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

Sir...

This slave here is my recommendation.

It's level 75.

That's close to twenty times my level.

How much for this one?

Well, it is highly capable in battle.

How does 15 gold pieces sound?

Showing me your most expensive slave knowing that I can't afford it, huh?

Indeed. You're sure to become one of my best patrons,

so I need you to develop a keen eye, you see.

Well...

Now that you've seen my best,

let me ask you: what kind of slave would you like?

One that's cheap and obedient.

In other words,

a demi-human?

These aren't suited for combat or manual labor.

If I need them in battle, I'll train them.

That's an amusing response,

when you don't believe in people.

But slaves aren't people.

Training one is no different than upgrading my shield.

Well, you've got me there.

These are the cheapest slaves I can offer you.

From the left...

Raise your head.

That half-raccoon is diseased and has a mental disorder.

I'm having a real hard time with her myself.

Her previous owner loved his torture, you see.

I doubt she'll last much longer.

I've decided.

I'll take this one.

The Slave Girl

Let's begin.

Hey...

Worry not.

The pain will dissipate soon.

The slave crest on her chest makes it impossible for her to defy you.

Acquired Slave A.

Slave Crest

Monster Crest

Summon

Violation Conditions Refuse Order Attack Master Attack Get Meters From Master Lie to Master Flee Item Use

Party Member Settings Violation Damage Lv.7 Speech Allowed Auto Attack Magical Support Prioritize Survival Tank Item Recovery

"Party member settings"?

Now this girl is all yours.

Thirty silvers, right?

There's one extra in here.

That's your commission.

You were going to wring it out of me anyway, weren't you?

You certainly know your stuff.

Well, I guess I should know your name.

Tell me your name.

What's your name?

R-Raphtalia...

Raphtalia, huh?

Let's go.

I'm looking forward to your next visit.

So he really did choose her.

I'm getting goosebumps!

Welcome!

Oh, it's you, kid.

Hey, hey... What's with the girl?

Give me a weapon she can use.

Keep it under six silvers.

Took you long enough.

I-I'm sorry.

Whatever.

Raphtalia, draw your knife.

Let me see you stab and burst this thing.

N-No...

This is an order!

You only hurt yourself by refusing.

Do it!

Too weak!

Put more heart in it!

Do it!

Huh? I got EXP, too?

Probably because you set her as a companion when forming the pact.

Wait, you didn't do that with the lady from before?

Damn that woman...

Listen up.

From here on out, I expect you to fight monsters for me.

I bought you with what little money I had.

You'd better help me recoup your cost, at least.

Kid, you're not going to die a painless death.

Thanks for the compliment.

Quit sitting around. Let's go.

Y-Yes!

Sheesh...

I don't know whether it's our country to blame, or if the kid's just been corrupted.

Three silvers left...

Get a move on!

We don't have all day, you little shits!

What's wrong with you, you moron?!

I'm sorry!

Are you hungry?

No.

You can't fight on an empty stomach.

Let's get some lunch.

We don't serve demi-humans.

U-Um...

What's wrong?

This place...

Hurry up!

Welcome!

Ack, it's the Shield Hero...

Is he the rapist?

Keep it down! He'll hear you!

Can I order?

Huh? I-I guess...

Look, it's a demi-human.

Why's a demi here?

The cheapest lunch set you have.

Someone kick her out!

And she'll have whatever that kid's having.

That'll be nine coppers.

Sure.

Why?

Did you want something else?

Why are you getting it for me?

Because you looked like you wanted to try it.

Here's your food.

Aren't you going to eat?

Can I really?

Yes, just eat up.

Drink this.

Is it good?

Yeah!

I still don't taste a thing.

Raphtalia!

Y-Yes!

Now!

Skill Tree

Mastery Bonus

Blue Mush Shield

0 0 +4 +6 0

Fire: 0 Water: 0 Ice: 0 Wind: 0 Earth: 0 Lightning: 0 Light: 0 Dark: 0

Proficiency Unlock Conditions Unlock Mush Shield Blue Mush Spores x3 Spores of Blue Mush x2

Simple Blending Recipes 1

Blending ability, huh?

That might come in handy.

Master...

Who are you?

A hero. The shield one.

You mean... One of the Four Cardinal Heroes?

Yeah.

Raphtalia...

Do you know of the four legendary heroes?

Yep! The ones with the sword, the bow, and the spear...

And then, the one with the shield!

Correct.

The Shield Hero, in particular, treated us demi-humans very well.

Really? I'd like to meet him.

If you're a good girl, I'm sure you'll meet him one day.

The Shield Hero...

U-Um... What is your name?

Iwatani Naofumi.

Iwatani... Naofumi.

Drink this.

It's a medicine I blended.

Apparently, it can cure mild colds.

Drink it.

So bitter!

Good medicine tastes bitter.

Just drink it all.

We're sorry, Raphtalia.

We want you to live, Raphtalia.

Please forgive our selfishness.

No!

Dad! Mom!