The Rising of the Shield Hero Volume 01 Read Online Free PDF

sighed heavily.
    “I suppose there is no way around it. Mr. Naofumi, you’ll have to recruit others to accompany you while you are traveling. Each month, I will supply all of you with the necessary funds for your journey, though in compensation for today’s events, Naofumi’s first payment will be higher than the others.”
    “Y…Yes, sir!”
    It seemed like a fair resolution.
    If no one wanted to work with me voluntarily, I would have to find people to help me.
    “Now then, Heroes, I have set aside these funds for you. Please accept them.”
    Attendants placed envelopes in front of each of us.
    I could hear something heavy and metallic rattling inside the packages. A peek inside revealed a rather large money pouch.
    “I have set aside 800 pieces of silver for Mr. Naofumi, and 600 pieces for the rest of you. Please take these funds and begin your journey.”
    “Yes sir!” We all answered in unison.
    Each of us made our obligatory bow of gratitude before backing out of the audience chamber. Once we were all out of the room, we made our introductions.
    “Um, so it’s nice to meet you, Mr. Shield Hero. My name is Myne Suphia.”



“Pleasure.”
    She didn’t seem to be very shy, and she spoke without reservation. With all that was going on, I suppose I forgot to mention that she was the girl who agreed to come with me.
    I believe in taking care of your friends. Especially considering that, according to everyone I’d met so far, I had been dealt a losing hand. On top of it all, Myne was a girl, and I was the >Shield Hero. It would be up to me to protect her.
    “Very well then, let’s get going, shall we? Ms. Myne.”
    She smiled and nodded before following me out of the room.

    There was a drawbridge strung between the castle and the town. Crossing it, I got my first real view of the town.
    Granted, I’d gotten a little glimpse of it from the window last night, but standing there now, in the middle of it all, I really started to feel like I’d come to a different world.
    The cobblestone streets were lined with stone buildings, many of which were furnished with wooden signs. There were delicious smells wafting from many directions at once.
    “What should we do?”
    “I think it would be wise to try and get some better equipment and armor.”
    “Good idea. With all the money the king gave us, we should be able to get some real quality stuff.”
    The only equipment I had was a shield, so procuring a weapon was of paramount importance. Without one, I wouldn’t stand a chance against any monsters. I wouldn’t even be much use to my teammates without one. Regardless, the other heroes all had weapons that would level up with them. If I didn’t hit the ground running, they’d overtake me in no time.
    Considering all they’d gone through to summon me here, it didn’t seem right to slack off. And besides, even if I was stuck with a weak class, Myne had still teamed up with me. I needed to do what I could, for her sake.
    “Well, I know a good store if you’re ready to go.”
    “I am.”
    “Great.”
    Weapons are important, but all you really need are friends. Myne led me down a path to the weapon store she knew. She walked as if she was skipping.
    We’d been walking away from the castle for a fair amount of time when Myne finally slowed her pace and stopped before a shop. There was a large sign in the shape of a sword hanging over the wooden door.
    “This is the shop I was talking about.”
    “Wow.”
    I stole a glimpse of the interior through the open door. There were weapons of all sorts hanging on the stone walls. It was exactly what you imagine when you think of a “weapon shop.” It looked like they also stocked armor and other goods necessary for adventuring.
    “Welcome,” the owner called out to us amiably. The owner, too, was exactly the sort of guy you picture when you think of a “weapon shop.” He was leaning on the counter, and the whole scene felt like a painting. I was relieved, as I