The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic

There is a large river before entering the demon king's territory.

In the past, it was crossed by Leona's ice magic, but after the war ended, a solid bridge was built so that one can enter the Demon Lord's territory without much trouble.

However, this does not mean that anyone can enter the Demon Lord's territory. A watchtower has been built on the bridge to prevent anyone from trying to enter the Demon Lord's territory without permission.

We arrived at the bridge and waited for the people of Nirvarna near the watchtower.

"Nirvarna... I wonder what kind of people are coming to ........."

Basically, it doesn't matter who comes. I'm sure they'll send a decent number of people so as not to undermine the confidence of the country.

Nea is right.

It's just my impression, but Harold doesn't seem to be the kind of person who would send inappropriate people.

I don't have much to worry about.

"Are you all right, Mr. Uluru?"

"Yes.　What?

Uluru-san, who was stroking his horse's mane, looks back at me.

"I was just wondering if you're tired, since this is an unfamiliar ride."

"No, I'm not. I'm totally fine!　I've never been on a trip like this before, so I'm a little excited.

I know exactly how you feel.

I know!"

Uluru smiles brightly, and I smile along with her.

When I was going on the trip to deliver the letter, I was nervous, but I think I was just as excited as he was.

"Besides, I think I was too overprotective of my brother."

"Isn't it nice to be family-friendly?"

"...... between you and me."

What the hell?　Mr. Uluru's voice suddenly went quiet.

There's no one around, but Nair and I approach her and try to talk to her.

"There was a fellow healer who came to our rescue during the last war, a man named Charun, wasn't there?

"Yes?　I remember him.

Mr. Gerna, Ms. Kate, and Mr. Scharn.

He was one of the three healing wizards who came to our rescue from various countries.

What's wrong with him?

"That man and my brother... They've been corresponding."

"...... I see. Oh, I see.

"That's what I'm talking about. ......!"

"Is it nice ......?"

"I'm feeling good about it. ......!"

I nodded to Uluru-san's words, showing my natural perceptiveness.

For some reason, Nair is giving me a glare.

"Why is she so perceptive to everyone but herself ......?"

"Hmph, Neah. The dishonorable title of insensitivity. I'll give it back right here and now."

"You can't do that, because you're all one on a soul level."

You're so ...... to say that much?

I'm already two sides of the same coin. ......?

"Master Usato, I have seen the men dispatched from Nirvarna."

"Yes! ...... seems to have arrived."

"Well then, let's go see each other."

Mr. Aruk's voice was looking around me.

In response to his voice, we greeted those who had arrived from Nirvarna.

There were about seven of them, not so different from us.

"Uh, uh, sorry to keep you waiting..."

The person who dismounted from the horse at the head of the group removes his traveling hood.

"Ladies and gentlemen of the Kingdom of Lingle, I am Helena Straim, leader of this troop. ...... in case you are interested."

Ms. Helena, second-in-command of Mr. Hyde, Chief Warrant Officer of the Nirvarna Warriors.

She has tired eyes and light purple hair, and when she looks at me, she smiles a little in relief.

"We just met the other day, didn't we? Usato-kun."

"Is that Helena? So the other one is also a member of the warrior group ......?"

I think so. Yes, but ...... except for one person.

Then one of the people who had been dismounting behind Ms. Helena steps forward, removing her hood.

Under the hood is a beautiful woman with dark hair, a little more brown than brown, tied in a braid.

She looks not much older than I am and bows lightly with her hands on her chest.

"Nice to meet you, my name is Senri."

I'm Usato, a member of the rescue team and deputy commander. It is a pleasure to meet you.

I return the courtesy.

I don't feel that Helena and the warrior group behind her are turning pale.

"You are the one who is rumored to be ......, and I am looking forward to working with you.

Senri gives me a beaming smile, and then he suddenly holds out his hand to me.

I immediately realize that he is asking me to shake his hand, and I quickly respond.

"Hmm?"

The pressure on my wrist.

I feel the same force as when I was thrown by my senpai, and I reflexively shift my center of gravity.

Tilting my head, I look up and meet Senri's eyes, who is looking at me with a surprised expression.

"Your power ...... is very strong, isn't it?"

"That's our line, sir."

This man is very strong.

He is a warrior of Nirvarna.

And I remember this exchange.

"Uh-huh!"

"Ha-ha-ha-ha ......"

But what is it?

But what is this chill?

Senri-san in front of me may be smiling cheerfully, but my intuition is whispering to me that I'm in danger.

"Excuse me, excuse me. Usato-kun.

"Uh, yes."

"Excuse me!　We'll be ready as soon as we can!"

With a clunk, Helena grabs Senri's shoulder and pulls him away from me.

When I am stunned, Helena-san shouts in panic.

What are you doing, Senri-sama?

What are you doing, Senri-sama?

Helena-san immediately looks shocked and speaks to Senri-san in a whisper. ......He surely said "Sama" just now, didn't he?

"......Kare,sugo,tsuyoyi."

"You're forgetting the language!　No!　No!　You promised me!　No marital duels!　No fighting!

If it's legal, it's ok?

There's nothing legal about fighting.

They're arguing.

Or is it a discussion?

Well, it looks like we could meet up with them anyway, so while the Nirvarna side is getting ready to leave, we should finish our preparations too.

"You've attracted something strange again. It's amazing.

"It always seems to be lively and fun near you, Usato-kun."

"I'm honestly scared for you to think so!"

Nair and Uluru are whispering something behind me, but I don't care and head out with Aruk and the others to get the horses and the burin ready for departure.

It is a long way to the city.

There is a risk of being attacked by demons, so let's keep our heads held high.

The city is far from here.

As expected, the people of Nirvarna were surprised to see me riding on the back of a bullring.

Well, they are warriors of Nirvarna, as one would expect.

We had fought on the same battlefield together, and they soon got used to me. ...... I never expected that Senri would .......

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<<< Eh, buddy?　No contract?　Then you are just like me! >>

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I was surprised at how much interest he showed in me.

He seemed not to be a bad person, though I was a bit withdrawn from the conversation because of his great energy.

While interacting with Senri and the warriors of Nirvarna, we made our way to the Demon Lord's territory. The path was much more solid than when we had come before.

Although the danger of being attacked by demons was still present, I felt that we could proceed with a sense of ease, unlike when we were on a roadless path.

"No sign of demons, huh?"

As the sun set and the surroundings became dark, we set up camp and departed for the city again in the early morning.

In the meantime, we take turns keeping watch to make sure that no demons attack us. ...... Right now, five of us, including me, are on our own guard.

"Gru?

"Ha-ha-ha, you better wake up when the demons come, okay?"

At my feet, Bulrin was sitting and dozing, and I was stroking his head as I looked out into the moonlit forest.

"I guess Uluru-san was tired from his unfamiliar journey, too."

In the city we will have to deal with the demons, so we have to take care of Mr. Uluru.

It's too late to let anything happen to her now that she's in Olga's charge.

Hm?

Usato.

Senri?

Senri-san comes from the direction of our camp.

"It took me a while to get away from the depressing surveillance. ......"

"What?"

"Huh?　It's nothing!

I thought he was whispering something, but he just laughed it off.

"You must be tired from the trip from Nirvarna, shouldn't you get some rest?

"I don't work out so softly that I would get tired from this much workout.

"...... I see. You have a point."

You are indeed a Nirvarna man.

You are very persuasive ......!

"By the way, the other day I had a chance to meet Harold and Ouka of the Kingdom of Nirvarna, and when they shook hands with Ouka, they were doing something like a test of strength ......."

"...... Oh, really?"

"Is this a popular thing in Nirvarna?"

I asked Senri what came to mind.

When I went to Mialak, I shook hands with Mr. Ouka, and he gave me a strong handshake.

Since Mr. Senri did something similar, I thought that such a greeting might be used in Nirvarna.

"No, it was probably just a coincidence. But how did you react when you were tested for your power by Lord Aunty ...... Ouka?"

"It was like he recognized my power. For me, it was a great honor."

"......"

I am afraid to be recognized by the royalty of another country as well as Mr. Lucas.

Since Senri-san seems to be interested, I should tell him about Nirvarna as a topic of conversation.

"But I was surprised when she introduced you to Lady Ouka's sister.

Did you accept?

"What?"

Did you take it?

It's too dark to tell, but she lowers her voice a little and I nod my head.

I don't know what's going on, but I have no reason to lie, so I'm going to tell the truth.

"No, I refused because of my position and circumstances. ......"

"......"

Senri?

Uh, no, I was just a little hazy.

Is he going to be okay?

He seemed to be slumped over, looking down at an angle.

...... Let's change the subject for a moment.

How did Senri come to be in the Demon Lord's territory?

I'm assuming that you have some sort of purpose or hope for your sudden participation. .......

Senri-san looks a little troubled by my question.

"Yes, that's right. To look for someone, right?

"Do you know anyone in the demon tribe?"

No. No, not really.

But who would you like to meet? .......

If we're going to the demon king's territory, aren't we going to meet the demon tribe?

"I only know his name."

Who are you?　If you tell me, I may be able to ask one of my demon acquaintances to look for you.

If Coga and Amira don't know, they can ask the Demon King.

...... No, indeed, is it wrong to ask the Demon Lord?

I twisted my head and Senri seemed to tell me the name.

"His name is Koga.

"Yes, that's my friend."

"Really?

Was he being honest?　Senri's tone of voice was a bit brave and surprised me, but he immediately had a surprised look on his face.

I never thought that the demon tribe I was looking for was Koga. .......

"Strong people are attracted to each other......!　In other words, this encounter was destiny......!　I'm not sure if it's a coincidence or not, but it's a good thing.

"?　Are you okay?"

"No, I'm fine......."

After taking a deep breath and regaining her composure, Senri rests her back against the tree behind her.

"But I didn't expect that. I didn't think it would be a cohort."

"U, Usato-san, how well do you know this person?"

"Yes, when we were at war, we had many opportunities to fight."

No, I really fought with that guy a lot.

Starting with Hinomoto, then the wars, the ruins, and now Verhazal.

Every time we fought, I really had to deal with its troublesome evolution and its imitation of my techniques.

"Is he strong?"

"Yes, it is strong. He is strong...to the point of being a pain in the ass. At one time, he really tried to kill me.

The reason I have been able to win and overwhelm them is not because of my strength alone, but because of the support of my friends.

I believe that I am such a strong opponent that I don't know if I can win alone. Of course, I do not intend to lose.

But how did you know about him?　No disrespect intended, but Koga is a guy who only thinks about fighting, so I can't find any connection with him. ......Maybe it's revenge or something. ......"

"No, no. We have only had the opportunity to get to know your name one way or the other. ...... Well, it is because you are "strong" that you want to meet with us."

"...... I see."

It would be strange if someone from the kingdoms of Lingulu or Samariar had said this, but if Senri, a citizen of Nirvarna, had said it, it would have made sense.

"Well, shall I introduce you?"

"Are you sure you want to ......?

"Yes, Koga is a pain in the ass, but he has a serious side to him.

I wouldn't go so far as to say this in front of him.

But you can't leave Koga in the corner either.

Such a beautiful woman knows my name.

"I'm so glad I went on this trip...... first choice and second choice,ugh,ugh,ugh,ugh,...... I'd rather do it right here and now......"

......I don't know why, I feel like I'm forgetting something important.

But it doesn't come to my mind immediately.

Have I ever been so careful in relation to Nirvarna?

Well, it may be my imagination.

"Mr. Usato!

What?　What's wrong?　The demons are approaching. If you speak so loudly, you will be ......

"Let's have a hand-to-hand combat right here, right now..."

Senri-sama!

Just as she is about to say something, I hear Helena's panicked voice coming from the camp.

Senri looks somewhat disappointed.

"......You got me, ......!"

"You've got to be kidding me!　You can't be too careful, can you?　Mr. Usato, did this man do something to you?

"No?　We were just talking. ......

What do you mean they did something to you?

You don't seem like the kind of person who would do something dangerous like that. .......

"Then it's all right!　Come on, let's get back to the tent!

"I'm going back to the tent!" "d*mn ...... Usato-san, please introduce me!"

I nodded to Senri, who was being dragged back to the tent by Helena.

The place becomes silent again.

I crouch down on the spot and pat the head of Bulrin, who has been awakened by the loud voice I heard earlier.

"Hey, Bulrin..."

"Guu......?"

"I wonder what Nirvarna is ......."

I know this is a country of power.

But there are too many other things that are mysterious to me.