The Rising of the Shield Hero Volume 23

"This is our village! We'll protect it ourselves!"

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Naofumi and his companions face new challenges in the merchant nation of Zeltoble!

"This is our village! We'll protect it ourselves!" Naofumi's journey continues as he navigates the complex world of Zeltoble, a nation rife with slave trading and underground coliseum fights. When demi-human villages are targeted, Naofumi and his allies must rise to protect them. The stakes are high as they delve into the dark underbelly of this mercenary nation.

Can the Shield Hero and his party save the Lurolona villagers from exploitation? Will they earn enough to buy back the enslaved? Get ready for action, intrigue, and moral dilemmas in this thrilling manga companion!