Talk:Light Novel Volume 8/@comment-34596385-20180213140841

In my personal view, this volume contains my dissapoinment to Naofumi. The first dissapointment is about the thought of protecting Rishia. For all sake, Naofumi himself said that he was the shield hero, confidently, and without any doubt thought that he could protect Rishia. But then he changed his statement himself that protecting Rishia might be difficult after that. So condescending and high talk, but he couldnt prove it easily. This reminds me of how the other 3 holy heroes acted - saying what they wanted so confidently but then changed that statement whenever difficulty arose. I personally felt a kind of denial in Naofumi himself that his protection had its limits, his power had its limits. Again, that's similar to how we, or at least I, felt about the other 3 holy heroes.

The second dissappoinment in my view, is about meeting Filo. Filo is undoubtedly one of the trusted companion of Naofumi. He said it himself that Rapthalia, Firo and maybe Melty were the only his trusted people. But when seeing Firo for the first time and she had been hurt, instead of rescuing her on the spot, he acted rather calmly. Or maybe too calm for this kind of case. Once again he said that he WAS the shield hero who could protect but he didnt do anything at that time to save Firo - made her suffer longer even though only a day. His action was very logical and it made sense to be honest, but it didnt erase that Naofumi was a helpless, powerless hero that sometimes he couldnt protect what dear to him.

The third is about Rishia again. In the volume 6 (iirc, or 7?) when Naofumi decided to pick Rishia, he said that his speciality was to bring the best of a person potential. Then it turned out that Rishia had very low stats, always says 'fuee'/'feeh' almost at every little thing. Naofumi got annoyed and got hopeless about Rishia. Then in this volume, we could see how Naofumi acted towards Rishia. Almost, at all time, never gave her appreciation for what she did...until he realized what aspect she was strong about. He only saw Rishia as a 'substitute sword' because Rapthalia hadnt been there. He got annoyed by her powerlessness and acted rudely towards her. This happened in volume 7. A lot. This.....reminds me of Itsuki to be honest.

I just hope that Naofumi grow to be wiser in the future.