The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic

In Mialak, we fought against the knight Karon, who had turned into a dragon man.

He had lost his mind and went out of control and possessed tremendous power, but with the help of Leona, a brave woman from Mialak, we were able to end the battle without sacrificing any of our lives.

The battle was a series of tightrope walking, but we gained a lot.

We were able to complete the reinforcement of the healing magic system. The reason why we could not complete the enhancement was that I had forgotten my "original intention" as a lifeguard. The conditions for this are now in place.

Our final destination, the land of the beasts.

Departing from Mearaq, we crossed the frozen lake and entered the territory of the beastmen.

"I knew it, beastmen don't make roads or anything. ......"

A little more than a week after we left Mearaq, we were making our way through a thick forest of trees.

There are almost no roads here. So if it weren't for Amako, who was leading the way, we would have been lost here by now.

"Yes. "Yes. Because there is the danger of an ambush if there is a path. That's why we beastmen don't make fixed paths, but only place landmarks."

Often I found scratches carved into trees and piles of stones, which I guessed were the markers Amaco was talking about.

I have no idea what those markers mean, but .......

Nair, who had been listening to Amako's story on my shoulder, opens her mouth in a languid manner.

"Well, beastmen are a troublesome race, aren't they? From what I've heard, they live deep in the mountains where it's difficult to reach, don't they?　And they don't make roads, they only have primitive landmarks. ...... It seems like not only a different culture, but even a different time period."

"I don't deny it. In fact, it's a pain in the ass."

"Yes, I admit it more easily than I thought. It's your hometown, after all. ......"

Amako, who answered that she was not interested in talking about her hometown, was surprised by Nair's response.

We beastmen have been trying to develop in a different direction from humans. In the process, we have built our own culture by cutting out everything that is not necessary for our development.

"Hmmm, that's interesting. I would like to see a culture different from ours with my own eyes if ...... it is possible."

"It's not as interesting as you might imagine, Mr. Aruk."

......Amaco's expression has not been good since leaving Mialak.

The reason for this may have something to do with what Norn-sama told him in Mialak.

"The beasts are looking for something."

I think that "something" is Amaco. Of course, I don't know for sure, but otherwise there is no reason for Amako to be so frightened.

"Usato, you look so difficult."

"Hmm, sorry. I was just lost in thought."

Amako was worried about me, but I could see it on her face.

I wonder if it is easy for her to read what I am thinking from my facial expression.

Should I always have a smile on my face like Mr. Halfa?　...... No, I don't want to do the same as him, because if I do it that way, people will worry about me in a different way.

......Let's return our thoughts to the land of the beasts.

"Mr. Alc, I've been thinking about something ever since we left Mialak."

What is it?

The letter.

I call out to Alc, who is pulling his horse, and touch the package that contains the last letter.

So far, I have given letters to three places, Lucvis, Samariar, and Mearaq, but the last destination is different from the previous ones in every way, including the circumstances.

"It would be better not to give them ...... after all, wouldn't it?"

The relationship between beastmen and humans is not very good.

As Mr. Farga said before leaving Mialak, beastmen hate humans. It is impossible for us human beings to give them a letter asking for their help.

In fact, they might think that we are trying to incite them.

I'm sure they won't react very well."

"Yes, that's right. ......"

"But we won't know for sure until we go there. Not many people have entered the land of the beastmen. Most of them enter for evil purposes, but not you."

Mr. Arque turns his attention to Amako, who is standing next to me.

"You have come this far for the sake of Amako's mother. That is undeniable goodness and sincerity. The beastmen merely responded to hostility with hostility. If we can approach them, we may be able to create a situation in which we can offer our cooperation.

"...... Aruk, you're right, not all beastmen are incapable of understanding what they're talking about. Many of them are hard-headed, but some of them will understand you if you talk to them properly.

Compromise, huh?

...... reminds me of the first time I talked to Amaco.

I caught Amako who showed me a prediction that Kazuki and my senpai would be killed by Ferrum, and that was the beginning of our path to this point.

It has been less than half a year since then, but so many things have happened that it seems like many years ago.

As I was feeling somewhat sentimental, Nair, who was standing on my shoulder, let out a sigh of exasperation.

"I'm sure you'll be fine as usual. Because you're such a freak that you can befriend demons like me and Bulrin, aren't you?　It's just a little creepy that you're so anxious about meeting a beast after all this time.

"That's a terrible thing to say, Nair, ...... and I was seriously worried about it. ......"

"Ho-ho-ho, I laugh at your seriousness. You're just a random ...... Oh, I'm sorry!　Stop pointing your finger at me!"

She silently takes up a bumping posture and covers her face with her wings, looking at me through the gap between them.

I'm sure she wants to get along with ......, though.

I don't want to say it out loud because he might deny it to the fullest.

I'm actually thinking that Usato-dono might be okay with it.

"It's okay. ......."

He tilts his head at Mr. Aruk, who says in an unusually vague manner.

"The journey so far has not been an easy one. You have overcome so many challenges that you might have broken down at some point, and here you are today.

"haha ....... I think I've taken the liberty of sticking my neck out on some of them though. I've really been a nuisance to you, ALC. ......"

I think that I have really caused a lot of trouble objectively, such as being manipulated by Nair, having the historical bells of Samaritan destroyed, and fighting together with a powerful enemy named Mr. Karon.

I do not regret following you at all.　In fact, it was so full of adventure that I am glad I did.

I am at a loss for what to say to Mr. Aruk, who said so refreshingly.

I am truly blessed with friends. .......

I know I keep saying this, but I've been involved in a lot of troublesome situations.

Normally, you would want to get away from me as a troublemaker.

"......"

He looks at Nair on his shoulder and Amaco and Bulrin walking behind him.

Amako has come along to help her mother and has done so without complaint.

Nea has been ...... following me, even though I've given her a lot of trouble, if I do say so myself.

I think he is my partner, and in a way, the person I feel the closest to.

"Usato, your eyes are kind. Are you okay?"

"No, I'm just scared... ......, be a little positive."

"Guffaw~"

"What do you guys think I am?

Just when I was getting a little sentimental, here it is!

Nair is really scared of me!

What's wrong with my kind eyes? Is it like Rose is being nice to me without warning?

I got goosebumps when I imagined .......

It kind of reminds me again that Rose is the best fit for my image of her as she has been so far. The sad part is that I've gotten used to it.

"Hmm?　Mr. Aruk, you have two swords, don't you?

"Oh, is that it?"

I suddenly see the sword that Mr. Aruk is equipped with and tilt my head.

On his waist, in addition to the sword he always carries, there was another rather small sword.

"I got it as a spare sword, just in case. Considering what I've been through, I thought one sword would not be enough.

"Oh ...... sure."

I broke his sword at the time of the evil dragon, and it was shattered by Mr. Karon's wing this time, too.

So I think it is a good idea to have a spare sword.

"I would hate to have my sword broken at the critical moment and not be able to do anything."

"Haha ......"

A flame knight who skillfully wields two swords, one large and one small: ...... he is so cool.

What would have happened if I had been able to use magic other than healing magic?

I can't help but giggle at the thought of myself training as an ordinary wizard without ever meeting Rose.

I can't imagine myself dealing with water or fire magic.

Let's give it a try, shall we?　Objectively speaking, what kind of magic am I using?

"Amako, néa. Can you imagine me using magic other than healing magic?

I ask them, and after a few moments of hesitation, they turn to me with subtle expressions on their faces.

"Punching, maybe ......?"

Or throwing?

"Hey, you said you were dealing with magic, didn't you?　Why are we only talking about physical combat?"

Did I say it wrong ......?

Or is that it?　Is it because of the way I fight in the first place?

"---, Usato!"

What's wrong?

As I was pondering my future direction, Amako's ears suddenly perked up and she turned around with a startled look on her face.

Something is flying at me from diagonally up on my right!

"What?"

Amako's words cause him to look up diagonally.

A moment later, I hear the sound of the wind and see two arrows coming toward my torso, threatening to pierce my body.

"Hmph!"

Reflexively, I deployed my right arm cage and grabbed the two arrows that flew toward my torso.

This is less than the speed of an awakened Mr. Karon's fist.

But why did the arrow hit me?

"Hey, amako. Would the arrow have hit him if you hadn't warned me?"

"No. I couldn't catch it, but I could have dodged it.

"Yeah, but you can still avoid it. ......"

Instead, nair was swept to the ground.

"Why?

I'll leave aside Néa, who is looking at me with a big grin, for now, let's talk about the assailants who have been trying to kill me.

If he had mistaken me for someone else and shot an arrow at me, I could have let it go peacefully, but...,

"Not so fast ......!"

He continues to grab the arrow that was shot at me again, snaps it off, and throws it to the ground.

It's clearly aiming only at me.

If I'm not mistaken, it's clearly hostile.

There!

I feel the presence of someone in the direction from where the arrow was shot. Perhaps the person who shot the arrow at me is a beastman.

I'll have to fight back, since I don't stand a chance if I keep getting shot at.

I generate a healing magic bullet with all my might in my right hand and throw it as hard as I can in the direction of the presence. The healing magic bullet flies straight and crashes into a leafy branch a little distance away, and scatters to pieces.

>A pathetic voice echoes through the air.

"d*mn, you missed ......!"

"Usato, your face! Your eyes look like you're in trouble.

...... sudden attack has made my words and actions rough.

I take a small deep breath, and once I've calmed down, I look around for other arrows.

"Usato-dono, are you all right?

"Yes. But I can't believe he suddenly shot an arrow at me. ....... I knew it, but this is the normal way to deal with humans. ......!　d*mn ......!"

"I can't help but be surprised that you think you're being treated like a human being when you grabbed the arrow without a care in the world and even fought back. ......"

I ignore Nea's words and stare hard in the direction of the arrow-shooter.

Then, a rustling sound!　I hear a loud rustling sound, and then I hear something moving in the bushes.

Amako, who was staring in the same direction as I was, points in the direction of the sound.

"Usato, go get that girl.

"That boy?　Do you know him by any chance?"

"Yeah. ...... maybe."

Maybe.

Well, we don't want to get in trouble for calling our friends. Let's just get him to clear up the misunderstanding.

Aruk-san!　Let's go, Nair!

"Okay, okay. ......"

They're probably bestial.

We can't just half-heartedly go after them.

But if I'm going to run with my feet on the ground... that's what I'm good at.