With the conclusion of the Wave Of Calamity fast approaching, things are finally calming down… or are they as Don Quixote is struck with a striking realization about Naofumi's newest compatriot…

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Reviews:

MrSadLad: Maybe~ Shield Hero's very shallow with their definitions for the Cursed Weapon series, so we'll see~

Fabianemmanuel15: It is indeed bug guy! A lot of things have changed for sure~ As for when Chronologically this story takes place, that's for you to find out ;D

Kalimatronix: Thank you! As for the Dante ID pulling idea, maybe so~ You'll just have to wait and see. I don't wanna spoil too much after all~ ;D

Guest: Indeed, the Difficulty Spike is vertical. Makes ya wonder what else might come about~

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CHAPTER 6: OF THE INTENSE AND EXCITING CONCLUSION OF THIS WAVE OF CATASTROPHE! TURMOIL FOR OUR OWN DON QUIXOTE!

Ren and Itsuki looked between each other as Ren parried a claw strike from the Chimera. Quarter health... finally. Whatever that Chuuni had done to get rid of that Enemy that was buffing everything seemed to be working... But they really could use her high attack stat right now.

"Ren, watch your left!"

Of course, Itsuki was playing quite well for Ren as the two dodged and weaved, sometimes parrying the strikes of the Chimera.

Ren got concerned when the Stats of the Chimera seemingly doubled out of nowhere, receiving some sort of buff with that Cry from across the treeline into the Village that was being affected... Now, it seemed like those Stat buffs had worn off, and judging from how much they were doing, it was enough that they should have the Chimera dead within the Wave Timer.

Itsuki hit it with another blast of arrows from his Bow, and the Chimera let out a groan of frustration, as it snapped and tried to bite at the two Heroes still. Their parties fired off occasional spells or strikes with their weapons, but down to the wire with how feral the Chimera was getting, it was up to Itsuki and Ren.

It was a hard fought fight, but they'd get there in the end...

If only they could've gotten it done quicker, they should've done that with a strategy... but knowing the Chuuni Spear she'd just have easily run off doing something else, they were down Two Heroes, so they needed to pick up all the slack that they could. Just a couple more strikes.

"Naofumi-Sama look out!"

The cry was heard by all parties as Naofumi quickly threw his shield in front of Raphtalia and shouted. While what he said was unheard by Don Quixote, a large prison of Green Shields appeared around him protecting him and Raphtalia. Rino looked concerningly at the large fireball as Don Quixote simply looked at it and smiled.

This Fireball was heading straight for her, yet she wasn't fazed in the slightest.

Who fired off that Fireball?! Such cowardly tactics! The wanton destruction! Did they not care for the people's lives?! Did they know that the people were evacuated?! Would they have made such a move with the people still inside it?! Whoever it was, there was no doubt in her mind… how villainous! Such a bold move to attack a village like this in such a bold manner!

Don Quixote didn't even spare it a second thought as her spear glowed. The spear pulsed, driplets of blood started to drip from the points at the very end.

Was she going to just stand there and let it happen? No, she couldn't let it just happen! This wasn't going to happen while she was helpless to stop it! She had to do something!

She raised her lance high, as she felt her confidence and determination building. She wasn't just going to let something as unstoppable as a meteor get in her way. She wasn't going to just back down now. Was she selfish for feeling this way? Maybe, but it was something she'd embrace wholeheartedly! For with Justice at her side, there was nothing she couldn't accomplish!

"Though there remain so few enemies here… Nay, this injustice shan't stand! Guide my lance Rocinante!"

Her lance turned bloody red, though it seemed incomplete... There were parts of it wanting to be released, and many bits that were trying to break through... However incomplete the Spear was, it was still mighty powreful. Though it was rough and incomplete, Don Quixote nonetheless stepped forwards raising her lance high as she jumped forwards. Don Quixote's lance impacted right into the center of the massive orb of Fire, dissipating the ball as she fell to the ground. The lance around her disappeared returning to it's normal form as she stood back up facing those that would dare attack the village. There was a large party of approaching knights who looked dumbstruck as they came into the Town. One Knight was particularly furious, but also that fury soon turned to dread when he realized just who was in the Village.

"Thou dares attack me and mine compatriots?! Who art thou, where is thou Association head?!"

Of the Knights gathered there in that squadron, none dared to speak up, though their Captain finally hesitantly stepped forwards.

"M-mine apologies oh Holy Spear Heroine, I-I didn't know you and your party were-"

He didn't get the chance to finish as Don Quixote's Spear found it's way into his face. Her face contorted with a bit of rage in her expression. Raphtalia and Naofumi seemed like they wanted to say something or do something about this display, but Don Quixote seemed like she had it handled as she withdrew the lance, gazing at him furioiusly.

"Thou darest try to pilfer the valuables of others? Assaulting their homes and attempting to destroy their livelihoods! This behavior can only be seen as wholehearted villainy! Repent for thou actions!"

Don Quixote sprinted forwards, and caught the Knight Captain with her spear's butte end, the blunted end of her spear's handle catching the Knight Captain and knocking him into the floor, completely knocked out caught in the frisky swing. The rest of the Knights looked hesitantly at Don Quixote as she simply turned to them, and pointed her lance at the remaining Zombies, Hornets and other various Otherworldy creatures roaming about the Village.

"Thou art Fixers, Knights truly, art thou not?! The forces of evil must be uprooted with haste in order to raise the banner of justice high! Do not wait for me, take action and follow my stead!"

She quickly turned around and started running onwards yet again, as the rest of her party started to shoot down Hornets and everything inbetween. There was a loud growl as a huge Giant of a Zombie approached the Village, causing many of the gathered Knights to form up into a Phalanx Position around Don and Naofumi... though Don Quixote wasn't one to hunker down and stop there, as she raised her lance high, catapulting herself off of one of the Knight's shields and driving her lance straight into the massive giant's skull.

Naofumi shook his head, as he observed it all going down.

"This girl's crazy..."

Don Quixote held on as the giant zombie flailed about, her grip on her lance remaining firm as always, before the beast made one more futile attempt to hold onto it's head, as it fell over, and Don Quixote landed. She smiled as the rest of her party looked on amazed, and they would continue the entire clean up operation.

More and more zombies kept approaching, but with a stalwart line, they were able to keep them away from the Abandoned Mineshaft with the rest of the Villagers, and before long, finally, they had finished the wave.

Ren and Itsuki finally landed the final killing blow, destroying the Chimera completely as finally the Wave shattered and was gone. The corpse started to disappear, black smoke heading into the sky... and just as it had appeared the strange red sky and tears in reality disappeared, and the world was as it was once more. With a rousing victory cry, everyone was in celebrations for the end of the Wave. Knights and Soldiers cheered with joy at the conclusion and Villagers exited to the sounds of thunderous sweet silence unplagued by monster noises.

Don Quixote couldn't help but feel immensely satisfied as she walked into the Forest and met back up with the other Heroes who had killed that Chimera. Itsuki and Ren approached, as Itsuki offered Don Quixote a bag with various Monster Parts, and a soft smile. The two seemed quite satisfied with the outcome of the wave, as well as quite happy with how things were going... Itsuki seemed most happy, as he sat with pride over the kill, balancing a pair of new arrows in his fingers.

"Hey, you did good Quixote. Whatever monster you killed that was buffing the rest of the Wave Monsters, really helped us out."

None of what they really said made too much sense to Don Quixote, and she didn't even pay it any mind as she shook her head, and offered the two a smile as well. Was this a game to the two? Was this not just them acting as Fixers? She would have to correct them in kind, as she was just doing as any other Fixer would...

"I did nothing special, I simply just acted as any righteous fixer would. To defend the innocent and protect their livelihoods, that is what I am! For I am a Fixer, just like thou strives to be!"

While the two wouldn't exactly say that regardless, they were appreciative that with all the stops down, she still had her priorities straight with the Game. She was... still a stupid chuuni though. And she wouldn't stop speaking with those antiquated linguistics. Ren nodded as well, before the two would go on and hand Naofumi some stuff from the Wave Boss as well, before heading off back towards the Castle.

Naofumi himself, had a bit of a newfound appreciation for Don Quixote... despite everything, her heart was at least in the right place... She still screwed him over, and she was still insufferable... But she wasn't Malty... he hated Malty with all his guts, and she was going to pay for what she'd done... but Don Quixote wasn't... so bad, was she?

Don Quixote quivered with excitement as she patrolled the Village to find everything safe and sound, before finally returning back to her comrades and party members... Rino Elena and Lesty were currently recovering, looking much better than before, though not without some hiccups as Lesty sat pouting, trying her best to nurse her ears.

"Ack ack ack, stupid disgusting bug people, my ears still hurt..."

Though as soon as Don Quixote stepped within their presence they smiled as things started to wind down. Don Quixote offered a couple health potions to them as they all healed up, but finally they were approached by the Knight Captain from earlier. Though Don Quixote did not seem to want to discuss anything with them, they still had an important announcement as he stepped towards her and bowed.

"Though I have disgraced you with my actions, it is still my duty to notify you of what my King desires... and by the King's wishes, he would like to extend an invitation for you and your party to attend a Royal Banquet in service of the conclusion of the Wave of Calamity."

Lesty and Elena perked up at the idea, as Rino looked surprised, and Don Quixote smiled, readily taking up her spear, as she motioned to her compatriots. Don Quixote turned to them, as she motioned for them to follow, and they took off back towards the Capital City of Melromarc to partake in the festivities of the Castle. A Wave of Calamity concluded, and Don Quixote's first endeavor as a Fixer! She could confidently say that this was a successful venture as her compatriots followed behind.

A good day, it was. A very good day... Nothing could bring her down today, nothing at all!

Night approached as Don Quixote and the rest of her Party approached the Palace. Things seemed to already be in full swing as Don Quixote approached and was witness to all of Melromarc's nobility present. There were flowing gowns, pretty suits, and all sorts of wonderful things there, including foods and drinks that Don Quixote couldn't even dream of in a lifetime! While... not nearly as great as some of the other places she'd heard of, she had always wanted to try that HamHamPangPang place that was the rave of the City in many of it's Districts, she would not complain as they stepped forth into the Banquet. While it seemed odd that they were in their adventurer's Garb, it seemed all the rest of the Hero Parties had done such as well. Guess it helped them stand out.

Don Quixote found herself with the other heroes and the King shortly as he smiled.

"I must say I am thoroughly impressed with your performance in the Wave. Thanks to your efforts as well as the rest of the Heroes here, we experienced no casualties whatsoever. It was truly a remarkable job you have done."

Don Quixote smiled, accepting his smile with gratitude, as he would dismiss the other two, before finally turning to Don Quixote, and extending his hand, allowing Don to shake it as he congratulated her.

"As well, Miss Quixote... I cannot thank you enough for accepting my Contract to protect my Daughter. My family is the world to me, and you've kept her safe despite your perilous travels across our Kingdom, for that I cannot express enough how grateful I am that she has such a virtuous and powerful member of our Heroes protecting her."

Don Quixote nodded her head, as she let go of his hand, and proclaimed with a smile, finger pointing out into the night sky.

"Worry not, King Esquire! For so long as your daughter remains in my care, then I shall protect with each and every ounce of strength that I have!"

Don Quixote didn't even hesitate as she stated those words, with a smile on her face plastered all the way through. The King seemed quite satisfied with this notion as she was dismissed and she joined her other compatriots in their festivities and merry making for the conclusion of one of the Waves.

Now that Don Quixote had some time to herself though with her teammates, while Lesty was clearly enjoying herself with this whole entire thing, the same couldn't be said of Elena and Rino, with Elena looking bored, and Rino looking quite uncomfortable with the whole entire situation... Don Quixote sat down with them, as she considered the situation, and cleared her throat.

"Ahem, dame Elena, dame Rino... art thou alright?"

Elena just shook her head, more than ready to voice her complaints as she rolled a glass of wine boredly.

"Not particularly interested... These parties always bored me to death, since there's nothing to do."

Rino also seemed ready to interject, a small stammer exiting her lips, before Don Quixote nodded. A "hmm hmm" later, and Don Quixote could at least somewhat understand.

"I see... mine teachings have reached truly! Thou truly follows the ideals of Fixers truly! Dame Rino, dame Elena, it pleases mine heart that thou truly follows the ideals of Fixers past as thou shows now! We shan't sit idle while more people suffer under the gaze of these Waves of Calamity!"

Elena cleared her throat as she looked at Don Quixote with a markedly confused expression.

"Ah, uh miss Quixote, that's not what I..."

Of course, Don Quixote ignored her as she made her way towards the door.

"Come mine compatriots! Injustice waits for none to quell! We must continue on with the utmost haste!"

She made it to the Stairs, when she was stopped by a hand on her shoulder. Don Quixote seemed confused at first, as she turned her head to see who had stopped her... Only to see a confusing puff of red hair as... Wait was that Myne?!

Myne was crying into Don Quixote's shoulder... (despite how much shorter Don was compared to Myne) as she looked up at her in the most heartbreaking eyes she could muster, sobbing a bit.

"Oh, miss Quixote it's terrible! I've received the most terrible news... The Shield Hero, he's reached new lows! He's...

He's made that poor Raccoon girl his slave."

Time seemed to stop. Don Quixote barely registered what was said afterwards. The words echoed in her mind.

The Shield Hero... had enslaved somebody?

No... that couldn't be. Don Quixote replayed all of what she had seen in the Village multiple times. She thought back to what the girl had said. Everything that had been done... No, it wasn't true... how could he...? She felt her spear start to quiver and shake, as her brow furrowed... This... it was an injustice, truly... how could she let it stand... No, this wasn't right... how could he... after all he had been through, was he so desperate that he would...

Did his debauchery have no bounds?! Did he have no honor?!

No. She wouldn't let it stand at all.

"NAOFUMI!"

She spoke that name with venom and malice, as she stomped forwards. Naofumi turned towards her, confused as he stepped into the middle of the steps of the Royal Palace, and Don Quixote's shout was loud for any and all attending that Banquet to hear. With that declaration, she would take off her gauntlet, and throw it straight into Naofumi's cheek. Naofumi held his cheek lightly as he stared at Don Quixote, as she raised her ungloved hand, and pointed her finger directly at him.

"I cannot forgive thee, knave, thou who holler bout injustices with nary a care for the world! Thou who would enslave the free will of an innocent Girl! Doth thou not hold truly the ideals of a Fixer?! Was everything thou hath told me in that Village a lie?! Thou may have a compatriot, but was it by her own free will?! Answer me craven!"

Something was happening just behind her, and she thought she could hear the voice of Raphtalia behind her the poor slave girl, but she was focused on what Naofumi would say. That hateful gaze, that gaze that peered and burned straight into her soul. He was serious after all... then truly, he was despicable!

To enslave the free will of another, to entrap them in the bounds of service with contract, and to give them no chance of freedom? Truly, utterly horrendous! She listened to the King, and his Daughter, as they declared that they were on Don Quixote's side, and for the two, by Royal Decree, stated how this Duel would take place. This was how things were going to have to be now.

Don Quixote and Naofumi stared at each other, sparks glowing between them as they both stared at each other with that same hateful gaze... Rage and anger building between them, and with the boiling pot approaching it's maximum limit.

"Well, if it's going to be like that... Fine then you stupid Chuuni wannabe, let's duel."

This was going to be a duel to remember, that's for sure.

...

...

It was night, once more. A small rift in the world remained open, shattered patterns of blue mixing with the tear in reality behind them... not allowing naught but two to enter or exit. But they were not malignant, no, rather they had much to say... Our Blue haired fixer sat on the cliff side, overlooking the palace of Melromarc with a soft expression. At her side, once more, was the man in blue, with that strange gaudy mask on his face once more.

The fixer nodded at his presence, finishing a pen of letter, as she dotted her "name"... she turned back looking out past the horizon. Looking at the nostalgic castle, she sighs, reaching into her bag, and pulling out a envelope once more, stamping it, before finally a trail of blue and white wisping from it's edge as she blows on it. Her breath carries it away some ways, as the letter blows away... Into the wind, to find itself at Don Quixote's window sill once more when the morning comes.

"...and thus concludes this tale of their first Wave of Calamity... what shall happen next, I do wonder... and so it continues the story of the Dreamer."

Author's Note: Hope you enjoyed the story so far, and sorry if it feels like I'm going a bit fast. Shield Hero doesn't have many exciting things for the Spear Hero to do in the first few chapters so hopefully now after the the Wave's conclusion I can slow down the pace a bit, make some of these chapters a bit lengthier. Especially because this is where things are going to start getting very juicy~

Anyways, thanks for reading this far! Please feel free to review follow favorite and the works, it really does mean a lot each time~ ;D

Off-Topic side-note: God DAMN those new Kurokumo IDs amirite