Name: The Strongest Black Knight♂ changed occupations to Combat Maid♀ 最強の黒騎士♂、戦闘メイド♀に転職しました Raw Link: https://ncode.syosetu.com/n0141ec/ NU Link: None Why It Should Get Picked Up: The main character is absolutely awesome, manly and OP. The characters are all well developed and unique. Seeing the MC and hisher past friends and comrades interact and unconsciously fall back into their old trouble-making routines (even when the comrades don't even know its him yet) is hilarious and heartwarming. The underlying plot is interesting too - there's some conspiracy behind the scenes which has something to do with his first death. Description: From Mojotranslations: Dying at the young age of 27, the strongest and the evilest Black Knight Oblight was reborn as a maid that a large ribbon would suit, Maria. She spent fun days as a combat maid in the Marquis’ house, but from the time when Lirina-sama’s arranged marriage, she made contact with the troublesome juniors, colleagues and past friends of 16 years. The truth wasn’t revealed, it had something to do with Oblight’s death・・・・・ --Or rather you, don’t wander lost into someone else’s house it’s a bother! And you too, don’t just swing your sword at a cute girl you dumbassSSS! Tags: Depictions of cruelty Age gap Tragic love Slice of life Male→Female Strongest Super sadist A reverse harem in a sense? Commanding officer Tsukkomi attribute Comedy Romance Sometimes serious Maid Dense Past life ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ There's also a manga adaption here: http://denshi-birz.com/kurokishi/ Very rough translation of the Prologue and Prelude Spoiler Prologue: I remember the blue sky I saw in my last moments. With the usual calm, gentle scenery before my eyes, I thought of the comrades I was leaving behind. In the battleground of gunpowder, blood, dirt, there was an out-of-place sweet smell. Don't cry, I said as I struggled to wipe away her tears. ――I loved you. I never meant to fall in love with you. I'm sorry, I'm so sorry...... (female speaking) ――I, loved you too. (male speaking) Probably, I'm certain, I've loved you since the first time we met. For Obright this was, his quiet and gentle, first love. Prelude: When the Freya Kingdom was dragged into the war started by Parsil The Fourth, a certain man participated actively in the battleground of the national border and in an unprecedented speed of one month, was bestowed the title of the commanding officer of the Black Knights Unit,"The Black Knight". The man's name was Obright. A war orphan, and a former mercenary in a village along the national border who didn't even possess a family name. His unpredictable and unconventional sword technique was feared by friends and foe, and among those in history who succeeded the title of the "Black Knight", he was said to be the strongest, yet the most evil. His fighting figure (figure in combat) was compared to a devil soaring through the battlefield, and there were many who said Obright cloudy red eyes, that he alone possessed, was a symbol of ill omen. Afterwards, The Freya Kingdom and Martis Empire formed a pact, and brought an end to the era of Pasil The Fourth, who had triggered the start of the war with another allied nation. The "Black Knight", who was recognised for his achievements and deeds, even in campaigns to other countries, obtained the opportunity to be formally granted a reward directly from the King. However, he did not wish for valuable reward such as a court rank. "If I'm allowed to wish for anything, please give me a family name of my own." Obright, with a gentle face appropriate for his age, answered with a troubled smile. After that, he commanded the Black Knights Unit as "Obright Neeldeuk". Two dictorship neighbouring nations, who they were in the state of tension, induced wars with numerous other countries. The Freya Kingdom was also dragged into the war for a few years and the Black Knights Unit continued to protect the national border. Just before the war ended, Obright was killed in the line of duty in the national border battleground at the young age of twenty seven. In this way, the strongest, yet most evil, "Black Knight" disappeared from the centre stage. The Black Knights Unit dissolved a year later, and Obright became the last person to possess the title of the commander of that unit, "Black Knight". As no one had even imagined that he would die, the shock was immense. That Obright was a human too, loving one woman, and had resigned to die is a fact that no one knows. And, the fact that right after his death, he immediately came into this world again in a completely different form, is something that no one knows either. The handsome man who was once called Obright Neeldeuke and was the man amongst men, after sixteen years, is currently―― Shopping in town as a cute maid who looks good in skirts. "Mister, I've come out on an errand for Miss Elena but could you please reduce the price for these apples a little bit please?" "Cute as always, Lil' Maria. Alrighty, have two for free!" "I knew I could count on you Mister! Handsome shopkeeper!" The former Black Knight, Obright, is presently living as Maria, a sixteen year old maid. Maria, was well aware that that her appearance was considered somewhat cute and daily, without stint, utilized her winning insincere smile and gestures. Hearing the high pitched ingratiating voice of this girl who looked like a pure-hearted maid at first glance, her fellow servant co-worker at the mansion she worked in, said "What to say...", and averted his eyes to the direction of the day after tomorrow. Giiz had known Maria for a long time so under her smile he could hear her inner voice say "Too easy! Walking home snack - GET~" The shopkeeper, who didn't suspect Maria at all, revealed a toothed-smile at his two regular customers. "Give my regards to the Marquis and Beautiful Miss Elena!" "Thanks, Mister!" "Yup, I'll pass the word to Big Sister Elena." In a town next to the capital, the marquis' mansions' young maid and cook's apprentice returned to the mansion munching on apples.
So.... is there romance among the comedy and fighting ? Im just confused but interested how that would work....
Yes, it's categorised under isekai romance in syosetu. The tags also have romance. It's slow romance, there's someone I think might be the main love interest but not too sure (there's very little romance so far). So far it's plot, and her past friends slowly suspecting/working out who she is.
I take it like Daybreak on Hyperion, MC slowly start to accept he is a she and dating a dude is no longer gay
Not Yuri. In his first life, he was in love with a woman. Second life, doesn't seem to be interested in anyone yet. He's fully embraced that he's a girl and cute and likes to take advantage of it.
I support it. Been lacking genderbend novels to read and especially since they aren't fixated on keeping their identity as a guy and going yuri.
actually, I want to try to translate it but seeing the word counts.... good luck for the translator! >.<)/
It's his master plan, don't you see? Pumps up the treath at the same time as he creates hate, in secret hoping to be picked up. A type of tsundere.