The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic

The second dormitory of the lifeguard squad is finally completed.

It is about the same size as the first dormitory where I live.

The women will live there, while the first dormitory will remain occupied by me, Nack, and the tough guys.

For my part, I'm still sharing a room with Tong, so it's not a big change, but it was kind of funny to see how happy Ferrum was to be in a single room.

It looks like Fellm is finally ready to move into his dormitory and start participating in training in earnest.

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And so, every morning, they hear the voice of their senpai waking them up.

It seems that her joining the lifeguard corps has been a good thing for her, as she is very lively.

"The knights who are going with you will meet at the outer gate, right?"

"Yes."

"Gru."

And today is the day we are sent to the demon king's territory.

I was dressed in my usual group uniform, walking with Nair, Bulrin, and Nack on our way to the infirmary.

"I'm going to leave Nack at the clinic, but ...... you're going to be okay with that, right?"

"Of course!　I'm going to learn healing magic under Olga's supervision!

"That's right."

I smile as I walk next to Nack, placing my hand lightly on his head.

"That was amazing, Ferrum!"

"Yes, it was. The desperation was amazing.

Nair and Nack look somewhat distant.

Ah, you mean the time when all the lifeguards came to see us off before we left our quarters.

Rose and the tough guys were the same as ever, but Ferrum was .......

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In a sense, being placed in a spectacular environment with Rose and her senpai under one roof was a rare occurrence that caused Ferm to regress slightly into infancy.

"I don't think there's anything to worry about, since he simply can't be honest, right?"

"Well, I guess so. She's very cynical and can't be honest with her tinny partner.

"Oh, I understand somewhat."

Not only Nair, but also Nack shows a convinced expression.

As for the senpai and ferme, you don't have to worry too much.

We need to focus on what we have to do now.

"Oh, hey!　Usato!

When I arrive at the clinic, Uluru and Olga are waiting for me in front of the building, waving their hands.

Uluru-san is wearing a gray team uniform and his bags are ready.

Olga-san, Uluru-san, good morning!

Good morning. Good to see you. The weather's been great."

Good morning!"

Uluru-san returns a cheerful greeting and turns to Nack.

Nack, take care of your brother while I'm gone!

Yes, sir!

Take care that he doesn't starve to death!

"I'll do my best. ......!　I'm good at cooking ......!"

"Wait a minute. Why are you assuming I won't eat anything?"

Olga-san unintentionally interrupts Uluru-san, who is showing her overprotectiveness as usual.

She laughs like a mischievous child, perhaps she meant it as a joke, and moves to take her luggage and replace it with Nack's.

I'm off then!　Big brother!"

"Oh, have a nice trip. Usato-kun, take care of Uluru, will you?

I'm on it. ......!"

We bid farewell to Nack and Olga, and head for the outer gate with Uluru.

We soon arrived at the outer gate, where we found five knights including Mr. Alc.

It seemed that they were going to the demon king's territory by horseback, and there were eight horses beside Mr. Alc and the others.

There were eight horses beside Mr. Alc and his group, probably for me and Uluru.

"Good morning!

"Good morning, Mr. Alc. You will be riding a horse on the way to the demon king's territory, right?

Yes, it is still too dangerous to go by carriage, so we will be traveling by horse.

Well, having actually been to the Demon Lord's territory, I know that the roads are probably not yet properly maintained, and that it can't be helped.

"Hey, you can't ride a horse, can you?　What are you going to do?

"No, no. I'll take care of that.

"You're not going to tell me it won't be a problem if I just run, are you?"

"......"

"Oh, you mean?"

Nair looks at me with a dazed look as I freeze with a smile.

No, it's much easier for me to run than for you to ride a horse.

I should be able to ride a horse soon. ...... I think I'll practice in the demon king's territory.

Usato-kun, don't worry. I can ride a horse!

Yes?

You can ride behind me!

Uluru-san gives me a thumbs-up and says this, and my cheeks tug.

I think that's not cool in a way, but in a way that makes me mentally miserable.

"I understand that you can't ride a horse, Mr. Usato.

"Ah, Mr. Aruk, ......"

"Actually, Lord Rose asked me to bring something here ......."

Aruk-san then pulls out a saddle from a nearby crate.

It is about twice the size of a regular horse saddle.

"It is a saddle specially made for Burlin.

"Oh!"

"Grua......!"

"I'm sure that if Bulrin is more than just a horse, he'll be fine."

Bullin's eyes light up with excitement when he sees the saddle that was made for him.

Isn't this the kind of thing people usually don't like?　But he had worn a lifeguard belt before, and he might have liked it a lot.

We immediately put the saddle on his back and fasten it tightly enough not to constrict him.

"Are you okay?　"You all right, Bullyn?"

"Guah!"

I'm okay!　I nodded to him as he punched me in the leg as if to say, "I'm fine!

I guess I'll be okay.

I quickly get on the back of the horse, which has a handle on the fixed saddle, and he seems to ride by grabbing it.

"It's kind of crazy that I can't ride a horse, but I can ride a blue grizzly ......."

"Krumea. If you're surprised by this, what are you waiting for?"

"I think you're getting too used to it, Aruk. ......!"

You're very stable.

I've ridden on the back of a burin a few times before, but this is the first time I've ridden like this properly.

"Come to think of it, I've ridden you on my back more often than you've ridden me on yours. ......"

"Grrr."

"Yeah, come on, buddy. ......!"

"Is this a good idea?"

Now we're ready to go. ......!

"Mr. Alc, I assume the meeting place with the people of Nirvarna is the bridge into the demon king's territory?

Yes. As soon as we meet, we will enter the territory of the Demon King and make camp before heading to the central city of Verhazal.

It will take about one day, including rest stops, to reach the Demon Lord's territory.

We will be traveling while interacting with the people of Nirvarna.

It will be a short trip compared to our previous journeys, but the real work begins when we get there. ......!

"Wait for me, demon lord......!

Grua!

What I have decided to do in this world.

To do it, I'm leaving for the place where the demons live.

I'm going to go to the place where the demons live to do it.

Contrary to expectations, the demon tribe has not been treated so badly since the war ended in their defeat.

This may be due to the fact that the humans are now measuring the race of demons, but a certain amount of supplies are being sent through the Lingle Kingdom, and life is less difficult than it used to be.

......Well, the situation still remains the same in the remote areas.

"Well, it has nothing to do with me..."

The title of "Commander of the Third Army" is now a thing of the past.

Although my position has not yet been confirmed, I have been living in this peace on thin ice, working like a cart horse as Mr. Amira told me to do.

To be frank, it is peace.

At least I don't have to fight in tedious battles, and I have a certain amount of rest so I can devote myself to my hobbies.

"You wished to see me, Lord Witch King?"

"Sorry to bother you, Hannah."

As usual, I was trying to put together the documents regarding the supplies and their distribution from the Lingle Kingdom, when suddenly I was summoned by the Demon King.

Was it something important?

From his mood, it doesn't seem that I have done something wrong. .......

"You have heard that additional personnel will be coming from the kingdoms of Lingle and Nirvarna, haven't you?

"Yes. They are the ones who are in charge of monitoring and reporting on the demon king's territory. I also heard that they will help us in our activities. ......"

That's right. We are short on manpower, after all. Considering the fact that we also have to explore the "realm of demons", we also need a strong hand from the human side.

The realm of demons, a place inhabited by many demons.

The realm of demons, a place inhabited by so many demons that it cannot be compared to the realm of the Demon King, and not even a single human being still lives there.

Since it is located between the land of the beastmen, I had heard that it was a place that needed to be cultivated to connect the two countries. ...... I never thought that I would have to ask for human help.

So, does this mean that someone with a certain amount of power will be coming from the Kingdom of Lingle?"

"Yes. At least someone who can stand up to the Commander of the Legion.

Is this a brave man?

If they are from the Kingdom of Lingle, we can only assume so.

.......

No, no, no, no, they are in some organization like a rescue mission, and they are not likely to come.

From what I've heard, he's in a very important position, like deputy commander, right?

"Huh."

"What?"

Didn't you just laugh, Demon Lord?

Not like a cold laugh, but more like amusement.

When I looked at him doubtfully, he lightly flipped his hand.

"Don't worry about it. So.... Tomorrow, they will be here. I thought I'd put you in charge of assisting them.

"Assistants?　I don't mind. ......"

Well, I don't mind.

But I manipulated the soldiers of the Lingle Kingdom into fighting each other in the war, so I don't think I'm a good choice.

"No, you don't have to do anything so difficult. You can teach him a lot of things."

The ...... guy?

Would the Demon Lord call a brave man that easily?

Without trying to hide his amused face, the Witch Queen rests her elbows on the armrests and smiles happily.

"My Lord!"

"What?"

"The man who will lead the coming personnel is not a ...... healing wizard, is he?"

What came back was a smile.

It was a smile so refreshing that even Ciel, who was waiting silently by my side, was a bit taken aback.

"Why is he trying to come here ......?"

I ask, my voice trembling more than ever, and he answers immediately.

"Because his presence is essential to the future of the demon tribe. Just so you know, I'm not assigning you to help him just to harass him.

"Yes, I know that, but ......"

"Because you are the only one who can relate to him in a natural way, except for Koger and Amira."

I could not refute anything he said.

In the first place, there was no way I could disobey the instructions of the Demon Lord, and I certainly agreed with his choice of people.

Koga-kun will probably try to challenge Usato, the healer, to a game of chance, while he is away from his work.

Amira and Nero are busy with other tasks to begin with.

"Huh. ......"

I walk at a leisurely pace through the city, my head aching.

Tomorrow, Usato will come.

This fact will come as a shock to the demons.

In that sense, the demon lord has allowed him to come. ...... is truly a deleterious medicine.

"Oh, Hannah!

...... here comes the noisy one.

Nono Hellestair, a petite girl, comes waving at me with a smile that could not be more depressing.

"Oh, how are you!　What?　I'm fine!　I'm working hard with Sean, delivering supplies every day!　Well, it's good to have food coming around these days!

"......"

Not in the mood to be quiet anymore, I ignore Nono and continue on my way.

In a way, this is just like our usual exchange, Nono walking alongside me.

I used to be able to get rid of him as my boss, but now that the demon army is gone, our positions are almost the same.

"Is something wrong?

......Yes.

I could respond to the situation on my own, but it might be a good idea to get another person involved here.

"Nono."

"Yes?"

"If you help me with my work, I'll buy you a meal..."

I'll do it.

I'm relieved to see that he's still a little bit of a jerk.

But I wonder how he has survived this long with such a lack of caution.

"......!"

He sighs once more in self-loathing, having superimposed Nono's image on that of his former sister.

Just when I'm feeling down, I think of something even more depressing.

Maybe I should take a quick rest today for tomorrow.