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Defiled Hero Chapter 047

Defiled Hero

I Didn't Say I Wouldn't

「Izayoi! There's a limit to how much you can say!」 (Tsuyuha)

My arm was pulled forcibly, as I was dragged out of the castle. Tsuyuha stood in front of me, hand on waist, and took an angry pose.

「It's my problem. It's got nothing to do with you.」 (Izayoi)

「It doesn't not have anything to do with me! ...Wasn't that scary?」 (Tsuyuha)

「No, your loud voice and angry face are more scary.」 (Izayoi)

「Not that, Izayoi, I meant being in front of Zenesys-sama. It's good that he let us go, but what did you plan on doing if he punished us!」 (Tsuyuha)

「Well, that will happen when it happens.」 (Izayoi)

「Don't say something so irresponsible!」 (Tsuyuha)

Though she scolded me harshly, her eyes became slightly moist.

「It could have been dangerous you know. Don't, don't do something so dangerous...」 (Tsuyuha)

「...My bad.」 (Izayoi)

I apologized before I realized it.

「I know you don't like Zenesys-sama now. I respect him from the bottom of my heart, so I thought Izayoi did too. But, saying bad things about him directly is no good. There are people like Grey who will get angry. If you want to say anything bad about Zenesys-sama, say it to me. I will listen.」 (Tsuyuha)

「I hate Zenesys, but I have no particular reason to insult him... It's an unhappy story, and it's not my principle.」 (Izayoi)

「...Izayoi, you care about some weird things.」 (Tsuyuha)

「More than anything, there's no need to know everything. Compared to the average person, I know too much though. It's always a good time for bondage play though.」 (Izayoi)

「I don't really get it, but anyway! Don't do something like that ever again! It worked out somehow because I was there, but Grey would have been violent if I wasn't there you know?」 (Izayoi)

「Then, what should I have done.」 (Izayoi)

「Grey is the strongest Emperor-rank you know? Compared to Izayoi who looks like a regular adventurer, nothing can be done.」 (Tsuyuha)

Since we met, she seems to have thought that I'm a regular adventurer. Well, that's somewhat convenient. I have no need to correct that.

「Can we leave it at that? Fiere is trembling in fear because of you.」 (Izayoi)

「I'm not particularly scary though.」 (Tsuyuha)

「*Hawawa,* Fiere was feeling scared.」 (Fiere)

「Sorry about that.」 (Tsuyuha)

「That old man and blond-haired oniichan were scary *hawawa* oniichan! Fiere was scared so she erased her presence. I'm tired! I want to play!」 (Fiere)

Saying that, Fiere got down from my back, and ran around while making *hawawa* sounds.

「Now then, can I go? You finished your business.」 (Izayoi)

「What are you saying. I'm going with you.」 (Tsuyuha)

「...What do you mean. I said it before, but I'll somehow manage on my own.」 (Izayoi)

「That's right. So I'll be by your side. Izayoi seems to be a dangerous person, so I can't leave you alone. Until you live a proper life, I will be by your side, protecting you.」 (Tsuyuha)

「Well, I'm living my life properly though.」 (Izayoi)

「Liar. You stick your neck into something because you think it's interesting! That's the kind of person you are!」 (Tsuyuha)

「Of course. That's the kind of person I am.」 (Izayoi)

「And that's why I'll stay with you until you fix that habit. And quit being an adventurer. You have Fiere-chan, so look for safer work. This is the largest country on the continent, so there should be various kinds of jobs.」 (Tsuyuha)

「I don't have to be an adventurer, that's right... However, Tsuyuha.」 (Izayoi)

「What? Are you unsatisfied?」 (Tsuyuha)

「...You, you're looking for things that seem interesting are you not? I have a feeling that nothing interesting will happen if I'm around.」 (Izayoi)

「I just want to help people who are troubled. The thing about Zenesys-sama is fine already. It's alright.」 (Tsuyuha)

「It's not fine at all. I have my own plans. Having my actions restricted is a pain. Besides, there are people aside from me that need your attention. Get going on your journey already.」 (Izayoi)

「I should help those that are nearby first. There's n.o.body else around right now that needs my help except for you, so I'll stay by your side. If there's someone who needs help more than you, I will go, but there isn't anyone right now.」 (Tsuyuha)

「You should look all around. Get searching.」 (Izayoi)

「Do you dislike me that much? I get it. There has to be someone that needs my help. Even if I start looking right now I don't think I will find—————there's a crying child! I'll be going!」 (Tsuyuha)

Luckily, there was a child crying in a place a little ways away.

Tsuyuha left in a hurry.

「Izayoi! Wait there. I'll come back for you so wait there. Okay?」 (Tsuyuha)