Ep 4. Defense and Second Event

In BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. season 1 episode 4, titled "Defense and Second Event," we continue to follow the adventures of Kaede Honjou, a high school girl who begins playing the virtual reality game New World Online. In the last few episodes, we have seen Kaede, also known by her in-game name Maple, steadily growing stronger and more powerful in the game.

At the beginning of this episode, we see Maple and her friend Sally enjoying a meal together while discussing their plans for the upcoming second event in the game, which involves player versus player combat. Sally is a bit worried about how Maple will fare in this event, as Maple has focused solely on increasing her defense ability and has neglected her other stats. However, Maple seems unconcerned, as she is confident that her high defense will be enough to keep her safe.

As the two friends set off to compete in the event, they encounter a group of hostile players who are looking for a fight. The group is led by a player named Payne, who mocks Maple's defense-focused strategy and challenges her to a battle. Despite Sally's protests, Maple accepts the challenge.

The battle begins, and Payne's group attacks Maple relentlessly. However, Maple's defense is so high that she is able to withstand all of their attacks without taking any damage. Maple doesn't do as much damage to her opponents, but her resilience proves to be an advantage as she slowly wears them down. Eventually, Payne and his group are defeated, and Maple emerges victorious.

After the battle, Maple and Sally continue to explore the game's world, encountering various monsters and completing quests. Along the way, they discover a new type of monster that has a unique ability - it can fly. As Maple and Sally try to figure out how to defeat the flying monsters, they encounter a group of powerful players who offer to team up with them.

The group consists of three players named Fatty, Kanade, and Kuromu, who are all impressed by Maple's defense ability. The five players work together to take down the flying monsters, with Maple's high defense once again proving to be invaluable. After the battle, Fatty, Kanade, and Kuromu invite Maple and Sally to join their guild, which they have named Maple Tree. Maple happily accepts, thrilled to have made some new friends in the game.

As the episode comes to a close, Maple and her new guildmates discuss their plans for the future. They decide to continue exploring the game's world and taking on new challenges together, with Maple vowing to continue maxing out her defense. The episode ends on a hopeful note, with Maple and her friends looking forward to what lies ahead.

Overall, "Defense and Second Event" is another fun and entertaining episode of BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. The episode showcases Maple's impressive defense ability and introduces some new characters to the mix. Fans of the show will no doubt enjoy watching Maple and her friends take on new challenges and explore the game's world further.