~Authors Note~

(This is~What Ryuu would kinda look like, less smiling though, and lol yea I can't edit to save my life. XD )

yea Ryuu is half Japanese on his fathers side.

~~~Ryuu~~~

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I had no idea on what was going on or where the heck I was at for the matter. I however noticed four other young males in front of me with their backs turned towards me, seemingly looking at a weird men in robes.

weird Men in Robes: "Ooh, Please brave heroes! Please somehow save this world!"

"WHAT!?" said the Four Guys in unison

I still had no idea what was going on but I did notice that the Four guys in front of me, were equipped each with their own weapon. the one on the far right with black messy hair held a Small Shield on the right arm, the Honey blond haired guy to the left of him held a Lance, next the one with straight black hair held a sword in his hand, and lastly to the far left a boy with light blond hair held a Bow.

{wait a Spear, Sword, Bow, and a Shield...just like the for basic weapons of Heroes summoned to save the many worlds in peril through out time and space.)

I couldn't help but think that when I noticed those weapons they were holding and all in the same room, and right after I read that strange book and lost consciousness.

When I decided to take a look at myself I discovered that I was also Equipped with something that I previously didn't have one. A pair of white Fingerless Knuckle Gloves, with a gold metal ring on the back of it where you stick your hand in, and a Gold round gem above it with black lining design around it.

actually all of our weapons kind gave of the same design with the black makings and a gem attached to them.

"What did you mean by that?" said the boy with the Shield with curiosity.

Robe guy: "Many things happened, and due to our justified motive which is driven by certain circumstances, we were able to summon you brave Heroes through an ancient spell."

{Summoned huh...now I think I understand my situation no matter how outlandish it seems to be.}

Even though I was still confused about the Situation, I couldn't help but feel a wave of unexpected excitement wash over me. in my world my dream was to travel the globe to be free from my daily predictable life style and test my skills as a warrior and test my willpower by depending on only my skills and social ability's to survive through my travels.

but this is more than I could even hope to dream of.

Robe Guy: "This world is currently facing a global state of crisis. Brave Ones, please lend us your might."

The robed man bowed deeply to us while saying so.

"Well... This is a bit sudden--" said the boy with the shield before he got interrupted

Spear guy: "What a pain."

Me: {Hmm!?}

Sword Guy: "Is that so?"

Bow Guy: "Can I just go back to my old world? I already heard this kind of story before."

While I was engrossed with listening to the situation, the other three interrupted the Shield Guy midway in his speech.

The other three were now all glaring intensely at the shield guy now while I was pondering in silence.

Now that I think about it no one seems to notice my presence at the moment, since I seem to have been summon behind them.

he gave them a half smile, The tension in the room was rising to a delicate level as time passed.

"Aren't you people guilty over summoning us without our consent?" said the Sword guy while pointed his sword at the robed men.

I could already tell where this conversation was leading towards.

"For instance, we won't just fight for world peace and then return to our old world empty handed, right?"said the guy with the bow while he scowled at the robed men's direction.

Spear Guy: "You guys don't seem to take much consideration into our own plans, do you? Depending on what you have to offer, we might end up becoming this world's enemy instead, got it?"

you know from the look of it none of these guys seem to have any real combat experience and don't even give of any real threatening aura. I couldn't help but somewhat laugh at their threats to the poor robe men.

I know that They were simply demanding tribute after confirming their social standings in this world. but it still somewhat pissed me of at their rude behavior towards these guys in robes who were basically groveling on the ground pleading for help in a polite manner, and just threaten/demand them at weapon point.

"Well first, I'd like you all to have an audience with the king. We can discuss your reward then." said The representative of the robed men as he opened a heavy looking door to guide us through.

Spear Guy: "...Guess it can't be helped."

Sword Guy: "Right."

Bow Guy: "Duh, the guy we'll be meeting changes, but I bet the story's still the same."

The Rude bunch arrived at their own conclusions before following the robed representative, with the Shield Guy hastily trailed behind them.

I decided I should also follow along and see whats up and whats up with this world and why they truly need our help.so We left the dark room and passed through a corridor made out of stone.

our breathes were taken aback as we took a peek at the scene outside of the window. Spanning off into the horizon, a town much like one from Medieval Europe could be seen. All too mesmerized by the townscape laid before us, we walked down the corridor and reached the audience chamber in no time flat.

as we enter what seemed like the throne audience chamber, I decided to stand on the right side of the Shield Guy, instead of staying in the back to make my presence now a bit. as we walked closer to the throne the four other heroes noticed my presence, first being the Shield guy of course since I was right beside him to the right. he awkwardly flinched a bit in surprise, signaling my presences to the other three, who looked at me in confusion.

I have a Silent gave a fast smile and welcoming nod and showed them my Fist that wore my heavenly weapon. after that I guess they figured out that I was summoned with them. Finally after checking me out they seemed the accepted me as welcoming addition to their group of summon heroes, after all out of everyone here I do look the part with my tone shaped body.

"oh!?, are these fellows the Ancient Heroes?" said a prideful grandpa who sat on the throne in the audience chamber, who began evaluating us when we arrived with a impressed expression on his face.

For some reason, our impression wasn't too good...

King: "I am the king of this country, Aultcray. The thirty-second ruler of Melromarc. Brave ones, please raise your heads."

{Is this guy for real!?}

we weren't even looking down! seriously Speaking as if he was superior in our first meeting, Me and my family bow to no one unless willingly. I couldn't help but feel the urge to punch him to reclaim my honor. but I'll refrain from doing so for now, plus I guess it couldn't be helped since he was a king and all.

King: "Now then, let us explain our situation. This country, and moreover, this whole world is facing its demise."

To summarize the king's story. it has been prophesied that this world will be assaulted by waves of calamity which will one day turn everything into ruin. To save the world, these waves must be repelled before they can be dispersed and this era seems to marks the prophesied year, according to the words of demise.

There exists a giant, ancient hourglass which continues to drip down ceaselessly. It has the ability to forecast when the waves will arrive and began its warning one month ago. According to the legends, each wave will come in roughly one month intervals. Initially, the residents of this country didn't show much concern over the prophecy. However, the hourglass had completed its first turn and a wave of disaster occurred just as the words of demise foretold.

A dimensional crack appeared in Melromarc, where hideous and brutal demons crept out in large quantities. Other adventurers and knights barely managed to repel them. However, the next incoming wave would be even more powerful. It seemed like the worst case scenario was about to occur.

At this rate, the disaster won't be repelled.That was the basic outline of their situation. By the way, it looked like our legendary armaments had the ability to translate languages for us.

Spear Guy: "I understand your dilemma. But who gave you the right to summon us into doing manual labor for free?"

Sword Guy:"That is one hell of a convenient story."

Bow Guy: "... Even if that is the case, and this isn't me being selfish or anything, but if this world is going into ruin then let it be destroyed. This matter doesn't even concern us."

Shield Guy: "we Certainly have no obligation to help you. In the end it'll just be fruitless labor for us. And once peace comes, you guys will just go 'sayonara' as if nothing happened. So to prevent such a sad outcome from occurring, I'd like to hear some form of insurance from you. Surely you have something to present us, right?"

The other three nod in agreement.

The king sent his vassal a glance.

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King: "Of course, we planned on rewarding the Brave Ones fully for their efforts."

the Four other Heroes made a Fist pumping pose with a clenched fist.

King: "I had already made arrangements to aid your cause with money. And surely, since the Brave Heroes will be protecting our world, housing is necessary. For that purpose I have already prepared a fitting place for you Brave Ones to rest."

Spear Guy: "Eh~ ... Those are all well and good promises then."

Sword Guy: "Don't think that we can be tamed with only this much though. You'll have to continue giving your cooperation if you don't want us to turn rogue."

Bow Guy: "... That's right."

Shield Guy: "Righto~"

Is it me or is everyone here besides me acting a bit extreme in being overly condescending, although I couldn't help but feel like that Shield guy was just following along with the other three's behavior. atlas it seemed like he was enjoying be summoned here more than the other three.

King: "Well then, Heroes. Let us hear each of your names."

The Sword Hero stepped forward and began his self introduction.

Ren: "My name is Amaki Ren. Age 16, a high schooler."

Hero of the Sword, Amaki Ren. First impressions: a bishounen or simply called a pretty High school boy. He seemed to have taken great care of his facial features. Although he was a bit short, only about 165cm. If this guy cross-dressed, no one would ever doubt that he was a girl. His short-cut hair was a light brown color. Long, slated eyes and white skin, he somehow gave off a cool vibe.He looked like a slender swordsman.

Next The Spear Hero stepped forward and began his self introduction.

Motoyasu: "Okay, next up will be yours truly. My name's Kitamura Motoyasu. 21 this year, a university student."

Hero of the Spear, Kitamura Motoyasu. First impressions: he looked like the carefree type yet gave off the vibe of a real man. I've lost. His face was too refined even for a handsome guy. At least one or two girlfriends, that was his image as an experienced playboy. He was sporting a ponytail: a hairstyle that didn't match a male, yet somehow it didn't look out of place for him. He had a caring older brother kind of feel.

Next The Bow Hero stepped forward and began his self introduction.

Itsuki: "It's my turn next. My name is Kawasumi Itsuki. 17 right now, another high school student."

Hero of the Bow, Kawasumi Itsuki. First impressions: a timid boy who enjoyed piano lessons. He seemed to lead a fleeting life yet also possessed a reliable, tenacious strength. His aura was quite vague and mysterious. A few curly hair strands made him look like he had a wavy perm hairstyle. He gave off the feeling of a docile younger brother. besides be so far Everyone looked fully Japanese. It was quite surprising with the whole foreign setting.

Naofumi: ''I'm Iwatani Naofumi. Age 20, university student."

Next The Bow Hero stepped forward and began to start his self introduction, only for the king to casually looked past him and look at me.

King: ''oh!?, and who might this be?''

I Stepped forward and began my in introduction.

Ryuu: ''Sir, my name is Satoshi Ryuu Hero of the Fist. Age 20, an early university graduate and regional champion martial artist of my country.''

after my short introduction the audience chamber went loud in a uproar of people whispering to each other.

''Hero of the fist you say!?'' said the king in surprise while calling for his adviser.

King: ''boy is what you say the truth?''

Ryuu: ''Yes sir.''

the adviser began to check me out and discovered my Holy weapon.

Adviser: ''My Liege, what the young man says is true he is also equipped with a heavenly weapon of his own and he seems to wear the same outlandishly clothing as the other heroes.''

the gossiping within the audience chamber increased at the advisers words.

me and the four other heroes were confused at the event before us, not knowing what is happening. I was starting to get worried that I might have did something wrong so I ask straight up.

Ryuu: '' Did I perhaps do something wrong sir?''

the king made a serious face while telling me the what was happening.

King: *clears throat* ''Ryuu-dono, our legends only tall about the four heavenly weapons that are the sword,spear,bow, and shield. so we are shocked to learn and discover a new hero in our midst.

ah i see that what was going on...well the manual did say the sword, spear, bow, and shield where the four basic holy weapon used, and that any other is rare.

Ryuu: ''so I guess me being summoned was just a rare occurrence. does that mean I am not allowed to help in the fight agains the calamity?''

King: ''n-no, no not at all Ryuu-dono we would much appreciate your help in our the time of peril.''

I nodded in acceptance.

King: "Now then, everyone please confirm your own status. As a matter of fact, I would like you all to visually check for yourselves."

''Errrr, how do I go about seeing this?" Itsuki asked timidly for the king's guidance.

"The hell, man. You guys didn't even notice that much after coming to this world?" said Ren who was utterly shocked by his colleagues' ignorance.

Itsuki ''How should I know! It was like, what exactly was there for me to notice, your face?''

Ren: "Well whatever, do you see that icon in the corner of your vision?"

Itsuki: "Eh?"

When he said that, I noticed a weird, dim icon along the edge of my vision.

Ren: "Focus your mind on it and you'll see."

*Ding* And as it light lit up, a browser with bigger icons similar to a PC's popped into my view.

Satoshi Ryuu

Occupation: Hero of the Fist Level 1

Equipment: Leather Knuckles (Legendary Armament), Parallel World's Clothes

Skill: None

Magic: None

So this was the 'Status', But what the hell this is strangely like a game.

Ryuu: {Level 1, looks like my work is cut out for me.}

Naofumi: "Level 1 huh... this doesn't look very reassuring."

Ren: "Right, I don't even know if it's possible to fight like this."

Motoyasu: "That's exactly what I meant."

King: "Tools like these don't exist in the Brave Ones' world? This Status magic can be used by everyone in this world, helping to improve ourselves."

Ryuu: "Is that so?"

Your real body's prowess was represented by numerical values and could be naturally raised through these numbers. This was quite surprising.

Itsuki: ''So then, what should we do now? Our current values seem rather troubling."

King: "Laughs. From now on, you Brave Heroes will need to venture forth so that you may hone and strengthen both yourselves as well as your legendary armaments."

Ryuu: "Strengthen? Does that mean that our starting equipment isn't strong enough?"

King: "Yes, the legendary weapon of each summoned Hero has their own special method of enchantment. By doing so they can become very powerful."

"Legend this, legend that. It's fine not to change weapons as long as it can function properly as a weapon, no?" commented Motoyasu while whirled his spear around.

Ren: "That doesn't matter right now, so we can leave it for later. More importantly, what we need is to improve our own abilities, right?"

Noafumi: "So are we going to form a party with the four of us?"

King: "Brave Heroes, please hold for a moment."

Naofumi: "Huh?"

King: "Each of you Brave Heroes will need to recruit your own companions and begin your adventures separately."

Ryuu: "And the reason for that is?"

King: "Yes. According to legend, it's said that the legendary armaments will reject one another should you Brave Heroes band together, interfering with the growth of both the owners and the weapons."

Naofumi: "I don't really get it, but if we act together, we can't increase our power?"

Everyone shared a glance with one another.

after a second the other four looks at there screen seemingly confirming something.

Ryuu: ''what are you guys looking at did I miss something?''

Ren: '' did you not like see that pop up warning saying we heros would get a bad reaction from our weapons if we formed a party together?''

I re-looked over my screen and no warning came into view it seemed.

I shook my head and denied the clam as it seemed it didn't effect me.

Motoyasu: maybe your screen is just bugged or something after all you weren't supposed to be summoned with us.

I couldn't really say much to that but shrug.

Naofumi: "Improving ourselves and recruiting comrades. Which should be done first, I wonder?"

King: "Please allow me the honor of preparing your comrades. At any rate, the sun is already beginning to set. Brave Ones, please take your time and rest for the day. You may depart for your journey tomorrow. During that time I shall make arrangements and scout for talented individuals who can accompany you on your destiny."

"Thank you very much."

"Thank you."

We each expressed our thanks. And the king, having decided our course for today, prepared our guest room for us to rest.

To Be Continued!

Chapter 1 / General & Creative Discussion