Incoming Wave

(I'm using Manga reference rather than Anime reference here. After we pass the Manga, I'll be using the Light Novel reference... welp, that if I have the motivation to updates)

3rd POV:

"It's all done! The tribal armor!" Naofumi acquires a new outfit or armor from the owner's shop. It's been a week since Mordred has been summoned and she has been familiarized herself with the current era.

"Tribal... The villager clothes looked way better than this." Naofumi said while looking at his new armor.

"With that expression in your eyes, you look more like a burglar!" The owner shop laughed.

"Shit..." Naofumi mumbled.

"Naofumi-sama! That fits you so well, you look dashing!" Suddenly Raphtalia said excitedly.

"...Are you serious?"

"More like intimidating but I guess everyone has their own opinions." Mordred deadpanned.

Mordred was a former otaku in her first life, and it was safe to say she likes cute things, and moreover, she likes maid outfits. Unlike the original Mordred, who prefers manly attire, Mordred prefers the outfit that conceals much of her skin and is not heavy.

But of course, for now, her secret of liking cute things is a secret that she won't tell to anybody for now.

"Moo~ Sensei, that was rude! I'm sure Naofumi-sama looks really dashing." Raphtalia pouted.

Raphtalia, who has been trained by Mordred to become stronger, now regards Mordred as "Sensei".

(For anyone that watch anime with dub, sensei is teacher)

"Dashing is a strong word for someone who wear like a bandit." Mordred retorted.

Naofumi ignored both of them arguing with each other.

"You made it and all, so it'd be my loss to not wear it..."

"Exactly that! And if you have more materials to add to it, there's the option of expanding it."

Mordred and Raphtalia stopped arguing as Raphtalia glowing and sparkling eyes stared at Naofumi.

"About that option... How pricey is it?" Naofumi asked

"We're good friends now. I'll do it for cheap."

Mordred only grinned, friendship is indeed weird and powerful like anime always portray.

The old man continue, "We haven't known each other for long, but I've known you since the day you first got here. I know you aren't like what everyone said you were."

With surprised eyes, Naofumi looks at the old man, speechless. Raphtalia smiled seeing the two of them.

"You're always giving me your patronage, too!" The old man laughed.

Gloomy face changes to warmth as Naofumi smiled, "Thank you."

"Those are the same eyes as the ones you had when you first got here. That's good enough for me. Good luck out there."

* * *

Walking into the church, Mordred's expressionless face observes her surroundings. She doesn't like church. Most of the churches before she was summoned were corrupt, and even if she finds one that isn't corrupt, it's only a small church with a kind sister.

"So we can just walk in here like that, huh?"

"This is the first time I've been in such a beautiful church." Raphtalia said while looking at the decorations.

Suddenly pair of sisters approach Naofumi's party. One of the sisters spoke to Naofumi.

"The Hero of Shield, I take it?"

"Yeah. I figured it was about time to pay this hourglass of the dragons' era a visit."

"Right this way." The sisters then lead the way to the hourglass.

"So this is the hourglass of the dragons' era..." Naofumi muttered.

"Naofumi-sama!" Suddenly, a window popped out of nowhere. It was the timer of the incoming wave and they don't have much time.

[20:12]

Naofumi widens his eyes, "This... is how much time until the wave?! There's about twenty hours left... we don't have much time to..."

Suddenly, a voice can be heard and it was someone's Naofumi despise.

"Ew, no! If it isn't the great criminal shield hero, himself!"

Naofumi, Raphtalia and Mordred turn their face to them. It was Motoyasu and the bitch plus his party full of pigs.

Mordred's eyes turn hostile, she doesn't like the attitude they are giving.

"Naofumi, huh? You're still wearing that get-up?" Motoyasu said.

"Lord Motoyasu!"

"Oh yeah, that's right! You can't fight!"

Naofumi gritted his teeth, feeling irritated and angry. While Raphtalia is confused if they are Naofumi's friends or not.

"What in the name of Melromarc, Motoyasu-sama is talking to you! Open your ears wide and pay attention to him." The bitch said, the bitch doesn't deserve to have the privilege of speaking.

Mordred had enough of hearing bitch talk. She quickly grabs her sword and, within a second, her aura radiates the killing intent that Mordred developed after making her hands dirty.

Keep in mind that Mordred isn't some crazy killing person. She didn't participate in any wars as she is neutral before she was summoned, but she has killed humans before and she won't hesitate to kill again.

Pointing her sword in her right hand at Motoyasu's party.

"Shut up, don't you dare insult him." Mordred said solemnly.

'What is she doing?!' Naofumi said inwardly.

Everyone, even Raphtalia and Naofumi, is taken aback by Mordred's actions. As Mordred's killing intent suffocated everyone who hadn't murdered someone, pressure engulfed the room.

Motoyasu's entire party, as well as the bitch, knelt on the ground. They couldn't look Mordred in the eyes because fear had taken control. Motoyasu is still standing on the ground, supported by his spear.

Raphtalia is doing well in comparison to Motoyasu's party, although her breathing is a bit erratic.

"Saber, that's enough. We're leaving." Naofumi gains his composure quickly.

Mordred's pressure immediately dissipates as she snorts, watching the pathetic state of Motoyasu's party.

"Losers." Mordred said, with contempt in her eyes.

Mordred quickly left, as she didn't want to watch them any longer. Raphtalia and Naofumi quickly followed behind.

* * *

Outside the field. Mordred, Naofumi and Raphtalia walking. Naofumi's face is full of rage as he remembers.

Mordred punching the ball monsters out of frustration to relieve his anger. Mordred and Raphtalia only watch from the side.

"Umm, why do you do that, sensei?" Raphtalia ask.

"You are naive, Raphtalia. They are the ones that cause master's suffering especially that's red bitch, she's the real reason why master is hated." Mordred said.

Raphtalia could only stay silent, she notice how most people deliberately insult Naofumi but Naofumi wouldn't tell why they are insulting him.

(A/N: IF I'M WRONG THEN THE MANGA MISSED SOMETHING)

"You are still young, Rapthalia but soon, you'll learn that you couldn't be merciful to enemies. You will learn that there is still much to learn in this world."

"...I understand, sensei..."

(Pretty cringe but nonetheless it was lesson for Raphtalia to learn)

* * *

Naofumi's POV:

Walking into the town, I see the Knights and Adventurers are making preparations and the townspeople are holing up in their homes.

I look at the timer, it was only seventeen-minute left.

[00:17]

"Um... Naofumi-sama."

"What?"

"Ah no, somehow I felt so moved since we'll be fighting against the calamity soon."

… Why was she murmuring this and raising her own death flag?

I'll protect her since it would be a pain if she died… Wait, that was so unlike me; I was being influenced by too much anime and manga.

Although this world was like a game, it definitely wasn't one. This world was real.

And look at that, those shitty heroes had such fine equipment. I didn't even know if my armor was strong enough or not.

It was likely that I would suffer some wounds.

It would be great if this battle ended with only injuries, since I might even lose my life.

If that were to happen, the trash heap of this country would rejoice at the sight of my corpse.

A criminal's fitting end…. Let's stop that. If I keep thinking this way then I won't be able to fight.

In order for me to survive for another month.

"I am so grateful to have met you, Naofumi sama. I mean, you have given me a way to live... you've given me a way to fight back against the wave."

"I'll be in trouble if you die, so I'll do what I can, but I'm sure whether I can protect you until the very end or not." I said

"I realize that. I will do my utmost."

Raphtalia placed her palm on her chest and said with determination,

"I am your sword. I will follow you wherever you go!"

Mordred from behind suddenly join in,

"Oh ho? What this, declaration to master?" Mordred teasingly said, Raphtalia's face turned red.

Mordred turned her face to me, her nonchalant expression turning serious.

"Always remember, master. I am your knight whether you like it or not."

I let out a sigh... Unconsciously, a faint smile emerged on my face as I turned my back on them.

Suddenly, the sky cracked.

[00:00]

The wave finally begins.

- To be continued.

(A/N: Apologies for the late chapter. I was sick and couldn't write anything. You could argue that my lack of updates is due to laziness, but I've been unhappy writing something that isn't original, so it was hard for me to keep my motivation up.

I will at least try to update this book every two weeks. If any of you don't know, I am a gamer, which is why the update is kind of slow. I've been playing GTA V, GTA IV, The Witcher 3, L4D2, CSGO, and Valorant, so it was hard for me to update.

And please don't force me to update by spamming or begging. I really shouldn't say this, but I will update whenever I like)

(Grammar mistakes? Notify me!)