This is for me?
Yes. Atla and I made it this morning.
I hope you like it.
This is...
I'm told it's like my mom used to make.
Was it too salty?
No... no.
It's so good...
So good...
It's wonderful!
Fohl-san and Atla-san were, it turns out, the children of Trash's little sister, Lucia.
Should we tell the two of them?
Trash is happy enough that he was able to build a relationship with him.
How was Siltvelt?
I'm told there was some trouble.
It happened exactly like you said it would.
But thanks to you,
the Siltvelt forces are going to be helping in the war against the Phoenix.
You work fast, as always.
Preparing for the battle with the Phoenix takes precedence over everything else right now.
So, what's next for you, Iwatani-sama?
I'm going to keep getting ready for the Phoenix, but I need to finish things with Q'ten Lo.
I can't focus on what's in front of us
while I'm worried they might be lurking in the shadows.
Understood. Raphtalia-san.
Yes?
The next time we meet, I might be welcoming you as a royal guest.
I'm sorry... I know this is an important time.
It's not your fault.
I'm just doing my job as a lord.
Naofumi-sama!
How'd he like your home cooking?
See for yourself.
He looked like he loved it.
If you're done with things, then let's head home.
We leave as soon as we're ready.
Yeah!
The Rising of the Shield Hero
Episode 6: Leaving Port
Count! You're back!
What's up?
I came to choose who's going to Q'ten Lo with me.
Will you be taking these with you?
Thanks to everyone in the village, they're really strong now!
I'd like to have as much fighting power as I can,
but we need to be able to defend the village, too.
It'd be good to have Sadeena-neesan along.
Yeah.
She knows the area.
And...
Atla-san and Fohl-kun, I suppose?
They helped a lot in Siltvelt.
Where are Itsuki and Ren, by the way?
Training. They'll be back tonight.
Even if the curse still affects them, they're both Cardinal Heroes.
I'd like one of them to come.
If you're going to Q'ten Lo, you should take him.
Take Gaelion?
Q'ten Lo is protected by the Water Dragon.
As a fellow dragon, Gaelion-chan should be able to sense him.
Okay, let's take him, then.
No fair! I want to go, too!
I can fight, too!
Do you remember what happened when the village was attacked?
Yeah.
We don't know when they'll come back.
Keeping everyone here safe is important, too.
Can you help with that?
Yeah.
Okay, then...
Hey, you in there!
Hey!
What is it?
Can you take me to Q'ten Lo, too?
I looked at the weapons those guys were using...
...and I think it was my master who made them.
You're sure?
That's how it seems to me.
They've been missing for ages, and this might be my chance to find them!
Please!
It'll be dangerous. Is that okay?
I was an adventurer, you know.
My level is 87, I think.
That's surprisingly high!
I'll keep your weapons clean and ready on the way!
Fine, you can come!
I owe you one!
That's why he was so good with a sword.
He was the first person to train you, after all.
We can talk about the rest when Itsuki and Ren get back.
I'd like to leave tomorrow!
Nii-chan!
Help me!
Why are you dressed like that?
Those two made me wear this!
A crossdresser, huh?
No, that's not quite right.
Keel's actually a girl.
I found out when we were taking measurements for her to work at the shop.
I always thought I was a guy!
So did I!
But why that outfit?
She was creatively inspired, she says.
Everybody loved it!
Well, I don't like it!
No...
Naofumi-sama?
Keel, from now on, when you go trading, you wear that.
More attention means more sales.
Your talent...
must be put to work!
But I want to be a strong man!
Whether you're a man or a woman, it's important to be useful.
Got it?
If you say so...
Naofumi-sama, you've got money symbols in your eyes.
He never changes.
Naofumi!
You're back, huh?
I heard you ran into trouble in Siltvelt.
Yeah, in more ways than one.
Did anything happen in the village while I was gone?
No assassin attacks,
but we found explosion craters near the village.
They might've tried to set a trap.
Or gotten into a fight with someone...
But who?
Found you, villains!
Who's there?
Jump!
It's me!
My spear didn't seem to work as well as it should.
Very well!
As source of thy power, I order thee!
Decipher the laws of nature, and burn my foes to ash!
Drifa Firestorm!
Filth must be cleansed by fire!
Now, on to the next one!
I'm glad nothing happened.
I guess I'll look into it when I have time.
Hey, Naofumi.
What?
I know you're busy, but don't forget you need to do what Fitoria-san asked.
Once we're done with things in Q'ten Lo.
She's already given you the reward in advance...
Yeah.
Mel-chan!
I'm coming! Just wait!
Let's play!
I'm still talking.
What Fitoria wants, huh?
She said before that it was for the Four Heroes to get closer, but...
Ren-san.
Can you look at the shopping list?
Let's add some dried jerky.
We're running low.
Thank you for always helping!
You're helping out, huh?
I want to do everything I can.
I'm a part of this village, after all.
Naofumi, should we go to Q'ten Lo, too?
Hmm...
I don't know if the Cardinal Weapons will work on them.
But we're taking a ship to get there.
If we have to fight a battle at sea, long-range weapons will help, I'm sure.
Itsuki, Rishia, will you come?
All right.
I-I'll do my best.
Ren, I want you to take command if the village is attacked.
Can you protect the village with Eclair?
I see.
It looks like they trust you, after all.
For now, focus on breaking the curse.
When we need you, I'll call you with the Portal.
Got it.
Um, Naofumi-sama.
Just who is the Emperor?
That they'd be willing to send assassins to protect their position...
Isn't it just part of being human to try and cling to your position and power?
I have no interest in those things, though.
Tell that to the people of Q'ten Lo.
Okay.
I'm not sure they'll understand, though.
Is everything I asked for ready?
Yes!
It's almost all aboard.
The last 10 percent is being loaded now.
All this is just 10%?
We can't have anything happening to the Hero.
So we added a little extra.
Just like I heard, you're really doing everything you can for him!
They don't seem happy to see me, though.
So it seems.
Okay, let's board.
We leave port once the last of the cargo's aboard!
I have something to report.
The false emperor has left port for our nation.
Worry not.
Your enemies will never arrive in our lands.
Leave it all to me.
So that all people may know of your kind heart.
It's like we're flying!
Don't pose like that! It's bad luck!
What a strange light!
You can't reach Q'ten Lo without it.
Look.
Whirlpools?
If you don't follow the light, the whirlpools will block your path.
Whirlpool to our front!
Hard to starboard!
Your and Raphtalia's parents made it through these seas?
Yup.
Mother and Father went through these seas...
These whirlpools are a hassle.
Yeah.
Why do you think your master's in Q'ten Lo?
I couldn't say.
They'd go all over, chasing skirts and running from debt collectors.
So they're a loser?
They have a lot of problems, but top-notch skills.
I decided to study under them after falling in love with one of their weapons at first sight.
They're that good?
If I can meet them again, I think I can get even better.
If they're that good, should I hire them instead of you?
Come on now, don't be like that!
Anything unusual nearby?
I can sense a dragon in the far distance.
That "Water Dragon", huh?
Yes.
I tried to get closer, but was blocked by a barrier.
The Water Dragon's barrier.
We're almost to Q'ten Lo's territorial waters.
The fog...
I hope we can get there without anything happening.
These guys were willing to come all the way to our village.
They won't let us land without a fight.
Stay sharp, everyone!
Something approaching from our rear starboard!
Another ship!
It's about to collide with us!
Wind Arrow!
Naofumi-sama!
Let's go!
What's going on?
Death to the false Emperor!
Tornado Throw!
Meteor Shot!
Death to the false Emperor!
Leave this to me.
As source of thy power, I order thee.
Decipher the laws of nature, and let the lightning pierce my foes!
All Drifa Chain Lightning!
That's too risky!
Zweit Aura!
Thanks, Naofumi-chan!
I'd like to take them alive and question them...
Don't let them self-destruct!
We'll take them out first!
Okay!
Roger!
Got it!
Brother... no time to be seasick.
I know!
Stardust Blade!
I knew it.
Hero attacks don't work, huh?
Die, False Emperor!
Air Strike Shield!
Wait!
Don't go after them!
You're at a disadvantage underwater!
Let's push them back, Gaelion-chan!
Lightning Strike Harpoon!
Okay, almost done!
Glory to the Emperor!
Oh, no!
I won't let you!
Shield Prison!
Thanks. You saved our lives.
Sure thing.
No enemies in sight!
Looks like we're okay, for now.
As long as we, Naofumi-sama's servants, are around,
they'll never succeed!
This one too, huh?
I can't believe they'd attack us with all these whirlpools around.
That's how bad they want us not to come.
I hope we can make it to Q'ten Lo without any more trouble.
Naofumi-chan!
Raphtalia-chan!
Naofumi-sama!
Atla!
Where are we?
You okay?
Yes.
Whew! There you are!
You got caught in that thing, too, huh?
Yes.
The Water Dragon's brought us here.
I could feel it in the whirlpool myself.
The Water Dragon...
There has to have been another way to get us here...
That's right.
Why would they do this?
It seems there's something they wanted to share, and it's urgent.
What's this?
A fragment of a Dragon Emperor.
It contains a message from the Water Dragon, it seems.
You sure about this?
If you go out of control again...
I sense no trace of evil about it.
It'll be fine.
I see.
Did you learn something?
It seems the Water Dragon's wish is for you to return this nation to its rightful form.
"Rightful form"?
This nation was covered by a barrier for many years.
This barrier existed to protect the Pacifier of Spirit Implements.
"Pacifier"?
I don't know much more than that,
but it seems your clan fulfilled that role for generations.
Raphtalia-chan, did your father ever say anything?
I'm sorry... Never.
He probably thought you didn't need to know.
Yes.
"Spirit Implements"...
That probably refers to the Cardinal Weapons, I think.
I agree.
Then "Pacifier"....
The name implies it's someone who keeps a leash on the wielders of those weapons.
For example, if a hero misuses the power of a weapon,
having somebody immune to its effects would keep the worst from happening.
So their weapons are an application of that art?
Naofumi-sama?
So what are we supposed to do, specifically?
The Emperor has control over Q'ten Lo's barrier.
First, that needs to be fixed, or our friends won't be able to make landfall.
What?
Raph-chan!
They're going in circles and stuck, I'm told.
Just like the Water Dragon said, huh?
So even if we'd kept going, we never would've made it, huh?
There's a base nearby that controls the barrier, it seems.
I hate the idea that it's manipulating us.
But let's head outside.
What's this?
The Water Dragon prepared these to hide your identities.
They're well-prepared, huh?
A shining cherry tree?
A species unique to Q'ten Lo. The Sakura Lumina.
It wasn't easy, but I guess we made it.
This is where my mother and father were born.
Arriving in Q'ten Lo