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Nihonkoku Shoukan Volume 02

## Dying Glory (1st Part)

**Nihonkoku Shoukan: The Dying Glory (1st Part)** is the second light novel of the **Nihonkoku Shoukan** series.

## Summary

The Louria Kingdom was overthrown and Qua-Toyne Principality was saved by Japan.

In this harsh world, while in the Fenn Kingdom to establish diplomatic relations, Wyvern Lords from the Superpower Parpaldia Empire attacked the Fenn Kingdom to punish it. Japan shot them down to defend itself, but the incident caused the wrath of the Parpaldia Empire to focused on Japan.

Japan's efforts to establish diplomatic relations in peace with the empire are in vain and the empire, which despises Japan as a weak barbarian nation in the east, says that power is everything and its exercising its mercy. In front of a Japanese diplomat, Remille slaughtered Japanese tourists and performed violence to show the situation to Japan. Japan is surrounded by grief and anger. Then, a full-scale invasion by the one-sided justice of Parpaldia Empire, who declared the Japanese ethnic cleansing, begins.

Will Japan protect the people?

## List of Chapters

* Prologue: Unwanted Trouble
* Chapter 1: A Superpower’s Horror
* Chapter 2: The Demon Lord at the Gates
* Chapter 3: Japan’s Will
* Chapter 4: The Empire’s Distress

## Illustrations

Emperor Ludius and Remille dreaming of world dominationParpaldia Invasion FleetParpaldia Empire's Wyvern Lord vs JASDF F-15J KaiOutline of Fenn Kingdom Offshore BattleKing Taara convince Princess Lumiess to evacuate to JapanOutline of Parpaldia Empire's Invasion and Lumiess escape to JapanDemon Lord Nosgorath and his minionsJGSDF Type-10 Tank execute NosgorathOutline of Operation: MomotarouAsada's reaction when Remille show him the execution of Japanese touristOutline of Parpaldia Empire's Invasion of Fenn and Japan's counterattackJGSDF Type-90 Tank on the BattlefieldParpaldia Empire's Fleet being attacked by JMSDF DestroyersIllustration of RemilleIllustration of JASDF F-15J
Ravell

**Ravell** is a knight commander of the Royal Guard of the Calamique Kingdom.

## Chronology

### The Legend of The Dragon

After the Royal Knights under Commander Metzil collapsed by the attack of seventy airborne knights on the fire birds in the city of Tozul, Mauli Hanman's force invaded the fortress capital of Archul. The airborne knights riding on fire birds begun attacking within the gates. Mauli Hanman's force brought forth Demon Flame Tanks to blast open the gate, allowing a large number of beasts into the streets of the capital. The Archul Castle was in flames where King Brandea was struck in death from the unrelenting fireballs raining down on them from the fire birds. Royal Guard commander Ravell, having seen their great king struck down with them unable to do anything about it, couldn’t help but hurl curses at their predicament. He wanted to at least do something about their foes up in the air, but besides their bows, no weapon can touch them.

Ravell felt a horrifying sense of helplessness befall over his entire body and mind as he watched the city continued to burn as more attacks rained down from above. Then, he noticed one of the enemy airborne knights descending towards them. When the airborne knight got closer and closer, he drew back his bowstring. A fireball began to form in the beak of the fire bird. At the very moment, he tried to loose his arrow, the airborne knight was directly hit by a bigger fireball as it blew up into charred pieces of flesh and feathers, which fell to the ground in flames.

Ravell, instinctively assuming that the roar came from a mighty beast, immediately froze in fear. He then looked at the Muller's wyvern flying to fight against their airborne knights in the sky above Archul. He was moved by the sight of something so gallant and glorious as the wyvern formed up another fireball in its mouth before unleashing it once more, finding its mark directly on another fire bird. With the sudden emergence of this wyvern, the mood on the battlefield suddenly changed.

After Calamique Civil War was over, at the reception hall for a victory celebration, Ravell met Muller and thanked him for saving Archul. He was enthralled by the sight of him charging alone against those airborne knights. He couldn’t believe his eyes that Muller rode in a dragon, a creature he could only fantasize about from the legend books themselves.
Rakami

**Rakami** is a dragon knight of the wyvern force of the Parpaldia Imperial Navy's 3rd Fleet.

## Chronology

### Japanese-Parpaldian War Arc

In the Great Naval Battle of Esthirant, Dragon knight Rakami was riding his wyvern lord on patrol when he felt that something was off about the sea. He concentrated all his nerves into figuring out the discrepancy. He then noticed a large number of arrow-shaped objects flying low at extremely high speeds.

He yelled to rear admiral Bern on alert thru the manacom to spot more than twenty unidentified objects traveling at high speed toward the dragon carriers. Rear Admiral Bern ordered him to intercept them, but he can’t chase them due to high speed. After the connection cut out, he veered south to instead try to find the enemy.

Although his action did not appear in subsequent battle, it is likely that he died by anti-air missile from JMSDF Kongō-Class Destroyer *Kirishima* as he joined with 250 dragon knights of the 3rd fleet’s dragon knight order under commander Dyros after they spotted a fleet.
Naniega

**Naniega** is a dragon knight captain and commander of the 1st Dragon Knights Squadron of Mu Expeditionary Force of the Magicaraich Community.

## Chronology

### New World War Arc

In the Capture of Valkyries Base, Crown Prince Gra Cabal and several Gra Valkas Imperial Army soldiers escaped from the Valkyries base and climbed up the rocky hill to look at their surroundings. The Valkyries base was engulfed in flames. He turned to look up dozens of medium-sized piston engine aircraft and a hundred wyverns flew in the skies. Furthermore, more than a several thousand giant fire birds flew among them, dropping several parachuted troopers on top of the base. Gra Cabal and several imperial soldiers began to move to try to survive.

Private Ballaster of the 32nd Division trembled in fear of height as he rode on top of a giant fire bird. Three paratroopers led by squad leader Geira are to descend from the fire bird. They jump out of the bird in order. With his turn to drop, Ballaster committed to his will and jumped from the bird. Due to being dropped at a high altitude, he approached the surface at a slow pace, making it feel as though he were flying. He pulled on a string, opening his parachute, but his squadmates that had jumped before him were still descending. However, his parachute started to get dragged along by the wind. He was being swept away towards a direction where he didn’t intend to go.

Naniega, commander of the 1st Dragon Knights Squadron, surveyed his surroundings from his wyvern. Ballaster called requesting support thru his comms equipment as he was alone in the sky. Naniega cursed himself that Ballaster was an amateur, embarrassing the level of skill the soldiers of the Magikaraich Community. He saw that someone had opened their parachute earlier than expected and swept away to the west of the base.

Also to the west of the base, Naniega sighted some figures on top of a boulder. He descended his wyvern down to verify. As he slowly descended from high altitude, the Gra Valkan soldiers were pointing their rifles toward him. He immediately climbed up into the skies far from the range of the Gra Valkan soldier’s rifles. He then swiftly turned around and dived, ordering his wyvern to fire a magical fireball. The wyvern opened its mouth, creating a fireball at the end. It sent a fireball rapidly descending on them, finding its mark on the rocky hill and causing an explosion.

Moving forward, Naniega decided in his mind that he would be even more careful and vigilant against attacks from the ground before Ballaster parachuted down slowly and landed in the forest 3km west of the base.
Oni

The **Oni** are the demi-humans that inhabits the Grameus Continent, the Demon Continent

## Appearance

The Oni, although their name means 'demon', they belong to different species. They have two horns in their forehead and has dark skin. They live in the Grameus Continent and established a kingdom, Heiskanen far northeast of the Esperanto Kingdom.

## Culture

### Interaction with other species

At first, they are thought to be hostile against humans, as they lead the mission to destroy the Esperanto Kingdom. However when Oka Shinji ought the leader of the Jet Black Knights of Heiskanen Bahara and managed to destroy the Demonic Control Device installed in his head, it is found out that they are deceived by the Annonrial Empire, lead by Daxild Branmar in order for them to retrieve the Ravernal Revival Beacon which is needed to hasten the revival of the Ravernal Empire. Bahara said that there is no reason for the Oni to be hostile in the very first place and regretted their actions. When the battle is over, Bahara requested to Oka to save their princess Elya from the hands of the Annonrial Empire, who was the caretaker of the barrier that protects the Oni nation against monster attacks, with her loss, no one in the kingdom that can maintain the barrier.

After the war, Japan, along with Esperanto and Topa Kingdom, is helping the demon nation and things are now going to get better.

## Abilities

They have magical abilities higher than that of humans and physical abilities that are stronger than that of Beast People.

## Noted Members of their race

* Elya - Princess and Priestess of Heiskanen
* Bahara - Leader of the Jet Black Knights of Heiskanen
* Malastras - Aide of Demon Lord Nosgorath.
Parbolt

**Parbolt** is a captain of the cruiser *Terra Valka* of the 2nd Advanced Fleet of the Gra Valkas Empire.

## Chronology

### New World War Arc

In the Great Naval Invasion of Japan, completing their resupply in the Qaiz Kingdom, the 1st Advance Fleet and the 2nd Advance Fleet departed from the Groot Knightland on a mission to punish Japan in retaliation for the capture of the Gra Cabal. The 2nd Advance Fleet was traveling ahead of the 1st Advance Fleet commanded by Mirkenses.

During the middle of a naval battle, the eleven Harpoon anti-ship guided missiles from JMSDF Soryu-class submarines were headed for the 2nd Advanced Fleet. The gunfire reverberated across the surface of the ocean. The gunfire from more than 200 ships drowned out any other noise. Captain Parbolt, who was aboard the cruiser Terra Valka, glared at their target. One of these rockets landed a hit on the fleet earlier, but they were also able to catch another one with their powerful anti-air defense network.

Parbolt thought that the enemy attacked by knowing the exact coordinates of their target and sending a rocket that calculated a route to follow. The bullets of light launched from the other ships gave confidence that the curtain of fire would bring down the incoming attack. Their target began to climb. Once the rocket had risen, it slowly turned its head towards them. They understood that the dot-looking object was heading straight for their ship. A chill ran down Parbolt’s spine.

The anti-ship guided missile flew straight towards the ship, hitting its bridge and unleashing its explosive power. The blast spread through the weaker sections of the structure, emerging as a massive explosion. The upper part of the superstructure was blown away by the intense blast. Captain Parbolt departed this world with a flash of light.
SIG Sauer P220

The **SIG Sauer P220** is a semi-automatic pistol. Designed in 1975 by the SIG Arms AG division of Schweizerische Industrie Gesellschaft (now SIG Holding AG), and produced by J. P. Sauer & Sohn, in Eckernförde; it is currently manufactured by both SIG Sauer companies: SIG Sauer GMBH, of Eckernförde, Germany; and SIG Sauer, Inc., of New Hampshire, United States of America back on Earth.

## Overview

In Japan, it is licensed-produced by Minebea and called as the **Minebea P9** and it is the primary sidearm of the Japan Self Defense Forces and its units such as the 1st Airborne Brigade (JGSDF).

## Specification

* **Type:** Semi-automatic pistol
* **Mass:**
	+ 862 g (1.900 lb)
	+ 1,130 g (2.49 lb) stainless steel

* **Length:** 196 mm (7.7 in)
* **Barrel length:** 112 mm (4.4 in)
* **Width:** 38 mm (1.5 in)
* **Height:** 140 mm (5.5 in)
* **Cartridge:**
	+ 9 × 19 mm Parabellum (discontinued)
	+ 7.65 × 21 mm Parabellum (discontinued)
	+ 9 mm Steyr (discontinued)
	+ .38 Super (discontinued)
	+ 10 mm Auto
	+ .45 ACP
	+ .22 LR with conversion kit

* **Action:** Locked Breech, Short Recoil
* **Feed system:**
	+ 6-round (compact "CCW" models)
	+ 7-round (flush to grip)
	+ 8-round (current extended basepad for full size P220 models)
	+ 10-round (extended with sleeve) detachable box magazine (in .45 ACP)
	+ 9-round magazine in other calibers with the exception of .22lr conversions utilizing a 10-round magazine.

## Service History

As the primary sidearm of the JSDF, it is used when they expended the ammuntion of their primary weapon, the Type-89 Assault Rifle and the Type-64 Battle Rifle.
Qua-Toynian Ambassador

**Qua-Toynian Ambassador** is the unnamed ambassador of the Qua-Toyne Principality to Japan.

## Appearance

In the manga version, Qua-Toynian ambassador is depicted as a slender young male elf with a pointed ear.

## Chronology

### Post Rodenius War

In Japan’s captial Tokyo, the Qua-Toynian ambassador took residence at the embassy facility for the reason of diplomatic activities. He chatted with the Topan ambassador (Human), the Quilan ambassador (Beastman), and other ambassador in the confectionery nearest to the embassy. He spoke them that Qua-Toyne Principality was saved from Louria’s invasion by Japan’s action of protecting Qua-Toyne which they won’t act only by premonitions. The other ambassador informed them that the third foreign affairs office from Parpaldia Empire had their sights upon both Fenn and Altaras for planning to move the invasion carelessly. Although the Topan ambassador suggested Fenn Kingdom to be better to tie a diplomatic relationship with Japan.

He asked Topan ambassador how Topa Kingdom negotiated a diplomatic with Japan. The Topan ambassador replied that Japan actually came to Topa Kingdom for establishing a diplomatic relationship. Japan’s main objective was regarding the investigation of the northern sea and its fishing rights. They said there were fish a lot of crabs and other fishes. The Quilan Ambassador told them that he tried to eat delicious Topa’s commodity crab in Tokyo for first time.

He informed them that it seemed that Japan was being assertive in establishing diplomatic relationship every country. The Topan ambassador was slightly concerned that Japan went to the Parpaldia Empire for diplomatic negotiations.

## Trivia

* The Qua-Toynian ambassador only appears as a character in the manga version; however, his name is unknown.
Nihonkoku Shoukan Manga Volume 01

**Nihonkoku Shoukan Manga Volume 01** is the first volume of the Nihonkoku Shoukan Manga adaptation by **Minorou**, with art illustrated by **Takano Chiharu**.

## Summary

One day, Japan suddenly transferred to another world. The government, which has suffered from food shortages, has started exploring nearby areas, confirming the existence of developing but different world countries and starting negotiations. However, Japan is facing a crisis as it gets caught in the war of the country that established diplomatic relations.

## Chapters

* Chapter 01: Contact
* Chapter 02: The Delegation
* Chapter 03: Establishing Diplomacy
* Chapter 04: Invasion of Qua-Toyne
* Chapter 05: JSDF Dispatch

## Trivia

* The events in the manga volume cover a part of Volume 1 in the Light Novel series.
Osumi-Class Tank Landing Ship

**Ōsumi class LST** (おおすみ型輸送艦), is a Japanese amphibious transport dock. The class is also known as the Oosumi class.

## Overview

While the JMSDF describes the Ōsumi class as tank landing ships, they lack the bow doors and beaching capability traditionally associated with LSTs. Functionally, their well deck makes the Ōsumi class more like a dock landing ship (LSD).

## Specification

* **Class and Type:** *Ōsumi* class LST
* **Displacement:**
	+ 8,900 tons standard
	+ 14,000 tons full load

* **Length:** 178 m
* **Beam:** 25.8 m
* **Draught:** 17.0 m
* **Draft:** 6.0 m
* **Propulsion:**
	+ 2 × Mitsui 16V42M-A Diesel (2 shafts propulsion, 26,000 bhp.)
	+ 1 × bow thruster

* **Speed:** 22 knots (41 km/h)
* **Complement:** 138 crews + (330 troops)
* **Sensors and processing systems:** OPS-14C air search radar,OPS-28D surface search radar,OPS-20 navigation radar, TACAN
* **Electronic warfare & decoys:** 4 × Mark 36 SRBOC
* **Armament:**
	+ 2 × 20 mm Phalanx CIWS
	+ 2 × 12.7mm machine gun M2

* **Aircraft carried:** up to 8 helicopters

* **Notes:**
	+ Two Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC)
	+ Troops: 330/1000 long/short duration
	+ up to 10 main battle tanks

## Ships of her class

* LST 4001 *Ōsumi -* Lead of her class
* LST 4002 *Shimokita*
* LST 4003 *Kunisaki*

## Service History

### Japanese-Parpaldia War Arc

First deployed during the Parpaldia Empire's Invasion of the Kingdom of Fenn, it was used to transport the JGSDF's personnel and weapons to defend Fenn and drive Parpaldia out.

* 330 Japan Ground Self Defense Force soldiers
* 55 trucks
* 10 MLRS
* 2 Mitsubishi Type 89 IFV
* 5 Type 99 155 mm self-propelled howitzers
* 10 Type 90 tanks

### New World War Arc

They were used to transport the 7th Division to support Mu after Gra Valkas Empire invaded the town of Arou.
Mopaul

**Mopaul** is a minister of Foreign Affairs of the Gra Valkas Empire.

## Chronology

### Pre New World War Arc

Mopaul was with Emperor Gralux, imperial generals and commanders in the meeting room that the Gra Valkas Empire was about to hold a crucial conference in order to determine the future of the country. As the announcer declared, the meeting began. All the attendees were already informed of the plan, so this meeting was a final confirmation of everyone’s assent.

Emperor Gralux confirmed with the Imperial Navy Eastern Fleet Commander Caesar and the Imperial Audit Force Commander Minkennes that Eleven Country Leadership Conference would start soon for their preparations progressing. Caesar and Minkennes answered in unison that all preparations were completely ready.

Mopaul spoke with confidence that with this operation by his majesty, the entire New World would fall down on them. Emperor Gralux asked him that won’t cause them to fall behind the Holy Mirishial Empire that is purportedly the strongest country in the world. He responded that it was unthinkable to fall behind any of these New World natives because they would understand why that country’s been headed in the wrong direction by seeing their weapon design philosophy. The attendees believed there was no one in this world that can stop Gra Valkas Empire.

In that case, Emperor Gralux approved this endeavor. The imperial audience ended.
Motam

**Motam** is the Swordmaster, King’s Aide of the Fenn Kingdom.

## Appearance

In the manga version, Motam is a middle-aged man with a mustache. His top hair turned gray hair by his aging. He wears kind of Samurai's outfit.

## Personality

Motam is one of ten people who held the title of Swordmaster of the Fenn Kingdom.

## Chronology

### Japanese-Parpaldian War Arc

After the assembly about Parpaldia Empire’s invasion ended, the king’s aide, Swordmaster Motam, asked Sword King Shihan a question in his office about the negotiations regarding diplomatic relations with Japan. The Sword King received some information about them from the Gaharan embassy; they’re an emerging country, a small chain of islands east of Gahara. He responded that the Japanese population was a hundred and twenty million. The Sword King laughed, not believing Motam’s words in the least.

He informed him that Gahara have already established diplomatic ties with Japan which have a highly advanced civilization that surpasses that of the superpowers. The Sword King was curious what kind of country Japan is.

The Sword King Shihan and all his aides decided to meet with the Japanese representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

At the Military Festival, he watched the Japan's metal warships with Sword King Shihan where Fenn’s four decommissioned ships were there, set adrift to be targets. He saw smoke rise from the Japanese ship, then he heard the four booms by shots a moment later. Immediately afterwards, the target ships were rocked by fierce explosions and spray and debris shot up into the air. All four targets had been blown up and sunk. The Sword King and Motam were stunned and speechless.

Sword King Shihan, Motam and his aides’ mouths all hung open after they witnessed all the Parpaldian wyvern lords in the sky who invaded the Fenn Kingdom were eliminated by JMSDF destroyer *Myoukou*'s main guns.

After the Parpaldia Empire lost the majority of the military force to Japan by war, Motom reported to Sword King Shihan that in summary, the Papaldia Empire’s main naval forces were destroyed by Japan’s escort fleet, and they also lost two-thirds of their war potential on the ground after Japan’s assault. The Sword King was happy that his country was saved which it was impossible for the empire to try to invade Fenn Kingdom again. He believed that the empire would be crippled once the rebel armies were through with them.
Nou

**Nou** (ノウ, *Nō*) is a Qua-Toyne general who is in charge of Fortress Ejei.

## Appearance

in the manga version, Nou is a thin middle-aged man with a long beard.

## Personality

Nou is a proud general who always seem to overestimate his own army and fortress against the enemy. This fact makes him to look down on Japan as he sees their help is unnecessary. Furthermore, he also glory-craving as he wants to defeat the Louria by his own army so the Japan will be unable to steal it from him and the army of Qua-Toyne like in the sea battle.

After witnessing the JSDF massacred the entire Louria legions that invaded Ejei from afar, he becomes totally terrified at Japan and quietly glad that the Japanese was not the enemy of Qua-Toyne.

## Relationships

### Ouchida Kazuki

When he first meets General Ouchida, Nou looks down on him because of his pride and needs for glory since he doesn't want Ouchida to interfere with the battle as he wants to fend off the Lourian Army by his own army. Furthermore, due to Ouchida's camouflage green military uniform, Nou also doesn't take him seriously as he though military generals must wear shining armors rather than "rags".

After Ouchida and the JSDF obliterate the Louria Army by themselves, Nou fears and respects Ouchida and the JSDF as a whole.
Oka Saffine

## Saffine Ariazel

**Oka Saffine (nee: Ariazel)** is an elf woman and a member of the Ariazel family, one of the three royal families of the Esperanto Kingdom. She is the wife of Oka Shinji , a JGSDF Officer. Her alias name is **Saffine Gilbernik.**

## Appearance

On the novel illustration, Saffine looks like 20-year-old blonde-blue-eyed elf woman. She is a beautiful girl with a blonde ponytail close to platinum.

## Personality

Saffine is a daughter of Rovisa Ariazel‎‎ and lived in the Gilbernik House with her father Valsas Gilbernik in the Novalvo district. She was a commoner at the knights hospital in the Novalvo district, who cared for the wounded. She was the platoon commander of the 5th Special Platoon, a shock troops unit under the Southern Defense Force of Esperanto Kingdom. She is married to a human male, Oka Shinji who is a JGSDF Officer with a rank of Lieutenant in Japan Self Defense Forces to becomes a nobleman of Esperanto Kingdom by marriage.

In fact, she is a member of the three royal families of the Esperanto kingdom, and the first princess of the Ariazel family who disappeared to the eastern forest hundreds of years ago to avoid her fate. So her real name is Saffine Ariazel. Valsas Gilbernik is her adoptive father and was originally an educator.

## Abilities

Saffine sometimes fights with monsters on the front lines, and has a higher ability as a warrior than a soldier. She is light-handed and has a great deal of skill in both magic and bows because she is good at bows, she has a good sense of guns, and in the selection test she hits 3 out of 5 shots and becomes a squad member who also serves as a musketeer.

## Trivia

* There was some concern (mainly from readers) about the difference in life expectancy between Oka and Saffine, but according to the editor's blog, Saffine, a town elf with advanced mixed blood, has a shorter life expectancy of 250 years, and for some reason Oka lives to be about 180 years old, so they will literally live happily ever after.

## Gallery

Saffine pulled Shinji Oka out from wrecked C-2 transport aircraft and couldn't see any of his injury.Saffine proposes Shinji Oka for marriage, turning to face him with a shocked expression.Illustration of Saffine
Osaka

**Osaka** (Japanese: 大阪市, Hepburn: *Ōsaka-shi*, pronounced [oːsakaɕi]; commonly just 大阪, *Ōsaka* [oːsaka]) is a designated city in the Kansai region of Honshu in Japan. It is the capital of and most populous city in Osaka Prefecture, and the third most populous city in Japan, following Tokyo and Yokohama. With a population of 2.7 million in the 2020 census, it is also the largest component of the Keihanshin Metropolitan Area, which is the second-largest metropolitan area in Japan.

## Overview

Osaka was traditionally considered Japan's economic hub. By the Kofun period (300–538) it had developed into an important regional port, and in the 7th and 8th centuries, it served briefly as the imperial capital. Osaka continued to flourish during the Edo period (1603–1867) and became known as a center of Japanese culture. Following the Meiji Restoration, Osaka greatly expanded in size and underwent rapid industrialization. In 1889, Osaka was officially established as a municipality. The construction boom accelerated population growth throughout the following decades, and by the 1900s, Osaka was the industrial hub in the Meiji and Taishō periods. Osaka made noted contributions to redevelopment, urban planning and zoning standards in the postwar period, the city developed rapidly as one of the major financial center in the Keihanshin Metropolitan Area.

## Chronology

### New World War

During his capture, the Crown Prince of Gra Valkas Empire, His Highness Gra Cabal visited Osaka’s Namba district accompanied by Japanese guides. Despite feeling quite disgusted by the enormous number of people, the large circular spinning steel structure called a *ferris wheel*, the seemingly unorganized yet natural townscape, and the unending subway lines, Gra Cabal showed an interest in the national power of this enemy country.

## Layout and Features

Osaka is a major financial center of Japan, and it is recognized as one of the most multicultural and cosmopolitan cities in Japan. The city is home to the Osaka Exchange as well as the headquarters of multinational electronics corporations such as Panasonic and Sharp. Osaka is an international center of research and development and is represented by several major universities, notably Osaka University, Osaka Metropolitan University, and Kansai University. Famous landmarks in the city include Osaka Castle, Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, Dōtonbori, Tsūtenkaku in Shinsekai, Tennōji Park, Abeno Harukas, Sumiyoshi Taisha Grand Shrine, and Shitennō-ji, one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Japan.
Morenor

**Morenor** is a dragon knight and commander of the Dragon Knights of the Nigrat Union.

## Chronology

### New World War Arc

In the middle of the Great Naval Battle of Baltica, ten Marin fighters of the Meltima’s squadron were annihilated by the 108 Antares fighters of the Gra Valkas Empire Eastern Fleet Air Corps around 130km west of the World Union Fleet. Commander Raider from the bridge of the Mu flagship, the La Kasami-class battleship *La Erdo* noticed several black dots appearing in the clear sky. Intercepting fighters took off in the direction of the dots, the fleets of all the nations turned to the skies in anticipation as Marin fighters from five of Mu’s aircraft carriers and wyvern lords from four of the Nigrat Union’s dragon carriers began taking off.

In the sky, Nigrat Union Dragon Knights Commander Morenor began diving from the wyvern lord’s maximum altitude of 4200m. He recognized that the Antares fighter was attacking from an altitude of around 3000m, and since the Antares fighter may not have noticed him yet, his face broke into a smile. He and 15 wyvern lords on his side flew below around 20 Antares fighters. With a surprise attack, they’d have the advantage in the fight.

At Commander Morenor’s signal, each wyvern lord spread their wings out and extended their neck. Fireballs gradually began to form within their mouths. However, the Antares fighter banked and started spreading out. As many as 15 fireballs flew across the sky, tracing lines of flames throughout the sky. The Antares fighters individually spread out, dodging the fireballs fired by the Nigrat Union Dragon Knights. Morenor was surprised to reorganize the enemy aircraft that was advanced far from them by fast and movement ability.

By the time Morenor tried to turn the head of the wyvern lord towards the Antares fighter for another shot, another Antares fighter gained on him from behind. Turning his head downwards, he began to dive. The Antares fighter fired the bullets of light whiz through where he was flying. The Antares fighter swung their nose towards Morenor. The bullets of light loomed and then connected with his beloved comrades with whom he fought until now up massive holes in their wyvern lords. They instantly died; not being spared the moment to cry in pain. Commander Morenor died a noble death in the wide, open sky.
PM-9 Submachine Gun

The **Minebea PM-9 Submachine Gun**, known officially in the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) as the **9 mm Machine Pistol** (9 mm 機関拳銃, *Kyumiri Kikan Kenjū*) or as the **M9**, is a Japanese-made machine pistol. Analogous to the Israeli IMI Mini-Uzi, the PM-9 has the same telescoping bolt as the Mini-Uzi, but differs in its appearance, operational use and handling.

## Overview

The JSDF uses the PM-9 as its official submachine gun, although some of its special forces units now use other weapons. The 1st Airborne Brigade and the Western Army Infantry Regiment are the only special forces units in the Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) known to be armed with the PM-9 as the brigade's main submachine gun. The PM-9 is reported to be in use in the JGSDF's Special Forces Group. The Japan Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) uses it when conducting base security. Although PM-9 nomenclature is widely used among non-Japanese firearms communities, there had been no known public records or confirmations of its official use. As such, the firearm is mostly referred to in its full name or in its shorthands, and less so in the supposed alphanumeric nomenclature in Japanese texts.

## Specification

* **Type:** Machine Pistol
* **Mass:** 2.8 kg / 6.2 lbs
* **Length:** 399 mm / 15.7"
* **Barrel length:** 120 mm / 4.7"
* **Cartridge:** 9 × 19 mm Parabellum
* **Action:** Blowback
* **Rate of Fire:** 1100 RPM
* **Effective firing range:** 100 m
* **Feed system:** 25-Round Magazine
* **Sights:** Iron sights
Nihonkoku Shoukan Manga Volume 02

**Nihonkoku Shoukan Manga Volume 02** is the second volume of the Nihonkoku Shoukan Manga adaptation by **Minorou**, with art illustrated by **Takano Chiharu**.

## Summary

Clash with the Self-Defense Forces and different world troops!

In the face of the Self-Defense Forces, which seemed to be an innocence brought about by the Navy, Louria gave up the invasion from the sea and turned to invade on the land. On the other hand, the Ground Self-Defense Force asks Japan to set up a garrison for support.

## Chapters

* Chapter 06: The Battle Begins
* Chapter 07: The Garrison of Ejei
* Chapter 08: The Sun God's Emissaries
* Chapter 09: Support Attack
* Chapter 10: Gim's Recapture

## Trivia

* The events in the manga volume cover a part of Volume 1 in the Light Novel series.
Kibosenne

**Kibosenne** is a noble from the western district of the fortified city of Tormeus in the Topa Kingdom.

## Chronology

### Operation Momotarou

After the Demon Lord Nosgorath was defeated by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Special Topa Kingdom Deployment’s advance platoon, victory celebrations have begun in every part of the city of Tormeus, including the castle. Topan ministers took to the stage to advance the celebrations.

Western Noble Kibosenne greeted the Platoon Leader Momota Tarou and Squad Leader Inugami Tsuyoshi in the victory banquet at the castle. Nobles, merchants, and even military folk all came out to greet them in the same fashion. By the time Momota was done and Kibosenne had left, another one came up to them.

## Trivia

* Kibosenne only appears in the light novel volume 2; however, he does not appear in the manga version.
Ouchida Kazuki

**Ouchida Kazuki** (大内田 和樹, *Ōuchida Kazuki*) is a JGSDF Lieutenant General and the commander of the 7th Armored Division (JGSDF). He's well known for commanding his division against Louria Kingdom at Rodenius Continent and later currently leading his forces against Gra Valkas Empire at the Mu Continent.

## Appearance

Ouchida Kazuki is in his mid 40s. He wears an army uniform. In manga, he was shown wearing a rank of Lieutenant General on the collar of military uniform.

## Personality

Ouchida Kazuki is a dutiful person of the JSDF. He follows the rules of engagement, he gives warning to the enemy first before attacking them.

## Chronology

### Rodenius War Arc

General Ouchida and the JGSDF's 7th Division were dispatch to Qua-Toyne Principality as the relief force. His forces established a base behind Ejei Fortress. There, he meet General Nou, in-charge of Ejei Fortress. He was asked by General Nou to be their rear line support which he understood that they will provide rear line support from their garrison. He also requested to stationed his military observers in Ejei.

During the besiege of Ejei Fortress, he requested General Nou that they need permission to provide support attack on the armed insurgents which General Nou approved. He warns the insurgents to withdraw in two hour or they will attack them which the enemy ignore their warning. He gives the order to attack, launching rockets from the MLRS and howitzers provide artillery to bombarded the insurgents. The result were the annihilation of the twenty thousand armed insurgents.

### New World War Arc

He is the Commanding Officer of the JSDF in its battles in Mu. Months after the Liberation of Leifor, he is assigned as the Commanding Officer of the JSDF in the upcoming Conflict at Silkark Kingdom.

## Abilities

Ouchida Kazuki is a JSDF General and commanded the JGSDF's 7th Division.

## Relationships

### Nou

When he first met General Nou, he saw him as a strict person and was relieved that General Nou would handle the frontline to repelled the Lourian Army while his forces provided rear support which was favorable to him and the Seventh Division which both men didn't realize that they misunderstood each other.

### Ine

He and Ine (a Qua-Toinian Knight) became lovers and their relationship is the first recorded romantic relationship between a Japanese citizen and a New World native.

## Gallery

Ouchida Kazuki in the novel illustration.
Nihonkoku Shoukan Manga Volume 08

**Nihonkoku Shoukan Manga Volume 08** is the eighth volume of the Nihonkoku Shoukan Manga adaptation by **Minorou**, with art illustrated by **Chiharu Takano**.

## Summary

Declaration of war from Parpaldia! Japan goes to war for the first time in another world!

After eliminating the Parpaldian forces deployed in the Fenn Kingdom, Japan continued its diplomatic efforts, but the Parpaldia Empire declared war on Japan. Japan launched a counterattack, involving the Altaras Kingdom, which had been colonized by the Parpaldia Empire.

## Chapters

* Chapter 36: Lumies' Declaration
* Chapter 37: Secret Deal
* Chapter 38: Remille's Conviction
* Chapter 39: Japan's True Identity
* Chapter 40: To Each and Their Own Tomorrow

## Trivia

* The events in the manga volume cover a part of the ending of Volume 2 and the beginning of Volume 3 in the Light Novel series.
Naguano

**Naguano** is an information technician of the Information Technology Department, who studies the technical level and possible tactics of enemy countries in the Gra Valkas Empire.

## Appearance

In the light novel version, Naguano is a faint young man in his late 20s.

## Personality

Despite the fact that his country is considered invincible, he remains cautious and alert to the potential threat of Japanese technology, shows that he has a more realistic look than most of his colleagues and superiors.

## Chronology

### New World War Arc

He was shocked at the contents of the "Treasure Continent" received from a local at Mu and decided to study Japan seriously. However, his boss told him it is a piece of deceptive information and was rather worried about the information leak especially after *Grade Atlastar's* main gun true caliber was exposed by Japan.

After the Battle of Baltica, the intelligence service could not detect the presence of an aerial battleship, and only him still search for information on Japan individually while everyone is searching for information about the Holy Mirishial Empire.

He then had the opportunity to report his studies to military leaders, including Caesar following the defeat of the 4th Armored Division at Malmund Mountains. His research was scorned by his superiors Hamidall as outrageous propaganda except for Caesar who is aware of Japan's true fighting capabilities. Few of his colleagues, such as Kandal, took his research seriously and attempted to create countermeasures to Japan's guided missile technology. This would end in dismal failure.

## Abilities

Naguano is more open-minded than most of his superiors and colleagues, and does have a grasp of how guided missiles function, though his World War 2-level of technological expertise, leaves him lacking the knowledge of how missiles actually work.

## Gallery

GVE Information division Naguano reading a japanese magazine about Japan vs GVE weaponry
Nahanath Kingdom

**Nahanath Kingdom** is an island country about 70 km in length and located approximately 400 km the south of Rodenius Continent.

## Background

The land size of the Nahanath Kingdom is about half of the Fenn Kingdom, but a small country extent that is manifested by a point in the world map of the world.

In the northern city, there is a bar called "Iron Claw", where adventurers, pirates, and knights exchange information while eating and drinking.

## Chronology

### New World War Arc

Japan had decided that the base would be suitable for intercepting the Gra Valkas's Great Fleet because of its geographical location. Although the Nahanath Kingdom seemed not to be reluctant to do so, they accepted a consultation as if an unusual fee was presented, and the Japan Ground, Maritime and Air Self-Defense Forces were stationed at the base port and airport, and in the forest in the northeast. The Nahanath Royal Army is also participating in a fallout attack with the Mu Air Force, who will be assisting as reinforcements, with the aim of earning rewards from the Holy Milishial Empire.

Gra Valkas imperial Fleet Admiral Caesar received intel from the intelligence officers of the location of the JSDF Air Wing Fleet in Nahanath Kingdom and decides to rush the fleet to destroy it while the JSDF attack air groups still in the stage of refueling and reloading their armaments to shave off JSDF military strength.

This is a grave misconception as he believes it would take hours to refuel and re-arm fighter planes and bombers. Furthermore, he did not receive any Intel on the base's defense systems such as its long-range radar, anti-aircraft and anti-ship batteries.

## Military

It is mentioned that the Kingdom has a relatively weak and meager military force, due to its small population and territory. To make up for that, the Kingdom welcomes adventurers, mercenaries or even pirates into its ranks (working under contracts).

## Economy

The small size of its territory and its population make the Kingdom have few options in developing its own economy. But in exchange, the Kingdom was in a prime position: this outside-civilized country focused on trade, taking advantage of the geographical conditions to become the transit point that connects with the Southern area. It seems to be prosperous.

There are also port facilities and airports constructed by Mu in the country.

## Foreign Relations

### Japan

Japan urgently established diplomatic relations with the Kingdom in an effort to prevent the naval invasion from the Gra Valkas Empire. It is mentioned that Japan has spent an "unbelievably large" amount of money to persuade the Kingdom to establish diplomatic relations and leasing of Mu's airport and naval port here.

Because the Nahanath Kingdom has been involved with pirates a lot, it can be surmised that Japan has a bad attitude towards them.
Savior Revolving Rifle

The **Savior Revolving Rifle** is a weapon that is developed by the weapon artisans of the Esperanto Kingdom and Oka Shinji during the beacon retrieval operations of the Annonrial Empire in the kingdom lead by Daxild Branmar.

## Description

The Savior is similar to the Type-89 Assault Rifle, only that it is uses the revolver mechanism in loading bullets instead of magazine-feed. It is made from the technical advice of Oka.

### What is a Revolving Rifle?

During the mid-18th century on Earth, rifles were the main weapon of choice for the armies on Earth, but the drawback is that the reloading speed is slow. Then Colt came up with the idea of using the revolving mechanism found in revolver pistols. The result is a Revolving Rifle based on the Colt Model 1855 Sidehammer. But the gun is generally disliked by the US soldiers due to major problem like that the users of the Colt Revolving Rifles got burns from the gas emitted from the cylinder gap so the soldier must wear leather gloves. Another is that the strong recoil and the whole revolver chamber blows up and caused injuries. A third danger is the possibility of chain-fire. Paper cartridge bullets had a tendency to leak powder and can cause all the rounds to go off at once. Anything in front of the chamber, like the user's supporting hand is in danger of being blown off.

When the safer, inexpensive and highly accurate bolt action rifle was developed, the Revolving Rifle became obsolete.

### Earth's Revolving Rifle vs. Esperanto Revolving Rifle

As said, the Esperanto Revolving Rifle or the Savior is different from the Revolving Rifles from the mid-18th century Earth as it uses the 7.62 mm ammunition of the Type-64 Battle Rifle but with the appearance of the Type-89 Assault Rifle with a separate stock and grip. The bullets are propelled using mercury fulminate as primer and a single-base gunpowder. It can be operated without using leather gloves because of the unique revolving mechanism invented by the Esperanto artisan Cey Zamenhof but it suppressed the use of the gas chamber. Its accuracy and durability is good as it almost eliminated the problems of the Revolving Rifles from Earth. However, it still emit a very small amount of mercury gas, so it needs a mask while it is in use. It has various size from small, medium and large that accommodates the species that is serves.

## Specification

* **Caliber**: 7.62 mm
* **Ammunition capacity**: 6
* **Full Length**: 950 mm
* **Height**: 490 mm
* **Weight**: 4 kg
* **Muzzle Speed**: 750 m/s
* **Effective Range**: 300 or more.

## Service History

Designed by Oka Shinji and the Esperanto artisan Cey Zamenhof, they managed to make prototype guns in 10 days and 60,000 ammunition in 15 days until the final battle. It gave the kingdom very tremendous results as it killed so many monsters like goblins and Orc Kings.
Nuclear Technology

**Nuclear Technology** is technology that involves the nuclear reactions of atomic nuclei.

## Overview

Currently, Japan is the only country on Earth to have been hit by nuclear weapons. The cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were the targets of U.S. atomic bombs during the final days of World War 2. Since that time, Japan has recovered and is now utilizing nuclear technology to its benefit, mainly in the production of energy, transport and nuclear medicine.

During its transfer to the New World, Japan had 42 operable reactors, with 9 currently operating in power plants. After the Japanese-Parpaldian War, it was decided by the Japanese Diet to begin expanding its nuclear capability which includes nuclear aircraft carriers, nuclear submarines and most importantly, nuclear warheads. During the New World War, it is revealed that Japan's first nuclear weapons were close to entering the testing phase.

## Nuclear Technology Uses

* Weapons, mainly nuclear warheads and ICBMs
* Nuclear power
* Medicine
* Transport
* Industrial
* Commercial
* Food Processing and Agriculture

### Dangers

The threat of nuclear weapons is always the primary danger of nuclear technology, but it can also come from the mishandling of nuclear materials or accidents. In addition to producing massive amounts of destructive energy, the after-effects of radiation poisoning and gene mutations are equally devastating, as well as environmental destruction from radioactive fallout. As such, nuclear weapons are seen as the absolute last resort.

Nuclear Power Plants are also storing a danger that can happen at any time. In case a Power Plant goes to a meltdown, the surrounding area can be turned into a contamination field that takes years to decontaminate it should the engineers working on the Power Plants failed to contain or to stop the meltdown.

Furthermore, due to the danger of nuclear technology, it is completely restricted by the New World Technology Outflow Prevention Act, and the only way it can be taught it through the basic chemical lesson (Through Chemical Periodic Table that was already going public). Beyond that, it is prohibited. The synthesis of nuclear material such as Plutonium is also prohibited.

## Nuclear Technology in the New World

### Japan

Japan is the ONLY nation that possesses nuclear technology and the knowledge of how to build nuclear weapons.

### Ravernal Empire

It is said that their Core Magic is similar to a nuclear blast, though there is no radioactive after-effects.

### Gra Valkas Empire

Though their technology level is World War 2 level, they have not developed any atomic or nuclear weapons. Diplomat Asada Taiji had confirmed this when the Gra Valkan diplomats did not know what the term 'nuclear' meant.
Nihonkoku Shoukan Manga Volume 03

**Nihonkoku Shoukan Manga Volume 03** is the third volume of the Nihonkoku Shoukan Manga adaptation by Minorou, with art illustrated by Takano Chiharu.

## Summary

Full-scale advancement of the Self-Defense Forces aims for the end of the war against Louria !!

In order to control the royal capital of the enemy, the Self-Defense Forces raid the Naval Headquarters in Louria and destroy the Dragon Knights who have come to the rescue. Furthermore, the Ground Self-Defense Force deploys its tank corps around the royal capital to face the enemy main army.

## Chapters

* Chapter 11: Kingdom's Miscalculation
* Chapter 12: The Sky And The Sea
* Chapter 13: Advancing To The Capital
* Chapter 14: Diversion Strategy
* Chapter 15: To The Royal Palace

## Trivia

* The events in the manga volume cover a part of Volume 1 in the Light Novel series.
Mu Civil War

**Mu Civil War** is the war that broke out in Mu in the central calendar year 1582 and before the arrival of Japan.

## History

A war (possibly a civil war) that once broke out and happened centuries ago in Mu before the Japanese came to the new world. It is only briefly mentioned in the explanation of the Gaetan 70mm infantry gun in the glossary at the end of the light novel volume 6. Most of the details are unknown, except it is a conflict between the northern state and the southern state of Mu.

However, the Gaetan Industry, which supported the armed forces of the North in this war, was established and later developed into one of the leading military companies in Mu.

## Trivia

* The Mu Civil War is quite similar to American Civil War.