My name is Shildina, the Water Dragon miko.
I have come as a representative of the emperor!
Raphtalia, that's...
Yes. The Water Dragon miko.
I have a message for the rebel Emperor!
The path of peace has been shattered, and an all-out battle can no longer be avoided.
A battle in the capital will cost many innocent lives!
I know you do not desire needless conflict!
So...
Let us put an end to this war with a duel between representatives of both sides!
If you can defeat me, the government army will collapse, and the war will end!
If you long for peace, then let this duel bring an end to your revolution!
You must reconsider!
You're the leader of our armies! You don't need to go alone!
I'm the one who went to speak with the Water Dragon miko in the first place.
But... Iwatani-sama, we should be cautious...
For the duel,
I challenge the former miko of the Water Dragon, Sadeena!
Huh? Oh, my...
Sadeena-neesan?
You've got good taste, asking for me.
Wait!
We haven't decided to agree to this duel...
She's come alone.
If we don't agree to this duel, there's no telling what people will say later.
It will probably affect things after the revolution ends.
You know how terrifying a miko can be, I'm sure.
If you don't want to get hurt, be good children and watch from a safe distance.
I'm the "former" Water Dragon miko, Sadeena.
My last wish has come true.
I will atone for our clan's shame here.
Our clan?
I'm...
I'm your little sister!
The Rising of the Shield Hero
Episode 11: Oracle Miko
Sadeena-neesan's...
Sister?
I was born after you fled Q'ten Lo.
So I can understand why you don't recognize me...
But because of you, I was forced to become the Water Dragon miko!
I see...
They did that to you.
I tried so hard to be your replacement...
You failed?
You let the criminal escape?
I'm sorry!
Why can't you do what Sadeena did?
Dad... Mom...
So she can't take Sadeena's place after all?
Is there always such a difference between younger and older sisters?
We don't need a failure of a miko!
I'm sorry! I'm sorry!
Do you know the hell I had to go through to become the miko?
Do you understand?
You can't!
You abandoned your country and your clan,
and now you're a traitor who stands against the Emperor!
Former miko Sadeena, I will judge you in the Emperor's stead!
Why don't you transform?
Do you think you can beat me without getting serious?
Divine winds, become a power that protects me and buries my foes!
Drifa Divine Wind Armor!
Then I'll just kill you!
Fight!
Are you mocking me?
Sadeena-neesan?
You're not even moving a muscle, huh?
It's my fault you had to suffer like that.
You've been through a lot of pain, haven't you?
Are you sure?
If I can't win under the same conditions, then I shall bring shame to the title "miko".
This is... the legendary sake "Sakamata"?
Aw...
It's almost too good to drink!
Can I take it home?
They started a drinking contest?
This barely seems like a duel anymore...
Juice? I want some, too!
To think we get a chance to drink together!
We can finish this with a drinking competition if you want.
Knowing them, they forced you to be the perfect miko, right?
You were never allowed to fail.
You had to execute people whom you had nothing against.
They made my little sister do the things I did...
If you don't want to do it, the best thing is to quit.
I'll help you.
Shut up!
Do you know what happened to me because you ran away?
That's why we need to put an end to this horrible rule of our clan!
So that no more miko need to suffer like we did!
That's...
Yes.
The harpoon you left in Q'ten Lo!
No... the oracle?
The miko is someone who offers her life to protect the emperor.
If I was born into this world to become the miko,
then I will fulfill my duty!
What is it?
Um... something kinda fuzzy went out of that harpoon
and into that lady's body, she says.
Drifa Lightning Speed!
Thunder Guard!
Sadeena's magic?
The power to copy the will and memories of an object into a card
and replicate them when needed...
So that's the oracle, huh?
The Emperor is merciful!
I'll kill you without making you suffer!
I'm sorry, but I can't let you kill me here!
On my shoulders rest the fates of the Emperor and Q'ten Lo!
Just like there are people you risk your life to protect,
I have people I want to protect, too!
I can't lose this fight either!
For the sake of my suffering sister, too!
Wave Dragon Strike!
Thundering God.
Thundering God?
She did it on her own, without your help?
How?
I've gotten stronger after leaving this nation.
There's no way you could beat me by copying my old techniques.
No... I haven't lost yet.
Rukor Fruit?!
You can't have...
Zodia...
So it was her?
But why did she do that?
That tail...
Onee-chan?
Yes, the power is overwhelming, yes indeed.
"Yes indeed"?
I see.
So that form is your ace in the hole, huh?
Come and get me whenever you like, yes indeed.
You seem pretty confident!
Her mana is far stronger than before.
Illusion magic...?
Drifa Thunder Burst!
Five Elements Emperor Splitter!
Earth conquers water, yes indeed.
Sadeena-neesan!
Sadeena!
Are you okay?
Hmm, if you can fight this much, you pass, yes indeed.
Sadeena couldn't even touch her...
What did she summon?
You're worried about me, Naofumi-chan?
Onee-san is so happy!
Hey, get off me!
Aw, come on. I never get a chance like this.
It's suddenly getting unstable...
Naofumi-chan...
What are you doing here?
I've been here the whole time and you only just saw me?
Oh dear...
Is it because of all the sake I drank?
So you were drunk off your ass?
If you're with the rebel emperor, does that mean you have a spirit implement?
Yeah.
I'm the Shield Hero.
The Shield Hero...
Has Shildina-chan taken a liking to Naofumi-chan, too?
Is Naofumi-chan your lover?
Of course not!
Then...
Shildina-chan!
What's wrong?
Um, there's a big hole in her chest, and something really big is trying to get inside!
Is the oracle power going out of control?
Raphtalia!
Get back, everyone!
Soul Slice!
This body has finally stabilized, yes indeed.
Holder of the spirit implement.
Woman who would become the new emperor.
Former Water Dragon miko.
And divine fowl of a foreign land.
The time has come.
Now is the hour to destroy them, yes indeed.
Wait! Who are you?
We'll see each other again, yes indeed.
She flew?
Some type of wind magic?
She can fly?
I want to fly, too!
Master, Raph-chan says she hears something from your pocket.
That card is saying, "Save me!"
It has that lady's... "soul"?
She gave me something that important?
Did she fly in the direction of the capital?
Yes.
Raluva!
Yes, sir!
We're heading to the capital.
We'll send a message if we need anything.
Stay here until then.
But the government's army is in the capital...
We'll be fine!
Filo.
Okay!
Sadeena.
Let's go save your other little sister.
Thank you, Naofumi-chan.
She couldn't even slow them down?
What a useless miko she is.
Bring out all the treasure in the storehouses!
Yes, ma'am!
Makina-sama, this way.
What shall we do with the emperor?
Leave the little brat.
He'll just get in the way.
He's the Emperor, so he can take responsibility and die.
Sadeena, do you know where the Emperor is?
The tallest building in the castle.
That's where the Emperor's room is.
What's wrong?
Look!
Naofumi-sama...
Let's hurry.
This is awful.
S-Save us!
Hey! What happened?
Sh-She suddenly appeared in the castle!
"She"?
She'll k-kill me!
Somebody!
Save us!
Hey, get a hold of yourself!
That's her!
Naofumi-sama, it must be...
Naofumi-sama, look!
Return of the Emperor