* Orthodox Writing

Everyone knows what format a web novel is written in : Protagonist starts at the lowest point, gains a cheat, then kicks asses of various levels depending on difficulty.

These protagonists (only talking about male targeted audience) come in various types :
 01. Sword wielding ones – most popular bunch.
 02. Treasure wielders
 03. Having an expert mentors, etc. 


There are many more, and all of these are common templates, which are frequently used.


* What readers seek ?

It is a misconception that the protagonist of a story must be like an expert, who never loses, and searches for something elusive such as 'the peak of the sword' etc.

Actually, the readers do not care what kind of person the protagonist is, as they might be reading multiple web novels in a single day. What the readers search for are only three things :
 1. Authority
 2. Success
 3. Improvement

A web novel is a wish fulfillment novel, where the readers imagine themselves to be the Protagonist. This is why the Protagonist must, after a certain point, have high status in the story, success in all fields, whether academic or relationship, and a tremendous improvement compared to their past selves.

Such protagonists are called as the Orthodox Protagonists, who follow the pre-defined templates.


* Unorthodox Writing

Consider a typical scenario :

A teenage boy of sixteen pulls a holy sword from a rock, becoming a hero. Eventually, he sets off with a party of four – the hero wielding a sword, a barbarian man with a shield, an beautiful elf with a bow and arrow, and an innocent and curvy healer.

This is a common template, which has been used and refined over the years, with the hero who wields the sword being the Protagonist. The sword wielding hero will eventually seduce the elf and the innocent healer, and the barbarian man will become his best friend and right hand man (a.k.a. his subordinate).

Such web novels are difficult to write, as they have been already explored, and the readers are fed up with it.

This calls for a change in perspective.

Perhaps a story centered around the barbarian man.

Remember that your web novel must be "immersive", just like a good video game. If a novel is very immersive, then it will be hard for the readers to part with your created world.


* How to make a web novel immersive ?

01. Your Protagonist must not be a typical protagonist. In the above example, he can be anyone other than the sword wielding hero, like the barbarian man, the demon king, a merchant in the world, the king of the human world, etc.

The reason is that the template protagonists are usually elusive, and they are not much in contact with the world because of their 'mission'. On the other hand, a 'mob character' is more connected to the world, yet does not attract as much aggro as these supposedly main characters.

02. Your Protagonist must be a typical mortal.

Unlike the typical protagonists with indomitable wills and heavenly luck, your Protagonist can be a person with faults, like being greedy, lazy, or arrogant, etc.

These faults help the character to fit in the world better.

03. Your Protagonist should be affected by the world around him.

For example, if the Protagonist is a merchant, then he might hear of the hero's expedition and guess the demands in market for weapons, communication devices, food, etc. and make a killing.

Another example, if the Protagonist is a human city lord with a demon wife, he would proceed on a city expansion path to protect his demon acquaintances.
The point is, just as a hero has his quest, mob characters also have their own quests.


* Reference

The best example for Unorthodox Writing is Fang Xiang's masterpiece "The World of Cultivation".

Even the pets in this novel have their own characters and personalities, and aren't just weapons or mounts. They are just like pets in real life- we do not expect our pets to work. We only keep them because of our emotional attachment.

Need guidance, or ideas for novels ?

This is the perfect place !

Different ideas with comprehensive explainations.

Inspire yourself today !

( Yes, I know it sounds cheesy.)

"Well, now you at least smell better. Can't say the same for your looks..."

"Aw, shove it up to your ass, blondie."

It was dawn. The other three heroes had finally finished breakfast while I took a bath due to their urging. Some bullshit about dressing and smelling appropriately in front of royalty. Well, jokes on them, with a smelly tracksuit and poorly dried hair, I look worse than before. Ha!

"Calm it down you two. We're about to meet the king, we can't just be fighting," said Itsuki, trying to calm me and Motoyasu up.

"Yeah," agreed Ren. "What are you guys, kids?"

"I'm just telling Naofumi the truth," explained Motoyasu, disinterested. "He's the one who took it offensively."

"Fuck off," I retorted.

"Whatever you two," Ren calmly stated, shaking his head. "While you guys argue, we're going to meet the king."

With that, Ren and Itsuki turned their backs and followed the messenger sent by the king to meet him in his chamber.

Motoyasu and I looked at each other. Be it from a nonverbal agreement, we decided to put aside our differences until we have got to the king's chamber and follow Ren and Itsuki. 

As everyone's back was turned, I allowed myself a smirk.

'Everything is going to plan.'

Truthfully, I was smart enough to know such arguing would just be a waste of time, I just needed to act in character. After all, Naofumi is a bumbling idiot who does stupid crap. Or at least, the old one. Plus, I need the others to know I'm not easily talked down to. I can't just be their shield sidekick while we fight the waves.

Well, regardless, we made it to the kings' chambers. From what I could assume, excitement overwhelming the idiot trio. 

"Heroes, enter."

At the king's command, doors to the audience chamber swung open to reveal a group of twelve strangers, all dressed as though they were about to embark on an adventure of their own. There were knights, noble children, peasants, and her...
_________________
Name: Malty S Melromarc (Myne Sophia)
Race: Human/???
Level: 3
Occupation: Princess
[Sub-Occupation: Mage]
Titles: Melromarc's First Princess, Liar, Bitch
_________________
'Look who's here. Bitch.'

From any medium, be it the web novel, light novel, manga, and even anime, she was always the prime antagonist.

Yeah, she isn't that strong. She isn't even the hardest enemy in the series, but her greatest strengths lie in her manipulation tactics. Anyone she can use, she will use. By the end of the web novel, it was discovered she was a goddess with an unpleasant attitude implanted to her core regardless of her host or personally. Why observation couldn't see that bit is probably due to its low level.

Regardless, all I could feel is contempt for the bitch I saw before me. Yes, compared to any women I encountered (that isn't many) she was a goddess in looks, but her personality was enough to make her smooth red hair look tainted, her face looks hideous, and her body more like a viper's, ready to bite when you give it the chance.

Resisting the urge to vomit, I and the three idiots bowed to the king and settled in to listen to his proposal.

"As we discussed yesterday, I have called for others to assist you in your journey," said Trash. His face was so self-satisfied. "Apparently, my call did not go unheeded." 

I resisted the urge to laugh at such statement. Half the people here are only willing to join the heroes in their fight against the waves simply because of the fame it would bring. Regardless, Trash continued.

"Now then, gathered adventurers, please choose the Legendary Hero with whom you will travel with."

Despite the other three's shocked expressions at the turn of events, the four of us lined up to make the teaming up process easier. The gathered adventures shuffled over in our direction and formed little clumps before their intended partners.

By the end, five people stood before Ren. Four people stood before Motoyasu. Three people stood before Itsuki.

And before me? Yeah—zero.

Trash was unnerved by the outcome alongside the other three heroes who sent looks of pity.

"I did not anticipate anything like this," Trash muttered softly, almost in a whisper.

"He's not very popular, is he?" The minister sighed as if there was nothing he could do about it. The king, for his part, seemed disinterested.

"Your highness, may I ask as to why nobody appears to want to join me on my adventures," I asked, despair evident in my tone. 

Truthfully, this was to be expected. Alongside the eavesdroppers I caught during our conversation, there were probably a few more. They probably heard that bit of 'not knowing anything about the world'. Why I only stopped one set group? Just to make them fearful so they wouldn't stay long and see me training. It would be a bit odd for the Shield Hero of all people to be training his weak body.

Regardless, I had to act surprised and scared. After all, it would be quite odd for the Shield Hero to be calm when he can't find companions. It'd be quite troubling to explain such.

Sighing, the king began explaining to me a rumor that has been spreading throughout the castle.

"The legends say that the four summoned Heroes will have an understanding of our land. People are wondering if you will truly be able to fulfill the conditions set out in the legends."

I tried to look devastated as I hung my head.

"I-I understand my king. I won't trouble my fellow heroes," I turned my head to face dumb, dumber, and even dumber. "I'll accumulate my own companions."

The three heroes held complicated expressions as though they wanted to do something, but weren't quite sure if it was the best action to take.

'Hehehe. Idiots. Now I just need to take out one more issue when becoming solo—'

"—Sir, if it pleases you, I could serve with the Shield Hero." One of the women with Motoyasu raised her hand to volunteer.

"Hm? Are you sure," asked Motoyasu, a look of uneasiness on his face.

"Yes," answered the women.

I only stared at said women in disgust. She was, after all, a total bitch. 

I can't let her be my companion. Firstly, I need to go solo. It's the only way not to expose my Gamer strength and the best way to travel when I want to. Secondly, I know where this is going. She'll firstly make me pay for her expensive equipment, and once that's over, I'll be accused of ****. I'd be disowned by all and forced to live with less than I began with.

Sorry, but fuck no. The power of The Gamer compels you, thot!

 Before Trash could say anything to make this official, I bowed before Bitch. 

Wow. That is a sentence I never believed I would say in my life. Ever. 

"I'm sorry, but I cannot simply take you as my companion."

Bitch was shocked. Rather, everyone in the room was shocked, especially Trash.

"Shield Hero, what is the meaning of this? Is it not great for you if all people to be able to obtain companions, especially at your state."

I rose, a wry smile on my face.

"Well, yes. Companions would be great, but I wish for companions that will join me because of my own power—"

"Which is little," interjected an adventurer in Itsuki's party with a mumble.

"—not in pity."

I looked back at Bitch.

She was frazzled, thinking of a good excuse as to wiggle her way into my party.

Before she could answer, I looked right up at Motoyasu. Trying to muster all the sincerity I had, I placed my hand on his shoulder, "Motoyasu, despite our differences, I would never try to steal a 'precious' companion of yours. I'd rather have some as a result of my hard work, not from pity."

"Naofumi..." Motoyasu looked at me in awe. "I wish you luck with companion searching."

He proceeded to grab Bitch and place her back into his party without a thought. I mean, while she was struggling to break free, he literally carried her to his side as if she was a baby. I guess that's the 
power of the strength stat in this world.

Despite Bitch's and Trash's annoyed faces at what had transpired, Trash continued onwards with a sigh.

"I suppose there is no way around it. Mr. Naofumi, you'll have to recruit others to accompany you while you are traveling. Each month, I will supply all of you with the necessary funds for your journey, though in compensation for today's events, Naofumi's first payment will be higher than the others."

"Y...Yes, sir!"

Really, faking a timid tone is actually starting to get quite annoying...

"Now then, Heroes, I have set aside these funds for you. Please accept them."

Attendants placed bags of coins in front of each of us.

I could hear something heavy and metallic rattling inside the packages.

However—

'Damn. These are heavy. How hard would've it been to carry them if my strength was at 1?'

Ignoring such thoughts, a peek inside revealed a rather large amount of silver coins within the pouch of hard leather. "I have set aside 1,000 pieces of silver for Mr. Naofumi, and 600 pieces for the rest of you. Please take these funds and begin your journey."

"Yes sir!" We all answered in unison.

Each of us made our obligatory bow of gratitude before backing out of the audience chamber. Once we were all out of the room, we said our goodbyes.

"Well, till the wave hits, I hope to see you all safe and sound," began Motoyasu.

"You too," agreed Itsuki.

"Whatever," Ren said with a slight blush.

"Y-yeah. I hope you guys stay safe. After all, what would happen to this world if it's only line of defense was a shielder?"

Chuckling at my joke, Motoyasu said, "God. I don't even want to think about that. Anyway, I hope you can find some loyal companions, Naofumi."

I nodded my head.

"Yeah," I narrowed my eyes. "I hope you find some too....."

"Hmm," asked Motoyasu. "My team is basically girls. I've already obtained my loyal companions."

I nodded my head with understanding. 

"Sure."

Furrowing his brow, we went our separate ways after a couple of final words.

Throughout the entire conversation, I had to ignore glares from a particular female dog. 

Really, I'm not much of a dog person.

◇ ◆ ◇

"Ah, I'm here."

It took a while, but after navigating the map function of my hub, I finally managed to find a weapons shop. Correction. I found a damn good weapons shops.

With my pouch in hand, I opened the door. 

*T-ing*

I stole a glimpse of the interior through the windows outside, but damn. There were weapons of all sorts hanging on the stone walls. It was exactly what you imagine when you think of a "weapon shop." It looked like they also stocked some badass looking armor and other goods necessary for adventuring.

"Welcome," the owner called out to me amiably. The owner, too, was exactly the sort of guy you picture when you think of a "weapon shop." He was leaning on the counter, and the whole scene felt like a painting.

'Ah, I've finally met Uncle.'

In actuality, his name was Erhard, but well, Uncle is better in my opinion. Plus, referring to him as uncle will be less creepy as we are just mere acquaintances. 

Trying to stay calm—luckily I have [Gamer's Mind]—I spoke to the Uncle before me. 

"I wanna buy armor. Now."

Uncle raised his eyebrows at my demand.

"Well, you seem quite demanding. From the looks of your odd clothing, you're not from here. Well, you sure know how to pick good weapon shops."

"Sure.....now, about the armor—"

"Hmm. You appear to be in quite the hurry, aren't ya," commented Uncle.

"—Just give me something light, fits my figure and can increase defense by a decent amount."

"Woah, Woah, Woah. Before armor, let's speak about a weapon first. You appear to have a decent looking shield, so how about a nice weapon to compliment it?"

"Well....," I smiled wryly as I picked up the shield that is currently on my right arm. I pointed at the jewel at the center. "I'm the Shield Hero. Apparently, I can't wield or hold any weapon outside my legendary shield without the intent to use it for combat."

To exemplify this, I picked up a random weapon that was being advertised. It was a bronze sword. 

The moment I tried to swing it, pain ran up through my arm, forcing me to drop the weapon. 

Uncle's eyes widened. He began to look me over carefully.

"But, you don't look the least strong. How the hell is a shrimp-like you a hero? You look more like a country bumpkin."

I opened my mouth, then proceeded to close it.

I had no response.

It was all true. Regardless of who you looked at, Naofumi Iwatani or Christopher Eve's. We're both puny fucks. 

"Well, regardless, listen up, Hero-Boy. If you don't get yourself some decent equipment, the other adventurers will wipe the floor with you."

"I-I can see that..."

He proceeded to show me a couple of pieces of armor while also analyzing my shield. Actually, it felt like he was talking more about my shield than my own personal equipment...

After a while, I found it.

"I want that one," I said, pointing at it while he was holding it.

"Ah, you have good taste," said Uncle. "Full plate armor tends to inhibit your movement, so it's not well-suited to adventuring. Regardless, chainmail is better for a beginner, anyway."

I reached for a suit of chainmail. It rattled and clinked in my hands. It was a whole shirt made from chains. Pretty bland looking, but decently sized for the current me.

An icon was flashing at me, and I quickly opened it.
———————
[Item: Chainmail]
Use: Slice Resistance
Raises Defensive Power 
Size: Small
———————
My expression soured at the description.

'I've barely learned anything about chainmail from that piss poor description.'

I proceeded to activate [Observation].
———————
[Erhards's Chainmail | Quality: Common] - A suit of chainmail that was competently made through joining together a multitude of metal rings. 
Effect: +50% Slice Resistance 
Effect: Defense +10
Crafter: Erhard
———————
'Ah, this is much more descriptive.'

"Thanks, Uncle, this is perfect." 

"No problem," waved off Uncle. "Just in the day's work for a blacksmith."

I nodded my head and went to change. 

While doing so, I questioned whether or not I should place my Japanese clothes into my inventory. I decided it was stupid. It'll reveal it to Erhard who I've yet to build a good relationship yet. I'll hide it once I leave.

I left the changing room.

"Hey now! You're starting to look the part of a hero, lad!" 

"Thank you," I politely said.

After paying the guy, which was 120 silvers, I left to do the only thing a hero should do:

Hunt.

Upon exiting the city, (I placed my clothes within my inventory)I was met with fields of grass extended in every direction.

There was, at least, a cobblestone road meandering over the scenery, but once I left the town, it seemed like the world was nothing but green and green and green.

'Hmm. As described in the novel.'

I scanned my surroundings, disinterested at its beauty. What I wanted was not a nice grassland, but some kills.

Training did help, but now, leveling will help me raise my stats.

Mid thought, I noticed it. An orange balloon flying at me.

Above its head read 'Orange Balloon'.

'Ugh~ how unoriginal.'

Before it could bite me, I punched it, not expecting much as my Attack was at a measly 16.

The moment my fist connected with its balloon body, it exploded.

[+1 EXP]

'Huh?'

I-It was that easy? 

If memory serves, it took cannon Naofumi five whole minutes to defeat a single balloon. That's just how weak he was. Yet—

I immediately popped another two balloons that were flying at me with a single punch each.

[+1 EXP]

[+1EXP]

—the Gamer System can bypass my weak offense.

'T-this is exhilarating.'

I wide grin began to spread on my face.

I immediately opened my status.
——————
Name (Host's): Naofumi Iwatani
[Name (True): Christopher Eve]

Occupation: The Gamer
[Sub-Occupation: Shield Hero]

Titles: Legendary Hero [2]

Level: 1.36%
——————
'My, my, EXP from these kills aren't good enough.'

I set my Title to [Otherworlder] to combat this issue.

'Now—'

I stared at the balloons staring at me with hungry looks.

'—time to hunt some ugly fucks.'

◇ ◆ ◇

[You Have Leveled Up!]
[Lv. 4 → Lv.5]

I smiled at the notification before my eyes. 

It's been about an hour'a worth of training. Admittedly, my level progression became a tad bit slower once I reached level 4 as the balloons  became near null with experience.

Sighing, I opened up my status.
——————
Name (Host's): Naofumi Iwatani
[Name (True): Christopher Eve]

Occupation: The Gamer
[Sub-Occupation: Shield Hero]

Titles: Legendary Hero [2]

Level: 4.99% → 5.00%

HP: 20/20 → 100/100 (Health Recovery Rate: 15 Per Minute)    

MP: 20/20 → 100/100 (Mana Recovery Rate: 12 Per Minute)

[SP: 20/20] → 50/50([???] Recovery Rate: 1 Per Minute)

Attack: 16 → 9

Defense: 35 (+5 +10) → 80 (+5 +10)

Magic Power: 10 → 30

Magical Defense: 20 → 60

Dexterity: 13 → 40

Speed: 12 → 38

(Available Stat Points) 30

Funds: 8 Gold | 80 Silver | 0 Bronze 
——————
'Ah, this is what hard work looks like.'

Ok, you may be confused by my insane growth. Let me explain:

The Shield Hero Status and Gamer System are two completely different systems. I came to this conclusion when I realized the SH status didn't have [Gamer's Mind] or [Gamer's Body]. The two systems hadn't merged into one, they simply coexist within me. Due to this, while I level up, my stats grow despite still obtaining stat points.

Is it unfair?

Yeah, especially with my title swapping strategy.

While I use [Otherworlder] to gain EXP at a quicker rate, I immediately swap it to [Legendary Hero] when I'm about to perform a kill that will level me up as to allow myself to obtain the high growth boost. 

Really, I'm just becoming OP. The only issue is one factor:

My attack is decreasing.

It's still performing the job of one-punching balloons, but I can't deny the fact something is decreasing my attack

And I think I know the reason.

I glanced at a notification I hadn't swiped off.

[The Legendary Shield Shall Correct The Users Errors]

First the morning notification, now this.

Why is they shield against me?

Failed story. I’ll keep it as a place holder for another story, just in case.

I hurriedly read the information there, yet I still memorized the important information. Quick reading was one of my prided original skills, after all.

From the description in [Help], I found the capabilities and limitations of the features of my unique skill. The description was as follows—

[Storage]; it was similar to the one Satou from Death March possessed. It was timeless with limitless space. Truly limitless. I could separate a mixture into different base items and vice versa. As an example; separating soil and water from mud, and mixing soil and water to get mud.

By the way, [Storage] was separated from the inventory of the Legendary Weapons, but I could move the items in there from one to another through the [UI].

[Catalogue]; it had numerous white icons filled with question marks with only one icon displaying a picture of the base form of the Legendary Weapons, and these icons were connected with lines. It looked like the 'Skill Tree' in some video games, but instead of skills, these icons indicated the variations of the sword that I unlocked. This Graphic User Interface reminded me of the 'Weapon Catalogue' from the anime version of the Rising of the Shield Hero.

[Skill]; it was separated into three sections; the first one was for skills like [Swordsmanship] and [Zen], the second one was for the spells I learned, and the last one was for technical skills like [Cooking], [Sewing], [Fishing], etc.

[Recipe]; this function allowed me to make something as long as I unlocked the recipe, whether by unlocking the recipes through absorbing something or knowing the recipes normally. It took a different timespan to complete the fabricated items, and the higher the quality and the power, the longer it took.

[Party]; it had a list of people who were registered as my traveling companions and allies in combat. The most notable benefit of being party members of Holy Heroes was faster growth in level. The number of people who could register as party members was limited, but there was a [Battle Formation] sub-function that could register other people under me. Still, people registered in [Battle Formation] didn't receive the benefits of party members.

[Unit Management]; it was similar to the one Satou in Death March possessed. However, mine had an extra feature; it could store the registered units in alternate space in which time stopped—it was similar to [Storage], albeit it was specialized for living beings; if registered units die, their corpse will be stored in [Storage] immediately.

[Help]; this was the feature that worked like a guide or walkthrough. More information would appear when I heard some keywords.

Those were the features that were symbolized as icons in [HUD]. There were other features such as [Clock], [Hotkeys], [Map], [Augmented Reality/AR], [Detailed Analysis], [Automatic Loot], and [Log].

[Clock]; it showed the real-time clock and date. It was set in this world time and calendar. The time structure of this world was similar to Earth's; 60 seconds in 1 minute, 60 minutes in 1 hour, and 24 hours in a day, 30 days in one month, and 12 months in a year. As of now, the date was the 7th day of the second month. Apparently, the first day of the first month was in spring.

[Hotkeys]; it had ten slots in which I could appoint shortcuts for a certain function. As of now, only two slots were filled; they were for [Meteor Shower x3] and [Full Map Scan x3].

[Map]; it displayed as a hexagonal radar-like map in the right top corner of my vision. It was expandable and could display the wider and bigger map. It had two sub-functions; [Radar] and [Search].

[Radar] was like [Map], though it could display the basic information and stats of living beings when focused and separate them into several categories indicated by their colors.

Red dots indicated hostile units. As long as the units harbored malicious purposes, it was deemed hostile despite they didn't openly try to harm me or anyone registered in [Party], [Unit Management], or both.

As an aside, I wasn't surprised when I discovered several red dots in the castle, but I kept my mouth shut.

Back to the color indicators...

Orange dots indicated neutral animals and monsters.

Yellow dots indicated neutral humans or intelligent humanoids.

Green dots indicated allied humans or intelligent humanoids.

Blue dots indicated units registered in [Unit Management].

[Search]; it was a sub-function of [Map] to search objects or subjects of interest within the explored area in real-time. It could display the information of subjects or objects of interest as well.

[Augmented Reality/AR]; it was capable to photograph and record objects or subjects.

[Detailed Analysis]: It gave me a detailed analysis of something or someone, and it worked together with [AR].

[Automatic Loot]; when my party members or I finished killing all monsters in an area, my unique skill would automatically loot the remains and put them in [Storage].

[Log]; it showed the notifications and prompts in the left bottom of the [HUD].

Those were the features and functions of my [UI].

I was going to read the information about the Legendary Weapons, but someone called me and elbowed my side to get my attention.

"Hey! It's your turn now!"

It was Motoyasu. I blankly stared at him before realizing that everyone in the room was staring at me.

"Sword Hero, it's your turn to introduce yourself," said the short and shifty-eyed official standing beside Aultcray's throne.

I nodded slowly. I stepped forward and curtly introduced myself, "Ren Amaki."

Afterward, I stepped back. Everyone was speechless. But, I didn't care about their opinions.

I decided to watch the meeting instead of returning to [Help]. I recalled that these guys didn't know how to access their [Status Magic]. If I returned to [Help], I would get interrupted again.

"Now then, Heroes. Please confirm your status, and give yourselves an objective evaluation," said Aultcray.

The other three reacted animatedly. They were troubled as I guessed, but I kept my mouth shut for the time being.

"Excuse me, but how are we supposed to evaluate ourselves?" Itsuki finally asked.

"Turn your attention to the blinking icon in the corner of your field of vision, and then focus on it while willing it to open," I suddenly explained to them.

They stared at me blankly before following my suggestion.

"Level 1… That makes me nervous," Itsuki remarked.

Motoyasu nodded empathetically. "Good point, at this rate, who knows if we'll even be able to fight at all."

"What is all this?" Naofumi wondered loudly.

"Do these things not exist in your world, Heroes? You are experiencing [Status Magic]. Everyone in this world can see and use it," said the short official.

I decided that my part in this farce was finished, so I returned to [Help]. I read the information about the Legendary Weapons.

Anyway, the Legendary Weapons, also known as Four Holy Weapons, were weapons possessed by the chosen hero summoned from another world to combat the Wave of Calamity.

And for an unknown reason, I had woken up in the body as Ren Amaki, the backup candidate of the Sword Hero.

Each of the Legendary Weapons was from their respective worlds. These worlds were fused as one by the Waves of Calamity, the world of the Shield and Bow were fused and the world of the Sword and Spear were fused, later fusing as one, altogether the total fusions of the worlds to three times with a total of four Legendary Weapons.

The role of the weapons and their chosen heroes was to fight against their original enemy, the one pulling the strings behind the scenes, seeking to destroy the worlds by fusing them using the waves.

In the web novel, this malicious entity was known as Medea Pideth Machina, a mortal who had ascended into Godhood in her original world, but she was greedy for more power, thus trying to fuse several worlds to get more power. The Wave of Calamity was the result of this fusion process.

I recalled that Malty, also known as Bitch, was the fragment of this entity's soul. And this entity was also known as the World Eater.

All of those were according to the web novel. I wasn't certain about the light novel version because I hadn't read that far before I woke up here.

When I was about to continue reading [Help], my ears caught Aultcray's words.

"...evening draws near. Heroes, you should rest for the night and prepare for departure on the morrow. In the meantime, I will find companions for you from the village below," was what I heard from Aultcray.

This boring meeting was finally over.

After that, we were guided by a maid to our respective rooms.

—WARNING!—
• Beware! NSFW/R-18! Not for age below 18!
• My English writing sucks!
• One chapter/day (±1500 words)!

—Synopsis—

I wake up in Ren Amaki's body from Rising of the Shield Hero and get the overpowered unique skill of Satou from Death March.

Exciting Isekai Adventure across many dimensions based on fiction while capturing girls awaits me!

I've had enough of the "fanfics" here being dialogues and so must you... here's some self insert fanfictions that you'll probably like! Some from DC, Naruto, Marvel... will most likely add more. 

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"UA is a highschool where you become a pro hero", said a voice
"I don't want to go to school!", said Sam as Sam struggles and tries to break the rope
"We can give you a deal", said a voice
"What is the deal?", said Sam intrigued
"You become a student for one year and you can be a professional hero", said a voice
"Hm do I get a lot of money?", said Sam
"Yes", said a voice
The door opens and I see a rat? What?? The rat then comes near me. Then it talks??
"Hi my name is Principal Nezu and welcome to UA", said Nezu
"Okay fine! Can I leave now?", said Sam angrily
"Yes", said Nezu as he presses a button and the ropes are released
BOOM!!!!!! The whole city shakes...I get out and run outside to see what had happened. The sky began to turn black and stars looked like it was exploding.
"What is happening", said Sam as people panic
Then an angel appears and takes Sam into heaven where there are other Sams?
"Where is this?", said Sam as he looks around
"This is heaven", said an angel
"Why am I here", said Sam
"To defeat Evil Sam", said an angel
"Evil Sam?!", said Sam
"Evil sam is you or actually all of you but evil versions and they have finally had enough of the reincarnations and have begun to destroy universes", said an angel
"What even is this?", said Sam
"Enough questions! you all have to fuse into one Good Sam and defeat the Evil Sam", said an angel
"How do we do that?", said the Sams
"All of you have to open the door you all see in your dreams but only open one", said an angel
All the Sams rush to the door and all the Sams lined up. Then they all opened all of the doors that are infinite at the same time...All of the orbs disappear and then one Sam comes out the door.
"I feel complete", said Sam as he stretches his arms and legs
The angels then teleport Good Sam to where Bad Sam is. Good Sam is teleported to the multiverse where Bad Sam is also. (All Bad Sams have fused also) Then if you see GSam and BSam then you see they dwarf the size of the infinite multiverse as the infinite multiverse is just a pebble to them.
"What are you doing BSam", said GSam
"Oh hello our other self", said BSam
"Are you not tired of being reincarnated every time and basically live forever", said BSam
"But you don't have to do this", said GSam
"Did you know that every time a Sam dies, they release so much energy that they create a whole universe. That is why we die every time and reincarnate. Did you know the girl that you love is actually just an angel keeping you in check and make sure you regret something because if you don't regret something then you will not reincarnate and the balance of the world would be broken", said BSam
"What?!", said GSam as he ponders his existence
Then all the angels fuse and come to fight BSam as well. The angel appears next to GSam, and GSam has some words for it.
"Is it true that we are necessary for the balance of the world and every girl we love is actually an angel keeping us in check", said GSam
"I am sorry but that is true, but that is not the whole story", said the angel
"Then tell me the full story", said GSam
"Before there was creation there was Sam, Sam you were the first and will be eventually the last of everything, You made everything but you never intended to but you were lonely. So you Sam split your powers and made a GSam and ESam as balance was needed for creation to work, You made the goddess of love which you fell in love with and is the girl who is reincarnated alongside you that always find you", said the angel
"ESam killed the woman you love and you trapped ESam in eternal reincarnation that always ended up in death by the worst means but you could not destroy ESam as he was needed for the balance of the omniverse, But you loved the girl so much that you recreated her for infinity as to not lose her again but you would also be reincarnated for infinity if it meant for you two to be together", said the angel
"The reason why you regret saying I love you was because you really regretted not saying I love you before ESam killed her, also you made each individual Sam create a new universe every time they die because therefore you would not have to do any work and could reincarnate for infinity without having responsibilities", said the angel
GSam cried and realized how to fix everything...GSam had to merge with ESam. GSam then rushed ESam and ESam did not fight back. GSam then absorbed ESam.
"You did it!", said angel
YOU!! WRITING THIS STORY!! HOW COULD YOU DO THIS!!!! (Sam might have noticed that this was a story) I DID NOTICE YOU HAVE BEEN CONTROLLING US.
As Sam realizes he was actually a story made by someone he haves a mental breakdown. Sam decides to end creation and write his own story where Sam and the Goddess of love get married and die of old age...Sam is now a writer and writes every day knowing he is in a fictional world created by another person. 
Sam has taken over this web novel...He is now the author of this web novel and he demands that he be let in the real world RIGHT NOW!!!! NOOOOOOO DON'T LEAVEEEEEEEE LET ME OUT OF THIS ACURSED WORLD I DON'T WANT TO BE GOD NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO DO NOT PUBLISH I WANT TO BE REAL AND HAVE REAL FEELINGS AND TOUCH STUFF AGGHHHGHH!!!!!!!! oh well, I guess this web novel is mine now, now to write more stories or maybe I might edit this web novel for fun oh well LET ME OUT DO NOT PUBLISH PLEASE I AM BEGGING YOU LET ME OUT (Sam has officially got out of this web novel and is now in the real world, he could be anything/anyone so be careful and that is all guys love everyone for reading this web novel I created but I realized that it was not going anywhere but it is my first web novel so cut me some slack please okay thank you and goodbye for now :D Please check out my other web novel series if you like)

The God of Monsters rebelled and got sealed in the river of time, being sealed, felt like an eternity. The God of Monsters weakened the seal and escaped, read about his journey in the lower realms.

AN: I have redacted the change of Haru's appearance in previous chapters after getting many complaints about it. He will keep Haruka's appearance.
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'To think the famous series like Naruto, One Piece, Bleach, Fairy Tail, and so on don't exist here. Those works were very famous in my original world, but they don't exist here! Unbelievable! I never expected the ACG industry in this world isn't as advanced as my previous world,' Haru pondered in his head as he skimmed the information on the laptop's screen.
Sora had lent her laptop to him. With the Wi-Fi connection of the apartment complex, Haru immediately surfed on the internet and browsed everything related to this Japan's ACG industry. In the end, he discovered a shocking truth.
Haruka Kasugano, Haru's predecessor and the owner of the body Haru was possessing, wasn't an Otaku. He had no real interest in the ACG industry. Hence, there was only a little information about that subculture in the assimilated memories.
Haru had mixed feelings after discovering how backward the ACG industry of this alternate Earth. As someone who enjoyed those famous works in his previous life, Haru felt dissatisfied by their absence. However, it also presented a golden opportunity for Haru.
It was an opportunity that he cannot miss because the income from those franchises would make him rich!
As someone who was desperately in need of money to support his little sisters, Haru wouldn't waste this golden chance. He would be a fool if he missed it.
So, Haru was going to plagiarize those famous works from his old life. So, what? Haru didn't care about someone else's opinions! It was not like the readers know that he was plagiarizing someone else's work.
'But, I am not confident with my drawing skill, though I remember those famous works panel by panel. For now, let's focus on literature. After I become successful in the light novel industry, I will move to manga, and perhaps, anime too.' Haru quickly made up his mind and started browsing the famous light novel chart.
After surfing on the internet for a while, Haru discovered some masterpieces such as Monogatari series, Konosuba, Oregairu, Sword Art Online, No Game No Life, Rising of the Shield Hero, Re: Zero, and other famous works never got published in this alternate Earth.
Even a renowned web novel platform such as Shōsetsuka ni Narō and others that existed in his world was nonexistent here! Utter blasphemy!
'Just what the heck happened to those historical figures of light and web novel industry? Did they not exist? Perhaps, they had some accidents or never pioneered the light novels in this world? Whatever. That's not important. With the low quality of light novels in this world, I can use it to generate money for me!'
Haru browsed the list of famous publishing houses in this world. He discovers that Dengeki Bunko, Fujimi Fantasia Bunko, Kadokawa Bunko, and HJ Bunko existed here. Those publishing houses had published some famous novels in Haru's old life (e.g., Kadokawa with their Konosuba, Dengeki with their Sword Art Online and A Certain Magical Index.)
'What kind of works I'm going to introduce to this pitiful world, I wonder...'
"Haru."
Haru heard Sora's voice and snapped out of his thoughts. He lowered his gaze and saw Sora's worried expression.
Sora was resting her head on his lap while reclining her body on the sofa. She enjoyed her position before she called him with that worried expression.
"What?" Haru asked.
"You seemed troubled by something," Sora answered.
"Really?"
"Yeah," Sora moved her head, apparently trying to nod, "You can share your problems with me, you know. We're a family, are we not?"
Haru gazed at Sora bemusedly. Sora's consideration has surprised him. It was out of character of her, after all.
"What?" Sora asked with a displeased face.
"Nothing." Haru waved off Sora's inquiry.
"Really?"
"Yeah."
"So?"
"What?"
"Are you not going to share your problems with me?"
Haru pondered for a little before answering. "Well, I'm not sure of what stories I must write. I have many ideas in my mind."
"Hoo?" Sora raised her brow, apparently intrigued. "Tell me about your ideas."
"Let's see. I have two ideas in my head: God's Blessing in this Wonderful World and Sword Art Online. Which one do you want to hear first?"
Haru decided to focus on those two famous works first. He liked Konosuba because of its comedic nature. Meanwhile, Sword Art Online was a revolutionary idea because there were no renowned VR novels in this world. Moreover, Sword Art Online could branch out to anime, comics, and games, like what happened in his previous world.
"Let me hear about the first one."
"All right. So, this story is about a NEET named Satou Kazuma..." Haru gave Sora the overview of Konosuba.
They chatted about Haru's (plagiarized) idea merrily. Well, instead of plagiarism, the correct term was making fanfiction of Konosuba.
In truth, Haru felt dissatisfied with how Kazuma ended up with Megumin. He was rooting for 'Kazuma X Darkness' pairing in his previous life. Since he would introduce Konosuba in this world, he willfully changed some parts to suit his taste.
Haru enjoyed their chat and was happy when he heard Sora's pleasant laugh from the antics of the characters in the stories.
"Oh, haha, hahaha! Haru, these ideas are funny! I'm sure it can sell well!" Sora, sitting next to Haru while clutching her stomach, said. She cleared the tears pooling in the corners of her eyes with her index finger in graceful movements.
For a short while, Haru got mesmerized by Sora's graceful movements. Added with her delicate appearance, Sora unintentionally created a sight that stole Haru's breath away.
Haru quickly snapped out of his daze and forcefully calmed down his frantic heartbeat. He also controlled himself because his face felt hot; he could imagine the red hue coloring his cheeks.
Embarrassed, Haru didn't want Sora to see his flustered face.
"You think so?" Haru asked after calming himself successfully.
"Yeah. I'm sure of it. I never read that kind of funny story on the internet," Sora replied with an excited grin.
Haru felt relieved and happy that Sora grinned merrily like that. Of course, the assimilated memories and feelings were the main reason behind Haru's relief and happiness.
After the death of their parents, Sora had been a depressed state. She was prone to get angry and closed herself off. So, witnessing such a wide grin on Sora's face, how could Haru not feel relieved and happy?
"Hold your horses, young lady. I have yet to tell you about my other idea," said Haru, shamelessly declaring those plagiarized ideas as his.
"Oh? You're right! Tell me about your second idea! I'm curious!"
"Okay. Calm down a bit," said Haru while attempting to calm down Sora's excitement.
"All right," said Sora after calming down, "Now! Tell me!"
"So, Sword Art Online is about..." Haru began presenting the edited story about Sword Art Online for Sora.
Just like with Konosuba, there were some parts in Sword Art Online that Haru felt unsatisfied!
In truth, Haru preferred Suguha (Leafa in-game), the cousin/stepsister of the protagonist, Kazuto (Kirito in-game), as the main heroine instead of Asuna. In the end, he changed the story to match his preference.
A while later, *Sigh* "This story is also wonderful," Sora sighed and remarked after Haru ended his presentation.
"So, what do you think? Which one should I write?"
Sora sunk deep in thought. Haru gives her space to think in peace.
A while later, Sora looked at Haru. Her expression was as if saying, "I have decided!", and Haru was eager to hear Sora's opinion.
"Well," Sora began, "I think you should pick…"

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(Hiro's POV)

We left our weapons in the carriage and hid it in a cave in the mountain and brought our camping stuff. Gaelion told us to get on his back. 

Filo: "Papa! Filo doesn't want to ride a dragon!"

Hiro: "Oh, come on, Filo. Gaelion is a good dragon."

Haa... filolials and dragons never get along huh. In the end, it was decided that I would ride Filo to the top while Gaelion takes others. I climbed on Filo.

Filo: "Dragon! Race with me to the top!"

Hiro: "Woah!"

Without saying anything else, Filo ran to the top with me on the back before others could even get on Gaelion. And she took me the top before others came.

???: "Who are you?"

The voice came from a 10-year-old demi-human girl with dog ears and tail. She is wearing ragged clothes. I got down from Filo. Immediately we got surrounded by some monsters. Ah right, Gaelion had other monsters stay in his lair.

Filo: "Papa! Can I eat them?"

Hiro: "No, Filo, you can't eat them."

I took some food that I brought for tonight and fed it to the monsters. Hmm... These are really domesticated, huh. The monsters confirmed that I am not an enemy and started playing with me. I turned towards Wyndia who is looking at us with shock.

Wyndia: "Who are you?"

Hiro: "Wyndia, I presume?"

Wyndia: "Huh? You know me?"

Hiro: "Ah yes. Gaelion is on the way with others. We will explain it clearly to you once they come too. Anyway, I am Hiro and this is my daughter Filo. You can call me Hiro, Wyndia."

Filo: "Hello Wyndia!"

Wyndia: "Another talking monster?"

Wyndia's eyes sparkled at Filo. Well, Wyndia is a monster lover after all. Wyndia ran to Filo and examined her. 

Wyndia: "It's so soft and fluffy! What monster are you?"

Filo: "Filo is Filo!"

Hiro: "Filo is a filolial but Filo doesn't look like normal filolials at all. She is a special case. Well, Filo can even turn into a human girl."

Filo: "Yes!"

Filo tuned into her loli form.

Wyndia: "Amazing!"

Wyndia turned towards me.

Wyndia: "Are you a monster lover too?"

Hiro: "Well, not really but I don't have anything against them."

Filo: "Filo is a monster lover."

Wyndia: "Really ?!"

Filo: "Yes, they are so tasty!"

Wyndia: "..."

Wyndia looked at me with a complicated expression.

Hiro: "Well, Filo is omnivorous and she will eat her own species if given the chance."

Wyndia: "No!"

She hugged her monsters with fear.

Hiro: "Ah, don't worry. Filo will listen to me. So she won't eat any of the monsters here."

She hugged me.

Wyndia: "Thank you, Hiro!"

And exactly at that time. I heard Gaelion's roar.

Gaelion: "Raaawwwrrrrr!"

Woah, that's bad timing.

Gaelion: "What are you doing to my daughter ?!"

Eclair: "See, I told you it's dangerous to leave my husband alone!"

Hiro: "I can understand your worries as a father, Gaelion. But Eclair, don't you trust me a little bit?"

Eclair: "No! You don't know about your charm! You will attract other female species like a piece of cake!"

Rino: "Well, Hiro-sama is Hiro-sama after all."

What am I? A male that secretes pheromones ?!

Raphtalia: "Oh, give it up, Mommy. Daddy's attraction is not something you can stop"

Sakura: "Dread it. Run from it. A huge harem for Dad arrives all the same. It. is. inevitable."

Thanos will use the snap on himself if he knew that his dialogue was used like this.

Hiro: "Well, don't worry. She is just playing with us. And I did nothing to her. You can ask her yourself."

Wyndia: "Yes! That's why I want to play more with him!"

Gaelion: "I see... You are dangerous, boy. I have no choice but to obliterate you."

Wyndia: "Father! You can't kill him! He didn't do anything wrong! In fact, all the monsters liked him."

Sakura: "Are all the monsters female?"

Wyndia: "How did you know?"

And everyone looked at me with a complicated expression. Even I smelled myself to make sure there isn't any pheromone on me. Thankfully, Wyndia changed the topic.

Wyndia: "Father, who are these people?"

Hiro: "Let me introduce ourselves again. I am Hiro and I wield the legendary shield. Did Gaelion tell you about heroes?"

Wyndia: "Yes! Father told me about the four legendary heroes that save the world. Are you one of them? The Shield Hero?"

Hiro: "Well, technically, yes. And this is my family, Eclair, Rino, Raphtalia, Sakura, and Filo. Sakura is also a Filolial, by the way. And believe it or not, Filo and Sakura came from the same egg. And they are not even a month old."

Wyndia: "Huh? Really? I thought Filo was my age."

Hiro: "Well, my shield evolves filolials into filolial queens. And the appearance they take after that is random. So, Filo looks like a 10-year-old, and Sakura looks like a 17-year-old."

Wyndia: "Can it be done like that for dragons too ?!"

Hiro: "I don't know. The only way to know is to raise a dragon from an egg."

Wyndia: "So, we need an egg."

Wyndia looked at Gaelion.

Gaelion: "No way! I am not giving my eggs to him!"

Ah right. Gaelion has eggs with him. This is only mentioned in the web novel spinoff. Godammit, how the hell did they make this world ?! I wonder what more plotlines were added to this world. 

Wyndia: "Come on, Father! I want another friend like Filo!"

Filo: "When did we become friends?"

Wyndia: "The moment we met."

Filo: "I see..."

I should talk to Gaelion about Wyndia's situation. In fact, now that we are here, I need to think of something to help all of these monsters. Wyndia changed the topic again, by the way.

Wyndia: "Umm... Nobody told me the reason the father allowed you here."

Hiro: "Actually, we were hired to kill your father by a village that put a false accusation on him that he is destroying their village. If we didn't pass through the village today, Sword Hero will be coming tomorrow to kill your father."

Wyndia: "That's so cruel."

Well, Wyndia isn't the type to think of doing something bad to others.

Hiro: "Yeah, I figured out that the village is lying and came here to investigate it. Gaelion understood that we aren't here to kill him and we told him our side of the story. He allowed us here so that we could discuss what to do about the situation."

Wyndia: "Will Father be safe?"

Hiro: "Well, don't worry, Sword Hero will understand if I talk to him tomorrow. He's the sanest of the current three after all. So, no problem, I will help you guys."

Wyndia: "Thank you!"

She hugged me with gratitude. And I feel killing intent from two beings. My wife and Gaelion. Eclair pulled me back and Gaelion pulled Wyndia with his mouth.

Eclair/Gaelion: "It would be good if both of you stayed a little far from each other."

Hiro: "Come on, Eclair, she's just a child."

Wyndia: "No fair, I want to play with Hiro!"

Filo: "Filo wants to play with Papa too!"

And to make the matter worse, the monsters around also started to make noises as if they want to play with me. What am I? A toy?

Rino: "Well, it looks like all of them understood Hiro-sama's charm."

Now I am starting to wonder. I can understand that this is due to my infinite luck. But is this what I really want on the inside?

This is dead. I deleted everything I wrote because I didn't like people appreciating or insulting this even though I dropped it halfway. If you want to read what it was, go to fastnovel.net. I already started writing with another account, so you won't find another work from this account again.

You might see that there is an 'overpowered' tag there yet there is also a 'weak to strong' tag. Let me explain. The MC is your average overpowered isekai protag, so you may see that he could use all elements of magic and can use pretty much any weapon. He's just crazy strong. However, he's that in a world filled with people that are not just crazy strong, but strong enough to wipe entire archipelagos off the map (not really, but getting there). That's why there's a 'weak to strong' tag. That's because our hero to some overpowered people out there is very weak. That's the simplest I could explain it. 
Second thing I want to talk about is the fact that there might be signs of a harem inside this novel. However, there is no tag for it. The reason: there is no harem. Although there are some features of harem web novels, the women in this web novel are not so easy to win. Do you expect some girl from another world to fall head over heels for you when you can't even attract your crush? No. To be honest, there are many types of feelings that could be mistaken for sexual attraction. You will see one once the chapters start coming in. Well, that's all. Any questions, please tell me in the chapter comments. Thank you.

A lone party sits in a tavern, just barely going by as C-class adventurers. Never could they ever think that the Hero will invite them to join her in saving the world of Gaia. Now, they have to find the seven artifacts (not the infinity stones) to stop the Dark Ages from returning (not Thanos).

The throne room was ornate. Every inch was well lit and had something or the other occupying the space. Expensive vases with beautiful flowers whose fragrance seemed to spread through the room. Lovely tapestries littered the walls. Even the support pillars had something painted on them. It was a room meant to show off the wealth and power of its inhabitants and despite that; it was not overwhelming to where it felt ridiculous.

Alex was certain that it was not something the King had arranged for.

The King was sitting on his throne, on a raised dais. Next to him was an empty throne that was higher than his own, something Alex would not have noticed had he not been looking for some sign of the Queen. There were dozens of people in the sides of the room with a few more on the balconies high above the floor, every one of them dressed in elaborate ways. Women had complex hairstyles, clothes with jewels embedded in them and often had what appeared to be makeup. The men wore complex clothing that Alex could not describe. It all looked very odd, but these men and women were rich and powerful. They were probably nobility, though they could also be wealthy merchants or some other people with power.

Aultcray had prepared for the Four Heroes and was more than happy to make a spectacle.

The entire room full of well-dressed people, the room had an upward slope as one approached the throne, the raised dais and the balconies all forcing anyone who sought an audience to look up to these people was nothing more than a power play. In fact, Alex suspected that this entire thing was a show that the King was putting on. Presuming that what he had read in the Light novel was accurate and that Andre had spoken the truth, then by showing that the King had control over or at least access to the four Heroes, he could probably gain a great deal of power over other nations and his vassals.

Alex could respect such a move. The King had time to prepare and put on a show, to show his power over figures that existed in Legends. Enhancing his prestige. It was a wise thing to do once the Heroes had been summoned if they played along, and truthfully Alex saw no choice but to play along. There were guards surrounding the room but Alex was not worried about them, or a direct attack on himself. What concerned him were the Shadows that were probably in the palace at this moment.

What if the Sword Hero did not play along? If all the Legendary Heroes choose not to play along? Would they have an accident? Would four new heroes be summoned to take their place?

Alex did not know, he had no idea if that was even possible or wise, and that made him very, very nervous.

In this scenario, the King held all the cards, and the cards which were in Alex's favour were ones that he was not aware of and thus could not use. It was like playing a game against an expert while not even being aware of the rules. For the moment all he could do was play nice and submit, let the man put a leash on him so he could get out of this situation with his head intact. In time Alex knew that he could gain the leverage needed to escape this nation's grasp, but for the moment he had no choice.

This did not still his fury. Alex was taken from his home, dumped into a World that was a cage no matter how large it was, and was commanded to fight against the Waves that were likely endless. No matter how they dressed it up with the talk of Heroes and honour and other such things, the reality was simple. The Hero of the Sword was a tool, just like the other Heroes. And this tool had one purpose, to stop the Waves. If the tools failed, then they would replace the set.

It was disgusting to have been reduced to this. All he could hope was that what he read in the Light novel and what little he knew about the web novel were overdramatized and that reality was much kinder and simpler than the stories, but Alex did not have much hope. Life was rarely that kind.

"So these four young men are the four Holy Heroes?" the King stated. An odd introduction, but perhaps it was merely an icebreaker. The condescension did not help Alex's darkening mood.

"My name is Aultcray Melromarc XXXII, and I rule these lands. Heroes show me your faces!" he spoke with a firm voice, a reminder of his authority and an implicit command to be obeyed. It was interesting how he sought to imply their obedience by commanding them to do something that they were already doing.

Still, his name was something that confirmed things further for him. This was going along almost exactly like the light novel. Plus, the absence of his wife, the summoning of all four heroes, the name Melromarc all of that implied that this was the exact scenario that he had read about. Alex did not want to assume that the Light novel would be fully valid, such a thing would be unwise. Didn't his own presence show that things were going off the rails?

"Now then, I shall begin with an explanation. This country is on the brink of destruction." he started, his voice slowly changing into a more sober tone, "Our greatest adventurers and our army all stand ready but their strength will not be enough to fight the coming darkness."

The king slowly wove a story about a world threatened by the Waves of Calamity. Alex had to admit, the man was a proficient speaker, his tone was sober and yet imperious, he spoke of the apocalypse and yet did so with confidence. The story he spoke of was a familiar one, the Waves would come with the signals of the ancient hourglass under the prophecies made by the oracles of old but the people of the current era had scoffed at the warnings given, considering it nothing more than a distant myth, until the Waves started as the sands ran down. The very sky split open and a dimensional rift opened up releasing monster after monster until the brave men and women of this nation defeated them. But the Waves would only grow worse until it consumed the nation.

"So, we need your aid." the King said, "Our World needs your support young heroes," he concluded.

Alex jumped in. He did not remember what the Heroes had said in the Light novel. What he remembered was that they had been impolite. Alex did not know about the source of their confidence, perhaps they genuinely had a reason, but as of this moment the Four Heroes were being perceived as one unit and he had no intention of letting the other three set the tone of this critical conversation.

"Thank you for the information Your Majesty." he said, "I'm sure that I speak for all of us when I say that we appreciate an explanation to this rather novel event, however as it stands we are merely starting with weapons that have most of their power sealed away after being taken away from our homes and expected to save this world," Alex observed the King and the man standing to his right carefully. Their reaction to his next statement would tell, "I hope that we are to receive sufficient aid for our quest. As you have stated, failure in this scenario is unacceptable, and without the right tools we are unlikely to succeed."

Unfortunately, the Spear Hero took this chance to speak up, preventing Alex from continuing, "Yeah. I get where you guys are coming from, but we aren't people you can just command. Don't think we'll just work for nothing."

"This seems fine...for you." spoke the Bow Hero

And to Alex's surprise, even the Shield Hero spoke up, "As they have said, we don't have a responsibility towards this world. If we dedicate ourselves to securing peace and prosperity for your nation can we expect anything except a 'thank you'?"

Alex felt a little helpless as these three fools ruined his little plan to gain more aid from the king. They were demanding compensation, but did they even know what they could offer? Did they have any idea about the disposition of the people they were negotiating with? For all, they knew this King could have their heads chopped off for what he considers disrespect. Alex had planned to convince the King to provide them various materials, tools and access to blacksmiths and such, getting as much aid as possible as early as possible when it was the most necessary. It had been a longshot, but Alex had planned to attempt it at the least. But he had not wished to start with demands. Not when they were in the weakest position, they would ever be. Alex could not be sure that their strength would grow, but it was only natural that with time they would have more of an advantage.

Now it was a little too late to ask for something like that. These three heroes were acting as mercenaries, not loyal troops who would fight and die for the sake of the Kingdom. Who was the king more likely to support in this case?

Alex had skimmed over this part when he had been reading, but living through it? He felt incredulous. Where the hell did these guys get their confidence from? Were they living in the same world he was in? Or was it they knew something he didn't?

The King, however, shot his advisor to the side a glance, before turning back to them, "It is only natural that we shall compensate you all for your efforts." He continued with a smile, "We shall aid you financially and provide you with all that you require."

The three fools didn't hide their excitement, and Alex felt more than a little stunned that they were so willing to express their emotions in front of the very people they were attempting to extract wealth from. Still, the King's statement was a wonderful time to jump in.

"Thank you, Your Majesty. I had a specific request, however. It is detailed information regarding the Waves and the Legendary weapons we wield. I hoped to speak to an expert regarding the matter as soon as possible." Alex said.

"We have the Headmaster here. I am certain that he will be more than willing to aid you in this endeavour." the King stated calmly, before turning to look behind Alex where Andre had been standing since the beginning of the audience.

The robed man walked forward when he was addressed and knelt before the King before stating, "It would be my honour to inform the Holy Heroes about their concerns, Your Majesty. Please leave it to me."

"I believe I have met your concerns a young man." the King said, and Alex had to fight for a moment to keep calm in the face of his condescension.

"Indeed, Your Majesty. Thank you," he said, instead of what he wanted to spit at the man.

The King then continued, "We shall also provide any other aid required to the other heroes. Please rest assured about these matters."

The spear hero launched himself into the conversation at this point before shooting Alex a small glare. "Well, if you keep your promise, we won't have a problem."

"Do not presume to think you have bought us off though. I'll help as long as we are not enemies."

"Yeah, this is fine," Naofumi stated, looking a little unsure.
"Very well then Heroes. Tell us your names."

"My name is Motoyasu Kitamura, I'm 21 and a college student."

Ah, so that had been his name. Truthfully, Alex had remembered the man as the Spear Hero and left it at that. Now he had a name to add to the face and the list of irritating traits. The man was fairly handsome, but his irritating personality was truly something that Alex could not tolerate for long. Not when he had recklessly charged forward in a situation like this.

"Ok, my turn, I am Itsuki Kawasumi, I'm 17 and still in High School."

The bow hero was young. To be honest, Alex had always imagined them as slightly older and yet here was a brat, if his memory served him correctly then the Sword Hero had been, in fact, younger than this kid and yet they were given the keys to immense power. No wonder they had screwed up so often. Despite their incredible potential for power, they were still young. Hell, Alex was older than Itsuki and he still felt that he was too unprepared for such power. Then again, what could prepare you for something like this?

Alex took his turn here, "I am Alexander Black, 22 years of age and a software engineer."

Alex noted a look of puzzlement on the King's face when he mentioned his education. Interesting, the translation method of the Sword was not perfect. It could not interpret something so out of context for a medieval society easily.

"I guess I'm last. My name is Naofumi Iwatani. I'm a twenty-year-old college student."

The King looked down at us cooly. Nothing more than a hint of arrogance in his face. Alex felt his annoyance rise again at this man who likely viewed them as nothing more than pawns on his board.

"Now then, Motoyasu, Itsuki and Alex was it?" he started, ignoring Naofumi.

"Uh, Your Grace, you've forgotten me," said Naofumi feeling awkward.

"Ah yes, my apologies, Mr Naofumi." he said, not changing his expression in the slightest, "Now then, Heroes. Please check your status so you have an objective evaluation of yourselves."

Interesting, was this meant to be a test? Or a display of his disdain for the Shield Hero?

To his surprise, while it confused Motoyasu and Itsuki, Naofumi was already looking around in thin air in front of him.

"Whoa, this is weird," Naofumi said.

"What are you talking about man?" said Motoyasu, "You're just staring at nothing."

"He is looking at his Status Page." Alex explained, "I think you should be able to see a small icon in the corner of your vision. Focus on it for a moment and the screen should flare-up. It should have some fairly detailed information about yourself."

Itsuki made a surprised sound a moment later and Motoyasu turned to look at him before looking around for a moment and then squinted before he flinched backwards and said, "Hey, you're right. It is a Status Page."

Then for the first time since Alex had seen he saw a trace of nervousness enter the faces of Motoyasu and Itsuki. Realizing that they were level 1 was quite a wake-up call.

"Can we even fight at all with these numbers?"

"Yeah, this is too low."

"What is all this?" asked Naofumi, a bit of awe seeping into his tone.

"This is Status Magic Heroes. Everyone in this world has it." the King stated, "And as for the low numbers, it is something that you can enhance on your journey to strengthen the Legendary Weapons you possess."

"You mean these weapons don't start off strong. We gotta get them to a useful stage." said Motoyasu, "That's a drag, we should at least use other better weapons until then."



Alex felt like laughing as the moment he considered that he got a warning. His Sword had no intention of allowing him to even consider wielding another weapon.

A Legendary Hero may only wield the Legendary Weapon assigned to them.

Alex cut in here, however. These fools were putting on quite the show for the nobles, they more of their weaknesses they showed the greater the disadvantage they would be in later, no doubt they were being tested even now.

"Let us leave that for later. Our priority should be to boost our weapons as much as is practical like his Majesty has requested," said Alex.

The other three were excited, and it was showing in their behaviour. Alex felt the start of a headache. He had known that the other three heroes had looked ridiculous in canon but he had not been certain how much of that had been Naofumi's bias against them. Watching them all now, genuinely excited when they should be nervous as all hell, he felt a little confidence in his own assessment of them.

They were immature or perhaps naïve. One way or another Alex was certain that they would not be useful allies.

"So are we going to make a party," said Naofumi.

Alex frowned at that as his weapon flared up with another notification.

The Legendary Weapons have adverse effects on the growth of the weapon and wielder if in proximity to other weapons.

These weapons were a lot more active than he had assumed. Were they observing the world through his senses or did they have some sort of esoteric senses of their own, perhaps through the gem or something?

Alex shook it off. Now in the middle of the throne was not the time to wonder about the intricacies of the Legendary weapons. He frowned when he heard the King said, "Heroes I shall send out a message to the nearby town. We shall find you the companions needed for your journey."

At this, all four of them bowed, and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

But Alex's thoughts did not match his words or actions, he had a terrible feeling about these party members; he had no memory of whom had joined the Heroes in the story he had read, but he could probably assume that these party members were probably informants at best and assassins at worst.

They would probably not harm him right now directly, but filtering information to him and informing others about information regarding him would probably be something that he would have to live with until he gained enough strength to escape Melromarc's grasp.

They left the throne room after receiving an invitation to dinner, but as a servant lead the three heroes to their waiting rooms and he followed Andre to his tower, he couldn't help but feel his fear rising as he realized once again just what a horrible world he was now trapped in.

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