With the Capital far enough behind them, The Magic Hero Balthasar removed the spell on his party and summoned one of his monsters

BADGER MOLE

Lillian Rose and Gray Morningstar mounted the monster and made their way to their destination. Balthasar walked next to them with his hood pulled up

"Once we get to the village I'll look through the grimoires to find a healing spell" Said the Magic Hero

"I'm sorry...If we.."Lily began before being interrupted by Balthasar

"You have no reason to apologize, You both are alive and that's all that matters. The Past is in the Past after all" Says the Magic Hero

Once In Lute Village, The Magic Heroes Party checks into the town's inn at the cost of three silvers. Inside their room, Balthasar scanned through the grimoires finding a healing spell

"As source of thy power I order thee, Decipher the laws of nature to heal my target" read the Magic Hero

Fast Heal[Learned] MP 2

Casting the Spell Balthasar heals the injury that the Wolf Demi-Human sustained from the knights of Melromarc.

~Time Skip~

"Brother.."

"Later...Sleep now" I say not bothering to move or open my eyes

-Crack-

Snapping my eyes, I look towards the dresser to see the Monster Egg cracking open. Bolting out of bed I see parts of the egg falling off before hatching open completely revealing a red fox with ocean blue eyes

"A fox?" Gray said as I place a hand on the dresser and lean closer

Without warning the fox runs up my arm and onto my shoulder as it rubbed its head against my cheek

"Oh..My..God..." Said Lily as she looked at us "it's..so..cute"

As lily says this I absorb the eggshells and unlock a new staff

Defense +20

Growth Boost

Shrugging off Lily's comment I notice that the Fox had two tails and its health bar was in my party, it took a while but I couldn't help but agree with the panda girl

"Okay...you're right it's cute" I say rubbing my finger against the fox's head

"Let's get some food I'm hungry" Gray said as his stomach growled

"Yeah let's eat we have an extra mouth to feed" I say as all four of us head to the inns dining area and feed are faces

Later that day I ran into the Shield Hero and Raphtalia who was carrying a monster egg as well

"I see you purchased a Monster Egg as well Naofumi" I say greeting the pair

"Balthasar?, What are you doing here?" Asked the Raccoon Demi-Human

"Laying low for a while" I say as my fox pops its head out of my hood

"AWW..its so cute" Raphtalia said to my fox

"Yeah, I got it from the Monster Egg Lottery" I say as my hatched monster jumps down to my cupped hand

We continued to conversate until the sun hit its peak and my party and I left to hunt some monsters. Over the course of the next few days the Fox, Whom I named Emiko, had grown dramatically thanks to my Growth Boost skill however it wasn't just the size that changed Emiko had grown an extra 6 tails, and by the looks of it, Naofumi's Filolial had grown as well. hearing a commotion outside, Naofumi and myself head follow the villagers with our friends in tow. Standing in front of the crowd was Princess Malty holding a scroll saying that The Spear Hero would the reigning lord of this region

"In light of his exploits during the last wave, The Spear Hero, Sir Motoyasu has been appointed ruling lord of this region" the Bitch said as the Spear Hero sat on his mount looking smug

"To help with the rebuilding efforts we shall levy a toll, 50 silvers to enter the village, and 50 to leave" said the Princess

"Unacceptable, that'll ruin us, we won't have enough to buy food" said one of the villagers

"You dare deny a royal decree?" Asked the princess in an angered voice

"Damn right I do" me and Naofumi said in unison

"The Shield and Magic Hero, What are you doing here, this is Sir Motoyasu's domain now, you have no right to question him" said the bitch

"Hey Spear Douche, You do realize it costs one silver to sleep at the inn here" I say as the Shield finishes

"You're essentially charging the equivalent of 100 nights, just to enter and leave the village" Naofumi said as the villagers began to deny the Princess and the Spear Hero

"You Dare..Knights!" The Princess said as the knights raise their spears

"Looks like the Bitch wants to fight" I say raising my staff

The Princesses face changes to one of shock and fear as four people in dark clothing appear in front of her. the one closest our hands a scroll to the princess that made her anger increase

"Shield Hero..Fight us for the right to rule this village!" Yelled the princess

~With The Villagers~

"I decline" Naofumi said outright

"But Sir if you refuse the challenge, the Village will fall into the Spear Heroes hands" the Village Lord said to the Shield Hero

Leaving Naofumi to argue with the villagers, I went to check on Emiko only to find she grew an extra tail and was twice the size of my Harley back home.

"Jesus Emi...You're so..." I begin but stop when I saw the look Emiko was giving me

"..Grown.." I say recovering from one of the cardinal sins

~Flashback~

Getting off the bus I walked through the door of my house holding my reddened cheek, I was greeted by my mother who had asked about the mark. I told her about the conversation I was having with one of my classmates and how our conversation turned to our workout routines, I had told her that I was 120lb, but when I asked how much she weighed I was slapped across my face leaving behind the red mark that was present on my face. My mother looked at me in slight disappointment

"Balthasar, you Never ask a woman her weight, it's a cardinal sin" my mother said rubbing my red cheek"

~End Flashback~

"Sorry Emiko, Come on let's go" I say letting Emi follow to watch Naofumi's race

I couldn't be happier that I came to this village. I saw Motoyasu being kicked in his gonads by Naofumi's Filolial, both me and my fox start laughing outright. The Race is a three-lap circuit around Lute Village, the first to complete all three and return the Village gate would be the winner. Once the race Starts me and my party begin to leave only to be stopped by the princess

"And where do you think you're going?" questioned the princess

"This race has nothing to do with me, so I'm leaving unless you think you can stop me" I say pushing past the princess and her knights

No-One's Pov

The race continued with Naofumi and Filo taking the lead coming close to the last corner of the lap, unknown to the Shield Hero one of the

Princesses knights had hidden themselves self within the foliage of the forest and began to cast an earth spell to stop Naofumi

'As source of thy power I order thee. decipher the law...'

**Growl**

Before the knight could finish the spell's incantation he had heard a growl, turning around the knight was gazing right into the eyes of a large fox. the Knight's face showed one of fear as he tried to only for the fox to grab his leg and drag him into the dark of the forest while he screamed trying to claw at the ground.

The Shield Hero finished the first lap with no problem which angered Princess Malty, towards the middle of the track another hidden knight was attempting to slow down the Shield Heroes Filolial

'As source to thy power I order thee, decipher the laws of nature to slow my target'

'Nullification'

After hearing the unknown voice the spell he was casting was canceled, spinning on his heel he reaches for his sword only to be struck on his head a large rock knocking him out, the figure standing in the shadow grabs both of the knight's feet and begin dragging him through the forest

Having not lost any of her speed Filo took a much bigger lead from the Spear Hero Motoyasu which pissed The Second Princess off to no ends. On the Outskirts of the track stood another knight casting a spell to increase the speed of Motoyasu's dragon

'As source of thy power I order thee, Decipher the Laws of nature...

*Snap*

Snapping his head around to the sound the knight was directed to a small squirrel climbing up a tree, returning his attention back to the track his vision is filled with the sight of a red glowing fist that sent him flying into one of the trees, before having a moment to recover the knight is hit again knocking him out before being carried into the forest, as the Shield Hero and his Filolial mount rounded the last corner, the Princess started to charge up a wind spell, she would have if she wasn't forced on back. Looking up the Princess sees a Panda Demi-Human come in to sight right above her with her sword aimed at her chest(Btw if you hadn't guess it by now Lily's magical affinities are Dark and Ice Magic)

"This is a Fair Race, so no magical interference" The Demi-Human says placing the tip of her blade against the Princesses skin

Crossing the finish line the Villagers cheer for the Shield Hero for winning the race, Shortly after Naofumi's Filolial increased its size leaving everyone in shock

"You Cheated!" Exclaimed the Princess as the Demi-Human got off of her

"You never told me your Filolial was really this massive tub of Lard" Yelled the Princess

"If you want to talk about cheating then care to explain what the three stooges were doing" The Magic Hero said coming into view with Gray and Emiko who was carrying three knights in six of her nine tails

"I have no idea what you're talking about" The Princess said before a look of shock was plastered on her face

It was the Shadows of the Queen, and they all stood in front of the princess

"The Magic Hero is correct you had ordered the knights to prevent the Shield Hero from winning" One of the shadows said as the Princess reluctantly accepted her defeat

Balthasar's Pov

Once the Princess and her moron left my party and I left for Dragoon Village. Rumor has it is that a dragon has nested there recently and is bringing fear to the villagers, it was getting close to sunset when we decided to stop, Gray set up the fire, while me and Lily hunted for dinner. However right before we had our kill, both of us heard Gray start to scream my name, which very rare. Running to the campsite I see Gray with his back against a tree as he looked in the direction of Emiko, Following his gaze, my eyes grow wide. lying were Emiko was, was a sleeping naked girl with long blue hair and 9 red and white-tipped tails

"What the Hell?, Where's Emiko?" I ask Gray while keeping my gaze on the girl

"She's right there" Gray said pointing towards the sleeping girl

Walking towards the girl I place a hand on her shoulder and start to lightly shake her awake, the girl's eyes flutter open as she slowly starts to look at me

"Master? Wheres Dinner?" Asked the Girl

"Emiko?" I ask as the girl looked confused

"Yes Master?" replied the girl

'Oh my god...'

"Gray pack up we're going back to the capital" I order as I go through my pack to find a shirt the little girl could wear

With the Shirt in hand I look back to the girl I see the Fox that I raised

"Emiko?..."

"Master?" Asked fox Kitsune

"Can you..turn back?" I say soon seeing a puff of smoke before seeing Kitsune in her human..ish...form

"Put this on and do not transform until I tell you" I order putting the shirt on her which looked more like a dress on Kitsune

As Gray finishes packing everything up I summon 3 Obsidian Horses for Me, Gray, and Lily. Mounting the Horses the four of us made it to the capital before sundown, dismounting I hold Emiko's hand as we head straight to the Slaver.

No-One's Pov

Balthasar Black made his way into the slavers tent to confront him.

"Slaver..Where are you?" Asked Balthasar as he and his party entered the merchants' tent

"Ahh...Young Magic Hero...So nice to see you again, what can I do for you today?" asked the Slave Merchant

"Emiko you may transform" The Magic Hero said removing the shirt the Kitsune was wearing

In a quick puff of smoke stood Emiko's Kitsune fox form which made the Slaver excited. The Slave Merchant continued to examine Kitsune as he got more and more excited

"Incredible...This is a Nine-Tailed Kitsune Queen" the Slaver said as Kitsune turned back to her human form

"Kitsune Queen? then how is she able to change into a human?" Asked Gray

"Well The Kitsune Queen has the ability to transform to pass for human and they need a monster crest to control" Explained the Slave Merchant

Having heard all of this Balthasar reluctantly placed the crest on Kitsune and proceeded to head to the clothing store, opening the door I see the seamstress getting ready to close up the shop.

"Hey Yōsaiya" Balthasar said gaining the Tailors attention

"Hey Balthasar, what can I do for you today?" asked the Seamstress

"Do you have any clothing that transforms with the wearer?" Asked the Magic Hero

"I could, who's it for?" Asked Yōsaiya

Balthasar simply stepped to the left revealing Emiko which caused the Seamstress to squeal in excitement

"OH..MY..GOD..She is SO Adorable, I can definitely make her the clothing you need I Just need some Magic Thread"

"Magic Thread?" Asked Balthasar

"Magic Thread. It's a thread made from the user's own mana. The Lady that runs the Magic Shop can help you make some" Yōsaiya said as Balthasar asked if he could borrow a dress for Emiko

Yōsaiya handed Balthasar a small light blue sundress which Lily helped the Fox girl put it on, leaving the tailor Balthasar and his party head into Mahōya's Magic Shop

"Balthasar Sweetie, I was just closing up" Mahōya said Placing a crystal ball in a padded box

"I know and I'm sorry, but I need Magic Thread..Please" Balthasar asked the old witch

"If it was anyone else I"d say no, My spinning wheel is over in the corner, but be careful the stone is close to breaking" Mahōya said pointing to the spinning wheel

Half an hour later Emiko had produced 20 spools of Magic Thread before the stone broke, Balthasar and Emiko Graciously apologized and paid 10 gold to replace the stone. Taking the completed spools of thread the Magic Heroes party return to the Tailors shop, handing the spools of thread to Yōsaiya she takes Emiko to begin making her clothing. Once finished Emiko comes out with a white longsleeved shirt with wide sleeves and a red skirt that stopped at her knees

"Isn't it adorable?" Asked the Seamstress

"Master? Am I A-dor-a-ble?" asked Emiko clearly having trouble with the large word

"Of course you do, now let's go" The Magic Hero said as he and his party left the store

No-One's Pov

Inside the halls of the Three Heroes Church stormed the 1st Princess of Melromarc, who was boiling mad. Not only had the Shield Hero won the Race but the 'Magic' Hero prevented her knights from stopping him. The Princess went straight to the pope at the late hour to find a way to rid the world of the Shield

"Aww..Princess Malty how can I help you this beautiful night?" Asked the Pope