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I… uh…

Yes? What is it?

Master Naofumi… I…

I will also…

…for a moment.

My, my.

I guess they call these bottles Raccoon and Dragon Slayer for a reason!

They may have been a little too strong for Raphtalia and Gaelion.

But honestly, did you have to hide this place from us?

Isn't it nice?

I'll be able to learn the Way of the Dragon Vein without Atla interfering here.

Gaelion is a great teacher.

I'm sure you'll learn it right away.

A "great teacher" teaches like that?

I told you, don't use your mana.

You can't release mana like you do with magic.

Imagine making yourself empty and absorbing energy instead.

You're being too vague! I can't figure it out!

And then Raphtalia already has some kind of blessing, so it's hard to figure out.

She was more surprised that Gaelion could speak!

So? How's it going?

What do you really think about Raphtalia?

What is Raphtalia to you anyway?

Naofumi, Raphtalia and her parents were my reason to live.

Reason to live?

If you intend on marrying her, you'd better be ready.

I only think of Raphtalia as a daughter.

Do you really, now?

Master Naofumi?

Oh, you're awake?

You'll catch a cold sleeping out here.

Let's head home.

Come on, Gaelion. Wake up.

Oh? Did I fall asleep?

-Come on, pull yourself together. -Yes…

Let's drink again sometime.

Oh? That kid's up to some interesting stuff.

It might be best to have Gaelion grant his blessing on everyone in the village.

There's nothing to lose from more people learning the Way of the Dragon Vein.

Hey! Kid!

Mister!

-Hey, doing all right, girl? -Yes.

Mister, what brings you here today?

I finished the stuff you asked for.

It was hard work, but I think they're ready for action.

Thanks. Sorry you had to come out and deliver.

Oh, that…

WHITE TIGER MIKO OUTFIT (CRUDE)

The stats aren't all that different from what you're wearing now.

Sorry. That was the best I could do.

No, in fact, you did a great job.

What? What's that?

-Clothes for Big Sis Raphtalia? -Let me see!

Raphtalia, he fixed it up for you, so why not try it on?

Master Naofumi, you're staring…

Big Sis Raphtalia, you look so pretty!

Do I really?

Whoa! Raphtalia, that's so cool!

You look even cooler than usual!

Everyone likes it.

So from now on, you're wearing that miko outfit.

I want to try wearing it too!

-Yes… -I've never seen a dress this flappy!

Even if I don't understand why you're so set on it.

That's so nice.

It's always for Raphtalia. No fair.

What are you up to after this, mister? Paying Tolly a visit?

Then maybe I'll take a visit.

Stay and teach him a thing or two.

You can stay the night if you want.

I'll consider it. See you.

And so after that,

Raphtalia started wearing the miko outfit.

I spent the day doing odd jobs and helping Eclair

with her paperwork.

I don't know where Motoyasu is or what he's up to,

but Ren and Itsuki are here in this village.

We have two months left.

We need to be ready to fight the Phoenix before it awakens.

Naofumi, I'm back!

Welcome back!

I caught a lot today! Let's make dinner a real feast!

Sure. Let's start by grilling those fish.

Sister Sadeena, welcome back.

Raphtalia, I'm back--

-Sister Sadeena-- -Raphtalia, take this off right now!

What are you doing? Have you been drinking?

No, what are you doing? I told you to be ready.

Take it off right now! Come on!

Hold on, Sadeena!

-Naofumi, you okay? -Yeah.

Just calm down. Explain what the problem is.

Have her take these clothes off first.

Okay, fine.

Raphtalia, go change.

Yes.

What? You're going to change?

No fun!

Why?

What's the problem?

For some people, Raphtalia wearing those clothes indicates an intent to succeed--

Hey!

I'm too late!

By the power I bear, I command you,

heed my law…

Raphtalia!

A throwing knife?

Enemy attack?!

Damn! When Eclair and the old lady aren't here!

Prepare to die!

…lightning, strike those before me!

All Drifa Chain Lightning!

-Are you all right? -Sister Sadeena!

-Huh?! Sir Itsuki, we need to help! -Yes, we will.

-It's very deep. Rishia. -Yes!

-What the heck was that? -What's going on?!

Beats me! I have no--

We have seen your pronouncement with our own eyes!

We shall prevent your ascension to the throne at all costs!

Who are these people?!

What do they mean, ascension to the throne?

Naofumi, we need to defeat the enemies at hand first.

Shooting Star Shield!

What?!

Hundred Swords!

Arrow Rain!

Erst Shield!

Now!

Brave Blade! Crossing Mists!

I can't cut him?

But that worked?

Does that mean…

only the Heroes' weapons don't work?

Raphtalia!

-It's a gamble, but we only get one shot! -Right!

Combine now to create an illusion to trick the enemy.

The power to overcome a destiny of defeat…

…and construct a path to victory.

Dragon Vein, bring our wish to fruition.

By the power we bear, we wish, heed the truth now

and create an illusion to trick the enemy!

Form is Emptiness!

What's going on?

We used a cooperative spell.

For the moment, they'll be confused.

They seem resistant to any of the Heroes' weapons.

We'll need to use brute force with our strongest skills.

That's the plan.

I guess we have to.

Let's go! Shooting Star Sword!

Eagle Piercing Shot!

Eight Trigrams Blade of Destiny!

Glory to the Heavenly Emperor!

Everyone, run!

What was that?

There's something you haven't told us.

Those men…

The assassins that came after her life are men from Q'ten Lo.

Q'ten Lo?

-There. -There.

The truth is that Raphtalia is from an island kingdom far to the east, Q'ten Lo,

and she is royalty, descended from the Heavenly Emperor.

Huh?

What does that have to do with the miko outfit?

The clothes that you call a miko outfit

is a royal gown that only female Heavenly Emperors are allowed to wear.

Now, this is…

Because Raphtalia is royalty,

wearing the miko outfit is equivalent to declaring herself the Heavenly Emperor.

That is a declaration of war against the current Heavenly Emperor in Q'ten Lo.

They'll continue sending assassins for her from now on.

But why?

Raphtalia's parents died in this village during the first Wave.

Why would descendants of an emperor be in Lurorona Village?

Because of issues in the line of succession.

Raphtalia's father was tired of the constant infighting for succession.

He took his wife and escaped to the outskirts of Melromarc.

My clan has guarded the royal family for generations.

I decided to abandon my mission and protect them instead.

After Raphtalia was born, we were always together.

But on that day, when the first Wave started,

I was far out to sea fishing and met with its remnants.

I couldn't protect them.

By the time I fought my way back to the village,

the slave hunters had already ravaged it.

I had vowed that I would defend this family

even at the cost of my life, and yet…

Raphtalia, do you want to become this "Heavenly Emperor"?

No.

The fire has been put out.

How is she doing?

We must be on full alert.

I see. Q'ten Lo.

They're picking a fight for something so pointless.

No, things which are pointless to one kingdom

can be the difference between life and death in another.

It is a common situation.

Sadeena, you were always concerned about the area around the village.

-Were you being wary of them? -Yes.

Since when have they been monitoring Raphtalia?

Since before Raphtalia was born… constantly.

Then when Raphtalia was caught in the first Wave,

and when she was abducted by slave hunters,

and when she was being mistreated as a slave…

and after she became my slave and nearly died all those times,

they didn't do a thing?!

From their perspective,

they would be grateful if Raphtalia had perished,

as frustrating as that may sound.

Yeah, I bet.

But if they were watching all that time,

they would have known that Raphtalia didn't know she was royalty

and that she had no intention of ascending to their stupid throne.

They're using the miko outfit as some exalted pretense to get rid of Raphtalia,

to keep the current Heavenly Emperor's position safe…

That's their entire reason.

They didn't send a messenger. They only sent assassins.

And without concern for Melromarc's sovereignty or feudal domains.

They likely decided that it would not result in an international dispute.

I'll show them just how wrong they were.

Master Naofumi?

They tried to harm Raphtalia.

They seriously wounded a resident of my domain.

They invaded the Shield Hero's domain!

It was a clear, hostile action taken against the Cardinal Heroes.

But what are you going to do about it, Naofumi?

We can't prepare for the Phoenix

if we have to look out for assassins all the time.

Naofumi, you can't mean…

We break down their doors and talk to them.

If they don't care to listen,

then we crush Q'ten Lo for good!

Atla, we don't need to do it while we're here.

I can't skip training, no matter the time or place.

Hello.

Sir Iwatani, while you are venturing to Q'ten Lo,

we shall prepare to battle the Phoenix.

Thank you.

I will send knights to Lurorona Village to secure it.

What? You're being oddly generous.

You performed the great feat of assembling the Four Cardinal Heroes.

You must be rewarded accordingly with all that is possible.

I want to know the shortest route to Q'ten Lo too.

I want to save as much time as possible.

As the knight Eclair has stated, their kingdom is closed to foreigners.

Our kingdom has no relations with them.

However, it seems that there is a ferry to there from Siltvelt.

Allow me to negotiate your passage on it.

If you would.

Siltvelt… that was where Fohl and Atla were born.

Are those two doing well?

Yeah. They're with us today too.

No matter where we go, they insist on coming with us.

I see.

Then they will be going to Siltvelt as well.

Hey, old guy.

Don't you have anything better to do?

Watch your mouth, boy! This man is--

-Enough. Withdraw. -As you wish.

Are you in good health? Are you eating well?

Yes. Thank you very much.

Atla can eat twice as much as anyone else.

Yes. I'm doing very well.

I see.

Has the Shield Demon done anything to you?

Demon? Your saying that makes me very sad.

Sir Naofumi saved my life.

If the Shield Hero didn't save Atla,

she would've died in the slave cages in Zeltoble.

She would have been too sick to take a single step.

But now…

Oh, Sir Naofumi!

-Goodbye. -Um…

Will we meet again?

Yes, one day.

And so, leaving Queen Mirellia to defend my domain,

we started for Q'ten Lo.

We start by heading to Siltvelt to catch the ferry.

I'll fly straight to Siltvelt with Wyndia and Gaelion

then summon the rest of our party with a portal.

Please do take care.

Wyndia, Gaelion, please take care of him.

-Leave it to us. -We'll be back soon.

We have less than two months until the Phoenix awakens.

This might not be the right time to do this,

but I must fight this fight.

This will decide Raphtalia's destiny.

Wait up, Filo! You're too fast!

Let's go!

Wait for me, Master!

Filo's going to get really strong before he comes back!

-Hold on… -Let's go!

It might not be my place to interfere in their destiny,

but they're all precious friends to me.

For my friends, I'll take on the Waves or the Four Beasts or whatever comes!

Father! I shall hurry to you at any time for my beloved Filo!

Even if it's an entire kingdom!

Because that is the path that I, the Shield Hero, must take!