
When the time comes, our heroes and their party members are just magically transported to the scene of the battle. This massive device lets everyone know when the next Wave is arriving. In a ridiculous-looking church, there is an equally ridiculous-looking hourglass. And y’know what? But first, a little context. So for now, I’m operating under the assumption that he hasn’t done so.

If Naofumi had freed the girl from slave status at some point, then I must have missed it. I’m sure our hero must have felt relieved that at least one person chose to stick by his side, but again, this is marred by the fact that she’s magically required to obey him. Even if she wanted to betray Naofumi, she couldn’t. Nevertheless, my point is simple: Raphtalia choosing to stand by her man is blunted by the simple fact that she’s a slave. That could’ve turned out badly if everyone didn’t have bigger fishes to fry… like y’know, the Wave. Of course she loves him! He’s the isekai hero! Eventually, most of these girls will love him, and she’ll get to be the queen bee of the harem! She loves him so much already that she’s willing to throw down against a bunch of royal knights because they might have deliberately endangered her master. It’s not that I don’t believe the raccoon girl. See, this would be more meaningful if Naofumi had removed the slave crest from Raphtalia. When our hero has a run-in with the other three heroes, spear jackass (I’ll remember his name when I have to) starts dredging up salacious rumors, the girl affirms undying dedication to her master. What’s important, however, is that Raphtalia remains deathly loyal to Naofumi. In fact, the girl is actually at a higher level than her master (not that this really matters). As a duo, they’ve gotten much, much stronger from when we last saw them. I guess that frees up one more responsibility from Naofumi. The girl is at least aware of her charms, and she’ll use them to drive a hard bargain when shopping for equipment and supplies. Despite being a demi-human and thus of a lower status, Raphtalia is apparently beautiful, so men from all over can’t help but dote on her. Let’s just age her in an instant! Not only is the girl taller, however, her personality has matured a touch. Does this mean that she’ll also die earlier? Does this work like dog years? Or is this just the anime wanting to have its cake and eat it too? Bah, I don’t wanna do a time skip. After her lies were exposed, she was disowned from the royal family where she soon betrayed the other 3 heroes and she became a wanted criminal.Yeah, Naofumi might be an alleged rapist, but he’s no lolicon! He has the decency to wait for his slave daughter to grow up before bedding her! But jokes aside - or are they jokes? - let’s address the elephant in the room: for some reason, Raphtalia is now practically all grown up and she demands to be taken seriously! No more happy meals for her! Get her that Big Mac! But yeah, I guess raccoon girls do mature faster than expected.

She is the former first Princess of Melromarc who betrayed Naofumi Iwatani by lying about him sexually assaulting her. Malty S Melromarc: later known as Bitch (Bicchi), is the primary antagonist of the series. She is currently a resident of Rock Valley, serving as an instructor of the Hengen Muso style and helps the Legendary Heroes with their duties. She comes from a fallen noble family and was previously the Shield Hero’s slaves. Rishia Ivyred: is the Projectile Hero, one of the Seven Star Heroes and the companion of the Bow Hero. She also becomes particularly close to the Second Princess Melty Q Melromarc. Filo: is a Filolial purchased alongside Raphtalia during the outset of the story who develops into a Filolial Queen due to her association with the Shield Hero and she is a staunch ally to the hero, as the possessor of unique class-up effects.
