Shield of Shadows

**(Verse 1)** Pulled from my world, no warning, no choice Four heroes summoned, but I got the shield They laughed at my defense, called it weak and lame While the sword, spear, and bow stole the fame First night in this kingdom, wine in my hand Woke up accused, that princess's wicked plan Framed for a crime I could never commit Now the world spits my name, and they all want me dead **(Pre-Chorus)** Lost everything in a single betrayal Trust turned to ash, my heart turned to steel No more smiles, no more naive dreams Just me and my shield against their schemes **(Chorus)** I am the Shield Hero, standing alone Rage in my veins, turning pain into stone Waves are coming, the world's gonna break I'll protect what’s mine, no matter the stakes From the filth of this kingdom, I’ll rise through the hate Naofumi Iwatani—sealed in my fate They took my trust, but I’ll take their fear Shield raised high—my vengeance is here! **(Verse 2)** Found a small demi-human, slave in the cage Bought her with nothing but coins full of rage Raphtalia grew, with sword in her hand First soul who believed in this cursed man Filo the filolial, loud and so bright My party is small but we fight through the night Leveling up, breaking curses and chains While the "heroes" chase glory and throw away gains **(Pre-Chorus)** The waves keep crashing, monsters at the gate They call me a villain, but I protect the weak No king, no church, no false light will save This world from the dark if I fall to my grave **(Chorus)** I am the Shield Hero, standing alone Rage in my veins, turning pain into stone Waves are coming, the world's gonna break I'll protect what’s mine, no matter the stakes From the filth of this kingdom, I’ll rise through the hate Naofumi Iwatani—sealed in my fate They took my trust, but I’ll take their fear Shield raised high—my vengeance is here! **(Bridge)** Maybe one day the anger will fade When the waves are silenced and debts are all paid But until then, I’ll carry this weight For the ones who stand with me, I won’t break No more running, no more being used This shield is my weapon, my soul is reforged **(Final Chorus – louder, determined)** I am the Shield Hero, never alone The ones by my side turned this curse into home Waves may be rising, but we’ll never fall Justice through power, we answer the call From the ashes of betrayal, a legend will rise Naofumi Iwatani—under these skies They wanted a villain? I’ll give them a king Shield of the outcast—hear the people sing! **(Outro)** Yeah... the Shield Hero endures. For Raphtalia... For my party... This world won’t break me.