The Water Dragon says the barrier is controlled from that lighthouse.
We'll have to disable it if we want to hook up with the ones still on the ship.
I'd like to get them in port quickly, yeah.
Their stats seem okay...
But no matter what we do, we can't get close to land.
Yes.
Is everyone okay?
Naofumi-sama...
Raph-chan says they're fine, right?
I'm not worried. Just upset that I'm not next to him.
Where's Naofumi?
Here we are!
How do we look?
Great.
It'll hide your face, too.
Raphtalia-chan, make sure you don't let your tail and ears show.
Okay.
What is this?
It's proof that the Water Dragon protects us.
It's an object of worship in this country.
So it's something holy?
If we're done changing, let's go.
Right.
We need to break that barrier.
The Rising of the Shield Hero
Episode 7: Arriving in Q'ten Lo
It's beautiful...
The Sakura Lumina shine when it's night.
They're used as an energy source for a lot of different tools.
Could we take them home and use them in our village?
The thing is, they only seem to grow properly in this country.
I see.
Are they fishing?
Looks like they're gathering seaweed.
It'd be fastest if we could just fly there.
Unless they tried to shoot us out of the sky.
We'll be safe and go by land.
I don't know what to call this...
"Japanese Raphtalia Land"?
What?
It's in honor of the Emperor's clan.
The Emperor's clan is loved by the people?
But my mom and dad had to leave Q'ten Lo.
Huh?
What?
Naofumi-sama!
Yeah.
Wait.
You go, Gaelion-chan!
You two don't move.
Can you stand?
Hey!
What was that about?
How could you...
Aren't you scared of the magistrates?
You were the ones who killed that monster, right?
We just wanted to save that kid.
All that happened here was one monster happening to eat another.
Lies.
Would you disobey the Emperor?
Of course not.
I'm sure you're smart enough to know what this monster is, right?
A servant of the Water Dragon?
We're sorry!
Who are they?
Messengers of the Water Dragon?
I can't believe it's gotten this bad...
Well done, young lady!
While everyone else was too scared of the magistrates to act,
you took action to save that child's life!
If a child's being attacked, of course you're going to save them.
I'm so moved that I've fallen in love, young lady!
Please allow me, Muramasa, to buy you a cup of tea, young lady.
Um, we didn't...
I'm sorry. We're in a hurry.
How gorgeous!
Please, let me buy you some tea!
He's going after every girl he sees...
Is he Motoyasu #2?
Thanks.
But I already have someone I like, so I must refuse.
Aw, don't say that.
Zweit Thunderbolt.
What a tomboy...
Well, now we've attracted attention.
Let's get moving.
Yes.
Let's hurry.
Let's.
What a strange man!
What were those magistrates upset about?
The current emperor forbids killing living things.
Even monsters.
Like one of the old shoguns did.
The shogun?
I'm glad Gaelion was here.
So they can't punish a monster for killing another monster, huh?
If the monster's owner made them do it, maybe the owner would be punished.
But they can't do anything if it's a servant of the Water Dragon.
So we made good use of what the Water Dragon gave us, huh?
Which means they can't even fish in this country.
Yes.
That's why the fishermen were gathering seaweed.
Wait! If you take that, how am I to...
Those who don't pay their taxes are no different than traitors!
But if we can't fish...
Would you disobey the emperor?
Raphtalia-chan...
We may be able to use this to our advantage.
I'm sure a lot of the citizens aren't happy with this law.
What's wrong?
Someone's watching us.
A magistrate?
I don't know.
We'll use invisibility magic when we turn the corner.
Got it.
I am not your enemy!
The sea people have shared with me the words of the Water Dragon,
and I have come to welcome you!
Please, at least hear me out!
Raphtalia.
The timing's too good for the whole thing to be a lie.
Hey.
For now, stand up.
Um...
First, let's hear who you are and what you want.
I am Luminus, the son of Raluva,the city mayor.
Get to the point.
But...
I would prefer you to speak normally, too...
Then...
We want your help.
Why us?
I'm sure you've seen what's happening in this country.
This "no killing living things" thing?
And the taxes are horrible... some of the people are literally starving.
We cannot let this evil government continue.
So you're not happy with the emperor, huh?
I'll explain more at the mansion.
Would you come with us?
We could at least listen to him, right?
Yeah.
Don't get any ideas about setting us up for a trap.
I would never!
If I offend you, I'll slit my stomach open to apologize!
I am Raluva, the city mayor.
May I see your face?
You look like your father.
You knew my father?
He was very kind to me.
You spent time with Raphtalia-chan's father, right?
You're the former miko of the Water Dragon, right?
It's good to see you again.
I'm Iwatani Naofumi, the Shield Hero.
I know of you.
We cannot thank you enough for keeping Raphtalia-sama safe.
I thought this place was cut off.
But you know about the outside world.
This is a trading town, after all.
I see.
And?
What do you mean you want our help?
We want Raphtalia-sama to take the throne and end this awful government.
Take the throne? M-Me?
We came to this country to work things out with whoever was attacking Raphtalia.
Once that's done, we're leaving.
I am aware.
You're not opposed to that?
If she would become a puppet to those in power like the current emperor,
she would be no true emperor!
The emperor is supposed to exist for the sake of this world, for their people.
Raphtalia-sama's father felt the same.
Is that why he left?
That's not the only reason.
There was an ugly fight over who was to be the next emperor back then.
Staying in this country would've meant a horrible end for him.
And so...
We have waited for so long...
for the moment when the true emperor would put an end
to this and return this world to the way it should be!
What is your plan?
First, to eliminate the magistrates guarding the lighthouse,
to send the signal to start the revolution.
I believe that would benefit you as well.
Do you have the troops ready?
My clan, and the people of this town,
are ready to rise up.
All right.
Naofumi-sama...
Raphtalia, get your miko outfit ready.
Again?
But that means...
Here.
Do you know what that means?
If I put that on...
They're coming after us anyway.
We'd do better to have more allies.
Yes, but...
I want to get that barrier down fast, so we can meet up with the ones on the ship, too.
And... look.
Look at their eyes.
They've been waiting for so long for a sign to appear.
I'll help you put it on.
U-Um...
Water Dragon's Miko Dress - Crude
Please, guide us, emperor!
We will follow you, even if it costs us our lives!
Proud citizens of Q'ten Lo!
The true emperor has returned!
Now is the time to put an end to the evil government!
The true emperor will lead you!
For the sake of the world!
For the sake of your people!
Come with us if you are brave enough!
Naofumi-sama, you imitated Atla-san to get them fired up...
And it worked!
I'm getting excited!
We'll take the lead. I don't want unnecessary casualties.
All right.
If we can't avoid this, we'll have to go forward.
Halt!
This is holy ground belonging to the emperor!
Tell your leader that the true emperor has come to speak with them!
You're the False Emperor... and the holders of the evil Spirit Implements!
We do not speak to traitors!
Kill them!
Well, I expected that.
Let's go!
Meteor Shield!
The Spirit Implements will not work on us!
Damn it! He blinded me?!
We've made preparations, too.
All Zweit Aura!
Raphtalia-chan!
Right!
Follow the true emperor!
Yes, Father!
We'll do this fast!
Okay!
This is the lighthouse...
If we can quench the fire at the top...
What are you doing?
Kill the False Emperor already!
He's the boss?
So it seems.
Coward who claims to be the emperor...
Feel the power of I, Bearga, who have been blessed by the true Emperor!
What?
What's this?
Looks like the protection Naofumi-chan gave us vanished.
That's...
A Sakura Emperor's Stone!
A weapon that weakens the power of Spirit Implements,
and increases the power of one blessed by the emperor!
It's the perfect weapon for stopping heroes...
Here I go!
Zweit Aura!
It blocks hero magic, too?
Kill the traitors!
As source of thy power, I order thee!
Decipher the laws of nature, and pierce my foes!
All Drifa Chain Lightning!
No matter what happens, I'll protect you two!
And don't forget me!
You're... the miko of slaughter!
You would oppose us, despite your wickedness?
Yes. Let's get the slaughter started!
What do we do?
Die!
False Emperor and holder of the evil Spirit Implements!
Drifa Aqua Slash!
Drifa Rock Blast!
Sadeena!
That was pretty clever, Naofumi-chan!
Not bad.
But this is the end!
We carry out this act on behalf of the emperor, the Pacifier.
We turn our whole selves into blades, combining power of thy and I,
and bringing a destiny of destruction to these fools.
Don't tell me...
Astral Enchant!
What's this?
Now, the battle is over!
Is that all you've got?
What is this power?
Astral Enchant...
A special weapon enchantment that allows those given a powerful blessing
by the Emperor to gather the powers of others who've been blessed.
They're sharing their life energy, too?
Sadeena-neesan! Gaelion!
Is this all the power the False Emperor has?!
This is nothing!
You're as good as dead!
Use this!
What?
Sakura Emperor's Stone Shield
Sakura Emperor's Stone Shield?!
It'll boost your abilities a little, even inside the Sakura Emperor's Stone barrier.
You're...
Have you betrayed us?
Why would you help the False Emperor?
Betray you? Hah! No way!
I'm always on the side with the hot chicks!
I don't know what's going on, but I'll use it!
Apply Skill Points?
My power's back!
With this...
Give 'em hell, girlies!
Fools, all of you!
Sakura Sphere of Influence! Attack Support!
Raphtalia!
Right!
Kagura Dance of Sakura: First Formation: Blossom!
Gaelion-chan!
Go touch the Sakura Lumina!
I deserve better treatment!
The power of the Sakura Emperor's Stone!
The barrier's under my control!
Okay! Now!
In the sealed land of the heavenly emperor,
feelings that wash away the old stagnant water like a clear stream
become the power that saves the world.
Dragon Vein, I ask you for a miracle!
I, Gaelion, give my orders to the heavens and the earth.
Sever the laws of reality, bind them together, and make them spit out the pus within.
By my power, awaken the power to destroy the foolish disciples before me!
Water Dragon Sakura Lumina Destroying Wave!
Supreme Ultimate: Slash of Destiny!
I'm not done yet!
No. It's over.
We did it!
Master!
Naofumi-sama!
Looks like everyone's safe.
We finally met up with everyone.
Yeah.
Master!
Naofumi-sama, sorry for being late!
S'yne-san?
You teleported here?
She says she couldn't bear to wait.
I'm glad you're okay...
I can't believe I let you hug him before me!
Both of you, what are you doing?
Hey, hey. Is this your harem?
No.
I'm glad you're safe.
Wait, Master?!
Elhart-chan!
How've you been?
Is he...
Yeah.
You must be tired from being stuck on the ship.
Let's go have some tea.
I refuse!
He's even more of a ladies' man than we heard.
I guess that's why he agreed to help us, though.
Everyone's here, so let's have a victory party.
Don't leave me!
Hey! Miss!
Episode 8: Orochi