Summoning Arc

The Summoning Arc is the first arc and volume of the Web Novel of The Rising of the Shield Hero in Shōsetsuka ni Narō. This arc contains chapters 1 through 7.

Chapters

 * Chapter 1: A Royal Summoning
 * Chapter 2: Hero Introduction
 * Chapter 3: Heroes' Discussion
 * Chapter 4: Specially Arranged Gold
 * Chapter 5: Reality Of The Shield
 * Chapter 6: The Trap and The Arts of Betrayal
 * Chapter 7: False Charge

Short Summary
Naofumi Iwatani, Ren Amaki, Motoyasu Kitamura, and Itsuki Kawasumi are summoned from parallel worlds as the four Legendary Heroes to protect the world against the Waves of Calamity. Motoyasu as the Spear Hero, Ren as the Sword Hero, Itsuki as the Bow Hero, and Naofumi as the Shield Hero. At the beginning of the third day after their summoning, Naofumi is brought to the castle and accused by the king of having raped Myne Sophia, his party member. When everyone condemns him as guilty, he leaves the castle angrily. Alone without money or equipment, Naofumi departs to an lonely adventure in this new world.

Character Introductions

 * Naofumi Iwatani
 * Motoyasu Kitamura
 * Ren Amaki
 * Itsuki Kawasumi
 * Aultcray Melromarc XXXII
 * Malty S Melromarc
 * Erhard
 * Rifana (light novel)