Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari - Chapter 62

That Bitch!

"Elder Sister?"

The second princess gives the bitch a look of astonishment.

That bitch......

What kind of shield can brainwash. If I had such a thing, I wouldn't be having such a hard time.

I mean the purpose of religion is brainwashing.

"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.

After that, rumours of me being the saint of the holy bird started spreading.

"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......

However, that's just repaying me for saving them.

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."

No, Raphtalia, Firo, and the second princess are also dumbfounded.

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?

"Umm......I don't think so."

If I can brain wash the soldiers, knights, magicians, and villagers I could just become the lord.

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.

"You're wrong! We're not brainwashed!"

"Firo wants to be with master!"

Motoyasu you bastard, still not given up on Firo and Raphtalia yet!?

"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-"

"Shut up! You're annoying, Shogun!"

Since Itsuki prevented me from explaining I told him to shut up.

"......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."

"That's right!"

"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.

She is trembling and her face is pale.

"I will most likely be murdered......"

I confirm the surrounding situation.

Since in order to remove the brainwashing the second princess will be subjected to magic by magicians of this country.

Such a scenario will play out.

The possibility that this is an event orchestrated by Bitch to frame me is very high.

There is also no way to prove my innocence.

"Eh?"

During that day I was falsely accused to rape. Nobody believed me.

Brainwashing...... what a convenient plot used by those that want to kill the second princess.

This is too obvious.......

The second princess's death means our defeat.

"Okay~!"

"Okay let's go-!"

We are instantly 7 meters away. As I expected, Firo's leg strength is truly fearsome.

The shield shattered with a loud crack, but the attacks have been neutralized.

"You won't escape!"

Itsuki's starts to prepare another arrow.

What the hell. The one you should be protecting, the second princess is here too.

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!"

At first glance I understand that it's a lump of energy.This doesn't look like a beginner skill.

I hope I can endure this.

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.

This arrow is meant to pierce a hole right through me.

Can't be helped...... the only way to escape this penetration attack is to either get out of range or to catch it.

Seriously, you guys totally forgot about the second princess right?

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.

Our speed fell a bit as a result.

"Hindrance."

Firo stomps Motoyau in the face. Was it that unexpected?

Dokun......

Fresh blood scatters and pain runs through my hand.

My shield suddenly glows red, and black flames are fired at Ren.

"Wh--"

This was probably unpredictable. Ren desperately defends with his sword.

To think the shield would change without permission and flash red.

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......"

The pulsations settled down and subsides.

"Firo are you okay? Escape as fast as possible!"

We lose the heroes in no time.

"Yeah, Firo-chan is fast~!"

"That's fine......but we lost all our luggage and our wagon."

But we lost Raphtalia's armour......

But we have to at least try to get to Silt Welt by a detour route.

By the way, I cured the injury with a Fast Heal.