Sentenced to Be a Hero (勇者刑に処す 懲罰勇者9004隊刑務記録)

This is all we were able to recover.

We found the remnants in the guild fireplace,

although most of it had burned away.

What's this?

A contract receipt of some kind?

Mahaeyzel Zelkoff.

If only we could get that man into custody.

That seems unlikely now.

He has either left this town far behind or...

Permission denied.

I'm not authorized to release him.

Yes, I realize your hands are tied.

However, circumstances have changed.

I have a special order for his release.

Is this genuine?

Of course it is. That's the seal of Galtuile right there.

The local military supervisor was very understanding.

Of course, you're more than free to confirm it with them.

But locking up a hero hardly seems like punishment, don't you think?

He'll be sleeping his days away, safe and secure as can be.

Right?

Wait here a minute. I'll go confirm this.

By all means, please do.

Sentenced to Be a Hero

Sentenced to Be a Hero

I desire an outing, my knight.

Do you not feel the same way?

You like that zeff butter way too much.

I can suffer no more of this confinement.

I wish to go outside.

It's not like we have a choice.

If you desire an outing, my goddess, I recommend the Dujin Art Museum.

It houses a collection of masterpieces from the middle classical era,

while the building itself is a showcase of modern Nashida techniques.

It has much to recommend it.

Of course, as a strategic port, Ioff City is home to many great works...

What's so fun about some dumb museum?

If you wanna go out, hit the ocean.

The view's great when you fly out to sea.

Aerial hunting in the forest is a great choice, too.

Those all assume you can fly.

Try to think of stuff a non-dragon would like.

Huh? You got a problem with dragons?

I-I would accept anything. I simply wish to go into town.

Not happening.

Did you forget there's a target on your back? They're never letting us out again.

Disappointing.

Actually...

I can give you permission.

You can?!

As long as you don't go farther than the Temple.

The barracks are close, and we can arrange a full security detail.

Kivia, on occasion, you are the bearer of excellent news.

Is there a reason for this?

Yeah, this isn't your usual MO.

No reason. I simply wish to improve Goddess Teoritta's mood.

As you should. Xylo, you should seek to curry favor with me as well.

You're not supposed to ask for it.

Xylo.

Let High Priest Marlen know about your outing.

I'll put together a unit of trustworthy soldiers for you.

You're not coming?

I...

I'm busy.

Got it. I'll look after Teoritta.

Goddess!

Great Goddess of Swords, Teoritta!

Will you sign my tunic?

Sign my book, too, please.

All will be done!

I, the great goddess Teoritta, shall bestow my blessings upon you all.

Yay!

Do mine!

And mine, Goddess Teoritta!

There's an old superstition that a goddess's signature wards off misfortune.

Goddess Teoritta, one for my sister!

And for my mom!

I guess people still believe it.

Get what you need, then clear out.

Blessed goddess.

Here. For you.

You're no bigger than my grandchild, yet you go fighting the Demon Blight.

Indeed so. I am a truly mighty goddess.

Do you see, my knight?

This is the treatment all goddesses seek.

You must take great pride in it.

Oh, I will also share my sweets with you.

Thanks, I'm sure.

Still, I should probably check for poison.

Sorry, ma'am. I'll have to confiscate these.

Isn't that the Soaring Lightning, the Demon Lord hunter?

He's the Thunder Falcon, Xylo Forbartz!

Think he'll sign something for me?

They know about me, too?

You've gained considerable popularity.

High Priest Marlen.

Word has gotten out about your deeds at Mureed Fortress and Sodrick's Shell.

Right, but I'm a penal hero.

It's the high priest!

E-Excuse us!

C'mon, let's go!

R-Right!

I'm sure these children don't yet know what that means.

I've reevaluated you, too.

My niece has told me a great deal about you.

Patausche tends to value honor over her own life.

A desire to be remembered for great deeds, I suppose.

It's a troubling thing, don't you agree?

Couldn't say.

There are more people like that than you'd think.

Especially in the Demon Blight fight.

Though I'm sure it's not easy when it's your own niece.

I care for Patausche as if she were my own daughter.

If anyone were to betray her or bring her sorrow,

they would answer to me.

Listen to me, Xylo Forbartz.

I understand you have a fiancée—

What's that?

That bell means...

Xylo. What does it mean?

It's an attack.

Ioff City once more finds itself...

under siege.

Ah, fancy meeting you here.

What are you doing in here?

Oh, I realized I made a mistake in a recent report.

I figured I should try to put it right at once.

Crucial military and Temple documents are stored here as well.

Only officers are allowed in here.

Oh, is that so?

I had no idea. Do forgive me.

We're preparing for combat. Get out of here.

Yes, of course. I'll get the hero unit together.

I hope we can keep this between us.

I wish you'd consider the fact I have to free you every time.

Oh, Xylo?

Hello there, Comrade Xylo.

Glad to see you're doing well.

Seems you had quite a time while I was away.

My heart broke for you in my prison cell.

And you're as smug as ever.

Would this be the goddess everyone's talking about?

It's my pleasure, Goddess Teoritta.

I am Rhyno.

I serve as artillery for Penal Hero Unit 9004.

Comrade Xylo and I are partners, you might say.

I would not say that.

Hey, Venetim.

Maybe we pulled him out too early.

Just looking at this bastard is pissing me off.

You're the one who wanted him released.

Seriously, a volunteer hero getting himself stuck in a cell...

What the hell were you thinking?

I merely wished to be of service to the vulnerable folk trampled by the faeries.

I had no choice but to do what I did.

You had no choice but to shell civilian houses?

That makes no damn sense.

Now, now.

For now, let's work together to get through this latest trouble.

Well, then.

Ioff Cheg is the port district.

It seems the faeries first came from this area.

The horde then moved to occupy this location:

the Coral Tower, Tui Jia.

That tower's crucial to our coastal defense.

There's a Demon Lord in the horde,

and there's concern Tua Jia will be faeried.

It's a trap.

It's a trap.

They've got artillery, too, don't they?

With the current wind direction and speed,

you could hit anywhere in Ioff Cheg from there.

So they're holding this whole region hostage?

What are Galtuile's orders?

W-Well, regarding that...

The Thirteenth Order of the Holy Knights and the Ioff City Guard

will be stationed in the inland district,

while the hero unit alone will defend the port district.

We're to hold out until reinforcements arrive to begin the counterattack.

Wait for reinforcements? So they're abandoning everyone in the port district?

I-I'm sure the Noble Alliance wish to prioritize defense of the inland district.

That's where the government facilities and noble properties are concentrated.

Damn it. Only concerned about themselves.

Listen. There's no point in getting hurt or killed for a mission like this.

W-We should probably avoid any particularly aggressive plans.

Have you no shame, Venetim?

No matter the trials we may face, we are the people's sole line of defense.

This is a battle worth laying down our lives for.

Hey, lay off the suicidal talk for a—

What a magnificent goddess.

Your willingness to die is truly radiant. I'm in complete agreement.

Comrade Xylo, the time has come for us to fight.

Let us join hands and fight together for the people's hope and futures.

Shut up. It's just our job either way.

Xylo, I believe you can do this.

I have faith in you.

Yeah. I won't let those assholes have their way.

They'll pay for underestimating me.

We'll construct our stronghold here. It will be a site the people can evacuate to.

Construct a sacred seal fence in accordance with my blueprints.