Chapter 1: Everyday Life of Shiroe
God created the world in 6 days and on the 7th day he rested. This meant that even God needed a
Taking a break after work.
This was common sense.
Catastrophe.
It was not that his guildmates in Log Horizon were bullying him. In fact, Nyanta, Naotsugu, Akatsuki, and
work from the Round Table Council was just too much.
These tasks were not the result of insidious harassment or abuse of authority.
But the answer lies within Shiroe himself.
admitted that it was a proper description. But even if Shiroe acknowledged this, it was not as if he had a
abilities.
before events, analyzing and making observations, and then writing a proper scenario by taking into
These types were not rare. Roughly all players who checked a game's walkthrough before starting
He was not content with reading a game walkthrough——he had to write one himself. This characteristic
Because he's not confident, he would put in effort to prepare. If someone requested something from him,
unwittingly, even though he didn't like helping others.
tactician, being cautious to the extreme was not a weakness, but a strength.
alone, was unable to breathe due to the pressure of his workload.
It was better to have more information, and the range of information he wanted to gather was very wide.
enormous. And there was ten times more after changing into this alternate world. Moreover, this was not a
Shiroe tried to prioritize and investigate the necessary data. He lacked manpower and finances, but he
efficiency in gathering intelligence was much better now than right after the Catastrophe.
Shiroe did not start collating data of this world purely out of his own curiosity. Whether to go back to the
all the Adventurers in Akiba.
Just as one would need a map to navigate the oceans, the Round Table Council needed information about
decision.
As one of the 11 guildmasters in the Round Table Council, he needed to spend a lot of time just doing
like D.D.D or Oceanic Systems, there would be a lot of talented personnel to assist and support the
In a sense, this was the same as having a team of secretaries supporting Michitaka or Krusty in their
review and give feedback would be invaluable.
someone around at all times to assist him in his administrative duties. The most proficient person at
Shiroe, her level gap with Tohya, Isuzu, and Rundelhous would get wider, so he couldn't ask for her help
So the end result was Shiroe being crushed by mountains of administrative forms and documents.
didn't mean he doesn't get discouraged. Staying indoors all this time had made him depressed.
This window was just a square opening in the wall a few days ago, but window frames and canvas
The time was noon, and it was raining outside.
ancient trees of Akiba, it was directly wetting the ground and making a peaceful sound.
When Elder Tales was just a game, the weather in different zones would change randomly according to
threads now falling in Akiba, it was merely pretty in gaming standards.
Although they were all rain, they each had their own style, such as the lightning rains in the summer
Living in Japan, with its developed transportation system where all delivery services could show off their
like an epic drama series that had finished airing.
unbroken all the way from the ground to the sky. It was October, so it was not too cold yet but the chill
were using this chance to clean their buildings.
No, the clean up stage had already passed. They should now consider how to reinforce their relationship
been confirmed in reports Shiroe received. According to the intelligence, the number of minor skirmishes
stage, it should fall under the jurisdiction of the merchant guilds.
Shiroe finally felt the burden on his shoulders when he thought about this.
What worried Shiroe now was the news from other regions. He did not have energy to spare just dealing
he couldn't ignore them any longer. The data from his sources was collated and countermeasures executed.
that the changes were too extreme.
Shiroe relaxed and leaned against his wicker chair while gazing at the ceiling.
The Japan that had been recreated at half of its original size using the Half-Gaia project... This place
others resided in, Shibuya, Minami, Susukino, and Nakasu were known as the 5 major cities and were the
When Elder Tales was still an MMO game, these cities were connected by devices called the intercity
close to one another, but as the gates weren't currently operational, the time needed to travel between
decline in the interactions between cities.
Akiba, where Shiroe and the others resided, had undergone major changes. It looked the same from the
makeover. With their interactions with the People of the Land as well as the League of Freedom Towns
Everyone in this world have had the equal chance of experiencing these 5 months of time, so Shiroe
But the change in Akiba was influenced by Shiroe. Shiroe was aware of the efforts needed to change this
right? Shiroe felt his heart getting heavy as he thought about this 'will'.
Shibuya held a special place among the 5 player cities.
players in Akiba. Shibuya, which was made with this purpose in mind, was dependent on the intercity
Hence, almost all Adventurers based in Shibuya had moved to Akiba. Shibuya was used by very few
Susukino was evolving just as Shiroe expected. The city's security had been deteriorating since the
wanted to leave had mostly succeeded in these past few months.
was thanks to Shiroe's rescue operation. Shortly after, the Round Table Council sent out several
Susukino, which seemed set to fail as a player city, still had more than 200 Adventurers left. They were
by their own will. Not only this, Akiba and Minami also had a few Adventurers who willingly migrated
In the Elder Tales world that had changed into reality, there seemed to be some demand for 'lawlessness'.
Land...
Shiroe sensed fear.
First, it was a problem of survival. The number of People of the Land was ten times that of the
of the Land. If they governed the People of the Land with an iron fist, friction and conflict would arise
the rights of the People of the Land was a way of protecting their own rights. It was not based on the
The second reason was fear.
Susukino. Shiroe had felt for the first time that the People of the Land were humans in that village. He
To enslave an intelligent human was terrifying for Shiroe, who received a standard Japanese education.
directly to the emotion of fear. He feared becoming a slave himself, but the thought of owning slaves and
The chill Shiroe felt from Susukino was cut of the same cloth.
salvaged.
Minami's situation was...
Part 2
Shiroe who was lost in thought heard a moving voice that seemed reproachful with a hint of gratitude.
spent the whole day sitting again."
Shiroe replied casually as he stood up to take the box of files from Henrietta.
strength difference between the 2 genders. No, compared to Shiroe from the mage class, Henrietta from
But seeing Henrietta wearing a secretary-style miniskirt and jacket with a corsage, Shiroe was unable to
Shiroe turned around after leaving the box on his desk.
"Eh... I guess you are right... But I heard Shiroe-sama has been working so hard, so I thought about
"If you are looking for Akatsuki, she should be coming back soon."
Shiroe breathed a sigh of relief as Henrietta blushed.
finance visited Shiroe like this often. The guild master of Crescent Moon Alliance was Maryele, but the
Shiroe who wasted his time on research and curiosity, Henrietta's contribution to the Round Table
"Eh, this is..."
Shiroe picked up a file as Henrietta explained from the side.
warm. With the normalization of the relations with League of Freedom Towns Eastal, there had been more
Food, clothes, machines, medicine, organic materials, and types of items were imported and exported at
Adventurers could gather basic items like food ingredients and minerals, but it was easier to get them in
People of the Land, especially nobles and merchants, had a strong demand for goods made by
in all kinds of trade.
'Fairy Ring Analysis Project' that started last month resulted in tons of quests being given out, increasing
In this situation, the unexpected project that started was the Libra Festival. This event that the Adventurers
When Elder Tales was a game, apart from events set by the developers, there were also plenty of
There were all kinds of activities that spanned from an entire city to mega events that spanned the entire
energy to spare. But as life stabilized after 5 months, everyone should be anticipating this lively activity
But instead of preparing for the Libra Festival, Shiroe was swamped with all sorts of administrative
masters and had a very rough idea.
"How is the liaison committee?"
Henrietta, who was arranging the files with her back to Shiroe, replied.
This project was directed by the production guilds and the 'Production Guild Liaison Committee'.
the economy of Akiba. The Round Table discussed issues regarding these new inventions but had finally
direction Akiba should take, it couldn't keep handling trade disputes or complaints.
so they decided to set up a dedicated department.
The Production Guild Liaison Committee was situated 2 levels below the Round Table Council's
better to do and it was a laid back and kind committee. The liaison committee had the atmosphere
With their policy of revitalizing the small guilds, this place became the hang out for guilds with small
training ground for future leaders.
exchange. They could also source for new items and business partners, a noisy and lively urban
The Production Guild Liaison Committee was the organizer of the Libra Festival.
have plenty to work to do. Henrietta had had more work at the Production Guild Liaison Committee than
"Will Crescent Moon Alliance be participating?"
also be making a comeback. Serara is also working hard on this as the new kids didn't have a chance to
"Fashion show?"
"No, I did hear about it..."
event alright?' at the Production Guild Liaison Committee.
With this settled, the next was the increase in demand for a better living environment and fashionable
In the past when this was a game, your residence was just a place you used to log out. The furniture were
It was the same with dressing. Among the corporations that took part in Elder Tales development, F.O.E
culture of Japan), but they did not consider functionality when they came up with their designs. They didn't
But such inconvenience had been solved recently. The Adventurers had been creative and came up with
But the citizens of Akiba might miss the information about unpopular items. The only way to get
The proposal to host a merchandise exhibition event was started this way, and after much discussion, they
new inventions. There had been increasing demand to include more items for the exhibition.
wanted to exhibit to a wider audience.
weeks ago.
belonged to production guilds so the news spread like wildfire all over the city.
precise, only visitors from outside the city would meet this criteria.
Shiroe had been focusing on using the Round Table Council as a way to gather information from the
his knowledge of what was happening in the city was much higher than normal Akiba citizens'. Simply
Shiroe knew the story of how the festival started out, and understood that the exhibition would energize
The organizer of the festival was not the Round Table Council, but the liaison committee working under
This was the reason Shiroe decided not to be involved directly and left them alone.
"Hmm?"
"How is Isuzu-chan doing?"
slipped my mind."
worried about how she is doing."
only good thing about this place is that it's spacious."
Log Horizon. This young girl with freckles joined Log Horizon together with Rundelhous.
Tohya and Minori entered the guild. The transfer proceeded smoothly after a peaceful discussion between
time in Crescent Moon Alliance was short and there wasn't much of a problem with the transfer.
training session or forming raiding parties together. Even though Serara worried about Isuzu, they had still
"Shiroe-sama hasn't gone out the entire summer."
Henrietta was a core member of Crescent Moon Alliance, had similar roles as adviser like Shiroe and
said that she would occasionally show her face during beginner training sessions and participate actively.
"... I am reflecting on that."
Henrietta handed over something like a venue brochure. The copies of such printed materials could be
make copies.
The content was mostly fashion and dining but there were also armor, weapons and furniture made from
for 2 days.
Shiroe confirmed the event dates and it overlapped with the return of the spy. The spy should be able to
(We can't make any reckless movements during the festival, guess we have to wait...)
reliable.
something right?"
"For instance, use this festival as a chance to deepen your relationships with your friends in Log Horizon"
should be fine doing this once in a while.
"Also..."
alluring air of mischief akin to an elder sister.
event lively."
"And that's a promise okay?"
"Both Akatsuki-chan and Minori-chan are very cute, I am looking forward to it. Heavens, really... Just
they can endure most hardships with bread and imagination'. My god..."
send his precious guild members to uncertain death, so he needed to find out the details of this 'promise'.
"It's very simple, they just need to help with the sales of winter clothes exhibition."
Shiroe saw through the blueprints of Henrietta's future plan and apologized to his guild members in his
Part 3
with pretty designs. This was a common take away lunchbox in Akiba.
The vacation she was looking forward to.
when she recollected her recent crushing work load. Raynesia sighed heavily and drooped her shoulders.
She was baited by the sweet talk of '3 meals provided with afternoon nap included'. She was remorseful
It was obvious if you thought about it.
Eastal' which her grandfather chaired also knew this, and was attempting to recruit and use them in
she could not stand their attitude and behavior.
accept their willful and rude demands at the same time.
of justice of the Adventurers, her homeland Maihama and the League of Freedom Towns Eastal was
After the war in Sand Leaf ended, the situation reverted back to the way it was. No, with the Adventurers
Adventurers didn't only show their military prowess, but also their advanced technology, economy, and
towards deepening their relationship with the Adventurers in order to increase their gain through taxes.
Raynesia took on the role of ambassador in Akiba under her grandfather's orders... her position was
from the League of Freedom Towns Eastal to coordinate relationships between the two groups.
also participate in balls as a noblewoman. Thanks to her perfect lady education, these gatherings were
For example, clans who focused on business, which the Adventurers called 'production guilds', would
League of Freedom Towns Eastal would also ask her to introduce influential people in Akiba to them.
if she lost her reputation.
the social world. Even if she came from the most influential Dukedom in northeast Yamato, she was not
At the same time, she was amazed at the lack of schemes in the actions of the Adventurers. In their eyes,
treated her with respect, they didn't think they had to grovel at her feet.
understand or feel about things, not to take advantage of her position for their own benefit.
was just a Person of the Land in the end. That was what Raynesia felt.
She was happy that the crowd didn't treat her like an aristocrat and saw her as another human being, but
She was happy to be a common Person of the Land, but it pained her that she was a powerless noble.
This type of emotion was like a trap.
and Akiba. Not only her, the People of the Land as a whole did not know much about the Adventurers,
their lifestyle and culture had a major gap. In the process of trading or helping, there would be conflicts if
If she didn't advise the aristocrats and merchants this way and only help with introducing Adventurers and
On the flip side, the problems with the Adventurers made Raynesia feel gloomy. Adventurers were very
them made her feel she and her country were ignorant of so much.
Raynesia had not come into contact with the diplomatic issues facing her Dukedom clan for various
she didn't even know what the citizens on the street or the farmers were eating, where they were living.
It was acceptable if she didn't know about the Adventurers, but she didn't know the lives and hearts of her
In order to seriously deal with the requests of the nobles and the Adventurers, she would need to amass a
provided with afternoon nap included' had disappeared without a trace.
The worse fact was there were no limits to this type of knowledge. Even if thinking of a brilliant plan,
If she considered it, or investigated it even more, there might be an even better idea. Or if planned more
mind 24 hours a day, even Raynesia who admitted she was lazy by nature was unable to cut corners.
remember the content of her preachings, but it was nice to have 3 days to recuperate.
Raynesia enjoyed her lunch elegantly with her petite mouth.
that mixed western and Japanese styles.
Raynesia liked it a lot. Even if the dining table was full of roasted meat, stew meat and fried meat, she
described as delicate and ethereal which gave her a headache.
could not be compared to before, she couldn't remember her pre-revolution diet anymore.
amazing. Raynesia carefully replaced the cover on the box after finishing and placed the fork on top. She
"May I have some tea Elissa?"
Staying in this room like a bird in a nest and enjoying a meal without anyone disturbing, what more
Maybe Raynesia thought she was enjoying a depraved moment. Having been trained from youth, even
feeling of class and grace. She might think she was showing the lazy side of herself, but her casual dress
Her beautiful looks, reputed as the winter rose of Eastal, were the same as usual. Her casual clothes and
A certain naggy maid might say 'your dress and attitude are outrageous', but Raynesia was determined not
She must do her best to be lazy, to make up for the lazing around she had not done recently.
with slits for eyes conned her.
busy she had been. All her joints were numbed from comfort, a deep sense of fulfillment from eating and
Her sleep time had dropped recently and could only be described as cruel torture.
difference in our power relationship some day."
sounded out.
Krusty who was seated on the couch to Raynesia's right replied without missing a beat.
dressing was suitable for taking a stroll with the feeling of autumn giving Krusty a refreshing image.
and well proportion. So if he walked on the streets in casual clothes, it wouldn't give off the impression
maintained a feeling of neatness and cleanliness with absolutely no weak points to speak of. You couldn't
The ominous atmosphere he gave off in the battle field made him look like a giant warrior, but he looked
Krusty appearing at an impossible timing made Raynesia repeatedly open and close her mouth in
"Ah, ah, ahah!"
Krusty said calmly as he took the ceramic tea cup from Raynesia's hands. His calm attitude made
"Why.... why!"
lady's personal room (this was an office, so this description was a bit wrong) outrageous?) The questions
Raynesia escaped by crawling to the edge of her couch. She moved at most a meter away. Considering the
"What... What is the..."
"How did..."
"Why, why, why did..."
Raynesia was speechless.
"... ah."
"Forgive my insolence. There were no other nobles around, so I bit my tongue by mistake. I am here to
Krusty was enjoying tea, from a similar teacup just like Raynesia's, as he replied in a leisurely and calm
Raynesia maintained a defensive posture as she trembled (psychologically) at the corner of the couch. She
so indecently', but even if Elissa said that to her face now, she wouldn't know what to do.
"Eh..."
Krusty casually asked and Raynesia realized this was the real topic for today.
peace and prosperity for the city. They would be displaying all kinds of items in the event to trade or sell.
normal city fair, much different from the festival Raynesia knew about. But the common thing would be
The Libra Festival, where many Adventurers gathered to do business, should attract a lot of People of the
Adventurers to them.
"So busy, so exhausting, so much responsibility."
'please don't do that' which was definitely conveyed to him, but he didn't show any mercy.
things that Raynesia found hard to say or wished he would notice.
"Yes, probably."
Seemed like the mind reading monster could not tell how much effort Raynesia put in and how difficult it
"..."
"Nothing."
of boredom on her face. (This is an act of attack. I will not be tempted by Krusty's sweet talk.) Raynesia
would not do that (she didn't remember ever doing that).
Raynesia's words surprised Krusty. Seemed like he thought Raynesia was useless. (If you think that, don't
"... Ahah, you mean the dinner party hosted by the princess?"
This monster was infuriating.
figurehead, Raynesia was unable to help in terms of preparation work and cooking duties.
host. Even this level of dinner party in Akiba was simpler and less formal than many of the dinner parties
Adventurers disliked hypocritical etiquette.
They didn't really dislike the etiquette, they just couldn't see the point in them. Since there was no point
Adventurers seriously lacked knowledge about this world and the People of the Land society. Raynesia
(But the feeling must be mutual...)
Raynesia worked closer with the Adventurers than other People of the Land, but when discussing among
technical terms so she didn't understand half of what they were saying. The part she did understand
Adventurers did not even know the concept of nobles and peasants.
But they would be able to close this gap in the future.
The reason why it was a dinner party and not a banquet was based on the same reason.
would be in charge of all the activities including dishes to welcome her guests.
was a different form of dining. There would be all kinds of dishes that would be served to the table and
dance party.
the Adventurers as friends, it was important to interact with all sorts of people. Since the Adventurers did
Raynesia requested the Round Table Council for help bearing this thought in mind to organize this grand
This was her way to show her sincerity, gratitude and appreciation for the War of Sand Leaf.
finally concluded. Raynesia welcomed the Libra Festival with this feeling in her heart.
this time. Raynesia steeled herself as she turned her head away.
she wanted to avoid working or getting involved in troublesome affairs.
troublesome issues after a long time and just sipped his tea quietly.
(What is this monster thinking about...)
The air that seemed to have a yawn mixed in came along with sleepiness. The sound of the festival
some evil magic luring her to sleep.
and comfortable, she wanted to spend half the day just like this. This part was going as planned, but the
Even if Raynesia was a noble with an adventurous heart, she could not keep on dazing beside a man.
out the window at the street that seemed to be melting in the autumn sunlight.
battling the goblins.
Raynesia felt relaxed as if she had just exorcised a demon possessing her heart.
About the distance of 2 palms.
The distance between the 2 closed just a little, but it was still enough for 2 Raynesias to sit between them.
Part 4
"Yeah, same here."
"Are you ready Rudy?"
Blond hair, blue eyes and a charming face, the handsome youth Rundelhous replied to Isuzu as he tucked
Isuzu had already finished arranging her stuff, she just needed to stand up and brush off the dust on her
In this alternate world, outdoor activities really referred to the great outdoors. 'Just a trip to the
it was a zone where the ancient trees flourished so much that it was practically a forest. Even more so
conflict and fusion.
their superhuman stamina and their special ability of automatic cleaning.[1]
a very hard time here.
getting a bit dirty doing work.
wind instrument, which Isuzu was not proficient in, needed a certain level of lung capacity to play, the
The brass band was a cultural organization, but it was more like a sports group.
She shrugged as she finished her monologue in her heart. There would be toads croaking in the farm
Isuzu was a Bard with freckles on her face and had a pair of bright eyes. She wore light leather armor and
was her fighting style.
accustomed to life as an Adventurer and was living everyday peacefully.
tree trunk directly and would not fret about dirtying her buttocks, she thought she was not that type of 'girl'.
"Miss Isuzu? Here."
horse. He then mounted his horse agilely with a hearty attitude that was not annoying at all.
The young man turning to look at Isuzu with a surprised expression was Rundelhous Code.
person in this world.
a hint of naive nature unique to the sons of rich families, his eyes were full of pride and strength.
This youth had a lovable temperament.
"Yes, of course it's fine."
The one asking was a Person of the Land leading a merchant caravan towards Akiba. If they left now, they
Isuzu and Rundelhous, who met this merchant caravan while going out in the morning to train and farm
They were currently at 8 River Channels' High Coast, corresponding to Keihin port near Tamagawa river
This zone could be reached in 2.5 hours using horses unique to the Adventurers, a place Isuzu and
Rundelhous who was uncompromising in training would practice by himself on top of raiding with the
increase his control and accuracy, the most suitable sparring partner... were monsters.
For Rundelhous, 8 River Channels' High Coast was a convenient place to do self training.
She and her brave dog... Rundelhous would choose all kinds of routes when they went for their walk. But
could even see the ocean from here, a truly extravagant venue.
preparing for the festival and battle training was on hiatus, this was a good place to kill time.
in this dangerous world was to level up.
The damage you took from a monster was not only based on their attack strength, but also affected by its
damage you would take. If you trained through battle and levelled up, it meant you were safer from harm.
She didn't want to experience that again.
merchant caravan in the afternoon. It was a convoy of 5 horse carriages with 20 People of the Land. They
news about the Libra Festival and were going there to sell their wares and purchase any goods that
Isuzu and Rundelhous discussed for a while.
monsters in deep forest and hills were stronger than those outside, the closer you were to human
was relatively safe.
For the People of the Land, every journey was a series of dangerous events. Isuzu understood this. She
this world full of monsters.
Akiba even without their escort, but traveling merchants were always extra cautious.
continue with their training while escorting the convoy by taking out any monsters they encountered. Isuzu
The People of the Land were hesitant at first but gladly accepted when they found out they just needed to
(So they are hesitant about this part.)
In the eyes of the People of the Land, Adventurers were an existence that was so close yet so far away.
rural areas, Adventurers were like alien beings. Rundelhous reminded Isuzu of this point time and again.
sun. The noise the carriage made were unexpectedly loud. The wooden carriage lacked cushions or shock
Just listening to this sound was enough to make you think it could fall apart anytime, but it seemed to be
slowly with its full load of cargo.
Rundelhous asked peacefully on their leisure journey home. The leader sitting on the driver's seat was
"Adventurer-san, our goods are mainly fruits such as oranges, kumquats, and olives. We also brought
"That explains the fragrance!"
A fresh and sweet fragrance filled the air around the carriage. There were less fresh fruit during this
Adventurers were basically rich and generous compared to People of the Land, so they were great
"Correct, this is the glazed fruit we are proud of, I hope the people of Akiba will enjoy them."
"Speaking of which, I have seen a lot of merchants these few days."
Isuzu thought about it after retorting to Rundelhous. Rundelhous was a young man who was obsessed with
long trip today for training as well, but things could go wrong if Rundelhous kept going on like this... Isuzu
ways was Isuzu's duty.
Since this was decided, the rest was simple.
were so many things she wanted to see and so many things she wanted to eat. She wanted to attend the
concert also welcomed Bards to join in onsite.
"Yeah there are. Like the merchants of Ninetails recently."
"Their situation has calmed down so it is safe to travel by ship. I heard the merchants from the west this
common traders like us have nothing to do with these."
Rundelhous' face. But she was not at fault since Rundelhous showed the restraint of adolescence and
of place.
perfectly. They would be able to see the greenery of the ancient trees after passing through.
walking with goods strapped to his horse. Everyone seemed to be rushing to Akiba.
The 2 escorts remained alert as the caravan headed towards their home city.
"I have brought your laundry my lord."
(I still don't get our lord-ninja relationship.)
wide area. The only good thing about the guild house of Log Horizon was its vast amount of space. After
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