Ride-On King - Vol. 16 Ch. 86 - The President and a New Riding Overture

[Bladster]

In the end, the Job Application even managed to scare an evil godlike being. Unsung hero or eternal villain, you decide.

 

[Boomthorkell]

Nice story, but it seemed a little too light on the idea of responsibility. Purchinov especially should still have a duty to his citizens on Earth. Losing his memory also leaves a bit of a bad taste in my mouth if it’s meant to be a happy ending. The entire story was about being stronger together because of the friends you make along the way, but then they go and split the party and Purchinov just forgets those friends. Turns it into a “so long as you’re having fun in the now, that’s what matters”, which seems even more irresponsible. If he kept this memory and decided that the people of Earth would be better off without him then that’s one thing, and it was sorta implied by Purchinov’s flashback about his past mistakes, but loosing all memories of the good and the bad also looses us all that character development. Is this Purchinov’s punishment or his reward?

Well, pretty early on, it established that Purchinov's whole deal was that, while he saved his people out of necessity and duty, he really did want to enjoy...the life of a wild adventurer or rides on top of things.

In a way, maybe it is a negative message, but also it is sort of the entire point of literal reincarnation, which is taking your new life as it comes to you.

 

[izarist]

Pretty late to say this but it should be Shiori not Seori from the furigana. As for the witch name in Japan, it's complicated since she used same kanji as her mom but furigana read as Bega (or Vega whatever it is).

 

[74HC595]

maybe it is a negative message

Abandoning what you perceive to be your duty for selfish whims is the worst message. Especially since the story progressed with Purchinov growing his power and his responsibilities concurrently, keeping his power and losing his responsibilities is a slap in the face. There’s nothing wrong with such a character relinquishing his responsibilities and power, and entrusting the future to the next generation, thematically that might be the ideal conclusion of Purchinov’s character arc. But even without the memory loss we aren’t given much reassurance as to the governance of the realm into the future, and there’s definitely no entrusting of power or responsibility going on back on Earth.

I think the most charitable reading is that Purchinov, as an other-worlder, solely solved the problems caused by his ilk, that despite the trust put in him by the various peoples of the realm, such a responsibility was never really his.

 

[Nivek]

Abandoning what you perceive to be your duty for selfish whims is the worst message. Especially since the story progressed with Purchinov growing his power and his responsibilities concurrently, keeping his power and losing his responsibilities is a slap in the face. There’s nothing wrong with such a character relinquishing his responsibilities and power, and entrusting the future to the next generation, thematically that might be the ideal conclusion of Purchinov’s character arc. But even without the memory loss we aren’t given much reassurance as to the governance of the realm into the future, and there’s definitely no entrusting of power or responsibility going on back on Earth.

I think the most charitable reading is that Purchinov, as an other-worlder, solely solved the problems caused by his ilk, that despite the trust put in him by the various peoples of the realm, such a responsibility was never really his.

The more we comment the worse the ending feel but well it was an interesting ride a shame the ending left it very divisive

 

[Grye]

it finally ended. we made it gang

 

[nuttyknight89]

I was enjoying the ending up until the last page or so. It’s on brand for the series but damn if it doesn’t leave it open ended and pisses me off.

Thanks for the chapter.

 

[eng1]

Nice story, but it seemed a little too light on the idea of responsibility. Purchinov especially should still have a duty to his citizens on Earth. Losing his memory also leaves a bit of a bad taste in my mouth if it’s meant to be a happy ending. The entire story was about being stronger together because of the friends you make along the way, but then they go and split the party and Purchinov just forgets those friends. Turns it into a “so long as you’re having fun in the now, that’s what matters”, which seems even more irresponsible. If he kept this memory and decided that the people of Earth would be better off without him then that’s one thing, and it was sorta implied by Purchinov’s flashback about his past mistakes, but loosing all memories of the good and the bad also looses us all that character development. Is this Purchinov’s punishment or his reward?

The message clearly said, that society doesn't just fall apart cause 1 guy is gone. Be it for better or worse. If it falls apart because of 1 person then it was fragile to begin with.

Sure he may have responsibility back on earth, but as a president he should have an administration and a vice president who can fit in his role.

Not to mention he already said he is done being king and wants to work on a society where everyone works together for a better world, with or without him.

To put it simply, the guy is retired and is now living his retired life doing his hobby while making up for his regrets of not helping those I need that he neglected.

It isn't punishment or reward, it's a form of atonement while still being his true self.

 

[Doomer]

did he travel back in time to when elves ruled and tormented everyone or is this another planet all together also ruled by tyrannical elves? though maybe not as tyrannical since they just allowed MC to leave instead of keeping him prisoner and studying him.

 

[Th3Ch0s3n1]

Abandoning what you perceive to be your duty for selfish whims is the worst message. Especially since the story progressed with Purchinov growing his power and his responsibilities concurrently, keeping his power and losing his responsibilities is a slap in the face. There’s nothing wrong with such a character relinquishing his responsibilities and power, and entrusting the future to the next generation, thematically that might be the ideal conclusion of Purchinov’s character arc. But even without the memory loss we aren’t given much reassurance as to the governance of the realm into the future, and there’s definitely no entrusting of power or responsibility going on back on Earth.

I think the most charitable reading is that Purchinov, as an other-worlder, solely solved the problems caused by his ilk, that despite the trust put in him by the various peoples of the realm, such a responsibility was never really his.

Why do you need any further reassurance? It’s not the typical “and they live happily ever after ending”, and that’s what makes it so great and open to interpretations imo.

Like they said, world peace isn’t suddenly achieved just because the demon king is killed. Purchinov’s responsibilities of defeating the ultimate power that was holding the world captive is over, and now everything is up to the people of that world to decide how to live for themselves, and I think it’s a wonderful message.

Similarly, his country doesn’t just come to a halt after his death. In most places, the next person in line gains power, or another election is held. He said it himself, remaining in power for too long would’ve led to him committing atrocities as well.

Power corrupts, or you might say it brings out the bad already in people, but no matter which way you spin it, the same person remaining in control of power forever is never good. That’s why he was essentially reborn, and the new him is now helping people in a different way. I think it’s a great message, about how the future is uncertain and it’s up to the people to decide the direction going forward, and no one person should hold all the powers or have to bear the weight of the world.

 

[Th3Ch0s3n1]

Personally for me, I’d say that most characters got the ending they deserve. The gang got to live in a more peaceful world and is trying to make positive changes day by day, Riku and Vega is back to Japan and has to find a JOB 🤣, and the President (now a new person) is off on his next grand adventure!

Also I found it adorable that the Dark Star Dragon God is treated like an adorable pet, quite a whiplash from all the cruelties we witnessed at the end there. 😅

Overall, entertaining and surprisingly narrative-rich series, and thank you to all the translators and editors who made it accessible. 💯💝

 

[fight2live]

actually a fun series from start to finish

 

[Angelnickl]

Thanks for TLing the endings, I really wish there was more but I had a lot of fun reading this series. I am unsure about this ending but if MC gets to be happy then good for him, just wish the others had some closure with him being gone and all.

 

[nuttyknight89]

did he travel back in time to when elves ruled and tormented everyone or is this another planet all together also ruled by tyrannical elves? though maybe not as tyrannical since they just allowed MC to leave instead of keeping him prisoner and studying him.

It looks like the planet that was originally run by the elves, at least the original ones who made all the spaceships and went about exploring the universe.

 

[daywithoutgames]

for some reasons , in the cover of the last volume 16 , the mangaka kicks ogre girl out of the party .
maybe because she did not do antything to the 2 final bosses .

page 12 :

- brother : then shall i start , by shaving you bald ?

- girls : everything shaved ? even we girls 's pubic hairs ?

page 20 :

some common isekai plots :

a demon queen is reverse-isekai-ed to normal earth :
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Devil_Is_a_Part-Timer!

after spending 69 years in an isekai , an old man is sent back to normal earth :
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncle_from_Another_World

well , i guess the demon queen and the old man can sell their clothes , their gems , their 69-years knowledges , and their bodies , lol .

it is impossible for the old man to get a job . but the demon queen can work as a wh0re , lol .

last pages :

IIRC , in a previous chapter , putin received a blessing that gave photographic memory to him .
and now , he lost his blessing , so he also lost his memories .
well , at least he did not lose his life .

yugioh 's ending :

• ... everyone has a story of their own ... , and for me , my story has just begun ...
• THE END .

after the last chapter of isekai putin , the mangaka took a rest in november , and then in december , he released the 1st chapter of his next manga , the fake centaurus , on the same magazine :

https://comic-days.com/episode/2551460909960988336