This story starts off as usual…

Naofumi was summoned as the Shield Hero. He's happy-go-lucky while the other heroes try to ignore him.

During the night, after they all talk, Naofumi wakes up and goes to get a glass of water, wandering the castle.

It was then that he saw a weird portal…

Curious, he approaches it, when suddenly…he's sucked in. The portal quickly disappears afterwards, leaving no trace behind.

Once Naofumi is dropped out of the portal, he's in another place. Looking around, he sees the symbol of another kingdom and panics.

"What the heck?!" Naofumi shouts, checking his status. 'I'm…in another world? Dang it!' He's a bit scared now since he just barely registered that first world.

"Where the hell am I now?!" he yells in anguish.

This got the attention of a redhead wearing a blue kimono. He sees a cute raven-haired guy wearing foreign clothes, his green eyes staring at him. Immediately, he thinks, 'Cute!'

"Hey…I heard yelling. Are you OK?" he asks.

Naofumi flinches, a bit cautious.

The redhead smiles, "I'm L'Arc Berg."

"Naofumi Iwatani…"

"Can you let me help you, Kiddo?" L'Arc asks, holding out his hand.

After a bit of hesitation, Naofumi takes it, smiling, "OK…"

This causes his heart to throb, 'He's like an angel! My Sunshine!'

As L'Arc guides him, Naofumi thinks, 'I like him…' but then he hears, "Your Majesty!" towards L'Arc.

"You're a King?!" Naofumi shouts in shock as L'Arc rubs the back of his neck while chuckling sheepishly.


In L'Arc's office in the palace, over tea and snacks, Naofumi tells him what happened, "I was summoned to another world, only to end up in this one after getting sucked into a weird portal."

L'Arc nods, believing his words since it makes no sense if he's actually lying. He then sees the shield though, and his eyes widen in surprise.

Naofumi tilts his head cutely in confusion due to L'Arc's reaction.

L'Arc smiles as he explains about this world, the Waves, and Vassal heroes. Then he claims that Naofumi's probably a Cardinal hero.

Nodding, Naofumi asks, "What now then?"

L'Arc smirks. He wants the Shield by his side, and since Naofumi's just been summoned, he can easily get his loyalty by treating him well.

"For now…you can be in my party," L'Arc suggests, which Naofumi easily agrees to.

At this innocent Kiddo…he immediately vows to protect him.


Omake:

L'Arc does flirt with Naofumi often, getting him to blush. Naofumi…is slowly falling for him. But sometimes, when Naofumi sees L'Arc smile without it reaching his eyes, it's a bit scary…