Naofumi Iwatani was summoned to Melromarc as the Shield Hero. Everything looked great... until he overheard Itsuki and Motoyasu talking about parties sharing experience from kills outside his inn room. He then finds out some stuff from his help guide that Malty hadn't told him about. (Rest of Summary Inside) Cover by Aron1095. Chapter Fifty-Three: Part Three: Pandora's Box

After dropping out of University and leaving his toxic parents, Naofumi takes a job in some place called Melromarc as a mountain rescue. He quickly finds that it isn't quite what he expected, especially when he meets a beautiful demi-human girl who always pushes herself too far. Follow our hero(?) as he conquers the mountain and her heart!

Naofumi had been a kitsune for a few centuries now. Who knew a trip to the library would cause this kitsune to be in another world? Honestly, she doens't mind as long as she finds a way to entertain herself. It looks like this world is full of lying, greed, and envy. This should be fun...

(AU) Naofumi, Ren, Itsuki, and Motoyasu were once apartment roommates, but they find themselves all summoned to a land called Melromarc, being heeded as the Four Cardinal Heroes. Excited to fulfill their roles, it soon became clear that not everything was what it seemed, discovering that this fantasy dream alongside friends was actually a crumbling nightmare in disguise.

Collaboration with RLTygurr. Naofumi Iwatani was your typical 10-year-old kid. Young, energetic, and so done with boring old school. Now, he's been summoned to another world as the Shield Hero! Watch as our innocent young hero goes around in this new world. Causing all sorts of trouble on this adventure alongside his kid friend Raphtalia! Chapter Fifteen: Scrupulous Spelunking

Iwatani Naofumi thought his sole role in another world was to be the Shield Hero. He wasn't sure he'd be able to fulfill that. But maybe, just maybe, the Fates have more in store for him. Slight AU.

Naofumi Iwatani is transferred into an otherworldly reality, where he must assume the role of the Shield Hero. Step into his journey as he struggles against all odds and saves the world. One step at a time.