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- Degojaru~
- Chapter 63
- Shadow
- We are travelling south along the border, searching for any gaps within the border patrol.
- Motoyasu is extremely annoying. He's been chasing us ever since.
- There hasn't been any situations where we were truly in danger, since that one back at the border thanks to Firo's swift running.
- the strange thing is that there has been no sign of either Ren or Itsuki.
- Did they give up? Or are they laying an ambush somewhere?
- In the first place trying to accuse me of brainwashing was irrational.
- Did they lose interest in this event and go back to levelling?
- I would understand if Ren gave up since he was already sceptical, but was it good luck for us that Itsuki is also nowhere to be found?
- On the contrary, Motoyasu is way too persistent.
- Either way, it is fortunate since his attacks aren't as strong as Ren's and he doesn't have any ranged attacks like Itsuki.
- To be honest Motoyasu seems more interested in Firo than actually bringing the second princess back.
- Still problems are piling up non stop......
- "What should we do?......"
- It is irresponsible to just pass everyday being disgruntled, I must consider what we should do.
- Border patrol is too strict. Isn't there somewhere we can sneak over?
- Living as a fugitive everyday won't solve anything, and my life is over when the next wave arrives.
- In this case, recklessly crossing the border may not actually be a bad idea.
- As it stands our names will never be cleared. Those chasing me may also avoid Silt Welt.
- That night we discussed our course of action over the camp fire.
- Since Firo is stupid, she is not listening.
- The second princess and Raphtalia had some reaction, but that was to be expected.
- "It might be a little tough, but if we want to break through, then here is our best bet."
- It would be hard to pull off. But, as long as the other heroes don't interfere my defence should be able to break though.
- "You're right, we won't last if we continue escaping like this......"
- "Yeah......"
- "Mel-chan!"
- Firo returns to her human form and starts playing with the second princess.
- Kan!
- Hm? I heard a strange sound coming from the scruff of my neck.
- What? It's not painful but......
- I immediately turn around, and see a needle fall down.
- "Master, enemies!"
- "What?"
- Was that a blow dart just now?
- Or was it something Itsuki fired?
- I cannot confirm anything due visibility since it's night time.
- "I didn't notice until he attacked."
- "What?"
- Bofun!a bunch of darts fly out of nowhere and Firo expands her wings to cover the second princess.
- Can Itsuki even fire so many at once?
- No, Leaving that aside!
- The main usage of blow darts are to apply poisons. Firo and I will be fine due to our poison resistance, but it will be dangerous if Raphtalia or the second princess gets hit.
- I have no idea what kind of poison they are using either.
- If I know what poison they are using I can make an antidote.
- There were a bunch of antidotes in the wagon and carriage too......
- But I can't treat anyone in these conditions!
- "Ah......"
- I turn my gaze to Raphtalia. At that moment a blowgun dart aimed at her appears.
- "Air St-
- I shout for Air Strike Shield in haste, but I don't know if I can make it.
- Immediately, a high-pitched screech is heard and the dart was stopped.
- "That was dangerous degojaru."
- Suddenly, someone in jet-black clothes appears and defends Raphtalia.
- His face is covered by cloth so I can't see it.
- I can't tell if his voice is male or female. Who is that? A ninja?
- Degojaru?
- "Hurry up and flee degojaru!
- In the shadows of the trees and bushes fighting could be heard.
- "Hero of the Shield-dono, leave this to us and run away degojaru. Wait for me after you have escaped, I want to talk with you degojaru."
- "What is going on!"
- "There is no time to explain right now, I'll do it later degojaru!"
- "Tch! Firo, Raphtalia, Second princess!"
- "Okay~"
- "Yeah"
- "U-understood!"
- While riding on Firo, blow darts were flying around us.
- "Do you know who that person was?"
- "I think so, that is probably my mother's secret guard corps......"
- Explains the second princess while we were getting away.
- "Really?"
- "Yeah. I know the person who helped Raphtalia-san. She is my mother's body double."
- "Now that I think, about it her way of speaking is familiar."
- Is she that woman I passed in the hallway after parting with trash?
- Her behaviour and appearance left a strong impression.
- "So what exactly is going on? We got ambushed, but we have no idea who did it."
- I would say it was Itsuki, but that guy should not be capable of such things.
- Judging by his character, he would confront me head on.
- "Assassination corps of the country......maybe"
- "There's an assassination corps?"
- Now that's dangerous. Well, places where the nobles and kings completely trust each other do not exist.
- That leads to a great deal of problems being handled behind closed doors.
- It's quite simple actually.
- "Though in reality they are the same as the secret guard corps......"
- "You guys have separate assassination corps?"
- "......I don't know"
- "I see......"
- I guess there's no choice but to hear from someone who knows.
- After running a certain distance on Firo, we prepared and waited in case of more enemies.
- "Hmm?"
- Firo reacts immediately.
- "Here it comes."
- Suddenly, the ninja-like person appears in front of me.
- "Sorry for the wait degojaruna"
- "Ah don't worry about it. Thanks to you we got away safely."
- "First of all, I should introduce myself degojaruga...... Have you already heard from princess Melty degojaruka?"
- "I heard you are a body double. And you are either from the secret guard crops or some assassination unit."
- "That is not entirely correct degojaru. We are the special duty corps of the country, and our aliases is [Shadow] degojaru."
- "I see."
- "By the way, I do not have a name degojaru. I believe shadow shall suffice degojaru."
- Shadow huh...... Trying to sound cool?
- I wonder if it's just the difference between my world and the inhabitants of this world.
- Since there are ninjas I'm reminded of the Showa era.
- "So, who did you fight?"
- "Shadows of the country and church degojaru."
- "Aren't you from the same organization?"
- "The organization is not unified degojaruyo. There are factions within the organization that are fighting each other degojaru."
- There are so many things wrong with that but I'll refrain from commenting for now.....
- "Why did you help us?"
- Since that's what I'm most curious about I'll ask.
- I have a few guesses, but none are concrete.
- "I cannot answer that degojaru."
- "I see. Are you sworn to secrecy?"
- "All I will say is that this one works as princess Melty's guard degojaru."
- "I don't believe that."
- She didn't even show up when the second princess as being attacked.
- "I did not appear because I knew the Hero of the shield-dono could protect her degojaru."
- "You bastard......"
- That means she knew but stayed silent.
- Although,she seems fairly competent.
- "Originally I was somewhere else with her majesty the queen but I was ordered to watch over Hero of the Shield-dono degojaru."
- The self-named shadow shows a map and points.
- What she was pointing at was the neighbouring country to our south west.
- The opposite direction of Silt Welt.
- "Right now her Majesty the Queen is there degojaru. Since this country is in the opposite direction of Silt Welt where Hero of the Shield-dono is escaping to, patrols are scarce degojaru."
- "Oh....."
- For some reason, I feel that if I run away to the country to Demi-humans I would receive some recognition.
- It occurred to me that there may be something in the country of Demi-humans that believes in the shield, similar to how this country believes in the Three Heroes Church.
- I can probably safely go into exile there in cases like this, and it would be very bad for trash.
- Though since they are putting so many resources to guard the border that it makes it impossible to break through.
- This distance can be covered by Firo in two and a half weeks, but it will be hard to advance since the other heroes are anticipating it.
- Even though we have to take a detour I want to go.
- "This latest case has many things behind it degojaru. I will cooperate with Hero of the shield-dono as much as possible degojaru."
- "What do you mean?"
- "Right now the higher ups of the Three Heroes Church are discussing about the activities of hero of the shield-dono degojaru. So I had no choice but to move and inform you degojaruyo."
- "Hmm.....So in other words, they had a reason to maintain that farce of claiming I have the power to brainwash."
- My activities recently consisted mostly of selling medicine and helping people who were in trouble.
- However, as a result of those actions I solved problems that the other heroes have caused.
- It seems that due to these events, people are starting to question the legend of the Hero of the shield spread by the church.
- If they can prove that I am capable of large-scale brainwashing, then the people's faith in the Church would be restored.
- But won't it also mean that if I can prove my innocence the Three Heroes Church will receive a devastating blow?
- "What should we do degojaru? If you are planning on going to Silt Welt, would you require help degojaruka?
- "That's......"
- Giving someone else a difficult job and relaxing myself is not one of my hobbies.
- Even if I do just escape, when the wave comes I'll be summoned into the midst of enemies.
- That's very inconvenient.
- The church, The bitch, and the trash king will all want to capture and torture me.
- Rather than going into exile recklessly, and then getting summoned into a trap, this might be more effective.
- If this goes well my remaining days here will be easy.
- But......
- "What would the queen gain from helping me. The Three Heroes Church may get destroyed."
- "I cannot answer that degojaru."
- Shadow is only giving me answers about the queen, but not what I should do next.
- Though she is certainly the queen's subordinate.
- The second princess is someone we both need to protect, and since she is a subordinate of the queen, I cannot do anything that might disadvantage her.
- As far as I am concerned meeting the queen would be more beneficial for me.
- Frankly, I cannot see what the queen's goal is.
- From what I can make out of the second princess's speech and behaviour, her goal would be to prevent wars between this country and another.
- Furthermore, she understands what is happening to me, due to the deep-rooted and crazy legends in this country about the devil of the shield.
- The shadow also said "I want to cooperate".
- It seems the queen does not share the same views as the Three Heroes Church.
- That is just a safe line though......
- Hmm...... Perhaps she isn't my enemy.
- Though it is also doubtful whether or not she can be called a friend, it is still better than my current hand and the present conditions.
- "You saved Raphtalia, so I'll hear you out. Do I only have to meet the queen?"
- This is nothing but a farce, and I don't really have any choice but to willingly participate.
- "I don't like the idea of acting based on someone else's ideas, but it seems to be for the best. But if you deceive me......"
- "I know degojaru. Then I'll leave at once degojaru. We don't know when the shadows on the church's side may show up degojarukara"
- After saying so she disappeared instantly.
- Though my last words were a joke, it seems to have been taken seriously.
- "Can we trust her?"
- Honestly, I am slightly suspicious.
- "It's alright...... because mother trusts her."
- "I can't understand your mother......"
- Though at least her thinking seems to be different from both trash and bitch.
- So far all I have is that she seems to be friendly, but that is only based on information from shadow and the second princess, her true purpose still remains unknown.
- I also cannot deny that this could all be another a plot to assassinate the second princess by the Three Heroes Church.
- I have no other choices so if this is a conspiracy by the queen to kill me, I am doomed.
- In the end, we advance in the opposite direction of Silt Welt.
- I do not want to believe it, but there is also a chance that the second princess was truly abandoned.
- But, it is necessary to know the queen's agenda.
- I cannot just view this situation as black and white any more.
- "Anyway, I have decided on our destination."
- "Okay. Let's go."
- "All right.Let's go. Firo-chan"
- "Firo will do her best!"
- We have taken a step from escaping abroad aimlessly.
- Now we will set a course towards the south west.
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