Tate No Yuusha No Nariagari Episode 13 -

Naofumi officially accepts Melty into his group, shifting from addressing her by her royal title to using her actual name. Key Reveal

In , titled "The Devil of the Shield," Naofumi becomes a fugitive after being framed for kidnapping the crown princess. Plot Highlights Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari Episode 13

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". Naofumi officially accepts Melty into his group, shifting

The episode confirms that the is working with Myne to eliminate the Shield Hero. Naofumi finds a pendant belonging to the Church on one of the guards, signaling that his enemies are more organized and religious in their hatred than he previously realized. This makes it impossible for Naofumi to defend