Tate No Yuusha No Nariagari - Episode 13

Myne (Malty) uses a magical recording of the confrontation to create a "fake" narrative, claiming Naofumi kidnapped Melty and murdered the knights. This doctored footage is spread throughout the kingdom of Melromarc, turning the public against him.

To explain why Melty would defend Naofumi, Myne fabricates the existence of a "Brainwashing Shield". This makes it impossible for Naofumi to defend himself, as any witness who speaks for him is dismissed as being under his "spell". Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari Episode 13

Following the cliffhanger from Episode 12, Naofumi saves Melty from an assassination attempt by her own bodyguards, who were ordered to kill her and blame it on him. Myne (Malty) uses a magical recording of the

Naofumi officially accepts Melty into his group, shifting from addressing her by her royal title to using her actual name. Key Reveal This makes it impossible for Naofumi to defend

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