War of Heroes Arc

The War of Heroes Arc is the twenty-first arc of the Light Novel and the twentieth arc of the Web Novel in The Rising of the Shield Hero.

Synopsis
In the midst of the world grieving the losses from the Phoenix, a new self-declared "strongest" hero has stormed the world stage. It is abundantly clear that their intentions are not for good. How will Naofumi and the others be able to defeat overwhelming power?

Summary
In the wake of the battle against the Phoenix, a funeral is conducted for those who have died in the battle. While at the funeral, Queen Mirellia tells Naofumi that the third Guardian Beast called Kirin was summoned only a few hours after the Phoenix was defeated by some Seven Star Heroes. Naofumi intends to go confront them due to their lack of help in the past but he is currently too emotionally unstable to do anything at the moment. Back at his village, Naofumi is confused both by Atla's death and the sudden reemergence of his emotions due to unlocking the Shield of Compassion. Thankfully, Sadeena helps set him straight. His villagers decide to hold a festival to celebrate defeating the Phoenix.

A few weeks later, a diplomatic party including Naofumi enters Faubrey, the home of several Seven Star Weapon holders. They attempt to meet with King Faubrey but are met with Takt and Malty instead who had set an ambush for them. Naofumi's Shield is stolen by Takt and the diplomatic barely escape thanks to Raphtalia staying behind. However, Queen Mirellia are Naofumi are dealt mortal blows. While unconscious, Naofumi communes with the Spirit of the Legendary Shield which warns him of a terrifying enemy which they are to fight against in the future. At this time, Takt starts his campaign to take over the world in earnest and starts conquering his way towards Melromarc.

Naofumi wakes up and catches up on recent events. He also reawakens Trash as the Wisest King of Wisdom. Together with the heroes, they make a plan to defeat Takt. Naofumi and his party confront Takt and his harem while Trash will lead the defence force against the bulk of Takt's forces. Takt's companions are slowly defeated. Despite Takt's ability to steal Vassal Weapons and Legendary Weapons he is eventually defeated by Naofumi and Fohl. All of the weapons stolen by Takt were then released and most were given back to their rightful wielders. Later, a trial was held for Takt where they attempted to learn who Takt's leader was however, Takt's soul is shredded before he can given any information away.

Volume 16

 * Prologue: The Funeral
 * Chapter 1: The Ocean Floor
 * Chapter 2: The Festival
 * Chapter 3: The Genius
 * Chapter 4: Stolen Power
 * Chapter 5: The Spirits
 * Chapter 6: The Staff Hero
 * Chapter 7: The Wisest King of Wisdom
 * Chapter 8: X
 * Chapter 9: Fenrir Force
 * Chapter 10: Two Regular Guys and the Strongest Seven Star Hero
 * Chapter 11: The Shield Hero Now Orders You
 * Chapter 12: The Execution
 * Epilogue: Vanguard of the Waves

Web Novel

 * Chapter 307: Funeral
 * Chapter 308: Kirin
 * Chapter 309: Off-Course
 * Chapter 310: Firearms
 * Chapter 311: Genius
 * Chapter 312: Stolen Power
 * Chapter 313: Retreat
 * Chapter 314: Last Will
 * Chapter 315: Spirit
 * Chapter 316: The Real Enemy
 * Chapter 317: The Hero of the Cane
 * Chapter 318: Strategy Meeting
 * Chapter 319: Glamour Versus Loli
 * Chapter 320: Raph-chan
 * Chapter 321: Jealousy
 * Chapter 322: 8th Generation
 * Chapter 323: Change-Raph
 * Chapter 324: The Wise King
 * Chapter 325: Provocation
 * Chapter 326: Ⅹ
 * Chapter 327: Look Away
 * Chapter 328: Fenrir Force
 * Chapter 329: Gleiphnir Rope
 * Chapter 330: A Common Man
 * Chapter 331: The Strongest Seven Star Hero
 * Chapter 332: A Fox Will Fool You Seven Times, but a Racoon Eight Times
 * Chapter 333: By the Order of the Shield Hero

Character Introductions

 * King Faubrey
 * Takt Alsaholn Faubrey
 * Ellie
 * Tulina
 * Ashil
 * Nelshen
 * Shate
 * Melrith
 * Rulina