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- That Bitch!
- Chapter 62
- Common Destiny
- "Ah.....Melty......To think you would be brainwashed by the devil of the shield."
- "Elder Sister?"
- The second princess gives the bitch a look of astonishment.
- That bitch......
- This is absolutely disgusting.
- What kind of shield can brainwash. If I had such a thing, I wouldn't be having such a hard time.
- To think she would claim I brainwashed someone without even flinching.
- I mean the purpose of religion is brainwashing.
- What a joke.
- "Does the wicked shield possess the power to brainwash? It seems fake......"
- "I don't know if you have heard, but this was a suspicion of the church's from a month ago."
- That's when I started peddling.
- Selling medicine to sick people was my priority back then.
- After that, rumours of me being the saint of the holy bird started spreading.
- Indeed, that cannot be a coincidence. It turned out to be convenient for the church in various ways.
- "this situation proves it. Were you guys not being clouded by the information he provided?And also about to help him? Is it common to help out with criminals?"
- "Some of the countrymen are also acting strange. If the Hero of the shield can make an old grandmother energetic, he also might be capable of brainwashing."
- That grandmother......I instantly know who that is.
- However, don't I have a say in this? These guys......
- It is true that a lot of people have helped me recently.
- However, that's just repaying me for saving them.
- What I don't know = The enemy's strategy.
- These guys are also stupid enough to believe it.
- "He is probably brainwashing his companions to talk for him too. We are currently preparing some church authorized personnel with the power to remove the brainwashing."
- "What kind of power is that!"
- No one reacts to my retort
- No, Raphtalia, Firo, and the second princess are also dumbfounded.
- Let's think about this situation, The government is ordering the country to gather information, and also placing a high bounty on me.
- A lie that I have the power to brainwash was fed to the three heroes by the bitch, she also has convincing fake evidence. Is that it?
- Realistic forgeries.That's not impossible.
- "Is the hero of the shield-sama that powerful?"
- The second princess looks at me anxiously.
- "Do I look like that to you?"
- "Umm......I don't think so."
- "I kind of hoped for an immediate answer."
- I wouldn't be struggling so hard if I had such a convenient shield.
- If I can brain wash the soldiers, knights, magicians, and villagers I could just become the lord.
- I need to defend myself in this situation.
- In other words this was arranged when they put that bounty on my head, the authenticity that the shield can brainwash is doubtful to say the least.
- Do you god damn heroes not understand something so simple?
- "So Raphtalia-chan and Firo-chan are being brainwashed forcefully by that guy!"
- "You're wrong! We're not brainwashed!"
- "We'll rescue you!"
- "Firo wants to be with master!"
- Motoyasu you bastard, still not given up on Firo and Raphtalia yet!?
- Just how much do you like women?
- "We've heard enough! Hand over the second princess!"
- "Eh!?"
- The second princess was surprised to gasp.
- "......Will you tell us what happened?"
- Ren takes the lead and asks. This is a volatile situation. I want to avoid wrong choices as much as possible.
- "In the first place I have no such power as brainwashing-"
- "I do not believe it!"
- "Shut up! You're annoying, Shogun!"
- Since Itsuki prevented me from explaining I told him to shut up.
- Aren't you a hypocrite deciding on right and wrong only after you get one-sided information?
- "Anyway, this is a conspiracy. The King, that woman over there, or the church attempted to assassinate the second princess and frame me for it."
- "......I understand what you said. We'll just have to take you into custody first. I promise not to harm your companions. Just wait till the inspection is complete."
- "You actually believe it!?"
- "That's right!"
- "Hero of the Sword-sama! Don't listen to the words of the devil!"
- "I would rather end this without fighting. The truth can be confirmed later."
- As expected Ren is the only one staying calm in this situation and analysing.
- ......Should I consider it?
- "......No"
- The second princess clenches my hand tightly and begs.
- She is trembling and her face is pale.
- "I will most likely be murdered......"
- I confirm the surrounding situation.
- The second princess probably will receive treatment different from us.
- Since in order to remove the brainwashing the second princess will be subjected to magic by magicians of this country.
- And what happens will be as follows: A brutal curse will be removed from the second princess, but she will die because of its power.
- Such a scenario will play out.
- Ren will surely believe it and I will be branded the culprit.
- The possibility that this is an event orchestrated by Bitch to frame me is very high.
- To even aim for your younger sister......
- "Help......"
- A small voice could be heard.
- There is also no way to prove my innocence.
- Sigh......
- "Didn't I promise?"
- "Eh?"
- During that day I was falsely accused to rape. Nobody believed me.
- And now this matter concerns the life and death of the second princess.
- Brainwashing...... what a convenient plot used by those that want to kill the second princess.
- This is too obvious.......
- Even I know that much.
- The second princess's death means our defeat.
- We definitely have a common destiny. Who would trust an untrustworthy person?
- "Too bad. You cannot be trusted. Even if the second princess is handed over I will still be screwed. I promised her that I would absolutely protect her."
- I place the second princess on Firo's back and tell Raphtalia to get on as well.
- "Firo I know you hate it but abandon the wagon and run!"
- "Okay~!"
- "See ya."
- I also jump on and Firo takes off.
- "Ah, wait-"
- "Okay let's go-!"
- We are instantly 7 meters away. As I expected, Firo's leg strength is truly fearsome.
- But those three aren't falling behind and keep pace.
- "You think you can escape!?"
- Itsuki shoots magic arrows at us.
- "Air Strike Shield! Second Shield!"
- I turn around and chant the skills. Blocking the attacks aimed at us.
- The shield shattered with a loud crack, but the attacks have been neutralized.
- "You won't escape!"
- Itsuki's starts to prepare another arrow.
- I cannot use the shield any more due to cooldown time.
- "Eagle Piercing Shot!"
- Itsuki's arrow glows after being shot and flies straight at us.
- What the hell. The one you should be protecting, the second princess is here too.
- Why are you using such a strong skill!
- While riding on Firo I am forced to change my posture to receive the arrow.
- "Master are you okay?"
- Firo supports me so that I don't fall over.
- "That arrow...... Firo! It's coming!"
- "Yeah, It's very fast."
- The arrow which Itsuki shot is fast enough to catch up to the light-footed Firo.
- At first glance I understand that it's a lump of energy.This doesn't look like a beginner skill.
- I change my shield to the Chimeric Viper Shield and prepare.
- I hope I can endure this.
- I stare that the lump of energy. Then, I see an arrow.
- It's flying fast and in a straight line.
- ......Can it be done? Firo might fall over from the impact if I take it badly.
- No.....Judging by the name of the skill, this is meant for penetrating.
- Because I played a fair amount of Net Games, the name of bow system attacks aren't unfamiliar.
- This arrow is meant to pierce a hole right through me.
- It is a skill used specifically since I am here, such high efficiency.
- Then it's not possible to receive this arrow.
- Can't be helped...... the only way to escape this penetration attack is to either get out of range or to catch it.
- Can I do it? If I fail this will dangerous.
- Seriously, you guys totally forgot about the second princess right?
- ......I start to focus.
- I intensely concentrate on the flying attack, While lightly putting my hand over it's energy, I catch the arrow by it's shaft just before it reaches me!
- "What!? He caught my Eagle Piercing Shot with his hand!?"
- Itsuki responds to my action by expressing his shock.
- The shot of energy is unexpectedly weak, I just dispersed the power and caught the arrow.
- "Wait!"
- Ugh! Ren and Motoyasu catch up and take out their weapons.
- I had to make some unnecessary movements to catch Itsuki's arrow and just barely stop falling off.
- Our speed fell a bit as a result.
- To think that they would have companions that could catch up.
- "I do not want to attack Firo-chan, this is all your fau--Gefu"
- "Hindrance."
- Firo stomps Motoyau in the face. Was it that unexpected?
- This isn't the time now. Ren aims his sword at me.
- Dokun......
- The shield pulsates, and I unconsciously stretch my right hand towards Ren's sword.
- Fresh blood scatters and pain runs through my hand.
- Why!? It is different from what I expected. Ren's eyes do not shift, as if he's being manipulated by something.
- My shield suddenly glows red, and black flames are fired at Ren.
- "Wh--"
- This was probably unpredictable. Ren desperately defends with his sword.
- Is that Dark Curse Burning? Did the core of the dragon killed by Ren react and counter attack from the shield?
- To think the shield would change without permission and flash red.
- Dokun......Dokun......
- Oh shit. It would be impossible for Firo to run away from here if the shield of anger comes out.
- "Raphtalia, give me your hand......"
- "Yes? Naofumi-sama!? You are injured!"
- An anxious Raphtalia looks at me with concern and stretches out her hand.
- The pulsations settled down and subsides.
- "Firo are you okay? Escape as fast as possible!"
- "Okay~!"
- Firo regains her balance and runs at full power.
- We lose the heroes in no time.
- After that, Firo ran at full power till she was exhausted.
- "We should be safe for a while here."
- "Yeah, Firo-chan is fast~!"
- "Firo is a little tired."
- "That's fine......but we lost all our luggage and our wagon."
- "Can't be helped."
- I have some stuff one me, portable rations, money, a knife, and simple cooking utensils.
- But we lost Raphtalia's armour......
- I feel uneasy. I think it's showing on my expression.
- "Since we did not cross the border, what will we do now?......"
- We can probably run around the country aimlessly.
- But we have to at least try to get to Silt Welt by a detour route.
- We'll continue our fugitive lifestyle
- By the way, I cured the injury with a Fast Heal.
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