[color=f7941d]"We're actually close to leveling up you can check out the menus and stuff by moving your eye a certain way, its kind of like browsing a MMO. I don't know if you've ever played one but..."[/color] Cole says as he attempts to get Fer on level with how to check out the menus presented to them showing him how he's been messing around and found out that he can store stuff in his sword more or less. Intending to strengthen his sword by feeding it various other swords later was his main plan after the show the king was putting on. [color=f7941d]"Think of them like a measuring stick though. The more we fight the stronger we get, and the more powerful moves we can pull off. Its stuff like that and it helps us gauge if something is too strong for us."[/color] Cole says further trying to offer more information though he was doubtful Fer was getting it by the look on his face. [color=f7941d]"Without having seen a 'wave' yet I can't tell you for sure what's up. Other than the fact that there's probably clues around from the previous heroes if what the tales are right were. Not sure if you knew this but the summoner talked about how one of the previous heroes left some notes around."[/color]

[color=f7941d]"When push comes to shove though I don't think a man like Marcino is on the side of this kingdom. He's probably loyal to his own country we may find ourselves in a whole new country soon enough if we defeat the current wave. I wouldn't get use to being around him, or his majesty much longer. I mean he's getting paid yeah but if the waves are here are we sure they aren't in his home country? He spit on Rayla so that must mean he had some sort of pride in his country."[/color] Cole says postulating based on the given facts he himself didn't particularly care one way or another they weren't leaving anytime soon regardless.

Cole's face twisted in annoyance at once again reminded that he was top cheese just because he had a pointy metal shaft attached to a hilt instead of a bow, or a longer stick with a spear point. Yeah he was fully aware of how needed he was he just didn't feel quite up to task. He knew he'd get better but he was wondering if Fer was starting to project his own helplessness out on him. Did he really feel like he was useless. [color=f7941d]"You're a shield hero you're not useless by any means despite what people think. Despite no one not wanting to 'be the tank' so to speak someone has to keep people safe. When you start developing spells think of ways to hinder people, or call on magic that will be able to protect groups of people. You have more defense than anyone on our team just not the attack. Its a trade off of protection for attack power just a heavy one. So don't gripe over that, do what you can with what you have Fer. Trust me I wish I had something better than some armor to protect me. I'm out there having to close the distance and hope I can cut something down before it kills me. That's what you're there to do. Protect me so I can save the day in our party's dynamic. If I die then I'm doubtful we'll get anymore heroes."[/color] Cole comments as he brings the subject around once more. He hoped his little speech would help Fer come to grips with his situation but he was fully aware of it possibly doing the opposite. [color=f7941d]"Can't tell you much about the other guy...he was old...and grumpy...who knows what happened to him. Hans must've fucked up the ritual somehow maybe we're imperfectly summoned and aren't tethered fully to this world-"[/color] Cole starts before he's interrupted by a man in silver armor from head to toe. He salutes both the heroes.

[b]"Sword Hero are you, and the shield ready?"[/b] comments the knight as Cole raises an eyebrow towards Fer.