Okiraku Ryoushu no Tanoshii Ryouchi Bouei ~Seisan-kei Majutsu de Na mo na Kimura wo Saikyou no Jousai Toshi ni~ - Vol. 8 Ch. 40 - The Return

[TNT261]

The king said it. The father has high ambitions and as a loyal soldier to the kingdom that's not only fine but beneficial in many ways. If Van held similar feelings then the Kingdom overall could boast a lot more strength. However as a father he's just ouch. He clearly cares more about his ambitions than his own sons. It's like watching someone min max their family.

 

[ciera]

Thank you for the chapter

 

[Mister_Susan]

Drowning people tend to pull the rescuer under, you gotta be careful.

I've heard the way to deal with that (in the Marines, at least) is to deck the guy being rescued in the face – that way, he's too stunned to pull you under.

 

[riflow]

Does the king see it as just helping the brother out, or does he see this as a form of kneecapping and punishing the father?

He definitely is doing a little bit of both. He's effectively taken both of the sons with potential and placed them as supportive influences to each other, and I suspect partially is rewarding the genuine loving feelings Van's big brother shown.

While also telling the Marquis to watch it and that he cannot mess up again (this also seems like it's gonna force him to pay attention to the two favourite sons as well as Van and Big bro too).

It was so incredibly touching to see a big brother cry in relief like that for his much younger sibling though, what a good boy. 🥺

 

[SpicyBeans]

Does the king see it as just helping the brother out, or does he see this as a form of kneecapping and punishing the father?

Probably both? However I think it was to initially determine the character of the Marquis. Considering the major loss to the city and whilst being saved by the third party (our mc van), from being absolutely slaughtered. The marquis would be too stressed an frustrated to put on a mask and hide his true self infront of the king.

However after him witnessing how he treated his son Murica. Not to mention Muricas & the Marquis's own reaction to being told it was Van that saved them and of Van's accomplishments, probably deduced that whilst the Marquis is a good warrior, his poor treatment of his children and ambitions have harmed his ability to do his duty.

Thus by taking Murica away to Van, Murica can foster their talents better without inevitably being thrown aside or being replaced by a more influenced heir like Murica stated near the end. This also punishes the marquis because he relies heavily on Murica but talks down and doesn't treat him properly like a son or heir. Probably so the king can kinda force the Marquis to see the error of his ways and how he mistreated his family.

TLR yes, probably.

 

[tohkaknight]

that's rough bud

 

[Nemo2342]

I'm excited, we're almost past the bits UTOON ruined offsite.

 

[booterror]

Does the king see it as just helping the brother out, or does he see this as a form of kneecapping and punishing the father?

Why not both!

 

[Seetee]

Thank you for the translation!

 

[PrincessKadath]

My mind keeps getting wrapped up in this story's alternate telling where the Duke murders Van for not being an elemental mage.

Am I completely missing something from the available chapters, or is this something additional from the WN/LN?

 

[Tsumi]

Am I completely missing something from the available chapters, or is this something additional from the WN/LN?

Chapter 3, the Duke had his sword drawn against Van and seemed ready to execute him until Murcia stepped in.

 

[Lightbrand]

I'm lost at what's father's scheme that brother just pieced together?

 

[Oblycoris]

Do not decline the offer big brother you are being saved, so you can finally see you little brother again HELL YEAHHH

 

[Seraphus]

We had an officer like Dad in our regiment; could NOT accept that anything might actually work both correctly and without his constant and personal input.

Get out of the army, and what do I find?
Ten Thousand micromanaging assholes of every shape, gender, pigmentation, and size... in every single corporation, small business, sub S-Corp, gas station, whorehouse, and mini-mart across the planet.

The one in this story is called a Marquis; the one across the street from me is a retired 0-4 (Major), and the one up the block is called an "HR Manager."

And it's a good bit of writing to make it this obvious to somebody as dense as me, but damn if it doesn't make me more'n just a little grumpy at the whole flock of assholes out there who're like this guy...

 

[Seraphus]

Do not decline the offer big brother you are being saved, so you can finally see you little brother again HELL YEAHHH

I've been waiting through all the parts I dislike in this rag of a manga just to see that reunion, myself!