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My name is L'Arc Berg.

You can call me L'Arc.

And this is Therese.

I am Therese Alexanderite.

Sure. Nice to meet you.

Did you come from another country?

What?

I couldn't understand what she said.

Therese.

Pardon me. Do you understand me now?

Yes!

Oh, I see. The Shield is translating for me.

To reintroduce myself, I am Therese Alexanderite.

My name is Raphtalia.

And my name is Filo!

Nice to meet you too.

So?

Naofumi.

Naofumi Iwatani.

-What? -What? Naofumi?

Hey, kiddo, if you're using a fake name, the Shield Hero's name is a bad idea!

Except I am the Shield Hero.

You're the Shield Hero, kiddo?

Enough laughing, L'Arc.

But I think you should use a different pseudonym.

Well...

The Shield Hero is like an evil incarnate.

Blackmail, extortion, kidnapping, and ransom.

He even exerts influence on those in power and gets people he doesn't like executed.

He's like a demon or something.

Yes, that's not too far off.

Master Naofumi...

Maybe we just met, but you aren't that kind of guy, kiddo.

Well, if you don't want to tell us your name, that's fine.

Nice to meet you, Shield Kiddo.

Are you going to Cal Mira Island to raise your levels during the activation?

Yes.

That's right!

Really? Then why don't we form a team?

It's easier to gain experience with a bigger team.

With you guys?

Excuse me.

With the four of us?

Yes.

The crew will be extra eager if the Four Cardinal Heroes give them a pep talk.

Well, whatever.

And while we're at it,

maybe it's a good time for me to tell them

about how you can use other Heroes' systems if you believe them.

Why are you completely fine, Naofumi?

Cheating with that Shield again?

It's what you get for taking my room before I got here.

More importantly, I've got news for you.

You know the weapon levels and the other systems you mentioned at the meeting?

Please stop.

I don't want to think about anything right now.

This is important.

Listen up.

Each of the systems--

Would you mind speaking softer?

My head...

Each of the systems exists--

Master! We're going to have grilled fish for dinner tonight!

She knows how to swim?

There's something more important than that revelation...

It smells fishy...

Hey, Shield Kiddo...

What? What's up with them?

Do you need something?

No, I don't. Therese does.

I heard from Raphtalia that you were skilled at crafting with gemstones.

Would you mind making an accessory for me?

That's pretty sudden.

I can make one, but I don't have any...

Use any of the gems in here.

And of course, I'll pay for materials and labor.

These are some very good gems.

Maybe I could...

What do you think?

I'll have to do it when I'm not leveling, so it'll take some time,

if that's all right with you.

Yes, please!

Isn't that great, Therese?

Yes!

We're counting on you, Shield Kiddo.

Oh, the waves are getting higher.

I guess a storm's coming.

Really?

Yes, the crew said the ship would rock a bit tonight.

So this is Cal Mira Island?

It's so hot!

The sun is so shiny!

Yes, it's almost like yesterday's storm never happened.

It rocked pretty hard last night.

So I can get cart sick, but not seasick?

It's not what it looks like, Filo. I'm not seasick...

Must have been really rough on them.

Welcome to our island.

My name is Habenburg, and I am the manager of Chateau Cal Mira.

If I may have the honor of showing the Four Cardinal Heroes to their--

I...

-My lunch... -Excuse me, I misspoke.

If I may have the honor of showing you to your room, Shield Hero.

Cal Mira Island is actually a collection of small, neighboring islands.

It's popular as a tourist destination

because they say that the Four Cardinal Heroes once trained on them.

Sounds fake to me.

The region is activated right now, so lots of adventurers have gathered here.

There are some rules in play as well.

We can move between islands by boat.

Defeat all the monsters you can.

Avoid attacking and killing monsters which other adventurers have engaged in.

It's like an online game etiquette guide.

"Online game"?

Nothing important.

But this thing...

A statue of the legendary old inhabitants of the island?

And there's an inscription left behind by the Four Cardinal Heroes.

This?

Magic runes?

By the power of the Shield Hero, I command you,

heed the law inscribed here, and support the one I will.

Zweit Aura.

I feel stronger.

I did it!

The old Heroes left this?

So the legends were true?

Hey! Shield Kiddo!

Little Miss Filo there sure jumped really high!

We found you thanks to her.

You could have told us before you disembarked from the ship.

There's no reason for me to do it.

Like they say, the more, the merrier.

And you never said whether we would team up for leveling.

We're all new to this island. We'll see what the island is like first.

They look like they're used to fighting.

Maybe it'll be a good change.

Sure, we can team up, but if you drag us down, we're leaving you.

That goes for you too!

Level up good before it's time to go!

I'm surprised.

What?

I thought you didn't like L'Arc, Master Naofumi.

I don't dislike him. He just cramps my style.

It's almost noon. We don't have much time, but we're going out to level.

-Yes. -Okay!

This much experience for monsters we can one-hit?

And they just keep coming.

They're so weak, it doesn't feel like we're doing anything.

What?

Is something wrong?

I've suddenly stopped gaining experience.

So it was you?

Itsuki?

What? My experience...

What are you guys doing here?

I can't gain experience when you're around.

Go find somewhere else.

What? You go.

Same to you, Motoyasu.

I set up camp in this spawn first.

No, I did.

No, I was first.

No, I was!

-What are you, like five? -This is stupid and pointless. Let's go.

-I was first. -Hey, I'm 21 and an adult!

This is it!

Boss-level monsters give this much experience?

Fighting is fun! I like this island more!

Master Naofumi,

It's getting a little difficult to use.

How did it go so fast?

It might not be keeping up with my growth.

Filo's weapon too?

We'll need to get new ones at that old guy's shop before the next Wave.

The Wave...

Well, it's still a ways off.

Now then, did it drop anything?

CARMA DOG

You should be able to make do with these for a while.

Thank you very much.

Thank you, Master.

It's starting to get dark.

Should we head back now?

No, we'll keep going for a while.

Looks like drops are a lot better at night.

The monsters are a fair bit stronger, though.

I'm accustomed to fighting at night,

and the level difference isn't too difficult.

I'm more worried about...

-Yes? -Master Naofumi...

You're exhausted, aren't you?

You really watch me like a hawk.

The curse from using Blood Sacrifice is still affecting me a bit.

Don't give me that look.

I'm not overextending myself,

and against monsters this strong--

You were out here, kiddo?

What are you two doing here?

The boatman was concerned because you hadn't returned.

So you came looking for us?

It isn't that rare for adventurers to die.

Doesn't mean I would leave you to die!

I don't want to wake up knowing an acquaintance was dead.

An acquaintance?

Right? You can't say we aren't, right?

I'm not...

We've only been here for one day.

I know that you're anxious, but isn't now a good time to stop?

I agree with Therese.

Raphtalia...

All right, let's go back.

I like that idea.

So...

Let's get a drink.

To celebrate a safe return!

Cheers!

Barkeep! Another!

Coming up!

Sir Motoyasu!

I didn't think you made alcohol out of these fruits.

You put a couple in a barrel full of water, and then it's drinkable.

They taste pretty good whole.

I'm never challenging you to a drinking contest.

I never imagined I would ever get to drink like this.

Thank you for joining us today.

No, thank you.

Therese, here's the accessory you wanted.

Thank you!

Starpphires are amazingly rare. I'm amazed you had one.

I also used some oracle ore from a drop last night--

The gemstone...

The gemstone is overwhelmed with joy.

You did such a beautiful job.

It's good enough to cry?

Can't you see, L'Arc? This work of art is in a world of its own!

Okay...

Well, I'm glad you like it.

Also, about the price--

What?

Wait, this is...

I know! This isn't nearly enough at all!

L'Arc! Give me all your money right now!

What?

Just give it to me! Right now!

What?

An installment plan is fine.

Let's go out and level up.

Your levels are pretty high, kiddo.

For us, Therese is level 52, and I'm level 56.

They have advanced classes?

So they're not your average adventurer.

About how we plan on fighting--

We can figure it out while fighting!

Using a shield as a weapon?

Trying pretty hard to be a Hero, Mr. Hero?

Whatever.

Raphtalia, Filo.

That L'Arc. He's so excited.

Power of gems which fill this world,

realize that which I seek.

I am Therese Alexanderite.

My friends, become a force to destroy what I will.

Gemspark!

Ruby Flare!

I've never heard an incantation like that before...

Raphtalia!

Oh, yes!

You could be this powerful...

Leveling got a lot harder since hitting level 70.

Then let's take on a big one.

Taking on the boss by itself would be easy enough,

but those runts around it are a pain.

Leave them to me. I'll get them to one spot.

You will?

Then I'll handle them after that.

L'Arc and Raphtalia, you fight the boss.

Okay.

All right.

Let's go!

Hate Reaction!

Therese!

Power of gems which fill this world,

realize that which I seek.

Gemspark!

Ruby Flare!

What?

Master!

Don't worry.

I'm inside the flames, but it isn't hot at all?

More than not taking damage, the curse is slightly lifted?

This guy's all that's left!

Yes!

Leave it to us!

Master, are you okay?

Yes.

That was a weird spell.

There isn't even a trace of burning.

I've never heard an incantation like that before either.

There's a lot of different types of magic in this world.

Hey! We're splitting the drops!

Sure! What did we get?

A bunch of weird items.

Weird items?

Just have a look.

What the heck are these?

We gained levels very quickly thanks to you!

It was fun!

It was the same for us.

Then you want to do it again tomorrow?

We'll see what we do tomorrow.

All right.

See you, Shield Kiddo.

Thank you for today.

Likewise, thank you very much!

See you again!

It isn't like you to invite someone.

And they turned me down too.

Maybe I'll ask if they would join our party after we're done leveling.

We had a good day. Should we take a break tomorrow?

Yes!

I don't mind either way, but if you would like some rest, Master Naofumi...

Master!

Yes?

There's an island!

There are plenty of islands everywhere here.

No, there's another island glowing red on the bottom of the sea.

An island on the bottom of the sea?

There's a big building made of rocks!

We've leveled up as far as we can.

It might be a good change of pace.

Master Naofumi...

What do you think?

If she's dressed like this, she'll be fine even if water gets into the suit.

It's perfect.

Let's go, Raphtalia!

Yes!

Amazing.

We've been underwater for nearly ten minutes, but I can still breathe.

It's all still intact.

It doesn't look like there are any cracks to crawl through.

Opening this door underwater is probably impossible.

There's air inside?

It's dark. I can't see anything.

Raphtalia.

Yes.

Fast Light.

There's a Dragon Hourglass here?

It is exactly like the one in the cathedral in the capital...

Master?

Waves happen where these are.

If a Wave happens here, the people on the island...

Calm down. We don't know if one will happen yet.

Right...

Until the next Wave...

we have two days?