Gratitude

Gratitude (命の御礼) is the ninth chapter of The Rising of the Shield Hero manga adaptation.

Synopsis
Learning that there's more than a month before the next Wave, Naofumi and Raphtalia try to raise their levels. Speaking with the Slave Merchant, they buy a monster egg that hatches into a Philorial. As they level up their new companion they realize that, similar to Raphtalia, the monster grows as it gains experience.

Characters

 * Naofumi Iwatani
 * Raphtalia
 * Medicinal Shop Owner
 * Magic Shop Owner
 * Filo

Monsters

 * Filolial

Weapons

 * Legendary Shield
 * Demon Trainer Shield

Locations

 * Melromarc
 * Castle Town
 * Riyute Village