After traveling to Faubrey to meet the country's seven star hero, Naofumi finds himself faced with Takt, the Whip Hero. It was this same Takt, along with his disdainful attitude, that ultimately caused the death of Atla in the battle against the Phoenix. Fueled by rage, Naofumi tries to fight Takt, but Takt steals the shield that Naofumi thought was permanently attached to his arm. With his defenses weakened, Naofumi suffers a critical injury and finds himself in a mysterious, unfamiliar world. There, he finds a reassuring ally waiting for him. But once again, Naofumi is forced to make an impossibly difficult decision.
Betrayal, revenge, and a desperate fight for survival consume the Shield Hero in this action-packed fantasy.
As war looms and alliances shift, can Naofumi overcome his loss and master new powers to protect those he holds dear? Or will the rising tide of darkness consume him and all he fights for? Perfect for fans of thrilling fantasy and epic battles.
