The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic

The day after training with Kazuki and his group.

A messenger from the castle arrived.

The message was that Master Lloyd was going to give an important talk in the King's Hall, and he wanted me to join him and Amako.

I immediately put on my white uniform, the formal attire of a lifeguard, and, after leaving Nack and the others in charge, I left the lifeguard quarters. After meeting up with Amako on the way to the castle, I followed the directions of the castle staff to the hall where Master Lloyd was.

"Usato, how was yesterday?　You trained with Leona and the others, didn't you?"

"We had a good harvest. And don't be surprised to hear that, okay?　I came up with a broad-spectrum healing magic bullet.

"You've come up with another weird trick."

"That's rude. Don't talk to me as if I'm making weird tricks every time."

It's a great way to drown out your opponent's attacks and support your allies, you know?

He cries out in frustration and smiles at Amako, who is walking next to him.

There isn't a single technique Usato came up with that wasn't weird, is there?

"What a thing to say," he said.

She said that to me with her incredibly clear eyes.

That's it.

This fox cub thinks so from the bottom of his heart!

"I was just thinking that you could create magic to blow away a lot of enemies this time. Usato could do something like that.

"Yo, it's not fair to use prediction magic!"

"......?"

What?

Amako looks up at me with a seriously surprised look on her face.

Realizing that I had dug my own grave, I cough to cover it up and look forward.

"Hmmm, that's one way to use it, but it's mainly used for dispersing healing magic by shooting upward.

"Hmmm, I see. That's a great trick. Mm-hmm.

"Uggg ......"

What a feeling of defeat.

What's this sense of defeat?

As I am feeling a strange sense of defeat at the smirking Amako, we arrive at the hall where Master Lloyd is.

There was Mr. Lloyd, Sergio, Welshy, Kazuki, my senpai, and Leona.

Master Lloyd noticed me as I stepped into the hall, and his expression, which seemed to be a bit gloomy, became cheerful.

"Oh, you've come, Usato. I'm sorry, I've been ill."

"No, no. No problem.

"Thanks for coming, Amaco."

"Yes, Mr. Lloyd."

I really appreciate your concern for my safety, but I'm more worried about you, Mr. Lloyd.

Perhaps it was because he had been dealing with the postwar situation, but he looked exhausted, and even from a distance I could see the dark circles on his face.

With no time to care for him, he asks me to sit where Kazuki, his senpai, and Leona are standing side by side.

"Good morning. Usato-kun, Amako."

"Good morning."

"Good morning, Suzune."

As I greeted them in a whisper, the door to the hall was closed to see if everyone was present.

After a few seconds of silence, Master Lloyd looks around at everyone present and then turns his attention to me.

"Usato, I have heard about your activities this time. You fought well as a rescue team.

"...... yes."

"Normally, we should give you a long rest instead of such a short period of time. ...... sorry about that."

"No, I myself am aware of the situation.

"I see. You have heard from Amaco, haven't you ......?"

I nodded at Mr. Lloyd's words.

Kazuki and his senpai looked at me with a curious expression, but I knew that Amako's prediction would be explained later, so let's keep quiet for now.

"The contents of this convocation are confidential. Therefore, only a limited number of people have been gathered here. First of all, let me tell you that."

Leona shows a puzzled expression at Mr. Lloyd's words.

She seems to have doubts about being here because she is from Mearaq.

Perhaps sensing her doubt, Mr. Lloyd turns his attention to her.

"This is a matter that concerns you, a brave man of Mialak. Normally, I should have told you in advance, but Mr. Farga reminded me not to divulge information as much as possible."

No, I think it was a natural decision.

As I should have expected, I wonder if Mr. Farga is involved in this matter.

"Although the coalition was victorious in the battle against the Demon King's Army, we suffered a great blow due to the super wide range of magical attacks carried out by the Demon King's Army. The damage was not small at all, and we were unable to even pursue the defeated Demon King's Army."

I don't know how much damage was done there, perhaps because I fainted, but it was an attack of that magnitude. A lot of people must have been injured.

At the very least, there are more injured people than the healing wizards of the rescue team could heal in a few days.

"At that time, an urgent message was delivered by the divine dragon of Mialak, Lord Farga. The content of the message suggested the fact that the last attack of the battle was caused by the magic exercised by the Demon King."

"The Demon King ......!"

The head of the demon tribe who has never directly interfered with us before.

When I found out that the last large-scale attack was by the Demon Lord, I understood just how powerful he is.

And at the same time, I finally understood the intention of that attack.

It was also an attack to make them share the pain and to let their own people, the Demon Lords, escape.

"We were hurt by the attack of the powerful Demon King, but on the other hand, we were able to learn about a being that we had never been able to grasp even a glimpse of until now."

However, it was on the contrary that we witnessed the overwhelming strength of the Demon King.

How can a mere human being compete with the Demon Lord who can attack with such force?　Somewhere in the back of my mind, I felt uneasy about that.

Trying not to show this anxiety on my face, I listen to Mr. Lloyd's words.

""The Demon Lord is weak," that is the conclusion that Falga-sama, the divine dragon, has drawn.

"Weak ......?　What does that mean?

"The current demon king seems to be less powerful than he was before he was sealed up, and Farga-sama said that he had used up a lot of his strength in this attack.

I see, that's why the Demon King did not use the invasion method as described in the heroes' memoirs.

If the invasion had been carried out in the manner described in the memoirs, the allied side would have fallen without a fight. .......

"In the past few days, I have discussed the matter with the ministers and with the Falga-sama, and we have come up with a plan."

Mr. Lloyd falls silent.

His face shows regret and confusion.

After a dozen seconds or so, Mr. Lloyd spoke about his plan as if he were trying to squeeze it out of him.

"A small force to defeat the demon king's army. A small unit of the best of the best will be formed based on the three heroes, Suzune, Kazuki, and Leona, and the healing wizard, Usato, who will assist them, and they will be sent to the Demon Lord's territory.

"""!""""

"Now is an opportune time for us, as the Demon Lord is likely to be weakened. We will use the best of our forces to seize the opportunity and launch an offensive at once.

Everyone, except for me and Amako, looked astonished.

Three brave men, including Kazuki, my senpai, and Leona, and me, the healing magician.

......When I think about it again, why me?　I'm not sure why, but maybe Lady Farga recommended me.

Honestly, I can't think of anything else.

"To be honest, I could not agree to this plan. "To be honest, I could not agree to this plan, because it would send you back to the dead, even though you have survived the battle to the death. I tried to appeal to Mr. Farga to find another way, but no alternative could be found. In addition..."

Master Lloyd's gaze turned to me and Amaco.

"Since Amako has seen the prediction that you are going on a journey to defeat the Demon King, it has been decided that the plan will be carried out."

Amaco's predictions have never come true.

It must have already been decided that Amako herself, myself, my senpai, and Kazuki, who appeared in her prediction, would go on the trip.

Still, Master Lloyd looks up and looks at us with straight eyes.

"But I still have a question for you. Will you accept the task of defeating the Demon King? Of course, I won't blame you if you refuse. I want to hear your honest answer.

Silence reigns.

The first to break the silence was my senior.

"Master Lloyd, I am already prepared. Although I have only been summoned to this world for a short time, the Kingdom of Lingle is my second home. If it is for the sake of the people who live here, I will take up this sword."

"I feel the same way as you do. If I can protect the lives of the people here with my power, I will fight even against the Demon King.

Kazuki then says so.

Like my senpai, I am ready for this.

Once I turn to look at Amako, who is standing next to me, she grips the sleeve of my troupe uniform.

"I won't say anything if that's what you decide, Usato?"

I nodded at her words and turned to Master Lloyd.

"Master Lloyd, I will also join the rescue team to defeat the Demon King.

"...... you don't mind?"

"Yes."

If we shy away from this, we will be yelled at again by the Commander.

And apart from the mission as a lifeguard, I also have a great desire to help my senpai and Kazuki.

I will do what only I, a healing magic user, can do.

When the three of us declared this, Leona took one last step forward.

She kneeled down in front of Mr. Lloyd and opened her mouth after a pause.

"Originally, I came to this place on a mission as a brave warrior. Then there is no reason for me to refuse the task of defeating the Demon King. Besides..."

Leona takes one look at me.

She gives me a small smile as she tilts her head and continues to speak.

She continues, "He, Usato, and I have been through the line of death. If he is with me, I will be able to wield my power as a brave warrior without worry.

"Re, Leona-san ......"

"Appealing to the people at the oath of office. ......?

When he says it like that, I am usually embarrassed.

For some reason, my senpai is frustrated in a quiet voice, but even for me, having Leona-san on my side is very reassuring.

After hearing the four of us, including myself, reply, Master Lloyd lowered his shoulders as if he had lost all strength.

"I entrust the fate of the Kingdom of Lingle, or rather, the fate of the people living on the continent, to you."

Yes!""""""

"Suzune, Kazuki, Usato. As an adult, I am ashamed to burden you with this burden again. But still, let me say this. Make sure you ...... come back alive."

I can't even imagine how difficult the journey to defeat the Demon King must be.

Nevertheless, now that I have been entrusted with this mission, I must complete it.

I will make it back alive.

I replied strongly, remembering Master Lloyd's words in my heart.

I replied strongly.

After announcing our participation in the mission to defeat the Demon King, we were given a full explanation of the mission to defeat the Demon King and the premonition that Amako had seen, and then we were taken to a separate room.

We sat down on chairs in a room lined with documents and maps, and Welshy-san, who was holding the documents on the table, told us about the territory of the Demon Lords we would be heading to,

"Now that the Demon Lord is weakening, it is preferable to leave as soon as possible, but ...... we must first familiarize you with the geography and information about the Demon Lord's territory, otherwise it will be too dangerous."

Ms. Welsey, who has a map of the continent on her desk, points to a black area labeled "Demon Lord's territory.

The Demon Lord's Domain adjoins the Land of the Beastmen across the Demon's Domain.

I listen to Ms. Welshy's explanation as I stare at the map.

"To be honest, the territory of the Demon Lords is an unknown land to us, just like the land of the beastmen.

"Has anyone else been in here?"

"I heard that many people tried to enter, but few came back alive.

Is the land that harsh?

No, it could simply be that the demons are well protected.

"The only information we have is that the demon king's territory is inhabited by ferocious demons.

"Then it might be difficult to get the horses to run properly."

Yes, that is very likely.

Ms. Welsey nodded at Leona's point.

If it is impossible to travel by horseback, we would be limited to walking.

We don't want to carry heavy luggage, but ...... Burlin might be able to move around without fear of demons.

"The problem is that we don't know how to get to the location of the Demon King.

Yes. We have interrogated the prisoners of war, but have not been able to obtain any useful information in this short period of time. Frankly speaking, it would be very difficult to go to the Demon Lord's territory at this stage.

"...... We can't let the demons we've captured lead the way. If we're not careful, we could end up in a trap.

He crosses his arms and says so.

Even if we let the POWs guide us, there is a high possibility that we will be taken to a false place in the worst case, or be led into a trap and endanger ourselves.

In the first place, traveling with a captive of a demon tribe that is hostile to us is not a comforting experience.

"You'll guide me, demon tribe?"

I have an idea.

But I am not sure if I should ask her out.

...... No, it doesn't make sense for me to be the only one wondering right now.

Mr. Welsey, I have an idea.

Is it her, by any chance?

Yes. But would you mind if I waited just one day?

That's fine, but is it ...... safe?

Ms. Welsey looks anxious and I tell her not to worry.

She is no longer a danger to us, but she is definitely in a difficult position for both humans and demons.

Besides, considering her past, she might refuse to go to the demon king's territory.

First of all, let's go back to the dormitory and talk with her---Ferm.