An armored female knight stood on a large palace balcony overlooking the kingdom. Then, a hooded peacekeeper knelt down, ready to bring message.

"Lady Ingrid." said the hooded assassin.

"What news do you have of the Centurion?"

"The Centurion as been doing numerous selfless acts. And he asked nothing in return to those he helped."

Lady Ingrid turned towards the peacekeeper, "That can't be right. He must be planning something."

"I followed the Centurion's party just like you ordered. I have listened to every conversations he had and I assure you, he has no ulterior motive."

"Impossible. Is he even the same man?"

"He is. I remembered that face, the scars and the armor."

"Very well. Where is he now?"

"He's here in the capital."

"Good. Keep a watchful eye on him."

"I shall do my task, my lady."


While in the capital, the Spear Hero party made a stop at a shop as Rino accidently broke her tent.

While he waited, Marius saw a glimpse of a familiar blonde girl with wings on her back walking pass the shop window.

Marius quickly got out of the shop but he lost sight of the girl. Then, he felt a hand on his shoulders. He turned his head and saw Leandros behind him.

"What is it?" said Leandros.

"Nothing... Thought I saw someone."

Then, a young knight bumped into Marius and the knight fell on the ground.

The young knight looked up and saw Marius in shocked, "Sir Spear Hero! My apologize! I should look at where I'm going!"

Marius then reached his hand out for the knight.

The knight grabbed Marius's hand and the Spear Hero pulled him back on his feet.

"Tell me. Why are you in a hurry?" said Marius.

"I heard the Shield Hero arrived here. I wanted to accompany him for the next wave. As gratittude for helping my village." said the young knight.

"Which village?"

"Lute Village. It's my home."

"You know we helped your village too." said Leandros.

"Well... I don't mean to offend but the Shield Hero party seems more welcoming."

"Told you you look scary." Leandros said to Marius.

Marius grunted. He turned to look inside the shop to see Rino and Elena looking at them out of curiousity.

"Perhaps I can help you." said Marius

"You'll help me?" said the young knight.

"Yes. Do you know where he is?"

"I-I don't know but he should be around this area." said the young knight.

"Do we have time for this?" said Leandros.

"Stay with the girls and wait for me at the inn." said Marius.

"I'll go look at the church." said the young knight.

"I will look around at the market."

And with that, Marius and the young knight went to separate path, leaving behind Leandros at the shop door.

"What's going on?" said Elena, exiting the shop.

"Our Spear Saint decided to be a big help... Again. Is she still choosing?" said Leandros.

Elena sighed, "Yes. She's looking for one that won't break like last time."


Naofumi and Raphtalia hid in the corner with their backs on the wall.

"He's probably looking for me." said Naofumi, "Let's split up. We'll regroup at the wagon."

"Right." said Raphtalia before she ran the other way.

Naofumi jumped out of hiding and called on to the young knight to lure him away. Naofumi started running away as far as he can. He turned his head and there was no signed of the knight chasing him.

He stopped at his track to catch his breath when on the corner of his eyes he saw Marius approaching him with the spear in hand.

Naofumi quickly got into defensive but Marius stuck his spear on the ground and walked passed it.

Marius approached Naofumi with both his hands up, "I'm not here to fight."

"Then what do you want with me? Was that knight with you aswell?" said Naofumi.

"Yes. But you must hear his flee."

"Then why didn't he asked for your help?"

"I am already helping him. But for his other matters, he prefered your party."

"You're kidding? Sounded like you're throwing all your problems at me just like that village."

"Cursed seeds are not my specialty."

"Yeah right! The Spear Saint my ass!"

"Listen. I am not here to quarrel nor to fight. It is being long since your trial and I owe you answer-"

"Sir Shield Hero!"

Naofumi turned around and saw the young knight finally catched up to him.

"Sir... Shield Hero..." the young knight panted, "Allow me and the rest of my friends to accompany you at the next wave."

"What?"

"Please! Let us repay you for saving my fellow villagers!"

"I am glad I could help." Marius turned around, "I will take my leave."

"Hey wait!" said Naofumi.

"Master Naofumi!" Raphtalia arrived.

Marius heard the demi-human's voice as he was about to reach for his spear. He turned his head and saw his beloved Filo right before eyes.

"Filo?"

Everyone looked at Marius.

"Wait. How do you know her name?" said Naofumi.

Unable to control himself, Marius walked pass Naofumi to look at Filo much closer. Seeing his beloved filolial queen alive and well, Marius could not contain himself.

He dropped on his knees infront of her and started pulling her close and hugged her. Tears flowed from his eyes as he finally felt the warmt of his lover after so long.

"No! Let go of Filo!" Filo struggled to set herself free from Marius's hug.

Marius let go of her and looked at her in shock. Filo quickly ran towards Raphtalia and hid behind her.

"Filo... No..."

Disappointed Marius got up and leave with his head down, ignoring the spear as he walked passed it.

As Raphtalia comforts Filo, Naofumi was left confused after what happened.


Leandros entered a tavern and saw Marius drinking alone at a table.

"Hey! We don't serve your kind here!" said the bartender.

"Relax. I'm here for the Spear Hero. Urgent business." Leandros showed the spear to the bartender.

As Leandros made his way to Marius's table, hateful eyes followed him.

"Is everything alright?" Leandros put his hand on Marius's shoulder.

"Leave me alone..." said Marius.

"You left this."

Leandros handed the spear to Marius but the heartbroken warrior grabbed the weapon and threw it far away on the floor. The sound it made rang inside the tavern and it silenced the chattering of the other patrons.

"I do not want to see that weapon... That burden..."

"Why don't you just tell me what happened?"

"Just leave me be..."

Soon, the patrons ignore them and continued with their business.

"Oh well. But I'm not gonna let you sit here alone." Leandros then sat infront of Marius and helped him poured his wine, "Just tell me if you need another bottle."

Marius grunted and resume drinking.


At night, in the inn where the Spear Hero party staying, Marius woke up with a heavy hangover.

"Sleeping well?" said Leandros.

"W-What happened?" Marius held his head due to the headache.

"You got too drunk and I have to carry you here. And don't worry, Elena and Rino are already in their own rooms."

"By the gods!" Marius winced.

"Here. For the hangover."

Marius took the cup from Leandros and after he drank the liquid his hangover started to slowly subside. As he placed the cup on the side desk he saw the small wooden sculpture of Filo sitting on the desk.

"Filo, right? That's her name?"

Marius quickly turned his head towards Leandros, "How did you-"

"You told me everything while you were drunk."

Marius lowered his head. He took the wooden Filo from the desk and cherised it.

"So that's why you took an interest on the Shield Hero. It was for her. And that's why you hated that spear."

"And you believed all that?"

"I've been adventuring as long as I can remember. And I have yet to see a lying drunk. So yes, I believed all of it."

Marius became quite.

Leandros then sat beside Marius, "I had a son too. I tried to look for his remains back at the hunter's camp but I can't find him..."

Marius turned his head to look at Leandros.

"I know that pain. And the least you can do is to go back to his mother."

"She... She doesn't remember me... None of them remembered me... What do I do now?"

Leandros could sense a hint of desperation on Marius's tone.

"Tell me, do you still know her well?"

Marius stayed silent.

"Come on, say something. I'm trying to help here."

Marius sighed, "Yes..."

"Then you might still have a chances."

"How? I already scared her... I'm no different than Motoyasu..."

"What, the last Spear Hero? From what I heard he's not really good at approaching a girl like Filo."

"What are you saying?"

"What I'm trying to say is, since you know her well enough you can still win her heart. Much like she won yours."

"I said that aswell?"

"Yes. Apparently you were very talkative when you're drunk."

"Malaka..." Marius said under his breath.

"Look. You helped me avenged my family. So let me help you get yours back. Deal?" Leandros presented his open hand.

Marius grunts and grabbed Leandros's hand.

"Great. Now get dress."

"Why?"

"Cause the Shield Hero is staying in the same inn."

"Hueh?!"

"Come on. Let's put your flirting skills to the test."


At the table, the Shield Hero and his companion were enjoying their dinner. And as always, Filo finishes her meal first.

"Master. Can Filo have more?" said Filo.

"Finish already? I told you not to eat too fast." said Naofumi.

"It's not enough. Filo want more!"

"Filo! Don't start a scene!" Raphtalia scolded.

Then, they were approached by a waiter carrying a large plate of food who then placed it on their table.

"Yay!"

Filo started grabbing the meal to eat it but Raphtalia immediately stopped her.

"Don't just grab it! This could be someone elses order!" said Raphtalia.

"Sorry, but we didn't ordered this." said Naofumi.

"Oh, the gentlemen over there ordered this for you." the waiter then pointed at Marius who was sitting at a table with Leandros.

"Which one is her again?" said Leandros.

"The little one. With wings." said Marius.

Leandros gave Marius a strange look,"That's Filo?"

"Yes..."

"I thought you were talking about a short girl... No idea you're a lolicon."

Both of them looked at Filo who continued gorging on the large meal set.

"And you like gluttonous girls. I see."

"She is more than that."

"Well, she likes food. I guess this is easier than I thought."

"It's a start."

After finishing the meal, Filo leaned on her chair in satisfaction.

"Filo is full now!" said Filo.

"How does he knows Filo's favourite dish?" said Raphtalia.

Then, they heard footsteps and saw Marius approaching them.

"I apologized for what I did. I hope this will sufficed." said Marius.

Filo started to lean closer to Raphtalia.

"I did not scared you, did I?"

"That reminds me. Why did you do that?" said Naofumi.

"I... Thought she was someone I knew. I was mistaken. I am hoping I could make up to her more."

"I think you did enough. Just stay away from her."

"Right. Excuse me."

Marius took one more look at Filo, then turned and leave.

"What does Spear Guy want with Filo?" said Filo.

"Master Naofumi." said Raphtalia.

"What?" said Naofumi.

"Aren't we gonna ask him?"

"Isn't it obvious? He did all of that so he can take Filo from us. He tried to take you too, remember?"

"He forfeited me."

"What?"

"He forfeited me and demanded that they returned me to you."

"If he didn't want you, then what does he want with her? Whatever he's up too, don't let him get close to Filo. Got it?"

Raphtalia nodded.

Marius returned to his table and sat down.

"I knew you're really brave but I didn't know you're this brave." said Leandros, "Have you managed to woo her yet?

"No. I do not want to scare her away." said Marius.

"I think you may need to do more than giving her food."

"Indeed."

Marius eye's stayed fixated on the filolial queen. His heart was glad that she is alive.

But he soon felt the dreaded sorrow as she no longer have the love she had for him and he feared Icarus's sacrifice has been in vain.


Morning arise. The heroes were about to leave the inn. As they were preparing for their journey, Marius took a big juicy apple from their food supply and went to the Shield Hero party who were still preparing.

"Filo?" said Marius.

Filo turned her head and slowly backed away.

"I'm not here to harm you." Marius showed the apple to Filo, "For the journey ahead..."

Raphtalia saw Marius and she quickly stood infront of Filo to shield her, "Didn't Master Naofumi said to stay away from her?"

"I just wanted to give her this apple."

Raphtalia reached out to her sword and was ready to pull it out, "And I dare you to step closer

But Filo ignored the demi-human protection and approached Marius with her eyes on the apple and Marius saw the familiar spark on her eyes

Before he could hand Filo the apple, an Airstrike Shield appeared infront of him and bashed him away.

"I told you to stay away from her!"

Marius looked around and saw the apple fell on the ground partially smashed. Rage slowly fills his heart as he stood up with his spear in hand.

Marius's party member saw what happened and quickly ran to his side. Elena and Leandros readied their weapons while Rino prepared her attack magic.

The warrior stared down on Naofumi as the memories of his betrayal played in his mind and the urge to kill him the third time tempted him.

The crowd around stop dead at their tracks to watch the scene unfolded.

Then, Marius sheathed his spear and he ordered his companions to do the same.

"Return to your mounts." said Marius and all of his party members returned to their horses without taking their eyes off the Shield Hero party

Raphtalia returned her sword to its sheath and Naofumi lowered his shield slightly.

"We're leaving." Naofumi ordered and both of his slaves followed him back to the wagon.

Frustrated, Marius took one long look at the spoiled apple. An apple that was meant for him to give to Filo just like before the Time Reset.

As the Shield Hero wagon disappeared from view Marius finally turned around and rejoin with his party.

On the top of the a roof, the hooded Peacekeeper watches in silent. Observing the Spear Hero party departing before disappearing from view.