We arrived at the Hourglass of the Dragon's Era.
As usual, the facilities give off a solemn atmosphere.
Sister: "Hero of the Shield-sama right?"
Just like before the sister stares at me with a suspicious expression.
Naofumi: "Yeah......"
Sister: "What do you want this time?"
Naofumi: "I want to Class Up."
Sister: "Then...... 15 gold per person."
15 gold!? No matter how you look at it, that's too expensive!
The sister's expression doesn't change but her eyes are smiling.
You want to make me look like a fool for not being able to pay?
Naofumi: "Just 15 gold."
I reluctantly reach for my bag of money and produce 30 gold coins.
The sister's expression changes and she produces a document.
Sister: "......It is prohibited for the Hero of the Shield-sama."
Naofumi: "What did you say? What does that mean!"
Sister: "By the king's direct order, the party of the Hero of the Shield is prohibited from getting a Class Up."
That fucking king! I honestly want to kill him!
I especially need stats to improve.
First there’s that ridiculous Class Up cost, then to top it off, I get turned down because I am prohibited by the king.
At this rate it will be impossible to Level up!
Creating a 'no level changes without permission' is just player control!
Naofumi: "Don't joke around!"
Sister: "Those are the rules. From the start, it was impossible for the Hero of the Shield-sama......"
Naofumi: "Say that first!"
I burst into a fit of rage and knights start appearing from behind the reception.
Naofumi: "Tch! Fine! I get it!"
Putting as much power as I could in my legs, I stamp on the ground to stand up and leave the place.
Seriously, everything about this is unpleasant, especially this country!
Raphtalia: "But, what now?"
Raphtalia looked troubled as she asked, this is certainly a big problem.
Firo: "Hey hey, what was that hour glass? Firo wants to see more!"
Naofumi: "Hold it."
While still feeling unpleasant, I go take a look at the help section.
...... Class Up was found.
Class Up is a ceremony that expands the path chains of members who become Hero companions.
Let's also check under The Hourglass of the Dragon's Era.
It is recommended that I do it after a ★ appears.
There is no growth limit for a Hero.
Heroes have no growth limit? ......
Does that mean I can get past the normal level 40 cap without a Class Up?
But still, this is very unpleasant!
If Raphtalia cannot Class Up, there will be problems with our attack power.
Raphtalia: "What should we do?......"
Naofumi: "Can't be helped, we'll do this later."
Fortunately, raising our levels was not scheduled until after this wave has passed, I'll think about it afterwards.
There is also the method of having Raphtalia become an adventurer and acquire a Class Up recommendation that way.
It can probably be done with more money. But, there is no time now. Searching for that would also be especially difficult.
That reminds me, the slave trader had slaves over Level 40. Wasn't I going to go there anyway to get a weapon for Firo?
Motoyasu: "Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!"
What’s that?
I turned around and see Motoyasu pointing at me.
Motoyasu: "You! What were you thinking!"
Naofumi: "What? Don't apply some strange connection to me."(!)
Motoyasu: "Are you trying to play dumb? I know. The owner of that fat bird is you."
Fat bird...... Is he talking about Firo?
Naofumi: "Come to think of it, how’s your crotch?"
Motoyasu: "It was almost crushed, Thanks to that fucking guy!"
Naofumi: "What.....!?"
It wasn't destroyed!? Don't joke around!
To be kicked by such power and still manage to not lose its function?
Naofumi: "You haven't lived up to my expectations."
Motoyasu: "You bastard-"
Naofumi: "It's not me who did it! Why would your crotch be destroyed?"
I asked Motoyasu while facing Raphtalia who look amazed.
Oh right, Raphtalia was not there to witness this guy getting blown away.
Raphtalia: "Why are you looking at me with pity?"
Naofumi: "Because you missed a really refreshing moment?"
Raphtalia: "I don't need to know such a thing!"
Motoyasu: "Fine, hand over the fat bird! I'll kill him!"
Naofumi: "Why do you even want my bird? What even happened? Besides, you were the one who approached so carelessly at that time."
Motoyasu: "Are you feigning ignorance? I was kicked whenever that bird spotted me!"
Hm? What did he say?
Is it fate?
Naofumi: "What do you mean?"
Motoyasu: "As I said, whenever we meet your fat and ugly bird, it would chase me around just to kick that place!"
I look at Firo.
Then Firo says.
Firo: "Yup. I kick him every time I see him."
Naofumi: "I see, I see, that's great."
Firo: "he heǃ"
Raphtalia: "Why are you praising her!?"
I pat Firo's head.
I noticed that on Montoya's nice equipment, there is a crotch protector in the groin area.
That is hilarious! This guy has a trauma!
I burst out laughing.
Naofumi: "Ahahahaha!"
Motoyasu: "That's enough you bastard!"
Motoyasu’s companion: "That's right! Motoyasu-sama, don't bother yourself with that lowly shield!"
What are you saying, you follower.
That fucking woman's face is red while denouncing me.
This is refreshing.
Raphtalia: "What a refreshing smile, I haven't seen Naofumi-sama smile like that before."
Motoyasu: "You---"
Motoyasu clenches his fist and grabbs my coat.
Firo: "Master~ Firo is hungry!"
The bird that cannot read the atmosphere asserted herself.
Motoyasu's gaze turns to her.
Pita.
Motoyasu stiffens when he makes eye contact with Firo.
...... What's the matter?
Motoyasu: "Deryaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!"
He takes a second look at me and throws a haymaker punch to my face, but I catch it.
Naofumi: "What was that? If you want to have a fight, use your spear."
Motoyasu: "Miss! Hurry up and run away! This guy is very dangerousǃ"
Motoyasu shouts in the direction of Firo, trying to look like a good person.
....That's the fat bird you wanted to kill just a moment ago.
Oh right, she's in her human form now. Is it because she's pretty? That does seem like Motoyasu.
Firo: "Eh? Master is not dangerous, right~?"
Motoyasu: "He is your Master!?"
Motoyasu's face is dyed with anger.
Motoyasu: "You bought another slave!"
Naofumi: "What's with you...... Do you have a problem because she's a woman?"
Motoyasu: "Wrong!"
I tried to boast about it.
Motoyasu: "Amazing...... This is the first time I've seen such an ideal woman......"
Naofumi: "......Huh?"
Motoyasu: “I did not think a girl so similar to Flonne-chan would exist in the world!"
Who is that?
...... It's a game character.
That reminds me, Firo's appearance is that of a certain pure daughter angel who is from a game in my world. [1]
Motoyasu: "I... such a moe angel....."
Naofumi: "Shut up! I do not want to know your sexual preferences!"
Motoyasu: "Different worlds are the best!"
Motoyasu's tension reaches its climax.
The moods of his followers are the opposite.
I don’t think I’m seeing the same human who flew into rage a moment ago.
However, I am now very aware of Firo’s well-defined facial expression.
Motoyasu: "Miss, what is your name?"
Firo: "Uhmm, It's Firo."
Naofumi: "Don't answer obediently!"
Motoyasu takes Firo's hand affectionately.
Motoyasu: "This guy is probably working you like a coach horse. I will save you."
Firo: "Well, Firo doesn't pull the carriage like a horse."
You should just accept it. That's the kind of race she is.
Firo: "Firo pulled a heavy carriage everyday for more than a month!"
Annoying, I don't see this ending well.
Motoyasu: "You bastard-----!"
Motoyasu is being noisy.
I don't have a lot of time. I want to leave already.
Motoyasu: "Release Firo-chan!"
Naofumi: "This again!?"
It didn't work for Raphtalia, so it's Firo this time?
Do you want to take away my subordinates that much?
Motoyasu shouts with blood thirst and turns his spear to me.
At that action...
Firo: "What are you doing to master!?" Firo knits her eyebrows and asked.
Motoyasu: "Don't worry, Firo-chan. I will save you!"
You're not listening!
Completely in his own world......
Naofumi: "Anyway, the fat bird that you were looking for... That's Firo."
Motoyasu: "Naofumi! You bastard! To say such a thing about a girl!"
Naofumi: "It's you. You're the one who has been calling Firo that. You even said you wanted to kill her."
Motoyasu: "...Huh?"
This guy looks at me like I'm stupid.
Though, I do call her a fat bird too.
Naofumi: "Anyway, stop complai..."
Firo: "Firo will protect Master~!"
With a Bofun, Firo returns to her true from.
Motoyasu: "Eh? What?"
Firo raises her foot and kicks Motoyasu in the groin while he is dumbfounded.
Motoyasu: "Ahhhhhhhhhhh-"
I was able to see it. With a perplexed expression, Motoyasu flies over 10 meters while spinning.
Furthermore, the crotch protector was shattered.
Motoyasu: "Uge!"
Were they destroyed this time?
No, they were probably okay. There was a crotch protector.
Naofumi: "Now then, let's ignore the fool and move on."
Raphtalia's face is blue as her mouth leaks an "awawawa."
Still, his entourage is not trying to help him.
Well...... a lot of unpleasant feelings were blown away.
I must give Firo a reward.
Naofumi: "Alright, shall we go to the slave trader now?"
Firo returns to her human form with a frightened expression.
Firo: "Firo is going to be sold?"
Naofumi: "Don't worry, I'm not going to sell you, I'm going to buy you a reward."
It seems she has been faithfully following orders and whenever she came across Motoyasu, he was kicked, not to mention that blow just now.
This good behaviour must be rewarded.
Naofumi: "I shall buy the equipment you wanted."
Firo: "Yay! Firo also wants food too!"
Naofumi: "Yeah, definitely."
Firo: "Then, Firo wants food cooked by Master~"
Naofumi: "Very well. This will be special."
Firo: "Yaay~!"
Firo begins skipping happily.