WEBVTT 00:00:06.928 --> 00:00:08.179 So return to the capital— 00:00:12.100 --> 00:00:13.977 What the hell are you playing at?! 00:00:13.977 --> 00:00:17.313 Curse you! How dare you take Princess Melty hostage! 00:00:17.647 --> 00:00:19.065 Hostage? 00:00:19.065 --> 00:00:22.235 Fellow knights! Justice is on our side! 00:00:22.235 --> 00:00:24.696 Destroy the Devil of the Shield! 00:00:25.864 --> 00:00:28.241 Resorting to calling me a devil now, huh? 00:00:28.825 --> 00:00:30.243 Raphtalia! Filo! 00:00:59.647 --> 00:01:00.982 R-Retreat! 00:01:02.484 --> 00:01:07.197 Oh no! Run away! 00:01:07.197 --> 00:01:07.989 Nah. 00:01:09.532 --> 00:01:11.910 Are you okay, Mel-san? 00:03:32.425 --> 00:03:33.801 Mel-chan... 00:03:35.970 --> 00:03:37.347 Naofumi-sama... 00:03:37.847 --> 00:03:39.390 How'd it go? 00:03:39.766 --> 00:03:43.645 The altered footage has made its way to the nearby towns and villages. 00:03:44.103 --> 00:03:46.606 Entering them would be too risky. 00:03:46.606 --> 00:03:47.774 I see. 00:03:49.150 --> 00:03:50.485 Isn't that... 00:03:52.946 --> 00:03:56.699 Why'd you try to kill the second princess in front of us? 00:04:00.286 --> 00:04:01.329 Answer me! 00:04:01.663 --> 00:04:04.332 I have nothing to say to the devil! 00:04:09.754 --> 00:04:12.257 That's a rosary from the Three Heroes Church. 00:04:12.257 --> 00:04:13.675 The Three Heroes Church? 00:04:13.967 --> 00:04:18.346 Melromarc's state religion, which worships the Sword, Spear, and Bow Heroes. 00:04:18.346 --> 00:04:21.266 That reminds me... I saw it at the church in the capital, too. 00:04:21.724 --> 00:04:24.143 The three heroes other than the Shield, huh? 00:04:24.644 --> 00:04:29.524 You'll learn just how grave the sin of disturbing our country's order is! 00:04:31.234 --> 00:04:33.278 What was that about? 00:04:33.278 --> 00:04:37.156 Dunno, but it's probably another one of the king's schemes. 00:04:37.448 --> 00:04:41.286 Thanks to her stupid dad, we're stuck here with nowhere to go. 00:04:42.662 --> 00:04:44.664 My father can't be behind this. 00:04:45.164 --> 00:04:47.125 Who else could've ordered it? 00:04:48.418 --> 00:04:50.586 My sister, probably. 00:04:50.586 --> 00:04:55.383 So she's trying to kill you and take your place as crown princess? 00:04:57.135 --> 00:05:01.514 But the knights who attacked you are under the king's direct control, right? 00:05:02.015 --> 00:05:04.934 It'd be natural to assume he's in on this. 00:05:06.644 --> 00:05:08.521 Knowing them, 00:05:08.521 --> 00:05:13.151 they want to frame "The Devil of the Shield" for this whole plot, huh? 00:05:13.151 --> 00:05:15.737 Father would never! 00:05:15.987 --> 00:05:17.697 What makes you so sure? 00:05:18.614 --> 00:05:21.159 Because Father is... 00:05:22.327 --> 00:05:25.913 Why stick up for a scumbag like him? 00:05:27.165 --> 00:05:28.833 You're wrong. 00:05:28.833 --> 00:05:30.043 Mel-chan... 00:05:30.376 --> 00:05:31.878 You're wrong! 00:05:32.462 --> 00:05:34.505 Why won't either of you understand? 00:05:34.505 --> 00:05:39.052 This is no time to be fighting among yourselves! 00:05:39.635 --> 00:05:42.722 Talk to Father one more time! 00:05:43.473 --> 00:05:44.974 Naofumi-sama... 00:05:47.685 --> 00:05:53.274 I... I can't face Mother like this! 00:05:53.816 --> 00:05:55.735 Don't cry, Mel-chan. 00:05:55.735 --> 00:05:57.403 I'm here for you. 00:06:09.499 --> 00:06:10.833 I've decided. 00:06:13.336 --> 00:06:15.338 Oh, Master. 00:06:15.338 --> 00:06:16.798 Welcome back. 00:06:19.675 --> 00:06:20.551 Listen. 00:06:21.219 --> 00:06:23.471 We're going to leave the country. 00:06:24.055 --> 00:06:25.515 What will you do? 00:06:26.224 --> 00:06:29.519 I'll return to the capital and talk to Father— 00:06:29.519 --> 00:06:31.145 Bad idea. 00:06:31.145 --> 00:06:33.648 If you went back now, you'd only get yourself killed. 00:06:34.315 --> 00:06:37.902 But if you decide to stay with us, I'll keep you safe. 00:06:39.278 --> 00:06:41.155 I can promise you that, if nothing else. 00:06:43.533 --> 00:06:45.743 Come with us, Mel-chan. 00:06:45.743 --> 00:06:46.661 Okay. 00:06:47.495 --> 00:06:49.455 We leave before dawn. 00:06:49.455 --> 00:06:51.124 Make sure you're ready. 00:06:51.124 --> 00:06:53.876 Where are we headed, Naofumi-sama? 00:06:55.294 --> 00:06:57.004 I've already got a place in mind. 00:07:11.477 --> 00:07:13.688 Master! 00:07:13.688 --> 00:07:15.481 You knew it had to be done. 00:07:15.481 --> 00:07:17.859 We can't cross these mountains on a wagon. 00:07:17.859 --> 00:07:21.112 We'll come back to get it once this all settles down. 00:07:21.446 --> 00:07:24.365 You promise to come back for it? 00:07:24.365 --> 00:07:25.158 I promise. 00:07:59.192 --> 00:08:01.444 Let's take a break here. 00:08:01.444 --> 00:08:02.403 'Kay! 00:08:03.863 --> 00:08:06.032 You all right, Second Princess? 00:08:06.032 --> 00:08:06.824 Yes. 00:08:09.452 --> 00:08:11.454 She must be tired. 00:08:12.246 --> 00:08:17.418 Naofumi-sama, what made you choose Siltvelt? 00:08:18.127 --> 00:08:19.837 The extra security. 00:08:19.837 --> 00:08:24.926 There must be a reason they're trying so hard to prevent us from going there. 00:08:25.426 --> 00:08:27.762 It might be the perfect place to flee to. 00:08:29.055 --> 00:08:30.014 Right! 00:08:41.067 --> 00:08:42.360 Father... 00:08:44.111 --> 00:08:46.614 Tell me something. 00:08:47.114 --> 00:08:49.075 What happened between you and Father? 00:08:53.371 --> 00:08:54.705 What? 00:08:54.705 --> 00:09:00.503 But Mother said to treat the Shield Hero well. 00:09:01.128 --> 00:09:05.383 Come to think of it, I've heard nothing about your mom. 00:09:05.841 --> 00:09:08.844 She's the queen of this country. 00:09:08.844 --> 00:09:09.929 The queen? 00:09:09.929 --> 00:09:12.807 That means she's higher than Father in the pecking order. 00:09:13.182 --> 00:09:15.434 The queen's more powerful? 00:09:15.935 --> 00:09:19.230 Melromarc is a matrilineal monarchy. 00:09:20.856 --> 00:09:23.818 You mean that king married into the royal family? 00:09:23.818 --> 00:09:25.319 What's so funny? 00:09:25.319 --> 00:09:28.239 He acts like he owns the world. 00:09:28.239 --> 00:09:29.907 So what if he married into the family?! 00:09:29.907 --> 00:09:31.534 But he's adopted royalty? 00:09:34.537 --> 00:09:35.663 Let's get going. 00:09:50.469 --> 00:09:51.846 They're not over here. 00:09:52.388 --> 00:09:54.432 They can't have gone far. 00:09:54.432 --> 00:09:55.558 Find them! 00:10:10.531 --> 00:10:12.116 Look for them! 00:10:12.658 --> 00:10:13.784 Where are they? 00:10:14.118 --> 00:10:15.786 They've blocked this route off, too? 00:10:16.245 --> 00:10:17.538 Let's backtrack a bit. 00:10:30.009 --> 00:10:31.052 There they are! 00:10:31.052 --> 00:10:32.261 Over there! 00:10:33.012 --> 00:10:34.513 They found us? 00:10:34.513 --> 00:10:35.640 Can you run? 00:10:35.973 --> 00:10:36.849 Yes. 00:10:37.475 --> 00:10:39.935 We're making a break for it past that big rock! 00:10:57.787 --> 00:10:59.872 There's nowhere left to run. 00:11:00.247 --> 00:11:03.459 You're are surrounded. 00:11:03.459 --> 00:11:07.380 Cease your resistance and release Princess Melty at once. 00:11:07.630 --> 00:11:10.841 "Release"? It's not like I have her tied up. 00:11:10.841 --> 00:11:14.303 Quit lying. We have all the proof we need. 00:11:14.303 --> 00:11:17.765 Heroes, I'm perfectly fine, as you can see. 00:11:18.224 --> 00:11:21.602 The Shield Hero kept me safe. 00:11:22.019 --> 00:11:26.482 Hang on. Didn't Naofumi abduct you? 00:11:26.816 --> 00:11:31.153 A dastardly plot was behind all this. 00:11:31.153 --> 00:11:35.491 I asked him to take me and protect my life. 00:11:35.491 --> 00:11:37.243 "Protect"? 00:11:37.493 --> 00:11:42.206 What could the Shield Hero possibly stand to gain by abducting me? 00:11:42.581 --> 00:11:45.000 The queen told me... 00:11:45.000 --> 00:11:51.132 This is the time for all of us to work together to thwart the catastrophes. 00:11:51.882 --> 00:11:56.512 Our world cannot withstand any further pointless conflict! 00:11:57.096 --> 00:11:59.306 Please put your weapons away. 00:11:59.974 --> 00:12:03.269 As she says, this is a setup. 00:12:03.644 --> 00:12:06.313 I'll tell you everything I know. 00:12:06.647 --> 00:12:07.273 So— 00:12:07.273 --> 00:12:09.442 You mustn't listen to him! 00:12:10.109 --> 00:12:13.195 That devil possesses a brainwashing shield. 00:12:13.195 --> 00:12:18.909 That accursed shield lets him take over one's mind just by talking to them. 00:12:19.160 --> 00:12:22.413 Wha... Who would believe such a lie? 00:12:22.413 --> 00:12:26.333 The Three Heroes Church has found that 00:12:26.333 --> 00:12:30.171 heretics who worship the Shield have started popping up in the past month. 00:12:30.588 --> 00:12:32.381 The Three Heroes Church again? 00:12:32.840 --> 00:12:36.260 The Devil of the Shield called himself "the Savior of the Heavenly Fowl" 00:12:36.260 --> 00:12:38.679 and went around brainwashing innocent people! 00:12:39.013 --> 00:12:40.556 Sister? 00:12:40.556 --> 00:12:43.768 Melty, you poor thing! 00:12:43.768 --> 00:12:47.354 I see the Devil of the Shield has already brainwashed you. 00:12:47.855 --> 00:12:49.315 I see! 00:12:49.315 --> 00:12:52.693 Then Raphtalia-chan and Filo-chan were really brainwashed by Naofumi, too. 00:12:52.693 --> 00:12:53.986 You're wrong! 00:12:53.986 --> 00:12:56.655 We've not brainwashed! 00:12:56.655 --> 00:12:59.825 If my shield had an ability like that, 00:12:59.825 --> 00:13:01.619 we wouldn't be in this situation to begin with! 00:13:02.036 --> 00:13:04.371 But there's no guarantee that it doesn't. 00:13:04.371 --> 00:13:07.124 Do you have any proof to convince us? 00:13:09.210 --> 00:13:13.255 Naofumi, hand over the second princess. 00:13:14.006 --> 00:13:16.842 I promise you she won't be harmed in any way. 00:13:19.428 --> 00:13:22.932 Well, if we can avoid fighting, 00:13:23.349 --> 00:13:25.392 that might be for the best. 00:13:27.353 --> 00:13:30.356 You're absolutely right, Ren-sama! 00:13:30.356 --> 00:13:34.026 Melty's safety comes first! 00:13:40.366 --> 00:13:41.700 Come, now. 00:13:42.243 --> 00:13:44.245 Let's go home together. 00:13:45.079 --> 00:13:46.038 No... 00:13:46.580 --> 00:13:48.874 If I go back, I'll be killed! 00:13:56.507 --> 00:13:59.093 Come to me, now. 00:14:00.636 --> 00:14:01.929 Please! 00:14:02.805 --> 00:14:04.014 Help me! 00:14:10.813 --> 00:14:13.774 Ren, I appreciate your offer, 00:14:14.233 --> 00:14:17.152 but I don't trust that woman with the second princess. 00:14:18.612 --> 00:14:19.989 What do you mean? 00:14:23.409 --> 00:14:25.703 What are you talking about? 00:14:25.703 --> 00:14:28.497 Melty is my dear sister. 00:14:28.497 --> 00:14:29.164 I— 00:14:29.164 --> 00:14:34.336 You want to be crown princess so badly that you're willing to kill your sister? 00:14:35.004 --> 00:14:39.425 You'll say you're undoing the "brainwashing" and kill her when nobody's looking. 00:14:39.425 --> 00:14:41.760 I bet that's what you're planning! 00:14:43.846 --> 00:14:46.098 I did promise to keep you safe. 00:14:47.516 --> 00:14:48.684 Filo! 00:14:48.684 --> 00:14:50.269 'Kay! 00:14:55.357 --> 00:14:56.775 Go! 00:14:59.486 --> 00:15:01.030 Air Strike Shield! 00:15:13.167 --> 00:15:15.044 Not so fast! 00:15:47.076 --> 00:15:50.788 I've called for backup. There's no escape for you now. 00:15:53.832 --> 00:15:55.501 I can't get this off. 00:15:56.168 --> 00:15:58.712 Filo-chan! 00:15:58.712 --> 00:16:03.634 L-Let go of me! Huh? I-I've lost all my strength! 00:16:03.634 --> 00:16:08.722 I had the royal alchemists make this so you could stay an angel forever. 00:16:08.722 --> 00:16:11.308 As source of thy power, I order thee. 00:16:11.308 --> 00:16:16.772 Decipher the laws of nature and slice through my target like a blade of water. 00:16:16.772 --> 00:16:18.565 Zweit Aqua Slash! 00:16:22.027 --> 00:16:23.529 I won't miss next time. 00:16:23.529 --> 00:16:25.280 Unhand Filo-chan! 00:16:31.829 --> 00:16:33.080 Myne-san? 00:16:33.455 --> 00:16:35.290 Are you trying to kill Princess Melty?! 00:16:35.290 --> 00:16:38.502 She's the one who attacked first. 00:16:38.502 --> 00:16:40.379 Zweit Hellfire! 00:16:40.379 --> 00:16:42.131 Zweit Fire Arrow! 00:16:43.257 --> 00:16:45.217 What the hell is wrong with you? Stop! 00:16:47.511 --> 00:16:50.472 If we can't undo her brainwashing, she'll have to die! 00:16:54.476 --> 00:16:55.644 Naofumi-sama... 00:16:56.061 --> 00:16:58.897 Can I leave Mel-san to you for a bit? 00:16:58.897 --> 00:16:59.732 Sure. 00:17:00.691 --> 00:17:02.192 Step back a little. 00:17:03.444 --> 00:17:06.155 Come forth, Rage Shield! 00:17:07.656 --> 00:17:10.200 Filo-chan... 00:17:16.623 --> 00:17:18.208 That shield! 00:17:20.502 --> 00:17:24.173 Bring down the hammer of justice on the Devil of the Shield! 00:17:25.299 --> 00:17:26.383 Fire! 00:17:39.063 --> 00:17:40.397 Not on my watch. 00:17:45.778 --> 00:17:48.155 My turn now! 00:17:51.492 --> 00:17:55.287 Annihilate the Devil of the Shield and his party! 00:17:57.873 --> 00:17:59.708 Wait, don't! 00:18:08.509 --> 00:18:09.927 What's that light? 00:18:19.228 --> 00:18:21.021 What the hell's going on? 00:18:22.106 --> 00:18:23.065 Ren... 00:18:38.872 --> 00:18:39.123 Disarming Successful 00:18:46.171 --> 00:18:47.172 Wait! 00:18:47.172 --> 00:18:49.216 She's on our side. 00:18:50.175 --> 00:18:54.638 That's one of the Shadows, an espionage squad under the queen's direct control. 00:18:55.097 --> 00:18:56.723 Shield Hero... 00:18:56.723 --> 00:19:00.185 This is the first time I meet you in this form, I daresay. 00:19:00.185 --> 00:19:02.104 Wait, "daresay"? 00:19:04.231 --> 00:19:07.192 Allow me to get straight to the point. 00:19:07.734 --> 00:19:12.239 Shield Hero, you are requested to meet with Her Majesty the Queen, I daresay. 00:19:12.698 --> 00:19:14.199 With the queen? 00:19:14.533 --> 00:19:17.077 This commotion has a deep-rooted cause, I daresay. 00:19:17.536 --> 00:19:20.455 We would like your help, I daresay. 00:19:20.706 --> 00:19:26.837 This abduction is a setup by those who find your accomplishments alarming. 00:19:26.837 --> 00:19:29.590 Oh, great. More pains in the * to deal with. 00:19:29.965 --> 00:19:33.343 And? What would I gain by meeting her? 00:19:33.343 --> 00:19:37.848 You'll understand once you do, I daresay. 00:19:43.395 --> 00:19:47.733 The queen's in the opposite direction from Siltvelt. 00:19:48.192 --> 00:19:51.236 Hey, Second Princess, do you know this country? 00:19:53.155 --> 00:19:55.157 Oh yeah, Second Princess, 00:19:55.157 --> 00:19:56.950 you can use magic, huh? 00:19:58.535 --> 00:19:59.995 ...me that. 00:19:59.995 --> 00:20:01.663 What was that, Second Princess? 00:20:01.663 --> 00:20:03.248 Stop calling me that! 00:20:03.832 --> 00:20:05.626 What's gotten into you? 00:20:08.712 --> 00:20:11.506 I have a name! It's Melty! 00:20:11.840 --> 00:20:15.636 So why do you keep calling me "Second Princess," Shield Hero? 00:20:16.053 --> 00:20:18.263 Don't treat me like some outsider! 00:20:19.139 --> 00:20:22.517 Hey, you call me "Shield Hero," too. 00:20:22.517 --> 00:20:25.187 If you don't like that, I'll call you Naofumi. 00:20:25.187 --> 00:20:28.273 So you call me Melty, too. 00:20:29.107 --> 00:20:31.360 Come on, Naofumi! 00:20:31.777 --> 00:20:33.153 Straight to first names? 00:20:33.153 --> 00:20:35.530 Gotcha, Second Princess... 00:20:35.530 --> 00:20:36.573 Hey! 00:20:36.573 --> 00:20:37.407 Melty. 00:20:38.242 --> 00:20:39.660 Happy now? 00:20:40.160 --> 00:20:41.703 One more time. 00:20:43.121 --> 00:20:45.457 Say my name one more time. 00:20:45.958 --> 00:20:47.501 Melty. 00:20:47.918 --> 00:20:50.170 And don't you forget it. 00:20:50.587 --> 00:20:53.173 Also, thank you. 00:20:54.508 --> 00:20:55.384 What's up? 00:20:56.593 --> 00:20:59.263 It's nothing! 00:21:02.641 --> 00:21:04.101 What's that smell?