Itsuki: "It is a deed made with special techniques! It is impossible to counterfeit easily."
Naofumi: "Then there is no way for me to get it."
Itsuki: "!"
It seems something clicked in Itsuki's head.
Itsuki: "Th...then the weapon!"
Are you that desperate for an excuse?...... It seems you want to pin it on me no matter what.
Itsuki: "It is a Hero's only privilege to be able to change the form of a weapon. You changed your shield to look similar to a bow, and somehow forged another deed."
Naofumi: "Is that so? Well that seems like it's possible in this world."
Itsuki: "Yes that's it, do you have any evidence to prove otherwise?"
Naofumi: "Firo."
Firo: "What's up?"
Naofumi: "Return to your true form."
Firo: "Ok."
Firo changed to her true form.
At that time, Firo's one piece disappears and what's left of it becomes the collar. I point at the collar.
Itsuki: "What!?"
Naofumi: "Do you understand? This is a world where something like that can be made. There may be a tool which changes shape into a bow. And it is possible for other heroes besides me."
Itsuki: "B-But-"
Ren: "Give it up Itsuki, with the present conditions and lack of evidence, we cannot conclude that Naofumi is the criminal."
Ren stepped in-front of Itsuki before he tried to accuse me again.
Ren: "In the first place, did you ask about the appearance of the fellow who took your achievement?"
Itsuki: "Umm...that..."
Itsuki ambiguously tried to answer Ren's question.
Ren: "Then give it up. Make yourself known as a hero more. Next is me."
Naofumi: "Is this the matter of the epidemic in the east?"
Ren: "If you understand then this will be quick. Why did you steal my request?"
Naofumi: "Because I was in the area. Did you know? The corpse of the dragon you defeated was causing the plague."
Ren: "What!?"
Ren was at a loss for words and just stood there.
He didn't know? I thought he was just a cold-hearted person.
Naofumi: "A lot of people were dying. There was a brand-new graveyard behind the storage facility. There would have been even more if I wasn't there."
Ren: "No way..."
With tottering steps, Ren tries to head east.
Naofumi: "Wait, you don't have time to go now. The wave is due soon."
Ren: "But, this is my responsibility..."
Naofumi: "I already removed the corpse of the dragon. The locals and the Treatment Master took care of the plague. I did steal your request though."
Ren: "Is that so......Well, it can't be helped."
Ren's complexion is pale.
Itsuki: "You believe that!?"
Itsuki calls out to Ren with a perplexed expression.
Ren: "He has no reason to lie. Besides, the request was cancelled because it was solved. That means it is not wrong."
Naofumi: "I was surprised when the corpse became a Zombie Dragon. Raphtalia received the curse at that time when fighting it."
I did not lie. But, it was my fault.
Ren: "Oh, is that why you came out of the church?"
Ren looked at Raphtalia and saw the bandages as his answer.
Ren: "I hope it heals quickly."
......This is unexpected. I thought Ren was a cold-blooded guy, but he seems to be weak to problems he caused himself.
They say that weakness is evil though.
Naofumi: "Why did you leave the dragon's corpse there?"
Ren: "Because...my companion wanted to give the materials to the other adventurers."
Come to think of it, the village did say they were raking it in.
Ren: "I left it to the adventurers and the village. But..."
Naofumi: "Next time, make sure to dispose of the corpse neatly. Corpses will rot. There is danger of causing sickness when rotting. Disposing of entrails and meat are the highest priority."
Ren: "Yeah..."
This is somewhat anti-climactic.
Still, I said nothing about the village.
To think that it was their own fault...well, this was the consequence of their own deeds.
Itsuki: "I do not believe it."
Itsuki is more persistent than Ren.
Itsuki: "I will absolutely bring evidence."
Naofumi: "Sure, bring it. However, do not fabricate it. Because when you find the criminal, he might just say that it was done under orders from the Hero of the Shield if you interrogate him too harshly. Well, partly that is also due to my bad reputation."
Itsuki: "...... What do you mean?"
Naofumi: "There was once where after a thief attacked me and I retaliated, he went to a town and declared that I had robbed him."
Itsuki: "Th...that......"
Naofumi: "It's the same for you. Shogun-sama, I hope you think about it carefully."
Itsuki seems to feel pity for me from that rumour, his glance makes me feel sick. Why are you looking at me with such eyes?
Itsuki: "For now, let's put this matter on hold."
Naofumi: "I am fine with that, I am not a criminal."
Seriously, I hate false accusations!
Don't just attribute anything bad to me!
Itsuki left while displaying an attitude and Ren seemed to be unsettled as he left.
Naofumi: "Oh well, should we go?"
Today was an unlucky day. There were various experiences.
After all, this castle town is under the jurisdiction of that trash king, so there is no way they won't be biased.
Let's quickly return to the hotel.