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Okay!

Yes.

Huh?

Thank you, Master Naofumi.

Don't mention it.

We need to get out of here before anyone comes after us.

This is the countdown to the next Wave.

There's only 10 days.

That isn't much time.

Right when we made it to the otherworld we were after.

"Filo" Looks like Filo isn't around here either.

"Filo" She really could be anywhere now.

Filo...

Then why don't we head to Sickle, the kingdom that summoned me?

It's safer than here.

How long would it take to get there?

About a week by foot?

It's that far?

And we'd need to pass through a few checkpoints and the border too.

Then it's out of the question.

You don't have any portal skills?

I have one. It's called Scroll of Return.

But I don't have the tools to activate it, so I can't use it right now.

Then what do we do? You proposed this because you have an idea, right?

Yeah.

First, we head to the capital of Mikakage.

Huh?!

You mean the center of the kingdom that imprisoned you?

Well, hear me out.

We use the Dragon Hourglass that's there to teleport straight to Sickle.

A Dragon Hourglass?!

Huh? Do you have them in your world too?

Yeah, but they can't teleport you.

Oh, so they're kind of different?

It's called Return Dragon Vein.

Only the Four Cardinal Heroes and the Vassal Heroes can use it.

I see.

So as long as we can reach the Dragon Hourglass, we can use your skill to teleport,

and no one can follow us either.

That's right.

Um, how far to the capital?

It'd be two or three days, I think.

We raise our levels and buy equipment while we move over the next three days,

then we raid the enemy's castle.

Oh, and there's a checkpoint between here and the capital.

We need to buy a license to cross it.

I'm a merchant in this otherworld too?

(Break to the chain)

(Time to fight again)

"The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2"

Two worlds coming together

Falling shading

Before getting bewildered

Pass the limits

Kick it up a notch, never giving up

Don't seek, I find

Infinite futures, in pieces, like a vein

Give me some trill

I never ever end

Rising up

To bring in tomorrow, I'm the chosen one

So not to be drowned by the constant waves

I fight, finding a way

Bring back! Bring it back

Learning from sacrifice and suffering

(Gotta bring back!)

Change heart from the very depths

(I gotta change, right now)

Stand up! As many times

Rise up, go break it now

(Go break it harder!)

I'm not alone, I already know

That's why I'll fight back

Ay yo stand up, over and over

Lemme get hurt, I'm a fighter

Still gotta conquer

Never be apart

No one can break the bonds between us

No matter what

Like I can't tell a lie

My mind, go with the flow

Got a dilemma right here

Now make a change

Never gonna stop, I'll break hesitation and weakness

I'm always fighting to break to the chain

"Snowy Farewell" This kingdom's eastern-style?

Yeah, it is. There are western-style kingdoms too.

"Eastern"? "Western"?

The clothes look Japanese, but there are a lot of races.

Those people are called "grass people."

They're kind of like demi-humans like Raphtalia.

More like elves than demi-humans.

"Elves"?

Those people are called "crystal people." They're also called "jewels."

Sis Therese is one of them.

Therese was of a different race?!

What about them? They're not ghosts, are they?

They're "soul people" like Glass.

"Soul people"?

Other kingdoms call them "spirits" too.

Like Glass?

For spirits, life force and mana, and if they have a Vassal Weapon, their soul power,

are all the same energy source.

That explains why the Soul Eater Shield worked on her.

Well, they depend on that energy, so they don't have levels.

Huh? No levels?

But spirits with high energy are strong.

They're like astral bodies, so physical attacks don't affect them.

So that's why she was that strong.

The only problem is that they can only recover their energy naturally.

Healing spells and tools don't work?

Yeah.

Their race can't receive the benefits of magic as easily as humans and other races.

Master Naofumi!

What's this?

The neighboring kingdom is suspected of developing a new weapon,

creating a powerful monster...

Their new weapon is a monster?

It says they're researching teleportation and reproducing Heroes' teleportation powers.

Trying to gain the powers only you can use by their own hands?

In any case, it looks like no one knows about us yet.

It was only a few minutes ago.

But aren't there a lot of disturbing articles up?

Well, I'm pretty sure most of it's gossip.

We'll need to make enough to eat and sleep tonight.

Yes...

Oh, we can sell some drops that I don't need to make that much.

They look like old Japanese coins.

You mean these copper coins?

Now that you mention it, they do.

100 of these make one silver coin.

100 silver coins make one gold coin.

If copper coins are about the same value as the ones from my world...

We don't have nearly enough.

Yeah, we don't.

I'd love to make some money fast.

I've been thinking about this for a while,

but I think this might do the trick.

What's that?

A soul tonic. It recovers SP.

SP? Soul power?

When I was fighting Glass, L'Arc had her drink one of these.

Glass got insanely strong, like she gained a second wind.

Hm?

Wait, what?!

Any spirit would kill for these then!

I thought so.

Then let's sell this.

B-But it's an unknown item in this world.

Would we find a buyer that fast?

Who do you think I am?

We're going to get busy with trading and leveling from tomorrow.

Right, Raphtalia-

Ra-

You...

N-No! I was just thinking that Rishia's looked good too!

Oh, go ahead.

Young demi-humans need to eat a lot!

No, that's not-well, it is true, but...

Now, come one, come all!

Come see, if you aren't in a terrible rush!

First, I present to you this soul tonic!

Medicine from another kingdom, soul tonic!

You spirits passing us by! This is the perfect item for you!

Come, come! Right this way!

Samples are free! Please try it!

These two can't be those two, can they?

I was shocked the first time I saw this too.

No way! How can this be?!

This is unbelievable! My soul power recovered!

Sell them to me! Any price you want! I'll take them all!

Hold it! I'm buying too!

Me too!

We will be back with more, so please calm down.

But they are difficult to acquire and craft, and we have little stock remaining.

They will be up for auction tomorrow.

Auction?!

-Tomorrow?! -Damn! But oh well...

He's a real salesman.

So? Monsters are easy work.

Maybe it's because we're both Cardinal Heroes, but I'm not getting experience.

Oh, is that right?

If only we could make up for that with items...

Should we try something other than spirit tonic?

They might affect us both differently.

This is an earth crystal.

It recovers your mana when you crush it.

Hey, I just gained 3,000 experience!

What?!

Try drinking this. It's a mana tonic.

It didn't recover my mana. It gave me weapon experience, though.

There might be other items that have different effects for different worlds.

Let's try other stuff too!

Yeah!

Huh...

Two silver!

Three silver and 30 copper!

30 silver!

We have 30 silver! 30 silver!

Are there any other bids?

No more bids?

Then this bottle is sold for 30 silver!

The next bottle of soul tonic!

Hey! Woman, what are you doing?!

Do you know how valuable those are?!

Ah! One bottle survived!

This is a silver lining!

But laugh or cry, this is our final bottle of soul tonic!

Now, we begin at one silver!

Man, that was a killing!

I never thought you could sell stuff like that!

I nearly got killed while making it.

Sorry, Rishia. Naofumi said to do it.

Yeah, good job.

You did a good job too, Raphtalia.

Yes.

Well, we've got more than enough for the license.

Let's get some nice weapons and armor too!

Nice! You all look great!

You don't need to buy anything new?

I'm perfectly fine with this.

That coat's riddled with holes.

Glass gave me this, though.

Oh, I see. Sorry.

Master Naofumi, do you think this looks good on me too?

Yeah, I think it's good.

Rishia kind of looks like a kunoichi.

"Kunoichi"?

Master Naofumi! Who do you think looks best among us?

Well, let's see.

From a defense perspective, my armor looks the best.

Okay, now we just buy that license and head out first thing in the morning.

I should've expected that the capital was this lively.

Yeah, it hasn't changed in the last few years.

Are you okay, Raphtalia?

Oh, yes. I'm just a little cold.

It might even snow today.

Snow?

That's some tight security.

Did they find out that I broke out of the Infinite Labyrinth?

But something seems strange.

What's going on?

Huh? You don't know?

A genius sorcerer from a neighboring kingdom developed a way

to use the Return Dragon Vein that only the Four Cardinal and the Vassal Heroes could.

They're here to do the experiment.

Looks like it wasn't just gossip.

Yeah, but more importantly...

Master Naofumi, the genius sorcerer...

It couldn't be...

Huh? What's the matter?

"The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2"

"The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2"

Who's he?

Huh? Isn't he the genius sorcerer?

It seems it isn't Kyo.

Kyo?

Beautifully done, Sir Kazuki.

I believed that you would accomplish it, Sir Kazuki!

Well, of course!

Please consider giving our kingdom preferential usage when it is operational.

Well, perhaps I can consider over a cup of snow wine.

Naturally. I have prepared a seat for you.

Looks like that's why security was so tight.

It wasn't the man we're looking for.

But he's as hatable as Kyo.

Hey, this Kyo person...

Should we find a place to stay first?

Wow! It's sticking!

Don't play around like someone half your age.

What's wrong with an 18-year-old playing in the snow?

Gotcha!

Come on!

Rishia, you too?

Raphtalia, tell them to-

Half her age, huh?

As far as I can tell, this Kyo guy is a total asshole!

Yes, he is.

I want to punch him good as one of the Four Cardinal Heroes of this world,

but my Cardinal Weapon can't harm people.

And you only have a Shield.

And Raphtalia's and Rishia's levels aren't promising either.

Kizuna, how much longer until the Wave?

Looks like there's about six days.

We need to find Filo and defeat Kyo by then.

We can't get bogged down here.

Let's go, Master Naofumi.

Security should be looser at this hour.

And there's a blizzard out. Now is the perfect time.

But you and Rishia aren't leveled up yet. You'll need to fight humans.

I am your sword. My body may be small, and my level may be low,

but I will protect you.

Raphtalia...

The dumplings are burning.

Huh?

O-Oh no!

Ow!

Wow, that ruined the scene!

Raphtalia, if you're my sword, then I'm supposed to protect you as the Shield.

You can go wild.

I'll protect you. I've got your back.

Yes!

I-I'll do my best!

Then we're doing it tonight?

Listen up. Once we're in, prioritize getting to the Dragon Hourglass above all else.

If I manage to touch the Dragon Hourglass, I can activate Return Dragon Vein.

I've registered you all as companions, so you can teleport with me,

but I don't know what'll happen if you're too far away.

Kizuna, where do we turn next?

Here.

The hourglass is in here.

What's this?!

Found them! Intruders!

Surround them! Surround them!

Looks like...

...we fell into a trap!

O-Oh no!

We push through!

Raphtalia!

Let's go!

Oh, shoot, it's the only way?!

Desperation!

Th-This one too?

Kizuna, get over here and lead us!

Can you see what I'm up against here?!

Hurry up and get rid of them!

Or is that just a decoration?

Yeah, against people it is.

I showed you that the other day!

Hey, I knew you could do it.

Damn! Where'd they go?

Get back here!

Naofumi, let's split up.

Huh?

We're just getting chased in circles.

But what about the Hourglass?

It has to be in the center of this manor. Head for the center!

With all of those dead ends?

Do what I did earlier when you get stuck.

Got it! Let's go, Raphtalia.

Yes.

Rishia, come with me.

Y-Yes.

Damn! Not again!

Erst Shield!

Master Naofumi!

Yeah.

That child's got arms of steel!

Master Naofumi! That!

Oh, how amazing! So you're the fools who fell into the trap?

I loosened security, and you came right in.

Exactly like Kyo said.

You... Did Kyo send you?

Well, you can call me whatever you'd like.

If I had to say, then I'm a business partner.

I'm guessing he had you capture us in exchange for sponsoring the teleportation device.

I guess you're on the mark.

You must've pulled quite the prank.

How'd you get Kyo that angry?

Hearing that makes me feel satisfied-at least a little.

Oh, I see why Kyo hates you.

Wipe that grin off your face.

Don't worry. I hate you too.

You shitty little Kyo clone.

Let me correct one of your misunderstandings.

He didn't just say to capture you.

He said dead or alive.

Shooting Star Shield!

Naofumi!

Raphtalia!

Kizuna! Get to the Hourglass!

You got it!

Stop that midget! Kill her!

Don't call me a midget!

She did it! Kizuna!

Damn you!

Everyone! Get as close to the Hourglass as you can!

Here goes!

Return Dragon Vein!

What?!

Raphtalia?!

That voice...

Kyo!

Yup, that's right!

It's been a while, Shieldpid Hero!

I've been waiting for this moment! This is the best moment!

Master Naofumi!

Kizuna! Cancel the teleport!

I can't! Once it starts, I can't stop it!

Exactly! Why do you think I threw you in the Infinite Labyrinth?

Why do you think I left that raccoon demi-human with you?

Why do you think?

You didn't...

That's it! To see your face right now!

That face full of rage and despair!

You bastard!

Yes! Perfect!

Hey, I can't have that, Kyo. They made a fool of me.

I can't be happy unless I kill them!

Huh? Move it. I'll cut you dead.

Nope, not you. I'm taking that brat to my lab to do some demi-human experiments!

Not on my watch!

Raphtalia!

Please go, Master Naofumi.

Raphtalia!

What are you saying?

I thought I couldn't be useful to you when I turned small again,

but I was a little happy.

Huh?

You let me ride your back and pat me on the head like you used to.

I will be your sword until the end, Master Naofumi.

Raphtalia...

I'm dying! I'm dying of laughter!

Raphtalia!

Even if the clock hands turn back

We found something that'll last

The desire to be there for one another

The wish and the bonds that we share

Even if it all goes back to zero

Even if it's the end of the world

I'll rush through time to you

And promise you won't be alone

These eyes

Are for watching over you

This voice

Is for guiding you

These hands

Are for holding you

This time

Is for making sure you have a tomorrow

Believing in you

That's all we need to do

It's what lets us grow stronger

Than anyone else

You taught us that

Ever since that day

That unchanging light

Even if the time comes for us to part

We'll be sure to find you again

"Humming Fairy"