Return Dragon Vein

Return Dragon Vein (帰路の龍脈) is the sixty-eighth chapter of The Rising of the Shield Hero manga adaptation.

Synopsis
Escape from the enemy country is within reach for Naofumi and his companions. They just need to get to the dragon hourglass to teleport away. However, it looks like a new 'genius' has arrived at the hourglass and is standing in their way.

Summary
On their way to the dragon hourglass to escape, Naofumi tries to use Glass' World's method of magic recovery and finds that it also gives him significant experience. They try to gather as many as they can to raise their levels. Kizuna also shows her incredible skill in defeating monsters by defeating the Massive Mandible.

Upon reaching the location of the dragon hourglass, they find it to be heavily guarded. While discussing how to get to the dragon hourglass, they learn that a 'genius' is attempting to replicate this world's Hero teleportation skill: Return Dragon Vein. Naofumi groups sneak up on the roof and watch as the man successfully teleported and is praised by his harem and others.

Suddenly, Naofumi and his group are spotted and identified so they rush their way to the dragon hourglass. The arrogant 'genius' recklessly tries to stop them. Naofumi and Rishia hold him and his harem off while Kizuna runs to the hourglass. Despite the 'genius' and his harem's best effort, Kizuna successfully gets to the dragon hourglass and teleports Naofumi, Rishia, and herself to her country. They are joyfully welcomed by her countrymen.

Characters

 * Naofumi Iwatani
 * Rishia Ivyred
 * Kizuna Kazayama
 * Trash #2 (debut)
 * Tsugumi (debut)
 * Kyo Ethnina (mentioned)

Monsters

 * Massive Mandible

Weapons

 * Legendary Shield
 * Shooting Star Shield
 * Legendary Hunting Tool

Locations

 * Glass' World
 * Mikakage (Vassal Mirror Country)
 * Sickle (Vassal Scythe Country)

Differences from Light Novel

 * In the light novel, Naofumi not only defended Trash #2's attacks but reflected them back at his face for further insult.

Trivia

 * The 'genius', dubbed Trash #2 in the light novel, is able to cast magic without an incantation.