The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic

Mysterious ruins found in a poison zone.

We know that it is a place where some kind of power has reached when the poison that had filled the surrounding area has not entered, so let's quickly retrieve what we are looking for and join up with Koga and the others.

To tell the truth, Shea's problem is much more serious than the fragment of the Demon Lord's power.

What are these ruins?

Shea suddenly muttered something like that as we walked through the dark corridor, illuminating it with healing magic.

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"...... is that so?　Keira."

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...... I see, you mean that the stronghold left behind by the Demon Lord's army is now a ruin.

It would not be surprising if such a solidly built place remains until today, and it would not be surprising if Mr. Hisago tries to make use of such a place.

"In case you're wondering, this place is ...... in Shea's memory."

"Sorry, my memory of the brave man is only fragmentary. ......"

"No, don't apologize. No, don't apologize. It's more serious if you have a lot of memories.

The question is whether or not there is a trap. .......

Is that the poison that got us here?

"In an area inhabited only by demons, you create something that only a healing magician can break through. That's pretty elaborate.

"My inexperienced light magic didn't work, so I guess it's pretty good."

While having this conversation, they find what appears to be a staircase.

A dark, deep staircase leading down.

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"Yes, it is. ...... are you okay?"

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In Keira's case, it's because of the previous disturbances. It is not surprising that she is not good at these ruins.

Well, it's not like this is a former stronghold of the Demon Lord's army, so you don't have to worry too much, but you'd better be careful ...... in case something happens.

I go down the stairs with renewed vigor.

And then... you see a glimmer of something other than the light of the healing magic in the space beyond your line of sight.

...... Is that it?

At the end of the hall at the bottom of the stairs, there was a sphere-like object emitting a chaotic light.

The wave of power was that of the Demon King.

I was a little disappointed to find it so easily, but it was a good thing that I didn't have to go through any unnecessary trouble.

"Keira, my luggage..."

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He reaches into his cloak, grabs his bag, and pulls out its contents.

He holds it in his right hand, which is covered with a basket hand, with the crystal-like tool that the demon king gave him before he came here.

"Usato, is that ......?"

It's a magical tool given to me by the Devil King. It will remove the cause of the poison that is spreading in this land.

I was sent here because I have the healing magic to enter this place, and because I have the basket hand of Master Farga, who has no problem touching this power.

I can feel the ominous power of this place from the very sight of it.

"......What are we going to do after this?"

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"The Demon Lord gave it to me in a messy way, so ...... let's just try to get close to it."

I grab the crystal with my basket hand and bring it close to the glowing sphere.

Instantly, light leaks from the sphere and is absorbed into the crystal.

As the light is trapped so that it moves into the crystal, the clear-colored object begins to glow with a mysterious mixture of black and blue.

"......That was surprisingly easy."

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But this is a one-tenth Demon King.

If this gets into the devil's hands, we're in big trouble.

"Well, here... ........."

As I try to put the crystal that contains the Demon Lord's power back in my pocket, I see the expression on Shea's face as she reaches for the crystal without making a sound.

As if possessed by something, she slowly tries to touch the crystal. I move the crystal away from her and touch her shoulder with my left hand, which is not covered by the basket hand.

"Shea, hold on."

"...... Ae?　I'm sorry, I'm a little fuzzy."

"I guess you weren't aware of it.

"......?"

Now she's terribly unstable.

We cannot predict the consequences of the memories that have been implanted in her.

"...... Keira, change of plans."

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"It's night, but I'm going to fly through the air and meet up with Koger and the others."

The Demon Lord's power may affect her in some way.

It is too dangerous to work with her with such a thing.

So, at worst, we have to cut off the training of our men and deliver this to the Demon Lord as soon as possible. .......

"...... poison is gone?"

When I walked out of the ruins, the poisonous mist that had filled the space had vanished as if it had never existed.

The land illuminated by the moonlight was still barren, but the fact that the poison that harmed the land was no longer present could be considered a significant change.

...... But to think that this is the case right after the removal of the poison. .......

"Was the Demon King bad for the environment after all......?"

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"Yes, you're probably right. He has a bad character and it's not surprising that his magical power is impure.

I laugh at Keira's natural tongue.

"That's a hell of a thing to say to the Demon King, you guys. ......"

"I'd rather give it to him while I'm telling him this, wouldn't you?"

I'd rather give it to him with a smile on my face.

Maybe the Demon Lord will counter with a smile, but we'll see what happens then.

"I'm not afraid of him...?"

"To be honest, I'm more afraid of my master than the Demon Lord."

"Yeah. ......"

I used to be afraid of Rose losing her temper, but now I'm afraid of disappointing her.

As the deputy commander, I want to keep my back straight so that I can live up to Rose's trust.

"Well, I'm going to fly now. Shea will have to carry ...... with her."

"!!!?　I'm light, I'll be fine!　As far as I'm concerned, I haven't eaten anything!

"I'll give you something better to eat if you ...... give me a good flush. ......"

I feel sorry for her as she speaks of her sad reason, and I unfold my cloak, ready to fly...!

Healing sensing is activated!

Shea!

Kya!

I jump in front of her, holding her in my arms.

At the same moment, a shockwave hits us from above where we were standing a moment ago.

"It's Mr. Ahl!

"A quick reunion!　Usato-kun!

The one who attacked us was Mr. Ahl's magic shockwave.

Just before we landed, gliding through the air, we were surrounded by threads made of dark magic.

"Surely you can't be alone!

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The cloak around her body expands and contracts, and she swings around to brush the threads away.

The elastic cloak collides with the cutting threads and easily dispels them.

"Nice!　Keira!"

She lands on the ground with one hand on the ground.

"Shea, get behind me!"

"Oh, oh ......"

He radiates healing magic around him, weakened by strain deterioration.

"......7......8......11,Looks like some of the demons escaped during the day."

Healing sensing to determine the number of enemies lurking in the vicinity.

Seven of Rose's men, including Mr. Aul.

Two of the dark wizard twins.

And two demons.

"You've got some nerve coming out here in front of me. Not since Mialark?"

"Hi!　That's why I didn't want to come!　You're blending in with the world and you're looking right at me!

We see another female demon hiding behind a spell.

The magic must be the same as Mialak's.

I can only hear her voice, but I already have a sense of where she is and what she looks like through my healing senses, so it's not a problem.

"Oh no, Reaali-san didn't want to come here..."

"Hey!　What if they remember your name!!!!"

A female demon yells at Mr. Ahl without being seen.

Is her name Leahy?

As I'm thinking that, Mr. Ahl's gaze turns toward me.

"Usato-kun!　You're already surrounded, so you'd better leave the fragments of the rotten demon king's power and run away!

No, I'll kill you right here!

I hear Mr. Ahl's voice interrupted by a yankee-like demon that I had fought during the daytime looking down at me.

His expression is tinged with anger, as if he is still bitter about having been beaten to a pulp.

"You licked me during the day, healer wizard ......!

"!!!　Oh, bear ......!"

"Shea, don't look directly at me."

Shea, who has clearly changed her tone of voice, tries not to let the demon see her.

The memories planted in her mind target the demon.

If her will as Mr. Hisago goes out of control here again, it will cause her to suffer again.

"......"

It is more than difficult to fight without Shea in this situation where you are surrounded.

No, considering her character, it would not be surprising if she tried to fight using magic even if it is forced. .......

Then, the best course of action is to .......

"Keira, can you go with Shea to Koga and the others?"

He pulls the collar of his cloak up to his mouth and speaks to Keira in a hushed voice.

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"I'll hold them back. You can keep the fragment of the Demon Lord's power. ...... Don't worry, I'll follow you when I see you've left."

"Good boy."

Keira nods her head, looking a little hesitant.

With Keira's magic, there's no reason she can't just fly away with Shea in her arms.

All that was left was for me to create an opening.

"My name is Kayla!　I'm going to kill you this night..."

Yes, pass!

What?

I lightly fire a magic bullet from my palm at Kyra, the demon who is announcing herself.

He sees this and gets upset. He stops moving and takes the magic bullet with both hands fluently.

"Don't be scared. It's just a magic bullet.

What?

He takes off Keira's cloak, leaps with all his might, and at the same time kicks the demon holding the magic bullet in the face.

The magic bullet bursts and spreads around the demon as if it coincides with the kick.

Now!

Yes!

Keira, who has entangled Shea with the edge of her cloak, soars into the sky.

"Hey, Keira!　Where's Usato?

"Usato, you'll be fine!"

"But... but..."

He senses the movements of Mr. Ahl and the others, who are moving at the same time, and creates multiple magic bullets in his hands.

"Healing magic bullets!

"You're doing something I really don't want you to do. ......!

She stands in front of Mr. Ahl, preventing him from pursuing Keira.

The sword she wields clashes with the basket hand, and sparks fly.

"Mr. Ahl, I've reported you to the Commander!　What?　He was really pissed off!　Ha-ha-ha!

Huh?　You devil!　You bastard!　Have you no blood and tears?

Mr. Ahl releases his sword from his cage and steps back.

At the same time, I am enveloped by the smokescreen magic of Mr. Aur's colleague, Beth, who is now a manipulated corpse, and Naluka's sound magic.

My sight and hearing have been blocked at the same time, but my healing senses are still unaffected. ......!

"Behind you!"

I avoid Gilg and Chris, who attack from behind with magic and swords.

And I land in a position to be surrounded by enemies again, scattering the threads of dark magic with a shockwave.

The threads are within the range of detection. No problem.

"What in the world kind of sense are you looking around you,......?"

Mr. Ahl's cheeks are drawn back in a bold gesture.

She seems to be the only one whose personality is almost the same as before her death.

I wish I could release her from her spell as soon as possible,...... but I guess that's impossible for now.

"......You managed to let them go, didn't you?"

"f*ck you ......!!!"

"Just so you know, I don't have a piece of the Demon Lord's power, okay?"

I gave it to Keira.

The demon named Kayla scratches her head in frustration.

"That's why I didn't like it!　I told you!　I didn't want to be brought into this situation (・・・・)!　It's as if we've already failed!"

However, Mr. Ahl is even more distraught than Kaila.

Kayla glares at me after looking at her like she's annoyed.

"I don't care about the power of the Demon King anymore. I'm going to kill you right here and now. ......!　Then we'll get our power back ......!

That's better for me.

If they don't come after Keira and Shea, then it makes sense for me to stay.

"Well then, I'll do my best to outrun your attacks and buy you some time."

"....... We outnumber them.　Are you crazy?"

My goal was accomplished when Keira and Shea left the scene.

All I have to do now is escape when the time is right.

I don't have to beat you.

It will be very difficult to deal with the enemy here.

Mr. Ahl and the others will not be easy to defeat, and we must be wary of the devil's power.

We just need to keep you here and run as fast as we can away from here when the time is up.

"You can't do that!　I'm telling you, you're surrounded!

So?

For the healing wizards of the Rescue Mission, being surrounded by enemies is something they're used to.

More to the point, I've fought in the city of the Demon King surrounded by many more enemies.

Even if the eleven people surrounding me were capable, eight of them are just corpses to be manipulated, and there is no way I can coordinate with them unless I'm instructed to do so.

"You don't understand. Then let me put it another way..."

What?

I said I won't let you get away!

He slams his healing flying fist into the path of Reali, who tries to chase after Keira and the others without a sound.

"Hyun! she lets out a little scream, and then changes her mind and brushes her bangs back.

"Wow, I'm in captain mode. ......"

"Mr. Ahl, from here on out, it's all about physical strength, isn't it?"

"Well, I'm dead now, so it's not like I have any physical strength or anything. ...... Can I say that I still hate it?"

Mr. Ahl is the only one who understands the situation.

He tried to go after the girl right after Keira left.

"I'm going to stop you here so you don't go after Keira."

What I'm going to do is I'm going to stop 11 people from getting here.

You don't have to beat them.

Just concentrate on defense and evasion, and when the time is right, leave as fast as you can.

Until then, don't think you can escape from here, okay?

To be honest, I prefer to defend than to attack.

And running is what I do best.