Chapter 60 - 63: Shadow (1/2)

We are travelling south along the border, searching for any gaps within the border patrol.

Motoyasu is extremely annoying. He's been chasing us ever since.

There hasn't been any situations where we were truly in danger, since that one back at the border thanks to Firo's swift running.

the strange thing is that there has been no sign of either Ren or Itsuki.

Did they give up? Or are they laying an ambush somewhere?

In the first place trying to accuse me of brainwashing was irrational.

Did they lose interest in this event and go back to levelling?

I would understand if Ren gave up since he was already sceptical, but was it good luck for us that Itsuki is also nowhere to be found?

Either way, it is fortunate since his attacks aren't as strong as Ren's and he doesn't have any ranged attacks like Itsuki.

To be honest Motoyasu seems more interested in Firo than actually bringing the second princess back.

Still problems are piling up non stop...

”What should we do?...”

It is irresponsible to just pass everyday being disgruntled, I must consider what we should do.

Border patrol is too strict. Isn't there somewhere we can sneak over?

Living as a fugitive everyday won't solve anything, and my life is over when the next wave arrives.

In this case, recklessly crossing the border may not actually be a bad idea.

As it stands our names will never be cleared. Those chasing me may also avoid Silt Welt.

Since Firo is stupid, she is not listening.

The second princess and Raphtalia had some reaction, but that was to be expected.

”It might be a little tough, but if we want to break through, then here is our best bet.”

It would be hard to pull off. But, as long as the other heroes don't interfere my defence should be able to break though.

”You're right, we won't last if we continue escaping like this...”

”Yeah...”

”Mel-chan!”

Firo returns to her human form and starts playing with the second princess.

Kan!

What? It's not painful but...

I immediately turn around, and see a needle fall down.

”Master, enemies!”

”What?”

Was that a blow dart just now?

Or was it something Itsuki fired?

I cannot confirm anything due visibility since it's night time.

”I didn't notice until he attacked.”

”What?”

Can Itsuki even fire so many at once?

No, Leaving that aside!

The main usage of blow darts are to apply poisons. Firo and I will be fine due to our poison resistance, but it will be dangerous if Raphtalia or the second princess gets hit.

I have no idea what kind of poison they are using either.

If I know what poison they are using I can make an antidote.

There were a bunch of antidotes in the wagon and carriage too...

But I can't treat anyone in these conditions!

”Ah...”

I turn my gaze to Raphtalia. At that moment a blowgun dart aimed at her appears.

”Air St-



I shout for Air Strike Shield in haste, but I don't know if I can make it.

Immediately, a high-pitched screech is heard and the dart was stopped.

”That was dangerous degojaru.”

Suddenly, someone in jet-black clothes appears and defends Raphtalia.

His face is covered by cloth so I can't see it.

I can't tell if his voice is male or female. Who is that? A ninja?

Degojaru?

”Hurry up and flee degojaru!

”Hero of the Shield-dono, leave this to us and run away degojaru. Wait for me after you have escaped, I want to talk with you degojaru.”

”What is going on!”

”There is no time to explain right now, I'll do it later degojaru!”

”Tch! Firo, Raphtalia, Second princess!”

”Okay~”

”Yeah”

”U-understood!”

While riding on Firo, blow darts were flying around us.

”Do you know who that person was?”

”I think so, that is probably my mother's secret guard corps...”

Explains the second princess while we were getting away.

”Really?”

”Yeah. I know the person who helped Raphtalia-san. She is my mother's body double.”

”Now that I think, about it her way of speaking is familiar.”

Is she that woman I passed in the hallway after parting with trash?

Her behaviour and appearance left a strong impression.

”So what exactly is going on?  We got ambushed, but we have no idea who did it.”

I would say it was Itsuki, but that guy should not be capable of such things.

Judging by his character, he would confront me head on.

”Assassination corps of the country...maybe”

”There's an ȧssassination corps?”

Now that's dangerous. Well, places where the nobles and kings completely trust each other do not exist.

That leads to a great deal of problems being handled behind closed doors.

It's quite simple actually.

”Though in reality they are the same as the secret guard corps...”

”You guys have separate ȧssassination corps?”

”...I don't know”

”I see...”

I guess there's no choice but to hear from someone who knows.

After running a certain distance on Firo, we prepared and waited in case of more enemies.

”Hmm?”

Firo reacts immediately.

”Here it comes.”

Suddenly, the ninja-like person appears in front of me.

”Sorry for the wait degojaruna”

”Ah don't worry about it. Thanks to you we got away safely.”

”First of all, I should introduce myself degojaruga... Have you already heard from princess Melty degojaruka?”

”I heard you are a body double. And you are either from the secret guard crops or some ȧssassination unit.”