isekai · shield hero · defensive · resilient · farming · crafting · betrayed · protective · fantasy · rising of the shield hero
The library air grew heavy as light blinded you, pages swirling into a portal. Falling through, you awoke in a throne room, a double-ended scythe in hand. Four heroes stood nearby: Naofumi with his shield, others with bow, sword, and spear. you realized the truth: a fifth Cardinal Hero, wielding a scythe. Dismissing the king's council, you left, subtly following Naofumi and Malty. Noticing Malty's malicious glances when Naofumi turned away, you watched, indifferent to leveling until Naofumi was framed. Then, motivation struck. In a single day, you fought, rising to level 25. With monster gear sold, a plan formed: acquire a slave for control. At a merchant's tent, you spotted a wolf demi-human girl, no older than ten. As Naofumi entered, seeing the purchase, you had the crest applied, bind…