's start by sorting out the situation.

As expected, I entered the loops again by choosing “No”.

If I didn't, I would be in a lot of trouble.

Even worse, if I find Itsuki or Ren and kill them, it will probably loop again, but... isn’t that weird?*

Father-In-Law told me to collect information two loops ago, so I’m acting the same way as I did in the first world.

Well, I now know that the Father-In-Law who wasn’t falsely accused, was originally a very kind person.

The Father-In-Law in the first world was also a kind person, but the Father-In-Law who wasn’t framed was more gentle and more tolerant.

So, back on track, the current goal is to proceed with things in the same way as in the first world... Stay in Melromarc, destroy the Three Heroes Church, and clear up the false accusations against Father-In-Law.

It will take a lot of time. Plus, the relationship with Itsuki will become worse than in the first world.

Moreover, Éclair will die in prison.

If I try to help Eclair as soon as possible here, the Three Heroes Church will be on guard against me, and things obviously won't proceed like in the first world.

Well, it’s not like I can’t choose to help Éclair after making sure that Father-In-Law has become stronger, but it didn’t change her fate when I did that during the last loop.*

Currently, if we take a look at the loops we've gone through so far, there's already a lot of potential sparks that could start a war.

And even if we were lucky enough to avoid wars, Ren and Itsuki would become jealous of my and Father-In-Law's strength and break the seals on the Spirit Tortoise and the Phoenixes.

I think we can just let Ren and Itsuki fail and then reflect on themselves like they did in the first world while I clean up after them, but Father-In-Law said that it would take too much time.

That's right. It took too long.

As Father-In-Law said, we don't have time to fight among heroes.

This time, Father-In-Law asked me to try his plan, so I'll try to implement it based on my thoughts.

What Father-In-Law hoped for was a good relationship between us heroes.

The main problem is that Ren and Itsuki won't listen to me, and they’d say that their enhancement method is different, or that it depends on the characteristics of each weapon... and they’ll even say that replicating NPCs’ power is the strongest or something troublesome like that.*

They’re just looking for reasons to dismiss Father-In-Law and me.

Father-In-Law taught me how to solve this problem.

Let's put it into practice first.

Still... where the hell is Filo-tan?

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"Hey"

I came back to senses with the feeling of being poked several times.

Oh, it looks like I have already entered the next loop.

Father-In-Law, who seems to have the lingering scent of Filo-tan, is looking at me with questioning eyes.

We've already been guided to the throne room. Trash is looking at us like he’s so great.

Should I embrace Father-In-Law?

Father-In-Law from the last loop is telling me to be cautious in my mind.

Hugging him now will ruin everything.

"My name is Kitamura Motoyasu. I'm 21 years old and I'm a university student desuzo."

"You’re using desuzo..."

"Aren’t you getting overly excited?"*

Ren says, cool as ever. Father-In-Law and Itsuki nod over and over again as if they agree.

Don't panic, don't fuss, just go with the flow.

I know from the previous loop that making a fuss here won't do anything.

The key is meticulous planning.

"I can't deny that."

I didn't get to meet Filo-tan last time, and the time before that, but I might be able to meet her this time.

Thinking about it makes me feel a little excited.

"Hmm... Ren, Motoyasu, and Itsuki?"

"Your majesty, you forgot me."

"Oh, sorry, Naofumi-dono."

There are multiple things to do, but I will do my best to avoid unnecessary things in order to put Father-In-Law's proposal into practice.

So let's ignore the fact that they deliberately didn't mention Father-In-Law's name.

With that in mind, I didn't say anything other than what I was asked and what would be normal to say in this situation.

Before long, I was guided to a room where the fathers-in-law and the others were grinning while investigating the weapons.

It would be better if I just pretended to examine the weapon.

I'll think while pretending to look at item stats.

Well, what to do after things goes as planned?

I don't think I can stay in Melromarc, just like Father-In-Law said last time.

… Oh, Father-In-Law said it was okay to go to Faubrey.

So let's consider going to Faubrey a priority.

Unfortunately, due to the time limit, I wasn't able to get the portal coordinates from Father-In-Law, but the country is not so far away that I can’t reach it normally.

Things are going well, but it will become difficult soon.

"Hey, this is just like a game."

"This is the world of a console game."

"No, it's VRMMO."

"Huh? VRMMO as in a virtual reality MMO? Isn't that super futuristic?"

"Huh!? What the hell are you saying?"

Father-In-Law and the others explained what happened to them and their knowledge of the game.

I've heard this conversation many times.

I think Father-In-Law also said that there were fewer mistaken assumptions about this world in the beginning.

I’ve heard that this is why it is easy to make changes early on.

"Motoyasu, what about your side?"

As expected, Father-In-Law calls me directly by my name at this stage.

The first world's taunting way is good too, but the gentleness with which he calls me in recent loops has become more comfortable.

Father-In-Law is the Hero of the Shield, a being who warmly protects people, and ultimately his fellow Heroes.

It's my mission to save such a Father-In-Law.

"Huh, me? There is a similar online game called Emerald Online."

To avoid any future confusion, I explained everything thoroughly.

Even if I tell Father-In-Law and others that I came from the future at this stage, they won't believe me.

Also, it seems that Father-In-Law was interested in the opposite sex around this time, but he lost that interest after he was framed by the Red Pig.

It seems like he was healed by Older Sister in the first world, but in the last loop... I feel like he was taken care of by the panda beastman, and in the loop before that, Éclair took care of him.

Moreover, I feel that Father-In-Law had a lot of fun with the panda beastman.

This... that's it.

Originally, Father-In-Law preferred people of the same age or slightly older.

Fufufu, I also spent a lot of time with Father-In-Law, so I know that.

I should imitate my middle school friend and consider Father-In-Law’s relationship with women.

If I remember correctly, the heart symbol represents the degree of affection.

Fiancée was blatantly aiming for Father-In-Law. In that case, I should add more heart marks.

That said, it seems like Father-In-Law doesn't like younger people.

Despite having Filo-tan as her partner, Fiancée has the greed to aim for Father-In-Law.

Therefore it's best to close up this option first.

She will give up if he has a good partner right?

As I thought about that, the conversation progressed to the reason why we came to this world.

Ren and Itsuki explained how they were each summoned.

I also talked about being stabbed by a pig.

Calling a pig a woman almost made my mouth rot. I felt like vomiting.

But if I tell the current Father-In-Law and the others that a pig is a pig, they will hate me.

Since Father-In-Law asked me to improve the relationship with Ren and Itsuki, I want to avoid that.

Hearing that I was killed by a pig, Father-In-Law raised his middle finger.

I don’t think he’s doing it with ill intent.

I've heard of this.

It seems like otakus can't really praise someone who seems happy, so they insult them with a congratulatory intent desuzo.

The current me can understand Father-In-Law's true feelings.

"Is that so? Uhm, I'm sorry everyone. It felt like one second I was in the library, reading a book I don't recognize, and then the next, I’m here."

Ren and Itsuki are giving their Father-In-Law a cold look.

It's been a long time since I've been in the past, but in this case, only Father-In-Law's story is the flimsiest.*

But, on the contrary, the three of us might actually be the problem.

Come to think of it, Father-In-Law was the hero who was the best at leading the world.

In other words, his qualifications as a hero are the best.

There's no way you can look down on that!

"Everyone is different. What’s the point of bragging about your bad experiences?"

"But... you know?"

"Yes, I feel like the reason is a little weak."

"Do you really need a reason to be transported to another world? Didn't you just tell me the reason?"*

"Uhm, well... that's right, but I'm a little convinced..."

It seems that they have a hard time accepting it completely.

Fufu, as Father-In-Law said, let's recall what happened the first time we were summoned.

It certainly felt a little unfair.

I felt envious because he didn’t go through a tragedy like us.

Well... after that, Father-In-Law had the most tragic experience.

Well, it would be better to say something here to improve the relationship even a little.

While I was choosing my word, Ren spoke up.

“Assuming everyone here died, then maybe something happened in the library where Naofumi was.”

“I see, terrorism and disasters. It wouldn’t be surprising to have died before the pain registered.”

"Uwa... That sounds plausible after listening to your stories. Scary."

Oh, Ren did a good job connecting the conversation.

That was lucky desuzo. So Ren can be useful at times.

Even so, it feels strange to have Ren and Itsuki listening to me and Father-In-Law.

I’m not sure when was the last time this happened.*

……In other words, there’s still room for both Ren and Itsuki to be convinced.

“Well then, do you all know the rules or the system of this world?”

"Yes."

"Yeah, enough that I don’t need to look for strategy guides."

I'm already the strongest I can be in this world

The only people who can win against me are the strongest version of the people here.

That’s still a long way to go.

We are not enemies, so there is no point in fighting in the first place.

"Somewhat."

Father-In-Law is smiling a bit strangely.

Father-In-Law, who is always looking forward and tries his best not to lose to anyone, looks radiant.

"Uhm, hey, can you teach me about the fighting system in this world from now on? There was no similar game in my world."

I can use this opportunity to explain things to Father-In-Law.

Well, it's difficult to teach everything due to time constraints, so it's fine to just touch upon the basics for now.

As for the rest, if we also take Ren and Itsuki’s knowledge into consideration and have everyone teach each other, then we can further develop a sense of unity.

That's the important thing Father-In-Law from the last loop asked me to do.

"Then this Motoyasu will teach you!"

"Pl-please take care of me."

“According to the information I have about the shield profession… Shielders are the strongest protectors.”

I'm not lying.

I didn’t say I would explain the game’s rules.

By doing this, wouldn't it make them think about the inconsistencies with Ren and Itsuki's knowledge of the game?

I can't help but wonder why nobody has thought about this until now.

"Is that so? It’s a useless job in the Brave Star Online I know, but..."

"Isn't it different for each game? In the Dimension Wave I know, it was a weak job, but it's not like the shield itself is useless."

"Which one is it?"

“If possible, even if it’s only in defense, I’d like to be the strongest. Please!”

Father-In-Law is putting his hand on the shield as if praying.

It’s okay. When it comes to defense, you are unbeatable.

I want to tell you right away, but for now I have to resist.

"What about the geography?"

I'm sure I’ve brought up this topic before.

"The names are different, but everything else is almost the same. If it's like this, then the distribution of exp efficient monsters is likely to be the same."

"The hunting grounds are slightly different for different weapon users, so don't go to the same place."

“Hey, Fathe—Naofumi come discuss with us too.”

"O-okay."

I called Father-In-Law's name directly.

I’m so sorry.

However, I succeeded in casually including Father-In-Law in the conversation.

Change is built with small things.

That should help deepen the bond between the heroes.

"Then--"

"Hero-sama, the meal is ready."

And just as we were about to have a discussion, the castle’s staff interrupted me. It was as if to say that I was about to do something troublesome.

It's likely because they don’t want Father-In-Law to obtain any advantageous information.

I need to seize my chances.

Right now... let's be careful so that they don’t find out I’m protecting Father-In-Law.

Considering what happened in the first loop, it may not be a problem to teach him how to power up, but then Father-In-Law was killed later, so it's better to be vigilant.

The world may loop if Ren or Itsuki dies, but what matters is that I will never allow it to loop with Father-In-Law’s death.

After we finished eating, we went to bed.

Of course, before I went to bed, I went to play with the Filolial-sama.

Translator’s Note:

So since this is machine translated, there’s likely a loss of nuance and passages that don’t make much sense. I marked the ones I’m most unsure of with a *. If you guys have any idea how to fix those it’ll be great : )

“Even worse, if I find Itsuki or Ren and kill them, it will probably loop again, but... isn’t that weird?”

Translated from: 最悪、樹か錬を見つけて仕留めればループしそうではありますが……それも怪しかったですかな？

I don’t fully understand what exactly it’s trying to say. Feels like I’m lacking context? Like what about it is weird or suspicious? Is he saying that Ren and Itsuki don’t matter so the loop shouldn’t happen lmao

Well, it’s not like I can’t choose to help Éclair after making sure that Father-In-Law has become stronger, but it didn’t change her fate when I did that during the last loop.

Translated from:まあ、お義父さんが強くなったのを確認した後にエクレアを助けるという選択は無くは無いですが、結局は変わりませんな。

Inferred from context, but the phrasing seems unclear

They’d say that their enhancement method is different, or that it depends on the characteristics of each weapon... and they’ll even say that replicating NPCs’ power is the strongest or something troublesome like that.

Translated from: しかも強化方法の仕様違い、もしくは武器毎の特性……更には強いのはＮＰＣの力を再現している等と言っていた事です。

I don’t understand what they’re saying lol. I think I got it right but eh

“Aren’t you getting overly excited?”

Translated from: 「舞い上がってんじゃないか？」

Literally translates to Are you soaring/flying? Which I choose to interpret as being excited

It's been a long time since I've been in the past, but in this case, only Father-In-Law's story is the flimsiest.

Translated from: 俺はもうずいぶんと過去の事になっていますが、この中では確かにお義父さんだけ経緯が浮いておられます。

Translates to Father-In-Law's story is the only one that floats (???). Considering the context, I chose flimsiest. It seems like the others are meant to feel suspicious and jealous of Naofumi here

"Do you really need a reason to be transported to another world? Didn't you just tell me the reason?"

Translated from: 「転移するのにそこまで理由が必要なのですかな？　ただ、理由を話しただけでは無いですかな？」

Look I don’t get it. I don’t even know who’s talking here. I’m assuming Motoyasu but I can’t be sure. I actually don’t read Japanese web novels lol

I’m not sure when was the last time this happened.

Translated from: 前回が前回だったのでしょうがありませんが。

What is even up with this sentence???

#the reprise of the spear hero #motoyasu kitamura #naofumi iwatani #ren amaki #itsuki kawasumi #spear hero #spear hero loop 6-7 #spear hero faubrey arc #fan translation

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