WEBVTT 00:00:14.310 --> 00:00:15.687 Come on! This way! 00:00:27.198 --> 00:00:29.034 Don't stop moving! Quickly! 00:00:30.744 --> 00:00:35.248 You'll be held here until we turn you over to Kyo-dono. 00:00:35.832 --> 00:00:37.333 Naofumi-sama... 00:00:37.667 --> 00:00:40.253 You're angry right now, aren't you? 00:00:46.426 --> 00:00:51.931 But I won't die before I see you again! 00:00:59.272 --> 00:01:00.398 My power... 00:01:01.483 --> 00:01:02.776 You're wasting your time. 00:01:04.527 --> 00:01:09.407 The more you use your power here, the more it gets *ed away. 00:01:11.034 --> 00:01:14.913 And you can't force open the door with that tiny body. 00:01:15.789 --> 00:01:19.042 L'Arc-san, Therese-san... Glass-san! 00:01:19.292 --> 00:01:21.544 How do you know our names? 00:01:21.544 --> 00:01:24.255 That face, the color of your hair... 00:01:24.255 --> 00:01:25.465 Are you... 00:01:25.465 --> 00:01:27.759 Are you Raphtalia-san? 00:01:44.984 --> 00:01:50.657 The Rising of the Shield Hero 00:02:58.308 --> 00:02:59.225 Episode 10 Katana Hero 00:02:59.225 --> 00:03:02.812 Raphtalia... Is that you, Raphtally-chan? Episode 10 Katana Hero 00:03:02.812 --> 00:03:04.898 How did you reach this world? Episode 10 Katana Hero 00:03:05.273 --> 00:03:07.525 And why are you so small? 00:03:08.401 --> 00:03:09.444 What's wrong? 00:03:09.444 --> 00:03:12.363 You're Naofumi-sama's... 00:03:13.823 --> 00:03:15.450 No, all of our enemies! 00:03:16.993 --> 00:03:19.704 Yeah. Yeah, that's right. 00:03:19.704 --> 00:03:24.000 But I think we're still under a truce... 00:03:24.417 --> 00:03:28.504 Until we avenge Ost-san and stop Kyo. 00:03:29.047 --> 00:03:33.468 And for that to happen, we need to get out of here as fast as we can. 00:03:33.801 --> 00:03:36.012 So, won't you help me once more? 00:03:42.310 --> 00:03:43.895 That tough attitude... 00:03:43.895 --> 00:03:46.606 You're small, but you're definitely Raphtally-chan! 00:03:46.606 --> 00:03:49.651 Of course. We feel the same. 00:03:49.651 --> 00:03:54.405 We want to take back the Spirit Tortoise's power and return it to your world. 00:03:54.405 --> 00:03:55.573 But... 00:03:55.907 --> 00:03:56.824 But? 00:03:57.242 --> 00:04:02.747 We made it home, but I guess the whole thing was Kyo's trap. 00:04:02.747 --> 00:04:04.707 And now we're in this mess. 00:04:04.999 --> 00:04:06.834 I see. 00:04:06.834 --> 00:04:11.339 You were sent here, just like we were sent to the Infinite Labyrinth. 00:04:11.339 --> 00:04:13.007 The Infinite Labyrinth? 00:04:13.007 --> 00:04:16.052 That's where you guys ended up? 00:04:16.052 --> 00:04:19.264 That's a temporal prison you can never escape from! 00:04:19.514 --> 00:04:21.724 Quiet! Pipe down in there! 00:04:22.475 --> 00:04:26.396 We should start by going over what we know, it seems. 00:04:29.565 --> 00:04:31.693 I can't believe it... 00:04:31.693 --> 00:04:36.155 Kizuna... Kizuna was trapped in the Infinite Labyrinth? 00:04:36.155 --> 00:04:38.324 I never even thought... 00:04:38.324 --> 00:04:40.868 I should've checked that, too! 00:04:40.868 --> 00:04:43.830 But she's out now, and that's what matters, right? 00:04:44.205 --> 00:04:47.834 And Kizuna and your party left you to head to Sikul. 00:04:48.418 --> 00:04:50.837 It must've been hard for Naofumi-san. 00:04:51.254 --> 00:04:52.297 Yes. 00:04:52.297 --> 00:04:54.799 He may never forgive me. 00:04:55.508 --> 00:04:56.759 That's not... 00:04:56.759 --> 00:05:01.055 I thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for saving Kizuna. 00:05:01.306 --> 00:05:03.433 This time, we'll... 00:05:05.310 --> 00:05:07.937 bring you back to Naofumi. 00:05:08.229 --> 00:05:09.188 Glass-san... 00:05:09.188 --> 00:05:13.192 Like I said, this place is called the Prison of Exhaustion. 00:05:13.651 --> 00:05:17.739 It has a magic that constantly drains and exhausts those inside. 00:05:17.739 --> 00:05:21.909 And the guards' power is enhanced with special talismans. 00:05:22.368 --> 00:05:24.078 It's a rough place to be stuck in. 00:05:27.040 --> 00:05:31.627 Spirits have their very life drained. 00:05:31.919 --> 00:05:35.548 That's why they let you keep your weapons, then. 00:05:36.382 --> 00:05:38.051 Yeah, that's part of it. 00:05:38.051 --> 00:05:41.012 But also, you can't take a vassal weapon from its wielder. 00:05:44.766 --> 00:05:47.185 Just like the Cardinal Weapons? 00:05:50.438 --> 00:05:54.025 Glass got excited when she heard about Kizuna. 00:05:54.025 --> 00:05:56.944 That just made the exhaustion worse. 00:05:57.445 --> 00:05:59.447 We need to get out of here, fast. 00:06:04.952 --> 00:06:08.956 Our abilities are weakened, but we can still use them, right? 00:06:09.832 --> 00:06:10.708 Yes... 00:06:11.167 --> 00:06:13.169 I may be able to do something. 00:06:18.549 --> 00:06:20.718 Escapees! 00:06:23.221 --> 00:06:26.682 No... it's all I can do at this level... 00:06:30.061 --> 00:06:30.978 They're gone? 00:06:34.649 --> 00:06:35.441 What? 00:06:38.486 --> 00:06:40.613 Where were you hiding? 00:06:41.447 --> 00:06:43.533 Answer me! Hey! 00:06:44.617 --> 00:06:45.493 What? 00:06:45.952 --> 00:06:46.160 Compared to Glass-san's abilities, it's nothing! 00:06:46.160 --> 00:06:49.247 My talisman... Compared to Glass-san's abilities, it's nothing! 00:06:49.622 --> 00:06:52.250 Don't worry. Her stuff's on a whole other level. 00:06:52.250 --> 00:06:53.876 What do you think I am? 00:06:54.627 --> 00:06:56.295 What do we do now? 00:06:56.295 --> 00:06:59.340 We head to Sikul, of course. 00:06:59.340 --> 00:07:01.801 We need to meet up with Kizuna and the others. 00:07:02.135 --> 00:07:03.344 No objections here. 00:07:05.638 --> 00:07:09.350 Naofumi-sama, I'm coming back. 00:07:09.725 --> 00:07:12.562 I'm coming back to be with you. 00:07:17.066 --> 00:07:21.988 Kizuna's group headed to Sikul using Return Dragon Vein, right? 00:07:21.988 --> 00:07:24.240 It'd be the fastest thing for us, too. 00:07:24.532 --> 00:07:29.120 But we'd have to get to Raybul's dragon hourglass. 00:07:29.120 --> 00:07:32.957 We don't know what kind of trap Kyo's set. 00:07:34.125 --> 00:07:38.546 Let's try and get your level as high as we can on the way. 00:07:38.546 --> 00:07:41.299 And this time, we're with you. 00:07:41.299 --> 00:07:44.343 We'll all head to Sikul together. 00:07:48.306 --> 00:07:49.974 I'm starving, too. 00:07:49.974 --> 00:07:53.394 But they took all our stuff at the prison. I'm broke. 00:07:53.769 --> 00:07:57.440 And people will get suspicious if we wear these cloaks all the time. 00:08:06.991 --> 00:08:09.118 Here you go, Raphtally-chan. 00:08:09.118 --> 00:08:10.786 Th-Thank you. 00:08:10.786 --> 00:08:13.164 Sorry. You would've rather had some food, right? 00:08:14.665 --> 00:08:17.293 I'm not that hungry! 00:08:19.504 --> 00:08:21.422 You look pretty hungry to me! 00:08:21.422 --> 00:08:26.677 They say that demihumans in her world change shape as they gain levels. 00:08:26.677 --> 00:08:29.639 But I guess they need food, too. 00:08:29.639 --> 00:08:31.432 I'll have to sell these, too. 00:08:31.432 --> 00:08:33.267 You have more? 00:08:47.031 --> 00:08:51.035 You seem a little bigger than before, Raphtalia. 00:08:51.035 --> 00:08:54.413 My joints kind of hurt, actually. 00:08:54.622 --> 00:08:56.457 Growing pains? 00:08:56.457 --> 00:09:00.836 I can tailor your kimono, but we'll need a new weapon for you. 00:09:02.338 --> 00:09:03.673 Oh, fine! 00:09:03.673 --> 00:09:05.466 It's for Raphtalia-san, after all! 00:09:06.092 --> 00:09:07.593 Sorry... 00:09:12.557 --> 00:09:14.725 Sheesh. It's dangerous out there. 00:09:14.725 --> 00:09:17.061 They're looking for us, though. 00:09:19.105 --> 00:09:20.565 You're very good at that. 00:09:20.565 --> 00:09:25.319 Since we've fought each other, it's kind of embarrassing to have you see me doing this. 00:09:25.319 --> 00:09:26.904 Kizuna-san's haori... 00:09:28.072 --> 00:09:30.491 She said you gave it to her. 00:09:30.491 --> 00:09:32.368 Did you tailor it for her? 00:09:32.368 --> 00:09:33.244 Yes... 00:09:33.661 --> 00:09:36.038 She seemed to really like it. 00:09:36.038 --> 00:09:37.665 I see. 00:09:37.665 --> 00:09:39.500 I hope you see her soon. 00:09:39.500 --> 00:09:42.712 And, um, you too... 00:09:42.712 --> 00:09:46.215 I hope you see your lad soon, too, Raphtally-chan. 00:09:50.803 --> 00:09:51.596 Yeah! 00:09:58.102 --> 00:10:00.521 That's the dragon hourglass. 00:10:00.521 --> 00:10:02.857 Something's up. 00:10:03.107 --> 00:10:06.277 They're deciding who will wield the Katana Vassal Weapon. 00:10:06.277 --> 00:10:07.778 There's a candidate for it! 00:10:07.778 --> 00:10:09.614 At last! 00:10:09.614 --> 00:10:12.199 Katana Vassal Weapon? 00:10:12.199 --> 00:10:13.534 Seriously? 00:10:13.534 --> 00:10:16.579 That's something else to worry about, huh, L'Arc? 00:10:17.747 --> 00:10:23.085 A vassal weapon wielder, like myself or L'Arc, is about to be born in this country. 00:10:23.502 --> 00:10:29.050 The presence of a hero is capable of tilting the military balance between nations. 00:10:29.050 --> 00:10:31.594 Why would that be a problem for L'Arc? 00:10:31.844 --> 00:10:34.096 Let's go check it out! 00:10:34.096 --> 00:10:37.892 As a fellow vassal weapon wielder, I've got to take a look at him, at least. 00:10:42.897 --> 00:10:47.568 We will now choose the holder of the Katana Vassal Weapon! 00:10:48.736 --> 00:10:53.658 Many adventurers have tried to draw the vassal weapon. 00:10:53.658 --> 00:10:56.535 But none have succeeded! 00:10:56.535 --> 00:11:02.333 But the vassal weapon will heed the call of its rightful bearer! 00:11:04.335 --> 00:11:06.712 It's kind of like a big party. 00:11:06.712 --> 00:11:08.339 That's what it is, actually. 00:11:08.339 --> 00:11:12.301 Raybul has held the Katana Vassal Weapon for ages. 00:11:12.593 --> 00:11:15.179 It's not just important militarily, 00:11:15.179 --> 00:11:18.474 it's a symbol of their faith. 00:11:18.474 --> 00:11:21.936 And this is a chance to own it. That is, to be a hero. 00:11:21.936 --> 00:11:25.147 Holding it grants you wealth, fame, and power. 00:11:25.147 --> 00:11:27.775 But it's not easy. 00:11:27.775 --> 00:11:32.363 The Vassal Weapon itself chooses its holder. 00:11:32.863 --> 00:11:35.116 And now there's a candidate for it? 00:11:36.283 --> 00:11:38.744 Now, candidate, come forward! 00:11:38.744 --> 00:11:42.873 If you truly desire the katana, draw it! 00:11:47.795 --> 00:11:48.921 That's... 00:11:49.338 --> 00:11:50.756 It's Kazuki-sama! 00:11:50.756 --> 00:11:52.883 He'll be the one to wield it? 00:12:16.157 --> 00:12:17.658 It's no good. She's not here. 00:12:17.658 --> 00:12:19.827 She may have run into a house. 00:12:19.827 --> 00:12:22.079 We'll search them all! 00:12:25.291 --> 00:12:27.626 Why am I... 00:12:29.295 --> 00:12:30.379 This is... 00:12:37.595 --> 00:12:38.804 My slave crest! 00:12:39.054 --> 00:12:42.558 Grab her! She stole my katana! 00:12:42.558 --> 00:12:44.477 No, it's not yours. 00:12:44.477 --> 00:12:45.853 Don't move! 00:12:48.689 --> 00:12:50.524 I can't get rid of it! 00:12:50.691 --> 00:12:51.525 Right? 00:12:51.525 --> 00:12:53.903 Once you own a vassal weapon, you can't get rid of it. 00:12:53.903 --> 00:12:55.488 That's not important now! 00:12:55.488 --> 00:12:57.323 We should withdraw. 00:12:59.450 --> 00:13:00.201 Here. 00:13:06.707 --> 00:13:07.917 Raphtalia-san! 00:13:07.917 --> 00:13:10.252 Lass? That idiot... 00:13:11.921 --> 00:13:14.465 Why did it disappear? 00:13:27.436 --> 00:13:29.897 My body... why? 00:13:29.897 --> 00:13:31.398 There she is! 00:13:55.297 --> 00:13:58.300 Naofumi-sama... Filo... 00:14:02.596 --> 00:14:07.977 Just once... Just once more... I want to see Naofumi-sama again. 00:14:08.477 --> 00:14:10.271 He may be mad. 00:14:10.646 --> 00:14:13.774 He may not pat me on the head anymore. 00:14:18.279 --> 00:14:19.363 This way! 00:14:19.363 --> 00:14:21.448 Head around to the back! Hurry! 00:14:26.495 --> 00:14:29.456 But still... I want to see you again, and apologize! 00:14:30.082 --> 00:14:32.835 And if you'll let me, 00:14:33.377 --> 00:14:36.255 I'll be your sword again. 00:14:37.923 --> 00:14:40.676 No! That's not it! 00:14:41.051 --> 00:14:44.513 You can get mad at me if you want. You don't need to forgive me. 00:14:46.348 --> 00:14:48.559 But I'll never leave you again! 00:14:49.685 --> 00:14:54.440 And this time, I want to stand by your side, 00:14:57.192 --> 00:14:58.611 not just be your sword! 00:15:00.821 --> 00:15:01.947 Who's there? 00:15:03.741 --> 00:15:06.660 The Hero of the Katana Vassal Weapon? 00:15:13.459 --> 00:15:14.501 This way. 00:15:19.757 --> 00:15:22.259 You look wonderful, Dame Hero! 00:15:22.676 --> 00:15:23.677 This way! 00:15:23.677 --> 00:15:25.137 Surround the shrine! 00:15:25.554 --> 00:15:26.931 It doesn't hurt anymore. 00:15:27.389 --> 00:15:29.475 And I feel strong, too. 00:15:30.768 --> 00:15:33.354 Thank you for this clothing. 00:15:34.939 --> 00:15:36.732 Think nothing of it! 00:15:38.776 --> 00:15:39.735 Goodbye. 00:15:47.284 --> 00:15:48.577 Those clothes... 00:15:48.577 --> 00:15:50.746 She's the Hero of the Katana Vassal Weapon! 00:15:50.746 --> 00:15:51.747 Move. 00:15:55.417 --> 00:15:58.796 You think you're a Hero already, huh? 00:15:58.796 --> 00:16:00.547 Wait, you look taller! 00:16:01.048 --> 00:16:03.342 I don't want to shed meaningless blood. 00:16:03.342 --> 00:16:05.052 Will you leave? 00:16:05.844 --> 00:16:08.764 Don't tell me what to do, thief! 00:16:08.764 --> 00:16:10.516 That belongs to me! 00:16:10.516 --> 00:16:12.977 I was supposed to be its wielder! 00:16:12.977 --> 00:16:17.398 Give it back now, and I'll let you die a painless death. 00:16:17.856 --> 00:16:20.943 I apologize for my lack of strength. 00:16:20.943 --> 00:16:23.821 But if you don't get out of my way, I can't guarantee your safety. 00:16:24.363 --> 00:16:29.076 Is that your way of saying you might "accidentally" kill me, *? 00:16:34.289 --> 00:16:35.624 Powder Snow. 00:16:38.919 --> 00:16:40.170 My magic... 00:16:46.385 --> 00:16:48.303 You demi-humans are so weak. 00:16:48.303 --> 00:16:51.015 All that talk, and you can't even hurt me? 00:16:57.521 --> 00:17:02.026 These are copies of Byakko, one of the Four Holy Beasts. 00:17:02.026 --> 00:17:05.821 Four Holy Beasts? Guardians, like the Spirit Tortoise? 00:17:05.821 --> 00:17:07.489 That doesn't matter! 00:17:07.489 --> 00:17:09.992 What matters is that they're my servants in combat, 00:17:09.992 --> 00:17:11.618 the product of many long hours of research! 00:17:12.536 --> 00:17:15.289 So you're going to do the same thing Kyo does? 00:17:15.289 --> 00:17:17.958 Don't you dare say that * name! 00:17:17.958 --> 00:17:20.461 Fine, then. You're Byakko's dinner tonight. 00:17:22.421 --> 00:17:23.589 I'm sorry. 00:17:31.638 --> 00:17:34.058 The Byakko copies... 00:17:34.058 --> 00:17:35.184 Impossible... 00:17:35.726 --> 00:17:40.814 The true Guardian Beast we fought was much stronger than them. 00:17:42.316 --> 00:17:44.026 There's still time to reconsider. 00:17:44.026 --> 00:17:45.527 Please, just leave. 00:17:46.612 --> 00:17:48.238 I can't do that, fool! 00:17:50.240 --> 00:17:52.868 Instant Blade: Mist. 00:17:59.875 --> 00:18:01.835 Don't move, please. 00:18:01.835 --> 00:18:05.631 If you do, you'll end up like those poor tigers. 00:18:07.341 --> 00:18:08.550 Kazuki-sama! 00:18:09.551 --> 00:18:11.762 You two! Kill her! 00:18:11.762 --> 00:18:14.556 And take back my vassal weapon! 00:18:14.556 --> 00:18:17.267 No, Kazuki-sama! You must not move! 00:18:17.518 --> 00:18:20.187 You want Kyo's favor that badly? 00:18:20.187 --> 00:18:23.357 No! I'm going to put one over on him, 00:18:23.357 --> 00:18:25.526 and I need the vassal weapon to do it! 00:18:25.526 --> 00:18:27.694 When you see Kyo, tell him... 00:18:28.112 --> 00:18:32.491 That the Shield Hero is coming to take revenge for Ost-san. 00:18:33.117 --> 00:18:34.243 The Shield Hero? 00:18:34.243 --> 00:18:37.955 Wait, are you the demi-human kid who was with him? 00:18:37.955 --> 00:18:40.082 Hey, wait! 00:18:40.082 --> 00:18:41.458 Please! 00:18:41.458 --> 00:18:43.502 That really belongs to me! 00:18:43.752 --> 00:18:46.797 It must've been a mistake that you ended up with it! 00:18:46.797 --> 00:18:48.757 Hey, are you listening? 00:18:48.757 --> 00:18:51.885 Wait! Wait! 00:18:57.182 --> 00:19:00.644 I used a little too much power, I guess. 00:19:09.278 --> 00:19:10.612 My body won't... 00:19:19.746 --> 00:19:22.166 It seems this is the end. 00:19:24.459 --> 00:19:25.836 Naofumi-sama... 00:19:26.420 --> 00:19:29.298 I did my best, didn't I? 00:19:33.719 --> 00:19:35.387 Air Strike Shield! 00:19:44.313 --> 00:19:48.525 Spiral Strike! 00:19:50.485 --> 00:19:53.238 It still feels weak! 00:19:57.075 --> 00:20:00.037 Hunting Skill: Blood Flower Strike! 00:20:08.086 --> 00:20:10.255 Okay, that's done! 00:20:10.756 --> 00:20:12.049 Kizuna-san! 00:20:14.134 --> 00:20:15.719 Raphtalia-san! 00:20:15.761 --> 00:20:17.012 Onee-chan! 00:20:17.679 --> 00:20:19.848 Rishia-san! Filo! 00:20:25.145 --> 00:20:26.396 Naofumi-sama... 00:20:27.689 --> 00:20:29.775 Naofumi-sama, I... 00:20:40.160 --> 00:20:42.663 Naofumi-sama. Everyone. 00:20:42.663 --> 00:20:46.083 Thank you for saving me. 00:20:48.460 --> 00:20:51.964 Raphtalia-san, the crest on your chest... 00:20:51.964 --> 00:20:54.925 Yes. It disappeared. 00:20:55.384 --> 00:21:00.889 Raphtalia, you're... you're free now. 00:21:01.306 --> 00:21:02.391 So...