Queen's Shadow

The Queen's Shadow is a supporting character of The Rising of the Shield Hero. She is one of the main shadows who is loyal to Queen Mirellia and she protects Melty.

Appearance
The queen's shadow is female and is able to dress up to look exactly like Queen Mirellia. In her disguise as a noblewomen Naofumi determined her to be in her early 20's with purple hair. Naofumi deemed her to be fairly pretty.

Personality
The Queen's Shadow is quite serious and professional. She follows the orders she was given as intended. However, in a side story, the Queen's Shadow was depicted as having some fondness for Melty.

Abilities
As a shadow, the Queen's shadow is highly skilled at both concealment and disguises. She was able to disguise herself as a noblewomen without arising suspicion

Background
The Queen's shadow is a member of Melromarc's shadows - a secret organization which serves the royal family. They are similar to a "secret service" and may be used as bodyguards, assassins, escorts, messengers and spies. The Queen's Shadow had forsaken her name in order to become part of this organization.

As Melty was sent back to Melromarc to repair the relation between King Aultcray and Naofumi, the "Queen's Shadow" was sent to look after her during that time. She watched from the shadows as Melty met Naofumi and they journeyed to Melromarc.

Volume 3
Naofumi found Melty playing with filolials and brought her back to Melromarc, however the Queen Shadow was present for the whole scene and was just hiding in the background. Leaving from talking with the King after the third wave, Naofumi is met by the Queen's Shadow who was dressed as a noblewoman and was escorting Melty. In contrast to everyone else, the Queen's Shadow thanked Naofumi for his work.

Later on, when Naofumi was framed for kidnapping Melty and had the other heroes chasing him, the Queen's Shadow helped Naofumi escape. She convinces Naofumi to go to meet the Queen instead of leaving to Siltvelt.

Relationships

 * Mirellia Q Melromarc: Mirellia is the true monarch of Melromarc which her shadow recognizes. The shadow is completely loyal to Mirellia and will follow her commands.

Trivia

 * The Queen's Shadow is distinguished by her speech. In the light novel her accent pronounces "s" like a "z". In the anime, she ends her sentences with "I daresay".