Chapter 59 - 62: Common Destiny (2/2)

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 bȧrėly 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.