To start things off. Ichinagi and his soldiers are going to Villeurbeuge
It takes half a week by carriage. As much as the disappointment of all the soldiers, they didn't complain about the not bumpy ride because they implement suspension on the wheels
And about the Bandit attack that would eventually happen?
It eventually happened
Events are, they shot the front driver with an arrow but because he wore body armor LVL lll, it just sticks there and it didn't harm the soldier. A shootout ensues, making distant pops of the gunshots and make noise on the surrounding region
The aftermath was, 20 bandits tried to rob them. 15 were left dead, two injured, and three surrendered
The five remaining survivors were eventually executed by being shot at the back of the head. Because they have enraged some "calmer" folks in Ichinagi's army
They eventually all sighed in disappointment that they have to clean up this mess. So, they dragged the bodies at the side of the road. Somehow they brought a Gasoline canister and poured it on the bodies
Someone took a smoke, and then once he is done smoking, he threw the cigar at the gasoline covered bodies, making them burn to a crisp
[Alright, let's stop making useless time now. Let's get goin'.] They have increased one day because of that
Two days went by
Ichinagi wondered. Five years now, what did his former classmates do in a span of 5 years. Of course they are all in their early 20s now just like him. There is a possibility they all disbanded and spread out around the Empire of Phoenix, another possibility they left the Empire of Phoenix and go to some other countries
Though there is a possibility. Another possibility is that they might ran into them in this convo-
[Commander Ichinagi. There is an unkown hooded individual that is blocking our way. Should we tell that person to fuck off?] The radio call came from the driver of the first carriage
[Do you identify he has some sort of weapon?] (Ichinagi)
[He has two swords that is strapped onto both to his hips. Telling by the design, it might be a single-edged sword or a Katana.] Responded by the driver
"Dual swords? If I remember correctly only one among my classmates used dual swords."
As he got out of his carriage, he then glanced at the hooded individual
"No, there are also adventurers that uses dual swords. Just rarely ever see one. He might be a bandit perhaps?" He thought
As he approached slightly, now is tnext to the front carriage. He shouted
[Oi, I politely ask you to move aside please. Just this once dear sir or ma'am.] (Ichinagi)
The hooded individual didn't say anything. But moved the rags and showed him the dual swords
The driver and the soldiers from the front carriage immediately got to their weapons. But didn't show it to the unkown individual
[Wait, I recognize that sword design before.] Ichinagi ordered. His soldiers now turned their guns to safety
[Heh, Long time no see....] As the hooded individual removed his hood, showing them a male face.
[Vallery Val Brown...]
Val in short, was an American Immigrant that moved to his school. At first he couldn't speak Japanese. But good thing Ichinagi knows English and taught him the basics of speaking Japanese
[Hiya Jap~!] Val waved
As Val slowly approached them
[I knew my Hero Senses worked.] Val said
[Hero Senses? Oh, that! That ability that senses other nearby heroes no?] (Ichinagi)
[Yes... I thought it was someone else but seeing one of your "soldiers" reacted as if they were about to unholster a gun I know which one of them belongs too.] (Val)
[I see.... So why you are here?] Ichinagi asked
[Let's talk inside the carriage. And I'll tell you everything.] (Val)
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Ichinagi just nods
As both of them go to the carriage in the middle
[Hey, Hey. You have that cheat ability no? Could you spawn me an AS VAL for me?] Val requested. It's just that it is his favorite gun
[Sure~] Then a Soviet AS VAL materializes on Ichinagi's hand
As he gave the AS VAL to Val, he then spawns about 6 full magazines
As he gave the magazines to Val, he then kept it in his storage ring. He then request another 6 because of this
As they continue on their journey, Val explained their current situation
The hero party disbanded and is now spread out throughout the continent. Most of them stayed to serve the Empire of Phoenix, while the remaining ones find something that interests them
And for Val his interest was
[Goin' in brothels and make some momomomoney!!] He said it enthusiastically
[I see....] Typical Americans
[Heh, what's shocking about that? I am not entirely shocked that you are now partnered up with that Demon Queen Lanushi...] (Val)
[How the hell you know that?] Ichinagi asked
[I have eyes, dimwit...] Val mocked
[But how though?] (Ichinagi)
[Well, I actually followed you because, what? Exile? After all you did, those cliche tropes you see in the anime were real! I felt pity so, when the demon continent was "out of order". We somehow agreed to ourselves to split up and promise to come back if the Demon Continent is at it again.] (Val)
[Don't worry, they can't do two shits for no reason because I'm here. Besides, who wouldn't love to see napalm being dropped on some big ass formation full of soldiers?] (Ichinagi)
['nam baby!!]
The two joked around for a bit
[I see... A book about the first hero and demon lord? Is the demon lord a woman or a guy? Because I am now interested.] (Val)
[The demon lord is a woman.] Val's smile widen
[Then bring me another pair of that book!] Val said
[Yeah, I will, I will...] (Ichinagi)
[So... Where we heading exactly?] Val asked
[Villeurbeuge] Ichinagi answered him
[Villeurbeuge? Heh, not only you met one of your classmates since five years, your gonna run into another one.] Val said
[One of them is in there?] (Ichinagi)
[Yeah! You remember the nerdy, weeb, gamer girl do you? The cutie that blushes hard when being near you?] (Val)
[First off, fuck you. And second, you mean Fujiwara Irisa?]
Irisa was among the five best mages in his class (after they were transferred) And is one of the strongest because she can cast a spell with all of the elements except Dark Element because that's only demon mages uses
And before they were transfered here into this world, she was a shy individual. Nothing else
[Yah! Iris-"chan". She is now a teacher in one of the most prestigious "sword'n'magic forgot the name" school. Do you plan on visiting her? I mean, she has a crush on you before you know?] Val teased
[First, fuck you again. And second mmmmmaybe? Well, I like to surprise those bastards one way or another somehow. And Iris is likely the first.] (Ichinagi)
Val nodded, and then chambered his gun [Hoh! That sound! Satisfying!] Val said
After days of traveling, they arrived at Villeurbeuge
As five 6 S rank adventurers (Val is a S rank adventurer) Appeared in Villeurbeuge. The guard's reactions are priceless
The soldiers, Val, and Ichinagi are laughing their asses off
[Say... It takes hours to find that book so why not explore this place for a bit?] (Val)
[Well, I don't like searching because I am impatient. So....] He then looks to his soldiers [Find that book for me will you? If you find it, report back to me.]
[Yes, sir!] The soldiers then left Val and Ichinagi alone
[I always wanted to be in the military.] (Val)
[Would you be interested to be on my side?] Ichinagi proposed
[Wait, really?! Do I have to sign papers or-]
[No need, No need...]
[Awesome!] Val celebrates
Ichinagi explains that Val needs to assemble about a squad of 6 guys back at the demon kingdom because there are 1000 of his soldiers sitting idle. Though Val wanted it to be 12, he had a second thought and says it will do for now at least
The two best friends walk around Villeurbeuge. Admiring the scenery
Until Val complained
[Hey, Naru, look. A cliche trope.] Val pointed
As Ichinagi looks at where he is pointing, he saw two young beautiful women being harrased by five guys. Oh God....
[Oh well you look at that. If this is the modern world, nobody's gonna be bold enough to do that on the daylight. Worst of which we're in a public area.] (Ichinagi)
[Should we, uh... Go help them? I mean, this is the cliche way to get a girlfriend no? I mean Polygamy isn't illegal here so you can score at least two of those girls if you want to. I won't budge.] (Val)
[Let's just watch them from afar. I can highly kill myself from cringing to this. Besides, those five guys over there... There are 3 Rank Ds and Two Rank Cs among them. While us, you are a Rank S and I'm here have a fake rank being Rank A. And secretly we're heroes that is Rank SSS.] (Ichinagi)
[You got a fair point, my dude. But, I mean, us Americans have some sort of hero complex.] (Val)
[Well you can go in and claim them, I mean....]
[They're free, unlike those brothels you visit everytime.] (Ichinagi)
Well they are in a stalemate while the two girls. One girl who has blonde hair, kicked the guy's balls, then proceeds to punch two at the same time
While the other girl with Dark Raven Blue hair uses her ice magic to immobilize the other two guys
Val and Ichinagi was speechless
"Holy shit..." And holy shit they thought
Val counted, it took 5 minutes less he thought
After the girls beaten up the guys. The blonde girl looks at them
[Are you their friends?!] In a rude voice, Ichinagi whispered
[The blonde girl is somehow hot tempered. I don't know about the other one, she seems calm.] (Ichinagi)
[Yeah...]
[I said! Are you their friends?] She shouted
[No no no. We suddenly bumped into this fight scene, sorry.] Val reasoned
[Tch, do you want to go?!] Yeah she is literally asking them to fight her. What a hot tempered girl
Val and Ichinagi looked at each other, then back at her
[Would you like to?] They both said in unison
Instantly, she immediately charges up to them for an attack using her teo fists. Literally gonna go for a double kill if you ask me
"A close quarter combat mage?" Val and Ichinagi thought
As the two fists of hers were about centimeters away from their faces. Val and Ichinagi catches the fists without any effort of moving
"Uwah! How strong their grip is-" she was thrown by Val
Ichinagi looked at the raven haired girl
She then casted ice magic on to Ichinagi. Though she didn't expect to burn himself like something out of a horror action film. The fire was so hot and intense, the accumulation of her ice magic went poof
Ichinagi didn't attack her. Besides ice doesn't beat fire unless it's bigger than the fire
[*Cough!* *Cough!* Crap!] The blonde woman appeared again. Tjis time she is injured because Val throw her very hard
She then glances to them [Wh-What rank are you?! To be this strong?] She asked
[RANK S!] Val said in enthusiasm
[Cringe. Rank A] Ichinagi said
The two girls widened their eyes
"R-Rank S?! Rank A?!" Their rank was Rank B, both of them are Rank B. To face of one and two ranks above them, they surely hit the floor hard and not because Val throw the blonde girl on to a wall
[T-To provoke such a high ranking person. Please forgive us!] The raven haired girl pleaded
[I mean, we didn't show any sort of Ill or malicious intention to be honest. We did this out of self-defense. Right?] Val said to Ichinagi
[Mhmm.]
[So you girls should get on your feet now. It's embarrassing to see you in this state.] Val said
Ichinagi then extended his arm on to the Raven haired girl who accepted to be helped
[*Sigh* {Area Heal}] Ichinagi casted, then the injuries of both girls disappeared
[H-healing magic?!] They both exclaimed
[Mhmm. What of it? It ain't interested other than show sparkles and glitters.] (Ichinagi)
[A-Are you a Priest?] Pissing of a priest is like pissing off a noble in their books
[Uhm no.]
"Straight answer?!"
[Well! We both parties must be going now! Byyyeee!] Ichinagi said
[Y-Yes]
As both parties was about to leave
[On second thought, both of you girls wore a uniform.]
[Which magic school are you from?] Ichinagi asked
[Uhm, we're from Akaponia, Academy Of Magics.] The blonde girl said
[Akaponia. Now I remember. That's where Iris is.] Val muttered to Ichinagi who raised an eyebrow
[Say, I might ask this. Is your "headmaster" goes by the name of Fujiwara Irisa?] The two girls widen their eyes in shock again
[H-How do you know the Headmaster's name?] The raven haired girl asked
[Just tell me.] (Ichinagi)
[Uhm... Yes, she is also our teacher in our class. Class S.] The raven haired girl said
[Oh?] Both Val and Ochinagi perked up
[Just who are you guys to know Iris-sensei's name? Only a few people outside Class S knows her name.] Said the blonde haired girl
The two guys looked at each other with a smile on their faces
[We are her friends.]
Chapter 4 ends here