Rise of a True Shield Hero (Redux)

What if another was summoned instead of Naofumi? Follow Fergus Ward, an MMORPG veteran, as he becomes the legendary Shield-Hero, using his wits and his knowledge of fantasy realms to survive in this new world where nearly everyone is determined to see him suffer. Slightly alternate retelling of Rising of the Shield Hero with an OC Shield-Hero. Rated M for mature topics and language