The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 Episode 4 Recap and Ending Explained

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The fourth episode of season 2 of ‘The Rising of the Shield Hero,’ titled ‘Ruins in the Fog,’ centers on Naofumi and his company as they try to discover a means to kill the Spirit Tortoise, who is still alive despite being beheaded. While examining the legendary monster’s immobile corpse, they unintentionally discover a shrine containing a plethora of mysteries that could potentially provide them with the key to defeating the monster himself. Here’s everything you need to know about the season 2 episode 4 finale of ‘The Rising of the Shield Hero.’ WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD!

Recap of The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 Episode 4

While Naofumi and his group successfully decapitate the Spirit Tortoise, they quickly learn that their work is not finished because Ost is still alive, implying that her creator is undefeated. Following a conference, the Shield Hero assures his companions that they will climb onto the legendary monster’s back to identify his weak place and slay him once and for all. Meanwhile, Rishia wishes to see Itsuki so that she can finally meet him.

The next morning, when they set off to complete their objective, Naofumi informs his group about the dangers involved and informs Ost that they rely heavily on her. Just before they are ready to go on their long ascent, some soldiers wish them luck and express their thanks to Ost, who has been vital in the war thus far. However, as a familiar humanoid, she struggles to understand what inspires people to be so friendly to her, despite the fact that they are aware that she has been gathering souls at the request of the Spirit Tortoise.

After realizing her predicament, Raphtalia and others tell her that she has rescued countless lives and that her history is no longer relevant. Ost and Rishia converse about each other after everyone has gone to bed after a long day. However, Ost appears distressed, and Rishia is ready to call for help when the Shield Hero appears. He directs their attention to the dissipating fog, and after seeking Ost’s advice, Naofumi’s company departs towards a nearby settlement.

When the party arrives, they are astounded to find a devastated town with numerous casualties. The Queen directs her men to begin the rescue operation and meets with Naofumi for a special reason. She leads him to a neighboring decaying structure and informs him that it was once a shrine to the Spirit Tortoise, according to the texts discovered there. The Shield Hero thinks if here is where the legendary monster’s seal was broken, but the Queen is unable to corroborate his thoughts. In the meantime, Rishia begins deciphering the old writing on the walls.

The End of The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 Episode 4: What Do Naofumi and His Company Discover at the Shrine?

Rishia informs her comrades that the old literature says nothing about the seal, but it does mention the Spirit Tortoise as the world’s guardian beast. Before any additional letters can be decoded, Naofumi’s party gives him messages written by the heroes in their world’s language. The Shield Hero can hardly believe it, but when he examines the letters, he notices that the message is written in Japanese. Unfortunately, it has faded in multiple places, and all Naofumi could make out were three words: seal, seventh, and shattered.

Ost, who couldn’t grasp the message, warns the Shield Hero that the only way to defeat the legendary monster is to crawl inside his body and give a deadly blow to his heart. Unfortunately, Rishia’s efforts to decode more messages so that they can make a more educated decision together are cut short when the shrine begins to collapse, forcing everyone present to flee for their lives.

Who Broke the Seal of the Spirit Tortoise?

When Ost tells Naofumi that the only way to slay the legendary monster is to crawl inside him and administer a death blow to his heart, the Shield Hero realizes that the messages etched on the shrine’s walls are crucial. However, as previously stated, the decaying structure itself falls, leaving Naofumi with no choice than to follow Ost’s counsel. His party quickly discovers a cave that they believe would bring them to the heart of Spirit Tortoise.

Assured that they are on the correct track, the group enters lighthearted, unaware of the danger that lurks around them. They are suddenly attacked by an unknown man, but when Naofumi defends his party, he claims to be sent by the Queen. Raphtalia employs anti-mirage magic to disclose their true selves just as he is about to leave with his associates. The Shield Hero and his companions are taken aback when they discover that they are none other than Therese, L’Arc, and Glass.

While the episode does not explain what they have been up to, it appears likely that they are the ones who have broken the Spirit Tortoise’s seal. There appears to be no other purpose for them to be there. Furthermore, they have previously stated openly their desire to eliminate the Cardinal Heroes in order to stop the inter-dimensional swarm of monsters. But we’ll have to wait until the next episode to find out if this is true.