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Team Rock Valley is struggling against the veterans of the Topac Family!

I thought they were gonna be good.

This is all they got?

Let's finish this quickly!

Can Team Rock Valley escape from this predicament?

My name is Naofumi Iwatani.

I'm originally from modern Japan.

I was summoned to an otherworld as the Shield Hero

to repel the Waves of Catastrophe.

However, because one of the four guardian beasts which defend this world,

the Spirit Tortoise, awakened, there won't be any Waves for a while.

The guardian beasts use the energy from the souls of the people they kill

in order to suppress the Waves.

I slayed the Spirit Tortoise.

The next guardian beast, the Phoenix, was supposed to awaken immediately after,

but the energy we took back from Kyo formed a barrier.

We have three and a half months until the Phoenix awakens.

Three and a half months.

I need to strengthen my domain's defenses

and prepare to slay the Phoenix.

But…

during the battle with Kyo, we were cursed with Sacrifice Aura.

Raphtalia's, Filo's, and my stats have fallen across the board.

Rohillot, Hycasia, Medeus…

Why are the armies that joined to fight the Spirit Tortoise still here?

Those flags… They're from Faubrey.

What's a kingdom that didn't participate

in fighting the Spirit Tortoise doing here?

Since then, I haven't been able to cast the Liberation Aura that Ost taught me.

I don't know if I'll be able to use it again.

I'm the Shield, Motoyasu is the Spear, Ren is the Sword, Itsuki is the Bow.

We each need to trust in each other's power-up methods to get even stronger.

Missing?

The three Heroes repelled the Wave

after you went to the otherworld, Sir Iwatani.

So it broke at the same time as Kyo invoked the Wave there?

All was well until that time.

Perhaps they felt responsible for the devastation.

Their whereabouts are unknown.

What is wrong with them?

The Spirit Tortoise has been slain. The Phoenix will soon awaken.

Yet the Four Cardinal Heroes have vanished. The situation is grave.

The Waves of Catastrophe and the Four Guardian Beasts.

My people have no recourse but to bear these calamities.

Sir Iwatani,

please avail us of your powers as the Shield Hero this once.

You don't need to ask me. I'll fight to defend my domain.

What about you?

The three kingdoms to the east and Faubrey are on your borders.

Isn't the situation grave for you as Queen of Melromarc?

After the battle against the Spirit Tortoise,

the Faubrey forces came,

claiming to be reinforcements. They have remained nearby since.

The other three kingdoms grew suspicious and remained as well.

Melromarc has formed an alliance with them…

for the moment, in any case.

Oh! Melly!

Honestly…

Long time no see!

Looks like you're doing well, Filo.

-I'm sorry, Raphtalia. -Huh?

The national religion changed from the Three Heroes Church

to the Four Heroes Church,

but there are still so many people who look down on Naofumi and demi-humans.

Oh, no, it's fine.

Mother is trying to change the ministries, but they were Father's loyal retainers.

She's having a hard time.

Oh, I see.

The Vassal Heroes for this world, the Seven Star Heroes, was it?

What's going on with them?

They are active in their various lands,

but we are unable to contact most of them.

What's going on?

My subordinates are still investigating.

We have no useful information at the moment.

We only know the location of the Staff Hero.

The Staff Hero…

Where are they now?

They are here in Melromarc.

What?

Sir Iwatani…

Would you come with me?

There is something I would like to show you.

Melly, are you going somewhere?

Yes. To Seyaette.

-You mean to near Master's domain? -Yeah.

Then we can play together again! Yay!

Managing the domain is a lot of work for Eclair. I need to go help.

I wouldn't have expected a princess to do so much work.

It's my duty as a princess!

We need to finish packing and head out today. Let's hurry!

As you wish, I moost sey.

"I moost sey"?

This is…

We collected them from the Spirit Tortoise's corpse.

You never miss a beat.

CAUTION - FUSING WITH THE SPIRIT TORTOISE HEART SHIELD

UNLOCKED - A NEW SHIELD HAS BEEN FORCIBLY UNLOCKED

RECIPE - MIRACULOUS MEDICINAL RECIPE SPIRIT TORTOISE SACRED TREE SHIELD

A parting gift from Ost…

Sir Iwatani, it pains me to inform you of this,

but Malt--

Bitch has gone into hiding.

There are reports of her being seen near the northern border.

The north…

Please do take care.

She is surely plotting something unseemly--

Accursed Shield Hero! Why are you here--

So he was the Staff Hero?

Kid!

Hard at work, mister?

That right? The Spirit Tortoise and some otherworld? You had it rough.

Yeah.

CAUTION - STATS LOWERED DUE TO A STATUS EFFECT

Kid?

What's wrong? You spaced out.

Oh, nothing. Don't mind me.

Oh, right, mister. I wanted to ask--

We used this equipment in the otherworld.

We haven't been able to use it since we got back.

What's up with this stuff? They've got some weird effects on them.

Master Naofumi, is something the matter?

Nothing. Just thought they looked good on you.

You had great stats when you equipped them too.

So you want me to make them usable in this world?

And for as cheap as you can.

Man, is that the only thing on your mind?

How about coming to my domain and setting up shop there?

You want to take even more advantage of me? You've gotta be kidding.

I'll pay you 30 silver a month.

I make more than that right now!

Then 25.

Why'd it go down?

They might claim to follow the Four Heroes Church,

but people don't really change as quickly as their words do.

It seems very difficult.

We're a long way away from Melty's ideal kingdom.

It has been far too long, Shield Hero.

I was just thinking it was about time you visited again.

Not many.

There aren't many slaves here. What happened?

Oh, you weren't aware?

But how were you not aware of the Shield Hero's request

to return the former residents of Lurorona Village to their homes?

That queen. That was unnecessary.

I only said that the former residents

would make it easier to restore the domain.

Before the edict was issued,

nobles and merchants offloaded slaves from the village

beyond the kingdom's borders.

How much would it cost to buy them back?

It would cost at least 30 gold for one slave now.

Raphtalia cost 30 silver!

What? They're 100 times more now?

Except I was 31 silver.

Why have the prices increased that much?

Well, yes, the market is quite unpredictable. Yes.

All right. I'll buy all the remaining slaves you have.

So give me all the information you have.

You are quite the patron! You give me the shivers!

If you still seek demi-humans from Lurorona Village,

you may want to venture to Zeltoble.

Zeltoble?

You only just got back, and now you're going to Zeltoble.

Since the other three Heroes are useless,

we need to increase the population in this domain.

You could take a portal instead of a cart.

You can't go to places that you've never gone to and registered with one.

Then why have one in the first place?

Let me handle the demi-humans you brought back.

Eclair, Elrasla, and I will teach them.

I'll teach 'em real good too!

Yeah. Thanks.

See you later, Melly!

Take care.

RECIPE - ELIXIR OF YGGDRASIL

RECIPE - ELIXIR OF YGGDRASIL SUCCESSFULLY CRAFTED

You can see it now.

Once we cross that bridge, we'll be in the capital of Zeltoble.

It sure is a kingdom of mercenaries and merchants. The town's full of life.

There's a colosseum as well.

It's not just full of life…

It's full of passion too.

Do they have any yummy food?

Where'd the slave merchant say the shop was?

This is it?

It's a small shop.

And it's a tavern.

He said we'd understand when we got here.

Oh my, welcome to our humble town!

You must be the Shield Hero's party.

Why are you here too?

You do have good eyes. Just like my nephew said.

I could fall for you at first sight.

Oh, I run a slave trade business here in Zeltoble.

Thank you for taking good care of my nephew.

Now, come in. Right this way.

There are many wonderful shops here on the surface of the town…

but the most fun shops can be found elsewhere.

There are many stairwells leading underground in this town.

There is a very stimulating place below which will give you the shivers. Yes.

You are a very lucky man.

Some goods which you desire have arrived only today.

And now, today's featured product,

a demi-human from Lurorona Village

in the domain which the Shield Hero obtained.

An underground auction house, huh?

This is a place where you can buy things that cannot be bought above ground.

Tonight, we have slaves which have been forbidden in Melromarc.

I am a demi-human from Lurorona Village!

No, she's not.

Let's begin at 50.

We have 60.

65.

68.

69.

72.

75.

The acts which you thought would do good brought about this situation.

Yes, yes, the market truly is unpredictable.

There we have it! 100! 100!

The gentleman with number 14 has it at 100!

Hu-- hu-- hu-- hund…

Thank you for your purchase.

I will serve you to the best of my ability.

She isn't from Lurorona Village.

The clientele don't care where they were produced or acquired.

That is how big the Shield Hero's Lurorona Village brand is.

But that's…

Absurd and unreasonable, you say?

This is reality. This is money.

Money solves all problems. Yes.

The one just now was not a demi-human,

but I learned that there is one that definitely is from Lurorona Village.

Shield Hero, how much do you have in your possession at the moment?

100 gold? No, 50?

Get to the point.

It seems that in Melromarc, you purchased slaves which were not from the village.

If you had preserved your funds then…

How unfortunate.

You brought me here because you had another way to earn funds in mind.

You must have seen the colosseum earlier today.

Combatants put their honor on the line in fair fights there.

However, the underground colosseum is the exact opposite.

Anything and everything are allowed for the purpose of winning.

As a result, the sums of money which move through it are incredible.

You can win a bet. You can fight.

You can earn the funds for the auction there.

Well? Would you care to have a look?

Just how will you obtain the money?

I'm getting the shivers just thinking about it!

An elephant and a panda?

Is this seat free?

I've never seen you before. First time here?

Sasa's going to win today.

The one you called a panda. Lasazsa.

Are you a gambling man? Or are you a fighting man?

The winner: Lasazsa!

See? I told you.

What are the rules?

That panda used magic or something.

For our next fight,

the white tiger demi-human and tiny mad dog, Fohl,

versus the Sword Prince, Yuji!

Will the poor demi-human win over the rich man's son?

The odds are stacked high!

Money on the kid will win you big!

You can fight individually or in teams of three.

The three-on-three fights bring in the most money.

You can sure hold your liquor.

I've heard. So?

After that, anything goes.

For example, that.

I studied swordsmanship! I'm strong!

That's enough already.

Take this! Fire Sword!

And that's it!

The winner: Yuji!

I feel sorry for the boy.

He's the one who signed up for a fixed match.

Well, I suppose that's enough for one night.

See you again. Thanks for the drinks.

Money is everything, huh?

There was a girl from Lurorona Village.

I see.

Naofumi, what are you doing?

Preparing to enter the ring.

I'm going to hide my identity and fight in the underground colosseum.

I'm going to place a wager on myself and win the money from that fight.

And then I'm joining the auction

and buying back demi-humans from Lurorona Village.

I don't really get it, but it sounds like fun!

Master Naofumi, you're doing something reckless again…

Damn! They're way too strong!

We're gonna kill you so easily!

-Do it! -Kill 'em!

Master, why do we have to pretend to be weak?

To make the audience think that we can't win against them.

The weaker we look, the longer a shot we become.

Are we going to learn to play with a bow?

Okay, that's probably enough.

Shigaraki.

It really doesn't feel right.

Let's go! Shigaraki! Humming!

Now this is an upset!

The new team on the block downs the veterans of the Topac Family!

Team Rock Valley wins!

We won!

I thought we were done for!

-Losers! -Losing to some newbies!

The hell you winning for?

Keep it up, Team Rock Valley!

We fooled them pretty well.

I feel a little guilty.

That was fun!