The beast tamer exiled from the hero’s party and the cat eared girl from the strongest race meet

Chapter 262 Reversal, reversal, big reversal

(TL:By Rafael,valhallatls.blogspot.com)

"What's that...? Hmm? It looks familiar... Yes, it's the necklace the princess used to wear, right?"

"Correct. You remember it well."

"We have to find the princess too. So... what happened to that necklace?"

Arios said in disbelief.

It seems he believes he has the upper hand, even though the situation is far from being resolved.

Where does this confidence come from?

But it's nothing but overconfidence, which is a relief for us.

"This is something I received from Lady Sarya, a magical tool with a bit of power."

"What?"

"Lady Sarya may have a low inheritance right, but she is a legitimate member of the royal family. In times of emergency, she needs to communicate her voice to many people. That's when she uses this magical tool."

"No way..."

Arios's face turned pale. He must have imagined the effects of the magical tool.

"The current story was delivered to the capital through this magical tool. Everyone in the capital should have heard it."

"What the...!?"

"This way, do you think they'll believe my story?"

"Rain, you...!!!"

Arios, in a fit of rage, attacked. However, due to being overwhelmed by anger, his sword movements were rough.

I calmly avoided it and shot Narukami's wire with a counter. I manipulated the wire finely with my fingertips, restraining Arios's body.

"Gu... what is this!"

"It's a specially made one. It boasts considerable strength, so Arios won't be able to break it no matter how hard he tries."

When I realized it, the sounds of the battle from the ruins had disappeared. Probably, everyone had subdued them. If there were no magical restraints, no one would have fallen behind.

"Is the match over?"

"Kuh...!"

Arios glared at me. However, his body was restrained, and he couldn't move.

Eventually...

Whether he gave up or not, Arios stopped resisting. He slowly relaxed his body.

"It's annoying, but... it seems like I've lost."

"It's rare for you to admit defeat so straightforwardly."

"I'll admit it this time. I never thought Rain would have such a magical tool. I have to reflect on underestimating you."

Arios was strangely calm. Despite exposing that he had set me up, he still had composure. What's going on?

"But... it won't go like this next time."

"What do you mean?"

"Certainly, I fell for your trap. I'll admit that. However, that was an action for the sake of the country. If someone who commands the strongest type and becomes an A-rank adventurer, gaining a certain level of authority... I was concerned about what would happen. That's why I took action."

"Arios, you...!"

"I'll admit it was a bit excessive. But still, there's no mistake in my actions. I'll assert with pride that I did the right thing."

It's a painful excuse...

However, it's not decisive yet.

Arios just tried to set me up.

If you look only at that, it's still just barely safe.

He hasn't committed any fatal points... hasn't crossed the line that shouldn't be crossed.

Therefore...

He might receive some punishment, but he won't lose his freedom.

He can maintain his position as a hero.

That's probably what he's thinking.

This guy... what a troublesome person.

Doesn't he know the word "reflection"?

I'm tempted to just cut ties right now. If I leave Arios alone, the same thing might happen again. He might harm my comrades.

The moment I thought that, anger surged within me.

Arios hurt my friends. He laid hands on my precious comrades. He harmed everyone!

"..."

I raised Kamui in silence. Arios's face stiffened slightly.

"Are you planning to kill me?"

"...!"

"Hmph... fine. If you can, go ahead and try."

In response to Arios's provocative words, I raised Kamui.

If I swing the blade down here, I can cut off future troubles. It wouldn't be a crime for self-defense.

But...

"No."

I returned Kamui to its sheath.

"Hahaha, just as I thought. You don't have the courage to kill someone. Just a coward."

"Yeah, that might be true. However..."

I gave Arios a cold stare.

Although I went berserk when Tania was hurt before...

This time, I won't make the same mistake as then.

"I won't become like you."

"...!"

"I won't become someone who hurts others for their own goals and desires, a scumbag like that."

"Kuh...!"

Arios grimaced with displeasure.

"Remember this... next time, for sure!"

"No, there won't be a next time."

Suddenly, a third-party voice echoed.

"Princess Sarya!"

I turned around, and there was Princess Sarya with what seemed to be guards.

If Princess Sarya is here...

It means the analysis of the magical tool is complete, and everything is revealed...

What will be the result?

"Rain-san. The necklace, please."

"Here you go."

I returned the necklace to Princess Sarya. She deactivated its function.

It seems she wants to keep the upcoming conversation confidential.

"I see... is that so? Damn, the princess was allied with Rain..."

Observing Princess Sarya's actions, Arios seemed to have realized that we were connected.

He had a very regretful expression.

"Princess Sarya. What do you mean there's no next for Arios?"

"Exactly as I said. There won't be a next for him. I cannot decide on his treatment until my father returns, but... he will likely be stripped of the hero's qualifications."

"W-What...!?"

This was unexpected, and Arios shouted loudly.

"What do you mean!? Is it about the incident where I tried to set up Rain? It may have been an excessive action, but everything was for the sake of the country..."

"Such lies. Do you think I would believe that now? And... there is evidence."

Princess Sarya took out a certain magical tool.

It contained footage claiming that I killed the adventurers.

Arios's face turned pale.

No, it passed pale and became white.

"After analyzing this magical tool... we found the true footage. The recorded Rain-san was actually an imposter. That person recorded and copied Rain-san's appearance using a magical tool. By utilizing that, it created footage as if Rain-san committed murder."

Come to think of it... I remembered something.

Arios inexplicably wore fake glasses.

If that was a magical tool for observing and recording the target's appearance...

"The falsified data was removed, and the true footage was analyzed. The hero Arios, there is recorded footage of you killing adventurers!"

"Gu... Th-that's...!?"

"The one who posed as Rain, you yourself committed murder, and it backfired on you."

"Ah... Guh, ugh..."

He seemed completely cornered.

Arios was no longer able to speak, dripping with sweat.

"During the Pagos Village incident, you killed adventurers. However, because there was no conclusive evidence, the matter was dropped... but not this time. Here, there is clear evidence. There is proof that you, for your own selfish desires, killed innocent adventurers. Unforgivable. Even if you are a hero, such actions will not be tolerated!"

Like a judge announcing judgment, Princess Sarya delivered her words with extreme severity.

"Arios Orlondo! You no longer have the qualifications to call yourself a hero!!!"

"Ugh...!!!"

Arios trembled as if struck by lightning...

Then, he slumped down.

That was the moment Arios's life as a hero came to a complete end.

TL Note- End to Arios's chapter but will real mastermind escape?

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