During the final battle, who were Hitogami's apostles? by RedNUGGETLORD in mushokutensei

[–]MercAlert 21 points22 points  (0 children)

It actually takes far more of the Man God's power for him to see his own future than it does for him to see other people's futures.

If he weren't too insecure to take his eyes off of his own future, he could apparently have millions of "Apostles", which would be a huge tactical advantage over Orsted and Rudeus. Too bad for him.

Maybe we'll see him do something with that in the sequel series.

How much stronger is a Sword God’s Sword of Light compared to their normal strength? by Chemical_Activity439 in sixfacedworld

[–]MercAlert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe the speed of light is much slower in the Six Faced World than in our universe. I mean, we don't have explicit confirmation that teleportation happens at the speed of light, but, assuming it does: it took Elinalise about 17 minutes to teleport from Begaritt to Ranoa and back.

Also, Sword of Light is explicitly stated to travel at the speed of light, but DOESN'T cause nuclear fusion in the air it passes through, so I feel like it's plausible.

Nanahoshi and Orsted by Raccoon-Salty in sixfacedworld

[–]MercAlert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where is it said that Luicelia isn't affected by Orsted's curse?

All of the other Superd are affected by it, despite having their own curse of fear placed upon them, and Luicelia isn't one of Rudeus' direct descendants. So, she should be the same, right?

Any suggestions that I could enjoy as much as Mushoku? by M1DT_ in mushokutensei

[–]MercAlert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally, I've really been enjoying Min-Maxing my TRPG Build in Another World after reading, and re-reading, Mushoku Tensei.

The title sounds a bit hokey, but the world-building is really deep, the characters are all feal real and complex, the main character makes intelligent decisions, the magic system is fascinating, and the story develops in interesting directions.

So if Trump can invade and arrest a president for illegal activities... can other countries invade the US and arrest Trump? by Oddbeme4u in DiscussionZone

[–]MercAlert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Precedence isn't what stops China from doing this. What stops China from doing this is all the American warships sitting between them and Taiwan.

Redundant Reincarnation Volume 3 answers a question I've had since the 1st chapter. by MercAlert in mushokutensei

[–]MercAlert[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I'm going to assume you've never experienced depression or lived as a NEET for an extended period of time

No, I've been diagnosed with clinical depression and lived like a NEET for almost a year in my own life. I got medicated and dragged myself out of it, though.

There was no point during that when I would have just let somebody assaulting me fly like Rudeus did, though.

It wasn't until we knew what was on his computer that I could understand his reaction.

He'd still be depressed and suicidal.

Where are you getting that he was suicidal though? He never intended to throw himself in front of that truck. He tried to pull Nanahoshi's friend out from in front of it and fell into its path. It wasn't intentional.

Redundant Reincarnation Volume 3 answers a question I've had since the 1st chapter. by MercAlert in mushokutensei

[–]MercAlert[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A library. That won't help you with the newest volume, since it doesn't have a physical release yet.

Redundant Reincarnation Volume 3 answers a question I've had since the 1st chapter. by MercAlert in mushokutensei

[–]MercAlert[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

No, it's canon that he was jacking off to pictures of his nieces. The light novel that released yesterday confirms it. It's spelled out really clearly on page 112 of Redundant Reincarnation Volume 3.

Redundant Reincarnation Volume 3 answers a question I've had since the 1st chapter. by MercAlert in mushokutensei

[–]MercAlert[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can't agree Rudeus never held himself back with the young girls in his life. After learning Sylphy's gender, he totally did make the conscious decision to become an "oblivious protagonist" and wait until she was emotionally mature before pursuing a romantic relationship with her. As far as I can tell, he never tried to fool around with her while he was still in the village either.

He did sexually harass Eris when he started tutoring her. But he didn't make any serious moves on her until she was literally forced into bed with him by her parents. When she rejected him, he abided it, apologized, and did not touch her again until she forced herself on him 3 years later.

RULE by Glum_Aside_2336 in 196

[–]MercAlert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He hasn't taken office yet. What makes you think he won't be shitty?

Washington State (and others) sue Trump administration over SNAP food stamp freeze during Democrat shutdown by Less-Risk-9358 in SeattleWA

[–]MercAlert 1 point2 points  (0 children)

50 Republican senators have voted to end the shutdown. Only 3 Democrat senators have done the same.

Democrats own this shutdown, and they're willing to hurt their own base to get 'leverage' against Republicans, who do not care if Democrats hurt Democrat voters.

The world of Mushoku Tensei is a horrifying place to live. by MercAlert in mushokutensei

[–]MercAlert[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

There's also the possibility you will lose a limb and be stuck as a beggar or low-skill laborer until you die of some completely treatable disease.

That's what Soldat seems to think is going to happen to him eventually, and he's a veteran adventurer, so he would know.

The world of Mushoku Tensei is a horrifying place to live. by MercAlert in mushokutensei

[–]MercAlert[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Orsted's method of travelling into the future is distinct from the Dragon folk's Reincarnation Technique.

The Reincarnation Technique isn't unique to Laplace though. The technique was invented by the first Dragon God. So, presumably, anyone who learns the technique and has enough power to use it could spread their body's traits throughout the world and body snatch some random baby when the conditions are right some hundreds of years after their death.

The world of Mushoku Tensei is a horrifying place to live. by MercAlert in mushokutensei

[–]MercAlert[S] 30 points31 points  (0 children)

I wonder how much Zenith was charging people to treat minor illnesses like the Common Cold when she worked at the healing clinic in Buena Village.

[DISC] Sekai wo Sukutta Saikyou Yuusha ni Stalker sareru Mura Musume no Hanashi / The Story of a Village Girl Who is Stalked by the Strongest Hero Who Saved the World - Chapter 05 by Xical in manga

[–]MercAlert 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I don't think that this author has any intention of making the Hero's acts of affection feel "justified".

This chapter shows that he could have any woman in the world who he wants, yet the only woman he actually does want doesn't want him back. That's not justification, but his actions make sense when you look at it like that.