1 But don’t get any dumb ideas about dying gloriously in battle. I want to minimize casualties. Otherwise, it will interfere with our real job, which is to fight the waves – Iwatani Naofumi
Sacrifices are penned down in history as the highest form of valor because of the courage it takes to pull one in dire circumstances, but giving up your life easily for the sake of glory is more akin to cowardice.
2 Sorry. Everything you knew was a lie- Ost Hourai
Ost would have gone with her original plan, had it not been for the untimely awakening of the Spirit Tortoise. But even if the fate of your world depends on it, a lie is still a lie. And it get difficult to win that trust back.
3 “The World demands sacrifices from all life”. Is that what you meant, Fitoria? – Iwatani Naofumi
The Fillolial Queen’s words constantly bug Naofumi. A world that demands sacrifices from all, and it’s people who summon heroes to save themselves, who’s in the right?
4 Because you fought alongside us – Raphtalia
Ost’s original task was against preserving the life of the people who were thankful to her now for saving theirs. So she could not understand why they would acknowledge her despite her utter betrayal.
5 Right now, I’m a member of your party. If you’re going, I’m going too! – Rishia
A team is at its strongest when all its members stick together and work together to accomplish their mission. There’s no way but forward, for them all.
6 If I have no need for emotions, why did I need to tell myself anything? Why do I suffer so when I see their smiles? Why does a mere familiar need these feelings? – Ost Hourai
Hourai becomes attached to the people she was supposed to sacrifice, without worrying about their lives. She believes that the care and love she grew to possess are unfounded.
7 What kind of world is worth protecting, if it means stealing the lives and smiles of those who fought alongside me? Aren’t the souls of the people who smile like they did what I really need to protect? -Ost Hourai
Hourai understands that preserving human life is the biggest of jobs. People who root for you even when you doubt yourself are the supports that help you stay strong despite the tough times.
8 Don’t try to carry all the burdens yourself. We can all think together about what to do. We’re all comrades now! – Rishia
Rishia reminds Ost that now they stand together against the unknown manipulator, and so she must not burden herself with guilt. After all, a comrade in need is a comrade indeed.
9 You don’t need to use that terrifying shield stained with hatred anymore- Ost Hourai
Ost’s last gift to Naofumi as one of the guardian deities was unlocking the Spirit Tortoise shield for him. The mysterious shield is a good replacement for the one borne off Wrath, not only because of the toll the after-effects took on Naofumi’s body but also because of the underlying emotion it channeled to charge itself, which was hatred.
10 If I’m ever reborn this time…I want to truly be their comrade – Ost Hourai
A tearful farewell was underway when Naofumi and the squad had to make an early call and follow L’arc, which ended with the Spirit Tortoise truly wishing she gets the chance to someday be a part of the squad again.
10 Amazing Quotes from The Rising of the Shield Hero
1. But don’t get any dumb ideas about dying gloriously in battle. I want to minimize casualties. Otherwise, it will interfere with our real job, which is to fight the waves – Iwatani Naofumi
2. Sorry. Everything you knew was a lie- Ost Hourai
3. “The World demands sacrifices from all life”. Is that what you meant, Fitoria? – Iwatani Naofumi
4. Because you fought alongside us – Raphtalia
5. Right now, I’m a member of your party. If you’re going, I’m going too! – Rishia
6. If I have no need for emotions, why did I need to tell myself anything? Why do I suffer so when I see their smiles? Why does a mere familiar need these feelings? – Ost Hourai
7. What kind of world is worth protecting, if it means stealing the lives and smiles of those who fought alongside me? Aren’t the souls of the people who smile like they did what I really need to protect? -Ost Hourai
8. Don’t try to carry all the burdens yourself. We can all think together about what to do. We’re all comrades now! – Rishia
9. You don’t need to use that terrifying shield stained with hatred anymore- Ost Hourai
10. If I’m ever reborn this time…I want to truly be their comrade – Ost Hourai