Hiroko, Crocus and Murakami arrive at the castle and was amaze by the size of it, towering walls and Magical cannons that can take down a small wyvern are position every side, the castle was well protective and huge.
They were later on guide by the royal army along with Captain Richard and assisted toward the nearest entrance to the Throne room
There a Butler waited for them and as they go down from the carriage the butler said, "Hiroko-sama welcome to the castle, and they are?"
"They are my comrades, this probably rude but I'd like them to be with me" Hiroko replied with politeness
"They are more than welcome to accompany you Hiroko-sama, now then, shall we met the queen" The butler replied
As they walked to the long hall toward the throne room a loud roar was heard coming from the throne room and spooked them
Hiroko with his eyes wide open and a worried face asked, "What was that? Did a wyvern went pass does magical cannons?"
"No, it is probably the 1st and 2nd prince, they don't quite get along so they quarrel a lot, please wait here as I check the throne room" The Butler replied
The Butler walked to the Throne room and enter it after a while inside the throne room, the butler open the door and approach them
The Butler re-direct them toward the lounge Area and said, "Hiroko-sama, please this way, wait in the lounge area for a while"
"But… can I know what happen in the throne room?" Hiroko asked as they are being pushed in the lounge area
They were forced to enter the lounge room and the butler said, "I shall come for you. So please stay here for a while Hiroko-sama"
The door closed and countless footstep was heard in the other side of the room and slowly fade out
Hiroko being overly worried asked, "Wait what is happening?! Are the royal family alright? Is that footstep from soldiers?"
As Hiroko panic, Murakami and Crocus sat down on the big sofa and made themselves feel at home
"Calm down Hiroko, They are probably just cleaning the throne room" Crocus said
"Yeah, that roar is probably from one of the prince spirit, judging from the sound it probably shattered some glass" Murakami added
"But-but, what if princess Azalea was hurt?" Hiroko worriedly said
Hiroko clench his fist and added, "I won't forgive anyone who hurt my princess!"
Murakami rushed and punch Hiroko at his stomach and angrily said, "She is not yours Dumbass!"
Crocus just laugh seeing how Murakami reacted and said, "Yeah… Murakami is right, besides getting angry at a royalty will just result in troubles so don't say anything you will regret later"
The countless footstep was heard again and slowly disappear, the butler open the door and said, "Hiroko-sama, the King is ready to meet you"
Hiroko followed the butler while Crocus and Murakami stayed in the lounge area and wait there until the rewarding is done.
A Chancellor loudly shout in the room, "The Winner of the Tournament in the Lafoes, Hiroko Yusha has arrive!"
The Door open and Hiroko step in the Throne room, walking toward the Royal family and stopping in the middle and kneeled in the front of the royal family
"Raise your head Champion!" King Herald said
Hiroko raised his head and saw the broken window everywhere as he look around, worried inside, Hiroko just put up a serious face until he saw Princess Azalea unhurt and said to himself, "Ahhh… good thing Princess Azalea is okay"
The Chancellor earlier came and stand next to the Throne and said, "Hiroko Yusha, as the champion of the tournament, you are to be rewarded 1,000 Gold Coins, The Red rank of the Adventurer Guild, and the title of Hero, do you deny this reward?"
"No your majesty, I'll gladly accept it" Hiroko replied
The Gold and A badge made of pure Gold that is design like a head of dragon that is pierced with a sword was given to Hiroko
The Chancellor walk away and Prince Aarone asked, "Hiroko, is that armour you currently wearing and that sword, is it your spare?"
"Yes Prince Aarone, My Armour and sword was destroyed at the demon attack, I am currently finding a New one" Hiroko replied
"Then you are going to need a new armour, good thing I brought something, Soldier! Bring it in" Prince Aarone said
Some soldier left the room and after a while they came back with an item that is covered in white cloth in their hand and place it near Hiroko
The soldiers reveal every item and it was a fancy steel armour that shines blue and a fancy long sword that was made by the Kingdoms finest smiths
"I'll give this to you as a reward, they are made by the finest blacksmith of the kingdom, and they are made from the scale of an Ice Wyvern my men hunted in the Gale Mountain, use it well in your Journey" Prince Aarone said
Hiroko was touched by the prince gift and thank him properly, "I gladly take this gift Prince Aarone"
Accepting the armour the chancellor step and asked, "Hiroko Yusha, do you have any question for the King?"
Hiroko bowed and replied, "Yes, if you gladly let me asked one question your majesty I'll ask one"
King Herald approve and Hiroko asked, "Your Majesty, The man name Kitsune is the one who pick me on his behalf, perhaps can you tell me why he gave me his glory?"
King Herald was silent and the royal family look at him, while Shiro said to himself, "Master pick him to be the hero? Hmm… judging by his aura there is potential in him but honing it will take years"
"Well, I too was wondering why Kitsune choose you, I can only think one reason and it is that you are the last man standing, but we have his spirit here perhaps she knows why?" King Herald replied
Shiro climed to Princess Azalea's shoulder and replied, "Well… I am still not present when master choose him, but I can tell he has a potential, Master probably choose him because of that"
"A potential huh? I hope that question answered your question Hiroko Yusha" King Herald said
Hiroko look at Shiro and said to himself, "The summoned spirit of Sir Kitsune? Why is it with Princess Azalea?"
Hiroko bite his lips and said, "Thank you for the answer, I am well satisfied your majesty"
Hiroko stood up and before he leave King Herald asked, "Hiroko, you are going to form a new group of adventurer that prioritize for the demon subjugation, what is the name of this function?"
"A word capture me when I was reading a book back in town, so I'll name the new group after it. Luminous, means full of shedding light, we will bring the light of hope to our people. Your majesty"
King Herald stood up and said, "A fantastic name to choose Hiroko, now then began your journey! I hope you a great journey ahead"
Hiroko bow one last time and thank the King, with his new gear Hiroko went forth along with his friend to this treacherous journey
The head captain, Richard Ishin, personally train Hiroko and Crocus, while Murakami was trained by the Court Magician, Gwydion Oscar. They were able to this because of their hero status and so they training arc began
After 7 months of harsh training they are not like they were before, emitting the aura of the strong The Luminous group finally began their journey and their first task was to subjugate the Demon of the Forest Mountain, Aranniuth, they began their journey along with 800 soldiers and 200 hundred second level adventurer.
The battle was dire resulting into 350 casualties mostly in the soldiers but in the end they emerge victorious and later on their victory was the talk of the town.
Coming back from the battle, they came were welcome with applause for their applause and given time before their next journey and to find a new member
In the Pub Hiroko and the other were drinking along with their teachers and Richard said after gulping his beer, "Well done kid on the battle, to think you manage to lower the casualties that much, it is incredible"
"Ahaha, Sensei, your drinking too much please hold down with the beer" Hiroko replied
"But it is a massive accomplishment, keeping the casualties below 40% was amazing, since it is your first mission, we think that the casualties will be high" Gwydion said
Murakami with her sobered face the said, "Well it was because of this stupid Leader, He Rushed through the enemy forces and show off the new moves he learn, so we have no choice but to follow him"
Richard laugh and said, "Ahahaha!! A sudden attack, you never change boy, it is a bold move but only effective to those who panic a lot"
"Listen boy, you need to change your tactics, it might work now but later on it will not, you will face stronger enemy in the near future so don't stop training" Richard said with a straight face then Hic
"Yes Sensei, it is just a bad hobby of mine" Hiroko replied as he scratch his head
They party all night long and with Richard and Crocus drunk they started to dance and sing inside the pub along with some adventurer and soldier they are with in the battle
"Sir Gwydion may I asked something?" Hiroko said
"What is it kid?" Gwydion replied
"This battle just told me that a healer is important to our group, we only manage to minimize the casualties thanks to the healer that we brought, so maybe.. Just maybe sir Gwydion, do you know someone who is a great healer?" Hiroko said
"Well, I don't know any one that is a healer, but this person might interest you" Gwydion replied
Gwydion then come closer and said, "Shino Takasaki, A new comer in the Lafoes, A gold Rank adventurer, people dub him 'Warrior Saint', he casually wear a black long clothing and carry two swords in his back, check on him when you have time"
"Warrior Saint? Why did they dub him that?" Hiroko asked
"Well… there is a rumour that he beat the guild master in a contest and despite given the Healer Job Class he is a capable fighter, that kind of guy is perfect for your group right?" Gwydion replied
Hiroko took Gwydion suggestion to heart and after a day and their sober gone, they travel to the Lafoes City to meet Shino, and arriving in the city they immediately come to the Guild hall and find this Shino
But Shino is not to be found anywhere, every time Hiroko try to look for him Shino was either out for a quest or to his Inn resting, and so 3 months has passed and they finally manage to meet Shino
Talking to a staff like the description said, A person wearing a black clothing and carrying two sword on his back, Hiroko and the others found Shino and approach him and asked, "Excuse me, sorry for interrupting, but are you the one they call 'Warrior-Saint'?"