AN: I forgot to mention this in the last chapter. The reason why the Three Heroes are 4 star isn't because of their personality or anything like that. It's more of their weapons ranks, not their being. Trust me, I hate them too.

Ch 4 A Chance to become Lord

Naofumi gasp, escaping the young Knight who he assumes that he wanted to mess with him. Raphtalia went in the other direction to where Filo and Arturia stayed with the carriage.

The Shield Hero was alone in a busy plaza, he walks causally not seeing the light brown-haired Knight around.

'That's good, I lost him.' Naofumi sighs, catching his breath from the running he just did. He looks around, realizing he is lost, "Great, now I'm lost. I can't figure which way is back to the carriage." He sighs,

"NAOFUMI!" The Shield Hero looks above then swiftly moves to the side.

Naofumi landed at the back, seeing Motoyasu's spear embedded in the street of the plaza. "What the hell? You're attacking me in front of the street!?" The Sheild Hero growls at the fallen Hero. "What's wrong with you!?" He demanded.

Motoyasu twirls his Spear, thrusting at Naofumi. "Shut your face!" he yells at him, dodging his attack.

The citizens of the capital converse with each other seeing the Spear Hero attacking Naofumi. "What's going on? Why are they fighting?"

"Who cares, go get him, Sir Spear Hero!" A man supported the attack.

Motoyasu held his Spear, ready to strike at Naofumi again. "Where are those slave girls? Free them now!" He rushed over to the black-haired man, noticing his Sheild was glowing.

A green shield appeared on his arm, blocking Motoyasu's slash towards Naofumi. "Ngh," He growls at the idiot blonde, not knowing what he means. "You're a real pain, ya know that? Raphtalia isn't-"

"I'm not talking about her," Motoyasu responded to Naofumi's statement, stepping back. He glares at him, despising that he has two blondes as his slaves. "I'm talking about the blonde girl with the wings on her back and the other blonde in a blue attire."

Motoyasu points at the man he hates, convinced that he could save them. "I saw them with you, so don't lie to me." He stated.

Naofumi blinks at the Spear Hero, confused on why he's interested in the two. "Wait, Filo and Arturia?" He asked.

"Filo and Arturia are their names! How could you make them your slaves?" Motoyasu was appalled by what he assumes Naofumi did to the two.

Motoyasu sighs, remembering the two's faces. "I never see two beautiful girls who are just like Freyon from Hell World!" He exclaims.

Naofumi blinks at the strange man, "Huh?"

Motoyasu's cheeks blushed, a bit embarrassed to say. "A-Actually, I have a thing for Angels and blondes." He chuckles giving a sense of a pedophile to Naofumi.

"O-Oh god," Naofumi shutters, not even once that Motoyasu would go that low. Somehow, he was feeling angry towards him when he speaks of Arturia like that even if they just met.

"My heart was on overdrive ever since I got a glimpse of their faces." Motoyasu shutters in glee, thinking of the Filolial and the Caster Servant. He turns around, announcing to this world his passion. "I LOVE OTHER WORLDS AND I LOVE BLONDE ANGELS!"

Naofumi scoffs, feeling a right to protect them from this failed Hero. "This is ridiculous, mmm?" He chuckles, seeing the under armor that Motoyasu has in his crotch. "And what is that you have under there?" He jokes.

Motoyasu looks at the Shield Hero, growling at him. "Oh yeah, you still have that fat bird." Remembering the race at the village not too long ago. "I'm going to send you and chubster friend both in hell!" He prepared his spear, ready to attack again. "AIRSTRIKE JAVELIN!" he throws his spear at Naofumi, in return blocking his attack.

"Ngh!" Though powerful, Naofumi was able to deflect the speak causing it to run into the crowd.

"CHAOS SPEAR!" A horde of spears spreads across the plaza, causing people to panic and run for cover. Many people were angry at the Heroic Knight, but some encourage him to keep going.

A fight broke loose, causing much chaos in the city's plaza. In the window of the castle, the pale blonde Saber smiles, sensing the disharmony among the Humans. "Soon, it'll all come together."

Motoyasu retrieves his Spear, twirling around ready to test out the upgrade he received. "Noble Phantasm…partial deployment activate! "Motoyasu ran forward. "This spear shall punish all that is corrupt!"

His spear shifts shaped, changing into a golden sword at the tip and side. For the handle a blue hue, ending a diamond-shaped ornament. (Golden Arondight with an elongated handle.)

Naofumi could tell that form that the Spear took is dangerous. Promptly he activated his strongest Shield to deflect his thrust. His heart pangs, feeling sorrow whenever he saw it. "W-What is this feeling?)" He questions himself.

Motoyasu leaps forward, his spear emitting a black light. "Feel the power of a Heroic Knight Naofumi!" He cried, determined to teach him a lesson.

"Behold the brilliant Fading Light!"

Naofumi struggles against the full thrust from this strange attack. A strange presence spoke to him in his mind. 'Use this to aid you against his Blacken Spear of the Lake.'

The black-haired man blinks, hearing the voice in his head. His stats in his head suddenly changed instead of a web of Sheilds he could use another shield with an orange arrow appear. Whatever this voice was, it's a chance he's willing to take if he's to survive.

"YOU'LL PAY NAOFUMI!" Motoyasu cried, still pouring power into his strike.

Naofumi took in a deep breath, his shield glowed a light green hue. Like second nature, he announced something that even he doesn't know about. "Now, activate skill! Righteous Wall of Arms!" The Sheild enlarged deflecting the blacken light back towards Motoyasu. "AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!"

Motoyasu's eyes widen, seeing his attack being deflected with an unusual skill that Naofumi has. "Ngh! AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!" The Spear Hero was thrown back to the barrels behind him.

The blonde growls, getting up from the barrels. "Again with your cheat Shield! No Shield class can defeat the other classes! It's weaker!" Motoyasu rushed at the black-haired man when a light brown-haired Knight steps in between them.

"Stop! You two should fight in a public area!" The Knight exclaims, preventing any more damages. "This is no place for a duel!"

"Tch, it is now," Heels clicked as the three men were quickly surrounded by Knights.

Naofumi and the Knight looked around then saw a red-haired girl with green poison-colored eyes. "The First Princess, Malty S Melromarc," Naofumi growled seeing the bitch who framed him.

Motoyasu smiles, seeing the Hero's aid here. "Myne, you're here!" His face brightened with glee. Everyone stops, seeing the Knights and the Princess standing before them afraid to even continue.

Myne (Slut) chuckles, looking at the Knight Commander. "Make sure none escapes," She orders the hesitant Commander.

The Knight groans raise his hand and orders the Knights to draw their swords. There's no way out for the young Knight or Naofumi to escape,

Myne unrolled a scroll, holding it out for all to see. "Ladies and gentlemen, I hereby declare this as an official duel between the Shield Hero and Heroic Knight Lancelot! It's all thanks to the Three Heroes Roundtable which was bestowed upon me, Heroic Knight Aid Guinevere to do so." (AN: No need to make a fuss, it's just a stolen name. She's no Heroic Spirit.)

'Three Heroes Roundtable? Heroic Knight Lancelot? Heroic Knight Aid Guinevere? What's with these titles?' Naofumi gritted his teeth, feeling more anger than ever. Almost like it was an insult to him when announcing their titles and name.

"Put your weapons away!" A voice boom out from the crowd, causing everyone to tense up. Each Knight turns around, bowing to the violet-haired girl in a blue dress guarded by Knights.

Naofumi turns to the familiar girl he met in the forest. Melty walks over, "I absolutely forebay the Four Cardinal Heroes fighting amongst themselves." She declared to the plaza.

"What's this about?" Naofumi observes the little girl making her way to the bitch.

Myne growls, her face distorted upon seeing her sister. "W-What are you doing back here?" She sneers at the little girl.

Melty, unwavering to her older sister's intimidating expression. She scoffs, closing her eyes. "It has been way too long, dear sister." The crowed Princess greeted the failed heir to the throne.

Naofumi's eyes widen, hearing that these two girls are related in blood. He listens to Melty scolding the red-haired bitch about abusing her role as the Hero's aid and role as princess, dismissing the fact she's a Heroic Knight Aid of the Roundtable.

Melty then diminish Motoyasu for fighting carelessly in the open plaza where people could get hurt. Myne continues to sneer at the girl who stole her birthright to the throne, "Melty, you dare to defy me? Your older sister-"

"If I have to, or would mother's interference would convince you?" Melty retorted, causing the spoiled Princess to stop in her boots.

Naofumi's Shield turns into a book, watching Melty apologizing deeply to the people who got involved. 'Melty is Myne's little sister? So that means-'

"Naofumi-sama!" Raphtalia, Filo, and Castoria quickly join up with Naofumi, confused with the current situation. "Are you alright?" She asked.

"It's noting, just Motoyasu again." Naofumi sighs, noticing said Heroic Knight coming up to Filo and Castoria.

Motoyasu grabs both Filo and Castoria's hands. "Filo, and Arturia, those are your names correct?" he asked the two.

Filo nodded, answering the strange man.

Castoria felt uncomfortable when this blonde man took her hand like that. Not wanting to be rude, she answered the Hero. "Y-Yes, I'm Arturia. I do go by Caster too,"

"Oh you poor things, I bet Naofumi is working you two like some kind of beast of burden." Motoyasu turns to Castoria, "And you, Arturia you look fragile as a porcelain doll. My sweet princess, allow me to help you escape from Naofumi's clutches." He smiles at the two.

"I could make the both of you be members of my Party!"

Castoria gasps, running and hiding behind Naofumi. "Onii-san, please get that man away from me." She begs Naofumi to save her.

Naofumi chuckles, ruffling Castoria's hat. "Don't worry, I won't let him Arturia."

Motoyasu was dumbfounded, he never thought his charm would be rejected by a beauty such as Arturia. He turns to Filo, giving an innocent look, "Filo, please tell come with me. Naofumi would only work you to the bone."

Filo, being the innocent girl she is answers the false Knight. "But I like pulling the carriage." She announced.

Motoyasu growls, hearing what his sweet angel said. "Naofumi, you swine. Not only do you manipulate dear precious Arturia but you're forcing Filo to pull that wagon like that big fat bird!" He growls.

Castoria whimpers, hiding behind Naofumi while holding his hand. "(Onii-san…)"

Naofumi was about to defend Arturia when Filo spoke out. "Why did you have to call Filo fat like that?" Filo spoke.

The idiot turns to Filo, confused about what she means. "Huh?"

"You've made fun of Filo the last time we've met." Filo tremble in place,

"Um, I did? And when was that?" Motoyasu asked, blinking at the loli before him. Suddenly Filo turns into her Filolial form, her face angry at him.

Filo glares at the blonde, "I hate you, Spear Guy," Motoyasu was unable to process what's happening.

"Y-You were that b-big fa-" In a flash, Filo kicks Motoyasu in his family's jewels and sends him flying into the barrels once again.

"Motoyasu-sama!" Myne exclaims, turning to the Knights ordering them to find some medics.

Filo reverts to her Human form, punching the air. "Filo wins again!"

Naofumi petted Filo's hair, proud of the little one. "Well done, Filo

Castoria claps, cheering for the Filolial. "Yay Filo!"

"Thanks, Arturia-chan."

Raphtalia steps forward, crossing her hands towards Naofumi. "Naofumi-sama, that's not right. Filo shouldn't be doing that."

Naofumi chuckles turning to the Demi-Human, he's still retained a smile of when Filo kicked Motoyasu. "Oh come on Raphtalia, you know he deserves it-" He paused, seeing Melty walking towards them.

"Sir Sheild Hero, can we speak somewhere privately?" Melty asked, turning to Arturia nodding that her mission was a success.

Brightwell Village

Ritsuka sat at the center end of a Roundtable they found. Next to his right was Arthur,

Then Gawain, Agravain, Lancelot, Tristan, Gareth, Percival, Bedivere, Mordred, Galahad, Saber, Baobhan Sith, Melusine, Barghest, then Morgan on Ritsuka's left.

On the opposite side where Ritsuka sat was the old Lord of Brightwell Village and his advisers sitting at the top. "T-Thank you for meeting with me, Lord Fujimaru." the old man said to the Magus.

"Yes, well since you allow us to help rebuild your village it is only right to have your opinion, Lord Falun," Ritsuka said,

The old Lord nodded, "Very much appreciated, Lord Fujimaru. It's been a while since I was shown respect from the younger lords." He cleared his throat, getting to his point in the conversation. "In any case, Lord Fujimaru as you can see, I'm an old Lord who's about to croak at any given moment."

Baobhan Sith chuckles, leaning on her hand. "Yeah…that isn't why you have that cane right?" She sarcastically commented, waving her hand. "Might as well kick the bucket now than later." She rudely stated.

Melusine nudges the Fairy Princess for making a rude comment. "What? Melusine, I was simply stating my observation." She hissed at the remnant of Albion.

"That's why I nudged you, Princess." The Fairy who took Lancelot's name stated, "We are in Lord Falun's village, such we're his guests."

"Tch," Baobhan Sith clicked her tongue, leaning back on her hand knowing she's right.

Ritsuka looks back at the old man, "So, this me being Lord business? Mordred told me that you're going to give that title to me, am I wrong?" The Magus asked, perplexed with his strange request.

Mordred raised her eyebrow at the Lord of this village. "Is it some kind of handout job shit? Because you're a shitty Lord is you can just push your responsibilities to him!" The Knight of Rebellion barks at the nobles in the room.

"I have to agree, though Mordred could phrase it better." Arthur looks at his daughter, looking away from his glare. He turns to the old lord, giving his full attention. "Why would you want our master take your village as it's Lord?" He asked.

One of the Lord's aids sat forward, "Lord Falun's son has perished during the First Wave of Calamity! He was to be our new Lord before he left our lord is gravely ill and as you're aware-"

Gawain nodded, looking at the aid to the Lord of Brightwell. "He could die at any given moment. That's what you'd said before." The Knight of the Sun commented.

"Yes, but the question is why our master? Can't any of your guards take over as the new Lord?" Gareth asked after her brother.

Lord Falun inclines his head, "It's because I saw something in you when you saved that orphan child." The Lord said, remembered that night when they arrived. "My guards were all sent to the capital to aid the Three Heroes Roundtable with their fight against the Waves of Calamity."

"Since this is a small village, our number of guards here is little. Since then there's only at least two before who guarded the village." Lord Falun looks at the gathered Knights of the Round, "Lord Fujimaru, you selflessly put your life at risk for us. That we can never repay, only beg."

"Before…you mean to say that-"

The other aid nodded at Galahad's unfinished sentence. "They were killed by a rival village, their numbers in Knights outweigh our own. Thus promptly to attack us when our guard is low." He explains the corruption in the land of the Lords in the kingdom.

"So in short, you want my Servants to give protection to your people, correct?" Ritsuka inquired, seeing the shameful expression of the old Lord.

Lord Falun nodded in response, "Forgive me, Lord Fujimaru."

Ritsuka leans back in his chair, he looks at Morgan than Arthur. "Alright, we'll aid your village with protection." The old Lord and his advisers were ecstatic to hear their savior's decision. They were about to give their gratitude when Ritsuka stops them from continuing.

"First let's not make any hasty on the Lord situation, Lord Falun." Ritsuka stated, "As you can see from the night's battle we're still new to this land." He hoped that this reason was enough to convince them not to hand over the title.

Lord Falun understood what the Magus from Chaldea is saying. "Of course, and I d apologize for bringing this up last minute."

Ritsuka shook his head, "Not at all Lord Falun,"

"If I may be brash, might we ask a few questions?" The Grand Saber asked, feeling the opportune moment to move to the next topic.

"Ask away, Lord Saber." Lord Falun happily obliges the Servant.

Agravain agreed with the Servant from the Counter Force, "Indeed, we want to know if there are any strange people like us roaming around?" The Aid asked the noblemen.

The noblemen look at each other, unsure what the Knight means. "People like us per se other than Adventurers or the…Three Heroes Roundtable?" Bedivere added, trying to make it easier for the three to answer.

One of the Aid's eyes widen, understanding what they were asking. "I see what you mean Sir Bedivere!" He replied, gaining the full attention of the Roundtable. "I did hear a rumor from one of the Knights who took us, prisoners."

"He'd said that there's a rebel leader that breaks into slave camps and takes the captive Demi-Humans." The Aid explains to the Roundtable. "I'm not sure where exactly, but he said it's up northeast from here; pass the capital!"

Morgan nodded, absorbing the information they heard. "A possible Free Servant, Husband."

"It's best to meet this rebel leader ourselves, they might know a thing or two about what's happening here." Barghest suggested, crossing her arms.

"Lady Barghest is right," Percival agreed with the Fairy Knight. "It may be a long shot, but let's convince them to team up with us." The Knight of the White Light supported the large woman.

Melusine looks at her master through her mask, waiting for his response. "It's your call, master."

Ritsuka was already convinced from the get-go, but he wants to see if the boy was alright before he goes. "Let's just wait for a bit before heading out. We just arrived and we have little information about this land other than the Three Heroes Roundtable and the rule here."

Lord Falun stands up, bowing to the Magus. "If it's information you desire, I may be of assistance to you. I'm still a Lord after all"

"Much appreciated Lord," Ritsuka smiles.

AN: So here's a poll on who's going with Ritsuka on the trip. Galahad is coming of course. Choose three.

Saber

Arthur

Lancelot

Gawain

Tristan

Percival

Gareth

Mordred

Morgan

Barghest

Baobhan Sith

Melusine