The waves of catastrophe. Mysterious events that puts entire worlds in danger, to combat these threats four heroes are summoned. The Spear hero, the Sword hero, the Bow hero and the shield hero. Unfortunately the shield hero was framed from a crime...
[Status Magic or other reference to a system or power]
ESSENCE OF/SECRET TECHNIQUE
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Japan, modern day
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Naofumi and Luciel found themselves passing time in a library after catching up. They'd been trying to find something that could catch their attention and burn some time. Eventually Naofumi eyes (then hands) came to rest on a large book. It seemed old, the once deep red now but a rust color. Far too old to be carried in this modern library. He tried his best to handle it with care, afraid that it could simply fall to pieces. He read the title 'The four cardinal heroes'.
Naofumi:"A simple name and an old book... perhaps this is an old fairy tale of sorts", he thought.
Luciel:"What you got there?" He asked coming over, Naofumi showed him the book "'The four cardinal heroes' seems a little too generic for my taste" he said after reading the title
Naofumi:"I don't know, it might be interesting" he said shrugging
He opened the book and began to skim through it, not really finding anything of interest. In fact his brother was right, it was downright generic. The first few pages were about something called 'Waves' and some Princess.
Naofumi:"No reason to read about lore until I know I'll care". He said as his brother just shrugged
As he skipped to the second chapter, it began to cover the heroes that were the book's namesake. The Bow hero had a strong sense of justice, the spear hero trusted his friends with all his heart and the sword hero was the mightiest of them, fighting all foes by himself. He then turned the page to see just a heading titled 'Shield Hero', but the page was blank. He turned the page again and again, but all further pages were blank.
Just then a bright light began to radiate from the book as wind gathered from seemingly nowhere.
Naofumi:"Wha-what? What's happening?"
Luciel:"what the hell?"
They felt like they were being lifted by some unseen force. For a moment he let go of the book, but instinctively grabbed it before it fell out of reach. The light continued to brighten as the wind raged. Naofumi couldn't tell what was up and what was down and Luciel was trying to stay upright. Somehow, they made it on the floor, but even still their world was spinning.
Naofumi:"That doesn't even make sense!" he pleaded to no one in particular.
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Definitely not japan
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???:"O brave heroes please save our world and our people!"
The iwatani brothers shot up. The brightness was gone and they were finally in one place. First, they noticed the robbed men surrounding him, then they noticed the 3 other heroes. The tall blond man of an athletic build, the well-kept young boy and a surprisingly calm boy with dark straight hair. However, what gave them pause was that they each held a weapon in their hands. Naofumi looked down in doubt. In one hand he held the damned book that did this and in the other was a small pointed shield. He liked at his brother and saw that he didn't had Any kind of weapon
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