"I guess. Travelling expenses and the cost of weapons can get pretty expensive."
"Though our food costs for a certain bird is the highest."
The Mileage to Food cost ratio on our bird is not negligible, but our horsepower is amazing.
So before all my money is consumed I need to earn more.
While thinking so our treat begins. but......
"I finally caught up!"
It is now evening.
While peddling I decided on an inn.
"What a persistent brat."
"Whatever. It's about your father. So what?"
It's annoying and hysteric.
"My father is angry at the shield."
"No it's not!"
This annoying brat.
I wonder how far she intends to chase. I want to ask and make sure.
"What's wrong?"
Firo got bored of playing nearby and came back.By the way, even if a party member beats a demon far away I still get a little experience.
Though Firo brings me materials under the pretence of souvenirs.
"Ah......"
The goddamn kid stops and watches Firo again.
"Are you the Philo Rial that pulled the carriage?"
"You are different from all the Philo Rial that I know of. It's my first time seeing one that looks like a child."
To be fair, only a few people have actually seen a Philo Rial Queen. We might be the only ones in the country.
"Master, did you need anything?"
"Start from the beginning."
Firo has been talking with her since they met.
"Shouldn't you be chirping?"
"Wow......Awesome!"
Firo doesn't seem to mind.
......I can use this.
"If Firo agrees to it she can take her Philo Rial form and you two can go out and play together."
"Yeah, go play until you're finished and then return."
"Play with the child. I order you not to injure her."
Her expression instantly brightens.
"Yaay! We're so high!"
"Ok!"
They happily run off together.
"Naofumi-sama, your expression right now is very evil."
"Goddamn brat...... Naofumi-sama do you dislike kids?"
"Well, that's true."
I hate her because she is accusing me.
It seems they were very exited about having new friends and played a lot, well it's good that they are happy about it.
Next morning.
I knew this was going to happen, but to think she would be this quick.
"I'm sorry. Are we done?"
I can't deal with her.
"If you don't apologize everyone won't be forgiven."
So she says, as the knight behind her pulls out a sword.
Against a Hero?
What's that?
This foreboding feeling ,and atmosphere reminds me of when I was deceived by that bitch.
And my premonition becomes reality.
"Air Strike Shield!"
The goddamn brats starts to scream. I immediately cast Air Strike Shield to intercept.
"......What the hell are you doing!"
I stand in front of the goddamn kid and glare at the enemy.
"You Shield! how dare you hold a princess hostage!"
Regardless of who you are looking after, isn't it weird to call them princess?
I protect the goddamn kid by pulling her close.
Can't be helped. I'll cover the goddamn kid with my mantle to protect her from magic.
"You......Demon of the Shield!"
"Okay!"
Just as we counter attack the enemy retreats on horseback.
"Fools."
Firo's leg power overwhelms horses. One of them is instanly blown off.
"Guaaaaaaaaaaa!"
A princess huh.
I ask the enemies who are bound by rope.
"Now then, you bastards, tell me you are trying to kill a child. Only the reason."
"Hooh......"
Devil, huh. It's been a while since I've been straight up called that.
Against these kinds of fanatics threats will not work.
"Hey brat, you have any ideas?"
The goddamn brat shakes her head in fear.
"Say, what religion do you believe in? It'll probably be to some stupid god anyway."
Now, if I can skilfully manipulate him with insults I may be able to get some information.
"The religion of this country."
Raphtalia mutters alone.
"Do you know about it?"
"......Then this guy is just using religion as a tool for personal gains."
"Hah......"
What a strange symbol. Three weapons pile on top of each other.
Quite an unpleasant line up of weapons.
"Now, I will step on this tool if you guys don't speak obediently."
That was quite early......
Rather than anything special, it just reminds me of a fashion accessory, it doesn't even have any special effects.
"I know, now tell me quickly why you're trying to kill her. Or is this the degree of your faith? Huh?"
"To think there would be a devil stepping on god's symbol right in front of you. Shouldn't god be on your side?"
It's the opposite of the loyalty test.
"I'm not going to listen to anything a d-devil has to say."
Did he finally realise his position?
"Hey brat, who is this guy anyway?"
"......Firo-chan"
The goddamn kid collects herself, gives me a look and mutters.
"Uhm. These people are my father's knights."
"Father?"
"Uhm"
Not nobility? Then what is it?
Daughter of the accessory merchant? Though there should be no reason for malice if that's the case.
I still think she's some noble's daughter.
"Father is the king of this country."
"Holt Clay = Merlot Mark the 32nd. I am Melty = Merlot Mark......This country's princess."
Thus, I somehow became embroiled in a ridiculous conspiracy.