Naofumi-sama...
Naofumi-sama.
We're here.
Look, Naofumi-sama.
The crest has changed from three heroes to four.
This country is about to change.
Yeah. And now we can actually upgrade classes instead of being turned away.
We'd better thank the queen.
Her Majesty entrusted us with guarding the dragon hourglass.
Now, come this way.
We will hereby begin the class upgrade ritual.
Was there a problem?
Yeah. We got to upgrade classes thanks to you, but...
Are you done?
Hey, Master...
What is it?
I couldn't pick the one I wanted.
Same here.
I couldn't, either.
Hey, what's going on here?
Uh... that can't be!
I have heard that specific items
can sometimes affect the class upgrade process.
The cowlick Fitoria gave her is probably the cause.
Fitoria?
You mean the Filolial Queen?
I wish you could've seen her.
She just looked so sublime!
Melty!
Could you tell me more?
Of course!
Fitoria-san in her bird form was as big as a Tyrant,
and had feathers the color of the sky.
What else?
On her head, she had special feathers that were kind of like a crown.
When she gave me a ride, I really felt like I was in a dream!
U-Unbelievable!
I wish I could experience that just once in my life!
It must've been the most wonderful...
Pardon me.
So?
Why'd you call us here?
I'm planning to throw a party tonight,
with all four heroes in attendance.
Tell me things like that sooner.
If I had, you wouldn't have come.
That said, the party is but an excuse.
There's something I need the heroes to know about.
It's extremely important.
Sorry I couldn't get you the class upgrades you wanted.
It's not your fault.
I wanted you to choose freely,
so you'd be fine after I'm gone.
This way, Sir Shield Hero.
We'll talk later.
Naofumi-sama...
I wasn't expecting to see you so soon, Filo-chan.
Same here!
Oh, Mel-chan, let's explore the castle later.
Okay!
I'm hungry...
Where's Master?
Naofumi-sama has something important to do,
so let's go ahead and start.
'Kay.
What is with these guys?
If Naofumi-sama really does leave...
Having a filthy demi in here is making my wine taste bad!
You may be with the Shield, but know your place!
Listen well!
As long as we have Itsuki-sama, we don't need any other heroes!
Especially not the disgrace known as the Shield Hero!
Tell your coward of a master
to get lost before he gets hurt!
Got that?
Who'll be the one to really get hurt, I wonder?
What's all this ruckus?
There's a fight happening in the reception hall!
That pie...
Who is it for,
Sister?
I would like to begin the conference soon,
but you don't seem pleased to be here.
Did you really try to make up with them?
Not this again.
Did you try to clear your name?
Since we're all here anyway,
why don't we have a heart-to-heart?
Go ahead and start.
Recently, due to the Three Heroes Church's antics,
our country has caused you a lot of trouble,
and we would very much like to make it up to you.
It seems Cal Mira Archipelago will activate soon.
Really?
It's going to generate a bonus field?
"Activate"?
By activate,
we mean the once-in-a-decade event where
XP gained in the area is boosted.
You didn't even know about that?
Excuse me.
You may enter.
It's a good thing we didn't attend the party.
Mal—no, * apparently tried to poison the food meant for Iwatani-sama's party.
Lies!
My—I mean, Slut would never do that!
No, Si—* admitted it, thanks to her slave pact.
Forget about that and keep going.
While my daughter's foolish actions certainly played a part,
the infighting between you heroes has prevented you from leveling up more.
As such, to ensure that you level up efficiently in Cal Mira,
why don't you speak your minds and exchange information?
There's no need for that.
Exchange information? There's nothing to say.
It would be a waste of time.
These guys haven't learned a thing.
It seems you don't understand, so let me be perfectly frank.
If this keeps up, in the next Wave,
all the heroes except Iwatani-sama will lose their lives.
What do you mean?
Exactly what I said.
You three were defeated in the last Wave,
so I doubt you'll survive the next one.
All four heroes need to rally together to survive the Waves.
Think of this conference as a way to cultivate that solidarity.
The queen's right on the money,
but can I really "rally together" with these guys?
First, let's ask Naofumi-san.
Where'd you get that cheat shield?
I dare you to say that again!
I'll say it as many times as it takes!
Stupid Shield!
Loser!
Weakling hero!
If you don't like it, prove me wrong!
Come on, what's the matter?
I can understand how you must feel, but please calm down.
I know. I'm perfectly calm.
I'll calmly dispose of this trash.
Listen up.
This shield isn't a cheat or anything.
It's just the result of my hard work.
Fine. I'll tell you what I know.
In return,
you guys talk first.
What do we do?
Do we have a choice?
Fine...
First, the basics.
When you pick up a weapon of the same type as your legendary weapon,
Rarity: Iron Spear
Yeah.
Wait a second.
All you have to do is pick it up?
Yeah.
Naofumi-san, don't tell me you didn't know...
Next, with the required crafting skill and recipes,
when you feed your weapon the materials,
it'll automatically craft the items you need.
God, I've been doing it by hand.
Craft Empty Bottle God, I've been doing it by hand.
What's wrong with you? Craft Empty Bottle
What's wrong with you?
And then, there's a teleport skill.
You can move instantly to any location you've registered with it.
Wait, did you not know about this one, either?
What did I even go through all that nonsense for?
You don't seem to be aware,
so I'll tell you the secret to growing stronger.
In this world, weapon rarity is everything.
So if you develop weapons that are more rare...
Don't lie.
A weapon's potency depends on proficiency.
Wrong. All wrong.
Refinement and stats are the most important factors.
What are you saying? Each weapon has a rarity...
No, you're lying. That doesn't exist.
Again, you have to refine the weapons...
That's the lie!
It's the truth! Just check the help screen!
My help screen doesn't say anything like that!
You lying hypocrites.
Say what?
What?
Says the show-off who's trying to act all cool.
Draw your sword.
What sword? I'm the Spear Hero!
Enough!
And I'm the Bow...
You guys...
Give it a rest!
...are a lost cause!
I'm so sorry.
I couldn't stand him insulting you.
I see. Things didn't go much better on my end.
Oh yeah, where's Filo?
She's sleeping in Melty-chan's room tonight.
Those two really are close.
I know, right?
"Close," huh?
Yeah, I don't see a weapon copy system.
But they didn't seem to be lying.
If those upgrading methods they talked about
were unique to their legendary weapons...
I guess I'll believe in them a little.
Weapon Copy skill unlocked
It's real!
Where are the other heroes?
They left earlier.
I wanted to tell them about what I found last night.
I can always do it later.
The ship you're taking is docked in a harbor quite a ways away.
You should hurry too, Iwatani-sama.
Let's get going, then.
Right.
I wish you luck.
Thanks.
Naofumi...
You'd better work hard and level up.
You wanted to go with them, didn't you?
No.
I have my own job to do.
Heya, kid.
That trial felt pretty good, eh?
Wait, what are you doing?
Copied Shadowsteel Shield
Shadowsteel Shield
It worked.
"It worked," my *!
You're gonna run me out of business with that!
How did you do that?
You're amazing, Master!
He's not! That's just a crime!
Sorry about this, boss.
Don't! Stop! That one's expensive!
That one's really rare!
Hey, that shield...
Use this, too.
Got you one.
Whatever! Do what you want!
Happy now?
Yeah. I'll pay you back for this, I promise.
Sheesh... I'll put it on your tab.
Go make a killing in Cal Mira.
Got it.
Soul Eater Shield
All right. Soul Eater Shield
All right.
That should do it.
Naofumi-sama...
Can we take a little detour?
Welcome home,
Rifana-chan.
So this is Raphtalia's village.
Did you guys bury her?
Yes.
Everyone in the village helped.
Raphtalia-chan...
Let's make sure the village goes back to how it used to be.
Yeah.
Just like those two,
there must be many more survivors scattered throughout the land.
I wish there was something I could do to help them.
"Something I could do to help," huh?
Hey!
Do you live here?
Nah, just passing through.
I see.
But man, this is an awful sight.
Nothing but rubble as far as the eye can see...
I bet your place got wrecked too, lad.
What's wrong, lad?
Uh, I'll have you know I'm twenty.
Oh, my bad.
I end up talking that way to people who look younger than me.
Don't let it bother you.
L'Arc, we should go.
Got it.
We have to win.
Yes.
See ya!
Are you good to go?
I am.
I got to tell Dad, Mom, and Rifana that I was on my way.
That so?
What's wrong?
Naofumi-sama...
You won't leave me, right?
I...
I can't imagine a world without you.
Master, are you going somewhere?
Don't worry.
I'm not going anywhere.
Really?
Yeah.
I can't leave this world in the hands of the Three Cardinal Stooges.
Right?
Yeah.
I can't leave until these two find happiness.
Naofumi-sama?
What's wrong?
It's nothing.
What were you thinking just now, Master?
Drop it.
Let's go.
Why won't you tell us?
Give it a rest, Filo.
Boo! At least I'm not a nag like you!
Wha...
When did I ever nag anyone?!
Hmph! Ask yourself!
Quit messing around, Filo.
You're bothering Naofumi-sama.
I am not!
You are, too!
You bother him all the time, too!
Is that the ship we're taking?
Only so many ships can depart in a day.
They're such idiots.
Let's go, Naofumi-sama.
Yeah.
We're terribly sorry!
We prepared a private room for you,
but the other heroes arrived early and took over all the cabins.
Revenge for being made to wait, huh?
Not a good sign for the future.
You'll be sharing this room, but we really hope you'll make do.
Sure.
Come in.
Oh! Hello, lad!
We meet again!