Maseki Gurume: Mamono no Chikara wo Tabeta Ore wa Saikyou! - Ch. 59 - Her Worth

[AMicrowave]

In Hyme's previous negotiation with Ishtalica they got a hold of their princess because at the time Ishtalica was in a position of weakness. Unless they believe that this situation has changed, it makes sense that they would act as if they still hold the cards in this negotiation. In fact, the very reason this meeting was called was precisely because the prince sent a letter with various unacceptable terms, so their behaviour in this meeting is in line with that letter.

When they responded to that letter, they demonstrated to Elena that Ishtalica had more information on the happenings in Hyme than Hyme themselves had (Elena's maid was literally a spy for Ishtalica), while Elena commented that they themselves didn't have such information on Ishtalica and the prince had to bribe his way to send a letter through another country. So yeah, they don't have the spying capabilities to determine the true military might of Ishtalica, and so Hyme's royalty is completely unaware of the true balance of power.

What they do know is that all of Ishtalica's technology runs on resources provided by Hyme. In case of a conflict, they could expect to severely cripple Ishtalica by denying access to these resources and this would eventually even out the playing field.

Of course, there's no wisdom in acting as arrogantly as they are, but it's not really surprising.

Still, this meeting was a bit absurd. They basically cut it short only after a few minutes of exchanges. We'll have to see what Elena's plan is which required letting Hyme's royalty make a poor impression in the first meeting.

iirc, they recently discovered that needed resource from somewhere else, so ishtalica not longer needs hyme

 

[AMicrowave]

some spoilers tho idk what they'll do in the manga
but generally

Spoiler: meeting spoilers

some chatter, then they almost get cornered, then to defend the poor haim country filled with dipshits, claune's mom tells about the people the first prince illegally kidnapped and smuggled from ishtalika to haim, the prince gets mad, also some beasts attack the port after the meeting and ain gets to show off

i listed the stuff that stood out to me on top of my head so its still pretty vague

what chapter of the novel is this?

 

[Auretor]

This fight is hilarious it's like having the Congo being angry at China and wanting to wage war at them xD
Just asking to be removed from the map.

 

[Skoll028]

It's like watching people poke bears.

 

[Hikineet]

Thanks for the chapter.

 

[unnamederror]

take her mom too, and fuck her

 

[Gudachiz]

what chapter of the novel is this?

i forget, around 50+ i believe

 

[Gudachiz]

So even her mom believes that bullshit?

no she doesn't, she just has the duty to defend her homeland
in reality if she could she'd have moved with her daughter but she doesn't want her home country to fall

 

[Gudachiz]

take her mom too, and fuck her

he doesn't need to do that
he already fucks his own mom

 

[InsaneAwesomeTony]

Thanks for the chapter 🙏🏼

 

[tekkenshu7]

It's funny Hyme tries to hold Ishtalica 'hostage' by claiming "you are not allowed to hurt us, because you promised you would not hurt anyone"
Hyme's royalty probably doesn't know anything about mutual assured destruction and keeps on bluffing and provoking even though they know they will be eradicated even if they formed alliances with the other nations. I bet the othe nations know as well that it is pointless to antagonize a nation like Ishtalica, not because they are stronger than anyone, rather, there really is no point in doing so. Hyme is probably just being influenced by the fox who initially brought ruin to the first hero's family before.

 

[BusWindow]

If I remember correctly the first King of Ishtalica declared that they can never instigate war, so even though Hyme's royals are unbelievable arrogant, unless they take direct action, like kidnapping the Crown Prince's Aide for instance, they won't go to war.

 

[dextersTomato]

“the battle to claim the nicest pussi in the island” should bethe chapter title, and the bravest tongue will win it

 

[TheWritingWriter]

It’s always fun to crush the spirits of arrogant people

 

[Snailman32]

Dude really walked all the way down to the beach just to stomp around in the water for a little bit, like a petulant child

 

[Bibliothecarius]

thnks for the chapter!

 

[Gudachiz]

I didn’t realize this had a novel!!

the novel's pretty good

 

[Wataterp]

It's impressive the lack of self-awareness from Hyme's royal family. MC's country is much more developed and have at least 10 times the military strength in comparison, yet Hyme is still intent on picking fights as if they somehow have the advantage. In fact MC alone could decimate them.

Probably because Ishtalica has been quite isolated from the other continent's social circles for so long that these small kingdoms have started to think that Ishtalica is a pacifistic country thay doesn't know how to fight

 

[japnacc3]

Where my mommy?

 

[Kakadu47]

Thanks for translating this chapter!

Hyme is such a caricature that it is kinda sad. Ok, we got it, antagonist nation is stupid and impulsive, MC nation is merciful and wise. I hope Elena will level up the game in next chapter.