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「RISE」(1×1 with Jikkah)

There was a soft murmur among the court before the king silenced them.
“Every moth we shall provide each hero with the funds they require. Here are your initial war chests.” He waved his hand and four servants moved forward, bringing each hero a small bag of coins, only Motochika’s felt a little light, maybe he had given them their payment in gold coins rather than silver?
 
He peeked into the bag and saw maybe two hundred silver inside.
"What kind of fuckery is this?" He growled. Masamune glanced over.
"What's the matter, Chosokabe? Feeling ungrateful?" He mocked. Motochika glared at him.
"How much did you get?"
"Eight hundred." Masamune answered dully.
 
Before Motochika could even protest more, the king had dismissed everyone, and it was almost like no one had even heard Motochika’s complaint but Masamune.
“A-Ano... Yuusha-sama..?” The small woman behind him spoke up, them being the only ones still remaining in the court.
 
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Motochika turned, looking defeated and annoyed, "Yeah, what is it...?" He didn't very much feel like a hero, not with this treatment.
 
He was taller than she expected, and with his wild hair and gold eyes, he was a bit startling, but also quite handsome. “Oh..! I just wanted to say I have some of my own funds!” She gave him a smile. “So please don’t worry about me! I’m here to aid you as you need!” She said, then bowed her head to him.
 
He made a noise and nodded, "Alright, that helps a lot...thank you." He said and started to head out, "And just call me Motochika..."
 
She followed after him, nodding her head. “Of course, Yu- Motochika-sama!” She trailed just behind him, hands clasped in front of her, smiling fading a bit as they left the castle. “I am sorry that you aren’t being treated very fairly.. Even I can see it... It isn’t right to treat anyone like that, especially a Hero..”
 
Motochika looked at the dingy shield attached to his forearm - it was more a buckler than a shield. Even the shield itself fucked him.
"I've had worse..." He replied dully.
 
She shook her head. “It still isn’t right..” She perked them, hurrying a bit to stand beside him. “Forgive me, I haven’t told you my name yet!” She offered him a gloved hand. “Nana!”
 
She shook her head. “Not stuck at all! It’s an honor to stand by your side, let alone meet you in person!” She sounded like she had a bit of a country accent, almost like a small farming town girl would have, rather than a city girl.
 
“Motochika-sama, you give yourself far too little credit, please,” She put her hand on his forearm. “If you do your best to defend me, I’ll do my best to fight for you.”
 
He hadn't really had anyone be this nice or caring towards him. It felt weird.
"Really, you don't have to talk to me like that, I'm no more than what you see before you; a man." He told her, "We'll fight to keep each other safe...is that a fair compromise?"
 
She nodded. “Alright, we should probably start you off by getting you some armor, you won’t make it very far in those clothes.” She said, taking him by the hand and leading him through the city. She pointed out everything she could; the best spots for food, sleep, trading, and when they finally reached the blacksmith, she helped him look through the armor.
“I already have some armor, so I don’t need anything new just yet, but I think for you starting with something light but protective would be best..!” She mused, picking through the chainmail.
 
"I'll go with your recommendation.." He said, "I've never had to do anything like this before.." The door opened and when he looked, he saw it was Yukimura with his party.
"This place has the best armor for affordable prices, dana." The ginger haired boy said as he stepped in front of Yukimura, arms behind his head. The odd cat-girl behind Yukimura moved to look at the shining weapons and armors, her oddly colored tail swaying slowly.
"Maybe somethin' kinda medium range in terms of protection would work, Yukimura-sama.." She mused.
 
Nana nodded. “I’ll see if we can’t get this tailored a bit for you, you’re rather tall.” She said, heading off to see the clerk with the chainmail.
Yukimura looked around the shop in wonder, then spotted Motochika. “Ah! Chosokabe-dono!” He smiled brightly, moving over to see his fellow Hero. “You’re shopping here as well?” He said, beaming brightly up at Motochika, the kid always had a decent attitude toward everything.
 
"Uh, yeah, my companion is gonna get some armor fitted.." He said before pointing to the odd tiger like child, "What is that?" He whispered. Her ear turned in his direction and she looked over, causing Motochika to stiffen.
"Akihime desu!" She replied brightly.
 
Yukimura turned partly and gestured to the three people who had come in with him. “Ah, forgive me, this is my party- Akihime, Sasuke, and Amaya.” He motioned to each person in his party as he named them off.
Nana returned and bowed her head in greeting.
“Yuusha-sama! I hadn’t seen you come in!”
 
Nana bowed her head to Yukimura and he did the same. “It’s a pleasure to meet you formally- eh, well kind of.” She said with a lopsided smile.
“Likewise! We’re only here to gather a few things that we’re lacking before heading out.”
“Ah, same with us!”
She spoke so easily to everyone, making it look effortless, all smiles and polite to the very end.
 
Motochika thought it was very odd how nice and friendly she was. Back home, no one talked to anyone and they kept to themselves. Akihime came over lugging a red tinted suit of steel plate and leather, smiling from ear to twitching ear.
"Here, Yukimura-sama, this will be perfect! It's light weight as well as a medium ranged rating!"
"Akihime, that thing weighs more than you soaking wet, put it down." Sasuke said.
 
Yukimura looked a little daunted by the armor, not only did it look intense, it looked expensive. “Maybe we try something a little more practical to start with?” He offered, giving Nana and Motochika a small wave before moving off with his own team to look through the store.
“I’ve spoken to the shop owner, he says it’ll be no issue to fit it to you, but it may take a few days.” Nana said.
 
Nana nodded, putting a finger to her chin. “There should be some relatively easy monsters just outside the gates and into the forests, or even the plains or valleys..” She gave a small nod.
 
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