Slave Arc

The Slave Arc is the second arc of the Light Novel and Web Novel of The Rising of the Shield Hero.

Synopsis
After being rejected from society based on false charges, Naofumi has been abandoned by everyone and is unable to level up. After being approached by a mysterious man, Naofumi buys a demi-human slave to level-up together.

Summary
Naofumi's reputation is in tatters. After Malty spread the false claims of him raping her, everyone refused to do business with him. Erhard, the weapon shop owner nearly pummelled Naofumi until he saw the truth in Naofumi's face. In pity, the shop owner gives Naofumi some basic clothes.

Naofumi attempted to level up by himself. However, due to the limitations of the shield, he unable to damage monsters. Instead, Naofumi learns to collect ingredients and sells it to the apothecary who is apathetic to Naofumi's reputation. Naofumi is eventually approached by a strange man who introduces him to the prospect of buying a slave. While Naofumi cannot attack monsters, his slave can do it for him. Also, in this kingdom of Melromarc, a race called demi-humans are discriminated against and are commonly used as slaves. Seeing no other option, Naofumi decides to buy the cheapest slave - a deathly sick and mentally ill demi-human. Naofumi then learned that her name is Raphtalia.

Now having a slave, Naofumi takes her to the weapons shop to get equipment and then to a tavern for food. He gives her a proper kids meal while he gets the cheapest food since he cannot taste anything since the deception. The two then start hunting monsters and Raphtalia is starting to prove her worth. He also treats her very well for a slave within Melromarc by treating her with medicine, providing good food and comforting her whenever she experiences panic attacks. However, she still has anxiety coming from when her parents were killed in the waves.

Eventually, while monster hunting they come across rabbit-like monsters. Raphtalia is afraid to attack it since it will bleed but Naofumi makes her with her slave crest. As they continue to level up, Raphtalia starts to mature mentally and physically since demi-humans mature with levels. They eventually go back to the weapons shop and upgrade Raphtalia's equipment..

Volume 1

 * Chapter Eight: "Ruined Reputation"
 * Chapter Nine: "They Call it a Slave"
 * Chapter Ten: "Kids' Menu"
 * Chapter Eleven: "The Fruits of Slavery"
 * Chapter Twelve: "What's Yours is Mine"
 * Chapter Thirteen: "Medicine"
 * Chapter Fourteen: "To Take a Life"
 * Chapter Fifteen: "Demi-Humans"

Web Novel

 * Chapter 8: Fallen Fame
 * Chapter 9: Something Called A Slave
 * Chapter 10: Kid's Lunch
 * Chapter 11: Accomplishments of A Slave
 * Chapter 12: What's Yours Is Mine
 * Chapter 13: Remedy
 * Chapter 14: Taking A Life
 * Chapter 15: Traits of A Demi-Human

Character Introductions

 * Raphtalia
 * Beloukas
 * Lizardman Slave