Forced into hiding, Naofumi decides to head toward Siltvelt , a country that worships the Shield Hero and where they might find safety. Along the way, Melty reveals that Melromarc is a matrilineal society, meaning she—and not Myne—is the rightful heir to the throne.
The episode confirms that the is working with Myne to eliminate the Shield Hero. Naofumi finds a pendant belonging to the Church on one of the guards, signaling that his enemies are more organized and religious in their hatred than he previously realized.
Naofumi officially accepts Melty into his group, shifting from addressing her by her royal title to using her actual name. Key Reveal