The three idiot heroes

Next morning the queen requested a meeting with the five heroes. Don't know what she wants to talk about considering the only competent heroes are shield boy and myself.

I separate from my companions at the gate so they can continue exploring the town and make my way to the palace. A maid leads me to a room with the other waiting heroes where I take my seat besides shield boy. We wait for a few minutes before the queen arrives and discussions begin.

The main topic is about regaining trust between the heroes and sharing information about the legendary weapons to better prepare for the waves. When the idiot heroes start accusing shield boy of cheating and say he should go first, I know that we won't get anywhere because they still have that sense of superiority towards the shield hero.

Shield boy didn't back down from their bullshit and told them to their faces they need to git gud and focus on their skills more than their levels. They didn't believe him and started bickering like children before the queen shut them up.

"Enough. Shield hero has told you the truth and whether you believe it is up to you. Now tell the shield hero about what you know.", the queen demands of the three. The three calm down before saying different things and accusing each other of lying. The queen has had enough of them and ends the meeting here.

Before I can leave the room though the sword idiot speaks up.

"Wait. We told you about information we know, so now you should tell us what you know.", I can see the other two listening in but trying not to associate with him because they are scared of me because I showed them the personal hell I have set up for each of them. I'm not going to put them in there because they haven't done anything bad enough to deserve it. It's just a warning to take this world seriously.

I'm impressed by the courage he has, even if he is just trying to look cool.

"I only got the menu magic from the will of the world. I already had my gauntlets from before I came here.", I answer honestly. The three look like they don't believe me. Shame, here I thought we could be friends and go out for ice cream later.

The shield hero asks a question that shows that he is the smartest of the bunch. "Does that mean it won't interfere with the other legendary weapon's leveling.", he asks and I have a warm smile on my face because I like his intelligence so if he asks me to join his group I would be more than happy.

"That's right. I don't have a leveling system so my companions and I train to increase our strength. I could join another hero's party and not interfere with their leveling, while still training my own.", I tell him in an increasingly excited tone.

"Then would you like to join my party?", he asks, and I immediately answer yes. If the only other hero that isn't a total fuckup wants to team up, then I am more than happy to do so just to avoid the other three.