"I want to become a shield for the Shield Hero!"Naofumi finds two siblings of the rare demi-human race known as the hakuko, Fohl and Atla. The brother, Fohl, fought in the Coliseum to earn money to save his sister from a devastating disease. Naofumi decides to use the Elixir of Yggdrasil for the sister, Atla, but only if Fohl gives him fair compensation.A bond tested by prejudice and power!Naofumi finds two siblings of the rare demi-human race known as the hakuko, Fohl and Atla. Fohl fought in the Coliseum to earn money to save his sister from a devastating disease. Naofumi decides to use the Elixir of Yggdrasil for Atla, but only if Fohl gives him fair compensation.As Atla recovers, she vows to become a shield for Naofumi, mirroring Raphtalia's role as his sword. But old prejudices and new powers threaten to disrupt the fragile peace. Will Naofumi navigate the treacherous waters of demi-human relations and political intrigue to protect those he cares for?