E1 - The Shield Hero

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[00:59] Naofumi
    What a weird dream.
[01:03] Naofumi
    My name is Iwatani Naofumi.
[01:06] Naofumi
    I'm a second-year student in college,
    and kind of an otaku.
[01:14] Naofumi
    Sunny day, huh?
[01:17] Naofumi
    I managed to save my brother from falling
    in with the wrong crowd,
[01:22] Naofumi
    and mom and dad thanked me by
    letting me live at home, allowance included.
[01:26] Naofumi
    With no need to work part-time,
    I got to enjoy an idyllic otaku life.
[01:36] Naofumi
    That said, I certainly wasn't
    one of your so-called shut-ins.
[01:41] Naofumi
    When I'd run out of money to spend,
[01:43] Naofumi
    I'd go to the library to browse
    through my light novels.
[01:47] Naofumi
    I was a completely run-of-the-mill otaku
    leading a completely ordinary life.
[01:51] Naofumi
    Ow!
[01:54] Naofumi
    What the hell, man?
[01:56] Naofumi
    But it all changed when
    I picked up this book.
SIGN    The Records of the Four Cardinal Weapons
[02:00] Naofumi
    "The Records of the Four Cardinal Weapons"?
SIGN    The Waves of Apocalyptic Catastrophe
[02:04] Naofumi
    "The Waves of Apocalyptic Catastrophe...
[02:07] Naofumi
    To save the world from the Waves, four heroes
    will be summoned from another world."
[02:13] Naofumi
    How very like a light novel.
[02:15] Naofumi
    "Each of the four heroes
[02:17] Naofumi
    wield a characteristic weapon:
     a sword, a spear, a bow, or a shield."
[02:22] Naofumi
    Uh, I'm pretty sure a shield
    is more like armor than a weapon.
[02:25] Naofumi
    And where's the heroine, anyway?
[02:28] Naofumi
    I don't think it's this princess.
    She seems kinda slutty.
[02:32] Naofumi
    Huh... Each of the heroes seems
    impressive and pretty damn cool.
[02:37] Naofumi
    I guess all four of them
    are the protagonists.
[02:40] Naofumi
    The sword, spear, and bow
    heroes all get spotlights,
[02:42] Naofumi
    and even the shield hero gets focus...
[02:44] Naofumi
    What the heck?
[03:02] Man
    We did it! The summoning was a success!
[03:06] Naofumi
    Where am I?
[03:06] Man
    O brave heroes, please save our world!
[03:10] All
    Excuse me?
[03:13] Naofumi
    Who are these guys?
[03:15] Naofumi
    And where am I, anyway?
[03:19] Naofumi
    The hell is this?
[03:21] Naofumi
    A shield?
SIGN    The Rising of the Shield Hero
SIGN    The Shield Hero
[03:30] Man
    O brave heroes, please save our world!
[03:34] Naofumi
    Seriously?
[03:36] Itsuki
    What do you mean by that?
[03:38] Man
    There is a long and complicated
    story behind this,
[03:42] Man
    but we've summoned you Four Cardinal
    Heroes here using an ancient ritual.
[03:48] Naofumi
    "Four Cardinal"? So he thinks the
    four of us are heroes of legend?
[03:53] Man
    Our world teeters on the
    brink of destruction.
[03:57] Man
    We beg you, O brave heroes! Please help us!
[04:02] Naofumi
    I guess I could hear you out, at least.
[04:03] Ren
    I refuse.
[04:05] Itsuki
    Likewise.
[04:07] Motoyasu
    We can go back to our world, right?
[04:10] Motoyasu
    We'll talk about your problems after that.
[04:11] Ren
    Don't you guys feel any guilt at all for
    bringing us here without our consent?
[04:17] Itsuki
    And if you send us home as soon as peace
    is restored, we'd have worked for nothing.
[04:22] Motoyasu
    How willing are you to accommodate us?
[04:26] Motoyasu
    Depending on your answer, we might end
    up becoming your enemies instead.
[04:30] Naofumi
    Not only are these guys
    taking all this in stride,
[04:34] Naofumi
    they've already started to
    demand respect and rewards!
[04:36] Man
    F-First, we'd like you to have an audience
    with the king of our country, Melromarc.
[04:42] Man
    You can negotiate your reward
    after that, so please...
[04:46] Ren
    Fine, I guess.
[04:48] Itsuki
    I suppose we could consider their offer.
[04:51] Motoyasu
    Not like our demands are gonna change,
     no matter who we talk to.
[04:55] Naofumi
    Yeesh! Could these guys
    be any more confident?
[05:02] Itsuki
    We really are in another world, huh?
[05:06] Motoyasu
    We sure are.
[05:07] Naofumi
    Such a pleasant breeze...
[05:09] Naofumi
    It's like the typical sales pitch
    in all those tour brochures.
[05:13] Itsuki
    Wait, have you never traveled
    out of Japan before?
[05:16] Ren
    Going by the breeze outside,
[05:18] Ren
    this place probably has your
    standard Mediterranean climate.
[05:22] Naofumi
    Yeah, yeah. Excuse me for my lack
    of knowledge and vocabulary.
[05:34] Aultcray
    So these men are the Four Cardinal
    Heroes of ancient legend?
[05:39] Aultcray
    I am the king of Melromarc,
    Aultcray Melromarc XXXII.
[05:44] Aultcray
    Heroes,
[05:46] Aultcray
    name yourselves.
[05:49] Ren
    Amaki Ren, sixteen years old, high schooler.
[05:53] Motoyasu
    I'm Kitamura Motoyasu. Twenty-one,
    and a college student.
[05:56] Itsuki
    I suppose I'm up next.
[05:59] Itsuki
    Kawasumi Itsuki, seventeen years
    old, and a high schooler.
[06:02] Naofumi
    And lastly, me. I'm...
[06:05] Aultcray
    I see.
[06:05] Aultcray
    Ren, Motoyasu, and Itsuki, huh?
[06:08] Naofumi
    Y-Yo, King, aren't you forgetting me?
[06:10] Aultcray
    Hmm? Oh, forgive me.
[06:13] Itsuki
    "Yo, King"? You mustn't be so disrespectful.
[06:17] Naofumi
    Should I call him His Highness, then?
[06:19] Motoyasu
    That's too formal, no?
[06:22] Aultcray
    "King" is fine.
[06:24] Naofumi
    Well, whatever works.
[06:26] Naofumi
    My name is Iwatani Naofumi. I'm
    twenty, and a college student.
[06:31] Aultcray
    Now...
[06:32] Aultcray
    I suppose I owe you an explanation.
[06:35] Naofumi
    You're ignoring me?
[06:36] Aultcray
    My country, Melromarc, and the entire
    world is headed toward destruction.
[06:43] Naofumi
    I'm still pissed off at how the king's
    treating me, but here's the long story short.
[06:49] Naofumi
    This world has an apocalyptic prophecy,
[06:53] Naofumi
    which mentions "Waves" that
    will lead the world to ruin
[06:57] Naofumi
    and reportedly appear in,
    well, several waves.
[07:00] Naofumi
    Unless the calamities wrought
    by the Waves are thwarted,
[07:03] Naofumi
    the world will end.
[07:06] Naofumi
    Each country here has an
    ancient dragon hourglass
[07:11] Naofumi
    which can predict the arrival of the Waves.
[07:15] Naofumi
    The first Wave washed over this
    country before we were summoned.
[07:20] Naofumi
    Local knights and traveling adventurers
    managed to fend it off,
[07:26] Naofumi
    but the following Waves
    will be even more potent.
[07:31] Naofumi
    The hourglass's sands will keep trickling
    as long as the Waves keep coming...
[07:35] Naofumi
    Currently, less than a month
    remains until the second Wave.
[07:39] Aultcray
    We underestimated the Waves.
[07:43] Aultcray
    We realized once we actually experienced one
[07:47] Aultcray
    that only the Four Cardinal
    Heroes could counter them.
[07:51] Aultcray
    And so, we followed the
    legend and summoned you four.
[07:54] Aultcray
    We have no time to lose!
[07:57] Naofumi
    Wait a second.
SIGN    The Records of the Four Cardinal Weapons
[07:59] Naofumi
    Isn't this the exact same story
    as the one in that book?
[08:03] Ren
    We get the gist of it now.
[08:05] Ren
    Anyway, surely you didn't summon us
    expecting us to save you for free.
[08:08] Minister
    Of course, once you repel all the Waves,
[08:12] Minister
    we shall reward you handsomely.
[08:14] Motoyasu
    Will you, now? Well,
     as long as we have your word.
[08:18] Ren
    We'll work with you provided
    you don't turn on us.
[08:21] Ren
    But don't think for a moment
    that you can tame us.
[08:23] Itsuki
    Exactly. We can't have
    you looking down on us.
[08:26] Naofumi
    R-Right...
[08:29] Naofumi
    God, these guys are so high-and-mighty.
[08:32] Aultcray
    I trust we have an agreement.
[08:34] Aultcray
    Then, heroes, you should
    all check your statuses.
[08:38] Naofumi
    Wait, what's a status?
[08:40] Itsuki
    Uh...
[08:42] Ren
    What's wrong with you guys?
[08:44] Ren
    It should've been the first thing
    you noticed in this world.
[08:47] Naofumi
    Oh, get over yourself! Quit acting
    like you know everything!
[08:50] Ren
    Don't you see an icon in
    the corner of your field of vision?
[08:54] Naofumi
    Huh?
[08:56] Naofumi
    You're right. There it is.
[08:58] Ren
    Try focusing on it.
[09:02] Naofumi
    Like this?
SIGN    Affinity
    
    Fire: 0
    Water: 0
    Ice: 0
    Wind: 0
    Earth: 0
    Lightning: 0
    Light: 0
    Dark: 0
SIGN    The Bow Hero
SIGN    Status
    
    ATT: 17
    MAG: 13
    P. DEF: 10
    M. DEF: 14
    DEX: 15
SIGN    Equipment
    
    Small Bow
    Otherworld Clothes
[09:05] Itsuki
    "Level 1"?
[09:08] Itsuki
    That's worrying.
[09:09] Motoyasu
    Yeah. No telling if we can fight like this.
[09:13] Naofumi
    What's all this, anyway?
[09:15] Minister
    Status Magic, an ability
    exclusive to the heroes.
[09:19] Ren
    So what are we supposed to do?
[09:21] Minister
    You must leave on an adventure
[09:24] Minister
    to develop and upgrade the legendary
    weapons that you have equipped.
[09:28] Naofumi
    They aren't maxed out of the box?
[09:31] Naofumi
    Wait, mine isn't even a weapon.
[09:34] Motoyasu
    Couldn't we just wield other
    weapons until these are usable?
[09:39] Ren
    We can figure that out as we go.
[09:42] Ren
    Anyway, it looks like we
    ought to train ourselves.
[09:46] Itsuki
    We'll have to level up as much as we can.
[09:48] Naofumi
    Then if the four of us form a party...
[09:51] Minister
    One moment, heroes.
[09:54] Minister
    You will each recruit and
    adventure separately.
[09:59] Itsuki
    And why is that?
[10:01] Minister
    It is said that the legendary weapons
    repel one another by nature.
SIGN    When two more wielders of the legendary
     weapons operate together, it causes
     an adverse reaction in the weapons.
     Working separately is highly advised.
[10:07] Minister
    If you work together, it apparently
    hinders their development.
[10:12] Naofumi
    He's telling the truth, huh?
[10:13] Naofumi
    And the weapons are translating all verbal
    and visual information into Japanese for us.
[10:19] Aultcray
    The sun is about to set.
[10:21] Aultcray
    Rest up tonight, and set forth tomorrow.
[10:24] Aultcray
    In the meantime, we'll gather the best
    of the best to form your parties.
[10:30] Noble
    We've prepared rooms for you.
[10:32] Noble
    Please come this way.
[10:34] Man A
    I hear the Four Cardinal
    Heroes have been summoned.
[10:37] Man B
    All four of them, in this country?
[10:39] Man C
    Are they sure about this?
[10:40] Man D
    Wait, that means the Shield Hero is also...
[10:44] Motoyasu
    I guess you get special treatment
    when you're heroes of legend.
[10:48] Motoyasu
    The girl who showed us here
    was a cutie pie, too.
[10:50] Itsuki
    And our dinner was sumptuous,
    though it did taste unusual.
SIGN    Small Shield
SIGN    ATT: 0 MAG: 0 P. DEF: +6 M. DEF: +4 DEX: 0
SIGN    P.DEF +3
SIGN    Fire: 0 Water: 0 Ice: 0 Wind: 0 Earth: 0 Lightning: 0 Light: 0 Dark: 0
[10:54] Naofumi
    Hey, isn't this kinda like a game?
SIGN    Heat Unlock Requirements: None
[10:57] Motoyasu
    You mean it is one.
[10:59] Motoyasu
    It's exactly like Emerald Online.
[11:01] Naofumi
    Huh? What's that game?
[11:03] Motoyasu
    Are you serious? It's super famous!
[11:06] Itsuki
    What are you talking about?
[11:07] Itsuki
    This isn't some online game.
    It's a world out of a console game.
[11:11] Itsuki
    It's called Dimension Web.
[11:13] Ren
    You're wrong. It's a VRMMO.
[11:16] Ren
    It's pretty much the exact
    same as Brave Star Online.
[11:20] Motoyasu
    Let's sort out the information we have.
[11:21] Motoyasu
    Ren, can we take "VRMMO" literally?
[11:25] Ren
    Yeah.
[11:26] Ren
    You guys get what means too, right?
[11:29] Itsuki
    I think a sci-fi game I'm familiar
     with explored the concept.
[11:31] Naofumi
    I've read about them in LNs, yeah.
[11:34] Motoyasu
    Just to be sure, let's check
    our general knowledge.
[11:37] Motoyasu
    Who's the person on the thousand yen bill?
[11:40] Motoyasu
    One, two...
[11:41] Motoyasu
    Yawara Gotaro.
[11:41] Ren
    Yuda Masato.
[11:41] Itsuki
    Kodaka Enichi.
[11:41] Naofumi
    Noguchi Hideyo.
[11:43] All
    Who?!
[11:45] Motoyasu
    What won Buzzword of the Year last year?!
[11:46] Naofumi
    Your favorite voice actors?
[11:47] Ren
    Which countries won World War II?
[11:49] Itsuki
    Who's the Prime Minister?
[11:53] Itsuki
    It seems we're all from
    different versions of Japan.
[11:57] Ren
    Looks like it. They sound nothing alike.
[12:01] Naofumi
    So there are parallel world
    Japans out there too, huh?
[12:04] Motoyasu
    I thought we might just
    be from different eras,
[12:06] Motoyasu
    but I guess not, if they're so different.
[12:08] Naofumi
    And I can't believe all three of you played
    games that are just like this world.
[12:13] Naofumi
    Why am I the only one
    unfamiliar with this stuff?
[12:16] Naofumi
    Huh? What is it?
[12:18] Itsuki
    W-Well, I just thought it might
    because you're the Shield Hero.
[12:21] Motoyasu
    Oh, you too?
[12:23] Ren
    It's only natural.
[12:25] Naofumi
    Wh-What're you guys talking about?
    Is there something wrong with the shield?
[12:28] Motoyasu
    All right. Big Bro Motoyasu's gonna
    get you up to speed on the basics.
[12:34] Motoyasu
    As far as I know, the Shielder,
[12:36] Motoyasu
    the class that specializes in the shield...
[12:38] Naofumi
    Yeah?
[12:39] Motoyasu
    ...is one for losers.
    No high-level gamers play it.
[12:44] Naofumi
    No!
[12:47] Naofumi
    How about in your worlds?
[12:49] Ren
    Sorry.
[12:50] Itsuki
    Likewise.
[12:55] Motoyasu
    How's the terrain here?
[12:58] Ren
    Very similar to what I'm familiar with.
[13:00] Itsuki
    Each weapon has its own ideal hunting ground,
     so let's spread out.
[13:03] Naofumi
    Well, whatever.
[13:05] Naofumi
    If I'm weak, I can just rely on my party.
[13:08] Naofumi
    It might have girls and all, too.
[13:14] Naofumi
    The shield's role would be to thwart enemy
    attacks and defend the party, right?
[13:18] Naofumi
    And while my life back home was devoid of
    romance, I might just meet The One here.
[13:24] Naofumi
    It'll be fine. I've been summoned
    to another world, after all.
[13:28] Naofumi
    Even if I'm weak, things will work out.
[13:31] Naofumi
    All right! I'm gonna give it my all!
[13:34] Motoyasu
    R-Right.
[13:36] Motoyasu
    We have to set out on adventures tomorrow.
[13:38] Motoyasu
    Let's head back to our rooms
    and get a good night's sleep.
[13:41] Itsuki
    Do you think they have baths here?
[13:42] Motoyasu
    It's quite likely you'll
    have to go outdoors.
[13:44] Naofumi
    That's right.
[13:45] Naofumi
    My grand adventure begins tomorrow!
[14:05] Aultcray
    We have gathered brave warriors who will
    fight the Waves with you legendary heroes.
[14:12] Naofumi
    These people will join our parties, huh?
[14:16] Naofumi
    Wow, there's a real looker here, too.
[14:22] Aultcray
    Now, our future champions!
[14:24] Aultcray
    Time to begin your journey!
[14:29] Naofumi
    What? They're the ones choosing?!
[14:38] Naofumi
    Three... four... five...
[14:42] Naofumi
    Yo, King!
[14:44] Aultcray
    I have to admit, I wasn't expecting this.
[14:48] Minister
    No volunteers? He must have no charisma.
[14:52] Aultcray
    So there have been rumors.
[14:55] Motoyasu
    Did something happen?
[14:57] Aultcray
    Well, rumors that the Shield Hero is ignorant
     of this world have spread around town.
[15:04] Naofumi
    What?
[15:06] Aultcray
    Legend says the heroes come with a
    firm understanding of our lands.
[15:10] Aultcray
    And they seem to think he
    doesn't meet that criteria.
[15:14] Motoyasu
    Maybe someone was eavesdropping
    on our chat last night.
[15:17] Naofumi
    Seriously?
[15:19] Naofumi
    Just for that?
[15:21] Naofumi
    Sure, I may not know much, but...
[15:23] Naofumi
    That aside, Ren, you don't need five!
    Gimme some of them!
[15:26] Ren
    I'm actually more of a loner.
[15:29] Ren
    If any of you can't cut it,
    I'll leave you behind.
[15:32] Naofumi
    What do you make of this, Motoyasu?
    Don't you think it's unfair?
[15:35] Motoyasu
    I'm actually surprised that
    my party is all girls, too.
[15:38] Naofumi
    It pisses me off that he doesn't
    seem all that broken up about it.
[15:42] Itsuki
    It would be best to split them three each,
[15:45] Itsuki
    but if we force it, it could destroy morale.
[15:49] Naofumi
    So, what, you're telling me to go it alone?!
[15:52] Naofumi
    I'm a Shielder, you know!
[15:53] Naofumi
    The class you guys said was for losers!
[15:56] Naofumi
    How am I supposed to grow
    stronger without a party?
[16:02] Myne
    Sir Hero!
[16:07] Naofumi
    It's that girl.
[16:08] Myne
    Would you allow me to join the Shield Hero?
[16:13] Motoyasu
    Are you sure?
[16:14] Myne
    Yes!
[16:15] Naofumi
    F-For real?
[16:17] Naofumi
    She'll join my party?
[16:22] Aultcray
    Are there any others who wouldn't
    mind joining Naofumi-dono?
[16:28] Aultcray
    I suppose we'll have to take other measures.
[16:30] Aultcray
    Naofumi-dono, you will have to
    recruit for your party yourself.
[16:37] Naofumi
    A-All right.
[16:39] Aultcray
    Every month, we shall provide each
    hero with the funds they require.
[16:42] Aultcray
    This time, Naofumi-dono's payment
    will be higher than the others.
[16:48] Aultcray
    Here are your initial war
    chests. Please accept them.
[16:52] Minister
    Naofumi-sama gets 800 silver coins.
[16:55] Minister
    The others get 600.
[16:58] Aultcray
    Use this to procure all necessary equipment
    and set forth on your journey.
[17:02] All
    Yes, sir!
[17:07] Motoyasu
    Later, Naofumi.
[17:10] Motoyasu
    Take good care of her, you hear me?
[17:13] Itsuki
    It's sad that we can't help you,
    but good luck with your recruiting.
[17:18] Ren
    See you again when the time comes.
[17:21] Naofumi
    Y-Yeah.
[17:23] Myne
    Um, Shield Hero.
[17:26] Myne
    My name is Myne Suphia. It is
    an honor to fight with you.
[17:31] Naofumi
    I'm Iwatani Naofumi. Nice to meet you.
[17:34] Myne
    My pleasure!
[17:37] Naofumi
    She's so open and friendly.
[17:40] Naofumi
    And she chose to join me
    when no one else would.
[17:43] Naofumi
    I've gotta keep her safe, no matter what!
[17:46] Naofumi
    Shall we get going, uh, Myne-san?
[17:50] Myne
    Yes, Sir Hero.
[17:53] Myne
    Let me show you around the
    castle town to start off.
[17:59] Naofumi
    I caught a glimpse last night,
[18:01] Naofumi
    but taking a closer look really drives
    it home that this is another world.
[18:05] Myne
    What shall we do now, Sir Hero?
[18:08] Naofumi
    Hmm, let's see...
[18:10] Naofumi
    I'd like to check out a shop that
    sells weapons and armor first.
[18:14] Myne
    That makes sense.
[18:16] Myne
    With that much money, you can
    buy some fine equipment.
[18:19] Myne
    I'll take you to a shop I trust, then.
[18:22] Naofumi
    Yeah, please do.
[18:24] Myne
    Sure thing! Follow me!
[18:28] Naofumi
    So cute.
[18:29] Naofumi
    Nothing beats having a
    girl in your party, huh?
[18:36] Myne
    I wholeheartedly recommend this place.
[18:40] Naofumi
    So this is what a weapons shop is like.
[18:43] Erhard
    Welcome.
[18:45] Erhard
    Is this your first time in a weapons shop?
    You sure know how to pick 'em.
[18:50] Naofumi
    Actually, she brought me here.
[18:53] Erhard
    Have we met before, Miss?
     Why do you look so familiar?
[18:56] Myne
    I've come shopping here before.
[18:58] Myne
    Your shop is quite famous, you know.
[19:00] Erhard
    Ain't that nice of ya.
[19:03] Erhard
    By the way, who's your companion
    with the funny outfit?
[19:08] Myne
    Can't you tell, boss?
[19:11] Erhard
    You mean you're one of the heroes?
[19:14] Erhard
    Ah, I see you've got a shield.
    You must be the dud.
[19:19] Naofumi
    Why are rumors about me
    spreading like wildfire?
[19:23] Naofumi
    Whatever. I can't let it get me down.
[19:26] Naofumi
    I'm Iwatani Naofumi, the Shield Hero.
[19:29] Naofumi
    Pleased to meet you!
[19:31] Erhard
    Naofumi, eh?
[19:32] Erhard
    Well, if you'll be a regular, I don't give
    two hoots if you wield a shield or what.
[19:37] Erhard
    Nice to meet ya, kid!
[19:40] Erhard
    Anyway, boss,
[19:42] Erhard
    could you provide Sir Hero
    with the equipment he needs?
[19:45] Erhard
    Our budget is, let's see...
    Around 250 silvers.
[19:49] Erhard
    Left to right, that's iron, magic iron,
[19:52] Erhard
    magic steel, and silver iron
    in ascending order of cost.
[19:55] Erhard
    I guarantee they're all
    quality swords, though.
[19:57] Naofumi
    Wow. With one of these, even I could...
[20:02] Naofumi
    What the...
[20:08] Naofumi
    Seriously, what's going on?
[20:09] Erhard
    I don't get it, either.
[20:12] Myne
    It looked like it just
    flew out of your hand.
[20:15] Naofumi
    What?
SIGN    Legendary Weapon Rule Violation:
    Holding non-assigned weapon
[20:18] Naofumi
    "Rule Violation"?
SIGN    A hero may not hold, with intent to fight,
    any weapon other than their assigned legendary weapon
[20:20] Naofumi
    What the hell?
[20:23] Naofumi
    How am I supposed to fight
    with just a shield?
[20:26] Naofumi
    Well, looks like I can't use any
    weapons other than this shield.
[20:30] Erhard
    How does that work?
[20:35] Erhard
    It looks like any other small
    shield at first glance.
[20:39] Erhard
    Doesn't this thing come off?
[20:41] Naofumi
    I can move it around, but I can't
    seem to remove it from my body.
[20:45] Erhard
    That's so weird.
[20:47] Erhard
    I sense a great amount
    of power in this thing,
[20:49] Erhard
    but even my appraisal magic
    isn't telling me much.
[20:52] Naofumi
    Right...
[20:54] Erhard
    Well, thanks for showing
    me something interesting.
[20:57] Erhard
    Want to buy some armor instead?
[21:00] Erhard
    Oh, hey.
[21:01] Erhard
    You're starting to look the part now.
[21:05] Naofumi
    Thanks.
SIGN    Chain Mail
SIGN    ATT: 0
    MAG: 0
    P. DEF: +21
    M. DEF: +15
    DEX: 0
SIGN    Slash Resistance (Small)
SIGN    Fire: 0
    Water: 0
    Ice: 0
    Wind: 0
    Earth: 0
    Lightning: 0
    Light: 0
    Dark: 0
SIGN    Durability
    
    Weight: 11
    Quality: °
    
    Unlock Requirements:
    Humanoid Lv. 1
[21:09] Myne
    How much is it?
[21:11] Erhard
    I'll give you a discount. 120 silvers.
[21:13] Myne
    How much would you buy it for?
[21:15] Erhard
    Huh? Well, if it's mostly new,
     I'd pay 100 silvers.
[21:20] Naofumi
    Why do you ask?
[21:22] Myne
    When you grow stronger,
     you won't need it anymore.
[21:25] Myne
    That's why I asked him how much
    we could sell it back for.
[21:28] Naofumi
    Makes sense.
[21:29] Myne
    All right. We'll take it.
[21:31] Erhard
    Thanks! I'll throw in some
    innerwear to show my gratitude!
[21:36] Myne
    Shall we head off to battle now, Sir Hero?
[21:40] Naofumi
    Y-Yeah!
[21:41] Naofumi
    Time to level up, huh?
[21:43] Naofumi
    My adventure's finally beginning!
[22:52] Myne
    Wow. There's no limit to
    how much it can absorb.
SIGN    Absorbed Orange Balloon x1
[22:58] Myne
    This must be the power
    of a legendary weapon.
[23:02] Naofumi
    Yeah.
[23:03] Naofumi
    This must be why I don't feel
    pain when I'm bitten, too.
[23:07] Naofumi
    Looks like I need a lot more fodder before
    I can upgrade it to a different shield.
[23:11] Myne
    I see.
[23:13] Naofumi
    By the way, can we sell these
    orange balloon fragments?
[23:18] Myne
    Yes, but only for one copper coin at most.
[23:22] Naofumi
    Looking at how Ren destroyed them,
    they must be really weak monsters.
[23:26] Naofumi
    I guess that's all they're worth.
[23:27] Naofumi
    That should be enough shield fodder.
[23:31] Naofumi
    It should evolve as I level up, too.
[23:35] Myne
    Let's call it a day and head
    back to the weapons shop.
[23:39] Myne
    If we buy me some new equipment,
     we can go that much farther tomorrow.
[23:44] Naofumi
    Fair enough.
[23:47] Erhard
    Equipment for the lady, huh?
[23:50] Erhard
    Sure, you'll be much stronger
    with good equipment.
[23:54] Myne
    Right?
[23:55] Naofumi
    This might get expensive,
     so I should start haggling now.
[24:00] Erhard
    I see our hero is a real comedian.
[24:03] Naofumi
    Eighty percent off.
[24:04] Erhard
    Are you stupid? Twenty percent extra!
[24:06] Naofumi
    Wh-Why's it going up?
    Eighty-nine percent off!
[24:08] Erhard
    Anyone who tries to haggle without even
    seeing the goods deserves to pay double!
[24:13] Naofumi
    Keep talking! Ninety percent off!
[24:15] Erhard
    Twenty-nine percent extra!
[24:16] Naofumi
    Seriously, stop raising the price!
    One hundred percent off!
[24:19] Erhard
    That's just free, kid!
[24:21] Naofumi
    Free's fine by me!
[24:21] Myne
    Hup.
[24:24] Naofumi
    Boss, how much is that in total?
    At sixty percent off.
[24:27] Erhard
    Four hundred and eighty silvers with
     a discount. I can't go any lower.
[24:32] Naofumi
    Uh, that'll leave us with 200 silvers...
[24:36] Naofumi
    Myne, can you downgrade a bit?
[24:38] Naofumi
    I don't know how much we'll have to spend
    on inns and other living expenses yet.
[24:41] Myne
    It'll be fine, Sir Hero.
[24:43] Myne
    The stronger I am, the more
    loot we'll get from monsters.
[24:47] Myne
    That should keep us going.
[24:50] Naofumi
    There's the otherworld trope
    I've been waiting for!
[24:54] Naofumi
    F-Fine, I guess.
[24:56] Naofumi
    All right. We'll take these, boss.
[24:59] Erhard
    Thanks a ton!
[25:01] Erhard
    I see our hero's got a
    real nose for good deals.
[25:04] Myne
    Thank you, Sir Hero.
[25:07] Naofumi
    By the way, boss, do you know a
    place that'll buy these fragments?
[25:11] Erhard
    There are shops that buy monster materials.
[25:13] Erhard
    They'll buy most things off of ya.
[25:16] Naofumi
    Thanks.
[25:19] Naofumi
    Yum!
[25:20] Naofumi
    The food at the castle was great too,
[25:23] Naofumi
    but a pub is where you experience
    real otherworld cuisine!
[25:27] Myne
    I hope you relish the meal.
[25:30] Naofumi
    The meadow we fought in
    was over here, right?
[25:34] Myne
    Yes.
[25:34] Myne
    Tomorrow, we'll be heading to Lafan
    Village, which lies beyond this map.
[25:38] Myne
    Past Lafan Village lies a dungeon
    for rookie adventurers.
[25:43] Naofumi
    A dungeon?
[25:44] Myne
    We won't make much money there, but it's
    the perfect spot for you to level up.
[25:49] ---
    Oh, I see.
[25:51] Myne
    Now that I have new equipment,
[25:53] Myne
    it should be a walk in the
    park with you defending me.
[25:56] Naofumi
    Thanks. Very informative.
[25:59] Myne
    No problem.
[26:00] Myne
    By the way, Sir Hero,
[26:03] Myne
    aren't you going to drink your wine?
[26:06] Naofumi
    Nah, I'm not into booze.
[26:09] Myne
    Really? This is pretty good, you know.
[26:17] Myne
    I'd love to drink with you.
[26:24] Naofumi
    She suddenly became twice as seductive!
[26:27] Naofumi
    But...
[26:27] Naofumi
    S-Sorry. I really don't like it.
[26:30] Myne
    Is that so? That's too bad.
[26:34] Myne
    That's a hero for you, I suppose.
[26:36] Naofumi
    What do you mean?
[26:38] Myne
    This country is a matriarchy.
[26:40] Myne
    No man would ever dare turn down
    a drink offered by a woman.
[26:45] Naofumi
    Really? I'm not very good at
    picking up on this stuff.
[26:49] Myne
    Don't worry about it.
[26:51] Naofumi
    I'm glad we got to discuss
    our plans moving forward.
[26:55] Naofumi
    I'd like to turn in early tonight.
     Is that okay?
[26:58] Myne
    Of course.
[26:59] Myne
    I'll head up after I drink some more...
[27:02] Myne
    Although I feel so lonely drinking alone.
[27:04] Naofumi
    H-Hey, Myne?
[27:07] Naofumi
    Thanks for joining me, a shield
    hero who can't fight at all.
[27:13] Naofumi
    I turned you down tonight,
     but I'll make it up to you someday.
[27:17] Myne
    It's totally fine.
[27:19] Myne
    Good night, Sir Hero.
[27:22] Naofumi
    Night.
[27:29] Naofumi
    Two hundred silvers left.
[27:31] Naofumi
    Two rooms at 30 coppers a night each,
[27:35] Naofumi
    and meals for two at five coppers each...
[27:38] Naofumi
    That leaves a little more than 199 silvers.
[27:43] Naofumi
    I'm such a stereotypical Japanese tourist,
    stashing money like this.
[27:49] Naofumi
    What a day.
[27:53] Naofumi
    I wonder if that's how it truly
    feels to kill a monster.
[27:57] Naofumi
    I just went around popping balloons today.
[28:00] Naofumi
    But man, I really did come to another world!
[28:08] Motoyasu
    I leveled up quite a bit today.
[28:10] Itsuki
    I won't let you outshine me tomorrow.
[28:13] Motoyasu
    See you tomorrow, then.
[28:13] Naofumi
    Is that Motoyasu and Itsuki?
[28:14] Itsuki
    See you.
[28:18] Naofumi
    Guess I'll sleep.
[28:20] Naofumi
    Early start tomorrow and all.
[28:36] Naofumi
    Time to get some breakfast and head out!
[28:40] Naofumi
    Huh?
[28:41] Naofumi
    Gone...
[28:43] Naofumi
    It's gone!
[28:44] Naofumi
    The silvers, the chain mail,
[28:46] Naofumi
    and even my own clothes I'd
    kept for a rainy day are gone!
[28:50] Naofumi
    No way...
[28:51] Naofumi
    I got robbed in my sleep?!
[29:01] Naofumi
    Big trouble, Myne! Our money
    and equipment is gone!
[29:06] Naofumi
    Are you still asleep?
[29:07] Naofumi
    Wake up, Myne! We've got big trouble!
[29:10] Naofumi
    You're knights from the castle, right?
[29:13] Naofumi
    I'm glad you're here. Listen to this...
[29:15] Guard
    The Shield Hero, yes?
[29:17] Naofumi
    Yeah, why?
[29:19] Guard
    The king has issued a summons for you.
[29:22] Guard
    Come with us.
[29:25] Naofumi
    Huh?
[29:28] Naofumi
    That hurts!
[29:31] Naofumi
    What's going on?
[29:35] Naofumi
    Myne! You're okay?
[29:38] Naofumi
    Myne?
[29:42] Naofumi
    Yo, King!
[29:43] Naofumi
    I had all my money and equipment other than
    the shield stolen while I was asleep!
[29:49] Naofumi
    Please find the thief—
[29:50] Aultcray
    Quiet, scumbag!
[29:52] Naofumi
    What's that about?
[29:54] Aultcray
    Myne, you poor adventurer,
[29:56] Aultcray
    could you please testify once more for us?
[30:01] Myne
    Th-The Shield Hero barged into my
    room drunk and pinned me down...
[30:09] Naofumi
    Huh?
[30:10] Myne
    He said, "The night is still young,"
[30:13] Myne
    and tore my clothes off!
[30:17] Myne
    I somehow escaped
[30:20] Myne
    and ran to Sir Motoyasu, who happened to
    be staying in the same inn, for help!
[30:28] Naofumi
    Wh-What the hell?
[30:30] Motoyasu
    If she hadn't asked me to wait
    till dawn and call the knights,
[30:33] Motoyasu
    I would've cut you down myself!
[30:36] Naofumi
    What are you talking about?!
[30:37] Naofumi
    I went straight to bed
    after dinner last night!
[30:41] Naofumi
    Wait, that chain mail...
[30:44] Naofumi
    You were the robber?!
[30:46] Motoyasu
    Who are you calling a robber?
[30:49] Motoyasu
    Myne gave this to me as a present
    when I met her at the pub yesterday.
[30:55] Aultcray
    To think the Shield Hero would commit
    the gravest sin in this country.
[31:00] Motoyasu
    Sin?
[31:01] Minister
    In Melromarc, even attempting to sexually
    assault a woman is punishable by death!
[31:07] Aultcray
    If you weren't a hero,
     you would be executed immediately!
[31:11] Naofumi
    Executed?
[31:13] Naofumi
    I'm telling you, you've got the wrong idea!
[31:15] Naofumi
    I didn't do it!
[31:17] Naofumi
    If you're so convinced I did,
     show me the proof!
[31:22] Knight
    When we searched the Shield Hero's room,
[31:24] Knight
    um, we found this on his bed.
[31:29] Myne
    Eek!
[31:30] Motoyasu
    You animal!
[31:32] Aultcray
    There you have it. Undeniable proof.
[31:34] Naofumi
    How? It wasn't there when I woke up!
[31:38] Itsuki
    It's too bad.
[31:39] Itsuki
    I was worried something bad might happen,
    but I was hoping you'd know better.
[31:42] Ren
    He thinks a hero can do whatever the
    hell he wants and get away with it.
[31:46] Naofumi
    That's not even the least bit true.
[31:49] Motoyasu
    You're not the be all and
    end all in this world!
[31:53] Motoyasu
    Know your place!
[31:57] Naofumi
    What is all this?
[32:00] Naofumi
    What the hell is going on?
[32:02] Naofumi
    Myne... Myne!
[32:04] Naofumi
    Why would you lie like that?
[32:05] Naofumi
    Weren't we supposed to be a party?
[32:13] Naofumi
    I see.
[32:14] Naofumi
    Joining me was just a ruse
    to destroy me right here.
[32:18] Naofumi
    It was all a lie!
[32:20] Naofumi
    The smiles she showed me, and her
    acts of kindness, were all fake!
[32:26] Naofumi
    You tricked me!
[32:29] Naofumi
    It was a setup all along!
[32:31] Myne
    Sir Motoyasu, I'm so scared!
[32:33] Motoyasu
    Shut your mouth, you criminal!
[32:35] Naofumi
    Screw you, too!
[32:37] Naofumi
    I bet you did all this to
    steal my money and equipment!
[32:40] Naofumi
    You two planned this together, didn't you?!
[32:43] Naofumi
    Yeah, come to think of it...
[32:45] Naofumi
    Myne only ever called me "Sir Hero,"
[32:49] Naofumi
    but she's calling Motoyasu by name!
[32:51] Naofumi
    If that isn't proof they were in it together,
    I don't know what is!
[32:55] Ren
    Refusing to admit his guilt and
    making nonsensical accusations?
[33:00] Itsuki
    I know, right?
[33:01] Itsuki
    I don't think he deserves any mercy, either.
[33:03] Noble B
    It really was a mistake to
    summon all four together.
[33:08] Noble C
    Exactly. They never should've
    summoned the Shield Hero.
[33:11] Noble A
    But who would've thought he'd be such scum?
[33:14] Naofumi
    The shield... It's all
    about the shield again?
[33:17] Naofumi
    Because I'm the Shield Hero...
[33:19] Naofumi
    Because I'm weak, they're trying to knock
    me down to make themselves look better.
[33:26] Naofumi
    Disgusting.
[33:28] Naofumi
    These people are all
    dirty, disgusting filth!
[33:31] Naofumi
    This country's people don't
    believe in me one bit, too.
[33:35] Naofumi
    Why should I have to fight for them?
[33:39] Naofumi
    Fine. I don't care anymore.
[33:42] Naofumi
    Just send me back to my world.
[33:45] Naofumi
    And summon a new Shield Hero
    or whatever the hell you want!
[33:48] Naofumi
    Another world? Screw that!
[33:50] Naofumi
    Why should I have to go through
    this in a whole different world?!
[33:53] Ren
    You're going to run as
    soon as things go south?
[33:56] Ren
    Could you stoop any lower?
[33:57] Itsuki
    After all you've done, how could you
    even think about not doing your job?
[34:01] Motoyasu
    Yeah, get lost.
[34:03] Motoyasu
    Who wants to fight alongside a rapist?
[34:06] Naofumi
    Shut up!
[34:07] Naofumi
    Now, send me back to my world already!
[34:10] Aultcray
    Well, I'd love to do as you
    wish and kick you out,
[34:15] Aultcray
    but legend says new heroes can only be
    summoned once all Four Cardinal Heroes die.
[34:22] Ren
    What?
[34:23] Motoyasu
    No way...
[34:25] Naofumi
    So I can't even go home?
[34:28] Aultcray
    Well, you can certainly go home after
    you fight off all the incoming Waves.
[34:36] Motoyasu
    Are you saying we'll have to
    fight alongside a guy like him?
[34:40] Naofumi
    Screw that!
[34:43] Naofumi
    I'll handle the Waves my way, then!
[34:48] Knight
    Don't move!
[34:49] Naofumi
    Get off of me already!
[34:52] Knight
    This guy...
[34:56] Naofumi
    What'll it be?
[34:58] Naofumi
    Will you throw me in jail
    until the Waves arrive?
[35:01] Aultcray
    I won't imprison you.
[35:03] Aultcray
    There's hardly any time until the next Wave.
[35:05] Aultcray
    Scum or not, you're still a hero, one of
    the only beings who can fight the Waves.
[35:10] Aultcray
    But news of your crime is already
    spreading among the people.
[35:13] Aultcray
    That is your punishment.
[35:15] Aultcray
    Don't think you'll ever get to lead
    a decent life in this country.
[35:19] Naofumi
    I know that already!
[35:26] Naofumi
    This is what you wanted, right?
[35:29] Naofumi
    You can shove it up your ass!
[35:32] Motoyasu
    Hey! Wait a second!
[35:37] Naofumi
    I'm really weak, you see.
[35:39] Naofumi
    I don't have a second to waste.
[35:48] Naofumi
    And just like that,
[35:50] Naofumi
    all my money, respect, and trust was gone.
[35:54] Naofumi
    I lost it all.
[36:04] Erhard
    Hey, kid with the shield.
[36:08] Erhard
    I heard what you did to that girl.
[36:11] Erhard
    You deserve a punch to the face!
[36:14] Naofumi
    You too?
[36:17] Erhard
    You...
[36:20] Naofumi
    What? Weren't you going to punch me?
[36:23] Erhard
    I changed my mind.
[36:24] Naofumi
    Good. You were about to
    lose your life there.
[36:27] Erhard
    Wait a second.
[36:34] Erhard
    You'll never make it dressed like that.
    Consider this a parting gift.
[36:38] Naofumi
    How much?
[36:40] Erhard
    Doesn't matter.
[36:41] Erhard
    But let's call it a clearance
    sale and say five coppers.
[36:44] Naofumi
    Gotcha.
[36:47] Naofumi
    I promise to come pay you someday.
[36:51] Erhard
    Don't die, kid.
SIGN    Max HP: 167 ATK: 1 M.DEF: 29
    MAX MP: 47 MAG: 16 DEX: 13
    MAX SP: 50 P.DEF: 39
SIGN    Battle: Orange Balloon Defeated
    Exp: Naofumi +1
    Battle: Orange Balloon Defeated
    Exp: Naofumi +1
    Level Up: Naofumi Lv.1 -> 2
SIGN    Shield Hero
SIGN    Status ATK: 1 MAG: 16 P.DEF: 53 M.DEF: 37 DEX: 15
SIGN    Affinity Fire: 0 Water: 0 Ice: 0 Wind: 0 Earth: 0 Lightning: 0 Light: 0 Dark: 0
SIGN    Equipment Small Shield Hemp Outfit Ragged Cape
[37:25] Naofumi
    I fight all night and finally hit Level 2, huh?
[37:44] Merchant
    Well, for these things...
[37:47] Merchant
    How does 1 copper for a pair sound?
[37:50] Adventurer
    Sure. I'll take that.
[37:52] Merchant
    Thanks.
[37:55] Merchant
    Come again.
[37:59] Merchant
    Welcome.
[38:04] Naofumi
    Buy these.
[38:06] Merchant
    Oh? Orange balloons, huh?
[38:10] Merchant
    Twenty in all.
[38:12] Merchant
    How does 1 copper sound?
[38:16] Naofumi
    Didn't you offer that guy 1 copper for two?
[38:20] Merchant
    Did I, now?
[38:23] Merchant
    You must understand,
    I have a business to run.
[38:25] Naofumi
    That so?
[38:27] Naofumi
    Will these things fetch
    a better price, then?
[38:30] Naofumi
    They're pretty lively.
[38:33] Merchant
    Gah!
[38:35] Merchant
    S-Stop it!
[38:37] Naofumi
    I'm not trying to rip you off here.
[38:39] Naofumi
    All I want is a fair market price.
[38:41] Naofumi
    Or wait, do you hate me
    for some reason, maybe?
[38:45] Merchant
    F-Fine! I get it!
[38:47] Merchant
    I understand, so get these things off me!
[38:50] Naofumi
    We have a deal.
[38:52] Naofumi
    Instead of trying to fleece me,
    if you buy from me regularly,
[38:55] Naofumi
    I'm willing to give you a small discount.
[38:58] Merchant
    C-Consider it done!
[39:00] Merchant
    As much as I'd like to refuse,
     the goods and money are without sin.
[39:07] Naofumi
    Also, feel free to tell people all about me.
[39:11] Naofumi
    Tell them that any trader that messes with
    me will end up with bite marks all over.
[39:15] Merchant
    No need to ask me. I was
    about to do just that.
[39:17] Naofumi
    To a long business relationship.
[39:49] Naofumi
    Aren't these...
SIGN    New Shields Unlocked
SIGN    There are shields with available skill unlocks.
SIGN    Mastery Bonus
    
    When a shield is used for a while to achieve a certain level of proficiency,
     it will grant its wielder permanent bonuses.
[40:04] Naofumi
    So by mastering a shield, I can keep its
    abilities even after I switch to another one?
[40:12] Naofumi
    Leaf Shield.
[40:20] Naofumi
    This really is like a game,
    through and through.
SIGN    Foraging Skill 1 Activated
    Aero: °
[40:28] Naofumi
    It can improve the mat's quality?
[40:35] Herbalist
    Wow, this is good stuff.
[40:38] Herbalist
    Where did you get these?
[40:39] Naofumi
    In the forest right outside the castle.
[40:41] Naofumi
    Didn't you know?
[40:43] Herbalist
    Hmm... I never knew you could
    find such fine stuff there.
[40:47] Herbalist
    I was sure the quality was more average.
[40:58] Naofumi
    Ever since that day,
    nothing I eat has any flavor.
[41:01] Punk A
    O Great Shield Hero,
[41:03] Punk A
    we'll join your party.
[41:05] Punk B
    Yeah, yeah. Thank your lucky stars.
[41:10] Naofumi
    Let's go ahead and discuss the terms first.
[41:15] Punk B
    Okay!
[41:16] Punk B
    Your pay will be entirely performance-based.
[41:19] Punk B
    I trust you know what that means.
[41:21] Punk A
    Nope, no clue!
[41:24] Naofumi
    It means you'll be paid according to
    the loot we get on our adventure.
[41:28] Naofumi
    I'm the leader, so I'll
    take at least 40 percent.
[41:32] Naofumi
    I'll split the rest at my discretion.
[41:36] Naofumi
    If you do nothing, you get paid nothing.
[41:40] Punk A
    The hell? That means you could
    keep it all for yourself!
[41:45] Naofumi
    I promise to pay you if you do your job.
[41:47] Naofumi
    If you can do your job.
[41:50] Punk B
    Let's go get us some equipment, then!
[41:53] Naofumi
    Buy your equipment yourselves.
[41:55] Naofumi
    I have no reason to do that much for you.
[41:59] Punk B
    Huh?
[41:59] Punk A
    Forget it. Just hand over your money.
[42:03] Naofumi
    If you'd said that to begin with,
    we could've saved some time.
[42:08] Punk C
    What do we have here?
[42:09] Punk C
    Aren't you awfully obedient.
[42:14] Punk A
    Quit freakin' out!
[42:19] Punk A
    Ow...
[42:22] Punk B
    Shit!
[42:29] Naofumi
    I have the defense,
     but lack offensive ability.
[42:33] Naofumi
    Because I lack it, I can't defeat monsters.
[42:35] Naofumi
    And because I can't defeat
    them, I can't farm EXP.
[42:38] Naofumi
    And because I can't farm,
    my offensive ability never goes up.
[42:43] Naofumi
    What an awful cycle!
[42:44] Naofumi
    Damn it!
[42:52] SlaveT
    You seem to be having trouble.
[43:00] SlaveT
    You don't have help.
[43:02] SlaveT
    But I have just what you need.
[43:05] Naofumi
    If you're offering me party members,
     thanks but no thanks.
[43:07] SlaveT
    Party members?
[43:08] SlaveT
    Please. What I'm offering you is
    a service far more convenient.
[43:14] Naofumi
    What would that be?
[43:16] SlaveT
    Interested, are we?
[43:18] Naofumi
    Get away from me.
[43:21] SlaveT
    That look in your eyes
    is the kind I just love.
[43:24] SlaveT
    You're every bit the man
    the rumors said you were.
[43:27] Naofumi
    You know who I am?
[43:29] SlaveT
    Of course I do, Shield Hero.
[43:33] SlaveT
    If my offer interests you, please follow me.
[43:50] SlaveT
    Here we are.
[43:53] Naofumi
    So, what exactly are you offering me?
[43:58] SlaveT
    Can't you tell at a glance?
[44:00] SlaveT
    Slaves!
[44:02] Naofumi
    Slaves?
[44:03] SlaveT
    Yes. I run a slave trading business.
[44:08] Naofumi
    What makes you think I want a slave?
[44:11] SlaveT
    The fact that they cannot
    lie or betray their master.
[44:17] SlaveT
    Slaves are placed under
    the effect of a curse.
[44:22] SlaveT
    A strong, seal-based curse that
    can take their very lives.
[44:27] SlaveT
    What do you say?
[44:30] Naofumi
    Show me what you've got.
[44:32] SlaveT
    I knew it. You have everything it
    takes to be a most wonderful patron.
[44:40] Naofumi
    I see ones that aren't human, too.
[44:42] SlaveT
    You can call them human, technically.
[44:45] Naofumi
    Tell me more. I don't know
    much about this world.
[44:49] SlaveT
    Creatures that look human but
    aren't are called demi-humans.
[44:55] SlaveT
    They're mostly used in manual
    labor or as servants.
[44:59] SlaveT
    Beastmen are demi-humans whose appearance
    leans more toward the animal side.
[45:04] SlaveT
    They're used as bodyguards or as participants
     in death matches that are gambled on.
[45:09] Naofumi
    I see.
[45:10] Naofumi
    But they both fall under
    the same category, huh?
[45:12] SlaveT
    Indeed. And since demi-humans are
    thought to be closer to monsters,
[45:17] SlaveT
    life would be hard for them in this country,
     which practices human supremacy.
[45:21] SlaveT
    As such, they're treated as slaves.
SIGN    The Slave Girl