The Hero With The Power of Song (Female Reader x Rise of The Shield Hero)

Episode 27: Red Or White

(Y/N): So, let's get started. You gonna talk or not?

Tsubasa: I am part of your party now, aren't I? I will answer any questions you have.

Malty: Including those about my mother?

Tsubasa: Yes. I will answer truthfully.

(Y/N): Then, let's start at the beginning. How did you become a legendary Candidate?

Tsubasa: I was given the blood of a hero. Like how it's supposed to go.

(Y/N): But who?

Tsubasa: Obviously one that will increase my prowess with a sword.

Ren?....No way. How did she manage to convince him to her side?

Cloud: That is the hero of the sword correct?

(Y/N): Yeah. But how did she even get him to join her?

Tsubasa: He was promised a way to get stronger. And she did not lie. And his companions are also allowed upon Aincrad.

Malty: But what else does he gain?

Tsubasa: Training whenever he desires. A wide arrange of accomodations to his every need. And a safe place to rest his head. Same for all of his companions. Speaking of, what level are all of you?

Hmm...I haven't had time to check in a while. I look to my companions.

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Malty (Level 20)
Cloud (Level 8)
Miku (Level 15)
Okita (Level 5)
Mary (Level ???)
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Tsubasa: Not very high, I would like to think. What is your level at the moment?

As she says that, I check my status.

(Y/N): I'm Level 30.

Tsubasa: So am I. Meaning, everyone else is behind.

Malty: Hey, I can't be that far-

(Y/N): Malty is level 20. Cloud is 8. Miku is 15 and Okita is 5.

Malty quickly got confused. She then looked to her teammates.

Tsubasa: As their leader, you have only been focused on improving yourself. I'm disgusted that I managed to lose by a level 20 and that shrine maiden.

Shirabe: I am also level 30. You have some nerve.

I rub my forehead while looking down. She's not wrong. I have been looking after them, but I haven't taken training with them seriously.

(Y/N): She's right. And I have to make that change.

Shirabe: Leave that to me. We'll head to the Hero's Training Grounds and I'll give them a work out.

Tsubasa: I will take the hero and the previous princess.

Malty: Huh? Why me?

Tsubasa: You are 10 under her. Meaning, you can "Rank-Up". It's a form of growth that let's you get stronger. I assume the reason your white flames still hurt you is that you have reached your current growth limit.

I looked to Malty as she was looking out the window.

(Y/N): Are you feeling okay to even move?

She looked to me and nodded. She then started standing up, although with a little bit of trouble.

Malty: Don't have much of a choice. When my mother finds out that Tsubasa hasn't returned yet, she won't take it lightly. So, I need to be ready.

Mary: We all need to be ready.

(Y/N): Actually, I want to take today to train with Okita personally.

As I say that, I saw from the corner of my eye that Okita flinched. I hear Tsubasa huff before she stood up.