The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic

I've been angry about a lot of things on this trip so far.

Meena for mistreating Nack.

Fegnis for using the word "sacrifice" to describe Eva in Samaria.

Leona for risking her life without regard for herself.

Now I was similar to when I was angry at Ms. Fegnis in Samaria.

The only difference was that I kept my cool and did not show my anger.

I was surprised at myself, but it seems that when you are so angry that you can't express it in words, you become calm.

"So, Jinya-san, how do you plan to extract the magic from Amako?"

"The same way he did with Kanoko. Probably, Jinya is trying to use to extract the precognition magic from Amako.

"I see, so we just have to destroy it."

"Yeah, ......, not that I've decided that, but ......."

"Calm down, Mr. Usato."

Mr. Aruk rebuked me.

Even though I could keep my composure, I thought of using force to solve the problem as before.

I cleared my throat to cover up Hayate's slight reaction, and asked her about something that had been bothering me.

"Oh, yes. So, what does this magical tool called look like?"

"It looks like a black box, but it's bigger than ordinary magic tools. I think it is about the size of two ...... huts."

I wonder if people can fit inside of them?

Considering all the magical objects we have seen so far, it is very different.

"Is it that big?　If so, it seems to be quite conspicuous.

"No, it was disassembled after the incident at Canoko. But the disassembled parts are also one of the results of our research, so they have not been disposed of. One of them is the one you saw at the entrance of the building."

That was the one you saw before your audience with Mr. Jinya.

...... It makes a lot of sense now that you have it in the headquarters of the Beast Tribe.

Aruk-san nodded nearby and asked Hayate-san a question.

"Does the fact that it is disassembled mean that it will take time to assemble?"

"Yes. Yes. It will take at least three days to assemble it, since we have to gather the parts. In the meantime, the soldiers are guarding it very well.

...... I'd just rush in and punch the basket case full force and be done with it.

I won't tell you, though, because there are beastmen here to watch.

But, don't you feel anything when you hear Hayate's story?　I casually look at the soldier on guard with a sideways glance.

"Are you ...... lost?"

"Usato-dono?"

"Oh, no, nothing at all."

Let's not think about the soldier's reaction now.

Anyway, we need to get as much information as possible from Hayate now.

How was Amako?

"She's in a private room right now ...... no, she's locked up. The owl is a demon, but it was deemed harmless enough to stay with Amako. Oh, and the blue grizzly you brought is with the horses."

"I see. ......"

Neah's got the owl thing down pat. Good for him." "Good thing he didn't make that stupid 'hoo-hoo-hoo' sound.

The fact that we were able to get Neah inside the beastmen is the best news we've had in a long time.

I'm sure Bulrin is ...... coasting along as usual.

With Amaco locked up, it is unlikely that he will be able to contact us. If they do, it will be through Nair or when Jinya-san brings us together for some reason.

"Is now the time to make a move?　No, we should wait a little longer. ......"

< is finished reassembling, we can't afford to wait too long.

Should we just break the shackles and cage and go to Amaco for help right now?

Or should we wait for Amaco and Nair to contact us? .......

No, I can't decide. I'm not sure if I can make such a decision as I'm basically a brainy person.

"No, I mean, isn't this the place where my physical training comes into play?"

I have learned the average arm strength of the Beastmen tribe through arm wrestling in the hidden village, and I have also learned their movements through a game of tag(?) with Rinka. I've already confirmed their movements in a game of tag (?) with Rinka. I can at least subdue a beastman soldier with a healing punch.

I don't know how far into the future Jinya-san can see, but if we take out Amako and Kanoko as soon as possible, we can destroy his plan.

While I was thinking about how to move forward, Aruk-san tapped me on the shoulder with his shackled hand.

"I'm going to say this again, Usato-dono. Please calm down."

"...... Oh, yes. I'm sorry."

I wish Nea and Amako were around at times like this. .......

Whenever I was having similar problems, either Amaco or Nair was there to give me advice. Aruk-san is dependable enough, but I still miss the two people who should be there.

I rely on the two of them more than I know..,

"......, someone's coming down."

The sound of someone's footsteps echoes down the stairs from upstairs. It was probably not someone like Hayate, so was it ...... Jinya?

As I was looking at the stairs, bracing myself to see who was coming, I saw an unexpected person coming down from the upper floor.

A silver-haired man dressed in black and a woman with flaming red hair.

They were ordinary human beings by themselves, but they had one thing in common.

"Is there a captured man here?"

"I don't know. But I found one that looks like him.

Brown skin, horns on his head.

Two people who share the same race as Ferrum look at me, wide-eyed in their prison cell.

The man who spotted us comes closer to the cage.

Naturally, the beast soldier on guard tried to stop him, but he froze in fear when he saw the two men.

No doubt, these two are .......

"Demons."

"Oh, yes."

I muttered to myself and the demon man affirmed my words, crouching down to make eye contact with me who was sitting cross-legged.

The moment our eyes met, I recalled a familiar feeling and immediately understood.

When I came to the land of the beastmen, I knew who had turned against me.

"Nice to meet you?　No, it's been a while for me?　No, it doesn't matter.

"That's a very boisterous greeting. Is that a popular way to greet people here?

"...... haha."

The demon man, who had a puzzled expression on his face for a moment, smiles more amusedly.

"Well, I did it on a whim. The guy behind me got mad at me later, so forgive me. You know?"

"That's why the beastman soldier was scared of me..."

"That's your fault, isn't it?"

A man of the demon tribe smiles pleasantly.

What is he doing here?　Maybe this man and the woman in front of him are not ordinary. They are strong and dangerous-looking as you can see.

Both Mr. Aruk and Ms. Hayate seem to be aware of this, and they are showing their wariness.

"You seem to be in a lot of trouble.

"Did you guys instigate Jinya?"

When Hayate mentioned this, the man shook his head.

"No, no. All we did was negotiate.

"......Hey, are you sure?"

"I don't care. I don't care. And I'd hate for people to think that this whole thing is our fault.

The woman behind him tried to stop him, but the man refused.

"You can't hold a grudge against us here, can you?　We only came here to ask for your help. We had nothing to do with what the big guys are doing here or what they're doing to you.

"So he's trying to ...... antagonize the humans of his own volition. ...... Oh my God. ......"

Maybe Hayate-san still believes in Jinya-san.

They must not have a shallow relationship since they have known each other since childhood.

"Beastmen have been oppressed by humans. It would be strange if they didn't turn against each other.

"Yes, it's not strange. But many innocent people were killed in the war between humans and demons in the past!　That's why our ancestors tried to live a peaceful life in the deep forest so that the beastmen wouldn't fight anymore!　And now ...... all the people of the beastmen tribe are involved in the war!"

The man who scratched his head in disgust at Hayate's words .

"That hurts my ears. But you know, we only asked for your cooperation. Of course we gave you the option of refusing, but it was your chief who accepted.

"Yes, I know. I know that what I just said is nothing more than an outburst. ......!　But I have to say it, don't I!　We're going to get caught up in your war!"

Hayate doesn't realize it, but his words are directed at me too.

I can't escape the fact that I showed the letter to Jinya-san, no matter how much I intended to visit the beastmen's country.

"Ah, I'm sorry. But just as you have your reasons, we have our own reasons. ......

The man shifted his gaze from Hayate, who was indignant, to me.

"I heard from the guys here. They say you're a healing wizard from the Lingle Kingdom?"

"...... have you come to kill me?"

The Lingle Kingdom's healing wizards must be hated so much that the Demon Lord's army must have an enemy in their midst.

It's not surprising that they would try to eliminate me, Rose's subordinate and apprentice.

In fact, the demon woman with red hair behind the man is staring at me with a terrible glare.

Unexpectedly, however, the man shakes his head in a funny way.

"No. I don't have such an order and I can't touch you now that you're trapped in the beastmen's country.

Then why did you contact us?

"Because I was curious about the healing wizard who captured Ferrum, who is a prisoner in the Lingle Kingdom. ......It seems, from the look on your face, that you're the right guy."

Oh, no, he took my agitation for granted.

I was taken aback when he mentioned Ferrum's name.

"It's not what I expected. I thought he'd be weaker, but he's a ......, he's quite a crazy guy despite his appearance. No wonder Ferrum didn't come back."

That's a pretty rude thing to say, man.

Why would someone I just met say something like that to me?

"We're supposed to be enemies to begin with. Why do you want to know about me?"

"I have a personal interest in you."

"......"

I have a bad feeling that you are interested in me.

I'm already having a hard time with the current situation, and to be interested in someone who is more ...... powerful than the demon tribe is too much of a nuisance.

That's enough. There's no need to talk any more here."

The red-haired woman behind the man said so as they fell silent.

The man looked unhappy, but the red-haired woman glared at him and he stood up reluctantly.

"If you're my subordinate, you could be a little more flexible.

"He's a temporary subordinate. I'm not here to curry favor with you."

"Yes, all right. So long, healing wizard. I look forward to seeing you again."

As for me, I don't want to see him again. .......

I'm relieved to see her finally leave, but then I notice the red-haired woman looking at me, and I pull myself together.

"We have the same eyes."

"...... eh?"

"Eyes with a strong will. Well, it seems he's telling the truth when he says you work for him. ...... maybe we've come to the right place."

You sound like you know Rose personally. Is there some kind of a connection?

The red-haired woman takes one last look at my face and then follows the man to the stairs.

But then someone else comes down the stairs, and we, the men and women of the demon tribe, look toward the stairs.

"......Why are you here?"

Following the demons was Jinya-san.

He looked surprised when he saw the two demons trying to go up the stairs.

"I was just having some free time, so I came to see who came here. Am I wrong?

"I don't want you to act on your own."

Ha-ha-ha, my bad. Well then, outsiders should stay back.

"...... I'd rather be the one who stopped them. ......"

The men and women of the Demon Tribe are going up to the upper floors, passing Mr. Jinya.

After seeing them off and letting out a sigh, Mr. Jinya turns around and walks to the front of the cage.

If you look closely, you can see someone behind him.

"Amaco!

Amako!

"......USATO"

Amaco is lying on the ground.

Mr. Jinya silently shifts to the side and moves her toward the front of the cage.

......Nea is gone.

What's going on?　What is Mr. Jinya's intention in bringing Amako here?

"Amako, where's Nair?"

"I left him in his room. If you want to talk, I'm the only one who can help you. ......"

I can't read his expression because he is lying on his head.

What's the matter, amako? What happened?

Mr. Aruk, who is standing behind her, is looking at her with concern.

"Usato. Don't come to help me ......."

What do you mean?

"I saw a premonition!"

Amako interrupted me, her shoulders shaking as she tried to keep her voice down.

"All my dear friends ...... Usato and Aruk-san are both going to die ......."

Amako looked up so that only I could see her face as she said this, and her expression was filled with determination, far from sadness.