Shield Hero With Barrier Magic

We said goodnight to each other and we went back to our rooms. Now that I got the support of those idiots, the next thing is to find someone who will help me with the ways of this world. And I think I know the person suitable for this task. Although it would be a little problem to deal with her, I think I can handle.

And I started secretly scouting the castle. I have to make sure that no one finds me wandering in the castle. And I use my luck as my navigator. In simple words, I am walking in whichever direction I want. And I finally find a soldier at the entrance of a door. Maybe it's the door to the bas.e.m.e.nt. And he has a set of keys.

I enhance his sleepiness and he started dozing off while standing. I went and took the keys and opened the door. and I find the stairs. I went down the stairs and kept walking and I finally found the person I wanted to. The girl with ragged one-piece cloth imprisoned in the cell. Her hands are put upwards and chained with handcuffs. She is kept in a position that she must always stand. How did she bear this that much time?

???: Hey, you don't look familiar. Are you a guard serving Melromarc?

Anyway, there she is. The girl with blue eyes and strawberry blonde hair. She has a face that could rival Raphtalia's beauty. Eclair Seaetto.

Eclair: Why are you staring? It's my first time seeing you here. Who are you?

Hiro: Well, you answer first. Who are you and how did you end up here?

Eclair: I am Eclair Seaetto. I used to be a knight... but I got captured for punishing allied soldiers who killed demi-humans. If I can stay alive until the queen comes back, I may be freed. But I have little hope. Now it's your turn. you didn't tell me who you are.

Hiro: Well, I was summoned here today and they called me the shield hero.

Eclair: What ?!! Why is a hero in such a place ?!!

Hiro: Well, it's because I wanted to investigate this place. You see, after I was summoned, people were giving hostile looks towards me. So, I wanted to investigate for information.

Hiro: The guard who was supposed to be at the door is dozing off. So, I quietly took the keys from him.

I showed her a bunch of keys.

Eclair: Are you sure you are a hero and not a thief?

Hiro: Oi, if you suspect something, you are supposed to investigate, right?

Eclair: Well, I can probably guess the reason for their hostile looks. A Shield Hero is considered evil in this country. There is a Church of Three Heroes in this country which shows three heroes like Gods but the Shield Hero as a demon. This was because Shield Hero sided with Demi-Humans and this country discriminates them. Hahaha. Even when I was arrested, I was accused of having demi-human blood and that I was brainwashed by the shield demon.

Hiro: So, that's the reason for uneasy looks. I have to escape from here as soon as possible in that case. Thanks, Eclair.

Eclair: You believe me?

Hiro: Yeah, your eyes aren't lying. So what do you want to do?

I say while showing her the keys.

Eclair: Let me out of here. I have things I must protect. My land. My father's words and my discipline. I will be punished more severely after leaving here. but for now, I need to know the truth.

Hiro: Then, I have some conditions.

Eclair blushes at that.

Eclair: What are they ?!! For your information, I won't sell my body to you!

Hiro: Why the hell do I want that in the first place ?!!

Eclair suddenly has teary eyes.

Eclair: Then, am I not attractive?

Hiro: Well, of course, you are attractive.

Eclair: Pervert.

Hiro: Oi! Can't you fix on one thing ?!! Anyway, I need someone to help me understand the ways of this world and help me survive. As you are the only one I could trust, I want you to be my companion and help me train and learn about this world.

Hiro: No problem, we just have to make sure that they don't find out that my companion is you. And in the first place, I am trying to escape from their sight.

Eclair: Alright then.

I unlock the jail cell and her cuffs with the keys.

Hiro: Follow me.

I left the keys back with the sleeping person I took from and brought her to my room.

Eclair: Why are the guards of this castle so careless?

Hiro: Well, it's a good thing for us, isn't it?

Eclair: I guess.

I go to the balcony. The town is visible down there.

Hiro: No, we first need to cover you up.

I go out and come back with some clothes.

Eclair: Where did you get them?

Hiro: Well, these belong to a female servant in the castle. I happened to come across her room while I was strolling a while back.

Eclair blushes at once.

Eclair: You lecher!!

Hiro: Hey, don't shout. I just took them from her room.

It's a good thing I made a sound barrier.

Eclair: You walk into a girl's room at night ?!!

Hiro: It was a necessity and I didn't do anything to her. So, wear these.

I toss the clothes to her. she catches them and blushes.

Eclair: G... Get out.

Hiro: Alright.

I was about to open the door but suddenly we hear voices outside. It's the castle soldiers.

Soldier1: I thought the other soldiers were supposed to be here till we come here.

Soldier2: Yeah, but there won't be any problem. Why would the heroes want to go out in the first place?

I immediately lock the door from inside. I look back at Eclair and whisper.

Hiro: *whisper* I think you have to change with me in the room.

Eclair: *whisper* Why, the hell, are the guards doing their work now ?!!

Eclair: *whisper* T... Turn around and close your eyes. Don't open them no matter what, okay?

Hiro: *whisper* Okay.

I turn back and close my eyes and Eclair starts changing.

Eclair: Achoo!!

I suddenly turn around and close her mouth.

Hiro: *whisper* They will hear.

And I find that she is completely n.a.k.e.d. Wow, one of the most beautiful sights I have ever seen. She has strawberry color hair down there. I guess she didn't shave because of her being in prison. Even her n.i.p.p.l.es and v.a.g.i.n.a are in the same pink color.

Eclair: Mmmmphhhh!!

Hiro: *whisper* Oh sorry. please don't shout.

I immediately close my eyes and slowly take my hands off her mouth. She immediately backs away and wears the clothes.

Eclair: *Sob* *sniff* You can open now.

I opened my eyes to find her dressed and crying.

Hiro: Look, I am sorry that I opened my eyes. I was just being cautious.

Eclair: *sniff* My purity *sniff* to be robbed like this.

Hiro: Oi oi. You are making it sound like I did some terrible thing to you. I am sorry, okay? We have to first plan on the escape.

Eclair glared at me with teary eyes.

Eclair: I guess you are correct. However, don't think that I have forgiven you, Hiro-dono.

Hiro: Well, that sight is worth any kind of punishment.

And I feel a silent punch at my stomach.

Hiro: Ouch. Hey. That hurt.

Eclair: Stop talking about it.

She looked like she was about to cry. Man, she's cute.

Hiro: Alright, is there anyone in this town that you can trust and stay at?

Eclair: Yes, there is a weapons shop owner called Erhard. I have a good relationship with him. He would trust me. I could ask his help but if both of us escape in this condition, we have to earn a lot of money.

Hiro: What are you talking about? You are the only one escaping now.

Eclair: What ?!!

Hiro: Don't shout. You know how bad my situation is and if I escape with a criminal, the church would easily take advantage of it. So, I am going to officially come out of the castle tomorrow while you escape tonight. We will meet at the weapons shop you mentioned. And I will also get some money from the King. We will discuss our further plans after that.

Eclair: Just for confirmation, Hiro-dono, what were you before coming here?

Hiro: I used to make games.

Eclair: Is that the reason you are good at playing real-life games?

Hiro: Who knows? Anyway, use your ragged cloth to cover your face in the town. Now, all we have to do is to get you down there in the town.

Eclair: Well, I think I can manage by jumping and climbing if I get a little down. provided there is no one who can find me. Well, I will be sent back to prison in that case. I guess we should try.

Hiro: Then, it's worth a try. I guess. If this fails, I think we have no choice but to be on the offensive.

I take the bed sheets and curtains and tie them.

Hiro: You get down using this. I will catch it from this side.

Eclair: Will you be able to hold my weight?

Hiro: Good point.

I immediately go near her and pick her up in a princess-carry. Eclair again starts fl.u.s.tering.

Eclair: Wha... Wha... What are you doing ?!!

Hiro: Checking your weight. Hmm. Even though you were a knight, you are so light. I guess staying in a prison had an effect on your physique. I think I won't have a problem holding you.

Eclair: A. Alright, p... put me down.

I put her down. I throw the rope made by cloth down and signal her. She gets down and jumps from the end of the rope by kicking the wall and easily goes to the castle wall by jumping here and there. Wow, she is skilled. I made a barrier to make sure no one notices though. Anyway, she waves her hand to me while standing at the castle wall. I wave back at her and she jumps to the other side.

I pull up the rope I made and arrange the bedsheets and curtains back where they are.

And with that, step two is complete. now, all that's left is the final performance tomorrow.