03x03 - The White Tiger Siblings

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Another rigged match today, huh?

Welcome back.

I'm back, Atla.

Welcome back, Onii-sama...

Come on, let's have dinner.

Huh? Do we have to wear these clothes?

I can't wait to get purchased so we can get out of here!

I hope the Shield Hero comes soon!

The Shield Hero?

The Rising of the Shield Hero

The White Tiger Siblings

Over here, Shield Hero!

Please, Shield Hero!

Save me!

I could die at any moment!

You're not fooling anyone.

Impressive, Shield Hero!

You have an eye sharp enough to identify a fake sl*ve immediately!

It makes me shiver!

What's going on here?

In Siltvelt, you're seen as not a hero, but a god to be worshiped, you see.

Now, let's get down to business.

This is the main dish I told you about.

What?

I only came to this filthy place because Daddy told me I had to!

He's so handsome.

Shield Hero! Please...

Buy me... Buy us!

I saw you before...

What's your name?

Fohl.

What makes him special is, of course, his combat ability.

Look at his status.

His level's high at such a young age?

Unlike other races, a white tiger can upgrade their class up to level .

After upgrading their class, they can reach level .

A higher level means higher stats.

So he'll get stronger when he grows up?

Yes. If you don't count the heroes,

they're among the most powerful beings in the world.

And he can be yours for just gold pieces!

Naofumi-sama...

All right, I understand that he could be valuable.

But he just asked me to "buy us."

I have a little sister.

Take her with me, please.

They're siblings.

But the sister is sick. She's blind and can't get out of bed.

She's not worth even silvers!

How awful...

Since his sister is worthless,

he fights in the underground coliseum to pay for her food and medicine.

Doesn't it bring a tear to your eye?

The hell it does.

I bet you take a big cut of his earnings.

You're so smart, Hero! I'm in awe!

Scum!

What's your sister's name?

Atla.

Open the cell door.

Who are you?

Iwatani Naofumi. The Shield Hero.

Shield Hero... Naofumi-sama... please, take care of my brother.

I'm no longer...

I'm sorry, but I'm not going to do what you want.

Elixir of Yggdrasil

Is that... Don't tell me...

An Elixir of Yggdrasil.

Are you ready to spend the rest of your life paying for this?

I'll make enough to pay not just for her, but for three... no, four people!

I feel so... warm...

Atla...

Atla!

I'm so glad!

She'll need to ingest the drug several times for it to take full effect.

For now, just make sure you get some rest.

All right... Thank you.

Raphtalia, we're taking them back.

Right!

After we purchased Fohl and Atla,

we met with Sadeena and the other slaves from Lurolona Village,

whom we took back from the coliseum.

We decided to go back to the village for now.

Sadeena-oneechan, we'll always be together now, right?

Yes, we will!

'Cause now I'm in love with Naofumi-chan!

Sadeena-neesan, what are you doing?

Did you get into a drinking contest with her? You didn't, right?

I did not!

I did have a drink with her, but...

And you've grown up so much, Raphtalia-chan! You're making me cry!

We've got more people in the village now,

but our defenses are still full of holes.

If we want to keep it safe, we have to strengthen our defenses fast.

Atla got better each time she took the potion.

We're going to need to get serious about selling these Bio Plants and medicines.

We don't have enough money to build proper facilities yet.

Hey, Naofumi.

Are things okay with all these new sl*ve kids around?

I don't know.

We're starting to make more money trading, at least.

I don't just mean the money.

We're the parents of what's essentially a huge family now, right?

You're getting up really early to make everyone breakfast, right?

That's right.

The lights are on in here all night.

It's good to have more friends.

But don't work too hard, okay?

And...

And?

Sadeena-neesan!

Naofumi-sama is still working!

You can't bring alcohol in here!

Aw, Raphtalia-chan!

To me, this is water! Water!

It's the water of life, though!

I'm glad you were able to take the bandages off this soon. Aren't you?

Naofumi-sama, thank you!

Hey, are you okay?

Don't push yourself too hard!

I'm going to Lute Village to talk about trade routes and doing business there.

Go for a walk to practice using your legs again.

All right.

Let's go, Atla.

Okay, Onii-sama.

It smells so good.

Yeah...

This feeling... I've felt it before.

Onii-sama...

Sorry. What is it?

I want to practice standing up again today.

Oh, yeah.

Okay, Atla, I'll let go.

All right!

That's all for today.

No.

Just one more time... please.

Onii-sama!

Yeah... yeah!

You did it, Atla!

Atla! You stood up!

Wake up the kids!

We're under att*ck!

Demi-humans from this village fetch a high price.

Take 'em alive, men!

Throw down your swords!

Or there's no telling what'll happen to this kid!

Let her go, coward!

Taking hostages is a tactic just like any other.

Now give up and throw down your w*apon.

Damn it!

Search every house one by one!

Right!

If we sell them, we'll never have to work a day in our lives!

Our homes are on fire!

Mom... Dad...

Do it!

Our flag...

I'll hide a signal flare here.

If something happens, fire it.

What are you doing?

Atla!

I guess you sent up a signal.

Too bad, though.

By the time your friends get back, it'll be too late.

A white tiger? That's rare.

I'll never forgive you if you hurt my sister!

Stay still, damn it!

What the hell are you doing?

I don't like the look in his eyes.

If we've got this many slaves, we're going to need to use one as an example.

Onii-sama!

Bye.

The Shield Hero?

Fohl, well done!

Shield Prison!

Damn it!

How'd he get back here so fast?

You underestimated how fast we can move.

You're going to regret attacking this village!

Don't let a single slaver escape!

We spent so much time building those houses they b*rned.

Do you know how much it's going to cost to repair them?

I don't care!

Shield Demon, die by my blade!

Shield Prison!

What is this? Let me out!

Sure thing.

Raphtalia!

Brave Blade: Mist!

I s-surrender! I surrender!

I'll never forget your face!

You're the one who kidnapped us back then!

If you k*ll me, this village is finished.

Do you understand that?

Shut up.

We're going to execute you right here.

Sorry I'm late!

Perfect timing.

We're just about to execute this scum.

I see.

I guess you don't need help.

This mark...

You...

What's wrong?

These marks belong to a noble family from a region

that were especially devout worshipers of the Three Heroes.

You're not going to tell me that we can't execute him because the nobles will be upset?

I'm afraid so.

We just have to make sure he's alive, right?

But...

You're going to become slaves.

You're going to sell me as a sl*ve?

You know that's impossible.

Don't worry. You're heading to Siltvelt.

Siltvelt?

The c-country that worships the Shield Demon?

None other than the Shield Hero himself is offering them a gift of slaves.

I'm sure you'll be well-treated.

Even if you'd rather be dead!

No! Please!

I'll pay as much as you want!

I don't want to be a sl*ve!

I don't care!

You can regret what you've done until the day you die!

Please, no!

I don't want to be a sl*ve!

Please!

No!

I explained things to the Zeltoble sl*ve merchant,

and had him put all the slavers up for auction.

It was a lot of extra work,

but we came out of it with a decent amount of money.

I'm surprised you were able to do that to a noble.

You'll need to make sure nobody decides to get even with you.

I made sure the rumors got around when I went to sell our wares.

Nobody else will try to mess with the village.

"The foolish humans who att*cked the village of the Shield Hero,

who protects the demi-humans."

Siltvelt's nobility were willing to pay a high price when we put it like that.

I can't sleep... Would you like to talk for a bit, Naofumi-sama?

Just for a little.

Naofumi-sama, I couldn't do anything when we were att*cked.

I've always been nothing but a burden to my brother.

I don't want to spend the rest of my life being protected by my brother.

I want to be strong, too.

Don't worry.

I'll make sure you're all able to protect yourselves.

Okay, Naofumi-sama.

I'll try and be the shield that protects you.

You will, huh?

Watch her carefully so she doesn't run off on her own again, okay?

I...

I have to get stronger.

I can't protect Atla like this!

The both of you are the same, huh?

Tomorrow, I'm going to reset Sadeena's level.

Come with me.

I reset Sadeena and Fohl's levels so that they could take advantage of my hero buffs.

I'm expecting a lot out of them when it comes time to fight.

I need to start getting everyone ready for the battle with the Phoenix.

The Shield!

Hey...

Onii-sama?

Her eyes...

Do you need something from my sister?

No... What's your name?

Fohl.

I'm Atla.

I see...

He felt so much like you that I thought you'd split in two, Onii-sama.

I see... so he did, did he?

Atla-san, may I see your face up close?

Do you know the stories of the Staff Hero's heroics?

There are stories about that loser?

His name was Lüge Lansarz Faubrey.

For the sake of his beloved sister, he abandoned his nation and his name,

and became an ordinary soldier in Melromarc, then went on to win fame and glory.

He used his immense intellect and strategic talent all for the sake of his sister.

And the world tested him, again and again.

His sister was kidnapped by Siltvelt.

With his sister missing, he was driven mad with vengeance.

He defeated their king, Tyran Ga Fayon.

Now, let's get to the point.

Yeah. You called us here because you've got something to tell us, right?

Yes. We've found the Spear Hero, Motoyasu-sama.

The Operation to Capture the Spear Hero