In the land of Melromarc, the four cardinal heroes were summoned, each wielding a single weapon spear, bow, sword, and shield.
But what if the kingdom accidentally summoned a vassal hero unlike anything the world has seen, a hero with the power to...
After Naofumi, Raphtalia, and Rishia were almost killed by a kappa, they were saved by a mysterious girl.
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???: I take my eye off you guys, and you managed to get yourselves into trouble. You guys could've died, you know
Naofumi dropped to his knees from the pain, which caused Rishia and Raphtalia to help him up.
He then looked at the girl with skepticism.
Naofumi: Who are you?
Kizuna: Kizuna, Kazayama Kizuna. The Hunting hero of the four Cardinal Heroes
[Note: She's actually called the Hunting Tool Hero, but i shortened it to be Hunting Hero because its easier and because "Monster Hunter"]
Kizuna retreacted her fishing pole and stored it away before approaching the party.
Kizuna: Since I gave you my name, how about telling me yours since it's fair
Naofumi: Naofumi Iwatani, Shield Hero of the four Cardinal Heroes
Kizuna's eyes widened in surprise that Naofumi was a Cardinal Hero.
Kizuna: Huh!? You're a Cardinal Hero, too!? But that's impossible because I've never heard of you
Naofumi: nor I you. I've never even heard of the Hunting Hero
Kizuna: And that name of yours. Can I assume that you're from Japan?
Naofumi: Yeah, so you too, Huh?
Kizuna: You should take things easy, considering that you took a lot of damage despite wearing heavy armor. Actually, it looks like your gear is bugging out, except for her costume. What's up with that?
Naofumi and their group took a look at each others equipment and saw that their stuff is glitching with the exception of Rishia's rathian costume which simply changed colors from a vibrant green to a mold-green color with a bit of purple on it.
Naofumi: Now that you mentioned it. My defense stat is bugging out
Raphtalia: But how is Rishia's costume fine?
Naofumi: it must be because it's made using monster parts not native to any world
Kizuna: Why don't we treat those wounds of yours first, then we can talk
Kizuna began leading the party to her prison cell, where they talked about their circumstances while Naofumi is getting treated.
Kizuna: I see... so you're a hero from another world, Naofumi. Oh, is it okay if I call you Naofumi?
Raphtalia, who is helping Rishia treat Naofumi's wounds, glared at Kizuna while pouting.
Naofumi: Call me whatever you want, and I'll return the favor
