Naofumi was in the castle, kneeling on the floor with guards surrounding him pointing their weapons at him. He was confused until he saw Malty. She was clinging onto Motoyasu tightly, peeking over his shoulder.

It-- it happened last night. The Shield Hero forced his way into my room. He was stinking drunk! He grabbed me and pinned me down!

Her eyes were slowly overfilling with fake tears, her hold on Motoyasu's shirt getting tighter.

Motoyasu was glaring daggers into Naofumi's soul, holding Malty as if she was a fragile thing.

If she hadn't asked me to wait until dawn and call the knights, I would've gladly cut you down myself!

The other two Cardinal Heroes, Ren and Itsuki, just stared at the scene their expressions clearly showing disgust and hostility.

The king rose from his throne, pointing an accusative finger towards Naofumi.

To think the Cardinal Shield Hero would commit the greatest sin in this country!

His voice carried authority. The type of voice that could silence a whole room.

Just then, a guard came out, holding one of Malty's bra's. Malty squirmed in embrasement pressing her face against Motoyasu's shoulder.

When we performed a search of the Shield Hero's room, we, um... We found this, sir, strewn across his bed.

The guard spike somewhat nervously, yet professional.

You, Guest were just standing by the side as Naofumi desperately tried to defend himself by all means. You could tell that he'd been falsely accused, though you were hesitant to speak up.