The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic

After a journey by horse-drawn carriage, we arrived safely at the magical city of Lucvis.

This was our second visit to this city, but not much had changed since the last time. However, I still felt a little emotional when I thought of the journey that Kazuki and my senpai and I had taken on our respective journeys from here.

"Unlike last time, we are going by carriage to the center of the city. I don't know yet whether the discussion will start soon or not, but please be ready for it."

I nodded to Mr. Welsey's words.

I have met many people of high status in the course of my travels, but I am still not used to it. I should be well-groomed, just in case.

As I was adjusting the collar of my uniform, I noticed that Kazuki was looking at the scenery outside the carriage.

His eyes caught a view of the city of Luxembourg.　

"This place is still full of kids."

"Like the other countries I've visited on my trip, this place is distinctive enough."

"......The Kingdom of Nirvarna, where I went, is the exact opposite of this place. It was kind of a physical place."

Come to think of it, I've heard very little about the Kingdom of Nirvarna from Kazuki. He did tell me that they had some sort of tournament in the arena.

"I think Kazuki had some sort of tournament, right?"

"Yes. The king said, >I had no choice but to enter the tournament. ......

"You are a very aggressive king. ......"

He's not a bad guy. It's the reason I've been able to train my sword skills."

But if Kazuki is right, the physical soldiers of the Kingdom of Nirvarna are the complete opposite of the average healing wizard.

There are exceptions like Rose and me, but they will treat me as if I were an ordinary healing magic user.

I am a little worried that they will take me lightly.

"You should be aware of your deviation from the norm," he said.

I remember what Amako said to me.

Now that I am the deputy commander, I am here with the signboard of the Lifeguard Corps on my back.

There was no way I could do something that would damage the name of the rescue team.

"Okay, I've made up my mind. I will behave with the Commander in mind during the meeting.

I must not behave like I did the last time I was in Luxembourg and let the students lick my face.

As I was making up my mind to do so, Mr. Welshy, who must have heard my muttering, called out to me.

"Mr. Usato, I thought I heard a very disturbing murmur just now... ......, is it my imagination?"

No, I meant exactly what I said. I have a position as vice president of the lifeguard corps. It would not be good for the kingdom of Lingle if I am underestimated because of my appearance, my words and actions, and my attributes as a healing magician.

"Yes, that's true, but there's no need to refer to Mr. Rose as a quintessential ......."

I understand. I know. The Commander is a terrible man, to say the least. But he is such a person, and that's why this time is just right.

Yes, the aura that the ogre leader exudes is intimidating to most people.

Normally, it would unnecessarily make them feel intimidated, but it is the best choice for a face to face meeting.

If they ridicule you, don't let them.

Show it by your presence, not by your words.

I know that they are afraid of my imitation of Rose, because of the reaction of Amako and the others that I showed them before entering Hinomoto.

"I don't like it when people make fun of me just because I use healing magic. I think it's a good idea.

"I agree. After all, first impressions count at a gathering like this. Besides, there is also the matter of Usato-kun's portrait that I have spread as an article on ......."

It is also a chance to get rid of the portrait of the nobleman's face.

Instead, there is a possibility of spreading rumors that we are scary, but it is better than the noble face.

Okay, let's give it a try.

"During the meeting, I--"

Like Rose, he brushes back his bangs with his left hand, smiles thinly, and sharpens his gaze.

With the image of Rose in my mind, I lean my back against the carriage wall, my legs crossed, and look up.

"I'll stay like this as long as I can in Luxembourg. "I'll try to stay like this as long as I can in Luxembourg.

"The atmosphere is also scary. Yes, it's okay. You don't look like a healing wizard.

"I don't know if that's a compliment, but thank you."

He thanks Amako lightly and looks at Kazuki, his senpai and Mr. Welshy.

Kazuki and his senpai react with admiration, but Mr. Welshy is absolutely mortified.

"Oh, you really are like Mr. Rose!"

"Wow, people can change their mood so much. ...... Wow, wild Usato-kun is also very ......"

It seems that senpai and Kazuki like it quite a bit.

However, I can't stay like this forever, so I immediately relax my shoulders and talk to Mr. Welshy, who is still in raptures.

"Should I quit?"

"Well, it's not that I don't like what you're doing, but I was surprised at how much you've changed ....... He really looked just like Rose.

"Well, that's how much he trained me. Rather than imitating him, it would be more correct to say that it has become second nature to me.

"It's simply that your mental structure is closer to Rose's. ......"

I thought I heard Amako mutter something, but I didn't hear it. I thought I might have heard it myself, so I let it pass.

While we are talking, the carriage stops, as if it has arrived at the center of the city.

Looking around at the scenery outside, we also get out of the carriage after a quick freshening up.

"This is ......".

Nearby we could see the school building of the school of Lukvis, and in front of the building next to it, which was no less than the school building, the carriage we rode in and a carriage that looked like it belonged to another country were parked.

Other people who were probably not students of Lukvis could also be seen.

"The meeting will take place here, in the great library that is the pride of Luxembourg."

When you say "library," do you mean a place with books lined up for discussion?

No, we will meet in the hall that has been prepared for the meeting. This is the place that was originally designed for that purpose as well, isn't it?

I let out a sigh of admiration at Mr. Welshy's explanation.

I had never set foot in here before, but now that I see it, I realize how big it is.

As I was looking up at the large library, Mr. Sigurth, who was escorting me, was talking to Mr. Welsey.

"Welshy."

"Oh, excuse me. Ladies and gentlemen, I am going to inform the Dean Gladys, who is preparing the meeting place, of our arrival, so please stay here. A guide will be here shortly, so please go ahead of everyone to your lodgings.

"""Yes."""

"Also, the meeting itself will start the day after the four kingdoms are assembled, so it would be a good idea for Amako-san to meet the people she wants to meet before then."

"Yes, thank you. Thank you, Mr. Welshy."

Mr. Welshy smiled kindly at Amako and headed toward the big library with Mr. Sigurth.

They were probably going to discuss the arrangements for the meeting.

"Well then, after you drop off your luggage, shall we go see Kiriha and the others?"

"Yes. Yes, I will.

I nodded my head and decided to wait with my seniors for the arrival of the people who would pick us up.

The knights were carrying my baggage, so I was a bit bored, so I talked to my senpai, who seemed to be on the lookout for my surroundings.

"Senpai, what's going on?"

"No, I just found a carriage with the crest of Calm Helio engraved on it. I know you're not coming, but I'm a little cautious. ......

This doesn't seem like your usual senior year.

I can't help but think of one person who comes to mind when I think of Calm Helio, but could it be that person?

"Vigilance?　Is that...?

"Oh, Suzune. It's you, isn't it?

"Hey, this is the voice from ......."

I turn my head in the direction of the voice.

From that direction, I saw a red-haired boy of about the same age with a few knights guarding him running toward me, waving his hands at me.

"...... why are you here?　Prince Kyle."

"No, you don't have to call me that. Feel free to call me Kyle."

"Okay. So, Prince Kyle, why are you here?

Oh, you're drier than I thought you'd be.

Could it be that he's back to his pre-summoning self?

Prince Kyle is elated by the apparently cold attitude of his senpai and begins to speak.

"Let me answer your question. It's because I too participated in the meeting for the battle against the Demon Lord's army!　No, I'll tell you the truth!　It was also for the sake of meeting you!"

"I see. And I thought I turned down your confession.

If I had given in after that setback, you would have killed me long ago!

That's not what I'm talking about. .......

It seems to me that you are not listening to me.

"So, where is this healing wizard?　He's with you, isn't he?"

"...... let's see..."

The older student looks at me with a reserved look.

He seems unsure if he should mention me.

I want to go see Kiriha and the others as soon as possible, but I can't help it.

I wrinkle my brow, cross my arms grimly, and move to stand next to her.

I'm Usato, the healing magician.

"What? So that was you standing there looking so out of place just now. I had no idea, but I wanted to see how much you resemble the portrait ......."

Prince Kyle froze when he saw my face.

It's no wonder, I'm now creating an atmosphere that frightens my fellow travelers.

"Suzune, what is it? What's with this guy who looks like he's already taken care of a few people?

This is Usato-kun.

You're going to break the rules for healing wizards!

I know what they say about me, but I don't say anything because I know it and I'm giving off a sour vibe.

However, he still has a rivalry with me?　But still, he was still competing with me, and he pointed his finger at me with a slight tremor in his voice.

"Are you really a healing magician?"

"Of course I am. As you can see, I can handle healing magic.

"Ho, really. ......"

When I showed him a healing spell in my palm, he looked twitchy.

Prince Kyle looked at me and his senpai alternately, bit his nails and started mumbling something, while the knight guarding him behind me spoke to him as if admonishing him.

"Kyle-sama, you shouldn't do this kind of thing ......."

"He's just a healing wizard, of course he's a pretender. ......!"

No, that's not what I meant. It's not a good idea to challenge him to a duel in a place like this..."

Don't worry. I am the prince and I will not be defeated. Hey, healing wizard!

Prince Kyle shakes off the guard knight's attempts to restrain him, and points a finger at me.

At that moment, the knights notice a woman approaching from behind, and their faces turn blue. The woman, who looks somewhat like Prince Kyle, comes up behind him,

"My name is First Prince Kahm Helio!　My name is Kyle Lark Calm Helio!　I will duel you to the death..."

You fool.

I demand it!

He slams a clean low kick into Prince Kyle's leg, knocking him down with a mighty thud.

The red-haired woman, who looked a little older than us, straightened her cloak that extended from her shoulders and pulled up Prince Kyle, who was squirming on the ground, by his chest.

"What the hell are you doing?"

"What the hell are you doing?　This is the ......"

Sister ......!

The woman who gazed down at him with a doll-like face certainly resembled Master Kyle.

"You who had the audacity to confess your love to your benefactor, the hero, in the kingdom, and were so embarrassed when he was crushed, what on earth were you going to say to the rumored healed wizard this time?

The woman who had forced Prince Kyle to stand up, he opened his mouth, though he was still very confused.

"Sister!　I challenge him to a duel as a man!

When have you ever been a man?

"No!　How can you say such a terrible thing?

......?

"You don't even know you're talking nonsense!"

Prince Kyle is shocked to see the woman tilting her head in confusion.

"No, I was genuinely wondering what you, who professes to have several lovers in your home country, are talking about. ......"

"Oh, no, that's ......."

"Huh. ......"

She lets out a sigh of exasperation and continues to speak.

"There's no way you can beat him."

"Why are you so sure?

How can you think you can win?　Look, does that look like a normal healing wizard to you?　Does he look like a normal healing wizard to you?　You look like that. He'd beat you with one finger.

I don't know. Is this some new kind of spiritual practice?

It's hard for me to be criticized for making a scary face.

I've declared to the seniors earlier that I'm not going to do it anymore except during the meeting. This is not good for me mentally.

Anyway, did they know about Prince Kyle's sister?

Did you know that he has a sister?

"I knew he had a sister and a brother, but when I visited Calm Helio, they were in another country, so I never met them. ......

So this is the first time you have met my senpai.

However, I feel a little pity for Prince Kyle who is being abused by his senpai, who also had an unexpected personality.

"He's a person who is doubtful to even be included in the framework of a wizard in the first place, you know?　All the rumors about him are true, except for the stupid articles that you have spread with your ignorance.

"......Uh, that's a lie!"

If you think I'm lying, go ahead and fight."

...... hmm?

It was a very natural process and the go-ahead was given.

Prince Kyle was puzzled.

"Yes, yes?"

"Yes, it's fine. If the other side agrees to it. ......

Someone who looks like Prince Kyle's sister looks at me with a sideways glance.

I feel that she is trying to guess what I am thinking in her gaze.

"But I'm sorry, good city,....... It's a shame that the first prince of our honorable Kingdom of Calm Helio has suffered a serious mental trauma and has decided to renounce his claim to the throne. ......"

"Now you're getting real. You almost said it was convenient."

"Yeah."

"You've got to be kidding me!"

Prince Kyle is completely turned into a tweaker: .......

The sister seems to be the more serious one, but it seems she is not so serious. .......

"If you don't succeed to the throne, Calm Helio will be mine. If you take a serious mental scar at this time, we won't have to discuss kicking off ...... later."

Don't you have any love for your brother?

"Yes, I do.　My only brother, Bren, will be three years old this year and I love him very much.

I'm one of your brothers!

The woman looks at Prince Kyle with a blank expression on her face as he says this.

I really want to leave, but I can't, so I decide to talk to her.

"Um... ......"

"Oh, I'm sorry. My name is Nai'a Lark Kahm Helio, First Princess of the Kingdom of Kahm Helio."

"Oh, kindly ...... I am Usato Ken, Deputy Commander of the Lingle Kingdom Rescue Mission."

"As you may know, I am Inukami Suzune, a brave man."

I am Ryusen Kazuki, also a brave man.

She looked at us in turn as we introduced ourselves, and Princess Nia gave us a satisfied smile.

I apologize for the trouble my shortsighted, shallow, and foolish brother has caused you.

"It's a short, easy, and gruesome ......."

Prince Kyle is looking very depressed next to Princess Naia.

He seems to be protecting his brother and then slams him with abuse. ......

"I'm really sorry ...... for being a person from another world who was summoned together with a brave man, and at that point, I should be respected just as much as the brave man. My brother is just an ignorant child, so I hope you will forgive me. ......

"No, no, don't be so afraid!　Prince Kyle didn't do anything to me in the first place!"

We can't be so awed by the royalty.

Even if they don't intend to make a problem of it, it is a big problem for them.

"...... Are you really going to forgive me? If you had done a bad job, it could have led to a problem that could have caused a crack in the trust between you and the Lingle Kingdom. ......"

"Yes."

"You don't find it unforgivable?"

"What?"

You don't mind if I punch you in the face?

No, no, you don't have to go that far. ......

"Oh, don't worry. We won't make a problem out of it.

"Why are you trying to make the assumption that I'm going to hit Prince Kyle ......?"

"Yes, sister!　Why do you insist on making me hit you?

He's a bad guy, this one, with a low profile!

And he's not listening to me half the time!

While Prince Kyle and I are stunned, Princess Naiya reacts a little too aggressively and says the next words.

"Oh, Mr. Usato. What a generous heart you have! I am very impressed ...... that you would show such warmth to my foolish brother who persistently followed a woman and then tried to challenge you to a match without knowing his place in the world. I'm sure you're the best friend of the hero and the best disciple of the famous leader of the lifeguard squadron, Rose.

"That's not what you said ......."

I don't know why I can't just be happy.

Is it because they know so much about me, or is it because they are saying the things that make me happy with pinpoint accuracy?

But I know you mean what you say. But there is something strange about it, just like when I talked to Lucas at ...... Samaliar.

Princess Nai'a looked from me to Senpai and Kazuki.

"This is the first time for you to meet her face to face, but she is a very beautiful woman. Kazuki-sama, I can tell at a glance that you are a very strong man. I am honored to meet you in this way.

"Is that so ......?"

"Haha, it's kind of itchy ......."

Contrary to Kazuki, who is normally embarrassed, Senpai notices something and smiles a twitchy smile.

This is when I realized the true nature of the strange feeling I had just had.

"I have a proposal for you. I would like to ask you for a few minutes of your time.

What time?

I just want to talk to you for a moment. Of course we won't take up too much of your time and we will do our best to accommodate you.

I nodded once and replied to her.

I nodded once before replying to her. "I appreciate your offer, but we have other plans, so I have to decline this time. If you could invite us for another time, please do so at ......."

"I see, I'm sorry to hear that. There will be plenty of opportunities while the meeting is taking place, and we can talk about it then."

"......Yes, yes. Yes.

Nodding with a drawl, she smiled thinly and grabbed Prince Kyle by the collar of his neck.

"Well, we're going back. The next time we see each other will be at the meeting. I'll look forward to seeing you then. Kyle, I have a sermon waiting for you, so be prepared for it.

"What?　Oh, sister!　Don't give me a sermon here!"

Princess Nai'a left the place, dragging Prince Kyle along with her, as if to say, "No questions asked.

I let out a breath of relief as I watched her go.

"Senpai, Kazuki. That was to pull ...... out, wasn't it?"

"I'm sure you're right. It's not strange, given the national culture of Calm Helio, but I didn't expect the princess herself to come in so brazenly. ......"

"I'm used to being solicited, but not this much. Usato should be careful with the kingdom of Nirvarna. Those people are more like fighters or gladiators than wizards, and I'm sure they'd love Usato.

"I'll be careful. ......"

I had an image in my mind of Daitetsu and his friends having an arm-wrestling match in the Hidden Village.

It's a horrible prediction, but I don't want it to become a reality. .......