"Elemental Hero" (The Rising of the Shield Hero X Male Reader)

Favor For A Blacksmith

*Y/N's POV*

I ended up finding Melty before she made it back to the king, we were in an alley and her guards were looking at me.

Guard 1: "Elemental Hero, we will only ask you this once, leave now or we will make you leave by force."

Y/N: "I'm only here to speak to her. I'm not here to cause trouble."

Guard 2: "Leave now. Final warning."

Y/N: "Man, and I was never really the one for warnings..."

I appeared behind the guards and they all turned around at the same time. I put my hand up in front of them with a dark aura surrounding my hand.

Y/N: "Go to sleep."

They all collapsed and fell asleep. Melty looked at me, shocked.

Y/N: "Sorry, but this was the only way I could talk to you before you went to the king."

Melty: "You want to speak to me? I'm royalty, why would you want anything to do with me?"

Y/N: "Listen, I'm sorry for how Naofumi acted towards you. He... We were both mistreated by your sister and your father. We were treated like criminals and outsiders. Accused of things we didn't do. I understand why Naofumi acted like that, but it's his hatred for your father that caused this. I know to at least give someone a chance. That's why I'm here now talking to you."

Melty: "Why can't you two and my father just work together?"

Y/N: "I was willing to work with him at first, until he started treating me like trash and lied to everyone about Naofumi and I. It's more of your father that caused this. Things could've been different, but it was also your sister that caused all of this to happen. I won't forgive them for what they have done. But, I can't take out that hatred I have for them, onto you since you had nothing to do with it."

Melty: "I appreciate you giving me a chance, I just wish things could be better..."

Y/N: "I do as well. These guards should be waking up any second. They won't remember me showing up. So, try explaining to them what happened, but just don't mention me."

Melty: "Wha--"

Y/N: "I'll see you later, Melty."

I then walked away and made my way back to the weapon shop. I walked in and saw Erhard behind the counter. Looks like Naofumi and the others left. I pulled out a bag of silver and tossed it to Erhard. He caught it and looked confused.

Y/N: "I told you I would pay you for letting us talk here about something."

Erhard: "You really didn't have to pay me, kid."

Y/N: "Don't worry about it, besides, I have a favor to ask you."

Erhard: "A favor? What is it?"

...

*Inori's POV*

I was showing the others around like Y/N instructed me to do. I was making my way to the weapon shop so they could meet Erhard, and maybe Y/N would be there. We walked into the shop and Erhard smiled and waved at me.

Erhard: "Hey there, Inori. It's good to see you back again."

Inori: "It's good to see you too, old man!"

Erhard: "I'm not that old!"

Akame: "Um..."

Inori: "Oh! Right, this is Akame, Y/N's sister. And this is Ash, Our other partner!"

Erhard: "Looks like you've been making friends. I've heard about them already though."

Inori: "Y/N told you?'

Erhard: "Yep. The kid was here earlier."

Akame: "He's not here then?"

Inori: "Do you know where he went?"

I saw Erhard shake his head.

Erhard: "But, he did ask me a favor."

He took out a piece of paper and handed it to me and I read it.

I know, I'm disappearing again. Sorry, but just trust me. I have things that I want you guys to do. First, stay here for one day, I left some gold for you, that's if Erhard doesn't keep it for himself instead of giving it to you... Anyways, I asked Erhard to make a sword for Ash, just in case she can't transform for some reason. Could happen. Then after that, go to that village that we saved. I need you guys to protect it for when the Wave comes. I'll be helping the others with the Wave. I just have a feeling that this Wave will be a lot harder than the other one. Just please be careful out there. And don't worry, I won't die. I have a ace up the sleeve if I need it. 

- Y/N 

I handed the letter to the others and looked at Erhard.

Inori: "Please, tell me you do know where he went!"

Erhard: "I'm sorry, but he didn't mention where he was going."

Akame: "I swear, he always does this kind of thing..."

*Timeskip, Y/N's POV*

I was crossing a mountains path. I was making my way to the village that was attacked, still haven't learned it's name. I'll ask what it's called once I get there. I only got this far because of my Quirk. Lightning speed can be so helpful at times. I was also heading towards the top of the mountain, I wanted to see what was up here, or what slept up here. You never know, could be another dragon, or goblins. Either way, they are gonna die and become EXP for me. Sounds sad or morbid when said like that. I made it to the top and saw a giant cyclops sleeping. Well, I was right about something sleeping up here. I walked towards it and it woke up. I saw it get up and tower over me, looking down at me.

Y/N: "What up, one-eyed king."

He slammed his hands down at me, which I zipped away from and ended up behind him. 

Y/N: "Time to test something."

I saw dark aura start surround me and my teeth felt sharper. It began raining. I created a dark blade and swung it towards the cyclops even though I wasn't in range of hitting it. I saw a dark energy go flying towards the cyclops's mid section. I saw it cut through the cyclops and he fell down, split in half. I saw that I had gained 1000 Exp from killing it. Damn, that's some nice Exp. I checked my level and saw that I was level 52. Well, it's time to head to the village.

A/N: With the plan in motion, Y/N gets ready for the next Wave. Over 1000 Words!