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)

「Yep, I got it.」 (Izayoi)

「You're lying.」 (Tsuyuha)

「I lie sometimes, but not this time.」 (Izayoi)

「I see, just wait there for me.」 (Tsuyuha)

「I got it.」 (Izayoi)

Tsuyuha ran off.

「——Now then, we're running away Fiere.」 (Izayoi)

「*Hawawa!* You said you weren't lying oniichan?」 (Fiere)

「Right, that wasn't a lie.」 (Izayoi)

「*Hawawa?* Fiere doesn't understand.」 (Fiere)

「It's fine if you don't. However, you lose your freedom if you're caught. We're running away now.」 (Izayoi)

「I don't really get it, but I get it oniichan.」 (Izayoi)



While paying attention behind me, I carried Fiere as I ran.

Although five years have pa.s.sed, the terrain hasn't changed. I remember the way. We were able to get away easily. Even if she comes after me, she won't be able to find us in the large capital.


「...This is.」 (Izayoi)

I unconsciously took the path I remembered. Then, I should know this place. An old memory resurfaced for a moment. I suddenly averted my attention.

「This is a beautiful place oniichan. There are lots of flowers. Can Fiere play?」 (Fiere)

「No.」 (Izayoi)

「Why not oniichan?」 (Fiere)

「...That is someone's house. We can't enter without permission.」 (Izayoi)

「Okay. But, it's a wonderful, large house.」 (Fiere)

「That's because it's a church... Were going, Fiere.」 (Izayoi)


『Wait.』 (Astrea)

As I turned to leave, someone called to me directly.

(I told you not to come out unless I call you. So, why.) (Izayoi)

『Astrea-chan is the G.o.ddess of love and justice. So, I feel like I want to go to the church.』 (Astrea)

(Stop saying unnatural things. Your request is denied.) (Izayoi)

『But I want to go no matter what. Just the front is fine. I want to go in and see the ceiling. Please.』 (Astrea)

(...No matter what, huh.) (Izayoi)

『No matter what. Even just a little bit is fine. You don't have to worry about it.』 (Astrea)

(...What about other churches?) (Izayoi)

『This one is fine.』 (Astrea)

I understand Astrea's intent. She wants to meet the one in this church.

(...What will you do once you meet.) (Izayoi)

『Astrea-chan doesn't really know. Astrea-chan knows she just wants to go into the church. It doesn't matter to Izayoi.』 (Astrea)

(It has nothing to do with me, I see. That's right. As I am now, it doesn't.) (Izayoi)

I let out a sigh.

「Fiere, something came up. You can play in this area in the meantime.」 (Izayoi)

「*Hawawa,* Really? Not in the person's garden?」 (Fiere)
「Because it's a church. Go out and play.」 (Izayoi)
「Oniichan is a liar! But, where Fiere can play Fiere will play.」 (Fiere)

I don't want to, but it can't be helped.
I'll only look into the church. They might be absent.

Even if there is something, I'm unrelated as I am now.
Walking on the vibrant garden path, I stopped before the entrance.

Then, the door opened.