shield bro

					Blue Sand Sound

I called Rafatalia, Firo and Rishia to test something out.
I was planing on studying magic after this, but that can wait.

"Naofumi, what is it?" (Rafatalia)
"I have something to ask of you, Rafatalia" (Naofumi)

I removed the slave limiter preventing Rafatalia from attacking me.
I did this prior to the test because she will suffer due to the slave crest if I don't.

"I wanted to test the defense of the shield I've upgraded. You have my permission to hit me." (Naofumi)
"Huh...." (Rafatalia)
"Try bare-handed first. Don't hold back." (Naofumi)
"I see." (Rafatalia)

While hesitant, Rafatalia hits my chest with great force.
The impact let out a loud sound.
But i felt no pain, only a sensation as if bitten by a mosquito.
Was this the extent of Rafatalia's fist......
How would it turn out if I was struck by a sword?
Though it may be foolish, and it would be unpleasant to get wounded, I want to test out how much damage i can endure.

"Lets use a sword next" (Naofumi)
"Oh, that. Are you sure?" (Rishia)

Rishia asks fearfully.
I understand her feelings. If you look at it from an ordinary person's point of view, this doesn't look normal.

"I'm trying to see how much damage I can withstand" (Naofumi)

If I can endure one of Rafatalia's attacks, I feel I'd be fine for the moment.
I do not know how high my defense is, or if it's better. <ED: I'll leave it like that>

"Here I go" (Rafatalia)

Rafatalia swings her sword at me with without serious intent, I can tell that, she held back somewhat.
A light sound is made as it hits my shoulder.

"It is hard...." (Rafatalia)

Rafatalia says in a tearful voice as she drops the Iron sword in her hand.
I did not receive any damage.
This is amazing, It's as if my body has become metal.
My body is normal meat and flesh when i touch it.

Did I gain more muscle since coming to this world?
Including levels I feel this body has become suitable for fighting.
Well I have been involved in a lot of fighting in these past 4 months.
Well I use more physical strength like in older times, where one got around by foot or carriage. It can't even compare to the time when I was a neet.

"Firo next." (Firo)
"Oh, good." (Naofumi)
"Yay!" (Firo)

I unchecked Firo's demon crest.
I'll know I have great defense if I can block one of Firo's attacks, I want to know.

"Well then, let's go" (Naofumi)

Firo changes into her demon form, she raises her leg high ready to kick.
Mississauga Mishimishimishi ...... ...... ...... Biki.[TL: this is onomatopoeia explained soon]

"Wh, what is....." (Rishia) [ED: well she didn't had any dialogs, lets not make her lonely]

The sound of Firo's powerful leg muscles contracting can be heard.
From past experiences I can tell that, this is dangerous.

biki ......bikibikibiki![TL: More onomatopoeia ]

"It stopped"(Rafatalia)
"Yes!"(Firo)

I ready my shield at once.
With a roar, vibrations are felt. A shock runs through my whole body.

"Are you trying to kill him!"(Rafatalia)

I may have been taken back if I didn't prepare myself for this.
With a smile I gaze over at Firo, I can't complain.
I felt my eyebrows furrow for a moment.

"Wow, master is really sturdy" (Firo)
"What was that kick just now!" (Naofumi)
"Well, it's a kick using all my power, It can't be used in real battle though" (Firo)

That was a serious kick from Firo...... She completely didn't take it easy.

"I used power as if kicking the Spear guy" (Firo)

I sympathize for Motoyasu, it's his end if he's kicked with this power.
I feel like watching that a little also.

"Want to go flying into the horizon?" (Firo)
"You, think a little more about your actions!" (Rafatalia)

No, I'll definitely be killed.
I Wonder about the kick that would send you into the horizon.
Or into a different world..... if you think of it, It is like an anime.

However, I was able to establish the strength of my defense.
I was able to prevent all of Firo's power, which is comparable to Glass.
I do not know how much stronger, but i can anticipate further effects.

"Hmm...... Alright"(Firo)
"That's not for you to decide, it's for me. Well I think that's OK"(Naofumi)

Does this person have some wild perception?
That was a little scary, let's go check the items a second time.

"Well it's OK..... no one was injured... so let's go back for tonight" (Naofumi)
"Umm" (Rishia)

I turn slowly towards Rishia.

"Eh?" (Rishia)
"You don't need to do it, you are good." (Naofumi)
"Y, Yes" (Rishia)

I was not damaged by Firo, or Rafatalia. It would be impossible for Rishia if she tried.
It would be bad to strain oneself.
Though it feels like she has frail health, it is a defeat if it minds it.

"Since the next wave is near. Train you magic for today" (Naofumi)

You should raise your level in earnest.
Though Rafatalia seems to do simulation exercises with the knights.

"Yes"
"I understand"
"I'll go study with Firo and Mel-chan"
"Let's go like that."

Because she is the princess of this country, it is natural, but Melty tends to only study in the castle.
Now that Bitch has been deprived of her inheritance rights, what such thing do you need as the next queen.
Maybe Monarch studies? There was a similar thing in my world.
It may be said that she studies every day and make it the utmost proper country.
Speaking of Melty, if I find spare time while being taught compounding and magic, I go to her place.
Studying with Firo can also be fun.
........Let's forget how I complained about being caught up with Firo while studying a few days ago.
Firo's head is not good, Melty's might also be going bad. Yeah. [idk]

Now that I have to time to myself, I think I'll strengthen...... the Wrath Shield for the time being.

Wrath shield Ⅲ (awakened) +7 50/50 SR

Ability unsealed ...... equipment bonus, Skill [Change shield (attack),] [Iron Maiden] [Blutopfer]
Special Effect: Dark Curse Burning S, Strength UP, Super( orMighty) Dragon's Rage, Roar, Frenzy of Companions,
Magic Sharing, Clothing of Anger (medium).
Proficiency 0

It seems the shield can't preform item, spirit and status enchantments.
Still it's abilities improved tremendously.
The problem is, that the moment I switched to this shield, It started trying to take over my consciousness, a fearsome
problem.


Preparations for the wave are coming along well.

The next day.
3 days until the wave.

"Queen Speaking"[Knight?]
"What? "(Naofumi?)

After lunch a meeting with the queen was hailed.
Preparations are almost done, we just wait for the wave.
As expected, it would be severe to fight against Glass with only us.
Which is why we gathered the heroes now, but who knows if they'll listen.

"How are you Heroes? How went the waves of other countries?" (Queen)
"Heroes, except Iwatani, participated in the wave of other countries between these few days and seem to have let you suppress it safely. Iwatani is alright....it isn't a big problem treating our country exclusively."(Queen)
""I'm anxious to say its a big problem but - Tsu!?"(Naofumi?)

A sound that could break glass is heard from the corner.
A big shock shook our heads.
The sound was similar to the Wave starting, but it was..... delicately different.

"....Something happened just now"
"?"

I look around.
Although I thought I was transferred to the wave's location, I didn't go anywhere, I was still in the castle hallway.

"What happened?"(???)
"I don't know...but something just happened that is certain"(Naofumi)

I call the icon of a red hourglass to check the wave in the corner field of my view.
The timer had stopped at 3 days.
Next to it another icon appears..... a blue hourglass with a "7" engraved into it.

"Another hourglass has appeared, with a 7 engraved into it, but i don't know what this means" (Naofumi)

Calling up the Help menu, I tried to verify what it means, but there are no new items.
But it seems.... Information can not be found.
What's going on?

7 ... the story of the Seven Star Heroes, I recently heard the story.
Could it be?

"A Hero may have been defeated in some wave somewhere"
"However, these brave heroes participated in other waves, but just in case... I will look into other countries and seek information"(Queen)

The Queen gave instructions to a messenger soldier to gather information.
The opening of the case was here ......