Welcome.
Man, don't come to show off every time you buy a new slave.
That's not it.
Another young girl?
You really are a lolicon, huh?
Wrong!
Master, I'm hungry.
Want a bite?
Yeah, thanks!
Hey, Filo.
It's fine, missy.
How big a bite could she take, anyway?
Time to dig in!
That was so-so, I guess.
The Rising of
the Shield Hero
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
A New Comrade
So, what's her deal?
According to the slave merchant,
filolials have a king or queen leading each flock.
Isn't that just a myth?
Those kings and queens are highly skilled at transforming,
and they blend into the flocks by disguising themselves as normal filolials.
And they can transform into humans, too?
That's nuts.
What's more, it turns out they need a special crest to be tamed.
I hadn't budgeted for that.
Things got crazy while giving her that crest.
Filo started resisting with all her might.
New shield unlocked
{=1}Usapil White Shield P.DEF. 35 / M.DEF. 42
{=6}Silver x 200 » Slave Merchant
And that was at Level 19.
Monster Crest updated
{=1}Usapil White Shield P.DEF. 35 / M.DEF. 42
{=6}Silver x 200 » Slave Merchant
{=1}Usapil White Shield P.DEF. 35 / M.DEF. 42
{=6}Silver x 200 » Slave Merchant
{=1}Usapil White Shield P.DEF. 35 / M.DEF. 42
{=6}Silver x 200 » Slave Merchant
{=1}Usapil White Shield P.DEF. 35 / M.DEF. 42
{=6}Silver x 200 » Slave Merchant
{=1}Usapil White Shield P.DEF. 35 / M.DEF. 42
{=6}Silver x 200 » Slave Merchant
{=1}Usapil White Shield P.DEF. 35 / M.DEF. 42
{=6}Silver x 200 » Slave Merchant
{=15}Monster Crest updated
{=6}Silver x 200 » Slave Merchant
{=15}Monster Crest updated
{=6}Silver x 200 » Slave Merchant
{=15}Monster Crest updated
{=6}Silver x 200 » Slave Merchant
{=15}Monster Crest updated
{=6}Silver x 200 » Slave Merchant
{=15}Monster Crest updated
{=6}Silver x 200 » Slave Merchant
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Monster Crest [C] » Monster Crest [A]
Who knows how strong she'll be at Level 70 or something?
And? You didn't come here just to show off this filolial queen, right?
Sell us some clothes.
Clothes?
If she rips them apart each time she transforms,
I'll go broke in the blink of an eye.
There are outfits made for transforming species, aren't there?
Those are special. I ain't got any.
Go see a dressmaker.
But I guess you can't have her walking around in public looking like that.
Take this. Another customer left it here.
Wow, cute!
She's cute, like an angel!
Wait, she has wings on her back, so maybe she really is one?
Am I cute, Master?
Don't ask me.
You mustn't be like that, Father.
Fath—?!
Compliments help girls grow ever cuter.
Master, are you my father?
No, I'm your owner.
What about Raphtalia-oneechan, then?
She's like my daughter.
I am not!
Anyway, that doesn't matter.
It doesn't?
We want clothes that don't rip when you transform and can go back to normal later.
Oh, that's what you're looking for?
Did you bring magic thread?
Magic thread?
Transforming clothes are always woven using thread made out of the wearer's own mana.
So, they're custom made?
Indeed!
If you give me the magic threads,
I'll make you the cutest dress ever!
Magic thread, huh?
You certainly could spin it here,
but not right now. My magic gemstone broke recently.
Is that gemstone expensive?
It is, but the bigger issue is that it's always in short supply.
Well, that's a problem.
I'll talk to people and try to procure one as soon as possible.
Could you give me some time?
Hey.
What is this?
A crystal ball. It measures one's magical affinity.
Let me check yours, too.
No outfit for a while, huh?
Filo has wind affinity!
I blow away all the enemies!
My job is draw the carriage.
Well, she's in a good mood.
To where my Master says!
If I find the spear guy,
I'll send him flying with a full-power kick!
It'll be a while before we get her clothes.
In the meantime, let's travel around and make some money.
That trade pass we got from the village lord will come in handy.
Master, there's someone up ahead.
Is something the matter?
P-Please, give me a ride on your carriage.
Huh?
I need to get this medicine to the village past the mountain at once!
Filo, how long will it take to get there at full speed?
Not long.
But we can get there even sooner without the carriage.
I'll take you there for one silver.
But I already spent all my money on the medicine...
You can pay me in goods, or even pay me later.
Don't you dare try to weasel out of it, though.
Th-That would be fine.
Give me the reins, Raphtalia.
Here.
Thank you.
I don't need your gratitude. Just make sure to pay me.
Go, Filo!
Right-o!
Halt! Pay the toll!
I'll come back for it later!
Mother, I got you the medicine.
You go boil some water.
I'll give her the medicine.
But...
Relax. I won't charge you.
{=8}Porcupine needle x 4
Potion Enhance
{=8}Porcupine needle x 4
Potion Enhance
{=8}Porcupine needle x 4
Potion Enhance
{=8}Porcupine needle x 4
Potion Enhance
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Potion Enhance
Medicine Shield [Medicine efficiency up] Activation
Why, thank you.
Mother!
The medicine's helping already?
Yes. The pain went away in an instant.
Thank you.
Um... What kind of magic spell did you use?
Quit asking questions you don't need to ask.
That aside...
Oh, here. This should be worth one silver in total.
That works.
Later.
Thank you so very much!
On top of selling goods, I can even provide transport for people.
Traveling trade may actually be more profitable than I thought.
I can't believe I get to ride with Our Savior of the Heavenly Fowl.
"Our Savior of the Heavenly Fowl"?
You've become quite famous around these parts.
"Traveling in a carriage drawn by the god of domesticated birds,
Our Savior crosses the land to treat the sick with his special medicine!"
Am I a god?
Hey! Didn't Naofumi-sama tell you not to talk with strangers around?
Sorry.
She can talk, too? That's the god of domesticated birds for you!
She's not a god or anything.
Naofumi-sama, there are people blocking the path.
Whoa, stop right there!
Strange bird you've got there.
We heard an accessory seller was hitching a ride with you.
We know you're in there!
He was a client with baggage, huh?
Quietly hand him over, and we'll spare your lives, at least.
You mean you'll take everything but our lives?
You're a sharp one, lad.
That girl's pretty hot for a demi-human.
Looks like we can have ourselves some fun tonight.
Naofumi-sama, may I cut him down?
Not like you'd listen to me if I said no.
Me too!
Don't bother.
We've got a class-upgraded bodyguard.
We're counting on you, Sensei!
Class-upgraded?
Yet another unfamiliar term.
If nothing else, I can tell he won't be easy pickings.
If only I could use support magic right now...
As source of thy power, I order thee.
Decipher the laws of nature and conceal me in a haze.
Hide Mirage!
First Tornado!
Some other trader told us to mug the guy riding with you
because he was carrying a bunch of nice stuff!
One of my own sold me out, huh?
Well? What do we do with these guys?
Usually, you'd hand them over to the local guards.
Aren't you the Shield Hero?
It was obvious since you had no weapons, only a shield.
"We're unlucky adventurers who were attacked by the cruel Shield Hero!"
Is that what you'll tell the guards?
Exactly.
They'll surely take our word over the Shield Hero's.
Then you leave me no choice.
You'll have to die.
Filo, are you hungry?
I am!
Food!
She's an omnivore, you see.
And she'll gulp anything down in one go.
Aren't you Our Savior of the Heavenly Fowl?
Do you really want to commit murder?!
I'm no savior, and I need to act in my best interests.
You must've killed plenty of people so far.
Just consider this your turn, and give up.
W-Wait, please! Anything but our lives!
Got it.
I'll spare your lives, at least.
However...
The
Rising
of
the
Shield
Hero
We're looting the bandits?
Doesn't this make us more evil than the criminals?
You're wrong there.
They offered up everything they had to purchase their lives from Our Savior.
He's treating even lives as merchandise.
Sir Hero's a shining example of the trader's spirit that's so rare nowadays!
I'm pretty sure this is just intimidation.
You two... Less talk, more work.
Also, how are you going to compensate me for all this trouble you caused?
I offer you all the knowledge and connections I possess.
Knowledge and connections?
Yes. I've taken a real liking to you.
The first things the accessory seller taught me
were how to process precious metals, use the tools required,
craft gems, and imbue them with mana.
I even managed to pick up some spells, thanks to getting a feel for mana.
And so, I gained a new business venture: crafting gemstones.
Then I gained an in with the traders' grapevine,
where I heard rumors of the other heroes.
Apparently, Motoyasu saved a famine-stricken village to the southwest
by introducing a legendary crop.
I bet that goddamn slut put him up to it.
Ren's apparently southeast, looking for vicious monsters to slay.
I even heard a rumor that said he took down a dragon.
But the information regarding Itsuki, the Bow Hero, was all over the place.
Some said he's training up in the mountains,
and some said he went into a dungeon on a quest for treasure.
There were even some tall tales, like him joining another country's resistance,
but none of them were credible.
That seller certainly did provide us with ample knowledge and connections.
But one thing he offered helped me more than any other.
Yes, this deed is genuine.
I'm amazed that grumpy money-grubber actually gave this to you.
Anyway, if there's a gemstone you want, I can arrange getting it for you.
At a discount, of course.
What would you like?
I want the gemstone used to make magic threads.
I'm amazed you learned where to find that gemstone so quickly.
It's not all good news.
It seems to be in a rather dicey location.
Naofumi-sama...
This temple was once a notoriously evil alchemist's base of operations.
I never knew there was a tunnel here.
According to the mining chief,
nobody's dared approach this place since some monsters nested here.
Stay on your toes.
It's empty.
That's ancient writing.
"We pray this seed never makes it out of here.
It is a horribly twisted manifestation of our wish
for nobody to starve."
Looks like some bandits already released it into the world, though.
Master, there's a path down this way.
Let's go.
Hey, Filo! What are you doing?
Hurry up!
Oh, Master!
You see...
For crying out loud.
If you won't listen to me, then I don't need you anymore.
Stop.
What is that?
A monster footprint.
It must be a rather large one.
But we have to keep going until we get what we're here for.
Just be care—
Naofumi-sama?!
Stay calm!
Hey, witch! What's going on?
I'm sick and tired of being Naofumi-sama's slave.
I only pretended to become his slave again so I could kill him with my own hands.
I can stab him clean through from behind now.
Don't let the voices mislead you!
The witch?
The monsters here provoke you by saying the last things you want to hear,
in the last voices you want saying them!
How nasty is that?
Master is my food!
Hey, something cut me!
Do something about this!
As source of thy power, I order thee.
Decipher the laws of nature and restore our sight!
First Anti-Bind!
If we can see them...
Filo!
I'm gonna blow you away!
Are you all okay?
Yes, I'm fine.
Voice Gengar hide [Type: Bat] x 4
{=10}Voice Gengar fang [Type: Bat] x 2
{=11}Voice Gengar tail [Type: Bat] x 2
{=10}Voice Gengar fang [Type: Bat] x 2
{=11}Voice Gengar tail [Type: Bat] x 2
{=10}Voice Gengar fang [Type: Bat] x 2
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{=10}Voice Gengar fang [Type: Bat] x 2
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{=10}Voice Gengar fang [Type: Bat] x 2
{=11}Voice Gengar tail [Type: Bat] x 2
{=10}Voice Gengar fang [Type: Bat] x 2
{=11}Voice Gengar tail [Type: Bat] x 2
{=17}Voice Gengar hide [Type: Bat] x 4
Skill Tree
Equipment bonus
{=17}Voice Gengar hide [Type: Bat] x 4
{=11}Voice Gengar tail [Type: Bat] x 2
{=17}Voice Gengar hide [Type: Bat] x 4
{=11}Voice Gengar tail [Type: Bat] x 2
{=17}Voice Gengar hide [Type: Bat] x 4
{=11}Voice Gengar tail [Type: Bat] x 2
{=17}Voice Gengar hide [Type: Bat] x 4
{=11}Voice Gengar tail [Type: Bat] x 2
{=17}Voice Gengar hide [Type: Bat] x 4
{=11}Voice Gengar tail [Type: Bat] x 2
{=17}Voice Gengar hide [Type: Bat] x 4
{=11}Voice Gengar tail [Type: Bat] x 2
{=19}New shield unlocked
{=17}Voice Gengar hide [Type: Bat] x 4
{=19}New shield unlocked
{=17}Voice Gengar hide [Type: Bat] x 4
{=19}New shield unlocked
{=17}Voice Gengar hide [Type: Bat] x 4
{=19}New shield unlocked
{=17}Voice Gengar hide [Type: Bat] x 4
{=19}New shield unlocked
{=17}Voice Gengar hide [Type: Bat] x 4
{=19}New shield unlocked
Voice Gengar Shield [Type: Bat] P.DEF. 23 / M.DEF.
I don't think this will come in handy.
Voice Gengar Shield (Bat Form)
Attack
Magic
Physical Defense
Magical Defense
Dexterity
Fire
Proficiency
Lightning
Water
Ice
Light
Sonic Resistance
Wind
Dark
Unlock Requirements
Earth
Lv. 17 or higher Red Small Shield unlocked Voice Gengar hide [Type: Bat] x 20 Voice Gengar ear [Type: Bat] x 4
[Small]
Megaphone
Let's keep going.
You won't abandon me, right, Master?
I've got money riding on you.
I won't get rid of you easily.
Naofumi-sama...
Don't worry.
Naofumi-sama would never say mean things like those hallucinations you heard.
Okay, I'll believe in him.
It's nothing. Never mind.
Something's in there.
That's the gemstone.
Yeah, but...
That's a nue.
It's on the small side, but still dangerous.
This'll be rough.
The gemstone's right there, but we can't get it.
We're going!
Those two!
Cover us, please!
Zweit Fire Blast!
Naofumi-sama!
Can I hold it off?
Don't!
Hey!
That was close...
We need to avoid that at all costs.
But then how do we attack it?
Watch out, Raphtalia!
It can see her?
No. It hears her.
It's really sensitive to sound.
Sound?
Filo! Yell in here as loud as you can!
Okay!
Everyone, cover your ears!
Now!
Zweit Fire Blast!
We won!
Are you unhurt?
Yeah!
You?
I'm fine.
Don't charge in so recklessly.
But...
What if you got a scar that never faded?
You're worried about my...
Are we clear?
Y-Yes.
Wow, so pretty!
It really is beautiful!
This is making me tired...
It's because you're converting your mana into thread.
Endure it for just a while longer.
I'll give you a snack once you finish.
A yummy one? Then I'll keep going!
How do I look, Master?
Very nice.
Yay! Thank you, Master!
I mean, sure, she looks cute...
Doesn't she?!
I did my very best to bring out every last bit of Filo-chan's angelic charm!
I used white as the base color, to go with her wings.
I added in plenty of frills as a nod to her feathers, too.
And since it'd contrast best with her blonde hair,
I went with blue for the ribbon!
R-Right...
The monster crest and magic outfit add up to 340 silvers in total.
You'd better work hard to pay it off.
Yeah! I'll do my best!
Don't suddenly transform indoors!
The ribbon looks oh-so-cute even in her monster form!
Don't you agree?
You agree, don't you, Father?
Don't ask me!
What was I looking at in that husk of a sky? nukegara mitai na sora ni nani wo miteita
I didn't even know why I woke up mezameta riyuu de sura wakaranakatta
I was scared to death of trusting again shinjiru koto ni hidoku obieteita
After all, I threw everything away datte zenbu sutetanda
"This world can pass away for all I care" konna sekai nara mou kiete shimae to
I said, full of hate nikundeitanda
If anyone will believe me harisakesou da yo
I'm at my breaking point shinjitemo
Your voice is saving me, see? hora kimi no koe ga
Time and time again I'll remember boku wo sukuu yo
The feelings you taught me nandomo yobisamasu yo
No matter how many times kimi ga oshiete kureta omoi
I will call out your name sou nando datte
Holding tight to that hand kimi no namae wo sakebu yo tsuyoku
And never letting go sono te wo nigitte
No matter what happens mou hanasanai kesshite
If I'm with you, donna mirai mo
I will never run away kimi to nara nigenai
The Savior of the Heavenly Fowl