1 00:00:09,400 --> 00:00:11,480 If the heroes are fighting each other 2 00:00:11,820 --> 00:00:14,490 instead of the Waves of Catastrophe, 3 00:00:15,490 --> 00:00:17,240 then for the sake of the world, 4 00:00:17,910 --> 00:00:19,620 I must kill the Four Cardinal Heroes. 5 00:00:20,830 --> 00:00:23,790 "Kill the Four Cardinal Heroes," eh? 6 00:00:24,580 --> 00:00:25,790 Naofumi-sama? 7 00:00:26,040 --> 00:00:27,460 Not yet! 8 00:00:28,630 --> 00:00:30,960 Never mind. It's nothing. 9 00:00:34,800 --> 00:00:37,180 They've really taken to you. 10 00:00:37,180 --> 00:00:38,760 Right? 11 00:00:45,640 --> 00:00:48,560 Liberation: Wind Prison. 12 00:00:53,240 --> 00:00:54,360 Melty! 13 00:00:56,530 --> 00:00:58,200 What's going on? 14 00:01:02,200 --> 00:01:04,200 What are you doing to Mel-chan?! 15 00:01:05,040 --> 00:01:06,000 Mel-tan, 16 00:01:06,000 --> 00:01:08,790 I need you to be my hostage. 17 00:01:27,440 --> 00:01:30,270 The Rising of the Shield Hero 18 00:02:41,090 --> 00:02:42,510 "Hostage"? 19 00:02:41,220 --> 00:02:46,930 A Promise Made 20 00:02:42,510 --> 00:02:44,100 What's the meaning of this? 21 00:02:44,100 --> 00:02:46,930 Shield Hero, promise me. 22 00:02:47,430 --> 00:02:50,230 Promise me you'll make up with the other heroes. 23 00:02:50,230 --> 00:02:52,480 Let Mel-chan out of there! 24 00:02:52,860 --> 00:02:54,190 And if I don't, 25 00:02:54,190 --> 00:02:56,400 you're threatening to hurt Melty? 26 00:02:58,650 --> 00:03:00,740 I thought I told you it wasn't happening! 27 00:03:00,740 --> 00:03:04,330 Even still, I must ask you to. 28 00:03:04,830 --> 00:03:07,490 Why are you so obsessed with the heroes working together? 29 00:03:07,830 --> 00:03:12,290 Because I made a promise to the hero who raised me. 30 00:03:12,290 --> 00:03:15,630 And because the heroes must cooperate 31 00:03:15,630 --> 00:03:19,260 in order to save the world from the Waves. 32 00:03:19,590 --> 00:03:20,720 Please. 33 00:03:21,130 --> 00:03:22,760 It doesn't matter how many times you ask. 34 00:03:23,340 --> 00:03:25,720 I have no intention of reconciling with those morons. 35 00:03:26,060 --> 00:03:30,770 In that case, new heroes will have to be summoned. 36 00:03:30,770 --> 00:03:34,940 And to enable that, I'll kill all the current heroes. 37 00:03:37,020 --> 00:03:39,530 So that's what you meant last night? 38 00:03:39,940 --> 00:03:42,320 That will help the world in the long run. 39 00:03:43,240 --> 00:03:46,870 Yeah, doing that would be easy for her. 40 00:03:47,740 --> 00:03:50,500 Please reconcile with the other heroes. 41 00:03:52,670 --> 00:03:54,080 Even then, 42 00:03:55,000 --> 00:03:56,630 I can't do it. 43 00:03:57,040 --> 00:04:00,090 You don't need to take Melty hostage. 44 00:04:00,550 --> 00:04:02,880 If you want to kill me, feel free. 45 00:04:03,800 --> 00:04:04,720 But... 46 00:04:04,720 --> 00:04:05,810 Naofumi! 47 00:04:04,720 --> 00:04:06,310 Naofumi-sama! 48 00:04:06,760 --> 00:04:09,770 Just know that I'm not going down without a fight! 49 00:04:11,730 --> 00:04:12,640 Don't. 50 00:04:15,350 --> 00:04:16,690 Detecting transformation jamming 51 00:04:17,310 --> 00:04:18,480 Not again! 52 00:04:18,480 --> 00:04:21,190 I understand how you feel, Shield Hero. 53 00:04:21,190 --> 00:04:22,150 What? 54 00:04:22,990 --> 00:04:26,780 If that's how it is, prove to me that 55 00:04:26,780 --> 00:04:31,120 you and your party can fight the Waves alone. 56 00:04:31,120 --> 00:04:32,710 Prove to you? 57 00:04:32,710 --> 00:04:34,210 How do we do that? 58 00:04:34,670 --> 00:04:36,630 By fighting you right here and now? 59 00:04:37,080 --> 00:04:40,710 Shield Hero, I more or less know how strong you are. 60 00:04:42,840 --> 00:04:45,130 I want a one-on-one with Filo. 61 00:04:45,970 --> 00:04:47,180 Me? 62 00:04:47,470 --> 00:04:51,680 If you prove to me that you're strong, I'll release Mel-tan. 63 00:04:52,470 --> 00:04:55,940 And I won't kill the heroes for a while. 64 00:04:55,940 --> 00:04:57,440 I'll give you time. 65 00:04:59,320 --> 00:05:03,690 I don't really understand, but if I win, Master won't be killed, 66 00:05:03,690 --> 00:05:05,950 and Mel-chan will be freed too, right? 67 00:05:05,950 --> 00:05:06,410 Wait. 68 00:05:06,410 --> 00:05:07,450 Hang on, Filo— 69 00:05:07,450 --> 00:05:08,990 Then I'll fight. 70 00:05:09,410 --> 00:05:11,990 I'll fight in this form, 71 00:05:11,990 --> 00:05:15,000 so you fight me in human form too, Filo. 72 00:05:16,370 --> 00:05:17,500 Gotcha. 73 00:05:17,500 --> 00:05:19,210 I said wait! 74 00:05:21,000 --> 00:05:22,130 This way. 75 00:05:34,060 --> 00:05:35,730 Here I come. 76 00:05:35,730 --> 00:05:36,980 Whenever you're ready. 77 00:05:45,690 --> 00:05:46,490 You're slow. 78 00:05:52,700 --> 00:05:53,740 Huh? 79 00:05:54,200 --> 00:05:55,660 Filo! Above you! 80 00:06:00,830 --> 00:06:02,000 Filo-chan! 81 00:06:05,090 --> 00:06:06,260 Ow... 82 00:06:08,300 --> 00:06:13,100 Why did Fitoria choose to fight Filo and not Raphtalia? 83 00:06:13,680 --> 00:06:16,430 And why are they fighting in human form? 84 00:06:17,600 --> 00:06:18,940 Damn it. 85 00:06:18,940 --> 00:06:19,980 Filo! 86 00:06:19,980 --> 00:06:21,860 Don't just charge in blindly! 87 00:06:22,230 --> 00:06:23,820 Use your head! 88 00:06:24,570 --> 00:06:26,190 Master... 89 00:06:26,820 --> 00:06:29,030 And regenerate your clothes when you have the chance! 90 00:06:29,410 --> 00:06:32,410 Pour your mana into it and increase your defense as much as you can! 91 00:06:35,450 --> 00:06:36,750 Gotcha! 92 00:06:37,580 --> 00:06:40,500 As source of your powers, Filo orders you. 93 00:06:40,500 --> 00:06:42,290 Decipher the laws of nature 94 00:06:42,290 --> 00:06:46,010 and blow my target away with a vicious vacuum burst. 95 00:06:46,920 --> 00:06:49,510 Zweit Tornado! 96 00:06:50,880 --> 00:06:53,760 Nullify the vacuum burst. 97 00:06:54,300 --> 00:06:56,350 Anti-Zweit Tornado! 98 00:06:59,690 --> 00:07:01,770 Watch out! It's jamming magic! 99 00:07:03,730 --> 00:07:04,900 You're wide open. 100 00:07:12,490 --> 00:07:15,450 She has no time to regenerate her clothes at all. 101 00:07:20,500 --> 00:07:21,460 Melty. 102 00:07:22,500 --> 00:07:24,420 Filo's in trouble if this keeps up. 103 00:07:25,250 --> 00:07:27,920 I'll try to get rid of this cage with my shield. 104 00:07:35,350 --> 00:07:36,180 Naofumi! 105 00:07:36,180 --> 00:07:37,310 Naofumi-sama! 106 00:07:40,230 --> 00:07:42,560 She cut through the shield's defense with ease! 107 00:07:42,560 --> 00:07:44,020 Master! 108 00:07:44,020 --> 00:07:45,730 Eyes on me. 109 00:07:48,030 --> 00:07:52,740 He got what he deserved for trying to cheat and rescue Mel-tan. 110 00:07:53,910 --> 00:07:56,330 But do you know why he did that? 111 00:07:56,330 --> 00:07:57,870 Because you're weak. 112 00:08:00,410 --> 00:08:03,420 What do you fight for? 113 00:08:03,420 --> 00:08:05,920 Isn't that obvious? 114 00:08:05,920 --> 00:08:08,840 For Master! 115 00:08:08,840 --> 00:08:12,590 You couldn't beat the dragon last night, you can't beat me now, 116 00:08:12,590 --> 00:08:15,680 and you expect to be useful to the Shield Hero? 117 00:08:15,680 --> 00:08:17,640 I'm not gonna lose! 118 00:08:17,640 --> 00:08:20,560 I'm gonna become strong for Master! 119 00:08:20,890 --> 00:08:23,310 Not with such a shallow will! 120 00:08:32,030 --> 00:08:34,409 Are you all right, Naofumi-sama? 121 00:08:34,409 --> 00:08:36,370 Yeah, somehow. 122 00:08:36,370 --> 00:08:39,580 I won't let Master get hurt any more. 123 00:08:39,990 --> 00:08:41,250 I'll... I'll be much, much stronger! 124 00:08:42,000 --> 00:08:45,170 I'll... I'll be much, much stronger! 125 00:08:45,670 --> 00:08:46,670 Really? 126 00:08:54,090 --> 00:08:55,300 What is she... 127 00:08:55,710 --> 00:08:58,600 Is she absorbing the mana particles in the air? 128 00:08:59,300 --> 00:09:01,720 Is that even possible? 129 00:09:03,560 --> 00:09:04,480 Filo! 130 00:09:05,480 --> 00:09:07,100 Master... 131 00:09:07,520 --> 00:09:08,860 I'm fine. 132 00:09:09,440 --> 00:09:12,820 Calm down, and watch her attacks closely. 133 00:09:13,150 --> 00:09:15,240 I know you can do it! 134 00:09:17,490 --> 00:09:19,240 I know you can do it. 135 00:09:21,080 --> 00:09:22,080 Yeah! 136 00:09:27,880 --> 00:09:29,000 Too slow. 137 00:09:29,670 --> 00:09:32,170 Okay, but I'll still beat you! 138 00:09:35,470 --> 00:09:37,630 Spiral... 139 00:09:37,630 --> 00:09:41,560 Strike! 140 00:09:45,730 --> 00:09:49,150 Go! 141 00:09:49,150 --> 00:09:50,190 Filo! 142 00:10:06,370 --> 00:10:07,710 Naofumi-sama! 143 00:10:08,120 --> 00:10:10,540 Did you see that magic attack Filo just used? 144 00:10:10,540 --> 00:10:11,420 Yeah. 145 00:10:15,590 --> 00:10:16,800 I... 146 00:10:20,300 --> 00:10:21,850 I won't lose. 147 00:10:24,850 --> 00:10:29,440 Master, I'll grow stronger. 148 00:10:30,150 --> 00:10:33,610 Strong enough to protect you, Mel-chan, 149 00:10:33,610 --> 00:10:35,780 and Raphtalia-oneechan. 150 00:10:36,440 --> 00:10:40,410 Strong enough to protect everyone. 151 00:10:42,240 --> 00:10:43,160 Okay. 152 00:10:44,280 --> 00:10:45,370 So... 153 00:10:46,370 --> 00:10:49,290 I'll never lose. 154 00:10:51,040 --> 00:10:53,250 That's enough, Filo. 155 00:10:53,880 --> 00:10:55,550 You win. 156 00:10:57,800 --> 00:10:59,800 I'll free Mel-tan. 157 00:11:00,380 --> 00:11:01,930 You did well. 158 00:11:02,760 --> 00:11:04,100 Filo-chan! 159 00:11:11,100 --> 00:11:12,350 Mel-chan... 160 00:11:14,320 --> 00:11:15,860 Master... 161 00:11:16,570 --> 00:11:18,490 I won. 162 00:11:19,030 --> 00:11:19,860 Yeah. 163 00:11:20,570 --> 00:11:22,110 You did amazing, Filo. 164 00:11:32,880 --> 00:11:35,210 You did well to pass the trial. 165 00:11:36,170 --> 00:11:39,340 Filo, you were being tested. 166 00:11:40,840 --> 00:11:41,590 Yes. 167 00:11:41,970 --> 00:11:45,640 If you hadn't passed it, you would've died. 168 00:11:45,640 --> 00:11:47,930 And the Shield Hero would have, too. 169 00:11:52,100 --> 00:11:53,810 What is that? 170 00:11:53,810 --> 00:11:57,570 A symbol proving that you overcame my trial. 171 00:11:58,030 --> 00:11:59,570 Lower your head. 172 00:12:05,530 --> 00:12:10,040 Filo, I appoint you my successor. 173 00:12:10,410 --> 00:12:11,910 Successor? 174 00:12:13,540 --> 00:12:17,380 You mean she'll become the next filolial queen? 175 00:12:17,380 --> 00:12:19,300 That's amazing, Filo-chan! 176 00:12:25,510 --> 00:12:28,470 Is that the symbol of being next in line? 177 00:12:28,470 --> 00:12:30,430 It's just a cowlick! 178 00:12:30,430 --> 00:12:32,180 C-Cute! 179 00:12:32,940 --> 00:12:35,060 Something weird grew on my head! 180 00:12:35,060 --> 00:12:36,520 Get it off! 181 00:12:40,690 --> 00:12:42,240 It grew back! 182 00:12:42,950 --> 00:12:46,160 And it'll keep growing back, so get used to it. 183 00:12:46,160 --> 00:12:49,490 And you'll gain more of them as you grow. 184 00:12:49,490 --> 00:12:51,700 Am I gonna look like you? 185 00:12:54,250 --> 00:12:56,380 Her stats have increased. 186 00:12:56,380 --> 00:12:59,670 Does that cowlick increase her base numbers across the board? 187 00:13:00,090 --> 00:13:03,840 Since Filo's level is capped right now, this is perfect for her. 188 00:13:04,220 --> 00:13:06,340 I also have something for you, Shield Hero. 189 00:13:06,340 --> 00:13:07,220 For me? 190 00:13:07,220 --> 00:13:08,970 I don't want a cowlick! 191 00:13:08,970 --> 00:13:10,010 What's a cowlick? 192 00:13:10,010 --> 00:13:11,890 It's something better. 193 00:13:12,310 --> 00:13:13,770 I'll heal your wounds, too. 194 00:13:19,690 --> 00:13:21,650 Now show me your shield. 195 00:13:22,190 --> 00:13:23,280 Like this? 196 00:13:29,910 --> 00:13:32,410 Shields were force unlocked 197 00:13:30,580 --> 00:13:32,330 Force unlocked? 198 00:13:33,160 --> 00:13:36,000 I can't use many of them because my level's not high enough, 199 00:13:36,420 --> 00:13:39,630 but it looks like the entire Filolial Series has been unlocked. 200 00:13:39,920 --> 00:13:42,340 Now I just have to meet their requirements. 201 00:13:42,880 --> 00:13:44,630 Well, thank you. 202 00:13:44,630 --> 00:13:46,220 You're welcome. 203 00:13:46,220 --> 00:13:50,260 But I still have something I wish to discuss with you in private. 204 00:13:50,260 --> 00:13:51,890 There's more? 205 00:13:51,890 --> 00:13:53,560 Uh... 206 00:13:54,020 --> 00:14:01,520 You didn't use us just to test Filo-chan, did you? 207 00:14:01,520 --> 00:14:04,940 I did. I feel bad for what I did to you. 208 00:14:05,360 --> 00:14:07,280 Is there anything you desire? 209 00:14:07,280 --> 00:14:08,280 Huh? 210 00:14:08,280 --> 00:14:11,490 W-Well, you see... 211 00:14:11,490 --> 00:14:12,950 You know... 212 00:14:23,250 --> 00:14:26,760 Wow, amazing! I'm so high up! 213 00:14:27,220 --> 00:14:30,720 Ah, I'm living the dream! 214 00:14:30,720 --> 00:14:33,140 Is a ride really all she wanted? 215 00:14:34,180 --> 00:14:36,680 I wanna be really big soon, too! 216 00:14:37,890 --> 00:14:41,150 Who knows how many cowlicks you'll have by then? 217 00:14:41,150 --> 00:14:43,690 No! 218 00:14:48,320 --> 00:14:50,490 That was so much fun! 219 00:14:50,490 --> 00:14:53,330 The day has only just begun. 220 00:14:53,330 --> 00:14:55,790 Get some more rest before you leave. 221 00:14:57,330 --> 00:14:58,540 But... 222 00:14:59,710 --> 00:15:03,340 Well, if Fitoria's offering, why not accept? 223 00:15:03,340 --> 00:15:04,550 Really? 224 00:15:04,550 --> 00:15:06,420 This is a celebration, after all. 225 00:15:06,420 --> 00:15:09,000 We need to show you some real hospitality as well. 226 00:15:12,640 --> 00:15:15,470 A party to celebrate the appointment of a new queen? 227 00:15:15,470 --> 00:15:16,890 You mean me? 228 00:15:16,890 --> 00:15:18,980 Don't go making decisions for me! 229 00:15:18,980 --> 00:15:20,980 Congratulations, Filo-chan. 230 00:15:26,190 --> 00:15:28,110 Me too? 231 00:16:21,160 --> 00:16:23,250 Picking up where you left off this afternoon? 232 00:16:23,920 --> 00:16:26,500 Did you really try to make up with them? 233 00:16:26,500 --> 00:16:27,840 Not this again. 234 00:16:28,550 --> 00:16:31,050 Did you try to clear your name? 235 00:16:32,800 --> 00:16:34,260 Well... 236 00:16:45,850 --> 00:16:50,860 I guess I didn't bother, thinking they'd never believe me. 237 00:16:52,820 --> 00:16:57,160 If you don't tell them they're wrong, you're basically admitting your guilt. 238 00:16:57,160 --> 00:16:58,580 Maybe. 239 00:16:59,030 --> 00:17:02,410 I'm going to drop you off close 240 00:17:02,410 --> 00:17:05,670 to another hero when I take you back. 241 00:17:05,670 --> 00:17:07,170 You're coming with us? 242 00:17:07,579 --> 00:17:10,050 I won't involve myself any further. 243 00:17:10,630 --> 00:17:13,880 Show me you four are worthy of my involvement. 244 00:17:14,510 --> 00:17:18,140 You want me to talk it out right then and there, right? Got it. 245 00:17:19,099 --> 00:17:21,220 I'll try my best. 246 00:17:22,020 --> 00:17:23,430 Is that all? 247 00:17:23,890 --> 00:17:24,980 No, there's more. 248 00:17:25,310 --> 00:17:28,560 If even one Cardinal Hero is missing when a Wave hits, 249 00:17:28,560 --> 00:17:31,030 fighting it off will be exponentially more difficult. 250 00:17:31,570 --> 00:17:36,860 If that looks likely, it's better to kill you all and summon new heroes. 251 00:17:37,240 --> 00:17:41,200 So if all four of us don't talk it out and reconcile, 252 00:17:41,200 --> 00:17:43,910 you'll kill us anyway, huh? 253 00:17:50,840 --> 00:17:54,050 I can't tell you after how many Waves it will happen, 254 00:17:54,050 --> 00:17:57,760 but there will come a time when the world demands sacrifices from all life. 255 00:17:57,760 --> 00:18:00,350 The world will demand sacrifices? 256 00:18:00,720 --> 00:18:05,270 The heroes will be forced to choose what they fight for in that battle. 257 00:18:05,930 --> 00:18:08,150 I'm waiting for that time to come. 258 00:18:08,440 --> 00:18:09,980 Choose what we fight for? 259 00:18:10,270 --> 00:18:13,860 Will you fight for the world, or will you fight for its people? 260 00:18:14,570 --> 00:18:18,660 If you choose the world, many lives will be lost. 261 00:18:19,780 --> 00:18:23,120 But you'll be able to fulfill your duty. 262 00:18:23,790 --> 00:18:26,460 And what if we choose the people? 263 00:18:27,540 --> 00:18:29,330 It'll be a thorny path. 264 00:18:31,130 --> 00:18:33,210 How much do you know? 265 00:18:33,960 --> 00:18:36,920 There is a lot I have forgotten, 266 00:18:36,920 --> 00:18:39,640 but there is one thing I remember. 267 00:18:39,640 --> 00:18:43,220 Saving the world isn't the same as saving its people. 268 00:18:43,600 --> 00:18:48,480 Past heroes wished for their successors to save the people. 269 00:18:48,480 --> 00:18:53,070 Not that I get it, but it makes sense for heroes of the people to choose them. 270 00:18:53,070 --> 00:18:54,900 You can't do it as you are now. 271 00:18:55,190 --> 00:18:59,070 You can't overcome all those hurdles by yourself. 272 00:19:01,450 --> 00:19:03,620 Why are you telling me all this? 273 00:19:04,910 --> 00:19:07,830 Wouldn't it be easier to convince another hero? 274 00:19:11,960 --> 00:19:16,550 I rate you higher than the other heroes. 275 00:19:16,550 --> 00:19:17,380 Why? 276 00:19:17,800 --> 00:19:21,510 You raised Filo, the next queen. 277 00:19:21,510 --> 00:19:23,100 You couldn't possibly be a bad guy. 278 00:19:24,050 --> 00:19:25,890 I am a bad guy. 279 00:19:25,890 --> 00:19:28,060 If you say so. 280 00:19:28,560 --> 00:19:31,100 I believe you have it in you 281 00:19:31,100 --> 00:19:35,150 to talk it out with the other heroes. 282 00:19:35,650 --> 00:19:38,820 Besides, you four heroes are far too weak. 283 00:19:39,190 --> 00:19:43,780 Even if I don't kill you personally, you'll die sooner rather than later. 284 00:19:44,240 --> 00:19:47,290 Are the upcoming battles going to be that rough? 285 00:19:47,870 --> 00:19:51,710 Then I'll need the Rage Shield more than ever. 286 00:19:52,290 --> 00:19:55,840 If you absolutely must use that shield... 287 00:20:00,550 --> 00:20:01,760 What's happening? 288 00:20:01,930 --> 00:20:05,720 Barbarian Armor +1 289 00:20:05,720 --> 00:20:08,430 That will slow down the Curse Shield's corrosion. 290 00:20:09,020 --> 00:20:12,310 But it won't completely stop it, 291 00:20:12,310 --> 00:20:14,230 so try to avoid using it as much as you can. 292 00:20:14,610 --> 00:20:17,400 After all that talk about killing me? 293 00:20:17,400 --> 00:20:20,060 I guess you're just really nice, Fitoria. 294 00:20:22,450 --> 00:20:23,950 You're really nice, 295 00:20:23,950 --> 00:20:25,370 Fitoria. 296 00:20:30,910 --> 00:20:34,920 Well, given you're doing all this for me, I guess I'll give it my best shot. 297 00:20:34,920 --> 00:20:36,630 But don't get your hopes up. 298 00:20:39,090 --> 00:20:40,510 Could you get off? 299 00:20:42,380 --> 00:20:45,430 Please, Shield Hero. 300 00:20:47,300 --> 00:20:51,680 Hey, was it the Shield Hero who raised you? 301 00:20:51,980 --> 00:20:53,560 I forgot. 302 00:20:53,560 --> 00:20:55,770 Filolials have short memories. 303 00:20:58,820 --> 00:20:59,900 I see. 304 00:21:04,860 --> 00:21:07,740 But I remember this gentle touch. 305 00:22:51,400 --> 00:22:52,730 This is the place. 306 00:22:58,620 --> 00:23:00,880 Here's where the Four Cardinal Weapons'... 307 00:23:00,880 --> 00:23:03,440 Yes. There's no doubt about it. 308 00:23:11,830 --> 00:23:13,490 Hey, what's the meaning of this? 309 00:23:13,960 --> 00:23:15,490 It's empty! 310 00:23:18,510 --> 00:23:19,690 It can't be. 311 00:23:19,690 --> 00:23:21,090 Everyone, run away! 312 00:23:36,220 --> 00:23:39,970 A Conspiracy Linked