Melromarc.

Currently Naofumi and Raphtalia is in the Dark king Carriage which the two are surprised to see how fast the horses are.

Naofumi: "Ok Dark King I want to know why exactly is your goal as despite your power you clearly want me for something" he said which the Dark King chuckled.

Dark King: "Good you know that royals isn't meant to be trusted but sometimes it necessary to know the difference between corrupt royals and true royals" he said confusing Naofumi.

Raphtalia: "Is it true that you save the many civilians of Lurolona Village?" She said which surprised Naofumi.

Dark King: "Yes as unlike the other kingdoms the Shadow Kingdom would do anything to keep people safe. Thus why I have a offer for you Shield hero. How do you feel about joining the Adventure Guild" he said surprising the two.

Naofumi: "Don't you want me as the Shadow Kingdom hero?" He said which Dark king just laugh.

Dark King: "The Shadow Kingdom doesn't need heroes just honest working adventurers. After all heroes might be good but they can fall easily since they think it just a game to them" he said which Naofumi realize something.

Naofumi: "You encounter heroes from other worlds" he said which Dark King nod.

Dark King: "Yes thus why I eliminated them. However sadly I can't eliminate the three heroes without breaking any alliances with the other kingdoms" he said which Naofumi nod

Naofumi: "So what offer does this Adventure Guild can provide me?" He said which the Dark King smirk.

Dark King: "Resources, money, and new allies that won't judge you" he said which Naofumi frown.

Naofumi: "Why would I need allies? I been fine on my own" he said which Dark King sigh.

Dark King: "I know how you feel as I was once betrayed too but I realized that I need help with those that won't backstab me thus why I created the Shadow Kingdom" he said surprising the two.

Naofumi: "Wait are you saying that the Shadow Kingdom isn't ancient?" He said which the Dark King laugh.

Dark King: "Nope! Thus why my kingdom is different as soldiers actually trained in physical rather than magic and weapons only" he said which Naofumi nod as he remembered how many soldiers of Melromarc is sorta weak.

Naofumi; "Well so far your kingdom does sound good but where does I come in" he said which Dark King look at him with a serious face.

Dark King: "Simple. You were f_cked by Melromarc thus why the Queen is doing her best to keep war from happening as Siltvelt was supposed to have you as their hero. Thankfully Siltvelt and the Shadow Kingdom is allies thus I sent them a letter that I will train you" he said surprising the two.

Naofumi: "I see but why? What would you gain by helping me" he said which the Dark King chuckled.

Dark King: "True I want to gain but personally you remind me of myself when I was younger. So think of this as me giving you an edge against the ones who betrayed you. Also here" he said waving his hand which cause shadows to appear over Naofumi armor which turn polish obsidian.

Naofumi: "Woah what is this" he said then check his status to see that his defense went up a lot including some strange bonuses he never see.

Dark King: "That armor is made from a special material that only the Shadow Kingdom can made and the soldiers is wearing" he said then the carriage stop.

Raphtalia: "Woah!" She said with her eyes shining which Naofumi look outside only to be amazed too as the Shadow Kingdom look like it come from japan culture with polish black bricks walls.

Dark King: "Welcome to my kingdom the Shadow Kingdom" he said.