"Good morning, great heroes." The King greeted us as all four of stood before him once again. "I hope that the food and accommodations were to your liking."

"Acceptable," I responded The bed was good enough, and the food while it was something I wasn't used to eating at least the stuff we had gotten for breakfast it was something I could get used.

And the others seemed to have the same sentiment. Though thankfully Itsuki and Motoyasu looked a lot happier this morning than they did last night then Naofumi, and I had barreled into that landmine like a pair of bulls. So I had been a good sport and told them all about the whole absorption of phone and wallet thing, didn't know if they did it or not. But even if they had, we would sadly not be able to call each other anyway. I had spent some time looking at the help menu this morning to see if it had some information about the interfaces new option. Thankfully for me, it did, but I learned it only extended to those who were my companions. Probably had something to do with them not wanting to be together. Though I didn't consider it a waste as my phone. Before even coming here was starting to fall apart, and would probably break apart completely after a week of adventuring. Though before that, it would become dead weight as it would have run out of power.

"Ah, that is good to hear. We would not like to come off as terrible hosts." Laying it on thick, there aren't you Aultcray? I mentally asked. "Now, in a few moments, the adventures that have chosen to assist you in your battle against the Waves will arrive. And to assist you and your companions, you will all receive five-hundred Silver Coins here and now, and at the beginning of every month." Aultcray stated as he snapped his fingers, and a pair of servants came over to us with a large money bag. I never thought I would get paid in money bag.

"Thank you for your generosity, your majesty," I said as I took the brown bag. If he wanted to lay it on thick, I could do the same.

Though as I thanked him, the other three did the same though I was pretty sure there was more sincerity in their voices than what had been in mine.

That was then the main doors to the throne opened up.

That was another thing I had been given a lot of thought this morning, namely what should I do with the adventures that decided to join me. And I decided to just be a paranoid fuck nugget and bring them along, as I did remember some genuinely wanted to help us.

Maybe I would get lucky.

Besides I was going to need someone to read shit for me, for I had gotten a look at the writing after checking out one of the books that had been in the common room. And yeah there was no way I was ever going to be able to learn to read that. Unless I managed to get a dictionary sword that would help me.

"Now the greatest adventures, please choose which hero you wish to join," Aultcray stated while I heard Naofumi give an exclamation of shock.

Now I didn't remember at all how many people there were in the original timeline and how many joined each of the heroes with the exception of Naofumi and his zero.

But I was pretty sure the two who walked over to me weren't in the original set and most definitely not joined him later.

And lucky me I got two exported characters for me too adventure with, at least in terms of their appearance. Didn't know if their personalities matched their counterparts. Not that I had a problem with that this world, just like Goblin Slayer, just had them. The Legendary Heroes being the most obvious ones.

We would have to make introductions later.

"Heh, no one went with me," Naofumi stated as he looked at all of us.

"Well, duh, I tried to say it yesterday, but when Anders went on his little rant, but it seems our experience with the shield proves more true than his." Motoyasu began to speak. "Just from everyone's faces, I can see that the shield is not looked upon favorably just like in our games. For who would want to work together with someone who can't attack, for, in the end, its not really a weapon but a defensive armament."

"You could have worded that more politely Motoyasu," I said to him.

"I just said the truth Anders, I know you tried to make Naofumi feel better yesterday, but this is just the reality of the situation." He responded.

"Well, I will have to ask if any of you are willing to go the Shield Hero's side?" Aultcray asked.

"I volunteer," Spoke a female voice, and I turned my head… Bitch. That was my only thought as she walked towards Naofumi. "For no matter the situation, seeing a person having to travel along is a disheartening sight. My name is Myne Sophia and ask I you, Hero, would you like me to join your side?" She asked.

Though before he responded, I saw Naofumi turn his head towards me.

I wanted to yell, to tell him that he should say no and run as far away as possible. But, but who was I really to tell Naofumi what he could and could not do. I was not his mother, he was an adult that could make his own decisions. All I had the right to do was warn and his decision if he wanted to heed it or not.

So I responded. "It is your decision, Naofumi, do you want her at your side?"

Naofumi turned his head back to Myne. "I'm going to have to decline your offer Myne, just stay in Motoyasu's group." Well holy shit, I did not expect that to happen. Now hopefully the same shit that happened in Motoyasu's Light Novel wouldn't happen here.

But even if that did happen the look upon Bitch's face as she got rejected was a work of art.

"Well, if that is your decision Shield Hero, but this one time only I shall increase your given fund as compensation for your lack of party members. But that means you shall have to seek out others and convince them to become members of your party. Now let your journey begin." Aultcray ordered us to leave, though hopefully, Naofumi would be okay on his own. But again he was an adult and didn't need a babysitter in the form of me. Though hopefully, I would be able to give him some 'pointers' later. And I was already doing what I promised not to do. Okay, Anders only speak to Naofumi if he seeks you out, don't go all parent on him like you do your siblings.

"So, guess we should all introduce ourselves," I spoke to my two new exported companions, now that we were alone. "I am Anders Anderson, the Sword Hero." I held out my hand for a shake.

"My name is George Lyddason, Lord Anders, and this former knight shall do her best to serve you my Lord," Spoke the genderbend Expy of Nasuverse Georgios as she took my hand. Well, I certainly didn't this. She looked like Georgios, amour and all though she had a spear instead of a sword at her side. Only side being, of course, she was a woman emphasized by those rather massive tits her armor contained. Even if she had that male name

"Former knight?" I asked I was curious about this.

"Yes, I used to be a member of Melromarc's Cavalry Forces, but then the King Regent asked if some wanted to join the Legendary Heroes as their companion I jumped at the opportunity."

"Why?" I asked.

"I grew up with the Legends of the other heroes, and I thought assisting you would be the best way to save as many people as possible," she responded.

"That is very noble of you, but you use a spear, so why join me the Sword Hero." Yeah, that was the biggest differences between this George and Fate George besides being a woman is that she had a spear.

"That is a personal reason, one I will maybe share at a later date." She responded. Well, she seemed like a stand-up girl, and I had to say felt very orange.

"Well, I guess it's my turn to play this school game. Well, boss, the name is Maya no last name for me to use." My other female companion introduced herself, and the personalities seemed to match once again. Though where George's outfit matched her counterpart. Maya, however, was dressed more like Megumin, though one that fit more with her womanly body. Rather than the tighter clothes her Borderlands counterpart had.

"So, why did you decide to join?" I asked.

"Well, I was tired of studying and being yelled at by my teachers, so when I heard they were requiting for adventures to join the Legendary Heroes, I jumped ship as they say. And as to why I joined you specifically well, you looked different from the other heroes and much more adorable looking." She admitted. "like if I pinched those cheeks of yours cute sounds would come out." Well, her personality was not exactly like OG Maya. Though I was starting to wonder if they were Isekais themselves, just having gone the reincarnation route. With them being so fucking similar to their counterparts.

"Okay, so what kind of magic can you use? For guess, by your outfit that you're a mage?"

"Correcto, I'm the best mage at combat magic, and blowing shit up is my specialty. Well, before you ask, I do know a few healing spells. I had to learn them to fix up my own injuries." She said, and I closed my mouth.

"Well, I hope we will have a fruitful partnership the three of us. But first, let me do this." With a few thoughts, I created a party and invited them to join it as my companions. I had compared my stat to like that of Dark Souls, but I had much more in common with THE GAMER system than I would like to admit. "With this, we will share exp of kills and thanks to a few items I brought from my world we can talk to each other even when separated," I told them.

"Lord Anders, you're truly generous."

"Sweet, you da best Boss."

"Now, George, do you know where beginner adventures go to gain exp for if you haven't noticed it I am level 1," I said as I looked in the corner to see their names, health bar, mana bar, and SP Bar.

George Lyddason: Lv. 21

Maya: Lv. 16

"Of course, I do my Lord. Just follow me, but before that, should we get you a proper outfit to fight in?"

I looked down, and I nodded in agreement. Hopefully, I could get some light armor.

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A/N: If one is going to bring expies into the story, you might as well go all the way. For I am not clever enough to come up with my own OCs so let's just rip them from another work. For originality is dead and fanfic writers killed you like this or any other of my stories you can donate to my P A Treon. com (Slash) StreamingViking and read commissioned stories