Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari (The Rising of the Shield Hero)

Wait!

It's been a week since the battle in the coal pit,

Get back here!

and my shield's gained so many skills and abilities I lost count of them all.

Animal Needle Shield

But I still let my guard down and got hurt.

Naofumi-sama!

Shield Prison!

The Wave is almost here.

It's about time we upgraded our equipment.

Naofumi-sama!

I did it!

The Rising of the Shield Hero

Wave of Catastrophe

Wow, I hardly recognized you!

You've turned into a real pretty lady.

I haven't seen you in a while.

What've you been up to?

I had the innkeeper teach me table manners.

I want to eat my food properly, like Naofumi-sama does.

That so?

You've grown so much.

Nothing like the pipsqueak you used to be.

You think?

Huh?

Someone's hard to please.

I'm actually quite shocked, too.

This country is full of lolicons.

Wow, Miss. You're adorable.

Have another one on the house.

I can understand finding little girls cute, but...

Take this, too.

Uh...

You people take it too far.

Say, kid.

Don't you know what demi-humans are like?

Boss!

Forget that!

We're here to buy armor for Naofumi-sama!

Do you have any recommendations?

What are you talking about?

We're here for your equipment.

I appreciate the thought,

but think about yourself first!

Did you forget how you just got hurt in the plains?

No, but you need a weapon...

Naofumi-sama...

You'd best stop messing around,

or you will die.

Boss! This sword seems really sharp!

It's magic iron.

Wanna try it out?

Will you give us a discount?

Anything for you, miss.

Thank you so much!

While we're at it, could you show us some armor, too?

Of course.

She stands up for herself now...

Or maybe she's just rude...

Our budget is around 180 silvers.

In that case...

How about this?

I don't think it's my style...

Hmm...

Yeah, it will strip Naofumi-sama of all his individuality.

Then I can whip up something made to order.

Made to order?!

Yeah.

If you don't mind me using materials I've got on hand, I can finish by tomorrow...

Please do!

It was so nice of him to give us a discount on that sword, huh?

Yeah.

He's a really nice guy.

I'm not so sure...

That wasn't me!

It was me.

Are you ready to order?

I'll get the cheapest lunch set you have,

and she'll have the kids' lunch.

Naofumi-sama! I'm not a kid anymore!

I'll get the cheapest lunch set, too!

R-Right away.

You really don't need to force yourself to act grown-up.

I'm not forcing it!

Doesn't this make me look like a typical villain?

So cool...

It suits you perfectly! You look great!

I call it the Barbarian Armor!

Barbarian Armor

You're rocking it, kid.

You look like a real bandit.

I'm supposed to be a hero, you know.

You look so dashing!

Well, you did make it for me.

It'd be a shame not to wear it.

The whole town is on edge now.

The Wave is nearly here, after all.

If only I knew when and where it'll start,

I could come up with a plan.

Huh? Has nobody told you?

You know that church you can see from the town square?

There's a huge hourglass inside.

When the last grain of sand in it falls, the heroes and their parties

will be sent to where the Wave begins, or so I hear.

Come this way.

Is this the dragon hourglass the king was talking about?

It's counting down to the Wave?

Is that Naofumi I see?

Dude, come on.

You're still fighting with such flimsy equipment?

Who are they, Naofumi-sama?

Hey! Motoyasu-sama's talking to you!

Hello.

I'm Kitamura Motoyasu, the Spear Hero.

Y-You're a hero?

So cute!

Motoyasu-sama, why are you complimenting a filthy demi-human?

A girl as adorable as you shouldn't wield a sword.

I'll protect you.

I'm sorry!

I've sworn to fight with Naofumi-sama!

With Naofumi?

You can't.

If you stay with him, you'll be in danger—

What?

Am I not right?

We're leaving!

Surely you've heard the rumors about him, too.

Rumors?

See you at the Wave.

Don't hold us back.

U-Um...

What?

Did something happen between you and the other heroes?

That's none of your business.

Naofumi-sama,

I...

I'll go ahead and turn in.

Good night.

Even when I tell the truth,

nobody believes me, anyway.

The Day of the Wave of Catastrophe

Naofumi-sama...

What's up?

Well, I just want to say...

I'm truly grateful I met you.

You cured my illness and fed me warm meals.

You taught me how to live.

Your parents won't ever come back.

But we can prevent other kids from going through what you did.

And you gave me a reason to fight...

A reason to fight the Waves.

I am your sword!

Wherever you go, I will go with you.