AnimeFan13579: Sorry to disappoint, but Izuku burns the 'harem route' script before it can even start.

ProjectIceman: Well, he won't be the only shadow who can talk after getting revived.

UEIS HQ

Chiba, Japan

"So...let me summarize this..." Ochako says with a sigh. "Igris is the boss of the dungeon you're supposed to clear and his fellow knights are the monsters you have to face against before him. And then, after fighting Igris, it's when the Quest starts." Izuku and Igris nod in unison. "Then, when you manage to clear it, you get awarded with Necromancer Job which evolves into Shadow Monarch, the same title Leo and Taurus keep calling you." Izuku nods.

"You forget about my lord reviving me and my fellow knights, but that's the sum of it." Igris points out.

"...so, remind me why you decided to choose Necromancer?" Eijirou asks.

"W-well, it's a hidden class. I only have one chance here, so I have to take it" Izuku rubs sheepishly. "I have thought of the possibilities of getting another class, but few problems have arisen. If I plan for Magic Knight, it'll be hard since it's not a class that you'll get commonly. Given how the system had messed with me one too many times, I ain't take a chance. If I choose the warrior class, then all of my magic-related skills will be less effective since it focuses on physicals rather than magic. If I choose mage class, the opposite problem occurs."

"...you do realize that Necromancer is an advanced class of Mage and also faces the same problems, right?" Eijirou deadpans as Izuku sweats profusely.

"W-well..." Izuku sighs. "Fine, I was tempted by the Hidden Class." Izuku pouts. "A lot of games provide tons of perks to every hidden class. And the skill to summon an undead army is tempting, and something I have to compensate given how some summons react badly towards me." Izuku not-so-subtly stares at Leo and Taurus, who flinches.

"...seriously, you did this for summons?" Eijirou sweatdrops. Then again, he has seen Izuku grind like crazy just to get the currency required for summons and spent all of it for his gacha to get a certain summons.

"Yes," Izuku says in a serious tone causing everyone to facefault.

"Hah...I forgot that you're still a kid, Midoriya..." Mirko sighs.

"But, I think this provides us a good advantage for him." Everyone stares at Crust. "Given the fact that in most games, Hidden Class always has better perks than the normal class and how he was immediately promoted to a high-rank class, that means he has hit a jackpot. He'll not only have great fighting capabilities, but he'll also have undead armies that could fight alongside him."

"That's...true," Mirko says before looking at Izuku. "But, to do so, you have to kill to fully utilize the power. Are you sure?"

"...I admit, I did think about it," Izuku says. "But, it's not a topic that can be avoided forever. I will have to kill again someday in the future..." Izuku sighs. "But, if I ever get out of control..."

"We'll snap you out of it!" Eijirou exclaims as Ochako nods. "If you do, we'll stop you! Not as your enemy, but as your friend!"

Izuku stares at his friends before a small smile forms on his face and it grows into a wide grin.

"Yeah..." Izuku says. "Of course..."

"Hmph, I still think you should choose the right class for you." Izuku rubs his head sheepishly. "But, it's your choice." Mirko looks at Igris. "So, you're strong, eh?"

"I am the commander of the army of the previous Shadow Monarch, so yes." Izuku blinks at his words.

"Wait, there's a Shadow Monarch before me?" Izuku asks as Igris looks at him before nodding.

"Of course, my lord. How do you think that those Celestial Cowards know such a title before you?" Izuku's eyes widen in shock as Leo and Taurus stand up angrily.

"WHO ARE YOU CALLING COWARD, YOU STUPID KNIGHT?!!?" Leo and Taurus angrily shout.

"I still remember how you and your fellow cowards ran away from the battlefield," Igris says while crossing his arms, angering the Celestial Spirit even more.

"Now, now, you three. Stop." Izuku says calmly as the spirits freeze in fear while Igris stiffens. "You three are all allies now. So, no fighting."

"Of course, my lord. Since these cowards have decided to assist your mistress, I shall back down." Igris states as both Izuku and Ochako start to blush as Eijirou cackles like a maniac alongside Mirko while Crust stifles his laughter.

"I-Igris! You got it all wrong!" Izuku frantically waves his hand in panic.

"Y-yeah!" Ochako nods her head violently as Igris tilts his head.

"Truly? You haven't courted her yet?" Igris asks innocently as both blush brighter while Eijirou wheezes.

"S-sorry to disappoint, Igris. But those two were too shy to admit it." Eijirou says as both of his friends glare at him. "Anyways, I'm Eijirou Kirishima, Izu-bro's best friend!"

"Ah, his trusted companions." Igris nods. "It's nice to meet you, although, how strong are you?"

"Um, does it even matter?" Eijirou asks.

"With how my lord plans to tackle a lot of problems in the future, then yes." Igris points out.

"Igris, I get that you care about my safety, but I rather make friends with who I'm comfortable with," Izuku says, getting Igris' attention. "I had a bad experience with a strong companion. What's the point of strength if your companion will stab your back?"

"Ah, I may have overlooked that. My apologies." Igris says as Izuku sighs.

"Wow, he's really serious..." Eijirou mutters as he thinks about what Igris has said.

"So, now what?" Mirko asks as they all go silent. "You guys have no plans?"

"I...plan to work my way up until I am granted permission to raid a more difficult dungeon," Izuku says, getting their attention. "Hopefully I can expand my army even more."

"So, grinding, eh?" Mirko mutters before grinning. "How about you join my team?"

"Team? You guys have a team?" Izuku blinks.

"Each of the high-rank agents/heroes working here does. Specifically the five of us. All of them disguise themselves as the sidekicks in their respective hero agencies." The kids blink as Igris seems confused.

"Heroes? Agencies?" Igris mutters.

"We'll tell you everything later," Izuku says as Igris nods. "But, there's a question, since when did Mirko have a team? She's always prefer being alone."

"Oh, I made sure to hide it from the media." Mirko grins as Izuku blinks. "Sure, doing things alone is my preferred choice, but I do have a team. A small one who hid themselves as an underground fighter."

"...is that intentional because of your history as an illegal underground fighter?" Izuku says as Mirko blushes.

"He got you there, Rumi." Crust chuckles while Mirko flips him off.

"But, I have to decline," Izuku says, surprising Mirko and Crust. "I appreciate the invitation, but I have other plans."

"Oh, and what's that?" Mirko asks as Izuku smirks a bit.

Later

Chiba, Japan

"I can't believe you, Izu," Ochako says as both Leo and Taurus float beside her. Ochako is drinking a strawberry smoothie while Leo and Taurus fight over a cup of mango milkshakes.

"Yeah, I mean, it was manly and all, but not what I expected," Eijirou says as he drinks his protein milkshake while his other hands hold a bag filled with chicken katsu.

"Well, I did have planned this since Ochako officially joined the internship." Ochako blinks as she points at her.

"M-me?" Ochako asks as Izuku nods.

"Yeah," Izuku smiles as he drinks his boba milk tea. Igris is behind them while curiously looking at a cup of karaage. The bystanders watch in shock and surprise when they see Igris in his full glory. It was to be expected since a shadow knight walking on the street of the modern era isn't a common sight.

"But, why? I mean, you can join any of their team." Izuku shakes his head.

"It's...more of my personal belief. The organization has helped me a lot keeping me away from legal troubles, and it didn't feel right for me. If I join either of their team, it'll be like I'm leeching them, especially when I'm merely an intern."

"You're not leeching on anyone, my lord." Igris comments, freaking the bystanders out. Ochako and Eijirou nod in agreement, ignoring the crowds.

"I know, but I can't help but feel that way." Izuku rubs his head. "The reason behind I decide to be independent while offering an actual helping hand for the organization instead of being a kid getting babysitted by them." Izuku sighs. "It sounds stupid, isn't it?"

"No..." Ochako comments, getting their attention. "I do feel the same way...Mom and Dad are now free of debt thanks to them."

"Me too..." Eijirou comments. "Kousuke and I would be doomed if it wasn't for them..."

Both of them look at each other before nodding and looking at Izuku.

"Izu!/Izu-bro! Let us be part of the new team!!" They all exclaim as Izuku stares at them for a while.

"Are you sure...?" Izuku asked as they both nodded.

"Of course!" They all say in unison as Izuku grins a bit.

"Alright, then," Izuku says as they all fist-bump into each other. Igris, Leo, and Taurus stare at them on the sidelines.

"I can see why my lord has chosen them. They are truly loyal...I can even feel it..." Igris muses.

"It's more like they choose each other! Trust like that are two ways!" Leo exclaims as Igris hums.

"Perhaps..." Igris looks at Leo and Taurus. "I hope you two will do whatever it takes to keep my lord's mistress safe."

"Hey, just because you're slightly stronger than us doesn't mean you can look down on us!" Leo exclaims with a huff as Igris ignores him while picking up the karaage before eating it.

"...it's decent..." Igris hums.

"ARE YOU EVEN LISTENING TO ME!!?" Leo yells at Igris who merely ignores him as he continues to eat while Taurus simply stays silent, hugging his axe without a word.

To be continued