WEBVTT 00:00:04.509 --> 00:00:07.429 The rescue operations will finish shortly. 00:00:07.429 --> 00:00:09.639 You all did very well. 00:00:12.809 --> 00:00:15.520 But the Wave shows no signs of receding. 00:00:15.770 --> 00:00:20.066 Does that mean it won't end until they are defeated? 00:00:20.358 --> 00:00:25.530 And the fighting is so intense... We have to leave it all to Iwatani-sama. 00:00:28.700 --> 00:00:31.494 She thinks only the Wrath Shield can hurt her, huh? 00:00:33.455 --> 00:00:34.539 Naofumi-sama! 00:00:39.878 --> 00:00:41.337 Is this really magic? 00:00:41.337 --> 00:00:44.090 Yeah. Looks like it's powered by her jewels. 00:00:45.216 --> 00:00:47.552 The attack that blew away Motoyasu and the others last time! 00:00:47.552 --> 00:00:49.846 I beseech thee, power of jewels far and wide. 00:00:50.513 --> 00:00:52.557 Heed my call and come to me. 00:00:52.557 --> 00:00:52.682 My name is Therese Alexanderite. 00:00:52.682 --> 00:00:56.311 Crap! They can use combo skills, too? My name is Therese Alexanderite. 00:00:56.686 --> 00:01:01.441 My friends, summon a freezing storm that destroys my targets! 00:01:08.198 --> 00:01:09.699 Naofumi-sama! 00:01:09.699 --> 00:01:11.117 You okay, Naofumi? 00:01:11.117 --> 00:01:13.620 Yeah, somehow. 00:01:14.662 --> 00:01:17.457 Not even that combo move could put you down? 00:01:17.457 --> 00:01:22.837 It seems that everything I knew about you is useless now. 00:01:24.422 --> 00:01:27.884 Good thing we leveled up at Cal Mira, huh? 00:01:27.884 --> 00:01:28.718 Yeah! 00:01:29.719 --> 00:01:31.679 But that's not all. 00:01:32.097 --> 00:01:35.558 Glass's reaction to the Soul Eater Shield bothers me. 00:01:36.059 --> 00:01:37.685 Could it be...? 00:01:37.977 --> 00:01:41.815 Listen up. Let me take Glass alone. 00:01:41.815 --> 00:01:44.109 What? That's reckless! 00:01:44.109 --> 00:01:46.694 You three handle L'Arc and Therese. 00:01:46.694 --> 00:01:48.696 Naofumi-sama, you're not going to... 00:01:48.696 --> 00:01:51.032 It's to make sure I don't have to use that shield. 00:01:53.076 --> 00:01:54.327 Understood. 00:01:54.327 --> 00:01:56.788 If that's the case, you've got it. 00:01:56.788 --> 00:01:58.748 Yeah! I'll do my best! 00:01:58.748 --> 00:01:59.916 Let's roll! 00:02:01.584 --> 00:02:02.877 You're not getting away! 00:02:02.877 --> 00:02:05.380 You two are fighting us! 00:02:06.548 --> 00:02:07.715 Sounds fun. 00:02:12.846 --> 00:02:14.722 You want to fight one-on-one? 00:02:14.722 --> 00:02:17.100 Perfect. I was thinking the same. 00:02:17.100 --> 00:02:18.393 That said... 00:02:18.893 --> 00:02:22.272 You left them to fight a duo as strong as L'Arc and Therese? 00:02:22.272 --> 00:02:25.567 You must really trust your party. 00:02:26.109 --> 00:02:30.655 L'Arc said he was a hero from another world. 00:02:31.364 --> 00:02:33.449 Are you the same, Glass? 00:02:34.909 --> 00:02:36.119 That's right. 00:02:36.119 --> 00:02:41.249 I, too, am a Vassal Wielder—the Fan Hero. 00:02:41.958 --> 00:02:43.459 "Vassal Wielder"? 00:02:44.919 --> 00:02:46.462 En garde! 00:02:52.177 --> 00:02:57.348 My friends, bring forth a wall of fire to stop my targets in their tracks! 00:02:57.348 --> 00:02:59.184 Bejeweled Flame Bulwark! 00:03:00.185 --> 00:03:02.270 Zweit Aqua Slash! 00:03:05.440 --> 00:03:07.233 Not so fast! 00:03:07.942 --> 00:03:08.860 Damn! 00:03:10.820 --> 00:03:12.280 You're good. 00:03:12.280 --> 00:03:14.115 No wonder Naofumi trusts you. 00:03:14.657 --> 00:03:16.034 Naofumi-sama... 00:03:20.955 --> 00:03:22.165 So quick. 00:03:22.165 --> 00:03:24.542 But she lacks her edge from before. 00:03:24.542 --> 00:03:25.460 I can take her. 00:03:25.460 --> 00:03:27.962 Rupture-Stance Rondo: Tortoise Shell Cracker! 00:03:28.546 --> 00:03:29.881 Dog Bite! 00:03:33.176 --> 00:03:34.552 Change Shield! 00:03:34.552 --> 00:03:36.846 Soul Eater Shield! 00:03:39.766 --> 00:03:41.392 I knew it! 00:03:41.392 --> 00:03:43.811 Glass is weak to the Soul Eater! 00:03:44.103 --> 00:03:45.313 Glassy! 00:03:46.606 --> 00:03:48.191 Naofumi... 00:03:48.191 --> 00:03:51.277 This shield would only drain SP from anybody else, 00:03:51.277 --> 00:03:54.906 but it seems it *s out your very life force. 00:03:55.657 --> 00:03:57.367 You've lost. 00:03:57.367 --> 00:03:59.786 The Wave will die down if you retreat, right? 00:03:59.786 --> 00:04:01.496 Let's end this here. 00:04:01.996 --> 00:04:04.457 "End this here"? Nay. 00:04:04.457 --> 00:04:08.836 This battle isn't over until one of us dies. 00:04:08.836 --> 00:04:10.546 I can't let it end! 00:04:11.547 --> 00:04:12.632 Hey! 00:04:15.677 --> 00:04:18.721 Stop it! If you keep this up, you'll die! 00:04:19.514 --> 00:04:22.475 So long as I still draw breath, 00:04:22.475 --> 00:04:25.311 I will come for your life time and time again. 00:04:25.853 --> 00:04:28.606 I must, for the world I love so much! 00:04:29.565 --> 00:04:33.486 You'll have to kill me to get rid of me. 00:04:33.486 --> 00:04:36.322 If you don't, this world will end! 00:04:36.823 --> 00:04:38.366 That's absurd! 00:04:38.866 --> 00:04:40.118 Naofumi-sama... 00:04:40.118 --> 00:04:42.996 You're like me, aren't you, Naofumi? 00:04:42.996 --> 00:04:45.456 You wish to protect this world, don't you?! 00:04:45.456 --> 00:04:48.501 Then you should look to kill me right here and now! 00:04:49.460 --> 00:04:50.461 I... 00:04:51.671 --> 00:04:54.841 Protect this world? 00:04:55.800 --> 00:05:00.263 This other world I was summoned to against my will and put through hell in? 00:05:00.263 --> 00:05:03.725 Do I really want to protect it as badly as she wants to protect her own world? 00:05:04.225 --> 00:05:06.978 Why have I been fighting the Waves? 00:05:14.027 --> 00:05:15.111 What is this? 00:05:15.111 --> 00:05:17.322 They're waiting for us. 00:05:18.906 --> 00:05:23.870 My people are fighting the Wave, awaiting our triumphant return. 00:05:24.245 --> 00:05:26.205 Is this a vision of Glass's world? 00:05:26.205 --> 00:05:28.541 So I absolutely cannot lose! 00:05:30.001 --> 00:05:33.254 This is the end! It's do or die, Naofumi! 00:05:33.546 --> 00:05:38.301 Do I care enough about protecting this world to crush her hopes? 00:05:38.301 --> 00:05:39.510 Glassy! 00:05:41.012 --> 00:05:42.221 A soul soothing potion? 00:05:42.513 --> 00:05:46.267 It only lets me use more skills. 00:05:46.267 --> 00:05:47.352 But for her... 00:05:47.352 --> 00:05:48.686 Crap! 00:05:52.732 --> 00:05:54.067 Naofumi-sama! 00:05:55.276 --> 00:05:56.152 Raphtalia! 00:05:58.821 --> 00:06:00.365 Are you stupid? Why'd you come?! 00:06:00.365 --> 00:06:04.202 Because I'm the Shield Hero's... I'm your sword! 00:06:04.660 --> 00:06:11.167 I'll never again let anyone in this world go through what Rifana-chan and I did! 00:06:11.167 --> 00:06:12.293 So... 00:06:12.960 --> 00:06:13.920 Raphtalia... 00:06:13.920 --> 00:06:17.340 We have our own reasons for not losing! 00:06:18.716 --> 00:06:19.842 Oh no, you don't! 00:06:19.842 --> 00:06:21.260 Air Strike Shield! 00:06:22.220 --> 00:06:23.554 Naofumi-sama! 00:06:26.057 --> 00:06:28.976 Dark Gas Burning! 00:06:31.312 --> 00:06:33.314 Naofumi! Raphtalia-san! 00:06:33.314 --> 00:06:34.565 Glassy! 00:06:37.151 --> 00:06:41.197 Is there... Is there nothing we can do to help? 00:06:41.197 --> 00:06:43.866 Save me, Your Majesty! 00:06:45.910 --> 00:06:47.620 That's it! 00:06:52.083 --> 00:06:53.543 She tanked it? 00:06:56.003 --> 00:06:57.964 Wait, that's... 00:06:57.964 --> 00:07:00.591 The next move will be the last. 00:07:00.883 --> 00:07:03.386 Glassy, it's too risky! 00:07:03.386 --> 00:07:04.846 That's enough, Glass! 00:07:05.346 --> 00:07:06.973 Blank-Stance Rondo... 00:07:09.725 --> 00:07:13.146 No, Naofumi-sama! Not that shield! 00:07:13.146 --> 00:07:15.356 I'm an outsider. 00:07:15.356 --> 00:07:19.235 Once I finish fighting off the Waves, I'll just go back to my world. 00:07:21.737 --> 00:07:22.655 However... 00:07:22.905 --> 00:07:23.906 Raphtalia, 00:07:23.906 --> 00:07:25.867 Filo, Melty... 00:07:26.242 --> 00:07:28.411 This world has you three. 00:07:28.411 --> 00:07:31.414 That's reason enough for me to use this shield. 00:07:31.998 --> 00:07:34.584 Reason enough to defeat Glass! 00:07:35.251 --> 00:07:36.586 Naofumi-sama... 00:07:38.963 --> 00:07:43.092 Foolish sinner, I sentence you to cast your screams unto the heavens! 00:07:43.468 --> 00:07:47.597 - Wait... Please don't. -Within the dragon's jaws born from my flesh 00:07:47.597 --> 00:07:50.892 become an offering to the gods as you howl in pain! 00:07:51.225 --> 00:07:53.561 No! 00:07:54.687 --> 00:07:55.646 Blood Sacri— 00:07:55.646 --> 00:07:57.190 Iwatani-sama! 00:07:59.108 --> 00:08:01.068 You blew up the cask bombs in mid-air? 00:08:02.236 --> 00:08:04.197 What is this? 00:08:04.489 --> 00:08:06.407 Wait, don't tell me... 00:08:06.699 --> 00:08:08.618 They were filled with luchol berries. 00:08:08.618 --> 00:08:11.037 You mean the ones they make wine from? 00:08:11.287 --> 00:08:15.583 Apparently, they don't do anything to me. 00:08:15.958 --> 00:08:18.127 What now? Wanna keep going? 00:08:18.127 --> 00:08:20.338 Yes. I'll end this. 00:08:21.672 --> 00:08:22.924 L'Arc? 00:08:22.924 --> 00:08:24.258 Therese-san! 00:08:24.258 --> 00:08:26.677 This fight's over. Time's up. 00:08:29.555 --> 00:08:32.892 So yeah, you win this time. 00:08:32.892 --> 00:08:35.478 Let us fight again when the time comes. 00:08:35.478 --> 00:08:37.563 What are you two thinking? 00:08:37.563 --> 00:08:39.857 If we don't kill Naofumi now... 00:08:39.857 --> 00:08:42.276 Save that talk for when you're not about to throw up. 00:08:43.027 --> 00:08:44.862 See ya, Naofumi. 00:08:45.112 --> 00:08:47.615 Man, that sounds really awkward. 00:08:47.615 --> 00:08:49.408 I think I'll stick with "kiddo." 00:08:50.743 --> 00:08:51.953 L'Arc! 00:08:56.916 --> 00:08:58.167 Motoyasu-sama! 00:08:58.167 --> 00:09:00.836 Huh? What about the Wave? 00:09:01.546 --> 00:09:04.048 Looks like it's over. 00:09:04.048 --> 00:09:06.133 Naofumi soloed it again? 00:09:06.133 --> 00:09:09.595 No. The Shield Hero and each one of us played a part. 00:09:10.096 --> 00:09:11.806 This victory belongs to all of us! 00:09:14.809 --> 00:09:16.727 I can't drink any more... hic... 00:09:21.482 --> 00:09:25.945 Oh, Naofumi-sama, it's an accessory shop. Let's take a look. 00:09:28.864 --> 00:09:32.702 After the Wave died down, we decided we'd leveled up enough. 00:09:32.702 --> 00:09:35.496 We planned to leave Cal Mira despite the bonus field still being in effect, 00:09:35.496 --> 00:09:37.248 and return to Melromarc. 00:09:37.790 --> 00:09:38.666 However... 00:09:39.667 --> 00:09:42.670 See those dark clouds on the horizon? 00:09:42.920 --> 00:09:45.590 We can't head back while those are still looming. 00:09:46.257 --> 00:09:48.551 You know a lot about the sea, huh? 00:09:49.927 --> 00:09:53.055 Wow! You caught another one! 00:09:53.055 --> 00:09:54.807 I grew up in a fishing village, after all. 00:09:54.807 --> 00:09:57.268 Oh, that's right. 00:09:57.768 --> 00:10:02.857 An offshore storm meant we'd get to extend our holiday for a few more days. 00:10:02.857 --> 00:10:06.819 And yet, I just couldn't relax. 00:10:07.194 --> 00:10:10.906 L'Arc and Glass, who said they were heroes from another world... 00:10:11.365 --> 00:10:14.327 They're fighting the Waves in their own world. 00:10:14.327 --> 00:10:16.996 And in order to defend their world, 00:10:16.996 --> 00:10:21.709 they must defeat heroes in another world. Namely, us. 00:10:23.878 --> 00:10:27.089 What shall we do once we get back? 00:10:27.089 --> 00:10:29.759 Prepare for the next Wave, of course. 00:10:30.134 --> 00:10:30.760 Right. 00:10:31.719 --> 00:10:34.764 But if we're up against Glass's group again, 00:10:35.139 --> 00:10:37.099 will I be able to kill them? 00:10:38.100 --> 00:10:41.354 I can't tell you after how many Waves it will happen, 00:10:41.354 --> 00:10:44.899 but there will come a time when the world demands sacrifices from all life. 00:10:45.316 --> 00:10:49.570 The heroes will be forced to choose what they fight for in that battle. 00:10:49.570 --> 00:10:53.199 Choose which world to sacrifice? 00:10:53.199 --> 00:10:55.910 Is that what you meant, Fitoria? 00:10:55.910 --> 00:10:57.078 Naofumi-sama? 00:10:57.078 --> 00:10:58.621 Is something on your mind? 00:10:58.621 --> 00:10:59.955 Well... 00:10:59.955 --> 00:11:03.959 I was just thinking it was about time we recruited more people. 00:11:03.959 --> 00:11:05.419 You're right. 00:11:05.419 --> 00:11:08.339 Melty-san's busy with her official duties. 00:11:08.339 --> 00:11:12.176 We should stock up on as many weapons and party members as we can. 00:11:12.176 --> 00:11:14.970 There's no telling if we'll be able to fight off Glass's group every time. 00:11:15.680 --> 00:11:18.599 If we Four Cardinal Heroes end up getting killed, 00:11:18.599 --> 00:11:20.935 you guys will be the world's only hope. 00:11:21.310 --> 00:11:22.019 Um... 00:11:22.019 --> 00:11:23.771 Master! 00:11:27.233 --> 00:11:28.859 Y-You were trying to drown?! 00:11:30.236 --> 00:11:32.196 I saved her. 00:11:32.196 --> 00:11:33.989 Wasn't she in Itsuki's party? 00:11:34.240 --> 00:11:36.158 Her name is Lecia, apparently. 00:11:36.617 --> 00:11:41.789 She lost hope after being kicked out of the Bow Hero's party. 00:11:41.789 --> 00:11:43.374 Kicked out? 00:11:43.374 --> 00:11:45.459 She was accused of something she didn't do. 00:11:47.420 --> 00:11:49.130 I didn't do it! 00:11:49.130 --> 00:11:54.343 They said I broke one of Itsuki-sama's favorite accessories! 00:11:54.719 --> 00:11:56.095 That's awful. 00:11:56.095 --> 00:11:58.180 A fine excuse to get rid of her. 00:11:58.180 --> 00:12:03.811 I bet the others didn't take kindly to her stealing the spotlight in the Wave. 00:12:03.811 --> 00:12:08.607 Knowing Itsuki, he must've trusted them blindly and thrown her out. 00:12:10.359 --> 00:12:14.739 Itsuki-sama cast me aside! I should just die! 00:12:14.739 --> 00:12:16.323 Lecia, was it? 00:12:16.699 --> 00:12:19.326 Are you going to take that false accusation lying down? 00:12:19.618 --> 00:12:23.914 But they're not wrong about me being weak and useless. 00:12:23.914 --> 00:12:27.960 Don't you want to teach Itsuki and the others a lesson? 00:12:28.669 --> 00:12:30.963 You were a huge help to me during the Wave. 00:12:33.090 --> 00:12:36.677 I helped the Shield Hero? 00:12:36.677 --> 00:12:38.429 You saved everyone. 00:12:38.429 --> 00:12:41.056 You have the courage for it. You can grow much stronger. 00:12:41.056 --> 00:12:44.769 You mean it? Can I really grow stronger? 00:12:44.769 --> 00:12:47.605 Yeah. So join us. 00:12:47.605 --> 00:12:51.275 I don't mind helping you out until you can clear your own name. 00:12:52.818 --> 00:12:54.945 Let's become stronger together. 00:12:54.945 --> 00:12:56.739 I'll teach you how to swim. 00:12:58.407 --> 00:13:01.619 Th-Thank you for having me! 00:13:01.619 --> 00:13:04.205 Training another hero's party member? 00:13:04.205 --> 00:13:06.123 You're a softie, Naofumi. 00:13:06.123 --> 00:13:09.043 If their parties are as useless as they are, 00:13:09.043 --> 00:13:10.795 it'll cause real problems down the line. 00:13:14.340 --> 00:13:16.801 Hey, where's the food? 00:13:18.719 --> 00:13:21.138 All right. First, we eat. 00:13:21.138 --> 00:13:21.889 'Kay! 00:13:21.889 --> 00:13:23.224 right 00:13:23.224 --> 00:13:25.476 Soon, the storm died down, 00:13:25.476 --> 00:13:27.770 and it was time for us to return to Melromarc. 00:13:28.646 --> 00:13:34.360 Shield Hero, I thank you deeply once again for all you've done. 00:13:34.610 --> 00:13:38.697 I couldn't do anything by myself. It's all thanks to my friends. 00:13:38.697 --> 00:13:40.366 And thanks to you, 00:13:40.366 --> 00:13:41.408 Your Majesty. 00:13:42.409 --> 00:13:44.328 You honor me. 00:13:44.620 --> 00:13:47.373 But who knows if things will work out next time? 00:13:47.373 --> 00:13:50.000 The other heroes are way too useless. 00:13:50.000 --> 00:13:51.585 Indeed. 00:13:51.585 --> 00:13:54.380 I need to talk to them once again. 00:13:54.380 --> 00:13:57.174 Yes, and soon. 00:13:57.174 --> 00:14:01.428 By the way, Iwatani-sama, have you decided on your reward yet? 00:14:02.137 --> 00:14:07.977 What can I offer you for your part in getting rid of the pope? 00:14:07.977 --> 00:14:08.894 Ah... 00:14:09.353 --> 00:14:11.897 And then, there's everything you did here in Cal Mira. 00:14:11.897 --> 00:14:16.193 If I don't do something now, I'll never be able to repay you enough. 00:14:17.111 --> 00:14:20.239 In that case, I do have an idea. 00:14:23.325 --> 00:14:27.246 As you wish, Sir Shield Hero. 00:14:27.580 --> 00:14:29.957 Oh, you're back, kid! 00:14:30.249 --> 00:14:33.335 Where'd you pick up this cutie? 00:14:33.335 --> 00:14:37.715 Forget that. Put together some equipment for her and us. 00:14:37.715 --> 00:14:40.759 I'll buy as much as I can, as thanks for last time. 00:14:40.759 --> 00:14:42.636 That's what I like to hear! 00:14:42.636 --> 00:14:44.638 You gonna stick around a while? 00:14:44.638 --> 00:14:47.725 Nah, we're leaving immediately. There's somewhere we need to be. 00:14:47.725 --> 00:14:49.059 Oh, that's right. 00:14:49.059 --> 00:14:51.729 What? Do you know something, boss? 00:14:51.729 --> 00:14:54.148 Huh? Nothing, really... 00:14:54.148 --> 00:14:55.733 Right, kid? 00:14:55.733 --> 00:14:56.609 Right. 00:14:56.609 --> 00:14:59.570 What's with you two? Tell me! 00:14:59.570 --> 00:15:02.656 You're one lucky missy. 00:15:03.574 --> 00:15:06.869 Come back anytime if you need anything! 00:15:09.663 --> 00:15:11.040 Naofumi-sama... 00:15:11.999 --> 00:15:14.960 Why won't you tell me where we're going? 00:15:14.960 --> 00:15:16.295 Oh, sorry. 00:15:16.629 --> 00:15:19.298 We're going to take the queen's reward. 00:15:19.298 --> 00:15:21.383 That you were talking about on the boat? 00:15:24.345 --> 00:15:28.641 Um... You will stay with us, won't you? 00:15:31.018 --> 00:15:33.020 Is that salt in the air? 00:15:33.604 --> 00:15:36.273 I should've known you'd notice. 00:15:36.273 --> 00:15:37.524 You don't mean... 00:15:37.524 --> 00:15:39.985 Yeah. We'll be there soon. 00:15:50.829 --> 00:15:53.666 What's going on, Naofumi-sama? 00:15:54.291 --> 00:15:56.043 Just watch. You'll find out. 00:15:56.794 --> 00:15:59.797 Representing the Queen of Melromarc, 00:16:00.214 --> 00:16:03.133 I, Second Princess Melty Melromarc, 00:16:03.133 --> 00:16:06.804 I hereby confer upon the Shield Hero, Naofumi Iwatani-sama, 00:16:06.804 --> 00:16:11.642 all rights to govern Seyaette's Demi-Human Region. 00:16:11.642 --> 00:16:12.643 What? 00:16:12.643 --> 00:16:15.729 Basically, that's the reward from the queen. 00:16:15.729 --> 00:16:18.190 I'm now the lord of this area. 00:16:18.565 --> 00:16:20.109 You are? 00:16:20.526 --> 00:16:24.446 Going forward, we will need a home base. 00:16:24.446 --> 00:16:28.075 But you could've lived in the capital now. 00:16:28.075 --> 00:16:32.705 If I did, I'd run the risk of running into Trash or * somewhere. 00:16:32.705 --> 00:16:33.956 Sheesh. 00:16:33.956 --> 00:16:35.624 Let's play, Mel-chan. 00:16:36.125 --> 00:16:37.001 - Yeah. - Follow me, Raphtalia. 00:16:37.835 --> 00:16:40.879 There's more I want to show you. 00:16:43.716 --> 00:16:44.758 Here. 00:16:46.218 --> 00:16:48.429 Oh, Shield Hero! 00:16:48.429 --> 00:16:50.556 Gran! You're at it, huh? 00:16:50.556 --> 00:16:54.184 I'll train all the new recruits you want. 00:16:54.184 --> 00:16:55.978 I know. I'm counting on you. 00:16:55.978 --> 00:16:58.689 And I've brought you a trainee with potential. 00:16:59.398 --> 00:17:01.066 Can't wait! 00:17:01.567 --> 00:17:04.778 Oh, hey. I've stocked us up on all the medicine we need, too. 00:17:04.778 --> 00:17:07.322 Let us know if you need anything else, okay? 00:17:07.614 --> 00:17:09.867 You all moved here? 00:17:09.867 --> 00:17:14.788 The moment they found I'd become the local lord here, they insisted on helping. 00:17:21.420 --> 00:17:24.923 If this keeps up, rebuilding will be finished in no time. 00:17:24.923 --> 00:17:26.300 Why? 00:17:27.092 --> 00:17:29.386 I chose this place a long time ago. 00:17:29.928 --> 00:17:32.723 Your village was destroyed in a Wave, 00:17:32.723 --> 00:17:35.642 so we'll use it as our symbol of resistance against them. 00:17:36.018 --> 00:17:38.395 We'll recruit more people after Lecia, 00:17:38.395 --> 00:17:42.816 train them here, and build an army bigger than the other heroes have. 00:17:42.816 --> 00:17:43.734 That way, if... 00:17:45.319 --> 00:17:46.779 Raphtalia? 00:17:47.279 --> 00:17:50.866 Naofumi-sama, please don't say any more. 00:17:51.158 --> 00:17:54.119 This is too much! 00:17:54.119 --> 00:17:58.123 It's like you're preparing us for life without you! 00:17:58.499 --> 00:18:01.585 It doesn't matter if Glass-san, L'Arc-san, or Therese-san show up again! 00:18:01.585 --> 00:18:04.338 I know we can fight them and the Waves off! 00:18:04.338 --> 00:18:06.340 So you won't die! 00:18:06.340 --> 00:18:08.133 I won't let you die! 00:18:08.133 --> 00:18:09.009 Raphtalia... 00:18:09.009 --> 00:18:11.595 But once the Waves are all gone, 00:18:11.595 --> 00:18:15.099 you'll return to your world. 00:18:15.099 --> 00:18:16.892 I'll never see you again. 00:18:16.892 --> 00:18:18.769 I never want that day to come! 00:18:18.769 --> 00:18:19.770 Well... 00:18:19.770 --> 00:18:21.814 Never! I refuse to accept it! 00:18:21.814 --> 00:18:26.735 Just thinking of life without you makes me... 00:18:27.236 --> 00:18:30.697 Don't go, Naofumi-sama! Please stay! 00:18:30.697 --> 00:18:32.199 Even after the Waves are gone, 00:18:32.658 --> 00:18:35.494 stay with us forever! 00:18:39.456 --> 00:18:41.583 It's been eating away at you, huh? 00:18:43.168 --> 00:18:44.670 Forgive me. 00:18:44.670 --> 00:18:48.006 Oh, no! You don't have to apologize! 00:18:48.298 --> 00:18:51.343 I certainly was wavering before. 00:18:54.805 --> 00:18:56.765 But not anymore. 00:18:57.558 --> 00:18:59.184 That's why I came here. 00:19:03.063 --> 00:19:04.439 We'll start over. 00:19:04.982 --> 00:19:07.985 Be it fighting the Waves or looking for new party members, 00:19:09.069 --> 00:19:10.696 it all begins here. 00:19:11.989 --> 00:19:16.326 Meeting you helped me find meaning in fighting the Waves. 00:19:16.326 --> 00:19:20.455 Meeting Filo and Melty helped me decide to fight for my friends. 00:19:20.789 --> 00:19:26.378 Meeting so many other people made me want to protect this world as its Shield Hero. 00:19:27.254 --> 00:19:31.508 This will be our origin, our starting point, and our home. 00:19:32.009 --> 00:19:33.177 Naofumi-sama... 00:19:33.594 --> 00:19:37.598 I hope you'll keep fighting with me as my sword, Raphtalia. 00:19:40.225 --> 00:19:41.977 Join us, Mel-chan. 00:19:41.977 --> 00:19:44.521 I-I'll pass! 00:19:47.900 --> 00:19:49.193 Ready? 00:19:49.193 --> 00:19:50.652 Here I go! 00:19:53.780 --> 00:19:55.908 Are you watching, Rifana-chan? 00:19:55.908 --> 00:19:59.203 Our flag flies in our village once again. 00:19:59.536 --> 00:20:02.206 That's a really pretty shield flag. 00:20:12.549 --> 00:20:13.842 The Records of the Four Cardinal Weapons 00:20:13.842 --> 00:20:15.219 Naofumi-sama... 00:20:18.055 --> 00:20:19.223 Yeah. 00:20:19.223 --> 00:20:23.393 The Shield Hero's story begins anew! 00:20:36.531 --> 00:20:39.993 I say it would behoove you to keep an open mind. 00:20:39.993 --> 00:20:41.495 "Behoove"? 00:20:41.495 --> 00:20:43.705 Huh? Why'd I say that? 00:20:43.705 --> 00:20:45.749 I'm counting on you two. 00:20:51.255 --> 00:20:55.092 Quite the bold decision by the Shield Hero. 00:20:55.092 --> 00:20:58.971 I suppose he won't be coming to see me for a while now. 00:20:59.221 --> 00:21:02.391 But you are still my golden goose. 00:21:02.391 --> 00:21:07.896 I trust that you'll become an even better patron and bring me even more profits.