Nurturing the Hero to Avoid Death

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“Please, I implore you to save the world.” This is what a goddess in white says to me in a pure-white space. Such is the standard line that suggests the game is about to begin. Please say this stirring line to boys and girls with sparkling eyes! It’s wrong to direct it to someone like me, who’s exhausted from job hunting! When I declined her politely, she flew into a fit of tears; when I agreed to assist her on small tasks out of reflex, she proclaimed: “it’ll be fine if you just help in the Starting-Village Arc. Please guide the Hero!” Then she tossed me into another world. No, this is a world modeled after a game that this gamer goddess likes…

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Shinitakunai node Eiyuu-sama wo Sodateru Koto ni Shimasu
死にたくないので英雄様を育てる事にします
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12/07/23 Mendacity Translates c39.4-300
11/23/23 Mendacity Translates c39.3-300
02/14/23 Mendacity Translates c39.2-300
01/15/23 Mendacity Translates c39.1-300
12/16/22 Mendacity Translates interlude 8 part4
09/07/22 Mendacity Translates interlude 8 part3
07/28/22 Mendacity Translates interlude 8 part2
07/21/22 Mendacity Translates interlude 8 part1
07/14/22 Mendacity Translates c38 part5
07/07/22 Mendacity Translates c38 part4
06/30/22 Mendacity Translates c38 part3
03/05/22 Perpetual Daydreams c38 part2
03/05/22 Perpetual Daydreams c38 part1
01/29/22 Perpetual Daydreams c37 part4
01/22/22 Perpetual Daydreams c37 part3
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Misseltto59
Misseltto59
September 8, 2022
Status: c38
I'm sorry, but I'm major angry, disgusted and fuming so I am spoiling this particular character for all your mental healths :

Schwede. One of the Archbishops R/L hand man with highest power cuz of course a church has the highest power thanks to religion. But no, that's not my point.

Point is: Schwede believes in his Goddess so much that he even DRUGS, KIDNAPS, SHACKLES, CONFINES AND GAS LIGHTS UKE IN A TOWER LIKE RAPUNZEL. UKE WHO IS STILL A TEENAGER AT MOST.

He doesn't listen to whatever Uke has to say,... more>> believes the Goddess' oracle is THE MOST ABSOLUTE IN THE WORLD, and calls uke "angel" JUST CAUSE AND DOESN'T KNOW RESPECT AND BOUNDARIES.

I F*CK*NG can't stand him and he is the worst piece of shyte existing. The story is good but this creepy pe*verted psychopath comes in and it just--- ruins my mood + experience. <<less
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dday0425
dday0425 rated it
March 21, 2022
Status: c30 part4
4/5 for the story. 5/5 because I appreciate the translator very much.

As the description said, the story is about a young man who, out of his kindness and naivety, was forced to transmigrate into another world with the purpose of saving that world from its destructive fate. In order to save that world, as well as avoid his own and others' deaths, his mission is to nurture and hone the future hero through his childhood, and in the meantime, prepare for the upcoming fight that will annihilate his whole village.

The... more>> main character takes on the role of a spoil brat noble son of the landlord, Lian, who is pretty and crazy rich but always looks down on people of lower status. Meanwhile, the hero, Alfred, an orphan of the lowest class, is one of Lian's targets of bullying. However, since the transmigration, although still has to maintain the character of the original Lian, how can the kind-hearted MC bully a 12 years old child? Thereupon, supported by his bad acting, the original bratty character of Lian collapsed into him having a tsundere personality, which then led to his unexpected relationship development with the hero.

The story focuses on two points 1. The romance between two protagonists 2. Lian's preparation for the upcoming fight with the demonic beasts. There are plenty of romances, and the storyline is fun and interesting. However, it's not as funny and as light as it sounds in the synopsis. There are many emotional entanglement parts, which is frustrating and nonsensical in my opinion, yet It's still capable of hooking me since I'm curious about what will happen when the day of the disaster comes, as well as thrilled to see the outcome of such long and laborious preparation. It's also very nice to see MC working hard to implement his village protection plans step by step despite everyone having no clue about it.

However, the character setting of the MC, which in my guess is to be innocent, clueless, kind, caring and fairy-like (?), makes me kind of love-hate him to be honest. He's cute, kind and nice to people but, at the same time, him and his inner monologues are annoying af. He's super paranoid and somehow has an inferiority complex although he's now considering as one of the most powerful people there (I understand it's from his previous life, but hello it's been years, how about adaptation?). Many times, his choice, his thinking, and his behaviour doesn't make sense to me. Yet, people, including the ML, just compromise with it and then everything somehow turns out to be fine, then the paranoia relapses, the MC cries (yeah he's a crybaby too), and everything goes back in loops again. This happens so often that it reaches the point I think he seriously needs therapy, no offense. Normally he isn't that bad, but whenever he's with ML, he doesn't look like a grown up man at all, but degraded to an elementary middle schooler. It took me a lot of energy and patience to read through it.
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truthfully, he's the most tense and paranoia transmigrator MC I've ever seen, even when compared to those controlled by the system. I don't understand why he must stick with the plot so bad, since he want to change everything in the first place and it doesn't seem like the disaster will accelerate due to his butterfly effect or the ML acknowledge it anyway.🤔 His baseless worries are very tiring, both for him and for me, a reader. Besides, even as far as in chapter 29+, he still wants to act according to Lian's original setting, so that the ML won't doubt him? Lol tf? He doesn't know that his character setting has already collapsed since he's 15 years old? Really? To make matters worse, at the crucial point, he (somehow) chose to confess his secret to the ML in the original Lian's way, also in the bad timing and inappropriate situation. Seriously? I'm literally speechless at that point.

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I like ML a lot nevertheless. He has such a tough life, as well as miserable fate, but he grew up really well.😭 The most adorable trait of him is that he listens well, and didn't force himself onto the MC (at least their interc**rses are consensual, although it's ambiguous since the MC is shy and tsundere). Besides, I'm glad that he remains nice and didn't turn dark or yandere so far. I wish he can stay this way until the end.

I'd recommend this to anyone who wants to find a short novel to kill time though, especially those who don't mind the emotional rides or the timid MC. I think this novel is a fairly good read, and at least worth a try. <<less
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UninuitiveCommenter
UninuitiveCommenter rated it
August 18, 2021
Status: c34.5
Up to date on chapters as of the posting.

I dont like giving this high of a review, I often feel even a good story deserves.5 off from something within, like a bad character being overly present, or a hiccup in the writing... This story isnt perfect, it has plot holes such as a certain tree with a certain bundle and its resolution, however.. I love the characters, love the plot development and love the world building so far. My only other problem is a minor gripe of *Hurry up translators... more>> I want morrre!!*, though I'm a poor person with little way to help, so I can only just be glad they are translating it. (Thanks for the terrific translations Perpetual Daydreams, smooth reading and you guys do a goodjob). Uhm.. yeah, it's nice. I recommend giving it a shot. Oh, and Have a nice day :) <<less
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Flax of Sorrow
Flax of Sorrow rated it
June 21, 2021
Status: c33
Decent storytelling of a soft boy trying to be tough. I quite like how the protagonist is portrayed, but I have problems with the ML. Then again, I could be my taste, so take it with a grain of salt.

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During the chapter, when MC confesses to ML that he didn't help ML's father and let him die in the forest, it irked me that the ML just... brush it off. Like it's nothing. I don't get it, this is his father, and yet all we see is ML being shocked for a little while? It's especially weird that the ML would say things like if MC did it then it must mean something and just... kiss him better.

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There is a s*x scene right after,

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And honestly? It reads like r*pe. It's dubious consent at least. It just feels very unhealthy.

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To sum up, I liked it, but there are some parts of it that just feel unrealistic or strange. I would keep reading though, just to see if it improves over time. <<less
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Chipmunkch33k5
Chipmunkch33k5 rated it
April 11, 2021
Status: c31 part5.4
*me reacting to mc* ohhh, he just looks like a tsundere to everyone else since he has to pretend to be a bad kid when he's a sweetheart! (人 •͈ᴗ•͈)

*me reacting to mc's thoughts* ..... wait, HE REALLY IS A TSUNDERE!ヾ (*’O’*) / But not really since even tho he that way he's just very pessimistic about anything concerning himself, adding more layers burden that he already has ಥ_ಥ

I also love the ML's POV which is rare especially from his "type" of personality. I bet if almost all of... more>> those resting bit*h face/king frozone aura men had a POV; it would be really long as well, since they have SO MANY THOUGHTS just buzzing around non stop lol. However, I'm not sure how this novel will end but I feel like it needs more chapters since the first arc or the "beginner village" is so long and it doesn't give the other parts that come after justice. Though I do understand that the role the MC is given, revolves around that arc.

Ahhhh now I gotta struggle once again to wait until it's over or has enough chapters to binge read (〒﹏〒) <<less
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L0GIC
L0GIC rated it
November 6, 2020
Status: Completed
The novel's okay. The pacing is fine, the characters are good, the plot is okay. The only problem I have is, the Tsundere MC. I wonder where it came from, since he was so straightforward before, lmao. I love how Alfred doesn't dislike it though, he just tries to understand our MC and does things that would not result in MC running away. HE's so careful, it's cute. This couple is cute lol. I like it.
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deelnefire
deelnefire rated it
November 1, 2020
Status: 28c1
I LOOVE THIS. HAHAHA!

the MC is sooo cute and such a tsundere, dense boy about his own feelings. I like about how the seme didn't rush a thing. He patiently wait. Damn. That's so sweet.
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DuosAngel
DuosAngel rated it
August 31, 2020
Status: c19 part5
I was honestly enjoying this until today. The story isn't amazing but it was enjoyable. I liked the relationship the MC and ML were building. I think both characters are good for the genre and for what the story is doing. Then I read chapter 19. It's not marked clearly either here or on the translator's site but there is s*xual assault in chapter 19; both from a villain and

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the ML. The villain doesn't get far but the ML does. First mol*sting the MC while forcing him to answer questions about the first assault and then asking for the MC's consent to continue but, never actually waiting to get consent. Every time the ML asks if he can do something he just does it without waiting for an answer. This is framed as him helping the MC who is under the influence of an aphrodisiac but the MC is in no danger. He could have been left alone to handle it himself with no consequences.

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After reading other reviews on here I've decided that I can't continue with this story. I really wish this type of thing wasn't so damn common in yaoi. <<less
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_shinigami_
_shinigami_ rated it
January 2, 2020
Status: Completed
Five stars!!! (I did not check the star rating when I initially posted)

anyway the goddess created a world based on arcadia, however despite recreating it the world always turns into a bad end hence he asked for MC to help her. As a result MC was thrown into that world and became a canonfodder in the starting village. Since he was asked by the goddess to guide the hero he recognizes that his roles is to help the hero "grow" up but the problem is, he's not a... more>> good actor.

MC is an orphan and he claims to be a mature adult. When he played arcadia he seems to be in uni and he is already an orphan with no relatives left so when he saw alfred's story in the game he understood alfred's loneliness. So when MC was thrown in the new world as lian, his inside knowledge of the game, his goodheartedness and lack of acting prowess makes him into an adorable tsundere. ML on the other hand is cold and detached, he has his own share of loneliness and he takes on part time jobs to help with the church's expenses. When he meet MC he was confused with his sudden change but he caught on with MC's tsundereness. At first he MC endearing, liking him to a cat until he find himself falling for MC. He is loyal to his instincts so he likes having intimate moments with MC but he knows when to stop when MC asks him to.

both agreed that they sill do the do when they reach adulthood.

this one is a surprise read considering that most translated japanese bl here is either harem/rapey/force romance that has more s*x than good romance plot. Plus the fluff in this one is everything!!! It has a good balance of fluff and sweetness <<less
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monomnou
monomnou rated it
November 4, 2019
Status: c20 part4
An all time favorite, without a doubt. This novel is lovely, it always keeps me full of anticipation for each update!

There’s just something so genuine about how Al fell in love with Lian, and seeing them interact and grow closer every chapter fills my heart to the brim with sweetness.

I love the way the author writes- scenes are brought to life and full of emotion, with hardly ever a stale line. (Which is honestly such a breath of fresh air !!!) It’s never too much to ingest though, NTHTAD is... more>> for sure a very enjoyable, light & easy read.

I definitely recommend it! This is a story I really cherish, and 100% plan on rereading to no end. Qwq <<less
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rhianirory
rhianirory rated it
October 14, 2019
Status: c20 part1
if this had an OP cheat, three big b**bed women + a loli chasing him instead of just the hero this would be just like any of two dozen Isekei I can name. Of course, it's possible he does have a cheat and I haven't figured it out yet so who knows?

Overall its a typical Isekei with a very beta MC who acts more like a blushing maiden of thirteen rather than the adult he claims to have been before the goddess dumped him there. Needless to say, if you... more>> don't like Isekei beta-male, nieve, and too-nice-to-be-real-idiot-MCs that act more like teenage girls rather then males of any persuasion than you probably won't like this.

if you like isekei and think those kinds of MC are cute and fluffy than you'll probably enjoy the hell out of it.

oh, and the ML is pretty much the usual cold, overbearing president type who shows a few signs of occasional yandere tendencies, though he is missing the rich tag due to the hero's game setting background. <<less
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agathe
agathe rated it
March 17, 2019
Status: --
It’s a 4 (I can’t seem to be able to correct the number of stars)

Very interesting after a while. The MC complains a bit too much, but the relationship build slowly and nicely within the complexity of he presset. In the end, it also redefined the hero and question the paradigm of so many novels which torture a single character into becoming a supreme being at no extra cost. It is very sweet, a bit on he long side, but the ideas are worth it

On the minus side,... more>> he MC is too humble and, nearly as always, is a ‘no no no » guy <<less
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Cinnamon_Pretzel
Cinnamon_Pretzel rated it
October 15, 2018
Status: c9.5 part2
This slow burn, dramatic trip is so agonizing! I.. it's like a hellfire set off deep inside me, and there's not enough coal or wood to keep it stable. With each chapter I read, I find it harder to sit still. Just imagine me rolling around the room smashing into objects, squealing and screeching at the MC and ML's interactions.

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Especially the kisses! OMG!! For now, the two (more like Lian/MC) think of it as an 'emergency technique' but they can't deny it feels good, ah! And the sad backstories...*sniff* How they both are lonely and lost their loved ones... it's so tragic... BUT I hope later on they can confide in each other their worries. :3

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The translation quality is amazing as well! Thank you, translator (s), but I need more!!!! *sends good thoughts* <<less
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Amuseing4me
Amuseing4me rated it
April 13, 2018
Status: c9
Oh I'm so in love with this story!! ML is super doting and hot but best of all MC is a tsundere that is written well. (tsunderes are fun but only when they are written well and more often then not are just thrown into stories.....) so Yay!!!!!! I have high hopes!
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Nura_Blast
Nura_Blast rated it
August 12, 2022
Status: --
I don’t remember the chapter I was because I dropped it a while ago. But I can will it was 1 or 2 years before the big event and the heroine is appeared.

Concerning the plot, it is very well written and interesting to read. I have a lot to complain about the characters but the story kept me interested for a long time. That’s how good it is.

As for the things it made me mad most of the time, I will be careful to not spoil but this is mostly... more>> about character development/setting

So, first complain, a small one : the older brother of the bottom. The cliche of pe*verted brother complexe. I could have ignore it but the author decided to use his pov on 2 successive chapters as the pov to witness the progress between the cp. It was disgusting but mainly annoying and frustrating for what few information about the cp it gave. It was mostly his désillusions and fantasy.

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And there is also the mc’s grandpa who is also a kind of pe*vert as how he made the boy wear clothes he choosed without consulting him. It was literally forced. I know those clothes were supposed to look good inn him and sh*t but as eng is not my main language it didn’t get through to me and I only felt uncomfortable. And he had to do it for the sake of money!! It was literally hidden prostitution! I hated it!!!

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Second and main complaint : the MC, aka the noble bottom.

It’s basically the same thing I wrote about the Japanese novel “Violant of the silver”. The MC is too self deprecating and humble. It’s was painful how he refused to acknowledge all his effort to save those people from death. So much he isn’t literally overworking himself. I can understand as an adult but he isn’t in a child/teen body. This is abuse, toward himself. Self care if important you brat!!! How can he still pretend to be an adult when he doesn’t even know how to care for himself. And he is also so oblivious! I hate this overuse of the trope of the clumsy and obvious bottom! Just to make them into delicate flower to be protected from the world!!
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HE ALMOST GOT r*peD BECAUSE OF HOW SHELTERED HE WAS!!!

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But what pissed me off the most is how, after 10 years of regular sword training, and always being the number one swordsman of his school, how can he still be a twig!! He isn’t said to be skinny and have no muscle!! BURH!!! This the BS of the Japanese who make strong girl/woman skinny. Like the archers they make!! Archery requires strong arms! But they think delicate girls are more precise and use magic to make up they BS!!! <<less
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WallEyeKnee
WallEyeKnee rated it
June 15, 2022
Status: c38
I like the fluff, it makes me feel warm inside. The feeling of romance developments really fits in.

Hey this MC didn't even lasted 1 minute in being the villain, record breaking softy hehe.

MC and ML both really needed each other. Though this whole village thing dragged out longer than I thought. Why couldn't he just evacuate them to another place earlier hmm?

I usually don't read Japanese BL novels but hell they do a better job than their romance novels. You wonder why huh?
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Esfor
Esfor rated it
March 31, 2022
Status: c26 part1
So cute the ML is a bastard and I love him and the tsundere MC is a sweetheart, some scenes were a bit unsettling and others I questioned the morality of the ML but overall it was good, but OH MY GOD the ML need to learn what consent really is.
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Wave_07
Wave_07 rated it
October 3, 2021
Status: c35
I caught up with the latest translation. I liked it a lot, I love the detailed narration. The story is well connected both in the introduction of characters and scenes. Also I admire the multiple POV's because it give us the idea how the other character feels. Couldn't wait for the following translations.
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Kyeonne
Kyeonne rated it
May 2, 2021
Status: c31 part5.4
Cute, fluffy, hot. Absolutely amazing and probably one of my favourite BL novels of all time.

The story is plot-driven with enough world-building and exposition to get you invested in it. The characters are fleshed out quite well, making it easy to fall in love with them.

The MC is a put into the body of Lian Owen, a mob character that only serves to push the hero to become stronger, dying once he fulfills the role to a disaster that destroys the hero's village. Unable to accept this, the MC, now... more>> taking over the body of Lian, vows to save the village from disaster.

Lian is quite capable. He is hardworking and smart as well as good with the sword. Although his strength is outshined by the hero and ML, Alfred, he does not hold any envy towards him, but is happy about it instead. Lian is described as incredibly beautiful multiple times by the characters in the novel but he remains unaware of his beauty. At the start of the novel, he tries to be mean to Alfred so as to fulfill his role, but as they spend more time together, his resolve crumbles and he falls in love. In denial, he tries to reject Alfred's many advances but ultimately gives in. This slow-burn type of romance makes their first-time all the more fulfilling.

The ML and hero, Alfred, is comparable to a big, fluffy golden retriever. He is absolutely smitten with Lian, and dotes on him like crazy. He absolutely cannot keep his hands off of Lian, so it makes for quite a fun experience when you pair it with Lian's (failed) attempts at denial. Alfred is very understanding of Lian and although he knows that Lian is hiding things, he never tried to dig it out for him. He trusts him, and tries his best to cherish and love him. And bite him. And lick him. And kiss him. He does try to hold himself back... keyword: try.

Their relationship is adorable. I love them a lot. It's a really fun read. The translation is very good, too. I tried to read the MTL but I failed to understand anything so I will patiently wait for more chapters to be translated! <<less
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Mafuyuki San
Mafuyuki San
February 14, 2021
Status: c31.2
Hallelujah! I LOVE IT!!!

Omayghad! The characters are lovable to point I cant stop grinning ear to ear!

Seriously, one of the best BL novels I have read.

I will pray the day that this will get an adaptation!
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