After overcoming the worst of the Waves,
I was rewarded and became ruler of Lurolona Village, Raphtalia's home.
We began to rebuild the village, and new allies joined us.
Things are going well.
When the next Wave comes, the people I've met in this world...
I have to...
Be careful.
Sorry, my lord!
Let's go!
Come on, let your ki build up right in the pit of your stomach.
L-Like this?
That's right!
I knew you had the knack!
The day you become a full master of Hengen Muso is not far off at all!
Really?
I don't know what this "ki" stuff is.
Shield-oniichan!
Oh, it's the Saint!
You seem like you're working hard, Keel.
Of course.
Hey, don't spoil Rishia too much.
Her base stats are too low for her level.
True, but...
Pekkul Kigurumi
The costume works pretty well,
but she can't just rely on that.
I-I know...
But when I wear it, nobody can see when I'm feeling down.
So I can try harder, I guess.
But she's also a master at manipulating her ki.
We need to strengthen that ability.
The concepts of that whatever-muso you use don't really exist in this world.
Hey, Instructor! Can I fight the Waves with the others?
Nope.
There's not even another week until the next Wave.
That's not quite enough time for a wimp like you to learn to really fight.
Damn it!
Okay, the Wave after that, then!
Help me train even more until it comes!
That's the spirit.
But if you want to learn how to use a sword, don't just learn from me.
What's that?
Let's go!
Wait! I'll go, too!
Thank you!
Just hang on a second, okay?
Yeah!
Raphtalia! Filo!
Naofumi-sama!
Master!
Looks like there's nothing for me to do.
I guess not.
What are these things?
New Shield Unlocked
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Familiar's Shield [Bat Type]
Familiar?
Some type of dimensional monster?
No, there's still time before the next Wave.
Absorb Familiar's Pelt [Bat Type] x 1 Unlock New Shield Unlocked Unlock Familiar's Shield [Bat Type]
The countdown...
What's wrong?
It's stopped.
What?
And this blue number...
What happened?
I don't know.
The Rising of the Shield Hero
Episode 1 A New Roar
Rishia-san?
The party Rishia-san used to be in...
Thank you for answering my sudden call, Heroes.
I had you come here to discuss an important matter.
The bat monsters?
Oh, those creepy things.
You found them too, huh?
You know something about them?
I'd never seen them before.
They didn't seem to be dimensional monsters from a Wave, either.
Yeah, about that. The Wave countdown stopped—
So it's true, then.
What do you mean?
The legendary monster called the Spirit Tortoise
has revived within the kingdom that bears its name, the Spirit Tortoise Kingdom.
Spirit Tortoise?
It's said to bring horrific disaster to the world once every few centuries.
We believe that the monsters you heroes encountered are an effect of its revival.
Horrific disaster... Sounds like the Waves.
Sorry, I remembered something I have to do.
Me, too.
Sorry. We're busy people.
Hey!
We were summoned to another world to fight the Waves.
We don't have time to deal with any other problems you might have.
Right, Naofumi?
Ren-sama.
Let's go.
Motoyasu-sama, did you ask Mom to make me a princess again?
I'm sorry My—
Slut.
I've got bigger problems.
Let's go.
Hey—
Motoyasu-sama!
Useless fool.
You seem to be doing well.
Um, Itsuki-san...
Are you talking with your parents?
Y-Yes!
I sent a... letter.
I see.
Itsuki-sama!
I-I want to join you on your journey to save the world!
You're not strong enough.
You won't be, no matter how much Naofumi-san trains you.
Itsuki-sama!
Why do you think Itsuki-sama banished you from the party?
To keep you away from the dangers of the battlefield?
No, because you're weak, and slow, and useless!
Mald-san, that's enough.
Rishia-oneechan, are you okay?
You okay with this?
You called me and the others here to handle this Spirit Tortoise thing, right?
From the look of it, I didn't even need to ask.
Sure.
There was probably a similar event in one of the games they played.
No, don't worry about it.
So, will you accept this job?
If you don't mind me focusing on this instead of my job as a hero.
The Spirit Tortoise Kingdom is a big place,
but the Tortoise has already destroyed several territories
and important checkpoints as it heads for the capital. Many have died.
It's located far to the east,
but it won't be long before it reaches us here in Melromarc.
When that happens, it will likely pass through your own lands.
You always know how to persuade people.
Is Melty doing well?
Yeah.
She's in charge of observing what happens in my territory.
She was saying she wanted the place to be a bridge between humans and demihumans.
And then, if you can believe this,
she told me to leave the place to her and go see you.
It seems the journey she went on with you was a great experience for her.
Yes.
For the sake of her dreams, and my lands,
I'll fight the Tortoise for you.
Really?
Shield Hero, you're truly...
With the Wave countdown stopped, it feels safe to focus on this.
The countdown stopping is also concerning, though.
I'll look into it when I get a chance.
So, do we go fight it ourselves?
We should talk about that.
I see. You're going to fight the Tortoise too, huh?
You hear things fast.
Who told you?
The whole country's talking about it.
Melromarc is sending its knights, and joining with other nations to fight it.
Yeah.
The Cardinal Heroes were told to go ahead of the main army and do reconnaissance in force.
Our queen is always spoiling for a fight.
You've got that right.
Rishia-san, how about this?
I use magic more than swords...
But no matter what I do, I'm a failure.
But...
Rishia-oneechan, are you a failure?
Yes. I'm a failure.
At least you can hold a weapon.
I'm sorry.
Sheesh. You guys are gloomy.
Rishia-san!
Yes?
I have a great idea!
Um, Raphtalia-san, is this...
Don't worry. It's not scary.
Oh, you're the Shield Hero's...
Rishia-san, why don't you try becoming a slave?
Slave?
If you become Naofumi-san's slave,
the Shield Hero's power will make you much stronger!
But...
You'll instantly become much stronger than the Bow Hero's followers!
Now take that off and show me your chest!
Raphtalia...
Yes?
I'm not going to force anybody else to be my slave.
I'm sorry.
I just thought Rishia-san could be like me, and...
If she wanted to, it would be a different matter.
But you're the only person in the world who would ever volunteer to be a slave.
Yeah.
You haven't changed your mind on that, huh?
No, never mind.
What?
Um, so what is it that I can do for you?
Sorry. We don't really...
Make me...
Make me your slave, Naofumi-san!
I want to be a slave of the Shield Hero!
Excuse me.
Rishia-san...
Onee-chan...
Okay, now you're the slave of the Shield Hero!
Sheesh...
Normally, you can never make your mind up about anything.
But you didn't waste time thinking about your decision on this.
Slave Contract Acquired
Violation Conditions
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Speech
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You want Itsuki's respect that badly?
Yes.
That's why I'm having you train me.
I see.
Then I won't say another word.
You want hard training, you'll get it.
And stop making that noise.
Fweh? No, I mean...
O-Okay!
Thank you!
Okay, let's head back and get ready.
We'll be leaving for the Spirit Tortoise Kingdom in the morning.
Okay!
I'm hungry!
Naofumi-sama, those people...
Refugees from the Spirit Tortoise Kingdom.
Which means it's getting bad there, huh?
Maybe.
Master?
He's here.
We're heading to the Spirit Tortoise Kingdom, far to the east!
Okay, I'll ask.
Master, Fitoria wants to know if you're going to the Spirit Tortoise.
Fitoria?
Filo, are you talking to Fitoria-san?
Yeah.
Um, I can hear her.
So that little hair that sticks out is an antenna or something?
I see.
Then tell the Shield Hero that this is the choice I spoke of before.
If the Four Heroes still can't work together...
Then you should do something about the Spirit Tortoise,
she says!
The choice...
"The world demands sacrifices from all life," huh?
What's that got to do with the Spirit Tortoise?
She says don't ask her.
Think about it yourself, she says.
She's mad.
Um, what is she talking about?
Um, if Master and the other guys, like the Spear guy, can't get along...
We'll be killed by Fitoria, the Filolial Queen.
Th-Th-Th-That...
Includes Itsuki-sama?
We'll just have to go to the Spirit Tortoise Kingdom, I guess.
Did you hear?
The capital's already under attack by the Spirit Tortoise.
Seriously? It'll be here soon, then.
But they say that several nations have banded together to fight it, right?
They say even the Four Heroes are coming.
That's the thing! The heroes!
They tried to fight it and three of the four died!
Really?
What are they going to do about the Waves now?
Sheesh... both the heroes and the ones who summoned them are morons.
Yeah... it's pretty bad.
Itsuki-sama!
Hey!
Rishia-san?
Follow her, Filo!
Right!
Wait!
There's no point in running off without a clue where you're going.
But... But Itsuki-sama...
Calm down, Rishia.
Filo, can you talk to Fitoria?
Yeah. I can.
I don't know if she'll be able to tell,
but ask if any of the current Four Heroes have been killed.
Um, she says no.
You heard her.
So calm down.
Rishia-san...
I don't want to lose any of the other heroes myself.
Let's ask around and find out where...
Naofumi-sama, over there, too!
What?
What are those things?
Toward the checkpoint?
Raphtalia, Filo, follow me!
Rishia, get the people to town!
Okay!
'Kay!
O-Okay!
Shield Prison!
Spiral Strike!
This way, everyone! Hurry!
It's still safe in town!
Go!
Okay!
Filo, use magic over there!
Okay! Drifa Tornado!
Get the ones who couldn't make it out in time!
I'll handle this!
Okay!
Hate Reaction!
Come on!
Tornado Shield!
He did it!
Okay.
That's most of them.
Crap!
There are way more than before!
Wrath Shield!
That's...
Get down!
Dark Curse Burning!
Naofumi-sama!
Master!
Naofumi-san!
Sorry...
I'm just fine.
Don't lie to me.
You can tell, huh?
You are the Shield Hero, I presume?
Yeah. Why?
I thought so.
Please,
kill me.
The Rising of the Shield Hero
Footprints of the Spirit Tortoise