WEBVTT 00:00:07.321 --> 00:00:09.531 Is that what the king has been up to? 00:00:10.782 --> 00:00:14.578 Malty-sama must've talked him into it. 00:00:15.746 --> 00:00:18.040 How is the Shield Hero holding up? 00:00:18.040 --> 00:00:21.710 He procured a demi-human girl from a slave trader. 00:00:22.836 --> 00:00:24.171 Is that so? 00:00:25.005 --> 00:00:27.215 That's a relief. 00:00:31.928 --> 00:00:34.848 is making waves here as well. 00:00:35.349 --> 00:00:40.187 We must prevent our neighbors from meddling, no matter what. 00:00:40.729 --> 00:00:45.150 We'll continue to keep an eye on things in the capital. 00:00:45.150 --> 00:00:46.610 I'm counting on you. 00:01:00.290 --> 00:01:06.129 As a reward for your efforts during the Wave and for fulfilling my request, 00:01:06.129 --> 00:01:08.632 Motoyasu-dono will receive 4,000 silvers, 00:01:09.216 --> 00:01:14.888 and Itsuki-dono and Ren-dono will receive 3,800. 00:01:14.888 --> 00:01:19.309 And as agreed upon, I have set aside 500 silvers for the Shield. 00:01:19.309 --> 00:01:20.435 However... 00:01:21.144 --> 00:01:25.148 Since it's offset by the cost of freeing his slave from her curse, 00:01:25.148 --> 00:01:27.150 he will receive no funds this time. 00:01:28.151 --> 00:01:31.196 You interfered in his duel, dispelled the... 00:01:31.196 --> 00:01:33.990 slave crest, was it? 00:01:33.990 --> 00:01:37.953 And now you refuse to pay him what he deserves? 00:01:37.953 --> 00:01:39.079 Right? 00:01:39.496 --> 00:01:42.290 If you'd followed the rules, Naofumi clearly would've won that duel. 00:01:42.290 --> 00:01:45.001 Wha... I didn't lose! 00:01:45.001 --> 00:01:48.964 You're mistaken, Itsuki-sama, Ren-sama. 00:01:48.964 --> 00:01:50.882 It was a one-on-one duel, 00:01:50.882 --> 00:01:54.636 and the Shield Hero was the one with monsters hidden in his cape. 00:01:54.636 --> 00:01:57.681 That is why Father didn't declare him the victor. 00:01:58.348 --> 00:02:01.518 Even then, you cheated by firing a magic spell at him. 00:02:04.730 --> 00:02:06.231 Get off me! 00:02:06.898 --> 00:02:08.817 I'm a cowardly cheat, after all! 00:02:12.112 --> 00:02:13.447 Besides, when the Wave hit, 00:02:13.739 --> 00:02:17.409 it was Naofumi who defended that village in the knights' stead. 00:02:20.662 --> 00:02:24.458 I believe he must be compensated in some way. 00:02:25.959 --> 00:02:30.255 Very well. I shall afford him the minimum agreed amount. 00:02:32.424 --> 00:02:35.343 You have it, so begone already! 00:02:35.802 --> 00:02:38.221 Isn't it great, Naofumi-sama? 00:02:39.723 --> 00:02:43.477 We don't have to waste our time in this place anymore. 00:02:48.899 --> 00:02:50.609 We're leaving, Raphtalia. 00:04:02.055 --> 00:04:02.848 There we go. 00:04:02.848 --> 00:04:06.226 She now has a new slave crest. 00:04:06.226 --> 00:04:08.979 There was no need to get another one, you know. 00:04:08.979 --> 00:04:13.316 But I wanted it, as a symbol of your faith in me. 00:04:13.608 --> 00:04:15.110 If you say so. 00:04:18.363 --> 00:04:20.866 A-Anyway, Naofumi-sama... 00:04:20.866 --> 00:04:23.910 Um, what do you think? 00:04:27.289 --> 00:04:29.541 Slave User's Shield, huh? 00:04:31.042 --> 00:04:32.127 What's that? 00:04:32.127 --> 00:04:34.254 A monster egg lottery. 00:04:34.254 --> 00:04:37.132 Pay 100 silvers, and you're guaranteed at least a filolial! 00:04:37.132 --> 00:04:41.261 You'll win a monster chick that'll double in value if you raise it well. 00:04:41.678 --> 00:04:42.846 A filolial? 00:04:42.846 --> 00:04:45.473 You must've seen them around. 00:04:45.932 --> 00:04:49.436 They're the large birds that pull carriages around town. 00:04:51.271 --> 00:04:52.522 Oh, those? 00:04:53.899 --> 00:04:56.067 What's more, if you hit the jackpot, 00:04:56.526 --> 00:05:02.073 you'll win a dragon worth twenty gold pieces! 00:05:02.073 --> 00:05:03.658 What, it's like a gacha game? 00:05:04.117 --> 00:05:05.201 What's a gacha game? 00:05:05.201 --> 00:05:07.245 Nothing. Forget it. 00:05:07.245 --> 00:05:09.581 Would you like to give it a shot? 00:05:09.581 --> 00:05:14.586 Act now, and I'll give you a package deal for that and the slave crest! 00:05:16.004 --> 00:05:19.758 You shouldn't waste money like that, Naofumi-sama. 00:05:20.175 --> 00:05:24.596 Well, I figured it wouldn't be fair to make you fight alone all the time. 00:05:24.596 --> 00:05:27.515 A monster should at least be some help. 00:05:27.515 --> 00:05:30.226 I can fight by myself just fine! 00:05:30.226 --> 00:05:33.772 If so, we can just sell it back to the slave trader. 00:05:33.772 --> 00:05:38.526 Either way, don't loosen your purse strings any more. 00:05:38.526 --> 00:05:39.736 Fine, I hear you. 00:05:40.153 --> 00:05:45.408 Relatives of mine in Lute Village asked me to help you out. 00:05:46.034 --> 00:05:48.495 Think it was someone you saved back then? 00:05:48.495 --> 00:05:49.412 Who knows? 00:05:50.038 --> 00:05:54.376 This book has recipes for finer medicines than you bring to me. 00:05:54.751 --> 00:05:56.544 Use it. It's yours. 00:05:56.544 --> 00:05:59.297 Uh, I can't read this world's language, though. 00:05:59.756 --> 00:06:01.466 Oh, right. 00:06:01.466 --> 00:06:04.052 The old hag at the magic shop wants to see you, too. 00:06:04.052 --> 00:06:05.387 It's for a similar reason. 00:06:05.387 --> 00:06:08.264 She said you helped her grandkid out in Lute Village. 00:06:09.057 --> 00:06:14.187 You have an affinity for healing and support magic, Shield Hero. 00:06:15.146 --> 00:06:18.692 And the young lady has light and dark magic affinity. 00:06:19.401 --> 00:06:21.027 She is half-raccoon, after all. 00:06:21.027 --> 00:06:23.405 I recommend she learn illusion magic and the like. 00:06:24.864 --> 00:06:27.117 In which case... 00:06:29.703 --> 00:06:32.580 We don't have the money to buy a magic grimoire. 00:06:32.580 --> 00:06:35.917 It's free, as thanks for helping my grandkid. 00:06:35.917 --> 00:06:39.295 I actually would've loved to give you a crystal ball instead. 00:06:40.255 --> 00:06:41.548 Don't you know? 00:06:41.548 --> 00:06:46.511 If you use a crystal ball, you can learn one of the magics sealed in it. 00:06:46.511 --> 00:06:48.221 First I've heard of that. 00:06:48.805 --> 00:06:53.184 But I heard the royal court ordered a bunch of them for the heroes. 00:06:53.184 --> 00:06:56.521 I bet they handed them out to every hero but me. 00:06:56.938 --> 00:06:59.816 Learning magic from a grimoire is hard, 00:06:59.816 --> 00:07:04.195 but if you keep at it, you can learn as many spells as you want! 00:07:04.195 --> 00:07:05.196 Do your best! 00:07:05.697 --> 00:07:07.032 Thank you. 00:07:09.784 --> 00:07:11.953 "Thank you," huh? 00:07:14.873 --> 00:07:16.583 I really can't read it. 00:07:17.542 --> 00:07:21.046 I wish there was a skill that'd translate books for me. 00:07:21.046 --> 00:07:22.630 Let's learn together, then. 00:07:23.465 --> 00:07:24.966 What? The language and magic? 00:07:26.843 --> 00:07:28.636 Well, yes. 00:07:30.513 --> 00:07:32.724 But the key word there is "together." 00:07:34.726 --> 00:07:37.228 There's more than a month until the next Wave, 00:07:37.228 --> 00:07:38.813 so I guess there's no better plan. 00:07:43.151 --> 00:07:45.236 Let's spend the night in Lute Village. 00:07:45.236 --> 00:07:48.114 And tomorrow, we can go grind some levels after breakfast. 00:07:48.114 --> 00:07:49.199 Sure! 00:07:52.702 --> 00:07:54.287 Hey, wake up! 00:07:54.871 --> 00:07:55.872 Raphtalia! 00:08:14.974 --> 00:08:17.227 It's so cute, Naofumi-sama! 00:08:18.978 --> 00:08:22.107 It must think you're its mother. 00:08:22.107 --> 00:08:24.442 Imprinting, huh? 00:08:24.943 --> 00:08:27.237 We should think of a good name for it. 00:08:27.237 --> 00:08:28.488 Yeah... 00:09:15.368 --> 00:09:18.746 I can't believe she grew so much in just two days! 00:09:19.205 --> 00:09:21.291 My Growth Boost skill probably helped. 00:09:21.541 --> 00:09:21.583 Monster Tam 00:09:24.752 --> 00:09:28.173 You named her Filo? As in "filolial"? 00:09:28.673 --> 00:09:30.717 Don't you think that's a bit lazy? 00:09:31.134 --> 00:09:33.386 She seems to like it, though. 00:09:35.096 --> 00:09:36.514 Hey, look. 00:09:36.514 --> 00:09:38.725 Why are the knights here? 00:09:39.976 --> 00:09:45.231 In light of his exploits during the last Wave, the Spear Hero, Motoyasu-sama, 00:09:45.231 --> 00:09:47.775 has been appointed ruling lord of this region. 00:09:50.612 --> 00:09:54.115 To help the rebuilding efforts, we've decided to levy a toll. 00:09:54.115 --> 00:09:58.036 Fifty silvers to enter the village, and fifty to exit. 00:09:58.328 --> 00:10:00.121 That's absurd! 00:10:00.121 --> 00:10:02.582 We won't even have anything to eat tomorrow! 00:10:02.582 --> 00:10:05.126 You wish to defy your lord's orders? 00:10:05.126 --> 00:10:06.586 Well, duh! 00:10:07.670 --> 00:10:09.088 The Shield Hero? 00:10:09.088 --> 00:10:11.007 You were still here? 00:10:11.424 --> 00:10:13.927 This is Motoyasu-sama's domain now. 00:10:13.927 --> 00:10:15.553 You have no right to question him. 00:10:15.553 --> 00:10:18.932 In fact, get out this instant, criminal scum! 00:10:19.891 --> 00:10:25.396 I don't mind leaving, but I don't think the villagers are gonna accept this. 00:10:25.396 --> 00:10:29.400 Motoyasu, do you know how much it costs to spend a night at the inn here? 00:10:30.276 --> 00:10:31.653 U-Uh... 00:10:31.903 --> 00:10:34.781 It's one silver a night, food included. 00:10:34.781 --> 00:10:39.786 You're charging a hundred nights' worth of money just to enter and exit the village! 00:10:39.786 --> 00:10:40.995 Yeah, yeah! 00:10:40.995 --> 00:10:41.746 He's right! 00:10:41.746 --> 00:10:44.540 Besides, you can't just show up and call yourself our lord. 00:10:44.540 --> 00:10:48.336 And it was the Shield Hero who defended this village during the Wave! 00:10:48.336 --> 00:10:51.214 You dare complain about a royal decree? 00:10:53.758 --> 00:10:55.802 You people had better knock it off! 00:11:00.014 --> 00:11:03.351 I trust you know who we are, Malty-sama. 00:11:03.643 --> 00:11:05.311 Why are you people here? 00:11:06.688 --> 00:11:07.772 For you. 00:11:08.648 --> 00:11:11.150 Who are they, Naofumi-sama? 00:11:11.150 --> 00:11:13.486 No idea, but I can tell they're important. 00:11:13.903 --> 00:11:15.363 How could this be? 00:11:17.824 --> 00:11:19.117 Shield Hero! 00:11:19.701 --> 00:11:21.995 Fight us for the right to rule this village! 00:11:24.706 --> 00:11:26.165 I refuse! 00:11:26.165 --> 00:11:31.546 But if we lose this, the village will fall into the Spear Hero's hands! 00:11:31.546 --> 00:11:37.051 As the current lord, even I cannot accept further taxation at this time! 00:11:37.427 --> 00:11:42.432 But why does that mean I have to take part in a dragon race? It sounds like a pain. 00:11:42.432 --> 00:11:45.727 They've asked for you. 00:11:45.727 --> 00:11:48.813 And besides, we don't have the right to challenge a Hero. 00:11:48.813 --> 00:11:53.776 That letter probably said something Myne didn't like. 00:11:53.776 --> 00:11:56.654 So she challenged you to take it out on you? 00:12:00.491 --> 00:12:03.995 Your filolial seems to be up for it. 00:12:05.455 --> 00:12:07.332 What's wrong with her? 00:12:07.332 --> 00:12:11.461 So it's true that filolials and dragons don't get along. 00:12:11.461 --> 00:12:13.421 Please, we beg you! 00:12:13.421 --> 00:12:16.466 We promise you a reward for winning! 00:12:19.302 --> 00:12:22.138 I'm not responsible for what happens if I lose, okay? 00:12:26.434 --> 00:12:27.894 So lame. 00:12:27.894 --> 00:12:30.521 And it's a bird, not a dragon. 00:12:32.106 --> 00:12:35.068 How are you gonna race my dragon with this? 00:12:42.950 --> 00:12:44.077 Motoyasu-sama! 00:12:45.453 --> 00:12:47.121 Motoyasu-sama! 00:12:47.121 --> 00:12:48.873 Healing magic! Hurry! 00:12:49.207 --> 00:12:52.335 Th-This is definitely going to bruise... 00:12:53.378 --> 00:12:55.546 It's his fault for getting too close. 00:12:57.507 --> 00:13:02.095 I've never seen Naofumi-sama smile so much before. 00:13:03.638 --> 00:13:06.766 The course will be three laps around the outskirts of this village. 00:13:06.766 --> 00:13:10.478 Whoever reaches this gate first will be declared the winner. 00:13:10.478 --> 00:13:12.397 Motoyasu-sama! 00:13:13.106 --> 00:13:16.234 Good luck, Naofumi-sama! 00:13:16.234 --> 00:13:17.777 On your marks... 00:13:20.655 --> 00:13:22.115 Start! 00:13:28.955 --> 00:13:30.248 Piece of cake. 00:13:42.885 --> 00:13:45.513 As source of thy power, I order thee. 00:13:45.513 --> 00:13:49.684 Decipher the laws of nature and create a pit in front of me. 00:13:50.476 --> 00:13:51.936 Earth Hole! 00:13:54.313 --> 00:13:56.774 No! The Shield Hero! 00:13:58.192 --> 00:13:59.193 Filo! 00:13:59.485 --> 00:14:01.154 Motoyasu-sama! 00:14:02.405 --> 00:14:04.490 Keep it up! 00:14:16.294 --> 00:14:18.296 As source of thy power, I order thee. 00:14:18.296 --> 00:14:21.841 Decipher the laws of nature and slow my target. 00:14:21.841 --> 00:14:23.217 Speed Down! 00:14:26.471 --> 00:14:28.014 Here's my chance! 00:14:28.014 --> 00:14:28.806 Damn it! 00:14:48.117 --> 00:14:50.661 What are you doing? Run faster! 00:14:55.374 --> 00:14:58.336 Filo! One last lap! 00:15:01.797 --> 00:15:03.257 Accursed beast! 00:15:03.758 --> 00:15:07.053 Decipher the laws of nature and hasten my target. 00:15:07.553 --> 00:15:09.055 Fast Speed! 00:15:17.647 --> 00:15:19.357 He's blocking my path! 00:15:19.357 --> 00:15:20.816 We're heading straight for the hole! 00:15:21.526 --> 00:15:23.110 Let's do this, Filo! 00:15:24.862 --> 00:15:26.781 Air Strike Shield! 00:15:47.426 --> 00:15:48.886 Naofumi-sama! 00:15:48.886 --> 00:15:51.097 Hang in there, Shield Hero! 00:15:51.097 --> 00:15:52.557 Faster! 00:15:52.557 --> 00:15:54.725 Don't let him beat you! Keep running! 00:16:08.114 --> 00:16:10.866 We won, right? 00:16:13.327 --> 00:16:15.037 Brilliantly done! 00:16:15.037 --> 00:16:18.708 Now we can rest easy and focus on rebuilding the village! 00:16:20.376 --> 00:16:22.837 If you wanna thank someone, thank Filo. 00:16:30.636 --> 00:16:32.221 You cheated! 00:16:32.221 --> 00:16:36.350 You didn't tell us your filolial was really this massive tub of lard! 00:16:36.350 --> 00:16:39.854 But it only transformed after the race was over. 00:16:39.854 --> 00:16:42.231 You're the ones who cheated! 00:16:42.231 --> 00:16:43.733 Making holes and all that! 00:16:43.733 --> 00:16:45.151 Holes? 00:16:45.151 --> 00:16:47.612 Do you have any proof? 00:16:47.612 --> 00:16:49.905 The Shield Hero is right. 00:16:51.157 --> 00:16:53.993 We detected traces of magic on the course. 00:16:54.535 --> 00:16:58.456 I-It was that criminal, obviously! 00:16:58.831 --> 00:17:02.710 No. The Shield Hero's magic affinities are healing and support. 00:17:02.710 --> 00:17:05.046 His raccoon friend's are light and dark. 00:17:05.046 --> 00:17:07.715 Completely different types than the magic we found. 00:17:08.132 --> 00:17:10.343 When did they learn so much about us? 00:17:10.343 --> 00:17:14.055 It's clear that the Spear Hero's party cheated. 00:17:14.347 --> 00:17:17.933 F-Fine! We shall leave for today! 00:17:19.226 --> 00:17:21.646 I let you win today, 00:17:21.646 --> 00:17:23.814 but it won't happen next time! 00:17:24.273 --> 00:17:25.816 In the first place, this fatso... 00:17:25.816 --> 00:17:28.027 Is your crotch okay? 00:17:28.611 --> 00:17:30.237 Naofumi-sama! 00:17:31.322 --> 00:17:34.867 A-Anyway, just you wait! I'll get you yet! 00:17:36.077 --> 00:17:37.870 Get well soon. 00:17:41.874 --> 00:17:45.961 Sir Hero, again, thank you so much. 00:17:45.961 --> 00:17:49.507 We don't know how to express our gratitude for everything you've done. 00:17:52.468 --> 00:17:55.346 Forget that. Hand over the reward. 00:17:56.263 --> 00:17:59.642 We're going around the village collecting money now. 00:17:59.642 --> 00:18:01.227 Please give us a few days... 00:18:01.227 --> 00:18:02.478 I don't want money. 00:18:03.646 --> 00:18:05.106 Sir Hero! 00:18:05.106 --> 00:18:10.486 I don't want rumors spreading about how I took all your rebuilding funds. 00:18:10.486 --> 00:18:12.905 Nobody in this village would ever say that! 00:18:14.657 --> 00:18:16.075 Really, now? 00:18:16.075 --> 00:18:19.995 But then, what else can we give you? 00:18:38.305 --> 00:18:41.016 S-Sorry, Naofumi-sama, 00:18:41.475 --> 00:18:43.978 but could we stop for a bit? 00:18:48.274 --> 00:18:50.776 We'll mostly be traveling by carriage now. 00:18:50.776 --> 00:18:53.571 You should try to get over your motion sickness. 00:18:53.571 --> 00:18:54.655 I'll try. 00:18:55.322 --> 00:18:57.116 Your face is a little red. 00:18:57.116 --> 00:18:58.159 Do you have a fever? 00:18:58.701 --> 00:18:59.577 No. 00:19:00.661 --> 00:19:03.581 Filo looks happy now that she gets to draw a carriage. 00:19:03.581 --> 00:19:04.665 She sure does. 00:19:08.711 --> 00:19:11.839 Are you interested in becoming a traveling trader, Sir Hero? 00:19:11.839 --> 00:19:12.923 A traveling trader? 00:19:13.466 --> 00:19:16.302 If so, this pass will come in handy. 00:19:16.302 --> 00:19:21.766 It exempts you from tolls across the country, so you can traverse the roads as you wish. 00:19:23.100 --> 00:19:27.146 We can run a traveling business while fighting monsters and leveling up. 00:19:27.146 --> 00:19:28.355 Sounds good. 00:19:28.355 --> 00:19:30.316 I'll do my best, too. 00:19:30.316 --> 00:19:31.734 Just sleep for tonight. 00:19:32.193 --> 00:19:33.486 I'll keep watch. 00:19:34.945 --> 00:19:35.905 Okay. 00:19:40.743 --> 00:19:41.786 Filo? 00:19:46.582 --> 00:19:48.793 Your feathers are stuffy as hell, you know. 00:19:51.545 --> 00:19:53.506 Meanie! 00:19:55.299 --> 00:19:58.344 Naofumi-sama... Naofumi-sama! 00:20:03.224 --> 00:20:06.852 Sorry, I must've fallen asleep. 00:20:09.772 --> 00:20:10.689 Huh? 00:20:11.232 --> 00:20:13.359 Th-That girl... 00:20:18.781 --> 00:20:22.201 Good morning, Master. 00:20:22.201 --> 00:20:23.244 Ma—?! 00:20:23.619 --> 00:20:25.579 Who the heck is she?! 00:20:25.579 --> 00:20:27.164 How would I know?! 00:20:28.082 --> 00:20:30.209 I'm hungry!