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- It's time for some Melty.
- Chapter 56
- Shield Demon
- "Let's continue peddling."
- "I guess. Travelling expenses and the cost of weapons can get pretty expensive."
- "I think so too."
- "Though our food costs for a certain bird is the highest."
- The Mileage to Food cost ratio on our bird is not negligible, but our horsepower is amazing.
- Feeding a demon is ridiculous, the sheer quantity required is impossible to sustain.
- So before all my money is consumed I need to earn more.
- We should be fine selling things in the villages and towns we stay at.
- While thinking so our treat begins. but......
- "I finally caught up!"
- It is now evening.
- The goddamn kid from the castle town caught up with us.
- While peddling I decided on an inn.
- "What a persistent brat."
- "We haven't finished talking yet!"
- "Whatever. It's about your father. So what?"
- "So what!? You suck!"
- The goddamn kid's face instantly turns red. Quite an emotional kid.
- It's annoying and hysteric.
- "My father is angry at the shield."
- "I see, that's great."
- "No it's not!"
- This annoying brat.
- After deciding on a place to stay the hotel charges are paid. I want to ignore her, but she is very persistent.
- I wonder how far she intends to chase. I want to ask and make sure.
- "What's wrong?"
- Firo got bored of playing nearby and came back.By the way, even if a party member beats a demon far away I still get a little experience.
- Sometimes all those minuscule experience gains block my view while peddling.
- Though Firo brings me materials under the pretence of souvenirs.
- "Ah......"
- The goddamn kid stops and watches Firo again.
- "Are you the Philo Rial that pulled the carriage?"
- "Yeah, you understand."
- "You are different from all the Philo Rial that I know of. It's my first time seeing one that looks like a child."
- To be fair, only a few people have actually seen a Philo Rial Queen. We might be the only ones in the country.
- "Master, did you need anything?"
- "We are talking!"
- "Start from the beginning."
- Firo has been talking with her since they met.
- "Shouldn't you be chirping?"
- "Nope. Firo can speak words~"
- "Wow......Awesome!"
- "Ehehe I'm amazing."
- The goddamn kid approaches Firo and touches her.
- Firo doesn't seem to mind.
- Oh their mental ages are probably similar.
- ......I can use this.
- "If Firo agrees to it she can take her Philo Rial form and you two can go out and play together."
- "Really!?"
- "Yeah, go play until you're finished and then return."
- "Yay~!"
- The goddamn kid pats Firo with a smile.
- "Master. What about Firo?"
- "Play with the child. I order you not to injure her."
- "Yay~!"
- Firo saddles the little shit on her back.
- Her expression instantly brightens.
- "Yaay! We're so high!"
- "Let's go play!"
- "Ok!"
- They happily run off together.
- The knights chase after them with a perplexed expression.
- "It's finally quite again."
- "Naofumi-sama, your expression right now is very evil."
- "There's no problems. That goddamn brat is probably going to forget any grudges she has after this."
- "Goddamn brat...... Naofumi-sama do you dislike kids?"
- "Not particularly. If I disliked them I would have abandoned you and Firo a long time ago.
- "Well, that's true."
- I hate her because she is accusing me.
- I'd like to avoid any falling sparks if possible.
- "When we enter the neighbouring country they should stop."
- If she's an animal enthusiast and will just play with Firo it'll be fine.
- "......I guess."
- That day, Firo did not come back until very late.
- It seems they were very exited about having new friends and played a lot, well it's good that they are happy about it.
- By the way the name of that goddamn kid is Mel-chan.
- Next morning.
- After eating a light breakfast we leave the inn quickly. On the Road.
- "Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaait!"
- I crease my brows and face palm.
- I knew this was going to happen, but to think she would be this quick.
- I already forgot about the fellow when we departed this morning.
- "Ah, it's Mel-Chan"
- Since Firo stopped I got off the carriage to welcome the goddamn kid.
- "You should be glad Firo-chan I won't have the Hero of the Shield apologize if we can play!"
- "I'm sorry. Are we done?"
- "Don't apologize to me, do it to father!"
- So annoying.
- I can't deal with her.
- "If you don't apologize everyone won't be forgiven."
- So she says, as the knight behind her pulls out a sword.
- You want to fight?
- Against a Hero?
- Huh? The guy behind the goddamn brat is pointing a crystal ball at me.
- What's that?
- Suddenly I notice.
- This guy......He's not looking at me.
- I feel a chill run up my spine.
- This foreboding feeling ,and atmosphere reminds me of when I was deceived by that bitch.
- This atmosphere that I encountered the past few months of trying to plunge another into despair.
- I charge the Knight at once.
- And my premonition becomes reality.
- The knight aims his sword at the goddamn kid.
- "Kyaaaaaaaaaaaa!?"
- "Air Strike Shield!"
- The goddamn brats starts to scream. I immediately cast Air Strike Shield to intercept.
- "......What the hell are you doing!"
- I stand in front of the goddamn kid and glare at the enemy.
- "You Shield! how dare you hold a princess hostage!"
- "Huh?"
- Princess?
- Regardless of who you are looking after, isn't it weird to call them princess?
- The goddamn kid seems to know what's going on and her face turns blue.
- "The shield is evil! I've known since the beginning."
- The enemies are attacking us while saying so.
- I protect the goddamn kid by pulling her close.
- Gakin, the clashing of metal resounds in the area.
- "Damn......"
- The enemy starts to cast magic that rains fire.
- Can't be helped. I'll cover the goddamn kid with my mantle to protect her from magic.
- "You......Demon of the Shield!"
- "Firo, Raphtalia!"
- "Okay!"
- "Okay~!"
- As per my instructions. Raphtalia and Firo charges the enemy.
- Just as we counter attack the enemy retreats on horseback.
- "Fools."
- Firo's leg power overwhelms horses. One of them is instanly blown off.
- "Guaaaaaaaaaaa!"
- "Ah, it's the devil!"
- Additionally, we pursue the enemy and continue attacking, one , two, some were captured but a few of them managed to get away.
- "what the hell is wrong with these guys."
- Were they not the goddamn brat's guards?
- A princess huh.
- I have no choice but to perform a few interrogations here.
- I ask the enemies who are bound by rope.
- "Now then, you bastards, tell me you are trying to kill a child. Only the reason."
- "As If I have anything to say to a devil"
- "Hooh......"
- Devil, huh. It's been a while since I've been straight up called that.
- Regardless of who it's always Hero of the Shield.
- "You. Do you understand what's happening to you?"
- I give instructions to Firo.
- "Food?"
- The enemy's face turns blue.
- "I will sacrifice myself for god...... God will lead me to heaven."
- ......Religion.
- Against these kinds of fanatics threats will not work.
- "Hey brat, you have any ideas?"
- The goddamn brat shakes her head in fear.
- "Say, what religion do you believe in? It'll probably be to some stupid god anyway."
- "The three Heroes Church! You damn Devil! You dare mock God?"
- As I thought. These fools can't stand it when their religion is mocked.
- Now, if I can skilfully manipulate him with insults I may be able to get some information.
- "The religion of this country."
- Raphtalia mutters alone.
- "Do you know about it?"
- "This country mostly believes in the teachings of the Three Heroes. I did not believe since my parents were from a different religion."
- "......Then this guy is just using religion as a tool for personal gains."
- "Ah, Yeah"
- I find a Rosary-like Accessory on the people who Raphtalia tied up.
- "I'm going to place this on the ground."
- "Hah......"
- What a strange symbol. Three weapons pile on top of each other.
- Sword, Spear, and Bow?
- Quite an unpleasant line up of weapons.
- "Now, I will step on this tool if you guys don't speak obediently."
- "St-Stooooooop!"
- The enemy's cry stops me.
- That was quite early......
- Is this lump of metal so important?
- Rather than anything special, it just reminds me of a fashion accessory, it doesn't even have any special effects.
- Though it might just be the case for me since people in my world start wars for religion.
- "Look at this."
- I repeatedly stomp on the strange symbol with my foot.
- "You devil of the shield! God will never forgive such acts!"
- "I know, now tell me quickly why you're trying to kill her. Or is this the degree of your faith? Huh?"
- "Damn......"
- "To think there would be a devil stepping on god's symbol right in front of you. Shouldn't god be on your side?"
- It's the opposite of the loyalty test.
- Since this guy recognizes me as the devil, he will not stand by as I perform barbaric acts.
- "If you spit it out I'll stop."
- "I'm not going to listen to anything a d-devil has to say."
- "ah I see."
- I stomp on the symbol hard enough that it sinks into the ground.
- "You bastaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaard!"
- Hmm...... I wonder what happened.
- Did he finally realise his position?
- "Hey brat, who is this guy anyway?"
- "Aau......"
- The goddamn brat still seems to be recovering from the fear of almost being killed.
- "Mel-chan. Master and Firo is here so you'll be alright."
- "......Firo-chan"
- The goddamn kid collects herself, gives me a look and mutters.
- "Uhm. These people are my father's knights."
- "That reminds me, who is your father?"
- "Father?"
- "Yeah, which noble family are you from?"
- "Uhm"
- Not nobility? Then what is it?
- She looks considerably well-bred, is she the daughter of a famous merchant?
- Daughter of the accessory merchant? Though there should be no reason for malice if that's the case.
- ......From this guy's speech and behaviour her dad should be quite powerful and respected.
- I still think she's some noble's daughter.
- "Father is the king of this country."
- "......What?"
- "Holt Clay = Merlot Mark the 32nd. I am Melty = Merlot Mark......This country's princess."
- (Tl note: Holt Clay...... as expected of the trash. If anyone has a better name let me know.オルトクレイ=メルロマルク32世。私はメルティ=メルロマルク……この国の第二王女)
- Thus, I somehow became embroiled in a ridiculous conspiracy.
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