What a weird dream.
My name is Iwatani Naofumi.
I'm a second-year college student, and somewhat of an otaku.
Are you sure you want to log out?
It's bright out.
When my little brother started heading down the wrong path, I helped get him back on track,
and so I was given the privilege of living at home, allowance included.
With no need to work part-time, I got to enjoy an idyllic otaku life.
Seriously?
Yeah, really!
It'll be my first time abroad!
Really?
I've never been on a plane before...
That said, I certainly wasn't one of your so-called shut-ins.
No way!
When I ran out of money to spend,
I would go to the library like this to look for light novels.
I was a completely run-of-the-mill otaku leading a completely ordinary life.
Ow!
What the hell?
But it all changed when I picked up this book.
The Records of the Four Great Weapons
"The Records of the Four Great Weapons"?
The Records of the Four Great Weapons
The Waves of Apocalyptic Catastrophe
"The Waves of Apocalyptic Catastrophe...
The Waves of Apocalyptic Catastrophe
To save the world from them, four heroes will be summoned from another world."
It's sorta like a light novel.
"Each of the four heroes
wield a characteristic weapon: a sword, a spear, a bow, or a shield."
Hold on, shields aren't weapons. They're for defense.
The heroine hasn't shown up at all yet.
This princess seems... kinda slutty.
Huh... Each of the heroes seems impressive and pretty damn cool.
I guess all four of them are the protagonists.
The sword, spear, and bow heroes all get spotlights,
and even the shield hero has a story...
What the heck?
We did it! It worked!
Where am I?
O brave heroes, please save our world!
Excuse me?
Who are these guys?
And where am I, anyway?
The hell is this?
A shield?
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O brave heroes, please save our world!
Seriously?
What do you mean by that?
It's quite a complicated situation,
but we've summoned you, the Four Great Heroes, using an ancient ritual.
"The Four Great"? So he thinks the four of us are heroes of legend?
Our world teeters on the brink of destruction.
We beg you, O brave heroes! Please lend us your aid!
I guess I could hear you out, at least.
I refuse.
Yeah, agreed.
You can send us back to our world, right?
We can talk once you confirm that.
Don't you guys feel any guilt at all for bringing us here without our consent?
And if you throw us out as soon as peace is restored, we'd have worked for nothing.
Where's our say in this whole thing?
Depending on what you say, we might end up becoming your enemies instead.
Not only are these guys taking this all in stride,
they've already started to demand respect and rewards!
F-First, we'd like you to have an audience with the king of our country, Melromarc.
You can negotiate your reward after that, so please...
Fine, I guess.
I suppose we could consider the offer.
Not like the deal's gonna change no matter who we talk to.
Yeesh! Could these guys be any more confident?
We really are in another world, huh?
We sure are.
Such a pleasant breeze...
It's like the sales pitches in all those travel brochures.
Wait, don't tell me you've never left Japan before?
Going by the breeze outside,
this place probably has your standard Mediterranean climate.
Yeah, yeah. Excuse me for my lack of knowledge and vocabulary.
So these men are the Four Great Heroes of the ancient legend?
I am the king of Melromarc, Aultcray Melromarc XXXII.
Heroes,
name yourselves.
Amaki Ren, sixteen years old, high schooler.
I'm Kitamura Motoyasu. I'm twenty-one and a college student.
I suppose I'm up next.
I'm Kawasumi Itsuki, seventeen years old and in high school.
And lastly, my name is...
I see.
Ren, Motoyasu and Itsuki, huh?
K-King, aren't you forgetting me?
Hm? Oh, sorry.
"King"? You mustn't be so disrespectful.
"Your Highness," then?
That's too formal, no?
"King" is fine.
Well, anyway.
My name is Iwatani Naofumi. I'm twenty, and a college student.
Now...
I suppose I owe you an explanation.
You're ignoring me?
My country, Melromarc, and the entire world are headed toward destruction.
I'm still pissed off at how the king's treated me, the long story short:
This world has an apocalyptic prophecy
which foresees that "Waves" will lead the world to ruin.
They reportedly appear in, well, several waves.
Unless the calamities that the Waves will inflict are thwarted,
the world will end.
There's an ancient dragon hourglass in each country
which can predict the arrival of the Waves.
The first Wave washed over this country before we were summoned.
Local knights and traveling adventurers somehow managed to fend it off,
but the following Waves will be even more potent.
The sands in the hourglass will keep trickling as long as the Waves keep coming...
Currently, less than a month remains until the second Wave.
We underestimated the prophesied Waves.
We realized once we actually experienced one
that only the Four Great Heroes could stand against them.
And so, we followed the legend and summoned you four.
We have no time to lose!
Wait a sec.
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Isn't this the exact same story as the one in that book?
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We get the gist of it now.
Surely you didn't summon us with the expectation that we'd save you for free.
Of course, once you repel all the Waves,
we shall reward you handsomely.
Will you, now? Well, as long as we have your word.
We'll work with you provided you don't turn on us.
But don't think for a moment that you can tame us.
Exactly. You don't want to underestimate us.
R-Right...
God, these guys are so high-and-mighty.
I trust we have an agreement.
Then, heroes, you should all check your statuses.
Wait, what's a status?
Uh...
What's wrong with you guys?
It should've been the first thing you noticed in this world.
Oh, get over yourself! Quit acting like you know everything!
Don't you see an icon in the corner of your field of vision?
Huh?
You're right. There it is.
Try focusing on it.
Like this?
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That's worrying.
Yeah. No telling if we can fight like this.
What's all this, anyway?
Status Magic, an ability exclusive to the heroes.
So what are we supposed to do?
You must embark on an adventure
to develop and upgrade the legendary weapons that you are equipped with.
They aren't strong out of the box?
Mine isn't even a weapon in the first place.
Couldn't we just wield other weapons until these are usable?
We can figure that out as we go.
Anyway, it looks like we ought to train ourselves.
We'll have to level up as much as we can.
Then if the four of us form a party...
One moment, heroes.
You will each travel separately and recruit your own party members.
And why is that?
It is said that the legendary weapons repel one another by nature.
Problems may arise in the case of the wielders of the legendary weapons
fighting alongside one another. Working separately is recommended.
Problems may arise in the case of the wielders of the legendary weapons
fighting alongside one another. Working separately is recommended.
Problems may arise in the case of the wielders of the legendary weapons
fighting alongside one another. Working separately is recommended.
Problems may arise in the case of the wielders of the legendary weapons
fighting alongside one another. Working separately is recommended.
Problems may arise in the case of the wielders of the legendary weapons
fighting alongside one another. Working separately is recommended.
Problems may arise in the case of the wielders of the legendary weapons
fighting alongside one another. Working separately is recommended.
Problems may arise in the case of the wielders of the legendary weapons
fighting alongside one another. Working separately is recommended.
Problems may arise in the case of the wielders of the legendary weapons
fighting alongside one another. Working separately is recommended.
Problems may arise in the case of the wielders of the legendary weapons
fighting alongside one another. Working separately is recommended.
Problems may arise in the case of the wielders of the legendary weapons
fighting alongside one another. Working separately is recommended.
Problems may arise in the case of the wielders of the legendary weapons
fighting alongside one another. Working separately is recommended.
Problems may arise in the case of the wielders of the legendary weapons
fighting alongside one another. Working separately is recommended.
Problems may arise in the case of the wielders of the legendary weapons
fighting alongside one another. Working separately is recommended.
Problems may arise in the case of the wielders of the legendary weapons
fighting alongside one another. Working separately is recommended.
If you work together, it apparently hinders their development.
He's telling the truth, huh?
And the weapons are translating all verbal and visual information into Japanese for us.
The sun is about to set.
Rest up tonight, and set forth tomorrow.
In the meantime, we'll gather the best of the best to form your parties.
We've prepared rooms for you.
Please come this way.
I hear the Four Great Heroes have been summoned.
All of them, in this country?
Are they sure about this?
Which means the Shield Hero is also...
I guess you get special treatment when you're heroes of legend.
The girl who showed us here was a cutie pie, too.
And our dinner was sumptuous, though it did taste unusual.
This is kinda like a game, isn't it?
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You mean it is one.
It's exactly like Emerald Online.
Huh? What's that game?
Are you serious? It's super famous!
What are you talking about?
This isn't some online game. It's a world out of a console game.
It's called Dimension Web.
You're wrong. It's a VRMMO.
It's pretty much the exact same as Brave Star Online.
Let's sort out the information we have.
Ren, can we take "VRMMO" literally?
Yeah.
You guys get what that means too, right?
I think I saw this concept explored in a sci-fi game I'm familiar with.
I've read about them in light novels, yeah.
Just to be sure, let's check our general knowledge.
Who's the person on the thousand yen bill?
One, two...
Kodaka Enichi.
Noguchi Hideyo.
Yawara Gotaro.
Yuda Masato.
Who?!
What won Buzzword of the Year last year?!
Your favorite voice actors?
Which countries won World War II?
Who's the Prime Minister?
It appears we're all from different versions of Japan.
Seems like it. They sound nothing alike.
So there are multiple worlds where Japan exists, huh?
I thought we might just be from different eras,
but I guess not, since they're so different.
And I can't believe all three of you played games that are just like this world.
Why am I the only one unfamiliar with this stuff?
Huh? What is it?
W-Well, I just thought it might be because you're the Shield Hero.
Oh, you too?
It's only natural.
Wh-What're you guys talking about? Is there something wrong with the shield?
All right, let the expert get you up to speed on the basics.
As far as I know, the Shielder,
the class that specializes in the shield...
Yeah?
...is for losers. No high-level players choose it.
Huh?
No!
How about in your worlds?
Sorry.
Likewise.
How's the terrain here?
Very similar to what I'm familiar with.
Each weapon has its own ideal hunting ground, so let's spread out.
Well, whatever.
If I'm weak, I can just rely on my party.
There might be girls and all, too.
The shield's role would be to thwart enemy attacks and defend the party, right?
And while my life back home was devoid of romance, I might just find someone here.
It'll be fine. I've been summoned to another world, after all.
Even if I'm weak, things will work out.
All right! I'm gonna give it my all!
R-Right.
We have to set out tomorrow.
Let's head back to our rooms and get a good night's sleep.
Do you think they have baths here?
It's quite likely you'll have to go outdoors.
That's right.
My grand adventure begins tomorrow!
The
Rising
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We have gathered brave warriors who will fight the Waves with you legendary heroes.
These people will join our parties, huh?
Wow, there are some real lookers here, too.
Now, our future champions!
Time to begin your journey!
What? They're the ones choosing?!
Three... five... four...
Hey, King!
I have to admit, I wasn't expecting this.
No volunteers? He must not be very popular.
So there have been rumors.
Did something happen?
Well, rumors that the Shield Hero is ignorant of this world have spread around town.
What?
The legend says the heroes arrive with a firm understanding of our lands.
And they seem to think he doesn't meet that criteria.
Maybe someone was eavesdropping on our chat last night.
Seriously?
Just for that?
Sure, I may not know much, but...
Actually, Ren, you've got five! Share some of them with me!
I'm actually more of a loner.
If any of you can't cut it, I'll leave you behind.
What do you make of this, Motoyasu? Don't you think it's unfair?
I'm actually surprised that my party is all girls, too.
It pisses me off that he doesn't seem all that broken up about it.
It would be best to split them equally,
but if we force it, it could destroy morale.
So what, you're telling me to go alone?!
I'm a Shielder, you know!
The class you guys said was for losers!
How am I supposed to grow stronger without a party?
Sir Hero!
It's her.
Would you allow me to join the Shield Hero?
Are you sure?
Yes!
F-For real?
She'll join my party?
Are there any others who wouldn't mind joining Naofumi?
I suppose we'll have to take other measures.
Naofumi, you will have to recruit members for your party yourself.
A-All right.
Every month, we shall provide each hero with the funds they require.
This time, Naofumi's payment will be higher than the others.
Here are your initial war chests. Please accept them.
Sir Naofumi gets 800 silver coins.
The others get 600.
Use this to procure all necessary equipment and set forth on your journey.
Yes, sir!
Later, Naofumi.
Take good care of her, you hear me?
It's sad that we can't help you, but good luck with your recruiting.
See you again when the time comes.
Y-Yeah.
Um, Sir Shield Hero.
My name is Myne Sophia. It is an honor to fight with you.
I'm Iwatani Naofumi. Nice to meet you.
My pleasure!
She's so open and friendly.
And she chose to join me when no one else would.
I've gotta keep her safe, no matter what!
Shall we get going, uh, Myne?
Yes, Sir Hero.
Let me show you around the castle town to start off.
I caught a glimpse last night,
but taking a closer look really drives it home that this is another world.
What shall we do now, Sir Hero?
Hmm, let's see...
I'd like to check out a shop that sells weapons and armor first.
That makes sense.
With that much money, you can buy some fine equipment.
I'll take you to a shop I trust, then.
Yeah, please do.
Sure thing! Follow me!
So cute.
Nothing beats having a girl in your party, huh?
I wholeheartedly recommend this place.
So this is what a weapons shop is like.
Welcome.
Is this your first time coming here? You've got a good eye for quality.
Actually, she brought me here.
Have we met somewhere before, Miss?
I've shopped here before.
Your shop is quite famous, you know.
Ain't that nice of ya.
By the way, who's your companion with the funny outfit?
Can't you tell, boss?
You mean you're one of the heroes?
Ah, I see you've got a shield. You must be the dud.
Why are rumors about me spreading like wildfire?
Whatever. I can't let it get me down.
I'm Iwatani Naofumi, the Shield Hero.
Pleased to meet you!
Naofumi, eh?
Well, if you'll be a regular, I don't give two hoots if you wield a shield or what.
Nice to meet ya, kid!
Anyway, boss,
could you provide Sir Hero with the equipment he needs?
Our budget is, let's see... Around 250 silvers.
Left to right, that's iron, magic iron,
magic steel, and silver iron in ascending order of cost.
I guarantee they're all quality swords, though.
Wow. With one of these, even I could...
What the...?!
Seriously, what's going on?
I don't get it, either.
It looked like it just flew out of your hand.
What?
A rule of the legendary weapons has been infringed:
The wielding of weapons other than the one specified
A rule of the legendary weapons has been infringed:
The wielding of weapons other than the one specified
A rule of the legendary weapons has been infringed:
The wielding of weapons other than the one specified
A rule of the legendary weapons has been infringed:
The wielding of weapons other than the one specified
A rule of the legendary weapons has been infringed:
The wielding of weapons other than the one specified
A rule of the legendary weapons has been infringed:
The wielding of weapons other than the one specified
A rule of the legendary weapons has been infringed:
The wielding of weapons other than the one specified
A rule of the legendary weapons has been infringed:
The wielding of weapons other than the one specified
A rule of the legendary weapons has been infringed:
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"Rule violation"?
A hero may not hold, with intent to fight,
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A hero may not hold, with intent to fight,
any weapon other than their assigned legendary weapon
A hero may not hold, with intent to fight,
any weapon other than their assigned legendary weapon
A hero may not hold, with intent to fight,
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A hero may not hold, with intent to fight,
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A hero may not hold, with intent to fight,
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What the hell?
A hero may not hold, with intent to fight,
any weapon other than their assigned legendary weapon
A hero may not hold, with intent to fight,
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How am I supposed to fight with just a shield?
Well, looks like I can't use any weapons other than this shield.
How does that work?
It looks like any other small shield at first glance.
Doesn't this thing come off?
I can move it around, but I can't seem to remove it from my body.
That's so weird.
I sense a great amount of power in this thing,
but even my appraisal magic isn't telling me anything.
Right...
Well, thanks for showing me something interesting.
Want to buy some armor at least?
Oh, hey.
You're starting to look the part now.
Thanks.
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How much is it?
I'll give you a discount. 120 silvers.
How much would you buy it back for?
Huh? Well, if it's mostly new, I'd pay 100 silvers.
Why do you ask?
When you grow stronger, you won't need it anymore.
So I'm asking him how much we could sell it back for.
Makes sense.
All right. We'll take it.
Great! I'll throw in some innerwear to show my gratitude!
Shall we head off to battle now, Sir Hero?
Y-Yeah!
Time to level up, huh?
My adventure's finally beginning!
{=1}Orange Baloon Fang x 2
{=2}Orange Baloon Hide x 2
Wow. There's no limit to how much it can absorb.
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This must be the power of a legendary weapon.
Yeah.
It also must be why I don't feel pain when I'm bitten.
Looks like I need a lot more fodder before I can upgrade it to a different shield.
I see.
By the way, can we sell these orange balloon fragments?
Yes, but only for one copper coin at most.
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{=4}Orange Baloon Hide x 1
Looking at how Ren destroyed them, they must be really weak monsters.
I guess that's all they're worth.
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{=2}Orange Baloon Hide x 2
{=4}Orange Baloon Hide x 1
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{=4}Orange Baloon Hide x 1
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That should be enough shield fodder.
It should evolve as I level up, too.
Let's call it a day and stop by the weapons shop again.
If we buy me some new equipment, we can go that much further tomorrow.
Fair enough.
Equipment for the lady, huh?
Sure, you'll be much stronger with good equipment.
Right?
This might get expensive, so I should start haggling now.
I see our hero is a real comedian.
Eighty percent off.
Are you stupid? Twenty percent extra!
Wh-Why's it going up? Eighty-nine percent off!
Anyone who tries to haggle without even seeing the goods deserves to pay double!
Keep talking! Ninety percent off!
Twenty-nine percent extra!
Seriously, stop raising the price! One hundred percent off!
That's just free, kid!
Free's fine by me!
Boss, how much is that in total? At sixty percent off.
Four hundred and eighty silvers with a discount. I can't go any lower.
Uh, that'll leave us with 200 silvers...
Myne, can you downgrade a bit?
I don't know how much we'll need for an inn and other living expenses yet.
It'll be fine, Sir Hero.
The stronger I am, the more loot we'll get from monsters.
That should keep us going.
There's the otherworld trope I've been waiting for!
F-Fine, I guess.
All right. We'll take these, boss.
Thanks a ton!
I see our hero's got a real nose for good deals.
Thank you, Sir Hero.
By the way, boss, do you know a place that'll buy these fragments?
There are shops for monster materials.
They'll buy most things off of ya.
Thanks.
Yum!
The food at the castle was great too,
but a pub is where you experience true otherworld cuisine!
Take your time and enjoy it.
The meadow we fought in was over here, right?
Yes.
Tomorrow, we'll head to Lafan Village, which lies beyond this map.
Past Lafan Village lies a dungeon for novice adventurers.
A dungeon?
We won't make much money from it, but it's a great place for you to level up.
Oh, I see.
Now that I have new equipment,
it should be a walk in the park with you defending me.
Thanks for all the information.
No problem.
By the way, Sir Hero,
aren't you going to drink your wine?
Oh, I'm not into alcohol.
Really? This is pretty good, you know.
I'd love to drink with you.
She's suddenly become twice as seductive!
But...
S-Sorry. I really don't like it.
Is that so? That's too bad.
That's a hero for you, I suppose.
What do you mean?
This country is a matriarchy.
No man would ever dare turn down a drink offered by a woman.
Really? I'm not very good at picking up on this stuff.
Don't worry about it.
I'm glad we got to discuss our plans moving forward.
I'd like to turn in early tonight. Is that okay?
Of course.
I'll head up after I drink some more...
Although I feel so lonely drinking alone.
H-Hey, Myne?
I might be the hopeless shield hero, but thanks for sticking with me.
I'll take you up on your offer someday.
It's totally fine.
Good night, Sir Hero.
Night.
Two hundred silvers left.
Two rooms at thirty coppers a night each,
and meals for two at five coppers each...
That leaves a little more than 199 silvers.
I'm such a stereotypical Japanese tourist, stashing money like this.
What a day.
I wonder if that's how it truly feels to kill a monster.
Today I was basically just popping balloons, though.
But man, I'm actually in another world!
I leveled up quite a bit today.
I won't let you outshine me tomorrow.
See you tomorrow, then.
Is that Motoyasu and Itsuki?
See you.
Guess I'll sleep.
Early start tomorrow and all.
Time to get some breakfast and head out!
Huh?
Gone...
It's gone!
The silvers, the chain mail,
and even my old clothes I'd kept just in case are gone!
No way...
I got robbed in my sleep?!
Big trouble, Myne! Our money and equipment are gone!
Are you still asleep?
Wake up, Myne! We've got big trouble!
You're knights from the castle, right?
I'm glad you're here. Listen to me...
The Shield Hero, yes?
Yeah, why?
The king has issued a summons for you.
Come with us.
The
Rising
of
the
Shield
Hero
Huh?
That hurts!
What's going on?
Myne! You're okay!
Myne?
King!
I had all my money and equipment other than the shield stolen while I was asleep!
Please find the culprit—
Quiet, brute!
What's that for?
Myne, you poor adventurer,
could you please testify once more for us?
Th-The Shield Hero barged into my room drunk and pinned me down...
Huh?
He said the night was still young
and tore my clothes off!
I somehow escaped
and ran to Sir Motoyasu, who happened to be staying at the same inn, for help!
Wh-What the hell?
If she hadn't asked me to wait till dawn and call the knights,
I would've cut you down myself!
What are you talking about?!
I went straight to bed after dinner last night!
Wait, that chain mail...
You were the thief?!
Who are you calling a thief?
Myne gave this to me as a present when I met her at the pub yesterday.
To think the Shield Hero would commit the greatest taboo in this country.
Taboo?
In Melromarc, even attempting to sexually assault a woman is punishable by death!
If you weren't a hero, you would be executed immediately!
Executed?
I'm telling you, you've got the wrong idea!
I didn't do it!
If you're so convinced I did, show me some proof!
When we searched the Shield Hero's room,
um, we found this on his bed.
You animal!
There you have it. Undeniable proof.
How? It wasn't there when I woke up!
It's too bad.
I was worried something bad might happen, but I was hoping you'd know better.
He thinks a hero can do whatever he wants and get away with it.
That's not... I wasn't thinking that!
You're not some sort of light novel protagonist here!
Know your place!
What is all this?
What the hell is going on?
Myne... Myne!
Why would you say these things?
Weren't we supposed to be a party?
I see now.
Joining me was just a ruse so she could destroy me like this.
It was all a lie!
Her smiles and her acts of kindness, they were all fake!
You tricked me!
It was a setup all along!
Sir Motoyasu, I'm so scared!
Shut your mouth, you criminal!
Screw you, too!
I bet you did all this to steal my money and equipment!
You two planned this together, didn't you?!
Yeah, come to think of it...
Myne only ever called me "Sir Hero,"
but she's calling Motoyasu by name!
If that doesn't prove they were in on it together, I don't know what does!
He's refusing to admit his guilt and making nonsensical accusations?
I know, right?
I don't think he deserves any mercy, either.
It really was a mistake to summon all four together.
Exactly. They never should've summoned the Shield Hero.
But who would've thought he'd be such scum?
The shield... It's all about the shield again?
Because I'm the Shield Hero...
Because I'm weak, they're trying to knock me down to make themselves look better.
Disgusting.
These people are all dirty, disgusting filth!
The people of this country don't believe in me one bit, either.
Why should I fight for them?
Fine. I don't care anymore.
Send me back to my world already.
And summon a new Shield Hero or whatever the hell you want!
Another world? Screw that!
Why do I have to go through all of this in another world?
You're running away as soon as things go south?
Could you stoop any lower?
After all you've done, how could you even think about not doing your job?
Yeah, get lost.
Who wants to fight alongside a rapist?
Shut up!
Now hurry up and return me to my world!
Well, I'd love to do as you wish and kick you out,
but legend says new heroes can only be summoned once all Four Great Heroes die.
What?
No way...
So I can't even go home?
Well, you can certainly go home after you fight off all the incoming Waves.
Are you saying we'll have to fight alongside a guy like him?
Screw that!
I'll handle the Waves my way, then!
Don't move!
Get off of me already!
This guy...
What'll it be?
Will you throw me in jail until the Waves arrive?
I won't imprison you.
There's hardly any time until the next Wave.
Scum or not, you're still a hero, one of the few that can fight the Waves.
But news of your crime is already spreading among the people.
That is your punishment.
Don't think you'll ever get to lead a decent life in this country.
I know that already!
This is what you wanted, right?
You can shove it up your ass!
Hey! Wait a second!
I'm really weak, you see.
I don't have a second to waste.
And just like that,
all my money, respect, and trust was gone.
I lost it all.
Hey, kid with the shield.
I heard what you did to that girl.
I oughta bash your head in!
You too?
You...
What? Aren't you going to punch me?
I changed my mind.
I see. Guess I got lucky there.
Wait a second.
You'll never make it dressed like that. Consider this a parting gift.
How much?
I don't need anything.
But let's call it a clearance sale and say five coppers.
Gotcha.
I promise to come pay you someday.
Don't die, kid.
The
Rising
of
the
Shield
Hero
{=7}Orange Baloon Lv.1 - Victory
{=11}Orange Baloon Lv.1 - Victory
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Shield Hero
Status
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Shield
Small
Hemp Outfit
Ragged
Cape
Orange Baloon Eyes x 2
Orange Baloon Fang x 5
Orange Baloon Hide x 12
I fight all night and finally hit Level 2, huh?
Well, for these things...
How does a copper per pair sound?
Sure. I'll take that.
Thanks.
Come again.
Welcome.
Buy these.
Oh? Orange balloons, huh?
Twenty in all.
How does one copper sound?
Didn't you offer that guy one copper for two?
Did I, now?
You must understand, I have a business to run.
That so?
Will these fetch a better price, then?
They're pretty lively.
S-Stop it!
I'm not trying to rip you off here.
All I want is a fair market price.
Or do you have some reason to hate me, maybe?
F-Fine! I get it!
I understand, so get these things off me!
We have a deal.
Instead of trying to fleece me, if you buy from me regularly,
I'm willing to give you a small discount.
U-Understood!
As much as I'd like to refuse, the goods and money are innocent.
Also, feel free to tell people all about me.
Tell them that any trader that messes with me will end up with bite marks all over.
No need to ask me. I was about to do just that.
To a long business relationship.
Aren't these...
Orange Baloon Fang x 3
{=12}Orange Baloon Hide x 2
{=13}Orange x 1
New Shields Unlocked
{=12}Orange Baloon Hide x 2
{=13}Orange x 1
New Shields Unlocked
{=12}Orange Baloon Hide x 2
{=13}Orange x 1
New Shields Unlocked
{=12}Orange Baloon Hide x 2
{=13}Orange x 1
New Shields Unlocked
{=12}Orange Baloon Hide x 2
{=13}Orange x 1
New Shields Unlocked
{=12}Orange Baloon Hide x 2
{=13}Orange x 1
New Shields Unlocked
{=14}New shields unlocked
{=13}Orange x 1
{=14}New shields unlocked
{=13}Orange x 1
{=14}New shields unlocked
{=13}Orange x 1
{=14}New shields unlocked
{=13}Orange x 1
{=14}New shields unlocked
{=13}Orange x 1
{=14}New shields unlocked
{=13}Orange x 1
{=21}Orange Small Shield P.DEF 2 / M.DEF 2
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{=14}New shields unlocked
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{=14}New shields unlocked
{=21}O{.6}r{.6}a{.6}n{.6}g{.6}e {.6}S{.6}m{.6}a{.6}l{.6}l {.6}S{.6}h{.6}i{.6}e{.6}l{.6}d {.6}P{.6}.{.6}D{.6}E{.6}F{.6} {.6\c&H66A637&}2 {.6} / M.{.6}D{.6}E{.6}F{.6} {.6\alpha&H00&\c&H66A637&}2
{=14}New shields unlocked
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{=14}New shields unlocked
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{=14}New shields unlocked
{=21}O{.6}r{.6}a{.6}n{.6}g{.6}e {.6}S{.6}m{.6}a{.6}l{.6}l {.6}S{.6}h{.6}i{.6}e{.6}l{.6}d {.6}P{.6}.{.6}D{.6}E{.6}F{.6} {.6\c&H66A637&}2 {.6} / M.{.6}D{.6}E{.6}F{.6} {.6\alpha&H00&\c&H66A637&}2
{=23}Yellow Small Shield P.DEF 2 / M.DEF 2
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{=21}O{.6}r{.6}a{.6}n{.6}g{.6}e {.6}S{.6}m{.6}a{.6}l{.6}l {.6}S{.6}h{.6}i{.6}e{.6}l{.6}d {.6}P{.6}.{.6}D{.6}E{.6}F{.6} {.6\c&H66A637&}2 {.6} / M.{.6}D{.6}E{.6}F{.6} {.6\alpha&H00&\c&H66A637&}2
{=23}Y{.6}e{.6}l{.6}l{.6}o{.6}w {.6}S{.6}m{.6}a{.6}l{.6}l {.6}S{.6}h{.6}i{.6}e{.6}l{.6}d {.6}P{.6}.{.6}D{.6}E{.6}F{.6} {.6\c&H66A637&}2 / M.{.6}D{.6}E{.6}F{.6} {.6\c&H66A637&\alpha&H00&}2
{=21}O{.6}r{.6}a{.6}n{.6}g{.6}e {.6}S{.6}m{.6}a{.6}l{.6}l {.6}S{.6}h{.6}i{.6}e{.6}l{.6}d {.6}P{.6}.{.6}D{.6}E{.6}F{.6} {.6\c&H66A637&}2 {.6} / M.{.6}D{.6}E{.6}F{.6} {.6\alpha&H00&\c&H66A637&}2
{=23}Y{.6}e{.6}l{.6}l{.6}o{.6}w {.6}S{.6}m{.6}a{.6}l{.6}l {.6}S{.6}h{.6}i{.6}e{.6}l{.6}d {.6}P{.6}.{.6}D{.6}E{.6}F{.6} {.6\c&H66A637&}2 / M.{.6}D{.6}E{.6}F{.6} {.6\c&H66A637&\alpha&H00&}2
{=21}O{.6}r{.6}a{.6}n{.6}g{.6}e {.6}S{.6}m{.6}a{.6}l{.6}l {.6}S{.6}h{.6}i{.6}e{.6}l{.6}d {.6}P{.6}.{.6}D{.6}E{.6}F{.6} {.6\c&H66A637&}2 {.6} / M.{.6}D{.6}E{.6}F{.6} {.6\alpha&H00&\c&H66A637&}2
{=23}Y{.6}e{.6}l{.6}l{.6}o{.6}w {.6}S{.6}m{.6}a{.6}l{.6}l {.6}S{.6}h{.6}i{.6}e{.6}l{.6}d {.6}P{.6}.{.6}D{.6}E{.6}F{.6} {.6\c&H66A637&}2 / M.{.6}D{.6}E{.6}F{.6} {.6\c&H66A637&\alpha&H00&}2
{=21}O{.6}r{.6}a{.6}n{.6}g{.6}e {.6}S{.6}m{.6}a{.6}l{.6}l {.6}S{.6}h{.6}i{.6}e{.6}l{.6}d {.6}P{.6}.{.6}D{.6}E{.6}F{.6} {.6\c&H66A637&}2 {.6} / M.{.6}D{.6}E{.6}F{.6} {.6\alpha&H00&\c&H66A637&}2
{=23}Y{.6}e{.6}l{.6}l{.6}o{.6}w {.6}S{.6}m{.6}a{.6}l{.6}l {.6}S{.6}h{.6}i{.6}e{.6}l{.6}d {.6}P{.6}.{.6}D{.6}E{.6}F{.6} {.6\c&H66A637&}2 / M.{.6}D{.6}E{.6}F{.6} {.6\c&H66A637&\alpha&H00&}2
{=21}O{.6}r{.6}a{.6}n{.6}g{.6}e {.6}S{.6}m{.6}a{.6}l{.6}l {.6}S{.6}h{.6}i{.6}e{.6}l{.6}d {.6}P{.6}.{.6}D{.6}E{.6}F{.6} {.6\c&H66A637&}2 {.6} / M.{.6}D{.6}E{.6}F{.6} {.6\alpha&H00&\c&H66A637&}2
{=23}Y{.6}e{.6}l{.6}l{.6}o{.6}w {.6}S{.6}m{.6}a{.6}l{.6}l {.6}S{.6}h{.6}i{.6}e{.6}l{.6}d {.6}P{.6}.{.6}D{.6}E{.6}F{.6} {.6\c&H66A637&}2 / M.{.6}D{.6}E{.6}F{.6} {.6\c&H66A637&\alpha&H00&}2
{=19}Leaf Shield Defence 2 / Absorption 1
There are shields with available skill unlocks
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{=19}Leaf Shield Defence 2 / Absorption 1
{=23}Y{.6}e{.6}l{.6}l{.6}o{.6}w {.6}S{.6}m{.6}a{.6}l{.6}l {.6}S{.6}h{.6}i{.6}e{.6}l{.6}d {.6}P{.6}.{.6}D{.6}E{.6}F{.6} {.6\c&H66A637&}2 / M.{.6}D{.6}E{.6}F{.6} {.6\c&H66A637&\alpha&H00&}2
{=19}Leaf Shield Defence 2 / Absorption 1
{=23}Y{.6}e{.6}l{.6}l{.6}o{.6}w {.6}S{.6}m{.6}a{.6}l{.6}l {.6}S{.6}h{.6}i{.6}e{.6}l{.6}d {.6}P{.6}.{.6}D{.6}E{.6}F{.6} {.6\c&H66A637&}2 / M.{.6}D{.6}E{.6}F{.6} {.6\c&H66A637&\alpha&H00&}2
{=19}Leaf Shield Defence 2 / Absorption 1
{=23}Y{.6}e{.6}l{.6}l{.6}o{.6}w {.6}S{.6}m{.6}a{.6}l{.6}l {.6}S{.6}h{.6}i{.6}e{.6}l{.6}d {.6}P{.6}.{.6}D{.6}E{.6}F{.6} {.6\c&H66A637&}2 / M.{.6}D{.6}E{.6}F{.6} {.6\c&H66A637&\alpha&H00&}2
{=19}Leaf Shield Defence 2 / Absorption 1
{=23}Y{.6}e{.6}l{.6}l{.6}o{.6}w {.6}S{.6}m{.6}a{.6}l{.6}l {.6}S{.6}h{.6}i{.6}e{.6}l{.6}d {.6}P{.6}.{.6}D{.6}E{.6}F{.6} {.6\c&H66A637&}2 / M.{.6}D{.6}E{.6}F{.6} {.6\c&H66A637&\alpha&H00&}2
{=19}Leaf Shield Defence 2 / Absorption 1
{=23}Y{.6}e{.6}l{.6}l{.6}o{.6}w {.6}S{.6}m{.6}a{.6}l{.6}l {.6}S{.6}h{.6}i{.6}e{.6}l{.6}d {.6}P{.6}.{.6}D{.6}E{.6}F{.6} {.6\c&H66A637&}2 / M.{.6}D{.6}E{.6}F{.6} {.6\c&H66A637&\alpha&H00&}2
{=19}Leaf Shield Defence 2 / Absorption 1
Leaf Shield Mastery - Defence 3
Mastery Bonus
When a shield is used for a while to achieve a certain level of proficiency,
it will grant its wielders permanent bonuses.
Mastery Bonus
When a shield is used for a while to achieve a certain level of proficiency,
it will grant its wielders permanent bonuses.
Mastery Bonus
When a shield is used for a while to achieve a certain level of proficiency,
it will grant its wielders permanent bonuses.
Mastery Bonus
When a shield is used for a while to achieve a certain level of proficiency,
Mastery Bonus
When a shield is used for a while to achieve a certain level of proficiency,
it will grant its wielders permanent bonuses.
Mastery Bonus
When a shield is used for a while to achieve a certain level of proficiency,
it will grant its wielders permanent bonuses.
Mastery Bonus
When a shield is used for a while to achieve a certain level of proficiency,
it will grant its wielders permanent bonuses.
Mastery Bonus
When a shield is used for a while to achieve a certain level of proficiency,
it will grant its wielders permanent bonuses.
Mastery Bonus
When a shield is used for a while to achieve a certain level of proficiency,
So by mastering a shield, I can keep its abilities even after I switch to another one?
Leaf Shield.
This really is like a game, through and through.
Foraging Skill 1 Activated
{=0}Foraging Skill 1 Activated
Aero W O O
It can improve the material's quality?
Wow, this is good stuff.
Where did you get these?
In the forest right outside the castle.
Didn't you know?
I never knew you could find such fine stuff there.
I was sure the quality was worse.
Ever since that day, nothing I eat has any flavor.
O Great Shield Hero,
we'll join your party.
That's right. Thank your lucky stars.
Let's go ahead and discuss the terms first.
Okay!
Your pay will be entirely performance-based.
I trust you know what that means.
Nope, no clue!
It means you'll be paid according to the loot we get on our adventure.
I'm the leader, so I'll take at least 40 percent.
I'll split the rest at my discretion.
If you do nothing, you get paid nothing.
The hell? That means you could keep it all for yourself!
I promise to pay you if you do your job.
If you can do your job.
Let's go get us some equipment, then!
Buy your equipment yourselves.
I have no reason to do that much for you.
Huh?
Forget it. Just hand over your money.
If you'd said that to begin with, we could've saved some time.
What do we have here?
Aren't you awfully obedient.
Quit freakin' out!
Ow...
Shit!
I have the defense, but lack offensive ability.
Because I lack it, I can't defeat monsters.
And because I can't defeat them, I can't farm EXP.
And because I can't farm, my offensive ability never goes up.
What a vicious cycle!
Damn it!
You seem to be troubled.
You cannot fight alone.
But I have just what you need.
If you're offering me party members, thanks but no thanks.
Party members?
No. What I'm offering you is a service far more convenient.
What would that be?
Do I have your interest?
Get away from me.
I just love the look in your eyes.
You're every bit the man the rumors said you were.
You know who I am?
Of course I do, Sir Shield Hero.
If my offer interests you, please follow me.
Here we are.
So what exactly are you offering me?
Can you not tell at first glance?
Slaves!
Slaves?
Yes. I run a slave trading business.
What makes you think I want a slave?
The fact that they cannot lie or betray their master.
Slaves are placed under the effect of a curse.
A strong, seal-based curse that can take their very lives.
What do you say?
Show me what you've got.
I knew it. You have everything it takes to be a most wonderful patron.
I see ones that aren't human, too.
You can call them human, technically.
Tell me more. I don't know much about this world.
Creatures that look human but aren't are called demi-humans.
They're mostly used in manual labor or as servants.
Beastmen are demi-humans whose appearance leans more toward the animal side.
They're used as bodyguards or as participants in death matches that are gambled on.
I see.
But they both fall under the same category, huh?
Indeed. And since demi-humans are thought to be closer to monsters,
life would be hard for them in this country, which espouses human supremacy.
As such, they're treated as slaves.
I've been living in a void, but I found a spark of hope
hikari mitsuketa kuuhaku no jikan
In this alien world that I've been summoned to
mayoikonda chuudzuri no sekai
I don't know what to believe, and yet I keep searching for
shinjirareru kotae sagashi motomete tada samayotte
The truth as I wander
Yeah, the light just slips through my fingers
Yeah, yubi no sukima nigeru light
I've got no time to waste now
yosomi shiteru hima mo nai
I let out cries as my wounds open again
uketa kizuato sae katte ni seijaku kirisaiteku
Everyone, anyone, dead or alive
dare mo kare mo dead or alive
With only defense, you can't survive
mamoru dake ja can't survive
I don't wanna lie to myself
Keep on the fight, get right
I'll never lose and cry
Keep running day and night
Time to ride
No matter what anyone says I'll find my way
Yeah, I'll never go away
Never go away
Now nobody can stop me, no way
I'll make sure that I will never ever forget
wasurete shimau koto no nai you ni
I'll take back everything that I've lost on the way
nakushita mono subete torimodosu tame
Rise suddenly in this world
I don't look back, yeah
And as my journey is about to end
kurikaesu tabi no hate
I recall my failures I need to mend
nouri ni nokotta shippai nante
I'll redo everything now, turn it around
zenbu torikaese ima turnover
Rise suddenly in this world
I don't look back, yeah
The Slave Girl