Hello and welcome to a brand new chapter of "That Time Two Former Shut-In NEETS Went To A World With Shield Hero". This time we're going to continue where we left off. So make sure to enjoy the show.
The Kingdom of Melromarc
After the two opened the book, Subaru and Kazuma went on another world again. At first they've landed on a some sort of a magic circle with mages confronting it.
Mage: Ooh! Another successful summon!
Kazuma: Ughh... My head hurts...
Subaru: Haah... Where are we...?
Mage: Oh wise men, please help the heroes save this world from the catastrophic waves.
Subaru: Waves... waves... hold up...
Kazuma: Masaka... Subaru, don't you think we are...
Subaru: ...In...
Kazuma and Subaru: Melromarc?!
Kazuma: Wait a minute, Subaru. Hey cloak-head, why did you summoned us here?
Mage: Oh wise men of the prophecy, let's say there are several conjectures. But according to ancient tradition, we have invoked the four legendary heroes. And there's also a belief that the two wise men will join one hero and their party.
Kazuma: So... We get to choose which hero we'd like to help?
Mage: Yes, exactly. But... The there's one hero we suggest you not to join.
Subaru: Skip that, take me to your ruler.
Mage: A-Ah, yes, of course!
The mage proceed to lead the two towards the king. WHile they were walking on the castle's stairs. Subaru and Kazuma felt a little itch of nostalgia.
Subaru: *looks outside of the tower* Uwaaa~ This place really takes me back.
Kazuma: Yeah, it really does look like Axel.
The King's Throne Room
As they've entered the room where the king sits, Kazuma and Subaru approached the king and stood right before King Aultcray XXXII.
King: These two are the men that the legends speak? Let mo introduce myself, I am the king of Melromarc, Aultcray Melromarc the 32nd. I demand you men to do the same as I did.
The two wise men whispered to each other.
Subaru: Well, why don't you go first, Kazuma?
Kazuma: Why would I? You're the confident one. Also, I don't even want to talk with that garbage bin!
Subaru: C'mon man, I don't wanna be executed on the first day.
Kazuma: Oh spare me the pleading, you've died and rewind for god knows how many times!
Subaru: Yeah, but that's only back in Lugnica. My curse has lifted ever since I came to Weirdland. I don't know what'll happen next!
King: Don't test my patience! You've been talking for quite a second now.
Subaru: Oh, sorry your majesty. *Talks to Kazuma* Okay, you win this time. *Looks at king* Ehem, My name is Natsuki Subaru! Not only am I clueless, I'm also broke beyond compare! Nice to meet ya!
Kazuma: *Whispers to Subaru* Really, Subaru? That's your line on the 2nd episode of Isekai Quartet. Also, I'm the one who's broke here!
Subaru: Just get on with it.
King: A very enticing introduction, Subaru. How about your partner over there?
Kazuma: Oh, me? Satou Kazuma desu. I'm just your typical adventurer. Nice to meet you.
King: A very... equitable introduction? But enough of that. I'm here to explain the situation that is happening in our country. Melromarc is on the brink of destruction, and it's not only my country. This problem falls on the whole world. In this world, lege-
Kazuma: Sorry to interrupt, but we already knew about the situation your government is dealing with. We don't want to hear anything else.
Subaru: Oi, Kazuma. Don't disrespect the king.
Kazuma: *leans to Kazuma* So, what? He throws a bunch of shit on Naofumi anyways. He even ignored him when they first met.
Subaru: That's because the Church of the Three Heroes said so, remember? They considered Naofumi as the devil of the shield and supports racism towards demi-humans.
Kazuma: Well he's a moron for believing that tradition.
Subaru: *Sigh* Like I've said before. If anything happens, I'm blaming ya.
Kazuma: Pfft! What the hell did I even do, anyway?
Subaru: *Looks at the king* Sorry about that. He's just... Well... He's just "Kazuma".
Kazuma: Oi, what do you mean by just "Kazuma".
Subaru: Will you please shut up for a second?!
King: Now, now. It's okay if you already knew the story then that is fine. But... How come you already knew our current situation.
Kazuma & Subaru: *Gulp*
Subaru: *Whispers to Kazuma* See, things would go wrong! We can't answer "We saw you on an anime" or something. It's like breaking the 4th wall on this world! In fact, he doesn't know what an anime even is!
Kazuma: Geez, calm down! Can't we just make up a story? Like "We came from a superior world" or "We are made by Gods"?
Subaru: Hmm... Oh! How about "Our world has the technology to see what is going on in other worlds". That seems pretty accurate. I mean, we do have that kind of thing after all.
Kazuma: Sounds great! Lemme go talk to him. *Looks at king* Well you see, your majesty, the world in which we live in has this some sort of a technology that can grant us access to different worlds like a crystal ball which you can see things that came from a different place.
King: Hmm, your world seems far advanced than ours.
Kazuma: Oh trust me, it is.
King: I see.
Subaru: So... What is our real purpose in this world?
King: According to the scriptures, the two wise men must choose a party from one of the four heroes of the legends.
Suddenly, one of the King's assistants whispered something to King Aultcray.
King: Sorry for my mistake. I meant to say "Three" heroes of the legends.
Kazuma: *talks to self* Grrr! Now you're excluding Naofumi as a hero despite the fact that he SAVED A FUCKING VILLAGE?! WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH THIS SOCIETY?!
Kazuma: Oi, Subaru.
Subaru: Hm? What's wrong?
Kazuma: You know what party we're going to choose, right?
Subaru: Which on- Oh, oh! I get it, I get it.
Kazuma: Hey, your majesty!
King: Hmm?
Kazuma: We...
Subaru: Choose...
Subaru and Kazuma: ...The Shield Hero's party!
Crowd: *Gasp*
King: What?!
Kazuma: Are you deaf? We said we want to join the Shield Hero's party! *talks to self* Heh, let's see about that, King Trashcray!
King: N-No... Listen, about that devi- *cough* Shield... He's not available right now so...
Kazuma: Oh really? Tell him, Subaru!
Subaru: Yeah, right. Not available... As in he barely only has a raccoon and a bird on his side!
Kazuma: Yeah, and your red-headed bitch of a daughter clearly wants him to suffer.
King: Don't speak to my daughter like that! She hasn't done anything wrong! Don't you know that she was a victim because that accursed devil of the shield raped my daughter?!
Kazuma: More like ACCUSED RAPE!
As Subaru and Kazuma argue with the king, a princess went inside the room front the Throne room's doors.
?: Huh? Father? What's going on?
King: Oh, Malty... Haven't seen you in a while.
Malty: Sorry father, I was busy taking care of something.
Kazuma: Grrr...!
Subaru: *talks to self* Oh, it's Myne, the one that we all hate in the whole anime community.
Malty: Aah, the wise men are here! Say, are you choosing which party are you going to choose? I suggest the Spear Hero's party. He's kind of a great guy, you know.
Kazuma: Yarou... *talks to self* For a bitch, that is.
Subaru: Sorry, but we've already chose which hero we like to hang out with.
Kazuma: And his name is Naofumi Iwatani.
King: I dare you to not speak of that name inside of my castle!
Kazuma: Oh, please! It's not like he's Satan or anything.
Subaru: And I'd like to add something before we leave. You've summoned us because the church said so. And we clearly HAVE the rights to choose which hero we would like to join. And so with that, we chose the Shield Hero's gang. And if you're against our wills, then you're most likely disobeying the teaching of your church.
King: Grrrr! *Sigh* Fine, but let me tell you two this. Once you leave the castle's doors, you'll become the enemy of the kingdom unless you change your decision. Understand?
Subaru and Kazuma: Don't worry, we've made up our mind.
King: Then leave this place at once!
Kazuma: Oh and one more thing. If that redhead causes more problems to Naofumi, I swear to God I'm gonna beat that bitch to a bloody pulp! Sayonara motherfuckers!
Kazuma and Subaru left the castle without saying a word while carrying the stuff they bought at Family Mart. Few minutes later, they blended in with the public city to find where should they head next.
Kazuma: Hey, Subaru. Where do you think we should go?
Subaru: Hmm... Maybe at the Blacksmith guy's shop where Naofumi and his companions meet.
Kazuma: Oh, you mean that shop? That sounds a great idea. But how will you find that place?
Subaru: Don't worry, I've became familiar with this place 'cause of the anime. After all, I'm a true man of culture.
Kazuma: Heh, sasuga Subaru-kun...
-To Be Continued-