“Falsely accused swordswoman Shurine protects noble Lutecia, their alliance shaping kingdom's fate in girls' swordplay fantasy.”
"Hitokiri" Shoujo, Koushaku Reijou no Goei ni Naru
『人斬り』少女、公爵令嬢の護衛になる
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Falsely accused swordswoman Shurine protects noble Lutecia, their alliance shaping kingdom's fate in girls' swordplay fantasy.
Shurine is a girl who was raised to serve as a guard and has mastered the sword. However, she is falsely accused of assassinating the person she is guarding and goes on the run. Driven from her hometown, Shurine meets Lutecia, a duke's daughter whose life is in danger after being caught up in a royal succession issue. As Lutecia is being attacked by an assassin, Shurine makes a proposal to her. "I'm a bit short on money. If you need a guard, I'll hire you right now." The meeting of these two will determine the fate of the kingdom! The girls' swordplay battle fantasy begins! (Source: Micro Magazine-sha, translated)
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A Light novel Publication
- Published Oct 2023 – ongoing
- Source Light novel media type
- Ref. BS-M78643 catalog