03x02 - Nadia

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Take 'em.

Win a bunch of matches with them to advertise them.

I see. So he's a sponsor, huh?

She's already mastered it.

Now it's time to announce Team Rockvalley's next opponent!

They've picked someone already, huh?

Yeah...

Their next opponent is...

Oh? It looks like several teams have forfeited!

We'll have the name for you at a later date!

Forfeited?

Why?

Clangy-clang... swing!

The Rising of the Shield Hero

Nadia

Looks like you won your first fight, Rock-chan.

You weren't satisfied with the prize money. You even bet on yourself.

You must really want the cash.

What will you do? Tell someone?

I won't do anything to spoil the mood.

In exchange...

Spend the night drinking with me.

It's good.

They put whole rukor fruit in it.

You can drink that?

Yeah, I could drink a dozen glasses.

Now tell me what you know.

What?

Want to get some night air while we talk?

So the next thing they're doing is a round-robin tournament.

I see.

So, is it normal to be told your next opponent right after the battle?

It is.

And if teams forfeit, you win by default and don't get matched for a while.

I see.

So the reason there were all those forfeits was...

This?

Nadia! And Rockvalley!

Die for the sake of our teams!

What, these aren't your men?

How rude.

As source of thy power, I order thee.

Decipher the laws of nature, and let thunder strike my foes!

Magic?

All Drifa! Chain Lightning!

What power...

So people forfeit because otherwise they'll get ambushed in the middle of the night?

You need to be careful. Your enemies will do whatever it takes.

Just like how you put rukor fruit in my drinks.

Get off me!

I'm praying we don't see each other in the coliseum.

I'd prefer you gave up before you got to me.

The next day, our opponents forfeited as well.

And the next fight was an easy win against some monsters.

But we used illusion magic to make it look like we struggled.

The w-winners are Team Rockvalley!

They defeated three griffins after a fierce battle!

We're witnessing the birth of an incredible group of new stars!

Good work, Rockvalley!

This is bullshit!

With each victory, the prize money increased.

And since we used illusion magic to make it look like we were struggling to win,

the betting odds got better and better.

The sl*ve Merchant says this is the biggest department store in the capital city.

I bet we could get armor and weapons for our matches here.

Master!

There's lots of food too!

Yeah. Let's buy enough food to last for a while.

We shouldn't be going out at night too much.

Yay!

Let's go! Let's go!

Savior of the Heavenly Fowl!

Oh, should I call you "Rock-sama" here?

I thought I recognized you from the sponsors section at the coliseum.

Oh, I'm cheering you on!

This is my store. I'm willing to invest in you, if you'd like.

Looks like you're doing well for yourself, as always.

But I'll pass.

I bet it would come with a lot of strings attached.

Aw, don't say that!

You can pay me back by giving me joint rights to the economy of your lands.

I'm willing to let you open a store, at most.

I've got your word on that!

Now, enjoy your time at our fine stores!

That merchant's famous!

I should've known...

I've heard that if he doesn't like you, he'll drive you out of business.

Don't worry. He's not going to dislike us.

For now.

Master!

Buy this!

We've been given our next opponent!

They're fighting alone?

Yes!

And it's someone who wins almost every time, or at least places in the top ranks!

They're either strong,

or their sponsor's really helping them out.

Or both.

There are more powerful fighters, but they're not participating this time...

I don't care about people we're not going to fight.

So, what's their name?

Um...

Their ring name is Nadia.

Nadia?

It says she uses powerful lightning magic and fights up close with a big harpoon!

Lightning... A harpoon...

What is it?

No, it's nothing.

And since there are so many forfeits, this will be the championship, it says.

The championship...

Okay, there's no need to pretend to be weak anymore.

But this'll be tougher than any fight before.

Let's get to sleep now to be ready for tomorrow.

Okay! But first, we eat!

Now, it's time for the event you've all been waiting for!

The championship of this season of the coliseum!

Will the winner be the new, and as-yet-undefeated, team?

Or the Drunken Lightning, one of the top-ranking fighters each season!

Will you bet on the new kids with -to- odds,

or play it safe and bet on the nigh-undefeated goddess of victory!

That's up to you!

Now, it's time for our fighters to enter the arena!

Team Rockvalley!

Nadia!

Nadia!

Nadia!

Nadia!

Nadia!

Oh my.

You didn't listen to my warning, did you?

Sorry, but I've got a reason that means I have to win here.

Nao... Rock-sama, do you know her?

We've talked a few times.

Hey, again?

Is your reason because you need a fortune to buy the slaves from Lurolona Village?

This is a good way to get a lot of money fast.

But I won't lose to people who only care about money.

No holding back. Give it your all from the start.

Team Rockvalley! Nadia!

Let the championship battle...

Begin!

As source of thy power, I order thee.

Decipher the laws of nature...

Don't let it hit you directly. You'll die!

Drifa Thunder Burst!

Oh my!

High Quick!

As source of thy power, I order thee.

Decipher the laws of nature...

Spiral...

Lightning, become a power which protects and supports me!

Drifa Lightning Speed!

Stri—

Air Strike Shield!

Second Shield!

Dritte Shield!

Oh my, this is wonderful!

You surprised me!

Amazing!

The two sides moved so fast that a field change spell took effect!

Boundless Sea, a choral magic spell that temporarily submerges an entire area.

Looks like they want me to put on a good show.

Damn it!

This isn't fair!

I guess I'll give them what they want, then,

and fight for real.

Go, Nadia!

Get them!

This is what I came to see!

It looks like Nadia is going to transform!

Transform?

Make sure you don't get caught in the waves, everyone!

That's... a k*ller whale demi-human?

Here I go!

Shigaraki!

Sis!

Run! You'll die!

Sadeena-neesan...

Oh my...?

Sadeena-neesan? It's you, right Sadeena-neesan...?

If you're calling me that, does that mean you're... Raphtalia-chan?

Yes, it's me, Raphtalia, Sadeena-neesan!

Which means that Rock-chan, you're...

Iwatani Naofumi-sama, the Shield Hero.

Oh my...

What's wrong?

Sadeena-neesan?

You were gathering up the children from the village

for the sake of your lands and Raphtalia-chan, right?

That's right.

I understand now!

Now, let's end it!

I'll defeat you with my best skill!

Naofumi-sama, let's give it our all.

Sadeena is a demi-human. She can take it.

Here I go!

Zweit Tornado!

Illusion Sword!

I don't think I can win this...

I surrender.

Now the sponsors might sell off the kids from the village I was working so hard to buy back.

Don't worry.

I'll deal with it.

And so, the winner is...

Team Rock...

The sponsors have decided that this final battle will be declared invalid.

What?

Instead, there will be an exhibition match

between the two fighters who participated and a new fighter!

My...

Damn it.

Your sponsor's crazy.

I do understand why he's doing it, though.

So now it's Nadia and Team Rockvalley versus...

Rock-chan, that one's a little dangerous.

The clown is?

Th-That's them!

Yes... the m*rder Clown!

Betting will be available for the first minutes after the match starts.

And we'll be refunding your money for the finals right away!

Great!

So we have to fight?

Yes.

We can worry about everything else after we win!

Now let the game...

Begin!

I'll end this quickly!

Instant Blade: Mist!

Spider Net.

Bind Wire.

What is this?

I can't cut it!

Damn it!

Rock-chan, cast a choral spell with me.

But I've never...

Is it like what Ost did?

Focus!

If you don't hurry, Raphtalia-chan and your birdie will be in big trouble!

Two powers, imbued with strength to give them succor...

Strength to overcome destined defeat, and lead them to a victorious future.

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!

Oh my.

So that's the spell we get, huh?

Descent of the Thunder God!

Rock-chan, you know who we're casting this on, right?

Yup!

Onee-chan!

Raphtalia-chan!

We gave you a choral spell, so use it wisely!

Okay!

I won't lose.

It won't help you.

Brave Blade: Mist!

This is the end!

Fusion Technique: Blade of the Thunder Emperor!

Scape Doll.

I'm guessing you have four buffs?

That will get you k*lled.

Your base strength is too low.

What?

If you're not a hero who no one can defeat,

the other world will destroy you.

If you're having trouble fighting someone as weak as me...

What is she talking about?

I fought enough to earn my pay.

There is no real meaning in this battle.

Let us meet again.

Try not to get k*lled.

Is she a ninja or something?

Um... m*rder Clown has disappeared!

And so the winner is Team Rockvalley and Nadia...

This doesn't count!

This match doesn't count!

There was a major incident of cheating in this match.

Team Rockvalley bet on themselves under a fake name to win more money!

Thus, this match is invalid...

No, this match goes to the Shield Hero.

He will receive both the fight money and his betting winnings, as he deserves.

The Shield Hero?

The famous Shield Hero?

I knew it was him!

Don't tell me... One of the Cardinal Heroes,

the Shield Hero, was participating in this underground arena?

Correct!

And Nadia is the rightful owner of the Lurolona Village slaves,

which she purchased with her prize money.

No one will be allowed to take them.

Shield Hero!

I love you, Nadia!

You made me a ton!

I know why the sl*ve Merchant is here,

but what's the accessory seller doing giving orders?

He also owns the largest department store in the capital.

He owned the whole building?!

Which means it all worked out, right?

Hooray!

Raphtalia-chan...

Sadeena-neesan...

I'm so glad you're safe!

You've grown up so much.

I'm so glad to see you again, Sadeena-neesan...

I really am...

I heard a rumor that the Shield Hero had one of the Lurolona Village demi-humans with him.

I guess it was true!

So let me introduce myself again...

I'm Sadeena!

Iwatani Naofumi.

Thank you for protecting Raphtalia-chan.

From now on, please look after me too, Naofumi-chan!

Hey, you want the usual, Fohl?

I hope you can get them better medicine soon.

Here, take this too.

I'm back, Atla.

Welcome back, Onii-sama...

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