"I've got to ask how both of you are only at your current level, respectively?" I asked my two female companions as we made our way back into the city after having spent a few hours getting my asked by George and her spear skills. Which had been a great boon as my Sword Mastery's of Kojiro's blade had risen to bloody 40, after that ass-kicking? For they were both more skilled than their levels indicated, which let further credence to the fact that they were reincarnates themselves. And while I was a fucking noob that knew nothing about fighting and had to rely on a cheat skill to do so. Even I could tell that they were very much capable of hitting above their weight class.

"My Lord, levels are not entirely an indicator of one's strength. As one's level can only increase with the slaying of monsters to gain EXP. So one could train in combat their entire life mastering their craft, and not raise a single level." George explained to me.

Fucking JRPG Logic.

"Though for me unlike Georgy here levels is more important as having a higher level gives more stats, and with higher stats, my spells get stronger," Maya complained.

"So, you're just with me to leech of experience points, how could you take advantage of a poor innocent legendary hero like me?" I enhanced my sentence by pouting my lips.

She responded by pinching my cheeks. "I would hit you for that if you weren't so cute." She threatened me as she let go of my now red cheeks.

Ouch.

"Well, thanks for the info the both of you, and I was just kidding Maya."

"I know."

"Now before we go and eat can we take a trip by the church? I need to get some of the sand from the hourglass as that will unlock some of the swords special functions." Yeah, the sand was what gave the teleport sword and allowed to see when the wave was coming.

"Of course my Lord I shall lead the way," George appointed herself as my guide, and I didn't object the woman seemed to like taking orders from me.

And as we walked through the city once again and was once again met by people praising my name and greeting me. I hadn't really seen this behavior in canon, but the perspective hadn't really been on the other three heroes and their daily lives. They probably did in the beginning and then stopped then they realized all the heroes had the personality of a fucking cactus. And they would probably stop greeting me like this when they got used to my presence, and I just came a regular part of their lives.

A few minutes later, we entered the extravagant church of the three heroes. And one of the nuns? Came up to us. "Sword Hero Anders how might we be of service to you your grace?" She asked.

"I require some of the sand from the Hour Glass to unlock some of my swords special functions," I requested politely giving the woman a small bow. I just need to eat some church ass at the moment, to show that I was one 'their side' so that I wasn't blasted by their sky beam.

"Of course there are scriptures of the heroes utilizing it to arrive at the Waves via teleportation, I shall get a small bag for you immediately." At that, the nun ran off towards the massive Hour Glass that stood at the other end of the church. The thing was absolutely massive, and could easily be called the Dragon Hour Glass even without its fancy design.

"Ah Lord Sword Hero I was wondering then you would show up, and hopefully the Bow and Spear Hero will come soon to receive the blessing of the Dragon Hour Glass," And there was Evil Pope himself, smiling happily as he spoke. And honestly, if there was anyone that fit the Evil Dumbledore trope, it was him, for he just had that wise grandfatherly air about him. And if one didn't know what kind of Zealot lunatic he was one would easily fall for it. Not me as I had basically read the script, the cheating asshole that I am.

"Ah, your holiness I didn't think that you would grace us with your presence?" I asked.

"Why would I not you carry one of the legendary weapons, summoned here to defend our land," He stated with a kind tone as he looked upon the glass mural that covered the cathedral's glass roof. But I noticed he said land not world.

Should or should I not respond to that?

Be a little bitch for a while, or just agitate him a bit.

"And I say thank you, your holiness. And I know my duty, while I wouldn't choose it myself the Sword saw that I had the potential to save this World and all its nations from the Waves."

Ah, I saw the twitch, oh so worth it.

"Yes, and the people will rejoice then you all succeed."

"I hope so too."

"You're grace I have brought you, your sand," The nun who had approached me when we had first entered said, as went up to me.

"Thank you," I took the bag of sand.

"Your Holiness." The Nun bowed before the pope as she left.

"Though before you leave Lord Sword Hero, may I ask how your first proper day in Melromarc has been?" He inquired.

"It was fine, George and Maya here are nice people, and I think we can make a nice party," Was my simple response.

"Good to hear, then I shall leave you to your training. I myself have duties that need to be attended." At that, he turned around and left the way he came.

"You know I'm so glad I'm not a pre-pubescent boy," Came Maya's uncouth statement as we left the Cathedral.

"Maya you should not insult or talk behind his Holiness back like that," George reprimanded Maya, but her tone felt insincere like she was just doing it out of polite habit rather than being offended by those words herself.

But she just waved away George's words.

"Felt more like a manipulative old man faking being a loving grandfather, but you don't get to be the head of religious organization without knowing how to play politics." And besides there was only one religious head that I respected and Pope Francis he was not.

George just mumbled in response about impoliteness. And so this exchange confirmed that there not very into the whole Three Heroes Religion.

So, that just made me wonder why Aultcray had let the join my party cause they were clearly not spies. Or did he just have a few loyal Shadows on his own that was currently spying on me? That was not loyal to the Queen? Could be things, seemed to be a bit different from canon.

I unsheathed the Basic Sword, and feed it the sand.

[Portal Sword: Unlocked]

My screen started telling me I had unlocked a new blade in the [Drop Tree] which already had four swords, namely the Balloon Swords consisting of three different colors. And they all had zero stat boosts and little to no damage as they were made out of rubber. And one passive [Herb Sword] that boosted the quality of Herps I picked up like Naofumi's own shield variation.

I had been delighted then that had happened, as it meant I could get those utility weapons that gave passive buffs.

"So now that our first day together as a party is almost over. Do the two of you know a place we can eat and sleep?" I asked for I had honestly no idea.

My two companions shared a look with one another before Maya just shook her head, and so George came with a suggestion. "Well, how about this…"

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"Oh, aren't you adorable!"

I tried to respond, but my voice only came out as muffled groans as I tried to free myself from the massive bosom that my head was trapped between.

"Mother could you, please let go of Lord Anders, I think he starting to run out of air?" I heard George's concerned voice, though she wasn't acting anyway to free me from her overly affectionate mother's breasts.

Though this wouldn't be a bad way to die, as this Milf possessed breasts that were on par with George's own.

"Don't be overly dramatic, Georgia," The Milf responded dismissively as she let me go.

"Mother, please call me George," George's or rather Georgia's tone was one of annoyance.

"Still as a big a tomboy as ever, now I'm glad to see you home after so long. After three months on horseback and living in those dingy barracks of yours, it'll be good for you to take a break and sleep in a proper bed." She fussed over her daughter. "Though I am guessing it's due to being in the Sword Heroes Party?"

"It is and you're correct."

"Well, the name is Maria Lyddason, Georgia's mother, and it is an honor to met you, Lord Sword Hero." She introduced herself, and Maria looked just like George but a few years older, edging more into the Gilf than Milf territory.

"Nice to meet you, Maria. My name is Anders Andersen, please call me Anders. And this over here is Maya our little party's mage." I introduced myself and the blueberry turning around to present her.

Said blueberry gave just a wave at Maria. "Nice to you, Maya and you too Lord Anders. Now you came at a great time I was just about to begin making dinner. Now at least it isn't only your Sister and me." She told her daughter as she headed inside and we followed her into the sizeable house that the Lyddason seemed to possess.

"Not your husband also?" I asked as we entered what looked to be the living room going by the fireplace

"Sadly not my dead Georgious, Georgia's father died a few years ago. Lydia guess, who is home, and she bought along guests!" Maria called out to her other daughter. There was a shout from upstairs, and a few seconds later, another woman entered the room.

"Big sister!" Lydia called out as she ran towards George and hugged her, her own giant breasts squishing against George's plate covered ones. "It feels like it's been forever since you've been home?" She properly greeted her as she took her hands into her own.

"It had only been three months."

"That is three months too long, so who are these two?" She finally asked as he noticed Maya and me.

"Lydia, this Lord Anders the Sword Hero, and that is Maya." George introduced us, and Lydia's eyes landed on me before a few seconds later, she collapsed foaming at the mouth.

"Overly dramatic as always." Lydia sighed. "Give her a minute, and she recover. Now Georgia-."

"George."

"Go and take off that cumbersome armor of yours of and help me prepare dinner." Maria turned too me. "Now Lord Anders you just take a seat, and I bring you the food, and you too Maya. You're guests so it would be improper of me too as you to assist me."

"You do you, lady, I just take a seat in that comfortable looking chair you got," Maya said with a grin as she went over to the chair by the fireplace.

"Thank you for the hospitality, Maria," I thank the widow, but she just waved it off.

"No, thank you for gracing my home," She thanked me as she dragged her daughter out of the living room.

"Well might as well start increasing my collection," I took a seat at the table and began to create more Fantasy Swords, remembering as many blades as I could. Some I could use immediately, so came with Level and Parameters restriction I needed to reach. I continued until dinner arrived.

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