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-Okay! -Yes.

What?

Thank you, Master Naofumi.

Don't mention it.

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

LEFT THE INFINITE LABYRINTH

This is the countdown to the next Wave.

There are only ten days left.

That isn't much time.

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

Looks like Filo isn't around here either.

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 would 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?

Yes.

First, we head to the capital of Mikakage.

What?

You mean the center of the kingdom that imprisoned you?

Well, hear me out.

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

A Dragon Hourglass?

What? Do you have them in your world too?

Yes, but they can't teleport you.

Oh, so they are 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.

So how long will it take to reach the capital?

It would still take two or three days, I think.

Let's raise our levels and buy equipment while we move over the next three days,

then 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?

This is an eastern-style kingdom, right?

Yes, 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 are kind of like demi-humans like Raphtalia.

More like elves than demi-humans.

Elves?

Those people are called "Crystal People." They are also called "Jewels."

Therese is one of them.

Therese was of a different race?

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

What? Oh, they are "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.

What?

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

What? No levels?

But spirits with high energy are strong.

They are 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?

Yes.

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 are researching teleportation

and reproducing teleportation powers of the Cardinal Heroes and Vassal Weapons.

They are artificially creating the powers that only you guys wield?

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

We only just escaped, after all.

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

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

For starters, we'll need to make enough to eat and sleep tonight.

Yes.

Oh, it would be sufficient if we sold the loot I don't need.

They look like old Japanese coins.

You mean these copper coins?

Now that you mention it, they do.

A hundred of these make one silver coin.

And a hundred silver coins make one gold coin.

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

then we don't have nearly enough.

Yes, we don't.

I would 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?

Soul-healing water. It recovers SP.

SP? Do you mean "soul power"?

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

Glass got insanely strong, as if she had gained her second wind.

I see.

Wait. What?

Any spirit would kill for these then!

I thought so.

Then let's sell this.

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 starting tomorrow.

Right, Raphtalia…

What?

Raph…

What?

You…

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

Please, go ahead.

Young demi-humans need to eat a lot!

No, that's not it! I mean it is true, but…

Now, come one, come all!

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

First, I present to you this soul-healing water!

It's a medicine from another kingdom, soul-healing water!

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

Come! Right this way!

Samples are free! Please try it!

They look like completely different people.

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, but we're sold out for the day.

However, they are difficult to acquire and craft, so our stock is limited.

As such, they will be up for auction tomorrow.

-Auction? -Seriously?

-Tomorrow? -Damn! But… Oh, well.

He's a real salesman.

How is it? 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 soul-healing water?

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.

Gosh.

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

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

Let's try other stuff too!

Yes!

I see.

Two silver!

Three silver and thirty copper!

Thirty silver!

We have 30 silver!

Thirty silver!

Are there any other bids?

No more bids?

Then this bottle is sold for 30 silver!

The next bottle of soul-healing water!

Hey! Woman, what are you doing?

Do you know how valuable those are?

Oh, one bottle survived!

This is a silver lining!

But regardless, this is our final bottle of soul-healing water!

Now, let's begin at one silver!

Man! That was a killer!

I never thought you could sell stuff like that!

I nearly got killed while making it.

Sorry, Rishia. Naofumi said to do it.

Yes, 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 is riddled with holes.

Glass gave me this, though.

Oh, I see. Sorry.

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

Yes, I think it's good.

Rishia kind of looks like a female ninja.

-A female ninja? -What?

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'll just buy that license and head out first thing in the morning.

Come and take a look!

I should've expected the capital to be this lively.

Yes, 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?

What? 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 Heroes and the Vassal Heroes could.

They are here to do the experiment.

Looks like it wasn't just gossip.

Yes, but more importantly…

Master Naofumi, the genius sorcerer…

It couldn't be…

What? What's the matter?

He's so charming!

Who is he?

What? Isn't he the genius sorcerer?

It seems like 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 that over a cup of wine

while enjoying the snowy scenery.

Naturally. I have prepared a seat for you.

Looks like that's why security was so tight.

It wasn't the man we were looking for.

But he's as unpleasant as Kyo.

Hey. This Kyo person…

Should we find a place to stay first?

Wow! The snow sure piled up!

Don't play around like someone half your age.

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

Got you!

Got you!

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 well as one of the Four Cardinal Heroes of this world,

but my Cardinal Weapon can't hurt people.

And you only use shields.

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

Kizuna, how much longer until the Wave?

Looks like there are 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 right now. This is the perfect time.

But you and Rishia haven'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. -What?

Oh, no!

Oh, my god!

Wow. That ruined the mood!

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 got your back.

Yes!

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 will happen if you're too far away.

Kizuna, where do we turn next?

Here.

The hourglass is in here.

What's going on?

Found them! Intruders!

Surround them!

Looks like…

…we fell into a trap!

Oh, no!

Let's push through!

Raphtalia!

Let's go!

Oh, shoot! I guess this is the only way!

This is getting desperate!

This one too?

Kizuna, get over here and lead us!

Can't you see what I'm up against here?

Hurry up and get rid of them!

Or is that weapon just for show?

Yes, against people, it is.

I showed you that the other day!

Hey. I knew you could do it.

Damn! Where did they go?

-Get back here! -Damn it!

Naofumi, let's split up.

What?

We're just getting chased in circles.

But what about the Hourglass?

It has to be in the center of this manor.

Head to 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.

Yes!

Damn! Not again!

Air Strike Shield!

Master Naofumi!

Got it.

That child has got arms of steel!

Master Naofumi, over there!

Oh, how amazing!

So you're the fools who fell into the trap?

I loosened security on purpose, and you came right in.

Exactly like Kyo said.

You…

Did Kyo send you?

Well, you can call me whatever you would like.

If I had to say, I would say I'm his business partner.

I'm guessing he had you capture us

in exchange for being the sponsor of the teleportation device.

Something like that.

You must have pulled quite the prank.

How did 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 say "capture you."

He said "dead or alive."

Shooting Star Shield!

Naofumi!

Raphtalia!

Kizuna, get to the Hourglass!

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?

What?

Raphtalia!

That voice…

Kyo!

Yes, that's right!

It's been a while, "Shield-pid" Hero!

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

Master Naofumi!

Kizuna! Cancel the teleportation!

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!

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

No, 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.

What?

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 of laughter!

Raphtalia!