" ": You talking

' ': You thinking

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Ren: You're crossing the line here, guys !

Itsuki: Are you saying you can't trust us ?!

"How could we do that ?! You morons... Filo !!"

Filo: Yeah !

Malty: Wait !! Do you really think you can get away ?

Naofumi: Do you think you can catch up with us ?! On Filo ?!

Motoyasu: As if I'd let go of you !

Immediately after that shackle thing got wrapped around Filo's leg, she was forcefully changed back into her human form, throwing us all on the ground.

"Fi... Filo ?!!"

Filo: Hng... Wh-What the hell is this ? It doesn't come off !

Motoyasu: Filoooooooo~... I've caught you !

"What's wrong with you, Filo ?! You can-"

Filo: I... I can't use my power... At all...

Motoyasu: Fufufu ! It's an item from a royal alchemist that makes you stay an angel forever ! With this, your giant strength isn't scary anymore !

Melty: Filo !! Stop bullying Filo !!

Motoyasu: What're you talking about ? It's Naofumi and Y/n who're bullying her.

Melty: Release her immediately ! Or-

Itsuki: Princess Melty ?!

Motoyasu: Come over here, and you can stay with her ! I don't mind a domineering woman...

Melty: ZWEITE AQUA SLASH !!

Melty: I'll aim for you next time !

Motoyasu: W-Wait a sec ! Are you going to hit Filo too ?!

Melty: I- I said, release her !!

Malty: ZWEITE HELL FIRE !!

"Oh shit !! ["

Melty: Staff hero...

"Your big sister really doesn't pull punches."

Itsuki: Myne ?! Are you going to kill princess Melty ?!

"Of course she will !! That was her goal all from the very beginning !"

Malty: Don't listen to them !! Didn't I tell you Melty was brainwashed ? She actually attacked Motoyasu !

"Looks like you haven't learned your lesson from last time, Motoyasu. Now, release Filo at once, and maybe I'll make it so you can still have children."

Malty: Oh my, I wonder, what could a weakened hero like you do against us all at the same time.

"I wouldn't be really proud if I were you, I was wounded because you guys got sweeped on the last wave."

Malty: I'm sure the soldiers noticed the magic already. They'll be here any second. You're cornered !!

"You know what they say, 'A cornered rat will bite the cat'. "

It didn't takes any special form, just a stream of sand I directed to my enemies. Strangely enough, I made sure to let it slide between my palms, before scattering it all over the area.

Motoyasu: What are you trying to do, blind us so you can flee ?!

"No, I'm just waiting for..."

Soldiers: Here they are !! The two demons !! Support the three heroes !!

"The right occasion. By bringing reinforcements, you guys sealed your fate."

I raised my hand to my shoulder's level, seemingly giving them a thumb up.

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The second I lowered my thumb, the entire area behind Motoyasu exploded, sending the other heroes, the soldiers and that slut flying away, down the hill.

Motoyasu: W- What happened ?!!

"You're alone now. Let go of Filo or face the consequences !! "

I used the fact he was looking back, to deal him a direct blow to the face, sending him back too and freeing Filo.

After he landed, Motoyasu took a few seconds to clear his mind, and tried to get back up by using a nearby boulder, but he effortlessly crushed it simply by leaning on it. He got up in surprise, and jumped high enough to reach the tree's branches.

Motoyasu: W- What ?! What's happening ?!

To him, everything around seemed to move in slow motion, including me, as I was taking a stance to continue the punching, that he effortlessly dodged.

Motoyasu: Heh heh... I don't know what's happening, but I feel so good right now ! Just like I've been filled to the brim with power ! A spell that empower your opponent, what a stupid idea, Y/n !!

He went to skewer my head with his spear, but it phased through it.

Motoyasu: Wh- What !! Why can't I...

he looked behind in horror, to see his own body, slowly getting up after the attack, absolutely not ready to dodge the incoming attacks.

My fist entered his cheek, still in slow motion from his perspective.

Motoyasu: What... This pain, I'm feeling it getting gradually stronger ! It hurts, IT HURTS SO MUCH !!! What's happening ?!!

(A/n: You really expected MOTOYASU to figure out how Gold Experience works ?)

"I'm sure you felt this one. You should learn, that even without manipulating time, we're way stronger than you."

Motoyasu: Y... You bastard ! How dare you...

"Just wait. Before attacking, you should notice something. What is that covering you right now ?"

He was currently covered in sand, that same sand I scattered to attack the others.

Motoyasu: Is this... Sand ? You don't mean...

"I'm afraid so... has already touched the sand."

*BOOOOOM*

Motoyasu: GYAAAAAAAAAAH !!!

"I purposely threw you into this sand. That way, I could finish you off even if you didn't move."

Motoyasu: B- But you said... Th- That if I handed you Filo and stayed still... Y- You wouldn't so anything... That's what I thought...

"Oh, please. Did you really think you'd be that lucky ? A piece of shit like you ?"

Motoyasu: Y... You're so mean !!

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Motoyasu: NOOOAAAAAAGGGHHHH !!

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That last one threw him down the hill, and he landed directly into some pig feeder.

"And now we run away !!"

(A/n: Beats up the pedo, then Nigerundayo.)

???: Please, this way...

Melty: That voice...

"Hurry up !!"

Naofumi: It looks like there are no pursuers.

Melty: Shadow ! You're here, right ? Show yourself.

"Aren't you that guy, from the starving town ?"

Melty: Didn't I tell you about the shadow warriors last time ?

Shadow: Sigh... So princess Melty saw through it.

Naofumi: ... What have you been doing, leaving the second princess alone ?

Shadow: I can't answer. But I believe you succeeded in planting a seed of doubt in the other heroes' minds, though.

Naofumi: Well...

"Did you rescue us ?"

Shadow: Now, it was you. I guess the accessory for your shield and that amulet protected your party. I was just watching for an opportunity.

'I'll have to thanks the Blacksmith guy, he probably saved us on that one.'

Shadow: I can't offer you a lot, but please take these for your escape.

Naofumi: Are you going to lead us to the Semi-Human country ?

Shadow: I want you to head to a place different than Shiltbelt, the country the queen is visiting.

"But it's totally the opposite direction..."

Shadow: In return, there are few border patrols. This matter runs deep, so I respectfully ask you to cooperate. The church of the Three heroes is almost collapsing now thanks to your accomplishments. This is why they have been spreading false rumors about you brainwashing people.

Naofumi: What good will it do if we meet the queen ?

Shadow: I can't answer.

"Are you really asking for our cooperation ?"

Shadow: I do not mind if you don't trust my words, but... I want you to consider them.

Naofumi: Alright. We'll meet the queen. If we bear the same risk wherever we escape...

"Disturb the status quo in this country, it'll be fun and easy."

Shadow: Well then if you'll excuse me.

Naofumi: You aren't coming with us ?

Shadow: A shadow has a job to do in the shadow. The church has their own shadows, be careful. Please take care of princess Melty.

Naofumi: ... What an irritating guy.

Filo: Master...

"I know. Let's go."

Naofumi: Here, princess.

Filo: What about Filo ?! She wants food too !

"Hold on, I'll make you a bigger one."

Melty: ...

Filo: Meru ?

Naofumi: What's wrong ? Aren't you going to eat it ? Second princess.

Melty: Stop... Don't call me second princess !! I do have a name !

Naofumi: Don't you call us "Shield hero" or "Staff hero" just the same ?

Melty: I'll start calling you Naofumi and Y/n then ! So call me by my name too ! Don't just leave me out... Since... We're on the same boat sharing the ups and downs of a journey ! Come on ! Call me Melty, Naofumi !

Naofumi: Holy Odin, you're so noisy. Okay, Melty.

Naofumi: What's wrong with her ?

"It's your fault. You hated her for being royalty, so she was really lonely"

Melty: Naofumi... NAOFUMI !!

Naofumi: Hey, give me a break. What is it this time ?

Melty: LOOK OVER THERE !

"It's too early for sunrise..."

Raphtalia: This smell, it isn't from our fire...

Filo: It's smoky, master !

"Don't tell me... They made a huge fire from over there !!

Butler: W- We're in big trouble !

Noble: What's with you at this late hour ? Don't be so loud.

Butler: Th- There's a fire, in the forest !!

Noble: I know. The night sky was so bright, I woke up thinking I overslept.