The Rising of the Shield Hero: Atla’s Death Explained!

The Rising of the Shield Hero is a very interesting isekai series that does its best to show what fantasy looks like from a Japanese perspective. There are numerous interesting characters in the series. While we could discuss each of them, we will talk about Atla in this article. Atla is a secondary character, but she is one of the most special and specific characters in the series, so we concluded that she needs to be talked about. In this article, we will discuss Atla’s death in The Rising of the Shield Hero, as you will find out everything that happened.

Atla’s story is sad and filled with tragedy

Atla is introduced to the series as a demihuman with the appearance of a White Tiger and Fohl’s sister. She was born blind and initially afflicted with a poor constitution and numerous ailments. After Naofumi buys her as a slave, she receives Yggdrasil, a potent medication that stimulates healing outside of the eyes and is triggered by the Legendary Shield’s powers. Sensing the kindness within her, she falls in love with Naofumi and commits herself to capturing his heart and supporting him in his battle against the Waves.

To Naofumi’s dismay, she is unyielding and pushy, frequently attempting to speak on her behalf and thanking those who do her favors while threatening to kill her opponents. She becomes Raphtalia’s sparring partner since she views her as a competitor. Her natural ability to detect chi allows her to see her surroundings. She practices light fist martial arts, frequently copying Hengen Muso’s techniques. She is regarded as a prodigy because, despite her prior ailments and her brother’s lack of battle experience, she can readily subdue and defeat opponents with stronger physical or defensive capabilities.

This was a brief and general introduction to her story, which explains her role in The Rising of the Shield Hero, as well as how important she is for Naofumi, and how her story evolved from the first moment we met her when she was on the brink of death. But, she does die in the series, and we are going to explain what happened.

Atla sacrificed herself to save Naofumi, but her soul lingers on

Atla has been around for a while and her death in The Rising of the Shield Hero came late(r) into the series. Her death happened in Volume 15 of the light novel series.

Namely, when Naofumi and the Coalition Army fought Phoenix, one of the Guardian Beasts, Atla had a very important moment. During the battle, namely, Alta gives her life in the battle against the Phoenix, the powerful Guardian Beast, in order to keep Naofumi and the Coalition Army safe. As she passes away while Naofumi is carrying her, she kisses him and declares her love for him, pleading with him to consider the emotions of the people around him. But this was not the end of her story.

In Volume 16, a grand funeral was held for all those who passed away, including Atla. After the funeral, Naofumi enters the world of the legendary weapons, wanting to talk to the Shield Spirit there. But, although he knew that Atla’s body was absorbed by the Legendary Shield, revealing the Compassion Shield of the Blessing Series, he thought that he wouldn’t see her anymore. But, when Atla appeared alongside Ost to speak on behalf of the Shield Spirit, he was surprised. So, while she is dead, Atla’s soul is still in the Legendary Weapon’s spirit realm, where she and Ost make an appearance to tell Naofumi about the identity of the person behind the Waves. And it seems that she will remain in this capacity for the series.

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