Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, Harem, Isekai

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The Hero of the Sun and the Gods’ Mistake!

A Story of Knights and Lovers

After successfully assisting in the defeat of the demon lord Zagan, the ninth instalment of Full Clearing sees no rest for the wicked. Not even defeating another demon lord, it seems, can quell the church’s apprehensions as they and their hero begin making moves. Meanwhile, Furiae begins to unlock the mysteries behind her feelings for Makoto.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, the latest novel in the series creates a heavy focus between Furiae and Makoto. Well telegraphed, the blossoming romance between the two has been a long time coming. Ever since Makoto failed to be charmed by the moon priestess’s spell, each subsequent volume has drawn the two closer together through a series of well-choreographed events, only requiring the latest volume to place the last two puzzle pieces in order.

The first gets Furiae to recognise her feelings of jealousy and possessiveness over Makoto, and early events in the volume get her to release these feelings by the bucket-load. As if the incessant flirting between the harem wasn’t enough, Makoto’s actions lead him to sign yet another knight’s oath – this time with the Grandsage. Couple these all together, and it was only a matter of time before Furiae’s feelings would lead her to take action.

Already at a love overload, the second and final puzzle piece to push Furiae right into Makoto’s arms comes at the hating hands of the church. The church has always had a thing against Furiae, but this latest volume sees them ramp up the rhetoric, putting the Hero of the Sun into action. This ends up spurring Makoto into action.

In terms of power levels, The Hero of the Sun is the strongest enemy Makoto has faced to date. Basically invincible, it takes Makoto breaking all his constraints and becoming an elemental lord to put a stop to him, and even then, it ends up killing him.

Thankfully, he’s brought back through the power of the gods, but for Furiae, the thought of losing Makoto finally gets her to make a move, leading to a rather passionate kiss.

Even Gods Apologise for Mistakes

Ordinarily, the Gods wouldn’t use their powers to bring someone back from the dead; Makoto just so happens to be a special case. As it turns out, The Hero of the Sun was a bit of a cheat. More than an average human, he has the All Father’s blood running through his veins. This mistake is so bad that it requires a visit from Althena, the strongest goddess.

The latest Goddess to make an appearance, Althena isn’t carefree like some of the other Goddesses introduced thus far. Stern but fair, she gives and takes in equal measure – bad news for the church but great for Furiae and the Cambions, who are finally given a place on the continent.

A Parting of the Ways

Unfortunately, allowing Alexander to roam free wasn’t the only slip-up made by the Pantheon. Failing to notice Iblis’ homecoming plan of altering the past, they turn to plan B to ensure the world’s survival.

The plan involves having a weak and unnoticeable hero travel back in time and stop whatever changes Iblis is making to the timeline. Unspeakably dangerous and essentially a death sentence, the plan has Makoto’s name written all over it.

In spite of all his lover’s and friends’ unquestioning rejection of the plan, Makoto forges ahead, taking the plunge into the past. With Makoto gone, the last moments of the volume show the lives of his harem after his departure, and although they live busy lives, it’s obvious that something or someone is missing.

Marking the end of the latest arc, the ninth instalment in the series is filled to the brim with exciting story plots and character moments. The result is a strong volume that makes strides of progress in all facets of the series.

Particular points to highlight include the blossoming relationship between Makoto and Furiae and the introduction of the Goddess Althena. Both are plot threads long in the making and settle story events in the present to make way for a journey into the past.

As Makoto starts a new arc into the world’s dark past alone, the author has a lot of work on their shoulders to ensure the series keeps its strength.