03x09 - Emperor Dragon

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No... I won't be able to block his next att*ck!

I won't let you do this!

Atla!

Atla!

Atla!

Naofumi-sama!

Atla...

THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO

EPISODE EMPEROR DRAGON

I didn't know you couldn't swim, Ren-dono.

It's not something I'm good at.

I'm sorry. Did that hurt?

No, I'm fine.

Ow!

Stop whining. It's not that bad.

Naofumi-sama...

How's Filo?

She's alive, but her levels are going down fast.

Which means Gaelion—no, the Emperor Dragon—is also...

Yup.

By tomorrow morning, he'll have drained away every last level.

The most effective att*ck we've got right now is Atla's att*ck,

which gets stronger when the enemy has more defense, but...

How're your injuries?

A lot better.

I'm glad.

There's something I want to ask you, Wyndia-san.

What?

Is that dragon really your father?

Yes. He's my father.

Will you... protect her?

Please.

Her name is Wyndia.

This is yummy, isn't it, Dad?

This one's upside-down?

Dad, what's wrong? Calm down!

Dad! Dad!

That's right. The upside-down scale...

The upside-down scale on the dragon...

Wyndia-san?

I have to tell the Shield Hero!

We're a good ways away from the village here.

If we can lure the dragon out, we can att*ck him from above.

And the dragon vein is particularly strong here,

so we'll have the protection of the land, as well.

I agree that this is a good place to fight him,

but is he actually going to show up here?

I'll use the Wrath Shield.

We'll save Filo-chan, no matter what it takes.

Well, then we'd better get ready, right?

I'll hide all the magic water and healing potions I can find in the forest.

We have to be sure to clean and repair our weapons and equipment, too.

What's our plan, though?

About that...

Shield Hero!

Everyone, listen to me!

I figured out the Emperor Dragon's weakness!

The upside-down scale...

Yes. There's a single scale on its chest that's upside-down.

That's a dragon's weak point, I think.

But what if it flies up into the air?

I'll attract its attention and make it land on the ground.

Can you pin it down before it starts flying again?

Leave it to me.

I've got the perfect Choral spell.

Wyndia-chan and Melty-chan can help.

I'm counting on you.

Fine. I'll do it.

I'll do my best, too!

Raphtalia and Eclair, use att*cks that do more damage to high-defense enemies

to wear down the Emperor Dragon's health.

Ren and Sadeena, work together and pierce the scale.

Right now, that's the best plan we've got.

You sure you're okay?

What do you mean?

I mean, we're about to fight your dad, right?

Yeah.

But I'm okay.

I came back here to say goodbye to my dad.

You're really strong, Wyndia.

Your dad, huh?

You're such good kids, both of you!

Are you drinking? At a time like this?

This is exactly the time when you drink!

Don't worry. I'll protect you kids, no matter what.

'Cause you're both so cute!

- 'Cause you're both so cute! - Your breath smells like alcohol!

Your breath smells like alcohol!

Can you fight when you're drunk?

Of course! I actually get stronger!

Grant me the power to overcome the obstacles before me!

Filo-chan...

Go hide with the other kids...

Naofumi-sama, I'll fight with you.

No.

But...

Using your power is our last resort if nothing else works.

I want to have an ace up my sleeve.

An ace!

Yes, I'll do my best!

Onii-sama! I'm the ace, Onii-sama!

I still don't fully understand how her power works, though.

It's too risky to try and rely on it.

We'll have to finish this by the time the sun rises.

Let's go, Raph-chan.

Come! Wrath Shield!

Stay back!

I'm fine!

There he is...

Dragon vein, hear our wish!

As source of thy power, I beseech thee...

Decipher the laws of nature,

and grant me the power to overcome the obstacles before me!

Sacrifice yourself to me, Shield Hero,

and I will get revenge on all the humans who made you suffer.

Don't make me laugh.

Choral Magic! Boundless Sea!

Dragonfury Dual Blades!

And one more...

Orca Strike!

No... we can't keep the barrier up without her...

Now's not the time for weakness!

We'll try it again!

Yeah!

Eclair! Now!

Multistrike Crumble att*ck!

If he raises his defense, we do att*cks that do more damage to high defense.

If he lowers it, we whale on him with our strongest att*cks.

We can do this!

Meteor Shield!

Raphtalia!

Life Force Blade: Guard Breaker!

Naofumi-sama...

Shield Hero, regret your folly!

Cursed land, change the flow of your accursed dragon vein...

Not yet.

More... More...

If...

If their plan fails...

As Naofumi-sama's servants,

we have a duty to sacrifice ourselves to make the plan succeed if he orders us to.

Atla...

A wall?

I can't break it!

Onii-sama!

Atla!

Please, Onii-sama!

Damn it!

This is my last att*ck.

Even if it costs me my life...

I'll remove any obstacle that stands in Naofumi-sama's way.

Because I am...

Naofumi-sama's shield!

Well done.

Thank you...

There they are!

Filo-chan!

Gaelion!

Filo!

Filo-chan! Wake up!

Please!

Mel-chan... Onee-chan...

Filo...

I'm so glad you're safe...

Gaelion...

Fly, Dad!

Good night, Dad.

I'm glad I got to be your daughter.

Cursed land, our desires,

our wishes to save the world are like a pure stream

washing away hatred and anger.

Dragon vein, we beseech thee to turn them into strength and grant us a miracle!

Erasing Aqua Splash!

You're not getting away!

Air Strike Shield! Second Shield! Dritte Shield!

Instant Blade: Mist!

It's over?

Yeah.

Naofumi-sama!

Wrath will always dwell within your heart.

We're so lucky you came, Shield Hero!

The Sword Hero almost got us all k*lled, you know!

Don't blame Ren for what happened.

You were the ones who manipulated him so you could steal the dragon's treasure.

You got what you deserved.

I'm sorry.

I've done something that I can never atone for.

I knew.

I knew that the villagers had manipulated you.

But I still couldn't forgive you.

Thank you!

You saved my life twice!

It's wonderful to see your daughter grow up, isn't it, Shield Hero?

That voice... It can't be.

It seems this body became a vessel,

allowing me to escape annihilation.

You sure you don't want to say anything to her?

She's trying to overcome my death.

Keep it a secret for her sake as well.

I will.

Give back the experience points you took from me!

Give them back! Give them back!

Give them back!

Filo's curse is gone...

Did the Emperor Dragon absorb it?

All's well that ends well, I guess.

Let me ride, too!

Wait!

I'm the only one who gets to give Master rides!

Gaelion... grow up to be a great dragon like my dad, okay?

PERFECT HIDDEN JUSTICE