How did you bunch of silly group members also time travel?

Do you know why I said that without you, this world would surely perish?

Naoto Iwatani: "Why?"

"Of course, it's because you're the only normal person among the four heroes, and the only one capable of resisting the world that stirred up the tide."

Miss Fox shrugged, speaking as if it were the most obvious thing in the world.

"In the original development process."

"With you being held back by the King of the Nation and having your rank restricted, you are the only one who can resist."

"If you weren't here, the three heroes would all be doomed in the next wave."

Even if they don't die, they'll eventually be killed by the Pope of the Three Heroes Church.

Without the Shield Hero, things really wouldn't work.

Naoto Iwatani paused for a moment, then asked, "Are you saying all this so that I can save the world and go back?"

“No, I have absolutely no such idea.” Miss Fox shook her head. “I only told them these things.”

He pointed to the king and the eldest princess.

The point is to let them know that the only hero capable of saving the world has been offended by them and no longer has any intention of saving the world.

This is not to make them regret it.

It's important to know that there weren't just four heroes and them present; a group of nobles were also listening.

Once this day passes, the king and the eldest princess will undoubtedly become the target of public criticism throughout human society.

The treatment the Shield Hero received, created by their own hands, shouldn't be allowed to be experienced firsthand, right?

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Chapter 881 The Well-Behaved Fox Girl

Nothing unexpected happened next. Having said what needed to be said, Miss Fox no longer cared about the group of people who were tied up in the palace.

Just like in the original story, Naoto Iwatani took a stroll around and received some gifts, and successfully bought the Filo bird's egg.

Upon arriving at the hotel, Naoto Iwatani didn't mention returning to Earth. Instead, he stared blankly at the egg, fiddling with the Legend of the Four Holy Warriors in his hands without saying a word.

Raphtalia the raccoon sat to the side, seemingly wanting to say something but holding back.

Miss Fox knew what he was thinking.

Being a passionate young man and the first in line to be a hero, Naoto Iwatani is not someone who can abandon everything.

Otherwise, the original story wouldn't have let the king and the eldest princess off the hook, and they even reconciled later, allowing the king to cheer up.

This kind of plot, used to start a revenge story, is undoubtedly a minor flaw.

But Naoto Iwatani, who was able to do such a thing, is undoubtedly a qualified hero. He is a noble person who, though unwilling, cannot let go of his sense of duty.

What Naoto Iwatani is currently struggling with is Miss Fox's statement that the world can't function without him.

Saying this will make Naoto Iwatani, who has been feeling stifled for a long time, feel very relieved.

After calming down, it would also turn into a responsibility, weighing on his shoulders, causing him to hesitate.

The world gave him both the slander of the king and the eldest princess and the kindness of strangers.

Miss Fox shrugged, not urging Naoto Iwatani to make a choice.

"Since you're hesitating, why not continue to adventure in this world a little longer?"

With a light tap of my finger on the Legend of the Four Heroes, a magic circle was engraved on the jewel-like sphere embedded in the cover.

That's Naoto Iwatani's signpost home; once activated, it opens a passage between the two worlds.

The key was handed to him.

"It's never too late to see more of the world before giving your own answer, is it?"

"Thank you."

Naoto Iwatani closed his eyes and continued to stare blankly at the Legend of the Four Holy Warriors in his hand.

But the confusion in his eyes was gone; he already had the answer in his heart.

The raccoon calmed down and sat quietly beside Naoto Iwatani, gazing at the Filo bird egg.

It seems the time is almost here for the third member of the Shield Hero team to be born.

After scanning the planet with her spiritual senses, Miss Fox had no intention of staying. She slid open a spatial portal and entered outer space, looking down at the planet.

The universe is a beautiful place, and the unknown things it holds inspire awe and curiosity.

That's why the journey to the stars and the sea is so exciting that just thinking about it can stir one's heart.

"Suddenly, the story of The Rising of the Shield Hero no longer seemed appealing."

She raised her hand and took out ten spirit crystals. After being modified by Miss Fox, the ten crystals were crystal clear and sparkled in the sunlight, making them very beautiful.

The story of the Shield Hero will undoubtedly undergo a complete 180-degree turn due to her intervention, heading towards a brand new and better future for Naoto Iwatani.

I hadn't finished reading The Rising of the Shield Hero, and the novel wasn't finished either.

Naturally, the subsequent plot lost its appeal for Miss Fox.

For Miss Fox, the most interesting moments in the world of ACG are those moments when she spoils the original characters and completely changes the main plot.

The story only needs a beginning and an end; fill in the details yourself.

"After all, the real story is usually not as dramatic and epic as you imagine!"

In particular, Naoto Iwatani's subsequent journey will be a road movie about experiencing life.

Road movies are only engaging when the protagonists encounter strange events; the parts that aren't shown are dull and uninteresting.

Seven-Colored Leopard Jumps on Hairy Jade: So what is Fulli planning to do next? /Eating melon seeds

Newbie just there to fill a spot: I don't know! I suddenly realized that besides training, I don't seem to have anything else to do, and there aren't any familiar games I can play with friends~

Silver Hair Supreme: Games... I'm losing interest in them. With my current reaction time and dynamic vision, most games are easy enough for anyone to play.

Dear older brother: That's right, I'm also troubled. Being invincible feels so lonely~

『 』 (empty): How about we play GGO together? The tournament is about to start, how about we win the championship with melee weapons?

Qi Pu Gui Yue: Ah, virtual reality games, I really want to play them too, but there are still so many boxes here!

Qi Pu Gui Yue: @NewbieFoxWhoJustMakesTheNumbers!!!

Elena is the best, no arguments allowed: Isn't that competition an individual one? Inviting people from the group to participate, wouldn't that increase the difficulty of winning?

『 』 (empty): That's exactly why it's more interesting!

『 』 (empty): Otherwise, the final champion will basically only be between me and Kirito-kun.

Winter Spring Fire Wine: Sinon, what does Sinon say?

Before he died, Shinobu wanted to kill Kouhaku: "Shino is my wife!!"

Mourning: Kill

Bright Red Baby Cat: Can't beat a sniper at point-blank range, suggest restarting.

Before his death, Xinlai wanted to kill Red-White. Xinlai also wanted to play virtual and real-world games, but he had never fired a gun.

Newbie just trying to make up the numbers: You can go get some glue first to warm up your hands.

Trust, on his deathbed, wanted to kill Red and White: What is "da ge jiao" (打个胶, meaning to apply glue)?

World Traveler: It's just applying glue, you silly little girl, how can you not even understand this? You're so lame!

Moon Bug: →_→

Noelle: Speaking of which, how many singularities has Chaldea pushed through?

Big Brother: What's the third one?

A seventeen-year-old girl: I remember when Xiao Cuozu had secretly plotted how to scheme against Goetia.

Newbie here to fill the numbers: A few months ago, I was still a newbie struggling with how to trick Goetia into going to the world of A Certain Magical Index. Now, a few months later, with a little more effort, maybe I can finally beat Goetia to a pulp (hands on hips)

Seven-Colored Leopard Jumping Jade: That's incredibly awesome!

Mourning: How wonderful / Drinking tea

Everyone here is my wife: ...What exactly happened these past few months!?

Fallen Saint Black Cat: Ha, you mere cricket Getia, before me you are only fit to kneel at my feet.

Silver Hair is the Best: We're not from the same world, you always speak with such confidence, Black Cat!

Fallen Saint Black Cat: @Newbie looking for numbers A woman named Chifuyu Moranori, supposedly the strongest IS pilot, has started living near my house.

Newbie just filling in the numbers: Chifuyu Moranori?

Miss Fox paused for a moment, as if she remembered something, or perhaps she remembered nothing at all.

Only the silhouette of a woman wearing rabbit ear headdress flashed through my mind.

Ok.

Think carefully.

Newbie just there to fill a spot: Probably just a weird passerby.

Fallen Saint Black Cat: Is he just a passerby? That's good.

Fallen Saint Black Cat: I was wondering why this guy suddenly moved in, being overly enthusiastic. It's you again, you shameless elf, causing trouble for me to clean up.

One person, two roles: Kiyohime; Moraori Chifuyu... I feel like I've heard this name somewhere before.

Silver Hair is the Best: By the way, why did Ruri-chan say "again"?

Newbie just there to make up the numbers: I didn't cause much trouble, okay!

Newbie just there to make up the numbers: I'm so well-behaved!

Seven-Colored Leopard Jumps on Maoyu: "Being Content with One's lot" / Eating melon seeds

Newbie just there to fill a spot: ...

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Chapter 882 Those who want to join the group can be Miss Frog-Tao's second machine.

Newbie just there to make up the numbers: I don't care, I'll definitely stay put!

Sorrowful Passing: Someone, wake this fox up—no, knock it awake!

A typical high school student: Virtual reality games sound really interesting.

『 』 (empty): Yeah, it not only sounds interesting, but it also feels very immersive when you play it.

『 』 (empty): It's a pity that the character appearance is randomized when creating an account, and there's no chance to customize the character's appearance.

Fallen Saint Black Cat: Speaking of which, in Sword Art Online, all the games automatically generate character appearances when you create an account.

For newbies just filling in the numbers: What's more concerning is that accounts can be easily transferred between games while retaining levels.

Newbie commenter: When Kirito played GGO, his ALO level and skill points were retained. I don't know if it's a perk for working for the government or because the same company is running the game.

Asuna: Uh...is this really strange?

『 』 (empty): All games on the market can be transferred, including games not operated by Asuna. A game account is like an identity document.

Everyone here is my wife: In a society like Japan where there are no national ID cards, but any document can serve as an ID, an account might actually function as an ID card.

Seven-Colored Leopard Jumping Jade: I heard that in island nations, driver's licenses are generally used as ID cards. /Eating melon seeds

[A string of garbled katakana characters]: If you have a driver's license...

Benten: If you don't have a driver's license, you need to use other documents as your ID.

Benten: So in island nations, it's not difficult to forge identity information~

A seventeen-year-old girl: If you're just filling in the numbers and have nothing to do, why don't you come visit Gensokyo? Remi and Tsukimi are really looking forward to it!

Bright red baby cat: Excited? Yes, I'm really looking forward to it!