It wasn't pregnant with an omen, nor was it a particularly unusual scene. It's a good idea to be able to have a good time with your friends.
　Two boys and two girls, four high school students walking right in front of them, as if they belonged to the same club, were happily engaged in conversation. The two girls in particular are so pretty that they could be called the most beautiful girls in their class, and I was envious of the two boys who were walking with them.

　Yes, it was really such an uneventful way to get home. I stopped behind a foursome of people stopping at a red light in the crosswalk, leaving a few paces free - until some kind of weird magic circle appeared at my feet.



　What's this?　Before you can feel it, the scenery in your field of vision switches like noise. The ground, which should have been asphalt, turns to stone, and the depressingly bright late afternoon sunshine becomes a dim lamp?　

"Welcome to the 'Brave Lord'

　Before I got confused, I heard a voice as beautiful as a bell in my ears that didn't even fully understand the situation, and I turned around, and there was a beautiful woman dressed in a white dress with not even a speck of dirt, with long golden hair and beautiful blue eyes, and the quartet of people I saw earlier before them... Of the two, I saw two high school girls and one high school boy. Huh?　Are we missing one?

It's a bit of a surprise, isn't it?

　The blonde beauty looked at us and opened her mouth with a smile on her face as if she could not help but gawk at us.
　And then silence.........the three of us, of course, the three high school students who have been left behind by the situation, the beautiful woman who was about to say something and the people in an anachronistic robe around her also stopped as if time had stopped, and a moment of silence dominated the place.

'...........Ah, um, miss?　It looks like there are four of them?
...Odd, Luna, I see it that way too.

　As if at will, one of the robed people speaks to a beautiful woman, and the beautiful woman returns the words with a somewhat puzzled look on her face. Unfortunately, my thoughts haven't yet caught up with the extraordinary life that is being slammed into me like this dempsey roll. If it were a computer, it would be in a state where the icon is now changing to an hourglass symbol. I should have put in the in-*l... no, no, no, what am I thinking?

　I moved my eyes to look at the three high school students who are probably in the same situation as me, and they also seemed to be in the same state as me, glancing at me with a puzzled expression on their faces.

It's a good idea to have a good idea of what to do with this!　That's the thing, isn't it!　Maybe the three of you got involved in the 'summoning' or something like that!
Oh, I'm afraid so... what are you going to do, Miss?
'I can't just say 'I failed. I can't just say 'teh-heh', I'll have to explain the situation to everyone first... oh, but I have to identify just who the heroes are first...
Teehee.........you know, miss. I think you're a little too young for your age...
'Why the calm rush there!

　What is this disappointing conversation? It's as if the sense of urgency for the unknown situation is being whittled away... The two high school girls are looking pouty, and the high school boys - why are they gutted?　In this situation, gutted?
　Yeah?　Wait ... wait ... hero?　A summons?　Involved?　I feel like some words jump out at me that sound familiar. Think about it, it sounds like something you've heard recently--

Hon. So, again, welcome to the--
I'm sorry. I'm just thinking for a minute, could you please be quiet?
'Oh, yes. I'm sorry.

　I hear a voice interrupting my thoughts, so I ask for a moment to think about it. Ah, yes, I remember. It's a light novel I read very recently!
　I don't dare to profess it, but I have a hobby that I'm a so-called otaku or whatever you want to call it. I'm a halfway decent geek if I like games, light novels here and there, and don't watch anime at all... Anyway, the current situation looks exactly like the development of those light novels. It's a royal story where you come to another world by summoning a hero and fight the demon king, and when I think about it again, I remember seeing it in various novels.

''........uh, um.......''

　Yeah, but I think there were a lot of different developments in the story of the transition to another world in a nutshell. Some are really brave and fight against the demon king, or the royals who summoned them are actually the bad guys, or the ordinary person who got involved and was branded as incompetent is actually a cheat....

........well, um........

　So, I guess what we need now is information?　Even though there is a saying that fact is stranger than fiction, we can't assume that this is a different world at this point in time. But since we know that this is clearly an unusual situation, we must know what's going on anyway - that?　Am I forgetting something?

"...uh...
...What?

　Then, finally, you see the blonde beauty looking at you with an expression of confusion and concern mixed in, and your consciousness suddenly returns to reality from your thoughts.
　And as my consciousness returns to reality, I remember that I was immersed in my thoughts, interrupting the words of the woman in front of me, and my blood begins to flow.

''........If possible, I would like to proceed with the conversation soon, if that's alright with you?''
'Excuse me?　It's just that I've always had a habit of not being able to see my surroundings when I'm thinking...

　Receiving the words that were told to me in confusion, I hurriedly bowed my head. I've done it........I've fallen into this bad habit again. I've always had a habit of losing sight of my surroundings when I'm absorbed in one thing. At best, I can say that I have a high level of concentration, but at worst, I can say that I have a narrow view of things.

　Anyway, I did it. The eyes of the two high school girls looking at me seem a bit dumbfounded, and the people in robes around the beautiful women also seem to be smiling bitterly.

''No, it's no wonder you're confused by the suddenness of things. Once again, ladies and gentlemen of another world. Welcome to the 'Kingdom of Symphonia'.

　After smiling softly at me apologizing, the beautiful woman gracefully bows her head, holding the hem of her skirt as if to pluck it. And as expected, or what can I say, I came with a kingdom in another world.
　Ummmmm, with this graceful feeling, the fact that you were called a young lady just now means that you are an aristocrat?　Maybe a princess or something.

''My name is Lilia Alberto. I'm sorry to summon you out of the blue first. I apologize for the suddenness of the summons, and I understand that you may be confused. I understand that I should explain the situation thoroughly first, but for our convenience, may I ask for your names before I explain?
Oh, yes. My name is Kaito Miyama.

　A beautiful woman--a woman who called herself Lilia--asked a question, and I, being the oldest person for now, would be the first to answer it.

"...I'm Aoi Kusunoki Aoi.
Yuzuki Hina.
"Mitsunaga Seigi.

　Three high school students follow me and say their names. High school boys, that's a cool name. It's fine if you're the brave one now. Eternal Light and Justice is a name that sounds like you were born to be a brave man.......even though you look more like a humanities type.

'You're Miyama-sama, Kusunoki-sama, Yuzuki-sama, and Mitsunaga-sama. It's nice to meet you. Now if you'll excuse me, please wait a moment.

　While saying this, Lilia-san looks out for a different robed person from earlier, and the robed person takes out something that looks like a crystal ball. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what to do with it, but it's not a good idea to move poorly, because Lilia-san looks flustered and says "I won't harm you", so it stays there.........

''........It seems that Mitsunaga-dono was summoned as a hero. The rest of you must have been involved in the form.
You're right.

　Apparently, the hero is Masayoshi Mitsunaga-kun. I'd say my prediction came true, but seriously, what's going to happen to this?　In this situation where you don't know what's left or right, Mitsunaga-kun is amazing, suddenly being called a brave man or something and making a small gut pose. You're number one. Do your best and take on the trouble or something.

So you'll have to explain to the brave men.
'Yes, I will do so. Lady Lilia would like to explain to the three of you involved.

　After I heard such a conversation, Lilia-san told me that Mitsunaga-kun - since the explanation of the situation to the heroes and the explanation to us are different, we will split up and give an explanation to each of them.
　As expected, I refuted this - Kusunoki-san and Yuzuki-san...me?　I have other things on my mind that I can't do.

　To be honest, I'm not a saint or anything, and I don't have the luxury of time to worry about the future of strangers when I'm insane. The most important issue for me at the moment is.......Lilia-san, who is calming Kusunoki-san and Yuzuki-san right in front of me. What kind of person is she and what does she intend to do with us?
　My impression so far is that she's not a bad person with a low profile, but she still hasn't explained why she summoned the heroes, and we don't even know what position she's in to begin with.

　Maybe it's wrong to compare everything to the development of light novels, but it's standard in these stories that royalty are the bad guys and try to use the heroes as slaves or treat non-brave people coldly.
　In fact, even now they are saying that they are going to separate us from the brave Mitsunaga-kun and us, and I have a hunch that they are holding something in their hearts.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find the best way to get the best out of it.

I understand your concern. You're not going to be able to get your hands on any of them. It's a very self-indulgent response to our situation, but I'm asking you to please help me out.

　The fact that Lilia-san said that and bowed her head deeply, although she still didn't seem to be convinced, Kusunoki-san and Yuzuki-san both stopped their words of rebuttal, and Mitsunaga-kun also nodded quietly. Of course I nodded, too.
　The other three would understand, but resistance would probably be pointless. It's a good idea to be able to have a good time with them.
　Of course, Mitsunaga may have some special power to be called a hero, but I don't think I'm just caught up in it. In this case, the choice to choose for your own protection is to listen to the conversation.






　Lilia-san leads me out of the dimly lit basement, and we arrive at a lavishly decorated hall. It seems that the explanation to the brave Mitsunaga-kun will be held here, and he will remain in this room along with the people dressed in white clothes that remind me of a clergyman somehow, while the two girls and I are led to another room.
　It's a room less than half the size of the large hall, but it's large enough, with a medieval-style interior and a large table and chairs - there's no other-worldly atmosphere so far, and I can't really feel it.

'Please be at your service. Luna, something to drink for the three of you...
Yes, sir.

　Lilia-san takes a seat directly across from us and directs us to a woman in a maid's uniform named Luna-san who has taken off her robe at some point. I didn't recognize her earlier because she was wearing a hooded robe in a dimly lit room, but Luna-san was a woman with light blue hair cut around her shoulders..............................There was, an otherworldly feeling.
　After watching Luna-san bow and walk out of the room, we also take our seats fearfully. First of all, I sit directly in front of Lilia-san - a little off to the right, and Kusunoki-san and Yuzuki-san take their seats, leaving two seats free from me.

''First of all, I would like to apologize again, I'm really sorry for calling you to another world so suddenly, and even more so for taking so long to explain to you for our own reasons,''
Oh, no...
Well, what's going to happen to us...?

　It was Kusunoki-san who asked me the question that I was most curious about. I'm sure you'll be able to find out what's going on in the world, but I'm not sure if you'll be able to find it. It's probably a strong woman to the core, regardless of whether I'm a badass or not.

''First of all, as a basic premise, I would like to swear by the family name of our 'Duke Albert family' that we will not harm the four of you, including Mitsunaga-sama,''
...Albert ... the duke?
I'm sorry. I should have explained my position first. Once again, my name is Lilia Albert. In the Kingdom of Symphonia, I am a nobleman with the title of a duke.
''Lady Lilia is the half-sister of His Majesty the King, the one who is the fourth in line of succession to the throne along with the title. Therefore, it is safe to assume that the words of the young lady's earlier declaration on the family name are the consensus of the country.

　The Duke!　The right to the throne!　I had expected it, but he was a messy nobleman.

''By the way, your age is 22 years old, and you are a rare bachelor duke in the Kingdom of Symphonia, where it is common for people to get married between the ages of 15 and 19.
"...Luna?　Why would you add that information?　That's totally unnecessary information here, isn't it?
No, I think it's time to start calling you 'missus'...
I'm going to talk to you later.

　What is this unfortunate feeling that is hanging in the air, even though she looks so noble and beautiful, and behaves and speaks with such care.

''.........Ha, let's get back to the topic at hand. I'll continue to answer Kusunoki-sama's question earlier, but perhaps what you are most anxious about is whether or not you can return to the original world, but please don't worry about that.
Are you going to be able to go home?

　The one who asks back with a slightly frightened voice is Yuzuki-san, whose chestnut-colored semi-short hair gives her a small animal-like cuteness. It's not just the fact that they're all in the same boat, it's also the fact that they're small in stature, so it looks like they're in a relationship of seniority and juniority. But in terms of breasts, Yuzuki-san has much more -- no, no, what am I thinking!

Yes it's just that...

　Hearing Yuzuki-san's words, Lilia-san looks a little painful to say. Is this, after all, that?　There's a demon king-like thing, and if you don't defeat it, you won't be able to leave or something like that.
　When it comes to that, maybe we shouldn't trust Lilia-san after all--

It's going to be a year before the summoning magic circle can be reused.
A year?

　Huh?　Something about it feels a little different than I was expecting. The two of them are probably surprised by the length of the year, but I'm surprised in a different way too. Yes, the conditions are awfully loose........
　Normally with a development like this, wouldn't you be able to leave until you defeat the Demon King or something?　Oh, maybe that's the case with Mitsunaga-kun. Maybe that's why only one person is being explained separately.
　And even though it's loose, it's not something that can be easily convinced when you think about the impact on the original world of one year of being in a state of total godlessness.

''........Oh no, it's before the tournament......''
'Yona-chan, the problem isn't that........'

　Is Yuzuki-san a natural?　I'm rather impressed at the level of being able to worry about a club competition in this situation.

Oh, don't worry. According to the story of the "Goddess", the flow of time between this world and yours is different, so when you are repatriated, you will return to the time immediately after you were summoned to this world. The body that has grown up in one year will be returned to the time before the repatriation, so there is no problem.
....

　Just when I thought my concerns were resolved at some great rate, a new unknown element came up, like the goddess or something.
　Let's see, that means it will take me a year to go back to my home world. But I don't have to worry about the time lapse over there, and if I get fat in this world, the goddess will bring me back.

Of course, I will guarantee your safety, food and clothing while you are here. It may not be luxurious, but I'll make sure you have everything you need.
... hahaha...
Uh, uh, thank you.

　I don't know if it's best to describe it as being drained of its venom, but all the information that was released in our favor was released in rapid succession, leaving Kusunoki-san and Yuzuki-san puzzled. To the extent that they can't help but thank him....
　But we can't let our guard down yet. That's right, because the case of Mitsunaga-kun isn't resolved. If you say that the brave man was summoned to fight the Demon King, then this world is that much more of a dangerous place.

''Can I ask you a question?''
Of course. Lady Miyama.
'Well, I'm listening to the conversation in the other room.......Mitsunaga-kun, right? He was called the hero-sama. So is it correct to recognize that there is an existence like the Demon King, and you're going to fight against it?

　I'll be the one to ask. This will probably be a turning point. Whether Lilia-san speaks honestly or deceives me, it should help me to understand the direction I'm taking myself. So, how do you come out of it?
　While I asked with quite a nervousness inwardly, both Lilia-san and Luna-san.......tilted their heads with a scowling face.

''Demon King, is it?　It was defeated by the first heroes about a thousand years ago.
"...Heh?　Um, so you're talking about demons or something that is hostile to humans?
''No, humans and demons have a very good relationship. There's a lot of communication and trade between them.
...no war?
Not in the last 800 years or so, as far as I know.
...is this place overrun with demons?
Demons exist, but defeating them is the job of the Adventurer's Guild and the Knights, so there's no need for you all to fight them, including Mitsunaga-sama.
....

　Huh?　What is this conversation?　Wait, wait, please, just let me think for a second!　
　Um, is there a Demon Lord?　How do you like your relationship with the demons?　Hasn't there been a war in 800 years?　There are demons out there, but we don't have to do anything about them, do we?　

...Then what is this summoning of the heroes for?
A thousand years ago, to be exact, one hundred and ninety-nine years ago, the First Brave Warrior defeated the Demon King and became a bridge between humans and demons. In honor of his achievements, we invite heroes from the same world as the first heroes and hold a big festival once every 10 years to wish for peace in the future.
...a festival?
Yes. Therefore, since Mitsunaga-sama will play a leading role in the 'Festival of the Brave' that will take place exactly one year from now, we are asking him to explain and request him to participate in the ceremony and visit other countries in another room. Of course, we will respect your wishes, so you can decline the request.
Oh, I see that you have to decline or something.
Yes, in the past, we have held several Hero's Festivals with valiant substitutes. If you are accepted, you will be treated as a guest of honor for one year until the Hero's Festival, and you will be treated very highly. Even if you turn down the offer, you will be guaranteed a living and after a year of sightseeing in this world, you will leave.
"Well, um, the bottom line is that as far as our future is concerned...
Yes....I'm sure you may be confused at times, but I hope you will enjoy this world of different cultures, and I hope you will have the opportunity to interact and see the sights, and experience the world's once-in-a-decade festival. Afterwards you will return to your world safely and without injury.
....

　Dear Mother and Father - I was caught up in the summons of another world. But the world - the world was at peace.