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Shield and Zero

ANOTHER CROSSOVER BY THE REQUEST OF MY LITTLE SISTER. AND AGAIN, DO NOT READ THIS AS WELL. I'LL KNOW IF SOMEONE ELSE READ THIS INSTEAD OF ME.

Naofumi's POV...

The ocean breeze was a haven of silence. Everyone in Rock Valley- the place that was once called Lurolona village but was left abandoned after the Wave- is at the moment, in its restoration phase.

There were so many things this place needs fixing. Plantations, houses, schools, and parks. Everything was in ruins as the original residents in this place died during the Wave. With a heavy heart, it would take a while until everyone can settle in.

There's a cliche of sorts but after many twists and turns, I have become the lord of this town after saving the demi-humans.

Since lord Seaetto, who also died governing Lurolona Village, the Queen gave me a place. Who knew this all happened after getting my revenge over Trash and Bitch as my efforts were finally acknowledged?

I clench my fist.

All that effort, all the hardships, and all of the discrimination. I finally showed them that even a shield can be a weapon. Worthy of being a part of the 4 Cardinal Heroes.

I have to thank her highness, Queen Mirellia, and Melty for clearing my name..

Yet still, listening to everyone in the village chatting, and joking around. Smiles that point out their freedom and future aspirations. Their hopes and dreams, their gleeful laughter, and their determined will to face hardships toward a brighter tomorrow.

But despite this calming environment, I have this lingering feeling bothering me.

In deep thought, I furrowed my brows. I already knew the answer.

...It is none other than the Apocalyptic destruction of the upcoming Wave.

Will it be more powerful than the last time? Where will the next Wave appear? Will these Waves ever end? Exactly how long can we defend this world from the Waves? Are we just gonna fight it aimlessly without knowing its purpose?

Now that I mention it after the Trash kept yapping about defending the world and asking for help in getting rid of the Waves, he never did tell us the reason why this was happening.

The following image soon resurfaced at the back of my mind, and honestly, it was the first memory I don't want to remember and the last thing I don't want to think about.

The people of Merlromarc, mostly the Trash King, decided to summon the heroes. Being summoned, I can still remember vividly how being brought into this fantasy world full of magic and monsters from a book I just randomly look into the library.

There's always a hidden rule that even an Otherworlder like me follows. Royalty must always be obeyed. In fact, the history of Medieval Royalty has been known to rule lands in a feudal structure. Same with fairytales where royal families are seen as sacred rulers. Not to mention the mangas I read about an MC being brought to another world and befriending the princess with a chivalry order. So you can't blame me, it was my second instinct at that time.

But this one event that change my life was unexpected. Red carpet, loyal knights lined up, and a throne upfront. What sat next to that royal Trash, was the Bitch of this century.

I close my eyes.

Remembering how that book dragged me in between its pages and only to find myself in the middle of a magic circle along with Ren, Motoyasu, and Itsuki. It was a memory of my first experience in this world. So fresh and ignorant, without a care in the world.