The Fall of the seven star heroes Chapter 1: Death waits for no man, a rising of the shield hero/盾の勇者の成り上がり fanfic

CHAPTER 1

DEATH WAITS FOR NO MAN

READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY TO AVOID GETTING SPOILED AND AS A GUIDE ON WHAT TO EXPECT.

This Fanfic contains information up to volume 20 and the reprise of the spear hero. (It may increase when I read further volumes.)

This story focuses on The rise and fall of Takt and the seven-star heroes. The story will be from the seven-star heroes perspective, but mainly Takt.

I plan on developing the characters a lot but keeping their core personalities. The mentally of the characters will be focused on a lot.

Some events may play out differently, for example, fights that have already been covered. However, the results will remain the same.

This story contains some swear words but not a lot (gets cringe when there is a lot for the sake of sounding 'mature')

Also. this is a dark fantasy but not edgy. If a chapter contains an excessive amount of violence or adult content (not any sexual content. they may be implied), there will be a warning.

Topics of sexual abuse and child abuse are mention in the story.

The first chapter will show the lives of Takt and another character before they died.

If you have questions, ask them in the comments or on the "Rising of the shield hero discord". My discord name there is "LUST/Emmanual"

Lastly, enjoy. Any constructive criticism will be greatly appreciated.

"I will trade my life for theirs. Please don't kill them..."

A head rolled toward me. It was stained with tears and snort.

I stared at the head. If I was stronger then this wouldn't have happened.

I am the ultimate hero...I am Takt! I am the greatest hero! Everything this world has belongs to ME! ME! ME! WHO THE FUCK ELSE DESERVES IT?!

Tears streamed down my face. The burning hatred in my heart wanted to consume all...

The one responsible for this...for killing them, Naofumi Iwantani; the shield hero. He and his foolish teammates took away them from me.

What did they do to deserve death? Nothing...absolutely nothing!

Nelshen.

Shate.

Ashil.

Leludia.

Melrith.

Rulina.

Ellie.

Tulina.

And my sister, Nana...

"Master Takt! Save me!"

Damn it..."Please, not her too! She-"

Before I could finish she was sliced down into two. Her blood painted the ground and her body contents scattered around.

...

That was Hulin. She is the 55th person to die today by the executioners...

HA...HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAH! WHAT THE FUCK IS THIS!

"FUCKFUCKFUCKFUCKFUCKFUCK! HOW MANY?! HOW MANY WILL YOU KILL?! JUST ALLOW ME TO TRADE MY LIFE!"

I kept saying it! That I would trade my life! But, they ignore me, Why!

And that shit! That Naofumi! He was far away. He did nothing but look at me with disgust.

I am the bad guy here? I wouldn't have gone this far. Sure, I would have killed you and those you love. However, I never would have hunted down everyone that had any sort of relations with you. I am evil? Dont fuck with me...even still.

"Please save me!"

"I will trade my life for theirs. Please don't kill them..." I screamed!

"I don't want to die!"

"I will trade my life for theirs. Please don't kill them..." I begged...

"I didn't do it willingly!"

"I will trade my life for theirs. Please don't kill them..." I cried.

"Wai-"

They all pleaded before they were mercilessly sliced down, beheaded, fried, impaled, roasted. All I could do is stare and repeat one thing. "I will trade my life for theirs. Please don't kill them..."

I have been repeating this for so long, that I have lost hope in them even hearing a thing I said.

"I will trade my life for theirs. Please don't kill them..."

Were there even more of them alive right now? I don't even know...How did things turn out like this? I think my old life was even better. Ha, No. I made some wonderful memories here and...

A stake was rammed through another chest. Her final cry was like a screech. "G-TAK-TTTUHUNO!"

yeah, I also made some- some really terrible memories.

I bitted on my lips. I did not want this. I did not want this...I want to go back home. Take me back to my old life, please.

"Oh my!" One of the female executioners smiled.

"Sadeena, that was mines!" Another snapped back at the executioner.

A jolt of lightning vaporized 6 of my loyal women in an instant.

"P-L-E-S-E!" I screamed with every fibre of my body. My vocal cords felt like they were ripped from the pure intensity. A scream? It was a screech, a glass shattering screech!

21 years ago

"DAMN IT! What the hell are you doing, Watsin ?! Get back to work! Do you think I pay you for nothing? You fucking slacker!"

"I-I haven't...slept for a while, sir-"

"Watsin...shut the hell up and get that frame done before 2 pm, or I am firing you!"

Fire me...? Damn it. Damn this. Damn him! I can't lose my job, but I am so tired. If I get fired, I can't afford to pay back my debt, and if I don't pay them I know they will try to hurt Pup.

"Yes, sir. I will get it done."

"You better!" he shouted as he walked away.

That was my boss. The amount of times I have fantasised about killing that man is probably unhealthy. Though It isn't every day I think about- wait, it is. Since I work here all seven days and I even sleep under the desk.

I will inevitably want to kill a man that forces me to work such long hours. The last time I shower was maybe...4, or was it five days ago? I can't recall.

As you may have realised, I am an animator, and unfortunately, I am one of those that gets treated like absolute shit.

Accidentally, I tore the paper in my hands. Shit!

Damn it. What did I do to get treated like this? What bad have I ever done? I have tried my best to be friendly to shit stains that are better off committing suicide; Poisoning would be best for them. A slow painful death, yeah...that would be beautiful.

I pay my ungrateful parents bills, The so-called parents that should be dead already. Materafact! The reason I ended up where I am isn't because of a dumb decision I made! It was my parent's fault, the principal fault, those so-called friends fault. It was everyone's but my fault!

The only one I can count on is Pup...I hope she is okay. I mean, she is a natural hunter; of course she is okay.

You know, I always wanted to own a pet lizard and a fish too. They are so damn cute. Maybe I should say, I wish I still owned them. Due to my long and unhealthy working conditions, I couldn't go home most of the time to feed them; so the past ones died.

I should maybe rest a bit. My raging heart is making me sleepy. I am sure a little nap wouldn't hurt anyone.

I opened my phone and stared at a picture of the gorgeous fox of mines.

"Hey Pup, be a good little fox, okay? I will make sure to buy treats for you even if I have to go without dinner for a week. You are my best friend. Yeah you are...yeah you are."

like that, I was submerged into sleep.

"I like you! Cinnamon!"

Huh? Wait, wait...is Ashley really confessing to me? No way! I mean, it isn't like she is super hot or anything!

She stretched her hand out with something in it; a cupcake?

"I-I made a cupcake for you."

I mean...that's really nice and all, but- wait, something is up. I am 18, she is also 18...so why is she confessing like some 12 year old? That does kill the appeal. If you would asked anyone but my horny ass!

I took the cupcake and smiled. "Thank you, Ashley...I do think you are beautiful, and I even-" I froze, unable to finish my sentence, it was my guilt probably.

I what? What the hell am I really thinking? I am disgusting. I promised Louis I would never cheat on her. Yet here I am, thinking about telling another girl I like her too?

Sick. When I told her that I would never cheat on her, she was my first girlfriend, and I didn't know the damn challenges that came with being in a relationship! I thought it would be easy.

Her father always cheated on her mom, and all her ex's cheated on her; so I had to make her know all men aren't shit. Obviously, I wanted her to know I would be different, but am I? Right now, it doesn't matter. I can do this.

Taking a deep breath. "As much as your words deeply touch me, I am sorry. I already have a girlfriend."

Hell! That was hard. Damn it! I just turned down a hot girl(Louis is hot too, but...you know.)! However, it doesn't matter; I kept my word. I am also sure mom and dad would be happy when I tell them this- hmm, maybe I shouldn't tell them about this. Despite being 18 years old, I think like some damn little child. Why should I boast about something any ordinary human should do? Welp, I am a fool anyway.

She backed up. "Is that so?"

Eh.

"Um, yeah, it is..it suc- it is what it is."

My heart had gone cold, and shivers caressed my back. Every single instinct in my body was telling me one thing. No, they were screaming, 'get away from her!'

Quickly turning away, I took fast but calm stripes.

they are calm.

I hope they are!

She is one of those, isn't she?!

A yandere! I bet I bet.

I have read enough damn novels in my life to see where this is going!

Then why the hell did I turn my back to her?!

What Then? Walk away facing her?! Are you stupid?!

It's better than-

It was like death rested its hand over my shoulder, a cold shiver ran down my spine. My stomach tightened in response.

Quickly, turning my head to face the person I prepared for the worse.

My Heartbeats began drowning my eardrums with 'BADUM BADUM!' Is that even a sound a heart makes? Hell, would I know! I am too nervous to think straight right now!

Clearing my throat, I tensed my abdomen and leg muscles along with my arm.

Using my arm I will take stab. That way, I will survive!

"W-wassup," I merely leaked out.

"Cupcake."

"What?" Did I hear wrong? I could have sworn.

"If you're gonna tell me you dont like me...then give me back my cupcakes!"

Eh, that's all she wanted? That's all? Is she sure?

Handing it to her she grabbed it and walked away.

Well, that was weird, or maybe I am the weird one? Well, only one thing for sure! That indeed is a damn relief!

"Damn… I thought I was gonna die." I exhaled.

Resting back on the pole, something was different. I didn't feel anything on my back.

Quickly, I moved my legs to gain a better balance.

How did I mistake the pole?

"Huh?"

Someone kicked me. I tumbled on the road and quickly turn to face the person responsible.

The one that kicked me was the same girl.

She looked at me with craze eyes while huffing.

Why… the hell?

BEEEEP!

"You should have seen that coming."

"Huh? What- I- why would you?"

A vast truck slammed onto my body.

BANG!

My body flew in the air. A cluster of pain got inscribed into my bones.

Fuck, it hurts...it hurts...my head hurts...damn it. What have I ever done to deserve this? I dont understand!

THUD! CRACK!

I slammed against the concrete ground. My bones shattered, and blood flowed in response to the impact.

Moving my head to see that bitch, only one thing could come out of my mouth. "Fuck you..."

"Come forth, a hero from another world! We summon a strong-willed warrior!"

"Come forth mortal soul, dying before your time. Another chance for you awaits. In a world just for you and only for you~"

Odd, I felt light. It felt like my soul was ripped off my body and I was calmly and smoothly dragged into a gentle land.

Huh…? What's all this? Am I in heaven? Doubt- wait, honestly, after all the shit I pulled up with people, of course, god would award me with that, wouldn't he?

"Hello, human."

Huh?

Above me was a beautiful woman. She had long snow-white hair that rested on her hips. A pale white face clear of any blemishes. And her eyes...they were like marbles, clear and beautiful. Even more, her presence itself was like that of a divine being...like that of a goddess.

Wait, did I really die in my sleep? I was just joking about the heaven thing.

"...Haa-ha...this has to be some joke. It must be, Right?!"

The woman stared at me as if she was waiting for me to calm down.

There is no way I can be dead! I refuse!

My fist...

Coming to a quick conclusion, I prepared my fist and rammed it in my stomach!

Thud!

Fuck!

An Incredibly Sharp pain spread slowly in my abdomen. Forcing me to gasp.

Collapsing on my knees, I began to cough in pain. "Cough! cough! ouch..."

I haven't awoken yet?

Again, I punched myself.

And again!

Thud!

And again!

Thud!

And again!

Thud!

Over and over and over! and over and over! Over and over and over! And over and over!

I CAN'T BE DEAD! I REFUSE IT! NO WAY IN HELL!

Thud!

"fu...I broke something..." I fell on my side.

It hurts like hell now. My ribs, my stomach, my lungs...all of it was in pain. I am maybe bleeding internally too.

...It seems I am really dead. Yeah...yeah, Of course.

Like there was an itch in my throat begging to be scratched, I open my mouth slightly. Unsurprisingly, Nothing but chaotic laughter came forth. "HAHA...HAHAHHAHHAHAHHA! SO WHAT?! I AM DEAD NOW? GREAT! FUCKINGFANTASTIC!"

This wasn't supposed to happen! I was supposed to get rich and famous and look down on all those that laughed at me! Those that spat at me! Attacked me! Damn it!

In fury a slammed my fist against the floor, or whatever this is!

If I am dead, who is going to take care of Pup? This isn't fair...this isn't right! Why me?!

...It wasn't supposed to happen, but it did.

My mouth settled and my vision fell upon my hands. I knew it this entire time, didn't I?

A chill settled in my heart. An understanding so clear that it's funny how I never realised it till now.

It's obvious why it's me. It's because I always got the end of the stick. I was never meant to exist. I was just an extra in this world. I was just... a nobody.

Funny, thinking of that is weirdly calming yet very... damning.

"You are something else," the lady said.

Staring at her I responded, "yeah, I am. Anyway, I am not going to heaven, am I? I guess it's hell for me."

"As you know, I am a god."

"Yeah, I know."

Did she ignore me? What is she, some damn NPC?

"Tell me this world where everyone hated you, rejected you and swore at you. Does it make sense for someone like you? Someone who deserves everything the world has to offer to be treated like this?"

"What are you getting at?"

"Does it make sense?"

"...What if it does?"

She gave a devilish smile. "And what if it doesn't?" Her eyes stared deep into my soul. It almost felt like a breeze washed her hair over to highlight her beauty.

What if it doesn't, huh...What if I dont deserve all this suffering? Oh yeah?

"Then why the hell did I suffer so much, huh?! Why was I born with a father that sexually abused me?! A damn mother that was only good for covering up for a disgusting husband and taking drugs?! A damn principal that made me fail every class because someone That looked like me killed his wife?! How about friends, huh! Friends that Stole money from me! Lied on me! Hid their drugs at my apartment without me knowing?! And! and! And...what about my love life? Since high school, I have asked over 230 women; not a single one reciprocated my feelings. They all said, "ew". I guess I also inherited my father looks. I am one ugly looking bastard. I dont want to live...I am happy that I am dead. After all, I never had the guts to kill myself! I used to wonder would it be painful constantly? Not that it matters now." I fell on the ground, huffing.

I went overboard. Though, getting that off my chest felt nice; It felt great

But, it reminded me of all the pain I have endured until now. I dont like it. I hate it. I have suffered so much...I have endured so much.

My arms began to tremble. The pain I feel, who else could relate to it?

Tears fell from my eyes, Even as I tried to wipe them, it just wouldn't stop.

A warm feeling embraced my face. The warm goddess hands caressed my cheeks. "You have suffered a lot. I am sorry, it was my fault. If only I were better, I would have sent you to paradise." She wiped my tears.

My heartbeat became calmer. My eyes were locked into her's. "Paradise? What do you mean?"

"My poor little boy, it's a world that I created for you. It was designed to be an apology for all the suffering I allowed. Please forgive me."

A paradise for me? As an apology? "Why are you so nice to me?"

"I am not being nice; I am giving you what you rightfully deserve."

As if her words were a charm, I repeated it, "what I rightfully deserve?"

Her smile grew deeper. "Yes, what you deserve."

Me...? I don't get it...I have been dealt a lousy hand for so long. What can I possibly deserve except for ruin and suffering?

NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO!

I deserve it! Because of all the shit I have dealt with! Don't I?!

A world for me?

I deserve it.

A paradise for me?

I deserve it.

With that, it must come women, money and power.

Rising from my knees my expression harden." Thank you. You are right, I deserve it."

Her face blushed as if she was intoxicated. Even her teeth showed a bit.

Then her mood changed. "Ah, I have forgotten. In that world, there are so-called "heroes" who are fakes, devils in disguise. I built a world for only one hero, the ultimate hero, For you."

"I will kill them." I dont know this feeling in me. It felt like… I could do anything now.

"Yes, please do. When they are summoned, make sure to get rid of them. I to would love to deal with them myself, however-"

As the wave of confidence grew in me, I responded, "The world belongs to me, and as a result, I should make sure such a gift is well received."

She clasped her hands delightedly. "Thank you! Also, there are some missions I will give you; the waves are our allies. Do not negatively interfere with it. Destroy any ancient martial arts school that uses life force, The four guardian beasts, Any information about me and the waves, and any prophecy of heroes. Also, do not tell anyone about me." Her face was serious. "Because if you do, I will kill you."

The pure ominousness of her voice caused me to back up. It was like a demon licking the skin on my back.

I dont get it. Why would it matter? No, that doesn't matter right now. This woman. This goddess. my goddess. She is giving me another chance to live. So I need to know one thing.

"Yes...also, what should I call you?"

She looked at me then place her hand on her chin. "An ender of worlds...a world eater, a god. Whatever you choose doesn't matter to me. I have no intention of telling you my name, not till you have earned it."

Not till I have earned it, huh? A bit entitled, dont you think? But then again, if she is a god. I guess she has the right to be.

She then widened her arms, and spheres as beautiful as pearls began to rotate around her, moving towards me.

It was like buff bubbles from games.

"In other to aid you in saving the world from the villains that parade around as heroes, Choose your divine gift. May it be the power to charm others, create barriers. Choose."

My cheat power… it's precisely like an isekai cliche.

She then snapped her finger as if she remembered something. She walked over towards me and touched my head."In that world, there are Legendary weapons I created for you. They have become rebellious. I trust that you will recapture them."

I bowed before her and said, "yes, my goddess."

Her chin raised, and her smile grew even deeper; it was almost as if...she was looking at a toy? No, it must be my imagination.

Anyway, I rose, and around me, spheres with icons in them spun around me. Opportunities surrounded me.

That was Something I never had back at home. I never had a choice in my life. I had to take any job to survive.

Now, I can choose. Maybe to someone else, I am foolish for getting so excited just for having a choice in my life, but I don't care.

Also, would anyone be brave enough to call me a fool? Let's see who will be the fool in this new world.

Quickly scanning through the power bubbles, one caught my attention.

I rushed to pop it, but..should I take it? I have to choose wisely. The power to ignite whatever I touch. nah, necromancy? not bad but gross. This one allows you to learn a language immediately, lame.

Oh? This one steals enemy stats temporary? Stats huh? So it's a fantasy world based on a game?

"Hey miss, this world...it has magic in it?"

"Absolutely."

So it does, huh? Perfect. A world with magic awaits me, my world.

I rushed and popped the one to my right. Green energy sprung from it and wrapped around my head, flowing into it. It felt like cold water rushed up to my nostrils!

Damn! Taken back, I began coughing as I felt my brain in pain. "Cough cough!"

"Magic mastery, not a bad choice."

Seriously? No concern about me being in pain? No matter. The pain has stopped.

"Thank you, with that; I will save my world from the fake heroes."

"Thank you."

I began to descend, and around me started to become dark.

"Please do save the world from the fake heroes, my true hero."

I swung my hand towards her and shouted," I will!"

A bright light was at the end of the tunnel.

"er kommt heraus!"

I heard a voice. It sounded like an eager young man. Who is it?

"Uwaaa~!"

My mouth cried out on its own.

Huh, what is this, is it like, what I think it is?

"Ich denke, er ist ein kleiner Junge," an elderly voice spoke out. I am assuming I have been given birth to, Gross.

Also...What the hell am I hearing? I can't understand nor see anything!

"gehen Sie vor, nennen Sie ihn," a young lady said. I am guessing that's my mother…

An image of my original mother came to my head, and a deep disgust sprung up from my soul.

"Uh, sein Name wird... Takt Ashalon Faubley!" and that one was definitely my father.

My father...a rage began to boil deep in me.

Damn him! Damn you, father! I swear I will kill you!

Suppressing my rage at the moment, I thought about his last sentence, and I knew that Tact Ashalon Faubley was chosen as my name.

I like it.

I now have a new body and a new name.

It's a redo, a restart. I reject the old me and embrace the new me.

No, rather I approve of this change. After all, I am the one and true destined hero and ruler of this world that will determine his own fate; Takt Ashalon Faubley!

"Hello, gentle soul. It seems you have died an untimely death." Another one suited for our goals. Another fool. Another goon.

My smile embraced the young and utterly pathetic soul.

" Y-yes…"